AN: Hello readers and welcome back to my story! I may actually be able to stick with these daily updates... weird. Enjoy this chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon or any of its characters.
Gigarot: Thanks! I'm really glad that you like this idea. Hopefully I'll continue to see your input as this story evolves.
The Diary of a Pokémon Pacifist
Chapter 2
Today started off in an… interesting way. The Professor came up to my loft at the crack of dawn, and asked me to go and bring Selene back to the lab. Something along the lines of, "Hey there, Lillie! Bring me that great new Trainer. Woo!" He didn't tell me what he needed her for, but honestly I didn't mind running the errand for him. Selene has done so much for me in the short time we've interacted, and yet I don't know anything around about her. His errand was a perfect opportunity for us to get to know one another!
My plans almost fell apart when I had to introduce myself to her mother… it was so embarrassing! Selene's mother was extremely pleasant, though I'm pretty sure that I stuttered through my entire introduction. She even referred to me as Selene's friend! I've never had a real friend before…
Actually, would Wicke count?
No, I don't think friends are usually paid to spend time with you.
As we walked our conversation was a little awkward, mostly because I hadn't interacted casually with another person in a so long. I mainly listened as Selene filled in the gaps, freely sharing small tidbits about herself. I learned that she is an only child, that she grew up with her mother's old contest Meowth, and that she isn't a fan of Alolan malasada (we're keeping the last one a secret from Hau)
In return I asked her to keep Nebby's existence a secret. No one other than the Professors were supposed to know about it, but considering the circumstances at the bridge I assumed pleading for her silence would be the safest option. I don't know what I would do if my mother's goons learned of our location and attempted to separate Nebby and me again.
The Professor was training with Rockruff when we arrived. Honestly, I feel like I'm the only adult living in this lab. Professor Kukui acts like nothing more than an overgrown child! But, he means well, and I know that, even if he uses more… unconventional methods to conduct research.
Immediately he went off on another one of his tangents about the Rotom Dex, completely losing Selene in the process. She turned to me with furrowed brows, mouthing "help me". I quickly cleared my throat and stepped forward to explain the many functions of a Rotom Dex. You don't stay in a Pokémon Professor's loft without learning a thing or two about his research!
After I finished explaining Selene's new Dex the Professor offered her an amulet for the Alolan island challenge. She accepted it eagerly, obviously excited to get out and test her strength against other Pokémon trainers. I couldn't help a small smile from creeping its way onto my lips. Her overwhelming excitement was almost childlike, it reminded me so much of Gladion when we were kids. Back before our mother changed, before she tried to rob him of his love for Pokémon…
The Professor assigned me to be Selene's guide, at least until she is more familiar with the area and her new team. We agreed to meet up tomorrow morning at the entrance to Hau'oli city so that I can show her around. Unfortunately, I know that our time isn't unlimited. She'll be leaving Melemele island sooner or later to challenge other kahunas, but I'd really like to become good friends before that happens!
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~ The Palmtop Tiger