I sighed as I stared out the cave entrance. Drissor was following Chaura giddily, looking a little too happy. Chaura was scowling at him, but Drissor couldn't see her face.

I had just totally given up. Nothing was working.

I spread my wings and sailed out the cave exit, trying not to pay too much attention to Chaura and Drissor. I decided to go out for a long flight, maybe see a bit more of the world.

I only told Reina where I was going, since I felt she was the only one I could trust, that plus I couldn't find Riotaye anywhere.

I soared high above the clouds, and for a while my sadness had turned into complete joy, as I propelled myself through the mist towards the golden-lighted sun.

It was very bright outside, although it was really quite early in the morning. I decided to eat breakfast when I got back, I was no where near hungry.

"Speeeeeeaaaaarooooowwwwwww!!!" Came a cry.

I looked down, and saw a tiny bird Pokemon being smothered in a wild Magmar's flames. Apparently the Magmar wanted breakfast too, and needed to hunt. I noticed a few Magbys over by a volcano, which wasn't that uncommon in the valley where I lived.

It was then I saw a shadow on the floor of the valley. I looked up, and saw a Fearow circling above, giving wailing cries. Apparently that Spearow that was being burnt to a crisp was her son.

I don't know what came over me, but the next thing I knew I found myself hurling down towards the Magmar.

The firey Pokemon looked up at me in surprise, as I clutched the smoking Spearow in my talons in mid-air.

I looked down at it. It looked surprisingly tasty, but I couldn't let my instincts get ahead of myself. I usually only ate Pokemon I saw that looked like they didn't have any family around.

The fearow flew down at me, worried. The Magmar shouted mean things up at me, but wasn't about to blow flames. One tiny stolen snack wasn't much. Eventually the Magmar and its children walked away from us, sighing.

Oh my. The Fearow gasped when she saw her son, still smoking. It was still alive, but wouldn't last much longer without help. Thank you for rescuing my son, but I think he still needs help! She gasped.

Don't worry. Follow me. I replied, and sped off. The Fearow flew after me, in tears.

I was gasping for air when I reached Reina. At first she was confused, then startled.

"Lasrea, what the-" She saw the baby Spearow, and the Fearow that was far behind, struggling to get to where we were.

It needs help. I said immediately. Reina nodded.

"I won't ask." She said. "This little one needs medical attention immediately. Let's go." Then she winced. "I wish Charizard, or Drissor, or Chaura were here… Lass, would you mind if I-"

I was exhausted, but I agreed. Get on. I replied. Reina jumped on my back with the tiny Spearow in her arms, and I flew off the ground and towards Ecruteak City as fast as I could. The Fearow looked very tired, but followed us anyway.

By the time we reached the center, I flopped down on the ground, breathing very heavily. The Fearow landed beside me minutes later, in a similar state. We were both worn out. Reina ran into the Pokemon Center.

We watched the doors close, and as they did, we looked at each other. Everyone around the center was staring at us.

Despite our energy, we quickly dashed up onto the roof of the Pokemon Center, where people couldn't see us as good. We were able to peek through the windows by sticking our heads down, although it was a bit frightening to some of the unfortunate patients we saw to see us staring at them.

I couldn't find Reina or the Spearow anywhere, so I decided perhaps I should go back to the valley to kill some time. I opened my wings and sailed off into the distance, leaving the Fearow to wait in silence on the roof.

Not much longer, I landed on a branch by my cave, sighing.

Lass? I heard my brother call. I looked up and saw Riotaye hovering in the air above me. I nodded, and he perched on the branch next to me.

Where's Drissor? I asked out of curiosity. Something about this whole deal scared me…

Down by the lake with Chaura. He replied casually. At that moment, Chaura came gliding back, as if on cue. She was murmuring something to herself, but gave a happy wave when she saw us. She noticed I was glaring at her.

Hello there, Riotaye. She said cheerfully, casting a smirk at me. I continued staring at her angrily.

Why isn't Drissor with you? Riotaye asked.

He decided to stay a little longer. Chaura replied casually. But I can tell when someone's lying. Her voice rang with deceit.

I launched myself off the large tree branch and towards the direction Chaura had left from. I knew that at the very worst, Chaura could have tried to get rid of Drissor when none of us were around. I could just sense it.

When I got to the lake, I looked around. It was too quiet…. So quiet it was scary.

I flew down next to the lake and investigated, plus the fact I was really thirsty, so I lowered my head to get a drink when I saw the color of the water.

It was red. I looked up slowly. It was then I realized something I had missed before. I saw an Aerodactyl, its head in the water. It was Drissor, no doubt.

I rushed over in panic. His entire head had just fallen in the water, and he wasn't moving.

I quickly stuck his head back on land. Lucky for me he was still alive. If I had gotten here any later…

Now I was really mad. That double-crossing no-good Chaura, I don't understand how she could do such a thing…

Drissor! I shouted. Wake up! Oh, when I get my hands on that foul, dirty stuck-up Charizard girl… I stopped myself. I was saying that out loud, what if he heard me?

Drissor's POV

…foul, dirty, stuck-up Charizard girl… I heard the words. I recognized the attitude and voice immediately. I regained consciousness, but kept my eyes shut, just for the fun of it.

Oh great… She could've done something terrible… The slime ball… But if she was just going to keep on insulting Chaura, I guess there was no point…

When I get Reina, that dirty flame-breath is going to be in a heck of a lot of trouble! Yup. I decided it was time to wake up.

I never thought Chaura would do what she did. It really surprised me. I knew now that Lasrea really never would've done that to me… In fact, who was the one trying to get me to come to my senses again?

My life's been really stressful lately. It's bad enough Charizard is even around, but he has a sister. Thanks to his sister, I have a huge cut down my wing, and a few punctured areas of skin. It hurt so terribly bad… I winced at the pain.

Charizard and Chaura had tricked me. I know that now. I can recall vividly in such detail, what happened less than half an hour ago…

Listen, you freak. Chaura had said. I recalled the tone in her voice, and how she glared at me I'll never forget. I honestly thought that Charizard had a lovely sister, and she'd never do such a thing… I was a fool to trust her.

Yet even when Lasrea knows I've betrayed her, she was the one who came to save me. Why?

I don't like you. You think I ever had? Charizard, my brother, only wanted this sick relationship to begin with just so he could get that other Aerodactyl girl. But now that I've told you everything, Charizard and I agreed that perhaps it would be best if you never came into this world.

And then she attacked me. I was too stunned to react. I never thought that such a girl could put up such a fight… But now I'm kind of wishing Chaura had just killed me and gotten it over with. She thought she had killed me, but Aerodactyls are tougher than they appear.

Because now I am alive. Lasrea knows I'm a traitor, and now she probably hates me. Riotaye probably hates me too, after all the grief I know Lass's been through. Charizard has always hated me. Same thing with Chaura.

I just had no one to trust anymore…

I opened my eyes. About time! Lass muttered. I'm afraid Reina's not here. She's taking care of an injured Spearow I found.

I nodded. Although you probably need help. she murmured again. Do you think you can fly?

I lifted my wings, but a pain flared up in them and they fell right back down again.

Oh well. She replied. I guess I'll have to go get help myself then. I didn't really want her to go, but… Would she really get help? After all I've done, I wouldn't be surprised if someone just let me to die.

She looked exhausted, as if she had been flying long distances quite a lot already today. Great. Yet another way I was ruining her day. I hated myself.

I must've taken more blows then I felt, because before I knew it I was blacking out again. My last thought on my mind before my senses went out…

I really don't care whether I live or die at this point. Everyone hates me, including myself. What's the point?

Lasrea's POV

It looked like he lost consciousness again. I knew I had to hurry, despite my aching muscles which pleaded me to stop and get some freaking rest. But I knew I had to go.

Of course I was mad at Drissor… But… Not as much as I probably should've been. He was tricked, then attacked, and hating him would definitely be the wrong thing to do.

Come on, Lasrea. Get a grip and go faster! I told myself, but my wings were just not obeying.

This is just not my day.