So I went back and looked at the parts of my MD story I'd already completed. And to be honest, I wasn't to impressed with them. So, I've decided to re-master the parts and put them all together into one story. Hope everyone enjoys. Later people. DISCLAIMER: I do not in any way own pokemon. The only thing I own here are the characters Erika and Lucas.
We've been walking for hours. Its been the same ever he vanished, back to the future. Her future. Their future. I'm not from there, I was born here. In the time of light, of wind, of happiness. From the time of time. I turn to her. Her face shows weariness. Her eyes have bags under them, she's tired. But she won't stop. She won't ever stop.
"Are you ok?" I voice my concern, and she snaps back hastily.
"Never better! Now keep moving!" I can hear the rage in her voice. She's angry, hurt.
Heartbroken.
I cringe. I had always hoped I'd be the one to hold her heart...
"Erika, we should really rest. We've been going for hours and we're both tired..."
"I'm absolutely fine. Stop you're worrying and keep moving!" She's frustrated, I want so badly to help her...
"Erika, please... Just 5 minutes... I'm not worrying... You're pushing yourself to hard..."
"One of us has to since the other is nothing but a COWARD!" Her paw flies over her mouth, I stare at her, lost for words. "L-Lucas... I-I'm so-"
"Stop... I need a break..." I sit down against the wall, trembling slightly.
"Lucas...?" I ignore her. "Lucas, please..." Still no response. And then I feel her snuggle into my lap, nuzzling into my neck. "I'm sorry... I'm just... Still in shock... He gave his life so we could stop our future coming to be... He was a hero... So brave... And- Lucas...? Why are you trembling?"
I couldn't stop myself, with a soft growl my paw flies into the wall beside me. I'll regret this decision later, seeing as that hurt. From the corner of my eye, I see something I've never seen before. Fear clouds Erika's eyes.
With a small whimper, she backs away. "Lucas...? W-what's wrong...?" And with that, I can't hold it any more.
"What's wrong?!" I bellow "What's wrong is the fact you changed! You became someone else the moment HE joined us! Nothing I did mattered any more!" I'm shaking, trembling with rage. If I didn't know better, I'd swear steam is billowing from my ears.
"I TRIED. So hard to overcome my fears for YOU. I went through countless things I'd have run from for YOU. I fought some of the strongest pokemon I've ever seen, I dared to oppose the legends for YOU. YOU were my reason, my strength! And because HE joined us, I fell into obscurity? I continued doing what I always had, shielding you, fighting for you. And what did I get? You yelling at me, bellowing that I was nothing but an idiot. And him glaring at me from the corner. Even now, you're still yelling at me because he was an IDIOT! HE chose to go back, I didn't make him! And you're taking it out on me!" I slumped back against the wall, sighing and fuming. I was done, but I didn't feel better.
I feel sudden warmth, and something wet dripping onto my chest. I realize all to quickly Erika is in tears. All my anger dissipates as my arms fly around her, lovingly stroking the back of her head as I try and calm her.
"Y-you... Really b-believe that... D-don't you...?" She sobs uncontrollably as I try my hardest to comfort her. I can't stop the small gasp that escapes my throat as her lips touch my neck. "I-I was always just... Looking out for you... I couldn't... CAN'T lose you..."
"...Huh...?" I stare at her in disbelief.
"You're my closest friend... My one, true ally... You're my Lucas... And I need you now more then ever... I yelled at you all those times because... I-I was scared one day you'd do something like that... And end up dying for me... I'd never be able to live with myself... If you died in my place!" A fresh bout of tears as she buries her face in my neck, all I can do is hold her close, making soft humming in her ears.
Before long, her breathing stabilizes And I realize she's asleep. With a soft sigh, I lay back against the wall, cradling her in my arms as I try to catch some much needed rest. The Kangaskhan statue looms in the centre of the room, a protector watching over us, as I watch over her.
Knowing she's asleep, I can find the courage to gently press my lips to her cheek, before snuggling her back into my neck. "No matter what... I'll always be here for you... I love you Erika..." She doesn't respond, snoring away softly in my arms. "And no matter what..." I yawn, laying back as I close my eyes and allow sleep to begin taking over.
"I'll always protect you."