~ Eevee

*April 9th

I looked at the clock and it was set to 5:30pm already. As I walked into the kitchen I smelled a really good fragrance in the air. I curiously peeked over Vylena's shoulder to see she was making fake beef stew.

"Oh wow that looks good. Do you need some help Vylena?"

"Oh no, I'm almost done. But you can set up the table for me if you want."

"Alright then! Where do you put the bowls?"

"Second to the last cabinet. Oh and don't forget to set out the dining pads too!"

"Roger that!"

"Hehehe."

I happily set up the table, having done this over a million times already at home.

"Oh hold on! I'm gonna get some flowers for the table. I'll be right back!"

"Alright. But just don't stray too far you hear?"

"I won't."

I stepped outside I halted in my tracks. I was witnessing the most beautiful sunset in the world. From their porch you get can a full view of it at this time of day.

"So pretty..."

"It is isn't it?"

"Eek!"

I turned around to see Sylveon looking down at me in surprise.

"Jeez Sylveon! Don't sneak up on me like that!"

"Sorry I didn't mean to. You looked peaceful standing there and...I'm sorry."

"It's fine. I came outside to get some flowers for the table. Which I should be doing right now so if you'll excuse me."

"Oh I'll help you. From the cherry blossom tree right? Let's go."

"Yeah. Wait what? You have a cherry blossom tree and you didn't tell me?"

"Of course we do. I thought you would have found it by now. Don't tell me you haven't gone outside yet? I'm going to have to show you now. Come on!"

"Okay."

I followed him as we tredged into the woods beside his house.

"At this time of day it shines really beautifully. Just wait until you see it."

"I can't wait."

The further we went the darker it became. But before I could start getting scared a pink petal flew by me refracting some of the sunlight with it. And before you know it there was traces of it all along the floor all lighting up the floor in small flickers of light.

"Wow look at them all!"

"You see? Beautiful isn't it? But just wait until you see the tree."

"Now I can't wait. I- Whoah..."

In front of us, surrounded by a canopy of trees, was a cherry blossom tree that glowed as bright as a sunset.

"Wow this tree is beautiful...How does it refract light like that?"

"No idea. But in the late springtime is when they are the most beautiful. In the summer the cherries are so delicious, that we always have plenty to go around. You should stop by the house then we always have a lot of them."

"That sounds nice. Wow I've never seen a more beautiful tree than this one..."

I heard the sound of a twig breaking immediately snapping me out of my thoughts. Sylveon handed me the bundle he picked from the tree.

"Aww I feel so guilty taking some now..."

"It's all right. I'm sure the tree thanks you for trimming it so it makes it easier for it to grow. Besides..."

Sylveon picked off one of the flowers and tucked it behind my ear.

"If you have one, why not wear it too?"

"Oh thank you..."

"Don't mention it. We better head back now or mom will be wondering where we are."

"Yeah you're right."

I followed him straggling behind as my mind began to wander again.

Was it just me or was Sylveon's eyes glowing just then? I know they are pink but have they always looked like that?

"Oh and Eevee?"

"Uh yes?"

"You look very pretty with that flower. That color really suits you."

"Huh?! Oh I see! Umm...thank you very much."

"If Riolu were to see you, he would like it I bet."

"Oh uh, yeah I guess..."

Sylveon laughed as we headed back toward the house. We stepped back in the house only to find Vylena pacing back and forth on the phone.

"Mother? What's wrong?"

"Yes Eevee is fine Mrs L. She is safe in our care and we are- What? Get ahold of yourself woman and tell me what's wrong. Yeah. I- Oh my Arceus, are you sure?"

We both stared at Vylena as she spoke to I'm assuming my mom on the phone.

"Oh dear...Oh you want to speak to her? She's right her and- What? Turn on the TV? Okay...Yeah okay. Here's Eevee now."

"I'll take this for you Eevee."

"Thanks Sylveon."

Vylena handed me the phone and walked into the living-room to turn on the TV.

"Hello?"

"Eevee?! Oh my Arceus, sweetheart are you okay?!"

"Yeah I'm fine mom. What's wrong?"

"Riolu was seen in the city and I was afraid she had gotten to you and- Oh! Are you sure you're okay?!"

"N-No, she hasn't. I uh...Oh! Hold on mom someone else is calling me on my cell phone."

"A-Alright.."

I set the phone down and pulled out my cell phone to see Ryu's number on the line.

"Hello?"

"Eevee?! I'm so glad you're okay but have you seen Ryu anywhere?"

"Mrs Lucario? No I haven't seen him. Why?"

"He's gone berserk!!! He just ran off to look for you Eevee and left his phone behind, but Eevee I think something's wrong with him!"

"What do you mean?"

"He was clad in a red and blue aura. I'm sure you have seen it before."

"I-Yes I have Ma'am."

"His father is out looking for him now but he can't find him anywhere. And I just can't stop worrying about him!!! If you can find him can you please help him?! Please."

"Yeah but what about- You know."

"Sorry. I know it's too risky with Riolu out there. But do you think you can find him without being discovered? Please. I don't know who else to ask and the police refused to help me so I don't know what to do..."

"I-I'll see what I can do ma'am. D-don't worry we'll find him."

"Thank you! However you find him make sure it's in a way that you will also remain safe okay?"

"I will. Thank you ma'am. Goodbye."

As soon as I hanged up I heaved a big sigh. How was I going to find him whilst still staying under the radar?

Absolutely no way.

I have no choice but to go out there and look for him myself. How I'm going to do that I'll figure it out on the way.

It's all I can do. So I thought hard about what I was going to say to mom, and if this was the last time I'll ever speak to her again.

"Mama?"

"Yes, sweetheart?"

"If something happens to me just know that I'm sorry that I couldn't keep myself safe."

"Baby what are you saying?"

"I have to go find Ryu because I promised his mother I would. So I have to leave to go and find him."

"What?! No baby!! You are going to get yourself killed!!! Don't do this please baby!! I'm your mother!!! Do you know what would happen to us if you died?! That's why you better listen to your mother and stay safe!!! Do you hear me?! Eevee? Are you still there?! Eevee! Eevee!"

I hung up on her refusing to listen to anymore. When I turned to leave I was surprised to see Sylveon standing in the doorway listening in.

"Are you going to stop me Sylveon?"

Sylveon shook his head and showed me some car keys.

"No, I'm going with you."

"Okay then. Let's go."

"Guys look at the news! I don't- Wait where are you guys going?!"

"Sorry Vylena, we're leaving."

"Leaving where, I- Oh my Arceus!!! You mean 'out there', don't you?! No!!! Both of you get back here right now!!! Eevee!! Sylveon!! Don't you dare take my car!!!"

We jumped into the car and Sylveon drove us off almost as soon as the engine bursted to life.

"Eevee!! Sylveon!!!"

That was the last thing I heard her say as we drove off heading towards the town.

"Thank you, Sylveon. But oh boy are we going to be in major trouble for this..."

"That's the least of our problems right now. For the moment we should focus on finding Ryu and then find out what's wrong with him. Do you have any ideas where he is? Because knowing you I know you must have figured it out by now."

"I have a few ideas but I'm not so sure yet. So we'll have to decide once we get there."

"Aye aye, cap'n!"

(Note : Knowing the dangers they face, Eevee still goes out to find Ryu. But once they find him, will they be able to knock some sense into him? Find out in Ch 64 ~ Eevee!)