*June 1

19 days for Summer Vacation

~ Ryu

We were all hiding behind a building overlooking the central shopping area of our district. Eevee was quickly typing notes on her laptop, I was leaning against the railing, and Sylveon looked at his watch for the fifth time.

"Okay now, we have been watching her for the past 10 days, nearly getting caught yesterday, but we finally found out that this is her favorite place to sulk around. We should see her in about 10 minutes, and once we do that's your cue Sylveon to go and talk to her."

"I am unsure about this. If you both can recall how she just stormed off on us not too long ago. Then I would suggest we rethink this idea, especially after I defeated her no less."

With that comment, Eevee stops typing on her laptop, and looks up at Sylveon in surprise.

"But I thought you helped everyone?"

"I do. But in her case it is nearly impossible, and I don't think this is a well thought out plan. The fact that she very much dislikes us does not help our odds either."

"You helped me when I didn't want your help. She also doesn't want your help. So what makes the two of us so different?"

"She is...uh...extremely unpleasant. While you were just a bit rough around the edges with a sweet center on the inside."

"I...Oh? W-well I guess that counts. But anyways there is no time to be doubting yourself now, we have to be thinking positive."

"I would if I had a little more luck to help out my case."

"In that case we should have a backup plan in case things go wrong. Any ideas?"

It's funny she said that, because in that moment I immeadiately thought of a possible strategy.

"Well I do have one...But I don't think you'll like it that much. So I'll just probably need Sylveon's help to pull for this one off...And uh.."

"Ryu?"

Eevee gave me the skeptical look making me feel nervous and like she was reading my mind.

"You know what actually me and Sylveon are definitely going to pull it off! You'll see it action in a few minutes in fact, so uh just wait here Eevee. Come on Sylveon let's go..."

I started pushing Sylveon towards the Mini Mart much to Eevee's surprise.

"Wha- Wha- I- RYU?! WHAT ARE YOU TWO IDIOTS UP TO?! WHY ARE YOU BOTH GOING TO THE STORE?! ARE YOU JUST GOING TO BUY SOMETHING STUPID?!"

"you're making a scene Eevee...Just be quiet already..."

"Uh Ryu what are we doing?"

"You'll find out bud. Just ignore our now screaming friend for now."

We both headed inside the store, the sound of Eevee's screams turning mute with the sound of the door's closing.

"Okay Ryu. Now may I know why we are here?"

"Just follow me. And let me do the talking."

Sylveon just sighs and stalks after me to the item's counter.

"Excuse me sir?"

A Charizard reading a newspaper glances at our approach. He sets it down and places his claws on the counter.

"What do you kids want? It better not be for a pack of cigarettes. You're both way too young for that."

"No! No! Of course not sir! What we want to ask you for is a favor."

"Doesn't everyone? What do you kids want?"

I waved at him to come closer so I could whisper in his ear.

"Do you sell any TMS?"

"Of course I do. Didn't you see the sign?"

I look up to where he was pointing to see the, 'Items and TM Shoppe' sign that I clearly missed.

"My mistake sir."

"Kids these days. Which one did you want?"

"I need TM#45."

"Aren't you a bit young for that one?"

"It's not for me. It's for my friend."

"Who? Him?"

"Yup."

"He doesn't seem like the type that has trouble with women. Unless he's never had a girlfriend before."

"Never actually. He desperately needs help, especially with this girl he likes."

"She doesn't like him back is that it?"

"Nope. Absolutely despises him. Which is why we really need that TM. And...I think it might help encourage him to get a girlfriend on his own someday."

"Then why go to all the trouble?"

"If he sees how hard it is to win her over he might eventually give up on her and find someone else to love. You see my point?"

"Well alright kid. Hold on."

The Charizard bent over behind the counter to grab the TM. When he placed it on the counter, Sylveon nearly flinched when he saw the price.

"TM#45 ~ Attract. That will be 20000 poke dollars with no taxes."

"What Ryu?! Attract?! You can't really be serious!"

"We won't know until we try it right?"

Sylveon's only response was a facepalm, and then a groan as I paid up for it.

"Thank you for shopping at Mini Mart. Have a nice day."

"Yeah ha alright! Let's try it out!"

"Absolutely not! I'm not going to force a girl to flirt with me! I knew we were desperate but not to this scale!"

"They do say keep your enemies closer. And since it's just in your nature to have any girl to fall for you I say you got this in the bag. I mean that's why Eevee also li- Ehehe! Nevermind that! But my point is this is the little push you'll need if we want her to spill some secrets to make it easier to cozy up to her. Now are you up for it or not? Unless I have to force you to try it."

"Alright. But only if I really need to use it. And even then I'm not going to over-do it. So it either will work or it won't."

"Got it! Now hold still!"

I clicked the A button in the center and the TM instantly activated.

"Hello New User. What is your name?"

"I am a Riolu. But everyone calls me Ryu."

"Owner verification verfied. Hello User Ryu. Would you like me teach Sylveon Attract? If yes, click the A button again. If no, click the B button and I will be automatically shut off."

"Okay. You ready Sylveon?"

"Just do it."

"Alright."

I clicked the A button.

"Sylveon already knows four moves. Would you like to remove one? If yes, click the A button again. If no, click the B button to cancel and I will-"

I clicked the A button again.

"Move requested to be learned. Which move would you like me to remove Sylveon?"

"I wish to remove...umm...Quick Attack."

"Understood. Proceeding to remove Quick Attack. And then replacing with Attract. Please do not remove the TM disc while transfer is being made. Now transferring data..."

The disc turned on in a green light and slowly ejected the new information into Sylveon.

He started sweating as the quick tutorial was being processed into his brain. It was over in about a minute, but usually the first removal of a move takes a dizzying toll to their brain.

Luckily it lasts only about a minute with no known side effects.

"Beep! Transfer is complete. Sylveon has learned Attract! We thank you for your cooperation and service. Have a lovely day."

As soon as I removed the disc Sylveon started clutching his head.

"Hey dude are you okay?"

"I'll be fine. This is first time I ever removed a move. So I didn't know that I would be feeling like this afterwards."

"Sit down for a minute and it will all be over. And then when you feel better we can take the new move you learned into action."

"Can't wait."

(Note : Will teaching Sylveon Attract actually help him with befriending *Eevee? Find out in Ch 81 ~ Eevee!)