Hello :) Here is chapter 6 of this story - I'm uploading it while pretending to be studying on my laptop... ;D This one is a bit of a filler but it had to be done to move the story along. I hope you enjoy anyway! :D

Disclaimer: Since yesterday I haven't gained ownership of pokemon, no... -.-

'It's investigating time!'

After announcing one of his familiar catchphrases, 'Detective Cilan' adjusted his flat brown cap and stroked his chin repeatedly, thinking on what to investigate first.

Seeing his brother was stuck at what he should do next, Cress stood up, flicking a strand of hair that hung over his eyes.

'I suggest you head on over to Striaton Park. That would be a good place to begin your investigations.' shrugged the blue orbed male before glancing at the red head for support.

'Yeah...' nodded Chili slowly. 'They may tell you to back off and leave everything to the police but they can't do anything to stop you. You're Iris's boyfriend and you're always there for her so they'll just have to deal with it. You're not going to let them stop you!'

Cilan smiled fondly at the youngest triplet after he had concluded his little speech.

'You're right. And besides, I have solved many difficult mysteries in my life.' he tweaked his bow tie arrogantly before listing off the problems he, Detective Cilan, had solved. 'The missing Cubchoo, the ghost train at Nimbasa City...' he trailed off, noticing his brothers were busy putting on their jackets and black shiny shoes.

Even Axew and Pansage were waiting ever so patiently by the front door.

'What are you doing...?' the green head questioned his triplet brothers, looking at them with his big, round meadow coloured orbs.

'What does it look like?' asked Chili, attaching his Pansear cuff links to the cuffs of his crisp white shirt. 'We're getting ready to investigate!' he pumped the air with his fist enthusiastically.

Cress shook his head, irritated, at the male with the fiery locks while tying up his smart shoes laces.

'I know you normally investigate alone but this case is major! You're going to need our help!' Cress smiled at Cilan, attaching his own Panpour cufflinks into his cuffs.

The chief investigator sighed and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. He loved his brothers with all his heart; they were some of his best friends. He hated hurting them. How was he doing to say what he wanted in a polite enough way that wouldn't hurt their feelings?

'Um well you see...' sighed Cilan before coming right out with what he wanted. 'I sort of want to do this alone... If you don't mind...' he paused, noticing his brothers were looking at him with large and confused eyes. 'I feel as if it's my fault that Iris is gone and that me and only me can sort this mess out. I hope you don't mind...?'

Chili was just about to open his mouth to say that he DID mind but Cress gave him a painful jab in the ribs with his sharp elbows.

'Of course we don't mind...' the long blue head glared at the red head who was rubbing his rib cage crossly. 'It's not your fault, it's Burgundy's but we still understand why you want to go alone...' he glanced at Chili more gently this time. 'Right Chili...?'

After the fire type pokemon trainer mumbled a 'right' and Cress smiled at Cilan, the triplet with the tufty green hair pulled both of his brothers into a hug.

'Thanks you two. You really are the best brothers in the world!'

For quite some time, all three triplets just stood in a circle, glancing from one person to another, their eyes shining and their teeth baring large grins.

The brotherly moment was interrupted by Pansage suddenly leaping onto his trainer's shoulders before bouncing about excitedly on Cilan's tufts.

'Pansage! Pan-pan-sage! Pansage!' the grass monkey fist pumped the air enthusiastically before the male reached up and pulled the pokemon down from his locks. 'Pansage...' he cupped his paws under his large head and made his eyes water cutely.

Cilan sighed and rolled his eyes fondly at his premium brand before taking Pansage down from his head and holding his in front of his face.

'Pansage...' he began as he massaged the pokemon's large ears which caused him to close his eyes in a pleasured way. 'Of course you can always come with me to investigate - you are my number one partner!'

At this Pansage smiled happily with his eyes still closed while Cilan continued massaging and talking.

'But not today...' this caused the pokemon to open his eyes and call his name in confusion. 'Today I need you to take care of Axew...' the connoisseur paused to nod at Axew who was sitting in the corner of the room, biting his little green hands, looking very lost indeed without Iris. 'You're the only one I can trust to look after Axew. He thinks of you as a big brother and a best friend all rolled into one. You're the perfect one to take care of him while Iris is away.'

Once Cilan finished his speech, Pansage's tanned cheeks went pink with embarrassment but he smiled at his trainer and best friend sincerely.

'Pansage pansage...' the grass monkey nodded his head slowly and bowed in a gentlemanly way. He was a bit disappointed that he wasn't allowed to help with the investigating but pride over the fact that Cilan trusted him and only him made all that vanish into thin air.

'Thanks Pansage. You're the best pokemon partner I could wish for!'

After Cilan hugged his grass monkey pokemon, the grass haired detective turned to his brothers who was grinning from ear to ear after witnessing the incredible bond between their brother and his pokemon.

'I'm going to go to the park now. 'he informed Cress and Chili while pulling on his brown cargo jacket over his usual shirt and waistcoat combo. 'I don't know how long I'll be but I'll definitely be home by tonight.'

After shaking each of his brother's hands gratefully, Cilan walked out of the door to his and Iris's apartment.

He got to the other side of the street when he turned his head round to see his siblings and the two pokemon waving anxiously to him, silently wishing they could go along with him.

'Don't worry, my brothers! I'll be just fine!' Cilan waved his arms to the people watching him reassuringly.

Chili, who was the most confident of the triplets, waved his arm back positively, having total faith in his older brother. Cress, on the other hand, wasn't so reassured.

'You will come back by tonight, won't you?' he called to Cilan who was almost by the gates of Striaton Park. 'And you'll call us if you need help won't you?'

Chili rolled his fiery orbs at the worried male but Cilan was used to Cress's worrying so he just grinned in the most reassuring way he could.

'I'll be just fine!' the connoisseur yelled back before he disappeared through the gates.

And with that, Chili dragged Cress back inside and shut the door, leaving the two wondering if Cilan really would be all right.

There you go! Thanks ever so much for reading! :D So what will Cilan find when he investigates Striaton Park...? Find out tomorrow! ;P Haha thanks again for reading. I'm gonna go now and party because it's the end of term at last! Boy, I'm so ready for Easter! Partying and role-playing all night on twitter, right TT...? ;D Thanks again for the last time! xD

AmyBieberKetchum to sign out and pack up for the holidays xD See you tomorrow! :D