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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 6d

"I love it. I was always focused on catching ice types so I could be a real expert as a gym leader. I'm actually pretty excited to see what kind of team I put together without focusing on one type."

She was twice as eager to get camping with Rosa. Though Rosa was still the best part of the trip.

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 8d

"Of course! Your Pokemon are always welcome to stay with my family!"

Rosa would nod, grinning at Lumia as they talk! She couldn't leave Sushi behind, since it was her number one partner Pokemon after all!

"How about after this we both send our Pokemon over, and then look for others to catch?"

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 8d

"Of course. I'm assuming Sushi will be sticking with you as your 'starter' for this trip? I'm going to use the PC to send the rest of my team to your family. I'm sure Aurora and Midnight will enjoy the attention hanging of with your Pokémon."

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 8d

"Of course. I'm assuming Sushi will be sticking with you as your 'starter' for this trip? I'm going to use the PC to send the rest of my team to your family. I'm sure Aurora and Midnight will enjoy the attention hanging of with your Pokémon."

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 8d

It was always so touching whenever a Pokemon was able to choose their partner....As Rosa saw the way Clover seemed to choose Lumia, she could tell that they'd make a great team!

"I think you two were meant to be together! This journey is only just starting, right? So let's make it fun for-

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 8d

Clover purred, happy to receive so much love and attention from Lumia and Rosa. Lumia eventually took out a Pokéball, holding out to the cat. "If you want to come with me, I would love to have you on my team, Clover." The cat looked back at the employees, then at the red and white ball. She tapped+

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 8d

The button with her nose, and in a flash of red light, Lumia had a new Pokemon to travel with.

"This is so exciting!" She beamed up at Rosa, getting back to her feet. "I feel like I have a starter again for the first time."

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 8d

Clover purred, happy to receive so much love and attention from Lumia and Rosa. Lumia eventually took out a Pokéball, holding out to the cat. "If you want to come with me, I would love to have you on my team, Clover." The cat looked back at the employees, then at the red and white ball. She tapped+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 8d

They'd been right about a few things...Not every trainer was kind, but then there were trainers like Lumia, who were able to help Pokemon recover.

"Clover sounds like a great name!"

She'll have to ask Lumia to bring Clover to meet Eclipse sometime....The two would probably bond really quickly.

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 8d

Oh, sorry, I didn't hear anything you said. I just saw Officer Jenny and her Arcanine do the sickest thing ever.

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 9d

from her bag, which the grass-type eagerly accepted. "I would love to take care of her and give her a proper experience. Does she have a name yet?"

The worker shook her head, so Lumia pet the Pokémon. "Do you like Clover?" She seemed to approve, or she was just happy to be treated kindly for once.

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 9d

The attendant nodded. "She was meant to be, but the family was... not suited for raising her." That was a generous way to put it, Lumia thought, but she didn't want to get frustrated and upset her.

"We were applying for the gym challenge here already," she pointed out, slowly offering a poffin+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 9d

Rosa makes sure to keep a careful watch on Lumia and the Sprigatito as the two come together. Once the grass type began licking at the gym leader's hand, Rosa would look towards the employee.

"This Sprigatito doesn't look like it has much experience at all...Was it offered as a starter before?"-

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 9d

Lumia was so clearly feeling for the little kitten. But Rosa suggested she approach the Pokémon and she felt nervous. "I'm not sure if I'm allowed..."

The employee behind the counter was listening, and seemed to recognize the champion. "It would be okay, if you can approach gently. We want her to+

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 9d

eventually, she licked Lumia's hand.

Lumia smiled softly. "That's right, honey. You're safe, I promise."

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 9d

feel comfortable enough to be resocialized.

"Oh? Well... she seems like a sweetheart." Lumia crouched closer to Sprigatito's level and offered her hand. The creature flinched, but Lumia didn't move. It took time, but slowly, the cat inched forward she sniffed her hand. Lumia held her breath, and+

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 9d

Lumia was so clearly feeling for the little kitten. But Rosa suggested she approach the Pokémon and she felt nervous. "I'm not sure if I'm allowed..."

The employee behind the counter was listening, and seemed to recognize the champion. "It would be okay, if you can approach gently. We want her to+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 13d

afraid.....She'll glance at Lumia...She wanted to help the poor thing, didn't she? That brought a wider grin to Rosa's face....

"..Hey.....Why don't you try to befriend it?"

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 15d

to the paperwork when she heard an employee talking behind the counter. "The poor thing. Her trainer was neglectful, it seems. She's still very skittish."

Lumia gestured to the conversation to get Rose's attention. She got up from her seat and looked over the counter to see a green cat curled up.

a green and white cartoon cat with pink eyes

ALT: a green and white cartoon cat with pink eyes

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 15d

"I haven't gotten to properly check out the school yet, but I look forward to it!" A thought occurred to her. "If I'm really taking that job, it's like we work together. I like the idea of helping you make the league better." The idea made her smile and nervously fidget with her pen.

She returned+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 16d

how they can incorporate the school into the Unova league...

"Have you ever been there? The trainers there are crazy strong!~ They even have their own League going on!"

Rosa can't help but smile at Lumia as she spoke about this! She loves her job as Unova's Champion.

As far as she was concerned?-

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 16d

You know, I was living with family, then I went traveling for a long time. This is the first time I've really had a place to settle and live in that feels like it's mine.

It's cozy, but I am obsessed with the view. And all the space for my ridiculous collection of romance novels.

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 16d

wonder if there might be ideas we can take home for the league in Unova eventually."

She liked the idea of returning "home" with Rosa, not because she wanted the trip to end, but because she liked the idea of having a place to call home, and knowing Rosa would be part of that.

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 16d

The pair of trainers made their way to the Paldean League offices to officially qualify themselves for the local league challenge.

That meant a lot of paperwork. Lumia sat next to Rosa, idly playing footsie while she filled out information. "I didn't realize how organized they'd be in Paldea. I+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 25d

Rosa would show Lumia a smile once she felt that reassuring squeeze....Rosa would only nod to Lumia before speaking up.

"I'm...glad! Aha... Let's make the most of this then, okay?"

Spending time with Lumia....Rosa can't help but smile. She'll give her a gentle squeeze in return.

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 26d

She was digging and digging, and they were only getting redder in the face. It was too early to point out what was going on here. She was trying so hard to give it time.

"Rosa, I think we want the same things on this trip." That was all she would say for now, squeezing Rosa's hand to reassure her.

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 19d

laylily

Tragedy 😭

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 26d

She was digging and digging, and they were only getting redder in the face. It was too early to point out what was going on here. She was trying so hard to give it time.

"Rosa, I think we want the same things on this trip." That was all she would say for now, squeezing Rosa's hand to reassure her.

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 29d

.....Yeah, and she's going to catch that one. Her face turns a light shade of red...That sounded a bit romantic for sure!

"I mean...If that's fine with you!...It'd be fun to eat chocolate together and.."

She stops talking almost immediately...She's not getting out of this hole by talking, surely.

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

coming to their region to kick everyone's butt and be a champion in a second place," she teased.

But in all seriousness, they'd figure things out; Lumia was just so excited for the trip laid out before them. A real second chance at a journey with Rosa. She could pinch herself. (And maybe Rosa.)

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

She clearly didn't consider her words that carefully, or she wouldn't have worded it like THAT. Or would she?

Lumia tried to ignore the heat in her cheeks. "I'd love to have more sleepovers," she agreed, because that was definitely what Rosa meant.

"We'll have to see; they may object to you+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 29d

"..."

Rosa seems to actually consider her words for a brief moment before speaking up again.

"You're....always welcome to come over to my house? We could sleep together more!.."

After that she seemed to focus on the path ahead....They just need to get to the League Office, and sign up...-

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

"Sure! It'll be nice to have a reason to come back home," she admitted. She hadn't visited her father since leaving on her journey, since things didn't end on good terms. But would be nice to revisit their hometown with Rosa.

"It's something to look forward to," she agreed, smiling at the thought+

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

of the overlook. "For now, we should probably go to the League Office and make sure they know we want to qualify ourselves for the gym challenge here."

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

"Sure! It'll be nice to have a reason to come back home," she admitted. She hadn't visited her father since leaving on her journey, since things didn't end on good terms. But would be nice to revisit their hometown with Rosa.

"It's something to look forward to," she agreed, smiling at the thought+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 29d

"My mother was a nurse a long time ago...I think it'd work out!"

Rosa quickly nodded, knowing that her mother would probably enjoy the company as well.

"Once we go back to Unova, how about we visit Aspertia together?"

...Maybe they'll be able to see the lookout together!

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

Lumia didn't love the idea of leaving all of her Pokemon in the Box long term either. "Maybe we can leave them with your family? Not that I want to impose. My father wouldn't be thrilled if I sent a bunch of Pokemon to live with him, sadly."

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

Lumia didn't love the idea of leaving all of her Pokemon in the Box long term either. "Maybe we can leave them with your family? Not that I want to impose. My father wouldn't be thrilled if I sent a bunch of Pokemon to live with him, sadly."

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 29d

Rosa was a little surprised to be called that by Lumia....But she does smile at the sound of it.

Wait...Can Lumia see her smile? She'll glance up before looking back down.

She's just a bit of a flustered mess...Aside from that, she's fine.

"Yeah, I'd like that! Though...I don't know if Sushi-

𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

Lumia finished her last bite of potato and cleaned her hand with a napkin so she could grab Rosa's hand. "Like a true rival. Like we always wanted. I would love that, babe—er, Rosa." It was a slip, as was apparent from her red cheeks.

"So we catch a starter and send the rest of our team back until+

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

we go home?" They might not have a professor to get a starter from, but it wasn't like that stopped Lumia the first time.

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

Lumia finished her last bite of potato and cleaned her hand with a napkin so she could grab Rosa's hand. "Like a true rival. Like we always wanted. I would love that, babe—er, Rosa." It was a slip, as was apparent from her red cheeks.

"So we catch a starter and send the rest of our team back until+

🖤✨Champion Of Ideals✨🖤 @idyllicrose.bsky.social · 29d

She stops herself, composing herself before leaning against Lumia.

"Let's do it! Aha...Once we earn the gym badges....Maybe we can battle?"

A battle where they put all their feelings into it....Maybe then Rosa would know what to do about.....

What's with her today? Her mind keeps going back to-

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𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒂, 𝑮𝒚𝒎 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈! @snowthatshimmers.bsky.social · 29d

like we can go journeying for a year, but... it might be fun to start in Paldea with a new Pokémon, build a team from scratch, and just explore together. Maybe even take on some of the gyms here? It would be like... well, you know." It would be like starting a new journey together this time.

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