Bayleef's Confession by WyldClaw
Plot: This WCverse one shot takes place about two months after P2K II: Lawrence's Revenge s and a month after Devon's Despicable plan so it has some spoilers to those fics. . I do not own any characters whatsoever. This fanfic is told through Ash's Bayleef, which means that there will be a one slight Bayleef / Ash moment but it is mainly pokeshipping Ash/Misty. It takes place after Ash returns Larvitar to his mother in Mother of all battles but before Ash meets Harrison in Pop goes the Sneasel. Those episodes are right after each other but I figure that there is a day or two in between. Since this IS a WCverse fic I modified some of the events in Mother of all battles. () Have trasnlasted Pokémon speech in them, "" is humans talking, and italics are thoughts. Warning: major P2K II: Lawrence's Revenge spoilers in this fanfic. you have been warned.
Now that's all taken care of, on with the fic!
last edited : November, 2020
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It was nighttime in Johto. My trainer, my teammates and his girlfriend were spending the night in a larger forest clearing about a day's journey from the Mt. Silver Pokémon Preserve. He was planning on giving his team-Noctowl, Pikachu, Cyndaquil, Phanpy, , Totodile and I-a good cleaning but one of my teammates needed a little bit more detailed cleaning. I felt Cyndaquil quiver through my Vine Whip hold around her mid-section as our trainer held her in his lap as he cleaned the skin around the cast covering her right forepaw. The Fire Type Pokemon's gaze went from me to Ash to Pikachu - who was nearby, as he cleaned her paw.
(Is-Is it b-bad? ) she asked him nervously. the cast and the partially wounds that danced on her body were souvenirs of facing her heartless former so called 'trainer'- a heartless beast named Devon who who kidnapped and abused her in order to lure our trainer into a brutal battle and who had also beat and abused her when she was a baby and killed her foster a few weeks ago- in a battle that ended with her near fatally poisoned . She hadn't been able to battle, be in a Pokeball or anything since then.
"Not really." the black-haired teen admitted. "Whatever kind of cream Ranger Mason put on your paw seems to have worked." She flinched as the teen cleaned her paw with a wet rag. I could understand why she flinched- Fire Type Pokemon were weak to water and she still had some wounds on their from Devon . "Sorry girl." the human apologized.
(I know it's hard. But you're doing great.) I reassured my friend. (Try to think of something that calms you.)
(I'll try..) she replied. Her eyes closed for a few minutes and all we could hear was the sounds of the forest, our breathing and the sounds of Misty- our trainer's longtime traveling companion and recent new girlfriend- cleaning her own Pokemon. She reopened them and had a smile on her face as she stopped shaking . (that worked. now I'm calm.)
(What did you think of ?) Pikachu and I asked at the same time.
(All of us in a grassy meadow.. just playing and laughing) she admitted then added in a small voice (M-Mom's ghost w-was there ) She referred to her foster mother Quilava -whom Devon had killed the night they had escaped from Devon's compound. (Sh-she looked content and ..happy)
(Wow...) Pikachu and I replied at the same time. From what Pikachu had told me, our teammate's foster mother had suffered a lot even before her tragic end.
Ash nodded in approval . "that is a great image to keep yourself calm with."
(Thanks. . that and thinking of Mom's spirit possessing me to take care care of that-that ...) The Fire Type tried to come up with a fitting description for Devon.
(Beyond evil power-hungry demented revenge driven psychotic demonic human?) Pikachu suggested, which made the three of us smile. It was the bluntest description for that cruel human who had put Cyndaquil, Ash and him through absolute hell so recently.
"Well said , pal." the young human agreed and then he sighed as the yellow mouse shared a knowing look with him. "I wish it was that easy."
I felt bad for him as i saw a flash of sorrow cross his face for a split second. The two stayed quiet for a few minutes . I knew the two were thinking about recent horrible memories of what occurred with Devon and Lawrence and wished they could replace the bad memories.
(Ash? ) Cyndaquil asked .
"h-huh?" The teenager asked as he shook his head slightly as if trying to shake his head of the terrible memories .
(W-Weren't you going to check my paw?) the Fire-type Pokemon asked, bringing him back to reality.
"o-oh yeah.. Sorry ..Hold her gently Bayleef," my trainer told me. He was seeing if the healing balm Ranger Mason- who overlooked the Preserve when we'd reunited Larvitar with his overjoyed mother- applied to Cyndaquil's injured paw the day beforehand worked. He'd already cleaned her skin around the cast carefully due to the wounds. "Good girl. steady...I just need to see how it looks," He told her as he reached for the injured paw.
She gingerly held out her paw. (I just want this thing off. I … don't like seeing it) she shivered as I used Vine Whip to keep her from fidgeting. I didn't blame her
(I don't blame you. You're doing fine.) I reassured her as the teenager carefully removed the bandage layer by layer. Her injuries had only just healed and I could see something different in her eyes. I noticed that whenever she was ou- not in battle of course-t she stuck to Ash like a still growing berry to its branch. She also had this new fear of Gengars. I didn't blame her- she told me privately she still felt guilty for luring him into that horrific battle so she didn't leave his sight when he called her out.
"Good thing I'm not having Noctowl use her Confusion to get it off. She'd probably do it too fast."
(And then use her powers to turn it into something horrible like an Arbok) Cyndaquil added.
The three of us looked a few feet away where she was preening her shiny feathers on a nearby tree branch. She turned her head to look at us. (No I wouldn't. … I save that trick for when I need it like in battles. ) She turned back to her feathers.
"Wow. She's really matured. I remember when she used it on me when we first met her"
(And she made you think a rock was really me.) Pikachu added. (But then we rescued her and Dr. Wiseman from Team's Rocket's robot. Remember that, you two?) He asked us. Cyndaquil and I nodded.
(I do) Cyndaquil smiled.
(So do I) I nodded.
"You three and Totodile were fabulous." Ash complimented. There were a few minutes of silence broken only by the sounds of nature around us as hew undid the bandages. "Okay Bayleef, you can let her go." Ash said as he removed the last remaining bandage. I did as he told me and my vines retracted.
We looked down at her paw-which aside from some faint scars looked fine . (Holy Ho-Oh...) she proclaimed. (I think it did the trick.)
We heard a fluttering of wings as Noctowl flew over to us, followed by Misty holding a brush, Togepi, Pikachu and Golduck. "Oh my…"
(How do you feel?) Golduck asked.
(I feel fine actually) she replied.
(Your paw looks fabulous.) Pikachu admitted.
(Is your paw okay to walk on?) Togepi asked.
She tested it out by walking wobbly around in a small circle in a two foot perimeter. . (I feel back to normal) she said as she tried to jump up but then winced. (Okay… almost back to normal.)
(Don't push it too much.) I told her. (your paw has been in that cast for a while.)
(Sorry Bayleef. I'm just so happy.) She looked up at Misty whom Ash had traded her to for Corsola until she was better. (C-can I go back inside my ball now?)
"Of course. " she got out the pokeball and maximized it. "I bet you can't wait to sleep in it without any pain."
She nodded. "You're a courageous tough little fighter," Ash told her and she blushed
"When we get to the next Pokémon center I'll trade you and Corsola back. You deserve a great long rest. " The redhead returned her to her pokeball.
Ash called out Phanpy and Totodile. "Okay guys... now it's your turn to get cleaned." he told all of us
..
"Bayleef, Stay still so I can brush you" ash told me as he tried to brush my fur. Ash had been grooming us so that we looked nice for the Silver Conference. I was the last one to be groomed since Noctowl and Pikachu cleaned themselves -, Totodile and Phanpy didn't take long after Ash has given them a good scrubbing,
I sighed, breathing in his scent as he brushed my neck. However I noticed his hands were shaky as he brushed me. (How come I have to look nice if I'm going to get dirty in a battle?)
(The Silver Conference is a big deal. Everyone will be looking at you during your battle. A First impression is really important. ) Pikachu looked up from grooming his fur & answered. (Those types of battles are a very big deal. Bigger than gym battles.)
"Yup." Misty agreed. "I had to make sure Politoed and Corsola were nice and clean looking before their battles at the Whirl Cup. And that was before I went up against someone. "-She motioned to Ash. I heard him chuckle nervously and felt his face blush
(You didn't have to even bother with Corsola because I won the battle) Golduck, who was leaning up against a tree trunk, added.
"After Kingler gave you a big enough headache" Ash pointed out as he stood up and put the brush away in his pack. "
(well.. yeah.)
"There you go, Bayleef."
I stood up. (What's it like to be in a league tournament?) They looked at me as I asked that. I shifted my feet. (I've heard lots about them but I don't know what to expect)
Togepi waddled over to me as Pikachu, Golduck and the two humans followed him. (I've seen daddy and mommy battle in them. It looks a bit scary. )
Misty nodded. "It is. You're in front of hundreds maybe thousands of people watching your every move."
Ash came over to me and stroked my neck. (It's a bit nerve wracking at first. It's much tougher than a gym battle. The fields can change from an ice field to a water fields to even a rock field. You don't know what Pokémon the other trainer is going to send out against you or what to expect. Their strategy is a total mystery) Pikachu told me
(You mean they could-hey!) A bluish tinge covered my skin. I was stopped in my tracks and couldn't move as I was lifted ten feet into the air. ( what the-) I looked over at Golduck. (That's not fair, Golduck)
He looked at me surprised. (Don't look at me -I'm not doing it. You'd Vine Whip me till I was black and-) he glanced over his blue body. (Blue-r if I did.) He pointed a webbed finger above me. (Look above you)
(What do you mean by that ) I looked up and saw Noctowl's golden feathers, her eyes glowing as she flew fifteen feet above me. (Oh come on! Seriously Noctowl? can't you use someone else to be your guinea Swinub?)
(uh no .. Golduck would freeze my feathers and Pikachu would fry them. Besides I needed to practice my Confusion/Disable combo on a heavy opponent. You were distracted.)
(Hey!)
( sheesh… Lighten up, Bayleef. And while you're at it, lighten.. up and lose a few extra pounds) she grunted as she struggled to lift me higher. (Ho-Oh's tail feathers you're heavy!.. Have you been sneaking extra treats?)
I rolled my eyes. ( that's so funny I forgot to laugh) I sarcastically replied trying to move . ( that's Muscle not fat . Muscle weighs more than fat? Or did you forget that featherbrain? ) I retorted.
(actually I did… ) she added.
( besides don't you weigh more than me?)
Noctowl grimmaced at my question. (Oh.. right. Oops.)
( sooo I wouldn't be making fun of my weight. Now let me down before I Razor Leaf you? ) I smiled. I knew she was proud of her shiny feathers.
(After I just preened my feathers for the Silver Conference ? No way. .. besides what must come up must come down ) Her eyes went back to normal and the blue tinge around my body disappeared.
(oh come on!) I fell to the ground with a THUD. (Ow. that's gonna hurt ...blasted bird) I mumbled as I got to my feet .
(I heard that..) she called down.
"That wasn't nice of you to do, Noctowl." Ash scolded her as she fluttered to a branch about five feet away .
(Sorry. I wanted to practice a sneak attack for the tournament.) She replied. I got up from the ground and I could move my muscles again. She looked over at me. (we alright Bayleef?)
(Yeah … but) I smirked. I used Vine Whip and then Razor Leaf to knock her off the branch onto the ground.
(Okay. I guess deserved that) she agreed.
I rolled my eyes then sent another Vine Whip flick at her. (You think?)
(sorry. ) she held out a talon as I walked over to her. (So we cool again?)
I extended my foot and gave her a little foot to talon fist bump . Despite that little scene we were great friends. (yeah. We're .. in the future use someone else for you guinea pig or ask first. )
(That's fair.) she agreed.
I put the put my foot down and sighed as I walked back to our trainer . If she beat me like that while I was wasn't looking what's to say a bigger opponent won't do the same –or worse in the league? I don't know if I can do this.
"Don't worry. Noctowl was just being a jokester." Misty told me as if she knew what I was thinking.
(Yeah. I know.)
"You're going to do fine."
.
(Just think of it like a gym battle) Pikachu suggested.
(Don't focus on the crowd) Golduck pointed out.
(It's best not to overestimate your opponent. In one match in the Indigo Conference I got beaten by a Bellsprout) the mouse told me.
(A Bellsprout?) Noctowl and I both asked at the same time.
He nodded. (oooh yeah..)
(But… you can take down Ground and Rock types) I pointed out. (Heck, you've beaten me.)
(Well… Yeah but It was very strong. Luckily Muk took care of it. ) his ears twitched as if remembering it and then looked at me. (But I'm sure you won't have that problem. You took down Chuck's Machoke with not much trouble)
'That's true. . (I guess you're right. He was really tough.)
(You'll do fine) he reassured me.
(Yeah, Bayleef. There's nothing to be worried about) Noctowl added.
(Aside from Fire Types and Flyers like you) I pointed out.
She puffed out her chest. (Pah. Types aren't everything. Look at our friend here.) she jerked her head to the Electric type Pokemon who chuckled. ( and How many times have you and I defeated the Rocket dolts' Poison types?)
(You've got a point there…)
Togepi went over and hugged my leg. (I think you can do it. you're weally stwong.)
I looked down at the little pokemon and smiled. He was always so cheerful and upbeat – you just couldn't help but feel good around him.. (Thanks Togepi . I'll keep that in mind.)
(Daddy's trained you weally well and he has hope in you. Wight Daddy? Daddy?) He looked over at my trainer.
"Huh?" He hadn't been listening or paying attention. In fact I hadn't heard him speak during our conversation
I waved a vine in front of his face. (Hello? Anyone in there?)
"Oh… sorry. I was just… thinking. Yeah. You'll do fine Bayleef"
I looked over at him, as did Misty, Golduck, and Pikachu. I saw a little flicker of unspoken conversation pass between t
hem. I knew that my trainer seemed distracted more than ever since the airship incident. He yawned. We decided that it was time to hit the hay so they recalled their Pokémon. The two humans got out their sleeping bags and got ready for bed. They put out the fire. Ash had asked us earlier who wanted to be out during the night "just in case" and I had volunteered. They fell asleep pretty fast.
,
I sat down and felt the breeze ruffle the scythe on my head. I closed my eyes for a few minutes as the sounds of nature relaxed me then opened them again. My mind drifted to something I had noticed: My trainer was different.
I hadn't really realized it until now but something had changed in him. 'It was unusual for him to be really quiet when we were discussing a battle. I hadn't seen it when we were bringing Larvitar back to his mom but he hardly joked or smiled anymore. There were times he seemed to be on another planet and extremely quiet.
I knew it had to do what happened on the airship- I heard some of it through my pokeball and tried to face that loathsome Persian. But I didn't find out the rest until afterward . Not only was he dealing with the effects of that incident- but a few weeks ago he, Misty and Pikachu dealt with someone nearly as cruel as Giovanni: Cyndaquil's old abusive trainer, Devon, who was a Ditto/human hybrid. He been secretly creating devious hybrids for Team Rocket and had mistakenly taken her from a gym battle. After he tortured her he used her as bait saying that if Ash didn't come to the Mahogany Forest by the next day he'd finish the job and then come after him. I shuddered recalling the horrendous ransom note. Naturally him being the stubborn kind-hearted soul he is, rushed in to save her but from what he and misty told me it was terrifying and appalling. Devon had forced them to battle his horrifying hybrids but when his dreadful Teriados- a winged Ariados/Sandslash monster- came thisclose to killing Pikachu he had to forfeit. That's when Devon showed them his true nature as an evil demented hybrid. Luckily Cyndaquil came to the rescue but ended up near fatally poisoned. They ended up escaping with the help of some nice hybrids and a strange mask-wearing creature. However Ash ended up with a delayed poisoning but they both ended up being cured.
(Poor Cyndaquil.) I muttered. She'd been through so much in such a short time. I was proud of her for standing up to that vicious hybrid tormentor and saving our trainer's life. She had the heart of Entei for sure but yet the experience had changed her. It was just like what Pikachu had gone through as well: they'd both been tortured by someone evil with the scars both mental and physical- and brushes with death to prove it but they'd come out stronger for it. (Ash was so brave facing Devon.)
I sighed as I gazed over at him from my place near the extinguished fire then back to the wet logs. He looked so vulnerable but handsome in the moonlight. I knew that it was impossible- not to mention completely ineffable for me to love him- I was a Pokémon and he was a human. It wasn't something I was taught...it just something I knew inside like I knew I was weak to Ice, Fire and Bug types or that sunlight was perfect for Grass type Pokemon . But ever since he rescued me as a Chikorita I developed this little crush on him and constantly tried to get his approval and jump into his arms. But once I evolved - and after a little fight- I lowered my affections. (That was such a stupid fantasy) I muttered. (He'd never love me like that. Not when he has someone else.)
I sighed. It hurt to hear myself say it out loud but I knew that if i didn't;'t get it out in the open it would eat me up ,. In my heart I knew that he loved Misty. There was a super strong bond between them that I couldn't really explain. what I had was a stupid little crush that really was one side. However recently I had been thinking a lot about a former teammate at the Oak lab. I felt my face burn when I thought of that small blue-green small dinosaur like Poison/Grass type. Something behind me moved. I stood up and looked around nervously. (Who's there? show yourself. I know Razor Leaf)
"It's just me. No need to be in attack mode" I relaxed and sat back down when I saw it was just Misty. "Sorry for scaring you like that."
The redheaded human sat down next to me. (Couldn't sleep?) I asked.
She shook her head. "Not really. I tried but all I saw were those jerky Pokémon Poacher brothers…"
(You mean the ones who tried to take them today and failed?) She nodded as she fiddled around with the ring on a chain around her neck. Three poacher brothers –the ones who tried to take Larvitar when he was an egg - tried a hijacking attack after they failed to take Larvitar and Tyranitar. Before they snagged him Ash unclipped my ball and told me to find Ranger Mason, Misty and Larvitar.
"… Yes, It's more that. It's more like…" she trailed off.
I lowered my voice. (The idiots' boss put a high bounty on his head. So now outlaws and poachers like them are after us like starving Sneasels on wounded prey?)
She smiled. "Well ...When you put it that way Yeah."
(I don't blame you. after what happened and the whole thing with Cyndaquil it's totally understandable that you're jumpy)
"I know it's. Stupid. But after what he went through I just can't think of losing him…again." she lowered her voice to nearly a whisper. "I know your secret."
The color drained from my face and my heart plummeted to my feet. (Wh-wh-what secret are you talking about?) I feigned surprise.
"You like Ash."
Those three words felt like an Ice Beam to the gut. I looked at the ground as I spoke, the words spewing out of my mouth. (I- I do ….I mean I. did. He was my hero when he saved me. I never saw or met a human that determined and selfless before him. There was something in me back then that wanted his full-undivided attention. I didn't want to share him with anyone – that's when the jealousy bit came into play. But when I evolved…I didn't realize how much my feelings were affecting my judgment and actions. When he yelled at me that one time a-and I ran off. While I ran I thought about how stupid and childish my feelings and actions were. Then I kicked a rock into a Beedril nest. They chased me and I fell into the river. Miss Haruno got me out and healed me and-)
The girl followed my story earnestly. "That's where we found you. That explains so much. You weren't stupid-"
(Yes I was) I mumbled.
"No you weren't." I looked up at her as she patted my side. "You were on your own for so long that your stubbornness became your shield to hide the fact that you were lonely. You didn't really have a role model or anyone to befriend you so you wanted to impress the human that saved your life. Your pride was what brought on the jealousy. Thanks for telling me that. It must have been hard to keep inside."
I felt like a huge Steelix sized weight had been lifted off my back. (I've wanted to get that off my chest for a while. Thanks for listening. You're not mad at me are you? I mean I'm just a Grass Pokémon and he's a human and I know it's forbidden…)
She shook her head. "Not really. It was obvious after he saved you, Pikachu and Haruno's grass Pokémon and from of Team Rocket's stupid Bayleef-Bot something in you had changed. I saw you overcome that stubbornness and crush but there were times it came in handy."
I lowered my voice. (You mean when I cheered Ash up after the Rocket attack?) She nodded. (You saw that that?)
She nodded. "More like I heard his laughter. I think you've matured quite a lot. Even with your crush gone you're still loyal to him like on the airship-"
(When I used Sweet Scent on him and then that loathsome Persian got Rai-) I corrected myself (Pikachu. I wanted to fight him but I didn't want to risk his safety. I should have done something.)
"It wasn't your fault and I don't blame you for giving up after that evil cat threatened them. If you'd seen it attack Pikachu…" she shuddered.
(I … heard a bit of it from my Pokeball and .. you told us afterwards what happened. It sounded awful.) I saw the pained look on her face and changed the topic. ( but You don't have to worry about me crushing on him anymore. There's someone else I've been thinking about lately) I saw Misty's eyebrows rise. (Don't worry …he's a Pokémon. but he's at the lab making sure the grass types don't fight each other)
She thought for about a minute. "Bulbasaur?"
My face burned hot for a few seconds. (Uh...yeah. I've been thinking him a lot although it's been a while since I last saw him. Do you think he'd accept me even though I'm a grass type and he's a Grass/Poison type?)
"I don't think type would really matter if you truly love him. You two would be good together. Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. "She yawned as she stood up .I did too. "I'm going to try to get some better sleep. Are you fine-?"
…
As if on cue we both heard Ash tossing around and muttering things like "…please no. Let him go."
Misty sighed. "He's having nightmares... again."
(Nightmares about the airship? Or about that battle with Cyndaquil's psycho ex-trainer?) I guessed.
"I don't know. It could be both." She confirmed. "It's really hard to see this happen all the time but it's tough to help him through this since…-"
I finished. (It's an internal battle he has to overcome on his own. I bet Pikachu helps out when he doesn't have one of his own. )
"Yeah"
We tried to ignore the groans of pain for a few minutes. It killed us to be unable to do anything for him. There was a loud shout that made us both jump and then Pikachu's voice saying (it wasn't real ash. It was just a nightmare.)
We turned around and sure enough Ash was shakily stroking his best friend's fur. The yellow mouse was nuzzling his hand. We walked over and sat next to them. "Nightmares. Won't l-leave me alone."
I took one glance into his haunted brown eyes- eyes that appeared to see much horror than they should have -and knew what to do. (This ought to help you) I blew a small puff of Sweet Scent over them.
My trainer looked up at me as the glittering dust fell over him. The mouse fell asleep- he must have been wiped out both from a nightmare and the battles he was in earlier. . "Th-thanks Bayleef."
(I wish I could do more to help out. since I-I was pretty useless when you needed me on that aircraft….)
He looked down briefly at the yellow mouse then to Misty. Then he looked back to me and shook his head as he stroked me with one hand. "Y-you weren't useless. It wasn't your fault that Persian threatened Rai-" he caught his mistake. "Pikachu and me if you attacked
"That's what I tried to tell her," Misty told him.
He yawned. "D-Do you mind-"
(Being this close instead over by the fire pit just in case something happens ? Not at all.)
.
A short time later Misty fell asleep so it was just Ash and I, "h-hey Bayleef?" He asked as he petted me
(Hmm?)
"Thanks."
I was a bit confused. (For saving you when those Pokémon Poacher Brothers attacked?)
"That …" he lowered his voice. "A-and trying to help out a few m-m-months ago. I know things have-" He yawned. "Have gotten more than out of sorts since-s-since…" his words broke off as he glanced over at his first Pokémon sound asleep..
I followed his gaze and knew what he was thinking. (The whole airship thing?) I didn't feel the need to go on any further and he nodded. (It made you grow up way too fast. you've totally changed. You're only a young human teenager. You shouldn't have to deal with the kind of trauma that monster put you through. you shouldn't have to fear for your safety every day along with everything else on your plate.)
I saw a small rare smile creep across his face. "That's really perceptive of you Bayleef. You sound as wise as a Psychic type there. Can you tell me what the future holds?"
I lightly tapped his head with a vine. (doofus . I'm a pure Grass type and proud of it- not psychic. That's what I get for hang ing around Golduck and Noctowl so much. But That's just my observation. Like I said- it made you grow up way too quickly. You should be concentrating on regular human stuff like … having fun and training and d-dating-) even in the darkness I felt his cheeks flush. (Not to mention that Silver Conference thing we're headed to. Isn't that where you said you were gonna show a thing or two to that annoying jerky rival … what'shisname ?)
"Y-you mean Gary? Yeah. He deserves to be taken down a notch or two. " He paused for a few seconds then lowered his voice.
(It's not just me- everyone has. Heck even Phanpy has noticed you're… different.)
"You've noticed the change? It's that obvious huh?"
(More obvious that Noctowl trying to blend in with a flock of regular Noctowl) I nodded (We've all noticed it.. ever since we saw you and .. Rai-) I stopped and corrected myself. (I mean Pikachu in the 'Center... after.. you know...) I trialed off and looked at the ground for half a minute before looking hinto his eyes.
my trainer gave a slight nod as he stroked his first Pokemon's fur with one hand and said in a near inaudible whisper, so low i had to crane my neck down to hear him as i sat down next to him. "the airship fiasco?" I nodded. He raised his voice a little . "How did you know .. to come and find us with the others?"
I shrugged my shoulders. (I don't know. I was dreaming and... it changed . I heard a deep voice say that you needed support and i felt something in my gut.. when I got out of my Pokeball .. the others had the same kind of message and instincts so we went to find you. ) I lowered my voice. (th-hey didn't know w-what I saw.. what i couldn't do..)
I couldn't bear to look at him. On the air ship he's called me out to free him and and extremely injured ,out-cold weakend Pikachu- well he was a Raichu then for he had miraculously evolved without the use of a Thunder Stone from a thick rubber net. My trainer had looked so broken- red puffy eyes, dried bloody cuts and slashes all over his face, neck and hands, swollen slap marks on his face, dried tearstains on his face, his lucky limited edition hat totally shredded to bit, eyes full of despair - that'd I used a huge cloud of Sweet Scent to calm down. However the power hungry leader of Team Rocket had his equally vile and vicious Persian take Raichu and hold him against the net with one unsheathed paw on his neck and a bloodied claw poised over his left electrical sack. The cat threatened to slice my friend's neck off if I even attacked and punctured his left electrical sack to prove it. He even threatened to kill him and my trainer. Naturally I refused to risk their lives and I felt like i failed. (I failed you..)
He shook he head. "no Bayleef . You didn't fail me- you made the right choice, Any Pokemon in th-that position would h-have done what you did.
"You've changed too girl." I ducked my head in embarrassment. "But not in a bad way, it's like your evolution made you calm down a bit and you've slowly matured." He patted my neck. "Don't think I haven't noticed that you've toned down your affection to me when I call you out."
(Well… I can't exactly jump into your arms anymore. I'm about your size and my weight would crush you down. ) I then noticed his eyes starting to droop. (You look wiped out from today. I'll take the first watch and then I'll have Noctowl take over.)
He yawned again. "G-g-good call. She's got good eyesight and is more alert at night. Night."
(Night.)
He closed his eyes and within ten minutes was fast asleep in his sleeping bag, his hands clasped around his girlfriend's. Anyone could see they were meant for each other. I looked down at them- feeling the last of my feelings for my trainer just float away. I couldn't believe it was that easy to just let it go like that.I looked up at the twinkling dotted stars up above in the night sky and whispered a prayer I'd heard living in the wild. (Star light Star bright, I wish I may I wish I might… may Ho-Oh hear my wish tonight…I hope Bulbasaur feels the same way about me the way I feel about him)
The end