A/N: If I walk awayyyy, something, something, something. Anyways, I had intended this to be far much longer, but I've been busy. Soooo, Mienfoo/Makuhita was suggested by Zan4000, and yep.
I don't own pokemon, because if I did, N's name wouldn't be Natural Gropius Harmonia. It'd be Nick Bagel Harmonica, because everything is better with the name Nick, and bagels are awesome!1!uno!
Enjoy!
Love Happens Suddenly
Chapter 9
Jordan sighed as he stared ahead of his companions with an annoyed expression. Jim yawned and crossed his arms as he'd done so for the past five minutes as Wallace fidgeted uncomfortable.
"Well men, I have assembled you here for...uhhhh...a meeting?"
"What type of meeting? I don't recall us knowing each other personally," Jim asked as he cocked his head to the side, obviously confused.
"Yes, I understand that, but I think as members of the male gender, I feel we should hang out...And I realized I needed male friends," the Zangoose explained, trying to give a big smile.
"B-but...why us? I mean the only interaction I've had with you was when we were playing 'Go Feebas' that other day," it was Wallace this time.
"And I don't even remember who you are at all either," said the plant, and the Zangoose wanted to face palm.
"Hmmm. Well, maybe we should introduce ourselves, first?" suggested the Roserade suddenly.
"Sure!"
The feline pokémon grinned at this. The grass one was going along, but the chinchilla-like creature still had doubts.
"Hmm. Well, I am known as Jim. I have an upmost love for the wilderness, several types of tea, and art, and I am currently in the works of writing a novel. However, I procrastinate more than I'd like to admit..." the grass-type stated, introducing himself.
Jim nodded at this before peering at Wallace.
"Umm...my name is Wallace. Uhhh...I don't know what to say about myself actually. I do find antique toys to be interesting...yep."
Taking in this new found information, the Zangoose began to introduce himself, "I'm Jordan, and I'm just your average Zangoose. I like normal things like baseball, food, and blah, blah."
He gave them a prideful grin, and the two pokémon opposite of him looked at each other briefly before making eye contact with the feline-like animal.
Wallace nodded feebly while Jim began to analyze the white creature in front of him critically.
Jordan wasn't one to say he got nervous easily, but he certainly was when they didn't respond at all.
His gigantic grin of self-confidence morphed into one of a sheepish kind.
"Baseball? I must say, I've always had a bit of a fascination for that sport. Mind explaining it to me?" the Roserade requested with a small smile.
"Sure dude! I'd be happy too," obliged the Zangoose, and before the two guests knew it, they were being taught the very basics of baseball.
Cupid sat against the firm tree as he watched Bruno pace back and forth from a distance. Rubbing his tummy, the Buneary straightened his position when the dark-type called him.
"Cupid, I think we best start now."
He nodded furiously and while he would try his best to fulfill this Zoroark's wishes, he had doubts he'd be able to complete his task. The normal-type didn't want to overuse his magic until the point he'd no longer be able to use it!
Cupid shook his head, trying to ignore the endless trail of thoughts that overflowed his brain.
He needed to focus on this now, or else he'd go to prison.
"COME ON CUPID!" yelled Bruno, disappearing from the bunny's view.
"H-hey! Wait for me!" cried the Buneary as he hopped up and scurried after the larger creature.
His little figure eventually caught up to the taller structure of Bruno's and followed after him like a baby Lillipup.
No conversation was made, and the bunny was grateful for that. He didn't really want to converse with someone who was forcing him to do something; even if the nearly black fox did feed him.
The brown fur ball gazed around his surroundings. He knew where he was, which happened to Pitly Forest, but the scenery was always so pretty to admire; no matter what season it was.
"Quicken your pace. I wanna do this before it gets late!"
The chocolate colored mammal flinched at this but obeyed. He ran over, gripping onto his bow tightly.
Minutes passed until they finally made it across the maze of trees.
The Zoroark passed through a large bush with ease, but Cupid wasn't so lucky. He seemed to be stuck in his position in the bush until Bruno came over to collect him.
The dark-type yanked the Buneary out with ease and dropped him to the floor before sauntering off.
The younger male stood up pursued after him until he saw his companion stop.
He did so as well when he reached the fox and stared with wide eyes.
It was a part of town he'd never seen before in his life! A small bakery was ahead of them, and the bunny pokémon formed a perplex expression on his face.
"I live around here," explained the older male before the brown fur ball could ask any questions. "Now get to work!"
Several quick nods came from Cupid, and he found himself speeding off to go search for his first pair.
Bruno scowled and chased after the runaway rabbit. He was starting to think that maybe this wasn't as great of an idea as he previously thought it was.
The Buneary was unaware of this as he searched for the first of six pokémon that would be targeted.
Stopping in his place, he noticed a male Mienfoo with a Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee looming over. A cheerful look was on his face as his attention was switched back and forth from the other two creatures.
A smile curved on the mammal's mouth as he began trying to grasp an arrow.
Then, he stopped.
Realization hit him, and he wanted to slap himself silly.
The bunny pokémon had realized he hadn't picked a candidate for the Mienfoo.
His eyes wandered around the area as he searched for the one to complete his pair. Not many pokémon were out right now, so the rabbit hadn't much of a variety unlike his several last attempts.
Cupid spotted an Ampharos trudging along the sidewalk in the distance, but no, it didn't feel right. Gazing around, he quickly dismissed the other few creatures out and about at the moment.
The Buneary frowned. How long would he have to wait?
It seemed luck was on his side as he didn't have to look much longer, for he noticed a female Makuhita strolling down the street.
Just then, Bruno caught up to him and growled at the rabbit.
"You could've waited for me, kid," he retorted, folding his arms.
"Sorry," apologized the younger male. Though in reality, not an ounce of guiltiness was in the normal-type's conscious.
"Hmph, found your first matchup?"
"Uh-huh."
"Well go then! Show me this ability you have!"
Cupid rolled his eyes and moved his attention to the fighting type in the distance.
His mouth went agape from spotting that she was nearly out of his sight.
"N-no! I need her!" cried the Buneary, but the fox stopped him. He shook his head, and the younger male blinked in confusion and shook.
"Just watch. You'll get your chance right now."
The bunny hoped so and sat tight, waiting for his chance to present itself.
He hadn't much time to spare as the Mienfoo called the Makuhita. His friends took a defensive stance, and the female turned over to face them.
He could hear their voices in the distance and pondered what the possible words could be.
"Quickly! She's distracted at the moment," rushed Bruno suddenly, frightening the fur ball.
Nodding, he grabbed an arrow and began to prepare for his first shot. He placed the arrow in its designated spot and took aim.
The female pokémon was first he decided.
Releasing his grip, he watched as it flew over to her.
By now, she and the Mienfoo seemed to be arguing. So when the arrow smacked right on her cheek, she stiffened and said nothing.
The yellow mammal she'd been previously bickering with burst into laughter and fell to the ground. His comrades stifled their chuckles and watched with a smirk.
They all didn't notice the next one soaring over to their tiny friend. He was soon pierced by the tip on his shoulder.
His laughter faded, and he jumped up, freaked out he'd been hit too.
That didn't last long, and the Mienfoo cupped his paws around his mouth, hollering loudly:
"HEY! WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? SHOW YOUR FACE, YOU JERK!"
As he screamed this, his lackeys straightened their position and glared into the distance, trying to find the one who could've done this.
Cupid squirmed into his hiding spot and stared up at the Zoroark.
"Let's go, quickly. His group is most likely going to search for us, and I don't feel like getting in their business today."
"Kay," stated the normal-type, stretching his muscles.
Hopping up from hiding, the rabbit followed after Bruno. The fox maneuvered through the area with ease with his companion walking just behind his trail.
Ten minutes later, they were gone from their previous location. The dark-type turned around all of a sudden and peered at the sky.
The sun was setting, and he sighed.
"Okay. Well, it's getting late. Come back here tomorrow, and we'll continue. And if you don't show up, consequences are sure to happen. Do you hear me, kid?"
"Yes," mumbled the Buneary in defeat.
"Good. Now get yourself home, and make sure you get there safe."
"Yes sir!"
More than happy to be away from this stranger, Cupid turned away and hopped off before the Zoroark could even consider calling him back.
He had done one of his three matchups, and he only had two left.
Smiling, he was glad he'd at least completed some of his work today.
Tomorrow he'd go back, and before he knew it, the Buneary would be free from Bruno forever.
Liking that idea, the rabbit was more than happy to return home.
A/N: Aaaand end of chapter nine. I gotta say something. If anyone recalls that Zoroark guard from chapter one, I should tell you that is Bruno. I never intended to make him like this though. Oops! Anyways, read, review, or ignore if you want! Well thanks for reading, and I'm off!