An extra chapter I thought of, that stars... a little debate I had. ;)
Unfortunately, I can't tell you the topic straight off the bat. Instead, you'll find out what it is when this story begins, right down below. This is based on something I said, with a tiny debate added into it.
And now since that is out of the way, enjoy this bonus chapter that you weren't expecting at all! XD
*the next day*
I sat up from my bed and yawned. Another day is here. Great. Like always, I always have a feeling that there's always something positive that would come out of this day.
"Ah. Another day." I said with a sigh. I look out the window. The curtains were closed since we don't want any sunlight interrupting our sleep, because we need that. I just slightly open the curtains.
It was another beautiful day. The sun was shining, and some people were already hanging out at the beach. Boy, that was fast.
I turn over to Sonic. He was slowly turning in his sleep before he woke up. I was considered an early bird. Waking up early and going through a morning routine is my type of thing.
The ironic thing that lots of people have... they're not a fan of mornings. Which I am fine with, because I respect other people's opinions on random crap. The problem is others just try to debate and let other people take their side, and insult the other side for... you know, picking that other side.
"Well, well. Up already, I see?" I teased, a wide smirk on my face.
"Shush." Sonic replied, another smile back. As friends, it was always necessary to mess around with each other at times.
"So, dude. Are you ready for the Gym?" I asked.
"Of course! This one might not be easy due to water, but I can do this!" Sonic responded.
"Heck yeah! That's what I like hearing from ya! Good stuff!" I exclaimed excitedly. But it was low enough so Jake and Tess don't wake up because of my outburst..
"Anyway, I'm gonna get ready. I'll be done soon." Sonic said, and then walks to the bathroom so he can get ready for today.
I sat on a chair by a small desk, waiting for the others to get up. I looked over to them, and my mouth was wide open from what I was seeing right now.
Jake was holding onto Tess's body while both of them were sleeping.
"Oh yeah, I'm so gonna keep this moment." A smirk was here again. I hid behind a closet door. I have no idea why it was there, but I assume it was for people who would live here until they have enough money to actually buy a house.
I only slightly kept it open. I grabbed my smartphone that was sitting on my desk. It was the newest iPhone 8 Plus. A red one, and it had a Team Valor case on it, to protect it from the drops, in case that ever happens.
The first thing I saw when I pulled it out was the time. It is 7:02 AM. My lock screen had me, and my mom and dad. I'm 16 in this picture, this was a week before I started my adventure. I pressed the button and entered my 4-digit passcode. I ain't telling it, mind you.
The code was accepted, and I was taken to my home screen. This one had the Team Valor logo, with fire surrounding it. I didn't have a lot of stuff other than calling and texting.
I also only had a couple games on it. Geometry Dash, Super Mario Run, and Fire Emblem Heroes. Not a lot of stuff, even though there's not a lot of mobile games I'd keep for a long time. If I do, I'd play them for a day, then get bored of it.
Wait, am I forgetting something? Oh yeah, the... situation.
I pressed the app for the camera. I adjusted my phone in the room until it was viewing Jake and Tess sleeping together. I don't care how long I stand here, I want to keep this moment.
"Nifty?" Sonic called out. I opened the door some more and smirked while wiggling my eyebrows. Before he could speak, I told him to shush. Sonic realized why once he saw our other friends in that... position. So he kept himself hidden from them as well.
After about 5 minutes, I heard some moaning.
"Mmm..." It was Tess. I pressed the record button on my phone as I put the mode on "video". Tess finally got up, and moves around a little bit. She got startled once Jake had his arms wrapped around her.
"J-Jake?!" Tess yelled as her face turned red. The yell made Jake wake up. And once he realized what he was doing, he pulled away as his face was as red as a tomato.
"Oh my Arceus! T-Tess, I am so sorry! I didn't mean to do it! I-I was asleep!" Jake apologized profusely. I silently chuckled.
"O-Ok... I'm calm now." Tess said as she took a few deep breaths to get it together.
"Yeah... you're kinda clingy, aren't you?" Tess teased. Jake's face was more red. At this point, it should've caused a nosebleed...
"W-Well, I-I guess, but... I-It wasn't because I was scared or anything!" Jake exclaimed.
"Well, that's cool, Jake." Tess said while nodding. I ended the video and put my phone in my pocket. I wanted to make sure they didn't find out. While the two were still talking, I was able to exit the closet without being noticed by them.
"Enjoying it, you two?" I asked.
"Oh! Good morning, Nifty!" Jake greeted.
"Did you sleep well?" Tess asked.
"Yeah, it was fine. I'm gonna get ready for the day. Be sure you two get prepared as well, we'll be continuing our adventure from here." I explained. Jake and Tess nodded in unison, and I walked away so I can get changed and all that other stuff people do in the morning.
Timeskip: 9:00 AM*
After breakfast, we were hanging out by the beach for a little bit. And... we still are right now. Jake and Sonic were battling. Jake's Vaporeon was against Sonic's newly evolved Chesnaught. Yep, with a type advantage, he'd be good. And plus, Brionne will be good for the water movement.
"Vaporeon, use Water Pulse!" Jake yelled.
"Chesnaught, pop it with Spiky Shield!" Sonic shouted. And Chesnaught makes the Water Pulse burst with the spikes on his back.
Chesnaught roars, proud of its newly found strength as he has just evolved. Plus, gaining the new secondary Fighting type will make some other Pokémon fear him. Yeah, he does gain a couple more weaknesses, but he's still able to do good stuff.
I smiled, happy to see that Sonic will be able to pass this Gym easily. I pulled out my smartphone once again. The gentle ocean breeze was flowing along from my Team Valor clothes that I had on almost every day. But I'd wear them every day now since these were the clothes I picked for my adventure.
Not that I mind. It's better if people recognize me that way.
I also pulled out a pair of earbuds, and put them on my ears (I have headphones, but let's be honest... you want me to carry those everywhere I go?). I also didn't have a lot of music choices. Not that I don't like music, because I certainly do. But... this might anger some, but...
I'm not a fan of modern music. There's a lot of crappy songs in this generation.
But if I hear a song I like on the radio, I'd enjoy it. But that doesn't go for every song. Plus, you know, I don't buy music apps, because there's one thing I go to when I wanna listen to music:
YouTube.
Ever since I was little, I've been into YouTube. It just felt nice to see some random content that other people made.
"Hey, Nifty! What'cha doin'?" Tess asked as she sat down next to me. Oh yeah. And also, we were on towels. I'm not dealing with sandy clothes right now.
"Eh, just scrolling through YouTube." I replied.
"Ah, okay. Have you been into it for a while?"
"Ever since I was little. I enjoy it to this day."
"What do you like to watch?"
"I mostly use it to listen to music. Other stuff is... the other rare percentage. But music is what I mostly use it for."
"I like music as well. Do you have a favorite genre?"
I took my earbuds out of my ears, a confused look on my face.
"Favorite genre? I'm not sure I have one." I said with a shrug.
"Oh. Well, do you at least have a favorite song?" Tess asked.
"There's so many to pick from. I can't just pick one." I replied with a small chuckle.
"Aw, come on, Nifty! I'm sure there's one song that you like!" Tess insisted.
"How the hell am I supposed to know?" I was getting a little irritated at this point. People don't go this far on me. It's true, I listen to a lot of songs, there's just not one I can pick as my absolute favorite.
"Genre or favorite? You don't have either favorite one? I'm surprised!" Tess said in a shocked tone. I rolled my eyes. Why is she this interested in the music I listen to.
"Ugh." A slight groan was let out of my throat.
"Nifty, seriously. There should be one song you like." Tess said, patting my shoulder to make me look at her.
"I dunno, video game music." I said with a shrug. Tess seemed surprised.
"What?" She asked.
"You heard me. That's the kind of music I like, and the one I mostly listen to." I replied.
"You don't even like Jazz? Or Rock n' Roll? Pop? Country? None of those?!" Tess exclaimed.
"I don't care for much songs on the radio." I said.
"That's wrong, Nifty! You should listen to other songs, you know!" Tess said angrily. She took her hat off her head and set it down.
"You're against me for that. Wow." I chuckled.
"I mean, look at me for example! Every time a new music by one of my favorite singers come, I want to see it as soon as possible! I'll admit, I like Panic! At The Disco. But I like other people as well!" Tess explained.
"They're good, but I don't go on YouTube to look for songs. I like games in general, and lemme tell you, the music in most games is... quite catchy." I said.
"Video game music isn't even real music!" Tess yelled.
"Video game music is real music because people made it," I explained, "If there wasn't music in video games, then there'd be a game that no one is going to enjoy. Not even for a little bit. Plus, people make symphonies and orchestras to make music better in some cases."
"I'm not even a gamer in general... but that's seriously what you pick?" Tess asked.
"Yep." I responded.
"Just listen to a modern song, Nifty! There's lots to choose from!" Tess shouted.
"Music in this generation is s* *t. The bad songs in this world can kiss my a* ,"I yelled, "Plus, lots of songs this day are filled with many inappropriate stuff: like drugs, sex, and too much swearing."
"But you were swearing right now!" Tess reminded.
"Yeah, but for a good reason." I exclaimed.
"Ugh, fine! I guess I will prove it to you." Tess groaned, and she pulled out her smartphone. It was an iPhone 6. A white one, and it had a purple case.
The lock screen was an ocean wave, and the home screen was a Poke Ball. Too bad she didn't have a passcode. She would need it, just in case someone tries to steal it.
She loaded up her music collection. The song she picked was "High Hopes". Like she mentioned, it was made by Panic! At The Disco.
The song ended after some time. Yeah, it was catchy, but I'm not gonna let her win this argument. Even Jake and Sonic joined in to check it out.
She also played "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons, and also "Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots. They're good songs.
And then Tess started playing some old songs. The band was called "Queen", and I didn't know who the hell they were.
"How the f* *k am I supposed to know them? I don't know crap about old songs!" I yelled.
"Well... this one might sound familiar." Tess giggled. And the song she played next was "We Will Rock You". Yeah, it's a very familiar song. My parents knew that one.
"Well? Into modern and old songs?" Tess asked, smiling widely.
"Eh." I said with a shrug. Tess put her phone in sleep mode and put it back in her pocket.
"You should listen to other songs, Nifty. It can't just be one genre all the time." Tess warned.
"Uh, this is a free region. Roria has no law on crap like this. Plus, people have their own opinions." I explained.
"It's true." Sonic added. But Jake was too distracted on Tess's hair since she still had her hat off.
"Fine. I give up." Tess groaned as she put her hat back on.
"NOOOOOO! Tess, keep it off! I want to see your hair!" Jake whined.
"Why?" Tess asked.
"Um... because it looks nice?" Jake said meekly. I could tell it was a lie.
"Eh heh... such big words for a little man." I teased.
"Well, I think I'll just let the argument keep going if you want... that is, if you want to get b* * *h slapped by a girl with a sexy voice." Tess teased back.
"Nah. Opinions are a thing, let people express them." I said as I did the shooing motion. Tess scoffs and walks away. She didn't go too far, she's just by the gate to Route 9.
And now people were surrounded by us. By the time "We Will Rock You" was playing, people were around us to join in.
I pulled out my phone and smirked.
"She said video game music ain't real. And I will prove it by singing the best song in gaming history." I said. And everyone began to cheer. Sonic and Jake joined in. The people in Rosecove City were gathered around. I picked one song that will drag people's attention.
"Lifelight". The theme song for the latest game on the Nintendo Switch, "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate".
Colors weave into a spire of flame
Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed
Bare this torch against the cold of the night
Search your soul and re-awaken the undying light
On that day, when the sky fell away,
Our world came to an end
In our eyes, did a fading sunrise in the dark,
Glimmering shadows
Silence grows in the spaces between,
Stretching out beyond time
Rising up as a chorus of souls find a voice
Flickering through the void
These little sparks cling onto life,
Everyone caught in the struggle
And then the storms of change, they fan the flames,
Scattering ashes to the wind
Every soul contains a whisper of light
Gleaming faintly as it dwindles from sight
No escape, no greater fate to be made
In the end, the chains of time will not break
Colors weave into a spire of flame
Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed
Bare this torch against the cold of the night
Search your soul and re-awaken the undying light
As fate spins, a thread without end,
New life draws its first breath
Blossoming in a soil reclaimed from the past,
Where destiny holds fast
Here where we stand, hand clenched in hand,
Everyone caught in the struggle
This is the day we finally find our way,
Stepping into our tomorrow
Every soul contains a whisper of light
Growing louder as it calls to unite
From the distance sings a chorus of souls
Rising slowly, stirring heat from the coals
Colors weave into a spire of flame
Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed
Bare this torch against the cold of the night
Light will guide you on your way to the ultimate fight!
Every soul contains a whisper of light
Growing louder as it calls to unite
From the distance sings a chorus of souls
Rising slowly, stirring heat from the coals
Colors weave into a spire of flame
Distant sparks call to a past still unnamed
Bare this torch against the cold of the night
Light will guide you on your way to the ultimate fight!
The song is over. I sang every last line along with the female vocalist singing that song. Afer my karaoke session, everyone was cheering, screaming at the top of their lungs. Some even begged for an encore.
"NIFTY! That was incredible! I never knew you had such skill in you!" Sonic cheered.
"Yeah. That's what happens when you're a proud Nintendo fan." I replied. I'm glad that everyone around here was happy to hear me sing this MASTERPIECE of a song.
I wonder how Tess is doing after something like this. Eh, whatever. It's all fine in the end, she'll get used to it.
Now for Sonic to battle the Gym.
A/N: That's the bonus. My dad represents Tess, who tried to convince me that old music is better in general, and he's upset at me just for picking video game music. And I represent Nifty, listening to Lifelight until I get paler and die.
That's the bonus tho. See y'all next time! ;)
P.S.: Yeah. You're not gonna see Nifty and Tess swear often. It'll rarely happen, this time being one of them.