Chapter Three (Jasmine's POV)

After the hardcore match between Sally and the guy whom I don't even remember the name of anymore, it was getting late so I hopped into bed, pondering on what I should do on my last day in Celadon City.

The morning rays shone through the curtains, causing me to wake up. Today was our last day in Celadon City before we moved back to Viridian City after the Grand Festival. Our family all stayed at the Pokémon center during this time and we decided to stay three days after it concluded to rest up before the travel back home. Sally also needed to get back to Viridian as the Elite Four is situated down there. I walked around the city with Jolt, Pourie and Flare as the other two lovey dovey couple decided to run off on their own. I trust them though, they wouldn't ditch me. Celadon is a really clean city, and it was almost in the middle of everything. I headed towards the café where I made some pokeblocks for the three babies to eat. By the time I had finished, it was already midday.

David walked into the café with Fearow looking for something. He saw me, smiled and skipped on happily over.

"Hey Jasmine! Congrats on becoming the new champion." He beamed.

"Thanks. You know that if Sal participated this year then she would've caned my ass." I chuckled.

"So, now that you're champion, what are you planning to do?" Good question… what am I planning to do?

"Well, we're heading back to Viridian City tomorrow… Sal's going to verse the Elite Four soon so she's got something to do. I'm actually not quite sure… rest up a bit?" I laughed. I really need to figure out what I should do. I'm going to be so bored… "Wait, are you coming with us tomorrow back home?"

"Nah, I've got to finish up work here. Remember? I worked at a merchandise stall at the Grand Festival. I need to help sort out the remaining stock and sell them somehow since the whole festival buzz is over." He looked around for a bit as the restaurant manager came out. She was a short, old lady who came out to clean a few dishes. "I'm guessing you found the person you needed to find here?" I looked at him suspiciously. "Since when did you dig old women?"

He roared with laughter. "As if I'd cheat on Sally! She's hot and can whip my ass in a Pokémon battle. The manager here was my boss at the merchandise stall so she probably knows where all the excess stock is hiding away. The faster I get this shit done, the faster I can follow you back to Viridian and so I can actually see my real girlfriend before she leaves to become the new Elite Four Champion!" He glanced back at the manager who seemed to be finishing up and heading to the house connected to the restaurant."I've got to catch my boss. See you later Jasmine. If I don't see you by tomorrow, then have a safe trip back home."

David then ran off to catch the old lady as I was left there with my three babies finishing up their Pokéblocks. After they were done, we took a step outside when Vin and Eve began to run towards us. Vin leapt into my arms while Eve started licking her three babies. I walked them all over to a nearby bench and sat down. Eve then sat on my lap and looked at me. I could feel that she was holding something solid. She took a step back and underneath her were four eggs. Man, stop reproducing guys! I'm really going to have a bunch of little Eevee's running around!

I hugged Eve and congratulated Vin. They all seemed happy at their big family. "Jolt, Pourie, Flare. You have more siblings now!" Jolt jumped around happily, uncontrollably sparking. "Whoa, whoa Jolt, calm down. We don't want to hurt anyone do we?" He understood what I said and stopped jumping around but instead rubbed himself on his mum happily. Pourie and Flare seemed too tired to care and they intertwined themselves together around each other and began to sleep.

Grabbing them two, I began to walk back to the Pokémon centre to get them into our room so they could sleep without me having to worry. I held the four eggs in my arms and hugged them to my chest so they could somehow incubate. Yeah, I have weird logic. I stepped back outside as the sky seemed clear and I thought I should try out the Cycling road here. I haven't had much exercise since the Grand Festival, so within a few minutes I was at the gate of the Cycling road.

"You need a bike to get past here." The officer at the counter said. I searched frantically for a store that sold bicycles, so I could buy one to also make my way back home faster. There wasn't any. Bummer. I excused myself and glumly walked back out of the station when I clumsily bumped into a tall figure. He was dark and I couldn't make out his face very well, but his figure looked a lot like someone I know…

"Oh, sorry." He muttered and pushed past me towards the cycling road.

I turned back around to walk back to Celadon but I yet again bumped into another tall figure. Damn, what's with me and my clumsiness today? I looked up and saw a guy who looked nineteen, with brown hair and green eyes. "Sorry…" I pouted. Stupid Jasmine, stupid, stupid Jasmine. This guy probably thinks you're a loser now!

"Nah its fine. Are you okay? You don't seem that happy."

"How did you know…?"

"Pokémon psychologist. I read the feelings of Pokémon so I understand why they are upset or something. It works just the same with humans." He chuckled.

"Well, I thought there was going to be a bike shop or something close by here so I could try out the cycling road before I went home tomorrow. Unfortunately there isn't though so I just have to kill time doing something else I guess." I looked back up at him for the second time. I mustn't of have looked at him properly before though because I started awing his appearance. He smiled at me and got out a Pokéball from his belt. He threw it up in the air as a Dragonite flew out.

"We can get you one." He beamed, getting onto his Dragonite. He patted the seat next to him. I smiled and got on next to him. "You have to hold me, or else you might just fly off."

"You just want me to hold you, don't you?" I teased.

"Yeah totally," He sarcastically joked. "I don't want anyone getting injured on my watch." I held onto his waist tightly, linking my fingers together so there was extra grip.

His Dragonite took off into the air, soaring right up to the clouds. I gasped at the sight. It was beautiful! You could see all the little towns below, as if you were staring at little cubes all scattered on the ground. His Dragonite must be really strong, because not just any Pokémon can learn fly, let alone carry two people. He was really sturdy too, and riding with him felt safe.

"Next stop, Cerulean City!" He shouted, competing against the loud whooshing noises the wind was making as it whipped past our faces.

"Thanks… I haven't even gotten your name yet!" I screamed.

"It's Acel! What's yours?"

"Jasmine!"

"No problem Jasmine! I'm on my day off, so it's okay!"

Soon enough, a large embodiment of blocks were seen down below as Dragonite swiftly landed; flapping his wings hard to make sure we touched down onto the ground softly. Although the whole ride was smooth, I still somehow felt a bit travel sick. Acel jumped off and held his hand out for me to take it. What a gentleman. I stumbled onto the ground and held my stomach. He looked at me, worried.

"You alright?"

"Yeah, just a little travel sick I guess. Never flown on a Dragonite before." He chuckled nervously, his face still filled with worry. "It's alright. I just need to walk I guess. It'll pass, don't worry."

"The bike shop is just over there, come on." He ushered me over to a two storey shop, where he opened the door for me. The bells on the door started tinkling and man wearing a white singlet and loose shorts walked in. "Hey Pops. It's been awhile." Acel called to the man, smiling. He looked up and grinned.

"Acel, my boy! Things been busy lately huh?" Acel nodded and gestured me over.

"I need a bike for this lady here. It's her last day before she goes back to her hometown and she wanted to try out the cycling road down in Celadon." The man excitedly nodded and rushed upstairs, passing all the beautiful bikes down on the showroom floor.

"Why is he going upstairs…?"

"My dad gets excited when he sees a pretty customer." He lent his arm on my shoulder and winked at me. I blushed furiously and shook his arm away, pretending to look at the bikes while his dad was still busy upstairs doing who knows what. Around ten minutes and a few sounds of clanking later, his dad was back downstairs with a bright blue, black and silver pearl bike. It had gear shifts that enabled you do to tricks or ride really fast.

"Oh wow. It's magnificent." I beamed. His dad brought it over and allowed me to inspect it further. "How much?" Surely this bike would cost a fortune; it's a freaking beauty after all.

"Originally, one million." I gasped, feeling my chest twist in pain as I wanted that bike so badly! "But for you, free." My mouth hung open.

"You not serious?" I asked, frantically looking for Acel who… wasn't around anymore.

"Of course I'm serious! This is the first time Acel's brought a girl over! And this year's grand festival champion at that!" He ran over to his little desk which had the cashier on it and grabbed a camera. He ran up to me, placed the bike in front, put my hand on the seat and stood next to me.

"Son! Come here so your papa can get a picture with this young lady!" The door flew open, with the bells chiming. If he left… then wouldn't I of heard him?

"Coming." He swiftly plucked the camera from his father's hands as I shyly smiled with his dad grinning next to me. The flash blinded my eyes for a second, and when I regained my sight, his dad was shaking film in the air as a photo developed in front of my eyes. Grabbing a black marker from his desk, he shoved the photo in my face and handed me the marker.

"Please sign it!" He pleaded. I took it confusingly and quickly signed it. "Jasmine… so that's your name!" He took it from me and started waving it around. Twirling back towards the cashier, he took a pin out from a notice board and placed the photo on it before stabbing it with the pin. Admiring it for a few more seconds, he flew back to me with gleaming eyes.

"Thanks sir, but I ought to be getting back to Celadon before it gets dark. I'd like to soak as much Vitamin D up as I can! Thanks for the bike." I folded the bike up and threw it into my bag. I don't know how it fits along with many things such as countless rods, Pokéballs, berries, potions, TMs, etc, but it just does.

"Sure thing! Just make sure that whenever you pop by Cerulean, you have to come in and say hi!" Acel and I began to walk out of the shop when he started screaming again. "And Acel, you better visit your papa more often! He's growing old here!" Acel laughed.

"Don't worry dad, I'll visit whenever I have time off."

I waved to him as I mounted Dragonite with Acel once again and it pushed off the ground and began its flight back to Celadon City.

"Your dad is a nice guy."

"Yeah, he has to be like that or else the bike shop won't have any customers!" There was a bit of silence. I didn't admire the view as much this time since the first flight I was amazed by Dragonite's flying ability. I've only ever flown with Sally on the back of Avian, her Pidgeot and because she doesn't like flying right up to the clouds so much, seeing the view from a Dragonite was amazing, but still the same as sitting on a Pidgeot, only more zoomed out. "So, Jasmine. Grand Festival Champ this year. Who would've known I bumped into you. I didn't even recognize you without the costume and stuff."

"Oh those clothes get itchy. I prefer being in my normal clothes… a t-shirt and jeans. Something comfortable like that." I patted my clothing which was currently a loose grey t-shirt and cotton shorts. "How about you? Where do you work?"

"Um…" He pondered for a bit. "Viridian City."

"Really?!" I asked excitedly. "That's where I live! I never knew there was some sort of Pokémon psychology center there!"

"…there isn't…" He muttered.

"What? Are you one of those people who work part time in various jobs or something? Or are you a retired psychologist?" I spluttered out all these questions, hoping he could somehow provide an answer to them all.

"Nah… it's nothing…" He looked away. I guess I'm getting no questions answered. Okay, two can play at this game. "How about you? You're champion now, are you going to start training for contests to keep your title next year?"

"Nah… it's nothing…" I mimicked him, annoyed he didn't answer about his job earlier. I don't know why I'm so curious. I guess I'm stubborn too. He sighed.

"I'm in the Elite Four."

"WHAT?!" I screamed. Dragonite swerved a bit before getting its balance again. "Oh sorry Dragonite." I looked back at Acel, who was looking down. "The Elite Four?! The top four trainers in the country after the champion?!"

"Yeah… I'm the one before the champion. So if the other three don't knock the trainer out, then I usually wipe them out before they even get to Lance." I couldn't even say a word. This man, handsome as he may be- is a Pokémon psychologist, has a powerful Dragonite, allowed me to meet his father whom gave me a sick as bike, and on top of all that, is the second strongest trainer in the country! I can't seem to process this information all at once. Perfect boy!

"You know, my cousin's going to battle the Elite Four in a couple of weeks. She won last year's Grand Festival. Against me." I pouted.

"Ooh! I'll be sure to go super hard on her." He chuckled.

"Oh don't get cocky now! She's actually really strong!"

"Suuuree. We'll see about that." He winked.

Celadon came into view and we hopped off Dragonite before he was returned to Acel's Pokéball. He took out his own bike which was toffee brown and silver coloured.

"Shall we?" He hopped onto his bike and waited for me to pull out my brand new bike and get on it. "Let's go!"

We rode down the cycling road, which was actually really easy seeing as it was mostly downhill. A few trainers tried to challenge us on the way down, but I was too lazy to battle them and Acel didn't want to either, so we avoided them as much as possible. By the time we got to the end of the road, we were huffing and puffing from the adrenaline and excitement.

"Let's go again!" I shrilled as I hopped on my bike again, ready to pedal back up. Acel grabbed my shoulder and turned me around to look at him.

"Tomorrow… you're going back home to Viridian right?" He asked.

"Yep!"

"Can I come with you?"

"Can't you just get your Dragonite to fly down?" I questioned. It would be easier, of course. I would definitely take that option if I had it. Unfortunately Eevee's don't fly. And I have around nine of them now.

"I could… are you walking?"

"Yeah, well I could bike now since I have one." I beamed.

"Are you travelling with anyone right now?" Man what's with all these questions? Shut up I want to ride my bike!

"…and if I am?"

"…never mind." He just stood there half on his bike, fiddling with his Pokéballs that were resting on his belt. I thought I needed to cheer him up a bit because he looked a little lonely. I don't need to be a Pokémon psychologist to know that!

"How about this." I took two of the Eevee eggs out and handed them to him. He looked fairly surprised. "You keep these eggs. Look after them, and if they hatch, raise them. The next time I see you, you give them back to me. In return…" I searched for something he could compensate me with my two new babies.

"Ah!" I pointed at his Pokéballs. "You give me one of your Pokémon." He looked hesitant at first but then plucked off a Pokéball off his belt.

"He only hatched out of an egg last week. Still young, never really got time to train him yet though. I hope you'll look after him." I released the Pokéball and out came a Cyndaquil. He started shaking on the spot. "Yeah, he's really shy around people. Even me. Still not used to the world yet I guess."

"You given him a name yet?" I asked. I really, really wanted to name him.

"Nah I haven't. Got a name in mind?"

"Quiver. Since he's quivering and all." I laughed and knelt down to look at Quiver. I placed my hand on his head which wrapped around it since he was still so small. He stopped quivering and looked at me. I patted him softly and took him up in my arms. "Awww you little cutie!"

Acel watched me play with Quiver whilst he held the two eggs. He put them into a protective egg case and placed it into his backpack.

"Got a Pokémon navigator?" He got out his one and started tapping away at it. I pulled mine out from my bag and shoved it in his face.

"Sure do!"

"Give me your number, we'll keep in touch." I passed him my navigator as he tapped a few buttons and then at his one until he passed my navigator back. "Thanks."

My eyes trailed back up the cycling road, and as if reading my mind, Acel sped off in front of me shouting "Can't catch me!" the whole way up while I chased after him. We rode up and down cycling road four times, and I could really feel it in my legs afterwards. Night had fallen too, and flood lights illuminated the pathway, making it a so much better experience.

"Thanks for everything today." I exclaimed. "Who knew being clumsy would do good for you." He laughed and hugged me. I hugged him back.

"I guess I'll see you back in your hometown, whenever I have the time. There are too many people trying to be champion right now." He chuckled. I grinned.

"Including my cousin!" I shouted stupidly, twirling on the spot. I'm so immature for a seventeen year old.

"Don't worry, me too." He poked his tongue out cheekily.

Acel walked me back to the Pokémon center, where I curled up in bed with all my Pokémon. Eve and Vin didn't have their night stroll tonight, giving birth to eggs must've taken a toll on them, hehe. Tomorrow I have my long walk back to Viridian City. Why didn't I just ask Acel to fly me down? God dammit Jasmine!