Chapter 6:

"Seriously Axel, I'd expect better from a future alpha. Starting fights with your own pack is not a good vibe to send off." Jake mumbled. Axel and Seiko got into a brawl which eventually was broken up by Jake who was furious to see them fighting over petty reasons…they both made up an excuse when he had shown up.

Turning to me, Jake looked at me curiously and then returned his gaze to his younger brother. "Did you ever catch anything?"

My ears flattened and Axel looked away. Jake shook his head and got up heading back to the field. "You should know Farrah that it is difficult to hunt at night. Since you are learning, I think you should try hunting two hours before sun down if you want to catch your own meal. I will go fetch you both something to eat, but I expect improvement from you Axel. Farrah, I'll be back shortly." I nodded and he dashed off into the dark.

Letting out a sigh, I looked over to Axel who was still tending to his paw. "Does it hurt?" I asked quietly.

Axel looked up and shook his head with a smug smile. "Nah, Seiko didn't get me to badly…not as bad as I got him though. I'll be fine." He muttered. I nodded and looked back outside. Stars were twinkling in the sky and I couldn't help but smile to myself. I may have changed into a Pokémon but at least the sky still looks the same.

"So…do you like it here?"

I looked over to Axel who was looking at me intently. I smiled and my ears perked up. "I like it a lot actually. It feels nice having a place I can consider a place to live…somewhere I can try and fit in." he smiled and wagged his tail.

"Well, you'll fit in just fine. I just hope you find yourself comfortable here." He said with smile. I grinned. He really did make me feel happier here. I looked back outside and lowered my head.

"Are you and Seiko enemies, Axel?" I whispered bringing my eyes to his. He shook his head with a sigh.

"No. He just tends to get himself into mischief. I get along with everyone fine here…why is he bothering you still?" he asked with a hint of concern. I shook my head.

"Not at the moment." He nodded and looked outside and we were silent for the time being.

X

The next morning was warm and bright. I walked happily over to a small creek and lapped up some water to ease my thirst.

"Morning goldilocks."

I inwardly grimaced at the name and turned my head to see Seiko grinning at me.

"Morning tramp." I replied continuing to drink. He made an "ohh" sound and walked up beside me and began to drink right next to me. Immediately getting up, I backed up and walked away, not in the mood for his company.

"Wait, Farrah." He called while blocking me from going any further. "Look, I think we got off on the wrong paw. Think we could start over?" he asked somewhat hopeful. I stared at him not sure whether he was teasing or being serious. I didn't know him well enough to know, so I just nodded.

Grinning, he tugged me alongside. "Well then, how about you and I go for a stroll?" I cocked my head. "A stroll?" he nodded.

"Sure, why not? We can get to know another better, maybe catch a few Spearow for brunch. It might be fun." He smirked with a devilish grin. I looked at him suspiciously.

"If you dare try anything on me-"

"No I won't! I swear, common." He said while trotting towards the field.

We were walking along for about fifteen minutes until we reached a dipped cavern in the middle of the path, which looked like a trench. Leaning over cautiously, I could see it was more of a rapid water way that flowed down into the creek.

"Oh wow, you can actually see everything from up here." I whispered a bit surprised. The landscape was gorgeous and you could tell how far the valley actually stretched.

"Yeah, it's nice aint it? I'd hate to admit it but Axel was the one that showed me this place. He and I used to be friends when we were younger, but he began to grow hateful and power hungry that I decided to steer off of him. That's why we clash all the time; he hates it when I interfere with things that he claims…you being one of them."

I felt myself blush but I looked at him confused.

"That doesn't sound like Axel at all though…he isn't like that…" I mumbled. Seiko let out a sigh.

"I know you think that but trust me, he really is a jerk. I was only teasing you, but he just can't stand it for anything, even for me to have a special someone in my life. One time he even framed me for stealing food from the cave, but it was actually his doing. Being a Houndoom they just automatically thought I was trouble to a 'T'. It saddens me when he lies to us like that…"

That doesn't sound like Axel…I mean, I have only known him for a few days but still. Wow this is getting awkward...

I didn't answer but simply nodded and continued admiring the view.

"Farrah, would you like to be my girl?" Seiko whispered in my ear. Honestly, I was disturbed. Something about him just didn't feel right.

"I'm sorry, I just am not interested." I stated not looking him in the eye. I could hear him let out a sigh.

"Well, it was worth a shot." He said with an arrogant chuckle. "Alright goldilocks, let's get back before everyone starts worrying about you. "

I cautiously walked behind him as we walked on a narrow ridge. "Are you sure this is safe? Why didn't we just go the way we came?" I whispered trying to get as close to him as I could, feeling like with one wrong move I could fall.

"It's a shortcut, don't worry." He muffled feeling rejected and aggravated.

I sighed and followed suit, but suddenly felt the earth beneath me crumble. Clawing at the ground furiously, I felt myself sliding down the rock-basin's edge as my claws dug into the earth.

"Eahhh! Help!" I screeched as I continued to sink farther and farther towards the rushing rapids.

"Farrah!" Seiko gasped. I saw him frozen in place and for once was fearing that he wouldn't do anything that I wanted.

"D-do something! I'm going to drown!" I screeched as I continued clawing the side as I got closer and closer to the water.

Seiko paced frantically. "I will have to go get help! If I go down there-I can't swim!"

My eyes widened hearing this and I began to fight against gravity even harder.

"YOU CAN'T SWIM?!" I screamed. But I didn't get an answer, as I look up to see Seiko was already gone.

"Oh Arceus!"

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