A/N: I am so relieved you are all enjoying so far! I have indeed felt the compatibility of Sapphire and Black, and will promise to try and get them together into more situations!
P.S. You'll have to prepare yourselves for QUITE a lengthy battle.
The battle commenced in the midst of the forest. The morning sun casted a mock-spotlight on both of the trainers whom steadied themselves for battle.
After the echo of Sapphire's scream faded into the wind, her faithful Blaziken's tracks can be heard picking up the sound right after, the branches and leaves shaking in the process.
Toro leapt from a nearby branch, landing stylishly in front of his dearest master, dust floating around it from the sudden drop. Sapphire smirked, confident that Black would start losing his cool anytime soon.
"Well? Where's your pokemon?"
"Let's do a double battle; Seems like you actually have a chance against me!" Black smirked, no trace of panic or uneasiness in his face at all; which bothered Sapphire quite a bit.
"War, my Braviary is already out. Next up, GO TULA!" With a baseball-like thrust from his arm, a red pokeball was released mid-air. Light flashed as soon as it opened, and out came Black's newest team member; Galvantula. She's a girl right? Girls HATE creepy crawlies, especially something like Tu-
"Oh WOW! I've never seen that pokemon before in my LIFE! Look how furry and cute it is!" Sapphire hopped around the spider pokemon like an excited 5-year old, attempting to touch it with her hands.
Black squinted his eyes in an attempt to understand as to why she wasn't freaking out.
"ACH! It sparked me!"
She started sucking her thumb's sore spot, Sapphire's gestures reminding Black of a toddler. His cheeks reddened from the cuteness of her antics, but he shook his head and disregarded the thought immediately.
"Hurry up and release your second pokemon already!" He tapped his foot impatiently and looked away.
The Hoenn girl huffed and angrily grabbed Dono's pokeball.
Well his first pokemon is obviously a Flying-type… Good thing I was able to find out his second pokemon isn't a just an Bug-type, but an Bug-Electric! Dono will have NO problem facing this doozy!
"I'll force ya to take back what ya said about me being a sissy... DONO!" With a red flash of light, her 120kg of a Ground-type appeared before them.
"MROAAAAAR!" The elephant-like pokemon cried, as it pounded its feet onto the dirt in anticipation. Black was caught off guard, stepping back slightly from seeing such strength from a female trainer. Before he could allow his Musha to eat his dreams for him to think of a strategy, Blaziken went for the kill and leapt towards his Galvantula.
Black tightened a fist and clenched his teeth. Her pokemon are so unknown to me! I don't know what I'm up against!
"TULA! Fire your Electroweb NOW!"
And with that command, his Galvantula released a fury of fine-spun web, with yellow sparks surrounding the tiny strings.
Blaziken stopped her tracks, unable to move due to the risk of being thoroughly electrocuted by the web.
"Toro! Stand still, avoid touching the web!" Sapphire looked back and forth between her two teammates, quickly devising a way to get around this dilemma.
Before long though, Black had already screamed orders towards his War to attack the slow-moving and massive Dono.
"That's it War! Keep at it! Heavy pokemon are useless when dealing with Flying-types! This battle is ours for the taking!"
With Toro trapped in a seemingly inescapable web of electricity, and Dono helplessly grounded as the bird-pokemon tore at its body with wind from above; Sapphire's situation can't seem to get any worse. Black crossed his arms triumphantly and asked her: "Well? Give up?"
Sapphire thought for a minute, before smirking and looking up towards Black, a revitalized gleam in her ocean-blue eyes. This look pierced through Black's heart, as if he could sense no trace of fear within her. What kind of girl is this?
"Toro! Fire-Uppercut!"
The bird pokemon cried out a high-pitched battle scream, before setting its claws aflame and shooting like a rocket up towards the sky. The flames broke through the electric web like a hot knife through butter, with Toro dragging the web with her flaming claws as she shot up into the air.
Black's eyes could only take him so far as he had to squint in pain from the light of the sun as he looked upwards, Blaziken disappearing from sight. As he focused his attention towards his missing Braviary and Sapphire's Toro, he completely forgot about the two others still in the battle.
"Go for it Dono! Tula's an Electric-type so you have nothing to worry about! EARTHQUAKE!"
Sapphire's voice was lost as the sound of the ground violently trembling filled the area. All kinds of ground formations from the dirt sprung up and hit the helpless spider-pokemon, who's great weakness, are Ground-types.
Black's forehead had a vane popping out, as he knew his beloved Galvantula had no chance against such a massive Ground-type. Before long though, his Braviary's cry could be heard from above as its body shot towards the floor.
As soon as the bird-pokemon's burnt body landed on the ground, Blaziken swiftly leapt next to it; her claws clenched and sizzling from the recent move. It stood up, proud and unscathed, and walked towards her master, whom was equally proud of the win. Sapphire shot her arms up and wrapped them around Toro.
"That move combo was perfectly executed Toro! Who knew you'd get it after a day's worth of practice?"
Black's eyes remained downcast, his cap's shadow covering any trace of his eyes. He brought out two pokeballs and called his comrades in. "You both did awesome. It was my fault for being too impatient. Sorry about that; War… Tula…"
The Hoenn girl called back both of her pokemon as well, and decided to put up the tent she had crashed into.
"Sorry about your tent. It was an awesome battle though!" Sapphire walked towards him and offered him a hand.
Black remained still, looking down.
Sapphire wondered if he was alright, and closed the distance between them as she drew her face closer to his'. She was close enough to feel the warmth of his breath, but could not see his eyes-
"I WILL NOT LEAVE THIS REGION UNTIL I HAVE BEATEN THIS GIRL IN A BATTLE! JUST WAIT AND SEE!"
Meanwhile, at Littlroot Mall…
Where is that god-forsaken cave girl now? I told her about the shoot this morning and that I would appreciate her support, but here I am texting her non-stop about getting here!
As Ruby's brows furrowed in irritation, his eyes wandered from his Poketech, to a certain furniture store. He peeped through the window and saw a bed. She's probably still asleep right now… What kind of a girlfriend is she? Far from the ideal I'd say!
BEEP! Ruby had received a message. Good. This better be her…
"Good Morning from the BW Agency! Agent White is within the premises as we speak. See you soon, Ruby!"
The Hoenn boy huffed and begrudgingly pocketed his gadget, walking towards a café as he did. "Oh well. Who needs her? I'll climb to stardom with or without that monkey by my side…"
White fixed her hair as she gazed at the café window's reflection. I hope this goes smoothly! Ruby's a girl anyhow so thinking of what to say will come naturally.
She looked around the area, her long russet hair swishing as she did, hitting Ruby's face in the process.
"Oh! I'm very, very sorry about that!" She cried, rolling her ponytail in a bun in embarrassment. Ruby frantically rubbed his eyes, making sure every trace of White's locks were out. "I-it's ok, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going to so…"
White suddenly stood still, eyeing Ruby's exquisitely planned outfit. He was donning a light-grey jeans jacket with rolled up sleeves, a simple cream coloured "King of Hearts" t-shirt underneath, vintage grey ripped-up jeans and cream loafers. She suddenly thought: He's probably not straight… The grey beanie gave him away. But still, he's hot.
"I'm sorry once again for practically blinding you! I-I'll buy you a cup of coffee to make up for it, what do you say?" And what do you say about the possibility of a modelling career? I can recruit him! …And find out if he's single. Teehee!
After rubbing his eyes, Ruby checked his Rolex to see if he was late for the meeting. But seeing as no one around them was dressed up in a suit or anything, he decided free coffee wouldn't hurt.
"I'll take you up on that."
They both sat down, with White ordering two lattes right after. "Uhm, don't include any milk for mine, please? And I'd like it to be warm."
"Ah! Mine too." Ruby chirped; surprised that this random girl ordered exactly the way he does with his coffee.
"Warm and without milk, huh?" White exclaimed, delighted. It might just be fate!
"Well, super-hot coffee burns my sensitive tongue and practically makes me incomprehensible when I talk; and the milk is added fat. I'm trying to cut down."
White raised a brow. Definitely gay!
She looked around to see if this "Ruby" girl was around, and Ruby did the same, looking out for any business woman-like people.
None. Guess I'll have to settle with talking to this person then, until they arrive.
"So uhm, I love your outfit. It's amazing! Did you shop for all that here in Littleroot?"
"Are you SERIOUS? Good clothes and Littleroot? Give me a break!"
White chuckled from Ruby's obviously disgusted tone, but was quite energized by the conversation. "Well, where did you buy them then?"
"There are quite a few malls scattered about; some in Slateport and others in Mauville. But the shops in this region are nothing compared to the shopping you can do in Unova. Sadly, I haven't been there yet"
"Are you kidding? I'm from Unova! And yes, if my region's famous for anything, it's the shopping!"
"You're joking. Tell me everything!"
"H-huh? What'ya do that for?"
"Do what?"
"I think my ears just died!"
"Oh. I have a tendency to scream out my hopes and dreams to the world. Got a problem?"
Sapphire stepped back from his indifference at the matter, but was charmed by how determined he appeared just then. "N-no. Actually, it's really cool! I should try it sometime."
Black got in his tent and decided to change clothes. While he was doing so, the tent zipped shut; his voice could still be heard from the outside.
"You've really woken me up now, girly. I can't believe how short that battle lasted"
"Hey you're one to talk! I thought I was doomed at first."
Black unzipped the tent, got out and shook his head. "A loss is still a loss."
"Hey, I did a lot of losing before I got where I am today."
"Really? Tell me all ab-" RIIIIING! His Xtransceiver vibrated in his pocket immediately, causing Black to jump up in surprise. "Goddamn prez… Hey what's up?"
"Come to the Littleroot café now, Black! I met a really cool guy."
"And what? You want to set us up? Quit wasting my time."
"Woke up at the wrong side of the tent this morning, hotshot?"
Black looked at Sapphire, and then at his tent, and sighed in exasperation. "You could say that."
"Well, come over here and have breakfast with us! Hurry up alright?"
"Yeah yeah, prez. What about that meeting though?"
"Looks like she ditched us; either way, we can't live on with empty stomachs!"
Black sighed and stuffed his Xtransceiver in his pocket. Sapphire docked her head, wondering what that strange gadget was.
Before she was able to make an inquiry, Black placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled. "So, wanna grab a bite to eat?"
She smiled, her fangs sticking out as always, and nodded. "Gee, you aren't a total jerk after all!"
"I have my ways." Especially if prez is paying for the breakfast; why not?
"Hey what's that yellow bug pokemon called?" Sapphire had so many questions stocked up after seeing his unusual pokemon, and as they made their way to the Littleroot Mall, she couldn't help but bring them up.
"Galvantula. Awesome isn't he? Although, the day I met Tula was the day god decided to screw up with my hopes and dreams." After all, fifty pay checks worth of commercial money is no joke.
"Whoa! Must've been one HECK of a capture! Tell me about it"
Swept up by Black's interesting team and personality, Sapphire completely forgot about the matter she was supposed to be rushing for.
White femininely sipped her coffee and batted her long and thick lashes. Of course Ruby noticed this, and complimented her. Not for her beauty but rather, for her choice of mascara.
The Unova girl sighed, but happily told him about her choice of brands anyway, in need of some "girl-talk" since the only person she constantly talks to was a retarded pokemon addict anyway.
They happily chatted, the clock ticking away ; both forgetting why they were there in the first place. That was the case, until the café bell rang as two new customers walked in.
Black and Sapphire were absorbed in a very deep and amusing conversation about how they thought make-up for pokemon was a total joke. The ever familiar laugh that came from the entrance immediately caught Ruby's attention, as he shuffled his body towards her direction.
There she was. His girlfriend, seemingly very happy as she talked to someone he even didn't know. He was even more pissed at the fact that she completely forgot about "supporting" him in his shoot.
He eyed her with blood-red orbs, crossing his arms and tapping a finger as he did. White was indifferent since she knew nothing of them at all, and waved towards her companion and his new friend.
"Black! Over here!"
He noticed her, and led Sapphire towards them. The caramel-head felt an immense and murderous aura emitting from the table, and her fears were confirmed as soon as she caught a glimpse of Ruby's intense stare. R-ruby? Oh the movie shoot… It was this morning! Why didn't he call…? She reached for her jogging pants' pocket, and felt nothing. Shoot! I forgot my Poketech at home…
"Hey prez. Can we order already?" Black causally asked, with him and the Hoenn girl sitting down right after.
Sapphire kept looking down, guilty of her sins. Ruby kept staring at her, quite displeased with her forgetfulness. Black and White were busy ordering food, and didn't notice the change of atmosphere surrounding them.
"I'm sorry Ruby! I left my Poketech at home and had a pokemon battle and…"
"Don't you use that excuse on me, Sapphire. You know this shoot was important."
"But you haven't even started!"
"That doesn't matter! When I ask you to come you-"
White and Black interrupted their squabble, slamming their hands on the table and screaming with eyes wide open.
"RUBY AND… SAPPHIRE?"
A/N: Ohoho! What will happen now that Black and White had discovered they were actually with the people they wanted to meet all along? Find out in the next chapter!
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