There weren't many things that could break Sceptile's cool. But now, he just stared dumbly at Snivy, unsure what to do.
"You heard me, big guy. I want to battle with you." Snivy looked him straight into the eyes, fearless and confident. Sceptile didn't remember ever feeling so uncomfortable and confused. He had no idea how to respond.
"Just tell me why, then I'll consider." The Forest Pokemon sounded almost desperate.
"Just to show you I'm as strong as you are." Snivy's mask was slowly falling apart, her insecure side showing through.
So, that's what this is all about. Sceptile almost facepalmed. Of course, her stubbornness and pride won't accept mere word. She needed concrete evidence. On one hand, it was nice knowing she wanted to prove herself to him. On the other, he didn't want to battle her. But he had to respond somehow.
"Bring it on, Snivy. Let's have it your way." Sceptile sighed and took his place.
Snivy almost backed down. Challenging him was one thing, but actually battling a fully evolved Pokemon who defeated a legendary was whole lot different. She took a deep breath and launched a Leaf Storm.
Sharp leaves sped toward Sceptile. He drew his blades, braced himself and endured the attack.
"What are you playing? Fight!" Snivy was almost delirious.
"There's no need..." Sceptile didn't get the chance to finish. This time Snivy decided to use Leaf Blade. The bigger Pokemon was saved by his quick reflexes. He grabbed Snivy's tail, but not without taking some damage. Grass Snake Pokemon enjoyed seeing his little reaction to pain. Or was it just the fact he held her, even though she was hanging upside down.
Sceptile looked her in the eyes. Why were his eyes so pretty? Pretty? That's it!
Snivy chuckled to herself and prepared to use Attract. She was going to need all her charm for this one.
It worked! Sceptile stared at her completely infatuated. Wait a minute, she didn't even launch the attack.
"I don't know what are you playing, but stop this moment!" Snivy tried to break free from the Forest Pokemon's grasp.
Sceptile smiled softly. Then he gently put her in his arms so she was comfortable. She didn't resist.
"What I'm playing is called Snivy is so beautiful she doesn't need Attract to make me fall in love." Sceptile's voice was sincere, his eyes were warm and gentle. Snivy almost felt secure. But then her head spun. Did he just...?
"Do you really, really mean it?" In Snivy's head everything turned into a big blur. She was almost exhausted from all the emotions. Her desperate wish to prove herself worthy, all the trouble she made in the process and now this, Sceptile admitting being in love with her...so many on her mind.
"I do, Snivy. I saw right from the start you were a fine Pokemon, great battler and a pretty girl, all in one. You didn't have to try so hard to prove yourself, you were worthy to me from the moment I first saw you. I just hoped you wouldn't mind the differences between us."
Snivy had no idea what she was doing. She could hear her voice, but it sounded like another person talking. This was all so new. She just went with the flow.
"What differences, Sceptile?" Those beautiful eyes again. He was one seriously handsome Pokemon. "We're in love with each other and we want to spend a lot of time together."
Now it was time for Sceptile's head to explode. Sure, he's been in love before, but this time the girl loved him. She chose him.
The Forest Pokemon gently placed Snivy on one of the tree branches. "I know it's not much, but from now on this is your castle, my dear."
Snivy smiled. She had a truly beautiful smile, especially when she was happy. And she didn't remember ever being this happy.
"I love you, Sceptile." Snivy blushed as she was saying it.
"That's all I ever needed to hear to be happy, my dearest Snivy." Sceptile smiled softly as he was getting closer and closer...
A bit further, Bulbasaur watched everything from the distance, accompanied by Pikachu.
"Just please don't start that I-knew-all-along-this-would-happen story." Said the electric mouse tiredly.
"You really need to learn more about love, my friend."
"Maybe some other time. I'll go see what's taking Ash so long." Pikachu ran to the lab.
"Still a kid, just like Ash." muttered Bulbasaur. Then he went back to his secret rock to dream about his love some more. When will she come to visit again?
And that's it. My first finished story :D
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