How's it going? Before you begin plowing through the story, I must recommend to take the story lightly. My thinking is all technical and 0% creative. In all my years of schooling i'd never been a strong storyteller/writer. To tell you all the truth, this is my first story. Although it may not be the most exciting start to a romance fan fiction, I will stick with it through and through. I will admit that i'm a little odd for choosing this topic, but after reading most of the other Gardevoir fan fiction on this site, I can't resist. Aside from the usual lemon that will take place in a few a chapters, I wish to truly make Gardevoir and her partners romantics. Anyways, thanks for the chance and don't forget to leave constructive reviews. Here goes my first attempt.

I do not own Pokemon.

An arid breeze flowed through the city of Saffron; only to be welcomed into a dwelling by a window left ajar. Lying wide awake, Alexander disregarded the freezing temperature of his room and instead lay fixated looking at the roof. For hours on end, he would think about a woman he had briefly taken with at the pokemart. It had been an hour since Alex had gone into deep slumber, only to be awoken by his maternal grandmother.

"Get up sleepy head. You don't wanna be late to your last day of work now." Delightfully said Delila before leaving the room.

"Sigh... Another day another pokedollar..." sighed Alex.

"Hopefully today won't be such a drag as always."

After having left home, Alex boarded a bus en route to his exciting job hoping for the best. After glancing around, he had finally found the only open seat on the bus.

With his confidence held high, Alex asked a passenger, "Hi, sir. Can I sit here?"

"No! Buzz off kid!" yelled the man, instantly creating a scene and with it commenced a tremble.

"Hey, kid. What's wrong with you weirdo?"

Alex had begun to shake. All eyes were on him. A wave of anxiety paralyzed his entire body leading to whispers and chuckles. As soon as the doors opened Alex darted outside dragging his social anxiety with him.

"I'm unlovable. I'm nothing. He thought as he fought back tears"

Finally reaching the doors of Silph Co., he had begun his fight through the day; constantly hearing snickers and sneers as he cleaned the floors of the large office building. After having arrived home from his janitorial job, he heard the squawk of his large pidgey grandfather clock signifying the arrival of midnight.

*Squawk*

*Squawk*

His grandmother noticed the state of her grandson and took him by the hand; looking at him with her tearful eyes.

Delila sorrowfully whispered, "Tomorrow… we start anew. Hoenn is a lot different from Kanto with its small villages and new opportunities for lasting, strong relationships. Now get some rest, you'll need it. "

Without saying a word, Alex walked upstairs, immediately collapsing upon his bed. He longed for a lover to heal his wounds when he was down. He yearned for a companion that could make him feel like his life was worth living.

The following day, by the crack of dawn, Alex and Delila were already in Vermillion City on the boat that would take them to a secluded seaport, south of Hoenn's calm Littleroot town. With great synchronization, the drifters let a wide smile adorn their face as the land of troubles went out of view.

"Only 5 hours and we'll already have settled in at our new house in Littleroot. The anticipation is killing me!" enthusiastically cried Alex

"Now that's the spirit! Just wait and see the house I've selected for us. Fully furnished and brand new." Replied Delila with glee.

"How big is our house gran?"

"It's moderately sized to fit a few people. Maybe me… you... and… your wife."

Immediately a crimson color rushed to the cheeks of Alex spreading throughout his face. After which he opened his mouth to argue but was at a loss for words, "Ma-maybe gran. You know I have trouble talking with girls. Even though most girls call me handsome at first due to my jawline and cheekbones, they're usually repelled instantly. I just act too weird." He finished his defense with sigh.

Without a second too soon, Delila shot back jokingly, "Oh, honey. It doesn't have to be a human girl. How about a humanoid Pokémon?"

"GRAN!" yelled Alex abhorred by the idea.

It had almost been 5 hours since they had left home and were already trekking into the town of Littleroot. The duo grunted as they hauled 2 briefcases each of items from the forgotten land.

"52 … 53… 54! This is it, our humble abode!" yelled Delila as she faced her nephew to observe his reaction.

Upon laying his eyes upon the 5000-square foot plot of land, Alex couldn't resist yelling out, "Holy Arceus! The house is fucking huge! How'd you afford a place like this?"

"Let's just say your parents weren't too strapped on cash. Hurry! Hurry! In! in! Get acquainted with your new home and don't forget to set your clock!"

After applying his own personal touches to his room and, of course, setting his clock, Alex came downstairs much to the surprise of his grandma staring at the tv.

"Honey! Look it's Norman from the Petalburg City Gym! He's actually our next-door neighbor"

Alex quickly jumped in front of the tv listening to the interview intensely.

Norman began to reply to the reporter's question, "See I was once an outcast… I really was. But being a Pokémon trainer allowed me to get the confidence that I have now and become one of the pillars of Hoenn's Pokémon league. I've recommended this to my own daughter but, all you listeners out there should become Pokémon trainers. Give yourselves some notion of pride and build relationships with the trainers and Pokémon you'll meet.

"Well there you have the scoop folks! Trainer's Corner from the Petalburg Gym, signing off."

(If only it was that easy...) Alex thought.

"I guess I'll check out the town… it can't hurt."

Flocks of pidgey flew outside in v-formations flying towards the south for the winter. Pokémon could be seen living and playing together with the humans they loved. The day was tranquil and still had plenty of life in it.

Once Alex's non-dominant foot stepped outside onto the pavement, Delila quickly blocked the doorway and said, "Here's your new backpack, honey. All loaded with snacks, money, and the like. Now… don't come back until you've got your very first Pokémon." Immediately closing the door after.

"The hell! Wait! Ugh!"

(What do I do now? I need a Pokémon fast if I don't want to freeze out here.) he thought

"Norman!"

He immediately remembered Norman's advice and decided that he would walk to Petalburg city to receive a Pokémon from Norman. He would unfortunately have to pass through the dangerous tall patches of grass vulnerable to Pokémon. Unknown to him, he was instead startled by the presence of an old man trying to offer him a brightly colored spray bottle.

"No! Get away old man! I don't want your drugs!" yelled Alex fearing for his life.

"What? Kid, it's a fucking potion! I'm from the Pokemart!" screamed the man to no avail as he had already left running.

Upon arriving to Oldale Town, he immediately continued forward onward to route 102 remembering the "altercation" minutes ago. Before taking more than a few steps, he stopped cold in his tracks feeling the eerie atmosphere of the degraded forest that surround him.

(Where are all the Pokémon? What happened to all the foliage?) he thought referring to the charred relics of what once was.

Not a second after… Alex heard a series of loud bangs followed by cries of varying tones and timbres. It didn't take long to figure out what had happened. It didn't take long to figure out what was happening as he took his first glance at 2 riflemen and the deceased bodies of a Wurmple, Poochyena, and beheaded Zigzagoon.

"Nice shot! You got that Zigzagoon right on its forehead" praised one of the hunters.

Accepting praise, the other hunter brazenly replied, "Thanks! I tried my best. All right. Let's get out of here before the fuzz comes yappin'"

Alex hid behind a tree stump unable to move. With his back making contact with a tree that was left untarnished by flames, he sat paralyzed for a few seconds, with anxiety engulfing his every thought and possible action.

Before leaving, the brazen hunter, aware of his actions sneered saying, "Oh. Hold up. I forgot. Let's burn the evidence."

Removing the lit cigarette held between his pursed lips, he threw it where it would most devastate the remaining forest and the corpses lying near it. They both laughed as they made their way towards Petalburg city.

(Why can't I move! I've got to do something!) he frantically thought as he watched the scene before him.

Before long the forest was up in flames. He heard the crackle of the fire as it spread like a sea of fire. It engulfed all life as desired.

Ralts! Ralts! Ra-Ralts!

Garde! Gardevoir Garde!

As Alex lay dazed and in a trance, he overheard the cries of both Pokémon. Overruling his confinement, he immediately ran towards them and discovered it was a mother and her child.

Gardevoir immediately focused on the eyes of the human before her, mentally broadcasting, [Human as I lay here on my death bed of ash, I plead with you to take my daughter.]

"You can speak!? But regardless of all that, why don't you just teleport far away!?" inquired Alex tearfully.

Without hesitation, Gardevoir revealed her restrainer, multiples wounds secreting crimson blood inflicted by the bullets of the hunters.

[Hear me now human. I know of your people and your atrocities. However, you seem to be of good nature. You are presented with an ultimatum. Take my daughter and live your retched life or refuse and I will gladly present you with my same fate. What will it be?]

Ra-Ralts-Ralts cried the Ralts held in her mother's arms. She was right, time was scarce for the duo.

Gardevoir with all her might yelled, [Answer now, human!]

Alex instantly pulled Ralts from her mother's embrace only to hear the heartbreaking cries that resulted, impulsing Alex to act.

[No! Leave me and save yourself! It's too late] cried the desperate Gardevoir.

"Let me help you. I can save all of us!" pleaded Alex.

Angered by the constant efforts of the human, Gardevoir roared, [I said leave me now human!]

Using the remaining life force within her, Alex was lifted and thrown out of harm's way. He now laid unconscious with the Ralts sobbing, tightly between his arms.