Based on The Princess Bride, some parts at least.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
"Wally, your father is coming right now. He says he has something for you."
The green-haired boy shrugged, "I don't want him to come. He doesn't care."
The boy's mother sighed, and said, "I know you think that he doesn't care. But he does, your father loves you. He was shocked when he found out that you were sick."
Wally didn't respond and stared at the heart monitor. He watched as the straight line jumped occasionally to the timing of his heart. He didn't like the hospital. He didn't like staying in the confines of the room. But his rare sickness prevented him from leaving.
Wally frowned, "He never came before. This is the first time he's visiting."
Wally's mother smiled fondly at her son, "He was looking for something. He says you'll like it."
As if right on cue, there was a timid knock and in came a man. He had a bushy mustache and a pair of thick-rimmed spectacles. Wally's father held a book in his arms. He nodded to Wally's mother and she took it as her cue to leave.
"I'll come back for you later Wally," and she closed the door quietly after her. There was an awkward silence as Wally's father sat in a chair besides his son's hospital bed.
After a few minutes of silence, he said, "Hello Wally."
Wally responded, "Father."
His father cleared his throat and flipped through the pages of his book, "I've been looking for this for years now. It's a rare book, a lot of people haven't read it."
Wally didn't say anything so his father continued, "I think you'll like it. It has a great story. Would you like to hear it?"
Wally stayed quiet and his father took it as a yes.
He read the introduction-
Once upon a time, in the Pokeworld, there lived a King and a Queen. The royal family had been blessed with two wonderful children. Their youngest child, Prince Max, was an intelligent resourceful boy. Though not yet mature, he proved himself capable by teaching himself the politics and government of his father's nation. The King and Queen's eldest daughter, Princess May, was the jewel among stones. The Hoenn Nation simply adored her for her kindness, integrity, and, of course, beauty. With long soft brown hair and dazzling sapphire eyes, the princess had captured everyone's attention, including the evil organization of Team Rocket. The terrorist group plotted to take over the world by using any means possible. This is the classic story of high adventure and true love:
"Princess May, King Norman, requests your presence."
The princess lifted her head curiously. She had been playing with her Skitty and Beautifly. Although reluctant to part with her friends, May knew better than to ignore her father's wishes.
She smiled at her Pokemon, "You guys keep playing, I'll be back soon."
Following the servant boy, May walked through the palace to the throne room. Two soldiers opened the tall wooden oak doors and the princess walked into the grand room. She thanked and dismissed the servant and he bowed to her before leaving May to her parents.
Sitting in the highest and biggest throne sat King Norman, the wise and just ruler of Hoenn. In the smaller but still grand throne next to him sat the regal and beautiful Queen Caroline.
May, who was wearing a casual pink and white dress, curtsied in respect to her parents.
"Father, mother."
Queen Caroline smiled fondly to her beautiful daughter, "May, dear, Norman has a surprise for you."
Norman nodded just as a white haired boy in a red dress uniform walked through the magnificent oak doors. He stopped besides May and formally bowed to the royal family.
"King Norman, Queen Caroline," he then took May's hand and kissed it, "Princess May."
Norman smiled at the boy, "Right on time. May, this is Brendan, Duke of Johto. In four months, you will be sixteen. On your birthday, you will marry Brendan."
The princess blinked several times before stuttering, "But sir, I-I don't think I'm ready to marry!"
Queen Caroline smiled, "Nonsense, I married your father on my sixteenth birthday as well. It's an old family tradition. But this marriage will not only unite Brendan's family and ours, it will also bond the Johto and the Hoenn region into a single country!"
May hesitated before nodding, "It's my duty as the princess to do what's best for my country."
Norman nodded in approval, "Spoken like a true princess. I want you two to get acquainted with one another. Don't worry May, you will learn to love Brendan just as your mother learned to love me. You two are dismissed."
With one last bow and curtsy, the two teenagers left the throne room. May didn't know what to say, she just met the guy.
Brendan spoke to her, "Would you like to take a walk?"
May nodded, "That sounds nice."
Brendan took May to the palace garden. May hardly ventured to the outside her home except for public shows. Her parents had given her (and the palace guards) strict instructions to confine her to the palace. May knew it was for her own protection, but she still hated being stuck in her home. Whenever her parents, Max, and she traveled from city to city, all the people were so warm and friendly. Perhaps her parents were over exaggerating.
May held an umbrella over her head to protect her from the sun but Brendan took it from her.
He held it over her, "I've got it."
May whispered her thanks and continued to walk through the garden. A familiar cry brought a beautiful smile to her lips.
"Beautifly!"
The butterfly Pokemon landed on May's shoulder and the princess petted it affectionately.
"That's a pretty Beautifly you got there," Brendan told her.
May smiled at him, "Thank you. She's my best friend, I've had her since she was a Wurmple."
Brendan smiled and pulled out a Pokeball, "C'mon out Scyther!"
A green Pokemon with blades for arms burst out in a flash of white light. Brendan patted its head and said, "This is my Scyther. He's one of the first Pokemon I caught."
Beautifly left May's shoulder and flew around Scyther.
"Beautifly!" Scyther cried out eagerly and waved happily to Beautifly. Beautifly flew in a series of loops, excited at making a new friend. May giggled at her Pokemon's behavior.
"This is a boring book."
Wally's father paused in his reading and looked at his son. An unhappy scowl was etched on his face and he was staring at the wall in front of him.
"So you were listening," Wally's father spoke with an amused tone.
Wally repeated himself, "This is boring. Nothing's happening, what about the evil Team Rocket? It's just about a princess marrying a guy."
Wally's father chuckled at his son's impatience, "I'm only at the beginning of the story. Wait a while before you decide you like the book or not."
Wally's father scanned the page he was on, "Ahh yes. Anyways-"
Brendan smiled when he heard May's giggle.
He said, "I like it when you laugh," he added, "And when you're happy."
May didn't say anything, not knowing how to respond. She just watched as her delicate and graceful Beautifly play with the dangerous and tough looking Scyther.
May cleared her throat, "Ahem, shall we continue?"
Brendan nodded, "Let's." The two continued their walk through the garden, leaving behind the two Pokemon.
"So how was your day with the Duke?" Queen Caroline asked. Mother and daughter were in the dining hall eating their supper. Norman was heading to Lilycove to meet with the Count. For some strange reason, Max was absent from the meal.
Princess May replied, "He's very friendly. He took me to the garden and his Scyther and my Beautifly played with each other."
Queen Caroline smiled happily, "That's wonderful dear. Anyways, we're making preparations with your wedding. I want you to come to the ballroom where the wedding planners are designing your dress tonight."
May nodded, "Of course. Will Brendan be there?"
The queen shook her head, "I'm afraid not. He had to go back to Johto. After all, he is still a Duke that has responsibilities and duties to perform."
The dining hall's doors suddenly opened and a messenger boy stumbled into the room.
"Your Highness," he gasped, "Pardon my informality, but the King has been ambushed on his way to Lilycove City!"
Caroline gasped, and asked, "How is he? Is he injured?"
The messenger boy nodded his head and the Queen gasped in relief, "But Prince Max has been hurt."
Caroline widened her eyes in surprise, "Max? He must have stowed away on Norman's carriage in order to attend his father's important meeting.."
Queen Caroline stood up and said, "I need to see him."
The messenger boy shook his head desperately and said, "My sincerest apologies, Queen Caroline, but I have orders from King Norman to keep the palace on lock-down. No one is to enter or leave the perimeters!"
But the Queen was not deterred. Instead, she pointed at the messenger boy and said, "You will take me to see my son or suffer the consequences! I may not be the King, but I will make certain that you will be severely punished if you disobey my orders. Now take me to Lilycove at once!"
The poor messenger boy paled. Not knowing whether he would rather be punished by the King or Queen, he stuttered, "Uhh.. well see… ehh."
Luckily, May came to the rescue, "Relax boy. I'll see to it that no harm will come to you whether you decide to take my mother to Lilycove with her or not." Caroline's eyes flashed in anger.
At that, the messenger smiled faintly at the Queen and said, "Again, my sincerest apologies, my lady." And the boy rushed out of the room to escape Caroline's wrath.
The Queen muttered, "Unbelievable" before thundering out of the room. Worried that her mother would strangle the messenger boy, May followed her mother. However, the Queen, instead, marched to the lower level. May peeked from the corner of a hallway as she headed straight to the kitchens. Just as she was about to enter the swinging double doors, Caroline faced the stone wall to her left. Looking around to make sure that no one was around, the Queen pushed four bricks and part of the wall slid open. May watched in amazement as her mother slipped through the secret passageway and disappeared. Curious as to where the hidden passageway led to, May followed her mother's footsteps and pushed the same four bricks on the wall. The wall immediately slid open and the staircase down was illuminated by torches. May walked down the staircases, careful not to make a sound in case her mother was still down there. Eventually, the descending staircases turned into a straight hallway. When the princess reached the end of it, she walked up more stairs and saw a trapdoor. Pushing the handle open, May opened the trapdoor. Walking out of it, she saw that she was in the midst of many trees and bushes. May could hear many bugs chirping and birds hooting.
This must be the Petalburg Woods, she thought.
May heard a twig snap and, alarmed, she ducked back into the trapdoor and nearly ran through the hallway, up the stairs, and past the stone wall. As she reached the ground level of the palace, May heard her name being called.
"Mistress, where have you been? The entire staff has been worried sick looking for you! Come, you must return to your room, the King is returning back to Petalburg." May's nursemaid ushered May back to her chambers and shut, and possibly locked, the door. Almost immediately, Skitty ran up to her and jumped in her arms.
"Hey Skitty. I found out something pretty cool. Maybe I'll show it to you later."
"Excuse me sir."
Wally's father stopped reading and looked over his shoulder, "Hello nurse. What can I do for you?"
The nurse smiled, "Wally needs to take his medicine and then get some rest. Also, visiting hours are nearly over, so I'm going to have to ask you to leave."
Wally's father smiled, "No problem." Wally's father shut the book, much to the dismay of Wally, "Hey! I wanna know what happens next!"
Wally's father chuckled and winked at him, "I'll read you the story tomorrow. Let's see what happens to Princess May." And Wally's father walked out of Wally's hospital ward, leaving the boy to wonder what was to happen next.
I know some of you may find the 'Wally part' of the story annoying or even irrelevant, but this is how my story works.