This is the second chapter for the fanfic, "A Wish for Love" I hope you enjoy it! If not, then... Just read.


Thoughts emerged in Umbra's mind, one particular thought caught his attention, "she would do the same for you" his mind kept repeating that thought, screaming it into his conscience, after a few moments, Umbra came to a conclusion. Umbra looked in the direction of the forest and whispered, "Eve..." And with that, Umbra dashed towards the forest, "where are you going?" Ivy shouted to him. Umbra stopped, turned around and simply replied, "my friend." And with no second thought's, Umbra Turned around and began running towards the forest once more. He was determined to find Eve, Umbra held back his tears as bad thoughts plagued his mind, "what if I'm too late?" He asked himself over and over again, slowly diminishing his willpower. Umbra stopped, shook his head and told himself, "I will find her, I can't let her down." The storm was growing increasingly vicious,as the thunder echoed throughout the dark, cloudy sky.

The silhouettes of the trees painted the ground an onyx-like gradient, as they seemed to shiver vigorously from the torrential downpour of rain that was crashing upon the leaves. Umbra, drenched by the rain and tired from running, slowed down to a stop to catch his breath, he had been sprinting for ten minutes straight now. *Pant* "...I w-will...find you..." Murmured Umbra as he caught his breath back. He looked up at the charcoal stained clouds, silver streaks of lightning flashed between them and came crashing down to the ground. As a lone tear ran down his black furred cheek, Umbra clenched his teeth and dashed towards the heart of the forest.

As Umbra was running, a strange warm feeling came over him, a feeling of familiarity. Umbra slowed down and glanced at his surroundings, "Trees... Flowers... Nothing strange here" Umbra thought to himself as he sighed heavily. He couldn't see why this particular part, seemed different than any other part of Lostlorn forest, but he still felt like this place meant something to him, maybe something invisible to the eye. Umbra looked around a second time and again, found nothing. Umbra wanted to search the other parts of the forest, but something was keeping him here. It was hard to think with the heavy rain crashing down upon him, he was pondering as to why he couldn't move from this place. Umbra too one last look in a desperate attempt to find some sort of clue... As his gaze fixed on a pink rose, Umbra began to feel dizzy...

-Flashback-

Umbra was sitting beside Eve on a high, grassy plateau staring out into the crimson sky, they had been together all that day. Eve had fallen asleep, she had been playing with Umbra and made herself tired, she loved sleeping under relaxing warmth of the sunset, even better when she was with her saviour. Ever since he had helped her, she had barely left his side. following him and playing with him everywhere he went, she didn't have anywhere to live at the time, so Umbra took her in. He had never asked Eve how she ended up like that, Umbra just figured that she had been abandoned by her family and avoided bringing the topic up, in case it brought up bad memories, however that didn't explain why she was in such a bad state, her parents couldn't have done this to her... Could they? Some day, he would ask her, but for now he just let it be. The sun was setting, it was such a beautiful sight, and he was so grateful he could share it with Eve.

Umbra saw that Eve was asleep next to him, "Eve... Wake up... you're going to miss it." Umbra whispered, Eve didn't respond, Umbra chuckled to himself and with a quick nudge of his paw, aroused her from her slumber, as she slowly awoke, she glanced at Umbra, smiled and looked up at the setting sun as they shared the beautiful moment together. The sunset warmth was making Eve sleepy again and before she knew it, she had fallen into a another deep sleep. Umbra glanced down at Eve. As a warm feeling came over him, he smiled and looked up into the sky once more, he noticed something glittering in the distance, it was a shooting star. Umbra saw the streaking ball of light gracefully gliding across the sky, and with that, Umbra slowly closed his eyes... and wished...

-End of Flashback-

As the memories of his friend were crushing his conscience, he finally realised when he had been here before. This was the place where he had found her... Eve, unconscious. Umbra's breathing became heavy as he stepped closer to the pink rose, he lied next to it and closed his eyes for a moment, Umbra's eyes widened as he then remembered his wish...

Umbra couldn't take it any longer and broke down into tears, just wishing he had never drove Eve away, but he knew that wishing would not get her back, nothing would. Knowing it was his fault was tearing him apart from the inside. He never knew how much she had meant to him... Until now... now that she was not with him. Umbra has searched almost everywhere, including areas around the forest. No matter how hard he searched, Umbra came to no result. He looked up at the pink rose, it was majestically swaying in the stormy winds, untouched by the rain... Umbra sighed heavily, and with tears pouring down his face, he slowly lowered his head towards the floor and closed his eyes.

The storm roared with anger as if Arceus himself was administering his judgement on the earth. Lightning crashed down, striking Umbra directly, the electrical power threw Umbra into a nearby tree. As he lay there, in a tremendous amount of pain he thought to himself, "I've failed you Eve... I wanted to protect you... I'm sorry I can't..." Ongoing amounts of Umbra's tears and ran down his fur and fell onto the cold, forest floor. Umbra then thought he could hear the faintest voice amongst the crashing of the storm, "...Umbra..." Umbra thought his mind was playing tricks on him, he listened again, it was hard to hear due to the mighty sound of the thunder, "...Don't give up..." Umbra shouted to the heavens, "Why... why do... you torture me...? Just leave... me alone... I am... broken..."

"...Everything will be fine Umbra..."It was difficult to tell, but there was something there, a voice that whispered his name. Umbra was hurt and could not even muster enough strength to reply to it's call, but suddenly, light enveloped Umbra as his injury's miraculously healed. Umbra couldn't believe what had just happened to him, but it was all made clear as he looked up and gazed into the dark, iridescent eyes of the legendary pokémon: Jirachi.

"Umbra... Sadly your Eevee friend is no more..." Jirachi revealed, "...What...? ...No..." Umbra replied with a indescribably sad tone. He could not believe what he was hearing.


I love cliff-hangers, don't you? On the the final chapter! If you're feeling extra brave today, leave a review! Tell me what you think so far. (~_^)