Conversion of the Heart

Ch.1

It is the first day of spring in Elemental Cove, and all are excited for the events that are to happen in the next few hours; who do you ask is so excited about today? Elemental Cove is inhabited by several evolutionary types, all of which were born eevee; for centuries, eevee had lived, evolved, and bred more of their kind in this wonderful place. Traditionally, eevee would choose a time before they reached breeding age, to evolve into one of eight types; this was of course due to the fact that Elemental Cove, had many different types of stones lodged in it's main cave. When certain eevee were considered ready to become adults, they would be given a ceremony to celebrate their transition into the next stage; after words, most would look for their future mates, and wait till next spring for the next generation. Tonight is the night where the old generations will welcome the newest into their kinship; however, the first to come into this world are considered of great importance, the reason being?

Among the eevee are a few leaders that represent all eight types; at the moment, a Jolteon named 'Bolt', is pacing back and forth to await his new offspring. He is one of the few who lead the kinship in Elemental Cove, and is well known for his great speed and strength; Bolt had already sired an heir two seasons prior, but had not been able to have anymore since. His mate, a Sylveon named 'Grace', had not been able to conceive for whatever reason; it was a great blessing when she was told of her pregnancy after so long, and even bigger blessing for her loving mate. Although Bolt considered himself lucky to have one heir to his name, the fear of losing his position still stood in the event that something happened to his son, 'Copper'; this newest addition to his line would give him some long needed relief, a feeling that he had craved for many moons.

Copper: "Dad? Why are you walking back and forth?"

Bolt: "(Mumbles)......"

Copper: "Dad?"

Bolt: "Huh!? Did you say something?"

Copper: "Why are you so nervous?"

Bolt: "Because…..(Sighs) You'll understand someday when you have children of your own."

Copper: "Is mom going to be alright?"

Bolt: "I hope so. It's been so long since-"

Sparks: "Bolt! She's done, come in!"

Bolt: "(Runs into cave) Grace! Are you alright!"

Grace: "(Smiles) I'm fine, dear."

Bolt: "(Nuzzles cheek) You must be exhausted. Did it hurt?"

Grace: "Only a little, but it was worth it. Say hello to our children."

Bolt: "Children?"

Looking into Grace's arms with wide eyes, Bolt saw two bundles holding two precious little heads; twins, they had been blessed with twins, one boy and one girl. Bolt jumped for joy when he saw his children, crying as he held them both in his arms, running out of the cave to announce their arrival; Copper himself joined in as his father danced with happiness for all to see.

Bolt: "My mate has given birth to twins!"

(Sounds of cheering from kinship)

Copper: "Dad? What are you going to call them?"

Bolt: "Hm? (Unfolds bundle) This one is a boy, and this one is a girl (Ponders)…..I will name your brother Neon, and your sister will be named Jasper."

Copper: "Can I hold them?"

Bolt: "...(Hands over Jasper) Be careful, son. She is fragile, and so is your brother."

Copper: "(Takes Jasper) I will dad. (Looks at Jasper) Hello, I'm your big brother. I hope we can play together someday; I'll even show you my favorite secret spots."

This was a glorious night for Bolt and his family, his son would be a big brother for the first time, and he had a second heir in line; however, what the great leader did not know at that moment he held his second son, was that Neon was….'unique'. Not one among them could have guessed that he would be a black pearl among a sea of diamonds; he was a rare treasure, and one that would be put through the harshest of trials for the next several years.

Blaze: "A bit small for an heir?"

Bolt: "(Turns) Hm? Blaze? Why are you here?"

Blaze: "Why? Dear brother, you should know that all leaders are suppose to greet the new arrivals of the main families."

Blaze, Bolt's brother and second leader of Elemental Cove, was a flareon that had arrived first before the other leaders; unlike his older brother, Blaze had been able to sire six offspring, and had found a kind of enjoyment in teasing his brother relentlessly.

Blaze: "(Looks at Neon) Aww, what a cute little girl."

Bolt: "(Snaps and growls) He's a boy! And he's not small!"

Blaze: "(Smirks) My apologies, brother."

Copper: "(Holds up Jasper) This one's a girl, uncle! Her names Jasper!"

Blaze: "(Looks at Jasper) Indeed she is! A pair of twins; what luck you have to have been blessed with two this night. I myself have just had a little daughter."

Bolt: "Another!?"

Blaze: "Yes! Lucky number seven! My mate named her Eclipse, and she has quite the set of lungs, a good trait to have when born; she'll be a force to be reckon with, and perhaps a challenge for her other siblings."

Bolt: "You're going to make her your heir? You already have six! Why the hell would you make her the seventh!?"

Blaze: "Being the oldest does not mean one will be a good leader. If the time comes when all seven wish to lead, then they will have to give it their all in order to be on top."

Bolt: "If you ask me, I'd say you are looking for trouble."

Blaze: "Says the one who will only allow a male heir to take his place. Honestly, you are no better than father."

Bolt: "Mind your own business! My son Copper will be a great leader, and his brother Neon will be there if he cannot."

Blaze: "And what of your daughter Jasper? Does she not have that right that you have given to her brothers?"

Bolt: "My daughter will become the mate of one of the other leaders. She will be as beautiful as her mother, and sire me strong grandchildren."

Blaze: "(Shakes head and sighs) Whatever you say, dear brother."

Blaze could tell that his new niece and nephew had their work cut out for them; the flareon had remembered the pressures of growing up with his father, and had seen the same characteristics in his older brother. What was to happen throughout the next few years one could only guess; Blaze could only watch as his brother pushed his expectations on his new offspring, and keep silent when Bolt pushed them beyond the impossible.