ITT: We are all Pokémon Trainers

- Smiles -

... Thanks. It feels nice to know that I even outside of Pokémon battles can be useful to the group.

- As Wolf-in-Anom and I step away from the others for a moment, I think about what I said -

... I did say that, didn't I?

- Placing a hand on Wolf-in-Anom's cheek -

... Yes. I do love you, Wolf.

- Pauses -

... I'd kiss you, but I think Anom would feel awkward about it if I did that... Once you're back in your own body, I'll get back to you on that one.

- Smiles, and goes back to hugging Wolf-in-Anom tightly -

I'll have to leave soon, to get some lunch. See you later.

-Looks at Luke-

Yeah, that's what kind of annoys me about the whole thing.

-Turns to the others-

Well?

Yeah. We've been through much worse then this.

Gotta go. Supper's soon, and I'm going to Fiddler on the Roof again tonight. Don't forget to vote on this. Your input is greatly appreciated.

... So... We don't even get to see Wolf's reaction to DS confessing her love for him?

I'll be right back, as I'm going to lunch.

Hmm.

edited 30th Apr '11 1:46:26 PM by rmctagg09

DS, for the record, it would've been pretty quiet if I was still here too. Just a lot of stupid grinning, really.

And I'm back.

-Has decided to pull himself out of the cuddlepile-

So what now?

So it turns out that I'm not leaving just yet.

-Watches DS walk back to the group, too stunned to speak. Then, a big smile crosses Anom's face, and I follow her to the others.-

- As Wolf-in-Anom and I return to the others, I look over at Tagg -

Hmm... I don't know what we should do next. Obviously, we have to find out where the Pinchers have taken the Manaphy, but that may be easier said than done... Maybe we should try to find the remaining legendary Pokémon we need to find?

Mira: (removes Artemis' pokeball from my belt while I'm not looking and whispers into it) <Artemis? Can you hear me? I have great news for you regarding... you know who...>

Entei: <ENTEI IS WAITING TO SEE WHAT YOU WANTED TO MEET AT THE DANGEROUS CLIFF FOR!!!>

That's true. Raikou and Suicune are waiting for us too.

-Looks at DS and Entei-

Yeah, let's get to that ASAP. Oh, and DS?

... Uh, yes? What is it, Tagg?

Mira: (whispering into Artemis' pokeball) <Yes... That is correct.>

- Mira pauses for a moment, not getting a response from Artemis -

Mira: <... Artemis? Can you still hear me?>

- Artemis suddenly bursts out of her pokeball, and begins happily dancing around in a circle around Mira -

Mira: (completely deadpan) <... I had a feeling that you would be happy to hear that.>

Artemis: (happily jumping around) <Yes! Yes! Come on, dance with me, Mira!>

Mira: <... No thanks. Maybe some other time.>

Thanks for trying to help.

-whispers to Artemis- You're next, y'know.

- Smiles -

No problem, Tagg. That's what friends are for, right?

Artemis: (not really paying attention to Wolf, still jumping around excitedly)

Mira: <... Is this sort of behaviour normal?>

- I notice Artemis jumping around -

... How did she get out of her pokeball, and why is she...?

Mira: (looking over at me) <Master DS, please make her stop. She is making me dizzy.>

- Giggles a little -

Oh, I see. You told her about...

Mira: <Yes. I did. Can you please make her stop now?>

I don't know, she's kind of cute when she'll excited like that, don't you think?

Mira: (sweatdrops)

Right, well I have to go and get some sleep now. Feel free to use Raikou, Entei and Suicune while I'm not here. See ya'.

Night Luke.

-Smiles back-

Yeah.

-Starts feeling really uncomfortable-

Being this open feels really weird.

- Looks back over at Tagg, Artemis still continues dancing around Mira -

Well, yeah... I guess I too felt a bit strange when I first revealed my insecurities to the group after I had been keeping my true self hidden for over two years as a Pokémon trainer.

- Pauses -

Hey, I know I did the right thing for the sake of the group and my sanity by telling everyone the truth... But, I hope you guys don't feel that you can't trust me with a secret ever again, do you? I can keep a secret, really. It's just that since it was affecting the whole group, I...

- Artemis is still dancing around in circles around Mira -

Mira: (waving at me) <Master DS? Remember me?>

-Puts a hand on her shoulder-

Well of course not DS, I still trust you, and I'm certain the others do too.

- Smiles -

Thanks, Tagg.

- Hugs Tagg -

I'm still a little worried how Anom will react when he finds out I told you guys without asking him first, but I guess he will just be relieved to know that you guys don't hate him for having to keep this secret from everyone. He seems to have had a lot to worry about lately...

- Artemis is still jumping around in circles around Mira -

Mira: (still waving at me) <... Hello?>

-Loses his composure for a moment before hugging back-

Yeah, I have to wonder what his reaction will be.

Yeah...

- Mira has picked up Artemis' pokeball, while Artemis is still jumping around -

Mira: (quietly to herself, while examining the pokeball) <How do I put her back into this thing...?>

Shouldn't we do something about those two?

-Points to Mira and Artemis-