Find my courage (Pokemon fanfiction)

~50 The Wailord Ferry

~Mama! Mama! Mama look, Peeko birbies!~ Miku squeaked, waving her baton like arms through the air at the Wingull soaring above us. ~Miku save a birbie you know.~ 

:Yes Miku, I am aware.: I smile, rubbing her head. While looking out towards the horizon as small land masses and large rocks jarring out from the sea. The Wailord Ferry we were on had three rows of seating with large isles in between and as we were in the center isle (I did not want to be thrown overboard again) our view wasn't the best while seated. Our merry little bunch had split off into small groups because of this. N, Jake and Kay were by the railing - Jake teaching the two Unovan trainers about some of the Water-Type Pokemon here in Hoenn, Milly was off conversing with some other trainers while Jessica, myself and my Pokemon remained seated. 

Jessica had been quiet for most the trip, she had talked for a little to begin with, explaining how the massive carrier was strapped to the back of the Wailord we now rode and how this was the main method of travel between Mossdeep Island, the not so creative name of the Island where Mossdeep City was, and the mainland of Hoenn. I could tell Jessica was anxious, she kept getting stared at by other trainers, most with not too friendly looks but she was safe sandwiched between my Pokemon - although Samurai and Gardenia had flung back several paper balls aimed for my friend with their usual 'return to sender' fashion of being twice as hard going back as coming forward. 

Something in Jessica's pocket beeped, drawing my attention from the ocean. The ravenette pulled out her phone, I just caught sight of the screen before Jessica moved it away. It was a message from Nichole, a request to call her. After making the screen go black, most likely to stop me from seeing, Jessica stood up. "I'll be back in a moment, I just need to make a call."

I smiled as if there wasn't a problem and nodded. Despite how I much I was scared of her, Nichole was Jessica's older sister and the only family my friend really had. Even though she tried to hide it, I knew she still spoke with her sister every few days, even if just for a little bit to ensure that they were both okay. Jessica didn't really talk about it but as long as she wasn't saying anything that could hurt us, I didn't see the harm. Family is family. 

I rested against Samurai, closing my eyes and relaxing with the feeling of the Wailord cruising through the waves. It was nice but being on the water made me anxious after what happened last time with Team Aqua, although this time I was right by my Pokemon, they were with me if anything bad happened and the Ferry was filled with trainers. I would be fine. My Gallade kissed the top of my head, hugging me close. 

~Are you feeling okay?~ He asked as I took a deep breath of fresh salty air.

With a brief nod, I gave him a snuggle. :Yeah, just trying to relax.:

~It is a nice day, not too sunny so no sunburns but still warm.~ He smiled as I opened my eyes and looked up at him but he was staring happily at the sky, a look at childish admiration in his eyes. Samurai likes clouds.

Jessica came back at this point, her expression stoney. I pull out my blackboard to see if there was anything I could do to help. 

Are you okay? I scribble down, tapping Jessica's arm before showing her. Samurai and Gardenia were both relaxing so I didn't want to disturb them too much. 

"Yeah." She replied after reading. "It's just... he's hurting her, she was crying and she never cries in front of people. I'm really scared for my sister." Jessica looked away, her eyes fearful. 

My expression changed to one of concern. No one, not even Nichole deserved to suffer under Ghetsis. Why doesn't she leave?

"I don't know, I asked her that and she said she needed to figure something out..." Jessica let out a soft sigh. "Ghetsis doesn't exactly trust her anymore. There isn't very good reception out here so she's going to call me back later... I'm sorry, you probably don't care very much about what my sister is going through."