Adventures in Hoenn

Chapter Forty-Three: Alex VS. Brendan! Done Forever?!

*Anthony's p.o.v (Dream)*

I was walking down the hall towards Alex's room carrying a tray of lemonade and two glasses. It's been two weeks since Alex became the Hoenn Pokémon League Champion. Brendan came over to our house for a visit much to Alex's excitement. I came up to Alex's door and knocked. ''Alex? It's me,'' I called while knocking. ''I have some lemonade for you and Brendan to share. It's my special homemade brand!'' I heard groaning coming from within Alex's room. It sounded like it was coming from a woman. What's that noise? The television? It sounds like a sex movie. ''Alex? Are you okay?'' I asked louder. The groaning continued. ''I'm coming in!'' I opened the door and was aghast at what I saw causing me to drop the tray to the ground. Alex and Brendan were under Alex's bed covers. NAKED! And having…My jaw opened as wider than it ever had in my life! ''ALEX! BRENDAN! HOW COULD YOU?!'' I roared angry and horrified. Alex and Brendan ignored me. ''STOP IT! NOW!'' I screamed running towards Brendan. I attempted to pull Brendan off of Alex but my hands passed right through his body! ''What?!'' I exclaimed. ''LARRAINE! COME LOOK AT WHAT OUR DAUGHTER IS DOING!'' Larraine didn't come. This living nightmare continued for what seemed like several agonizing hours and I could do nothing about it! I screamed in frustration and sadness at my predicament.

*Larraine's p.o.v*

''No…stop! Alex please stop! I'm begging you!'' I heard Anthony mumble in his sleep waking me up. ''You're too young to raise children!'' Anthony was obviously having a nightmare and in a cold sweat.

''Sweetie! Sweetie, wake up!'' I yelled shaking Anthony's arm. Anthony got up quickly screaming, sweating, and panting.

''Oh…it was just a dream,'' Anthony said relieved while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

''What was going on?'' I asked concerned.

''My nightmare involved Alex and Brendan having…Ugh, I don't even want to talk about it,'' Anthony said holding his head with one hand.

''I think I have an idea about where you're going with this,'' I said trying to smile. Anthony's side of the bed was caked in sweat.

''I'm going to go get some water and get cleaned up,'' Anthony said getting out of bed. Anthony walked down the hall.

''Hmm, he's really concerned about our little baby,'' I said lying down. ''And he'll have another little one to be concerned about.'' Anthony came back into the room and lied down.

''I feel much better now,'' Anthony said calmly. ''I hope Alex is okay.''

''You worry too much,'' I said wrapping my arms around him. ''She's a responsible young woman. I'm sure she's having a great time at the Pokémon League. Now, don't focus on that and focus on ME.'' I got on top of Anthony.

''I see where this is going,'' Anthony chuckled. We put our hands on the sides of each other's faces. We were about to kiss when the video phone rang causing us to look. It was Alex. We got up and I answered the phone. Alex's image appeared on the screen. She had a cross expression on her face. ''Hey sweetie,'' Anthony said feeling that something was wrong. ''What's wrong?''

''It's Brendan,'' Alex responded. Anthony's eyes widened in anger.

''He got you pregnant, didn't he?!'' Anthony yelled.

''WHA?!'' Alex exclaimed as she blushed.

''Don't mind him, sweetie,'' I said covering Anthony's mouth while dropping sweat. Always have to jump to conclusions, don't you? I thought annoyed. ''Anyways, what about Brendan?''

''We had a fight earlier this morning,'' Alex explained. ''I was training my Pokémon in the forest when Brendan came. Everything was fine at first but he said that apparently my technique was off. I disregarded his 'advice' saying how constant attacking, your strategy, was better. He then got mad at me and I him. Later in the afternoon, he came by to apologize but I refused to forgive him. I turned away from him and he grabbed me and yelled in my face for doing so. I then punched him square in the nose and we broke up.''

''You punched him?! Alex you can't do that! You know better!'' Anthony scolded. ''I think you shouldn't have gotten offended so easily. It sounded like Brendan was just trying to help you.''

''But dad, he-'' Alex began.

''I don't care! You're letting your emotions control your actions again,'' Anthony interrupted. ''You need to stop being so headstrong and not take offense when someone's constructively criticizing you.''

''You don't care what I'm saying! You're the one who doesn't listen!'' Alex retorted as tears formed in her eyes. Our mouths dropped in surprise at Alex's remark.

''How dare you! I DO listen to you, Alex!'' Anthony responded. ''And see? This is what I'm talking about! You just cover your ears whenever someone advises you sternly!'' Alex glared at Anthony as tears dripped from her eyes.

''I'm hanging up now,'' Alex snarled.

''Alex wait!'' I said quickly. But, the image disappeared.

''Ugh, that girl. I love her with all my heart but..ugh. Sometimes she doesn't listen to me,'' Anthony said exasperated. I closed the video phone and we lied back down in bed. Anthony sighed trying to relax himself. ''Well, she probably got her headstrong personality from me so who am I to criticize?''

''I hope Alex will try and patch things up with Brendan,'' I said hugging Anthony lightly. ''I don't want to see her relationship with Brendan go down in flames.'' My eyes moistened.

''Now now, dear. Everyone's relationships get tested every now and again,'' Anthony said comfortingly as he hugged me back. ''Heck, even you and I had some arguments sometimes but it never lasted that long.''

''You're right,'' I said as the tears disappeared. ''She still has a lot to learn about relationships. I know she can work it out.''

''So do I,'' Anthony said kissing me on the lips. ''Good night, sweetie.''

''Good night,'' I said nuzzling Anthony.

*Alex's p.o.v*

I hung up on my family, slammed the video phone shut, and lied down on the bed screaming in anger. May sat cross-legged on the bed angrily. ''Why don't they understand?!'' I screamed.

''Oh, they understand. But, you're just too self-absorbed to understand others,'' May sneered. I sat up and glared daggers at May.

''Shut your mouth! Just SHUT your FREAKING MOUTH!'' I shouted.

''No, I won't. You may have gotten eight Badges and a lot of Pokémon, but you need to grow up and understand when others who care about you are trying to help you,'' May said putting her feet on the floor. I raised my fist at May ready to punch her but I didn't follow through on doing so. May flinched in response. I put my arm down and sighed.

''I don't have time to deal with you, May,'' I said exasperated. ''I need to get my sleep for tomorrow when I crush Brendan with my power.'' I got under the covers and turned away from May. ''Good night.'' May didn't respond.

*Brendan's p.o.v*

I walked down the corridor towards my battle with Alex. My nose was bandaged up after Alex broke it. I can't believe that happened between us yesterday, I thought regretfully. I guess that Alex and I were never meant to be. I'm sorry that it had to come to that, Alex. I entered the room. My parents and May were in the stands. Alex had yet to arrive. Dad was angry with Alex for what she did to me while my mother was upset that Alex and I broke up. Perhaps she held onto a glimmer of hope that she and I would make up?

''Good luck, Brendan,'' my mother said trying to smile.

''Yes you can do it, Brendan,'' dad added.

''We're here rooting for you,'' May chimed.

''Thanks, guys,'' I said in an attempt to be cheerful. I then saw Alex coming down the hall with a scowl on her face. All my happiness was sucked out of me like a mosquito sucking blood.

''Well? Let's get this over with, Brendan,'' Alex sneered pulling out a Poké Ball.

''Your wish is my command, your majesty,'' I said sarcastically doing the same. I summoned Muk while Alex summoned Flygon.

''Flygon, Dragon Claw!'' Alex commanded. Flygon flew straight towards Muk with elongated claws.

''Poison Jab, Muk!'' I yelled. Muk's fist glowed purple and ducked under Flygon and punched her in the stomach. Flygon got a sickened expression on her face.

''Crap. Poisoned,'' Alex said under her breath.

''Nothing like a little pressure to help you win,'' I smirked.

''I'll show you,'' Alex growled. ''Flygon, Sandstorm!'' Flygon whipped up a sandstorm by flapping her wings. The sandstorm blew viciously causing Muk to cover her eyes in pain. ''What was that about pressuring your opponent to win, Brendan?'' Don't count your chickens before they hatch, Alex, I thought.

''Muk, hang in there!'' I encouraged. Muk looked around for Flygon. I could barely notice Flygon circling Muk in the sandstorm. Flygon closed in on Muk from the right. ''Muk, to the right!'' Muk dodged out of the way of Flygon's Dragon Claw. ''Sludge Bomb!'' Muk bombed Flygon with explosive sludge knocking her down. ''Now, move in for Body Slam!'' Muk slithered over towards Flygon and raised up.

''Flygon, Dragonbreath!'' Alex commanded. Flygon tried to move but due to the poison, couldn't turn around. Muk then collapsed onto Flygon smothering her. Muk got up and revealed the knocked out Flygon. The sandstorm then subsided. Alex cursed under her breath and returned Flygon.

''Good job, Muk,'' I complimented. Alex then summoned Gallade who extened his blade fiercely. ''Return, Mu-''

''Psycho Cut!'' Alex yelled. Gallade fired a purple energy at Muk knocking her out.

''What the heck, Alex?!'' I screamed angrily. ''I was returning Muk!''

''I don't care! We're fighting to the end!'' Alex snapped. I growled and returned the unconscious Muk to her Ball. I then pulled out Swellow's Poké Ball and summoned him.

''You going to switch out, Alex? Swellow's a Flying-type and has an advantage over Gallade,'' I boasted.

''Types don't matter in a Pokémon match, smart aleck,'' Alex snarled. ''Gallade, Psycho Cut!'' Gallade fired the energy at Swellow.

''Dodge and use Aerial Ace!'' I cried. Swellow flew around the attack and attempted to tackle Gallade.

''Gallade, Thunderpunch!'' Alex ordered. Swellow was slugged with an electric fist causing Swellow to be paralyzed. ''Now we can hit Swellow easier since it's slower.'' I smirked in response knowing what Alex has unwittingly done. Swellow was then enveloped in a red aura and his eyes turned red with fury as he screeched. ''What the-?!''

''You didn't know?'' I said sarcastically. ''Swellow's main Ability is Guts. This ability increases Swellow's power when he's afflicted with a status ailment. In this case, paralysis. Plus, Swellow is not affected by paralysis in the slightest and will still be as fast as he usually is!''

''Well, YOU know so much about Pokémon,'' Alex said sarcastically.

''Well, I WAS taught by the best,'' I snorted in response.

''So was I!'' Alex shouted. ''Gallade, Drain Punch!'' Gallade's fist glowed green as he charged at Swellow.

''Swellow, Façade!'' I commanded. Swellow tackled Gallade causing him to skid backwards.

''We won't take that! Gallade, Stone Edge!'' Alex yelled. Gallade summoned jagged stones below Swellow. Gallade then gestured upwards for the stones to fly upwards.

''Swellow, Double Team!'' I commanded. Swellow formed several copies of himself causing the stones to miss him. The copies still remaining swarmed Gallade. ''Now, Aerial Ace!'' The Swellows tackled Gallade knocking him down and knocking him out. Alex growled loudly and returned Gallade. Swellow's doppelgangers disappeared and Swellow landed on the ground puffing out his chest proudly.

''Okay, one more Pokémon left,'' Alex said almost inaudibly. Alex tossed her Poké Ball and summoned Swampert.

''You're going to use an even slower Pokémon?'' I asked snidely. ''You're making this too easy!'' Swampert snorted and clenched his fists angrily.

''Don't doubt, Swampert. He's gotten me out of some tight spots,'' Alex leered.

''Swampert!'' Swampert said slamming his fists on the ground.

''Whatever. Swellow, Façade!'' I said. Swellow flew towards Swampert at high speeds.

''Avalanche!'' Alex commanded. Swampert summoned icy rocks and snow above Swellow causing Swellow to fall to the ground as they hit Swellow. ''Now Surf!'' Swampert rode the wave he created and swamped Swellow with water knocking him out.

''Hmm, not bad,'' I said returning Swellow. I threw my next Poké Ball summoning Sceptile. ''But, this match belongs to me, sweetie.''

''Don't call me, sweetie,'' Alex growled. ''We're through, remember?!''

''Yeah! And I say good riddance!'' I snapped.

''Jerk!'' Alex shouted.

''Witch!'' I countered. Alex growled in frustration.

''Swampert, Surf!'' Alex called. Swampert created a wave of water attempting to knock down Sceptile.

''Sceptile, leap and use Leaf Blade!'' I ordered in response. Sceptile leapt over the water and dove at Swampert ready to slash Swampert.

''Ice Punch NOW!'' Alex commanded quickly. Swampert's right fist froze and connected it with Sceptile's Leaf Blade. Sparks flew between the two's attacks. Sceptile lost his balance and Swampert punched him in the stomach knocking him away.

''Sceptile!'' I cried in despair.

''FINISH HIM OFF WITH HYDRO CANNON!'' Alex screamed. Swampert doused Sceptile with a massive blast of water sending Swampert flying towards the wall on my side of the room.

''Sceptile, you okay buddy?'' I asked running up to Sceptile. Sceptile opened his eyes and smiled getting up. ''There we go, buddy. We're not done just yet, Alex. Let's go!'' Alex sneered in response.

''Fine. We got this match in the bag!'' Alex shouted. ''Swampert, use-'' However, Swampert was panting heavily and lying on the ground exhausted. ''What's wrong, Swampert?!''

''Hydro Cannon forces the user to rest in response. Just like Frenzy Plant and Blast Burn,'' I said.

''I asked Swampert! Not you!'' Alex snapped loudly. ''Swampert, get up!''

''S-Swamp,'' Swampert said shaking his head ''no.''

''What do you mean you're too tired?!'' Alex shrieked. ''This is the match that'll decide whether we move on to the Champion or not!'' Swampert then got up fully rested but with a sad look on his face. ''That's more like it.'' She's pushing him too hard, I thought shocked at Alex's actions. Alex usually always treated her Pokémon with kindness. ''Swampert, Waterfall!'' Alex commanded. Swampert rode a river of water towards Sceptile.

''Grass Knot, Sceptile!'' I yelled. Sceptile caused roots to appear below Swampert canceling Swampert's attack and causing Swampert to trip.

''Oh no!'' Alex yelled panicked.

''Now, Leaf Blade!'' I commanded. Sceptile leapt at Swampert and finished off Swampert. My heart practically stopped. ''We did it…'' I said panting. ''WE WON! Sceptile, we won!'' Sceptile ran up to me and hugged me.

''You did it, Brendan! Congratulations!'' May cheered.

''I can't believe that our son will get to fight the Champion!'' my mother beamed.

''That's my boy! I couldn't be prouder!'' my dad boasted. I glanced over at Alex and saw her standing with a shocked expression on her face as Swampert still laid n the ground knocked out.

''I l-lost?'' she stammered. ''H-how?''

''It was because of poor strategy and pushing your Pokémon too hard,'' I replied. ''A real trainer knows their Pokémon's limits. And obviously you didn't.'' Alex stared at me with a stunned expression. She then collapsed to her knees and hands silently. ''Better luck next time, I guess.'' Sceptile and I then walked down the hall leaving Alex behind.

One hour later…

My family, May and I were at the beach celebrating my victory. There was a table set up with pizza, water and soda spread around it. My Pokémon also got a chance to taste what pizza was like. Some like Sceptile and Muk adored it while others like Swellow could care less.

''Here's to Brendan's hopeful victory at the Pokémon League,'' my dad said holding his drink up for a toast. ''Cheers!''

''Cheers!'' my mother and May said touching my dad's drink with theirs. Everyone looked at me quizzically.

''Oh, yeah. Cheers,'' I said doing the same. Everyone easily picked up on my aura of sadness.

''What's wrong, sweetie?'' my mother asked touching my knee with her gentle hand.

''I haven't seen Alex in awhile,'' I explained. ''I'm starting to worry about her.''

''Hmph, she's probably sulking not able to take a loss,'' my dad snorted. My mom, Pokémon, and May just smiled.

''You still love her, don't you?'' my mother asked.

''Well, I…uh…'' I said turning red embarrassed. I gulped nervously. ''Yes. Yes, I do.'' Tears formed in my eyes. ''But, Alex said she'd never forgive me. What if it's hopeless to try and reconcile with her?''

''It's worth trying again, dear,'' my mother went on.

''That's right, Brendan. I'm sure that deep down, she still loves you, too,'' May chimed in. I looked at my Pokémon and they nodded thinking the same thing.

''You should listen to her mother, Brendan,'' my dad added. ''She's an expert when it comes to this kind of subject.''

''Okay,'' I said smiling and standing up. ''I'm going to go find her.'' I then ran off to go find Alex. I went to Alex's room first and knocked. ''Alex? It's me, Brendan. Can we talk?'' I called knocking. No response. I then ran outside towards the woods. I ran for several minutes but couldn't find her. ''ALEX! WHERE ARE YOU?!'' I then heard a crash and Alex scream. Oh Arceus. That's not good, I thought panicking. My heart was racing in fear as to what could be wrong.

*Alex's p.o.v (Five minutes earlier…)*

I sat at the edge of a sea cliff depressed. A real trainer knows their Pokémon's limits. And obviously you didn't, Brendan's quote came back to me. I'm no Pokémon Trainer, I thought. Brendan was right. I pushed my Pokémon too hard. I don't deserve to be a Pokémon Trainer. I should just release my- Suddenly, the ground below me broke away and I began to fall. I quickly grabbed a ledge. I looked up and could briefly see a shadowy figure before it disappeared. What the heck was that? A Pokémon? I thought. Doesn't matter! I'm going to die!

''ALEX!'' I heard Brendan yell. I looked up and Brendan soon appeared. ''Alex, are you okay?!''

''Yeah,'' I yelled back. ''The ground just gave way!'' I was starting to lose my grip. ''Help me!''

''Can you pull out, Flygon?!'' Brendan asked.

''No, she's in my back pack!'' I responded.

''Well, hold on! I'm coming!'' Brendan said. Brendan started to climb down.

''No, Brendan! It's too dangerous!'' I yelled aghast at what Brendan was doing.

''I don't care!'' Brendan replied as he made his way down. ''I love you! I'd put myself in danger for you anytime!'' My face flushed red in an instant.

''B-Brendan, I'm sorry about fighting with you yesterday,'' I said as my eyes moistened. ''You're right. I'm not a good Trainer!''

''No, I'm sorry Alex,'' Brendan butted in as he was about ten feet away. ''I shouldn't have been so harsh on you. I don't want to fight anymore.'' Brendan was arm's length away from me. He reached out to me. ''Do you forgive me?''

''O-of course,'' I said smiling and reaching to Brendan. However, I lost my grip and began to fall.

''ALEX! NOOO!'' Brendan screamed. Brendan leapt off the rock wall and hugged me.

''This is the end of us!'' I screamed bracing myself for the worst as we plunged towards the rocks below us.

''I love you, Alex!'' Brendan yelled as the rocks neared us.

''I love you too, Brendan!'' I yelled back. The rocks were getting closer. In a few minutes, we'll be dead. All of a sudden, something scooped us up and we found ourselves flying upwards. The Pokémon was orange and blue and was about the size of an adult human. ''W-who are you?''

''I AM DEOXYS, A POKEMON FROM OUTERSPACE,'' the Pokémon answered.

''Wow. From space?'' I said in awe. Deoxys then set us down on the ground gently. ''Thank you for saving us.''

''YOU'RE VERY WELCOME,'' Deoxys responded. ''I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE THE BLOOD OF HEROES WITHIN YOU.''

''Do you mean my dad?'' I asked. Brendan just looked at us confused.

''YES. HIS TEAM HELPED ME IN MY GREATEST HOUR OF NEED,'' Deoxys elaborated. ''BUT BE FOREWARNED, ALEX. THERE IS A DARKNESS THAT IS AFTER YOU. STAY ALERT.'' A chill ran up my spine. Deoxys then changed its form. It was then much sleeker and aerodynamic. Deoxys then blasted off knocking Brendan and I onto our rears.

''Wow, that was fast,'' Brendan said wide-eyed.

''Y-yeah,'' I said just as surprised.

''Anyways, what was Deoxys saying to you?'' Brendan asked getting up.

''It was saying something about me having the blood of heroes and how something is after me,'' I responded causing me to shudder.

''Well, don't worry about it,'' Brendan said hugging me. ''You can handle anything. I know it.''

''You think so?'' I asked blushing.

''Mmm-hmm,'' Brendan answered nodding. ''You're a great Trainer.'' Brendan then kissed my lips. I put my hands on the sides of Brendan's head.

''I'm happy we made up, Brendan,'' I said nuzzling him.

''So am I,'' Brendan responded. We then laid down on the grass and looked up at the beautiful night sky.

*?'s p.o.v*

''So you survived, hmm?'' I said rubbing my chin standing in the shadows of the trees. ''Lucky girl. Don't get too comfortable, though. I will have my revenge on your accursed father. And the best way to do that is through YOU.'' I chuckled evilly to myself and vanished out of sight.

SO! What did you guys think, huh? You likey? :3 I really do hope you enjoyed this chapter. The end of this story is upon us! At least two more chapters are in the works so brace yourselves! Oh, and did you guys think I went a little too far with the sexuality in the beginning? I didn't reference any body parts or anything like that but I'm just not sure. Thanks again to Aaron Crimson for his help with this and the previous chapter. His story, Galactic Destruction in Hoenn, is fantastic! Please, I implore you. Check it out and subscribe to him! Also, don't forget to vote on my new poll to determine the next Pokémon story I write! Ah, one more thing. Fans of the Team Wildfire saga will recognize the ''shadowy figure.'' ;) Thank you for reading and please look forward to more soon!