A/N: Here's number 1!

'Tis "Introduction".

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A lone Gardevoir walked through Eterna Forest, enjoying the peace and quiet of the area. As Beautifly and Butterfree fluttered high above her, Chatot sung from the many branches of trees around her. The light filtered down a light green as the jade leaves sparkled. She giggled as a Buneary and Pachirisu went racing by in front of her. Furret hushed their kits from burrows in the ground and a pair of Leafeon walked by. It was truly a beautiful afternoon.

She smiled when a Bibarel strolled lazily into a nearby clearing and plopped down. A Delcatty walked up next to her.

"Beautiful day, isn't it?" the catlike pokemon noted conversationally.

"Oh yes. It hasn't been this peaceful in so long." the Gardevoir agreed. The Delcatty nodded pleasantly.

"Leah?" a deep voice called before a Persain emerged from a nearby cluster of bushes.

"Over here, Leo." the Delcatty giggled before turning to the Gardevoir with an apologetic smile. "I need to go see what he needs..."

"It's okay, I understand." she smiled understandingly, though she was upset. Despite this lovely afternoon, her mood darkened. She'd been ecstatic to see her friend, but now she was off with her mate. The Gardevoir wasn't mad at her, per say, but she did wish the Delcatty hadn't had to leave. Now she'd be lonely for the rest of the day...

She shook her head and sighed, walking further down the path. It was a beautiful day, why should being alone bother her? She took a deep breath and smiled, her mood brightening slightly. . . After some time she decided to stray from the path. After all, she knew the forest well enough to keep from getting lost.

After settling down on a comfortable patch of grass, she smiled and leaned back against a tree trunk. The sky was clear, only the occational cloud drifting by. Every so often a flock of Taillow or Pidgey would fly by, though this was rare.

The bushes rustled loudly, shaking voilently before a Gallade spilled out. This caught the Gardevoir's attention. With a sigh, she stood up. This stranger might be lost, after all. She walked up to the Gallade, who was brushing himself off and cursing under his breath.

She giggled at the sight. He was still on the ground.

"Hi." he chuckled, looking up at the girl. She offered him a hand, which he gratefully took.

"Hello." she smiled.