Belonging to a Pokemon Master is a lot harder than it sounds. Sigh… Who to choose…?

This was childish. What gave them the thought that I was the one worthy of deciding? What did I ever do that made it clear?

Riotaye, I just don't know! I shouted at my brother sadly. Riotaye looked at me in sympathy.

They want you to choose, it's your decision. He said. Really Lassie, I don't know why you had to call me over…

I have to think. I interrupted.

That's quite clear. He responded. Tell them you need a lot more time. Get to know each of them a little more. Believe me, it'll be a big help. He hopped on out of my cave, seemingly eager to get away.

Brothers… I muttered to myself. I turned my head another way. The sight that greeted me totally blew out my senses.

I saw Drissor sitting perched on a cliff edge in the distance. I could barely see him, even with my good eyesight.

Sitting next to him was a Charizard, apparently. And it wasn't the one I was used to.

What's with all the Charizards and Aerodactyls? I asked myself.

At that moment, Reina dropped in. She looked pleased.

"I brought over my Charizard's sister today!" She panted. "Thought you needed another girl to talk to!"

Your Charizard has a sister? I demanded.

"Yeah! I don't know where she is now, though…" Reina thought nervously. "By the way, have you seen Drissor?"

I looked out again, not wanting to believe my eyes, and completely ignoring the human in front of me. Indeed, that Charizard's sister and Drissor were acting quite flirtatiously.

I felt a strange lump in my throat. Reina looked at me oddly.

"Is something the matter?" She asked.

I shook my head violently, although to my great surprise I was having difficulty even talking anymore.

N-no, I'm fine. I lied. Reina shrugged.

But I still felt terrible. Reina noticed my unhappiness and decided to leave for a while.

I spread my wings and sailed over to the Charizard-ette and Drissor. They were just talking, and from a distance I heard every word.

I've never really been in love before. Drissor was saying.

Well, you keep talking about that other blue Aerodactyl. The way you go on and on about her… The Char sighed.

That's Lasrea. Drissor replied. We like to call her Lass, sometimes Lassie.

And who is this? I demanded.

Drissor and the Char-girl turned around and saw me hovering inches behind them, my wings not making a sound.

Lass! I didn't see you there… Drissor's voice trailed off at the end. His entire face was bright-red, and the Charizard just looked angry.

Who is that? I asked, pointing to the Charizard.

That's Chaura. Drissor replied after a while. Charizard's sister. Did Reina tell you?

Yes, as a matter of fact, she did. I snapped. Hope you're happy with your new girlfriend, after all, you'll be stuck with her a while. Tears were building up in my eyes, so I jerked my head away and flew off by myself.

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I saw my reflection in the crystal-clear water. The waterfalls cascaded down the rocks, just as I kept crying, wondering why I had never seen myself cry before.

I had not cried when my family had died. My parents, although they were kind, had taught me that tears were for the weak, and being weak was something Aerodactyls were not.

Tears did not comfort me in any way. I did not see why I needed them. They were pointless, and stupid. I went into a fit and plunged my wing into the shallow pool, splashing water everywhere.

I don't want to live. I cried. Why did they bring me back? As if I could ever be happy here. My anger flooded back. I started blaming everyone I knew. Most of all, I blamed the scientists. For agreeing to turn my stupid fossil back into a living creature, as if it would make a difference. I blamed Reina, myself, and that Charizard's idiot sister.

Lass? I knew that voice.

Charizard stepped out from behind the trees and sat beside me.

I'm sorry about what happened earlier. He said. I knew bringing Chaura here wasn't the best idea. I saw right through what he was saying. So what did he do? He brought Chaura here, probably asking her to take care of Drissor, leaving me with…?

Charizard.

Oh no.

Listen, why don't you Charizards just go away! I shouted. Charizard didn't seem surprised at my outburst, since I wasn't in the best of moods.

But his eyes did get more sincere.

I'm sorry. He said one last time, and walked away.

I watched him go with sad eyes. I sighed, and dipped my tail in the water, then back out again.

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Later that night, I was about to fall asleep. It had grown dark. I had my eyes open long enough to see a bit of light flames fly past me; and then all was dark again. Curious, I peeked my head out to see Charizard and Chaura flying together, talking in hushed voices. I gave a slight grin. Flying silently was one of my talents, not to mention I was a great eavesdropper.

I flew out of my cave, careful to make my wings hit the wind so delicately so they made not a sound. I swooped down low, so anyone who'd look down and see me from above wouldn't see my form against the dark forest below us.

I had really good hearing compared to most other Pokemon, so I could hear a little of what the Chars were saying.

Shouldn't you hurry up? Asked Chaura. That Aerodactyl's giving me a headache.

You mean Drissor? Charizard asked. Don't worry. I'll get Lass to notice me soon enough.

Well please do it faster! Chaura whined. At first I grinned in realization, then frowned in anger. I was right.

Well… I'm not sure this is such a good idea anymore. Charizard sighed. I feel really bad about doing this, like maybe we weren't supposed to…

It was your idea. Chaura replied. Do you want to get the girl or not? You're never going to do it with that other Aerodactyl around.

I suppose you're right. Charizard responded. I stopped immediately, letting the Charizards above me fly past so I could not hear their voices. I already knew enough.

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A/N: That was a S-H-O-R-T C-H-A-P-T-E-R!!!! I'm working on so much other stuff, so it may not be updated again for a long time.