A/N: Apologies for the delay guys! My life randomly got hectic, and that's all I can say except sorry. I will try to not have it happen again.

Yo, yo! Wassup home-biscuits. I would not make a good gangsta, but say thanks to HoochieKooKoo for making really interesting observations. Aaand we/I/readers/squirrel/Roberto sort of get a bit more personal in this chapter. However, my life has been hectic as of late, so I can't guarantee this chapter will be fabulous.

I don't own Pokémon, because if I did, I'd make Ash have a Gothorita, because Gothoritas are badass. They don't get a lot of love :C

Anyways, enjoy!

Love Happens Suddenly

Chapter 11

The doorknob turned as it was pushed open. The small Buneary entered inside, feeling fatigued from the long day.

Cupid wanted nothing more than to leap into bed and rest there for as long as he pleased. He'd been looking forward to that the whole walk home, but when he spotted his mother emerging from the kitchen, he knew no such thing would be happening.

"Oh, you're home!" she said in a cheery, and the bunny could tell it was fake and forced.

"Hi mom," he greeted back.

"Umm...Your...your father called earlier," began the Lopunny, and he tensed.

"...Why would Rafael call?" asked the Buneary when he found himself able to speak again.

"Frank!" his mother hissed. "Don't call him by his name, he's your father! And...he wants you to come visit him over in July Town."

"No," declined the rabbit, shaking his head quickly. "Tell him I said no thanks."

"Frank, you aren't still upset about our divorce, right?" inquired the larger rabbit with a frown.

"...N-no."

That was a lie. Cupid's sole reason to begin his quest was because of his parents' divorce; even if they had separated over a decade ago…

"Frank, you're lying to me. Listen, it isn't in anyway your fault. We divorced for our own reasons. It had nothing to do with you," explained the mother.

Cupid nodded. She'd told him this before, but he never believed it. It was his fault. He didn't know how, but it was his fault.

"Well, will you go visit him?"

He shook his head once more, "No. He never tried to contact me when I was younger. He could've if he had wanted too, but he didn't."

"Frank, your father is a good person. He may have made some bad choices in his life, but he loves you. And...And he wasn't able to in the past years..."

The Buneary's face hardened at this, "Mom, you don't think I didn't know he remarried and started a new family?"

It was the Lopunny's turn to freeze as her eyes widened. She held no response.

"I've heard the conversations you had with Aunt Mariana...He hasn't bothered to call, write, visit, nothing. So don't tell me he wasn't able too, because he could've! He just didn't care!"

"Frank!" she yelled. "Please...just...that was in the past. He's changed...I promise you."

The bunny blinked as something struck him, "Mom...do...do you still love...him?"

"W-what? Frank...I...this isn't about that...I'm trying to help you strengthen your relationship with your father...I'm not always going to be around you know..."

"Well, I understand, but biologically, he may be my father, but...that's about it. I'd rather have no dad than him."

"...I...please do this. For me? You may not think you need this, but just try it...If Rafael really didn't care, he wouldn't have called at all."

The Buneary had wanted to decline her request, but she was his mother...She had raised him since the age of eight all by herself, and he figured if he could repay her kindness with this, then he would.

"Well okay then. If you say so, I'll give it a shot."

The Lopunny gave a relieved face and nodded.

"Great...I'll tell him you're coming," she responded.

"Umm...when do I go?"

"I was thinking in two days?"

"Two...two days?"

This wasn't good. What would Bruno say about this?

The rabbit gulped at the thought of his reaction and looked down.

"Oh, are you busy in two days?"

"I don't really know..."

His mother gave him a curious look, "You don't know? Mind clarifying a bit on that?"

"Its cause I have this...friend...and he and I have plans, but I'm not sure when."

"Tell him you'll reschedule. I'm sure he'd be okay with it," answered back the larger bunny, clueless to her son's predicament.

"I don't know...he's really demanding."

"And he'll get upset?" finished the Lopunny as she scowled. "That doesn't sound like a very good friend to me."

He wanted to agree with her, but he shook his head, "He's not that bad. He's an alright guy...sometimes."

"Well, I'm not sure what to tell you, but I'm off to make dinner. Go wash up or something," stated his mother as she paced back into the kitchen.

Cupid didn't move until she was out of sight, and when she was, he gave a big sigh.

The Buneary already regretted his choice, and he could almost predict what would happen. However, he'd already accepted, and he'd have to stick with it.

Yawning, the normal-type recalled he had been tired, and deciding he wanted to take a nap, he trudged up the stairs and thought about the events of today.

Teddy stifled a yawn as she exited her room into the lobby of the Pokémon Center. She'd been half-expecting to see Isidro and Trinidad there, but was surprised when she saw Molly, Jordan, a Charmeleon, Flaaffy, Scizor, and Froslass waiting around for her to show up. She also caught a glance of the two fighting types in the back, ignoring one another.

"Teddy, you're up!" called the Scrafty as she paced over to the Pikachu. "I...know this is sudden, but I happened to find these guys! That madman managed to get all four of them on the same day!"

"...Two attacks in one day? That isn't good."

The electric-type gazed at the pokémon behind Molly.

Out of all of them, only one appeared to be a male.

"This is great..." she mumbled before catching sight of the entrance to the center. Normally, she would've paid no mind, but at this moment, the Pikachu wanted nothing more than to leave.

"Uhh...listen...I gotta go do a couple of...errands. I won't be too long so just chill here," blurted the mouse and took off.

"Teddy!" screamed the Scrafty as the yellow creature escaped.

She made it outside and scurried off in a random direction. She'd come back later, but right now, Teddy needed to think.

The reptilian Pokémon didn't approve of her friend's sudden actions and crossed her arms angrily. What was she going to do now that Teddy had decided to run away?

"Hey, Molly, she said she'd be back...just calm down."

"Jordan, how clueless are you?! She's just making up excuses to avoid this!" hissed back the Scrafty furiously.

"Maybe the stress is getting to her! How many of these attacks happened, hmm? I'd say quite a few, and she still can't find a damn suspect. And you're not exactly helping by bringing all these new people and telling her to help them all! She can't play marriage counselor AND detective, ya know!"

"What do you mean 'not helping'? I'm certainly doing more than you are! You just complain every time! And what do you expect me to do? I don't think it's right these pokémon get attacked, and I'm trying to help them out!"

"You're not being as helpful if you keep dumping them all on Teddy. She's just a normal pokémon like me or you. She can only do so much," muttered the Zangoose as he folded his arms and frowned.

"Hmph! I'll show you!" argued back the orange pokémon.

She turned away from the feline and stomped over to the Scizor and Froslass.

"Ma'am and Sir, please come with me. I'll help you guys out!" yelled Molly as she began to drag the ice and bug-type out of the building.

The Zangoose sighed as he watched her leave and turned his attention to the remaining occupants.

The Flaaffy was curled up on a nearby seat, dozing off and unaware of anything.

The Makuhita and Mienfoo were ignoring one another again, and the Charmeleo-

Wait...the normal-type didn't spot her anywhere...

"Where did she go?" he asked himself, curious about her sudden disappearing act.

After a few rash thoughts, he figured she decided it was a waste of time and left.

Jordan shrugged before focusing his attention onto the two fighting types...who were bickering once more.

A breath of air escaped his mouth as he strolled over to them.

Molly did have a point about him not helping out in any way he could, and he was determined to change that.

The only thing Jordan was afraid of would be getting a 'lesson' by these two scoundrels. And maybe a couple of bruises to his ego.

However, he was confident they'd be new people by the end of his session, because he was Jordan the Zangoose.

And he was one hell of a Zangoose.

Teddy groaned as she trudged along the sidewalk. Guiltiness filled her mind as she contemplated why she had reacted the way she did. She had lied to herself when she said she needed to think, but the Pikachu couldn't help but wonder why she had just run off.

The Pikachu had no reason yet, but she didn't want to dwell on this whole troublesome topic all day.

She stopped in her tracks as a frown formed. This whole situation was troublesome, and for once in her life, Teddy didn't know how to fix it.

The electric-type felt like a liar. She'd made promises she couldn't keep. She couldn't figure it out.

The mouse had no leads, clues, or even a slight idea of where this person would strike next.

Teddy didn't want to think about this, and she longed to go back with her friends on their adventure.

Speaking of which, where were her friends?

She had thought they would have made an appearance by now, but they were yet to be seen.

"Teddy?!"

The electric-type perked up at the sound of her name to see the eager Buneary she'd met a couple of short weeks ago.

"F...Frank?"

He nodded as he hopped over to her and grinned.

The mouse gave a weak smile as he approached her and gave a small wave.

"Hi there," she greeted, trying her best not to frighten away the rabbit. "What brings you here?"

"I was actually on my way to visit a friend of mine, but I saw you...you look kinda upset...you alright?" he asked worried.

Teddy stopped with her happy expression and looked down. She didn't want to burden him with her own problems.

He had been the only one she befriended without meeting through the attacks.

She didn't want to taint that by telling him...

The Pikachu gazed upwards and shook her head, "I'm fine. Just didn't sleep well."

"Well...if you say so."

The electric-type nodded, and both were silent. She noticed that was a recurring thing with them both. This silence in particular being the third time.

"Hey Teddy," began the Buneary.

"Hmm?"

"Umm...do...do you wanna go somewhere with me?" he asked, scratching the back of his head nervously.

"W-what? Weren't you going to visit your friend?" countered the rodent pokémon.

"Well...y-yeah, but he can wait. I mean he isn't that great of a friend, and I think he's working right now..."

"Oh...uhhh...sure," awkwardly replied the Pikachu.

"Cool! Come on!" chirped Cupid as his paw latched onto hers.

Teddy's eyes widened at this sudden movement as a small blush appeared on her cheeks.

The Buneary led her away from their previous spot, unaware of the results of his actions.

The mouse only followed after him, too surprised to say anything.

They traveled for about fifteen minutes until the normal-type stopped.

He released her paw and placed them on his waist. Cupid studied the area ahead of him as Teddy composed herself.

She rubbed her paw, for she could still feel his warmth. The Pikachu kept her eyes glued to the floor in case the rabbit was to turn around and glance at her Cheri red face. The idea embarrassed her immensely.

The rabbit paid no attention to her as he took a step forward.

Cupid brushed away the branches that were blocking his way. The mouse followed after him as she carefully gazed at the ground she was treading on.

The normal-type halted unexpectedly as she nearly collided with him.

"We're here!" chirped the Buneary.

Teddy froze and stared up at her surroundings. A surprised expression replaced her blushing one as she greedily gazed around the area her friend had brought her too.

It was an old playground. She could spot a regular-size discolored green slide in the distance. Beside it sat a couple of monkey-bar sets connected to something that heavily resembled a dome. And last but not least, two sets of swings.

They all were covered in vines and whatnot, but it was interesting to her.

Cupid turned around to face her as he began to ramble, "Hehe...I know it's not the best place, but...my dad used to take me here when I was younger...And it is a bit of a hiding spot from...the outside world..."

Teddy gave a weak smile. She didn't really know what to say, but she was a bit grateful.

"Thank you, Frank...so...What happened to this place?"

"I'm not sure. I think they just closed it down...I had heard they were going to do something to it, but nothing ever happened," answered the male as he plopped onto the ground.

"I see. So you said your dad used to take you here?"

"Mmhmm. It was before he and my mom got divorced."

"Oh...I'm sorry...how long ago was this?"

"About ten years ago. It's no big deal, I guess."

"Do you still talk to your dad?"

"I haven't in years...but that isn't important right now. What's upsetting you?"

Teddy gave a half-hearted laugh and shook her head, "Nothing. Just been doing a lot of thinking."

"About?"

"Friends, family, you know? The usual stuff people think about," responded the Pikachu.

"...how's your family?"

"They're good. My mom wants me to take a break and rest at home from my adventures, or at least last time she wanted me too. I haven't spoken to her since I arrived here."

"Why not?"

"I dunno. I can only make calls to July Town, Ferris Village, and some place called Wheel Shipping Co.," explained the mouse with a frown. "As much as her pestering annoys me, I miss my mom."

"Ever thought of looking for them?"

"...It came across my mind, but...I'm hoping my friends will find me."

"Oh..."

She nodded, not replying and admired the plants around the area.

"Do...do you have a..." began Cupid abruptly but stopped halfway.

"Do I have a what?" inquired the female with a tilt of her head.

The rabbit shook his head violently and gazed down, "Never mind...it's inappropriate..."

This seemed to intrigue her as she responded, "Tell me then! I'm curious now."

Personally, she had doubts that Frank could be such a way, but the mouse hardly knew the guy. Nonetheless, curiosity was controlling her, and she could never say no to that.

"Okay….do you have a...significant other?" he asked, gazing away from her view.

Teddy reddened at this, and she swallowed, "No...I don't."

He looked at her as his eyes gleamed with hope.

The electric-type didn't take notice as she continued, "However, that isn't something I'm really interested in right now. I just want to explore the world with my friends and not think about being committed to someone."

The Pikachu had been telling the truth, but she felt bad once more when he frowned and gave a look of hopelessness. Had she said something wrong?

"And...Do you have someone?" curiously stated the mouse, but she kept a careful watch on him in case his expression changed.

"Hmm? No, I don't," answered back the Buneary.

Teddy found herself holding her breath and sighed when he denied he had no girlfriend. She was relieved...for some reason.

The Pikachu shook her head. Ugh, she'd only spoken to this pokémon twice in her life, and she already was developing awkward feelings of him.

The electric rodent scratched the back of her head as a sudden idea popped into her head, "Hey Frank."

"Yeah?"

"Are you busy tomorrow?"

"I'm actually leaving town for a few days, and I have to pack tomorrow."

"O-oh...why are you leaving?"

"...I'm going to visit my dad."

"You are?" beamed the electric type. "That's great!"

"...I guess, but I'd rather not."

"Oh…umm, when are you coming back?"

"I don't know. Maybe in a week?"

"Well...when you come back...do you wanna...hang out?"

He blinked in surprised before giving his usual dazzling grin, "Sure!"

"Okay!" chirped back the mouse pokémon as she imitated his look. "If you ever need to find me, I'm staying at the Pokémon Center."

"Alright!"

Teddy was about to respond when her stomach growled. She stopped and stared down.

It had barely occurred to her she hadn't eaten a thing today.

"Oops...I just remembered I skipped breakfast," she stated and gave a nervous laugh.

The Pikachu's chuckle was cut off when a Pecha berry was held out in front of her.

"Take it," Cupid told her as he waved it in her face.

Hesitantly, the electric-type took it into her small paws as she felt the texture of the item. A few moments later, she began to nibble on it and soon after, she ate the whole thing.

As the mouse rubbed her tummy in content, she was unaware of the sudden quiet laughter that erupted from her normal-type friend.

"What?" she asked afterwards when his giggles turned into a series of chortles.

The Buneary only pointed at her paws, and when she gazed down, Teddy gasped.

Her paws were colored in berry juice, and she desperately attempted to rid the stains off.

It was unsuccessful, and she gave up almost immediately.

Teddy gazed at her oddly colored paws when she heard Cupid shift ahead of her.

"I think there's a stream near here," he said. "We should head over so you can get cleaned up."

Hastily nodding, the electric mouse agreed and hopped up onto her feet. He gave a nod and began to descend away from the play area.

The Pikachu began to saunter after him but halted briefly. She faced the back of her to admire the playground one last time until she could hear Cupid leaving in the distance.

She scurried after him and began to follow, secretly hoping there was actually a stream.

In the end, there was one, and the Pikachu sighed in relief. She ran over to it while the Buneary watched.

They were quiet until Teddy felt herself slipping off of the edge. The electric mouse tried to prevent it, but she soon slipped in and was soaking wet.

The rabbit watched and laughed at her misfortune. Deciding she'd get even, she dragged him inside, and soon after, he was shivering cold in the water.

She chuckled at the sight, but was soon drenched once more as an oncoming wave landed on her.

"Hey!" she laughed and sent a wave of water at him.

Eventually, it turned into a splashing contest that lasted up until the normal-type waddled out, soaked to the core.

She followed after, and they laughed at their funny appearances.

"Should we go back?" mumbled Cupid suddenly.

"I think we should now...Thanks."

"For what?"

"Giving me an awesome time. Now let's go."

She began to pace off and thought about what fun this pokémon had given her.

Then she made a decision.

She would solve this case. She would solve it as soon as possible just so Frank wouldn't be in danger of being targeted next.

Why? It was the least she could do to repay him for his friendship.

Brimming with this new confidence, Teddy paced off. She did have a case to solve.

However, she was unaware that the person she'd been searching for was right behind her all along.

A/N: Sooo, seems Cupid's dad is getting into the picture…and I shall have fun. Also, I made a reference to an anime and sort of in a way a shipping name (Pokémon one). Just look for that. I'm pretty sure they aren't hard to spot, because I'm obvious, but have fun! :D

And this chapter does not please me.

Anyways, read, review, squirrel, or ignore! See ya, yo!