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As the days and weeks progressed, everything became a bit easier for Pikachu. He would still be nervous around Raichu sometimes, but with time he became more and more used to it.

It was in the late afternoon, when Raichu went downstairs to have lunch when Pikachu suddenly ran towards her. He was trembling in fear, as she feared that his thoughts flashed back to the terrible day he'd been a battler. As soon as Pikachu was close enough, she held him close to her. "Are you okay?" she asked, her voice calm and comforting.

Pikachu slowly nodded. "I'm...a little scared of something, but...but I'm okay..." he replied, nervously.

"Well... Let's go outside for some fresh air and then, you tell me, shall we?" Raichu suggested as she took Pikachu's hand and led him outside.

Pikachu didn't have a choice but to follow Raichu, as she led him into the comfortable nearby park. After a short while, they walked into the small little stream next to the park, and sat down on the rocks. "Why don't you tell me your problem, Pikachu?" asked Raichu, as she looked at him in the eyes.

"Uh... I...uh...well, I was going to see what you were doing ...but I got a bit scared" he answered, as Raichu noticed he was shaking.

Raichu nodded "And why are you scared? You're my best friend. I don't want you to be scared of me..."

Pikachu looked at her for a few seconds, then he smiled. "Don't worry, I'm not scared of you!" said Pikachu. "As I was going to leave the room, I heard a strong noise in the window!" he said, shuddering at the memory.

"Ok! Do you want to go back?" she asked as she smiled warmly. "I promise to solve the problem, ok?"

"Yes, I do" he replied as he stood up from his spot, followed by Raichu. As they walked back to the room, he ran behind her "I-I'm so sorry for being weak" he whispered.

She gently squeezed his hand. "Don't say that Pikachu, it isn't true. Where did you heard that noise?" she asked as she walked ahead.

Pikachu looked around and answered her question "In the window...It sounded like a Pokémon was coming to attack me." he said, as he started to cry a bit. "I don't wanna... go through that again..."

"You're a brave Pokémon" said Raichu, noticing Pikachu was almost shaking with fear. "Don't worry, Pikachu. We'll find out what is making that noise and we'll take care of it!"

"We will?" asked Pikachu, looking up at her.

"Of course!" she smiled as she reached the room.

"Thank you!" he said as he hugged her in the middle of the room, his head buried in her soft orange and grey fur. She knew that she was being too repetitive with her reassuring words, but she didn't care. The confidence, and love in her voice gave Pikachu the self-esteem he needed, and he slowly stopped shaking.

Raichu peeked though the window, but she wasn't able to see anything there. She was confused to where the sound came from. "Where did you hear the sound?" she asked, turning to Pikachu.

"It was outside...I thought it might be something attacking me..." he replied as he looked up at her.

"It is alright Pikachu" she reassured him. "I'm sure we'll find out what is making that noise soon. Do you want to check out outside the building?"

"Sure!" answered Pikachu.

Soon, they were outside the building, watching the window which belonged to Raichu's room, where Pikachu was staying, however, neither of them could appreciate anything strange or particularly different. "I'm sorry Raichu, it may be my imagination" said Pikachu as he looked at his feet.

"Don't worry Pikachu" she replied, and gave a comforting hug. "Everything is fine, don't be afraid of any noises. We'll figure this out together..."

Pikachu nodded. "Yes...you're right." He said as he looked at her. "Thank you for being so patient with me. If you hadn't been here, I probably would've hurt myself again..."

"You're welcome! We'll get through this, Pikachu." she said, and smiled warmly at him.

But as they were going to head back to her room, the little Eevee ran to Pikachu. "Pikachu! Pikachu! It's horrible! We were in class with Sceptile and Pidgeot when... you must come with me!" said Eevee, his voice trembling. "It's all right Eevee, let's go!" said Raichu as the trio headed toward the classroom.

"It's the truth! Wanna hear it again??!" shouted Sceptile to Pidgeot, who was flying over him at the moment. "Why do you say that?? You are the one who makes silly comments!!" she answered as she flapped her wings forcefully trying to make Sceptile fall.

"Why do you say that?"

"You're a gurrrlll! You are envious 'cause you cant fly!"

Pikachu looked over the classroom, where the cubs were staring at the confrontation.

"Really? Can't they wait for the cubs to be gone?" asked Raichu. She hated when the cubs witnessed such violence.

"I know you're the worst b-"

"ENOUGH!!" yelled the Raichu, who ran in and put herself between the two.

"Nooo...he's the really worst b-"

Raichu gave a loud scream that froze them in place. "You two are adults! If you can't handle each other's bickering, then you better go back to elementary school!" she said, but to her dismay, the two continued to argue.

"Sceptile is going to regret his words! He insulted me!" said Pidgeot.

"You're a b-"

"ENOUGH!!!" screamed Raichu, and as the two got closer and closer to each other, she let out a powerful electric blast, enough for them to stop and turn around to look at her.

They both stood there, looking at her in awe.

"Wow..." said Pikachu in disbelief as he saw Raichu's electric shock.

Raichu walked toward Sceptile. "What have you done?!" she yelled angrily.

"Wait, I was about to teach the cubs how to do a quick attack when know-it-all said I was wrong!"

"Well, there was a huge mistake you made!" answered Pidgeot. "Then he told me I was an useless chick!"

Raichu and Sceptile got into a stare-down, and then Raichu came closer. "Sceptile, is it true?" she asked with a serious tone.

"I suppose it is" he replied with a cold voice, "but I don't need her knowledge to win a battle. She doesn't know anything, so she can't help me. And if I 'm right, she will just trash around! She's so immature!"

"Actually," said Raichu, "you are making a mistake by ignoring Pidgeot. She may know interesting techniques for flying types."

"I suppose.. hmmm" said Sceptile. Then, Raichu turned back to Pidgeot "And you... You have very little patience! Any comment makes you look lose your temper!"

"Oh, now you're insulting my patience?" replied Pidgeot with a surprised expression.

"Can you see??" said Raichu angrily. "That's right... Sorry. But I tried to tell you about this before, but, as I flought to your window, I almost got hit! It was closed!" Then, Raichu started to giggle. "Pikachu! We've solved the case! The Pokémon you heard before was Pidgeot!"

Pikachu 's face was still red with fear. He looked at Raichu with that same worried expression as before "Why don't they try to settle the matter?"

Raichu nodded slowly. "Sceptile! Apologize now to Pidgeot! What you said is very offensive!"

Sceptile then patted Pidgeot's head " Sorry Pidgeot..."

Then, Raichu talked to Pidgeot "And you should apologize to Sceptile for attacking him without permission!" Pidgeot hesitantly said "I'm sorry for being so impulsive".

Once the discussion was finished, Raichu remembered what had to show Pikachu. She almost forgot! Raichu couldn't believe it!

"Pikachu, wanna come with me?" Asked Raichu. "Sure!" said Pikachu. Soon, they were walking back to their room together. Raichu looked at Pikachu and looked at him "I really want to make you feel good! I can see that you're still struggling with staying in another place, isn't it?"

"Well, I can get used to live in your room I guess..." Replied Pikachu feeling a bit uncomfortable by the fact he destroyed his own furniture. "It's good to know! But I want to show you something! I know that you'll love it!" Said Raichu feeling an unexpected warmth in her heart. Pikachu looked at Raichu and felt also a sensation of happiness maybe? He was unsure about what was he feeling in that moment.

Once they were back to the corridor, Pikachu stopped walking at Raichu's room, but Raichu continued walking. "Raichu! Where are you going?" Asked Pikachu in confusion.

"We are going to your room! I hope you find it okay!" Raichu answered as she motioned him to come.

"Alright" said Pikachu as he walked behind her. When they got to their room, Raichu opened the door, and Pikachu was starting to feel bad again for what he had done.

But his eyes went wide open when he saw his room. He couldn't believe his eyes! A perfectly decorated room with a nice, light-colored furniture, a cream- colored desk, a light-orange nest and a few little chairs were all just lying around. Suddenly, a feeling of happiness filled his heart. Raichu could see his face and immediately she knew how he must be feeling.

"Welcome to your room Pikachu!" said Raichu as she hugged him tightly. She couldn't help but feel also a new sensation as his body touched hers and their bodies were held tightly together.

Finally, a whole minute after, they finished hugging, and then, Pikachu looked at Raichu, as his eyes started to water again "Thank you for everything! You are amazing! You really are my best friend here! Thank you for taking care of me!"

"Thank you for accepting me" Raichu answered to him. She knew that he was very reticent to her for months due to some circumstances he hadn't still told her. Even though she had been really suportive since they first met, she didn't manage to get Pikachu to tell her about what happened. It must have been a really important thing for him as it seems he had a trainer and battled in the past. It also was strange to her, as she still hasn't witnessed him fighting. In fact, she hasn't seen him making any use of electricity yet.

Her face was still looking at him with surprise as she saw the smile on Pikachu's face as he looked at everything. He was amazed about the fact that his room was restored in such a short time.

"Raichu" asked Pikachu "How did you got all these things? There's a nest, a table, a bed lamp... And even a medicine box..." He said, the last words with a sadder tone.

"Well, that's what friends are for, right?" Raichu said with a grin. "Everyone here loves you" she added. She tried to make him feel better about everyone, even though she had paid for everything herself. The money she won at the world Championship was more than enough to live in a well-to-do home and be carefree about money for the rest of her life, so, she didn't doubted in helping him out and was glad to see her generosity rewarded.

She also knew that, as she kept helping Pikachu, he also gained more and more confidence in her, so, she was each time nearer to find out what troubled Pikachu the most.

But as she thought about that, the sky had already turned black and she knew that maybe they had prolonged they conversation for too long. So, after another heartfelt hug, the duo separated, and went to sleep to their respective rooms.