Apologies for not updating all of April. The chapter just did not work, so I'm using a different approach. I did, however, add to the last chapter in early April. It now has a very different ending, so if you haven't read it, please do. Everything will make more sense that way.

The rating has changed to M now.

A note to all Pikabun fans: Pikachu will NOT be portrayed like he has been for long, so don't worry! I don't want to upset you guys!

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon.

Piplup POV:

The sun was just beginning to rise when I woke the next morning, feeling fully rested and greatly relaxed. Nobody else was awake at the time, so I had exited the villa and wandered around the courtyard. The crisp nip of the cool night air felt deliciously refreshing, only the faint sound of waves in the distance permeating the silence.

It had been around an hour since I had left, and nobody had yet come outside. I was fine with that; it gave me time to reflect on last night.

It still felt surreal, seeing my history being completely different than I had thought. My mother, who I had always known to be dead, was actually not my mom. Instead, my mom was Articuna, and she was the most powerful Pokémon in existence!

"You had no genes from Prinplup, that's why your egg was infertile. So, I gave you mine instead. Your egg became fertile, and you immediately hatched."

I never would have believed her powers were possible, had I not seen it myself! I mean, who would think that an ice type could use a fire move?

"It's a power that cycles through the three legendary birds: Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno. It gives the ability to use all seven types of our moves: flying, fire, electric, ice, psychic, dark, and fighting. The power comes from Arceus itself, so the holder is known as 'Arceus' Avatar', since it's a reflection of Arceus."

I had never heard of "Arceus' Avatar" before; but after what I saw, I didn't doubt her. But I remember the confusion I had had with those last three types, and her interesting explanation.

"All Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos have a third type. Sometimes one of us is so strong at that type, it overtakes the secondary typing, changing both their appearance and personality. For Articuno it's psychic, Moltres is dark, and Zapdos is fighting."

I had cuddled with her for a good half hour while she told me more about herself, as well as stories that fascinated me, before teleporting all of us back to the forest, where we were quickly found by the others. I promised to tell both Oshawott and Buneary what she told me later. Dawn was so worried about me, and I still felt bad about that. I don't like upsetting her, after all.

Pikachu, however, had been eerily silent ever since. He hadn't said a word to any of us. I was starting to get worried. What was going on in that electric mouse's brain?

"Stop right there, Piplup" a voice came from behind me. I turned around and saw Pikachu slowly walking towards me. He looked unhappy, very different from his usual self.

"What's up, Pikachu?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant. For some reason, that seemed to irritate him further, as he briefly growled at me.

"I know what happened last night between you, Buneary and Oshawott" he spoke, restrained fury in his voice. "And you're gonna pay for it. You AND Oshawott!" Why was he so mad? I had no idea what he could possibly think happened. If he had seen me snuggle with Mom, he wouldn't be acting like this. And why did he say 'between' us?

"Why do you think you know what happened?" I questioned. "And what do you mean, 'between us'?"

"Don't play dumb, Piplup" he growled. "Between you being exuberant, Buneary being all happy and affectionate, and Oshawott's reputation of being an audacious flirt, it's so clear even a Slowpoke would know." He looked furious now, clenching his paws into fists.

"You all had a threesome!"

Nothing but silence followed as I tried to comprehend what he just said. A threesome? Did he really just say that? I choked on air before laughing hysterically. Where did he get that ridiculous idea?

"Wh-what?" I choked out while laughing. "Are you serious?"

"You're not denying it?!" he growled, his cheeks sparking with electricity.

"I'm not going to entertain such a ridiculous accusation" I laughed. "Seriously, that's just absurd. Ask Buneary, she'll confirm it." I stopped laughing and looked him straight in the eyes. "Why are you so upset about me being with Oshawott?" I frowned at him. "Are you a secret homophobe or something?"

"I have no problem with you and Oshawott dating. But don't you dare tell anyone!" His cheeks began sparking violently. "Or else…"

"I'm not afraid of you anymore, Pikachu" I declared in a calm, steady voice. "I can beat you in any battle." I lightly exhaled. "But I'll make you a deal. If you promise to tell me what your problem is later today, I won't tell a soul." I reached a flipper out to him.

Pikachu spun around, leaving my flipper hanging in the air. "Fine, whatever. Just keep your mouth shut." With that, he walked back into the house and disappeared from sight.

I sighed deeply as I returned my flipper to my side. I wondered what I had done to make him so angry at me. And a threesome with Buneary and Oshawott. Where did he get that ridiculous idea from?

Hopefully he would tell me what his issue was, so I could fix it and we could be buddies again.

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