#<- he's mentioned

[wifrot]

hello what is this

why are derapchu and wifies actually fighting over who gets to have parrot what timeline am i in

[phoenixwarriorrising]

Damage Control

I decided to try and publish another fic of mine on here! This one is a drabble!

characters: Steven, Wallace, Silver

read the rest of the drabbles here!: https://archiveofourown.org/series/3027612

Steven glanced around the table, wondering how long this tense air will stay. Currently, he and Wallace were on vacation to Kanto, although they had a surprise visitor - Silver. Apparently, Silver and Lance had an argument, and Silver responded by running off. Steven had already sent a message to Lance, assuring the youngest Blackthorn was safe and sound, to which Lance merely sent a thumbs up, showing that he was in no hurry to collect his child.

Wallace, taking this in stride, inquired, "So, Silver, mind telling us why you ran away from home?"

The red headed teen had his arms crossed, sinking down in his chair, "It's nothing."

"Now, now," Wallace tutted, "that hardly sounds right. Obviously, you're not here for a social call. Tell Uncle Wallace the issue."

That seemed to convince the other, who unfolded his arms, then sighed, "Dad is an idiot! He gave me dumb advice, and I embarrassed myself!" He then hid his face in his hands, his face almost as red as his hair.

Steven and Wallace exchanged looks at that - Lance was well versed in many topics, given his age and experience, but sometimes he… could miss the mark. While he always meant well, to the 15-year-old Silver, it probably felt like the end of the world.

"What exactly did he say?" asked Steven, leaning forward some.

Silver didn't look thrilled to give up the secrets of his thrilling teenage life, but finally he muttered, "I embarrassed myself in front of Lyra."

Oh no.

Silver's crush on fellow trainer Lyra was well known between the champions, ever since Lance teased him about it during a dinner they all were having. It was also well known that Lance didn't know shit about romance, since he hasn't been in a serious relationship - or any relationship, for that matter - in like thirty years. Lorelai, Lance's only known ex, confessed she thought Lance's ineptitude in matters of romantic expression were charming, which convinced Lance he was a romance guru. Steven fell for the trap of asking for advice, once, which only worked out for him since Wallace also found romantic idiocy cute.

Steven could definitely see the issue, though. It'll take a very delicate hand to unwind this mess.

Wallace said gently, scooting closer so he could place a hand on Silver's shoulder, "It isn't the end of the world, Silver."

"Feels like it."

The other hummed a bit, "I'm sure there's a way to salvage this… How about giving her a heartfelt gift?" He smiled a bit, lifting his hand some to show Silver his wedding ring - which had a beautiful jade stone imbedded in it, "This is the first gift Steven ever gave me. He was fresh from digging it up when he marched up and presented it to me. It was so adorable, I could hardly refuse." He glanced at Steven, delighting in how red his face was now.

Silver listened, then mumbled, "I don't know what to give her, though…"

Wallace stood up, suggesting, "How about we go walk around town? Perhaps you'll see something you like." That idea seemed good to Silver, and Steven got up as well, knowing he was going to be the credit card for this trip.

Walking around town seemed to calm Silver down, although he wasn't satisfied with any of the trinkets sold at the stands. Their trip took them to the beach, where Wallace got to show off his Pokemon. While Silver went to grab his Pokeballs, he stopped.

"Silver?" inquired Wallace. "Is something wrong?"

Silver walked through the sand, kneeling down to pick something up. He held it up for a moment, then turned to the pair, grinning, "I think she'd like this." He showed them a gorgeous shell, colored like a sunset. From the way Silver's eyes shined, Steven could tell this was the perfect gift.

Later in the evening, Lance stopped by to retrieve his lost child. Silver went along easily, which obviously surprised Lance. He glanced at Steven, who merely smiled. Those two would have a lot to talk about, but Steven is confident that they'll figure it out.

It would be years down the road before Steven saw that little shell again, now turned into a pretty necklace she wore on her wedding day. He's glad it all worked out - and Lance didn't manage to ruin anything else with his awful romantic advice. However, Steven and Wallace never found out exactly what Lance told Silver to do. Perhaps it's better nobody ever finds out, for Silver's pride's sake.