~ Eevee
"Stop here."
"The park? Why would Ryu be here?"
"If he's really looking for me, then I bet you this will be the first place he looks. "
"Whatever you say. But remember we're also staying on guard okay?"
"I'm well aware."
As Sylveon parked us I heard my phone ringing. When I checked the number I wasn't even surprised to see my mom was calling me. So I quickly put it on silent so we can stay hidden and safely rescue Ryu.
"Are you ready?"
"Let's go."
We quickly exited the car and tredged into the now nearly deserted park. As we walked down the trail there was no sign of Ryu, and there was only a few stragglers here and there.
"What's the plan in case we find Riolu instead of Ryu?"
"Stay low and head back to the car as soon as possible."
"Oh good. One less thing to worry about then."
"At least."
*30 minutes later
"Still no sign of him. We better start looking somewhere else now."
"Yeah we should. Let's- s*!"
"What's w- Mmmrf!"
"Be quiet Eevee. And don't...move..."
I didn't understand why he was so nervous but I still listened to him. He led us behind a nearby tree and didn't let go of my mouth until we were both completely hidden in the shadows.
"Thank you. What's wrong?"
"Alright. You remember the time I jumped into the pond here?"
"Yeah and you stepped on the Tenta...cruel... Oh so that's why."
"I think we should stay behind the trees until we are positive he cannot see us at all."
"Hehe...Alright."
Like he warned me I made sure we were both hidden behind the trees until we couldn't hear the sound of the pond anymore.
"Hahahaha! Phew! Was that a close one!"
"Next time we decide to play 'skip the sidewalk cracks', be sure not to step on him next time you decide to jump into the pond."
"Dutifully noted."
As we kept walking I decided to check the time. When I pulled out my phone I saw that it was already past 7.
"Ryu. Where are you?"
"I'm sure he'll turn around eventually, we just have to be patient and keep looking."
"I know but the longer it takes the more I get worried. I just can't help it."
"Don't beat yourself up about it. We need to stay focused if we want to find Ryu and then get us all out of harm's way. Worrying will just make you feel bad. Trust me."
"You're right but I just wish I studied this more and maybe I could have done something to help him. But instead this had to happen."
"Studied more? What are you talking about?"
I need to watch what I say sometimes, seriously.
"Alright. I admit I have been researching auras for the past four months now so I might know what to do in case he loses control again. I just hate seeing my friends in agony and I like to know the solutions because when I'm not prepared I just feel useless. I'm sure you understand that at least."
"I do understand. I just wish you would talk to me about these things instead of trying to find every solution on your own. Just like you don't like being useless, I don't like being left out of the loop for these kinds of occasions. I feel like even though we're friends you don't trust me enough to let me help you. Because if you did need someone to at least ease some of your worries if not help you than I would have without a moments hesitation."
"You would? But I thought you disliked Ryu?"
"Would I be here if I did?"
I raised an eyebrow at Sylveon.
"I admit we butt heads from time to time, but I think as a Pokemon he is really cool. Not to mention he is both our friends so how can I not help him?"
"Sylveon I- Thank you."
"No need to thank me. Your happiness is reward enough for me."
"Wait it is?"
"Yes of course."
"I- But Sylveon..."
"Yeah?"
"Why though?"
"Why? Because you are the best you when you are happy. And whenever you're happy, I'm happy."
"..."
"You're one of the Pokemon I care about, I just want you to be happy."
"What! But I thought you liked Fenne-"
"SYLVEON!!!!"
We turned to see Ryu charging at us very fast covered in the red and blue aura. He aimed at kick at him but I deflected the attack back with my protect.
"Eevee?"
"Ryu! What are you doing?"
"WHY ARE YOU PROTECTING HIM?!"
"Why?! I-"
Ryu broke through my protect and zoomed past me in seconds.
I turned around and saw that Sylveon had already slammed Ryu into the ground.
(Note : Why is Ryu picking a fight with Sylveon? Find out in Ch 65 ~ *Sylveon!)