A/N: Hi guys. I have some bad news for you all. I have decided to discontinue this story. I've lost all interest for it, and I feel a need to write something else. Thanks for all the reviews, suggestions, and just for reading. It means a lot. Maybe someday you'll find another story of mine and like it. AND hopefully I'll finish it unlike this one. Thanks for everything.
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Ha, I'm just kidding, guys. Happy April Fool's Day to you! I just wanted to have a lil bit of fun. Anyways, I'm joking about discontinuing this story. In actuality, I wanna thank you all for everything. It has come to my attention I've received 25 reviews, and wow, I'm just happy!
I wanna thank WinterSkyline and PokeMaster64 for suggestions on a couple (though WinterSkyline's couple is only mentioned). I have difficulty writing the scenes where Cupid is preying.
I don't own Pokémon, because if I did we'd have pokémon based on an Egyptian Vulture. I mean those birdies are keyoot! Ah, enjoy!
Love Happens Suddenly
Chapter 10
The Pikachu gave a yawn as she stretched her muscles. It was late afternoon, and she could spot the sun setting in the distance.
The red-orange hue in the sky was rather captivating in her opinion. She thought it settled nicely with the tiny buildings that decorated the town.
Speaking of the town, she could never recollect what it was called. Glancing at her side for a clue, Teddy spotted several signs with the name 'Dorith.'
Oh, well that was interesting.
The electric mouse continued walking and admiring the village until she noticed a small crowd surrounding two figures. Curious, she sped over quickly to see what they were up too.
However, when she met her destination, that curiosity she possessed only a few moments ago vanished.
A male Mienfoo and a female Makuhita were tussling. The electric mouse tried to interfere but was only pushed back by a Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.
Gritting her teeth, Teddy tried again, but once more, the two fighting-types shoved her away. Except this time, they kept a grip on her small form.
She'd grown agitated by now and electrocuted them with a Thunder Bolt. They released her and fell back, surprised she'd done such a thing.
Taking this as an opportunity, the Pikachu scurried over to the pokémon battling it out.
"Hey guys!" she screamed, desperate to get their attention.
They both ignored her and continued.
"Guys."
Once more, they paid no attention.
"GUYS!"
The two both halted and gazed to their left to spot the yellow mouse growling and giving them a firm glare.
"What do you want?" hissed the Mienfoo.
"Cut it out," commanded Teddy, folding her stubby arms.
"Mind your own business," responded the Makuhita this time.
The rodent pokémon sighed in frustration and took both of their paws into hers. Almost instantly, she began to drag them away from the scene.
Their initial response was to yank away and escape, but the Pikachu had quite the strength. Teddy persisted pulling them along as she tried finding the perfect area to knock some sense into these fools.
A small bakery came into view, and the electric mouse decided that'd be a good place.
She opened the door with ease, and spotting a table nearby, the female rodent headed towards it. The electric-type sat the two fighting-types besides one another and took a seat in front of them.
The Makuhita's expression was one of worry while the yellow one pouted.
"Okay," huffed the mouse pokémon, trying to calm herself. "What are your names?"
"Trinidad," responded the female fighting-type.
"And you?"
"Isidro."
"And what happened to cause a fight between the two?"
"It wasn't my fault!" yelled the two defensively in unison.
"Whoa, whoa! Calm down you both. Now, tell me, what's the problem between the both of you?"
"Umm..."
"You don't even know?"
"It's been so long..." excused the martial arts pokémon.
"That's no excuse! So, you're telling me you don't even know why you were fighting?" questioned the electric mouse, narrowing her eyes.
"No! We were fighting, because we hate each other! And it's her fault anyway!" accused the Mienfoo.
"My fault? You're the one who started it!" yelled back Trinidad.
"SHUSH!"
The two became quiet as mice, and Teddy leaned back, thankful they had shut up.
"Listen, I don't really care who started it, but I want to know why you've been dragging something like this for how long?"
"…Four years?"
"FOUR YEARS? You guys have been holding a grudge for FOURyears? Listen, you need to stop this. Holding a grudge isn't good for either of you," explained the Pikachu.
"And what do you expect us to do? Become friends?" sarcastically replied Isidro.
"Well….yes."
"You're crazy!"
"Even if I'm crazy or not, who cares. Swallow your pride."
"I'm not swallowing any pride until she admits it was her that had that wacko hit me with an arrow." Isidro said and leaned back with an angry stare.
"What…did you say?"
"You heard me. Some wacko came and hit us with an arrow. I mean who cares if she was hit, but I wa-"
"You bothwere hit with an arrow?" inquired the mouse pokémon with an astonished look.
"Yeah, do you think we can leave here? I promise we won't fight anymore, but I'm an-" the Makuhita began but was interrupted by the Pikachu.
"Hold it. Did you spot the person?"
"Well, no," answered the guts pokémon.
Teddy's expression hardened at this.
"Oh. Um, tell me, how did you guys become enemies?"
"Ha, pay attention, lady! I'm going to tell you one of the longest stories you've ever heard!" exclaimed the Mienfoo with the biggest mischievous grin the electric-type had ever seen.
The following morning, Cupid found himself hopping away from a raging mob. Leaping into an alleyway, he heard the angry sounds of pokémon pass by him.
"What did you do now, kid?"
"I…I g-got…number…t-two down…" responded the Buneary between breathes. "A Froslass and a Scizor."
"Froslass?"
"That one…that runs…a little…produce store…"
"And Scizor?"
"Umm...a customer?"
"Oh, I see, and how did you get an angry mob?"
"It wasn't for me…some criminal?"
"You do realize you're a criminal, right?" asked a skeptical Zoroark, leaning against the wall.
"…I'm not a criminal…"
"Right. Of course, you aren't."
"Bruno, can we just finish?"
"Fine. Let's go," responded the fox as he turned away and began to stroll off.
Cupid followed after him as he searched for two additional items for his last targets. He found them after a few seconds, and his mind began to wonder about Teddy.
He'd caught sight of her when he'd been returning home. While normally, he would have gone to greet his new friend, the Buneary decided he would skip that and hid from her view.
Maybe, he'd see her soon though. The normal-type hoped so and felt his cheeks redden at the thought.
He still did think she was really pretty.
"Cupid! How many times am I going to have to tell you to keep up!" shouted Bruno in the distance.
"S-sorry!" apologized the bunny for the millionth time. He ran after him and stopped when he closed in the gap between the fox and him.
"We should be at the last area briefly," mumbled the Zoroark as he studied the area, determining which path to take.
"Bruno, why are you taking me to different areas for each one?"
"Because if I don't, you're going to attack in the same area and get us caught! Off topic, how long does it take for your magic to work?" replied the dark-type as he decided on the path to their right.
"I'm not actually sure...a few days?"
"A few days? Okay, I have enough time."
"Enough time? Enough time for what?"
"Don't worry about it. Now...ah, here we are!" grinned Bruno as they stumbled into what looked like a festival.
Music blared, chatter between others, spilled food, and pokémon dressed in odd costumes decorated the location.
Cupid's eyes widened as he gulped.
"What's this?"
"Some festival? I don't remember for what though," answered back the Zoroark with a thought.
"And I have to do my last one here?"
"Yup. We should start now."
"I...I'll try."
"Good. Don't screw this up, kid. You've only got one more, and then we can proceed."
An upside-down smile was etched on the Buneary's face as he ran into the crowd with the dark-type right behind him.
The normal-type had been used to crowds before, but with one as big as this, he was having doubts. However, he kept his pace and was hoping to find a less populated area.
Five minutes later, and he was panting heavily. Everywhere he looked, the brown fur ball was met with masses of different colored beings. The worst part was he'd lost track of Bruno about two minutes ago.
"Hey, you look lost," someone randomly stated.
Cupid twisted his head to spot a female Charmeleon staring at him with a friendly smile.
"Um, I...I sort of am," admitted the rabbit pokémon with a sheepish grin.
"Oh? What are you looking for? I'm sure I can help you," responded the fire-type, giving a small laugh.
"I'm actually in search of my friend."
"What's his name?"
"Bruno…"
"And yours?"
"Frank."
She gave him a surprised look, "O-oh. I'm sorry I thought you were a...girl."
Cupid flushed with embarrassment at her comment and looked down.
"Well, uh...my name's Cristina, Frank," she introduced herself and gave a quiet laugh. "Nice to meet you and… I'm really sorry about that."
"I-it's fine." he murmured, not lifting his eyes to meet her gaze.
"How about I help you find that friend of yours...uh, Bruno was it?"
Cupid nodded feebly, finally breaking his stare to meet her gaze.
"What pokémon is he?"
"He's a Zoroark."
"Oh cool! I've never met a Zoroark before. It shouldn't be that hard, I think," rambled Cristina.
"I guess," responded Cupid. "Um, let's begin?"
"Sure!"
The Charmeleon turned on her heel and began sauntering off to go search for the bunny's friend.
The two spent the next hour and a half trying to locate the dark-type. They searched in booths, tents, and even went looking where a band was playing.
The pair had spotted several Zoroark, but the rabbit was unable to recognize any as the red-haired blackmailer he knew.
They grew weary and agreed they'd postpone their mission till a bit later.
Cristina relaxed on a bench and stared at the sky while the Buneary scanned the crowd, attempting to catch a glance of Bruno. He found none.
"Hey Frank, is this your first time here?" stated the lizard pokémon out of nowhere.
"Yeah," he replied, not breaking his focus on the large array of creatures.
"Ahh I see. You look freaked out."
Cupid gave a nervous chuckle, "I'm just not used to it. Bruno practically dragged me here."
It was true...in a way, but just not like Cristina would imagine it.
The fire-type shifted her eyes from the sky to look at the Buneary. Briefly studying the bunny, she faced to the front to see a black furred figure with long red hair. He seemed to be focusing his attention on the rabbit and was moving as if to try and catch his attention.
"Say Frank, is that your friend, Bruno?" she asked and pointed to the lone body standing amidst the sea of others.
Cupid fixed his stare onto a Zoroark as a grin spread on his face, "Yes! That's him! He looks kind of mad though..."
"Maybe he was worried about you?" suggested the Charmeleon, attempting to be supportive.
"I hope so. I'll be back! Promise!" said the normal-type in a rushed and giddy manner.
With that, he ran off to his fox friend.
"Oh Bruno! Am I glad to see you're o-"
"Where were you, kid?"
"I...I was looking for you."
"Really? I was thinking you'd run off! Come on, you have to finish your task, and do it now!"
."But...I want you to meet my friend..." said the bunny with a frown.
"We don't have time for that! Come on!" yelled the Zoroark as he roughly took him away.
"B-but, Cristina!"
"Who cares! We have to finish this now. I can meet your friend later...or better yet..." a little grin formed, and Bruno turned back to the bunny.
It seemed the rabbit caught on, and he gave a firm shake of the head, "No! I am not!"
"Chill out. She won't know it's you."
"B-but she's my fri-"
"Please, kid. You don't wanna have friends. All they do is betray you."
"No! You're wrong a-"
"I'm not having this convo, kid. Just do as I told you, and we'll be out of here."
The rabbit pokémon decided not to push it and waited patiently as they entered an empty tent near the red lizard.
The fox plopped down onto the Earth and watched his companion for his next move.
The Buneary peered into the outside world from the entrance. He had to do this quickly, and when no one was looking.
Guilt plagued Cupid as Cristina sat there, lost in her own world as she waited for him to come back.
Cupid loaded an arrow, and closing an eye, he navigated his bow to where the Charmeleon would be hit.
Inhaling a huge amount of air, the bunny prepared to attack, but he found himself having difficulty doing so.
"Hurry up, kid! I don't know how much time we have left," rushed Bruno as he now paced back and forth hurriedly.
The Buneary agreed and faced back to his friend. He took aim once more, and released the arrow. It whirled in the wind as it headed over to her.
The rabbit was rather surprised it hadn't collided with some pokémon walking by, and it smacked her right on the shoulder.
Cupid quickly began to load the next one and didn't pay any attention to who'd be chosen. All he did was prepare the arrow, extend his arms, and let go of his grip on the plastic item.
It soared into the sky proudly before crashing onto a nearby Flaaffy. She yelped in surprise and fell backwards.
The normal-type turned away from outside and hastily shook his head vertically to the Zoroark.
"Okay, we gotta disappear," stated the dark-type. He exited it out of the tent and beckoned for the rabbit to join his side.
Most continued trekking and headed to their destinations, but the two males could notice a bit of a crowd surrounding Cristina and the Flaaffy.
The Buneary fought the urge to run to his new friend and say sorry he'd done such a thing, but he didn't. He hardly knew her, and the brown fur hall was so close to accomplishing his goal.
Knowing this, he turned away, exited with Bruno by his side, and never looked back.
Maybe someday, he'd apologize to Cristina for the terrible deed he'd done today. Maybe.
A/N: Aaaand that's it for chapter 10. Also, I didn't really do the Mienfoo/Makuhita since I realized it'd be harder for people who have been angry at one another for years to just stop. Basically, it's going to be a work in progress. Maybe in a couple of chapters I'll have them become a couple? Well I will do it, but it'll take a while. Anyways, read, review, or don't! Thanks for reading! Peace! Also, I think I might be able to take suggestions for couples again, but I'm not sure yet. So hold tight, because I'm just writing this story as I go (Screw planning \(n.n)/). P.S. I like this chapter. Bai!