Chapter 18: Lyra's challenge

It was finally evening and everyone went , Sapphire, Emerald and Wally decided to stay at Viridian City for the night at Yellow's house. The Sinnoh Trio at Green's house at Pallet town with Red and Blue staying over. Silver decided to stay with Giovanni at their old home in Viridian and Gold, Crystal and Lyra are waiting for the train in Saffron City's train station.

"Onii-san?" Lyra began.

"hmm?" Gold asked busy twirling his cue with his hand. Crystal sat at the bench as they wait.

"What's with the cold atmosphere recently? whats up with Silver being all that?" she asked worriedly hugging Mari-chan.

Crystal looked at Gold waiting for his respond to Lyra but she saw Gold's eyes began to twitch.

"Silver's just having family issues thats all...his father created terrible things way back." Gold said calming himself down. "Just let him be alone if you're that worried."

I-I'm not that worried. " Lyra said. "I just wanted to help if I can."

Gold looked at Lyra curiously then at Crystal who just shrugged at him then back at his sister. "Do you and Silver gotten close?"

Lyra blushed madly and avoided his brother's gaze and Gold knew exactly her answer and casted a mean look.

"Don't go with Silver ever, let big brother help him okay?" he asked worriedly. For what happened, he can't allow his sister to be lost again.

"I wanted to help him, I think he's suffering." Lyra yelled. "Let me contribute to something here!"

Just then, the train arrived and they entered the vehicle. There's not a lot of people inside so they found seats but the siblings decided to continue their conversation when they arrived at Johto. They just casted mean glares to each other causing Crystal to look awkward.

They finally arrived at Goldenrod city and neither of the siblings spoke throughout the short journey.

"So, I'll be on my way then, Are you sure you two don't want to stay for dinner?" Crystal invited but Gold refuses nicely and he and Lyra went home.

The whole family ate dinner and still, the siblings haven't spoke to each other which kept the mother worried.

"So, how's our little adventure?" Mrs. Kurama began.

Lyra got up to her seat. "Sorry but I already ate." she then stormed upstairs to her room. "Ethan, talk, what happen, I know she hasn't really eaten." Mrs. Kurama said then Gold explained everything. "Is that so, talk and make up with your sister and also bring her her plate after we finished eating."

Gold nodded and they continue to eat. Gold took the plate and prepare a plateful of macaroons.

Gold knocked on the door.

"Don't talk to me!" Lyra said, her voice slightly muffled.

"Soul Kurama, open the door and let's talk." Gold said in his deep voice.

"No!" Lyra yelled then sounds of crying was heard on the other side.

"In case you're hungry, I brought your food here and also macaroons so don't skip dinner." Gold said then he went to his own room.

Gold flopped down unto his bed and stared at his ceiling thinking of his sister. He don't want to break their bond but he don't want her to get in danger either. He quickly took his scrapbook and browse some pictures of girls.

"Gold?" Mrs. Kurama entered his room and sat at his bed. "How's Lyra?"

Gold just shrugged as he continue to browse. "I'll try tomorrow."

Mrs. Kurama nodded. "Well, don't force Lyra on something. Remember I have two stubbornand rowdy kids that needs guidance!" she said as she ruffled Gold's hair and kissed his head. "Well good night."

"yeah, night mom!" Gold smirked and went to bed.

Morning came and Gold already had breakfast. He also cooked some extra because Lyra is still sleeping and his mom already left. He sat at his couch as his pokemon family cuddled with him as he watched. He turned the tv on and Proteam Omega was featured.

"Strange, Silver should be here now to watch." He said gazing at the clock above him. "Whatever, might as well watch something else once in a while." he said lazily switching the Channel and ended up watching Dia's new cooking show.

"Morning!" Gold greeted as Lyra went down lazily. Lyra stared at Gold for a while then continue on her way to eat.

Lyra looked at the clock and quickly went to her brother and snatched the remote to watch her favorite anime.

"Hey, I was watching and I was about to see Dia's amazing talent for eating." Gold said but Lyra ignored him and watched. "You didn't even eat your breakfast..."

Gold was annoyed by the snobbish attitude of Lyra. "Are you still mad at me?" he asked.

Lyra just shrugged. "Is Dia or Silver arrive?" She asked.

"No." Gold said simply.

"Then no..." Lyra muttered as she continue to watch.

Gold and Lyra silently watched the show but as few minutes passed by, Gold was getting bored and his poke nag starts to ring, he opened and read the message and quickly went to the door to leave.

"Where are you going?" Lyra asked, her eyes still glued to the tv.

"Kanto, off to check how Giovanni is doing..." Gold said simply wearing his shoes.

Lyra stood up and turned off the tv and went to his brother. "I'll come along then." She said and headed out before Gold.

The siblings arrived at Viridian City and finally met up with Yellow who guided them towards Giovanni's new home which is located on the edge of the city near the forest. As they went inside, there's Silver watching his show silently and Giovanni and Red having a game of cards. Eyes are on the three arrivals with smiles lit on their faces. Yellow quickly sat beside Red and watch the two play the cards. Lyra was quickly drawn to the television and watch with Silver like it's part of their routine. Gold then decided to watch the card game with Yellow so he sat beside Giovanni.

"Wait, reset the game,I wanna play." Gold said acting his attitude. Giovanni then shuffled the game and started a new game of cards of four players including Yellow. As he shuffled, Gold quickly caught sight of the other two individuals who's talking about the show a lot while they're both mesmerize at the screen.

As they are playing, Gold's eyes are still glued at the two.

"Giovanni, got any two?" Red asked smiling.

"No," Giovanni take simply and Red took a card from a pile.

"Gold, you got any Ace?" Yellow asked, Gold gave her 2 queen cards instead.

"Uhh Gold, that's a queen." Red said.

"Huh?" Gold said as he snapped his sense. He looked at the cards and to his playmates. "We're playing what game?"

"Go fish?" Yellow said innocently.

"I thought it's something else hehe my bad..." Gold said and his teeth start chattering as he looked again at the two.

"Don't do anything reckless." Red said sarcastically.

"Gold, a little advice, just let your sister do anything she wants, just support her that's all that matters." Giovanni said cooly.

"Yeah, that's how girls act, you can't just ignore them. You should understand them" Red said laughingly.

"that's what the boy said who don't know his girlfriend's gender for 2 years straight." Gold said unamazed looking at Yellow who's been smiling awkwardly.

Red just sat quiet.

"I still am not satisfied for some reason." Gold said selfishly. He then glared at the two. He didn't realize that Lyra was in front of him.

"If you're not satisfied, I challenge you to a battle." Lyra said and she head out leaving everyone staring at the door.

"Definitely a pokemon battle." Red said smiling sarcastically at his junior.

"Feh, I don't even know what's happening." Gold said irritably.

"Hey, you do know I'm waiting here." Lyra said as she peeked erroneously looked at Gold having grins on their faces.

"Let's go, I want to see this battle." Red invited and looked Silver. "You coming?"

Silver nodded as he turned off the television. "The show's done anyway."

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