He's just a Memory

I'm always growing, going through life as I have learned much about it. Once, I was sick and learned from it.. Though I still am sick, I will heal one day. My name is Wally and I will always grow to never return to the person I once was.

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[championsteven]

… At Wally’s reactions, Steven idly wondered just how he had to act around the young child without surprising him too much, if anything. That or confusing him, he wasn’t sure just what kind of internal mechanics were going through the younger male’s mind.

The boy drifted for a short amount of time, but soon snapped to attention and spoke. It sounded… whimsical. Steven gave a nod, however, as he understood what he meant. “In a way, it’s somewhat magical.” He replied, giving the younger a slight smile. His eyebrows raised slightly as Wally mentioned that he had, and he planned to do so. Hm? A nod of approval is what the boy received, although…

Hm, it sounded a bit strange. The pause, as if he was going to say something and decided to change it. Huh. Perhaps this boy was not all that he seemed to be. “I see. Well, you’d need something good to get off this town and ride safely to the next.” He commented, reaching down to lightly pat Wally on the head. “Will someone take you, or do you know how to pilot a boat?”

From the sound of things, he wasn’t taking a Pokémon…

Perhaps he could offer to take him along, so long as they headed to the right direction. That was, of course, if parents agreed or something of the sort. He didn’t want to start an argument in a family!

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The green haired boy felt his heart racing, feeling so nervous about talking to the Steven Stone. As much as he wanted to calm down, he couldn't! How many times would he meet someone so great? Still, he did his best to stay calm and not freak about this. Chances are, Steven felt strange about this happening to him. No, this might have happened before to Steven.. Or that was what Wally wished.. 

Putting his full attention on Steven, he kept a calm face. Wally was so alarmed that he was making himself space out. Not a good thing to do when talking to people, he had to remember that. After all of the isolation he had from interacting with humans, it felt so strange. Still, he would never forget about the first person he ever wanted to be friends with, Ruby. "I feel like I do not have to fear when I read a book, no matter what type of book it is." With reading, he didn't have to fear about people finding out.. 

Blinking, he wasn't sure on how he was going to leave this time around.. Each time he did escape, he took the Old Man's boat, but he was no longer allowed to use it. Flygon used Sandstorm when she got out and he couldn't do that to the people of Pacifidlog.. "I.. Honestly, I had not thought about until now.. This time around, it will be difficult." Look at Steven, the boy had no idea what to say. "No one can take me and the boat I usually use has been.. Taken away since I did certain things." Great, he was completely stuck. 

Wait, he could swim by taking Route 132.. Except for the fact he did not know how to swim and he could get killed by taking that Route.. It was the only chance he had.. There was no way he could stay here! 

"I'll swim.." 

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“Oh, oh!” Candice sort of spaced out, thinking about her weird impression but upon hearing the young boy say it was okay… It relieved Candice. Usually she wouldn’t greet strangers in such an odd way. She glanced at the boy, he had green hair -which wasn’t exactly odd, but not everyday… He looked just a little pale, and with the way he sat alone and how he was so into that book, Candice guessed that he was a sort of ‘bookworm!’ She smiled proudly at her hypothesis, ‘does seem likely’. 

They shook hands, some Wingulls calling overhead made Candice a little surprised. She wasn’t so used to being by the sea, the closest thing to being by the sea had been her visits to Volkner. “It’s nice to meet you, Wally.” She nodded, after a little look around at the calm town, she sat down. This way Wally wouldn’t have to crane his neck so much to talk to her… “Oh, Pacifidlog is quite nice.” She said, looking down at the water with a sincere smile, “I’m not so used to sunny and seaside-y places but, it’s nice…” She trailed off, dipping her shoes into the water and moving them around.  “It did take a while to get here!” She laughed, “I didn’t think Hoenn would be so far away…!” She’d wanted to check out some Hoenn contests seeing as she was quite the co-ordinator, however, somehow she had managed to land in Pacifidlog. Though the weather and townspeople were so nice, she wouldn’t mind being here forever.

Slowly drifting off in a daydream, swishing her feet around in the clear blue water, the odd Wingull squawking and the sounds of the waves surrounded them. Candice sat quietly beside the boy, wondering what to say. She wanted to ask him what he liked, what he does, where he’s from, she basically wanted to befriend him -though that sounded a little creepy to Candice. ‘Maybe if I ask him where he’s from…’, “Hey, Wally?” She started, “where’re you from?” Pacifidlog was such a nice place, it felt more like a resort than anything, but living here must feel a bit like paradise.

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He let out a chuckle when she had given such a funny reaction, though it felt strange to do that. The days here passed by the same as always, unless he escaped a few times. Less often these days, mostly since he has been having strange troubles with breathing. Not as bad as before, but it just felt so strange.. Perhaps having no one at all? Wally did not have any friends, well, did Ruby count as a friend..? The trainer wanted to know so bad, but had no idea of the location of Ruby.. Ruby is a greater trainer and could be off doing something great for all he'd know! 

Smiling a little to Candice, the reaction to the Wingull was interesting.. It showed what she was used to or how much she was paying attention. Now, how would he react to everything else where from here.. "Hm.. The pleasure is all mine." Wally did his best to sound respectful, especially since Candice was older and new to this town. Actually, Wally wasn't the best to talk to, but Candice had confronted him.. "Rather quiet, peaceful and holds a great mystery." The sick boy really didn't like Pacifidlog, but what could he do? "Really?" For sure he knew she was from a different region, very different from Hoenn. Half land, half water and mostly sunny! 

Candice seemed so at ease, enjoying the water around.. A kind look on her face, different from other faces he had seen. Gentle about what she was doing.. The way she laughed, there was no way that she was much older.. Was this how it looked like when someone visited another region? Wally said nothing since he was so mesmerized with Candice. The way she went on to do as she wished, looking at ease.. Nothing seemed to disturb him as he stared at Candice, envying her for a very stupid reason. 

When she asked about where he had came from, he felt shocked and quickly pushed it aside. Gulping, he thought about what he should say.. Had it been obvious he wasn't form this region? His skin tone did differ from others in the Hoenn region and perhaps that had been why? Should he even tell her that he was from the Unova region? "W-Well.." Wally just couldn't lie to her, but he didn't have to say the whole truth right? "I'm from Verdanturf Town.. Uh, I moved around a lot and that was the last place I was at before coming here. Now, this place is my home." Feeling a bit proud that he said it rather calmly, he gave her a big smile. 

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[pxgtails]

Kris’ nostrils flared a bit as Wally claimed that this little island had nothing in the way of fun. “Oh really?” she asked, sounding very much as if she didn’t believe this claim at all. “Nuttin’ fun at all? Haven’t’cha ever heard’a ‘da…”

At this point she paused as the gears churned in her head.

“Haven’t’cha heard’a ‘da Treasure’a ‘da Coco Meringue?”

Kris had no idea what she was doing, but she was going with it. “Legend says ‘dat hundreds’a years ago, His Majesty’s Ship ‘da Coco Meringue crashed right into ‘dat cliff.” She pointed to the cliff that stood not all too far from where they sat, expanding far in both directions. “But ‘dey say ‘dat when ‘da ship crashed, ‘dere was no one on board! All sixteen crew members was gone, but ‘dere wasn’t a single lifeboat missing! ‘Da only thing missin’ from ‘da cargo was ‘da…”

At this point, Kris cast a quick glance over her shoulder, as if to make sure that no one was listening in. She beckoned Wally close to her before she said, just above a whisper, “the King’s Treasure!”

Then she went right back to how she’d been talking before. “People always heard that the treasure would always remain on ‘da floorboards’a ‘da Coco Meringue… do you know where ‘dose floorboards are now?” She patted the wood that the two of them were sitting on. “‘Da wood from ‘da Coco Meringue was used ta help build ‘da very foundation ‘dat Pacifidlog rests on!”

Kris cracked her neck once, before getting to her feet. “So whaddaya say, Wally-olly-oxen-free? Y’wanna go lookin’ fer ‘da treasure? We don’t need no stinkin’ Mirage Island.” She held out her hand to his, offering help to get on his feet if he needed it. “Not a single person’s ever laid eyes on it. But if we’s got two Trainers lookin’ fer it, ‘dere’s no way it can keep hidin’!”

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"..." He stared at her in bewilderment. Probably her first time her and she was acting like this? Certainly, it was very, very interesting and it made him wonder about what kind of person she is.. Already, he was seeing a new side of the woman named Kris. 

"Wha--" Oh, he would just let her go on about this.. A joke about something? Was that what it was or was she just crazy? Not nice to call, well, think people are crazy, but he had no idea what else to think about her! His eyes followed at where she pointed, to cliff.. He often saw it when he and his Pokemon went to go out and get fresh air. Now, Wally had certain been here longer than her and he never heard about whatever she was talking about.. Hm, it was a game for her and he should play along..? 

Kris had motioned to him, and he did move in closer.. Treasure?! Certainly, she was playing with him and he.. Wanted to go along with it just to have some fun? This was to help him escape from here. Yes, he would go along with this.. Game. 

He continued to stare at her while she talked, it all seemed like nonsense.. Still, he really wanted to see what she was coming up with. Also, she was talking like she normally did with her accent. Corsola where underneath them, he wondered if she knew that.. Chances are that they could get hurt if they bothered the Corsola.. That was what happened to trainers often so it was perfectly fine? Kris held out her hand for him.. 

"Let's do it." He took her hand and gave her a huge smile. Truly, Wally was a bit scared, but trainers had to come over their fears! How bad would this one trip be with a blue haired stranger named Kris? .. How bad would it be if they did get hurt..? Hmm, they would be fine.. Right?

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» Fresh Air «

[championsteven]

Steven observed the boy curiously. It had been some time ago since he was actually reacted to in that way. How… ah, it was slightly nostalgic.

Smiling a little, he tried to calm the other by not commenting on his actions, nor how ‘strange’ they seemed to be. That might only unnerve the boy even more, and he didn’t want to do that, not at all. He did seem to be nervous, especially since he was talking to Wally so casually. “Don’t worry about being formal, trainer to trainer.” He chuckled, softly, as he spoke.

“Hm? Ah, that’s a very good way to look at things.” Nodding, he gave the book a passing glance. “Books are quite something, aren’t they? You can travel all over the world and live through so many different things without taking a single step.” Not at all like traveling, he supposed, and yet it was a form to do so all the same. “I find your view on this to be quite refreshing, ah… unique, as you said.” Reaching over, he patted the boy on the shoulder idly, trying to use much less force and keep tact to a minimum this time. He didn’t seem too comfortable with touch, so he’d try and avoid it.

“Have you considered actually traveling, however?” He supposed he should ask, since the boy DID mention that the place was boring.

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'Ah.." He was wide-eyed when Steven Stone had mentioned about being formal. They are both trainers, but he was older and was once Champion so did that not mean Wally had to be formal..? Wait, now he was confusing himself all over, by just thinking about this.. Steven was on a completely different level than Wally and..

Wally had no idea what to say to him, this was far too confusing to him. If only they had met the same way he met Ruby, they really did no talking and it was just easier? They were having fun, trying to catch Kecleon.. Which was hard, but it was the most fun Wally ever experienced in his whole life! Oh, if he could go back in time and do it all over again, he would surely do it! How was Ruby doing..? Woah Wally! Pay attention! "Books are interesting.. You can do things that you cannot normally do." Did that make sense? Ugh, it was really hard to tell and Wally was just having trouble not getting lost in old memories.. "..." Was he being complimented and getting praised? No, but it still had a nice feeling to it?  

"I have and I plan to soon.. Just have to set up a few things and get bet--" No! Don't tell anyone about that, Wally.. He'll think you are weak, just like everyone else.. Useless, fragile and close to death.. That was all wrong and none of it was true! Agh, I hate-- 

I'm happy. Really happy. As happy as I can be. 

".. Get better ropes! The ones I have are really old and I really need new ones soon." 

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Candice put a hand above her brow, hoping to block out the sun which was shining down a little harshly… She blinked a few times to clear the weird coloured spots from her vision to see a big, vast ocean before her. “I could so get used to seeing this everyday…” She mumbled. Candice had come to Hoenn for a, more or less, mini holiday. She didn’t like to take too many breaks from her position, but she had nothing to do and Byron seemed to be keeping the challengers away from Snowpoint… The fresh air here in ‘Pacifidlog’ Town really reminded Candice of her own hometown, only it was a lot warmer here than over in Snowpoint. A nice breeze accompanied by the sun and gentle bobbing of the logs made Candice relax, sighing happily, she continued to walk on the logs. Going nowhere in particular. Looking up at the sky as she had nothing else to do…

However, she spotted a head of green hair, the face hidden behind a book. They looked so engrossed in it… Candice couldn’t really help but get curious and approach the stranger. Carefully walking on each log and slowly getting to where he was sitting, she got a better view of him. He looked a little young, maybe 14…? He also looked unusually happy, maybe the book was really really exciting…? She bent down a little, trying to get a glimpse of what he was reading… 

“H-Hello? How may I help you..?” 

Candice stumbled a little, a little surprised by his question. “Oh, sorry. Was just curious…” she said a little sheeepisly, rubbing her arm a little awkwardly. “Um, Hi!” Candice started, “I’m Candice, what’s your name?” she said, sticking her hand out. Giving him a nice smile, hopefully he doesn’t think I’m a creep, the thought niggling at the back of her head… “Sorry, I was just walking around… Didn’t mean to scare you or anything.” She mumbled in apology. 

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Tilting his head, the woman seemed a bit tripped up and it was kinda of cute in a way. "No need to apologize, I understand." Wally smiled at the older one, not sure of what else to say. Hm, the woman's clothes were interesting for a place like this or just Hoenn. It was very clear to him that she was not from here, since people had different types of clothes. Which region she was from was hard to tell since Wally did not have much information on other regions. 

Raising his hand, he shook her's. "My name is Wally." The green haired boy pondered on what to say to her. Though, she had said something else, but it was somewhat hard to hear. If he did hear right then.. "No, it isn't a problem. Speaking to others is always pleasure." Leaning back a bit, Wally continued to look up at Candice. 

He was about to question as to why she was here, but his words were a bit stuck on it. Ahh, how confusing words could be when taking to a stranger. How could he do this right and not mess up at all? How conflicting this was for him. At least he could try to say something. 

"How are you liking Pacifidlog? Must have taken a while to get here." Wally closed the book and clung to it, focusing on Candice. That was the right thing to do, right? He was afraid to come off as a rude child if she thought he was a child. Well, he was aware his figure made him look young, which he is. Still, everyone had their own views on how mature everyone was and what considered someone to be a child.. 

Though, being considered a child was always upsetting to him.. Never really having playmates or doing child-like things.. How could Wally ever just be some kid to someone? They did not know who he was or what he did.. Ah, well, that's just life for you sometimes. What a pain it could be..

Ack! Pay attention, Wally!

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[championsteven]

Steven idly wondered if he had done something wrong.

After all, the boy was… staring at him. Almost like he was looking at a ghost. It was after a few moments that the boy actually stood, the place they stood upon rocking slightly with the sudden movement. “Why, yes…” He answered, clearly concerned for the boy’s safety.

He just seemed so flustered.

Taking the book after Wally managed to catch it, he gave it a passing glance, eyes taking the title in, before turning back to the young boy himself. Ah, he looked… a little weak, as if he was rather sickly. Ah, at least he did not seem to be as pale as an absol’s fur, he would have been really concerned otherwise.

“It’s nice to meet you, Wally.” He gave the child a smile, trying to hide his unease and concern, as he lightly placed his right hand on the other’s shoulder. His left kept a hold of the book that had been handed to him, which he had read the title to be ‘Call of the Wild’. A book about an Arcanine that had been taken from his large home to be sent as a sleddog, only to end up with a pack of Mightyenas in the end… ah, quite the story it was. 

He tried to hand the book back as he spoke up again. “Do you enjoy reading?”

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Wally suddenly felt embarrassed over his reaction to be confronted by Steven Stone. Other people who have met him probably had the same reaction, right? Unless Wally had reacted so strangely that it had surprised the man in front him. Oh no, he was frightening a great person. 

He felt his cheeks heat up and Wally attempted to shake it off. No, no, no! Don't do that right now, Wally. Ugh, he just felt so embarrassed over this. 

"T-The pleasure is all mine, Steven.. Stone!" They just met and Steven Stone probably wasn't going to like a kid to call him by his first name..? How did adults even think? Backing away a bit, feeling like he was too close to the amazing trainer. Wait, why was Wally even thinking like this? 

Gently taking the book back from the older man, Wally thought about his question. "Yes, I do. Pacifidlog is rather boring for me and when I read I feel like I'm not here anymore. Also, I learn something as well.. A great lesson that I can find when reading. Everyone will see a different message depending on who they are. Sometimes, they might not even know. Though, their heart truly knows what they have learned." Closing his eyes, he was no longer in Pacifidlog.

Opening his eyes, Wally gave Steven a sincere smile. "I may not be like a few other people, but that's what makes me unique." 

I don't have to be like everyone else. 

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[pxgtails]

Has she read it before? That was like asking her if she had caught a specific type of pokemon before. Of course she had read it before! She read her entire school library at least once, and then some!

In fact, her face lit up with the nostalgic joy that came from rediscovering something long ago forgotten. “Charlotte’s Web?” she read from the cover, putting one hand on the book to stabilize it. Books were one of the few things that she ever treated with such care. “I love ‘dat one.”

Indeed, Kris had read the story of the amazing and unlikely friendship between the swinub and the spinarak. It was one of those stories that she couldn’t really appreciate at her age, but after picking it up once more after a few epiphanies reached on her journey, she realized just how much genius was packed into the text.

She sat next to the boy on the raft, going to kick off her shoes before she realized that she had apparently lost them somewhere on the boat from Olivine to here. She submerged her feet in the water, the pleasant chill contrasting nicely with the sun that warmed her.

“Pacifidlog, eh?” she repeated, leaning back on her hands and casting her gaze skywards. Honestly, she hadn’t known where on earth she was until the boy told her. “Hoenn, right? Not bad.” As for what she was doing... she shrugged. “Just havin’ an adventure,” she said, and it wasn’t necessarily a lie. Hopping from boat to boat, stowing away in order to hopefully reach Unova, certainly was an adventure.

Kris wouldn’t mind staying here for a while. She did love the sea, and being surrounded by it on all sides was something akin to surreal. She was sure that the lack of grass and trees would get to her eventually, but at the same time…

The boy— Wally— introduced himself, and although she could hardly hear the whisper, it was still clear enough to her. “Wally, huh? Nice name, kiddo.” She gestured to herself as she continued, “I’m Kris! Pokemon capturer extraordinaire.”

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Listening to the older girl, he just stared at her being so happy to look at the book. Almost as if she were remembering some of her childhood memories, something he didn't get to have. To some people, he may have still be considered a child, yet he never had any friends unless he could count Ruby as a friend. How long had it been since he spoke to Ruby, the person who helped him catch his very first Pokemon? 

That had been the first time he had fun in a long time, running around trying to catch a Pokemon. Ah, that was one of the few times he ever felt like a child.. Wally did wish he could go back in the past to change things so he could have been a kid, but would things still be the same? No, Wally grew so much from the boy he used to be.. There was no way he'd ever undo anything that happened. 

Watching her move next to him, it added a bit of joy on his face.. While he did not know it, he did miss talking to someone who didn't think he was weak because of his illness. Then a bit of fear hit him.. If she did find out, would she treat him as if he was weak? 

"Yes.." Again, his voice was soft and Wally really couldn't help it at all. Had he always spoken this way to people? Confirming she was right, he nodded his head. "This is the Hoenn region.." Looking around, he just knew was far more of a better person than he was when it came to strength. Not that Wally was weak, more that she was healthy. "Getting here is a adventure, but Pacifidlog has nothing to offer in a fun way. Well, it depends if you are looking for Mirage Island." 

The old man who had brought him here wished to see it so much. Inhaling the clean air, he leaned back. "You can head to Route 132, but there are strong currents that can pull you around. After Route 132 is Route 133 and then Route 134.. All of which have the rapid currents. All of them lead you to Slateport City which as a lot of things there."

A hint of pink came across his face when he noticed he was speaking far too much and the girl had not asked about it. "Sorry." Wally had heard a lot from people who traveled here. Secretly, he was making a plan to escape from here soon. Not for good, but just to be somewhere else for a change. 

He whispered her name, "Kris." Interesting name and he liked it a lot. The next thing she said, made him sure that she was some sort of trainer. "That's not something I hear everyday. I'm a trainer, but I don't go out that often like others." 

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[championsteven]

Steven didn’t often travel to Pacifidlog Town. If he ever did, he was just passing through.

Even if the place itself was quite the sight to behold, as well as experience, he never really had anything to do there. He meant no offense to the peaceful, floating town, but the things one could do there were the things he found no interest in.

It was during one of these occasional ’visits’ that he spotted a boy on his way to the other side of the town. It wasn’t just any boy. Other than the fact that he was reading, the child seemed… Vaguely familiar.

 Perhaps he had seen him during his travels. Smiling to himself, Steven started walking in his direction, curious as to what he was reading. The boy seemed to perceive him almost immediately, but his soft voice made the wandering man pause. “…”

“Hello.” He greeted, his tone softer than he had originally intended. There was just something about this kid… “I was wondering what you were reading.” At this, he chuckled softly. Ah, no, he didn’t want to mention how familiar the boy looked. Perhaps he’d remember, if he had to. Really, though… he was sure he had never met the boy, but had at least seen him.

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Right after the man spoke, Wally knew who he was. Who wouldn't know? Steven Stone, the Steven Stone was right in front of him. A man who was very strong, that Wally could never ever met his strength. Not only that, he was son of Mr. Stone, the man who runs Devon Corporation. 

Staring at the man in awe, the boy realized he had been staring far too long and that was plain rude. Shooting right up from his spot, Wally seemed to have lost the words to talk to Steven Stone. "S-Steven Stone..?!" The words got caught in a loud whisper. 

Wally hadn't noticed that almost dropped the book, quickly catching it in the air. "Ha.." Handing the book to the older man, Wally couldn't find the words he wanted to use. How many times would you meet someone so great?

Steven Stone is a famous man, probably not as much as he used to be. Sometimes the boy wondered if people knew about him and how he awaken Rayquaza.. Probably not, Ruby did so much more.. Wally couldn't compare to such great people.

It didn't matter that he couldn't! He had grown so much from the boy he used to be! Even now, he still trained when he sneaked away. Soon again, he would when the boats were available. 

Paying attention again, Wally smiled at the man. "I'm Wally." He spoke quietly in his usual soft, friendly tone. 

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(( Romantic Relationships ovo ))

Wally has never had romantic relationships, actually he hasn't had his first crush yet. With everything he's been though and the fact he still isn't completely, it just never came to his attention. The boy knows very well he is still young for such things to happen. At least once he wants to feel the feeling of having a crush just to feel it. Pacifidlog doesn't have much to offer for anything romantic. Everyone is older than him.

Though, there was times he thought he had feelings for Ruby, but he knew it wasn't likely. Wally was just grateful what Ruby had done for him. Mostly, he is greatly attracted to a person's personality and Ruby was interesting back then.. So, Wally never really thought about it after that.

He wouldn't mind to meet someone special..

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[ Wishful ]

Wally is very wishful.

His parents didn't believe he was sick when he first started getting unhealthy, maybe they were just in denial. Every time they tried to push it aside when he was younger, he hoped, he wished something would help them realize that he needed help. The symptoms became more serious, perhaps that was the way to get them to realize. Sure, it was very cruel, but it was what he hoped for.  

After that, next came how to get him help. Their current home was useless to find help for him, Wally thought the place was useless in general. His parents researched and researched. All Wally could do was wish for a miracle to happen. Then, they found out about the Hoenn region and Verdanturf Town. Yet, again, his wish had happened. 

Then came catching his first Pokemon. Wally had asked the Normal-type Gym Leader, Norman. Of course, he just had to find out about his illness, but Ruby came along.. He wished for Ruby to help him, even though he had to make it happen. Filled with joy, he hoped to become friends with Ruby until the earthquake happened. 

Now, he wonders if Ruby does consider him a friend.. All he can do is wish.

[legendofred]

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[pxgtails]

Kris had been hopping boats when she caught sight of the small greenette. To be honest, out of the corner of her eye, he looked a lot like a young man that she befriended in a dream once… which carried her decidedly away from the docks and towards where the boy sat.

It didn’t matter that he was much too short. It didn’t matter that the clothing wasn’t quite right. It didn’t matter that he didn’t have nearly as much hair. It could still be him… right? Right?

She must’ve known that ‘no, not right’ because when she got close enough to the boy and was greeted by a scent that clearly wasn’t N’s, she wasn’t overwhelmed with disappointment.

No, instead she was overwhelmed with… she didn’t know how to describe it. Anxiety and unease, to start. Concern. She’d let her mind dwell on difficulties and troubles for this boy. Worry? Was that the right word? She was… worried about him.

As she stood there, blocking the sun slightly, she probably looked quite like one of the fictional characters from the boy’s book. With her ridiculous hair and pigtails to start, not to mention her get-up that probably should have been hung up in her closet ten years ago and never been touched again (except Kris didn’t have a closet. Or a change of clothes.)

Narrowed, analytical eyes studied the boy, her mind racing a mile a minute. She couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but something was… off. There was a certain metallic smell that she picked up, and it was making her worry about him.

Well… that was new.

“H….hi,” she greeted once Wally addressed her, a certain softness in her voice that she’d only ever used while talking to Upa. She bit her lip, trying to remember where people were supposed to go with conversations after the greeting.

“What’cha… readin’?” she hesitantly inquired, squatting next to the boy and gesturing towards the book he held. It looked… familiar.

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The older girl took her time to reply to him, he expected her to ask for directions off of this place. Instead, she greeted him as if he were a child since her voice seemed to be soft, delicate and soothing. Her words were choppy, taking pauses between them. 

"Well, it is an old book.." Wally closed the book and showed her the cover, revealing it was about fictional characters. "Have you read it before?" As much as he doubted it, there was a chance of it. Moving the book towards her, he felt the fragile frame of the book. 

The green haired boy smiled at her, something about her was interesting. When she had approached him, her movements were unsteady, nervous and it was like she was concerned about something. 

What can caught his attention was her voice and how she looked. Gentle voice with a heavy accent that seemed.. Almost attractive to him? Her appearance, blue hair and a fit body. The shade of blue was never seen around Hoenn, not that Wally could remember. Accent from another region, but he wasn't aware of what region. Either she was interested in Mirage Island or completely lost if she was in Pacifidlog Town. 

The effort it took to reach Pacifidlog even with how plain and boring it was.. Not worth it, unless you stay and try to see Mirage Island. Wally already knew the chances were very slim and only few have seen it. 

Curling his fingers to make a fist, he decided he would try to talk to the older girl, but he wasn't sure how much older she is. "What brings you to Pacifidlog?" His hair flowed with the breeze, but his hair wasn't long.  

Finding the courage inside of himself, he spoke in a whisper-like voice. "I'm Wally." After all this time, it was harder to talk to new people. It felt nice to talk to someone, a complete stranger. 

Perhaps he would go travel around soon, so he wouldn't go back to being the fragile, weak boy he once was. Wally could do something and he didn't need to prove it. 

Never again he would depend on someone else. 

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» Fresh Air «

Opening the door of the house, he walked out to the fresh, clean air of Pacifidlog Town. Such a calm place where no loud noise was to be heard, only the sound of soothing waves. The waves crashed against the town which caused droplets to scatter, the sun reflecting on it and it looked like the place was sparkling. "Ahh, this place is perfect.." Wally didn't mind he was all alone in this place while he was still getting better. His condition had been so bad, but he was very close to getting better. Sadly, he could never be healed from what he had. "I don't mind being like this." 

Was he lying about this or was this how he really felt about this situation? Pacifidlog was a rather lonely place and Wally was still a child. Children needed to go out and have fun with friends right? The closest thing he had to friends in this town was the fictional characters in his book. Stretching, he yawned about and sat down on the ground that was wooden rafts. "Corsola are so kind to help the people here." Reaching for a book that was on a nearby small table, he sat back and opened the book. "Now back to where I was.." 

Every series, page and word was so important when it came to books. The character's personality, their appearance, and what they wore... All of the details made the character who they were and it showed how things affected them. Fears, likes, dislikes.. Small details, facts.. He wasn't in Pacifidlog Town anymore, no. Wherever the character was, Wally was right there with them. If only he could really be there in the flesh.. What a dream that was.. And it could turn into a nightmare so quickly.

While he read the book, he smiled widely. Reading was one of his sources of entertainment! Without books, he'd be lost with what to do when no one was around. No one was around in this place, they all went swimming. Wally did not really like to swim much, but he did feed the Corsola every now and then. Hearing creaks, he snapped out of his little world and looked up from his book to see someone there. The sun made it hard to identify the person. "H-Hello? How may I help you..?" Just who was the person that was creeping by? Why come by the boy who was just reading a book about fictional characters? 

Well, it wouldn't be so bad to talk to an actual being. 

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WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU ARE IN A BAD MOOD?

"Cooking for my friends is always brightens my day when I'm down. It isn't the cooking part.. When they smile over my cooking, I feel like that is such a great award. Even if their eyes just seem to be smiling.. I just want everyone to be happy, even if I'm not."