Dear readers. My apologies for my lack of updates. I was busy with my real life (ooooh! I has a life :P). In two chapters we will be about on the same time as Kenitoh is! From then on the colab will start to work out even more! Also, I have taken Kenitoh's movie question thingie, and made something similar. So in each chapter from now on, including this one, you will find a pokemon parody version of a real life song and band. So if you know which real life song and band I meant, please tell me in the Reviews! Enjoy reading, Gahlgutt out!
Touko frowned. It was strange, being outdoors and on the streets again. Well, she wasn't practically on the streets, because Cathrynn was still carrying her around. She still found it strange, being out in public again. She continuously saw people looking at her, then either fangirling, whispering or waving. She sighed. Why were they all so happy… she failed, they were supposed to be angry with her, not glad she's here.
"Liking the view sweetie?" Cathrynn said shaking Touko out of her thoughts
"what? Oh, eh… yes" Touko said quickly. Her thoughts were not really thinking about the view. There was way too much to think about now. She didn't have time to think about the view. Touko could see Nathan look at her with a somewhat concerned look.
"are you all right Touko? You seem troubled… if you want to talk about it you know we're here for you. Right?" Nathan asked
Touko nodded quickly. This was not a matter to discuss with the persons she would probably run from. Touko closed her eyes to calm herself. This was quickly replied by Cathrynn softly rocking her, which actually made Touko feel rather sleepy. It didn't take long for her to be asleep.
Cathrynn smiled at the girl in her arms. She clearly had a rough day until now, so she would let her sleep for now. Nathan smiled at her, but then his face got serious.
"Cathy, I think you should go on home without me. I'm going to get her some more appropriate clothes for the moment" Nathan said.
"what! But we have the most adorable clothes for her! But… she's not going to like that is she…" Cathrynn replied disappointed
"I'm glad you agree… the time will come when she'll wear all the cute clothes you bought for her, for now, let's not make her life too hard, okay?" Nathan said
"yes, you're right… I am putting her in the crib though!" Cathrynn said
"yes, but we have already decided that with her, and she agreed. But don't accept a happy reaction from her" Nathan replied with a sigh
"I know, I know, but she agreed to it. You go ahead now, I'll meet you at home" Cathrynn said kissing her husband's cheek and walking off
"don't get too excited when she wakes up! Let her move on her own speed!" Nathan said to her as she walked off
Nathan sighed. He needed to help Touko out a bit. Cathrynn really wanted to be the best mother she could be, but she would have to learn that Touko is a bit too tough for that. Touko would probably attempt to escape in a bit too, Nathan knew that. He knew precisely what she was thinking about. The girl was considering both the options of staying and leaving. Nathan understood that. He knew he would notice when Touko would attempt to escape, and then he would finally confront her with her own questions. He didn't care about having the girl treated like an infant, like the rest of the adopted humans. All he cared about is that the girl could be happy again. Nathan knew that she would eventually see that her duty as champion was over, and that she could finally settle down and be happy again. He knew it would eventually come to that. With this Nathan walked into the city to buy her some proper clothes.
Touko's eyes shot open. The room she was in was unfamiliar. It was clearly still daytime, meaning she hadn't slept outrageously long. Touko tried to sit up, but then noticed the bars around her. Her heart began to race in her chest, out of fear of being stuck somewhere. This was until she noticed there was nothing above her. This meant the bars were just some kind of safety rail. She lay back a bit and looked around the room. She saw the room was painted in a childish pink color, with a chest of toys in the right hand corner, and a giant wardrobe on the other side. There was a rocking chair right next to the 'bed' she was in. This was clearly the nursery she would be staying in. Touko growls as she sat up. She held onto the railing and pulled herself to her knees. She was barely able to sit on her knees. It did hurt a little bit, but she ignored that. She climbed over the railing only to find that the 'bed' she was in was higher up from the ground than she expected, causing her to fall. She landed on her back, which resulted in Touko swearing loudly. Only seconds after that the door of the room opened and Cathrynn ran in.
"Touko are you okay!" she yelled kneeling down by Touko, who grumbled
"yes! Yes! I'm fine… I'm not a baby, I can manage" Touko growled getting up slowly to the point where she couldn't get up by herself. Cathrynn sighed in relief that the girl was okay.
"you need some help there sweetie?" Cathrynn asked
"no! I can manage! Get lost, I can do this myself!" Touko growled desperately trying to get up. Cathrynn sighed, but knew it was pointless to get angry with the girl, as she would just show more resistance.
"all right then honey, I will be downstairs if you need me" Cathrynn said walking out, letting the girl try to walk by herself.
Touko nodded as Cathrynn walked out. She tried to pull herself to her legs. It wasn't really effective, but it was clear that she would be able to walk again soon. After a few minutes of trying she gave up. She was faced with the options to either crawl or call Cathrynn to carry her. Both options were equally embarrassing. She sighed and called out for Cathrynn. Cathrynn was quick to be upstairs.
"need some help honey?" she asked in her usual motherly tone
"yes… " was all Touko managed to bring out. Cathrynn swiftly picked the girl up and playfully tapped her nose.
"no more miss grumpy now, how about we go sit outside until dad comes back hmm?" she asks. Touko didn't reply to this, she was a little too busy covering her embarrassment of being carried like a helpless child. It kind of contradicts her entire statement of her not being a baby. Cathrynn sighed as she held the girl closely.
"it's okay sweetie. Your legs aren't ready to walk yet. You need to accept that. it's okay to be carried for now. And even if you can walk, it's okay to get carried from time to time. Now don't you feel ashamed. How about I show you the house for a bit hmmm?" Cathrynn asked in a soft, soothing tone.
Touko just nodded to this, having slightly calmed down due to Cathrynn's words. Cathrynn smiles and carried her trough the house. Despite the fact that it wasn't a mansion, the house was quite large. There was a master bedroom right next to the nursery, and on the same floor was a bathroom and another room where Nathan would have his musical instruments. Downstairs was a kitchen and a large living room. It was clear that the room had been decorated for a family with a child. There were two couches and a chair, and between the two couches was a large playpen. Touko instantly growled seeing the playpen.
"don't worry darling, I won't put you in the playpen yet. Like I said, step by step" Cathrynn said calmly
Cathrynn then brought her to a large garden. It had a few chairs in it, and a few trees. It looked rather nice. Touko was put down on one of the chairs.
"can I get you something to drink honey?" Cathrynn asked
"Ehm yes… can I have a coke or something?" Touko asked bluntly
"well, I suppose that's okay. Though we have to work on your manners there young lady" Cathrynn warned while walking off.
Touko sat back in the chair and sighed. The sun was shining brightly and Touko felt happy for a moment. She closed her eyes. Just sitting there made her forget her worries, and just enjoy the moment. Soon Touko hears footsteps and noticed Cathrynn smiling at her.
"oh sorry honey, you just looked so relaxed like that, I didn't want to disturb you" she said placing down a slippy cup with coke in it. Touko looked at it and was about to burst out in anger, when Cathrynn stopped her.
"consider this your punishment for your behavior last night. Don't you think I forgot that" Cathrynn said strictly. Touko growled and crossed her arms.
"not drinking from that" she said angrily
"it's that or I will help you drink it" Cathrynn said in an almost playful way. Touko growls and looked away.
"I'm going to count to ten now, and when I am done, you have either made your choice or I will make it for you" Cathrynn said in a calm way as she began to count
"all right fine! I will drink!" Touko yelled after Cathrynn reached nine
"that's a good girl" Cathrynn said smiling victoriously
"are you torturing the poor girl again?" said a voice from the house. Nathan smiled as he walked up to the two in the garden. Touko nodded at his question.
"this is punishment for her behavior yesterday" Cathrynn said.
"well, I do have some good news for you Touko. I decided to go get you some big girls clothes, as I don't think you are the kind of person to wear pink dresses and ribbons right?" Nathan asked. Touko answered this by shaking her head violently.
"thanks Nathan" Touko said after finishing her drink
"I got you girl" Nathan said petting her head. Cathrynn went back to the house for a bit, as Touko closed her eyes again. She began to hum a song she liked. It was ' wish mew were here' by 'pink Floette' .
Nathan looked at her and smiled
"you like that kind of music Touko?" he asked. This was replied by Touko nodding.
"do you play any instruments?" Nathan asked
"I can play guitar" Touko said
"and do you sing?" Nathan then asked
"eh… kinda" Touko replied blushing
Nathan smiled and sat back as well. Cathrynn came back holding a camera
"Touko, would you mind if I take a picture of you?" Cathrynn asked softly. Touko shook her head calmly. She smiled as Cathrynn took a picture. She could at least give them that much before she left. The thought of leaving began to really sting. It felt like she was betraying these two, who had been really good to her. Touko became confused once again. Was she the bad guy if she ran? She didn't know anymore.
Hey guys, New chapter, hopefully you liked it. Next chapter will be Touko going out shopping. Also, please pm me any ideas you'd like into the story!
-Gahlgutt
