~Chapter 4~

I'm sorry but our center is full. Nurse Joy said to young Luke'.

Awe man. he sighed in frustration. Just then he felt a tap on his shoulder and he darted around to see Katerina motioning him to follow her. She lead him down the back hallway and into one of the bedrooms.

You can stay with me, I usually like a room to myself and say three others are sleeping with me but I'll make an exception for you because your my friend.

Lugia smiled and he jumped onto one of the bottom bunks. Katerina looked at him before grabbing a towel and walking into the washroom, closing the door behind her. Lugia looked up from his place on the bed and stared at the door in which Katerina had disappeared behind. He smiled happily to himself before he got up and walked over to the door. He stared at it for another second before he opened the door wide and was greeted by a scream.

There stood Katerina who had quickly wrapped a towel around her. She glared at the boy Luke?! What are you doing? she asked angrily.

I came to see what you were doing? he answered while standing there grinning like an idiot.

I'm having a shower She answered almost unable to control her anger.

Cool, can I have one? Lugia asked and added And why are you wearing that? he asked pointing to the towel wrapped around her, It looks just as stupid as when I was dressed in my old ou_

Luke get out! She demanded.

he asked curiously.

Because I'd like to take my shower *ALONE* she stated.

Oh, okay he answered with a smile and walked out of the bathroom. Katerina closed the door behind him and sighed. country boys and she went to resume her shower.

Lugia waited outside patiently until Katerina re-emerged twenty minutes later. There you can have you shower now, sport.

Lugia didn't hesitate as he bounded into the washroom and closed the door. He looked to see a rubber cap, the plug to the drain, sitting on the counter. He made that connection instantly and turned on the cold water to the tub. He watched with interest as it began to fill and then he jumped right in.

This is better he remarked and settled down letting the water continue to run. He looked around and saw a red bar sitting in a tray. He picked it up and smelled it carefully, it smelled like mangos. He licked his lips and thought surely what ever smells like mangos must taste like them' and by far this was the best smelling mango substance ever, and Luke didn't hesitate to pop it into his mouth and swallow it with one gulp.

Lugia went green. GROSS! EWW! YUCK! DISGUSTING! he shouted then leaned down, sucked up some of his bathing water and rinsed out it his mouth. That was the worst tasting mango ever. Lugia muttered quietly, How can humans think this stuff is any good? he asked. Just then

came Katerina's voice.

Lugia asked the girl.

How about turning the water off. Preferably the cold water Katerina said. Lugia looked around him, the water in the bathtub was overflowing, slashing in buckets onto the floor and out the door into the bedroom. Just then Katerina knocked on the door and said Luke cover up!

Poor Lugia looked around in desperation for something to wrap himself in and uncleverly rip the shower curtains off and threw it over him as he continued to sit in the cold water. Katerina walked in to the washroom and quickly turned the cold water tap off. She felt the water and instantly got the shivers. BRRRR! Luke get out of the water before you catch hypothermia!

He asked but he didn't get his answer as Katerina yanked him out of the tub. Katerina gave an odd look to the boy who stood before her looking all bright eyed and fluffy tailed. He had the shower curtain wrapped around his body *over* his clothes. She shook her head with a sigh and rubbed her temple slightly with two fingers. She closed her eyes and with a grin she muttered You really have no clue do you.

Lugia, not quite knowing what Katerina meant by that, smiled at her and and said Well I'm all refreshed now time for bed! Night Katerina he said as he threw the shower curtain aside and then, surprising Katerina, he gave her a small quick peck on the cheek and hopping into the bedroom. Katerina stood there for a moment trying to figure out what had just happened, when she felt herself smile. He may have his moments She said But he sure is sweet.

And just as she finished Lugia poked his head back in through the door, a somewhat grossed out look on his face, and he said Oh, and before I forget, That was the worst tasting mango I've ever had, I suggest you get a better tasting bath time snack next time. And he disappeared into the bedroom again.

Katerina raised a questioning eyebrow. Mango? what was he talking about? The only thing she had even closely related to Mango was Oh no! she giggled and she ran over to the bathtub and looked into the soap dish then burst out laughing as the truth hit her like a hammer to a nail. Luke had eaten her Mango scented soap! Oh my god! she gasped over laughter and giggles, What a moron. Man he's going the feel *that* one tonight.

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The sound of morning rang through Lugia's head, giving him a migraine on the second. He groaned and turned over in his bed only to bump into something that moaned softly. He undispleasurably opened one eye to see Katerina sleeping against his bed, a cloth in one hand. She opened her eyes slowly to see that it was daylight out. She reached down and picked up her cell phone and looked at the time.

Oh god she moaned and rubbed her eyes.

What time is it? Lugia asked in a rough voice.

Katerina looked at him and smiled gently. You're awake, how are you feeling? It's 3 in the afternoon.

Lugia groaned more as he sat up. He groggily held one hand to his face and yawned. My head is pounding like mad.

I'm surprised that's all you have considering how bad you were last night. Katerina said.

Last night? Lugia questioned.

Don't you remember? Katerina asked in surprise. Lugia shook his head as gazed at her inquizively. Katerina laughed lightly You were so bad last night, slurring your words, weak as a kitten, dazed, and throwing up like it was going out of style.

Oh my god he whined and fell back into his pillow, How embarrassing.

Well, that will teach you never to eat soap again. Katerina giggled, And don't worry, I didn't mind taking care of you last night, just don't do it again, okay?

Trust me when I say I won't' Luke mumbled.

I believe you. she smirked as she went to put the face cloth she was using during the night, away. She walked out of the washroom and went to the window and looked out at the bright day and sighed then she went to the closet, opened it up and started throwing clothes into a duffle bag at the bottom of the closet. Lugia stood up and watched Katerina with interest. He smiled at the warm fuzzy feeling he got every time he looked at her. What the feeling was, he wasn't sure but he liked it. He slowly started leaning against the bunk post and then missed it completely as he went crashing to the floor. Katerina looked over from her chore to see Lugia sitting on the floor rubbing his head. She smiled as she stopped what she was doing and walked to where the boy was sitting. Lugia looked up to see a friendly hand being offered and he didn't hesitate to take it.

Er.. Thanks Lugia said sheepishly with a chuckle.

Forget sport. You've been sick. It's only natural that you'd be clumsy. Of course that doesn't really explain why your clumsy in the head, That comes naturally to you! Katerina said with a smirk.

It sure does Lugia answered without even realizing what he had said till a second later. Hey take that back, you! he laughed lightly.

Katerina's smirk just got bigger she chimed, You'll have to make me.

That's not a problem, Kat Lugia replied and dived a the girl and started tickling her like here was no tomorrow. Katerina broke into a fit of giggles and tried escaping from his grasp but Lugia just laughed and remarked Mwhahaha! Resistance is futile! and with that they fell on to one of the beds, Luke on top of Katerina.

Mercy! Mercy! I take it back! Katerina laughed out, and that's when both realized their um, situation.

Oh sorry he said and quickly, Lugia got off of Katerina. So what are you doing? he followed up quickly, trying to change the subject.

Katerina returned to what she was doing earlier but answered I'm packing.

Lugia asked.

Because I'm going home. Katerina answered.

Lugia asked again.

I have to make an appearance every once in awhile or else they think I'm dead or something. Katerina sighed.

Lugia said and stared helping Katerina fold her clothes. Katerina watched for a moment then smiled, there was something about Luke that she liked... something she liked a lot.

~Goldenrod Airport~

Goodbye Luke, it's literally been a blast. Katerina said looking at the dark blue-eyed blond in front of her. I hope we meet again. and she hugged him and walked away. Lugia frowned, with Katerina going he felt lonely but he couldn't understand why. Quickly, he followed her from a few feet away and stopped when she did, for some reason not being seen by her at this moment seemed important. Katerina set her bag down on a cart and stood next to it. Lugia stayed hidden in the crowed of people until he saw Katerina start to walk away when a mysterious voice called out Flight 211, Goldenrod to the Orange Islands, now boarding at gate 13

Lugia was about to follow when he notice Katerina had left her bag on the cart! He walked over to go retrieve it when a man started to push the cart away.

Lugia called and he started to chase the man through the thick crowd of people and pokemon. For a short moment Lugia had lost him but caught sight of him again when he caught the man throwing Katerina's luggage into a big bin. After the man left Lugia walked up to the bin and booted his upper half over the bin so he could get Katerina's bag. He looked in only to see about thirty other bags besides Katerina's. Just then the bin jerked suddenly and Lugia fell into the bin all the way. He landed on the luggage with a thud and noticed that the bin was moving and only a few seconds later Lugia was dumped onto a conveyor belt along with all the bags that landed on top of him, covering him up.

Lugia found himself unable to move under all the weight as he continued to unknowing move towards his next stop and a minute or two later Lugia and the bags were dumped again. Lugia sat up, pushing the bags off of him when he realized he was in a sort of storage compartment. He got up and looked out he only on the wall and gasped. I'm on one of those airplanes! Now Lugia was full of excitement, he had always wondered what it would be like to ride one of these but he had to wonder where was Katerina.

Excuse me sir, did you lose something? a voice asked. Lugia turned to see a young woman dressed in a blue uniform and immeaditly he panicked.

not really, you see I, uh. Lugia stuttered.

The woman smiled sweetly and said Oh, you just wanted to look out the window for take off. That's all right but lets get you a seat now. and the stuartest lead Lugia out to where the passengers were.

Here you go sir, first class. I wondered who sat in this extra seat. And right next to the window to. the lady said. Call if you need something. she smiled and walked off to help other passengers. Lugia smiled to himself as he sighed and relaxed into his chair. He grinned sheepishly as he thought of Katerina's face when she saw him when the flight was over. The plane took off within minutes and Lugia had enjoyed a few minutes of having to seats to himself until the passenger registered beside him came out from the washroom, their nose buried in a magazine.

Lugia was staring out the window looking over the waters when the passenger sat down in their seat. Lugia glanced at the person lazily then did an instant double take as he saw who it was. With her nose buried in a book, was Katerina. Lugia gulped hard. Katerina wasn't suppose to know that he was following her. What would she do if she found out? Lugia quickly concluded she'd get mad no doubt. This was NOT suppose to happen. Now what? Lugia thought to himself. That's when Katerina put down her book and Lugia began to panic. She sighed and turned to glance out the far window but froze when she saw who was sitting next to her. Shock and disbelief washed over her face at the same time as she saw Luke' smiling shyly at her.

hi there, Kat Lugia gulped.

Katerina snapped back to reality and rubbed her eyes. No way she mumbled while doing so but when she looked again to see who was sitting next to her, she still saw Luke. She looked at him blankly and Lugia said Uh, this isn't' what it seems! Really! and he went off explaining how he wasn't' following her and getting on the plane was a total mishap.

And then I ended up in this seat. Lugia finished telling the bewildered Katerina, hoping she would believe his story. A moment of silence passed between the two friends when Lugia finally got Katerina;s reaction. Laughter. Katerina had gone into uncontrollable fits of laughter!

Only you! she cried out over each staggered breath. Only you could pull something off like that and not get caught., Katerina calmed down and smiled at him Luke, you honestly cease to amaze me, but in all I'm glad you came.

Now it was Lugia's turn to be baffled. he asked.

Katerina nodded, Yes, actually to tell you the truth, even though you do some *really* idiotic things I sorta enjoy your company. It's the first time I've actually had a real person to talk to, not to mention someone who appreciates me for who I am.

Lugia smiled and nodded That's speaking for the both of us Kat but I just wish you knew who I really am.' The two smiled at one another before Luke gently put his hand over Katerina's and gave it a gentle squeeze. Katerina's smile grew a little more as she closed her hand around Lugia's. Then to his surprise, a moment later, Katerina leaned in and snuggled against his shoulder. Lugia relaxed instantly and with a contented sigh he leaned his head on top of Katerina's and snuggled her, and they remained that way for the rest of the flight.

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Lugia, wide eyed, gulped nervously as he looked up at the enormous structure before him. is your house? he asked stunned.

Katerina chimed happily. The two friends stood outside Katerina's doorway to her mansion.

It's gotta be bigger than the Goldenrod mall! Lugia said, still not able to take his eyes off the house.
Katerina shook her head. It is but but I still say it's to small. Lugia face faulted then. Come inside and I'll show you around once we get you settled. Katerina stepped inside her mansion, located on a remote island of the orange islands. Standing near the door was one of the many butlers that resided in the mansion. Jackson, would you please prepare a guest room in the northern wing for my friend here, he'll be staying with us for a while Katerina said.

the butler smiled and bowed before her and Lugia. Yes Miss Katerina, at once!

Oh and have some clothes sent to his room as well, and would you please inform the kitchen that I'd like some drinks sent up to my room in twenty five minutes. I want it all ready by the time we get there, all right? Katerina ordered.

Yes, Miss Katerina, at once! the butler said and walked off to fulfill his mistresses requests.

Wow, I gotta get me some of those Lugia remarked.

Katerina giggled playfully Come on Luke, I'll take you around the place, and to the pokemon sanctuaries! and she tugged at the boy's arm but before they could move a step, another butler appeared.

Miss Katerina, your father wishes to see you down in his work shop as soon as possible.

Katerina sighed and a miserable look fell over her face. Fine jeeves, tell him I'm coming. she turned to Luke' and added and this better be good.

Lugia couldn't keep his eyes off of the decor of the mansion as they made their way down to Lawrence's workshop but as they did they entered a huge hallway that had glass walls holding back water. In other words, a huge aquarium, this caught Lugia's interest. Hey Kat. What's this?

Katerina looked back and saw that he meant the aquarium, I'll show you afterwards when we're done dealing with my father. Katerina said and continued walking towards the workshop. When they had finally arrived Katerina knocked on the closed door.

Come in came Katerina's father's voice.

Katerina said to her friend.

What is? Lugia asked.

He can hear. the girl replied and she walked in with Luke' close behind.

Lawrence was tightening a screw to his device when he saw his daughter enter. He put it down and saw her friend Luke' stroll in behind her. He smiled a greeting at the boy and turned to his daughter.
Jeeves said you had something to tell me, Lawrence. Katerina glared. Lawrence cringed when he heard his own daughter call him by his name. She still hadn't gained respect for him yet.

Ahh, I had a feeling you'd bring him along. Katerina's father said, he two teen's just looked at each other and laughed at their inside joke of how Luke really got there. Anyway, yes, I did ask Jeeves to send you down here. I wanted to inform you that some time this week I'll be heading out on a little pokemon hunt to go after the Beast of the Sea.

Lugia secretly smiled to himself Sorry buddy, ain't no way you're finding me this week' he thought to himself. Lawrence continued So I just wanted to let you know that I won't be around for a few days.

Katerina replied and when exactly are you leaving? she questioned.

I don't know Lawrence answered truthfully. Katerina turned around and started heading towards the door of the workshop, at the same time answering Well the sooner the better because I have a life to live and I find it much more pleasant with you not in it.

Lugia replied, quickly he knew to change the subject before things got worse. What's this thingy do? he asked sharply and quickly, pointed at the device Lawrence was working on.

Katerina's father turned his attention to the boy and his question. This here is my most ingenious invention. A Lugia tracing device.

Oh brother, here we go again Katerina said as she watched from the doorway.

Lawrence glared at his daughter before going on. Yes, well, it can track the bird from up to 100 miles away, just follow this little red arrow like a compass and it will lead me right to him.

How does it work? Lugia asked happily, not realizing what he said.

Easy, my boy! Just push the little red button Lawrence answered and he pushed the button. It only took a second before the handheld device started sounding off it alarm and the arrow at the top did a 90 degree turn and pointed straight at_

Katerina said shocked

The boy Lawrence gasped.

Why did I open my big mouth? Lugia thought.

OH NO! Is the cat out of the bag yet? What's going to happen next? anything can in this story so don't mis the Next chapter of For The Love of Lugia

Preivew: Katerina screamed, as the Nidoking charge fearsly at her. Lugia, not thinking, stepped infront of her and stared into the angery eyes of the pokemon. he commanded.

ATTENTION READERS! I'm looking for pictures of Katerina, Luke/Lugia, or Lawrence. That's right! draw your favorite charaters doing something, or draw them alone, or maybe draw your favorite scene (or a future one!) take a look at a quick sketch I did of their faces and here's a breif discription of what they look like!

Kat: http://www3.telus.net/Jaime_P/kat.jpg
Hair: Golden brown, long, naturally curly!
eyes: brown
skin: fair

Luke: http://www3.telus.net/Jaime_P/luke.jpg
Hair: brown
eyes: deep blue
skin: fair

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