Lily: *ears down* …. He hates me..

Lazuli: who? I'll beat the crap out of him!

Lily: He told me to stay here and *hiccup* he left the room.

Hope: Who? I'll shock this jerk!

Lily: it was... Evonight! Wahhhh

Evo: Oh shit, I forgot about Lily!

Lazuli and Hope: YOU BASTARD!! *beats the living shit out of Evo*

Lily: …Evo doesn't *hiccup* own Pokemon…

Chapter 10 Hard days of training

5 days have passed, during those days, Leon and the group trained hard with their master, Ms.Lucario, and her intense workouts. Each day was harder than the last and punishment was more strict. Everyone has been punished during that time. Lazuli was indeed the strongest, only having one punishment out of everyone else. Leon, poor bastard, had the most punishments, with a total of 13 screw ups. Lily and Hope were ok with 4 6. Each member in the group also had 1 special training regiment to complete.

Leon's was hand to hand and Defensive countering combat. Following on this type of training, The blue dog spars one on one with him. Showing him technique after technique on how to counter and dodge attacks from most Pokemon and humans. She even taught him a bit of Aura. Seems that his body contains an unusual type of rainbow aura that only a God and a certain Legendary Pokemon that has the ability to give life have, that is written in legend. Leon was taught how to use 'aura sense', an ability that allows him to see aura in front of him, sadly not enough to sense far nor behind objects. The Human's task is to best his teacher, Lucario, in a sparring match. Needless to say, he failed. She said his punishment is a secret.

Lily's special training was in physical and stamina demanding endurance. Ms.Lucario read Her aura and saw she would be more suitable in physical attacks and has a large stamina pool, the color of her aura is a gentle green mint. Green as in a strong forest growth, steadily growing in strength, tough enough to survive storms. The training she's done was mostly running with weights being added more and more each run, she also has to beat a certain time each run. The time is the same each time. The second type was to learn a new move and strike a rock, over and over until it was completely smashed. The boulder was the size of a Golurk. The move she learned was Iron Tail. She would spend hours upon hours attacking it, on the 5th day it was completely split in two, crumbling after words. She was completely overjoyed by her accomplishment, and received an all day massage from her crush, that Lucario forced him to do if he refused.

Lazuli had a tough one. The training she needed to do was extremely difficult due to the lack of moves. Her aura read she would excel in range moves and durability, the color of her aura is a cool sky blue. High as the soaring air, cold as a winter breeze and free to move as the limitless skies of above. She gave up the move, Tackle, to learn the move, Swift, another range move. For her training, she must hit 72 targets within 20secs of firing, not only that, there were also 18 dummy targets she's not allowed to hit. Every dummy target destroy, she was forced to eat the nastiest berry she hated most, a Petaya berry. Extremely spicy and bitter. Last time she was forced to eat 6, but was only able to stomach 2 before throwing up everything after the 3rd. She turned into a crying mess. She has never been so embarrassed in her life like that in front of others. Determined to never experience that again, she would practice all night long, just shooting countless stars. The 5th day she had successfully destroyed all the right targets. The little vixen stood tall and proud finally completing this course. The reward she received was for the Human to give her things she loves, lots of Pecha berries and a giant magikarp she could do whatever she wanted to do to it… Probably smack the living daylights out of it, poor fish.

Hope was a huge struggle at first. With a fiery red aura as his color. A fire in his belly, the heat of battle, reveal thy heart of power. This type of aura in him shows that he will become a blazing bull, with strength 2nd to none. His training was to battle and defeat Pangoro in a one on one sparring match. Compare to Hope, who's power Level is only 14, going up against an adult male, who's level is well over 40s. Odds for him winning are extremely low. Everytime he lost to one of 3 matches a day, he would be forced to destroy 15 rocks and trees, while having burn status on him. 10 rocks and 5 trees, that also need to be chopped down for firewood. He also gave up the move, Charge, in order to learn Iron Tail as well. Over the 4 days he fought, lost and smashed trees and rocks. His level slowly but surely, increasing. Hope was made to wear an everstone, to prevent him from evolving. He himself said he wasn't ready to evolve, not until he defeated Pangoro. Hope's new level is 29. Pushing himself to beyond his own limits. Sadly on the 5th day, he still couldn't best his opponent, so Hope didn't get any special treatment like his friends.

At least Leon was in the same boat. His punishment for failing to block and defeat Lucario, was to give Lily and Lazuli their rewards… Basically Leon was a bitch for the day. Sucks to suck. Lily grew to level 31 and her sister is 34. Seems like all this hard training, really boosted everyone up. The Aura fighter told Lily and Lazuli they no longer need any training from her. They were free to do anything freely. Hope and Leon must continue to train until they defeat their tasks, meaning their opponents. The Males were given a day of relaxation for the rest of the night and tomorrow. Free to do anything but in 2days, is a rematch to pass the test. Hope went off to bed for the night, while Leon was forced to go swimming for a magikarp. Took him 30mins of non-stop swimming and chasing. He was told by little Mitsuki, who is learning words very well, that the vixen sisters are at the springs. Making his way up to his 'Mistress's' of the night.

Lily's PoV

"Ah nothing beats a warm hot bath In the springs~" "You said it, Sis. All that's left is our human slave." My sis said to me, giggling away. Tonight we get our graduation reward from completing our training. My heart is racing at the thought of him giving me a massage. I know a few days ago we shared a kiss, but I still feel I act like I did before. Over the 5 days, the 4 of us would relax our muscles and clean the dirt off. Each of the nights, Leon offered to help clean the dirt off everyone and use the berries we used back at our old home. Every night would be a different berry scent. Ms.Lucario took notice of our sweet scents and wanted to experience it as well. 3 nights ago, She brought her mate and daughter with her. Mr.Goro was a bit jealous or ticked when Leon washed her. Really didn't help with the moaning she gave off with every stroke. Knowing his life was in danger, he swapped places and showed him how to do it, after she was washed off, she took her mate and left Mitsuki with us. I could of sworn I saw her grin and had lust in her eyes. Leon started washing the little Riolu, over time I noticed her clinging to him more and more. Whenever he was free, he would play with her. Then again, he is like an older brother to her, and he must see her as a little sister.

"Ok girls, I'm here and here's the magikarp Lazuli." My train of thought was interrupted by the young boy. Laying the fish in front of big sis and she tackled the poor thing. Lazuli got the fish flopping in the corner, away from the spring, swishing her tail madly and began to smack the hell out of it. "ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!!!" She let out a barrage of furious smacks to the defenseless fish. It shortly died, probably from massive internal bleeding sis caused. Me and Leon stood there, with jaws open. After a few seconds of starring,we snapped back to reality. "So, Lily, are you ready?" He asked me as he took off his shirt and the rest of the clothes off. His body changed from all the training, but not that much. He doesn't look like a twig anymore but he has some muscle now. Wrapping a towel around his waist as he sat next to a rock with some soft fluff to lay on the uncomfortable stone. A blush came to me as my tail started to move on its own. Making my way onto the fluff and laying flat on my stomach. Waiting for him to start, I heard him that he will begin at my neck. I couldn't stop fidgeting, I felt a hand on my head. "Everything alright, Lily?"

"Y-yea, please start." He replied ok to me and moved his fingers on both sides of my thicc, cream colored mane. Working his was down to my skin, his thumbs are pressing against my neck. I'm trying my best to hold in my moans, but I'm still purring in delight of his soft touch, slowly working his way all around my neck. Rubbing in small circles behind my shoulder blades, which had been hurting me for a while, relieving all the pain and pressure building up there. A tiny mew and coos kept escaping me, I felt him starting to go lower to my stomach and back areas. Applying more pressure with each inch he moves with his thumbs. "Mm mm~" it's getting harder and harder to keep it all in. The way he moves his fingers through my fur is like they're gliding across water. Finally his hands made it to my rear end and the base of my tail. I couldn't stop swinging it, I was too happy and excited to have someone like him doing this to me. He pressed against my left hind leg, undoing the nots in my muscles, I can feel them loosening up and releasing a pleasurable feeling of relief. He did the same to my right. Releasing more and relieving all the soreness. (I can't take it anymore.. it feels… Mm it feels) "Ahhhh~ right there~" I couldn't keep my moans in any longer. The feeling of everything that has been hurting me for 5 days is slowly disappearing. He told me he's gonna lay me on my back. At first I was hesitant, my already red face getting brighter, he said he's now gonna do my inner thighs. I was still shy on doing it, so I used my tail to hide my special spot. Spreading my legs as I hold my fluffy tail up to my chest. Like he did before, he rubbed circles and put pressure on the tense muscles. My moans only grew as he did more. I was only able to open one eye, but I still was able to see the tall male also have a blush running across his face. After all that, he finally finished with his massaging. I layed there on my back, still holding onto my tail as I rolled to my side. Panting heavily trying to catch my breath from the overwhelming amount of pleasure and relief from all the pain is gone. Leon came to my side and ran his hand down my side, asking me. "Lily, are you alright? I didn't hurt you did I?"

"No, you were wonderful~" I say purring out loud in delight. This was the best reward I could ever ask for. I tried to stand up, but fell instantly. The kind human caught me before I faceplanted in rocks. Thanking him for catching me and the wonderful time, I gave him a kiss on the check. His face lit up from the sudden kiss I gave him. It seems like his heart is slowly opening up to the emotions he once lost. Seems all four of my paws are numb from the massage. I was carried back to the hot water to help heal the numbness. I looked back over to Sis, she was picking her teeth with the bone of a now skeleton fish. Out of spite, she even built a mini tower out of them with the head on top along with a tiny leaf flag. I couldn't help but giggle at her. She noticed me looking at her as she tries to hide her red face.

Lazuli's PoV

I feel so awkward. My sister was getting a massage from the human, and I could hear from over there, was her moaning and wanting more. I devoured my fish, trying to distract myself. I even made a min tower of bones. I am actually somewhat jealous of her getting one, I'd like to have one too. I couldn't just go up to him and ask for one, that would be too embarrassing. Not only that, I don't even know if he can even stand me. Sure he's nice to me still, but I did laugh at him when the piranhas were trying to bite him and whenever he got punished. I noticed these past days, Lily has been closer to Leon. She would either be on his lap, sleeping together and even now they both wash each other. Something had to have happened. I called over to my fox sister to come to me. Leon said he had to go anyway to pick a basket full of Pecha berries. As he got dressed, I saw Lily eyeing him carefully. I looked back up to him. The male's body is a bit stiffer, more built now. Last night I decided to sleep on top of him, his once super squishy belly was slightly less squishy. Not surprised by all the workouts and running we all did, has improved our body's. Leon waved goodbye as he made his way out. I trot over to my daydreaming Lily. Pawing her on the head. "Earth to Lily, you there?" I say to her, must've caught her off guard. "Oh wha-what? I'm sorry, I didn't see you there, Sis."

"Ok, spill it, what's going on between you and Leon. I can tell something is different because you never acted like this before." I say back to her. She started fidgeting in the water, like she couldn't keep still anymore, with a huge smile on her face.

Lily: "Well, a few days ago. I finally told him my true feelings for him. He hasn't returned them back yet, but I'll be waiting for him too."

Me: "What!? He hasn't returned them? The hell is he thinking playing with you and your feelings like that. I'm gonna rip him a new one for this!"

Lily grabbed my paw, lowering it. I looked back to her as she shook her head. She explained everything that happened 5days ago, in this very spring. From him breaking down and telling her his darkest secret. I was supposed to be told too. "Why didn't he tell me? Does he hate me that much" she tackled me into a hug. Telling me he doesn't hate you, he just feels ashamed for what he did and has become. She even mentioned, in the heat of the moment she told him her feelings, they shared their first kiss. I actually feel very happy for her. My little sister is growing up, and even found a mate before I did. Even though the two aren't officially mates, they are technically still both single. We continued to chat for a good hour or so before Leon came back with our dinner plus the other part of my reward, yummy Pecha berries~

As we ate together, a conversation started when Leon was talking about how we passed our tests. Going on about how amazing we are and what he has to do for his. Hope's name was mentioned a few times, now as we sit here, Hope is never around as much. Where does he go? Must be training of somesort. An interesting topic came up about us, while we were talking about how Hope refuses to evolve till he beats Gore, he asked us a serious question that our parents once asked us. "Hey girls, speaking of evolution, what are you two gonna evolve into? I mean Eevee is known for their 8 different evolution forms. I'm just surprised you haven't evolved by now."

Me: "I have thought of my pick, and I did make a choice. My dream is to become a Glaceon just like my aunt. She was incredibly beautiful and strong. Problem is I need an ice stone to make that happen. Auntie said she would bring one next time but that was 3years ago. I originally wanted to be like my dad, a Jolteon, until I saw her." My ears fell down. Remembering the broken promise she made with me and my dad. I lost hope of ever becoming the sender ice-type or a sparking electric.

Lily: "W-well my dream form is also one of the 5 stones. Since I loved gardening and laying in the warm sun, I wanted to be a Leafeon. I also find them a bit pretty, something I wish I could be.." she hung her head down in sadness. Also unable to find the leaf stone to evolve her too. There was an old method on it, but for starters, the mossie rock was destroyed by Dad battling a Rhydon and the ice rock is rare in the frozen hills. "For a while, I wanted to be like our mom, she was an Espeon." The human reached out his hands and placed them on our heads, rubbing us. "Those are some wonderful choices. We can go look for the items you need. Let's see, an Ice stone and Leaf stone, huh. Maybe when we finally get to a human town, they might have it." Both me and my Sister perk our ears and tails moving in joy. We ask him if he truly means it and not giving us any false hope. He smiled and told us that you never know till we try. Leaning forward embracing us in a group hug, rubbing the back of our heads. This guy, I can see why Lily is in love with him. Kind, gentle and would risk anything to help us. Those blue eyes and his smile makes me feel weird inside. (Am I… Am I falling for him too?) I say to myself, placing a paw to my heart. Thinking on it some more, I came to a reason. (No, I believe I'm not, more like I owe him a lot. Let's hope it's just that.. would be pretty awkward if I did fall for an idiot like him.) I chuckled to myself at the thought. Just when I was able to head out and head straight to the text, intense pain hit me like I was in heat. "Uuughhh dam it, my leg!" I fell to the ground holding my right hind leg, Sis and Leon raced over to me. I told them it's my leg and the amount of pain it was in. Leon picked me up and carried me over to the rock sis was on when she was getting a massage. Laying me gently, I heard him say something that could help. "Lazuli, I'm gonna give your muscles a massage quick, that should help it relax them"

"wait wait wait, what!? No need for th-" I tried to say no but was cut off by Lily who placed a paw on my lips.

Lily: "Come on sis, it's to help you. Plus," she leans in closer to whisper into my ear. "I believe you'll enjoy it. You worked just as hard as me, you deserve this." Backing away a bit, to look back up to her human crush. "Leon, if you could?" the human looks back to the vixen, giving her a nod. I can't believe her, she betrayed me! "N-no, please don't touch me! Hey I sai- mm ah dam it, sto-ahhhhh! It hurts!!" He worked his fingers all over the sore muscles in my body, I can feel them running through my fur so carefully and slowly. This is what Lily got!? I tried to hold my moaning, both from the pain and pleasurable relief. "D-dam you, Leo-ahhhh~" after what seemed like forever, he was finally done. I collapse on the fluffy bed, breathing heavy from exhaustion. (Ugh… I'll get him back for this!!)

:The next day, morning, 7:39am:

Leon's PoV

Seems like I've been doing a routine here for the 5 days. I wake up, moving all my furry friends off me. God forbid should they sleep in their own bed that's literally next to us. Go to the pond to wash my face, meditate with Mitsuki and Lucario. Finally get to eat breakfast. I'm not complaining but it would be nice if something different happens. After meditation, the mother and daughter duo started to perform yoga. It's a form of practice to control the flow of aura within one's own body. Ms.Lucario said she wanted to teach her Focus Palm ASAP. That was she would be able to fight without the use of other moves. Sounded strange at first, but then I saw it in action. The mother and father of the little Riolu, demonstrated that she didn't need Pokemon moves to fight, all her attacks had aura surrounding them. Normal Pokemon battles are done by calling out moves. But in this case, she can just throw normal attacks like punching, kicking and even just plain old martial arts. The trick is that, once you learn and understand the true power and effects of Focus Palm, the better you will become as an aura fighter.

I walked down to an open field, to calm my mind. Thinking of ways to beat my opponent. She's far stronger than me, if I remember correctly, her power Level is around 70-80s. A trained, Pokemon champion back in the day, until her trainer died from cancer. Sadden by this, she retired from city life to be a wild Pokemon. That's how she met her mate. As I sit here, thinking of a plan, Hope came around and looks.. injured! "Hope, what happened to you buddy?! You're hurt." I ran over to him. His left paw is burnt, looking exhausted too. I picked him up and rushed him back to the tent, where we have some healing berries. I made my way in, laying him down on the sleeping bag, getting the berry for his burn wound and an Oran berry. "I'm fine, Leon, don't worry about me." "Like hell I won't. Look at you, are you doing some sort of training." I said to the yellow cat, who remained silent. But when I mentioned his losses against Goro, he tensed up. (Bingo) "Hope, I know you are probably still frustrated at yourself for not beating him. He's just that strong."

Hope: "I know that! But I just can't forgive myself for losing! No matter how strong I'm getting, it isn't enough." Tears start to build up in his eyes.

Me: "I feel the same way, Buddy. Lucario is incredibly strong too. She leaves no openings for me to attack. I've been trying to come up with something. Maybe you should think on a plan too."

Hope: "No need, I've already got a plan. I didn't spend all my time alone for nothing." I sat there wondering what could his plan be? Hope was changing bit by bit. I just hope he stays my little buddy. "Just you wait, Leon, I'm gonna show everyone how much stronger I have become." He said with spirit in his heart. "Hey, no matter what happens, Hope, you will always be my buddy, right?" I say to him as I hold a fist out to him. He replied back with a paw bump. "Yea, no matter what."

:3hours past:

I left Hope back in the tent to rest a bit. Seems to me like he's ready for another round. I, on the other hand, still haven't come up with anything. The moves I've learned are counter and Stamina draining type. Obviously I need to wear her out, but at times she'll throw some Aura Spheres to catch me off guard. She gave me such a thrashing the last time, making sure I stayed off my feet. "I should cut my losses, no way I can beat her." I say to myself out loud, feeling hopeless. "Don't sell yourself so short, idiot human." I perk up and turn to the rude voice. To my surprise it was Lazuli, holding a fish by her paw on the ground. Must've just caught it because her fur is soaked. Me and her do get along in some ways, but she can be a bit harsh. "Hey, it's not like you to be so down. Normally you're so cheerful. Maybe a slap with a fish would help. Worked with a Mr.Mime." she says to me, while holding up the fish over her shoulder. But quickly put it down. Seeing how her interest faded away. Mumbling it's not the same. Asking the human what's on his mind, she begins to eat the Karp. I told her thanks for trying and how I'm just worried about tomorrow. Wanted to know how to improve or outsmart the blue doggo. She mentions that at times I seem to use unneeded energy and leave myself open a lot whenever I get stress out. She's right, I do waste a lot because I can't keep calm. "Mmm, what can I do to calm myself during battle?"

"Hey, can I listen to some music while you try to actually think?" The fox asked me, pawing the phone out of my pocket. Funny, listening to music is always fun to do. It makes me feel different, like calming or… "wait, that's it!!" I shouted, spooking the brown fluffy foxy. Swooping her up and spinning in excitement. Lazuli was too stunned to know what's going on. "You're a genius, Lazuli. Thank you, thank you, thank you." I say to her, giving her a long kiss on the cheek before setting her down than taking off to the tent. The vixen on the other hand, sitting in place with a bright red face. Trying her absolute best to figure out what happened, after a few seconds, she realized that the human kissed her on the cheek. Her blush getting brighter, stuttering a few words before fainting. Swirls in her eyes as she lays on her back. Her sister, Lily, came by and noticed her sister on the ground, red. "Sis? Is everything alright?"

Hope's PoV

I woke up from my nap, still in a bit of pain. The nap did help recover my energy. Trying to regain my balance, stumbling around the mini bed, I find myself wondering about how to fight Pangoro. Size difference is a huge problem. Throughout the battles I did, I memorized his moves and style of fighting. Sadly he only used 3 out of 4, Bullet Punch, Hammer Arm, and Crunch. I haven't seen him use a 4th, must be his trump card. He's not fast on his feet, but he can put his arms up quickly to block. I know during my battles I tend to lose focus from frustration not hitting him dead on. As I lay back in the bed, starring at the ceiling of the tent, the cover at the entrance opened up and a human came through it, Leon. He had a smirk on his face, maybe he thought of a plan to beat Mama Lucario. "Hope, you're awake. glad to see your doing better." He tells me as he lays down on the bed with his phone out. "What are you doing?" I asked him curiously, to what he's looking for. "Lazuli gave me a wonderful idea to help calm me down during battle." He flipped through my music, looking for something fight worthy. I walked up and layed on Leon's back, looking over his shoulder to see. "It's said that music can change a person's emotional state or make them feel happy, sad or hype." He says to me. Wow, can this 'music' really have the power to change a person or Pokemon? Maybe I should find on too. We both looked around to see what fits us. For training, traveling and fighting. As we listen to some, I couldn't help but question some of it. "Hey, Hope. Do you ever still feel down or lost?" He asks me as he pulls up a song. I nod to him yes, it's true I still feel that way. Sometimes in the middle of the night, I'll just look up to the moon and cry softly. Missing mother, the trouble I caused, even failing to be strong. The human presses 'Play' on the shiny thing.

(The price of freedom, FFCC)

As I listened to it, I could feel my heart sinking in. A tone so sad, almost like someone had died and has given you his dream to carry on. 46 seconds in, a new sound came through, but this made the song more happy and enlightening. "You know, when I first heard this, it was in a game I loved playing. This song, played when the hero gave up his life, so his best friend may live and to carry the dream he was given from his mentor." Wow, to think something like that happened. It's sad to hear someone died just to save a friend. The song ends and he flips through some more. Finding another song.

Mini 3rd person PoV

The boy and his cat flipped through a couple more songs. They agreed on a few to help them calm down in a fight. Both dosed off into a deep sleep. The human male was sleeping on his stomach while the electric-type was sleeping on the boy's back. Soon after, two little brown foxes came back for the night. They both went awe, in the sight of them sleeping together, before one of them, Lazuli, drew on the male's faces. Lily was starting to get jealous of Hope for sleeping on her crush, she wanted to do that. Lucky for her, she found a better spot in his arms she crawled under. Her sister layed on his legs and drifted off. Leon woke up in a daze. A fluffy Eevee in his arms, a cuddly cat on his back and another Eevee on his legs. In other words, he's stuck and he has to get up. He accepted his faith and faceplanted into the vixen's poofy tail. "Ugh, tomorrow is gonna suck… big time."

Lazuli: Hey, Evo is locked up in the closet. He'll be ok, anyway. This has been the longest chapter we have done. Of course he tried a bit of a sexual like theme, something to try out and possibly use again. I hope you readers enjoy this chapter. It will be awhile till the next. Till next time *waves*

Evo:... Hello? Why am I in the closet?

Arc: Heyyy~

Evo: AHHHHHH!!!!!