Chapter 6:
The next day, Luce got up and quickly headed out of her room, walking down the empty corridors, and arriving in the kitchen. As she entered the room, she noticed it was empty, causing her to frown but continue walking to grab something to eat. As she was eating, her thoughts drifted back to yesterday.
Cynthia had been asking multiple questions, what had happened, if anyone was hurt, how close N had been to catching them. The list goes on and on. After she had finished questioning them, she allowed them all to leave. Luce and Silver went to leave, but Cynthia asked if she could speak to Luce privately. After sending Silver a small smile, Luce left alongside Cynthia.
"I just wanted to check that everything was okay, Lucinda. Lance told me how stressful this whole event has been for you, and I wanted to make sure you were alright." Cynthia explained, sending Luce a friendly smile. The girl smiled back, and replied with;
"I'm fine Cynthia, and thank you for asking. I just want to stop father from corrupting my brother anymore." Cynthia gave Luce a sad smile.
"Well, me, the gym leaders and the elite four of Sinnoh are here to help you. As are Kanto and Johto as well. And I'm sure your brother, within time, will see have manipulated Ghetsis is." Luce gave Cynthia a smile back.
"Thank you Cynthia." Luce said, turning to leave.
"Oh, and Luce." The girl turned and looked at the dragon champion.
"You're allowed to stay in Sinnoh as long as you like." Cynthia continued, sending Luce a smile. Luce smiled back and nodded before leaving.
A small sigh left her lips as she placed the empty plate in the dishwasher. 'Let's hope Cynthia is right.' Luce thought as she headed out of the kitchen and towards the training room.
A few hours had passed and Luce was training her pokemon. She had her Serperior, Meganium and Liepard out. Both grass starters were training together, leaving Luce to help her Liepard.
"Slash once more Liepard, then use Shadow Claw!" Luce ordered, watching the purple cat run forward and slash at the wooden target with her white claws, before her paw began to look a greyish-black colour and she hit the wood, causing it to explode into many small splinters. Liepard quickly swiped the splinters away, causing Luce to release a breath she hadn't noticed she'd been holding.
"Few, that was close." The girl whispered, as her Liepard walked back over to her. Giving the cat a stroke, she heard footsteps and turned around, seeing Red.
"You should really be more careful when training." Luce released another sigh, but nodded.
"I know. I didn't think that would happen." Luce muttered, as Red walked over to her.
"Where are the others anyway? You're the first person I've seen all day." Luce said, looking at her friend.
"They went out. Only me, the elite four and champion are here." Red said, causing Luce to nod.
'Silver could of at least told me.' The girl thought, feeling slightly hurt that he didn't.
"Any idea when they'll be back?" She questioned, looking at her friend. Red shook his head.
"I'm assuming sometime later today." Red replied, causing Luce to nod. Silence drifted between the two, until Red spoke up.
"How about we go for a walk? Knowing you, you've been training for a while, and you and you're pokemon probably need a break." Luce smiled sheepishly but nodded, returning her pokemon to their pokeballs and connecting them to her bracelet.
After walking around for around an hour, Luce and Red headed back to Luce's room. Lying on her bed, the two were talking about how they were going to convince N that Ghetsis was using him.
"He will come back to his senses in time, Luce." Red said, causing the girl to sigh but nod.
"I know, it's just" The girl released another sigh. "I really want him back. I love my brother. We use to be so close, but then this happened, and now... I feel like I don't know him anymore." Luce muttered, her head on Red's chest.
"All we can do is wait until he time is right, Luce." Red said, causing the girl to sigh again, but nod.
"I guess so."
