by ~WolfXSoul, Moments ago
Fan Art / Fan Fiction / General Fiction
It was nice to sit by the ranch's lake and talk with my sister.
"Sis, I gotta show you these ultimate kawaii Pokémon!" I had sent her a Pokémon egg a while ago, and it turned out to be an Ekans. "Come out my cuties!" My sister was always strange, even though I only knew her when she was five. She loved psychic and dark Pokémon, and she liked to have ones that normally people wouldn't call cute. So when I saw two snake Pokémon and a weird little, hunched over creature with jewels for eyes. "This is my Arbok, Seviper, and Sableye!" She picked up the Sableye, which stared at me with a grin.
"Where did you get them?" I asked her. I don't remember seeing either of them in the regions I went to.
"In Hoenn, duh. I'm surprise you didn't ever go there since we are closest to it." She said while twriling around with her purple Pokémon.
"I went to leave with Auntie, and there was no way I was heading back in this direction." I said, a flustering blush appeared on my face. During my moment of aggravation, I felt something tap my shoulder. Turning, I was greeted with a tongue about to touch me. "AHHH!" Screaming, I fell backwards and landed roughly on the ground. My sister and her Pokémon burst out laughing at me, while my Pokémon came rushing to my aid. Standing up, I glared at her.
"Not funny Selena! You know about Haunter's licks!" I yelled, glaring at the floating purple Pokémon. It was just like its master.
"Sorry sis, we couldn't pass up such an opportunity." Out of the corner of my eye, I saw something move in the water. Since my sister's back was to the lake, an evil glint crossed my face.
"Yeah, yeah, all in good heart to scare your poor sister to death." I said, nodding to Rain. She seemed to understand what I meant, and quietly moved towards the water. Once my sister's laughs died down, she found it amusing to reenact the scene. Her Pokémon laughed and she clutched her sides.
A large shape shot up from the water and a loud roar echoed through the forest. Selena turned around slowly to see a Gyaradous behind her. Screaming, her and her Pokémon ran behind some trees. It was my turn to laugh as I went over to the water serpent.
"It's good to see you Neptune. I hope this lake is big enough for you." The Gyaradous let out a happy sound as he lowered his head to my level. I ran my hand along his smooth scales and got to scratching a special spot. It was nice to see a happy face on a Gyaradous, since usually they are seen as foul-tempered Pokémon.
"That was so mean!" Selena cried.
"What is going on here?" Mom came up and had her hands on her hips. "Why are you getting Gyaradous all fired up? Our guest were concerned." She yelled.
"Sorry mom," I ducked my head in shame. Her tone was worried, it made me think that something was wrong.
"It's okay. I'm sorry I yelled... It's just been, hard. Come in the house, there are some things you need to know Cecil." Saying good bye to Neptune, I followed my mom back to the house. I turned to my Pokémon, "It's okay guys, you can relax out here." Everyone except for Rain, went to lay out in the sun. Rain was always usually glued to my side, especially since coming back. She seemed, on guard.
We sat down in the white and black kitchen. My Skitty, Baby, who I really gave to my mom to keep her company, came over to greet me.
"Hey there Baby," I cooed while scooping up the adorable creature into my arms. Rain seemed jealous, as she tried to get onto the chair next to me. I used to always hold her when she was an Eevee. Laughing, I pulled out the chair and mom sat down a crossed from us.
"Cecil, as you can tell, your father isn't here." A wave of relief washed over me. I wasn't ready to face him, especially not after what he did. "We... got a divorce about a year ago," Mom looked down at her hands that she clenched tightly. My eyes widened and I was at a lost for words. "You were right. He had an affair, numerous ones actually. I was tired of it, and it was only hurting your sisters." Yes, it had been 3 years since I was informed that I had a new baby sister. Serah was her name. "He left a while before I filed and he had taken a bit of money to help restore a gym he found. The only way I know that is because his sister Nancy informed me since he tried to borrow money from her. After the divorce, the island was hit by a horrible storm. I tried my hardest to help, but since then, we rarely get people coming for eggs. The caves were we used to get the evolutionary stones had been blocked off and deemed dangerous to go to." She paused and cupped her face in her hands. I went to my mother's side to try to stop her sobs. "We've been barely holding on." She said through hiccups.
"Don't worry mom. I'll stay and I will try my hardest. Rain, I and the team will get people to come."
"Poreon!" Rain cried with determination.
For a year, I spent my time trying to get people to come to the ranch. During that time, my two eggs I had been taking care of, hatched. Two Eevees that I named Icy and Lee. I used a shard from the stones I found in Sinnoh to evolve them to a Glaceon and Leafeon. That brought some interest, even from the people in town.
It was just after my 17 birthday that my mom asked me a favor.
"Cecil, you've been such a big help, but the debut your father put us in, is still looming overhead. Cecil, would you mind going to the Hoenn region to find some evolutionary stones? Since I will never charge for an egg, we used to always make money off of the stones. From what I know, Hoenn has many good caves and places to find them. I really don't want to ask you to do this. I would rather you stay here, but I don't have any other choice." Mom was on the brink of tears. I accepted the mission and got ready to leave two days from now. During that time, I had to think of who to bring with me.
I've never gone without Rain, and I could never leave her. Flare has been a big help to mom, Sunny as well, so they will stay here. Moon has always had troubles getting used to other people, so it would be best to bring her. Storm as well. She really doesn't get along with anyone but me. Icy and Lee should probably stay because they are good spokesmen for the ranch. Neptune has become the king of that lake, so I doubt he will want to leave. Beauty is a great help with getting the food to the Pokémon and she loves the open fields to run in. That leave Blaze and Foxy. I think... I can take one of them with me, and leave the other one home. That thief who tries to take the eggs is afraid of them.
My thoughts were interrupted when Selena came in.
"Sis! I heard it all and I want to come with you!"
"What?!"
Should her sister come with her or no? And which one should she take with her, Ninetails or Aracanine? (They will be returned since she will get some new pokemon in Hoenn
Please tell me what you think about the plot. You can see how her and Steven are going to meet. I wish you could hold as many Pokemon as you wanted.
Peace
Wolf