PokeFluff
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon, Nintendo, Keldeo, or Cobalion.
Chapter 1: Heart of Steel
Characters: Cobalion feat. Keldeo
Keldeo's heart pounded as he tossed and turned, trapped within his nightmare. His breaths grew shallow as he dreamt he was running, being chased by something terrible. Something in his brain eventually snapped, and he opened his eyes hesitantly. The Colt Pokemon looked around at his surroundings. The Swords of Justice were still there, and still asleep.
Thank Arceus, it was just a dream.
Keldeo got up and trotted out of his spot in the woods, deciding on a walk to clear his head. He absentmindedly wandered through the forest and eventually wound up at a river; the very same one he liked to come to whenever something was on his mind.
And he found he was not alone. With his back to him, Cobalion stared up at the starless sky; which was pitch-black and featured a contrasting moon that glowed a radiant white. He appeared to be deep in thought, and Keldeo pondered for a moment on whether he should really disturb the taller Pokemon. Deciding against it, he was about to turn and head back when he heard a voice inside his mind:
"Keldeo."
He turned back to the Iron Will Pokemon, who was still not looking at him.
"What are you doing awake at this time of night?" His voice was deep and rich; his tone firm and almost chastising.
"I..." Keldeo hesitated a moment to find the right words, despite wondering why Cobalion was awake himself.
"I had a nightmare, Cobalion." Cobalion turned to Keldeo, staring at him almost emotionlessly, as if analyzing him. Cobalion then gave a small nod; a gesture so quick that if one blinked, they might miss it. Keldeo took that as a signal to come sit closer to the Sword of Justice.
Cobalion looked down at the shorter Pokemon; how far he had come in all time he had known him. Keldeo had gone from being a wide-eyed, innocent creature; to being a noble Sword of Justice. Cobalion saw a lot of himself in Keldeo.
"These two humans were coming after me," Keldeo explained, "In my dream. I tried to call out for you and the others, but it was like you couldn't hear me... Somehow..." The small Pokèmon let out a yawn, and without really thinking about it, leaned against Cobalion; his eyes fluttering shut. Cobalion stiffened.
"Yes, well." He stammered -uncharacteristically- before clearing his throat, "Shall we head back then?" Keldeo nodded and followed his leader back into the woods.
When they got back, Keldeo found the spot where he normally laid, and curled up there, hoping to let a dreamless sleep overtake him. He was surprised, however, when he felt a larger form rest itself behind him, and even more surprised when he found that it was none other than Cobalion.
"Co...balion?" The colt asked hesitantly.
"Just go back to sleep." Cobalion said, sounding orderly as ever, but with a strange softness to him; a strange softness that was rarely glimpsed.
Keldeo snuggled a little closer to the equine; pressing gently against his leader's side; liking what he was feeling. Not romantic feelings like what Pokèmon felt during mating season; but feelings of warmth and protection that someone like Cobalion could provide if they wanted to.
And with those thoughts in mind; his eyes shut gently and he let himself fall into a warm and rather peaceful sleep.
(Author's note: First oneshot; I hope it wasn't THAT bad xD I am currently accepting requests. Just PM me the following *and label it "Pokemon Request"*
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