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Chapter Fourteen

Touko frowned as she waited for her Pokémon to be healed. N was such an idiot sometimes. And why did he need so much power? What was so important to him that caused a need for so much power? What were his goals? He said something about being a hero. Why? He was fine just the way he is. Or, at least Touko thought so.

She walked over to the counter as she heard the familiar beep of the machine. She had lost the want to go to the gym. But it was also a museum. Maybe walking around there would get her into the mood for battling again.

Touko didn't really understand the reason why the fight with N bothered her so much. Wasn't she the one who generated it? Wasn't she the one who walked away? She had brought on the fight, so why did she feel so angry at N for fighting back? It was a natural thing. Human nature. And yet, it bothered her.

She could ask Bianca for help. For advice. But no, that didn't seem like the best idea. Bianca, the romantic hearted girl she was, would say it was a crush. But there was no way she could have a crush on N. Unlike Bianca, Touko wasn't the kind of person to immediately start romantically liking a person. She'd never even liked someone in that way.

There was no way she could ask Cheren. He'd call her an idiot. It was clear that Cheren didn't like N. No, he'd most likely make fun of her. He would be questioning her thoughts and anger more than she already was.

So, she was alone. No one to confide to. No one to help her understand her thoughts. A soft sigh escaped her lips. It was frustrating. Perhaps she could call her mother…

Touko was roughly brought out of her thoughts as she walked into someone. She blushed looking at the person. A boy around her age.

"I'm so sorry!" She bowed her head. The boy just smiled.

He was wearing a hat just like hers, but only the back of the hat was white, instead of white all over like Touko's. The front of the hat was red and the bill was black. The bill of Touko's hat was pink, and her Poké Ball design was pink instead of black like his.

He had brown hair a shade lighter than Touko's and brown eyes. He wore a blue jacket and black pants. He had on a black shirt, barely seen underneath his jacket, and red shoes.

"Don't worry about it. I walk into people all the time." At this, Touko giggled. The boy smiled wider, looking down at her.

"I'm Touya, by the way," He said.

"I'm Touko," She said, smiling up at him.

"Nice to meet you." Touko heard a familiar sound.

"Dewott!" She blinked in surprise, looking down at the Poké Ball in her hand.

"What…?" She released her Dewott just as another walked into her line of view. It had been hiding behind Touya's shoes.

"Hey, Obelia look! It's you!" He laughed as his Dewott, Obelia, walked cautiously over to Ordell.

"Obelia? What does that mean?" Touya scratched his head.

"Well, it has something to do with waves… But I picked the name because the shortest meaning of it is sea," He said. She beamed. Another person who picked names because of the meaning.

"This little guy is Ordell," Touko smiled down at the the Pokémon.

"And that means?" He asked.

"Beginning. He was my starter Pokémon. Of course, he was an Oshawott when I got him," She explained. Touya nodded.

"The same with me," He said.

"Are you here to battle the gym leader?" She asked. He nodded.

"I'm excited. Pokémon battles are always fun. Lately though, there seem to be less Trainers around. Probably has to do with that stupid Team Plasma. Pokémon liberation…" Touya glared at the ground before shaking his head fiercely.

"I know! It's just... Ugh!" Touko clenched her hands into fists, and Ordell put his little paw on her shoe. She smiled down at it.

"Don't worry little guy. We'll show them that they're wrong," Touya smiled at her.

"You're pretty cool Touko," He said. She smiled brightly at him.

"Thanks so much! You know, everyone I meet is just so super nice. Like you!" Touya blushed slightly.

"O-oh… Thanks. Everyone?" Touko frowned.

"Well, not Team Plasma people, but the random Trainers and all the people I meet in towns. One girl even gave me a Pokémon!" Touya smiled at her.

"I know it's really cool. There are some really cool people. Like the girl Bianca, and this guy Cheren. They were nice. Well, Cheren wasn't at first, but he was cool with me after a while. And Bianca… Hey, what's wrong?" He tilted his head as Touko's face fell.

"Those are my best friends… I saw Cheren today, and Bianca last night, but…" Touko frowned, looking down.

"But?"

"I don't know… I started my journey, thinking that it would be a good opportunity to get even closer with my best friends… But we all split up right away, and… I'm usually alone, besides my Pokémon… Geez, I'm sorry…" She hurriedly wiped her eyes. She was crying in front of a stranger! He'd totally think she's a crybaby… Touya hugged Touko tightly.

"It's fine. If you need to let it out, then let it out," He said.

"No, I'm bothering you… I'm sorry…" She felt his hand on top of her head.

"You're not..." He looked down at her, pulling back slightly.

"So, you're lonely then," He said. She blushed.

"Well then, I'll travel with you, if that's okay." She smiled, nodding happily.

"You're funny," He said. She smiled.

"Thanks..." She muttered. He grinned, and for the moment, she forgot about N. Forgot about the fight. Forgot about him completely. But only for a moment.

Touya, I choose you! Hehe. I thought it would be fun to put him in, so here he is! I know most stories have him as a brother or a childhood friend like Bianca or Cheren, but I thought it would be cool for them to just meet out of nowhere... I don't know. I hope you like it! Please review!