o-o-o- Chapter 4: Leonna –o-o-o
Anyway, I suppose I have to tell you about the time when Grovyle came with a human in tow. A female, in fact.
Yes, I remember that day clearly. The day when I nearly got depressed because I thought that Grovyle would leave me for her.
As they came closer, I could see the girl more clearly. She had long and shiny auburn hair that curled at the ends, similar to a Vulpix's tail. Her eyes were a mysterious lime green, almost like mine, and she had a very pretty face. No wonder Grovyle chose her, I thought dejectedly, and hid myself from view.
"Celebi, are you there?" Grovyle called out, but I remained silent.
"Maybe she's asleep," the girl said, her voice a light alto. Grovyle shook his head, "She's a light sleeper, and so she should've heard my call." He knows me that well, huh, I thought.
"Celebi!" He called out, louder this time, and the girl joined him, "Celebi! Celebi!"
They continued this for a while, and I just planted myself on a tree branch, high and hidden from their view. It took all my willpower not to give in and kept silent. Now that I think about it, I'm honestly ashamed of being such a child then. I continued sulking until I noticed Grovyle's deep concern.
"I hope she's alright," he said, "Leonna, we have to find her!"
Ah, so that's her name, I thought bitterly. "Don't worry, Grovyle, we'll find her." Leonna said, trying to comfort him.
"I just..I just can't bear the thought that Celebi is…" he murmured in a low voice, "Celebi… please…I'm begging you…"
I didn't want Grovyle to worry any longer, and I was content with what he just said, and so I allowed myself a giggle. It echoed throughout the trees, and the two of them seemed surprised.
I fluttered toward them, telling Grovyle, "I'm glad you care so much."
"Celebi!" he exclaimed, and obvious relief showed on his face. Leonna just smiled, but I could tell she was glad, too.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," I giggled. "What took you so long, anyway?" Grovyle asked.
I winked, "S-E-C-R-E-T!"
He seemed suspicious of my answer at first, but then he turned to the human, and introduced us. "Celebi, this is Leonna, she's an explorer I met in the deserted town with a …special ability."
I blinked innocently, "You mean, being able to talk Pokemon?"
"No, but now that you mention it, it is a special ability," she giggled, and held out her hand, "Pleasure to meet your acquaintance, Celebi."
"Nice to meet you, too, Leonna," yes, I lied back then. It wasn't a nice meeting to me, at first, but then I grew to love her, as a sister. Leonna had the strangest of personalities. When it came to close friends, she was always smiling and cheering us up, but if anyone ignited her temper, she would be very cold and scary. She could think through problems seriously, and always tried to be strong, for the rest of us, even though she wanted to cry herself to sleep. But what was truly remarkable about her was that she could bring out the best in anyone, because of her loyalty, faithfulness, and friendship. It really was sad when she lost memory of me the first time…
I shook her hand, and I felt the oddest sensation. It was almost as if someone had taken a peek into my life. Which I later learned that it was her ability, Dimensional Scream.
We both seemed surprised at the contact, and stared into each other's eyes for a moment. I could tell Grovyle was looking back and forth between us, probably confused.
Leonna was the first to get a hold of herself. She straightened her back and smiled brightly. I followed her example.
I led them both into my tree, and that was when Grovyle told me about their plan to return to the past.
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Short, I know, forgive me! But the next chapter is lengthy, I promise. By the way, I said I own nothing in the first chapter, well…
Addendum: I own nothing except Leonna
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