Destination - reached.

Initially, anyway. Well, as long as I am with them, luck just intensifies. Yeah, it was a hard and arduous adventure but we did it. We finally reached our destination, Aether Paradise, the man-made island at the sight.

...Huh?! What was that? It wasn't an adventure? All we did was teleport? On top of that, I was the only one who ended up getting sick? Also, I ended up being a heavyweight to them? I don't know what you are talking about... Aahaaaaaaaa~... I can't hear you. Can't hear you! REAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLY can't HEEEEEAAAAAAR you!

Throwing all those unnecessary complaints in one of the dustbins of AP, I re-accessed my surrounding. A man-made laboratory looks like a small village, except for all the residence, leaving employees, are all mutants. Once an island full of pokemons, all it had now was those hunted by mutants. Hey, I did mention AP works on how to turn those mutations back. Well, in a way, all these residences are just samples. Ok, that was a cruel thing to say. But it's my mother's decision. I doubt that women have any sanity left.

Talk about a complete bother. If I could touch 'em, I think I would also be doing the same thing. I guess I can't really tell others, huh? We headed toward where Wicke's lab was while enjoying our surroundings. Except there wasn't such thing that could be branded as fun. I mean would you really call that scenery fun? Just look at that blue dragon. A mutant Salamence which looks nothing like a Salamence. Its body is fully covered in scales and can stand on two big legs like a tyrannosaurus. Its four jaws are wide bigger, I doubt it could even close its mouth.

Those grunts in white dress should be glad that the Salamence is currently bounded. I doubt they would be drinking tea so calmly right in front of it if not for its restriction. Not that it matters to me. Also, if sided all those painful creatures away, the AP still has a breathtaking view. Despite being manmade, in the middle of the ocean, the scenery feels natural. With fresh air, forest and greenery, this island feels more natural than others. Especially with the latest renovation of the whole island after the aetheric cataclysm, the whole environment looks so different. Sob... sob... is this what it feels like losing a home? Just kidding. Like hell, I would consider such a disturbing place my home. I have my own mansion, thank you.

The mansion, ah, now that I am remembering it, I couldn't help but think of going back. I was dragged from my own house after all. Such cruel friends I have. While I was crying tears in my heart, we finally reached the lab. Inside there, we were greeted by a childish yet cheerful smile. Honestly, seeing her brings warmth inside my heart. In return, I also smiled at her. She looks sexy, alright, more so in person. Remembering my previous monologue, my eyes automatically searched for another person. Of course, she wouldn't be here.

...What was I even thinking?

Leaving that thought, there were two more people who I never saw before my life. Though I wonder who they are, my mind played at how hilarious their sight was. Well, the problem wasn't with the girl but the man standing behind her. What the actual hell? Now that was how amazingly confused I am. In fact, everyone in this room had the same thought as me. Well, if he was alone, it wouldn't have been such hilarious sight after all this is Alola. Because two aspects go against him that are actually causing him to stand out.

The man is wearing a half sleeve shirt with coconut trees printed on it, and shorts to boot it up. Along with a pair of sandals and glasses. This man looks in his mid-forties with black hair and a few wrinkles on his face. He looked like he came here after getting out of the beach. I wonder why would he come to AP dressing like that? I mean it is hardly a theme here. Also, I doubt he actually got to enjoy the beach anyway. I don't even know if he wants to stand out or not.

Again, the partner he came with doesn't help either. Well, I don't know if they are actually comrade or not but judging by their friendly conversation, I just considered them to be together on this matter. Also, contrary to the man, the girl looks fairly younger, maybe at the end of her twenties. Unlike the man himself, the girl is wearing a full black coat set, inner white shirt with a black tie. Black gloves and black boots to boast. Throw some microphone and voila! you have got yourself a detective. Well, at least that was my impression of her. The girl was overall the beauty especially with her purple hair being tied into a ponytail with a black ribbon that reached her waist.

I don't even know them but put the two of them together and their sight is hilarious. Of course, I am not going to say anything, nor will I laugh. In fact, I will pretend I never saw this coming. I'm sure everyone has the same thought running over their heads. They don't? Well... who cares. Anyway, who are they, and why are they in the Aether Paradise. Well, they are inside the paradise so I doubt they have any normal background.

To my confusion, Wicke answered, "I want you guys to meet the members of International Police, Mr. Looker, and Ms. Anabel." After their respective introduction, Wicke gestured toward us, "And-" She called out to them as she introduced us as the member of Ultra Guardians. In response, we individually called our name to make it clear. ...Eh?! Did Ms. Anabel's eyes just twinkle when I introduced myself? I don't think she reacted like that when Kiawe, Mamane, Lana, or even Mallow introduced themselves. What's the world coming to? Sorry miss Anabel but I don't swing that way.

Alright, alright, I'm getting things over my head. You don't have to mention it every freaking time. Wait, The International Police. Oi, oi, what the hell is international police doing here? Are they here to investigate or to catch my mom? Ah! What to do? But my worries turn into nothing as Wicke's next word reassured me. From her explanation, they are here to investigate mutations and those beings that come from another world. Yes! One in detective getup and another one in beach mode.

With that said, Looker talked to all the UG except me. Looks like he has some job for them. Since it didn't matter to me 'cause Wicke told me that Ms. Anabel wants to talk to me... personally. And with that, we headed to the next room where no one can hear just. Just me and her. Ahh! what should I do? Am I going to lose my v-card to another girl? I don't even swing that way. Seriously, what am I suppose to do? Should I run from this poisonously beautiful girl, to protect myself from getting devoured? What are you thinking Wicke? Throwing your cute little girl inside the den of a lustful tiger. Ahh~ I'm going to be eaten.

"... So I want to know more."

"Please don't eat me."

... Ah, I messed up. I was soooo~ into the inner yuri/lesbian scene that I blurted out something I didn't mean to. As the word 'eat' repeated in her mouth in confusion, a big question mark appeared above her head. I am really seeing something so absurd that only appears in manga or video games. As I panicked, I motioned her not to mind my sudden outburst. But didn't she said that she wanted to know more... About what? About me? Was my choice right? Ahahaha... No way... I'm just imagining it. So, just to be clear, I asked her once more what she wanted to know.

"Eh! You weren't listening." She made a sad puppy face. Well, duh... I was thinking about us having our yuri moment. Now I can't say that can I? So as I just scratched my cheek nervously, she continued, "Of course, that is, I want to know more about you."

"Ho..." A lifeless word skipped my lips. Honestly, it took me a bit to process what she just said. As the result hit me, I backed away from her, distancing ourselves. "You are really interested in me. I'm sorry but I don't go that route." What is this? Scary. It was honestly hard to deal with in real life. I mean, she was really interested in me that way. No way. What should I do? This time seriously.

Seeing me panicked, she ended up in the same state as I am. "Wait, no!" She grabbed my hand as she pulled me toward her. I am sure she is trying to comfort me but it honestly isn't helping. "Please, don't do anything to me." As I cried with no tears, her panicking doubled. W-wh-what should I do? Is she going to throw me in jail for rejecting her? Ehhh~! No way!

"L-li-li-listen." She flailed around like a Magikarp as she tried to find the appreciated word, "When I said 'interested in you,' I mean in your research," she looked down shyly, "not in a romantic way."

...And thus, it took us quite a while to clear our misconception. I am pretty sure it was born due to my wild imagination but let's just ignore that...