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September 29, 2015- Finished.
October 11, 2017- Edited.

-Line Break-

"What an ominous looking tower with the people here being equally rude." Vulpix commented hiding in my satchel from the rain.

Ever since we've arrive to Lavender Town, we all noticed the tension in the city after trying to ask people where the PokéCenter in order to get out of the rain. The people here all had shot dark suspicious looks to us and to their own neighbors and turn away immediately when they get too close to each other.

I held onto Red nervously. "It feels like something is making them like this, it's too unnatural."

"Yeah, but we need to get out of this rain first." Red pulled the bill of his hat again feeling the droplets of rain hit his face. I felt really bad since my cloak covered all of me while his vest didn't. I offered to share but he rejected it.

"How sad." We turned to see an old bald and bearded man with a wooden cane for support. "This town used to be so happy and now everybody is so distrustful to each other despite knowing them for years." He sighed sadly. "They can't even help out a couple of children, my name is Mr. Fuji. Come with me, I can get you out of this rain."

He lived in a little house and we hung around the porch where a little grave stone with the inscription 'Doduo' was. The tension shifted to a melancholy air as I lingered around it remembering my friends who died by Team Rocket all those years ago.

They were buried in a similar way but next to a grand tree so they could continue to give life with flowers marking their graves and their names were carved into the large smooth stone in the front yard of the house.

"He died not too long ago. Stayed with me ever since I took him in from a rain like this, but he lived a good life." He looked over to the tall building that overshadowed the city. "I just wish I could bury him in the Pokémon Tower."

Red blinked. "Why can't you?"

"Because of the disappearances happening lately. It's also the reason why this town is turning against each other." Mr. Fuji said. "The most recent one was a boy about your age actually. Right before Doduo passed on two weeks ago." He showed us a picture with Green and the old Doduo and shock course through the both of us.

"Green?!" Red shouted still staring at the picture. "He was here?"

"Yes, he ventured up the tower saying how suspicious it was for these events to start happening so suddenly." He shook his head. "He was so young too, it's a shame this happened to him."

"Then we're going after him!" Red announced. "If he thought there was something going on, then there has to be something." And I rolled my eyes when I heard him muttering about saving the 'smug jerk'.

"But it's too dangerous! I don't want to see another two children be trapped in there!" But we already ran off towards the looming building.

The rain let up some as I turned to the old man. "We'll be fine!"

-Line Break-

"Die!"

We are not fine! The dead pokémon buried here have risen and still rising from their graves. Their rotting flesh were falling apart and the smell of decay permeated from them mixing with the earthy smell of the dirt too, plus the dark creepy fog and setting did not help my sense of fear.

"Why is this happening?!" This was a nightmare!

"Disgusting, disgusting, disgusting! Why are we here?!" Vulpix screamed as she spat out a Fire Spin on the oncoming undead mobs.

"Why did it have to be me?! Poli could've freeze or wash these things away!" Saur Razor Leafed at a Psyduck whose eyes were oozing out of its sockets.

"Rayne, nothing's working!" Red shrieked. "And I think we're making it worse!." He pointed towards a walking corpse that was on fire and the rotting smell just became worse. "Run!"

We all ran out of the fog as fast as possible and surprisingly the undead pokémon stopped following us. My hands trembled at the terrifying images of the dead clawing through the ground moaning for us.

"You can't escape!" That voice that was following us the whole time echoed from the fog making everyone tense and Red and I could see menacing white eyes glaring at us.

A strangled scream was caught in my throat as I clutched my cane while I backtracked by Red. I hope Vulpix can learn to manipulate psychic energy soon so these kinds of situations are easier to deal with. Madame Ninetales was able to, and she may not be as good as Old Zam, who really isn't someone you can compare to in terms of psychic power, but it is far more impressive than that arrogant Hypno who visited one time.

"It's a Gastly!" Red stated suddenly. "Its controlling those- er, zombies with that fog!" I keep forgetting that Red thinks better in dangerous situations. He's also lucky that I can piece together what he's talking about from what little information he told me.

"That would explain that voice." And the fact this is a graveyard. "It's been following us since we went into that fog."

"Finish them!"

"I don't think so!"

The voice came from behind and I quickly turned around to flames from both assailant and Vulpix who was spiting out a Flamethrower to match the other. Vulpix had incredible reaction time and I gave another thanks for that.

"Green?!" Red shouted in disbelief.

Green and his Charmeleon stood there puppet-like with the same hazy fog surrounding them.

"Red, I don't think Green's completely there!" I shouted at him. "That Gastly must be controlling him too!"

"Kill them!" The voice screamed out and Charmeleon charges towards us claws ready.

I quickly sent out Pidgeotto. "Intercept it and try to blow away this fog!"

"Easy enough!" With a quick Steel Wing to parry pushing the Charmeleon back and flapped his wings creating a strong wind.

"It's coming back!" Saur cried out. And it came back with the pokézombies.

"Rayne, try hold off the zombies and Charmeleon on you're side! I'll find that Gastly over here!" Red commanded.

I grabbed Nidoking's ball and threw it. "Use Ice Beam!" I can definitely hold them off and push them away too. "And Water Pulse! Just stop them!"

"What are we doing here? And how is this happening?!" Nidoking sent a beam of ice stopping the walking decaying pieces of flesh effectively before washing away even more.

"A Ghastly is apparently doing this, we're here to save Red's friend." Vulpix explained. "I can't do anything because they apparently don't burn fast enough." She grunted.

"I know I'm battle crazy, but this is a bit traumatizing." Nidoking muttered.

"How do you think we felt when they started to rise from the ground!" Vulpix spat out another set of flames even though it was ineffective. "I demand that I learn Iron Tail like Pika after this! This is just appalling for me!"

"Haha! But I wouldn't let my feathers touch those things." The bird said using Steel wing to parry another attack from Charmeleon. "At least Iron Tail will be quick to learn with Pika and I around. Air Cutter is a pain to try and learn."

No matter the situation, they still find ways to enjoy themselves with distracting banter. Vulpix relax a lot despite that pretentious attitude because the moment she was introduced to the rest of the team here, she quickly found herself sucked into the repartee, the laughs, and the battles of strength and practice.

Then suddenly everything stopped with a shudder before the hostile dropped to the ground in a heap as the fog cleared. There were many ice statues and washed corpses along the walls but I turned my attention to see Red trying to shake Green awake near the stairs.

"Urk, what happened?" Charmeleon groaned getting to his feet. "And why do I feel so sluggish."

"It could be because of the fact that you were trapped in this dreadful place for about two weeks and your bodies were constantly moving with your minds being in an unconscious state." Vulpix walked up to the fire lizard. "Or it could be that you're hungry." She snarked.

I laughed awkwardly at Vulpix's little biting comment and took out some warm juice and handed it to Charmeleon. "I know it's not much but it should help for the moment."

"Thanks... But what about my trainer?" The fire lizard looked up at me with narrowed eyes.

"Green's over there with Red. His should wake up in a couple of minutes." I pointed.

"You mean that stupid trainer that always seems to rile up my trainer?"

Really now, but at least I can tell the rivalry between the two definitely is definitely mutual if Green is also muttering about Red.

"He's uses his head better when in a serious battle situation. If it's nothing serious, then he'll just have fun." I tried.

"Hpmh! Our trainer isn't like that. The pokémon that has the privilege to travel with him must meet his requirements until they're rotated out and even then they must train still to continue to impress him!" Fire huffed out of his snout. "And as the pokémon given to him by his grandsire, I must exceed expectations just like that Scyther."

Wow, he must respect Green a lot, but it doesn't really sound like he trains much in tactics from what I'm hearing. Then again, I don't know what the 'requirements' are and no one can win battles with pure strength alone.

"What happened?" I looked over to see Green groaning as he got up.

"You were possessed by a Ghastly and was trapped here for two weeks! We saved you from it." Red explained but Green seemed to get angry at that.

"That arrogant...!" He got up and saw Charmeleon and called for him. "Charmeleon! We're leaving!"

"Thanks!" He drank the last of the juice and ran towards Green who was going up the stairs in fury.

"W-where you going!" Red followed up with Saur hopping up the stairs.

"Energetic as ever." Vulpix muttered looking at the fleeting pair. It looks like she's getting used to the constant noise that will be happening.

"Sorry buddy but the stair aren't for you." I returned Nidoking and ran up following the others.

"You know, after all this is over. Please promise me we won't be venturing into any undead explorations if we can." Pidgeotto asked. "Graveyard visits? Sure. Fighting off smelly zombies? No."

Vulpix nodded profusely. "I agree. If we must, please warn us ahead of time." So they're willing to go through it again if they have to? I have such good friends but I definitely won't repeat this performance.

We all quickly caught up to both Red and Green arguing again about 'sticking together' and 'staying out of the way'. Is this really the time and place?

"So the whole party has arrived eh?"

We all looked up to see a familiar face. I glared at the man hard as I remember that Team Rocket member in Mt. Moon who nearly killed Nidoking.

"Hmm? Why such a scary face girl? Don't tell me you're still mad at what happened at Mt. Moon. You should be thanking me instead for helping you evolve that Nidoking." He shrugged his shoulders. "They're hard to evolve in the first place after all."

"I'll be thankful right after I cave in your face myself!" I snarled at him. "And I'm a boy damn it!" I don't know why I need to clarify my gender right now, but it came out anyways.

I heard him snort. "You sure don't act or look like it." He said amused. "But where are my manners, my name is Koga! One of the three heads of Team Rocket!" Then he pointed Red and I. "You two have been annoying with interfering with our plans. I still can't believe Surge lost to you two." Then he looked at Green. "And it's a shame that you're no longer a puppet. You would've enjoyed it whether you've known it or not."

Green growled. "Charmeleon, Flamethower!"

Flames washed over Koga quickly but there was no signs of anybody there when the fire stopped. Laughter started echoing around us as Koga appeared in the same spot as before.

"An illusion?" Green muttered. "That means he's not even here."

"That's right, but don't worry! I'll leave a friend for you to play with! Arbok, attack!"

And from the shadows, an Arbok glided down the spray acid towards the Charmeleon but it jumped back before it could hit it.

"This stairway is too narrow for us to all fight in!" Red shouted.

"That's fine. I can handle it myself!"

We were constantly pushed back until we were near the previous floor and even if we wanted to help, we would more than likely hit Green and Charmeleon than that agile Arbok even if Pidgeotto can fly.

"I shouldn't be complaining after fighting hordes of zombies but I'm getting frustrated here." Pidgeotto flew over the stalemate battle between the reptiles. "Red can even battle better than this."

"You need to remember that it's because of Nidoking that we know how to fight poison types." Vulpix took another step down. "There's also the fact that we're fighting on stairs. Rough terrain and a damaged pride doesn't really go well together."

"Is this really the time?" Saur asked exasperatedly

I covered my mouth to hide a giggle from showing but the sudden action seemed to concern Red.

"Is something wrong?"

I looked and smiled. "Our pokémon, mine to be exact, are very... nonchalant despite the situation. They find Green's battle boring."

Red nodded. "I completely agree but really?"

We turned back to the fight and in the end Green manage to out smart Koga by using one of the corpses as cover and beheading the Arbok with Cut.

"Not as fast as I would've liked, but it'll do." Green said.

"Geez, you really need to lighten up! C'mon, let's get out of this creepy place." Red turned to Saur. "And a day to relax."

"Yes! Please! A good few hours in the sun would be great!" Saur nodded happily.

Charmeleon scoffed. "Lazy."

"Uh, may I remind you that despite all the training you did, you were still turned into a mindless puppet and that he was the one that took out the Ghastly controlling you." Vulpix shot making the fire lizard look away.

I picked up Vulpix letting out a small laugh and sent Charmeleon an apologetic look.

Green kept giving me these weird looks after that and Red was snickering by the time we neared the front entrance of the Pokémon Tower. His staring was getting unnerving and I couldn't help but ask him about it.

"Is there something wrong?"

The brunette stared for the moment before he responded. "So you're a boy..."

I felt myself twitch and shifted my cane slightly, but it was enough for Green to take a step back nervously. "Is that a problem?" I narrowed my eyes. "Because it doesn't have to be." Because it shouldn't be.

"Scary." Charmeleon muttered.

Green put his hands up in defense. "N-no! Sorry, I just thought you were a girl." He blushed and looked away. "I wish grandpa would've mention that first." He muttered.

Red snorted. "It was a chance he couldn't pass up, I know I wouldn't."

I blinked and started to laugh. "You and Red said and reacted the same way! You two really aren't that different from each other after all." I continued to laugh as I exited the graveyard leaving two embarrassed, protesting boys behind.

I feel a lot more happier even though a trip to the graveyard or thinking about my sleeping friends leaves me heavy for a few days. I should tell Mr. Fuji to plants some flowers for Doduo.

-Line Break-

Vulpix and Saur were training together in a mock battle. The little fire fox was only restricted to using Iron Tail and other physical moves for practice and stamina. Saur on the other hand had free range.

"My fur isn't just to look good!" With concentration, she ignited her tails on fire. "Let's see how you like my Iron Tail now!"

"Ack! Why did you have to learn that now?!" But Saur continued to fight her off with Razor Leaf and Vine Whip to keep distance.

"That's amazing!" Red gawked at the now flaming tail of Vulpix's.

"Yeah, her species and evolution have a unique control over fire." I told him. "If she can learn how to use and control Will-O-Wisp, then setting a part of her body on fire shouldn't be a problem since it won't hurt her." Her evolution line also absorbs fire through their fur and empowers them, this was normal when they get to a certain level of their training.

A thought flashed through Red's head as his eyes gleamed. "Then Pika should be the same with his electric attacks, he gets powered up by electric attacks instead of overloading so we should work on that next!"

"That would be so cool!" Pika jump down from a rock and started to electrify his tail, but it fizzled. "Eh, it's gonna takes some work."

"I can imagine it being like the elemental punches." Nidoking grunted.

I hummed at that thought. "That's definitely something interesting to work on, Pika already has a fine control over his electricity so it shouldn't be hard to succeed in that." I thought back to the electric balls Pika can make through his tail, he's very well in tune with his element unlike the rest of his species, but then again, this is Pika we're talking about.

I grinned at the moment of excitement both Red and Pika displayed at the prospect not just breaking rocks but zapping unfortunate victims. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything.

I watched the battle go on a little more until Saur stopped moving and started to shudder and the bulb on his back sprouted in pure energy along with his appearance changing to look more intimidating than his previous cutesy look. Well, he was still cute, just not in a way a little one would be.

"You evolved into an Ivysaur!" Red bounded excitedly.

"Congratulations." Vulpix sat next to them.

"Thanks." Saur wiggled around feeling the new weight. "I can get used to this."

"Wow! You must be an awesome trainer to evolve your pokémon like that!" A girl suddenly appeared. She had straight, brown hair that went pass her shoulder blades and had a black dress on and she seemed way to excited over the situation for it to be real.

Vulpix wandered back over to me and sat next to me as she watched the girl pull out her merchandise. "That girl is a trickster, but harmless enough."

Nidoking snorted. "If the bird wasn't sleeping right now, I'm sure he'll make a comment about that."

The Fox Pokémon grimaced. "Yes, I should watch my words."

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The situation quickly degraded after that girl scammed Red out of his money for some items that don't work as she said, it more like an unjust punishment for Pika to wear something so ridiculous. We later learned that her name was Blue and discovered she stole Red's gym badges right after we got Red's money back that night. She had this tendency to aim at me for some reason though, like when she almost pushed me into a fountain.

Now, the next day, we're in a Team Rocket base disguised as Rocket members who're also looking for Blue because she stole something from them too. She's definitely a trickster like Vulpix said but a long way from harmless.

"I can't believe this is happening." I muttered quietly. "How does she cause so much trouble?" I pulled at the sleeves of the uniform I was wearing uncomfortably "I can't believe I'm wearing this." I said darkly.

"The disk she stole is what we need to complete our ultimate weapon!" The leader of this group said. "The Mew DNA we have doesn't contain enough genetic data so it's our job to secure it without damaging it!"

The crowd grunted in affirmation and I looked at the supposed 'ultimate weapon'. It really was incomplete as the leader said, with chains on the arm, leg, and tail that was fully formed from the rest of the incomplete body parts.

I shuddered seeing something grotesques, not because how it looked but more on the fact that this was the result of human experimentation from these people that were willing to do this. It was unnatural, something that really shouldn't be happening in the first place but by the end of this I couldn't help but pity it because I can already see that it's not going to end well whether the experiment is successful or not.

Watcher Umbreon must've seen a lot of stuff seeing how accurate his story seems now.

I looked back at it one more time before I left to join the search.

"Alright! Scatter! I want to see that girl yesterday!"

I instantly dragged Red towards the trees seeing nobody in their right minds would hide out in the open, especially someone like Blue.

"C'mon Red, can you really imagine a person like Blue still sneaking around here?"

"Actually, she's the kind of person I've met for the first time. I honestly have no idea how to handle this kind of situation besides bulldoze my way through it."

I stopped to look at Red in pity for a moment. "You lived in a much happier world and I'm sorry that this happened to you."

"What?"

"I'm so sorry."

We went further away from the city and away from the area that the rest of the Rocket members were searching for privacy and my own piece of mind.

"So where do you think she is?"

I pointed to where majority of Team Rocket was through the trees. "Probably where that gathering is over by that cliff."

It has been a tiring and odd two days ever since we met Blue. Tiring because of all the running around we had to do, and odd from all the unorthodox methods she uses to trick and escape. Which she's doing right now.

It just baffles me that the moment she saw Red, she threw herself at him yelling 'My hero!' and other nonsense like it. And it's through the sheer incredulity that I'm feeling that I know her methods work because she takes advantage of the openings they create.

From there, it was just a game of chase with Wartortle, who had the disk, and Team Rocket's other pokémon, who're failing miserably trying to knock out the former.

"You're supposed to capture her, grunt!" The leader shouted at Red. "Why aren't you following my orders?!"

Blue just smirked. "Because!" Then proceed to tear at his disguise, "He's my darling!"

I felt Red look at me for help as I face palmed. "I really don't want to get involve in this." I muttered. "Vulpix, Fire Spin!" Fire separated us and the Rocket members as I gladly tear at my own disguise after summoning the little Fox Pokémon.

"You came too!" Blue squealed. "I'm so happy you both came!" She then grabbed Red and started to run towards the cliff. "Jump onto Jigglypuff if you can!" She called out to me.

Turned to see Blue dragging Red while catching onto a floating Jigglypuff that rose up behind the cliff.

"That girl is going to leave us behind." Vulpix muttered watching the Balloon Pokémon slowly descend away from the cliff. "I told you she was a trickster, though I don't understand why she's sticking to Red all the time."

"Nevermind that, we have our own ride." The flames behind us continued to burn as I called for Pidgeotto. He was carrying my cloak, satchel, and cane before we infiltrated the Rocket base and just in case I needed cover.

"Never seen a Jigglypuff do that." Pidgeotto mused as I draped my cloak and ready Vulpix and I for the flight.

"Never felt this kind of frustration." I commented offhandedly. "It's almost like dealing with Madame Ninetales and one of the little ones put together." At least when dealing with Madame Ninetales and the little ones, they're enclosed within the territory. No constant running around like this, kind of.

We were in the air quickly catching up to the others and even if I couldn't see it, I know Pidgeotto grimace at my comment.

"Then aren't I lucky to never have met her yet."

"Rayne!" Red called out from below. Blue, who was fiddling with something, looked up at Red's shout and promptly screamed at the sight of us when we landed.

"W-why do you have that- that thing?!" She pointed at Pidgoetto. "Put it away! Put it back in its pokéball!"

Pidgeotto just smirk. "Lucky me." I just sighed and returned the Bird Pokémon.

"I don't know if I should feel envious of him, but the way he was just so smug about it makes me want to deal with this girl." Vulpix hopped out of my arms.

Blue was still shaking a bit but composed herself by dusting of her dress.

"A-as I was saying earlier." She lifted up a device and put it over her head. "This will help me find that adorable Mew! With that disk I got from them, I can see Mew's telekinetic waves with this 'Mew'-vision."

"What about Team Rocket? There's nothing stopping them from going around the cliff after the fire goes out." I asked.

Blue just waved me off. "I already sent a distraction."

"She got out a Ditto to transform into Mew." Red expands.

The brunette pouted at Red and shot a look at me. "Red why don't you have a look too! It seems Mew is nearby!"

I blinked in so much confusion, there was too many things going on for me to process and Blue was being odd, to me at least.

"What in the world was that?" Vulpix and I watch as Blue turned her and Red's back to us. "Why is she monopolizing Red like that? Does she like him?"

"Like him? Like she wants a courtship with him?" I looked at the little fox confused. "It doesn't seem like she likes him, more like she wants something out of it?" I don't know what 'it' is but I highly doubt it's for Red's attention.

"I-I'm not the right pokémon to speak with about this, in fact, I don't think this is something you should worry about anyways." The conversation died down quickly, though I'm not sure why though. But I just shrugged seeing it doesn't effect me and that I already know the basic understandings of it already.

"Oh! It's you!" I turned to see the same pink cat-like pokémon from the day when I first met Red. "It's nice to see you again!"

"You too! Though I still haven't gotten you're name."

"Me neither, so let's fix that! Hi! I'm Mew!" She flew close to my face happily making me bend backwards slightly. This is familiar.

"Mew?" Small world. "I'm Rayne and that's Vulpix."

Mew stared a little longer before beaming brightly. "I'm glad you're happy! You seemed scared when we first met, but now you're fighting the bad guys with fire and jumping off cliffs without hesitation!" Mew spun around and punched the air for invisible enemies. "I wish I could fly around freely, but that stupid Team Rocket keeps chasing me." Mew pouted.

"Then why are you here? Isn't it dangerous for you?"

"Pfft- I'm one of the more powerful legendaries, it'll take more than little shocky nets to catch me and I'm here to see what kind of pokémon they're creating with my eyelash." That makes sense, after all, I would be interested if anybody was using my DNA for any experiments.

"As long as you're safe then but doesn't it bother you?"

Mew squealed in delight and hugged me. "You really are a nice human!" Mew's fur was soft and sleek and the legendary radiated warmth and happiness. "Don't worry about it, everything should be the way it should be so keep doing what you're doing!"

I never noticed Red and Blue looking my way just then and we continue to stay in out little world.

"Mew? Do you mind if I take a picture of you?" I asked hesitantly. "I'm working on this device to collect data on pokémon."

"Sure!"

I'm surprised that Mew agreed so readily, I was told that legendaries liked their peace and the ones that are well known. I was never told any more than that except for that they are extremely dangerous and whispers of the legendary bird trio every now and then kept me in wonder. I never heard of Mew but then again, pokémon are still being discovered and legendaries do avoid attention when they can.

If Mew's one of the more powerful legendaries, what will that pokémon be like after it's complete?

I pushed that thought away as I enjoyed Mew's company with the camera function of the Pokédex for a short moment until Blue snapped out of her gaping.

"What is this!" Blue screeched out in disbelief. "We're supposed to catch it not play with it!"

"She's not very nice is she." Mew muttered behind my back.

I ignored Mew and frowned at Blue. "I'm not interested in catching Mew though."

"Not even for the fame or money?" She looked slyly at me.

I frowned even more at that. "Fame's too much trouble than it's worth and money isn't an issue."

Blue looked towards to Red for some kind of answer to her disbelief and he just shrugged.

"Rayne's not that kind of person."

"There you are!" We all looked towards the Rocket head on a hill who cut off Blue's dubiousness. He threw a pink blob down at our feet. "You think that thing would've fooled us for long, did you? But now that the real Mew is here, we'll be taking it for ourselves!" He summoned a Jinx. "Jinx, Icy Wind!"

"Fire Spin!" Both attacks clashed, but the heat was over taking the ice move.

Red sent out his own pokémon. "Pika, Thunderwave!" The widespread status move paralyzed majority of the Rocket members.

"Oh, oh! I can help too! Flash!"

-Line Break-

We all managed to escape from Team Rocket again, and this time for good. Mew long escaped when she used Flash, blinding the downed Rocket members.

Though by the time we caught our breath, Blue seemed to be a little peeved at me. She walked up to me and stared hard making me confused and slightly nervous.

"Er, can I help you?"

That seem to make her even more irritated than before. "What does it take for you to get angry?" She huffed out.

"W-what?" Both Red and I had the same looks bewilderness.

"Oh, she was trying to get you jealous and riled up." Vulpix commented.

"Kinda stupid, though this girl looks like the kind of person to get a kick out of it." Pika said.

"Angry, mad, jealous, at least annoyed! I did everything I could think of especially with him!" She pointed towards Red.

"So you left me behind on that cliff so you can make me angry?" Because that's the only thing that stands out in my mind besides the continuous, irritating chase for her and maybe that time she almost pushed me into the canal but all that isn't enough to make me angry. I've put up way too much back at home to get angry over as small as that.

Blue sputtered before grabbing me by my shirt blocking Red's view. "I did more than that! I- wait." She patted down on my chest and her eyes widened. "No way." And I yelped and flushed when her hands went down lower.

I fell on my knees and covered myself despite being clothed and glared at her.

"W-what are you doing you- you-!" My cheeks burned red spreading to all of my face.

"You're a guy?!" Blue blurted out.

"Yes, I'm a guy!" I hissed. "But that doesn't explain why you did that!"

"What did she do?!" Red cried out but was ignore entirely.

Blue gaped and stuttered. "My pride as a girl can't let you be a boy!"

"What in the world does that mean?!"

She just stared in disbelief. "You're supposed to be the cute, scruffy tomboy that didn't know how to dress herself, not a scruffy, girly boy who doesn't know how to be a boy!"

"Excuse me?!"

"You even sound like one!" She looked at me and then at Red before looking at me again and smiling evilly after a thought crossed her mind. "Actually, this might actually be not that bad." I hear her mutter before going back to her smiley devious self. "I'm sorry for what I just said and the trouble I caused you, but it seems my need to scout out the competition got in the way."

"Competition?" I parroted in irritated confusion.

She nodded. "Like I said, my pride as a girl got in the way and I jumped to conclusions but I do hope we can be friends. After all, it's too much of a chance to tease you!"

"Wha-"

"I mean look at you! Maybe it is better for you to be a boy after all, and with my help, I can make you pretty and show you off!" Blue gushed. "And you would be my best guy friend who I can test so many different outfits on." She took a lock of my hair. "And I could play with your hair and see which style suits you the most, oh! We're going to have so much fun!"

It really was like facing a younger and human Madame Ninetales. I was constantly flustered in the short time she spent teasing me and I couldn't do anything but sit there and take it before she took off on her Jigglypuff.

"She really isn't such a bad person." Red said holding up his two badges she had stolen along with a note.

Not bad, just unbearable. I glowered hiding my face in my knees trying to calm down to my normal colour. "What does the note say?"

Red took a glance at the note and became just as flustered as I did when Blue was teasing me and promptly started to tear at it.

"That bad huh?"

A mutual awkward silence to over us.

"You humans are so weird." Vulpix sighed.

-Line Break-

Hoped you enojoyed.