*April 25th, 2557; 5:00pm

*Lucario Manor; Lakeside

~Ryu

"Aah- OWW! OWW!"

Mewtwo had me pinned face first in the dirt, and was gripping my right arm tightly behind my back. Whenever I trained with him it was far from pleasant.

I was still too far behind in his eyes.

Even with my mega form I was still getting crushed into the dust.

Mewtwo was just too fast, too strong, too strict and everything else. We also had to train discreet without worrying about other Pokémon discovering Mew and Mewtwo are on Earth.

Central Park was always too busy, the old stadium lacked the space with how destructive Mewtwo can be. The beach was now partially destroyed after too many Thunder's from Mewtwo and we barely managed to avoid them being seen last time. Also I couldn't train in the Ocean because I nearly drowned since Mewtwo really knows how to up the waves.

Location was the least of my worries now, and now I was getting my ass kicked.

I tried to surprise kick to get him off but he redirected my leg and tossed me into the lake. The cold water washed off my sweat and my frustration builded up with how many times I already lost to Mewtwo.

I ran out of the water fast and charged at Mewtwo with an Aura Sphere.

I nearly hit him but he dodged it when I made the mistake to go for his head.

"Oh sh-"

And he kicked me on the back of my head knocking me out instantly.

*April 27th, 2557

After a crushing headache from Mewtwo knocking me out, and recuperating at home for a couple of days, I went back to the training.

When I reached the lake, I found Mew scolding Mewtwo for pushing me too hard last time. They noticed my approach and Mewtwo turned away clearly embarrassed.

Mew told me I just had to do swimming laps today.

500 of them Mewtwo added.

Arceus help me.

I'm starting to run out of excuses to tell my mom why I keep coming home so badly injured.

*April 28th, 29th, 30th, May 5th-May 15th 2557

"I HATE FUCKING TRAINING!"

I yelled out loud after having enough of the same outcome over and over again.

Mew and Mewtwo stared at me stunned at my outburst.

"I'M SICK OF BOTH OF YOU! NOTHING. IS. WORKING!! I'LL NEVER BE UP TO YOUR IMPOSSIBLE STANDARD MEWTWO! MEW I'VE FOLLOWED YOUR ADVICE AND NOTHING IS HELPING!!! I'M TIRED!!! I'M FRUSTRATED!!! I'VE F*CKING HAD IT!!!"

I yelled with a growl as I released an Aura Sphere to my right at full power. I destroyed several nearby trees at once and the ground even shook as it made a small earthquake on impact.

Without another word I turned away and stalked back home angrily. I kicked the front door down feeling nothing but fury. My mother dropped a vase in surprise.

"Ahh! Ryu?! H-How was the training dear?"

"A complete disaster! I'LL BE UP IN MY ROOM!"

I went upstairs to my room and slammed my door behind me. I growled and started punching my Speed bag, punching it fast and hard. I was hitting it so hard my walls shook and with so much speed my fists looked like a blurs.

I grunted angrily with each punch.

Sweat trickled down my face and blood on my knuckles. I continued striking it no matter how much my fists were hurting.

Out of frustration for everything I tossed the bag out my window and collapsed on my bed tiredly.

I massaged my knuckles as I laid there breathing deeply.

Why am I not good enough? Why do I always have to try so hard?

What am I doing wrong?

*knock knock

I sat up in furious surprise and yelled.

"GO AWAY!"

"Ryu? It's me."

"Evelyn? Why are you- Oh! Shit."

I got up guiltily and opened the door for my girlfriend.

"Glace baby I'm sorry. I forgot about our date tonight."

"Ryu, you said that two weeks ago. It's not like you to be so forgetful. What's up with you?"

"I-I know. You're right. I'm sorry. I know I said 'definitely today' but training shit happens and it's not been easy on me. It's just making me feel...You know."

"Know what?"

"Terrible! Okay?! Just f*cking awful! URRRRRGGGHHHH! I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Sorry."

I was about to snap but when Evelyn looked at me worriedly I calmed down.

"Maybe you should take a day off from training and relax at home."

"But we made plans."

"And we can make them another time. I'm not going to hate you for canceling date night because you're not taking care of yourself. I want you to be at least you Ryu."

"Well if you're sure."

"I am."

Evelyn said as she took my paws in hers. My heart skipped a beat.

"Maybe I should."

I gripped my paws in hers tighter, wincing slightly because I forgot my knuckles were bleeding.

Evelyn was surprised and looked down at my paws just noticing them.

"Ryu you're bleeding!"

"Yeah...I kind of overdid it today..."

I thought she was going to give me a lecture but she just pulled me to my bed, sat my butt down, and started bandaging my paws.

Definitely upset based on her gestures and the color of her aura. But the strongest emotion was her worry for me.

I waited for her to finish up tying my paws before I wrapping her into a hug, pulling her closer. She was a bit surprised at first but she already knew I could easily read how she was feeling and quickly relaxed.

We sat there in silence just enjoying each other's presence.

I flushed as she placed a paw on my cheek and looked up at me with her beautiful blue eyes. I cupped her face and gave her a sweet kiss making her turn a light pink.

In her face and aura.

She stayed for a few more minutes before leaving.

I promised her we would go out soon, and she said whenever I was feeling more like myself and whenever I can, that she'll drop whatever's she's doing and go out with me.

What would I do without her?