All right! Chapter 3 is up and ready! A day early like I promised. I just hate missing weeks of posting chapters! Anyways, are you guys ready to really start our Pokemon journey! What will our boys find in the large and beautiful Lumiose city!?
I'd like to think my beta reader heichousheadphones ( ) for taking time from their busy day to help me with my horrible grammar and for also helping me go through the thinking process while writing this little fic.
Now let's go!
Lumiose City: Part 1
It hadn't taken the two trainers long before they found a quaint cafe that overlooked an ornate fountain. Both trainers had ordered the lunch set special which they were both waiting for in anticipation. It was only after sitting down and resting did they really start to feel their hunger. To distract themselves from the hunger Tsukishima had pulled up a map of the region on his tablet and Yamaguchi made himself busy feeding their Pokemon.
"Here, Snivy! I made it just the way you liked it," Yamaguchi hummed as he handed the snake like Pokemon a bowl of his homemade Pokemon chow. He smiled grew as the picky Snivy hungrily dug into the bowl of food.
"Arfff!" Popplio barked in anticipation, catching Yamaguchi's attention.
"I haven't forgotten about you either," Yamaguchi laughed as he placed Popplio's bowl beside her. With a happy bark, Popplio dug head first into the chow making all sorts of slurping and chimping sounds. Yamaguchi released a small chuckle as he watched his beloved Popplio eat.
Just than a large black fire lizard placed her head upon Yamaguchi's shoulder. As a child this would have shaken Yamaguchi to have such a large powerful Pokemon so close but he had become very accustomed to Tsukishima's Salazzle's way of showing affection. Salazzle's long pink tongue shot out and tickled the inside of Yamaguchi's ear as she released a low hiss.
A shiver ran down Yamaguchi's spine. "Stop that, you," Yamaguchi giggled as he failed to shake the persistent lizard off his back. "If you hang on me like this I won't be able to feed you," he carried on still falling to shake Salazzle off.
"Leave him alone, Salazzle," Tsukishima half heartedly commanded. The large lizard completely ignored him as she carried on invading Yamaguchi's space.
Yamaguchi didn't mind the attention from the large lizard but knew if he took too long her touch could turn hot with anticipation for her lunch. Yamaguchi juggled the can of Pokemon food he had made special for the lizard as he clumsily poured it into a bowl. Salazzle's long tongue licked at his cheek as she eyed the food with hunger.
"It will be ready in a moment," Yamaguchi laughed as the tongue licked at his cheek once more. He pulled out a small jar filled with Tomato Berry jam he had made just before bed last night. With clumsy hands he twisted the lid and poured a good helping of the spicy jam atop the food. "There, all done," he said as he passed the bowl of food over his shoulder into the waiting claws of Salazzle.
With much haste, Salazzle snatched up the bowl and plopped down on the floor next to Tsukishima. She feverishly started on the bowl of food causing Snivy to send her a very disapproving glance.
"They really do love your food, don't they?" Tsukishima commented as he looked up from his tablet to watch his two Pokemon go to town.
With a shy laugh Yamaguchi took his seat at the table. "Well, I do my best to make good food but it's nothing special," Yamaguchi shrugged.
"I usually have trouble getting either of them to eat when you're not around so you must be doing something right," Tsukishima commented. Though his tone was flat, Yamaguchi could make out the smallest hint of a smile on Tsukishima's lips. "It's a good thing were going on this journey together," Tsukishima's facial features changed as he spoke. His gaze focused in on Yamaguchi as a sense of comfort fell over the two.
Yamaguchi could not help but blush. Receiving any form of compliment from his best friend always set his heart aflutter. "Oh, it's probably just your imagination," Yamaguchi mumbled as he looked to Popplio who was just finishing up her meal. He knew if he carried on looking at Tsukki his cheeks would only go from pink to red.
Yamaguchi could feel Tsukishima's eyes on him as he said nothing. Yamaguchi both loved and hated it when Tsukishima examined him like this. It always made him feel self conscious and on edge but also set his heart aflutter and cheeks ablaze. He loved having Tsukishima's undivided attention. Yamaguchi wouldn't say he was in love with his best friend but he definitely felt something more than just friendship towards the trainer. What that something was, Yamaguchi had yet to figure out. He was almost certain that he was the only one out of the two that felt this way.
Before anymore could be said about the topic the waitress came with their lunch orders. As she placed their platters on the table Yamaguchi looked up to see Tsukishima's stone cold expression had returned. The moment had passed and Yamaguchi's heart was returning to normal. He had promised himself he would not let these feelings get the best of him on this journey lest it scared Tsukishima away.
"So, where are we headed to first?" Yamaguchi asked as he and Tsukishima started on their meals.
"Since it's already late in the day we should probably just stay the night here and plan out our route for the next few days," Tsukishima hummed thoughtfully as he examined his map. "We can also pick up any supplies we might need and head out tomorrow morning."
"Oh! Than we can see Prism Tower at night? I heard it is beautiful," Yamaguchi agreed with much enthusiasm. "I also read about a really nice bakery around there too. I'd like to drop by and try some of their macaroons," he rambled on light heartedly as he popped fries into his mouth.
Tsukishima gave a shrug of approval that was met by a large smile from Yamaguchi. The two carried on with idle chat about what to pick up and where to stay for the night as they carried on with their meal. The calm beautiful atmosphere of Kalos helped Yamaguchi relax much faster than he had expected. The late afternoon sun filled the spring air with a warmth that could defuse any amount of stress one might be feeling. With their Pokemon snoozing by the table, both trainers took in the moment to peaceful silence.
Tsukishima began to doze off in his seat as the bright sun reflected beautifully off his face. Though he always felt guilty when he did this, Yamaguchi could not help but appreciate the perfection of his best friend's features. Tsukishima had always been a breathtaking person. Even when they first met Tsukishima had always taken Yamaguchi's breath away. Kalos was the region of beauty and Yamaguchi could not help but get swept away in the romance that filled the city's air.
"WOW! WHAT IS THAT!?" Came a loud voice from behind Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi jumped a mile high as he released a loud startled squawk. Tsukishima whipped up in his seat as he looked around. All three of their Pokemon were standing at the ready looking around for who had disturbed their piece. As quick as a flash an orange blur passed by Yamaguchi and stopped just beside Salazzle.
"Wow! This Pokemon is amazing! I've never seen anything like it!" gasped a boy with orange hair who was getting all up in Salazzle's business.
Salazzle backed away from the human with a warning hiss. Normally she was the one invading people's space but it seemed like she wasn't too into it when it was being done to her. Yamaguchi found himself wanting to warn the boy to back off before she retaliated but was still too startled to really find his voice.
"It's scales are so dark and sleek and cool! It looks so strong," the boy rambled on in rapid succession.
"Hey, kid, haven't you heard of personal space?" Tsukishima warned as he stood up. "Back off my Pokemon before I make you back off," Tsukishima spat non too kind. Salazzle hissed at the intruder one last time before sneaking behind Tsukishima.
"Hey! I'm not a kid," The orange haired boy snapped as he shot up from where he squatted beside Salazzle.
"Really? Could have fooled me," Tsukishima mocked cooly as he looked down on the intruder.
Yamaguchi couldn't help but stifle a laugh as the boy squaked an angry "What!?"
"I'll have you know that I'm Hinata Shoyo and I am going to be the next league champion in Kalos so you better watch out you overgrown Pokebean stalk," the boy, Hinata, snapped like an angry Lillipup. This caused Tsukishima to chuckle condescendingly and Yamaguchi to stifle another laugh.
"I hope you're talking about the Pee-Wee League," Tsukishima carried on in a mocking tone. "The Jr League would never allow such a shorty like you to join."
"I am not part of the Pee-Wee League!" Hinata snapped with much gusto, taking a step forward to get as into Tsukishima's space as he could.
This caused Tsukishima's smirk to falter as the stranger entered his sacred bubble. Yamaguchi picked up on his friend's discomfort. He hoped a fight didn't break out between the two.
"You think you're so tough! Then why not a battle here and now!" Hinata challenged as he stent Tsukishima the stink eye.
Tsukishima hesitated for only a moment. Yamaguchi knew both his Pokemon were in no condition for a battle today. They had only just arrived this afternoon and they were all still exhausted from all the travel. Yamaguchi wanted to step in to break it up but his weak side feared Hinata would turn his rage on him instead.
"What? Are you scared?" Hinata grumbled with a competitive smirk.
"Of you? No way," Tsukishima scoffed with a flip of his head.
"Then we are on?" Hinata pushed on as he began to shake with excitement.
Yamaguchi looked to Tsukki to see his friend looking down at Hinata with the slightest hint of competitiveness in his eyes. Yamaguchi wasn't so sure this was the best way to be starting out their journey. Making enemies was something he would rather avoid for the time being. He wracked his brain as he tried to think of a way to defuse the situation even slightly.
"You can't battle!" Yamaguchi spoke up louder than he meant to.
Hinata whipped around to look at Yamaguchi. He looked almost shocked by Yamaguchi's presence, like he hadn't realized there was a second person. Yamaguchi fidgeted uncomfortably as he tried to think of an excuse. He looked down to find Popplio looking up at him with concern.
"Y-you can't battle here…" Yamaguchi started reluctantly. "Its against the law to battle in the streets like this… we need to leave the town or find a designated battlefield," He carried on as he did his best to remember the rules and regulations of the league.
Hinata's mild shock turned to disbelief, deflating upon hearing this. Tsukishima sent Yamaguchi a look that was hard to read. His friend often didn't care for when Yamaguchi butted into his fights. Yamaguchi could not help but look to the two with a sorry expression. Perhaps he shouldn't have said anything.
"Well, it doesn't matter because I would have been able to beat you anyways," Hinata said as he shook his disappointment. "You may look tough but you're probably just all talk."
"Tsukki is the best battler I know!" Yamaguchi cut in before he nor Tsukishima could stop him. "He's collected the most Z Crystals out of anyone I know and his Salazzle is the biggest Salazzle ever seen back in Alola," Yamaguchi carried on proudly.
"Yamaguchi, shut up," Tsukishima grumbled with a slight pink tint to his cheeks.
"Oh, sorry Tsukki," Yamaguchi replied a bit too chipper.
Hinata looked to Yamaguchi with a bit of curiosity. His intensity from before seemed to have been completely defused. "So you two are from Alola?" He asked as he focused a large majority of his attention on Yamaguchi.
"Yes, we both arrived in Kalos this afternoon," Yamaguchi confirmed with a shy but friendly smile. It was far too early into their journey for any more squabbling. "It's our first time in Kalos."
"Really? It's our first time in Kalos, too," Hinata said with an excited grin. "We just arrived last night from Kanto, my two friends and I."
"You're here with friends?" Yamaguchi questioned as he looked around the general area for two other people.
"Kind of…" Hinata mumbled as he gently kicked a pebble. "I kind of got separated from them," he admitted with a small pout.
"That's what happens when you run off like a kid," Tsukishima scoffed, always at the ready to antagonize.
"What was that?" Hinata snapped.
"Just saying…" Tsukishima shrugged with sass.
"Don't mind him," Yamaguchi assured as he won back Hinata's attention. "I'm Yamaguchi Tadashi, by the way, and that is Tsukishima Kei."
"I'm Hinata, Hinata Shoyo," Hinata said with much pride. "It's a pleasure to meet you Yamaguchi!" he cheered as he held a hand out for Yamaguchi to take.
Yamaguchi only hesitated for a moment before taking the enthusiastic boys hand. "It's nice to meet you too, Hinata," Yamaguchi said with a genuine smile. Part of him cheered at making a new friend.
Hinata then turned to Tsukishima with a small frown. "I suppose it's nice to meet you, too," he said in a much less welcoming tone.
"The feeling isn't mutual," Tsukishima hummed as he snubbed Hinata. This only caused Hinata to release an angry gasp.
"Hinata! Are your friends still in the city?" Yamaguchi cut in before the situation eculated anymore.
"Oh, yeah I think so," Hinata replied thoughtfully. "We were all going to go to the gym here and challenge it together. I got seperated from them while we were headed to the gym."
"There's a gym in Lumiose City?" Yamaguchi spat with dread. Popplio shifted uncomfortably next to him as she looked up at her trainer. Yamaguchi was nowhere near ready to take on a gym and to his horror, Tsukishima was showing mild interest.
"What? You two didn't know?" Hinata said as he shot Tsukishima a look.
"How were we to know? We just got here," Tsukishima replied coolly.
"Well, I'm off to the gym if you two want to join me in taking it on," Hinata proudly stated. "Unless you're too scared," He added as he glanced at Tsukishima.
Anyone with two eyes could see that Yamaguchi was indeed scared. Yamaguchi himself wasn't even going to try to deny it. He wasn't ready for a gym battle. He only had two pokemon, one of witch won't listen to a damn thing he tell it. It'd surly end with his defeat and he was not ready for that yet.
"Just because we don't take the gym on today doesn't mean we are scared," Tsukishima came back cooly. "Responsible trainers know when to push their Pokemon and let their Pokemon rest up," he carried on as if he here talking to a child.
Yamaguchi could see in Tsukishima's eyes that he was interest in the gym. Part of Yamaguchi was so grateful that Tsukki was making an out for them but he dreaded to think that he was holding his best friend back. Yamaguchi fidgeted where he stood as these thoughts raced through his mind.
Hinata looked to the two trainers in disappointment. His large shining eyes landed on Yamaguchi and held there longer than they had for Tsukishima. It was almost as if Hinata was pleading for them to go along with him. Part of Yamaguchi had a feeling that Hinata just wanted company.
"Well, it wouldn't hurt to just check it out, right, Tsukki?" Yamaguchi meekly spoke.
Hinata brightened immediately upon hearing this. "Yeah, and this way, whether you decide to battle or not, you'll be able to get a good look at what to expect," Hinata cheered.
Yamaguchi smiled softly as he gave a small nod of agreement. He looked to Tsukki to see if he too was game. The blond trainer had a small pout on his face as he watched Hinata wiggle with anticipation. His annoyance was rising with every hop Hinata made. Tsukishima's eye than landed on Yamaguchi as if to ask if this was really want Yamaguchi wanted. Yamaguchi gave another soft reluctant nod.
"Fine," Tsukishima sighed as he rolled his eyes dramatically.
"Great! Now I'm not alone anymore," Hinata cheered, grabbing Yamaguchi's hands to do a small dance.
Yamaguchi released a small yelp of surprise as Hinata spun him around three times. All the while Popplio barked with glee at their feet. Their voiceterious antics caused several passerbyers to look their way. Tsukishima sent the smaller tainer an annoyed glare that went unnoticed by Hinata. Yamaguchi's head spun once Hinata released him causing him to fall back into his chair.
"So, where is the gym?" Yamaguchi mumbled as his vision slowly stopped spinning.
"Right... about that…" Hinata laughed sheepishly. His attention stayed on the nicer Yamaguchi, ignoring the increasingly irritated Tsukishima. "Like I said, I'm lost. I don't remember."
"You at least must know the name of where the gym is…" Tsukishima scoffed, his tone holding little patience.
"I know the name of the area," Hinata snapped as he turned to face Tsukishima. "I just can't remember at the moment."
"Somehow I'm not surprised," Tsukishima replied with cocky smirk. This caused Hinata to fume all the more.
"Well, do you remember anything about the gym?" Yamaguchi softly cut in before the argument could grow any further.
"Yeah, I think Yachi said something about it being a part of a landmark…" Hinata hummed thoughtfully. Tsukishima and Yamaguchi both sent Hinata verified expectant looks.
"This is the biggest City in Kalos, there is bound to be several landmarks," Tsukishima pointed out none too kind.
"I know that," Hinata sharply replied, glaring at the taller trainer. "But I just got here too so you can't expect me to know everything."
"The only landmark I'm aware of is Prism Tower," Yamaguchi once again cut in. "I haven't had a chance yet to read the brochure Professor Sycamore gave us so I could be wrong."
"Prism Tower…" Hinata hummed as if the name was familiar to him.
With a heavy sigh, Tsukishima pulled out his tablet and mumbling about how useless some people are. Hinata sent him the stink eye but said nothing. Yamaguchi couldn't help but release a small sigh of his own. Though he never had much problem getting along with Tsukki, it seemed almost impossible for most others to be considered acceptable by the taller trainer.
"According to the information here the Lumiose City Gym is located somewhere in Prism Tower," Tsukishima read, looking up from his tablet and sending Hinata a very condescending smirk.
"Why didn't you do that in the first place?" Hinata snapped.
"It's not our problem that you don't know where you are going," Tsukishima replied with a shrug. "You should carry a map next time."
"Wow, I didn't realize the gym was part of Prism Tower," Yamaguchi cut in for the third time. He had to admit that it was becoming exhausting. "I did want to see the tower before the end of the day."
Hinata's attention returned once more to Yamaguchi. "Great, then let's go together!" he cheered with an award winning smile.
"Now is just as good a time as any, I guess," Yamaguchi replied nervously, still on edge about visiting a gym so soon to their arriving. "You ready to go now, Tsukki?"
Tsukishima shot Hinata a sour look before turning his attention to Yamaguchi. His expression softened slightly as he shrugged in approval. Yamaguchi returned the shrug with a smile. The whole silent exchange left Hinata in the dark.
"Let's get going then," Yamaguchi cheered with a clap of his hands.
With that the three trainers and their Pokemon packed up and headed off towards Prism Tower. The location of the Lumiose City Gym.
Ah, yes! A new challenger has appeared. I wonder what they will discover at Lumiose City Gym? Will the three trainers actually take it on. Will they receive their first badges so soon into their journey? Will Hinata be able to reconnect with his other two travel companions!? On the suspense! Well, there is only one way to find out and that is to stay tuned!
Hey all. So I was able to get chapter 3 out early. I am unsure I am going to be able to do the same for Chapter 4. Ya see, I am going to be on vacation so I am unsure how much free time I will have next weekend to post chapter four. You may find it early next week, the end of this weekend, or if I really get too busy to get online I will just post two chapters the next week. Sorry for any delay.
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