I love air conditioning.
Of course, I have nothing against Alola. Quite the opposite actually. The abundant nature and clean skies are a welcome change for me, however, with the clean skies comes a really strong sunlight which is something I do not found really nice. But now, sitting at a table inside the big Hotel just at the entry of Akala and feeling the familiar temperature of an air conditioning is one of the best feelings I felt ever since I came to Alola.
I glimpsed my surroundings while still paying attention to the words of Lillie sitting at the table in front of me. The place is really big with many tables around the reception where many couples are enjoying each other company. Thinking well, does Lillie and I looks just like one of them? I do not really mind but I wonder if Lillie is going to find this unpleasant.
"What is it called again?" I asked interested.
"Mega Evolution," She took a sip from her ordered drink and discreetly eyed her surroundings, almost as if she is expecting to see someone. "It is an very interesting process only a few pokemon have access to. As you have seen, evolution is natural to most Pokemon, but usually the maximum that a pokemon can evolve is until a third stage, and this change is theoretically irreversible,
"But a few specimens are able to reach a new stage that further amplifies their powers and can even alter their innate natural abilities using a special type of stone. But this is a reversible mode used only for battle and when the pokemon and trainer ties are extremely strong," She explained it almost as a teacher ... It was actually kind of cute.
"Interesting, can you tell me which species are capable of doing this?" I asked before drinking some of my own drink.
"Lucario, Absol, Aerodactil, Alakazam, Audino, Beedrill, Gallade, Gardevoir, Gengar, Garchomp, Houndoom, Loppuny, Glalie, Pidgeot..."
"Hey, calm down mini Twilight, I think I get the point," I interrupted her before she could go on too long. "But I am very grateful for the information,"
"Who's Twilight?" I flinched for a second. I do not know if apparently Lillie has the ability to bond very well in small details, or maybe I am the one that is not very good at hiding anything.
"Just a girl I met a few times," I answered while trying to look away. It seems that a minor problem is happening outside, as about three hotel staff rushed to the entrance without satisfying any of the people they bumped into. "I wonder what happened,"
"You never give me any concrete answers, and this change of subject was as subtle as a Mamoswine banging his head on the ice," Again I flinched. Apparently the answer is the second option. "Well, it's not like I'll force you to tell me or something. Just be said that you don't have to hide anything from me, okay?" I looked toward her. I cannot see her eyes, her hat is in my way, but I can tell she is being frank, most likely more than I am. She traced her finger across the rim of the cup as if nervous. Damn, why does she make it so hard not to like her, so I would not mind hurting her feelings or lying, but now ... I can only be happy that her hat gets in the way, because I don't know if I could face her.
"HEY," A woman yelled with a man, apparently another staff members. "Have you managed to deal with the situation out there?"
"N-not yet ma'am, apparently those grunts are receiving orders and they're more afraid of their leader than of us," He slowly answered.
"ARE YOU AN IDIOT OR WHAT?" I think she does not liked his answer. "WE'RE THE MAIN HOTEL IN THE ENTIRE ISLAND, WHAT DO YOU THINK OUR COSTUMERS WILL THINK ABOUT A BUNCH OF GRUNTS AROUND HERE? WHY HAVEN'T YOU USED FORCE YET?"
"They will probably think it is better than putting up with an adult woman without self-control," I sighed as I stood up. "Hello ma'am, I believe team skull is causing you problems, am I right?"
"Yes," She also sighed. "What wouldn't I do to get rid of them soon?"
Probably get your own hands dirty. "What about a small deal? If I get rid of them my friends and I can stay here for the night,"
"What?" She asked in surprise as she analyzed me from top to bottom. To be completely honest, I do not like her, but I would also like to save money if possible, and Lillie certainly won't dislike having a soft bed to sleep after sailing all night. "Why would I do that?"
"LUNA," Lillie suddenly looked at my direction surprised.
"Because it would be very kind of your part. And because if everyone knows that the employees of the best hotel on the island are ready to attack children just because they make a little noise on your doorstep will not be good marketing for you. So, it will be better if another children takes care of it without ruining its reputation,"
Finally she assumed a thoughtful expression. It is good to note that despite my now tiny body I still maintained my manipulative and argumentative abilities. "Fine, you have I deal. Do whatever it takes to take those brats from my hotel,"
"Sure, meanwhile, show my friend Lillie where is our room," Waved my hand while walking toward the door.
"But Luna, we just reached this place, we're far from midday," Lillie said nervously and even Nebby 'pewed' his agreement.
"I know, but we will need somewhere to rest after I do my first trial," I smiled. "Oh, and ma'am, I have two other friends, so I think a big room is better than a small one,"
"YOU WHAT?"
"THANKS FOR THE DEAL!" I ran toward the door laughing out loud and attracting a lot of attention, but who cares? In the end, a deal is a deal, and I do said 'friends' in plural... It is not my problem she did not read between the lines.
On the outside I was greeted by a sight I honestly expected to see. Two already familiar faces (or what you can see from their faces) were causing the commotion everyone was talking about. I walked toward them, making my way through the crowd slowly. To be honest, I am in no hurry at all.
"WHA..." The first one of them saw me and soon a shocked expression appeared in his features, and to be honest, I would be lying if I say I did not think this is slightly enjoyable. "WHAT ARE YOU... I mean, I KNEW I WOULD FIND YOU HERE, YO! YOU'RE GOING TO PAY FOR THAT HUMILIATION BACK THEN, "
"I knew you... Wait, that pokemon of yours evolved?" The fist one asked surprised for a second, but after that I can see in his eyes that he smirked. "Well, it doesn't matter, my new friend here will be more than enough," He took a great ball and sent a pokemon he did not had when he fought Hau and I, a Drowse.
I softly sighed. According to Hau these guys are famous for interrupting the island challenge trainers, and I am a trainer doing an island challenge with nothing better to do, so, I think I will take this as the perfect chance to test my new partner. "Sounds fair to me," Without another word he throws a great ball with an Drowse.
I smirked. Now, this will be interesting. "Ready when you are,"
"Drowse, use psychic," He ordered and his Drowse moved his small pendulum from one side to the other and some kind of purple aura appeared around my pokemon, but besides that nothing happened.
"YO, WHAT'S THAT? WHY THIS ISN'T WORKING?" I felt slightly pitiful and a lot amused with his confusion.
"Shadow Claw, please," My pokemon closed the distance between him and his enemy so fast I was really surprised. I mean, I knew he was going to be a fast pokemon, but he is easily the fastest one I have seen by now. Anyway, both of his hands became surrounded by a shadow aura with the format of a claw and he hit the Drowse on his chin with his left claw sending slightly upward and then used his right one to punch him back to the floor.
"Since when a Brione can learn shadow claw?" His eyes are even more surprised than his pokemon's that was slowly rising again.
"Beats me?" I shrugged. I would be lying if I say I am not enjoying playing around with him, but I have a thing or two to do, so I think it is time to speed up things. "Dark pulse,"
"YO?" That was all he said before my pokemon sent flying an horrific wave of darknes toward his fragile psychic type pokemon that did not managed to do anything against it and was brutally knocked out.
The crowd around us exploded in cheers for me, mostly the staff members, and I could not help but blush a little. I hid my face with my cap. I do not enjoy being in the spotlight, this is more Celestia's area.
After that another two grunts attacked me, but Arsene easily defeated their small Zubat and Salandit, actually, I think he is enjoying that quite a bit. Probably a trace shared for being a Dark type.
Swears and words of vengeance are nothing new for me, but the team Skull said it anyway before leaving as I returned Arsene to his pokeball.
It took me a while but I finally managed to make it back to the hotel where the same woman I talked before gave me a forced smile. "Thank you for your help," She said coldly. I think she is a little upset I tricked her into my game. "My staff members will lead you to your room, please, enjoy while you're here,"
"Thank you," I said and followed the staff. Nothing better to start the day than making an adult learn a lesson in humility. "I hope Lillie let one of the best beds for me,"
The world is a blur.
I can't really describe the feeling I felt as I crossed the mirror portal, it was like I was thrown inside a multi-dimensional washer and then I hit the great wall with the force of a speedy bus and just then I fell on the floor.
I opened my eyes and rolled onto my back so I can see the ceiling. It seems I'm in some kind of cave or anything like that, but it was obviously man-made.
The creature that brought me here appeared in my camp of vision not much after. "I think you're more used to that than I am," I tried to joke and lift half of my body, but I was still really dizzy. "Thankfully, I'm really a tough woman,"
I looked at what was in front of me. The creature was standing at the side of what I suppose is the place I came from. It seems like some kind of mirror where I can see a teenager sitting on the floor. She had my eyes and a really beautiful multi-coloured hair... with a smaller and more destroyed version of the clothes I was wearing?
"You gotta be fucking kidding me!" I turned to the creature with a burning rage. "What is this? I have 15 years again? You could at least..." Suddenly he moved.
It was like a lightning bolt that he suddenly was behind me and I felt a really strong impact on the back of my neck and blacked out without another word.