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Chapter Two

I slept for most of the ride, leaning against the window. According to the GPS, there was still 2 hours left in the trip when I woke up to go to the bathroom at the nearest QuickTrip. I faded off again, only to wake up an hour later to someone shouting.

"DON'T YOU DARE, ADDISEN!"

I shot back up, and my fur bristled. Then I turned watery eyes to the neon pink sylveon next to me. She had pulled the glass tray from under the front seat and was moving the pink stone close to my face while I was sleeping.

"What the hel-" I started.

"-I already told you earlier to not do that!" my mother yelled. "Do you have any idea what your punishment will be if you force him to evolve?"

She shook her head vigorously.

"We'll lock you in your new closet for a couple of days," Dad said.

I knew that my parents weren't being cruel; getting thrown in prison for a year was the norm for forced evolution. In fact, it was merciful. My mom - being an espeon - could concentrate on more than just the road at one time. So Addisen kept to herself for the rest of the trip.

It was dark when I opened my eyes. I could dimly see the outlines of my dresser in an unfamiliar bedroom. My new bedroom. The digital clock on my desk seemed to be shouting out the fact that it was 3 hours into the morning. I wasn't on a bed, so I figured that most of the truck wasn't unloaded yet.

Wow, this place has some nice carpet. It could pass off as a blanket.

Beads of sweat lined my forehead.

Man, why is it so hot in here?

I decided that as long as I didn't wake anyone, there wouldn't be anything wrong with exploring the new place. Oh, and to find a thermostat to fix the temperature. I stubbed my toe at least 5 times before I even got out of the room.

If only I was an umbreon to see in the dark. AND WHY DO I KEEP STUBBING MY TOE?

Everything kept getting confused in my brain. Then I tripped over my long ears and face-planted one the tiled floor of the hallway.

"Ahaha! That was hilarious!" a familiar voice screeched. Oh mon. The one and only Addisen. And what in the distortions was she doing at 3 in the morning?

"Huh? W-where are you?" I said.

"In the closet next to your room. Where else would I be?"

Oh no. OOOOHHHHHH NO. She didn't dare.

"What's the temperature?" I asked.

She made a show of making comical clanging sounds as she wondered through the darkness. "Oh, maybe seventy degrees."

"Then why is it so hot in here?"

"Just go check in the bathroom mirror," she giggled. "The girls will love your new evolution."

I had to admit it to myself. I was scared. Please, anything but sylveon. "Where's the bathroom?" I asked in a dead voice.

"Across the hall from your new room. Which sucks, by the way. Mine is much better. Real shame that I won't be enjoying it for a few days."

I bolted for the door. Turned on the light. Looked into the mirror. And screamed.

Yeah, this was a short one. But cut me some slack. I'm currently on vacation for this chapter. This also applied for half of the first chapter. Please read my other stories, which do not take place in the "That" universe.

Expect the next chapter in four days. I want to get "The Truth Revealed" off of the hiatus. Point out if there are any grammatical errors in the story. And for heaven's sake, tell me if there are any plot loopholes or uncovered things in the story. Also, I intend to keep the rating for this story "T". Nothing can sway me on this decision. Out.

(Update from the future PatrioticSwellow: None of my stories are taking place in the "That" universe)

-PatrioticSwellow