Author's Notes: Holy crap, this took FOREVER. This is most definitely my longest chapter ever. 5 pages, size 12 font, no spacing! But I finally got it out.

Also, remember a while back, when I was complaining about how I could of gotten more viewers if I submitted one chapter at a time, instead of submitting the first 12 chapters in instant. Well, I realize that that was ignorant, and also, I've thought of a way to deal with that

First off, by doing that I separated those who are hear to read a story, and those who are impatient, and give up after the fifth chapter. The way I submitted this, it's dedicated readers only.

Secondly, despite the way I submitted it, I still have six reviewers! Thanks to all of you who are supporting me:

Foxyjosh: Wait, I amaze people!? Wow.

BFoS: LMAO, explosions, I totally should of done that XD Just kidding.

Dark Wolf 021: I replied to you via email. Did you find out what a lucario was?

TwilightZone145: Hmm, maybe he had Adrenal'O's XD

kathlaida-princess: Thanks for the support :D

Lightning Samurai: Ya, I know, it would be awesome if that was in the show.

Wow, look at all the replies :D You guys are awesome hugs Also, there's something important that I mentioned in the Author's After-notes. And on the topic of overdrive, I'm trying to make a choice so I'm going to ask you guys, the fans and friends. Which do you guys think sounds cooler: Berserk or Overdrive?

Now to finally end the author's notes, and to get on with the story.

Chapter 37

1 month later

6 months. It has been six whole months now. Well actually it's been 5 months that Terra made her announcement, but 6 months since that actual... event.

What does this mean? It means that the baby is expected to come any minute, of any hour, of any day. At this time, every one of those minutes lasted an eternity, an eternity of waiting, and yearning for the baby to finally come.

I stood in front of the window in my apartment. The sun was a few minutes from setting and the sky exploded with a plethora of colors. Spring time had taken over the city. The flowers were blooming, and the air was heating up. The trees in the city glowed with blossoms.

Sanj was poking stuff around the apartment, adjusting to his new home, and Dallin stood next to me watching the sunset.

Terra... Terra looked unnerved. She was fully bloated, about 25 pounds heavier than she was half a year ago, and she could barely sleep a wink. She breathed heavily most of the time, and sometimes groaned. She looked miserable, I had never seen her this way, one more reason I wanted this eternity to end.

'Nick?' Terra called. With Terra's state, I had to recognize her voice immediately, I wanted her to get through this. I walked up beside her and sat beside her.

'Nick, I'd like to take a walk with you.' I jumped at the statement.

'But Terra, your condition, are you sure you can do this?'

She paused. 'Yes.'

She slowly and steadily came to her feet. She wobbled her way to the door, looked at me, and flicked her head at me to follow. Sanj and Dallin followed after. Terra turned her head, and there was a twinge in her eye.

'I would like to take a walk... alone.' There was annoyance in her expression, which was expected given her state. Dallin and Sanj backed away carefully and went back to their previous activities.

Terra and I exited the apartment, and made our way to the elevator. Terra looking as nervous as ever tried to keep herself calm and collected. She was oddly silent but I just went along with it.

The elevator reached the bottom floor, and we made our way out of the building.

'So,' I asked 'Where do you want to go?'

Terra paused for a brief second, still breathing heavily. 'I'd like to go to the cliffs.'

We began to walk, pacing ourselves slowly and steadily. I had to slow down for Terra, as she was in a lot of discomfort and she hadn't walked in what seemed like forever.

As we walked by, people gawked at Terra, but not the way they usually did. After the year or so that she had lived with me, everyone in Chokoto had known the name Terra, but due to her six month hiatus, no one knew what became of her. I hadn't told anyone of her pregnancy, but as people walked by, they couldn't help but notice. At least they were respectful and kept their distance.

I had to break the silence between me and Terra. 'So, Terra, is there something that you want to talk about?'

'Not until we're... alone.'

While we walked, I thought about how Terra was over the past few months. At first she seemed perfectly normal, but as time grew, so did her nerve. She grew more weary, and lost sleep. By the halfway point, she seemed like a different person. By the five month mark... well, she seem like a person at all. She barely slept a wink, and sometimes, rarely, she would speak in gibberish. She was irritable, and out of shape from not moving enough. Simply put, Terra wasn't Terra. I was worried about her.

We finally came to the point that separated the town from the forest. The smell of cars and exhaust were dispersing. As we entered the forest, the fresh air rolled into my face, along with the smell of the greenery. You could be blind, and still tell that Spring was among us.

I saw Terra take in a deep breath, and looked straight into my eyes. 'Ok, Nick, I'm ready to talk.'

'Oh?'

'The reason I took you out here, is that I want to talk to you about what happens when the baby is born.'

I raised my eyebrow at this comment. This seemed to be the only thing that I hadn't learned about typhlosions. The book always listed watching a mother typhlosion while it's caring for its young is far too dangerous. 'Go on, Terra...'

'I have seen what having young can do to a typhlosion. It's all a matter of instincts. The first thing that comes to their mind, is to protect their young, protect with their life. With this thought, they feel that they should protect the baby from anything and everyone.'

I nodded my head agreeing with everything that Terra said. Terra continued, 'That includes the baby's father.' That comment surprised me.

'WHAT!? Why?'

'As I said, it is a matter of instincts. In the eyes of a mother typhlosion, everyone is the same, and everyone... is the enemy. It cannot be helped. There is a reason behind me telling you this. I need you to know that anything that I do in the next while is purely out of instinct. I'm terribly sorry for anything that I might do to you.'

I smiled, and patted her on the head. 'Don't worry, I'll forgive you... no matter what.'

I remained silent, and took some time to think. Just when I thought this was almost over, it turns out that it's going to last a lot longer.

'Hey, Nick, it's ok. This state only lasts for a month or so.'

'Hmm, well... that's not so bad.' I smiled at Terra and looked back at the path. To my surprise, we had already arrived at the cliff. If I didn't look forward, I probably would of just walked off the edge.

I sat at the edge of the cliff, as Terra laid beside me and observed the sunset. The colors dance along the ocean's horizon, as the red sun made the center piece of the view. The wind blew from up the cliff, slightly stronger than it did in town. The birds sang in the trees, and the wind made the trees sing too.

'Isn't it pretty, Terra?' I gently petted her on the head.

'Yes, but it'll be the last pretty thing that I'll be seeing for a while.'

'Then take a good long look, so you can remember it well.' Terra paused for a second.

'Nick, there's something else that I've been meaning to tell you. Something that, I should of said a long time ago.'

'What's that?' Terra paused for what seemed like another eternity.

'I love you.' I put on a big smile, and hugged Terra tightly. Terra cooed softly as I hugged her. I let go and looked back out on the sunset. After some though, I finally replied.

'I love you too, Terra.'

Silence. Terra didn't respond. 'Terra?'

I looked to Terra, to find her rolling on the ground clutching her stomach, growling and groaning in pain.

'TERRA! What's happening!?'

She concentrated hard enough to send me a message. Her words were strained, she tried to force them out. 'The... baby's... coming... out.'

I was stunned. I jumped from my spot on the cliff, and watched Terra struggle helplessly. However, I could practically see all of the research that was coming back to me.

Terra laid down on the ground and tried to keep still. Her teeth were clenched and her muscles grew tense. Her back flared up, as she continued growling and groaning.

I got down beside her, and encouraged her, trying to get her through this. Minutes went by, but it seemed like hours. I was constantly reminding myself of the fact that labor doesn't last to long as a typhlosion, roughly only 30 minutes.

Yet it still took forever. I kept a constant eye on Terra, who was starting to get exhausted. I had continuously encouraged her to keep trying. She was worried, but she was almost done.

Time stretched on, one nerve wracking minute after another. It was endless, more endless then the six months that I had to wait for this. I wanted it to end.

And with one final push, it was out. Terra laid on the ground, panting, and she turned to the baby. The second she looked at the cyndaquil, her face lit up with happiness. She sniffed it briefly, and started licking the goo off it.

"Eeeeew," I said, being rather immature.

'Oh, Nick, be a man.' I chuckled at her comment.

'Um, Terra...?'

'Yes.'

'Is it a boy or a girl?'

'OH! ya, hold on.' She briefly sniffed the baby, and turned back to me, still huffing and panting. 'It's a boy.' I looked at the baby, I was so happy. The baby was adorable, with vivid dark blue fur on its back, and yellow, a stronger yellow then Terra's, on its little belly. I looked back at Terra to find her smiling happily... wait, what?

'Hey, Terra, I thought you said that your instincts are going to take over.'

'They are... but I have to let my mind take this in... It's always a shock to have a child.' Terra was still out of breath and she paused between her words. 'Nick, you might want to spend some time with your son while you still can.'

Just as she said that, the idea that I was a father blew me over. I suddenly felt worried about everyone would think. I had a son, not only at age 16, but a son of a completely different species. What was I going to do to take care of it, and-

'Oh, Nick, just pet the baby while you still can. I'm going to get... some well... earned... sleep.' Terra yawned, bearing her giant fangs, and huge jaw. She rested her head on her arms, and fell asleep.

I walked up to the cyndaquil, and kneeled down.

The cyndaquil's eyes were sealed tight, and it's mouth was hidden by it's long nose. I looked closer and noticed that the baby was shaking. It whined at a very annoying high-pitched sound.

"OH GOD!" I had just remembered that when a cyndaquil is born the heat that surrounds them takes a drastic change. From the inside of the mother typhlosion's womb, which is just as heated as the rest of her body, into the cold windy outside world.

I sat on the ground, picked up the baby, and laid it against my chest. As I held it, it cooed and hummed happily. That alone, drained out all the negative thoughts, and filled me with happiness. It was like a blanket of warmth had washed over me, and covered me whole. I loved it.

I petted the cyndaquil as gently as I could. Its fur was still damp, but I didn't care. This was something that I couldn't believe. I wasn't just holding a cute pokemon, I was holding something that would need my care, something that would care for. I was holding, my son.

Just then I started to wonder...

'Hey, little guy. Can you hear me?'

The baby lifted his head, and hummed a little. That meant he reacted to my thought! He can hear me. Than I started to get over excited.

'So, can you talk?'

Silence. I probably should of expected that.

I kept an eye on Terra as she slept. I saw her back move up and down as she let out each breath. Just as I looked away from the baby, I could here it whine for attention. While keeping an eye on Terra, I kept an arm on the cyndaquil. I kept my arms wrapped around it's back, and held it as close as I could.

I looked back at Terra to take some time to think. 'Once those instincts kick in, things aren't going to be the same. I'm probably going to have to keep away from Terra at all times, and let her be with her son... our son, I should say. Hmm, I probably tell Karen not to come into the apartment... KAREN!'

While keeping the baby close, I brought up my arm, and readied the brace. I pressed the button to contact the organization.

There was a click. "Nick, is that you? Your coordinates say your over by the cliffs. What are you doing out their?"

I paused for a few seconds. "Karen?"

"Yes."

I paused for another moment. "It's a boy."

The transmission immediately ended. Everything was silent for a few seconds, and then a portal opened up beside me. Did Karen want me to come back.

I began to get up, when suddenly Karen leapt out of the portal. She looked straight at me. "Where is he?" She, just then, spotted the cyndaquil in my arms. Her face immediately lit up.

"Aaaaaaw, it's so cute!" Her eyes were glimmering with amazement. I remained seated on the ground, and Karen kneeled down beside me. She reached out and patted the cyndaquil on the back of the head.

She wasn't the only one that was amazed. This probably had to be the first time that I saw Karen out of the office.

"Nick... can I hold it?" I looked at the cyndaquil. Even though his eyes were shut, I felt as though he was looking straight into my eyes. I was extremely reluctant to hand the baby to Karen. But this would probably be the only chance that she'd have in a long time.

"Ok, but give it back soon, please. I don't want to let Terra down." I glanced at Terra who was still sleeping peacefully, for the first time in months. I slowly and reluctantly handed the baby over to Karen. She gently hugged and nuzzled the baby. She was happier then I had ever seen her.

"He's so cute! By the way, what is his name?" That question caught me off guard.

"Um, uuuuh... ummmmmmm. You know, I haven't actually spent any time thinking about that."

I saw Karen search her mind for a quick second.

"Oh! I have an idea." She exclaimed, smiling excitedly. "How about Chandler?"

I took some time to think. "Well, it is a guys name. And Chandler means candle... which means fire. Ha! It's perfect!"

"I thought you would like it." Karen leaned back against a tree, and looked at the twilight. "Wow, I haven't actually been out here. This is beautiful." After a few seconds, Terra caught her eyes. She looked at me, ready with another question.

"Hey, Nick."

"Ya?"

"Who is the cyndaquil's father?" My stomach lurched, and my heart skipped a beat. My eyes darted left and right. I had to come up with something.

"I don't know." Karen's eyebrow twinged with curiosity.

"Well, all you need to do is think about it. From what I know, typhlosions pregnancy lasts six months and-"

"Wait, how did you know that?" I asked her, desperate to change the conversation.

"That's not important. Now six months ago, hmmm, that was around the time that you said you turned into a typhlosion, and-" She froze in mid thought, her eyes wide open, one of them twitching. Her jaw dropped wide open. Unblinking, she pointed at the cyndaquil, then at me, then at Terra, then back at the cyndaquil.

"Now, Karen, let's not jump to conclusions."

Her lips were moving but no words were coming out, until finally. "...You..." she said in the most shocked voice. After that, only air came out again. I suppose I wasn't going to get my way out of this one.

"Yes... it's true." Karen's lips stopped moving, and she looked at Chandler who was still in her arms.

"Ok, you can have him back now." She handed me Chandler and remained in her spot.

"So, what do you think?"

She paused, making me nervous. "Nick... You were a typhlosion, and from what I know, you and Terra are very fond of each other. What you did is... understandable."

I sighed in relief. "Thanks for understanding, Karen." She got up, and pulled out a remote. She pushed what seemed to be a random button, and without a pause the portal appeared in front of her.

"So, Nick, shall we take you two- I mean three back." I looked at Terra, then at Chandler.

"You know what, I think that I'm going to stay here the night. I'll call you tomorrow morning."

She smiled at me and waved. "Alright then. Enjoy." She waved her hand, and went into the portal.

"Enjoy?" I spoke to myself. "With times like this, I'm going to enjoy the rest of my life."

Author's After-notes: Ever since I started writing, I've always had a fear of advanced critique. I'd always freak out when someone said that something was bad about my story, even the slightest typo would get me embarrassed. But recently, I've gotten over this fear. I've put some thought into it, and realized what it can do.

I've seen all around the site, people who post these one page comments, about people's stories, giving them advanced critique. It was than that I realized that I wanted a critique, as these people enjoyed the critiques so much. I'm sure Foxyjosh is familiar with one of them: Pink Parka Girl, but I don't care who gives me the advanced critique. What I would like, is an honest opinion on what's wrong with my story, and how I can fix it.

Thank you for reading, and being such loyal fans.