Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Thirty-Three: The Pokémon League Cometh!
*Brendan's p.o.v*
Alex, May and I were surfing through the sea when we saw it. A great, big castle standing proudly in the middle of the sea.
''It's the Pokémon League!'' Alex exclaimed excitedly. ''We made it! My blood is on fire!''
''I know you're excited Alex. So am I. Let's go register,'' I said. We landed on the beach and made our way to the castle.
''This castle is pretty intimidating,'' May said wide-eyed.
''It just screams 'Worthy Challengers Only'!'' Alex said to May.
''Wonder if we're worthy,'' I said wondering aloud.
''Of course we are Brendan! We made it through the eight Gym Leaders, didn't we? Show a little confidence, sweetie,'' Alex said encouragingly. We entered through the double doors.
''Hello, trainers!'' a girl at the desk said to us smiling. ''I bet you're here to challenge the Elite Four. Please, come this way.'' We did as the girl told us. ''Let me see your Badges.'' Alex and I handed our Badge Cases to the girl. The girl opened the Cases and smiled approvingly. ''Great! Welcome to the Pokémon League! Here, please register yourselves.'' We filled out our personal information and turned in the paperwork. ''Great, you're all set!''
''Thank you,'' Alex and I said smiling.
''We'll show you to your rooms,'' the girl said. She got up and noticed May. ''Are you challenging the Elite Four, young lady?''
''No, I'm just here to support my friends,'' May answered.
''Can she stay in my room?'' Alex asked.
''I don't see why not,'' the girl replied. ''Now, let's go.'' We followed the girl to the elevator and went up to the 4th floor. We exited the elevator and came upon Room 41. ''Here you are, young man,'' the girl said to me opening the door for me. I went into the room and saw a bed up against the wall with a nightstand next to it with a T.V. guide, remote, telephone, and room service number on it, a widescreen T.V. on the opposite end, a window to the left wall with a balcony overlooking the sea, and a closet and a bathroom in the hallway.
''Awesome!'' I exclaimed happily.
''Make yourself at home,'' the girl replied giggling. ''Now, for you ladies, you're in room 45 just down the hall. She handed Alex and May a key each. ''Enjoy your stay here at the Pokémon League!'' the girl said waving goodbye.
''Thank you very much,'' we said together. The girl then walked off.
''They really treat you like royalty here,'' I commented.
''Yeah, it's really nice here,'' Alex said looking around. May walked out onto the balcony.
''This view is amazing!'' she exclaimed happily. We went out and saw the incredible view of the sea. The sun shone down on the sea causing the sea to sparkle. Wingulls hovered above the sea. Wailmers peaked through the surface squirting water through their blowholes.
''It's so beautiful,'' Alex said getting closer to me.
''I know,'' I said wrapping my arm around her shoulder. ''But not as beautiful as you.'' Alex giggled and blushed at my comment and then kissed my lips. ''You're a really good kisser, you know that?'' I asked.
''So are you,'' she said putting her hands on my cheeks. We stared at each other romantically when May interrupted.
''What are those Pokémon?'' she asked pointing to the sky. We looked up and saw two Pokémon flying above chasing each other playfully. They were very streamlined with one being small and red and the other being bigger and blue.
''I think I saw those in a book I read at school. The small one is Latias while the other is Latios,'' I replied.
''They're so cute!'' May yelled. ''HI!'' she yelled again waving to them. The Pokémon looked at us startled. Latias descended and stretched its neck out to be petted. May reached out with her hand, but Latios pushed Latias away and the duo flew away at high speed causing May to groan sadly.
''Someone's a little protective,'' I said with an attitude.
''Reminds me of my dad,'' Alex said laughing. ''Oh, speaking of which, I should call him and the others.''
''Yeah, I should call my folks, too,'' I said picking up the telephone. Alex and May left the room to presumably go to their room and talk to her parents. The phone rang twice when my dad picked up.
''Hello? This is Norman, Leader of the Petalburg Gym,'' dad said professionally.
''Hi, dad. It's me,'' I said.
''Oh, Brendan! How are you?'' dad said excitedly.
''Alex, May and I are here at the Pokémon League ready to challenge the Elite Four,'' I answered.
''Really?! Great! Dear, come here! Our son is at the Pokémon League!'' dad called out.
''He is?! Oh my goodness! Let me talk to him!'' mom said eagerly. ''Hi, honey! You're at the Pokémon League?! I'm so proud of you!''
''Thanks, mom. I'm going to do my best just for you guys!'' I said determined.
''My little boy is going to be the Champion. I can't believe it! My little baby is growing up!'' mom said crying hysterically.
''Oh mom. Don't cry. I'm still your baby,'' I said comfortingly.
''You're right, sweetie. You're still my little boy regardless of how big you get,'' mom said calming down.
''We'll come tomorrow to see you fight, okay?'' my dad said to me.
''Great! I can't wait to see you guys!'' I said happily.
''See you tomorrow then! Love you!'' dad said.
''I love you, too. Bye mom and dad!'' I said.
''Bye!'' they responded before hanging up.
*Anthony's p.o.v*
Larraine and I were lying on our bed watching television. The channel was set to news.
''And in other news, we can expect summer showers in Vermillion City this weekend,'' the news woman said with her Sunflora by her side. Then, there was a knock at the door.
''I'll get it,'' Larraine said getting up. She went down the hall and down the stairs. I heard her open the door when she gasped. ''Hey, you! Welcome!'' she said happily.
''Is Anthony home?'' I heard Napoleon's voice ask. My eyes lit up excitedly.
''In our room, Napoleon! Come on up!'' I yelled. I heard footsteps coming down the hall and saw Napoleon clad in army camouflage run into the room arms spread wide when he noticed my condition and stopped in his tracks shocked.
''Anthony, what happened to you?!'' Napoleon asked in horror.
''It's a very long story,'' I said sighing. ''Archie, the leader of Team Aqua, shot me thrice for revenge. He would've killed us if someone named Steven didn't intervene. Thankfully, Archie is locked up for good.''
''Ooh, if I was around, Archie wouldn't DARE come near my family AGAIN,'' Napoleon snarled angrily.
''Don't worry, I'm okay and that's what matters,'' I said comfortingly.
''Right. Anyways, I figured I'd surprise you all with my visit. I'm off from war duty until next year. How's Alex doing?'' Napoleon asked calming down.
''She's fine the last time I saw her. Haven't heard from her in a whi-'' I said before getting cut-off by the video phone's ringing. I looked, saw it was Alex, and answered it excitedly. ''Hi, Alex!''
''Hi, dad! How're you doing?'' Alex asked.
''Okay more or less. Just wish I was spending time with you,'' I replied sadly. ''Guess what, a special guest that you'll recognize just arrived here at home for a visit!'' I said trying to brighten the mood.
''Hey there!'' Napoleon said coming up to the phone.
''Uncle Napoleon! You're back from the military!'' Alex exclaimed happily. ''How are you?''
''I'm fine! Just wanted to pay a surprise visit to your father,'' Napoleon answered smiling.
''And he did surprise me,'' I added.
''That's great. By the way, I'm here at the Hoenn Pokémon League ready to take on the Elite Four!'' Alex said excitedly. My heart swelled with pride.
''That's great! I'm so proud of you! Oh man, I wish I could be there with you, cheering you on, and congratulating you when you become the Champion,'' I said wishfully. ''But, I have to stay home and rest while I wait for my broken bones to heal,'' I sighed sadly.
''I know. But, check out the Pokémon League Channel and you might see me on T.V.,'' Alex said trying to brighten the mood.
''My little girl is going to be on television. Ugh, I can STAND how fast you're growing up! Soon, you'll beat the Champion, then you'll be in college, then you'll get married, and then you'll have kids of your own! AUGH!'' I said distressed.
''There there, brother. One thing at a time,'' Napoleon said patting my head.
''I'm your baby girl no matter what, dad. Don't worry,'' Alex said cheerfully.
''You're right,'' I said cheering up. ''Good luck, sweetheart. We're rooting for you!''
''Thanks, guys!'' Alex said getting ready to hang up until someone knocked at the door. May opened it and in came Brendan. ''Brendan! Come here and meet more of my family!'' Alex said pushily.
''Hi,'' Brendan said timidly.
''Who're you?'' Napoleon asked curiously.
''I'm Brendan, Alex's boyfriend,'' Brendan answered shyly.
''Oh ho! Alex has a BOYFRIEND?! This is what my niece has been up to behind my back?'' Napoleon said informally. ''Have you two kissed and got romantic on us?'' Brendan and Alex blushed an embarrassed red.
''Don't mind this goof, Brendan. He's ALWAYS like this,'' Alex said embarrassed.
''It's nice to meet you,'' Brendan said laughing.
''You, too,'' Napoleon replied smiling.
''Say Napoleon, would you like to stay for dinner?'' Larraine asked coming into the room. She then noticed Alex and her eyes lit up. ''Hi, darling! How are you?! Where are you?!'' she asked as she ran up to the screen.
''I'm great! I'm at the Pokémon League!'' Alex responded proudly.
''How exciting! I wish I could come! But, I'm playing nurse for your father and Alice,'' Larraine said calming down.
''Who's Alice? Are you keeping secrets from me?'' Napoleon asked suspiciously.
''That's ANOTHER long story,'' I sighed.
''Well, good luck, honey!'' Larraine smiled. ''Do your best!''
''Will do! I'll talk to you later, okay?'' Alex said.
''Take care, dear,'' I said waving.
''I will. Bye!'' Alex said before hanging up.
''In response to your question, Larraine: yes, thank you for inviting me to dinner,'' Napoleon said turning to Larraine.
''Great! We'd love to have you! Please, invite your wife, Mindy, and your son, Isaac,'' Larraine encouraged.
''Okay, I'll call them,'' Napoleon said. ''Could I use your phone?''
''Of course!'' Larraine said smiling. ''Could you help me help up Anthony into in wheelchair?''
''You bet,'' Napoleon said happily. Napoleon and Larraine grabbed me from beneath my arms and lifted me into my wheelchair. ''Man, and I thought you were heavy as a kid!'' Napoleon said trying to sound serious.
''Ha ha,'' I said rolling my eyes. ''Anyways, after you're done talking to your family, I'll take you to meet Alice.''
''Great!'' Napoleon said smiling as he dialed his number.
''I'll get dinner ready! We're having beef stew!'' Larraine said walking out of the room.
''Okay, we'll be right there!'' I called out.
''Hi, dear,'' Napoleon said talking to Mindy. ''Yeah, I'm back from the military! I'll be off until next year and just paid my brother and his wife a visit. They invited you, Isaac and I over for dinner. Would you like to come? Great! We'll meet you here! I love you, too. Bye!'' Napoleon then hung up the phone. ''Okay, again, who's this Alice?''
''I'll take you to her,'' I said.
''Alright,'' Napoleon said pushing on my wheelchair. We then made our way to Alex's room. ''Have you gained weight?'' Napoleon said laughing and straining.
''Well, it's not easy being bed-ridden,'' I commented.
''Well, when you're better, we're going to the gym!'' Napoleon said teasing. ''You need to stay in shape, Mr. Savior of the World!''
''Right,'' I said dropping sweat.