-EXCEEDINGLY LAME POKéJOKE OF THE DAY-
Farla's Legendary bird POV stories inspired me to catch an Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Ho-oh, Lugia, and Mewtwo. I trained em all to L100. I named the Articuno Icewings, the Zapdos Sparkwings, the Moltres Flamewings, the Lugia Oceanwings, and the Ho-oh Colorwings. What about the Mewtwo? I named it Knowings! (bad joke music plays.) Get it? Knowings? No wings? Eh-heh…(sweats)
Wow… How lame…
A/N: This chapter contains mushiness. PyroVulpix, if you are reading this, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. 'Nuff said.
~NO ONE IN PARTICULAR'S POV (NOT anyone we know)~
So, what was that big Pokemon? Kalsah asked.
That was the Legendary Pokemon Ho-oh. Arviesa replied. It's always been an illusion to most… But sometimes it can be seen flying through the skies, like it does all the time…
Why was it so… colorful?
It's called the phoenix of rainbows by our kind for a reason, Kalsy. Arviesa mumbled. She looked around, unaware of the strange existence that seemed the dominate the air around her. Perhaps the legendary Pokemon itself was flying over the cave at that very moment… Of course, that would be highly unlikely…
Ah, here come Lasrea and Riotaye- and look at the size of those Tauros! Arviesa interrupted, rousing her son from his thoughts. We'd better eat fast while it's still fresh.
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~Lasrea's POV~
"I'm leaving for Vermillion in a week."
Already? I couldn't believe it…
"The SS. Anne is coming along by then, and I don't want to miss my chance. It only comes once every year, you know." Reina tried to say this as casually as she could, but I knew that she was troubled.
"I'm thinking… Maybe I should just leave you all here." Reina sighed. "I've achieved my greatest dream- and you helped me get there. You all deserve your freedom now."
I nodded warily. I could never leave my home in Ecruteak now… It had become sort of like a second birthplace to me, if you know what I mean… But… If Reina left, what would become of us…?
"I guess I'll just release all of my Pokemon. When someone gives up training, that's considered the right thing to do." She sighed, but it was in happiness. She was one lucky human…
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Loosing your trainer? Shiroa questioned. That sounds hard, hun'.
You've lost yours too. I replied. I figured you would know what it feels like.
I do, how I do. She sighed. But- not in the same way…
I know, I know.
Well, don't you worry, dear. She assured me. I'm sure she'll come for visits and all that merry stuff. It's not like she's gone.
I was regretting coming to see her… Why remind her of her haunting past? Why of all people did I have to bug Shiroa about this, after all she's been through? I thanked her, and warily flew out the exit of her home. Her son was asleep after all, and I didn't want to wake him.
I flew back without much difficulty. I decided to go get a drink at the lake, since I was really thirsty.
As soon as I arrived at the pond, I plunged my head down deep in the cool, icy-blue waters, and drank heavily.
I lifted my head out, satisfied, and was about to take off when-
Sorry, Sterala, I gotta head home. A familiar voice… But… My little sister's probably looking for me.
Well, all right. See ya tomorrow, I guess? Huh????
Yup. Bye!
Bye!
I looked around, trying to find the source of the voices. I looked up, and saw my brother Riotaye flying off accompanied by some bird thingy.
I strained my eyes, then although I knew it would get me in some form of trouble, flew up there to join them.
RIOTAYE! I shouted. Riotaye stared at me.
Lass? How'd…? He stuttered.
Oh, hi, you must be Lasrea! Said the bird thing. Your bro told me 'bout you. I'm Sterala.
HUH? Was all I could say.
She's my friend. Riotaye said quickly. I eyed him suspiciously.
What kind of Pokemon is she, exactly? I asked.
I'm a Skarmory. Sterala giggled. Well, I better get going, too. My mom wants me home. She waved as well as she good with that stiff wing, then flew off.
Sorry to fly in on you and your little girlfriend, Riotaye. I grinned, now able to mock him to my hearts content since Sterala was gone. I put very heavy enunciation on the word "girlfriend", by the way. (evil smirk)
Riotaye gave me a tired look. Sisters. He groaned.
Brothers. I rolled my eyes, and he tackled me playfully in the air.
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We reached Charizard's lair, a red-hot inferno near the volcano. Charizard had called us over earlier.
You too? we asked, dumbfounded.
Yup. He replied, smirking. Chaura and I are going to leave for the Charicific Valley tomorrow. We should get in easily, being the Chars of one of the top trainers.
Charizard too? Oh well… Drissor won't miss him that much.
We're getting ready right now, since it's going to be a long journey. Chaura added from in the corner, stuffing food into Reina's old backpack.
I giggled at the thought of a Charizard with a backpack on, and everyone else glanced at me temporarily.
With Reina, Chaura, and Charizard leaving… Only Riotaye and Drissor are left…
I wonder if Drissor already knew? Regardless, I wanted to have a little talk…
After a very, very short conversation with the 'Zards (Didn't really want to stick around, especially after all they've done) I flew off to go find Drissor. I told Riotaye I would meet up with him later. Go figure. Perhaps he's going to go think about his little girlfriend…
I flew around for a vast reminder of the day, but Drissor was no where in sight.
Wonder where he could be…I muttered quietly to myself. Though it was a large valley, and he could be anywhere.
I perched high atop my favorite cliffside, and hung my head low. The moon shone high and bright in the star speckled sky, such a beautiful night…
It's beautiful. Huh? Who was-
I looked around, and jumped back a few feet. Drissor was far below me on the left side, but he was there.
I was going to reply, thinking he already knew of my presence, but he started again before I could start to say anything.
~Drissor's POV~
Childish beliefs, they always said. I always used to come out below the stars and consult my problems with them, hoping that perhaps the legends were true, and that they did indeed listen… But I was certain that even if the stars couldn't hear me, it would help me relax. I needed someone to talk about it with. Heck, I had no one left. Reina's leaving in a few days, Charizard and Chaura have always hated me from the start, and Lasrea thinks I'm a traitor. Go figure… I never deserved her, anyway…
She was a shiny, specially-colored, and such a beautiful shade of blue at that. Her colors always remind me of the clouds, another reason I took such a liking to her. When I was young I loved to play in the sky up in the clouds all day long… But it's useless to think about her that way, or any other thing from my childhood. It's all in the past. Even if Lasrea ever did like me… well… not that she did… or even a teency-weencie little bit, it's all gone now, all in the past. I thought maybe I would have a better chance with Chaura, and now I know all hope is gone. I know Lasrea's got a rough personality at first glance, but deep down she's the kindest Aerodactyl I've ever met. My parents never really cared about me; sometimes I was even afraid they'd eat me, if they got hungry enough. But no, they weren't that cruel.
It's beautiful, I sighed happily. But… Not as beautiful as her…
My mind trailed off as I stared up longingly at the sky.
Perhaps I'll go talk to Riotaye tomorrow. I muttered to myself. He could make me feel better.
I looked back up at the glittering stars. If I tell her… how I feel… How much I… I… I love her… I'm afraid she'll really hate me. My eyes dampened, and I felt myself begin to stutter over my words. The stars twinkled none different from when I first saw them. Did they really listen… I needed someone to talk to…
N-never in a million years would I hate you for feeling that way. I snapped my head around, and saw the girl which I spoke of lingering over my head, extending her beautiful wings and staring down at me with a soft expression.
L-Lasrea…? I asked, stunned.
It's not your fault about Chaura. She said quietly. She flew down next to me, and landed right by my side. I stared at her, not quite believing this was happening.
B-but… I… Did you… I stuttered. My entire face must be red by now. I tried to hide it, but she noticed, I could tell…
We Aerodactyls don't love just like humans do. Lasrea started, with a glance towards the human world out to the left. But I can understand exactly the way you feel because… She paused for a long time, as if thinking over her words carefully. I-I feel the same way…
No… No… This isn't happening! Is it? …Yes… Yes… It is… She does feel that way… OH YEAH!
Perhaps I can give life another chance… I thought as I looked out past the stars and smiled back at them.
~Riotaye's POV~
I peeked out past my home, and smiled upon my sister and my best friend talking quietly side by side. I knew they would get together sometime or another… Now I suppose that's how it's supposed to be. They deserved one another, and looking at them down there made me feel all joyous inside…
Back to what I had been thinking about, for some time now. Perhaps I should tell them tomorrow… No, should I tell them?
Sterala gazed at me with a happy expression, but then winced in pain as she shifted from one foot to the other.
Are we ready to tell just yet? I mumbled to her.
No, not yet. She sighed. It's already enough stress as it works up.
I respected her wishes gladly, and nuzzled her the best I could with my snout.
I also wondered how Lasrea would feel about suddenly becoming an aunt to the litter of Skarmorys Sterala and I had been expecting for about a month.
A/N: SUSSPEEENSSSEEEE… NOT. Sorry about the HUGE delay. This chapter took for-evv-errrrr!!! I wrote it in about half a page at a time, and it's still not very long. (frowns) But don't worry, the next chapter won't take nearly as long as this one. And it will probably be longer, too. What I don't like about this chapter is that Lass finds out about Riotaye's "girlfriend" a month after… well… you know. But oh well, you never know. Oh, and don't ask about the stuff in italics at the beginning. I have an idea for that.