When I originally wrote this I had no idea if I was going to continue it. So I let it sit around for a while. It has been a couple months and I only just decided now that I was going to continue it and complete it. I should have plenty of time to work on it since summer break is almost here too.

I had a small grin on my face as I approached my house. I had just met a hard to find physic Pokémon. It seems to like me too. Well I guess it's more of a he but still. I don't get why this Ralts would want to hang out with me. I'm probably one of the most boring, most pathetic person in the region. At least that is what everyone else has told me.

I try not to believe them but it just not to when you hear the same old words every day with no friend to back you up.

As I get closer to the entrance of my house I see that Taylor and John are waiting at the entrance. I don't know what they'd want with me since they have already made my day crappy anyways. I assume they have nothing better to do that relentlessly tease me.

"Awe, look Alexa got scared of the woods and ran back to her mommy.", John taunted.

"No I-I didn't. I actually find the woods very peaceful.", I replied.

" Oh really, why did you come back then?", Taylor questioned.

"I needed to come home for dinner.", I told them.

"Your such a liar.", Taylor said arrogantly.

"If you weren't scared then you would have run away just like your brother did being the outcast you are.", John scolded.

"Yeah that's right you're an outcast. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise", Taylor scoffed.

"Why are you being mean to her?" Leo asked

"Huh who said that.", Taylor screamed.

"Taylor I think it's a ghost. We better run now", John yelled.

After that they went home crying like little babies. Leo must have hid when I wasn't looking so he could scare them. I thought Ralts were nice to all things. Maybe they don't like certain people.

"Why were they being mean to you", Leo questioned.

I looked around to figure out where my new friend had gone. Apparently he had hid in a bush right in front of my house. He's pretty clever if you ask me. I really didn't want to answer his question. To be honest I don't even know why they do it. I never did anything to them.

"I don't know Leo. Things have always been like they are now even when I've tried to change them.", I replied quietly.

"Things are going to change now. I'm help you change them.", Leo told me kindly.

"How are you going to do that? You're such a kind small little thing.", I asked

"Even the smallest of things can change the way things are if they really try hard enough. That's what my mom always told me when I got discouraged. Now I'm telling you the exact same thing. Her words must mean something if I am telling you them now.", Leo assured.

"I guess they do don't they. Will you promise me that you will help me change things for the greater good.", I questioned.

Leo stared at me blankly for a couple of seconds. I think what I said must have shocked him.

"I promise.", Leo said smiling at me.

"I don't know what to say. My little girl has grown up." , My mom cried.

"Mom are you ok.", I asked.

"I'm fine sweet heart. Come on in. dinner is ready. You too Ralts.", My mom said with sadness in her voice.

I could tell that she was shocked that I brought a Pokémon home. She didn't seem too angry about it like I thought she would be. After that we didn't say anything the entire meal. It made me feel guilty for bringing a Pokémon home against her rules. I know she is afraid that I will never come back like my brother did. He came with a Pokémon one day. They seemed to be very close. The next day he left without warning. He didn't even leave a note.

A couple months passed and we heard nothing from my brother. That was until on the news one day we saw my brother in a group of Team Aqua members. I can't what they did but because he was in that group he was automatically a criminal.

When my mother found out it broke her heart. She was never the same after that day. I can understand why she is afraid to let me go out into the world. I'm not like my brother though. I don't support what Team Aqua or Team Magma does as a group. It is not in my interests. I rather fill up the entire Pokedex with information about all the Pokémon than join them.

"Alexa, we need to talk." ,My mom yelled.

I know its trouble. It's all because I brought Leo home. This time it is going to be different though. I don't care what my mother says. I am going to keep my Ralts and she won't do anything about it.

I looked at my mom. Usually I don't make eye contact with people; this is a serious matter though. It requires me looking her in the eye.

"Alexa, I see that you got a Pokémon of your own.", my mom said in a said tone.

"Yeah and what's wrong with that.", I said with an attitude.

"I'm happy for you. I want you to know that. I have never seen you so happy in your life. It makes me relieved to see that you finally have a friend. You've grown so much in just a couple hours. That's why….here.", My mother sobbed.

She pushed over a box. It was wrapped up and it had a bow on it. I wasn't sure what it was for, so I unwrapped it. Inside it there was a Pokeball. Right next to it there was a note. It said:

My sweet little Alexa, it seems that only yesterday you were a little girl. You're all grown up now. As much as it breaks my heart to let you go I think it is time you go and find out that not all people are cruel like the ones you have known. It's time that you get out of the shadows and let the spotlight on be on you. That is why I give you a Pokeball. You and that Ralts have some sort of connection. With his permission you can go out and travel Hoenn together. Just promise me that you will come back and visit me sometimes.

I couldn't help but cry. I have never heard my mother say anything like this ever, even if this was just written. She made me feel special for once in my life.

"Mom, thank you, and I promise I'll visit you.", I cried.

"I know. It's ok to cry. I recommend you go to sleep soon. You have a big day tomorrow.", She sobbed.