I don't own Harry Potter, that belongs to the lovely J.K Rowling. I don't own Pokemon, for it is own by Game Freak, and created by Mr. Satoshi Tajiri.

Sadly, I don't think I'll be able to finish this story like I did with Sage's Life. I do plan on finishing, but the sequels, despite knowing how they will end, are taking a lot to type. Between family, work, and the Holidays, it's not exactly easy to find time to write.

This will likely be my last chapter before Christmas, or even the start of the new year. I have the luck of having my wisdom teeth getting removed today, so I hope you guys enjoy my wee hours update. I'm sorry it's so short, it's not really a chapter, but a filler with a promise for a better update after I'm healed, and not stressed out.

This story has Gay relationships, as well as innocent relationships between a grown man, and young teen. Just because it is innocent, does not mean I condone relationships between an adult and minor. As this is fanfiction, that means the rules of the real world don't apply, but the readers should remember the laws of their country. If you complain about my works, I will just ignore them, and continue writing. There are more sinister stories out there. Complain to them.

If you want the story that Sage is paired with Hermione go to my profile and click on Sage's Adventure.

CHAPTER TWO

"You want me to do what?" Sage demanded of Professor Oak. The man had turned up, unannounced, during his third Contest win.

"Work with Steven Stone."

"But Professor-"

"Sage, something is happening, something big, and it has to do with the forests up near Snowpoint City." The man sighed, rubbing his head.

"But my Contests-"

"A Contest is talking place in Snowpoint City." Sage deflated.

"I understand, sir." Sterling was plucked from the ground, as Sage made his way outside. The man he'd just protested to travel with, stood there with a grin. "I'm only doing this because the Professor asked me to."

"I know." Stone called out his Skarmory. "For once, I had nothing to do with this."

"I don't believe that."

"It's the truth, and you know it." Sage bit his lip as he climbed on behind the man. "It might be safer for you to be up front."

"I don't trust you."

"You're what, fourteen now?" Sage winced, but nodded. "I'd never touch anyone underage."

"But–?"

"You're cute. I may cuddle." Sage snorted, holding Sterling close. "Right, Skarmory, we need to get to Snowpoint." The Pokemon cawed, and took to the sky.

"I am never working with you again!" Sage yelled as he dodged yet another blast from the enraged Ursaring. Steven was dealing with another. A blizzard had came out of nowhere, and they had stumbled upon the Ursaring family's cave.

"Aw, come on, Sage! you know you're having fun!"

"That is beside the point! Sage use Ancient Power!"

"Psychic, Metagross!" In the confusion, the trainers and their Pokemon made their escape. They found an empty cave, that was just deep enough to block out the deep freeze. Sage breathed a sigh of relief when Steven had his Aggron use Flamethrower to make a fire. Shimmer, Shami, and his new Aron, Shale, came out to eat. "An Aron?" Sage flushed, resolutely not looking at Steven.

"He wasn't accepted." Steven smirked, and started cooking. "Why me?"

"Hm?"

"Why are you obsessed with me?"

"Because you treat me like a person, not someone who has to be on a pedestal all the time." Sage blinked in surprise. "You're clever, kind, and have a temper. You don't take crap from anyone. Why shouldn't I like you?"

"Because I'm jailbait?"

"Only for two years, and even then why would I ruin a relationship, no matter how dysfunctional ours is?" Sage narrowed his eyes. "I can accept it, if you can never like me the way I like you. I just want to keep our friendship." A few hours later, Sage returned his Pokemon to the safety of their Pokeballs as he and Steven settled in for a long night.

"It's cold." Sage muttered, curling tighter on himself. He was in layers of clothing, that didn't seem to block the icy breeze that drifted inside the cave. He blinked when a blanket, and arm, were wrapped around him.

"You can hate me in the morning, when we can get out of here. I won't let you freeze, when Professor Oak is counting on me to keep you safe. Let alone what I'd do to myself if you got sick." Sage snorted, but shifted closer to the body heat. Green eyes closed slowly as his body heated up.

The next morning, Sage and Steven made it to the Pokemon Center in Snowpoint, where their Pokemon were healed, and they were set in front of the fire.

Sage could see himself being friend with Steven.