Hey back with another chapter! I could hear your anticipation for this date. Who's ready for some DanXKeena? Nobody? Ok time to make you people mad. But thank you to the very few people who di review. Especially lek99 for the review, thanks!
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"Are you ready?" Dan asked.
"As ready as I'll ever be." Keena replied. She turned to Konan. She left her belongings and pokeballs with him. "Konan could you do me a favour?"
"What do you need?" Konan asked.
"Could you let my pokemon out to stretch their legs sometime tonight?"
"Sure no problem." Konan told her. Keena thanked him and turned back around to Dan. Dan wasn't what Konan was expecting, but he still didn't like him. Maybe it was because of the way he looked at Keena. But he couldn't help but feel something strange ball up inside him.
Dan held an arm out to her and she took to politely. Dan led Keena outside where a limo was parked. Dan opened the door like a gentleman for Keena. She smiled cutely at him and climbed. Dan got in after her and closed the door. The chauffeur roared up the engine and jumped onto the street heading towards the tall buildings of cities.
Inside was nice. There was smooth, black leather and plenty of led room. "I have to say, the limo is a bit of a surprise. I know you said dress fancy but I wasn't expecting this." Keena said.
Dan looked upset for a moment. "Is it too much?" He asked nervously.
"No! I love surprises, the good kind." Keena told him. Dan looked relieved.
"I hope you like what I have planned." Dan said excitedly. He was quite happy to be going on a date.
"Where are you taking me?" Keena asked. She looked at him with curiousity in her eyes.
Dan chuckled slightly and leaned over. "I thought you said you liked surprises." He said slyly.
Keena giggled. "Fair point." She said before turning to the window. "I'm not usually in the city. Personally I prefer the countryside. I have to admit though, the city can be pretty at night." She said, still staring at the tall buildings.
Dan looked at the small girl as she spoke. "Yeah, it sure is." he managed to say back, though not referring to the city lights. The ride to their destination was quiet, but comfortable. Never did it feel awkward which seemed strange. The streets were strangely quiet, not much traffic. It made for fast travel to... wherever they were going.
The whole ride Keena tried to figure out where Dan was taking her. A romantic dinner? Hopefully not, that would be far to cliche. The movies? But then they wouldn't talk much. Every other idea like going to the park or beach would be far to informal for the way they were dressed and it was much to late to do much else. Dan could see the confused look on her face. "Don't worry, you'll like what I have planned." He reassured her.
Keena smiled sweetly at him. "I trust you." she said.
Soon the limo took a right that led to a highway. Looking ahead, Keena could see a treeline, and lights shining behind them. As they got closer, the limo turned off onto a separate road. They came to large, steel gates that opened for them. Inside now, Keena was astounded. There was a mansion at the end of the long driveway. There were many people around her age, probably older, getting out of lamborghinis, porches, and many other fancy vehicles Keena couldn't even name. As they pulled up and stopped Dan got out and walked around to open the door for Keena like a gentleman.
"This place it huge!" was the first thing she could think of too say.
"This is my cousin's place. For the end of summer he decided to throw a party. He sent invitations to all his friends, family and so on. But I'm sure word got out on the media and by 11 we should see some random people. But it is still kind of formal. It will be easy for the security to pick out the strangers. It should be safe." Dan explained as the limo drove off. He offered his arm. "Could I walk you in?"
"Of course." Keenan replied. She took his arm and walked beside him up the steps. It was weird walking around in heels since she was used to flat boots. But she didn't find it hard to walk, just strange. She could hear the music booming from outside. Inside were many teenagers and young adults dancing to the beat of the music. The room was huge and aside from the door, there was two hallways at the sides and a large staircase leading upstairs.
"This will be the only room with the music. There is a dining hall with good food and a door leading to the gardens to the left and just spare room to the right. Upstairs is just a few more rooms and it's probably a lot quieter." Dan explained the layout of the house.
"And how do you know all this?" Keena asked curiously.
"I came here a lot as a kid." He told her. Before Keena could reply the was a voice from somewhere.
"Dan you made it! And I see you brought a friend." They heard a male voice behind them.
Dan turned around and hugged him. "Nieu! Long time no see!"
Lucus wandered around the streets of Jubilife City alone. The sun was setting behind the buildings as he headed for the Pokemon Centre. He didn't feel like paying for a hotel room and maybe he could catch a pokemon battle or two. Though, he hadn't really done much in the past month. After failing to get Keena and getting rejected by Nieu he hadn't tried to get with anyone. So he took a month to himself and try to freshen up his mind. Not that it helped. Both white haired cuties were still on his mind, mostly Keena. But he had been humiliated by both and was attracted to them, more so Keena, so it was tough to get them out of his mind.
He would just have to forget about them. He sighed as his hand skimmed over his poke balls. He could sure use a pokemon battle to get his mind off his urges. He continued his stroll to the pokemon centre when he saw a small limo parked outside the building. Then a small girl and larger boy walked out and towards the limo. But the girl looked familiar.
She couldn't be. White hair, glowing violet eyes, short and slim stature, it had to be her. Keena! But who was that guy taking her? Anger began boiling inside him, but why was he angry. Before he could walk any closer they got into the limo and drove off.
Was that guy rich? Appearance would say yes, but Lucus doubted it. Then he remembered something. He had seen on the internet that there was a party being held by some wealthy guy. But that means it was probably invitation only and formal. But knowing Keena was going to be there stirred something inside him. He had to be there. But if he wore what he was currently wearing, he would be kicked out immediately. He needed something formal.
By 9 he had found a pair of dress pants and classy button up shirt. He should be good. Now to sneak in...
"Keena, this is my cousin Nieu. Nieu this is Keena." Dan introduced the two. "Actually, you guys look a lot alike." He inquired.
Keena looked at Nieu. He also had white hair, gelled into a nice style. He was short for men, at a height between her and Dan. He was very slim and cute. His eyes were a light blue, like the sea. "It's nice to meet you." She greeted him.
"It's nice to meet you too." Niue said. "So what's the deal with you two? Did you finally get over her?" Nieu asked Dan. Keenan didn't know who "her" was but she suspected the girl must be a past girlfriend.
"You could say that. Keena here is my date." Dan said proudly.
Nieu smiled at his tall cousin. "That's good to hear. She wasn't worth it." Nieu said, again referencing to "her". Then he turned around. "Now come on guys, lets dance. This is a party after all." Niue said before joining a group of people. Keena looked at Dan who grinned. He pulled her to the group of people and began dancing. He wasn't very good, a little clumsy if anything. Keena didn't know how to dance. She tried to dance to the music, copying other girls she saw before letting her instincts take control.
After a good half hour of dancing with strangers Dan finally asked Keena if she needed a break. She gladly followed him. Her feet were kinda sore and she was really hot. Dan led Keena to the dining hall. There was many people in there, eating the food layed out. The food included desserts, meat slices, cheese cubes, fruits, vegetables, and many other dishes. It looked scrumptious. Both teens gathered up plates of food and sat down at an empty table.
"This party is pretty cool. I sure wasn't expecting it." Keena said, taking a bite out of her salad. Then eating a few meat slices.
"Nieu has been planning this for awhile. I wasn't going to come originally but then I met you. I'm glad you like it." Dan said happily.
"This food is amazing!" She said. "Honestly, I've never been to a party of any kind. Unless you count birthday parties I had as a kid. But I never really had many friends." She said sullenly before eating her cupcake.
"Really? I wouldn't have guessed." Dan replied.
"I was usually picked on. Bullied you could say but in my opinion it wasn't that bad. Just don't let them get to you. I had the Pokemon." Keena said. "I had a couple of best friends, but they moved away just before I got sick."
Dan didn't know what to say. But he was so curious about a couple things, he couldn't stop the questions from tumbling through his lips. "Why did they pick on you? How did you get sick?"
Keena didn't seem annoyed though. She just smiled sweetly and answered his questions. "Mostly they picked on me for my size and looks. I was tall as a kid believe it or not. Taller than most others. I also had black hair. Strange considering my looks now. Kids always said I was weird, though I don't know what they meant. Still don't know. I think it has something to do with how I talk to the Pokemon. I always thought they were the weird ones though."
Keena took a bite of her food before continuing. "I caught a sickness when I was ten. My dad also got sick and ended up passing away." Dan's face dropped at that. He couldn't imagine the pain she must have went through. "Then the doctors found the cure when I was on death's door. I'm lucky to even be alive. But the cure stunted my growth so I haven't grown at all since I was 10. But after I was healthy again I learned how to fight and so on. It was hard work but worth it." She said.
Dan didn't say anything after that. Bullied as a kid? Excluded? Her dad is dead? What else? Keena took another bite of her food.
"I just began my pokemon journey about 6 months ago. But soon after I began, I got the news my mother was kidnapped. They don't know by who and I haven't be told otherwise. And I've been having problems with..." She trailed off, her voice shaking. "Other people." She looked upset as she stared the the last. Bits of food.
Dan didn't want to ask who "other people" were. "Oh I'm sorry. I kind of just talked there. When I start talking I often can't stop." She laughed at herself. She looked happier then earlier, though he doubted it was the same on the inside. Did she always plaster on a fake smile? "So? Tell me about yourself." She asked, finishing off her food.
"Not much to say really. My parents are divorced. I'm an only child. I had a girlfriend but we broke up awhile ago. I can't really complain about my life. I've got an education in health and fitness and I want to be a professional trainer. Like, help others train themselves and their pokemon, not train a team of my own. I'm just not into that kind of stuff. Can't really complain about life." Dan said.
"That's not to bad." Keena said. The two spent the next while just talking. Until Keena checked the clock. "Wow it's already 9. How about we go dance?"
"Sounds good." They got up and headed to the large room. The music was still booming and the people seemed even wilder, probably had some alcohol.
The two joined in on the fun and danced to their hearts content. Keena spotted Nieu among the people dancing with another boy. He was taller, with a well built body and dark brown hair. Keena and Dan joined the two. "Great party!" Keena shouted over the loud music.
"Thank you!" Niue shouted back, smiling. Soon the song ended and the music slowed down. The boy Nieu was with quickly grabbed him and pulled the small boy away. Niue smiled their way before turning to his 'friend'. Dan then looked at Keena. "Do you know how to slow dance?" He asked her.
"Afraid not." She replied sadly.
"Then I'll teach you. Come on!" Dan pulled Keena to the other slow dancing people. "All you have to do is wrap your arms around my neck," He began explaining as he lifted the girls small arms up. "Then just sway, and follow me." Dan said. He placed his hands on her tiny waist, his hands dipping with her curves. It felt, awkward at first of Keena because it was her first time, but she quickly learned because of it's simplicity and followed Dan's lead. "You're a fast learner." Dan remarked.
"Thanks. So I've been told." Keena told him. During the song, maybe the middle. Keena looked up, she saw Dan looking around before his eyed lay on something. "Are you alright?" Keena asked. the she turned around and saw a girl who stood out in the crowd. She had flowing brown ombre hair. She was fairly tall with a models body and face. She was dancing with another guy slightly taller, and he looked arrogant. A spoiled rich boy. He had a white tuxedo on and a gold watch.
"It's nothing. Don't worry about it." Dan said. He shook his head and looked in another direction.
"Who is she?" Keena asked. Dan didn't answer, instead he looked sad. "I'm sorry if I'm prying." Keena immediately said.
"I'll tell you, you deserve to know, but not here. Lets go upstairs." Dan said. He let go just as the song ended. He began walking upstairs, Keena by his side. They made their way to a small balcony, overlooking the gardens, though all you could see was the trees.
"Her name is Veronica. She was my girlfriend. Long story short I caught her cheating on me with that snobby rich boy. First I looked over her shoulder and saw the flirty texts. Then saw them kissing. I didn't intervene then because i didn't want either of them to see me so down. The Veronica broke up with me over text. Over text! In is she said i was a pathetic lowborn whom she should never have been with." Dan told Keena. The poor boy looked like he was ready to start crying right then and there.
"You didn't have to tell me." Keena said, feeling a little guilty.
"No, I did. I had to get it off my chest. I loved her. Still do, and I just can't get her off my mind." Dan replied.
Keena didn't reply. Just tried to cool off in the night air. She just thought about what Dan just told her. His girlfriend, the person he loved and probably did everything for, cheated on him and broke up over text. That was just horrible. From what she knew of Dan, he seemed to nice to be treated in such a way. "You need to get over her whether you like it or not." She blurted out before the words processed in her mind. "A girl like that doesn't deserve someone as nice as you."
Dan was shocked, it say the least. She spoke with such a confident and hard voice, different from her regular angelic one. He just sighed. "I know. It's tough." he said quietly.
"I'm sorry, that kind of just came out. I tend to be brutally honest sometimes." Keena apologized from her outburst.
"I needed to hear that from another person." Dan dismissed her apology. "Do you want to know the reason why I asked you here?"
Keena just looked at him expectantly. "I wanted to show Veronica I was over her. Even make her jealous, just a little. I know it's petty and pathetic. But I really am having a good time with you." He explained.
Keena wasn't angry. How could she? It wasn't like she felt played because she didn't have a crush on Dan. "It is a pretty petty thing but I don't mind. Really."
"Thank you."
The two stood out there for awhile, before another questions popped out from Keena's mouth. "So whats up with Nieu?" She said, abruptly changing the subject. "Is he..?"
"Gay? Oh yeah." Dan answered. "He's confident about it and has been for years, since he figured himself out. And I say good for him! It's about time people accepted him for being a homosexual." Dan said, obviously proud of his younger cousin.
"So who was his, I assume, boyfriend?" Keena asked. She was quite curious as she was with anything. But, few girls are immune to gossip.
"I believe his name is Hiro. He's pretty nice from what I know. I'm just happy for Nieu." Dan said.
"Has he had problems?"
"You could say that."
"I think we've been gone from the party long enough. Wanna go back?" Dan asked. Keena just smiled .
"I'm way ahead of you." She said before taking off to the ball room, Dan on her heels. If only they'd stayed just a bit longer, they would have seen a familiar teen climb over the garden wall.
Kannokou had decided to stay with Konan at the pokemon center. At first she had been incredibility shy around the green eyed boy but she slowly opened up, and now he couldn't get her to be quiet.
"How did you meet Keena?" Was her next question.
Konan was patient though. He took a sip of soda he had bought and answered. "I was training Leavanny while she was still a Swadloon. She shot a Stringshot pretty far and it hit her on the back. She had to get her hair cut!" Konan smiled, remembering how he met the white haired girl.
"Are you dating?" Kannokou asked. Konan nearly spat out his drink mid swallow.
"What!" He nearly yelled, completely shocked. "No, of course not. We're just friends." He said. Though somewhere in his chest he felt a small pain.
"Ok, whatever you say." Kannokou replied.
Around 9 Konan let Keena's pokemon out of their pokeballs like she asked. As soon as they were out they began chatting together and stretching out the muscles. Kannokou looked at the pokemon in wonder. She let out Luna, her Kirlia, who began talking to Flamefoot and Sunfall. They included the new pokemon gladly.
But then Nightfeather and Shadowbolt began to make their way outside. "Nightfeather! Shadowbolt! Where are you guys going?" He asked.
Nightfeather meowed something and pointed outside, as if to say, "We're going out."
"If you're going, be back by 10:30. I don't want to wait up for you." Konan said skeptically. Shadowbolt nodded, his midnight black fur bobbing. He and Nightfeather walked out of the building, getting some strange glances for others. The streets were quiet, with a few stray walkers getting home after a long day of work and impatient drivers honking at others.
Shadowbolt and Nightfeather made their way to a small park, with some trees and a large oak tree in the centre. The oak tree towered over everything else and could overlook the entire city. The two cats quickly scaled the tree, digging their claws into the bark and hopping from one large branch to another. They found a branch below the thick of the leaves where they could sit together and overlook the city.
"I didn't grow up near big cities like this. I was raised in the forest by other Luxray. What about you?" Shadowbolt said.
"Really? I grew up in a big city, Nimbasa City. Since I was a kitten until I was taken from Unova and ended up with Keena." The Liepard replied. Shadow bolt didn't replied, just sat on the branch. The moonlight shined down on the pokemon, the light reflecting off both their pelts. Nightfeather's dark purple pelt darkened as the gold spots seemed to glow. Shadow bolt's black fur shined in the moonlight.
Nightfeather listened closely to the sounds of the city. She could hear the traffic to the small talk of the people left in the park. Then she could hear a low thumping. Angling her ears, she figured figured out the thumping was music somewhere far off. She knew Keena had gone off on a date, she heard from inside her pokeball. Maybe thats where she was.
Nightfeather's expression fell, she was worried about her. It was hard not to worry. Shadow bolt looked at her worried. "I know you're worried about Keena. But she can take care of herself." Shadowbolt reassured her. He moved closer to the small cat.
Nightfeather sighed. "I know. But after what happened..." She trailed off. Then unexpectedly, she moved beside Shadowbolt, rubbing her head against his chest. "I'm still worried."
The Luxray was surprised by Nightfeather's sudden action. But for added comfort, Shadowbolt wrapped one large leg and paw around the small cat, bringing her closer. "She'll be fine. But if you want we can go check." He said.
"Thank you." She said, but didn't move. She entwined her tail with his. Shadow bolt tensed up at the affectionate action. It wasn't until they received a wolf call from an Aipom on the ground that they broke apart. "Let's go. Try to keep up." she smirked. Shadowbolt grinned at her game. She jumped off the branch and onto the ground. She immediately began sprinting. Shadow bolt had a had time keeping up. Nightfeather was by far the fastest pokemon her had ever known.
"Come on slowpoke I'm barely running fast." She said slyly. They suddenly she took off, dust flying behind her. Shadow bolt swore he heard her yell, "Eat my dust!" There was no way he was catching up now. He turned the corner only to see her sitting. He finally caught up. "Hey hurry up. We need to get to that highway! Then I can find the music."
Nightfeather slowed up, running at a speed Shadowbolt could keep up with. They quickly made their way to the highway. Nightfeather found the source of the music. A mansion, with what she could only assume a party going on. They made their way to the gates.
"You go in Nightfeather. I'll wait here for you. Just don't get caught ok?" Shadow bolt said.
"You know me. I don't get caught. I'll be back soon. And I know Keena is here, I can smell her." Nightfeather climbed the gate and snuck between guards, sticking the the shadows. She found an open window on the second floor and snuck into the building.
Alright maybe one more chapter with the date and it will be over. I hope I'm slowly satisfying your needs for the canon couples. Or are they canon? IDK please tell me what you think.
Reviews are always appreciated. Also I will reply to any review i get per chapter. Also only in the time i update chapters.
SO who do you guys think will end up canon? any random pairings you think should happen? Also i need some help from my readers.
I need to decide what the sixth pokemon Keena should use will be. I do want it to be able to learn water moves but that is optional. I also think a dragon type would be cool. I thought of Kingdra but I'm not sure. I also don't want a repeat of types. For those confused, Sunfall is Flying/Psychic. I know evaluations only have 1 type but, MY POKEMON MY RULES. SO what do you people what to see?
I hope you enjoyed!