Chapter 4- Handshake Ahead

Falkner was surprised to see someone call him. He turned around to see that it was that shining beauty herself. Long blonde hair, classic headphones and that weird type of outfitting she had. What were even stranger were those pale blue eyes- they seemed hollow, empty, devoid of love and feeling... all the same he knew who it was, yet seeing her in reality? Unbelievable it sure was. It's not like he were in love with her or something that was for crazy teenage boys. Sure he was one too, but this wasn't something he'd indulge in.

Elesa- the shining beauty of Nimbasa City. It really was her.

Elesa on the other hand, while signing autographs and being an attempted sweetheart to the press, had one eye on Falkner. He was rather esoteric for a teenager, that handsome baby face, the beautiful swath of blue hair which streaked across his face, those eyes of Prussian blue which seemed to have a sea of song and melody in them that smile of a confident young lad who had some worldly trouble... he sure was special alright. Especially the name Bugsy had for him- Falkner. It sounded so romantic, so divine!

But she called him over for a different purpose altogether. When he reluctantly got to her still being shoved by a sea of people, she said kindly "Show me your autograph paper, please." Falkner was astounded-"How did you...?" he asked amazed. "Just do it, lad." She said which irritated him a bit, but he did it and she signed the paper. "Who is it for, dear?" she asked him. "A friend, female." He answered fragmented. "Ah, all right. Let me write this.. Dear...?" "Whitney." He interjected. "Ah, right. Dear Whitney, wish you love and luck and success with your journeys furthermore. Love, Elesa of Nimbasa." She wrote and gave it to him. Falkner's face flustered. "Thank you so much, miss!" he said bowing. "How about I give you something too?" she asked. "Huh?" he asked. "Hmm. Hand me that thing you have there." She said. Falkner handed that old paper and she wrote something for him.

"Dear Falkner,

Wish you best of luck with everything and success evermore!

Elesa of Nimbasa."

"Err, thank you." He said and raced off with the papers. "Your name again, boy?" she whispered. For some strange reason, Falkner could hear everything she said. "Falkner. Falkner Windsor." He replied as he scurried off. Elesa smiled as she saw him leave; his face was unforgettable. Then she went ahead with her work and finally when she got that done, she went and visited all the places around- the school where she had even more fans and she gladly did her job there, followed by the pagoda and after all that, finally getting to her hotel room. When she was inside, she was going to change when she heard Skyla's voice. "Come in, man!" she said icily and Skyla came in, lounging in the couch.

"You sure look tired, Ellie." Skyla observed. "You don't say?" Elesa spouted sarcastically. "Are you sleeping here again?" Skyla winced. "Nah, I have better work to do; like getting the car to work again." She answered. "Seriously? Since when were you a mechanic?" Elesa asked. "Fuel. I have the last bits of that." She answered. Then she saw Elesa's face flush and got curious. "Something bothering you, Elea?" she asked her sweetly. "Oh, it's nothing; really." She quickly dismissed this. "Something certainly caught your eye." Skyla observed while picking out a book to read only to be nudged by Emolga. "Okay, let's play. A race with Swanna and you; no electrocution!" she challenged following which Emolga stated doing flips in the air while Elesa smiled. "Your Emolga is so adorable!" Skyla exclaimed following which she gave her some oran berries for fun and emolga ate it all. "She suer takes after her mom." Said Elesa. "I remember when daddy used to bring out Emma to play... she was such a bundle of joy!"

Skyla too went into dream world. Emma was Elesa's emolga's mother and a friend of the two girls, until her sad death due to a flying steel rod twelve years ago. It made both well up; their friendship only strengthened ever since with the common regret of Emma's passing. Then Skyla saw emolga still nuzzling her. "Whoa, whoa! Easy, steady, girl!" she said following which Elesa smiled and said "Go on sweetie. I'll join you some other time, Kay?" Skyla was thrilled. "Yeah! Come on, Emolga! Swanna will love Pokémon like you! Want to call your other friends too?"

"Take em." Elesa said. "They'll probably be in the mood." Saying which Skyla took away Zebstrika, Emolga and Tynamo to play. Elesa was in no mood, so Skyla went without her. "Call me if any worries." They said to each other. Then when Skyla was gone, Elesa smiled and closed the door. Locking it up after putting a do not disturb sign; she brought out a pocket diary of pink and a red pen. She then went to a secluded spot and wrote something.

Dear Diary,

Today was the most amazing day ever! I never expected Violet City to be so vibrant. Okay, they have a fair share if fans here too, I never knew. Frankly, I doubted they'll even have a TV here, but I guess life is weird and surprising. A kid who reminded me of Burgh came to me. He looked like a girl, frankly; but who cared? Not like I did. Anyway, I signed him an autograph and then I saw him talking to this guy. He seemed like a teenager of 15. Gosh wasn't he a dish? He had this beautiful pose, amazingly thick and lustrous blue hair which had the waves of the sae! I felt like ruffling his hair, it was so beautiful, so elegant, so attractive... it really turned me on...

All the same; he also had this beautiful mouth which attracted me too, and his clothes seemed so much like how Skyla's will be if she were ever a free flyer. Sky blue, cobalt blue,... oh Arceus he is the hottest creature I have ever set my eyes upon! Goodness, he reminds me so much of Cress, but with a totally different air and cuter hair.. His name is Falkner. A pretty decent name, rather such a beautiful, free flowing lone. Really suits the boy.

Pity he was a fan. Else I would have got to see him everyday!

It was awkward for Elesa to feel this way about anybody, let alone a fan. All the same, all the leaders had a crush on her at least once, so it was normal-ish. Of course, she had no clue about his identity, but if she really knew who he was, she'd probably flutter in delight or faint in horror. Then again, only time would tell.

Soon, Skyla arrived and rang the bell, so Elesa opened it. Then she smiled "how was it?" "Stupendous; they loved the workout. Of course, Swanna won; that was a bonus!" she smiled triumphantly. "So what must I give you in prize?" she asked sarcastically while glaring at her Emolga. "Nothing. Except, tell me what has been bothering you for all this while..." Skyla said naughtily.

"Nothing of your concern, sky!" she dismissed. Skyla leaned closer. "Come on, bud- tell me the truth. You will get caught in a web of lies instead... a sticky Ariados web!" she hissed.

"Okay, it's about that blue hair boy I saw at the city! I think he's rather alluring!" she blurted. Skyla smiled naughtily. "First love, eh Elesa? Ooooh!" Elesa blushed and smacked a pillow on her face. "Not on your life!" she yelled while playing pillowfight and after a tiring match, spoke "You know, he's a pretty good looking boy!" Then the words she said made Skyla shiver. "He may just be a good enough match for you..."