Bridging The Gap; The Final Records In Unova: An Autobiography

One Boy's Pride Is Another Child's Pleasure

"It's been two weeks since the Mamoswine have gone missing without a trace from the Pokemon Research Laboratory located in Unova's Viprehpan City, and the scientists working at the lab, as well as the police, are still urging the public to call in with any leads regarding the missing Pokemon," a newsman spoke from the television screen in the Pokemon Center. The volume was very low on the TV and was kind of hard to hear. "As previously reported, a collection of Mamoswine that have been in the care of Prof. P-"

"Well, if this is where we are now, then I still can't be sure what town we came from." June squinted at the Town Map plastered on the wall, grabbing my attention from the television. "There are four other places that lead into here from the west, alone. There's Velaero City, Prime Town, Floaddle Island, and Dildize City."

"Well, the point is, we know that this is where we are right now, so we don't really have to worry about where we came from, I guess," I stated.

"I don't wanna end up back where we came from." June turned to me, crossing her arms.

I nodded at her. "Well, if Spart Town is right here, then we must be headed in this direction." I pointed to the right of where we were located on the map.

"Okay, so where's our next destination?"

"I was kind of thinking that maybe we could go to Verdew Town," Courtney suggested shyly, smiling as she looked at the floor. "There's a Grass type Gym there and I've kind of been dying to go there. I love Grass type Pokemon!"

"Grass type Pokemon? Alright. Well, let's get over there, then," I nodded to her.

Courtney smiled brightly and bounced on her feet. Her arms opened wide. "Hug?"

I glanced at June.

Her face was struggling to not show her anger, but I could see it in her eyes as she squinted down.

What is her problem? I thought as I walked over to Courtney and allowed her to pull me into an eager hug, my own arms wrapped around her as well, albeit with less enthusiasm. She just wants a hug. Why's June got to be so weird? My eyes closed as I took in a sweet aroma from Courtney's hair, and a second scent drew my nose closer to her neck. I held onto Courtney even tighter as my body became weak from the sensuous smell of the perfume she was wearing, my tongue running across my lips one time. My eyes closed and I became lost in the tantalizing fragrance.

Courtney released me, bringing me back down to Earth, and she turned to June. "June?" She opened her arms and giggled.

June turned to me wearily.

I raised my eyebrows expectantly and nudged towards Courtney with my head.

Sighing, June approached Courtney and hesitantly opened her arms.

Courtney's smile faded and she lowered her arms, her chin dropping to her chest. "You don't have to, June. I understand if you still aren't comfortable around me, yet."

June grunted and crossed her arms, turning her back on Courtney.

I opened my mouth to scold June.

The door in the back of the Pokemon Center opened, and Nurse Joy and two Audino walked out, smiling warmly at us, Nurse Joy holding a tray with six Poke Balls, one Audino holding a tray with five Poke Balls, and the last Audino holding a tray with six Poke Balls. "Excuse me, Gary? Your Pokemon are all doing better," Nurse Joy called out as she and her Pokemon walked behind the wooden counter. "Your Unfezant should take it easy for about week, but he's recovering just fine and is in good shape. June, your Electivire is also healing up quite nicely, but should also take it easy for a little while. The rest of the Pokemon you three brought in have been taken care of, as well."