Rin: Okay my lovelies! We are here with chapter three rewrite! I'm not gonna lie I've been putting a lot of effort into these chapters. I try to keep things as similar as possible but I have so much in store for this I really don't know the chapter length for this story, but we will cross that bridge when we get there. So until then, grab a chair and snacks and lets enjoy the events about to unravel!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, I only own My OCs

Ryuu's POV

I was helping Sayuri wash dishes neither one of us talked, both of us just enjoying the silence. We had finished breakfast moments ago, and we were now cleaning up. While we did dishes the others were packing up or getting in exercise for their Pokemon. Ren offered to take Sayuri's and my Pokemon while we cleaned up. However, Celebi stayed close by. The tiny pokemon decided to rest under the tree where my Ninetales was napping not too far away from us.

"So we are heading to Veilstone right?" Sayuri asked softly I glanced over smiling a soft smile at the shy girl and nodded causing her to blush a cherry red and look away. It amazed me how her parents were probably the loudest people I had ever met, yet Sayuri turned out to be quiet and shy. Unlike most of our group, Sayuri was an only child but always seemed to be rather close to Kairi and Mira. It was pretty safe to say that even despite the age difference Kairi was Sayuri's best friend. It made my heart swell that Sayuri loved Kairi that much, she needed it that's for sure. Especially with the whole mess, Rai created between Sarina, Kairi and himself. I really didn't know all the details but I did know that it was tense between the three and I had overheard Rai talking to Sam, Sarina's twin, that he had feelings for Sarina but also felt something for Kairi.

"Yea, I figure if we go through route 11, we can make it to Celestic town and then Veilstone from there," I said softly putting away the now dry dishes.

"Ryuu, what if we run into your parents or your uncle along the way?" She asked quietly I looked down in thought.

"Well...I don't think time travel is really unheard of but I'm sure they'd still be shocked especially how much I look like my father" I said with a sigh she nodded in understanding. I stood up smiling at her and offered my hand for her to take causing her to blush but take it without hesitation.

"Come on Ninetails, Celebi we're done," I said to the relaxed fox pokemon. It stood up lazily and followed behind us closely as we made our way back to where we had set up camp. Rai was with Sam sitting around obviously waiting for the others to come back.

"Once Sarina, Rose, and Ren get back We're heading out," I said glancing at Sam and Rai. Sam rolled his dark red eyes scoffing lightly.

"Well, that may be awhile I overheard Sarina and Rose squealing about contest moves and you know how they get," Sam said I nodded smirking Sarina had definitely taken after both her mother and father when it came to contests. However Sam never really connected with contests and instead did Gym battles. I let out a snicker the two people who get enveloped in contest moves were together. I knew that Sam was irritated and didn't want to stay in Eterna Forest more than he had to.

"You think your sister is bad? Rose is much worse and because she's been in the contest game longer I'm sure she puts up more of a challenge to Sarina," I said smirking

"Your entire family is competitive though" Rai spoke up laughing. He wasn't wrong Rose and Ren despite both of them going different paths made their journey a personal competition between the two, who could evolve their pokemon first, how strong their pokemon could grow, who got their ribbons or gym badges first and the list went on. But looking at the two, one could tell despite their competitive nature the twins held an unbreakable bond. Sometimes the two would drag Kairi and me in their competitions. But unlike how my father's training was back in the day everything was done in good fun. Uncle Reggie had once told me that dad was a whole other trainer compared to the man he was now though not much has changed, Despite having mom, I could tell he still had trouble expressing emotions and affection toward us especially toward Kairi. I felt sad the day she came out telling dad she wanted to do Contests. Dad hadn't known how to take the news. Obviously, he had nothing against contests cause our mother still did them from time to time but maybe he expected so much more from Kairi like he had in me. I used to overhear dad brag that I was a prodigy in the making when it came to gym battles. You could hear the pride when he talked about me, and in his own way, I knew he was proud of Kairi not that he made it super obvious. With that said Kairi began to distance herself from me and made it an obsession to gain the approval that she unknowingly already had, from our father. Along with his awkward way of showing affection he actually treated his Pokemon a lot better. His Pokemon seemed to adore Mira though but I could tell they all had a soft spot for the three of us, Torterra especially. Moments later Ren was the first to show up Rose in his arms with Sarina not far behind him a worried look on her face. I quickly stood up running over to the three

"What happened!" I asked eyes wide. Ren offered a sheepish grin.

"We were running with the pokemon and Rose's foot got caught she twisted her ankle is all, she'll be fine," Ren said Sarina nodding.

"Rose, are you gonna be ok to travel?" I asked softly she looked up at Ren before nodding

"I have my crutch beside me," She said smiling causing Ren to roll his eyes but smile.

"Finally! We're leaving this freaking forest!" Sam yelled happily causing us all to laugh.

Kairi's POV

We left the pokemon center after returning our room keys to Nurse Joy and letting dad get his pokemon healed once more before leaving. Mira was gripping dad's hand happily walking beside him while her other hand clung to mom's I smiled softly at the scene played out. Dad had an awkward but soft gaze toward Mira and Mom was smiling widely down at her thoroughly enjoying Mira clinging onto her hand. Not wanting to interrupt them, I walked a few paces behind them noticing that Mira kept glancing back over at me a wide grin on her face. I smiled again feeling happy that even in this time Mira was able to spread her cheerfulness contagiously.

"Mommy, do you know what you're doing for your upcoming contest?" Mira asked her blue eyes shining with excitement. Mom looked up in thought for a moment then smiled.

"I do, but you'll just have to wait and see what," She said with a wink Mira seemed to radiate with glee.

"Do I really get to watch mommy!?" She asks smiling up at mom then looked at dad as if to confirm mom's words. Mom smiled and nodded while dad just smirked as his answer. I actually was looking forward to watching mom. She didn't do contests often, seeing as she was busy with the boutique and then taking care of her family. But she was more than happy to show me her contest moves as inspiration for my own contests. Mom would also drag dad to where ever my contests were being held and like typical supporting parents, Mom would be in the crowd yelling and cheering for me while dad would just sit beside her arms crossed as he focused his attention on me. The first contest I ever participated in, I lost. Rose and Sarina had made it all the way to the top two and Rose ended up winning. I was proud that I held it together long enough to say my congratulations. Sarina looked as if she wanted to say something to me but held back whatever she was gonna say not that her words would have made a difference our friendship was strained thanks to Rai. Afterward, I ran out of the building and once I was outside I cried. Sayuri was the one who found me and sat with me for hours till I was ok. Sayuri was a good friend despite the huge crush she had on Ryuu. She still tried to include Mira and me when they hung out. Sometimes I would decline just so they could have time together they needed it, cause my brother was just as bad with girls as my dad was. He had the looks but he was more interested in his pokemon and gym battles. The only difference was he wasn't completely oblivious to Sayuri. He was able to openly admit she was pretty and a good friend but he thought she only saw him as a friend. It was so obvious the carrot top was smitten with him though, even Rose could see that and Rose was oblivious to boys period. She was too absorbed in her contests to really pay much attention to boys. I smiled sadly missing the two girls.

"If you do practice can I watch" I spoke up mom stopped walking causing Mira and dad to stop as well. Her eyes were wide for a moment before she broke out in a smile.

"I wanted to surprise you all but I suppose I could let you both watch," She said still grinning I offered a small smile and noticed Mira grinned innocently too innocently.

"Can daddy watch too!" ah. So that's what she's up to the sneaky girl. I smirked knowingly and glanced at dad he held an emotionless face but, even I could see he was holding down a blush. I snickered.

"Yeah, dad you should totally join," I said smirking as he coughed and looked away from us. I could tell mom looked pretty hopeful about dad joining us.

"Daddy will you pretty please come to watch mommy too?" Mira asked looking up at him with her big blue eyes. I watched in amusement as dad took one look at her and softened before he nodded his head causing mom's eyes to widen before a grin broke out on her face.

Ryuu's POV

We all grabbed our bags and began our walk out of the forest. Making Sam pretty happy

"So Ryuu, we are cutting through Celestic town to get to Veilstone?" Sarina asked. I cast the auburn-haired girl a glance and nodded.

"Yeah I don't wanna risk running into mom and dad just yet and if I'm correct they should be going to either Hearthome or Solacean or at least around that area," I said.

"Do you think Kairi and Mira are with them?" She asked quietly. I froze at the mention of my sisters and glared at her.

"Why do you care" I snapped momentarily acting like my dad when he was younger. I didn't let a lot of people in my life but those who I did let in I would protect with my life and my sisters were one of those people especially Kairi. Rai stepped in and wrapped his arm around Sarina glaring back at me.

"She was only asking a question don't need to be a jerk about it." Rai snapped flipping his green hair and rolled his sapphire blue eyes.

"Hey now, this isn't the time to be starting arguments we are all in the past and we need to stick together. We can't afford for anything to happen to any of us" Ren said separating Rai and Sarina from me. I was thankful that we had Ren with us. Ren and Rose were our cousins but we were practically raised together as siblings. According to mom, Dad had spent a lot of time with Uncle Reggie to make up for his past anger toward him. Which meant we saw Rose and Ren very often and before we were the age to travel, every Friday night we would eat dinner at either Uncle Reggie's and Aunt Maylene's or they would come and eat with us. Now we had our family dinners when all of us would come home at once which didn't happen often. Especially with Kairi being obsessed as she is with making our dad proud.

"Ren is right guys we are all that we have right now, and it's gonna take all of us to save our family so put aside whatever issues you have for later on when team Galactic has been taking care of," Rose said from Ren's back. Rose had attempted to walk out of stubbornness but, Ren being the older twin, and bossy big brother, had forced her onto his back. Rai and I looked at each other and glared once more but kept quiet.

"Sarina, Rai, I think it's best you leave Ryuu to himself for a while," Sam said. Sarina nodded and made her way to walk beside her brother. Which was fine with me as long as they left me alone I was fine. I whipped my head around when I felt a hand grab mine. My glare softened when I saw Sayuri holding my hand shyly refusing to look at me. I smiled softly at the girl I considered my best friend she was truly amazing.

"Sayuri?" I called to her she looked up at me and smiled.

"You looked like you could use the comfort," She said her smile widening. It was amazing the effect she had on me with just her touch alone. I could be in the worst mood and just her warm hugs or her holding my hand was enough to put me at peace.

"Thank you Sayuri" I mumbled scratching my neck awkwardly with my free hand and gently squeezed her hand that was wrapped around her smaller one.

"You're welcome Ryuu," She said not letting go of my hand.

"Well aren't you two getting cozy" Rai said smirking

"Rai. back off leave them alone or so help me, I don't care if I'm crippled at the moment I will still personally kick your butt if you don't leave my cousin alone" Rose snapped annoyed with Rai provoking me. Rai just scoffed and walked a bit further ahead but still stayed close to the group as we made our way to Celestic town.

Paul's POV

I sat under a tree with Mira on my lap and Kairi sitting beside me. Troublesome was a few feet away from us showing us a few of her contest moves. I glanced down at Mira and watched as she watched Troublesome with awe.

"Isn't she great daddy?" Mira asked looking up at me smiling. I smirked and plopped my hand on her head gently and nodded.

"Mommy is totally gonna win I just know it," She said excitement laced in her voice. I glanced over at Kairi who watched Troublesome closely a small smile on her usual emotionless face.

"Even in this time mom is amazing" I heard her mumble. She didn't seem to notice she was talking out loud as she continued to watch Troublesome instruct Piplup with attacks. I had to admit Troublesome was pretty creative with her moves and they looked great. I had just as much confidence in her as the two girls did.

We watched Dawn for what seemed like hours before Dawn came walking back over to us and smiled

"So? How was it?" She asked her blue eyes seemed to sparkle with happiness as she spoke.

"It was great momma, you're gonna do so good!" Mira said giggling from her place on my lap. Troublesome turned her gaze to me and something about her seemed to change as she spoke.

"What about you Paul, what did you think?" She asked and shyly lowered her eyes.

"You did well," I said softly. She looked at me with her sparkling blue eyes wide with shock before a breathtaking smile lit up her face. I coughed and looked away from her feeling my cheeks heat up.

"Thank you, Paul," She said softly and shyly lowered her gaze once more red dusting her cheeks as well.

"Well let's head out shall we?" Kairi said smiling breaking the tension I nodded and motioned for Mira to get up. She stood up quickly and once I stood up we grabbed our stuff and continued toward Hearthome.

"Daddy? My feet hurt can you carry me?" Mira asked looking up at me I sighed softly and bent down for her to climb on my back.

"You're starting to get spoiled Mira," Kairi said looking at Mira with a disapproving look

"Am not! You're just jealous cause I'm still little enough for daddy to carry!" Mira said sticking her tongue out.

"Mira that's enough don't tease Kairi or you'll walk like the rest of us" Troublesome said using her mother tone.

"Sorry momma," Mira said and went quiet for the rest of the walk. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed that Kairi looked sad but as quick as the sadness showed it quickly disappeared to her usual emotionless mask.

"Kairi" I muttered loud enough for only her to hear she cast me a glance.

"Why do you always hide what you feel behind that mask of yours?" her eyes widened before rage shined her eyes.

"Because emotions are a weakness" She muttered trying to pull off her usual tough girl act but I could see right through her after all she was just like how I am currently.

"Is that your philosophy or are you following daddy's footsteps?" I asked my voice laced with sarcasm. She glared at me with hate but as I looked further there were the beginning of tears in her eyes.

"Why am I such a disappointment to you dad," she asked her voice breaking as she spoke and her lip quivered slightly. My eyes widened at what she asked. I had no idea how my future self was, but I knew that Kairi had the wrong idea. I was extremely proud of her currently so I was sure that my future self was just as proud but wasn't sure how to show affection and emotion toward them.

"Kairi, I have no clue how my future self is, but if I'm anything like I am right now with you two here in front of me, I want you to know that no matter how it looks or seems I am proud of you." I watched as tears one by one slid down her cheek.

"B-but you seemed so disappointed when I told you I wanted to do contests along with battling" she sniffled and it all seemed to click in place.

"Kairi, I am or my future self isn't disappointed in you," I said she shook her head

"How do you even know that you're nothing like how my father is" she snapped I let out a sigh.

"I just know alright trust me," I said and gently wiped her tears away and smirked.

"What?" she asked hesitantly.

"You're so much like troublesome" I muttered her eyes widened and she quickly looked down to hide her reddening cheeks. I glanced behind me and saw Troublesome walking a bit farther from us.

"Troublesome woman pick up the pace" I snapped she glared at me and crossed her arms over her chest.

"Shut up you jerk" she snapped but picked up her pace causing me to smirk.

We continued on until it was lunchtime. I was starting to get used to a routine with these girls so Troublesome didn't have to demand a break this time.

"Daddy! Come help cook!" Mira said grinning from her spot beside Kairi who was working on peeling and cutting vegetables into a pot.

"Yeah Paul, you may have helped set up the fire but you should come to join us," Trouble said smiling. I walked over to her and raised an eyebrow at her in question. She smiled and handed me a bunch of spices. I rolled my eyes knowing she wanted me to season the stew since she always put too much salt or too much pepper.

"I'm not doing it troublesome you gotta learn sometime" I snapped. Kairi paused from her cutting and looked up at me.

"Why not show her dad?" she said I sighed annoyed and stood behind troublesome and guided her with each spice and explained to her why she needed to put a certain amount of each one. We finished seasoning the soup and Troublesome smiled happily and turned around to face me completely forgetting just how close we were and our lips met. My eyes widened and I instantly froze while Troublesome froze and red spread across her cheeks, however, neither of us moved. Despite it being a complete accident and the fact that we were both frozen in place, it felt like fireworks were going off and a million butterfrees were flying around violently in my stomach. We slowly began to relax into the kiss both of us slowly closing our eyes. My hands gently cradled her face while her hands rested on my chest. Our kiss was soft but awkward since neither of us had experience in this. We broke away quickly when we heard a soft giggle and a shushing sound. I backed away from troublesome and stared down at her. Her pale cheeks were stained red while her blue eyes shimmered in the sunlight. At that moment I wanted to pull her back in but refrained from doing so and just smirked.

"Come on let's finish the stew" I mumbled causing all three girls to nod and smile in agreement.

Soon the stew was done and the picnic table was set up. Troublesome went around serving us before she took a seat at my side with her own bowl.

"You didn't have to do that troublesome" I mumbled she just blushed looking down at her bowl.

"I-it's something a wife and mother would do," she said in almost a whisper but I caught it and for who knows how many times today my cheeks heated up again.

"Oh," I said awkwardly looking at my own bowl. I heard Kairi snicker as she ate her stew 'course she sees everything while Mira is happily eating away oblivious to it all' I thought rolling my eyes. The rest of lunch was silent as we all just enjoyed each other's company.

"It's been a while since we've eaten together like this right Kairi" Mira spoke up causing Troublesome to look up at them with a curious gaze.

"Do you not visit home?" She asked Kairi shook her head smiling sadly almost in a guilty way.

"No, we didn't visit home often I was always traveling. I noticed it hurt you a lot so I came home after my last journey and was gonna take a bit of time off to spend time with you and dad but just before I could even go on another journey the whole Team Galactic thing happened.." Kairi said.

"We actually used to be a really close family you, dad, Kairi, Ryuu, Uncle Reggie, Aunt Maylene, Rose, Ren and I would have family dinners together at either our house or at Uncle Reggie's and Aunt Maylene's house," Mira said cheerfully then frowned

"That stopped after Kairi, Ryuu and I stopped coming home," she said with sadness.

"When this is all over, I'm gonna spend way more time with my family that's for sure," Kairi said looking at her empty bowl.

"There is so much I wish I did differently, I feel so useless when I could have saved them," Kairi said clenching her fists. I let out a small sigh and was about to speak until Troublesome spoke up.

"Kairi, It probably did hurt not to see you three but I'm sure I understood that you all had goals you wanted to accomplish and you following your dreams and accomplishing those goals would make me even happier. As for saving us? You are such a brave little girl Kairi I know we wouldn't have wanted for you to put yourself in danger but instead escape with Mira. I'm sure we are both so proud of you." I watched Troublesome reach across the table and held both Mira and Kairi's hands.

"Both of you are so brave and strong and I couldn't be more proud to have you as my future daughters. We will save your parents I promise" She said causing both girls to tear up and nod.

"I'm glad that you're our parents," Kairi said smiling through her tears. I chuckled as Troublesome began to tear up now.

"Alright enough with the sob fest, let's clean up and head out we can walk a bit longer before sunset," I said standing up and gathering the bowls. Troublesome stood and followed me to help clean up.

"Kairi why don't you let out the pokemon for a bit before we head out?" Troublesome said smiling. Kairi nodded and walked off to our bags with Mira following close behind her.

"Stay close by don't wander from camp we'll be back as soon as we are done washing these dishes," I said.

"Yes sir," they said and went back to digging through our bags for our Pokeballs. Troublesome and I then began our walk to a nearby spring and began washing the dishes together in silence. We soon finished and I stood up ready to leave.

"Paul..um can we..stay here..alone? Just a bit longer... The girls are with the Pokemon so they should be fine and um.." she trailed off in her rambling with a blush on her cheeks. I smirked and shook my head.

"I want to but I don't wanna come back to a destroyed camp and plus we need to get moving anyway," I said with my smirk still in place she looked disappointed but nodded understanding what I meant and was about to grab some of the dishes to carry. My body moved on its own as I grabbed her wrist gently, spun her around, and kissed her for the second time today. Our eyes closed and our bodies moved closer my hand reached to bury itself in her soft blue hair while her hands rested on my shoulders. This kiss was different than the first, less awkward, but still soft. Only this time the kiss was more passionate and longer than the first. When we finally parted our eyes were still closed and I gently pressed my forehead to hers.

"We should head back" she whispered but didn't open her eyes or move she simply enjoyed our moment together. I let out a small sigh knowing she was right and reluctantly pulled away from her. We both grabbed our dishes and made our way back to the girls. When we got there the girls and the Pokemon looked as if they were playing a game of tag together with Mira being "it" and chasing after everyone squealing with laughter as she ran happily. Troublesome smiled watching them for a moment before she joined me and helped pack up the dishes. Once we were done, We let the girls play a bit longer before we called for them to start returning the Pokemon and to get ready to leave.