A/N: Hiya guys! New chapter, and I must say I rather like this one. This is also to break the repeating cycle I've had for the past 6 chapters. Also this is like 2,000 words! First time I've achieved this in this story...I couldn't be more proud...
Anyways, I don't own Pokémon.
Love Happens Suddenly
Chapter 7
The Pikachu cleared her throat as she faced the six individuals in front of her. Molly, Jordan, Jim, Roxanne, Wallace, and Amelia sat side by side, eager to hear what the rodent had to say.
No attacks had happened recently, much to their relief. This still wasn't enough to convince them that maybe someone wasn't out to get them.
Teddy opened her mouth before clamping it shut again. She had no idea what she wanted to say first. There was simply too much to say, but they all waited patiently for her to speak.
No one knew each other that well, and they intended to keep it that way. It was obvious from the way they sat, silent and gazing at her with large, curious eyes.
"Well..." Teddy began, still unsure where to begin, "I'm glad you all could make it. Anyways, if you're not aware, you all were the uh, apologies for lack of better word, victims of the recent attacks."
"The arrows you mean?" asked Amelia with a raise of her paw.
The Pikachu nodded at her question and scratched her chin, trying to think what else to say.
"Oh yeah! I've come to ask if any of you saw something during your attack."
The six occupants in front of her glanced at one another before staring back at Teddy and shrugging.
"Are you sure?"
Most of them nodded except Amelia who raised her hand again, meekly.
"Yes Amelia?"
"Well...I think I might've seen something."
"Tell me."
The squirrel pokémon took a breath, "When I realized something happened to Wallace, I was going to check from where it came from. However, that's when I was shot at, but I think I spotted a small figure from across the alleyway we were passing. I don't know what color it was though."
Teddy brightened a bit as she heard this. She finally had something she could go on. Turning away from her friends, she waddled to grab a notebook from her bag.
She flipped through a few pages before stopping and adding the new information in.
Afterwards, she placed it back inside and faced her fellow peers once more.
"Well thank you guys anyway. If you remember anything, please come to me. I don't want this guy to go free, and if he is some crazy loon, who knows what might happen."
With that, the Pikachu gave a grin, and her companions, sensing they were dismissed, stood up and made their way out of the scene.
The mouse pokémon watched her friends leave with a forced smile, and when they disappeared out of sight, the Pikachu frowned and rubbed her temples.
Her search had narrowed down to someone small, but that didn't help much. There were plenty of short creatures to be found everywhere.
Teddy decided she'd focus on this later and began heading off. She needed something to eat right now.
Maybe that would calm her thoughts a bit. A grim smile formed on her mouth, and the mouse pokémon hoped it would.
She set out on the streets and gazed around the area. There were so many food shops, it was absolutely ridiculous, but on the other hand, it gave the Pikachu a variety of things to choose from.
It was also a benefit since she enjoyed eating a lot.
Anyways, as she passed yet another shop, the yellow creature knew what she wanted. A nice, sweet ice cream sounded absolutely delicious.
And just as her head twisted to her left, the mouse pokémon spotted a cute little parlor that served the treat she currently desired.
Rubbing her tummy in delight, Teddy then scampered off to her chosen destination. With each step, the rodent got closer and closer as her stomach begged to be fed, or maybe she was imagining that.
The Pikachu paid no mind to that and continued making her way for that tasty luxury held inside.
Reaching the door, she placed her paws onto the door and began to push, trying to enter inside. It didn't move, and the Pikachu pouted. Why wasn't it budging?
The rodent decided to try again as she nudged it a second try, but like last time, there was nothing.
Finally, with a sudden shove, the door opened just enough for her to slide in.
The yellow pokémon grinned and trotted over, giddy to buy an ice cream.
Cupid dropped his bow and arrows as he let his body slide onto the ground. Putting his weight on the tree behind him, he lifted his paw to his face and swallowed.
That Pikachu...she...she was really pretty.
His face reddened at that thought, and the brown bunny wasn't sure how to feel about that.
He'd never thought of a female pokémon like that. So the awkward little skip in his heart had frightened him.
He narrowed his eyes, trying to think clearly. Was this maybe...a crush?
The Buneary looked down with a thoughtful expression as he scanned the possibility of him having a crush.
"...Nah!" he spoke to himself, desperately attempting to excuse his sudden outburst of thoughts.
Sadly, he had none, and Cupid frowned.
Okay, so perhaps he did have a crush, but what could the Buneary do about it?
That pretty Pikachu didn't even know him, and it would seem creepy if he just walked up and blurted out the words.
Well, he could always go say hi and try to make friends with her...
A hopeless sigh escaped his lips, and he rubbed his head.
No, no. The bunny pokémon already knew he wouldn't be able to do it without embarrassing himself one way or another.
Being social wasn't one of his strong points, especially with vibrant creatures such as her.
His body said otherwise, and before he knew it, the brown fur ball grabbed some pokémoney from his bag and headed over to the shop. He recognized it as the ice cream parlor he'd gone to about three days ago.
The mammal halted at the door and inhaled as much air as he could into his lungs. Truth be told, he wanted to run back home and stay in bed for the rest of the night. However, he couldn't force himself to, and with shaky paws, leaned against the glass door, opening it in the process.
However, Cupid relied too much on it and fell straight onto the floor.
Heads whipped over in his directions as they stared with wide eyes, and he chuckled nervously.
"Hey, are you okay?"
Cupid peered up, and as luck would have it, there stood the same, cute mouse pokémon he saw before.
The bunny felt flustered, and it certainly showed so on his face. Gritting his teeth, he responded with several quick nods.
The yellow creature offered him a paw up, and the brown mammal declined as politely he could.
She shrugged and watched on as the Buneary stood up slowly.
"Well...I guess I should be going then," she said and started making her way to her previous location.
"Uh...uh wait!" he shouted after her, and she spun around with a mild look of shock and confusion.
"Yes?"
"Um...uh..." he found himself speechless, and he felt his cheeks burn up from his attraction to her and the humiliation he was suffering from right now.
She gave a look of pity and scratched the back of her head briefly before giving a weak smile.
"Well...uh...listen. I just came here to get a treat, aaaand...would you like to join me? I mean I know we just met and all, but you seem like an okay guy. So what d'ya say?"
Cupid blinked, and his weak smile formed into a small grin.
"Sure."
"Hehe awesome! Oh, my name's Theodora, but you can just call me Teddy." the Pikachu said as she introduced herself and gave a small laugh.
"Wow. That's a real pretty name, Teddy!"
Teddy waved it off and chuckled, "Nah, there's much prettier ones."
The Buneary shook his head in a disagreeing way but didn't respond at all.
It remained quiet between the two afterwards, and if not obvious, it was an awkward silence.
After about a minute, Teddy cleared her throat and asked, "What's your name?"
Cupid then realized he hadn't introduced himself, and with a rushed voice, he replied, "Oh m-me? Um I'm named...uhh well, my name is Francisco, but most just refer to me as Frank."
"Francisco, huh? I don't think I've ever met a Francisco...or a Frank for that matter."
"Really?...I hear it's pretty common..."
"Oh well. Who cares, right? Anyways, it's great to meet ya, Frank!"
A yellow paw extended towards him, and he took it. Almost immediately, she began shaking it furiously to the point where he felt it had been dislocated.
Teddy let go and motioned for him to come with her to the line of people waiting for ice cream.
He nodded and watched her go for a moment before massaging his hurting arm. When a bit of the pain had subsided, he trudged over to her.
"Come on Franky! This line is moving pretty fast," she yelled and waved.
The bunny pokémon blushed again for the millionth time today. Lowering his head in a feeble attempt to hide his Cheri red face, Cupid finally reached the line and stood next to the Pikachu, being as quiet as possible.
Teddy had been right when she said it was going by fast, because within five minutes, the cashier, who ironically was that same Gardevoir from last time, was taking their order.
Teddy had decided on a Rawst cone whereas Cupid went with his usual Pecha one.
As they received their treats, the female mouse pulled out the necessary amount to pay for the both of them. The Buneary interjected with his own money, and she shook her head.
"No, no. I offered you up on this. I'll pay."
He pouted and persisted in her paying with his crumpled dollars. Sighing, she hesitantly took it and handed it to the Gardevoir.
The humanoid pokémon took several seconds before handing back the change which Teddy gave back to him in a heartbeat.
The Buneary glanced around for a quick few seconds until he finally turned his attention back to her.
"My, my. Look at that gorgeous sky outside...do you want to go sit out?"
"Uh huh. It's really nice! Let's go." he cheered.
The two then headed out, sat, and enjoyed themselves, making some conversation here and there.
Then out of a sudden, Teddy asked, "So Frank, tell me about yourself. What do you like to do?"
Cupid tensed at that and blinked. What did he like to do? Who was Frank?
He peered down, trying to be thoughtful. The Buneary already knew who Cupid was. Cupid was the giddy bunny pokémon with powers like no one else. Cupid was sly and his brave counterpart.
Frank...he wasn't sure who Frank was anymore. Frank was the more awkward type. Frank had more trouble talking to people and making friends. Frank loved to read books and to be isolated in his room.
Swallowing, he responded, "Me? I love books. They tend to be really informational."
"Ah books! Those things are informational indeed! What type of books?"
"Depends. My favorites are about mythology...and you? What do you like?"
The mouse creature gave a cheeky grin, "I love going on adventures and helping people. It always satisfies me to see their relieved face when they find out I'll help em'."
"That's pretty cool! How do you do it?"
"I don't know. I guess since my parents were always assisting as many people as they could...I guess it just passed onto me..."
He nodded and said nothing, and once again, silence followed. However, this gave them time to eat and finish their ice creams.
As soon as this was done, Teddy bounced up from her seat and faced the Buneary, "Well it was great meeting ya, Franky! However, I think I should be going now."
A small frown formed once again on his mouth, for the brown mammal had been enjoying himself. However, the question if he'd ever see her again embedded itself in his brain and he couldn't help but ask her, "Will we see each other again?"
"Sure, buddy! Anyways, I'll be going now. See ya later Franky!" she called out to him as she scurried away.
Cupid waved her goodbye before gazing at the sky with a dreamy smile. She was so pretty and had a nice personality to go along with it.
"Gee Frank, how do you do it?" he murmured to himself as he blushed again from thinking of Teddy.
He'd have to make sure he saw her again, because love did happen suddenly.
He would know. He was experiencing it right now.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed! Remember, feel free to review if you want! And I'm open for any suggestions to couples…just make em' Pokémon ones…bai!