The New Enemy
#4 of The Silver Arcanine
Continuing on the old trail I walked into a dark damp cave. Walking right beside me Shasha asked scared slightly,
"Uh.....Zyruss is it o...okay to walk through here?"
Answering her question with a single nod I continued till a bright light was revealed to us all. Barely able to see Kerli asked,
"What's with that bright light?!"
Still walking into the blinding light I saw a silhouette of what looked like a buizel. Becoming excited I began to run slightly to the figure. A few seconds later Shasha ran in behind me. When all of us were officially inside, the bright light faded away allowing us to see. After blinking a while Shasha and Kerli both were astonished at the sight. They saw crystals of many shapes and sizes along with a cute adorable buizel. While they were still marveled I announced,
"Welcome to Crystal Cavern! Beautiful isn't it?"
Still in amazement all they did was nod. Upon hearing my voice the buizel asked,
"Zyruss? I...is that you?"
Jumping out of the sparkling water the buizel got closer and shouted,
"It is you!"
Smiling happily as I saw my old friend rush towards me, I took a few steps forward, and got pounced on by him.
"Zyruss I haven't seen you in ages and you evolved! So how ya been these days," the buizel asked with excitement.
Laughing slightly I blinked a little and noticed that Bwangel had gotten bigger since the first time I met him and responded,
"Eh...I've been better, but other than that to sum up all you missed, I met a beautiful arcanine, rescued a vulpix, and is now traveling towards the mountains."
As the buizel's eyes got bigger he started to say something, but stopped got down and jumped back in his lake. Freed of a insecure pounce, I sat up and looked over at Shasha who was still beside Kerli as they slowly walked in my direction. I watched them get closer for a couple seconds before turning back around to see Bwangel walking back in my direction soaking wet. Tilting my head I looked at him seeing a shiny object in his paw. As he came close to me I started to ask,
"Hey Bwangy, I was wonderin..."
"Here, I want you to have this."
After being interrupted I looked at the glittery necklace with a silver jewel in the middle as he held in front of me. Trying my best to not show any emotion I lowered my head not expecting my buizel to jump and place around my neck. Sitting up quickly from feeling the icy cold steel through my fur i saw a small smile revealing his tiny fangs. I leaned down and nuzzled him softly feeling him clench and hang on to my fur. As I sat back up he released my fur slowly letting the necklace fall gently against my chest. I turned and glanced at Shasha and Kerli for a second then looked back at Bwangel. As I looked at him I stuttered,
"Bw....Bwangel...may I ask a favor of you?"
"Sure! What?"
"Kerli could you come over here?"
Slowly she took her time walking over to us. As she took her last step I asked,
"Can you take care of Kerli for me?"
Blinking furiously he gave a single nod, hugged my fur and let go slowly allowing me to fade away as I walked out the Cavern. Shasha ran and gave Kerli a final good bye nuzzle and ran out the cave trying to catch up with me. As she met up with me I glanced at her slightly and continued walking. Unsure about her curiosity she remained silent about why I allowed Kerli to stay with Bwangel. As the thoughts of Kerli and Bwangel getting along coursed my mind I paid no attention to the rock in front of me and tripped over it and fell. Seeing this Shasha blinked and rushed to my side asking,
"Are you okay Zyruss?!?"
".....yeah. Guess i wasn't paying attention."
Shasha got next to me and nuzzled my cold fur softly murring at it's silky texture. As we sat there in the middle of a dark forest the sound of snapping branches filled my ears. They perked up as I pushed Shasha to the side jumping out of the way of a unsuspected branch that fell. Soon as it was on the ground my attention went directly to my companion,
"Hey! You okay?"
"Yes and thank you."
Jumping over the branch I got right next to her listening closely to nature's melody. Uneasy about the sudden branch I turned and said stiffly,
"Stay close to me."
She nodded and stuck at my side as I walked slowly through the now shrouded forest. Recognizing that the move fog was just used, I used Icy Wind to clear the way as we traveled. Walking steadily beside me neither Shasha nor I expected the rope trap that caught her paw. As the rope mercilessly yanked her up, a maniacal laughter filled the air. I glared up at Shasha with disbelief as she hit the thick tree a couple of times that contained the rope. I immediately shouted,
"Shasha!!! Hang on!!"
"Zyruss!!! Help!!!"
Soon as i leaped into the air i was attacked and knocked to the ground snarling. The sound of the laughter filled the air once again as i sat and concentrated on the unknown pokemon. Literally in my mind everything around me slowed down as i heard it take a step crumpling up leaves. When I knew where it's location was, I used Take Down in that direction hearing it yelp and collide with a tree. Slightly hurt from the recoil I blew away the rest of the fog with Icy Wind revealing that it was a Houndoom, but it was different than any ordinary Houndoom.
As it stood i noticed the bones on it's back were longer signifying that it was a female. She growled furiously at me as she stood. Her hatred filled eyes locked with mine as i took a step back. She smirked with evil thoughts as she readied an attack. I predicted it would be a fire-type move so i used Aurora Beam soon as she used Flamethrower. My attacked over whelmed the flamethrower and forced the houndoom harder into the trunk of the tree behind her. She appeared to be unconscious afterwards, so i wasted no time getting back to Shasha. Immediately I leaped and sliced the rope with my paw, rushing down the trunk to catch her on my back. I let her down and told her to immediately "run!"
As she ran I traveled close behind making sure she wouldn't get attacked again. We ran for at least an hour until we stumbled upon a dry cave. Rushing inside the slightly lit cave Shasha stumbled over a stone causing both of us to go into a mildly painful tumble. As we came to a stop I found myself looking at her blinking furiously not knowing I was upside-down stuck in a cavity. Flailing violently I struggled to wiggle loose to slowly land on my belly. I laid there slightly exhausted from the various movements panting mildly as my silky fur rested over my eyes. Still resting I heard Shasha's paw steps get closer as I groaned,
"I'm okay......just a little tired."
Her steps went silent for a second but became louder as she continued walking close to me. I felt a warmth on my chilly body as she laid close. Using a paw to move my fur behind my ear I looked at her with icy blue eyes smiling faintly. The cave we were in became dim as the sun began setting over the distant mountains. As the cave went black we remained quiet still close to each other.
"I'll be right back," i said getting up going outside to fetch some branches.
Wondering through the dark forest I spotted some Noctowls perched stiffly on some jagged branches. Wondering around for a few minutes I discovered a small fragile tree and snatched it out of the ground. After retrieving my object i made my way back to the dark cave to see Shasha curled up in the small cavity I was stuck in. As my paw steps remained stealth I walked past her a few feet and laid the tree down softly making no noise. I breathed in deep and used ember to set the wood a blaze watching as it provided light in the cave. I turned slowly to see Shasha walking over to the crackling flame. She nudged me lightly and laid near the flame using it to rid herself of the chill from the ground. Laying next to her I passed out smoothly from the exhausting day going directly into a deep sleep.
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Blinking and moaning in pain loudly the houndoom stood shakily and growled,
"Damn that Arcanine! If it wasn't for her my plan would have worked! I will have the legendary Ice Arcanine if it's the last thing i do"
She limped for a few minutes but soon began walking as if nothing occurred. After a walking for a while in the dark forest the houndoom finally halted at a enormous stone. She smirked as she used her horn to cut her paw mildly. As the thick red substance slowly dripped from her paw she pressed it hard against the stone watching as it made the rock luminescent. Her blood glowed on the rock as it stretched showing the many markings similar to those of ancient times. As the vibrant red glow faded the rock slid to the side opening up a large cavern. As she walked in the boulder drug itself over the entrance and kept her inside. She sighed out a small flame before using fire spin to light the candles scattered in her cavern. As the space was lit it revealed her messy pile of grass, leaves and pine needles that she sleeps on.
As she walked and laid on it trying to get comfortable. She snarled and mumbled,
"You will be mine Zyruss..."
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As the dull light shined in the dry cave i squinted opening my eyes slowly noticing Shasha still asleep next to me. As I blinked slowly clearing me vision I yawned slightly trying to awaken my body. Resistant and stiff my body fought me every second i was rising to my paws. Once I was up I stretched and relaxed my bones and muscles ridding myself of the annoying stiffness. While standing a sudden shadow appeared over the cave making me turn quickly to only see Ho-Oh flying past the sun. I watched the sparkles shine brightly as they flowed from the Bird's tail.
Soon as the pokemon flew out of distance and turned to see that Shasha wasn't there. After tilting my head in confusion I looked around and accidentally brushed my maw against hers. I blinked looking at her, stepping back muttering while blushing,
"Y....you did it on purpose this time....."
"Yup tee hee."
"Oh come on"
Blushing a bright red I walked past her letting my silky tail slide across her face making her giggle.
"That tickles."
She followed me as i walked out into the sun out onto the soft grass getting ready to search for some breakfast.