~ Eevee
"Fennekin go ahead."
"But I'm not ready yet- Oh um hi Riolu..."
"Oh hey Fennekin, what's up?"
"Errahemhehem...uh..."
"Okaaay..."
Fennekin stayed to my left opposite of Ryu too embarassed to say anything else.
We waited for *Eevee and Sylveon to come back a turn, but after 15 minutes passed we started wondering where they were.
"Umm, what are you guys waiting for?"
"For our friends to come around a turn. But I think their still running."
"Friends? Which ones?"
"Sylveon and-"
"Oh look here they come."
I looked and sure enough Sylveon and *Eevee were both incoming dead-o-clock.
"First turn guys! 28 minutes and counting!"
"Okay!"
"And speed it up a little guys, we're getting tired of waiting!!"
At that comment *Eevee stopped in her tracks and shouted.
"I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY THIS BEFORE YOU START TELLING ME TO SPEED UP JERK!!"
"Eevee the race!!"
"I KNOW!!"
She immeadiately charged after *Sylveon but couldn't quite get back next to him.
"HEY SLOW DOWN!"
"Hehe! NO!"
"WHY YOU!"
We both watched them take off with amazing speeds. They were both running so fast I wouldn't be surprised if they came around the corner in a minutes tops.
"Now things should get intresting. Even though they'll get more tired that way."
"I know I hope they don't tire themselves out."
"Wait who was the other one?"
"Seriously? You missed *Eevee? It's kind of hard to miss her with the easy-to-spot-silver-coat and attitude."
"Hold on, you're friends with that *Eevee?!"
"Well we're not techinically friends yet but-"
"Why would you like to hang out with someone like her?! A social outcast who will harm anyone she gets her stinking paws on!!! She's a real monster!"
"Whoah, Fennekin calm down! Why are saying such awful things about-"
"Where is she?! When I get my hands on her she's going to regret everything she's ever done to you all or anyone!"
"But why on earth would you want to say that- Oh no here they come! Guys I have to tell you to-"
"I'll do it for you! HEY SHINY BULLY YOU!! WE HAVE TO TALK!"
"Fennekin stop it!! GUYS KEEP ON RUNNI-"
"HEY *EEVEE! I'M TALKING TO YOU!"
Fennekin stood in front of the sidewalk where *Eevee and Sylveon we're fast approaching.
"GUYS WATCH OUT!"
"Hahaha! Wait wha- WHOAH!"
"ARGH, MOVE IT FENNEKIN!"
"NOT UNTIL I PROVE TO THEM WHAT A BULLY YOU ARE *EEVEE!"
"Wait what?!"
Eevee screeched to a halt stopping mere inches away from Fennekin's face.
"What are talking about Fennekin?"
"Please don't tell me you don't see it too Eevee! She's been nothing but a mean jerk since the moment she got here, and you're actually defending her?! Doesn't that remind you of anyone Eevee?!"
"Fennekin please don't."
"Why?! I've seen her hit Pokemon for almost no reason at all! Shout at them in their face like they have no feelings! And now she just wants to screw you're entire group over! She doesn't care about anyone but herself! That's why I refuse to let her hurt you guys the same way she does to everyone! *Eevee is nothing but a bully, and I've seen what happens when they pretend to be all buddy buddy with everyone! When they are only truly evil on the inside! And harm anyone they can get their paws on like her!! I refuse to let that happen again, so just leave me and my friends alone you heartless nobody!"
Eevee stared at her with frustrated eyes but with complete shock on her face. Like what she said just took the words right out of her mouth.
"Fennekin. I understand why you would want to protect us all. It's because of what happened with my sister isn't it? I know *Eevee is not exactly the nicest Pokemon in the world, but...I don't believe she is a bully like her. Not even close."
"How can you say something like that after all she's done?! She is exactly like her admit it!"
"Who are you guys talking about?"
"My sister. She used to go to our school and once was in charge of all the students. She did nothing but bully those below her, used our family name to threaten them, desired power, and abuse anyone she sees fit. Including Eevee."
I shuddered at the memories. Even speaking her name sent a chill up a spine. The image of her nearly killing me still fresh in my mind like it was yesterday. And Sylveon could tell just by the look in my eyes that I was still traumatized by it. I felt his ribbons tie around my paw.
In fact, when even Eevee looked at me she could see the very fear right on my face. That's when I realized what Ryu was saying was true. Because if she was a bully, why does she sympathsize with me?
"So what happenned to Riolu?"
"She's on the run."
"For what exactly?"
Ryu clenched his fist as if just mentioning her angered him inside out.
"For murder. She murdered a student and almost killed Eevee one year ago. She escaped the insane asylum with her new and old followers going after her. She is probably murdering innocent Pokemon as we speak, all just for her own gain..."
"What?!"
She looked horrifed at hearing the truth. But who wouldn't after hearing that?
Eevee suddenly gasped now understanding what Fennekin is accusing her for.
"You all don't think I'll be like her...right?"
"WE DON'T EVEN KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT YOU!!! YOU ACT JUST LIKE HER! HOW CAN YOU EVEN BE WORTH TRUSTING WHEN YOU HAVE HATED EVERYONE SINCE THE BEGINNING?!!!"
"Fennekin. Stop it!"
"NO! NOT UNTIL SHE GOES AWAY! LEAVE ME AND MY FRIENDS ALONE YOU FREAK! YOU WON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THEM ANYMORE...SO JUST LEAVE!"
I looked at *Eevee and I was stunned to see tears nearly pouring down her eyes. Everyone else was reacting to it the same way as me. All except Fennekin. Talk about hypocritcal.
"Fennekin."
I snapped out of it when I realized Ryu was speaking.
"How can you be so quick to judge a Pokemon so easily?! We all spent time with her today and we all thought she was actually okay. She's not the Pokemon you think she is! She wants to be our friends, even when she jumps to conclusions or sometimes never says it to us directly! I know she would never want to hurt someone for her own personal gain because she never wanted anyone's support! It's called being independent! Yes she's difficult but it's because she can't be anything else but that! You need to accept that fact if you truly are our friend Fennekin!"
"I will never be friends with a Pokemon like her! She's nothing but a bully and that's what she always will be!"
"Then you are not really our friend! Get out of here!"
I didn't know what to say. Who to root for. Nothing. I just couldn't do anything but stay where I was. Fennekin started crying and took off in a heap of sobs.
The silence had never been so tense in my life. Ryu sighed despite having an angry look on his face.
"*Eevee. Are you okay?"
"Just...don't. If any of you think like her then...*sniff I don't want to hear any of it..."
"We don't *Eevee. We want to be your friends if only you'll let us."
"You can be our friend *Eevee only if you want to. We trust you. I just wish you trusted us."
"..."
"*Eevee. I know you hate me but I don't hate you. I'm not saying that because we're partners at school. But I actually want to be your friend. Sometimes I do enjoy your company. It may be hard to believe now but I just want you to know, from here on out I'm your friend."
"...Eevee."
"...Yes?"
"You are smart to a default and loyal to your companions."
"Thank you."
"Riolu."
"Yeah?"
"You tick me off all the time but you know the true meaning of friendship."
"Uh thanks?"
"Sylveon."
"Yes miss?"
"You're sweet guy act is annoying. But it can be hard to tell if it's fake or not based on how you make your friends smile."
"Thank you very much."
"One last thing."
We all braced for it.
"IF ANYONE ONE OF YOU IS LYING TO ME, I'LL PUNCH YOU RIGHT NOW!"
We all smiled at *Eevee.
"*sniff You guys are so sappy...Eww...*sniff"
She may be wiping her tears away and acting like we annoyed her but all of us can tell she is happy. You don't need to be able to read auras to tell that.
"Why are you all staring at me? You've got a problem?"
We all looked to each other at the same time, then immeadiately burst into laughter.
"You guys are all just going to stand there laughing like a bunch of gastly's?!"
We laughed even harder at the comment. *Eevee was too stubborn to laugh no matter how funny it actually was. But she did crack a small smile at least.
Laughing into the night as we all walked down the sidewalk.
(Note: Now Eevee has a new friend. What will her friendships be like now? Find out in Ch 83~ Eevee!)