Chapter 25: Damn these Emotions.

"Steven, you helped me out of a sticky spot today, I've only known you for an afternoon but I'm sure you'll make good use of the crystal," Baal concluded as if he was an NPC in the games that just gave out random crystals.

Steven put his hands on his head as he got frustrated, "Okay, at least take 5,000 PokeDollars from me. This thing is worth at least 15K tho, probably even more at auction...I have an Idea!"

Baal sighed and gave up, this was the best agreement that they could reach so he graciously accepted 5K from Steven. Then Steven turned around and reached into his pocket pulling out a phone and texting someone as he grinned,

"I managed to get my hands on some pokemon from Galar. One of them looked kind of unique so it'll be delivered to your hotel room by tomorrow night! You can't say no! I'm off! You can find me on Romeo Boulevard if you need me. Number 11," Steven waved at Baal as he ran away. As soon as he finished getting away, Baal sighed as he moved towards the railing.

"I can't believe I forgot money existed," Baal laughed at himself. He was so used to catching his food and eating it then and there. He stretched his hands out towards the water as the water extended a tendril of water to greet him. Soon enough, several young ocean-dwelling pokemon approached him. Baal removed his overcoat and shoes as he rolled his trousers up. He climbed over the railing as he sat down on the edge of the dock allowing his feet to sense the comforting feeling of the waves washing over them. Wriggling his toes and waving at the little things, the curious young pokemon approached Baal as he kicked his feet through the water.

Splash!

Water sprayed over the young pokemon as he giggled at them.

[A/N: They all charged a Water gun at him, he died. The end. jk lol.]

Some of the pokemon's eyes brightened as they began spraying water at him. A mantyke jumped over him as it sprayed a bit of water directly on his head soaking him from the top down.

"I see you made some new friends," Xerneas said as she smiled at seeing him acting childish and playing with the young pokemon.

Baal who was now in the water swimming along with the pokemon noticed this voice and turned around. His heart stopped as he looked at the beautiful woman in front of him. She wore a set of leggings under a pair of thigh-high heels. They were the same aesthetic as Xerneas' Deer form legs, black and ivory white. Above, she wore a short black skirt complemented by a white shirt and a blue, single-button jacket. Her blue hair and eyes glimmered as she giggled at Baal's image.

(A/N: Image Here)

"Err, I can explain," Baal raised his hands as if he was being arrested.

Xerneas smiled and rolled her eyes at his antics as she ushered him out of the water,

"I'm sorry little ones, Your friend will be back soon hopefully" She spoke as she put down her shopping bags and rubbed the heads of the closest pokemon. Baal emerged from the water, his clothes completely dry. He took a minute to put his shoes and overcoat back on before helping Xerneas with her shopping. He waved at the young pokemon as he left.

From a distance away, a young man with steel-grey hair looked at the pier with an attentive glance,

"Hmm, Baal, you are an interesting character. I think he's trustworthy though. Edwin put the young man down as a friendly figure and don't forget to send that... 'Unique' pokemon to his house along with some treats for him to help it grow properly."

The butler standing behind the young man bowed as he moved away. Steven didn't know that the decision he had just made was probably the best choice he could have ever made. His decision had allowed him to keep his life.

.....

'Thalia, Stats'

Name: Baal Daeva

Classification: Lord of the Oceans

Characteristic: Extraordinary

Level: 100

Stats

Destruction: Planetary

Durability: Small Planetary

Speed: Speed of Light

Stat Points: N/A

Total Current Energy:

1.7B Elemental Aura (PP)

Other Energies N/A

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Attacks:

Absorption Empowerment

Combat Empowerment

Kenbunshoku Haki

Busoshoku Haki

Superior Armament (All Previous Armours)

Ocean Lordship

Arctic Lordship

'Hmm, you're quite silent today Thalia,' Baal thought.

[Natalia has left the system space, only the system AI remains. Hosts stats are displayed.]

Baal's heart skipped a beat as he recognised the name that the system just spoke.

"Did you just...say, Natalia?" Baal whispered.

[Correct, Natalia has served her sentence for the host's death. She has now been released due to a successful probation scheme.]

Baal started laughing to himself before he cursed under his breath with a sigh,

"You old cunning bastard. Well, She had to accompany me through the Millenia as her punishment. I guess that's sufficient. Damn...I always hated having fuckin emotions..."

Soon, a fine smell of spices, onions, sizzling beef and bread permeated through the room as Baal's eyes darted towards this smell. His eyes suddenly became like stars as he pinpointed where the smell was coming from. The Kitchen.

'Target Set'

He walked into the kitchen as he noticed burgers being cooked with a side of salad and chips. (A/N: 'Fries' for those who speak American xD).

"Xerne-" Baal spoke before he got interrupted,

"You can call me Nea, after all, A legendary pokemon as they have termed us can't be walking around Unova right?" Xerneas interjected.

"True, err Nea, what is it that you're cooking up hehe?" Baal said as he eyed the extra patty on the side that was still not in the frying pan.

"It's not like this is my first time in the future," She rolled her eyes with a smile, "Plus I've had thousands of years to improve my cooking skills"

Baal's eyes stretched as he realised he'd just found a chef even greater than Gordon Ramsay.

" I love you," Baal said with love hearts in his eyes as he stared at the food.

"Shush, now go sit at the table and we can talk about whatever you have on your mind after we've eaten," Nea said calmly.

Baal didn't want to spoil the opportunity to try these burgers so he calmly listened to her words. They resembled an old couple even though they only looked like they were in their 20's.

....

*Munch*

"So what did you want to talk about?" Nea spoke as they had just finished their dinner, "and don't worry about passing out when we came here, I also vomited the first time I came to the future."

Baal internally sighed, thankful he didn't have to explain the white-room situation as even he didn't fully understand it all yet. He placed his elbows on the table as he looked Nea in the eyes,

"Nea...I like you."

She leaned forward and looked him in the eyes and smiling,

"I like you too, so what do we do from now on?"

Baal's face relaxed into a cocky grin as he leaned over the table and kissed her,

"I think I have an idea"

Baal picked Nea up as they continued intensely kissing. They walked into the bedroom as he shut the door behind them with a grin. Some Vigorous Co-Op Games were completed for the rest of that day.

.....

The next morning, Baal turned around and saw Nea's face next to him before remembering what had happened the night before. He smiled as he stroked her hair.

Nea slowly woke up as she noticed that she was beside Baal. She bit her lip as she snuggled her head into his chest, Baal smiled as he cuddled her a bit tighter.

"I've never done that before...but it was amazing" Nea whispered in his arms, "I remember accidentally seeing the inhabitants of my forests having intercourse yet others never interested me..."

Baal replied softly with an awkward grin,

"I thought it was great and... you're mine now. I guess I could say...I love you."

"I love you too Baal, you're the only one who helped any of the normal pokemon when the entire world was burning," Nea smiled as she gazed into his eyes.

Baal grinned cockily as he turned his head up with a gleam in his eyes as if he was teasingly superior,

"I am quite awesome hehe"

Nea flicked his forehead with a laugh before they both got out of bed and put on a new change of clothing. Baal waved his hands and magically, all liquids painting the bed into a canvas-white colour from the night before had disappeared.

'Huh, that's useful,' He thought as he grinned at the navy blue suit he pulled out of the wardrobe, 'oh yeah.'

...

"So my gorgeous girlfriend, Where shall we be off to today?" Baal said as Nea hooked her arm around his. They strolled out of the Hotel's restaurant as they had just finished their breakfast.

"Today prince charming, we are going on a date," She said before yelling over to a yellow vehicle, "and don't ask. It's a secret hehe. Oh and what a coincidence, TAXI!"

....

Soon enough, The taxi had passed through the roads of a desert-like area which baffled Baal as he realised they were going in the direction of Nimbasa City. Nea pulled him as she giggled at his fascinated expression,

"Also, don't forget this, it's called a PokeGear. It means you can communicate with anyone-"

Baal laughed remembering the first time he played Pokemon SoulSilver as he replied to Nea, "Ah, I know how a PokeGear works, I saw people use it yesterday."

Nea smiled as she was quiet and handed him the PokeGear, Baal flipped it open as he went to the call registry and pulled out a piece of paper with a number on it. Baal noticed Nea's inquisitive gaze as he started explaining who Steven was and how he helped him out of a money situation. Nea then began apologising profusely as she forgot to leave him some money to spend when he woke up.

"So I gave him a pure water stone as thanks but he said there would be a delivery of an exotic pokemon," Baal finished explaining.

"So he's a rich dude with an adamant personality who you were kind to and so he's kind back by gifting you a pokemon?" Nea guessed perfectly.

"...."

"Correct."