~Eevee

I woke up on the forest floor with the taste of soda in my mouth.

"Oh good you're awake. I was afraid I'd have to carry both of you."

I turned to see *Eevee. I slowly sat up and looked around.

Ryu was on the floor unconscious just 4 feet away from me. I twitched my left arm and I felt immediate pain.

That's when the realization suddenly hit me.

"*Eevee! Where's Sylveon?!"

"Over there."

I turned to see Sylveon crumpled on the floor in a awkward angle.

"Sylveon! Are you okay?!"

I sat down next to him and tried wiggling him awake with one arm.

"Come on wake up."

No matter how much I shook him Sylveon gave away no response.

"Sylveon?"

"It looks like he fainted. Try giving him a Revive."

"Oh right! His fanny pack!"

I zipped it open and sure enough there was a Revive candy inside.

"I forgot to check. Here you go Sylveon."

I opened his mouth and gently forced it down his throat.

"Gulp..."

We waited for the candy to take effect...

When Sylveon suddenly sat up startling both of us. Once he did though he started clutching the back of his head in pain.

"Urggh! My head hurts! I must have passed out or something..."

He turned to us and flinched at seeing my broken arm.

"Eevee! Did he really do this to your arm?!"

"Oww! That hurts!"

"Oh sorry."

Sylveon said after suddenly grabbing my broken arm like that.

Sylveon's ribbons expanded and he picked up two sticks. He wrapped them up to keep my arm straight. Then tied a sling around the back of my neck through my arm.

"That's the best I could do. Can you get up on your own?"

"Uh yes. Hold on, what about your head?"

"Don't worry. It's no biggie. Ouch!"

He flinched when he tried rubbing his head. I sighed and took the rest of bandages to wrap up his head.

"There. All better?"

"Thank you but that wasn't enough."

"Huh? Why is that?"

We all turned when we heard Ryu getting up.

"W-what happenned? Why am I on the flo-"

Sylveon charged at Ryu and punched him hard in the cheek.

"Ah! Oww what the hell?!"

"I know you are not your alternate version right now. I just felt like punching you for breaking Eevee's arm."

Ryu stopped massaging his cheek once he saw me and Sylveon in banadges.

"I'm sorry."

"The day you learn to fight back that's when I'll forgive you."

"That's fair. But the only problem is I don't know where to start."

"Well we'll help you Ryu. That way you can't make anymore mistakes."

"There is one place I know at my home, but I can't show it to you guys."

"Why the hell not?!"

I gave *Eevee a glare telling her not to shout at a time like this. She scoffed and went quiet.

"All I can say is that it's a sacred place and only members of the Lucario family can enter.

"We understand. But can we at least wait for you until your done?"

"That's fine. Let's go back to my house then. That's where I'll begin."

30 minutes later

"Where was your house again?"

"You'll see soon enough."

Shiftree input a code into the call box and the great iron gates opened.

"Welcome to Lucario Manor Miss Eevee 2."

"What the- Who told Shiftree to call me that?!"

"I did of course. However I 'refer' to you guys is what Shiftree will call you. Right Shiftree?"

"Correct young master. Although I can call the young lady something else if she dislikes the nickname."

"Argh! Just forget it then!"

Eevee said as she crossed her arms. We sat there and watched the greenery go by.

"How long until we get there?"

"We're already at my home. We just barely entered the property."

"Wha- We have?! But wait, how should I believe you?!"

"You can see it from here."

Eevee looked out her window and immediately sat upright as the mansion came into view. I think that was the first time we ever saw *Eevee get impressed by anything.

"Wow it's..."

We all turned at her waiting for her to say a compliment. She crossed her arms and turned away in embarassment.

"Hmph! It's alright."

"yeah right..."

I snickered when Sylveon whispered that in my ear, but quickly hid it when she turned our direction.

We drove up the winding road and finally reached Lucario Manor. Shiftree let us out and then drove off with the limo.

Eevee tapped my shoulder as we were going inside.

"What exactly does Riolu's parents do?"

"His father is a judo boxer and his mom is a model."

"Wow...Pressure much?"

"I know right?"

We both giggled as we entered last.

"You guys can wait inside my room. Since you guys aren't allowed to know."

"That's fine with us. Go do what you have to do."

"Thanks. If you need anything just holler and someone should help yo-"

"Welcome back Young master Ryu. Shall I go prepare you a bath?"

"Not now Miss Gardevoir. I have something important to do. But if you want just make sure my friends are welcome here."

"As you wish Young Master."

(Note : What lies ahead for Ryu? What secrets will be revealed? And does he have what it takes to fufill it? Find out in Ch 93 ~ Ryu!)