The Great Paldea Adventure

On Chris's Balcony

CHRIS: Sighs sadly I'm sorry, I've been acting like this lately.

CHRIS: I know death is part of life rather it be animatronic, human, or Pokemon, but I'm just 11 years old, and seeing something or someone die has a bigger impact on me than it would when I'm an adult.

CHRIS: I'm surprised, you, Koraidon, or the rest of the team haven't abandoned me yet.

CHRIS: I don't deserve company, after what has been going on with me lately.

TERRA: Hey.

Terra removes her hand from Chris's back, and grips onto his hand which causes him to blush, and they look at each other.

TERRA: It's okay. I get what you're going through.

TERRA: I felt this way too, when I was just a Newborn Rockruff. This was way before you met me.

CHRIS: Really?

TERRA: Yes.

We get yet another ripple transition that transitions to the past when Terra was just a newborn rockruff.

TERRA: After I was born, I couldn't do much except cry and drink milk from my mothers nipples, but after four years went by, that's when it happened.

TERRA: Me and my parents were playing in the forest near our den, we were having a good time, but that didn't last long.

TERRA: Around 22:24pm, some hunters were in the forest look for Lycanroc fur to make, rugs, carpets, coats, and clothing.

TERRA: The first den they came close to was mine and my parents den.

TERRA: Once my parents spotted the hunters, they fought strong against the hunters, but the hunters ended up winning in the end by killing my parents right in front of me.

We get yet another ripple transition that transitions to the present.

TERRA: I was four at the time, I didn't know what to do.

TERRA: I was defenseless against those hunters, I couldn't fight them off on my own.

TERRA: I would've ended up dying 12 seconds into the fight, and--

Tears roll down Terra's face

TERRA: I wouldn't be here today with you. Sniffles

TERRA: I was just as heartbroken as you after witnessing that traumatizing part of my life, and that's why I don't trust people now.

Terra and Chris turn to face each other, and Terra grips onto Chris's other hand.

TERRA: You're the only one I trust, you know how to take care of me, and I know you would never hurt me like other people would.

TERRA: I've been through what you're going through now, and I know how you feel.

Chris an Terra touch heads, they close their eyes, and lift their hands up.

TERRA: I'm always here for you Chris, and I'll try my best to help you feel better.

TERRA: I may not be the same species as you, but I experience the same amount of trauma a human does, and that's one thing similar about us.

Terra and Chris open their eyes and look at each other.

TERRA: I don't know how to say this, but I, I, I--

CHRIS: Don't worry, I know what you're trying to say, and I feel the same way also. Thank you for always looking out for me.

TERRA: You're welcome, Chris. Do you feel better?

CHRIS: Yes, I do.

TERRA: Good, I don't mean to make you sad again, but maybe with help from Clavell, we might be able to rebuild Animatronic Lacy, if you're up to it.

CHRIS: Yeah, that'd be great.

TERRA: Okay, but, can we not do it right this second. I still wanna spend time with you.

CHRIS: Chuckles Okay, let's go sit on the swing.

TERRA: Wait, there'a a swing up here?

CHRIS: Yeah, over there.

He points to a chair swing on the far side of the balcony.

TERRA: How long has that been here for?

CHRIS: Hell if I know, probably when this academy was first built.

TERRA: Oh, okay.

CHRIS: Come on, let's go.

TERRA: Okay.

They walk to the Chair Swing and sit in it

TERRA: Wow, it's pretty comfortable and stable for being Arceus knows how old.

CHRIS: Yeah, this is my favorite place to collect my thoughts, and calm down, or just to enjoy the view. I'm glad to be sharing it with you though.

TERRA: Thanks, Chris.

CHRIS: Anytime.

Terra scoots closer to Chris, she wraps her arm around him, and he rests his hand on her leg, and they watch the sunset.