Unova Journey

Chapter 70 - Strange House

"I'm hoping to go to Kalos next. Depending on how long I'm there for, it'll probably be my last journey through a Region before I'm eighteen. From there I'll probably travel to Hoenn with my two friends, then after that probably start looking for a job," Kyra explained.

Konrad was desperate to go to Kalos, but he knew his chances of going were slim. Now that Espeon had evolved maybe he could convince them, but he wasn't optimistic. "Kalos sounds amazing, there's so many cool Psychic Types there. What do you want to do for a job?"

"My ultimate goal is to be an Elite Four Member, most likely specialising with Fighting Types."

"That's the same as me but with Psychic Types. Who knows, perhaps we'll be working in the same League someday."

Kyra smiled at the thought, considering how closed off Konrad had been before, it was now as if they'd been friends for a long time. She didn't mind though, this new found company was much appreciated.

"Maybe, stranger things have happened. Your neck is all good now by the way, a couple of plasters was all it took. Luckily there's no sign of infection, so you should be just fine," Kyra replied.

Konrad breathed a sigh of relief, "See Espeon, I told you you hadn't done any last damage."

Espeon nuzzled into Konrad chest and purred, much happier now he knew his trainer was going to be OK.

"If it's no trouble, do you and Lucario mind walking me back to Lentimas Town please?" Konrad asked once he had fully reassured Espeon he was alright.

Kyra nodded, "Of course, Lucario and I are headed there anyway."

"Thank you, I really appreicate it. Although can we stay here for a little bit longer please, I...don't want to go home yet?"

Kyra was happy to stay for as long as Konrad felt he needed to. The two got to know each other a bit more whilst Espeon and Kadabra got to know Lucario.

Konrad had a younger brother called Avery who was three years younger, his parents were the typical traditional parents you'd expect from Lentimas Town. To Konrad it seemed he had been born into the completely wrong family, he didn't get on all that well with them and hence he spent a lot of time here in the Strange House with Kadabra.

"Do you get on with your parents? I'm sorry this conversation has been a lot of me complaining," Konrad asked, apologising for having come across as self-centred.

"No need to apologise, I'm glad that you trust me a bit more now. As for your question, I get on really well with my Mum, she's always there for me. As for my Father...I've not seem him for coming on ten years now, I really miss him, but no one in my family has any trace on him," Kyra explained.

"Well, I hope you find him at some point," Konrad replied, making Kyra smile. "I think I'm ready to head back now, it's getting kinda late."

Espeon happily walked over to Konrad's side and rubbed his head against his trainer's leg whilst Lucario put the backpack back over her shoulders. Kadabra on the other hand, he stayed sat on the floor and didn't even make an attempt to move.

"Still nervous to leave huh? No one's going to know you're the one behind the tricks we pull," Konrad reminded, hoping to coax Kadabra outside.

Kadabra went to stand up, but decided against his decision. He was the reason the town believed his home to be haunted and hence few people came in. He was fine with Konrad since they had known each other a long time now, but he just couldn't trust the outside world.

"I can't force you, although you've got to come out some day if you want to evolve. You see, Kadabra haunts this place since his last trainer neglected to trian him as an Abra and now he has a lot of distrust in humans. He got really lonely and Espeon, as an Eevee, befriended him and brought me along to meet him too. We never do anything harmful, just play pranks on people to stop them coming here most of the time. Lentimas Town is full of superstitious people, and it's really fun...but I get why Kadabra doesn't want to leave."

Kadabra nodded to agree with what Konrad had said.

"This is where Kadabra is most comfortable, it's important he stays here till he's ready. There'll be be a time Kadabra will be ready," Kyra replied, she knew just how important it was not to push oneself out of their comfort zone too soon.

Kadabra thanked Kyra for what she had said and he slunk back into the corner of the room. He had gone outside earlier when he sensed Konrad was in danger, plus Kyra and Lucario had come to check on Konrad, he had done more than enough socialising for one day.

Konrad led the way back to Lentimas Towm, to his relief not being ambushed again. Kyra and Lucario were both glad that Konrad was safe now, there was trace of Aldith or Colress anywhere.

Lentimas Town was just as Kyra had expected it to be, it had a very similar feel to it as Solaceon Town. A fairly quite town with very little going on. Although Lentimas Town did have an airport which Solaceon Town didn't.

"Thanks again for saving me, and Espeon too. I dread to think what would have happened if it weren't for you," Konrad thanked as they got to his house.

Kyra smiled, "I'm glad Lucario and I could help. Catch you round, I hope to see you in a League at some point, whether that be as a fellow Elite Four Member or in a match between my League and yours."

"You're on, Epseon, Kadabra, and I will win for sure," Konrad replied determinedly.

Kyra laughed, "In your dreams, you may have the advantage, but Lucario will surprise you."

Konrad laughed too and thanked Kyra again before going inside, Espeon following close behind him.

Kyra and Lucario walked to the pokémon centre where N had told them to meet. N and Zoroark had saved a table in the furthest corner possible, Kyra definitely appreciated it.

"Everything alright? You two were gone for quite a while," N asked.

Kyra gave N a brief run down of what had happened whilst they waited for their food. N was just as glad that Konrad was safe, likewise he was pleased Kyra had made a new friend and rival.

The two took a walk to the airport after food, mostly so they could book their tickets tomorrow since the phone service in Lentimas Town was to say the least awful. Most of the Town just used the pokémon centre's WiFi, so Kyra and N had virtually no way of getting online before next summer came.

Kyra was excited to go to Virbank City tomorrow, there she could go to Pokéstar Studios and get herself some more Brycen merchandise. Was it needed? Not necessarily. But was it a pretty much once in a life-time opportunity? Very much so.