Note from the author: Thanks to everyone reading the story and to those who reviewed, followed or favorited. It's awesome to see people are liking the story so far. Please continue to let me know what you all think of the story or how I can improve it. Hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I do apologize for the awkwardness of the 3rd person flashback in the middle of a 1st person story. I also want to say that regular updates aren't guaranteed due to school, but I will update this when I can.
Clarification: In case of confusion the italics are usually thoughts, except with the flashback and titles. Eliza is my made up name for Hugh's sister, since they just call her Hugh's sister in the game. I will also explain more about Rosa's past as the story continues.
Anyway, enough of my rambling, enjoy the story.
Another wave crashed into me. I kept my head just on top of the water as I tried my best to fight the current. Just a little longer. I have to do this. I persisted further, swimming as hard as I could.
"Five, four, three, two, one. Cut the simulator off. Rosa ,darling, you did fabulous." Sam, one of the coordinators of the set, said. "You are officially ready to go to the film location for tomorrow."
I got out of the pool and dried off with a towel that was tossed to me. "Thanks Sam." I replied.
"You really did do an awesome job, Rosa. The simulator produced waves and currents a little rougher than what you will be dealing with tomorrow." Sam said. I smiled.
"That's my girl." a familiar voice said.
"Dad?" I questioned as I turned to face the source of the voice. "DADDY!" I shouted as I ran to greet him. "I can't believe you are back from your Kanto trip. I would hug you but I'm soaked. How did it go? How long were you standing here? Did you have fun?"
My father laughed. "Rosa, calm down a bit. Eager as ever I see. The trip turned out to be shorter than I anticipated so I came back early. It was a very enjoyable trip. In fact I'm thinking of taking you and your mother to Pallet for vacation sometime."
"Really? That sounds awesome." I smiled. "I'd love to see Kanto sometime. So wait how long were you standing here and did you let mom know you were back yet?"
"You're in the interrogation mood today. I got here as you were hopping into the pool. I saw you swim against the simulator. It was quite impressive and yes. I called your mother as soon as I got off the plane. Are you almost done with your training? I hear you have a red carpet premier tonight."
I nodded. "Yeah, let me check with Sam and then I'll head off to the changing room. I'll meet you out front in about fifteen minutes." He nodded and headed towards the exit. I sighed. I had another premiere today. My movie, Mystery Doors of the Magical Land 3, was coming out. Since it was the last movie of its series, the producers were throwing an extra special premier.
"We are finished for the day. We will be seeing you tomorrow. Have fun tonight." Sam said.
"Thanks, I'll see you tomorrow." I replied. I walked towards the changing room. I headed over to the shelf. The first thing I grabbed was my good luck charm. I stared at it, remembering the day I got it. It was my seventh birthday and my parents took me to a carnival.
The little girl ran through the crowd eager to get a good seat for the magic show. Her parents had gotten caught in the crowd and she was soon out of their sight. The girl soon tired and realized that she was lost. She wandered back towards the way she had come from, but to her dismay her parents were nowhere to be seen. The girl spotted a tree in the distance and headed towards it. She thought climbing it would give her a better view. Near the tree was an elderly woman selling souvenirs. One in particular caught the child's eyes. She pointed towards the necklace.
"I've seen that Pokémon before!" she exclaimed.
The old women plucked the necklace from the rack. "This one?" The girl nodded. "How is that possible?" the women mumbled. "Child, do you know what this Pokémon is?"
"No. I couldn't find a picture of it. Momma and Papa didn't know what I was talking about when I tried to tell them about him." The girl replied.
The women smiled. "It's called a Victini. He is said to bring good luck to those who befriend him. He is quite a rare sight to behold." She paused for a moment. "What's your name deary?"
"My name is Rosa."
"I see. Rosa, would you like to keep this necklace?"
"I would, but I don't have any money and I'm lost."
The women laughed. "Here child take it. You don't need to pay for it."
"Thank you very much." Rosa said with a small bow.
"Rosa," a voice called out. Rosa turned to see her mother and father in the distance. She ran off to meet them. She glanced back while running to wave at the women, but a small figure caught her attention. It disappeared as soon as it appeared. Victini? The girl thought.
I snapped back into reality and put on my golden necklace. I fingered the Victini charm for a few moments and then slipped on a yellow skirt over my swimsuit. I pulled on a white top and grabbed my bag. I headed to the front of the building.
"Ready to go kiddo?" my father asked. I nodded as we drove off. Time to get ready for the big event.
"Rosa, Rosa, Rosa!" the fans screamed as I exited the limo. My mom talked me out of having my hair in two buns like usually so my hair was down and curled softly. My skinny sky blue dress brushed the ground as I passed the screaming fans. I smiled and waved while I walked across the carpet. I signed a few autographs as I went. Unfortunately I didn't really have the time to sign them all. Cameras were constantly flashing.
"Rosa, come here. We should pose for a few pictures together." Sabrina, my costar, called. I nodded and we posed for a few pictures. "This evening has been so much fun, but the best part is soon to come. Everyone will absolutely adore the film." I smiled in response. "I'll catch up with you later. Tata." She walked further down the carpet as I turned to sign another autograph.
"ROSA!" a voice shouted. A little girl scooted under the ropes that kept the crowd back and sprinted towards me.
"Eliza," a woman's voice called. Wait, don't I know an Eliza? The girl was getting near me, but the security guards blocked her path. She screamed my name again. My view of her was obstructed so I couldn't make out who she was. I approached the security guards.
"Miss Rosa, this young girl claims she knows you." one of them said. I peeked around one of the guards.
"Oh, hey Eliza." I said. "You guys can leave her. She's a friend."
"Okay miss." One stated as they left.
"Rosa!" the girl squealed as she gave me a hug.
"How are you doing Eliza? It's been while since I've seen you." I replied as I squatted down to face her.
"I'm doing great." She said, grinning.
"That's good to hear. Who came with you?"
"My mommy." She turned and pointed to her mother. I waved at her. She looked relieved and waved back. "Big bro is still traveling."
"I see. Hugh is still traveling." I mumbled. "So, are you looking forward to the movie?"
"Yup. Oh! Rosa, could you please sign this?" she asked pulling her ticket out of her pocket.
I laughed. "Sure Eliza." I autographed the top right of the ticket. "You better get back to your mom. You don't want to lose her in the crowd."
"Okey dokey." She said. I walked her over to her mom.
"Thank you Rosa. I'm sorry if Eliza caused you any trouble." She said.
"She wasn't any trouble. Sorry I have to get going. I hope you enjoy the night." I said, waving as I headed further down the carpet. They waved back and soon they were out of sight. I saw a few of the crew members gesturing for me to come. I approached them and they led me to the theater. I sat in the reserved row. The theater filled up and the movie hit the screen. After three years as an actress, I still wasn't completely used to seeing myself on the screen. At the end, the credits started to roll and the audience clapped. I guess they liked it.
I got home and went straight to bed. I was exhausted. Stardom was great, but it had its drags too. I changed into my pajamas and fell onto my bed. I wonder if this is what the rest of my life is going to be like. Filming, premieres and auditions. I sighed and drifted off to sleep.
I had a nightmare.
I was running through a dark meadow. A black shadow approached me. I couldn't out run it. I braced myself, but the scenery changed. I was on a mountain path, being chased by a group of Cofagrigus. I heard a man's voice echo.
"Get her. She will lead us to it."
I sprinted into a wooded area, but the Cofagrigus were too fast. They surrounded me. Suddenly fire shot out of nowhere towards the Cofagrigus. The fire spread and suddenly lit all the trees around me. I wanted to scream for help, but I couldn't open my mouth. I heard a small cry. Victini's cry. I tried to see through the flames but I failed. I found myself falling to the ground. The intense red and orange flames flickered closer and closer. I pushed myself up clumsily and rushed through the flames. I ran straight through and came to a cliff edge. The edge crumbled underneath my feet and I was falling.
I shot up from my bed. My heart was racing and my breath heavy. Fifth nightmare this month. Is this normal?
"Ready to film darling?" the director asked. I nodded. "Okay Rosa, just run toward the river and release Vaporeon. You will cross the river together. If you slip just practice the swimming techniques from yesterday's training, until we can get to you."
"Okay." I said.
"Places everyone. Action." The director shouted.
I took my cue and ran. "A river." I glanced behind me. "They're still chasing me. I better cross it. Go Vaporeon." I shouted tossing the Pokeball. Vaporeon emerged. "I need you to help me cross the river."
Vaporeon nodded and we jumped into the water together. I held on ,kicking lightly, while Vaporeon crossed the river. Something started to feel funny. A flash of black overtook me, causing me to let go of Vaporeon. I was about to start swimming, but another flash came. This one was more of a vision. I was seeing trees and the ground, which was about six feet below me, moving. I quickly realized I was seeing someone or something flying. The water was carrying me further and further from the shoot. I was submerged a few times, before I finally snapped out of the vision. Suddenly the current picked up. Too strong. I can't fight it. Everything went black.
Something poked me. My eyes opened slightly. Two wide blue eyes stared at me. Victini? Everything went black again.
