Riku began looking around town, searching somewhere to get food. Saphiria was ahead of him. She skipped over beside him and walked along with him.
"So where do you want to eat?" she asked. Riku shrugged and keep looking. He found a small market and began browsing the stalls. He stopped by a pastry one and bought two croissants and gave one to Saphiria. She looked at it before watching him continue down the path. She ran after him and he stopped at a fruit stand. He bought two apples and gave one to Saphiria.
"You are suppose to be eating, not me," Saphiria whimpered. Riku looked at Saphiria, nibbling his croissant.
"You need to eat too," he pointed out. Saphiria nodded and began eating. Riku began heading to the hotel. Saphiria followed, thinking as she did so. There was no doubt that Riku would have to start working again but how long would it be like this? Could she be of any help? Questions swirled around Saphiria as she began deciphering the answers. Riku looked at Saphiria, concerned.
"You ok?" he asked. Saphiria blinked a couple of times before looking at Riku.
"Y-Yeah, I'm fine," she replied. Riku shrugged his shoulders and continued forward with Saphiria tight on his tail. She looked ahead and saw a large, towering building. She smiled at how tall and elegant it was. There were large, swooping designs across the door and window frames. She looked down to see Alex standing by the door.
"Does it really have to be this elegant?" Riku muttered walking over to Alex.
"Welcome to the oh so elegant Umbreon Hotel. Please step inside," Alex cooed though he was the doorman. Saphiria giggled and went inside. Riku death stared Alex who smiled brightly.
"How much money did you spend on this?" he asked bitterly through clenched teeth. Alex turned and walked in without a word. Riku huffed angrily before following. Inside Saphiria was entranced by the large, elegant structure that was towering above her. The ceiling was a dome shape with white support beams with running Umbreon etched into the side. There were metal stars hanging on the wall and at the desk sat an Umbreon with a blue collar looped around it's thin neck. Lust looked at the Umbreon and trotted over.
"Looks like Lust made a friend," Saphiria giggled watching Lust jump on the desk. The two began conversing in their Pokemon language. Alex smiled and handed Saphiria a key.
"This is your room. Room 112 on the first floor. I had a feeling that Riku would get into a fit if I got three rooms so there's a choice, rather you two can share, we can share or Riku can share with me," Alex explained. Saphiria looked at Riku who didn't want to be alone with either of them, but didn't want them to be alone with each other either. Saphiria smiled and him and grabbed his wrist.
"Let's stay together!" she chirped. Riku blushed slightly and aimlessly nodded. Saphiria began leading him down the hall. Alex laughed and followed after him. Riku looked back at Lust who was still with the Umbreon.
"What about Lust?" he asked.
"She'll come back later," Saphiria replied "She's busy hitting it off with that Umbreon." Riku nodded though he didn't understanding how Saphiria knew this. Saphiria stopped by room 112 and opened it. She pushed the door open to find a large room waiting for her. There were two double beds that had a large TV waiting in front of it. Saphiria walked in and jumped onto the bed, belly flopping and giggling. Riku smiled and began exploring the room. Saphiria looked to her side to see some chocolates on the side table as well as a clock, notepad and lamp. She took a chocolate and popped it into her mouth, letting it melt. She smiled happily and lied back down. Riku walked over to the other bed and sat on it.
"I've gotta admit, this is pretty nice," he said happily. Saphiria nodded and Alex walked over to them.
"Well, If you need me I'll-" he was interrupted by Saphiria throwing a pillow into his face. She rolled over laughing. Riku laughed as well and Alex grabbed the pillow.
"Oh, you think that's funny?" He asked "Then this'll be hilarious!" He threw the pillow at Riku who ducked. He grabbed one of the pillows of the bed and threw it at Alex. Alex caught the pillow.
"You guys are funny!" Saphiria giggled. Alex threw the pillow at Saphiria who ducked. "This means war!" She grabbed the pillow and stood up. She smacked Alex across the face with it, tossing him onto the bed. Alex smiled and grabbed another pillow.
"You asked for it!" he crooned standing up. He began battling Saphiria with their weapons as pillows. Riku grabbed a pillow and joined the fight. They childishly fought together, enjoying every ounce of it. Saphiria tried to step back but stumbled and fell backwards, smashing her head off the table. Riku dropped the Pillow.
"Saphiria! You ok?" He asked running to her side. Saphiria rubbed the back of her head and noticed it was slightly wet. She looked at her hand and her eyes widened with the sight of red. She suddenly saw an image flash in front of her. It was blood, lots of it, and a body. She began trembling and screamed in Horror. Riku dropped to his knees.
"Hey, its ok let me see," he cooed softly. He pressed her head to his chest and began checking the back of it. Alex ran into the bathroom and grabbed a hand cloth before running back over. Riku sighed in relief "It's just a scratch, nothing too bad." Alex handed him the cloth and he pressed it to Saphiria's cut. Saphiria hugged Riku sobbing.
"Riku," she whimpered.
"What?" Riku asked. Saphiria responded with his name again and again. Riku began to worry. "Maybe we should take you to the hospital," he thought out loud. Saphiria began trembling even more, tightening her hug.
"Don't die, Riku, please," she sobbed. Riku stroked Saphiria's hair softly.
"I won't," he whispered softly, "you can count on that."