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I was sitting on my bed and had seen how the sun had raised over the horizon, painting the sky in all different kind of colors. This morning it was having a shade of violet before it changed into a light blue. This day was going to be a nice day. Time had passed since I have watched the sunrise, everything being quiet except of the Pidoves outside and the silent snoring of my Pokémon in my room. Even though we were having a little house in our backyard for them, they wanted to stay inside my room at night. But I couldn't really blame them. We always used to sleep all together when we had been on our journey and honestly...I was feeling better having them around. In the meantime they were sleeping I had taken a shower and got dressed, packing some stuff together. I didn't want to be in a hurry later, when I would be about to go. At the moment though I was just being on my mattress, my Tepig at my side – who had claimed the whole space of my bed by now – and was looking at the bracelet in my hands. I had to take it off, when I was taking a shower and as I wanted to put it back on, I noticed that it was having some carvings in the metal. I tried to read what was written on the inner side, but it was a language I couldn't understand. Or read. But somehow I knew that it was something important. I rose from my bed, thinking of what I still needed to take with me. Maybe I should go to the little shop – which was actually a one-man-market, with only being one person and a simple counter – and buy some medicine. If he was having some. I turned and looked at the foot of my bed, seeing my Liepard sleeping on one of my pillows, purring softly while it breathed and beside her was Simisage, sleeping soundly as well. A smile appeared on my lips. Sometimes they were just fighting and bickering but actually they were liking each other. Musharna was being on my chair in front of my desk, still being asleep and Reshiram was resting within her pokeball. That left only...

»Swanna.« I faced the sound and saw the white swan Pokémon standing in front of me, spreading her wings.

»I wish you a good morning too, Swanna. If you like you can go into the puddle outside for a while. We still have some time before we leave.«

»Swanna, Swanna!« She moved her stretched wings, causing me to giggle. She headed then my open window and flew out, leaving right for the garden. The rest of my team was still sleeping. I decided that I would wake them up when it was time to leave and as I was looking at each one I heard a loud voice from downstairs.

»I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU JUST WALKED IN WITHOUT WAITING! YOU KNOW THIS IS RUDE?« I furrowed my brow. This voice was familiar so I headed my door, opening it. When I was in the hallway, I could hear the voice better.

»But...is it my fault that it took so...-.« This time it was a male voice but the former female one interrupted him.

»STILL! YOU JUST BE PATIENT THEN. FOR ARCEUS SAKE!« I made my way down the stairs, but what I saw made me stop. And a wide grin appeared across my face.

»But I thought that you wanted to see her as well. And I know, when I want to see someone, like you, then I just can't wait and be patient.«

»Then I'm sorry for you, but this means you will have to learn...-.« I saw how the girl looked up, dark blue eyes meeting my brighter ones. »White!« And with that she walked passed the boy and approached me.

»Hey Dawn!« I approached her as well and when I arrived I embraced my cousin tightly.

»We haven't thought to see you here! Like I know, you should be on your journey at the moment.« The voice of Dawn was right at my ear, her long dark-blue hair was tickling my nose. I haven't seen her since...the year before she had headed off for her own journey. This was about two years ago now.

»Well, you know. I was resting a bit at home. Regaining some strength before continuing my way. But tell me. Why have you made all this way to Unova?« I leaned a bit back to lay my gaze upon her, being very curious why she was here.

»Girls, girls. Let us talk about that at the breakfast table, huh?« I turned around, seeing my mother, who was standing beside a woman with the same hair color as my cousin. I released Dawn and approached the elder women, embracing the one with the darker hair. She returned it immediately.

»Aunt Johanna! It's nice to see you, too!«

»The same with me, White. But your mother is right. Let's talk at the breakfast table.« And with that she let go from me and walked with her sister to the kitchen, probably to start to set the table.

»Breakfast! Sounds great!« I turned around to the male voice, who wanted to follow the other both but Dawn beside him got hold on his collar, stopping him in his tracks.

»Not so fast, Barry. Don't think you get away with this so easily. My mom and my aunt seem not to bother but I will punish you for this.« These words made that the blond froze, turning his gaze fast around to face the bluenette.

»Don't tell me...! I will fine you for this, Dawn!«

»I don't care and yes, I'm intending to.« The look on my cousins face was stern and it didn't show any hint of making a joke. Barrys face though...he was as white as my bed sheets upstairs. Whatever it was, it was terrifying for him. I stepped closer, trying to help the boy out.

»Oh come on, Dawn. Don't be so hard on him. I mean...no one got harmed and my mother is fine with that. Anyways, we are used to it. Bianca just bumps in as well, so there is no difference.« I glared at my cousin, her stern eyes meeting my pleading ones.

»There you have it! Everything...-.« Before Barry could make any further damage I covered quickly his mouth to shut him up. I have forgotten that his tongue was faster than his thoughts. I saw how Dawn drew in some air, just to let it out again. And when she looked back at me, I could tell that her eyes were much softer than before.

»Alright. You won.« She turned now to face the boy again. »But don't think that it will be always like that. White can't always safe you.«

»Thank you!« Barry rushed forwards to embrace his childhood friend tightly. Dawn chuckled and returned the hug, getting upon her tiptoes to place her arms around his neck. Barry really had gotten taller since the last time I had visited them in Twinleaf Town. There we had went to Sinnoh for the summer and my friends were also allowed to come with. Now seeing them reminded me of my friends.

»Hey, you know what? Why won't you both join my mom and aunt Johanna in the kitchen? I'll be right there.« They nodded and headed then off towards the kitchen. I pushed the button on my Xtransceiver, calling Cheren and Bianca for a conference call.

»Hey, White. What's wrong?« Cherens concerned face was seen on the screen but I just waved off.

»Nothing. Everything is alright. But where is Bianca?« Hearing my first words relaxed his features but hearing the following caused that he furrowed his brow then. And sighed.

»Good to hear. Uhm...I don't know. Probably being busy with something like always...-.«

»Sorry, guys! I was busy with Serperior. What's up?« Biancas cheery face appeared on my Xtransceiver and Cheren shot me a look like 'Haven't I told you?'.

»I just wanted to inform you that it might get later. My aunt came with my cousin and Barry and I don't want to just leave when they have arrived, you understand?« I have noticed how Cherens face darkened at the name of Barry. It was no secret that he and the blond didn't like each other very much. This had been since the first time they have met many years ago. No idea what had happened. But since we were small they were always fighting. What – when I was honest – was very untypical for Cheren.

»Oh! How nice! When was the last time we have seen them? It feels like an eternity! No problem, White! I totally understand!« Bianca grinned and winked at me. The blonde was very fond of my family from Sinnoh, including Barry. Not that Cheren didn't like my family, it was only the childhood friend of my cousin he wasn't very fond of. But Bianca didn't mind his company. She didn't judge him for being always in a hurry.

»Uhm...White? Would it bother you, if Bianca and I are going to head off already? We could meet in Striaton City and discuss our further steps there. What do you think?« I blinked several times. I knew that Cheren didn't want to see Barry so I just nodded.

»Sure. We could meet at the gym or at the Pokémon Center.«

»But...!« Bianca pouted, obviously she didn't want to leave without not seeing my guests but seeing Cherens eyes made her falter and she sighed then. »Okay then. We will see you in Striaton City then, White.« And with that her part of the screen went black.

»Alright. I think I should get going as well. See you then, White.« And also Cherens part went black, what meant that my whole screen was dark now. I turned then around and headed the kitchen, where I could hear some noise coming out.

I was sitting at the table, Dawn being beside me, while Barry was at the one end of the table, always near to his friend. In front of me were my mom and my aunt. I turned around to my cousin, who was cutting her pancakes in pieces and faced her.

»Now tell me, Dawn. Why are you guys here? I really didn't except you to appear.« The dark-blue haired teenager looked at me and shrugged her shoulders.

»Actually nothing special. Since I have beaten the Sinnoh Champion and no one appears to be able to beat the Elite Four at the moment I thought it would be nice to see you again. And mom was very fond of the idea as well. So I asked Barry if he'd like to come with and now: Here we are.« A soft giggle left the lips of the girl beside me, causing me to grin. »But now I am curious. Why are you at home. Shouldn't you get stronger to beat the champion here? Or are you already done with your journey?« I stopped in my tracks in putting a piece of delicious pancakes into my mouth and glared at her. No one said something at the table and I needed to find a quick answer to her question. One, which didn't lead to the real reason why I had been at home for so long and one, without seeming to be weak.

»Uhm...no. I haven't. But I thought visiting my mom would be nice. And sleeping in my own bed was just so good that I decided to stay a little bit longer.« For almost a month already...I looked at everyone and saw that a warm smile was on the face of my aunt, while my mom was confused. Sure. She knew why I was at home but what she didn't know was the reason why I have stayed for so long. I told her with my eyes to keep silent. There was no need to worry my aunt and the others because of my 'little' adventure.

»Why, that's very nice of you, White. I wished Dawn would have visited once in a while.« At this comment of the older woman with dark-blue hair I glared at my cousin, who made an ashamed face.

»I'm sorry, mom...I was just...-.« But her mother didn't let her speak.

»Don't worry, honey. I'm not mad, nor disappointed. I know how busy you were, especially to that time...« I looked back at Dawn and felt immediately guilty. She had told me of her many encounters with Team Galactic, facing in the end their evil boss and a legendary Pokémon. Actually the same situation like me, except of in my case the leader of the team I fought against wasn't actually evil. But wait...Thinking twice about it I indeed had faced their evil leader. If I didn't picture N as their actual boss – or in his case: king. No. The leader of Team Plasma was someone different. I would need to tell her later. She didn't keep her adventure as a secret and I wouldn't keep mine.

»However...I had planned actually to leave today again to continue my journey. But if you are going to stay a little I think I...-.«

»No, no! You don't have to stop or pause your journey because of us. Actually Barry and I had planned to travel through Unova in attempt to find you. After all we had thought you wouldn't be at home. So I think we will just do as we had planned, or what do you think, Barry?« And with saying the last part of her sentence she turned to the blond to her right side, glaring in a questioning way at him while a huge grin was being on her lips. But Barrys expression...he just looked dumbfounded, while sirup was dripping down from his mouth. I had to laugh at this sight. Then an idea hit me. I needed anyways to walk through Unova again to find the missing seven sages. So...why shouldn't there be some more companions?

»Or...we go together. So we can spend some more time with each other. And we would be going to meet Bianca and Cheren since they continued today already. I mean...the more, the merrier, isn't it?« I smiled at the bluenette and her childhood friend. They looked both at me ere they exchanged a glare with each other just to look back into my face.

»Sounds great to me! Or what do you think Dawn?«, Barry called out, me being a little bit surprised. I wasn't that sure if he would like to join if it meant to meet Cheren but the trainer seemed to be really excited. Even Dawn was caught of guard but smiled then widely.

»What should I say to that? Of course I want to join my cousin. Besides, I want to be there when she becomes the new champion of Unova!« She rose her chin, showing off that she was proud to be part of my family. »When are we leaving?«

»I had planned to leave after breakfast. But I would totally understand if...-.« And again I wasn't allowed to end my sentence, after someone just cut in. I just hoped that wouldn't get something usual during our journey. Because then I would really get mad.

»Don't worry. We are fine. We can leave right away if you want to! Man, I can't wait to start this journey! This is going to be awesome!« Barry threw his fist up in the air, cheering loudly. Dawn only sighed to this. It really seemed that he hadn't changed. And would probably never do.

»Okay then. I would just need to pack finish and get my Pokémon ready. Then we can leave.«

»But first...!« My mom, who had observed the situation together with my aunt looked seriously at us. »You will finish your breakfast. I couldn't bear it if you left without being totally full. Not that you starve on your way...!«

»Mom...Accumula Town isn't that far away from here. About thirty minutes walk, so calm down.« Though I was serious with my words I was shoving some piece of my sirup-drowned pancakes into my mouth. I couldn't help it. Her pancakes – and food in general – were just too good. They all laughed at my behavior, seeing my face. I knew by myself how ridiculous it was, saying the one thing but doing the other. But I just ignored it and continued with eating.

»Are you ready to continue our journey and kick some dumb-asses asses?«, I asked my team – except for Reshiram, who wouldn't fit into my room – as I found myself back in my room after this delicious breakfast. I had packed the rest of my stuff together and was ready now to leave. Barry and Dawn were waiting downstairs.

»Tepig!«

»Simi-Simisage!«

»Swanna!«

»Liepard!«

»Musharna!«

All of them were calling out at the same time, causing me to grin. It always stunned me to know that my team would always have my back, no matter what we would be up to.

»Alright then. Let's move then. All of you return to your pokeballs!« And with that I returned everyone into their pokeballs. One after another. Everyone, except of Fire. He refused to return. I knelt down onto the floor, looking at my starter. »What is it, Fire?« He approached me, placing one of his feet upon my knee, looking into my eyes. A determined expression flashed over his face, nodding his head once.

»Tepig! Te-tepig, Tepig!« I smiled at my partner, although I wasn't completely sure what he was trying to tell me. But after the look on his face and the sound of his voice I presumed that he wanted to give me some faith.

»We will catch them, I know we will. Thanks, buddy. But we should leave now. Come. Return to your pokeball.« I got his capsule out, holding it out in front of him.

»Tepig, Tepig!«, he squealed and I pushed the white button in the front. The red light hit his body and pulled him immediately inside. I placed this pokeball where it belonged to and rose then up from the ground, looking one time around my room ere I was ready to head for the exit. I wouldn't return for another longer while now. I opened my door and passed through it, taking a last sight of my belongings, including the room itself and headed downstairs, Dawn and Barry already waiting for me.

»And? Do you have everything?«, Dawn asked me as I arrived the lower floor. I nodded once.

»Yup. I am ready to go, champ.« I winked at my comment while Dawn only rolled her eyes in a playful matter. She grabbed then my sleeve pulled me with her, leaving the building with Barry at our side. Outside we met then our mothers. Mine came closer to me, spreading her arms to pull me into a big hug. She held me that tight that I had some struggle with breathing properly but before I could complain she had already loosened her grip around me.

»I wish you good luck and much fun nevertheless. And don't forget to call once in a while. I would really appreciate that.« She smiled brightly at me. I sighed first in return before I replied her smile with one of mine.

»Sure. I will call you as soon as we have arrived Striaton City. After we have met with Cheren and Bianca.« My smile brightened which caused that she placed a soft kiss upon my forehead.

»Okay. I'll be waiting then. And don't worry about me. Your aunt has decided to stay here for a while so I won't be alone.« She gave me a one last kiss upon my head before she let go from me, taking a step back. I approached my companions for this journey, turning around to wave at my mom and my aunt.

»Goodbye! See you soon!«, we three cheered and walked then out of Nuvema Town heading for Route 1.