Bri's pov. Thursday, January 3rd, Part 1
I pull myself from the bed already missing Leo's warmth. I yawn and check the time 6am like usual. I get out of bed and walk into the kitchen and start on breakfast about half an hour later I hear a door creak open.
"Good Morning Ms. Elena." I say without turning around.
"How'd you know it was me?" She asks.
"The girls would sleep all day if we let them, when I get closer to finishing breakfast I'll send Sparks and Incineroar to go wake them up."
"Really they are that heavy sleepers?" She laughs.
"Well May and Dawn are. Sere will probably be up in an hour, Shawna I'm not completely sure, and Lex yeah she sleeps until someone or something wakes her up."
"You seem very fond of these girls."
"Yeah, before coming to Hoenn the first time. I was used to traveling alone since the I.P. always were sending me on missions. Hoenn was supposed to be my vacation but, then Colton started coming after Serena and my instincts from the I.P. and being an Aura Guardian kicked in. My aura then started to bond to the girls like it has with my mom, brothers, and team. Soon enough even if I wanted to leave I couldn't. Though I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything. When we went to Alola I met Shawna, I sensed her bond with Serena and soon enough my aura bonded to her as well. Then I met Lex it was immediate that our auras bonded, I knew from the second I met her she was mine. So yeah I'm pretty fond of them they are apart of me, I love them."
"Aww Bri, I love you too." I hear Sere's voice as she hugs me from behind.
"Goodmorning Sere, Jules. I see you decided to keep her out of her pokeball." I say with a laugh as I flip a pancake.
"Morning!" Serena says.
"Pika chu, pikkaaa pi (Good morning, Bri.)" Jules says before Sparks runs up and they run around the pent house together.
"Be careful you two." I call back over my shoulder before going back to making breakfast as I start on the last few I turn around. I take out Incineroar's pokeball, and toss it up. "Incineroar can you go wake up Dawn. Sparks go wake up May. Sere do you mind going to wake up Shawna. I'll get Lex up as soon as I'm done."
"You sure you don't want me to get Lexi up too. I can get her ready as you finish." Sere asks.
"If you want too, that would be great. Thank you." I say as I turn to finish up. Once I finish the last set everyone is at the table. I give them all their food.
"Mama are you gonna eat?"
"Yes Lexi, I just gotta feed the pokemon. If everyone will let their pokemon out." Everyone except Elena lets out their pokemon.
"Ms. Elena if I'm not mistaken Mr. Steven handed you a pokeball, I made plenty of pokemon food."
"He did, I just wasn't sure if you meant him too."
"Of course I would, I'm an Aura Guardian. I love to meet new people and pokemon. It's my job to keep them happy and healthy. I've gotten to the point that I can sense pokemon from inside their pokeballs. It's his Skarmory if I am not mistaken."
"Thank you." Elena says and let's out Skarmory who immediately scans the area for danger.
"It's alright friend, there's no danger, I promise."
"Skar Skarmory Skar Skar Skarmory Skar (But, Master said, If I got let out there would be danger)"
"I see, well Mr. Stone must no have accounted for us feeding you."
"Skar Skarmory (you, understand me?)"
"Yes, my name is Bri, and I'm an aura guardian." I inform Skarmory comes over to check me out. Once he deems I am safe he steps back, and I grab the bowl for him off the counter. "This is yours friend."
"Skar Skar. (Thank you)" he says as I take a seat next to Lexi and start to meet my breakfast.
"Mama, why do you call Skarmory friend?"
"I do that for most pokemon I am not acquainted with. Since I am not aware what they want to be called. See some pokemon prefer to be called by their species name while others prefer a personalized nickname. Sometimes trainers create the nickname like I did for Sparks and Alpha but, other times they already have a nickname such as Jules and Aura."
"Do Riolu, Squirtle, and Eevee have or want nicknames?"
"I don't know Lex but, after breakfast you can ask them."
"Bri?" Elena says.
"Yes Ms. Elena?"
"Would you mind if I ask you a few questions about aura guardians?"
"Not at all, go ahead it'd be a great teaching tool for Lex to learn as well. So ask away."
"How come you know so much about aura guardians but, Lexi doesn't aren't you born with the knowledge?"
"No that's a common myth so I'm not surprised. You see most aura guardians train with a mentor who learned aura from someone else. In my case it was my uncle, though Lexi will be learning from me."
"Does that mean that you're father doesn't know aura?"
"No he is quite good at it but, he left my family before my twin and I were born. So my uncle and my older brother were the closest thing that I had to a father figure growing up."
"I'm sorry to hear that. I shouldn't have asked such a personal question."
"No you're fine. I don't mind preferably based on what he is capable of I'm glad. I'd probably be on the wrong side of things if he raised me."
"Okay, I heard you say yesterday that both you and Lexi are chosen so why isn't she being taught by someone in her biological family?"
"Well their are three types of aura guardians direct which are the most common they are aura guardians that come from a line of aura guardians, direct chosens we are from a line though are stronger than them, and indirect chosens Lexi is one anyone who possesses aura that doesn't come from a line is considered one, they are all chosen directly by Arceus to have this power."
"That's interesting, though I heard there is types of aura guardians from different regions?"
"Yes, there are though chosen are also known to pick up at least two or more of these styles thoughout their lifetime. Though normal directs with training can pick up multiple styles as well. Kanto is known for fighters, Johto is known for wepon infusers, Hoenn is known for their healers, Sinnoh is known for their attack resistance, Unova is known for modifying memory, Kalos is known for pokemon bond also known as the bond phonominon, Alola is known for Stronger attacks, and Galar is known for protection. I am sure other regions have more but, those are the ones I am aware of."
"Bri you said chosen aura guardians are known to take on two or more though you have a lot of these." Serena points out.
"You are right, since I'm from Kanto I'm a fighter but, I was trained in Sinnoh with my uncle who specializes in both fighting and attack resistance. I am a skilled healer though all aura guardians have the ability to heal, so I don't think I have that one it's probably just a bit stronger than what my uncle has seen. Though it seems Ash and I share the bond phenomenon. Modifying memory I picked up on my own at one point when I needed it. So I have four types it is rare but, not abnormal."
"You said you know how to modify memory?" Dawn asks.
"I do..... though that's a story for another time. I'd rather not relive those memories, I can modify others memories but, not my own so I'm forced to remember." I say as I feel a small hand against my face. I look down to see Lexi's hand.
"Don't cry Mama." I lift my hand and wipe the tears.
"Sorry, just some hard memories. No need to worry about me. Just give me a moment to compose myself." I say as I stand up I kiss Lexi's forehead. "I'll be right back." I say and walk out to the balcony.
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A Tale Across Regions
FanfictionThis is the Story of Bri Ketchum, Ash's Twin, and her travels with Serena, and some of Ash's other companions. As she learns of her fathers involvement in evil teams. Learning, Protecting, and just having fun with her companions. Story updates spora...