Life as an Espeon Chapter 4, a pokémon fanfic

So here it is. Chapter 4. It took me some time. But I hope you will all enjoy this new chapter :)

EDIT: I uploaded the wrong chapter yesterday. I'm the biggest idiot alive. The chapter you read ( if you read it ) Was a rejected plot ! Oh deary ! I am very sorry ^^; But this is the true chapter 4

Chapter 4

Paul quickly made his way towards the source of the strange power radiating trough the forest, Ash following him. They walked for some time, the strange Psychic wave rippling over the lands every few minutes. Ash stopped walking, and softly spoke up. "Hey... erm... Espeon. Wait up for a second." Paul turned to Ash. He looked worried, maybe even frightened. "I'm starting to doubt out decision. I mean... Maybe this pokemon is dangerous ! And how will the others find us if we keep moving away from them?" For a small moment, Paul hesitated. Was it really a good idea ? Did he truly have a reason for coming here ?... No. He wasn't a coward ! Paul shook his head defiantly and quickly walked on, Ash running after him with a small "Hey!". He wasn't going to back down now ! Besides... Something told him that this was the right thing to do. Something with powers like that...

Paul stopped for a small moment. Maybe, just maybe, he would have a chance to become human again ! He could finally be together with Ash ! ….. But what... what if Ash hadn't really meant it ? Paul grit his teeth. "I shouldn't be thinking like this... Ash isn't the kind of person to lie over something like this!" But the doubt remained. "Should I give up what I have now ? Should I take the risk of heartbreak again ?..." Paul shook his head furiously. "I don't even know if it can turn me back human ! There's no way ! Just-"

"Whoa... Espeon ! Look at that !" Paul looked up. A great mountain rose up in front of them, covered in countless big trees. A strange cave lied just ahead. "Would you look at those colours Espeon..." The entire cave was filled with bright minerals that changed colors. Yellow, green, red, grey, black, purple, pink... Sometimes, a small spark of electricity would run over the stones, or a small flame would erupt from the ceiling. A thin coat of water covered the floor of the cave. "It's … It's almost as if all the elements were brought together in one cave..." Paul stared into the cave. Ash had hit the nail on the head. The other dimension was fluctuating, changing in every possible way. Fire, Grass, Ice, Electric, Ghost, Dark, Fighting... All of the elemental en supernatural powers rippled through the stones of the cave.

Paul hesitantly walked past Ash. The cave was unnerving, and Paul wanted to get out as soon as possible. They came all this way, so turning around was not an option. As soon as Ash stepped into the cave, the ground and rocks behind him twisted until the opening was gone, as if it'd never been there. The voice echoed through the cave, making it seem like it was everywhere at once. "I sense your discomfort. Do not fear. I will not harm you in any way. To find me, follow the red gems." Paul tried to stop himself from shivering as the voice left them once again. "Wh- ! Follow the red gems ? I don't see any-" As soon as Ash opened his mouth, a bright trail of red stones rose from the stony ground of the cave, small flames erupting from the cracks they left in their wake.

Paul shivered, and broke into a run, he didn't want to stay in this cave longer than he absolutely had to. Ash was running right alongside with him, so Paul assumed Ash was thinking the same thing. After a few minutes of running, Paul had no idea where they were. It was as if the cave sucked away any sense of reality. The two dimensions overlapped to strongly that it was putting Paul off balance. Was he a form of power in a world made of power ? Was he a solid form in a solid world ? He couldn't tell anymore. At a certain moment, it seemed they weren't moving at all, the stones all looking the same, no wind striking past their faces...

It lasted ages, and seconds at the same time. But then, they stopped moving. They had arrived. Neither of them spoke. They were too caught up. The voice spoke again. "Welcome Ash. Welcome ….Espeon." A great white creature descended from the ceiling of the cave. A yellow ring around it's horse-like body, and countless big shards floating around him.

Arceus!

There, floating before them, was the pokemon that created the entire world and its inhabitants. Paul felt his legs go weak, and he had to try his best to keep his composure. He could hear Ash gasp in fear and surprise. "Ar... Arceus..."

"Yes. That is indeed the name you humans have given me." Arceus landed softly on the cave floor, and the countless gems in the cavewalls gave off a beautiful soft glow, all in a different colour. "Ash. And... Espeon. You wound up here with a reason. The fact that you did not turn around even after feeling my power proves that." Paul knew what Arceus was implying. The obvious pause as Arceus called him Espeon made that very clear. The legendary pokemon knew that Paul was not a true pokemon. Paul stared at the cave ground, and he started licking his paw in an attempt to ease his nerves. Arceus stared them down, and Paul could hear Ash gulp.

It was quiet for what seemed an excruciating long time. Arceus was the one who spoke first. "I see. Both of you do not wish to speak in each others company. Very well. Espeon. Come." Paul made a startled expression, and shot an distrusting look at Arceus. "Do not worry you. As I told you, I will not harm you. You have no ill intentions, so there is no reason for me to punish you."

Paul followed after the huge legendary pokemon. He never liked the legendaries. Way too arrogant, too hard to break. How many times had there been when the legendary pokemon set out on a lovely stroll to destroy human kind ? One... two... Well, too many times. Paul just hoped that this one wouldn't go angry-groudon on him. The big floating legendary slowed to a stop. Paul was about to ask why they didn't walk further away from Ash, when he noticed that Ash was nowhere in sight. Paul bit his cheek and kept his questions to himself. He had already embarrassed himself enough. No need to sounds stupid AND annoy a legendary pokemon.

"Paul." Paul jumped up when Arceus spoke his name. "Before you ask, yes. I know you are a human. How I knew this ? I would never have needed my powers to see it. It is obvious that you were never a pokemon in nature." Paul stared at Arceus, and it was quiet for some time. The only sounds were the dripping of water, the soft burning of flames, and the sound of small sparks. "I know what you want from me as well Paul. But the question is. Do you deserve it ?" Paul stared at the Legendary God, and swallowed.

Arceus chuckled. "You know what you want Paul. I know what you want. What is keeping you from taking it ?" Paul let his eyes fall to the ground. "My fears." Arceus didn't say anything and drifted away slowly. Paul followed him. "The touch of Mew is upon you. I doubt that even I would be able to truly return you to your true form. But there is a way." Arceus stopped dead in his tracks, and all movement around them stopped. When Paul spoke, it echoed throughout the long cave. "Tell me. Please tell me Arceus !" Arceus turned towards Paul and bowed his head. "I shall cast an ancient spell. It will turn you back into a human, but only after you have found love, if you cannot find love, you shall not be able to turn back into a human." Paul's gaze dropped to the floor. It felt as if a Frosglass had crawled into him, turning him into ice entirely.

This was impossible. He knew that it had been too good to be true. "I shall leave you now. Choose wisely." Paul didn't move. This was the only chance he had. He would have to find a way to make Ash love him. As an Espeon. A foul pink creature, used for battling, not meant to build a relationship with... Paul let his head hang and he stared at his paws. Probably the closest thing he would have for hands for the rest of his life.

"I will find a way... I will find it... I promise you that Ash.."

…

Ash sat in the great cave, the countless glowing stones illuminating his face. He was sitting on a bland looking stone, holding Espeon's pokeball in his hands. "Hello Ash." Ash let out a startled yelp and jumped up at Arceus' great voice. "I-I'm sorry I sat on your... Stone, but I needed to sit, and think.." Arceus didn't say anything, and softly sat down on a yellow glowing rock. Ash spoke up a few moments later. "He wants to be rid of me doesn't he." Arceus didn't speak. " He wants to be back with Paul again..." Arceus didn't move. " Please... Arceus. Bring him back. I don't care if he hates me, I don't care if he rejects me, I just... want him to live again. Please..." Arceus turned his head. " What would you be willing to pay for him to live again ?" Ash's eyes got a determined gleam, and he clenched his fists. " Anything." Arceus bowed his head and stared into Ash's eyes.

"Even... your love ?"

Silence echoed throughout the cave. " Wh... What do you mean Arceus ?" Arceus floated away from ash, into a previously nonexistent cave. " I have a spell. A spell that will return Paul to you. But there is a conditions. This condition, is very important. You must forget about the one you love, and give your love another. Only one other on this planet carries the other half of this spell. Once you love eachother, it shall activate, and bring Paul back to life." Ash's breath caught in his throat, a cold feeling clenching his insides, and making him sick. "Arceus... That is impossible.." Ash whispered brokenly. "I can't love anyone else but Paul. Even if I could, I would never be able to find that once person roaming this wide earth... The conditions to this spell... are impossible..."

Arceus shook his head slowly. "It is all I can do, and all that has a chance of succeeding. There is one thing I am certain of. The person you need to find is already closer than you think."

"Take you time Ash. I will return shortly."

…

"I see you have made your choice, Paul." Paul didn't answer. Knowing Arceus, it already knew the answer Paul was going to give. Arceus nodded solemnly. " Ash has made his choice as well, even though he himself might not realize it yet." Paul licked his paw again, even though it was at it's cleanest. "Then I shall now cast the spell upon you. Do brace yourself, this spell is a heavy one." Paul nodded and stood up, readying himself for the spell.

"Paul. I wish you and Ash the greatest of luck."

Then Arceus threw back it's head, a loud roar vibrating through the cave. The countless glowing stones started shining brightly, until Paul couldn't see anymore. The other dimension overflowed with godly power, pressing down on Paul. He could feel his legs giving out beneath him as the power dawned onto him. He couldn't breathe, couldn't see, couldn't do anything.

He passed out.

...

Arceus returned sooner than Ash expected, a strange flickering accompanying him. "I sense you have made you decision Ash." Ash nodded. This tiny chance at bringing Paul back was better than nothing. "Thank you Arceus... For this chance I mean...I'm thankful..." He let his head hang. Arceus' form twitched slightly, and for a tiny second, Ash thought he could see right through him, but he brushed the thought aside. "I shall cast the spell upon you, and the one you must find. Ready yourself, this spell can be quite heavy for you."

Ash clenched his eyes tightly shut when all the stones around him started shining brightly. "Aack !" Ash fell back and covered his closed eyes, the light so strong it seemed to burn through his arms and eyelids all together. The light did not yield, and a small moment later, Ash lost conciousness.

…

"AH!" Ash jumped up from his spot beneath the tree he had been sleeping under. He breathed heavily. "A dream ?... Was it all a dream ?" Ash quickly looked around. " Espeon ? Are you here ? Espeon ?" He took a few steps, only to trip over something. Something pink, and very angry! A loud screech sounded from his feet, and a clearly confused and angry Espeon jumped up and clawed at Ash's face. " Agh! Ow ow ow owww ! Espeon ! GAH ! It's me !" The scratching stopped, and Ash rubbed his hands over his face. "Ah..I stood on you tail didn't I ? Ouch. You didn't have to react this voilently..." Espeon seemed a bit confused, and was looking around frantically. "Es ? Peon Es ? Espeon !"

Ash sighed. "I wish I knew what you were saying Espeon..." Espeon gave him a bit of a foul look, and jumped into a nearby tree, curling up on a thick branch. Ash sighed. "You're never going to like me, are you Espeon ?" Espeon snored in response. Ash looked up at the sky. It was dark, and there were no stars to be seen. The rest of the forest was deadly silent. Ash felt tears bubbling up. "Arceus... It was just a dream. Nothing can ever bring Paul back..." He let himself fall back onto the ground, only to jump up a second later when a horrible pain shot up his back. " OUCH ! What the-"

Ash searched his jacket, and out came a softly glowing stone, it's colour's fluctuating every few minutes. Ash stared at the stone for a moment. Then he put the stone into his backpack. He lied down under the tree Espeon slept in, and closed his eyes.

"I want to bring him back Arceus... But I'm not sure I can, Arceus. I'm not sure if I can love another..."

Paul lifted his head at the small whisper. He waited patiently until Ash's breathing slowed down, then he jumped down, and lied next to Ash. "You don't have to love another Ash. I'm right here... But how can I make you see that ?"

Paul closed his eyes and let sleep come to him. Once again, he found himself in the other dimension, floating silently in a place without mass. Previously, the dimension had bristled with countless dreams, awarenesses, creatures and plants. But now it seemed as if there were only two beings beside him present. A strange pulsing power flooded the dimension every few minutes, but to invade Arceus's mind would be a foolish thing to do. Ash's mind lay next to him, exposed as it would ever be. Paul drifted closer to Ash's mind, preparing to slip inside the dreams of the one he loved.

This time, Ash's dreams were too confusing to make any sense. Dawn, Brock, Paul, Ash, Pikachu... countless faces and sounds came by. But it was a peaceful dream, and Paul enjoyed the calm atmosphere in Ash's mind. He soon fell asleep, his mind still with Ash. "Your mind is as beautiful as your body Ash."

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A/N: Alright. So. I took my SWEET time updating this. (How long has it been ? Few months ? Half a year ?) Oh well. I updated this. I hope you all enjoy this. It is short in my opinion, but this is all I can do for now... Any questions ? Ask them and I shall answer. If you review you get an answer ! ( Only anonymous reviewers won't be getting a response, sorry.)

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter. It was very hard for me to write.