(¯'·.Prologue.·'¯)
A comfortable heat emitted from the radiator in the room. All that could be heard was Dawn's sweet breathing as she rested her head gently on the soft pillow. Everything was so peaceful – perfect. A soft light spilled into the room through the window. It settled on the girl's lightly coloured face, illuminating it. Her eyes fluttered open and a bright smile flashed on her face. She climbed out of her bed and stretched. The fluffy baby blue pyjamas kept her warm in cool early spring morning. She slumped onto her cream computer chair and spun around to face her computer screen. It took her a few minutes to boot up the system and access her e-mail. She had one new message from her internet boyfriend; Gary Oak. It had come in last night. She clicked it once and the message came up.
Hey Dawn,
Gramps and I are coming to Sinnoh to investigate Lake Verity with his old friend, Professor Rowan and his son, Lucas. Dunno if you know them, or that rumour about the Legendary Pokémon Mesprit living at the lake. So we're staying with Professor Rowan and Lucas in Sandgem Town but you said you live in Twinleaf, right? Well according to Gramps it's really close to Lake Verity. Well it's not like him to get stuff wrong so I'll finally get to see you in person. We should be in Sandgem Town by 8:30am tomorrow.
Talk to you soon – I hope,
Love Gary x
Her heart fluttered slightly as her eyes read over the message. After just e-mailing him she'd actually be able to meet him in person. She always thought he was really handsome in his photos, but it was said that photo's never grasped a person's full attractiveness. If that was the case then Gary would be even better looking then how he looked in the picture. A wide smile shone on her face as she glanced at the clock; 7:04am. Her fingers quickly stabbed the buttons to type a reply.
Gary!
Twinleaf is like right next to Lake Verity. And I know Lucas kinda, I talk to him now and then when he comes to study the Lake with Professor Rowan. It'll be great, I'll actually be able to see the real you. I seriously can't wait, you've gotten me all psyched up. Thanks a lot, now the next hour and a half is going to go by so slow! Pay a visit to Twinleaf and look me up, you know my address right? 17 Cherry Blossom.
Can't wait till I see you,
Lots of Love Dawn
[ x . X . x . X . x ]
She pressed the send button and closed the tab to reveal a screen saver of the spiky haired brunette. She gazed dreamily at the picture before hopping up and bounding into her en suite bathroom. She took a nice warm shower to kill time and appear presentable. She didn't want him to go off her; she only ever sent him her best pictures of herself. She wrapped a towel tightly around her and raided through her wardrobe. In the end she settled for her short pink skirt, white vest and black tank top over it. She then pulled on black knee high socks and pink boots which reached just below her knee. She then gazed blankly in the mirror, wondering what to do with her hair. She grabbed a hairbrush and dryer and attacked it with the two devices. When it was fully dry she straight the midnight blue locks poker straight and fixed her bangs into two yellow clips. She then tightened her white bandana with a pink Pokéball symbol on it around her head and smiled in satisfaction.
She glanced at the pink and white PokéTch she had fastened around her wrist; 8:12am. She jumped towards the computer to check if she Gary had replied. She brought up the tab but didn't have any messages. She sighed feeling disappointed and exited her room. She stumbled down the stairs and regained her balance as she clumsily fell into the kitchen. She spread her arms to balance herself as she smiled up at her mother, Johanna.
"Decency and decorum." her mother said gesturing towards the tiny skirt.
Dawn flushed slightly and she turned towards the cupboard where the cereal was kept. She pulled out a box of Cornflakes and poured it into a bowl. She took the milk which was on the table from when her mother had made her coffee and poured it after the cereal. She then settled herself onto a seat next to Johanna and began eating.
"Guess what Mum!" Dawn chirped excitedly as she swallowed a mouthful of her cereal. Johanna looked up from her newspaper with a raised eyebrow. "Guess!"
"Um, Piplup evolved?" she said, with a small smile.
Dawn shook her head. "Guess again!"
"I don't know." Johanna said, bored with the game already.
Dawn rolled her eyes at her mother's lack of enthusiasm. "Gary's coming to Sinnoh! He's staying in Sandgem and is going to be looking for Mesprit in Lake Verity!"
Johanna nearly choked on her coffee. Dawn awaited the lecture she was now going to get about how internet boyfriends were so dangerous. "Dawn," she began, "you know absolutely nothing about this boy whatsoever. He could be some 50 year old man just taking advantage of an idiotic 13 year old girl who would willingly believe anything."
"Mum, I know what he looks like! I've seen him in pictures!" Dawn exclaimed in defence of herself.
Her mother just shook her head. "Well I suppose you invited him over?" Dawn nodded her head, wondering why her mother had asked. "Good, because I want to see him first. I don't want you in danger, sweetie. You could be raped."
"Okay Mum. You can meet him and see that I know what I'm doing!" Dawn snapped and finished her breakfast. She rushed out the kitchen and into her room before her mother could annoy her further.
She looked at her PokéTch; 8:32am. That must mean he's in Sandgem by now. She smiled brightly and hurried into her en suite and brushed her teeth. When she finished she dropped onto the soft swivel chair. She brought up her e-mail and there was a new one from Gary.
Hey Dawn,
That's great! We just arrived at Sandgem, nice place. Gramps said we're going to head off to the Lake in a few minutes and because I'm so excited to see you I can head straight to Twinleaf. Expect me anytime soon, okay.
See you soon,
Love Gary x
She didn't bother to reply as he'd be seeing her in a while. They had probably already set off from Sandgem. She rested her head in her palms and gazed dreamily at the message – over and over. She eventually broke her gaze from the screen and jumped down the stairs, back to where her mother was reading the paper. She looked over at her daughter and couldn't help but smile as she shook with excitement.
"Okay honey, calm down. I'm guessing he'll be here anytime soon, yes?"
Dawn nodded happily. "You're getting better at guessing Mum." she giggled.
There was suddenly the ding-dong of the bell. Johanna slipped straight off her seat and towards the door before Dawn could even process the fact the bell had rung. She opened the door to reveal a young boy, about Dawn's age with long spiky brunette hair. He had a black shirt and purple trousers and was smiling in an enthusiastic manner. He looked surprised when he saw the older woman answer the door.
"I suppose you want Dawn." she said, trying to hide her smile. She had to admit, he was handsome, but she'll never agree with meeting people over the internet. It was just so dangerous, but this time at least it appeared okay.
He nodded. "Yes ma'am."
The woman turned to shout Dawn but she appeared in half a second by the door. The two took in each others appearance the same thoughts running through both their minds.
"Have fun deary!" Johanna chimed and closed the door behind Dawn with a satisfied smirk.
"Dawn." Gary said, unable to hold back a smile any longer.
A blush spread across Dawn's face and she diverted her gaze towards her feet, feeling unbelievably nervous all of a sudden. "Gary." she giggled.
