To Guest, I really appreciate your comment. I didn't realize I was almost making Lily kind of Mary Sue like. I usually try to avoid that as much as possible. There is a reason why she is that way, which will be revealed later on in the story.

Fang: RozaCourt does not own Pokémon.

Chapter Two: Iris

"When we were little, Lily and I used to take turns inviting each other to dinner. Then the other will host a sleepover at her house," I was telling Ash and Cilan as we walked to Lily's house. "Lily said she will host both, which is why I told you to bring some clothes and stuff."

"Wait, how did you know she was a show girl if you haven't seen her in years?" Ash asked.

"I watch her show and video chat with her sometimes. Here we are!"

I heard the other guys gasp in awe, which is understandable. Her house and yard are amazing. She had many Pokémon of each type roaming her huge yard that was set around an inn like house. Including Uniswan, who was approaching us.

"Hey there, Uniswan. Are you here to escort us to the house?" I asked, petting her mane.

"Swan." I gestured for the others to follow, and we walked down the long path in the center of the yard to the house. Lily was waiting for us on the porch wearing her hostess uniform.

"I am so glad you can join us tonight. Please allow me to take your coats and bags for you," she replied. We handed her our bags and jackets. "Uniswan, please bring in the other Pokémon for dinner."

"Swan." The Pokémon walked away.

"Iris, do you mind leading your friends to the bathroom to wash their hands then to the dining room?"

"I will be happy to. Right this way, guys." They followed me down the hall to the bathroom. "Isn't this so cool?" I asked as we washed our hands.

"Definitely," Ash commented.

"Lily's hostess manners are quite impeccable," Cilan pointed out thoughtfully.

"When we were younger, she loved to watch her mom entertain guests. After a while, she picked up on the key factors and became a mini-Mrs.-Smith and was hosting many dinner parties herself."

"That's magnificent. The combination of her many abilities makes an outstanding recipe for the perfect hostess." Ash nodded in agreement as we walked into the dining room.

"Iris, it's so nice to see you again." A woman who looked almost like Lily's twin walked in carrying a tray of table wear.

"You too, Mrs. Smith. Here, let me get that for you." I took the tray from Lily's Mom. Ash, Cilan and I set up the table.

"Thank you so much," she replied as we finished. "So who are your new friends?"

"This is Ash and Cilan. Ash wants to be a Pokémon master and Cilan is a Pokémon connoisseur." I gave her a hug as the door opened behind us.

"Pika, pika!" Pikachu turned around on Ash's shoulder.

"Pikachu!" he greeted. We all turned around and saw Pikachuett waving from her trainer's shoulder. Uniswan was ushering many Pokémon into the big dining room.

"You can bring out your Pokémon now. Pikachuett will make sure they are comfortable during the meal," Lily replied. We brought out our Pokémon and watched them all follow Pikachuett.

"Is your dad joining us, Lily?" I asked as we all sat at the table. She bit her lip and shook her head.

"Daddy is on a trip right now. So, who's hungry?" She clapped twice and many men in black walked into the room from the kitchen pushing carts. Soon, everyone, including the Pokémon, had been served.

"Enjoy!" And enjoyed we did!

"Mrs. Smith, of all things, I think it's you and Lily's cooking I missed the most!" I sighed as we all finished eating.

"Thank you, Iris. Why don't you four go on and take your Pokémon up to the playroom? The berry cake isn't quite finished yet."

"I can stay and help you clean up," replied Cilan as we all stood up.

"That is very kind of you. Thank you, Cilan."

Ash, Lily, and I followed the Pokémon upstairs to the PokéPlayroom. Axew and the other Pokémon all ran straight in and started playing. Pikachu stayed at Ash's side.

"Pika?" Pikachuett noticed Pikachu wasn't following and walked back to stand in front of him. "Pikachu?"

"Pika." He shook his head.

"What are they saying?" Ash asked Lily.

"She was wondering if he would like to play. He said no. Now he's telling her about the time he was almost trapped in a playroom on a so called cruise ship by Team Rocket. He says he'd rather stay by your side to prevent that from happening again."

"Pika, pika? Pikachu!" She held out her hand, which he grabbed.

"Pikachu!" They ran off.

"Aw! She asked him if he could play with her and told him she would protect him. He said yes, thank you."

"Awwww!" Ash and I said.