Author's note : I've been inactive lately because I had a major exam going. I used to feel empty inside and now that it's over - I pretty much still feel empty inside. I don't support that, uh... okay, I have to check that word up, wait a minute - yeah, I don't support 'yaoi' because I find it creepy personally. Just like 'yuri'. But to each their own. So this is a take on the shipping Gold from pokespe and Fem!Silver from pokespe. Silver in HGSS pisses me off because he keeps saying I'm weak - when I beat him. I don't actually know what to say anymore - so just read and review. Like what every author on this site wants their readers to do. Enjoy. ~

Gold would love to say that how he met the love of his life – the actual love of his life (because he was deluded many times before) – was when he used his famous pick-up line on her.

"Hey, darling, ever heard of Arceus? Because you're the sweetest creation ever created,"

Yeah, that cheesy line would bring Gold lots of hits – literally. Not the kind he was looking for. How Gold met this beautiful girl with the russet hair, however, wasn't through cheesy pick-up lines.

He threw up on her.

"Why did you throw up on S-Silver, G-Gold? T-take it back!" Blue growled angrily, swaying on the girl, Silver's, shoulder for , I don't know how Gold was supposed to 'take it back', but you know drunk people.

Gold still felt sick due to too much drinking. "Here," Green, the renowned Viridian City gym leader, handed over his jacket to Silver.

Gold expected Silver to blush and maybe even swoon at the thought of hunk-of-a-junk Green Oak handing her his jacket. Again, things didn't go as expected, because she recoiled from the jacket like it was a hissing Arbok.

Instead, she shot Blue a look.

"Who's this, Blue? An… acquaintance?" Even with vomit down her front, the girl managed to look dignified and intimidating. Gold shrank back on instinct.

"O-oh, Gold? Yeah. We should bring him home too, S-Silver. He, uh… just broke up with someone, y-you see," Blue said tipsily, snuggling against Green. Sighing, Silver nodded. Thank Arceus the club was still busy being in full party mode to see her like this.

Silver took Blue gently away from Green and led her outside towards Green's car, ignoring the gym leader. Green sighed and put his arm around Gold as support. "Lean," he commanded. Gold obeyed. "We're going over to Blue's for a while. Whatever Silver thinks, two girls alone at home isn't a good idea," he murmured. Gold hobbled along pitifully next to Green.

"You think Blue will let m-me use her t-toilet? I r-really need to throw up right now," Gold said. "She's not in her right state of mind to refuse," Green said darkly. He helped Gold into the back. Blue was strapped safely to the front, though Silver shot grudging looks at Green. When Gold slumped next to her, Silver ignored him.

This was one of the best things she could do at that moment, because Gold felt sure he would throw up again if he deigned to speak.

The drive home was short, filled with Green barking orders on his pokegear.

"– and find backup, for Arceus' sake. Don't try to play the hero – "

"…Yes and no. I tried to. Yeah. I don't know what they're celebrating. Something about his pokemon getting pregnant… A buneary pregnant with a lucario…"

"And whatever you do; don't taste the drinks. I have a strong feeling they've spiked it. The ordinary water. Yeah. But of course, you'd be more careful than that, right?" At this, Green shot Blue a significant look. Silver growled lowly. Gold swallowed back his own vomit. Which was sick. He really couldn't keep it down. If Green didn't hurry, he was going to have to send his car to a carwash and give a generous tip.

"Gotta go!" Gold gasped when they finally reached their destination. Silver helped Blue to the house while Green rolled his eyes and turned to Gold. He was currently projectile-vomiting in the bushes, managing to scare a few ledybas away. "You drank the drinks too?" Green asked, coming over and rubbing his junior's back as gently as he can.

"Y-yeah, but not on purpose," Gold replied. "B-blue forced some into my mouth. But she was pretty drunk too. I think someone forced her to have it – not sure. 'Scuse me," Green shot him a pitiful look – and maybe with a hint of disgust, Gold couldn't tell - before looking away.

"Why is this h-happenin' to me, Green? I've never d-drank alcohol my whole life! W-well, except for that time when Mom bought some ch-champagne. But I was s-six and c-curious!" Gold groaned miserably. "I find that hard to believe," A crisp and cool voice said. Gold looked up through his bangs to see Silver, who was now changed into a fresh new pair of clothes.

"How's Blue?" Green asked. "She's in the living room… You may see her if you like," Silver said in a monotone. Somehow, her last sentence sounded like what a grudging killer would say. It seemed like Green was used to grudging killers, because he set off for the house without looking back. "Fine, Green. leave me here all alone and get to Blue, who's p-perfectly safe at the moment. You suck," Gold said through gritted teeth.

"I doubt you're 'all alone'. And you're not going to be left out here," Silver said. "R-really?" Gold asked. Silver sighed. "Unfortunately, Blue wouldn't allow it," The russet-haired girl made her way to the house, followed close by a stumbling Gold. She led Gold into the house and into Blue's bathroom. As they passed the living room, Silver shot it a look of distaste.

"You r-really hate Green, don't ya?" Gold asked, once in the bathroom. Silver didn't reply, but handed him a towel. "If you need anything… I'll be in the room next door," she muttered before leaving. "Real friendly one, aren't ya?" Gold grumbled. He was about to say more, but a sudden twist in his stomach made him bend over the toilet bowl.

"Ugh… Arceus," Gold gasped, dry-heaving into the bowl. He was grateful that Explotaro, his Typhlosion, and the rest of his Pokemon were at home with his Mom. Normally, he would bring them out with him, but tonight was special – he needed to be alone. And after that – he wanted to be alone. Just the thought of this made bile rise up to his throat, and Gold threw up yet again.

Sweat plastered his hair to his forehead and his vision swam. Gold didn't really know how long he had been there, but he felt really lonely. And sick. And he stank like a Skuntank. "I'm never gonna drink alcohol my whole life," he vowed out loud, coughing. "Glad to hear it. It kills your liver," A voice which Gold discerned as Silver's replied.

"…Oh. Hey," Gold said. He was embarrassed at the fact that Silver caught him talking to himself – and also, by his condition. There was a pregnant pause. "So – what're you doin' here?" Gold asked. Silver sighed, rubbing her temples. "Blue's letting you stay in the guest room for tonight," Silver muttered. "Are you done?" she waved a hand at the bowl. Gold realized how much it must stink and blushed.

"I still feel sick so I think I'm just gonna stay here. I know where the guest room is," Gold said at once. Silver shot him a look. Gold couldn't tell what it said. Probably something unflattering. "…Okay," she said and left him. Gold heaved a sigh of relief.

However, a few minutes later, Silver returned. She strode towards Gold and helped him up, ignoring the toilet bowl and how he must have stank. "W-wha?" Gold asked dumbly. "Follow me. I made you a drink. It will settle your stomach down," Silver commanded, steering him out of the toilet and shutting the door. "B-but why?" Gold asked as he was dragged along.

"…I'm not having you stinking up Blue's toilet," Silver said. But she kept her gaze straight ahead as she said this. Gold had a feeling she wasn't telling the entire truth ( maybe she did it out of pity?), but had enough sense to keep quiet about it.

"Thanks," Gold said sincerely. Silver just shrugged her shoulders as she busied herself with the kettle. The herbal drink Silver made was strong and made his eyes water, but it made him feel a whole lot better – in fact, so much better that he had time to really look at how she looked like.

Her russet hair reached an inch or two beneath her shoulders, and her face was pale. Silver's mouth was in a permanent straight line or a frown, and her eyebrows were nearly always furrowed and tense. But what caught Gold's attention were her eyes. They were a piercing grey and blank of all emotion. Gold wondered what exactly she was thinking.

She was different from Crystal; who was always so open and cheerful.

Crystal… Gold thought longingly.

"Stop staring," Silver said drily. Gold blinked. "Eh? Sorry, I didn't realize," he apologized, before taking another sip at his steaming hot drink. An awkward silence commenced when Silver sat at the kitchen table, facing him.

"…So what exactly are you to Blue?" Gold began. The living room was silent. Blue must be sleeping. Green had long gone, off to tend to the party and his gym leader duties. Silver stared at him penetratingly. "I'm her… sister," Silver said shortly. "Really?" Gold asked in surprise. "She never mentioned – I mean, I never knew she had a sister," Gold said.

"She never told me you were an acquaintance," Silver replied. Beneath her curt tone, there was a layer of defensiveness. "Okay, okay; you don't hafta get your panties in a twist," Gold replied. A comment like that would make Crystal glare the life out of him, but Silver merely rolled her eyes.

"What were you doing with Blue?" Silver suddenly asked. Her face remained impassive when Gold looked at her. "Oh… w-well, uh…" Gold stumbled on his words, clearing his throat awkwardly. Silver raised her eyebrows. "Okay, okay, fine," Gold said hastily.

"I got… dumped by this girl. I always go to Blue for uh – advice, y' see. She was on a date with Green, but Green had to cut the date short because he had to handle this party… Something about a Buneary pregnant with a Lucario…" Gold trailed off. "She got mad, I guess, and Green brought her along. He told us to stay close to him, but someone was handing out water,"

"He said it was from the Slowpoke Well in Azalea Town. Blue got one and just a few minutes later; she was acting all weird. I got a drink of the stuff too, because Blue sorta forced it down my throat. I felt like throwing my innards out – and then…" Gold trailed off again, realizing that he did throw his innards out. On Silver. "I'm real sorry 'bout that," Gold said.

Silver shrugged again.

"No, seriously, I'm really sorry," Gold repeated. "Look, I'll make it up to ya. How long will you be in Kanto? You staying with Blue or something?" Silver furrowed her brows. "…Yes. I'm working under Oak," she muttered. "Wait; you're gonna work with Professor Oak? Like – the Pokemon professor? Wow, you hafta be real good for him to take you in! What did you do; capture Arceus or something?" Gold asked.

But the moment the words slipped out of his mouth, Gold regretted it. That was one of Crystal's many dreams; to catch Arceus. Silver seemed to have seen his forlorn expression, because she softened slightly.

"I used to work indirectly under Elm. I'm under evolution field and research. Elm transferred me over to Kanto under Oak's request," Silver said. "Whoa… It's a small world, huh?" Gold asked. He couldn't help blurting out what came to mind next. "You, uh – know someone named C-Crystal? She works with Professor Elm," Gold said, not sure himself what he really wanted to hear.

"Yes, I do. She's a professional catcher. She works with Elm," Silver droned in a monotone, sounding like she memorized it from somewhere. "Y-yeah, that's right…" Gold trailed off, unsure what to say next. Then, he was inspired by a sudden thought. "I'm gonna be in Kanto for a while too. I actually live in New Bark Town in Johto, but I'm also helping out at Cerulean's Pokemon Day-care Centre," Gold conversed.

Silver nodded patiently. "So, well, if I uh… if I'm free, I can try to make it up to you," Gold said. When he received no reaction, he went on, "You know; we can, uh…" Gold trailed off once again. He wasn't actually sure what Silver liked to do. She didn't seem like the type who'd like to just hang out; but neither did she seemed like the kind of person to spend her whole life in a dusty lab. It was like she was a solitary being – one on her own.

"It's late. Sleep. The drink has its after effects," Silver said, getting up from her chair abruptly. Without a word, she went out of the room and headed upstairs. Gold sighed and lay his head on the table. "You're doin' awesome, Gold. Just awesome," he muttered.

Before he knew it, he was asleep and dreaming about silver eyes which had the ability to projectile-vomit when you got them mad. Which Gold did.

Poke.

"…Mmngh…"

Poke.

"Later, Mom…"

Poke.

"Wha?" Gold blinked in a daze. He didn't even have time to register his surroundings when a sharp pain in his head made him groan. "AUGH! My head…" He slumped back down. Not only did his head ache, but now his neck was too – after having spent the night with his head on Blue's kitchen table.

"Wea," Gold opened his eyes slowly and saw a weavile staring at him intently. "Yo, name's Gold. You Blue's Pokemon? Never knew she had a weavile – then again, I never knew she had a sister," Gold reached out to fondle the weavile. It narrowed its eyes at first but allowed it. In fact, it started purring after a few seconds.

"See, Silver? Told you that even weavile can't resist Gold's hands. He's a natural with Pokemon," Blue's voice floated into the kitchen. Gold turned around carefully to see them at the doorway. "Good morning, sleeping beauty! It's a wonderful day outside," Blue skipped into the kitchen like yesterday night hadn't even happened. In fact, she seemed bubblier than usual and even more radiant.

Which sucked, because she made Gold look like a hobo.

"I didn't say I didn't believe it," Silver said, settling down at the table. Immediately, the weavile left Gold and growled affectionately at her. "Your weavile?" he asked. She nodded wordlessly. "You didn't have to say it, Sil, I already know," Blue winked at her cheekily.

For the first time, Gold saw Silver crack a small smile. When she saw him looking however, she scowled and looked away. "I know that," Silver said gruffly. "I'm going out, Blue. I'll buy the eggs later and get it to you by noon. Is that okay?" Silver stood up. "Take as long as you like, there's no hurry," Blue said, settling down herself.

"…Okay. If anything, don't hesitate to contact me through the gear. You sure you'll be okay?" Silver shot a distrustful look at Gold. "I'll be perfectly fine, Silver, don't worry. You have fun training," Silver nodded before disappearing from the room, weavile trailing after her obediently.

"She's training? Really? This early?" Gold asked. The tea Blue made was making him feel better than before – not so hung-over. "It's already twenty minutes past ten, Gold – not that early. And this is Silver's second round," Blue said proudly. "Yeah, about that… You never told me you had a sister," Gold said. "Well, as the only times we ever get to meet is when you either need advice from me or you want to challenge me for a battle, I didn't see the right time for me to tell you that," Blue said coolly.

"…Fine. I'm sorry. I think I pissed her off," Gold said. "It's okay. She's forgiven you already. Now stop changing the subject," Blue said abruptly. "What are you talkin' abou – Oh. That," This time, Gold felt as if his heart had just dropped down to the floor. "I don't wanna talk about it," he said, looking away. "I know it hurts, Gold. But if you tell me, I'll be able to help you. After all, that's why you came all the way over to me during my date with Green, right?" Blue asked gently.

Gold made sure to keep his eyes down. He studied the wooden table. After a tense silence, he exhaled. "Fine, I'll tell you," Gold said. "Everything was going fine – the candle-lit dinner, the restaurant, the tuxedo…" Gold shuddered at the thought of the black suit. Blue forced him to wear it because she knew Crystal liked distinguished men. But when the date backfired last night, Gold had stashed the clothes away before putting on his own comfortable clothes and going off in search for Blue.

"Then – then I told her I liked her after the date. I made sure I told her when we were walking at the Lake of Rage, like you told me to," Blue had drilled it into Gold's head that the confession was the most important part. "What did she say?" Blue asked softly.

Gold still remembered the stinging confession Crystal made next.

"G-Gold," Crystal looked at his hopeful face. Gold felt his hopes plummet and crash to the ground when she shook her head slowly. "I like you, Gold, I really do. But I don't love you in – in that way. I'm so sorry, but I can't do this," Crystal trailed off and looked at the lake. There was the roar of a gyarados in the distance and a few magikarps splashed about.

The gyarados sounded like it was voicing out Gold's frustration and sorrow.

Gold wanted to convince her, yell at her, show him how angry he was with the world – and with her. But all that escaped his mouth was, "It's Eusine, ain't it?" Crystal looked at him, those beautiful eyes that made his heart melt reflecting his pale face.

He never expected her to nod.

Blue said nothing, but she touched his hand gently. A moment of silence passed between them. "I'm sorry it didn't work out, Gold. It's my fault. I should've given you better advice. I can help you get her back," Blue's eyes burned fiercely. Gold kept his eyes trained to the table. "'S not your fault, Blue. She chose Eusine, and that's it," Gold said dully.

Blue opened her mouth, no doubt to convince him that they can get Crystal back, but he cut over. "I'm tired. I don't think I'm ready for round two. And – and something tells me that I can't win her back. I just wanna be alone now. Y'know?" Gold said. Blue leaned back, her expression as weary as his. But then her face gained a determined look.

"You know, before I got together with Green – he was a real heartbreaker," she chuckled drily. "So I know what I'm saying when I say this; today, you'll be hanging out with me and Silver," Gold opened his mouth to argue. "Nope, I'm not going to let you be on your own alone," Blue said.

"I'll give Silver a call and we'll all head towards the Tohjo Waterfalls. Not many people go there because the Pokemon there are tough, but the water's warm because I know for a fact that Moltres can be found there," Blue said, standing up. "We'll also have to call your Mom. I hope you've been calling her daily, Gold, she called once and said that –"Gold drowned out the rest of Blue's chatter, sighing.

Normally, he would appreciate the fact that she cared for him but this time, he really wanted to be alone. But once Blue's made up her mind, she won't give up on it.

"Here, it's your Mom," Blue shoved her gear into his face. That was fast. Gold took the phone and winced when he heard his Mom's voice buzzing over the line.

"Gold? Gold! I've been worrying myself sick over you! Why didn't you call yesterday? Your Pokemon have been restless, and Explotaro burnt the curtains to cinders because he was so hysterical! Don't ever do this to me again, young man! What happened?"

"Sorry, Mom. Well… It's a kinda long story,"

And that's it for the first chapter. I'm working on the update. Sorry if it's a bit empathetic or something - personally, I've never been good with emotions. I usually aim for humour, because romance is a bit hard for me. Read and review.