Hello everyone, and welcome to my first dabble into the pokemon universe. I'm sure that you can guess from the title, that these stories will all be pertaining to Steven Stone and Cynthia, and their relationship. (Yeah Yeah, I know they have never technically met according to the anime & manga, but sue me.)
Anyway, Steven is actually my favourite character in the whole of the pokemon franchise. His character is just plain awesome. So no surprise, that these stories will be based around him. With regards to Cynthia, she is my favourite female character in the franchise. (Yeah I know, who doesn't like her?)
However, I got hooked on these two characters, and I have to say, I think they actually would go brilliantly together in a relationship; judging from their personalities, interests etc...but I think you all gathered that from the title though.
Anyway, I've babbled too much, let's roll with these stories. So, each chapter will stand alone, unless stated in the opening text. So, each chapter will be it's own individual story. Timelines will vary. Also, each chapter will be given a rating before being published, just so you can judge what content you will be seeing.
Fear not, some chapters will feature some of the other classic characters too, so not to worry.
Anyone else who is a fan of this couple, don't hesitate to drop me a message, it would be awesome to speak to others. And remember, feedback is welcome, but please keep it modest.
Yes, I have re-updated this chapter, as I have decided to improve it slightly, so if you have read this before, then yes, it has changed. If you haven't, then welcome, and I hope you enjoy.
So without further ado...
This chapter is rated T, but I think it's more implied than anything.
Steven's thoughts are in italic
Now, on with the show,
"Seriously, come on Steven, how'd it go?"
So much for peace and quiet, Steven thought, as he lowered his mug back to the kitchen table. He'd only returned from Unova, literally, thirty minutes ago, and since that time, the Sootopolis gym leader, had taken it upon himself to interrogate him at every given opportunity.
Steven had been looking forward to returning home to relax, (and recover from the slight hangover he was carrying,) however, those plans were completely scuppered; as he was literally ambushed by his best friend; (or as Wallace referred to himself as 'pseudo brother,') as soon as he touched down in Mossdeep on Metagross. He wasn't even going to bother to ask, how the man knew when he was due to arrive home, that was one headache he could live without.
Steven picked up his coffee mug again, before glancing towards Wallace. The gym leader, was sat on the other side of the table with his arms folded, and was giving him a rather dubious, if not unimpressed stare. He couldn't help but sigh, before lowering his mug to the table once again.
"The event went really well. It was nice to see and catch up with the other Champions," Steven responded, with as much energy as he could muster. He' just hoped that his answer would appease the water specialist, so he could get some peace.
Alas, Wallace was not appeased with that answer.
"Oh come on Steven, for Arceus' sake, don't be so vague!" Wallace wailed, as he threw his arms open wide, in a rather flamboyant manner.
Steven couldn't help but be quite...perplexed with his friend's rather sudden obsession with recent events. Recent events being, his latest attendance at the 'Quarterly Champions' Get Together;' or as it had been more aptly named by Alder on that one occasion, 'The Champions' Drinking Party.' Trust Alder to be blunt; he had no tact sometimes, Steven briefly thought, before giving a little inward chuckle; but then again, he wasn't exactly far off the mark.
But back to the matter at hand.
"May I enquire as to why the sudden intrigue, Wallace? I mean honestly, you're like a Growlithe chasing a bone. You've never taken an interest in my attendance at these events before, so, it baffles me as to why you are now," Steven paused, as he took a sip of his now lukewarm coffee, before sighing again. "In fact, I do recall you saying before, that they seemed quite tedious."
Let it be said, Wallace's glare could send any pokemon, or human alike, running for the hills. Thankfully, having known the man since childhood, the glare had little effect on him anymore.
"Honestly Wallace, I fail to see why you are so agitated."
With that, Steven then refocussed his attention on finally finishing the coffee he had made, before it went completely cold and undrinkable.
However, unfortunately for his resolve, Wallace wouldn't let the subject lie.
"Agitated?" Wallace huffed, "Agitated you say?" By this point, Wallace began to become more animated, if the way his arms were waving around was any indication. "Well, I have every right to be!"
Ever the dramatist was Wallace.
"I think under the circumstances anyone would be!"
Steven could clearly hear the displeasure in his tone of voice, but he tried to ignore it. However, the silence didn't last for long. I suppose this is what you get, from having the most flamboyant man in history, as your closest friend.
Wallace huffed again.
"I think you would be too, if an extremely, important event, happened in the life of someone you considered a brother, and they failed to inform you!"
Steven was just about to finish off the remainder of his coffee, when that direct comment came. He froze. Important event? What in Arceus' sake...hang on. No...Surely not? He couldn't know? Steven carefully lowered his mug back to the table, as he gazed impassively at the gym leader sat opposite him.
"Wallace...what in Arceus' sake are you talking about? Important event? What important event?"
Upon hearing his response, the gym leader had ceased his flamboyant gesticulating, as his gaze levelled with his.
"You know perfectly well what I'm talking about Steven" Wallace replied, as his lips curled up in a little suggestive smirk.
Steven couldn't help but freeze slightly; he knew that face all too well, as he'd seen it far too many times, normally, right before Wallace embarrassed the hell out of him. He knows something. I know he knows something. But if he does, how does he know? Steven nervously thought, before mentally cursing himself. Now's not the time to be flustered. Now's the time to keep calm, don't show signs of weakness, Wallace feeds off it. He's just fishing, he doesn't know for sure. Use that Champion's composure; you're the 'Steel Champion' for a reason.
"No Wallace, I'm afraid I haven't the faintest idea as to what you are implying too."
However, Wallace could read Steven like a book. He'd known him for far too long, and he knew exactly, when his friend was rattled. That calm façade may fool most people; including challengers, but Wallace knew better. Steven was definitely hiding something, and Wallace was determined to get his friend to confess. But the good thing for him was, he now had him, right where he wanted him.
"Oh come now Steven, surely you remember?" He had to give Steven credit, he didn't even flinch. "I mean honestly, how could you forget something so important; that only happened a mere few hours ago, and last night, come to mention it." Wallace could see Steven's composure begin to crack. He smirked as he dealt the final blow. "From what I understand, it was quite memorable, for the both of you."
That did it.
Damn it! Steven cursed in his mind. How in the world did he know? How the hell did he find out so fast?
As Steven's composure completely cracked, Wallace's smirk was now the size of Sootopolis.
"So...am I right?"
Wallace didn't even need to hear Steven's answer. His expressions said it all. Taking one look at Steven's paralysis, wide eyes and steadily growing blush, the gym leader burst into hysteric laughter.
Steven felt his embarrassment flood through him like a Surf attack; how did he know? How was it possible? How?
After moments of laughing at his friend's rather embarrassed expression, Wallace wiped some of the tears that had overspilled due to his mirth, before continuing to torment Steven further.
"I must say Steven, I'm beyond impressed. I mean, here we all were, thinking that you'd be a bachelor for life, with just a house full of pet rocks for company, but little did we know, that you were actually, harbouring feelings for a certain, blonde haired Champion. And from what my source has told me, the feeling is quite mutual."
Steven couldn't have responded, even if he had tried to find some words. There was just nothing he could say or do, that could adequately describe the mortification he was feeling. It hadn't even been a day, and yet, Wallace had still managed to find out. However, there was that one phrase that kept repeating itself inside his head, like a record with a scratch; damn you Wallace!
After moments of no response from the steel Champion, Wallace decided to finally take some pity on him. Steven had never been one to take teasing lightly.
"All teasing aside Steven, I would just like to say, that I'm thrilled for you. You have been single for far, far too long, and I am pleased that you have finally found someone, who shares similar passions to you. In fact, now that I think about it, the two of you do compliment each other. Quite a match, if you ask me."
At the sound of his friend's sincere words, Steven began to calm slightly, before eventually giving the water specialist a small smile of gratitude. However, he should have known that the teasing hadn't quite finished yet, it was Wallace after all. Steven should have seen it coming, especially, when that damn smirk reappeared on Wallace's face.
"Oh...but there is one important thing, that I feel I do have to ask." Wallace paused for effect, before a cheeky smirk appeared over his lips. "How was it?"
Steven couldn't help but turn bright red once again; and unfortunately for him, this only set the annoying gym leader off into another round of laughter at his expense. He'd never felt this mortified in his entire life. How the man could do this to him, was beyond comprehension. What made it worse this time, was the fact, that he had used something, that he had no right to have known; well...not this soon anyway. It hadn't even been a day, and yet it seemed; his secret was out; or rather, their secret was out.
How Wallace had managed to find out about his recent relationship status change still baffled him completely. How did he know...no one saw us...we were so careful...there was no possible way he could have found out...unless...he got the information off someone...he did mention he had a source...but who...we made sure...but wait...there was something...it couldn't be...it had to be...Diantha you sneaky son of a...she must have followed us...oh hell...Cynthia's going to be pissed.
"You know Steven, if your face gets any redder, you'd surely be mistaken for the top half of a pokeball," he managed to hear Wallace stutter out through his laughter.
Steven lowered his head to the table in despair. Wallace, 'the traitor,' continued to laugh as he rose from his seat, before patting Steven on the shoulder.
"And that my friend, is exactly why, I was interested."
Well? I think I would be interested as well. I will leave it up to your imaginations, as to what they were caught doing.
Got to love Wallace though, his character is actually one of the easiest to write for, so I'm sure will be making some more guest appearances in some other chapters.
I hope you all didn't mind me updating this chapter, as I read it again and thought, I could write that better. So I hope, it was a tad bit better.
Anyway, that's it for this parody.
Until next time...