Friendly Rivals And "Sibling Company"

Azelf looks after Kibou thanks to Plush bringing him to their room. She is talking with Plush, trying to figure out what happened. "You brought him here like this, but what caused him to faint?" Plush goes bright red. "Uhh, I-I dunno… I found him like this…?" Azelf looks at him suspiciously. "I don't think that's right… He doesn't just faint for no reason." Plush becomes increasingly nervous and begins to fidget in place slightly. "I don't have a clue, none at all!"

Azelf's golden yellow eyes sharpen and tighten up. "Are you suuuuuuuuuure? You're face and body tell a different story…" He makes a terrible lie. "Yeah! I definitely have no idea how he fainted! I found him in the entertainment center like this!" Azelf isn't as silly as she might act. "Alright Plush, what are you hiding?" She leans in closer to his face. Plush whimpers at this, "I-it is embarrassing…" Her worried look becomes an interested smile. She leans in dangerously close, very close to kissing him. She speaks in a quiet tone. "Oh? And what might it be?" Her being very close makes him anxious. He can smell her scent. "D-do I have to tell you?" She winks at him. "I'd like to know so I understand what caused him to faint." she pulls away from him and goes back to tending to Kibou.

He tries to answer without giving it away. "W-well he fainted from laughter…" Azelf raises an eyebrow. "Laughter? I didn't even know he could faint from that…" She whispers to herself after hearing that. "I never knew that was even possible…! Kibou might be giggly, but I would've never guessed that was the reason!" She wants more answers. "Okay, what caused him to laugh so hard that he fainted?" He tries the easy way out."I-I'd rather not say… you'd tease me…" Azelf's eyes light up. "By any chance, does it have anything to do with someone? If so, I won't say anything to anyone." He meekly answers, bracing for the whiplash. "It was Shaymin…"

Azelf's mouth drops open slightly and she starts giggling. She asks further with this giggly tone. "And… what happened?" He nervously responds. "W-well… y-you know how I have a habit of… c-cuddling pillows?" Azelf shakes her head 'no'. "I didn't know you did that… how cute!"

Plush blushes at this. "N-no… I-It's not c-cute…" Azelf pats Kibou on the stomach a few times. He doesn't wake up. "Sure it is!" she then goes on about something he doesn't care for, but he hears one specific thing that catches his attention. "But if you think about it, that would be an awesome trait! If you were to get a girlfriend, the two of you could cuddle! Just like how I want to do that with the one I love…" she sighs, lost in her own thoughts. He cautiously lets this out. "T-that's the problem… I may have accidentally… cuddled someone…"

Azelf tickles Kibou's nose for a few seconds, causing him to sneeze and wake up. Azelf turns to Plush. "And? Was it Shaymin?" Plush does not even respond to this and instead covers his face with his chest fluff. Azelf giggles and purposely speaks in a low tone, but not low enough to conceal her comment. "How cute… you two would compliment each other perfectly!" He hears her, but doesn't fully understand what she said. "W-what?!"

She fake coughs. "Oh, uuhh… don't worry about it. Look! He's up now!" She looks at Kibou, who is confused. "How did I get here?" Plush explains. "You fainted…" Kibou looks at him. "I guess I laughed too hard? Oh well." He holds his head. "I do feel lightheaded though…" Azelf decides to be a little bit flirty with the Mew. "I can make you feel better you know… You just have to let me do all the work." She looks at him endearingly and in a slightly seductive manner.

"How cute… you two would compliment each other perfectly!" Plush teases. Kibou tilts his head at both Azelf's weird behavior and Plush's comment. Azelf, however, freezes in place, pupils as small dots and very nervous. She laughs anxiously. "Ahahahaa….. What-What're you talking about?" He gives her a smug look. "You know what I'm talking about~" he whispers to Azelf "I know you love Kibou~"

She immediately floats away from Kibou and starts talking to Plush telepathically. "And I know you wouldn't just hug Shaymin for no reason. You have zero proof that I have any feelings for Kibou! I just like acting like a seductive girl sometimes… it's funny to see him not understand any of it." she crosses her arms, her cheeks a little bit red. He whispers to her, "I remember what you said last night, 'I wanna hold him tight and never let go…' I know for a fact you love him~ Just admit it, I won't tell anyone~" his expression is sly and he believes he's got her.

She throws her best effort. "Ask him! He would know because I don't hide anything from him! We're just friends and that's all. You can't make friends magically love each other, and I wouldn't want to be in a relationship with him, he's too childish and innocent. He probably doesn't even understand what a date is! You on the other hand though… You definitely have the hots for Shaymin. I can see it in your eyes. You enjoyed cuddling her… Don't think about saying you didn't because that's a complete lie." she smirks at him.

"I love cuddling everyone and anyone! In fact…" he starts to go in for a cuddle on Azelf. She isn't stupid and stops him in place with her psychokinesis. "Yeah, no. I'm not falling for such a ploy, Plush. Some of the others may have forgotten about you, but I know your antics. I guess this means only one thing…" she makes a video camera appear behind her. "If you keep going like this, I guess I'll just have to use this, but it doesn't really make a difference now does it? I was gonna use it regardless of what happens this reunion."

This whole silent conversation is nothing but nonsense and pure stupidity to Kibou. He finally speaks up after a critical lack of comprehension. "Umm… I don't get it. What are you two trying to say? Why are we using sign language? Can I play too?" Azelf turns to him and speaks. "Don't worry about it, just a friendly staring competition." She goes back to Plush. "I swear, this means war if I catch you saying anything…" her face doesn't really reflect the seriousness in her words.

"And what are you gonna do if I do say something? You have nothing on me~ But I sure as heck know for a fact you loooove Kibou~ So tell me, what are you gonna do to me if I tell?" Unbeknownst to him, she has one little thing up her sleeve that Plush doesn't know about. A secret so to say. "Go ahead. Test me if you want. Tell or ask Kibou about me loving him. He won't know what you're talking about. But just know this: you say it, you're gonna get it." She breaks her gaze from him and teleports away, confident that nothing will come from this.

Kibou has grown bored. "I don't know what's going on. Are we gonna do something else now?" Plush asks him. "Hey Kibou, mind if I ask you something?" he looks at Plush. "Hit me with your best shot!" Plush whispers as quietly as he can. "Do you like Azelf?" Kibou happily nods. "I do. She's an awesome friend and is the best to play with! However, she can be a bit strange though… she likes to pinch my nose and stretch my cheeks…" He asks further. "I mean, do like her more than a friend…" He tilts his head, curious as to what he means. "Huh? What do you mean?"

Plush refines it. "I mean, do you love her?" Kibou understands it now but the truth here is, he doesn't know that love also means something else. His idea of it is much different than what Plush is actually talking about. Kibou happily answers. "Yeah! I love her the most! She's my best friend and gets the most love!" Plush doesn't know that Kibou's understanding of love is very different from what he actually means. He thinks he's got Azelf now. He confidently speaks. "Well Azelf loves you too, you should let her know you love her! But… don't tell her I said anything okay?"

He floats up into the air. "Oookaayyyyy! I'm gonna take a nappy now, maybe it'll stop my head from hurting…" He floats onto his bed and curls up. "See you later Plush…" and within seconds, he somehow falls completely asleep. Plush doesn't question how that's possible and leaves.


The lake trio has ended up in Uxie's room. This isn't planned, it just ended up with all three of them being in the same place at the same time. Azelf is spreading the juicy info she got from Plush to Mesprit. They both sit on Uxie's bed while he sits in a chair, writing something in a book.

"He brought Kibou into our room and Kibou had fainted from something, so I asked him what happened and he told me that he 'accidentally' cuddled Shaymin. The only other thing that would be better than that is if he said he kissed her." Mesprit's eyes widen slightly. "Seriously…?" Azelf nods proudly, hands on her hips. "Yeah, he was sweating and hesitant to tell me. I know he likes her for sure… we just gotta see where it goes from here."

Mesprit puts her hands together. "They would make an adorable couple. Plush and Shaymin. I can see it happening, although, I caught wind of their first encounter and I think he believes she sees him as a total whack job." Azelf raises her voice, an assertive tone. "I won't stand for them not being together! I will make sure they end up on the right foot with each other… but how to go about doing it?" She begins thinking. Mesprit doesn't like the idea. "Azelf, remember what happened the last time you tried to set two legends up with each other?"

Azelf looks at her. "Oh yeaaahhh… perhaps it would be better if I don't try that." she nervously laughs. "We don't want that to happen again." Mesprit nods. "Lesson learned then. On another, more positive note…" She smiles at Azelf. "Seems you've gone back to being yourself now, are you feeling better now?" Azelf smiles back. "Yeah… I guess I just needed to see some good friends, play a few games, and tease an Eevee."

Mesprit is pleased by this. "I guess me and Uxie won't have to be worrying about you unless those two show up?" Azelf punches a fist into her hand. "I don't care, I'll be kicking their asses if they do show up. I'm gonna send every ounce of anger and suffering they caused me right back at them." Mesprit becomes slightly worried. "O-okay… Let's back it up now, we don't wanna hurt anyone, right?" Azelf puts her hands down and has an annoyed tone. "I know… Arceus won't let anyone fight in the hall no matter what."

Mesprit smiles. "Good. I'd rather not have to pull you off of them again like last time…" she changes the subject. "Back to Plush, you sure you're 100% sure he loves Shaymin?" Azelf confidently answers. "Who would cuddle someone just because they can? Nobody does that! He only does it to those he loves because when he and Kibou beat that evil human, that's what he did to his owner! I'm 1000% sure he loves her."

Mesprit giggles. "If so, then I hope we can catch them when they think they're alone and spread this around like wildfire." Azelf's eyes gleam. "You bet. This is a serious blackmailing opportunity that we can't miss. Mesprit's eyes gleam as well. "Then we both have to be ready to capture the moment at any point in time." she makes a camera appear. "We need these on demand, so I hope you have enough storage because I don't think they're gonna be the only ones we catch…"

Azelf nods. "Hell yeah, I know we're gonna get some juicy dates and hookups this reunion, I can feel it!" With that sentence, she and Mesprit begin giggling and whispering to each other. Uxie, who has been silent this entire time, finally speaks up.

"Alright you two, can you stop acting so intrusive and figure out why both of you are in here now? Didn't you have something to tell me Mesprit?" This makes her remember. "Yeah, I do. I know that Azelf has feelings for a certain someone and I also have feelings for a certain someone, but what about you? We never see you trying to ask anyone out or trying to flirt with other girls." Uxie stops writing in his book and closes it, sighing.

"I've tried in the past. Nothing works out for me. I've embraced what one of my ex'es called me: 'A blind geek who has no feelings whatsoever'. Face it Mesprit, I won't find love because love is something I don't know how to feel. I've read a few of my romance books, and none of them make it truly clear as to what the characters are feeling. None of these 'Romance' stories explain the characters internal feelings, what thoughts this feeling creates, nothing! These romance books are preposterous and false!" he crosses his arms upon finishing his statement.

Mesprit tries to sympathize with him. "It's all about timing Uxie, you can't rush a relationship. You can't find true love, for it finds you instead." Uxie doesn't believe her. "Ugh… that quote is wrong on so many levels according to research studies on love and romance." Mesprit makes a kissy face and teases him. "Oh don't be such a grumpy grump because you don't have a girl who fancies you…" Uxie shrugs it off. "Whatever Mesprit. You wouldn't understand, all you know is emotion."

Azelf jumps in. "Aww c'mon Uxie! At least try to date someone during the reunion. Even if it isn't a legend, it'll still count." Uxie shakes his head. "No Azelf. I've already tried. You also wouldn't understand because you don't know when to quit." She puts her hands on her hips and looks annoyed. "It's not our fault that you're lonely…" she then gets a great idea. "If you don't like being lonely, then we'll keep you company! That's what big sisters are for, riiiight?" she has a slightly flirty undertone.

Uxie doesn't like her tone. "You better not be getting any ideas Azelf… we're all blood related. Arceus would flip out if she saw us doing anything funny." Azelf advances, and floats to the left next to him, leaning on his shoulder. "And what is Arceus gonna do about a little bit of sibling company? She never said we couldn't help each other out if we needed it." Mesprit floats next to him on the right. She joins this gravy train. "We're here for you. If you ever need it, we're always willing to help!"

Azelf and Mesprit then simultaneously kiss Uxie on his cheeks. This causes his normally closed eyes to open. He can't help but smile, for Azelf and Mesprit can be a bit too much at times. He thinks to himself. "At least my sisters care about me. It could be much worse…" They stop kissing him and he floats out of the chair and turns around to face them. "Alright, you guys win. If I need it, I'll make sure to let both of you know. Now come here and give me a hug." All three of them hug each other at once. The cute sibling sight would be heartwarming to anyone if they walked in. It doesn't last and they all break apart after a few seconds.

Azelf winks at him and gives him a 'thumbs up'. "Trust me, you won't regret it! We'll make sure every second of it is worth it!" Mesprit agrees. "Exactly. We'll make sure you have a good time, don't you worry!" Uxie smiles. "Thanks you two. I'm glad you're willing to help." Azelf and Mesprit smile and nod happily.


PD: Lake trio, Lake trio, Lake trio! I absolutely loved writing this chapter, especially the second half. I wonder if all of you think "Sibling Company" means something weird? Guess you only have one way to find out!

PD (Recent): so, I completely forgot to update the story as life is being life to me. I guess I have to say that uploads will be whenever I have new chapters ready. Sorry if it takes a while for things to be uploaded. Busy busy busy... see ya in the next chapter (which won't be next week like I said the last one would be. I can't promise weekly uploads anymore... the shame of it.)