Author's notes: Beginning chapter takes place six years in the past. Person's P.O.V. thought = (text). Someone else thought = ((Umbreon's thought)text). Person's P.O.V. speaking = "text". Someone else speaking = Umbreon "text". Pokéspeach translation, Aura speech, or reading something, but saying it in their head = 'text'. This story contains swearing, violence, blood, rape, death/killing, and lemons if you do not like this kind of story do not read will contain Guy x Guy mainly. I will almost write anything so send request PMs. I will do requests, but don't know if I will be able to make them or get right to them so don't keep sending messages saying "when, or why I haven't done your request." Disclaim I do not own Pokémon, but I do own the story and characters. Praise my mentor and lover guizel he helped in rewriting chapter 1 and possible be helping through out the other chapters. Please Read and Review.

Chapter 1: How we met

Cody's P.O.V.

This is a story of how a young kid by the name of Cody which is me met a young Pokémon an Umbreon to be precise. "I have known my friend since he was an Eevee and we have been working together now for approximately four years.. I guess I should take this to the beginning." I said while petting my closest friend the Umbreon who laid in my lap who was staring at Aurora, Pyro sat across from us next to the newest member of our team and next to the fire. Aurora "That's probably a good idea." He said leaning against the cave wall in-front of the fire and across from us. "Very well then, let me take you back to the very beginning." My story begins at the young age of eight I would often sneak out of the house so that I could spend my time practicing to become the best Pokémon master of all time.

A hard dream to follow as everyone at that time had pretty much the same dream. I figured the younger I practiced the better chance I would have, but I guess I was a little out of my league. I spent most of the time traveling through Eterna Forest marveling at the variety of Pokémon that I would come across and would constantly speak aloud to myself. "Some day I will have my very own Pokémon." One day however while traveling deeper into the forest then I had been before I came across a large bush with a small clearing just on the other side. The noises seemed to echo through the air, noises that were un-familiar to me. Peering through the thick growth of the bush in front of me, I could see standing a small distance away a group of Mightyena which were sun bathing in the sun next to an oak tree.

Along side three young Poochyena playing together. I watched as a thought came to me to catch one of the Poochyena being the young and naive boy that I was, I waited for my opportunity. As they played together, my chance came as one of the Poochyena had separated from the others and now stood in front of the bush in which I was hiding.

Eevee's P.O.V.

I had failed at hunting for the fourth morning since I was forced out my home by my parents. "Damn it! If I don't get food soon I'm going to starve to death." I let out a annoyed sigh closing my eyes. I lowered my head and opened my mouth as my tongue hung out as I let a out a loud yawn. The lack of food making me feel more tired. "I guess I should go back to my den to rest and try hunting for more food later." I began to walk back to my den while on my way back I noticed an old path. I stopped and stared at the path trying to think why it caught my eye. "Hmm... that is the..." Tears began to fill my eyes from painful memories of what happened at the spot at the end of the path. "Maybe I should go visit her grave." Wiping the tears away with my paw I walked down the old path.

Cody's P.O.V.

Taking the opportunity that had presented it self to me I reached through the bush with both hands and wrapped them firmly around the body of the Poochyena. As the Poochyena flailed and kicked to be free, I tried pulling it into the bush. A sudden cry from the young and frightened Pokémon alerted the Mightyena to its distress and to my location, I knew that I was in trouble and immediately let go of the young Poochyena. It ran away from me at a quick pace and ducked down behind one of the Mightyena, which along with the others released mighty growls while hunched down in an aggressive posture looking straight to me. Fear gripped my entire body as I began to panic realizing the huge mistake I had just made I wanted to back away and run, but the fear which was gripping my body would not allow me to do this, in fact it would not allow me to even scream.

Two of the Mightyena started to slowly move towards me their eyes filled with evil intent that only filled me with more fear and then as the young darted towards the oak tree in the center of the clearing the other Mightyena joined in approaching me. Fearing the worst I eventually managed to get control of my body just enough to start backing away from behind the bush and heading back to where I started. I could no longer see the Mightyena I could only hear their loud terrifying growls. Even though they where still on the other side of the bush my body would only allow me to make slow steps backwards. Still wrapped with fear as the sound echoed through my ears I continued to back up, but with my eyes fixated on the bush I was unable to see where I was walking and ended up backing into something.

My body shook with fear as I felt around trying to sense what it was I had walked into then releasing a sigh of relief I looked back noticing that it was only a tree. Then however, my fears were realized as I was no longer alone the bush rattled and as I turned back three black and gray figures leaped from behind the bush I was previously hiding in. It was the Mightyena they stood there for a second staring at me with eyes burning through me then releasing powerful barks simultaneously they lunged forward and sped towards me teeth flared as drool leaked down from their mouths.

Eevee's P.O.V.

Now in front of her grave more tears filled my eyes. "I'm sorry..." I lowered my head continuing to cry the tears rolling down my bright brown fur covered cheeks falling to the grass covered ground. "I'm sorry I.. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you." Since that day when that thing that changed our lives I vowed to become stronger. So I could protect others so that no one had to go through what I did or worse like she did, and I will make sure that will never happen again.

Cody's P.O.V.

This time although the fear still gripped me I knew I had to escape or face their anger. I managed to get up enough strength to begin running. Swinging round the tree my back was against I tore through the forest as fast as my young legs would allow, but I knew that this was not going to be enough as I could hear their rushing paws gaining on me. I screamed out as I ran hopping that someone would hear me and would save me from these Mightyena. "Help! Please help me!" I jumped and ducked under branches as my legs began to burn with the pain of fatigue I could feel the breath of the lead Mightyena behind me. Suddenly the pain in my left leg began to burn more fierce as several fangs penetrated my leg they had caught up and the Mightyena, which was leading the chase, had sunk its teeth into my lower leg just above my shoes.

The pain was intense and caused me to scream out as the blood began to leak from the bite. I fell to the ground landing hard on my chest as my leg remained in the Mightyena's grip. The others circled around in front of me and blocked any chance of escape their teeth flaring as they stared down at me their growls deafening me from such a close range. Fearing what was going to happen next and running out of options I screamed out again. "Help! Please anyone."

Eevee's P.O.V. before Cody falls

I was about to leave when I heard someone scream for help I rushed over to the ledge of the cliff side looking down I saw a boy running through the forest. As I continued to watch I saw he was being chased by three Mightyena. My blood was boiling with anger, but I wasn't sure if I should help him. ".. He is a human... were supposed to avoid them.. but..." I watched as the boy was caught by the lead Mightyena leading the chase. The Mightyena sunk his fangs into the boy's leg making the boy cry out in pain and fall to the ground the Mightyena not letting go. As the other two Mightyena surrounded him and caught off any opening for him to escape. I looked away and closed my eyes as I began to walk away I then heard the boy scream out.

? "Help! Please anyone." Suddenly I stopped in my tracks I felt deep inside me a dying need to help him. "... Why.. why am I feeling this desperate need to help him...? ..Ok.. ok.. I will save him!" I quickly ran to the edge of the cliff jumping down onto a lower ledge. Then jumping again back and forth to the lower ledges on the cliff making my way fast as possible to get to him.

Cody's P.O.V.

I now feared the worse as the bite from the Mightyena tightened more and the fangs sank in even deeper causing me to cry out one scream after another praying someone will hear. I knew however even if I some how managed to brake free of the biting grasp there was no way for me to out run them. As I lay there tears now rolling down my cheeks I thought of my parents which I was certain would be for the last time. I closed my eyes and waited for the inevitable. As I lay there waiting for the finishing strike from the Mightyena in front of me I heard what sounded like a series of crying yelps emanating from the Mightyena in front of me. Still gripped with fear and in immense pain my eyes stayed shut, but my mind flooded with questions as to why the Mightyena were yelping.

Suddenly I felt the fangs that where in my leg retract from me and release their grip of my leg then sounds of the Mightyena's rushing paws running away from me. I couldn't believe it I was certain that I was going to die and yet the Mightyena for some reason had let go. Wanting to know the reason my eyes quickly opened wide as I glanced back around to my injured leg and saw the mess it was in. Several deep penetrating holes burrowed deep into my leg all seeping large amounts of blood just the site of this made me feel ill and light headed. Feeling as if at any second I would pass out I glanced around to try and spot the Mightyena and who it was that had saved me and had forced it to release its fangs.

I could not see the one who forced the Mightyena off of me or the Mightyena, but I did however notice that in front of me laid the two Mightyena that had blocked my escape both completely unconscious one laying inches from where I lay and the other against the nearest tree. I then looked around more to see where the one who bit me had gone. Not seeing it anywhere, I tried standing up, but the pain that filled my leg forced me to fall back down then suddenly as I once again laid there on my belly a small brown Pokémon flew past my sight. The small brown and cream colored Pokémon hit the tree that the other Mightyena was laying beneath and slowly raising to its feet it looked over to where it had flew from with fierce rage in its eyes.

I noticed that the Pokémon I was now looking at was an Eevee a young battered and bruised Eevee. The thought then crossed my mind was it this little Pokémon that saved me and struck down the Mightyena. I soon had my answer as the sound of breaking twigs came from beside me and as I turned to look a Mightyena with blood dripping from its fangs and staining the front of its mouth. A cut across its right eye with a trail of blood running into my blood on its mouth was standing over me glancing aggressively at the Eevee. As the Mightyena leaped over me and ran towards the Eevee, I noticed it was limping slightly and as it approached the Eevee who with fearless determination stared at the Mightyena charging, as I watched noticing again its speed decreasing.

So much so that the agile Eevee made little work of dodging out the way of what looked to be a bite attack the Mightyena slammed head first into the tree knocking itself to the ground. My vision started to become blurred as the blood continued to seep from my wound, but I managed to stay conscious long enough to see that as soon as the Mightyena stood back up shaking its head the Eevee charged. The Eevee ran towards the Mightyena's left side and using a extremely fast and powerful Tackle attack slammed into the Mightyena. The Eevee's powerful tackle knocked the Mightyena into the air and slammed into a distant tree then sliding down to the base of the tree. It looked as if the Mightyena would get back up as it was trying to stand, but failing to do so it collapsed to the ground and its eyes shut closed.

The little Eevee had managed to take down three powerful Mightyena I couldn't believe it. As my vision became more blurred and the world seemed to spin the last view was of a bruised Eevee stood in front me looking down at me with worry. Feeling grateful for what the Eevee did I wanted to thank it; as I began to speak. "Tha..." An with that my eyes closed as I slipped into unconsciousness wondering if I would wake.

Conversation between the team in Cody's P.O.V.

Aurora "Oh my goodness what happened next?" "I'm not sure what happened while I was unconscious?" Umbreon perked up and sat up in my lap as I continued to pet behind his ears. Umbreon "I can fill that in this is what happened while Cody was unconscious." Aurora "Ooh do tell.. an no leaving out any details please?" Pyro "Come on don't keep us in suspense." She said with smile in a playful tone. "Yeah I'm curious to I want to know what happened when I wasn't aware of what was going on.. and if its not to personal your thoughts during the events." I said with blush out of curiosity; he began to blush a bright red as well showing through his black fur on his face he happily smiled. Umbreon "Sure.. now.. where was I."

Eevee's P.O.V. before Cody passed out

(Ok I helped you I'm...) I turned around to face him seeing him in such a bad condition I looked at him with worry. ? "Tha..." Seeing that the boy had passed out from the loss of blood I began to worry more. "Hey are you all right?... Oh no!" Tears began to fill my eyes as spoke to him trying to think. "Just hold... on... please I don't want anyone to die again.. because I couldn't protect her she died, but I'm now protecting you.. so you can't die." I left him in the clearing to search for some leaves and a healing plant. I found some good leaves quickly I ran back to him I laid them down I began speaking to myself thinking out loud. "Now... where can I find one of those healing plants my parents taught me about... hmm."

Looking around for the healing plant I remembered noticing one of those healing plants near the base of the tree I hit earlier when I was fighting that Mightyena. I quickly ran back to the tree; I smiled happily to myself seeing it was still there and unharmed. I quickly gathered as many of the petals from it as I could and went back to him. I used some of the leaves to clean up his wound then I placed the petals in my maw and slowly chewed the petals from the plant. I continued to chew slowly closing my eyes not liking the taste, but I had to chew them until they were almost a paste. I spit it out into my paw and rubbed it over the wounds his body started tensing up. Remembering that it causes some stinging, but quickly it stopped and effectively numbed his leg to ease the pain.

I then wrapped his leg up with the rest of the leaves I gathered. I put pressure over each leaf to get them to stay having some difficulty, but I managed to keep them on his wound to stop the bleeding. Now that I saved him and helped him I let out a sigh in relief. "... Looks like I'm going to have take you back to my den so you can heal.. and so I don't have to worry about you while I try hunting again." I sighed again this time feeling annoyed as I dragged him back to my den.

Cody's P.O.V

As my eyes slowly began to open it, felt as if my leg was twice as big, but the first thoughts where not of my injury, but of where it was I now lay. The ground beneath me felt cold and hard as if laying on stone and the darkness that filled the area around me was not from my eyes weakened sight. Looking to my left struggling to open my eyes I realized I was laying inside what looked to be a cave and as my eyes eventually opened more I realized that this was indeed the case. Now my mind filled with questions once more the most obvious being how was it I ended up in here and who it was that had brought me into this cave. At this time, my mind was a complete blank as to what had happened, but slowly my memories returned in flashes and eventually after a short while I remembered everything.

Including the little Eevee that had saved my life. My mind then filled with a thought could it have been that very Eevee that had brought me to this cave and why was it that the Eevee attacked the Mightyena in the first place I doubted it did it just to save me there must have been another reason one I may never have answers for. As I looked down to the throbbing pain that was my leg I realized that not only was it not hurting as much, but that it was strapped up in a way with leaves which seemed to have acted like bandages and also stopped the bleeding it wasn't wrapped perfect, but it seemed to have worked. This is most likely what saved my life and allowed myself to wake up, as without it I feared my eyes would never have opened.

I wondered if Eevee was the one who done this and if so meaning that, it was now the second time that young Pokémon had saved my life. Who was he and how was he able to not only defeat three powerful Mightyena, but also have the knowledge to strap my leg in such a way. As I glanced down the cave, I noticed that I was close enough to the entrance to see out and looking to the sky, I could see that it was getting late, but unable to know the precise time I guessed roughly around six, which was way past my curfew. I did not worry about this though I knew my parents would be worried, but I was lucky to be alive so I knew they would forgive me. My leg suddenly released a small burning sensation it seemed whatever it was numbing, the pain was beginning to weaken allowing the pain to increase.

I released a small cry of pain, which was increased by the echoes of the cave, and a short time after I heard something approaching once more fear grabbed me, as I knew I would not be able to defend myself. More and more the fear grew until I was able to release a sigh of relief realizing that it was the Eevee that had entered the cave with a sad expression on his face. I slowly managed to sit up, but the moving caused my leg to burn even more and cry out again, which I noticed increased the worry on the face of the Eevee who looked in my direction. I also noticed that although the Eevee was strong he was rather thin it looked as though he had not eaten in a week and this made me worry and wonder as if this was the reason he entered the cave so upset.

He walked over towards me and walked right up to the leg which was strapped up and looking down to it again his face looked worried noticing as I did that the bleeding had started again. He quickly ran towards the entrance of the cave and it was a few minutes before he returned and with what looked to be more leaves hanging from his small mouth. He slowly pulled them along the cave floor towards me, dropped them down by my injured leg, and then began to remove the old blood covered leaves with some difficulty. I was curios how he had managed to get the first ones on and where exactly he had learned to do all this, but I decided not to ask and let him concentrate on what he was doing not as if he could give me an answer anyway.

Sitting up a bit more I leaned over and started to unwrap the old leaves Eevee seemed a little nervous about me being so close and backed off out my reach. He starred at me cautiously, but paying no heed, I continued to un-wrap the old leaves all the while wincing in pain and worrying at the site of the blood leaking out my leg. Eevee slowly started to approach my leg once more the look of pain on my face seemed to assure him I mean no harm still his eyes stayed fixed on me watching my every move. Not wanting to scare him I slowly sat back and let him continue now that the last leaf had been removed. One by one he grabbed a leaf from the small pile and using one paw held it over the wound all the while me wincing in pain at the pressure being placed on the open holes.

He would then use his other paw to wrap it round and tuck it under my leg which I lifted slightly so it would be easier for him although painful for me. It took a while for him to attach them and the pain was quite intense, but eventually the wound was bandaged up again and the pain seemed to have subsided at least enough for me to stop wincing in pain. Although a thought did pass through my mind to any serious long-term damage, but making me worry too much I halted that thought almost immediately. I looked over to Eevee who was once again leaving the cave I realized also that the sky was starting to darken and the temperature was starting to drop rapidly. It was some time before Eevee would return and the sky was now dark and filled with the white sparkles of night and just to the left top corner of the caves entrance a small illumination of the moon as it came into view.

"No doubt my parents are worried about me by now." I said to myself aloud then turned back to my thoughts as to what they where doing and how exactly I was going to get home when I couldn't even stand up. These thoughts soon faded and where replaced with a shivering sound from my body as the cold winds of night began to blow through the cave. A small breeze, but enough for me to wrap my hands around myself and feel the nip on my skin I tried to then rub my hands together in an attempt to heat them from the chilling air. I once again heard noises coming from outside the cave one that was familiar as it was the same sound as last time and the other the sound of twigs or some wood bending and cracking as if the trees branches where hitting and rubbing against one another.

A few seconds after hearing the noises a faint shadow like silhouette could be seen at the entrance of the cave. I couldn't believe how dark it was getting a while ago the cave was bright enough to see every stone now the far wall was barely visible. "Eevee is that you?" I shouted in an attempt to get a response, but the silhouette did not look like Eevee in fact it looked as though it had tentacles then as the moon rose more into site of the cave it lit up and the silhouette was revealed. It was indeed Eevee and the tentacles I could see were in fact twigs that Eevee had collected I now realized where it was Eevee had gone he had left to collect fire wood he must have known about the nights decrease in temperature.

This made me wonder if this cave was indeed Eevee's home or at least a temporary one at that being it was lacking even the smallest of essentials to be a viable living environment. Eevee slowly dragged the twigs he had collected and stacked them up in a sort of pyramid like structure a little away from me I must admit I was quite curios as to how the Eevee would start a fire with the twigs. I then got my answer he got as close as he could and raising his paw looked to his small claws and quickly struck the caves floor moving the scratch towards the stacked twigs. Sparks flew from the ground and his claws and then it hit me. That was clever I thought to myself. The sparks flew and hit the lower twigs, but nothing happened thus he struck the floor repeatedly increasing the rate in which he did so with each pass until he eventually stopped and held his paw to his body.

I could see that the constant strikes to the floor had done some considerable damage to his paw and claws, but was not strong enough to get the fire going I could see the disappointment and anger on his face as he went to try again raising his paw in the air. "Wait, please stop." I shouted. I sat up and pleaded with Eevee to stop what he was doing realizing the amount of pain he must be in and what more strikes could do to his paw I couldn't bare to think of him hurting himself any longer. Using my hands as legs knowing I would not be able to stand I shuffled my body around and dragged myself along the floor until I was by the fire the pain in my leg beginning to pulsate. I slowly made it to the stacked twigs and looked around the floor, but with very little light, it was difficult to see, but I managed to find two decent sized stones.

I raised myself up so I was sat by the fire my leg pointing to the side and holding a stone in each hand I lowered my right hand to the lower twigs and then raised my left hand high grasping the stone strongly. I swung down with my left hand and scratched the stone in the other hand over the top of the stone in my right causing it to spark. The sparks hit the twigs and smoked slightly then stopped. I struck it again and again the sparks increasing along with the smoking until eventually a small flame could be seen. Eevee looked on in amazement, but also he had backed off as the sound of the stones clashing together had spooked him I noticed for someone who was brave enough to take on the three Mightyena he seemed to be quite a fearful Pokémon.

I gently blew on the small flame enough to increase the size of the flame, but not enough to blow the flame out and eventually after several minutes, the cave was glowing with a roaring fire. Eevee headed back out a few times and collected more twigs in case the fire started to die down and as he did this I held my cold hands over the flames and allowed myself to get warm as once more I thought of home. Eevee had once again returned for the sixth time and had now collected enough twigs to last way into the night and once he placed the twigs onto the pile, he slowly made his way over and sat down next to the fire his beautiful brown and cream fur dancing in the breeze while illuminated by the light. I looked to him and noticed he sat quite a distance from me at least a few feet away I was wondering as to why he could take on powerful Pokémon, but became scared when getting close to myself.

Slowly as the time began to drift by we became more comfortable; I was now lying down on my side my arm lifted up under me. My other arm laying across my chest and across from me the Eevee now laying on his belly his paws out in front pointing to the fire with his head raised his eyes glaring into its glowing flames. The silence was starting to get to me I wanted to speak to him, but didn't want to scare him eventually I shook off the fear and opened my mouth and spoke. "Er, Eevee." I started he turned to me his stare into the flames broken. "I wanted to thank you for what you did back there." Eevee "Vee?" 'Huh?' He announced in a high pitched manner head tilting slightly. "You know for saving my life twice now."

Eevee "Ev vee." 'Oh, no problem.' He replied in a lower pitch then gazed back into the flames I looked to Eevee and could see that the flames where having an almost hypnotic affect on Eevee as his eyes where slowly starting to close. I realized he must need to rest after all he has done today I would be exhausted also as I continued to watch him out the corner of my eye I could see that he was doing the same. I could tell that even though he saved my life twice today he still for some reason did not trust me and was very cautious around me. I didn't want him to fear me or think of me as some sort of enemy so I tried to make small talk to get him to trust me, but the only thing that I could think to say was my name as I stared into the flames.

"My name is Cody by the way.. what's yours?" I added stupidly realizing what a dumb question that was. He didn't answer he just looked sharply out the corner of his eyes and shook his head slightly agreeing with my thought of it being a stupid question, but trying to bring it back and not let my mistake ruin things I tried to cover it up. "No nickname then.. I guess I shall just call you Eevee then." It seemed to work he looked less angrily and nodded turning back to the fire while resting his head in his paws and closing his eyes fully. I wasn't fooled however although he looked like he was sleeping I knew he was still awake his eyes still fixated on the flames and occasionally peering back at me. I guess he wasn't in the talkative mood and this was him telling me to be quiet I took the hint and spent the next hour or so sat in silence.

Trying to think of a way to get on his good side and for him to trust me. I continued to sit there in silence as time seemed to bleed one hour into the next it was almost impossible to know what time it was. I continually stared into the fire and leaning over adding wood when needed making sure that it wouldn't go out. I began to wonder would he ever trust me as I once again looked over to him he had now stopped pretending to be asleep and was once more staring into the flames as if revisiting past memories. It took almost all night before I finally thought of something to say. "I wish there was something I could do for you to repay you for saving my life." I spoke breaking the silence and his stare once more.

"I know." I said. He looked at me cautiously wondering what I was now up to and as I scooted over to him pulling my leg along carefully I managed to get up close to him. I knew this was dangerous however, I could tell from the way he was looking at me he was uncomfortable with me being so close and stood up turning to face me. I slowly reached out my hand to stroke him on the head, but fearing me as he did he let out a small growl and snapped at my approaching hand. Worried I had upset him and not wanting him to bite me, I pulled back my hand and scooted a little more back, to my previous location. I realized that was not a good idea and looked down upset I could see out the corner of my eyes which where now tearing up the Eevee felt bad about doing this and started moving towards me, but stopped and lowered his head to.

Then it hit me as he lowered his head upset I noticed his ribs showing through slightly I was right he had not eaten in some time I realized if I helped him like he did me it might show him I'm no threat. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to surprise you like that I was just trying to get you to trust me." He looked up for a moment almost smiling, but then quickly turned away for the first time since he saved me I had managed to get a smile. This made me smile as I could see I was starting to break down his defensive attitude and get through to him. I then thought of an idea, but for it to work I would need to know the precise location of the cave and since he could not tell me himself I had to find out. "Hmm now let me see."

I said aloud as I scurried over to the pile of twigs. "Nope not one here big enough." I could see out the corner of my eye that Eevee was watching every move I made and was curios as to what it was I was searching for amongst the pile of twigs. I then slowly started to scoot towards the cave entrance and Eevee started to panic as if worried I was leaving him alone I found this rather an interesting reaction considering he didn't like me. He darted up from where he was sitting and ran in front blocking my path outside with a scared look on his face. Eevee "Eevee eev eev vee." 'Wait you shouldn't leave the cave you could get hurt.' Although I didn't understand I knew he didn't want me to leave. "Don't worry Eevee I'm not leaving you I just assumed since you haven't eaten in a while and me all day you might like some food."

Eevee's ears perked up and his eyes bulged slightly. "So you like that idea." His ears fell flat and he looked to the side trying to act as though he didn't care, but I could tell by the way he acted the thought of food had cheered him up. I slowly moved him aside, which he did not like and as I did he once more jumped in front and signaling with his head that he would go. "Now if I'm not mistaken I'd say you were worried about me." He looked down trying to hide his expression I knew it was true, but didn't want to bring it up. "Besides I believe you already tried am I right?" His eyes almost filled with tears as his stomach growled with hunger. Eevee "Eevee." 'Yeah.' He said in a low upset voice. "Now don't you worry all I need is a branch to use as a staff or walking stick and I can head to the lake if I can find it."

Eevee started to jump about signaling that he knew where it was. "You know where it is from here?" Eevee "Vee!" 'Yes!' He said in a positive pitch. "Great then can you point me in the right direction?" Eevee hesitated at first then feeling his stomach growl decided to help he raised his paw and pointed it straight out the cave and slightly to the right I now knew where to go. "Ok Eevee I see a branch over there that's perfect I'm going to go get it and then I'll head to the lake and catch us some fish to eat." I could see that the idea of eating some fish made Eevee happy he even began to smile again, but as I headed for the cave entrance, he again tried to stop me. Eevee "Vee eev vee?" 'Can I go with you?' I knew what he was saying he wanted to go with me.

"You want to go with me don't you?" I asked. Eevee "Vee." 'Yes.' He replied nodding his head. "I'd like that, but if you came who would keep the fire going if it goes out how will we cook the fish or even stay warm?" He looked down and then to the fire and with a not so happy look agreed by nodding his head he then headed over to the fire and sat down next to it with his back facing the fire and his eyes on me. I could see he had a look of fear and worry as If he was afraid I wouldn't come back, but I wanted to reassure him of this. "Don't worry Eevee I wont be long if there is one thing I can do right its fish." He smiled, but I could still see he was worried. Not wanting to be gone to long I quickly crawled over to the stick I saw earlier which would make a perfect walking stick then grabbing it as I approached it.

I head towards the closest tree. Grabbing the base of the tree I slowly hoisted my self up until I was standing somewhat on my one good leg then as I leaned against the tree I positioned the stick and leaned against it. The stick worked great and soon I was heading in the direction Eevee had pointed hoping I would return soon with a nice fish for Eevee to enjoy.

Eevee's P.O.V. before Cody leaves

It had been some time now since the human had spoken to me asking me for my name and I was starting to enjoy the quiet although it still flustered me as to why I tried to help the human by bandaging his leg. It makes no sense I was told repeatedly by my parents to stay away from humans that they are all bad, yet for some reason this one is trying to be my friend. Why would this human want me as a friend anyway and why did I find it so necessary to help him I'm so confused. I continued to stare into the flames I could see out the corner of my eye the human constantly watching me, but I pretend not to notice. I find that staring into the flames remind me of happier times which seem to be so long ago so long that its hard to keep the memories intact I fear soon all I will remember is the bad.

Once more, he is staring at me it is starting to annoy me why does he keep looking over to me and what is going through his mind. I am starting to think that maybe my parents where right about human's maybe he is planning to capture me, but somehow I don't believe this to be true something inside me is telling me my parents are wrong at least about this human. Still I have to be careful if I turn my back on him perhaps he will try something and I can't take that chance. I was beginning to think we might go through the rest of the night without him saying anything, but unfortunately, I was wrong. As I sat there once more, staring into the flames my concentration was broken by his voice. He started talking about how he wished there was something he could do for me I couldn't believe it.

What is with this human why is he so desperate to be my friend. I just sat there and looked at him from the corner of my eye trying to figure him out that's when he began to move. Slowly he began to crawl along the floor and heading in my direction I started to worry as to what he was now up to. Little by little he pulled himself closer to me and eventually he was right up beside me now I didn't like this I started to panic and turned to face him. His hand reached out slowly and was heading straight for me I didn't know what to do I was panicking my instincts took over and before he could grab me I growled and lunged at his hand. He immediately pulled away then I realized he was not going to grab me he was going to stroke me my inability to trust had made me attack him.

I felt so bad for what I did and when I looked over I noticed he was trying to hold back tears I had made him upset, but how could I show him I'm sorry without seeming weak. I could hear him speaking, but my mind wrapped in guilt wouldn't allow me to hear him I was just feeling so guilty why was it I save his life, but wont allow him any where near me what's wrong with me. A short time went by as the guilt continued to build inside me I continued to shout and scream at myself inside my head hopping to get some sort of answer as to how I ended up in this mess. All I could think of was me seeing him laying there his eyes closing as his leg leaked blood I was going to leave, but looking at him I just couldn't.

Why, why was it I couldn't walk away he's just a human I should have left him there and return to my den, but I didn't what was it about him that forced me to help. I continually searched my mind for answers, but only found more questions when my search was cut short by the sounds of his movement once more. I instantly snapped out of my guilty stares and looked over to see what he was now up to, but this time it was the twigs he was moving towards. I didn't get why though he had just added to the flames a few moments before he tried to stroke me there was no need for more to be added. Then I noticed he wasn't adding to anything in fact he was searching for something one by one I watched as he looked over the twigs then stopped announcing that none where good enough.

Good enough for what I wondered what was he searching for amongst the pile of twigs that's when I noticed him heading for the entrance. I don't know what came over me suddenly I was jumping in front of him trying to plead with him not to leave the cave for his own safety. Why, why was I so worried about his safety what was it about this human that kept me trying to save his life. I pleaded with him more, but then he told me the reason for his leaving he told me that he wanted to get me some food. No one had ever offered to get me food before and the thought of this made my mouth water and perked me up. I couldn't believe it his leg was badly damaged I had just attacked him and yet he was willing to leave the safety of the cave and forage around to find me food.

What is it with this human why is he being so nice to me then it hit me was I actually starting to like this human as I realized I was smiling. I immediately tried to hide it, but I knew it was too late he had already noticed that is when he headed for the entrance again. It was then I realized I didn't want him to leave, but not because of his safety because I was starting to like having him around and I didn't want to be on my own again. I finally had my answer to some of the questions I had indeed I started to like this human and I actually appreciated all he was doing for me. If my parents were here and could see me actually liking a human I would never hear the end of it they would probably kill me why me. He then asked me about the lake he wanted to know if I knew where it was.

Which I did I had been there before and knew exactly which way to go. I wanted to keep it to myself and tried to hide the fact I did, but the talk of food had reminded me just how hungry I was and I couldn't resist. I lifted my paw and pointed between two trees that where sort of forming an arc it was straight that way I had actually told him. I couldn't believe I had pointed him in the direction, but I was so hungry my stomach started to growl and the pain from it being so empty began to return the pain I had managed to bury. I wanted to go with him, but he knew this and told me that I couldn't because if I did who would keep the fire going in his absence. He was right and looking at the fire I nodded in agreement not that I was happy about him going without me in fact for the first time in ages I was scared to be on my own again.

Eevee's P.O.V. continued after Cody left

It seemed like forever had past since he left to collect some food and was starting to think maybe he just wasn't coming back. My fear started to grow what was wrong with me I have been on my own for some time now and I have never been scared well maybe a little, but never like this. In fact I liked being on my own I enjoyed it so why is it without him around I become scared that I will be alone could it be I do like him and finally having someone who cares about me has stopped me wanting to be alone anymore. I guess I did like the way he kept staring at me and it was fun messing with him, but when he tried to stroke me if I liked him why would I attack him like that. I am so confused there is no way I like a human just no way I can't, no, no, no I just can't.

I was fighting what felt like an emotional war in my head over whether or not I liked him, but then all I could think about as I stared out of the cave was where is he. I lowered my head and slowly closed my eyes and for the first time since I left and not over her a tear rolled down my cheek as a voice in my head said. "No body wants me." I was just about to give up hope of seeing him again when suddenly my ears perked up I could here the small footsteps of someone approaching in the distance echoed by the cave. I rushed to the entrance and closing my eyes I concentrated lifting my ears and listening to the sounds of the forest trying to locate where the footsteps where coming from. It took me a second or two, but I had located the direction in which the footsteps where coming from and the direction they where heading.

There was now no doubt in my mind I knew exactly who the footsteps belonged to it was Cody he was indeed returning and my body seemed to be reacting to this news. It seemed the news of Cody's arrival had caused me to smile, become over excited and begin to jump around happily this was not like me and I didn't want Cody to see me like this. I quickly got a hold of myself and headed back over to the fire and laying down I rested my head in my paws trying to slow my breathing while pretending I was asleep.

Cody's P.O.V before he returns

As I slowly limped through the thick brush of the trees I could see the lake directly ahead through a small gap in the branches. For a while I thought I had gotten myself lost and that I would never find the lake or that cave again but finding it cheered me up and soon we would be enjoying a delicious meal. Arriving I sat down by the edge of the lake while I marveled at its beauty although the sun was starting to rise in the distance the stars where still clear in the sky above and their reflections where illuminated on the water making it sparkle. It was truly a beautiful sight to behold, but I was here for a reason and I immediately snapped out of my awe like stare and using the staff I used as a crutch and my shoe laces plus a rock I had picked up beside me I managed to fashion a crude fishing rod.

It wasn't perfect, but it would do to catch a few fish I carefully cast out the line and it entered the water with a crumb of candy I had in my pocket. It was some time before anything happened, but sitting here on the embankment of the lake reminded me of a time in the past. When I was a little younger and my father took me on my first fishing trip. We must have been sat there for about seven hours talking and carrying on while our lines dangled over his old boat and when the sun set he wrapped me up in his blanket he brought and I fell asleep in his lap.

Conversation between the team in Cody's P.O.V

"We never did catch any fish, but it was one of my most favorite memories of me and him because we spent the whole day together days like that are too few indeed." (But that was before he left mom and took away my closest friend and pet I named him Riley.) Aurora "That's an incredible story me and my father never did anything like that well I never met my father neither did my partner do that.. oh! but please continue." (Partner...? Now I'm getting more interested about Aurora.) (Umbreon's thought) Partner...? Now I'm getting more interested about him.. hmm I wonder if I can learn anything important?) "... Well as I was saying."

Cody's P.O.V returning

It took me some time before the first fish began to bite and it was a struggle to get it out of the water only having one leg as support, but eventually I managed and pulled it out. It wasn't the biggest fish and nothing really to boast about, but it was enough to give us a meal then I thought of Eevee. He has not eaten in ages, another one couldn't hurt. I cast the line back out after putting the first fish down and then waited for a second to bite and after an hour or so I was in luck the line began to tug. This one I could tell by the way it fought it was bigger, but eventually I managed to pull this one out too and now with both fish a small one for me and a larger one for Eevee I could finally head back. Removing the laces from the staff I re-laced my shoes and then once more leaning against a nearby tree I used the staff as a cane and limped back towards the cave.

Carrying the fish in one hand and the staff in another it was hard dodging under and over the logs of fallen trees, but I managed and eventually after what seemed like forever I reached the cave. By now the sun was starting to rise hinting the time to be early morning, but again I was no where near guessing exactly what time it was. I could see the cave up ahead and for a split second I could have sworn I saw Eevee jumping at the entrance. I continued forward and as I reached the cave and entered I could see Eevee laying there by the fire asleep or so he liked me to think, but I could see his struggling to control his breathing. It was him I saw at the entrance to the cave and he seemed very excited, but not wanting him to feel embarrassed or anything I pretended I didn't see him and sat down a little away from him.

I placed the fish down on the ground between me and Eevee and added some more wood to the fire. Once again using my laces and the staff I attached the fish to the staff then using two other twigs made a spit to cook the fish over the fire. I first cooked the larger fish as I knew it would take longer and as I did the scent filled the cave and was quite pleasant. Eevee pretended to wake up as if he had been asleep for ages and his nose twitched looking to the big fish his mouth almost began drooling in excitement. "Don't worry Eevee you will be eating first I know how hungry you are so you can have the larger one." I could see the look of surprise on his face as although both the fish where of decent size the one I was cooking was clearly bigger by a lot.

I knew the look on his face he was surprised I guess he thought I was going to give him the small one. Finally the fish was cooked it took me a while, but finally it was done and carefully I removed it trying not to burn myself as the stick was now hot and the fish very hot. I passed it to Eevee "There you go now be careful it has bones don't want you to choke so eat it slowly besides its hot." He looked at me again as if surprised over my concern for his well being which I was he had saved my life twice I didn't want anything bad to happen to him. I began work on cooking the second for myself, but it only took half the time being smaller and once it was cooked I began to eat slowly. I looked over and Eevee had completely eaten his fish and I could see the happiness on his face as he licked the juices from his lips.

Once I had finished mine I looked again Eevee had scooted closer towards me and had started to fall asleep in fact he was so close his ears where against my leg. I wanted to stroke him, but remembering what happened last time I was a little hesitant. I slowly reached down my hand and pressed it gently to Eevee's head he immediately woke up with shock and sat up I removed my hand. Eevee then did something I was not expecting he lowered his head for a moment then looking to me he nodded and leaned his head towards me. I couldn't believe it after everything I had done he was finally allowing me to stroke him I gently reached over with my hand and placed it back on his head. He laid back down as my hand slowly stroked from the top of his head down to his lower back and I could see by his face he enjoyed it.

Eevee then closed his eyes resting his head on his paws as I continued to stroke him and as he yawned I did also. Realizing even though the sun was rising I was tired I also needed some sleep so I laid down next to Eevee closing my eyes and eventually I too fell asleep. When I finally woke up I realized the sun was now high in the sky and the pain in my leg had returned once more the bandage was wearing off keeping the pain at bay. So I headed back out using the stick while trying not to wake Eevee and grabbing the same leaves as Eevee used I returned to the cave and removed the old ones replacing them with new. By now Eevee had also woke up and as I finished tying the last one I began to re-lace my shoes.

"Eevee have you seen the sun its high in the sky I have been gone from home so long they must be terrified." Eevee looked to me upset realizing this also. "I can't thank you enough for what you had done for me, but if I don't head home my parents are going to freak they probably are right now and worrying where I am." Eevee looked sad at first, but then understanding what I said nodded his head and then walking to the entrance to the cave pointed towards the trees. Eevee "Eevee, eev, ev." 'The city is that way from here.' "Is that where my home is?" I asked wondering if that's where he was pointing. Eevee "vee." 'Yeah.' He said nodding. "Oh thank you!" I said as I dived to my knees wrapping my arms around him and hugging him close my eyes closed.

As my eyes opened I could see at first my hugging him was just making him feel awkward, but then I could see he was blushing and smiling. I placed him down on the floor of the cave and thanked him once more. "Thank you Eevee I will never forget what you have done for me." After I said this I slowly began to walk towards the direction in which he had pointed me in while trying to ignore the pain of diving to the floor like that. It was some time after I left the cave that I could start to see the rising of smoke from the small town in which I lived. I thought on what I could tell them I knew they would never believe an Eevee saved me so I would just lie and say I didn't know why they left. I could see through the trees the back garden of my house I was almost home when I could here something behind me approaching fast.

I turned around and just as I did I was gored to the ground my eyes closed as I hit the ground and when I finally opened them I saw Eevee who was sitting on my chest. He just sat there smiling at me his bushy tail was wagging from side to side and I could see the small remains of tear lines now dried he had been crying. "Eevee! its you.. you scared me." I said as I sat up and Eevee climbed off me. I could see the look of sadness in his face. "I am glad to see you.. but why have you been following me?" His head lowered and he began to blush. "Oh I see you wanted to come with me." He smiled and nodded his head wagging his bushy tail again. "I wish you could, but after everything that's happened my parents are already going to be mad they will just tell me I'm too young to have a Pokémon even one who saved my life."

I could see that Eevee was upset as he began to leave. "Wait Eevee!.. please perhaps I could think of something, but my parents can never find out at least until I get my license." Eevee perked up and turning around jumped back on top of me. "Ok.. ok Eevee please get up." He climbed off me and sat by my feet as I stood back up. "First I have to go and show my face.. my parents must be worried sick by now and I have a lot of explaining to do please wait…" I looked around. "There do you see it the hollow tree it's big and it perfect." Eevee knew where I was going with this and he rushed over to take a closer look and upon his inspection he came back out and nodded his head to signal that he liked what he would be calling home at least for a short while.

I wanted to bring him home and explain that it was him who saved me and they owed him a place to stay, but I knew they would never believe that. "Ok you stay here and I'll be back as soon as I can." I headed back to the house after hugging Eevee good bye he entered his temporary home and I walked towards the back garden. Eevee's new home wasn't far in fact my garden was just about twenty feet away in human terms anyway and it could be seen from his home. Once I entered the back garden I heard the door fly open and a familiar voice shout from the door way. Cody's mom "Oh my boy! look at you what happened I've been worried sick?" My mother ran over and practically threw herself at me. "Well mother as you can see it's a long story, but after a long hot bath I'll be happy to tell you."

After she almost hugged me to death heading towards the house being dragged by the embrace of my mother and before I entered the house I looked over to the tree line and could see Eevee stood there smiling as he turned around and disappeared into the trees. "I'll see you later my friend." I whispered as I entered the house and my mother closed the door. After a long hot bath I eventually head down stairs and began to tell my parents what had happened. Starting with my sneaking out and then trying to capture a Poochyena leading to me running for my life from the Mightyena getting bit and having to wait in the cave not being able to walk. After I was done they told me I had quite an adventure and tomorrow they would get my leg seen too by a doctor.

I know they knew I was hiding something, but I wasn't going to tell and I know they knew I wouldn't so they kept quiet as I went to bed to rest my leg. That night when they went to sleep I snuck out into the back garden and waiting by the edge of the forest line was Eevee. Even though I couldn't walk I sat there and we played together all night and as the sun came up I returned to bed hugging Eevee good night as he returned home starting what I knew to be a beautiful friendship. Three years I had now been training to be the top Pokémon trainer and working towards my license along side Eevee who had been helping me. My leg had healed by now, but the mark will always be there a permanent reminder to what happened on that day and how I met my friend Eevee. Every day we trained and played together and soon I would get my license he was getting stronger also every day and soon I knew we would start a journey together just me and him.