Chapter 4: A New Destiny
The next morning Dawn and I filled both Ash and Brock in what had happened last night.
"Wait a minute, you said you saw Arceus, who's supposed to be the creator of the Pokemon universe?" Ash asked.
"Right," I replied.
"And there's going to be a huge battle between Palkia, Dialga, and Giratina?" Brock asked.
"Right," Dawn said.
"But why would they even be fighting in the first place?" Ash asked.
"I had done some further research on this before," I explained, my arms crossed and my eyes closed. "During the time when you all were in Alamos Town, Palkia and Dialga were battling in another dimension. Despite living in separate dimensions, both wanted to conquer the other for complete control. The only reason the battle came into this world was because Palkia had tried to flee since it was injured." I then opened my eyes. "Luckily you were able to intervene before it was too late. Unfortunately, their battle had angered Giratina, living in the Reverse World. Their battle was the source of all the pollution in that world and Giratina went after Dialga, in revenge for what they had done. I fear that once Giratina finds Dialga, he'll be able to find Palkia as well."
"This sounds rather serious," Brock said.
"It is," Dawn said. "With the power they have, who knows what kind of destruction they can cause?"
"Arceus told us we were to head to Michīna Town, somewhere west of here," I said. I remember it saying I was brought here for a purpose, but what purpose is that? I wasn't even a trainer and didn't have any Pokemon, well other than Pikette that was.
"Michīna Town is on the other side of the Sinnoh region," Brock said. "The quickest way there would be on a cruise. Luckily, we're near Oreburgh City so we can get one there."
"Well Pikachu," Ash said, "Looks like we're going on another adventure."
"Pika!" Pikachu said happily.
We then set off again for Oreburgh City. Although Pikette mostly sat on my shoulder, I noticed that she had taken a liking to Dawn. I guess I couldn't blame her. Living with two males in a home can sometimes be rough.
"You're right about that," Pikette said in my head, giggling.
"You do realize that was supposed to be a joke?" I said back.
"Yeah," she replied. "But it's always fun trying to get on your nerves."
I sighed, realizing I was never going to win this battle, or for that matter, any of them. "So Dawn," I said, trying to start up a conversation. "I hear that you're quite the coordinator."
"Oh, I wouldn't say that," Dawn said bashfully. "I'm still a rookie compared to other coordinators that I've met."
"But you've beaten skilled coordinators," I said, "And that's quite an accomplishment."
"You're too kind," Dawn said, blushing.
"Hmm, I guess Pikachu and Pikette aren't the only two lovebirds around here," Brock thought to himself, smiling.
We had finally reached Oreburgh City after about an hour. We then found out the cruise for Michīna Town wouldn't depart for another two hours. So we decided for lunch that we would head to this restaurant that had just opened up for business.
"So Chris, you haven't really told much about yourself," Ash asked me while we ate.
"No, I guess I haven't," I said smiling. "In our world, Pokemon don't exist. We just live on our own, living our daily lives. I was just like everyone else, growing up in a nice family, going to school and then hoping to eventually have a successful job. It's not an easy world to live in." I then looked towards Pikachu, who smiled. "But everything changed once Pikachu showed up. I couldn't endanger him."
Flashback
"Hey, listen Pikachu," I said. Pikachu looked to me. "I know we've only known each other for a little while, but we're like best friends now. And well, you're pretty much like family to me now. What I'm trying to say is well... I love you, Pikachu."
Pikachu seemed surprised at this and started to blush. However, a smile went on his face and he quickly jumped into my arms to give me a hug. "Pika, pika, pika!" he responded as if to say he loved me as well.
I smiled. "And ever since, we've become the best of friends." I then looked to Pikette. "And who would know we'd have a second Pikachu come by. She has a bit of an attitude problem but I've gotten used to it," I said with a wink, while Pikette only smiled, shaking her head. "But really though, she's great and I couldn't have had better friends than the both of them."
Both Pikachu and Pikette jumped into my arms, giving me a hug. Dawn smiled and then looked over across the room. "Oh, look at that!" she said, getting up. She went over to the other side of the room. We followed her over and found her staring at a rather nice looking piano. It was crafted rather nicely, and had gold designs. "It's so pretty," Dawn said. "Wish I had been able to learn to play the piano when I was younger."
"Hey, Chris, you know how to play it," Pikette said. "You played us a song the one time."
"Well," I said uncomfortably, "That was just a regular song. Besides I'm not sure if we're allowed to use it."
"Well, there isn't a sign saying we can't, so I guess it's alright," Brock said.
I sighed. I was never going to forgive Pikette for this. I sat down on the seat and recalled the same song I was once played to Pikachu and Pikette.
This years love had better last
heaven knows it's high time
I've been waiting on my own too long
And when you hold me like you do It feels so right
I start to forget how my heart gets torn
When that hurt gets thrown Feeling like I can't go on
Turning circles time again cut like a knife oh yea
If you love me got to know for sure
Cos it takes something more this time than sweet sweet lies
before i open up my arms and fall losing all control of every dream inside my soul
and when you kiss me on that midnight street
sweep me off my feet singin ain't this life so sweet
This years love had better last
This years love had better last
cause who's to worry if our hearts get torn
when that hurt gets thrown don't you know this life goes on
and won't you kiss me on that midnight street
sweep me off my feet singin ain't this life so sweet
This years love had better last
This years love had better last
This years love had better last
This years love had better last
(A/N: For those of you who don't know the song, it's This Year's Lovin' by David Gray.)
They all just stared at me, completely stunned. "Wow, that was amazing," Dawn said, tears in her eyes.
"Yeah," Ash said, "I've never seen anyone good with the piano and singing."
"Yeah, well, just born with God-given talent," I said, grinning sheepishly.
Brock looked at his watch. "We had better get on the ship, it's leaving in fifteen minutes," he said.
We then left the restaurant and headed towards the dock, where the ship was harbored. We then got on the ship and soon it set sail, taking us to Michīna Town, having no idea what could be in store for us.
(A/N: Hmm, that was a little shorter than I had wanted, but oh well. The next chapter will have more of the cruise trip, so it's all good. Anyway, I hope you liked this, and well, like usual, expect more coming soon.)
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