Hi everyone! Um...I apologize for putting this story on hold for a loooong time, but with school and the other stories, I was kind of busy... This story will still probably not be updated as frequent as "Chinese Finger Trap" and "The Thin Line Between Love and Hate," but I'm hoping to take off the Hiatus sign soon (I swear, it mocks me...). I would like to thank everyone who's reviewed and please continue to review! Now read one!
Disclaimer: If Pokemon were mine, well then, it would have failed a long time ago...
Crystal's P.O.V.
"No way!"
"What?!?"
I sighed. "I said, and then Gold challenged Eusine (I shuddered) in a series of challenges for my hand in marriage."
"No, I heard you. I'm just saying "what," because I can't believe what I'm hearing," Blue said.
"Well, it's true, that's all I can say…"
"Aren't you happy that you might have a chance to not marry Eusine?" Yellow asked.
I grimaced. "But what happens if he, you know…fails? Then I won't have any other options."
"Did you have any options before?" I shook my head. "Exactly! At least now you have a chance," Sapph said triumphantly.
"I dunno guys…besides, what kind of challenges will my father give anyways?"
Sapph shrugged. "Knowing your dad, he'll probably give any challenges that'll screw Gold up real fast."
I stared at her in disbelief. "Thanks for that boost of moral support," I deadpanned. Sapph shrugged again, turning around to see the guys coming toward us.
"Hey guys," Red called out as they reached us. We all responded with different responses. Blue and I both just said, "Hey," Yellow blushed before saying, "Hi Red," and Sapph completely ignored Red, turning to Ruby with a, "Where's my food?"
Ruby sighed, holding out a paper sack to Sapph who gave a happy cheer as she snatched the bag away. He sighed again, "Jeez, will you slow down?"
Sapph shoved a handful of fries in her mouth before answering. "But I'm staaaaarving-!"
The two began arguing as the other boys pulled up chairs to the table we were sitting at. Currently, we were all at a fast food restaurant. Gold and I had decided to tell our friends here since it was probably the last place my father or Eusine would ever set foot in. We (the girls) had gotten a table while the boys went to get the food.
"Here." Gold handed me a medium sized paper cup. "Ice tea as usual right?"
I smiled, taking the cup. "You know me too well."
He smiled back as he sat down next to me. "I wouldn't be your boyfriend if I didn't." He leaned over and kissed me. Cup forgotten, I leaned deeper into the kiss.
"Ah-hem!"
Both of us sat back, faces red. Blue smirked at us. "No P.D.A. people. There are children here." As if to confirm her statement, a pair of little boys stood a few feet away, whispering and pointing at us until their mother took them away, avoiding our table entirely.
"Pesky woman…" Green was rolling his eyes as he slumped into the chair next to Blue.
Blue huffed indignantly. "I'm just saying! They're influencing young kids! Still, it doesn't matter what they do alone…" Her voice trailed off suggestively as she looked at Green who turned away, face slightly pink.
"Anyways, why'd you call us here?" Red asked, turning to me.
I looked at Gold. "You didn't tell them?"
He shrugged, reaching over to steal a fry from Sapph who immediately wacked his arm. Rubbing his arm, Gold answered. "I thought we were going to tell all of them together."
I made a wry face at Gold before turning back to Red. "The reason why we called you guys here is because Gold and I have a problem that we want your opinion about…"
Red cocked an eyebrow, giving me a 'go on' look. Before I could say anything, Sapph blurted it out. "Crys is getting married to Eusine!"
Green's eyes widened slightly, Ruby dropped the burger he'd been holding, and Red, who at that moment was taking a sip from his drink, spat it out with a, "WHAT?!?"
"Thanks Sapph," I muttered to her sarcastically. She stuffed another fistful of fries in her mouth in response. Sighing, I told the guys the whole story. They stayed quiet throughout the whole thing, though I noticed them glance at Gold occasionally. Gold also kept quiet, idly playing with a straw wrapper as I talked. I also noticed how tense he grew when I reached the part where my father did not find him acceptable for the business (notice how the business went first?) and me, and that he ripped the wrapper by accident.
"So…you're getting…married?" Red finally coughed out as he accepted a napkin from Yellow with a quick, "Thank you." Yellow nodded back shyly.
I felt myself sigh. "Yes." As I said this, it finally registered to me what was really going to happen. "Holy Arceus…I'm getting married…" Looking down, I realized my hands were shaking. As I blinked from shock, I noticed something wet slide down slowly on my face.
"Crys!" Sapph immediately stood up, but Gold got to me first. He pulled me onto his lap gently, hugging me around the waist. The others looked at me in concern, obviously worried. It was very unusual for me to break down like this.
"Look guys, I'm…fine." I put my hand in Gold's as I spoke, wondering if this would be one of the final times I would ever be able to this. As if reading my thoughts, Gold squeezed my hand gently.
"No you're not!" Sapph practically yelled. A few heads turned to look at us strangely, but they soon looked away as Sapph glared at them. She continued, "This whole marriage thing is getting to you, I can tell!"
"Brilliant deduction Sherlock," Blue sighed. She looked over at me and cocked her head. "Crys, we understand how stressful this whole marriage thing is."
I looked up at Blue with an "I don't think so" expression.
"Okay, okay, maybe we don't," Blue said. "Still, we're going to help you guys get through this."
"Yeah!" Red shouted, banging his fist on the table. "Let's go find Eusine and beat him up!"
I sweatdropped. Hanging out with Gold was certainly getting to Red. "No Red, I really don't think that's a good idea."
Blue shook her head. "That's not I was thinking. I was thinking that we could all help train Gold."
"What do you mean?" I asked. From the corner of my eye I saw Gold raise a questioning eyebrow as well.
Blue sighed impatiently, tossing her long hair over her shoulder. "What I mean is that we could help Gold train and get him into better shape."
"Hey!" Gold protested. "I am in good shape!"
Blue stifled a giggle and waved a hand in the air. "Not like that! I meant that we can help get you prepped for Crys' father's challenges."
"Huh?" Gold and I said simultaneously.
Blue heaved another mock sigh. "Well, your dad is obviously going to tell you the challenge at least a day ahead of time, right?" We nodded. (My father had promised to this rule with my mother's urging.) "So, we'll know what the challenges are and then we can help you prepare for them!"
"I see…" Ruby muttered, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "For instance, I could help Gold find more style or Green could train his pokemon."
"Exactly." Blue sat back with a smirk. "We'll help you guys no matter what!"
I looked at Gold who now had a grin that was growing bigger. "Alright guys…thanks," I said, wiping my eyes again. At that moment, my Pokégear rang. On the screen it said, "Father."
Gold peered over my shoulder and glared when he read the screen. Once again, he gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. I took a shaky, deep breath before hesitantly opening the Pokégear.
"Hello?"
"Crystal, come home immediately. I have to tell you and that boy…(behind me, I heard Gold growl)…about the first challenge. It begins in three days. It's going to be…"
A/N: Yeah, not a lot of action, but I was just hoping to get the ball rolling on this story again... So the Dex Holders are introduced! Yay! And to the Silver fangirls (and boys), yes he will be in this story (I think...80% yes), but you'll find out where he is later! Anyways, please review and once again, I'm so sorry this took so long!
