Chapter 25

Alex and the group are leaving the Happy Island today, which has saddened Daisy and Gary as one can see from their sniffles and loud cries from Daisy and Gary respectively.

She asked while sniffling, " Do you have to leave so soon, Alex?"

Alex Pat's her head gently and apologized, " Sorry Daisy. But, we have to reach Hoenn in time, and we have already delayed the cruise ship for a day.

Also, I heard that there are legendary Pokemons in Alto Mare. How about this, I will go there to find them, and when you start travelling I will lead you to meet them." He proposed the meeting of legendary Pokemons to her.

This did the trick and she looks at him excitedly, " Really? Pinky promise" she raised her pinky finger up.

Alex rose his little finger to promise

" I promise "

After that, they left August house and departed for Happy Town for their next trip forward.

This time, Lucian and Cynthia decided to join them, for they themselves are embarking for the Ruin exploration there. Hence, Elsa declared they will be travelling with them, without Alex, Bill and Julius consent, on this matter.

And they aren't brave enough or suicidal to challenge her decision which isn't even that bad to begin with.

On there way, Elsa was filling Cynthia on the things they can do in the cruise ship, which involves from ocean exploration to shopping to casino to different food,swimming, sun bathing, paragliding, and many more.

The girls have a Togepi on their arm which was their reward for passing the test. The Togepi enjoyed their trainer's embrace, on the other hand Alex's Togepi doesn't like riding on his trainer's hand.

It likes travelling on foot and if tired he would return to the pokeball to rest, but he won't ride on his trainer's hand.

Togepi is too proud to seek help or act childish in front of others.

He do have his childish moments. When Alex scratches his spikes or clean his egg shell he dies like those touches, but he never let anyone see those shameful things. He have Alex do it when no one is around, none of Alex's friends or his Pokemons are around.

But, unaware of Gengar's ability of hiding in the shadows, he has unconsciously given Gengar much material to tease this new recruit of the team for years to come by.

Alex who saw the girls talking to each other excitedly feels a sense of dread in his near future.

He turns to Bill and said, " I am really doomed. Earlier, it was Aurea and Elsa, but after Aurea left Cynthia joins Elsa to make my life a living hell.

The cruise ship is for enjoying the journey and the luxurious life it offers, but here I become a valet to these girls and suffer." He knows that Elsa will drag him into her mess very soon in the future.

Bill pats his friend's back to comfort him.

" Well, you did get a decent rest in these past few days. Now, you have to return to your job."

Alex knows his future is dark but he still thinks he better be prepared for that and learn more about Cynthia. He turns to Lucian, " Say Lucian, dies Cynthia have any problem with shopping, ordering someone around or things like that? You know the girly stuff where they order us poor men around to do their biddings. "

Lucian revealed it to them, " She is just like any normal girl in these cases. But, her most iconic thing is her inability to choose the ice cream flavor she wishes to eat.

Sometimes I had to wait an hour or two before she finally makes her decision. There are times when I tell her to buy them all if she likes, but she says, ' I don't like wasting my money or anyone else on these little thing.'

So Alex of you get dragged away, I will be very happy because I will be saved. Don't worry Alex I will enjoy my time very well. Your sacrifice won't go in vain." He joked about Alex's eminent future.

The boys laughed at his future plight. Just like Elsa took hours to choose her dress and things she liked, while not buying things even if she has money, Cynthia has her ice cream deficiency.

Something which Elsa likes a lot. And will try to visit the ice cream parlour or the restaurant at least three times a day, for her daily nourishment.

In her words, Ice cream is the secret of her soft and beautiful skin.

Alex mutters venomously without much heat," I hate you. You heard me, I hate all of you."

The boys started to laugh even more loudly which attracted the girls attention towards them.

" Hey guys, us everything alright?" Cynthia asked.

" If the joke is funny, you can tell us too, so we can also join in it." Elsa said while looking at Julius for reply.

Bill enthusiastically explained the cause behind their laughter and Alex's grumpy face, " We all are laughing at Alex's misfortune. Apparently we believe that even if Aurea left for Unova earlier, you will make sure that he will continue to be your valet."

Elsa's eyes shone brightly at the prospect. It is true. Since Aurea left then with Cynthia she can get back at Alex for all the things he did to her and made her do in public during their previous act.

Cynthia who doesn't know the background story asked curiously,"Valet?"

Since Cynthia is going to join her in annoying Alex during the rest of the trip, then she may as well tell her things which aren't confidential.

She began her tale in which Alex bullied her not only when they were alone but also in public. So after they became friends, she has proposed Alex to be her Valet till their trip to Hoenn.

She even offered if she wishes Alex to be one for her.

Cynthia eyes shone brightly and she looks at Alex. The look she gave Alex was enough to show that he is doomed. It seems he cannot escape his fate now.

He cursed Bill for reminding her of this.

Cynthia gleefully said, " I think I will be very happy to share your valet, if you don't mind sharing that is?"

Elsa said with similar gleeful look, "I don't mind sharing. After all we all know sharing between friends increases the bond between friends."

Alex's face turned white at this prospect. And they laughed at Alex's face and a bit exaggerated( according to girls) reaction, while the boys joined the girls in laughing for this was funny as hell.

Togepi was confused why his trainer acted like this and his friends laughed.

Seeing the confusion on Togepi face, he said, "I am doomed, so they are laughing about my future ." Although not completely sure what he meant, he nods.

They reached the town by Afternoon. Bill has already discussed with the captain when Alex recovered that the cruise ship S S Smith will depart Happy town this evening.

So they have no problem about them being late, or the departure time extended because of their late arrival, even though they are the cause behind the ship overstaying at the Town.

But, everyone in the ship except for the captain doesn't need to know that.

He had also arranged rooms for Cynthia and Lucian in the VIP suites with balcony. Ironically or due to Bill planning, Elsa and Cynthia now have their room on either side of Alex's room.

The reason for this arrangement being, ' A valet must be a doorstep away from their master or mistress so he can fulfil their orders at the earliest convenience.'

But everyone knows it is yet another pit Bill has dug for Alex. The reason for this is that Alex made Beedrill intimate him and stalk him for hours.

The reason Alex face was, ' I don't wish you to turn fat and not have any way to dodge attack from Pokemons. I know the situation is very unlikely but who knows it may really happen.'

And Daisy was very enthusiastic to help Bill.

So Alex and Bill has been digging pits for each other since then.