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𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 27: 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑨 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈

Leon and I stand at the entrance of the hall, my arm resting over his. "Entering, the Poké Queen of Kalos, Her majesty Poké Queen (y/n). Escorted by The Galar Champion, Champion Leon." An announcer booms. The hall goes silent, all eyes on us as Leon escorts me deep into the room. I hold my head high and keep my shoulder straight, years upon years of brutal practice being put to use as Leon and I make an entrance into the room.

I feel a seething stare land on my back and my eyes instantly fall on Chairman Rose, who smiles pleasantly, but eyes burning holes into me. I cast my eyes somewhere else, Leon being the quick thinker he is, quickly finds people we know and makes a B-line over to them.

I feel like I can breathe again when I meet Nessa, Raihan, and a few others. "You two made quite the entrance," Raihan smirks, "Casual has never been my thing when attending these events." I smile elegantly. Raihan blinks a couple of times at my expression, "Don't think too hard, she's in Poké Queen mode, there's very little that can break that performance persona." Nessa snorts on the edge of her glass. "Ya look gorgeous by the way," She smiles, "She's stunning!" Sonia butts in with stars in her eyes, "See, told ya there ain't nothin' to worry over." she quips with a smug smile. "I never doubted you, Nessa and thank you Sonia." I chime, tilting my head and giving her a small smile. "I'm never gonna get used to that," Raihan mumbles, as Sonia's eyes sparkle in thrill of getting to see the Poké Queen in action.

I'm pulled away from the three by a gentle tug on my dress, looking down I see a little ghost like boy tucked under my cape and clutching my dress. "Hello sweet one," I smile, "You look very handsome tonight Allister." I continue with a small giggle. The boy whispers a soft thank you before shuffling closer into my dress. "Shit, incomin'." Piers grumbles. "You look wonderful tonight Miss (y/n)." The voice of Chairman Rose pipes up. I smile flawlessly, "Thank you Chairman Rose, I was really shocked to receive an official invitation so this old thing is just something I dusted off." I muse. I place a hand on Allister's shoulder keeping him tucked under my cape and into my side.

"Well for something so downplayed you certainly took the spotlight. I don't think I've talked to a single person who hasn't asked your name since you came in. On the arm of our very own champion no less." He chuckles but there's a sharp edge to the words. "I've never been to a Galar event as prestigious as this, Leon was kind enough to offer to escort me so I wouldn't make a fool of myself. After all the Chairman went through the trouble of inviting me, I wouldn't want to make people doubt his judgment if I made a bad impression." I spoke calmly with a small smile, my words under toning a threat.

"How considerate." He hums before sipping his champagne, "I do hope you meet some of the other guests here tonight, I took the liberty of inviting a few people from all over the world so you wouldn't feel so singled out." He smirks, a chill runs down my spine. Who the fuck could he have possibly dragged into this.

"Well, I must be going. I have to make the rest of the rounds. I encourage you to do the same Leon." The chairman excuses before leaving the circle, "What the fuck was that?" Nessa whispers. "That." I exhaled sharply, "Was a power play." I finish scanning the room carefully. "We have to be on our toes from now on, there's no telling who he dragged into this." I mumble, "We have your back, love, the bastard isn't going to be able to take all of us." Raihan smirks standing tall. "I sure hope so." I whisper, finally turning away from the crowd.

"Come on, I need to make the rounds. It'll be strange if I don't have my date with me." Leon spoke up, motioning his head out to the crowds of people. I give one last smile to Raihan, Piers, Sonia, and Nessa before going along with Leon. Allister chooses to keep himself tucked under me as Leon guides us around the hall greeting different guests. Occasionally a tray of finger foods will pass by and I'll take one before handing it down to the boy hiding inside my cape.