Keiths' P.O.V
"Keith?" I turned to look at my mother. Her emerald eyes were full of worry, but for what, I didn't know.
"What's wrong mom?" I asked as I walked over to her, she picked me up into her arms. I moved some of her long red hair out of her face before smiling widely at her.
"Sweetheart, I want you to promise me something," she spoke in a soft voice as she sat on my bed with me.
"Mom, what's wrong?" I asked, I could tell she was worried about something.
"You've seen how your father's been acting, and I'm worried he may do something stupid. So, if he does, and something happens to me, I want you to promise me something," my mom replied, I looked at her with confused eyes, what would happen to her?
"What is it mom?" I asked.
"I want you to promise me, that no matter what happens, you will never, ever, close yourself up to your friends, that you'll find someone you love and you'll always protect them," my mom answered, I smiled at her.
"Ok, mom," I replied. My mom smiled as she brought me into a hug, softly kissing my forehead as she did so.
"Remember, Keith, I'll always love you, and I'll always be watching over you," she stated before leaving me in my bed. I started running after to her, but the minute I got into the same room she was in, was the minute that my father started killing her.
My eyes shot open as I gasped for breath, I could feel sweat running down the side of my face. I wanted to curl up into a ball and…cry. Yes, I wanted to cry, I hadn't had that dream since I met my friends.
I had only had the dream of my father killing her, but seeing what happened before, remembering what I promised my mother, I just couldn't take it.
I had managed to keep one side of the promise so far, to find someone I love and keep them safe, but I couldn't help wondering, did I really love Kate? I loved all my friends, but there was something about her, I just couldn't put my finger on it.
The first part, about closing myself up, I don't know why I had done it. I guess it was a normal reaction that happened when I saw my mother die, whether that reaction be voluntary or not, I couldn't stop it.
I looked to the side of me, Kate wasn't there. I looked at the clock, it had just turned twelve in the afternoon, explains why she wasn't there.
The door opened as Kate stepped in with two bowls. She looked over to me before smiling, but her smile instantly vanished, I don't know why.
She set the bowls down on the night stand before sitting on the bed. She ran her hand through my hair before wiping a stray tear that had fallen from my eyes.
It was enough to get me crying for good. I bolted up in the bed, wrapping my arms around Kate's waist, I started crying into shoulder.
She froze at my touch before hugging me back, her hands ran through my hair in a soothing motion.
The door opened again but I didn't look up, Kate looked though. I heard footsteps walking over to the bed before I felt three other people sit down.
"Keith?" Kellyn's voice.
"What happened?" Rythmi's voice.
"Talk to us, Keith," Seren's voice.
I still didn't look up, I didn't know if they knew I was crying and honestly, I didn't care if they did. I just needed someone right now.
I felt the others start to hug both Kate and I, Kate laughed slightly as they did so, her hands stopped running through my hair for a second or two before they resumed their pace.
I slowly shook my head, getting rid of any other tears that were in my eyes before sighing loudly. The others released their grip on me before sitting back.
"Sorry," I muttered as I pulled away from Kate, quickly wiping my eyes as I did so.
"Well, Keith have a soft side," Kellyn stated with a slight chuckle, I looked at him before smiling, sending him into a state of shock.
"I think we lost him," Seren said as she started shaking him.
"I was waiting for Keith to tell him to fuck off," Rythmi stated as she smiled at me, I just smiled back before Kellyn jumped back up, getting in my face as he did so.
"Who are you and what have you done with Keith?" he asked, Kate just shook her head while I laughed slightly.
"I am Keith, and if you don't get you finger out my face I'll break it," I answered, Kellyn looked at me, his face going blank before he smiled.
"KEITH!" he yelled as he hugged me, I just sat there awkwardly, I wasn't used to hugging lads.
"So, you wanna tell us why you were crying?" Seren asked as she sat next to Kate, who just shook her head.
"You don't have to," she stated, Seren shrugged her shoulders.
"Your choice," Rythmi stated while Kellyn released me.
"I'm so glad you're ok Keith, I thought we lost you," he stated as he sat on the floor. Kate grabbed one of the bowls before eating it, it looked like slop.
"It's porridge, the Union had nothing else for breakfast," she shrugged before eating it. I grabbed mine before eating it, it was sweet, guess Kate has a sweet tooth.
"Just a nightmare," I filled the silence with that, everyone looked at me. "It was just a nightmare, about my mom," I added, Rythmi and Seren gave me sympathetic looks, while Kellyn frowned, Kate just looked at me.
"You mean the nightmare where your father, you know," she said, she didn't want to say the word, I nodded my head.
"Yeah, but I also remembered something I promised her," I replied before standing up. "I'm gonna take a shower, see ya in ten," I added as I walked to the bathroom.
"We've gotta get back to work, remember you and Kate have the day off, call us if you need anything," Rythmi called as she Kellyn and Seren exited the room, I nodded as I entered the bathroom before running the shower.
Memories of my mom flooded my mind as I thought about my dream, I sighed, maybe today wouldn't be so bad. Maybe it'd be good for me to open up to people.
Kates' P.O.V
I looked around the room before walking to Keith's calendar. It had todays date circled and a week from now circled. The one circled a week from now was my birthday, but why was today circled?
I looked at the bathroom, Keith would be a while, plus he knew where I was. I walked out of the room in my blue jeans and white Glaceon t-shirt, the Glaceon was printed on it.
I rushed over to Rythmi before tapping her on the shoulder.
"What's up Kate?" she asked without turning around.
"I was just wondering why today was circled on Keith's calendar," I answered, Rythmi turned to me at that.
"He hasn't told you?" she asked, I shook my head. "Today's his birthday," she added with a raised eyebrow. I frowned slightly before nodding my head, looks like I was going shopping.
"Hey Rythmi, does Keith like parties?" I asked, Rythmi shook her head.
"Can you give me the number to all Keith's mother's side of the family?" I asked, she looked at me before nodding her head slightly. "I'll be back in five minutes for them," I called as I ran back towards our room.
I opened the door before running in, big mistake. My hands flew up to my eyes as I quickly turned away from Keith.
"Jheeze Kate, if you want me that badly, all you've gotta do is ask," he spoke, I turned back around, luckily he had his towel on this time.
"I was just wondering, about your mother's side of the family," I trailed off.
"They're nice people, I love them to bits but I never see them. I send them the occasional present every once in a while, but that's it," Keith said, knowing where I was going.
"Why?" he asked, I smiled innocently.
"No reason," I answered before rushing out the room, next stop, Erma.
"Chairperson Erma, can I ask you for a favour?" I asked as I walked over to her.
"You want to throw Keith a party?" she asked, I nodded my head as I clasped my hands together.
"Please, please, please," I begged as I looked at her. Grandpapa Hastings laughed as he nodded to Erma.
"Very well, however, you will be fully responsible for everything. Today is a slow day so get the Rangers to help you," Erma ordered, I nodded my head.
"Is it ok if we can put Keith's family up for the night, just his mother's side," I stated, Erma nodded her head, I smiled as I hugged her before hugging Grandpapa Hastings and rushing back to Rythmi, if only I had some notice.
"Here's the list," Rythmi spoke as she handed it to me.
"List of what?" Kellyn asked as he walked over to me, I smiled widely at him.
"I need a huge favour from you," I stated, Kellyn began backing away before Seren grabbed his arm, pulling him over towards me.
"Depends on what it is," he replied.
"I need you to keep Keith busy for the day while I plan a part for him," I stated, Kellyn gave me a shocked look.
"The last time we planned Keith a party he tried to kill us," Kellyn replied.
"But this is Kate," I heard Seren state, then she whispered something to Kellyn who shrugged.
"Sure I'll do it, where is he?" he asked.
"Bedroom, take him to Boyleland or something, just keep him away from the Union," I ordered as I ran off again.
I grabbed my cell phone out of my pocket before dialling the number of Keith's aunt and uncle.
"Hello?" I woman's voice came.
"Hello, this is Top Ranger Kate, I was wondering is this Keith Dazzle's aunty Karina?" I asked.
"Why yes it is, how is Keith, I'll be sending him his birthday present soon," Karina spoke in a cheerful voice.
"Actually, I'm, planning him a birthday party and I was wondering if you would come over to Almia for it, the Union doesn't mind putting you up for a few nights, it would mean a lot to him," I replied as I bit my lip. I heard chattering on the other line before the woman returned.
"We'd love to," she answered, I smiled widely.
"Alright thank you, I'll send Top Ranger Wendy over with some Staraptors for you to fly over on if that's alright," I replied.
"That's fine, until then sweetheart, goodbye," Karina said.
"Bye," I responded before hanging up the phone.
I then rushed over to Wendy who was petting her Staraptor.
"Wendy, big favour, I'll love you forever for it," I spoke, Wendy turned to me.
"What it is?" she asked.
"Go to Fiore and pick up Keith's aunt, uncle and any children they may have and bring them here for a party, but keep it a secret because Keith isn't supposed to know about it," I answered.
"Sure, but you owe me," Wendy replied, I smiled widely as she caught a few more Staraptors before Kellyn came out with Keith.
"We'll be going to Boyleland for Keith to explore the volcano more, we'll see you girls soon," Kellyn stated as he and Keith walked passed, I nodded my head.
"Bye Kellyn, Keith," Wendy and I replied, the two boys just waved. I sighed as Wendy took off on her Staraptor.
"Alright, Seren, where would she be?" I asked myself as I looked around.
"Try behind you," I jumped at the sound of her voice. "What dya need me for?" she asked with enthusiasm.
"Can you do the decorations for me?" I asked, a wide smile spread onto Seren's lips when I said that.
"My pleasure, I love decorating," she answered before turning around. "Oh, can I also do a home video to show?" she asked, I nodded my head before she ran off.
I called the rest of Keith's relatives and explained everything to them, they all agreed. I sent Wendy the list of relatives that lived in Fiore, while I waited outside for the ones from Almia, it's strange how we've never seen them around.
"Are you the Kate girl?" a little girl with emerald eyes and brown hair asked me, I knelt down to her level.
"Yes I am sweetie, where are your mom and dad?" I asked, she pointed behind her and I was shocked at the resemblance the man had to Keith.
"My name's Archer Hudson and this is my wife Alanis Hudson," the man, Archer spoke.
"My name's Katherine Jones, but please call me Kate, I'm Keith's partner," I replied as I shook their hands.
"My name's Emerald," the little girl spoke as she stared up at me. I smiled down at her.
"Well aren't you adorable?" I asked as I petted her head.
"Where would you like us to go?" Alanis asked.
"Just go into the Union, there will be a boy called Murph waiting for you, so just follow him to the rooms ok?" I replied.
"Ok, we'll see you soon Kate," the two adults called as they walked into the Union.
More and more of Keith's relatives arrived before it had turned one. I checked each of them off of a list before nodding my head, I hope Wendy was doing the same thing.
I started to run towards Pueltown, I still needed to pick Keith a gift up, invite the Ranger Base and my parents, since they got along with him.
I arrived in Pueltown a few minutes later before walking into a specific shop, it had almost everything in it.
"Excuse me?" I asked, the man at the counter turned to me. "I'm looking for something for my friend's birthday," I added. The man smiled at me.
"Boy or girl?" he asked, I blushed slightly.
"Boy," I answered in slight awkwardness.
"Ah, a boyfriend, I see, follow me," the man ordered.
"No we're not," but I just gave up as the man lead me towards a part of the shop that had different kinds of chains, along with tags and clothes.
"Pick anything from him, you're a Top Ranger, no?" the man asked, I just nodded my head. "Then you'll get a discount, so pick something and come to me when you have it," he ordered before leaving me alone. I sighed as I shook my head, weirdo.
I picked up a blank dog tag before walking to the man.
"Ah, you have a special message carved onto this tag, would you like one?" he asked, I nodded my head as he handed me a piece of paper. "Write it on here and I shall do it, it will be ready in about half an hour," the man answered before taking the paper from me. I smiled at him.
"Thank you sir, I'll come back to get it," I replied as I started running down towards Vientown.
I ran into the Base once I got there, narrowly stopping to avoid running into Crawford.
"Hey Katie, got a day off?" he asked me before his eyes widened, "WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO YOUR NECK?!" he yelled, causing the whole Base to gather round, I rolled my eyes.
"Keith possessed by Darkrai, Darkrai wanted to kill me so tried choking me, Cresselia came and saved the day. Now will you all come to Keith's birthday party, please?" I asked not taking a breath, Crawford started glaring around the room. Barlow nodded his head.
"Sure we'll be there, what time?" Barlow asked. I looked at the clock, it was around half one now so.
"Around six-ish," I answered, Barlow nodded his head. "Great thanks, sorry I can't stay gotta run!" I called as I rushed down to Chicole Village, I was getting such a workout today.
"KATIE!" Remi yelled as she jumped into my arms, I picked her up but carried on running. "Where are we going?" she asked.
"Mom and dad," I answered, Remi smiled.
"TO PARTNER FARM!" she yelled as she did the Superman pose in my arms, I rolled my eyes slightly.
"MOM! DAD!" I yelled as I got the Partner Farm, not realising there was a rock there I tripped. Remi jumped out of my arms, while I went tumbling along the ground, banging into my dad as I did so. "Ow," I muttered as I rubbed my backside.
"Oh Katie, are you alright?" my mother asked, I nodded my head while my sister and dad laughed their heads off.
"You're only clumsy when you're in a rush, what's got you so worked up?" my dad asked as he checked my arms for cuts and bruises before his eyes landed on my neck.
"Long story, angry Darkrai, that's all I'm saying for now, but will you come to Keith's birthday party at six, please?" I asked with a pleading glance.
"Of course we will, I love that boy, he'd make a fine husband," my mom answered with a sly wink, I just glared at her.
"Great, I'll see you at six, I've still got tonnes of stuff to do so I'll see ya soon," I replied as I started running again, I really was getting a work out.
I went back into the shop where the man was, he had done the tag and had also put it into a bag and wrapped it, I paid him fifty before running off again.
I passed a shop that selt headphones, I shrugged and walked in. I bought a white pair and two black pairs before putting them in the bag, the black pairs were for Keith. I hadn't seen his head phones in a while, so I assume they're either broke or lost.
I pulled my styler out, I needed to call Kellyn.
"Yo," Kellyn smiled as he and Keith appeared on the screen.
"Oh what's that?" Keith asked as he walked away, "HI KATE!" he yelled back, I shook my head.
"Kellyn, have Keith home for half five please," I ordered, Kellyn nodded his head.
"No problem, we've still got half the volcano to explore anyway, see ya soon Kate," Kellyn smiled as he hung up. I nodded my head as I walked up to Altru Inc.
I walked in before walking to the reception lady.
"How may I help you?" she asked.
"I need to speak with Professor Isaac, it's urgent," I lied, the woman nodded her head before calling Isaac down. I sat on the chairs in the waiting area before I saw Isaac exit the lift.
"Yo Isaac," I smiled as I gave him the peace sign.
"Kate, what a surprise, how're you?" Isaac asked, "scratch that, what happened to your neck, Keith didn't do it did he?" Isaac asked, I moved around awkwardly.
"Well, he was possessed by Darkrai at the time, Darkrai was the one who did it, so no it wasn't Keith's fault and I'm great you?" I asked.
"I'm good, so what's up?" Isaac asked.
"Keith's birthday today, we're pulling him a surprise party, be at the Union for six," I answered, Isaac nodded his head.
"No problem, is that everything, I was in the middle of an experiment," he stated as he scratched his neck slightly, I rolled my eyes.
"Yeah that's all, don't go blowing anything up," I ordered as I gave him a quick hug before walking out the building, it gives me the creeps.
I walked back to the Union, it had turned half two, wow, time went quick. I walked over to the large mess hall which we were using for the party. Seren had finished hanging the streamers and banners and was working on the food with Rythmi.
Wendy walked over to me with the list of Keith's family, they were all ticked off, meaning they were all here. I walked to see what Erma and Hastings were doing. They were keeping an eye on Kellyn and Keith, while Murph was showing all the little children around the Union.
I walked back into the mess hall, Seren rushed over to me.
"I've done the home video for Keith, it has all of us in it and I managed to get a large group photo of Keith's family when they first came in, they all seem to get along perfectly," she explained, I nodded my head.
"Alright, so what's for food?" I asked.
"We have sandwiches, crisps, chocolate, bread sticks and dip, some rolls and some other stuff that's cooking. We've ordered Pizza and it should be here for around five-ish," Rythmi answered, I nodded my head.
"Entertainment?" I asked.
"Well, it took a lot of convincing but I managed to get Sven to lend us his karaoke set. Some of the trainers from Keith's family are going to demonstrate some battles, and some of the coordinators will demonstrate a few techniques. Oh we also have Murph working with some different type of pokemon to pull some magic acts with everyone," Seren replied, I nodded my head again.
"And for the decorations all you have are streamers and banners?" I asked, Seren shook her head as the doors opened again.
"We got balloons too," Sven smiled as he released the balloons into the air, they had the number fifteen on them, along with Keith's face and 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY!' I smiled at them, but how they got Keith's face on them I'll never know.
"Alright, I guess I'll go see Arceus, I'll ask him to ask all the pokemon to stay calm for tonight," I stated as I walked back out of the room. "Oh guys," I turned before I left, they looked at me, "go to Keith's family and tell them to bring the presents into the mess hall," I ordered.
"I'll do it," Wendy smiled as she skipped off towards the rooms where Keith's family were staying.
I stood in my room before grabbing my necklace.
"Arceus," I muttered as the room began spinning, once it was finished I was stood in outer space once more looking up at Arceus.
"Can I ask a favour?" I asked.
"Ask away, child," Arceus answered.
"Can you try to keep all the pokemon calm for tonight, we're going to throw Keith a party for his birthday," I explained, Arceus nodded his head.
"Yes I can, but if they're controlled by Dim Sun I cannot," he answered, I nodded my head.
"Just let us handle Dim Sun for tonight," I turned to see Mew and Mew Two stood behind me, I smiled at them.
"Really?" I asked.
"You have our word," Mew Two answered, I smiled as I hugged the two of them.
"Thank you, I promise I'll make up for everything," I smiled as I turned back to Arceus, who was looking at my neck.
"Darkrai is getting more and more dangerous," he stated, I shrugged.
"It's nothing we can't handle," I replied.
"You almost died," he pointed out, I sighed slightly.
"I know," I felt my neck become warm. I reached my hand up to touch it, it didn't hurt anymore.
"As long as you stay safe, the world will stay safe, your bruise is healed. Now if I were you I'd go, it looks like Seren might need help with the presents," Arceus stated, I nodded my head as I was sent back to my room.
I rushed to the mess hall to see a large mountain of Keith's presents.
"Arceus, that is huge," I muttered.
"Kate, little help!" Rythmi called, I rushed over to her, only to see her trying to pull Seren out from under the large pile of gifts, I shook my head before pulling her out.
Once she was out we got back to work with everything we needed to do.
The next two hours were spent doing what we needed to do before it turned half four. Keith and Kellyn weren't due home for another hour. Wendy rushed off to tell everyone to start preparing for their shows and to start getting ready.
I walked out of the bathroom in my bra and pants before looking through my wardrobe, my hair was dry since the hairdryer was left in the bathroom.
I looked at all my clothes but couldn't decide on what to wear, I sighed as I called over Glaceon.
"What do you think?" I asked.
"Does it really matter what I think? You'll look nice either way," she answered, I looked at her before frowning.
"You're a massive help you know," I replied with sarcasm in my voice. Glaceon laughed before looking at my wardrobe and pawing at a white skirt.
I pulled it out, it was plain white with crystal blue outlining and patterns going along the bottom and up the side. I nodded my head as I placed it on.
Glaceon then looked at my tops before pawing at another white one. I pulled it out, it was an off shoulder white shirt with a blooming blue rose going up the left side, opposite the off shoulder part.
I nodded as I put the top on before looking in the mirror. Glaceon then ran over with a pair of white flats for me to slip onto my feet. I smiled at her before walking over to my full length mirror and looking at myself, I looked nice.
I walked back over to my desk before picking my brush up and brushing my hair. I slid in a few clips to keep my bangs from falling into my eyes all night before looking at the clock. It was quarter past five.
My styler began ringing at that moment. I looked at the called before answering it.
"Yo," I smiled at Kellyn.
"Yo, Keith and I are coming back now, that ok?" he asked, I nodded my head. "Good 'cause Keith's already going to your room," he added before hanging up. Less than a minute passed before the door was opened and Keith walked in.
"You stink of ash, get in there and get a shower, be quick about it," I ordered, Keith was just rubbing his eyes as I pushed him into the bathroom before walking over to his wardrobe.
"Let's see, what've you got to wear?" I asked as Buizel jumped onto my shoulder, the one that wasn't covered.
"What are you doing?" he asked, I looked at him before the bathroom.
"We're throwing Keith a surprise birthday party, I need to find something for him to wear so shh," I replied, Buizel nodded his head as he jumped off my shoulder and onto the bottom of the wardrobe. I pointed to a pair of dark blue jeans and a black button up shirt. I nodded my head in approval.
When the clock turned half five Keith walk out of the bathroom with his hair dried and in his blue boxers.
"You look nice, where are you going?" Keith asked.
"Where are we going you mean, and thanks," I smiled, Keith looked at me.
"We?" he asked before shaking his head, "Ryth and that told you it was my birthday didn't they?" he asked, I nodded my head before he slipped the jeans and top on, which he left unbuttoned.
I frowned as I started buttoning it up.
"What are you now? My mom?" he asked, I looked at him.
"Well if you can't dress yourself fully, and I prefer to be a girlfriend, I'm too young to have a teenaged son, not to mention I'm younger than you," I answered with a frown and a wink, making Keith go red.
"So, where are we going?" he asked, I smirked.
"You'll see," I answered before walking over to my bed, "here, these are you," I added as I handed him the bag, he pulled out the two pairs of headphones before pulling out the wrapped tag. He slowly unwrapped it before reading it.
"Keith, never forget who you are and who you've got, love you forever, Kate," he read before looking at me. "I knew you wanted me," I stated with a wink, I rolled my eyes.
"Friend wise you dolt," I answered as I punched his arm lightly, "now come on, we need to go," I ordered as I looked at the clock, five to six.
I walked with Keith down by the mess hall before motioning for him to walk into it, he rolled his eyes.
"You hungry or something?" he asked as he walked in.
"SURPRISE!" everyone, minus his family yelled, Keith looked around.
"Who planned this?" he asked, clearly not amused.
"I did, and I don't care if you hate parties, you're gonna have fun," I answered, Keith glared at me before trying to walk out. "I've got another surprise for you, one you'll love," I added, he turned to me before folding his arms. I nodded to Wendy who walked behind the stage curtain, we had a stage put in for tonight.
Keith's family all came out from behind it, his jaw dropped wide open before he looked at me.
"Surprise Keith," they all smiled, he walked forwards before hugging Emerald, who appeared to be the youngest of his family.
"What are all you guys doing here?" Keith asked.
"Your girlfriend invited us," one of his cousins answered, Keith turned to me before shaking his head.
"Yeah, she's a handful," he replied.
"Excuse me?" I asked as I walked forwards before hitting him on the arm. "First off, you're the handful-,"
"Can believe that," the same cousin answered.
"And second off I'm not your-,"
"You don't wanna finish that, he's more of a pervert than me," Keith interrupted as I looked at the boy in front of me. He had black hair with blue eyes. He smiled at me before winking.
I moved closer to Keith, who smirked at me.
"Told ya," was all he said, I glared at him before hitting him on the arm.
"Whatever," I muttered as I walked off to find Wendy and the others.
The night passed by beautifully, Keith uncles had me dancing with them so I got to know his family better. I danced with Emerald and his aunts, all in all it was a laugh.
When we got to the presents, Keith was completely shocked by what everyone got him, it was like Christmas came early for him, he had new game stations, iPod, phone, the lot.
We watched as everyone battled or performed their coordination with their pokemon. Murph made many of the pokemon disappear and reappear with the help of other pokemon.
I yawned as I stood with a drink in my hand, Keith was talking to his aunt before he excused himself and walked over to me.
"So, still hate parties?" I asked as he grabbed a drink.
"No, I just hate you," he answered in a joking manner with a large smile on his face.
"Love you too," I replied as I pushed him lightly.
"Hey, no injuring the birthday boy," he ordered with a wink, I laughed at him.
"You're crazy," I responded before I saw Sven smirk, I looked at him in confusion before a slow song came on. I groaned slightly as I glared at Sven, knowing he would do something like that.
Well it wasn't really a slow song it was 'Everything Has Changed' by Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. I shook my head, many things had changed with us all at the Union.
"Wanna dance?" Keith asked, I turned to him, he was holding his hand out to me.
"Sure, why not?" I replied as we walked to the dance floor and started dancing. I smiled as we danced in silence, Rythmi was dancing with Isaac, who had come, Seren was dancing with Kellyn, who had forced her to. She tried to look mad, but I could see through it.
"Hey Kate," I looked up at Keith.
"Yeah?" I asked, Keith's eyes narrowed at me.
"Never throw me a party again," he ordered, I laughed slightly at him.
"You're telling me you're not having fun?" I asked, he smirked at me, I probably shouldn't have said that.
"Be more fun if I could end the night with a bang," he whispered in my ear as he hand travelled towards my ass.
"Just because it's your birthday don't think I won't hit you," I whispered back, Keith laughed at me before pulling away and smiling. I smiled back up at him, he was being more open with everyone, which I was happy about.
"You feel better than this morning now?" I asked, Keith nodded his head.
"Yeah, I can actually keep the promise now," he answered with a smile before the song ended. We all stopped dancing and returned to what we were doing.
Seren walked up on stage as she showed everyone the home video. They all laughed at it when something funny came on, or awed when a part with Keith and I alone came on.
"Remind me to check our surroundings for cameras on missions," Keith spoke as he looked at the picture of the two of us on our mission at the Chroma Highlands.
"Back at ya," I answered as the video ended, everyone clapped before I yawned.
Keith walked over to his cousin while I walked out of the room to the front of the Union. I looked up at the night sky before smiling softly.
"Thank you Arceus, tonight's been perfect," I muttered as I held my necklace before looking up at the moon, it was full, which was nice.
"Yo Kate, what you doing out here?" Keith asked as he walked over to me, I turned to him.
"Just needed some fresh air, you didn't need to follow," I answered.
"I saw you walk off and then my cousin smirked, I thought he'd said something to you so I came after you," Keith replied, I nodded once.
"No, just wanted some fresh air," I stated.
"You've been to see Arceus haven't you?" Keith asked, I looked at him.
"What makes-,"
"Your bruise is gone, I'm glad he healed it, I didn't like looking at it," he interrupted me, I just smiled slightly at him. "Everyone's leaving now anyway, they're all tired," he added. I turned to see people were leaving, either getting on their own flying pokemon or having Wendy catch a Staraptor and send them home.
"The Union was going to put them up," I muttered, Keith shook his head.
"My family don't like staying in places they're not familiar with. They'll stay in each other's houses but other than that, they leave to go home at the end of the night," he explained, I nodded my head.
"Bye Keithy," Emerald said as she hugged Keith, who hugged her back.
"See ya soon Emerald," Keith replied before she ran to her parents. He said bye to everyone before his cousin came over.
"See ya soon Keith, keep this one close to ya, she's a keeper," he stated before shaking my hand and walking off to get on his Pidgeot. I looked at Keith in confusion.
"He may be a pervert, worse than me, but he respects other's girlfriends," he explained.
"But I'm not your girlfriend," I pointed out.
"And if he knew that he'd be following you around like a lost puppy until you agreed to go out with him," Keith replied.
"Oh," was all I said as I started walking back inside.
"Get to bed, dears, we can clean up in the morning," Erma smiled as we walked into the mess hall, we all nodded before heading into our rooms.
I walked over to my wardrobe before grabbing some pyjamas and taking my top off.
"First time you've changed in front of me," Keith said, I had my back to him.
"If I move, I'll collapse, I'm so tired," I answered as I removed my bra before slipping my pyjama top on. I slipped my shorts on under my skirt before taking my skirt off.
I turned to see Keith already in his boxers before smiling at me. I sat onto my bed before lying on my blanket, not bothering to move my clothes.
"You seem a lot more tired than normal," Keith stated as he walked over to me.
"Yeah, well you try running around the Union, to Pueltown, to Vientown, to Chicole Village, to Pueltown, to Altru Inc., to the Union again. Then having to help with the decorations and pull Seren out of a huge pile of presents that fell on her," I replied as I watched Keith walk over to me. "You're not ending the night with a bang either," I added.
"Aw, no birthday sex?" he asked, I looked at him.
"Sure why not?" I asked as I grabbed my phone, Keith gave me a smirk before climbing on top of me. I played the song 'Birthday Sex' out through my speakers, he glared at me.
"Not what I meant," Keith stated as he glared down at me, I just gave him a cheeky grin.
"Well it's what I meant," I stuck my tongue out, he glared at me before rolling over next to me. I turned to song off before turning the lights off, Buizel and Glaceon were sleeping on Keith's bed.
"Any funny stuff, I'll kill you," I muttered as I closed my eyes. I rolled over before burying my head into Keith's warm chest.
"Night, Katie," Keith whispered as he slipped his arms around my waist, I felt him kiss my forehead as he did so.
"Night, Keithy," I whispered back.
"Don't call me that," he ordered as I laughed before closing my eyes and falling into a peaceful sleep.
WOAH THAT WAS A LONG CHAPTER! My hands hurt now, seriously. Anyway Keith's promise to his mom was to find someone he loved and always protect them and to never close up on his friends. Since four of you only tried to guessing what it was, I'll do a chapter with anyone or any pokemon you want in it.
Crystal A. Kanbara
Sakura Touko
Riley Sky
A Random Human
Just review who you want in the story and I'll add them in, somewhere or another, they will be in, I can promise you that. Until next time guys REVIEW!