Re: The Pokemon of the Lake
((IT BURNS MY EYES @.@))
The Latias sat, watching Joy slowly spread various ointments on the fainted Dragonite. Shimmer was nestled nearby, resting and being healed by Grace. She was supposed to be resting to help the healing, but she kept one eye open in case the Dragonite woke up and attacked.
Shimmer twitched as the Dragonite made a sound.
"Relax, he's only snoring," Joy soothed her. "Fast asleep."
"Do you think he'll cooperate once he wakes up?"
"I don't know," the Latias spoke up. "Most from around these places around the lake keep to themselves. They dislike others."
"He had better not attack us," Mist grumbled. "He'll get another beating."
"I don't know about that," Shimmer said. "Fighting him was difficult. I'm not sure these scars will ever heal."
His eyes narrowed. "I could take a Dragonite on any day."
"And lose. You fainted in one hit."
"That was unfair. I
tried talking to him. He's just arrogant."
"Then you should be the best of friends," said Grace. "Like twins. Mental telepathy."
Mist blushed, but didn't say any more.
There was a burst of electricity a ways away, nearer the edge of the forest.
"Looks like there are more wild Pokemon here," sighed Joy.
"Or more people," said the Latias. "They often come here looking for the lake Pokemon." She said this with a grimace on her face.
"Did you live here?" Joy asked in surprise.
"Of course I did."
"If you're so strong, then how did you get those horrible wounds?"
"I'm young. Like I said, most here are loners. My parents separated soon after mating. Most mothers abandon their young after birth. I was no different. I crossed onto an angry Celebi's territory. I had never learned about territory. She was unmerciful."
There was a long silence.
"So the Dragonite doesn't just have a bad attitude," sighed Grace. "All the Pokemon here are like that."
"Almost all," added Joy, looking at the Latias.
Her furry ears flicked in humor, but she said no more, as she drifted into sleep.