By the time I got to the Pokemon Center, my muscles felt like they were going to explode. Argh… Pain… Oh yes.
I stumbled in the center, growling grumpily at anyone who stared at me too long. I walked to the counter, and tried to get Nurse Joy to come.
"You're that Aerodactyl of the new Pokemon Master, right?" Nurse Joy asked. I nodded impatiently, then started shouting in my language what I wanted.
Chansey came over and began to translate the message to Joy.
"Really?" Joy asked me. I nodded.
"Chansey! We're going to need an ambulance!" The Nurse shouted into one of the speakers. "In the meantime, you look tired. There's an empty room in there somewhere marked 24B. You can rest in there." Joy said in a hurried tone to me.
I muttered a thanks in Aero-ese and strutted back to find somewhere to rest.
21A…21B…21C…
I really hope it's not too late…
22A…22B….
But then again, scientists resurrected him once, can't they do it again?
22C… 23A…23B….
But there won't be any fossils left if he dies this time…
23C… 24A…
I'd rather not think about that. Now I should find somewhere to rest.
24B. This is the place.
I walked in as well as I could, then flopped down on the "bed". It was soft, and way too gentle. I hated it immediately. But it was the only thing there was…
I lay my head down on the large, fwuffy pillow, and drifted off to sleep.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Chan-see!"
I looked up wearily from my dreamless nap to see Chansey hovering over me.
What is it? I demanded groggily.
The door swung open. Reina came in with a tiny Spearow perched on her shoulder, bandages covering its middle. Trailing behind her was…
Drissor! I shouted excitedly.
He looked at me, confused. Don't you hate me, after all that's happened? He asked.
Why would I hate you? I asked. Chaura tricked you. You thought I rejected you, so you went after her. She attacked you, and you almost died. You expect me to be mad?
He seemed to let that seep in for a while. …Yes. He said.
I gave him a stern face. That's right, I am mad. But I don't hate you. I turned to the Spearow. And I'm glad you're okay, too. I grinned. But as soon as it started chirping happily, I felt guilt weigh me down to the floor. If the Spearow had not been being attacked by the Magmar, I most likely would've eaten it without giving it a second thought. Perhaps I should give up hunting… But then again, what was I supposed to do, become a vegetarian?
That was definitely not my idea of fun. I shuddered at the very thought.
"Oh, Lass." Reina interrupted. "There's someone outside who wants to talk to you."
She winked at me, and I stood there, wondering.
I walked out of the room, through the halls, and out the door to the Center.
H-hello? I asked.
Oh? Oh my! There you are! The Fearow came up, panting. Thank you so much for rescuing my son! I never had the chance to truly thank you!
Don't mention it. I smiled. I'm glad I could help.
I'm afraid I don't have much… She said nervously. B-but you really should have this, as a token of my gratitude.
It was then I realized the Fearow had a bandana wrapped around her neck. She pried it open with her beak, then took out a transparent black stone. I gaped at it, wide-eyed. It was beautiful…
It's the only thing left of my old trainer, the one who gave me this bandana. She said sadly. But if I had lost my son, I wouldn't have had a reason to live anymore. His father died in the fire too…
What fire? I asked.
Several years ago, maybe six or seven… She started. My trainer and my mate were flying around a burning building, trying to save a few Pokemon from the blaze. I stayed at a distance. I was banned from action, since I was carrying our son at the moment. He wasn't laid yet. She paused. My trainer… And my mate… They failed to save the few Pokemon from the fire. They were killed themselves, and the only thing that was found of them after the rains had come and washed out the fire was this Moon Stone my owner was carrying in his pack at the time. She clutched the Moon Stone in her talons, and dropped it before my feet. I stared after her, blinking hard. I rubbed my eyes with my claws, then shook my head.
This is a wonderful thing. I said. But it is far more important to you than it will ever be to me. I handed it back to her.
No, please keep it. She said.
I can't accept that! I growled. I hadn't meant to. I lightened up the tone in my voice. I know what it's like… I lost my family too. I was resurrected in this time zone, and all I know that's left of my family is my brother, who was also brought back. I can understand how important it is to lose someone.
She finally nodded and placed the stone back in the bandana. I'm Shiroa. She said. If you ever need anything, anything at all, I'm in the cave closest to the tallest waterfall in the Forbidden Mountains near Ecruteak. She smiled. Now my son and I have to be going. Thanks again! She opened her wings, and grabbed the Spearow (who had just hopped outside) in her beak.
I watched her go with a feeling of decent satisfaction.
"Ready to go?" Reina asked, sticking her head out from the door of the center.
I turned back to her. Yeah. I agreed.
"Okay then. Come on, Drissor."
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I was still a little tired, but I had tons more energy after that little nap.
You gonna be okay, Driss? I asked the Aerodactyl behind me.
I'm fine. He replied blankly, staring out into the sky ahead.
I turned my head towards the mountains, where I was positive I could see a faint outline of Shiroa sailing past the mountaintops.
I directed my gaze forward once again, to where we were going.
"You guys hang around. I'll get breakfast, 'kay?" Reina asked from atop Drissor's back.
But don't I have to come too? Drissor whined.
"Nah, I'll just go find Charizard… Or Chaura… Whichever one I see first." She scanned the area, sighing. "I don't see either of them. This is just great."
Drissor and I glanced at each other, then gave Reina a pitying look, for we saw the Charizard siblings sailing towards us clear as day. (Humans must have really bad eyesight!)
Reina, they're coming towards us now. I said.
"Oh! Well in that case… Charizard!" Reina shouted over the sound of the high winds.
The orange dragon Pokemon flew over, balancing itself in the air as Reina spoke to it.
"Are you or Chaura free right now? We're going to go get breakfast." She asked.
Chaura is. Charizard replied. The other Charizard flew past, flying right below Drissor.
"You expect me to jump?" Reina asked, wide-eyed.
We eyed her curiously.
"Well… okay…" She leaped off of Drissor's back and tumbled onto Chaura's.
"That's gonna hurt tomorrow…" I heard her mutter.
Come on Lasrea, Drissor, let's go. Charizard mumbled, flying towards a small cave in the cliff similar to where I slept at night, except it was a lot smaller.
Why are we stopping here? I asked.
I have some… confessions… to make… and I prefer we'd be alone. Charizard stuttered.
Drissor gave him a suspicious gaze, but Charizard shrugged it off. You should be in there too. I don't mind.
Drissor and I looked at each other again, shrugging, then we followed after Charizard quickly.
We stumbled into the small cave. Drissor and I sat at one side, Charizard on the other.
Well? I asked.
Umm… Well… He began. First of all, Lass, Chaura tricked Drissor. I told her to. It was part of a plan.
I know. I snapped coldly. I heard you talking.
He seemed a bit taken aback. Then he stopped talking and looked out the opening to the cave. Then… You already know everything…
Can someone please tell me what you're talking about? Drissor asked desperately.
I immediately filled him in on what was going on. Charizard sat quietly, wincing as I said certain parts of the plan.
And just to think, I thought Chaura just hated me from the start. It was your idea. Drissor muttered.
My sister never liked you in the slightest. Charizard mumbled to him. It was all part of… It was a plot…
All three of us sat there in silence for a long time. The minutes passed like hours.
Drissor! Lasrea! Charizard! Breakfast's ready! At LONG last. Such a long day and we had yet to eat. My stomach was very upset with me.
Coming! I plunged down from the cave, putting the memories of our little talk behind me… for now. Food comes first.