Redemption:009

Zero

"We're here! I can see Mistralton City from here!" Borg shouted as his Pidgeot slowed down for a steady descent.

"Is this where we're landing!?" Domino hollered as her Pidgeot followed the other.

The two Flying-types gently landed and lowered themselves so their riders could dismount. Borg patted the one he rode and then returned it. Domino did likewise.

"Not too bad for someone who's never ridden a Pokémon before," Borg chuckled.

"After I got my bearings straight and kept myself from losing it, I was able to get the hang of it. It's not everyday one gets to fly at inconceivable speeds and somehow not be affected by the forces working against it," Domino added.

"Sounds like something Zero would say," Borg chuckled.

"I'm still here you know..."

"Really? Because it was kinda hard to tell during the flight. You were rather quiet," Domino snickered.

"You wouldn't have been able to hear me anyway. Or are you suggesting that you wanted to hear me prattle on while you flew?"

"Nah, the break from hearing your voice was rather relaxing," Domino teased.

"I'm coming out..."

"Wait, Zero lives here?" Domino inquired as she looked around nervously.

"Yep! He lives in that house right over there," Borg replied, directing her attention to a wooden house with a red roof.

Domino thought for a moment about what Zero would look like. Several images ran through her mind. One was of the stereotypical nerd with glasses, freckles and horrible fashion sense. The other was similar but more rotund. These images, however, were overruled by the sound of Zero's voice. His voice was gentle, and nice to listen to.

The door opened up and out stepped a young man around 5'10" in height. He had light green eyes and fair skin. He had short, dirty blonde locks and wore glasses with thin black frames. He wore a gray sweater over a white dress shirt and black tie. He sported a pair of khaki pants and black shoes. Domino blinked.

"Yo, Zero! Good to see ya," Borg shouted.

"Heh, same to you Borg," Zero responded, his eyes fixed upon Domino as he approached.

"We finally meet," Domino smirked, her eyes trailing over him as she spoke. "Eh, eight and a half."

"Where'd the half come from?"

"Your glasses. They're not as dorky as I envisioned. They're pretty sharp."

"Glad to know my appearence is approved," Zero quipped.

"Hmm. I'd say lose the sweater, but it's nippy so it can stay," Domino giggled.

"Right. Anyway, shall we go inside? My folks are just getting dinner ready and I told them I had guests coming," Zero stated.

"Um... shouldn't I, you know, change? I still have an officer's uniform on and a badge that clearly says GRPD on it."

"Not gonna be a problem," Zero replied.

"Oh? And how come?"

A few hours earlier...

"Terry!? When are your friends going to be here? Your mother needs to know so she can set everything up," Terry's dad hollered up to him while he kept tabs on Domino's escape.

"In a couple of hours, three at the most. Borg is going to pick up our other guest. She's coming from Johto to meet us. She just got off work," Terry shouted back, making sure the mic was muted.