Gallia clutched onto her bouquet so hard she could feel the thorns. The vows were taking a lifetime. She was so excited for this day it was beginning to kill her like starvation. She tried not to lick her lips since she had expensive makeup on them. Her breath was extremely shaky, eager to finally be marked as Lucion's. The tradition was quite odd since it was nothing like she was used to. It was only fortunate that they went over it a few times. Finally! The vows were done and the Slowking took his sweet time, teasing her and her eagerness, to say the five magical words.

"You may kiss the bride."

It finally came! Gallia nearly tackled Lucion. They waited three long years for this, and it was not in vain. Unfortunately, the war was still raging on as hard as it was when it started. Sinnoh was a hard half and half, and the two regions Kanto and Johto wouldn't quit. But, at the moment, none of it mattered. The celebration was long and fun, but like the vows, it took a long time to have done. Gallia wanted most to just spend time with Lucion alone. Everyone was there. Miss Fi often asked about what she felt, how she felt, how happy she was, and what she planned to do from then on. This continued till finally the end of the party was coming and Gallia was asked one more question.

"So, how many children are you planning to have?"

Gallia chuckled to herself and replied, "For the most part, Lucion and I plan to have a daughter."

"Ooh, a girl. Surely you'll want a boy or two," Miss Fi smiled.

"Of course, but we want to have at least one girl," Gallia explained.

Miss Fi nodded in understanding, "I understand. A girl would be nice. If you ever need someone to check you up and all then I can help. Just come to my shop and I'll help."

"Thank you, Miss Fi," Gallia hugged her.

"You welcome, dear. I must be going now, I have plenty to do… and so do you," She whispered.

Gallia giggled.

"Well, goodnight to you both," She said getting up with Zuros.

"Good luck, Lucion. And remember: happy wife, happy life," Zuros winked at Gallia.

"That's good advice, Zuros," Gallia complimented, shooting Lucion a look.

Lucion sighed and shook his head. The four were in front of the church. As they waved good bye, they parted ways, on couple going one side, the other going the opposite.

"That was the first time I saw you talk in front of someone you didn't know," Gallia smiled.

"You were worth it," Lucion hugged her.

She giggled and tucked herself in his grasp as they walked.

"Lucion, will we… you know… tonight?"

Lucion looked puzzled. He did a bit of math in his head and the gears clicked.

"Oh, already" He chuckled nervously.

"If you aren't ready than I can wait," She blushed.

"No, it's okay," He scratched his head, "I just didn't know you were ready yourself."

"We've been cuddling in bed since the beginning of our relationship. Why wouldn't I be?" She asked with a smile and cocked eyebrow.

"I suppose," He shrugged.

They were right by the manor entrance. Lucion swept her off her feet before going in. She shrieked but laughed with him happily. The rest of the night's affairs best be left out.

The next morning, Gallia had expected him to be in bed with her but alas, he wasn't. He was probably off at a meeting again. But either way, everything was fine to her. After all, she probably had an egg growing in her by now. Her mind was bent on it.

"So what do I have? A boy? Or will it be a girl?" She asked herself out loud, "What am I asking myself for? I should go see Miss Fi now."

With that, she dressed and went to the Sojourner's Closet. Since she lived her for three years, she was very well aquatinted with the city now. She stopped in front of the shop and took a deep breath.

"Here we go," She smiled.

She fast-walked in side and found Miss FI, "Miss FI, Lucion and I…"

She looked around and whispered, "I want' to know if I'm pregnant yet."

"Oh," Miss FI smiled happily, "Well, I can't help you yet. I know Lucion and he wouldn't want to touch you until you mated. I can't help you for a few days. Just come back in a week and I can help then."

Gallia groaned, "I can't wait that long!"

Miss Fi giggled and shushed her, "You'll just have to, honey. Don't worry, if you don't think about it then it'll all fly by. Trust me. How about this, I have a… friend that could use your expertise in baking. Her shop is not far from here. It's just a block down to your left. She will probably be in front of the bakery. She's heard of you so say your name, tell her I sent you, and you should have no trouble getting that job. You may have seen it, passing me up."

"The Braixen?" Gallia asked.

In the three years she was also quite well versed in the species of Kalos.

"Yes, her name was my alias. She's only ten years younger than me but she hasn't evolved yet. Only because she carries an everstone."

"Yes, and we both know what those do," Gallia smiled, "I'll take you up on that offer."

"Good, Lucion should be coming soon, so if you want to stay and say good morning then you can."

Gallia had decided against it, being she wanted to know about her job as soon as possible. She traveled a block away and found the fairly large bakery. Pokémon came in and out once in a while. It was also a café. Gallia saw a Braixen step out with a rang and bucket of water. She happily cleaned off her tables outside her bakery.

"Excuse me," Gallia said.

"Hmm? Oh what is it?" She asked kindly, "Are you a customer, sweety?"

"No, I was told to see you. My name is Gallia; Miss Fi sent me here for work."

The Braixen widened her eyes and grinned, "Oh, what a surprise. My, you are simply stunning! I've seen many a Gardevoir, but none like you. I see you married my ex-courter."

She laughed a little and saw Gallia's shocked expression.

"Oh, I forget that not everyone knows that story. You'll have to forgive me; we had no relationship at all. He used to be a childhood love interest of mine. It was during the time when he was just a Riolu."

"Oh," Gallia sighed, "I'm sorry, I just couldn't find it possible that he had a relationship he didn't tell me about."

"Of course he would tell you! You knew about Penelope didn't you?" She asked.

"Her, I've heard about. We used to be friends. I called her sister and she called me Zeru."

The Braixen looked at her with eyes of surprise and fawned, "Aw, how touching. You must have felt honored. Not just anyone can earn such a nickname."

Gallia chuckled and asked, "You mean it's a bigger deal than I know?"

She looked stunned and exclaimed, "Why, of course! It's a high honor to be called family. As a matter of fact, we have a tradition. You see, Kalos is very formal, you cannot use nicknames unless your family. If you were to receive such a name from a friend then they are claiming that you will have their inheritances if they die. There's more to it, but that would take a month to explain. Zeru is a slang of 'sister'. It's a very good name to carry."

"It sure sounds big. One time, everyone was calling me that. I don't know why but it felt like it was supposed to mean something."

"Explain," said the Braixen.

"Well, I used to live in Placid. A village in Johto," She began, "And well, as everyone was packing, Lucion and Miss FI, called me that. It was as if that was the last time I was going to see them."

The Braixen nodded in understanding, "I think they were purely worried about you. My sister tends to be very protective for the ones she loves. You fall in that line, I hear. I'm sure she's told you who I am."

"Felicia, yes?" Gallia asked.

She nodded and replied, "Yes, that's right. Use my name as an Alias will she? Hmph."

"I think that shows she loves you," Gallia defended with a smile.

"Yes, perhaps, but… Oh forget it. So, what sort of things do you bake?"

"Bread, pastries, you name it," Gallia smiled proudly," I can bake just about anything."

"Well, I'll finish up here and you can show me. I'll put you through a series of tests and if you pass them perfectly, not acceptably please note, and you learn the kitchen rules, then you can come on."

"Alright then," Gallia agreed.

Felicia finished her work and then took Gallia to her massive kitchen where tones of other bakers worked. She introduced them one by one and then began testing Gallia. She felt a bit nervous, but her work was perfect. After leaning a few rules of the kitchen, such as cleanliness and so on, she was hired on. Gallia was assigned for her first day to be tomorrow. It took most of her day away. She had walked back to Miss Fi's shop to tell her the good news. Miss Fi was delighted.

"Oh, well done dear! Now, I hope she didn't give you any trouble. She wants her workers to be the very essence of perfect you know."

"Actually," Gallia smiled, "She was impressed with my work. Very happy to have me."

"Oh, that's good. Lucion is upstairs sorting the herbs, if you want to see him," She smiled.

"Certainly," Gallia smiled.

Gallia climbed the stares, greeting Glen on Burn's shoulders and Denim at the top of the shelves taking things out of the box Glen was holding.

"Hello, Burns…Glen? And of course, Denim too," She smiled.

Glen chuckled nervously and tried to confirm he saw her.

"Don't turn around," Denim said calmly.

"The temptation is a little overwhelming Gallia," Glen smiled.

"Oh?" Gallia asked.

"He says you should move along," Burns translated bluntly.

"Ah, sorry," Gallia scratched her head.

"No harm it… yet," Glen strained.

"Stop squirming," Denim sighed.

"The trial of that is a bit of a challenge, friend."

"I realize this."

"Better leave, Gallia," Burns said, completely relaxed.

He didn't seem to mind that he had someone on his shoulders.

"Alright, be careful," She left.

"Trying to," Glen strained, "Brother, I don't know if my arm can last this long, can you not take the box instead?"

"Won't fit up here," Denim replied.

"Right, size. Damn it," He cursed.

Gallia shook her head. Zuros crossed in front of her.

"Oop, sorry there, Gallia," He smiled.

Zuros was sorting some more MBs. Move books for those who don't know. He wore glasses and had his friendly looks on.

"It's fine, Zuros. Do tell, how are you and Miss Fi doing?" Gallia asked curiously.

"Still planning it. You were lucky how you could fit yours in. Felicity and I have too much to work with, never can get to it. For more than twenty years now."

"That's a long time. You have been dating for…"

"I lost count."

"And you've been engaged for how long now?"

"I just answered that: twenty years now."

Gallia put a look on.

"What? We never can get to it," Zuros defended, "I mean it, we can't."

Gallia shook her head.

"Two military leader, Gallia," Lucion said without withdrawing from the herb duty.

"That does explain a lot. So, is Miss Fi still in command of you?" Gallia asked.

"Yes, she is." Zuros answered.

"Okay… well… Uh, that's all I have for small talk," She chuckled.

"Well, goodbye then, off to finish my work," He smiled.

"Bye," Gallia giggled and moved out of his way.

"Hi, honey," Gallia smiled.

"'honey?'" Lucion asked.

Gallia rolled her eyes and showed him the ring.

"I need to get used to that," Lucion shook his head.

"Well, don't you want to call me something back? We mgiht as well," Gallia said with a low voice.

"Well, I never really thought about it," Lucion shrugged.

"Then try something," Gallia smiled eagerly.

Lucion looked puzzled and sat there stunted.

"Uh."

Gallia waited.

"You look lovely today, Zeru," He tried.

"You already call me that. But, out of curiosity, how is it that you know the name Penelope gave me?"

"Penelope gave that to you? Well, this was no chance marriage then," Lucion said amazed.

"I know it to be like an invisible will," Gallia shrugged.

"More than that I'm afraid. Between women, it's asking you to mate with their mate if they die before their mate does. She probably didn't explain it to you since you were young then."

Gallia chuckled to herself and pulled out her pocket watch.

"I miss her," Gallia smiled, "I don't know what to do without her."

Lucion shook his head, "She helped me too. But, I think she would have wanted this to happen."

Lucion took her hands and kissed them. Gallia cheered up.

"When will you be home?"

"Late, unfortunately. There's a lot I have to do before they day runs out."

Gallia rolled her eyes and kissed him, "Just get it done and get back. I want to spend some time with you alone."

"I'll do my best," He promised.

She giggled and pulled away, "You better."

"I will, I just need to get back to it," He gave her a look.

"Alright, I know when I'm not wanted," She said sarcastically.

"That's not what I meant, hon."

"Ooh, you're getting used to it already."

"I thought you would be proud. I'll see you at home," He returned to his work.

"Alright. Work hard," She blew a kiss.

Gallia Left down the stairs greeting the Pokémon Pyramid on the way.

"By you three," She smiled.

"Good day," Burns said, still relaxed as ever.

"Will see you," Glen replied.

"Good day," Denim finished, "A little higher."

"I am doing what I can," Glen argued.

Gallia shook her head. She waved goodbye to Miss Fi and went back home. Kira and Rainer appeared out of nowhere.

"Gallia," Kira smiled, "Look, Rainer evolved!"

Rainer put his hands to his hips and mad a noble pose.

"Well well, it seems that you are growing quite nicely. Only a matter of time for you," Gallia smiled at Kira.

"I know, I can't wait. So, how did you routing go? Good I hope. Since you weren't here, Rixon and the others are just hanging around. They're in the living room, I think. We've been playing a card game with Pa. Ma is cooking right now."

"And speaking of which; could you help, Gallia?" Yelled her mother.

"Coming," Gallia called.

"You two go back to your game and I'll help Ma," She smiled.

"Got it, see you Gallia," Kira waved.

Rainer left too. Gallia walked into the kitchen seeing her mother whipping some icing.

"Gallia, put those in the oven. They're ready."

Gallia took the pastries and did as she was told.

"So, where have you been?" She asked.

"I went to check with Miss Fi and see if I was holding anything. She said she couldn't tell until a week."

"Excited?" Asked her mother.

"I am," Gallia replied.

Gallia traded words with her mother for a little longer then joined her friends with the pastries.

"Gallia, want to play a game of Liar?" They asked.

"Sure," She smiled.

They reshuffled the cards to Kira's relief. By that game she had a dictionary in her hand. The game lasted forever. One couldn't go without lying, unfortunately. Lucion soon entered the scene. He took a deep breath and stretched entering the room.

"Hi, Honey," She smiled.

He smiled and walked behind her to see the game they were playing.

"It's Liar," She explained as if reading his mind.

He nodded and shrugged.

"Want to play?" Zuros asked.

He shook his head and adjusted his red scarf.

"You going somewhere again?" Gallia asked.

He nodded curtly.

"Just stopping by?" She asked dully.

He clicked his tongue.

Gallia sighed, "Okay, but be quick to come back."

He winked at her and dropped a few things before heading back out.

"I wonder where he's going this time," Gallia hummed aloud.

Her friends and family all shrugged. They returned to their eventually landing on Gallia's father being the one with all the cards. They played a few different games till Lucion came back again. He looked tuckered out this time.

"Hey, baby, are you okay?" Gallia asked.

She noticed Nini and Milly were looking at her wearied.

"What?"

"That's going to be a little hard to get used to," Nini said to herself.

"You said it," Milly agreed.

Gallia scoffed at them and looked at Lucion. He had the same look before trying to change it so she didn't see it. Unfortunately, she already caught him.

"Lucion, were married, I can call you whatever I want," She glared, but nonetheless smiled.

He shook his tried not to yawn at her.

"It looks like it's time for bed for you," She got up, "Come on, let's go."

"You going too?" Milly asked.

Gallia smiled and replied, "Yup."

She left with her mate leaving her friend to try not to laugh. Her family struggled to do the same. Her father however was clacking a smile. Gallia walked with him up the stairs.

"If you wanted to you could stay with them," Lucion said tiredly.

"No, I prefer to stay with you," She hugged his arm.

He yawned again and chuckled. Lucion opened the door to their room and dropped on their bed.

"You feeling okay?' She asked.

He sat up and replied, "I just had a long meeting with the strategists. We failed to capture an important point in Sinnoh. They looked at me to make things right.

"And?" Gallia asked sitting next to him.

"Well, I did. I found the holes in their strategy. It appears, that Felicity and I are needed more than ever now. I won't be spending much time with you like I wish I could."

Gallia listened to him sympathetically.

"I just hope you don't find that angering at all," He looked a bit worried.

She smiled, looked down, and sighed, "Lucion."

She kissed his cheek and whispered, "You know I would never do what Denim's wife did to him. I can wait. Just promise that I will get a piece of you from time to time."

"It's pretty bad. I don't even think I can do that," He said dropping his ears.

Gallia's smile disappeared. She looked for a new solution. She stood up and kneeled in front of him.

"Honey," She said, staring in his eyes, "It may take a while, but I know that I will see you from time to time. And when I do I know it will feel all the better. Patients is a very rewarding trait."

He looked down again. Gallia turned his gaze back to her.

"Lucion."

Gallia kissed him and slowly removed his scarf. She continued by removing his cloak and then kissing him again moving on top of him as it deepened.

"At least, we have this moment… together."

Gallia gave him room to sit up again.

He smiled again and kissed her neck. She moaned and blushed feeling his breath crawl over her skin. She hugged his head and fell on the bed. Lucion traced his paw up her stomach.

"That feels nice," Gallia whispered to him.

He continued to softly caress her as she was wrapped around him. Her breath became a bit labored. Lucion was still kissing her neck. She moaned more and grasped his fur on his head.

"Lucion that…"

She couldn't finish her statement. Instead she muffled another moan. She started to scratch behind his left ear. He liked being scratched their a lot. He looked relaxed. He closed his eyes and drifted to sleep. Galia smiled and positioned him under the covers so he could sleep better.

"Sleep well," She kissed.

He stirred and relaxed again. Gallia wrapped once of his arms around her rested her head on his chest. She closed her eyes and drifted with him. The day was long for him; he needed it the sleep.