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Touko's POVIt's been two years. Two years since N left, and I've been waiting for him since. I know most people would be questioning my faith, 'cause even I do, but I'm not stopping until I see him again.
I was now 18 years old, legally aged to get a car or something, but who cares? I've got Reshiram anyways. Even though its been two years, Zorua hasn't evolved because he didn't want to, and neither did I.
Walking down the familiar paths of Nuvema Town, I inhaled the crisp autumn air. In a few days time, I would succeed the title of Champion from Alder, and it kinda made me nervous.
{What's wrong, Touko?} Zorua asked, walking beside me.
I smiled down at him wryly. "Its nothing, Zorua, just thinking."
After the past two years, I've bonded with Zorua a lot, and now it was like he could read my like a book. {Is it about the coronation?} he asked, tilting his cute head.
I smiled genuinely; Zorua also called the ceremony when I would succeed Alder as a 'coronation'. "Something like that, yeah." I replied.
When we neared my home, I noticed two figures outside. One was jumping excitedly while the other was just standing there. From the colors of their outfits, I could tell it was Bel and Cheren.
Finally, sometime between the two years of N's absence, Cheren finally accepted the fact that he liked Bel, and asked her out. The said girl, of course, agreed and now they're officially an item.
Bel was the first one to notice me. She waved and called my name, "Touko! Touko!" I sped up my face, with Zorua following, and I breathed heavily when I got to them. "What is it?" I asked curiously.
Cheren was smirking while Bel grinned and said excitedly, "There's gonna be a ball on Friday night, and its in honor of you!" My jawdropped. What did she just say? A ball was going to be held for ME!
"W-what?" I stammered, "Why me?"
"Because you'll take on the title of Champion on the very same day, so the Pokemon League decided to celebrate." Cheren filled in, and said it as if it was the simplest thing in the world. Smart ass.
I still didn't believe my ears, while Zorua jumped on my shoulder, excited as Bel. "Come on, Touko! Show some spirit! It's going to be held for you!" the said blonde urged.
I thought of it for a while, and then decided. "Alright fine, but where is it going to be held?" I asked, turning to Cheren.
When the sun's light reflected on his glasses, I immediately felt wary.
"It's going to be held at N's castle." He replied nonchalantly.
I felt my blood grow cold, and swore that the air around me died.
(A/N: I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY! I'M SO TERRIBLY SORRY! I know I haven't updated for DAYS, but I blame my friend in real life! She wanted me to write her a booklet or long story on an OC and Hibari from KHR, and it took ALL MY CONCENTRATION, AND DISCIPLINE TO WRITE THE DAMN THING! And I'm still not done with it! I'm really sorry! And this chapter is so short too! T-T I'm a FAILURE! Anyways, thanks for being so faithful to my other stories, and for reviewing. I don't know when I can post the next chapter, because of my EXTREMELY BUSY SCHED. But I'll be writing it when I can. I can't promise that it'll be within one week, maybe two at least… or three. Again, I'm so sorry! I kept feeling guilty when I remember this series T-T
Anyways, congratulations to duskolas, who got Alithia's boyfriend correct! Its Morty, the Ecruteak Gym leader! Here's your cake~
Yes, I know this story is damn short, but I was in a rush, so I'll give a preview of the next chapter instead. Again, I'm sorry!)
Preview of Chapter 2:
"Come on, Touko!" Bel called me from the other side of the department store. I felt a lot of eyes turn to me, and I lowered my head in embarrassment. Why did Bel have to be so loud!
When I reached her, I asked, "Why did you bring me here, again?"
She rolled her eyes and giggled, "We're shopping for your dress, of course!" Ah, yes. The ball. Wait. I have some dresses at home, and they'll be okay, so why shop?
"But I have dresses at home!" I exclaimed. Bel sighed and turned to me, "Touko, it's a ball held for YOU. You should wear something that'll take the spotlight, and become the apple of everyone's eye!"
I rolled my eyes at her; she made it sound like I was going to meet a prince or something.
Meanwhile, in Cheren's side of the store.
"Thank you for helping me, Cheren." A man in the corner smiled at his bespectacled friend.
Cheren shrugged and continued looking at the suits in display. "Right, now help me find a suit that Bel will like."
The man in the corner chuckled and pointed to a dark navy blue tuxedo on Cheren's left. "I suggest the one on your left."
Cheren examined the suggested clothing, got it, and left for the cashier to purchase his order.