Okay well I didn't get any reviews what so ever for Chapter two so I guess I'll see what chapter three will do to you guys. It took quite some time to type this and even longer to get it wrote and edited then I had to send it to my Proof reader and everything so you get it… anyway I've been busy and I'm thinking about only working on one story until summer rolls around and I have all day to work on more than one story. Anyway enjoy reading this as much as I did writing it.
Chapter 3: (I'll put a title here when I think of one)
Shadow smiled as he woke up to see he was alone. He was also very sore but he could move better then he could the previous night, when Chase became a member of the team. He got to his feet and looked to his little shelf. He went to putting on his bandanas, bracelet and shades. It was a pain trying to tie his mane together. He finished and walked out in the bright sun.
"Man… being stuck here sucks to high heaven" He said looking around the base, "I wanted to go on a mission today but no, I'm stuck here to heal up"
"It can't be too bad if you're able to move around like that" He heard the beautiful voice, "But since you're in a grumpy mood, I won't hang out with you"
"Oh, hey Angel" Shadow spun around remembering that the beautiful voice belonged to her, "Sorry I was just looking to do some work today is all"
"I see" She smiled walking closer, "Well then let's go find something to do in town"
"Okay"
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"So what are we doing in Deadfall Canyon?" April asked looking around, "I didn't know if we had a mission or not"
"Yeah… An Oshawott fell and is stuck on a ledge somewhere around here" Faith said looking around, "But something didn't seem right about the letter… it was written with a steady hand not something that looked written out of panic"
"That means keep your wits about you" Chase said with a smile looking back at them, "Besides a trap is the least of our worries at the moment"
"Good point" April looked down, "A hundred feet is a still a pretty far fall"
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Shadow was surprised to see how many Pokémon were in town today. This time they gave him smiles and asked how his recovery was going. They went to a small café that Angel said was the best of the best. It was right between two shops that sold different types of items that were useful to both teams and regular day to day locals.
"Excuse me" Shadow turned to see Wigglytough standing there, "Is your name Shadow?"
"Yes" Shadow said with a smile, "How can I help you?"
"I just wanted to thank you for getting my child back safe and sound" He held out a Rawst Berry in liquid form, "I wanted to give you this… I added a little something to it that you will like greatly"
"It's a…"
"I make juices out of berries and give them to rescue teams because I learned how to mix them but still keep their effects" He said to Shadow.
"You want me to drink it now"
"Yes Actually… I've never tried it on anyone but myself I want to see how others react to it"
Shadow pulled the quark off and put the bottle to his lips. He drank the juice down and found it very enjoyable.
"Now remove your bandages"
Shadow's claw cut down the center of his chest and he pulled it away. He watched as the burn healed and the fur started to grow back fast until it was now fully healed.
"Oh, wow"
"Do you like it?"
"What else do you have that's useful?" Shadow asked looking at him.
"This is like what the humans call a Blitz but it's stronger and without alcohol" He began then went on, "I also have some Sitrus and Oran Berry ones"
"What does it do… the first one I mean?"
"Not only does it recharge your energy it will boost your health"
Shadow parted with 3 healers and 3 energy kickers. Angel smiled seeing him so happy even though he was still sad. He was actually worried about Faith with a disturbing thought of what could happen to her.
"Don't worry about her so much" Angel said leaning against him, "Don't you think that new guy can take care of them"
"Who, Chase?" Shadow's teeth were now barred, "I hate that guy"
"Why you being like that?"
"Never mind" Shadow said with a smile, "So what do they have here to drink?"
"I recommend the Pecha Berry Smoothie, it's so sweet it'll satisfy a Teddiursa with ease" She said with a smile.
"I guess that's what I'll do" Shadow said with a smile as he asked for 2, "My treat sweet cheeks"
"Angel fluttered a little making them both giggle a bit.
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Chase looked around the rocky walls as he hung from under an overhang. April was still crying having taken a beating like the rest of them… Faith although in pain was silent. He was feeling terrible himself. It was a trap, a Scyther, a Scizzor, and a god damned Tyranitar. It tied them to the overhang as they were through with the beating they took.
Why couldn't I do it? I know I'm stronger than him yet he protects Faith better than I can, Chase thought looking at her, how? She doesn't know I'm her brother; but I should be able to protect her at all costs. He couldn't even find a way to escape.
"Shadow where are you?" He heard Faith whisper.
"It's nothing personal, just unfinished business' the Scyther said, "We need to bring that freak to us somehow"
"You leave Shadow alone" Faith suddenly yelled, "He's stronger and braver then you three fuck-heads will ever be"
Chase's eyes snapped open upon hearing his sister speak in such a way.
"Feisty little bitch" Tyranitar laughed.
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"Shadow" The Pelipper landed at the stump as Shadow and Angel passed, "I have horrible news"
"What's wrong?"
"I was flying back from my last delivery and saw the others have been captured" Pelipper said, "I couldn't see who tied them up but they need help"
"Where?"
"Deadfall Canyon just south of town"
"I'll be back" Shadow yelled as he ran away, "I know I should have fought to go with them this morning"
He was running hard and fast trying to make up for lost time. He was mad at himself for not following them when they left. He now knew he couldn't leave them with just chase from now on since he was unable to stop this from happening. He started running faster then he thought he could… probably faster than anyone thought possible.
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"You need to keep your damn mouth shut bitch" The Scyther smiled running one scythe down her body, "You wouldn't like the way I would shut it if you didn't"
"Leave her alone you bastard!" Chase raised his voice to the green mantis.
"Oh… why, you got the hots for her?" The Scyther smiled, "You hear that… it makes me want to fuck you even more"
"Get the fuck away from her!" Faith's head shot up. Shadow seemed to have not cared about climbing down… he was free falling to the canyon floor, "Now you Bastard!"
Chase looked in amazement as Shadow had red eyes. He wasn't letting up on his assault as he jumped forward after landing. He kicked the Scizzor square in the jaw and felt a small twinge of pain from the impact. The Scyther was on him in an instant before he could turn. The scythe managed to put a deep gash in Shadow's chest… leaking blood faster than anybody else could think.
"I can't believe you're still trying after so long Tyler" Shadow said as he grabbed the Scyther by the neck and slammed him against the canyon wall before letting him fall to the ground.
"We promised we would carry out your execution Shadow" The big Tyranitar said walking forward, "I won't lose this time"
"You don't need to lose… you just need your dick knocked in the dirt" Shadow said looking forward as the energy started welling up inside of him.
April noticed the sign and stopped him, "Shadow… don't do it" April said looking at him with a brave smile, "Don't waste all your energy with Giga Impact… you need to last longer than he does"
Shadow knew she was correct… his energy changing to be used on a different attack. The Shadow Ball formed in his hand and he launched it forward seeing it hit Tyler in the chest. He seemed to barely feel a sting. What the big Pokémon wasn't expecting was a white Zoroark following right behind the Shadow Ball with a Night Slash ready to cut through the beast's armor. Tyler smacked Shadow away but not before the sharp claws cut him just enough for him to start bleeding. His mouth opened as he brought forth an energy he knew all too well. The Hyper Beam shot towards Shadow with amazing speed but was avoided as it continued harmlessly down between the canyon walls. Chase watched with wide eyes as he saw how Shadow was fighting… like he thought he would never die… that's when Chase realized it, Shadow fought like it was his last battle ever. He was ready to die at any given moment… while Chase was scared of dying just because he didn't want to die. Faith watched as Shadow started charging a Dark Pulse while knocking Tyler further down the Canyon so as to not harm them when he unleashed it. Come on Shadow… do it, knock his ass out, She thought as she watched his eyes take on an energy induced glow. His Dark Pulse was released on the Tyranitar… the dome of dark thoughts in the form of red and black energy wiping rocks off the face of the earth and putting Tyler on his back down and out for the count. Shadow although weak walked up to the others and started cutting them free. Faith and Chase had no trouble walking what so ever but April couldn't put any pressure on her left leg. Shadow gathered into his arms like she was his bride and started walking away… leading the others out of the cave before the opposing rescue team woke and recharged.
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"Feel better?" Shadow asked as she put the empty vial in his hand.
"Yes, thank you" April said before jumping to her feet, "Let's go"
Shadow grabbed Chase's arm and said, "You two go, me and chase will catch up"
"Okay" They smiled back at them.
Shadow waited until they were out of hearing range, "What exactly happened down there?"
"It's none of your concern since you weren't there" Chase said turning his head away.
"Alright, Jackass!" Shadow growled reaching out and jerking Chase close, "We need to get something out of the way unless you feel like dropping that high and mighty attitude towards me"
"What are you going to do… beat me up like a little bully?" Chase smirked.
Shadow's hand slammed into Chase's chest, sending him back a few steps., "If you stop thinking you're better than me then so be it… we're equal nothing more, nothing less"
"I wish I could say that" Chase said looking down to his feet.
"When you're ready, I'll be waiting" Shadow said turning away from him. He started walking away, "That's the problem I have with you… you don't have the right to think you're better than me until you prove it"
Chase slowly walked after Shadow. It was strange to him but he felt he disserved the punch to the jaw. He was unable to protect Faith as where Shadow would just come in and even though he was taking a beating, he was giving an even better one back. Even being weak and having little to no energy Shadow still protected Faith better than her own brother ever could. Even after the hard life he's had he's still on the good side, Chase thought, I wonder what would happen if I do something bad to him than seconds later Faith finds out I'm her brother?
"Come on, let's catch up to the girls" Shadow said, "Try to keep up"
Next thing he knew Shadow was running on all fours and his sprinting was barely enough to keep up with Shadow. Shadow smiled looking back at the slower Pokémon and laughed. You won't ever have what it takes, Shadow thought.
"You're slow boy" Shadow said as the Gallade stopped beside him, "Ready to talk about what happened yet?"
"Fuck you" Chase said between hard gasps, clutching his chest as he inhaled the much needed air.
"Does the poor baby Egg want to rest" Shadow smiled looking at him, "Let's keep running before you get to lazy"
Chase started running after Shadow again this time trying to pass him. Shadow smiled and jumped into the branches of the trees that surrounded them. Chase watched as the dark fox jumped from branch to branch, speeding away with amazing speed as he was lost in the dark shadows the trees casted.
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"I'm sorry I had to leave" Shadow said looking down at Angel, "Is there any way I can make it up to you?"
"Well I do need your help with something only you can do" She said as she let him into her house. She smiled up at his questioning look and laughed.
"What?" He said looking at her as she sat on her haunches, "What's so funny?"
"You can't smell it, can you?"
He looked at her and frowned before sniffing the air. If it was an anime show… he would have been blown back by a jetting nose bleed. His whole being softened to a puddle of liquid, almost instantly.
"Now do you know what I need help with?"
"You're in heat" Shadow said looking at her, "I forgot that your season is the end of summer"
"First things first" She said suddenly jumping and taking him to the ground, "Let's get this chest cleaned up"
"If you can stay focused" Shadow smiled as he moved her knees up against her wet slit. The hair was matted do to her juices, allowing the slit to be seen, "Think you can get the job done before it happens?"
He knew she would win. She liked cleaning him this way… it was something she enjoyed. She often cleaned his wounds when James had run out of Potions and Oran berries. Sometimes while he was injured and her heat made her want for sex unbearable… she cleaned him while he masturbated her. Now she was licking his blood dyed fur. For Angel, nursing someone as they mated… it made their coupling feel even better because it made her feel intimately closer to her partner. It had started because of how many times she was with Shadow… at his side while he healed. Shadow started rubbing his knee against her wet entrance as she continued licking at his chest. Her gentleness was keen as he felt pleasure just from her simply from her tongue on him. He bent and kissed the top of her head. He looked into her eyes as she held a victorious grin, lifting away from his shiny, white, saliva matted chest. He smiled, pressing his knee harder against her slit. She shook almost collapsing on top of him. He held a grin of his own as she harmlessly bit into his shoulder when his claw started circling around her rosebud.
"Does this still drive you crazy?" He smiled fully pressing his middle finger in slowly, careful not to hurt her with his sharp claw. She was still biting him but not quite hard enough to break skin and cause another wound. He pulled her head closer with his other hand, kissing her deeply… his tongue was like fire on hers like it used to be. Every time Angel kissed him she literally felt sparks. She used her rear left leg to push his knee away and sat on his stomach keeping her paws on his chest.
"Enough teasing" She smiled feeling his hand try to free its finger from her butt, "I learned a new trick"
He could only imagine since she wasn't letting him up to mount her. He was taken by surprise when she slid down his body. Now she rested on his pelvic bones.
"It's my turn to take a ride" She smiled hearing the irony in her words as she slid further back. His rock hard phallus rubbing up against her soft slit. He was willing to try whatever she had in mind, "Feels like you're ready Shadow"
"No thanks to you" Shadow smiled looking at her with a smile, "That damn smell of your is driving me up a wall"
"Don't blame me" She smiled sliding back and forth against his shaft, "I should get off on this magnificent rod and watch you suffer"
"If that's what you want" She could see he was serious as always.
"How can I do that to you" She said kissing him. She repositioned… sliding down his shaft, taking it all of it in one go, "Aaahhh"
He could feel her silk walls squeezing him. It was the second greatest feeling he ever had in his whole life. He had missed Angel because she was one of his closest friends and he didn't have many of those in his life.
"I do believe you got bigger" She started riding him, which felt strange but ecstatic at the same time.
He propped himself up with the hand that wasn't wiggling around gently within her bum. She locked gazes with him as he moved closer and closer to her… their lips joined and his tongue was soon battling to cross over into her mouth. He smiled and kissed at her many more times, small butterfly pecks that aroused her beyond bliss. Shadow was always so gentle with her but she couldn't really understand why. He moved slightly and began thrusting up, meeting her down motions with watery smack. The pace was increased as they felt their approaching climax. Angel's eyes closed as she was panting with her tongue hanging out her mouth. She was close and he could feel it by the way her inner walls were squeezing him. He felt his flood gates open up stream as he thrust up into her. They came, both erupting in ultimate pleasure. A burst of white, burning light killed Shadow's vision before everything went black and he was soon asleep with Angel who was in the same state as he was.
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Shadow woke in his own bed and looked around. It was darker than usual in his den. He could hear the giggles, childish in a way but also a hint of maturity.
"Who's there?" He growled sleepily as he felt the sweat from the previous night keeping his fur tight against his skin. When all he received was more giggles he raised his lip, bearing his large fox canines, "Show yourself"
"Calm down Shadow" It was Faith's voice, "I have some people you should meet"
"Can I get some light?" The flames sprouted out of nowhere and he was stunned for a second. His eyes quickly adjusted and he saw the 3 Pokémon standing in his den, "Uh, hi I guess"
"Shadow?" Faith asked to get his attention. He looked at her and she smiled, "We decided to put you in charge of the trainees. If you see a job that looks simple you'll take them instead of me, you, April, and Chase going"
"Okay" He said, "Well I guess introductions… I'm Shadow"
"Eris" A female, and normal looking, Zoroark that seemed to admire his body more than anybody he'd seen.
The next was a surprise as he was looking at a Leafeon… she was a shiny Leafeon, "Hi, I'm Berry"
"The next was a Typhlosion who was almost taller than him, missing by only a hair. He smiled, "Hello. I'm Mokou"
"Well this is your branch team" Faith smiled at him, "When their training is complete we'll be giving you another team of branch members to train"
"Okay" Shadow said seeing that they all wore black bandanas instead of pink, "I thought the team color was pink?"
"The branch members will be wearing pink or black" Faith explained, "When with you they will wear black. Since you wear a black bandana people will know they're with you… since you wear a pink bandana it means you're a member of Last Stand"
"I see" Shadow smiled putting the black bandana in his mane and tying the pink around his wrist, "I guess we go to the Pelipper post office"
"Then go" Faith smiled, "Me, April, and Chase will be on a small mission in Cella Forest" She smiled walking out the room.
Shadow put on his shades and his vest before they headed out. He walked with them into town and saw the Pelipper Post Office standing tall. He went straight to the bulletin board and started looking at the jobs of Pokémon that needed help. He saw the perfect job for them in one of the easiest traveled places. He looked at the description and told his team what was to be done. They were to meet a Butterfree that would lead them to a gang that was causing trouble in the area.
"Where are we going Shadow?" Eris asked instinctively.
"Teardrop forest" Shadow said looking at them, "So who's the team medic?"
"I am" Berry smiled looking at him, "Although it's hard without hands"
"Okay" He said, "What kind of attacks do you know?"
"Well I know Razor Leaf, Leaf Storm, Magical Leaf, and Bullet Seed"
"Okay, new arrangement" He smiled, "Mokou, you're medic"
"Looks like I win after all Berry" Mokou smiled. She looked up at the dark clouds, "I hope it doesn't rain.
"So Mokou why are you so much smaller than the average Typhlosion?" Shadow asked.
"I was born smaller than the normal Cyndaquil. I just sort of retained the size" She said with a smile to him. She looked back up at the thunder heads as they boomed with thunder from the lightning that crashed away, "We should get this down so we don't get caught in a storm"
"Let's move out" Shadow said running the way they had come but didn't turn to go towards the base again.
Teardrop Forest was in the western region of the island. Shadow in all honesty didn't know where he was he just sort of going where ever the wind blew his raft when he traveled with his friends. As they traveled over mountains Shadow would catch glimpses of Teardrop Forest, well more like the reason Teardrop Forest got its name… it was usually raining all the time, but when it wasn't the forest was a thick cloudy, blanket of fog which stopped you from seeing your surroundings which Shadow was thankful for. Last time he was in Teardrop Forest he could see what the trees looked like, twisted and crooked, menacing and dark, it was a place where little kids nightmares were born but Pokémon that lived there were peaceful, normal, even Butterfree were living within the forest. He told them to follow close without question as they soon came to the forest of fog. It surrounded them and Shadow was making them stay close enough to see him so they could follow him. He was going by sense of feel and the vibrations through the ground see he couldn't see or smell anything. His ears flicked as he could still hear everything that moved in the Forest.
"Butterfree?" He asked out loud as he stopped, "We're here for the gang threat you posted on the bulletin board at the post office"
"She was suddenly flying in front of him, "The Rescue teams here"
"Yes" He said with a smile, "We're Team Last Stand"
"Follow me" She turned, "I'll show you where they are"
"Let's go girls" Shadow said, looking back at them, "Keep your eyes up and be ready for anything"
"Got it" They said in unison.
"Eris" Shadow looked directly at her with a smile, "You hear anything out of the ordinary, give a heads up"
"Okay" She smiled.
"So what are we facing Butterfree?"
"Well there are only 3 of them" She said, "Serperior, Beartic, and Grumbull. They push everyone around, destroy homes, they need to be chased away for good"
"So they're a bunch of bullies?"
"Correct"
"Okay" He said as he avoided tree roots and branches as him and his team followed through the forest.
The misty fog was slowly starting to lift and the trees surrounding made the forest dark as their menacing, twisted appearance was known. The forest was no longer silent as he could hear the rain hitting the leaves of the trees. He continued following Butterfree until they came to a rocky cliff with a path to walk up to the top. It seemed to be built by the local Pokémon so they could move up and down the cliff freely and without climbing.
"I'm afraid I can go no further" She said to Shadow with a nod, "Follow this path and keep walking straight when you get to the top" It will lead you to where they usually live"
"Thank you" Shadow nodded, "Don't worry, they won't be causing any more trouble"
"Good luck" She said flying away.
"Be ready in case they find us first"
The trees started thinning as they reached the top of the cliff and he was feeling the rain on his fur. It felt good… it felt soothing, like it was washing away his pain if only for a moment. He looked back to find that Mokou was looking a little sickly. He raised his hand signaling them to stop as he stopped under a tree. Mokou sat down and took a few deep breaths.
"The rain it's getting to you, isn't it?"He asked her with a concerned frown. She nodded looking up at him. He pulled off his vest and handed it to her, "Here this should help a little bit"
"But my fire will burn it up" She said holding it.
"No it won't" He assured, "It will take some intense heat because that's from the Arcanine in town… they have them flame retardant because they don't want to burn their own vests… I know because Faith told me"
"Okay" She said slipping it over her shoulders, "I guess we should keep going"
"Nope" Shadow said as his ears flicked to the sound. He turned into a defensive pose, "I thought we would find them first"
"I do believe we have a freak on our hands" Grumbull smiled looking at Shadow as they came face to face with him and his team, "What's your name freak?"
"The name's Shadow" He let a growl escape him, "Why are you lying the people that live here in this forest"
"Because we can" Beartic said, "We're the strongest Pokémon here"
"Not anymore"
"Nobody asked your two cents, freak" Grumbull barked at him.
"Call him a freak one more time and I'll strangle you Grummy" The Serperior kissed.
"Let's get this freak" Beartic jumped forward but Mokou jumped forward and was soon battling him.
"I hate being called a freak" Shadow said looking at the Grumbull before him, "You made a big mistake"
"What are you going to do fox boy?"
Shadow unclipped the shades and dropped them to the ground. In a flash of white he was behind the hound and kicked him into the tree. Eris was soon battling as well while Shadow stood there. Soon the two were out while Shadow still stood looking at the Serperior.
"It's been a long time Shadow" She hissed, springing forward but he jumped away, "You've grown quite a bit"
Shadow sniffed the air. A familiar scent filled his nose as he dodged another attack, "Rika"
"You do remember my name"
"What happened to you?"
"My best friend never came to rescue me"
"I was trying" He said dodging yet another attack, "Something happened"
"I doubt it" She said seeing her opening and wrapped around him, "Why don't you tell me this interesting story"
"My mom died, I was put in a human shelter, and adopted by a trainer" He said barley able to breathe.
"Hm… your lying" She looked around, "It seems your brother isn't here to save you. Where is he?"
"He died about 6 years ago" Shadow said seeing the orb for his mane around her tail.
"Shadow" Faith, April, and Chase came running from the trees, "What are you three just standing there?"
"Stay out of this" Shadow yelled making her stop dead in her tracks, "I'm sorry Rika… How was I going to help you from inside a Pokeball?"
"Yeah right" She hissed, "You weren't in a fucking Pokeball"
Faith watched as the Snake like Pokémon squeezed on Shadow. She wanted to see what he was doing with his branch team. Now she knew, "Let him go" She yelled, "You're killing him"
"Oh… do you care for this piece of shit" She smiled as her vines appeared, "Let's try this"
Her vines lashed out quickly slapping, and whipping Faith. Shadow suddenly unraveled his once good friend's body and jumped away. He grabbed her vines as they went after Faith again, "You want to attack someone, attack me"
"With pleasure" She charged an Energy Ball and let loose on him. He took it and went rolling away. He got to his feet and looked at her with his silver eyes, "Come on Shadow. Fight back"
"I can't fight a friend Rika" He said, letting the vines break open his furry skin, "No matter how much they hate me"
"You can't even measure how much I hate you" She said speeding towards him and using Leaf Blade to cut him open. He just stood there, letting her attack him. With a new gash across his chest he was wrapped with vines and lifted into the air and slammed into the ground several times. He could feel bones breaking over and over again. It was hurting bad but she was his friend, he couldn't fight back. He was slammed into the ground again, broken, bleeding, and coughing up blood. The bandana holding his mane together fell and his mane loosely hung around him as he was lifted and pulled forward. She slammed him to the ground again in front of her. The locket he hid in his mane popped out and hit her chest. She picked it up remembering when she gave it to him. She opened it and was surprised to see it still had their picture, painted drawn by a Smeargle, in it. A note fell to the ground and she picked it up and unfolded it:
Dear Rika,
No matter where you are, what happens… I will never forget or give up on you. You were always there for me and I'll be there for you when I find you. I will save you… even if it kills me.
Shadow.
It was written the way he always wrote… dipping his claw in ink and writing with it. She looked down at him and felt tears start flowing.
"I'm sorry Rika" He said before coughing more blood onto the wet grass.
"Shadow" She started crying, "What have I done?"
"Don't worry… I'll be fine" He smiled showing his red teeth.
She buried her head into his soft mane, crying a river for what seemed like an eternity. She was poked lightly and asked to step to the side. April gently rolled Shadow onto his back with Rika's help. She started inspecting his body.
"We can't do anything… He needs to go to the infirmary" April said looking up at Faith, "I'm experienced at healing but I'm not good enough for this"
"Alright" Faith said, "You stay here and keep him awake and alive. We'll go into town and I'll send Chase back with a team of Chansey"
"Oaky" April nodded.
"Please hurry?" Rika cried.
"Stop crying Rika" Shadow ordered hoarsely, "Man up"
"Even in the state she was in she couldn't help but smile and give a small chuckle. She looked at him as he lay there covered in his own blood. His eyes were closed and she still held a smile.
"There's the beautiful I've been waiting for" He said with his eyes still closed, "I'd open my eyes but they feel heavy as lead"
"It's okay Shadow" She said looking up and down his body, "I can't believe I did this to you"
"I can" He smiled, "I always knew you were strong… strong enough to where you wouldn't need me when I finally found you"
"I don't want to bring up a bad memory but how did your brother die?"
"When my trainer dumped me after beating the shit out of me, I ran back to our old hideout" He explained to her, "The area had been taken over by Zangooze and they jumped , I ran from them but they chased me and cornered me… he jumped in and protected me. A Zangooze got a perfect shot in and cut open his throat"
"Oh my Arceus" She said looking down to the blood stained grass, "I can't believe it…"
"My black bandana… it's all I have left of him"
April looked around after finding his sunglasses. She found his black bandana and grabbed it. She noticed the stitching on one corner of the square cloth. It read 'Best Bros for life. Zack and Shadow'. She brought them with her, safe in her small nap sack which held the team tool box. She walked up with an Oran Berry.
"Shadow" She said after biting a peace out of it, "I'm going to squeeze some Oran Berry juice into your mouth. It should help a little"
"Thanks April" He said before holding his mouth open. He drank what he could before he coughed up more blood, "I almost forgot… April, this is Rika. She's an old friend of mine"
"A couple of minutes ago, I couldn't tell" She said looking down at Shadow, "You should save your breath. Talking will make you weaker"
"It's times like this I wish I knew Rest" He smiled showing his blood red stained teeth again.
"I'm still sorry Shadow" She said softly.
"Will you stop apologizing" He ordered, "It's not all your fault"
She smiled seeing the tear slide over the matted, red caked fur. Even in his state he was trying to make her happy. It was working to ut she wouldn't admit it to him… she didn't have to, he already knew.
"Thank you Shadow" She smiled whispering softly as she waited with April.
Well there you go… I think this one came out pretty good.
Piece out,
ArchAngel