The Subspace Emissary

by Dark Eagle91

All Samantha wanted was a spa day with her mother. What she gets is more than she bargained for. A sequel to 'The Tournament.' Rated M to be safe.

15. R & R

Chapter 15: R & R

AN: Hey everyone! Here's another chapter for you to enjoy! I hope you like it!

***I don't own anything in this story, so please don't sue me.***

"Sam! Look!" Genny exclaimed as she pointed to all the stars passing by.

"We're going really fast!" Samantha said in an over the top excited tone.

"…shit." Wolf said quietly.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't have enough fuel to make it. I've got to head back to base to fill up." Samantha looked uneasy before Wolf continued. "No one's going to get close to you. It won't be like the bar."

"How do you know?" Samantha asked with doubt.

"Do you trust me?" Wolf asked.

"Not really." Wolf raised an eyebrow with confusion. "Can you blame me?" She asked as Wolf chuckled.

"No, I suppose not. So…what's your deal with one of Naesala's kids?"

"She's Naesala's daughter?" Samantha asked with surprise.

"Isn't she? I mean, she has black wings…"

"He's not the only raven, you know." Samantha said after realizing Wolf only knew the one raven.

"How'd you meet?"

"You wouldn't believe me."

"Try me."

"She just appeared on the apartment building."He glanced at her through his rearview mirror and then looked forward.

"Ok."

"That's it? You're not going to doubt me?"

"I don't think you'd lie to me. So yeah, I believe you." He pushed a few buttons on his monitor. "Hang on, we're gonna jump." The ship went to hyper speed and almost instantaneously appeared around a floating vessel in the sky. Lasers quickly pointed at his ship before returning to their patrol. Wolf landed his ship inside the base and hopped out.

"Might want to stretch…it can be a little cramped." Samantha carefully got out of the ship and Genny flew out so Samantha could get out safer.

"Hey look! The boss brought us some entertainment." A monkey said to others.

"Listen up!" Wolf barked. "Anyone so much as breathes on her or the child…I will personally end your life. Are we clear?"

"Aw shit…" One monkey muttered.

"Are. We. Clear?" Wolf asked.

"Yes sir!" All soldiers saluted.

"Back to your posts." He said. "Panther, where's the fuel?"

"Sitting upstairs." The black skinned panther said with a smooth tone.

"I'll be right back." Wolf walked away and left Samantha and Genny alone.

"So…the boss has an eye for you." Panther said. "He certainly has good taste."

"I'm married to Marcus McCloud." Samantha said in a protective tone. Panther looked around.

"I don't see Marcus…could this be an affair?"

"With Wolf? Please." Samantha dismissed his comments.

"Sam! Come here!" Genny yelled from above.

"Genny! Where are you?" Samantha called out and she saw the child flying a few floors above. "How do I get up there?"

"What do I get in return?"

"I won't tell Wolf you suggested we're having an affair." Panther gulped hard and chuckled.

"Well played. Head up those stairs, turn right, head up those stairs and turn around."

"Thank you." Samantha began walking and quickly made her way to where Genny was flying around.

"Sam! Hurry up!"

"I'm coming, slow down." Samantha walked towards Genny and she finally came to a bridge with a giant glass window looking out towards the darkness of space and the beauty of a thousand stars scattered all throughout the black sky.

"Wow!" Genny pressed her face against the glass while a great big smile spread across her face. Even Samantha was impressed at the view.

"You like it? It's like our…quiet place." One of the guards walked up to them. Samantha turned around, but Genny was still admiring the pretty stars. "Don't worry, I'm not here to make a move or anything. I just came by to ask if you needed anything."

"Um…we're good, thanks." Samantha said quietly.

"Is it true? Marcus is dead? And Krystal? And-"

"Yeah. Well, not Krystal. Not anymore. But yeah, Marcus is dead and a lot of other people are dying. I…I don't suppose you know anything about what's going on, do you?"

"No. Sorry." The guard told her and though Samantha was certain he didn't have any information, she wanted answers, not more questions. "Though we did just pick some fat swine off of Corneria who might know something." Samantha raised an eyebrow and looked at him.

"This fat swine…it…um…Pigma?"

"Yeah…how'd you know?" He asked. A fire burned in Samantha's belly as her fists clenched and her mind was filled with rage. The last time she saw him, she had taken her husband's life and she fled in terror. Now, with him behind bars, she had a chance to get some answers.

"Genny…" Samantha said and she turned around. "Can you wait by the ship? I have to do some grown-up stuff."

"Aw…ok." Genny flapped her wings and flew back towards the ship. Her attention turned to the guard. "Show me."

"Um…I-I might've said too much."

"You don't understand…I need this." Samantha quietly pleaded.

"Well…" He looked around like he was looking for help. "Alright, fine. C'mon." He led Samantha towards a higher place in the base. They opened another door and there were a few guards along with a chameleon standing guard over the pig.

"…be a pal, Leon. We go back." Pigma pleaded.

"Fuck you, Pigma. You and Andrew are dead to us. I just want to be here when Wolf guts you."

"H-He wouldn't."

"You obviously don't remember what O' Donnell is capable of." Leon chuckled before looking over and seeing Samantha walking towards him. "Wait, wait wait…who is she?" Leon pointed a gun at her.

"Wait! Hold on! She's with Wolf!" The guard held out his arms.

"Wolf? Yeah, right."

"I just have questions for Pigma." Samantha said. "I'm unarmed." Leon hesitated before glancing at one of his guards.

"Search her."

"Sir?"

"Do as I say." He said and the guard approached her. If this was the only way for her to get answers, she wouldn't hesitate. The guard began to pat her down and finished shortly after.

"She's good." He said and she approached the cage.

"Well, well. A little entertainment. Say, how much do you charge for-"

"Who do you work for?" Samantha asked in a cold manner, but Pigma didn't answer. "Who the fuck do you work for?"

"I work for whoever's paying." Pigma folded her arms and chuckled.

"Answer my fucking question, pig!" Samantha slammed her hands against the bars, but the pig seemed unfazed.

"You don't scare me." He snorted and looked away. Suddenly, Wolf walked into the room.

"Leon, I'm heading out again. Don't be too rough on-what the fuck?" Wolf asked with anger. "Sam, get out of here. Now!" Wolf demanded. Samantha walked back past Wolf, but as she walked past him, Samantha pulled out his gun, shoved Wolf to the ground and pointed it at Pigma.

"That's not a toy, bitch."

"I'm going to count to five. Answer my question, or I'll shoot."

"Sam-"

"Shut up! All of you!" She turned around, still armed and everyone panicking as she pointed the gun at everyone. Samantha had lost her mind at this point, and nothing seemed to calm her down.

"Pigma…just answer her question." Wolf said in a calm manner.

"You scared?" The pig laughed.

"One…" She pointed the gun back at him.

"You're not really going to shoot me."

"Two…"

"Y-You wouldn't…s-she…she wouldn't…"

"Three…"

"Hey, look…just…calm down and-"

"Four…" Samantha cocked the gun.

"Alright! Alright! Gannon! I work for Gannon!"

"Is Gannon the one in charge?"

"I don't know, I swear!" He insisted. "I heard rumors that he takes orders from someone else, but that's all I know, don't fucking shoot me!" Pigma cowered behind his hands.

Click

Samantha looked at the gun and then pointed it at Pigma again.

Click, click, click

"Goddamn it! What the fuck isn't this piece of shit working?!" Samantha yelled as she smacked the gun and pointed it at Pigma again.

"For fuck's sake, stop pointing it at me!" The pig yelled.

"I'll cut your fucking tongue out if you keep running your mouth!" Samantha yelled louder and with rage in her voice.

"Sam-"

""What?" She asked with a burning fire in her eyes.

"The clip's empty." Wolf said as he approached her and snatched his gun back.

"Why?"

"You forget the bar fight?" Samantha remained silent, but heard someone quietly crying and sniffling. She looked over and saw Genny watching her and quietly crying in the corner.

'She must've seen Wolf on her way back to the ship and followed him here.' Samantha thought as she gulped hard.

"G-Genny…" Samantha quietly said and took a step towards her.

"No! Go away!" Genny flapped her wings and quickly flew out of the room.

"Genny, wait!" Samantha ran after her, but she couldn't see where she went. She felt horrible that Genny saw her snap. She was supposed to protect her…she wasn't supposed to get angry. "Genny!" She called out, but received no response back. "Genny!" She cried out with her eyes watering, but again, no response.

"We're not leaving her here." Wolf said as he holstered his gun.

"Of course we're not leaving her here. But I don't know where she is." Wolfe turned around and walked back into the base.

"Leon, tell everyone to fan out and look for a lost kid."

"What about him?" He pointed at Pigma.

"Don't leave your cage, dumbass."

"What if I do?" Pigma asked and Wolf smiled.

"On second thought, do. Leave your cage. See what happens." His smile unsettled Pigma and he sat back down. "Leon." Leon nodded and placed a hand against his ear.

"Attention everyone, by orders of Captain O'Donnell, we are in search of a lost child. Fan out and find her." Wolf walked back to Samantha, who was wiping her eyes and quietly crying.

"Sam…it's gonna be fine. This base…it's not as big as you think."

"Still…I lost my cool. That's not supposed to happen."

"I can't blame you. If the reports I've been hearing are true…your mom, Marcus, Krystal…"

"Not Krystal. Well, not anymore."

"What?"

"There was a scuffle between mom and Krystal. Mom won and Krystal…came back, somehow."

"Interesting." Wolf stroked his chin. "Guess I'll have to look into this."

"I won't ask you to help me."

"It's for my own protection. If what I've been hearing is true, I need to be sure to keep my crew alive."

"Captain, I found her!" One guard said on the communicator.

"Where?"

"By the armory."

"Stay there. Don't scare her off, we'll be right there." Wolf ran in a direction with Samantha quickly in tow. They made their way to the armory and a few guards were outside.

"How do you want to handle this, boss? We can take her down quick, tranq her, gas her-"

"She is a fucking child!" Samantha said with anger. "Let me go, alone. She's not going to trust any of you."

"Hey, now-"

"She's right." Wolf said. "Sam, just get her." Samantha glared at him, but slowly approached Genny.

"Genny…it's me…"

"Don't…" Genny sniffled and hid her face. "You're gonna yell at me."

"No honey…I want to keep you safe…"

"No…you-you're gonna be mean…"

"Genny, I'm sorry…please, come with me. I want to keep you safe, honey." Genny looked up with red eyes and sniffled again.

"No more yelling…" Genny said.

"No more yelling." Samantha repeated. Genny slowly walked over to Samantha and hugged her caretaker.

"Genny, I'm sorry." Samantha said as she stood up and rubbed her own eyes. "We're going to go to a nice place. You'll like it, I promise."

"Ok…" Genny sniffled.

"Can I see your pretty smile?" Samantha asked., but Genny shook her head. "Ok. Do you want to leave?" She nodded her head and Samantha walked back to Wolf.

"Sam, don't ever-" Wolf began, but Samantha didn't bother taking her eyes off the ground. Wolf silently realized she felt bad for what she did and the two walked back to his ship in silence. Samantha climbed back into the backseat and he climbed into the pilot's seat. They took off and flew for awhile in silence.

"Sam…?"

"Yes, Genny?"

"Do you have any applesauce?" Samantha raised an eyebrow.

"Apple-? No, honey. I'm afraid I don't."

"When I get mad…mommy gives me applesauce and then…then I get happy." Genny smiled as she recalled that memory.

"Tell you what, when we get to…wherever we're going, I'll get both of us some applesauce. So we can both be happy, ok?"

"Ok!" Genny said with more pep in her voice which caused the princess to smile.

"Sam, did you get what you wanted from Pigma?" Wolf asked. Samantha's smile faded to concern.

"Yes and no. I am now certain that Gannondorf plays a much more significant role in all this. But he said there were rumors that he worked for someone else…"

"Pigma says a lot of things…"

"Yeah, but that…I doubt he would make that up on the fly."

"You believe him?"

"I do." Samantha quietly replied before looking out the window.

"Hang on, kid. We're going to hyper jump to Alola. Should take us fifteen…twenty seconds."

"Ok. Genny…hang on tight, sweetie." Genny tightly held Samantha's hands. "Ready."

"Three…two…one." The ship's whirred and suddenly, all the stars seemed to disappear. Samantha felt the pressure push her back and it felt like she was being held against her ship.

"Sam…" Genny said as she whined.

"Hold on, dear. We're almost there." After a few seconds, the pressure stopped and Wolf was drifting towards a small world.

"Almost there." Wolf said as he typed in his computer again. "Alright, got it." He then circled the planet and started descending towards a group of small islands. He eventually landed in an open field with a few buildings north of his location. He popped open the ship and climbed out.

"This is Melemele Island." He said while looking around. "I'm pretty sure that's the school. They can help you find…whatever the fuck you're looking for."

"You know, you're a pretty good guy…for a merc…" Wolf silently smirked.

"By the way, if you ever take my gun again, I will…" He stopped and thought about what to say. "…give you a stern talking to."

"A stern talking to?" Samantha asked as she climbed out of the ship. "What? Are you scared that I'll kill you?"

"You couldn't…but your mom…" Wolf sighed.

"Oh my God." Samantha smiled. "You're scared of mom."

"Samus scares a lot of people. Just saying her name to certain people is enough to send chills down their spine. She's a woman that anyone with a brain wouldn't mess with."

"In any case…" Samantha hugged the mercenary. "Thank you, Wolf. I promise not to tell anyone you're scared of Queen Samus Aran."

"I'd appreciate that." He smiled and climbed back in his ship. "Hey Sam?"

"Yes?"

"Aren't you forgetting something?" He motioned to the backseat. She peered in and saw the clothes.

"Oops." Samantha set Genny down and quickly scooped up the clothes before stepping back from the ship.

"Sam." Wolf called out again. "You got a strong heart. Marcus is lucky to have you." Pride filled Samantha's heart as her eyes watered.

"You're such an asshole, Wolf." She wiped her eyes and he genuinely laughed.

"Take care, kid." The Wolfe started flying away and disappeared with a twinkle in the sky.

"Sam, it's really hot!" Genny flapped her wings and giggled before Samantha heard a growl. Genny placed her hands on her stomach and Samantha laughed.

"Was that a monster?" Samantha said as she feigned fear. Genny giggled and shook her head.

"No…that was my tummy. I'm hungry." She told the princess.

"Alright, let's find a place to eat." They began walking past the Pokémon School while looking for a place to grab some grub. She came upon a place that looked like a restaurant with a green haired girl and some kind of plant Pokémon in front of her.

'She might be able to point me in the right direction.' Samantha thought as she walked towards the girl.

"…if only I wasn't so clumsy…"

"…reena…" The Pokémon said quietly.

"Excuse me." Samantha asked as she approached the two of them. The green haired woman's eyes lit up with a smile on her face.

"Oh, good. Hey…listen, do you think you can help me out? I accidently sprained my wrist, but I need to get all this ice cream inside the freezer. If you move it in, I'll make you something for free."

"Uh…sure." Samantha said as she set Genny and the clothes down and picked up a few bags before walking inside.

"The door's open, so just walk in and set them on the shelves." Samantha walked into the freezer and inhaled sharply at the brisk temperature. She stacked the ice cream and walked back outside where Genny looked up at the unknown Pokémon.

"Can I ask who that is? I've never seen anything like it." Samantha picked up the remaining bags.

"Like Tsareena? Don't worry, she's really sweet." She smiled. "Thank you so much for helping me. And now, I'll return the favor. Come on in." She stood up and walked inside. Samantha walked to the freezer and quickly stacked the remaining ice cream before shutting the freezer door.

"What can I make for you?"

"Are you sure you should be cooking? I don't want to cause any more strain or anything."

"Don't worry about it. Tsareena can handle the heavy lifting; I'll just do the easy stuff." The girl laughed.

"Alright…I guess, well…let's start with two cups of applesauce and…maybe some Mac and cheese?"

"Coming right up! And what to drink?"

"What would you recommend?"

"My Alolan power punch." She proudly declared. Samantha stared at her with confusion. "It's just fruit punch, but I wanted to give it a cooler name." She laughed.

"Oh. Alright then. How much would that be?"

"It's on me. I promised you free food."

"Now, come on…you can't expect me to accept such a generous offer."

"Too late, it's free. I won't accept your money." The girl walked into the kitchen as there was a knock on the door followed by three others. The first one who entered was a husky sized young man with orange hair and a small, round looking mouse. Next was a thin, blue haired girl with a gorgeous seal followed her. Finally, there was a buff looking man; tall, dark skinned and he was accompanied by a beast of a Pokémon. It looked like a massive turtle and, judging by appearance alone, this was definitely not something Samantha would want to come across in a dark alley.

"Mallow?" The young man called out.

"Sophocles? I'm in the kitchen. Have a seat anywhere. Kiawe, can you come here and grab the food? Dad had it made before he left for the market." The dark skinned man walked into the kitchen as the other two took a seat near Samantha and Genny.

"Hi!" Genny eagerly waved at the two. The seal moved over to Genny and blew a bubble with their nose.

"Sam, look!" Genny pointed at the seal and Samantha smiled.

"Your Pokémon are really cute." Samantha admired.

"I've never seen a Pokémon like that before." The girl said.

"That's no Pokémon…if I'm correct, isn't she…like…laguz or something?" The man asked.

"Yeah. You know about laguz?" Samantha asked with an impressed tone.

"I know a lot of stuff. My knowledge goes further than just Pokémon." The man folded his arms and smiled while the girl rolled her eyes and shook her head. Tsareena came back with a large serving plate and she served both Genny and Samantha. The one called Mallow came back with two cups and Kiawe came back out with food for his friends. What he carried was a mouth-watering barbecue ribs, pork chops, steak…all kinds of meat on a massive platter. Tsareena walked back and returned with a pitcher of Mallow's fruit punch.

"All done! Sophocles, Lana…pull up a chair. You too, Kiawe."

"What about Lillie and-"

"We'll make room. They should be here any second anyway." Genny took a bite of her Mac and cheese and smiled.

"Do you like it?" Samantha asked.

"Yeah! It's really really really good!" Genny happily took another bite.

"I'm glad you like it!" Mallow said cheerfully. Samantha started eating and another girl holding a white vulpix and an older man with only a coat, ball cap, and glasses from the waist up. Sandals and shorts from the waist down. Samantha immediately recognized him and she started choking on her food. She grabbed the drink and quickly gulped down the liquid.

"I'm so sorry we're late." The blonde haired girl quickly apologized and pulled a seat next to Mallow and Sophocles. The older man sat next to Lana and immediately noticed Samantha.

"Hey! It's you." He said with surprise. "Did you call your sister?"

"Professor Kukui? You know her?" Mallow asked.

"I wouldn't say I know her. A few days ago, she tried calling Virginia. She accidently called me and I gave her Serena's number."

"Wait…you're Virginia's sister?" The blonde haired woman asked. "You're Sam?!" She asked in disbelief.

"You know Virginia?" Samantha asked.

"Of course. She was…I guess the best way to describe her…she was an assistant's assistant…for a while. Then, she developed a different passion."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, now hold on, Lillie. Let's give her some introductions. You are obviously Samantha Aran, correct?"

"It's Samantha McCloud. I'm married to the ace pilot Marcus McCloud from Corneria." No one said anything like they had no idea where Corneria was. "Third planet…Lylat System…nothing?" No one said anything and Samantha felt a bit embarrassed.

"Well…I know who Marcus is…I just don't know about Corneria." Sophocles said. "I watch the tournament regularly. You're a one time champion; your mom is a five time champion and the first woman to win the championship. Your other mom is a two time champion and the author of 'the Cinderella story' twenty years ago and-"

"As I was saying…" Kukui interrupted him. "So you're Samantha. My name is Professor Kukui."

"I'm Mallow!" The green haired woman cheerfully blurted. "And this is Tsareena."

"Tsareena!" The Pokémon cheered.

"My name is Sophocles and Togedmaru is my best friend!"

"Toge!" The little mouse cheerfully jumped up and down.

"I'm Lana and this is Premarina." The blue seal clapped and Genny clapped her hands.

"Kiawe." The dark skinned man said. "That's Turtonator. He's not as mean as he looks." Samantha glanced at him and he looked a bit nervous.

"My name is Lillie and this is Snowy." The vulpix chirped and walked towards the corner to take a nap away from the group. "What is that Pokémon?" She asked.

"Well, her name is Genny. She's…actually laguz. She's also from Tellius and…I found her. I'm trying to bring her home, but I'm kind of having trouble getting there."

"Well, you're more than welcome to stay with us." Kukui offered.

"I'll find a hotel, I don't want to impose." Samantha opened her wallet and found twenty one hundred dollar bills attached with a paperclip and a note.

In case you need it.
XOXO
-Mom

'Always looking out for me…thanks mom.' Samantha smiled and quietly shut her wallet.

"I can get you a red eye flight to Kalos. Your flight would leave at ten thirty tonight." Sophocles said casually. Samantha looked around and bit her bottom lip while Genny ate her applesauce.

"…I mean, yeah. That's one option."

"You sound like you don't want to see Virginia." Kiawe said in a condescending manner. Samantha sighed then looked at everyone.

"I do want to see my sister, but…before all this happened; my mom and I were going to Delfino Plaza. We were going to have a spa day and I kind of want to just relax for a bit. Take in the sights and not have anything to worry about for a day or two. Is that selfish?" Samantha asked.

"Nope." Lana said. "You want time to clear your mind and not have any cares. I know what that's like and Virginia would understand as well." She admitted. "If you want to go fishing…being on the ocean, away from land…it's really tranquil and peaceful."

"I'd like to do everything. The last time I felt so carefree…I was visiting Forget-Me-Not Valley."

"I'm afraid I've never heard of it." Mallow admitted while she laughed nervously.

"It's a quaint little place." Samantha smiled.

"As for housing, you can stay in the loft that Virginia stayed in while she worked for me." Kukui told the princess.

"I…thank you so much." Samantha said.

"You know what we should do?" Mallow got up and walked away for a moment before bringing back a laptop.

"What are you doing?"

"Hello?" A voice came from the computer.

"Hey you!" Mallow said cheerfully.

"Mallow! It's so good to see you! How is everyone? I miss you all so much."

"We miss you too...by the way; I have a surprise for you." Mallow set the computer facing Samantha and she immediately saw her sister on the other line.

"Sam?" Virginia asked.

"Hey…Ginny." Samantha said with a smile.

"Hi." Genny waved at the computer.

"Hi Genny." Virginia said cheerfully. "Sam, what are you doing in Alola? Are you coming to see me? Please say yes."

"Well…I was going to see you, but…I forgot where you were and…" Samantha's face turned bright red.

"That's ok. But…you are coming to Vaniville Town, right?" Virginia asked anxiously.

"Yes. I…well...did I ever tell you what mom was planning before all this happened?"

"No." Virginia shook her head.

"Mom was planning a trip to Delfino Plaza and…with everything that's been happening. I …kind of…sorta…want to take a little vacation. You know, not worry about anything and just relax." Samantha admitted.

"If anyone deserves it, it's you."

"Ginny…"

"What?" Genny looked up and asked. Samantha looked down and giggled.

"No, she said…that's going to be complicated, isn't it?" Virginia smiled.

"We have, like, a dozen nicknames for each other. That's been your nickname forever." Samantha said while Virginia smiled and laughed.

"I've always been proud of that nickname." Virginia smiled and Samantha's cheeks turned light pink from embarrassment.

"Shut up. You're so dumb." The two sisters shared a laugh together.

"Take all the time you want, Sammy-Kins." Virginia teased. "Oh! Lillie, give my regards to your mom!"

"I will." Lillie nodded as Samantha took a bite of her applesauce.

"Did Mallow make that for you?" Virginia asked.

"She's an incredible cook. Hey V, how about I call you later tonight and we properly catch up?"

"Yes. I'd like that." Virginia smiled. "Where are you staying?"

"I…guess I'm staying with Professor Kukui."

"In the loft? There's plenty of room for both of you." She said cheerfully. "Anyway, please explore Alola. I'm counting on all of you to be nice to my darling sister." Virginia told the others.

"We won't let you down." Lana saluted the camera.

"Sam, please call me later. I'm excited to catch up."

"I promise." Samantha saved goodbye and the call ended.

"You have got to see everything!" Mallow exclaimed. "First, you need to visit Kiawe's family's farm. They have the best milk around, and cheese, and yogurt, and-"

"She gets it, Mallow." Kiawe said as he continued eating a pork chop.

"Why don't we take turns? We'll take turns and show Sam how great Alola is." Lillie suggested.

"That's a great idea." Kukui smiled and cut a piece of his steak before eating it.

"How will we decide?" Sophocles asked. Mallow quietly walked back into the kitchen with a hat and a piece of paper.

"Each of us writes our name on a small piece of paper. We'll draw until they're all gone. How about, two people a day, whoever is last…they get the whole day." Mallow suggested. Everyone nodded and Mallow tore the paper into five small pieces. Everyone wrote their names down and Mallow mixed it up and held out the hat.

"Take your pick." Mallow said cheerfully. Samantha looked at Genny who sat next to her and looked at Samantha with a smile and a messy mouth. She grabbed a napkin and cleaned her mouth.

"Want to help me pick?" Samantha asked. Genny nodded and Samantha grabbed the hat from Mallow. "Ok, grab a piece of paper." Samantha instructed the girl. She looked in the hat, but Samantha pulled it away.

"You can't look, silly." She said cheerfully. Genny reached without looking and pulled out a piece of paper. Samantha grabbed it and looked at the name.

"Kiawe." She read the name.

"I…I guess you could visit my family's farm." Kiawe suggested. "But I don't know if working on the farm is…appropriate for a princess."

"Did Virginia help you on the farm?" Samantha asked.

"Well, yeah. But-"

"She's a princess too, you know." Kiawe remained quiet as he realized that Samantha was right. "Besides, I'm not against some heavy lifting or getting dirty."

"Alright, if you say so." Kiawe shrugged his shoulders.

"Pick another name." Samantha told the girl. Genny reached into the hat and removed another name.

"Lana." Samantha read.

"Ooh! Good! I can take you to a special fishing hole. It's really quiet and peaceful. You'll love it."

"I'm looking forward to it. Ok, Genny…pick another name." The girl reached in and picked another piece of paper.

"Sophocles."

"Um…I don't really know anything I can show you." Sophocles said with disappointment.

"Well, there's a beach. So I can probably work out and then we can do something simple, like go to the mall or get a snack. Not everything has to be extravagant."

"I know a place that has the best ice cream in all of Alola."

"I love ice cream." Samantha smiled and quietly laughed.

"Two left…" Samantha said and Genny pulled out another piece of paper.

"Mallow."

"No fair!" Lillie whined. I don't want to be last."

"Lillie, you get to show Samantha the best part of Alola. And what you can show her…I bet Sam would love to see most of all."

"And what's that?" Lillie said pouting.

"The Aether Foundation. You can show Sam where Virginia worked, and your mom knows more about the tournament than the rest of us, so I bet she knows everything about Sam."

"I would love that. Please." Samantha insisted. Lillie looked at Samantha and then nodded with determination.

"Alright. I'll do it. Mallow…I'm sorry, I interrupted you and your plans."

"Actually, you bought me just enough time. I know what we can do together. You, me, Lana, and Sam. We'll even invite Professor Burnet."

"What are you planning?" Kiawe asked.

"A spa day." Samantha's eyes lit up and her smile spread across her face. "Mud face lifts, manicures, pedicures…plus an hour in the hot spring next to Wela Volcano. Have you ever been in a hot spring?"

"A couple of times." Samantha said.

"It's nothing compared to this. Your body will thank you!" Mallow said cheerfully. Samantha was actually excited for the spa in two days. Samantha finished eating and sighed with content.

"Mallow, I have to repay you for this. I can't accept a free meal."

"You already did. You brought in the bags of ice cream." Mallow smiled. Everyone handed money to Mallow and Samantha slipped a tip under her plate without anyone noticing.

"Let's go home." Kukui suggested as he stood up. Samantha grabbed Genny and they waved goodbye to everyone before they left.

"Professor! Take some home with you. Professor Burnet must be tired after her presentation in Kanto." Mallow took the entire plate and handed it to the professor.

"Thanks Mallow, I'm sure she'll appreciate it." Kukui nodded and walked towards the door. Samantha grabbed it and the two started walking home.

"Is Professor Burnet your wife?"

"Yep. We've been married for five years." Kukui said as the two walked home. "I'm glad to hear that you and Virginia are close."

"She's my best friend…well, besides my parents and my brothers and my husband."

"That's good…I consider Francine to be my best friend, too. A relationship only works if trust and love comes from both sides."

"I completely agree." Samantha smiled and they continued walking to his house. It was a small building, but it looked rather cozy.

"Is that where you live?" Genny asked.

"Yep! This small house is my home! Sam, I don't suppose you could-"

"Got it!" Samantha opened the door and Genny started flapping her wings around the house.

"I'm home!" Kukui announced as he set the plate of food down in the kitchen.

"Hello, darling." Francine said as she walked into the kitchen with one a towel around her waist and another around her hair. She kissed his cheek and then turned to see Samantha standing in the doorway. She yelped and quickly ran into her room.

"You could've told me we had guests!" She yelled and quickly changed in her room. She re-entered the room with a Hawaiian tank top and jeans that were torn around the bottom.

"This is a special guest." Kukui insisted. "Sam, this is my wife, Francine."

"Another student?" Francine smirked. "You want to open a bed and breakfast as a side job?"

"This is Virginia's sister." Francine's eyes grew big with surprise.

"So you're the coolest person Virginia knows. Where'd you find her, Frank?"

"Frank? Frank Kukui?" Samantha asked while Kukui was laughing.

"No…Francine is messing with you." He grabbed a plate and utensils before handing them to his wife.

"I had you, though." She took the plate and grabbed a steak and a pork chop.

"What is your first name, though?" Samantha asked while Genny sat down next to a Munchlax who walked over to his trainer and grabbed the plate of food and ate the entire plate in one sitting.

"Wow…" Samantha said quietly. "I'm…kind of impressed…and a little grossed out." Samantha admitted.

"Muchlax!" Francine said with disapproval as she grabbed another steak and pork chop. "Well, fine. But no eating my food." She walked to the fridge and pulled out a mini pineapple and steak sauce.

"Want one?" She asked as she set them down on the table.

"I'm good." Samantha said.

"No, I think I'm going to hit the sack, soon." Kukui said.

"Come on, what's your first name?" Samantha asked as she sat down next to Genny.

"Tyson." Kukui said casually. Samantha looked back and her eyes narrowed to see if he was telling the truth. The professor tried his best to contain his smile, but failed.

"Seriously…please?" She asked and he sighed.

"It's Makoa." He finally admitted. "My name is Makoa Kukui but everyone around here calls me Kukui or Professor Kukui." He said and Samantha double checked, but he didn't smile which led to her feeling that he wasn't joking this time.

"Say…" Francine said with a mouthful of food. "Is that your daughter?"

"Fran…" Makoa shook his head in a disapproving manner. She looked confused, but then suddenly realized she was eating. She gulped her food down and used a napkin to clean her mouth. Kakui rolled his eyes and shook his head.

"Hey, I forget from time to time."

"Only twice a week." He replied and the two laughed.

"Is that your daughter, though?"

"No. This is Genny."

"Genny?" Francine asked. "Like…Jenny Jenny…who can I turn to?" She lightly sang.

"Eight six seven five three-oh ni-hee-ein." Samantha sang back and the two giggled. "It's Genny with a G." Francine took another bite and took a sip of her drink. This time, she chewed her food and swallowed before speaking.

"Ok." She stood up and walked over to her.

"Aren't you gonna-" Kakui began, but Muchlax climbed onto the table and finished his trainer's food. Kakui sighed and collected the dirty dishes. "Sam, if you want to call your sister, there's a phone in the loft." He pointed upwards and she saw the room.

"Sam, I wanna play." Genny whined. Samantha was at an impasse.

"Genny, want to go to the beach?" Francine asked.

"Can I?" Genny asked as her eyes lit up.

"Just be careful, ok honey?" Samantha asked. Genny nodded and Francine opened the door. Genny zoomed out of the house and Francine quietly shut the door behind her.

"That's Francine…love of my life." Kakui chuckled and finished washing the dishes. "She's one of the most brilliant minds in the Pokémon world for her incredible research. But sometimes…it's kind of funny to see her forget the simplest things." He finished washing the dishes and set them to dry. "Go call your sister. I'll keep an eye on those two." He opened the door and was greeted to Mallow.

"Hey Mallow."

"Hello professor! Is Sam here?"

"She's inside." He tilted his head inside and walked towards the beach. Mallow opened the door as Samantha was climbing the latter to the loft. Mallow climbed up the ladder after her with Tsareena following her. Samantha set up the video and turned around. She screamed for a split second before realizing it was Mallow and her Pokémon, Tsareena.

"Mallow…damn it, you scared me."

"Sorry." She apologized. "You left these at the restaurant. I just wanted to bring them by." Mallow handed Samantha the clothes she had brought before turning to climb down the ladder.

"Do you want to stay? I'm about to call my sister, I don't mind if you want to hang out and say hi."

"I have to get back, and close shop. But please say hello to her for me! I'm looking forward to our spa day!"

"Tsareena!" Her Pokémon cheered. Mallow climbed down the ladder.

"I…I think Kakui washed your dish!" Samantha called out.

"I see it! Thank you!" Mallow replied. She walked to the kitchen to collect the dish she loaned to the professor before she left. Samantha sat down to call her sister and she answered before the third ring.

"Hi Sam." Virginia said cheerfully.

"Ginny…my darling sister!" Samantha said with an over-the-top dramatic tone. Virginia giggled.

"I've missed you so much. Sam…" Virginia bit her lip as her eyes watered. "Don't cry, Ginny…pull yourself together." She said quietly, but Samantha heard her.

"You said you weren't going to start without me!" Serena protested as she laid down next to Virginia. "Hi Samantha!"

"Hey Serena. Where's Braixen?"

"Over there." She looked off-screen. "Braixen, Samantha wants to say hi." The fire fox peaked on screen and smiled.

"She's such a cutie." Samantha said with a smile of her own.

"I want to thank you for telling me about mother."

"Virginia…" Samantha said softly.

"Promise me that you won't die either. I can't lose you too."

"I'm not going anywhere." Samantha smiled.

"Can we talk about Genny? I want to know how you met." Virginia asked.

"It's a long story."

"Then you better get started." Virginia smiled which caused Samantha to smile as well.

"Such a bully…" Samantha shook her head.

"Sh-Shut up, n-nerd." Virginia said in an attempt to sound tougher than she is. Samantha laughed while Virginia giggled at her failed attempt.

"You two are so weird…" Serena shook her head. Samantha then explained everything to her sister and her girlfriend.

"…then he brought us here." Samantha finished recalling the events of what occurred.

"You killed a man?!" Virginia asked in disbelief.

"He was going to kill me!" Samantha insisted. "It was either him or me and it wasn't going to be me."

"But…But that's murder!" Virginia said again.

"Virginia, it was self-defense." Samantha said with a calm manner. Virginia and Serena remained silent for a minute.

"A-Alight." Virginia sighed. "In regards to Genny…I'll help in any way I can!"

"Me too!" Serena said.

"I'll make some calls and do some digging. I'll tell you what I find…if I find anything when you get here."

"Alright…be safe, V…I love you."

"I love you too, Sam. I'm glad you're in Alola! It really is a wonderful place."

"I'm looking forward to it." Samantha waved goodbye and hung up the call. Samantha felt her cheeks warm.

'Three days, Ginny. Three days and we'll have all the time in the world to catch up. I really miss you…' Samantha's eyes watered as her heart felt warm. The door opened and Genny flew inside.

"Honey, we need to clean you up!" Francine said as Genny flew back to Francine.

"Let's get you nice and clean before bed, ok?"

"Ok!" Genny clapped her hands and Francine carried her to the bathroom. Kukui climbed the ladder to check on Samantha.

"Hey! How you doing?" He asked as Samantha sat crossed legged on the bed and nodded.

"I'm alright. Virginia is doing fine as well."

"That's good." He sat on the edge of the bed next to her. "It sounds like everyone is excited to get to know you."

"I'm happy to make new friends and, who knows? Maybe I'll learn something new." Samantha smiled.

"That's the spirit!" Kakui smiled. "Remember, if you need anything-"

"You've already done so much for me, Professor. Thank you." Kukui smiled and nodded his head.

"I'll wake you up in the morning. If you're going to go with Kiawe, he's going to get up before the sun rises. And when Genny wakes up, we'll bring her to you later in the day."

"Thank you." She smiled as he stood up and climbed back down the ladder. Samantha laid back against the bed and sighed.

'Too much work…I need some time off. Not a couple hours, I need a few days to recharge.' Samantha closed her eyes for a minute. She heard Genny's wings flapping and figured she'd land near her. Instead, Samantha grunted as Genny landed on her stomach. She opened her eyes and Genny sat on her stomach. The child was giggled and her hair was wrapped in a towel.

"Hey Genny." Samantha weakly said with a smirk.

"Hi Sam." She then crawled off Samantha's stomach and moved to the pillow. "Sam, come here." Samantha moved to Genny and tucked the girl in before crawling under the covers.

"Do you like it here?" Samantha asked.

"Uh huh! Can we stay? Please? Please? Please?" Genny asked.

"We'll stay here for a little while. But right now, let's get some sleep." With that, Genny closed her eyes and exhaled. Samantha looked back at the screen she spoke to her sister with.

'Ginny…be safe. I'll come see you soon.' Samantha thought before she went to bed.