(Iris): Well, it lasted a whole two weeks, and my robot helper that I help created was superb. Why did I choose to do it? Well, after Dawn saved my life, after my injury, and after what she's done, it was painful to see her go. And I didn't want to stay at the hospital, away from the trees and my Axew. Cilan, however, during my tenure, enjoyed my company. He said that I should meet my new robot. Of course… that's a surprise… I didn't bother showing him. I figured, heck, why not give him the benefit of surprise.
I forgot all about Dawn, and suddenly had a fun time with Cilan. Of course, on occasions, I hung out with him.

Two weeks later…

Cilan and Iris were on the couch, as they were relaxing. Her head was resting on his lap. He was worried about her, since the whole disaster, two weeks ago. Iris said that it was cool. She's happy to be with Cilan, and a friend.

"So, how's your leg?"

"Leg?" She asked, "Oh, yeah. Well, it's fine now. The doctor removed my cast and I am okay. I can swing in the vines again."

"That's great," he said, "Say, now that we are alone? How about we go out together, just you and me?"

"You mean… like a date?"

"Yeah. But not a date-date, you know. Your words from weeks ago really inspired me."

"Aw, how sweet. I have a way with words."

She hugged and said, "Thank you. My leg is all better, and I get to stay with you. I should go get ready."

They headed upstairs to Iris's room, as Cilan was happy for her. As they headed upstairs, a shadow was far away, swinging from the trees.

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At her bedroom, Iris changed into her yellow dress and said, "Well, I think I should. Where do you want to go? I don't suppose we should go out together, after everything that happened."

He smiled, "It's fine. In fact, why don't we stay home? We'll order out, have a meal, and rent a movie. I figured that your leg needed more time."

She giggled, "YAY! How awesome! I love you, Cilan."

She gulped, "Uh… As a friend! Just a regular normal friend!"

He said, "I like you, too. Not like you-like you, Iris."

She hugged him again and said, "Now you have a way with words."

He asked, "How about a romance movie?"

"No. I wanna see that Jade Dragonite movie. I heard that it was Fuchsia City's 5-star pick."

"Cool. I'll go to the video store."

She halted him, "Hey, Cilan… Everything that happened, when you were around… Thank you."

He asked, "Huh?"

She replied, "Well, you always looked out for me… and even with Dawn-Bot, you were there for me. For the past weeks, I thought I'd be done for, but you stayed by me, robot or not, and I'll never forget it. I am grateful to you… as a friend."

He blushed and said, "It's no problem. But let us never speak of it, again."

She nodded, "Mm-hmm."

As they were leaving her room, he stopped by her dresser and saw a black remote on top of it. He picked it up and asked, "What is this?"

Iris smiled, "Oh, that? That's a remote. It sort of looked like the remote that I used on Dawn."

Cilan said, as he examined it, "Does it still work?"

She responded, "I'm not supposed to touch it. But you do. I figured that if I touch it…"

He replied, "It'll remind you of Dawn. That's thoughtful."

Iris smiled, as Cilan pressed the button. He then said, "Oh, it lights up, too. I didn't know."

He placed it down and turned to Iris. He then asked, "So, what do you want to eat?"

Iris said nothing.

"Iris?" He asked.

She was standing straight, with her eyes black, and her smile remaining. Cilan was shocked. He waved his hand at her face. Nothing. She was immovable.

He thought, as he picked up the small remote, "This can't be… She's…"

He thought right. This Iris was a robot.

He reactivated her and asked, "You. You're a machine?"

Iris Robot giggled, "Indeed, I am. I am here to serve Iris, during her tenure on the disabled. But with her cast gone, she chose to keep me. It was thanks to the Dragon Village, who helped me out."

She cheered, "SURPRISE!"

Cilan gasped, "I… I don't understand! You're not Iris! Then, the real Iris… she… she's…"

"Dead? Oh, no. Don't be silly. She and Axew stepped out for a daily swing. She'll come back later."

He started to grow nervous of the Robot Iris, as she hugged him tightly. She held his hands and said, "But… We can still do our date. Iris and I have a way of liking you. The only love she has was dragons."

As he stammered, it all made sense. Here's what happened:
Two weeks ago, Iris cradled the broken robot and was offered a new assistant. The doctor agreed, but only if there was anything he could do to modify it.

Iris responded, "Well… I want you to make her act like, and look like, the one person I can respect – Me!"

"You? Miss Iris! That's ridiculous!" The doctor cried.

"Maybe so… But I learned from it. If I want to have an assistant on my every beckon, it's got to be under my terms. Don't worry. My people in the Dragon Village will understand. She can take care of my people, once we are done. You'd understand. Besides, a robot that had helpful style and modern traits must have compassion, love, admiration, and friendship. Dawn never had it. She was too foolish. And besides, it was ridiculous to have a robot to shape like a friend of a friend of mine."

The doctor thought about it and said, "I understand. Though, I was perplexed by the fact that someone you know was like that. That was purely coincidental."

Iris bowed and said, "Thank you. If Dawn were still alive, the robot I mean, she'd understand it, as well. She'd want it that way."

"But for you, it's on the house. You got good medical coverage, since you're a trainer from the Dragon Village, and a very good patient."

"We got good Medicare."

"We'll see what we come up with."

Cilan then asked, "You mean… You were that robot that helped Iris, during her injury?"

Robot Iris blushed and smiled, "Yes, I was."

"But… But why did you hide it, all this time?"

"Did she tell you? She went out and used me to play as her, whenever she is out to the trees and swinging away."

"I didn't know…"

"Cilan… I love you."

She replied, "Understand this, Cilan! I don't want your forgiveness, and I don't want your pity! It's all about understanding and acceptance. I want your… friendship."

He pulled his hands away and shouted, "NO!"

She asked, "Cilan?"

He cried, as he was terrified, "Haven't I been through enough? It's not right! I thought you were her! But… Why did you hide it? It doesn't feel delicious, with a robot of you, er, her!"

"I didn't," Robot Iris said, as she went closer, "Iris hid me from you, while I was turned off, the minute you come here. She figured that it was best for a surprise. I am like her. I walk like her, talk like her, act like her, and even cheer like her! But I cannot swing vines. That's a flaw in me. But, it's for the best. She is healed again, and she's back to normal."

She locked the door and whispered, "But… I don't want to go to the Dragon Village. Not yet."

She blushed, "I want to stay with you. After all, Iris and Cilan is my friend."

"You mean "Are" your friends," Cilan corrected.

She clicked her eyes closed and leaned toward Cilan, grasping onto his waist. She rested her head on his chest and hugged him. Cilan was scared, as Robot Iris said to him.

"Compassion… Admiration… Love… Friendship… That is what I have. I follow to you, Cilan. It's perfect, or delicious, in your words. We are one in the same. Not out of romance… It's out of caring and acceptance. Appreciation… Sympathy… Affection… Companionship… They all mean the same thing. And who says that a robot cannot have friends? We shall get along… just fine…"

She continued to hug, as Cilan was stammering in shock and fright.

Iris was on a tree, with her Axew, and viewed the sun setting. She then smiled, "Ah! It is great to be back!"

She said to Axew, "Hey, Axew! Wanna get some of those berries I found?"

Axew nodded, "Axew! Axew!"

He hopped into her hair. She grabbed a vine and said, "Away we go!"

She swung off, from vine to vine.

(Iris): Had you there, didn't I? Well, that is how the story goes. I'm happy that Cilan and I are hanging out, following our adventures with Ash. Of course, I still remember the Robot Dawn, but it's nice to have memories of those you lost. In the end, friendship is what matters. Who would've thought of that? Me, maybe. I guess… you could say that Cilan and I had a thing. But… the only love I have that is not boy/girl dating, and that's the jungle and its vine-swinging. OH! And also, my Axew, Excadrill, Emolga, and Dragonite. Though, I still like going on adventures.
Of course, once Cilan meets with my double, they should be very tight. But sometimes, things are left untold. If I told you, you'd be really shocked by the results of how Robot Iris handles the situation with him. I don't mind. Cilan may like me, but as a friend, and I'm happy to be with him, even with my double.
And when that day comes…

The End

The next morning, Iris returned to her room and saw the robot Iris, sitting in her bed. She then asked, "How was your day?"

The robot replied, "Oh. I was fine. You got to admit that being you was awesome. I think you and I will like Cilan, just fine."

"You sure you don't wanna go back?"

"No. I wanna stay with you. Your friends at Dragon Village were nice enough to let me stay."

"Well, that's nice. Once I'm done here, you can come with me… but let's hope you don't break down, since you don't swing on vines… What do you say? Promise?"

"Promise."

They hug, as Robot Iris giggled. Iris left, just to freshen up, as Axew followed. Robot Iris then thought, "Subject Iris… My friend… Such a kid."

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