December
Weeks continued to roll by, and by November 27th, my friends and I had earned our eighth badge and were en route to Indigo Plateau.
"This is SO cool!" said Tracy as we rode our water Pokemon to Route 27. "We're going to a whole different country!"
"I've always wanted to go this way." I said, smiling as the breeze hit my face.
"Okay, guys, we're here." Lisa said as the shore appeared in front of us. We dismounted, then walked up the steep hill to the grand Pokemon Indigo League Admissions Office, which was sitting at the very top.
"Names?" asked the receptionist inside.
"Kris, Cindy, Lisa, and Tracy." I told her.
"Let me see your badges."
After we had shown the woman our badges, she allowed us to pass through. We stepped into the sunshine and gasped.
Before us stood Pokemon Stadium, the official place where the Indigo Tournaments were held. Hundreds of trainers were already gathered out in front, scrambling here and there, meeting friends or healing Pokemon.
"Kris, we're going to sign up for our different leagues." Cindy said. "Catch up with you later, ok?"
"Sure." I said, and then I tried to decide which league to try for. Finally, I decided on Ruach, so I started walking towards the east end of the compound to sign up.
Suddenly, I felt a cold pair of hands on my back.
"Don't rush too fast, little girl." said an icy voice. I spun.
"You!" I cried, as Silver grinned wickedly. "Why did you follow me here?"
"I didn't follow you, sweetie. I, too, am entered in the Ruach League. And it seems you'll be tough competition for me."
"I'll kick your ass!" I snarled.
"Probably." he said, his eyes drifting down to my Poke Ball belt. "But perhaps... if you didn't have the Pokemon to defeat me with…"
"Don't you dare think about it." I warned him. "Don't even try."
"Stop me." He said, and lunged for my belt. I grabbed his hand and shoved it away.
"Oh, I see." he whispered, then grabbed my neck with one hand and seized my belt with the other. I kicked him in his stomach.
"Quite the toughie, are we?" he snarled.
"You have no idea." I said, and before he could try anything else, I pulled my fist back and punched him right in the jaw. As he fell, I punched him again, then kicked him in the side. He was motionless.
"You've grown quite impressive." said an incredibly familiar voice. It couldn't be…
I turned around slowly, and who should I see but Chris, standing there watching!
"That's some brute power you've got there." He said with a wry grin.
"Holy shit!" I cried, running into his arms, "It can't be you! Oh my God! I missed you! I love you! Geez, how could you just leave me like that! Holy shit I've missed you!"
He knew I was babbling, but he didn't mind. "It's nice to see you again, Kris."
After I had recovered from the initial shock, I kissed him, just like we did that first night. "You have some nerve," I said with a grin.
"Hey, Kris!" called Lisa, running over with Cindy and Tracy, "Is this your boyfriend?"
"Yep!" I said proudly. "Lisa, Cindy, and Tracy, this is Chris. Chris, these are my friends."
"How ya doin." He said, tipping his hat. They giggled.
"ATTENTION!" blared the loudspeakers, "ATTENTION! THE TOURNAMENTS ARE NOW BEGINNING!" This statement was met by a thunderous round of cheering and applause. "WILL ALL TRAINERS PLEASE PROCEED TO THEIR RESPECTIVE LEAGUES IMMEDIATLEY!"
"What league are you in?" I asked Chris.
"Adama. You?"
"I signed up for Ruach. So did this punk…" I pointed to Silver, "But I don't think he'll be competing."
Chris laughed. "We'll chat during the first break. Bring your friends." And then he walked off to the north end of the compound.
"See you guys later." I told my friends, and with a deep breath and happiness in my heart again, I walked boldy into the Ruach League lobby.