Alright now we move onto the next Island. So much to do, so much to see. Also we get a cameo from Collin's past. Enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 6-New Island and Old Friends
Another day past. Collin is now fully rested and hears a knock on his door. Making sure that he's dressed, he answers the door and it's Lillie.
"Good morning Collin! I hope you slept well last night." said Lillie.
"Yeah. I hope that I'm now rested enough though." Collin looked around, feeling awkward around Lillie still. "So um...how are we getting to the next Island?"
"We are going on Kukui's boat." she said not looking happy.
"Ugh, another boat? Great."
"Yeah and it's not any better than the one you came here on. It's actually worse." Collin let out another long groan.
"Perfect. Well I guess we better not waste time. Let's go." The two of them walked side by side towards Hau'oli City pier and were greeted by Hau and Kukui. On the water was a average size boat that looked like it had better days.
"Alola! Did you get sleep Collin?" asked Kukui.
"Yeah I did. Thanks for asking." said Collin in a deadpan voice. "Morning Hau."
"Good morning to you too Collin! Man I can't wait till we get to Akala. I've never been there so it's gonna be so cool!" Hau's smile was just infectious.
"Yeah but...Kukui do we have to go on that?" asked Collin, pointing to the boat.
"I have to agree with Collin. Isn't it a bit too old for sailing?" said Lillie.
"Oh don't knock the old girl. Sure she may be old, but I prefer to call it classic. Can't go wrong with that right?"
"It can if it sinks." said Collin, bluntly.
"Professor, it won't sink right?" asked Hau.
"Of course it won't. Collin's only teasing. Anyway, ALL ABOARD!" The group piled into the boat and they sailed off. Despite it's old design, the boat was going faster than Collin expected.
"KUKUI! HOW FAST IS IT GOING?!" shouted Collin over the waves.
"ABOUT 21 KNOTS!"
"21 KNOTS?! YOU BETTER HOPE THESE WATERS HAVE NO ROCKS!" shouted Collin.
"WAHOOO! I CAN FEEL THE WIND IN MY HAIR! LILLIE?! YOU ENJOYING THIS?!" shouted Hau.
"NOT ONE BIT! I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO BE SICK!" Lillie practically slumped down to the deck. She wasn't feeling well at all.
"HEY COLLIN! I THINK LILLIE'S NOT FEELING WELL!" shouted Hau. Collin was immediately by her side.
"Hey, you okay?" he said close to her ear so she could hear him. The closeness made her blush a bit, but it bought the colour back to her face.
"Y-Yeah. I'm not much of a traveler."
"We'll be there soon. Just hang on. And if you need to get sick, don't worry about it. No shame in it." he said. Before he knew it, her face went green and she lunged over the side of the boat and began to vomit. "Okay okay." he said, patting her back. "We're just about there now. Let it all out." The boat was now slowing down as they got to the port of Heahea City.
"Land ahoy!" shouted Hau. Kukui slowly docked the boat and everyone got off, with Collin holding Lillie steady.
"You okay now?" he asked.
"Yeah. I feel much better. Arceus that was embarrassing!" Collin's face broke into a smile.
"I think that's the first time you used the lords name in vain!"
"O-OH! Um...sorry!" she said, looking away and blushing.
"Oh boy that was some wild ride!" said Hau. Kukui began to laugh.
"Don't sweat it Lillie. This land certainly is ahoy, oh boy!" While Hau and Kukui were laughing, Lillie and Collin's face were as blank as ever.
"That's...just...no." said Collin.
"Hmm? Is that one of Kukui's jokes I hear?" said a new voice. Two women, one looking around the same age as Kukui and the other looking not much older as Hau walked up to the group.
"Oh Alola Olivia! Alola Mallow!" said Kukui, waving at the two. "Just here to drop off these three for the Island Challenge."
"Oh? You three are doing the Island Challenge?" asked Olivia.
"Just the two boys Miss Olivia. I'm just traveling with them." said Lillie.
"Oh that's fine! Some people just like to travel the Islands!" said Mallow, the short one of the two.
"Yep. Well you three, I have some business to take care off here. I'm sure Olivia and Mallow can tell you were to go next. I'll see you all later!" Kukui made his way into Heahea City to do whatever he needed to do.
"So Miss Olivia, where do we go from here?" asked Hau.
"Kahuna Olivia, if you please. And all you have to do is go on Route 4 and you'll come across Paniola Town. Past there is the Water Trial. I'm sure you'll be able to work it out for yourselves after that."
"Yeah. I'll see you in Paniola Town too! I'm the Captain of the Grass Trial and I'll be seeing you later down the road!" said Mallow.
"We best be off. Good luck in your Island Challenge you two!" said Olivia as the two women walked away from the group.
"Wow, we got to meet the Kahuna for Akala already?! That's so awesome! Hey Collin, I'm gonna get a head start on you! I'll see you in Paniola Town!" shouted Hau, running off.
"There he goes again. That boy won't sit still for a second." sighed Collin.
"I think it suits him." said Lillie, giggling. "Why don't we make our way into the city?" Collin nodded and they had a walk around the city. Stopping by another clothes shop, Lillie's bag began to shake. "Oh not now!" she shouted. It was too late. Nebby jumped out of the bag and looked pleased.
"PEW!" it cried.
"Come on Nebby! I said I'll let you out later!" Nebby didn't look happy and floated to Collin.
"PEW!"
"Ugh! Honestly I think he sees you as his dad sometimes." Nebby bounced up and down, agreeing with what she said.
"I'm the dad?" asked Collin. He began to think about it and smiled. "I mean, you're not wrong. I look after him as much as you. Isn't that was a parent does?" This seemed to strike a cord in Lillie as she looked away from Collin.
"Y-Yeah...I guess." she said. Her voice was pretty low and had a hint of sadness in it. Collin was about to question it, but decided not to, thinking it was a touchy subject. Lillie finally looked at Collin again. "Um...do you mind if I stay at the hotel here in the city while you do your Trials? I'm gonna be meeting with someone here soon." Collin was surprised but nodded.
"Sure. That's no problem at all. If you need anything, make sure to call me and I'll come." They exchanged numbers and they said their goodbyes. "I'll see you when I finish the Trials here!" shouted Collin.
"Yeah! I'll see you then!" shouted Lillie as she walked toward the hotel. Now, Collin was on his own.
After doing a little bit of exploring and asking around, Collin found out that Route 4 was just pass the hotel. As he made his way there, he noticed two familiar figures.
"Well fuck me, look who it is." he said, smiling. The two figures turned to face Collin and their faces were of shock.
"COLLIN?!" the two of them shouted.
"Hi Dexio, Sina. Been a while." said Collin. The three of them got into a hug.
"I didn't expect to see you here!" said Dexio "Why are you here by the way?"
"Well I was supposed to relax but I got roped into the Island Challenge here. You know how it is for me, never a dull moment." he said with a hint of snark. "So why are you two here?"
"We are on our honeymoon!" said Sina.
"Arceus! You two got married?! When, why didn't invite me to the wedding, and congratulations!" said Collin, shaking there hands.
"First, thank you. Second, we got married just last month. And third, it was a private wedding with family. Sorry." said Sina.
"Ah it's no problem. Any big plans for the honeymoon?"
"Actually, Professor Sycamore asked us to-"
"Wait, Sycamore is asking you two to work on your honeymoon?!" said Collin, interrupting Dexio.
"Well actually his wording was something like "if you get the time to, can you do this for me?" but yeah, we are working on our honeymoon." confessed Dexio.
"Fuck that's rough. I hope it's not too much."
"Actually it's not too bad. He asked us to see if there was any evidence of Zygarde here." said Sina.
"Zygarde. As in the Zygarde I took down in that cave?" asked Collin.
"Well there is evidence of a second Zygarde in Alola. So far we got nothing but at least it's an excuse to travel Alola." said Dexio, hugging Sina.
"Well that's one way of looking at it. Anyway you two I best head off. The faster I finish this challenge, the faster I get to relax. I'll probably bump into ya sometime soon. Enjoy the honeymoon!" said Collin, walking to Route 4.
"Thanks Collin!" shouted Dexio.
"And good luck with the Island Challenge!" shouted Sina. As Collin walked away from the newlywed couple, he wondered if he'd ever get married himself. A question for another day.
I don't know the actual ages of Dexio and Sina but for this fic, they are in their 20s. Roll with me here people. Also I think this is my shortest chapter as of now. Don't worry, the next chapter should be longer. Anyway, reviews and comments of any nature are welcomed and as always, I'll see you in the next chapter. Cheerio!