I Love You, That's Why I Did It

10

"You swear it! You swear that if I bring her here, you'll let me return. That you'll take off this collar, and I'll be free." Nidoqueen stood in front of the man.

"Of course, I know that you miss your Mate. I'll let you go; but you must bring her here. I will free you then." He sat back down, and crossed his legs.

They shook, and thus the deal was made.

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"Come on guys! Zangoose made us lunch!" I stood on the front porch, Togepi clinging to my leg.

"Coming!" Dragonair called. She was swimming in the small lake.

"Yeah yeah." Typhlosion had Cascoon and Teddiursa in his wake.

We all sat on the front porch, eating off the plates that I had found near the city.

The food was delicious, and they were laughing at one thing or another.

Togepi was telling Cascoon about things no one understood but them. Dragonair was patting Zangoose's head, and giggling. Teddiursa, being the quiet girl she was, was sitting on my lap. Typhlosion was sitting next to me, enjoying the quiet.

Suddenly, the peace was broken. Teddiursa began to glow, her form switching from small to large. Then it stopped mid-way. We all knew what this meant. She had been created, not born. Togepi cried, Dragonair hide her face in Zangoose's chest. He patted her back. I stifled a cry. I would be strong. Typhlosion patted my back.

Cascoon, the only one not effected, picked her up with her bandages. Holding her close to her chest, she softly called to it. Telling it that it would be all right, that she was there.

When an Evolution fails, you are stuck in a half transformation. It's painful, and kills you. Teddiursa was slipping from our grasp, and we could do nothing about it. She was dieing and all we could do is watch.

Cascoon held her close, until her last breath. The baby of the group passed away quietly.

"I'm going to go make a grave. She deserves one." I stood up, and walked over to the forest. Tears slipped out from the corners of my eyes, but I wiped them away.

I would be strong; I was all these kids had left. My family and we were now one short.

I dug a small grave. Deep enough to protect her from animals, and wide enough for her to fit in.

I had Cascoon carry her to it, and lay her down. Her eyes were closed, as if she was sleeping.

That was when I broke down. All the stress, the pain and agony rose to the surface in one go. Typhlosion had to carry me back to my bed. I sobbed and hiccupped into his chest.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't protect her." I whispered.

"It's okay; there was nothing you could do. She's in a better place. The baby is safe, don't worry." He set me on the bed, and rubbed my back.

I sobbed, and collapsed in a great pile on the bed.

"I'll be back. I am going to go say my last words. I'll be right back." He patted my head, and consoled me like a child.

I quieted down, and listened to the wind. It had picked up, and the smell of rain on it. Soon, little patters of it hit the worn glass of the windows.

I smelt something unfamiliar; it was spicy, and unwelcoming.

I jumped up, and crouched down on the floor.

Someone walked in the doorway.

"Charizard, are you in here?" It was a female's voice. A female I didn't know and she had the typical Half Aura around her.

I leapt, not caring if she a good guy or bad. I clawed her. I smelt something underlying on her, the intent to kill.

I swung my fist, it was enveloped in flames. I didn't remember when I learned Fire Punch, but I used it anyways.

I pummeled her into the floor, and everyone came running when I let loose the call we use in emergencies.

Typhlosion appeared, and she threw something at him. It hit him, and he flew to the floor. Everyone else soon joined him when she threw things at them.

"What did you do?" My voice dangerously soft.

"I poisoned them with Poison Barb's. I have the Antidote. If you want them to live, come with me." She held out a vile of green liquid. "If not, they die in about half an hour." She smiled. I got a good look at her as the lightning flashed.

She was a Nidoqueen Halfling.

"They will die?" I asked quietly, the fight left me without delay.

"Yeah, no offense. I wanna get back to my own family. I just as trapped as you are." She held out chains.

"Chain me, but I want to watch you give them the Antidote." I held out my hands.

"Sure thing honey. Glad I didn't have to kill more kids." She sighed sadly, and chained me up. My wings pinned to my back, my legs chained together, arms and hands the same. I stood there, and watched as she poured small amounts of the green liquid into their mouths.

They breathed easier. Therefore, I let out a breath.

"Take me away." She grabbed the chains, and led me to a car not to far from the house. Lightning flashed, and thunder roared in my ears.

"Bye, maybe I'll see you guys again." I waved, and then I felt the needle jabbed into my neck. I expected that.

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"That you for your hard work. You are free to go." I was groggy; it was hard to focus on what the people were saying.

I raised my head.

I saw fuzzies, then my vision cleared, I saw a man that I had thought was dead.

"Ahh, Charizard. I see you're awake."

"Father!" I spit that word out like it was a curse. He should be dead.

Sorry for the delay in this chapter, I've been pretty busy! Enjoy and please review, that makes me oh so happy!

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