Ruby's Journey of Love, Harmony and Adventure

(my Nuzlocke experience from Pokémon Emerald)

Chapter 2

Gym Leader Norman

The first steps into this new route were greeted with much excitement and care, for the day was running out and an unknown wild place in the dark had its many dangers. Ruby wandered into the tall grass slowly, turning his head left and right to enhance his awareness. Faolan's Pokéball was held tight in his right hand, just ready to be used when a wild Pokémon popped out... which didn't take long.

A Zigzagoon rushed in from the bushes, looking defiant and dangerous, and the young trainer was pretty certain this was the one that had attacked the professor before... In any case, it was ready to battle, and the boy wanted to assess his Poochyena's abilities... With an elegant throw, Faolan was out on the field, facing his opponent.

The thing about the dog-mon having a sassy nature showed in his most flirty behavior, lopsided smiles and possibly shocking comments he was throwing at the raccoon that his trainer (thankfully) could not understand, all in between clumsy tackles, and tired breathing. Ruby concluded that although spirited, Faolan would need help to train himself better, but as it was the Zigzagoon was at the end of its strength and ready to be capture. The Pokéball that hit it on the side swallowed it up in a red beam and stood still after very few nudges. Both Ruby and Faolan were quite happy for their first work together, and as the raccoon's data was also added to the Pokédex, the boy named his new little male Pokémon Finn.

Finn was immediately released and the boy relished on his Pick Up ability, but, surprisingly, the first reaction the now tame Zigzagoon had upon seeing the Pokémon that helped capture him was a genuine show of affection, hugging him and licking his face. Faolan was incredibly happy in having an impish friend that was as flirty and spirited as he was. Ruby smiled, hoping to see a close connection bloom and last.

"So, guys, we are not scared, are we?" the young trainer asked his Pokémon. They replied with great noise and gestures of courage. His smile grew. "Then let's keep going!"

The next hours were spent moving ambiguously forward in the dark, exploring every nook and cranny the forested grounds had to offer and training hard. As expected, Faolan needed help to take down his adversaries without getting too hurt, and because Fish was quite scared of his weird behavior, Finn always came into play, getting stronger as well. The two made a good team, and Ruby was starting to get the hang of which moves worked well together... The Zigzagoon's ability also proved to be highly helpful, though the boy couldn't understand how come he picked up so many Repels... Wasn't that a bit counterproductive to their training?

In any case, in the course of their training, Fish found out how he could sprout water from his mouth in a powerful Water Gun, and Faolan finally won his first battle alone, learning how to Howl! But his Howling was rather playful and had some ulterior undertones, making it less useful than expected (especially because it often enraged his opponents and had him more maimed than necessary...). On the other hand, Finn was an awesome battling machine, swift and accurate, resilient and strong. He seldom needed any help, even in his first battles, and he grew stronger quickly. Ruby was in glee at this new addition to the team! And the picked up items were a nifty bonus too, of course...

After a bit of wandering about, Ruby met his first trainer, and he obviously wanted to battle as soon as he saw him. This youngster called Calvin was a fountain of confidence, so the boy wanted to use his most confident (and almost cocky) Pokémon of his: sassy Faolan.

He had to fight another Poochyena, weaker too, but things didn't go easy for him... Despite Ruby's admonitions, Faolan attacked far too carelessly, getting himself badly hurt... Thankfully, Finn quickly came to his rescue, landing a critical hit upon the opponent and rendering it unconscious. And, though it was quite unnecessary, the Zigzagoon felt the need to flaunt his victory on his friend, who took it in the best way possible, pouncing on him in a playful thank you. Ruby sighed, receiving Calvin's money and shame. Interesting friendship they seemed to share...

But now the sun had gone completely down on the horizon and the unknown forest became an intricate maze. In the darkness, Ruby and his companions got easily lost... But the young trainer did not miss this as a valuable opportunity for growth, and under the moonlight, his Pokémon fought well against the night guardians. Step by uncertain step, they grew tired, but also more powerful, and experience helped the boy learn how he was to lead with each of his Pokémon in particular... And it was such a lovely place to train in, too, despite the dangers lurking everywhere! When they needed some rest, the group found a beautiful spot by a small lake, eating canned food over a roast pit while they took in the wonder of the stars dancing upon the surface of the water. They lingered there for a moment, with mostly Ruby wondering how much his life changed in a single day and his Pokémon awkwardly studying his amazed expression, still too young in the group to understand... But then they carried on.

A bit further ahead, Ruby found a bunch of bushes growing on a special kind of soil, which seemed to be in fruit. He picked up some berries from all of them, but strangely enough immediately the plants withered and crumbled to the ground, returning the soil to its soft, loamy state. Confused, the boy kept the berries, but wondered what he was to do with the dead plants... He tried leaving one fruit behind, burying it gently on the rich soil.

After much fighting - with both wild Pokémon and straying trainers - Ruby finally found the end of the route, the profile of Petalburg City! It was late at night, so late that he sounded far too loud as he paraded in with great joy and everyone else was already asleep... His initial plan was to meet his father that very day and show him how much of a trainer he'd become, but he wasn't really ready for a psychological confrontation right now... Pushing back a yawn, he clambered to the Pokécenter nearby, and the nice nurse there (actually very similar to the one in Oldale...) showed him a vacant room for the night...

Fish, Faolan and Finn were released, and found very comfortable spots around their trainer over the bed sheets. The day was tiring and they weren't used to be a human's shield and companion. They were soon asleep. The boy, stripped of his white cap and trainer garments, showed his dark hair and a deep scar that ran across his forehead, the vulnerability of a human being with a personal journey to overcome. He yawned as he snuggled in a strange bed with increasingly familiar friends, heavily closing his vermillion eyes. Meeting his father. He was sure to be the first gym leader he had to face... Tomorrow promised to be an even bigger day... Lulled by these distant echoes of thinking, he too was soon asleep.

Morning came long before Ruby opened his eyes again, several sets of paws pressing against his chest. All of them, Fish, Faolan and Finn, were already wide awake and impatient to resume their adventure, and the Mudkip even had his trainer's white cap over his head, slightly askew. The boy took it and placed it over his own head, smiling and getting up from the bed in one swift, energetic move. "Good morning, everyone!" he boomed, excited and terrified. "Today we meet dad!"

Packing everything back up went smoothly, and breakfast at the Pokécenter didn't go without the unavoidable comment of other trainers regarding the new gym leader. How amazing would be to face a man that had come all the way from Johto, climbing the ladder up with so much effort and brilliance! As his companions fumbled with the spoons to their breakfasts, giving up and ending up eating it like the Pokémon they were, Ruby inwardly cringed. This really would be a long day...

Getting out and seeing the city in the daylight was a whole new experience. It was actually very nice, brimming with cheerful people, remnants of the forest and its own tiny lake, whose surface the boy stared at for long, studying the ripples and the clouds above, earning the attention and the commentary of another, "Sometimes it's so scary what we see in our reflection..."

It gave the boy something to reflect on, but he soon left without a word, seeing the Petalburg gym at a corner of the city... But before he had the chance to open the door, a young woman addressed him, looking pale and worried, a rarity there. She asked, "Sorry, but have you seen a boy about your age, with green hair and eyes? He's my son, Wally, and I'm afraid he ran away... We should be going away soon, but I can't find him anywhere..."

Looking apologetic, Ruby shook his head. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but no..." With no reaction, the woman went on her way, and the boy finally entered the gym.

The first room was spacey but plain, a door on each side of the opposite wall. The young trainer took a few steps forward to try and find his way in, but a man stopped him on his tracks. "Hey, kid, you need to leave! The leader's not taking any challengers yet!" But Ruby merely smirked darkly and replied, "The leader's my father. Can I see him now?"

At that there was no further questioning, and the boy was even spared of going through the gym's maze, as the man pointed to a narrow, discreet corridor that would lead him all the way to Norman's chamber. Ruby took it, thinking furiously of what he was to say and do as he walked on...

In the room at the end of the corridor, a man was crouched before a huge Slaking, spraying potions and other medicine on him, feeding him, readying him for the long chain of battles that were sure to come soon. This man wore fine clothing and his dark, short hair looked just like Ruby's beneath his white cap. The boy walked slowly towards Norman, who noticed him half-way, and turned to him with a smile that was full of surprise and something that Ruby painfully identified as awkwardness.

"Ruby!" he exclaimed, his voice rather high-pitched. He stood up and dropped everything he was doing, but he didn't move from the spot. "What are you doing here? Where is your mother?"

Oh, all the nervousness and doubt screaming in his expression! Ruby's mouth involuntarily curved down as he replied, "I got my own Pokémon, and I took on the Pokéleague challenge... Mom's fine, she's at home."

"Wow, you're a trainer?" but this time Norman was frowning, visibly disliking the idea. "That's... that's great, son... And the league... that means...?"

"I came here to battle you, dad," Ruby finally said it. He was dying to see his father's reaction, but someone burst in from the corridor while he opened his mouth to reply. It was a frail-looking boy with green eyes and green hair. Now, why did that sound familiar...?

"Mr. Norman, sir, my name's Wally, and I need your help to get my own Pokémon, sir!" the boy announced all in one go, panting heavily, as if he had ran all the way there. This supposition gained credibility when the man that had stopped Ruby before followed running behind. Now Ruby knew from where he knew this boy...

"I'm sorry, Norman, I tried to get him out, but he just started running and I couldn'-"

"That's alright, no worries!" the gym leader assured, ignoring his son for now and facing the newcomer. "Now, why all the rush? Why does it have to be me to get you a Pokémon?"

"My parents don't believe I can get one on my own!" the green-haired boy explained, his breathing now sounding forced and painful but the determination in his face unwavering. Ruby found himself admiring and relating a lot to this Wally... "But I'll be going away to Verdanturf with some relatives, and I'll get lonely if I don't bring a friend with me... Please, help me!"

Norman sighed, looking from one desperate boy to the other... He heard his Slaking chuckling behind him, but he was quick to find a way to solve all his problems in one go... "Ruby, please help Wally catch his own Pokémon..." he said.

"But, dad,-" the young trainer protested.

"-I'll be busy all day with challengers and meetings, and you'll do a perfect work, I'm sure... Here..." Norman handed two Pokéballs to Wally, "take this. Use this borrowed Pokémon to get your own. Good luck."

Ruby wanted to protest further, show that he was still there and he too was a challenger of the gym and should be treated as such, but the leader was already back to tending to his Slaking, and both him and Wally were being pushed out by the guard. The boy sighed angrily, frustrated, but for now he had an important task in hand. Wally was looking sheepishly at him, as if he really didn't know what he was supposed to do now and Ruby was his only life-jacket. The boy sighed again, calming down and beckoning Wally to follow him back into Route 102.

He attempted conversation. "So... this is your first time leading with a Pokémon?" he asked.

Wally, excitedly stepping into the tall grass, laughed, "Is it that obvious? It wasn't my fault, though... I've always wanted to become a trainer, but my parents never let me..."

Yes, Ruby had gathered that much from the way he talked before. Something more he could relate to the boy... But he knew his own reasons for being denied his dream for so long, what were his? Would it be indelicate to ask? However, it was quite admirable the way Wally still looked at everything with amazement and undying determination in his eyes, his dad's Pokéball held tight in his hand. Ruby was just considering speaking up his thoughts, but a wild Pokémon appearance beat him to the boy's attention. A Ralts appearance!

"Look, Ruby, that one looks good, is it good?" the boy pointed and asked, almost yelling.

Ruby, who had only seen one Ralts while training there with his Pokémon, nodded quickly and said, "That one is very good, Wally! Throw out your Pokémon and battle it!"

The boy did so, and it turned out that Norman had lent him a Zigzagoon. Ruby was amused to see how Wally was as helpless as him at the very beginning of his journey, and instead of ordering the raccoon a specific move he just shouted, "Attack!" And so it did...

Even in attacking the Ralts Wally was gentle, afraid that he might make his new friend hurt too much if he were a bit more brute... Thankfully, his unorthodox technique was enough for the boy to capture him, and it was heartwarming when the boy let the Ralts out of his own Pokéball and embraced him. Ruby really, really didn't want to ruin that moment, but he also felt that he should leave the boy to his own adventures. He returned the confused-looking Zigzagoon to its home before clearing his throat and saying, "Hum, I probably should go and return this to dad... And I guess you're going back home now? Your mom was really worried about you..."

Wally looked up from where he crouched and nodded, smiling, "Yes, I do have to go..." He got up, and out of the blue he hugged Ruby too. "Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this meant to me, Ruby!"

The young trainer, surprised and somewhat blushing, awkwardly returned the hug and mumbled, "No, I actually have..." The gesture lasted for only a few moments before Wally was off into the city, waving at him one last time. But Ruby still had one thing to say...

"Don't let anyone stop you from being a trainer!" he shouted, and Wally faced him. "Even if you're going away, whatever reason they're using to stop you, if it's your dream, go live it..."

The other boy just smiled and nodded. Then he waved again and left.

The trip back to the gym in Petalburg was lonely and quiet, and Ruby was preparing himself to fight for his own dream... This time the guard let him pass without a word being said, and his father was no longer tending to his Pokémon when he arrived at the final room. He returned the Zigzagoon.

"It's done. Wally got his own Pokémon and he's leaving now," the boy announced.

"Good..." Norman replied, sounding uncertain.

"And what about me now? Can we fight already?" Ruby insisted. But the look on the leader's face was not promising at all.

"Look, Ruby, you're still very early on your journey to face me... What if you..."

"Really? What the hell, dad, I'm ready to fight now! I came all the way there just to do it!" the boy interrupted, upset and almost shouting. "If you want me to go back and solve your stupid puzzle I'll do it, bu-"

"Ruby, you're not ready yet!" Norman yelled, and then there was silence. The gym leader looked a bit sorry for what he'd just done, but he was decided. Still, he sounded calmer when he carried on, "When you have four gym badges, you can come back and face me, okay? Then, we shall fight as equals."

Ruby couldn't just accept this without thinking he was being underrated by his own father, dismissed as if he were just a kid, but it seemed that today was not supposed to be a victory to him... He sighed and nodded, turning back to leave. "Alright then. I'll be back much sooner than what you're thinking..." he promised.

The boy left before he could see the mask slipping off his father's face, revealing a bittersweet look of unabashed pride and worry. There were many worries that filled Norman's heart, regarding dangerous rumors he'd been hearing ever since he arrived in Hoenn and how vulnerable his little Ruby would always seem to him when he remembered the day the ugly scar upon his forehead was made... Thinking of his family being involved in all these shadowy events was unsettling, but as the frustrated young trainer so kindly reminded him, it was his turn to shine now... And so Norman hoped he did.

Ruby was furious when he finally closed the main door of the gym behind him, calling all three of his companions outside their Pokéballs to speak to them... Fish, Faolan and Finn were visibly concerned to see their trainer so upset, and surprisingly curious about his problems, or how else were they supposed to help him with them?

He wasn't ashamed to speak up, "I'm very sorry to inform you, guys, but there has been a change of plans... We'll have to carry on to the next gym challenge and kick their ass instead, because dad's not cooperating with me at all..."

The Pokémon all exchanged sad glances before Ruby went on. "I don't know, I think nothing will ever change with us... He's never gonna see me as nothing but a nuisance, a clumsy kid who constantly gets in the way of him being someone... The thing is, what if he's right? What if everything I'm trying to do is doomed to fail? Am I really that worthless?"

The boy buried his face in his hands, but his companions didn't let him be depressed for long... Finn and Faolan had their tails draped over each other, and their paws around Fish. The three of them nuzzled Ruby's arm and looked up to him with the utmost trust anyone could show. It melted the boy's sadness.

They've made it that far. Sure it wasn't that impressive considering it was just their second day and their third town, but in just one day they'd already formed a bond this close. They began to understand one another, to place their lives in each other's hands (and paws). Ruby had to have some value as a trainer, and it was reflected in every single one of his Pokémon's souls. They all smiled, and Ruby felt, once again, empowered. Sure, he'd face four gym leaders in battle, and he'd earn their respect and a badge. He'd come back and he'd get his fifth one too. They could do it, he was sure.

Smiling, his hand kindly brushed over the fur of the Poochyena and Zigzagoon and the smooth, moist skin of the Mudkip. Their own smiles doubled, strengthened by their successful efforts. Ruby got up, and they were ready to leave the city... but...

"Sorry again..." a familiar feminine voice called to him again. "You're Ruby, right?" Norman's son... "The boy who helped Wally?"

Now that was a pleasant surprise... Ruby turned to face Wally's mother. "Yes..." he replied. "We met a while before. Is it anything wrong? Is Wally okay?"

The woman chuckled lightly. "Oh, Wally is just fine. He just left for Verdanturf. I just want to thank you for what you did... Will you join us for tea?"

The boy pondered... It was still a reasonable time in the morning, and all of them could surely have something to eat before leaving Petalburg. He looked at his Pokémon and they seemed to approve of it. He agreed and Wally's mother led them to their house.

In time they were kneeling around a small table, joined by Wally's father, tea set in the middle, and the kind woman was pouring a generous dose of the drink in each cup. Ruby took it and drank from it most graciously, instructing his companions to be as polite as they licked the tea off from their own cups.

This seemed to amuse their host a lot. Then, Ruby's curiosity finally overcame him and he asked, "So, why did Wally have to leave? And why all the fuss about him having a Pokémon?"

His words made the others more sad than uncomfortable, and the man explained, "You see, Wally has been sick ever since he was a little boy. He can't breathe very well, and because of that he grew to be a frail, weak teenager. Going on a Pokémon journey was out of the question, because he could get himself hurt and in trouble and there would be no one there to help him... He left to Verdanturf because the air is cleaner there, and his aunt is a wonderful healer, so she might make him better..."

Ruby nodded, seeing the boy with whole new eyes. His determination seemed to grow brighter in these unfortunate circumstances, but he wondered if his advice from before had been appropriate... No, there was no doubt there: everyone should have the right to follow their own dream, no matter the situation...

The rest of the visit was spent in pleasant conversation, and Ruby felt somewhat cherished and appreciated in this place... After a while, though, he noticed it was getting far too late, and he said he had to go now. Wally's mother brought him to the front door, and just like his son had done before, embraced the young trainer tightly. "Thank you for helping Wally, he's always needed a friend, and it's wonderful that you helped him gain two now. It had been a while since I've seen him smile so much..." And then she said something that made his day, "I know you are Norman's son... but as Ruby alone you show a lot of promise..."

The boy smiled and then left with his companions, left Petalburg and followed onto the next route. Perhaps they'd find a gym in the next city...

Route 104 wasn't so different from the previous one, but the dream-like scent of salt in the air lulled Ruby to a sense of nostalgia, reminding him of a wonderful vacation so long ago that he only had memories of memories of it. Still he kept on training hard, and the newest addition to the group was a little male Wurmple that he named Felix. His size, however, was not to be fooled with, for upon training him Ruby discovered how much of a sick pleasure the worm drew from slaying others... He grew abnormally fast, soon (and unsurprisingly) evolving into a Cascoon. The others somewhat feared him, but it seemed to only make Felix happier about himself. Well, as long as everyone was okay...

Little after they got further into the route, a strange man wearing black glasses bumped into Ruby, saying he was looking for a strong trainer, but upon looking him over, admitted he wasn't going to find one there. The boy felt insulted, and as the man rushed away, he yelled bad words at him, showering him with obscene gestures as well. What the heck...

They trained more, and some of the route after that was a beach by the ocean. The salty air mystery was solved in that moment, and Fish gladly treaded along the shore, leaving frail, ephemeral paw prints as he walked by. The sea water was probably a bit too salty for the Mudkip's preference, but he didn't seem to mind much... At the end of the narrow strip of sand, there was an empty cottage and a wooden pier with a boat tied to it, but the house was empty and its door ajar... It didn't look abandoned, though... The whole thing looked very strange... But Ruby carried on.

They soon came to a forest: Petalburg Woods. The trees had grown to a large arch, their branches intertwined, making the light reach the grassy ground in green hues.

Here Felix finally evolved into a full-grown Dustox, rising from his cocoon in a mist of poisonous powder and a veil of beautiful wings. His Confusion and Poison Sting were merciless and hurtful to all bugs and grass-types, giving him all the souls he needed to grow. It was on that forest that the first female Pokémon of the group joined them: a rash Shroomish. Playful, brash and courageous, this plucky girl soon made herself quite useful to the team, the rustling sound of her attacks a warning to any opponent that came their way. Her name was Fye.

The whole team had become a strong unit, actually. Fish had faced a Bug Trainer alone and all his Pokémon fell after a single Water Gun each.

But not everything was perfect... There were hidden items everywhere, and some strange, little trees blocked some paths that seemed most interesting... How would Ruby get rid of those?

And then trouble appeared.

A strange-looking, formally-dressed man approached Ruby near the end of the forest, asking for the exact location of a Shroomish. The boy, confused, was about to point to a wild Shroomish that Felix was about to defeat, but they were interrupted once more. This time the man approaching them was beyond bizarre. Wearing what looked like blue pirate clothes, this bearded man shoved the first one, demanding something whose name Ruby didn't quite catch... He had a Pokéball in hand and began threatening the man... In this confusion, the wild Shroomish escaped, and Felix was now by his trainer's side, as the boy decided he had to protect this stranger.

"Hey!" he yelled, frowning. "If you want a fight so much, I'll take you on!"

The man, impressive in build, merely laughed at Ruby, but he accepted his challenge. Sadly, his only Pokémon was a measly Poochyena, which Felix had all the sadistic pleasure in torturing with poison and insanity, before finally taking it out. The man looked terrified and astounded at this new development, but all Ruby could do was congratulate the Dustox, who was surprisingly most kind and cuddly to him. The other quickly ran away, but his last words intrigued the boy deeply, "This isn't over yet! Team Aqua will still win the upper hand! See you in Rustboro!"

Team Aqua? What the hell was that? And wasn't Rustboro supposed to be the next town? But it seemed his confusion was still to grow...

"Thank Arceus he didn't take these papers!" the strange little man, sighed, relieved. "Thank you, boy, for saving me, but my Shroomish quest will have to wait! I must return to Devon Corporation and stop whatever Team Aqua is planning to do! Here, take this as a token of my appreciation!"

The man handed him a Great Ball before he ran off, out of the forest. Devon Corporation? Oh well, Ruby would surely learn of all that soon... For now, he merely returned self-satisfied Felix to his Pokéball and walked out of Petalburg Woods.

The path outside the forest treaded across a beautiful lake. Opposite the entrance to the woods there was another patch with growing berries shrubs, which Ruby shamelessly picked up. By that patch there was a small house, which had the words "FLOWER SHOP" beautifully written over the door. Extremely interested, the boy entered.

The shop was ran by three young women who had a thriving interest in the berry shrubs, particularly when they blossomed. They explained to him the best way to plant and nourish them as to make Hoenn the most flowery possible, and they filled his pockets with berries too! They even gave him a very cute Wailmer Pail, because a well-watered plant was a happy plant! Ruby couldn't wait to put this new knowledge to practice, so he came to the patch he'd just visited and watered it all over, looking forward to when they'd be all beautifully bloomed... After that, he decided it was time to go on, and the fact that Rustboro was so close motivated him more...

Here the last addition to their team for the moment was made, a male Marill who was a bit of a prankster called Flip. He grew strong like the others, but they tended to get annoyed with him for his practical jokes... There was not much Ruby could do about it except try and talk to the water mouse for him to calm down, they'd just have to see if things would work out...

In any case, all of them appreciated the beautiful walk across the winding bridge, over the lake, battling every trainer that came their way with wonderful fashion. Two twins even entered a double battle with him, in which Fye and Finn cooperated with a wonderful result! The little Shroomish had the feeling she would be overshadowed in a team with only males, but it turned out her efforts were completely accepted, especially by Finn. And, well, she was quite impressive in battle. It seemed the Zigzagoon was pretty friendly towards everyone, but Faolan had a special spot in his heart.

The rest of the route consisted on battling Magikarps and collecting more berries, and then the bridge was over and the lake behind them. Before the young trainer and his companions stood the biggest city they'd ever seen, Rustboro sitting amongst its tall buildings and noises.

"There it is, guys... Our first big challenge!" Ruby announced. "Now let's solve some mysteries and, of course, beat some gym leader ass!"

With unwavering motivation, the group stepped inside the city...

END OF PART TWO

Silly, silly Ruby, you thought you'd beat Norman with your Pokémon at level 10? Good thing that didn't happen!

I am growing far too attached to my babies, and I'll be most sad should one of them die... Also, I am a huge fan of Wally, and there should be close bonding of all sorts in this story, with humans and Pokémon alike! These characters have potential for that!

Anyway, my team at the time consisted on my level 12 Faolan (Poochyena) and Finn (Zigzagoon) and the level 11 Fish (Mudkip), Felix (Dustox, who I hoped would become a Beautifly, but am much happier this way), Fye (Shroomish) and Flip (Marill).

I am currently playing the third part to start writing it, but for now I have to update some of my other fics...

Once again, I hope you've enjoyed, and please review with your opinion! Thank you Eryn Goddess of Chaos and Yuki-Judai123 who did so last chapter!

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