Here it is, chapter ten, closing in on a quarter of 100,000 words. I don't think I have any important messages so I suppose its time for the theme and setting the stage for story arc 1.5 (like two weeks away), so let's begin!
"There it is, Sol city. Come on lets go find a place to stay." Zuro said. "Oh yeah! I've wanted to see Sol for years!" Chario barked. "Easy Chario. Okay lead the way Zuro." "Alright, come on then." It toke over an hour to cross the bridge into Sol. Sol city was a wonder in the world of Pokemon, it was entirely Pokemon made, and had five tiers, the strongest Pokemon resided on the bottom tier, weak and service based Pokemon stayed on the top. It was mostly cone shape and Aggrons had helped make most structure with metal. Though it was made long ago, the city was still glistened in the sunlight. The city was floating above the canyon floor, suspended by four large bridges that angled upward, one of which Dim, Chario, Zuro and the Eevee were on now. They climbed up the bridge and finally got to the top gates. "Where are the guards?" "There are only guards during war, right now everyone is inside." Zuro answered Chario.
They went to the front gates, which were basically slabs of solid steel, and Zuro walked up and used a dark pulse on the door. The rest watched wondering what was going on untill they heard a voice. "Ahh, Zuro, your home. Ohh, visitors, I like visitors." After a short pause, "Dim Star, pleasure is mine, I've been wanting to meet you for some time. Chario, while your here we will have a special place for you away from any trainers. Ahh, a Silyco, an Eevee at that, on the run are we? Normally you would no shelter here, but circumstances have changed. Now come, come, you are all welcome to stay for awhile." And then the door opened in a beautiful display of purple light. "My mind was searched." Dim said mystified. "Yes, that was Living's dad." Zuro explained. "Well, it seems he is quite powerful." Dim added. "Zuro did he say your home?" The Eevee asked. "He did, the Abselite have considered me a member of their outside levels, the Pokemon that are powerful, like them, but not Absol." "Oh, that makes sense." She concluded. "Well, I'm going to find Living." Chario said before leaving. "Does he know where he is going?" The Eevee and Zuro asked. "Doubt it." Dim answered. "So what should we do?" The Eevee asked. "Well, Living's dad will probably want an explanation and update, so I'll talk to him." "Then I'll take the Eevee to some of the scenic spots." Dim smiled. "Very well." With that Zuro began to go off to an area leading further down the city.
"Well Eevee, time to go see some sights." Dim said beaming. "Okay, what are we gonna see?" "It's a surprise." He replied. So they walked for a little while still on the top of the city. They eventually came to a building with light steam coming from it. "This is a bath house sort of place, we can wash off here." "Cool! I haven't had a proper bath in forever!" She seemed genuinely excited, making Dim smile. They approached the front door went inside. Just inside was a bar of wood and an old Delcatty. "Welcome, this is a bathing area, we have private baths, two poke' baths and a large public bath. Which would you prefer?" The Delcatty's voice was rough with age but kind and gentle, and the slight twinkle in his eye hinted at a love of his job, or perhaps amusement at something most Pokemon didn't notice. "What would you like?" Dim asked. "Bath for two poke's" she said it defiantly, yet seemed slightly embarrassed even blushing a little. "Okey-dokey. Right this a way!" The Delcatty said excitedly, leading them to a door with two Absols whose heads seemed to be touching at the lips. Dim began to think this way was for 'special' occasions. Blushing a little himself he went in with the Eevee, the Delcatty went back to the desk. The duo went on to a room that didn't seem occupied and stepped in. The room was made of bamboo, and in the center there was a large square indenture filled with very warm water, letting off a slight steam. "Well you first." Dim said. "Okay!" She replied, even more excited than before. Then she hopped in splashing water on Dim. Giggling she signaled him to get in as well. Sliding in he winced for second at the deceivingly hot water. It felt like an inferno wrapping around his body, but almost as soon as he noticed the pain it washed away in exchange for a relaxing feeling of his muscles loosening. "Dim I just remembered, I thought you were going to say we were mates to get in, did we not need to?" "I guess. Though since he searched our minds, lying probably wouldn't do much." "That is true." Afterwards they relaxed for a few minutes. Then Dim asked, "Hey, why did you want one of these baths?" "Well, I figured we could hang out, and I'm a bit of a loner, so I didn't want the public bath." "Oh, you have point I suppose." relieved it wasn't the reason he had previously thought. "So, while we are here what is the plan?" She asked. "Well, train, hang out, and gather help for protecting you." She seemed a bit down cast about his plans but didn't decline them. "Cheer up, it could be worse you know." "I know." So they relaxed for another minute or so and decided it was time to go see some other areas of the city, the Delcatty waved as the left with his tail and bade them farewell, and told them to come again. Dim brought her to an old area, one of the first finished places in the city, the garden of Solbas.
Solbas ware the original Abselite from hundreds of years ago. That, of course, had nothing to do with why he brought her here. The garden had billions of flowers and plants, the leaves and petals of which were in different shades and hues of the viewers favourite colour. The Eevee looked on astonished by the amount of purple she saw, it was simply amazing. "This is a personal favourite of mine, a massive garden of various plants, all specially coloured to the viewers interest." Dim said smiling at her surprised face. "It's amazing, I don't understand what this is, but I love it." Dim giggled at her comment. So they began stroll about the garden, not many Pokemon were there that day so it was mostly just them. They stayed there for few hours and as the time went on the Eevee slowly got closer and closer to Dim until they were almost touching. When the Sun began to get close to the horizon Dim began to feel very flustered, and embarrassed. Though he wasn't sure why then he whipped around and there she was, Living, just standing there with a small frown and a flower on her head. "It's been awhile." Dim said. "Only a few weeks." "So has Chario found you?" "Yeah we hung out for a little bit." "Okay." The both felt quite awkward right about now. "Anyways, my dad wants you two to come to dinner with us." "We will." "Okay follow me." The Eevee looked at the two with a face of slight concern, and amusement. It felt funny to her that she was in the presence of the Pokemon she replaced in Dim's affection. She shook her head and began follow the two Absols to wherever they were going to be eating that night. They descended to the bottom level using a staircase that went to the bottom without interruption.
Upon arriving Living lead them to a room with a table in the middle and a large plane of glass for a window, at the far end was Zuro and an Absol with a large horn. The horn was interesting, having a great many nicks and scrapes. "Hey Dad, Zuro." They nodded to her and the Absol took notice in Dim and the Eevee. "Chario, their here!" Zuro called out. "Okay!" He called out back before walking into the room setting down food. It was simple, just some sort of fish, and ratattata, but they were still happy to have food that was cooked better than over a small campfire. After finishing the Absol spoke, "As you all know, I am Living's father. My name is Kenshin Sol. I normally wouldn't have let either Chario or the Eevee in here due to who they are and what they have done, Chario killed a human the Eevee is a Silyco. We did let you all in, however, because the Eevee Order is falling apart, we have heard of a coup de Ta under preparation from our contacts. All we know is a civil war in the order between the Umbreons and Jolteons against anyone not on their side is imminent. We could not let a Silyco get in there somewhere. So we will protect you here as long as necessary. Also since I have been made aware that you, Dim, already know he lives nearby, we will take you to meet him tomorrow. That will be all. Oh although the Eevee and Chario will need to be up early for training." "Our butler will will show you were you'll all be sleeping." Living added before leaving, Chario following. Zuro turned his attention to Kenshin and they began to whisper back in forth as a Ralts came into the room and directed the out into the passage ways, he the lead them to a room a few minutes away which had two beds and a small window, there appeared to be a few other rooms behind two doors on the other walls. The Ralts left them leaving them alone. "So I guess it time to sleep." "Yep." They laid down in which ever bed was closest to them, on opposite sides of the room, and began to drift into sleep. Around midnight Dim had this weird feeling like something was tickling his nose, curious he opened his eyes and looked down. The Eevee was sleeping there next to him, of her own free will. He smiled and snuggled a little closer to her. What he didn't notice though was her smile.