Chapter (11): Relaxation
We were lucky to go on a cruise. It surely was a big relaxation ship with a swimming pool and many more. There was a discount on the tickets because the grand opening day so we could afford it. A moment after the ship departed, Dylan and I started finding my room and Lilly started finding hers. When I found my room, I jumped onto the bed and slept a bit. Dylan slept at the corner of the room in his mew form. After half an hour, I woke up and changed into my swimming suit since I wanted to relax on the sun deck. I took out a mat in the closet of my room. The room service was quite good on this cruise ship. I got out of my room just to see Lilly who had the same plan as me.
On the sun deck, I lied down with my sun glasses on a mat under an umbrella, gazing at the sun. It felt total relaxing and Lilly was lying next to me in a familiar way. There were some people who enjoyed swimming in the pool while others are relaxing like us
"It is very good to relax in a warm sunshine, isn't it?" I said, smiling as the breeze blew my hairs.
"Yeah and with no worries. Every pokemon trainers deserved a break like this in a long time." She agreed and we both signed in relaxation. It was good that Dylan was still sleeping since I need to spend some quality with a friend of my gender.
"Hey, how's your bulbasaur?" I asked, trying to start a conversation.
"Well, you mean Ivysaur. It is in a pretty good situation." She said, smirking.
"Have you caught some pokemons?" I asked and she nodded.
"Well, I have a beautifly from my cousin and a sandslash which helps me defeat Lt.Surge." she said and I gasped in awe.
"What! You had defeated a gym leader," I asked in awe. "and all by yourself?"
She nodded and I suddenly felt that I wanted to cry. I may have two badges but I hadn't defeated a single gym leader. Flint gave me the gym badge even though I lost and I won Misty only because Dylan helped me. I had to become stronger somehow. But now, just as I said, I had to relax with Dylan at my sight and no annoying male like hi….. Who was that? I took off my sun glasses and looked carefully. It was truly Nick!! What was he doing here? Just when I wanted to rest with no annoying male in my sight, he showed up. But to my relief, he didn't notice that I was here. He was concentrating on a book he was reading. That was none of my business anyway. So I continued to relax like before until Dylan suddenly popped up in front of me. I shouted since I was startled He also was in swimming suit but I wondered how he got it.
"Dylan, what're you doing here?" I asked angrily but Dylan acted like that he was ignoring my anger.
"I'm here to join you, of course." He said indifferently.
"So your name's Dylan. My name's Lilly. Emily hasn't introduced us yet." Lilly said, and my face turned red slightly since I was pretty embarrassed. I really forgot to introduce those two to each other. It was pretty rude in society. Anyhow, I signed as my relaxation was ruined. But I smiled, comforting myself, as I knew that there would be a party on this ship tonight.
At night, I dressed in my regular clothes for the party. I only had swimming suit, my regular clothes and underwear in the backpack. Come to think of it, I had been these clothes for three days straight. I really should wash these clothes now. I wouldn't mind about it since Lilly was in her regular clothes, too. But most people were wearing very grand when we wore regular clothes. Even Dylan was in expensive-looking clothing. I just wanted to know how he could have many clothes. I was slightly embarrassed by that. I saw some common people who wore common clothes which made me somehow relieved.
"On the bright side, there still are some commoners." I muttered, comforting myself. And there was a buffet and both Lilly and I were drooling while Dylan seemed to be indifferent. I noticed a buffet. My stomach growled as I was hungry. So I decided to dig in. The food was so great. This time, Lilly went dancing with a boy and I really didn't care about that. Dylan was starting to a weird looking man who was wearing a pointed hat. As for me, I was pretty hungry so I continued eating. After I have eaten, I decided to watch the sea in a peaceful way. So I got from the room and to outside where I could enjoy the night view. The sea was roaring and the wind blowing. What a relaxing feeling. Everyone was enjoying the party while I was on the outside. There was no one and everything was peace and quiet.
"Yo," Dylan said from behind me suddenly, causing to flinch.
"Dylan, what are you doing here?" I shouted angrily.
"Just to join you." He said, cheerfully. I signed and gazed at the sea again.
"Well, how long is the vacation?" he asked.
"Four days on the Island, including tomorrow and we will return to city on the fifth day." I said indifferently. He should know these stuffs since it was already told to us when we bought the tickets. It was cheap and I still had enough money brought from home. Misty gave me a buizel for winning her and some money for the show. Dylan was smiling for some reason.
"Dylan, I really didn't know why but I felt that I was left behind." I admitted. I knew that Dylan could help me with my personal problems.
"You see, Lilly have already won a gym badge by herself while I got only because of your help and the compassion of Flint. Nick's pokemons seemed to be a lot stronger than mine. I think I am not destined to be a trainer."I said sadly with my face drooped.
"But none of their pokemons is stronger than me." He said, hoping to cheer me but caused me to scowl more. He was a legendary pokemon and if I used him, I would be cheating. I wanted to battle honestly.
"Well, try to cheer up. You never use me, right? If someone had me, they would only use me in battle which means they will be playing dirty. But you want to fight fairly, don't you? That alone can be your light. I am very proud and happy to be your close friend." He said, winking at me. I smiled briefly. I somehow was relieved to hear that.
"Drink this." He said, handing me a glass of lemon juice. "This will cheer you up."
I smiled and drank the whole glass. It just hit the spot.
"Are you feeling better now?" he asked and I nodded cheerfully.
"Then I will go in to eat some more." He said, walking into the party again. I continued to gaze at the sea.
I stayed a little longer until I suddenly felt that I wanted to vomit. It must be seasick. I believed that I should be resting now. So I went to my room and fell asleep on my bed.