Hi everyone and welcome to the 13th chapter of this fic!
Firsst of all... The reason behind my late update is very simple... UNIVERSITY. That and the fact that I won't update in two weeks made me postpone the chapter. i'll explain it better at the end.
Now it's TIME WITH REVIEWS:
Guest 1: I'm glad you find it good. As for when I update I try to do it in the early days of the week. But this may not apply in the next one.
Guest 2: When he feels like it... he can be.
Awesomedude4444: I'm sorry, but I enjoy them so much. That also shows me that you are interested in the next one so it's even better. XD
Itsnowedlastnight: Random or not, there will be far more of them... Thanks for the encouragement!
Natsuna2427: Well... seems like someone just started to eat sweets again! XD. I'm glad you liked it the way I explained the contest... It's quite difficult to plan the moves and combinations so it's good that someone likes them.
As for the important part... Yes they think he is dead. The reasosns? There are some of them: when I said that he fell of Pilo and that they were flying above a city, I meant that they were like 500m from the ground. Ruby hasn't got a flying type so he is literally falling and while falling a Salamence is chasing him. Plus he is injured and he even struggled to stand up... Sure he could endure the beating up and he is strong, but they thought that there was simply no way for him to survive. On a side note... If you fall from that high, I doubt that when you crash on the ground there so much left of your body. Those are my reasons because this is a very important part of the fic. Tell me if you are convinced or not. As for what happened there... you'll have to wait.
Well... that's all for today's TIME WITH REVIEWS. I just hope that you like this chapter very much.
What else to say, except for READ and ENJOY!
Sapphire's POV
-Well, this one just proved to be the best performance the judges and I have seen in a while. Let me thank you all, the four of you, for the great show that you put on scene just a minute ago. All the enthusiasm you showed there made this one a great show to be seen- said the speaker before grabbing the paper with the winner of the contest.
The crowd was silent, totally silent. Not I, Blue, Yellow, Crystal or anyone at all made a sound. I was so nervous, as the whole public in there. Why, if you are the last people I thought to be anxious for a contest, you may ask. In fact I still don't know. I don't see myself doing or competing in one, but seeing the great performances and the great effort Rub sure made to make those moves I could only hope for he to win. His rival had this same and the next Ribbon and for the age you could see that he and his pokemon had taken part in a lot of contests like that. It was just like when I battled Red in my birthday party. Red has always been better at battling than me, so I was battling with someone who everyone expected to win me. After the fight though, I was very proud of myself because I was reaching his level. I assumed that this situation was quite the same for Rub, the only difference is that I lost and he had chances to win. I wanted him to do what I couldn't so I wanted he to be the winner of this contest.
I looked over him only to see a proud face, and those powerful dark-red eyes Blue and I talked about not so long ago. I can tell that if someone saw him for the first time in that or the previous contest he or she would never believe that this boy was very shy around us and that he is usually mocked by our class "companions". After what were one of the longest 10 seconds of my life the speaker took the microphone again, the air started to feel heavier when she began to talk, something I doubted to be possible.
-IT'S A TIE!- she said surprised.
And the croud kept silent again. I looked towards my friends and they were just as surprised as me. The speaker looked to the judges while the main one only nodded at her like comfirming what the paper said. She then went to talk to them, and after a few exchange of words she grabbed the microphone to talk again and clearify some things.
-Sorry for the commotion ladies and gentelmen, I am now going to make this whole thing clear. The Super-rank Beauty contest final result was a tie in the first place between George and Niles, and Rub with Mimi. We are now going to talk with the two of them and our judges to know how we will decide the whole thing. As said I'm sorry for the commotion, but the fact is that we didn't have a tie in the first place since two years ago. I beg you to wait for some minutes before I will inform you how the contest is going to proceed. For now let's show our thanks to the two other contestants that took place in the contest, Lya and Mary.
And as the two boys went to the judges table, the two girls bowed along with her pokemon and went to the entry of the corridor to the waiting room, they obviously wanted to see how all ended, and as we applauded them four long minutes passed.
-Do you think they are going to decide this with a battle?- asked Blue.
-I would like that, I would be able to see Rub battling- said Crystal.
-Yeah it would be good, but I assume that Rub would quit before having to battle- I said sad- I'm sure that they would decide another method.
-You seem to know him very well- said Yellow surprising me.
-I don't know him that well... It's just that he has always rejected to battle us, or anyone. He rejected battling me, Silver, that boy in class... - I explained- I don't think he will battle for a ribbon.
-But that would mean that he would loose the competition he has worked so hard for- said Blue.
-Yeah... and maybe he would be sad about that. But he said to me that he would rather live without the respect of his companions and not having to fight with them- I explained- There has to be something huge behind his hate towards battles.
-Maybe yes... I would like to know the reason- said Crystal- So how do you believe they are going too solve this?
-I believe they are going to so something related to contests...-guessed Yellow- It also doesn't seem fitting to involve battles in here.
-You are right- said Blue- It's not a place where I would held a battle in here.
- Seems like we are going to find out vey soon- I said when I saw Rub and George go to the center of the stage and the speaker grab the microphone.
-Hello again ladies and gentelman! After discussing it with both parts, the contestants and the judges, I'm going to let you know how we will decide who will be the winner of this Beauty ribbon- she said- The process will consist in another round in which the two contestants will perform a combination of two attacks. After flipping the coin the order has been settled. George and Niles will be the firsts to perform leaving Rub and Mimi to be the last ones. Then the judges will decide who will win the contest.
After that the public started to talk to each other. Some people were making bets, but not a lot of them. I would say that the result of this contest was unsure, to avoid saying that no one had the smallest idea of who would win.
-A combination of two attakcs... interesting- said Crystal- With one they wouldn't be able to perform a combo.
-It's true... I believe Rub will use that Blizzard and then the Milotic's Growl... that was the most beautiful thing I saw here in this category, today- said Blue.
-I agree with you... It seemed like a wonderful song- said Yellow referring to the Milotic's voice.
-Let's see... I am sure that they won't dissapoint us- I said to them comfident about Rub's ability.
-So let's begin the extraordinary round of the Super-rank Beauty contest- said the speaker- George, your turn.
And after a little talk with Rub... George took the stage. He pointed his Ninetails to position just in front of him and commanded.
-Let's win this once for all, Niles... Start with Swift!- he said and the fox pokemon threw stars around the stage they kept turning around him as a tornado when he finallized his act- Now use Fire Spin!
And turning the area around him and his trainer, the pokemon left a beautiful trace of fire that rose and made the stars explode at the touch creating little fireworks... The little explosions kept rising towards the ceiling and left tiny traces of fire falling down in a beautiful scene. It was truly amazing... When the pokemon stopped running around his trainer both of them vowed. When doing so all the public started clapping and encouraging him. Even we were clapping... The fact was that it was truly beautiful.
While clapping I frowned, this was going to be difficult to surpass, but Rub stood there contemplating the appeal with his actual confident pose. I have to agree with Blue that he makes quite the impact in his current state. I wouldn't hate to see him like this more often, maybe when some of the people that tends to mock him was present.
-And after this wonderful display of abilities ... Rub, your turn to show us how far are you going to go to win- and with that she stepped back leaving all the stage for Rub.
He just stood there and commanded Mimi to position her just in front of him. Then he commanded and did his appeal...
When he was finished, he vowed along with his graceful pokemon and stepped back. The crowd began to clap, but at a low pace. We all seemed robots while clapping just thinking about what he had just seen a moment ago.
-I-I take back m-my words- said Blue- THAT was the most beautiful thing I have seen today in here.
-I agree- whispered Crystal.
-No doubts about it...- said Yellow.
I was just speechless. I was still looking at the stage staring to both him and his pokemon. I had never seen something like that. I heard some giggles from behind and I saw Blue smirking to me, but she then too looked to the stage when the speaker began to talk.
Ruby's POV
-So this will be the procedure to decide who will win this contest, any doubts or problems about it?- said the main judge.
-Not for me- I said.
-It's okay with me too- added George.
We both headed then to the stage while the brown haired speaker told the public the rules of the extraordinary riund we were going to perform. When she stopped and asked George to start he only looked at me before saying:
-You are good to only have the Normal-rank, but now I'll prove you what a Hyper-rank can do...- he said.
-We'll see...- I said to him.
-I'll win with this appeal, but I have to say that I had fun competing against you- he said with his comfidence high.
-I had fun too; with either result I'll be proud of my pokemon. But I'll still try to win- I told him while he just smirked about the callenge and started his appeal.
After his appeal I was amazed. He had shown us a great combination of fire and the Swift. It was a thing worth to be seen. The crowd shouted in joy and started clapping just amazed as I was. I was truly surprised, but I still had to perform so after that the speaker came to me and spoke on the microphone.
-And after this wonderful display of abilities ... Rub, your turn to show us how far are you going to go to win- and with that she stepped back leaving all the stage for me.
Then I made Mimi locate her just in front of me so she could hear my commands perfectly, then I started:
-Let's end this the best way possible Mimi... Use Safegurad to cover the target!- and with her graceful and quick movements the Mermaid pokemon approached the target sliding around it, created a shiny coat around her before getting out of it with a smooth movement, after that she went in front of me again leaving a perfectly covered target- Now Mimi time to finish it, Aurora Beam!
And the Mermaid pokemon shot a multicolored beam to the target. Being covered with Safergurad the protection reflected the beam in all the possible directions creating an stunning sight. Traces of light seemed to dance in the satge... Some long, some shorter... It was like we were experiencing the Northern Lights, but in a closed building. It stopped to matter me if I won that ribbon or not. I couldn't be more proud of my pokemon today. When the beam ceased and the lights slowly faded away I bowed along with Mimi and went to my place. The audience started to clap, but it was a weird clapping. It was a slow, and low clap like they were in some sort of trance. I took it as a good sign so I smiled along with Mimi. Then the moment came and the speaker began to end the show.
-AND THOSE WHERE THE MAGINFICENT APPEALS FROM OUR TWO COORDINATORS!- she yelled at first- I have to thank you guys in the name of this Contests Hall for showing us the most incredible appeals we've seen in a great while. Let me tell you both than even if you loose this contest you can be very proud of yourselves- and then she grabbed the paper of the winner this time- I have in my hand the name of the winner of the contest right now -she said starting the suspense.
I could feel the tension build and my hand began to sweat. By my side Geroge was feeling the same. After 5 seconds she resumed her speech.
-And the worthy winner of the Super-rank Beauty contest of today is...- I kept my breath...- RUB AND MIMI!
And the room stood silent while the words began to sink in... Then just like taking me back to reality George tapped me on the shoulder and spoke to me.
-You won... You deserved it more than me...- he said while heading to the waiting room- But next time I'll win you.
Just after that I smiled to him when Mimi tackled me to the ground. I was the winner...
And the crowd cheered in joy. Applauses, cheers, shouts, ¿wolf-whistles? could be heard from where I was. Looking at the crowd I noticed the person who made that strange noise in the public. There in the crowd I could see 4 girls around my age sitting together. A tiny blonde girl who was clapping, a dark- blue haired girl clapping and shouting as well, and two brunettes. One still had two fingers inside her mouth and the other was trying to stop her from doing that. The last one wore a blue piece of cloth in her head and when she looked to the stage started to cheer like everyone and threw a fist to the air. The cheers continued for a while before they stopped and some people began to head out the building.
I just got up and got the ribbon from the main judge and waved to everyone before I went through the waiting room to grab my bag and then headed outside. I was very tired, it had been a little more three hours since I started competing today so I had all the right to be. My pokemon where okay, but they needed to rest a little. Thinking about this stuff I went outside the Contests' Hall and began to walk through the park towards the Academy when:
-Huaargg!- said a figure in front of me surprising me at first.
With that, my hand went automatically to the pokeball I had in my pocket, Ruru's pokeball. Just before I grabbed the sphere I looked at the maginifcient steel beast that had appeared in front of me. When I did that I smiled.
-I thought you girls would be gone already!- I told them, when the mentioned ones appeared behind him.
-How did you know that we were there?- asked Blue.
-I just noticed you- I told them- Your bandana is quite easy to recognize Sapphire.
-It's true. Come back Rono! - Sapphire said- How didn't he scare you?
-It startled me at first, but when I saw him I noticed that it was yours- I explained them- The fact that I saw you in the audience only made it easier. What were you doing there?
-We were going to see the contest and cheer for you, of course- said Blue automatically.
-W-well thanks for that- I said surprised, no a single person ever wnet to a contest to see me or cheer for me- So did you like what you saw?
-Of course I did- squealed Yellow surprising all of us- it was amazing.
-Yeah we all did- added Sapphire with a excited voice- You won all of them again!
-Yeah and those performaces... They were incredible!- said Crystal afterwards.
-Not to say the final one- sadi Blue then.
-Yeah that Aurora Beam was something to be seen- flattered Sapphire.
-How could you do that?- asked Yellow.
-Well, thank you girls. I'm flattered that you liked the show that much- I said proud and embarrassed at the same time as we started to walk again- I never thought you, of all people, would come to see a contest and much less to be excited about it.
-I was quite skeptical about it...- said Blue- but you sure have some talent to do that.
-Well, thanks- I said- It means a lot.
-So what are you going to do now Rub?- asked Yellow.
-Why don't you come with us? I'm sure that Silver will have enough food for you- said Crystal.
-I'm sorry, but I have to refuse...- I said.
-Why?- asked me Sapphire.
-Well I still have to finish our report for tomorrow- I explained- The contests have prevented me from doing it earlier.
-It's a shame...- said Blue.
-Well maybe next week... Or not, since I'm going home on Sunday again- I said after thinking for a short time- But I'll be able to come to have lunch with you some of these days, if you want.
-Okay- said Yellow.
-Why don't we have lunch at your apartment one day?- said Blue.
-Blue! You usually don't invite yourself!- said Crystal.
-Only if he wants to...- defended Blue.
-Why not? I've been in your apartment so it's only fair to do it in mine- I said- On Wednesday?
-Yep, we'll tell the others- said Sapphire grinning.
-So well I believe I should get going...- I said to them- See you tomorrow.
Sapphire's POV
-So well, I belive I should get going...- he said- See you tomorrow.
-See ya tomorrow then Rub- I said when he just started to walk to his apartment while we caught the other path.
After that we continued to walk towards Silver's place. Just as we entered his apartment my PokeGear rang so I got it and talked to my father on the phone just ouside the door.
-Hi Papa! How are things?- I asked.
-Well they are good. How are things in the academy?- he asked.
-Things are good as well, not much has happened here- I said.
-Well, I can't say the same. That investigation is getting more and more confusing- he said- I thought about asking for PROF. Oak and Elm's help in this issue.
-That would be a great idea- I said- Have you discovered anything?
-Nope, not at all- he said sad before adding in a more cheerful voice- but not everything is bad. I met my best friend from highschool in here.
-This is great! I'm so happy for you!- I said- You lost contact with all of them right? How could you meet him?
-It happens that he is a Gym leader now, and he went there to protect us researchers. He was very strong when he was young so that doesn't surprise me that much- he said- In fact he helped me to catch that pokemon I told you about. Talking about that, I'll send it tomorrow morning so it should arrive around Wednesday morning.
-That's great. I can't wait to know what kind of pokemon it is!- I said excited.
-Well I could tell you, but I prefer it to be a surprise- he said winking at me- Well Sapphire I have to hung up, but I will be available this Sunday so if you want we can go somewhere!
-We will Papa. I'm looking forward to it- I sid happily. I can't spend much time with my father, but I love to do it when I can- Bye!
-Goodnight Sapphire!
And with that I entered the apartment. We talked a lot about Rub's contest and they were quite surprised that we were so excited about it. We explained them most of the appeals, combos and moves he used. I was still new at that so I let Yellow answer most of the questions for me. Emerald asked me if I liked the show and he, as the others, was surprised when I nodded. After the dinner and talking to the others for a long time I explained them the plans for Wednesday and we all went home. I was rather tired; I assume that the tension in the Contests Hall had a very tiring effect on me. I went to sleep as soon as I could.
Wednesday 2nd of October (2p.m.)
A ringing sound was heard and all I could feel was relief. The classes had just ended for the day. Even though the last subject was quite enjoyable, Pokemon Types, it still had been 6 hours since classes started today so I was tired. We had another report for Geography for Friday and quite a lot of homework. I was doing the report with both Emerald and Rub again so I would enjoy doing it, but that didn't made me forget that it was still a report. The subject of this report was "Legendary places", and the teacher wanted us to list and explain some strange places in the world which would have something misterious in it. I didn't even know for where to start, but then she said that this report would also count in our history lesson since it was quite attached to it, this made it a quite important report.
As we, me and Emerald, waited for Rub to join us at the end of the corridor we saw him getting out the class and coming to meet us. Then I saw the same boy the had that argument with him last week stand in front of him and tell him in his always-towards-Rub mocking tone:
-The fact that you won my sister in the contest doesn't mean anything- he told Rub- You still are a weakling to me and you will be until you battle me.
-Okay then- Rub said and walked past him, not without that fake smile.
The boy just turned away with his friends who started to laugh at Rub from the distance. I could hear something like "Looks like Contest's boy doesn't have the guts to battle" and more things of the kind. When they saw him approaching us and stopping to talk with us, but, their faces became ones of jelousy and anger. I smirked at this while the three of us walked to the school exit and went to the meeting place. When we met the other Dexholders in that clearing where Rub cheered me up that night, we all followed his lead towards his apartment. I could see that those places where just a 5 minutes walk far from each other. When we entered to the house I was surprised to see that it was way cleaner than any of our apartments. It was a bit smaller, the living room was tinier, but we, being 10, were able to be there quite comfortably.
Blue, Yellow and Emerald hepled him make the food while I, Gold and Green prepared the table to eat. Red, Silver, Rub and Crystal were going to clear the table after the meal. Looking around his apartment I couldn't see much. In his living room was a sofa and an armchair with the normal TV and a shelf with books and some more things. I saw he same picture he has at the screen of his laptop, but it was larger so I could see his pokemon better. I recognized most of them since I had seen them in those contests. I could see Zuzu, Nana, Coco, Mimi and Popo. In that photo was him and his mother, but between Zuzu and Nana there was another pokemon. It was a Kirlia, but I hadn't seen it before in the contests. When he saw me looking at the photo he came and chuckled a bit.
-Do you like that picture?- he asked casually- You already saw that on my laptop.
-I know it's just that I can see it more clearly here- I told him- Is that your mom?
-Yes she is- he answered.
-She is pretty- I told him in a nostalgic way, I wonder why I can open to him that much- I can't remember mine she died when I was very little.
-I'm sorry about that- he said putting a hand on my shoulder, in a attempt to comfort me.
-Thanks- I told him while trying to change the subject- I have seen most of your pokemon in your contests or in class, but I haven't seen that Kirlia.
-It's true, you still haven't seen Ruru- he answered -You will probably, but now she is resting in my room. She is tired from yesterday's training so we should let her rest.
-Why don't you use her in your contests?- I asked.
-That's because I already entered them and won all the Smart category ribbons with her when I was back at home- he explained- I had little time to do it so I only entered with one pokemon, her. When I came here I started from 0 with the others who never competed in one before.
-Why did you only enter with her?- I asked him.
-My dad never approved me to compete in them so I had to escape for a short while before he came home from the Gym- he said quite sad- I wanted to see if I was getting better so I entered with her every time.
-And what about now? Does he approve now?- I asked.
-Nope, and he is never going to- he said sadly.
-Why?- I asked him.
-He only likes strenght and thinks the same as the main part of the people in the world, that they are useless- he answered- but since he's not here to stop me, I'll do as I please whit them- and with that he went to the kitchen to finish the meal again with those sad eyes I was beginning to get used to see.
A few more minutes after that the meal was prepared so we all sat around the table and began to eat the stew they made. The meal was delicious and after a morning in which we had to stay on the same class listening to the teachers for 6 hours in a row and bear the fans, whose interest in us only increased after the incident, we were all quite hungry. We talked about nothing and everything unitl some comment was brought to the conversation.
-So Rub, are you excited about the "Battle Royale"?- Red asked casually.
-I don't really know what it is- he answered him while still looking to his plate - but by the name, I guess won't like it that much.
-Well as the name says it's a day or morning that will be full of battles- said Gold.
-I couldn't have explained it better...- said Crystal sarcastically- It's a competition in which every single student of the Academy battles each other. We are all scampered all over the academy and if you meet someone you battle with him. If you win you continue, if you loose you are out.
-Then the last ten people would meet and decide the way to end the competition- added Green.
-You guys must be thrilled about this competition...- he said with a faint smile.
-Of course! This is the best day of the term!- said Emerald aloud.
-Yes, a whole morning of battling and showing all the Academy who really is the best trainer- said Gold with a smirk.
-Who is never you- added Silver which made him flinch and everyone laugh.
-I know, I know...- he said- but we are always the last ones to lose.
-I would be horrible if not- said Green in a challenging tone- We are the Dexholders after all, we have to be able to beat them all.
-It's true- added Blue before changing the subject- You know about the other event is going to take place the following week after the "Battle Royale"?
We all shooked our heads at her question so she just continued explaining.
-I heard that some teacher has proposed to hold a Ball on Saturday, 2nd of November -she said surprising us- And it will be a fancy one.
-A ball?-asked Gold skeptically.
-YEAH! I believe we should go to that ball- he said- It's going to be fun.
-I'm out- said Silver.
-Me too- agreed Emerald.
-I'm not going to that Ball- said Crystal.
-I'm out too, I'm not going to wear a dress and go there- I added, my hate towards dresses is enormous. It reminds me of when I was like a scared puppy.
-I prefer to spend the night training- said Green, who got a glare from Blue.
-Me too- said Red while Yellow just sighed in dissapointment.
-I'm not going either- our blonde friend added.
-I won't go either- said Rub who got up and went to the kitchen to start to wash the dishes.
-What about you Gold?- asked Blue who got a glare from Crystal.
-I'm out too...- he said- if no one's going, I'll pass...
-Oh, you guys are no fun at all!- said Blue before making a mischievous smile and added in a whisper who only I could hear- I assure you that some of you are deffinitely going to that ball...
I flinched a little after that whisper, when Blue has her mind set on something... Not very people can stop her. After that we cleared the table and helped him clean the apartment a little before exitting his house and heading, the 10 of us, to the beach. Why we were going there? Well I was going to introduce my friends to my new water-type pokemon who had just arrived today in the morning. While going ther I turned to see Rub who was silent at the other side of the group. Then Emerald approached him and they started talking, I just went to them to be able to hear their conversation when I heard Emerald say the name of the event we talked earlier about.
-No, I'm not really excited about the "Battle Royale"- he said- But you will have a good time and I will spend this time doing something I feel more convenient.
-Wait, you are not taking part of it?- Emerald asked surprised.
-Nope.
-Why not?- Emerald asked then.
-Because I hate battling, so I won't take part of a battling competition if I can avoid it- Rub answered.
-You know you can't avoid it- our short and blonde friend said- Everyone has to enter it.
-Then I'll give up as soon as it starts- Rub said then.
-But then everyone will start mocking more at you- Emerald said to him- It could be the best opportunity to shut them up once for all and earn their respect.
-If to earn their respect I have to get my pokemon hurt in a battle...- said Rub in a serious and straighforward tone- Then that so-called "respect" means nothing to me.
And he just then fastened his walk to leave him behind, while Crystal then started to talk to him as he passed by her and challenged to a chess game the next time they get the opportunity to do so. I went to Emerald then, but he noticed me and talked to me.
-You heard the conversation, didn't you?- he said turning to face me.
-Yes I did. Why did you say that?- I asked him- You and I probably are the ones who know him the most and we all knew that this would be his answer.
-I just wanted to be sure- he said- and if he actually fell for the challenge then we would be alble to battle him. That's something you want to do, isn't it?
-Yeah and I feel that despite what everybody says he has to know how to battle- I whispered him- It's impossible that he hasn't learned anything from a Gym leader so he must be strong. He has a balanced team so I think that he would be a challenge.
-That's what I believe too, but I feel that we will have to wait for now to battle him- I heard him say when we finally arrived at the beach.
The beach was actually empty because, even though the good weather we were having, we had already entered the Autumn season so not a lot of people went there right now. The parks and grass-fields were full of people with picnic bags, though.
-We are here Sapph- said Red- now show us your new companion.
-If you told us to come here it must mean that it's a Water-type- said Green and I nodded.
-It is, but that's not his only type- I said them creating expectation.
-Then release it, I want to see it with my eyes- said Blue while Silver nodded and the rest seemed very interested.
-Well there you go then- I said grabbing his pokeball and releasing the pokemon to the sea water- Go Relo!
And with that a fish-like pokemon appeared in the sea. It had a strong head which seemed to be covered by a rock. The head's color was lighter when the rest of his body was in a dark brown color with strange patterns of a more light shade of brown along his body. In one side he had a red point that attracted a lot of your visual attention.
-What pokemon is that?- asked Gold.
-Why don't you look on your Pokedex Gold?- asked Crystal- That's one of their uses after all.
-That's right- he said embarrassed while I scratched my pokemon's rock-like head.
Then all the Dexholders took out their Pokedex and pointed to the pokemon just like I had done earlier that morning. They started reading at the data that the Pokedex provided about his pokemon. Just I turned to see Rub looking curiously at the pokemon.
-He is a rock-type too, isn't he?- he asked me suprising me.
-Yes, he is a Relicanth and is a Water-Rock type- I explained- How did you know that?
-I saw a photo of one of those in a history book which said that this pokemon lives at very high depths- he explained- also he seems to have a tough body for that reason.
-It seems a good reason- said Green from behind- You have a good eye for pokemon.
-It's just thanks to that book- he just said.
-Wow, Sapphire he is just like my Omny- said Yellow before sending out her Omastar to the water.
Then after a while everyone sent out his water types and Yellow and Red released their Pikachus too to play around for a while. The only who kept watching the pokemon was Rub. Just after a while he brought one pokeball out and realeased Mimi to the salty water. The Mermaid pokemon just went ot his trainer who just spoke some words to her and she went back to the sea. I could see all of the other Dexholders looking at the beautiful pokemon swimming in the sea, while Green even scanned her on his Pokedex. After some more minutes Mimi went to sit next to Rub and he began to brush her scales in the sand.
We all had fun in our way. Yellow just made a little sculpture of a Chuchu, or Pika, mixing sand and water, she is very good at every kind of art. Silver and Gold had a quick battle there before returning with everyone. The major part of us went inside the water, not inside just enough to get our feet wet and be more near to our water types. Rub on the other hand kept brushing and cleaning Mimi's scales with his glasses on and his concentrated face. Green just took a book and began to read it.
I was watching my Relicanth swimming peacefully with the other water-types, until Poltaro send a Water gun towards him. After a little while all the Water-types were sending Water guns to each onther in a playful manner. While the pokemon were having fun I turned to see everyone smiling at the sight, they were like little kids playing in the water splashing its other. While watching these we sat on the sand chatting with everyone. After a while it was time to go and we commanded them to come back. After Gold and Emerald refused completely Blasty was told to unleash a low-powered Hidro Cannon to the water near them. The result was: two soaked companions and 8 laughing at them.
After using Explotaro to dry them, we all went back to our apartment. Not everyone as me Emerald and Rub headed towards the library to start our report for Friday. After spending the afternoon with my friends I was in a lot better mood than before, so I was more than happy to spend more time with some of them, even though it was for a report.
Sunday 6th of October
The rest of the week passed in a blur. After classes, reports and both team training sessions and the individual I with all my pokemon, except Walo, but foccusing on Relo, the only times I was able to relax were the ones I spent with my friends during lunch everyday or when we had dinner on Friday. Even Rub went to have luch with us more often, but not everyday.
Even the fans seemed to loosen up a little due to the most feared time of the term, exams' period. All the Academy had the exams' period in the same days. It would start the 14th of October and end the day of the "Battle Royale", the 25th. That day was marked in my calendar since the day Red told us the date. It would be the best day of the term, a day of battling and having fun. It would be hard to be in the Top 10, but I felt confident and ready. Too bad that before that we would have to do the exams for all the subjects.
Right now I was heading towards the town to meet with my dad. In my path I saw Rub sleepily going to the same direction. I hid in a bush to surprise him when he passed by its side.
-UAAAAH!- I yelled and he jumped a bit.
-Sapphire? You really like to surprise me don't you?- he said then chcuckling- First with Rono and now...
-I saw you walking so sleepily that I couldn't help it- I told him laughing.
-Yeah I just got up...- he answered- Where are you going?
-I'm going to meet my dad in town- I told him- And you?
-I'm going to catch a taxi in town as well. I'm going home today- he just answered.
-Well why don't we go together then?- I asked him- I'm meeting him there also.
-Sure.
And with that we started to walk towards the town. We talked about some random things in our way there.
-How's Relo? Is he getting allong with your other pokemon?- he asked as we entered town.
-Yeah, he is. He is quite strong and is improving very quickly- I told him.
-I thought so- he said to me- And you should be happy to have a Relicanth, they were thought to be extinct not so far ago.
-I am- I said- I'm grateful to my dad and his friend.
-Friend?
-Yeah, he met an old friend while doing a strange research for the Pokemon Association- I told him- That friend helped him catch this pokemon. My dad said that he is a Gym leader now- but as soon as I said that his face darkened a bit- My dad even went to his home to meet his family on Thursday for what he said.
-Good for him- he said changing his face with a smile.
-I want to meet him too- I said- maybe when we finish exams I will be able to.
-I'm sure he will want to meet you- he said- Meeting a Dexholder it's something that no one would refuse.
-I hope so- I told him and then I spotted my dad in one bar having a coffee- Hey there's my dad. You want to meet him?
-I can't!- he said quickly, surprising me. He then spoke again- I'm sorry, but that's my ride...- he said pointing to a taxi at the other side of the street- I have three hours by car so I should get going.
-Oh, okay- I said.
-I hope I'll have another chance to meet him -he spoke then calmer- I really want to meet him, I can assure you.
-I'm sure you will- I assured him - then have a good time there Rub!
-I wish you the same Sapphire- he told me and entered the taxi and left waving at me from inside.
-Hello Sapphire!- yelled my dad from the distance when I started running to give him a hug- How are you?
-I'm good, and you?- I asked him who seemed very happy to see me.
-I'm good as well- he said- You are ready to go?
-Of course I am!- I told him- Where are we going to go?
-Why don't we visit the place where I found Rono?- he said- I want to check some pokemon there.
-Perfect!- I said and then I sent out Pilo- Let's go?
-Yes- and we hoped on the green dinosaur pokemon- Who was that boy Sapphire?
-What boy?- I asked him, but I could guess who he was talking about.
-That boy with you were talking before he entered that taxi and left- he asked before.
-He is Rub, the boy I talked you about- I said to him.
-Right, that boy who is hanging out with you, Crystal, Red and the rest. Isn't he?- he said.
-Yes it's him- I told him.
-It's strange that you allow a guy who is very new in the academy to hang out with you... You always said that you hate fans- he told me.
-That's the difference. He's not like the other students. He treats us like equals, not with fanaticism- I started to explain- He always try his best not to bother us since he arrived. He lets us have our space when we need it. He was very shy at the beginning, but then he became more confident around us. Plus he is very intelligent and me and Emerald always do our reports with him.
-Well I'm gald that he is like this- he told me.
-I am too. I never thought that I would find a friend like him apart from the others- I told him.
-It seems that we all found some unnexpected friend lately- he said happily- Like father like daughter.
-Yeah dad why don't you explain me how was visitting your old friend?- I told him- I know you are very happy about that.
-I sure am, we were best friends there and after we finished our studies we kept in touch by letters. After a while, but he moved and we lost contact. I was very happy to see him in that island- he said with one of the greatest smiles I have seen him make- The day there was...
Someone's POV
I was walking in my room again, after a little train with all of my powerful pokemon. Even though I don't enter fights that much, that's what happens when you are the Leader or Master of an organisation, I had to be the strongest or one of them. I had been able to keep my skills sharp and even improve in those years in which my dream was postponed.
Everything was going as planned. The machine was improving day after day and the results of that pokemon's test were as amazing as I expected. In less than a month all the requirements, or almost, that my dream needed would be prepared. The grunts were improving their skills, too. I was so close to my dream that I could nearly toch it with my blue-gloved right hand. The only thing that remained to be done was the most difficult one. The one we had to begin to plan now. Then as if responding to my questions the videosphone rang and the face of the person I wanted to talk to appeared in the screen.
-Master- he said vowing- I have good news for you, Master.
-Great, that's what I needed to hear- I said with expecteation.
-I have not one, but two perfect days to put our plan in action- he said surprising me.
-Two?
-Yes, and those dates are very near from each other- he explained me-They are also not very far from the day-limit you set for the machine to be finished.
- Very good, we will have to plan everything fo those days. We will use the later day as a back up assuming we won't succed the first attempt- I said to him- How far away are those dates.
-Two days. That means the second one would also be a surprise for them, they won't expect to have two attacks in two days.
-That's a great thinking, I'm pleased with that- I said to him.
-It's my pleasure master- he responded vowing with a smile.
-You all better not screw this up- I told him making his serious face return- I'll wait until then, but I better not have to wait more than that...
-You'll not have to, master- he said.
-Good. Now I would be glad to know those actual dates and why they are so convenient- I told him- We have to plan the voyage to our destiny, too.
-Okay, master. If you agree with them. The first atempt will take place on...
So that's the end of the chapter number 13. It was quite long and fin to write. A shame that my university work took much of my free time.
I have some things to say:
1- As I said due to my exams, I won't update this story next week. Sorry, but I have to pass those exams.
2- I don't know what to do with the next chapter. I mean that I don't know if I will split it in two or I will make a extra-large chapter to continue it. You'll find out my decision. (If I make two of them I'll try to post in quicklier that I am used to).
Well so that's all. I only have to ask you to REVIEW and STAY TUNNED!
