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Chapter 20: Recovery

News had reached the Entire continent about the tragedy of the war that lasted for a day in the continent. Where the Espeon and Umbreon were determined to eliminate each other. But when the truth came out that Katy one of the Espeon had engineered it so she could have the chance to become the next queen if the Alpha's were eliminated. Fortunately though no Alpha's had been killed or injured extensively in the battle. However there was many losses for both sides which means not everyone walked away happy or satisfied that the war was over with many loved ones lost. And word also reached of Katy's banishment too which did relieve a lot of people knowing she was the cause of the war.

Fortunately though as the Non-combatants and the young were not part of the battle so the loss of numbers didn't have too much of an impact. But a lot came out with injuries. More have lost their lives as they didn't receive care in time or their injuries was too great while others can begin a recover.

Among those who were injured or wounded the worst was Prince Asra. The Hyper beam had damaged his ribs and caused lots of cuts and bleeding points on his chest but he did survive barely. It was now two days ever since the war had ended as quickly as it begun. King Ventus and his force were agreed to remain on sight to create the peaceful transition between the two and would remain on site until he believed the Umbreon and Espeon were settling down and he was currently pleased and would not remain long.

Asra remained in the border Care centre as despite wanting to take him into the Main town, it was too dangerous to move him further at the risk of more damage to his body. So he was forced to remain on sight and so extra security was placed in the centre and around it, mainly consisting of royal guards and few were permitted entry.

The shiny Umbreon Carly who played a large role in the ending of the war was desperate to see her friend, she needed to find peace that he was going to be okay and hadn't seen him since the day of the battle. She was currently sat at the very lake that Asra had shown her. This was the current only place that provided her with calmness as the two tribes were trying to re-establish their territories and their people after the battle.

She sat there thinking as the water was calming her. Trying to put all thoughts to rest but it was proving difficult to her. Even when she was looking at the sun where it was in the afternoon. The shiny Umbreon looked to the beautiful blue sky and smiled "At least the sky is not ruining anything".

Suddenly she heard a male voice behind her "Ah, Carly, there you are". She turned behind her to see an adult Jolteon stood towards her with a Flareon and Vaporeon obviously being guards. "King Ventus, what are you doing here?" Ventus smiled towards her saying "Well I am here to take you to see Asra". Carly's ear's ears immediately shot up hearing this "Really".

Ventus was happy to say "Yes, I have been granted permission by the Espeon Alpha's to visit him and any associates I deem welcome too. I believe you want to see him". Carly immediately stood up "Yes, I need to see him" The Jolteon king smiled happily "Well actually I have already visited him but I am going to let you through as if you walked there the guards would stop you".

Carly smiled towards this "Well can we go". Ventus nodded happily "Of course it is the least I can do to thank you for helping me stop the battle". Carly made a bow towards the King "Thank you King Ventus. I really appreciate this". The Jolteon King chuckled to this "No need for formalities, just call me Ventus, now let's be off to see our friend". Carly quickly nodded and walked up as Ventus turned around and begun walking off towards Espeon territory with Carly walking beside him.

They spent minutes walking as they were in the Neutral zone between the Espeon and Umbreon territory. It only took a small amount of time to reach the Care centre they were looking for. She looked to see the building was big in length but not in height. It was established a year ago to aid any travellers or Espeon near the border who couldn't reach the villages or anywhere near for recover or healing. They could see a complimentary of Espeon elite Royal guards standing guard over the building. The four Eeveelutions walked towards the building and while the Guards watched them, they saw no reason to refuse entry as it was King Ventus leading the group.

They slowly made their way inside the building and went down the main hallway. They saw that some rooms were mainly deserted due to the low amount of Espeon near the border but every now and then one or two rooms housed an Espeon or a travelling Pokémon. Suddenly an Espeon healer saw them and spoke "May I help you all".

King Ventus was quick to explain "King Ventus to see Prince Asra". The healer was quick to nod, of course you are approved. Right this way". The healer begun to lead the way and the 4 followed closely. They made their way through until they came to a big room. They saw through a small wooden window and could see in the room was the fragile Asra who looked in pain but was lying down on a bed. There were also another Espeon male that looked same age as Asra.

There was two Espeon stood outside the room who saw them but seeing the main healer did not move or suspect. They stood to the entrance to the room and the healer allowed entry. Ventus then said to Carly "Go on, I came to let you see him. I do wish to speak to him later but I feel you two need to speak".

The shiny Umbreon smiled "Thanks King Ventus". She looked to the bruised body of Asra and was a little upset to see the pain he looked like he was in. She stepped forward slowly and she walked into the room. The other Espeon who was stood in their immediately became hostile "Who are you, how did you get here". Carly was about to speak in defence until she heard a frail voice "Tiago, it is okay. I know her".

She looked to see Asra's eyes opened and he was weakly smiling at her. Tiago looked to Asra and was shocked he knew an Umbreon but he stood back and allowed the Umbreon to move forward. She stepped toward the blue eyed Espeon and he happily said "Carly". She begun to fell regret a little and she quickly came up to him "I have been worried about you this whole time. I thought after that hyper beam hit you…I…" Asra quickly stopped her "I am fine, it is not that bad. I will just need to spend some time to heal up". Carly glared a little to him and she placed a paw next to his as she sat down "I am not completely happy with you. How could you just risk your life like that for me"?

Asra looked worried to this "Did you think I was going to let that hyper beam hit you. I don't care if I get hurt or not. I wasn't going to let you get hurt". Carly then narrowed her eyes a little "You are so… stubborn and reckless". Asra was worrying this was going to lead to an argument but then she smiled "But you are also the kindest, bravest, caring and the most selfless person I have ever known. You are one of the greatest people I could ever know. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise".

Asra now smiled to this and she spoke "But don't ever scare me like that again". Asra shook his head "I would be willing to do it again if I have to for you". Carly was amazed by this comment and she slowly formed a smile. Tiago was watching how much they cared about each other and was a little shocked by this. But seeing this he realised that the Shiny Umbreon was the secret friend Asra told him about long ago.

He was amazed by how they looked like true friends. He didn't know how to react here. Carly looked away as Asra said "I have heard, the war was stopped just in time". Carly nodded quickly "Yes, Ventus was able to stop it". Asra quickly smiled deeply "And You". Carly smiled towards him "So you heard. I admit I did most of the talking".

Asra then looked down "I heard Katy has been banished, but I haven't been told the full story, care to fill the blanks". Carly lied down in front of him and said "Well you were right that Katy lied but we found out why, she wanted the are to happen so she could hope your mother, and father and brother would all be killed in the conflict and me as she knew about us meeting up".

Asra was surprised about this as she continued "Basically she wanted this so she could permanently put you under attract and then become the next queen, she basically only wanted to become the next queen and deemed herself as the future of the Espeon. But your mother and Father saw to it she was banished form the Espeon territory and she was declared unwelcome in the Eeveelution Kingdom by King Ventus".

Asra narrowed his eyes a little "I can't believe it. I knew she was crazy but I didn't think she was that twisted". Carly looked down "Because of her many lives were lost and yours possibly to. It was all her fault". Asra looked down "I despise her, I hope I never see her again, I would happily repay what she did". Carly however shook her head "No, She can't go anywhere now so that is that".

Asra looked down and sighed while Carly asked him "So how long are you expected to stay here for". Asra looked up and spoke "A few weeks before I am cleared as apparently the hyper beam got me in a very vulnerable part of my chest which will require extensive healing so I am going nowhere for the time being. And even when I am, I will need to be careful for a while longer just so I don't get hurt".

Asra lied back down on his side as he tried to relax, even breathing was causing slight pain due to his damaged ribs on his upper chest. Carly made a smile to this "Well I am glad you will be alright. Just make sure you heal, as I would not forgive myself if you something happens to you now knowing you shielded me".

Asra smiled to her and said "I would do it again before letting you get hurt" Carly was touched by that comment and deeply smiled to him. Suddenly an Espeon healer entered the room "I am sorry, all guests must leave the room as I need to apply some treatment to the Prince". Carly looked a little saddened as she didn't get to spend too much time with Asra but she placed a paw on his and smiled "I will see you. Promise to meet once you get out of here". Asra quickly nodded "I will you can be sure of that. But do visit some times". Carly nodded and stood up, she then took her leave alongside Tiago who nodded to Asra and they both exited the room.

Carly looked in to see the Espeon healer prepare a bowl which had a substance in. Asra looked as the Healer said "You know that Umbreon". Asra nodded as he saw her outside "Yes I do, she is my friend". The Healer was surprised but Carly looked back in the room smiling to him. The healer had the bowl readied and aid "Now this will sting a bit my Prince but it will help dull the pain further".

She then took a leaf and dipped it in the substance before pressing it gently against Asra's chest. He leaned down and groaned a little as he felt a slight pain as the leaf was rubbed against his chest gently. Carly watching made a childish smirk and thought "Now that just looks cute of him". She walked off with renewed Hope for her friend. Asra was groaning from the pain asking "How long will I have to endure this". The healer smiled to him "Just until you are more able at movement I am afraid". Asra narrowed his eyes a little in disappointment "Great".

Okay, I am going to end the chapter there. Don't want to go any further in this chapter as I want to save it all for the next one. See you all next chapter and as usual please leave some feedback. Greatly appreciate it.