Hey folks, it's gothchic6 here with Chapter 19 of Silver's Skater Girl! I've been stuck on writer's block for three months trying to end this chapter. And I've finally done it! Hope you guys enjoy!
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*WARNING* Mature themes including mild sexual themes (yuri) appear in this chapter. Don't like, don't read.
Chapter 19: A Date To Remember:
*JC's POV; Route 32 Pokémon Center; 9:00am*
I called and asked one of my cousins, Nurse Joy Deanna (JD) if she'd be willing to cover my Route 32 shifts for the next two days. The last two days have been confusing enough. I need some time to figure some things out. Until then, I'm using some money that I saved up to buy myself a decent hotel room in Goldenrod City for the next two days, seeing as I usually live at the Route 32 Pokémon Center. I haven't had a vacation in years. I deserve this.
Speaking of figuring things out, it took me thinking and staying up half the night to finally sort through my emotions about this whole JP thing. It took me realizing that no one but me could've helped me make this decision. I decided that I need to get my big girl pants on and finally tell JP how I feel.
I don't usually do first moves like this. To feel more confident, I put on my favorite outfit, and I undo my hair, letting my natural curls fall loose. I also put on a pair of my favorite boots that I never wear, and when I walk in them on the hardwood floor, I hear them click loudly. I don't think I've ever felt this powerful before, like I could do anything I ever wanted. And what I want to do now is call JP.
"Come on, Joy, you can do this," I whisper to myself before I dial JP's phone number on my PokéGear.
*Third Person POV; Violet City; 9:05am*
Officer Jenny Paige returns to the Violet City Police Station from doing one of her usual duties. She has just broken up another physical disagreement between two trainers on Route 31. She figures the kids are just bratty teenagers, but she can't help but feel paranoid that more and more instances of this have been happening lately. Like the world needs more violence.
Walking up to her room in the Station, JP collapses on her bed in exhaustion. She's only been awake for three hours, and on duty for two. How many crazy things can happen in two hours? So many things, JP learned today.
The trainer disagreement was just the last call she'd had in her string of wild adventures.
JP had to save a random 10-year-old from an intensely angry Wild Weedle that he'd accidentally provoked in Route 31.
She was also called to the home of an elderly woman in Violet City, and had to perform CPR on her because she had a heart attack and stopped breathing. She was grateful that she went because she did end up saving the woman's life.
Her second-to-last call ended up being a fake call in; A man was angry at his wife, so he called and claimed she was abusing the children. JP was sent to her home to check on her and the kids, and there was literally no sign of abuse. Just lies.
JP's exhaustion causes her to almost pass out on the bed immediately, but a sudden ringing alerts her into consciousness again.
She holds her wrist up to her face, her eyes scanning over the phone screen. JP screams when she realizes it's JC calling.
"Oh my Arceus, OH MY ARCEUS," JP can't help but bellow nervously.
Trying to regain any composure she had before JC called, JP gulps loudly before answering,
"Hello, Officer Jenny Paige speaking…"
"Hey, JP, it's JC," JC's dreamy voice floats into the phone, sending pleasant shivers down JP's spine. The Officer never realized how much she enjoyed her favorite Nurse's voice.
"Hey, JC! I'm so glad you called! What's going on," JP babbles excitedly.
JC's confidence almost falters, but she manages to continue on strongly,
"JP, would you like to go out for drinks sometime?"
JP's squealing is so loud that JC has to hold the phone away from her ear. The butterflies that were in JC's stomach before she asked the question are finally free and fly up to her heart. She knows she made the right decision when JP cries delightedly,
"Nothing would make me happier, JC! When do you want to go? I'm on a 15 minute break right now, but I'll be off work at 3 today!"
JC considers this for a moment. Is she ready to try and spend time with JP as a potential life partner?
"Yeah, I made some plans in Goldenrod City for the next couple of days because I needed to go on vacation. Would you want to meet me at the Goldenrod Department Store after you get off work, and we can go up the rooftop and have some drinks before maybe going to dinner and the Goldenrod Flower Shop? I think it'd be a good time."
JP squeals again before answering, "Yes, that sounds amazing! A million times yes!"
JC feels a warmth in her heart for JP than she's ever had for any other person she's ever liked.
"I'm glad you're so excited, because I'm excited too. It took a lot of thinking to finally figure that I like you, Jenny Paige. I really do," JC says sincerely.
"I like you, too, Joy Cameron! Oh my Arceus, is this real? Am I dreaming," JP questions happily.
"No, you're not, JP. And that's the best part."
*Calypso's POV; Route 35-National Park; 8:33am*
I am in such a hurry to rescue Lyra that I skateboard through the southern checkpoint, despite the guard's protests, and an odd voice in the back of my head saying, "Now's not the time to use that," that vaguely sounds like Professor Oak.
I hope I'm not going crazy like Silver always insists that I am. That Ginger Head Man.
I skateboard straight to the corner they told me. I immediately feel several pairs of eyes on me, so I know that whoever did this is definitely hiding in the woods.
"Hey, it's Calypso! I'm here on time, just like I said I would be! Now, where are you, bitches? Show yourselves," I command the fuckheads who kidnapped Lyra.
I slowly see three figures emerge from behind the trees. It's definitely a trio I never thought would ever meet, let alone, connect.
"Gran… Monica… and Donald? What the fuck? How did you guys even meet each other," I ask in bewilderment.
"Now, I know you don't believe in coincidences, Calypso, but it was in fact, a case of being in the right place at the right time," Gran dares speak to me. The old hag's voice hasn't changed a bit since I last saw her.
"You know nothing about me. You have no idea what I believe anymore, Ruth. Anyway, you're legally not allowed to be within 100 yards of me. So do you mind telling me why all you clowns are here, and why the fuck you kidnapped Lyra before I kick your asses," I threaten sinisterly.
"It's simple, freak, you happened to ruin all our lives and piss us off enough that we want revenge. So now you gotta take what you dished out," Monica exclaims while balling her fists together.
"I took Dusk because you were abusing her! You deserved everything I threw at you, you dumb bitch! Now return Lyra and leave before I have to defend myself!"
"YOU RUINED MY BIRTHDAY," Monica starts screeching, "YOU STOLE MY POKÉMON, AND YOU DYED MY HAIR LIME GREEN! FUCK YOU! DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW LONG IT TOOK TO GET THAT OUT?"
"Don't know, don't care. Now give me back Lyra before I-"
"SHUT UP," Donald breaks his silence, "YOU HUMILIATED ME IN FRONT OF MY CRUSH! YOU COULDN'T JUST BEAT ME, YOU HAD TO LET THE WHOLE UNDERPASS KNOW I COULDN'T EVEN LAY A HIT ON YOUR POKÉMON! I'VE COULD'VE ASKED HIM OUT, AND HAD A CHANCE TO BE HAPPY, BUT YOU RUINED IT!"
"I don't owe any of you guys anything," I shout at them while slowly backing up and maneuvering my bag off my shoulders, "Ruth, you beat me with a belt for most of my childhood, and now you have to pay for it! Monica, you verbally abused a Pokémon, and you have no right to see her anymore! And Donald… well, you're just a sore loser!"
The trio's anger intensifies as they stomp towards me, while I'm focusing on getting my bag off my shoulders inconspicuously. No such luck.
"What are you doing with your bag, freak," Monica says while lunging towards me in a frenzy. She grabs onto one handle while I maintain my grip on the other. She starts pulling like crazy, and I can't help but feel surprised at how strong she is.
"Let go, clown face! I need my knife so I can stab you and run," I scream at her while tugging my bag back.
"Not a chance, freak! On my dead body," Monica ennounciates as she makes a final powerful pull, sending her crashing backwards, and my bag flying into the air. Knowing that Professor Elm's Egg is in there, I shout panickingly,
"NO, NOT THE EGG! SOMEBODY CATCH THAT BAG!"
To my astonishment, the tie on the bag is loose enough that the Egg comes flying out of the bag. I'm able to catch my bag, but the Egg keeps flying.
Monica recovers in time to see the Egg falling towards her. In a last ditch effort, Monica dives to catch and save the Egg, to my relief.
To everyone else's surprise, the Egg starts wiggling in her arms, before a large crack appears in the middle. A few more cracks appear, and finally a Baby Pokémon hatches from the Egg!
"Togi togi pree," the Togepi squeals while smiling at Monica.
"What a baby," Monica squeals while cradling Togepi.
"Ah, sweet! I can go back and show Professor Elm what kind of Pokémon Togepi is," I say excitedly.
Monica looks back to glare at me before wrapping Togepi tighter in her arms. "If you think you are taking this baby out of my arms, you've got another thing coming. It's only fair that I get to keep Togepi when you stole my Jessica."
"But I promised Professor Elm that I'd show him what kind of Pokémon Togepi is," I plead with them, "So if you're not going to give him to me, I'm afraid I'm going to have to take him by force."
"Ha, you and what army? You know your pathetic team has no chance of defeating a seasoned Trainer like Ruth," Donald tries to stump me.
"That doesn't mean I can't try," I snarl back at them.
"Don't you dare try to hurt my new grandbabies," Ruth growls at me, "You've done enough damage to all of our lives. I'm going to beat you to the point where you finally learn your lesson! Get your team ready, little girl. Prepared to be slaughtered!"
"I'm just as much of a little girl as you are a beautiful woman, you old hag! You're on," I challenge her.
We are about to send out our Pokémon when we hear a husky voice shout,
"WAIT!"
*JP's POV; 10:30am; Goldenrod City*
Surprisingly, my Sergeant told me to take the rest of the day off because she said I've been working so hard, So I called JC and asked her if it was okay to come early, and she said yes! I'm so excited!
It takes me around a half hour to drive my motorcycle from Violet City, up through Route 36, down Route 35, in order to finally reach Goldenrod City. The funny thing is that the entire ride only felt like it took five minutes. I guess time really does fly when you're having fun.
Speaking of fun, I'm so excited for this day that JC has planned for me! Having already changed into a tee shirt with jeans and boots, I'm ready for any adventure she has to throw at me! I even let my hair down, so I'm definitely up for some fun.
I'm still in a state of euphoria from when JC told me she liked me back earlier. I'll admit, I thought it would take longer for her to call than it did. I'm still not convinced this isn't just an amazing dream, but I'm definitely going with it until it proves not to be.
I park my bike in the parking lot next to the Goldenrod Department Store. Walking up to the doors, I can feel the anticipation of getting up to the roof to meet JC. The cool breeze of the fans lessens my anxiety as I walk in, thankfully. I know I shouldn't be anxious because of such a good thing, but I can't help but feel like I want to bounce off the walls right now.
I look between the elevator and the escalators. Both have their pros and cons. The elevator will get me there quicker, but if it decides to shut down, I'll be stuck inside. The escalators are slower, but I'm unlikely to be attacked there.
I ride the escalators all the way up to the rooftop. When I finally arrive, the first thing I see is JC's beaming smile, and a twinkle in her eyes that makes my heart soar instantly.
"Hey, JP, over here," she beckons me over adorably while grinning cutely when I sit down across from her.
I've never seen JC in anything other than her Nurse's outfit. So, to see her in street clothes is refreshing, but a little odd. She's wearing a periwinkle sweater with blue jeans and brown boots. This outfit wouldn't be remarkable to me on anyone else, but I can't help but think it looks so cute on her.
I can't help but blush at her beauty and enthusiasm, but she mistakes it for distress.
"You okay, JP? You're all red! Are you sure you're feeling all right," she asks me in concern.
"Oh, believe me, JC, this is the best I've felt in a long time," I state confidently, "I feel like I've just gained a little piece of me that I didn't know was missing for so long. I can't explain it, but being with you brings up feelings I didn't even know I had."
It's her turn to blush this time, and to my horror, she lowers her head in her lap.
"I hope I didn't cross any boundaries! I know this is our first date, and I hope I'm not being too forward," I hastily word vomit, but to my surprise, she shakes her head and starts giggling.
"No, you're good, JP. No one has ever said anything that nice about how they feel about me. If anything, I'm flattered," JC beams at me, and I can't help but feel relieved that I didn't cross any boundaries.
"So, did you wanna grab a drink from the vending machines? I figured that I'd pay since I am the one who got us into this in the first place," I offer to JC.
JC nods, and replies, "Sure, if you could grab me a Lemonade, that would be awesome."
I walk over to the vending machine, Poké money in hand. I decide to grab a Fresh Water for myself because I need to stay on the leaner side for my job, while I also get JC's Lemonade. Bringing them both back to the table, I slide the Lemonade to JC while twisting open the bottle cap on my Fresh Water. Taking a swig, I feel refreshed, not realizing how dehydrated I was.
"So how was your day at work," JC asks.
"Honestly, exhausting," I can't help but reply, "I started at nine this morning, and let me tell you, it has been a shit show."
"Like, as bad as when Monica and her friends made my boss write me up when I was covering for my cousin Jojo in Cherrygrove City," JC questions.
I pause for a second, thinking of this situation, and then I abruptly shake my head. "No, not quite as bad as that. I had like four different calls today, and they were all annoying in their own ways. How was your day?"
"Not bad. I took some time off from work for a couple of days, so I've been a lot less stressed today. I'm feeling a lot better now than I have in the last week," JC says contentedly.
All of a sudden, I feel a warm pressure on my left hand. JC is holding my hand! I intertwine her fingers with mine, while a strong sense of warmth develops between us. I smile delightedly as we stare into each others' eyes...
*Third Person POV*
Calypso turns around, and almost bursts into tears at the appearance of a very familiar face. A tiny but intimidating woman walks up to them. She can't but more than 4'11", with short, spiky black hair held up in a small side-ponytail. She is dressed in alternative gear: a leather corset, canvas cargo pants, and black combat boots, accessorized with a studded belt, studded wristbands, and dark eye makeup.
"This isn't a fair fight," Tina's husky voice soothes Calypso, "Ruth, both you and I know that your level far surpasses Calypso's at this point. Therefore, battling her now would be highly immoral. She has three Gym badges, and you have what, seven? If you want a fight, Ruth, I'm on a similar level, and we have some business to finish up from the past. Come on, I'm all yours."
"Tina…" Calypso whispers emotionally. Tina winks at her, and walks up to wrap her arm around Calypso's shoulder.
"I'm sorry I wasn't always there for ya, baby girl. I tried my hardest to be, but unfortunately this hag made it extremely difficult," Tina apologizes while giving her a one handed shoulder hug.
"It's okay, Tina. You're here now, and I know you tried," Calypso whispers back to her while turning around to fully embrace her in a hug.
"Hmmph, you weren't fit to be her guardian 13 years ago, and you're still not fit to be her guardian now. Let's get this battle over with so I can finally prove that I'm your superior," Ruth barks at Tina harshly.
"You were literally arrested for physical child abuse because you beat Calypso with a belt multiple times. Don't think I ever read about that in the Johto News? I have no idea how you can sit on your high Rapidash and claim to be an amazing guardian, when you're literally the opposite. You're evil, and I'm looking forward to beating you down," Tina responds maliciously.
Monica and Donald sit one one bench while Calypso sits on the other one with Cyndi out to protect her from a potential surprise attack from any of them.
"How do you wanna do this, old hag? Do you wanna do a short but sweet 3 on 3 battle or did you want to go full traditional 6 on 6," Tina asks boldly.
"Well, seeing as I am a traditional woman, and I want to beat you to your core, I think a 6 on 6 battle would be best," Ruth replies promptly.
"Fine, as a courtesy to you as a Trainer, I'll send out my Pokémon first. Go, Cerberus!"
Tina sends out a male Level 47 Houndoom.
"Oh my, what a scoundrel," Ruth exclaims, "but my Miss Piggy will take care of him," she finishes, sending out her Level 42 Piloswine.
Tina starts aggressively, "Cerberus, use Flamethrower!"
"Miss Piggy, dodge it and use Earthquake!"
Cerberus' speed far surpasses Miss Piggy's, and he hits her straight on with the Flamethrower. Since Piloswine is half Ice type, the move is super effective.
Miss Piggy has to stop, drop, and roll to try to get the fire put out, but when she stops rolling, it's revealed that she's fainted.
"Oh no," Ruth exclaims sadly, "Your beast brutalized my Miss Piggy! You'll pay for this!"
"You're just mad that you got burned. Now it's your turn to send out a Pokémon, dear Ruth," Tina prompts her mockfully.
"You're the one who is going to get burned! Go Maggie," Ruth sends out a Level 39 female Magmar.
"Hey, I'll do the thing that you were trying to do to me, but I'll succeed," Tina says as she sends out her Level 46 Donphan, 'Fanny.'
"You won't get a chance," Ruth announces, "Maggie, use Confuse Ray!"
"Fanny, dodge it and use Earthquake!"
Maggie is faster than Fanny despite their seven level difference, and she accurately shoots a Confuse Ray at her. Fanny wobbles around in confusion, and when she tries to use her Earthquake, she accidently hurts herself by 1/8th of her HP.
"Ha," Ruth revels in her first triumph, "Maggie, use your Lava Plume!"
"Come on, Fanny, you can do this," Tina encourages her, "Snap out of confusion, and use your Earthquake again!"
Fanny manages to snap out of her confusion, but she's too slow to dodge Maggie's Lava Plume. It reduces her HP to a little under half.
"Don't let her get away with it, Fanny! Finish her with your Earthquake!"
Unfortunately for Maggie, she has nowhere to run away from Fanny's super-effective Earthquake on the battlefield. The earth swallows her up, and when it spits her back out, she faints.
"That was a dirty trick," Ruth spouts at Tina as she recalls Maggie, but Tina just shakes her head satisfiedly.
"You're just mad that I pulled off the same type match-up you tried and failed. Anyway, it's my turn to send out a Pokémon! Go Serpentine," Tina lets out her strongest Pokémon, a level 48 Arbok.
"Hmmph, I suppose you're going to try to poison me with that Arbok. So I'll send out a Pokémon that can paralyze you. Miss Fluffypants, assist me," Ruth sends out a Level 40 Flaaffy.
"Hey, wait," Calypso calls out in confusion, "Doesn't Flaaffy evolve in Ampharos at level 30? Why didn't you let your Flaaffy evolve?"
"Flaaffy turn ugly when they evolve into Ampharos. Lose that beautiful wool coat for some stat changes? No, siree. Miss Fluffypants is just as powerful as she would've been if she had evolved. I gave her an Everstone so I wouldn't have to cancel her evolution every time," Ruth answers distastefully.
"She gets it," Monica exclaims from the sideline, "Have you seen the Pokémon that my little Honey Bear evolves into? So scary! We've talked and agreed that she's going to get stronger as the Pokémon she is."
Calypso can't help but feel a little sick because of Ruth's intentions behind not wanting her Flaaffy to evolve. Ignoring the nausea for now, Calypso watches the battle continue on,
"Serpentine, use Poison Jab," Tina instructs.
"Miss Fluffypants, use your Discharge," Ruth counters.
Serpentine is faster, so she strikes Miss Fluffypants with the Poison Jab. Just as predicted, the hit poisons Miss Fluffypants, while also reducing her HP to a fourth. Then, the damage from the poison reduces it to a fifth. It's not looking good for Ruth right now. Calypso can't help but smile a little bit.
Unfortunately for Tina, having Serpentine physically attack Miss Fluffypants unlocked her Ability, Static, which paralyzes upon contact, halfing Serpentine's speed, and reducing her chance to attack to 25%.
Serpentine's reduced speed gives Miss Fluffypants an opportunity to use her Discharge atrack. She hits Serpentine for a third of her HP in damage.
"Serpentine, come on, you can do it! Finish it out with Mud Bomb," Tina cheers her on through the paralysis.
"Miss Fluffypants, continue the onslaught with another Discharge," screams Ruth.
Still with the speed advantage, Miss Fluffypants unleashes another Discharge on Serpentine, reducing her HP to a third.
Despite being paralyzed, Serpentine manages to hurl her Mud Bomb directly at Miss Fluffypants' face, knocking her out instantly.
"Arrggh, I can't believe this is happening," Ruth shouts frustratedly while recalling Miss Fluffypants.
"Believe it, sweetheart," Tina jeers, "I've been training for this moment for 13 years. You deserve all of this! Now choose your next Pokémon!"
"You've forced me to send out my most powerful Pokémon! Go Sweetums," Ruth sends out her Level 43 Wigglytuff, Sweetums.
"I already have a solution to this problem! Go Aero," Tina sends out her Level 47 Lucario.
"Sweetums, use your Sing," Ruth calls out.
"Aero, don't give him a chance! Use your Aura Sphere," Tina shouts in response.
Aero launches an Aura Sphere in the time it takes for Sweetums to open his mouth. The Sphere hits him for an instant KO.
"AHHH, I HATE YOU, YOU FREAKSHOW! YOU'RE JUST LIKE CALYPSO, SHOWING UP AND RUINING MY LIFE," Ruth screams at Tina like a maniac.
Tina raises an eyebrow in response. "Angry words screamed by a desperate woman. I always hoped I'd get to see you in this position, Ruth. Knowing that over half of your Pokémon are fainted, and knowing you have no chance of winning? This is just a dream. Four down, two to go. Go, Einstein," Tina finishes by sending out her Level 47 Metagross.
"Sylvester, take the stage," Ruth continues on agitatedly, sending out her Level 40 Purugly.
"Einstein, use Hammer Arm," Tina directs Einstein.
"Sylvester, use Hypnosis," Ruth commands.
Sylvester outspeeds Einstein in order to land his Hypnosis attack. Einstein instantly falls asleep, to Tina's frustration.
"Come on, Einstein, wake up and use Hammer Arm!"
Taking this opportunity to attack, Ruth calls out, "Sylvester, use Faint Attack!"
Sylvester attacks Einstein with Faint Attack, but it only reduces their HP by a 10th due to Einstein's high Defense stat.
"Ha, is that all you got? I hope that's not your best move, or you'll be in for a bad time," Tina comments smartly.
Ruth sweats, knowing that Faint Attack is Sylvester's best move against Einstein, considering his other moves are Normal type. She knows it's only a matter of a few turns before that massive supercomputer awakens and knocks her fluffy kitty out cold with one move. She knows she needs to stall and attack for as long as she can. But the question is: How long can Sylvester keep this up?
"Yes, it is our best move. Right now, at least. Sylvester, keep it up! Keep using Faint Attack!"
Sylvester hits the sleeping Einstein for another 10th of their HP in damage.
"Come on, Einstein, wake up," Tina begs Einstein, who doesn't respond.
"Keep hitting it with your Faint Attack, Sylvester," Ruth shouts out.
Sylvester gets another two Faint Attacks in, reducing Einstein's HP to 3/5ths.
"EINSTEIN, WAKE UP ALREADY, AND USE HAMMER ARM," Tina screams frustratedly.
Einstein finally rises from their deep sleep, angry that they were forced into it in the first place.
"Sylvester, use Hypnosis again," Ruth cries out desperately, but her luck runs out as Sylvester's Hypnosis misses.
Einstein takes no time in raising their massive arm, and heaving it down upon Sylvester for an instant KO. Tina praises and recalls Einstein before taunting Ruth,
"So… this is it. One battle left to go. Got anything to say before we waste your last Pokémon, Ruth?"
Ruth feels tears running down her face seeing her precious team of Pokémon being taken down one by one. Now, with only one Pokémon remaining, she gulps nervously before recalling a fainted Sylvester, and sending out her final Pokémon, Fafnir, a Level 41 Dragonair.
"This is my last stand," Ruth says emotionally, "Take your best shot."
"Will do," Tina answers firmly, sending out her last Pokémon, Tundra, a Level 46 Froslass.
Ruth pales immediately upon seeing the Ice/Ghost type Pokémon. She knows that with the type matchup, it's unlikely that Fafnir will last a single turn, but she figures that they might as well go out fighting.
"Fafnir, use Dragon Rush," Ruth makes her final move.
"Tundra, end this battle with your Ice Beam!"
Tundra's speed overpowers Fafnir, and Tundra hits Fafnir with her Ice Beam. She gets a critical super-effective hit, knocking out Fafnir instantly.
Calypso and Cyndi get up and cheer, prompting Monica and Donald to yell obscenities at them in response.
Ruth has no feelings left as she recalls her fallen Fafnir.
Tina smiles as she recalls Tundra. "You've lost the battle, Ruth, now give up the Pokémon! You know that Togepi legally belongs to Calypso. Hand him over," Tina turns to Monica holding Togepi in her arms.
"Kids," Ruth looks to Monica and Donald, "RUN!"
Monica and Donald hightail it behind the benches and into the National Park woods. Ruth follows swiftly, Calypso, Cyndi, and Tina following immediately behind. It's only when Calypso trips on an unconscious Lyra and her unconcious Clefairy that they halt in their pursuit.
"Tina, wait! This is my friend that those three kidnapped. I need to make sure she's alright," Calypso exclaims to Tina.
"You're fine. I'll keep chasing after them while you take care of your friend. Meet up with me in Ecruteak City in the Dance Theater after you're done. I'll see you later," Tina says as she sprints away farther into the woods.
Calypso tries to shake Lyra awake while Cyndi lick's Clefairy's face. After a few seconds, they awaken.
"Calypso, what's going on? The last thing I remember is hearing a loud 'Mrow!', and then I blacked out," Lyra says dizzily, holding her head up with one hand.
"It's a long story, but basically, Ruth and two other people kidnapped you in order to lure me here. I confronted them here, and I was about to battle Ruth before my friend Tina came and battled in my place. She won, but Monica managed to steal my Pokémon and the three of them ran off. Well, I am glad I was able to get to you before you got hurt, though. I couldn't lose somebody else," Calypso ends morosely.
"You came all the way here to rescue Clefairy and I," Lyra questions in disbelief.
"Of course, I'm the one who got you into this in the first place. I'm so sorry I dragged you into this, Lyra," Calypso apologizes.
"Don't apologize," Lyra says, "I already got into this when I promised Professor Elm that I would look after you, and I refuse to break promises. Thank you for rescuing me."
"No problem, Lyra, you're my friend, of course I'm going to rescue you," Calypso responds, "So, do you wanna come with me to Route 36 so I can go up to meet Tina in Ecruteak City and you can head back to Goldenrod City or New Bark Town, or wherever you're heading?"
"Sure, Clefairy and I will probably head to New Bark Town to let Professor Elm know what's happened. We'll probably have to do the Bug Catching Contest another day, anyway. But Clefairy and I will go with you, and I'll heal your Pokémon if you battle any Trainers on the way," Lyra offers.
"Sure, that sounds great! Thank you so much, Lyra," Calypso exclaims happily.
"Hey, no problem," Lyra blushes.
So Calypso and Lyra travel Route 36, Calypso and her team battling Trainers along the way.
Calypso takes on Psychic Mark, who has two Level 14 Abras and a Level 16 Kadabra. Dusk takes out the Abras, while Spirit takes out the Kadabra.
We also have no problem taking out School Kid Alan and his Level 17 Tangela. Cyndi fries it with her Flame Wheel. Despite this, he gives me his PokéGear number.
We finally come to the crossroads between the route going to Route 36 and the route leading to Violet City.
"Again, thank you so much for saving me," Lyra expresses her gratitude by hugging me. She squeezes a bit hard, but I return it with equal force.
"It's no problem. Stay safe, Lyra. Hopefully, we'll see each other again soon."
So Lyra and I go our separate ways. Off to Route 37 and Ecruteak City!
*JC's POV*
I've never felt this this much time with one person. Being with JP makes me feel alive in a way I've never felt before. I really enjoy spending time with her.
After finishing our drinks on the rooftop of the Goldenrod Department Store, I take JP to a ramen shop that I've been to before in Goldenrod City. We both eat a bowl of ramen while having a long conversation. I learn that JP's favorite color is orange, that she is the youngest of five sisters, and her favorite thing to do in her spare time is climbing trees with her Aipom, Pomskey.
I'm feeling a little tipsy and dizzy because the ramen shop owner offered us sake and we thought, "Why not?"
I kinda want to invite JP to come with me up to my hotel room, but I don't know if I want to be that forward. But I know playing it safe won't get me what I want.
"JP, I know this might be a little forward, but I got a hotel room in the Goldenrod Hotel. I had enough money to get one of the suites, because I wanted to go on vacation and relax. Would you want to come hang out with me there? There's a pool and hot tub in the hotel, and my room has a jacuzzi. We could have a great time," I spit out hastily, hoping I'm not scaring her.
JP's mouth is agape at my statement. When she regains her barings, she breaks out in a full grin, and bursts,
"Oh my Arceus, yes! I would love to, JC! I've been dreaming of this happening for a while now! I'm so excited, let's go! Oh, and I got paid so I can pay for room service! We are going to have so much fun!"
Squealing in excitement, I grab JP's hand, and we get up from our seats. We're a little wobbly because of the sake, but we manage to walk on without any stumbles.
I guide her to the hotel, where we take the elevator up to my room on the sixth floor. Opening the door with my key card, we stumble into the room, directly onto the king size bed.
"This bed is so comfy, JC! It makes me want to bounce on it," JP giggles gleefully as she rolls around. As she rolls my way, she accidently almost rolls on top of me. After realizing her mistake, she shifts her body around to face me.
"Your face is cute," JP says as she brushes my curls away from my face. I can hardly breathe with her so close to me. It's like I'm in a different reality. It feels like I'm in a fantasy, but I know this is real.
Suddenly, I notice her face slowly inching closer to mine. I almost lose the ability to breathe as I'm too focused on the pink of JP's lips right now. When she gets within an inch of my face, she stops to look at me passionately. The look in her eyes makes me inch forward, kissing her softly. She gasps in surprise, but quickly moans in pleasure and starts kissing back. After a minute or two, we break apart to breathe.
"That was amazing," JP whispers in happiness.
"I told you we're going to have a good time. With your permission, of course," I say smoothly.
"I'm in," JP responds briskly before immediately kissing me back to my surprise.
*Calypso's POV* *Route 36*
Before heading to Route 37, I remember that I need to call JC to make sure she is okay from earlier. I dial her number, and to my surprise, it rings for a while before going to voicemail. Another missed call? That's not normal for JC.
I look down to Cyndi, my only Pokémon out right now. "Do you think I should try calling again? She might have just missed it."
'Try one more time, and if she doesn't answer, we'll go see what's going on,' Cyndi suggests.
"Thanks, Cyndi, I'll try calling again," I say as I redial her number…
*JC's POV*
JP and I have been having fun in the jacuzzi. I was going to give her one of my swimsuits, but we discovered that we're differently proportioned. So we just stripped and went in naked instead, because, "Why not?"
Upon comparison, it seems that JP has bigger boobs while I have a bigger butt. Oh, the random things you notice especially when you're drunk are the best ones.
After making out for at least the tenth time, I hear my PokéGear ringing on the edge of the Jacuzzi where I put it for safekeeping. I decide to ignore it, the temptation of kissing JP too much to ignore. Our kissing is getting heated and we start grabbing each other when my PokéGear rings for the second time in a row.
Growling disappointedly, we stop for a second while I see who's calling me. I smile when I see it's Calypso! In my drunken stupor, I show JP who's calling. She screams at me to answer the phone, wanting to tell Calypso all the exciting things that have happened.
I answer, "Joy Cameron here, take a message," I can't help but say stupidly.
*Calypso's POV*
Upon calling for the second time, I finally get through to JC!
"Joy Cameron here, take a message," I hear JC's voice slurring. I hear someone else giggling along with her in the background.
I twinge my nose up in disbelief. "JC, are you drunk? What's going on? And who's with you?"
"HI CALYPSO," a loud voice I recognize as a drunk JP blathers at me through the phone.
"JP? JC? You're both drunk! Tell me what's going on right now," I demand concernedly.
After a moment or two of silence, JC speaks again, a bit more clarity in her voice this time.
"We're okay, Calypso, everything is okay. JP called me yesterday to tell me she loves me, so I set up a date for us today. We got dinner and drank sake, and now we're at my hotel room in Goldenrod. What's going on with you?"
"Well, that escalated quickly," I hear myself say aloud, "But I'm happy for you guys. Are you actually dating now? Wait, you're probably too drunk to answer that."
"That's a good question," JP intercepts, "Probably, but I think we'll find a definite answer when I'm not plastered. But like JC asked, what's going on with you, Calypso?"
"Oh, trust me, it's a lot," I sigh, "There's so much crazy stuff going on, but I have a feeling that if I tell you now, you probably won't remember it in the morning. JC, call me in the morning when you wake up, and I'll fill in the details. I hope you two have a good night."
JC and JP both thank me before hanging up the phone. I guess they were in a rush to get off the phone. Honestly, I don't blame them. They're probably so engrossed in one another just because neither of them has had a serious partner in the past.
Hell, I'd do the same thing if I had a hotel room with a certain Ginger Head Man, despite everything in my brain saying that's a bad idea. I haven't seen that Ginger Head Man since Azalea Town. Wonder when he's going to pop up and challenge me to a battle again. I'm looking forward to it.
For some reason, when thinking about the Ginger Head Man, my mind suddenly floats towards a certain brown haired girl with pigtails. I blush with intensity when I realize that I'm thinking about Lyra the same way I think about Silver.
I think about the hug she gave me earlier, and the repeated blushing that was going on. I can't help but think something more is going on there, but I also don't want to make any assumptions either. But Lyra was throwing me funny vibes so I don't know what's going on with that.
There's also another issue at hand. Do I even like girls? I know I like boys that look like girls, but do I actually like girls, too? Ugh, this is way too much to think about!
I decide to ignore my irritatedly mushy feelings in order to travel up through Route 37, battling all the Trainers throughout the route.
Zellie and Forest take on the Level 16 Mareep and Marill belonging to Twins Tori and Til. Forest takes out the Marill with one Vine Whip. Zellie isn't as fortunate, getting Thundershocked by Mareep for half of her HP in damage. She hits Mareep with her Water Gun for a fourth of her HP. Forest finishes the job, taking out the Mareep with a critical hit from another Vine Whip.
Next, Beauties Callie and Kassandra try to overwhelm me with a double battle of two sets of Level 16 Clefables and Wigglytuffs. I send out Cyndi and Spirit to take them on. They lose around HP their HP each in defeating them, but the experience is more worth it, skyrocketing Cyndi to Level 23, and Spirit to Level 21. Spirit has the opportunity to learn the move Night Shade, so she replaces Pursuit with Night Shade.
Finally, Dusk makes quick work of Psychic Greg, defeating his Level 17 Drowzee with her Astonish attack.
Having defeated all the Trainers, I leave Dusk out of her ball to come with me to get to Ecruteak City.
The grass leading up to the city is quiet, no Pokémon ambushing us as we walk through it. Reaching the city limits, I gasp in relief at seeing my hometown again for the first time in a while. I know I'm home.
And that's the end of the chapter! Let me know how you guys like it in the reviews. Thanks for reading!
-gothchic6