AN: I do not own Pokemon. Also this fiction was deleted and reposted. It had a certain someone on it but now they're gone :)
Three more days… Three more days… This countdown was the only thing keeping me going, just three more days and my life would finally be my own. I laid in bed for a few more minutes staring out the window at the already risen sun. A low whine and movement made me look to my left and smile. There snuggled by my side was my best friend Growlithe. A Christmas gift when I was six years old by my rich and overprotective parents, a gift that would keep me safe. It's been eleven years since then and Shi as I named him has been by my side ever since and loyal only to me, much to my parent's dismay when trying to order him around.
"Adabella! Hurry and dress, it's time to eat then run errands!"
I groaned loudly and turned over to shove my face into my pillow and scream. Shi lifted his head and stared at me as though I were crazy… Maybe I was just a tiny but crazy. With a defeated sigh, feeling no better after my little screaming fit I called out to acknowledge Mom.
"Let's go Shi before Mom has a breakdown. God forbid we are late for this evil event…" Shi's response was to roll over on his back, stretch and not move. He knew what horrible stuff we would have to go through and wanted to enjoy the comfort of the bed as long as he could.
I dressed in dark grey sweats, a dark blue tank top, black converse and pulled my straight black hip length hair into a ponytail. There was now way I was going to waste time and dress nicely. I glanced into my full length me and forced a smile onto my pale face, dull green eyes stared back. My face used to look so bright and happy but the past four months were draining.
"Just three more days…" I whispered softly and headed out the door and downstairs to the dining room.
Our home was located just outside Jubilife City. My father worked at the Poketech Company. He wasn't the owner but he was pretty close to the top but he is pretty good friends with the owner. My mother? Well she kept herself busy by playing matchmaker and in two weeks she'll have completed her task, hurray…
Mom was the only one at the dining table in the middle of finishing breakfast and Dad was most likely already at work and wouldn't be home until late in the evening. I wasn't feeling to hungry and grabbed two slices of toast and poured myself a cup of coffee.
Hey don't judge me about drinking coffee. At seventeen I didn't care if my growth was stunted or anything, I was quite content with my five six height.
"Ada dear-" I flinched at the way she shortened my name. "Sit down, not very ladylike to just stand there and eat like that. Plus you dropping crumbs on the floor." Right on queue Shi walked in and quickly cleaned up the crumbs before heading to his bowl of food and started to chow down. I could only smirk and glance to mom who huffed and stood up from the table, now finished with her breakfast.
"Well let's go dear we have a lot to do today and very little time. Oh and don't forget Shi's leash."
With that my mom headed out the door as I stood there dumbfounded. Really? The leash? I looked to Shi with pity, who didn't look to pleased with it either. He wasn't some average pet that needed a leash, wasn't like he was going to run off. But unless I wanted him to stay behind I had to comply.
Later that day…
I stood there on circular platform with three mirrors facing me. I could see my tears roll down my cheeks and hastily wiped at them, my reflection mimicking me. My mother and the store assistant were oblivious to my current distress.
The strapless white wedding gown felt like a prison. Maybe if this were happening with someone I actually wanted to marry then there'd be no tears but that wasn't the case. This was my final visit to this store and I wasn't sure why I had put up with this for so long, why wait three more days? My 18th birthday is what I was waiting for. I'd be an official adult and could leave. Run away was more like it but still, this way I hoped they wouldn't be able to legally hunt me down and force me to return home.
Shi growled gently and nuzzled my hand before giving a kiss. I couldn't help the smile and looked down. "Thanks Shi, I know I look pretty but I don't feel pretty..." Mom walked over and smiled at me as the assistant helped me down and we headed towards the dressing room.
"Oh dear I'm so excited. You look absolutely stunning. I think we've done all that's needed to be done, now you just need to rest and relax until the big day."
Once I was back in my normal clothes and grabbed Shi's leash. "Mom I was hoping I could walk home with Shi." That happy smile of hers was quickly replaced with a frown and before she could say no I threw out the excuse I know would never fail. "It'll help me relax to get fresh air, Shi will protect me and it helps me stay in shape." To this she slowly nodded then smiled big. "Of course dear that does sound good. But please get home before it's dark."
I muttered a yes, walked out of the store and watched my mom drive off. When she was finally out of site I took off Shi's leash and collar. "Ok Shi, time to buy some supplies while we have the chance." Shi barked happily and we headed off to the nearest department store. The leash and collar now lying at the bottom of a garbage can.
