Char's Days in Nido City
By: Alpha29King
Chapter 5: Char and Knight's night out
Sidenote: Sorry for the wait. I've been working on several other fics. While I only got a few out, why not check 'em out.
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A week and a half later...
"FREEZE! STOP RIGHT THERE! OR I WILL SHOOT!" Knight yelled as he chased his perp, a Primeape, down the crowded sidewalk with his taser drawn. It didn't take long for him to catch up, and as soon as he was close enough, Knight let loose fifty-thousand volts of electricity. The criminal went down instantly and the Gallade cuffed him, and called it in. Knight read him his Miranda Rights, "You have the right to silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If…"
Knight went on as Silver brought the squad car over. When his partner finished, Silver helped Knight put the perp in the back seat (well, actually throwing him in, knocking him out unconscious). Then they were on their way back to the station. On the way there, they made small talk.
"Any plans tonight?" Silver asked his partner in the passenger seat.
"Yeah, I'm taking Char to one of those fine dining places in the Coin District for dinner and maybe a movie," Knight said with a smile on his face, "ever since the kids were born, we haven't had a moment to ourselves without an interruption."
Silver nodded in agreement, "I know man, same here."
"So you and Mage don't mind watching them while we're out, do you?" Knight asked.
"Not at all buddy," the lieutenant answered, "Coco and Aaron are gonna jump with excitement, I just know it."
They laughed a bit before reaching the Eighth Precinct. They booked the perp and headed out for a few more hours of patrol. This time, Knight drove the cruiser. And it's only ten in the morning.
Nido City is a pretty large place. It is split into ten districts and every district has a precinct. The district that Knight and Silver patrol is known as the Eighth District, and it's the one with the least amount of crime. The one with the most crime is the Wharf District by the marina.
Char hadn't packed any lunch for Knight, being that it was Thursday, the day that they agreed he wouldn't take a home-packed lunch to work. So at noon, Knight and Silver stopped by a fast-food joint for some lunch. Ordering and grabbing their trays, they sat down to eat.
"You tell your wife about what happened Tuesday?" the Lucario asked.
"Yeah," the Gallade muttered, taking a bite out of his burger.
"What did she say?" Silver asked with his mouth full.
"You don't wanna know," Knight replied.
"I understand," the other fighting-type nodded. "I had a hard time keeping Mage from going into a panic attack."
They laughed as they remembered their near-death experience two days ago. They were in a high-speed pursuit. The chase left the city streets and entered the busy highway. The runners were a pair of burglars, a Toxicroak and a Weavile, that had broken into a rich Pokemon's home and ripped off over a billion in merchandise and valuables. The big, supercharged truck left the highway for a dirt road with thirteen police cruisers still on its tail. Somewhere along the way, Silver and Knight's car lost control and rolled more times than a pro-race car on national television. Their car landed on its roof once it stopped rolling. If not for their seatbelts, they would have died or come out seriously injured. Their comrades caught the crooks, but not before they torched the truck along with the stolen goods when they ditched it. They climbed out of the totaled cruiser, virtually unscathed and laughed it off.
Such an event would have traumatized any Pokemon, but not these two. They refused to take the paid leave that Chief Red suggested.
At the Everglade residence…
Char was sitting on the emerald-green couch, watching a talk show while drinking a glass of orange juice. She had just finished cleaning the kitchen. She was glad that her children were well behaved and only concentrated on making a mess in their rooms. That morning's breakfast was her husband's personal favorite. Blueberry waffles with butter and lots of syrup on top. Strawberry syrup. Knight has always had a sweet tooth. And apparently, the twins had inherited it.
Looking up at the clock on the wall and seeing the time, the Gardevoir shut off the TV and got up. Thursdays were minimum days at the academy. It let out at one o'clock, and it already twelve-fifty-seven. It was a fifteen-minute bus ride for her kids to get home. So she walked into the kitchen to prepare some after-school snacks.
'Some celery sticks and peanut butter should do nicely.'
Once that was done, she went upstairs and ran the hot water. While waiting for her tub to fill up, she opened her bedroom closet and chose a black satin dress that she has never had the chance to wear. Char just hoped that it fits for tonight. Setting the dress on the bed, she returned to the bathroom and closed the door. After pouring some bubble soap into the water, she stepped into the tub and let herself sink in.
"Never to old to enjoy a bubble bath, ahh," Char sighed relaxingly.
After thirty minutes of soaking in the tub, she washed herself and climbed out. Once she dried herself, Char exited the bathroom in a soft white bathrobe and threw her dirty clothes in the hamper. Still wearing her robe, she left her room and headed downstairs. Entering the kitchen, she saw her kids eating theirs snacks and joined them.
"So how was school today?" the Gardevoir asked.
"It was cool, mom," Arthur smiled. "I learned about the king and queen that ruled this country when it was a kingdom."
"My class learned about the history of Psychic Town," Juliet muttered.
"We drew a picture of the family and showed to the class," Dorothy and Bianca said in (creepy) unison.
"I befriended some of the high schoolers," Roger chuckled, knowing he had the best day. "One of them, a Quilava named Juan even taught me how to do a Fire Punch. And I promised him that I would use it wisely."
"You what?" their mother snapped her head to face her oldest child in shock.
"I know Fire Punch," the older Kirlia said innocently.
Char sighed then returned her attention to her kids. "We'll talk about it later. For now, go and do your homework.
"Yes, mom!" all five kids replied in unison, and went to their rooms.
"What am I gonna do about that one?" Char asked herself. "Oh well, nothing I can do now, but go and start getting ready for tonight."
After cleaning her children's mess, she left the kitchen and headed upstairs to her room. She only did her make up and brushed her hair and put her earrings on. Finishing up, she turned away from the large silver-framed mirror on the wall and exited her room, deciding to help the kids with their homework. Since Dorothy and Bianca were kindergarten, they didn't have any homework. Arthur had to do a short autobiography on himself. Juliet did the same as the last few days. She had to read a chapter from a book that her entire class was assigned, and write a small report about what happened in that day's chapter. Juliet didn't mind, she loved reading. Roger just had simple math homework.
A Few Hours Later…
Knight came home and kissed his wife, who was still wearing her bathrobe, on the lips before going to take a shower. Char took this chance and slipped into her black dress, then she proceeded to pick out Knight's outfit for the night. Afterward, she filled a bag with necessities for her little ones while they stayed at Mage's house tonight.
'No school tomorrow, being a teacher workday.'
A knock at the door took her from her thoughts. Char ran out of her room and flew down the stairs. Some Pokemon would wonder why she didn't just teleported downstairs. Her answer is that she doesn't know the move Teleport, which was true. She never bothered to learn it. Upon reaching the door, Char grabbed the knob, turned it, and opened the door to see her favorite Lopunny on the other side. After a quick hug, she let Mage in.
"Oh! My! God!" Mage gasped, covering her mouth with her hands. "Char, darling, you look fabulous!"
"Thank you, Mage," the Gardevoir smiled, then turned her head to face the stairs. "Kids, Mage is here to pick you up!"
Immediately, there were sounds of running coming from the second floor, as the Everglade kids got their few personal things ready.
"They're excited," Mage said with raised eyebrows.
"Of course they are," Char agreed. "It's their first sleepover ever."
"I want details," the Lopunny muttered.
"Wait… What?" Char was dumbfounded.
"I said I want the details of your night out," Mage made herself understood. "And I want them tomorrow."
"O-kay," Char was trying to think of something to say. "Actually, I have a personal plan. Do you promise not to let slip and tell anybody."
"Not even Silver?" Char shook her head. "Okay, I promise."
Char moved to face Mage's ear. "I'm planning to go for number six.," she whispered.
"Are you sure you wanna do this?" Mage asked, worryingly.
"I'm sure," Char nodded. "I miss holding a baby in my arms, besides, I'm still in my prime."
Not long after, the two Kirlias and three Ralts came down. Each of them was carrying a backpack full of their personal stuff. Char picked up a duffel bag from the couch and handed it to her friend. Mage said her goodbye and led the young psychics to her house just as the sun was starting to set. About five minutes later, Knight came down the stairs and saw his wife putting on a pair of black high heels. He then let out a whistle.
Char countered with a whistle of her own when she saw her husband. Knight wore a pale blue dress shirt and a pair of black slacks with a pair of black dress shoes hasn't worn since Dorothy and Bianca were baptized. His badge clung to the black leather belt that kept his pants up. Even when he was off-duty, he was never off-duty. He was trying to fix a dark grey necktie and starting to get frustrated. Char got to her feet and went to help her poor husband with a smile on her face. After helping him out, she gave kiss on the lips.
"There," Char said. "That should do it."
"Okay let's go," Knight muttered, putting on his coat, which was hanging from his arm.
Char nodded, grabbed her coat from the coat rack, and put it on. Then she grabbed her purse from on top of the coffee table, and let Knight lead the way to their SUV. After locking the door behind her, Char walked to the vehicle and accept the open door that Knight held for her. Taking her seat, the Gallade closed it and walked over to the other side, getting into the driver's seat. He pulled out his keys from his coat pocket and ignited the engine.
"So what are we doing first?" Char wondered.
"First, we're having dinner," Knight replied, pulling out of the driveway. "Afterward, we're going to the movie theater."
"You planned ahead, didn't you?" she asked.
"Hmmm, maybe," he grinned.
Char shook her head. "Whatever."
"So, anything new with the kids?" Knight turn to face his wife when he stopped at a red light.
"Not much," the Gardevoir answered, then hesitated before sighing. "Except that Roger learned Fire Punch from a high schooler."
"Really?" he asked, slowly stepping on the accelerator when the light turned green.
"Yeah," Char nodded. "You should have a talk with him."
"Who? Roger or the high schooler?"
"How 'bout both!" Char replied.
"Okay," the Gallade nodded. "What and who is the high schooler?"
"A Quilava named Juan," she said.
"Oh I know him."
"You do?" Char was surprised.
"He lives on our street," Knight explained. "He lives with his uncle, a Typhlosion named Evan, and his aunt, an Infernape named Verity. He's a paramedic and she's a teacher at the academy."
"Why does he live with his uncle?" she asked in wonderment.
"From police records I read, Juan's mother died birthing him, and his dad, who was a security guard at a bank, was killed while trying to stop some bank robbers. He's a good kid. He and his friends volunteer at the homeless shelter on the weekends."
"Oh," Char muttered, saddened by the mood-turning subject. "Let's change the subject."
"Alright, hmmm," Knight thought for a minute to find something to talk about. The rest of the way, he got nothing but green lights. "I wonder what your sisters and family would say if they knew you befriended a normal-type Pokemon. Since I was a single child and my parents are dead, I don't have to worry about their criticism."
"Of all my five sisters, only Kel wouldn't care how I live my life. My brother, Alec, is a somewhat open-minded. But my mother and father are too much of traditionalists."
"Yeah, I remember the day I met them. Your parents did-" Knight cut himself off, noticing that they were pulling up to the restaurant. "We're here."
Char looked up ahead and read the restaurant's name from a sign that hung over the doorway. It read 'Ratchet's' in bright green cursive letters over blue background. When Knight pulled the SUV up to the front, a ballet service member kindly opened the passenger for Char. Knight climbed out as another member handed him a ticket and climbed into the driver's seat to park the large vehicle. Knight took Char's arm and they walked in. They were greeted by the host.
"Welcome to Ratchet's," the host, a Sableye, said politely. "Do you have a reservation?"
"Why yes," Knight replied with a short nod. "It under the name Everglade."
"Okay," the Sable understood and checked the reservations binder on the pedestal. "Ah, yes! Here you are. Come with me and I take you two to your table."
"Alright," Knight nodded in agreement. "Lead the way."
The host seated them at a table near the window. "The waiter will be with you shortly." With that, the host left two menus and walked back to the pedestal.
"Wow," Char said with an impressed tone, picking up her menu. "I never thought I'd ever set foot in a restaurant like this."
"Anything for my wife."
"Sweet," Char threw him a mock smile.
After a few minutes of small talk while reading their menus and listening to piano player fill the room with a soothing melody, their waiter… no, waitress, an Ursaring, came to their table.
"Good evening," the waitress greeted. "I'm Amber and I'll be your waitress for the evening. Are we ready to order?"
"Yes we are, thank you," Char said, putting down. "I'll have the salad as an appetizer, the chicken parmesan for the entrée, and the orange biscotti as the dessert."
"Alright," Amber wrote it down. "How 'bout you sir?"
"For an appetizer, I'll have the tomato bisque," Knight started, "the sirloin for the entrée, and the raspberry chocolate peppermint mousse as my dessert."
"What would you like to drink?" the Ursaring asked after writing down Knight's order.
"I'll have…" Knight said, looking at his menu again. "…the lemon iced tea."
"And I'll have a pink lemonade," Char order after reading her menu again.
"Alright," Amber said, putting the pen into her shirt pocket and picking up the menus off the table. "I'll be back with your drinks in a bit."
With that, she left the couple to enjoy themselves.
"I wonder what the kids are doing right now?" Char wondered.
"Don't know," Knight replied.
At the Nightwinter residence…
The children are doing two separate things. Aaron was having his mother read him and the Everglade twins, a few storybooks that they brought with them. They even had one that surprised Mage. Since the academy placed stickers on the books of it library to show what grade reading level the books were. The one that Bianca and Dorothy brought was a novel considered to be at a ninth-grade reading level. Mage didn't complain, so she started reading to them.
Silver was in the kitchen, playing a board game with his daughter and the other three Everglade kids. The game they were playing was Life. By a lot. The spinner kept stopping at high numbers for him. And Roger was in the lead. It wasn't long before he was the one to make it to the end first. He finished with four kids, a pet, the largest house, and retiring from the best paying job there was.
"You cheated, Roger!" Coco exclaimed, slamming her little fists onto the table.
"How could I cheat at Life," Roger countered.
"Calm down, Coco," her father said coolly. "How 'bout we go watch a movie?"
"Okay," the little Buneary nodded and ran out of the kitchen into the living room.
"Can't wait for CSI to start," Roger muttered.
"You like that show?" the Lucario nearly gasped.
"Yeah," the older Kirlia replied. "So does my mom. But since she's out with dad, she's gonna want me to tell 'er what happened."
"Okay. While everybody is watching a movie, you and I are gonna watch CSI in my office."
Roger only nodded.
As Silver said, at ten PM, while Mage, Coco, Juliet, Arthur, Aaron, Bianca, and Dorothy were a fairy tale movie, Silver and Roger snuck off to watch Crime Scene Investigation. When the clock hit eleven, it was time for bed. Juliet, Bianca and Dorothy slept on the floor of Coco's room in sleeping bags they brought. Roger and Arthur had also brought sleeping bags and slept in Aaron's room. After making sure that the children were asleep, Mage and Silver made their way to their bedroom. Mage got there first and jumped onto the bed. Silver came in a few minutes later and saw his wife laying on the bed in a sexy, seductive and inviting posture.
"C'mere big boy," Mage said in an inviting manner.
He knew what she wanted and wasn't about to deny his wife. So he closed the door behind him and locked it, then joined Mage under the covers. They were lucky that the walls were soundproof.
Back with Knight and Char…
Char and Knight walked out of the movie theater, hand-in-hand. They had just finished watching a romantic comedy, and were heading home from their pleasant night. When they reached the SUV, Knight did the gentlemanly thing and opened the door for her for the second time that night.
Dinner had been amazing, and Amber was courteous, so Knight left a nice tip for her. When they reached the movie theater, Knight realized that they were early. Way early. So to pass that time walked to the park that was just across the street from the theater and took a ride on the swing set of the park's playground. It reminded them of their first date.
Knight connected his MP3 and played 'Your Man' by Josh Turner and sang along with it. His singing voice aroused Char and she couldn't wait to get home. On the long drive home, Knight went through almost all the love songs in his MP3. They were half-way through 'Why Wait' by Rascal Flatts when Knight pulled into their driveway. Knight noticed that the lights at Silver's house were out, so he knew that they were already asleep. His analog wristwatch said it was already midnight.
Char didn't wait for her husband to come open the door for her. She ran to the front door and unlocked it. Immediately, she walked inside, hanging her coat on the rack. The Gardevoir flew up the stairs and into her bedroom. She slipped out of her heels and stripped out of her dress. When Knight walked into the bedroom, he noticed that his wife was completely naked. All her clothes were on the floor. Her dress, heels, stockings, garter, undergarments, everything. It didn't take Char to figure out that Knight was in the room with her. She pulled Knight by his tie towards the bed for a night of passion. Her wish for a sixth child would definitely come true.
Kel-A Gardevoir. Char's sister. Out of six girls, she is the oldest at the age of 29.
Alec-A Gallade. Char's only brother.
Amber-An Ursaring. A waitress at Ratchet's.
Montague-A Sableye. The host at Ratchet's.
A/N: Again, sorry for the wait. I've been really busy with other fics. I mentioned that Char has four other sisters, so don't worry. I'll not only introduce Kel and Alec but also her entire family. And I'll be introducing generation 5 Pokemon after I write my Christmas chapter.
Leave your reviews and thank you for your patience.
GOOD NIGHT!