Author's Notes:
What is this an author's note in the beginning what is this.
Anyways I did this so I can thank all of you who have followed my story I really appreciate the support ,I'll try my best to update quickly and as always hope you enjoy this new chapter.
Chapter 19: Visiting Lumious
It was a sunny day in Lumious City and our pair of protagonists after getting food from one of the local food truck were now walking near the shopping district of the city.
(I should have seen this coming.) thought Frost as Cynthia had already started to eye a boutique.
"Do you really have to go shopping for clothes this early in the morning?" Frost asked as he checked his watch, 10:30 it read.
"I know this may look odd to you but to me this is completely normal." replied Cynthia while continuing to eye the lines of clothes.
"Why exactly, please do tell?" he deadpanned.
"Frost would you ever go to buy clothes this early in the morning on a weekday." she replied swiftly.
"No." came the obvious reply.
"Then you have answered your own question, I do this so there is no crowd meaning less chance of people recognizing me."
"I see..." Frost agreed while looking around the mostly empty shop except the shopkeeper.
Cynthia was looking at two pairs of tops one brown and the other orange currently debating on the fact which one will suit her better. When Frost did the most obvious thing that any man would do in such a situation and that was to let the women do her thing and find a place to sit.
He found a stool to sit on near to wear Cynthia was and decided to check his Pokegear for any message from Stone (Ash's escort).
(Still nothing, I mean he did say before 1 PM.) he thought while scrolling through his messages.
"Hey which one do you think would suit me more?" Frost looked away from his device to find Cynthia holding the same two tops she was debating on a while back.
"Why are you asking me that?"
"Do you see anyone else in this shop." Cynthia resorted.
While sighing he replied
"The brown one."
"Good choice!" she replied while flashing a smile because she was leaning towards that color anyways while continuing to look around the store for more clothes.
It was 11:15 AM by the time the two of them walked out of the store with Frost holding four out of the six total shopping bags
"Can you tell me why did you buy so many formal dresses again.?" he asked while walking behind Cynthia still holding the bags.
"As a Champion I have to attend a lot of formal parties and fund raiser events, plus a girl also has her hobbies." she replied.
"I suppose there is a lot more behind being a Champion of the region than I thought." added Frost.
Cynthia smiled at the man before replying
"I suppose there is, but you know it always felt like we aren't doing much."said Cynthia but Frost didn't feel surprised.
"Is that why you decided to attend the meeting?
When Frost asked this Cynthia replied while nodding. Soon both of them reached one of the public parks in Lumious City where they decided to stop under one of the trees to protect themselves from the sun's heat.
"The Champion's are strong Pokemon trainers there is not doubt about that in anyone's mind but personally I always felt that I could do more and that I am not giving it my all as a Champion."
Frost who was listening to Cynthia carefully didn't say anything as a way of urging Cynthia to go on.
"I mean we Champion's act as a region's representative, deal with some of the regional issues here and there but is that all we are suppose to do with our strengths, tell me do you feel that you aren't giving it your all?" she asked Frost who had now kept the bags on the ground.
Frost was quite surprised to hear that Cynthia Shirona one of the best if not the best trainer in the entire hemisphere was doubting her own strength initially he planned to answer in a way that the conversation wouldn't shift towards his own past but seeing Cynthia's troubled expression he decided to answer honestly.
"All the time Champion, although the way I feel it is completely different than yours that doesn't mean that the feeling itself doesn't exist." he replied with a sad smile as if remembering a bad memory.
"The only reason I choose to attend this meeting was to find more ways in which I could help the people because honestly I have hit a dead end." she added while sitting down on the green grass.
"My teacher once told me that people are only limited by their own thoughts and to be able to do more in life one must broaden their horizons." replied Frost while still standing.
"In that case I think I just have to take her word for it and attend the meeting with hope of something new." replied Cynthia while returning to her usual self.
"Oh I almost forgot to let out my Pokemon." she added while throwing two Pokeballs.
(Even though she is doing her best as the Champion she wants to be able to do more, I am not sure whether she means it or not but if she does she has my utmost respect.) Frost thought as he saw Garchomp and Glaceon appear in front of him.
"Garchomp meet Frost he is a friend." told Cynthia to the battle hardened Dragon.
The Pokemon in question eyed Frost suspiciously before letting his guard down as his trainer was alright with the man's presence.
"I am impressed Champion." Frost said while eyeing the beast of a Pokemon.
"Didn't I tell you to call me Cynthia."
Frost ignored Cynthia as he walked closure to Garchomp while Glaceon climped up on Cynthia's lap.
Both of them just stared at each other as if acknowledging ones strength before Frost finally asked
"Where are your other Pokemon?"
"Oh I left the other's back in Sinnoh you see I had a match against someone before I came here so they were quite exhausted."
"I read about that yesterday, it said that Garchomp won against the guy's Darkrai, an impressive feat considering Darkrai is a legendary, you two must have a very strong bond to be able to pull that one off." he commented.
"Garchomp was a Gibble when we first met, I saw him near Celistic Town's ruins as a child but as soon as I saw him I knew he was the one." Cynthia said while rubbing the Pokemons head.
"That explains that." Frost said while calling out Ninetales and Greninja.
While Glaceon had met both of them before it was a first for Garchomp who eyed Greninja before moving on to Ninetales. It was then when Cynthia noticed something strange.
(Garchomp was fine a second ago why is he on guard now.) thought Cynthia while witnessing her Pokemon's subtle change in behavior.
Ninetales on the other hand was completely unfazed by the powerhouse that was Garchomp meanwhile Greninja although friendly towards his new acquaintances was still a little intimidated by Garchomp's presence.
(Could it be that Ninetales is as strong as Garchomp.) Cynthia's eyebrows furrowed as she inspected the scene before her.
Frost who also noticed the same thought
(Nothing goes unnoticed by this women does it.) while slightly smiling.
All four Pokemon took a much needed break as they sat in the sunlight or if you are Glaceon on top of Cynthia as they enjoyed the outside air to it's fullest.
After half an hour or so Cynthia said
"I think it's about time we go." while standing up.
Frost who was lying on the grass with his eyes closed replied
"Yes we should get should get going, the cafe I told you about is on the other side of the city anyways."
as he stood up and dusted his suit jacket off.
As both of them recalled their respective Pokemons Frost felt his Pokegear vibrate, he checked and saw Stone's message.
Frost I told all of them to come to Ash's room by 3 PM and all of them seem to have agreed. Also the meeting of the champions will be held today in the evening at six at Lumious Tower the message came directly from P.L.A , they don't want any further delays.
Frost replied
Thanks for the heads up, will see you soon.
While he was keeping his Pokegear back Cynthia asked
"Who was it?"
"It was Stone he just confirmed the place for our informal meet-up." replied Frost.
"Oh where is it at then?"
"Ash's room at three we will go as soon as we have our lunch also I should remind you that your meeting is at six PM today at Lumious Tower."
"I see..."
"Let's go Cynthia." Frost said as Cynthia followed her escort.
While Cynthia was walking behind Frost she asked "So who are these friends of your, I assume that they are also rangers considering they are assigned as escorts?" as she couldn't control her curiosity.
"You could say they are old colleagues." replied Frost while continuing to walk towards their destination.
(Again with the vague answers what is up with this guy.) thought Cynthia.
"So where are you talking me now?" she asked as a change of topic.
"It's an old cafe that I know of, I think you will like because it's very less crowded during this time." Frost added while looking back towards Cynthia.
After a good 20-30 minute walk from the park with shopping bags in their hands Frost and Cynthia entered what appeared to be a small family run cafe.
(This place actually has a very calm atmosphere.) Cynthia thought as she settled on one of the tables near the window.
Frost while sitting asked
"So how is the place?"
"I must say from the outside it doesn't appear that great but it has a very friendly vibe to it." Cynthia replied while eyeing the menu.
A waitress came to their table shortly after and asked
"What would the young couple like to have this afternoon?"
This threw both Frost and Cynthia off as both looked at each other with a crooked smile and replied almost at the same time "Oh we are not a couple….."
"My bad it's just that I saw the shopping bags and just presumed it to be the case." apologized the girl.
"It's alright." replied Cynthia and Frost just told her the order
"We'll have two espressos and I'll have a greek salad what about you." Frost added while directing the question towards Cynthia.
"I'll have….. ya I'll have a caesar salad."
"Okay your order will be here in fifteen minutes." replied the waitress as she left.
"So you are not gonna tell me about your 'old colleagues' while we are waiting for the food?"
At Cynthia's persistence Frost let out a wry smile and replied
"If I say anything it will ruin the fun plus you'll be meeting them anyways so why the rush."
"I am a human Frost, and humans get curious if kept in the dark for long." replied Cynthia with a wry smile herself.
"In that case you should be careful as the saying goes 'Curiosity killed the litten'. " he replied.
Cynthia pouted at the man's secrecy but came with terms with it soon as their food arrived.
After having there food they found themselves enjoying the espresso of the small cafe.
"This is really good." commented Cynthia while sipping the dark liquid from her cup.
"It's actually the place's specialty." replied Frost while enjoying his own cup.
Like a repeat of the dinner situation both of them just stayed quiet the rest of the time as each one soaked in the calm atmosphere of the little cafe.
As Frost finished his cup first and as if on cue the waitress arrived with the check, Frost was about to take out his wallet but was stopped mid way by Cynthia who said
"It's my treat Frost."as she paid the bill herself.
While walking out of the cafe Frost asked
"You know I could have paid?"
"No way, I dragged you out today so it is my responsibility to pay at least." Cynthia replied while walking towards the hotel.
Frost who was following her pace thought (Last time I checked you are my responsibility.) as he smiled and continued to walk towards 'Luminous Pride' to meet up with some old faces .
Author's Notes:
Two author notes in one chapter wow, anyways the next chapter will be the one to introduce a lot of OC's and of course many of the familiar Champion's you guys all know. Please don't feel shy to review this story and feel free to PM me any questions regarding the same. Until next time.
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