AN: Welcome back to another chapter of Burning Dream! Thanks for the review! I'm that my battles are looking good in whatever fic I write them. I have the exact number chapters for this and it's posted on my profile if you want to look. Some people don't want it ruined so I won't say it here. Let's say we move right on with the next chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon. Obviously.

Chapter 10: Thinking He's Crazy!

Catelin kept looking a Keygan. She had that look in her eye. That same look she has when she wants to pet Vulpix and she knows she won't get it. The only difference is that she looks like she might actually get what she wants. Keygan knew she wanted something. Keygan rolled her eyes and looked dully at Catelin that morning while they were at breakfast.

"What do you want?" Keygan asked.

"There is a psychologist in town that looks at Pokémon and even their relationship with their trainers." Catelin told her.

"Okay. And your point?" Keygan asked hoping she wouldn't ask.

"Can we go?" Catelin pleaded.

"Why?" Keygan asked. "And how did you find this person anyway?"

"I got this flyer and I want to get closer with Jigglypuff!" Catelin explained.

"Your relationship is fine. It's a work in progress, but fine. Jigglypuff maybe something else and opposite of you, but it seems to work." Keygan explained. "See I did what an expensive psychologist could do for free."

"Keygan!" she whined. "Please! Don't you want to know more about your relationship with your Pokémon?"

"Hm…nope!" Keygan said faking like she thought about it. "It's fine. I love them and treat like they should be treated. My partner and the most important in my life."

"Pix!" Vulpix cried agreeing with her trainer.

"See! Why do we need to go?" Keygan asked smiling going along with Vulpix and being funny.

"Please! We went to your gym battle." Catelin argued.

"That's different. We had to go." Keygan rebutted. Keygan then thought about it. Catelin was her friend and she went along to help her and even pursue her own dream. Perhaps a psychologist would be good for her. Allow her to see things clearer. Also Catelin was her friend. Her first friend. Perhaps she should allow her this and have some interesting times. Who knows, Keygan thought she might learn some about her Pokémon. "Alright."

"Oh thank you!" Catelin squealed.

"Yeah." Keygan replied Keygan said grabbing her bag and moving from the booth. Seeing her trainer was leaving Vulpix jumped to her shoulder. "Come on. You wanted to go so let's go."

Catelin grinned widely and followed her out.

They arrived a small house looking structure. It almost looked like someone's house. Catelin had a bright smile while Keygan looked bored. She figured she was going to be bored. She wasn't too interested. She didn't need someone to tell her how to raise her Pokémon. Vulpix looked at Keygan and silently agreed. Plus this person knew too much and just that, another person.

"Hello?" Catelin asked as they walked in. Honestly looked like a simple home. Guess he wanted you to feel at home.

"Hello." A voice said coming from a man who was there with black hair.

"Hi. Is there where the psychologist is?" Catelin asked.

"Yes. My name is Javan. Nice to meet you all." Javan introduced himself.

Javan shook hands with both Catelin and Keygan. Catelin smiled while Keygan remained indifferent. As Javan reached out to shake Keygan's hand he noticed and was taken back as the Vulpix on her shoulder growled. That was interesting.

"Will you look at the relationship between our Pokémon?" Catelin asked. Keygan was about to open her mouth asking about how much this was going to cost, but was interrupted by Javan.

"Certainly. May I see them?"

"Sure! Go Jigglypuff!" Catelin said releasing her partner.

"Puff!" Jigglypuff said as she showed herself to be proud. She then saw Vulpix. "Puff!" Jigglypuff turned away from having to look at the fox. Vulpix shook her head.

"I sense some tension." Javan said.

"Got that right." Keygan replied.

"Well, that can be looked into later. You and Jigglypuff seem to match. Despite the rough edges you will get through them and be great partners. Jigglypuff seems to want to know whether or not she's liked. I can see it in her eyes." Javan explained.

"Jigglypuff! Of course I like you. You're my first Pokémon. I love you! You hold a special place in my heart no one else can take!" Catelin explained picking up her Pokémon and hugging her.

Jigglypuff smiled and hugged her trainer back. Keygan made an 'aw' gesture and Vulpix gagged. Keygan nudged her partner with her shoulder and Vulpix glared at her trainer. Of course, Keygan ruined her fun.

"Are you wanting to get analyzed?" Javan asked.

"Nah. I'm good." Keygan said.

"Pix!" Vulpix agreed.

"Are you sure? I'm very intrigued by your Vulpix. She's an interesting Pokémon." Javan attempted to convince her.

"Tell me about it. Trust I believe you." Keygan said denying.

"Why not Keygan? What about your other Pokémon?" Catelin asked.

"They're fine too."

"Your Vulpix seems to not kind to new people," Javan said getting a little closer which resulted in Vulpix growling.

"She doesn't kindly to anyone. Pokémon or person." Keygan answered.

"I'd love to find out." Javan said.

'You and me both.' Keygan thought to herself. "She likes me and my other Pokémon."

"She doesn't like me!" Catelin cried out pouting. Vulpix still snapped at her when she attempted to pet her.

"Well I am her trainer and the others are her teammates. She doesn't have too many options there," Keygan explained.

"Hm. Vulpix might have some passed issue revolving around people that had such an impact on her. My only guess it poachers or something of the matter."

As Javan talked Keygan noticed the increase volume in Vulpix's growl. She also noticed the increase of heat surrounding her. It was getting hot meaning Vulpix was getting angry. No one needed to know what the fox was like angry.

"If she bites you I am not apologizing." Keygan stated bluntly.

"She can't be that bad. Ninetales might be worse…" Javan began to say.

"Vulpix!" Vulpix shouted that was laced with rage.

"Seems also to have an issue with evolution too. Has she shown signs of not wanting to evolve?" Javan asked.

"Well, just when we first met when the Pokédex said evolution she growled. She also hates her Poké Ball and is not a fan of thunderstorms." Keygan explained. Vulpix turned to Keygan like she had been betrayed. She also voiced some hurt. "You're not going to tell me."

Vulpix silently grumbled because Keygan was right. She wasn't going to tell her despite Keygan really wanted to know and learn about her partner and why she was the way she was. All this attitude and sass couldn't all be predisposition.

"If I'm correct about her being captured by poachers than she must have been caged most of the time which is probably why she shows signs of being claustrophobic and unwilling to go inside her ball." Vulpix growled again at him and Keygan had to only guess that he was getting warmed. "However, she seems to be alright with you."

"Of course. I am her trainer." Keygan repeated.

"Or perhaps something happened that allows her to see that she can trust you."

Keygan kept her mouth shut thinking 'duh'. She wasn't dumb. She knew when they bonded that first couple days together. He was a psychologist so he had to voice everything out or at least he did. Probably his way to putting all together. Honestly she didn't care, Vulpix was Vulpix and she could act however she wanted within reason. Reason being not too cruel that Keygan only imagined.

"I think we're done here." Keygan said and Vulpix nodded. "How much are you charging us?"

"Charge?" Javan asked.

"You know. Charge, cash, owing, moo-la, payment…" Keygan said before stopping as she realized one, she was being a jerk, and two, she was running out of synonyms.

"Oh well, actually I have request." Javan said.

"What kind of request?" Keygan raised a suspicious eye.

"Do you all mind if I go along with you? I want to try and understand Pokémon behaviors both with trainers and outside in the wild." Javan asked.

Keygan was taken back a moment. The guy wanted to travel with them to further his studies. Well, it made sense, but didn't mean anything. She kind of didn't want someone else traveling with them. Catelin was enough by many standards. He was kind of pushy and stuck his nose where it didn't belong. Plus, she really didn't need someone else around that Vulpix didn't like or perhaps for him, hated.

"I think it's an awesome idea!" Catelin said interrupting her thoughts.

"What?" Keygan deadpanned.

"Pix?" she imitated. Vulpix knew she didn't like her for other than previous mentioned reasons that she will not reveal to anyone unless it slips.

"What do you say Keygan? Having another travel companion would be fun!" Catelin said to her friend.

Keygan didn't show the face she was making inside her head. It was approval. However, they were all breathing down her neck and it would be awkward to decline right there. Catelin would get angry and might leave which might be a positive side effect, but if not the tension. Also Javan would probably then think she was worse than a jerk. If she said no then he might ask for worse or even charge them an amount they can't pay which would end in getting arrested. She couldn't afford that literally and figuratively. Vulpix was also breathing hot air down her neck. She knew what that meant. It was a warning that said, 'don't you even freaking dare'. Why did it have to be up to her? Why did everything have to be up to her?

"Sure." Keygan agreed.

"Pix!"

"Get over it." Keygan said to her partner. Vulpix didn't move from her shoulder which was a good sign. So at least her decision didn't hamper their relationship.

"Thank you so much!" Javan said. "You don't know what this means."

"This is going to great!" Catelin said happy it just wasn't her and Keygan anymore.

"I hope I'm also able to capture what I'm looking for." Javan said smiling at them.

Catelin brightly smiled wishing him luck and help while Keygan began to get an unsettling feeling in the pit of her stomach. Vulpix felt it too and could see her trainer agreed. He must be hiding something.

Someone looking in the building saw this all happen. He saw who he was supposed to keep an eye on. 'Target has been sighted.'

AN: Sorry this is short! Anyway, Javan has joined and I have big plans for him much later in like forever so stick with me! Thanks for reading and I hope you'll leave me a review! Have a great night, day, and life!