Their walk in the night was peaceful and quiet.
Despite their intimate moment, which lasted a few dozen minutes or so, they mostly set their priorities straight.
The two walked alone in the night, the silence between them occasionally disturbed by the cry of a Pidgey or a Rattata. And even a Hoothoot or a Noctowl could be heard.
Odin walked in front of Angel and Koffing was at the back, guarding and watching over her. Angel couldn't be happier, as she felt like a Princess being escorted.
In Angel's arms lay the unconscious Diglett.
Despite this heart-warming scene that made her look like a doting mother to this Diglett.
The reality was, that the tender care was only so the goods stayed healthy and could be sold off in perfect condition.
Angel thought of this to be cruel, but reality is.. she needs money more than ever.
'Sorry little Diglett, you shouldn't blame yourself, I admit that today, we were the villain's that took away you're freedom and happiness, For our own profit and happiness'
She looked up at the Moon, as the cold night air bruised her face. 'Tonight is more chilly than usual' she thought.
"Little Diglett, do you think of me as a hypocrite?.. I hated the ones who took me and my family's happiness for their own entertainment or benefits.. but aren't I doing the same, Little Diglett?" She whispered to Diglett quietly as if asking for forgiveness. her voice, ever so tender.
"You think too much Angel, Trust me. There are things in life that just end up working better, if you just don't think about it.. what we are doing right now, included." Odin said matter-of-factly.
"Hmm, yeah.. maybe" she said, her voice barely audible.
"Come, we still have a bit more to go before reaching Pewter City. Why don't you tell me a Diglett, Pick-up line you've cooked up but never got to say it?" Odin said while snickering. A sloppy attempt to cheer her up. But an attempt nonetheless
Hearing that her mood brightened up for a bit, her eyes widened with a soft appeal as the moonlight reflected through her silver eyes, "Are you a Diglett? Because you've just dug your way into my heart." She said, her voice melodic as her smile widened with a much-needed joy.
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Inside the Pokthanrt of Pewter City.
"Just one Poké Ball?, Would that be all?" Said a female shop clerk.
"Yeah.. Just that" Angel said, her voice a bit dejected.
"Is everything alright?, If something is troubling you, perhaps a stranger could help. If it's your boyfriend, don't worry, just until my shift is over and we can go beat him up together!" The female shop clerk chirped as she gave Angel a playful wink and flexed her biceps.
"Haha, no actually something really amazing happened to me today, I'm actually very happy, the happiest girl in all of Kanto.. It's just.. don't you think it's kind of sad how our happiness comes at the cost of robbing others of their joy... and yet I'm still happy. I figured it wouldn't bother me.. guess I was wrong huh" Angel said with a bright smile, but her voice spoke a different story.
"To be honest sister, I wouldn't know how to comfort you, everyone goes through different struggles, and everyone has different methods to recover.. so all I can offer you is advice.. Just do what makes you happy or feel happy" she paused and walked to the Freezer and pulled out a Casteliacone " In my case, I like to have something cold. Maybe you should try it? Perhaps it will help you clear your mind, or something like that" the female shop clerk said.
" I've never seen that ice cream before." Angel curiously asked.
"It's a Casteliacone, it is a world-famous soft-served ice. A delicious local specialty of Castelia City in the Unova region, although I don't know about the medicinal part being true or not. But I do know it's delicious" she tenderly looked at the ice cream "You're actually in luck, this thing is very rare, especially out here in Kanto, but a batch of Casteliacone just came this morning.. so do you want one? Or maybe 2 for your boyfriend" she said as she playfully gave Angel a Wink.
"Then mind if I take 3?" Angel said with a bright smile, her a voice now more alive.
"Sure thing sister!, 3 coming up!. Together with the Poké Ball, that would be ¥500 in total. " the female clerk said.
"Okay", Angel gave the clerk the cash. She pocketed the Poké ball away and tried to fit all 3 Casteliacone in her small hands. "Thank you... for everything" Angel said.
They both said their Goodbyes.
As Angel left the store, the Female clerk thought to herself. ' I hope she wasn't a ghost!'. She sighted 'I should really stop watching and reading CreepyDreepy'
(their world's version of CreepyPasta)
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"All done?, Because I'm tired of holding this stupid fuck!" Odin scoffed.
"Mhm", Angel chirped.
She took the Poké ball out and tapped it at Diglett's nose. A bright red light absorbed the Diglett, and it was quickly caught. She put the Poké Ball with the newly caught Diglett in the Poké Bag. "Say Odin.. do you think we can hold out a bit before selling them, just a bit.. I mean we can sell them tomorrow or you can do it later tonight." Angel nervously said.
"It's not necessarily an issue, although I pretty excited to sell them, but I guess you have a reason?" Odin said a bit curious.
Angel extended her hand and showed him the Casteliacone she was holding
"Look apparently these are Casteliacone, they are an Unova delicacy. World-famous ice cream rumored to have healing properties, tho i doubt that" she said, her voice tender and soft.
Odin looked at the ice cream in her hands, which looked a little too big for her small hands, but it made her look even cuter.
"Ice creams? You're stopping me from making money because you want to have Ice cream?' Odin said, as if the very idea didn't make any sense.
Angel stretched out her hands towards Odin, indicating him to take one. "Yeah", Angel said, "I want to have Ice cream with you" Her eyes filled with anticipation.
Odin extended his hand to take the ice cream but then stopped himself and glanced at Angel, "Are you asking me out on a ice cream date?" Odin said, his voice soft and brimming with curiosity.
Angel smiled at the word "date"
Her snowflake-shaped pupil widened as she observed Odin, her expression gentle and soft. "Yeah, something like that" her voice though sweet, wavered a bit.
Hearing her wavering voice, Odin couldn't help but smile as even he is capable of feeling genuine emotions, that voice of hers melted his heart. Though he will never admit it.
"Yeah sure" he said as he grabbed the ice cream from her hand "That third ice cream? Is that For Koffing? Hehe, you want him to third wheel? Odin said, with a gentle smile as he pointed to Koffing, floating behind him.
Seeing Odin take the Ice cream, made her smile in relief, his acceptance means he has changed. Odin definitely wouldn't have accected it over enjoying the glory of selling a Gold-Potential Pokémon first. But now...
She walked to Koffing and gave him his share, Koffing swallowed everything in one go. He didn't have hands to eat with, so he didn't want to bother.
"Poopie's seen us do worse.. he always third wheels, but that's his job as my protector, no? My sweet Poopie, my good boy!"
~Koffing
"So where off to?" Odin asked.
"How about, back to the park we were at the other day. The air there is nice, and the place is deserted, the view is pretty.. and I want to try the swings she said, while happily licking the ice cream "Oehh, it actually tastes really good."
'I can't believe this is the same girl who acted like a complete degenerate, asking for me to put a baby in her just 2 hours ago' Odin thought to himself as he looked at Angel who was brimming with a bright smile, Acting the complete opposite of what she was an hour ago. The mysterious power of how a woman's mind work, is above this Grunts pay check.
"Let's go" Odin simply said
"Mhm" she, hummed.
As the two walked across the night scenery of Pewter City's center streets, where the nightlife comes to life.
Angel walked slightly ahead of Odin
She keeps her free hand clasped behind her back and then playfully wiggles her fingers, silently inviting him to reach out and hold her hand
Just as Odin extended his hand to grab hers, she made her move instead. She extended her hand and grabbed his hand instead and pulled him towards her.
"Walk beside me" she said, her voice like red velvet.
"Aren't you afraid of being seen in public with a Rocket?" Odin asked, his tone playful.
"To be honest I really don't care anymore... besides look around us," she said, gesturing towards their surroundings. " This is the Nightlife of Pewter City. The entertainment district. Here everyone is too busy with themselves to care about you. Or else how would you be walking here so Freely" she said so, matter-of-factly.
"Hmm I guess that's true, I didn't notice before, but yes, no one is bothering me even though I'm walking in the open. Normally I can only really do that in the slums, at times."
"Mhm, welcome to the nightlife. We missed it last time" she said, her smile wide and affectionate.
"They got a casino here or something?" Odin asked, as he grasped her hand tighter with a gentle and! That's.
"They do" she said as she felt Odin's firm hand keep her safe, flushing her cheeks red."But some other time okay?" She playfully said.
"I wasn't planning on gambling yet haha, but yeah, you're maybe right, some other time" Odin said as he let out a laugh.
The two walked hand in hand towards the park. After making their way in they looked what for a comfortable space to take a seat In.
The park was deserted, it's usually filled with people during the day, but at night, it's a ghost park. The park has a lot of activities to interact with, such as the swings, monkey bars, slides, a fountain, a half basketball court and many more.
Last time they only sat on a bench, but tonight Angel wanted to try the swings,
After finding the swings, she quickly led Odin there and took a seat, breathing in the fresh air as the moonlight bathed her face
The Two sat and swung in silence, eating their Casteliacone while enjoying the Starry sky
"This park sure is way better than being in the slums, where it's all rocks and dirt and terrible fucking smell," Odin said taking in the fresh air. "Yeah, honestly with the money we are making, why not get out of the slums?" Odin asked.
Angel slowed down her swinging for a bit and began giggling.
"Because we'll get arrested if we lived in the upper classes or middle classes of Pewter City. " she giggled " your a criminal and the world hates your kind, as for me and my family, we would be fine but if we keep you in the house, then we are guilty for a hiding a criminal. Therefore impossible" she said.
"Guess we just improve the shit hole of a house you have then, make it a villa in the slums" Odin stated.
"Actually Odin.. I've been meaning to ask you, why don't we try going exploring Kanto? " she stopped her swing and turned her body towards Odin, indicating her full attention "Yeah" she said with conviction " I was thinking we make alot of money and fix the house up nicely and then leave them with a lot of supplies and money for them to take care of themselves, and we can go our separate ways together" she finished.
Odin mimicking her action did the same, he stopped swinging and turned his body towards her, "Oh?, I thought you were the type too never leave the family life behind?" Odin gave Angel a teasing Grin.
Pouting, she quickly stated "it's not like that.. its just staying in that place would only hold you back, and I don't want that. But I also don't want you to leave.. so I'm coming with you, but I want to give my family their gratitudes first."
"I guess I get your point.. this place is shit, there's nothing here of interest other then the science lab and the museum.. and this park. " Odin stared at a random rock in the park" and also I'm sick of rocks! And dirt" Odin scoffed.
Angel giggled and crossed her legs " well about that, I've been wanting to ask you if maybe we should try Vermillion City next? I heard their beach is only second to Fuchsia City" she switch crossed her legs and continued " though I've been to Vermilion City before, I've never actually went to the beach and swam, I've only been to the docks before where people don't usually swim" she stated as she the chilly night air blew through her snow-white hair, making her seem almost ethereal.
Enjoying the Beauty that is Angel, he playfully poked her boobs while teasing her
"I thought you were a slum girl who never left her Turtle Rock, and spread her wings elsewhere."
Pouting again, she playfully complained,
"Hey! I wasn't always a slum girl you know! I actually had a decent life! How else would I know certain things"
"Oh yeah? What happened? Business failed, got thoroughly fucked? Mom got sick? All of the above?" Odin began asking.
" my father died.." her voice dejected but she continued "my father used to be a sailor, and sometimes he would take me along with him to the sevi islands and one day he brought me to Seafoam Island and i saw a beautiful Lapras, a Snowrunt that looked overbearingly cute, and even a Dewgong's"
Watching this rare child like excitement, Odin didn't interrupt her and let her continue.
"Since that day I've wanted a ice type Pokémon! But I guess reality isn't always rainbow huh... my dad died during one of his sea adventures, he died in Hoenn, apparently some Sharepedo Attacks, one of his teammates cut himself and the blood lured in a pack of Sharkpedo's... at least what they say.. after that everything went bad. My mom who was a stay at home mother, became a widow, having no other choice but to look for job. People... they took advantage of her, of her misery.. they scammed her, mislead her... they ruined her. We had to live in the slums, and my mom had to sell herself everytime to feed us."
Tears rainined from her eyes as they came crashing down. She clenched her shorts, her voice cracking under the weight of her words.
Seing this, Odin got up from his swings, the ice cream already fully gone, cone included.
He walked to her and picked her from the swings, carrying her in a Princess carry.
Angel clenched his shirt, tears falling from her eyes.
Odin walked to a patch of grass that looked comfy, and layed her down.
He proceeded to do the same and lay next to her, held her in a embrace.
"Lets stargaze" he said.
Angel feeling his warmth, felt safer and calmer. "Okay.." her voice still a bit shaky.
The two watched the stars for a while.
"This seafoam island.. I'll take you there. We'll catch you your first Pokémon there" Odin said matter-of-factly.
"Thank you.. but do you even know where it is.." Angel teased.
"Uhhh no?..." Odin said a bit embarrassed.
"Once you Get a PokéGear, I'll show you.. the map there is better than the old worn town map you have." She paused and then continued. "Also I asked my mom.. I wasn't named Angel because they put their hopes on me to get them out of the slums. My dad actually called me Angel because he saw a mermaid pokemon sing on a rock.. he said the Pokémon had a voice of an Angel. He couldn't get a good look at it, because it was dark, but the Angelic voice stuck with him.. so he named me Angel" Angel said, her fingers drawing circles on Odin's chest
" I don't know the guy, but.. he wasn't wrong to name you Angel.. I think" he said, and then continued " I honestly thought your name was pretty fucking weird at first.. but I get it, I'm a believer now." He snickered.
The two laughed under the stars.
"So I've been doing some thinking" she paused, to see if Odin is still paying attention. After getting a satisfied "Yeah?" She continued " let's farm the Diglett's cave for a huge sum. And then buy my mom a house and leave her with money to take care of herself and little Rafael." She paused to check Odins reaction. And then continued " after that let's leave this Rock behind and buy ourselves a house in Vermillion City. Doesn't matter what house, could be just a small fishing house near the shore.. those are usually isolated.. a good place for a Grunt that isn't the smelly slums"
"No, but I'll get a different Smelly environment.. like fish and salt water" Odin said.
"Uha, so?.. what about it" She jeered.
"Well.. okay yeah it's better then the stink of the slum" Odin said dejectedly.
"See? Told you.. and we can use that time to study the docks.. maybe hitch a ride and drop ourselves onto seafoam island? Angel pinched his cheeks. Her voice, melodic.
"Doesn't sound that bad I guess and ouch." Odin played along with her cuteness.
"So tell me about yourself Odin?" Angel asked.
"Lets see im a Douchebag, an Asshole, a rapist, a criminal, a petty thief... Handsome, a good fuck, a pokemon battl–"
"No no no!, I already know all that.. I mean something other then that.. I heard you talk about baseball alot, how about you start with that" Angel frantically cut him off.
"Hmm well yeah I guess did baseball since elementary school all the way too high-school. Was pretty good at it, I was the Teams ace Pitcher. But also a pretty good batter. I was even scouted for a scholarship for a university known for producing talented baseball players. But that never happened, because I die-.. I became a Grunt instead." Odin said
Angel felt a weird pressure on her chest again.. 'there it is again' she thought. He says things that don't make sense.. but I can sense he isn't lying.. but why does everything he say sounds so alien?
"That's weird.. we don't have schools like that?.. say Odin which schools did you go to.. and where did you even grow up–"
Angel never got finish her sentence because a bright light flashed them.
It was a patrol Officer. And not just any patrol officer, but the same one from that day.
Angel and Odin suddenly being blind took a second to adjust to the light and got a good look at the officer.
...
...
"it's you again!" x3
All three of them yelled out!
"Again I see you two here!.. didn't I tell you not to let me see you again!" The patrol officer yelled out!
"Sorry Officer.. I promise we weren't doing anything bad... I was feeling down and my boyfriend took me out for a date.. to make me feel better.. please don't punish him.. or us.. we'll leave if that's what you want, we didn't want any trouble officer.." Angel pleaded, her voice so soft and fragile. Her eyes bore the expression of someone extremely pitiful.
The officer looked at the two for a bit.. again finding himself in a situation where he needs to decide if this Rocket is worth risking his life for or not, but last time the rocket didn't do anything and behaved well.. and he was with this same girl.. she looks even healthier than last time.. so he must truly be treating her right..
But then again.. this girl looks like a ghost... what if he is just stuck in a loop and this Ghost girl is actually just messing with him..
'Damn it' the thoughts.
"Fine 10 minutes! That's all"
"Thank you, Officer. Truly, I appreciate you.. for not ruining my night.." Her voice, elegant and melodic... but it sounded eerily haunting
*Gulp*
'No way!... she really isn't a ghost right?... maybe the Grunt is being toyed with by her.. her thrall.. forever enslaved.. is that what she meant with ruining her night... FUCK THIS IS SCARY!'
*Ahem* "yes yes, now move along Missy, and as for you Grunt. You're lucky it was me! Now both of you go!" The patrol officer kept a stern voice and expression. 'GO because I'm scared!'
Angel held Odin's hand and the two walked away, much to the officer's relief.
"Thanks for the date.. let me thank you properly in bed" Angel's voice was like a Siren as she licked her lips towards Odin.
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