Team Wildfire: Darkrai Returns
Chapter Ten
Well I must say, I'm just in love with Neva. She and I actually have a lot in common at this point (which I seriously didn't intend…) but I guess you'll see what that means soon enough. Happy trailing…
~Trials and Commitments~
Alex's POV
"Are you going to be okay here, I mean after last night I figured…you can always stay with-" My dad could have come up with a million reasons to keep me at his side. I crossed my arms over my chest as I rode his back on the way back to his base.
"Dad, you're fine, I'm only a short distance from you, if anything I'll come get you," The Arcanine's shoulders slumped, his ears falling.
"I get it, I…need to let you enjoy your friends," Blastoise smirked, slapping his shoulder, almost knocking me off my dad's back in the process.
"Come on Anthony! You know we can't party when the kids are around anyway!" He said with a chuckle. Blastoise threw me a playful wink, smiling to my father as he tried to ease the blow.
Blastoise was like Napoleon, an uncle that helped a niece out when she needed it. I smiled gracefully, silently thanking Arceus that I had someone else looking out for me.
"Besides, we gotta help Lucario," He mentioned quietly. I cast a glance to Lucario, seeing him walk beside Gardevoir. He would occasionally look to her, and a single look from her would cause him to turn away, red faced and embarrassed.
Strong on the outside, jelly on the inside… It's cute to see him like that, I never thought I would.
Gardevoir smiled, her red eyes scanning him. As he turned away shyly, she grabbed his paw. The two awkwardly glance to one another, staring as they walk along.
They are just…lost; they have no idea that we are all watching them.
"Hey lovebirds!" Zoroak yells, breaking the couple's stare. They turn away, blood rushing to their faces. I shot a glare to Zoroak, who shyly smirked.
Was that necessary!? They are… adorable! Don't ruin it!
"Save it for tonight!" He called as he trotted away. I rolled my eyes at the statement. Staravia flew beside me, driving my attention away from the couple.
"He's right, PDA makes people uncomfortable," I laughed, smiling at the comment.
"I just find it cute the way people and Pokémon are just so into each other. They don't even realize we are watching; its kinda romantic if you think about it," Staravia smirked, his gaze exchanging with the other members of our team. Charmander and Neva followed him as Helioptile hopped beside me.
"Sounds like you know," Staravia muttered, hesitantly letting a laugh escape his throat. I could feel the blood run to my face. Brendon's face came to mind. I smiled at it, but that was soon replaced by a frown.
I hope he's okay…I sure do miss him.
"Well-" I went to answer but my dad butted in.
"She had better not know, right Alex?" I smiled nervously. Leave it to fathers to hear the touchy subjects.
I'll never tell…well…dad anyway.
"Nope…sorry guys," Charmander looked away, slightly disappointed on what I may have said. Helioptile followed close behind. Neva hopped up beside me, staring at me intently. I could feel my eyes furrow together as this eevee swished her tail from side to side.
"Do you like Charmander?" I could feel my grip tighten on my dad's collar as I almost fell off. The question had really caught me off guard. But her voice remained calm, icy even. But if this was some sort of friendship test, I was determined to pass, even as that icy glare remained unmoved.
"That's cute, of course I like him," I tried to laugh off, smiling at the eevee in the process. Her lips moved from side to side before she pursed them. Her icy stare softened, her ears flicking between me and Charmander. I opened my mouth to question as to why she would ask but she beat me to the punch.
"Oh…" She muttered softly before jumping off my dad's back and running through the crowd.
What was that about?
I shrugged my shoulders, seeing the town come into view. I sighed, relieved to be home.
This whole adventure thing is exhausting…I'm glad I get to sleep in my bed tonight and not on some cave floor.
"Hey I can see it!" Helioptile called. I rolled my eyes, chuckling. The base rolled up quickly. And the teams separated quickly,
"But Alex-" My dad's whining was silenced by the others and their team huttle.
"Nope! She's staying with her friends!" Lucario hollered. Gardevoir smiled, giggling to herself as her male teammates continued to argue.
"But guys!" Blastoise grabbed hold of my dad's cream-colored tail. My dad let out a yelp and jerked away.
"No buts! Now get in the base already!" Zoroak said, pushing him toward the wooden steps of their base.
"At least let him walk her home!" Gardevoir muttered. The guys immediately looked up. She tried to smile, but everyone but dad did not look amused. Even I was not amused. But we eventually walked to the base, and I took the opportunity to dangle my green legs off the edges of our team's base. I glanced down, seeing my father and his friends smile up at us.
"Goodnight Alex!" Dad called, flicking his Arcanine tail toward us, taking off with his friends back to their base. He can never let me do anything on my own.
Finally! I can relax!
"Alex, get in here! We are doing a few trust exercises," Staravia called, ruffling his feathers as he lay in his hay bed. I could feel myself roll my eyes, while trust is great, Staravia has been going a bit overboard lately. So much for relaxing…
Evolving really does go to your head.
"Come on guys, it'll be fun," Helioptile called. She blinked her blue eyes, sitting beside Staravia. I could feel an irritated frown roll across my lips.
"Fine, but only because Neva needs backup," Neva, who had been paying no mind to me quickly turned her head. Her brown ears turned to the side as Charmander cast a glance toward me. Neva shot a sharp look to Charmander before she answered.
"What?" I chuckled.
"Never mind," I wrapped my green tail around my legs with a huff.
"Okay, so what are we doing?" I cast an odd glance to Staravia, who turned to Helioptile.
"We are going to say a couple of things that no one knows about us," Everyone's faces quickly turned to that of horror and we all backed away.
"I'm not doing that!" Neva shouted, curling her brown tail around her. Charmander ran his fingers through the fire that sat on his tail, his blue eyes captivated on the flame.
"I'm in if Alex is," He chimed absentmindedly. I titled my head at the comment, seeing him quickly look up. His paw quickly scratched the back of his neck and he smiled sheepishly.
"Hmm," I muttered, feeling odd with the statement. But I disregarded it as Neva looked to me. Her brown eyes seemed to scan me, as if looking for some sort of answer.
"W-Well I'm in too then!" Neva sputtered, nudging Charmander with her brown paw. I shrugged my shoulder, glancing to the others.
"Okay then, what are we doing?" I asked again.
Neva's POV
What does she have that I don't?
I could only look away from the group. Charmander is my friend, but I can't help but feel angry toward Alex. Everything she says just captivates him.
Its only because she's the way she is, here you are fighting with him all the time, of course he likes her better.
"Neva, what about you?" Staravia asked. I perked my head from the floor. I hadn't even heard what we were doing. We were probably just asking simple questions, making us a closer team and whatnot.
"I'm sorry, what?" That earned a chuckle from the others. I could feel the blood rush to my face as my eyes darted to the others.
"Are you okay? You seem so out of it," I put my head on my paws, looking to the group.
"I think I'm going to observe," I muttered, curling up into a ball.
"Come on Neva, where is your sense of adventure?" Charmander nudged me.
"I'm too tired for adventure today," I hissed, silently watching the group again.
"Okay, fine. So, Alex…" All eyes turned to the Snivy. She smiled shyly, her cheeks blaring from the sudden attention.
"Yeah," She answered. Staravia glanced to Charmander then to Alex. I quirked my eyebrow slightly at the exchange. Maybe everyone knew…
What's with the glance… is it that obvious he likes her?
"I-I…uh…um…" Charmander was tongue tied. A scarlet red ran across his face and I rolled my eyes, feeling my teeth grit together.
"I…I'm tired, I think we should turn in." He covered. But much like myself, he backed out and with a yawn from the others, they too seemed tired.
"Fine, we'll pick it up later, goodnight," Staravia remarked as he blew out the candle. With that himself and Helioptile quickly fell asleep. I lay awake, watching Alex and Charmander strike up a conversation.
"Hey Alex, you awake?"
I dared not say anything, rather that, then be a victim of Charmander's fiery glare. He was so mad at me last time, but… It's not my fault, he… I just don't like him when he looks at her like that. I slowly got up, stretching before walking to the edge of the base.
"Neva, you're still awake? Where are you going?" He called. I could feel my ear flick to him, my eyes casting toward his blue stare. His flame glowed dimly as he spoke to me but I sighed, getting on the elevator.
"I'll be back, I'm going for a walk," I hoped he would come with me, rather than stay and attempt to talk to Alex.
"Okay, be safe." He muttered. I could feel the scarlet red run along my face, but I shook it off, merely sitting underneath the base. I didn't know where to walk, even if I wanted to. So I ran my paw along the soft grass, feeling dew run along the pad of my paws.
"Alex, you still awake?" I heard him call. Shifting, I could hear a faint yawn. My ears perked.
"Yeah, what's up?" She hummed. I could feel my ears flatten as I looked to the grass again.
Why does he want to talk to her? Why not me?
"Come sit with me up on the balcony," His call to her got me to quirk an eyebrow. It's not uncommon to hang out, but he seems bolder when they are alone. He seems to have this different air about him, it's confident, it's smooth, it's everything I could hope he'd be with me.
Maybe it isn't my imagination; maybe he really does like her…
I could hear the patter of their feet, a soft glow falling onto the grass as Charmander approached. I glanced up to see their feet dangle overhead.
"Thanks for saving me today," I could hear a faint chuckle. A swish of her green tail told me she appreciated the praise.
"No worries, it's what friends do…" She muttered to herself.
"Well…actually…I uh, wanted to talk to you about that…look, we are pretty close right?" I rolled my eyes, cringing as I walked to the elevator.
I am not going to allow this to go over…over my dead body.
"Yeah, I mean, I probably wouldn't have went to get you on that mountain if I didn't think so. Okay no, I probably would have went anyway, but you should have seen my dad's team and I on our way to look for you," She said with a slight chuckle. I pushed the button to go up, but the elevator did not work. I could feel a frustrated growl escape my lips.
Of all the times…
"Yeah I know, I just…" He paused, but Alex allowed silence to surface in the conversation.
"I guess; you're just special like that. You, going to get me like that, after everything…that's something, and I…" The elevator shifted, and it slowly began to rise.
Thank Arceus,
"I can't really tell you how much that means to me." He spoke. His voice shifted as the sentence drew on and I could feel my heart rate spike. I knew where he was going with this…
"It's really not that big a deal, really," She hummed, kicking her legs out.
"No it is. Listen, during that whole thing with Neva and the team I couldn't help but want you around," I quickly kicked the elevator stick, stopping it from ascending.
"And…you're the first person I saw after that whole thing went down. I'm just glad you were there to catch me," I glanced up, seeing the orange glow grow brighter.
What are you hiding for Neva!? Women up and say something!
"I'm sure you would have done the same, honestly Char, it's really not that big a deal,"
"Let me just thank you then," He huffed. I blinked.
What usually goes with thanking!? Arceus help me!
I pushed the button, allowing the elevator to go back up. I was going to ruin that moment. But my eyes had already seen too much. Charmander was never one to kiss a girl and tell. Alex wasn't one to allow a kiss on the lips without a proper date. His thanks was a simple kiss on the cheek, nothing more. But I could see the scarlet engulf his cheeks as he pulled away, my eyes immediately trailed to Alex, who sat wide eyed. She looked like she had wanted to say something, but at that moment; she seemed to be at a loss for words.
Here I am shaking, and I struggled to speak. But a small squeak escaped my lips and their eyes immediately flicked toward me.
"I…Am I… interrupting something?" I asked knowing that I clearly had. Charmander stood, rubbed the back of his neck shyly before looking to Alex.
"N-no, I …just wasn't expecting you back so quickly, um…Alex and I-" I snorted, a frown rolled along my fluffy face.
"Save it. I saw," Alex immediately stood, clearing her throat.
"Neva, that's not what you think, trust me on this. Just allow me to explain," I could feel my eyes narrow on her, how her tail immediately slunk to the floor. Her head was held high, but maybe she knew she had gotten the better of me. But Charmander's eyes immediately rushed back to Alex. His blue eyes looked clouded and a bit hurt by her words.
"I don't need this," I mutter as I turn back. My heart pounded as I looked to the sky.
"Need what? Neva, I don't even know what you're talking about!" Charmander yelped out. I grit my teeth. I immediately whipped my head to him.
I don't need you… but I wanted you…isn't that enough? If that's what you want me to say, you aren't going to get it!
"Neva, wait, let me explain," Alex jumped in, grabbing Charmander's shoulder as he tried to come toward me. The flame on his tail grew. I only flicked my tail in response, pushing the button with my brown paw.
"I get it; you've made your choice. Just…ah forget it!" With that I pushed the button, and the elevator started its way down.
"Wait, Neva!" Charmander called. Alex turned to him and tilted her head. I darted away, casting a glance back to see them talk. But I was already out of earshot. She was probably going to confess her love for him or something. After all, they get along as if they were already a couple.
I ran; tears refused to break the surface of my eyes. I grit my teeth in anger as I ran through the sleepy town.
He's not going to get them. He's not going to get my tears!
Pride was the only thing holding me together. It was the only thing keeping me from crying. The lake was the best place for me. It was the best place to clear my head, but this time, I had another reason for going. I had left something there that I just knew I was ready for. I can be tough; I can be cold. I don't need to be warm, look where it gets me. My paws slapped the stone as I rounded another corner, the lake sat there in front of me.
I don't need anyone, not a family, or a …relationship with some guy! Screw that! I don't need approval from anyone. I am me, accept me or don't!
My paws ran along the stones of the edge and my eyes narrowed. My brown paws tightened on the edge of the stone. I'm going to do it. My eyes trail to the spot where I had once cast that icy stone.
It didn't happen before, but it's going to happen now.
I was going to be met with a splash, but it's not going to bother me. The next decision is.
To jump or not to jump…that's the question.
My tail swished as my brown eyes gazed upon a soft glow in the water. Its hypnotic, so soothing.
It's calling me…
And so I jump.
Lucario's POV
"Okay, so what do I say to her?" Anthony rolled his eyes.
"Just be yourself," I crossed my arms over my chest, huffing at the Arcanine's words.
"How cliché,"
"More like, how true," He shot back with a eager wag in his dog tail. Zoroak and Blastoise snickered at the comment.
"You got something to say to me!?" I hissed. It only earned a smirk from Blastoise.
"Don't forget to treat her well," My cheeks burned. My paws curled into a ball. My eyes dart to the blue tortuous.
"Gardevoir is special! Of course I'm going to treat her well you-" A sudden knock on wood caught my attention.
"I'm glad to hear that Lucario, but you don't have to shout," My gaze turned, spotting Gardevoir standing there. She smiled sweetly at me and I felt my paw instinctively run behind my head. I nervous chuckle escaped my lips.
"Y-you're here! What a…uh…surprise?" She giggled to herself. Her ruby eyes stared at me intently and I instantly felt myself stop breathing.
A surprise? She lives here!
"Ready to go?" She asked, looking to the door. I could feel someone nudge me from behind and I stumbled forward for a moment, catching myself. I quickly looked back and my friends smiled, shooing me away, throwing me the prepared basket in their haste.
"Yeah…" I offered my arm, to which she gladly took. I breathed in the evening air, smiling to myself.
This is going to be amazing…
She chuckled to herself, and I felt fire nip at my cheeks. Psychic types are just amazing; maybe that's why they tend to be one step ahead of everyone else.
I think I'm going to agree.
A soft smile appeared on her lips and I smiled. She spoke softly, glancing up to the moon overhead.
"The moon's pretty, I bet you it just lights up Wishcash's pond," I smiled, that sounds like a good idea.
Why couldn't I have thought of that…?
But I shrugged. What could we do? Or talk about? Maybe we could just sit there and talk. I gazed upon the pond and smiled. It really is pretty, maybe we could just-
"Lucario, do you see that?" I turned my head, seeing a bright light in the pond. I sat beside Gardevoir, seeing her red eyes flicker to the water. The moon's reflection bounced on the ripples that gently rolled along the surface of the water.
"It's beautiful…" I opened my mouth to say something. Hopefully something smart and charming, but nothing seemed to come out.
"Er…yeah," I sat on the edge of the lake, kicking my feet out. I glanced to Gardevoir, seeing her look over the water. I quickly looked to the basket.
"Uh, would you like some food?" I could hardly mutter a sentence with confidence. I sounded so timid. I took a deep breath, trying to sooth my nerves.
Relax, you'll be fine…Just…be yourself.
"I would love some!" She hummed, touching my paw. I cleared my throat, reaching inside the basket. Different gummies sat in there, along with apples and oran berries.
"Here I… uh, didn't know which one would be your favorite, so I brought you all of them, so you could pick." I could have handed her any color, but she just smiled softly, picking one and nibbling on it. I could feel my stomach flip.
There went my appetite. I'm so nervous I can't eat.
"Lucario, are you okay?" A bright blue caught my eye in the distance. It sparkled and shined so vibrantly, like a soft gem. I could almost mistake it with someone evolving…could someone be evolving.
Evolution…such a scary thing, its new…its exciting…it's a new phase in someone's life…but its normal…something to be proud of…something to show pride in…and its something that I should be doing right now.
"Yeah…listen, everything is fine…I just…" I felt so warm, so…different. It was suddenly becoming a reality of just how in control I was of the entire situation. This is supposed to be fun, exciting, edgy.
"It's okay to be nervous," She whispered softly. But I grabbed her paw, scooting close. She closed her ruby orbs, leaning her head on my shoulder.
"I'm only nervous because you make me…" I mutter softly. She giggled softly before sighing.
"I get it, we'll just go one step at a time," She hummed, gripping my paw tightly. I could feel a smirk rolled across my face. She looked up at me and I swear all I could see was stars. She leaned close, and I felt myself instinctively do so. I could smell her sweet breath hit my cheek, closing her soft ruby eyes as she did so. I could feel myself close my eyes, just waiting.
"Neva!" The sound of another's voice interrupted the moment. I whipped my head in a direction, seeing a soft orange glow come into view. Wait. That glow…
Oh man.
"Keep your eyes on me, and enjoy the moment." Gardevoir mused. I could feel myself drawn back into her loving gaze. My paw wrapped around her back pulling her in. Her hands touched the sides of my face as she leaned back taking me with her. She lay on her back, my face merely a few centimeters apart from hers.
Her eyes close, leaning forward to catch my lips. So soft…So gentle…So perfect. I blinked, pushing back with force. My paws ran along her arms, gliding along her tender skin. Her finger ran in circles around the strike in the middle of my chest.
This is perfect…
I pulled away, hearing yelling in the distance.
"You can take your 'sorry' and shove it up your-" I immediately jumped to my feet clapping my paws together to stop the argument. There they stood, glaring at the one another. I shook my head, glancing to Gardevoir.
"It's okay, we'll have more time to do this again," She whispered in my ear as she held my paw tightly. I smiled at the thought; this date had actually gone better than I thought.
Yeah…we'll have to do this again.
Charmander's POV
*A few minutes earlier.*
"Neva! Neva, come back!" I yelled. My elevated shoulders fell. But I turned my gaze back to Alex.
"Alex, do you know why Neva's been acting like that?" Alex had a knowing look. A huff escaped her lips as she crossed her arms.
"Well…I'm just go out on a limb here, but I think…" Her face darkened at the subject. I tilted my head.
"I think she likes you. Or at least she did…" I could feel my cheeks burn as I backed up.
"Well…I…I don't really like her...like that," Alex frowned and I felt compelled to tell her the truth.
"I really like you." I replied in a blunt way, surprised at my own forwardness. Alex backed up, her shoulders depressing. Her blue gaze darted away from me for a moment.
"Now that kiss makes sense. Look, it's not that I'm not flattered, it's just…I have a boyfriend," Alex's shoulders seemed to come forward, her paws coming together as she finished. My eyes widened and I backed up, my cheeks lit like fire. I could feel myself gulp as she looked at me.
"Oh, I-I'm sorry Alex, I didn't know," It was the only thing I could think to say. It was the only thing I could hope to say, in all honesty, I wanted to hide under a rock.
I'm such an idiot, of course she has a boyfriend, I mean just look at her.
"It's okay; it's not like I locked lips with you…besides…I probably should have said something earlier," She muttered somberly. Silence over took the conversation, and I couldn't meet her gaze. It had only been a simple kiss on the cheek, but…I had meant it one way, she in another.
I get it… I-I'm just sorry.
"So what are you still doing here?" She asked. I looked up; Alex's blue eyes scanned me for a explanation.
"What?"
"Neva likes you and this whole thing has really hurt her," She spat. I felt myself recoil, backing up as I gazed upon the road.
"But…what do I even say?" Alex sighed.
"All you can do is apologize and hope…that you can see where the friendship goes." I felt myself nod my head. Alex smiled walking back to the others.
"You have been hung up on the wrong girl, and now, you need to set things right with the right one," She muttered. I perked my head, blinking. Did she really just say that?
"Now go get her, and don't come back until you guys are cool," A smirk rolled across my lips. My white claws tapped together nervously.
"Yeah…oh and Alex," Her gaze darted to me and I gave her a friendly thumbs up.
"Thanks," She yawned, giving me a softly smile before retiring to her bed. And she went back to sleep as I ran down the dirt path. I knew where see would be, I absolutely knew it. The orange glow from my tail glided along the stone as I ran. I could see the water ripple with a light that shined brightly under the smooth surface.
"Neva!" I yelled.
A figure appeared from under the water's surface. Soaking wet and eyes narrowed on me. I backed away as she grit her teeth. An ice stone sat in her brown paw as she spat up water.
"What do you want!?" She spat, hissing through her bared teeth.
"I…I came to-" She slammed her paw down on the icy stone, clenching it tightly as she spoke. I jumped at the loud noise.
"I don't need your apology! I don't even want to hear you speak! You're always having to apologize to me…and I'm tired of it!" She yelled. I blinked, gulping as my bright flame began to dim. She brown eyes were locked on me. Her brown fur was sopping wet with water. She had failed to evolve again, and the anger in her voice showed.
"I…wanted you to like me. I wanted you to get to know me. I was willing to let you into my twisted world. You've seen things that the others haven't and then…you … you pick her!" My eyes widen at the damage I've caused. I didn't know she felt so strongly for me. It's that passion for me that is so warm, it's her…she's a fighter…I didn't know that she looked at me like that until today.
I can see it…
"I was afraid, shy, hoping that you might see something in me that even I couldn't. But because you ignored it, I was able to find it." She shook violently, and I wasn't sure if it was because she was cold or if she was nervous about all this.
Neva…
"I was able to see just how strong I am," A blinding light overtook the small eevee. I shielded my eyes with my paw, amazed at what I was seeing. There she was, changing, accepting. But now, she would be cold, she would be hardened; she would be as cold as the ice she could now wield.
She's a Glaceon…
There she stood, blue and vibrant. She had grown slimmer in her transformation and her brown eyes were now an ice blue. She turned, taking in her new form and looked up to me. Snow took place of the water droplets and she smirked at her new form. But that happiness was soon locked away as she flicked her light blue tail.
"Neva…I'm sorry," She huffed out a chilly breeze, and a chill ran along my spine. She looked different, it was a good different. But I had helped in shaping her personality that now lay upon this adorable creature.
"Take your sorry and shove it up your-" A thunderous clap interrupted her sentence. My eyes darted to Lucario and Gardevoir who stood watching us. I backed up shyly, tapping my white claws together.
"What is going on here?" Lucario's face was stern, but a red blush spread across his face as Gardevoir strived behind him.
"Nothing, I was just leaving." Neva huffed, pushing past me. I grit my teeth.
"I'm sorry I'm such a jerk, but I don't know what else to do! I'm lost Neva! Give me a direction to go and maybe I can win you back." She turned, fury resting in her eyes.
"Win me back!?" I cringed. Very poor choice of words. I cringed as soon as I spoke.
"N-no, look that's not what I meant, I just…" I stopped, swallowing my words. I could only look up at this Glaceon, who no longer wanted my attention. And I wasn't sure what to do, or what I could say…but I didn't want her to leave.
The mere thought of her leaving hurt.
"…" She waited for me to say something. And I stepped forward, knowing the only thing I could do was give her time. I wrapped my arms around her small frame, squeezing her tightly. She squirmed for a moment and I shut my eyes tightly.
"I made a mistake, and I don't expect you to forgive me…but… I'm trying to see things the way you do…because then maybe, I'll realize what you could have possibly seen in me…" Her kicking stopped, almost as if she fell limp in my arms.
"You liked me, flaws and all. And all I did was shut you down. I was too blind to see someone who warmly invited me into their heart…or their twisted world as you said." I glanced up, seeing Lucario and Gardevoir had vanished, the situation is too tender for outsiders to see.
Neva pushed away, leaping from my grasp. I grasped the place she kicked, rubbing it tenderly. That icy glare had softened, and soft drops had leaked from her blue eyes.
"I was too blind to see you as the…" I gulped. She backed up, her tail swished to one side. Her relaxed paws seemed to ball up as her gaze darted from mine.
"You're the beautiful Glaceon, the ice type, with a heart of fiery passion. I love that about you…and I don't want to lose that," She looked down. I was surprised at the words that just seemed to flow from my mouth. I just, needed the release. I didn't even think, I could feel the words. Every beat of my heart was like another word, and here she was, listening…
"I don't want to lose you." The Glaceon looked to me, her glare dissipating into a soft stare. Soft tears streamed down her face, but she quickly wiped them away.
"I…Its going to take a lot more than words to prove to me…that you are willing to go the distance for this," It could have meant anything, whether it was friendship, or perhaps even something more. To which wasn't going to be made clear…well…at least not tonight.
Alex's POV
It was just a dream…but it felt too real to be a dream. Canine teeth bared in anger. His eyes locked on me as I try to squirm from his Arcanine grip. I kicked and reeled away from him. I could only watch as those loving eyes were sealed away with hatred.
"D-Dad?" I asked only to earn a growl from him. His eyes seemed to struggle, internally fighting to recognize me.
"It's me Alex, don't you recognize me!?" He could only stand over me, smirking with that smile that only a loved one could have. But that was not love for me; that was love for blood.
I shook, staring into the stone cold eyes that were that of my father. His claws tightened on me and I gasped for air.
"I…I-I'm your daughter," But it yielded no response. He merely came closer. His breath ran along my face and the next thing not only made my blood run cold, but my efforts of escaping useless.
"…" He wasn't the same, he didn't feel the same.
"Dad…I-I'm sorry about everything, I'm sorry that I dragged you into this!"
"I'm sorry too," He mutters softly. My eyebrows knit together. What? Wait, I don't understand!? What's going on!? Why the sudden change in emotion? But his laughter pulls at my attention and I look up at him once more.
"I'm just sorry I didn't do this sooner," A chuckle rolled off his tongue menacingly. He was still in a heartless manner, and nothing I could say would reach him. And I gulp as he opens his mouth, a warm ember gathering in the back of his throat. I shut my eyes tightly.
I waited for the pain to come. To jolt me back to reality, but it never came. Dazed, confused, but the dark room told me it was still the early hours of the morning. Everyone was still asleep peacefully in their beds.
But…that was the second time I had had a dream like that. I had hoped it was just a nightmare, but now I'm not so sure. My dad is not evil. This can't be a sign…this can't even be real. Someone has to be behind it… after all,
Dad would never hurt me…
TO BE CONTINUED…
Yes I am evil. Hold the applause. Thank you, thank you. Oh you are too kind! *holds Oscar closely* I would like to thank everyone who continued to push for all the chapters that I now have to finish. (Conceded as hell moment, excuse this rant while the author pretends that people actually care…)
Special thanks goes to my dear friend Tony, who, is …maybe too patient with me. Sorry for the long wait…you would probably be done with the story already if I was not involved. It's a good thing he is patient… lord knows he has to be when it comes to me.
To the readers: I am extremely sorry for the wait. College is an English nightmare. And I don't know how to manage time properly…but I did well so I don't care. :) As for me, I have to finish my own chapters… so farewell. And thank you for your patience.
*BigBossMan*
Isn't she great? Just in time for New Year's! Anyways, the next contest quota is the 55th reviewer! Good luck and Happy New Year's!