Chapter 6: Maybe It's Time For A Fresh Start?

(Angel's Pov)

When we finished packing for Shalour City, everyone seemed to be ready to leave...all but me...I mean how can I just leave? How can I leave all of this and my family behind? After everything they've done for me? I can't bring myself to leave them...Not yet...

Everyone had relaxed for a moment and decided to have breakfast before we left. I had returned all my pokemon into their pokeballs so they could get some rest seeing as we had quite the journey ahead of us.

While the others talked and ate breakfast, I stood between my newfound friends and Guardians. My heart raced as I felt the tears welled up. I sniffled and turned around before walking to the lake and looking out at it. I clenched my fists tightly before I choked on sobs a bit trying so hard not to cry...but it was hard...it was so hard when I was leaving everything and everyone behind...

I didn't realize anyone had heard or saw me until I felt someone's hand on my shoulder. I looked to see it was Clemont which made me gasp a bit. He said nothing as he wrapped his arms around me and embraced me in a hug. I hugged him tightly and choked on sobs in his chest.

He rubbed my head and back as he waited to me to calm down. When I eventually did, he pried me off him and wiped the fallen tears away from my cheeks, "What's going on?" he asked, I sniffled and sighed a bit "it's just so hard to leave them...H-How can I just leave everything and everyone behind? My Guardians aren't my real pokemon b-but they raised me into who I am today. It's so h-hard to think that I'm going to just leave them behind...I-I know they want me to and that they'll b-be okay but what about me? W-What am I supposed to d-do?" I questioned as my bottom lip quivered again.

Clemont smiled sadly and hugged me once more, "It'll all be okay. I promise. They just want to see you happy" He said, I looked at him and smiled ''I know...It's just they have helped me through everything and have raised me ever since I was a little girl...they are my family and I don't know what I'm gonna do without them" I stated and siffled a bit.

Clemont smiled softly, "Well your guardians have raised you very well. I'm sure they know this will be the right thing because I know all they want to do is make you happy. I mean look at all they do for you, they make you coffee and breakfast, they help with your other pokemon. They have raised you and your pokemon so very well along with your help of course. You have been isolate for so long, all alone with no human interaction. So I'm sure that your guardians would want you to get out, travel and live your life...Sure you'll miss each other but it's a good opportunity to get out more, make new friends, catch new pokemon and do so much more with your life" Clemont stated,

My eyes widen as tears couldn't trickle down my face once more. Clemont smiled sadly before putting his hand on my warm, tear-stained cheek and wiped them away, "Awe I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you cry'' he said, I tilted my head a bit not really realizing that I was crying again ''I-I'm crying?" I asked, Clemont nodded and wiped them away which made me blush shyly "Thank you" I whispered, Clemont smiled softly and nodded and hugged me once more which made me feel a little more content about life and starting my new journey.

(3rd Person View)

When everyone got ready to head off to Shalour City, they couldn't help but look over at Clemont and Angel talking. They saw Angel cry which they could assume she was overwhelmed by leaving her family and home behind. Once they saw them hug and Clemont cup her cheek to wipe the tears away,

They couldn't help but smile a little "They look cute together don't ya think?" Serena asked, Bonny giggled "I wish Clemont would tell her he likes her already so she can really take care of my big brother" Bonny pouted, "It's weird to see them like that because Clemont usually isn't confident around girls but I think Angel brings out the best in him" Ash stated,

The others nodded and went back to packing and finishing up breakfast before leaving. Angel's Guardians couldn't help but look at each other and smile softly because after the course of only a few days they've seen her smile and laugh more than they've ever seen her do.

They were happy the others stumbled upon the cabin and are even willing to take Angel along...All they really want is for Angel to be happy, have friends and fall in love even...Yes, they were going to miss her and her pokemon more than anything but they promised that they would see each other again and if anything goes wrong that they both know where they'll end up.

They also know that this will be a good opportunity for Angel to not only have friends but explore the world, catch and see new pokemon, hopefully fall in love with someone who truly loves and cares about her like they do and with what they already know about the group who stumbled upon their cabin is that they're going to be just right for her...they just know it and that couldn't make them any happier.

(Angel's Pov) *SAME DAY*

After I had finished crying and talking to Clemont about how I was feeling with everything, we all finished up everything before grabbing our bags. My heart raced and stomach churned anxiously, "Are you ready to go Angel?" Clemont asked, I took a deep breath and nodded as I turned around and looked at my Guardian's one last time.

I smiled softly as the tears welled up in my eyes once more. They said nothing but smiled before running up to me and tackling me into a hug. I laughed and fell to the floor while they hugged and licked my face saying goodbye. I choked on sobs as I hugged and kissed their heads "I love you guys so much. Thank you for everything. We will see each other again someday" I said,

They smiled nodded before nudging me off with the others. I chuckled sadly before getting off the floor and walking over to the others. As we started walking away, I waved them goodbye which made them howl a goodbye. I still couldn't help but choke on sobs as we headed off to Shalour City.

As we got further away from my home, I couldn't help but contain the tears that continued to fall from my face. I sniffled and sighed as I shook my head "so stupid" I whispered and chuckled softly. I felt someone's hand intertwine with mine which made my eyes as I looked to see it was none other than Clemont's.

I blushed shyly and smiled which made him do the same, "Are you okay Angel?" Serena asked, I sniffled and nodded which made her smile softly and nod "Okay before we leave, we should stop by the pokemon center and pokemart to stock up on supplies" Ash suggested, we all nodded as we headed off to the pokemon center to heal our pokemon and then to the Pokemart to stock up on items.

While we were doing that, me and Clemont split up for a moment which made Bonny walk up to me. She pulled at my clothes, I looked down at her, "So what the deal with you and my big brother?" Bonny asked glaring at me a little. My eyes widen a little, "W-What do you mean?" I asked nervously, "Earlier when you guys were talking and when you guys were holding hands" She said,

I blushed shyly as my heart raced a little, "O-Oh, he was just helping me cope with leaving is all" I said shrugging a little, she continued to glare at me for a moment trying to intimidate me but then giggled innocently "Take good care of my big brother!" She giggled and pranced off. I chuckled and shook my head as we continued to shop before buying what we needed and heading back off on the road...I still just can't believe I'm doing something like this...never in a million years did I ever think any of this would be possible, let alone have friends and grow to like somebody...

It just didn't seem possible ya know? After everything that's happened...sure, that fear is still there that they'll eventually abandon me too and I'm scared of that happening but I guess I won't know if I don't try right? I also want my Guardians to be proud of me so here I am...trying with my new friends and I think that's good enough for me.

(A Few Hours Later)

After a few hours of walking and after what felt like forever, we had finally made it to Shalour City and I literally couldn't believe my eyes. It was such a beautiful city. I mean I might be a little biased given that I've been isolated for over a decade and haven't been anywhere outside my home but it was very pretty I think.

Anyways, once we had arrived, it was almost around dinner time which was good because everyone was starting to get hungry so we decided to stop by the nearest restaurant we could find. When we found one, we walked in, found a booth and took a seat. I sat next to Clemont while Ash, Serena and Bonny sat across from us.

A waiter came by and handed us menus before starting us off with drinks. I ordered coffee and everyone else ordered either juice, water or chocolate milk *Cough cough Bonny cough cough* while we looked through the menu to find something to eat. The others had small talk here and there, I remained quiet and sighed feeling this heaviness on my chest and weight on my heart...it's only been a few hours and I miss my Guardians so much...

Once the waiter came back with our drinks, we thanked him before ordering some food. Ash went on to ramble about his next gym battle and what pokemon he was going to use. Serena had talked some about these Pokemon Contests she wants to join where you get to show off how cute and talented your pokemon were and well Bonny was...Bonny and fawned over any and everything pokemon that was around because well...it was Bonny.

Clemont went on to talk about his Gym that his robot Clembot runs in Lumiose City and more about his inventions that he likes to make but all end up exploding in his face...I didn't talk much during that...it was nice just to be able to listen and hear what everyone was like and what they did...Sure, kinda felt a little left out since I did fuck all with my life but it was nice...

Once we had finished up with dinner, we headed off to the nearest hotel to stay in for the while that we were here. We paid for our food and headed out greeted by the fresh air and cold breeze. I took a deep breath and sighed as we started to find what hotel we could.

When we did, we walked in, asked the lady for a couple of rooms which she gave us 2 keys that were right next to each other so I'd most likely be me, Bonny and Serena in one and Ash and Clemont in the other. When we got to our rooms, there were 2 queen sized beds, nice closet, bathroom, view of the outside that overlooked the city, nice dressers with a tv.

Bonny giggled and jumped on the bed as we started to unpack our things given that we were most likely going to be staying here for a couple of days. I sat on my bed and sighed while Serena and Bonny talked about whatever it was they were talking about...I tried so hard to be okay and to be happy that I'm living my life and doing what I know is good for me but damn do I feel so goddamn sad that I just up and left everything and everyone behind...

Finally after we finished unpacking, there was still a little daylight left to do whatever so we all headed outside to relax and do our own thing. Ash went on to train some of his pokemon he was going to be using for his battle. Bonny and Serena played with their pokemon and Clemont was fixing up some old machines of his.

I sighed as I let all my pokemon out who smiled and hugged me tightly. I chuckled a bit "Go have fun everyone. I'll be right here if you need me" I said, they cheered and nodded as the others went to play with Serena and Bonny while Yveltal got some fresh air to stretch his wings, "Don't go too far buddy" I warned him, he screeched a bit before flying up and around the sky staying close by so I could see him...I wonder what people think when they see the pokemon of destruction in the sky.

I smiled softly and took a seat on the ground with my knees to my chest. I frowned a bit seeing everyone laughing, smiling and having so much fun and I'm just here...existing, trying to figure out how to survive without the only place and family I've ever known. I put my head to my knees and closed my eyes feeling this aching feeling in my chest...I didn't want to cry again, I felt like I've cried far too much already but I couldn't help it...

I felt someone tap my shoulder which made me look to see it was Clemont. I smiled softly which made him do the same before sitting next to me, "How are you holding up?" he asked, I sighed "I'm overwhelmed. I have this dull and aching feeling in my chest all the time and it's like I can't breathe...I-I know everyone thinks this will be good for me but I don't know how to do it...I don't know if I can do it" I stated and felt my bottom lip quiver a little.

Clemont nodded and brushed my hair out of my face, "I understand Angel but I promise you, everything will be okay. This goodbye isn't forever and you all will see each other again; you have to believe that. As long as you're with me you have no reason to worry. I'm always going to be here for you whenever you need me" He said,

I blushed and smiled softly before feeling that warm and fuzzy feeling my body again. Tears couldn't help but trickle down my face which made Clemont chuckle and wipe them away. I sniffled a little "Thank you" I whispered, he nodded and wrapped his arm around me which made me sigh as I leaned my head against his shoulder, enjoying what sunshine we had left before it got dark...What is this boy doing to me?

(Clemont's Pov)

As soon as we got to the next city, I could sense that Angel was starting to feel a bit nervous and on edge considering she's never left her home before let alone been near people, a town or civilization as a matter of fact. I knew she was still upset about leaving her home and family behind, but everyone knew this would be good for her and soon enough she would realize it too.

I took a bold move into intertwining my fingers with hers which made us both blush and smile softly. None of us said anything until we got to the Pokemon Center to heal our pokemon and to the Pokemart to stock up on some items.

After that we headed back on the road still hand in hand...for some reason it just felt right, I couldn't explain it nor could I really explain how I was feeling or how she made feel but all I know was she made me happy and made me feel happy and all I wanted to do was make her happy and show her everything she's been missing out on for over 10 years.

When we got to Shalour City, we stopped by a restaurant for some dinner since we were all now pretty tired and hungry. We walked in, found a booth and took a seat which of course me and Angel were by each other while the others sat across from us. We all talked about random things while Angel mainly sat back and listened.

I could tell she was in her own thoughts most likely still upset about leaving her family. I knew she was probably going to be like this for a while so all I could really do was be there for her when she really needed it. Once we had finished dinner, we headed to the nearest hotel to get settled in for a while.

After that, there was some daylight left for us to relax for a while, so we all headed outside to do our own thing. Ash went on to train for his next badge, Bonny and Serena played with their pokemon while I worked on some inventions of mine I had left in my bag that were unfinished.

I looked over at Angel to see she let her pokemon who hugged her tightly before going off to play with the others. I frowned a bit seeing her hug her knees to her chest and lying her head within them. I stopped what I was doing and walked over to see if she was doing okay. She told me she was overwhelmed and had a heavy feeling on her heart which was to be expected.

I had promised her that as long as she was with me everything would be okay. She smiled as stray tears fell from her face once more which made me smile and wipe them away from her cheek. I couldn't help but wrap my arm around her shoulder which made her smile and lie her head on my shoulder.

My eyes widen, face flushed and heart pounded not realizing how close her body was to mine and how fuzzy and warm she made me feel...I never really realized how much I liked her until now but even still I wasn't sure how to tell her how I really feel without either making things awkward or knowing the right time given that she's in a vulnerable place right now...but I'm not sure how much longer I can keep my feelings to myself...oh man...what do I do?

(Woo we're flying by this so quickly. Thank god. I hope you all enjoy the newly edited story!)

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