Shadowed Over Fairy Dust
9
The Boy With The Violet Eyes
A/N: This Fan Fiction is based on the Galar region and games (Sword/Shield) featuring CanonXOC
It was a right bright morning as Anani and Hop finally managed to peel themselves away from the thrills of the Wild Area. Motostoke was massive in comparison to their home back in Potswick.
"We made it at last..." Anani sighed in relief.
"Of course we did!" huffed Hop,"I told you we would didn't I?" he stated,"And in time for registration too." he said as he pointed straight ahead in the distance at something that looked like a giant gear.
"That there is the lift to the upper level of the city." he explained,"If we take it up, we'll wind up directly infront of the stadium, which is where we need to go to register."
"Well then what are we waiting for!?" Anani asked,"Let's go register right away!"
"Hold it, Lass!" said Hop pulling her back,"I don't reckon you wanna march in looking like you got pummeled down with a Mud Slap attack do you?"
"Huh?" she blinked as she looked herself over. He was right. The two of them were filthy. What more could be expected after running through a place like the Wild Area and camping out?
"We should polish up at the Poke'mon center." he stated,"After all...we want to go in looking our best! Besides..."he grinned,"We're still early, anyway." he stated,"So we should take it easy for a bit until it's time for registration."
"Good idea." she said,"besides...I'm gonna need a proper salon to handle this mop head of dirt and knots." she chuckled.
"You truly are a lass..." Hop sighed as he shook his head,"Right then." He grinned,"Meet back here after a right proper polish on both sides, deal?"
"Sounds good." Anani grinned,"See you then."
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"Well you've certainly come in with a right mess didn't you?" the stylist chuckled.
"Just tell me...Can you save it?" Anani pleaded.
"I love project, so tell me what are you lookin' for sweetie?"
"Honestly I..." Anani blinked as she gazed at her empty self in the mirror, "I'm really not sure."
"Hmm..." The hair stylist hummed curiously as she ran her fingers through Anani's Wine colored hair after giving it a good washing,"Aside from the mess you brought in, this hair is volumous and well maintained." she chuckled,"It has a personality of its own and I dig that."
"You think so?"
"For sure girl." the stylist winked,"What say we enhance it a bit shall we?"
"How do you mean?" Anani blinked.
"I mean we'll make your hair's personality right shine love!" she chuckled,"You're young and everything is still ahead of you." she stated,"This is your independence girl...proper chance to try a new look, wouldn't you say?"
Anani pondered a moment as she gazed upon her reflection.
She blinked before giving a full nod.
"Then what say we go in for the whole make over?" she asked the stylist who smiled brighter than even a solar beam could muster.
"I say you chose the right stylist girlie~" she grinned givng Anani a playful twirl in the salon chair before catching her short back directly infront of her reaction. She leaned down close and whispered,"leave it all to me and if you hate it...I won't charge a dime."
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The work she did was right magic. Anani hardly recognized herself in the miror and that was an amazing feeling. It was like a new her, a true her came into light, with room to spare. A version she was free to create into her own. The style went with her outfit and really properly showed her Emerald eyes, with her bangs trimmed up to brush her lashes. She had noticed the stylist had a bit of fun with the make up, her lashes now came off to have a cat like extension to them which really made them pop. And her lips shined with a lovely bergundy color that complimented her hair. She had also noticed the square frames had been replaced with half frames with a black rim and were waiting for her on the stand. She was awe stricken as she lightly touched her cheeks which now had a subtle blush to them and she blinked as her eyes shimmered.
"There you are..." she whispered softly and managed a small smile.
"So what do you think, girl?" the stylist grinned,"You look fresher than a mint!" she chuckled and began to fluff Anani's hair a bit for finishing touches."I put your original frames away in your bag." said the Stylist,"Incase you wanted to change them back but I figured with stylish frames like these you could have options wheather you chose go with or without glasses. You look good either way." she smiled.
"I can't thank you enough." said Anani as she blushed this time through warm flush of skin and not cheek enhancing make up,"This is the first time I feel like I've seen myself in...I can't even remember." she for some reason this time, that didn't even seem to bother her anymore.
"So...how much do I owe you?" she asked.
"Not a dime." said the stylist as she chuckled, "You let me do my own thing and have a bit of fun with it that's more than enough for me." she grinned,"Just hit me up if you feel like you need a touch up or feel like trying something totally new!"
"Thank you, so much!" Anani beamed as she reached for her flash new frames and carefully slid them into her case. She didn't wear glasses too often, but even she couldn't deny that these looked good and she was rather excited to try them out a bit later, she was in a hurry now."Well I'm off then...my friend is waiting on me to meet for our Gym trainer registration and he's none too patient."
"He huh?" the stylist giggled,"Hunny once he sees how shiny you look now, I don't think he'll have a problem." she joked,"A girl's got needs too and a lad should understand that~" she winked,"Ciao!"
Anani blushed awkwardly and shook her head,"He's nothing more than a mate but I appreciate you saying that anyway!" she laughed and hurried out.
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Hop was waiting impatiently by the entrance of the stadium. Foot tapping and looking nervously at his watch.
"Where is that lass!?" he huffed,"I messaged her to meet me here...did she get it?" as he was looking to check if his message sent he could hear the sound of the lift clicking in place and the the familiar thumping of heavy soled leather studded boots walking toward him. He sighed a relief at his reflection in the phone screen as he spoke.
"It's about time!" he stated as he began to lift his head to greet her.,"I was beginning to worry-!"
"Yeah...sorry I'm late." she stated as she approached him and stood with a cocked hip. A slight gasp caught in his throat when he looked up to meet her. She wore a smile more confident than he had ever seen before and it took him by surprise. "A lass has needs and all." she smiled with a wink, "And even the stylist was appalled that my hair was so atrocious...so good call on the Polish!" she beamed.
"Anani..." he spoke her name out in a shocked breath,"You bring polish up to a whole new level." he stated.
"Well..." she shrugged,"I'm a Gym Challenger too." she stated,"And as a trainer I feel it's high time I looked the part." she blushed looking down shyly,"...Too much, you think?"
"Too much?" he blinked and shook his head,"Not even close, you look right flash, you do!" he commented,"As a proper trainer should!"
"Oh..." she smiled blushing shyly,"Well, thank you." she said as she soon slid on her new frames.
"Flash new frames too eh?" Hop laughed,"Bang on!"he beamed and all she could do was flash him a grin.
"Well...let's go then!"
"Ladies first~" he chuckled, but the two ended up raicing their way to the door instead.
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"Motostoke..." Hop let out a whistle as they took in the sights of the collected Gym Challengers decked out in uniform. Each one eager and ready to aim for the title of Champion. "This is where the opening ceremonies will be held tomorrow." he stated,"Everyone will be watching the opening ceremony for the Gym Challenge, My mum...Lee...the crowd... THE WHOLE WORLD!" he beamed then suddenly he froze.
"Hop?" she blinked,"What is it."
"It's all...getting me kind of nervous actually..." he said softly.
Needless to say Anani was shocked.
She had a hard time believing anything got to Hop.
"Nah.." he said softly,"This isn't nerves...I'm trembling with...excitement!"
Anani blinked a few times and let out a sigh and a light chuckle.
Leave it to Hop to not be scared of anything...
"Come on Anani!" Hop said with a grin,"It's high time everyone learn our name!"
The two raced ahead toward the registration, but someone was already blocking the way.
"What gives with the pink, mate?" Hop muttered softly. Infront of them a boy stood. There was something about him that just...demanded attention. He was effeminant and well groomed. Curly powder colored hair floffed around, so soft and touchable. Like a Wooloo's wool. He had long lashes and sharp eyes, the color of amethysts.
Those are the deepest...emptiest feeling eyes I have ever seen...
Probably not much different from my own when I really think about it...
Anani thought softly to herself as her emerald gaze rested on what she could glimpse of the boy's irises...they looked...almost sad. At least when he thought no one could actually see... And. So. Much.Pink.
Yet somehow...it worked for him. He moved flawlessly and carried himself flauntingly. Without care or regard to others.
I can't tell if that's confidence...self assurance...or...
She couldn't put her finger on it. But there was just...something about him.
Something...that drew her in as he shoved his way between Hop and herself.
"Sheesh, seriously?" Hop huffed,"What a piece of work..."
"Uh...y-yeah...no kidding~!" said Anani,"Clearly I wear pink better~" she joked, giving Hop a right laugh.
"I don't deny it!" he said as he made his way to the desk. But Anani was lost to him. She found herself looking back at the boy who had just passed. And apparently he was looking too...Because as soon as she turned to look at him, he hurriedly looked away, and carried on his way...
To Be Continued