Second Chances

by KingWebbly

Golden sand and crystal ocean water didn't typically follow headlights and shearing metal. Waking up on a beach was stressful enough but being in a world so familiar yet so different was another story. I had to bunker down and get to work. Second chances don't come often and I wasn't letting mine go to waste! Rated M for sexual suggestive content, swearing, and violence. SI, Anthr

4. Island Life

A/N

I should be sleeping. Instead I'm writing.

-0-

A large gust of wind blew freezing air across the clearing, frost and ice forming on the blades of grass. The wind whipped up my body and blew my hair out of my face as it passed me heading into the forest. Well that proved I need a haircut.

I watch from a referee's distance as Cutiefly and Vulpix pant from effort and probably arousal. They had taken to my recent decision of having them spar quite well. Vulpix was learning not to freeze up when confronted with battle and Cutiefly was getting ample experience against an opponent that didn't need to get close to attack. I kept a close eye on them before both winced and dropped. Vulpix caught herself on knee while Cutiefly landed and abruptly stopped buzzing her membranous wings.

"Alright I think that's good for the day." I called out to them. I walked over and grabbed Cutiefly around the waist and put her on my shoulder before helping Vulpix up. "That was really good work, you too. Keep this up and I don't think anything short of a totem pokemon could beat you." I received exhausted smiles at my praise. I checked the time on my phone.

"Well I guess it's lunch time. Let's eat and I'll give you some aftercare, Cutiefly."

"Fly~" I received a nod from Vulpix before the Ice Fox walked into our cave for privacy. I frowned a little. I was pushing her hard during training and I knew she was probably frustrated. However, we had set a boundary and I couldn't cross it. I would never get her trust if I did.

"Flyy" Cutiefly intoned sadly from my shoulder.

"I know, girl. I know."

I wander over to the campstove where a simmering pot sat. My base camp has come a long way in the week since I found Hau'oli City. I had upgraded the area significantly to a real campsite. A folding table and chairs sat near the water for a relaxing streamside eating experience. A cooler sat near the spray of the waterfall, the cold water and a few icy winds kept anything I wanted cool.

Inside the cave I had bought a couple more tarps and gotten some baskets to act as storage for various things, mostly berries and clothes that had been given to me. A privacy screen had been set up to allow for, well, private moments. Mostly it was Vulpix's "room" for when she needed to relieve herself or get out of sight from me and Cutiefly.

I took the lid off the pot and breathed in the deep rich aroma. Lunch was good old fashioned beef stew. I began dishing out the serving sizes when Vulpix exited the cave. She was even more sweaty than when she went in. I decided not to comment and merely held out a bowl for her. She gratefully took hers and sat next to Cutiefly, who was actively dunking herself in her bowl. I really need to see if I could get a custom set of stuff for her size.

I dished one more bowl before moving to the water side. She already knew what time it was as Magikarp rose from the water. I gave her the bowl and received a big kiss from the wild Fish Pokegirl. I noticed she seemed to be getting even bigger since I arrived. I wonder if she was close to evolving. I hope she remembered us when she did. I'd rather not face a Gyarados in the middle of what I would consider my house.

I sat down and began eating while scrolling through my phone. A couple more requests had popped up. More deliveries with no real time frame, a battle request that got snatched the second it went up. I groaned and took all the deliveries. I kinda wanted that battle. Sparring was well and good but an actual battle was different. I hadn't been able to match an actual Trainer the whole week. I was too busy trying to earn money and when I wasn't I was pulled away by either Mallow, Lana or that one time Rapp.

I smiled at the thought of my friends. I couldn't be mad about that part. They were honestly great. Mallow had given me more of her brother's old clothes, Lana had grabbed the old baskets her dad didn't use anymore and Rapp, well she didn't know I was living outdoors but she did show me around the cooler spots of Hau'oli.

A text brought me out of my thoughts. Looking at the contact I saw it was Rapp.

"Heyy nerd. Whatcha doing? :P"

"Nothin. Lunch with the girls."

"Cool cool. You busy later? Gonna hang out in the park tonight and I wanna introduce you to some friends"

Interesting, if I guess right, the friends she's talking about were also destined to be a part of Team Skull. I weighed the pros and cons. Rapp was good if a little rough around the edges. Zipp (was that his name?) was a follower mostly but cared for his Garbodor in that one episode, neutral at best. Tupp..I would have to see. He was the more annoying of the trio and the one that got them to do genuinely dangerous and bad things. Making my decision I texted her back.

"Bet. But only cause I get to see a punk pinkette."

"Lol. You can see me anytime." She attached a selfie to the message. She probably just woke up if I had to guess. She was standing in her bathroom with nothing but an oversized T-shirt. Her shirt did nothing to hide her nipples and I could see the edges of her hips peeking out from it. She kept her reputation though and was flipping the camera off with her other hand.

I smirked and sent a quick "Cold in the house?" tease before I muted the conversation. I would catch hell for it later but that was future me's problem.

"Alright, girls," I said, cleaning up the table, "let's get these deliveries done and then we'll have some fun."

Cutiefly quickly buzzed in front of my face. She had an angry pout.

"Oh right, Training aftercare, deliveries, then fun." That got a smile from the pixie and I was pulled into a honey sweet kiss.

-0-

Deliveries were quickly made and I received quite a few generous tips. Angela gave the girls some spare berries when I arrived at her stand. Oddly enough she also gave me a set of clothes.

"Just a few spares I had around the house dearie. Take them won't you? They'll probably look good on you."

I graciously accepted them, along with the cheek pinches but I was a little confused. Is it normal to just give your random spares to kids? I ignored it for now, I still had things to do at the time.

The sun was beginning to set and realized I needed to get to the park. Hau'oli City Park was actually a massive structure in the heart of the city. It seems when people settled here and dedicated this to be a park, they preserved a large swath of the land's natural beauty. The result was a jungle with paths carved through that let the people explore with minimal impact on the environment. This allows many different Pokegirls to live and thrive in the heart of a human settlement.

Considering I lived in the jungle, I wasn't seeing anything more than I would normally see. There was an increase in Alolan Meowths but that was about the extent of change. I wandered through the paths before I started hearing a loud beat. Arriving I found the Hau'oli Stadium was pumping with music.

Hau'oli Stadium was the only structure built in the park. It was a big multi purpose building but it mainly was a venue for concerts and when not pumping music people used it for battles. I had visited once or twice to see the battling scene. It was mostly beginners and casual Trainers and the occasional intermediate Trainer using the actual pitch. I heard some times it was used for battles of a cultural significance but I haven't had the time to dig deeper into that.

It seemed like tonight was a concert as I entered the stadium. Loud heavy beats pounded my chest and ears. Some people had taken to the dance floor and were already in a full party mood. I saw drinks being poured and laughs, flirting and drunken kisses being exchanged between people and some Pokegirls. I smiled, it almost felt like home.

"Hey over here!" I heard Rapp's voice from the crowd. She was standing with a drink in hand and waving me over. She had donned a beautiful hot pink dress with black trimming. She had on ripped black tights that hugged her legs just right. She had accessorized with a multitude of bracelets and rings. She had gone light with the makeup, just enough to highlight her beautiful pink eyes. I smiled as I approached the beautiful punk girl and was going to compliment her right up until she slugged me in the shoulder not carrying Cutiefly.

"Oww. Here I was gonna let you know you look good and I get punched."

"Jerk. You know what you did, so take your lumps. Speaking of lumps lemme introduce you my friends."

I turned to her friends and won my little bet from earlier. Zipp was pretty much exactly like I remembered from the anime. On the husky side with brown hair and eyes. He made it work with an open jacket that sat over a dark brown shirt and blue jeans. He raised his cup in a greeting that I nodded too.

Tupp was too busy striking out with a girl. His blue curly hair sat just a little awkward on his head. He was wearing a baggy baby blue shirt and baggy pants. I saw a reptile-like girl sitting under him though. The Pokegirl was primarily black in color and seemed bored. She was slim, only having A-cup breasts, a skinny waist, and slim butt. She had wrapped her tail underneath her and seemed to be trying to fall asleep sitting up.

The girl Tupp was "flirting" with seemed to have enough and just flat out said.

"Look you're funny but not happening."

She turned heel and Tupp bowed his head. I swear I could see the anime sweat drop. Finally he turned and looked me over.

"Huh, way she was talking you up I thought you'd be 10 feet tall with a 15 in dick." Rapp turned pinker than her hair and started to say something. I decided to save the poor bastard.

"Nah only dragging 10 around these days. You know how it is. Michael." I put my hand out for Tupp to shake. He blinked before he barked a laugh out.

"He, yeah you aight, Tupp, that there's Zipp, this is Salandit, careful she bites." He said with a smile. Salandit just rolled her eyes at him and Zipp gave another nod. Rapp nudged me and gave me a blinding smile. If getting along with these 2 makes her happy I can fake it till I make it.

"So what are we drinking tonight?" I asked. Tupp sneered and said,

"Nothing good. They give ya a band around your wrist if you'e underage. Shame too. Pretty sure I saw some Orre vodka behind the counter." I looked and saw all of them had bands around their wrists. I felt a little relieved at that. I wasn't looking to get drunk and stumble home.

"Well if you kids are trying to have some fun," a voice said before arms were draped around me and Tupp. "Maybe you should hang with us." I glanced at the arm about to tell the guy off before I saw something that made me freeze. All the fingers had basic gold rings. One of them was in the shape of a skull stylized to like an S. I turned and looked into a face I didn't want to see yet. Black hair dyed on top white. Gold chains and goggles. He had a cocky smile that didn't feel friendly at all. I panicked.

Guzma was a gang leader, no 2 ways about it. He was a fair boss and had underlings that he did actually care for. However, I definitely didn't wanna meet him right now. Right now he hasn't been humbled by Ash. He still holds a grudge against Kukui and the trials. I also knew I couldn't take him in a battle. I knew one of those pokeballs held his absolute powerhouse of a Golisopod. One of the others might have a Scizor, possibly Sytcher. I was trying to come up with an excuse when Tupp opened his fat mouth.

"Hell yeah. Let's go, old man." Tupp you idiot.

Guzma, thankfully, had a sense of humor. "I'm barely 26, kid. I ain't old yet. Come on. We got a booth and table." He lead and Tupp was right on his heels. Zipp seemed to go with the flow. I looked to Rapp, she was nervous. She probably didn't like the vibe she was getting from Guzma. I pulled closer to her.

"Follow my lead. I'll make sure you'll be okay." She nodded and moved closer to me. Vulpix actually moved to flank her as well. Probably felt the vibe was off.

I whispered to Cutiefly, "Keep an eye on Rapp. The other 2 will probably be caught up but let's make sure we keep our heads." Cutiefly nodded and moved to the shoulder closer to Rapp.

We follow Guzma to a table and booth set up. Already I could feel my stomach drop. There were several grunts already surrounding it dancing and getting drunk. It was a bit funny to see them. They were almost in a prototype for the uniform. Black was the primary theme and they lacked the facial bandana. But another person made me groan to myself. Great, another person I couldn't take right now.

Sitting on the back of the booth, she was keeping an eye on everyone. A crop top that did little to hide her C cup bust and bared her toned midriff. She already had the team skull logo tattoo on her stomach, barely peeking over her pants. Dark sweatpants lead down to a pair of white sneakers. She had pink and yellow hair tied off into 4 individual ponytails, each coming out of skull theme hair clips.

Rapp leaned in close to whisper, "she's so hot. Do you think I could pull that look off?"

"I think you could pull anything off. It's called Hot Pink for a reason." I flirted back. I was stressed out but that was no reason to miss a golden opportunity.

Plumeria raised an eyebrow at us coming in with their boss before pointedly "ignoring us". There wasn't a doubt in my mind she was fingering a pokeball just in case. Guzma hopped into the booth and motioned for us to sit down. Tupp was eager and say right next to Guzma. Zipp followed him. I grimaced and made sure to put myself between Guzma and Rapp.

He smirked as I sat down. "Cutiefly, eh? Nice choice. I'm partial to Bug types myself." Cutiefly puff up at the praise.

"Personally, I like a bit of variety. Type doesn't matter if you're skilled enough." That seemed to get on his good side.

"Damn right, kid! Magikarp becomes God damn Gyarados for a reason. Oi, Plumeria, get em something to drink." He ordered her. She rolled her eyes at him but did what he asked. She dropped cans of something tropical looking in front of us. I shrugged. Why not? Hopefully my tolerance transferred.

I was certainly expecting the burn of the alcohol. My other underage friends certainly were not. I didn't flinch but Tupp, Rapp and Zipp all ended up coughing like they had colds.

I rubbed Rapp's back to help her get used to the feeling. Guzma and the other grunts' belly laughed at the kids' first taste.

"Ah it never gets old." He turned to me with a crooked smile. "You handled it well though, kid." I just nodded.

"He, see this is what it's about. Loud beats, loud friends, drinking, smoking and fuckin'. That's the life." He leaned back into the couch. "Beats those dipshit challenges and those pussy leagues." Welp here we go…

Guzma started up on his rant and I largely tuned him out. I focused on everyone else. Plumeria just rolled her eyes and took another swig of whatever she was having. The grunts were a lost cause, already building up a cheer for their leader. Tupp and Zipp were drawn in and I saw Rapp wasn't far behind. I placed a hand on her thigh which seemed to shock her. I looked at her from the side and drew an X into her thigh. I think she got the message. She was listening to Guzma but this time really listening.

"...and they ain't gonna stop us. Not Team Skull has a hold on these islands!" Oh good he was done. Guzma had a flair for the dramatic at least. He was up on his seat with a foot on the table.

Tupp and Zipp were cheering with the other grunts, thankfully Rapp seemed more hesitant than them. Guzma got down and reentered a more chill personality.

"Ah but that's down the line. Hell it ain't gonna happen for a year or 2 at least. So…" he looked at us, me especially. "Whatcha say? Wanna join the winners?" Before anyone could respond he laughed, "Ah hell why don't y'all sleep on it? No reason to rush. Hey, boys! Show them some fun!"

A couple of male grunts grabbed Tupp and Zipp and dragged them off. I grimaced as I couldn't do anything to stop that. The female grunts actually grabbed Rapp and started dragging her away while complimenting her makeup and style. I stood up to follow that when Guzma decided to stop me.

"Hold up. I wanna talk to you personally." He said with a crooked smile. Fuck, I looked to Vulpix a silent command on my mind. She seemed to have got it as she bounced after Rapp. I could trust her to stick to Rapp.

"You're pretty slick, kid. You been on the streets before?" Guzma asked and I could feel the pressure of him and Plumeria. I was official in the Carvanha tank.

"Nah, I'm just good at reading the room." I took a swig of the tropical drink. I needed to steady my nerves and it was right there.

"He, that's what I'm talking about. Those other 3 they're young. They'll probably just be grunts if they do join up. You. You're different." Guzma's grin deepened.

"You're right. They got swept up in your speech. I saw it for what it was. A pitch. Question is what are you really selling." I saw the manic gleam enter his eyes.

"Different alright. He's the deal. I want you to join. They can join up too if you want. I need someone on the level like you. Keeps the other knuckleheads in line. Like Plumeria. Simply put. I need another admin and you're who I want." Guzma finished his second speech of the night. I frowned. That's surprising. I knew he was impulsive but that's a little out there for him.

"Why me? You haven't even seen me battle." I asked.

"He, smart kid like you, you probably battle circles around kids your age. Even still if you battle half as good as you act, well every gang needs a 3rd."

I nodded along. It was sound. Bring in the outsider that interests you. Worst case you gain an ally that's middling. Best case you've got another powerhouse under you. There was an issue however.

"Nice offer but I've got other plans." I waved him off. He frowned at that.

"Care to share?"

"Yeah. I don't plan on being here forever. Alola is a great home that I love but I want more." I looked the face of an evil team in the eyes. "I want the world to know me and my Pokegirls names. I'm gonna be a champion." I saw the rage flash in Guzma's eyes. Cutiefly buzzed her wings slightly, about to jump in front of whatever he sent out. Then, like a light switch he schooled it.

"Alright, champ of some boring ass region huh? Well, good luck. When you get broken by the real world kid, there'll be a spot here for you. Enjoy the night with your friends." Guzma waved me off and I didn't hesitate. I quickly found Rapp and stuck to her for the rest of the night. She was doing shots after shot with some of the Skull girls and I didn't have the awareness to tell her to tone it down. After all…I felt Guzma and Plumeria's eyes on me for the rest of the night.

-0-

"You knows you're really cute~~" a slurred voice said right in my ear followed by a lick God damn it!

"I know. You said I'm cute 5 times, handsome 3 and downright sexy 10 times." I sighed and calmed my heart. I was supporting Rapp on the way home. She had gone hard partying right up until they kicked us all out. We lost Tupp and Zipp to wherever they had gone with Skull. I lucked out and had my tolerance for alcohol still so all was left was to walk Rapp home. Slight problem was I had no fuckin clue where she lived.

Rapp wasn't exactly forthcoming with information about home (so are you, you hypocrite) so I was left to figure out what to do. I couldn't bring her back to camp. Stumbling through the jungle at 2am with a drunk girl sounded like a recipe for disaster. Plus I imagine she wouldn't be happy waking up in a sleeping bag in the middle of nowhere.

I couldn't bring her home either. Not just because I didn't know where it was but because I imagine her parents wouldn't be happy with me. She mentioned they weren't strict but I doubt that extends to "get drunk and bring home random boys" levels of chill. That left me with one choice really.

God I hope she won't be mad. Or that she even answers.

"Well what can I say? You're so cool. You were all like "I'm good enough type doesn't matter" and "booze doesn't affect me" hihihi, you should teach me that." Rapp was getting the giggles. Good. Better than puking.

"Vullll" Vulpix moaned from the other side of her.

"Yes Vulpix I'll make sure she pukes on me instead of you."

I finally arrived where I wanted us to go. I pulled my phone out as Rapp began, well rapping. It…wasn't great.

"'ello." A very very tired voice answered my call.

"Hey," I said looking up at the Abe Family Café sign. "Remember how I said I'd call you if I need help? Help."

"What! Where are you? Are you hurt? Do I need to call someone?!" Mallow was wide awake now. I could hear the panic in her voice and could faintly hear movement upstairs.

"Well mostly I need you to open the door." I calmly said. I almost yawned. I wish I could be taking a rest like Cutiefly. The Bee Fly was more a daytime creature and had pestered me to let me in her ball around midnight. Vulpix had never felt so betrayed.

"Wait what?" Mallow asked. A window above is opened up and out popped a green hair beauty.

"Hey!" I waved. "Nice nightgown." Mallow disappeared from the window and a few seconds later she flung the door open. I went to say hey before…

"Maoooooo!" Rapp interrupted her one girl performance to throw her arms around Mallow. Mallow was shocked and barely was able to throw an arm around her in response.

"Rachel?"

"Nooo. It's Rapp. It's my cute nameeee." Rapp said with a pout and then a giggle. Mallow looked at me over her shoulder.

"What happened?"

"Concert in the park. Some jerk spike drinks and, well…" Rapp chose that moment to chime in.

"Ohhh Mao. Check this out, this is Mike. He's really cool. He brought me here after the party. Ooo have you felt his muscles? They're great. I bet he has a big dick too! Gasp We should check!" Vulpix decided that was it as she dope slapped Rapp on the head. Rapp was so drunk she was out cold.

I was blushing and Mallow was blushing at me.

"Well at least you know each other." I sighed.

"She's a year ahead of us. She's rough around the edges but I think she's okay" Mallow said as she helped me pick her up. It was a bit of a struggle to get Rapp up the stairs quietly. Vulpix's nails on wood didn't help.

When we finally entered Mallow's room I was overwhelmed with the amount of colors. It was like a tropical island brochure threw up here. Plushies of all sizes and shapes took up so much room.

We set Rapp up on the bed. Mallow started to undress Rapp and I had to quickly look away. Mallow giggled before saying,

"I am gonna need some help. Besides I don't think she'd mind."

"Alright but I'm blaming you." We stripped Rapp down to her hot pink underwear and tucked her under the sheets. Mallow got a wet cloth and rubbed the excess makeup off. She sighed and looked at me.

I was halfway expecting a tongue lashing and not the fun kind. Instead she smiled a sincere smile. Wait what?

"You kept your promise," she said. Oh.

I chuckled, "Yeah I did."

I went to stand up before I felt a vice grip clamp itself down on my shoulder.

"You said they spiked the drinks, Rapp's out of it obviously but how do you feel?" I didn't feel like a question. I turned and saw the spectre of fear.

"Uhhh- I'm a little buzzed?" I answered.

"And you were gonna stumble around in a forest at 2 in the morning?" Again, not a question.

"...yes?"

"Vulpix, Bounsweet, seize him" A voice that promised pain said. Oh no.

A furry missile landed in my back while a round red bomb landed on my face. I stood no chance as I was dragged into a cuddle pile by giggling girls.

-0-

Morning was a little awkward. Aftercare for Rapp was priority one since she got to experience The price for drunk fun– a hangover. I woke up to her inhaling a sharp breath. We woke up face to face with Rapp, Mallow cuddling behind me and Vulpix cuddling her. I could see the panic in her eyes before she started to literally turn green.

"Bathroom." I said in a firm voice and she nodded along. We practically flew out of Mallow's bed, with poor Mallow being all but flung screaming out of her own mattress. . Mallow found us in her bathroom, Rapp sounded like she was summoning demons and I was holding her hair back for her.

"Hooouugghh" I tried to ignore the smell when the next round of vomit came out. Mallow looked horrified that her toilet was being destroyed. A couple of minutes later Rapp pulled her head out and saw Mallow.

"Hey Mao…." She said sickly, "Long time so see…"

That apparently kick started Mallow's mom friend instincts as she opened the medicine cabinet. She grabbed a couple antacids and a glass.

"Just normal water first, then we'll give her some antacids." I chimed in and she nodded. Rapp gratefully downed the water and laid her head down against the seat. While Mallow was refilling the glass we heard commotion down the hall. Abe slid around the corner and found us all in the bathroom. He– huh he actually had a pokeball in hand, wonder what he has. He still had a panicked look on his face.

"What the?! Is everyone okay?! Why are you kids here so early?!" He spotted Rachel and me, "Rachal, Michael? What happened?" Rapp chose that second to have another round and left me to explain. I held her hair back and told a half truth. It's not lying if some parts are correct right?

"We were at that concert in Hau'oli Park last night. Some jackass spiked the punch. Rapp was too drunk and I didn't know where she lived. I called Mallow for help." I calmly explained as Mallow handed me my own glass of water. I felt fine so far but I could tell there was a headache brewing.

Abe processed for a few seconds before sighing and holstering his ball. "Well at least you kids are safe. Also watch your language." He tacked on sternly. I had a small smile, Abe was a good guy.

"I'll whip you kids up something to eat. Mallow's got you two covered!" Abe turned on his heel and I heard him muttering something under his breath. Rapp pulled her head free again.

" 'hanks." She muttered and I just rubbed her back. "Sorry about your bathroom Mao…"

Mallow shook her head. "It's alright. I'll do it again in a second." Mallow looked at me and mouthed that she was gonna grab clothes. I nodded and asked her to send Vulpix in too. Cold air always helps me and we have a walking air conditioner.

Mallow left me and Rapp alone and my brain finally caught up and I realized I was alone with a half naked Rapp. She was only wearing a hot pink bra and pink panties with black stripes. Focus horny brain, FOCUS.

Rapp chose that moment to lean away from the bowl and I joined her on the wall. We sat in a comfortable silence when Vulpix arrived. Vulpix took one look and decided to lay across both of our laps. That got a smile out of Rapp as she started scratching Vulpix's ears. I just placed my hands on Vulpix's legs and let myself soak up the cold.

I decided to break the ice. "So, you know Mallow?"

Rapp nodded slightly. "Yea she's a year younger. Same age as you I think. We went to the Pokegirl School before I dropped it."

She went to the Pokegirl School? "Pokegirl School? I bet you were a menace to the teachers." I joked.

Rapp snorted. "Wrong, actually. I was just like Mao. Little goody two shoes. Parents hated it when I dyed my hair. Even more so when I dropped out to go to a normal school." PINK WASN'T HER NATURAL COLOR WHAT?!

"You mean you chose this?" I played a bit with her hair. She leaned her head on my shoulder.

"Yeah. Thought it would look good with my eyes. It's a bitch to maintain but I looks great, right?"

"Can't argue results I guess."

We fell into a simple silence before she spoke up again.

"What was up with you and Guzma last night?" she questioned. I frowned as I thought about how to answer. I couldn't come out and say he was a criminal gang leader.

"He was a salesman. He had a pitch for us. It was decent enough too. Didn't change how I felt about him though." I finally said. I felt her eyes narrow in confusion.

"What do you mean? I thought it was a pretty good idea."

"He doesn't believe in it." She lifted her head to stare at me. "You can call me crazy. But I don't think he believed in what he was doing. Not truly. It feels like there's more. Something more personal to him that matters more than anything he spouts off." It was a bit of a stretch but I knew he didn't start Skull for anything good. He may end up giving delinquents and assholes a home, treating them to a life on their own terms but it wasn't for their benefit. It wasn't even for his own, it was all so he could tear Kukui and Hala down.

Rapp seemed to think on that for a second before she laid her head back down on my shoulder.

"Thank you," she said, "For being there for me."

"Anytime." I said. Mallow brought some clothes, another oversized shirt and a pair of pants. That seemed to wake her up to the fact we were a step away from cuddling naked. I.. tactically retreated from the bathroom. Totally didn't feel from her freaky good aim with a scented candle. I found my way to the kitchen where Abe was dicing something. I washed my hands and face as he laughed.

"Girls finally kicked you out?" He said as he handed a slice of fruit to a begging Vulpix. I nodded and he chucked, "Why don't you go take a seat out in the dining room. Less chance of things getting thrown."

The dining room was empty this early. I sat down and released Cutiefly from her pokeball. The Bee Fly Pokegirl gave a big stretch and yawn as she blinked sleep out of her eyes. "Well at least someone got a good night's sleep." She had the audacity to flash a pair of V signs. Rapp and Mallow joined us after a few minutes.

We sat in awkward silence for a bit before Rapp sighed and put her head on the table. "My parents are gonna kill me."

I winced. "I mean it could be worse?" Rapp just turned her head to glare at me.

Abe chose that as a good moment to set some food in front of us. Egg over easy in a piece of toast, sliced fruit and sausage. Bless this man.

"Well if it helps, have them call me. I'll vouch that you were safe last night." Abe said. "Same for you, Michael."

"Thanks, Mr Amai." I said. I wouldn't need the character witness but Rapp definitely would.

"It's Abe." He chuckled and left. Rapp was picking at her food, obviously still sick.

"Well maybe you'll hear from me before summer is out." She said, pouting.

"It won't be that bad right?" Mallow asked. Rapp shook her head.

"I'll be lucky if they don't lock me in my room till I'm 30."

"Want me to walk you home? Second talking head for your story?" I asked. I tossed a piece of sausage to Vulpix and gave a fruit slice to Cutiefly, heathens were eating all my food.

Rapp shook her head vehemently, "No absolutely not. It would be better if they didn't know you were there at all." She said with a blush.

"Aww, embarrassed of your new best friend?" Mallow said with a tease and wink

Oh I was getting in on this, "Hmm maybe they've heard too much about me lately. How about it Rapp? Talking your folks ear off about me?" I said with a smirk.

Her blush deepened and she kicked me under the table. Worth it.

Breakfast got lighter after that. Mallow and Rapp decided to catch up. I could tell Mallow looked up a little Rapp. Rapp was boasting a little about being popular in the new school she was at and Mallow was eating it up.

An hour late, Abe came by and asked Mallow if she would help him in the kitchen. Rapp and I took that as a cue to leave. We were walking away from the Café when she stopped suddenly. I was confused when she hugged me.

Before I could return or even question she bounced away and gave me a wink and stuck her tongue out at me. With that she ran off into the city. I sighed. I just pulled my almost dead phone out and sent her a "Good Luck."

I considered my phones charged, my headache and the night before. I turned to my Pokegirls, "Lazy day?" I asked.

"Fly!" "Pix." I nodded and walked into the forest. Everyone deserves a rest day now and then.

When I arrived I tossed my shirt to the side. I would wash it later right now I just wanted to sleep. I laid back into my sleeping bag with my Pokegirls when I got a text. I opened it up to see a text from Rapp.

"They didn't kill me. They are mad as hell tho. Probably won't see me for like a week 😓. Thanks for the spot last night. You're awesome as always. 😘💜"

She attached a picture. She was laying in bed with her Zubat. She still had her oversized shirt on and I could see she had ditched the bra and Zubat was lifting the hem to give me a peek at her nipple. I blushed at that. Well 2 can play that game.

I lifted my phone and took a selfie. Something tasteful after all. Just a picture of me topless. Luckily Cutiefly was over my scar. I didn't feel like coming up with something to explain that. I sent the picture off and muted the chat. It was time for sleep.

-0-

Rapp felt her face and crotch burn with desire. She had been embarrassed that Zubat had basically lifted her shirt for him but the response had left her speechless. She was a year older than him. How the hell was he getting so much more muscular?! She bit her lip, "Hey Zubat~"

-0-

The sky was slightly cloudy. The path to the beach I was told about was well tread. It was a couple of days after what I had started calling The Concert Incident. Rapp was still grounded as far as I knew. She still had her phone at least and was near constantly bombarding me with memes.

During the fire hose of memes, I got a brief break when I saw a text from someone I forgot had this number.

"Hey. Wanna go fishing? 🎣" Lana had sent. I blinked as I realized who I was talking too. I had met Lana the same time as Mallow but I hadn't heard from her since and I was too busy to reach out. I was a little embarrassed by that fact. She had helped with a cover story immediately and had pointed me to my current source of income and I had basically ghosted her. Well time to change that.

"Sure. Should I bring anything?"

"Your cute ass 😜 And a swimsuit."

Woah woah woahhh. I damn near threw my phone from the shock. Talk about forward. Still I wanted to fish and there was no better than Lana's family.

"Forward. I'll make sure I bring the sexy one" I sent back with a smirk. I'll make a promise right now. She's not gonna out tease me.

"Message received: 1 attachment" I may have miscalculated.

Thankfully she was dressed in her picture. It was just her in a mirror holding a swimsuit. It was a few seconds before I realized what kind of swimsuit it was. It wasn't her usual one piece swimsuit, it was instead a skimpy slingshot. It would barely cover the important bits and I doubt it would do that. Cutiefly had flown to see what I was looking at and had been blown back by her own nosebleed. So that's what that looks like in real life. I thought as I wiped my own nosebleed away.

Before I could respond I got another text from Lana.

"Find something that matches 😘 See you at noon."

The sound of Wingulls and the ocean spray brought me back out of my thoughts. I had decided to just wear a pair of red shorts and a white shirt with a Wailord on it. Probably belonged to someone at some point that that was all my clothes at this point.

I spotted Lana's house ahead and smiled. It was right on the water, a larger deck surrounded the house that was supported by tall stakes. There was fishing gear, nets and other sea related gear spread out. I spotted something that made me sprint ahead to get a closer look. Sitting resting by the dock was a Pokegirl. She was massive, easily the biggest I've seen yet. She was like Magikarp in that she had a human upper half. She had light blue skin and some darker blue scales. She had long blue hair with white highlights that cascaded down. Her breasts were also the biggest I've seen too, a full bouncing H cup. Her lower body was actually set on top of a Lapras body. I could see her large shelled back resting out of the water. When I approached her large ears on the sides of her head twitched and she opened her eyes. They were a deep ocean blue and made me wish Vulpix hadn't wanted to stay behind. I would have loved to compare the blue.

"Lapras?" She questioned in a voice that sounded like clear ice crystals.

"Hey, Lapras. I'm here to see Lana. Is she home?"

Lapras smiled before waving her hand towards the house. I thanked her and knocked on the door.

An older Lana opened the door carrying 2 smaller Lanas–Lanai?- I was looking directly to the future somehow.

"Lana I'm sorry! I didn't know it took me so long to get here!" Sometimes I wish my mouth would let my brain make the sentences. The Lana trio laughed. For a while at that.

"Oh, oh my goodness, it's been a while since I've laughed that hard. Lana was right, you are a charm." Older Lana said.

"He funny" the Twins chipped in, eerily at the same time. I didn't know twins were that in sync.

"I'm Lana's mother, Kawai. These are Harper and Sarah." "Hi Hi!" The family introduced themselves.

"You know that makes more sense. I'm Michael and this is…hey where'd you go?" I went to introduce Cutiefly but she was laying on the ground, pounding a fuzzy little fist into the dock. I hoped she could actually breathe through all that laughter, the little traitor.

I heard 2 sharp inhales and so did Cutiefly.

"PRETYY!" "SO PRETTY!" Harper and Sarah exclaimed. Cutiefly flew up and saw the toddlers and practically lit up at the sight of them.

"Can we play with your Pokegirl mister!" "Yeah please! Please!"

"Please! Please! Please! Ple-Fly!" Wait what?

I expected the hyper twins but Cutiefly was begging as well. Blinking, Cutiefly decided to break out the big guns.

She and Vulpix had long since ruined the puppy dog eyes for me. It was white noise to me at this point. However, she brought her face right next to 2 more weapons of mass destruction. I crumbled faster than ruins against a wrecking ball.

"Just be safe." I lowered my head in valiant defeat to "Yay!"s and The Twins wiggled out of their mother's arms. Cutiefly leads the way flying with the kids chasing her, sprinkling something glittering to make them giggle more.

"It's hard when they partner up, isn't it?" Lawai laughed from beside me. I hung my head even further.

"I bet you're immune at this point." I responded. Well I can at least make conversation till Lana is ready.

"Oh to the girl version, yes. We'll see if a cute little boy can break me down." She sighed with a hand on her cheek.

"I'll keep that in mind." DAMN IT MOUTH LET BRAIN WORK FIRST.

Thankfully that just got another laugh. "Please make yourself at home. Can I get you anything to drink?" Breathing a sigh of relief I shook my head.

"No ma'am. I'm okay." Lawai had a strange look in her eye but nodded. What was that about?

I wandered around her living room. Blue and wicker was the theme. There were toys and stuffed animals scattered around, probably from the Twins. There were photos of the family. First Lawai and Lana's dad, then they were joined by Lana (cute as a button), and then the most recent had the Twins. I smiled as I looked at them. I could feel the love in the photos.

"Oh! Lana is in her room. It's the 3rd door on the left." Lawai said from the kitchen. I thanked her and walked to the door. I stopped with my hand on the knob. Wait…I've seen this before.

I opened the door. Inside the blue was overwhelming, but it felt like I jumped into the sea. Fishing gear lined the walls, along with more pictures of family. Clothes were scattered across the floor haphazardly. Lana was at the other end of the room. She was only in a pair of blue panties with a Squirtle on them. She was turned towards me covering her chest with a white shirt that she usually wore. I couldn't see her chest but I could see her alabaster white skin, damn that looks soft. She was looking at me, looking at her, looking at me, looking at her. She then smirked.

"So forward. You just needed to ask." She winked and stuck her tongue out at me. I blinked and excused myself. I closed the door and turned away. The Twins and Cutiefly ran by laughing not even noticing my internal horror.

I gave it a minute before I knocked. A singsong "Come innn~" answered me. I walked in this time to a fully dressed Lana. She was smirking before putting on a faux surprise.

"Oh, Michael! You're here."

"I hate you." You know what mouth, Imma let you have this one.

She giggled before pulling me into her room. She was sorting through a tackle box. I sighed, well at least she wasn't mad. I could feel my blood pressure rising around this girl though.

"So what are we hooking?" I asked. She giggled and held up a Pokeball style lure.

"I was doing some thinking. I want a starter Pokegirl. Like you and Mallow." She explained, "So I got some bait, a couple pokeballs, and you're gonna help me if I hook anything too dangerous." I blinked. Makes sense, she was probably thinking about how I handle the Mankeys and figured I would be good enough to get rid of whatever she didn't want.

"Sounds like a plan. Are we fishing off the dock?" Another laugh and she shook her head.

"In my closet, grab the orange saddle." Saddle what? I did as asked and dragged out a large orange saddle with a platform and large straps.

"What's this for?" I asked.

"You saw her outside, right?" That's when I connected the dots. This was a ride saddle, for Lapras specifically. I couldn't help but turn and smile at Lana.

"We get to take her out?!" I asked with stars in my eyes. Can you blame me for being excited? This has been a dream of mine since childhood.

Lana giggled and nodded. "I'll need your help to saddle her up." I nodded. Whatever she needed. We exited her room with her carrying the fishing poles and me the saddle. Cutiefly waved bye to the Twins and Lana waved goodbye to her mom.

"Come back before dark, Lana. And Michael you're welcome anytime!" Lawai called out and I returned a smile.

Lapras heard us approaching and woke from her nap. She hugged Lana when she approached. Lana turned to me, "Okay I'll handle the straps under her. Can you do her topside? She'll help you if you need it." I nodded and Lana began to strip off her clothes. I gulped as images of that slingshot swimsuit swam to the surface. I was relieved and disappointed that it was her normal one piece. She seemed to catch it and gave me a wink.

"Expecting something else?"

"Wondering why I bothered to wear red if there wasn't a match." I refused to let her out tease me. I will stake my pride on it!

She smiled and leaned closer, damn that suit was flattering, "Maybe if you help me catch something special…" she winked and jumped in the water. "Okay I'll be helping from under here whenever you're ready!"

I sigh, which grew deeper when I saw Cutiefly's depression at not getting a sexy swimsuit. Seriously, she's naked all the time and sees nude Pokegirls all the time. What's so special about Lana in a slingshot?

I think I answered my own question.

I pulled the saddle to Lapras who smiled back at me. "Permission to come aboard?" I joked. Lapras giggled and helped me stand on her back. I had to take it slow so I didn't take a dip. It was incredible, she was steady as she could be but I could feel the shifting of weight. I was able to position the main saddle on Lapras' back. From there the straps were self-explanatory. I did have a bit of awkwardness when I realized part of them went around Lapras' torso. She was kind and showed me how to fit them tightly. In the end the saddle was fitted and ready to sail.

"Alright let's go!" Lana said as she climbed into the raised seat. I was left on the platform surrounding it. Cutiefly had decided the only logical place was to sit on Lapras' massive tits. Lapras seemed okay with it and giggled at the content face on Cutiefly.

Lapras moves through the water with grace. I couldn't keep the smile down as I felt the salty spray. I imagine rough riding with no saddle would be difficult but with a saddle it? It felt just like a speed boat crossing the waves. Lana decided to let Lapras show off her skills by taking her far out from the coast. The crystal clear water rushed by us and I got the pleasure of watching coral reefs from above. Truly I was in an island paradise!

Around an hour of joyriding later, we arrived at a bay. The large cliff sides vaulted up from the ocean. I could see part of the jungle from down here but there was no way to get there. I saw a beach in the interior of the bay, only accessible by the sea. It was a perfect fishing spot.

Lana jumped down from the seat and ran me through the fishing gear. I got to flex a little as I was familiar with fishing and just needed a bit of a refresher. We had lines in the water within 10 minutes and it was time to wait and relax. Cutiefly and Lapras had decided to take a nap, Cutiefly getting to use Lapras as her mattress for the day.

"Hey Michael?" Lana asked from behind me. I saw she was holding a bottle of sunscreen out to me, a glob already on her legs and arms. "Can you get my neck and shoulders please?"

Well it was obvious that she could reach it but I shrugged to myself. While a sunburned Lana might be a funny sight, I wasn't gonna be that cruel. Reaching over I took the sunscreen and put a bit in my hands. While she worked her legs and arms, I worked her shoulders like requested. She leaned into my touch with a bit of a moan.

"Ohh, that feels good." She moaned out a bit. I took a deep breath and finished her shoulders. This girl is gonna kill me.

I grabbed some of the sunscreen myself and began to chill out under the sun. Lana focused on her true love and basically tuned me out. Can't blame her, she was a water expert on the water. It was like telling someone not to breathe.

We sat in comfortable silence for a while. I almost fell asleep when I heard Lana speak up.

"Mallow told me about the concert thing. I'm glad you were alright" she said.

"Ah yea? It wasn't that big a deal. Just someone playing a prank on a couple kids." She shook her head at that.

"Yeah but you and Rapp could have been hurt." She stated bluntly. I turned to look at her. I could tell something was up but I could place my finger on it.

I smiled, "You're right. It could have gone bad. But it didn't, now I get to spend a day out with you. That's gotta be worth something right?" She smiled at my response.

"Yeah, it's almost like a date." She said not able to keep the smirk off her face.

"Oh 'almost' a date? Should I have brought flowers?"

"Maybe not flowers but probably a condom." She stated flatly. God damn it, Lana.

I felt my face burn but I saw a chance. She was blushing just as much as me. You're going down.

"Just one? Sure I couldn't bring a whole pack?" I teased with only the slightest falter. That did the truck as she lit up red like a stop light. Oh and got a nosebleed. I won this round, you minx.

It took her a second but she giggled. "I'm glad you can take a joke. People get put off by my families' humor."

"Well it just so happens it was right up my alley. Funny how life works like that, huh?" I smiled at her. We lulled back into comfortable silence but it was broken by loud barking.

Looking towards the beach I saw a scene I vaguely remember. A bunch of Guzma's thugs were on the beach. It seems they got uniforms straightened out as they looked more like a normal group of Skull grunts. They were throwing rocks and messing with a girl– no, a Pokegirl. The Pokegirl was blue in color, the only difference being her short white hair. She was small, probably only a little over 2 feet if she stood on her tail. In place of legs she had blue seal's flippers. She was also rather flat, probably only an A cup. Probably less resistance in the water, I thought, still a little unusual for this world. I smiled as I realized what was happening. Good job, Lana. We found your starter.

Lana gasped and flew into Lapras' seat, "We got to help her!" She spurred Lapras out of her nap and she took off. Cutiefly almost got a dip in the water but was able to fly herself up to grab my shoulder in time. As we approached the beach Lana called a command to Lapras, "Lapras, Ice Beam!" I felt the temperature drop and Lapras opened her mouth. The crackling beam of energy fired out and tore a line between the Grunts and Poppilo.

The beam didn't connect with the grunts but I saw it pissed them off. Well in for a penny. "Cutiefly, Stunning Wind, Low power." I didn't want the Fairy energy to hurt the Grunts. Guzma would go wild if I did.

Cutiefly summoned the attack and it flew faster towards the Grunts than they thought. It connected and I saw the sparks cross their bodies as it took effect. Lana then had an incredible idea. She pulled one of the fishing poles before casting the line to a fleeing Poppilo.

"Grab on!" She called out to the seal Pokegirl. Once she bit the line, Lana pulled her Jesus Christ she actually pulled her all the way here! I ducked as Poppilo was sent flying over my head onto Lana's lap. One more spur from her and Lapras took off into open waters again.

Poppilo was hurt. The grunts had done a number in her, she was covered in bruises and cuts. She wasn't doing well before that either. She was malnourished and probably a little sick as well. We decided to go to the Pokegirl Center. Luckily it wasn't busy when we arrived.

"Nurse Joy! We need help!" Lana had yelled out as we entered. I was carrying the wounded Poppilo on my back as we rushed in. Nurse Joy already had a phone in hand as a team of medical staff rushed a gurney out to us. Joy reassured us (while giving me a wink) that Poppilo would be just fine. Lana and I sat in the waiting room while the Nurses did their job.

"I'm gonna keep her." Lana said with determination. "I'll feed her, take care of her. That way she won't be afraid"

I smiled at her. There's the anime love and friendship, "I know you'll do great. Looks like we ended up finding your partner today."

She nodded and gave me a sad smile, "Sorry our fishing trip got cut short. I promise to make it up to you."

I waved her off, "Eh it's alright. We'll probably do it again at some point anyways." Lana brightened at me.

"You want to go fishing again?" She said with stars in her eyes.

I nodded my agreement. "It was fun, time out of the water was great. Being with you just made it more special." It wasn't meant to be a flirt but I was sincere.

She blushed and looked around, "Lean in." She whispered to me. I blinked and leaned in close, expecting something to be whispered. Instead I got 2 things that excited me and weirded me out.

First was a kiss on the cheek, then it was followed by a long lick up my ear tip. I almost recoiled in shock before the whisper came, "Just let us in and we can show you how special we can be." I blinked and stared at her but she bounced up to the counter to talk to Joy. She was led through the double doors back but not before sending me a wink.

These island girls are gonna give me a heart attack. I thought with steam coming out of my ears. Huh so that's what that felt like.

-0-

It was a rare day at Camp de Michael. I had woken up later than usual due to a late night of PokeQuests. I was still doing only deliveries, unfortunately. Still there had yet to be a request that would have paid big money. It wasn't long after I started working on breakfast that I had a panic attack. I was boiling some water when a pair of tan hands blocked my vision. I had almost panicked before a giggle broke me from it.

"Guess who~" The singsong voice came from over my shoulder. I could also feel 2 growing but ample breasts press into my back. I sighed, a Mallow breaking into my camp was much more comfortable than a wild Pokegirl. Magikarp didn't count because technically I broke into her place.

"You know I should ask how you snuck up on me with 3 Pokegirls around but I know the answer to that. But I will ask how the hell did you find me out here?" Seriously, I know I didn't tell her my camp's location.

She giggled, "Oh I Vulpix showed me the other day. She came by without you, so I made her show me where this was. I forgot Lana told me you were going fishing. Hehehe." I looked at Vulpix who was very pointedly looking anywhere but me.

"You'll be getting extra difficult training for this Fox." She broke out in a cold sweat, and I turned back to Mallow. "So what brings you out here? I could've just come to you." She gave me a smile that I could feel was trouble.

"Well~, Dad gave me my salary for helping at the restaurant for the month. So now I have just all this money, burning a hole in my pocket. So," she pushed herself to my side and wrapped herself around my arm. "I've decided you'll go shopping with me today."

I felt my life flash before my eyes. Shopping, something I wasn't against but wasn't excited for. And that was before I landed in a magical world of girls that looked like Pokemon and could throw fire from their hands. However, I knew that look. I wasn't getting out of this.

I sighed, "At least let me make and eat breakfast first?" She giggled and moved to help me. She began chopping some vegetables while I pulled out my carton of eggs. Breakfast for all 5 of us was done quickly with her help. Seriously, it was amazing watching her work a kitchen knife.

Within an hour I was in the heart of Hau'oli City's shopping district. We began meandering through the various stores. Mostly it was window shopping. I would give my opinion that ultimately didn't matter to Mallow when she asked me. She did have good taste for a lot of things though. We were walking through another store when she stopped and looked at me. I blinked before she pulled us in front of a mirror and started playing with my hair. She was frowning and didn't look happy.

"Shaggy hair doesn't fit you." I blinked, she wasn't wrong. I definitely wasn't taking care of my hair well enough to have it this long. It was oily and rough to the touch. Mallow got a determined look in her eyes and marched me out the door. I knew where we were going but I needed to confirm.

"So, what now?"

"You're getting a haircut." She said with all the seriousness of a life sentence. I looked to the side. I could make a run for it. A small poke to my side brought my attention to Vulpix. She just shook her head. I knew I was hopeless. Our group arrived at a salon, Hau'oli Stylists. Entering I was struck by the amount of hair on the floor. It wasn't until I looked closer that I realized it wasn't just humans getting styled. Many different Pokegirls were set up in chairs, some were waiting for dyes to finish, waiting for their owner to finish or were actively getting cut. I saw a Stoutland girl getting brushed out, a poodle like Furfrou, even a Meowth getting a wash. The face of the Cat Scratch Pokegirl was promising pain.

Mallow lead us to the counter where a stylist was booking people in.

"Hi! What are we here for?" She greeted me with enthusiasm. Mallow turned and looked at Vulpix and me. She turned back, "All 3 of us, Deluxe specials, please!" I blinked, wait what?

The stylist had already written it down and looked back at Mallow. "It'll be about 30 minutes, is that okay?" Mallow nodded and led us to the chairs. When we were seated I leaned over to Mallow.

"So what's in the Deluxe package?" I was almost worried for the answer. Mallow turned with stars in eyes and started listing.

"First we start with a facial wrap and mani-pedi, then we get time in the sauna, next it's a massage, before finally they cut and style our hair to absolute perfection! It's a dream!" She was excited and I was worried. Did she even have enough for all that?

"Oh don't worry about the price. The restaurant did great this month so I've got enough for us."

"Vul?"

"Yep! Even you Vulpix. It's a shame Bounsweet and Cutiefly don't have hair. We could all have new looks!"

It wasn't long before we were called. We had spent the time looking at a catalog for ideas, well Mallow and Vulpix did, I knew what I wanted. We were led into a side dressing room and provided robes. They were soft, fluffy and very flattering on Mallow and Vulpix. Mallow had a slight blush when she exited but I could tell she was excited.

We laid back and let ourselves be pampered. A hot towel first and then we were covered with a green face mask. They began the mani-pedi and I felt myself grow a little self conscious. It had been a month since I arrived and I won't lie, my personal grooming was at an all time low. Thankfully they didn't comment and just made small talk. Mallow and Vuplix were sitting next to me and I was feeling relaxed. I did decline the nail polish when offered, to the protests of Mallow and Vulpix. What the heck Fox you were supposed to be on my side?

Mallow and I were led to the sauna next. I thought they might have different sexed saunas but they were indeed co-ed. Vulpix was nervous until she was offered a different sauna tailored to Ice Types. How that worked I didn't know. She looked at me and I nodded. I wasn't gonna make her uncomfortable on what had turned into a spa day.

The sauna was a small wooden room with benches lining the wall. A central pill held the heated rocks with a bucket of water held above it. We were thankfully alone. I didn't know how I would fare in a crowded room.

We took up positions in the sauna and Mallow labeled water onto the rocks. Instantly steam rose up and I closed my eyes. A sigh from Mallow drew my attention. I gulped as I realized my situation. Why does this keep happening to me?!

Mallow was stretching out, her hands above her head. The motion had pressed her breasts against the soft fabric. I couldn't see anything but I did see the sweat drop trail from her neck down in-between the tanned skin of her tits. Her robe also rode up giving me a bit of a view of her soft thighs. I shook my head, I see nudity all the time, this is okay, she's a good friend, a good looking friend…god damn it.

"This is amazing." Her voice made me jump, "I love that Lillie introduced us to this." That caught my attention. The heir to the Aether Foundation. Well, in absence of her brother at least. Wait, which would get the Foundation? Split?

"Lillie?" I refocused and questioned Mallow. I didn't know she was already at the Pokegirl School.

She nodded, "Yeah she's in our class. She's not in Alola till the semester starts. Vacation with her family. I think they went skiing in Sinnoh this year." I blinked, oh right. Lillie is like, rich rich. Butler rich.

Mallow got a look on her face, "Hey Michael," She started, "You know how you're telling people you're gonna attend the Pokegirl School?" Oh I didn't like where this was going.

"Yeaaa?" I slowly answered. There were any number of ways this could go.

"Well…" she was blushing and doing the cute pushing fingers thing, "I was wondering if you thought maybe, you would actually go to the Pokegirl School." She finished with a hopeful look to me.

I hesitated in answering. I had given it a thought or two. I was sure I could learn a lot there, obviously it was a school after all. But I didn't like my chances in enrollment. I had no basic knowledge of this world, and I'll be real, my grasp of Math and Science was shaky at best. Not to mention the question of parents. What do I say to Principal Oak if he asks for them during enrolling? Oh don't worry about them, they're in another world.

That's not to mention what I wanted. I wanted an adventure. I could certainly do the Island Challenge and get a good adventure out of it but I also wanted more. I wanted to challenge the gyms, explore the other regions. Hell, I wanted to compete in a contest. I wanted to explore this world. I don't know how a school life would mesh with that.

I looked at Mallow and I could tell she was nervous, she wanted my answer to be yes. I sighed and looked her in the eyes.

"I have given it some thought" I said, "I would like to-" that was as far as I got before those big green orbs were in my face.

"REALLY?! That's great! Oh you'll love it there! Lana and I can show you around. You can meet all our classmates. Oh! You and Kiawe will get along amazingly. You'll learn so much! And we can do study sleepovers and-" Mallow started to ramble while leaning over me. I didn't have the heart to correct her. She was obviously ecstatic. Hell she was bouncing, literally.

Wait…I've also seen this before.

Mallow was so excited by the thought of me attending the same school she was bouncing on her heels. The force of her bouncing caused the robes to slip off her shoulders. I couldn't react in time as the next bounce dropped the robe right of her body. Thankfully she had kept her limd green panties. That did nothing to cover her growing B cups. Her dark chocolate nipples stood out against her tanned skin, the sweat she had been building making her look divine in this light. She was wide eyed with shock. I quickly snapped my eyes to the wall. I screwed my eyes shut and didn't dare open them.

I heard shuffling and heard her move back across the sauna. I opened my eyes and saw her across the room from me.

She was giving an apple a run for its money witn how red she was. She had returned the robe and double knotted the belt around her. She was still gripping the edges of the robe to keep it as close to her as possible.

The silence was thick. I didn't know what to say and Mallow was practically staring at the floor expecting for it to swallow her whole. I checked our timer and realized we had another 5 minutes. I sighed and put more water on the rocks.

"Umm-" Mallow started.

"I'm sorry. It was an accident. I won't mention it to anyone." I tried to head off any more awkwardness.

"Okay," she said with a deeper blush. Then she whispered, "Did you like them…?" I almost didn't hear her.

"Yes I did." Mouth, I swear to all God's there are, Pokemon and otherwise, I WILL SOW YOU SHUT. Mallow didn't say anything but did have a small smile so mouth gets to live for now.

Our time ended and we exited the sauna. Mallow seemed to leave the awkwardness behind us in the sauna. She did walk closer to me in the hallway to the massage parlor. Vulpix joined us halfway when she exited another room. Her coat was shining and I realized it was from ice crystals. I blinked as I rubbed behind her ears and realized she was even more cold to the touch.

Mallow seemed to know who we should see for the massages. She specifically asked for Allie and Lia. I gave her a curious look at her instance. She smiled back, "They're the best. Lillie, Lana and I always get our massages from them." Shrugging I went with the flow. The massage room had 3 tables set up. Vulpix rushed ahead and grabbed a table at the end. I was confused until she looked at me and gave me a little wink. God damn wing Fox.

I gave her a little glare that she stuck her tongue out at. I rolled my eyes and laid out on the middle table next to her. Mallow laid on the last and rolled her robe down, after I pointedly looked away. I started to take mine off before I remembered a key detail.

That scar!

I panicked. Mallow was the mom friend for sure. She would always worry and care but if she saw such an obvious scar she would pester me with questions to no end. Questions I wouldn't have answers too! The door opened and mallow turned to look at it. I quickly took my robe down and flipped myself face down on the table.

Crisis averted. I looked at our masseuses today. They had to be twins. They had the same walk, had the same body type, had the same hairstyle, everything. The only difference was their colors, pink and baby blue respectively.

"Welcome back Mallow!" They said in sync. Oh come on! They turned to me and Vulpix and gave a more formal greeting. "Welcome to Hau'oli City Stylists. We are here to serve you today."

"I'm Lia," Blue said

"And I'm Allie," Pink followed.

"Please let us serve you well today, masters." The finished in sync, again!, and a bow.

"Please no master thing. It makes me uncomfortable. It's just Michael." I said. It wasn't my style, at least not in this context.

"Of course, Michael." Lia responded.

"And for you, young lady?" Allie asked Vulpix. Vulpix looked for a second before an affirmative "Vul" was the response.

Allie chuckled, "Oh of course, young master!"

"You would want the master talk." I said to Vulpix, whose very mature response was to blow a raspberry at me.

Lia and Allie positioned themselves in-between us after setting calming music on. They took turns massaging us. I damn near melted into the table under their hands. They could snap my neck and I couldn't feel it right now. I thought to myself. Mallow and Vulpix were in agreement if the way they moaned every time Lia or Allie would find a big knot. It probably would have gotten me horny if it wasn't for the groans and moans I was letting out myself.

"Jeez, you are muscular for a kid. You work outside a lot?" Lia asked. I just nodded, not trusting my voice.

"Anyone uncomfortable with us working on their front?" Allie asked. I almost declined out of Mallow's modesty before she flipped herself over. I snapped my eyes away to Vulpix who was already flipped over getting belly rubs from Lia. I sighed When in Rome. I just hope they can be discreet about the scar. I motioned for Lia to bend down next to me.

"Don't let Mallow know about my chest." She was confused right until I flipped. Her eyes widened in horror but she was able to catch her gasp. She motioned to her sister who also gaped at the scar. I shook my head and they nodded in sympathy. Allie positioned herself so she would block Mallow's view and Lia worked on me and Vulpix. I could tell she was hesitant to move her hands near it. I grimaced and motioned for my massage to end. Lia nodded solemnly and I put my robe back on. I just closed my eyes and rested on the table.

Why am I so self conscious about this scar? Is it because I don't know where it came from? Because I don't want to worry Mallow? Cutiefly already knows about it. Vulpix too. Why is it I'm hiding it from the girls?

Pain, I can't breathe, why can't I breathe, sirens, a voice, …sorry?

My eyes snapped open and I shot up. Allie and Lia were scared and Mallow was confused. I just shook the headache off and walked out into the hallway. A few seconds later Vulpix joined me. She grabbed my hand in hers and pressed herself to my back. I felt the temperature drop as she cools me off. Mallow looked like she wanted to ask but was holding herself back. I was grateful when she didn't press the issue.

Lia led us to the final room. I was eager to get it over with. I was grateful to Mallow for taking care of us today but I still felt sick thinking about how I ended up in this world. Heh, maybe bottling was the wrong idea.

The private hairdressers was cleaner than the front. Probably higher clients. That really made me worry how Mallow could afford this. Maybe I should check.

While we wait for the current client to get done I leaned over to whisper in Mallow's ear. "Hey, just checking you have enough for all this right?" Mallow nodded.

"Don't worry, I texted Lillie, she said her mom agreed to let us use her account. I've got the info. Her mom is really cool." Right, cool. Not a megalomaniac waiting for a chance to blow her top.

I nodded but before I could lean away she asked me a question I dreaded. "Are you okay? You looked like you saw a ghost type in there." I couldn't answer her honestly. I smirked, Lana would have loved this one.

"Just shocked remembering how good you looked in the sauna." The effect was instant. She blushed redder than a Cheri and started lightly slapping my shoulder as I laughed.

"You-I– can't–" I was thankfully saved by the hairdresser laughing.

"Oh such a cute young couple." My eyes widened as Mallow's mouth changed to something that looked like it belonged on Lana's face. Before I could stop her she put on the crocodile tears.

"Oh yes! He's just so mean to me sometimes." She whined and played up the "hurt" girlfriend. Right, you're friends with Lana.

"Oh don't worry honey, boys eventually learn, here. I'll give you some tips on how to control a beast like this." The older hairdresser started to lead Mallow away. Mallow bit her lip before she took a chance. She gave me a kiss on the cheek before leaving.

"Be right back, honey!" She said in a slightly too high voice. I sat there stunned for what felt like ages before the other hairdresser– a younger woman with tattoos, bark out in laughter.

"She just played you, huh kid?" I sighed.

"Yeah she did. By the way, is it possible for her to go first? Mine won't take too long." I pointed at Vulpix, her tails wagging at the idea of a wash and groom.

The tattooed woman smiled and motioned for a Meowth. The Cat girl walked over carrying a clipboard. "Please show our guest to the Groomer's room!" She asked the Meowth and got a nod in response. Vulpix looked a little scared to be leaving me to go with a random Pokegirl but I nodded and she buckled up. With Vulpix taken care of I was led to a chair with a large mirror in front.

The woman played with my hair for a second before frowning. "Oh dear you should take better care of this. I can see it looking absolutely gorgeous." I smiled. I always got that from stylists. I always had natural wavy hair. They always encouraged me to not cut it and to style it but I always refused. Short hair was easier to manage. Plus if I didn't have the right shampoo it always got oily. And that's what was going on. I was in the woods near 24/7 and so it was dirty, oily and rough.

"No, thank you. I don't have any good shampoo for it." The stylist frowned before she got some clips.

"Well if we can't keep the mane what are we doing today?" She asked.

"Short cut on the sides, trim the top." I almost said trim the beard before realizing I didn't have it anymore. I might keep a clean shaven, who knows.

She nodded and got to work. I was left with hair I could comb to the right and and undercut under it. It was manageable but still had style to it.

"Oh yeah. That looks good. You're like a whole different kid!" She was proud of her work I could tell. "Mind if I snap a picture for my media?" I nodded. A bit of free promotion was nothing to me.

I waited for about another 20 minutes before Vulpix was lead out. Her coat was shining like never before. If she was freshly fallen snow she was blinding now. Her tails were even curlier and the curls on top of her head were shorter. In fact, all the fur on her body was shorter. It did make me blush when I realized she had shaved her crotch area but she didn't seem to mind. She ran up to me and wrapped me in a hug before looking up at me with those brilliant sapphire eyes.

"Looking good there, Vulpix." I praised. She looked like a model. A furry one, but a model nonetheless. The groomer did catch my attention though.

"Excuse me. Are you her trainer?" She questioned with a slight edge to her.

I shook my head. "Not technically, she's wild. I've been taking care of her since I saved her from wild Yungoos. Why?"

She breathed a sigh of relief, "Sorry, while I was grooming her I found a series of injuries. Most of the time it's understandable, they're battlers. But she acted like a pet Pokegirl and the injuries suggest a pattern of well, abuse." I felt my blood run cold at that. What? How?

"What kind of injuries?" I pulled Vulpix closer to me and she buried her face into my chest. I had to keep my calm so I wouldn't scare her.

"There's a large scar running underneath her breasts. It looked like it was untreated for quite some time," I grimaced at that, that one was definitely me. I didn't get her to Joy in time it seems. "But the thing that tipped me off was, well, let me show you." She brushed some of Vulpix's back fur up and I saw them. Burn scars, nasty and uneven. Like someone was throwing fire at her. I had seen some pictures like this but all those Pokegirls belonged to Gym Leaders. Scars like these belonged on Pokegirls like Blaine's Ninetales, or Cynthia's Garchomp. Not a little battle freighted Vulpix like her.

"Thank you for showing me." The groomer nodded. I held Vulpix for a while after that. She was crying, I could feel the cold tears hitting my chest.

"Vulpix, no matter what you're okay. I'm here for you now." Vulpix nodded and we sat like that for a while.

It was an hour before Mallow exited her room. She had kept her hair in tight twintails but instead they spiraled like drills. I thought they looked adorable. I doubted she would keep them but it was nice to see.

"What do you think? Too much?" Mallow asked as she gave a little spin. I shook my head smiling.

"No, they look good." Mallow returned the smile before getting a confused look at my situation. I shook my head and mimicked texting behind Vulpix's head. Mallow got the message.

We got led back to our dressing rooms and I was finally out. I waited a bit for Mallow where I held Vulpix's hand. When she exited Mallow went to the counter. She talked to the clerk for a minute before she looked something up on the computer. The clerk nodded and waved Mallow a good day.

Exiting the spa, I felt refreshed. Panic over the scar aside, I did need a massage. I felt loose and calm. Mallow was beaming as we began to walk back to her house.

"This was really fun. We should do this again. Maybe with Lana and Lillie. Rachel–oop Rapp." She giggled as she corrected herself. "Thanks for reconnecting us by the way. I've been getting so many memes and jokes now that we have each other's number."

"Oh good to know I'm not the only one getting bombed." I said. Rapp was one hell of a sharer. She pretty much immediately sent any and everything funny she found my way. "We should hang out as a group. I still haven't checked out the local battle scene. Maybe you guys can come out and support me."

"Well with the way you battled those Mankeys I feel like I should root for the other guy. You know, just for fairness' sake." We shared a laugh before we arrived at her house. She turned to me with a blush. "So I, uhh, had a lot of fun today. We should definitely go and do it again, sometimes."

"Yea it was a great time." I felt my own blush creep up.

"Hey, close your eyes, and don't open them." I did what she asked. I was shocked when I felt a pair of lips press against mine. It was brief, barely more than a peck but she didn't give me a chance to respond. She smiled and bounced through the door leaving me and a stunned Vulpix on her front step. Vulpix and I looked at each other before she shrugged.

I shook myself out before I started back to my camp. I could still feel the phantom touch of Mallow's lips on mine. Tastes like chocolate strawberries.

-0-

It was a week after the concert and I was determined. I had put it off for long enough. I was heading to the Hau'oli City Park to get experience battling. Cutiefly and Vulpix had pretty much hit their peaks as they were. Sparring and practicing combos would only get me so far. It was only the crucible of heated battle that would show what was working, what needed work, and how much further I needed to go.

When I told the girls what we were doing today I got mixed reactions. Cutiefly was raring to go. She was ready to strut her stuff. Vulpix was hesitant. Her battle fear had gotten better. She was comfortable in spars with Cutiefly and was shaking less. I reassured her I wouldn't press her into a battle if she didn't want. It seems I wasn't the only one going to the park today it seems.

I was halfway to the park when I got a text from Rapp.

"Heyyy. Your favorite convict got let out for good behavior. Come to the park, me and the guys are gonna run this bitch~"

That was actually perfect. I was planning on watching for a bit to see what the local etiquette was but why observe when you can have an actual local just show you?

I held my phone out so I could snap a selfie of my group. Vulpix put on a demure smile while Cutiefly posed with a flex. "Surely you don't think you're running it when we're around do you?"

"Ohh Mr. Cocky is up, huh? How bout this? You and me, 1v1. Loser buys dinner."

I smirked "Oh it's on. Hope you ready. It's open season and I'm hunt pinkettes."

"Remember I like my steak medium rare~"

I was about to close my phone and sprint the rest of the way when I got another text. This time it was Mallow.

"Hey! Me and Lana are at the park. Swing by and battle? :3" Wait, I thought Mallow didn't like to battle. No wait. She didn't want to battle Lana since they were friends. Uh, oh. I hope I'm not forgetting the plot already…

I sent a message back, "Funny I was already heading that way. I was gonna try and roll some heads."

"Lol xD. Don't go too hard on them. It's just a bunch of casual trainers. Besides, don't get so big. You haven't even been in a trainer battle right?"

"Guilty as charged. I actually already have a battle lined up tho. Rapp and her followers will be there and I've been challenged. You in my corner?"

"Ooo against Rachel? Idk I might have to switch sides~" Ouch.

"Lana says her and Popplio got your back. Hurry up!"

I smiled and looked at the girls. "Race you there?" Vulpix nodded and Cutiefly grabbed on tight to my shirt.

I smiled when I got to the Stadium. There were people everywhere, spread out into small groups. People were hanging out and watching small 1v1 battles. Most of them went crazy. Mainly Normal types trading blows, the occasional special attack. I looked around before I was jumped from behind. I shot my hands out and grabbed whoever it was into a piggyback.

"Hmm, nice seat. I think I'll keep it." I heard Lana's voice from behind me. Mallow quickly joined her, smiling at us.

"I guess Lana wins. We bet on who would find you first." She smiled as I let Lana down, much to her dismay. I was about to respond when I heard another voice.

"Yo, yo, yo. Lookie here. 10ft tall." Tupp approached with his group. Rapp gave me a smirking wave. Thankfully they didn't wear Skull uniforms. Yet. I thought to myself.

" 'Sup Tupp. Strike out with any more girls since I last saw you?" That got a laugh from Zipp and Rapp. Mallow and Lana at least tried to hide a polite laugh. Tupp didn't get angry but he did wave me off.

"Ey it's only a matter of time till they see ya boi." Well he had confidence I'll give him that.

"Hey Rachal– Rapp. Sorry." Mallow greeted the pinkette. Rapp smiled and gave Mallow a hug.

"Thanks for the care last week. I didn't get a chance since I got grounded so fast." Mallow just returned the hug and I looked around. A small field opened up and I saw my chance.

"Hey, a field opened. First come, First Serve right?" I posed to the group and they nodded. We rushed over and claimed the field for ourselves. I was raring to go but Tupp and Zipp beat me to it. They already took positions at either side and were waiting.

"Sorry," Rapp said. Lana got up and went to the referee box. "On the bright side you get to hang with 2 beautiful girls while watching." Mallow giggled and I couldn't argue with that. We took up spots on a nearby half wall to watch as Lana called the standard League opening.

"This will be a 1 on 1 match. First to exhaustion or fainting! No kill or maining attacks are allowed. Battlers ready?" Lana announced to agreements from Tupp and Zipp. "Send out your Pokegirls!"

"Go Salandit!" Tupp sent out his signature Pokegirl. I got a better look at the Lizard girl in the daylight. She was completely bald from head to toe. Her face did have coloration around her eyes that looked like she was wearing a mask. Her body had most of the colors of a Salandit except for her underbelly giving full view of B cup breasts, with dark almost black nipples. She had a black tail that ran over her ass to curl slightly before touching the ground. Her hands and feet were actually clawed and colored the same as the pokemon she was based off. "Salandit" the Pokegirl called as the pokeball light faded from her form.

"Go Trubbish!" I blinked. Huh, so he didn't have his signature yet. Just the prevolved. I was a little hesitant about what I was gonna see. I halfway expected just a trash bag with boobs. I was pleasantly surprised when she landed though. Her body was chubby, soft and green. She had dark green hair that was matted and had bits of trash stuck in it. In fact trash was basically hanging off her in random places. I was pretty sure that was a six pack yoke as a choker. Her boobs were an easy C cup and she had full round hips that held a nice bubble butt. I braced myself for a smell but it never came, something that I was very thankful for.

"Trubbish…" The pokegirl called in a small voice. I could see her teeth were sharp, almost fang like. There was a small pause before Tupp and Zipp started their battle. It wasn't particularly exciting. They were mostly just firing attacks at each other from across the ring. I leaned back and tuned it out. Rapp and Mallow noticed and gave me a curious look.

"What's wrong? Not what you were expecting?" Mallow questioned. I shook my head.

"No it's not that. I just was expecting something a little bit more…dynamic? Is that the word I'm looking for?" Rapp blew out a little laugh.

"Tupp is a lotta things. Dynamic isn't one of 'em."

I nodded along. It wasn't long before the battle was called. Trubbish (and by extension Garbodor) was a solid team member. I couldn't count how many times a good Toxic stall won me a battle in the games. Zipp, however, just didn't have the skill or patience for that. He tried to go blow for blow with Tupp's Salandit using attacks like Acid Spray and Sludge. However, he hardly had the mind to tell her to dodge. Tupp on the other hand had the much faster, much more powerful special attacker. It also didn't help that Salandit also had access to fire moves. By the end, Trubbish was slightly burned and Zipp recalled her. Tupp came over to us while Zipp ran to a nearby cart that was selling potions.

"And that's how it's done, ya heard!" Tupp was feeling himself after that battle and I could tell Salandit was pumped too. Rapp and I stood up to begin our own 1v1 when a cocky voice called out.

"Well I thought I smelled trash and it turns out I was right. Look, it's those 3 poison losers." Rapp stopped in her tracks and bit her lip. I could see her fists ball in rage. I thought she was gonna blow. She was nothing compared to Tupp tho.

"Oh fuck off. Damian, you prick!" I turned to the voice. He was around the same age as us but I could tell he was carrying himself bigger than he actually was. He was blonde with combed over hair. He was wearing a blue sleeveless jacket and black pants. He wore a sneer as he approached us with two other trainers. They were sneering too but I could tell theirs was different.

"Oh Tupp, that's no way to talk to your betters. Or do you need a reminder of that lesson?" He said with a sadistic glint in his eyes as his lackeys snickered behind him.

"You take that back you bastard!" Rapp exploded at this Damian guy. He laughed at her and I could feel myself getting annoyed at this kid.

"Oh Rachal, look. Still holding onto these losers? I told you, you can always join us for some real fun." He turned to Mallow and Lana, "Oh and you two are here too. Now we just need the crybaby and you'll be a complete set."

"Apologize for what you did to Zubat!" Rapp growled. I thought she was gonna charge him but she was held by Mallow. I felt a hand grab mine and I looked down. Vulpix was shaking terribly. She was refusing to look at me but was looking at Damian wide eyed in fear. I gripped her hand and narrowed my eyes. My guts telling me something more is going on here.

"Psh, why should I? Your Zubat was weak and got burned. That's nature baby. You should just release her.I mean I finally got rid of that usual girl I had too."

"Wait, you did what?!" Mallow spoke up, "You said you loved that Vulpix!"

Damian threw his hand to the side, "As if. She was useless in battle. Always freezing up like her type. Can't train uselessness out though. You would think after getting burned all the time she would at least learn to dodge. Only reason I kept her around was cause she was my parents' gift. Hell I got rid of her and they still haven't even noticed." Vulpix pressed herself closer to me and I was starting to connect dots.

"What did you do?" Lana asked. Her voice was level but I could feel her own disgust under it. Damian got that sadistic look on his face again. He better have not.

"Why, I did the only right thing. I released her and broke her pokeball in front of her. Had Fennekin burn it too. Just to keep the message of who was the better fox, you know?" He smiled without humor. I felt my blood pressure soar.

The broken burned pokeball, Vulpix getting hunted, me and Cutiefly having to teach her how to gather, fear of battling, distrust but still submissive to humans.

The burn scars.

This prick. He abused Vulpix. Released her into the wild and stuck around to make a point. Vulpix pressed herself into my back and I felt cold tears hitting me. I snapped. I didn't fly into rage like the others.

"...hehehe" My dry laugh caught the attention of everyone but especially that bastards, "You must have been a piss poor Trainer then."

"What was that?" He growled at me. He puffed himself up but that's what I wanted.

"You heard me. I don't know what Vulpix you're talking about cause all I heard from that was you were the problem."

He growled and focused on me. That's when he took notice of Vulpix. He got that same sadistic smile, "Well, well, well. Pidgeys of a feather. A useless Pokegirl for a shitty trainer. How's my trash, punk?"

I smirked and moved closer to him, "Oh I don't know what you're talking about. See, your Vulpix might have been struggling under a dumbass like you," I saw the first vein appear on his forehead, Hook, "But see, this Vulpix is great. Kind and friendly, despite anything she's been through. And she is so powerful." Cutiefly was nodding along and I kept going.

"Powerful? That's a joke." We were getting closer to each other. The others were getting out of our way and we were drawing a crowd.

"Yea, powerful. A good Trainer would know that. They wouldn't get pissed at the Pokegirl when they can't pull their head from their own ass. It's a wonder you can see with all the shit in front of your eyes." Another vein. Line.

"I'm so much better than a punk like you. My parents were elite Trainers. They've taught me things gutter trash like you could never dream of."

"Really? Elite parents and you still can't see how bad you are? Must have skipped a few lessons since you couldn't battle your way out of a paper bag. No wonder you couldn't work with Vulpix. She needed someone who could actually think."

And sinker.

Before he could get steam I stepped away. "But hey, we can't all be great. I'm sure Mommy and Daddy will be very proud of your 3 badges whenever you inevitably fail on your pitiful journey to follow in their footsteps."

"I could destroy you." He was actively grinding his teeth. Oh this is fun.

"Oh can you? Well if you're that confident. Put your money where your mouth is." I gave my own sadistic smirk. I could feel Vulpix's eyes on me. She was tearing up as she watched me stand up for her.

"Oh I will. I'll use the same thing that replaced her. My mother's Delphox had a litter. Fennekin will tear through that bitch." Damian was livid, I could tell. I'm going to rip that little ego to shreds.

"Go ahead," I pulled an unused pokeball from my pocket. I tossed it to Vulpix who caught it, wide eyed, staring at me. She was openly crying as I got into Damian's face. The crowd's eyes were on us and I felt my heart soar under them. "I don't care if you send out the Tapus themselves. There's nothing on this planet under you that could ever beat MY Vulpix."

Vulpix's tears were flowing freely. I had always made sure people knew she wasn't mine, just under my care until she was ready to move on. We had bonded and I had trained her but I never laid claim to her. Mallow, Lana and Rapp had all asked when I was gonna ball her, but the timing never felt right to ask. Now I couldn't care less. This prick had taken a lot from her, I was gonna make sure she got it back.

A red light flashed behind me and I grabbed the ball before it could hit the ground. It shook in my hand 3 times before it clicked. A holo image of Vulpix was displayed. In contrast to Cutiefly's cheerleader pose, Vulpix was a lot more modest. She faced forwards with her hands clasped in front of her. It did make her B cup tits stand out more but I don't think she minded. I released her and she stood beside me. Her tears were freezing to her cheeks now but I could tell they were happy tears now.

I smirked as I refocused on my enemy number one for now. He was red in the face and sputtering. I guess my Tapu line had gotten to him.

"I will crush you. You want stakes, here! If you win you can have this," Damian pulled his bag off and drew a white stone. I could feel the cold temperature emanating from it and from the way I heard the people gasp they realized it too. An Ice stone, My eyes widen in realization. The evolution stone was radiating Ice Energy dropping the temperature just being near it.

He smirked, "That's right. Mother and Father gave me this for that useless Fox before I got rid of her. If you manage a miracle and beat me with her, you can have it." I nearly jumped at the offer, but I knew there was a catch. Stakes are being set after all and if he's offering what is essentially a gold brick in a battle, what did I have to put up?

"What's your goal? I know it's gonna be something fucked up coming from you." I sneered at the little rat.

His smirk grew sadistic. "If you lose our little 1v1, you have to admit you were wrong in the only way possible. You'll smash her pokeball in front of her just like I did." The crowd was calling him out for such a sadistic stake but Damian was ignoring them. I was about to flatly refuse before I felt a poke to my side. Vulpix looked at me. I could see it in her eyes. She might have been Ice type but that was steel in her eyes and fire in her heart. She wanted to prove Damian wrong just like me.

I held her gaze for a minute before turning back to him. I took a deep breath and opened my eyes again. I let a bit of crazy enter my eyes to unnerve the bastard, which succeeded if the slight fear in his face was anything.

"You're on."

-0-

A/N

Character Profile

Name: Vulpix

Species: Pokegirl (Vulpix, Alolan)

Height: 3 feet, no inches

Weight: 24 pounds

Tails: 6, Fluffy

Hair color: White

Eye color: Blue

Bust Size: B

Personality: Reserved

Defining features: Furry, Fluffy tails, Low body temperature.