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Poképhilia Story

Love has No Bounds

The Holiday of Easter

Easter Special 2023

By J.C. Solis

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It was a warmer than usual day in Spring, though it was still rather enjoyable weather that was neither too hot nor too mild. The weather was in the 80s Fahrenheit, meaning that it was a good time to walk around in one's favorite shorts or short-sleeve shirts and bask within the sun. Being that it was just the beginning of April, it was still a surprise that warm weather had arrived, though in all honesty this just meant that people could head to the beach must quicker being that it was so warm.

Since Lakeshire Town was a lakeside town, there were no beaches to be had unless one counted the shores of next door Lake Shire. But that didn't stop people from hopping off of the nearby piers and taking a dip into the warm waters as water-type pokémon followed their human masters and friends in for a swim. It was a wonderful time filled with ambiance and cheer, the warmth revitalizing the people after coming fully out of the mindset that came from an especially bitter winter. And with the flowers already having bloomed, that meant that Spring was already in full swing, marking the current season that had already fallen fully in place.

As for the holidays of month, that was something that added even more cheer. With April Fools Day having come and past, and with loads of gags already having been made, that just meant one last holiday, and it was to arrive by the following weekend.

Easter was an especially fun time in the World of Pokémon, and it was merely celebrated as a time of worship to Arceus and prayer for rebirth. In this time, fake eggs would be passed around filled with all sorts of treats inside of their hollow bodies. These Easter Eggs were often given out to children, and tended to be around the size of a human palm. And of course, there was the Easter Lopunny, the kind pokémon that handed out eggs and candies to people and pokémon alike that were filled with candies and treats. And the children often were excited to meet the Easter Lopunny at festivals.

Virgil the Zoroark couldn't help but lick his lips whenever he saw a photo of the Easter Lopunny, that was perhaps due to his inner instincts. He knew that his trainer would become sore if he were to make a meal out of a Lopunny in public, especially one that was playing the part as an avatar for mascot of the holiday's pokémon. Still, he wondered what he could do today with his trainer, hoping to spend his time with Sarah as she had the entire week off from college due to the Easter Holiday.

But that didn't mean that Sarah had the whole week to do nothing. She had a load of homework to get started on, and since her major in University was Theatre - perhaps an unwise career choice, though one that'd pay well if she played her cards right - she needed to understand things such as studio effects and way to make props and costumes for actors. Thanks to Virgil's illusionary powers, she was able to make quick work of her homework and write papers and even make videos of her studies, per her professor's requests. But the stress was still something that drove her a bit stir crazy.

Still, even a busy bee like Sarah needed a break. She was now out in the backyard of her cousin Justin's house, with said older cousin and his pokémon partner Lillia doing a side project off to the side. The older cousin was doing something surprising: not able to stay away from his old career as an engineer, Justin was doing woodworking, a hobby that he was picking up on. Being said engineer, he wanted to make everything from benches to swing-sets and even wooden mechanisms powered by gas motors, all out of wood and nails and bolts. The older cousin seemed to be going stir crazy as well, being away from his old career, and even his work as a writer and soon-to-be novelist couldn't satisfy him.

Sarah was just happy to be around, seeing her cousin hard at work with his inventions as Virgil kicked back and relaxed. But it was when she was watching videos online from her tablet that she saw a News Videos headline that disturbed her, and brought some unease to her and her cousin.

James Pitch, the man who used to be Justin's old workmate and friend, was found guilty at trial for the arson attack and attempted murder of the Solis family. Though his jail term and sentencing hadn't been handed out yet, everyone knew that this conviction meant that there was no place in society for people who took things too far with the War For or Against Poképhilia. Justin was especially sore to hear the verdict, even as he used his chisel to chip away at a wooden sculpture he was making of a small Riolu, with Jax the Handy Helper standing still to the side to be used as the model for his work. But the man had no sympathy for his former friend. James went down a dark path, and those who commit such things for their cult-like followings deserve to be punished.

Sarah, however, knew how hurt her cousin must feel. She didn't want him to feel upset over this. Though his face looked stoic, she could only imagine the emotions roiling inside of him.

"Are you going to be okay with this news, Cousin?" asked Sarah worriedly. "I know how James meant for you. I hope you're not too upset."

Justin stopped his chiseling and sighed.

"I slept uneasy for the past few months after that bastard torched our old house. I was having nightmares and paranoia for weeks afterwards. If he's been convicted, then may Arceus have mercy on his soul. I'm just glad he was put away before he could seriously hurt anyone else."

The man returned to his work, seemingly unaffected and serious.

But Sarah knew better. She would not be fooled, knowing full well the hurt that was inside of her cousin's heart. And yet she knew better than to push him into revealing his inner pain. It was just something that he alone would have to contend with, and something that perhaps Lillia could help with as well. As he chiseled away at his wooden Riolu sculpture, Sarah got off of her seat on the porch and went for inside of the house, with Virgil coming along as he noted to his trainer's curiosity. And it seemed that the lass had her own worries as well.

As she opened the refrigerator door and got out a can of cola soda, Sarah mused as to what she could do for her cousin. It was something that she just could not let go, and even Virgil could note to how this situation confounded and vexed her.

"What is it, My Flower?" asked Virgil curiously. "I see the scowl on your face. Is the current mood of your kin bringing you down emotionally?"

Sarah could only smile at her pokémon partner.

"I guess that's the case," replied Sarah. "I think it would be best to talk to some of Justin's friends and ask their opinion. I know that he's real close with Jason and Saria. I just hope that they can offer me some advice on how to make my big cousin feel better."

With this, Sarah went to the living room and sat on the sofa, cracking open her can of soda and taking a long swig. With that, she pulled out her phone and dialed Jason. Since he was the friend who was closest to the ailing cousin, she figured that he would have a lot to say and offer the perfect advice for her to follow. But that hope was dashed when she was sent to the voicemail box. She dialed his number again, only to receive the same result. To Sarah, it was odd that Jason would not pick up his phone, though one look at the calendar and she realized that it was a Monday and that the poor man was still at work. It seemed that the Silph Co. Pokéball Plant didn't observe Easter as time off, unlike her school.

The only person she could call next would be Saria. Though Saria also worked at the Pokéball Plant, she actually took sick leave to recover from a strong case of Hay Fever - one which was causing her severe allergic reactions as a result of the pollen and dust in the air. Sarah wasted no time in dialing the poor woman, hoping that she would pick up the phone and offer her the advice she needed.

The tone kept dialing, leading to a few pensive moments. But soon, a voice was heard on the line.

"Aah... Achoo!" said a loud sneeze on the other side. "Ugh. Hey there, Sarah! Sorry if I'm still kind a stuffy. My allergies aren't really going away easily. Feel a little miserable right now."

"No worries, Saria," replied Sarah. "I just hope that you'll recover soon."

"I hope so too. Froggy over here is doing all he can to make me comfortable, but I'm afraid of bothering Razor too much," replied Saria. "Anyways, how're things going? Is Justin doing okay?"

"My older cousin is still down in the dumps," replied Sarah. "I was wondering if you knew of any way that would help elevate his mood. I want him to be happy instead mopey for a change."

The two girls began chatting even more for a spell, the two talking over what they could do for Justin. Saria pointed out that Justin was a fan of sweets, especially gummy candies. He was also a fan of Oranguru Bortus' Alolan Ale, though in truth Sarah was not much of a drinker, even if she was at drinking age. But one thing that the two discussed was the man's love for engineering, wood-working and writing. They perhaps wanted to get him a fancy journal and an ornamental pen to put on his desk, or maybe they could get him some brand new and costly chisels for his woodworking projects. The two discussed many potential gifts that they could give him, and they came across one final product:

Since it was close to Easter time, it was decided that Sarah would buy her cousin a chocolate Lopunny. It was often the case during this time that people would buy chocolate bunny candies for their children or for someone special in their lives. And Sarah decided that it would be best if she could buy her cousin this treat. But not only that, but Saria also wanted to join her in buying one for Razor - even though the Greninja could be heard telling his trainer that there was no need. But the young woman was obstinate, and so he couldn't refuse. With that, the call ended as Sarah agreed to meet-up with Saria at the latter's house in a short while. Despite her Hay Fever, Saria was going to accompany the younger lady in purchasing her gift for her cousin.

Without wasting another moment, Sarah got ready to head out. She and Virgil got themselves in order and began to head outside. But as soon as she stepped out of the guest bedroom, Sarah bumped into her older cousin and his Gardevoir partner, with a noticeable scowl still on his face.

"Hello there, cousin," stammered Sarah, not wanting to reveal what she was up to.

But Justin caught on immediately.

"What's with the nerves? What're you up to this time, little cousin?" wondered Justin as he noted to the mischievous smile on her face.

"We're going to buy you a gift," said Virgil nonchalantly. "We will be back soon to bring it to you for Easter."

"Virgil!" cried out Sarah, unable to believe her partner would just say this.

At this, Justin smiled as he heard the truth.

"No worries. Go ahead, you guys. I don't really need much of a gift, but if you still want to buy me one then that's no biggie," replied the man sensibly. "Just be careful with anyone who might try to cause you trouble. I'd hate for Team Shroud to accost you when they find the right opportunity."

"I will not allow it," challenged Virgil. "Anyone who tries to get close to her will know what my fangs sinking into their necks feels like." And he growled and bared his teeth to prove his point.

Justin continued his smile even with Virgil's valiance. It was clear that his little cousin had a fine protector, though if he could defend her completely from a whole hoard of Team Shroud goons remained to be seen.

With this, Sarah and Virgil left home and went for their car, a small little red semi-sports car that was perhaps not as powerful as Justin's Shelby Mustang, but was still fast and zippy. The two climbed on board and drove further down the road to central Lakeshire Town. It was a calm day, with people and pokémon out on the streets and going about their business. It was such a scene of serenity that would make anyone feel safe. There was even a bit of a heavy police presence, giving a feeling of security to anyone might be afraid of any future protests, riots, or violence. And even regular people had pokémon following them as a means of security, to keep their trainers and masters safe.

Sarah arrived at the Lakeshire Mall, a familiar place for many of the locals who wanted to buy chic and expensive items like clothing, makeup, or any other item that might tickle their fancy. Being that Lakeshire Town was a large place with loads of people, not mention being surrounded by many smaller communities throughout the general area, it was a pretty busy shopping center, especially during the holidays. And since Easter was now on the horizon, it was clear that the stores would be full of people wanting to buy special Easter-themed gifts for those close to them.

But after Sarah parked her car and got out with Virgil, she could not help but feel a feeling of foreboding that could be felt in the air. It was perhaps a bit of paranoia that came from her cousin's warning, so the young lass tried to believe. And yet it was a feeling she could not shake away. Somewhere among the crowds of people there was danger. Somewhere there were those who were glaring at her, waiting to find the perfect opportunity to strike.

And these feelings did not go away even as she entered into the mall and went down the walkways. There weren't as many people today as other times, given that today was a workday after all. But even with the familiar feeling of being surrounded by the masses, the foreboding remained constant, and was a nagging feeling that Sarah could not remove from her head.

According to her recent conversation with her, Saria would be waiting for Sarah along with her partner Razor in front of the main department store of the mall. The two would head on inside and see if they could find the things that Justin would like, though one didn't know if the man would like them. But though she was afraid for her safety even despite being in relative security, Sarah could not shake the feeling in her heart that easily.

It was only when she spied her friend with the black tank top, red skirt, and ruby red hair that she began to calm down. And seeing the Greninja next to her made her feel even safer.

"Hey there, Saria," greeted Sarah to the woman. "I'm sorry if I kept you waiting."

"No worries, Sarah. Froggy and I just got here. You weren't keeping us waiting for too long." But it seemed that even Saria could note to the nervousness on her friend's face. "Are you okay? You look a bit tense. Has anything happened along the way?"

"Just a bit of nerves, is all," swayed the young lady. "My cousin gave me a warning about Team Shroud. I guess I got a bit paranoid after he spooked me about them."

"Those goons would be fools to show themselves in here," assured Razor. "With so many people and cameras around, it'd be difficult for them to try anything covert. And if they were brash enough to get physical, then they'd have a load of people with pokémon to deal with... including me."

"And me, My Friend," joined in Virgil. "I won't stand to have my flower accosted."

With the assurances that she had friends watching her back, Sarah began to feel a little more at ease with being at the mall. And it would be interesting to see all of the thing that were inside the stores, with hopefully one of their items being the perfect gift for Justin.

The two friends and their pokémon walked into the main department store, one with the surprising name of "Dale's". Dale's was actually a regional department store that feature high quality items at reasonable prices, though it was by no means a bargain store despite its plebian name. One could even purchase jewelry made from real gold and high priced gemstones for whatever occasion they had in mind. Of course, given that so many expensive items were available, there was a nearby police officer with an Arcanine by his side in case any thieves or day-robbers were brazen enough to try.

Sarah and Saria did their best to carouse down the aisles of Dale's to search for the perfect gift for Justin. But though they knew his body size, his shoe size, what he liked and more, it was still difficult to find a gift that he would find enjoyable. He already had a collection of blazer sports coats that he wore often, and given that these could cost thousands of Pokémon dollars, it was something that the girls might not buy. Watches were also out of the question since it was both too pricey and none of them were his style. Though they knew his shoe size, the shoes that were present were not really his style, even though he liked to wear black dress shoes for all occasions.

It was soon proving difficult for the two friends to find the perfect gift for Justin. What he did like was too expensive, and they didn't feel like risking it with something he might not enjoy. Then again, Justin was not a picky man when it came to gifts, happily accepting anything and everything his friends had the generosity of giving him. He was far from being ungrateful when it came to gift-giving, and he was often known to buys expensive gifts for his family and friends in return. But since he was suffering from a broken heart, the gift would have to be something that would mean a lot of sentimental value to him - something he wouldn't be quick to forget or abandon somewhere in his room.

It was then that Virgil came across a silver pendant in the jewelry section that was not terribly expensive, and the pendant on the chain was in the shape of the Axle of Arceus. Being that Justin came from a long line of holy men, with him also being a devout follower of The Alpha, this served to be the perfect gift for him to have. Not only that, but it was also on the cheap, and on sale to boot. The silver had begun to tarnish, those one with a good polishing rag could buff off the tarnish and make the metal shine again. It was the perfect gift, one which the pooled money from both friends could afford.

With that, the two girls bought the necklace and had it placed in a small jewelry box with the Dale's logo placed on it. Their purchase now complete, the friends headed out the store and went carousing down to other stores that were inside the mall.

But after stepping out of Dale's, Sarah once again began to feel the same feeling of foreboding as before. She couldn't understand why, but she felt as though there were eyes on her again, and even more so now that Saria and Razor were with her and Virgil. It felt as though there were eyes within the growing crowds of people, hidden behind all of the cacophony and chaos to spot the perfect opportunity with which to strike. It remained to be seen whether or not these feelings were either irrational paranoia caused by poor word choice from her cousin's warning, or if there truly was danger out there.

These fears, it seemed, would be even more grounded in reality than she could have feared.

A group of people wearing purple and black shrouds came out of the shadows and hidden corners of the mall and stepped in front of Sarah and Saria, the people looking sinister and cult-like. They knew immediately who these goons were and what kind of intentions they had. In hindsight, it was brazen of them to attempt an ambush in the middle of a shopping mall that was already full of people, let alone to do so just to go after some women who were on a differing side from them. But this would not stop them from enacting their plan to enforce their dogma and eliminate those who got in their way.

Nothing was beneath Team Shroud when they were coming after people to punish them.

"Saria Price. Sarah Solis. Your time has come," said the main cult member in the front. "You will now know the wrath of Team Shroud and all the foolishness you created in trying to stop our agenda."

"Screw you guys!" cursed out Saria. "It's because of you goons that the Poképhilia protests are so violent. Can't you see that everyone just wants to get along?"

"Get along, you say? With sinners and heretics? Don't make me laugh, you fool," retorted the Shroud leader. "You must be punished for your sins. And we will start with taking an active role by getting rid of you and your meddlesome pokémon, once and for all!"

And with this final threat, the seven shroud members released their pokémon to reveal brutes that ranged from an Aggron to a Bisharp and even a Coalossal. And the leader himself released a powerful looking Garchomp, one that looked ready to deal a beating to the Poképhiles.

Already there were people gathering as they saw the fight take fold, pulling out their camera phones and recording videos of the whole scene as it played out. It was obvious that Sarah and Saria were far outmatched in terms of strength, with no way that Razor and Virgil being able to take on the goons by themselves. And though there were plenty of people who were witnessing the event take fold, there was hardly anyone who was willing to risk their own skins for the sakes of the Poképhile girls.

But the goal of the pokémon was not to fight back, but to protect and keep safe. Virgil stepped forward as his blue eyes began to glow, and with that an illusion began to take fold. The doors off to the side revealed police officers charging forward with pokémon of their own, their guns drawn and pointing them at the Team Shroud goons. The scene was so realistic that the goons raised their hands up in the air, wondering what had caused their plan to be foiled. But when the four friends ran away and put as much distance as they could between them and the goons the illusion disappeared, revealing it to have been a ploy this entire time. And the Team Shroud leader was not too happy to have been duped.

Sarah and Saria ran as fast as they could with Razor and Virgil pulling them as fast as they could while being on the lookout for any more goons. They had to put as much distance between the goons as they could. But when they were about to reach the exit of the mall they were stopped by an intimidating pokémon - one which was not fooled by the illusion.

It was none other than the Garchomp, and it looked seriously powerful and strong enough to deal major damage to the Poképhiles.

"End of the line, bubs," said the dragon type pokémon in clear words.

"You can talk?" gawked Sarah. "But... but how? Your master is not a Poképhile, right?"

"I got the ability to speak from my master's deity. We serve an almighty pokémon, one who will day control the world. And we intend to take you out as a message from our god to all of your rat bastards that Poképhilia will not belong in the new world."

And with that, the Garchomp charged forward with a clawed hand coming forward, preparing to use the move Dragon Claw on them. But Razor grabbed Saria and got her out of the way of the move before she could get hit. Razor then lobbed a Water Shuriken move at the brute, hoping this would deal some damage. But the pokémon was unfazed, instead coming right for Razor with another Dragon Claw that he was barely able to duck out of the way of. As he side-stepped and made sure to get out of the way, Razor threw Shuriken after Shuriken at the beast in the hopes of perhaps slowing it down. But it seemed that nothing fazed the brute, and the swings would not stop.

It was then that Virgil stepped in, using the move Dark Pulse to send a beam of dark energy right for the brutish Dragon, this move starting to phase the creature a bit. But the move only served to enrage the Garchomp even more, with it coming right for Virgil as well and attempting to hit him with his claws. Yet Virgil proved to be every bit as swift as Razor was, ducking out of the way and throwing small moves at it in the hopes of wearing it down.

But the Garchomp was having enough.

"To hell with this! I'll deal with you all right now!"

And with that, the Garchomp opened its mouth upward as a ball of dragon energy formed. He shot the ball up to the ceiling, where it exploded and resulted in the move of Draco Meteor. The move pelted Razor and Virgil, the move causing tremendous damage. But what was worse was that the trainers were also knocked down to the ground, having taken a severe bashing from the move. And to make matters worse, the mob of Team Shroud goons and their pokémon was slowly approaching, with them soon about to overwhelm them.

Virgil was flat on the floor as he turned his head weakly to look at his trainer after having taken such a heavy hit. He got up from his spot and crawled towards where Sarah was at, the woman not entirely unconscious but having been hurt rather bad by the pelting of dragon rain. He was too injured to continue fighting, but he knew that he had to at least keep his trainer company. And Razor did the same with Saria, who was less injured than Sarah. All the while the Garchomp and the goons came closer, soon about to reach their goals for taking out the Poképhiles and sending out a message to all those who would dare to delve into the taboo.

But at that moment, a beam of fairy energy shot forward, one with enough light to blind the surrounding area and hitting the Garchomp with devastating, super-effective power. The Garchomp took a kneel, having taken a tremendous hit and having most of its power drain.

There, at the exit, was none other than Justin Solis and his Gardevoir Lillia, the two standing adamantly as a squad of real police officers and their pokémon came forward. The broad man in the black blazer jacket walked up to his cousin and friend to help them up, a worried look on his face as he saw the commotion that had occurred. It was clear that the man had been tipped off to some danger, seemingly worried for his little cousin's safety. He walked over to Sarah and Virgil, the two looking expectantly at their saviors for having come at the nick of time.

"Justin... how did you know?" wondered Sarah weakly.

"I was worried. I didn't like the idea of you coming here to the mall. So I came after you and Virgil in my car, and when we saw the commotion taking fold, we immediately called the police," Justin explained. "You're safe now, you two."

Virgil lifted his head up and looked at the broad man with a smile.

"Thank you for saving us, Sir Justin," thanked Virgil profoundly. "I failed to protect My Flower from the brutes. Had you not arrived, I shudder to think what would happen." He then bent his head down toward Sarah and licked her cheek. "We're safe now, My Love. We can go home now."

Saria and Razor were also helped off the floor, with Razor looking especially relieved that his partner was now safe.

"Thank you, Justin," appreciated Razor. "I could not best the Garchomp, no matter how hard I tried. But at least me and My Sweet are safe now. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."

"Thanks, Justin," added in Saria. "I hope we won't have to go through something like this again."

"No worries, you two. I'm just everyone's okay. With the cops here, I'm sure Team Shroud will be put in their place. The whole mall is surrounded. It won't be easy for them to escape.

With the arrival of the police, the Garchomp and the rest of Team Shroud fled while Arcanine, Luxray, and Houndoom went chasing after them in all haste. There would be no more people getting hurt. The battle was won, but the war for or against Poképhilia would still rage. And Sarah and Virgil were caught in the crossfire, with people targeting them for their associate with their cousin and his family. And the danger will not go away even if she was to be protected at all hours.

With this attack, it showed that nobody was safe from Team Shroud's wrath at all hours. The world was coming apart as evil was striking the weak and innocent. And Sarah would no longer be safe outside of home. And Virgil would have to bear the weight of her safety at all hours, hoping to keep his Flower safe lest she fell into harm again.

This was the sad state of the world. This is how far the War of Poképhilia had gone...

It was now Easter Sunday, and the air was awash with activity as the people rejoiced at the arrival of Arceus' holiday. The Easter Lopunny was out and about, giving candy-filled plastic eggs to the children as everyone was brought together in a happy mood. The events that took fold in the previous week were mostly forgotten, though one aftermath effect was that Sarah and Saria were made into local celebrities - women who stood up for Poképhilia and even took on the likes of Team Shroud and their dogma to destroy Poképhilia and anyone who stood in their way. Though in hindsight, the girls didn't really enjoy the temporary media attention that they were receiving and just wanted to live in peace.

Over at the Church of Arceus, Pastor Solis was giving his sermon about the significance of Easter and the hopes that the future could be bright and prosperous.

"Today is not just a day of Easter Eggs and Bunny Pokémon, though I'm sure the children might say otherwise," began the Pastor as the crowd chuckled. "It is about a promise that Father Arceus made with the world after a special event took fold many years ago. A sacrifice was made, one which promised the forgiveness of our sins and the redemption of the world. A single man was responsible for this, and because of him we are now able to have our past misdeeds forgiven, and through penitence achieve the everlasting glory that The Alpha has in store for us. This man's name was-"

The sermon kept going, with the Pastor detailing the life of this man who was so great and good that he was able to change the world for the better. And Sarah and Virgil were especially drawn to this as they sat in the front row along with Justin and Lillia. Today was such a beautiful day, one with the promise of peace and the chance for love. It was during holidays like today where the world of pokémon could truly get together, despite the calls for violence and revolution that came from people like Team Shroud. and it was a peace that many people in Lakeshire Town craved, a desire to always be within bliss and the future to always shine bright.

The sermon ended in another half an hour, with everyone clapping and cheering at the Pastor's way with words, and with that they got off their seats and went for the nearby exits to spend time in the Easter Fair that was taking fold outside. The outside fair looked like a carnival, with many people riding rides and playing games with their children and all the little pokémon. And for sure the money that was gained would be used to fund future events and charity giveaways that the Church of Arceus hosted. There was nothing quite like having wholesome family fun on a holiday like this.

But Sarah and Virgil, though, were more interested in meeting with Cousin Justin again. They walked up to the man and his Gardevoir, and anxious look about her face as she came up to him.

"Hey there, Sarah. What's up? You look kind pensive," acknowledge her cousin.

The poor young lady pulled out the gift box from her purse and attempted to hand it to Justin.

"This is for you," she said with a bit of tension. "Saria and I pulled our money together to buy this. I know you've been going through a lot, and I hope that you will recover."

Justin was handed the little box, and when he opened it his eyes widened as he saw the Axle of Arceus in front of him. The silver chain and pendant were polished to near perfection, with the mental non-tarnished and every detail as clean and detailed as could be. A wide smile appeared on his face, feeling gratitude for the wonderful gift.

"Thank you, Sarah. I really love this gift," responded the man with gratitude. "Maybe one of these days I can buy you a gift in return."

To this, Sarah charged forward and hugged her cousin.

"You don't have to, Cousin. I just wanted you to feel better. I know you've been going through a lot. And just seeing you smile is enough for me."

In truth, Sarah, in many ways, was sort of like a little sister of Justin's. She practically grew up with him, and he was there to help facilitate her growth into the young woman she was now. Justin had plenty more cousins than Sarah, but none as close to him as her. And he honestly cherished her and the closeness he shared with her.

A bit of backstory on Sarah was important. Just like Fran, Sarah too was also an Orphan, though both of her parents in perhaps even more painful ways. Her father was an alcoholic who abandoned the family when she was still a child, and her mother died when she took her own life as a result of many failed marriage attempts and many other life complications that drove her to the brink. But the poor lass had always put on a brave face, never betraying a hint of dismay when she was with other people. And yet there were times when her traumas would bubble up to the surface, causing her to feel distressed in that she might reveal some personal life stories that nobody would be interested in hearing.

Sarah now lives back and forth between aunts and uncles, though in honesty this wasn't because she was a terrible niece. This was her personal preference, of getting to spend time with different family members and hanging out with different cousins. Every single one of the families she stayed with loved her presence, and there was even bickering over who would get the opportunity to have her stay with them. Though they all knew of her horrible and traumatic early life, they were all amazed at how she rebounded and made the most of things for herself. To some cousins she even proved an inspiration.

Justin knew all about how terrible Sarah's early life had been. In all honesty, he admired her strength and the resilience that she boasted. He only hoped that her current relationship with Virgil will be able to bring her even more stability in her life. The Zoroark was a tender lover, and he was careful to make sure to treat Sarah with care. This was perhaps the main thing Justin liked about Virgil, in that the pokémon was so diligent with his new master. Though when he one day saw Sarah with a bandaged neck and what looked like dried blood he wondered what sort of bedroom antics the two were getting into. But so long as nobody was hurt, he couldn't judge their hanky-panky in the slightest.

With this revelation complete, Sarah and Virgil decided to hang around the church courtyard to play some games and ride some of the rides. There was something about today that made things even more wholesome, and the two lovers were close to each other as they played everything from bottle toppling to hammer-bell ringing and even climbing onto the merry-go-round, bumper cars, and the small Ferris wheel. There was a serenity in the air, and for that afternoon everything seemed okay.

For a while in Sarah's life, everything seemed to be okay.

Soon, however, it was time to head home. Sarah and Virgil left the fairgrounds and went towards the Solis residence, happy to come back home after having spent so long playing and perhaps even earning a few small prizes from the games they played. As they went on, Sarah hugged Virgil's waste, pulling him close to her as they walked down the streets. And as they did, some people who were out and about, mostly nearby neighbors and people they knew, all waved at them and greeted them, happy to see the young and happy poképhile couple walking on by. They of their relationship with one another, and the two were not embarrassed to show it. They were in a community that accepted them, one which even sympathized with what happened to the Solis family and their home. To see the two of them together proved yet again that love was too strong a force to tear apart. They would not bow down to any violence, even if directed directly at them or their family.

But this didn't stop Sarah from feeling a bit paranoid, the poor lass feeling a bit traumatized after the attack on them and Saria and Razor back at the mall. But the good news was that Virgil was there to quell her nerves and make sure that she didn't have to look over her shoulder constantly.

The next time he'd do battle against that Garchomp, he will not back down.

The two lovers arrived at their family's home and entered, with the sound of cooking being heard coming from the kitchen as Mother Mary was busy with making dinner, all while the Handy Helpers were about cleaning and keeping the house in order. Things didn't seem too out of the usual at home, and Justin had already arrived and could be heard chipping away at his woodworking projects in the backyard, the sounds of power saws and other tools buzzing from his handiwork. And the Pastor was still at the church, tending to the Easter Fair and keeping things in order while hosting the Easter Lopunny, handing out candy filled eggs to children and small pokémon and making merry with everyone.

The two of them couldn't arrive to their room quick enough. Through all of their time walking back home together, Virgil and Sarah felt their desire start to burn hot, and when they entered into their room Sarah immediately locked the door as she and the Zoroark hopped onto bed. The two began cuddling one another, with the smell of Virgil's fur evident as it smelled like the same lilac-scented fur shampoo he'd always use whenever he bathed, and it was this scent that brought Sarah closer to him as she buried herself into his thick and soft fur.

"Oh, Virgil, I love cuddling your soft and smooth fur so much," said Sarah with an entranced tone. "I wish we could always stay cuddled up like this."

"I hope we can, too," the Zoroark replied back. "I hope to always have you in my embrace. And maybe we could do much more, if you're willing to do so."

Sarah lifted her head up and looked at Virgil softly in the eyes. She knew he was sincere about doing more, but also that he just wanted to make her happy. If they were to do more, then it would be so that the two could share a moment in love and passion.

"I'd love to," replied Sarah as she leaned into him. "We've been through a lot, Virgil, but even despite that I feel happy. Can you make me feel happier?"

Virgil leaned into Sarah as well. "I'd love to" was his reply.

The two connect their lips as they shared each other's passion. Their eyes closed as their tongues danced around one another's, the sound of their lips smacking filling the air of the room. It was a bit different for Sarah to kiss Virgil than a human, since he had a muzzle and a long snout. But she made due to deliver as much tender love and affection to her pokémon as their tongues danced around one another. Their tongues touched together and moved around each other, pressing against the other as though to get as close as possible, just like what their bodies did.

Soon, Virgil climbed on top of Sarah, pinning her down though being careful not to hurt her. He had a light and thin frame, so that meant he wouldn't be able to press down on her too hard. And with that, he wrapped arms around the woman and placed a clawed hand behind her head so he could bring her even closer to him. His body was warm and soft, which Sarah could feel even through her clothes. But as she delved even deeper into their passion, she wanted to get even close to her lover's body.

Sarah asked Virgil if she could get up to remove her clothes, to which Virgil obliged. He climbed off of her and she got out of the bed, slowly removing her articles of clothing in a teasing manner. She removed her shirt to reveal her bra, and then her skirt to reveal her panties. These two were the only articles of clothing that remained on her, and she looked sexually at her partner as he looked expectantly back at her. He was getting excited, as per the wagging of his tail.

And he was about to get even more excited for what she did next.

Sarah laid herself back down on the bed, and once on she undid the strap of her bra. She then beckoned Virgil to be the one to remove it, to which he did so with expectant glee. He revealed her soft mounds of human womanhood, her breasts being of a good C-cup size that were just so tender to both look at and feel. And Virgil did feel them. Like a curious child, Virgil grabbed his trainer's breasts with his hands, feel how bouncy and flesh they were. All Sarah could do was giggle at the curiosity of her pokémon, feeling her breasts being moved around and fondled with glee. She was happy to have her pokémon explore her body, feeling her up and noting how the human female anatomy was like.

With that, Virgil bent his head down and placed his muzzle to her right breast. It was clear what these mounds of motherhood were used for, for her then placed his mouth over her right nipple and began to suckle. Though milk would be coming out, he suckled her and made motions with his mouth and tongue to lick her sensitive nipple and suck on it as though it would produce milk. And Sarah moaned through this experience, feeling almost like a mother who was nursing her child. The feeling of being fondled and then sucked on was something she couldn't describe nor expect. It was as though the fully grown pokémon on top of her had become an infant who was in need of being mothered.

The suckling carried on for some time, with Virgil's passion only growing as he continued to nurse off of his nurse off of his trainer's breast. He was suckling on her right breast while he fondled her left one, doing circles with his clawed fingers on her nipple as a way of bringing her even closer to her release. But soon, even the nipple suckling had to stop, and Virgil pulled his head up and looked back at his trainer. He looked satisfied at what he had done, hoping his trainer got a good feeling out of all of this.

"Did you enjoy that, My Flower?" asked Virgil.

"Yes," swooned Sarah dreamily. "I love feeling like a mother. I just hope that you had fun playing with my tits and nursing off of me."

"I'd have liked for milk to come out, but I enjoyed in none the less." It was then that Sarah could feel something pressing against her thigh. "I guess now we can take thing even further."

Sarah knew what her pokémon meant, and with that she urged him to lower her panties so that they could carry on. He did just as he asked, lowering her final undergarment down and revealing her womanhood for him to ogle at. And one thing that Virgil noticed was the heavy pheromones that came from her snatch. He loved the scent of her passion, the smell almost driving him wild. He almost felt like diving in head first and engorging himself into her sexual mound. But first, he wanted to know how his trainer was doing so far.

"I take it you want to move along with our sexual encounter, My Flower?"

"Definitely," she replied back. "I'm all yours, Virgil. Do whatever you'd like."

Virgil smiled at hearing that. What he wanted to do next was taste her again. And with that, he bent his head down and placed his mouth onto her snatch, opening his muzzle and licking her entrance. He began eating her out, hoping to taste as much of her delicious flesh as he could. The pheromones soon began to grow stronger as Sarah's arousal grew, the woman moaning into the pleasure as she felt her lover's tongue lap at her entrance and use his tongue to great effect.

Sarah's sexual juices began to flow out of her pussy, feeding the Zoroark with another one of her fluids. And he greedily lapped at her wet pussy as he licked and then even nibbled on her soft flesh. He didn't sink his teeth into her, but more than certainly used his teeth to munch on her softly and suckle as Sarah bent her head back and cried out softly from the feeling of having her vaginal entrance both suckled and chewed on. It was proving quite a lot to handle, though she tried her best to hang on and try to keep herself from reaching climax too early. Virgil was a pro at eating his trainer out, knowing exactly what her trainer wanted and how to properly please her. And the more he suckled and chewed on her, the louder her moans became and the closer she got to release.

The two continued at this for a while longer, with their combined passions growing even stronger as they got even more engorged in the satisfaction that came with being eaten out and eating out. Virgil was getting drunk off of the scent of Sarah's pheromones, barely able to keep himself in control as he licked and chewed on his trainer's womanhood, hoping to instill as much pleasure into his trainer as he could. There was something about doing this that seemed rather strange to him in the back of his head, since he used to be a wild pokémon and this kind of sexual activity was not common in the wild. But hearing Sarah's moans and getting a whiff of her scent convinced him that this kind of sex was as enjoyable as the actual kind.

And speaking of the actual kind, now was the time to start the main event.

Virgil pulled away from Sarah's pussy, a line of saliva and juices mixed together dripping from his maw and her snatch as he pulled away. The dripple made him look the part of a savage beast, one who was thoroughly enjoying the moment of pleasuring himself and his partner. Sarah looked at him expectantly as he looked back at her in turn.

"Have you been enjoying this, My Flower?" asked the Zoroark.

"Yes, My Love," replied Sarah dreamily. "Please... take me... I want you to mate me."

Virgil smiled as he heard these words. "Your wish is my command, Flower."

With no need for any further encouragement, Virgil slinked his way forward and climbed on top of his lover once again, this time aligning his pelvis with his lover's. His canine member was already long and hard, a sign that he was fully aroused and ready to provide even more pleasure to his lover. He aligned his member with her entrance, getting ready to penetrate her as Sarah closed her eyes, waiting for the moment in which she would become one with her partner.

Virgil's canine tip touched her slit, a tremor going up Sarah's spine as she knew what was coming next. She could feel him push himself even more inside her, his canine cock rubbing against her clit as he push even further and further into her. Had she still been a virgin she would have felt her hymen be broken, a sign that she would have been made into a woman. But she was already a woman, and she was about to be taken by a lover whom she knew loved and cared for her so much. And as he pressed his cock even deeper into her depths, she had the hope that these moments would be sure to last. She wanted to spend even more time with her tricky fox as much as she could.

Soon, Virgil's member was completely buried inside of his lover, with him feeling how tight and warm his lover's insides were like. He was happy to see the closed eyes of his lover, seeing her pleasure as he had reached her depths, even though what remained of his member was the knot at the base of his cock. Thing would only get much better from here on, and as he began to pull out of her the tightness of Sarah's walls made Virgil's senses truly come alive. There was nothing quite like getting this close to a woman and having earned the trust of her, so much so that she was willing to have his cock inside of her and let him release his load deep inside of her.

Virgil began pulling out of Sarah, and when only a little bit of himself remained inside of her, he pushed himself back into her, sending shivers going up both of their spines as a result. The sex barely gotten started, and yet the young woman and the Zoroark were deep and engrossed in each other's passion. But since the Zoroark was a predator, he wanted to do one more thing as he'd commence with thrusting in and out of his lover.

Virgil opened his maw and went for Sarah's neck, once again biting down on her. Though this time, he decided against piercing her flesh and tasting her blood. This time, he merely wanted to chew on her, to taste her flesh from the outside and make Sarah feel like prey that was at the mercy of a wild beast. And Sarah was in love with this, the lass engrossed in the feeling of having her neck being munched on and the sensation of almost being like prey. The elation she got from this was indescribable, and she relished every moment of it.

This was the passion that the two lovers shared with one another: that Virgil would bite her in the neck and yet not hurt her and give into instinct to consume. He merely wanted to be her lover, to always have her affection and to always be close to her. She belonged to him now, as much as he belonged to her. And he never regretted meeting her ever since he was a starving Zorua who was on the verge of dying form hunger. He owed her his life and so much more, and now he was going to repay his debt. He wanted to show her how much she meant to him. And she meant everything to him.

It was an odd day to have passionate sex, this being Easter and a day that was sacred to Arceus. And yet the lovers were unable to control themselves, having the urge to show each other their intended affection even as this day arrived. They just hoped that Father Arceus didn't mind the lovers giving into their passion for one another and embracing each other in this moment.

There was something about her neck being bitten that drove a special kink that Sarah seemed to have. The feeling of being prey was something that struck a certain niche within her sexual preferences, something she thought she'd never be really into. But the feeling of having her neck munched on was enough to send shivers down her spine. In all honesty, she wondered why Virgil hadn't bitten her hard enough to draw blood from her like previous times. That would make her out even more to be prey, and it certainly would have helped Virgil satisfy his own predatory instincts with doing so.

But the Zoroark was far from wanting to hurt his trainer and lover this time. He wanted to satisfy her wishes, but at the same time keep himself from bringing harm to her. The last thing he wanted was to accidentally kill her while going hard on her neck. And as he did so he rhythmically thrust back into and out of her pussy, with his cock feeling every inch of her right and warm insides. The two kept a steady rhythm going for the next ten minutes, taking things slow and sensually and sexually feel every moment of Virgil's thrusts and his neck bites. And the two would get even more engrossed once Virgil began to thrust even harder and faster into her.

Virgil and Sarah's passions were increasing as he began to speed up the pace of his thrusting, though he stopped biting her neck and instead went for planting his muzzle on her lips, kissing her and sticking his tongue into her mouth and dancing around her tongue. Their crotches were starting to get wet as their sexual fluids began to combine, making a wet squelching noise with every thrust into her. And the Zoroark would only continue with speeding up his pelvic thrusts as his thighs slapped against her spread legs and her pussy began to contract and pulsate in response to his increase in speed. Their breathing was becoming much faster as Sarah let out soft moans into the thrusting and kisses, and her mind was filled with nothing else but sexual desire.

Sarah wanted this feeling so badly. This was the kind of sex that people on dream of, and her heightened sense of pleasure told the tale of a woman who was nearing the end of her rope. She loved feeling her lover's cock deep inside of her, the rubbing of her pussy with the constant pulls and thrusts deep inside of her. But now that was coming to a close, and her elation would soon reach a pinnacle that she would not be able to withstand. The passion inside of her heart and the elation of her mind were at levels that were just incredible. And she couldn't wait for the moment that her lover would bathe her inside with his hot and sticky spunk, filling her womb with enough seed to impregnate a pokémon who was of the same egg group as him.

And her voice let him know of her coming rapture.

"Oh... Virgil!" she cried out with a gasp. "Please... cum inside me... Make me yours."

These words were music to the Zoroark's ears, with him also coming close to the end as he felt the familiar, impending need to ejaculate and release his load into his lover. And that moment was now at the crux of arriving.

"You are mine, Sarah," said Virgil in a strained voice. "And with this, you are now mine... forever!"

Virgil thrust one last time into his trainer, burying himself as deeply as he could go into her. He pushed his knot painfully inside her, causing a sting to both him and her. And when he was about to release his knot inflated in size as blood began to pool, locking them together and keeping anything from spilling out. Now there was no way the torrent that was to come would escape.

And with that, both lovers jumped off the precipice, ready to end into infinity.

Cum gushed out of Virgil's cock in mighty spurts that seemed to have no end, with his balls throbbing slight as semen left his testes and shot straight into Sarah's womb. The cum was hot and sticky, filled with all the millions of semen that were searching to breed the woman. And the knot that had inflated at his base made sure that none of the semen that was shot out could be squirted out even if there was no more room. And Sarah's womb was definitely filling with more and more sperm, the woman feeling warmth in the deepest and most sacred reaches of her body. It was a feeling that she didn't want to end, something that she hoped would carry on forever.

But in truth, Sarah could barely think that thought as her mind had gone out like a lightbulb. Her mind came out of her body as the ahegao was noticeable on her face, a look that told of the mind-numbing pleasure that she was now feeling. As for Virgil, his mind too was also being rocked, feeling as though it was being bent around due to the sensation of his cock gushing all of the seed in his balls into Sarah's womb. And due to the weakness in his arms as a result of climax, he collapsed on top of Sarah, though his lightweight frame didn't crush her or even weigh her down too much.

The two lovers were in an after-orgasm embrace, their minds wandering off as they shared this moment in absolute bliss. And there was nothing else quite like it. After starting off with a chest feeding, and then a cunnilingus session, the two ended off in such a wonderful state of bliss that neither of them could describe. And it was something that the two cherished, hoping to have many more moments like this sometime in the future.

Virgil lifted his head up and looked at the closed eyes of Sarah, who then finally began to open hers up. Her eyes looked right at Virgil's, a look of reverie and glee about them as she looked at the male pokémon who claimed her as his own. She had a womb full of semen to prove that she now belonged to the Zoroark. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

"Did you like this?" wondered Sarah dreamily.

"Very much, My Flower," replied Virgil. "And I hope that we can bond like this again in the future. This was a lot of fun."

"I know we will. And I'm looking forward to it... My Lover," she said with a smile.

"So am I."

The two waited a while for Virgil's knot to go down before he could pull out his member. When he did, though, a torrent of seed came pouring out of Sarah, as well as her stomach deflating a little bit from the semen leaving her body. Though perhaps it would have been best if they placed a towel down, they would now have to clean the bedsheets as the air was starting to fill with the pheromone-filled scent of semen. But they didn't care if they had to clean themselves or the bed up. They had the best time of their lives together, and nothing would take that away.

It was then that the voice of Mother Mary could be heard knocking on the door, telling the two that dinner was almost done. And with that, Sarah and Virgil got off of bed to clean themselves up and get ready to eat at the dinner table.

For Sarah and Virgil, this had proven to be a magical time. It was such a tender and sincere sex session that would only further cement their bond together. And the two were looking forward to all of the love and passion they would get to share in the days to come. Soon, Sarah would have to return to school, and Virgil would be coming in tow. But the two would always have each other no matter where they went. And this was something they both hoped would never change.

After cleaning themselves up, Sarah putting on fresh clothes, and changing sheets to less cum stained ones, Sarah and Virgil left the room and went for dinner. They wondered if cousin Justin was doing better, and whether or not he was no longer so upset now that he got his silver pendant gift, as well as if Team Shroud was still hatching another plan of retaliation against the Solis household. This final thought left the two uncomfortable, but it was a reality they faced.

Whatever the future had in store, however, would only be known once the destined day had arrived. And though it was now the end of Easter, tomorrow would be a new day, one filled with the possibilities for love and affection.

So the two could hope...