Emma's POV

The photoshoot finally ended and I decide to go straight home afterwards. As soon as I get home, I let my Pokémon out of their Pokéballs. They all seem extremely happy, but as soon as they see my face, their happiness fades to sadness.

"Hey don't worry about me! I just had a rough day at work that's all. Let me get you some food. You all did a great job this morning!" I compliment. I go through my cabinets and pull out six bowls and six different kinds of Pokémon food. I fill the bowls and place them on the ground. "There you go everyone! Dig in!" I state. All of them charge at their food and they start to eat. I look through my fridge and pull out leftover pizza I had the night before and heat that up in the microwave. After a little while, I change into my pajamas and I watch some T.V. I go on to the local news and I watch that until I hear a knock at the door. I walk up to the door and I look through my peep hole. I see Siebold in the hallway in his black v-neck and damaged jeans. I open the door but I don't undo the chain lock.

"Hey." Siebold states.

"Hey." I reply.

"Can we talk?" Siebold questions. I shut the door, undo the lock, and open the door all the way.

"Come in." I state. Siebold walks in and looks at me. "Please have a seat." I gesture over to the couch. He walks over to the couch and takes a seat while I make some tea. I hand him a cup of tea.

"Thanks." Siebold states. He takes a sip from the cup. "Listen about the shoot."

"It's fine. I don't need you to worry about me." I assure.

"Yeah, but Coco told me that something happened a while back that prevents you from opening yourself up to others." Siebold states. I look at Siebold. "What happened?" I don't feel like talking about it. But Lady Coco says that talking about it might help me recover.

"It happened about 2 year ago-" I start, then something on the news came on.

"And in breaking news, a young man who was serving 10 years for domestic violence has just broken out of Kiloude City Prison. This young man beat his girlfriend 2 years ago and put her in the hospital. The prisoner goes by the name of Jackson and in his cell, guards found a note, it read 'I'm going to finish the job'. We will inform you on all details that will come in as the days go by." the new broadcaster states. I can't move. I feel like I was pinned down to my couch. I'm scared.

"Emma, are you okay? Emma?" Siebold tries to get my attention. I feel his hand on my shoulder. "Emma what's wrong?"

"He's back. He's coming." I whisper.

"What do you mean?" Siebold questions.

"It all happened 2 years ago. I was going out with a boy who was 2 years older than me. I loved him so much that I would do anything for him. But he took advantage of that. He asked me to do all of these things that I didn't feel comfortable doing. So he beat me if I didn't do what he wanted. Even through all of the beatings, I still loved him. I was thinking about getting help, but I was afraid. I had my interview for Lady Coco's assistant a few days after the worst beating he gave me. I had to wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, and sunglasses just to hide all of the bruises. But when Lady Coco wanted to look at my eyes, I told that I couldn't show her. She was a little angry and ripped them off my head. She saw that my left eye was purple and swollen. She asked me what happened and I told her everything. Before I knew it, my boyfriend was in jail. Lady Coco put him in jail so that I could work without having to worry. I owe her my life." I explain. Siebold looks at me with a sad look in his eyes.

"Emma I need you to tell me one more thing. Was he the kid that was just on the news?" Siebold questions. I look at him and I shake my head.

"Yes." I whisper. After I say that, I try my hardest to hold back my tears. I feel a huge lump in my throat. I bury my face in my hands. "I don't know what to do." I feel Siebold's arms wrap around my shoulders.

"It'll be okay." Siebold assures. I look up at him. I bury my face in his shoulder as I start to cry. I cry and cry on end until I hear another knock on my door. Siebold let's me go and goes up to the door. He opens the door and I see Lady Coco in the doorway.

"Siebold, what are you doing here? Never mind that, is Emma here?" Lady Coco questions. I sit up and I look at her. "Oh Emma!" Lady Coco runs to the couch and sits next to me. "Are you alright? I'm guessing you saw the news." She infers.

"Yes." I reply.

"Emma, I think we both know for your safety that you can't stay at home alone anymore until Jackson is caught. You can stay with me until then, but I don't want you going anywhere alone anymore, do you understand?" Lady Coco states.

"She doesn't need to worry about being alone. I'll stay with her until Jackson is caught." I look at Siebold.

"You really don't have to." I reply. I can just go back to Vaniville town for a few days to see my mother." I reply.

"No, you're staying in town. Until he's caught you aren't going anywhere without me." Siebold states.

"Siebold, are you sure? I don't want to put you in any danger." I reply.

"I won't be in any danger. I'm one of the Elite four for pete's sake. I think I'll be fine." Siebold states.

"I guess it's settled. Siebold, you'll be staying with Emma until Jackson is caught." Lady Coco states. I can't go against Lady Coco's word.

"Yes ma'am." I agree.

"Alright then. Coco, can you stay with Emma until I get my stuff from the hotel and bring it over here?" Siebold requests.

"Of course I can." Lady Coco replies. Siebold leaves the penthouse and I'm left alone with Lady Coco and my Pokémon. Oh no. She'll find out about Blaziken, Greninja, and Pidgeot! I see those three behind Lady Coco, I wave them away and Lady Coco looks behind.

"Emma, are those your Pokémon?" Lady Coco questions. I feel like lying, but that will make her even more mad.

"Yes ma'am. Greninja was my first Pokémon, Pidgeot was the first Pokémon I caught, and Blaziken was a present from my father before he left my family." I explain. She looks at me with a sad look in her eyes. All of them bow in respect for her.

"They're all so well trained. Why didn't you tell me you had them?" Lady Coco questions.

"Because I was afraid you would fire me for having 'unattractive' Pokémon." I reply.

"Well I guess I can see that action from me. But I believe that since they are all so well trained, they can help out around the shop from time to time." Lady Coco confesses. I look at her with shock.

"Do you mean it Lady Coco?" I question.

"Of course I do." Lady Coco replies. I feel excitement burst through my body. I run up and hug Lady Coco.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I cheer.

"It's not a problem. Just let me go!" Lady Coco states. I let go.

"I apologize Lady Coco!" I state. I hear a knock on the door. I walk up and I see Siebold with 2 suitcases. I open up the door and I let him in.

"Okay, I've got all my stuff. Coco, you're free to go." Siebold states.

"Alright. Don't be afraid to call if something happens. Emma you have my Holo Caster number. Call if you need something." Lady Coco offers.

"Okay Lady Coco. Have a nice night." I state. I close the door and its just me and Siebold.

"So where should I put my stuff?" Siebold questions.

"Oh man! I just remembered. I feel awful!" I state.

"What's wrong?" Siebold questions.

"I only have one bedroom..." I whisper. Siebold's face flushes red and I feel mine to the same.

"I'll sleep on the couch." Siebold offers.

"No! I'll sleep on the couch. You can sleep in my bed." I state.

"Are you sure that's alright?" Siebold asks me.

"I'm sure. We should get to bed. It's pretty late." I reply. I grab a couple of pillows and a blanket from my closet and I fall asleep on the couch.