The Pocket Monsters Y Guy: Yeah I kind of based her dad on Endeavor/Fire Lord Ozai from My Hero Academia and Avatar respectively so I was kind of hoping people would hate him just as much as them.
Phoenyxs: Thank you, I personally think there's much more talented fanfic writers than me on this site but I'm grateful for the compliment.
Greninjaten99: I'm sure Paradox would beat you to the punch in that endeavor, haha.
Okay there's something I want to try with this chapter. When I write something sometime I think of a song that goes with the things I write about. On Fimfiction the site I used to write on when I wrote MLP fanfics there was a neat feature that allowed to link Videos and pictures that goes with story unfortunately this doesn't exist here.
So I want to try something at the start of a chapter I will give a link to a song and then later on in the chapter I will tell you when to play the song. I'm a bit worried this might be too intrusive in the chapter so if this doesn't work with this chapter I will remove it and won't try it again.
Anyway here the Youtube link for the music I wanted to use for this chapter. watch?v=jLJw7gbK4AY&t=334s Don't worry I will tell the name of the song when it's time in case the link dies, I hate when that happen.
Paradox woke up with a headache. She groaned and tried to go back to sleep but then someone approached her. ''Oh, you're finally awake.''
Opening her eyes she saw that Elliot was sitting close to a fire camp and he was roasting two Magikarp. She resisted the urge to yell at him for fishing them. She had heard horror stories of fishermen trying to catch a Magikarp only for them to evolve into a Gyarados and kill the fishermen in a rampage.
She felt a small weight on her chest and smiled when she saw Splash peacefully snoring on her. ''What happened back there? From what I can gather you managed to catch up with your friend and then you just fainted in the middle of the forest.''
Her eyes widened as she realised it hadn't been a dream. Maple really was a... She shook hear head. ''I-I don't really want to talk about it.'' He looked at her with a concern expression.
''Fine but if you want to talk I will be there alright?'' She gently placed Splash on the foot of her sleeping bag decided to check into Elliot's backpack and smiled as she saw the egg still safe and sound. But then she decided to go alone in the forest. Elliot had suggested to accompany her but she declined.
Once she thought she was far enough, she searched throught her pants pocket and retrieved the Time Flute from it. ''I know she said to use it in case of emergency but I hope this count.'' She whispered to herself.
She took a breath and placed her lips on the instrument. A strident sound resonated throught the forest making many Pokemon fly away. She winced at the sound, she wouldn't win any applause for her performance but let's hope it called her mother.
It only took about three seconds before her mother appeared she looked around for any signs of danger but when she saw none she looked at the blonde girl with a raised eyebrow. ''I'm happy to see you Paradox, but why did you call me?''
''I found Maple today.'' She replied quietly and Celebi eyes widened.
''Well? Don't keep me in suspense how did it go?'' Celebi asked in a girlish voice that made Paradox feel weird.
''Well... I found out that Maple was apparently female all these years and then I kind of blacked out.'' She said with an embarassed flush on her face.
''So she finally revealed it to you, about time.'' Paradox looked at her mother with a look of betrayal.
''You knew about this and didn't tell me?!'' The girl yelled angrily.
''I thought it was her secret to tell.'' Celebi responded with a shrug. ''Beside does this really change anything? Whether Maple is male or female she's still your friend no?''
Paradox mumbled something under her breath. ''What was that? I didn't hear you.'' Celebi said and Paradox blushed.
''I was in love with him! And now I find out she's a girl. My first kiss was with another girl this is so embarassing!'' She yelled wanting to crawl under a hole.
''Are you still in love with her?'' Celebi asked suddenly.
''W-what?'' Paradox asked with a blush covering her face.
''Do you still love Maple now that you know she's a girl? Yes or no?'' The girl didn't respond for a while, when she realised she was not going to get a response Celebi slapped her daughter on the top of her head.
''Ow! Why did you hit me?!'' Paradox yelled indignantly.
''Respond to my question.'' The guardian of the forest replied with a glare.
''Fine! I don't know it's just... It's not normal to like another girl right? Everyone would think I'm a freak if my mate was another girl.''
Celebi snorted. ''No offense Paradox but they will probably be more occupied at gawking at the daughter of Celebi rather than worrying about your sexuality.'' She flushed at that. She wasn't exactly wrong. ''Not only that but who care if people think you're a freak? You love her right? Then they can go sit on it and spin if they're not happy. The people that matter will all support you.''
I smiled at the wisdom of my mother. ''Thank you mom. You always know how to make me feel better.'' The time travelling Pokemon smirked at that.
''It's my job.'' She said with a bit of pride in her voice.
''But are you sure you're okay with me having a girl as a mate?'' The green Pokemon rolled her eyes at that.
''Didn't I make it obvious? Go kiss that Vulpix.'' She said with a saucy smirk.
''Mom!'' Paradox yelled in embarassment.
The Celebi chukled at her daughter expression but then she took on a more serious expression. ''Now I must return to the forest. But I realised that it would be a waste to only use this flute for emergency so if you ever feel lonely you can call me if you want. Just don't call me everyday alright? I have responsibilities as the protector of Ilex Forest.''
Paradox nodded and the small Legendary vanished in a green light. Her mother was right, despite the fact that Maple was a girl she still loved her. She was still a little bit miffed that her friend had wait this long to reveal her secret but she would let nothing stand in the way of their friendship and maybe even their love.
The blonde girl made her back to the small camp and ate the cooked Magikarp with Elliot. She stepped inside her sleeping bag and took Splash with her in her arm and both of them fell back asleep. Tommorow would be the most important day of her life.
The pack was restless after news that a human was spotted in the forest. They couldn't count how many times humans had come and captured a member of their pack never to be seen again. ''I should have blasted that human when I had the chance!'' Enta said with a growl.
Another Ninetales shook his head. ''But you heard what Maple said? She's supposedly his friend.''
The leader slammed his paws on the ground in response. ''I shouldn't have listened to the little runt! Now the human is going to come here and capture one of us!''
Their worst fear seemed realised when two humans began to walk toward their territory one of them was the same human as yesterday. Enta approached her with a snarl. ''What are you doing here human?! You think you can capture one of us?! You're gonna have to go throught me!''
Paradox shook her head and raise her arms in a placating manner. ''I just want to talk to Maple.''
The Vulpix and Ninetales muttered to each other in confusion. Had that girl just understood their leader? And how did she know the name of a member of their pack?
''Fine! Raka! Go fetch the runt for the human will you?'' She resisted the urge to scream at him to not call her friend a runt but she knew it would only cause trouble. They had to wait in an awkward silence for five minutes before Maple finally arrived.
The little Vulpix looked shocked to see her once again but she couldn't guess why. Of course she would want to see him again! ''Maple can we go talk in private?'' Paradox asked and the red fox nodded nervously.
''Aren't you going to follow them?'' One of the Ninetales asked Enta and he snorted in response.
''I have better things to do than babysitting a runt.'' He said simply before walking away.
(Play Partner's Theme from Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon here.)
''W-what do you want to talk about Paradox?'' He asked nervously and the girl gave him an annoyed glare.
''Before we begin can you drop the disguise? I already know how you look like arleady.'' The Vulpix ears fell down on the side of his head as he looked at his friend nervously.
''Fine, promise to not faint this time, okay?'' The blonde girl rolled her eyes in response. As she dropped her disguise Paradox looked at her feature for a long time without speaking. The poor Vulpix felt beyond scared as her friend looked at every inch of her body.
''Why did you wait so long to tell me Maple?'' Paradox asked in a disappointed tone that made the fox Pokemon winced.
''I-I was afraid you would see the true me! You became best friend with the confident Maple! The one who could protect you and could defy the odds! But if I had showed you my real form you would see how weak I really was! I pretend like I know what I'm doing but the truth is I'm just a weakling and a coward. I knew you would never like the real me so I decided to not show you. But then you kissed me and I felt guilty that you feel in love with an impostor so I decided it would be better if i just dissapeared.''
Paradox looked at her angrily. That's it, Maple thought to herself, she hated me now.
''You make a lot of assumptions about me. I didn't like you because you were strong, even thought you are no matter what you say. You were the first Pokemon brave enough to become my friend even thought I'm the daughter of a legendary Pokemon. A coward wouldn't be able to do that not even with a persona. And yeah I'm a bit pissed you wait for so long to say the truth but you are my best friend. I'm ready to forgive you if you stop being an idiot and stop running away from me.''
Maple looked flabbergasted but then tears welled up in her eyes and she began to cry. ''I'm sorry Paradox! I should have trusted you more. I'm so sorry I was such a coward!'' Paradox smiled the Vulpix.
Feeling a bit courageous Paradox lifted Mapple's head with her hand and kissed her on the lips exactly as she had done two years ago. The Vulpix frozed in shock but then she melted into the kissed and returned the favor.
After a full minute they had to stop so they could take a breath. Both of them were blushing and were looking at each other with longing clear in their eyes. ''W-wow that was something.'' Maple said with a gasp.
''I love you Maple.'' The blonde girl frozed when she realised that she had said that outloud. The Vulpix was blushing furiously but she nuzzled Paradox.
''I love you too Paradox.'' The Pokemon replied with a shy smile. But then she began to sniff at the air. ''Why do you have my scent on you? We haven't seen each other in two years.''
With a sheepish smiled the girl put a hand under her shirt and showed Maple her necklace. The Vulpix eyes widened when she saw the Vulpix's tail hanging around her neck. ''You still have the tail I gave you on your birthday? I thought you would have thrown it away after I ran like a coward.''
''I never blamed you for running away. I always thought I was the one that came too strong and made you run away. I hated myself for a long time for having kissed you on impulse. I though I had ruined our friendship.''
Maple shook her head. ''When you kissed me it felt wonderful. At first I was so happy because I liked you too. But then I thought about how hurted you would be if you ever found out I had lied to you for so long and I though if I ran away you wouldn't be hurt. But I realise now that it was dumb and you would be hurt no matter what.'' Maple said her face full of guilt and regret.
Paradox was about to kiss her again but the sound of a twig breaking interrupted them. The blonde girl turn and glared toward the sound. ''You really suck at sneaking around Looker!'' She yelled toward the sound and sure enough the boy came out from behind a tree with a shameful expression.
''Sorry you were gone for a while and I was worried these Ninetales would return for you.'' As soon as she saw him Maple eyes turned blue and she tried to put her disguise back in place but Paradox immediatly stopped her with a swat on her snout making the liltte fox recoiled in shock.
''No! Stop hiding who you are! You don't need that persona you're perfect as you are!'' The blond girl eyes softened when she saw how afraid the Vulpix was about showing another person her true self. ''It's gonna be alright Maple, okay? You don't have to hide anymore. I will protect you if anything ever happen.''
Maple still looked terrified but once she looked at Paradox's loving eyes she gulped and nodded shyly. Elliot for his part was confused about the whole exchange. But he knew Paradox would be pissed at him if he dared interupt the moment.
''Alright I will try... But what about my pack? I have been using my persona with them for a long time. They would probably be confused if I returned to my original form suddenly.''
''Let them be confused, the important part is that you be yourself. I want to get to know the real Maple.'' The Vulpix face paled at that and she looked scared.
''B-but what if... You don't like the real Maple?'' Paradox shook her head at that.
''That's impossible no matter how hard you tried to hide it. Some of the real Maple bled throught your persona I'm sure of it. But now it's time to let all of it out in the open, you won't get rid of me that easily.'' Paradox said with a reassuring smile.
''A-alright, I'll do it for you Paradox.'' The girl reponded by hugging the Pokemon. The Vulpix was shocked at the sudden display of affection but after a few second she relaxed and purred happily. Once the hug ended Maple looked at her best friend and an idea formed in her mind. ''Hey Paradox there someone I want you to meet. Do you want to come back home?''
The girl nodded without hesitation and both of them made their way back to Maple's home.
(Music stop here)
Paradox look at the den with a raised eyebrow. ''Umm no offense Maple but I don't think I can fit in there.'' The Vulpix looked at the tall humans af if noticing her for the first time.
''Oh, right... Wait! I have a idea!'' Without warning Maple's tails began to swish around as if they were being controlled by an invisible wind and her eyes began flashing in a blue color.
''Umm Maple what are you doing?'' Paradox asked fearfully, she considered running away but before she could try she was enveloped by the same blue light. Screaming in fear she began to feel herself shrink and her limbs began to twist in unnatural way but surprisingly it didn't hurted at all.
When it was over she felt extremely dizzy and it took her a few seconds to get her vision back. When she did Maple was looking at her in wonder. ''I-I did it! Wow Vulpix curses are amazing!''
''You cursed me?!'' The girl yelled in a panic.
''Don't worry! I made sure this one would only last a few minutes! Beside this curse is more of a benefit than a real curse. Look at yourself.'' Paradox listened to her friend suggestion and gasped when she saw a paw covered in red fur where her hand was suppose to be. She looked at her body and on her back she noticed six red tails that were lazily flowing around.
''You turned me into a Vulpix?! How is that possible?!'' But then Paradox noticed her voice had also changed and it sounded exactly how Maple had sounded when she was using her Persona. ''You turned me into a male! Maple how could you?!''
The female Vulpix smiled sheepishly. ''Sorry it's the only curse I'm really familiar with.'' Before any of them could argue further a beautiful Ninetales came out of the house.
''What is with all the commotion?!'' She then noticed her daughter standing infront of the den. ''Oh hello Maple who is your friend?''
''Mom that's Paradox my best friend. Paradox this is my mom her name is Syrup.'' The Ninetales cocked her head with a thougthful frown.
''Paradox... Wasn't that the name of that human girl you always visited?'' Syrup asked.
Paradox pointed an accusing paw toward Maple. ''She turned me into a male Vulpix!''
Syrup raised an eyebrow at that and looked at her daughter who smiled sheepishly. ''Maple, what did you do?''
''I kind of... Cursed her so she could enter our house?'' She replied with a squeak. Her mother gave a dissapointed look.
''Maple you are suppose to use your curse only on very bad people, using it on good people is considered dishonorable by most Vulpix and Ninetales.''
''But it's fine! It wasn't a bad curse I swear! I mean she's just going to be a Vulpix for a few minutes what's wrong with that?'' But as both Paradox and Syrup glared at her she lowered her head. ''Fine, I won't do it again.''
The Ninetales then turned toward the girl-turned-Vulpix with a bright smile. ''So you're the Paradox that my little girl has been crushing on for years? It was about time I finally met you.''
Both Vulpix blushed at Syrup's words. ''Mom! Stop embarassing me!'' Maple whined.
''Oh shush Maple you're seventeen it's about time you find yourself a mate. Are you going to do the binding ritual soon?'' Maple face burned at the suggestion but Paradox just looked confused.
''What's the binding ritual?'' She asked, and the Ninetales gasped in mock horror.
''You mean to tell me you haven't told her? Have you at least kissed her yet?'' Maple looked away in embarassment and Syrup gasped once again. ''Oh my Arceus you totally did! You naughty girl!''
''She kissed me first!'' Maple tried to protested.
''But you let her do it?'' The Vulpix didn't have a response to that and her mother looked at her with a knowing smirk. ''I'm only teasing, let's go inside so we can talk in a more private setting.''
The inside was surprisingly cozy for what was essentially a hole in the dirt. A large carpet was covering the ground, a small table was in the middle of what she assumed was their kitchen and they used straw for beds.
''So tell me about yourself Paradox. My daughter has told me that she visited you for the first week of every months and that you played together in the forest but apart from that she didn't say much. What is the name of the town you live in?''
The former human was surprised at how little Syrup knew about her. It seemed like Maple wasn't just secretive with her but with everyone. ''Well I have lived all my life with my mother in Ilex Forest.''
''You live in a forest? I don't think there many humans that live in such a place.'' Paradox nodded in response.
''I was raised by a Pokemon her name is Celebi.'' Syrup looked flabbergasted at that.
''Celebi?! As in the voice of the forest?'' She asked and Paradox looked confused.
''Voice of the forest?'' She asked with a tilt of her head.
''Oh I guess she didn't tell you that, voice of the forest is a title Celebi used to have. But now only old people and Pokemon use it these days. We called her like that because everytime Celebi would travel in time we could hear her in all of the forest.''
''That's interesting... But yes that's basically why I can understand Pokemon. Unfortunately I have a hard time adjusting to human customs. If I hadn't met a human named Elliot I would have probably wander in a city completely naked and freak out a lot of people.'' Both Maple and Syrup chuckled as they imagined humans freaking out as a naked girl wander the city.
''Have you ever met your real parents?'' Syrup asked and the former human shook her head sadly.
''I asked my mom what they were like but it's like she's afraid of revealing where I come from. In fact before I decide to run after Maple I had never been allowed to visit any human towns.'' She explained with a frown.
''Maybe she had a good reason to do it?'' Syrup suggested with a smile. ''Sometime a mother worry about her child and that might be frustrating but at the end of the day it's for their own good.''
''I guess, I love my mom and nothing will ever change that, but I want to know where I came from. It's just that sometime it feel like I'm stuck between two worlds. All my life I have only known the world of Pokemon but at the same time I'm a human and most people think I should act like one even though I know nothing about how a human should act. Maybe if I knew where I came from I could get an idea of where to start.''
Syrum gaved a motherly smile to Paradox. ''I'm sure you will find what you are looking for eventually. So how did the two of you met?''
''Well it began one day when I was six year old...''
''And then I just kissed Maple and he- I mean she ran away and well two years later here I am.'' Paradox finished the story during all the story Syrup had an unreadable expression on her face. Finally she turned toward her daughter.
''You used that stupid persona even with her?'' Maple winced at her mother dissaproving look and the Ninetales sighed. ''It's all his damn fault if only I had chosen a better mate.''
''By the way why did Maple pretended to be male in the first place? If it's not too much to ask.'' The former human asked the older fox.
''Well it's a long story...'' Maple shook her head.
''No! Please mom! Don't tell her!'' The Vulpix pleaded to her mother.
''She need to know, honey. She's going to be your mate one day.'' Both Vulpix blushed at that and the Ninetales rolled her eyes playfully at their embarassment. ''Well Maple was born about seventeen years ago. A lot of expectation was putted on her since her father was the pack leader...''
''... And then she came back one day her eyes full of tears and she was saying she had screwed up her friendship and well you probably know how the rest go from there.''
Paradox was silently shaking in rage as the story finished. ''...No offense miss Syrup but I think your mate was one of the worst Pokemon I ever heard about. And It's taking everything I have to not go kick his grave right now.'' Maple gawked at her but Syrup only nodded.
''I know he wasn't like that at first he was sweet and brave and he knew how to lead Pokemon. But the burden of being a leader took a toll on him and pretty soon I barely recognised him from the Ninetales I had fallen in love with... I-it has taken me a long time to admit this to myself but it might be partly my fault that he died.''
Maple looked at her mother incrediously. ''What?! What are you talking about mom? Dad was killed by an Arcanine you weren't even there when it happened how could it be your fault?''
The Ninetales lowered her head. ''The night where you lost the test for the crown. When I saw you cry like that with bruises and burns all over over your body. I was filled with a rage I never felt before. I didn't know it at the time but I think I placed a curse on your father by accident. Because after that night he lost one mission after another until he met that Arcanine and lost his life.''
Maple was silent at the revelation she didn't know what to think. On one hand her mother had just admited she indirectly killed her father on the other she couldn't say she really missed him. Paradox meanwhile looked at herself with a fearful expression. ''Does that mean I'm going to die now?''
Syrup chuckled and shook her head. ''No, normally Vulpix and Ninetales cannot use they cursing power unless they enter into a uncontrollable rage but Maple found a way to use that power at will. You won't die unless she want you to and trust me that's probably the last thing she want to do to you.''
The former human relaxed but then she panicked once again when she was enveloped in a blue light. ''What's happening to me?!'' She screamed in terror.
Maple eyes widened. ''Quick! You need to get out! The curse is wearing out, if you turn back into a human in here you'll get stuck!'' As quick as she could Paradox ran outside of the den and as soon as she was out she began to transform.
When the light faded the blonde girl was back in her original form. She wiggled her fingers around and then sighed in relief. ''I have to admit being a Vulpix wasn't so bad, but I'm glad to have my hands back and I never want to be male again!'' She exclaimed with a sigh of relief. Then she turned toward Maple with a curious look in her eyes. ''So wait you could transform me into any Pokemon? Maybe I could even go into battles myself!''
The Vulpix shook her head. ''Sorry but it doesn't work like that. I can make you look like a Pokemon but you don't get their powers. You would still be just as weak as a normal human.'' Paradox sighed in disappointment.
''Oh well it was a nice thought.'' The girl muttered. They were interupted when a twig broke behind them. She glared back at the form of Elliot. ''Seriously what is it with you and stepping on twigs?! It's like you're attracted to them or something!''
The boy shrugged sheepishly and both Pokemon chuckled at their antics. ''Sorry I came to check on you. It's getting pretty late and personally I'm not really a fan of sleeping in a forest. If we leave now we can make it to Ecruteak City before the night.''
Paradox looked back on Maple and then at the boy and she smiled sadly. ''Sorry but I think I'll stay here. My whole reason for leaving the forest was to find Maple, Now that I found her I don't really want to leave her you know?'' Elliot looked dejected at the news.
''Oh... Right, sorry I wasn't thinking. Here I'll give you Splash and the Pokemon egg.'' He opened his bag and Paradox resisted the urge to coo when she saw Splash sleeping in the bag while holding the egg protectively against herself.
Paradox took both of them carefully to not wake Splash and to not hurt the egg. ''I'm sorry Looker. I had fun travelling with you, maybe we'll see each other again soon.'' Elliot nodded sadly and was about to leave but before he could a voice stopped him.
''Wait!'' Syrup yelled surprising both humans and the Vulpix. She then turned to the blonde girl. ''Paradox you were on a Pokemon journey before reaching this forest correct?''
The blonde shrugged. ''I guess? It was only for about three days.'' Syrup nodded thoughtfully.
''You should continue your journey with this young man.'' Paradox looked at her weirdly.
''Why? I mean my only objective was finding Maple and I did it.'' She replied with a confused frown.
''You said you were trying to find your place in the world right? Well a Pokemon journey is exactly what humans do when they want to find their own place in this world. You should continue your journey until you find your answers.'' Syrup then turned to her daughter with a smile. ''And Maple you should go with her.''
The Vulpix looked at her mother with wide eyes. ''What? But what about the pack? They're going to test me for the crown soon I can't go away!''
''Maple it hurt me to say this to you. But right now you're too weak to be a leader.'' The Vulpix gave her mother a betrayed look but the Ninetales wasn't done. ''But if you go with Paradox I am certain that you can become even stronger than your father ever was, on this I have no doubt. When a human and a Pokemon work together there's nothing they can't do.''
Maple hesitated for a few second but then nodded. ''Alright if you truly believe it will make me stronger I will do it.''
''It also help that you will get to stay close to your future mate every day for months, if not years.'' Syrup whispered in the Vulpix ears making her blush furiously.
Elliot looked at them in confusion. ''So will someone tell me what's going on? All I hear is Vulpix and Ninetales over and over again.'' Paradox rolled her eyes, sometime she forgot she was the only human that could understand Pokemon.
''Syrup, that's the name od the Ninetales by the way. Convinced me to continue my journey with you. Oh! And Maple is coming with us.'' The boy smiled at that.
''That's great news! I wasn't looking forward to continue on my own to be honest. And it would be a shame to lose my personal Pokemon translator.'' He said with a smirk and Paradox huffed playfully. Elliot searched throught his bag and gave the girl a Pokeball she looked at it not sure what he wanted her to do with it.
''If Maple is going to come with us you should capture her.''
Paradox looked at he ball with a uncomfortable stare. ''I'm not sure how I feel about putting my best friend into this.'' Elliot sighed, he should have guessed she still wouldn't be comfortable about that.
''It's okay Paradox, normally if a human tried to catch me I would refuse. But if it's you I would be more than happy to be captured.'' Syrup gave the Vulpix a hug out of nowhere. ''Mom?! What was that for?''
''You're just adorable.'' Syrup cooed and Maple blushed in embarassment.
Paradox hesitantly lowered the ball to the eyes level of the Vulpix. Smilling at the girl Maple aproached and tapped the Pokeball with her paw. A red beam of light engulfed her and she was absorbed into the ball. It shook for a few seconds and then stopped with a click.
As soon as the capture was confirmed she released Maple from the Pokeball. ''How was it inside the Pokeball?'' Paradox asked curiously.
''Well I wasn't in it long enought to see much but I was having a dream about an errupting volcano and there was lava everywhere it was quite pleasant actually.'' Paradox looked at the fox weirdly that wasn't really her idea of a good time but if she liked it who was she to judge?
''I knew you would capture one of our own it was inevitable.'' A male voice suddenly said. Maple whirled around in surprise.
''Enta!'' The Vulpix exclaimed in surprise, the Ninetales looked at all of them coldly.
''I said I would kill you if you did anything stupid human and what do you do? You capture someone from the pack. Do you have a death wish?'' Paradox shook hear head her legs were trembling slightly.
Maple took a step forward. ''I decided to go with Paradox on my own Enta! Me and Paradox will go on a journey and when I come back I will be stronger than you!''
The male Ninetales looked at the Vulpix with a raised eyebrow. ''Maple, so you finally decided to drop that stupid disguise, huh? Fine I will let the human go for now. It's not like the pack really needed you anyway. And try to get stronger runt, if our next battle finish like last time I will be very dissapointed.'' With that Enta left them alone Maple was shaking all over from fear and anger.
''Let's go.'' Maple said both humans nodded silently before they began to walk toward Ecruteak City. Paradox had finally been reunited with her best friend and from this moment foward Paradox's Pokemon journey had truly begun. But none of them truly knew what was waiting for them...