This chapter...is a little out there. Just warning ya xD

FOREVERMORE

~Part Three Of The Forever Trilogy~

Chapter 2

One Special Birthday Party

June 15, 5000.

(Topaz's POV)

It was now time for my birthday party. It was casual—I insisted. There was no need to dress up. There would be soda, pizzas, and cake. Rubin and Jade made Pokeblock and poffins for the Pokemon. It was going to be really fun.

"Here's your present, Topaz," said Jade, handing me a box wrapped in Pikachu wrapping paper.

"Thanks Jade," I said, smiling.

"I'll take that," said Rubin, appearing. "We'll open gifts later!" He went to add the box to the small pile on the table.

Sapph was already here. She was Rubin's twin sister, though they looked nothing alike. Her brown hair was cut in a bob, and she had red eyes. Sapph was very much a tomboy—she was wearing a red tank top, and jean shorts. She was by far the tannest of us all. Sapph was sulking on the couch; she hated parties with a passion.

Viola was also here. She was my first friend when I moved to Twinleaf Town. She was also a tomboy. She had wavy purple hair that went a little past her shoulders. Her eyes were also purple. she was dressed in a cropped blue violet shirt, and jean short shorts.

"You and Rubin are so cute together," Jade whispered to me, like she didn't want the boy to hear. "I hope you two stay together for a long time!"

I felt my face heat up. "Um, thanks. Same here. Oh, look! Plato and Gold are here!"

Plato and Gold were total opposites, though they were best friends and looked somewhat similar. Plato had black hair that stuck up like his dad's, though not as much, and silver eyes. Today, he was dressed in a light blue polo shirt, and blue jeans. Gold, on the other hand, had messy black hair with floppy bangs, just like his dad, and gold eyes. He was wearing a white t-shirt, a golden yellow jacket, and black gym shorts.

"Thanks for coming, guys," I said as they walked up to us, presents in hand.

"It's not like we had a choice of anything," said Plato. "Rubin would kill us if we didn't come."

"Yeah," said Gold, grinning mischievously—or madly, however you want to put it. "You're going to love my present, Topaz!"

Uh oh. Oh dear Arceus. Now I was dreading the moment I had to open Gold's present. Who knows what perverted thing he got me that I was pretty sure somehow involve Rubin.

"I'm sure I will, Gold," I said, sweatdropping.

"You can put the presents on the table over there," said Jade.

"Alright," said Plato, and they went to do just that.

The next to arrive were Grey and Scarlet. Ever since our battle, Scarlet and I were on much better terms. She respectd me, and I respected her. I doubted we could ever be friends. And I had no idea about my relationship with Grey. He was my former best friend that turned evil, and then came back to the good side, and admitted he was in love with me right as I was realizing I had feelings for someone else.

Life is so cruel.

Scarlet had long, wavy black hair with bushy bangs that she pulled back into a high ponytail, and red eyes. She was clothed in a crimson low v neck shirt, and jean shorts. Chuey, her obnoxious Raichu, was out of his Poke Ball as per usual, and by her side.

Grey, or Chase as everyone in this time knows him, had brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a grey v neck shirt, and black skinny jeans. It was weird seeing him without his baseball cap.

"Hey, Topaz, sorry we're late," said Scarlet as they reached us.

"It's okay," I said. "You're not really late. You can put the presents over there on that table."

"Alright," said Grey. "By the way, Sapphire can't come; she was deployed this morning on a mission."

"Oh...well, I hope everything goes well," I said, frowning.

"Yeah," said Grey. "We can only hope."

"Well, we better put these down," said Scarlet. "Come on, Chase."

Once they were out of earshot, Jade said, "Scarlet still likes him. It's pretty obvious."

"I know," I sighed. "And he still likes me. Everything is just so complicated."

"Yeah," she agreed. "I miss when everything was simple."

"Yeah," I said. "Those were the days."

Finally, the door opened, and in walked Am, Diamonda, and their two month old daughter, Aqua. The couple were engaged, and would be married as soon as Diamonda turned eighteen in September. They were such a cute little family.

Am had messy black hair, and strange mismatched eyes—one was silver, the other red. He was the oldest of us all; he would be turning nineteen next month. His clothes were messy as per usual. Diamonda, on the other hand, was wearing perfect clothing—a sky blue sundress. She had straight pale blonde hair that went down to her waist, and icy blue eyes.

"Happy birthday, Topaz," said Diamonda, smiling, holding baby Aqua in her arms. "Man, I remember back when you guys were little and cute!"

"Um..." was my brilliant response.

Jade giggled. "Topaz is always little and cute! And two years is a pretty long time!"

"I guess," I said, flushing again. "Anyway, thanks for coming, guys."

...

Suddenly, there was a loud whistle, calling everyone's attention. We all stopped whatever we were doing.

"Okay, everyone!" exclaimed Rubin. "It's time for pizza!"

Gold and Sapph wooted. This would be their favorite part of the party—the food.

The pizza was pretty good. We all lounged around on the couches, eating, chatting. I sat wedged between my boyfriend and my best friend (Jade). The Pokemon were off on their own.

"Where'd you get this pizza?" I asked. "It tastes nothing like the caf's. It's way better!"

Rubin blushed. "I did."

"And Rubin baked the cake, too!" said Jade.

Rubin blushed deeper. "It's nothing, really..."

"Of course it's something, Rubin!" I exclaimed. "That was awfully sweet of you!" I didn't have to lean far to kiss him on the cheek, making him turn even redder.

"Ugh, please no PDA," groaned Sapph. "I'm trying to keep this food in."

We all laughed.

"Okay! Time for cake!" exclaimed Jade, hopping up.

We all gathered around the table the cake sat on. It was large, with white icing, decorated with orange flowers, and each Pokemon on my team—a shiny Pikachu, a Venusaur, a Aerodactyl, a Gyarados, a Rapidash, and even a Eevee. In orange icing was Happy 17th Birthday, Topaz! in cursive writing. Seventeen candles were stuck in, and were lit. It was almost too pretty to eat.

Everyone then proceeded to sing "Happy Birthday" to me. Once they were finished, I made a wish and blew out the candles Everyone cheered.

"Yeah!" shouted Gold. "Now we can eat cake!"

We all rolled our eyes at him. Jade served the cake, which was marble. I had to take the first bite. We feasted for who knows how long. I was pretty sure Gold and Sapph ate the most cake. I ate as much as I could. It was the best cake I had ever had.

"Time to go open presents!" announced Jade. "Everyone, go get the present that's yours!"

They got up, and went over to the table, and took the gift they got for me. Then we were on the couches again. I was excited and nervous.

"Topaz, you have to open mine first," said Jade, handing me a large, long box wrapped in Pikachu wrapping paper.

I took it, and set in on my lap. Rubin scooted over to make more room. I ripped the paper off, revealing a white box. I took off the lid. It was a brand new outfit! There was a dark orange tunic that could pass as a mini-dress, black leggings, and black fingerless gloves.

"Oh my gosh! This is so awesome! Thank you, Jade!" I leaned over and hugged her.

She beamed. "You are very welcome! I designed it, and Rubin helped me make it sense I'm not very good at sewing. I'm glad you like it!"

"Okay, I'm next!" said Gold, handing me his present, a box covered in smiley face wrapping paper. "You're going to love it, Topaz."

This was what I was dreading. I unwrapped the box, and opened it up. Inside was a package of...protection. What. The. Freaking. Hell.

"Gold, you are a freaking pervert!" I snapped, my face heating up.

"What is it? Let me see," said Rubin, and he leaned closer. His eyes grew wide. "Holy-"

"YOU PERVERT!" screeched Sapph, smacking him.

"Oh my Arceus," breathed Jade.

Everyone else was stunned into silence.

"Remind me how I'm related to you again, Gold," said Am.

"Well, excuse me for wanting my friends to be safe," he huffed, crossing his arms over his chest.

I facepalmed. "I have no comment. Let's continue."

Sapph immediately handed me her gift. "Since this is your birthday, I'll wait to finish beating up Gold."

"HEY!"

Sapph's present was a bag full of enhancing items for my Pokemon. "Wow, this is great! Thanks, Sapph!"

"I'm next," said Scarlet, handing me her present.

It was a round, golden yellow sphere.

"That's a Light Ball," she explained. "Have Raiden hold it. It will power up his electric attacks."

I smiled. "Thanks."

"Here's mine," said Viola.

She handed me a heavy rectangular wrapped object. It turned out to be an encyclopedia on Pokemon—it could tell you absolutely everything known about Pokemon.

"This is awesome! Thanks, Vi!"

She shrugged.

Plato gave me money to go buy myself something, which was smarter than what Gold gave me, that perv. And Grey...he gave me a stuffed Oshawott. That reminded me how I wanted the Oshawott on the day he got Viper as a Snivy. And the two brought back memories I was trying to forget.

Ah, Gold. What am I going to do with you?

Gold: Nothing! You luvers me! :)

Sapph: I know what I'm going to do with you! *starts beating up*

Gold: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!

Oh dear Arceus.

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