Hey everybody! I kept my promise! It hasn't been a year! Just a few months!
I finally had a chance to write up some chapters in advance before I started my classes back up before New Year's, but now I'm drowning in midterms. Fun.
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Nothing much to say except for the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: I don't own any part of Pokemon or anything I refer to! I also don't own the song!
And isolation's
The price you pay
And every friendship
Is pushed away
But bit by bit now
A step each day
I'm slowly starting
To find my way
Chapter Ten
Alice's POV
"Reports have said that the base of the infamous Team Rocket has been destroyed last week. According to sources, the Kanto Pokémon League Gym Leaders led the assault. There is no word on the capture of the team's boss or any of their higher-ups. As of last week, Team Rocket has been disbanded. A bounty for any former members of any power has been issued by the Pokémon Association. If anyone has any information, please contact…"
The television in the Pokémon Center had a crowd of people surrounding it. The news of the fall of Team Rocket spread around the nation like wildfire. The Gym Leaders were praised for their heroism and good deeds. Even a few trainers.
As far as I know, former members have all gone into hiding. No one has heard from Giovanni since he fled. The Executives have found shelter in the Sevii Islands. Team Rocket's other branches caught news of their mother branch falling and have halted all operations in other regions.
Grunts have gone back to their normal lives or they just lived in secret, hoping for Team Rocket to rise again. I haven't been in contact with anyone since the base was destroyed. It's probably for the best. Bounties have been placed on the head of every Rocket member, no matter how low their ranks.
The price for my head is enough for anyone to live a peaceful life and never work again. The same goes for any other general. For the Executives and Giovanni, the price will make anyone buy their own island and live off that forever.
The center was getting too crowded. I wish Nurse Joy will finish up and heal my pokémon.
"Can Aika please come to the counter? Your pokémon are healed." The intercom announced. I stood up from my seat and walked up to the counter.
"Hello! Your pokémon are all healed! We hope to see you again!" the Nurse Joy placed a tray filled with six pokéballs on the counter. I stored them away on my belt. Joy bowed and I gave a simple 'thank you'.
With my pokémon, I walked outside the center and back on the route. I went into a clearing in the forest and saw Pikachu, Espeon, and Umbreon waiting for me. Since I technically can only have six pokémon on me, I always have those three out while the other six are in their pokéballs. The Gallade from earlier wanted to join me so I let him.
"Where are we heading towards now?" Espeon asked.
"Since we had to go all the way to Mahogany Town to get supplies and cover my identity, it's best for us to travel on foot to travel back to Kanto," I answered.
The three of them nodded and joined me out of the clearing. I had to adjust my fake glasses as the sunlight glared in the eyes. It didn't help that my still white hair was blinding me and my pokémon.
I had sky blue contacts in over my brown eyes. My hair was hanging close to my butt as the top hair of my hair was braided and tied with a black bow. I was wearing an off the shoulder love sleeve dress that falls just above my knees. It was a two-layer dress; the bottom layer was sky blue and the top layer was white that only covers my torso. The sleeves were blue and flared out in white as it approached my hands. Black cuffs covered my wrists and halfway up my forearm under the sleeves. A black bodice covered my stomach right below my chest with blue strings holding it together. I wore black wedged sandals with white ribbons wrapped around my calves. In every part of my outfit where there the fabric was blue, small dots of silver made the blue parts look like the night sky.
When we left the canyon, we went to a nearby clothing store where Team Rocket got all their uniforms. Apparently, I was the only one smart enough to go there. I told the owner who was friends with Ariana everything that happened. He gave me a new outfit for free out of pity. I spent the night at his house before venturing out on my own.
I went to Mahogany in order to get a new ID and supplies. Getting across the Tohjo border wasn't very hard. Instead of passing through the official border office, I rode on Blastoise to get to New Bark Town just like how many trainers traveling through Johto and Kanto does. From then on, traveling was easy.
I had money from my time in Team Rocket and instead of going to centers, I just brought potions from the marts and used them to heal my pokémon. Once I got to Mahogany, I went into our smaller base. Apparently, the grunt there had no idea what happened in Kanto. I was able to get a new Trainer's Card with a new alias. They even supplied me with a new pokégear to cover up any tracks.
I guess the only thing I can do now is to get back to Kanto. Going to Viridian City, Saffron City, and Fuchsia City is probably what I'm going to do next.
There's only so much I can do now.
"Milady? Are you okay in there? You've been in there for a while." Gallade knocked on the bathroom door.
I'll go see. I heard Lucario open the door and close it behind her. Hey, you don't look so good.
"I don't feel so either," I complained as I was leaned over the toilet bowl. My stomach churned and I threw up in the toilet again, emptying my already empty stomach. As I coughed out the rest of the bile, I wiped my mouth with a paper towel and flushed the toilet.
For the last few days, I've been throwing up every morning and feeling nauseous for the rest of the day. I can't stomach a lot of food, but I've been craving others. Worse yet, I missed my period for the month. I have an idea as to why, but I can't be sure yet.
Standing up, I went over to the sink and rinsed my mouth. "I'm going out to the store," I told Lucario. "Do you want to come?"
Uh, sure. She nodded. I opened the door and walked out of the bathroom.
"Milady?" Gallade asked.
"I'm fine now, Gallade," I told him. "Please watch over the room. I'm going to the store with Lucario."
I grabbed my bag and walked out of my rented room in the Pokémon Center in Goldenrod City. It was already dusk, but the city was still busy. The game corner was bustling with people. Looking at it just reminds me of our former cover-up business. Unfortunately, it was busted by the authorities and cleared out.
While walking through the streets, I hugged my stomach in fear of another urge to throw up coming. Lucario walked close to my side as we passed other people. Goldenrod wasn't known for its crime, but it's better to be safe than sorry especially after the deaths. I could fend off attackers on my own, but with a pokémon by my side, it would be discouraged.
I entered the nearby pharmacy and walked into the vitamin section. Since my pokémon have mostly been eating canned food, but they haven't had any berries or treats made from them as they did back in the base. I grabbed some vitamins, letting Lucario pick some that she liked. While she was choosing and wasn't watching, I placed a bottle of prenatal vitamins and placed them in my basket. I didn't want to make another trip to the store if my theory was true.
After getting vitamins, I had to pick up more shampoo and conditioner. I told Lucario to go get some and while she was gone, I went over and got a pregnancy test.
Do we need anything else? Lucario asked when she came back with two bottles.
"Hmm, I don't know," I replied. "Maybe bandages," I said. Lucario nodded and we went over to the aisle with the bandages. Ever since her eyes got scratched, she is partially blind in her left eyes with her red eyes becoming a milky pink. A scar can be seen on the left side of her face.
With all our shopping done, I let Lucario look at the different candies and treats while I checked out. The cashier looked bored enough when she was scanning my items. When she came to the test and prenatal vitamins, she didn't even blink an eye and placed them in a separate bag of their own. I paid and called Lucario to leave. She came out and we walked back together to the Center. The nightlife in the city is so noisy and the smells reek. I could already feel my stomach churning as we reached the Center.
I walked quickly up to my room and walked in. I placed the bags with the vitamins, shampoo, and bandages on my bed. I put them away in my bigger traveling bag. Since it was already getting late, I got ready for bed. It seems like my pokémon got the cue and started to fall asleep in the other bed in the room. My bigger threes stayed in their pokéballs since the room was small enough while the rest shared the bed. When I finished changing into my pajamas, all of them were already asleep.
Using this as a cover, I took the bag with the test and prenatal vitamins into the bathroom. After waiting for what felt like hours in the bathroom, the test had the results. Two lines.
"Positive," I whispered. My stomach stirred again, but my heart didn't know what to feel. Happy? Sad? Surprised? There's another life inside of me that I'm responsible for. I always wanted to have a family, but the thing is, I don't know who the father is. Thinking back, there are three options, none of them I want to ever talk about.
Am I even ready to raise a child on my own? With my past, my background, can I even be a good mother? If I can't even encourage myself and raise my self-esteem, can I do that for an impressionable child?
As I was lamenting over the reality of me being pregnant, I didn't notice the bathroom door opening. I looked up from the test in my hand to see Lucario walk in.
What's going on? She asked me. She looked from me to the test in my hand. What is that?
Right, pokémon don't have the same anatomy as humans and I doubt anyone taught them how reproduction works.
"It's a pregnancy test," I told her, looking at the test.
Pregnancy test? What does it say?
"Positive," I answered. "I'm pregnant." There was an awkward silence between us for a few minutes until she spoke up.
You'll do fine. Lucario said. I looked up at her. I know you have doubts, but you've practically raised me and see how I turned out?
"Damn it Lucario," I sighed. "A human child isn't the same as a pokémon tween."
But you still have us to help with your little one. You're not alone. She placed a paw on my back. I looked up and smiled. Maybe she's right. I don't have to do this all alone.
"I'll tell the others tomorrow. Let's just get some sleep now." I threw the test in the trash. I opened the vitamin bottle and took one. I looked at Lucario and saw her raised a brow. "I had a feeling and I didn't want to go back to the store," I said, shyly. She just shook her head and we walked out of the bathroom, turning off the lights.
She went back to her bed with the rest of the pokémon while I climbed into mines.
Laying on my left side, I wrapped an arm around my stomach. To think, there's a life in there that's going depend on me. Honestly, I'm happy that this child is mines. I don't know why, but the thought made me elated. Falling asleep, I couldn't help but smile and dream about my future with this child.
"Maybe we can find another way to Kanto?" I asked.
"Nope. The only way is by boat." Espeon corrected me.
"We could've taken the Magnet Train, but we already left Goldenrod and you would throw up," Umbreon added.
"Damn it," I muttered. My pokémon knew about my pregnancy, but they didn't care one bit about my wellbeing other than me taking it easy. Despite my protests, our only way to Kanto was by boat. With my morning sickness, though it's more like all-day sickness, riding a boat for days doesn't seem like a good idea.
We could've taken a quicker boat, but I would be throwing up for the next week. There was a compromise with us taking a slower, more leisurely boat that would take a few days to reach Kanto. It was more of a cruise ship, really. It was more expensive, but anything to save my stomach is better than nothing.
I wrapped an arm around my stomach, not only out of nervousness but excitement for the child within. I'm still not over the thought of me being pregnant.
"Hey, our boat is leaving." Umbreon nudged my leg.
"Yes, yes, I'm going." I rolled my eyes before heading in the direction of the ship. The Olivine Port was crowded with sailors and trainers alike. Boats and ships filled with people continuously departed and arrived at the port. I walked up to the largest ship at the end of the port, the S.S. Aqua. Despite its reputation as the fastest ferry service between Kanto and Johto, the S.S. Aqua has recently changed to a cruise ship like the S.S. Anne, just without it sinking.
I handed the sailor in front my ticket and walked up the stairs to the main deck. There were plenty of other people on board, but all I wanted to do is to get to my room and settle down. With Pikachu, Espeon, and Umbreon running between my legs, it was hard enough to walk straight and not fall. I can't imagine what it will be like when I'm in my third trimester and can't even see my feet.
"If you three don't stop messing around, I'll fall," I told them. With that, they calmed down and little and played with each other behind me. It was nice to see Pikachu have fun with the sisters. I don't remember the last time she looked so happy. Perhaps I was too strict with her training along with my other pokémon.
I requested a room that was supposed to help with sea-sickness so I had to walk a while to reach my room. It was in a hall with other rooms and it seemed mostly empty for now. Perhaps the people who were actually seasick wouldn't arrive until later.
I got the key when I checked in with the sailor on the port. Room 436. The glistening gold numbers sparkled under the golden lights in the hall. I placed the key in and unlocked the door. I opened it up and was met with the scent of lavender.
I walked in and took in the room. It was a decently sized room. There was a lounging area with a sofa and a love seat in the middle of the room. A television was mounted above a bookshelf filled with various books and journals. The white room was decorated with a blue rug under the white lounging area and various plants around the room. I looked at the bookshelf to see an oil infuser with lavender scented oil in.
A kitchenette was behind the lounging area, separating the two with an island. It was complete with a stove, microwave, and fridge. Across from the door was a large sliding glass door has a balcony. I walked out and looked over the side of the ship where there was a clear view of the ocean. On either side was a white fence separating the other rooms' balconies.
I walked back inside to find the bathroom on the other side of the room, closest to the door and opened the door next to the bookshelf and television. It was the master's bedroom. A queen-sized bed with blue blankets and pillows sat in the middle of the room adjacent to the door. Like the other room, the walls and floor were white, but there was a black rug under the bed. In here, there wasn't a window, but there were a closet and dresser on the side opposite to the door.
After some investigating by my pokémon, I found out the sofa was a pullout sofa. I guess they can sleep there and the loveseat while I take the bed. I let Lucario, Absol, and Gallade out so they can relax. I can't let out Charizard, Venusaur, or Blastoise in this room, but I was planning to once we head out to sea. Blastoise hasn't been in the ocean for a long time and I want to give Charizard a chance to stretch his wings and fly.
I decided to stay it eh room until the ship left port just in case my morning sickness acts up. I turned on the television for my pokémon while I retreated back into the bedroom. I didn't have many clothes, but I was planning on buying more soon. I don't know how trainers are able to travel around for months, even years with just a few sets of clothes that all look the same. It seems like their small bags couldn't even hold their food, much less all those clothes or even a table set with chairs.
After an hour or two of my pokémon watching random shows and me just laying down and relaxing, I finally heard the ship's horn, signaling its departure. I sat up slowly and walked out to the balcony. The rest of my pokémon were already there, watching the ocean as we sailed. I looked over the balcony to see the port disappearing into a tiny speck. The wind was messing up my hair, but it was refreshing.
However, my stomach was already stirring. I ran back into and straight to the bathroom. For about the next hour, I was crouched over the toilet, hurling back up my breakfast.
After my morning sickness has passed, I was brave enough to venture out of my room. I was sure my stomach has settled for now, but I can't stay cooped up all day. Leaving most of my pokémon in the room, I left for the dining hall with Lucario and Absol.
"So, what the deal with you and Gallade?" I asked Lucario.
What the hell do you mean? She glared at me.
"You know, you and he have been hanging out with each other alone for some time now. And whenever you pokémon have to share a bed, you're closest to him." I pointed out, a sly smirk on my face. "And of course, you two just disappear together sometimes."
You're such a snitch! Lucario growled at Absol. She just snickered and dodged Lucario's paw as she attempted to swipe at her.
"Come on, Lucario. He's a gentleman, I think you'll be great for each other." I laughed.
At this point, Lucario's face was bright red and she has stopped talking to us completely. It wasn't until she walked into a pole did she speak. Actually, more like cursed.
Absol and I shared a look while she growled at us to stay quiet. We both smiled but didn't say anything. When we reached the main deck, people were already in the pool playing or sunbathing. I followed the signs directing towards the dining hall and found it to be full of people as well.
It wasn't too crowded, but I wanted to get something to eat. After throwing up my breakfast, I was hungry. Lately, I've been craving steak even though I was a vegetarian. Resisting my urge, I got a plate of tofu steak and a side salad. I added berry sauce on top of the tofu steak since I was craving something sweet as well.
Lucario got food for her and Absol while I got some more food for the rest back in my room. Since the ticket for the ship included an all you can eat buffet, I didn't have to pay. There was also a restaurant, but I'll save that for later.
I couldn't carry food for my pokémon and mines back to the room so Lucario, Absol, and I sat down to eat. We chose a table close to one of the windows so we could watch the sea. Wingull and Pelipper flew alongside the ship as children on the main deck greeted them. Water-type pokémon jumped out of the water to play with them as well.
I could only smile as I looked at the joy on the children's faces. I imagined myself as the mother with her child looking at the pokémon. I wish it can be that simple. I hope they don't have to learn the truth of their mother being a murderer.
I ate my food in peace. Lucario finished her food first and offered to go bring my pokémon their food. Absol and I shared a look and sent her off. She gave me a glare as she exited, but it was worth it.
As we were eating, children keep approached my table and asked if they could pet Absol. I allowed them and their faces lit up. It seems like Absol loves all the attention she is getting just because of her Shininess.
I finished my meal and Absol finished hers. I stood up and walked towards the exit towards the main deck. After eating, I think it would be a good idea to get some fresh air to settle my stomach.
I reached the railings and raise my arms to stretch them out. Locking my fingers together, placed my hands high over my head and took a deep breath.
"Hey! Slow down!"
"Ab!" I didn't have time to react as Absol suddenly pushed me closer to the railing. Close enough for the railing to press against my stomach and half of my body hanging over. I know she didn't do it on purpose and tried to protect me from whatever was about to run into me, but I felt my lunch come back up.
"See what you did?!"
Immediately, I cupped one hand around my mouth and wrapped the other around my stomach. I ran down the stairs and to the side of the ship where there were fewer people. Bracing myself with the railings, I threw up over the side of the ship.
"Well, there goes my lunch." I sighed after I emptied my stomach. I looked up when something nudged me, and I saw it was Absol. She had a water bottle. I guess she got it from someone. I took it from her and drank half the bottle. Sighing, I stood up and leaned against the railing.
"Thank you Absol," I said, petting her head.
"Hey! Here she is!" a voice shouted. I looked to eth side to see a girl with dark blue hair tied in pigtails and a boy with bright red hair spiking in every direction and pulled up from his eyes by a white headband.
I let my hand holding the water bottle drop to my side as the two approached me. The girl has eyes that matched the blue ocean and the boy's eyes were like rubies from a volcano. Of all the places…
"Hey!" the girl exclaimed. "Sorry about running into ya earlier. I was just excited about the food here." She said.
"I hope you're okay." The boy added. "By the way, my name is Ruby and this is Sapphire."
I knew it. I couldn't help but let a small giggle escape my lips.
"Um, did we say something funny?" Sapphire asked.
I sighed. "Just as clueless as ever." I shook my head, closing my eyes. "I thought you would at least recognize Absol here. She's not a very common color after all."
I opened my eyes to see both of them gaping at me. I looked down towards Absol who was shaking her head like I was.
Suddenly, the two tackled me in a hug and I fell down on the deck.
"I can't believe ya alive!" Sapphire exclaimed.
"Sapphire!" Ruby smacked her on her head. "But seriously! What happened?!"
"I would tell you once I can breathe!" I exclaimed. The two got off and I stood back up. I felt my stomach acting up against, but I kept it in this time.
I told the two about my travels and what I'm planning next. I left out the part of my pregnancy since I didn't see any help it would give.
"Oh! So like us then!" Sapphire exclaimed.
"Speaking of which, where are Jade and Garnet?"
"We thought it would be best to split up," Ruby explained. "We're not exactly that known in Rocket, but it's better to be safe than sorry. We're meeting up with them in Kalos."
"They went to Hoenn to get a house in Kalos. We're gonna go to Sinnoh for some supplies for the new place." Sapphire explained.
"I see." I nodded. "Well, I hope you two can meet up with the other two and have a peaceful life now at least."
"Don't you miss it at all?" Sapphire asked.
I paused for a second. "At one point, yes. But after some reflection, I realized that my life doesn't have to revolve about one thing." I sighed. "I guess I was too hasty and tempted. Call it an impulsive decision. Anyways, I'm sure I'll see you two around for the rest of the cruise. I have to go back to my room."
With that, I left the two behind and headed to my room with Absol in tow. Honestly, once I was out of their sight, I rushed to my room. The door was open, thankfully, and I went into the bathroom right away. Hurling up the water I just drank into the toilet, I used paper towels to wipe up.
Want something to eat? I heard Lucario call from the other room. Ow! What was that for?!
"Anyone want to head to the pool?" I asked my pokémon. It was a few days since I met Sapphire and Ruby again. I finally stopped throwing up at every little thing for now and I wanted to go out for some sun. I was already changed into my swimsuit. It was just a white bikini with blue ruffles lining the waistband of the bottom and the below my chest on the top. Black ribbons were on either side of the bottom and tied my top together behind my neck.
Since it's only been a month or so, there wasn't a baby bump, so I felt comfortable wearing this. My hair was piled up in a high ponytail with the same black ribbon as usual. On my head was a pair of white sunglasses. In one arm was two towels and the in the other was a bag filled with more towels if needed, sunscreen, and a few snacks.
I knew my pokémon were hanging out in my room for the majority of the trip so far, so I thought this would be the best chance to all get out together.
"Me!" Espeon jumped up.
"I guess." Umbreon next to her. Absol ran up to me with Pikachu. She had Blastoise's, Charizard's, and Venusaur's pokéballs with her.
"Lucario? Gallade?" I asked them. "Unless you two want to be alone." I started to open the door and walk out, a playful grin on my face. Espeon and Umbreon flowing me out.
Hey!
"Okay! Bye!" I said quickly as I closed the door behind me. With Espeon's help, the door locked from the outside so they can't get out.
When you get back, you're going to pay! Lucario shouted through the door.
"You'll thank me later!" I sang out as I walked away.
With the rest of my pokémon, I walked to the main deck where the pool was. I found two chairs under an umbrella near the side of the ship. I placed down my two towels on the chairs and placed the bag on one.
I took the pokéballs from Pikachu and let the three of them out. Charizard was free to fly in the sky. Venusaur found a big enough spot near us and sat in the sun, branching out his petals. Blastoise immediately went into the pool and swam around. The pool was big enough for several water type pokémon and people to swim in. It was enough large enough for a Wailord with some room to spare.
Absol opted to watch our spot for now despite Venusaur also watching. The rest of us decided to go into the pool.
Espeon and Umbreon took refuge on top of Blastoise as he swam around. Pikachu and I swam a few laps around the pool. It felt refreshing to be in the cool water under the sun. Before leaving my room, I didn't forget to put on sunscreen.
After several years, the deep tan I acquired during my travels had finally faded to a pale skin tone so I'm more prone to being sunburnt.
After a while, I felt my skin burning again so I retreated back under the shade. At that point, Absol has joined the others in the pool as I sat in my chair to apply sunscreen again. I placed my sunglasses over my eyes as I watched my pokémon play with each other. Charizard was finally flying free in the air after being cramped in his pokéball for so long. I let him out at night sometimes, but he was much happier flying with the sun out.
Blastoise was using my other pokémon as target practice as he was blasting them small pumps of water. They were dodging, but seeing how none of them are water types, they were constantly getting hit. However, it was all in good fun.
I looked over to Venusaur who was enjoying the sunlight. I would let him out more, but he was really big, and my room was small. There was little space for him to roam around at night, but during the day, he's happier just sitting in the sun.
It was the middle of the day so there was a lot of people at the pool. There were kids running around and playing with their own pokémon while their parents watch them from their own chairs. There were slides for the younger kids and pokémon, but you had to go all the way to the upper deck in order to use them. It wasn't safe to run on the stairs to the upper deck while wet, so not many were using the slides.
I saw Espeon use psychic to take her and Pikachu up to the slide while Absol and Umbreon had to climb the stairs. I watched as they all came down in the slide and splash water all over Blastoise who was nearby. He didn't even seem mad. In fact, he looked happy at the water on his face.
Before we leave, I want to let him swim in the ocean for a while. Enough time has passed since I put sunscreen on, so I took an extra towel out of my bag and waved Blastoise over. I placed the towel on his shell and climbed on.
I laid down on his shell as he swam around, sunbathing under the sun. It was a partly cloudy day so I didn't get burned quickly. Clouds passed by every once in a while for some much needed shade.
I was close to sleeping while on Blastoise. I would've gone to sleep while on his shell if not for a wave of water landing on me.
"Ah!" I cried out from the cold water and sat up straight. Both I and my towel was soaked with the water. I saw Blastoise look up at me in concern. I just waved it off and told him to get me to the deck. I carefully climbed off but left the towel on Blastoise to dry under the sun.
"Woohoo!" I looked over to Sapphire in the pool. It seemed like she went down in the slide and caused that wave of water to splash on me. Ruby was just watching from the side but went into the pool with her.
I sighed and looked up to check on Charizard. It looked like he was just showing off for the younger kids and other people who were interested in him. He was performing tricks and attacks midair. It even appeared that a female Charizard has joined him in his performance.
I looked at Venusaur to see him still under the sun, but he has fallen asleep with Pikachu next to him. She took shelter under his flower tree that provided shade from the sun.
I sat down at the side of the pool and placed my feet into the pool. The water came up to just under my knees and I just sat there, kicking the water as I watched my pokémon play.
Eventually, I grew hungry and I went to the bar to order some food for both me and my pokémon. I got a grilled berry platter for them while I got a burrito. My meat cravings were getting harder to control, but I still manage. I also got a soda to go with my food since I can't have caffeine anymore. Instead of coffee or tea to wake me up every morning, my key to energy is a lot of sugar.
After a food break, my pokémon went back to their own activities as I sat at the pool's edge once again.
We stayed at the pool until dusk when the sun was finally setting. I called all of them back. I had to dry off Absol first since she had the most fur. Pikachu shook the water off her fur which made the rest of us wet. Espeon used Psychic to get rid of the water of her and Umbreon. After twenty minutes of drying Absol off to an acceptable level, I called the larger three back into their pokéballs and walked back to my room with the other in tow.
Espeon undid the psychic lock on the door. I quietly open the door and poked my head in slowly, in case Lucario and Gallade were doing something.
The two were just on the couch with the television on. I walked up to the coach to see the two of them asleep, but Gallade had one arm around Lucario while she was snuggled up to him. I snickered quiet and threw my Pokégear to Pikachu to take pictures while I took a shower.
Once I got clean and changed, I saw Lucario chasing the twins around. I called Absol and Pikachu into for a bath. Once they were done, I got Espeon and Umbreon in, and by the time they were done, it was already night.
I ordered dinner for us and ate while watching a movie together. We all shared a giant nacho platter with Moomoo milk cheese and large amounts of salsa to make up for my craving for meat.
For the rest of the cruise, it was our daily routine. Get up, eat breakfast, head out to have some fun while meeting with Sapphire and Ruby sometimes, head back to the room and eating before falling sleep.
I wouldn't ask for anything else.
In all honesty, I just love this chapter so much. Alice's character development may seem odd, but I like it so much.
On another note, for anyone who is a fan of where the song lyrics come from, be prepared to see more since I love all the songs so much. I don't want to talk about the latest volume though. That's too much drama for me.
Next, Valentine's Day is coming up soon and I hope everyone has someone to spend it with. It doesn't have to be a significant other, but it can just be your friend. If you're an introvert who would prefer to be alone, then get ready for all those chocolate sales the day after. I know I am.
And finally, I will try my best to get more chapters of this written out, but I also my other stories to write. I'm starting to catch up with Runaway Life, but school is just a pain in the butt. It doesn't help when I'm working for half the year for the next three years and then attending classes in the other half, but I'll my best! Until next time!
-AKCC, signing out!