Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Thirty-One: All in the Family
*Alex's p.o.v*
''Your father is in the hospital?! Why?!'' my mom exclaimed shocked.
''Archie, the leader of Team Aqua tried to kill us. He's fine but he needs a cast, a spring, and a bandage,'' I replied trying to calm mom down.
''That's good. Thank Arceus you all weren't killed! I guess I'll come get him once he's released,'' my mom said sighing in relief.
''That's probably for the best,'' I commented.
''He isn't being too overbearing I hope?'' mom said raising an eyebrow.
''No, we're getting along great!'' I said smiling. ''I'm truly sad that he has to go home.''
''Don't worry, I'll take care of him!'' mom said winking.
''Nurse mom is on the case!'' I said jokingly. Mom giggled in response.
''Is your father available now?'' mom asked eagerly.
''No, he's asleep,'' I answered.
''Figures,'' mom sighed. ''He always does that when he's sick.''
''Well, he did have a rough day,'' I defended.
''Oh, you know I mean that lovingly,'' mom countered. ''I'll be there tomorrow so I can spend time with you all! How does that sound?''
''Great! I can't wait!'' I said excitedly. ''Oh yeah! How's my sibling doing?''
''HE'S doing just fine!'' mom said rubbing her bulging stomach gently. ''I'm so happy to have another child. I can just see you two getting along fine. Well, I'll see you tomorrow! Love you and tell your father the same!''
''I will mom and I love you, too!'' I said happily. We then hung up. ''I'm going to have a brother. I can't believe it!''
''Congratulations, Alex,'' Brendan said smiling.
''Yes, congratulations,'' May added.
''It's going to be so cool to be a sister. I can't wait!'' I said hugging Brendan. We then kissed and left the hospital.
*Anthony's p.o.v*
''Wake up, dad,'' I heard Alex say. ''You have visitors!'' I opened my eyes and saw Alex, Brendan, May, and Larraine standing in front of me.
''Hey, you guys,'' I said drowsily. ''Surprised to see you here, sweetie,'' I said referring to Larraine. Larraine came over to me and kissed me on the lips.
''I came to spend time with you all,'' Larraine said sitting on my bed. ''I'm sorry to see you hurt.''
''It's okay. I had to protect our daughter. And I see I'll have another little one to protect,'' I said smiling while referring to Larraine's bulging stomach.
''Ah, yes. I have good news. It's a boy!'' Larraine said smiling. My eyes lit up happily.
''That's great!'' I exclaimed happily. ''C'mere and let me kiss you!'' Larraine and I kissed each other repeatedly for what felt like hours. ''I love you, sweetie.''
''I love you, too,'' Larraine said affectionately.
''What does it feel like to be pregnant, mom?'' Alex asked.
''Don't you even THINK of what I think you might be thinking,'' I said popping a vein.
''Dad!'' Alex said embarrassed as she blushed.
''Now, sweetie, she's just curious. Its fine for her to know,'' Larraine said. ''We'll talk about it later, okay sweetie?''
''Okay, mom,'' Alex said understandingly.
''Yeah, you'll have to wait until you're twenty-two or later before you even try that crap,'' I said sternly. Larraine then pulled my ear roughly causing me to wince in pain.
''She already KNOWS THAT, dear,'' Larraine hissed annoyed into my ear. Larraine kissed me apologetically and giggled cutely. The kids looked at us confused. You didn't need to be so rough, I thought rubbing my ear.
''Mom, when we're done here, I have someone I'd like for you to meet,'' Alex said putting her hand on Larraine forearm.
''Okay, sweetie. Let me just have a moment with your father alone, please,'' Larraine requested.
''Sure mom,'' Alex said smiling. Alex, Brendan, and May then left the room.
''You're being a little too overbearing, you know,'' Larraine said crossly with her hands on her hips.
''I'm just trying to protect her,'' I said.
''I know, sweetie. But, Alex is a growing woman and has a right to know about these things. She's smarter than you think,'' Larraine responded. She then smiled and stroked my hair gently. ''There comes a time in every person's life, man or woman, when they need to know about these things and learn the do's and don't's regarding it. Just remember that, okay?''
''I will,'' I answered. ''It's hard to NOT be at least a little protective. Women are delicate creatures that need respect and gentleness.''
''Right,'' Larraine said nodding. We then kissed and parted ways for the time being.
*Larraine's p.o.v*
I walked out of the room and saw Alex, Brendan, and May sitting in the hallway chairs. ''Okay, let's go meet this person you wanted to show me,'' I said smiling. ''Who is it?'' I asked as we walked down the hall.
''She's a new friend of ours,'' Alex answered. ''She joined us a few days ago. Alex walked into Room 29. ''Hey, Alice,'' Alex said.
''Hey,'' this Alice person replied.
''I brought visitors. Can they come in?'' Alex asked.
''Okay,'' Alice responded. Alex opened the door for us and we saw a seventeen-year old woman lying in bed. She had long, red hair that stretched down to her shoulder blades and red eyes. Her left leg was encased in a cast.
''Mom, meet Alice. Alice, my mom,'' Alex said introducing us to each other.
''It's nice to meet you,'' Alex said extending her hand for a hand shake.
''You too, Alice,'' I said shaking her hand. Alex looked at Alice and nodded at her smiling.
''I used to be a member of Team Magma. But, I never wanted to be and was under mind-control by my father, Maxie, the leader of Team Magma,'' Alice began.
''Really?'' I asked surprised. ''Where is he?'' A sad look spread across Alice's face.
''He's…dead,'' Alice said in a pained tone. ''He died when Alex's Gallade chopped him in half.'' I looked scornfully at Alice. ''It's not her fault,'' Alice said quickly. ''It was his instinct to protect her.''
''Oh,'' I said relieved. ''Do you have any family?''
''No,'' Alice said sadly. ''I'm an orphan now.''
''I'm so sorry, Alice,'' I said sympathetically.
''Mom, I was wondering. Can we-'' Alex began.
''I know what you're going to say, sweetie,'' I said winking and smiling. Have you and your father talked about it?''
''Yes, he said he wasn't against it,'' Alex responded as a smile crept across her face.
''Then, yes, we can take her in!'' I said smiling.
''YES!'' Alex yelled as she jumped up excited.
''Really?!'' Alice said surprised and smiling. ''I can't believe it!''
''We're now sisters!'' Alex said to Alice grinning and hugging Alice. ''Welcome to the family, Alice!''
''Thank you, misses!'' Alice said gratefully while crying tears of joy.
''You're welcome, Alice. And, please, call me mom,'' I responded smiling.
''Yes, mother,'' Alice said giggling.
''I'm really happy for you two,'' Brendan said happily.
''Alls well that ends well, right?'' May said smiling.
''Your right, May!'' Alex replied. ''You're the best, mom!'' Alex said hugging me tightly.
''Thank you, Alex. But please, go easy on me. I AM carrying your brother inside of me,'' I said holding my stomach.
''Sorry,'' Alex said rubbing the back of her head embarrassed. ''I'm just so excited!''
''I understand,'' I said. ''I am, too!''
''So am I!'' Alice added.
''This is going to be great! We'll go to the same school, sleep in the same room, and do everything together, Alice!'' Alex said holding Alice's hands.
''I can't wait!'' Alice said excitedly.
Chapter 31.5: The First Date!
The next morning…
*Larraine's p.o.v*
Alex, Brendan, May and I were having breakfast at a local restaurant, Cup o' Joe, when Alex brought up a surprising topic.
''Mom, I was wondering. Can Brendan and I…'' Alex said blushing and rubbing her arm, ''go out on a date?'' Brendan spat out his coffee surprised.
''A-a-a date?'' Brendan asked.
''You'll have to ask your father about that but I don't see why not,'' I answered.
''Thanks!'' Alex said smiling. The waiter then brought out the food. My order stood out since it was quite a lot of food. It consisted of eggs, pancakes, bacon, a biscuit, orange juice, and coffee.
''Well, I AM expecting after all,'' I snorted before digging in. Everyone ate their food diverting their attention away from me. After breakfast, we visited Anthony again.
''Hey, everyone,'' Anthony said smiling. ''I've got good news. I can go home tomorrow!''
''That's great, sweetie!'' I beamed.
''Awesome!'' Alex exclaimed. ''We got good news, too! We adopted Alice!''
''Oh, great!'' Anthony said happily.
''Yep, now we have two beautiful daughters and a handsome son on the way,'' I said kissing Anthony.
''I can't wait,'' Anthony said looking at me dreamily. His look always made my heart flutter happily.
''Alex has something to ask you, sweetie,'' I said looking at Alex.
''Oh, yeah,'' Alex said. ''Dad, can I go on a date with Brendan?'' Anthony's eyes widened.
''W-where are you going to go?'' Anthony asked nervously.
''Uh, I haven't talked to Brendan about it yet, but I was thinking dinner and a movie here in Mossdeep,'' Alex replied. ''Is that okay with you, Brendan?''
''Uh, sure! Anything's fine!'' Brendan responded.
''What movie?'' Anthony asked skeptically.
''I always wanted to see Night of the Undead Pokémon,'' Alex answered. Anthony looked like he was going to have a heart-attack.
''That's an R-rated film!'' Anthony said.
''Sweetie,'' I said leering. ''She's not a kid anymore. Let her go.''
''Okay, but don't stay out too late,'' Anthony sighed.
''Thank you, daddy!'' Alex said hugging and kissing Anthony happily. ''Wanna go tonight, Brendan?''
''O-okay,'' Brendan said. ''I can't wait!''
''Neither can I!'' Alex said. Alex wrapped her arms around Brendan's neck and kissed him. Brendan returned the favor.
''Oh, look at them, Anthony! They're so cute together!'' I said grinning.
''I know. Brendan's a good man,'' Anthony said smiling. ''She's quickly becoming an adult.''
''I can't stand it!'' I said tearing up. Anthony stroked my hair and kissed me on the cheek affectionately. I giggled and cheered-up slightly.
*Brendan's p.o.v*
Later that night, I was waking down the hall from my hotel room. I was clad in a black tuxedo with a white button-up shirt and a white t-shirt underneath. I had black slacks, black dress shoes, and a red neck tie. On my head, I was wearing a black fedora instead of my usual hat. I came upon Alex's hotel room hearing Alex, her mother, and May inside giggling. My heart was racing quickly. I then knocked on the door nervously.
''He's here!'' Alex's mother said.
''Coming!'' Alex hollered.
''Go get 'im, girl!'' May encouraged. Alex opened the door and nearly made my heart stop as my face got hot. She was wearing a black dress with long black gloves and black high-tops. A ruby necklace was wrapped around her neck and her hair was smoothed down and she was wearing red lipstick and eye shadow. I thought my nose would bleed from blushing so hard.
''Wow, you're beautiful, Alex,'' I said calming down.
''Thank you,'' Alex said blushing. ''And you look very handsome.''
''Thank you, m'lady,'' I said blushing and taking her hand.
''Bye mom! Bye May!'' Alex said waving.
''Good bye, sweetie! Have fun!'' Alex's mother said.
''You go, girl!'' May yelled. We then walked down the hall and out of the building to the theater.
''Two for Night of the Undead Pokémon, please,'' I requested to the theater patron.
''You two on a date?'' the patron asked while taking my ATM card.
''Yes,'' we replied.
''Well, I must say. You make a cute couple!'' the patron said happily as he handed us our tickets. Alex and I blushed in response. ''Enjoy the show!''
''Thank you,'' we replied smiling.We went inside and looked around at the immense theater. There were posters for films such as Pikachu's Adventure 2, A Pokémon Love Story and Pokémon Massacre.
''Want anything to eat or drink?'' I asked Alex.
''Some popcorn and sodas, please?'' Alex requested.
''Sure!'' I said smiling. We grabbed a large popcorn and two medium sodas. We made our way to Theater 20 where our movie was showing. We sat down as the movie began. As an homage to the old days of cinema, the film was black-and-white like old B horror movies.
''No! No! Get away from me you monsters!'' a man screamed before getting devoured by a zombie Golduck and Golem. The audience gasped in horror and winced.
''This is really good!'' Alex whispered to me.
''The acting is horrible,'' I responded. As the movie went on, a woman was out walking through the forest. A nervous look was on her face. Suddenly, a swarm of zombie Aipom leapt out of the bushes and started feasting on the poor woman. I leapt in my seat startled in response. ''I hate jump scares,'' I said as my heart raced. Alex put her arm on my shoulder and looked up at me admiringly as she smiled. She rested her head on my shoulder and I felt much better.
''Sayonara, you monsters!'' an overly muscular man said blowing up an entire room full of zombie Pokémon with him in it.
''GEORGE, NOOOO!'' the man's girlfriend screamed in despair. The audience started to cry and sniffle at the heart-breaking scene.
''I think I'm gonna cry, too,'' I said wiping my eyes. Alex giggled and kissed me on the cheek making me smile.
''George was a man with honor. May he rest in peace as we continue to fight the plague,'' the president said saluting George's coffin with an army and the rest of the populace. The ''To be continued…'' line then appeared on the screen.
''I can't wait for the sequel!'' Alex said putting her hands together.
''Neither can I,'' I added. ''And I'd love to take you again, Alex.''
''That'll make it even better!'' she said as we looked each other in the eyes giving each other dreamy looks. We then kissed each other on the lips and we held each other's cheeks.
''Get a room, you sickos!'' a twelve-year old boy yelled at us mockingly. We blushed embarrassedly and scowled at the kid as he ran off laughing.
''Jerk,'' Alex snarled angrily.
''Don't pay any attention to him, sweetie,'' I said to Alex. ''He's just jealous. Let's go.'' I helped Alex up and we walked out of the theater.
''Oof, I don't think I can eat anything else after all that popcorn,'' Alex said clutching her stomach. ''I feel like I'm pregnant!''
''I second that notion,'' I replied also clutching my stomach. ''Let's go out and take a walk.''
''Sounds good,'' Alex said. We exited the building. It was 7:30 p.m. and we still had enough time to enjoy the night. We walked around town looking at the stores until we saw a beautiful place overlooking the sea. To add to the beauty, the moon was above the water. ''Wow, it's beautiful!'' Alex exclaimed.
''Yeah, let's have a seat right here,'' I said. We sat down and leaned against each other.
''This has been a perfect evening, Brendan. I had a great time with you tonight and on this journey,'' Alex said looking at me.
''I feel the same way, Alex. It's been so long since we've met each other in Littleroot Town. I'm happy we went on this journey together. You're the most wonderful woman I've ever met. You're beautiful, kind, funny, spunky, and cheerful,'' I said.
''Oh, you're making me blush, Brendan! I think you're wonderful, too! You're kind, protective, and handsome,'' Alex responded.
''Now I'M blushing,'' I said coyly. Alex giggled which made me laugh and we kissed each other on the lips holding the sides of each other's faces. We looked at each other and saw each other's red faces. My heart was beating madly.
''Now THAT'S a kiss!'' Alex said smiling.
''You deserve it!'' I said happily. We looked at the time and Alex's eyes went wide.
''Oh my gosh, the time! It's eight! I gotta go home!'' Alex said panicking.
''I'll take you,'' I said helping her up. We hurried to the hotel and we stopped in front of Alex's room.
''Thank you, Brendan,'' Alex said. ''We have to do this again!''
''We will. I'm sure of it!'' I said. ''Good night, princess.'' I kissed Alex on the lips.
''Never heard you call me that,'' Alex commented.
''You're the princess of my world!'' I said grinning.
''Aww, good night!'' Alex said as she opened the door. I walked back down the hall to my room. What was an amazing evening. You the man, Brendan, I thought. I opened my door and got inside to get ready for bed. I got under the covers and went to sleep contentedly.