Finally, I was going to go somewhere and be recognized. Somewhere where I wouldn't need to hear, "OMG! It's champion Lyra!" or something along the lines of that.
"Lyra, come down and eat!" Oh crap, I forgot about my mom. I've lived in this house for my entire life. I couldn't exit the house without someone shouting my name. Thank Arceus no one ever came to New Bark Town, even if Champion Lyra lived there. I don't think she'd mind if I leaved. I am 18; I have a right to leave.
I hope she understands.
Dinner was the same as always on Friday, pepperoni pizza with a side of BBQ wings. It was my favorite. After dinner, I decided it was time to confront my mother with this whole Unova thing.
"Mom, can I talk to you about something?" I asked. "Of course you can sweetie." She answers. "I was wondering if I could go to Unova. I was talking about it with Ethan, Bianca, and Cheren about how I could leave without being recognized."
Mom looked uncomfortable. "Where would you stay? I know you've been all over Johto, Kanto, Sinnoh, and Hoenn and you've been fine. Are you sure no one will know it's you?" Typical mom. She always worries about me, but don't most moms?
"It'll be okay. As you said, I've been fine on all of my journeys. Plus, I don't think anyone will recognize me. I'm going to dye my hair a dark brown and Bianca is going to make my outfit. I think she sent it yesterday." I explained.
Mom cocked an eyebrow at me. "You already agreed to this without me knowing?" her tone was disapproving. She was half right, though. I did tell Bianca to send over the outfit, and I even challenged Cheren to a contest!
"No, I didn't agree. I said the plan would be great and Bianca said that she would send the outfit over the next day." I was telling the truth, I never said yes directly.
"Okay, I believe you." This sounded like the okay, but I knew just by her tone that she had something more to say. "Thanks, mom!" I had to say that even though I knew there was more. "I didn't say yes yet, Lyra." She told me. "I just want to know what your cover will be. I don't want you just to leave to a new region to leave." "Mom, why would I just leave the region for no apparent reason? I love Johto. Every time I leave for a region it's to challenge someone." Now I was confused. What was she thinking?
"Lyra, I don't want to leave just because of what happened before Sinnoh. I didn't see you for months after you became champion and even then, I was the one who came to you!" "This isn't about Silver!" I shouted.
I didn't mean to shout at my mom. But it was true. The main reason I left for Sinnoh was because I wanted to get away from what happened between Silver and me. I just rented out an apartment and stayed there for months doing absolutely nothing. I barely left the building and not because of the fame, I was still heartbroken. I never told anyone where I was or why I didn't come back. I never told my mom why I didn't come back, at first. She only found out where I was because of Ethan when I finally told him.
Even when I came back home, I left for Hoenn. It was better that time. Once I became champion. I told everyone why I wasn't going to come back for a while. I needed time away from the region. It helped at first, but I haven't been whole, in a sense, since the break up.
His words still haunt me. It was the harsh tone he never used and the worst way to break up. "Get lost Lyra! I don't want you anymore!" It was muffled over the phone, but each and every word stung.
"I'm sorry, Lyra. I don't want it to be like before." My mom was getting upset. "It's ok mom. I'm going to pretend to be the sister of my cousin Touya. I called him early and he said it was fine with him and Aunt Caroline as long as it was fine with you." I explained the final details of the plan.
She looked at me with care. "Then I guess you can go to Unova."
"WWHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" I was thrilled. I called up Ethan, Bianca, Cheren, and Touya a half-hour later so we could work out the final details. Ethan was also coming with us, but he didn't need a disguise, of course.
"See you soon, Lyra!" Bianca called before she signed off.
"Can't wait to get a challenge undercover champ!" Cheren was obviously pumped. He signed off next.
"Next week at 4 pm, right?" Touya asked to double check. "Yep that's right." I confirmed. "See you later Lyra." Touya was second to last to sign off.
"Can you believe this, Lyra? This is going to be great!" Ethan was nearly as happy as I was to go to Unova.
"I know! This is going to be great!" My voice was more excited than his by miles. I haven't been this excited for over a year now.
"This will be great! Bianca and I are going to travel with each other, at least for a while. I'm going to help her get started on her own adventure." Ethan said.
"Bianca's gonna start her own adventure?" I asked shocked. I never knew Bianca wanted to go out and see the world. Her and Cheren both. I guess they needed motivation. Bianca wanted to spend time with Ethan and Cheren wanted to find out who my mystery pokemon is.
"Yeah, she also said something about Cheren starting one too. Who knew those two wanted to go on an adventure all this time? I would've gone to Unova sooner to help Bianca at least."
"I don't even think Cheren will need any help. He already knows so much about pokemon and battling. I know he'll be a great trainer." And a great rival, I added to myself.
"Probably, oh shoot! I've got to go, Lyra. See you later!"
"Bye Ethan!"
The two of us logged off. Wow, it's already midnight! I guess I'll have to go to sleep.
The following Wednesday I got my package from Unova Express. Yes! My outfit is here! I cheered in my head.
The outfit fit me perfectly! I decided that to try out my new hair style. Carefully, I took off my custom made outfit and set it down on my bed. Quickly, I whipped my robe around myself and fastened the ribbon to secure it.
I entered my bathroom and pulled the chocolate-caramel hair dye Bianca sent. I applied the dye with ease. Once it dried, I marveled at my new style in the mirror. Something was missing.
I grabbed the pink and white Bianca sent and put it on. Still, the look was missing something. Then, it dawned on me. I opened up my medicine/beauty cabinet and got a hair tie. Swiftly, I pulled my hair back into a nice, high pony-tail and then put my cap on top of it. I allowed my pony-tail to hang out of the space in the cap. Perfect!
"Lyra! Are you ready yet?" an impatient Cheren called. "One second!" I shout back as I rummaged through my room searching for my secret pokemon's necklace. Where did I put it?
"Lyra, come on! You should of gotten ready last night!" Ethan yelled. "More like last week." I heard Cheren say. "I can hear you! You're only down stairs!" I scream. Where's the necklace? Oh yeah! It's under my pillow!
Quickly, I grabbed the featherd, sky blue necklace and attached the pokeball on the hooks. "I'm coming!"
I dashed down the stairs. "Ready?" Ethan asked. I nodded my head. "Let's get going!" We all began to exit. "Bye mom, I promise to call." I say. "Lyra, you're grown-up now. You don't need to call. I trust you." She told me, tears began to cloud up her eyes. "Don't cry mom." I say as tears come to my eyes. "I'll call at least once a month, just so you know I'm okay." She nodded her head. "Now don't do anything crazy. I don't want to come home with any major surprises." "Mom!" We laugh together for our last time.
A/N: I hope you guys liked this. I'm going to try to update on Fridays and Mondays. Also, in the later chapter I might change this to a Romance/Drama. Tell me if you agree! Peace out girl scouts! =)
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon.