Part 2 

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(Wow, that's Jubilife City!?  It's huge!) Scarlett exclaimed as she, Zeke, and Julia stood at the top of a hill that overlooked the industrious city.

"Get used to it Scarlett, some of the cities we pass through will be small like Sandgem Town, while others will be industrious and as big as Jubilife," Zeke explained to both of his Pokemon, although he still hadn't wanted to risk sending Bryna out.

Julia just floated silently next to him, a bit intimidated by the large, populated city.  Zeke, seeing her reluctance, put a comforting hand on her shoulder.  "Julia, if you want to go back into your Pokeba-."

She cut him off, looking over at him, (no Zeke, I'm fine, I'm just a little nervous is all.)

Zeke nodded, "alright if your sure, don't forget too...," in a flash of light Julia stood in her human appearance, with clothes on as well this time.  "Alright then," Zeke finished sort of lamely.  "C'mon girls, and don't get separated, but if you do, remember to meet at the Pokemon Center."

With those words, the group of three headed down the path to Jubilife, Zeke in the middle, with Scarlett on top of his head and Julia having both of her arms wrapped around his right, her chin resting on his shoulder, still a bit intimidated.

-- --

Entering the outskirts of the city, Zeke and his gang stared at all the different sized building with a sense of awe.  There was nothing like this back from where they were from.  Julia had dislocated herself from her death grip on Zeke's arm, so she could walk next to him and view all the scenery with freedom, Scarlett doing the same thing from on top of his head.

As they walked through town Zeke began to realize that they were attracting stares, but they all seemed to be guys.  Placing himself in their position though he realized they weren't staring at him, but at the girl next to him.  Looking over at the Latias he saw the stares had not gone unnoticed by her.  She had her hands folded, lying just above her thighs, and a look of discomfort on her face as she stared at the ground.

Doing the first thing that came to his mind, Zeke reached his arm out and laid  it on her far shoulder, bringing her closer to himself.  The Latias lifted her head up to give him a small, thankful smile, which Zeke returned in the form of a large grin.

Looking back to the path Zeke noticed that many of the stares had stopped when he had done that.  Realizing the true intents of the guys, ‘what is with all the pervs I've been running into today?'

The Latias interrupted his thoughts, (um, Zeke?  I have a question.)

Changing his attention to her, "Yeah Julia, what do you got?"

Julia started rubbing her fingers together, nervous about how Zeke would answer, (Have you ever found anyone, well, attractive?)  Zeke felt Scarlett tense at Julia's question.

Zeke wondered where she was going with this, but thought up an answer anyway, "well I never really looked for anyone back at home, I was too busy running a home and with my job, and now I'm a trainer so unless I run into someone, I don't really see any relationships for me.  Besides, I'm fine just being with you girls anyway."

Julia looked at the ground, a small sigh escaping her lips, (No Zeke, I meant is there anyone you think looks attractive?)

"Well," Zeke took another moment to think, "No I don't think I do.  Like I said before, you girls are all I really need."

Julia just looked down, a little disappointed that she didn't get the answer she wanted, unaware of the true meaning behind Zeke's answer.  Zeke had a look of concern for the Lati girl but he just brushed it off as nothing, but kept her close to him with his arm draped over her shoulder.

-- --

"Well girls, we're finally here," Zeke stated as the three of them stood outside the Jubilife Pokecenter.  Walking down an alley behind of him first he returned the two Pokemon to their Pokeballs.  It would be weird if someone saw him returning Julia to her Pokeball.  Entering back onto the main street, he crossed and entered the Pokemon Center, knowing enough about them to know what he needed to do.

He walked up to the front desk, prepared to see one of the Nurse Joy relatives attending the counter.  Seeing him approach she greeted him with the usual, "Welcome to Jubilife's Pokecenter, how may I help you?"

"Can I get a single room and a healing cycle for my Pokemon?" Zeke said, already prepared to answer.

"Sure thing, I just need to see your Pokedex for a minute."  Zeke pulled the little red rectangular device from his pant's pocket and handed it to the nurse.  She connected it to a nearby computer and started typing random buttons.

"Wait, you're Zeke?" she asked, her attention back on him as she pulled up his license.

Zeke gave her a puzzled look, "Yeah, why?  Is there a problem?"

She shook her head, "No, but there's a call for you on the line."

Zeke was a bit surprised by that, who would be calling him; he just left Sandgem Town a day ago.

"Anyway," the Nurse Joy continued, "everything seems to check out ok," she grabbed his three Pokeballs he had set on the counter and handed him back his Pokedex.  "Just let me run these through a cycle and why don't you take that call for you."

Zeke nodded, seemed like a good idea.  The Nurse Joy disappeared into the back room through a door behind the counter.  Zeke headed over to the row of video phones, taking his seat at one.  Opening up his account, he saw he had one waiting phone call.  When he took the phone off the hook and dialed the number, he was surprised to see the elderly face of professor Rowan.

"Ah Zeke, good to see you," the professor greeted him as the other line appeared.

"Um, hi professor, what do you need?" Zeke asked, confused as to why he'd be calling.

"There's an update to your Pokedex I forgot to give to you before you left." the professor answered, but something sounded odd about the way he said it.

Zeke thought nothing of it, "Oh, alright professor," Zeke said, connecting his Pokedex to the PC.

"Alright, just let me start the upload and... there we go.  The update will take a few minutes to download.  While we're waiting though, have you caught any other Pokemon Zeke?"

Zeke rubbed the back of his head as he remembered the newest member to his team, and now that he thought about it, he never did tell the professor about Julia.  "Actually professor, I have two.  I caught a Buizel and a Latias; of course they joined of their own choice really."

Zeke was surprised to see the professor's eyes widen a bit when he told him of his other two team members, they rarely did that.  He must have caught the professor more off guard than he expected.  He asked, "Well how did you manage to do that?"

So Zeke retold the story of how he'd run into Julia and Bryna.  When he finished the professor sighed.  "Well those are some sad tales indeed, it's sad to hear about the disrespect Pokemon still receive these days.  Make sure you take care of those two Zeke, you're probably just the person they needed to meet, they sure are lucky."

Zeke smiled to himself, "Yeah, the two of them are really great.  They're great and welcomed additions to the team.  I already feel like they're family, so don't worry about it."

The professor had a small smile on his face, "good to hear Zeke."  A beeping noise could be heard on professor Rowan's side of the line, "well Zeke, looks like the updates done.  Why don't you check it out?"

Zeke did as he was told.  He grabbed the Pokedex and flipped it open, checking out the new update to it.  When he saw what had been updated though, he nearly dropped the Pokedex and fainted right there.  Looking back at the professor, he saw a proud smile on his face.  Well that explained what was weird about it before.

"Professor, you gave me a master's license!" Zeke said, still in a bit of shock.

A master's license wasn't all that different from a normal license.  Only you could have an unlimited amount of Pokemon on one's team instead of the usual limited number.  A master's license holder was also a lot more trusted and respected by authorities and other individuals because of so.  There only two ways to receive a master's license: become a Pokemon Champion or be deemed worthy to receive one by a Pokemon professor.  It was obvious which reason got him the license.

The professor explained, "Zeke, you worked as an assistant of mine for the past two years.  You helped me gain undisputed knowledge on Pokemon because of your special ability.  And besides, you've shown me on multiple occasions your love and respect for Pokemon.  Just think of this as a gift for all the things you helped me with."  A second voice could be heard on the other end, "Well boy, I have to get back to my work.  See you some other time."

"Yeah, see ya professor, thanks again for this, I don't know how to repay you."

"Don't mention it Zeke, well good luck," the professor dismissed as his screen went black.

Zeke turned off his own PC and returned to the front desk.  He wasn't surprised to see the Nurse Joy back with his Pokemon.  He took the three Pokeballs from the nurse and grabbed a key to one of the rooms as well.

-- --

"Alright girls, come on out," Zeke called once he was in the room he was staying in for the night.  An orange blur headed his way almost immediately, hitting his midsection and sending him flying.  Luckily he landed on the bed behind him.

Getting his bearings back, Zeke stared at the bandaged Buizel currently surgically attached to his chest in a hug.  Happy to see Bryna as well he just returned it, noticing the humored faces of his Latias and Quilava who soon also joined the little group hug.

Zeke, now surrounded by his team of girls just shared the warmth before a thought passed through his mind.  Sitting up, which was hard to do when you had three Pokemon on top of you, he brought it up.  "Hey girls, listen, there's something I need to do.  I just remembered, I need to go to a Pokemart and get some supplies for our newest member," he said while looking at Bryna, who was currently sitting in his lap.

(So you want us to guard fort while you're gone then, right?) Scarlett asked.

Zeke nodded, "Yep, thanks Scarlett."

Scarlett did her best impression of waving him off, (don't mention it Zeke, you and Bryna have fun shopping.)

(What?) Bryna asked now that she had come into the conversation.

Zeke explained, "Well Bryna, it wouldn't make much sense to shop for you without you being there now would it?"

Bryna blushed at the concept of being with Zeke alone for the next couple of hours.  (Okay,) she said, signaling that she understood.

"Alright then, Scarlett and Julia, do what ever you want, just don't get into too much trouble okay."  The two just nodded so Zeke managed to get himself out of the pile of Pokemon, but got down in front of Bryna first before leaving.  "Well Bryna, before we leave, let's check that cut of yours," Zeke said as he began untying the bandage wrapped around her midsection.

The two Pokemon watched with interest as Zeke started removing the bandages, wondering what the damage had been.  Scarlett had already been told, and Zeke allowed Julia to read his mind as to get caught up, but she still wasn't comfortable with it, even if she did have permission.

Once Zeke removed the bandages he checked her chest area for any damage, rubbing his hand tenderly through her fur.  He was surprised at how well the nurse had healed the wound, the cut was barely visible, only a slight mark was left, and it'd be gone in probably just a day.

Deeming that she was fine, Zeke got back up, he'd never taken his pack off so he didn't have to worry about that.  "Come on Bryna, let's go," Zeke said to her as he opened the room door.  Bryna walked out into the hallway, turned around, and waited for her trainer.

Zeke walked halfway out before turning around and reminding once again, "and remember you two, behave yourselves."  Getting two nods he exited the room, closed the door, and then grabbed the Buizel from under her arms.  He lifted her up and placed her up on his shoulders like a piggy back ride, walking off to find a Pokemart.

-- Several Hours Later-

The door to the Pokecenter room opened, Scarlett and Julia stopped what they doing, and saw Zeke was entering with a bag in each hand.  Bryna followed him with a smaller bag in her small paws.

(So what did you get Zeke?) Scarlett asked.

Zeke placed the two bags on the bed, soon to be joined with his backpack and his swords.  Reaching into the bag he started placing items into the pack, answering, "nothing much Scarlett, just a few things like I did before.  I also restocked on some medical stuff and found a new Pokemon food I'd like you girls to try.  It's actually Bryna's bag that will probably interest you."

Scarlett and Julia looked over at Bryna; the Buizel just reached into the small plastic bag and pulled out a rectangular black case.  (What's in it?) Julia asked in curiosity as the two were unable to see the contents.

Bryna just smiled, (Poffins,) she answered.

(What's a Poffin?) Julia and Scarlett asked simultaneously.

"Well, according to Bryna, they're like candy made for Pokemon, why don't you two both try one?" Zeke explained.

Interested, the two both picked a Poffin from the case which Bryna opened and stuck it in their mouths.  They both chewed for a bit until their eyes went wide with surprise as they both tasted the treat.  Zeke and Bryna just stood there smiling, Bryna already having shown Zeke the effects of a Poffin.

Bryna gave the case to Zeke and put it in the pack along with the other items.  "Okay, before we go to bed, there's one more thing we need to do; baths."

Scarlett sighed, (oh, but Zeekkkee,) she pouted.

Zeke rolled his eyes, "Scarlett, how else are you going to get clean?"

Scarlett just looked away, unable to think of an answer.  Zeke just smiled and grabbed the bathroom supplies and his swimsuit from his backpack, then crossed the room into the bathroom.  The door was closed and a second later Zeke could be heard placing down the bathroom supplies.

The two other girls just looked at Scarlett funny. (So then you don't like baths?) Julia asked.

Scarlett shook her head in amusement, (nah, I love ‘em.  It's just something Zeke and I do because of my element.  While most fire types dislike the water, most of them still have to use it for things like bathing and drinking, even if they don't enjoy it.  But my parents taught me to love the water at a young age.  Besides, a one on one with a half naked Zeke in the shower while he scrubs your fur, tell me how that's a bad thing?)

Julia and Bryna lightly blushed as Scarlett pointed that out to them.  Julia asked though, (Wait, only half naked, what do you mean by that?)

Scarlett sighed and explained, (As dense as Zeke is, he's not that dense.  Even he's not going to wave his ‘equipment' around while he's bathing you.  That's why he brought his swimsuit in with him; sometimes it makes me wish I were a Luxray.)

Zeke chose that moment to interrupt their conversation by entering the room again, this time though he was only wearing his swimsuit.  "Alright Bryna, your turn first," Zeke announced, at the same time he motioned the Buizel over.

Bryna hesitated a moment before following Zeke back into the bathroom.  Zeke motioned for her to enter the tub, and she did so, standing in the empty space.  She watched Zeke shuffle a minute though the supplies until he found what he was looking for, a special shampoo for water types that they'd bought earlier at the market.  It was made especially for Pokemon like herself to penetrate her thick waterproof fur.  Zeke had also gotten special soaps for both Scarlett and Julia before they'd left.

Zeke turned on the bath, testing the water before he turned on the shower.  Bryna braced herself as the wave of warm water washed over her, Zeke dropping down to his knees behind her.  "Well Bryna, let's get you washed up."

He began by rubbing her fur, making sure it was fully damp before squirting a bit of the shampoo into his palm and placing the bottle on a stand connected to the wall.  Making sure she was out of the spray before he then began rubbing it into her fur, working his way down. 

Scrubbing with her back to him, Bryna was thankful Zeke was unable to see her face as she let out an inaudible sign from the comfort she was getting from the ‘message'.  She almost let out a moan, but stopped herself as Zeke rubbed the fur covering her small bust.

Getting down to her lower body, Zeke made sure to be careful with her lower regions, having made the mistake of running over Scarlett's clit while giving her a bath as a Cyndaquil.  Scarlett was so surprised that if they hadn't been in the shower, she probably would have burnt his entire arm off.  Needless to say he was just as embarrassed, avoiding a repeat of that situation at all costs.  He remembered as Scarlett had held it against him for weeks.

Her tails were a bit interesting as he started at the top and worked to the ends.  Bryna couldn't stop herself though and accidentally started spinning her tails randomly from the comfort, some of the suds hitting Zeke in the face.  But Zeke just washed it off and laughed a bit to himself, remembering how sensitive tails are to some Pokemon.

Finishing up her feet, Zeke moved Bryna back under the water spray, rubbing the soap out of her heavy fur.  Zeke turned off the shower and got out, Bryna following him quite shortly.  Once out, Bryna jumped up and wrapped her arms around Zeke neck, her still wet body pressed against his.  Zeke surprised by the sudden affection asked, "Bryna, what's this for?"

She just answered, (For making this the best day I've had in a long time.)

Remembering the Buizel's recent past, Zeke just returned the hug, slightly blushing as he felt her small, wet bust press up against his bare chest.  "Well Bryna, I'd love to stay like this, but I still have two Pokemon to bathe."

Bryna dropped down from her position, disappointed from the loss of contact, but understanding the reasons, (Alright Zeke, I'll tell Julia it's her turn.)

Zeke nodded, rubbing her head before remembering she was still wet, "Um Bryna, you're still-"

Bryna interrupted him by shaking herself dry, her waterproof fur easily getting rid of the excess water in only a few seconds.  "Alright then," Zeke finished sort of slowly, he just shrugged and went back to the pile of bathroom supplies, preparing for Julia's turn.

Bryna left the bathroom; Zeke could hear conversation in the other room before he heard someone else behind him.  (Um... Zeke?)  Turning around he saw the red Eon dragon.

"Well in you go Julia," he ushered her into the tub, a shampoo made for her soft, feathery down held in his hands.

Fitting the two of them into the tub was a bit difficult since Julia was only a bit shorter than himself but he eventually managed to do it.  Only unlike Bryna, Julia was facing Zeke, her face in close proximity to his because of the tight space.  Zeke turned back on the shower before he began once again.

He guided Julia down to the bottom of the tub.  Sitting with his back against the wall, he placed her head up against his chest and made sure her feathers were wet before he got started.  He got some of the soap and reached over Julia's head to reach her wings and tail.  Unseen to him, Julia's entire face was flushed red as her face was pressed into his chest as he reached down and over.

Finishing up her back, he let her up from the ground and had her vertically floating in front of him.  With her chest at his eye level he started scrubbing her underside, making it up to her neck.  Pulling her down now to eye level, he started scrubbing her neck.  He almost laughed as he heard her coo happily and closed her eyes, moving her long neck into his hand, enjoying the neck rub he was currently giving her.

Finally getting to her head, he scrubbed the red and white feathers around her face.  Finishing up with her ears, he almost stopped when he saw her eyes roll into the back of her head.  He just shook his head in quiet laughter as he heard her utter something between a coo and a moan, realizing what she found so great.  Scarlett did the same thing whenever he scrubbed her ears.

Believing her to be clean he moved the foam covered Latias under the water spray, helping to get rid of the soap by rubbing certain areas of her body.  Since her species loved the water just as much as any water Pokemon Julia enjoyed the warm rush, lightly blushing from time to time whenever Zeke touched a more sensitive part of her body in his work.

Finished, Zeke turned off the shower and got him and the Eon Pokemon out.  About to dry her with a towel, he stopped as he saw her eyes glow blue, a second later the water coat she had on her glowed as well.  Individual water droplets floated into the air and collected in front of her.  Eventually Julia was finely dried, a small water orb floating in front of her before she dropped it into the sink.

When she was done she shook herself, loosening the feathers among her body.  Once she was done, she just floated there in front of Zeke, her eyes shining with joy and a big smile on her face.  Zeke rubbed the top of her head as she rose up until they were eye level.  "Julia, I'm done with you, can you go get Scarlett for me?"

Julia seemed a bit disappointed that Zeke wanted her to leave, letting out a sad coo, but understood and disappeared behind the bathroom door.  Not a moment later the shiny Quilava entered, staring up at Zeke, (Well let's get this over with.)

Zeke shook his head, knowing the sarcasm in Scarlett's voice.  "C'mon Scarlett, let's do this," he commented, grabbing the shampoo made for her slick, fireproof fur.  Scarlett jumped into the tub, Zeke close behind as he turned on the shower for a third time that night.

Repeating the processes once again Zeke began washing her.  Zeke was down on his knees with Scarlett facing him as he scrubbed her underside.  Scarlett leaned into the rub, remembering her first experience of a bath with Zeke. 

It had been back when she had been a Cyndaquil, when she was just starting to have feelings for Zeke.  While he'd been bathing her underside inattentively, he'd accidently ran his finger over her opening, needless to say she'd been a bit startled.  What Zeke didn't know was that ever since that event she had tried to make that happen again.  She was still unsuccessful to this day, but she always remembered how good it had felt, even if she hadn't expected it.

Zeke now moved to her back, making sure to take extra care as he ran over her sensitive hot spots, although it still made her flinch.  Working up to her head, he spent a little extra time on her ears, knowing how much she loved it.  Scarlett was in bliss as Zeke did so, trying to get as much out of the rub as she could.

Finishing up with her nose he put her under the spray, but continued his scrubbing to get rid of the soap faster.  Finishing up with her, he turned off the shower and got the two of them out.  Placing Scarlett on the ground, he put a little distance between himself and her.  Scarlett closed her eyes in concentration, her entire body basically turned red hot as the hot spots ignited as well, the water in her fur evaporating into steam.

Now that all the Pokemon were finished, Zeke ushered the little Quilava out of the bathroom and got ready to take his own shower.  ‘Well this is going to be a big hassle once I get more team members, especially now that Rowan gave me that master's license.  I really owe him for that; guess I just gotta be thankful I got that job.'  Noticing something before he got started he walked back over to the door and locked it.  Unknown to him, three unheard disappointed sighs were uttered by his Pokemon on the other side.

-- --

Zeke exited the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist as he stared at the three Pokemon sleeping on his bed.  It was pretty late now that he looked.  Putting on some boxers and a pair of pants he decided to get to bed himself, they had some training to do tomorrow.

Crawling around the three bodies on top of his bed, he managed to get under the blankets, but he noticed three pairs of eyes looking at him.  ‘Well at least I don't have to worry about any of them being light sleepers,' he sighed to himself.  His three Pokemon as was the usual bedtime ritual took up positions around him.

Julia, like usual due to her size, lazily floated over to him and nestled into his side, laying an arm on his bare chest.  Bryna got on top of part of the pillow that was above him, slightly blocking his vision with her stomach.  Scarlett was about to curl up in her usual spot before Zeke decided to do something else.  Grabbing on to a mildly startled Quilava, he wrapped her in his arms and laid her on his chest, her head up against his neck snuggled into his chin.

Surrounded by the warmth of his three Pokemon, it wasn't long before the comfort of sleep grabbed him and pulled him into unconsciousness.

-- Dream Sequence -

"Concentrate Zeke."

"I am master."

"No, you're not."

"Well how would you know!?"

"Zeke, patience, calm yourself."

"Sorry master."

He was in the middle of a field, wearing a light blue and black t-shirt and a pair of white shorts.  He was bear foot so he wasn't wearing any shoes as he stared at the man in front of him.

The guy was decked in an outfit of a black t-shirt with a single white stripe crossing across the middle and a pair of black cargo pants.  Although he seemed relatively young, you could see from first glance that he was also a man of infinite wisdom.  He stood in front Zeke in a strange stance, a wooden staff in his hands obviously meant to be some sort of training weapon.  Zeke noticed he was doing the same, but his position was sloppier.

"Now once again Zeke, concentrate.  Your fighting stance is amateur and your reflexes are slow.  If you were part of the military you'd barely last a week.  Now let's try this again," he finished, his stance becoming more agile.

"Yes master," Zeke almost growled, his impatience growing.  ‘What the heck, when did I get so impatient, I'm never like this.  Hm, wonder what could have happened to my personality between this and how I am now.  Was this who I was before I lost my memory?'

Zeke put down his thoughts to see what would happen.  His ‘past' self got into a stance, not a second later he raised his staff and charged the older guy.  Bringing it down, the guy barely flicked a wrist as he blocked the attack, and then countered with his own attack.  Zeke could feel the vibrations and the pressure this time as their staffs connected again.

This only continued on for a few more seconds before Zeke was swept under his legs, making him fall onto his back, his master put the staff up to his neck, lowly saying, "dead."

He put a hand out as a gesture of kindness which Zeke just hit away in anger.  He didn't hurt the guy but he could see the disappointment in his eyes for a second before it disappeared and a low chuckle escaped his lips.

Zeke scowled, "What's so funny!"

His master just shook his head, "I have to deal with this kind of behavior all of the time, I get it a lot from little eight year olds like yourself.  You little guys come here thinking you'll be masters in a day.  Zeke, you've only been here for two weeks, it'll take years to be as good as I am.  Just remember that and you might just get something out of these lessons.

Zeke sighed, "Okay, yes master."

The man got back into a stance, "Now then young one, let's try again."

-- --

‘Hm, what's this, where am I now?'  Now he was once again standing in front of the man, but the scene was a lot different this time.

Even without seeing himself, Zeke knew he was older.  Now he was wearing a plain red t-shirt with black shorts, but also an addition of black sneakers.  The man was in a white t-shirt and blue sweat pants.  Also instead of wooden poles they were sparring with dulled metal swords, but Zeke had two while the other guy only had one.

Charging the guy, Zeke took a strike at him which he managed to block.  But striking him with an underhand blow with his second, the guy barely managed to block by angling the end of his sword stopping the blow.  The next few moments were a test of strength, something the elderly man obviously lost due to his age.

Renewing his assault, Zeke attacked again, this time holding his swords out to the sides and started spinning on one of his feet.  His master stuck his sword out in defense, countering the multiple blows Zeke was dealing as he spun around.  Zeke suddenly stopped and raising his sword up, bringing it to the guy's neck.  He sighed in defeat though as he felt his master's sword up to his own neck.

"Draw," his teacher said as he lowered his weapon, Zeke doing the same with his own.

"I almost got you that time," Zeke told him, happiness and a bit of surprise in his voice.

The man let out the same low chuckle as before, "Yes Zeke, you did.  You've come a long way from that little obnoxious child who came to me two years ago.  Don't let it go to your head though; you still have quite a ways to go.  It always interests me though that you seem to do so well with two swords instead of one.  Now, let's do this one more time before we call it quits."

Zeke got into a stance, "yes sir."

Once again, Zeke attacked, but this time it felt different, like he had more energy.  Not one to waste a chance like this, Zeke let it loose, attacking his master in a fury of blows.  Suddenly as he brought his two swords down to strike, he stopped as he watched a fire ignited around the hilt of both his swords and rising in a spiral to the ends, engulfing his hands as well.

‘What the hell!'  Zeke's eyes opened in horror, shaking his hands in freight, but refrained from screaming as he tried to put out the fire.  Expecting intense pain from the fire, the ten year old was shocked to see the fire didn't hurt, but it was even comfortable.  His mouth hung open, his eyes opened wide as he stared at his instructor.

The man smiled as he shook his head from side to side, "Well, well, well Zeke.  It seems you're a lot more special than even I thought.

The last thing Zeke felt as everything went black was a large sense of confusion at what the guy meant.

-- End Dream -

Zeke opened his eyes as he woke up in a cold sweat.  About to sit up, he stopped as he remembered the weight around him.  Although he did notice that Bryna had managed to slide off his face.  She was now on her back, her head lying against his shoulder while her bottom was still on the side of his pillow with her feet stuck up in the air.

Julia was in the same position as before, only her arm moved a bit up his chest.  Now staring at the Quilava still wrapped in his arms, his small smile got a bit larger as he saw her position.  She had her feet spread out eagle style, her head still dug into his neck, nuzzled into his chin.  He could feel the air around her get hotter and cooler as she breathed, her stomach rising up and down as well.  Though now that he listened, it almost sounded like she was panting.

He just shook his head and concentrated on the dream he just had.  ‘Who the heck was that guy?  Only thing I got was he was some sort of teacher of mine when I younger.  But even with that fact, did I see my hands catch on fire?  Where in the name of Arceus did that come from?  He sighed, but inaudibly cursed as he remembered all of his Pokemon had heightened hearing and therefore were all light sleepers.

Checking all of his Pokemon individually, he froze as he stared into a pair of ruby eyes.  He had a questioning expression as he stared at her though.  The Quilava's face was a deep red out of embarrassment and she seemed to have pushed off of his chest, managing to get out of his hold and sliding down his chest a bit.

Questioning the shiny Quilava who he thought of as a sister, he managed to get out of the contact his other two Pokemon had on him and grabbed the Quilava around the waste, she tensed up as he did so.  He got off the bed and walked out of the room, not wanting the conversation he was about to start bother the other two girls in his room.

Walking into the deserted Pokecenter's lobby and took a seat on one of the couches, placing the Quilava on his lap.  The Nurse Joy had long since gone to bed, so the two of them were alone.  Standing on her hind legs, she had her paws crossed as she looked down.  Now Zeke was confused, putting his hand under her chin and lifting her head to see her face he asked, "Scarlett, what's wrong?"

Scarlett felt like she wanted to fall over and faint right then.  Right before he'd woken her up she'd been having a particularly embarrassing dream involving her and Zeke.  Although it was confusing that she found herself to be a Typhlosion in it instead.  Well when Zeke had woken her up she thought for sure he'd finally figured something out and was going to interrogate her about it, but it looked like she'd been wrong about that.

All she could think of now was how thankful she was that Zeke was so dense.  She just answered , (Nothing Zeke.)

Zeke gave her a suspicious look, "You're sure there's nothing bothering you?  You seem embarrassed about something."

Scarlett looked at him with a small smile, (I'm fine.  Really Zeke, I am.)

He sighed, "Well, that at least makes one of us."

Suddenly concerned about the human, Scarlett asked, (What do you mean Zeke?)

Zeke leaned back into his chair, now staring up at the ceiling, "I had another dream tonight."

With him leaning back, Scarlett climbed up Zeke's chest and stood up, once again in his eye sight, (want to talk about it?)

Zeke let a small smile emerge at Scarlett's attempt to get him to open up, "sure, why not."

So the next few minutes Zeke retold Scarlett what happened in his dream.  He especially emphasized the part where the fire burst from his hands.  When he finished he looked down at the Quilava sitting with her back up against his chest, red eyes looking right back at him.  "So what do you think?"

(I wouldn't know Zeke, your idea is the only thing I can think of either.  Might be something from your past or you're having some really weird dreams lately.  But know this,) Scarlett turned around in his lap to give him a hug; (I don't care what happened in your past or who you used to be.  All I care about is who you are now.)  Scarlett finished by leaning up and kissing his cheek.

Zeke smiled, thankful for Scarlett's support.  "Thanks Scarlett.  I guess you're right, there really isn't anything I can do about this, I just have to concentrate on what's going on now.  And who knows, maybe I'll learn something from these dreams.  Well come on Scarlett," Zeke said as he wrapped his arms around her midsection and stood up, "let's get to bed, we have some training to do tomorrow or I guess it'd be later today."

With that, the two went back to bed.  Both of them ready for the activities that would happen later that morning.

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End of Chapter 4

Pokedex Entry

Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokemon   ~Water~

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates.  Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Scyther, the Mantis Pokemon   ~Bug, Flying~

The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

*Entrees written from the Platinum Pokedex*

Zeak's Team

Scarlett

Age: 16

Species: Quilava

Element: Fire

*Shiny*

Julia

Age: 18

Species: Latias

Element: Dragon, Psychic

Bryna

Age: 15

Species: Buizel

Element: Water

Trainer's Info

Name: Zeak Ironfist

Age: 18

Current Location: Jubilife City

Region: Sinnoh

Badges:

None