Well here is the next chapter. By the looks of it, this story is almost at its end. Thanks everyone for the reviews.
Sceptile: Get on with it, we've waited an entire week for this.
scarcrow151: ….I don't own pokemon (By the way I realized I'm a compete idiot and forgot pokemon laid eggs…let's assume the egg hatched, okay? Sorry!)
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Asher watched as Buneary hopped out of Pikachu's room. Her eyes were misted, and she went quickly over to Dawn. Flexing his claws in anticipation he saw this as his opportunity. He knew if his plan was going to work, now was the time to move on to phase 2. A smirk crossed his lips as he entered the room.
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Infernape noticed Asher enter the room out of the corner of his eye. He was talking with Amber's Chimchar right now, who was trying to get tips from him right now.
"(So how do you throw Mach Punch, I keep trying but I can't get the hang of it?)" She asked. Infernape looked back at her.
"(Well, you have to concentrate a lot of energy into one fist, then suppress it. It is very hard to learn as a Chimchar, I didn't even learn it until I evolved into a Monferno.)" Chimchar sighed as she heard him mention evolving.
"(I feel like I won't ever evolve. No matter how hard I battle, I always almost end up losing.)" Infernape gave her a look of empathy. He knew what that felt like, back when he was a Chimchar with Paul. He could understand her frustration. She was a little younger than him, and yet she still hasn't evolved yet.
"(I could help you if you want…)" Her eyes lit up with excitement. She bounced excitedly on the spot.
"(Yes, could you pleeease?)" Chimchar asked, her eyes glowing. Infernape smiled at her and nodded. She hugged him in happiness and ran out the front door. Chuckling he walked out after her, only to look back and see Asher walk out of the room, a look of satisfaction on his face as he made his way towards Buneary. Infernape narrowed his eyes at the mysterious pokemon.
What could he be up to?
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Pikachu looked up as the door opened. He expected Infernape, Buizel, hell even Croagunk to walk back in. What he didn't expect was Asher walking in with a smile on his face.
"(How are you doing, Pikachu?)" Asher asked. Now listening to his voice, Pikachu felt chills go through his body at Asher's natural iciness in his voice. Pikachu voice didn't shake, though as he answered Asher.
"(Fine)" Asher nodded, the smile never leaving his face.
"(Good, I think we got off on the wrong foot. Pikachu, I've noticed the looks you've been giving me, and I want to assure you I am not your enemy. I am not trying to steal Buneary from you)" Pikachu raised an eyebrow at him. How did Asher now Pikachu's feelings?
"(Oh, is that so?)" Pikachu asked, not sure where this conversation was headed.
"(Yes, in fact I want to help you get her)" Sneasel's smirk widened as he saw Pikachu's eyes widen in shock.
"(…Really?)" Pikachu asked in disbelief.
"(Yup, and I got a plan too, if you're willing to try)" Pikachu stared at him for a minute. Should he trust him? Pikachu admitted, based on first impressions, Asher seemed liked the type of guy who did things just for himself, not including arrogant, cocky, and really friendly with Buneary.
"(How can I trust you? I mean, I thought you'd want to be mates with Buneary, being her best friend and all)" Asher looked surprised for a second, then his smirk came back on.
"(Oh no, she's sort of like a sister to me than anything. So I want to help her out, considering how highly she's spoken of you. I know she loves you, and there's no doubt you love her with dirty looks I've received from you, so it's safe to say you two just need a push.)" Pikachu took all of this in. Deciding Asher could be trusted, we nodded at the weasel.
"(Fine, what's your plan?)" Pikachu asked. Asher smirked.
"(Our plan starts once we hit Sunyshore city. We were there only a few days before meeting you and I learned the city well. We actually should arrive at said location by tomorrow if we leave in the morning. Pikachu nodded, not realizing how close they were.
"(Ok, then I guess we'll talk about it then,)" Pikachu said. Nodding, Sneasel left the room.
"(Yep)"
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Chimchar was pushed back by Torterra. The continent pokemon joined there training seesion, and was right now battling with her. Feeling exhausted, Chimchar knew she wouldn't last much longer against the more experienced pokemon. She was proven right was she was blown away by a powerful Leaf Storm, sending her into a tree, making a loud thud.
"(Ugh,)" She said as she slid down the tree. Infernape cringed as her body hit the ground with another thud.
"(I think that is enough for now Torterra,)" He said to his friend. Torterra nodded and walked over to Piplup who watched the whole thing.
"(Not too strong is she,)" Chimchar flinched at the penguin's careless words. Infernape shot Piplup a glare.
"(You were just fine, it's just that Torterra is very experienced.)" Chimchar gavehim a grateful smile which he returned. He felt determined to help her, considering he knew what it felt like feeling useless to their trainer. He hadn't told her his story yet, but he knew she wouldn't be interested.
"(Now focus your energy in your striking fist.)" Modeling with his own, a blueish hue started to surround it. Watching her concentrate very hard, he was delighted to see a very feint blueish hue of her own start to appear. "(Good, now concentrate it,)" Concentrating really hard, she punched the tree at an incredible speed, shattering it. She stared ahead in shock. Infernape smiled brightly.
"(Congrats, looks like you've successfully done it, it should be easier now.)" As he finished speaking, something incredible happened. Her body glowed with a bright white light and her body started to change. Infernape's stared in shock. When the process ended, a Monferno stood there. As she looked down at her body, the brightest smile Infernape ever seen came across her face, and she brought him into a hug.
"(I can't believe I evolved! It's all because of you, how can I ever thank you?!)" Monferno kissed him on the cheek. Infernape felt a small blush creep up on his face.
"(No biggie. Just happy to help…)" He trailed off. A weird feeling was buzzing around in his chest right now. What the hell is wrong with me? Infernape shrugged it off and smiled at her enthusiasm. He was proud to have helped her learn Mach Punch and evolve. Infernape heard the trainers walk out.
"There you are Infernape, Pikachu is being released, and Pachirisu is feeling better, so we're heading out for Sunyshore City tomorrow." Infernape nodded at his trainer. Amber's eyes widened when she saw Monferno.
"Chimchar…..did you evolve?" Nodding at her trainer, she hugged Infernape again. He felt the blush come back to his face. He shook it off though when he saw Asher walk out of the center. He showed little surprise when he saw Monferno, but congratulated her nonetheless. Infernape still didn't trust him, but knew he really couldn't talk to a lot of people about it. He excused himself, and headed into the pokemon center.
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Pikachu walked into Pachirisu's room. Buizel was sitting in the bed with her with their baby in between them. Levin was sleeping right now, and his parents were looking fondly at him right now. The proud parents smiled at Pikachu as he walked in.
"(How is he?)" He whispered, making sure not to wake the baby pokemon. Pachirisu smiled.
"(He's perfect. Pikachu thank you so much for saving me, I'm so happy to be able to be here with my two most favorite people on the earth. She nuzzled into Buizel, snuggling Levin closer into them. Pikachu was getting ready to walk out when Infernape walked in the room.
"(Pikachu, Buizel, can I speak to you two?)" Surprised, the two pokemon followed him out. Croagunk was waiting for them in the trainer's room when they arrived.
"(What's up, Infernape?)" Pikachu asked.
"(It's Asher, I was wondering what he said to you back in your room.)" Infernape said to him.
"(Oh, well you see…)" Pikachu told them about how Asher promised to help get him and Buneary together, and how he wasn't their enemy. When he finished speaking, none of the three looked convinced.
"(Hmmmm)" Buizel was taking in what Pikachu said.
"(I can't say I trust him. I mean, just the feeling he gives off alone is enough to not make me trust him. I can't believe Monferno doesn't mind him.)" Infernape wondered why he cared what Monferno thought, before Croagunk spoke up.
"(Pikachu…..if you want to trust him….go ahead…..just be careful…I don't think he's trustworthy at all.)" Pikachu took all of this in before nodding.
"(I know, and to be honest I don't fully trust him enough either, but if there is a chance he can help me out with this, then I will trust him. He's my best chance at winning back Buneary, and I need to take it.)" The other three nodded in understanding.
"(We know Pikachu, just be careful….okay?)" Infernape asked, not wanting to see his best friend seriously hurt. Pikachu nodded, smiling at his friends.
"(Right,)" Leaving the room, Pikachu felt a surge of excitement go through him at the thought of getting back Buneary. As they left, Buizel asked Infernape a question.
"(So Infernape, I saw you and Monferno hanging out, looks like you're getting a mate yourself, huh?)" Flustered, Infernape pushed ahead to avoid having to answer the question. Buizel snickered and Croagunk chuckled at the poor monkey's expense.
THE NEXT DAY
The three trainers arrived in Sunyshore City by 5:00. Buneary was allowed to stay out of her pokeball and talked to Sneasel the entire time. Despite being told that he wasn't interested in her, Piakchu still felt a pang of jealousy surge within him. Entering the city, Sneasel's eyes sparkled as the plan as about to continue. He walked over to Pikachu, Dawn returning Buneary.
"(Right, so I told Buneary about this garden in this city. It's really famous for making couples fall in, so I think it would be a perfect place for you to confess to Buneary.)" Pikachu gulped nervously.
"(Right, when are we doing this?)" Pikachu asked.
"(Tonight, that way we can get away from our trainers more easily.)" Pikachu nodded. As usual Ash ran over to the gym, and Volkner walked out as they walked up. Volkner smiled as he saw them.
"Well, if it isn't Ash. How's it been?" Volkner asked.
"Good, I'm ready to win my eighth gym badge." Ash said, smiling with determination.
"Alright, are battle will be tomorrow at 3. Got it?" Ash nodded, a little down his battle wouldn't be that day, but grateful for the battle anyway.
"Okay" Making their way to the pokemon center, they realized it was later than they thought, so they decided to go to bed. Pikachu couldn't sleep though, waiting for Sneasel to get him. Sneasel told him in the Pokemon Center that he would bring Buneary there first, then take Pikachu there. It was ten when Sneasel walked back in the door.
"(Let's go)" He said simply. Nodding, Pikachu followed him to the garden. It wasn't that far of a walk, but Pikachu's heart was pounding against his chest. This was the night he would tell Buneary his feelings.
"(Now listen, Buneary doesn't know it'll be you walking through there, I only told her that he should wait there, so seemed really keen on checking out this garden, but not by herself, so I'd told her I'd get some company. Remember, wait till you get to the giant rose before confessing your feelings. That is where it is famously done.)" Pikachu nodded. Turning he looked at the hedge where Buneary waited on the other side.
"(Well, here goes nothing,)" Taking a deep breath he walked through the hedge into the garden.
scarcrow151: well, here it is, sorry for the wait. Next chapter we'll see how this date goes.
Pikachu: *sweatdrops nervously*
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