Unovan Rose Act 18 (Patreon)

Taking the stairs down slowly, Rose watched in anticipation of her pokemon seeing this particular look. Picked out by Belle from her personal wardrobe, this was not an outfit she normally wore. Mostly because her stuff skewed towards ballgowns and similar garments. But, a bustle wasn’t half bad, all things considered.

*Miss Rose, you look gorgeous.* Haxorus announced as Rose stepped into the living room. Goodra and Dragonite walked up, taking a moment to look over their mistress as well. Chameleon brought up the rear, admiring from a distance. Eventually approaching, they took care in feeling up the fabric. Pulling away a second later, Rose did her best to meet Chameleon's gaze.

"There are some friends who might be able to help you." Rose explained and watched Chameleon perk up. For now, the actress's gaze turned to her companions. Heading for the front door, she watched her pokemon follow right behind.

Back outside, things were how they were when they went into the Ketchum household. The only real difference was the flock of spearow flying overhead. Taking care to avoid Oak’s Ranch to the best of their abilities, they were just going to clip it passing by.

*So we're heading to the house on the hill?* Dragonite inquired and Rose nodded. Heading in that direction, the actress took the time to calm the torrent in her mind. Whatever Oak had to say, she would listen. That was the least the actress could do f-

"Bay!"

Coming to a stop, Rose braced herself for the oncoming Bayleef. Taking the blow gracefully as one could when a Bayleef slams into you, Rose pulls herself up out from under Bayleef. Looking in the direction that she came from, Bulbasaur, Professor Oak and Charizard of all pokemon approached.

"Ash?" Professor Oak announced, coming to a stop in front of Rose. Getting a nod, that was Bulbasaur's cue to scold Bayleef.

"I go by Rose now, Professor. It’s… a long story." Rose explained, her entourage taking a moment to look him over. While Professor Oak was a good person, "I'm also transitioning. But that was probably obvious to you."

Silence fell over the area. Bayleef and Charizard stared at her mistress. Not a single cry, just understanding.

"I'm happy to hear that." Oak announced as Charizard scooped Rose up. Bridal holding her for a couple seconds, their gaze turned to Rose’s pokemon. "I trust you are here for Delia's funeral? Could you humor me and let me look over your pokemon?"

Rose looked over to her pokemon. Getting a nod from the four of them, her attention returned to Professor Oak.

"You have their blessings." Rose explained and got a look from the professor. In her defense, the topic of her pokemon’s gender had never come up. That was about to change. The answer was going to be surprising. Especially along with whatever reason Oak had for looking them over…