Hello again! This is SnakeBlade once again. Yeah, I delayed a lot of work, and for the first time in my life, I realized my life is going is either get stricter, or so… so harsh that I could lose everything that's going my way.
The reason for the delay on this fic is that I really didn't have an idea where to go. I mean, I still have the main story of getting Rina and Diane to Lillycove and all. I really think that I've found my inspiration again. Unfortunately, it runs at a bad time…
To everyone who commented, I'm sorry for the wait, I've chosen to write this next chapter while packing up to go back home. Well… it just makes me lightheaded. Still my love for my daughter Tairena fuelled me to continue. Weird, people prefer to email us to review… but anyways, thanks for reviewing, because I just might continue making this a heavily fluffy fic just for cuteness (that and the fact I just might make Rina a trainer). Also, if any Pokemon "voices" their opinion, it will be quoted and italicized.
Prelude from Kiari's Friends Part Two Rina the Broken Child
"Diane?" Rina asked. "Diane?" Several sniffles and a small groan from returning to her feet was Rina's reward.
"Rina, I have no right to convince you otherwise. But I do want to inform you of this: Dad's not going to quit until both of us are dead. You're worth 700,000. I'm well… well over a million… and Andrew's trying to save our lives by risking his own and Kiari's…and probably that receptionist, too. Rina, we don't hate you! We want to help you. I love you… and I would do anything to prove it. Anything to protect you, even if Andrew and I die before you're safe." Rina realized what everyone was doing for her.
They're giving their lives to save me! Oh God… what have I done? Why didn't I believe you? No! Andrew and Kiari are risking their lives for me? Why? I'm not worth it…Diane… I'll give you one more chance, but you'll never be forgiven.
"Do you realize what Andrew is putting on the line for you, Rina? He's putting up the lives of his Pokemon, his three year old daughter, and his own life to help you. He's going to give his life, and you don't care… I should tell him." Diane said, and began to leave out the door.
"You mean… he's… no! Kiari! Why didn't you tell me!" Rina questioned the Altaria. Kiari turned away and chirped a few times.
"Rina… I'll tell Andrew if you're going through with this. But he said you'll have to leave before we do."
"When are you two leaving?" Rina curiously asked.
"Seven in the evening." Diane answered. I hope she believes me now. She has to! She just has to… Please!
"Diane, I'll do it. I'll… I'll give you one more chance." Rina admitted. If Andrew and Kiari are going to risk their lives to get me to safety… then I will do what they ask. Anything to be away from them, I'll do it. Even if that means… giving Diane one more chance.
"Thank you Rina. I really appreciate it." Diane happily said.
"But you'll never be forgiven." Rina added coldly.
"That's okay with me, Rina. One day, I just may have the chance to be forgiven." Diane answered. With that said she turned to Rina, smiled and left out the door and into the hallway.
I hope… oh god… As soon as Diane walked out, she walked into none other than their father, Lode. He smiled and opened the door to Rina's room. I pray for you, Rina. Please be careful… I love you.
The conclusion to Kiari's Friends: Diane the Hopeful
I didn't think I could ever understand what I had in store when I decided to adopt both Rina and Diane. First off, was my assistant, friend, and lover, Flucentra. She took to them like they were her immediate family. Even though we both know that they are very interesting children, I never knew that they were so attached to Pokemon.
I thought after all the little darling had gone through, Rina wouldn't trust Flucentra and me. Obviously, she has, and makes it a point to enjoy our company. I love the little kid a lot, though. She reminds me so much of Tairena when she was her age. I guess it's like that, sometimes. Of course, nothing is funnier than her calling us "Uncle Andrew", and "Auntie Flu". Rina however, gets along great with Pokemon, and I've actually taught her how to battle. Of course, I won't teach her too much, just the basics and types.
Diane has interests in breeding Pokemon. It seems she likes to observe and learn about them. Her help is greatly appreciated by the city; especially since she is now one of the leading authorities on Pokemon Natures. And she's sixteen years old! Man, she'll be an excellent professor one day! After a few months, I had decided to let them become full-time assistants and let them help out here. I intentionally wanted them to be safe and happy, but their remarkable talents actually make me realize how important they are to me.
Lode has connections to Team Magma. Delilah has confirmed it after her transfer to Lillycove (with Flucentra's help of course!). She told me about it. He has connections with Maxie, the Leader of Team Magma. This will get ugly if they find my resort here; they may kidnap Flucentra, or worse…Ayane.
Just when I thought that she'd be fine, things get worse. Actually, thinking about Delilah reminds me of the city's meeting this afternoon. I'd better have a good explanation for not attending. Flucentra would die of worry. I hope she called Delilah and asked if she'd… no, if she'd like to see her niece Ayane. Interesting, Ayane seems to like the receptionist/nurse. And Delilah seems to love Ayane a lot. Then again, who couldn't love the precocious sweetheart of a daughter I have?
I had asked Lode where the girls were, he's told me that Diane and Rina have run away and haven't been found. He probably has presumed them dead or something. But then again…Maxie always got the job done. Now I'm worried.
Not including the newly appointed Pokemon League Champion Steven Stone has called my residence and asked for my formal attendance, and that I bring Kiari and Laizani. If that's the case; I sense a battle, which tells me to get Waverly immediately.
"Uncle Andrew?" he snapped out of his daze. It was Rina's voice. "Uncle? Are you okay?"
I nodded and then responded, "Yeah. I'm just fine."
"Have you seen Ayane?" she asked.
"Not since breakfast." I answered. "Are you going to play nice with her?"
"Yes. I want to play a game with her! She wanted to ride on the Rapidash with me! Okay, I'll go ask Auntie Flu where she is."
"Remember to keep an eye on her." I responded. She giggled and ran towards my townhouse.
"Don't worry, I will!" she shouted back.
Amazing, I thought. She adapted to her new lifestyle very easily. Just under four months ago, she hated almost everyone she knew. Even though she and Ayane don't get along to the way I expected (then again, how does a child get along with new, adopted siblings, huh?).
Ayane is the splitting image of her mother. Long, beautiful, lavender hair, a cute face, and this were only difference between them; Ayane has my emerald eyes. I love her so much, she's my pride and joy, even though I have an older daughter, by the name of Tairena, she's nine years old and lives with my divorced wife, Takori. After leaving her, I took my Ari-bond ship Zapdanos, and landed on my birth planet, Earth. It seems I had to explain this to Flucentra as well, at first she didn't believe me. Of course, this is a totally different dimension than the one I was born in. I never knew the land of Pokemon was real…
Of course, when she saw Tairena, my daughter and my wings of my Aristoth nature, she accepted what I said as truth and after a while, she fell in love with me. Needless to say, Ayane is the recipient of our feelings. Yes, I do love Flucentra, but I love my daughters more than anything.
While walking towards the city itself, a familiar cry falls from the sky, as he looks up to find Kiari, an Altaria and his best friend. She drops down and joins Andrew at his side, knocking him over.
"Hey! That's not fair!" he yelled. Kiari noticed her friend getting up and took to the air again. She chirped several times and continued in the air. I got an idea, he thought.
"Kiari, return!" the Altaria dodged the first two red beams, but the left side of her cloudily wings touched the third beam, sending her back into her Pokeball. Sorry, but I had to do that, old friend. I know you hate being inside here, but I have to put you in. Laizani and Waverly had to join you as well. My dearest friends, we have to visit someone by the name of Steven Stone. He seemingly requested my personal assistance.
"I wonder what he wants… maybe just a little help." Andrew thought aloud. He threw the purple/pink Pokeball into the air, revealing it contents. He jumped on the back of this Pokemon.
"Waverly, to Evergrande!" he yelled. And off they flew.
I never ran so fast in my life. I promised Andrew I'd meet him at the aquarium! Dad was crazy! Somehow he managed a date with that receptionist. But it seems he left about an hour ago. I'd better move too. If it means your safety, then the two of us will run away, Rina. I promise that I'll be a better sister for you and a better person in general.
Diane, hair frazzled and gasping for air, is waiting outside the aquarium for Andrew. She looks around closely, but only sees an unusually long line for entry. This can't be good. What the heck is he thinking? People always stare and look at me, I'm a daughter of an important man in this city! Please hurry... Wait a sec! Those Team Magna dupes! The reason for her exasperation is the distance she covered running from them. Four men from Magma are frantically searching to see if they can find a runaway 16 year old. They've been after me since I left the house... I think they know where I am... I need a disguise... but what? Slightly nervous, Diane hid behind the line, unnoticeable to onlookers.
"Where is she?" one of the goons asked. Probably the leader, with his looks. "That girl couldn't have gotten too far! Search buildings and make sure she doesn't get on the ferry!"
"Sir!" they yelled, and ran off.
Diane quickly moved along with the line, staying low and trying not to draw attention to herself. I can't be caught! Not when I got a chance to get away! I don't know where it starts, but this can't be good. Taking a look through the crowd, she saw one the members come towards the line. She quickly ducked lower and stayed behind the line. The member asked a few patrons to see if they have seen Diane, but no one said anything. Crap! Just stay low, Diane. She now was in a crouching position. All of a sudden, she heard someone asking the grunt if something was wrong. The grunt mentioned that someone had run away. The man chuckled and said that he saw Diane. It was now a nightmare come true. Her whole body froze. Oh my God! No! Please don't reveal my position! Where are you, Andrew?
"I saw just her a ways back. She was heading east, seems like she was really running." the man revealed.
"Thank you!" he was about to run before the man said something.
"Oh, and by the way, you're not going to find her." the man said.
"What- ggguuuuwah!" was heard as he dropped to the ground. The man had his fist in the grunts stomach and quickly moved him to the nearby bench, in a (as best you can put an unconscious person) sitting position. When he returned, he bumped into Diane, revealing her position.
"Oh, sorry, but you scared me. Diane, you can stop hiding now," the man said. "Did you really think I would let them catch you when you need to get out of here?" he asked
"W-w-who are you?" she asked timidly. "Please... don't tell them! I'm begging you!" What can I do? This man knows who I am-seriously?
"It's time to go, Diane." he answered. Diane quickly hugged him and sniffed. "It's not over yet. We still have to get in. There has to be another entrance." At the sight of another grunt, Diane let go and quickly pushed herself away from Andrew. She returned to her crouching position. He whispered 'stay right here' and before she could protest, he quickly moved towards the front. As soon as they leave, it's a fifty yard sprint to the dock. Hopefully, Rina has already flew off with Kiari at this point.
"Diane, we have no choice. We're going to make a run for it."
"To the docks?" she whispered. "But that's too far!"
"Do you wanna leave or what?"
"Oh alright." she resigned and waited for Andrew.
"On the count of three, you make a straight line for the S.S. Tidal and give them this ticket." Andrew handed her a ticket. "Don't worry about anything else, just get to the ship and get on."
"But what about you?" she asked. Andrew shot her a look that said 'I'll be fine. You get moving.'
"One..." he saw two grunts walking closer to them. He moved his hand toward his belt, which held his poke balls and waited.
"Two..." Diane tensed and quickly and saw where Andrew's hand was. His pokemon should be able to hold them off long enough! I see then, I'll get moving. She looked around and saw the fastest route, which seemed to take her through a hedge and some traffic. The grunts noticed their friend and quickly notified the others. He quickly knocked Vibrava's pokeball off his belt and into Diane's lap. "Three!" Diane ran off and towards the dock, holding Vibrava's pokeball.
Andrew quickly turned to the left and stared at the three men. "You want the girl, don't you?"
"How do you know?" one grunt asked.
"She's my fiancee. I can't allow you to get her." Andrew replied coldly.
"Tell us where she is!" the "leader" demanded.
"No." Andrew replied with a smirk.
"That's it! Go, Zubat!" one of the grunts yelled.
"Am I supposed to be afraid?" Andrew asked.
"I know you have Pokemon!" the leader yelled.
Hmm... does that mean that I have to fight again? But a three on one is not in my favor. Grovyle isn't strong enough to do that. I'll have to fight them one on one if I plan on getting Diane out of here. Well... here goes! Andrew chuckled.
"What's do darn funny! We won't lose to you! Wait a sec... it's you! You're the one who beat us last time!" the Zubat trainer said.
"Oh my... and me without my Altaria and Vibrava... I guess you know what I have left, or do you?" Andrew bluffed.
"Send out that Grovyle!" the leader yelled.
"Your wish is my command." Andrew smiled and let out his pokemon.
"What the-" the leader said.
"Laizani, Mist!" a think fog enveloped the area, drawing attention to the area. "Return!" he quickly returned his pokemon and ran off toward the docks. I hope she got there! I'm not stalling any longer! As he ran, he found Diane almost entering the ship, as he ran up to the ticket inspector. Andrew quickly handed him his ticket as he ran past, caught up with Diane, and then ten minutes later, the ship set sail for it's destination, Lillycove City.
"Diane, have you seen Andrew?" Flucentra asked. "He's usually back home by now." The lavender haired woman paced the kitchen worriedly.
"Auntie, calm down." Diane answered. "If Uncle isn't here now, they there's a good reason for it. He always has a good reason for things, even the smallest little detail."
"But Kiari, Waverly, and Laizani are gone, too!" Diane blanched at the realization of that statement.
So… he took his three of his strongest Pokemon with him. Maybe he wanted to go training. I don't see… wait a second. What would he be doing with his Lapras, Dragonite, and Altaria? He never carries all three together. He told me once that if he did, he was going to Evergrande. Was he going to face the Elite Four?
"I… I don't know what to say, auntie. But you have to be at the meeting today in his place." Diane answered. I felt miserable lying to her, but I had to. I noticed this morning he was more absent than usual. He went about his normal routine and helped some of the neighborhood children raise their Pokemon; went to the lake and asked Waverly to come with him. Laizani got jealous, and asked to come. If Kiari didn't come back, then that makes she's left with him as well. Please don't get hurt, Andrew. I… I hope one day, I could really tell you how I really feel about you. How much I would love to be in your arms, to be protected. But you have two children by different mothers already. Maybe one day I can meet you eldest daughter, Tairena…and Ayane is such a good girl, even though she gets fussy at times.
"Oh boy… Ayane's crying again…" Flucentra sighed.
"I'll handle her. You finish making lunch." Diane quickly replied. "And Auntie?"
"Hmm?"
"Uncle Andrew is just fine. He's probably training or something. You how he gets sometimes, he still has to protect us from kidnappers and poachers." Diane offered.
"I guess your right." Flucentra halfheartedly answered. Of course, I think something is going to happen. And I hate my instincts… including the fact that I am usually correct. I fear for this world. Andrew and I have seen a little too much action recently.
Mommy? Are you sad? it was Ayane's link reestablishing.
Not at all, sweetie. Diane will be with you soon, lunch is almost ready. I see you've been practicing your powers. Flucentra answered.
When do we tell Dad? her daughter asked.
I don't know, little one. Just don't tell him until I give the okay. Flucentra answered.
Okay, love you Mommy!
I love you too, Ayane.
Moments later, Diane returned with Ayane walking beside her. Ayane jumped out and flew into hear seat, awaiting her food. And the three of them ate.
"Auntie, I have a personal question."
"What is it, Diane?"
"I must know… how did you meet him?"
"Well… let's sit down. I think I owe this to you and Ayane."
"It's funny, isn't it, Calina? Here I am, living with a very nice guy and his girlfriend and their daughter, and they accepted us like it was no problem." Rina sighed as she walked through Andrew's ranch. Calina stayed nearby her trainer and mewed a couple times.
"What do you think about staying here, Calina?" she asked.
"Rina, I think it's not such a bad idea. But are you staying?"
"Probably not, Calina." She smiled and then ran towards the forest section of the ranch.
"Why not? Are you thinking about becoming a trainer like Andrew?" Calina chased after her.
"I haven't thought about that. But you could help me, right?"
"Maybe we can ask around." Calina ran over to the forest and sat down.
"So… where are we going, Calina?"
"To see two of Andrew's strongest Pokemon; to see the Pokemon who won him a championship at the Elite Four two years ago. They'd teach me a thing or two and you how to handle Pokemon. Besides, two of the six strongest in the world have been looking to teach."
"Wow… I can't wait. Who are they?"
"Their names are Leafion and Jacquie." Calina answered.
"You mean…?"
"Yes, now follow me!" Calina yelled as she and Rina ran into the forest.