A/N: Hi everyone not much to say other than this next one is short as well and sorry for the wait so I Hope you enjoy! Reviews are welcome :)
DISCLAIMER: I DONT OWN POKEMON
paring: Oldrivalshipping
G: Green
"So I was thinking of restoring an old Helix fossil this time to brink back an extinct Omnayte. We dug it up on the Island and it turns out it was actually near the Aerodactyl we found years ago. The discovery of all these prehistoric Pokemon are amazing. I'm glad I decided to join the field in researching these", Gary smiled as he patted a Bulbasaur that was getting ready for a batch of new trainers later that morning. "Saur bulba bulba". The Pokemon crooned happily at Gary's affectionate pat to it's bulb.
Looking up from Tracey's latest sketches of the Pokemon roaming the ranch. "I do say Gary that I am most proud of you. I'm glad to hear the news and to share along in your excitement. Oh and Tracey these are fantastic sketches, Gary have a look. You would be surprised at what you may learn of a Pokemon from a drawing or picture of some sort".
"Thanks Gramps! Yeah sure I'll take a look when your done. Hey Tracey when did you draw those?"
Closing a container of Pokemon food so the three Kanto starters can eat their breakfast. "Yesterday afternoon, it's nice seeing the Pokemon interacting with each other in a nice way and to capture it down on paper when they don't realize they are being watched".
"Wow the Tangela and Pidgey seem really happy in this one!". Gary was genuinely impressed by his friends ability to sketch something at the drop of a hat.
A snort came from the doirway leading to where the three men were talking garnering their attention. "Wow Garebear you're actually praising someone else's work and with out a condescending tone. Heh, I think you lost your touch". The tone of the teen girls' voice changed at the last half from a mock condensing tone to one with a playful air to it.
Professor Oak got up and gave the brunette a hug immediately. "How are you my dear? It's been so long since I've seen you, well since we all have seen you". Returning the warm embrace,"It's nice to see you too!"
Tracey looked a bit confused and it had nothing to do with the girl standing there whom he still had no clue as to what her name was. It was Gary's expression. One he has never seen before. The former trainer stood there speechless, a feat that he didn't think possible- Gary was one to always have a comment or a quip, wether it was needed or not.
Gary's breath hitched and his heart began to beat like a wild drum at a rock concert. He swore everyone could hear it, that she could see it beating a mile a minute like a herd of Rhyhorn running through the ranch. He looked her up and down. Damn. Beautiful. That color. Oh she was wearing that color and it suited her. It always looked nice on her, who knew a cool color on the wheel could make her look so hot. "G-Greene". He stuttered out. It was all he could say.
"Leaf I, when did you get back to Pallet?". He questioned as he found his voice after a moment while fighting a blush to his cheeks, the room all of a sudden got warm and it had nothing to do with his lab coat.
Before she could answer, "Oh your Leaf Greene. Hi I'm Tracey and I heard all about you from Ga-". The teen was cut off by a hand that stopped him mid sentence. The girl blushed because she could still make out whose name was said and smiled inwardly having a crush on him and all. "So you talk about me huh, Garebear". She had a twinkle of mischief in her eyes as she spoke.
Professor Oak looked on and smiled. Ah young love.
"Would you like to look at the Ranch. A lot has changed since you last seen it". Leaf accepted and when they weren't looking Tracey received a wink from Professor Oak.
"So you're a researcher now. Wow that's incredible. I'm kinda surprised your not still competing for badges".
"Nah, while I was in Johto and would catch up with Ash and the gang he traveled with my heart began to not be in training any more. We got matched up in the Silver Conference and when Ash's Charizard beat Blastoise, that was it. I started realizing being a Master is more Ash's calling than mine. So I research fossilized Pokemon and it's really full filling and I enjoy it".
"I'm proud of you and it sounds like you matured a lot to".
"So what have you been up to all these years anyway?".
Smiling Leaf said,"Becoming a grass type specialist. I have been trying to catch and train as many as I can while keeping Venusaur by my side".
He gave her a handsome smile while giving her praise and got the nerve to ask,"Are you free tonight? If you are I would like to take you to dinner if your up for it?".
Leaf Greene gave Gary a once over,"Like a date?".
He replied simply with,"Do you want it to be one?".
That was it. It was now or never. Gary never stopped having a crush on the girl and was too afraid to ask and always wanted to know. What he didn't know was that the girl felt the same.
" I'll be at my parents house. Pick me up at eight".
That was all she said as she walked away from the now very happy teen.
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