#ghosttrainermorty

Skillet - Whispers in the Dark

It had been awhile since she last had the chance to return home. Usually her trips were short; switching out her Pokemon and visiting her older brother. But this time she decided to stay a few days before heading off on another research journey.

As she walked along the streets of Ecruteak, she smiled. Like usual, Sai her Shuppet, and Yuurei, the "shiny" Misdreavus, trailed behind her, darting around playfully. It really made her feel nostalgic.

She paused by the gym, closing her eyes for a moment. As a kid she remembered visiting the previous leader all the time. She wanted to play with the ghosts and watch them battle. She had to chuckle to herself thinking about the current leader, Morty.

They never really knew each other, they were just kids at the same time. And other than the occasional passing on the streets or elsewhere in town, they never really interacted. But she knew he loved Ghost types just like she did. So when she first heard he had taken over as the Gym Leader, it wasn't a surprise.

That in mind she pushed the door to the gym open. She wanted to see how it was run now. In fact she was a little embarrassed that she hadn't stopped by in all those years, but she rarely was in town.

[text]: wait what

[text]: oh shit

[text]: wow im so sorry

[text]: i dont even know what to say sorry doesnt even seem to cover it

There was a moment of silence before another text was sent.

13. Baked someone a cake to say sorry

Morty and Whitney had been dating for a few days, their relationship improving steadily the more time they spent together. As it was, the two got on well.  He had given her a proper tour of his gym (with the lights on!), they had attended a special holiday performance by the kimono girls and had a picnic out by Bell Tower. When it came time to saying goodbye, the pinkette couldn't bring herself to do it. "It's been really fun. I'm glad that you were able to make so much time for me, but the girls called and we've had a sudden influx of challengers at the gym. It's wrong of me to keep them waiting."

Wandering around Ecruteak with Morty, the two had enjoyed an afternoon of tea, treats and idle chit chat, catching up on what was new in their lives and how things were developing, now that other regions had grown in popularity. The streets were still as crowded as they were before, their departure from the Kimono Dance Theatre carrying them down the sidewalk, a throng of tourists making it near impossible for anyone to head in the opposite direction.

"Sheesh, they’re multiplying!" The gym leader joked out loud, hoping that the blonde could hear her over the hustle and bustle. Grabbing Morty’s sleeve, Whitney ushered him toward the Poké-Mart, pressing her hip against the door, the weight of her body forcing it to open just enough for the two to squeeze through.

"That was a close one, eh!?" Her lips curled into a smile, peering up at the taller of the two, eyes focusing on the mistletoe that hung just above their heads.