"Ouch!" Red yelled out as he put his finger in his mouth and suck up the blood he drew. He placed the knife on the end of the cutting board and looked around for a napkin. He pulled his finger out of his mouth and examined the wound. The cut isn't as bad as last time he tried using a knife, and that was when he was cutting an apple back at the motel.
"Gee I suck with a knife." Red chuckled as he found the napkin and wrapped it around his finger.
"Gosh Red, you're always terrible at using a knife." A young girl with blonde hair said as she tied her ponytail and smiling at the same time. Red rolled his eyes as he shook his head and continue to cut the carrots.
"Right, right, I see you're getting along with Blue just fine eh?" Red questioned with a sly smirk on his face. Yellow's face flushed and looked away.
"N-No…that's not true…Blue and I have…things in common that's all…" Yellow stuttered as she covered her face. Red chuckled and shook his head.
"Come on Yellow, let's get this dinner ready, we don't want to make the Green family keep on waiting eh?" Red replied back while ignoring Yellow's stuttering. Yellow sighed and nodded her head as she continues to cut the potatoes.
"Hey Red…about that one time where I yelled at you…I'm sorry." Yellow said as she cuts the potatoes in different slices. Red smiled and looked at her.
"Don't be Yellow, that was over four weeks ago, besides, it's best to forgive and forget." Red said with a smile on his face. Yellow sigh a relief and smiled back at Red.
"You sure are a forgiving guy Red…and…I'm happy for both you and Leaf. I'm just sadden that she has to marry someone like Miles…you two seem so perfect for each other." Yellow complimented Red who suddenly stopped cutting the carrots.
"Yeah…" Red simply said as he grabbed another batch of carrots and started cutting it.
"Do you think Frederick will ever…reconsider?" Yellow asked as she grabbed another potato and sliced it in thin layers. Red frowned as he shook his head.
"I don't know Yellow…but…I sure hope so. That guy is a dick." Red commented. Yellow shook her head and chuckled a bit.
"Yeah…he made you…um." Yellow stopped at the last sentence as she stopped cutting the potato and looked back at Red. He stopped cutting too as he removes his red cap and touches the metal plate on his head.
"I know Yellow…um…Yellow…if it's not too much to ask…can you serve dinner tonight. I'm not in the mood right now…" Red sadly responded. Yellow looked at him with worries as she stopped cutting the potato and walked towards him.
"Why Red, are you okay, are you hurt?" Yellow questioned innocently. Red shook his head as he walked towards the stove and turned off the fire. He then removes the lid and examined the chicken inside of the boiling pot.
"I'm fine…I just need a moment…tell Leaf that I won't be joining dinner tonight." Red sadly said. Yellow is really worried with her best friend. It's been a week since Red has recovered and he's been doing fine until now. He got to know the Green family a whole lot better than before. He got along with Frederick Green himself as they will always tell stories to each other and complimented to one another, Blue was like a brother to him and he's happy that Leaf found Red out in the streets of Pallet Town, Silver is also like a younger brother to Red who looked up to him as a role model, even Bruno got to know Red a whole lot better and he apologized to Red for calling him those names the first time they met at the park and pulling a gun at him. For the first time ever, Red felt like he's been part of a family, but why all of a sudden his attitude just changed drastically when Yellow commented something about Miles? What could it possibly be for Red to turn gloomy and depressed all of a sudden? It was strange.
Three hours have passed as Yellow came into the dining room alone carrying trays of food to the dining room. Blue saw Yellow immediately as he rushed towards her and helped carrying the food which she thanked him and gave him a quick peck on the cheek which he blushed from contact. Silver giggled and laughed then made comments at the two. Leaf smiled and told them that they were a cute couple. Frederick gave them a warm smile as he nodded at Yellow and Blue. Bruno smiled and gave them thumbs up. Yellow and Blue blushed immediately from the compliments they're receiving. Then Leaf immediately recognized that Red is missing, so she had to ask.
"Where's Red?" Leaf asked suddenly. Yellow frowned and shook her head. The family immediately turned grim as questions and worries filled in their thoughts as they look at Yellow.
"He's in his room…I don't know why, but he was depressed about something." Yellow responded. Bruno immediately got up and shifted his collars.
"I'll go check up on him, maybe he's feeling sick." Bruno said. Then Blue took a step and cleared his throat.
"No, I'll check up on him, he's probably thinking about his outside life and needs someone to talk to him." Blue suggested. Then Silver stood up as he raised a hand in the air.
"I'll check up on him because I want to see him!" Silver exclaimed in excitement. Everyone looked at him and gave a sigh.
"What?" Silver questioned. Leaf shook her head as she stood up from the chair.
"I'll go check in on him…he probably needs someone to comfort him." Leaf suggested. Frederick nodded his head and smiled at his daughter.
"You're right Leaf, go to him, he knows you a whole lot more than the rest of us, well maybe Yellow too." Frederick added as he looked at Yellow. She smiled back at him and nodded her head. Leaf pulled her out of the chair and thanked her father who nodded his head. She headed towards Red's room and knocked on the door.
"Red, are you okay in there, why aren't you at dinner?" Leaf asked as she knocked on the door again. There was no response, so Leaf decided to open the door herself. She turned the door knob and noticed that it's unlocked as she opened the door. To her surprise and horror Red seems to be packing up. He was dressed in his original red clothes with light blue jeans, along with his red hat.
"W-What are you doing Red…?" Leaf questioned with worries. Red looked at her and shook his head.
"I don't belong here Leaf…it's just that…ever since Miles killed me and said all of those things about me not being able to protect you or be with you…and you know what…he's right…I'm nothing but a homeless person who belongs out on the street, I can't even lay a hand on Miles, I don't even deserve-"Red was suddenly interrupted with a hard loud slap across the cheek. He was in total shock and awe as he cupped his cheek and looked up at Leaf who had just slapped him with her arms still stretch out, tears in her blue eyes. Red frowned, he made her cry.
"Idiot…you stupid stupid…idiot…you're so stupid Red…you're so stupid…" Leaf cried out as tears on her cheeks cascaded down her cheeks. Red didn't know what to do…he just stood there with a solemn expression. Then suddenly Leaf outstretches her arms and embraced Red in a tight hug. He didn't hug back, but that was okay with Leaf.
"It doesn't matter what anyone says to you…it doesn't matter how you do it…and it doesn't matter what you're doing…you're always be there for me, and that's all I needed from you. To stay here with me, and never go, even if I were to be married to someone else, I know you will be by my side and never go away because you made that promise back at the motel." Leaf cried as she held onto him tighter. Red gently pulled her away and looked at her blue eyes.
"I'm sorry Leaf…but…for you…I cannot stay…Miles is one thing...but there's something else…something that I can't say either…" Red sadly said as he embraced her back. Leaf was confused on what Red was trying to say, but if it's hard for him to say it, she can wait, she can wait forever if she has to.
"It's okay Red…you don't have to tell me yet, just tell me whenever you can, but please…stay with my family…stay here with me. We love you, I love you Red…" Leaf cries as she held onto him. Red's heart started beating even faster, he loves her too, but the fact that he's working with Team Rocket put the whole family at risk and he didn't want anything to happen to this family.
"I'm sorry Leaf…but-"Red was interrupted when Leaf planted a passionate kiss on his lips and pushed him down on the bed. Red's eyes widen from her sudden behavior.
"Please…please." Leaf continues to kiss him while muffling against his mouth. Red again gently pulled her away and looked at her blue eyes. He strokes her cheeks and sighed.
"Okay Leaf…I will." Red gently said. Leaf smiled as she kissed him again. She placed her head on his chest and Red plays with her long brown hair in bed.
"This reminds me of the night I entered your room a week before and…well…you know the rest." Red chuckled as he strokes her long hair. Leaf blushed as she raised her head and nodded at Red with a smile.
"I enjoyed it Red…" Leaf softly said with a smile. Red smiled as he patted her head. Leaf leaned forward and kissed him gently on the lips.
"Don't ever leave me Red…you're the only person in this world that makes me happy." Leaf happily said. Red shook his head, but he smiled.
"That's not true; you have your brothers, a loving father, and Bruno too." Red replied back with a smile. She smiled back as she kissed him again. They pulled back and looked at each other for a moment.
"Let's go eat Red…everyone is worried about you." Leaf gently said. Red smiled and nodded his head.
"Right…I'm sorry for everything Leaf." Red replied back. Leaf shook her head as they both stood back up and walked back to the dining room hand in hand.
A couple of hours later, dinner were finished, everyone is happy that Red is fine and things were looking up. It's like a huge family reunion with much laughter, stories, and jokes were being called around the table. Red smiled, he never had a family at all, back when he was at the orphanage it was always silent and tension around the dinner table and not to mention terrible food, but they were forced to eat them all. However in the Green's family, it was completely different, he felt like he's a part of the family, despite not being related, he felt like he had a home here.
"I would like to make a toast." Frederick announced. The laughter slowly died down as they all face Frederick with a serious look. Red brush through his black hair and scratched his chin.
"I'm happy to announce the recovery of Red, along with our newest member of the family, Yellow!" Frederick happily announced. Everyone on the dinner table roared and cheered; Yellow blush from embarrassment, she never had anyone cheer for her or have been in a family. It was a new feeling, a feeling that she likes. Blue looked at her and smiled. Yellow saw him and smiled back. Red on the other hand was so happy, he didn't want to leave this place, he loved it here, and it was too perfect for him. He doesn't want to leave, he wanted to turn a new leaf, forget the ways of being a pickpocket thief, a former member of Team Rocket, and being a homeless. He felt extremely lucky.
"I'm happy for the both of you!" Silver exclaimed happily as he raised the cup in the air.
"Cheers to all!" Blue announced as he too raised his cup. All of the raised their cups and clashed them together and then downed their drinks.
Another hour has gone by as Red and Yellow are washing the dishes in the kitchen sink with a smile on their faces. They love it here; it was too perfect for them.
"Hey Yellow, are you happy here?" Red suddenly asked the question as he turned his head towards Yellow who was rinsing the cups. She looked back at Red and nods her head happily.
"I am Red, I also can't wait to show Blue my three special pokemon friends!" Yellow exclaimed in happiness. Red smiled, he's glad that Yellow has found someone close to her, someone who's special to her and could relate to.
"Cool, when can we meet them?" Red asked. Yellow shook her head and smiled back at him.
"Not for a while…hey Red, so what are you going to do once Miles gets back?" Yellow suddenly changed the subject. Red thought for a moment and frowned. He shook his head as he continues to wash the dishes.
"I don't know Yellow, you're lucky that you get to stay here, but for me…Frederick promised to find me a job and a home once Miles gets back…I just hope Leaf will be okay. I worry about her you know that?" Red said as he placed the plate at the top shelf. Yellow frowned, she didn't want him to leave the family, it wouldn't be the same.
"Hey Red…did you think…the family his happier with us?" Yellow asked suddenly. Red looked at her and nodded his head confidently.
"I believe so Yellow, Leaf have told me that they were always so serious with everything, especially Leaf's marriage. I just want this family to be happy and for once in their life, have fun." Red replied back. Yellow nods her head as she continues to rinse the cups and placed them in the top shelf.
"Red…I'm glad you told me the truth…about not loving me…" Yellow simply said. Red smiled at her and nods his head.
"It's the right thing to do to let my best friend know. Now I know you have a crush on Blue." Red said with a sly grin. Yellow blushed as she shook her head which Red laughed.
"He's a good guy Yellow, and I'm happy for you and I can tell he feels the same way." Red said as he continues to wash the dishes. Yellow nods her head happily.
Few hours later, Red is in his bed looking up at the ceiling when he suddenly hears a knock on his door. He raised his head up and raised an eyebrow.
"Who is it?" Red called out.
"It's me Blue, can you meet me at the front lawn?" Blue asked. Red looked around and sighed.
"Yeah, I'll be there in a second." Red called back. He got up from his bed and straightens his red cap. He then left his room and walked outside the front lawn where he sees Blue sitting on the bench. Blue waves his hands in the air smiling which Red returns the wave with his own hand. Red walks towards Blue and sat on the bench.
"So what sup bro?" Red questioned as he looks at Blue. Blue sighed as he stood up.
"The family is a whole lot happier with you two around. Leaf's happy, Silver's happy, Dad's happy, helleven Bruno's happy. I just wanted to let you know." Blue simply said. Red looked down on the ground and kicked a few pebbles out of the way.
"Oh." Red could only say. Blue looked at Red and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"I just wanted to thank you Red. Thank you for everything you've done for us. You know Red…ever since our mom have died, dad's been depressed and scared on all of us. He's afraid that he's going to lose us all, especially Leaf since she seems to be the prime target because of her powers. When she ran out there, I had a second thought about her running away, but she found you and you took care of her. When she came back home crying, I thought something really bad happen, but the next following morning…she was happy. She told me all about you, and they were all true, you are a nice caring guy. I just wanted to let you know Red that if anything ever happens to you, just let me know, I'll be there for you. I'm also sadden that you must leave once Miles gets back…pity…I didn't like that guy one bit. I wish Leaf had someone else in her life." Blue commented. Red raised his eyebrow on the last sentence and so he had to ask.
"Who do you recommend Blue?" Red asked as he twiddled his thumbs. Blue chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head.
"You." Blue simply said which caught Red by surprise. Red blushed as he rubbed his back.
"W-Why?" Red asked as he felt a cold wind blowing against his face. Blue closed his eyes and chuckled.
"Because…we will all be happy if you did." Blue simply said which made Red blushed.
"I-I want to be with her too. I love her Blue." Red stuttered a bit which Blue laughed and shook his head.
"I know you do Red…that's why I want you to take her away from here. Take her and go find yourselves a new place to live where it's just the two of you. I want the both of you to be happy." Blue happily said. Red felt really honored happy, but it seems too far fetch to be true that only exists in fairy tales.
"I wish I could Blue…but…there are so many things going on…" Red simply said. Blue shook his head as he looked up at the full moon.
"That's all I wanted to say Red…we'll discuss this another time. Good night." Blue said as he turned his back on Red. Red smiled as he chuckled.
"Thank you Blue, and good night." Red said as he turned back towards the mansion. He enters his room and lay down on his bed.
"Me huh?" Red whispered to himself as he turned the lights off.
Blue is still outside as he kept looking at the moon when suddenly he heard shuffling noises coming from behind. He turned around when suddenly a small dart shot something from behind his back. Blue yelped in pain as he shook his head. He turned around and saw someone very familiar to him.
"You…" Blue muttered when he suddenly felt fidgety, his hands were sweating, everything was getting loud, he sees many different colors, red, blue, orange, and white all over the place. He couldn't breathe correctly as he's having trouble taking in the air. He kneels down as he held onto his neck, feeling very dry for some reason. He looked up at the figure towering before him. The figure kneeled down and whispered at Blue's ear.
"Kill Red." The figure commanded as he handed Blue a knife. The figure turned away and disappeared. Blue kept fidgeting as he tries to let go of the knife. He suddenly felt enraged as he has the urge to kill the person named Red.
"Red…no…" Blue whispered to himself as he walked back into the mansion. He finally reaches Red's door as he opened the door slowly. He enters with the knife behind his back, still fidgeting and the tension in the room is getting thicker. He needed to kill. Blue closes the door and that woke Red up. He opened his eyes groggily to see Blue fidgeting.
"Hey bro, are you alright?" Red asked worriedly as he got off of the bed and placed a hand on his shoulder. Blue immediately raised a knife above his head and strike down towards Red. Red had quick reflexes as he backed up just in time before the knife could make contact with his skin.
"Blue! What's the matter with you!?" Red called out. He looked towards the door, if he can get to it, he'll have to call Frederick for help. The walls in this room are sound proof.
"Look Blue...I don't want to hurt you. J-Just drop the knife." Red tries to reason with Blue. From what Red sees Blue is trying to, but for some reason he couldn't.
"Red! R-R-Run!" Blue shouted as he lunged towards Red. Luckily Red dodged out of the way as he ran towards the door. Blue turns around and threw the knife at Red. Luckily again the knife missed and hit the door. Red tries to open it, but he was tackled down by Blue. Blue reached for something from behind as he tries to hit Red with it. He managed to find a large book as he tries to slam the book on top of Red's head. Red pushed Blue off of him as he tries to scurry towards the door again. Red managed to grab the doorknob, but Blue pulled his leg and he fell on the floor. Red tries to kick Blue, but Blue pulled Red closer to him. Blue managed to pull Red as he grabbed Red's neck and started choking him. Red tries to break free by thrashing around. However the more he trashes, the more pressure and force Blue exerts out.
"B-Blue…stop…*cough*" Red choked as he still trashes around. Blue felt anger and rage boiled inside of him, but at the same time, he wanted to stop.
"I wonder if Red's awake, maybe I can still with him for the night." Leaf whispered to herself as she got out of bed and went towards Red's room. She went downstairs as she sees Red's door closed. She knocked on the door, but there was no answer. However she could faintly hear something going on in the room. She placed her ear against the door. She could hear so many things going around in the room.
"Red!?" Leaf called out as she tries to turn the doorknob, but it wouldn't budge. She slammed her hand against the door, but still no answer. This got Leaf worried as she tries to slam her hand again.
"Red, are you okay!?" Leaf called out again. She immediately went to Bruno's room.
"B…Bl…Blue…stop…it…*cough*" Red choked as he tries to push him off. However Red's getting weaker. Red reached for the back of his neck and pulled out something out of it. Blue yelled out in pain once Red pulled it out, but kept his grip on Red. It was a short burst moment when Blue slightly released his grip on Red as he quickly inhaled before he was again choked.
"Bruno! Please open the door, something is wrong with Red!" Leaf called out worriedly. Bruno wasted no time as he got out of his desk and both Leaf and Bruno went to Red's room.
"What's all the racket?" Silver asked as he came out of the corner of the side.
"Red's in trouble Silver, get father, Yellow, and Blue!" Leaf called back. Silver flinched from Leaf's calls, but nodded his head and ran.
"S-Stop…P…please…B…Blue…*cough*" Red coughed again as he continues to trash. Blue lessened his grip and it was enough time for Red to get some more air in his lungs. Red tries to push Blue off of him, but he was feeling weak as he can see Blue's face a lot more darker now. The lights are fading away.
"What's going on here!?" Frederick called out as he came downstairs in his robes. Yellow came from the other side of the room, but Blue wasn't to be seen.
"Where's Blue?" Leaf asked as she looked around for her older brother. Everyone looked around and Blue was nowhere to be found.
"C-Could it be…Red!" Leaf yelled out as she pounded the door. Bruno moved Leaf aside as he tackled down the door. It didn't budge; he tries again with all of his strength. The door splintered a bit. Bruno tackled it again, this time the door is almost down. The sound is clear now, Red sounds like he's being choked and there was another voice at the other end. It sounded like Blue.
"I-It's Red! It sounds like he's choking!" Silver exclaimed. Everyone's eyes widen. Bruno tackled once more and knocked the door down. To everyone's horror Blue is choking Red and Red seemed to have stopped moving, but Blue continues to choke him with bloodlust eyes.
"Blue no!" Leaf responded first as she tries to pull Blue away. Everyone rushes in as they managed to pull Blue away; however he fought back as he thrashes around. He managed to punch Bruno across the face along with his father. He pushed Yellow out of the way along with Silver. He then kicks Bruno away from him and he rushes again at Red. Leaf tries to push Blue away, but he pushed her away.
"Blue no! Stop it!" Yellow yelled out with tears in her eyes. Blue didn't stop as he slowly reaches towards Red. Red slowly opened his eyes as he sees Blue hovering above him. His grasp on Red's neck and tightened once more. Red doesn't have the strength and will to fight back as he's being chocked once more.
"Blue!" Leaf exclaimed with fresh tears coming out of her eyes. Bruno reached for Blue again as he tries to pull him away once more. Silver saw something shining sticking out underneath the fallen door as he reaches under it and pulled it. Yellow too tries to pull Blue along with Frederick, pleading to stop his choking frenzy.
"BLUE STOP!" Silver yelled out as he dashed towards his brother, knife in hand and managed to impale the sharp object on his side. Blue gasps in pain.
"Forgive me Mr. Green." Bruno whispered as he punched the back of Blue's head, knocking him unconscious. Silver's hands are stain in Blue's blood, as tears weld up in his eyes as he starts crying. Yellow and Frederick were there to comfort him as he cries against their arms. Frederick couldn't believe what just happened, for some reason, his son has incredible strength and stamina to fight off his entire family. Leaf went by Red's side as she tries to lift him up against her arms. She raises her hand and a white ball of light went down his chest.
"P-Please be okay…Red…please…" Leaf whispered while tears were in her eyes. Red's eyes sprung back open as he gasped and heaved for some air while coughing at the same time. He looked around franticly as he sees Leaf holding him.
"Leaf?" Red whispered quietly. Leaf cried as she held onto him.
"I-I…stabbed him…I…I stabbed my own brother…" Silver quietly cried as his hands trembled. Leaf looked at Silver and shook her head. Yellow and Frederick tries to assure him by hugging the poor boy. Bruno placed Blue on Red's bed as he lay there motionless.
Few hours later, Leaf continues to heal Blue's wound, everyone didn't say anything. Then they eyed on Red who felt a little tension going on.
"Red…what happened?" Frederick questioned with a serious tone. Red looked at Frederick with worries as he slowly pulled the dart that he had pulled out of Blue's neck.
"I found this stuck to Blue's neck. I think it's some kind of hypnotic drug." Red said as he handed the dart to Frederick. Frederick eyed on the little dart as he tries to examine it.
"I-I'm sorry sir…this is my entire fault…if Blue hadn't…if….I…" Red didn't know what to say as he stopped in his mid sentence.
"I think I better go…I'm sorry for everything guys…I'm sorry…I'll be going now. This is all my fault…" Red sadly said as he fixed his red cap. He left the room, and nobody was there to stop him, except one.
Red reached the main gate as he took a long sigh. He didn't want to leave, but he knows what's really going on and he's putting the family in danger.
"Red wait!" Leaf called out as she ran towards him. Red gritted his teeth as his hands on the gate started rumbling from the shaking.
"Please…please don't go…you said you'll stay here…" Leaf cried as she embraced him from behind. Red didn't want to go at all in fact; he wanted to stay, more than ever. However it is clear now on who's doing this and he must leave before anyone else gets hurt.
"No Leaf…this is for your own protection, this is something I can do to protect you." Red sadly said as he still kept his grip on the gate. Leaf shook her head against his back, crying.
"No Red…you said you won't leave…please Red…please." Leaf begged as she kept holding onto him tighter. Red loosened his grip on the gate as he turned around and hugged her.
"I'll see what I can do…" Red whispered to her as he kissed her on the lips, she kissed him back. They finally departed as they were about to head back to the mansion when suddenly something went whooshing towards Red's neck. It hit him on the neck as Red yelped in pain as he reached his hand for the object that hit him.
"Red?" Leaf questioned as she looked at him. Red pulled the object that got him, his eyes widen in horror, as he knows what it is. It was the same dart that got Blue. He starts backing up slowly. Leaf looks at him with worries as she tries to get near him.
"G-Get away!" Red ordered as he dropped the dart on the floor. Leaf saw the dart as she knows what it is too.
"P-Please Red…let me help you." Leaf tries to calm him down. Red shook his head as he continues to back up. Leaf tries to touch his shoulder, but Red quickly removed her hand away from his shoulder.
"D-Don't touch me!" Red yelled out. Leaf was taken aback; she was scared and worried for him. He was in pain.
"R-Run Leaf! R-Run!" Red yelled out as he backed up again. Leaf tries to hold onto him, but she was pushed down by Red. Leaf looked back up in horror and hurt as tears were in her eyes.
"Red! Please calm down! You're scaring me!" Leaf called out as she tries to stand back up. Red on the other hand ran towards the gate. He stopped as he held starts rubbing his eyes. He starts trembling, sweating, and feeling very uneasy.
"Get away from me Leaf! Run back!" Red yelled out. He started running out of the gate and into the dark night of Pallet Town.
"Red! Red!" Leaf called out his name, but it sounded so distant to Red as he ran further.
"Stay away from me!" Red yelled out.
"Easy now."
"Oh God…" Red whispered to himself.
"Stay calm. Come with me."
"Don't-Don't touch me." Red stuttered.
"Red…Giovanni's waiting."
"No, no, no, no, NO!" Red yelled out as loud as he could.
What seemed like an eternality of deep slumber, Red slowly opened his eyes and lifted up his head. To his horror and shock he sees Giovanni sitting right in front of him, smoking a cigar.
"Welcome back…Red." Giovanni said with a sly smile on his face. Red looked around him in shock and awe, he's in a public park underneath an umbrella with a rounded black table; it's morning. He looked to his left and saw his old teams, Proton and Archer wearing casual clothes and smiling. He then looked to his right and saw Miles!?