It's probably time I update this again. Don't hate me because it's short, but you know. I'll try to get updating this once every other day again. Thanks for the reviews, and without further ado, here we go.

Piplup: scarcrow151 doesn't own pokemon.

As soon as the two recognized each other, they gave each other a massive bear hug. Everyone else looked on in shock.

"Wow, those two look like they know each other," Dawn commented. Buneary nodded up her trainer to confirm what she said. The trainers seemed pleased and went back to chatting. The pokemon, though had questions.

"(Soo…how do you two know each other?)" Infernape asked.

"(Well, you see, Asher was abandoned by his trainer long ago in Eterna Forest, so he lived with me for about 5 years, until you guys found me. We was my only friend, and is probably still the pokemon I trust the most. Oh, and Kate is his nickname for me, but please just stay with Buneary)" Buneary said, her eyes shining. Pikachu felt a pang of jealousy, but didn't let it show. He tried concentrating on what the trainers were saying.

"So, Amber, do you have any more pokemon?" Ash asked.

"Yes, but Sneasel is my strongest." She replied.

"Then how about a battle between your Sneasel and my Pikachu?" Amber thought for a moment before smiling.

"Sure, but I'm going to let my pokemon watch for the experience." She threw up two pokeballs, and a Chimchar and Lickilicky appeared. Pikachu and Sneasel stood across from each other. Pikachu's cheeks sparkled as he thought about kicking this Asher's ass. He Infernape and the rest of Ash's pokemon cheer him on. His heart dropped as he heard Buneary cheer on Asher.

"(Don't worry Asher, you got this!)" She cheered. Pikachu's cheeks sparked bigger this time, as he stared down Asher. Asher looked at him with a smirk on his face.

"Pikachu, use Quick Attack)" Running at Asher at an incredible speed, he shocked at Asher's fast reflexes, and he was knocked into the air by Asher's claws.

"Now Asher, use Ice Beam." Amber called.

"Pikachu, deflect it with Iron Tail," Deflecting his beam, Pikachu found that his attack was very weak, so following up he struck Asher in the head with a full powered Iron Tail attack. As the pokemon was dazed, Ash saw this as his chance.

"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!" Pikachu was waiting for this. Unleashing a powerful Thunderbolt, Asher was sent crashing into the rocks, swirls in his eyes.

"Well, I guess that's it," Ash said.

"Sneasel, are you okay?" Amber yelled, running up to him. Buneary went along with her. The rest of the pokemon, plus Ash and Dawn, came up shortly after.

"Here give him this," Dawn said, handing her an Oran Berry. She shot a grateful look at Dawn before feeding the berry to Asher. As the berry's effects worked, Asher stood up slowly, before being hugged by his trainer.

"Great job Sneasel, I knew he was a tough Pikachu." Amber said. As she put him down, she nodded to Ash. "Great battle! You're Pikachu is really tough. That's the first time in a while anyone beat my Sneasel, and you did it without taking a hit." Ashe scratched the back of his head embarrassed.

"Thanks, sorry about sending Sneasel into the rocks. I guess he went a little overboard." She waved him off.

"It's fine, no damage done." Ash smiled. Infernape walked up to Pikachu.

"(I imagine you must be feeling happy after that win.)" Infernape murmured. Pikachu felt a stab of pride. He didn't like to brag after battles, but it did feel good to beat this arrogant prick. The other pokemon congratulated him. When the others looked at Buneary, she simply scoffed.

"(Pfft, am I supposed to be impressed. If anything, he went a little far in the battle. He almost seriously injured Asher!)" She snarled. Turning her head with a huff, she went back to talking with Asher about their times in Eerna forest. Cold claws sliced through Pikachu's heart, this wasn't what he wanted at all. All of the sudden, he wished he never beat Asher. Looking at them, he noticed Asher send him a look of victory. Sighing, he knew that whoever he was, this Asher was going to bring nothing but trouble for him.

XxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxX

Later that afternoon, Pikachu and Infernape visited Pachirisu in the nursing ward. Buizel was busy getting her some Ice Cream. Pikachu and Infernape were talking to Pachirisu.

"(So, how are you feeling Pachirisu?)" Infernape asked.

"(Very, Very nervous. I overhead Nurse Joy saying that it usually hurts more for smaller pokemon like me.)" She said nervously.

"(Hey, no need to worry, I'm sure Buizel will be there the entire time to help you out.) Pikachu said. Pachirisu sighed as Pikachu mentioned Buizel.

"(I just wish he'd give me some space.)" She complained. Pikachu and Infernape shared an amused look.

"(You know it's just because he loves you.)" She sighed at Infernape's remark.

"(I know)" As they finished speaking, the weasel himself walked in the room, carrying some Breloom's Ice Cream. She started eating it as Buizel talked to Pikachu and Infernape.

"(So, have you two picked out a name yet?)" Pikachu asked. Buizel shook his head.

"(Nah, we'll probably wait til when it's born)" They continued talking for a bit, until pachirisu started writhing in pain, screeching.

"(Oh Fuck, Pachi what's the matter?!)" Buizel yelled, grabbing Pachirisu's paw. Infernape ran for Nurse Joy, Pikachu didn't know what to do, so he stood there with wide eyes. He didn't have to wait long, thank Arceus, as Nurse Joy ran in. Checking Pachirisu's stomach her eyes went wide.

"(Oh dear, it seems Pachirisu is going into labor.)" Nurse Joy looked really worried.

"(What the hell do you mean, she isn't due for another week.)" Buizel yelled, Infernape having to restrain him.

"(Come on, let's let Nurse Joy do her thing.)" Infernape said, pulling Buizel out of the room. Buizel broke away however.

"(Like hell I'm leaving!)" He snapped. Nurse Joy looked at him in understanding.

"(It's ok Buizel, you can stay,)" she said soothingly. Buizel nodded and went back by Pachirisu's side. Infernape stood outside the waiting room, while Pikachu went to get Dawn and Ash. He found them talking in their room. He told Ash the situation, who quickly informed Dawn. Both had shocked expressions on their faces. They quickly walked out of the room towards Pachirisu's room. When they got there they heard the cries of a baby pokemon. They were ecstatic, until Buizel walked out with Nurse Joy, making their blood turn cold. Buizel trembled before collapsing on the ground, sobbing. Infernape tried his best to comfort him. Nurse Joy looked gravely at the two trainers.

"(Her heart has stopped beating…)"

Well, here it is. Not going to lie, was a sad chapter for even me. I hope it wasn't too sad.

Mamoswine: *sobs* Review, let us know what you thought