Hey guys, another chapter. School is a bumpy road at the moment, and stuff at home is… not the most desirable. I am fine, just need some more time to keep doing all the do's. Anyway, enjoy the next chapter!

Touko was in the backyard. Now that her legs finally worked again, she could finally go back to training. She did some kicks, some punches, just as Marshall had instructed her.

"Marshall…" the thought came as expected. "Where are you now…" Touko felt a bad feeling in her chest. The feeling of abandoning her 'family'.

A tap on her back pushed her out of her thoughts, getting her out of balance, and falling onto her face. Or at least, that was what she expected. She found herself caught in two soft hands.

"Oh gosh sweetie, I didn't mean to push you like that. I just wanted to tell you that there is a friend at the door for you" Cathrynn's voice was soft and calm, yet a tad concerned.

"Cathrynn? Sorry, I was concentrated." Came Touko's reply. "who is it?" she asked.

Cathrynn was about to answer, as a purple haired girl ran through to the backyard. She was wearing a similar outfit to Touko's, but with a cute overall dress instead of Touko's more boyish regular overalls.

"Touko! You can stand!" Iris called out as she came into the backyard.

"Sorry you two, I was unable to stop this little dragon from invading our castle" Came Nathan's voice

Touko got up, looking at the two. Her head was still a bit cloudy, so it took a bit for her to realize what kind of situation she was in, but it cleared out fast enough.

"Iris!" she yells, hugging her friend.

"Don't worry Cathy, Arthur knows she's here" Nathan said. "Let's head inside, so the girls can talk"

Cathrynn had a moment of hesitation, but then took his offer and walked inside with him. Touko and Iris took place on the seats in the garden. The two had a lot to talk about. It was a rather sunny day outside and apart from the few clouds, nearly perfect blue.

"So. How are you Iris? Haven't seen you in a while" Touko spoke.

"I am actually quite good! Mom and dad are sweethearts, and it's all going quite all right. Not perfect, that is. But you know the drill" The purple haired girl said.

"Yeah. I get you… You must miss your Pokémon" Touko said, sighing.

"I do. A lot. But mom and dad help me work with that. They must be out there. Maybe they have a job, and a good life! Knowing that would make me feel better." Iris replies.

"Yeah… indeed." Touko said, quietly.

"My Pokémon a job… I hope so. I really do. A good life, friends, family? It'd be good to know if they ended up all right." Touko thought. She smiled at the mere thought of her precious Pokémon having good lives after all this.

"Hey, Touko? Wanna go visit the park?" Iris asked, breaking Touko out of her thoughts.

Touko took a moment to consider this question. It seemed a good idea on itself, but the playground did not go perfect to say the least…

Cathrynn burst in again, carrying two juice boxes.

"that sounds like a lovely idea Iris. I'm afraid one of us will need to go with you two then. Touko may need… some help getting back home" Cathrynn spoke

Touko got a little red, but acknowledged the words with a swift nod.

"Great! Let me get some things ready, and I'll meet you at the front door, all right?" Cathrynn chirped.

Touko looked at Cathrynn. She seemed rather happy. It was good to see that, but also a little sad, as Touko wasn't sure how long she could make this last.

"I'll go change, you wait here Iris" Touko said, about to leave upstairs.

"Change? What do you mean? Are you in diapers already?" Iris said, frowning.

"No no, just another outfit. I don't wish to be seen dressed like this, that's all" he said

Iris laughed a little, taking her hand.

"Touko, you look great. Don't worry so much!" Iris said, smiling at her. "Besides, I bet all of your fans want to see you in the same shoes. It'll make them feel like it's less bad" She added, on a more serious tone.

'I… I suppose you are right…" Touko replied on this.

Touko blushed. She was dressed like an absolute baby and the pull-up didn't help, yet Iris' point made sense. She decided to just bite her lip and press on. If this is what they needed, so be it. Cathrynn appeared again, carrying what seemed like a typical diaper bag. Not that it was filled with diapers and baby supplies, but it was definitely meant to. Nathan waved them off, saying he had some business to attend to. So they were off.

Arrived in the park, the scenery was great. A lovely park filled with trees, some playground sets for kids to play on, and a lovely little pond. Cathrynn took place on a bench, and told them that she had snacks and drinks if they got hungry or thirsty. With that, Iris and Touko walked off into the park. They quickly found themselves in a game they liked to play back when, called 'Tackle tag'.

The game works like this: Each player runs, from the player who is 'Tagged'. To 'Tag' somebody back, you need to tackle them to the ground. It was a rather rough game, but they both enjoyed it a lot. It didn't take too long for them to have an audience, and even some other kids who played along for a while, all of them covered in bruises and dirt in the end, but all smiling and laughing.

After a few irritated looks from parent Pokémon, especially a Golduck, who did not seem too happy with the washing task ahead, they sat down. The children went ahead and asked Touko a lot of stuff, and even some autographs were handed out. The kids seemed happy to have Touko near.

Touko sunk into thought as the kids were taken home. They did seem happy. But she was here, and not out there… A whole change of perspective…

I will leave it here. Hope you enjoyed, and as allways, leave me a review, or send me a pm with ideas and feedback! Love you guys!

Gahlgutt out!