~ Eevee

*December 20, 2550

I admit when Sylveon told me it was only a week before his birthday I was really surprised he didn't mention it sooner. He simply shrugged saying it wasn't really a big deal, but I insisted me, Riolu, and him are all going to celebrate it together.

He didn't really object, saying he couldn't wait now. But since the week went by fast I hardly had time to prepare anything but I did the best I could to make sure he had a good time.

Me and Riolu went to Sylveon's house together. In the limo I held his present to my chest, but then I heard Riolu whistle at me and I snapped to attention.

"Uh yes?"

"What do you see in Sylveon anyways Eevee?"

"Hold on what?"

I didn't know what he was talking about, but I tried to take a guess from his tone.

"Why do you dislike him or something?"

"Of course I do. I mean I don't even think he's as nice and carefree as he is. I think he's just really messing with you and is just going to end up hurting your feelings in the long run."

"Do you even know anything about him that as bad as you say?"

Riolu had nothing to say to that but looked like he was on the verge of saying something mean.

"Exactly. If you really took the time to get to know him you might actually find out that he's a decent Pokemon, instead of fighting with him all the time. Besides he saved my neck when I was in a hard time, and if it wasn't for him I wouldn't even exist today. So don't go accusing my friend when you don't even know him as well as I do!"

Riolu flinched a bit and remained silent.

I felt irritated at Riolu and glared at him in silence.

"We have arrived, young master."

"Thanks Shiftree."

Riolu then left the car to go knock on the door for Sylveon.

When I saw Riolu coming with Sylveon I couldn't help but smile, and as if on cue Sylveon smiled too and politely waved at me.

"Happy birthday Sylveon!"

I said as I walked over to him to give him a hug.

"Hey Eevee. Thank you for going all the troublefor this. I really appreciate it."

He said as he patted my head and I looked at up at him.

"Umm, Eevee! Where did you say we were going?"

"To the skating rink first. Then to Magikonalds for lunch and then finish it off with a snowball fight at the park."

"Wow that sounds like fun. Thanks Eevee."

We all sat down and took off after Riolu gave his driver the directions.

"Oh Sylveon here is your present."

"Hehehehe. You didn't have to Eevee. You already doing a lot by planning everything today. So this is really a lot to ask from you already."

"No I don't mind. I just wanted to do something nice for you to pay you back for all you've done. Now go on and open it already."

"Alright then."

He gently ripped off the wrapping to reveal the item I bought for him.

"TM # 50 - Substitute?"

"Hehehe.That was a joke. Just take the paper off and the real name is behind it."

"Okay."

He did as I said and when he saw the actual title he started laughing.

"TM # 19 Seismic toss?! A bit avant garde don't you think?"

"Hey it should work it's wonders. Especially on the Pokemon with the higher levels."

"Right. I'm sure it will come in handy thanks Eevee."

Riolu turned on some music and soon we were all singing along to the typical roadtrip songs.

When we arrived a lot of Pokemon were in all full swing skating already.

Some fell down, others didn't even flinch. There was a couple that almost tripped but caught theirselves in time.

I kept my eyes on them for a moment, as I was putting on my skates.

Wondering if that will be me someday, gliding away with my date, with no cares in the world.

My thoughts were interrupted when Sylveon was attempting to skate and fell flat on his chest with an Oumph!

I laughed at him so hard I almost fell off the bench.

"Not as good as I used to be. But I'll get the hang of it eventually."

He tried to stand again but only fell down once more. And when I laughed again, this time I really did fall off the bench.

"No, no. Let me show you how it's done."

Riolu said as he was spinning around Sylveon on the floor.

He skated away and did a complicated series of spins and twists. I was about to applaud him when he tripped backwards without warning and fell on his back.

Sylveon laughed while getting up but barely able to stand with his wobbly legs.

"Wow you sure have class don't you Riolu?"

I simply shook my head at him and skated onto the rink.

(Note : How will Sylveon's birthday go? Find out in 1.5 Ch 4 ~ Eevee!)