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Lyfa: Not my problem. Mai doesn't own Pokemon in any way, all she owns is the plot and her OC.

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Lyfa: Watch me.

Pokemon Chronicles : Revenge Cycle

Chapter 3 : The weird trio

"…Eh?"

Rein rolled her eyes, walking closer to me and jabbing a finger at my chest. "I said, I'm going to travel with you until I get my win back!"

I raised an eyebrow, "But you didn't even lose a win. I just won you out of, I think, pure luck. Also, travelling with me is just going to slow m-"

"Oh, just let me! I promise I won't be a burden and I'll try to not snap at you whenever I lose my patience!" she pleaded while I scowled.

"As long as you don't cut me off again, I'll let you travel with me," I hissed, "I just hate being cut off." She nodded profusely and winked at me. I twitched. That was when I knew that Reinforce Yukimura could not wink.

"Now that that's settled how about we go do some shopping while we're still in Accumula Town? Oh wait, where are you heading next? Or maybe would you want to go catch some more Pokemon? Or, or-" Rein ranted, eyes shining, getting closer to me with every sentence.

I growled, covering my ears with my hands. If I had to listen to her rants everyday, I'm going to lose my mind.

Don George just watched us, an amused expression on his face. Tsu, Cutter (who had flown onto Tyranitar) and Tyranitar just sighed at our antics. I silently mouthed a 'help' to the three Pokemon, and they came to help me stop Rein from continuing her 'deadly' rant.

"'Scuse me, is Lyfa Cascade still here?" A voice interrupted Rein before she could continue. I turned my head only to see Kurogasa standing at the entrance to the battleground, that sheepish smile still on his face.

Don George nodded and motioned me to go over to him. Of course, I obeyed and walked over to him, growling, "What do you want with me, Kurogasa?"

"Woah, I mean no harm, Lyfa!" he chuckled, putting his hands in front of him.

"Let me ask you again. What do you want with me?" I was close to just ignoring him and walking off.

"I came to tell you something important," I perked up at this, "So important that it'll help you with your goal." My goal… does he mean he knows who the murderers are?
"Well, come on!" I rushed him, worried, "Say it already and let me get my revenge!"

"What? Revenge?" he laughed, "No silly, I meant to tell you something else!" I sighed, slightly disappointed, but still let him continue.

"I'll be in your capable hands from now on." Oh no. Don't tell me…

"Ah, so you want to travel with Lyfa too?" Rein jumped in between Kurogasa and I, startling him, "That's great! That makes two of us! By the way, I'm Reinforce Yukimura! Just call me Rein."

"Two of us? You mean you're travelling with Lyfa too, Rein? Oh and I'm Kurogasa Kururugi," Kurogasa questioned Rein and she nodded.

"Yeah! Or did you think you would make a move on Lyfa if you two were alone?" Rein teased. I choked and Kurogasa had a red tint on his cheeks.

"Of course not, you dope!" he denied after managing to control his blush. 'Even if he does, I won't like it. I don't have time for boys. Only for revenge,' I glared at Rein and she seemed to freeze, understanding what I was saying.

"You're lucky Lyfa is on your side…" she muttered, crossing her arms stubbornly. I sighed at my new companions, returning Cutter to his Pokeball. Could things get any worse?

Apparently it can.

"Lyfa?"

I couldn't answer Kurogasa and Rein. I was too occupied, trying to contain my laughter. Yes, I, Lyfa Cascade, will laugh at any joke you throw my way.

"Oh?" Rein realized that I was vulnerable to jokes, "You can't answer us because you're about to burst into laughter?" I was on the brink of bursting out, laughing. I nodded silently at her, managing to control my laughter.

Kurogasa beamed, his smiled almost as wide as his face. "I can't believe the Lyfa Cascade would laugh at one of my lame jokes! Who could have known?" Oh darn. Just hearing the voice of the person who just told a joke to Rein and I is making me lose control.

Finally losing control, I burst out laughing in front of them, clutching my stomach. Tears stung my eyes as my laughter slowly died down. Tsu, who was, as usual, on my shoulder, gave me a worried look.

"Tsutarja? Tsuta?" she rubbed away my tears with her 'hands'. I gave Tsu a small smile and a thank you for her kind act and straightened myself up. Rein and Kurogasa were too stunned to even talk.

I giggled at them, their mouths agape. "Well? What are you two waiting for? Let's get on our 'journey' together," They complied, moving in the direction I was going, but were silent.

"I never knew that the stoic and cold Lyfa could laugh like that," I heard Rein whisper to Kurogasa as they paced behind me.

"Me neither," he replied, "If only she was always like that, she could be really cute." I twitched.

"Call me 'cute' again and I'll break your neck," I grumbled to Kurogasa, who gulped and nodded.

At the North exit of Accumula Town, past the Town Square, I stopped and turned to the two at the back of me. "Where do you guys want to head to?"

"Well," Rein tapped her chin, "I was thinking we could go to Striaton City."

"Actually, me too." Kurogasa agreed, walking to where I was, which was a few feet ahead of them. "How about you, Lyfa?"

"Striaton City it is. I was also thinking of going there for my first Gym Battle."

"Me too!" my companions said in sync, and they glared at each other after that.

"Hey, I was going to agree to her first," Rein squinted at Kurogasa sharply, who heightened his glare at her.

"So what? Even though I'm kind and funny at times, I expect myself to be the one who talks first."

I pulled on my blonde locks, groaning. "If you two keep that up, I'm going to just leave you guys behind and journey by myself!" They immediately clamped their mouths shut and I nodded in approval. "Good,"

I started to walk in the direction of Striaton City, but as soon as I stepped out of Accumula Town, I heard a familiar voice call after me.

"Hey, hey Lyfa! Wait up, girl!" the voice called from some shady trees outside the town. Rein and Kurogasa stepped in front of me and each took their own 'protective' stance. I could have sworn I saw them glare at the other but the main problem then was the person who was calling me.

The boy was wearing a casual black shirt with the words 'ULTIMATE' on it along with grey baggy pants. I stared at him as he neared us, grinning, his grey eyes shining and black hair ruffled.

"…Where have I seen you again?"

"Oh for the love of Arceus don't tell me you've forgotten already!"

"Hey, if Lyfa doesn't know you, let it be!" Rein glared at the boy, making him recoil. "Yeah, if you take another step towards my friend there'll be a 'surprise' awaiting you." Kurogasa continued, a slightly murderous look in his eyes.

"I'm your…friend?" My eyes widened as he nodded, smiling.

Rein coughed and hugged me, a grin on her face. "Correction, you're our friend!" Tsu managed to semi-smile at me despite being squished between Rein and I. I never heard a person calling me a friend before.

"Sorry to break up your soppy conversation there, but I have something to discuss with Lyfa. Urgently," the boy insisted and practically dragged me away from my… friends. I put my hand up as they started to follow us, as maybe this boy had news that was important for my revenge.

"Oh now I recognise you." I finally said after we were a little further from Rein and Kurogasa, "You're that boy who Cherie said to take care of me. I already gave you my answer. Anyway, now I have…friends to rely on." The word 'friend' had still not registered in my brain yet.

"Tsuta, Tsutarja," Tsu stared at my 'babysitter' bitterly, and she seemed to be overly protective of me, even though she met him before.

The boy sighed, shaking his head. "As I was saying, I have important information on those murderers," I nodded seriously, putting my bhands on my hips.

"Spill,"

"Basically, as I heard, they're targeting Castellia City for their next robbery. I don't want to see any deaths this time, that's why I'm telling you, Lyfa." He explained and at this, I quirked an eyebrow.

"Honestly, who are you and what's your name?"

He smiled at me and for a split second, I thought I saw sadness in his eyes but decided to just wave it off. "I'm Ignius Dako and as for who I am, you'll find out soon. And I was completely honest when I said Cherie asked me to take care of you."

I quickly noted the conversation in my mind and thanked Ignius for telling me. Without wasting any time, I picked up Tsu who I accidentally dropped during the conversation, muttering a 'sorry' to her in which she smiled to and made my way back to my newfound friends.

As soon as I came into Rein's area of sight, she sprinted to me, yelling, "Are you okay? Did he hurt you? Want me to go beat him to a pulp? Need some water?" I gritted my teeth, trying to calm myself down.

"He didn't harm me, instead he helped me." I continued, irritated, before she could say anything, "Don't ask what it was about, or I will leave you here. Try me."

Kurogasa soon caught up to Rein and I and it was like déjà-vu all over again. If these were what all friends are like then having friends was going to be very annoying.

"If you guys keep irritating me like this, I swear I'm going to leave you!" I threatened menacingly at the duo, "Let's just make our way to Striaton City guys," I once again started walking in the direction of Striaton City, Tsu back on my shoulder.

"Geez, what's her problem?" Rein muttered to herself, pouting. "I was just worried about her…"

I slowed my pace, letting Rein and Kurogasa walk together with me. "I don't have a problem, Rein," she flinched, probably thinking that I hadn't heard her, "It's just that I haven't had people worry about me before."

Rein looked dumbfounded, and so did Kurogasa. "Are you saying nobody has worried over you, ever?" Rein's eyes widened as I nodded.

"Well, only my sister, but I don't think she counts," I replied, shrugging, and all was quiet again as we walked along a wide pathway.

Suddenly a question popped into my mind. "Hey guys," I said, breaking the unusual silence, "Could you tell me more about yourselves?" Rein and Kurogasa stared at me with a questioning look.

"I mean, like, tell me about yourself and your family. That kind of stuff." I paused for a moment to think, "If you tell me about yourselves I'll tell you about me. Deal?" They nodded eagerly, both smiling broadly.

"Well, I guess I'll-"

"Me first!" Rein interrupted Kurogasa, raising her hand. Kurogasa glared at Rein angrily in which she just rolled her eyes at him.

"I'm Reinforce Yukimura, sixteen this year! My goal is to be one of the top trainers in all the regions! I have…" she became silent for a moment, but pressed on, "…currently no family!"

"I'm sorry for your loss, you didn't need to tell us." I started to apologise but Rein shook her head and laughed lightly.

"It's fine Lyfa, it isn't like their dead anyway!" I nodded and even though I had an urge to ask her more, I knew that I shouldn't be so nosy. I turned to the now silent Kurogasa, who was staring into space.

I waved a hand in front of his face, calling, "Hey Kurogasa, get back to Earth!" he snapped back to reality and rubbed his head sheepishly.

"Sorry, I was thinking about something…" he smiled, but something was different about this smile. I could tell.

"Hey, if you don't want to tell us about yourself, it's fine." I bumped him softly, which was slightly hard to do since he was slightly taller than me, "You can always tell us after travelling with us for some time." His smile faded but he shook his head.

"No, I want you and Rein to know more about me so you guys will trust me." He said sternly, taking in a deep breath. Rein and I nodded, waiting for him to continue.

"My full name is Kurogasa Kururumi, I'm also sixteen this year, like Rein," he started and Rein high-fived him. "My parents died in a car accident when I was still young and thus, I became an orphan." My eyes became half-lidded as I listened to Kurogasa. I was naive to think only some of my family members had died. Kurogasa looked away from my gaze wearily, and Rein just looked down.

"Anyway, as I promised, I'll tell you guys about myself too." I tried lightening the atmosphere, which was downright depressing. Rein and Kurogasa turned to me slightly, but not fully.

"Lyfa Cascade, fifteen. My parents and brother were…" I hesitated slightly when I saw Tsu give me a worried expression, but continued nevertheless, "murdered by a group of thieves. The only family I have left is my elder sister, Cherie." I shuffled around my jeans' pockets to find and show my companions my sister's photo.

"Wow," Rein breathed, eyes shining in awe, "She's beautiful!" I grinned at the statement. My sister was always a beauty.

"Yeah, she kind of looks like you, Lyfa." Kurogasa laughed, I squinted ta the photo. I most definitely did not look like my sister.

"Well, whatever. I've told you all you guys need to know." I huffed and started walking again, "Let's just go quietly to Striaton City now, alright?"

"Hey Lyfa! Watch where you're going!"

"What?" I raised an eyebrow at Rein and suddenly I bumped into something hard in front of me. I landed on the ground with and whimpered at the impact. Tsu, fortunately, held onto my jacket and didn't go tumbling on the ground.

"Oh sorry! I didn't look where I was going!" I heavily looked up at a boy a little older than I was, worriedly looking at me. I got up and dusted the dirt off my jeans.

"It's fine." I told him bluntly and I heard footsteps racing from behind me. I turned my head to see Rein and Kurogasa panting behind me.

"You walk just too damn fast, Lyfa…" Kurogasa sighed, catching his breath.

"Oh Arceus! Are you okay, Lyfa?" Rein asked me, examining my arms for any bruises. I shook my head and instead looked at the male in front of me.

He smirked at my gaze. "Oh? Taken a liking to me so soon?" I glared at him and growled.

"I don't take a liking to somebody who didn't even bother to help me up and instead just looked at me. I'm not a masochist, you know." I expected him to gasp at my harsh words, but instead he kneeled to the ground.

"Oh, I'm sorry princess." I stared at my right hand, eyes twitching. That guy just kissed my hand. I gave him a disgusted look and recoiled. Tsu just glared at him angrily and got down from my shoulder, standing in front of me protectively.

"Don't ever do that again!" I yelled, my voice filled with venom. He chuckled and stood up straight.

"Yes, yes. Anyway, my name is Eric Roland Stone, just call me Eric." He smirked at Kurogasa who was a looking a bit pale. "I suppose your name is Lyfa, by what those two extras just called you?"

"Excuse me? Extras? Who do you think you are, dude!" Rein snapped angrily, firing away at Eric who was taking a step back each time Rein said a word. I simply stood there, nodding as she was telling Eric off. That was when I learned yet another thing about Reinforce Yukimura. You definitely would not want to piss her off.

Kurogasa stopped Rein from her unbelievably long lecture on Eric and told him to get lost. Eric sighed but obeyed nevertheless.

"Look, I didn't mean to make you guys angry at me," his expression softened and his smile surprisingly didn't freak me out, "I just wanted to make you guys shocked."

"Well you succeeded!" Rein placed her hands on her hips, still in a snappy mood, "Now go and get lost!"

I felt sympathetic when I saw Eric frown and started to leave. "Hey Eric, I've forgiven you! Hope we meet again some other time!" I called out to Eric who was leaving my sight. He seemed to hear me and waved goodbye.

"After what he did, you forgave him?" Kurogasa looked pretty impressed with my change in attitude as I nodded quietly.

Rein rubbed her temples and walked ahead of me. "Ouch, now my head hurts from all that yelling. I hope we don't bump into another stranger."

"For all we know, Lyfa might bump into a ton more people as we go to Striaton!" Kurogasa joked and Rein giggled. That was the one joke I felt that wasn't very funny.

"Oh goodness me, I'm so sorry! That was an accident! I promise you!"

I mumbled some incomprehensible words and stood up, dusting my jeans yet again. Tsu, who had a lucky streak, had held onto my jacket strongly when I fell as to not fall off of me.

"I told you that Lyfa will knock into many more people as we go on!" I glared at Kurogasa who stuck his tongue out playfully. I turned back to the girl in front of me, who was a bit confused at the moment.

"I really am sorry, it was me who bumped into you," she apologised again and I just shook my head. The girl had unusual long, pink hair and piercing green eyes. She noticed me staring at her hair and giggled.

"My hair is natural," she twirled a lock of her hair and I gazed at her. She looked like she was the same age as me, though I was slightly taller than her. I must admit, however, that she was undeniably pretty.

"AH!" Rein suddenly pointed at the pink-haired girl, "You're Panther Lily aren't you?" The girl nodded politely at my hyper friend, who was very excited about something. 'I must be missing something here.'

"Oh I heard about you before!" Kurogasa snapped his fingers, "You're that infamous Lilia Bless, aren't you?" 'Lilia Bless? Never heard of her before.'

"That, I am. Just call me Lilia." she said, smiling.

Me: Oh. My. Arceus.

Lyfa: What is it now?

Me: How come it took me so long just to write so little! When did my writing skills deteriorate?

Lyfa: Since… now.

Me: Oh whatever! OCs will still be accepted, but the only role now available is minor characters who 'pop up' once in a while.

Lyfa: Yeah, the rivals and companions roles got snatched away pretty quick.

Me: Oh by the way readers R&R! Please? Oh and I have a question for all of you! Do you think Kurogasa is psychic or something?

Lyfa: Here's the real question. What personality do you think I have? Every correct answer gets a cookie from Mai.

Me: Yeah! Cookies FTW! Oh and by the way, reviews light up my world. Seriously. I know you guys love to PM me and stuff, but a review wouldn't hurt! Thanks for reading, and get ready for the next chapter! It will be wa-y longer next time, and that's a promise! Oh and a little bit of Lyfa x Kurogasa fluff in the chapter. *smirk, smirk*

Lyfa: I'll make sure she makes it longer, since I am the main focus of the story after all. And I would have just deleted that whole paragraph if I were the author.

Me: Whatever, ignore Lyfa! R&R!