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"Sometimes men can be so thoughtless." Yellow mumbled to herself. Some of the crew stayed on the ship despite the fact they were staying at Olivine city for a couple more weeks and would fight each other on the deck for absolutely no reason. Red told her that they fought each other because they wanted to keep up their strength. Yellow thought they were being reckless. Then she smiled a little, despite herself. Red was reckless but he was also the best man she ever known. She brushed her hand over Pika on her lap.
She would gather up all the pokemon to heal them but the hour they were with her the men outside would run around worried for their pokemon. Of course it all added to Blue's 'curse' so she didn't tell anyone where they were. Though Yellow did feel guilty but knew it would be worse for everyone to look at with hatred.
"It's your turn Weavile." She turned to the black feline. She brushed the small scrap on his head. "You and Silver must have been through a lot together. He loves Lyra, doesn't he? I think that he would do anything to protect her."
Yellow clutched her head as memories flashed through her mind.
Silver stood above a bloody figure, breathing heavily. He looked past the body as if it was little more than dirt and that was exactly what he thought of the man, dirt. Behind the mask was only a weak man that took advantage of children to delude himself that he was powerful. Silver dropped the knife in his hand and stepped over the man to the little woman sitting on the bed. Tears were overflowing her light brown eyes.
"Is he dead?" Her voice was little more than a whisper.
"Don't worry Lyra," He kissed away her tears, "he won't ever hurt you again. Let's get out of this hell hole."
He covered her with his long cloak. She nodded weakly and he lifted her into his arms. He didn't regret what he did. The bastard had come into his room to attack Lyra and that was the last stone he could take.
Silver was a murderer but also Lyra's saviour.
Yellow flinched and closed her eyes in pain. The other pokemon looked concerned but quickly gave them a weak reassuring smile. "I'm okay; you don't have to worry about me. There is so much happiness on the ship these days aren't there? Ruby and Sapphire got reunited."
This time Yellow almost doubled over at Ruru's reminiscences.
The little green dancer poked her head through the little gape in the door way, curious to all the screaming. She looked back at her battered trainer resting on the bed. The girl she recognized as Sapphire sat by his side, her head lay next to his. Her tears had finally subsided and she slept. The harsh voices caught her attention again.
"I don't want your daughter to see my son anymore." Norman said firmly to Professor Birch.
"You surely can't blame my daughter for what happened! She's the sweetest little girl you'll ever meet with not a bad thought in her mind. Don't you think she blames herself already? If you take him away so suddenly like this than she'll blame herself even more."
"I'm thinking of my son. I have been thinking about this a long time and it is because your daughter is so feminine that I'm taking my son away."
"What kind of reason is that?"
"Your daughter ran when she could've fought. If Ruby and Sapphire stay friends then she will influence him and then he'll become weak."
This time the pain was too much for Yellow to handle and she blacked out, falling to the ground.
Yellow felt a cold cloth press against her cheek. Yellow mumbled in her sleep and turned over, waving away the persistence hand. "Uncle, let me sleep a few more minutes."
A deep chuckle sounded in her ear. "Even I didn't think you could sleep this long."
Yellow cracked an eye open and found it wasn't her uncle. Yellow sat up quickly, pulling the blanket to her face to hide her blush. "What are you doing here Red?"
"I was worried about you. Pika brought me to you when you passed out. Do you remember what happened?"
"… No." She lied.
"You need to eat something; you've been out cold for a couple hours." Red help out a spoon full of hot soup. Blushing she opened her mouth slightly so he could slipped the spoon into her mouth. Yellow began to blush harder when he put the bowl of soup aside.
"You look flush." Red looked her over, concerned.
Yellow sucked in her breath quickly when Red leaned towards her. Yellow closed her eyes leaning into him, wishing he would kiss her. Usually she wasn't so outright but when she was with Red all reason and common sense left mind. She stopped when he held her face still between his large hands, resting his forehead on his. She waited slightly confused and felt a little hurt when he stepped away from her.
"Your forehead's warm but it's not burning, so you don't have a fever."
Yellow couldn't think of anything to say so just looked away. "Thank you."
Red caught her involuntary tear on his finger. Hating himself, he walked out of the room, slamming the door. He made her cry and he didn't know why she was crying or how to stop her tears.
He had almost kissed her. He punched the wall next to him annoyed at his mixed feelings. He had already promised his heart to another. How he wanted to be her guardian angel like she so often call him when he was already belonged to someone else. He pulled out a golden ribbon from his pocket, he wanted to love Yellow but he couldn't forget the little girl that saved his life.
Yellow spent the rest of the day crying into the pillow that held his scent, forest air and grass. She pulled out a yellow ribbon from her pocket. She didn't know why but ribbon gave her comfort. She couldn't remember how she came to have it or what significant moment she tied to it, the only thing she knew was that it was the most important object she owned.
Yellow hastily sat up and wiped away her tears when she heard the door open. To her disappointment it wasn't Red.
"You can't stay in bed all day!" Blue rushed into the room like a whirlwind. "Come on, it's beautiful outside. You know it's bad for a person to lock herself in like this."
Blue didn't give Yellow a chance to agree or disagree and Yellow soon found herself being pulled out the door and lead her up to the deck. Yellow flinched when they broke into the sunlight.
"Please, Blue, can I go back?"
"No! Let's go shopping!" Blue acted as if Yellow hadn't said anything. She turned to wave to Green before jumping over the rail with Yellow straggling behind her. They landed on Kame-chan waiting below. Sapphire was already waiting on the Blastoise when they landed.
Blue turned back to the ship and called out, "Bye Green, I'm going shopping! Don't miss me too much, kay? Don't worry; I'll bring you back something nice, maybe a green dress."
She saw Green twitch and mumbled something. It was probably 'Pesky Girl', his favourite thing to call her these days. She had to admit she was warming up to the pirate despite her better judgement. She would also like to think that the feeling was reciprocal but didn't want to hope too much.
"I like the blue one better." Blue suggested when Yellow held up two blue dresses looking unsure. Yellow sighed and gave the clerk the lighter blue dress.
Sapphire sighed loudly, "Blue is blue, what's the difference? I don't really get why you want to buy a dress. They're not really good once you're caught in a fight."
"But you'll look pretty." Blue chimed, "and I'm sure Ruby will be shock when he sees you in this dress."
Sapphire paused at this, blushing at the thought of him gazing at her lovingly. She shook her head, she wasn't that foolish but what harm can it be, expressly if it makes Ruby jaw drop. Blue sensed Sapphire's dawdling acceptance and pulled her into the shop to try on some dresses.
Yellow smiled, happy that Blue had moved on from 'helping' her to meddle with Sapphire. Yellow flinch when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Yellow turned back to see Crystal, with her Smoochum, Mupyon hanging on her shoulder.
"Sorry if I scared you. I saw you standing here and wanted to thank you one more time for helping my son."
"It was nothing, how is he?" Yellow smiled weakly.
"He's fine, I sent him down the street to get some bread but he'll probably just use the money for candy, but that's why I gave him some extra money. I remember when we were little, Red would sneak little snacks before dinner, the only person that has a larger appetite than him is probably Gold."
Yellow frowned at the mention of Red. Crystal sighed, "What did Red do now? I assure you that Red doesn't mean to hurt your feelings, he's just very oblivious sometimes."
"Hey did Red give that to you?" Crystal pointed to the ribbon in Yellow's hair. "Red has one just like it."
"What?" Yellow jumped back shock, she was sure that there was little chance that there was another ribbon. She remembered cutting the ribbon in two and giving the other half to…
Yellow ran down the street without a word.
"Ruby!" Sapphire called out to him when he saw him at one of the market stalls, picking out different fabric. She was glad that he was in a mostly deserted ally so no one else could see her in a ridicules dress. She blushed when he turned and stared at her in shock. Maybe it was right for Blue to talk her into wearing this dress, even if she hated the thing.
He began to walk towards her slowly, still in the state of shock. It was just like one of those novels her father would read to her when she was little, where the princess would finally live happily ever after with her prince. But in those stories the princess never tripped on her face and went crashing to the floor. That was what happened to Sapphire.
She knew this was a bad idea but she had to try it. She was stupid for doing it. She was lost in a childish dream when she did it. She was… in Ruby's arm.
"You look beautiful." He whispered against her lips, "But this isn't you. I love you no matter what you wear."
"Really Ruby, I-"
"But if you want to dress up, I can make you a new dress. I've been dying to get you into this dress but didn't since I thought you would hate it. Now that you've had a change of hearts all I need is your measurement and it'll be ready by-"
Ruby didn't get a chance to finish when Sapphire threw a shoe at him. He quickly turned when her dress swiftly followed. "You jerk. I wore that stupid dress for you! You out of everyone should know I hate frills and bows."
"Wait, Sapphire!" Ruby shook himself out of his shock. He grabbed her hand, turning her and wrapping his cloak around her. His voice was hard when he said, "I don't care what you wear but no one gets to see your perfect little body but me."
Ruby smiled at the little blush that crept up her face. He pulled his cloak closer around her. She looked so small in his cloak and was reminded of their childhood. She was so strong and independent but he sometimes forgot that.
"Well you two make an odd couple." An elderly man came up to them. He was bald and well past his prime. He had a long beard and had to use a cane to walk. They recognized him as Spenser, the Master of the frontier in Hoenn. "Two love birds that don't act like their gender."
Ruby didn't like the way the old man eyes Sapphire. Ruby wasn't the jealousy type or one to get angry easily; well he was until that moment. He put a protective arm around Sapphire shoulder, glaring at the elder.
Ruby's glare didn't stop him though. He grabbed her chin between his fingers and lifted her face, forcing her to look up at him. "Although I must admit that you're pretty. Tell me, does he hold you like this."
"Let go of her you old man." Ruby grabbed the man's hand, jerking him away from Sapphire. "Keep your sleazy hands away from my Sapphire or you won't live long enough to regret it."
He turned and marched away, pulling Sapphire with him. Sapphire could he his rant under his breath. "That damn pervert. I should've ripped his fingers off."
He sighed and turned back to Sapphire, she was barefooted and wearing only his cloak. Damn it I'm was turning into a pervert like Gold. Ruby lectured himself. He quickly looked around the ally to make sure no one else was around. He led her into a dark secluded corner. Sapphire breath caught her in her throat. Ruby wouldn't take advantage of her would he?
"Wait Ruby, I don't know if I'm ready."
"What are you talking about?" Her was scarlet became scarlet when he took off his shirt. "What's wrong Saph?"
"Y-You." He was leaning too close now.
"I need my cloak." Sapphire clutched his cloak even more. He could sense her fear and whispered, "Don't worry; I'll stand guard so no one sees you change into my shirt. I need my cloak to use a shield. I don't how I'm going to control my anger seeing all those men lust after you like that old perv."
He turned away when she began to take off his cloak and handed it to him, taking his shirt in return. She putted on his black shirt that fell to her knees, and the sleeves were ripped off. When she tapped his shoulder he dropped his cloak and began to adjust his shirt so it would fit her better. He pulled some fabric out of his pack so he could make a skirt for her.
"There." He stood up and took her hand. "Come on, let's go."
When they were at the deck Ruby leaned down and whispered. "You know I have your measurement now and can make you another dress." Sapphire was in such a daze that she didn't notice that Ruby was making a dress for her.
Sapphire's retort was cut off by a lightning strike. There wasn't a cloud in the sky but powerful lightning rained down; its prime target was the Storm Chaser.
"Let's go!" Ruby grabbed Sapphire's hand and pulled her to the ship. "Someone is attacking the ship."
"I hate you!" Yellow glared at Red who was on the ground staring up at her in confusion. "I don't know how I can judge a person's character so wrongly."
"Wait, Yellow," He rolled away from Chuchu's Thunder. "What did I do?"
"You killed him. You killed my husband!"
"How could I have killed Lance when I've never met him in my life?" Red began to shake with anger, but the fact was that he would do just that if he ever got the chance and misfortune to meet him.
Yellow pulled out the ribbon from her hair, so that her blonde locks fell over her shoulder and down her back. "You see this?"
Red froze at the sight of the yellow ribbon. Before he could say a word, Yellow began again. "You have the other half of this ribbon. There is no way he would just give you that ribbon unless you killed him to rob him and took it."
"You're husbands?" Red asked shock. "What's his name?"
Yellow hesitated at this. "I don't remember. I was eight when we married."
"His name is Red." Yellow jumped back, "I forgive you for not remembering, I just remembered when I saw your ribbon."
"Mother." Yellow pulled at her Mother's skirt. "May I-"
Yellow was sent soaring back when her mother struck her across the face. "I don't have time for your problems."
"I just wanted to go out to the forest and play with the pokemon."
"I don't care what you do. You can't leave anyway we have guest over and I can't be seen as a bad mother."
"But mother," Yellow protested. "You go out all the time with that man. I've been good and haven't told Father."
Yellow was sent to the ground with another hit. "Who told you this?"
"The Pidgey." Yellow cried out when her mother lifted her by the hair.
"I told you never to use your power you little witch. Why didn't Arceus give me a normal daughter, one that doesn't talk to pokemon or have strange powers?"
"I'm sorry mother, please let me down. Please!"
"If you want to go out to the forest, then fine." Yellow's mother opened the door and threw Yellow face down into the dirt. "Stay out in the rain! Don't come back until you've learned your lesson."
The door slammed with that final comment. Yellow wiped the tears away and put on a brave face for her mother. She was just stressed out. There was no reason for her mother to hate her so.
Well she wanted to go play with the pokemon so that was exactly what she'll do. Yellow ran to through the forest, jumping in the puddles. She didn't care that she was getting her dress dirty, she was having fun.
"Fall down, fall down, falls the rain." She sang softly as she hopped from on puddle to another. She stopped and knelt down, rocking back and forth. She could hear them, their thoughts, the thoughts of every pokemon, ever person, ever thing that held life. It would overwhelm her, she could take one thought at a time but not when they rushed at her all at once.
She screamed and passed out.
When Yellow woke, the thoughts were quieter this time. The moon was up and the darkness turned the forest into a nightmare. The trees and braches turned into monsters and dragons. It was surely her fear that caused the rustling noises.
Despite her attempt to be courageous she found herself running towards home.
Kill her, I want her dead,Yellow covered her ears at the menacing thoughts. She began to run faster. "Leave me alone!"
Tears blinded her and she fell. The dark figure of a Dragonite leapt out in front of her causing Yellow to flinch and bring up her arms in defence. Yellow waited for the pain but there was none. Confused, she looked up to see the dark outline of a boy some years older than herself. The Dragonair tangled in a Venusaur. The blue serpent pokemon thrashed against the vines holding it in place and sent an Aqua Tail. Yellow shouted for the boy to move or he'll be hurt but he acted as if he couldn't hear her. He just spread his legs and caught the Dragonair's tail. His feet dug into the ground but he kept his footing.
"Fusshi!" The plant pokemon nodded and pulled the blue pokemon away.
He turned back to her, "You okay?"
Before he could answer he fell to the floor. He had saved her, her future husband, her guardian angel, her Red.
Red woke up feeling sore in ever part of his body. Even parts of his body he didn't know he had. He and his brother Green had tracked Lance to this forest. He was just about to pin point his location when he saw the little girl be attack. He had to protect her.
"You're awake!" He turned his head to see the girl he had saved, holding onto his Pikachu Pika. "I was worried when you passed out like that.
He ran over his chest, surprised that he didn't feel any pain. There were no bandages covering his body or the scent of ointment in the air. "How did you heal me?"
"My uncle says I'm special… my mother calls me a witch. I can hear others' thoughts and move thing, I can also heal people when needed." In that moment Yellow had opened herself to another but she had to trust him if he was to be her husband. She knew he would protect her and love her forever.
"My head's killing me." Red sat back against the large pillows. He looked around the room which was spacious and well furnished with fine furniture. "What's with all that noise?"
"Mother is having a party downstairs. I was lucky to be able to sneak you up here without anyone noticing but I had to try. I couldn't just leave you out there in the rain."
"Thank you." He said weakly then laughed when his stomach growled audibly. "Hey, do you have any food."
"I'll go get some." Yellow hopped to her feet and ran out the door. She was careful not to draw anyone's attention when she crept into the kitchen.
"Hey, Yellow, what will it be today?" The chef asked.
"I can make it myself so you don't have to bother with me." Yellow smiled and took out the cookies she made earlier from the oven. Yellow was glad they were still warm and soft. She waved to the chef before running back to her room. Before she reached the stairs, a hand grabbed her.
"Where have you been Yellow?" She looked up at her father and felt the floor dropped beneath her feet. She couldn't tell him that she wanted to marry Red when he wanted her to marry Lance.
"I have to go to my room."
"You should stay here tonight and entertain the guest." Her mother said firmly.
"B-but." Yellow heisted and looked back up the stairs. "Can I at least take this up to my room?"
"No, I can't have my daughter become fat!" She grabbed the tray from Yellow hands, throwing it across the room. Yellow began to tear up but refused to let them fall, tears only made her mother angrier. Several of the guests turned to look at the family.
"Look what you've done now!" Her mother raised her hand to strike her.
"No." She looked up to see Red, holding onto her mother's arm, despite the fact that he was half her size. He tightened his hold on her wrist sending her to her knees in pain. "Apologize to Yellow."
"She's my daughter and I can do whatever I want to her." She struggle against Red's hold but couldn't break through. When someone stepped forward, Red gave them a hard stare. "Cowards, get this brat Cubone."
Red didn't move fast enough to dodge the advancing pokemon. It brought down it's done on Red, causing him to let go and fall backwards into Yellow's arms.
"Red!" Yellow patted his cheek but he wasn't breathing. "Mother, you killed him."
There was a deafening silence. Yellow began to cry, rocking him in her arms. "I'm sorry Red."
She felt warmth flow out of her and she had to breathe deeply as she felt something rip out her chest. She felt exhausted, as if she had just ran for miles. She looked down at her hands to see that it was glowing. Then she felt Red shift on her lap.
"What are you sorry about?" She looked down at him shock. He sat up and looked around the room, "What are they all staring at? My body felt like Green's Machamp used it as a punching bag. I guess I owe you two now that you healed me again."
"You were dead." The voice of the guests' voice shook. "She's a witch! She brought the devil back to life!"
"Wait, no I-" Yellow's voice was surpassed but the guest's screams as they ran out the door in a panic.
"Look what you've done now?" Yellow's mother glared at her.
"I'm sorry mother but I-" Yellow flinched when she glared down at her.
"Don't even try it." Red glared right back at her.
"What right do you have to protect her?"
"She healed me twice, I owe her my life."
"Say, you're my husband." Yellow whispered to him. "If, you're my husband then youhaveto protect me. It's the duty of the husband to guard his wife."
"I'm her husband, Red Oak." Red stated, showing his impulsive side.
"I'm sorry." Yellow sat on a tree branch at the edge of the forest. Red looked at the little girl confused. "I know you aren't my husband or anything like that."
"I said I was your husband, why would I say anything that I don't mean? I owe you and my life is yours, I guess that's the same as marriage so it okay. Here I got you a wedding present." He held out a pokeball to her.
"But I didn't get you anything." Yellow blushed as she took the pokeball.
"Call him out." Red urged. Feeling excited, Yellow hopped down and threw out the pokemon. A little purple rat appeared out of the smoke. She seen the pokemon in the forest before and knew other trainers called in a Rattata. "I'm sorry I didn't get you something cuter."
"I love him, he's adorable. I'll name you… Ratchan. Is that okay with you?" the purple mouse broke into a smile and nodded. "Wait, we should have something that signifies our marriage. Here this ribbon can be like our marriage brands."
Yellow took out the ribbon from her hair which was almost as tall as herself. She tied one end on her finger and the other end on Red's. "I, Yellow of Viridian Forest, am now Red Oak's wife, I will be faithful, I will be there for him, and I will love no one else."
"Ditto." He grinned but Yellow looked deadpanned. It wasn't much of a marriage vow but they were married.
"Oh, by the way, I can't take you home with me until I finish my mission."
"Mission?"
"I'm looking for the man that killed my grandfather. I came here looking for him and really need to continue, my sister, brother and I are looking for him."
"Wait." She cut the ribbon on two equal halves and gave one to him. "Be careful okay and come back safe. Who was the guy that hurt your grandfather?"
"Why?"
"So I'll know to be careful if I ever meet him and so I can hate him like you do."
Red was taken by surprised but smiled. "Lance."
"She's my wife." Red said firmly to Green, "That means you can't give her to Lance if he pays the ransome."
"I'm sorry but I can't."
"This revenge business has gone on enough. Don't you think it's time to move on?"
"I can't." Green sighed. "I just got a message from Lance saying he'll pay the ransom. He's coming to the exchange in a week."
Green saw the Red's fist but didn't dodge. They had fights before and he was sure they could make it through this one. He was wrong. "You bastard, you just gave my wife her death sentence."
"I know I'm in no position to ask anything of you of you, but can you keep this between us right now?"
Green winced inwardly when Red slammed the door in reply but gave no outwardly reaction. He didn't like the idea of giving Blue up but there was no other way, this was his last act of revenge before he could finally have peace. Red was right, he had been trying to find revenge for way to long but he didn't know what else there was for him in life. He use to tell himself he had his family, well a part of it but now Crystal had Gold and Red currently despised him.
How could things have gone so wrong in so little time? It had been almost a year since he captured Blue but felt like it had only been a month or so and now it was almost over.
I OCC Spenser but I wanted to add a lot more references to the pokemon adventures manga.
