(Riley POV)

So I woke up the next morning after the funeral and went to go check up on Jae. I opened the door to their room and saw Lucario had gotten out of bed but Jae was still asleep. I was going to ask if he wanted to go to school with me again but I decided against it, he went through enough the past two days, he deserved his sleep. It was a school day so mom made me breakfast and I told her see ya after I ate. I went to school the same way I always do and went to the cafeteria where I saw Arin and Hyabusa were waiting there. Arin ran up to me though, he seemed freaked out and excited.

"DUDE! HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEWS!" The news? He watches the news? But anyways I answered him.

"No, what happened?" I quizzed.

He then got more shocked when I said that, "I couldn't believe it man, there was a hostage situation shown on the news and the man killed a hostage! I thought it was fake but no, others had closed their cameras but this news crew didn't. Then out of nowhere a Riolu jumped in and killed the guy, it was insane!" I had a face of worry on me and he noticed it, "What's wrong? What got you looking scared?" I didn't want to say it but I thought it would be better not to keep secrets, well at least from him.

"Look man, keep this on low okay, the riolu on the film was Jae." I said quietly. His and Hyabusa's eyes widened at that comment.

He then whispered, "What? You serious man, I mean I didn't know any other riolus but I didn't think it was Jae."

"It was, it scared me but apparently Jae knew the woman who got killed. I wanted to bring him here but he is really depressed about losing her so I refrained from it. He is hurting bad now man, just don't bring it up that it was him okay." Arin nodded at me and I saw Hybusa with a face of remorse. I helped him feel better though, "Hey don't worry Hyabusa, Jae is strong, he will get better before you know it." He half smiled at me, glad Jae had a good friend like him.

So classes went on as usual through the day, but at lunch I was eating with Arin and Hyabusa when you know who came by. "Well look at the crybaby, where is your body guar at today?"

I looked over to Caden and gave him a death glare, "What do you want Caden, and Jae is at home, he didn't want to come today." Caden gave me a sinister smile.

"I think I know why he wouldn't want to go, especially after killing a man!" He exclaimed. What how did he know!

"I don't know what you're talking about." I lied nervously.

"Your lying, my friend saw your parents and you there when it happened, it was your Riolu, and you know what?" He then turned to everyone in the lunch room. "HEY EVERYONE GUESS WHAT, RILEY'S RIOLU WAS THE RIOLU FROM THE NEWS, HE IS THE ONE WHO KILLED THAT INNOCENT MAN!" Everyone started talking, some said why would I keep it, some called Jae a freak, some said Jae should have been put down, I wasn't having any of this!

"INNOCENT, HOW DARE YOU CALL THAT MAN INNOCENT, HE KILLED SOMEONE JAE KNEW, YOU CAN YOU CALL THAT INNOCENT!" I screamed. He looked at me again evilly.

"He's innocent because anyone that does pain to you or your friends is a friend of mine, I saw him crying on the film and it was the greatest sight I've ever seen, he is even more of a crybaby than you ever were." Okay I had enough of him, he went to far this time, he can mess with me and do what he wants to me but you don't mess with my friends! I may not like hurting people but you know what?

"Hey Caden, I just realized something." I said plainly.

"Oh and what's that freak lover?" He said while pointing his nose at me. I then quickly socked him right in his stupid face and he held his nose with his hands. I wasn't done yet, as he bent over I took hold of his hair and kneed him in the face as hard as I could. He fell to the ground crying.

"I realized that I don't have to feel bad about hurting people who mess with my friends!" I yelled at him.

I left but none of the teachers noticed somehow, I think the principal noticed but felt it as justified, I don't know but I wasn't caught and I wasn't called up to the office, guess Caden follows the no snitching rule, an I guess no one told it was me. If anyone started crap trying to make Jae look like a monster, then I would show no mercy to any of them!

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(Lucario POV)

I was waiting for Jae to wake up, I wanted to see if he was okay, it was already noon so I made sure. I went upstairs to our room and saw him sitting up and looking down. -Hey Jae? Are you alright?- He looked up for a moment and stared at me then went right back to looking down.

-You should already know the answer.- He said in monotone. This wasn't something he would get over in two days, he lost his mother, no matter how strong you are I don't think anyone could stay that strong in this situation.

"I see, Claire has your food ready and if there is anything I can do please let me know." He looked at me a bit more upbeat but not much.

"Look Lucario, I am grateful you are trying to help but, I don't think it will, it might even make it worse. Just give me sometime and don't be too forceful." He gave me a weak smile, "I will come out of this eventually, I promise." He stated. I think that was all I needed to know. He then got out of bed and followed me to the kitchen where Claire was.

"OH! Hey Jae, remember when we went to the market, I saw you really seemed interested in pizza, so for breakfast I thought I would change it up and make you some!" She then bent over to show Jae the pizza, he still looked sad but his face changed to a weak smile. He gave her small yip as to say thank you.

That is good to know, Jae is eating and drinking so isn't trying to keep from eating. I've heard that some humans stop eating when they go into depression. I've even heard when Pokémon lose someone close to them they will starve themselves to death. So Jae ate the pizza, he just dug into it, either he was really hungry or really loved pizza. He then proceeded to just watch T.V. for a while. He seemed to watch this show where Pokémon were ninja's and all sorts of abilities. It seemed there was a fight between two riolus. One was female and one was male. They were fighting in an odd fashion. Not exactly how we Lucarios or Riolus fight but it was fun to watch.

Jae didn't really do much for the day but when Martin came home he saw Jae was still depressed while watching the T.V. Then Martin did something that I don't think I can forgive him for.

"So your still in here moping about that woman huh?" Jae just looked toward him in a "what are you trying to say" kind of face. Martin continued, "You know I really don't get you, I was so happy to bring you here when I first met you but now! I am starting to regret my son's decision." Jae had a look of anger on his face, one just as bad as the face from the other night, Claire was speechless and I was about to tell him to stop but he continued.

"You have caused me a lot of problems, you killing that guy has caused me and the force a lot of problems. We have publicity and people who think you need execution at our doorstep, they're rioting, breaking things, causing vandalism and all of this trouble over WHAT! Just a woman who nobody cares about!" With that Jae jumped from where he was sitting and latched on to Martin shirt collar and screamed.

-HOW DARE YOU, SHE WAS MY MOTHER! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I HAVE GONE THROUGH LOSING HER AND YOU WANT TO COME IN HERE AND TELL ME WHY I DID IT, GO TO HELL MARTIN, GO JOIN THE BASTARD WHO KILLED MY MOTHER!- With that Jae let go and landed on the ground. He then took his time to go all the way upstairs and I assume he headed to our room. I then took the liberty to grab Martin's shirt collar as well.

'I warned you once Martin! As I stated he has been through enough without you doing this to him, if you knew what he said then you would have realized how much in the wrong you are! Next time you pull this stunt I will make sure you regret it!' I screamed in telepathy.

"OH REALLY LUCARIO! WELL MAYBE YOU SHOUL-" Before he could finish the sentence Claire came over.

*SLAP!*

With that Claire started speaking, "STOP IT MARTIN! If you were a man you would stop treating someone who is three months old like this and apologize!" That shut him up, his eyes were wide and he looked to the ground in shock. He then proceeded to head upstairs.

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(Martin POV)

I walked up the stairs as I got told off by my wife and Lucario. I think they were right, I went too hard on him, it wasn't fair and it wasn't right. I walked to their room and saw Jae was sitting on the cushion next the window just watching outside. I don't think he noticed me so I spoke first.

"Hey Jae?" He turned his head to look at me without moving.

-Rio?- I believe he said what but I wasn't to sure.

"Jae I wanted to apologize, I went too far. That woman, Cindy, she seemed very important to you, enough so that you would go and take down the man who took her life. I don't know who she was or what she meant to you but I am so sorry I said what I said, it wasn't right for me to say and I shouldn't have said it, can you not hate me for it, please?"

Jae sat there for a minute, I didn't know what the response would be. He was furious a moment ago so I wouldn't be surprised if he said no. But shockingly I saw him nod his head while somewhat looking at me. "Thank you Jae, and again I'm sorry."

I saw him nod again and he went back to looking outside. I then left the room while thinking to myself how stupid I was for saying that. I know it seems dumb but sometimes I get frustrated and I take it out on others, I got stressed from everyone giving me and the crew up at the police department hell about not doing anything with Jae. I guess I was just so mad and Jae got made the target, and it wasn't right. So if anyone thinks my apology wasn't genuine I can tell you it was.

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(Jae POV)

Everyone was helping in their own way (except for Martin who I was about ready to fight) but I don't think it was enough. I was still not feeling it, her death it just, I don't know it's like someone reopened a wound that was already there. Losing her just broke me, I saw her death than next thing I know I am standing over the corpse of the man. It happened so fast, I couldn't even tell what happened.

I was just watching outside at that time, it was so peaceful. It just helped watching the sky. My mother was amazing, she was kind and sweet. Both my parents had their times where they would hurt or make me feel bad, but nobody is perfect. I remember one time my mom had started to take me and my brother to school. We both had projects to turn in and I realized I left my project at home. My mom said we would turn around and go and get it. I got confused cause we were taking a different route on a highway. We then stopped at one of those rest stops on the side of the interstate and she gave me a snack while I complained Jon and I were late. She then told me to look in the trunk.

i saw the trunk filled with suitcases and packed food. My mom surprised us and told us we were going to Disney World. That was probably one of my favorite moments with her, but now I can't make any more of those memories. All I could do now was look up at the sky where she was now.

After about two or three hours I heard Riley come in and Claire who had picked up Carol. I decided to stay though. I still wasn't very social so I wasn't in the mood. I heard Claire screaming at Riley, apparently he had gotten into a fight and he won it, wow good for him. I sat there for a while until my door opened, it was Carol.

She just stood there for a moment like she was trying to decide to get closer or not. I just gave her a yip to tell her hey.

She then spoke, "Jae? Are you still upset?" I just turned my head to her and nodded. "Could you please, not be upset anymore?" What? I know she is young but it's not that simple. I just shook my head at her. She then did something I didn't expect. She ran up to me and hugged me from behind, but it wasn't her death-grip ones, it was a genuine and kind hug.

She had tears in her eyes when she spoke up, "JAE PLEASE STOP! I KNOW YOU CARED ABOUT HER BUT I CAN'T SEE YOU LIKE THIS ANYMORE! I WANT THE ONE THAT DREW WITH ME BACK! I WANT THE ONE THAT TAUGHT ME HOW TO PLAY GAMES BACK! I WANT MY FRIEND BACK, I WANT YOU BACK!" She continued to cry as I just sat there in her arms. I didn't know what to say, has me acting like this hurt her this much, I had no idea. I don't think I will ever truly be over her death, who would be, but I think I can stop moping and get back to my life, and give Carol her friend back. So I turned around in her arms gave her a big smile and hugged her. I saw a smile light up on her face.

"Jae! This is the first time I have seen you smile since then! Thank you Jae!" She then hugged me tighter, I would have returned it but I proceeded to lose air in my lungs. Just then though Claire called her and she let me go before I suffocated. I then proceeded out of the room to get some air. I walked downstairs and got greeted by Lucario.

-Oh hey, are you feeling better?- Felt like I would keep hearing that question.

So I answered truthfully, -About her death, no. But in general yeah I feel better.- He seemed confused.

-Wait that fast how? What made you, you know, feel better?- So I just pointed at Carol in the kitchen. Lucario got recognition and just stared at me.

-You know she really is a good pep talker, maybe she should become a cheerleader but let's be honest, I want to see what kind of art she would make when she is older.- I said proudly but then I thought of something. -Hey Lucario could I ask for a favor?-

He looked at me stupid like "why ask", -Yeah sure, what is it?-

I then explained, -Not today but, I think tomorrow, I want you to make a call for me.- He looked at me like I had four heads.

-WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!?- He screamed.

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(Carol POV)

Mommy and daddy said it was time for bed. I had spent time with Jae earlier, he drew with me again. Once I got into my room and closed the door I was deep in thought. I knew, I knew exactly who she was. I don't know what happened to Jae or whatever caused this but, that was his mother. There was just no way it could be, but there is no way it couldn't either, what I saw last night was proof. Rest assured though, he is my friend, whatever happened is in the past, and I always keep a friends secret.