The two Eons wandered through the forest, barely visible in the pitch blackness. They could not notice something lurking in the bushes, which moved as silent as a hunter's pace as it stalked its prey. It was too quiet; too subtle to be noticed. If the two had examined the bushes behind them, they would have just barely been able to see a set of eyes. Each eye had a terrible, piercing red iris, that stared at the two feline-like Pokemon as they continued their way through the shadowy woods. The horrid eyes blinked, as the being that held those eyes determined when to strike.
Desmond's eyes had adapted to the darkness over the years, He could see perfectly fine. The same could not be said for Alia however, as she was made for the snow, not the pitch black night. So the Umbreon generously brightened his golden rings for Alia. They pulsed a bright yellow as they illuminated the path before them in a short distance. "Thanks Dezzy," the Glaceon said, smiling at Desmond. The Umbreon could not stop smiling. It felt great being depended on by someone you loved. Even if it was something as simple as brightening up the darkness, he was appreciated for it.
There was a soft rustle in the bushes alongside the two Pokemon and Desmond's ears perked up. He slowed down his pace as he eyed at the bush. After a moment of staring at the bush, he shrugged it off and continued to help Alia find her way home. Probably just the wind, his mind yammered. Another rustle soon followed. Before Desmond could catch onto the sound, something flew out of the bushes with a hideous snarl.
The shadow was huge, nearly twice the Glaceon's size. It flew past Desmond's light, showing the orange and white details on its sleek, canine body before pouncing onto Alia, its short, but spiky claws extended. Desmond's heart seemed to sink with horror as he could recognize the shape. It was a Houndoom.
Alia screamed as the Houndoom struck her, rolling with her on the ground before it pinned her to the cool grass, snapping at her with its deadly fangs. Desmond knew that Houndoom were lethal and intent on violently mauling those unlucky enough to cross them.
With a strong defiant growl, Desmond charged at the Houndoom in the same, threatening manner. He tackled the Houndoom off of the Glaceon, and when Alia came to her senses, Desmond was already viciously attacking the large mutt, swiping at its face with his smaller, inferior claws. The Umbreon savagely unleashed his rage on the Houndoom, his teeth gritted together in anger. But his tiny claws weren't enough to repel the Houndoom.
Alia watched in horror, and with a loud bark, the mongrel slashed at Desmond's face. He threw his head back and cried out in pain as the hell-hound's claw dragged down the side of his face, leaving a harsh, bloody gash alongside Desmond's right eye. Alia shrieked in terror, as the Houndoom would soon enough begin to maul Desmond apart. She huffed in breath, and released an Ice Beam in the air.
It was thankfully enough to cease the Houndoom from making another slash. With its guard lowered for a split second, Desmond swiftly drove his head into the Houndoom's neck, his fangs flashed out and ready to sink into the canine's neck. He used his free paws to hold down the Houndoom's legs and immobilize him from throwing Desmond off. Instead of trying to release Desmond's hold around his neck, he laughed. It was a cold sly laugh, and it spoke with a low, rusty voice like a malicious demon spawn. Both its evil tone and the words it uttered made Alia stare in awe and terror.
"Desmond... it's been far too long.." He smirked. It was an evil smirk that implied an impending threat. Desmond paused for a moment, his mouth still closed around the Houndoom's neck. The voice was dreadfully familiar.
He... he knows me... He can't be from the-
That was enough thinking for now. He made to sink his teeth into the Houndoom's meaty neck, but resisted at the last second. "Get lost," he demanded, releasing his hold on the dog's limbs. The Houndoom immediately pushed Desmond off before dashing into the woods, disappearing from view as it fled into the night.
Desmond panted for a moment, and made to turn to Alia before his gash flared with stinging pain. He clenched his teeth together and his front paws nearly gave out on him. Alia rushed to him, terribly scared for the injured Umbreon. Blood streamed down his face to his chin. "Desmond!" She cried out, nearly in tears.
Desmond comfortingly nuzzled her cheek with the clean side of his head that wasn't caked with blood, the same fear brewing in his heart. If he had died, he would have never been able to say what he had always wanted to say. Now he dreadfully wished that Alia would know his feelings. "Alia.." He uttered, his voice was wavering from his pain, but also from fear. "I'm so glad you're safe.. you mean so much to me. I.. I love you."
Alia's heart seemed to rise in her chest and explode like a firework at this revelation. A hot blush tinted the Glaceon's cheeks a warm cherry-red as his cheek brushed warmly alongside hers. And his words.. they...
Her mind was swimming with thoughts of the love she felt for Desmond. She couldn't even think straight. She had admired him since day one. He had a calming, yet soothing presence whenever he walked by. He was a handsome Umbreon who kindly appreciated being around her. And now, he had just told her that he loved her.
"Desmond, I.. I love you too.." she replied, her voice soft and gentle as she gazed into his pure red eyes. Desmond returned the gaze, looking in her blue eyes which sparkled like the Arctic waters. Without a word, he closed his eyes and licked at her lips with his smooth tongue. Alia's eyes slowly closed shut as she returned the favor, her tongue wavering and flicking at his. Harbored in the back of Alia's mind, the fact that the vicious beast that attacked her knew Desmond by name rested there. But she didn't notice in the least.
They embraced each other for sometime. It was a passionate moment between the two lovers that seemed to last forever. Now, they stood beside each other, close enough so that they could feel each other's soft fur. Their tails were connected as well, with Alia's tail overlapping Desmond's bulky tail. They nuzzled each other underneath the moonlight and the twinkling stars.
Finally, Alia had slowly pulled back. "I should really get home now.." she whispered. Desmond nodded in understanding. Surely her brothers were worried sick by now. "Ok.. I love you Alia.." He planted a gentle kiss on the Glaceon's furry cheek, which was a bright pink color. "Good bye Desmond," she said in a loving voice. She smiled at him before turning to go home.
As Desmond followed his own path, he was still thinking of Alia. Of how she had confessed her secretive love for him and when they kissed underneath the moonlight. Although, this next thought seemed to push off any happiness Desmond had felt at that moment. This thought replaced those feelings with worry, terror, and dread.
The Houndoom knew him. He called Desmond by name, and his voice was horribly familiar. Did they find him again? Would they be after him again? Would they not stop until everything was taken from him? Staring at the night sky in his burrow, Desmond's mind still held these thoughts, and for the first time in several years, he was frightened.
