Twelfth Night: A Amourshipping and Rocketshipping Story

Chapter 2

When the survivors had time to rest and pay respects to those who died, they gathered what supplies were in good condition and began the journey to the nearest settlement. Captain Drake helped Serena carry her chest, but she ignored what was happening. She stared at nothing with a crestfallen face, still grieving for Timothy on the inside. Captain Drake looked at her sympathetically as they walked, for he could only imagine the pain of losing a sibling.

They walked north from early morning to late afternoon before they found themselves in the small settlement of Pallet Town. The residents quickly came to their aid, giving them warm clothes, food, and rest. Captain Drake, Serena, and the other survivors stayed in Pallet Town for 2 days before they left with provisions to make the journey north to Viridian City. They traveled for another 2 days until they reached Kanto's capital and stayed with a wealthy scientist named Professor Cerise.

After settling in the professor's home, Captain Drake and the other survivors went out to arrange voyages at Viridian City's port. Serena, however, stayed in one of the guest rooms close to the servant's quarters, sitting on her bed. She remained downcast with only her chest of acting equipment and a picture of her and Timothy to keep her company. She only left her room when she needed to eat or use the lavatory.

On the evening of the second day of staying at Professor Cerise's home, there was a knock on Serena's door and Captain Drake waited a moment before he let himself in. Serena turned to see Captain Drake and gave a slight nod before turning to stare at the wall glumly. Captain Drake sighed, worried for the young woman, before he sat down on the bed beside her.

"I just returned from port," Captain Drake said. "The passengers are set to take the next voyages to their respective home regions."

"Good," Serena said, still not looking at Captain Drake.

"I have also arranged for my men and me to set sail to Hoenn, my home region," Captain Drake said.

"Good," Serena repeated.

"You are more than welcome to join us if you wish. I can also arrange a ship to Kalos if you prefer," Captain Drake said. "Or perhaps you have a home in a different region?"

Serena shook her head.

"No, I'm a native of the Kalos region," Serena said.

"Do you have family there?" Captain Drake asked.

Serena shook her head again.

"My father died when my brother and I were very young, and my mother passed away a few years ago," she said.

"So, you have no other family?" Captain Drake asked.

"No. It's been just me and my brother," Serena said. "We've been traveling performers for years. We hoped to find more work in the Alola region with our ensemble. Timothy and our acts were all I had left for all intents and purposes. There's no reason for me to return to Kalos except for out of sentiment of it being my home region."

"Oh, I see," Captain Drake said. "Well, if you have no desire to return, you'll have to think of something. It's no good for a woman to be alone with no father, brother, husband, or other male relative."

"Do you know of any places where I might find a job and collect enough money to afford a place to live?" Serena asked.

"I'm afraid you'll find very few jobs available for women that could sustain you financially," Captain Drake said. "Unless you are someone like Lady Sonia Magnolia, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to have the finances to find a place you can safely call home."

"Lady Sonia Magnolia? Who is that?" Serena asked.

"She is a lady of the court here in Viridian City," Captain Drake said. "Her father was a count who passed away a year ago, and I've heard from the sailors at the port that she has just recently lost her brother. Now, Lady Sonia's living in her estate with no one but her cousin and her staff for company."