Pokemon : Beauty and her Beast

Chapter 1 Belle and her Beasts

Rosemarie 

Have you ever dreamed of love as a sweet and delectable  as candy ? Or about love as bitter as unsweetened tea ? Or as tangy and sharp as citrus fruit ? The world has always been full of love stories, each one a little bit different in it's own way. I'd read so many of them, but each time I was reminded that I've never known what its like....

  Many people my age had found some sort of love.... That was why I had gone to the Sea of Roses Garden. In old lore it was written that the guardian would grant you love once you stated your plea.

   And she did, in a full moon she traveled to the garden and asked for love at the pond. Nothing happened until a pink Celebi flew by, it turned and danced before changing into a Mew. Honestly seeing such a rare pokemon rooted  her right there....Mew got closer and closer....

  "Mew." Seemingly harmless the pokemon zoomed toward her and all she saw was pink.

And then she ended up in another world in a country called Rhodolite.

"Why don't you go and enjoy the festival while I look after the shop ?" Rio interrupted her thoughts. "There's a stall full of second-hand books," Rio added to sweetened the pot. And ant willpower she had broke. "All right, I'll be back," she smiled at the thought of a possible book could tell her how to get back home.

"I just hope that sweet smile doesn't attract any undesirables," she thought she heard Rio mutter. It had been three years ago when she found Rio on the streets, passed out in the pouring rain. Sometimes I think I have a Lilipup that imprinted on me.

One by one stall owners would greet her before gifting her with things. "Thanks for the Rose hairclip, I'll wear it with pride," she beamed at the stall owner as she clipped it on before continuing on. 

"Watch were yer goin', you little brat !" The gruff, angry yell was so out of place that I stopped and turned to look, along with everyone around me. My gaze was immediately drawn to a red-faced man, towering over a little boy who was sprawled on the road at his feet. "Whaddya doin', huh ? Ain'tcha gonna apologize  ? Well !?" The drunk slurred as the boy sobbed.

  The drunken man raised his meaty fist threatenly, and I dashed forwards, putting myself between him and the boy. "And what do YOU want !"  "What on earth are you doing ?! He's just a little boy !" She pointed out. "Shuddup ! This ain't got nothin' to do with ya !" He raised his fist again, and suddenly it was flying at my face.

  I jerked my arms to block the attack, my books tumbling to the ground. Without thinking I squeezed my eyes shut,  bracing for the blow. That's enough of that." It was a voice I had never heard before in my four years in this strange new world. Its compelling tone made me open my eyes. The drunk's fist hovered in the air, caught in the powerful grip of the tall, muscular man who stood behind him. "If you really want to kick up a fuss, I'll take you on. What do you say ?" The charismatic man's amber gaze moved towards me, and I caught my breath when our eyes met.

There was something about him that was larger than life, and the streets grew quiet around him as all eyes were drawn to him. His gaze swept the crowd, the gaze of a predator looking for his next meal, and nobody wanted to meet it. He was clearly not someone you should pick a fight with, and the tension in the air told me that everyone else sensed it, too.

"You wanna fight me ? Yeah ? Let's do it !" Cheered the drunk. Well ALMOST everyone, her face soured at the idiotic drunk. "You've got spirit, I'll give you that," the charismatic man commented. More like he's stupid to get this drunk.

"Wait, please ! Can't we find a peaceful way to resolve-" she began, In her world it was usually a pokemon battle. "Shuddup !!" Roared the mean drunk. My heart stopped completely for a moment as the drunk kicked at my books, sending several of them flying. Eyes wide in horror, her books soared in the air, pages flapping wildly, before landing in the middle of the street. Of course, it had to be right as someone was riding a horse towards them. Just her luck......