*~Pokemon X and Y~*
Chapter 12: Being très Prudent
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I exit the TAD, the clothes that my mère had replaced after the incident in Lumiose on my body while the pair I'd gotten dirty at Parfum Palace is in the wash. I stretch slightly, putting my arms above my head before stuffing my red hat away and simply letting my hair stay down. It's been in a ponytail for quite some time so I think it's time for a change.
"Why did you change into that?" Xavier asks as I exit the TAD. He's wearing a white t-shirt and blue shorts, which I assume are his pajamas.
"Aucune raison," I reply, and stop short. I'd been too busy trying to remember what happened after being hit with the Yawn attack, that I'd put on my clothes instead of my pajamas. My face heats up and I whirl around before shutting the door to the TAD quickly. I splash my face with some water, willing the embarrassment to be washed away.
I'm not supposed to feel anything...so I should stop feeling anything...I'm not worthy of feeling anything... I keep repeating these thoughts in my mind, but they don't have as great as an effect as I'd hoped.
Sighing, I press the touch screen to shut off the faucet, and swiftly change into my pink pajamas after extracting them from the TAD closet. Finally, I exit the TAD again after leaving all my belongings inside it, setting the lock, and allowing the machine to reset for the next person.
Xavier walks over to me with his hands in his pockets and nods over at the lounge where several people are watching TV in their pajamas. "Wanna join in?" he smiles, holding a hand out so he can drag me over there.
I push past him and simply sit down in one of the large, red chairs as Xavier takes the sofa. The TV shows Malva talking about the Holo Caster and going on and on about news in Kalos.
I don't like her.
I watch the screen blankly until Lysandre appears, and immediately look away, not wanting to see him. Hugging my knees, I bury my face in my arms and try to block out the voices from the TV that are interviewing Lysandre.
"What are your goals and how have you achieved them through the Holo Caster?" a woman asks him, leaning forward as if to get the juicy information.
"My goal is very simple, and that is to spread beauty throughout the world...and with the Holo Caster, I am able to spread happiness...and as everyone knows, happiness is beautiful, so I think I'm succeeding quite nicely."
"That's an amazing dream," the reporter says with a huge smile. "What inspired you to create the Holo Caster and the business you've established?"
Lysandre sweeps his arm out before putting it on his heart. "Two important people..." he murmurs his eyebrows furrowing, and there's a quick sigh. "Two very important people."
"I'm wondering who these people are!" the reporter laughs. "Well, hopefully they are as appreciative as the rest of the world is with your invention. And we thank you for joining us and answering our questions,...so back to Malva..."
I push myself out of the chair, not wanting to hear anything more to make me sick. Xavier looks over and frowns as I go, and stands up to follow.
"I'm going to the ladies' room," I tell him. "Don't follow me."
Xavier's face turns bright red and he turns away, nodding. "R-right..."
I pass Joy as I make my way to the restroom and stop when I see someone: An older girl with a black trench coat on is standing by the desk as the nurse heals her Pokemon. Her light brown hair is tied up in a high ponytail, and her stature is one that makes me feel...uneasy.
"Here you are!" Joy chirps, and hands the girl her pokemon. The traveler only gives her a nod, and turns around.
Our eyes meet, and I'm frozen to the spot; they look dead. And that unnerves me, because it feels like I'm looking in a mirror and seeing myself. She breaks eye contact coolly and heads upstairs, her powerful form disappearing while her mysterious aura lingers.
I blink and am brought back to the present as one thought crosses my mind: I've gotta go to the restroom.
I scurry over and slam the door.
I stare at my reflection in the restroom mirror, and splash myself with cold water. I need to keep my cool. I can't allow myself to feel anything... I push my way out of the restroom, and come face to face with Xavier.
He leans forward so that our lips are only an inch apart. "Hey there Serena," he says, his expression casual, yet smirking; his voice sounds a bit deeper too... He changed personalities again.
Swinging my arm up, I punch him in the gut and he goes down within a second.
"What was that for!?" His voice sounds normal now...and he stands up. "Why am I by the restroom anyway...?" I hear him murmur, and he turns to catch up with me. "Soooo...wanna stay up late and watch TV?" he asks with a smile.
I stop and glance over at him, "No."
Xavier bites the insides of his mouth. "Ah...okaaaay..." he says. "I guess you want to go to bed then."
I give him a curt nod. "You nailed it."
Xavier follows me upstairs as we head to our rooms. "Well, goodnight Lady S/Colette!" He gives me a wave, and disappears into his room. I shove the key to mine into the door and allow it to swing open. I'm about to walk in when I hear something moving around in the room to my right.
There's this smell...I just can't place it...
With a shrug, I close my door behind me, and allow the lock to click. I don't particularly feel like sleeping...but it would be better than sitting up late and thinking about unpleasant memories.
I tuck myself into bed and close my eyes as I await sleep to overtake me.
I'm exiting the TAD when I notice Xavier is no where to be seen. Instead of caring, I head to the booths across from the lounge to eat some yogurt. I'm sliding into my seat when I see the girl from yesterday in the trench coat. She's not eating anything, and simply sitting at a table to my right while watching the TV.
I glance over to see what she's staring at, and see that the screen is showing a helicopter view of a city covered in ice. I squint at some people who are on the ground, slipping and sliding across the ice.
That's when the girl jumps to her feet, almost knocking her chair over. I jerk slightly in surprise, and watch as she glares at the TV before sweeping towards the door.
She gives me one hard glance before running outside and I hear the sound of a Pokemon being called out.
I feel a tap on my shoulder, and look over to see Xavier. "Have you seen the news?" he asks, nodding his head forward. "Something bad has happened in Unova. Take a look for yourself."
I head over to the TV and watch as the news reporters explain what is happening.
"A surprising morning in Unova that's for sure," a man says as clips are shown. "A flying ship has just shot blasts of ice on the city called Opelucid, and frozen everything. There are a few residents who are trying to fight off the culprits, but have thus far failed. My eyes narrow as the camera zooms in on a group of people...and I straighten in shock.
I recognize the girl...she's the one who lost her Victini in Nimbasa when I was on vacation with Leaf! What is Mei doing there? I put a hand to my chin; the girl from earlier seemed to recognize Mei...does that mean they know each other?
"Weird, huh?" Xavier says. "Apparently, Team Plasma has made a comeback...but I'm sure that Unova can handle it...if only their true champion would come back...but wasn't she dead or something...?"
"I need to go there," I say abruptly.
Xavier jumps, "WHAT?"
I turn to him so that I can explain, but stop when I see him.
There's a flash of blonde hair and a red shirt. My eyes widen, and I dash outside the pokemon center, and look around wildly.
I'm not entirely sure...but it looks like that one guy...York. I've never met him before...so how did he...?
I clench my fists; he's going to explain why he knows my name.
French/Kalosian words: (I don't remember using many...so if I forgot a few..oh well..)
Wary - Prudent
Very - très
No reason - Aucune raison
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