Eyes closed Valeria leaned over the edge of her balcony. A soft wind blew through her hair and she could almost imagine soaring away. In the air she felt free and with Lugia she could achieve that.
Something soft nudged her back. Turning Val saw Abra gazing up at her. 'Nap over Al?' Her answer was happy cry followed by outstretched arms. Val smiled softly and complied, reaching down to pick up the Pokémon. Al was very young and she still had no idea what happened to the ones who would raise him. She hoped they didn't abandon him.
'Al...' She shifted him in her arms. It was quite cute when he wanted to be carried like a child. 'Now that you're awake we should probably go greet everyone else.' Al's content face morphed into one of unhappiness and Valeria chuckled. 'I know, I know, I want to stay up here as well. But we can't hide away all the time.' The Abra made a face that said Why not? but he still agreed.
'Right. We can fly down.' Her smile wide she closed her eyes. 'Lugia....' Valeria's voice was quiet but never the less the lengdary was soon floating by thr balcony. 'We need to go meet everyone now huh?' Lugia cried out and nodded their head. 'Okay...can we fly down?'
Always the daredevil my Gladiator. Obviously Lugia expected this to happen and had moved towards their Gladiator as they spoke in Val's mind. Rolling her eyes she tightened grip on Al and climbed on to their back. She smiled and held with her legs. Lugia flew upward and they went in circles a few times before landing.
After touching down at the entrance Al, Valeria and Lugia entered through the front door. At seeing all the trainers inside Val's shoulders sagged.
Do not worry my Gladiator. They will not harm you.'
Val sighed and continued to speak softly so none other then Al and Lugia would hear. 'I know...It's just Al and I aren't the most social of people. They will try to talk to us no doubt.'
Yes. They will.
'I suppose we may as well just go in head first. Get it over with.'
Lugia didn't reply but Valeria could feel they were amused.
Valeria took hesitant steps into the room and with each Al clung tighter. She stopped a few feet away from the group. 'Don't worry Al. If you get scared you can always pop back up to out room' Al calmed down and Val sat down in a far off chair. The Abra moved to sit on her lap and Val fed him a treat from her pocket. Lugia hovered protectively behind them.