Good Morning Alola!
The sun rose from the horizon, its warm rays passed through a glass window. A bird-like Pokémon called Pikipek landed in front of the window and proceeded to tap on the glass, repeatedly with its beak. A soft groan was heard from across the room and then there was a shuffle accompanied by the sounds of footsteps. Pikipek perked up and began to chirp happily at the person who was approaching the window. There was a soft 'click' and the window opened inwards. Immediately, Pikipek greeted the girl and in return, she offered the Pokémon her hand to which Pikipek hop on to. The girl moved her hand and was now up close to the Pokémon.
"Good morning to you too Pikipek!" she smiled, caressing the Pokémon's head with her cheek.
Pikipek happily chirped and the girl extended her hand out the window and watched as Pikipek flew out of her hand. She let out a content hum before closing the window.
Her bedroom door twisted, it opened halfway followed by a soft shuffle. A blue seal Pokémon, with a clown info around its neck, hopped on the bed and cheerfully squealed when it lay eyes on her. She turned around, a wide smile graced her lips and walked to her bed. The Pokémon couldn't contain it's excitement before it jumped on her and she caught it just in time.
"Happy to see me, eh, Popplio?" Popplio nuzzles the crook of her neck affectionately. She laughed softly. "I'll take that as a yes."
It was only an hour later, sitting in the kitchen, watching as Popplio engulfed its breakfast in delight. The girl had been rummaging through her small backpack for more than a minute now and was making sure she had everything for the day.
The girl wore a beige, V neck sweater with a black sleeveless shirt with a square collar underneath. Followed by black frayed denim shorts, gray sporty sneakers, and black crew socks. Her magenta hair was combed into two braided tails with her bangs hanging freely.
Popplio began to nudge its Trainers leg with its red nose until it caught her full attention. Her pale blue eyes meeting Popplio's dark ones.
"Finished already?" Popplio nodded. She stood up from the wooden stool, swinging her backpack on her back. "Let's get going then!"
Popplio clapped it's flippers excitingly. She picked up her Pokémon and carried it in her arms before leaving the house.
Ever since she was saved by Popplio along with two others to which they managed to scare off a wild Yungoos. Her adventure in Alola became one of the most enjoyable and memorable things that have ever happened to her. Meeting new people and visiting the islands after accepting to partake in the Island challenge. All of this wouldn't have been possible if she hadn't met Lilliana at the Plank Bridge.
That day, she protected an odd-looking Pokémon that was being attacked by wild Spearows, then the next thing she knew she was falling before being swooped up by the island deity; Tapu Koko. The memory still felt fresh like it was yester—
"Bethany!"
She blinked, realizing that she was currently standing in front of the entrance to Iki Town. She must've been completely out of it. Wait, who was calling her then? Just then, a familiar looking face came running towards her, it was Hau.
"Bethany!" he called out her name once more, waving his arm at her with that goofy smile he always wore.
"Alola, Hau." she greeted him and so did her Popplio who barked happily in her arms.
"I was beginning to worry you wouldn't show." He said, crossing his arms over his head.
She gave him a questionable look. "What kind of a friend you take me for, hm?" a smile graced her lips, and Hau chuckled in response.
Torracat meowed at her and she stared down at the feline. "Alola to you too Torracat." Torracat then rubbed itself onto her leg, purring, she smiled.
"Come on! The others are waiting for you."
Hau practically dragged her to the stadium and they were immediately greeted by her friends: Professor Kukui, Lillie, Kahuna Hala, and Ilima. She greeted them with a bow and shyly said Alola to them.
"How're the trials going for ya', cousin?" Kukui stepped forward, his hands on his hips.
"Oh, everything's going well. I just completed Kiawe's trail two days ago." Bethany said, smiling sheepishly.
"You're as quick as ever, huh?" Kukui grinned.
"Well, I-I mean, his trial wasn't that hard, in fact, it was funny!" she laughed. "I've never seen something so bizarre like that in my life!"
Kukui laughed along with her. "I'm glad to hear that, cousin!"
Lillie stepped forward with her hands grasping the shoulder strap of her bag. "Bethany, I was wondering what level is Popplio at?" she asks, in a soft tone.
Bethany hums softly. "She's currently at level 26. Why do you ask?"
Lillie blinked. "Wait— level 26?" Bethany nods. "But isn't Popplio supposed to evolve at level 17?"
Now it was Bethany's turn to be lost, tilting her head to the side and looking more lost than ever. "Uhh... what?"
Everyone exchanged a look of shock and disbelief. Was she really this clueless?
Hau simply laughed it off, crossing his arms behind his head. "I'm sure she's messing with us, right Beth?"
The air was silent for a moment before she spoke with a nervous smile on her lips. She let out a nervous giggle. "Uh—actually, I had no idea."
Everyone around her instantly fell to the floor with their legs up in the air. A giant sweatdrop appeared on the side of her head. What just happened? Soon they all regained themselves before questioning her further. Poor Bethany was taken to the side and was being lectured by her uncle Kukui. She apologized profusely for this but received a pat on the head from him, which was a clear sign of forgiveness.
"Honestly, how in the world would you forget something so simple?" Lillie once again questioned her.
The girl smiled sheepishly. "I guess you can say that I tend to get carried away. Sometimes it just slips out of my mind, you know?" Bethany let out a soft laugh.
Hau leaned closer to her Popplio who has comfortably held in her Trainers arms. "When do you think she'll evolve?"
She looked down at Popplio. "Maybe... maybe she feels like she's not ready to evolve just yet." Popplio looked up at her and barked. "Or maybe I spoiled her too much!"
The three of them laughed together. Hau was wiping away his tears while he held his stomach with the other hand. Lillie too was on the verge of tears but it wasn't as much like Hau's. Bethany looked over to where Lillie held her bag, quickly noticing the zipper was wide open.
"Speaking of spoiled Pokémon, look who came out of the bag." Right when she pointed this out, Lillie gasped, her eyes widening tenfold and turned around to face the small galaxy puffball.
"YOU sneaky little thing!"
"Pew!" the puffball squealed, flailing its two wisp-like extensions around happily.
Lillie sighed deeply. "I swear, you just can't seem to stay in the bag." she crouched down to the puffballs eye level. "Come on, Nebby. You need to get back in the bag before anyone sees you."
She reached out to grab the puffball but was surprised to see it move away from her reach. Lillie pouted, obviously not too happy about this.
"Nebby. Bag. Now." she instructed but her words became deaf to the little things ears.
Lillie lunged at Nebby but was instantly met by the ground. Nebby cheerfully squealed, clearly oblivious to what it got itself into. She raised her head, determination written on her face.
"Nebby!" she stood up and began to chase the puffball who was running—er... floating away from her? What? Haven't you seen a ball of fluff that resembles the Galaxy float away? Yeah, neither did I.
She tried to catch Nebby once more but failed in doing so. The cute little thing launched onto Bethany's neck and nuzzled itself for comfort. Lillie crossed her arm with a displeased look on her face.
Bethany laughed. "Don't worry, Lillie. I'm sure you wouldn't mind if Nebby stuck around for a while longer."
She sighs in defeat, nodding at the idea. "Okay, but if Nebby wanders off you're going straight in the bag, mister!"
"Peew!" Nebby wrapped its wisp-like extensions around her neck.
"You like getting yourself into trouble, don't you?" Nebby looked up at Bethany, chirping in delight.