Difference and Acceptance
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Luna's head bobbed as Tidepool the Shiny Houndoom carried her through the forest. "Are we there yet?" Luna asked quietly. Tidepool chuckled and shook her head.
"Nearly there Child, be patient." The Houndoom said. Luna sighed and clung to Tidepool's shoulders as they walked.
They soon pushed through some bushes and entered a small clearing, above the stars shone softly and small purple flowers dotted the grass. Luna slid off Tidepool's back with a thump. Tidepool gave the small Riolu a soft smile before looking around the clearing.
"Mist should be around here somewhere..." She said. Then she called out, "Mist! Mist where are you?"
There was silence in the clearing, before out of the forest flew a small green Pokemon. They flew up to Tidepool and smiled.
"Hello Tidepool, it's been awhile." Said the Pokemon. Luna stared up in awe. Tidepool smiled and said, "It has been awhile, Mist. I need a favor from you."
Mist noticed the Riolu watching her and slowly approached the Riolu, "Hello there, little one. What's your name?" Luna smiled shyly. "My name is Luna, who are you?"
The Celebi smiled and gently patted Luna on the head, "My name is Mist, I'm a Celebi." She then studied Luna. "From the looks of things, Tidepool, the favor you need is for me to patch this little Riolu up." Tidepool nodded as Mist looked over Luna's bruises, her black eye, and gently prodded Luna's wing, causing her to wince.
"Sorry..." Mist said apologetically as she backed up. "But I believe I can help you." The Celebi backed up, closed her eyes, and concentrated. Luna looked on in confusion with Tidepool sitting next to her as strange green energy seemed to appear from nowhere and gathered around Mist.
Mist then opened her eyes, which glowed the same soft green as the energy, and pushed her hands forward. Luna could only watch as the green energy surrounded her, and gasp as her bruises faded, her black eye disappeared as if it were never there, and the bones in her wing moved back in place. She slowly stood up experimentally, and smiled happily as she realized she could stand without pain.
Luna was so excited she jumped in the air and flew about the clearing, thanking Mist over and over for helping her. "No problem." Mist giggled. "I gotta go now, Tidepool, but anytime you want to talk you know where to find me." With a wink the Celebi disappeared.
Luna slowly fluttered her wings as she clumsily landed. "Come now," Tidepool had gotten up and was turned towards a path out of the clearing, "It's late, I'll show you to my den."
Houndoom and Riolu then walked down the path back into the forest. As they walked, various pokemon stopped what they were doing to watch the odd pair, a Shiny Houndoom and a Riolu with white fur and wings.
Tidepool's den was a rather quaint little shelter in the roots of an old stump. Luna hesitated before entering. Tidepool entered after, albeit a bit slower, before walking over to the pile of grass that made up her bedding. Luna, still wanting to keep her distance from the Houndoom, curls up on the ground where she is.
Frowning, Tidepool walked over to the Riolu cub, and curled up next to her for warmth. "Goodnight, Child" She whispered before drifting into sleep. Luna didn't respond.
This began Luna's yearlong stay in the forest. Although she didn't know it at the time.
As the weeks passed, Luna slowly became used to living in the forest. Although her fur soon became scruffy from lack of grooming and from scampering through the undergrowth and getting leaves stuck in her fur, to the Riolu's annoyance.
Another thing Luna hated was being stuck with Tidepool. Even though the Houndoom had helped her wounds heal, Luna was still afraid of her.
Luna sighed and pulled a few berries off a bush before popping one in her mouth and chewing. Living in the forest was...different. But it was better than living where she wasn't wanted. She didn't notice Tidepool approaching and was quite startled when the Houndoom dropped a Stantler fawn onto the ground with a thump, causing Luna to jump into the air in alarm.
"I didn't mean to frighten you Child," Tidepool walked over and nuzzled Luna, who leaned away from her in fear. "Care to join me?" The Houndoom asked as she walked back to the dead Stantler, "There's plenty for both of us."
Luna could only gulp and shake her head while shivering. Riolu mainly ate berries, and even as adults rarely if ever ate meat. Tidepool shrugged and turned to her meal, Luna turning her head and closing her eyes as the Houndoom dug into the dead body.
*Back with the Houndoom Pack*
Annabelle, now 6 weeks pregnant, was laid under a tree, snuggling with her mate Shadowflame. Shadowflame lovingly nuzzled her as she pushed her forehead against his muzzle. "I love you so much, you know that?" The pink Houndoom said to her mate.
Shadowflame chuckled, "of course I do, and I love you too." Annabelle then felt something in her stomach move. "Shadow, they're kicking!" Annabelle gasped as she felt her pups move. Shadowflame laid his head against his mate's belly, and soon felt one of the pups push against him. His eyes widened, "hi in there..." he said, "can you hear me? your mother and I love you very much..."
Annabelle smiled lovingly as her beloved talked to their pups. "I think I feel...three in there." She said as she felt several sets of paws pushing from the inside causing movement that could be seen on the outside of her belly.
Shadowflame then looked up to watch one of his Sons, Leo sitting with his new mate. Leo had recently claimed Lyra as a Mate and the two couldn't be more happy. Of course her Sister Skyla was hurt to learn Harvey wasn't interested in her. But she soon found another suitable Male.
Speaking of Harvey, he was off in the woods secretly meeting up with Dark, the Male Houndoom that he had met the same day Leo met Lyra. He still hadn't told his Father because he wasn't sure how he would react to his Son being with another Male.
"Leo, come over here," Shadowflame called to his Son. "Coming Father!" He called. "I'll be back Lyra." He gave her a loving lick on her muzzle before walking over to his Father. Shadowflame smiled as he approached. "Would you like to feel your siblings move?" he asked. Leo nodded and placed a paw on his Mother's stomach. "Wow..." Leo's eyes widened as he felt a pup kick against his paw.
"Say, Leo, where's your brother?" Shadowflame asked his enraptured Son. Leo turned to his Father, "I don't know, he went off somewhere but I didn't see where. He's been doing it a lot though."
Shadowflame sighed, 'where has that boy been going?' He thought, but nonetheless said, "Go find him for me, will you?" He asked. Leo backed up with a "Yes Sir!" and took off across the meadow, calling "Harvey! Where are you?" and occasionally trying to sniff him out.
While he did that, Shadowflame went back to nuzzling Annabelle's belly. The Female Houndoom rolled over onto her back, showing the swell of her stomach. She squealed as Shadowflame nuzzled her, "Shadow! that tickles!" she laughed.
*Meanwhile*
"You know my Dad would probably kill me if he found us. Right?" Harvey said as he lovingly nuzzled the larger Male beside him. Dark gave a fire tinged snort and chuckled. "We'll be fine as long as he doesn't".
Harvey laughed with him, "you're right. Our love will have to be a secret." He prepared to give the other Male a kiss but was interrupted by rustling bushes. Suddenly another Houndoom burst through, "Harvey!" Leo shouted, startling the other two Males.
"Arceus, Leo! You nearly gave me a heart attack!" Harvey attempted to calm down from the sudden outburst from his brother.
"Harvey, Father want's you!" Uh...what are you doing?" Leo asked.
"I was trying to enjoy the company of my potential mate until you showed up. We aren't mates because I'm sure Father would kill me if he found out. So don't tell him!" Harvey snapped.
Leo snorted. "Of course I won't tell him. But I hope you're planning to tell him at some point?" He asked his Brother.
Harvey rolled his eyes, "duh, of course I'm going to. In fact, I might as well do it now since he wants me anyway."
"So it's decided then." Leo nodded and the three exited the forest and made their way to the Alpha of the pack and their Father.
Sorry for the cliffhanger. Harvey will tell his Father about Dark in the next Chapter. Reviews plz.