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(Because I've haven't done this yet) Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. I only own Angel and the plot.
Angel fiddles with one of the three finger clasps on the new hand chain. Her keystone shines in the indent created by the thin metal wings. Of course the champion would be able to pull a matching keystone holder out of nowhere. Calamity barks at her trainer's infatuation with the object and nudges the part that wraps around her wrist.
"Sorry, Calamity. I just love it so much."
The absol rubs her head into Angel's side. The red beast turns a head as she senses the incoming figure.
"What's up Calamity?" Angel asks and squints her eyes in the direction the pocket monster was pointing at. A smile lit her face as both trainer and pokemon burst forward to tackle the champion in a hug. Garchomp places her arms behind her trainer to prevent a tumble.
"Woah there! What's with the excitement?" Cynthia asks as they all strengthen.
"Well since the Cup is over I was wondering if you wanted to go to Anistar with me and Calamity. The Anistar Sundial is considered one of Kalo's wonders and Dendemille Town has some awesome windmills."
Calamity barks excitedly and disaster pokemon and trainer smile at each other before looking at their blonde idol expectantly. Angel's smile droops when Garchomp looks at Cynthia and lowers her head.
"What?"
Cynthia bends down to her level, "We were only here for the Cup. Garchomp and I have to get back to Sinnoh. We still have league responsibilities to attend to."
Guilt gnaws at her heart when both younger creatures visibly wilt with disappointment. Angel downcast her eyes and the red absol lowers her head. She goes to place a comforting hand on her head and draws back like she was stung when Angel steps back.
"Right. Champion of another region, one of the most powerful trainers in the world, archeologist, right. Busy. Uh, forget I asked. Come on Calamity. We can go by ourselves. You still want to go right? Or would you prefer the mountains near Ambrette where we can visit the aquarium."
Calamity turns at her suggestion and starts barking madly.
"I know I said I wanted to go to Anistar, but the aquarium sounds fun too, right." She drops the cheery tone at Calamity's look, "Let's go there then make our way back to Lumiose to see the professor."
Cynthia interrupts, "Just because we're not able to go doesn't mean you shouldn't!"
"Don't worry about it. I wanted to go because the sundial apparently radiates the same aura mega stones do when it glows at certain times in a day. Calamity enjoys it so I thought maybe Garchomp and you would like it too. Since you can't go, no need to cross through that blizzard called route 17. Let's go Calamity."
Angel turns to leaves but looks behind her when her partner doesn't follow, "Calamity." A silent communication passes through their eyes before Angel turns away again, "I'll be at the center when you finished your good byes. It was an honor to meet you Cynthia, Garchomp."
When the girl leaves Calamity bows to Cynthia and starts up a conversation with Garchomp. The champion wished she could understand what was happening when Calamity raises her voice and barks madly and Garchomp wilts. The red pokemon turns tail and runs after her trainer. Garchomp taps her mega stone and Cynthia in reply runs a hand over her new keystone.
"You feel rotten too, right?"
The sad roar is her answer. Cynthia tightens her hand into a fist before pulling out her cell phone.
"Flint? No, nothing's wrong. I might be a few days late. Oh and have someone prepare an extra room next to mine. I'm bringing a friend home and I'm sure you all will love her."
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Angel throws the can of pokemon food into her satchel before standing up from the couch in the Pokemon Center. Calamity kept throwing glances at the door and Angel was beginning to wonder why. She brought the absol's attention back to her with a hand through her scruff.
"Let's get going Calamity. I want to get to the Skiddo Ranch before night fall. They'll let us spend the night."
Calamity grabbed at her shirt and pulled when Angel attempted to leave. The stronger pokemon dug her paws into the ground and drags her trainer back to the entrance.
"What are you doing? I didn't leave anything."
Angel furrows her brows when Calamity lets out a slur of growls and muffled barks.
"I can't understand you when you're communicating like that. Slow down and clear your head! All I'm getting from you is you're expecting something."
"I think this is my doing. Calamity let her go please."
The jaws of the absol unclench as the blonde champion leans down to Angel's eye level.
"What are you still doing her," The platinum responds in a mellow hiss.
"We couldn't leave on those term now could we?"
"People leave all the time. I would've gotten over it eventually. It's not like I'm not use to it," Angel mumbles the last part.
Cynthia looks at her strangely, "What do you mean by that?"
"Nothing. You should leave before you miss your flight."
"Well there's a slight problem."
Angel stares at her with a blank face, "Please don't tell me you missed your flight to make some pointless good bye. You should get going."
Calamity watches her trainer start to turn to leave and starts roaring and barking loudly. A shocked look crosses Angel's face and she pivots towards her pokemon.
"Excuse me!"
Cynthia watches awkwardly once the two start yelling at each other. She never realized how confusing it was to only hear one side of an argument. She throws her arms out and pulls the girl into a backwards hug when Angel starts to pounce on her pokemon. The child turns and glares at the smiling face.
"Actually I haven't left yet because I have an offer for you to consider," Cynthia waits for a snarky retort, but continues when she hears none. "I want you to come back to Sinnoh with me."
"You want me to come with you?" Angel confirms skeptically as she twists in Cynthia's arms.
"Yup. I've got to admit that me and my pokemon have a soft spot for you. We don't really want to say goodbye just yet. I already made the arrangements so now we just have to go." Cynthia chirps then looks at Angel when she receives a sheepish smile, "What?"
"I'm still a minor. You'll have to ask my 'guardian' about it." Angel air quotes guardian.
"Oh? Who is it?"
"Professor Sycamore. He signed my foster papers so I could go on my journey. He's in my hometown, Lumiose."
Cynthia smiles, "Lumiose it is then."