Pokemon X and Y

Chapter 4: Lumiose Limelight

Amy47101: Thank youuu~

The two white clad teens turn to us. One has brown hair that is pushed to the side, while the other has poofy purple hair. Each are wearing neckties; one blue and one red.

"Ah, hello there!" the boy starts. "Have you heard of a Pokemon named Flabebe?" I just look at him, wishing I wasn't here.

Glancing over, I notice that, that boy has disappeared. Of course he did. I flick my eyes back to the brunette in front of me, and hold out my Pokedex.

"Oh! You have it registered already!" he grins. "That's what I would expect from one of the professor's handpicked trainers!"

"Well," says the girl. "My name is Sina, it's a beautiful name for a beautiful lady!"

"What beautiful lady?" asks the boy. "I don't see one."

"UGH! Stop being mean!" Sina says, grabbing the boy in a headlock.

"I'm Dexio," the boy chokes out. "Two years ago, the professor entrusted Sina and I with pokedexes. You could call us Pokemon-Voyage veterans." Sina drops Dexio onto the ground.

"Let's leave this boy who has a hideous name, as well as personality and head to the lab! I know the way, so I can show you!" she says. "Oh, and what's you name?"

"Serena."

"Ohh! I love that name. It's très beau!" I give her a curt nod, and she leads me past the twitching Dexio and into Lumiose city.

I walk through the gate, and into the bright city of Lumiose. My eyebrows slightly raise up, and I blink a couple times. I have to admit, I am a bit impressed.

"I'll be waiting in front of the lab," Sina says. "So go around a sight see if you want to!" I glance at her, then nod.

"Très bien."

With that, I head off into the city.

…

Heading down Vernal Avenue, I stop in front of a blue building titled Café Classe. I push the door open, and the bell rings, signaling my arrival.

"Bienvenue, manquer," a waitress says, striding over to me in her sleek, black pants and starched, white shirt. She clicks a pen as she leads me over to a table, where I sit down on a red velvet couch.

"What would you like to order Mademoiselle?"

I fold my hands as take a quick look at the menu before looking up.

"One pâtisserie, please, filled with chocolat, and covered in vanille crème." After scrawling quickly on her notepad, she flips it over.

"Would you like any thé or café?"

"One sweet rose tea, please." The waitress nods, and heads to the back. I let out a small sigh, and reach into my bag. The hot topic in this cafe, seems to be beauty, because everyone is talking about it. I try to block it out, but it doesn't help. I stand, to head towards the restroom, when I slam into someone.

"Ow!" I rub my forehead, then look down to see a girl on the ground. She groans, before turning to me, and jumping to her feet.

"I'm sorry!" she says. "I wasn't looking where I was going."

I squint at her. Her accent is quite different from one I've ever heard.

Not one of Unova, since I visited there a couple months ago...not Kanto, because my childhood friend is from there as well as my cousin. I cross my arms. I can't place it.

"Are you alright?" she asks me. I nod. She bites her lip. This girl looks maybe a year older than me. Her appearnace has startling green eyes, shoulder length curly brown hair, a blue blouse, a strangely shaped necklace, a double white belt, black shorts, and brown boots. Her accessories are even stranger. A single black armband around her upper right arm, as well as one black half-glove on the same side, then opposite, there are two gold bracelets on her wrists.

"Umm, hello?" she says.

"Oh, it's perfectly fine. You're the one who ended up on the floor," I reply. The girl nods.

"That's true."

I give her a nod, and head towards the restroom, thinking hard about the accent.

…

After leaving the café, I look around for the mysterious girl, but she is no where to be found. I frown, but decide it's time to head to the professor's lab. I walk back to where I saw Sina last, and find her waiting for me patiently.

"Here we are!" she says. "The professor's lab, so let's go inside!" I follow her through the double doors, and stop when she does.

"It was a long journey from Vaniville town, but you made it here!" Sina says excitedly. "The professor can't wait to meet you. Go up to the third floor to meet him!" I walk around her and towards the elevator.

Pressing the button for floor three, I wait as the compartment slowly rises up. The doors slide open, and I step onto some smooth carpet.

"So, we finally meet," a voice says, and I look up to see a young man in a lab coat, purple shirt and black pants.

"Fantastic! You're here, come this way, now won't you?"

I follow him over to where his desk is, and he stops in front of it.

"Many thanks for coming all the way from Vaniville town. I am Professor Sycamore, it's a pleasure to finally meet you! How has your pokemon journey been so far?" he asks. "Have you met many pokemon? Let me look at your pokedex!"

I hold it out.

"So...that's how many you've seen, then." He puts his hands on his hips.

"Well now, you DO have a certain je ne sais quoi! I have a good feeling about you. At first I was only going to choose one child. Then I heard that there was going to be the child of a veteran pokemon trainer I knew who was moving here, as well as a previous Rhyhorn racer, so I couldn't just choose one."

I purse my lips when I hear the word "Rhyhorn", but Sycamore doesn't notice.

"Instead, I handed out five!"

"Professor! Hiya~!" a voice calls, and the two of us turn to see Shauna. I grimace.

"Fantastic!" he exclaims. "Let's all have a pokemon battle, and you, shall be my opponent." He points at me.

"Let's begin, Bulbasaur!"

"Pidgeotto."

"Don't be afraid, I'm not that tough," Sycamore says. "You may have the first move!"

"Gust."

"Tackle!" Pidgeotto flaps its wings and hovers near the ceiling as Bulbasaur whines on the ground, unable to do anything.

"Put your training to use," I command. "Use Wing Attack."

"Bulbasaur, dodge it!" Too late, my pokemon knocks it flat, and it rolls underneath Sycamore's desk, bumping its head.

"Return, Bulbasaur," he says, "and come out Squirtle!"

"Pikachu," I say.

"Pikapika!" my pokemon cheers, coming out of her pokeball while wearing the hat from before.

"It's so cute!" Shauna exclaims, clasping her hands together.

"Nice matchup!" Sycamore says. "Water Gun!"

"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt."

"Pikaaaaaa...CHU!" Electricity fills the room, and causes Shauna's hair to stand straight up.

"AGH!"

Sycamore laughs at his frizzy hair, and grins. "Good job!"

"Serena!" Shauna whines. "Why'd you have to do that!?" I shrug.

"Ah! Your name was Serena!" Sycamore says. "Now I remember...Grace told me all about you."

I freeze up a little, before commanding my pokemon-"Tackle."

Pikachu slams into Squirtle, and it hides in its shell, not wanting to come back out. Pikachu fixes her hat, and hops up and down.

"Pikaaa!"

"Return," I say. "Froakie, go."

"Have a nice rest, Squirtle, and go Charmander!"

"Char char!" "Froakie, use Bubble."

"Charmander, dodge and use Scratch!" Froakie slides underneath Charmander, and shoots it in the back. Charmander growls, and whirls around just to have Froakie throw some of its white fluff into its face.

"Oh dear..." Sycamore says. "Flame Burst!"

Froakie flattens itself to the ground, and shoots another stream of bubbles into Charmander's stomach. The pokemon faints and Sycamore sighs, returning it to its pokeball.

"You really are Grace's daughter." I eye him carefully.

"Ah, I should give you both some pokemon!" he says, and sets down all the pokeballs containing the three types.

"These are Kanto starters," he says. "I think I should give you one for it will help you on your journey!" Shauna jumps up and down.

"Awesome Serena!" she cheers. "You pick first!"

I look at the three very carefully, analyzing them. Picking up the one in the middle Sycamore claps his hands together.

"You picked Charmander! A wonderful choice! And I'll give you these Mega Stones: the Charizardite X as well as the Charizardite Y!" He hands me two round spheres. I pocket them along with Charmander's pokeball, wondering what they are.

"What are you gonna name Charmander?" Shauna asks.

"I'll figure it out later," I state.

"I think everyone else will arrive soon," Sycamore says, and suddenly, Tierno and Trevor rush in.

"Well, now that you're here," he says. "I'll say a few words: Be the best trainers you can be, and remember to have fun. Along with that, please help me in solving Kalos' largest mystery."

Everyone's eyes bug out, except for mine.

"The secret and potential of Mega Evolution!"

Everyone jumps up and down, and starts chatting together. I edge over to the side, and Sycamore stops in front of me.

"So, you're all grown up now," he says. I narrow my eyes at him.

"Well, I just have to say, I'm sorry about what happened so long ago, and that I hope you're okay now." I cross my arms, but don't answer. "Anyway, Grace told me everything, so please don't hesitate ever to come and talk to me."

He raises a hand and it hovers above my head before he gives me a pat.

I just stare at him as Shauna runs over to me.

"I wonder when the mysterious X-Meister is gonna make an appearance!?" she says. "He needs to pick his pokemon." I purse my lips.

"It doesn't matter," I say, feeling slightly edgy. "I'm going to leave now."

Suddenly, there's a deafening boom below us, and the building shakes.

"Everyone, GET DOWN!"

Yep, this is where I'm gonna end it! ^-^

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French Words: (And I STILL don't know French!)

Very beautiful - très beau!

Alright - Très bien

Welcome, miss - Bienvenue, manquer

Pastry – pâtisserie

Chocolate - chocolat

Vanilla – Vanille

Cream – crème

Tea – thé

Coffee – café

~Misty