Well, one of my friends in the starter pokemon club had this song in her sig for a while. After listening to it, I began to picture the lyrics "My stoic face, beaten with passion."

Just a quick one. Barely two pages in word.

No matter how many millennia go by, no matter what happens to me, I will never forget that look on his face.

We'd always been close, him and me. We much preferred each other's company over any of the other legends. I loved his random sense of humour, and he just loved me for me.

But I never knew how much he really did care for me. Not until he told me.

"Suicune," He said pleadingly, his eyes soft for once, not their usual crazed glint. "Please just hear me out."

He was my friend, of course, so whatever he said was important to me. I was ready to listen. I showed this by gazing at him softly.

There were a few moments of awkward silence, before he found what he wanted to say. "I just wanted to let you know that you brighten my world."

I felt an instant pang of affection for my counterpart. "That's so sweet of you to say. I love your company too."

For a second, the ghost of a smile touched his lips, but then his eyes flitted back to the floor. I noticed a slight spasm in his shoulder muscles.

"No, but wait…" He stuttered on, raking his claws through the earth nervously. "There's more."

I was; once again, ready to listen to my friend.

He took a deep breath, and, gaining confidence, looked me in the eyes. There was a forceful, brave look about him. "I'd like to be with you. I love you with every iota of my being and want to be able to look after you." He sighed, like a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders, and he could finally breath again.

I felt my eyes widen. Oh no. I loved my counterpart, but not like that.

What did he see in me? It made no sense. I should love him, I knew that, but why should he love me? I was the quiet one of our trinity. Raikou was far better off with say, Latias.

Why couldn't I love him? It seemed so right. But it just wasn't there.

"R…Raikou, I'm sorry." He didn't meet my eyes. "I love you as a friend, but nothing more than that."

"Oh." I could see he was hurt. I felt terrible. "Right then." His voice was shaky, almost ready to loose control.

I felt that I should do something, so I walked up to him and licked his shoulder fur. "You'll always be my best friend, though. I hope that's enough."

He raised his once proud head to meet my eyes, long fangs glinting in the sun. "Me too, Suic. Me too."

"I've got to go now. Palkia needs my help." That wasn't a lie.

"Okay. See you." It was even croakier than before, cracking and fraying with emotion. "Remember that I love you." He managed to squeeze out.

I nuzzled his shoulder. "I love you too. I'm sorry it's not enough."

As I turned, I caught a snapshot of his face. His grey eyes showed no emotion. It was like he was to hurt to feel any more. But his face was pulled back, and looked slightly ruffled, as if he'd been beaten.

It was later I realised he was beaten.

Beaten with passion.

Just a corny little one-shot. Hope you like!

Lyric from "Bite to Break Skin" by Sense Fail