"Don't worry Eevee, I'll cover the rear!" Shinx said cheerfully. It was a relief we had each others back, one bad move and we could lose all our progress. We'd be fine though, we were strong enough that if we split up we could still handle them. "We should stay together for now. In case a Venomoth or Butterfree shows up." I said. "I agree. One wrong move and you're down." Shinx replied. I can't believe we were really delivering a berry… Really says you're important when you're the courier doesn't it?
"How many more floors are there?" Shinx asked. Lemme just check objectives… "Four floors. Still a while." I responded. "I hope this is all worth it…" shinx said. "Don't worry I'm sure we'll zoom through the dungeon!" I assured shinx. We'd get there eventually. I hope this pays well, the dungeon is really taking a toll on me.
*Growl* "Guess I'm getting kinda hungry." Shinx said. "It's fine, we're making good progress. We'll rest here." We stopped and took out a couple of apples. We ate them and were on our way within five minutes. "Eevee? You ever get bored of doing deliveries?" Shinx asked. "Not really. Sure it gets old but we get to see new places and pokemon."I responded "Unfriendly pokemon." He added. It's true. There aren't many friendly faces.
"You're here! Did you bring the Oran berry? I'm about to faint, and I'm unable to move!" The client asked. "Here it is." I handed the berry over. He quickly gulped it down. "Thanks! Mind giving me a lift out?" I pressed my badge to him and he teleported away. "Well Eevee, looks like we're done. Wanna continue forward or head out?" Shinx asked. "Let's head back and get our reward. I'm tired of this dungeon." With that we touched our badges and were teleported back to the guild.
"Thanks again! Here's 2000 P! Also take this T.M.! I'm in no need of it. Gotta go, cya!" With that he was gone. "Here's your share of 200 P." Chatot said. "Thanks." I said. It was insincere. I hated parting with money I earned. "Want to head to Spindas bar?" Shinx asked. What the hell? I worked hard didn't I? I guess I could get myself a drink or two. "Sure! Let's head out!" I said back. "Dinners ready!" Damn! That ruins my plans…
"I'm stuffed! Dinner was great!" I said. "Yeah. It was pretty good." Shinx said. "It's a shame we couldn't hit the bar. But we can go tomorrow. Chatot won't notice a thing!" I said. "Good night Eevee." "Good night shinx." With that we fell asleep. Tomorrow was going to be fun!
"Ugh! Why do we have to recite that every morning?!" I shouted. We were outside now. We completely skipped the boards and went straight into town. "Anyway, where to first shinx?" I asked him. "Why you asking me? You're the leader!" He responded. "Just a friendly gesture!" I said back. "The bank."he said "Okay, the bank it is!"
We withdrew 1000 P and were ready to head to the shop. "Anything you need in particular?" I asked. "Some heal seeds would be nice." "Alright we'll get Oran berries and heal seeds." We walked up to the two Keckleons. "Hello Pokepals! Can I get you anything?" He asked. "A couple Oran berries and heal seeds please!" I said to him cheerfully. "Alright that will be 750 P!" I handed him the money and walked off with the items. "Now, the bar!" I shouted. "You know, for a girl you are really loud!" Shinx said. "Well you're really quiet for a boy!" I retorted. "I guess that's true. On towards the bar!"
"You two a couple?" Spinda asked. Arceus damn it! Why does everyone think that? "Nah! He's cute and all, but he's really shy! He'd never date me! Right?" "Y-yeah. She's nice but she's way too loud." Shinx said. He was taken by surprise by the question. "Ah, I see. Just friends then?" "The closest you know!" I said back. "Boy it's hot in here! Don't you think Eevee?" Shinx asked. His face was red and be was sweating. "It's not that hot in here. You must of ran too fast!" I said. "That's probably it." Shinx said. "Here are two apples! Make us some cider please!" I told him. "Sure thing!"
"Man those Venemoth just wouldn't let up yesterday! They were coming left and right! Right shinx?" "Huh? Oh! Yeah! They were unrelenting! I thought I'd faint right then and there! But Eevee pulled through and used helping hand so I could finish them off." Shinx said. "This guy may be shy, but boy does he make up for it with his battle skills!" I said. "Really Eevee, you're too kind!
You're really good at fighting too! Without your support and your strength we wouldn't have gotten out!" Shinx said. "Guess we really bring out the best in each other, huh?" I stated. "I need some fresh air. I'm getting kinda hot again." With that shinx walked out. I sighed. "That boy will be the death of me." I said aloud. "You two a couple?" Arceus damn! Always! "No no! He's just my friend! He can be real pain to be with though. He's really shy!" I told the stranger. "Oh. Sorry I just thought cause-...sorry." I started walking. "I'm going to check on him." With that I was out the door. I could guess where he went.
"Shinx… you okay? You've been acting kinda weird." He was on Sharpedo point. "You know before you got here, I lived right here." He looked at me. "I was all alone before you showed up. Now we're really close friends. But what if that stops? What then? I'll probably be kicked out of the guild and end up back here. You brought so much into my life. So much good! What if I lose you? I can't bear losing my closest friend. Sometimes I just want it all to stop hurting." I was taken aback. How long has he had those thoughts. "Listen. Shinx. I'll never leave your side. You're the closest friend I have! I'll die before I abandon you. No matter what happens you'll still be my friend. Get back from that ledge before you do something you'll regret. I'll be here for you." He gave a smile. It worked. He stepped back. "Thanks Eevee. You always know what to say. Without you I might have… Thanks. You wanna go back to the bar?" "I wouldn't miss it for the world." We started walking back.
"It's quiet here. What time is it?" Shinx asked. "Almost midnight. You guys had a lot to drink, you can stay here if you have to." Spinda said. "Nah. We'll just walk!" I said. "We'll be fine." Shinx assured him. "By the way, which way is the door?" I couldn't help but ask. Spinda let out a heavy sigh. "I hope the guild has mercy on you. The door is that way. Normally I wouldn't let you drink that much. But you said tonight was a celebration so I didn't stop you. I regret my decision." Spinda said. "Yeah, yeah. Thanks for the drinks, I'm taking off! OW! MY HEAD!" I shouted on my way out. "How many drinks did she have?" Shinx asked. "12 ciders. And as for you... You had 16." Spinda stated. "That would explain why you look fuzzy... -er. Well, gotta follow Eevee. Arceus forbid she takes the punishment alone."
I was still rubbing my head. "Shinx, I think I may have had a bit too much. You are shinx right?" I could barely see straight and as for walking… "Eevee, where are you going? The guild is this way!" Shinx said. I don't think he was anywhere near as drunk as me. *thunk!* he ran into a tree. Okay, maybe he was at the same level but just in a different league… what was I saying? Oh yeah! "Shinx that's a tree!" I stated. "Trees hurt! Ow!" I stiffled a laugh. "The guild is up these stairs." He said. Of course, stairs. May Arceus have mercy on me.
Finally! Our beds. Our plain ordinary, beds. It was late and we would surely get punished tomorrow; I doubt our level drunkedness, and at this hour, was tolerated. The alcohol was wearing off now and no one was up, but they'll probably find out. But for now, sleep. "Hey Eevee? Thanks for reasoning to me earlier. I almost gave up. Without you I might not of made it through this night. Thanks again. I can never repay what you've done for me." Shinx was blushing now. Of course! That's why he's been acting funny! The heat, the sweating, even at Sharpedo point why he almost jumped. "Hey shinx? I know how you can repay me." I said. He looked at me. "How?" With that I kissed him. He didn't fight it; in fact he wrapped his arms around me. I wish I knew earlier how he felt. I've felt the same way since I met him. I thought his shyness was cute, and he's very loyal. More loyal than anyone else! There is nothing I wouldn't go through with him! Shinx was the perfect guy for me. I hope I am the perfect girl for him.
We broke our embrace. We were both panting from the intensity of the moment. Finally we settled down and shinx laid down in his bed. "Care if I join you tonight shinx?" I asked him. "I wouldn't have it any other way." He said calmly. I laid down next to him. "You think they'll be mad at us for sharing a bed?" I asked. "I'll tell them I got scared and asked you to sleep by me." We quickly fell asleep. I finally found my mate. I don't doubt we're going to be together for a long time.
"Wake up! It's morning!" Loudred yelled. "Ugh. Good morning Eevee." I said still dazed from just waking up. "Good morning Shinx!" Eevee said as cheerful as ever. It was amazing neither of us were hungover. "Not even a questioning glance…" I muttered. "Huh? What you saying?" Eevee asked. "They didn't even care we shared a bed." Spoke to soon. "THEY WERE IN THE SAME BED?!" I heard shouted from down the hall. "Well no use waiting here! Let's go receive our comeuppance!" Eevee said. Happy even now we're royally screwed.
"You two can not do that here!" Chatot yelled at us. "It wasn't like that! I got scared and I asked Eevee for company. Nothing happened." That was mostly true. I wasn't scared, but we certainly didn't do that! "Listen, Chatot, nothing happened. We came back late and Shinx was afraid someone was after him. I just gave him company." Eevee said firmly. "Well, fine… I believe you. But your drunkenness will not be tolerated and you shall be punished for that. No dinner!" Chatot said as he stormed off. "At least they didn't ask about that kiss." Eevee stated. "You two kissed?!" Oh sweet merciful Arceus no! "I-" Eevee cut me off. "We were drunk. It meant nothing. Pokemon do stupid things when drunk. " Ow. Even if that isn't true. Ow.
We were outside the guild now. I was hurt by what Eevee said, even though it wasn't true. "Where to first?" I asked her. "To apple woods. For apples and to find something lost." She responded. "Who we collecting apples for? And what was lost?" I asked. "The apples are for us and the client lost their twist band." Oh yeah, no dinner. "Whelp. Guess we should start now."
"Why can't we just climb into the trees again?" I asked. "You'll get covered in bug pokemon." That sounds awful. "Alright so that's out of the question. How're we gonna get the apples down?" "Just bark at them. One good roar should take them out." Seems solid enough. "I don't imagine we need more than one tree!" Eevee said. "Not unless we're punished tomorrow."
"Don't move! You're making it worse!" Eevee shouted. I got poisoned and Eevee thought she could suck the venom out. I don't know why she thought this would work. She put her mouth over the bite on my left foreleg. I jerked my leg away. *Chomp!* "Ow! Don't bite me!" I yelled. "Don't move and I'll stop biting you and get it out!" I gave in and let her suck the venom out. I stood still for a couple seconds until Eevee spat the venom out. "There! All better!" She said cheerfully. "I'm already starting to feel better. Where did you learn to do this?" I asked her. "I dunno! I just thought you could suck it out. Not too unreasonable." She said.
"There it is. The lost item." She sat silent for a moment. "I'm gonna grab the stupid thing and then we'll grab some apples." She picked it up and tossed it in our bag. "Why'd we even take this job?" I asked. "Cause I'd rather deliver to an idiot than fight a dangerous criminal." she said. "Good point." She was starting to get agitated. "Just roar at that apple tree so we can hit the bar." I let out a loud roar: "SHINX!" Eevees fur fluffed up. I couldn't help but laugh. "Ha ha ha! Why'd you get so fluffy?" She looked surprised. "You scared the crap outta me! I had no idea you could make a noise so loud!" Her fur started to go back down. "You looked more adorable than usual with that fluffy fur!" "Just grab the apples so we can go."
We got our share of 150 P and took off. "Why do we always go to the bar?" I asked. "It's either this or boredom. Their isn't anything to do in this town." She said. "We could take a walk." I suggested. "After the bar." "Eevee I'm starting to think you're an alcoholic."
"One bottle of wine please! Make sure it's wrapped up nice!" Spinda looked at her. "Another celebration? Aren't you hungover enough?" "It's a surprise for someone special." She responded. "Who you anger this time?" He looked intently at her. ...I think. Hard to tell with his eyes. "No one! Just a surprise! I got to leave now,I promised I'd go on a walk with Shinx." Didn't think she meant it when she said after the bar. "You want two drinks before you go?" "Of course!" Still not leaving without a drink…
We finished our cider and had walked deep into the woods. "Who's the bottle for?" I broke the silence. "You know who!" She replied. No sense asking her again. "When I said a walk I didn't mean ten miles into the woods." "Quit whining, we're almost there." She was taking us somewhere? Didn't know she knew about anyplace in particular. "Here we are!" She yelled cheerfully. We were in the middle of a large grassy opening.
"Why are we here?" I asked. "Surprise!" She shouted. She took out the bottle. "I thought we could celebrate our first night together!" I didn't think she would plan anything like this. It wasn't like her to be so… romantic. "Wow! I was starting to think you didn't actually like me… But this- it's amazing! You can see all the stars!" "Though you'd like it! I knew you weren't going to ask me to go anywhere, so I planned this for you." She gave the bottle to me. "You do the honors." With a quick shove the cork popped off. "Wait! we need glasses!" She said. She took them out. How long has she had those? "Here's your glass Eevee." I handed it to her. "Thank you." She said calmly. I poured my glass and set the bottle down. "Cheers!" We shouted as we touched our glasses.
"I'm glad I met you Shinx. Without you I don't know what would've happened to me. I woke up with no memory and then you showed up and… well the rest is history." She paused for a moment. "Thank you." I was touched. I was just helping out a lost pokemon. I had no idea it meant that much to her. "Tonight sure is beautiful Eevee. Don't see stars like this in town." She stayed quiet. "You know Eevee. You changed my life too. Without you I would've been alone and would have had no home. You gave me courage to do things I didn't know I could do. You still do." She smiled at me. I smiled back. This was the perfect moment. I walked closer to her and gave her a kiss. It was quick, but sweet. "I thought you'd never kiss me." She teased softly. "You gave me the courage to do it." I said back warmly. "It's been nice but we got to get back." She said. I was sad today was coming to an end, get some how still happy.
"You two have been gone a long time." Chatot said. I thought he was going to punish us. "I understand how you two feel. Really, I do. And as long as you keep this between us." He looked around before continuing: "I don't care what you two do. Just make sure no one knows okay?" "Thank you Chatot. But we really didn't do anything and don't plan to soon." I said. "We do love each other though." Eevee said. "Well, off to bed! You two have been out late! You'll need all the sleep you can get!"
"Time for bed now." Eevee said. "Yep. We got a long day tomorrow." I said. I gave her another kiss. "Good night Eevee." She smiled. "Good night shinx!" We both laid down. It was a good day. I hope we can continue our relationship openly. But really, I don't care. I knew she loved me and I loved her. As long as we were together: nothing else matters.
