Chapter 8
Tsunami remembered the Mightyena's sneering face. "You lose!" he shouted triumphantly. Tsunami felt himself dipping into unconsciousness, then everything went black. Did I pass out? But he could still hear the surprised shouts of the others.
"What the…?" The dark type growled, and Tsunami heard shuffling on the arena. Who could that be…? A loud shriek echoed throughout the room, and a loud thud resounded, followed by a shriek. What's going on? Tsunami felt himself slowly falling, until he could no longer hear the voices of those outside.
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"Tsunami?" He woke up on a large cot. The voice sounded like Lily's, and he felt her gently shaking his shoulders. "Hey there, get up now. That wasn't that terrible a shock."
"Ouch… I don't want to make it a bad habit of getting knocked out too much…" He groaned, before realizing what had happened. "I… Lily… I lost, didn't I? I…"
She rested her hand on his forehead. "Shh… don't worry now. You won, Tsunami."
"What? B-but how…?"
"After that blackout, the Mightyena had his throat slit. Nobody knows how, but you obviously were the winner."
"What?"
She sighed. "I know he was terrible to me, but seeing a Pokemon like that… not pretty."
Tsunami stood up. "So… he mentioned… sexual relations with appren-"
"No. I talked to an old friend of mine here. It's obviously bullshit. But then again, Vail was always known as being a sort of odd guy. Not many knew how creepy he was until today, though." She sighed. "Somebody is helping us… whoever it was…" She sat down in a chair across from him. She crossed her legs, a long tuft of hair covering her left eye. She peered at Tsunami from underneath her hair, those large, sun colored eyes… "Tsunami… umm, is something wrong?" She smiled at him, and chuckled. Tsunami always had thought of Lily as pretty… but the way she stared at him now… that look in her eyes gave him shivers. He had never really taken the time to appreciate how nice a figure she possessed.
He brushed off those thoughts. "Never mind. Where are the others?"
"Outside. Here, let's go."
They stepped outside the tent they had been in, and were greeted with hostile glances.
Some Pokemon whispered as they passed. "The witch! She killed him!"
"Ay! Look at that appearance spell she cast on herself to hide who she really is."
Even though she wasn't obviously showing it, she was clearly distressed with the comments, and Tsunami comfortingly held her hand as they walked. "Don't listen to them," he whispered into her ear.
She responded by tightening her grip gently. Lily led him into another tent, where the other three were talking.
"I just don't think that…" Siarnaq was deep in conversation with Pallene when he saw the two eons come. "Oh, you two. Tsunami, you alright?"
"Yeah. Honestly, that Umbreon's attacks hurt more. Siarnaq, I heard the Mightyena's throat was slit… that… that wasn't you, right?"
He shook his head. "With a scythe as big as mine, making that fine a cut in the dark is tough, even though I'm a dark type. I normally leave large gashes, like when I faced you Tsunami, but that cut was most likely a knife."
"We're actually pretty close to the tower, if I remember correctly. We just have to go along the beach in the East and we'll come to the mountain pass."
Lily frowned. "How did you make it all the way to my cave last time when you were injured?"
"I-I met a friend on the way down. She offered to teleport me far away to safety."
"Who?" asked Siarnaq curiously.
"She told me not to tell anybody. She said if Palkia found out, he would have her executed."
"I see… why didn't you tell me this before?" asked Siarnaq.
"I didn't want to betray her secret. I don't want to mention her again."
Siarnaq grumbled something, before walking ahead. "East, you say?"
"Yeah. According to one of the locals, we go along the Sunrise Beach, then head up along the Khirya mountain range, and pass through the-"
"Cave of Illusions," Siarnaq finished.
"Cave of illusions?" Lily pricked her ears. "Isn't that dangerous?"
"Yes. We're going to need your help Lily." Pallene picked up her large bow, and strapped it to her back. "Only an illusionist can see through the traps in that cave. We're going to need your help."
"Oh no," said Lily, shaking her head. "I can't do that!"
"Of course you can," said Pallene. "You're talented at illusions, and I expect you can see through them just as well."
"I…"
"C'mon, Lily. We trust you," added Tsunami.
She blinked, then bravely said, "Alright. I'll give it my best shot."
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Madison heard a faint voice in her head. "Leafeon. Leafeon!"
"Wh-Who is that?!" She rubbed her eyes and jumped to her feet. She had been waiting inside a room that was relatively empty, bar a small bed she had been resting on. She had made sure to lock the door. "Sh-show yourself!"
"Easy there. You have to get out of here. You don't want master Palkia to find you!"
"Show yourself." The voice sounded relatively high-pitched, and carried an accent she had never heard before.
After a sigh, out of the darkness emerged a small Pokemon. "I am Celebi, the time travel legendary!"
"How did you get in here?" Since the Pokemon hadn't attacked her, she assumed this little Pokemon wasn't a threat.
"I've been following you ever since you escaped, remaining invisible. I snuck in here with you."
"But you're a legendary… why would you follow me without turning me in?"
The psychic-type blinked. "Not all of us are satisfied with Palkia's leadership. He is cruel to you mortals."
"I… well, I heard the stories… but… can't you go back in time?"
She sighed. "Space and time are connected. Both brothers share a small responsibility for the other's domain. I would not be able to disrupt time without Palkia sensing it."
"Oh. I guess I could see that…"
Celebi turned around sharply, to stare at the door. "We have to get you out of here. Lucky for you, the fortress is docked right now."
"Fortress? So… I'm…"
"Yes. You're in the land of the legendaries, Leafeon."
"Oh my…" Madison felt sick. This was not good.
"I assume you're Madison, mate of the great assassin that Palkia tried to get…"
"Landon? Where is he?"
"I don't know." Celebi slowly opened the door. "Madison, we have to get you out here quick!"
"Wait!"
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"Urgh. I hate sand so much. It gets in my hair!" complained Pallene.
"I don't know. I'm not a fire type, so I can't say anything," commented Lily.
Siarnaq and Tsunami were walking a little ways behind the girls. Aero was flying overhead, scouting. "Lily is young," commented Siarnaq. "Even younger than you, Tsunami," he added with a nudge.
"And?"
"Oh well…" He shrugged. "Just saying… you two are at an age where you should start looking for mates."
Tsunami pushed Siarnaq. "Shut up."
"HEY!" Up above, Aero had shouted. "I see something massive in the distance!"
Tsunami looked up. "What? What do you see?"
"I… I… it's a ship!"
Siarnaq jumped up. "A ship?! Aero, get down! Get down now!" but it was too late. In the distance, ahead, they heard a large boom, followed by a shriek. Aero's right wings had been hit, and he was slowly sailing down to the sand below. Siarnaq quickly moved to catch the Staravia.
"What was that?!"
"I don't kn-"
Aero groaned in Siarnaq's arms. The Absol's face looked grave. "Pirates. We must hide!"
The trees along the beach were a good hundred feet away. "Let's run over there- gah!" Lily yelped as she fell into the sand.
"A hole!"
"Hands up!" They heard a commanding voice behind them. "Or die…" In front of them was a Flareon with a large cigar in her mouth. She had a large pistol pointed straight at Tsunami's face. "You heard me, water-type." Tsunami slowly did as she commanded. "Well well… not one, but two of my kin," she commented, looking into the pit. She threw her cigar onto the sand nearby. Around them, various water types surrounded them. "What's your name, Vaporeon?"
"Tsunami."
"Where ya heading?"
"Doesn't matter." Siarnaq stepped in, hands still up. "I've heard of you. You're-"
"Lira the red. I'm captain 'round here, darky, and you're telling me where you two are heading. And don't think I won't shoot. My searing bullets will leave a mark even on water types. I'm talking to you, Vaporeon."
Tsunami shrugged. The Flareon was quite young, and cute in the "if you try get in bed with me, I'll slice your genitals off" sort of way. "I believe you, captain… err, Lira."
She glared at him. "You should shut up, eon. It was a rhetorical question!" She slapped him across the face hard. "You folks are coming back with me!"
The five of them were led across the beach to the large wooden ship. Next to Tsunami, a Kabutops snarled, sharpening his blades. "Don't fuck around with our captain, water-type." He said water type as if he forgot he was also one.
They arrived at a dining room, filled with very nice treasures, most of it lined with rubies.
"Favorite color?" asked Pallene.
The Flareon grinned. "What, problem Ninetales? You should know how much our type loves red. Grive, Pulce, leave us. I would like to talk to our guests alone." The Kabutops and a Armaldo bowed before leaving the dining room. A silk cloth lined the table, and a candle lit the room. The Flareon sat down on a large chair adorned with rubies, one of her legs resting upon the armrest. She took a large bite out of an apple. "Now then, let's talk about terms of me releasing you guys."
Lily sat down next to Tsunami. The four of them had lost their weapons, and the Flareon had her pistol.
"So… what's your name, sweetie?" The question was directed at Lily.
"Lily.'
She looked at Tsunami, then looked back at Lily, who was now holding his hand.. "Is she your mate?"
"No," they both said simultaneously.
"Oh good." The Flareon flew out of her seat. "So you won't get jealous if I start flirting with him right?" taunted the Flareon.
"What?!" exclaimed Lily. "Hey! Don't…" The Flareon clapped her hands, and a mob of water types muscled out his friends. "Don't listen to him, Tsunami!"
Tsunami felt the Flareon whisper in his ear seductively. "Listen Vaporeon… I've never been one for a relationship. But you're a handsome male… what do you say?"
"Err about what… oh right! Where's Aero?"
"The bird? Don't worry, we're looking after him." The Flareon continued her whispering. "Listen… I'm the queen of these seas. You take me as your mate, and you'll rule it all. But," she said, slowly lowering a hand to his crotch, "you'll rule me. You'll be captain of me," she said softly. She leaned forward in front of him, giving him a clear view down her shirt. "Do you like this?" she teased. "Will you mate with me?"
He stood up, and stepped back. "Now now… let's not rush into this. I'm not interested… I'm sorry."
She chuckled. "What? Need to see more, boy?"
"H-hey! Leave me alone, pervert!"
She slowly started unbuttoning her top. "Don't lie, Tsunami…"
"Lira, you're pretty, but… no decent girl should be doing this! Even a pirate captain…"
He gulped. Her unbuttoned cloak revealed her soft skin. "What is it, Tsunami? Need more convincing-"
"No!" he shouted. "I… I think I might have something for you, captain."
"Oh really? What is it?" She slowly reached behind her back, and Tsunami quickly started opening Lily's pack. Here! He pulled out the first vial, a small pink one. This is it, I think!
"Captain, here!" He uncorked the vial. The Flareon sniffed it. "What is this?" she asked, her lust seemingly forgotten. "Is this an aphrodisiac?"
"No. It'll cure your inappropriate behavior!"
She shrugged. "Whatever." She poured it down her throat, and promptly collapsed.
He wiped some sweat from his brow. He picked up the vial from her limp hands, then put it back in the pack. Then he felt his blood turn to ice. He pulled out another vial, this one filled with a yellow potion.
"This one is used to cure lust, say, a heating female," he remembered Lily saying.
If he remembered correctly, the pink one was an aphrodisiac.
He turned around to see the Flareon had vanished. He grabbed Lily's pack and dashed out of the room without looking back.
"Lily!"
"Tsunami!" He heard her call out. "Where are you?"
"I've got a heating Flareon hot on my tail! Where are- OOF!" He ran straight into the guards who had been escorting his friends.
"Tsunami!" said Lily happily.
Pallene quickly helped him up, and tossed him his sword, which one of the guards had been holding. "Thanks."
"Where's that captain? Did she try-"
"Sort of… she tried seducing me, but I think she's heating…"
"Oh. You look like you found my pack. Did you give her the yellow potion?"
"No… I accidentally gave her the… err, pink one…"
Lily smacked her face. "This is bad… really bad… that pink one is a powerful love potion, and-"
"I know… the yellow one is still here."
She looked at it, then murmured, "This is my last one…" She handed it to Tsunami. "You make sure you don't waste it!"
Siarnaq looked around. "We have to get off this ship! We can't have a horny pirate captain chasing us…"
"Where's Aero?"
"They took him down the stairs… I don't think-"
"I'm here," said a weak voice. Aero waddled up next to them. "Shit… I can't fly now…"
"It's okay, bud. Look, I've got a horny Flareon chasing me… we're going to have to run now…" Siarnaq picked up the bird Pokemon, and they ran off of the ship.
They kept looking back, but they were not challenged. Hmm… I wonder where she went, thought Tsunami.
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"Captain? Cap'n Lira!"
"What?" She rubbed her eyes. She just had the weirdest dream that she had started undressing in front of some Vaporeon. In front of her was Grive the Kabutops, her right hand man. Then she gasped. "EEP!" She was completely naked. "D-did I have sex with a Vaporeon?"
Grive shook his head. "No… I watched you try seducing him, but he refused. You stripped down in front of him, and-"
"Grive!"
"Yes cap'n?"
"This stays between us, alright?"
"Of course. He handed you some pink liquid, and you drank it, then collapsed. Then I saw you get up, and you offered to have sex with a few of the shipmates…"
"So nobody did me?"
"Yeah… maybe the Arcanine Lloyd considered it, but I told him no…"
"So how the hell did I get like this, Grive?!"
"I had to stop him while he was undressing you, cap'n."
"Fuck… he saw everything… I gotta have a word with that bitch… by the way, where did those folks we captured go?"
He shrugged. "I don't know. I think they ran away… but," he added with a whisper, "if any word gets out you tried mating with a Vaporeon and were rejected, it would destroy our reputation."
She sighed. "I guess we should let 'em go. Grive, I'm not a slut… I was just heating."
"I know cap'n." He tossed the Flareon her bra, and she put it on quickly. He turned away.
"One more thing Grive."
He turned around. "Yes, cap'n?"
"Toss me a cigar, will you?"
He grinned. "Of course. Ready to sail?" he asked, tossing her the cigar.
"Yep. Time to get the bastard who gave me these scars." She traced a finger around the mark on the side of her stomach. Palkia, you'll get what you deserve soon enough…
What's next? More perverts? Nah… maybe… OK, fine, I don't know what's going to happen next… hopefully, it'll be interesting. As always, read and review folks.
