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Prompt #42: To be fair, Sidney wasn't really sure what he was ordering off the menu... As soon as the steaming plate landed in front of him, Sidney started to sweat. The bowl of what undoubtedly had to be inedible made him want to squirm in his seat. Except that he was determined to be polite...

Prompt #41: A lot of people expected to Drake to resent Steven for becoming Champion. In the immediate aftermath of the Championship match, the interviews were coming hot and heavy. Drake could barely set foot outside without being accosted by some kind of reporter or news camera. "Drake...

Prompt #40: Someone makes the mistake of doing their laundry while half asleep Juan's eyebrow quirked as his mentee stepped through the doors of the Sootopolis Gym. Although, it wasn't fair to simply call him that. He had worked hard in his own right, becoming a Master Coordinator as well as a...

Prompt #39: Migraines are evil. Steven squinted at the meeting agenda he held in his hand and wondered why it suddenly was so hard to make out the words. Concentrating on the blurry mess in front of him, he was vaguely aware that at some point his hand had balled tightly around the paper, and...

Prompt #38: It's the grand finale of Phoebe's favorite ever TV show. Phoebe's foot tapped nervously on the deck of Drake's boat as she leaned over the railing at the bow, as if she could get the boat to go faster with the force of sheer willpower. Rather than affecting the boat, her...

Prompt #37: Valentine's Day is much less fun when you're famous. "Oh come on, Steven, it's all in good fun." "Wallace," Steven regarded his friend from over the top of a pile of pink envelopes, "You know exactly why I don't like Luvdisc's Day." "Because you don't like getting mail from your...

Prompt #36: Sometimes, you just need some really unhealthy comfort food. Glacia sat stiffly in the chair in the kitchen of Phoebe's childhood home. It wasn't that she was uncomfortable; the house was incredibly inviting and more homely than she thought possible for a dwelling on the slopes of...

Prompt #35: Steven needs a new suit. Wallace is only too happy to help. "So Steven, I was thinking..." "Were you now." Steven didn't bother trying to turn around to regard his friend while the tailor was taking the next measurement. Wallace ignored him and kept going, "What if you were to try...

Prompt #34: Someone gets seasick the first time they go out on Drake's boat. "So what's got you headed to Slateport?" When his question was met with silence, Drake peered back toward his passenger from his place at the helm and cleared his throat. "Glacia?" "Hmm?" Clearly not paying attention...

Note: So this chapter is based on my own headcanon that Steven invited Sidney to become one of the Elite Four. If anyone is curious for more of this backstory, the circumstances under which they meet are covered in Chapter 7 of my other fic, The Long Road. Prompt #33: Sidney gets an unwelcome...

Prompt #32: Its time for spring cleaning, but not everyone is feeling dutiful. Sidney spared only a short glance toward the open office door as he hefted a box of recycling in his arms. The distinct noise, or lack thereof, caught his attention. It was the yearly clean up day for the League...

Prompt #31: Snowfall (Christmas Special) Glacia sighed as she slid her traveling boots on and headed out to the cabin's small living room. She wasn't sure how he'd done it, but Steven had somehow convinced her to join him on a visit to Fallarbor Town. Professor Cosmo had called and invited...

Note: This chapter does have some strong language and implied verbal/sexual harassment. Prompt #30: Steven doesn't often lose his temper. When he does, it makes an impression. Steven was taken aback by the twins currently standing in his living room. Their visit itself wasn't out of the...

Prompt #29: At their level, even friendly battles can get out of hand. "Magcargo, Lava plume!" The floor of Phoebe's chamber erupted in mini geysers of magma. The pattern of the attack was obvious; Magcargo was chasing its opponent down. But Banette was having none of the fire-type's attack...

Prompt #28: Someone finds out that a friend is at the hospital. They don't overreact at all. The buzzing of Drake's PokeNav seemed to startle the Dragon Master less and less each time he got a call, although he scowled at the number a bit longer than usual this time. With a hesitant greeting...

Prompt #27: Someone is stuck on a crossword/sudoku/puzzle. The others are helpful. Steven leaned back in his chair and tapped his lip with his pen. Brow scrunched in concentration, he hardly noticed when a curious face peered over his shoulder. "Whatcha thinkin' 'bout, Boss?" "Sudoku," mumbled...

Prompt #26: Someone's Pokémon are bored. Very, very bored. Glacia sighed as the notification flashed in her chamber. Sidney was victorious yet again. And yet again, another challenger fell short of giving her a decent battle that wasn't one against one of her colleagues. She eyed her pokemon...

Prompt #25: Sidney and Phoebe get caught in a thunderstorm. Both Sidney and Absol wore the same scowl as the rain began to steadily increase. If Phoebe wasn't equally as soaking wet and miserable, she might have giggled at the way they both sulked as they helped load the last of the supplies...

Prompt #24: A sprained ankle isn't going to keep Wallace from a contest. Everyone else thinks it's a terrible idea. "I really don't think this is a good idea..." "Nonsense, The Lilycove Summer Spectacular only happens but once a year!" Both Lisia and Juan had gathered in Wallace's room, and...

Prompt #23: A would-be Dragon Master, complete with costume, challenges the League Phoebe was dutifully scrolling through the docket of challengers in preparation for any that might make it through Sidney's team. An Ace Trainer, those guys always came prepared. A Pokefan, they were one hit...