Back again! Here is a LithiumShipping coming at ya! This one is dedicated to Wolfstar-Shiningheart-Lithium for her wonderful review! Saying that this story is well-written! *sends huggles* Every review like that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. XD
Anyway! On to the writing!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Sapphire or Silver (No matter how much I want to, their two of my favorite characters in Pokemon Special XP). Nor do I own the quote at the beginning, it is from Inkspell, a fantastic book by Cornelia Funke. I do however own the small sentence at the end, and yeah, this ENTIRE PLOT.
Warning: LITHIUMSHIPPING! If you don't like that pairing, do not read it. Also hints of sex.
Chapter 25- Fire and Water, LithiumShipping
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"Fire and water, don't really mix. You could say they're incompatible. But when they do love each other, they love passionately." – Inkspell, page 487
When she first saw him, he was a statue, literally. All she really knew about him was that he was her senior, and that they needed to free him along with the elder dex holders trapped in their stone prison.
Once they were freed, the battle had truly begun. He looked different in actual color she thought. Vibrant shoulder-length red hair and intelligent silver-colored eyes, she wasn't incorrect about the intelligence either. Even in a petrified state, he was able to learn the ultimate attack. His starter was a water-type, a Feralligator. After the battle, she was in awe of him. Only two and a half years older than herself, and yet so powerful. It was strange though, you would think with so much power a person would become cocky, but he didn't have that air about him, unlike others. She could still recall when they 'technically' met…
"Aw man! I'm starvin'. Where's a champion get some food around he-" Sapphire said as she opened the door, but stopped when she was found looking up at a pair of silver eyes. It felt very strange, she had never been so close in proximity to a guy (well, besides Ruby) like this before. He had his hands in his sweatshirt pockets, his eyes widened for a second before turning narrow, Sapphire had her hands clasped in front of her. He was boring down, while she was looking up. It lasted only a second or two, but Sapphire could feel chills run down her back.
"Ah! So you've met the resident wild-child, Sapphire, eh, Silver?" A pair of foxy gold eyes peered behind the red haired boy's shoulder.
Silver backed up a little, a hint of pink on his pale cheeks. He's blushing? Sapphire thought.
"Don't call me that, Gold!" Sapphire said in an angry tone. "I just want to know where some food is."
"Down the hall." The red head spoke up, while Gold look at him as if in shock.
"Thanks!" Sapphire replied happily, and started running down said hallway, while Gold still gaped at his friend.
Sapphire smiled at how she never forgot that, despite them only speaking less then a sentence directly to each would be three years later until they met again after the Battle frontier incident, this time it was on happier terms.
All the dex holders had gathered for Red and Yellow's wedding. It was a simple, but she had to admit, nicely done affair, probably because Ruby planned it himself, not to mention forced her to where a dress. But he started fussing on he wouldn't permit her to wear at least some dressy pants or something. The dress was more her style. It was made of comfortable material, blue colored, and shiny. She loved that she was allowed to wear some flowers in her hair. They were simple lilies that matched the blonde girls bouquet.
What felt like ages after the reception was in full swing. People were either chatting and eating at tables, or out on the dance floor, except for one figure was siting in a lone chair by the DJ…
He had grown taller, still very lithe, but somehow compact. Wearing black dress pants and shoes, along with a white button down shirt and black tie. He still had the same vibrant red color of hair, but it was now a bit messier.
She walked over to him, she had just finished a dance with Ruby and Emerald, but they had gotten tired and wandered over to get some food.
"Why aren't ya dancing?" She said in a blunt tone as she stared directly at his face. Despite growing three inches taller, he could still tower abover her when not sitting down.
He raised an eyebrow, before making a gruff sound.
"…Can'tdance…"
"Wha?"
"I said I can't dance." He confessed in a frustrated and embarrassed tone.
She saw that the knuckles of his hand had turned white as the balled up into fists in his lap. Sapphire then gave him a grin.
"I'll teach ya then!"
"Wait, wha-?" Silver squaked as he was dragged (literally) to the dancefloor, a slower tempo song had come on.
"It's easy!" Sapphire said as she moved to the beat. "Just find you're center, and you're there!"
His mouth frowned, but Silver's eyes closed to listen to it, before as if by magic, his body started swaying along as well. Sapphire noticed this and smiled.
"Good job! See? That wasn't hard." Sapphire grinned again.
"Guess not…" Silver said with a half smile.
After the party they kept in touch. Calling at least once a week at first to trade battle stories and tactics, then it grew to hopes, dreams, goals, and secrets. Sapphire always thought it was a little funny, how they were so different yet could talk so easily with each other. Like, (she hated getting corny, but..) breathing. It was a great friendship, one that she cherished.
Until one day, a few years after that wedding, it grew into something more.
"Silver!" Sapphire yelled in happiness as she ran off the ferry that brought her to Olivine. Said teen was slightly away from the awaiting crowd, but had a soft smile on his face when he saw her.
"Hey-" Silver lost his train of thought as skinny arms wrapped around his shoulders as the girl jumped up to embrace him.
"It's so great to see you!" Sapphire said in a joyful tone, the redhead could feel his face heat up. Nobody besides Blue (more of a sisterly affection), or Gold (said male just being an idiot) EVER had really any bodily contact with him. He gave off an aura of 'I do not liked to be touched.'
However, that never stopped the feisty girl in front of him, eyes shining, like jewels…
He slowly shook himself as the girl landed back on the ground.
"S-so, yeah, same…" Silver said and rubbed the back of his head.
'Ok, focus. I need to focus…' The trader thought.
"So what do you wanna do?" Sapphire asked.
The red head smiled again. "Whatever you want. But tonight I got us a wonderful dinner spot."
"Great!" Sapphire smiled, and wondered why Silver's smile always made a warm, fluttering sensation in her chest.
"The lighthouse?" Sapphire said in shock as they went up the elevator.
Silver smirked. "The gym leader lent it to me for this evening, that way we can see the city at night."
The doors opened with a ding! And the two walked out to see a spacious room with giant windows all around, an Ampharos was in the middle of the room and waved to them.
"We have to climb the last bit." Silver said, and steered the brunette in the right direction up a stepladder, before opening a small hatch and climbing up, a hand brought back down to help the younger teen up.
Once she lifted her head through the small little door, she gasped.
A see-through -domed roof with just enough space for some walking room and a dinner table set up with food on it, the twinkling lights of the stars could be seen above while the lights from the city could be seen below.
"This is…wow, Silv…" Sapphire said.
Silver's forehead made a small worry line. "You don't like it? Then I can get us reservations for-"
"No! No it's perfect, Silv, just…you did all this for me?" Sapphire said in bewilderment.
Silver began stuttering again. "W-w-well, you've never really been to Jhoto before and I just wanted to make it special, and…and…" Silver felt pissed that once again his face was turning a red tinge, right now he felt so embarrassed, so weak…
"Silver."
The red head felt a pair of hands grasp on to his. He looked down to see two pretty, no, pretty didn't cut it- beautiful shining blue orbs look up at him, cheeks slightly red, along with a small smile. This was a side of Sapphire that Silver had hardly ever seen before. This side was softer, but just as strong.
"Do you…do you like me? More than a friend, I mean."
Silver felt like he would probably like to jump out the window at the moment rather then confess, but his mouth wasn't listening to his thoughts.
"Yes. Sapphire, you're the most forceful, energetic girl I've ever met. But also the most kind, most open, and most beautiful. You're incredible, and deserve a person just as incredible-"
"You're right."
Silver felt his face began to fall, he should have known that-
The red haired young man felt hands softly hold face, bringing it down.
"That person is right in front of me."
Both of them forgot who made the first move. All they knew is that it lead to the first kiss, the first caress. Soon after that, the dinner was forgotten. Both of them were completely unaware of these types of things. Silver had never felt just this…longing before in his life. He might have had a small crush on Blue, but it was just that, a crush, compared to what he felt about Sapphire. Sapphire thought she had and would always love Ruby, until the red head came into her life, the girl felt more intone with herself when she was with Silver.
In that room, they joined in one of the most beautiful ways two beings can. It was innocent and awkward, but absolute and perfect in it's own way. Despite them being so different, they could create this beautiful thing, becoming…one…
"You never stare off to space like that, what is it?" A male voice shook her from her memory re-run.
"Nothing, just thinking…"
Warm arms wrapped Sapphire into an embrace, long red hair tickled her cheek and she turned around to reciprocate.
"I love you." Sapphire looked up into silver eyes, that despite five years of being able to look into them everyday, she could never get enough of.
"I love you too, just much more." Silver said with a small smirk.
"Hey! We all love each other and all that, but I'm hungry!" A high voice squawked.
Husband and wife looked down at a little girl around four-years old with red hair in two messy pigtails and wide silvery-blue eyes whom was pouting and tapping her foot in annoyance.
"Alright, Lith, we're off to Uncle Gold's and Aunt Crystal's." Sapphire said and picked up her daughter, who climbed like a small monkey onto her back as she put her hand in Silver's.
When fire and water become one, miracles happen.
THE END
Yes! It took me two full hours but I finished it! I hope you all enjoyed it, this is probably one of the longest crackship chapters I've ever made! XD
And I loved creating Lithium, she's just too freakin' adorable, I may have to use her for another story. ;D
If you read, please review!