{•◊•~ Glory Games ~•◊•}
* * Chapter 3: Crimson and Cobalt * *
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{•◊•~ The next day, after the series of strange events. ~ •◊•}
Sapphire nervously fiddled with a Pokéball in her hand, the sea beast felt her anxiety and raised a flipper to the side of the sphere.
It knew better though, the actual cause of her unease was caused by the creature itself and the throbbing symbol imprinted on her Left hand, a symbol that was very similar to the one imprinted on Ruby's Right hand.
The said boy was debating with himself on whether he should comfort the distressed girl or keep away in case she assumed he cared, which he did, but he didn't want her figuring it out.
"Would you stop looking at it" he chose the former.
"But I-" Ruby took her glove from her other hand and slipped it over the symbol, blocking it from view.
"Don't let it get to you, focus on what's more important right?" he reminded his best friend.
He intertwined their hands that held their burdens and swung them back and forth.
Under their gloves their symbols glowed an iridescent Red and Blue, Crimson and Cobalt, Ruby and Sapphire…
But this time, she wasn't worried.
After all, there were more important things.
{•◊•~ Meanwhile, Slateport City is being scoured by our favorite Sinnoh Trio ~ •◊•}
Rotom skimmed the ground close to Diamond, the Sinnoh boy was munching on a bag of Lava Cookies he had bought since they were a delicacy sold only in Hoenn.
The Lady of the group had a better sense to keep her legendary sensei in his Pokeball, her eyes scanning the numerous boat houses, museums, and market stands.
Pearl sighed behind his two dark haired companions who he knew liked each other.
It wasn't that he was jealous or anything he was happy for his best friend but he really wished the glutton would make his move already.
He had been helping Dia win the heart of the Lady but Dia didn't seem to grasp the idea of love.
Diamond on the other hand felt like he was being underestimated, little did Pearl know he DID grasp the idea of love.
It wasn't his fault he doubted himself…
Ok, maybe it was his fault. Give the guy a break she is an heiress for crying out loud!
Platina stifled a soft smile as he watched Dia munch on the cookies with such gusto that made her want to eat, but she turned away before the boys could see her lest she get caught staring at Dia.
They waited by the port for the other Pokédex Holders to arrive.
The Sinnoh Trio was surprised to have gotten there first considering the distance between Sinnoh and Hoenn.
They even got there before the Holders of Hoenn!
"Perhaps we shouldn't have left in such a hurry" Platina muttered.
Dia nodded in agreement, Chahiko flew around in circles saying "hurry, hurry…".
"Land over there Pilo! Pilo! You might crash into them!" a loud thud made the Sinnoh trio turn and watch as the tropical dinosaur landed inches from them.
Pearl and Diamond swallowed a lump in their throats while Platina kept a straight face, though on the inside she was freaking out.
"Sorry 'bout that!" a girl wearing a blue themed outfit jumped off the Tropius as stated in Platina's Pokédex.
"Honestly Sapphire, that was rude. You should work on your landing skills, no my clothes are all wrinkled." A boy in red and black argued sliding of the gigantic Pokémon.
"Would you stop complaining and help me look for our Juniors and Seniors!" she yelled.
"Excuse me?" Platina interrupted.
The Hoenn duo stopped fighting and turned to her.
"I believe we are the Juniors you are searching for. I am Platina Berlitz and these are my companions Dia and Pearl" she introduced.
"How convenient… I'm Ruby and this is Sapphire" Ruby announced.
"I can introduce myself thank you very much" Sapphire crossed her arms.
"Are you Sapphire of Hoenn, daughter of the researcher Professor Birch?" Platina inquired.
"You must be the other researcher's daughter from Sinnoh, nice ta meet'cha!" Sapphire grinned shaking hands with her junior.
"I would love to have a Pokémon Battle with you" Platina smiled.
"Challenge accepted!" Sapphire nodded enthusiastically.
"Hey Wild Girl! Prissy Boy!" Gold flew in on his Mantine.
"Do you have to show such bad manners in front of our Juniors?" Crystal scolded landing next to Gold hanging onto her Natu, Silver followed hanging onto his Honchkrow along with Emerald riding on Latios.
"Hi Senior Crystal! Emerald, Senior Gold and Senior Silver!" Sapphire greeted.
"These are our Sinnoh Juniors Platina, Dia, and Pearl. Miss Platina, this is our Senior Crystal. She's Professor Oak's assistant" Sapphire informed.
"Nice to meet another researcher…" Crystal shook the girl's hand.
"Hi there! We're your Seniors Gold and Silver!" Gold grinned at Diamond and Pearl.
"Hi Senior Gold and Silver! I'm Pearl and this is my buddy Dia! We do Manzai!" he said proudly.
"You mean like comedy?" Gold asked.
"Right!" Pearl shouted.
"Speaking of Pokemon. Pokemon have natures, speaking of Pokemon natures…did you know that no Pokemon is evil?" Pearl started.
"I didn't know that! What about Team Galactic's Pokemon?" Dia answered like clockwork.
"They aren't bad, they just have bad trainers." Pearl pointed out.
"I know some bad Pokemon. There's Gastly, Tentacruel, and…" Dia shuddered, "Treecko...".
"Those are only names. Gastly isn't actually ghastly, Tentacruel isn't really cruel, and...Treecko? Why is Treecko bad?" Pearl raised a brow.
"Well, it starts off okay, but it will soon grow vile [Grovyle]" he said with his usual sleepy eyed look.
"Dia, you Idiot!" Pearl slapped him.
Gold broke out laughing.
"Hey Ruby!" Ruby turned to see Emerald walking towards him.
"Oh hey Emerald, where have you been?" Ruby asked.
"I was in Johto with Crystal and Professor Oak, this crazy thing happened. This bug looking Pokémon named Celebi handed me this tablet thingy he called an Arceus Plate and I got bug type abilities…" Emerald explained.
"Oh, so it happened to you too eh?" Ruby mused.
"Why? It happened to you?" he probed.
"Yeah, Sapph and I were on top of Sky Pillar…"
{*~*~*-«FLASHBACK«-*~*~*}
"Kyogre" Ruby growled.
"You may lash at Kyogre and I later Master, but for now we require your cooperation" Groudon asked formally.
Kyogre's eyes glowed.
Sapphire collapsed, grasping her left arm in agony.
"SAPPHIRE!" he tried to run to her but Groudon blocked him.
He caught brief glances of her, eyes glowing blue much like Kyogre. Her hand encased in white, throbbing to the beat of her heart.
"She must go through this alone, you must prepare as well for you will go through the same…" he heard Groudon but his eyes were glued to Sapphire.
Kyogre had put a blue tablet in front of her, Sapphire's glowing cobalt eyes read the symbols.
"The depths of the sea can only be challenge by those who abide in love and peace, awaken from the depths of courage and determination for your slumber is no longer needed. It is complete." She murmured.
Clutching her head in her hands she screamed.
A dark blue symbol etched itself into her left hand.
Ruby watched as she dug her fingers into her head, drawing blood.
He didn't even complain about how the blood will ruin her hair or something vain like he usually would.
Hot tears graced her marred face, searing her flesh.
It tore Ruby's heart apart to be so close, able to help, yet utterly useless.
The cobalt glow about her was both enchanting and terrifying, amplified by her agony.
Ruby stayed strong, he couldn't help but wonder if Sapphire would feel as torn as he was once it was his turn to go through the ritual.
Groudon continued explaining how the ritual was a necessity while Ruby watched his best friend, neighbor, rival, and the object of his affections shiver and lay herself on the floor.
Twitching in pain, she was not even able to move anymore thanks to the "ritual".
Ruby sighed in relief when he saw that she was breathing evenly though face down and sprawled across the floor.
He had to make sure she was safe before he accepted the terms of the two legendary weather beasts.
He caught her gaze and stared at her weary Sapphire orbs.
She tiredly reached out for him as if not wanting him to go through what she had gone through.
He just smiled at her concern and hugged his right arm once the searing pain shot through it like it had been run over by a train.
He could hear Sapphire shouting his name in the distance, her voice was throaty and dry because of all the crying.
His eyesight faltered until all he could see was red.
Everything was red.
And in the midst of red, black symbols were scattered across the sea of crimson.
Without his consent, his lips started moving.
"The intense fury of flames can only be challenge by those who abide by serene consciousness and appreciation of tranquility, awaken from the depths of vanity and secrets for your slumber is no longer needed. It is complete."
Then what once was red became pitch black as he fell into the darkness.
And from that darkness came a comforting cobalt light.
{*~*~*-«FLASHBACK«-*~*~*}
"Woah, harsh…" Emerald blinked.
"Yeah…" Ruby mumbled.
"Aww, does little Ruby have a crush on Sapphire?" an older girl with familiar blue eyes and brown hair.
"Senior Blue! I-I have no idea what you are talking about" Ruby stuttered.
"Green, check this out. Our juniors like each other! It's adorable!" she pinched Ruby's cheeks.
"Pesky Girl" Green scoffed, but spared her an adoring smile.
"Is everyone here?" Red asked, making his voice louder so it could be heard over the chatter.
"We're still missing the new Hoenn, Jhoto, and Sinnoh Pokédex Holders from Unova" Yellow said timidly.
"We have a fourth Dex Holder? Awesome!" Gold cheered.
"I wonder who the fourth Dex Holder from Hoenn is, I've never heard of her…" Sapphire thought out loud as she walked back to Ruby's side so that the Dex Holders were arranged by region.
"How do you know she's a SHE?" Ruby asked.
"Well there are four Dex Holders from Kanto, two girls and two boys, so I'm assuming it's the same for the other regions" she explained.
"I agree with Sapphire Senpai's logic" Platina motioned.
"It makes sense, I wish they'd arrive soon. The suspense is killing me" Crystal shrugged.
"No need to worry about that anymore Crystal Senpai! We're here!" the Dex Holders turned.
Three brunettes stood proudly, respective flying Pokémon by their side.
"We're the infamous Legendary Capturers Trio or the Legendary Trio, otherwise known as LeTo!" the leader of the group announced.
"I'm Violet! The Jhoto Capturer!" Violet posed next to Articuno.
"I'm Amethyst! The Hoenn Capturer!" Amethyst half-heartedly stood next to Rayquaza.
"And I'm Victoria! The Sinnoh Capturer!" Victoria cheered, Mew reverted from Kyurem form to her regular form as she modeled.
"Victoria?"
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{•◊• TBC… •◊•}
Random: A cliffy! I'm so mean! :D
Victoria: My secret is revealed!
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Violet: That's the spirit!
Random: Until next time! Keep it RaNdOm!... ;)