The Tale of Seven

[Reno]

"Joolt!" Cried the tiny fox as he was smacked in the bum with a cold splash of water, falling into the ball pit. He popped his head out in surprise.

The three on the mat looked up at all the commotion and Glaceon grinned, squirming from under the other too and running for the ball pit. Her tail wagged and she jumped in before turning around and started to dig, balls flying towards the others.

Once it had got Jolteon, Umbreon and Vaporeon's attention Glaceeon turned around grinning competitively. Behind her Leafeon had one balanced on his tail, flipping in the air like it was a baseball... or a snowball. Flareon was next to him, just looking excited.

"Jolt-JoltEON!" The yellow fox answered the challenge, his siblings standing by his side. Soon colorful neon balls were flying everywhere like a war, the Eevees laughing as they got hit by the harmless pieces of plastic that hurt about as much as feathers.

"Heey!" Terra called as he felt himself get smacked, growling and trying to get the other back but the blonde danced out of the way with a sly grin - getting the good points while he was distracted - and winning! "Ohh cheater!" He claimed dropping his mallet and grabbed Ven around his waist, trapping him up against him in a strong embrace, nibbling at an ear playfully. "I'm gonna punish you for that~"

Aqua was still doing a little victory dance at her score, but in the first three letter of her name proudly. She wondered if she had another quarter...

Roxas crossed his arms, waiting for Axel to throw the last ball - red of COURSE -, and his jaw dropped when Axel landed it in the right basket! "HEY! that is totally not fair!" He threw his arms around Axel in a clumsy headlock, smiling. "I want a rematch!!"

Sora grinned as Riku started to back away, nervous and shy. "Come on it's fuuuun~" He said as he reached for the other's hand, meaning to tug him onto the game mat when suddenly there was an announcement that made everyone pause.

"Aaaaaaah!!!" Everyone else, sans Riku, whined in disappointment as they started to trudge back to their table. Sora however sighed in relief to get off his legs when he sat down - grabbing his drink and sipping up almost half of it without even trying, sighing happily at the lemony taste. Finally he took notice of his plate of food, grinning. "Awesome! Spaghetti!" It wasn't just any spaghetti though - it was colorful. The sauce had been colored green and the noodles were blue and there were little noodle shapes as well of stars and rocket ships. Man kids had it so great!

"I though you'd like it." Roxas laughed as he sat down beside his brother, Axel taking his spot on his other side.

[Rikugurl]

Vaporeon had an advantage, having a long, flat tail, he was able to catapult three balls at his siblings at a time. Needless to say, none of them won as they got carried away, just throwing balls at anyone that came close.
They blinked though as energy soared through the air and they were all recalled as their masters went to eat, even the happy swinging ghost.

Ven grinned as he was pulled in, his hammer dropping jut just swung from the rope it was attached to it as he wrapped his arms around the brunette's neck. "Since I won... you own me a date tonight~" He winked before blinking, hearing that their food was ready. He licked Terra's lips seductively before pulling away and headed back to their table.

"WAAA!" Axel cried as he felt an arm around his neck, pulling him down and feeling knuckles in his scalp. "Hahahahaha! No way! I totally beat you!" He cried, the knuckles not hurting at all but he was able to pull away and ruffle Roxas's hair back before taming his some. He blinked as his stomach started to growl, hearing that their food was ready. "Come on!" He hoped Roxas picked something good!


When they got to the table, they licked their lips...even if some of the food was a bit... discolored.
Axel blinked, smiling happily as he saw his yummy looking chicken nuggets. He smiled happily before leaning in, kissing Roxas on the cheek. "Thanks!" He said before chowing down.

As for Ven, he got a pretty mean looking burger with bacon, onions, red onions lettuce, tomato, barbecue and mayo. His mouth watered as his plate was place in front of him with a sharp knife to cute the monster. He glanced over at Riku's meal and rolled his eyes, seeing the silverette happily eating his salad. "What are you? A girl?"

[Reno]

Roxas was still watching his brother when he heard the light thank you and a soft kiss was placed on his cheek making him blush hotly. He chuckled, stuffing a fry in his mouth to control himself. He wondered... what exactly he and Axel were to each other...

Sora was just sticking his fork in his noodles when he heard Ven's comment. He stuck his tongue out at his brother. "I'd be careful who you call a girl Ventus~ So leave Ri alone." He grinned, whirling his fork and sticking mouthful of spaghetti in his mouth. For it's color it tasted awesome!!

"Oooh, he got you." Terra said with a grin, chomping down on one of his spicy wings. Mmmm that fucking hit the spot~

"Ha, you're all a buncha girls to me." Aqua said, eating her soup with her left hand seeing her right was cramping from the excessive video gaming. But damn was it worth it!

[Rikugurl]

Ven spat out his tongue and pouted, taking his knife and cutting the meaty burger, seeing all the delicious grease running on his plate.
Now THAT was what he called a MEAL!


After everyone was stuffed, they unfortunately stuffed themselves with some more food. Dessert.
It was more or less what the dessert LOOKED like than how much they could eat, but with a large group, they all were able to finish everyone's meal.
They also paid as a group, figuring that it would be best to do so so when and....if....they make it back and split once more to continue their journeys, one of them wouldn't be more broke than the other.

They left the fun place, making note that they would all have to come back one day.

"So, now what?"
Axel questioned as he looked around, seeing the trees sway in the ocean breeze and catching the sight of some berries.

"I'd like to visit someone." Riku answered before slowly walking down a path. The group looked at each other and shrugged before quickly following after.
The group walked down a small hill where they saw a house overlooking the ocean, some trees and bushes around it to give it a nice looking homey appearance. They walked down to it and came up to the front door where Riku knocked with one of his gloved hands.

"Who is it?" Called a man from inside, making Riku smile under his hood.
"An old friend."
There was noise of some shuffling and the door opened, a man with silver hair looking out and blinking some as he saw the large group but mainly the mysterious man in black.
"Oh, I'm sorry but... I'm not sure who you are..."
"It's me... Riku."

The man looked down, his face looking as if he was trying to remember something that sounded familiar.
"Riku...?" He said softly before looking up, smiling happily. "RIKU!? Carina's son, am I correct?"
Riku nodded before the other man did as well. "Well, come in! Come in, all of you!"
The man moved, letting everyone inside.

Ven's eyes widened when he stepped inside, seeing all the....rocks on display. Not just any rocks.
Rocks Team Rocket would kill for...


Apparently, the man that had let them all into his home was none other than Steven, the man who had given Riku his first Pokemon. He was thrilled to see that his Beldum had evolved all the way to becoming a Metagross. He was also thrilled and pleased how well the Pokemon looked and how loving it was to his master.
He inquired about the match, hearing that Riku had indeed lost... but to...a friend.

Steven said there was nothing like losing to a friend. Those were the best battles one could lose on because friends would always be there for you and help you become stronger. He knew Metagross would help him on his way to reaching the top...or close to it.
When he found out about Riku condition, the man frowned and sighed, wondering if it was because of the exposer to so much sun on the island where he was born.

However, he couldn't think of anything that might be able to cure it...and said to seek help in maybe books. The sound of that made Terra's eyes light up.

As the day passed and the group was well educated in rare gems and rocks, the sun was setting already.
The subject of sleeping came up and Steven inquired about where they were staying for the night. They hadn't told him where they were headed, just passing through.
Axel answered with that they would be sleeping on the outskirts but Steven rejected.

He went to his desk and started to write something, then walked back and handed it to Riku.
"This is a letter, asking the Sea Song Terrace to let you all stay free of charge for the night. They will accommodate you the best possible so don't be shy to ask."
Riku blinked as he looked down at the letter before smiling and nodded. "Thank you."

They said their goodbyes, not surprised that Sora gave the man a hug before leaving.

They slowly walked back up the hill and then up some stairs to another one. That was when they saw a large, beautiful hotel right on the cliff of the ocean.
"Wow...I bet the view there is amazing!"
"Only one way to find out!"

And so they did. The group walked in, Riky handing the woman at the reception the letter. She read it and smiled, nodding as she asked how many rooms they would like. Riku glanced back, seeing everyone talk it over. In the matter of a few minutes, they were handed card keys. Sora and Riku were in one, Roxas and Axel were in another, Terra and Ventus in another while Aqua decided she need some time away from all the girls.

They all headed down the hallway, saying goodbye when one needed to go up the stairs and when one needed to stop at their door as others continued on.

As for Terra and Ven, they only looked around their room for a minute before throwing their things to a corner and rushed right back out. They needed a rematch on that Whack-a-Diglett!

Axel and Roxas on the other hand collapsed on the large bed they had to share, enjoying how soft and comfy it was.
"Man, I wish I had the kind of money to stay in these places through all my journeying~"

Riku and Sora were a different case.
Sora relaxed on the bed as well, his legs still killing him from that DDR playing. Seemed like he hadn't done it for quite some time. As for Riku, he headed towards the bathroom before looking back. "I need to take a shower...it's... be awhile." He chuckled before going in and closing the door behind him.

[Reno]

After dessert was finished, everyone unable to resist especially after the Holani triplets insisted it was a must (even Roxas who no one really expected to have a sweet tooth with how... he was) there was no dying it was totally worth it even if it made them all so stuffed they hardly wanted to move!

But they did eventually, leaving the fun place that in two seconds from walking out the door they already started to miss and, at that point, no one knew what to do... until Riku led them off saying he had someone to meet. Ven and Aqua, Sora had caught, were mumbling about how they were surprised Riku new anyone at all, and he couldn't help but growl at them.

However meeting Steven was an experience for them all. Most of all for Sora and Terra. Sora, because he was able to meet a person who helped change Riku's life by giving him his first Pokemon friend and whose kindness was something the silverette, even after many years, had never forgotten. It felt... almost like he was meeting Riku's dad (and that was odd to say, considering the circumstances of Farran, but it simply held that sort of experience to it). And also... for the first time since it was brought up... he was able to let that guilt go - from that battle that is. It was terrible, yes, and could have turned into something irreversible, something about how the two talked about the fight... it made things better. It was so enthused and energetic - probably the sugar rush - he couldn't help but hug the man goodbye, maybe a little more hyper-like than he would of normally.

Terra just found the man interesting because he was obviously not only wise but also very highly educated. Being a trainer, his experience in meeting people was mostly other trainers and those types of people pretty much ONLY studied Pokemon and nothing else - so therefore there wasn't much to talk about beyond this regarding knowledge. There was not a real way to miss how the brunette's eyes lit up excitedly whenever Steven talked about the rare rocks or gems he had (although, he was proud to note, no Sandgems) and being a topic he knew about was able to have some actual intelligent conversation back. Ah, it was nice.

By the time they had all left, a few of them were bored, but no one really regretting meeting the man. He had... a spark about him.

And even better, they had a free hotel room!

Four actually-

Aqua sighed happily as she threw her stuff in her room, enjoying the solitude. "Man I so fucking taking a bath." She said to herself, the idea of soaking in water for an hour very tempting. She let her blue fox out, telling the ice Pokemon to go ahead and make herself comfortable before going into the bathroom.

As for Terra, he took one glance around like one would look at TV screen as the surfed the channels, before Ven was raising the challenge and the two were out the door and going back towards the arcade. They slowed down some as they made it outside, though there pace was still quick from excitement. "You know..." Terra said as he stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Today was my first time, ever going to one of these things." Why was it so easy to tell Ven these things?

Roxas sighed as he pulled off his unnecessary clothing (his shoes, socks, jacket, etc) and climbed into bed with the warm red-head, cuddling into his pillow. He wondered idly if it was strange that he had no problem with the idea of sharing a room with the red-head now - in fact he had wanted to... even before sharing one with his own brothers. He chuckled at the other's words. "Hell yeah..."

There was a pause over the room as the two just laid there, relaxing and starting to doze some even if it wasn't that late. Or maybe they were just trying not to think about what was ahead of them. Finally, though Roxas spoke, his voice tentative... maybe nervous. "Axel...?" He asked softly. The other hummed looking towards him, curious green meeting a terrified blue. "... I'm... scared. What if we don't make it? Our Pokemon? I mean.. are we crazy, doing something like this? We're only seven people... with not even... fifty Pokemon between us all... and... and the Elite..." He shuddered.

Meanwhile in another room over, Sora had collapsed on the bed as well, smiling happily at the bounciness of it. He needed a bed like this~ (of course after sleeping on the ground for extended periods of time any bed was better than nothing.)

His head turned, hearing Riku and chuckled. "Okies, I'll be here!" He laughed some, but couldn't help agreeing. Being a traveler... showering was actually very rare and even harder was, after extended periods of time out of a town, you had to suck it up and jump into an icy cold river. Ugh those days SUCKED. He sighed as Riku disappeared, kicking off his shoes and stretching out comfortably. Maybe he could take a quick nap...

He heard the water going on, knowing Riku was probably waiting for the heat to kick in as he took off his-

Sora sat up eyes wide and staring at the bathroom door, jaw agape. Holy SHIT!! Riku was getting naked barely ten feet away from him!!! Why the hell wasn't he fantasizing about this yet?! He giggled some burying his face in the pillow as a blush graced his cheeks. Mmm... the skin would be pale, very pale. Somewhat muscled, especially on the arms and nicely toned on the abs... and what about---

The spiky brunette squirmed in bed, feeling aroused at his thoughts. Damn...

[Rikugurl]

Axel smiled as he just seemed to sink into the bed, everything so soft and comfortable, easy to cuddle and nuzzle into no matter how you laid. This was perfect...and he knew why they were given such a nice hotel to stay before leaving.
The road beyond this was anything less but easy.

He sighed, his eyes slowly closing from the warmth and the sound of Roxas's soft breathy by him. He was about to doze off when he heard his name, his eyes opening slowly, looking up into Roxas. He was shocked when he saw how...Roxas was no longer calm.
The redhead slowly sat up on his elbows, looking away as he heard the blonde's question.

Green eyes narrowed, his mind fast at work before he slowly closed them. "I can't image there being...some elite group, honestly. If they are anything what Aqua described, Team Rocket could use them to... get away with anything they ever wanted to do... in which, they really haven't. I mean...do you really believe that there are Rocket members that have only ONE pokemon each that can win any battle and actually kill people? It sounds... a little... far fetched. Maybe it's just a myth for grunts or something..."


Ven grinned as he walked through the door. However, it was a bit more crowded than it was this morning. Of course it was... a lot of people had dinner out!
He frowned at the extra noise before looking up at Terra, blinking a bit. "A place like this?" He questioned before Terra said something about his dad never bringing him to something 'fun' before.

The bratty blonde frowned, crossing his arms. "You dad sounds like a douche. Seriously, not even to a park!?"
They continued to walk towards the arcade and Ven growled when he saw a bunch of kids waiting in line to play Whack-a-Diglett.
"Fuck! Now what...?"


The water ran, pale fingers reaching up as the cold water sprayed down on them. It soon became hot and the silverette teen got in, closing the curtain around the tub before washing his hair and skin. The room fogged up, some of the steam seeping out of the bathroom and into the hotel room itself.
Riku scrubbed his pale skin roughly, cleaning all the dirt, dried mud, salt and sweat off. He took his comb and started to comb his hair as the water washed through it with the shampoo, getting out the grit and sweat and random things out of it as well until it was easy to comb through.

When he was finished, he got out, drying himself with one of the many towels before wrapping it loosely around his waist. As he leaned over for deodorant, he blinked when he caught a sign next to a shoot.
"Free laundry...?" He rose a silver eyebrow before smiling, grabbing his clothing he wore under his coat before sending it down. He read the rest of the instructions before nodding, grabbing his coat before filling up the sink. He poured in a bunch of soap before putting his coat in, letting it soak for the night. He would dry it tomorrow with the free hairdryer.

He grabbed another towel, starting to dry off his hair before opening the door. Only the light by the bed was on and he heard some shifting before he came into view, a towel around his neck and that on his waist.
"Did you need to take a shower too?" He asked the brunette under the covers softly.

[Reno]

Roxas eyes stayed dark as he thought about the other's words before smiling a little. "Yeah... I guess you're right." At least he hoped Axel was... but no one could deny even if there wasn't an elite this 'mission' was stupid and insane and highly dangerous.

He sighed softly, drawing his arms around himself as if for comfort. "Even if THEY don't exist... there will be people there who won't hesitate to hurt us... if they need to. I mean it's not like we're just going to walk in there, demand for our Pokemon back and... walk out. It's... not that simple."


Terra shrugged at the park comment. Well he'd BEEN to one of those before - he did have a mom too. But he always found it strange how his mother told his not to tell dad about anything they did that didn't fit into his 'ideals'.

The two paused however when they found the place much more crowded than before and, unfortunately, so was the play area and arcade. the brunette crossed his arms, humming softly before grabbing Ven's wrist and tugging him back outside where it was quieter. He looked at the blonde. "Well, I did say we'd go on a real date. I think it's time we did that."


Sora groaned softly struggling to concentrate on something else beside his naughty thoughts. He needed to change the subject, NOW or he was going to have one hell of an embarrassing problem to deal with... and no cold shower to relieve that problem.

Okay... ummm... Arcanine's new bow. Riku had picked out a good one - mmm naked Riku.

No no no! No Riku at all!! Okay then... eeeerm... home! Yeah, he missed home. He missed seeing his mom and dad, having a meal at the table, he missed his old room and he missed the beach... Riku lived on a beach too before... Mmm... Nak---

"Stop it!" Sora berated himself. Okay, how about a Pokemon battle? Like the one with Jolteon and Metagross and Riku was - DAMNIT!

He laid on his stomach, hissing a little at the slight uncomfortableness, shifting under the sheets and continued to thing up random topics that always, ALWAYS led back to Riku somehow. Even thinking of something utterly stupid like Poke-clues (a mystery show he used to watch when he was really little) ended up back to Riku because the trainer was named Steve and Steve was short for Steven and, therefore, meant naked Riku.

Just as he was sighing and considering that he might as well give in and jack off, fuck the consequences, he heard the door opening. Had it really been so long? Thank god, seeing dressed Riku was really going to help him calm down.

No I think I'll take one in the morn-" At the question he looking his shoulder answering as he did, but abruptly cut himself off as he SAW Riku.

Naked. Riku.

"Ing?!" Sora squeaked, his cheeks turning full red. Riku was... a lot hotter than even his imagination predicted. Pale yes, very pale and like he predicted had strong-looking arms, nicely muscled. But damn... he didn't expect that toned chest... or the shapely ribs... or that perfect stomach...

Damn he bet he had a sweet ass. "R-Riku where are your clothes?" Sora squeaked again, having to cross his legs as he felt his arousal spike.

[Rikugurl]

Axel looked down, his face becoming longer than usual as he thought. He couldn't help but think of Ninetails...and Absol...and their pups... alone with no trainers to give them the love they needed and deserved.
Realizing... how indeed dangerous this all was and how... real it could be of not making it out alive.
No one had...seeing that no one had any idea that Team Rocket had a head quarters in this part of the world.

He swallowed before looking at Roxas, sighing softly.
"You know Roxas... I know that...we're friends...and... maybe something more..." He admitted softly before blushing a bit. "But...this is really dangerous, for all of us. I....I can't help but think... you and Sora...should...just stay here. Why waste... young and amazing people to something horrible. I know you want to help but..." He swallowed and looked away.


Ven growled more, about to stomp over there and push the kids away like the big bully he was when his eyes widened as he was pulled back. Thankfully, due to his large feet, he didn't fall over so easily.
"Waa!" He cried as he caught himself and was grabbed outside into the cooler night breeze.

His blue eyes looked up at Terra's, his lips parting a bit when he heard the other, a small smile raising.
He still couldn't understand why Terra was still giving him a second chance...after all this and what he put Terra through. The lies and...broken heart and...
He blinked when something shined on his chest, not his pendant but a gem.

"And this is a---" The silvertte started as he pointed to a rock before he stopped, slowly looking over at one of the identical blonde. His eyes were more on the gem that was around his neck. "My, is that a Sandgem?"
"Huh...? OH!" Ven looked down, clasping his fingers around it. "Y-yea..."
"What a rare and fine specimen! I have yet been able to get one of those beauties in my collection no matter how much I dig and search. You're very lucky to have something so precious at a young age."

He smiled more before reaching out and taking Terra's hand and squeezing it. "Ok..."


Riku rose an eyebrow as he continued to walk towards the bed, one hand rubbing the towel into his hair messily. "Oh...there was a sign in the bathroom that they do free laundry and they're separated by room number. Then you can pick them up before you leave down in the lobby or call room service to bring them to you when they're done. I figured having some real clean clothes would be a nice change."

He stopped, only a few feet from Sora and tilted his head some. "You ok, Sora?"

[Reno]

Roxas tilted his head up as Axel began to speak again, but as his words registered the blue eyes widened and he sat up. "No." He growled fiercely. "Damn it Axel no! I'm not staying behind. And neither is Sora!" He looked away. "Even if... it wasn't for you, or Riku or Terra... We'd still do it for Ven."

He sighed softly. "Too many people we care about..." He glanced back. "That I care about are in danger. But just because it's dangerous and I'm scared doesn't mean I'm going to back out." He looked away. "Besides what does my talent matter... compared to friends?"


Terra smiled back, fingers wrapping around the blonde's smaller ones. "Perfect~" He tugged the other some, having the other follow after him as they searched the town for somewhere nice to eat. It couldn't be too expensive, he didn't have the money for that one restaurant they had seen and seafood was out. No buffets... not romantic enough...

It took them some searching but finally he found something. It was a quaint looking restaurant, the title done in neat script: Luce Di Sol. Light of Sun...

He glanced at his own little sunlight, smiling at the one who had hair like sun rays and eyes like the sky. Great he was definitely feeling romantic. "How about here?"


Sora was hearing him but not really listening, wishing on the other hand he hadn't spoken at all. Because now he got to remember how sexy Riku's voice sounded, how it was just filled with... this sultry... seductive tone. He had to clench his legs hard, wincing as it hurt the growing member. Shit, shit, shit!

He took a deep breath as Riku came closer, letting it out shakily. "Uh.... y-yeah..." He blushed more. "I uh... maybe I WILL take that shower..." He had to get away. But if he stood up...

Damn it why couldn't Riku be blind?!

[Rikugurl]

Axel sighed and looked away as he heard the growl and angry voice of the blonde. He was waiting for that.
When Roxas was done though, he looked over at the blonde who was looking away. A small smile appeared on his face before his long limbs slowly reached out and wrapped around Roxas, bringing him closer into a warm hug.
"I know we'll make it Roxas....we have to."


Ven smiled softly as they walked around, letting Terra guide him as his large shoes moved through the grass and dirt road. For being a blooming city, there were some quaint and village like features to it.

His blue eyes looked up at the name of the restaurant, trying to pronounce it in his head... but gave up as the question was asked. He looked up and smiled, giving a nod. "Yea! Looks good!" He gave a thumbs up before they slowly walked within.
He wondered what the hell this place was called in English.


Riku frowned a bit in concern as he watched Sora's display, seeing how tense he was. Well... this was going to be the last place they would be able to stop town wise... but shouldn't Sora still try to relax? "Are you sure... you're alright?" He asked again but got another shaky answer and nodded before continuing to dry his hair and walking around the bed.

"You kno---" He started before blinking, hearing a door close. He looked back, his eyes wide and he noted that Sora was up and out of bed...and in the bathroom already.
"Huh...." He shrugged before putting the wet towel on a lamp arm to dry before lifting the covers on the other side of the bed, getting in.

[Reno]

Roxas shut his eyes as he was brought into the hug, slowly wrapping his own arms around the other. "Yeah... we will." He said, trying to gather as much confidence as he could muster behind those words.

And maybe it was just Axel holding him, or his words, but for some reason he did feel safer... and stronger. Like he could take on the world... or at least Team Rocket.

"When we get back... we'll need to think up names for the pups." Roxas murmured with a smile.


The inside of the restaurant was something to see. The rooftop was like a large dome, the ceiling lights hanging from it. Between the lights were stained glass windows with various pictures on them. Each table had green terrycloth over it, nicely wrapped utensils with a cloth napkin and a lit candle in the middle of the table. It was perfect.

After telling the attendant that it was just them the two were led into the building and given a table and their menus. Not even much later their waitress came.

"Hello I'm Runa, what can I get you two to drink this evening?" The pretty blonde woman said, a smile on her face. After getting their orders - both soda which made Ven happy - she nodded and left them so they could look for food.

Terra chuckled, seeing Ven looking over the menu like a man starved. It was... strange how different he was compared to Venita. Especially now since he could finally order a HUGE plate of food without it seeming inappropriate. "So what are you going to get?"


Sora's cheeks darkened as Riku asked again nodding rapidly and mumbling. "Yeah yeah, just dandy..." He watched the silverette like a hawk though. The minute Riku's back was to him he was zipping out of the bed and into the bathroom, sighing in relief as he was boxed into the little room. Oh thank god... that could of been a disaster

He ran over to the shower turning it on quickly and, at the same time, tearing off his clothes, leaving them in a pile on the floor before he jumped in, slapping his hand over his mouth to muffle his scream at the cold streaming down his back. Thankfully though it did it's job, making him lose his arousal almost instantly. He quickly turned the dial to hot and cowered in the corner of the shower until he could see steam, and like Riku went about cleaning off all the dirt and grit he could.

Once he was out of the shower he felt refreshed and happy once more grabbing a towel and started to dry himself off. Like Riku had, he noticed the laundry notice and paused, looking down at his clothes. He hadn't had them cleaned since Honeytail accidentally sprayed him...

And he had given Ven most of his spare clothes too. All he had was boxers. That meant he'd have to be naked... in front of Riku. He hesitated, lowering the towel and looking at himself in the mirror. "What are you afraid of?" He asked himself. Sure he wasn't hot, or even well muscled but his body was nothing to be ashamed off. He had a nice tan, his ribs didn't show too much...

He steeled his courage, wrapping the towel around his waist and throwing the clothes down the chute. He walked out of the room... only to find Riku in bed. He smiled in relief before he went about the room to his things, grabbing his spare boxers. On top of that he collected his socks he had thrown haphazardly onto the floor and the towel Riku had been using for his hair and headed back to the bathroom. When he next came from there, he was clad only in his boxers - blue with silver crowns - and he traveled to the farside of the room where the window was.

He closed the drapes tightly, making sure no light would escape through them and possibly hurt his friend before he climbed onto his side of the bed and turned off the light, shrouding them in darkness. "Night Ri~" He said softly.

[Rikugurl]

Axel smiled as he heard the other and nodded before pulling away. "You know...I heard that breeding two different types could make them have special abilities that aren't normal. Like...maybe the pup Absol will know fire type moves or maybe one of the Vulpix would be able to detect a disaster."

He slowly looked back at the blonde with a fond smile. "I can't wait to watch them grow up. It's going to be so much fun...and a real honor!" His gaze seemed to be far off, thinking about the future but his smile faded softly. "I bet Moltres won't believe her eyes when she sees them..."


When Ven sat down across the table from Terra, he could remember that night like it had only been yesterday. Seeing that glow in his eyes... being so love struck. Terra didn't look like that anymore... but he... was just himself.
Best part was...HE DIDN'T HAVE TO ACT LIKE A LADY! And there was no dress to get in the way anymore either.

Though, in the back of his head, he was wondering what had happened to that Skitty...

He shook his head from the thought though as a very pretty woman came to their table. Man...she was a hottie...a real babe with class to her! Absolutely gorgeous but... where was that fire in his gut that he use to feel when he saw chicks like this...?
He had...NO INTEREST!?

He blinked when he noticed that her and Terra were looking at him oddly. SHIT, was he staring!?
"Uhhh.....Coke?" He answered, not even know that 'What would you like to drink' being the question. She wrote it down before saying that she'd be back and away she went.
Man...her ass didn't even make him want to squeeze it. What was wrong with him!?

He slowly looked away and started to look through his menu, though nothing caught his eye as his mind continued to wonder... but that was when Terra asked a question and he was drawn back in, a faint blush on his cheek as he looked over at the man who was speaking to him. "Oh... I don't know really..."


The silverette shifted as the other came into bed, feeling the bed dip from the added weight. He smiled as he heard the other cuddling up to the blanket as well. "Night, Sora..." He said softly before he closed his eyes, hearing the light turn off.

[Reno]

Roxas chuckled at the idea of little Absol using ember, or one of the vulpixes running around the area, trying to warn away people. That would be a sight to see... and even better yet they had a shiny one too - therefore no one was the same. They were all just... unique.

But when he heard Axel mention Moltres his enthusiasm dropped some. "Axel..." He looked up, towards the redhead. "I know this is something you're not particularly going to WANT to hear but... out of all the Pokemon that got stolen I actually think Moltres is the safest." He got a curious look and elaborated. "Well Team Rocket can catch another Houndoom or Froslass anytime they wanted to, but a legendary is a one-and-only. They'll probably hurt her... or keep her in some sort of containment center to prevent her from escaping but they aren't going to kill her, or injure her devastatingly." But that also meant... she'd be the hardest one to rescue.


Terra raised an eyebrow at the other's distracted answer, confused for a moment. Wasn't this what Ven had been waiting for - a real date? Why was he acting so strangely now?

"What's on your mind?" He detected quickly the way the other started to look away from him as if to avoid answering and sighed. How had he already gotten so used to the other that he could even read his body language? Damn it, though he wasn't showing it as openly as he had when Ven had been a 'woman' (maybe because showing emotion to a female had always come so easily to him, his mother being the prime example) even still he...

"Be honest." He chastised lightly.


"If I kick you, sorry." Sora said in the darkness as he settled down for the night. "My brothers always said I had big feet~"

[Rikugurl]

When Axel heard his name, he looked up slightly then rose an eyebrow curiously as he heard Roxas's words. He slowly looked away though when he heard... about Moltres being hurt...tortured.. kept alone and out of the sun.
Water built in his eyes...

He remembered his aunt telling him something that had always hurt.
"If a pokemon is suffering too much, and there is nothing we can do to help them anymore, it is best they are laid down to rest."
What if...Moltres....


When Ven heard the next question, his dark blue eyes looked back down at the menu, once again not really looking for something to eat.
"Be honest."
He sighed and closed his eyes before opening them again and looked up through his blonde hair.

"Well..." He stared softly before biting the inside of his lip, "Ever since we... starting dating...even as....Venita..." He paused, trying to get his thoughts straight but he only laughed in defeat as his fingers ran through his untamed spikes. "This sounds really lame and mushy..."

His blue eyes looked up when Terra started to speak again and sighed, looking away.
He wanted to know...
"Well... I haven't felt any feeling for anyone else...except....you. I-I mean... hot chicks don't even...do anything for me anymore and.... it's just...weird.... but just your voice...makes me happy."


There was a chuckle in the silence before an answer. "Alright, I'll watch out~"

[Reno]

Roxas frowned and placed a hand on the other's shoulder. "Axel... she's gonna be okay, don't worry. Remember she can heal herself with her flames if she needs to." Of course that was only a myth...

He reached up, placing his hand on the other's cheek and had him turn to look at him, smiling some. "It won't be much longer until we have her again... and everything will be okay, you hear?"


Terra tilted his head, watching the other contemplating his words, seeing how rosy the cheeks were becoming. Ven certainly hadn't been lying when he said all his blushes had been the real thing. What in the world could it possibly be?

At the others admittance he chuckled. Lame and mushy? Did Ven think just because of that he wouldn't want to know what he was thinking? "So? Come on, I promise I won't tease you or anything."

At the answer though his eyes widened some and he couldn't help but smile, feeling flattered and incredibly joyful. A playful light danced in his eyes. "Just my voice eh?" He asked, idly reaching for the candle and moving it from the center of the table to the edge before leaning over the table. "So tell me what this makes you feel~" He reached over, widening his strong fingers behind the blonde's head and tugged him forward, his lips easily finding the other's, moving against his, gently but firmly.