I run all the way until I get back to the waters splitting Kanto and Johto. I send out Staryu, whom I had borrowed from Misty. The Staryu takes me across the water on it's back as I allow my tears to fly behind me in our speed. We hand at surface and I see people on the SS Anne loading onto a boat.
If only I could be one of those people who can sail away from their troubles…I get off the exhausted Staryu and give it Pokemon treats. The Staryu eats them and I put him back into his Pokeball and stop by the gym. Misty is patiently waiting for challengers. A defeating and pitiful looking trainer sulks out of the water-themed gym.
I walk up and hand Misty her Staryu. She smiles. "Thank you, Silver. How did it go?"
"I don't want to talk about it.", I sigh. I knew all of the gym leaders in Kanto and Johto personally from being around Lance at meetings. They seemed to like me; or at least they put up with me.
She pouts at me. "Aw, c'mon Silv. Tell me what's bugging you."
"Please don't call me 'Silv'. And I need to go. Nice talking to you…", I say, as I leave. She huffs and begins her battle with a trainer.
I get on Murcrow and fly to the league. The guards wave to me as I go inside the gates, and I see Lance being talked to by the man who manages the Elite Four (picks out the people to be guards, makes sure the Elite Four is on task and is basically the boss of everyone here).
Lance is screaming at him about something. I wonder what he's being talked to about, since Lance did his job decently. Then, I heard his boss say it.
"…And I'm sorry Lance, but until you can stop your abuse to Silver, you'll have to be placed on hiatus. It is attracting too much attention from the media. Now, if you argue with me one more time like a five-year-old brat who wants a Barbie doll, I can fire you. Would you like that?", says the boss calmly. Lance's face showed fury, and I was scared of the abuse that would follow. "Now, go tell Silver. And don't get any ideas; I'm watching."
Lance walked over with a forced smile. His eyes were practically flaming in loath, and he bent to my level. He glanced at the boss, who had decided to TURN AROUND, and punches me square in the jaw. I fall to the ground, and he kicks me behind a plant. Then, he casually walks toward his boss again. I suppose the boss saw his actions from the corner of his eye, because he points toward the gate and screams at him "YOU'RE FIRED, LANCE!"
Lance swears at him and leaves the Elite Four. I'm just kneeled there in shock on the ground. I get up slowly, shocked at the boss.
"Why?", I ask him.
"A boy named Gold messaged me about this. Apparently others know too, and it's not good for us. A champion can't act this way.", he explains.
Gold.
I nod slowly. "Where will I go?", I ask.
"I'd suggest setting up some plans with a friend. Call your parents or something. You are only 18, and I'm sure they would understand."
"Thank you so much, sir…", I sigh.
"It's no trouble. I'll give you a couple of days, or until we find a new champion."
I walked away, still stunned at the recent events. It was a mixture of happy and terrified feelings. I knew he would want his revenge, yet for now I could be sure of safety while on these grounds. I take out my old PokeGear and dial the familiar number that I have wanted to call for six years but couldn't.
"Hello?", says Gold into the phone.
"Lance was fired. I have a couple days to move out."
There was a long silence.
"I'm sorry.", says Gold. It sounds like he's hiding something.
"May I…" I can't finish. I have too much pride for that.
"May you what?"
"Nevermind…", I mutter and hang up. Imminently, I get another call from him.
"What?!", I snap.
"Yes, you can stay with me.", he answers, reading my mind.
"O-Okay…"
"I'll meet you at the Elite four gate. Tell them to expect me."
"Alright. Bye…"
"Bye."
I smile. I go outside and tell the guards that Gold was coming. They know him as one of the few who beat the Elite four (although, they also know him for getting Alder fired now too). I get ready, and then I sit there and wait. I see the familiar raven hair and his Typloshion trailing behind him for protection.
"Hello, Silver. Are you ready?"
"Yes."
"Let's go."
