Here it is, my next chapter of my first Pokemon fanfic :D! I just caught most of the Ultra Beasts earlier (excluding Pheromosa, Celesteela, and Stakataka since they are exclusive to Ultra Moon), and I'm getting Blacephalon later on. Anyway, enjoy my story :)!
Extra Note:
Elio and Lillie are 16 in this fanfic
Gladion is 18.
Hau is same age, being 16.
Okay, enough drama! LET'S BEGIN XD!
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Alola barely got any sad feelings like this. Immediately when Lusamine passed away, the Aether Foundation employees were filled with grief, and would even check up on Lillie to see how she's doing. Wicke felt really bad, she was like a mother to Lillie when Lusamine was in her... crazy phase. Unfortunately, the only person who didn't really do much to support the loss was Faba. Yes, he felt bad, but he at least tries not to show it.
Lillie felt the worst out of all of them. She and Elio saved Lusamine from the wrath of Necrozma, and Lillie even got the chance to talk to her again, and she died in just a week after the festival! It really shattered the poor girl's heart.
It was not 12:37 PM, and Lillie still felt bad. Wicke made chicken parmesan for her, which is Lillie's favorite food, but she didn't even take a bite. She just moved it around with her fork from time to time.
"Lillie, what's wrong? You like chicken parm, it's unusual to see you like this." Wicke said, worried.
"Oh, sorry, Wicke. It's just... I can't stop thinking about what happened with Mother." Lillie replied. The thing that really scares the poor girl was just that One time, when Blacephalon used it's signature move, known as "Mind Blown" as by the Ultra Recon Squad, caused a wildfire, making both Lillie and Lusamine unable to escape.
"I understand, Lillie. Just... take your time, alright?" Wicke said, giving her some comforting words at least.
"O-Okay. Thanks." Lillie said.
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Lillie knew she had to tell the news to Gladion. Since he was in Kanto right now, Lillie called him over a screen where they can call each other.
Finally, Gladion picks up and smiles once he sees Lillie.
"Hey, little sis." He greeted.
"H-Hi, Gladion." Lillie said, still a bit sad though.
"How's it going, back in Alola?" Gladion asked.
"N-Not so good, big brother. It's gotten even worse earlier this morning." Lillie said as tears formed in her eyes.
"Hey, what's wrong? You okay?" Gladion said, getting worried.
"I need to talk to you about something?" Lillie replied.
"What is it about?"
"It's about Mother."
"What about her?"
"Well, the Ultra Recon Squad told me and Mother to come to Poni Plains, as there was an Ultra Beast called Blacaphalon running wild. Mother tried to catch it, but it ended up attacking her and her Pokemon. And t-then..." Lillie explained the story as the tears rolled down onto her cheeks.
"What happened?" Gladion asked, wanting to know. He heard whining beside him, he turns over to see it was from his main Pokemon, Silvally.
"The Ultra Beast caused a wildfire, and it ended up... in..." Lillie's voice trailed down a little as she spoke.
"What is it, Lillie? Please tell me what happened with Mother." Gladion responded.
"M-Mother... she... p...pa... passed away." Lillie said. And soon she just breaks down and starts bawling. Gladion's eyes widened, he couldn't believe what just happened.
"I... I never knew that... something horrific like that would happen." Gladion said, not sure how to completely respond.
"I-I'm gonna miss her so much!" Lillie sobbed.
"I'm gonna come back to Alola right away. The least I can do is offer some comfort." Gladion replied. Lillie wipes her eyes.
"*sniff* Thanks, big brother. That's kind of you." Lillie said.
"Anyway, I'll be back in a couple days, depending on when the next boat to Alola comes. Stay strong, okay?" Gladion said.
"I-I'll try." Lillie replied.
"*sigh* I'll se you when I get here. Gladion said. He hangs up.
"I-I don't know what to do now." Lillie said to herself.
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A few days later...
The funeral is now ready. Many people close to Lusamine came to the funeral. Including Wicke, Faba, and even the Ultra Recon Squad. Elio also came along with his mom. Gladion couldn't come since he was just getting transportation dates on boats leaving to Alola. To make the funeral at least more comforting for poor Lillie, Elio sent out Necrozma and used the N-Solarizer to defuse both Necrozma and Nebby with each other. Nebby can at least be here to give Lillie some support.
The people working at the graveyard came with a carved gravestone, as it read:
Lusamine
Age: 40
Loving wife of Mohn Aether, loving mother of Lillie and Gladion Aether
May she rest in peace and watch over her loved ones.
When everything was ready and set up, Wicke decided to present the eulogy. She clears her throat before speaking.
"Madam pres- Lusamine Aether was one of the nicest people as far of being the president of the Aether Foundation. She was a nice woman, and loved her husband and children very much." Wicke started. Lillie couldn't really take it, she just fell to her knees and sobbed again, but still paying attention. Elio felt bad, as even he felt some tears in his eyes.
"But of course, she got obsessed with the Ultra Beasts and attempted to fight Necrozma in his world. But, Champion Elio Sun managed to calm Necrozma, and make Lusamine able to talk to her children again. It really pained all of us to see Lusamine just die like this, getting killed by an Ultra Beast..." Wicke stopped and removes her glasses to wipe her eyes.
"But still... I bet she must have a smile on her face to make sure that her children are okay. Of course, we all have to stay strong, cause I know Lusamine wouldn't want us to cry over her loss." Wicke said. She then gets in a praying position, and everyone else does too.
"May she rest in peace." Wicke said, ending the eulogy. Before things get real and Lusamine gets buried for them to dig a hole, Lillie hugs her limp body tightly, as some tears stain Lusamine's dress, not that she minded.
"I'm so sorry, Mother. I hope you can forgive me." Lillie whispered.
The funeral is now over, and Lusamine now rests in peace under the hole by the gravestone.
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It was now 7:30 PM, and Elio was right now in Paniola Town, going through a little bondage with his Pokemon in Pokemon Refresh.
"Here you go, my friends. I got some Poke Beans for you, all your favorite flavors." Elio said. He grabs six Poke Beans, all different colors, and gives one of each to his Pokemon. They are shout happily, thanking Elio.
"No problem. After all, we all need our energy for the Pokemon League. It's like our new job. You guys did well, too, just as expected." Elio said with a smile. He then returns his Pokemon back in their balls, ready for the next day. Before Elio could head back home, he saw Lillie there, running into the Pokemon Center. Elio got worried, so he ran after her.
Once he got inside, Lillie sat on a bench and sobs again. Elio did not like this, he didn't want Lillie to feel this way. But deep inside...
there was a feeling that he wanted to admit to her, but is a little to embarrassed to speak about it, especially with all the people in the Center.
With no other choice, Elio sits down next to Lillie, and puts his arm around her.
"I know how you feel, Lillie." Elio said. Lillie sniffled and looked at him.
"B-But... *sniff* I never saw anyone in your family pass away." Lillie cried.
"Well, my father did. I don't normally like to talk about it, nor does my mom." Elio replied. Lillie's eyes widen a little by that.
"How did he... die?" Lillie asked.
"You see... when I was 10 years old, my father was coming back from work. But he didn't come back, and it ended up that he was killed by a group called Team Rocket." Elio explained.
"Team Rocket? But didn't they disband twice?" Lillie asked, more confused.
"Well, right now, they are managing to find all the other leaders of the other evil teams, and reviving their brand as Team Rainbow Rocket." Elio replied.
"Oh my Arceus. That's... so sad." Lillie said, feeling bad for him.
"It was. When my father died, I couldn't do anything but just cry. But in a few days, I learned that I have to stay strong. I don't want to see you like this, Lillie. I don't want you to cry a lot like this."
"Well... it's just... I can't..." Lillie said, feeling the waterworks again. Elio hugs her, giving the blond-haired girl surprised by this. She also blushes a little.
"Don't worry, Lillie. Seeing Lusamine pass away was tough, I understand. But don't worry. Tomorrow... I have a little plan for us to do together." Elio responded.
"What... kind of plan?" Lillie asked.
"You'll find out tomorrow." Elio said, breaking away from the hug and giving Lillie his gentle smile.
"Okay. I can't wait to find out." Lillie said. For the first time since the death of Lusamine, Lillie smiled.
"Anyway, would you like me to take you home?" Elio asked.
"Sure." Lillie said. The two get outside of the Pokemon Center. Elio summons Charizard from his ride pager.
"Make sure you hold onto something." Elio said, getting on Charizard.
"Uh, can I... can I hold onto you?" Lillie asked, blushing a little.
"Sure, I don't see why not." Elio said with a smile. Lillie gets on, and wraps her arms around the guy's waist.
"By the way... you aren't still afraid of heights, are you?" Elio asked.
"I... I guess not. Please don't scare me like this." Lillie said. Charizard then flies off to Aether Paradise.
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The three land onto the entrance outside. Lillie gets off Charizard, but he still stays, since Elio would need the ride back.
"Anyway... see you tomorrow, Lillie." Elio said, then the two fly away into the distance.
"Bye, Elio!" Lillie said, waving. She walks inside, and then goes straight to her room to sleep. All Lillie could do right now is one thing:
stay strong.
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed :D! Tell me what you think of my story, and check out my Splatoon fanfics if you haven't. Anyway, see y'all another time! Keep up to date with my stories :)!