WallyxRuby (a.k.a. Raltsshipping/LoveRivalshipping)

Because of you…

"Manetric! Use Bite!"

"My, my, I shouldn't have underestimate you dear lad, no matter, let us finish this! Walrein, use Aurora Beam!"

"Manetric, dodge it!"

"Silly boy, you can't- What the-"

"Fell right into my trap! Manetric! Finish it with Thunder!"

*BANG*

"Walrein!"

"Yes! We did it Manetric!" I run towards my Pokemon while he just sits there like nothing ever happened. That's what you expect from my prim Manetric. I pat his head, and his only answer is by turning his head away. I smile and I take out my Pokeblock case. I take a red Pokeblock from it, his favorite. "And here is you reward."

He notices it and gladly takes it.

"You sure know how to take care of your team." he says as he walks towards me.

"Mr. Wallace! How are your Pokemon? I'm really sorry if mine did too much damage on them."

He laughs. "Young man, your kindness would surely take you to great heights!" Don't worry, my Pokemon are all fine. Here is your well-earned Rain badge."

He gives me the badge and I look at it like it is the most beautiful thing in the world. I take out my badge case and put it where it belongs. I marvel at all eight of them.

Finally…

"Seeing your badges, I can say that you are ready for the Pokemon League. I feel that you have become this strong because of someone…a girl perhaps?"

I blush.

…I made myself stronger …

"Ohh~ There is~! Haha. She must be one lucky girl. Anyway, I must warn you, there are many strong trainers on the path you shall take. Or maybe even stronger, like that boy who has beaten me early this morning."

"Boy?"

"Yes. He is very strong. He has beaten two of my strong Pokemons with a fire type. Unbelievable!"

A fire type...

"Excuse me Mr. Wallace, but is the Pokemon a Torchic?"

"Torchic? No. But you are almost right. It is not a Torchic but the evolve form of it, a Blaziken."

"Blaziken! Do you know if he is headed to the Pokemon League?"

"Why yes. I told him to go to Ever Grande City. He must be there by now."

"Wha-, I gotta go now!"

"To the city? But boy, a storm is brewing. Stay here for the night. You can continue your journey when the weather clears up."

"It's okay. I'll just have to surf over there." I put my Pokemon back into its Pokeball and I head outside. I feel the first drops of rain hitting me as I hear Mr. Wallace calling my name.

"It is dangerous to fly or even surf to that place!"

"I'll be alright! Thanks for everything!"

…you are my first friend…

I run towards the seashore and I bring out my Milotic from its Pokeball. I ride on her back and we go a bit further before diving into the sea. I see a lot of water type Pokemon on our way, Magikarps, Relicanths, some clamperls at the bottom and even a gigantic Wailord passes us.

As we travel under water, I remember the scene in Petalburg City…

"Alright Wally, remember what I told you, keep calm and capture it."

"A-alright."

Two boys were in a grassy area while a wild Pokemon was cautiously looking at them.

"G-go! Zigzagoon!"

The Zigzagoon came out from its Pokeball and it was growling at the Ralts.

"Zigzagoon, use growl- I mean Tackle!"

"That's it! Attack it again!"

"Use Tackle again!"

The Pokemon dodged the Zigzagoons' attack and used Confusion.

"No!"

"It's okay Wally, just one more! Hit it with your best shot~!"

"Zigzagoon, use Tail Whip! I-it's weak enough! Alright, that's enough. Come back!"

"Alright. What's the next thing you will do?"

"You throw a ball now, right? I… I'll do my best!" Wally took a Pokeball and threw it at the weakened Ralts. Both of them watched it move a bit like it was a ticking bomb and finally, it stopped.

They both looked at each other, speechless, until Wally broke the silence.

"I did it… It's my… My Pokemon!"

"I knew from the start you can catch it."

Wally blushed. "R-really?"

"Of course!"

Wally ran and hugged him, making him a bit surprised.

"Thanks…Ruby."

…you helped me catch my first Pokemon…

We surf towards Ever Grande City, not stopping even though the storm is getting stronger. A strong wind pushes us while the heavy rain hits us forcefully. The waves are getting bigger at every minute and my Milotic is having a hard time surfing in this situation. We can't travel under water because of the strong currents and flying high in the sky is just as dangerous.

Suddenly, I hear my Pokemon, she is trying to tell me something by pointing its head towards the sea. I look to where she is pointing and I see a huge wave heading towards us. Before I can think of anything, I tell her to dive. As we go deeper, we feel the strong currents, but she ignores it and pushes forward.

It is a long time but finally, she signals me that we can go back to the surface and I order her to take us back. Taking my first breath, I notice that the rain isn't stronger than before and the waves are smaller. I also notice ahead of us is a city over a cliff, and the only way to get there is to fly or go up the waterfall.

"Alright Milotic, let's finish this voyage." I hold on tight and we go up.

I finally land on safe grounds. I have to give credit to this Pokemon, after that wave and the waterfall, she still looks fine. I hug and thank her and I put her back into the Pokeball.

The scene in front of me would have been more beautiful if it wasn't for the rain. Ever Grande City is high above the ocean, its slopes are lush with green grass and flowers. I walk until I find the Pokemon Center. I go inside and go over to the counter where a Pokemon Center Nurse greets me with a warm smile.

"Good evening! You're out late. Welcome to the Pokemon Center. We restore your tired Pokemon to full health. Would you like to rest your Pokemon?"

"Yes please."

"OK, I'll take your Pokemon for a few seconds."

I give her my Pokeballs, and while I wait, I look at the place. There were a few trainers, but I don't see him anywhere.

"Thank you for waiting. We restored your Pokemon to full health. We hope to see you again."

"Um~ if I may ask, did you see a boy with a white headwear? He has a Blaziken with him."

"A boy…Oh! Why yes he was here an hour ago. I think he is headed to the Victory Road right now."

"Thank you very much!"

"You're welcome!"

I run outside and I bring out my portable bike. I ride on it and I head towards the Victory Road. As fast as I can, I pedal my bike and let the rain hit me.

…but you didn't know that…

I pass a sign pointing towards my destination, and moments later, I am here. I look at the sign "VICTORY ROAD AHEAD". I put the bike in my bag and taking a deep breath, I go inside the cave.

The first thing I see in the cave is a white cap. The owner is walking on a bridge. I run to him and as I near him, I call his name. "Ruby!" I stop a few steps away from him and pant a bit. I look at him and somehow, I feel…happy.

"Wally?!"

I laugh. "I bet you're surprised to see me here."

"Where have you been all this time?! You haven't been answering my calls… and how did you get here?!"

After defeating me in Mauville City, all the trainings, the battles, the gym leaders, everything I did up until now, I did it for one reason.

And I am here, right now, standing in front of you, and finally…

"Secret. Anyway, I made it all the way here, and it's all thanks to you! Losing to you that time made me stronger! But I'm not going to lose anymore! I'm going to win! For the Pokemon who gave me courage and strength!"

He smiles and gives me the eyes of a real trainer. "Hmph. We shall see about that. Blaziken! I choose you!"

"OK…Here I come! Gallade, go!"

"Alright Wally, I'm not gonna hold back!"

Finally, I have become a worthy opponent.

"Hit me with your best shot!"

…you also caught my heart.