Chapter 12: Security

It was still early evening and Frost had received a text from Alex saying that she and Cynthia had left the airport after the questioning.

(Well there still is time till they come back, I should go check on the mobile base now and see whether it is been finished.) he thought while standing wearing a default trainer class Pokemon Ranger uniform with the red and black color scheme along with the famous beret and the Pokeball belt around his waist as accessories, in the lobby of hotel.

Luminous Pride was the flagship hotel among the many in the Kalos region. It looked exactly what you would expect from five star hotel. Restaurants with view of the Lumious Tower, swimming pools and of course a Pokemon stadium were among the few highlights of the facilities offered by this massive complex, with it's premium atmosphere the hotel was the perfect place to spend the night in Lumious City be it at a hefty price. But this was not the worry for the Ranger's staying there as security as the Hotel Chain itself was one of the many business's run by the Ranger Corps for funding their many operations making the stay for the Ranger's itself absolutely free.

As Frost made his way towards the ground of the Hotel to check on the progress of the mobile base the Ranger's had set up he met with a familiar face.

"Andrew it's been a while." Frost greeted the young man in bar keeper's outfit.

"Oh my how Arceus has blessed us that we meet the great Frost in his flesh tonight." the Kalosian teased.

"Cut it out." Frost said as he shook Andrew's hand and was pulled in a light hug.

"How have you been, what brings the Ranger's to Lumious City?" asked Andrew

"Work."replied Frost vaguely.

"I see you haven't changed a bit since the last time you were staying here a year ago."

"You are one to talk mister, how's playing husband to Maya been treating you." said Frost with a wry smile.

"You little (sigh) you know she still hates you for not attending the wedding." replied Andrew.

"Sorry I was at Kanto at the time plus by the time I got the invite you were off to Alola for your honeymoon." Apologized Frost.

"Anyways Maya just left to go home so I will be covering her shift at the Restaurant tonight you should come visit so we can catch up." offered Andrew.

"Ya about that we won't be able to catch up tonight." Frost said as he remembered something at the mention of a Restaurant.

"Why not."

"I need to book a table for tonight." said Frost.

"What are you talking about man you always sit at the bar so why the table?"questioned Andrew.

"Actually I need a table for two I am having company tonight."

Andrew just stared at Frost with a dumb expression for some time but then burst into a chuckle.

"You are bringing someone over never thought I would see the day, Maya is so gonna regret missing work today."

"So will you be able to get me one." asked Frost ignoring Andrew's outburst.

"Who do you take me for of course I can you just come before nine okay."

"Thanks, it was nice meeting you again." said Frost.

"Pleasure is all mine." replied Andrew before leaving.

(Well he seems lively as usual.) thought Frost as he made his way to the ground.

On reaching there Frost talked to few of the Ranger's about their progress and only left once satisfied with the security detail.

It was around 7 pm once he got free and decided to retire back to his room.

(I should probably change clothes again going to a restaurant in uniform seems weird.) he thought as he entered the room and almost immediately called Ninetales out.

The Pokemon in question gracefully twirled around and went to the balcony to see the view of Lumious City while their room wasn't the one with the view of Lumious tower, it was still satisfactory.

(She always loved the night lights.) Frost smirked as he went to his wardrobe which was next to bunk bed in the room.

(Come to think of it wasn't someone sharing with me.) Frost thought as he took out his casuals which consisted of a blue full sleeved shirt and light blue jeans paired with white sneakers.

After tiding up his semi-long hair Frost looked at his Pokegear for any updates from Cynthia's escort, truth be told he was starting to think what was taking them so long.

(Lumious Traffic…..) Frost summarized the reason for the delay in his head as he kept the device on the bed and then proceeded to join Ninetales on the balcony.

"Are you hungry Ninetales you haven't eaten in a while?" asked Frost to his companion, to which the fox nodded.

"Wait here I'll make something for you, I did carry some of your food with me this time." Frost said as he went back inside and returned shortly after with a bowl with water and food in hand.

"Here you go." he said as he placed the bowl on the ground and let Ninetales eat.

Frost glanced his Pokemon with a smile and thought

(She looks just like when she was a Vulpix.) as Ninetales munched on happily.

Afterword both Pokemon and trainer left for the lobby in the context of showing Ninetales around but it was actually to conduct a final security round in civilian clothing.

The rounds went as planned but once Frost tried to check up on Cynthia's location he found out that he had left his Pokegear in the room itself.

"Damn..." he cursed under his breath to which Ninetales reacted.

"Oh it's nothing Ninetales I just forgot my Pokegear in the room, thats all." he said.

"Nine-Nine-Tales" replied the Pokemon in order to offer it's help.

"Really you will, well that's very kind of but it's alright I can get it myself I don't want to put you in an uncomfortable situation." Frost replied thinking of not wanting to repeat what happened at Santalune City's plaza.

"Nine" said Ninetales with determination in her eyes.

Frost sighed at the Pokemon's stubbornness but then said "Fine I will let you go but only on one condition that you use the stair that are much less crowded alright."

"Nine-Tales!" exclaimed the Pokemon happily as she took the key card from her trainers hand and swiftly made her way towards the stairs.

"I'll be waiting at the lounge only Ninetales." said Frost to the retreated figure of his Pokemon.

(She will be, right.) assured Frost to himself as he sat on a nearby couch.

Author's Notes:

Extremely sorry for this late release I had my Maths final and I just couldn't find my will to complete this chapter so ya that's all. Anyways as usual feel free to review my works and follow so you don't miss an update.

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