Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Nine: A Broken Heart
*Anthony's p.o.v*
''So, Alex is in love with Brendan now,'' I said to Larraine.
''Don't tell me,'' she replied, ''you're wary of our little Alex having a crush on Brendan, huh?''
''Yes,'' I responded. ''With boys, you have to be careful. Girls can get easily seduced by them and bad things can happen. I haven't fully gotten to know Brendan yet. I'm grateful that he protected Alex from Team Aqua, but I'm still. I hope Alex will be smart and not give in to impulses.''
''She'll be fine,'' Larraine said leaning on me. ''You're just like my dad. When you and I had our first kiss, he was so mad. I thought he was going to actually kill you! I know you're just being cautious and you're a great father for looking out for Alex. But, I have a good feeling about Brendan. So be nice, okay?''
''Okay sweetie,'' I replied. ''Things are looking good so far anyways. I'll continue to trust Brendan.''
''Besides,'' Larraine went on, ''Alex isn't our little baby any more. She's becoming a full-grown woman now and she needs to practice responsibility without us there to hold her hand.'' Larraine then started to cry.
''It'll be all right, sweetie,'' I said comfortingly. ''She can do it. I know it.''
*Alex's p.o.v*
The next day, we arrived in Mauville City. We soon saw the Gym where I saw an old friend standing in front of it with another man. ''Hey Wally!'' I called out. Wally quickly looked our way.
''Hey Alex,'' he replied. ''This is my uncle.'' Wally's uncle and I shook hands.
''What're you doing here?'' I asked.
''I want to challenge the Gym,'' Wally responded.
''I'm sorry, Wally,'' his uncle said, ''but I don't think you're ready yet.''
''But uncle,'' Wally said, ''Linoone and I have grown stronger together. Alex, will you please battle me?''
''Uh, okay,'' I replied taken off-guard. We moved towards Route 117 to start our battle.
''I will use my only Pokémon, Linoone!'' Wally said as he threw the Pokeball. A slender, weasel-like Pokémon came out.
''Impressive that you evolved your Pokémon,'' I commented.
''Thanks,'' Wally replied smiling. ''What Pokémon are you going to use?'' I picked and threw Marshtomp's Pokeball.
''Is it morning yet?'' Marshtomp asked yawning. ''Hey, it's that Wally kid,'' Marshtomp observed. ''And you're-er-were that Zigzagoon he caught!''
''Long time no see!'' Linoone replied in a friendly tone. ''You and I have to battle now.''
''Well, may the best Pokémon win!'' Marshtomp said smiling and holding out his fin for Linoone to shake.
''Linoone, Headbutt!'' Wally ordered. Linoone charged directly at Marshtomp and knocked the wind out of him.
''Good one, pal,'' Marshtomp said winded.
''Marshtomp, Water Gun!'' I ordered. Marshtomp blew a blast of water at Linoone, but Linoone was too quick.
''Linoone, Sand-attack!'' Wally yelled. Linoone kicked up sand towards Marshtomp and blinded him.
''My eyes!'' Marshtomp said. ''Not cool man! Not cool!''
''Linoone, another Headbutt!'' Wally cried. Linoone rushed at Marshtomp.
''Marshtomp, move to the left!'' I ordered. Marshtomp moved out of Linoone's way. ''Now, fire a Mud Shot straight ahead of you!'' Marshtomp fired the attack straight ahead of him and hit Linoone.
''C'mon Linoone!'' Wally said. ''Please get up!'' Linoone struggled to get up.
''I still got it in me,'' Linoone said weakly.
''Linoone, Fury Swipes!'' Wally ordered. Linoone lunged at Marshtomp and slashed his face repeatedly. Marshtomp, in response, held his face in pain. Linoone then used Headbutt which knocked out Marshtomp.
''You okay, Marshtomp?'' Linoone asked Marshtomp as he ran up to him.
''Yeah,'' Marshtomp replied getting up and shaking Linoone's paw.
''How cute,'' May cooed. ''They're good sports.''
''You did well, Wally,'' I said to Wally.
''You too, Alex,'' Wally responded. ''Why don't you and your friends come by my house in Verdanturf Town?''
''Okay!'' I replied. ''Let's go guys!'' We followed Wally and his uncle to their house in Verdanturf Town.
*Wally's p.o.v*
''Wally did an amazing job in his battle with Alex!'' my uncle said to my family as all of us sat in the living room with Alex and her friends.
''You did?'' my mom asked wide-eyed.
''Yep!'' Alex replied. ''I think Wally will make a great trainer!'' I just smiled and blushed while looking down at the ground.
''Well, then I guess that you can fight Wattson then,'' my father said. ''How about tomorrow?''
''Sure,'' I said.
''I can't wait to watch you battle!'' my aunt said excitedly.
''We'll be there, too!'' Alex said.
''Thanks everyone,'' I replied smiling. Later that night, I walked outside to see Alex and her friend, Brendan, outside.
''This air smells so good!'' Alex said stretching.
''Yeah, it is,'' Brendan replied. Brendan then held Alex's hand. Alex looked at Brendan somewhat shocked and then smiled.
''Thanks for everything, Brendan,'' she said to him while resting her head on his shoulder. ''For staying with me and protecting me from Team Aqua and Team Magma.''
''No problem, Alex,'' Brendan replied. I was heartbroken. Alex and Brendan then turned my way.
''Oh, Wally!'' Alex said. ''I didn't know you were here! What's up?'' I ran back into my house and to my room with tears streaming down my face. ''Wally!'' Alex called out following me. ''What's wrong?'' Alex asked as she knocked on my door.
''Go away!'' I yelled sobbing.
''Wally, please come out here!'' my mom requested.
''No!'' I yelled. ''Alex broke my heart!''
''What do you mean?'' Alex asked.
''You like Brendan more than me!'' I responded.
''I'm sorry, Wally,'' Alex replied. ''I still like you as a friend.'' I lifted my head.
''You do?'' I asked.
''Yes,'' Alex replied. ''I think you're a very nice person. I know that you'll find someone who likes you like a boyfriend.'' I then walked out of the room.
''You think so?'' I asked.
''I know so,'' Alex replied smiling. I then hugged Alex crying. Alex then hugged me comfortingly.
''Thank you,'' I sobbed.
''You're welcome,'' Alex replied. ''Do you still want me to come see you fight Wattson?'' she asked.
''Yes,'' I replied.
''Thank you,'' she said.
''Sure,'' I said. We were there for what felt like hours hugging.