Hi guys its Acereader55, and I'm helping with writing this story with TPROD we will be introducing two o.c.'s, one traveling companion, and one rival. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to review.

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On the edges of the misty shore in Slateport City stood the Stanford family about to spilt for the first time in two years. "Alright kids, don't forget to stock up on food before leaving any of the cities to travel. Always have first aid kits with you-"

"And don't forget to sleep at least six hours but eight if it's possible" the three teens chorused, having heard it many times before. It was only two days after they had decided to go back to traveling. "We know dad, you tell us every time." Maria said with her bright smile, "We each have a kit, and some food but we'll get more once we leave the Poke Center in Pallet Town. This isn't our first time dad" she said cheekily,

"Oh I know sweetheart, just a little hard getting reused to you guys leaving, I'll miss you guys" he glanced at the ferry, "You guys should start loading on, it's going to leave soon." He went over and hugged Lina, "Watch out for them okay? You may be only a year older but you do have a slightly more level-headed mindset most times, so if they get into a fight I can count on you to mediate?"

"Just call me The Mediator, it's sort of become my job" Lina told him with a slight smirk, "But I'll keep 'em in line." She added,

"That's my girl. Remember to hold onto all of your drawings, I can't wait to see them when you get back, one of my favorite parts along with all the stories you guys would tell me."

"Of course Steve" Lina said, having been calling him by his first name since he adopted her all those years ago. Of course she considered him her father, but she was just so used to calling him Steve. Mr. Stanford smiled; he himself knew Lina's feelings towards him so the usage of his first name has yet to faze him,

"Alright Lina, win back that title. Good luck in your contests." They hugged once more and Mr. Stanford moved onto Maria, "Alright sweetheart, keep your eye on the ball while you're in Kanto, boys stay off your mind okay?" Maria giggled,

"Of course Daddy, but if I happen to meet a nice boy then who knows" Mr. Stanford felt the protective side of him bubble up as he muttered under his breath,

"Then I'll remember to have my Charizard on standby" Maria asked him what he said but he smiled, "Nothing Maria, just remember to be careful when you're going around, we both know how clumsy you can be" they both laughed, "Alright bye sweetheart" they hugged and he kissed the top of her head and he walked over to his only son. Christian refused to meet his look and Mr. Stanford sighed inwardly, he was used to his son barely wanting anything to do with him. He saw out of the corner of his eye Lina motioning for her and Maria to give them some privacy. Maria begrudgingly complied and they walked away.

"Bye" Christian muttered roughly and turned to leave but Mr. Stanford reached out and stopped him.

"Wait" he insisted and Christian turned back to his father, "Look Christian I know in the last two years I haven't been father of the year, not by a longshot, but I'm trying. I never wanted to ask any of you to come home, but I had no choice. Grandma needed someone to watch her, and I had to work, Christian you know that if I could I would have taken care of her, and I'm so sorry that you had to come home, but I am your father, and I think I deserve a proper goodbye"

Christian sighed, he knew his dad was right, but he was just so angry that he had to leave traveling to take care of his grandmother. Becoming the Pokémon champion was his dream, and sometimes it felt like his dad didn't understand that he was serious about becoming the best. "I know you didn't mean too" but he added harshly, "But you know dad, sometimes it feels like you don't understand that training to be the best is my dream.

Mr. Stanford shook his head, "Christian of course I understand that, when I was your age that was my dream too, but you the difference between us?" Christian shook his head, "You can actually do it" For the first time in the entire conversation Christian looked his father in the eyes, surprise swimming in his sky blue orbs, "be as surprised as you want but it's true, I believe that you, Lina, and Maria can become champions, but just remember that family matters too, so I want you to go out there and do the best you can for your old man back here in Hoenn"

Christian nodded seriously and the two hugged tightly, happy they were on solid terms for once. Christian turned and Mr. Stanford watched as his kids walked away on a new adventure. He watched until he couldn't see them anymore. Oh, how they were getting older.

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"So me and Maria are in room 215 and Lina you're in room 217 right?" Christian asked as they went to go get settled into their rooms. Lina nodded, "Alright we'll meet for dinner in the ship's dining room at seven-thirty." They agreed on the time and split. Lina used her room key and entered her supposed one person room. She was surprised though when she found another bag on the bed,

"Hello?" She called confused,

"Oh you must be my new roommate, look just stay out of my way and we'll be-"the person stopped talking, "Lina Hikari?" they breathed shocked. Lina turned around to face the voice and saw a girl with shiny ice blue eyes and pin-straight almost snow white blond hair.

"Ah," Lina breathed, "It's nice to see you again Patil" the girl glared at her, "What a coincidence that we are sharing a room, weird since I was told I would be receiving a single room" she mused placing her bag on the other bed.

"Is that all you can say?" Patil said shrilly, "This is unacceptable! I refuse to share a room with you" she said the you with a bitter tone, as if the very thought of Lina in her room were venomous to her health.

"What's the problem Patil? I think it would be nice to catch up" Lina said playing with Patil's temper. She usually wouldn't be like this to anyone, but this girl was a different case. Their past was slightly sketchy. She and Patil had met up when they were ten years old, right at the start of their careers as coordinators, both had exchanged playful teasing words and friendly banter. They had both placed high in their first Grand Festival.

But, when they were ten things changed for the two of them. Lina and she had been the top two in the Grand Festival of Sinnoh in 2006. With the skills of both of them it was an intense battle, but when the clock ran out Lina just barely surpassed Patil. The girl, now angered and embarrassed went from her friendly rival to her bitter rival. Friendly banter changed to serious insults.

When Lina beat her even worse the next Grand Festival in Hoenn, she finally gave up. For three years Patil hid in her family's manor. It didn't help when she heard of Lina's continuous winning in the Grand Festivals of whatever region she was in.

When Patil heard of Lina's leaving competition, a now iced over Patil returned and took what she though was her rightful title of Ice Princess.

Lina herself found herself saddened at the news of her former sort-of friend quitting, but she then found herself annoyed when she came back when she quit. Now it was Lina's turn to take back her title of Coordinating Queen.

"Don't think just because you're back in the game means you will win like last time!" Patil announced, "I'm, a lot stronger since last time!"

"I'm sure you are Patil, since of course you did have those years while you were sitting at home in recluse" Lina bit with a jab at Patil which resulted in nostrils flares from the bitter girl, "But what do you think I was doing back home? Sitting and eating Twinkies? I was training ever moment I could, and I had two amazing trainers to help me." She added

Lina then continued to unpack her things and Patil stood there angered and frustrated, but then she felt sort of happy, on the inside she sort of missed the old times back when they were young and friendly rivals, and in a small fit of kindness and nostalgia Patil muttered, "Hey Lina?"

"Hm?" Lina noised,

"Welcome back" she added and Lina turned to her with a bright smile,

"It's great to be back Patil"

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Christian sat in the dining room an annoyed look on his face as he checked his watch over and over to know just how late his sisters were. He suddenly felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around to face a tall man with short black hair and eyes the color of three barks and a look of wonder on his face,

"Hey, sorry to bother you, but I was just wondering if you're Christian Stanford?"

"Oh, uh yeah, that's me"

"That's so cool!" the guy announced happily, "I don't know if you remember me but I'm Jack Lee Kyrue I was the guy that-"

"I beat to win my first League, of course I remember you" Christian stood up and the two shook hands, "You going to Kanto?" Jack nodded, "That's cool, looks like we'll be having a repeat of a few years ago" he joked and Jak was about to go back when they heard a voice behind them,

"You mean when I beat you for the Johto championship?" they turned to face Maria with her hands on her hips and a smug look on her face but without Lina, ignoring the other girl's absence Christian bit back,

"Actually I was thinking about back in the Orange Islands when I beat you in the top four." He knew he had fallen into a trap when Maria added to his statement,

"And then lost to a newbie?" Christian scowled at her comment but they both heard Jack laughing loudly,

"Wow!" he exclaimed, "You two sure are hilarious!" The siblings exchanged looks and shared some small chuckles, "Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to get back to my Pokémon, they're in the ships center, some girl with a Frosslass demolished my Charmeleon. See you around Kanto!"

Jack ran off before either of the twins could say anything, "Well he seemed nice" Maria said awkwardly and Christian shrugged,

"I hope we run into him again, he was cool, it would be fun to battle him again." He paused as they sat down at the table he saved them, "Do you know where Lina is?" Maria was about to voice that she did not know where the girl was but their questions were answered when who else but Lina ran into the dining room and glanced over before jogging over,

"Sorry" she apologized, "I was sketching some Dewgong and I lost track of time, were you waiting long?" she asked sheepishly,

"No, I just got here" Maria said happily,

Christian glared at them both, "Speak for yourself Maria, I was waiting for a half an hour before you both finally got here" when he saw the sheepish and apologetic looks on the girls faces his anger sizzled, "Alright fine, you're forgiven, now we can finally order." The waiter that had been about to ask Christian to leave so another group could be seated was content when the group ordered various meals and they ate calmly.

"So guess who I'm rooming with" Lina said as they walked towards their rooms,

"I thought you requested a single room?" Christian asked confused, "They didn't follow through?"

"Nope" Lina said popping the 'p' "But I found out I'm rooming with the Ice Princess"

"What!?" the twins exclaimed stopping Lina in her tracks, "Are you kidding me?" Maria said fretfully, "You can't room with your rival, what if she steals your Pokémon, or if she tries to get your strategies out of you, or maybe she'll attempt to kill you or worse!" Maria leaned over and whispered the rest in Lina's ear to which the older girl made a face and pushed the blond away,

"Ugh!" she exclaimed, "That's so gross Maria! I can't believe you even thought of that and I highly doubt Patil would do something like that!" Christian looked between them and sighed,

"I really don't think I want to know what Maria gave as a possibility. They exchanged a few glances and broke into chuckled. They split ways and within a few hours all three were falling asleep to the same thoughts,

This is how it's supposed to be.

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Alright this is the end of chapter 2 of Cut Ties with Lies You've Been Living In. This introduced Jack Lee Kyrue from Traveling Master and Patil Tuyet from Country Girl Pride.

More to come soon,

And about the o.c.'s, we still have these positions open, and by open I mean enter o.c.'s,

Seriously

Do it

Now

I mean it

I will find you if you don't

You don't want to know what will happen if you don't enter o.c.'s

But I'll tell you anyway

*leans super close*

*whispers*

I'll steal your cookies

*Evil Laughter!*

But seriously, we need those o.c.'s if you already sent one, don't fret, send another, because we need 'em. Positions that are still open are-

Lina's Love Interest

Maria's Love Interest

Maria's Rival

Christian's Rival

Thanks guys, hugs and kissed, bye lovelies!