Alya covered her red cheeks, sitting in a rock, still thinking about Arezu's question. "Alya"Mai greeted walking over. "Oh hey Mai!"Alya waved. "Planning your next adventure?"Mai asked sitting beside. "I'm gonna head to the coast, I wanna get a Spheal"Alya nodded getting up. "You can visit Iscan while you're out there as well"Mai says placing a hand on her hip. "Well I sure will try!"Alya giggled. "I'm heading out tonight"Alya informed. "Adaman insisted he come along but I shut that down immediately"Alya grinned. "Surprising, thought you'd like for him to come along"Mai says tilting her head to the side. "I would, but he has his job as Clan leader to take care of"Alya replied shaking her head. "Will you look after him while I'm gone?"Alya asked.
"Like always"Mai nodded. "Irida gave me some great advice on where to find Spheals, if I can't find them by the coast, guess I'm going to see Sabi during my search"Alya giggled. "Hope you packed some warm clothing"Mai chuckled. "I did, not to worry!"Alya beamed. "Alya!" Adaman ran over, Melli behind him. "Please stay here, I heard there's been some trouble by the coast..."Adaman says. "There is, Iscan informed me of it through a Starly carrying his letter"Melli nodded. "You know I can take care of myself right"Alya frowned. "Yes but...Alya please"Adaman sighed. "Adaman, you're wasting time, you need to do your duties, I'm going and that's final, I have Delcatty with me, I'll be fine"Alya sighed shaking her head. Adaman stared at her then nodded. "Just be careful alright"Adaman says.
"I'm always careful, don't worry about me"Alya smiled nodding. She turned and walked away, Delcatty following her. "Palina should be able to talk some sense into her, those two are best friends"Mai assured looking at Adaman. "The Sassy Duo.. insult one and the other is literally going for your ankles and kneecaps like a Growlithe"Melli sighed remembering how both sassed him down to his knees when Palina visited Alya. "Still regret that"Adaman grinned. "Very, those two were giving me some sharp sassy words..."Melli sighed nodding. "You were also literally on your knees by the end of it, you're lucky they spared you most of their sassy retorts"Mai says. "When those two stare you down at the same time, say goodbye to your pride"Adaman laughed although nervous, not wanting to be on the receiving end of their words.
Alya walked beside her Delcatty, then turned. "Hi Julie"Alya greeted amused. Julie popped out from behind the bushes surprised. "You're not good at hiding are you"Alya laughed. "Wanna walk with me?"Alya asked. Julie walked over, the two walking side by side, their pokemon following. Delcatty beamed at Growlithe and ran ahead, playing tag with him, her bell jingling. "Where'd you get the bell?"Julie asked. "I got it for Delcatty when she was a Skitty since she was prone to wondering away! I always found her thanks to that bell, even as a Delcatty she wonders away but always brings herself back to me"Alya smiled. Delcatty ran over to her, Alya petting her partner, her expression softening. "Wanna come with me, I wanna go to the coast, visit Iscan then look for Spheals"Alya smiled.
"Oh that'd be fun, I'd love to join!"Julie nodded. Alya covered Julie's mouth, looking cautious. "Shhhh..."Alya ordered putting a finger to her lip. A Fearow flew overhead, Alya snatching Julie down, hiding behind a tree as Fearow landed nearby. "That thing has been harassing Diamond Clan members...Adaman could never track the thing down even with Leafeons help..."Alya muttered. Delcatty stalked forward, Julie looking surprised when the bell didn't ring. "Swift...then crunch..."Alya whispered. Delcatty leaped up, her bell jingling then lashed her tail, stars speeding towards the shocked Fearow. The stars hit the ground, smoke rising up into the air, alerting Adaman and Mai. "ALYA!" Delcatty leaped through the smoke, her jaw wide open and crunched down on Fearows neck, refusing to loosen her grip.
"SCRATCH!"Alya yelled. Delcatty released the called attack, hitting Fearows eye. "Swift then go for it's wing!"Alya yelled. Delcatty launched herself into the air, lashing her tail, a swarm of starts hitting Fearow in the stomach. Fearow flew out of the smoke, ramming it's beak into Delcattys stomach. "DELCATTY!"Alya yelled. She leaped off the hilltop, catching her partner, closing her eyes tight as she fell towards the ground. Talons caught her, causing her eyes to open in surprise. She looked up finding a Honchkrow there, flying her down to safety, its wings bandaged. "Ah! You're the Honchkrow I saved from that net!"Alya smiled. Honchkrow nodded and set her down, before landing and turning to Fearow, giving it a glare. "Wanna help us fight?"Alya grinned. Honchkrow nodded, flaring his wings. "Then lets do this!"Alya grinned.
