Chapter 1- Welcome to Nimbasa City POV- Hilda
"Hilda over here!" yelled Rosa over the roar of the crowd that filtered through the Nimbasa City Train Station. Rosa stood in the center of platform for Train 456 from Nacrene City. The platform was flooded by people existing the train. To get a better view Rosa was standing on top of a bench in the middle of the platform.
Rosa was tall and slender. Rosa's facial features were pretty and her sapphire blue eyes sparkled in the bright light of the Nimbasa City Train Station. Rosa's long brown hair was pulled back in two brown pigtails on either sides of her head. She wore a long-sleeved blue and white shirts, a short yellow skirt with black leggings underneath, and a white visor with a pink stripe across the front.
Out of the nearest train door stepped Hilda followed by her large foxlike pokemon Zoroark at her side. Hilda strode out onto the train platform. Hilda's long dark brown hair was pulled back in a loose ponytail, and her pink pokeball cap sat promptly a top her head. She was tall and thin. Her dark blue eyes glimmered in the light. Hilda wore her typical damaged jean short shorts, a white fitted t-shirt, a white scarf, and a ragged brown fur-lined jacket with her hot pink satchel slung over shoulder. It took Hilda a second to notice Rosa yelling at her and then she walked through the crowd toward Rosa.
"Hilda it's so good to see you!" cried Rosa jumping down and rushed over to hug Hilda. Zoroark immediately stepped in between them and growled threateningly at Rosa .
"Sorry my Zoroark is a bit protective. Zoroark return!" shouted Hilda gripping at black and sliver pokeball. A red beam of energy shout out of the ball capturing Zoroark and pulling him into the pokeball. Upon Zoroark entering the ball, it condensed into an orb the size of a ping pong ball, and then Hilda slid the pokeball into the pocket of her brown jacket.
"That's alright…. Pokemon tend to be protective of their trainer," said Rosa shaking off Zoroark's threat.
"Let's get out of here and get some food. I'm starving," said Hilda as her stomach growled loudly. Rosa nodded and the pair walked through the crowd fighting their way to the exist.
"So how was your train ride?" asked Rosa as the two trainers existed the Nimbasa City Train Station and into the street.
"It was alright, but I nearly got any sleep last night," admitted Hilda, squinting as the bright sunlight hit her dark blue eyes.
"Come on I know this really good restaurant that serves really good food," said Rosa leading Hilda down the street away from the train station. Hilda followed Rosa in silence and she looked around trying to refamiliarize herself with Nimbasa City. After a short ten minute walk the pair arrived at the Kalos-style called Café Cambria.
"Welcome to Café Cambria!" said Rosa happily opening the door to the small café.
Hilda stepped through the glass door into the small café, and she was overwhelmed by the sweet smell of coffee and pastries. The café was small and a majority of the space was taken up by the glass counter, full of tasty looking pastries and other baked goods. Three large stainless steel tanks sat on a brass rank behind the counter, and the metal tanks were used to dispense hot liquids, such as hot water for making tea or coffee. There were four black wooden tables, with two wooden chairs each, placed around the café. Behind the counter stood a tall pale-skinned young teenage waiter about Hilda's age, with dark brown curly hair, and the waiter was dressed in a formal white shirt, black dress pants, and a long dark blue apron.
"Hey Rosa! It's good to see you," said the waiter, greeting Rosa with a friendly smile. Rosa smiled and walked up to the counter, shutting the door behind her.
"Hello Andrew. How is your day?" asked Rosa sweetly, leaning on the counter. Andrew smiled.
"My day been pretty good. So what can I get you and your pretty friend?" asked Andrew, smiling at Hilda before returning his gaze to Rosa. Hilda looked away awkwardly and she took a step back.
"I would like two slices of pizza topped with diced slowpoke tail and a soda pop. Hilda what do you want?" asked Rosa turning to Hilda.
"Just give me a grilled basculin sandwich and some berry juice," replied Hilda crossing her arms and looking down shyly.
"Alright, I'll have that out in about fifteen minutes," said Andrew disappearing into a doorway behind the counter that lead to the kitchen. While the two were waiting they went and sat at the nearest table.
"Do you have a crush on that waiter?" asked Hilda.
"Of course not. I have a boyfriend," answered Rosa.
"Who is your boyfriend?" said Hilda.
"His name is Curtis. He is sweet, kind, loyal, and so handsome," said Rosa reflecting on her time with Curtis. "So who is your special someone?" asked Rosa.
"No one…," answered Hilda awkwardly.
"Every girl has one," remarked Rosa. Hilda gave her glare before answering.
"Fine…..there was this one guy I may have had a crush on…a long time ago," admitted Hilda trailing off.
"Who?" asked Rosa eagerly awaiting Hilda's answer.
"His name was….," answered Hilda, but she was cut off by Andrew's return.
"Alright ladies! Here is your order," said Andrew, as he placed their meals gently on the table along with their drinks.
"Enjoy!" said Andrew disappearing behind the counter and back into the kitchen.
"You were saying…..," taunted Rosa.
"It's nothing," said Hilda awkwardly dodging Rosa's question, and starting to eat her sandwich to avoid answering. Rosa followed her lead and started to leisurely eat her pizza.
"Your just like my mom says," commented Rosa with her mouth full. Hilda swallowed the lump of food in her mouth while she thought of a response.
"How so?" asked Hilda.
"My mom told me that you have been emotionally detached every since you returned two months ago. Where did you disappear?" responded Rosa looking directly into Hilda's blue eyes. Hilda nervously avoided her gaze.
"It's a long story that ends with failure. I would prefer not to talk about it…" answered Hilda with a sigh. She returned her focus to finishing her sandwich. The two remained silent while they ate their food. Twenty minutes of awkward silence later both finished their meals and drinks. Once Andrew noticed he came over to pick up their dirty plates and return them to the kitchen.
"My stomach isn't agreeing me. I'm going to the bathroom," said Rosa standing up and then she rushed to the bathroom clutching her stomach. A couple seconds later Andrew reemerged from the kitchen and noticed Hilda sitting all alone. He walked over to the table.
"Mind if I sit down?" asked Andrew politely. Hilda nodded so he sat down across from her.
"You alright? You seem a bit depressed," mentioned Andrew.
"It's nothing….," mumbled Hilda, avoiding Andrew's gaze.
"Your avoiding my eyes which means your nervous about something, and based on your body language I'd say it's pretty big. My guess is boyfriend troubles," said Andrew. Hilda was dead silent and she awkwardly stared down at her hands.
"Your silence speaks volumes," said Andrew. A tiny smiled crossed Hilda's pale pink lips as she glanced up from her hands.
"Good an actual sign of emotion," said Andrew smiling.
"Andrew stop flirting!" shouted Rosa returning from her trip to the bathroom. Rosa over hastily rushed over to the table to scold Andrew. Her pale cheeks were staring to turn a light rosy red.
"Sorry I was just having a very one-sided conversation with Hilda here," said Andrew with a smirk. He stood up and stepped aside.
"Come on, Hilda lets go. I'll show you where we're staying," said Rosa with her arms crossed.
"Don't we need to pay?" asked Hilda.
"Nah…..you to go ahead. It's on the house," said Andrew as he walked behind the counter.
"Let's go," said Rosa, as she walked over to the front door and then she existed the café. Hilda followed Rosa, but before she left Hilda looked back at Andrew.
"Call me if you get the chance," said Andrew before Hilda left. Hilda followed Rosa down the street, as cars and cyclists speed past the pair on the sidewalk.
"Where are we going?" asked Hilda, as she ran to catch up with Rosa.
"The Pokemon Center there is free loading," replied Rosa.
"Yeah I know. I spent two years traveling around four different regions," said Hilda sharing information about her travels.
"Wow, you been everywhere," said Rosa amazed.
"No I still haven't been to Kanto," said Hilda.
"Hey where did you get your Zoroark?" asked Rosa.
"From an old friend," answered Hilda.
"And who was this old friend?" asked Rosa.
"My lips are sealed," said Hilda refusing to elaborate on the topic of her love life.
"I'll get it out of you someday," said Rosa.
"Speaking of which tell me more about this boy you're dating," said Hilda.
"Curtis is the best and he's so handsome," said Rosa.
"You already told me that. Umm…how did you two meet?" asked Hilda trying to make conversation, as the pair walked up on the Pokemon Center.
"Sorry, I'll tell you later. We need to go reserve a room," said Rosa, as she lead Hilda into the Pokemon Center.
The automatic sliding doors of the Pokemon Center opened up into a large rectangular room. The Pokemon Center had orange walls and glossy white tile floors with a large pokeball design in the center of the room. On both sides of the room next to the doors were four large wooden tables surrounded by several different colored chairs. Trainers sat around the tables telling stories of their travels and boasting about their experiences in battle. Directly across from the doors was a large orange counter that was staffed by a short woman in a nurse uniform with red pigtails. To the right of the counter were four large PCs, and to the left of the counter was a staircase that lead to the seconds floor of the Pokemon Center.
The pair walked up to the counter. The nurse greeted the two trainers with a friendly smile.
"Hello girls! How many I help you?" asked the nurse.
"Hi Nurse Joy! Can I reserved a room?" said Rosa.
"Here is a key. It's room 2C," said Nurse Joy, as she handed Rosa a key.
"Thank you," replied Rosa. Hilda followed Rosa to the stairs and up the stairs to the second floor.