Behind the Screen (Rosa x Curtis)

Yancy? Nancy?

I paced up and down, making a clear line of space through the clothes and fabrics on the floor of Jackie's room. I watched at Jackie worked hard at her sewing machine. It inspired me how serious she was about clothing. Her tongue slightly stuck out as she worked at a large piece of pink fabric. 

"Hey Jackie?" I asked.

"Hmmm?"

"Is it just you working on all of the clothing?" 

Jackie shook her head "It is mainly me, and ma team." 

I stared at her wide eyed.

"You have a team? And you never told me?" I asked.

"Ya never asked," she said, fishing out five Pokeballs and throwing them in the air.

Once they hit the ground, five Pokemon popped out. A small Smeargle, two Leavanny, a Delcatty and a Zorua. I jumped up, and crouched in front of them, well except for the leavanny, who towered over me.

"I can't believe you haven't introduced me!" I exclaimed to Jackie. "Hi! I'm Rosa, a friend of Jackie's." 

"Zor, Leavanny, Del, Smear!" All of the Pokemon yelled at once in greeting. 

After greeting me, all the Pokemon stared at the mess around Jackie's caravan, and death stared her.

"I did clean up the mess! I swear! But ya know how it goes..." Jackie rambled.

Her Pokemon shook their heads and walked over to Fluffy, introducing themselves. Fluffy loved the attention, showing off his new scarf. 

"You have a full team! Do you guys battle together?" I asked Jackie.

Jackie grinned.

"Every  night. All of ta staff get together, and we battle! Never won though, always come last." Jackie frowned.

It was almost as if Fluffy had supersonic hearing. He rushed right over, with a determined shine in his eyes.

"Ampharos, Ros Ros?" he said, Could we do it, join the battling?

I stared at Fluffy. He had never been enthusiastic about battle before, he hated getting dirty. But things were changing for all of us, and I guess Fluffy wanted to try new things to.

"Of course!"Jackie exclaimed. 

A massively loud knock came at Jackie's door. I checked the time, which read 12:57.

"I'M NOT READY!" I exclaimed, flopping on a pile of clothes. 

Jackie hauled me up, and pushed me towards the door. She stuck her tongue out, and put a thumbs up. I opened the door, to be towered over by Tim's shadow.

"Hello Rosa. It's time to go." He said quietly, walking away.

I ran after him, calling to Fluffy. Jackie yelled her wishes as we walked away. Tim navigated his way easily through the crowd. All kinds of different people walked around, with excited and amazed grins, filling the place with a happy atmosphere. 

"Ampha Ros Ros Ros Ampha!" Fluffy exclaimed it must be because they have started filming!

I agreed. Large Pokemon carried heavy things over shoulders, smaller Pokemon bustled about, and people walked around in costumes and props. Tim lead us to the opposite side of Pokestar Studios, where a whole film group were set up. A excruciatingly large green screen was placed as a background, with small Pokemon running around setting things up, everyone helping each other out to make it happen. Pidove's flew props and costumes, while Gothorita's brought it down. People helped out each other, and so did multiple other Pokemon. It was euphoric, something I had always dreamed I could be a part of. And I was finally here. A small caravan that read NANCY  sat luxuriously in place next to the end of the green screen. Tim pointed at it.

"You are needed in there."

I walked towards the caravan, and when I turned around to thank Tim, he was already gone.

"AMPHA!" Fluffy yelled GHOST!, pointing where Tim had once stood.

I shook my head walking up to the caravan door. I took a deep breath, and knocked on the door. Nobody answered. Fluffy had an annoyed look on his face, and he knocked again, even harder. An agitated yell came from inside the caravan, and the door was slowly opened. An elegant, female Ampharos swung it open. Fluffy's jaw slightly dropped. The female Ampharos stared at Fluffy in disgust.

"Who is it Ampharos?" A familiar voice rung.

I held my breath. It sounded like Curtis.

"Am Ampha Ros!" The Ampharos called back.

Christoph's face came out from the side of the door frame. My heart slowed down, he did sound a lot like Curtis. Christoph's eyes widened.

"Um, er hi Rosa!" He said awkwardly, shooing the Ampharos away. 

"I was told I was needed here?" I offered, peering into the caravan, eyeing the massive hot tub I saw behind Christoph. 

"Oh that's right, your Yancy's, I mean Nancy's understudy right?"

I stared at him. How did he know? And I was an understudy for YANCY? But she was a judge, that makes no sense...I eased my thoughts as an awkward look crossed his face. I never thought a superstar could look so...normally human.

"Dear, who is at the door?" Yancy's voice called from the other room.

Christoph's face fell, for just a split second. I almost missed it. But sure enough, it quickly changed to a look of fake joy. A face I had seen to many times. 

"Um, Rosa!" He yelled.

No response.

I heard some muffled sounds, then Yancy finally spoke again. "The understudy girl? Let her in!"

Christoph sighed, and cleared out the doorway, inviting me into the caravan that made mine look like a dump truck. Fairy light illuminated the entire place, giving off a magical affect. Sure enough, A hot tub stood in the far corner, near a wine rack and a luxurious kitchen. Next to the hot tub was a doorway. 

"Just through there," Christoph said, pointing at the doorway. 

Fluffy took the lead, proudly marching through. Me however, I reluctantly walked through, to be lead into a beautiful lounge room, with a massive flat screen TV, couches with recliners and what looked like seat warmers, as well as expensive decorations. This caravan was like a mansion in a confined apartment. Yancy sat comfortably at a table in the corner of the room, nibbling on some kind of sandwich. Her Ampharos sat across from her, elegantly taking tiny bites of her own sandwich. Yancy quietly looked up at me, and raised an eyebrow. I felt super nervous, but also super agitated at how she was acting like she was some kind of princess.

"Um hi Yancy!" I said, raising a hand.

"Ampha!" Fluffy said in return Hello!

Yancy held up her hand, and I flinched. What did she want me to do?

"Okay, I know I told you that you could call me Yancy, but that was because I thought you would get the main part. Now that you are my understudy," She said with a snort "You have to call me by my stage name Nancy."

My eye twitched. What a brat, was the thought that instantly crossed my mind. I tried my hardest to put on a smile. 

"Sorry Nancy," I said reluctantly.

Nancy nodded, "you may be wondering how I got the part. Well it's simple, I was the best person for the part. And I demanded an understudy, so that I could only use my talent on the important bits..."

That was all I needed to hear, and I had honestly zoned out for the rest. She seemed so nice when I met her, what was with the sudden change of personality. I looked over at Fluffy, who looked depressed. Nancy had been one of his idols for so long, and finding out she was like this...must have really taken a toll on him. A little bit of shine that was in his eyes had suddenly disappeared. 

This job was going to be harder than I expected.