Short chapter I forgot to release yesterday. Also, I've decided I'll make this a little longer. On that note, if you'd like, tell me your favorite element, form of matter, or anything up that road in a review or PM. I'll see if I can make other's powers like your suggestions. Thanks!

"What do you mean 'race of one' Esuna?" That's what he asked truth, what would I expect from him? He is strong, caring, and friendly, but also quite naïve. I conclude this thought because hasn't anyone noticed that this person came and accepted me and my powers without question?

Well what am I thinking? I do need to give the boy some credit. He's learned so much from me, gained more power because of me, and has been safe, mainly because of me.

Of course!

What I just said in my head? That's the main difference between us. I am used to relying on myself, and that's just my mental structure. He, he was a skilled Pokémon trainer that once believed strength alone was enough to beat the toughest of foes. Now, I see someone who relies on his friends now to survive.

Also… I should've died when those soldiers got me. But for some reason he came back, and because of him we both made it out alive. Perhaps my former self isn't so far away after all. But not yet… I cannot leave him just yet. I need him for something and once that something is achieved, I'll never see him again… but is that really the right thing to do?

"Fletch, you remember those pictures you saw me looking at?" He looked away and nodded. "You are never going to believe what I'm about to say." Fletch up a hand on her head and gently rubbed it. At first, Esuna wanted to throw him as far as possible, but eventually nuzzled his hand. "Oh!" She collected herself again.

"Out with it Esuna, what is it that bugs you so much? I want to fix it." Esuna was caught. Fletch gave her a look of endearment, catching her totally.

"I used to be a human." She looked away and let it sink in. "When I was a trainer, just about your age, one of my Pokémon got infected with this virus. It gave him a power that none could comprehend. For example, it was a Bisharp… with the power to use ice. I thought it was badass, really." She got free of his look and started to pace, hands behind her back. "Then one day the police came and said that my Bisharp was needed for global issues. They took him with the fake promise that he would be returned." Esuna gave him a sharp look. "Do I need to say what happened?"

"It's implied so no." He was honest.

"Shortly after, by powers came as a huge shock. I remember I dropped an expensive coin under a bench. When h couldn't reach it, I accidentally made a gust of wind in front of many people in a park. So I ran after releasing each of my Pokémon. That was the hardest thing I had to do in my twisted life." She frowned. "Then I ran into this Ninetails. If you know anything about them, it's that they can turn humans into Pokémon. This one was different though. This Ninetails promised to put an end to my suffering."

"And he turned you into a Pokémon?"

"Right." She made a hand gesture. "I was certain it would strip me of my wind powers, but I was wrong. So I no longer considered myself human, as I was not. And I do not consider myself a Pokémon, because I am not." Esuna looked at him. "Then Diantha found me and saw my powers. She also saw and felt how much suffering I've gone through. After enough counseling I was able to repress my powers unless I forced myself to use them. I had been with many trainers because of Diantha, and she rarely lets trainers use me. Even so, I always get sent back to her because I simply am never in sync with my trainer. Then you came along, and you felt different."

"Oh yeah?"

"Oh definitely!" She gave a dark smile. "You were probably one of the most self-absorbed trainers I've ever seen walk in there. But that wasn't all that I saw in you. I saw so much potential, I gave Diantha every possible sign that I wanted to at least spend a day with you. Turned out, that one day has us as partners-in-crime." Esuna put her hands around his neck. "You've changed in such a small time too. You are different, and I think that's wonderful. That's why I'm asking for your help to reclaim one of what I used to be." She walked towards a window.

"Uhh… okay now you lost me." She turned and smiled.

"I either find the Ninetails, reverse the curse forever. Or I clear my name and stay a Pokémon!" Fletch shook his head and steeled himself.

"So you got it all wrong Esuna." He said before hugging her. "I care about you, and I want you to be happy. But I know for sure doing any of those things will not bring you happiness. Look I could be a downer too, but I'm not. I'm okay with what you are, just as I am okay with what I am. I'm still a human, I just got happy dust coming out of my hands. And you are a… beautiful Gardevoir, Esuna. You just happen to have… destructive wind coming out of your hands."

"Whaa…" She froze and her entire face turned pink. "What was that?! A proposal!?" Fletch laughed and kept their hug tight.

"Sort of." He admitted. "The Caitlyn I met back in the Pokémon League, I loved her from the first glimpse I got from her. Cheerful, caring, and obviously, fucking though when it matters!" They both laughed. "She is nothing compared to the Esuna I know now." He sighed. "Okay how about this. We forget this entire thing about 'redemption' or 'reclaiming my humanity' business. We can't be the only two that are out here. There are probably hundreds of Pokémon and maybe even humans like us. Not monsters, Pokémon and people." He looked directly into her red eyes. "Just like you." Esuna pulled away softly and blushed heavily.

"Oh imagine this. I'm a Pokémon, but my human side is falling for you. Ain't that something?" Fletch started laughing louder.

"Well what's wrong with that?" Esuna hid her face and giggled. "So what do ya say? We get out there, act all normal and help the world become a better place, and become heroes." He offered his hand to Esuna who gave him a sweet look. She then hugged him suddenly. "Oh… whoa there."

"You really are a rare individual, you know that? It isn't every day a half Pokémon half human runs into someone like you. I'm glad I saved us both from that awful lab."

"And I'm glad I came back to heal you in time." Esuna gave him a gentle kiss that they held for a minute. When their lips parted Esuna smirked.

"You should see the look on your face." Fletch giggled.

"I never thought I'd love a Pokémon. Much less make-out with one." This made Esuna laugh.

"Well at least it was a Gardevoir and not a Muk, right?" He nodded.

"Right you are Esuna… right you are." He released her and walked towards the stairs. "Come on, let's get started." Esuna moved in front of him.

"This is a two-part mission. Before we start doing anything, we need to know how and where to look. I need you back here on the computers listening in on communications and looking for any odd activity." Fletch smiled and shrugged.

"Fine, but what if you get hurt?" She smiled and gave him a light punch.

"Then come save me!" With that she vanished and their mission had started.