"Alright, now just step on the scale and I'll record you're height and weight." She gestured as she continued to write more information on her clipboard.

Naruto stared at the height measuring contraption in slight dismay... - "Huh, you're shorter than average... I'm gonna have to get the girl's chart." –

Then again, it had been awhile. Not since he was twelve he realized, when they were preparing to take his shinobi identification picture.

As he stepped onto the scale, he glanced at the physician out of the corner of his eye. Cautious, her brow had been raised nearly the entire examination.

Leaning over, she glanced at the weight monitor and scribbled some more before moving onto his height.

"It's interesting," His heart skipped a beat, before he could utter a word she continued, "There seems to have been no record of you until only recently." She stated, writing down his height, she glanced at him out of the corner of her eye.

Naruto quickly turned to her as she walked away, "Well I did grow up in a small... village. On one of the Orange Islands." He muttered.

She tapped a pen against her chin…

"It's uncommon, but not unheard of records being lost under various circumstances. In any case it's fortunate you've become a Tamer… Hn- no matter," She shrugged off, he was just another Tamer, not entirely worth the overtime to delve any further she decided as she placed the board on her desk, "You shouldn't have to worry about that anymore."

The humanoid pokegirl nodded, "Alright you may get dressed, we're finished here."

Naruto nodded absently, standing only in a pair of black boxers he grabbed his pants, not for a second taking his eyes away from that clipboard on her desk… his thumbprints, blood type, age and appearance...

~ Height ~

Until she finally noticed, "Hm? Is there something the matter?" curious to his wary stare.

Naruto snapped out of it, looked over at her and at a loss for words. Glancing at the clipboard he simply pointed at it, "Did you use the boys chart?" He asked.

She stared at him, "I'm sorry?"

He turned his attention to it completely, "The chart you used to measure my height. Did you use the boys chart?" He rephrased a little clearer.

The Physician glanced at the clipboard, then back to him unsurely, "Yes I did. You're slightly under the average height for your age," she waited for his reaction as he stared blankly.

Then back to her, "By how much?" She had no idea where this was going, "... four inches. It's nothing to be worried about, growth spurts may occur at different times for each indivi-"

"Isn't that like the average for a fourteen year old?" He asked eagerly.

The Pokégirl stared at the half-dressed sixteen year old for a soft moment, "Yes it is." and suddenly his teeth were really showing, his eyes widening slightly.

'I grew...!' At least, according to when he was twelve, "Hehehah! Thanks!" He grinned, turning back around to finish getting dressed.

She stared for a second, turned, and then glanced back, "You're welcome." She replied cluelessly turning away.

He had no idea he had grown, that meant that Hinata had grown with him! He had never noticed but now he was no longer short for his age... Hell yeah!

He couldn't stop smiling as he bid his farewell and left the examination room. Walking down the corridor of the transport station, he came to the front desk, an Ingenue Pokégirl waiting for him.

He spotted Hinata, Tashira, and Yue each standing around the lobby waiting for him.

"Both of your Pokégirls have been examined. Here you are," The Ingenue reported, handing him his Pokéballs, "Based on the results of your evaluation and records pulled from your Pokédex, you've been deemed eligible to participate in the annual Blue League Sadie Pokéns Festival tomorrow." She relayed.

Naruto glanced up, his eyebrows rising, "Ah? That's great to hear!" Going on to scratch the back of his head, "I was kinda worried we wouldn't qualify."

The Ingenue was occupied typing in the status of two traveling Tamers entering the League, but answered off-handedly, "Advantageous leniencies work in the favor of traveling Tamers not native to Blue League. It's no trouble at all regarding the psychic evaluation, however you should note that we don't provide the same benefits for all events in Blue, nor may other Leagues provide similar benefits for their events." Judging by his records, the novice Tamer could use the tip.

Naruto nodded blankly, "Aha thanks. I'll be sure to get right on it!" He chuckled, giving a thumbs up.

Looking up from her computer screen, she smiled genuinely and nodded, "Welcome to Blue League."

He nodded and happily thanked her.

Tashira raised a brow as he walked over, "What are you grinning for?"

The Shadow Cat perked up, "Ooh- maybe the physician did more than just give a routine physical!" She teased.

Hinata's lip twitched, "I'm sure nothing of the sort happened," She denied shutting her eyes as she chuckled… then opened a magenta colored eye, "Naruto?"

Naruto blinked before waving a hand, "Ahha no of course not." He confirmed, shaking his head at the henged Hyuuga.

The three relaxed as he continued.

"It's no reason, just glad we finally got that out of the way," Hinata nodded in agreement as he released Kiya and Myrel, the two forming behind him.

"Ahh~ finally!" Kiya stretched "Might I suggest a hotel? I could really use a nice warm bath right about now."

"Oi…" Myrel rolled her eyes "You took two baths before the transport already."

Hinata smiled at the impatient Pokégirls, "It seems that we've been cleared to enter the League." The red-clad teen nodded excitedly as they turned to the exit and pushed open the exit doors to the see the city they've been transported to.

ARC III

*Snap!*

Yue began to pout.

*Click* Kiya retorted as she hummed in amusement.

"Gggh- Hold still~!" Yue whined, her teeth biting down on Kiya's yellow-tipped ear causing the Myobu to yip. The Myobu waved her head, biting on the Shadow Cat's cheek, her three tails reached around to dominate and strangle Yue's only one.

~ Hisss ~

Yue hissed, hands moving to try and gain the upper hand, however the celestial fox's own were wrestling with hers to try and reach her sensitive stomach.

"You think you're so good don't you," Yue challenged, raising off the couch to attack from above.

"Hmhm, well I have reclaimed my strength over you, back to being your older sister thanks to evolving." She entertained, her hands and feet keeping her at bay from reaching her.

"Feh, are all Celestial's as cocky as you are," She accused, gnawing at the forearm pushing against her shoulder "Orh- arh whe jush- luckyy." She muffled out.

"I suppose if anyone were receptive to such a thing as luck, it would be one of us- hmhmhm!" she charmed, at the opening she went forward and bit down on Yue's ear causing her to hiss and yowl again.

"-Kk! Not fair-"

"Tche! Will you guys give it a rest?" Tashira grunted in aggravation. The Dracass rolling her eyes at the feline and vulpine wrestle and play with each other on the couch across from her.

Kiya hummed "Hmhm, but it's so cute to watch Yue try." She justified, continuing to indulge in Yue's play as she meowed and yowled in growing competition as Kiya clicked her teeth inches from the Shadow Cat's nose in taunt.

Tashira continued to watch the two curl and contort "Tch." Giving up, she returned to her scroll of Dragon techniques, a similar scroll of attacks beside her containing flight.

The Dragon-type glanced at the counter between them, the PPHU was set up with Myrel's Pokéball attached to it for a good forty minutes now.

How fortunate for the Dracona that they developed this method of training after she joined the harem. Nonetheless, that ought to shave down half a year's training to a couple months.

Looking back to the list of dragon techniques, she continued to think about what she would focus on once it was her turn in the healing unit. Each of the Pokégirls promising that each and every day they would dedicate at least one hour to the healing unit training method to get as much as they could of it.

Tashira grinned once her eyes rested on a few certain techniques. The healing unit was the perfect way to take full advantage of molding their energy to experiment with new attacks.

*Bzzzt*

"Yeowch! You did that on purpose!" Yue complained, fire starting in her eyes as she began to bring forth her own energy.

~ Hmhm! ~ Kiya laughed, diddling her yellow-tipped fingers as electric sparked between them "Sorry Yue, I guess that I'm just not fully use to these -Hmm- shocking changes." She replied, sticking her tongue out at her it sparked bits of blue like an electric circuit.

Naruto couldn't help but smile as he continued glancing at the newly evolved Pokégirls, just as happy as Yue and Kiya evidently were.

Thankfully, even with the obvious evolutionary behavioral differences that developed in the two, they still got along just as famously as before, perhaps even more so.

The blonde Tamer indulged in studying up on the new League they were in, one of the books Hinata and he purchased from the library, 'Basic Understanding: League Primer Edition'. It would help to know what type of terrain and customs would be presented for the rest of their journey here.

A few notes of interest being that Blue League was divided up into four separate districts: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. However, a majority of that land being feral land overrun by Pokégirls, criminal activity, and ruins.

Although, around the surviving district cities, farming was an expected lifestyle due to the abundance of kattle in the open lands, Pokéranches were also common and sold for reasonable prices to help with farm properties.

In regards to cities and towns there were only a large handful in each league, not including small communities that have been on the uprise in the past few years, at least three to four new communities announcing themselves each year.

Naruto's brows furrowed, although sometimes a community would be either overrun by Pokégirls or by criminal activity.

It cautioned travelers that they were likely to run into both in the wild lands.

- - - - Dublin: (Human Population - Approx. 121,000) - - - -

Dublin is a young city, not in age, but in its people. Fully half of the inhabitants are below the age of 20. Dublin is the capital of the Ireland region and this is reflected in the grand architecture seen throughout the reconstructed portions of the city. Dublin's life blood is pharmaceuticals. They produce medicines for human and pokegirl alike. Potions of all types are manufactured here in small companies that in turn sell them to various corporations for marketing. Recently sales to foreign markets have dropped as Dublin has started to reflect the nationalism currently sweeping the Blue League.

- - - xXx - - -

*Clap*

Shutting the book he shrugged. Reading all he could about the Ireland district so far he decided to rest.

Looking over at Hinata he couldn't help but think back to the physical he had at the check-in station learning that he was growing and getting older, so much so that it was vastly different than how he'd been before they came to this world 'Hinata really has changed since then too.'

She was five feet and three inches, only an inch shorter than him. Her short hair, bangs barely reaching the edges of her chin, now descended just slightly past her shoulders. She liked to put the back up in a thin ponytail and leave two bangs to each side of her face.

Her muscles were toned, more so than how he remembered her being in the chuunin exams, and even the features in her face began to shape a little more womanly.

Naruto couldn't help but blush, noticing two assets that had also continued growing as well.

The blonde teen brushed a finger along his whiskers in thought 'I wonder what she would say.'

~ The Hyuuga giggled even more as she pushed her head into the crook of his neck, "You wanted to say something didn't you?" His eyes widened for a split second before she waved his anxiety away, "Don't worry Naruto," she assured, "Talking about your feelings is your first time after all. So I'll be gentle when you come around." ~

"Well," he grunted and stood up, gaining the attention of their Pokégirls as they raised their heads once he turned to Hinata reading something of her own, "What does it say about the festival Hinata?"

Tashira raised a considered brow as she went to release Myrel from her Pokéball, she would want to hear this, the materializing Dracona blinked in mid-kata noticing Tashira pointing a thumb to their Tamers.

Hinata looked up from the festival pamphlet given to her at the check-in station.

"The festival starts at eight in the morning tomorrow," She answered glancing back to the pamphlet "I'll read it to you guys," she murmured.

- - - - Guidelines for Sadie Pokens Festival - - - -

On Sadie Pokens, exotic foods are prepared and distributed at government expense to all participating Tamers, Tradesmen and pet owners free of charge. Please note that all Tamers must participate (Researchers do not have to release their study pokegirls, but their private harem must attend), but Tradesmen and pet owners have the option of not doing so. For those who chose not to allow their pokegirls to participate and other citizens there is a small fee to attend. There are contests and entertainments galore and for this one day, pokegirls are allowed free access to most parts of society.

By the day before the event, a Tamer who wishes to entice new pokegirls to his harem must have compiled a Total Tamer Rank or TTR. This is a composite score based on the Tamer's battle rank, current number of pokegirls and his latest psychic evaluation by a League representative psychic or Celestial pokegirl.

At 0800 or 8 AM all pokegirls must be released from their pokeballs. Pokegirls in storage must be collected by their Tamer the day before and shall participate in the event. Pokegirls will be given their pokeballs and allowed to roam freely.

Tamers will be given a storage box in an easily accessible area with his or her TTR posted on it in numerical and graphical format. Experience has shown that Tamers with a higher score will need a larger box and these are available for no charge.

Pokegirls are free to wander the area when not busy enjoying the refreshments and entertainment. Ones that choose to leave their current Tamer do so by dropping their pokeball into a new Tamer's box. The boxes are designed to automatically activate any pokeball dropped into them and recover the pokegirl to which it is attuned.

Once a pokegirl joins a new harem, she becomes the property of the new Tamer to dispose of as he sees fit.

Pokegirls do not have to leave their current Tamer and may either put their ball into his box or may simply return to him before the end of the festival.

At 2000 or 8 PM any pokegirl who has not chosen a Tamer becomes fair game for capture by any Tamer who can successfully do so. He may not use other pokegirls for this and may not pursue a pokegirl who has obviously chosen a Tamer. A pokegirl may not be pursued into a private domicile or closed public building.

It has been noted that on occasion human women have been stressed enough to threshold during these events and while they do become eligible for capture, capture cannot begin until 2000.

Civil service animals are not eligible for Sadie Pokens capture and any attempt to do so will be dealt with harshly.

- - - xXx - - -

"Hm," Naruto rested his arms behind his head "Sounds easy enough," starting to grin.

"Yes it does," Hinata agreed "As long as we show the Pokégirls tomorrow that we are capable and worthy Tamers, then that should satiate their desires."

"Ah?" Naruto paused before blushing.

"I didn't mean it like that Naruto!" Hinata jumped as their Pokégirls started laughing.

"So all we have to do is drop our Pokéballs into your box once it starts." Tashira surmised.

Kiya nodded "We have until eight to convince potentials to join our harem."

Yue sprung up excitedly "After that we can just capture them anyway!" She rejoiced.

Myrel smirked glancing between her Pokésisters, it did interest her thinking about who they considered worthy enough to join their harems.

"Hold on." The Myobu was the only one not so enthused for tomorrow's event as she crossed her arms in slight concern "Naruto, Hinata. I wish to bring up something before we get ahead of ourselves." She began, gaining everyone's attention.

"Huh? What is it Kiya?" Naruto asked.

Her three tails waved cautiously "Since we will be bringing in more Pokégirls tomorrow, I feel that I have to caution you guys," looking at them surely "Your method of unveiling your secret to any Pokégirl that joins your harem."

Each of them perked up.

Naruto glanced at Hinata for a moment "What about it Kiya? Is something wrong?"

The white-furred kitsune blushed as she stuck out a tongue "Sorry, I don't mean to criticize or question you or anything. It's just that I'm getting a bad feeling in my gut," She justified.

"It's about how you tell a Pokégirl your entire secret once she joins your harem. It doesn't seem safe." She was met with an awkward silence, Naruto and Hinata's easy demeanor already out of sight at the mention of a crack in their procedure.

Tashira looked to be considering it as Yue and Myrel turned to the white-furred fox.

"What do you mean Kiya?" Hinata becoming curious.

"W-well not to put you on the spot," Kiya waved, cheeks heating up. "What makes you think it's dangerous though?" Naruto added also getting curious.

"Actually. Kiya has a point," Tashira pointed out "Just because a Pokégirl joins you, doesn't always mean that they will be loyal toward you." She explained.

"Exactly," Kiya sighed "It's a little risky." She finished in relief at eyes turning to the other alpha.

Myrel began to frown slightly as she crossed her arms, leaning back against the counter she simply observed, not confident enough to have a say in this.

Naruto narrowed his brows "I see," getting an inkling for their concern "I mean if it's got a celestial feeling uneasy." He muttered in thought.

Yue's cheeks puffed up "Just because she's a celestial it makes it so much more important~" The Shadow Cat groaned "Okay so it needs to be changed, but I don't like tip-toeing around like we did with Myrel, keeping secrets even when we're alone just sucks feral tits." She complained starting to stand up.

"I agree with Yue." Myrel vouched "Whatever Naruto and Hinata decide to do I don't want to hold back my tongue or my training." At least that she was true about. Tashira agreed.

"I think we're all in agreement for a change then, but what do you suggest Kiya?" Hinata nodded in appreciation.

The Myobu shuffled her tails nervously "I also don't want to impede our training any more either, however now over forty other people know your secret," Before Naruto could interrupt she continued, "I mean- Kitsuto and Jiroshi may have been your choice to tell, but it was their choice to tell their Pokégirls which you couldn't control. It was lucky for us that they were who they were."

Starting to pace she looked at both Naruto and Hinata evenly "It's true none of us want to have to watch what we say or do around a Pokégirl alongside us, nor can we just tell her everything once she joins. What I mean to say is that, Pokégirls that may be joining the harem tomorrow first need to prove themselves before being told your secret." She proposed

"Trust doesn't build in a day." She pressed "Pokéballs exist for a reason. Whenever we need to talk about our plans we can ball her up to train with the healing unit until she finally proves herself to you guys as Tamers, and in extension, me and Tashira as Alphas." Kiya concluded.

Yue and Myrel were already groaning, but the three-tailed fox had a point, it was too risky Tashira acknowledged.

Naruto and Hinata already began to look slightly impatient.

"We can give her tests," Tashira added on Kiya's behalf "Sparring tests, ask questions, observe and monitor their behavior, see how they interact with each of us, how they see the world through their perspective."

Despite the compromise the Dracass frowned unsatisfied, "But we need something more… definite."

Kiya, along with everyone else was listening.

"Like a time limit."

Naruto raised a brow, "A time limit?"

Tashira nodded, to be given at least a month then that would determine whether they all truly wanted her within a harem, "If they haven't managed to do that, then do we really want her in the group?" raising a valued point.

"Ehh?" Yue and Naruto cried out.

The Shadow Cat pouted "That doesn't sound fun at all, what if she is a really rare and awesome Pokégirl Tashira? Add on a few more weeks." She whined.

"Tch, if she hasn't gained our trust in a month then what's a few more weeks going to do? She poses a risk to our masters the longer we keep her," she flared "No matter how capable she is, nothing takes priority over Hinata and Naruto." She finished with a nod causing Yue to recoil in consideration, Kiya and Myrel perking their heads with solemnity.

Naruto paused and shared a look with Hinata before sighing, "Mnn, it does make sense." He muttered rubbing his head.

"Yes," Hinata coincided, raising up out of her chair "Then we shouldn't think on it any longer. Any Pokégirl that joins us tomorrow has a month to earn our trust before we deem her devotion genuine." Hinata decided.

"But that doesn't mean treating her like crap just because we don't trust her," Myrel grunted, a small glare at the three Pokégirls who nodded in return.

Naruto sighed heavily "Well, we should get ready for tomorrow then."

Hinata nodded, returning to the table she unfurled her scroll "It says that we need a Total Tamer Rank, thankfully, since we're foreign travelers, the Pokégirls at the transport station compiled one for us." She relayed as she unsealed two small white rectangle plastic boxes.

Attached at the front of the box was the sheet of paper with their TTR.

Naruto Uzumaki: Level 18
Battles Won: 7 Battles Lost: 0
Psychic Evaluation: No Available Data
# of Pokégirls: 2 (Novice/Low-Moderate Level)

Hinata Hyuuga: Level 17
Battles Won: 6 Battles Lost: 0
Psychic Evaluation: No Available Data
# of Pokégirls: 2 (Novice/Low-Moderate Level)

Tashira's cheek twitched.

"My fucking god," Myrel groaned, pushing a palm to her forehead as she blushed. Even Kiya and Yue couldn't help but lower their ears, Yue scratching her head awkwardly and Kiya looking down in embarrassment.

Naruto and Hinata blinked at the reaction. "Huh? What's wrong, is that bad?" Naruto asked looking at the score.

"Out of a composite score of one hundred, it's pretty bad." Myrel grumbled, shaking her head.

Hinata pushed her fingers together "Even still, aren't your reactions a little exaggerated?" She pushed.

Yue shook her head "It's far worse than even a simple novice Tamer Hinata." She answered reluctantly.

"Eh?" Naruto squinted at the paper, then back to the Pokégirls writhing in agony, "So?"

"SO!?" Tashira, Myrel and Yue chorused making them flinch.

Kiya had a gentle sympathetic look "Naruto, a Tamer's Total Rank represents all that you are as a Tamer. It tells Pokégirls your strengths, behavior and personality, weaknesses, how you would treat your Pokégirls and almost any other kind of quality that a Pokégirl looks for in a Tamer."

Tashira crossed her arms "Tche! Any Pokégirl looking at that score is gonna turn tail and run."

Hinata bit her lip, "Oh dear,"

Naruto stepped forward "W-well where is a beginning Tamer supposed to be?"

The Shadow Cat teleported next to him "At least in the mid thirties by now," Yue piped, then she scrutinized the box "This is more three… no more about two months of being a Tamer." Then she shivered as she stuck out her tongue and shook her head, "Noo thank you."

Hinata sweatdropped "That's a little harsh. Tashira and Kiya joined us within the first two months."

"Yeah that's the problem, at the time they were just Pokégirls that didn't know any better. Any moderately-leveled Pokégirl with some kind of experience won't be sniffing in your direction anytime soon." Myrel explained.

Naruto blanched "Come on, if they talk with us for a bit they'll find out that we're no slouches." He defended.

"Unfortunately with little battle and Tamer experience more than anything else to show for it." Kiya continued.

"What?" Naruto and Hinata continued to grow more and more horrified "They can just look at our statistic!" Hinata interjected.

"We know what you're capable of," Tashira grumbled, turning away "but it doesn't matter, what the composite score says is what they'll see." Any hope she had for strong worthy Pokégirls joining their harems were out the window.

Naruto and Hinata looked at each other.

"It says that you wouldn't make it a year."

Xx

xX

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

~ "Alllright everyone, Sadie Pokéns Festival has officially begun! All participants should now have all Pokégirls within their possession released. Please remember to follow all guidelines and remember, have fun! Try out some of our entertaining games and be sure to try our food stands filled with all types of exotic foods!-"~

Hinata looked up at the early morning fireworks signaling the start of the festival, box strapped to her back in a backpack fashion, she tuned out the voice echoing across the streets as she focused on eyeing this large extravagant modern-esque city.

"Haha! Alright let's go!" Naruto cheered excitedly beside her with their Pokégirls in tow as they casually dropped their Pokéballs into the box strapped to their respective Tamer's back.

Hinata smiled, the Pokégirls loitering the streets far surpassed the number of humans in the city, Pokégirls as young as sixteen and short as four feet to Pokégirls as old as thirty and as tall as eight feet brushed passed in search of a human to their liking.

"How exciting," Hinata breathed, eyes taking in the festivities, "Ooh! Look at her, so elegant~" She murmured, eyes shifting left to right, they were selling masks at that stand over there!

Myrel sweatdropped at both Hinata and Naruto's behavior, gushing at all these events and eyesores walking around, while they held the form of a sixteen year old, they didn't act like it.

"Heehee, what kind of girls do you think will like us?" Naruto asked eagerly.

Tashira sighed, "I'm telling you, with that Tamer Rank, you're only going to attract annoying and weak Pokégirls." Slouching her shoulders.

"Well even still Tashira," Hinata waved gently "They can be trained and grow stronger in time."

Kiya's tails waved in amusement as she added in, "Not to mention, with a simple point of their 'dex they can see if her evolutionary path is strong enough to keep up with the rest of us." Nudging the irritated Dracass.

Yue grinned, pushing on the Dracass as well "Yeah, after all Kiya started as a Kitsune and I a Catgirl, now we're rare-types! Don't be so quick to judge," She egged, teleporting on her opposite side once Tashira turned her head.

"Tche!" It would just take too damn long to catch up. Hinata could understand the Dragon-type's impatient attitude, but still a weak Pokégirl held potential and that excited her still.

Hm?

Hinata snapped to her right at the young mouse-type suddenly at her side sniffing her. The group stopped as they each snapped to the Pokégirl raising a curious brow, a blush on her cheeks and a nervous but polite smile.

"Hi," She said, shifting a wary eye to the one visible dragon type and trying to ignore that they were all together: Rare-types "My names Danni."

Hinata smiled, shorter than her own five foot and six inch Henge frame "Oh, hello," she greeted happily.

She rubbed her forearm "I saw you from… over there," thumbing to her female Tamer and three Pokésisters waiting by a stand with the collection of festival masks.

"Oh? It's nice to meet you," Hinata introduced herself as the mouse-type began to smile more. Naruto waited beside her and introduced himself as well with a grin and his arms behind his head.

Danni was a fluttering little thing, complimenting her harem "And… you're really cute too Hinata," She flirted with a blush "You have really pretty eyes."

Hinata blinked "That's so sweet of you," She thanked, glad that she had decided to change her henge eye color since they arrived.

Myrel raised a brow at Tashira's quickly reddening face, "Something wrong Dracass?" She whispered.

Her response was a low guttural growl.

Ah, she was one of those dragon-types that hated mouse-types. Myrel couldn't help but start to laugh under her breath despite Tashira telling her to shut up.

"Be nice. She could end up being your next Pokésister ya know," Myrel teased.

Tashira's left brow twitched, her fists starting to tighten at Yue's slowly growing smile "She is kinda cute~" The Shadow Cat encouraged, wiggling an eyebrow suggestively "Hinata might just have to cut your time down a few to make room for her."

A chord struck within the Dracass as she grunted territorially, walking up to Hinata and the Pokégirl which stopped their chatting and incidentally gained the attention of her group and other bystanders.

The mouse-type shrunk back at Tashira's gaze bearing down on her and hot air exhaling from her nose.

Hinata blinked at her scrutinizing alpha, "Tashira?"

…

The now draconic formed Tashira stomped, "Shoo! Scat," She brushed her hands at her-

"Yeit!" Danni squeaked, backing up as her eyes widened.

"Go on get-" She waved some more as the mouse-type nearly sprouted tears and ran back to her Tamer's side "No way my Hinata's taking in any buck-toothed, scrawny little-"

"Tashira!" Hinata announced surprised, Yue and Myrel breaking out into a fit of laughter, Naruto stunned as Kiya shook her head with a sweatdrop.

"Tashira~" Naruto groaned under his breath.

Despite the Hyuuga teen trying to apologize to the crying mouse-type in the arms of her Tamer it was hopeless, she was no longer interested and received the mean glare from her Pokésisters and Tamer herself, as well as a few shaking heads from Pokégirls and Humans watching the spectacle.

~"Sheesh, such an ill-trained Pokégirl."~

Tashira hmphed, cheeks red and her head down as she followed the group at the very back, receiving a scolding from the small female Tamer in her dragon form in front of all these people chuckling and scrutinizing her had her feeling embarrassed and angry. The laughs of her Pokésisters didn't help either. She mentally recited the anger management exercises Hinata told her to do.

"Honestly," Hinata sighed with her eyes closed, "At times I just don't know about her," She mumbled shaking her head with her hands on her hips.

Naruto grinned, "I guess it wasn't meant to be, I mean you want a Pokégirl to get along with the rest ne?" he continued sniggering as Hinata continued to lament.

For most of the morning they traveled the large city that was Dublin and partook in their exotic food samples, games and festival souvenirs. Pokégirls now and then came up to them to chat and flirt, but overall, both still each only had two Pokéballs in their box.

"So what about you guys?" Naruto asked, placing an elastic band with fox-type ears on it atop his head that Kiya got him from one of the stands.

"What do you mean?" Myrel questioned, slightly irritated at the souvenirs because it made him look silly. Then glared and shook her head at a common-type Pokégirl who almost started to walk toward him until she saw the Dracona's threatening gaze to keep her moving.

Naruto adjusted the fake silver fox tail tucked at the back of his waistband "Well the composite score might make us look lame, but what about when they see that we have rare and very rare Pokégirls in our harems?"

Hinata looked over in thought "It could be that's what's been fascinating the Pokégirls so far?" pink cat-type ears atop her head and a pink cat tail tucked behind her made Yue giggle even louder.

Tashira raised a thoughtful brow "Hm that actually might be what's been aiding you two so far."

Yue interjected almost annoyed "What about the fact that they look ridiculously in shape and good looking for their age? Hellooo~!" Waving her arms as she teleported in front of Hinata and Naruto "Even if the age is fake-mmff!" stifled by one of Kiya's white tails wrapping around her head.

Taking her tail away Yue spat bits of her fur out as she gave a mini-glare at the Myobu. She exhaled, "Looks only go so far Yue," Kiya laughed "But I agree that undoubtedly helps as well."

"However," The celestial fox entertained "It could be the apparent feel of the essence their energy gives off from encasing them to change their appearance, a high-leveled Pokégirl could mistake it for Naruto and Hinata just brimming with raw energy from blood gifted enhancements." that could also play into it.

So far Kiya and Myrel have been judging the Pokégirls by looks and usefulness, Tashira and Yue were kind of disjointed as one wanted strength and good looks, while the other was looking purely at the looks and for an amusing personality.

Naruto and Hinata giggled at each other and their furred ears and tail.

"Tch, we should be looking at their experience levels if you ask me." Tashira grunted.

"That'll be too narrow, it's best to judge on potential." Kiya rationalized, although Yue quickly refuted both of their preferences to say that she didn't want a boring or ugly looking Pokégirl even if they could be strong.

Myrel shook her head "This is hopeless, none of it matters if we can't convince any of them to join." She reminded.

*Giggling and Chuckling*

"Hm?" Their heads snapped to their Tamers seemingly not taking this as seriously as Hinata tugged at his fox tail, this was a grand opportunity damn it!

"Naruto what do you think?" Hinata asked, rubbing her fingers over her cat tail with slight intrigue. Naruto seemed to snap out of it "Huh? Oh- uhm," He muttered, scratching the back of his head and taking his gaze away from Hinata to his Pokégirls in thought.

"Right. Ideas –Uhm." They all awaited his answer as he looked up at the roof edges of the high buildings in seeming half-assed contemplation. "Naruto?" Myrel called to get him back on point.

"-Eh? Oh -Errm," Turning back around to the group Naruto stared for a moment, glancing at Hinata every so often before he suddenly shrugged "How about we split up?" he suggested.

"Split up?" Hinata followed intrigued.

He nodded, looking at Hinata out the corner of his eye, "Yeah" pulling off the straps with the plastic box he pushed it into Kiya's confused chest, "You guys explore one section of the city, find whoever you guys find worthy and attempt to persuade them to join. Hinata and I will do the same elsewhere and then we all regroup later." He proposed confidently.

Their Pokégirls stared at him far longer than he was comfortable with each holding a dubious or inquisitive look at this sudden turnaound.

"You would… really trust us with that responsibility Naruto?" Myrel asked.

He nodded absently "Yeah definitely."

"That's a good idea Naruto!" Hinata sang "Their Pokéballs are in the box so no one would be allowed to capture them and they are allowed free roam!" she said, handing Tashira her box.

Tashira narrowed her brows "I see, cover more ground in a shorter time frame, of course," nodding earnestly she smirked "Leave it to me I'll get the best damn Pokégirl I can fin-"

"Yeah yeah! Ooh this'll be fun!" Yue interrupted, bouncing back and forth.

Kiya nodded, "We'll try to find Pokégirls to your liking Naruto, Hinata." She smiled and leaned forward, "Preferences Master? Big boobs, nice butt, maybe a generous experience level?" she teased as he began to blush.

Hinata watched him with a growing smirk.

"Ahha- ahem -Okay," The blonde announced with a clap, pointing to the east at a large clock tower "When that clock tower strikes eight, we all meet up at the city park." Naruto declared before adding in with a serious nod "Additionally, don't forget the objectives we have to clear as well. This will be a good time to look into them." He concluded.

Raising their heads in memory, they became even more eager in this idea as they nodded "Right!" They each chorused.

The moment they began heading in the other direction Yue wanted to hold the box, Tashira pulling it away as Myrel argued with the Dracass about their plan of action, Kiya trying to keep the peace as they fell out of earshot.

Naruto and Hinata sweatdropped at their seemingly childish banter without Tamer supervision. Hinata scratched her head "Well they were certainly… eager." She murmured.

Naruto smiled sarcastically "I think Tashira and Myrel were afraid we'd screw up more than anything else." hoping maybe one or two Pokégirls might be able to meet their ridiculous prospects.

"Mmn," Hinata agreed, interlocking her fingers behind her back she turned on heel to face Naruto cutely "So, why'd you send them away?"

"Eh?" Caught off guard he blinked at her "What's that supposed to mean Hinata? We still have to look into that-"

She smiled with her tongue stuck out "I know you better than that Naruto, you were looking a little sidetracked back there," she leaned forward and he leaned back as she pushed a finger into his chest, biting the tip of her tongue with a growing indicative smile "Come onn~ you can tell me Naruto, did you have something planned?" She teased.

Naruto had a lingering smile at the edge of his lip, stepping back a bit in surprise 'Damn… she really is good at that, she saw right through me.' He had to give her credit "Er- yeah you got me there Hinata," He chuckled, a little hesitant to admit it "I sort of, kind of wanted them to leave for a little while."

Hinata smiled with her eyes shut "Hmhm! I knew it." She said confidently, now getting a little curious she peered up at him "What was your motive for that Naruto?"

He smiled nervously ~ "Sakura!" He waved, almost out of breath as she stopped to turn with a startled look, he rose his fists "Let's go eat at Ichiraku Ramen, like on a date! What do ya say?" She stared at him for a moment, then turned "Nope." She denied leaving him dumbfounded and stumbling with embarrassment. ~

Sakura never seemed to entertain the thought back then, he remembered he use to ask her out a lot in those days.

The blonde began to blush as he breathed "Wanna get something to eat? Like... on a date?" He murmured, turning away and looking up at the balloons attached to certain buildings.

Eh? Hinata's eyes opened, her teasing attitude vanished at the request. 'Did he…?' She stared at him in shock, her cheeks were suddenly beginning to burn as her face started turning red, her eyes wide and her lips agape speechless 'I didn't think he would.' To ask her out… like how he use to with Sakura, she remembered hearing Kiba and Shikamaru joking with Naruto about how he always use to ask her out almost every day.

'I just never thought he'd outright say it to me, especially not so soon,' He had always been an amateur at subtlety or timing, now of all places, but… she'd be hard pressed to deny such a request… like a dream made reality right before her eyes.

Naruto watched silently as she seemed to sober up, stepping closer to him to look up into his eyes he waited as she closed hers, giggled, and felt her arm wrap around his "Where should we go Naruto?"

'She said… yes?' Naruto allowed her to lead him away as she couldn't help but smile wide and stupidly.

So they've chose to come to Dublin. A smile slid across her lips at being lucky enough to have them arrive here out of all of Blue League. Standing on the roof of a building she looked twenty stories down at the city streets, simple music and friendly chatter echoed into the air and throughout the city… There they were.

'To think the fates would allow me this opportunity," Quickly filling with silent elation. That was them, she was almost sure of it, they matched the descriptions given to her despite small discrepancies, 'The female… I was told her eyes were blue.' Then again, she was forewarned that they were capable of something like this. The black-haired Pokégirl's eyes lit up as she peered down at the Dracass, Myobu, Shadow Cat and Dracona tailing behind the two, if the appearances of the two humans were uncertain, the coincidence of these Pokégirls specifically being in their harems left little doubt. 'I will not disappoint them.'

"Fucking hell woman, is it them or not?" A rather rude voice cut in impatiently "We don't have all goddamn day." A brown-haired Pokégirl grunted.

The Pokégirl peering over the edge glanced at them 'Such impudence.' Looking back down into the streets she continued walking alongside the edge in pace with them, "Corsairs like yourselves should remember why you're even here." She commented casually while remaining focused

A particular Pokégirl spat, out of the four that were standing behind this annoyance of a Pokégirl tailing their targets she stepped forward "Don't play with us goth, the sooner they're found, the sooner you can get the hell out of our way." She was eager, it was here they arrived and it was them that it was going to be, she'd be damned if it slipped out of their hands.

Another of the accompanying Pokégirls crossed her arms with a sigh "Have you found them or not Goth."

The Pokégirl's eyes seemingly pulsed "Oh yes" a widening smile seeping into her lips "I've found them." Their Pokégirls were now heading the opposite direction from the two Tamers.

The black-haired Pokégirl started to smirk, "Heh, 'bout fucking finally I'd say," already reaching into her pocket to tell of the good news.

Xx

xX

*Gulp… gulp* The dark haired Pokégirl chugged until finally putting down the cup and exhaling loudly, "Tahaha! Shut you up didn't it!" She laughed, her three Pokésisters sitting with her, one especially sour-faced at her defeat, along with their female Tamer at the round table beside the window. A pint in each of the Pokégirl's hands as they each joked and ribbed on each other.

Only their tamer, the human female was silent, hands wrapped around her cup and yet she had not taken one drink since they came in. To the simple eye they were just like any other harem with their Tamer treating them to a pub.

The Tavern they were in sat comfortably near the bay, right outside the window in an eye's view were ships lined along the docks.

~… Bzzz…. Bzzz ~ Hm? The dark haired Pokégirl grunted, catching the attention of her Pokésisters, her Tamer looked up at her out of the edge of her eyes.

Giving each of them a look she grabbed hold of the phone in her side pocket and flipped it open.

Observing the Tavern carefully, she brought it to her ear, "You called me in public. I assume it's for a good reason." She started conversationally. The other three Pokégirls sat in growing intrigue, one or another beginning to smirk or smile in anticipation. The odds of it being them… the odds of it being their group.

As the dark haired Pokégirl listened and spoke through the phone, the female Tamer began to tremble, her hands especially shaky as she looked down into her lap. She flinched when she felt the Pokégirl sitting beside her rest an amused hand on her thigh, the rosiness in her cheeks, the growing excitement from what this call meant and the way her tipsy mindset had her eyeing her Tamer only caused the female to tense even further.

~ "The goth says she's found them." ~

The dark-haired Pokégirl paused, resting her elbows on the table she started to smile "Ahh? So it's us… Tahahaa good." She nodded exultantly, "You know what this means for us then," she began seriously, her Pokésisters getting serious as well, "I don't think I need to spell it out… but their council has offered her a hefty sum. So please, for their sake, let's try to get this right hm? After all, you know how much she hates to disappoint her most generous contributors from *Snicker* You Know Where." She mocked using finger quotations causing the others to chuckle.

~ "Right. We'll get on with it then." ~

"Don't fuck it up." She ordered as she shut the phone.

The cup the human held was now beginning to clatter against the table from all her annoying trembling. The dark haired Pokégirl observed her Tamer "Hey Master?" She asked.

Her eyes reluctantly looked up, "Y-y… yeah?" she stuttered, voice strained.

She pretended to stretch and fake a yawn, "I'm getting a little tired, think we can go now?" she asked, already standing up, her Pokésisters doing the same.

As she took away her hand from the drink to stand up it began to tremble more visibly now that her hands were free from their grip, "S-sure we… c-can." One of the Pokégirls grabbing hold of her forearm as they left the Tavern.

Xx

xX

"Alright focus, Naruto and Hinata put us in charge of determining those worthy enough to join our harem." Tashira declared, walking forward confidently as her eyes scanned each Pokégirl that crossed her line of vision, "It's imperative that we do not let them down." She stressed.

"Hmph, coming from the one who went dragon-mode on little Danni?" Yue teased teleporting from her left side to her right as Tashira glared at her. The Shadow Cat bound in glee regardless, "Anyway I am in full agreement-whoaaho! Those things are bigger than my head!" Yue blurted already distracted as she eyed the voluptuous Pokégirl noticeably raising a brow in consideration to her comment as she walked by the feline waving her fingers with a pervy smile.

*Thump!* "Ack! What was that for~!" Yue cried, rubbing her head and turning to the dragon-type.

Tashira had an angry tick mark, "Get your head out of her chest, just because they're attractive doesn't mean they're strong!" tightening a fist warningly.

Myrel raised an irritated brow at the Myobu's eyes quietly lingering the curvaceous Pokégirl, it wasn't long ago when Kiya was looking at her the same way. "Well we got some time, I'm getting hungry." Myrel interrupted, small hints of beef could be smelt in the distance.

"You think electric types are common in Blue league?" Kiya questioned curiously, eyeing a few Pokégirls.

"Psh, screw the types, what we need to look for is personality." Yue determined, waving at a Pokégirl.

Tashira groaned pushing a palm to her head, "Rrgh- girls focus! We stop here," Tashira stated, stopping amongst the center of where she deemed the most activity and traffic was, this would be their hunting ground "This is where we'll hunt."

Kiya blinked "Hunt?" Myrel scratched her head in agreement with Kiya "So we doing this in teams or as a group?"

"Doesn't matter." Tashira waved off.

"Teams then!" Yue mewled.

Kiya looked over to the Dracass "Harems or alphas or-" Tashira twitched "Harems."

"Hey leader, are there going to be any restrictions on what Pokégirls we automatically rule out?" Yue questioned. Tashira was beginning to growl at the growing questions, "As long as they are rare and strong. We all have to agree to the girl before they join,"

The white-furred celestial fox began to smile at the idea of new members, "I think I'm going to make a great Alpha for our new Pokésisters," she nodded happily as her three tails began to wave.

Yue raised a brow as she teleported next to her "Didn't you pull rank last night to get Myrel to fix you steak?" She squinted at her and leaned with her hands on her hips "Not to mention you had her suck off one of your tails. We have enhanced hearing ya know!"

The Dracona snapped to the Shadow Cat, "What?" noticing a nearby Tamer glance at her as she shooed him off.

"Nice going dragon-type." Tashira taunted earning her an ashamed glare. "Arrgh- Shut up!"

Kiya blinked as her cheeks heated up "H-hold on, you have no idea how good that felt, you should try it." She suggested.

She was straight faced "I'll keep it in mind," Yue turned away and crossed her arms, "Let's just start already."

- - - - xXx - - - -

Kiya smiled as she leaned into the Pokégirl's view, one out of few she found interesting, "Hello there."

"Hm?" She grunted looking down at the fox-type leaning on the counter.

The Minotaura blushed as she stepped away from the fine china stand she was admiring "I wasn't going to touch it."

Kiya blinked "What?" then noticed the seller seated by his stand both tense and shaky but remained quiet at the cow-type going over his valuables for sale. Myrel stood next to her with crossed arms gaining the Minotaura's attention as well, glancing between the both of them.

The Minotaura realized the detail wasn't toward the breakable china, but herself in question, noticeably she relaxed "What is it?"

"You," Myrel cut in, more at her height "We're looking for competent Pokégirls and you're not the most pathetic within the area so we want to have you-huh?" looking to her alpha.

"Heheh~ Myrel I thought we agreed to let me do the talking." She whispered, pushing the Dracona out of her way.

She continued staring, although face a little more narrowed at the dragon-type's confrontational attitude. "Don't mind her." She looked down at the Myobu "I'm Kiya, a Myobu and the alpha of my Tamer's harem, and you met my Pokésister Myrel, a Dracona. What's your name?"

The muscular cow-type Pokégirl blew hot air from her nostrils "Taura." Straining not to blush.

They both blinked, the Dracona starting to smirk "Really?"

"-What do you girls want." She cut in irritated, turning away from the shiny stand to cross her arms and huff again, "I have only a few minutes before my Tamer comes back." She grunted looking both of them over, while they were interesting at first glance, she wasn't exactly thinking about other Tamers at the moment.

Kiya laughed to clear the air, "Anyways, we're looking for new Pokégirls to come join our harem and we wanted to get to know you and ask if you were looking for anyone?" She asked, seeing the Minotaura glance at the box strapped to her back.

She eyed the Dracona, she never liked dragon-types "She's really got you held down dragon-type, I figured you for the alpha." not to mention this celestial had this vibe coming off of her that was kind of maddening. "Hmph, I'm not following under any stuck-up celestial." She denied.

Kiya blinked as Myrel lifted her head at her, before she could take a step Kiya placed a hand on her stomach. Myrel looked down at Kiya, the fox had her eyes shut and her smile twitched beginning to falter as a vein seemingly showed through her fur on her forehead.

"Oh… why is that Taura?"

She looked over "I'm not looking for any new Tamers, especially one who would make a scrawny fox their alpha," Oh come on she insulted Naruto and her alpha, Kiya had to let her at her now, instead Kiya pushed against her stomach harder to keep her from stepping forward as the Dracona began to glower at her. The Minotaura smiled almost proudly as she leaned against the stand, "Besides, the one I got takes care of me just fine."

*Crash!*

Huh? The Minotaura tensed as she looked down, right by her left foot was a broken china tea pot, the cow-type slowly blinked as the salesman stood up in shock.

"Well I guess we'll be going then!" Kiya chirped, her hand coming off Myrel as she turned on heel, Myrel raised a brow and glanced from her alpha to the Minotaura apologizing to the salesman before she turned to follow.

"A-ah! I'm sorry I didn't mean to put my whole weight on- *Crash! Break!*" The salesperson cried out as two more valuables fell and broke to pieces, the Minotaura's eyes shot open, bending to scrap the pieces together she bumped the side of the stand to shuffle four more off to scatter along the ground.

"Gahhh!" He cried.

"I-I can go get my Tamer!" She explained to the small man as he pointed away from his stand "No! Rrrgh Just get away from my stand before you break something else dammit!"

*Crash!* "Fucking god you ossified cow!" He cursed putting his hands to his head and sinking to his knees.

"Kk- S-sorry!"

- - - - xXx - - - -

"You would prove an asset to either harem," Tashira explained, arms crossed.

She raised a brow at that "What do you mean?" the young Witch Pokégirl found curious.

"Both my Tamer and the other know Chakra, like those Kunoichi girls. They wanna move on to another energy-type soon and you could play a large part in that." Tashira answered, her forefinger tapping against her bicep in slight impatience.

"They wanna learn magic?" She was definitely intrigued, but the box sitting on the table between them caused her lip to quirk "… Not that I'm not grateful you'd consider me Dracass, because I am-"

"Tch- What's the problem?" Tashira grunted.

She looked up at her "The problem is she's only a level 17 and she's a girl, not much better for the boy either." The seventeen year old magic-type argued "I want to head to big places fast and no time for amateurs- not to be mean, but they've been Tamers for over half a year now and still that?" she questioned and pointed to the rank.

Her eyes brightened as she leaned on the table "Come join my Tamer Dracass, he's a level 35, a little green with subtlety and prowess but-"

"Just get the hell out of my face."

Tashira's knuckle cracked as even the weak witch wished her the best of luck and left in search of someone else.

- - - - xXx - - - -

"Yeep!"

Myrel's brow twitched at the small Pokégirl "Hold it you." Grabbing her by the scruff of her clothing just as she turned away.

~ "Give it a try Myrel, spread out and talk to some Pokégirls." ~

"Kah!" Covering her face she wailed again as Myrel picked her off her feet and stared at her "I-I-I belong t-to a F-f-farmer, he wouldn't l-like y-you doing this!" She cried, tears starting to build at the edges of her eyes.

"Do what? I'm not doing anything." Myrel growled losing her patience.

She paused and snapped to her in surprise "Huh...? You weren't going to eat me?" she trembled in confusion.

"Why the hell would I eat you-" The Lambchop Pokégirl moved to open her mouth but Myrel hardly cared to hear it "Shut up." She shut her mouth with a click, large brown eyes widened as she began to calm down.

"Oh," She murmured still dangling in the dragon-type's grip she began to giggle nervously "I-I'm just use to the farm, ferals are always-" the golden-scaled Pokégirl wasn't at all amused "-Erm… w-what did you want then?" she returned to the topic at hand, confused.

"You're the thing that turns into that Kung-Ewe Fighting Pokégirl right?"

… Blink… the Lambchop stared at her, "U-um… I think so, but I'm not really much for violence." Now beginning to make the connections, "N-not much of a fighter either. I-I'm not l-looking for a Tamer or anything," she laughed awkwardly noticing the dragon-type getting angrier "A-Ahem- b-but I could g-give you guys some o-of my w-w-wool if ya want…" oh god she was starting to glare at her "I-i-it's… pretty valuable and c-comfy." She whimpered.

Her cheek twitched as she stared at the lamb Pokégirl starting to tremble again "O-oh god just please don't eat me~!"

"You're not worth eating!" Myrel growled bitterly as she watched the Lambchop scurry off glad to live another day and went off to find her farmer.

Kiya shook her head as she walked over "Next time try choosing a Pokégirl you wouldn't eat if you went feral." Laughing with a wry smile.

Myrel raised a brow, looking around at the Pokégirls that lingered the area "That narrows it down a lot, I'd eat over half these pokegirls, hell I'd eat you." She was gaining spectators' attention, the Dracona narrowed her eyes in annoyance "Not like Imma just do it, mind your own business!" she shooed off.

"Ohmhm~!" Kiya laughed making Myrel even more annoyed.

- - - - xXx - - - -

"Seriously? The only reason you're saying no is because she's a Girl?" Yue shouted, fur, ears and tail attentive in shock as the Squirtitty started to walk away, "You get wet for a living! You and her would have a field day!" the Shadow Cat was nearly furious, it was going so good until then.

She huffed "Feh! Picky bitch."

- - - - xXx - - - -

"Hm… and you're swearing that there is going to be a lot of battle and adventure?" The dark horned canine grunted with slight intrigue at the Dragon formed Dracass. She was reluctant, but her love for adventure and healthy competition in the field of combat had not yet extinguished, her loyalty to her Tamer was the only thing that kept her grounded so far for these past seven months once he desired to put his interests in the education field in this town. It almost took him two months to convince her to consider joining another Tamer after he decided to settle here.

The accomplished War Hound looked the imposing Dracass up and down in consideration, taking another bite out of her pork sandwich at the stand as she thought it over "You travel with two Tamers? One harem to the girl and another with the boy?" She continued, looking up at her from her seated position.

Tashira grunted "Yeah, a Shadow Cat and I are within the female's, and a Myobu and Dracona within the male's." she answered, straps on her shoulders and the box at her back.

"Hm," She hummed, that was an interesting catch, it almost seemed like she would fit right in with this band of rare-types. The gender didn't bother her, but the fact that both of them only had two in each of their harem hinted at amateurism "How old are these Tamers'?"

"F- Sixteen." She replied steadily "Training is expected daily, we're allowed free roam and only returned to our Pokéball under certain circumstances, teamwork and equal standing among the group is routine, this includes our Tamers as well."

The War Hound's head snapped instantly at that in interest… Humans who treated their Pokégirls as equals, intense training, usual battling and travel… Coincidence be damned, this sounded too good to be true because it was getting better and better with every word.

Finishing her last bite she grunted and stood up to look at the Dracass face to face, a small smirk at the side of her lips "I see that box strapped to your back. Hah, they even trusted you with that," strange that the Dracass's lip twitched at the mention of the box "Mind if I see?" the Canine requested "If you really want me with you girls."

Tashira paused for a moment as her cheeks started to heat up, her hands numb as she pulled the straps off her shoulders as if she were undressing in front of the stranger and turned it toward her to expose everything.

"… Is this a joke?"

- - - - xXx - - - -

"So it's only the score that turns you off?" Kiya reasoned "Well that doesn't have to be the determining factor." She waved with a nervous smile still trying to reel her in, perhaps it was bad to start off with showing her the Tamer Rank first. The Tigress in question continued with her arms crossed, brow raised in slowly growing annoyance.

"You know, I kind of have a Pokésister who is also a feline, she's in another Tamer's harem but you two would get along great." Kiya nodded, she bit the inside of her cheek now she was just blabbing nonsense.

The Tigress shook her head "You're wasting my time Myobu." starting to turn away.

The fox's three tails shot up "Wait, at least meet my Tamer before you decide! He's really nice, he's four-shit-sixteen!" Groaning she hit her fist into her palm "Damn it."

- - - - xXx - - - -

Yue blinked, her head zipping between two particular Tamers who came up to her to ask if she wanted to join them. The Shadow Cat pointed at them "You guys are twins?"

"That's right." One answered, both looking around eighteen to nineteen years old, brown haired, tall, extremely muscular and two very dashing mustaches "We're the duo Tamers', maybe she's heard of us?" the other cut in with a grin wrapping an arm around the other's shoulders.

Yue quirked a brow, "Heard of you guys?"

"Right again! Tamers for three years now traveling the Blue districts far and wide," one announced wiping a hand in front of him, the other continued "We've beaten other Tamers, Gym Masters, and even competed in a national tournament!"

"Oh my," she awed slightly as they showed her one box, a level 49. The Shadow Cat's eyes widened in interest "Oooh!" Yue blinked again and leaned back as they flashed a poster in front of her eyes, two Pokégirls with wreckball uniform and a wreckball in between them that showed 'V.S' one Pokégirl a feline and the other a canine.

"The team on the left are the fierce Wildcats! Our Pokégirls are key players to the team!" one explained.

The other came over with a grin, "So what say you lovely feline, are you interested in joining our harem?"

Yue was silent as she stared at the poster, then her ear twitched and she looked at the two dashing gentlemen "'Our'? You mean you two work as one Tamer?" she asked.

"Yes, that is why we're called the duo Tamers." The younger brother explained.

…

Yue's tail waved in interest as she put a finger to her lip and leaned to look at the box again, eyes shifting to the intense promotional poster and then returned upright and interlocked her fingers behind her back "What's the sex like?"

They both blinked, the younger pulling at his collar and the older rubbing his head "Arr- I-I'm sorry?" he shuffled.

Yue's eyes brightened "The sex. You guys are twins so, isn't that like incest or something?"

"I- Well that's not really-" The older choked.

Yue's eyes scanned and observed their actions in growing surprise "You guys actually Tame at the same time?"

"W-what, no-no-no not at all?" The Younger denied

"You're lying!" Yue announced raising a finger and her tail in cheering objection, then replied simply "You looked to the left so while you would never admit it you're shuffling and hesitance suggests a higher moral compass meaning you don't casually take to lying," she stated pointing to the older brother, then turned to the younger brother, "And you tried to avoid eye contact and shifted your head when you answered which hints to deceit and shame." She finished with a definite nod and returned her hands behind her back to let silence layer between them, her tail swishing once or twice.

Yue's ear twitched as she felt Tashira grab the back of her collar as she walked by and pulled her along, "Shadow Cat's already taken." The Dracass cut in as she dragged her off, Yue waved a happy hand at the two.

"It was nice meeting you guys! Good luck on the game!"

- - - - xXx - - - -

The Dracona stared at the eager Pokégirl standing before her "Huh?"

"I said I'll join you're Tamer, or the girl, they're both hot right?"

The Dracona continued staring, "Umm…" turning to look around for Kiya before turning back to the Bimbo Pokégirl chewing some gum very noisily and trying to flash her more cleavage.

"You're not really the combat type." She hinted at her lack of muscle despite her gorgeous body.

"Me? Nah- but I'm sure young thangs' like your teen Tamers' oughta need more caring don't ya think? We could have a lot of fun." She winked and popped her annoying gum again.

Myrel just couldn't stop staring at her, how stupid was this blonde girl, the subtle hints and gestures that she wasn't what she was looking for just kept going over her head.

- - - - xXx - - - -

Three hours they've been at it talking to Pokégirls and shooing away interested Tamers.

~ Sigh ~ Goddammit…

The four dejected Pokégirls sat at a diner table, shoulders slumped, tails lolled lifeless as they brooded. The dark cloud and tense atmosphere loomed over the four causing some odd looks and others to go out of their way to not get the tables next to them.

The Myobu's fingers buzzed with electricity, "Hey Tashira? What was that thing you said before we spread out?" Kiya asked.

Her hands clenched into fists "I swear. To the Thousand Gods." She ground out.

"You wanted only the girls at or above rare types who were also high leveled?" The Myobu continued unflinchingly, a strained smile and a twitching brow with just as much irritation, her three tails raised and bushed in question "Just how high were the odds of convincing one to join?"

Tashira snapped up with a look that was beyond pissed off, "You know- Fox- just fucking-… your face. Shut it." She ordered clenching her fist "Gah!" punching the salt shaker over.

"Very nice," Myrel muttered, up righting the spilled salt, "Isn't there a superstition around spilled salt?" to which Tashira only growled some more.

Yue mewled bitterly, "That didn't go as smoothly as I was hoping," she was regressing to an aggravated whimper "Why is it so damn hard to recruit Pokégirls that Tashira will accept~?" Earning Myrel's awkward patting on the shoulder and Tashira's twitching brow.

"Here's your drinks girls-…ehh," Each of their faces snapped to her in either anger or disappointment before turning away.

She sweatdropped, the simple Bunnygirl was just a waitress and she had to get the table that looked ready to murder her every time she came over.

The Shadow Cat looked up at her and raised an accusing brow, "Oi. You'd sleep with a human girl wouldn't you?"

"Tch- hell." Tashira muttered turning to look out the window.

"Here she goes, Leave. Leave now." The Myobu whispered trying to shoo the waitress away before it was too late.

The bunnygirl stared at the feline, "Oh-… honey, um you had the tea right?" the Myobu was massaging the bridge of her nose and simply nodded, the bunny handed out the drinks.

Yue's eyes hardened before she called in a pout "Hey! Your tongue bitter to human boobs or something?" starting to bare her teeth as she caught her hand to prevent fleeing "Like a man is better or something? They're the same goddamn species, just because of a hotdog swinging-"

Myrel elbowed her shoulder irritably "Watch it Shadow Cat, I'm in the harem of one of those swinging hotdogs." She rumbled gripping her drink a little tighter.

The Shadow Cat cursed under her breath before returning to glare at the Bunnygirl and wait for a response.

"U-uhm, Y-you're food will be out soon," She was starting to tremble as she pulled her hand out of the feline's grip and retreated back to the kitchen as quick as possible.

The Dracona breathed hot air to calm down and mulled over the events to try to look on the bright side "At least we're getting something to eat, food is free for level twenty's and up- that's a good deal." She reasoned "We still got awhile before eight. Soon as we eat we can try again."

"Try again," Tashira muttered, she huffed and stared at her open palm, "There was that one assface, damn it she wanted to join- she would've joined, but her Tamer just kept making those sexist remarks about Hinata- damn him." starting to clench her fist yet again.

Yue looked over, "I think you turning dragon mode and lifting him off his feet was what made her decide not to join, just let it go. You did your best."

The fox in question looked at the feline, "Which reminds me, did you even try to recruit actual potential fighting Pokégirls?"

The Shadow Cat snapped at her now attentive and brows furrowed "What are you trying to say there kitsune?" she demanded, "There were a couple! I had that Ar-Tits in the palm of my hands!"

Tashira snorted, "The hell is an Ar-Tits going to do if we get into a fight? Paint the fight scene?"

"I don't know, not everything needs to be about fighting ability. Let her suck the cunt and massage our shoulders after trainin-dulgh!" Yue grunted, then snapped at Tashira "Ow! Stop doing that! Shit!" She hissed rubbing her head.

"I'm already starting to miss the days when you weren't so outspoken." Myrel grumbled and drank more of her tea, ignoring the stink-eye she got from Yue.

"The only reason you talked to her in the first place is because she was topless and just painted over her tits," Tashira argued "And me walking over to see you kissing an Ar-Tits' cheek was you getting way too comfortable." Gulping down some of her soda.

Kiya leaned on the table "You were kissing on another Pokégirl? How would that have helped us?"

"To gain loyalty. Shut up," the feline's ears raised as she crossed her arms.

"Tche! That wasn't an ordinary trust exercise," Tashira denied shaking her head, she turned to Kiya and Myrel "I don't even think she wanted her to kiss her either. I bet if I was just a few more minutes late there'd be an Officer Jenny out looking for her right now."

Yue's cheeks puffed up, even Kiya was looking at her, "Whatever. Hit me one more time and we've got a spar right here in this restaurant miss Alpha. *Hmph*" huffing as Yue and Tashira challenged the others gaze.

"Give me a break." Tashira grunted tuning out her Pokésister. Myrel shook her head at the Shadow Cat, "From the sound of it Yue, it was only for the painted tits."

Yue sipped on her straw and drank her milk in a pout, "This is so unfair."

"Ahh- where the hell is our food!" Kiya ground out, her face burning in frustration.

"Hope Naruto and Hinata are doing better than we are." Myrel mumbled.

Hours had been dedicated almost entirely on each other rather than the task they were supposed to be focusing on. Hinata found that Naruto really had a knack for coming up with ways to entertain her, sometimes they were public games like that game that involved darts and popping floating balloons, however there were others that she found even more amusing, games that were deaf to everyone but the two of them.

Five.

As Naruto snickered, Hinata couldn't help but smile herself and giggle silently, with her two forefingers dabbed in paint she struck out and claimed another point, the unsuspecting wandering Pokégirl blinked as another stripe of blue suddenly appeared on her forearm, every time she turned her head and back the only suspects were one of the twenty people or Pokégirls brushing past her that she couldn't possibly pinpoint and accuse.

Weaving through the crowd silently she emerged from the mass back to Naruto's side at a food stand, seen but unseen, giggling "Hmhmm~ and there's five. Your turn Naruto." She laughed, now he had to make six on the person of his choosing without being noticed.

It was childish, it was strange… but then that was Naruto's style and he oh so missed his pranking days. The Hyuuga didn't mind, she did promise herself after all to be the one to excite him like how he used to get, this was fun.

She could joke and laugh with him, they could giggle together and share inside jokes. If she remembered correctly, she might've had a dream that went like this when she was still watching Naruto from behind things.

He wasn't subtle and lacked finesse in certain aspects, blunt and clueless, kind of cute actually… Naruto admitted he didn't think she was going to say yes to the date, after all Sakura had never- And that's when she stopped him from talking, a kiss on the cheek and simply explained that 'A gentleman shouldn't bring up past pursuits when courting a girl he's trying to woo'. She had been teasing, smiling and pushed on his shoulder, but Naruto got the gist and scratched his head, laughed and apologized.

He was really something. One moment they were trying on masks and then putting on fake tails, ears and funny glasses. Then they found themselves admiring the foreign buildings, colored festival lights, attractions and posters. Afterwards he was suddenly grabbing her hand pulling her through the crowd and running to a food stand, and now they were off to play games, off to play tricks and pranks.

At least she was never bored, she could never be bored with him. He was intriguing in this light… she had never seen him like this actually, act in a way where his entire focus was on getting her to laugh… it truly was the highlight for her.

Was she his mission? A mission to entertain and impress, because this was a date after all, it intrigued her even more knowing that this was a Naruto trying to be romantic for her in a way, the way of a guy being interested in a girl.

This wasn't a thing she had any experience with, courtships and admirers being considered for her by council elders were only mentioned briefly to her when growing up. Going out with a guy, a date, things in that particular nature left her nervous and pondering as to the process.

It being a guy that she actually fancied… the first and only guy in fact, left her head burning up to where she could hardly concentrate and hear as if she finished running and stars were beginning to cloud her vision. Pressing her forefingers together again she wondered why she was so flustered to begin with because she had already slept with him on more than one occasion.

But this was different wasn't it? Previously when together and alone the sounds coming from their mouths didn't really matter or register to her in the moment, only the moment mattered, and whenever Naruto's lips moved during it she had a tendency to ignore him until she was satisfied, she blamed Tsuki for that. However this foreign event would require the two to actually pay attention to what the other had to say, who the other person was on the inside, to see more than the usual one or two sides.

She supposed it made it intimate in a different way that she wasn't familiar with. And as Hinata giggled at a Naruto scratching his head and denying the three red marks on the guy's back signaling her victory, she couldn't help but wonder: Why now?

Huh? Naruto blinked as he looked up "-What was that?" he mumbled seeing Hinata look up as well.

A cute brunette-headed Pokégirl was blushing and smirking at him "Well you've got a cute smile, and we want to talk to you for a bit." She chuckled raising an amused brow, her head bobbing and weaving a bit looking for the box every Tamer was supposed to have.

Naruto stared for only a moment, then a small smile appeared. So enveloped in their conversation and laughing he hadn't noticed them. Where she teased and he replied once they sat at a fountain in the middle of a circle of buildings, he was surprised to see the three Pokégirls wandering past to stop before them.

The blond was entirely blank to his surroundings, he noticed that Hinata was quiet and just watched as he told the three his name, one sitting beside him and the other two leaning closer and laughed at a particular weak joke of his.

He glanced out of the corner of his eye, silence wasn't the indicator, but the slight narrow in her eyebrows and the pout on her lips along with the fact that they were acting as if Hinata wasn't even there at all hadn't helped either. He found himself glancing and gauging Hinata's reactions rather than focusing on the girls in particular.

But still… They showed some potential, the grass-type knew combat gear when she saw it, and his fit physique was picked up by each of them that he wasn't any slouch, weapon holster at his thigh probably had something to do with the connection too.

"A great looking teen like you probably wants to take the world by the tits huh?" the seated one claimed, pushing on his shoulder.

He chuckled and just rubbed his head.

It was curious however.

Hinata peered at Naruto more intensely, perhaps hoping that he'd know the etiquette of a date instead of focusing on evaluating the potential of Pokégirls in combat.

Although... she reconsidered: Who was she kidding? None of the fault was on Naruto, even she knew territorial when she saw it. Tashira and Yue were great examples for that, and what she was feeling right now was territorial.

As Hinata began to unconsciously cross her arms, lean back and huff, she processed this. She knew it was unreasonable and she couldn't quite explain it, but she supposed, most aptly and most basic: She just didn't want Naruto to become a whore, excuse her Gaelic.

The international norm of this world in terms of Pokégirls to an average Tamer was six total. With the exception of those accepted six that Naruto would eventually and obviously have to be affectionate to. Along with herself brought it to seven, which had been hard to come to terms with when they first got started, however she learned to accept that as she was in the same boat with her own Pokégirls.

That wasn't the issue. The issue was promiscuous Pokégirl bartenders, clerks, and others who had no intention or chance of joining his harem but wanted to lay with him regardless… that didn't sit well with her.

Did these three Pokégirls have the potential to go through the shit that involved a Legendary coming for them, or destroy Team Trauma?

Hinata looked them up and down in scrutiny. It was a blatant no, so with that they would not be joining his harem.

Besides she already suspected the real reason why a few Pokégirls with horny smiles and perky nipples would stop to talk to the sixteen year old athletic blond Tamer with piercing blue eyes and a great smile.

God damn it she was going to keep Naruto's intimacies with multiple people to the bare minimum if she had anything to say about it!

Before she could ponder the ethics of her irritation and thought process Naruto's words caught her ears "Look- girls, it means a lot, but I'm sorry-" Hinata glanced at Naruto in silent surprise.

Naruto waved apologetically as the three Pokégirls said their disappointed goodbyes and blended back in with the people walking around. They were fun to talk to, and maybe their Pokégirls might've gave him the ok for them to join, but… right now he just wanted to talk with Hinata.

He couldn't quite explain it himself, just that increasingly the longer he was around Hinata made him want to do more with Hinata than just sex. Not that he had any objections because hell all of that was too confusing for him as it was.

There was just something about Hinata that he hadn't really paid attention to before. He liked the way she treated him and he liked the way she was. Although he always liked people like her.

Why now though? Out of all the times to do this and out of all the places? Naruto just felt like it couldn't wait and he didn't know why.

He hoped she was having as much fun with him as he was with her because he honestly had never been on a date before. Hinata had even chided him when he brought up Sakura -stupid, stupid- of course he shouldn't have brought her up while on a date.

Though he could tell she wasn't exactly the master of romance herself, she had been clumsy at times throughout their date and Hinata wasn't normally like that.

He kind of started to pick up on it when she tried to pick out a mask for him and put it on him, only her hands were shaking so much when she got close to his face that she dropped it and knocked down a couple more masks. When they were having shishkababs she blushed and offered him some of her own when he finished eating his, only she moved to kind of feed him, her face was so red when he started to chuckle.

Was she nervous? She almost tripped over her own feet when walking with him and sometimes he caught her just staring at his face every now and then before averting her eyes. It was cute in a way... and he liked that he could call her actions that. He was noticing all kinds of little habits, from her agitated finger pressing to her simple giggle. Even her teasing, she had a certain tone when teasing.

He really thought she was an awesome person, he just wanted to spend all day with her.

Naruto started to grin as an idea came to him "Come on."

"What? Ah- Hey," Hinata gasped as he grabbed her hand again and bound off into the crowd and through the city, "Naruto, where are we going?" she called only to hear Naruto laughing.

"Place is starting to get a little crowded. Follow me!" With nothing but the blur of the people they passed and the orange evening sky he began to run faster. Jeez, had it really been six hours since their Pokégirls left?

Hinata narrowed a brow and quirked her lip in interest.

Now it was her job to keep up with him on her own as they rushed pass both humans and Pokégirls. Hinata stared at Naruto's back for a confused moment before she began to smile, and so here it was again, she was starting to get excited again as she ran up to him, "Tag" patting his shoulder and taking the lead as he was caught by surprise by her laughing.

She turned and ran into the alleyway and he followed, away from the crowds. The buildings seeming so tall in there as they ran up and down steps, and took lefts and rights. Naruto smiled, music and crowd chatter faded as he finally caught the young Hyuuga by the hand "Gotcha!"

Hinata turned and Naruto laughed as they both panted. As Hinata's back rested against the brick wall on one side in the middle of the alley, Naruto's hands went outside her arms and against the wall to hold himself. Hinata looked up at Naruto as she panted, her chest heaving as she stared at a smiling and chuckling Naruto just as out of breath as she was.

"Heehaha, that was fun Hinata, think that-…" He was saying something again, she really should be paying attention but her impulses were starting to flare and all it took was for her to see his eyes and her hands reached out to cup his face. She cut off his talking once she leaned up to kiss him.

Naruto's eyes widened slightly, his cheeks heated up and blushed, his heart started racing as he was caught off guard but didn't deny it. This felt different, this kiss wasn't filled with lust, for some strange reason that Naruto didn't know the answer to, this closeness didn't feel sexual.

Naruto started to kiss back, no this felt… better. As their lips separated they pushed their foreheads to each other's, Hinata cupping his cheek and one around his neck as they seemed to pant even harder than before.

Naruto looked into her eyes as she slowly looked up into his, "… Hinata?" She gave a simple smile and for some reason Naruto had leaned forward to kiss her again, trapping her between the wall and himself for a moment and released again.

Why was she starting to get teary-eyed? Hinata was smiling though as her chest was filling up with emotion "Naruto…" she whispered. Hinata wrapped her arms around his waist and pushed her head into the crook of his neck and shoulder, and he slowly wrapped his arms around her shoulders and rested his cheek on her head.

The teen shrugged. Nevertheless, in this alleyway, away from the crowds and noises, he didn't want this moment to end, he was feeling a way he didn't think he had ever felt before.

They stayed in that hug for what felt like hours compressed into a few short minutes before a noise shook both of them out of their moment.

*Crash!* It sounded like trash cans being knocked over coming from a small ways away around the alley corner. Both of their heads snapped to it.

They stood in complete silence, guessing that the moment had to end sooner or later. They glanced at each other before they released and wandered to see what that was.

- - - - xXx - - - -

"Ungrateful bitch!" *Crash!* with the back of her hand now hot and numb she glared at the Pokégirl against the concrete tiled ground "After all I've given you."

Pushing herself up on an elbow she turned to her Tamer and rubbed her cheek. The floored Pokégirl looked up at the woman towering above her and her other three Pokégirls behind her, disturbed but not looking to be picking her side in this.

Quickly she glanced at her surroundings in consideration as she casually got onto a knee, annoyed and irritated the bright-red haired girl challenged the female's gaze "I don't belong to you… not on this day, and before the end of it I won't be in your harem anymore." She taunted matter-of-factly. Her reaction to her desires were more aggravating than her punches.

Her cheek twitched and raised her fist- *Rrrghhk!* Urah? The sound of a hand catching her wrist and tightening their grip alerted them all.

A hand suddenly had her wrist in a vice grip "Touch her again and you won't have a hand to hit anyone with anymore." Said a voice brimming with contained anger.

"Gah! The hell?" A black-haired woman, this female Tamer… Naruto's grip tightened harder causing her to curse and widen her eyes in her growing stupor as he stared at her "Who the hell are you?"

"What the- where did he-?" Her Pokégirls were speechless at the sudden blond now standing at the center of them. The bright red-haired Pokégirl raised her brows in silent shock as her Tamer struggled to escape his tightening grip.

"You won't be hurting this Pokégirl anymore." Heads turned as Hinata knelt next to the Pokégirl on her knee also caught by surprise, the Hyuuga reached to look at her cheek.

The assumed alpha shook her head in rage "Che! This isn't any of your business! Either of you!" One of the Tamer's Pokégirl's barked, another stepping forward "It's between our Tamer and her!"

"Hmph… some Tamer." Naruto growled squeezing her wrist hard enough to make the woman wince and glare at him, her Pokégirls tensed and stood ready.

The Third finally piped in and pointed at Hinata "Leave her side, both of you turn your head and walk away and this won't get ugly." She demanded.

Hinata helped the bright-haired Pokégirl to her feet and pushed her behind her and turned to them "She won't be leaving this alley with you." She stated, narrowing her eyes.

"Gggack! You heard them, don't be stupid-Errm!" The Tamer argued, shutting an eye in pain but continued glaring at the blonde meeting her height.

The bright red-haired Pokégirl narrowed her eyes at the growing tension as she scanned the crowded alley, the day's light had disappeared with the light gray clouds above and the only light granted were from the yellow-lit windows along the buildings and an occasional lantern every other twenty feet lighting the area.

"Give up now and we won't hurt you."

Naruto's chuckle broke the tension "Hmhm- I guess its lucky then… I never really learned how to-" Pulling the Tamer forward he brought a swift elbow to her face and knocked her to the wall, the slumping of her body highlighted her now lack of consciousness.

"Ah! You!" The alpha threw a fist and the two remaining Pokégirls charged at the Hyuuga.

The bright red-haired Pokégirl's eyes shifted left and right, focus and intensely concentrated on their movements as the blond managed to take on the alpha purely with his own strength. The female was quick, far quicker than they were expecting although they adapted quickly… these Pokégirls weren't amateurs nor were they weak… how were they able to keep up?

She observed, the magenta-eyed female weaved left to right and dodged an energy attack from one of them, a smoke bomb was tossed and unleashed a cloud of gray as Hinata disappeared into the cloud. Her eyes shifted to the male. He was strong, far stronger than the average male, his fists even able to break through brick and dent metal pipes it seemed.

~ "Fight! Hey- someone! Police!" ~ She only turned away for a moment to see a man fleeing around the alley corner.

The alpha roared and brought forth purple energy within her palm and shot off a Dark Bomb as the blond suddenly blurred from her view and dodging the blast. The area exploded as the ground rumbled and lights sparked from the alley shooting a massive purple lit dust cloud up past the buildings with an echoing screech and roar from the exploding energy earning cries from the humans and Pokégirls that could hear it.

- - - xXx - - -

~ Sirens in the distance ~

'... It looks like it might rain soon.' Hinata's eyes wandered the area and drifted to the sky above. With the sun almost completely hidden away, it's remnants of light colored the growing number of clouds with a dark grayish blue, teal and purple.

The Pokégirl that they protected, the bright-red haired girl was standing at the edge of the building and gazing down into the streets. Hinata's eyes followed her line of sight. Particularly across the street at the exit of the alley where there was an accumulating number of people coming to the area.

And at the exit of that alley, tied around a lamp post with rope and underlying ninja wire were three unconscious Pokégirls and their Tamer. No bystander seemed to move to untie them as they looked on at the damage in the alleyway that almost took down the two buildings it was located in.

The red-haired Pokégirl glanced at her sides "What about the police?"

Naruto crossed his arms and shrugged, looking off to where the sirens were coming from, the force on its way "We have a while, but right now we want to make sure you're alright." taking a step closer to her in growing concern and ponder "What happened back there?" he asked.

She didn't reply immediately, still gazing down from the thirty-story building trying to process the question "Why help me?" she redirected.

"You were being abused," Hinata answered and shared a glance with Naruto "And from what we overheard, she was adamant on keeping you even against your will."

The Pokégirl's nose wrinkled at the prospect but was quickly dismissed, "You don't even know me." shaking her head, her brows started to narrow at this growing dilemma.

Naruto shook his head and reaffirmed their status. They didn't have to, what was happening wasn't right and that was why they stepped in. However she seemed almost puzzled at the answer mixed with irritation and confusion. Nonetheless she followed up with a slowly and wary thanks with a small nod of appreciation.

Once she turned away from the edge she looked between the both of them "You're bleeding." She made aware. The blond wiped at his busted and bleeding lip and the girl wiped the blood from her nose and massaged her bruised cheek.

The female acknowledged it and the blond simply chuckled, commenting that they were tough and had clearly been trained by a more aware and experienced Tamer than they were used to.

"I suppose I should've warned you," she apologized as they cleared the blood from their faces "But you guys were apparently able to hold your own against them back there." She brought up looking them both up and down with intrigue and curiosity "I want to know how the hell you two were able to handle moderate leveled Pokégirls like that with just skill alone?"

Naruto raised a brow at her digging and wary gaze, briefly wondering if she had managed to see him unleash his Rasengan even while clouded by dust and smoke. Even then he smirked and rubbed his cheek and mentioned that they liked to train, there were Tamers who liked to fight alongside their Pokégirls after all.

Before her frown and irritation brow could grow more obvious he redirected the attention back to herself. They still would like to know what happened and whether or not she alone found it appropriate to have her Tamer and Pokésisters arrested.

"Sorry about beating up your Tamer and sisters, and leaving them unconscious and tied up down there." He mumbled, at her glance he quirked a smile "If you were attached to them or anything."

As she glanced back to the proceedings down below she huffed and narrowed her eyes "I wasn't close with any of them. You don't have to worry about that." Looking to almost be completely done with them altogether "She became less of a pleasant woman after I evolved."

Hinata nodded at her in understanding "If you don't mind us asking. What type of Pokégirl are you?"

She quirked her lip before she hummed with a slow growing smirk "I'm what you would call a Neo-Iczel." She replied and turned to gaze at the blond who seemed to be growing increasingly interested in her "and my names Ayera."

Naruto acknowledged her name, noticing it gave her pride as he reached into his pocket.

The bright-red haired Pokégirl grunted and huffed "Those 'dexes aren't what they're all cracked up to be, sometimes they just take all the negative and put it in there for everyone to see first-hand." She turned to give a frown to the girl "You know how first impressions stick."

NEO-ICZEL, the Super Pokégirl
Lvl: 34
Type: Very Near Human
Element: Magic
Frequency: Very Rare (Crimson League), Extremely Rare (Elsewhere)
Diet: human-style diet
Role: individual striking units
Libido: Average (High seasonally)
Strong Vs: Magic, Water
Weak Vs: Psychic
Attacks: Energy Blade, Power Bolt, Reflect, Burst, Magic Fist, Magic Kick, Shield, Dazzle, Teleport, Phoenix Down, Tectonic Slam, Fissure
Enhancements: Defense, Enhanced Endurance (x8), Enhanced Strength (x19), Flight
Evolves: None

Evolves From: Kamichu (if overconfident)

Neo-Iczels were among the most powerful fighters during the Revenge War. They were single fighting units and among the strongest Pokégirls in existence. Neo-Iczels are human in appearance, usually pale-skinned and muscular, built like gymnasts, with hair colors in bright extremes, be it bright black, bright brown, bright red, bright blonde, bright white, etc. They are superhumanly strong, seconded in strength only by girls like the Amachamp, and capable of flying and firing blasts of powerful energy. They are also capable of taking a lot of punishment, making them ideal for combat harems.

Neo-Iczels would be among the most desired Pokégirls if it weren't for one little problem: they are EXTRAORDINARILY arrogant.

In the wild, they are aloof, and will not allow themselves to be captured unless they are defeated utterly, and only if the Tamer takes part in defeating her via means other than just ordering his or her girls around. Tame Neo-Iczels are also cold to their Harem sisters, and encourage their master to rely on only them for their pleasure and for battles. They WILL NOT accept other partners unless they are equals or superior, and will insist on occasionally battling with her harem sisters to see if they are worthy. This has inspired many Tamers to either trade away the Neo-Iczel, give up their Pokégirls in favor of the Neo-Iczel (an action frowned upon by the majority of Leagues and illegal in the Crimson League and WAPL), or train up their Pokégirls to get the Neo-Iczel to accept them. A determined, patient, and caring Tamer who gets their Pokégirls strong will not only have a powerful Harem, but a dedicated, completely loyal ally in a Neo-Iczel.

Those that break through the shell of arrogance of a Neo-Iczel, be they human or Pokégirl, and manage to Bond with her, will find their power increasing alongside the Neo-Iczels. In an amusing irony, the less arrogant a Neo-Iczel becomes, the more powerful they become. Although this is a rare occurrence, as the Neo-Iczel has a genetic predisposition to be arrogant and it's rare that a Tamer has enough patience to work to win the affection of this arrogant breed of Pokégirl. It is also rare that they experience humbling through humiliation, as they are incredibly powerful.

In an interesting side note, Neo-Iczels do not become angry when witnessing the evolution of a Penance, as most other Pokégirl breeds do. They instead become focused on taking care of the Penance, showing their rarely displayed kind, caring sides as they try to win the trust of the skittish young Pokégirl.

It is a wise thing to note that Neo-Iczels have an intense rivalry with Demon Goddesses. The two breeds were both created to be heavy assault units, and a strong competitive streak developed between the two breeds. This rivalry, near the end of the war, developed into an intense hatred that neither breed has been able to shake (or explain, for that matter, since records of exactly what happened during the war are few and far between, and no one knows how the rivalry started). A Neo-Iczel, when coming within twenty feet of a Demon Goddess (or vice versa), will immediately seek out a battle. And only a fool would try and keep a Neo-Iczel and Demon Goddess in the same harem.

No cases of Thresholding into a Neo-Iczel have been reported, something which many people are very grateful for.

She allowed them the short story about how she had started out as a Kamichu before she brought her in. The battling and training progressively bettering her skill until eventually she turned into a Neo-Iczel. Ayera guessed it was nice for a while, but after evolving in all aspects of the word, the only thing that hadn't evolved along with her and kept her interest was her Tamer who she'd been with for quite a while.

And that was when possessiveness and paranoia began to kick in her Tamer and start to take the fun out of a lot of things. It made her Tamer a lot less enjoyable to be around and seemed more like a chore to put up with her and do what she said rather than ecstasy. With her growing ego and self-esteem, along with her boredom and growing aggravation toward her Tamer it was only a matter of time before it clashed with the Tamer's own worsening attitude. Abuse was the only way she was able to still somehow feel in control whenever Ayera did something out of favor.

Spit hit the rooftop as Ayera turned and leaned against the railing at the edge "In any case the whole thing was bound to come crashing down eventually." She grumbled. Naruto could see that she seemed to appreciate them listening to her plight as they all leaned against the railing.

"Kah, anyway thanks for the help." She concluded, resting her chin on her folded forearms. Hinata and Naruto's reaction to her depressing show of gratitude was as expected.

Hinata leaned closer "What's wrong Ayera? There's something else that's the matter."

Ayera's cheeks were puffed out as she glared at the glass-shattered buildings across from her, reluctant and stubborn to share the source of her growing irritation and worry. Reaching into her back pocket she retrieved an un-enlarged Pokéball, assumed to be hers as she enlarged it and began glaring at it.

"Throughout the day I've been trying to escape the grip of my Tamer and search for one I actually found interesting." She started hesitantly "Now, however. With the festival coming to a close… I'm just fodder left to be captured by anybody with an empty Pokéball, kah!" She spat.

The police were down there now. Some were surveying the scene, others were shooing away the crowd from the area, whereas two of them began untying the rope around the unconscious presumed victims.

Naruto chuckled earning the glance from both Ayera and a Hinata who dawned a knowing look. At Ayera's questioning for the grin he simply crossed his arms in consideration "Well, even though we might still be strangers. One of us wouldn't mind as long as you think we would be interesting enough haha-tebayo."

The Neo-Iczel flashed a shut-eyed smirk as if realizing something that she should have a while ago "Yeah… you are pretty interesting, the both of you," She considered toddling her head left to right "I've never seen humans fight like that before."

She was trained, strong and willing. Naruto couldn't help but wonder how any of their Pokégirls would object to the idea of her.

Pushing off the railing she glanced between the both of them before she smirked at Naruto and offered a hand of which he took "Sure, I'll join, if you don't think I'm too annoying."

Hinata smiled "It would be a pleasure to have you with us Ayera." As Naruto began laughing even more loudly Hinata couldn't help but giggle along with him which invited Ayera to start chuckling as well. As odd as it was of Hinata to say this, this seemed like a good conclusion to their date. Not like a usual date, no far from it, after all that wasn't Naruto's style.

Hinata nodded as she looked down at the police "I suppose it's time to give our statement."

~ *Light Raining* ~

"Here we are," Naruto stated, finishing their brief explanation of what to expect from their current harems the three stopped in the middle of the park "This is where we all agreed to meet."

Ayera nodded and narrowed her eyes in raising expectancy and continued to graze her surroundings for the four rare-types explained to her in particular. The Neo-Iczel grunted to gain their attention "Is that them there?" gesturing a ways away.

True to her eyes view four shoulder slumped and disappointed rain-soaked Pokégirls were trudging their way toward them. Naruto and Hinata confirmed Ayera's suspicion happily, however their smiles faltered at the frowning and frustrated faces of their Pokégirls.

Naruto and Hinata glanced to each other with raised brows, the two managing to hear their complaints and venting once they reached within earshot. It didn't take Shikamaru's IQ to deduce the reason for their aggravation: they lacked new company.

Once they raised their heads to meet their masters' gaze their apologetic faces paused with slight surprise at the accompaniment of an analytical Neo-Iczel looking them up and down.

A bright waist-length red-haired and yellow eyed woman garbed in black pants and a dark red upper tight fitting spandex-esque clothing that held close like a second skin in a turtleneck fashion with no sleeves. Her shirt left nothing to the imagination regarding her upper body to her five foot and eight inch frame.

The four paused in unison, stopping eight feet from their Tamers in eye-widened speechlessness and wariness.

Hinata glanced over their shoulder, "So. No one?" she asked, almost mock-disappointment.

Urghk! They each refocused on her, hitching their breath and blushing in shame. Yue slowly shook her head "I'm afraid not Hinata." Lowering her tail and ears, but glancing at the Neo-Iczel every other moment.

"We... weren't able to find anyone that wanted to join." Myrel admitted in defeat.

"Tch- At least none that were worthy of considering." Tashira grunted under her breath, arms crossed and tapping her bicep as she and the Neo-Iczel gauged the other.

Kiya sighed and shook her head, "In any case, it seems we just don't have the appeal toward new recruits," looking between the two of them "as you guys apparently seem to have."

The four were quick to push this failure under the rug as they each recovered to concentrate on the matter at hand, Tashira looked to her role models "Speaking of," gesturing with a hand "Who's this?"

Naruto rested his hands behind his head and grinned cheekily, glancing at Ayera who looked at him with request. The Pokégirl stepped forward with a smirk and looked them over "My names Ayera, a Neo-Iczel that your Tamers helped out of a tough spot."

"That sounds like them," Kiya smiled looking at them keenly.

"Tche! How the hell-" Tashira hissed under her breath before she contained herself and tightened her fist, her cheeks heated up at everyone's gazes. Of course Naruto and Hinata would find an extremely rare-type in fucking blue league on their second day here, of fucking course.

Yue stared at the Neo-Iczel in complete disbelief "Where the hell you even find her? Where did you come from?" she scrutinized the perplexed red-haired fighter.

"Yue." Hinata scolded as Naruto raised his eyebrows at the outburst.

She pointed at the Pokégirl in defense, "The Pokégirl's an extremely rare-type Hinataaa~! I mean -fuck man- they're not even common in Blue League, how is this even fair?" The Shadow Cat complained, eyes nearly covered from her wet hair coming down over her face.

With her hands on her hips the puzzled Pokégirl glanced between Tamers and Pokégirls before she slowly chuckled and continued "Anyway. The gist of it is: I've decided to join you guys, regardless of their rank," she explained.

Ayera then pointed a finger at Tashira, "Let's see: I'm guessing you and the Myobu are the alphas; the Dracona and Shadow Cat are secondary's. You can tell by the small hints in behavior and stance." Smiling even more at the Myobu's eyebrow starting to raise, simple submissive and dominative habits within the harem dynamics.

Tashira narrowed her eyes and grunted, looking to Kiya as she glanced back.

The white fox in question observed the Neo-Iczel for a quiet moment until "So it was Naruto's harem that you've decided to join." She stated.

Yue and Tashira slowly glanced at one another but did not say a word.

The Neo-Iczel's eyes pulsed in intrigue as she started to grin "You got it. Guess that makes you my temporary alpha." She congratulated, not expecting the Myobu to be able to interpret circumstances in such a way.

Myrel tilted her head, "Temporary?" not liking her attitude when she said it.

Ayera chuckled and nodded "You girls might be good, but I think you'll come around and realize who would be better for the good of the harem." she hinted.

Naruto peeked back in on their back and forth, giving a look to Hinata he stepped forward "Girls, Ayera's agreed to join us," cutting their banter short and receiving their attention, he addressed this seriously, "What's all of you guys' decision? A Neo-Iczel, extremely rare-type, strong, trained-"

"And obviously ill-mannered." Yue cut in with her snidely, staring down Ayera who challenged her gaze and smirked.

"-And. Looking for a Tamer." Naruto finished, narrowing his brows at each of their Pokégirls.

Hinata looked them over and eased the slightly tense atmosphere "Girls, disregarding small… behavioral traits. Her skill and potential is evident, specifically what you all were looking for right?" looking at each of them as they turned to her in consideration.

Tashira kept her arms crossed and eased her hardened gaze, snorting hot air with a short nod. She remembered the agreement they all made last night, but even with her okay the final decision rested with Kiya as alpha of Naruto's harem.

Myrel unconsciously shook her head, she didn't like this girl and undoubtedly the Neo-Iczel noticed it at her glance.

Kiya browsed her Pokésisters all conceding and rested their awaiting answer upon her. The Neo-Iczel was cocky, but then she had a right to be, she was strong and obviously been under the tutelage of a Tamer far longer than any of them have.

The celestial fox reminded herself that as the alpha she would be consistently challenged to prove her position, even if the newly inducted Pokégirl was far stronger than any of them, this was no different than inducting Yue and Myrel.

Naruto's seriousness was also pressuring in the final decision. So be it. Stepping forward she smirked a competitive smile of her own, "We would be happy to have you in the harem Ayera and my pleasure to supervise you as the permanent Alpha of Naruto's harem." She declared simply with the offering of a hand for her to take.

The bright-red haired Pokégirl raised a simple brow at the assertion, but smirked back nonetheless, "Thanks. I feel like I'll fit right in." With a tight handshake, the celestial fox presented Naruto's box for her to drop her Pokéball into.

Naruto's tense shoulders relaxed slightly as he began to smile again at the compromise.

Her smile was cut short as Hinata turned at her four o'clock "Huh. It seems company is headed this way." At their questioning glance she gestured to the mob in the distance headed toward them.

~ "There they are!" ~ Voices chattered in the distance. With the show of cameras and microphones in the hands of formally dressed men and Pokégirls it seemed that they've gained the attention of reporters looking for insight about the event and statement they gave to the police.

Naruto breathed "Oh boy." This didn't bode well, publicity wasn't their exact intention from their actions.

"What's going on?" Myrel asked curiously, sobering with concern as they all turned to the incoming mob.

Tashira snapped to Hinata and Naruto and peered at the two accusingly, "What did you two get yourselves into?"

"Nothing that we meant to get into Tashira," Hinata laughed nervously, growing more worried at what this meant.

~ *Rain Picking Up* ~