Back From Before

Chapter 2

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"I told you so," Leaf grinned smugly. "Things were going down hill, but you didn't take action."

"Thanks for your sympathy," Gary mumbled sarcastically, leaving behind the corner they were hiding behind. "I... just didn't think she was the kind of girl to use someone for their popularity."

The brunette placed her hand on his shoulder for comfort, but he merely brushed her off. She instantly regret being so smug with him. Maybe she should have been more sympathetic.

As they walked away from the main part of town, a heavy silence loomed over them like a gray cloud. This was the tenth breakup she had foreseen for him. Then again, she was there since he started dating, and there was this undeniable feeling every time, things would turn out bad. Seeing his dejected look, she steered him straight home.

"Cheer up, Gary!" she encouraged. "Think happy thoughts!"

"Like what?" he retorted, remorse embedded in his voice. He sat down on the front steps to his house. "You being right, again?"

"If it makes you happy, then yes," she nodded.

The moment he had put his phone down beside him, she snatched it up and started tapping away on it. Checking over the breakup message she typed up, she hit send.

'I don't think this relationship is working. We're breaking up. Don't bother contacting me again.'

The message was a little harsh, but she knew that both Gary and the now, ex-girlfriend would get over things soon. It worked every time before, there wouldn't be a problem this time. Blocking the number, she also deleted the girl's contact. Step one to her recovery mission was complete.

She jumped up and stood in front of him, hands on her hips. "Come on, Gary Berry! Where's did all that self-confidence that I find barely tolerable go?"

He shrugged staring at the ground. Sitting down beside him, she stared at the endless blue sky above them. At the moment, as if her words finally had their effect on him, Gary turned to look at her.

"Gary Berry? Really?" he dryly laughed. "That's the best you got, Leafy?"

Irked, Leaf glared at him. She shook her head and sighed. At least he was feeling better. "You know, you'll the find someone who's your perfect match soon, you can stop worrying."

"If they're anything like you, I think I'll be fine," Gary responded. Leaf turned away, unable to meet his watchful eyes. "Something wrong, Leafy?"

"Yes! Stop calling me Leafy!" she exclaimed, standing up. Pausing to let out her breath, she relax her posture. She stuck out her hand, offering to help pull him up. "Let's go play video games or something alright?"

Just as Gary reached out to take her a hand, another presence appeared.

"Uh... Gary?"

The two turned to see Ash, looking at Gary confused.

"What are you doing?" the raven haired guy asked.

Gary dropped his hand as stood up and brushed his hands on his pants. "Just waving to someone who just drove off."

"Really? I don't see them," Ash said, looking in the distance. "I guess they drive pretty fast."

Laughing at Gary's sudden made up excuse, she stepped behind the auburn haired trainer. Somewhere between when he started to his journey to one of those break ups, Gary decided to help Professor Oak and in that process, was nicer. Although it was hard to tell. Leaf knew the conversation going on now was slightly lower key than a few years back.

Although she had used this method over the years, she knew it would still work perfectly. Standing next to him, she let out a scream. Just as she predicted, Gary jumped. As laughter erupted from her, Gary glared at the seemingly empty space behind him as confusion radiated from Ash.

"Don't ask," Gary said, stopping the words from coming from Ash's mouth. "I think I'm getting a headache, good luck with your mallet loving friend."

"Okay," Ash nodded, he waved before leaving.

After he disappeared in the distance, Gary opened the door, watched Leaf enter first, then followed and closed the door.

"How many times have I told you not to do that?" he asked, flopping on to the couch and grabbing the remote. He flipped through channels with little interest, while he watched Leaf out of the corner of his eye.

"Four days ago on the last day of school was the fifteenth time, so this was the sixteenth," Leaf giggled, sticking out her tongue at him. "It's funny to see you jump though!"

"Yeah, well, I don't think so," Gay exclaimed, mentally rolling his eyes. He turned to look at the brunette, who was wandering around the room and looking at things.

"Oh, I heard Ash's friend was visiting, is she the girl from Cerulean City?" Leaf asked, putting down a picture of Gary's family.

Gary nodded, "Yep, she's the one. Always with a mallet."

"I think we would be friends," she said, sitting down next to him. "If I wasn't only seen by you, that is."

"Too bad, I guess," he shrugged. "If you were real, I'm sure lots of things would be possible."

Raising an eyebrow, she tilted her head inquiring.

"You could have more freedom, make friends, date a certain someone..." he smirked, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "You are my type, after all."

Leaf coughed, moving away from him. "Yeah, if only I was real."

"Do you think it would work?" Gary asked, thoughtfully.

"Being friends with people? I don't think so," she answered."People can't see me..."

"I was thinking about dating," Gary clarified.

Trying to picture that happening, Leaf shook her head. "It wouldn't work—"

I'm going to leave in three days.

"Leafy?"

Fingers snapped in front of her face, she blinked back her focus to the guy in front of her.

"Sorry, why don't we play video games?" she suggested. "I'm sure you'll lose again."

"Oh? You're on," Gary grinned, tossing a controller to her. "Let's play!"

Forcing a smile, Leaf nodded. A wave of sadness over took her, she knew her days were numbered.

It's almost time for him to remember.

...

Taking another steady step forward with the walker, the girl looked around the hospital's grounds. The bright sunlight on her skin and cool air playing with her hair was refreshing after being stuck inside a hospital for two years. Bulbasaur happily walked next to her, glad his trainer was getting better.

"Come take a break," her mom beckoned. "You're pushing yourself a little too hard, sweetie."

"No, I'm not," she protested, but reluctantly sat down in the wheel chair her mom provided. She let Bulbasaur climb on to her lap, petting him affectionately. "I just want to leave this place. I think the memories here are worst for you."

Her mom looked away, unable to meet her daughter's stare. "I'm sorry, dear, it was such a shock when we got a call from the hospital two years ago saying you were in such a bad state. It's a miracle you're better."

She nodded, thinking back to the incident that night. There was a destination she had wanted to go to, someone to visit. She still wanted to fulfill that goal.

"Hey, mom?" she asked cautiously.

"Hm?"

"I want to go back to Pallet Town."

Everything went silent. She waited, watching for mom's reaction. A minute slowly ticked by. Picking out her words carefully, her mom finally spoke. "Well, you know your father moved us here for his job..."

She nodded, unsure where this conversation was going.

"Well, a month ago, he had another job transfer offer. He didn't accept sooner, because of your condition but," her mom continued.

"We're moving again?" she said, a level of uncertainty in her voice. "Where to this time?"

"Pallet Town," her mom smiled. "We'll be moving back."

"Really?!" she exclaimed, eyes bright with happiness. "When?"

"A month or so," her mom answered. "Your dad has some work to finish up, but the house was already re-bought and ready for use."

Radiating happiness, she gently nudge Bulbasaur off her lap as she stood back up. Grabbing her walker, she started to walk off.

"Where are you going, sweetie?" her mom called out, alarmed.

"I need to recovery as soon as possible," she explained. "I want to go back as soon as I'm released."

Wandering around the hospital grounds, she found a small desolate area. Pulling out a pokeball, she let out a Psychic type.

"Alakazam!" he called out. A smile appeared the moment he saw his trainer. "Kazam!"

She reached over, giving her Pokémon a hug. "I missed you, too. Do think you can watch my back?"

Alakazam nodded, hovering nearby, watching.

Managing to stand on her own, she pushed aside the walker and took a wobbly step forward. Successful, she pushed herself to keep going. About ten steps later, she stumbled, nearly falling. Alakazam had used Psychic, preventing it. Gratefully smiling, she continued her progress for another fifteen minutes before her mom stopped her.

Later while sitting in her hospital bed again, a doctor walked in. Clipboard in hand, he scanned over the patient's information. "Waking up from a coma four days ago and making tremendous progress in walking?"

"Yup," she nodded, watching her mom's reaction carefully.

"The checkup claimed you were in perfect condition," the doctor pointed out. "I think you can leave in another day or so, the choice is your's to make."

"That's great!" she cheered.

"Thank goodness," her mom let out a relieved sigh.

Leaving the two along to continue their conversation, the doctor walked over to the nurses at the desk. Checking over the file again, he handed it over to the nurse.

"File this away with the rest of the patient's records," he explained. "Her name is Leaf Green, she can leave anytime this week."

"Alright," the nurse nodded, taking the file and putting it aside.

A few hours after her mom's departure, Leaf laid in bed, smiling. Only a few more days until she could be back in Pallet Town. The work she had done while she before her incident was complete. It had taken quite some time, but it was worth it, she decided. To think it was because of that work, it had caused the incident.

Finally, the chance to complete her task and let things become the way they once were.

Ooh, Gary and his awkwardness! XD

I think this story is going to have a lot of feelings. There's going to be ups and downs after all, right? :)

This story is going confusingly well. XD Anyways, I hope you guys are liking it so far! More to come soon! :)

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

~Skitty13