Chapter 3 – Leaving Home
Breo halted in his tracks. The dark night shrouding his presence as his eyes began to tear up. He couldn't move a step; the icy paralyzing sadness froze him in his tracks.
"Krystal…is pregnant?" he said with a blank stare. "No…No…" he finally snapped out of it and turned and ran through the cold night tears flowing from his eyes until he was stopped by Mochii.
"I'm guessing you heard?" she said with a sad, caring look on her face. Breo couldn't say a word, his tears streaking down his cheeks was all she needed for her answer.
"I'm so sorry Breo." She said pulling him in for a comforting hug. They sat there in the dense moonlight in each other's loving arms, Mochii embracing his strong sobs as she hugged him tighter.
"I know you loved her, but you gotta learn to let go buddy. Or else you're just gonna torture yourself more." She said with a sweet caring voice.
"But I can't find anyone but her that would be my perfect match." He said sobbing in between his words. "She was the only one for me Mochii, no one else."
With that, Mochii gave him a slap across the face leaving a stinging print on his flustered face. "Stop saying that bullshit Breo! You are so blinded by one girl that you fail to see that there are dozens of suitable mates around you! Even right in front of you!" she stopped, covering her mouth. "Did I just say that?" she said in her mind. The cold night air soon grew warm and not even the sound of the crickets chirping could be heard between them.
Not a single word was said as Mochii ran off crying, her pink fur disappearing into the night. Breo just sat there in total shock from what his ears just heard.
"Mochii likes me? How long as she felt this way about me?" he thought as he drifted into a flashback (each line is a different memory, so just a heads up).
"I've been thinking about you Breo. A lot actually."
"Breo, everytime I hug you, you make feel all warm inside."
"Breo! Don't ever give up. Just remember there's always someone waiting for you when you return."
"It may not seem like it buddy, but there's always someone who will love you no matter what."
"Damnit! How could I be so blind?" he said thumping himself on the head. He walked off into the dark night, the cold winter air surrounding him. He finally reached home, everyone was asleep as he crawled into bed and quickly passed out memories of the tragic night filling his dreams.
The next morning Breo woke up to the enchanting smell of fried Magikarp (I know I know, again I apologize to all the Magikarp fans) and a hint of Sitrus berries freshly picked and sliced. He slowly slumped out of bed working his way to the kitchen.
"Son you look like hammered shit today." His dad pointed out.
"Gerald! We don't use that language in front of Bree." His wife scolded.
"Breakfast looks great Ma, but I think I'm gonna skip today and go by the cove. I had a rough night, I don't wanna talk about it." Breo said in a low tone.
"But you love Magikarp sweety."
"Big bruther, are you ok? Can I come swimming with you?" his sister asked with a innocent face.
"Sure, why not sis? I barely get to see you any way Tiny." He said with a small grin. He really didn't want to take her, but he definitely didn't want the third-degree pouting face from his sister today.
They trotted out of their din into the bright morning sun. The smell of spring was right around the corner and you could see the many different berries starting to ripen in the trees. "Boy, those are gonna make a delicious snack one day" Breo said to himself. He was salivating over the thought of tasting just one of those sweet delicate berries and felt stupid for skipping his breakfast now. They were just about to arrive at the cove when he saw Krystal.
"Ugh," he sighed, "why does she have to be here?" He was about to turn and walk away when he heard her scream. A quick turnaround revealed that she was being harassed by Blaze and his crew. Breo decided to take action and jumped in the fight.
"Let her go Blaze!" he shouted.
"Look at here boys, runt grew up. Hahaha, how ya doin squirt? Still pathetic as last time I see." He said with a evil laugh.
"Breo just run! Get help!" Krystal commanded while squirming trying to get free of the giant Jolteon's grasp. Breo was not intimidated. Even if she was in love with Blade, he would still do anything to protect her.
"You heard the lil slut runt, get lost you piece of shit!" Blaze said, kicking up dirt into Breo's eyes. He was only slightly blinded but remained firm not backing down from Blaze.
"This is the last straw Blaze. Leave now!" Breo stomped the ground and growled at Blaze his ruby eyes narrowing at him."
Blaze looked back as intensely as he did, "Why do you care about this whore Breo? Don't you know she's with Blade? And that doesn't matter to me; I can still get my fair share of this piece of ass whenever I want." He began to laugh but was interrupted by a branch hitting him across the face. Everyone looked over to see Mochii.
"Mochii! What are you doing here?" Breo shouted.
She soon responded, "I can't let a little whimp like you fight alone."
Blaze soon stood up, blood pouring from his jaw as he spat out a tooth. He knew deep inside he couldn't win a fight against a psychic like Mochii. "Guys, drop the slut." They did as he commanded and Krystal sprinted after Breo hiding behind him tears flushing from her eyes as her heart raced.
"Are you ok Krys?" Breo asked caringly.
"Yeah." She whimpered, tears now flowing down her cheeks.
"Breo, that was really brave what you did. You're gonna make a really good mate for someone." She added. Those words struck his heart as thoughts of her and Mochii collided in his head. He sat there frozen in uncertainty just like last night.
"Pfft, stop buttering that piece of garbage up Krystal. He has no future; no pokemon will ever be his mate. EVER!" shouted Blaze as he and his crew disappeared into the deep forest. Tears began forming in Breo's red eyes and immediately Krystal and Mochii took notice. Bree, too young to even know what the fuck is going on, just cuddled his leg comforting her big brother.
"Don't listen to him Breo. You'll find someone who will be your mate." Krystal reassured.
"Yeah, and we'll be there every step of the way to make sure our best buddy doesn't get hurt." Mochii jumped in.
"Thanks, but it's over for me girls. Blaze is right; everyone has found a mate or at least mated with someone. I haven't found a single one." Breo said, beating himself up more he slumped down in the dirt his tears falling to the ground.
Mochii then kicked him up off the ground and began yelling, "Look you need to stop this pity attitude of yours! If you don't shape up now, then you prove Blaze right. Do you really want Blaze to be right about something for once?"
Breo got up slowly, his sister screaming, "Bruther! Why did you kick him you meanie?! He did nothing wrong to you!" she yelled at Mochii.
"Look kid, your brother needs to shape-" she was interrupted by Breo's dark gaze. She finally for once felt scared. This wasn't the Breo she knew. Mochii sensed an evil, dark, foreboding presence around him. "Br-Breo?" she asked nervously. "Breo, stop looking at me like that, you're scaring me…" she stepped back tears forming in her eyes.
Breo finally snapped out of his small rage, "I-I'm sorry Mochii. You're right though. I need to stop moping around and look. That's why I'm leaving and never coming back until I found my mate." He stated. The others were shocked at the words. Krystal was the first to speak, "You don't mean that, do you Breo?"
"I do mean it Krys." Breo said.
Tears began to well up in all their eyes, but Bree was the first to break out crying, "B-but bruther, no, you can't leave me! I love you!" she sobbed.
"I know Tiny, but I promise I'll come back." He lied; in his heart he was completely uncertain if he would ever return.
"Please don't leave Breo. We won't let you leave!" shouted Mochii and Krystal.
"I must you two! I can't stay where all I feel is pain!" Breo shouted with tears in his eyes. "Please let me go…"
He began walking home with his sis on his back, who was still crying her eyes out staining his fur in tears. His heart was being torn hearing his baby sister cry. All the way home, his thoughts tortured his heart.
"Why can't I just be happy? Every move I make hurts the people around me. Fuck how am I suppose to explain this to my folks?" he said letting out a deep sigh. The sun was setting across the forest and he could hear the sounds of the crickets echo through the dense trees and a breeze blew through the air. He could smell his mom's sweet berry casserole and all the way he continued to think how he would break the news of his departure to them.
He finally came home, Bree calmed down and everything seemed quiet in the den. They sat down to their dinner which was of course the Sweet Berry Casserole. Despite everything that happened, Breo couldn't let another delicious meal slip away as he savored every sweet, citrus like bite. His parents stared in awe at him as he consumed over half the dish where he chuckled at their faces. But soon his face became serious as he opened his mouth to break the news.
"What, you're leaving! Why?!" his mom exclaimed.
"I just need to get away. Somewhere out there is a mate for me and I can't find them if I just sit here." He responded back. "I promise I'll come back with someone who will bare u a grandchild. I promise." He didn't know if he could do it or not. But he was certain that he may never return. After a few hugs good bye and kiss for his sister he walked off into the cold night and he ran into Krystal and Mochii.
"Hey Breo." Mochii said with a sad tone in her voice. "So you're really leavin huh."
"Yeah. I'm sorry guys, but it's something I have to do." He responded. "I hope you can understand."
Krystal interjected, "We understand Breo, and we just don't wanna see you leave. We both love you very much. If you're sure you wanna do this then go. We won't stop you." They moved aside giving him a clear path to run. "Just remember. We will always think about you."
Breo started his walk and gave them both a kiss on the cheek and a good bye before disappearing into the dark night. The two pokemon, tears falling from their cheeks stood in the cold freezing air watching their best friend be covered by the darkness, vanishing from their sight. Krystal began walking off leaving Mochii in the moons lighting who began whispering to herself, "Come back soon big guy. I promise I won't let anyone touch me until you return." she said as he paw floated south to he nether region.
With that, Mochii disappeared into the dark abyss of the forest and all that was left was the sound of the chilling wing and the crickets chirping their lullabies.
Well, with some help from a good friend, I added some sensory details in this one. I don't think I did too well but as they say "Practice makes perfect". Thank for more views guys and more feedback, it's that stuff that makes this all worth it. So do you think Breo will ever find his mate? Find out in the chapters to come.