Chapter 3: A Shadow In Light

The walk till Santalune City was a long one but Frost didn't want to use that as excuse to avoid physical labor and call out his flying type, after all his slim but visibly muscular body was upto the task, numerous hours spent in the field as an elite ranger had conditioned it to be strong and durable. Finally after walking for nearly three hours on forest terrain he could see the city lights as now it was evening 8 pm to be precise.

(I should probably change clothes…)

Thought Frost considering the plan was not to draw suspicion inside the city.

Using a nearby bush as cover he slipped out of his cloak and changed into casuals consisting of blue jeans and a black jacket with matching trainers, satisfied with his appearance he decided to enter the city and was quickly entranced by the city's lights and friendly atmosphere.

(I wonder if it's okay to let her out now?)

he thought while pulling out a premiere ball from his jacket. He eyed the ball and then checked the surroundings to ensure there wasn't a crowd nearby before taking a deep breath tossing the pokeball in the air lightly.

"Ninetales come out." he said with a voice that was not loud but wasn't soft either.

When the said Pokemon was released it was revealed to be an Alolan form, with it's pale blue fur with white accents shining under the city's street lights. Once free the Pokemon immediately surveyed the surroundings anxiously before finally calming down.

"How are you Ninetales, wanna join me for a walk?" Frost asked the white fox Pokemon to which it agreed with a low warble.

While walking towards the hotel a fountain lit up by lights caught the Pokemon's eyes as it started staring at it like a child, to which Frost lightly smiled.

"Do you like the lights Ninetales?"asked Frost.

"Nine-Ninetales" replied the fox but suddenly went on guard as she saw a blonde women approaching her.

"Is that an Alolan Ninetales?" asked the blonde photographer in fascination of the beast.

A nod was Frost's only reply for the stranger.

"Oh now I am excited they are very rare In Kalos, do you mind if I clicked some pictures of her you see photography is my hobby."

"I don't think that is a good idea as she is very shy." replied Frost as Ninetales had already taken a few steps back away from the women.

"I see well don't worry I realized that before only I am promise to not scare her and will also keep the flash off." pleaded the women.

"Well I don't see why not although I do recommend to keep your distance from her."

"Thank you and don't worry I'll keep that in mind." said the women as she carefully stepped away from Ninetales and gave her personal space I order for her to relax and only once the fox relaxed started taking the photos.

(This women she is good with Pokemon but why do I feel that I have seen her before)

"So is Photography is your hobby miss…" Frost was first to break the silence.

"Viola that's my name I am also the..."

"Gym leader of the Santalune Gym."Frost completed her sentence for her as everything came back to Frost.

"and you are?" asked Viola after finishing up.

"Frost, it's a pleasure meeting you, sorry I didn't recognize you earlier you see Ninetales is not good with people so it was shocking to see her act normally in front of a stranger." replied Frost honestly.

"Oh I see…" said Viola while eyeing Frost.

Soon after she packed her camera she opened a can of Pokemon food and kept in front of her.

"Here you go Ninetales thank you for being my Model tonight."

The fox Pokemon looked at the food and then at Frost as if asking for permission.

"It's fine Ninetales, you have earned it." replied Frost reassuringly.

While the fox Pokemon was munching on the food. Viola took this opportunity to converse with Frost.

"So what brings you to Santalune City I don't see this as tourist destination."

"Oh just work ." replied Frost.

"And does this 'work' of yours involve that stunning Ninetales." Viola pouted obviously not satisfied with Frost's answer.

Frost chuckled at the grown women's antics as he followed by saying

"I am field researcher from Kanto, I am researching on the wild Pokemon here in Kalos." he lied.

"You are a long way from home Frost."

"Well I don't mind since I have been traveling for a while now."

"I see well I was thinking that if you are free tomorrow you could drop by the Gym and we could talk over tea, you see I do wild Pokemon photography all the time and I have many pictures at my place which could be useful to you, what do you say wanna come over tomorrow." said Viola while fidgeting her fingers together.

(This women, is she asking me out?) thought Frost in his mind but was snapped out of it by Viola repeating herself.

"So are you interested?"

"Oh about that you see I have to leave early tomorrow for Lumious city so I can't come over, thank you for the offer thou I appreciate it." replied Frost calmly.

"Oh well that's a bummer, I would have loved to talk to you more but alas I have gym leader duties, well next time you are in Santalune City make sure to drop by at the Gym." said Viola visibly disappointed.

"I will, and thank you ."Frost said as he started taking his leave along with Ninetales.

As both of them were a few meters away from each Viola turned around to see Frost's receding figure as she thought to herself.

(It's a shame and I actually wanted to get to know you better.)

now sligthly blushing she decided to let it be and headed back to her gym.

Meanwhile Frost had entered the Ranger Hotel near the north-western side of the town. It was victorian era building remodeled into a Hotel, as he entered through the main door along with Ninetales he was greeted by the receptionist.

"Ah you are here Frost I was expecting you, here is the key to your room, your gear and luggage has been transferred to your room beforehand."

"Thank you." replied Frost as he took the key from the reception desk and straight away went to his room no other words were exchanged.

It was a modest room with a double bed, study on which his gear was kept and an attached bathroom and balcony.

Almost immediately Ninetales jumped on the bed and coiled herself in a comfortable position, meanwhile Frost decided to take a shower.

After the shower he changed into his Nightwear and lied down besides Ninetales thinking to himself

(Ninetales really showed improvement today, well I should thank Viola for it but I can't let her get interested in me, it will be bad for her if she gets involved in my life, yeah really bad.) before slowly drifting off to sleep.

Authors Notes:

I am back earlier again, I just couldn't stop typing this story even thou my finals are here, well here is the OC introduction chapter as promised.I tried making him a somewhat neutral character but since it's my first time doing this I am not sure whether it worked on not, please do suggest new methods of writing in the reviews as although I won't be able to change the story itself considering that I have written most of it beforehand I can improve my writing.

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