From The Ground Up (A Heart Of A Champion Prequel)

Chapter 11- Best Laid Plans

"Ffffffffff" I breathed out from myself as I paced around the kitchen floor of my house. I was particularly nervous for tomorrow. And rather usually, I'd talk to Lillie if I was nervous about something, she has a real way with words it's very soothing. That's besides the point though, what the point is, is that I can't talk to her right now. I know what you're thinking, "Oh Sun she must be mad at you then" or "You really did it now huh, she broke up with you and found somebody else." thankfully no. In fact, quite the opposite, I'm actually marrying her tomorrow. Crazy right!? We stuck with each other for so long, heck I think we were made for each other specifically. Just a few months ago she confirmed that she's just like me, we never want to be away from each other, and now we don't have to! Goodness I'm just bursting with excitement... But as you probably figured out it's nervous excitement. Like you guys know I've been in front of some big crowds... Ok well that's a bit of an understatement...I've been in front of the largest crowd ever. This is such a different experience though. We're having a rather small wedding. Don't get me wrong it'll be super nice and everything, we're just having it on Exeggutor Island. We only invited close friends and family, if it was open who knows how many people would show up. Dear goodness just the thought of that many people watching me like that gets me nervous. To tell you the truth the reason this is different from battling is that if I mess things up tomorrow I'm not the only person who is gonna feel bad about it. Like if I lost a battle only I would feel bad about it, cus it was my fault I lost y'know, none of the people supporting me should feel fault for that or feel bad for me (Ok well a lot of people would have been really sad if I lost to Lance, but that's a special case)...anyway if I screw this up the all my family, Lillie's family...my friends are never gonna let me hear the end of it.

My Mom came over to my house moments later. Long trip from Melemele, wonder why she's here. I greeted her as she came through the door, she has since picked up on that Alolan custom of not knocking. I looked over to her and she smiled and laughed, "Oh my you look like a ghost." I sighed and Mom continued to taunt me, "I thought you didn't get nervous?" I shook my head, "If I told you that, I lied, what do I even do?" Mom laughed, "Relaaax Sun. It's not hard when you get there." I held my hands out exasperatedly, "Yeah sure but....gahhhhhhh it's so nerve racking to have to be romantic in front of so many people." Mom giggled, "Oh come on Sun, your Dad and I did just fine, you'll do fine too, it's not like he and I were in front of crowds all the time like you are." I sighed, "I know but... gah I should stop worrying about it, it's not gonna help me at all." Mom began to make me a dinner of some kind, "Why are you doing that, I can cook for myself you know." Mom shrugged, "Not in this state, you'll burn yourself or something, just let me do this for you." I conceded and let her make some pasta. I sat down tapping my fingers on the counter top as I rested my chin on the edge of the counter top. I wonder how my fiance is doing...

Lillie POV

"Are you sure I picked the right one...?" I said turning myself around in my wedding dress. I had picked it out a good while ago but now I'm just not sure about it. Mother chuckled, "Of course you did sweetie, it looks great on you." I groaned, "Yeah but what if Sun doesn't like it..." Mother chuckled, "Lillie. Sun wouldn't mind if you showed up in a t-shirt and sweatpants." I giggled, "Heh, I guess he wouldn't. I'm so grateful for him..." Mother giggled, "And you'll get to tell him that tomorrow." I smiled, "Yeah! I'm nervous, but I'm really excited too! I'm also quite exhausted really..." I sighed, usually when I felt like this I'd talk to Sun and he'd make me feel better. This time though I'll just have to deal with it. It's only one day... Then I get to spend the rest of my life with him. Mother laughed softly as she remembered, "I remember the day before I married Mohn... I was just like you..." She covered her mouth with her hand, "I know he's distant...maybe one day he'll decide to come back. I can't say I agree with the path he took. I know how I was but he shouldn't have left you guys. I can tell Sun won't do that to you. I know you've had a less than ideal life so far... I can tell though, he loves you. A lot." I sighed, "Mother... I think so too, life is so much better when we're with each other. I think it'll be like that forever." Mother nodded, I looked again at myself in the mirror. I hope Sun likes it..."

Sun POV

"That was good Mom, thanks a lot!" I said after washing my plate and putting it in my dishwasher. She smiled and nodded, "My pleasure! Now uh, you have everything prepped for your bride to move in tomorrow." I Busied myself with straighting up the living room, fluffing pillows and making sure it was all presentable, "Pretty much. I mean it doesn't really matter all that much since we're headed to Sinnoh the next day." Mom looked over to me, "Well at least make sure it's comfortable for her tomorrow night... she's going to be living here a long time you know, want to make a good first impression." I nodded, "Yeah... I'm so excited honestly, if you want to help me I'd appreciate. I suppose I should vacuum around here and maybe dust some of my furniture..." Mom sighed, "You're a World Champion and you still need your Mom to do everything for you huh. Fine." I laughed dryly, "At least I'm helping you..."

Lillie POV

I changed in to my pajamas and went to bed. On my way to my room Gladion was leaning on my doorway. "Gladion? What are you doing here?" Gladion smirked, "I'm your brother still aren't I? I wanted to congratulate you first. Sun's a good guy. He'll take care of you." I nodded, "Yeah, there's no one else I'd rather be with. Thanks for the support Gladion." He smiled, "Heh. To think my sister is actually getting married to a guy I don't mind. I guess I should stop worrying about you getting a partner and I should worry about myself huh. Heh. Good luck tomorrow sis." I smiled as he walked away. That's my brother... really makes me think about how nice my life is now. I mean after Mother went crazy and Father left I reached an all time low point. I never thought I'd amount to anything. Sun showed me how to be confident and strong, and since then I've been getting better. I thought I lost everything after I left Alola for Kanto... Thank goodness Sun is such a kindhearted person... And thank goodness I was a good enough person to befriend him.

Author's Note

I'm a sucker for writing fluff what can I say. You guys probably saw a second half like this coming from me after such a sad first half. Yeah, hope you guys stick through if you want some more depth in the relationship between Sun, Lillie, and more!