Surrogate Brothers: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Special


Red and Lucas were both taking a ride towards Lumiose City to meet with Professor Sycamore about their Thanksgiving plans, both boys were thinking about the idea of having red's Mom and Lucas's Dad meet eachother for Thanksgiving; it would seem impossible but with these boys they wanted to make it possible as the two were talking about the idea of getting their families to meet.

"Dude, my mom is so amazing she cooks a mean meatloaf and she really gives me so many great things, she's like on of the best moms ever." Red was telling Lucas about his mother while Lucas was talking about his father.

"Well my Dad did take me fishing and out for Nature walks, but ever since my Mom dies he's een getting old and hasn't been feeling well, i'm also worries about leaving him alone." said Lucas with a sad face as Red patted Lucas's head.

"I'm sure we'll be able to contact him and invite him for Thanksgiving, just have some faith, bro. with Red's encouraging words Luicas had a feint smile on his face, he really loves hanging out and adventuring with Red but he was missing his Dad and was hoping to see him for Thanksgiving. 

"Red, what happened to your Dad?" asked Lucas as Red looked at Lucas and held his hands behind his head and closed his eyes, briefly.

"I....uh.....I don't know, Lucas?" Red said as Lucas looked at Red with confusion.

"You don't know who your own Father is?" asked Lucas as Red looked down at Lucas unsure what to say.

"My Mom never told me what happened to him, I don't think I've ever met him in my life." Red said which took Lucas by surprise.

"You've never met your own dad before, that's really strange." Lucas said with a look of shock, Red's Mother never told him about his Father's Fate but with Lucas telling him of his Mother's Passing and with Red, not knowing what happened to his own father it really left Red with something he needed to ask his Mother, if she comes to Lumiose City for Thanksgiving.

"I'll ask my Mom at Thanksgiving, anyways there's Professor Sycamore's Lab, let's go in." said Red as he and Lucas got out of the Car as Lucas looked at Red wondering if there's something wrong, but it's best if Lucas waited until the time was right as Sycamore greeted the boys at the front office.

"You made it, guys well I just got off the Phone with Professor Oak and he agreed to bring your Mom with you here to Lumiose City on Thanksgiving." said Sycamore, which made Red smile a little.

"That's great, hey can Lucas contact his Dad by Phone or E-Mail?" asked Red as Sycamore thought about it.

"Where does his Father live?"

"The same place where Lucas came from, Tazmily Village."

"Hmmm, maybe i'll talk to Samuel about finding out where Tazmily Village is located at." said Sycamore as Red and Lucas both nodded.

"I think i'll call my Dad from here, I hope it covers long distance, and if I do, Red can you contact Professor Oak for me?" asked Lucas as Red nodded.

"Sure thing, Bro." said Red, as Lucas smiled as he picked up a phone and dialed a ten digit number as it started to ring a couple times.

"Dad, I hope you're ok." said Lucas in his mind as he was worried that his father might be sick or couldn't answer the phone, until he hears someone pick up on the other line and a voice was heard.

"Hello, who is this?" said the voice and Lucas immediately recognized it

"Dad, it's me, Lucas!"

"Oh Hello Lucas, it's been a while, how's your adventure going with that Red boy?"

"It's been going great so far, i've become a great Pokemon Trainer so far and have won two badges for beating these strong Trainers who run Pokemon Gyms."

"I'm really proud of you son; did you call to wish me Happy Thanksgiving?"

"Yes I did, but I also wanted to invite you here to Lumiose City and spend thanksgiving with me and meet Red." said Lucas as Flint on the other line had no idea what to make of Lucas's request.

"You want me to travel where you are at, I don't know about that son, it sounds like you're far away."

"I know Dad, but Red's talking to a man named Professor Samuel Oak from Pallet Town and he can try and find you and take you and Red's Mom on a Plane to get here."

"A Plane, and this Professor Oak, I don'y know son, maybe I can try, I just hope I can trust that this Professor Oak can find our Village."

"I'm giving Red our Home Phone Number to Professor Oak, so he can try to give you a call."

"Well ok thank you Lucas, I hope I can see you and your friend at Thanksgiving, and if I don't happen to make it I wish you good luck on your adventures and have a Happy Thanksgiving." said Flint as Lucas made a faint smile.

"Ok Dad, Happy Thanksgiving to you too, I hope you can make it, bye bye now." said Lucas as he hung up his phone as he met back with Red. Hey, Red did you get a hold of Professor Oak?" said Lucas as Red shook his head up and down

"Yep, I sure did, and I gave him your Phone Number and he'll call right back, whenever he gets a hold of your Dad." 

"Awesome, thanks Red, so what would you like to do now?"

"I guess we can train with our Pokemon outside." suggested Red

"Good idea, let's go." said Lucas as he and Red ran out the door to do some training, as Sycamore looked over at the boys trying to say something to the two.

"Don't go to far, i'll let you both know if I hear from Professor Oak." said Sycamore going over to the Video Phone while Red and Lucas went outside to have a Pokemon Battle to train their Pokemon.

Meanwhile in Tazmily Village, Flint was making himself some canned lunch, and while he was preparing his lunch, he heard his Phone ring once again wondering if it was Lucas again or someone else, as Flint walked over to the Phone and picked it up. 

"Hello, who is this?" asked Flint as he heard an older voice at the other line.

"Is this Flint from Tazmily Village?"

"Yes, who might this be?"

"I'm Professor Samuel Oak from Pallet Town, I'm the one your son Lucas was talking about."

"So your this man Lucas told me about, so you want to come find me and bring me with you to this, Lumiose City where Lucas and his friend are at, right?"

"Yes that's right, Red told me Lucas doesn't want you to be lonely on Thanksgiving and nothing is more important on Thanksgiving than family; trust me, I was able to get to know your Son a little bit well, and know how happy he and Red are right now, and nothing would make him even happier than to have you come and and see him and meet his friend Red, at Thanksgiving."

Flint thought about it, it wasn't like his to meet strangers, but it meant for a chance to be with his son and to meet his friend and for that Flint took a breath and made a decision. "Ok, I will go to Lumiose City and be with my son and meet his friend, but do you know how to get here?"

"Well i'm trying to look for Tazmily Village, unless you want to meet somewhere?"

"Well Lucas told me about an Abandoned Zoo where he met Red."

"Ok, that was where the boys reunited at, and where I was able to get them to Lumiose City, perhaps we can meet there?"

"That sounds fine to me, i'll go pack up my stuff and i'll meet you at that Zoo."

"All right then, i'll let Red and Lucas know i'm picking you up, i'm sure the boys will be really happy to hear this." said Oak as he hung up the phone and dialed up Sycamore's Lab once again.

Sycamore stood by waiting for Oak to call back while Red's Fennekin was battling with Lucas's Chespin in a pretty back and forth match; then the phone Rang and Sycamore picked it up and Professor Oak's Face appeared on the Screen. "Professor Oak, did you get a hold of Lucas's Father?"

"I got a hold of Lucas's Father Flint, he said he would like to come and see Lucas for Thanksgiving."

"That's great news, do you know how to get to Tazmily Village?"

"Me and his Father agreed to meet eachother at that Zoo where the boys first met eachother."

"That's great to hear, we'll be looking forward to seeing you tommarow, I'm going to go take the boys to the Hotel and get our Suite set up for tomorrow."

"All right then, i'll cotact you as soon as i'm at the Airport." Oak ended the Transmission as Sycamore went outside as Lucas's Chespin finished of Red's Fenekin with a Vine Whip attack.

"Looks like I win again." said Lucas as Red called back his Fennekin and smiled, as Lucas was about to call back his Chespin, A light glowed around Chespin the same way it glowed around Squirtle. "Chespin is evolving, I think." Lucas was right, Chespin was growing and was starting to evolve into some bipedal, mammalian, plant like creature, with a a growing shell and plant like features. Lucas took out his Pokedex to record it's data.

"Quilladin,the evolved form of Chespin; It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators' attacks; It counterattacks with its sharp quills." Lucas put the Pokedex back as Quilladin still recognized Lucas as it's Trainer, as Quilladin lowered it's head for Lucas to pet, as Lucas Petted Quilladin's head while Red smiled.

"Your Chespin evolved, dude you are really getting stronger." said Red as Lucas called his Quilladin back into it's Pokeball, as Sycamore approached the boys with a smile.

"Wow Lucas you're Pokemon really are getting stronger, and your Chespin evolved into Quilladin, congratulations; anyways boys, Professor Oak got a hold of your Father Lucas, he's comming to Thanksgiving."

"Really, how's he getting here?"

"He and Professor Oak are going to meet eachother at the Ruined Zoo and make their way to the Airport."

"Wow that's awesome I can't wait." said Lucas happy.

"Well boys we better go check into the Hotel and make preparations for their arrival." Sycamore said as he and the boys would head over to Hotel Richissime to check in, as they were greeted by a desk clerk.

"Hello there gentleman, how may I be of service to you?" said the clerk with a bit of an accent.

"We would like to check into a Deluxe Suite."

"Do you have a reservation there, my good man?"

"Yes, There's me, these two boys, and three other adults."

"So you must be Professor Sycamore, well I believe i Have your reservation here, where's the rest of your party?"

"They'll be arriving later than us."

"Okie Dokie, i'll put you three down as for the others, they'll half to sign in so I can know they're here, anyways please do enjoy your visit, and Room Service will be complimentary, have a Smashing Thanksgiving and we'll be here if you chaps need anything." said the man with a funny accent as Sycamore, scanned a Credit Card and was given a Room Key as he took the Boys to the elevator as they all rode it up to their Suite which looked almost like a little house.

"Well what do you boys think?"

"It's awesome, hey Lucas wanna go slide on the floor in our socks?" asked Red looking at the shiny marble kitchen floor while pulling his shoes off.

"Sounds like fun let's do it." said Lucas peeling his shoes off as the two both ran to the Kitchen Floor and started sliding around in their socks like hyperactive kids while Sycamore propped down on the couch and turned on the big TV in the Suite.

Meanwhile at the Ruined Zoo, the Zoo itself was crumbling to pieces as Flint was walking through the cold and rainy Zoo waiting to meet Professor Oak.

"I hope this man shows up soon." thought Flint as he looked around until he heard another set of footsteps across from him. "Hello, is anybody there?" asked Flint as he heard another voice out in the ruins of the Zoo!"

"Yes, who's there?" said the other voice sounding much closer.

"This is Flint, who are you?"

"Flint, you're Flint, this is Professor Oak." The Two men eventually met eyes with eachother, and shook hands. "It's good to finally meet you, Flint."

"Same Here, and who is this Lady?" asked Flint seeing a young woman with Professor Oak.

"This is Red's Mother, her name is Violet, she's also come to see Red for Thanksgiving just like how you're seeing Lucas.

"Nice to meet you too Violet." said Flint as he shook hands with Violet as she somehow was looking at Flint but then refocused on Professor Oak.

"We better get to the Airport and catch our flight; come on everybody, let's go." said Professor Oak as he lead Flint and Violet to the Airport. Oak then approached a Phone and Dialed Up the Hotel that Sycamore, Red, and Lucas were at, as Sycamore's face appeared on the screen.

"Oh Professor Oak, are you at the Airport?"

"Yes, I made it with Red's Mom and Lucas's Dad."

"Good news, we're here at the Hotel waiting for you..

"Well we better board our Plane, how are the boys doing?"

"Jumping on the beds having a Pillow Fight."

"HAHAHA; well those boys sure like to have fun, anyways we'll be on our way, we'll see you when you get there." said Oak as he ended the Transmission.

The Next Day Sycamore, Red, and Lucas waited for Oak's Plane to arrive as a Plane touched down on the Surface of Lumoise Airport and out of the gate came Red's Mom, Lucas's Dad who both looked at their sons with smiles as Red and Lucas embraced their parents with hugs.

"Red, look at you, you're growing up more and more every day." said Red's Mom embracing her Son.

"Lucas, i'm so proud of you, you really are maturing into an adult." said Flint as he hugged his son

"Sycamore Good to see you again, well let's head to the Hotel." said Oak, as they all made their way back to the Suite at Hotel Richissime. "Well the Turkey is in the oven, so let's all get ready for Dinner." said Sycamore as he went to get the Turkey out of the Oven as everyone else was taking stuff out of the oven.

"Professor Sycamore, I can help with the cooking if you'd like?" offered Violet, as she joined Sycamore in the Kitchen with Dinner as Flint and Professor Oak joined the Boys on the Couch to watch some Football.

"So Red, it's nice to meet you son, i'm happy that Lucas has himself a friend that he looks up to." said Flint talking to Red.

"Thank you Sir, me and Lucas have gotten really close since our adventure started as it continues we will continue to strengthen our bond as not just friends, but like brothers." Red said with a smile, as Flint patted Red's Head

"You remind me of Claus in so many ways, you and Lucas have both made yourself out to be like brothers, almost like how Claus was to Lucas before the Tragedy." Red began to frown knowing everything Lucas has been through in his life. "Hey Son, where's your Dad at?" asked Flint as Red had no idea how to answer that question.

"I have no idea." said Red with a bit of a frown.

"Well if it's something you don't want to talk about, I understand."

"My mom, never told me what happened to him, I hope i can get myself to ask what happened." Flint put a hand on Red's Shoulder

"You should ask her what happened to him, it's better to know something rather than letting it slip away from you before you get any older." Red felt a bit encouraged to do so, it was time he finally learned the truth about his Father; Red took a breath and also looked at Lucas and smiled, until Red's Mom called everyone to the table.

"Dinner's ready, let's eat." said Red's Mom as everybody got a seat at the table with Red and Lucas sitting next to eachother, with their parents across from eachother, Oak and Sycamore sitting at the edges of the table as everybody started eating Thanksgiving Dinner. While everybody was eating Red swallowed some meat and took a drink of watter and decided it was time to ask his Mother the Question.

"Mom, can I ask you something?"

"Sure, what is it Honey?"

"I...Uh..." Red stumbled for a moment not sure if he was ready to ask, but he looked over at Lucas and then finally got the courage to ask. "Mom, what ever happened to Dad?" Red's Mom looked at her son, obviously wanting to know his father's fate; she was unsure how he would respond in front of Lucas and the others, but Violet decided it was time as she held her son's hand ready to let Red know the Truth.

"Honey, i'm not sure how you'll react to what i'm about to tell you but i'm sure you heard about the War in Kanto before you were born?" Red's Mom asked leaving Red a bit puzzled

"I think so, I thought that was a long time ago."

"Well I was at Viridian City Hospital, expected to deliver you at the Hospital, My Husband and Your Father who was one of the Strongest Pokemon Trainers, and who defeated the Elite Four, apparently got caught up in the war, trying to defend Kanto from attackers who wanted to use Pokemon for their own Greedy Desires. Your Father stood up to one of their leaders in a Pokemon Battle, he defeated the General of the enemy land, however the General did something despicable, he took a weapon a fired it at your father, he was saved by Lieutenant Surge and his Electric Type; but as stubborn as your Father was he elected to stay and defend Kanto, however, the General using his Pokemon Crafted Weapons launched an attack at your Father and Surge, Surge was saved by a Jolteon, but as for your Father, he didn't make it." after telling her story, tears began to form in Red's Eyes.

"D....Dad, is he?" Red said starting to sob as Lucas placed a hand on Red's shoulder and his mother placed a hand on Red's hand.

"Your Father was killed in the War, I received the news while I was at the Hospital delivering Birth, after you were born, we were taken to the Orange Islands for Shelter until Peace was made. The General who killed your Father would be locked up and was never released from Prison. I'm sorry Honey for keeping this from you for so long, I was afraid while you were on your Journey something like that might happen to you, and that i'd rather wait until you were a little older; but I feel like ever since you met your friend, and Flint here told me the story of what happened to Lucas I figured now would've been a better time as any to let you know the truth." 

Red had placed his hands over his face and was crying after learning the fate of his Father; Lucas comforted Red by embracing his best friend, as Red buried his face in Lucas's Blonde Hair and started crying in it while Lucas also had tears in his eyes. "I know what it's like to lose family, I witnessed my own Mother and Brother both getting murdered in front of my eyes, and you Red, never knew your father at all because he was Murdered in a war, at the time you were being born. I now realize we have so much more in common than before, I was able to get my Father you and you got your Mother here, our families have met eachother and they look at us like were siblings; I know I lost my flesh and blood sibling, but I gained another one, by heart and for that is something I am thankful for at Thanksgiving, and after all the adventures we've had together from the Subspace Battle to our adventure here in Kalos, it's been the time of our lives, and I would never trade that for anything; i'm pretty sure my real mom and brother are looking down at me with a smile knowing i'm truly happy and have made a true friend in you Red. I love you so much Red, and even more now, and when we get older and we look back at the times we've had together, even if we half to go our separate ways, the memories that we share today, will be in our hearts forever and into the End of Time." with those words Red slowly removed his face from Lucas's Hair and hugged Lucas as both boys ad tears in their eyes while hugging eachother which made both Violet and Flint nearly cry.

"Thank you for that Lucas, you're right about everything, I used to travel alone, and after you told me about your past, I realized I met someone who I had something in common with and now I realize I have a lot in common with you, Lucas you are my Best Friend in the Entire World, and i'm very Happy to Spend Thanksgiving with you and the rest of our Surrogate Family, and for that I say Thank You and that is what i'm not only thankful for on Thanksgiving, but Thankful for in Life. with that being said everyone in the room said AWWWWWW, as the Boys embraced eachother as Professor Oak tipped his fork on his Glass to get everyone's attention.

"Well everybody, since we're all starting to become more of a Family, I offer this Toast to Red and Lucas for their great adventure here in Kalos and many more in life, and to the uniting of their Families, I feel like we've become a Family ourselves with great friends and many memories for a long time to come, everybody here's a toast to Family and Friends at Thanksgiving." Oak raised his Glass as Sycamore, Violet, Flint, Lucas, and Red all raised their Glasses to touch eachother as everybody would all enjoy their Thanksgiving as one Big Happy Surrogate Family, and for that Happy Thanksgiving to all, see you in the next chapter of Surrogate Brothers.



To Be Continued!