Pokemon Domestic to Feral

Chapter 3: Heart (part a)

Tavi had just finished one of his new morning walks and sent his younger brother back home.  He wasn't sure if he should call them patrols, after all he was just aimlessly wandering the lower areas of Skyback mountain.  The Flareon believed he had pinpointed most of the small streams and creeks that were around along with locating the most suitable human campsites he routinely checked.  He had only encountered three humans so far besides the rangers, two had been just walking near one of the lower roads.  Tavi waited over an hour till they started climbing higher before he showed himself.  The couple had excitedly called when the saw him, the female flashing several pictures before he growled and advanced.  Wisely they had backed away and after another half hour made there way back down to the road and walked to where they had left their car.

The other human was his first meeting with a trainer.  He had smelled the smoke and found the camp before anyone else had.  A small fire had been started and the near adult female had a small pot she was setting on a stand over the flame.  As he watched she pulled out a long cloth bag out of her very large backpack.  With in moments Tavi realized it was a canvas for a small tent that she was starting to lay out.   Acting the Flareon dashed out grabbing the pot, dumping the warming water out over the flames in a hiss of smoke and steam.

Turning at the noise she quickly noticed and called out.  “A Flareon!”  Her eyes squinted as she dropped a hand to her belt and grabbed a pokeball.  “Bella GO!”   The human cried tossing the ball.

Tavi decided the best course of action was to ignore both her and the Delcatty she had released.   He stepped closer and toss the pot near her pack before going back and yanking the metal stand out it had been sitting on.  He turned and kicked dirt over the remains that still slightly burned figuring that he could check on it later as he tossed the stand to the pot.

“Hey what do yo think your doing?”  The girl asked surprised at what she was watching.  With speed that astonished the trainer Tavi tackled the cat and latched onto the scruff of its neck and the purple fur surrounding it.  The Delcatty was only able to utter a cry of shock as her neck and head were drove in to the dirt pinned under the Flareon.   “Stop!  What are you doing!”  The female cried rushing forward.  Tavi actually bit in to the neck and heard a small cry of pain before he shifted and started dragging the cat out of the clearing. 

Seeing the girl grabbing for a pokeball he rolled on to the Delcatty and pinned it against his chest and blocked the red beam which hit his back harmlessly.  “Let her go!”  She cried tossing out her only other pokeball calling out her Bulbasaur.  The human had run to the side hoping to come at Tavi from a different direction while he was distracted with the Bulbasaur.  

Tavi stood up and turned not to the other pokemon but to the large pack that was sitting a ways off.  He blew out a short burst of flame over the backpack which held the girls belongings before he laid down part way on top of the cat.  He saw the shock on the trainers face at the thought of possibly losing all her equipment.  Tavi knew the nights could still be very cold and the days cool, the loss of clothing and the tent near by was a very real threat.

“Flar eee on/You have to leave.”  He told the human.

“Bullllba/Make us.”  The plant pokemon spoke trying to sound intimidating.  Tavi turned back to the Delcatty which seemed to still be whimpering slightly under him and unwilling to act.  A few times Tavi had battles where desperate trainers threw out inexperience or worse pampered pokemon who were basically useless and the Delcatty had seemed to do nothing but cry or whimper since she was tackled.

“Stand up.”  He said moving around to behind the cat.  He bumped hard on her rear when she refused to move.

“Jacob, Razor leaf.”  The girl cried out.  Tavi just hunched and waited as most of the leaves shot by.  Obviously the Bulbasaur was either a lousy aim or to worried about harming the other pokemon.

“Get up and walk or I will bite you much harder than last time.”  He told the feline.  The Delcatty gained its paws then darted forward in a bid for freedom.  Tavi kept pace and just before she could dart around a bush he tripped her up and sent her tumbling.

“Leave her alone!!”  The Bulbasaur charged forward only to come to a skidding halt when the Flareon opened its mouth and the trainer screamed for him to stop.

“Jacob stop!”  She called again, “Please Mr. Flareon. Please let Bella go.”  She was almost in tears begging the flame pokemon.

Tavi stared hard at the Bulbasaur wondering if a flame attack might help things along, “Jacob?”  He asked receiving the slightest of twitches in response.  “Go pack you trainer's stuff.  Your leaving now or all three of you are going to end up hurt.”

It seemed the threat to his trainer was a far more effective motive than anything else causing the Bulbasaur to hurry to the back and try shoving the pot and a few of the other items back inside.  “Bulb!”  Was its only answer to the near frantic females questions.  Tavi sat beside the Delcatty waiting while the grass pokemon finally made the girl understand as he tried to fold up the canvas as she zipped closed her pack and heaved it up onto a shoulder.

With the canvas shoved under one arm and the flexible poles in the other hand the human stumbled after her Bulbasaur.  Tavi had the feline moving before she got to close keeping at least ten feet between himself and the human or Bulbasaur.  It took the flame pokemon more than an hour to move the group far enough down the mountain for his liking.  They crossed two rutted paths and a small dirt road before the Flareon stopped at a small glade where one of the creeks widened out making a small shallow pool to one side.

When he allowed the Delcatty to run to its owner crying Tavi moved over to the waters edge digging out a root of one of the plants growing there.  Remembering what he had been taught he gently rolled the root against a rock under the water removing most of the dirt but trying not to tear the skin or remove many of the tendrils before he carried it back to the trainer.  Before he was even half way there Jacob jumped forward.  Tavi wasn't paying much attention till he realize the Bulbasaur had shot something at him.

The Flareon could feel the sudden rush of growth as the seed twined into his fur and began digging into the skin underneath his coat.  Tavi snorted,  Leach seed, hardly and effective attack against him but he was betting it was one of the grass pokemon's more powerful moves.   He literally sidestepped the pokemon as it tried to tell him to stay away and kept going to the female who had the Delcatty pulled up into her lap.  He dropped the root and huffed at the feline watching as it buried its head farther into her trainers stomach and began shivering in fear.  “Chew on this, swallow the juice and spit out the rest.  It will help you relax.”  In truth it was supposed to help muscle pains but he remembered Leafeon telling him it could do both.

He stepped back turning away suddenly hearing movement.  He spun and caught the charging Bulbasaur on the nose as he used its head as a spring board to vault over its body.  As the grass pokemon's nose hit the ground it caught causing him to tumble end over end and land flat out on its stomach.  The Flareon walked a few feet out near to the center of the clearing.  He reached his mouth over his back and bit hard into the seed as he felt the first light pull on his energy.  With the best grip he had Tavi tore the seed away with his teeth taking along bits of fur and skin as it stripped away.

The one thing Tavi knew was that this couldn't be about being nice or leaving trainers with wounded pokemon.  The Flareon let his internal heat rise pushing hard as the glade warmed around him.  This was his first encounter as guardian and what he wanted most was to show was Power!!  He let out a Flame thrower blast straight into the air creating a column of fire that topped more than twenty-five feet and radiated enormous waves of heat.

“Jacob Return.”  He heard the girl cry after just the first few seconds.   'Good.' Tavi thought maybe she understood and he wouldn't have to harm her pokemon at all.  He held the attack for as long as he could making sure it didn't waver or falter.  As he took several deep breaths he watched the female hold her Delcatty tight.  With nothing more the Flareon raced out of the clearing howling as it went charging back the way it came.    

“Strong and Firm. Force the humans to leave or make them if you need to.”  The words echoed as he ran back to the first site to check things over.  He wondered how far he would have to go when a real challenge presented itself.

Tavi got back to his den just as the sun was setting sighing to himself seeing the Lombre named Mince already waiting outside.  “I'm hungry.” The pokemon complained.

“I showed you where to find food, even helped you find a den with a food store.  What..”  Tavi started.

“It's all gone.”  Mince interrupted, “and it is hard to find any food.”

'GONE?'  Tavi thought to himself.  He had helped the Lombre move less than a week ago with a store that could have feed his family for twice that long.  “I'm not helping you tonight.  I am tired and I haven't eaten yet either.”  The hopeful look in the other face really was beginning to irritate the Flareon, the Lombre along with two others were useless on their own.  It wasn't the first time he wished he could drive them out too.  They were lazy, caused problems, and he was not sure which but one of them was now stealing food rather than gather it.

Tavi moved into his den, it was a small cave that was hidden by bushes.  It was large enough for a nice size family and the previous pokemon had had pulled in dirt and packed it down covering the rock floor and making a nice livable area.  The Flareon walked over and curled up into his nest that he had build to one side of the cave watching as the Lombre struggled in behind him and began sniffing and poking around in the dark.  “Did you need something else?”  Tavi asked once he was comfortable.

“Where is the food?”  Mince asked.

“There isn't any.”  The Flareon stated.

“But you said you were hungry.  What you won't share?”  The Lombre seemed upset stamping its feet in the dirt figuring that Tavi was hiding something edible.

“I don't get to eat unless I find something to eat.  I didn't have the time today and I am tired so I am going to sleep.  Not everyone get to eat everyday sometimes you go without.”  Actually Tavi still had plenty of energy and it wasn't do dark yet but he was damn tired of the whining.

“Your supposed to take care..” 

“I AM NOT YOUR TRAINER or your mother.”  He barked out stopping the other.  “I am guardian of the mountain if you don't like it here leave!  Either way,”  Tavi stood growling as he stepped forward, “you will leave my den now or I'll make sure food is the last thing you will be worrying about.”  The growl and threat was enough to have the Lombre scrambling out of the den into the night.

He grumbled to himself as he curled back up.  Everyone seemed to think he was here to fix their problems.  True most had settled right in, several even working together the first few days but now since a few of them had dug up and gorged on the unused winter stores many had to work to find fresh food or edible plants and roots that were just sprouting.  Then he had been approached by Politoed who claimed that several of the fish she had caught in the pond near the mountains base were gone, taken.  It wasn't that he didn't believe the Politoed she had passed out fish before to those who had really been hungry, it was the fact that she expected him to take care of the problem.

He was still mulling the problem over days later when a cry sounded in the trees, the human alert.  He finally felt he knew it was some kind of pokemon in the trees that made the noise but every time he heard it he never had time to ask questions and when he could he never thought to.  The Flareon made a quick check though the area before heading down.  As it turned out he found more rangers this time with four vehicles.  He growled as he backed away, they were going to dump more pokemon who needed care.  He almost thought of turning away before he had a bright spark of inspiration.  Running back up the hill he quickly gathered the Lombre, a Servine, and the Purugly who he nearly had to drag out of its den to get it moving.  He only told them that he had a new place for them that was far better than here before heading out.  With more inciting words and promises he led them back to the rangers.

The Servine realized what was happening first and tried to bolt when he heard the commotion ahead.  With a howl and a bark that was sure to catch the humans attention Tavi used agility and swiftly caught the Servine pinning it to the ground as it twisted and wriggled under him.  By the time he had drug the struggling pokemon out into the open three rangers had come forward.  The Flareon growled keeping the other pinned as he looked around, already there was a dozen pokemon out of their cages and still more were being freed as he watched.

He bullied the Servine forward letting out just the tiniest puff of flame on its back when it used a vine to whip at him.  It was a struggle and the rangers seemed to be doing nothing even when Tavi tried to scratch at the front of one of the closed empty cages.  After rolling around a bit more one of the rangers finally opened the cage.  When Tavi turned to look the Servine made a last bid for freedom throwing its head backwards and slamming into the Flareon's muzzle causing him to stumble away.

The Servine made a dozen yards dodging two rangers before it was struck in the side by a yellow glowing beam.  It stumbled but still kept its feet moving forward till it crashed into a bush.  The grass pokemon twisted and thrashed before it rolled out and back onto its feet running directly back towards the rangers.  It took several minutes for them to get the pokemon into a cage as it struggled and trashed about.  After smashing into the wire sides several times it flopped down and kicked its feet uselessly into the air.

Wondering if he was going to have to spend the day searching out the other two Tavi called out for the Lombre and Purugly glad when the pair came out of hiding slowly creeping forward before stopping a short way from the Flareon.  “Neither of you belong here.”  He spoke plainly. “The rangers will find you a good home.”  Rather than force them into cages he made them both sit in front of a ranger and turned his attention to the pokemon who had already been let loose.

Although it had been obvious that a few had made a dash for freedom the Flareon told himself they wouldn't likely be a problem.  He spent hours questioning every pokemon left and out of the twenty-seven he spoke to five he sent back to their cages.

“Please. Please.”  Tavi heard the cry from the Servine as they began loading up his cage.  “Let me out.  I promise I won't steal anymore.”  Although he hadn't been sure the confirmation angered the Flareon as he marched to the cage growling.  He was actually stopped by a ranger before he could reach the cage.

“We will take it away that should be enough for you.”  The Flareon huffed a few times in irritation at the human before he gathered the rest of the pokemon and headed back up the mountain.  He pointed out some of the best areas he had found and possible dens but still had a dozen pokemon when he got closer to the area where most were living. 

The group slowed hearing the Rattata yelling in the trees calling them to stop and several others along the ground who were standing in the way stopping the Flareon and its group from going forward.  Next was an argument filled with barks, wails, squeaks, and all manner of noises.  Tavi shook his head unsure what exactly he was supposed to do.  It wasn't like he could send the pokemon back and several of the pokemon stopping them hadn't been here that long anyway.  It shocked him when he heard a loud bark and Leafeon took control of the argument.

“Enough all of you!!  This used to be a place of happiness.  A spot where pokemon could live and raise families and enjoy life.  If that is what you want then each of you has a right to be here.  Does anyone not want to live here?”  The question seemed to be taken seriously by everyone and considered by all.  “That Flareon,” Tavi flinched from the callous introduction, “promised to protect the whole mountain which means all the sides so there is plenty of room.  And when other pokemon hear of it they will move here as well.  If your gonna yell and scream every time someone new shows up all you will end up doing is wasting a lot of time accomplishing nothing, unless your willing to harm others who only want the same thing you do, a safe place to live.”

Tavi stepped towards his father trying to thank or speak to him but the Leafeon growled turning away.  He could hear the words, “Stupid Fool.”  Muttered among the growl as the grass pokemon left.  Tavi looked back over the group before hanging his head and heading home.  What did it matter that this time he had made sure every pokemon who he brought up seemed willing to try and work to survive.  They wanted him to fix problems and when he tried, no one seemed to care, and no one even realized that the problem pokemon were gone.

After a near sleepless night Tavi guided several of the newcomers around to spots where he felt there would be homes that would work well for those who had yet to find a spot.  In the late morning he was left walking up a rocky slope following a small strip of water that shifted and worked its way down the rocks to become a small creek below.  He had a Larvitar in tow, the last pokemon who seemed unpleased with all the places to live so far.  The male had asked to be called Stream and wanted to find a home as close to water as possible.  Although any normal Larvitar might stay away he had always liked to play and listen to water and wanted his home near some water that moved and made sound.

The two crested the rise and came to a wide grass meadow or at least that was what it seemed like.  It wasn't very wide but seemed to run quite a ways back.  On one side was a sharp rocky area which ran with the curve of the mountain back to a cliff and the other side seemed to rise some then drop off. After the first few steps the ground lowered slightly and Tavi stepping into a spongy moss like growth that left his paws soaked and open water spots where his feet had been placed.

It wasn't but two steps before the Larvitar squealed playfully running out splashing its paws among the growth that hid a few inches of water.  The Flareon continued to carefully walk out noticing a clear spot among all of the green.  The area was no bigger than his body and near the center the water seemed to build up like a mushroom as it sent ripples out across the small puddle.

“A spring how awesome is that.  I want to stay here!”  The pokemon said jumping back to Tavi before he ran off again.  “Look there is another one over here.”  He cried a ways off.  The Flareon headed towards the back side where there was small cliff slope that rose dozen plus yards with a dense growth of brush and bushes at its base.  Tavi considered the area, it would be impossible for Stream to climb the rise behind the brush but if it could be used as a den then the whole water field would be his front door.  Also they way they came wasn't to bad but it might make carrying any food up difficult.  

His thoughts were interrupted as Stream raced by trying to reach the brush ahead of the Flareon.  Tavi shook his head and changed directions again heading to check out the one side he couldn't see well.  After a few paces the ground climbed slightly and dried out.  What at first looked like it might be another steep drop or cliff turned out to be a two foot drop before the ground leveled out and in the next ten feet it squeezed together forming a path that hugged the mountain side.  Tavi followed the path taking a turn around a corner and stopped, this side had a slope that leveled out more and wasn't as sheer as the other side.  The path continued to run along the mountainside until it reached a forested area.  It was by no means the lush growth further down and still seemed like it held short drops but it definitely held berry bushes and other food stuff.  It wouldn't be easy but if Stream wanted he could easily live here by himself, especially if he wanted some privacy.  It would be quite a hike back before he found any company but the Larvitar seemed far more interested in water than other pokemon.

The two met later as Tavi was making a meal out of some of the more riper spring berries, they were small hard and tart but still filling and suited the Flareon's mood of the past two days.  After agreeing to check back with Stream in a few days he made his way back home.

“Tavi?”  The Flareon's mind jumped even as his nose twitched telling him it was his sister, “Tavi?” she repeated.

“Umbreon.”  He tried sounding awake and alert even though his mind was still mostly asleep and his body craved more rest.  The weather had dried which was a nice break from the showers and drizzly days so he had begun the task of chasing humans off including a fight with two trainers on the previous day who took turns trying to capture him.  After doing some serious damage to several pokemon the pair decided to back out and head for a pokemon center.  

“Are you okay?”  She asked.  Suddenly Tavi could feel her body as she rubbed against him fur ticking his side.

“Just tired, what did you need?”  As he tried to stand she leaned over him and flopped on top pinning him down before she rolled off with her paws still over his back.

“Sorry.”  Umbreon said giggling, “It's early go back to sleep.  We can talk when you get up.”  Tavi waited while she adjusted herself curling up around him as he slowly started drifting off again.  He felt her paws around his neck pulling his head over into an embrace.  After a moment of trying to wriggle away he gave up and slipped back in to sleep as the Umbreon hugged him giving an occasional lick to the back of her brothers head.

He woke up hours later, it was late morning and for some reason he was now feeling charged, full of energy, and even playful.  He could feel his sisters rhythmic breathing but he still felt her paws tighten around his neck when he tried to move away.  With a little smile he worked trying not to wake her as the Flareon wiggled forward in her paws till she was gripping more around his shoulders.  He gently rolled until his paws were under him and scooted in till he was pressing against her chest.  Tavi stretched his neck and head out and in one quick motion bit the scruff and side of her neck hauling her forward while he stood up and rolled over.  The result was that Umbreon went into a tumble with him till he let go making her land hard on the opposite side of the den before he pounced on her side licking her long ears as she struggled under him trying to figure out what had happened.

Umbreon couldn't help giving an odd purr when she realized what he was doing.  Maybe he was willing to go much farther than she expected.  “You know dad told me to leave.”  She informed him pressing herself to the ground while pushing her hind quarters up some.

Tavi kept licking even as he slid of his sister.  “Of course he does.”  The Flareon finally stood up when his belly rumbled.  The female scurried forward pushing her way out of the den before him wagging her tail and scent in front of him.  When Tavi exited his den he watched his sister staring out into the forest while her tail wagged excitedly behind her.   He slowly stretched out, it was later than he normally woke but he felt extra energetic and decided a quicker patrol today would be good then he could spend some of the morning and the afternoon with his sister.

Umbreon looked back over her shoulder keeping her tail raised and wiggling her butt behind her only to see he wasn't watching, he was walking away!  “Hey, are you just going to leave me here?”  Umbreon demanded of her brother.

“Something to eat then a quick patrol.”  He muttered to himself but loud enough so she could hear.  He turned at her growl watching as she advanced.  “What!?” the male finally asked when she was just a foot away and huffing at him.

“You're going to just leave me here like this?”  She spat out.  Even if he was her brother and she should probably leave, those licks on her ears had said he was interested and got her a little heated.  Now he had backed off like she didn't even exist, brother or not she wasn't going to let him play with her like this.

“Sis.  I am the guardian here, I'll look around quick and come right back.”  Actually Tavi was finding it hard to be still.  He wanted to run, jump, roll.  For a moment he had an image of pouncing on his sister and playing again like when they were cubs.  He even took a step forward considering the leap when she sat down grinning.

“So, you don't mind, if we send the afternoon together?”  She asked in a sultry little tone.

“Of course not.  I won't ever be like dad and try to kick you out.  You're welcome to stay as long as you like.”  He spoke firmly and with irritation over the fact she had ended up in his den at dawn.

“Dad was thinking about Eevee.”  Tavi tried to puzzle out what his sister had just said as she stood up and rubbed up against him.  “All right.” Umbreon spoke again.

“All right what?” The Flareon asked as he leaned against his sister.  He was having trouble following what his sister was saying and began rocking on his paws once again feeling the need to do Something besides stand there.

Umbreon laughed as she jumped away crouching just a few feet away wiggling her rear as she looked back.  “Let's go!”  Seeing he hadn't even stepped forward she wondered if she shouldn't entice him more rather than try and help him finish his patrol.  “I'll come help.  You said food first right?”

Tavi turned and exploded forward leaping clear over his sister and charged off into the brush.  He felt like he was floating as his paws directed his body around trees and over shrubs.  The Flareon could hear and feel the Umbreon follow as she strived to keep up.  Only once before had he charged this recklessly down the slopes.  That time worry and fear drove him, this time it was sheer joy.

Being reckless though has consequences, he wasn't quite able to clear one bush when he leaped.  His fore paw was snagged by the end of a broken branch and caught long enough to twist the Flareon's body.  Tavi hit the ground leg sliding under him as he was slammed into the dirt.  He tried to roll and nearly ended up on his feet only to collapse a second later without breath or balance both robbed from the impact.

The male laid shuddering and gasping for air that seemed to thin to help his body.  His eyes saw nothing but a blur,  his ears roared as his heart started racing, and his mind seemed close to blacking out as he continued dragging in lung fulls of air which he expelled a second later.

The two rough licks on his muzzle combined with the soft voice helped him try to gain some control, “Relax, slower breaths.”

“Can't.... breett.”  He gasped.  The tongue resumed lapping at his muzzle and the side of his face. “Relax everything will be fine.”  She spoke soothingly.

When he was calm enough to open an eye he nearly got her tongue in it as she continued licking and soothing her brother.  She was able to get him into a seated position and helped him lean against her placing a paw and leg over his back while she rested her head on top of his.  Suddenly Umbreon was reminded of Eevee and the fact that she actually stood taller than both her brothers.  Thoughts of size vanished as he turned and nuzzled himself against her chest letting out a long slow breath.

“Feeling better?”  She asked squeezing him closer and wrapping her tail around his rear.  Tavi took several breaths through his sisters fur feeling the same restless energy building again as he tried to pull away and stand on his own.

The Flareon took a few slow breaths before he walked forward waving with his tail for his sister to follow.  There was an Oran berry bush nearby that might provide him with a few berries and several plants nearby that might provide him with a meal.

After several quick bites he led her to several places where he could look out over some of the smaller roads searching for parked cars.  Another half hour and they had checked the most likely camping sites and clearing where humans were likely to hang out.  Tavi dropped down on a grassy slope stretching out in the sunlight relaxing out the last of the mornings event.  The Flareon was lost in his own thoughts but smiled as he felt a nose nuzzling down his chest with light licks making him automatically spread his hind legs.

It wasn't until several rather rough licks were placed against his sheath did his eyes snap open in surprise seeing a black form over him.  Tavi tried to press his legs closed as heat rushed to his face and member while he used his fore paws against her sides to move her away.  She moved but not in a way that he expected.  A second later he was staring at her rear which started a few inches away from his nose giving him an unobstructed view of her slightly swollen folds.

More powerful than any magnet his eyes were drawn to the light red puffy skin in the sea of black fur.  His head moved forward with mouth hanging open as every sense he had soaked up what was in front of him.  Umbreon tried to stay still as her brother moved so that there was the barest space that could be considered one between his nose and her sex.  It felt like each inhale was being drawn off her sex while each exhale rushed over her sensitive skin leaving her quaking and fighting against each simple breath just to stay still and quiet.

For Tavi the seconds raced by as he squeezed his eyes shut and his mind began blurring with multiple images and scenes that had been invading both night and day dreams over the past week now that spring was in full swing.  

“Leafeon.”  He whispered seeing only the pokemon that had been present in those dreams since he had spoken with his father.  Umbreon gave a yip of surprised fear as she tore down the slope and buried herself in the brush.  Her heart hammered in near terror at the thought of her father catching her with her tail lifted for her brother especially after what happened last year with Jolteon.

“Sis?”  She could hear her brothers puzzled call as she gained enough courage to poke her head out the the bush she was under.  With only her head sticking out she scanned the area twice sniffing deeply and trying to find any hint of a scent beyond herself or her brother.  She waited as he walked down to her sitting not but a foot away.  Anger built up as she stared at her brother.  Did he think this was some game?  She was so furious she couldn't even convey her feeling with a growl, 'I will tear him apart if he start laughing.'  She promised herself.

She watched him dip his head and try to poke his nose into the brush, “Your in heat!”   He spoke with both surprise and awe.

“Of course!  What do you think...” She had to stop even through her anger she could see the genuine shock as he drank in her scent once more.

“You... we...”  Tavi stopped having no clue what to say.  Umbreon finally stepped out sitting so close she could stare at his eyes and nearly pick out the individual hairs on his nose.  Could he not understand?  Last night she had almost had Eevee mounting her before her father stopped him and explained a few things before literally forcing his daughter to leave she had spent half the night alone before thinking to pay her brother a visit.

“Tavi?” She asked when he turned and walked away.  She could feel the confusion and uncertainty as she followed the Flareon back up the hill and all the way back to his den.  When they were finally outside he turned to confront her.

“Dad made you leave because of Eevee.”  He said trying to piece together the bit in his mind which seemed to keep breaking each time he made a revelation when it fit together.  

“Yes” She spoke softly waiting a moment before asking her own burning question.  “Why did you try to call for Dad?”  She watched as he dipped his head in pure embarrassment.  He had to swallow a few times before he could finally articulate an answer.

“I wasn't thinking about Dad.”  Tavi told his sister.  She considered for a moment trying to put together a few things her younger brother had said, and the fact he still seemed so surprised with the revelation of her condition.  She gave up after a moment she was having a hard time just thinking as her body now was making its needs more known now that her shock from earlier was forgotten.  

Umbreon walked down her brother's side sniffing under his tail as she felt him shiver when her nose bumped into his sac.  His scent spoke volumes she could still smell his musk and even his sense his arousal on the other side of those two orbs.  She wondered exactly how much it would take as he sidestepped slightly when she rubbed back up his other side.

“Have you ever been with a female before brother?”  She asked.

“YES!” He blurted out quickly trying to stand still and face his sister.

“A Leafeon or a Bayleef?”  Umbreon asked as she began walking a slow circle in front of him stopping long enough to be sure his eyes dropped when she lifted her tail.  Tavi forced his head to turn and stare at a tree several feet away, was she asking him to mate with her?  And what about the possible outcome?  He knew he wasn't the same pokemon as before but was he really ready to mate and end up giving her an egg?

Tavi was finally able to gain more control of himself as he continued thinking.  His body was still energetic and there was a driving need for action, like jumping on her back, but now like in battle he allowed that need to exist but not control him.

“Brother.”  Tavi jumped forward as he felt her muzzle and nose against his ball sac again.  He heard her light laugh,  “Are you sure you've mated before brother?”

“Not actually mated.”  He responded before asking the question.  “Do you want me to mate with you?”  He heard what sounded like little purrs of pleasure emanating from the Umbreon as she turned and presented her rear to him again.  He took two unconscious steps forward before stopping, “What about an egg?”

“I'll tell Dad I found someone.  Please brother I can't stand it!”  The female moaned backing up and shoving her rear at Tavi.  As much as he was tried to keep thinking the scent of her heat, the sight of her sex, and her begging voice were far to much for the Flareon to simply set aside or ignore.

He shoved his nose just under her tail hole and began lapping at her folds which were already slick and dripping with her arousal. She tasted so different from Leaf and her juices were far more plentiful.  He only needed to lap up what leaked out before it was waiting again with his next swipe.  Tavi tilted his head and pushed his tongue inside causing the Umbreon to yip and grind back against his muzzle.  Her scent was creating a whole new kind of fire inside awakening even more of his body and causing his member to burn with a need of its own.

Tavi had to take several steps back to pull himself free of his sister as she strove to keep him inside.  With the gentlest of breaths he blew out over her folds watching as she howled jumping back and rocking her hips back and forth as she ground herself against his muzzle.  Umbreon rocked through her orgasm that had been stronger than any she had given before, even by her other brother.  She turned on shaky legs to watch her brother who was now attending to himself on his side with his head between his legs.  Slowly she moved over to him nuzzling along his privates trying to work his mouth off his shaft.

After several attempts she growled lightly, that was not how she was going to play the game.  With just enough force to draw blood she bit into his muzzle and yanked his head back.  Umbreon growled just a bit louder as she let go, she was going to have his shaft inside her one way or another and it was time he stopped teasing her.  In one smooth motion she wrapped her tongue around his tip and guided his whole member inside with a slurp, taking it all the way to the knot.  With teeth that just lightly held it in place Umbreon sucked hard lashing her tongue against it making the Flareon under her whine, twist, and shift.  Little did she know that most of his movement was his effort to work his way underneath his sister.

She huffed at him a few times around his shaft as she was forced to adjust because he was pulling at one of her hind legs.  She had no clue what he was doing till he yanked on both hind legs forcing her to squat down or risk toppling over or landing on him.

“BREEE!” Umbreon screamed out lifting her head to the sky as his muzzle met her neither lips and his tongue drove deep inside.  She pressed back even as she hunched more and sucked his shaft back inside her muzzle getting a heavy shot of pre and musk as his hips jerked up.  

Tavi was getting close, although she wasn't very skilled and was totally ignoring his swelling knot her taste and scent were stroking this new flame into an inferno that made him feel like his balls were about to explode.  The Flareon was far to engrossed to see or realize what was going on around him, though he did feel the painful graze of her teeth that ended with her jaw slamming shut an inch from his tip as the Umbreon tore her head away.  It also took his burning mind several seconds to realize she was no longer standing over him and there was nothing left to lick.  He picked out several loud barks and a growl but couldn't careless as he was driven by the burning desire to finish.

It took him just ten seconds of a deep suck and a few knot squeezes to get that release and just like his sisters juices he inhaled every speck greedily gulping down a large load.  By the time his panting finally slowed and he looked around Umbreon was long gone and Leafeon stood not far away.

“You know that was your sister don't you.”  Leafeon stated simply watching as Tavi nodded.  “And you realize she would have ended up with your pup?”  Without waiting for an answer he asked the next question.  “Did you realize she was in Heat!?”

Tavi could finally recognize anger in his fathers words.  “Not at first it wasn't until...”  The Flareon stopped wondering if he should be telling his father how he worked that one out.  Now that he wasn't burning inside he closed his legs trying to hide what was left from his father he was about to say more when his nose twitched.  Tavi took a deep breath and began licking his muzzle repeatedly trying to clean up all the juices that stained his face.

“Stop That!!”  Leafeon barked,  “Next thing you know you'll be trotting after her.”  He watched as the Flareon still stupidly licked his muzzle every few seconds.  “Follow me now!”

Leafeon led him to a stream that was close before ordering him into the water.  This time Tavi partly sensed and partly saw the agility boosted paw swipe that was aimed at his head.  He ducked just low enough that the attack dragged through his head fur and slapped his ears.  The Leafeon's teeth snapped shut with a loud clack close enough to the Flareon's nose that he felt the movement of air pass over it.  

“Get in the water and wash her scent off of you.”  Although he wanted to protest Tavi moved in till the water touched his belly.  He pushed his muzzle under the water and began scrubbing it with first one paw then the other.  “You obviously know nothing.  A few more minutes and you would have made your sister heavy with your egg.  Now you have her so worked up she is going to mate the first male to cross her path and end up with cubs with no clue who the father is.”  Leafeon watched as Tavi finished with his muzzle and face shaking before looking back at his father.  

“Clean everything.” Leafeon spoke making sure to get his point across.  “Don't leave the water I'll be right back.”  He spoke when the Flareon finally sat down and looked at its crotch under water.  The grass pokemon returned a while later with Eevee and the pair watched as Tavi finished bathing.  Every once in a while the Leafeon would nudge or speak a quite word when the Eevee's nose began twitching excitedly.

When Tavi finally moved out of the water shaking off Leafeon spoke.  “Next time breath through your mouth, try not to smell, put some distance between you and the female and find something to cover or remover her scent.  I don't expect my sons to go rutting through the forest leaving eggs and helpless mothers behind.  You mate with your Mate!”  He finished forcefully glaring down at the Flareon.  Tavi felt a little embarrassed, maybe just a bit ashamed, but inside he kept hidden a small glow of happiness. Whether he realized it or not the his father had called Tavi his son and for the first time the Flareon felt like he had been treated like one as well.

“You two stay here.  I'll see if I can track your sister a bit and make sure she isn't in to much trouble.  Dry up, there are some berries over there.”  The Leafeon took a few steps before turning back, “Tavi stay here.  Don't go back to your den.  You can spend the night with us.”  He watched as his father left and then let his fire warm him up both inside and out drying his fur.

Tavi ate a few berries before he sad down a few feet away from Eevee.  The brothers sat in silence for a while before the young pokemon began nosing himself between his legs.  After a few moments, realized his brother was intently watching, he stopped embarrassed.  “I can't help it ever since dad made Sis leave it's all I can think about.”  Tavi nodded even as the Eevee continued.  “Dad explained this morning about all the mating stuff and how it's bad for brothers and sisters to be mates after she left.”  After a long pause the young pokemon continued, “I guess it's bad for brothers too.”

Tavi wasn't sure it was all that bad for brothers and sister to make but he was not going to argue against his father since he could understand why he would tell his brother that.  Leafeon wanted his kids to go out and find mates and have families.  He pictured for a moment having Umbreon as his mate as he sat there.  Visions of mating his sister filled his mind and thoughts of Eevee cubs living in his den began popping up.  By the time he pulled himself out of his fantasies his shaft was mostly hard and the Umbreon had been replaced by a Leafeon who he kept mounting over and over.

The scent of his arousal was quickly caught by Eevee who had been working on heightened scenes the entire day.  Tavi finally looked over to see his brothers attention glued to his hind legs and the small bit of penis that was peeking between them.  The Flareon rolled onto his side allowing his back legs to spread showing off every inch of his nearly full member.

He couldn't help but feel good from his brothers intense stare, twice he called to the Eevee before he got his attention.  “Do you wanna help me out?  Before Dad gets back that is.”  The Eevee's nose went in to hyper drive as he stood up and stepped forward.  The water and the Flareon's arousal had more or less removed any hint of the Umbreon's season but still there were bitty hints and phantom smells that drove the Eevee to his brother.

“You might as well get it out of your system.”  The gruff statement caused both brothers to stiffen and start at the Leafeon as he stepped out of the brush.  “Your sister found a creek to roll herself in, at least she remembered that.  And as far as I can tell is still running and there doesn't seem to be anyone following her.  That might be thanks to your scent but that won't help her once she leaves the mountain.”

Tavi's mind registered all of his fathers words but stopped caring after the first sentence.  He hooked his brothers leg and pulled causing him to stumble up against the Flareon.  He then kicked out at the young pokemon's feet knocking it to the ground where he rolled his brother over while standing up himself.  He didn't even get a grunt of protest from his actions as he continued by licking down the Eevee's chest reaching the fast reacting member that literally leaped out of the sheath in anticipation.  As Tavi began licking his brothers shaft he gave a truly startled squeak.  He gasped and turned seeing that his father had moved his tail aside and was pressing his tongue against his tail hole.

The Flareon shivered with the new rush of feelings even while he pushed back slightly.  Eevee watched stunned, from his position on his back he was watching his father push harder against his brother's rear and when the Flareon pushed back again the Leafeon's tongue slipped inside bringing a whine from Tavi as his hole was penetrated.  The Flareon held still as the truly strange new feeling emerged from the tongues exploration of his backside.  He let out short gasps and whines as the muscle withdrew only to wiggle its way back inside.  By the time he was finally getting used to the feeling and his shaft was dripping out all over his brothers neck his father pulled back then hopped forward onto his back.

He stared back into his fathers eyes still not fully understanding what was happening but at the same time realizing what this could mean.  “This is your fault, whether you realize it or not.”  Leafeon spoke with the first prod against his son's rear.  With no doubt left about what was to happen Tavi tried stepping forward only to have his head and neck yanked back when his father took a grip on his mane and pulled.  The Flareon gave a bark of both surprise and a little pain as the first inch or so broke past his pucker and invaded inside.  Tavi gave a second cry this one full of pain as the second hump drove the member deep inside.  Eevee was still riveted to the spot, watching as the action above him quickly picked up pace as Leafeon began using his son.

Tavi tried to stay still finding movement on his part only seem to worsen the burn of his ass as he was pounded.  “Please Dad.” He tried to beg the Leafeon.  It seemed to work because his father slowed to a stop.  He tried to pull away only to have his father lean in paws circling his chest and yanking him back till he was buried completely inside.  

“Don't move.” His father ordered.  “None of this would be happening if you had just kept your nose closed and pushed your sister on.”  The Flareon could feel the heat of the member inside of him and whined as he felt his fathers shaft pulse when Leafeon twisted trying to look at his other son.  “Eevee help your brother out, and Tavi you should return the favor.”  With another yelp from his son the Leafeon pulled both of them back several inches and positioned the still hard Flareon cock above the Eevee.  The young pokemon quickly wiggled lower and pulled it down to lick the tip.  Leafeon waited till he could hear sucking sounds under him before he gave a slow draw back and push forward.  “Return the favor.”  He ordered again continuing at a much slower pace than before.

Tavi adjusted his stance so he could bend down and try to lick his brother.  He had a hard time not pushing back as his father pulled away trying to keep him from moving much but each time he did his father huff lightly and drove forward harder pushing him back into place.  After a few more thrusts the Flareon gave up and stood still drawing in his brother shaft and trying to please the Eevee who was now going to town on his end sucking in every drop of pre that was now leaking from the shaft.

Leafeon stopped again, the pause was long enough for the Flareon to cock his ears back a little worried with what might come next.  “Tavi relax concentrate on what Eevee is doing.”  He did trying to think solely on the squeezing suction that his brother had started.  It was almost enough for him to ignore his backside when his father started up again at a much faster pace.  The Flareon found after a few thrusts he was able to relax the tight grip he held on the invader allowing it to glide in and out much smoother.  It still burned but the humping jabs no longer brought the stabs of pain or felt like he was being torn open.  That was until he felt a bulge bumping against his hole.  Tavi hoped his father wasn't going to go all the way as he tightened up some and tried to concentrate more on Eevee.

His brother was doing a wonderful job using both fore paws to squeeze his knot against his muzzle while nearly chewing on the member inside his mouth.  Tavi felt his father shift some getting a better paw hold and squeezing the knot against his ass trying to force the bulge in before pulling back and humping wildly against his son barely drawing a few inches out before ramming back inside.  The movement was forcing the Flareon forward shoving his knot against his brother's lower jaw and nearly causing the shaft to pull free.  

The Eevee reacted by gripping the knot even harder nearly digging his claws into the swollen bulb but coming close to simulating a tie.  Tavi was so close he couldn't help trying to squeeze his father out as he worked to lower his hips and cram his shaft deeper in to the Eevee.  He quickly realized that each squeeze was causing the Leafeon to go faster and thrust harder bringing moans of pleasure while it brought sharp jolts of pain as the males knot began spreading the hole open.  He would have stopped squeezing only his orgasm hit its peak.  Tavi pressed down and began squirting in his brothers muzzle while he raised his head and cried out a sound that quickly turned to a sharp scream as his father thrust home forcing the knot inside his son and continuing the howl that had been interrupted.  Leafeon continued howling pumping his essence deep inside his son's rear relieving all the pent up frustration of the day.  The odd spreading warmth was lost on the Flareon as he concentrated solely on his shaft as it slowly began to fill his brother's brothers mouth even while still able to shoot a full jet of cum down his throat when the Eevee swallowed. He finally tapered off about the same time his spunk began leaking out around his brothers lips.  Had he been tied to his sister she would have ended up bloated and thoroughly breed from either of the loads he had produced.

Tavi felt a nip on his ear about the same time Eevee finally let go.  “Finish helping your brother.”  His father said giving a firm tug on his ear.  Tavi did the best he could between pants slobbering all over his younger brothers shaft as it twitched and pulsed.  He was almost ready to take the whole shaft into his muzzle when he felt his father move dismounting and turning.  Tavi whined in pain as the bulge inside his rear pulled of his hole as it was twisted around and he yipped when his father gave one jerk just before he settled.  He could feel the shaft start to pulse again as he drew the Eevee shaft inside his mouth twirling his tongue around the knot.  

Tavi gave a few quick breaths then sucked hard twisting his head before stopping for several more gasps of air.  Eevee who had been fully hard since the moment he watch his father rimming his older brothers rear only lasted through three short suck sessions before he tried to wrap his paws behind the Flareon's fore paws and put a small amount of pressure on his brothers neck as he humped upwards into his brother's muzzle.  

Tavi didn't have the ability to swallow as he tried keep his throat closed and breathed deeply through his nose as his brother's spunk squirted out coating his entire mouth before it drooled back out.  The Flareon allowed the shaft to drop down to the Eevee's stomach as he again began panting.  The cum and drool clung together leaving several strands hanging off Tavi's teeth and muzzle swaying in the rush of air that was sucked in and blown back out.

Several minutes later when Leafeon gave a hard tug and popped out, Tavi only gave a small whine of pain, tail hole gaping some and drooling seed out of the hole.  He did his best to straighten his hind legs and stumble forward slowly sinking to the ground a few feet away from his brother.  He rolled on to his side feeling used, sore, and exhausted.  Every bit of energetic feeling that he had that morning was gone leaving him in a drained state that easily slid him into sleep.

Tavi woke much later fully aroused and hard feeling a tongue bathing his balls.  He opened his eyes and suddenly had trouble figuring out where he was and who the light green shape was in front of him.  His heart skipped two full beats as he saw the flat green tail give a lazy wave behind the form until his fathers words brought him back to true reality.  “Relax and I'll be done in a moment.”

“Whhaa...”  Was all Tavi could articulate.  Leafeon stopped for a moment to stare at his son.  “We each pleased the other once.  I will help you now.”  He almost accepted that when he hissed with surprise and a little wary feeling at a light nudge at his tail hole.  After the first slow lick on the raw pucker he forced his tail down looking over his body at the Eevee.

The young pokemon tried several times to move the appendage before staring at his brother, “Dad says it will help.”  The Leafeon only grunted in acknowledgment as he begun to use his tongue again.  Tavi wonder what exactly was going to help as he allowed the Eevee to nuzzle his tail aside.  The licks at his rear were first a little harsh causing him to press his lips flat and try to ignore his brother's tongue.  This was made easier when Leafeon muzzled his shaft and began to explore his member with his mouth.  In a few minutes he realized that the tail licking was making him feel better even when the smaller licker began probing inside.  Tavi laid down flat again slowly enjoying the pleasure the other two males were giving.

His father seemed to have very little technique and was simply stimulating each spot in a rather methodical way slowly working his tongue all the way around before moving back a little to work a circle a little higher.  Although it wasn't overly arousing it was enough to keep the Flareon going till he reached his limit.  “Dad.”  He moaned trying to ignore the desperate need to grab a hold and hump into the muzzle.  Hearing his son's voice he went all the way down kissing his son's knot and sucking to finish him off.  Several seconds later he pulled away after the first spray of seed allowing the member to drop down and spit its contents on the ground.

Eevee quickly scuttled forward trying to lap at the tip as the seed was squeezed out.  It took two tries but the young pokemon finally sucked in the twitching shaft end and drank down the rest of his brother's cum. When the Flareon finished he continued to clean the shaft and the small amounts of semen that had landed on fur instead of the ground.

Leafeon waited several minutes for the Flareon to recover before he helped him up onto his paws.  With his father on one side and his brother on the other Tavi was half walking, half stumbling back to his families den.  Once there he moved across the small clearing and curled up next to a bush ignoring his brothers offer then complaint about resting in the den.  

Tavi woke up again after the sun had set, there was a small pile of food and when he started eating his father came outside.  After standing for several minutes in silence Leafeon spoke, “I want to apologize for calling you foolish or stupid.  I hadn't realized how little you knew till now.”

“I'm learning.”  Tavi spoke out in defense.

“I taught both of your brothers about mating and what it would be like and how to act.  I assumed you knew.  I was furious when Jolteon returned and began sneaking your sister out.  More so when I found out exactly why.  I though at first maybe you would be the same and when I found out you left what could have been a new family to come here I really was upset.”  

After a moments pause Leafeon continued. “You, I hope you know how to mate properly.  It would be like what we did only you...”   

“DAD!”  Tavi blurted out stopping his father,  “I know how.” after a few seconds he added, “I've just never actually done it.”

“Then do me a favor and stay away from your sister,.. and brother.”  Leafeon added after a moment.  “I mean it Tavi.” He said hearing the light huff.  “It's wrong for families to mate.”

“Listen I know your saying that for Eevee you want all of us to go out and have families I understand.” He told his father.

Tavi listened as his father laid down.  “You don't understand.”  With that Leafeon explained everything beyond the fact he wished for his children to be productive.  He explained the simple facts that inbreeding could sometimes produce sterile eggs or worse sometimes those eggs hatched things that shouldn't have been given life and that they usually didn't live long.  Listening to his father Tavi asked several simple questions one being 'did that always happen' which his father replied it was uncommon but better not done in the first place.

Before they finished Tavi finally asked, “So then how do you explain today?”

After nearly a minute of silence Leafeon spoke, “That was your fault, and mine.  I might have been able to control Eevee if you and Umbreon had just separated at the start.  But you reeked of her and it was driving me nuts.  I used the excuse to go after Umbreon to try and run off some energy and clear my head.  I realize when I got back that it hadn't helped.”  He took a moment and lowered his voice some so that Tavi had to work to hear.  “There are times in spring when males play around when they are driven to it, some even really enjoy it.  But still it shouldn't happen with family.”  If Tavi hoped for more he didn't get it as Leafeon stood up with a grumble and walked towards the den.  The Flareon wasn't surprised to see a slight shadow move within the den as his father got close.

Tavi spent the next week checking in on his father and brother before taking the Eevee out with him on patrol.  The brothers roamed the mountain and Tavi taught the Eevee places humans like best and made sure he was very careful each time they approached a spot.  He set little training sessions to help the Eevee grow stronger or at least help the young pokemon handle a tough blow.  The two also did as their father told them and kept their noses closed and down and moved on when they smelled an attractive female scent.

It was days later when Tavi though his brother might have wondered off and backtracking he found the Eevee had stopped to sit near the edge of a bluff.  Hearing his brother approach the Eevee asked a question that was on the Flareon's mind each time he woke up.  “When is big Sis gonna come back?”  He moved to sit down and while he was trying to think of an answer Eevee continued in a near heart broken whine, “What if she never comes back!?”  

Tavi scooted closer wrapping his tail around the young pokemon's back.  “If she doesn't come back then you remember Everything she told you and do you best to stay safe and be happy.  But,” he said as the Eevee turned to stare at  him, “she hasn't been gone long, and trust me no matter what happened she knows where home is, she will come back when she wants to.”  Tavi allowed Eevee to snuggle against his side for a while before he told the young pokemon to go home.

“Humans?” Eevee asked.

“Maybe.”  He answered, “I need to check it out.”  The truth was he wanted to be alone for a bit.  Part of him was worried that Umbreon hadn't come back because she was worried about her father and what had almost happened between them.  He knew the Leafeon wouldn't offer any help on this matter and would not be happy if Tavi left for a few days to try and find his sister.  All he could do at the moment was keep waiting and hope that she either came back or somehow let them know what happened.

Tavi was very busy the next day which started out with rangers who this time brought in whole families which were being relocated from another area, there were even three mothers who were egg heavy.  The Flareon went back to find the Nuzleaf who had actually requested to be returned if the rangers came back and then began the task of helping the new pokemon.  He made six trips through out the day with the rangers help trying to situate families into spots that were unclaimed.  Then he worked hard to the entire afternoon with several others including rangers to clean out, fix up, or feed the new arrivals.  When the humans finally left they took the time to inform Tavi that they wouldn't be doing this again and that the area was now an official pokemon preservation area and that poaching in any form would be dealt with.  They told the Flareon he was free to protect how he chose, but needed to make sure not to try and harm any humans unless there was no other choice.  Tavi waited until all the rangers were finally gone before he trekked back.

He woke the next morning to an excited Eevee who wanted his brother to take him to all the new homes since he heard there were other young pokemon and cubs so that he wouldn't be the only young one anymore.  The two quickly found that although many had more than appreciated the help yesterday today they were treated like unwanted guests, some to the point of shooing the cubs inside and guarding the entrance.  Tavi was unable to answer his brothers questions as to why he couldn't play or even talk with the others but it was actually the Rattata's voice that supplied the answer.

“You boys really don't have a clue.”  Tavi groaned inwardly at hearing the voice and tried to quiet his brother as he asked a question.

“Why don't they want us around?”  Eevee spoke.

Much to Tavi's surprise the Rattata climbed down to a lower branch just a few yards overhead.  “Eevee you've grown up and you are no longer a cub.  How do you think you own father would react at hearing two healthy male brothers were interested in meeting the family especially the cubs.” There was a slight pause as he continued, “in spring no less.”  Tavi instantly understood what the rodent was saying suddenly seeing all the meaning in the polite 'thank you's' and veiled attempts to get them to leave.

“But we just wanted to play.”  Eevee whined while the Flareon wondered how many of their new neighbors now had the wrong idea.

“Come on let's go.”  Tavi said giving his brother a heavy nudge with a shoulder, “We will try something different tomorrow.”  They kept walking but this time Tavi  kept his distance as he pointed out the last few occupied dens.  The last was a family of five, Linoone and Zigzagoon, who were all outside.  The parents collecting some spring berries while the little ones tumbled over each other near by.  Tavi called out a hello and sat down still a ways away but said nothing as Eevee started creeping forward.

Linoone and likely the father came forward but seeing that the Eevee was not only concentrating on the cubs but unable to control the wiggle of his butt and wagging tail slowed the confrontation long enough for the one adventurous cub to hop forward and start creeping up towards the Eevee.  When the two got close enough the cub hopped up and began batting its fore paws at Eevee, who quickly copied the motion and after a few moments he was lost his footing and tumbled falling completely over the Zigzagoon.

Tavi stood up ready to dash forward but his brother had gotten a paw in keeping his weight off the cub and rolled completely over it.  Before Eevee had time to get to his feet the young pokemon was covered in Zigzagoon.  Tavi walked forward listening to the squeaking, yipping, barking mass as he moved next to the Linoone.  “Sorry to disturb you, my brother has been eager to meet anyone who wasn't older than he was.”

Linoone chuckled seeing the group now tearing around in a long circles, loops, and twists chasing after the Eevee as it tried to say ahead of the small pack.  “It's no problem they are obviously having fun.”

“Actually.”  Tavi spoke in a much quieter voice.  “I think it might be a problem.”  The Flareon quickly summed up the mornings actions and asked the Linoone if he could just pass the word along that they were harmless.  “Eevee is nearly full grown or maybe he is but he had no one but my father and sister to be around.  And this spring she left and he is even more lonely.  If they want him to wait until after spring I understand, I just hope not to many really think we're trying to find any female to rut.”

The Linoone took a moment to answer.  “We heard a lot yesterday about both you and what happened before, I imagine life would be very hard on a cub and no I am not worried about your brother playing with my sons and if I get a chance I can speak with some of the others.  Nearly all of us came from one area.  The humans came in with big noisy yellow machines, they tore up a spot of earth knocked a few trees down.  The next day they set out traps and had more humans than I had seen in my whole life with pokemon that helped them.  They caught everyone, all the families like mine were brought here, I don't know where they took the rest.  But I suppose that is far better than what happened here.”

Tavi could now sense the unspoken question that had seemed to plague many of the newcomers.  “You don't have to worry anymore.  Humans made this a protected area and I will guard it.”  He waited a moment while the Linoone considered what he had said.  “Eevee it's time to head home.”  The chase which had dissolved into a form of (tag/follow the leader) broke apart into whining cubs and a slow moving Eevee.

“It's time you helped carry these inside.”  The female Linoone called out to the Zigzagoon.

“Don't worry we will come back.”  Tavi's words had a cheering effect on the young ones and a few moments later the brothers were on their way. 

They joked with each other on the way home Tavi happy to see his brother really smiling since the first time Umbreon had left.  Not paying any attention to what was around them the two had nearly stumbled into a mating pair of pokemon.  The area was suddenly thick with both male and female scents, grunting, and an occasional squeal.  Tavi shook his head trying to clear it as he looked for the fastest path out while Eevee had stepped forward breathing deep.

The Flareon hissed at his brother who was now several feet away staring around a bush.  When he rushed over to scruff the Eevee his attention was caught by the movement around the bushes corner.  They had come upon the very end of the mating, the light purple Nidoran had collapsed, seed clearly leaking from her rear as the Nidorino stepped away.  The two brothers stared at the female's rear just a few feet in front of them, that was until the male had turned snorting at them growling and looking ready to charge.

Tavi hauled his brother back and the two fled the area.  Unthinking he guided them back to his den instead of his fathers where he had meant to drop the Eevee back off.  The Flareon had arrived back a few moments before his brother, dropping down and trying to remember what his father had told him.  They should go to the creek, or roll in something strong scented, or... Tavi's mind froze as he felt the Eevee's muzzle nudging between his hind legs and felt the tongue lap against his thickened sheath.

Leafeon was waiting at the entrance to the tunnel for the den when they finally arrived.  Both looked guilty and avoided their fathers gaze as he looked them over.  Tavi was sure no matter what they had done to clean up his father was still going to scent the fact they had played around.  “Your sister is back.”  He spoke rather loudly startling them both.  With a little yip Eevee hopped forward only to stop because father still hadn't moved.  “She isn't here.”

“Where is she?”  The young pokemon finally asked.

“Trying to come to terms with what happened and what she did.”  Leafeon spoke finally stepping aside for the Eevee.  Tavi held his tongue as Eevee slipped by, as much as he wanted to demand where his sister was or more importantly what his father had told her, he knew the Leafeon wasn't going to say a word.  The two males stared for several minutes before Tavi turned hearing a Hoothoot call in the evening air.  “Someone new for you to protect?”  He didn't answer his father as he left heading for his den it seemed all that had been gained between the two suddenly evaporated now that Umbreon had returned.

It took three days before he even saw Umbreon.  Eevee had let it slip the day before that she was trying to stay away from him.  So Tavi literally hunted her down nearly cornering her a ways from the den before she took off running.  He had to chase her farther up the mountain then he had ever been before where everything was stone, tiny paths, and steep drops.  She turned to face him when the way ahead was too hard to climb.  

The Flareon waited, he hadn't said a word since she realized he was following her and began the chase.  The two of them panted staring with just a few body lengths between them in a small narrow canyon where the path had led them.  After several minutes Umbreon pushed past her brother ans started back down the path.  “That's it?”  The Flareon asked more than a little surprised.

“I don't want to talk about it.  I wasn't thinking straight.  IT never happened.”  Tavi watched her retreating tail and moved to catch up thinking.  When they got back to the trees and more manageable landscape he moved so that he could walk beside her.   The female moved so that a bush would deliberately separate them and the Flareon quickly moved around and was back at her side.

Tavi knew the instant she stopped walking but kept going several paces before he turned to look at her.  “We can't do this.”  She spoke.

“I don't understand what you're talking about Umbreon.  Nothing Happened.  I am only walking home with my sister.”  He walked away leaving her the choice of catching up or going on alone.  After a few minutes she was back near his side but kept farther away.

Tavi thought about many things he could say but instead kept silent glad that she was at least with him.  “I'll see you tomorrow.”  He told her when they were back near the families den.  “Maybe you can come with me and Eevee.”

“It's not a good idea.”  She told him starting for home.

“Why not?”  He asked as she passed.  When she didn't answer he quickly trotted up behind her and grabbed her tail with his teeth and pulled hard.  Umbreon gave a screech and spun swiping a paw which he easily ducked.  As she tried to turn he pulled again dragging her rear a little ways before he let go and leaped onto her back.  She had nearly a foot of size and height but that didn't help her as her brother used his own weight and knowledge.  He caught a fore paw and pulled making her stumble then shifted and kicked at one of her rear legs.

The pair tumbled with Tavi ending up on top.  The Flareon bit at her neck and shifted his whole weight driving her neck and head against the ground.  They struggled for several minutes barking and growling at each other but the Flareon kept the upper hand.  When he had finally wore her down he was able to let go of her neck and just lay on top.  She still growled through her huffing and panting gathering strength to go again.

“So are you two finished?”  Leafeon asked sitting down a bit away, the rustle behind him drew both their attention to Eevee who was still hiding some what in the brush.

“Get off me!”  Umbreon growled.

“Not until you tell me why you don't want to see me and what the problem is.”  He demanded.

“I'm not playing Tavi get OFF!”  She said struggling again.  Suddenly she squealed in real pain as her ear was bit into teeth punching though as her head was pulled back from the long black ear.  She shivered going still hearing a much different growl full of menace.  Umbreon though back to the time he saved their father and the worry and fear returned realizing his anger was now directed at her.

He gave another tug before he rolled off and onto his feet growling down at his sister as she started trembling.  “What makes you think this is a game!”  He barked at her.  He watched as she shifted shakily to her paws tail, head, and ears drooping under his stare.  “Maybe you don't realize what you mean to me.  Life for me was far worse than your here.  Every day was humiliation, pain, and worse...Every DAY!”  The Flareon started to lower his voice.  “At first I could do nothing but run and run and hope he didn't catch me.  After that when I left all I could think about was you, Dad, and the others.  MY FAMILY!  That was all I could think about everyday, every night.  You know when you tackled me outside the den and had your teeth at my throat I was happy.  Nothing else mattered because I found you.”

Tavi took a deep breath and sat down still staring at his trembling sister.  “And now you don't want me either.  I won't just give you up.  Please Umbreon tell me what's wrong, why don't you want to see me?”

The silence was finally broken but by Leafeon who answered, “She is worried she might be carrying an egg.”  Tavi stared at his sister before her near breaking voice answered.

“You can't be my mate and being around you would make others believe it was yours.”  Tavi stepped forward and began licking her ear cleaning the blood off that was now dripping down on to the ground.

“I could be a good uncle, I am not going to let you just push me away.” He told her.

“I made a promise.  I have to go back if I think I'm going to lay an egg.”  Tavi took several moments trying to figure out what to say or do as he kept cleaning her ear to buy himself time.

“The two of you are like Drifloon caught in a dust storm.  You see the mountain every few spins and think that is where you have to be.”   Leafeon let out a long sigh.  “I guess I'll have to accept that.”  The siblings watched their father stand up and walk off tail and head hanging slightly.

Tavi stared at his sister as he heard Eevee push his way out of the bushes.  The Flareon was feeling more and more lost as his sister gave him a light bump on the muzzle. “Later.” She spoke before she lept away and trotted after their father.  Tavi walked over to Eevee and nudged his muzzle in the same manner his sister had before leaving for his den.  The next morning didn't seem much easier he tried to insist that Umbreon accompany her brothers on a short patrol but she totally refused.  She asked for a week since Leafeon told her that she would be certain by then whether or not she was carrying any eggs.  Tavi argued that he would be unable to be with or even talk with her if he waited a week and she had to leave.  He had enjoyed being with Eevee and learning more about his younger brother and told his sister he just wanted the same.  Umbreon finally made the suggestion that Tavi should eat in the evenings with them and they could talk some then.  He could do little but agree with her as he left out on his patrol.

However that week left him with little opportunity to talk or even see his family.  Tavi sent the Eevee home only a short ways into their walk coming across a fully set up campsite.  It was still early morning and Tavi couldn't understand how someone had gotten so far up the mountain and set up camp unless they had done it under the cover of night.  He found his answer just after the screeching cry broke out over his head.  Tavi heard the movement in the trees but it was far to fast moving to catch a glimpse of and he didn't have the time to give chase.  Following the scents the Flareon quickly found a jeep that had driven much farther into the trees than he thought possible.  He spent the entire morning hunting down the human after he had yanked out the tent stakes and knocked over a few of the tent poles causing it to collapse partway.  He drug all the equipment and the locked cooler back to the tipped tent before heading off.

Although the scent near the camp and vehicle were strong, Tavi was finding it very hard to locate the human.  It was actually a small beeping sound accompanied by a single human curse that finally alerted the Flareon to where it was.  The human was concealed in a ring of bushes and the scents around were so mixed and combined with an odd floral scent that totally covered the humans.

As he crept closer a hand suddenly poked out aiming a canister, with a hiss Tavi was hit with a blast of air that was burning his eyes and nostrils.  He scrambled back pawing at his muzzle and eyes as a second hissing sounded and he was able to almost taste the flowery scent as he breathed through his mouth.  The Flareon backtracked to one of the nearby creeks washing his face and muzzle and even jumped in and rolled in the cool water trying to remove all trace of what he had been gassed with.

This was obviously not a normal human, sneaking in and hiding was not something Tavi had come across before.  He could probably wait for the human to come out or ambush it when it went back to the campsite but allowing the human to stay unchallenged seemed wrong.  Tavi took off to the pond near the bottom of the mountain hoping to recruit some help.  He finally found Politoed and after a rather embarrassing conversation that had several veiled mating lines in it the Politoed asked why exactly he was here.  Tavi explained what he needed as he lead her to the campsite in return she explained how several frustrated males had begged for release since certain pokemon types only breed when they wished.  She had no problem allowing a few males to have fun since she was safe from laying eggs in the spring.  

When they reached the campsite she agreed that fire under the canopy of this area was probably a bad idea.  After promising not to cause more of a fire than she could comfortably handle he was off again back to the humans hiding spot.  After some thought he figured a quick charge was probably the best option as he approached but all that changed as he saw Linoone with two Zigzagoon trotting along behind.  He almost screamed out a warning watching them walk closer and closer to the humans hiding place.  

His only option now was to counter attack, rush in with agility to match whatever the human had planned.  He waited and waited, watching as the trio passed unmolested and on to their destination.  Tavi pulled back puzzled.  The human hid and defended himself when he tried to get close but left pokemon alone.  'What was it doing here?' Was all the Flareon could now think about.  He continued to watch for the next pokemon and what he hoped might be an opportunity.  

A Luxio trotted by and turned going around the side of the bushes.  Tavi burst out and covered the ground to the bushes in seconds spooking the Luxio and making it bolt in panic.  The Flareon leaped over one of the lower bushes and landed in a small area that seemed to have been cleared out to accommodate the male hiding inside.  The human had scrambled backwards into a bush trying to make sure the Flareon hadn't landed on him.  The next second it cried out moving to grab what it had dropped in its surprise.  Tavi was far faster snatching the object on the ground and tearing back through the brush.

“No STOP!  Drop It!!  God Damn it STOP!!”  Tavi could hear the string of screams and curses fade quickly as he raced back to the campsite.  When he got there he carefully placed the item on the ground  realizing it was a camera.  Tavi had several people take his picture before especially when Daniel wanted to show off the perfect little pint sized Flareon.  Still puzzled he retreated back into the trees and told Politoed to get ready.

They had to wait several hours till the early afternoon before the human finally showed up cursing and storming though the brush.  There was a cry of shock and surprise at the condition of the camp but once he noticed the camera on the ground in front of the pile the human dropped a few canisters and a large notebook and rushed forward checking both the status of the camera and the info stored inside.

Tavi stepped out fully prepared.  An intense wave of heat blew past the human as the Flareon aimed a powerful Fire blast at a tree.  He stepped out of the way and closer to the human growling as Politoed jumped in behind him and quickly dosed any flames and the tree.  Knowing humans and the shock he seemed to get Tavi stood up on his hind legs and walked forward making the biggest impression he could on the human.  

“FLARE!/LEAVE!”  He barked holding a arm and paw pointing to the jeep not far off.  Tavi waited as the human turned back from where he was pointing.  There was no surprise for the Flareon at all as the male raised his camera and Tavi could hear a light whirring noise.  He waited a few more seconds before dropping down and growling with a slow advance.  The man moved backwards and almost fell but instead ended up sitting on the edge of the cooler with one arm cradling the camera and the other thrust into the pile of stuff behind him holding off his fall.  “Flare!” Tavi barked again.

“Please... please wait I'll go.  They said there was a guardian but we didn't think they were serious. I'm sorry we won't come back just let me go.”  Tavi stopped growling as soon as the human started babbling.  He barked once more to get it to shut up and huffed a few times for good measure before he turned to leave.  Tavi thanked Politoed and she tried to encourage him to visit her privately sometime.  After that he spent the entire afternoon and some of the evening carefully watching the human.  Twice when the male stopped for a break he showed himself causing it to hurry back to the campsite or grab a load of stuff and dash for the jeep.  Tavi decided the human must have come late the previous evening since it took nearly ten trips for the human to load the jeep after it had finally packed everything up.  

With the jeep started and slowly rolling backwards through the trees Tavi took off downwards trying to cover as much ground as he could while it was still light.  He checked the more likely campsites lower on the mountain and decided that no other humans were present.  It was dark by the time he got to his den so he had a quick meal and went to sleep.

The camera human seemed to be a trigger, the sunny days and full bloom growth of late spring had dozens of humans about which Tavi chased off.  Some like the first couple were simply out hiking through the woods, a simple growl or at worst a short charge made them leave.  The few trainers either found their campsites torn apart or a menacing Flareon willing to use Flame thrower on personal items had them reconsider trying to battle.  The few who tried found a rather viscous pokemon who didn't fight fair or care about rules.  He would run away only to come back moments later charging in with Take down.  He would charge humans as well as pokemon but always allowed them to retreat unchallenged when they had enough.  

By the time the week was over Tavi felt drained and it seemed nearly every minute was devoted to keeping the mountain human free.  The only thing he seemed to gain was the respect of several pokemon some who witnessed his battles or his few injuries when he limped back up the hillsides.  Many seemed now to make a point of greeting him as he headed out on patrol wishing him good luck or a safe day.

The last day of the week Umbreon was waiting at his den that evening.  She had several Oran berries and some roots that Tavi recognized as helping strengthen the body and also one that helped sleep.  He looked over her little bundle figuring the worst.  “Your leaving.” He stated.

“No. I am just helping my brother who needs it.  I don't plan on going any time soon.”  Tavi sat down and ate everything as she watched before going over to curl up in his nest.

“Can you spend the night?”  He asked.  

Umbreon seemed a little surprised but answered, “I guess so.”

“Can you tell me about Mom?”  He could see the Umbreon shadow stop moving.  There was a silence that filled the darkening den that not even breaths seemed to disturb.  “Please.”  Tavi finally begged, “Dad would never tell me and Eevee doesn't really remember.”

With a sigh Umbreon moved across the den and pushed her brother over to make room as she curled around him.  “Mom well she was fast and had the best ears in the forest.”

Tavi drifted off to sleep listening to his sisters words as his mind built up an image of an Espeon who loved her family.  The images were drawn into his dreams and helped remind him of the few simple memories that were locked in his mind from when he was a cub.  Umbreon laid her head on his shoulder some time later dozing off as she listened to her brother sleep realizing that the part of her that was happy she hadn't ended up with an egg, wasn't just because she could be with her family but her 
brother as well.

“If it were just that Tavi it wouldn't be much of a problem but I'm telling you he is really acting strange.”  Umbreon tried to explain.  “Like yesterday he was showing Eevee something then just walked off and left him.  I'm telling you something is wrong, I know it!”

The Flareon stared at his sister trying to be nice and keep the anger out of his voice over the topic, “I can't do anything.  He won't even talk to me now.  The other day I overheard Eevee ask Dad if he wanted him to take me a message and Dad said 'WHO?'”

“Exactly.”  She jumped in, “It's like now he doesn't want Eevee around either.”

“I can't do anything.”  Tavi repeated watching his sister.  Umbreon sat down letting out a sigh feeling dejected.

“I know, I just can't help feeling something else is wrong.”  He moved over to his sister and sat down next to her pressing close.  The past few weeks had been great for them both they had found time here and there to be together and learn more about each other and how their lives had been different.

Tavi had taken to making two patrols one in the morning near the lower roads, it was quick and made to keep humans especially the hikers out.  The second started near midday and focused on the campsites and higher up the mountain where campers and trainers seemed to be.  The change was working out well allowing Tavi time in the late morning to see his siblings and neighbors or allowing him a rest if he needed it.  It also allowed him time in the later evening because it usually took less time to get home.  To be honest the mountain was far to large for any one pokemon to easily protect but now that he knew the area and was beginning to understand more about the humans who came here he was figuring it out.  His new plan seemed to work making everyone feel safe and still allowed the Flareon a bit of a life.

“I should go.”  Umbreon spoke leaning away from him and standing up.  As much as he wanted to ask her to stay the night the argument that had taken place two days ago was still fresh.

“I'll see you tomorrow.”  Tavi told his sister watching her step away into the evening.  She wouldn't leave Leafeon alone for the night anymore since their father had basically forced her to choose a home.  He had treasured each of the three nights she had spent in his den.  Somehow the mornings felt so much better when he had awakened with someone next to him.  Tavi gave a good shake and a long stretch before heading inside his den to catch up on some sleep.

He considered the next morning while on patrol if he shouldn't alter his pattern again.  This was the third morning that he had found nothing while searching the lower roads and paths.  Of course he could hope that the word had finally gotten out especially after the last family he had removed.  The Flareon grinned at the fond memory it had been near perfect.

There had been two adults, two young kids, and one teen.  Tavi had found them on his way back from the morning patrol.  They had driven their big vehicle up one of the dirt paths that was a little more than two ruts before parking and unpacking for lunch complete with a collapseable table and chairs.  He had studied them carefully, especially the male teen whom he held instant distrust, before stepping out and as expected the teen saw him first.  Unlike the other four family members who were sitting around the table the young man had drug his seat further away and was eating alone.

Tavi ignored the children's squeals and questions and also the parents firm reprimands tell them to stay seated and quite.  He first went to the ice chest near by and nosed up the mostly closed hid.  Looking inside he chose the first soda pack and stepped away with the plastic in his teeth dangling the five soda cans that were left.  Turning so that he still had a good view of the humans and the male teen whom he tried to keep an extra eye on, Tavi set about the task of using a claw to pop open each of the cans.  When he finished a swipe sent the set onto its side dumping fizzing soda on the ground.  After a moment Tavi gave another nudge sending several of them onto their tops trying to drain the rest out.  When he was satisfied they were empty enough he gripped the plastic ring again and trotted over to the vehicle.

Tavi chose the passenger front door of the SUV, having seen cars opened many times he now tried to do it himself.  The problem was the door handle was to high for the Flareon to reach with out leaning on the door.  No matter how hard he pulled it wouldn't open like he wanted to.  Not giving up he stood all the way up and hooked his lower jaw under the handle and yanked up.  The door popped but the awkward angle when he tried to pull caused him to stumble and land on his back but at least the door had stayed open several inches.  Tavi stood back up and nosed the door more until he could wiggle his body in and force it open with his paws.  He quickly fetched the cans and tossed them onto the floor of the vehicle before he turned his attention back to the family.

The teen had moved back to the family and the looks Tavi was getting from the male was unsettling for him reminding him of the looks his previous trainer had.  All the others were still in place except for the father who had stood up and moved closer.  “GO on SHOO!”  The man said stamping his foot at the Flareon who just circled around the male this time heading directly for the table.

Several things happened at once as Tavi hopped up to put his forepaws on the table.  “JOHN!” the female cried as she grabbed her daughter who was closest to the Flareon unseating the child and pulling her along the ground closer to her body.  The vehicle door behind him slammed shut with two loud beeps and Tavi had to duck from what ever the young teen had thrown at him.  Tavi huffed staring at the teen before stretching out for a Tupperware container knocking the lid off.

He snatched the rim in his teeth and yanked the bowl off the table dragging it across the ground several feet before he flipped it.  By that time the father had rushed back around the pokemon to help sooth his now crying daughter.  This time Tavi didn't bother with the door he just trotted the bowl to the SUV and dropped it next tot the door before heading back.

“RANDELL!  SIT DOWN!!”  The female screamed at her youngest son who was just a litter older than six.

“Maybe he's hungry.”  The little boy stated holding his plate in one hand while trying to offer a bit of meat from his hamburger with the other.  As the father rushed forward Tavi bypassed the offered tidbit and latched onto the plate.  The struggle didn't even last seconds, the surprised child was yanked away before he could even wrestle the plate back.  Several items ended up on the ground including the top bun of the hamburger.  The rest got flipped off over the Flareon's shoulder before he marched the plate back to the vehicle.

“JOHN we're leaving!”  The man looked up expecting to see a near hysterical wife only to find her hard faced and moving between the table and the pokemon.  “We'll leave alright.”  She spoke to the Flareon.

Tavi stepped forward and when he was a few feet away he slowly stood up on his hind paws and walked forward.  He wiggled his paw twice before the female held out her hand palm up.  He placed his paw on the hand for a few second then turned and left.

“Tell me you not gonna make us leave over some wacked out pokemon.”  The teen spoke to his mother.

“That was not some wacked out pokemon.  Maybe were on someones private property or something but we are leaving.”  Tavi didn't even stick around as both parents were cramming food, supplies, and kids  into the car in their hurry to leave.

Tavi ended his morning patrol quickly and headed back towards his home.  He stopped by checking several dens and nests looking for his brother.  After a week of quiet apologies and explanations and the fact that spring and mating season was ending several of the families had allowed the Eevee to interact with their cubs.  Now a week after that several of them were allowing the Eevee to guide them around the local area with kits in tow.  Tavi was happy about this for several reasons, the main one was it showed the young pokemon in a good light and helped dispel the few lingering doubts of the more wary parents.  Second it gave the Eevee something to do what made him excited and proud.  Tavi suspected that even his father was happy to see his son being so helpful and outgoing or maybe just happy he was spending so much time away from the den came the second slightly bitter thought.

After checking more than half a dozen homes and finding most empty with some occupants near by he figured everyone was probably out meaning that he could either spend midday alone at his den or spend that time in a fruitless search for his brother unless he got lucky.  Tavi went with the first option things were quiet so he could just relax.  His plans changed though finding Umbreon waiting for him.  After a short conversation she convinced the Flareon to follow her.

As they began walking he asked again about their father and she informed him that she wasn't worried anymore. He questioned further and she said, “He left this morning and when I tried to follow he got really upset.”

“And that makes you worry less?  Where was he going?”  Tavi asked confused.

“It doesn't matter.”  Tavi stopped waiting for her to explain.  “He told me that I was his daughter not mate and he did not need my help.”  She wagged her tail to get him moving again.  “I realized that he must really be missing Mom right now.”  

He thought about his father and what little he had learned about his mother.  Spring was basically over and Leafeon had spent more than a year with out her.  He gave a little shiver thinking back to the first day they had met and how willing he had given up with the loss of Eevee.  “Keep an eye on him anyway.  If he actually said he didn't need your help then maybe he does.”

“It's not the kind of help that either you or me can offer.”  She told him.  “That doesn't mean I won't try.”  She added.

“At least he doesn't pretend you don't exist, I mean.”  He trailed off thinking about how it had felt having his father talk and treat him like a son for the short while his sister had been gone.  Umbreon kept quiet for several minutes before she brought up the reason from bringing him this way.

“Pokemon don't normally come this way but, if you want to know about Jolteon, I should show you this area.”  Instantly Tavi was alert paying attention to everything around him while his sister began talking.  The walk was a hard one and the further around and down the mountain they went on this side the rockier and more barren it became.  As she told him of childhood exploits and the times before he had left as an Eevee they began to cross shifting pebble rock slops, and rock shelves riddled with cracks and gaps.  She stopped talking as they both worked back up a steep grove that couldn't even be called a trail.  At the top was a small buff which looked out over the lowest slopes of the mountains northwestern side.  The ground below was nothing but rock and stone huge gaping rents and large formations of stone that seemed to be piled dozens of yards high.

“Jolteon used to come here often.  There are a great many rock and ground pokemon down there.  I have even seen a huge Onyx.”  Tavi figured it was likely just a normal one since it was unlikely that she had seen more than one to make a comparison.

“Why did he come here?”  He asked.

“To watch them of course.” She said pointing to a small group of Geodude that seemed to be hopping up one of the piles of rocks.  Now that Tavi looked closer he could see multiple shapes move about through the terrain.

“I never included them in a patrol!”  Tavi said with dismay.

“No worries.”  Umbreon gave him a little shoulder bump.  “Humans hardly ever come this way the ground is to difficult and many of those pokemon can be really unfriendly.  That was why Jolteon tried to get me to come here when the humans were causing trouble.”

The Flareon looked back the way they had come and the area below.  “You can't live here.”

“Eevee or Jolteon did for a while.  I think if he could he would have been a rock eevolution.”  Tavi snickered at the joke until he realized his sister was entirely serious.  “He was hard in his own way and more than a little rough.”  She told him.

Still more than a little curious about a few things that his family had said he finally felt it was time to ask the question.  “Sooo..  What exactly happened between you and Jolteon.  Like how far did you two go.”

“Tavi!”  Umbreon said at a near shout.  Seeing him still stare at her she turned and sat with her back to him.  “I won't talk about that.”

“Why not?  I won't repeat anything and I'll even tell you about Leafeon and if you really want,” He paused taking a deep breath, “I will tell you what happened between me and my trainer.”  Umbreon turned surprised she had kept her ears turned back because his voice kept getting quieter as he spoke.  She stared at her brother who's head was lowered and his ears pushed down almost in an attempt to cover part of his face.  She realized he was either very embarrassed or ashamed.

Tavi tried to give her a little smile before he spoke.  “Sorry, you don't have to.”  The female stepped forward sensing that there was part of him that seemed he really wanted to tell her, a part of him that really wanted to trust her.

“You tell me everything that happened with your trainer and I'll let you know what happened between me and Jolteon.”  Tavi took a deep breath with her words nodding before he expelled it.  He had already told his sister several things about his bodies physical abuse and started there.  The Flareon expanded on a few of the worst training sessions that meant several days at the pokemon center recovering.  He went on to some of the most violent battles he was in and how he felt afterwards.  Tavi chose his words very carefully and spoke slowly explaining the first time Daniel forced Leaf to give him a blow job.

Knot Daniel's Ivysaur had been ordered to wrap the Bayleef before he started making sure he had all four of his other pokemon out to watched as the buzzed teen raped the grass pokemon's muzzle.  The next day they had reached a town and the trainer traded our all of his pokemon but Tavi.  The Flareon realized later the had gotten his smallest and youngest pokemon this time including Tops.

It had taken weeks for him to catch on to what was happening but when he found Daniel balls deep in a  Machop's mouth that formed a rather noticeable bulge in its throat he had been both shocked and worried.  When Daniel realized the Flareon was watching he called him over to watch the forceful pumping till his cum shot down the Machop's throat. 

“It was my turn the next morning.”  Tavi told his sister who had been staring in shock as he spoke for the past ten minutes.  “I ended up nipping a little and he took several swings at my head before he stood up and kicked me.  He had me try again only this time he kept my ear twisted.  If I didn't do it exactly how he wanted he pulled making me yip.”  Tavi stopped as his sister got up and sat in front of him hugging him pressing their chests together.  He waited until she relaxed a little and checked to see if she was ready to hear what came next.

“There is more you know.”  She stiffened and he pulled back enough to start in her eyes.  They watched each other for a moment before she nodded for him to continue.  He gave a few more examples of this new training for both himself and a few others before he turned the discussion to the night he had left.  He slowly told everything to her all the way up to the point where he fell asleep exhausted before he backed up and told her what Leaf had told him about the rest of Daniel's actions and his arrest.

Umbreon kept pressing close to her brother paws around his back trying to offer comfort.  Tavi waited in silence wondering what his sister might say now that he had told her the whole truth about that part of his past.  The quiet stretched out until Umbreon pulled away to look at him.  He could see sorrow and compassion as she looked at him.

“It makes you a better guardian.” She told him.  Tavi was a little shocked by that wondering what she meant as she continued,  “You do know the worst of humans.  That makes you fight hard, but you told me there are good humans too.  I think knowing both helps you to understand them better than the rest of us.”

He didn't correct her.  He knew and understood humans from having been around them but part of what she was trying to say seemed like the truth.  The bree turned and stepped away,  “Come on we should start heading back.”  She giggled at his indignant look.  “Don't worry,”  she told him flicking her tail against his shoulder, “I'll tell you on the way.”

Umbreon started by explaining how she took their younger brother out on the good days in winter since their mother had been sick but as the days drew on their mother only got worse.  She never knew exactly what happened only that Leafeon had sent them out and when they returned both parents were gone.  Their father returned late in the night waking both of his kids to tell them there mother had left.  The Eevee pups first question was when would she return but Umbreon knew better.

“It was a few weeks later and almost spring when Jolteon showed up.  Dad was in bad shape and usually stayed in the den.  Eevee was ecstatic to suddenly have an older brother.  Of course Dad wasn't half as hard on Jolteon as he was on you.  Then one late afternoon a few weeks later he took me out to that lookout.  It was almost dark when we got there and he showed me this little cave where we could spend the night.”  Tavi moved in a little closer as they walked making sure he could hear everything.  “He woke me up in the middle of the night just toughing and rubbing, that was how it started.  And it felt really nice too.  Then he wanted me to help him out.  He wasn't like your trainer or anything but he did make me lick it and put it in my mouth.  In the morning we went back and Dad flipped out and chased Jolteon off.  They apologized a few days later but that same afternoon he wanted me to play around some more.  He took me to this den and at first we just played around but hen he mounted me.”  She had gotten the words out in a rush and Tavi stepped in to press against his sister rubbing his muzzle against her neck.

After a moment she continued.  “It hurt and he wouldn't let go.  He kept shoving in me but after a while it wasn't so bad, but then he knotted me and that really hurt at first.  When I finally got free I ran home.  I think Dad was all for kicking me out except I was crying and Eevee was too even though he didn't understand what was going on.  Everything got worse a week later when I went into heat.  I was stupid and left the den when Dad went out.”  Umbreon stopped to take a deep breath and let it go staring up at the trees as she continued.  “It was a warm day and Jolteon found me right away.  Dad showed up a few minutes later and I had my tail raised.”  Umbreon began shaking her head.  “They fought and I had to stop Jolteon after he shocked Dad twice.  I... I used shadow ball.”  She said softly,  “I was able to help Dad up and get him away but when I went back for Jolteon humans were there.”

Suddenly Tavi understood the real reason why she had avoided the subject and reappraised his thoughts on how harsh his families trials were.  He tried placing his tail over her back but she quickly shook him off and stepped away.  “Dad said it was for he best and maybe it was, if I had a cub things would have been much worse.  I couldn't have protected Eevee or collected food.”

Tavi wanted nothing more than to change the subject now as she started forward again.  The problem was as he was staring at her rear at the moment and the only thing going through his mind was where she had been during her last heat.  He was still lost in thought when she turned back to look at him. “Thinking of someone?”  She finally asked.

“No I was just, well I wanted to know if it was better this time?  Sorry.”  He said after a few seconds, “Let's just go.”

“Wait.”  She spoke trying to stop him as he passed her,  “You want to know if it felt better?  I don't really remember much except for the running around and the desperate need to mate.  Although I do remember how good you made me feel.”  Tavi blushed some what hearing his sisters voice change to that seductive tone.

“I, I thought nothing happened.” He stated trying to keep his eyes focused on her head.

“How about another deal.  You tell me everything about the females you were with and I'll tell you what happened,  well what I remember and who I was with.”  Tavi considered as he moved to find a good place to sit among the trees.

As soon as he was settled Umbreon moved next to him waiting for him to start.  “Well you already know about Leafeon.”

She interrupted him, “No all you said was she helped you out and gave you a place to stay for a few days.  And you said she had a cub.”

“It was more than that.  I had injured my pads while running and I had no clue how to care for myself.  She taught me everything I needed to know.  What berries and plants I could eat, what would heal or make me sick, even how to.. pleasure myself.”  Umbreon watched as her brother blushed a bit smiling.  When Tavi began explaining more she seemed to catch the way he had said Eevee slightly differently and asked out of curiosity finding out there had been two cubs.  When he finished Umbreon seemed to be of the same mind as her father, why would he leave to search for his family if he had the chance of one of his own.  It took Tavi several minutes before he could get his sister to understand exactly how he felt when he left.  “It was my fault in a way.  I'll I could think about when I left was my family and my dreams.  That and the fact that I would never be a good father.  Inside I felt, inside I was worried that somehow I would lose control and harm the Eevees.”

“Would you have harmed Leafeon?”  Umbreon asked after a few seconds of silence.

“No and I wouldn't hurt the cubs.  You have to understand,  I have hurt many pokemon in the past.  I had no trust in myself and believed that control was something I would never have.”  Tavi did his best to use words that would help her understand.

“Yet you probably hurt Leafeon and the cubs by leaving.  At the very least you made her life harder.  When she needed a mate and asked you to stay you just left her.”  Umbreon had gotten upset over the conversation and stood up walking away.  “Come on let's go.”  

Tavi wondered if Umbreon was going to tell him anything as they continued walking for a while and were starting getting closer to more familiar areas.  He wondered if he should talk about his time with Bayleef to keep there talk going.  Suddenly Umbreon waved her tail and changed directions slightly leading them towards the small hideout where Tavi had first met his younger brother.

“Dad was right.”  She told him when the two siblings laid down in the small brush circled hollow.  “We could both have mates and a family if we just left.  Houndoom found me.  I never asked why he was so far from his home but we traveled through the evening and part of the night.  He kept back showing me two different streams I could cool off in.  As soon as we were in his den he mounted me and tied me after the first few moments.  All I could remember thinking at the time was how finally this was happening and how good he felt filling me inside.  I gave him a short explanation while we waited to get free.  It was probably the clearest memory of the whole thing talking with him stuck behind me and after he pulled out he promised not to tie me again.  We kept going after a rest and I have no clue for how long but he did keep his word and even yanked out a few times, or maybe it was that I wanted to taste him I can't quite remember.”  Umbreon kept going telling how she had stayed for several days unsure if she should go home.  In the end she chose to return home promising to return if she was going to lay an egg.

The siblings laid quietly together for some time allowing the evening to advance and not once did the guardian think about his duties.  They heard several pokemon from time to time in the distance which was proof that the area was recovering.

“Do you wanna mate?”  Umbreon suddenly asked her brother.  He could only stare at her in shock opening his mouth but finding no answer to offer her question.  “You have never done it before and if you really wanted to I would mate with you.”

“Now?”  His voice came out as a surprised squeak.  Her answer was to stand up and turn around lifting her tail for him.  The view this time was different.  Her folds were hidden more black on black hiding much but the soft slope near the bottom that stuck out slightly.  He stuck his head out but she was to far away to touch.  “Sis if we.  Are you sure?”

She turned her head looking over her shoulder at him,  “The question is are you sure?  Would you even hesitate if I was Leafeon?”

Tavi stood up shoving his nose against his sisters fold taking two short breaths before giving a light lick.  Umbreon forced her tail down covering herself as she turned to face him.  “Are you staying or going Tavi?  Are you the guardian here or will you leave to be Leafeon's mate and have a family?”

His mind was still caught up in the offer she had made. “Leafeon?”  Tavi spoke in a confused question. His mind pulled out the image to replace the Umbreon before him and suddenly all the things he could be doing with a willing partner flashed before him.  When he finally focused back in on the Umbreon she was seated in front of him staring at him.  

“You aren't going to stay are you.”  It really wasn't a question and it was certainly was not something he was prepared to try and answer.

“I should go.”  Tavi said slipping out between the bushes and hurried off towards his den.  

The next few days he focused on his job as guardian keeping a limited amount of contact with his family including Eevee who seemed happier now to be spending time with pokemon outside his family.  Things in the morning were still quiet while the afternoons and evenings were filled with several small encounters.  Word had obviously been getting out as two trainers backed down after meeting the small Flareon.  They seemed no more than curious to see if the rumors were true although there were still two short fights.  

The group of three humans offered little problem once he interrupted their meal and threatened to burn their sleeping bags when they popped out pokemon.  All he had to do was start dragging off one of the sleeping bags before the female of the group lept on top forcing him to stop or tear the material.  After barking at her a few times she stood up collecting the bag and calling to her two companions.  In a few minutes he was marching them downhill surprised at how well she seemed to understand him.  Satisfied that they were far enough away he started to head back only to hear a Flareon bark from behind.  Tavi turned to find another flame eevolution a close copy excepting the fact the trainers pokemon had a good foot of growth beyond him.  The larger one coming close enough to almost touch Tavi if the two leaned out.

“Air/ Nope.”  The larger fire type called heading back to sit with his trainer.

“To bad.”  The female spoke.  “He's cute, a female would have made the perfect mate wouldn't it Snuggles.”  She told her pokemon ruffling his ears and scratching his head.

“I can't believe you still call him Snuggles.”  One of the boys said.

“I told you I am not changing his name just because he evolved!” She retorted with irritation.

Tavi snuck out while the argument seem to grow around the humans.  He found Umbreon waiting for him back at his den that night with a small pile of berries.  Her only action was to lick his muzzle in greeting before she spoke,  “I am sorry I upset you.  I hope you can forgive me I want us to keep talking we still..”

“Even if I am the guardian.”  He interrupted her.

“Especially if you the guardian brother.”  Umbreon said before bumping his muzzle and leaving him to eat what she brought.  

The next morning he was trying to decide if he should go visit his family first and invite his siblings out on patrol but in truth he wanted to just make this a quick one so maybe he could spend some real time with them instead.  Checking the roads first he found the usual empty stillness in the warm morning that promised the start of warmer weather and hot days that were approaching.  He finished his patrol and started back when he found himself in the clearing where he had his battle with humans and the water truck.  Glancing over the area he felt a sudden swell of pride knowing that nothing like that could ever happened again when a short shrieking cry came from the trees at the edge of the clearing.  He caught a small gray form streaking through the higher branches before it moved deeper and out of sight.

His moment of curiosity tried to picture whether that was a bird or animal before he opened his senses and tried listening to what was around him.  There was something moving slowly up the hillside and not far away and from the alarm that just sounded definitely human.  Tavi moved off into the brush carefully approaching the human as it hiked upwards through the trees.  Jeans, T-shirt, pokeballs, and a slim blue vest packed with stuffed pockets.

The Flareon made enough noise to get the males attention drawing it up and back over to the clearing where he could battle unhindered.  Everything about the human spoke of determination and purpose and Tavi expected his first full fight as his challenger climbed to meet him.  He stood out a dozen yards from the trees edge in clear view as the human climbed through some bushes.

“Finally!”  was all the trainer said as he tossed out his first pokeball.  Tavi didn't wait as soon as the ball was in the air he used agility to close the distance and then Take Down as the large form took shape.  It was a gamble he knew but he was betting on some form of water type besides he figured he should be alright as long as the pokemon wasn't rock or steel.  

Tavi hit the Feraligatr's chest dead center just as it was raising its arms to roar.  The Flareon rebounded back from the impact landing against the ground on his side.  It took several seconds for him to regain his feet and stagger away but the damage had been done winding the Feraligatr and upsetting the trainer who tried shouting at the water pokemon to attack.  Had the trainer allowed the pokemon time to recover Tavi would have bolted for the woods but instead he recalled the gator and tossed out his next choice.

The Flareon had sufficient time to recover himself as the trainer called out a Magby.  “Just wear him out use Smokescreen.”  Tavi backed away as the dark cloud began issuing from the Magby's mouth quickly building into a haze that covered the area.  It would be annoying but not a real problem if he stayed focused.  “Now Flame thrower.”  the human called.

Tavi crouched down low taking a deep breath and closed his eyes, nose, and mouth then flattening back his ears.  The majority of the attack was aimed rather high passing over him as he crept forward towards the source of the fire.  The flames scorched off what little ground cover had returned in the first seconds leaving just enough smoke among the haze of the previous attack to hide his actions.  When the puzzled trainer called a halt to the attack a half minute later Tavi quickly exchanged air and popped up not five feet from the Magby.  With his heat already near max he attacked with a Fire Blast knocking the pokemon backwards and on to its back.  He shot out two more blasts while advancing giving neither the pokemon nor trainer time to react.  He had made sure his shots were low incinerating the few bits of growth that were still on fire and literally leaving the Magby crushed to the ground by the force.  

For the first time ever by his own choice Tavi looked to the human and turned prancing away waving his fluffed tail behind him.

“No Fucking way.”  He heard the human exclaim behind him.  He turned and sat down looking as relaxed as possible and trying to look bored as he waited for the trainers next move.  He watched and was rather surprised at the trainer recalled its Magby and then pulled a pokeball and threw it directly at him.  That was more than odd for the Flareon it was just plain stupid and he was just able to stop his bodies automatic dodge to get out of the way.  Instead he felt like testing the rangers claim.  There was no way he could be caught by a pokeball at this time and not escape back out but he wanted to see if he could truly trust Leona's claim and now would be a better time than later.

Tavi took the ball directly under his head fur hearing the ball click open.  Although he didn't see the red beam from the ball he did see the white flash which nearly blinded as he closed his eyes.  A few seconds later he looked around seeing the ball laying just a foot away.  He stood up and with a huff smacked the ball sending it bouncing along towards the trainer.  Tavi turned and walked way realizing that his actions might just help to stop foolish trainers in the future who would come here in the hopes of catching him.

He laid in the brush watching as the human released his Feraligatr to check on it.  He couldn't hear much of their conversation except when the gator roared, 'I can do it!' just before the human recalled the pokemon and stomped off.  He was deciding whether or not to follow when he heard rustling and crackling in the undergrowth that was rapidly approaching.  Fairly sure it wasn't large enough to be a human he still felt the need to check it out and heading towards the movement.

“Please brother you have to help!”  Eevee wailed as he finally came across the Flareon a moment later.
“Something is wrong,” The younger male gasped out, “with Dad.” A few seconds of panting and he added,  “He won't get up.”  Tavi didn't wait for his brother to try and finish his explanation or wait for him to even catch his breath.  Instead he took off towards the den out pacing Eevee in seconds and arriving back by bursting through the tunnel scanning for Leafeon.

He found the older pokemon in the den groaning in pain when Tavi prodded the male in the side.  Leafeon opened his eyes to stare at his son.  “It's to late.”

“What do you mean.” He demanded of his father.

“I told Umbreon I already tried everything the pain only gets worse.” Leafeon spoke quietly closing his eyes again.  Tavi tried inspecting his father, the gentle nose prods got responses anytime he nudged lower than the old grass pokemon's chest.  At one spot it almost seemed hard with a slight curved lump.

His sister scrambled back in dropping Leppa, Pecha, and several other berries in front of her father's muzzle.  Tavi stepped back quietly as she begged, prodded, and even tried to force Leafeon to eat the berries.  Finally with a growl he scattered the berries yelling at Umbreon that he had already eaten them days ago and nothing would help.  He confessed throwing up the few things he tried to eat two days ago and hadn't eaten since.  “There is nothing you can do Umbreon.”  He told his daughter firmly before allowing his head to drop back down with a quiet groan.

“I'll go get help.”  She choked out between sobs stumbling out of the den.

A few moments after she left Tavi stepped next to his father, “Do you want to die?” 

“My time has come.”  Was the grass pokemon's quiet reply.

“No it hasn't.  I am guardian here, if you want I will help you.”  The Flareon waited as his father opened his eyes and raised his head.  “Humans can heal you.  I don't want you to die.”  Leafeon laid back down closing his eyes.  Tavi nearly growled in frustration dragging his claws against the rock on the dens floor.  He was sure he could summon help from the humans but unless his father was willing to move it would be hard to bring them here.  Lost for a moment in thoughts and plans he hadn't heard what Leafeon had mumbled.  He moved around to stand right in front of his father.  “What?”

The older pokemon opened his eyes to stare at his son, “Promise me you'll go.”  Tavi barely considered for a moment before nodding.  “No!”  Leafeon said taking his time to struggle half way up.  “No more guardian promise you'll leave here.  And I want you to try and make Umbreon go too.”

Watch your father die or leave.  “What about Eevee?”  He asked.

“He will find someone.”  Leafeon spoke finally shifting enough to be seated.

“I'll ask Umbreon to leave and I will leave after summer, and you'll come with me and let the humans help you.”  Tavi stated for understanding.

“Can you make it back before winter?”  Leafeon asked getting a nod from his son.  “You can do more than just ask Umbreon to leave.”

The Flareon gave a slight head shake before answering.  “And you can do more than just pretend to let humans help you.  If you live I will try to get her to go back to Houndoom.”

“Houndoom?”  His father questioned.  He gave another small nod and Leafeon answered with his own giving a hiss as he forced himself to his feet.  Eevee was waiting for them as they crawled out of the entrance back into the forest.  He motioned the young pokemon to their fathers other side and slowly the trio started down the hillside.  They made slow but steady progress even with the many pokemon trying to stop them or offer help.  Tavi kept them back allowing his father to choose the pace and path of decent explaining to him that he wanted him to get to the little gap just below the pond.

The area had a small stream with ran across the bottom and was mainly flat on one side before it started making a steep climb up, this was where he would take his father.  The other side of the creek was actually the important side.  There were several steep rises leading to a wide road that was cut out of the hillside.  Several of the smaller roads that he patrolled started from this one.  It was also the closest spot to the main road came to the mountain and it had enough traffic that Tavi was sure he would be noticed fairly quickly.  His only real concern now was whether or not his father could make it that far.

When Umbreon showed up he didn't allow her a second to argue or stop his plan.  Hearing her cry of shock Tavi turned and launched himself at his sister knocking her to the ground. He placed his paws firmly on her chest and growled in her face till she became still.  In a quiet voice he told her, “If you want him to live you will do everything I say.  Do you understand?  Do You?”  He repeated hopping off her body just enough to land back on her.  The Flareon got off when she nodded.

“How?”  Not bothering to answer he moved around and pushed her towards their father.  “Help him get down the mountain.”  He waited until she caught up with him taking his old space at Leafeon's side before he moved ahead of the three.

Tavi stayed just ahead till his father stopped again for a short breather.  He stared up at the Leafeon until he was sure he had his attention.  “You keep your promise and I will keep mine.”  The older pokemon nodded grimly and started forward again while Tavi took off down the slopes to start his plan.

Tavi had cleared a large area long before his family made it to the spot where he waited.  He had used fire to burn away the plants and weeds letting the stream be the boundary on one side and rocks dirt of more flames make the rest.  It was slightly smaller than the average arena but far longer than he felt he needed.  In fact the reason he had enlarged it was that some humans on the road above had stopped seeing the smoke.  He watched is family approach  feeling a little better as Leafeon was moving better now that the ground was flatter and even ignored his children and their remarks when they got closer to the Flareon.  “Trust Tavi.” Was all he had said to his daughter as she continuously pestered him when ever he paused for a rest.

“Are you ready?”  Tavi asked his father who collapsed a few feet away.

“Are you.”  Came the weak wheezing reply.

“You will need to stay back.”  He told his siblings.  

“I don't understand what are you going to do?”  Umbreon asked.

“Simple I will ask the humans to help.”  He answered.  She was far to shocked to respond at first and when she finally figured out what to say Tavi had already walked towards the center of the scorched area.  Umbreon moved out to confront her brother but was forced to step back when she felt the heat that started to rise around the Flareon.  After a few more seconds she stepped back further as the temperature continued to rise and small heat ripples formed near the ground.

The fire pokemon sat having already built his internal fire to its max and now he was forcing every bit of his body to move beyond that point.  Rage was only that, a power that grew stronger with each bit of damage taken and would do him no good here.  Instead he built his power up on fear, then hope, love, and longing.  Every emotion he had for his family and every dream he could remember.  He was going to make sure the humans came because the call he had would not be ignored!  

Tavi stood slowly drawing in one long slow deep breath filling the absolute capacity of his lungs.  When the air came out it burned with the intensity that surpassed all the labs tests.  'Fire Spin!' He called in his mind weaving together both heat and air creating the beginnings of the vortex.  This time there was no target or destination.  The attack was simply a signal fire, 'The Guardian of Skyback Mountain Calls'

In seconds he had created a base that ranged nearly five feet across and the vortex was already close to topping thirty feet.  Wind was being sucked in now to feet the flames that he continued to add to it creating a true tornado out of the attack.  He dug his claws into the ground holding himself against a force that seemed ready to swallow him rather than obey him.  There was no point in stopping for Tavi, he knew there would be humans on the road who could see this and now he was going to make sure as many as possible saw him.  He held out till there was nothing left for him to add.  What was little less than a minute of exhaling seemed like hours as Tavi forced every last wisp of air out to continue the attack.  He choked and gagged trying to breath in the super heated air that began to burn his mouth and throat.  The Flareon turned and fought his way away for the tornado having to crawl away for the first few feet.  As the vortex finally began weakening Tavi collapsed next to his father finally drawing air into his lungs as he gasped and shook on the ground.

He realized he must have blacked out for a moment finding Umbreon had a large mouthful of his mane and was shaking him.  “Humans!”  She hissed dropping him when she realized he had moved.  Tavi raised his head to see both Leafeon and Eevee looking across the stream.  The area on the far side of the stream was smooth for several yards before it began a steep rocky climb up the slope stopping in three tier like shelves.  Three humans were working their way down, one already at the bottom while it seemed there were several more at the top staring in his direction.

Tavi slowly sat up looking over to where his attack had been.  Although there were no flames the ground rippled with heat waves as the rock near the center expelled the energy that it had been forced to absorb.  “Don't growl.”  He told his sister,  “Dad needs help and I am not about to let him die just cause your upset.”  His words did not seem to appease her but she did quiet down to a slight gruff every few seconds.

For the first time ever Tavi truly hoped that one of the approaching humans was a trainer as he stood and moved forward to meet them.  He was not disappointed staring at them when they stopped on the far side of the stream.  Three males all obviously trainers, the youngest seem to be a teen and the other two were at least adults.  Tavi held back several feet from the water trying to decide the best way to approach.  He could not pick out anything of the slight whispers that were spoken between them nor did he understand the occasional yell that was shouted from the roadside above but he doubted they did either.  

With nothing left but hope that one of them had heard of the Guardian, Tavi stood up on his hind paws and carefully walked forward while at the same time one of the older humans opened a pokeball and released a Butterfree.  Tavi considered the pokemon as he tottered forward, nothing to threatening but with possibilities to launch an attack from across the stream.  At the very least it was a good defensive maneuver if it knew stun spore or sleep powder.  He walked right up to the edge of the bank before turning his head back to look at his family.  It wasn't concern but their attention he was trying to move all the while keeping his ears trained on any movement or command the humans may make.

By the time he turned back and sat on his butt the three males were looking at his family.  He doubted they could see Leafeon from their position but Umbreon and Eevee were obvious targets.  “Areon/Follow.”  Tavi called to the humans walking several feet before turning back.  After a moment the teen hopped into the water splashing through before the other two made the decision to follow.  

He had both Eevee and Umbreon move back as he stood next to Leafeon.  “Dad come on stand up.”  He told his father getting the grass pokemon up and stumbling a few steps before he sank back down.

“Hey it's hurt!”  The young man called rushing forward to drop next to the pokemon and yanking off his pack pulling it open.  Tavi kept an eye on all three although he couldn't do much about the teen being so close he certainly did prepare when he saw one of the others sneaking a pokeball away from his belt.  The Flareon had already stepped around his father so that when the human tossed the pokeball out Tavi was already moving forward with agility closing the gap and landing on the back of the Girafarig before it was prepared gripping it tightly with limbs teeth and claws.  

The shouting that broke out between the humans was loud as one claimed he would not allow an opportunity to catch an Eevee slip by, even while the younger male was screaming out the fact that would be poaching.  Their argument ended with a squealing scream as Tavi bit deep into the Girafarig's neck.  It stumbled as it tried to buck the Flareon off and landed hard on the ground with Tavi still latched on to the back of its neck growling deep and menacing.  As the two pokemon struggled Tavi yanked hard causing the pair to roll over and as he let go the Girafarig regained its feet and jumped away as the Flareon barked at it.  He surged upwards and let out a Flame Thrower over the other pokemons head causing it to back up more and move out on to the burn area he had created earlier.  The act made a strong point with both the pokemon and its trainer as the other adult male asked, “Do you have any idea what will happen to your Girafarig if he uses Fire Spin.”

“He won't.”  The teen called turning his attention directly at Tavi.  “Guardian please leave it alone, none of us will try to harm or capture a pokemon on your mountain.”  As much distrust Tavi felt towards all male teens he couldn't help wondering if this was one of the ones that might different.  “My mom wrote an article on you.” He told the Flareon as it walked back.  “The rangers insist that you won't do anything more than is necessary.  I never thought I would actually meet you though.”  The teen began inspecting Leafeon more intently now that he had put several items near the pokemon.  Umbreon barked when he flipped the grass type over causing the male to moan in pain.  “Sorry.  Well I don't see any injuries or broken bones there isn't much I can do.”

'At least it is a start.'  Tavi thought heading back over to the scorched earth and growling at the Girafarig to move.  A red light recalled it as scurried sideways and the Flareon again moved to the center.  He took his time like before gathering the energies he needed and heating the air around him ignoring both the calls of his sister and the humans.

Tavi knew it was wrong from the first bit of air that passed his throat, it burned and stung nearly causing him to choke.  The Flareon continued even as he realized how much of a mistake he had made after the last Fire Spin breathing in the air surrounding his attack.  He was by no means immune to fire even though his resistances were far beyond anything considered normal.  That compiled with years of battle and training gave him the knowledge to where his true limits lay and right now that information was screaming at him to stop.

He simply ignored that trying to create a vortex that he hoped would rival his previous one.  He was nearly done building the height when his esophagus twitched nearly closing causing him to choke and cough around his own flame sending spouts of fire and energies in odd directions.  By the time he was able to stop and take a breath the damage was far to advanced to repair.  The attack had ripped itself into parts.  Two main eddies were grinding together while the rest of the fires were flung about like leaves on the wind, only this wind had no direction or sense.  Tavi wasn't able to fully dodge as a line of fire dropped like a telephone pole towards him.  Part of the flame caught the side of his head and shoulder curling up part of his mane as it seemed to twist at the last moment greedy for its creator.  

The Flareon sat to watch the end of chaos as his attack broke down to nothing.  He slowly scanned the area twice making sure that none of the flames had reached beyond the area he had cleared but it was obvious he wouldn't be capable of repeating his previous action for several days.

Tavi turned back wondering what else could he do to attract the rangers and the ones whom could help his father.  Eevee and Umbreon were already standing near Leafeon while the humans had moved several yards off.  He felt like chasing them off since they were useless before he struck on a bad thought that he entertained for a moment before he gave it up.  If he caused serious harm to humans then surely the rangers would appear but then they may not help out his father.  “Sorry.”  Was all he could mumble at his sibling as he moved to stand next to his father.  Carefully Tavi laid down moving so he could rest his head and unburned cheek against his father's shoulder.  He got a sorta half grunt in reply before he told him.  “I tried.”

Umbreon moved around behind him trying to groom through the burn and curled part of his mane while Eevee moved in between their fathers paws carefully curling his tail and trying to snuggle against the legs while being extremely careful to not touch his body.  Umbreon growled as the young trainer approached again.  

“I never knew the Guardian had a family.  Please I want to help.”  He told Umbreon as he slowly reached for one of the items still on the ground.  It took several moments to convince Umbreon to allow him close enough to touch Tavi.  

With a little wave he tried to shoo the female back enough while he used the back of the hand carrying the spray bottle to push back the head of Eevee who was trying to stare at what was going on.  With a light hiss the cooling medicine sprayed over Tavi's head and paused for a second before the hiss continued applying the healing spray to his shoulder.

The roar that echoed across the small valley had both Tavi and Umbreon leaping up in near unison causing the teen to tumble back.  Both turned towards the road and stepped forward to offer protection to those behind.  Even from this distance Arcanine standing near the road was an impressive sight.  With ease it leaped down the rocks on the hillside and with four simple bounds landed onto the flat ground racing towards them carrying its trainer on its back.  It took no time for the large fire type to reach them clearing the stream in one huge leap.  As the pokemon came to a skidding halt the female leaped off its back and pointed to the humans.  

“All of you will clear the area immediately.  This is a protected area and messing with its Guardian can be very dangerous.”  If the voice and tone wasn't obvious the uniform was.

“Officer Jenny wait we need to help.”  The teen stated.

“ROY!”  The officer interrupted nearly at a shout.  “Your mother is going to skin you when she finds out your hear.  No buts get back up to the road now!”

As an argument again started between humans Tavi carefully walked to the Arcanine.  “I need your help.  I want the rangers to take my father to a pokemon center and try to heal him.”  The Arcanine gave a huff that blew back his top fur and ruffled his mane before looking beyond at the prone Leafeon.  It was careful as it walked over crouching down to give the grass pokemon a good sniff. 

“What's the problem?”  Tavi was shocked by the rather heavy but definitely feminine sounding voice.  Leafeon's ears twitched but there was little else in the way of a reaction.  One of the pokemon's large paws reached out and stopped on top of the grass pokemon's side giving it a shake as she repeated the question.  There was a groan from Leafeon, a growl from Umbreon, and a light bark from Eevee, “He hurts inside.”

She looked the eons over before turning to face officer Jenny.  “ARK Ark Ark!/Officer Attention!”  The humans stopped arguing and immediately both Jenny and Roy came over.

“I think its sick.”  The young man stated.

It took nearly three hours and was late into the afternoon before Tavi finally saw a rather large pickup slowly making its way up the valley on the flatter areas next to the stream.  The Arcanine and officer had left sometime before along with all the others except Roy and a different male human that had some link to a pokemon center. Who after probing the Leafeon for several minutes proclaimed that surgery maybe required but they needed to run some tests first.

Tavi had actually ended up spending quite a bit of time with Roy meeting all his pokemon and listening to the teen tell stories.  From the beginning he was the only one who spoke to Tavi not just ordered or pretended to talk at him.  And for the first time ever Tavi spoke with a trainer's pokemon whom seemed happy and open.  Each seemed to think their relationship with Roy was different then the others and of course better.  The Flareon was actually interested in listening and learning more and even though he was worried for his father a small part of him wished they had taken just a bit longer to arrive.  

The three humans tied Leafeon to a board they had brought before the secured both it and the pokemon in the bed of the truck.  But when they blocked Umbreon from jumping into the high back of the truck Tavi had to leave Roy and rush forward.  He dodged under the truck and popped out the other side growling at the driver preventing him from entering the cab.  Again it was Roy who tried to bring understanding to the arguments and confusion.  Umbreon had already clawed and bitten on of the three humans who had come to help but had also made it into the truck bed and was lashing out at anyone who came close.  With a few simple barks Tavi ordered Eevee home and watched as the young pokemon fled.  With ease he slipped past the humans and lept into the truck huffing at his sister once with a glare that caused her to slide over and lay down next to their father.

When Roy suggested that they take all three pokemon there was a very short argument that ended when a giant Flamethrower erupted out of the bed of the truck.  As Tavi stepped between two of the straps that held the board down coughing lightly the teen spoke to the rest of the humans.  In the end the helpers agreed that they would take all three and drop them off at the pokemon center and let them deal with it.

It was five days later, in the morning when Tavi was finally standing outside, next to his slightly unsteady father.  They had spent two days at the pokemon center all three of them getting a full checkup although Umbreon had been sedated for that.  Early on the third morning the trio had been transferred to the lab which actually made Tavi feel a good deal more at ease knowing random trainers weren't trying to find out about him or his family.  Umbreon had taken off hours after being there promising her brother to return soon but she had enough of 'all this'.  

Tavi had spent nearly all of his time near his father or the humans who were caring for him trying to figure out what was wrong and what they were doing.  One of the technicians that morning had actually spoken to him trying to explain as the Flareon listened.  Although he was barely able to understand the digestive track and the problems that had happened to his father the one thing he did totally understand was what he was being told about the future.  His father would need a special diet to insure health frequent checks over the next few months and possibly daily medication if the diet wasn't enough.  Basically if the Leafeon returned home it would fall ill again and probably wouldn't live to the end of the year.

Tavi followed behind his father and across the parking area between a fence and out into a pasture where  he collapsed softly in the grass.  He took one look back at the female who was still standing just outside the door she had opened for them to go through before he sat down in front of the Leafeon.  The two sat for a long time before his father spoke.  “You will be far more happy with her.”  He stated simply.

He could tell it was a test, a way to make him confirm his promise to leave.  “I know I will, but there is still something we need to talk about.”  He watched his father scowl as he quickly continued.  “It's about your side of the promise.  You will never be able to leave here.”  Tavi spoke out in a rush.

“You want me to be some human's pokemon?”  Leafeon stated with a hint of a laugh.

“No Dad you need to listen.”  He explained what he could understand and how things would have to change, “You won't need a pokeball but you have to live here, eat what they give you, and do what they say.  You promised to let humans help you and I promised to make Umbreon leave.”

Leafeon had listened the entire time not saying anything until he mention his sister.  “Where is she?”

“She left before yesterday.  She will come back but I am not sure when.”   

The grass pokemon closed his eyes and stretched out on his side enjoying the warming sun.  “So she may already be gone but you want me to agree to stay here?”  Tavi felt like taking a paw and smacking his father on the head.  Surely he understood he would end up dead if he didn't stay.  

The Flareon huffed a few times before he was able to voice his irritation.  “How do you expect me to leave if you..”    “RELAX Tavi.”  Leafeon gave a little bark opening and eye and looking up at his son with a slight grin.  “You want me to stay I suppose I could.  I'll even eat the food, and sleep on that horribly soft mat, and I could even do what they ask.”  The Flareon just stared as the male stretched out  again before slowly sitting up.  “The den is getting cold and I am feeling old.  I had already thought about staying here and if it means you and Umbreon will go on with your own lives then all the better.”  He shifted and stretched out more before giving an entire body shake.  “I haven't felt this good in years.”  The grass pokemon stated firmly.

“Come on.”  Tavi told his father.  He spent the next few hours slowly walking around the main complex showing his father the area and politely introducing themselves to several of the pokemon they met.  Tavi was leading them back when they came around a corner and across two humans engaged in a rather passionate kiss, the male pressing the female lightly against the wall as they embraced.

“Giving you ideas?”  His father asked when the Flareon had stopped staring for several moments.  The couple broke apart at the light gruff vocals of the Leafeon as it nudged the Flareon's shoulder.  Tavi didn't comment back, he simply trotted around the pair and on back to an open door where he lead his father inside a room which had a high ceiling and equipment running down one side with a circular couch on the far end.  Tavi was very surprised at how fast Leafeon moved to jump up on the couch and curl up.  He watched and in a few moments could tell his father was sound asleep.  He admitted to himself that getting his father to stay was much easier than he could have possibly imagined and that he would be safe here hopefully for years to come.  Now all he had left to do was figure out how to make Umbreon agree with their father's wish.

It was after dark when he finally met up with his sister again.  The technicians had already moved the Leafeon back to one of the other rooms where a few beds had been set up with small bowls of food in front of each one.  His father was already eating when they pushed him back out and closed the door on him.  “How's dad.”  The words were out of the females mouth before she had even come close to stopping after racing through the field to meet with her brother.

“Fine.”  Tavi spoke trying to give his sister a nuzzle only to have her back away instead.  “Fine?  Tavi what else, is he going to be okay did they heal him can we go home soon?”

The Flareon sniffed catching a rather distinct scent coming off his sister and as he tried to move closer to inspect she turned slightly and backed up again.  Agility, swiftly Tavi launched himself at Umbreon knocking her over and rolling along the ground with her.  This time the Flareon wasn't able to get a good hold or maybe it was the fact her rings flashed in the darkness disturbing him but she planted one hind paw in his chest pushing him away as she struggled up.

He turned and jumped at her again only to find her slip away before he was close enough to touch her.  His ears picked up the howling even as he felt the heavy paw falls charging towards them.  Tavi turned trying to make out the black shape that came flying closer.  “Doom Stop!”  Umbreon called moving out between her brother and the approaching pokemon.  Her rings glowed brightly as she faced the oncoming Houndoom lighting up the area enough that Tavi was able to see her moist rear better which was now facing right at him.  She had cleaned up most of the males scent that was on her rear except some that had recently leaked out confirming the scent he had picked up on earlier.

As Umbreon calmed Houndoom explaining that everything was fine Tavi tried to collect a few thoughts on how to get his sister to choose the Houndoom.  “I see you found your mate.”

“Tavi it's not like that!”  She protested immediately.

“Really than can I have a try?”  He stated stepping forward and trying to hop up onto her back as she slipped away again causing the Houndoom to growl.

“Tavi what has gotten into you!” Umbreon demanded.

“I'm just doing what I need to.  Dad will never go home and now I am not going to let you either unless you come back as my mate.”  He stated.

Confused the female stumbled over several words.  “Not going.. WHY?  You said he was fine!”

“I'll tell you in the morning go have some more fun with your male.”  Tavi walked several feet before he turned and puffed out a small fire knowing that she would try and stop him.  The flame was no larger than a campfire enough to light the space between them.  He watched as she recoiled back and at the same time the Houndoom jumped half way over her lowering his head and horns to the flame.  

Tavi gave a small growl at the Houndoom in challenge.  “If my sister was smart she would tell you to be careful.”

“Anytime your ready I'll happily put you down.”  The dog growled in response.

“Doom stop.” She spoke stepping out from under him.  Tavi gave a little smile realizing that this would be far easier and the best option open to him if the Houndoom was willing to take the challenge.

“In the morning.  You had better both be ready.”  He told them walking away.  He could hear a little of his growling words and her whispered answers as he moved off quickly.  To him though it really wasn't important what they were saying only tomorrow morning would be.

Tavi was up before dawn silently patrolling the main buildings sure that Umbreon would soon show up unless he was wrong and she was there already.  He did find her a little later one paw and half a nose under a door to one of the side buildings that he had never been in.  He crept in and butted her lightly getting her to tear herself out and spin to face him.  Tavi sat down in the dawn light waiting for her to speak.

“I want to see Dad.”  She demanded.

“Later.” He told her, “He is sleeping now.”  Tavi deliberately flopped over on his side as she barred her teeth and crouched down moving forward.  He just waited as she continued stalking forward and listened as she started growling the last few feet till her head and fangs were an inch from his throat.  His response was to roll onto his back reaching his legs into the air and yawning slightly before finishing the roll so that his back was to her.  “If your wondering this is what I look like when I'm playing around.” He spoke flipping his tail up his back but it wasn't quite long enough to tag her.

“TELL me where Dad is!” She shouted at him.

“I told you already he's inside sleeping you can't see him until the humans let him out.”  He said lazily at her.

“FINE! If you won't get him out I WILL!  He's not staying here!.” She screamed before stalking away.

“He'll be dead before you get him home.  Dad knows this so he IS going to stay.  Nothing you can do or say will change that.  Come on,” he said standing up, “let's go find that male of yours.”  Tavi did his best to explain what was wrong with their father as he understood it and what would be required for him to stay healthy.  “It's kinda funny but he seems to be just fine with it.”  He kept an eye on his sister as she seemed to be slightly more dazed walking behind him the more he spoke.  She followed him until they reached the same field they had been on the previous night.  “HOUNDOOM!”  He shouted out loud seeing the dark form already moving forward as he called.

Umbreon looked around surprised when she finally looked up, “Tavi wait what are you doing?”

“I decided I would test you companion.  If he wins I will allow him to choose where you will go.  If he loses you will do what I say.” He told her as the Houndoom stopped next to her.

“What?” She said shocked ready to protest.

“Relax Umbre he doesn't rule your life, but if all he knows is fighting I will beat him for you.”  Houndoom spoke allowing his whip like tail to stroke down her back.

“Beat me?”  Tavi snorted,  “Goes to show what a fool you are.”  He could feel his sisters gaze and wondered if she wasn't seeing part of his real plan.  It wouldn't make a difference who won.  He would fight and force the Houndoom to defeat or submission harming it enough to test his sisters true feelings or he would lose and make sure the battle was fierce enough and nasty enough to make sure the Houndoom was willing to risk its own health for her.  Tavi felt either way would leave him an opening to force them to stay together and keep his promise to his father.

“Listen Runt.  Just because your her brother doesn't mean you own her.  She says your strong but you lack manners and the ability to beat me.”  Tavi chuckled as Houndoom stood to its full height and strutted out a few feet to face him.

“Dear sweet sister would you be so kind as to move back?”  He asked in a super sweet sticky tone.

“Listen Tavi you don't...”  Her words were cut off as the Flareon collided with her side knocking her sideways with enough force to roll her over and send her several feet away.

“You will pay for that!”  Houndoom promised growling as Tavi returned to his previous spot.

“I am ready.  Give it your best shot.”  Houndoom started as Tavi finished talking starting out with Fire Fang as Tavi used agility dodging and countering with Slash which barely connected.  It was a furious moment of teeth and claws as the two tried ripping each other apart both scored several hits causing some blood to flow from a gash or puncture.  Tavi broke away knowing  that he was losing the physical battle simply because Houndoom had a better height, reach, and size.  Flamethrower didn't surprise the dog as it lept straight up answering Tavi's fire with a smaller Flamethrower of its own.  

Tavi dodged and aimed Fire Blast at the point he estimated Houndoom would land and scored a direct hit as the canine dug its claws in the earth and lowered its skull to catch the blast directly between his horns.  He fired several more shots which the Houndoom allowed to hit.  He realized something was up about the same time his opponent began to chuckle.  The Flareon had experienced battles against those who used Flash Fire before he even remembered the months of severe training where Daniel had tried to force him to learn the technique.  After battling nothing but fire the entire time he had gained a great resistance but not the ability Flash Fire.

Still all the previous battles he had been switched or ordered to use physical attacks when he came across the immunity.  He watched the smirking Houndoom as he raised his internal temperature to max heating the air and gathering energy for Fire Spin.  True the attack was based in fire but the wind and shear power of the vortex should count for some damage.  Tavi released the attack allowing the mini tornado to race across the ground as Houndoom moved forward to meet it.  The canine lept through the heard of the attack and out the other side unharmed.  The Flareon gave an inward sigh and changed his train of thought filling himself with a need to win and a burning desire.  He tucked a small part of his conscious mind away as he felt the Flamethrower blow ever him.  The attack had far less heat and he barely took damage starting to feel insulted by the fact Houndoom was holding far more than he needed to.  He took his feelings, and the slight damage throwing both forward to start the fires of Rage.

Tavi charged forward the moment Flamethrower stopped responding with Take Down.  The canine was swift to dodge and the two met only shoulder to flank with minimal damage to both as they stumbled away from each other.  Tavi spun and leaping forward attacking with teeth, claws, and body in a frenzied attack that slowly grew stronger as the bite marks down his back and the slashes to his sides increased.  The two broke apart minutes later each growling fiercely and panting heavily.  

Houndoom attacked with Smog trying to keep some distance between him and the enraged Flareon.  The Houndoom had never before battled a pokemon so reckless yet so driven and purposeful in its attacks.  He crouched down and rolled away as the eon burst forward with Agility attempting to exchange claws and bites again.  It wasn't that he couldn't handle the Flareon it was more the fact he was worried about how this was turning out.  Even damaged the Flareon wouldn't back down and now he was no longer holding back both were receiving several ugly wounds.  Houndoom didn't have to look to the Umbreon to hear the few whines she had emitted watching their fight.  That's what was really bugging them that he might severely harm the Flareon and upset the Umbreon more.

Houndoom attacked again with Smog,  “You should give up.  Your flames are useless and you won't be able to take me down.”  Tavi mind registered the words even as his body yearned to dive forward again.  He had tried everything and knew there was no way to win just a long drawn out battle which would probably now be over if the Houndoom quit trying to be polite and just went all out.  Tavi thought about giving up, he had tried everything, only his body shifted into a new position hugging the ground a little closer and preparing for a last attack and suddenly Tavi knew what he was doing.  There was now one more attack open to him one which he had never used before.  The Flareon allowed his body to unleash the attack flying forward low to the ground as the Houndoom tried to dodge out of the way.  To Tavi it felt like a scene playing out before him.  One of his paws pushed altering his course keeping him zeroed in on the other.  There would be no way to miss and this would be his last attack his Final Resort.  He saw as the Houndoom tried to turn further and his own body sped up even more.  The connection started at the Houndoom's shoulder unleashing the power of a physical attack driving the kinetic energy deep into the canines side.

Tavi could actually feel the others body strain and heard something snap and give before the Houndoom was flung from him seeming to float several feet in the air before the ground caused it to bounce once and slide before it flipped over.  There was absolute silence in the morning light before one quiet pained whine rose from the Houndoom.  Tavi could hear his sisters cry as the black form rushed past him but he couldn't seem to stay focused.  He tried to force his legs to straighten from the crouch he was still in but only finding resistance to the notion.  With eyes closed he tried to asses any damage he had just taken.  

Suddenly he felt the boosted energies of Rage drop out and he was now struggling just to keep his body off the ground.  It was real work to get his body fully up and widened his stance to prevent himself from flopping over.  The hurt from the cuts, stings from the punctures, even the slight heat of burns was nothing he hadn't dealt with numerous times before, but for some reason his body felt different this time.  Every single part of him felt over used and drained.  His last attack had burned up all the energy he had leaving him tottering forward when he opened his eyes.  He couldn't understand or maybe it was he couldn't hear what the pair were saying to each other but as he walked forward he spoke.

“Move Umbreon, I am going to kill him.”  Tavi knew his voice was weak but it seemed to reach his sister by her shocked look.  

A few more steps forward and she lept between them.  “You can't!”  Of course he couldn't the drained Flareon wouldn't even be able to fend off his sister's tail if she chose to smack him with it but all he needed to do was make her believe.

“If he is just a male,”  Tavi spoke as he seemed to find a little bit of strength to walk past his sisters side.  “who is just mating you then he dies.”  The Umbreon was to afraid to do anything but watch as her brother slid past.  She turned trying to think of a way to stop him as his paw reached out and laid on top of the Houndoom's neck causing it to whimper.

“Please don't.”  Tavi's ears perked and he moved his paw onto the ground turning to look back at his sister glad that the more he moved around the more his body seemed to respond.

“Make a choice.”  He spoke lightly, “Claim you mate or you can come home with me when he's dead.”  Tavi watched as her face twitched with emotions and indecisions.

“Umbre.” The pained voice whispered from the ground drawing the females attention.  When she looked back to her brother it was with her head lowered and lips pulled back into a snarl.  The sight pleased the Flareon as he turned slowly to face her smiling slightly.  She growled as she lowered her haunches clearly ready to spring as he walked closer.  Tavi pursed his lips and blew out a soft breath which brushed across the Umbreon muzzle as he moved closer causing her to pause.  He blew out a little harder and tilted his head causing the light breeze to run up her muzzle and against her eye which she closed.  With her eye closed he darted in licking right over her nose and rubbing against her muzzle.  He pressed his lips together trying to stifle a laugh at her confusion as he stepped back a few feet and sat down.

The two siblings started to talk but with in the first moment Umbreon was nearly screaming at her brother.  Tavi flopped on to his side thinking that me might stop her yelling if she thought he was really hurt.  The only problem was she didn't stop her loud barking and now that he was down his body didn't want to get back up.  Umbreon had stopped using words just standing over her brother growling out her displeasure until she was interrupted by Houndoom quite whining as it tried getting up.

“Doom wait.”  She said hopping over her brother to help him out.  With her help he was able to sit up but he had to keep all his weight on his back legs and one fore leg crying out when she nosed the leg he held up.  Tavi arched his back and turned his head enough to look over at the pair.

“Umbreon if you try to come home I will chase you off.”  He watched as she flattened her ears and crouched looking like she wanted to attack only to stop as she felt Houndoom's tongue licking over her muzzle and top of her head.  It took them more than half an hour to limp their way along the field to the fence.  Their progress was impeded by Umbreon's protests as much as the injuries the two males had.

As much as he disliked the idea Doom knew Tavi spoke the truth when he said they both needed humans help to heal.  The two males had exchanged names and a few grudging compliments on their slow walk and by the time they made it through the fence Doom had collapsed in pain and Tavi was feeling week and lightheaded.  After a short but fruitless argument with his sister the Flareon laid down a few feet off and hoped somehow the humans would find them with out the Umbreon's help.  

Tavi woke up a little later hissing then growling at the rough treatment as he was passed off from one human to the next.  He struggled enough to force the female to almost drop him as she struggled to put him down.  Once on the ground he checked what was going on.  There were three humans trying to lift a heavy bulge in a blanket up onto a stainless steel rolling cart.  The fact that Umbreon was a few feet away trying to contain herself let him know it was Doom they were moving.

His father sat next to her with a tail across her back obviously trying to calm her.  There were nearly a dozen other humans from the lab including the professor and more importantly a certain human couple that had been passing him off between the two.  Tavi barked loudly with a partial howl once they had the Houndoom positioned on the cart and ready to move.  The humans watched as the Flareon gently pulled on the males pants leg before pressing against the females leg trying to bring them together.  He let out an excited little yip when the female grabbed a hold and held her lovers arm.

“Flare eee eon.”  He stated walking around them several times.  Tavi moved away and with a bark calling Leafeon over and had it sit next to the professor.  “Flare eee eon.” Tavi repeated walking around the two several times before he moved on.  There was several small growls and half backs as the Umbreon and Flareon spoke.  “FLARE!” The command was finally given and the Umbreon slunk forward tail tucked as it carefully crawled into the bottom of the cart under the Houndoom.  “Flare eee eon!” he repeated one more time rather loudly as he walked around the cart several times before moving away.   “Flare eee eon.”  He spoke staring at the first couple,  “Eeeon” he turned towards his father,  “Ee eon.” he finished looking back at the cart.

The female human smiled turning to give her boyfriend a peck on the cheek.  “Looks like the little match maker approves.”

The male smiled giving a good laugh saying, “Profess.. Sir.  I guess that leave you on the short end of the stick that's a male Leafeon.”

There were a few smiles and snorts as Professor Nealson answered.  “I'm sure the Guardian is just placing us together.  The Leafeon will stay at the laboratory, Right?”  He looked down at the grass pokemon.  Tavi watched as his father dipped his head and get up trotting inside the building before he laid down with a grunt watching as his sister scrambled off the cart as it moved.  

There was little she could do as she watched them wheel Doom inside the building.  He was carefully picked up by the male human and only gave a slight grunt of protest.  The one thing he was glad to see was his father slip back outside heading to Umbreon as he was carried inside at least they could talk about what was going on.

It was two days later in the early afternoon and he was in the back of a rangers jeep being driven back to Skyback Mountain.  That morning Leona had shown up inspecting the Guardian then instructing him  to not to pull a stunt like that again.  Being guardian meant that he needed to keep to the mountain and not make a scene for local newspapers.  She did tell him that rangers would begin a bi-monthly patrol of the area and if he needed help was to find them at those times.  Leona finished by telling him that he had done a good job so far and that his recent escapades had shown how powerful and intelligent he was to a great many people.  When Leona told him they were ready to take him back he turned and left her there going first to find his father and renew his promise then off to one of the barns where Umbreon guarded the healing Houndoom.  She spoke crisply to her brother fully blaming him for everything that had happened.

“I would do it all again.”  Tavi told his sister.  “I know Dad is going to be fine, I think he actually likes it here,”  He paused waiting for her to finish huffing, “I also know Doom is going to care for you.”

“And EEVEE!” She butted in with a bark.

“I plan on spending the rest of the summer training him.  You helped raise him well and I'll make him strong.  Dad's right he will stay, besides he already made a good deal of friends and is well liked.”  Still upset Umbreon said nothing even though she agreed with his assessment.  “Will you come visit before fall?”  He asked surprising her.

He stood up rubbing his muzzle along hers till his head was resting on her shoulder.  “I still care for you sister... No matter what I say the mountain will always be home for us, now it's time for us to find new homes, but that doesn't mean you can't visit or check on Eevee now and then.”  He pulled away to stare at her.  “I would like to see you again before I go.”  Umbreon had a hard time keeping up with all the charges her brother kept making.  She had already resigned herself to leaving with Doom soon and never seeing her father or the mountain again.  Almost as if reading her thoughts Tavi added, “You might even check up on Dad now and then.”  She was so caught up in these thoughts that she hadn't realized he had moved away and was almost out the barn door.

“Wait!”  She cried jumping forward to catch up with him.  “Yes! Yes I'll visit.”  Tavi gave her a big smile and then a bump with his muzzle.

“It will be a while before Doom can travel far, and if you have to let him stay home when you visit.  Just remember don't wait to long I still have a ways to travel before winter.”  He told her.

“I won't.” She promised giving him a lick on the cheek.  Umbreon watched as her brother started walking away then charge across the field back to the main compound.  She went back inside laying down next to Doom smiling as he spoke to her.  “It would be nice to visit your mountain and meet that little brother you keep talking about.”

Tavi made a good meal out of berries as he walked back up the mountain.  He pondered on what exactly he should tell Eevee when he finally found him.  He gave a small thought of humans as he passed through one of the more popular campsites and how many had invaded when he was gone.  As his paws took him towards his den he turned his mind to the idea of leaving all the pokemon behind unprotected.  'Well not unprotected.'  He thought.  They were certainly better off than a great many other pokemon living in a protected area, and the rangers were going to start making patrols as well maybe he didn't need to be here anymore.  At the very least he would spend the summer keeping all the humans out and train Eevee.  Maybe he could even teach a few others what he knew, what places to avoid, and how some humans would react.

He hadn't paid attention to the light rustle of bushes or the quiet swift rush of paw falls.  By the time the pokemon broke cover charging at him he only had time to brace for an attack which came at a pile of fur from three different angles.  Tavi was piled on and collapsed grinning as Eevee and two Zigzagoon crawled on top of him of him squeaking and barking.  By the time he regained his feet he could see Eevee finish looking around before he centered back on Tavi.  “They are not here but they are well and safe.”  He told his brother, “We will talk tonight.  So tell me what you are doing with the cubs and where are their parents?”

Tavi could tell by the tail twitch his brother was hiding something when he was assured that everything was fine and they were doing what they were supposed to.  He decided to escort the cubs home with Eevee just to be sure.  The Lynoone were glad to see Tavi home and told him that everything was fine and Eevee had offered to play with the cubs while the third was resting not feeling well.  He listened to his cheerful younger brother on the walk home explaining about what had happened the past week.  When he asked his brother what he had been doing that afternoon with the cubs he sensed the hesitation in the young pokemon's step and heard the quick answer of  'We were just playing'.  

Before he could get more Eevee asked his own question.  “So how is Dad and when are they coming back?”  Tavi took several steps in silence before he finally chose a place to start.

“I made dad a promise.  You know he was going to die.  But I promised that if he lived that both Umbreon and I would leave here and find mates.”  Tavi kept a side ways watch on his brother, not quite looking back but the Eevee seemed to accept all this quite easily having heard it before.  Starting with the easier subject he continued.  “Umbreon won't come home again, but she will come visit, before fall I hope.  She can't stay to long but you will get to see her and maybe her mate too.”

Tavi waited expecting some question about their sister or what had happened.  Instead the Eevee stayed still, staring at him waiting for him to turn around when the Flareon finally did look fully over his shoulder the other spoke.  “What about Dad.”  Tavi was suddenly struck by the fact that Eevee was staring him directly in the eye and looked as serious as any adult pokemon.  His brother may enjoy playing and having fun but there was no doubt in Tavi's mind that he was a fully grown.  A simple serious question demanding the same form of answer.

“He will die if he comes home.  The humans have to care for him every day or he will get sick again.  No pokeball or trainer.”  Tavi emphasized, “But he does have to stay with humans.”  Suddenly he felt uncomfortable having Eevee sit there staring at him.  “I did the best I could.”  He told his brother turning away but listening to make sure that his brother was following.  

His paws brought him back to his den but before he could go inside Eevee pushed past him to get in first.  Tavi wondered what was going on until he saw his brother inside sitting in a little padded nest of leaves and grass directly across the cave from his own bed.  There was also a small pile of gathered berries and what looked like some fruit covered with large leaves that sat near the back.

He couldn't help smiling a little at his brother, “You knew I was coming back.”  His grin faded seeing the still serious expression and strong eyes.

“You're not going to stay.  I heard you tell Dad you would keep your promise.” He glared at his brother daring him to try and deny the fact.  Tavi couldn't do much but nod as he sat down just inside the entrance.

“Do you want to come with me?”  He asked.  It was an idea he had toyed with a few times but the thought caught Eevee by surprise.  Tavi watched the confusion and uncertainty the idea brought before the young pokemon finally shook his head.  “Good because if you stay here I might try to come back someday, and I know Umbreon will visit.  I'm also sure she is planning to keep an eye on Dad.”  He watched as the Eevee's tail slowly began to wag.  “We can all find mates and have cubs and then maybe even bring the whole family together.  I'm sure your going to find your own mate and have a family too.”  The sudden twitch in the tail along with the ears drooping surprised Tavi.

“Eevee?  You..”    “I'm Hungry!!” Eevee blurted out turning quickly, moving to back and carefully began choosing several berries to roll out of the pile.  Tavi waited while his brother rolled several items to him including an odd fuzzy yellow colored oval that tasted tart and musky and was something he had never tasted before.

When they had finished eating the flame pokemon moved to his bed and laid down.  It was still early so he asked his brother to tell him more about what went on especially what Eevee had done the past week.  The pokemon told his brother how he had spent the first day near the bottom of the mountain waiting.  At the end of the day Politoed had found him and took him to her home.  He spent the night and most of the next day before she convinced him to head home and wait for everyone.  Instead he  chose to go to Tavi's den and made himself a spot.  The rest of the days had been spent finding food and spending time with others or waiting.  He had even gone back to training with some of the things Tavi had taught him during their patrols.  “We will work on that more soon.”  He promised his brother before relaying the full story of what went on.  Eevee had been interested especially about Tavi's fight with Doom and the last attack he used.   He answered his brothers questions as best as he could still not truly understanding what he did only that it was a new move powerful, strong, but  very draining.  

The Flareon was feeling tired when they finished talking and decided to sleep.  He fell asleep fast but was roused a bit later by movement and prodding against his body.  “Eevee?”  He asked still more than half asleep.  “Please?”  Was all his brother asked as he finished snuggling against him partly embracing his brother.

Pokemon Domestic to Feral

Chapter 3: Heart (part b)

Tavi woke in the morning with an ear covering one eye and his brother pressing tight to his neck.  It felt somehow right to have his brother next to him especially since they would now be sharing the same den together.  His first movements woke Eevee who squeezed tighter for a moment before it pushed away and stood up.  They ate a short breakfast before they started their day together from dawn till night.  The pair spent the next two weeks together spending no more than a few moments out of each others sight even when the younger one wanted to play with some of the cubs.  Tavi allowed the Eevee to follow on all the patrols even when humans showed up having him hide in the brush and watch as the Flareon worked.  

For the most part Tavi was more aggressive with the humans.  Chasing hikers down trails and having several sprinting away at a run fearing for their safety.  The trainers he often tore through their campsites ruining equipment and giving short bursts of Flamethrower or pouncing on unprepared pokemon.  He even started using agility to catch unsuspecting trainers by surprise.  For the humans who chose to throw their pokeballs out instead of holding them in hand had a big surprise as he swatted them in the air several times causing bewildered pokemon to appear in the brush or sideways in the air dropping a foot or two to the ground.  Once he even had smacked a ball and the spin caused an Oshawatt to end up in a tree scrambling to keep on the branch it landed on.  His hope was that by the end of the summer humans would be to worried about their equipment, pokemon, and even personal safety to bother coming back.

The two brothers also spent quite a bit of time in between practicing even having short fights which had the Eevee slightly limping and worn out at night when they returned to the den.  They still spent hours of the day visiting other dens allowing the Eevee and usually now his brother to play with the cubs and visit families.  At night they ate together from their now expanding food pile and talked before going to sleep.  The flame pokemon had grown used to his brother creeping next to him after the first few nights and allowed him a spot next to him always waking up to find himself cuddled in some fashion when he tried to get up.

Everything seemed to be going fine for the brothers until the morning Tavi caught his brother nosing his crotch.  The pair had been out very late the evening before, forcing half a dozen drunk males back to their trucks.  Tavi knew first hand how mean drunk humans could get and all of them had been at least buzzed when he found their camp in the afternoon.  He had spent hours harassing them even torching two of the sleeping bags but then had to call Eevee for help and a sand attack as the humans only made the fire worse.  He was sure one of the males had a good burn on the arm and hand from its own stupidity.  

At the time he had almost felt bad for the four different pokemon called out.  Eevee had popped out of the brush tackling the first one as Tavi easily took out the three others.  The two trainers had issued the wrong commands or none at all to one of them.  Although they tossed out balls like a coordinated team everything from there on had been completely fumbled.  In the end the brothers had returned home well after dark.  Eevee had fallen right asleep while Tavi had spent a night of interrupted sleep and growing pain from his leg and back.  Near the end one of the males had hurled a camping stove out into the night.  Tavi had no clue what was coming till the lucky toss smashed into his rear and knocked him down.  Near morning the Flareon had rolled on to his side stretched his back leg out trying to ease the throbbing pain. 

He had dozed for a little while and woke to find his brothers muzzle rubbing against his sheath.  “Eevee!”  His bark was a combination of surprise and shock but came out sounding angry.  The young pokemon looked at his brother ears pressed firmly to his head and his nose almost in the dirt.  He couldn't stand the way he was just being stared at and finally after several moments of silence dashed for the exit crawling right over his brother who gave a small yip of pain at the paws that dug into his side.  Everything about the moment felt awful to Eevee, who could only think of what his father had told him about his urges and feeling which were only made worse by his brother who didn't seem to understand or care.

Tavi took his time, getting up and stretching.  He skipped the morning patrol and picked a few Oran berries and slowly walked out the pain in his hind leg looking for his brother.  He wasn't really worried when he didn't find him by the time he decided to start a patrol.  His feelings turned to disgust when he went back by the campsite from the day before.  Although there had been some trash and things left behind someone or someones had returned.  The entire area was littered with trash and the half burnt sleeping bags had been shredded and tossed about.  Even the vegetation of the area had been ruined it was ripped apart or torn entirely free of its roots and several of the local trees had their branches broken or yanked off.

Tavi realized it wasn't just humans but pokemon that had joined in the destruction as well seeing teeth marks and claw scratches around the area.  He would need to watch the next couple of days and hoped  the rangers showed up soon so they could help him clean up.  He spent the rest of the afternoon and entire evening gathering together beer cans, garbage, and bits of sleeping bag fluff which he placed between several of the torn branches and bushes in the hope that they would stop the wind from scattering them again.

He was rather upset when he limped into the den to find his brother wasn't there.  The Flareon spent a second sleepless night worried and alone wishing for the warm fur of his brother to comfort him and the knowledge that he was okay.  The next day he was up before dawn, already out searching for his brother.  He woke several of his neighbors early and began an extensive search checking every home and hiding place he could think of getting the exact same response from every pokemon, none of them had seen the Eevee yesterday.  

It was in the afternoon, and he was returning from the pond after checking with Politoed when he finally got news.  “We saw him, We saw him.”  Four Bellossom chimed as they ran up to spin circles in front of Tavi.  After a few moments he felt like pouncing on each Bellossom and driving it into the ground to stop their movement but at least he left with a general direction to where the Eevee was spotted.

Searching he found a Seedot who told him he had told the Eevee to go home that his brother was looking for him.  “He seemed a little upset!”  The pokemon called after Tavi who started sprinting home.

“I guess he has a mind of his own.”  The voice echoed from the trees as Tavi crawled back out of his empty den.

“Leave me alone!”  He shouted at the trees searching for the Rattata's form.  Movement caught his eye as the spotted the rodents shape hugging a trunk over his head.

“He's been having a pretty hard time, I thought you would have understood.”  Rattata told him.

“What do you know.”  Tavi retorted irritated.

He watched as the shape scooted down far enough to get to a branch and stare down at the Flareon.  “I would have helped him if he asked, but I am not about to take advantage of him.  My advice, if you want it, is to listen to him and encourage him.  There is nothing wrong with who he is.”  Tavi took a deep breath and put his distaste aside.

“What are you talking about and why would Eevee think there is something wrong?”  He asked politely.

“If you don't know then you need to go talk with him.” 

“I would if I could find him.  Will you please tell me where he is at?”  He had a hard time stopping the urge scream and rip the ground apart as he watched the rodent spin flicking its tail before it raced back up the tree and out a branch that connected to a neighboring tree.  He did let out a growl of frustration, where could his brother be.

As he took his first step the answer hit him.  He cursed himself as a moron for not checking the first place he should have checked.  In a short time he stood outside the brush that surrounded his families den sniffing the fresh scent of Eevee.  Sticking his head down to the tunnel he could see two brown paws and legs shift back.  “Eevee may I come in?” 

He waited over a minute hearing his brother shuffle his paws and was about to ask again when he heard a quiet, “Alright.”

Tavi looked around the small clearing before focusing on his brother.  The fur was a bit ruffled and his expression was a tight lipped, large eyed, and looked near the verge of exploding in tears.  He leaned forward and licked the Eevee's muzzle several times before the eyes closed.  He moved forward and sat down pulling his brother into a close embrace as the young pokemon began to silently cry.  The older male did nothing more than wait for his brother to finish and regain a bit of stability before talking.

“Eevee I want you to come home.”

His brother shivered head still buried in a wet salt stained mane.  “H..homme?”

“Yes home.”  Tavi answered,  “My home is your home, it always will be no matter where I am.”  It took several minutes before Eevee was ready to go.  Once outside the clearing he kept right at his younger brothers side and just a bit behind often rubbing Eevee's shoulder as they walked but allowing the younger pokemon to set the pace forward.

At the den he moved Eevee into the nest before he picked out several fruits and berries pulling them close to be eaten later before he curled next to his brother, again drawing him into an embrace.  He thought back trying to figure out why his brother had fled in the first place.  “I am sorry I yelled at you.”

“I, I understand.  You think it's wrong and you, you don't like it and you...”  Tavi reached a paw up to press the whimpering Eevee's mouth shut.  He pulled his brother as close as possible pressing there heads close and pushed his muzzle next to his brothers.

“I was only surprised.  All you had to do was ask.”  He had no idea what the mumbled words his brother spoke were, but he told him it was alright and everything would be okay as the Eevee squirmed and used its claws to hook his mane and shove its face and muzzle under his brother's chin.

Tavi awoke in darkness with a rather loud grumble from his stomach, he had eaten nothing that day and only a small meal the day before.   Slowly  he rocked the Eevee awake since it was unlikely he would be able to get out from under his brother otherwise.  Nothing was said as he pulled the food closer and the two sibling ate.  When they were done Tavi nosed his brother onto his side before scooting in behind to hug him.  He used his fluffy yellow tail to cover the Eevee saying.  “Tomorrow I want to hear everything.  You'll tell me exactly how you feel and why you ran away.  How can I be the big strong older brother if you won't tell me what's wrong.”

After several moments of silence Eevee spoke.  “Do you love me?”

The Flareon didn't bother to think of an answer he just let the words come out.  “I would never have come back if you weren't here.  You are very special and important to me.”  Tavi could feel the Eevee squirm and squeezed tighter preventing him from rolling over.

“But do you love me?”  

“Yes. Of course.”  He breathed into his brothers ear.

The next morning Tavi woke up just after sunrise in the exact same position he had fell asleep in.  The older brother waited and a little while later Eevee woke too.  Tavi gave his brother's ears long licks for several minutes before saying,  “Well?”

Eevee started slow going over the time they had been together sexually then focused on the time Leafeon had mounted Tavi.  He told his brother that he had asked his father to do the same and he refused instead mounting his head and stuffing his muzzle after his brother had passed out.  Ever since then he had wanted to try it.  Eevee even confessed having dreams about it, some included his brother.  The young pokemon paused after that worried over what his brother was going to say.

Tavi who had been grooming and re-grooming his brother head and stopped long enough to simply say.  “Go on.”

Relieved Eevee continued trying to explain how he had carefully talked to other males but never really getting the point across except with one and the Kricketot had threatened to bite him until its jaw broke if he didn't stay away.  He quietly admitted that he had rubbed against the backs of Zigzagoon as they ran underneath him.

Tavi finally spoke when his brother finished.  “I don't care what Dad says.  I enjoyed our time together and if you want to have some fun you just need to ask.  But I think you should try to find a female and...”

“It wasn't that much fun.”  Eevee stopped his brother words with the admission.

Tavi had to push the Eevee away rolling his brother over so he could get a good look at him.  “What wasn't much fun?”  He demanded not believing what his brother was saying.  Watching the younger pokemone look away was a real shock.  “Who?” He asked quietly suddenly thinking of Umbreon.

Eevee looked back for a moment before looking down, “Politoed.”

Tavi was only able to stifle half of the short bark of laughter,  “You, you mated with Politoed?!!”  With a blush of pure embarrassment Eevee slowly told his brother that she had tried to cheer him up after they left.  

“It did feel good only I donthink Ilyedremulater.”  The young pokemon mumbled quietly.  

Trying to put together the half heard bits Tavi asked, “What exactly did you say Eevee.  Dreamed, of me?”

“I dreamed of you that night after we were done.  That you were over me, mating with me.”  He wasn't given much of a chance to think as Eevee continued.  “Please Tavi will you mate with me?”  The pause was far to long for Eevee,  “You said you loved me.  I know Dad says it wrong, and everyone says males don't do that but PLEASE.    If you love me than mate with me.”  As Eevee spoke he struggled up and turned around lifting his tail as high as possible taking several steps backward towards his brother.

“If you EVER want me to do that you had best lower your tail, turn around, and listen!”  The one thing Tavi had remembered right then was how much it had hurt when his father rode him.  “Now come here and lay down.”  He waited as his brother slowly crept back to him in a rather dejected state.  “I don't mind playing around Eevee but before I do anything like that I want you to hear what I say.  When you dream of me is it always me?”

“No.”  Eevee answered quietly,  “Lynoone, Kecleon, Chikorita, sometimes others.”

“When you play with yourself do you always think of me?”  Tavi asked.   No, was the quiet answer.  “You are still young bro and you have time to grow and find a mate, even a male one.  But listen to me please.  I think of Leafeon, NOT DAD!” He suddenly interjected to make sure.  “She was kind and helpful and... and she asked me to come back.  When I dream, I dream of her, when I pleasure myself I think of her.  When I am around another female, even Umbreon, it's her I see.  She will be my mate Eevee, she is the one I want to be with.”  Tavi leaned over to give his brother a little lick on the cheek.  “I don't mind playing around but, I am not really sure I want to mate with you.”

Actually Tavi had already pictured himself half a dozen times mounting the Eevee while they had been talking but he was still worried about hurting his brother.  He was again surprised by the seeming maturity when Eevee said, “I can wait if you promise me you'll think about it and we can talk more.”

“I am done talking.”  Tavi told his brother grinning as he stood up.  He pushed Eevee over on to his back and stood over him squatting slightly to rub his privets against his brother's sniffing nose.

Tavi panted slightly as he relaxed on his side regaining his energy.  He was content to let Eevee continue his licking long after he was clean.  His brother had made several passes over the slowly shrinking shaft, knot, and sheath before bathing the entire lower underside with moist tongue rubs.  When he felt the sheath had been given enough attention the young pokemon moved on giving all his energy to the spent nut sack before moving even further back.  Now with his nose pressed against this brother's tail he was working the back hole much to the pleasure and embarrassment of the Flareon.  After several moist wriggling penetrations Tavi pushed his tail down and moved his hind paws trying to draw away.  

He could already feel a full return to his energy and a growing sensation of pleasure that was quickly going to head to a second round of pleasure if he let it.  “Come on we should get up and going.”  After a few berries and a quick groom the two were out on a long patrol that took the rest of the day because the Flareon wanted to make up for the previous day.  That evening Tavi took his brother back by the Eevee original training spot and worked with him till dark.

The next morning he found Eevee awake and nursing on the end of his peaking shaft.  After another round of brotherly pleasure the two were out again hiking around the mountain and ending back at the training spot.  However Tavi was the first to wake the next morning pulling himself away from his brother and grabbing a few berries before heading outside where his brother joined him a bit later.  They visited with several of the neighbors till late morning before Tavi started a patrol with his brother that ended in the early evening after chasing off a few humans.  He chose this evening to be a physical one as he carefully attacked his brother but still kept things strong enough to leave him limping and bruised.

The Flareon was surprised in the morning to find himself hard and throbbing when he awoke with Eevee gripping him tightly grinding their cocks together.  It didn't take long for them to create a mess which Eevee cleaned up which lead to a second round of brotherly fun.  By the time the next week ended they had fallen into a routine, when Tavi woke first they visited and played with the neighbors.  When Eevee woke first they were quickly aroused and spent the morning enjoying some private time.

The Eevee never questioned or asked his brother about mating although he had asked a few times for his brother to lick his rear.  Tavi had refused each time sure that it would quickly lead to something more than he wanted to do.  He was more than happy to play with every other part but always avoided that one spot.

The Flareon did begin thinking more and more about leaving, and how much he could accomplish before then.  As summer progressed he continued to train Eevee and the young pokemon began to grow strong.  Several times the Flareon allowed his brother to help chase off humans and he even carefully allowed him to battle some pokemon.  They made quite an imposing pair together and Tavi hoped that word would get out that the guardian had help.  He was also sure to introduce Eevee to the rangers that showed up every few weeks.  Although each time one came Tavi was reminded that time was quickly passing and his time to leave had jumped closer.

Later on he suddenly came up with an idea and acted on it.  They had spent the morning wandering around and had come across Rattata.  Tavi had moved off allowing his brother to continue his conversation before he came back.  “I need to ask you a favor.”  He stated to the rodent.  “I want you to keep Eevee company when he's lonely until he is able to find his own mate.”  As the young pokemon's jaw dropped down in shock his brother continued,  “I want to help him find a few special close friends for company after I have left.”

“It's not.. I mean, I don't...”  As Eevee stammered Rattata cut in.

“I said before all he would have to do was ask.”  Once again the Eevee was left stunned trying to come up with something.  'You.'  Was all that squeaked out.  “I see a lot more than most think.  Especially how you play around.”  He nodded at the Eevee.  “Hey wait.  WAIT!”  Rattata shouted after the Flareon running up the tree and out over a a branch.  “What do you mean, After you have left?  What's going on?”

Tavi looked up at the Rattata slowly swaying on the branch.  “I will be leaving after Umbreon comes back.  I'm sure she'll stay for a little while but I have somewhere else to be.  There is no need for a guardian here anymore.  Even you can see it's the middle of summer and hardly any humans show up.  By fall and winter they will be gone except for the rangers.  Eevee knows enough to keep everyone safe.  He can keep an eye out and if needed warn everyone if there is trouble.  He shouldn't even need to fight anymore.”

“What are you planning to make him grow up like you?”  The rodent challenged.

“Grow up?  He's already grown up but, if you mean evolve that is something he need to work at.  And I don't want anyone to be like me or live the life I have.  Also there is no other Flareon my size to take my place.  No when I leave there will be no more Guardian.”  Tavi could see the little pokemon's tail bristle as it gave a few huffing growls.

“Let him be.”  Eevee called walking up beside his brother.  “He made a promise to Dad, I wouldn't want or ask him to break it.  There are less and less humans and it won't ever be like before.  If humans like that return we could all fight together no more running and hiding.”  

Rattata looked between the siblings considering.  “Maybe.”  Was his answer.  Tavi watched as the rodent moved back to the trunk and climbed out of site.  He noticed his younger brother still staring into the trees for several extra seconds after the pokemon had vanished.

“You should ask him tomorrow.”  He told his brother.   As they started out again he couldn't help but ask a question knowing that the two pokemon shared a different sort of relationship.  “Ever have a dream with Rattata?”  The Eevee shook it's head as they kept walking.

The siblings continued their routine as the hot days of summer slowly passed.  Eevee began to gain a great deal of strength and speed along with a new technique Quick Attack.  Tavi had seared off most of the vegetation and ground surrounding their training site forcing Eevee to accept a few burns during their training.  He was also able to teach his brother several stances and stalking walks that removed most of the cute fluffy look leaving behind a more menacing presence.  

He felt very proud when he let his brother out on the path with a trainer.  Eevee's growl along with its slow advance caused the Sunflora to take several steps back and leaving the trainer with a little less confidence about the battle.  When Tavi backed him up with a growl and a body that finished filling the trail the young female recalled her pokemon and fled back out of site.

Tavi was also beginning to spend a few hours alone or with other pokemon other than Eevee, allowing his brother a little space which he was reasonably sure were spent with Rattata although one time he had seen the two of them with one Zigzagoon and a Shinx.  As summer approached its final days they ended up spending every moment together including time in the mornings and evenings collecting and storing some of the summer fruits and berries.  The Flareon spent most mornings playing with his brother no matter who woke first but their time always seemed short.  In fact the days seemed to slide by no matter how hard they tried to hold on to them.

The afternoon that Umbreon found them had the Eevee happier than Tavi had ever seen him tearing circles several times before he tore away, running off some excitement.  For Tavi though it felt like he had swallowed a few rocks which settled in his stomach and weighed his body down.  He motioned for Doom to step aside and the two males backed off a bit allowing the two sibling to catch up when the younger brother had returned.  

“So your fully healed?”  Tavi asked when they were private.

“Nearly.  With all this walking and climbing I am a little sore.” The canine answered.

“And Umbreon?”  Tavi asked.

“Well let's just say I want to thank you.  I have never seen anyone so caring and the fact that she's so, attached to me makes me feel very lucky.  I can't even get upset if she goes off for a day to check on her dad.”  He continued seeing the Flareon's ears perk when the Leafeon was mentioned.  “He's fine.  Umbre can't stand the fact he is with humans but your father seems to be enjoying himself.  How did she put it 'Laying on a cushion, eating soft delicate food, and taking human pets is disgusting.'  Apparently all the humans help him out.  They will carry his cushion outside if he's dragging it and will open doors when he calls.  Sometimes I wonder if getting caught wouldn't be so bad.”

Tavi gave a little head shake at that comment.  “Only if you're willing to take a big risk.”  

The Houndoom stared at him for several moments.  “That is exactly what Umbre said.”

Tavi looked at Doom and said, “You would be in many battles and probably end up training everyday.  I doubt you would get a cushion or nice food even if you were well cared for.”

“What about her?”  Doom questioned.  Before he could consider that Tavi heard his name called by both his siblings.  The Houndoom just nodded and the two went back.

That night found the four of them sleeping inside Tavi's den although Doom had a difficult time getting in and settled, but they would have had to tear apart the tunnel to get him into the old families den.  The Flareon woke immediately when he felt a paw rubbing on his sheath and had to use his own hind paws to push the Eevee away who was hugging his neck and licking his chin.

Eevee gave a little gruff as his brother pushed him away.  There was just enough light for the two shadowed forms to stare at each other.  Tavi reached out a paw watching the head twist.  He hissed out in pain realizing his brother had bitten hard sinking two fangs into the top of his foot and almost puncturing the pad with the other set.  He gave a half muffled yelp as he yanked his paw away waking the other two in the den as the brothers scuffled until the Eevee pulled away and dashed out with his brother steps behind.

“Your not running away!”  Tavi barked half tackling Eevee who struggled out from under the Flareon facing off.

“No you are!!”  Eevee barked back,  “You promised!  You promised we'd talk!”

“What is going on?”  Umbreon asked pulling herself from the den to stare at her brothers in the morning light.  Tavi was completely taken off guard when he looked back to his sister.  The Flareon was sent back several feet from the Eevee's tackle but his stumbling feet kept him upright.  He looked back to see his brother crouched and growling before the young pokemon bolted off into the forest.

“What is going on!?”  Umbreon said again, this time she sounded more worried than surprised.  Tavi jumped out in front of his sister when she took a few steps following the Eevee.

“Don't!  I need to handle this.”  He looked off in the direction his brother went trying to guess where he might go.  “I sorta made him a promise that I didn't keep.  So just stay here and let me talk with him.”  Doom had worked his way out by this time and moved to stand next to Umbreon as her brother gave their muzzles a little bump before he dashed into the undergrowth to follow his brother.

He knew their training area was ahead and wonder if he wouldn't have a real fight with his brother before he left.  He was grateful but not relieved when he didn't find the Eevee there waiting for him.  A few sniffs later he was quickly back on the trail realizing there was another place that would have more meaning as his paws took him back to the small brush hollow where he first met his brother.

Tavi crept up on the spot quietly.  He knew without a doubt Eevee waited for him inside the small area that was surrounded by bushes.  He could vividly remember catching the younger Eevee trying to pleasure itself and the events that followed.  It had been the first time Tavi had done anything sexual with another pokemon after Leafeon had taught him about real pleasure.  The problem was that part of him was scared to face his younger brother since he knew what the Eevee was going to ask.  He was trying to be rational as he crept closer to the brush.  If Eevee wanted him to mate then that should make it alright, but for some reason he held back knowing this would be entirely different from all their previous play.  This time it would be true mating and the main thing that held him back was he worried it would hurt his brother, after all the one time with his father had not been all that pleasant. 

His heart pounding in the background and his active mind had hidden what his ears had picked up but now that he was right outside the entrance he couldn't ignore it.  Soft suckling sounds like a cub on a teat rolled out from behind the brush.  Tavi slipped in through the torn entrance as his brother stopped sucking on his own member and gave several long licks cleaning up before turning his head towards his brother.  He couldn't help but look over his brother proudly displayed his privates with slick cock throbbing.  He watched as it flexed slightly as Eevee shifted, the Flareon had taken three steps forward at the invitation before stopping himself.

Tavi sat down with a sigh and pushed his attention to the upper side of his brothers body.  “I'm sorry.  Please understand I don't want to hurt you.”

“Hurt me?”  Eevee said puzzled.  “I know you have to go.  And I know you might not come back.  I will miss you but you won't hurt me.”

“No Eevee.  I mean I don't want to mate you.  Listen it hurt when Dad did it, you were there remember!?”  He was nearly shouting at his brother trying to explain.

“But it's not the same if you go slow and we work together.”  The words jolted Tavi in a way he hadn't expected.  'I am asking you Tavi and its so much different that way.'  Leafeon's voice echoed in his mind while his brother kept talking.  “I know Rattata is small but he stuck his whole hand inside and it fit.  That didn't hurt much.”

“HE WHAT?!!”  Tavi shouted out in shock as he stared at his brother.  The Flareon watched the slight change on Eevee's face as the more mature and serious side showed.

“I let him slide his hand and arm inside because he told me it would make it easier to mate with you.  Everyone keep saying how someday I'll find a mate but I don't want to wait forever.  Please Tavi, I know you do love me so please, please let me feel what it's really like.  Even if it is just this once.”  He added.

Tavi realized his body had already made a decision that he accepted as his feet moved forward and his tongue flicked out licking his brother chin.  “Leafeon is my dream and my mate but how could I say no little bro.  Especially when I have had a few dreams about you.”  He realized that admitting that had pleased the Eevee far more than is agreement did.

Tavi took several moments to stare at his brother as the Eevee looked up at him.  He had seen lovydovy looks before and the happy joy on other faces at seeing someone who was missed.  Never before though had the Flareon seem someone look at him with such love and happiness.  Some how he promised himself he would come back and visit his brother.  It was something he was going to do now just to return the feeling he was receiving now.

As Eevee rolled to his stomach readying to stand Tavi placed a paw on his shoulder stopped him and forced his brother back onto his side.  He kept his paw planted on the shoulder and began licking up the side of his brothers face.  His tongue stopped and head hopped over the cream chest tuft and nose shoved between his brothers forelegs nuzzling the chest before the tongue worked out long licks slowly working its way to the still firm shaft half hidden by the sheath.

If he was going to do this he was going to make sure to give his brother all the attention and pleasure he could, besides it had been a while since he had just focused solely on Eevee and not both of them.  When his muzzle and tongue began catching the tip of the member he went to the side covering the skin and hairs with his saliva.  Eevee gave a slight jerk each time Tavi's tongue made a solid connection with his shaft.  He pulled and rolled his brother using both paws to put him on his back and dove back in licking and slobbering all over the skin on other side of his brothers shaft carefully swiping a few times under the rod getting the skin there wet as well. 

Pleased with his work be started with several long laps coating the shaft and wetting the dry sensitive skin.  Tavi had the perfect little smirk on his face when he moved to half straddle his brother pressing his chest against Eevee's stomach almost laying on him.  Not losing his grin he blew out the softest of breaths running it up one side of the damp privates before slowly angling the breeze across the shaft and over to the other side.  Eevee squealed out kicking his hind legs as his brother pressed down harder pinning him but the action had stopped the tickling breeze or so the younger brother thought as soon as he stopped moving it was back dancing across his private area bringing forth another shriek and muscle twitches.  This time the breeze didn't stop till nearly a minute later when Tavi allowed his crying panting brother a rest, besides he could tell the area was now dry and the effect was not the same.

Eevee was giving quiet little whimpers between pants which turned to a sudden gasp and a moan as the tip of his member was treated to a wet sloppy tongue kiss then a sweet suckling embrace.  Tavi had been grinning the entire time as he went down further bobbing his head up and down listening to each of the Eevee's gasps and quiet moans.  The loud grunt accompanied by the hip thrust let the Flareon know his brother was getting close.  He pulled all the way off feeling a large shot of pre land in his still open mouth.  He shifted leaning fully on his brother and pulled his paws up using one to lightly grip the swelling knot while the other steadied the throbbing red member.  Again he blew a soft breath up and down the shaft causing Eevee to yip out several complaints and press his fore paws against his brothers back trying somehow to shove the Flareon back into his previous position.  Tavi shifted his other paw now to fully capture his brothers knot squeezing it between his pads and feeling it throb and fully fill in response.

His brother was still insistently pushing on his back as he let out his tongue swiping one long lick from bottom to top where he played with the tip for a moment before dragging his tongue back down.  As the knot bulged to its fullest and the member grew filling out a deep shade of red Tavi continued licking up and down the shaft.  He also started to squeeze and relax against the knot between his paws making the Eevee yip each time he applied pressure wondering why his brother hadn't exploded yet.  It took only a few more seconds before Eevee erupted shooting out the first stream like jet over the Flareon's head as he howled out.  By the third gush Tavi had wrapped his tongue around the tip and drew in the shaft his mouth receiving a full splatter of semen across his face in the process.

In his mouth he still felt a forth and fifth throb that plastered the back of his mouth before the pressure seemed to ease of to the normal squirts that Tavi swallowed down.  By the time he let the softening shaft slide from his mouth he had thought Eevee had passed out but a small breath of air across the very sensitive skin released a small cry from his brother.

“Please don't.”  Eevee asked at a near beg.  Tavi had a grin back on his face as he stopped at his brother's request.  The Flareon stood up and moved around so that he was almost sitting on the Eevee's tail head once again between the hind legs of his brother this time gently lapping at his nuts.  He slowly bathed the area keeping one fore arm against his brothers hind leg making sure he couldn't roll onto his side.  He waited until the knot had deflated and the member had started retracting before he gently blew across the nut sack continuing on to the sheath.

“Taavviiii..”  Eevee whined struggling weakly with the little energy he had.

“Oh Quiet!”  He told his brother,  “I know your enjoying this.”  Eevee raised his head enough to look at his brother wondering exactly what that grin on his muzzle meant and if he could handle it.  His eyes opened wide when he saw Tavi draw back and his nose lower down chin rubbing against his tail as he felt a warm wetness press against his back hole.

“You didn't,  you wouldn't, you..”  Eevee stopped and squirmed as the tongue made several firm swipes against his pucker.

Tavi stopped standing up and staring over his brother.  “I never did because I knew where it would lead.  Now stand up.”  He barely waited for the Eevee to gain its feet before he shoved the tail aside and attacked the tight hole.  He lashed his tongue all aver nearly drooling over his brothers rear realizing how little he could taste.  It was obvious that the Eevee was extra clean even when his tongue tip began poking in against the circle of muscles.

The Flareon was a little surprised by how his tongue suddenly invaded the hole when Eevee dropped his front slightly and pressed back.  With a little help his licker was embedded in full causing his brother to moan loudly and make Tavi begin to wonder for the first time if this couldn't be an enjoyable experience for both of them.  With his tongue plugging the back hole and wriggling inside he could barely focus beyond the throbbing of his own shaft which was driving his lust, fueled by the thoughts of his first true mating.

Tavi yanked back withdrawing and trying to gain a few clear thoughts which were instantly converted when Eevee looked over his shoulder, raised his fluffy tail high, and wiggled his butt at his older brother.  He was up and mounted without even thinking ramming his dick against his brother's rear with near painful stabs from the force.  The young pokemon tried to make a few adjustments under his brother but the Flareon was moving so erratically he couldn't even guess where the next sharp poke would land.  

Tavi snarled leaning further over the pokemon below and grabbing the Eevee's scruff and neck fur in his teeth.  His hip thrusts became more powerful causing more than a little pain to both but the new angle made the shaft jabs nearly the same point each time and with a slight shift the third poke hit the correct area straining against the edge of the tail hole.  One more forceful push forward combined with the strong yank on the Eevee's neck caused the tip to slide then penetrate more than half the shaft inside.  The tight ring clenched closed squeezing the Flareon's meat in a death grip causing the best pleasure he had felt so far adding in the hot warmth that now surrounded more than half his shaft had the flame pokemon throb hard and yearn for more.

His seconds of pause were not to savor the feeling, but a preparation to drive what remained outside in.
“Owww.”  Eevee spoke in a quiet whimper.

That quiet whine smashed Tavi's lust and drown it in concern.  “Eevee?” he asked pulling back.

“WAIT!”  He stopped with his brother's cry.  “Just, just give me a second.”  Upset Tavi tried pulling back again only to have his brother yell at him again.  “Just stop moving.”  He stayed still arms locked around his brother's hips and a few inches still inside which he desperately wanted to remove.  He was actually starting to shrink when Eevee told him to keep going.

“What?”  He asked not believing his brother wanted to continue.

“It was to much to fast, you have to go slower.  Don't you dare STOP!”  Eevee barked struggling to push back against his brother as he felt the arms loosen against his waist and sensing the reluctance. 

“Eevee we don't have..”   “Please Tavi.”  The young pokemon interrupted with a whine.  “I want this, just push a little more in.”  After several seconds he did finally giving a little push keeping all his attention trained on his brother.  “More.”  Tavi gave another nudge forward.  “Keep going, slowly.”

At his brother's request he continued feeding his shaft into the  hole feeling the warmth strengthening his erection and it started swelling again.  By the time he had the small bulge that would grow into his knot pressed slightly inside the anal ring he had to ask.  “Eevee are you okay?”

“It hurts more than I thought.  We were supposed to go slow at first.”  His brother responded.

“Does it still hurt?”  Eevee gave a little shuddering breath.

“It stings some but it feels good now too.  So full.”  Tavi could feel a strong squeeze as his brother spoke drawing a groan from him before the ring relaxed.  “Keep going, it will be better for both of us now.”  He did allowing his body to instruct him on the motion but kept a firm check on his speed with his mind.  Eevee shifted his hips slightly, almost as a counter action to his brother's slow tug and gentle push back inside.

A good part of the Eevee's mind was fixed on the thought of Tavi pounding him till they were tied together.  He so wanted his brother locked inside, but they had to get there first.  He got the angle right and softly moaned as the Flareon's member began pressing across that special place inside that Rattata had shown him.  He flexed against his brother and moaned out loud causing the Flareon to stop.  “NO!  Tavi keep going.”  He almost shouted at his brother.

“Your okay?”  “Yes GO!”  He quickly answered at his brother growling lightly and shoving back against him.  Tavi started again only to his shock his brother growled louder.  “Faster!”  He started to slowly gain speed which caused the Eevee to growl at him again.  Feeling he finally had a nice steady rhythm going he had to ask.

“Are you sure?”  The Eevee clenched hard enough to interrupt his brother's rhythm as he growled even louder.

“Just do it!  I'll tell you if you need to stop!”  Tavi picked up the pace a little more, enough to cause a light slapping sound when they met and several new grunts of pleasure from the Eevee.  He couldn't help but wonder where this dominate little Eevee had come from as his own needs began to rise forcing him to lose a lot of the control he had kept on his actions.

“Tavi,”  Eevee grunted out, “When, when it's time, tie me.”  Tavi heard his brother request and wondered if he could even as he sped up.  True this was beyond any pleasure he had before and the warmth he was plunging into he had nothing to compare with but that small part of him still worried over his little brother.  He could feel how much he was already leaking out making squishy noises as he pounded against his brother.  Unable to control his body it pushed a little harder and he felt the firm resistance to the growing ball at the base.  A few more tests told him a great deal of force would be needed.

“Don't hold Back!”  Eevee demanded thrusting back a hard counterpoint to his shove.  Tavi felt the warmth kiss more of his knot and pressed harder with a sudden need to feel it again.  What felt like the work of minutes as time stretched out was nothing more than four powerful slams that pried open the anal ring and allowed the ball of flesh access before sliding closed behind it.  The Flareon went wild frantically humping against his brother's rear with short jabs that drove him over his peak.  The new experience of the hot warmth fully encasing his knot engorged it to the full size and was far greater than he could have dreamed as he howled out over his brother rocking the form below him as he injected his seed in heavy spurts that was quickly filling the passageway and driving it deeper.

Eevee panted as he clenched down feeling the hard knot locked inside while his brother filled him with warmth  “ip, ip, ip, ip.”  The small noises were filled with need, he was so close, the throbbing in his rear and the pulse against his prostate were holding him just before the edge of release.  He gave a short hump forward trying to help his body along only to give a small cry of pain at the sudden jerk on his insides.

Tavi nearly collapsed on his brother leaning heavily on his back while dropping one foreleg to help keep himself up.  He could hear the little whimpering cries of his brother as he panted.  Thinking again he might be hurting his brother he tried to hold himself still even as he felt more seed surge up his length and fire inside.  Eevee though was not still, he kept wriggling and twisting, had he really hurt him again?

“More.  Close.”  He could hear the words mouthed as his brother moved about.  Understanding now Tavi shoved more of his weight on his brother using his back legs.  At the same time he hooked one of his brother's fore legs causing the Eevee's chest to head straight at the ground.  He rolled as his brother crumpled sending them both onto their sides which caused a strong tug on their tie bringing a short cry of pain to his brother as Tavi struggled to land part way on top of his brother.  He did end up with one paw on his back and one over the young pokemon's shoulder and quickly pulled himself up more and on the Eevee.  

Using the closer paw he reached down and lifted the rear leg exposing the fully engorged shaft and puffed knot watching as his brother gave another week moan with a short hip thrust.  With a grin far more wicked that any he had that day Tavi leaned in and blew across the sensitive skin.  Eevee cried out as his brother again tickled him with air while he added a few short bumps to his rear pressing against the good places inside.  The young pokemon could feel the clench of his orbs as he arched his back.  His moan got louder until he was howling out as his cum gave two tiny squirts before he erupted a second time the end of his shaft spurting out as his brother humped a few more times adding more of his cream to the hole that was clenched down around his knot.

Tavi wasn't sure how long it was when he finally lifted his head off his brother and opened his eyes.  He was still seated deep inside and suddenly realized still firing small amounts adding to the total he had released inside his brother.  He looked over his brother feeling pleased at the goofy look of bliss on the exhausted Eevee's face.  At least they had worked it out in the end and he knew his brother wouldn't be a bit upset with his rough start.  He gave a tender lick to the ear before he turned his attention lower and the large sticky mess across the Eevee's belly fur.  There was a sloppy little puddle under his shrinking shaft that still had strands of seed hanging off it.

Tavi leaned in and gave soft lapping strokes helping to clean and encourage the retreating member home.  His first thought about the outside left him with a jolt as he lifted his head and looked to the entrance.  How long before his sister would find them here.  How long would she wait before she felt the need to know where they went.  Tavi bent and nuzzled his brother trying to rouse him.  The look Eevee gave him after opening his eyes was enough to wash any worries from his mind.  No matter how his sister felt about what happened he knew his younger brother would make his wishes known.

He smiled again realizing in his mind that it would make the perfect opportunity to show Umbreon exactly how grown up and strong their brother had become.  It took ten more minutes for the pair to disengage and several more minutes of cleaning before they left the little hollow.  Tavi had suggested the stream just a second before they could hear Umbreon calling out their names.  Eevee just shrugged as he headed towards the noise Tavi falling in step behind again smiling knowing Umbreon was in for several big surprises.

“We worked it out.”  Tavi spoke loudly stepping past his brother and sister.  They were only a few dozen yards away from the training spot and Tavi knew his sister would only take seconds to work out their scents and realize what had gone on.

“Wait what do you mean you... two...  worked it.. out?”  Umbreon's voice slowed and became quieter as her nose and eyes picked out the details that were on their bodies.  Eevee just smiled and shrugged at his sister as he trotted after his brother who had already left although he did keep his tail low covering himself.  Tavi moved quickly ahead listening carefully to hear if Umbreon came charging up on him.  He trotted across the training area hopping on top of the rotted log and sat to wait.  He dipped his head a little as Eevee entered the area quickly followed by their sister.

“Where is Doom?” he asked.

“Out looking around.”  She said watching Eevee trot across and sit in front of the log.  “Did you two?”

“All the way!” Tavi jumped on the partly formed question.

“And, and you know it's wrong?!”  Umbreon stated at a half question.

“I know Dad thinks it's wrong.  But since Eevee asked I agreed.”  He told his sister.

“You, he's not old enough for that!  Why would you..”    “Enough!!”  Tavi shouted slapping both fore paws against the wood getting a thump to sound around them.  “Eevee show your sister just how grown up you are.”

The young pokemon took several steps forward staring straight at his sister the whole time.  “Tavi I already told you I don't like mating with females.”  He grinned at the remark hearing his brother's  perfectly phrased words.  “Is there some other way to prove myself Sis.”  Tavi could so see the serious expression Eevee would be wearing even though his back was to him.  It was made all the better by Umbreon's confused look as she tried to process what had just been said.

“Perhaps a battle.”  Tavi suggested.  The words were out and Eevee dashed forward passing Umbreon by.  By the time she turned her brother had already gained  two feet up the closest tree which he launched himself off of tackling his sister.

“Get off!”  Umbreon finally reacted struggling to throw her brother off.  Eevee rolled away and Quickly moved to a stalking crouch as he slowly crept around the Umbreon.  “What are you doing?”  

Eevee stopped for just a moment turning to face his older sister.  “I am no longer a cub.  I can take care of myself and make my own decisions.  Who I choose to mate with is my choice.  Be ready Sis I WILL show you that I am no Cub!”  For a moment Tavi wondered if he had pushed this to far as Eevee suddenly crouched down again snarling out like he was ready to rip apart a real enemy.  Umbreon had also been hit by the drastic change in her brother barely dodging out of the way of a full on charge and slash.

Eevee didn't slow he simply twisted and pressed forward lashing out with claws and vibrating the air with a deep growl.  Umbreon was trying to cope with her brother and doing a bad job of it.  She had batted out with both paws making connections with his head claws sheathed using her longer reach to try and knock him away.  His answer was a swipe across her shoulder that drew blood and a bite that left his teeth and muzzle just grazing across her head as she turned away.

“Umbreon.”  Tavi spoke as she backed away yet again.  “You had better get serious.  I told you I would train him.”  She did a very stupid thing turning to look at her brother.  She was lucky Eevee only decided to bark at her to regain her attention.  “Attack him Sis you won't get him to answer any other way.”  He told her.

Still confused but seeing little other choice Umbreon steadied her stance and launched a Shadow Ball at the Eevee.  To her utter shock and horror he didn't even move.  Eevee stood there as the globe hit his body and dark energies coursed through him making his body and legs shake before he shook it off and straightened up.

“Is that the best you have?”  Eevee barked.  Tavi was surprised by the mocking tone but realized he shouldn't have been since he had the same sort of attitude when he forced many of the humans away.  With another menacing growl  Eevee started forward while Umbreon lowered her head down in submission nose brushing the ground.  “You are no cub.”

Tavi was at her side rubbing against her in a flash.  “I'm sorry but you needed to see for yourself.  We have been playing around together since I got back and not because I wanted it but because we decided together.  Eevee really doesn't want a female mate and when he asked me this morning if I would mate with him I couldn't say no.”  Umbreon nodded still keeping her head lowered.

“Please Sis.  Don't be mad at us.  I just, I mean.  We can never do it again.  Your not mad at us are you?”  The young pokemon pleaded.

“Tell him it's alright.”  Tavi whispered into his sister's ear as the Eevee rambled.  Eevee stopped speaking as Umbreon raised her head to look at Tavi.  The Flareon nodded to the Eevee before taking a step back.  She turned back to her younger brother and the two stared for several moments before he dropped his head sadly looking seriously upset.

“At least you didn't run this time Eevee but you still need to tell her how you feel.”  Tavi's words caused the Eevee to flinch before the head slowly raised back up to stare at his sister.

“I'm sorry if you don't like how or who I am.  If you want you can just ignore it and I won't talk about it ever again.”  Tavi used his head and gave a hard bump to his sister's rear silently urging her to talk.

“He's trying to tell you he likes males.”  He whispered trying to make sure the point got across.  “And Dad says that's wrong.”

Umbreon gave one more quick glance over her shoulder with a light nod before stepping forward to rub her chin over the top of her younger brother's head and down his neck.  “Dad isn't always right, you should know that.  But when I see him again I won't tell him, this will be a secret between us.”  She told him as she pulled back giving him one little lick between the eyes.  Eevee gave on happy little smile on his still sad face before he stepped in and rubbed his muzzle and face against his sisters chest.  “It's okay Eevee but I think you and Tavi shouldn't mate.  I don't think that it's okay.”

“Well as he said before,”  Tavi spoke pressing against her side,  “We won't do it again since I'm leaving tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow?”  She asked.

“Ya, so we have to make today the best!”  Eevee said pulling back and turning several quick excited circles dropping his unhappiness before he finished the first spin.  They set out together picking up the Houndoom along the way and did their best to make it a truly great day.  Umbreon said nothing when the brother disappeared for a short while at sunset and Doom who's nose twitched several times around the pair when they came back, chose to say nothing as well.

In the morning Tavi ate a meal with his family before officially claiming the den now belonged to Eevee.  He said his goodbyes and stepped back.  “Just so you know I do plan to come back.  It may take time but it still feels like home.”  The only other pokemon he saw that morning was Rattata.

Tavi was actually expecting it as he crossed the stream and began heading off.  The rodent was standing at the edge of a broken limb right over the trail he was following.  Of all the arguments and things he was planning to say not a word was spoken between the two as the Flareon walked under the tree and on his way.

Travel this time he found was a much simpler affair.  He didn't worry or care about humans, most times just ignoring them instead of going out of his way to hide.  The first two trainers he met saw him simply trot off ignoring even their pokemon who challenged and even insulted the Flareon as they tried to make him stay for battle.  It was something that he wished he had learned as a cub.  It's nearly impossible to have a pokemon battle if you have to wait for humans to catch up or keep running to try and issue orders.  Maybe it was instinct for most pokemon to defend their territory or just stand and fight against an opponent but all Tavi wanted right now was to keep moving so he left those challenges where they fell.  Human towns didn't hold any problems for him anymore either, he simply walked through and ignored most reactions to his passing.  It seemed now that he moved forward with a purpose he drew much less attention.  In fact his straight path and refusal to hide from humans made his trip just over five weeks instead of the months it took him last time.

Tavi was again feeling the hyped up happy emotions and energy realizing he was getting very near his destination.  The days were not quite as long and were chilly with strong winds the last two days of his journey but it didn't slow or get him down.  When he finally saw the trees ahead from a rise in the early morning his body surged forward racing at top speed to what he hoped was going to be the rest of his life, and his mate that was just ahead.

He lept brush and dodged trees at speed that were likely less than safe only slowing down every now and then to regain his breath and energy but always going forward.  His mind was rehearsing the hundred of things he could say and that she would say.  Sometimes he would tackle her licking her into submission; others he would just say hello standing their as she cried out or danced with joy at his return;  sometimes the Eevees were there sometimes not; there were even those few thoughts where she led him into the brush and he showed her how well he could mate.

All of that, everything he hoped and thought was wrong.  Tavi called out to Leafeon and the Eevees as he got closer to the den wanting them to know he was coming before he got there.  It was apparent they could not have heard him when he finally came tearing into the small clearing in front of the den calling out 'I'm here!'  Only here couldn't have been the right place, here wasn't where he now wanted to be.

The area still held a peaceful sound the surrounding forest was untouched and full of autumns sounds and the wind blew by with out a care for the fact it blew through the ruined den.  Several parts of the roots had been ripped aside exposing the interior as if something had tried to get at what was inside.  It took the Flareon minutes to finally process enough to make a move first yelling and screaming then racing through the woods trying to find some trace of Leafeon or her cubs.  

With in an hour he was so tired and heart struck he simply laid on the ground not quite sure where he was and not bothering to care.  The scent of smoke and food cooking helped him to regain some sense in the cool evening.  Without anything else to do he followed his nose nearly stumbling into a small campsite  Tavi made a complete circle around the area studying the female as she cooked her food the whole time convincing himself more and more that humans were to blame for Leafeon's disappearance.

He barked out several times and growled as he entered the campsite making the female turn.  Her face drained of color and with a piercing scream she fled charging into the forest and away from the Flareon.  Tavi's shock lasted several seconds before he  finally decided what to do.  The tent and everything else was nothing only the human mattered.  With a growl he launched himself forward following the crashing sounds made by the human as she continued to flee.

The sounds had stopped after several minutes and Tavi was close enough to hear several pokemon and water as he advanced.  Stepping out around a tree he could see a small creek and the human who pressed her back against a tree trunk on the far side pointing at him.  “There that's him.”  Her words caused the three pokemon to turn and face him Emolga, Masquerain, and Snorunt.  He listened to their shouts telling him to go and leave their trainer alone.  The flame pokemon slowly moved forward to a few feet away from the rocks at the edge of the creek when a partly eaten fruit thumped next to him and bounced forward into the water.

He turned to see a Teddiursa not far away with a mean scowl on its face.  “You don't belong here. None of you do.”  The fuzz ball called.  “Stop causing trouble in our home!”   'HOME'  The word struck Tavi causing his emotions to roll.  He should have a home here, this was why he had returned a home, a mate, a spot that would should be his.

“It's alright, it's okay.”  The Emolga repeated several times.  It had climbed up on the trainers knee now that the human had slumped down sitting at the base of the tree hiding her head between her legs shaking in fear.  With a click and a flash of red light a Mankey appeared, hand out  and rubbing the females shoulder.  Tavi suddenly remembered both the new pokemon and the female trainer.  In mid summer he had chased her down one of the trails until she slipped and fell.  He had charged and barked trying to get her up and moving again not realizing that she had hurt her knee and scraped several large cuts into her leg.  Seeing that she was just huddling there he had backed off but instead of rising the human had tossed out the Mankey.  It had been really upset seeing its trainer hurt and attacked.  Tavi had ended up beating the simian fiercely because it wouldn't back down and the female had failed to issue any orders to the pokemon making the whole thing more of a mess.

Tavi backed away from the creek when he realized he was actually terrifying the human and he really had no right to.  He crept back through the trees trying to avoid being seen by anyone feeling horrible for attacking a human for no other reason than his own anger.  He made it back to Leafeon's den feeling even worse and totally lost as he looked over the destruction again.  With a great deal of self pity and an aching heart the Flareon went inside and curled up.  With in moments he was sobbing with his tail gripped firmly in his fore paws wishing with his entire soul that there was someone here now whom he could hold.  

It was movement in the dark that woke him up his ears picking out a sniffing sound.  “Who are you?”  the voice growled out as Tavi turned his head to the noise.  Not hearing any response it spoke again.  “What are you doing in my den.”

“Your den?” Tavi asked hearing his voice croak out in the darkness.  Could this be the thing that drove Leafeon out, was she still near, was she hurt?  He launched himself out one of the holes colliding with a shape and rolling on to it.  The Flareon struggled to get a hold as they spun and he slammed into a tree feeling the other slide out of his paws.  Tavi let out a burst of flame into the night air trying to find out what it was that he was fighting.  He squinted in the bright burst of orange but saw nothing but the ruined roots of the fallen tree and the area of surrounding shadows.  Nothing moved as Tavi strained to listen in the darkness trying to pick out his adversary by sound.  He turned towards what he thought were paw falls and readied to charge as a light yellow glow started.

Tavi watched as the light pulsed once before the area was washed in a strong yellow light coming from a circle just a few feet away.  It moved and he suddenly picked out the shadow of an Umbreon in the glowing light.  He instantly knew this wasn't his sister everything about the other pokemon was different.

“It's you.”  He heard the light whisper before the area went dark.  He was again pressed up against the tree only this time the full weight of the other pokemon was on top of him.  Tavi tried struggling as he felt a sudden puff of a breath cross his face and realized the other pokemon was ready to bite him in the face or neck.  It took a second to understand the rub on the side of his face wasn't an attack but a lick.  He stilled as it happened again then again.  He rolled so that he was more on his side and felt the other shift as well and a pair of paws curled around his mane.  The licking intensified as the whole side of his face was rubbed again and again with a tongue.  “I knew you would come back.”  The voice told him before the lapping started again.

Even full of shock the Flareon tried to put together the most likely and for him near impossible explanations.  “Umbreon?”  The tongue stopped.

“Don't sound so surprised.”  She told him as he felt her climb off and the area once again brightened with a soft yellow light.  He watched as she turned a few short circles in front of him then did a few little leaps up before walking again in a circle.  “So how do I look?”  She asked standing in front of him tail swinging wildly behind her.  

She was certainly different from his sister, but a sort of blending of both his sibs.  A sleek dark Umbreon body and the bouncy happy playfulness of his brother.  He watched her suddenly stop under his gaze and step back lowering her head before staring straight back at him.  'Yes, just like Eevee.' He thought seeing her sudden serious expression.

“We have to go!  Mom should be happy to see you and you could help us out, we kinda need it.”  She told him.

“I am staying this time.”  He replied standing up, “I should never have left but now I know better.”

“Come on.”  The young Bree called keeping the light from her rings just bright enough to show him the way hopping up the roots and clawing her way up the fallen tree.  

Tavi felt like smashing his head into the ground.  Why couldn't he ever remember the obvious secret places pokemon would hide when in trouble.  He felt a growing sense of excitement and renewed energy as he scrambled up behind her knowing that Leafeon was just a few moments away.  As they walked further down the trunk and the forest opened up letting a small amount of moonlight through she stopped the light from her rings.  With the new light he could see better and using Agility he charged forward jumping high over Umbreon and laughing as he dashed forward.  With in second he was skidding to a halt realizing he had passed where he wanted to go hearing Umbreon giggle as she slipped down the limb and jumped to the ground below.

He dropped down next to the Bree as he heard a different female voice.  “What is going on!”  Suddenly everything he had envisioned that morning seemed foolish as Umbreon shed a little more light for him.  Leafeon was standing over Eevee who hadn't moved with their entrance.  He could see she looked worn and what Tavi would call older.  The Flareon slowly stepped forward and watched as recognition dawned on her face.  It was neither a happy nor a sad face she gave him just a small head shake as she stepped back and laid down curling up around Eevee again.

Tavi was left standing and wondering what happened as Umbreon moved a little ways off and laid down in her own space her rings still emitting a soft light for a few seconds before it winked out.  He waited for his eyes to adjust enough before he moved towards Leafeon.  His fur brushed against the trunk as he got close and he was unsure if there would be enough room to squeeze behind her.  Stuck he decided to just lay down in front of her.  “I am sorry.” He whispered to her.

“In the morning.”  Her voice was crisp and much louder than his.

Tavi took a full minute to decide what he wanted to say and with a low voice he began.  “No, I have to say this now.  Leafeon I owe you a lot and not just about everything you taught me.  I am sorry I left.  I was stupid and had no clue what you were really offering.  As much as I needed to find my family I think I need you more.”  Leafeon finally looked up remembering how truthful the Flareon was and how little he was able to hid his feelings.

“You owe me nothing Tavi you made your choice and I accepted that.”  He listened to her words and stood up making his way back to the branch that would get him back to the trunk.

“Wait.  You can't go it's dangerous.”  He watched as the light got brighter as she unknowingly showed him the path out.

Tavi stopped after he hopped up.  “Don't worry I can take care of myself and I will be back tomorrow.”  He told the Umbreon.   He took a few more steps before pausing looking down at the shadowed shape of the grass pokemon.  “Leafeon when I got home for a moment I thought I might die and I accepted that because I had finally found my home and family and I thought I had finally found what I needed.  When I returned here and saw your den every part of me wished I had died because I would never see you again.  I do owe you and you mean more to me than you know.”

The confession had left Leafeon shocked and unable to respond until a jolt of fear shot through her when Umbreon had jumped up after him.  “NO Stop!  Get Down!!”  She hissed at here daughter.  “It's too close to morning.”  As the Umbreon tried to issue a 'but' she continued.  “He is a male and strong.  He'll be safe enough.  You won't be, get down here.”  Reluctantly the Umbreon returned to the ground and her chosen resting spot.

“I'll find him in the morning.”  Leafeon promised.

Tavi took his time making a careful path back to the trees end with the occasional bump from an unseen object.  It was a little troublesome getting down but when he made it the Flareon went back inside the den curling up for a well needed peaceful rest.

There were whispers and movements that were beginning to trouble his sleep but he was brought wide awake when his mane was yanked up and his body roughly shaken.  After the heavy thump back to the dirt floor Tavi tried to figure out what was going on.

“Get OUT!”  The shout rang in his ears as he felt the breath from the words cross his forehead.  There was an accompanying nip on his rear and a second on his front paw.  Tavi growled and tried to swipe out at the sudden barrage of nips and light bites that drove the Flareon out of the den and to full wakefulness.  He spun to face the gray forms as they burst from the den only to find himself tackled from the side by a Houndour. 

He picked himself up among the barking and baying of multiple forms around him.  Vulpix, three Poochyena, Lillipup, the Houndour, and lastly a Mightyena who's growl stopped the others noise when he stepped forward.

“What are you doing in my den.”  The canine demanded.

“Your den?”  Tavi asked surprised before he suddenly thought several upsetting thoughts.  “This is Leafeon's den!” 

“It was, she is such a sweet ride it's to bad her and her little bitch ran away.”  The Mightyena laughed at his answer.  

“We'll get her.” / “She's ours.” / “She won't get away.” / “She didn't get far.”  The Flareon listened to light shouts around him which turned to much more rude comments from the pokemon around him.  The air around Tavi's body turned cool and his body grew still as he listened to the Mightyena when it continued.  “This is all my area, all the dens and all the females belong to me.  I don't have any use for a week little fire type like you since I already have one.  Run away little Flareon.  I'll give you one whole minute before I release my pack on you.”

Tavi's mind had been working fast behind the scenes even though his body was still there was a mass of power and anger growing inside.  Six pokemon and a Mightyena.  It should be a pack but the way the leader stood and a few of the odd things reminded Tavi of trained pokemon and when the Mightyena threatened to release his pack the last ideas clicked.

A pokemon who wanted to be a trainer, a owner of everything around him.  Sure he could rule out part of the forest but Tavi could tell he wanted to control and give orders to everything around him.  “You have a very low opinion of a Guardian.”  Tavi spoke calmly.  “But I want to ask, just to be sure, you mated with the Leafeon.”

“Mated?”  The words came out as a guff followed by a heavy laugh, “No, I screwed that bitch till she squealed and I will again once I find her.  She thinks she can hide but it won't...”  The dog trailed off hearing the growl from the Flareon increase in volume as he kept talking.  “Fire types can be so...”  He didn't get to finish as Tavi flung himself forward, Rage in full effect as he kept his center wrapped up tight.

The words were far to close to his previous trainers attitude and visions of the Leafeon being raped only drove his anger higher and added to his Rage!  It was chaos, the multiple forms of the pack dashing in to work every opening while the Flareon held its defense making sure that each real opening was because he was ripping or tearing at another form.  In between the Mightyena tried to order attacks working to take down the Flareon from the sidelines getting more upset when a few of the pokemon had backed away injured.

“Everyone go now, All at once.”  His orders echoed across the area spurring everyone forward.  Tavi braced himself feeling claws and teeth pierce his skin.

“TAVI!”  Her voice echoed not just through the clearing but through his body and soul.  Her cry of fear hurt him in a whole new way bringing an even greater power to bear.

“Get that BITCH!”  Mightyena bark, triggered the full release of the Flareon.  

He had kept all his flames compressed inside not allowing a bit to escape or warm the air around him.  Locked inside they had grown to a molten like fire which shot out in short bursts from his mouth.  The nearly white flame hit the first pokemon and caused an instant scream of agony.  Tavi ripped himself away from teeth and claws twisting his body while opening his mouth with short blasts of flame and intense heat.

As the pokemon fell away he spun in a circle aiming his head and releasing out the fires from inside.  It was like some twisted water sprinkler watching the fires erupt from the central point and shoot out into the surrounding area.  Most of the fire was so fast and intense it blackened and seared the tree trunks and bushes, it ended up scorching the earth when it landed there or causing the debris to burst into flame and wither to ash.  When it connected with something else it melted fur and burned off skin leaving screams of pain echoing in the clearing.

After his third turn he stopped and centered in on Leafeon who was standing at the top of the tree trunk looking down at the black charred roots where one of his shots had scored.  “Leafeon did he hurt you?”  His words seemed to cut through the clearing passing the cries and moans around him.  She didn't have to answer every part of her body spoke the trauma that had been inflicted on her.

Tavi turned back surveying the area looking over the pokemon who were either laying around him or crawling and limping off trying to escape.  The Mightyena was untouched, staring around him trying to figure out what had happened.  He finally released his heat and anger warming the area while he listened to the whimpers of the closest Poochyena to reach him as it tried to roll away from the heat.  As the Rage left him as well he spoke,  “If I see any of you again I will kill you.  YOU though,”  He turned staring at the Mightyena, “had better run because if I catch you you're dead.”  The dog growled out watching as the small Flareon advanced.  He jumped forward attacking with Bite straight into the Flareon's shoulder sinking his teeth in but instead of a yip or a squeal Tavi turned his head to stare into the Mightyena's eyes.  It was the same short burst of the white Flamethrower that seared down the canines side causing it to let go with a scream of pain.

“Leafeon please leave.  I don't want you to see this.”  He watched the Mightyena's eyes dart through the clearing and the fear that began to ooze off the dog as it backed away realizing it had no support.  Tavi was close on its heels as it bolted, tearing through the brush as it tried to get away. 

Tavi returned to the den near noon tired, injured, and very grim.  The area now truly looked like a battlefield.  Besides the ripped apart den there was now the smell of ash in the air and several areas of the ground were soaked.  It seems he had started several small fires, one had burned a good five feet of brush along the fallen tree leaving the trunk black and the bushes near by nothing but thin black fingers  reaching into the air.  He hopped up onto the tree roots and began moving down the tree wishing he had time to rest.  It had taken a long time to catch the Mightyena once it realized he was following, terror had given it the power to ignore its wounds and flee at top speeds.  

There was a Grovyle and a Breloom with Leafeon and her family as he returned.  Breloom asked the first question as his feet hit the ground.  “Where's the Mightyena?”

Tavi sat down while answering.  “He won't be back!”  Seeing the group look around at each other he added, “Ever.”  He looked around himself before his eyes fell on Eevee.  It was definitely bigger but at the same time thinner and it wasn't moving, pausing a few seconds he finally saw the chest rise slightly.  Before he could ask what was wrong the Grovyle stepped in his line of site.

“What about the others?” 

“They are probably gone or will be once they heal.”  He told it.

“And if they don't.  What do we do if they come back.”  The Grovyle seemed very upset and agitated that Tavi wasn't worried about what he felt was a serious consern.

“I already told them I would kill them if I saw them again.  Leafeon,”  He spoke in a softer voice, “what is wrong with...”

“Listen!  This is important!” The Grovyle shouted.  “We need to decide now what to do before they come back and group together.  We can get rid of them now while their alone.”  

Tavi growled and crouching stance was enough to make it back away quickly with an even more worried look.  “I am a Guardian!  Ranger tested and approved.  That may mean nothing to any of you but it does mean a lot.  They won't be back and if they do I will kill them.”  The gecko had backed as far from the Flareon as it could looking like it was ready to tear though the dense bushes to try and get away.

It was Umbreon that solved the problem of his anger and malice even the heat he was generating, she simply  ignored everything stepping up and giving him a light lick on the side of his muzzle.  He turned to look at her seeing the serious grown up look again.  “What is the problem?”  She asked

With a great sigh he tried to let it go,  All of it.  “I'm tired Umbreon.  Hungry, hurt and I feel sick with myself.”  She hopped up placing her paw on his shoulder shoving lightly trying to encourage him to lay down.

The bree stepped back as he let his legs start to slide.  “I'll go find something to eat and help with your wounds.”

“I think we will leave too.”  The Breloom said.  “Now that the fires are out there is nothing so urgent that it need to be taken care of right now.”  When the two had left Tavi slowly got up and walked to Eevee as Leafeon moved beside him.  Up close he could see the problem with the young Eevee.  Discounting what looked like puncture wounds at his shoulder and several good claw marks down its back the Eevee's entire back leg was a mess.  A large healing tear along with gashes and holes were scattered across the leg and he could smell a strong infection smell with a hint of what he thought was a rotting smell.

“I just don't know, I can't do anything else.”  Her voice sounded strained and dead tired.

“How?  Was it Mightyena?”  He asked.

“No he was chasing me.   They were supposed to run and hide.  I think he was worried about his sister.  She only changed to Umbreon two days earlier and was having a little trouble.  I came back at the same time she did and they were dragging him around by his leg.  We broke them up and Umbreon helped Eevee run but..”  Tavi could just imagine watching her shiver.

“Mightyena caught you.”  He spoke quietly.

“NO!  Tavi I stayed!  I had to make sure they got away.”  He stepped closer leaning in against her side while placing his tail over her back trying to draw her close and comfort her.

“He won't ever come back.”  He told her firmly.

“But Eevee.” She dropped her head down in defeat.  Tavi could only press closer in support, the only pokemon center he knew of was a good two days off and even if he left there was no guarantee he could bring humans back to help.  Even if there was some where closer how on earth could they get the Eevee back to the other side of the tree.
 
“I am sorry Leafeon.  If there is anything I can do I will.”  He told her.

“Three days Tavi,” she said pulling away to walk around the Eevee and lay behind it, “if you were just here three days ago.”  Her words were just a plaintive wish but ripped the Flareon inside, if he had only known.

“Shouldn't you be laying down?”  Umbreon asked from the limb above having dropped a small bunch of berries behind him.

He rested until evening staying to watch Eevee when both the females left to gather herbs and more food.  The young pokemon never really woke up from its infection caused fever and the mumbles it gave made as much sense as its whimpering.  By the time evening had set he had already explained to Leafeon about trying to find humans to help.  After a short discussion she could only agree that if he could find some humans they could help, but it was pointless and stupid if he was going to take days to get them here.  Tavi didn't have a solid argument to give nor a way to give Leafeon any hope especially since she now seemed to accept the fact that her cub would die.  She still used herbs on her sons wounds and squeezed what liquid she could out of the berries carefully trying to force him to swallow the juices.

The next morning they were awakened by the agitated Grovyle who insisted that the Flareon had to take care of the Poochyena and Lillipup who were hiding nearby.  Tavi asked simply if they were injured or hiding.  “What does it matter you have to get rid of them. NOW!”

Tavi was suddenly reminded how it seemed everyone wanted him to solve their problems.  He shook his head as the Grovyle continued talking, demanding action until the Flareon was finally given enough space to place an answer. “Tomorrow if they are still there or if they cause any sort of problems I'll do something.”  Seeing the pokemon bristle he added, “Burns are very painful, if they are hurt bad let them be and if you don't believe me I could always show you how much it hurts.”  The threat had the Grovyle quickly backing up the limb.  When it was finally back out on the trunk and what it thought was safety it called back that the Flareon was no better than Mightyena he had gotten rid of.

Umbreon was quickly up the limb barking out her protest as Tavi moved closer to Leafeon.  “Will you come with me for a walk?”  It took him more than an hour to convince her and that was only because she would gather more healing plants and berries while they were out.

It wasn't very far from the den that they ran across Breloom.  At first Tavi thought it was the same one until it asked if he was the Flareon who started the fire.  “First it's the Mightyena, then all those stupid Poochyena, next its a Flareon, and now it humans everywhere.  If this keep up I'll leave whether Breloom agrees or not.”  

Tavi was making the decision he liked this one less because he guessed that it was a whiner where the other Breloom had seemed quiet and thoughtful.  “There are humans?”  Leafeon asked interrupting his assumptions.  He could see her staring at him almost with a glimmer of hope.

“A trainer won't help.”  He told the grass pokemon.

“Excuse me, did I say a trainer.  Noooo there are humans loads of them.  I'm supposed to tell everyone to hide because they are walking all over the place.” Breloom spoke.

He didn't wait to hear more, “Leafeon go back make sure Umbreon is with Eevee. I will take care of this.”

“Idiot!”  The Breloom shouted after him, “There have already been enough hurt humans.”

Finding a human wasn't a problem, slipping past their pokemon though was difficult.  Tavi carefully crept around two trainers each with a pokemon out.  To his eyes they were definitely looking for something. 'Or someone' He thought as he watched a Seviper and Ariados web and wrap two Venonat who had bolted from a hole under a tree.

“Not them keep moving.” An adult female called out.  Quickly they turned the pokemon loose and began combing through the undergrowth again.  He moved away from the group and onto the next who he could hear were rather close.  

For a moment he was sure he was caught when he stumbled and a Dusclops turned his way.  “Come on Wraith we have to catch up.”  He held back his small sigh of relief as he slipped away when the pokemon turned around.  Tavi took time to sit back and try to figure out what was happening since he had just past two more humans both much older than he would expect to be out wandering in the woods they were obviously searching for someone but who and why, but most importantly could he figure out a way to get them to help the Eevee.

His ears picked up what seemed like a conversation between a human and a pokemon and he slipped off to investigate.  “Alright  Delibird is this the one?”    “YEP!”  “Alright capture GO!”  Tavi peered around a bush seeing a ranger aiming his device at a Teddiusa.   The Flareon used Agility flying forward to snatch the buzzing piece of plastic in his mouth as it made its second circle around the bear.  The human looked shocked taking several steps back and lowering the white wand it held as the Delibird flapped emitting a startled squawk.  

Tavi trotted over to the ranger dropping the piece at its feet before standing on his hind legs and offering a paw up to the human which was completely ignored.  “Mary,  Marrry,  MARY!!” The ranger called out taking another step back from the flame pokemon.

With more hope than he could dream was possible he let out a howl of his own.  “HANDY!!”  He could hear immediate movement in the trees and the rustle in the brush as those who had been called approached.  As the ranger Mary came around a tree an Aipom hung from a branch over head and dropped onto her shoulder.

“What the hell are you doing here Tavi?  And why are you harming people!”  He could tell she was upset even with out hearing a word, this was not starting like it should.  “You had better start explaining.”  Handy started in hopping off her shoulder landing in front of him.

“I haven't harmed any humans!”

“Then why was there a lady yesterday screaming about how the Guardian was stalking her.  What are you doing here!”  Tavi  choked down a reply suddenly realizing that there was a great deal of truth in what Handy was saying even if it was not entirely correct.

“Flare Flare/ I will show you.”  He said staring at Mary before walking several steps away and looking back.  “Can you get her to follow?”  He added to Handy.  It seemed like the Aipom following him did the trick and after a minute Tavi was able to run through the forest with Handy overhead and the ranger running along behind.  When they reached the Leafeon's den the destruction was obvious.  The wrecked den, the burn marks, and the lingering smell of smoke made a definite impression as he hopped up onto the tree and headed down the trunk.  He slowed down allowing the ranger to take her time weaving through the broken branches as they made their way.  

When he started down the branch Leafeon jumped up saying, “I can't find Umbreon.”

“Relax Eevee is more important now.  I brought a human, a ranger.  Please, Please please don't be upset.”  He tried telling her calmly hoping she would accept.

“Hello.”  Handy spoke dropping down next to the Flareon.  It took some movement to make room for Mary to sit down and drop the foot or so into the area.  The ranger had already seen the injured Eevee and had knelt down as soon as she was on the ground.  “Handy you need to go find Richard and bring him here.  Be quick.”  She added as the Aipom scurried off.

“I have to ask, did you do this Tavi?”  The Flareon shook its head to her question.  “Well..”  What ever the ranger was going to say was cut off by a beeping at her belt.

“Mary here.”  She spoke when the device was near her ear.  “Yes, but we need to continue the search.  There was a battle here and an injured pokemon.  I think the Guardian is here for the same reasons we are.  I recommend the search continues until we find the pokemon responsible...  I disagree she wasn't harmed in the encounter just terrified.  Also we didn't even hear anything about the Guardian being here until yesterday and the reports date back nearly two months and we know the Guardian was at Skyback then.  Also I find it impossible for so many people to mistake a Flareon for just some canine pokemon especially one so memorable.”

Tavi had been slowly putting together all the information as the ranger spoke.  There had been humans hurt and the search was to find those responsible.  His actions the day before had made him a target for the search.  He also understood why they didn't know who they were looking for, with several different types of pokemon the reports would have been different with him being the most recent one.

Leafeon walked behind Eevee and laid down as the ranger continued talking.  Tavi squeezed around the ranger and sat near her head giving her a lick while he kept an ear out for anything else the ranger might say that would be helpful.  When Mary finally squatted down again it was to give a soft pet to the Eevee.  “There is nothing I can do to help right now but we will try to find some help as soon as possible.”  

They waited until they heard someone tromping down the tree even as Handy popped up, “He's here.”  The large male didn't bother trying to enter the small area he just laid on the trunk and hung his head over the side.  Tavi did not suppress the instinct as he lept up snarling at the head of the human he recognized.

“Oh I see you still remember me.”  Richard spoke, or as Tavi knew him 'Ledge' the gym leader of Lightbar gym.  Remember him, the Flareon had suffered more from his loss to the gym leader than for any other failure he had and was never allowed to forget it.

“Listen just toss me a pokeball and backup.”  Mary spoke.

“Sure thing sis.”  Richard answered,  “But I thought I was supposed to be catching a seriously dangerous pokemon.”

“Then you had better have been smart enough to bring more than one ball.”  She said tartly snatching at the outstretched hand and the ball.  By the time Mary had used the pokeball to capture Eevee and hand it back Leafeon had begun a quiet cry that turned into a full throated howl of pain.  Tavi quickly jumped over laying on top of the female trying to comfort and stop her if he needed to.  The humans backed and after a long time he convinced Leafeon that they now needed to find Umbreon.

When he lead her back to the den Leafeon went berserk when she saw the humans again.  The Flareon was just able to restrain her as she struggled to get closer after he had jumped on top of the grass pokemon from off the top of the tree base.  

Mary's answer was to move away and fire the capture device.  Tavi waited until the ring was closing fast and almost touching him before he jumped up and out of the way.   The capture was unsuccessful but the struggle had forced Leafeon to pause which gave Handy enough time to use his tail slapping her head hard enough to almost knock the grass pokemon to the ground as he shouted at her.  “Do you want the Eevee to die!?  Your stopping them from saving him.”

“You can't take him.”  Leafeon cried out.  Tavi was at her side keeping his head pressed under her chin.

“If he stays he dies, please listen....  Trust Me.”  He could feel her body shake as he continued.  “These humans will take Eevee and try to heal him.”

“We will bring him back.”  Handy promised.

“Leafeon please it's the only way.”  As he spoke she collapsed and he was only half able to catch her head and upper body as she gave into her tears.  

“The vehicle should be ready Richard, GO!” Mary told him.  The gym leader took a moment walking forward and squatting down in front of the grass pokemon.

“We'll get him fixed up good as new.”  With that he jogged off into the forest causing a fresh crying moan from Leafeon.

“Stay with her.”  Tavi ordered Handy as he lept back up the roots and onto the tree.  Once there he let out a loud barking howl before screaming out Umbreon's name and that of Grovyle and Breloom as well.  He repeated his call several moments later and heard a rustle in the brush soon after.  “Come out.”  Tavi spoke hopping down from the tree.  After waiting what he felt was to long he stared hard into the brush stepping forward slowly as Grovyle suddenly twisted away trying to run.

With a quick pounce he  pinned the pokemon demanding to know where Umbreon was.  “Where she should be.  We're all getting ready to drive the Poochyena out since you won't.”

“Stupid.” Tavi growled, “Show me where now and be quick.”  He barked.  It took a moment before the Grovyle scurried off with the Flareon close behind.  

There was more than a dozen pokemon gathered when the Grovyle stopped.  The first thing Tavi did was send Umbreon home telling her that her mother needed her now.  He realized from the look of horror on her face and how swiftly she fled that he probably said that wrong.  “The rest of you need to leave NOW!”

“You can't tell us to what to do.”  One of the Breloom stepped forward.  “There are three now and we won't wait for them to get back together.”

“You don't have to do anything.”  Tavi told them, “The humans are here to find and take them away.”  He looked around the group wondering how many of them actually believed him.  “Just go home, I'll make sure...”  There was a hiss with a light paw stamp from a Buneary who had been had been half hidden in a bush watching.

The group gathered closer so they could all see the Vulpix with a slight limp move along to what looked like a very old burnt out tree which shadowed a large gap that the Vulpix slipped inside of and disappeared.  “That it! We can't wait that makes four.”  The Breloom agitation was more than apparent as Tavi tried to calm it.  “NO!  You say Mightyena won't come back and you tell us not to worry.  Then you promise to stop them but won't do anything.  You've only been here a few days and you think you know everything that's been going on.”

Tavi started with a bark.  “Mightyena Won't come back! And the humans...”

“How do you know?” Before the Breloom could interrupt him further he came close to losing it.  “Because I made SURE he stop moving Before I LEFT!”  Tavi screamed out.  “What do you think I can't KILL!”  He turned to the other Breloom seeing it cower under his gaze.  “YOU go get the Aipom and tell it to bring the ranger.  The rest of you had better leave if you want to stay safe.”  He shoved pokemon out of the way and probably would have walked right through the Buneary if it hadn't hopped out the the way.

He ripped his way through the bush and stormed into the clearing in a wave of anger and hate planting himself a few feet away from the gap in the ground.  Heat oozed out of the Flareon as he tried to control himself.  He hated the fact that these stupid pokemon chose to be cruel, he hated how the others had expected him to protect them from the Poochyena.  He hated everything, especially the fact he was forced to admit he had totally lost control.

Tavi stood up and gave himself a strong shake mentally blocking himself from thinking about what had happened.  He had lost control, he had killed a pokemon, and now he had to live with it.  Mary and Handy were quick in responding to the spot.  As the Aipom got close Tavi told him who was waiting inside.  They could both hear the shifting and scuffling coming from inside even an occasional whimper.  Neither the Flareon nor the Aipom had to try and explain to the human, Mary was already on a secondary walkie talkie calling out to any trainers in the area.

In less than ten minutes four trainers and their chosen pokemon had answered Mary's call and were waiting for instructions.  Tavi had said nothing the entire time standing a silent sentry near the underground entrance.

“So how are we going to do this?”  One of the trainers asked.

In answer Tavi stood up and waked the few feet forward, “I promised to kill you if I saw you again.”  He spoke down to the shadows.  “So now I will let you choose.  Come out NOW and face the humans for what you have done.  I give you my word that I won't harm you,  however if you stay down there I'll simply burn the whole place till the ground caves in.”  He stepped to the side as he finished waiting to see what would happen.

The first to stumble out was Lillipup limping forward several feet before collapsing with a cry.  There was silence for several seconds before the three Poochyena and the Vulpix burst out barking and growling in a group.  The four trainers had spread out enclosing the canines with Mary and Handy at the center.  Tavi slipped inside the hole taking a few seconds to listen to the darkness before he pulled back out in time to hear Handy's directions.

“Each of you may choose a human.  Defeat them and you can go.”  He didn't bother to continue and tell them what would happen if they lost especially since the three Poochena had already pulled together and were growling quietly with each other while eyeing over the humans.

“So there is one here for each of us?  I want a Poochyena!” One of the humans called.

“What about the extra one?”  Another asked.  At nearly the same time as Mary spoke, “Wait for the pokemon, don't attack until they do.”  At that Tavi stepped forward giving a shove to one of the Poochyena that was in the way.  It turned with a snarl of teeth until it truly met with the Flareon's gaze.  It whimpered quietly as it turned and made a quick jump so that it was between its brethren and the three together made growls and huffs at him as he moved past.  

He gave a firm nose and light shove to the Lillipup, “Get up.  You can't fight and you'll be hurt if you stay here.”  Handy also moved forward and between the two they moved the burned Lillipup behind the ranger where they allowed it to sink down in the shadow of a tree.  

It seemed that the fight was half over by the time Tavi was able to pay attention.  Two Poochyena had made a direct attack at the human trainers not the pokemon.  One was blindsided by a Vigoroth while the other was flattened out by Lickilicky which used a body slam driving the imprint of the canine into the ground.  The third tried Scary Face against Sableye and that fight was  quickly becoming one sided and not in the canines favor.

The Vulpix had slowly approached the last trainer and its intimidating Rhyhorn.  The little fire fox darted forward several steps before backing off while the Rhyhorn just stared awaiting the trainers orders.  With in two minutes all the pokemon were disabled except the Vulpix who was still making short dashes forward before quickly retreating. It jumped sideways from the light thump as a pokeball hit the dirt next to it.

“Your choice Vulpix step into the ball or my Rhyhorn will put you in it.  Either way you not leaving here.”  The trainer spoke firmly.

“Voooool.”  It gave a little cry looking around to see the other trainers having already tossed out balls to capture the disabled or unconscious canines.   “Piiiiix.”  Was its mournful little cry as it stepped up and nosed the ball.

The band of trainers were gone by evening leaving behind the five rangers who had organized the search.  They were having a meeting which Tavi was listening in on.  It was decided that they would return on the next day to do a second sweep through the area.  When the Guardian was brought up he stepped closer as the small group turned to him.

“He's obviously here for a reason,”  Mary started, “and from the looks of things he already took care of most of the problem.”

“You mean the Mightyena, are we sure its not just hiding somewhere?”  One of them questioned.  Another pointed back at the Flareon who was staring off in the direction where he had left the other pokemon.  Realizing he was being watched he turned back to the group and shook his head.  The humans continued talking for a while longer before they left.  Tavi was glad one of the last things they agreed on was to let the Guardian be for now.  

He spent the next three days working hard dragging small limbs or flexible branches and used them to try and repair the den.  Previously the roots had been covered with debris and leaf litter making a natural barrier and also provided a camouflage for the den.  Since that was no longer an option Tavi wove branches and stuffed limbs between roots making a more solid barrier and sealing the areas that had been ripped apart.

He spent his nights snuggled close to Leafeon in the shelter of the fallen tree waking up in the morning feeling both ecstatic and lonely at the same time.  On the forth day he suggested they move back to the den.  Umbreon was excited with the idea and immediately went out looking for food to start building a new storage supply.  Tavi looked for at least a little of the excitement in Leafeon but could only watch her back as she slowly walked her way down the tree trunk.  He had been unable to get much out of her since they took Eevee and although he slept at her side at night he felt further from her than ever  before.   He knew she was upset and worried about Eevee but she totally refused to discuss it.

When they had finished a small meal outside Tavi had thought of something he hopped could help.  “Let's go inside.  It's a little chilly and it feels like rain.”  He added.  That only seemed to get half of the two females attention.  “Please I have somethings I wish to say.”  Umbreon was already heading inside while Leafeon paused as if deciding.  As he moved close reaching out to touch her side she walked away almost flicking him with her tail.  Tavi worked to puzzle that out as he followed and when he got inside she had already moved to the back wall and sat facing the entrance watching him.

Tavi sat down next to the entrance so he could easily see both of them.  “I wanted to tell you what happened after I left, where I've been, and about my family.”

“Your family?”  Umbreon asked.  Tavi nodded in response as he began explaining it all.  It was in the afternoon when he began the part about finally arriving on Skyback Mountain.  He had stopped just before that explaining how he felt about humans and how some of his ideas had changed.  He took special care to emphasize Handy's remark about treating humans like pokemon.

He decided not to bypass his sexual encounter with Eevee stopping to truly thank Leafeon for her gift of knowledge and pleasure after he finished.  She seemed much more interested as he told his story and by the time he thanked her she had smiled.  “You really were lost and hopeless.  I'm glad you figured it out.”

Tavi felt a rush of joy as he returned her smile continuing through to his revelation at finding his family even the turmoil his fathers words had caused him.  When he started explaining about going for his father who had just been caught Leafeon finally jumped up and headed for the exit as Tavi quickly blocked the path.

“MOVE!” She growled.

“Would you just listen.”  He spoke.

“Why so I can hear how you lost your family so it's okay for me to lose mine.”  She spoke pushing against him.

Tavi shoved back hard toppling the grass pokemon.  “I didn't lose my family!  I opened the pokeball and let Dad out.  Please Leafeon if you would just trust me I...”

“It's not about TRUST!”  She yelled at him.  “It's about My CUB!”

He took a breath trying to keep himself from yelling back.  “I know that!  That is why I am telling you this.  So that you can believe.  I know Eevee is still alive because they would have comeback otherwise.  They will comeback and if you would just sit and listen you will understand why.”  He took one more look at her defiant stance and shook his head.  “I am a Guardian,  the humans made me one and I will help you understand them.”  

With that he scooted back just a little more and sat planting his rear over the entrance.  “I opened the latch to the pokeball and watched as a red light came out and left my father laying on the ground.  I also slipped my paw inside....”  After several more minutes Leafeon finally sat down but still kept an irritated look on her features.  That was until he started talking about his plans with the Bayleef.

When he had gotten to the shed and was talking about rubbing against Leaf he had to stop and decided to lay down being that he was getting aroused by the retelling and felt the need to try and hide it. As he got comfortable Umbreon asked.  “Did you two really umm, mate?”  She finished with a little blush.

“Almost.”  He answered before looking at Leafeon.  “Should I continue or skip forward?”  He asked giving a side look at the Umbreon.

She gave a short look at her daughter before finally laying down herself.  “I think we're both interested in what 'almost' means.”

Tavi got a very small smirk in return for his grin.  “It's your fault in a way.  I wanted nothing more than to return the gift you gave me.”  The Flareon kept at it for a while catching up on what had happened, his new position, and his problems with his family.  They were both impressed with how far he went to try and save his father even though it seemed Leafeon shook her head several times at how he explained how the humans were helping.  The only real interruption came later when he was talking with his brother and Umbreon realized they were going to play around.

“You and you brother really did stuff?”  She asked.

“Yes, we did everything eventually.  Why does that upset you?  Is it the fact that he's my brother or that we're both males?”  Tavi piled on the questions hoping he would have to ask them again.

Umbreon stopped considering.  “Well I just don't know.  I mean at first you didn't know who it was but now you say Mom is your mate and you're still going to mate with Eevee?”

“I didn't mate Eevee then and I'm sure your mom could tell you mating is different from having a real Mate.”  He told her.

“You'll understand much more soon and this is certainly not the first time I've heard or seen males together.  Although I do wonder how you consider yourself my mate.”  The words left Tavi uncertain and it took him nearly a minute to answer.

“I made my decision a while back.  If you don't want me,  just tell me to go.  I only ask that you allow me to spend the night.”  He told her.

“Of course we want you and you are staying the night.”  Umbreon stated.  “Now what happened with Eevee?”  She asked trying to direct the conversation.

He took a moment gathering his thoughts and almost lost them again looking at Leafeon and the odd expression she had.  “Well I started out with Eevee on his back.”  He began again.  He ended up having to pause several times almost losing his place each time he glanced over at Leafeon.  Tavi outlined the rest of the summer realizing that not much had really happened except the day to day routine until his sister came.  Since they had both paid avid attention when he spoke of his exploits Tavi took his time explaining exactly what he did, finding it suddenly hard to keep a grin off his face which Leafeon seemed to now be mirroring.  He finished by telling them of the fight between his siblings and how strong his brother had become then added the he left the next day.

Tavi stood up and moved away from the entrance.  “I hope you understand now Eevee was taken by a ranger not just some human.  Someone who works with pokemon everyday.  She will comeback and every day it take is actually better because it means he's healing.  I understand humans might seem bad but I know which I would trust and she is one of them.  He will be Back!”  He spoke with as much conviction as he could.

When Leafeon looked away she stood up and left not speaking a word or giving him another glance.  A few seconds later he follower her out but realized she was running away and by the sounds already a ways off.  

“Let's find something more to eat.”  Umbreon spoke behind him.  Tavi was remembering the last time he had been out with the young energetic Eevee compared to the now more adult Umbreon.  She quickly led them to some berries then over to a tree that was dropping most of its nuts.  They ate their fill and he watched as Umbreon skillfully pulled together several leaves folding them into a little pouch which she stuffed with nuts for him to carry.

They returned adding the nuts and berries to the small stash in the den.  Tavi waited through the evening and into the night before Umbreon was able to coax him inside.  She had fallen asleep at his side before Leafeon had finally returned.  The grass pokemon spent several minutes just standing at the entrance before her paws took her away from their breathing.

“Stay there.”  She hissed as he moved to stand up.  “I mean it Tavi.”  She whispered at she herd him and take a step forward and Umbreon's sleeping mumble.  “Please stay there.”

He was more than tempted to ignore her request except he could hear a strain to the quiet voice which seemed in pain.  “I'll stay Leafeon, I will do whatever you ask, just don't forget to ask.”  The two spent a sleepless night each aware that the other was listening.  In the morning Leafeon left with the first light still without saying a word leaving the Flareon with thoughts of following her. 

Umbreon had Tavi working with her the entire day gathering more supplies for the winter.  He listened and watched the Umbreon's excitement as she tried to pull information about humans and trainers out of him.  “How do you know if it's a good trainer or a bad one?”  She finally asked.

Tavi stopped sitting down.  They were far enough away from the den that he was sure Leafeon wouldn't accidentally show and after listening carefully hoped they were alone.  “What would you do if I showed you a good trainer.  Are you hoping to be captured?”  Umbreon had her back to him sniffing along the ground for a few more nuts when he asked her.  Tavi watched as her tail stilled but her body quivered.  “Tell me. Do you want to be captured?”  He asked again.

“Well maybe. I just, don't want to stay here.  I want to go and see stuff, only I'm not very strong.”  Umbreon answered quietly.  “Not that I want to leave mom.”  She added quickly turning to look at him.  “We talked about it once right after I evolved.  She told me it was foolish to try and leave here until I could protect myself.  Mom was right though, I couldn't keep more than one Poochyena away.” 

Tavi took a moment to consider his words.  “A trainer is probably best they could teach you and make you stronger while at the same time keep you safe.  Just remember one important thing Umbreon.  Once your captured you no longer get to decide anything.  You go where your told, do what your told, eat what your told.  You might see the world or be stuck for the rest of your time in some humans backyard.  There is no guarantee you'll get a good trainer or a bad one and you might very well find yourself only out to eat and battle.”

“So how do you choose?”  She asked.

“That's just it young one, you can't choose, so it's always better to not get caught.  Listen even if you wanted to get caught you should always fight to the end.  Also if you ever do get caught watch the human carefully you can learn a lot more if you pay attention.”  The two continued with their task still discussing some human things through the afternoon until they were joined by Leafeon.  She helped them finish collecting and then store the food.  With that done they all ate a small meal before heading into the den for the evening.  

That night Tavi again slept with Umbreon only stepping close enough to the grass pokemon to wish her a good nights sleep before he whispered.  “I am here all you have to do is ask.”

The next morning all three were up and shared a few berries together before heading outside.  Umbreon pestered her mother to join with them and gather food with no success.  When she added that she really wanted to talk with her Leafeon told her later and hopped up the roots then on to the tree trunk.  The Umbreon then asked Tavi if he would go talk with her and he answered with a short little head shake.  “I don't want to force her.”

“I thought you were her mate.”  She huffed with irritation.

“Not if she won't accept me.”  He told her quietly.  “I only hope they bring Eevee back soon.”

It was two more days before Tavi and Umbreon heard a odd sounding cry calling out 'Mom' as paw steps thudded closer.  The voice was different and higher pitched and when a male Glaceon charged into the area both were stunned.

“Umbreon!” He shouted charging forward and tackling the female.  The Glaceon ended up on top furiously licking the chest of his sister.  She couldn't help but return the licks to his forehead asking a simple question between licks.  “Eevee?”   

“Uhh, ha.”  He said squeezing and licking harder.  Tavi could hear the approach of humans moving towards them as he lept to the tree trunk.  With a deep breath the Flareon howled out its name making the area echo with its voice in the hopes to call Leafeon home.  It worked in a moment both the humans and Leafeon entered the little clearing from different sides.  

Glaceon rolled off his sister prancing out to stand in front of his mother.  “Eevee?”  She asked.

The young male gave a bark of happiness as he strutted a few circles in front of her doing a little hopping dance at the end.  “How do I look?”

Tavi had jumped down and was stepping closer when Leafeon turned to him growling.  “Is this some stupid game to you?”  He stopped from the serious fury she was aiming at him and worried that this might go very wrong, until he looked at Glaceon. 

“Lay down.”  He ordered to the male.  “And Leafeon you had better look a lot closer.”  With a paw Tavi pointed out the Glaceon's haunch and leg.  A jagged white line ran over the area and down the leg along with a second wider line that crossed near the knee.   He continued by poking at several dark blue circles that also marked the light blue coat of the ice pokemon watching at the leg twitched as he ran a claw back over it.

“I'm sorry.”  The young male spoke looking sadly at his mother.  “I..  They let me out and I ran around.  At first it was kinda fun to have them chase me.  I kept running in to different spots and more humans started chasing me.  Then I ran into a few pokemon and humans.  Well I sorta crashed into a human and knocked him over.  Then there was a lot of noise and shouting and a flash and more yelling and  I changed...   I sorry Mom I thought you would like it if I evolved.  Everyone else kept telling me how handsome I look.”

It took only a few seconds for Leafeon to change rubbing her sons muzzle and giving a few light licks before she told him he did look handsome and that she was very proud.  Tavi stepped back as Umbreon moved forward trying to rescue her brother from a spontaneous love attack filled with tears and a mothers relief. 

He turned back and walked back to the humans.  There was Mary, Richard, and a third he didn't know.  Tavi sat down watching the family reunion seeing Glaceon again prancing around for his mother and sister showing off his new form.  As he watched he considered if he should follow through with his plan that had started from Umbreon's talk days ago.  

“Tavi.”  He heard Mary's voice behind him.  “What are you going to do now?”   He ignored her and the Aipom when it hopped down and repeated the question.  The problem was he didn't exactly know what he was going to do since he had not really had time to speak with Leafeon.

Several minutes later the family finally remembered the humans.  “Over here mom.  These are the ones who helped me.”  Glaceon stated.  As he saw them approach Tavi finally decided he would go through with his idea standing with a snarl.

The growl was firm and menacing as he took several steps forward making everyone stop and stare.  “Leafeon your son was returned and now I will have to make you choose.  You are going to lose one of us.”  Behind him Handy turned and waved the humans back so they wouldn't interfere.  

“What do you mean.”  She finally asked.

Tavi sat down and started.  “I am a Guardian.  I can't stay here unless I was your mate that would be the only reason I would have to stay and give up being a Guardian.  I know you love your cubs and I know how special they are to you but I need to know if you think I am special too.  Give up one of your cubs and choose me as your mate.”

“Tavi, you can't be serious I don't have to choose.”  She responded watching as he scowled and shook his head.

“I'll go.”  Umbreon spoke up stepping forward to stand next to the Flareon.

“Wait!  This is crazy.”  Leafeon said with a slightly worried tone.

“No it isn't.  I know someone is going to have to leave with the rangers and...”

“Then LEAVE!”  Leafeon shouted at him.  “How can you expect me to force one of my cubs to leave.”

“You're not forcing me I can...” She didn't get the chance to finish as Leafeon shouted.  “Umbreon Quiet!”  The females response was to turn and growl at her mother baring fangs.  Tavi waited for just the right moment seconds before the two females actually looked like they might attack each other.  He pounced landing on the Umbreon's back driving her to the ground with the surprise attack and licked the back of her head as she began struggling underneath him.

“You told me they would be grown.  Your daughter will leave sooner or later and is willing to fight you for that chance.”  He stopped giving Leafeon a small frown as he stood up.  “You do have some choices to make.  I am serious, I won't stay if you can't claim me as your mate.”

“Then you should go.”  She spoke quietly.  Tavi felt a wrench in his gut but kept his expression set he had hoped the return of her son might make her want him.

“Mom!”  Glaceon said giving her a hard head bump to the side.  “I always thought you said you wanted him to come back.  That you hoped he would.”

“Enough.  You don't really understand.  He spent all year thinking of me and even considered himself my mate.  Tavi,”  She looked at him, “I never expected you to come back.  I never really thought about you.  You can't expect me to just take you as a mate.”  Leafeon could barely stand there and watch him.  He was trying so hard to hide the hurt inside tight jawed and super still body.  She felt bad but more than that she felt it was wrong he had such conviction of their relationship and she had none.

“I'll take you as my mate Tavi.”  Both the Flareon and Leafeon stared at the Umbreon as she spoke.  “You have shown me nothing but kindness and always shown me how special I am.  I want to stay here with you and be your mate.”  Part of Tavi almost laughed at her earnest plea. 

“And yesterday you wanted a trainer.  NO!”  he said shaking his head stopping her from speaking.  “I made my choice without a mate I can be nothing but a Guardian and you are not the one who I dream about.”

“That's just it Tavi,” Leafeon burst out, “how can you say I'm your mate if I never dreamed about you.  I couldn't even really believe or trust you when you said Eevee would come back.”  He had walked forward as she spoke licking her nose as she finished speaking.

“I dream of you. I want to be with you.  I'll do anything you ask, even leave.  I love you.”  Tavi licked her nose once more waiting on an answer.

She watched him lost at what he expected her to say, she couldn't return any of those words.  “You can stay the night.”  She finally said feeling the need to give a small smile in response to the one that glowed on his face.

“Then maybe we can talk later.  But for now your still faced with a different decision.  Umbreon wants to leave.  She could go out on her own and you might never see her again or you could let her leave with those who brought your son back.”  He stepped aside allowing her to look at the humans.

“Which one?”  Umbreon asked quickly already scanning the humans.

“The male in the middle.”  Tavi responded while leaning in to whisper in the Leafeon's ear.  “Your choice, do you trust me, even a little?”  He turned and with a quick bark ordered Umbreon several feet away to the edge of the brush on the far side while asking Leafeon and Glaceon to get on the tree and out of the way.  With a little confusion he got the gym leader to step forward facing the Umbreon.

“I don't capture or train pokemon anymore.”  Richard spoke out although he did have his hand on a pokeball behind his back.”

“I think your about to make an exception.”  Mary told her brother as Handy climbed back up to perch on her shoulder.

Tavi joined the two on the tree trunk and spoke down to Umbreon, “Remember what I told you.”  

“Well I can't seem to refuse such an odd challenge.”  The male spoke holding his pokeball and releasing Infernape.  Tavi hardly had to calculate out the differences between the two even as Umbreon charged forward with Tackle.

“Go Umbreon.”  Her brother called out trying to encourage his sister.  The Flareon watched as the fight progressed,  Infernape either blocking or dodging the weak and unskilled attacks that were put forth.  He also watched Richard who had yet to issue a command to the simian.  Once in his boredom the gym leader glanced at the Flareon who met his eyes intently before nodding back at the battle.  Intrigued he watched as his flame ape caught the Umbreon by its chest holding it in the air from her ineffective leap.  Infernape growled in anger as the dark pokemon bit hard into its hand and wrist.  Drawing his arm back he flung the Umbreon through the air where she collided with the side of the downed tree with a solid thunk before the form dropped heavily to the ground.

Tavi reacted swiftly hopping on Leafeon wrapping his paws around her neck and pulling back.  “You can't interfere.”  He hissed at her as she began to struggle.  The problem was Glaceon who had barked loudly leaping into the air and landing between his sister and the Infernape.  Tavi's mind was cursing all forms of stupidity at the foolish pups moves and his total ignorance about the opponent he chose. 

“Glaceon get BACK!” He called out allowing Leafeon to struggle free.  The male ignored him growling at the Infernape until he heard his sisters voice.

“Get out of the way brother!”  Everyone turned to watch the Umbreon finish standing.  Half stunned and seeing triple she tottered forward towards the wavy blue forms.  “My chance.”  She spoke, “This is my battle.  MOVE!”  Umbreon growled at her brother even as he stared at her in shock.

“Sometimes it's better to accept a dream, instead of holding it back.”  Tavi spoke quietly to Leafeon giving a lick to her shoulder hoping the double meaning would come through.

“Sister you can't beat him.”  Glaceon spoke.  Her growl was the only answer she gave walking more solidly past him.  

“I don't want your help.  So move.”  Glaceon dropped his head and dragged his tail as he moved out of the way.  When she finally faced her opponent she realized the human was standing next to the Infernape.

“Reckless, young, and foolish but with a determination that outweighs all of that.  It would be a challenge training you, and a pleasure I think too.  Alright Tavi I accept your offer.”  Richard spoke tossing the pokeball in an arc at the Umbreon.  She watched the ball sail towards her.  She should move, she should fight, but this was her chance.  Umbreon ended up closing her eyes as the ball finished its path hitting her on the back.

Tavi woke in the early morning.  It was his second night since Glaceon had come back and he was sleeping between the ice and grass types.  He had spent most of the previous day talking with Leafeon, actually he had spent most of it listening.  What talking he did had been mostly to reassure her that he wanted nothing more than to be at her side even if she didn't share his feelings.  He felt he finally ended most of her arguments the previous afternoon when he asked her if he was special.  With her positive affirmation Tavi reminded her that all she had told him was that he would need to return before winter or she would not accept him in the spring.  All he asked for was to spend the winter and find out her answer when the weather changed, and the weather was changing.

The Flareon breathed a light mist of in front of his nose.  He gave a sudden thought of trying something new.  Tavi allowed his internal temperature to rise slowly as he held his mouth open allowing heat to seep out and slowly warm the air of the den without really warming his body or disturbing the two next to him.  He stopped when he rid the chill in the air before he lowered his head and eyes to get some more rest.  A few moments later Leafeon shifted pressing closer to him.  “That feels better.”  she mumbled rubbing her chin over his back giving a quiet relaxed sigh.

From then on Tavi warmed the den at night before they went to sleep and in the morning as well Leafeon really appreciated the fact especially a few weeks later when the first light snows fell.  Although Glaceon started complaining about how warm it was inside compared to how cold it was outside.  Seizing the opportunity Tavi suggested the other male stay closer to the entrance and he would  only partly warm the air to the back since the young pokemon would be a natural block to the cold air.  What he didn't mention was that he allowed his body to become warmer pulling the Leafeon in and cuddling close later in the night.

In the morning he woke early, still holding a habit he had gained over the course of the summer trying to wake before his brother.  He slowly began licking Leafeon's ear waking her with a light rumble.  He hadn't had any sexual release since his last time with his brother and now holding Leafeon instead of just sleeping next to her had him feeling a bit worked up.  She didn't react or move much to his quiet rumbles or ear licks but she was enjoying the attention he was giving her.

“Have you dreamed of me yet?”  He whispered when he stopped licking.  Tavi accepted her silence as something that could mean many things.  A few more licks across her cheek and he leaned in pressing their muzzles side by side.  “Do you want me to wait until you do?” he added.

“What do you mean Tavi?”  She asked him in a much louder voice.

“I mean,” he said holding her tighter and lifting his hind leg over her body so he could grind his privates against her lower back, “I want to mate with you.”

“CRAP!  Come On!!”  Glaceon barked from across the den.  “You are trying that now?!”

Tavi looked across the den giving a little growl.  “Go out and play in the snow cub!”  Glaceon gave several huffs of his own before standing and leaving.

“That wasn't very nice.” She told him quietly.

“Well I just hope he's gone long enough.”  Leafeon wiggled till she was on her back and looking over at him.

“Are you sure about this?” She asked him.

Tavi calmed himself enough to give her a serious and proper answer.  “I have waited a long time for you.  I have no doubts.  The question is are you sure, I plan on give you all I have and more.”  The female gave a little grin at his arrogant little attitude.

“Relax I'm sure we have all morning.”  She told him when she felt him give a little jerk poking her hip with his shaft.

Tavi was standing up and stopped to look back down at her.  “Then we may end up with company later Leafeon because I promise you I have no plans on stopping until the afternoon when I'm to tired to continue.”

Tavi leaned down and licked across her chest.  Although she had not dreamed of the Flareon her mind had envisioned several fantasies ever since he had told his story.  Every time before she had been used or tricked into lifting her tail for a male and had ended up learning a few hard little lessons.  She gave a little shiver as he began a slow decent down her body with his tongue.  This time she knew he wouldn't leave her lacking in any area.

He looked back at her head she had her eyes closed an a smile on her muzzle.  Well he didn't want to disturb her with questions so he carefully explored the small raised bumps that ran down her stomach in two lines.  He had not noticed anything like them on Leaf and hadn't bothered to look on his sister.  He licked each one working across and down watching as she shifted just slightly to encourage him to the the next.  When he got to the bottom he paused for a second before he worked his way back up.  Tavi of course knew what they were, he had just never actually seen them before at least not that he could remember.  Instead of licking the top left he lowered his muzzle and set the teat between his teeth and suckled.

The grass pokemon's eyes popped open breathing quietly, “Tavi you..”  Leafeon stopped as he sucked harder squeezing lightly with his teeth before easing the pressure back and squeezing again.  It was a slight modification on his brothers technique and when he used his tongue to flick and rub the tip she shuddered and closed her eyes again.  

He slowly pulled back feeling the teat pop out of the vacuum of his mouth before he blew gently over the tip gaining another short gasp for his effort.  He moved onto the next teat with the decision to explore each and every part of her body no matter how long it took.

Leafeon laid there as he teased each of her nipples enjoying the odd pleasure that brought.  She was relishing every second of attention he was giving and wondered how long she could wait before she would want to beg him for more.  He had finished with the last one and she felt the light breath as she caressed her hard nipple.  His tongue began working back up between her breasts climbing back up before he pulled away and gently breathed out across her stomach swinging his head back and forth.  She couldn't control the wriggle or the light giggling that escaped her mouth as the breeze tickled her body.  She took several deep breaths keeping her eyes closed wondering what would happen next.  When she felt his tongue again it was lower between her hind legs and licking across the area.  Leafeon tried to be still and prepare herself as his tongue washed the area making sure not to miss a single spot as he wet down the area including some of her legs.  She felt his paw press firmly against her stomach and tried to brace against it as he opened his mouth.  Leafeon gave a little squeal before pressing her mouth closed.  Now she really understood what it was like, his warm saliva now slowly chilled by the cool air he blew across making her skin seem more sensitive with each pass. 

When Tavi stopped it almost seemed like a mini explosion as she let her breath out and began heaving and panting.  He gave a little laugh allowing it out past his smirk as he stared at her realizing now why he hadn't heard a single sound from her.  The Flareon gave her a moment until she could look at him almost with a glare as her breathing started to return to normal.  He could still only grin back as he pulled her legs together and rolled her onto her side.  Tavi knew things would have to be different as he laid down behind her gently muzzling her private area while his chin almost touched the ground, after all Leaf had been much bigger and his sister had been standing the entire time.

He crawled in closer allowing his chin to rest on his paw as he slowly worked his tongue around and over her folds.  He could already taste a dribble of her feminine juices as he swiped over the slit realizing how ready she was.   That made him truly happy inside, that she seemed eager for him but he wanted this to last.  Tavi worked his tongue over leaving her pussy behind and nosing further under her tail.  He swiped his tongue over her tail hole several times finding a new and unpleasant taste as he cleaned her but the fact that she gasped and twitched several time more than made up for any bad flavor.  He pulled back far enough to blow softly and was slapped several times against his face and head with the flat green tail.

Tavi jerked back with a half growl looking up to see her still laying down eyes closed, but lightly snickering at her idea.  He thought about pinning the tail with a paw and teaching her a lesson but he actually liked her little resistance.  He blew from farther away aiming at her folds and slowly moving forward watching as she wiggled then suddenly rolled onto her back again.  She moved trying to pull her hind legs and rear up more.  He suddenly understood and could not ignore her invitation to dig in. The Flareon reached forward with his paws pinning her tail but also forcing part of his fore arms and paws under her rear helping to steady her as he pressed his muzzle against her folds.  Tavi's first strong lick parted her lips dipping slightly inside before sliding back out.

“Yes Tavi.”  Her voice seemed loud to the previous panting and muffled noises they had made so far but it was not something that went unanswered.  He shoved inside probably more forcefully then he needed to.  Opening his mouth he pushed a little deeper using his lips to suckle around her while his tongue began dancing inside.  He worked every spot he could find from the deepest recess he could reach to the lips which were teased with lips, teeth, and tongue.  He even found the small bump that had grown in the shallow area just inside which caused her to yip as he ran his tongue in circles around it.

The male continued up and through her orgasm listened to her cry his name several times amid her bodies shaking as her juices flowed over his tongue and dribbled down his chin.  He finished cleaning up before crawling up on top half laying on her as she panted.  The Flareon did a quick check of the entrance glad they had yet to be disturbed like every time he had been with a female before.  He started licking her chest then her chin and lips as she raised her head to look at him.

“Are you ready to keep going?”  He asked shifting upright.

Leafeon reached up wrapping her fore paws partway around his neck and lifting her hind legs to squeeze his middle.  “What's stopping you?” was her reply.

Tavi took a moment watching her grin before he realized she was actually serious.  When he tried to look between their bodies she burst out laughing gripping him tighter as she continued to chuckle.  “I'm ready for you just take a step back and aim down.”  He suddenly felt she was right just one step back and a slight shift lower and their privates were rubbing together tantalizingly close to fitting together.  

She allowed him several tries with a little giggle and sometimes a slight moan each time he missed or slipped past.  He had just started taking a little offense to her laugh staring hard at her when she gave another little smile.  “Fair is Fair.”  

The next time though when he pushed forward she lifted her back end just a little higher gripping a little harder with her rear legs.  His tip poked against her folds and slipped inside just a little.  Trying to push forward though threatened to pop his tip back out. Tavi leaned his head next to her neck and pushed their chests together aiming down and he slipped deeper inside.  By the time their privates were nearly flush he was pressed against her and squatting down so he could fill her.

Tavi pushed up some before dropping back down moaning as she suddenly squeezed several different parts of his body hugging him tight.  He realized this was possible although it was going to be some work, still if this was what she wanted he was more than happy to put in the effort.  

They worked together Tavi lifting up and pushing down while she kept lifting her back end to meet each push.  He knew he wasn't going to last long even at this steady pace it was hard not to just shove as deep as possible and hump with little jerks buried inside her warmth.  The fact that she clenched hard on his member every half dozen thrusts and gripped his body so tight he had trouble pulling back was only making it harder for him to keep going.  He was left wondering if she wanted him to continue or stay hilted deep inside because when they moved she moaned and seem to beg for more while she would cry a loud 'Eeeeon' of pleasure, when she gripped him tight.

It wasn't indecision but shocks of pleasure that caused Leafeon to grab a hold each time she felt a surge of pleasure radiate through her body erupting with a scream.  She was slowly being overwhelmed feeling her body kept at such a high arousal for so long.  Even half remembered part of her spring season she had always reached a peak and came back down to a warm glow of pleasure, relaxing before starting over.  Tavi had kept her worked up for longer than anyone before and even though she had already orgasmed the small peaks of pleasure where wearing on her even as she wanted to beg for more.

“Don't stop.”  She tried saying only to have it break up in a shuddering moans unable to actually speak out.  “More!”  She finally articulated screaming out as she gripped him again.  

Tavi strove to work his legs faster banging his swollen knot against her folds.  There was not enough strength or force for him to push any further inside and with a sudden rush he felt his privates pull together starting an orgasm squirting semen down his length.  He pushed down hard trying to use his weight to grind his swollen flesh against her allowing his legs to relax and their connection to take more of his weight.  

Leafeon bit the inside of her lip as her jaws clicked closed and her eyes squeezed shut.  She felt the throb of his shaft along with the warm burst of wetness that was shot in and began sliding deeper.  She latched on with everything pulling as hard as she could as her muscles nearly locked while her orgasm blasted through her.  With millions of synapses firing and nerves exploding with electrical pulses the Leafeon hardly moved except her nostrils which flared into overtime drawing in and blasting out the air  as she stayed glued to his form.

As his body finally slowed its pulses tapering off in its seed injections Tavi tried to pull his legs back.  With in seconds he simply gave up, resting on her body.  He did turn his head enough to lick across her chest and armpit with an occasional swipe across her front leg.  The Flareon felt her chest rise as Leafeon suddenly drew in a huge breath panting out raising his body up and down with her efforts.  She let go allowing all four legs to drop as she spread out.  Her movements almost forced him out with the angle change as he tried to press harder against her seeking to keep receiving her warmth around his shaft.

Leafeon gave a weak struggle under him unsuccessful at shifting his weight.  With a light paw she tapped his head.  “Off.”  He was quick to look at her in concern at her word.  Tavi gave a little nod while rolling with her and even as he slide out he used his own paws around her shoulders her to pull her close. 

He half dozed as his knot shrank and his shaft retreated. Regaining full awareness the male started with long slow licks running up her chest, neck and chin rousing her from sleep.  She gave a little grunt before a long slow sigh hugging him as he licked.  

Tavi pulled his arms and paws back trying to shift himself up so he could look at her.  “Again?” He asked.

“Now?!!” she asked shocked.  “I don't think I can do that again right now.”

“Of course.”  He spoke at her tenderly,  “But I did promise you all morning and afternoon so when your ready.”  Ste stared at him smiling at the joke till she realized he was quite serious and ready to respond for as long as he could.

“I love you.”  His words sent a ripple of both fear and joy that ran through her entire body.  He was here for her, all for her, willing to do all he could to show his love.  

They did nothing but stare at each other which slowly stretched out as seconds and then minutes ticked by.  Leafeon watched his ear twitch and listened hard herself hearing a light crackle or crunch as paw steps came closer to the den stopping outside before several sniffs sounded.  He licked her muzzle a few times before struggling up and heading for the entrance.

Glaceon had backed away as he came out.  “Your welcome to come inside as long as you understand we aren't done yet.”

“I was just going to grab something to eat.”  Glaceon explained.

“Just let her rest or sleep.  I will be back in a few minutes.”  Tavi said stepping out into the cold day looking around at the few bits of snow that had gathered on some of the brush or had settled in the shadowed spots on the ground.  She hadn't repeated nor rejected his proclamation of love, all he hoped was that with a little time, she would find strong feelings for him that hopefully echoed his own.

His walk lasted about ten minutes and when he returned she was sitting up eating a dried berry off the small pile in front of her.  The male moved over snatching a berry and eating it.  Leafeon licked his muzzle when he looked at her before he  went back for another that was how the meal finished with her giving him a lick as he ate the last five berries one at a time.  As he licked his muzzle her tongue was there again and the two spent a moment cleaning each other before pulling apart.

“Now?”  Tavi asked.  Her response was to step away and turn lifting her tail high and off to one side staring over her body at him.  He had already stepped forward and muzzled her wet folds before he realized he would always have trouble refusing such an offer.  The Flareon went down as low as her knees cleaning up the mess that was leaking out actually enjoying their combined flavor believing that this was how they should taste, together.

She had slowly been pressing her rear backwards one again, getting worked up by that wiggling muscle which danced over her folds and occasionally wiggled inside.  Leafeon gave a little yip of excitement when he finally hopped up placing a paw on her rump.   She took a step back while he took one forward meeting in the middle with Tavi leaning over her backside and hooking his arms around her middle.

A few simple pokes and he found her wet mound two more and he slid inside feeling her walls clutch him as he entered.  To Leafeon this was nothing like when she had been with another male or any time before.  She pushed back with his next thrust and felt him slide home filling her tunnel.  The pause with the gentle licks on her shoulder only helped to enforce the fact this was more like heaven than any place she had been before.  Even now that he was properly mating her she could tell Tavi was trying to show how much he cared.  He started slowly gliding in and out of her and the female began to feel great waves of pleasure that rapidly built as he mated her, no this wasn't even like the need to breed in the spring but something far more.

It seemed there was also a small separate part of her mind that was now free and active allowed her to think about all the things he had offered her so far without truly asking for anything.  When she had made her offer the previous year it was in the hope that he would help with the Eevees and protect her and the cubs.  She had also wanted his company, a companion and a male, certainly a chance for a mate but was not expecting one that would devote his life to her.  Leafeon had been surprised and worried by the strength of his convictions when he had returned.  That she already was not a companion or mate but a life mate wanting no other.  She had felt more than a little undeserving having a male return and ready to start the rest of his life when she had never even consider the concept beyond the fact that he might return and that thought had dwindled as the year progressed.

Her body yanked her attention back causing a yip as his knot strained her lips before he pulled back.  His next push had way less energy as she tried to push back which accomplished nothing.  “Are you... ready?”  He called between thrusts.  Her answer was to lower her front end spreading her hind legs farther apart.  Tavi increased not only his power but speed as well beginning to slap his hips to her rear forcing her folds to spread against his knot.  Leafeon steadied her body with her front legs before pushing against the ground forcing her rear into his humps.  The Flareon only gently nipper her scruff pulling harder with his legs driving his knot home with several sharp humps that pressed it forward till it popped inside.

Leafeon cried out feeling him enter and lodge into place, tip pressing her cervix and his knot growing and filling her tunnel full while pressing against all the good spots inside driving her to and explosive scream as she came to his jerking motions that played the full measure of her tunnel as his shaft thickened to its fullest throbbing hard.

Tavi barked twice with two final jerks that started his release.  With a howl that echoed not just in the den but out into the small clearing he unloaded pulse after pulse of seed inside his female.  She was his now he was convinced of that as he kept firing away inside feeling as his cock was massaged and pulled as Leafeon continued through her own release.  

As the strongest pulses subsided he felt a weakening in his legs easing his weight against her back allowing her to support him.  After a few seconds he could feel her shake straining to stand.  Rather than try the conventional method Tavi gripped her middle hard and shifted his weight toppling both of them onto their sides feeling her suddenly squeeze painfully on his sensitive shaft but also causing him to hump in response.

A few minutes later when he was licking the back of her neck she had enough breath to speak.  “You could have just gotten off.”

“Never!  I want you in my arms to hold, I want you to be mine.”  He told her with more forceful possessiveness than he  planed.

She leaned back when he began using his tongue again feeling full inside as he continued to inject small portions of his essence inside while keeping it lockup with his shaft.  “I accept.”  Her words stalled his motions and even though she couldn't see him she could still feel his feeling of surprise, yearning, and hope!  “I don't need to wait until spring Tavi.”  She almost squealed in pain at his sudden forceful movements yanking on their connection as he strained to pull himself to her muzzle and bath her head in an attack of licks unable to think beyond her words and his need to thank her somehow. 

That evening when the two were finally up and able to speak with Glaceon, he simply told them that he would stay at the sheltered hollow further down the trunk.  He squashed his mothers first protest, “I need somewhere to sleep and stay but here is still where the food is.  I'm not leaving just sleeping somewhere else.”  After a few moments she reluctantly agreed and Tavi told them both that even if things change it just means more opportunities for them all.  He offered true training lessons to the Glaceon over the winter and anything else the young male might wanted out of him.  When Glaceon left Tavi pulled Leafeon close and hugged her knowing that she would be worried about losing the last of her cubs.

“Never forget.  I traveled a long long way to find my home and family and someday I want to take you there.  But I don't think Glaceon is going to go so far, I think he will find someone close and your son will be here to see our cubs grow.  Also I have been to Lightbar gym before I'm sure I can find it again if you really want when the cubs are strong enough we can take them to meet Umbreon and then take them to meet my family.”  Tavi told her.

She couldn't help hugging him tighter seeing the possibilities he offered her.  He would do anything she asked and all he wanted was to be at her side.  Leafeon rubbed away the few tears against his fur and leaned over to give him several licks on the muzzle.  “Let's just get through winter first we have plenty of time after that.”

Pokemon Domestic to Feral

Epilogue

Tavi carefully checked the road ahead of him, from here on out they would have to walk closer to it instead of several feet back mainly because of the terrain and the fact he couldn't keep his cubs as close as he liked further from the road.  It was getting to hard to sneak around the randomly placed houses and walking far enough away to stay together was going to take to much time, he was aiming to get to the city before the afternoon.  He figured there was three, maybe four hours, before they would reach the city proper to get to the sidewalks which he knew would be safer.   “Alright everyone follow me and stay on the dirt.  Duck if you see a car or a human, and cubs, you will stay next to your mom or uncle!”  He admonished the two Eevee who crept out behind him, the pair followed by a Glaceon and a Leafeon.

“Your sure about this?”  The ice Pokemon asked staring up and down the road.

“We have been through this.  You promised to help so you could see your sister, so let's just get this over with.”  Leafeon told her son.

“Don't worry Scabs I'll get you back home safe to Ivysaur.”  The two had made an odd couple to Tavi but he knew the past few months had been full of close contact and obviously private moments.  It was no doubt the coupling was becoming serious.

“Uncle Scar why does Dad always call you Scabs?”  One of the young cubs asked the Glaceon.

“Because your father is a big meany.”  He answered.  “And he knows my name is better than his.”

“Scar that's enough pay attention.”  Leafeon ordered her son before giving a slight glare to her mate.  Tavi ducked his head and trotted down the road keeping his ears swiveling constantly for anything that might be ahead or behind.

The Flareon had taken several short trips the previous year leaving his mate and their eggs alone for several days and once even a week getting home just in time to watch his sons hatch.  He had marveled at how the young had hatched, grown, and started growing up.  Even now nearly a year later in mid summer he was still left stunned at the fact that they were his cubs.  He still felt a swell of pride when he glanced back watching both of them keeping a careful step behind him with their mother and uncle bringing up the rear.

His exploits had found two small towns near their forest one he could even reach if he left at dawn and traveled to dusk.  Tavi had spent a day or two each time carefully watching the Pokemon center and trainers.  He knew it had been a stroke of pure luck when two trainers started arguing a few feet beyond the bushes he was hiding in.  The humans were discussing which route they should take when they left the next day.   The luck part was the fact they were arguing over whether to head to Lightbar gym which was closer or skip the difficult badge and take the train heading to Marilla and Shallor gym where they knew they could beat its leader.

The two trainers discussed the fact until Nurse Joy exited the center to inform them that the trains were not stopping in Marilla because of an accident on the tracks.  They were to be closed until several sections of tracks were replaced so they would have to head north to Denurt if they wanted to take the train.  Realizing it would take extra days to travel the boys decided to head to Lightbar which was closer, even if the battle would be far more difficult.   The Flareon had spent an entire sleepless night hiding and waiting for the boys to leave in the morning.  When he followed them out of town he stayed with them for well over an hour making sure he knew the direction they were traveling before heading home.  He made a much longer journey late in the winter, when he knew his family was safe, coming back with a route to the  gym that included a path that navigated through the town.

That was what brought them here, Lightbar gym and its leader Ledge.  Although Tavi had gotten over most of his anxiety over this past experience he was still left cold shiver whenever he thought about the human.  Leafeon had been stunned and excited when he told her how he could take her to see her daughter but it took four months till the end of spring before he finally convinced her of his plans which would involve taking the cubs as well.  In truth it was only because the fact that the Glaceon was coming as well that his mate finally agreed.  She felt confident enough in keeping one Eevee safe while her son would keep an eye on the second one, leaving Tavi the task of  keeping them all out of real danger.

At first they were easily able to hear the few cars well before they passed and had plenty of time to scramble into a ditch or hide in the bushes of a front yard.  They did pass two yards with houses very close to the road and Tavi had them rush down the side of the street to keep from being seen.  So far things had gone rather nicely in the Flareon's mind, even the large front yard with the three Glameows perched on the fence and one more in a tree went with out incident as they just watched the family walk past. 

With in the hour the road widened leaving much less cover at the roadside.  While this made more room to walk it meant that the houses were closer, each with in easy visual distance of the other.  This was also when the cubs saw their first human.  “Keep walking right behind me and try not to look across the street.”  He told the boys, realizing they were going to do just the opposite.  “Don't fall behind!”  He said in a gruff bark when he hear a stumble of paw steps behind him.  His bark had drawn the full attention of the female who was across the street at the side of the road looking inside a small box on a post.  Tavi knew she was watching them even after they passed, well before Glaceon confirmed it.

“She taking several steps after us.”  Scar spoke.

“Don't look back and keep moving.  You need to look and act like your supposed to be doing this.  I know we are going to attract attention but I don't think she is going to follow us very far.”  It turned out he was right she had moved out to the center of the road to watch them but when the road dipped some blocking their line of sight she was gone when he looked back.  

The first car that they weren't able to hid from was the first real problem it had slowed down creeping up behind them.  Before Tavi could consider what to do a horn blared causing chaos to the family.  The Flareon had turned and snatched his cub who stood wide eyed, fur fluffed, and frozen in terror while  Glaceon had spun and attacked letting out an Ice Beam that froze half the windshield and part of the side. That left Leafeon who had at first been also to scared to move was quickly bolting after her son who had run into and was making his way across the street.  

Luckily both mother and kit made it across the street before Scar had decided on using tackle as well hitting the side of the car hard rocking it which causing the occupant inside to panic and peel out tearing down the road. The Flareon was more than a little upset, allowing his worry and anger to show, as he shouted at his son in law cursing him as a fool for attacking the vehicle while the ice Pokemon barked back that he had driven the thing off which was better then doing nothing.  Tavi took a deep breath still glaring at Scar trying to figure out whether to use words or actions when a small whimper brought both of them up short.

It took him only a few minutes to find some shelter for his family but nearly half an hour before he had calmed them enough to continue.  It was decided for every car now the adults would pick up the cubs until it had passed and if there was any problems Tavi would give directions on what to do.  It seemed to work, although Leafeon was snatching up her cub at odd times and was fully off the road when ever a vehicle passed slowing them down some because it took several minutes to start her moving again.  The Flareon was slightly irritated with their progress now figuring that it might take an extra hour or even two to reach the town but his harsh words vanished when he saw the deep worry in his mates eyes.

“Just trust me.”  He told her several times getting a nod and a small look of relief each time he spoke those words to her.

Thankfully they did get a good deal further before they ran across more trouble. The road now had curbs giving the family more confidence, but as they trotted along several humans had taken to following them on both sides of the street.  Tavi knew he needed to act soon, he just had to find the right place to show them who he was.  There was no question in the Flareon's mind that the humans would recognize who he was if he just showed his power, and he was willing to bet that would keep his family safe until they reached the city.  After all there were different rules which applied once you walked on a sidewalk that much he knew, rules he hoped would keep them safe enough to reach Lightbar Gym.  It was either that or flame everything that approached until the rangers showed which would cause more problems than he wanted to deal with.  Tavi thought that if he could just let the humans know who he was they would surely back off enough to let him get to the gym.

He got his chance when they came upon the next corner.  There seemed to be several cars waiting along the side road and humans that were standing near them watching the Pokemon as they slowly walked across the side street.  “Quick everyone over here.”  Tavi told them slipping through a broken part of a cyclone fence that closed off the corner lot.  There was a large red brick building which looked abandoned and he could see a large area was also fenced off making this a good location for what he planned.  The ground was dirt and rock with the occasional weed and several bits of glass and trash but the center was mostly clear, swept clean by wind that had pushed the debris against the fence.

After having Leafeon and the cubs wait against the building he had Scar follow.  “Just follow behind me and put out any fire.”  Tavi said as he worked his way across the center of the lot using a low powered Flame thrower to burn up the weeds and bits of rubbish blackening the ground as the ice Pokemon followed behind with an occasional chilled breath which put out any extra embers.

Ready the Flareon had the other male build an ice wall to hind behind ordering the rest of his family to move behind it before he moved out to the center of the lot.  There were several dozen humans who were waiting outside the fence and even two that looked like they were about ready to try and squeeze through the gap the Pokemon had slipped through.

There was no need for his max power, Tavi simply gathered the energies around him allowing the air to heat up as his internal fires warmed his body and the air around him.  He found it easy now to tap into his power ever since he had fought Mightyena's pack or maybe it was since Leafeon accepted him.  Either way simply thinking of her or his cubs and his levels soared as high as he needed them to be.  

“FLAARREE!”  Tavi shouted out, erupting with a flame that twisted.  In a few seconds the Fire spin was gaining height and rivaling the top of the building behind him.  It was not as big as some of the ones he had created before but definitely large enough to start drawing in the air flow around him as he closed his mouth and backed away quickly slipping behind the ice wall to take a few breaths.

“It this necessary?”  Scar screamed out making sure he could be herd.  Tavi could only smile at the shivers the Glaceon had and the open eyed awed look from his sons.

“Yes!  I need the rangers for later.”  He shouted back before rushing back to the attack that was winding down.  Tavi leapt as high as he could entering his own attack as it began to slow down pointing his head down to the core and firing off a full powered Fire Blast.  The energies exploded outwards sending waves of heat and flames towards the fence making the humans scream and cower.  When they looked back up wondering what might be next all could see the undersized Flareon standing midst the heat waves where it howled out loud as if in challenge.  

He watched as several humans backed off and noticed others who's hands had devices out that emitted short flashes of light while the ones that had stepped back seem to have them at their heads and talking rapidly.  Yes, they knew who he was now and that meant he could act.  The male quickly gathered his family moving back to the opening in the fence.  This time he held in his heat a little building up the temperature telling his family to hold back a few feet Tavi opened his mouth allowing a wave of heat to slap those that were standing near the fence as he squeezed through he let the heat radiate past his body making several people stumble backwards into the street for fear of being burned and made the more curious back away simply out of discomfort.

As he walked forward like a portable radiator, and as people began making he called his family having them walk in a line behind him making sure it was Eevee, Leafeon, Eevee, and Glaceon.  He set a quick pace as the humans moved onto the street to let him pass and he kept the pace up glancing back several times a minute to check just how many people were still following.  He could figure that the foremost three who kept up at a jog several feet behind were trainers but as long as they kept their Pokemon to themselves he could handle that.  The one thing he was unsure of was the line of cars that now kept pace on the street a few feet away.  He could tell his mate was extremely nervous but for the cubs it was all excitement and wonder by everything that was happening often barking and squeaking as the moved.  

He breathed a small sigh of relief seeing the next corner ahead and the fact it had a crosswalk and a sidewalk that started on the opposite side.  He kept pace until they had passed onto the concrete and down what were now yards and houses that started from the corner.  The fourth house down had a Grotle lounging in a perfectly trimmed gleaming green lawn.  “Hello.  Mind if we stop here for just a moment.” Tavi asked.

“Stay of the Grass.”  It grumped quickly standing and facing them.

“No worries well stay here, we only need a moment to rest.”  Tavi spoke.  The moment though seemed like it wouldn't happen as soon as he allowed his cubs to sit and rest for a moment people were jumping out of cars and surrounding them.  He had to try and quickly calm Leafeon who had grabbed an Eevee by the scruff looking ready to bolt while at the same time he was trying to stop Scar from growling and making sure he wouldn't attack.  “Just stay calm.” He spoke suddenly feeling a sense of relief hearing a siren of in the distance with a squeal of tires as it rapidly approached.

Tavi barked loudly a few times forcing Leafeon and Glaceon to sit down with the cubs between them while he waited puffing heat at any who chose to come close.  Grotle had watched the exchange until several humans had wandered off the sidewalk and onto his grass yard.  With a small roar the grass Pokemon launched several razor leafs causing the humans to back off while it stomped about its area huffing.

Officer Jenny arrived in seconds afterwards jumping out of her car and shouting at everyone to stand back.  Tavi waited until he saw the officer in front of them before calling his family up and barking at the people who were in his way on the sidewalk.  They made slow progress forward even though Officer Jenny was ordering them to halt.  Tavi barked once and shot out a flame over a car making several people duck before he dashed out into the street running towards the squad car and the door she had left open aiming his head inside the open vehicle and growling with meaning.

“EVERYONE STAND BACK!!”  Jenny shouted jumping in front of the car waving the other humans away.  The Flareon smirked walking back to his family and got them moving once again, humans were always worried about their things.  By the time they had walked another dozen block and were into the city proper it had become more like a parade with several police vehicles following as the family walked down the sidewalk.  There was a long line of humans following on both sides of the street, kept back a good ten yards by officers who also tried to keep the side walks ahead clear as well.

When Tavi changed directions and crossed the street heading down the main boulevard he stuck to the middle of the street trotting forward to get to his destination just a few more blocks away.  Sirens started blaring behind them for nearly a minute before stopping but the noise caused the Eevees to wail and everyone to hunch down from the noise.  He decided a quick bolt was the best plan now picking up the pace while keeping an eye back for his family as they charged down the road heading towards the Gym he had scouted out previously.

They kept racing forward following Tavi as he lept up the half dozen stairs leading to the Lightbar Gym in two bounds, turning he watched his cubs and mate work their way up while Glaceon turned watched behind them as people ran down the sidewalks trying to catch up.  Once everyone was at the top he led them off the main path to one side.

Lightbar Gym had one of the largest training areas with both inside and outside facilities and multiple arenas as well.  The outdoor training area and small agility course off to one side of the main walkway and a full arena on the other side.  Tavi had chose the arena side leading everyone to stand inside the trainers box to keep them safe while he took the field waiting to see if he could entice those from inside the gym to come out.

It quickly turned into a near festival like scene with people quickly gathering around the arena side eager to see some sort of match, calling to each other and looking for spaces to stand or sit.  In no time at all Tavi had his first challenger who wanted to battle with the flame Pokemon.  Tavi on the other hand stepped away and allowed Glaceon forward when the trainer tossed out a Wartortle.   Before the trainer could even complain his Pokemon was under a hail of attacks that left the water Pokemon  unconscious after just a minute.  

Tavi used agility when the trainer tried to toss out another poke ball crossing the space in a flash to send the ball spinning out of the arena before he stepped menacing forward towards the trainer until he left the box.  By this time several officers had moved in trying to force the crowds back telling that it was for their own safety.  

“It's fine officers we can handle this.”  A well dressed female stepped forward.  “So we have three eons and two Eevee cubs.   Johnathan grab some poke balls we can have this sorted out in just a moment.” 

“Yes Sarah right away.”  One of the three males standing behind the female quickly backed away and darted inside the gym.

Tavi snorted out and made sure his family was back with in the trainers box before moving to his side of the field.  This time there would be no holding back.  He could already feel the energies swirl around his body as he prepared himself.  Scar quickly blasted a small ice wall for Leafeon and the cubs to hide behind then placed his body on the other side of them using himself as a possible shield from any other attack.  The Flareon kept his mouth closed the fire inside compressed in on itself building in intensity as he aimed himself at the far side of the arena.  

The release was a blast of both heat and air as the Flareon opened is mouth pouring out flames that wove together with air.  There were more than a few screams as humans scrambled away and pushed each other out of the way to get away from the heat wave.  It wasn't just the intensity that Tavi was now able to tap into but power as well.  With in a few seconds more than half of the opposing field was covered in a base for his fire spin that was tripling in height to its base.  Likely several of the officers would end up looking slightly sunburn as they too stumbled away as he completed his attack already allowing the power to die down since there was no need to sustain it.

Tavi jumped over the already melting ice block landing on Leafeon with a chuckle.  “Think they dare mess with the guardian now?”

“Get off.”  She told him butting his chin with her head.

“Alright everyone quickly follow me.  Scar a quick ice shard so we can stand in the middle.”  Tavi muzzled the cubs forward as the Glaceon leapt up onto the lump of ice left and blew a quick cool path for them to the middle of the arena.  By the time the heat and flames dissipated and the humans were looking back all five who were sitting at the arenas center, cubs in the middle and the three eons watching outwards.

It seemed that Sarah and her backup had vanished as people slowly stood up and many moving back.  Several people were even making exits over the short wall going back to the street but for the most part people were standing further away waiting to see what might happen next.

“Lady GO!”  The call had a black shape charging out landing on the arena and skidding to a halt.  Even as Tavi moved slid around to protect his family Leafeon had charged forward with a gleeful cry.  She was barely able to dodge out of the way as an Iron Tail was aimed at the arena floor in front of her cracking the hard surface.

“Hello Umbreon.”  Tavi spoke in place of Leafeon who laid on her side to stunned from the attack that had been aimed at her to move.  “Would you like to meet your brother, niece, and nephew?”  He asked stepping to the side so she could see them all.

“What are you doing here?”  She demanded.

“EVERYONE STOP NOW!”  A human shouted.  “The rangers will handle this.”  Tavi almost laughed as the human started forward holding his Capture stylus out as he echoed Umbreon's question.  “Tavi that is you.  What are you doing here?”  The human demanded.  The Flareon did nothing but flick his tail a few times in response and sat down.

“So do I get the same treatment Sis?”  Scar asked slowly walking forward to the Umbreon.  He continued forward slowly, leaning in when he got close trying to touch her muzzle.  She stayed still until he actually brushed her before she jumped backwards looking back towards the gym leader.

“I don't know about that.  After all he is on my gym's grounds and that would make it my responsibility to take care of.”  Richard spoke addressing the ranger.  “Besides I know my sister would be quite upset if I allowed him to come to any harm although they are causing quite a scene.  Lady please escort them inside and we can figure this out there.”

“Come on follow me.”   Umbreon spoke crisply heading back to the main doors which now stood open.  

“Don't worry.”  Tavi whispered quietly to Leafeon as he helped her get up.  “CUBS  this way.” He called out to the Eevees as he followed behind Scar and his sister.

Inside the Umbreon lead them down the first hallway turning a corner and waiting for them at a door.  “Why did you come here!?  I am just fine.”  She spoke quietly but make it feel like there was nothing but steel in those words

“Fine?  You almost knocked me flat!”  Leafeon nearly shouted out at her daughter more than a little upset.

“Exactly!!”  Flareon said nudging his mate back.  “She is more than strong enough to defend herself, her trainer, and this gym.  That is what she wanted.”  He turned back to Umbreon.  “And you should know your mother came all this way just for you.  I know you haven't forgotten all the things your family has been through or...”  He let his words trail off as the bre had passed him by and rubbed her side against the Leafeon.

“Sorry.  I have to follow orders and we were told you might be attacking.  I wouldn't have hurt you.”  She told her mother.  “BUT I would stop Tavi if I had too.”  She spoke giving the male a hard stare.

“Well grown up now haven't we?”  Tavi spoke with a light laugh.

“Indeed!”  Umbreon spoke standing on her hind paws walking back past Tavi and reaching up to a panel on the wall tapping out a sequence of numbers on a key pad.  “Come inside and head to the right.”

The door whooshed open as the family watched in amazement.  Tavi walking through first followed by the tentative pups who slowly moved into the new hallway.  “There is nothing to worry about.”  Umbreon spoke going back to her paws and giving a nod with her head to get her brother and mother to follow.

The Flareon lead the way through the archway on the right into a wide room which had several poke mats and pillows on one side with what looked like a few different kinds of poke chow dispensers on the other side with bowls.  Towards the back the was a couch and cabinets along with a small table and a television attached to the wall.  The cubs went right to pouncing and playing among the mats and pillows while Umbreon showed her brother and mother how to make the containers dispense food which quickly brought the cubs scrambling across the floor.  

The Flareon moved further into the room laying down near the couch on the last mat.  He watched as the cubs played among the food making a mess but before Leafeon could scold them Umbreon stopped her.  “Let them have a little fun.”  Leafeon did stop them long enough to do proper introductions for her children before allowing them back to flicking pellets at each other as they tried to catch them in their mouths.

With in an hour or so both cubs had curled up and Leafeon, Glaceon, and Umbreon were laying together not far from Tavi who had stayed fairly quiet the entire meeting allowing the family to catch up and learn more about what had gone on while they had been apart.  The Flareon only really offered comments to help the others understand something that Umbreon was trying to explain.   Several times there had been humans who stopped at the archway looking in on them before moving on.

Suddenly Umbreon scrambled up standing on her hind legs and walking slowly towards the hall.  Tavi could pick up the argument that had suddenly grown louder as several people foot falls were suddenly heard.  “You still should have known better!  I can't say that you actions today inspire much confidence if you plan on taking over.”  The voice was followed by Richard who stopped in the archway along with four others whom stopped behind him.  “And you sure as heck should have known not to try and antagonize any small Flareon until you were sure who it was.”

Umbreon gave a little huff with a slight growl before she looked back to the sleeping cubs.  “Follow me.”  She spoke to her family before walking past the group with another little huff still walking on her hind paws down the hall.  Tavi couldn't help wondering what was going on as the gym leader and the rest followed her down the hall and into a different room.  The Flareon followed but rather than enter the new room which looked to be a conference room with one large table and several chairs he sat in the hall were he could still keep an eye on the entrance to the room where his cubs were.

“Tavi you don't have to worry here.”  Richard spoke softly pulling several chairs out one which Umbreon hopped into but both Leafeon and Glaceon sat down on the floor.  “Let me first say I understand why you might have wanted to come here but it would have been far better if you had brought everyone here in the early morning.”  The Flareon gave a little snort with a head shake.  Even with the crowds and the possible dangers he felt they were probably much safer with the crowds than possibly meeting just one or two humans who would surely try and capture his cubs.  Besides he was hoping the Rangers would show up or at least be close by in case something really did happen and he was wondering why they weren't here now, surely they weren't going to just allow him to walk back out of town.

“I will let you spend the night here and have an escort for you tomorrow to take you out of town is that fine?”  Tavi nodded to Richard's question still refusing to enter the room realizing his question was answered he turned to the bre.  “Lady do you think there is anything you need, anything they need?”

The Umbreon stood putting two paws on the table staying still for a moment before shaking her head giving a little huff for an answer.  “Father I still don't understand why you treat her like you do.  She is not a human, she's nothing more than a Pokemon.”

Richard seem to hold in most of his sigh as he stared across the table at his daughter and her two closest followers.  Even being able to win several regional champion matches and collect scores of other gym badges she still didn't fully understand the depth of the bond between a trainer and Pokemon or how far it could go, nor did his daughter truly understand the strength of the family bond or even friendship that so many Pokemon seemed to share.  “I treat her exactly as she deserves just as I treat you.”

“EXACTLY!”  The young woman cut in.  “Her own personal pass code, making everyone step aside for her, allowing her to prance around or Walk on her hind legs.  It's like your trying to make her into a human.”

“Clare I Never taught her to walk on her hind legs and she has earned EVERYTHING I have given her.  It's not the battles she wins nor the tricks she does that make her the Lady of this gym, it is what and who she is.  You know that at times there is more to a battle than just types, moves, and tactics I taught you that long ago.”  It seemed to be an old lecture, one which the young woman barely paid attention to staring more at the Flareon in the hallway.

“So if he can't be caught, and you won't let me catch the others, what's wrong with having a little battle?”  Clare suddenly challenged.

“Because I don't need my gym destroyed.  I know you won't give up without going full out and I'm fairly sure Tavi would answer in kind.  In the end it would be your Pokemon and my gym that would suffer.” 

Again paying little attention to her father she concentrated on the Flareon.  “They can take it and I think it's about time someone proved that he can be beat.”

“BREON!”  With a bark the black form leapt across the table landing in between the two.  With a growl and another bark she stood firm giving a quick glance back to her trainer.

“Well it seems you have a challenger, though not the one you wanted.”  Richard spoke almost amused.

“I don't need to battle you dad, or did you forget I beat you as well.”  She replied.

“Oh I didn't say I was challenging you.  You seem to want to fight with Tavi who doesn't have a trainer I don't see why you can't take Lady's challenge if I don't give her orders.  This way I know I won't have to do any serious remodeling when your done.”  He told his daughter.

The match was held inside, Leafeon insisting on staying with the cubs while Tavi and Scar went out to watch the match.  The Umbreon entered the ring upright growling lightly before she stepped out of the trainers box and dropped to all fours.  “Well I can't say this will be much of a challenge.”  Clare spoke out mockingly.  

“You never did understand the true nature of a Pokemon my daughter and until you do, you will never become a true leader of this gym.   Lady, Train her well.”

“BRE!”

“Fine!  Cacturn GO!”  The female called out releasing her first choice.  “Poison Sting.”  The Umbreon easily dodged waiting cautiously.  “Again!”  Clare called.  This time the black form dodged responding with quick attack closing the distance but doing little damage.

“Feint.”  Lady danced back but wasn't fast enough to dodge again when the trainer called for poison sting a third time.  “Ha, now you see.  She's going to be defeated just like all the others.  Return!”  Clare was nearly gloating already knowing that the poison would slowly do damage.

Perhaps she wasn't expecting Pursuit or maybe she was, the damage to Scyther was significant as it came out of it's ball but didn't stop the female's orders.  “Quick Double Team.”  Clare called glad that when the Umbreon charged with Tackle the attack ended up smearing a shadow.   “Now Wing Attack.”  There wasn't much Lady could do as the other Pokemon moved up beyond her reach suddenly dive bombing her from above, a move she was only able to partially dodge.  

She did counter with Assurance as soon as the opening came causing more damage and this time striking a hard blow.  “Scyther use Razor Wind.”  With the command the Umbreon began to glow slightly body healing as she used Moonlight on herself and prepared for the second half of the others attack.  She dug her claws into the arena floor as the wind roared past pushing her back nearly into the trainers box as it ripped against her body.  Not missing her chance she countered with Iron Tail landing a heavy blow and sending the Scyther to one knee.

“Return!”  Clare called again,  “And now to finish this off,  Heracross take her out.”

Tavi had carefully watched the fight impressed with the growth Lady had achieved since the time she left.  He was glad his mate wasn't here to see this and he kept giving small warnings to Scar to keep him in place reminding him that she would be more than upset if he tried to interfere.  There was still a sense he had that she was holding back, not going full force and he just wasn't quite sure why yet.

Lady squared off against the bug Pokemon knowing that this wasn't a good match up for her but that wasn't going to make her back off.  “Horn Attack.”  The blow caught a glancing shot but enough to send her to the stone floor.  “Quick Fury Attack.”  This time she was was quicker dodging all but one blow before attacking with Pursuit.   The battle was moving quickly now and Lady was starting to feel the wear as she again barely dodge Take Down getting another glancing blow that caused her to stumble and fall flat out.

“HA!  Heracross Mega Horn!!”

Lady had barely gained her feet as the other barreled towards her horn down and glowing.  There was no way she was going down though this fight, no matter what her trainers daughter thought, this was not over.  The blow connected sending the black form up into the air flipping over several times before it came crashing back down to the stone floor.  “And that Dad, is how it's done.  She doesn't need to walk on two legs or open doors, you might as well have her wear a little maids outfit and carry a feather duster.”   

On the sidelines Tavi had a firm grip on Scar's ear biting down hard enough to keep the growling Glaceon from charging the ring.  Richard shook his head at his daughter, she watched as he slowly pointing back towards the arena.  It might have been a surprise to most to see the Umbreon slowly standing back up having used Endure to survive the attack but the low growl grew in volume as the Heracross stepped forward ready for more of its trainer's commands.  It wouldn't get the chance though, Lady opened her mouth and released a Hyper Beam with as much power as she could connecting with the dead center of the bug Pokemon sending it flying backwards toppling over onto it's back.

“Stay here.”  Tavi ordered stepping up from his seat and walking onto the arena as the drained Umbreon was forced to sit down.   He had a small smile for the black eon as he sat next to her side,  “Never give up, that was an excellent effort.”

“It's not over.”  Lady panted back,  “Get out of the ring.”

In mirror to her statement Clare called out a foul for the Flareon entering the ring and disrupting the battle as she recalled her Heracross.   “Clare... You already lost whether you know it or not.  Three Pokemon you used and you still couldn't stop her.  And you think she has no rights to be called the Lady of this gym.”  The Pokemon in question had gotten back to her feet stepping forward to stand within the center of the arena.

“BRREEEOOOOONN!!!”  Her cry echoed throughout the building and in seconds a Seviper came slithering forward racing to the call.  A Mankey, Azurill, Sunflora, dozens of Pokemon were charging forward collecting next to and behind the Umbreon, even Scar raced forward to push his way to his sister's side.  

Tavi though stepped pase the growing group out onto the opposing side of the arena standing between the group and Clare.  “Eee eon.”  He stated loud enough to stop all the other Pokemon's calls and cries.  

“The thing you don't understand my daughter is the simple fact you would have to kill Lady to stop her.  Her whole heart is devoted to this gym and everyone in it.  It shows by the Pokemon who stand at her side and would willingly fight at her command.  She is the Lady of this gym because she EARNED IT!  And if you ever wish to replace me as the leader here you will need to do the same, Earn It!”

Tavi could tell the female was upset by her father's words hands clenched in anger and he stoked his internal fires while compressing the heat keeping it bottled inside.  Clare glared back across the arena at all the Pokemon clearly upset with how things were going, finally she settled back on the Flareon.  “I still could have beat you.”  She stated firmly.

It was a second later that the Tavi let loose, not aimed at any one target though.  The Flareon lifted his head up and exploded in heat as a white flame thrower erupted towards the ceiling.  The Pokemon on the arena floor all cried out in worry ducking away from the heat and cowering backwards as Scar tried to blow out a blast of ice for a barrier to the majority of the searing air.  Clare herself had to duck and roll away on the ground dropping the one foot off the arena onto the soft sandy floor.

It was over as fast as it began Tavi taking his steps slowly towards where the female had gone looking down at her and snorting in her face when she finally looked up.  “Clare you should know by now which fights to run from and that is one that I would run from myself, he won't hold anything back nor let anything stop him.  Lady, come on.”  Scar quickly trotted after his sister before Tavi hopped off after the group leaving the trainer to dust herself off after she stood back up watching as the arena slowly emptied of Pokemon.

The afternoon turned to evening with Umbreon taking a nap with the kits until they woke back up.  Neither male spoke about the fight to Leafeon knowing she would only be upset, it was enough for her when she was told her daughter won.  Tavi and Lady went outside together and spoke a great deal on how things had gone, how she had been trained, and she told him she really appreciated the fact he helped her find a good trainer.  “It hasn't been easy, but I know I've made him proud.”  She stated. 

“Compared to what I went through it was likely easy, but your path was the right way.  He obviously values you and all that you do.”  Tavi stopped giving a little shudder.  “Daniel was...  Well let's just say after he lost to Ledge and I got out of the Pokemon center I went right back in from his punishment.”

“He beat you?”  Tavi shook his head in answer.  “No although he did kick me a lot, no he had the other Pokemon attack me... basically he figures its training as well as a punishment for losing.  Just promise me something.  If you ever see a Pokemon being abused or an abusive trainer try to tell Richard.  I'm sure he'd understand what you are trying to tell him, he seems to know you well.”

The two continued talking until they were interrupted by an Aipom who shouted out that he had found them.  Moments later Mary showed up and Handy ran up onto her shoulder.  “Well...  I guess it's good to see you Tavi, I had to drive a rather long way to get her but I've been ordered to take you and your family back home tomorrow morning.”  She was rather surprised when the Flareon growled at her advancing while opening its mouth letting out a wave of heat towards her.  After she took several steps back and asked what was wrong he stopped staring at the ranger pair until he crouched down.  “Veee....  Eeveeee.”   

She watched for a moment and when he made the cry again her answer was,  “You've got to be kidding.”

That was how it went though, she had to get approval to move the family over to Skyback mountain using a pickup truck with a large padded cage.  It wasn't very easy to get Leafeon or the cubs into the cage and Scar had refused outright.  It was decided that he could head home with a simple escort out of the city even though Leafeon was adamant about him continuing on to help protect the cubs.  Tavi assured her that they were already going to a protected area and if needed they could spend a while there until the cubs grew older or they would wait for another ranger patrol to show up to take them back home, though unhappy, she reluctantly agreed.

Even though they had left in the early morning before it was truly light, it still took most of the day and was already dusk when the pickup rocked to a stop on one of the higher dirt trails of the mountain.  The cubs who had been cooped up all day quickly raced around forcing one of each of their parents to bolt off after them and pull them back together before Tavi could take control and get them going.

Thankfully though it wasn't more than an hours walk before his feet took him down old familiar paths to his den as darkness settled in.  The Flareon called out a few times but got no response before creeping inside.  In the darkness he could feel the familiarity but also a sense of vacancy, it seemed his brother wasn't here and hadn't been for a while.  That didn't mean much in his mind, after all his brother could have gone back to his family's old den or even moved to an entirely new spot.  Calling for his mate and cubs he moved them in and got them settled in for the night but it took a long time for anyone to fall asleep with the restless cubs who had been trapped all day.

The morning started with him quickly collecting a breakfast for everyone.  He saw a few Pokemon in the dawn light but none seemed to recognize him and he didn't bother trying to find out where his brother was yet.  With his family fed Tavi led them to the paths that took them back to his father's den finding that it also was abandoned.  He allowed his cubs to play in the area outside the den while his mate inspected inside.  “Do you like it here?”  The smile she gave said more than enough as they watched their sons pounce and roll on the ground before they broke apart chasing after one another.

“Will we stay here?” She asked.  

“Of course.”  He quickly answered.  “No one seems to be using it and the last one to use it was my family so we shouldn't have any problem at all.  Unless, you want to try and travel back home now.”  Her answer was to sit next to him rubbing against his fur as they continued to watch their cubs.  Later he led his family on a quick little trip showing them the small stream and a half dozen berry and edible vegetation that was close to the den.  When they had each gathered up a little something after eating, they made the trip back to the den and Tavi left them there with the intentions of finding his brother.

Trotting down the hill showed how much had changed in the time he was gone.  Noise and life was heard everywhere and now with the morning passed a good deal of Pokemon could be seen.  “Have you seen Eevee?”  He stopped asking a few here and there but the answer was the same, none had seen or even knew of an Eevee.  Slightly perplexed and even a little worried he asked the next Pokemon a little Cherub who the guardian was now, who protected them.

“Oh no one protects us, this is a special place where humans aren't allowed to harm us.”

“But what if they did?  What would you do?”  Tavi asked earnestly.

“Oh I'd just talk with Luxray.  He knows all about humans, he supposedly even meets with them sometimes.”  He was able to get a location on where the Pokemon stayed, it was a spot he remembered so he quickly trotted off in that direction.

“What do you want?”  The question wasn't firm or harsh but it was one that commanded an answer as Tavi approached the Luxray seeing it stand up on the small rock ledge that it had been resting on.

“I am Tavi, I used to be the guardian here.”

“I remember who you were... and that you left..  What do you want?”  The other hopped down stepping forward and standing at twice the Flareon's height.

“I was looking for my brother, and hoping to get information on my sister.”  He answered. “We traveled a long way to get here.”

“We?”  The electric Pokemon asked, it's tail star flashed as it continued.  “Who else did you come with?”

“My family.  My mate and cubs.  This is still my home... well was my home.  Where is Eevee?!”  Tavi barked gruffly not liking the way the other canine seemed to loom over him turning his body keeping the other in front of him as it stepped to the side.

“Eevee?  No you mean Jolteon, and if you were paying any attention to what was around you , then you would know he was right behind you.”   A body slammed hard into Tavi as the words were spoken knocking him into the Luxray who had stood up on its hind legs and knocked him sideways sending him to the ground.  Before he could even roll back up he was hit with a Thunder Wave making most of his muscles lock up.  It took a few seconds for him to shake it off only to have the Luxray repeat the attack this time paralyzing him.

“Well you certainly have gotten a lot weaker.”  The Jolteon spoke stepping up next to the Luxray rubbing against its side.  “Hello brother.”

Weaker?  The Flareon thought feeling more than a little upset for the attack and ready to show his brother just how wrong he was.  Even with the paralysis still gripping his body he pulled control of his fires making them grow as he waited, feeling a hind leg twitch.  “Well the old Guardian it obviously  old, besides how strong could he actually be.  I don't ever remember him doing more than running up and down the mountain.”  The Luxray put in snidely.

It was only another few seconds before Tavi crawled to his feet shaking himself off and facing the pair.  “Well brother you..”  Jolteon stopped suddenly backing away.  The Flareon had begun releasing his heat, opening his mouth to growl but it was the look remembered from when he was a cub that suddenly had the other eon shiver.  Seeing Luxray answer the growl and step forward he acted pouncing on his mate and shoving him to the side.  “Tavi stop please, we can't handle a fire here.”

“I understand that, but what makes you think I'm somehow weaker than before?”

The Jolteon squinted his eyes trying to directly face his brother feeling the heat rolling at his body feeling like he might start baking in his fur.  “I was wrong brother, please.”

Tavi had already allowed his fires to settle back into his sac releasing the rest of the energy around his body instead of directing it forward.  “You think it's like that?”  Luxray had stood back up shoving Jolteon out of the way.  He didn't even take a step before he was plowed over as Tavi used Take Down sending them both into the brush from the strength of the attack.

“Luxi STOP NOW!!  I don't want you hurt nor do I want to see our home in burnt ruins.  He's done more than you ever have and he IS the reason why we live in a safe place.”  Jolteon had pushed his way next to his mate pressing his body on top of the others.  “Please, this is my brother why would you want to hurt him?”

“Why?  Because I always have to listen to how he's better than me.  You don't ever seem to really want me, all you really want is him!”  The canine snarled lashing its tail behind like a whip.

Jolteon stood back shocked at the harsh words and near cracking voice of the Luxray.  Tavi pulled himself free and decided it was time to back out.  “You made you sister understand your choice but not the one you chose?”  He asked.  “I'm heading back home.  My mate and cubs are staying at dad's place, come see us when you work this out.  I would be happy to meet you both properly, when you're ready.”  The Flareon raced off not allowing either a chance to speak before he left.

It took nearly a minute after his brother to leave for Jolteon to answer, “You can't believe that can you?”  He asked quietly.

“Why because you always talk about him.  You introduce me to the rangers and you said it was for me but really it was so you could go run and see your father.  You stay with me but I always wonder if you even want to at all.”  The words were delivered harshly but the Luxray had trouble keeping his eyes free of water.

The other Pokemon shivered wondering how and what to say at first taking a slow breath the eon started,  “You remember when I left what happened?  You ended up mating with that Chikorita?  NO DON'T LEAVE!”  The growl from the other canine grew as he turned, holding just a moment as he looked back.  “Please Luxi just listen.  I know it's not easy sometimes.  I mean, I do remember how my sister smelt and how hard it is for the two of us in spring when all the females are around and I've already told you I don't blame you because of what you said afterwards.  'It happened, I'm sorry, Please don't leave me.'”  Jolteon took a slow shaky breath repeating the words a second time staring into his mates eyes.  “I'm Sorry, Please don't leave me.  I don't know if I've said it wrong or if you haven't heard what I've tried to tell you so let me tell you my truth.  When I was an Eevee my brother gave me something special and it wasn't my first time mating.  He taught me who I should love and why, it's those I think and dream about.”

“Great you dreamed of me, him, and half a dozen others.  The fact is I'm always fighting a memory and now he shows up and you expect me to let him take over as guardian, you want me to let him take what I worked for?  Don't leave me you say, how long before you leave to be with him?”  The Luxray continued whipping its tail behind in anger.

Jolteon slowly walked next to his mate rubbing against his side letting a light charge out that caused their fur to crackle.  “Everything you have, everything I have, everything WE have is because of him.  I was captured and he brought me home.  You were brought here because he showed the humans bad thing had happened and they wanted to fix it.  You saw him trotting down every day and often stumbling back later.  He is stronger than both of us and you know it, but you're a fool if you think he wants to take anything from you, and you still didn't listen to what I told you.”  The yellow Pokemon moved all the way around slowly rubbing his head under the others chin.   “When I was young I wanted my brother to love me, to be my mate.  His answer was simple, he loved Leafeon, dreamed about Leafeon, and wanted his whole life to be with her.   Luxi I dream of you now and no one else, just you, it never mattered to me that you mated with Chikorita because I knew you dreamed of me.   My brother and I mated but we were never meant to be mates and if I were to fool around with him again, and I wouldn't unless you said I could, or, or maybe he could be with both of  us.”

“It's not easy always listening to you, Tavi this, Tavi that, this would be so easy if Tavi was here....”   

“Shhhhh.”  Jolteon shushed as he moved around to the other side of the canine gently nosing under his mate.   “I said I was sorry.  I will try to not make you so upset in the future.  It has always been you ever since we played around that first time before we evolved.  And I didn't take you to the rangers so I could see my dad.  I took you to them so I could always have you by my side, I didn't want you to have to hide from the humans when I went to see them.   You just did way better than I thought you would, and better than I can, after all they never tried to use their devices on me and they always do with you.”

“It makes it so they can understand me better.”  The Luxray explained.

“Yes... But do you understand me now?”  Jolteon had moved around behind the other and suddenly hoped up placing a paw on the others rear.

Turning his head to look back at his mate the Luxray smiled.  “Suddenly getting that urge today?”

Jolteon gave a few gentle licks to the others haunch before dropping down.  “Maybe, but what I'd really like to do is go to my brother and see this Leafeon that HE always talked about, but I'm not going without you.”

With a large faked sigh the Luxray turned,  “I guess I can come and force myself to listen to more stuff about your brother.”

Jolteon made him pause pushing into his shoulder and leaning heavily on him.  “I want to say this and I hope you can understand.  My brother does many things well but there is one thing you do better, I know you love me more than he does.  I would enjoy mating with my brother again.  He has, well he can make me squirm in a way no one else can but I'd like you to be with us. ”

“Please tell me this isn't another one of your weird ideas.”

Jolteon giggled slightly,  “You know you've enjoyed some of them, but no.  Tavi is far better at some of this stuff than me no matter how hard I try.  I'm sure Leafeon could tell us stories for days but I just want you to think about it.”

“I'll think about it.”  He answered. 

“Hmm.  I wonder if we should ask Leafeon to join too?  I think you would have more fun then.”  

“...  Are you, I mean, did you just?”

Jolteon gave another little giggle walking away as he looked back at his slightly stunned mate.  “I know you like females too you can't hide that.  I don't care.  I don't mind if you ended up mating with Chikorita again either.   All I wanted, all I've ever wanted is to be with you, it's you I dream about.”  Luxray was left standing there for several seconds before he shook his head and moved to catch up with his Jolteon.

It was two days later and Jolteon was introducing his brother's family to many of the local Pokemon, especially those that had cubs.  It had been an interesting morning for Tavi finding out who still remembered him and who had no clue who he was.  They had just left the Linoone family which had a new Zigzagoon cub and one of their Zigzagoon who was fully grown living with them when they were nearly run down by a Nuzleaf who demanded help and Luxray babbling about how he had stumbled across several nets.  “No no no.  Why now?  The rangers haven't come yet!” The yellow canine whined looking to his older brother.

“Jolteon what's wrong?  Besides the rangers dropped us off.”  Tavi informed him.

“What! Why didn't you tell us!  Come on we have to find Lux.”  Jolteon told the Nuzleaf before both vanished tearing off into the forest.

Leafeon had already pushed her two cubs together sensing both the fear and worry from those that had left staring at her mate.  “Can you make it home alright?”  He asked nuzzling her muzzle.

“I'm fine, go.”  She told him.

He took his time tracking down his brother who seemed to be racing at top speeds, his senses told him he had found Luxray and the trio had moved on picking up a few more along the way.  He slowed down creeping closer to the edge of the bushes peeking out over a slightly sloped clearing watching the agitated group.  They had been inspecting what look like netting on the lower side of the clearing slowly walking back towards Tavi.

“So no one's gotten taken yet!?”  Luxray demanded trying to get answers.

“No, they weren't here yesterday, heck they weren't here this morning I don't know how they got put up.”  The Nuzleaf answered.

“Damn we were supposed to be fine until after the rangers left, that's what they did before.”

“Umm.”  Jolteon interrupted.  “Tavi says they were brought here by rangers.”  Luxray glared at his mate for several seconds before the Flareon decided he should join in.    

“Yes.”  He stated walking out of the brush.  “It seems like something's happening, care to tell me what?”

“None of your concern. I WILL handle this.”  The canine snarled.

“Luxi!”  Jolteon barked at his mate, “You'd be stupid not to have him help if he can.  The humans have come here with these nets.  They drive Pokemon towards them, then capture them. Then they vanish with everything.  Its happened only a few times now and we now know it always happens a few days after the rangers come.”  Tavi's nose caught a light flowery scent as his brother spoke.  Testing his nose he followed it along seeing a shadowed area along the edge of the clearing.  Not making it obvious he walked away heading the other direction and noticed a second spot on the opposite side.

“If you want my help I'll happily give it, but all of you need to slowly follow me out of the clearing now, we are not safe.”

It took several moments for Jolteon to get his bristling mate to cooperate and once they were far enough away Tavi stopped and explained.  “That scent, it blocks the humans scent, covers it.  They are hiding in two spots maybe more.  We need to stay out of the clearing.”

“WHERE!”  Luxray demanded.  The two males stared at each other for nearly a minute before Jolteon spoke.

“Luxi, promise me you will listen.  Tavi promise me you will follow Luxray's lead.”  Tavi quickly sat down nodding his head to his brother before looking at the other canine.

“You're in charge.  This is your mountain, if you want to be guardian than that's fine with me I left that life long ago to be with my mate.  Just realize that running out into the clearing is going to get several hurt, maybe even caught.  I don't want to use to much fire so I'll follow your lead.”

“Tell me where they are.”  Luxray spoke softer this time but still hadn't lost his intensity.  Tavi pointed to the general direction of the first one.

“What do you plan on doing?”  Tavi asked as Luxray looked at several of the Pokemon around them nodding to each before they ran off.

“We are going to defend our mountain, you can help.”

Tavi took a slow breath and let it out.  “Can I make a suggestion and give a simple statement.   The first thing is that this is as much my mountain as it is yours.  My mate likes it here and so do my cubs, it's not official yet but we plan on staying here, this will be our home.”  He paused staring hard at the canine, “And my suggestion is attack from the forest but be ready for anything, quick and fast.”

“Do you really think I can't do this on my own?  We didn't even know what happened the first two times just a dozen or so missing, last time we caught them just after but that was because someone stayed hidden and watched.  This time they are going to find us ready!  Your brother has told us all about you, and what you taught him.  I have been meeting with the rangers and doing your job since you left.”  Luxray stated with several growls.

“You think you know it all but you have a lot to learn.  I know humans far better than you and you obviously didn't pick up that scent...  Sorry Jolteon, I'll try.”  He quickly stated trying to stop his growl as his brother glared and him, giving a light sigh.   “I had no wish for anyone to be guardian after I left, I had hoped things would be peaceful.”  

“It has been peaceful.  We kept meeting with the rangers and always told them things were going well.  There were a few humans here and there, and even a few trainers but usually we can gather up enough Pokemon and they quickly run off.  We would appreciate all the help you can give.”  Jolteon spoke pressing against his mate to make him take a few steps back.

“Good then the first thing I can tell you is that I've smelt that smell before.  Some human use it to hid themselves.  I saw shadowed areas, I don't know what they are but the clearings edge shouldn't be so dark.  Keep your nose down in case they spray you, it stinks if they get it on you.”  Tavi explained a few more things while trying to point out the second spot.  While they had spoken well over a dozen other Pokemon had shown up several who looked rather formidable.

With in moments Luxray had ordered a charge through the forest coming from an opposite direction.  Several Pokemon hit the screen at the same time tumbling in together as they pulled the blind down with their weight, while their struggling only ended up entangling them more.  Others jumped over the mess only to land into the other side where a thicker screen hid the clearing.  It took several minutes and careful slash and claw attacks before everyone was free finding only two small collapsible chairs in the sectioned of area.  They were far more careful tearing down the second human hiding spot  before Luxray ordered them to begin digging out the nets.

“Wait, just wait.”  Tavi called walking out into the center of the clearing looking things over.  He tried to take in everything, thinking hard on those that had attacked the mountain in the past.  These humans seemed to be something different, yet the same.

“Tavi?”  Jolteon asked.  

“So they set those up and chase Pokemon into them?”  Getting an affirmative the Flareon could see it happening.  They would wait in the hidden area then run out scaring Pokemon towards the nets popping out from the blinds hoping to trapping or tangling the Pokemon.  “Morning!”  He suddenly realized looking over the other Pokemon before stopping on Luxray.  “They set this up for tomorrow.  That's why they aren't here, it seemed weird to find this because they won't have much time if they started now.”

Staring carefully at Tavi, Luxray finally asked,  “Alright what should we do?”

One canine grinned at the other.  “We stop them when they come back, before they can start.”

The next morning Luxray had a special team of Pokemon to help him out as they followed the Flareon down the mountain well before dawn listening to him explain.  “They will drive up, this is the closest road, they will hide the car and be ready to capture Pokemon early in the morning.  We should hurry up.”  He set a quick pace slowing down  as they finally came across the small road.  “We should stop them here.” He told them standing in a spot where the road had widened out to allow two cars to move past each other before the track narrowed again.

“Everyone hide.” Luxray ordered before rounding on Tavi.  “You stay out of the way.  We can't have a fire here and you've been gone a long time, they have probably all forgotten who you are anyways.”  He gave a the Flareon a hard shove towards the bushes before running across the road to find cover on the other side.  

Tavi stumbled slightly as he turned heading back away from the road turning on his brother when he noticed him following.  “Going to watch to make sure I stay put?”  He spat out.

Jolteon just stared for a moment before shaking his head.  “If you don't want me to wait here with you I'll find somewhere else, Luxi hates when I get involved with conflicts.”  He gave another stronger head shake that had his ears smacking against the side of his head before letting out a sigh.   “It's fine when were alone together, but when he's organizing or fighting he wants me back, says I distract him.”

“You probably do.  It's not easy keeping those you love safe.”  He moved towards his brother and sat down next to him letting the electric type lean on his body, well nearly over his body.  Tavi could finally see now how large his brother had become since evolving and was once again reminded of how small he was compared to his siblings and other eons.

“I haven't had a chance to ask if you're willing to have some fun with me later.  I'm pretty sure Lux will agree but I was wondering what Leafeon might think.”  Tavi looked away knowing this was going to come up but he hadn't really found a way of bringing it up with his mate.

“It's not that we can't, or I won't, I'm just not sure I really want to.”  Tavi stated a bit flustered  

“You know you're a horrible lair.  When was the last time you thought about us being together?”  He waited keeping a careful eye on his brother while the other still refused to look at him.  “Well I guess I'll have to ask her then, but you know Luxi is probably going to want to have a little fun too.  I think he would really enjoy being with Leafeon for a little while.”  The Flareon's head whipped back around staring at his brother, just as he was about to speak the other flopped down head nosing it's way between his legs giving a few licks.  “You know it would likely be a lot of fun for all of us.  We could drop the kits off with Linoone and I'm sure they'll have a blast while we enjoy an afternoon, maybe even an evening or all night, and from what I remember you said she showed you how to please yourself at first.  It would be fun learning what she knows.”

Tavi could barely even swallow as his brother pinned him with a gaze that had a smirk he had grown to know from their fun mornings together.  He had to shake himself to break contact suddenly trying for a distraction, “Do you hear something?”

“Not yet, how about we all talk about this tonight after the cubs go to sleep.  Lux and I can spend the night outside the den.”  The Jolteon's ears suddenly perked up and they could both pick out the faint roar of an engine that got louder as the seconds passed.

“He'll probably have Excadrill our first, block up part of the road and hopefully make them stop.  Then he will likely hit them with thunder, or he'll have several others attack in small groups to get the humans out.”  Jolteon told him.

“Hurt or kill?”

“We haven't really hurt anyone, although he's been getting more and more upset.  Things were easier for you because the humans knew you were here, later on some saw me and fled, even before I evolved, Guardian's brother and all.  Really we haven't had to do much until recently.  Everyone's was extremely  upset when we found out what happened, I don't think he's going to kill anyone but I also don't know if hurting them is going to be enough to make them stay away.”

“Do you want me to show myself?”  Tavi asked and he actually expected his brother to jump at the chance.  He knew it was the easiest solution, and he knew his brother knew this too.   Just knowing the Guardian had returned might stop everything.

“You need to stay here.  Whatever happens Luxi really needs to do this.”

Tavi moved over and put his head over his brother's shoulder.  “I made a promise and it still stands I Will protect this mountain from humans and keep everyone who lives on it safe.  I've been gone a long time, found my mate, and had cubs, but don't think for a moment I'm going to allow any humans to take any pokemon no matter what you or Luxray says.  I AM a guardian and right now I think you all need one again.”  Jolteon gave a shiver feeling the strength of power that throbbed with those words.  

“Just let him try first.”

Tavi sat back down giving a little lick to his brother's cheek while giving a little smile,  “Of course.”

It started out just as Jolteon had predicted Excadrill stomped out several feet onto the dirt track roaring as it tossed several large rocks, even one that looked like a small boulder, towards the van as it came closer one even bounced off the vehicle rocking it.  As it rolled to a halt Luxray let loose a heavily charged thunder attack which left it's taste in the air.  Everyone waited, expecting the humans to pile out, but as the seconds ticked away most became restless.  Jolteon pressed against Tavi almost as if asking him to continue to stay seated as they watched from just a little ways into the trees.  Just as the electric type pulled away and took several steps towards the road, an ear splitting noise blasted through the air.  The Excadrill being closest tried to cover it's ears and head as it stumbled away and fainted before it was able to get off the road.  Everywhere Pokemon were either trying to cover their ears or scramble away, running from the sound.  Even the dozen or so yards didn't protect Tavi or his brother but as one dropped to the ground trying to bury his head into the soil the other went still feeling the vibrations of the air beat against him and pound into his head.

The Flareon let out a scream as he launched forward ignoring the pain and throbbing of his body as he pushed himself against the noise that vibrated the entire world around him.  He couldn't hear but yet it seemed all he could do was listen to the noise that pulsed around and through him.  He skidded to a stop seeing a human had already exited the side door with some kind of helmet over its head.  Without thinking or caring about the consequences Tavi released his maximum power aiming a pure white flame across the front of the van and up over its windshield.  It was truly a lucky move for the Flareon, his flames blasted over the glass glazing it to a near glistening melt while the heat continued upwards onto the roof where the two speakers were mounted.  They quickly melted to flaming plastic goo ending the noise and leaving the flame Pokemon quivering with after shocks as the vibrations stopped.

He took a few seconds to gather him self up nearly stumbling as he stepped to the side of the van before charging forward and plowing into the human with as much force as he could with the short distance connecting with the humans upper legs sending him stumbling back and onto the ground.  Tavi turned his attention to the inside of the van, he wanted to, he definitely felt the need to, but when he released his flames into the vehicle it was at a much lower power, he could only imagine the cries of pain they might be giving out since he couldn't hear them, that problem left him stopping far sooner that he probably should.  It was more than just that though, he knew he shouldn't be killing humans, even those that were clearly here to hunt Pokemon.

The heavy jolt that pushed his body quickly had him turn growling at the attack before he realized Jolteon was there trying to tell him something.  Tavi shook his head trying to clear it, but when he looked back he realized he there was nothing beyond the throbbing in his head.  The agitated look his brother wore made him huff in frustration trying to understand what the other was saying to him.  It wasn't until his brother stepped closer, yanking on his mane once he got a hold of it, did the fire Pokemon understand and start to follow.  He looked back for only a second as he got to the front of the van and stopped dead seeing another similar vehicle rolling to a stop behind the first one.  Just a second before he could charged back in, Jolteon again grabbed his mane this time physically dragging him along not stopping until they were well off the road.

He yanked hard one last time tossing Tavi forward and watching as he stumbled to the ground from the force.  It only took a few seconds of looking around at the dazed Pokemon for the Flareon to realize his brother was trying to get everyone away from the humans.  He slowly stood up, closed his eyes, and took a moment to truly feel the pounding that still throbbed in his skull, but what worried him was the fact his hearing was gone, even his own heartbeat and breathing were muted, he could only feel what was traveling through his body feeling like the rest of the world was somehow cut off from him.  The canine startled at the brush of fur against his body whipping his head around and taking a step to the side before realizing it was only his brother.  It was a look of worry, relief, and fear that Tavi saw through his brother's face, a feeling that was creeping into him as well.  Jolteon leaned forward and licked him several times before using his head to nudge his brother's shoulder.  Once again looking around Tavi could see most of the Pokemon slowly leaving the spot, even the Excadrill stumbled forward, and into  a bush as another Pokemon moved next to it to help out.  

A few dozen yard later Luxray stepped up next to his mate, “Tavi I'm sorry.  I didn't even think they could do that.  If you hadn't acted things would have been much worse.”

They traveled for several second before Jolteon spoke, “Don't.” He stated moving in front of his mate and stopping the Luxray keeping him back.  Seeing the Flareon continue on without even acknowledging him caused a small growl as he glared at his mate.  “He can't hear you.”  The electric type stated quietly

Seeing the hurt look in the Jolteon's expression caused the canine's jaw to drop slightly.  “Did he...”

“Let's just help him get back home, he promised me he would never allow another Pokemon to be captured on this mountain and that you wouldn't stop him if he was needed.  He is the Guardian, not because of how strong he is, or how much he knows humans, but because he will never break that promise, even if it kills him.”  Jolteon finished softly as he turned to try and catch up with his brother without startling him.

Tavi struggled all the way back up the mountain, not with his body but with his mind and the growing worry over what had happened and what he feared was going to happen.  What would Leafeon think, how was he supposed to talk with his cubs, several times he stopped to look for his brother glad that each time he did the other was no more than a few steps away.  It wasn't until they were more than half way back that he realized Luxray was there as well following on his other side just a few paces behind.  The only other constant on the way home was the pounding in his head which he kept pushing aside as they walked.

When he got close to the den he stopped and sat down, “Can you hear me?”  He asked curious feeling the words come out, even feeling them through his body but his ears pickup nothing.  Jolteon sat down as well, while Luxray stood behind him.  One short nod was all he gave as an answer to his brother.  Tavi couldn't figure out what to say next, how could he possibly turn into words all that he was feeling.  In a dark moment he thought out and spoke, “Should I go home?  Would it be better if I just left?  What can I possibly do now for Leafeon or my cubs?”

Jolteon tried not to flinch as his brother spoke loudly just barely short of yelling at times and the questions left him at a loss at what to do or even try to say.  Luxray though didn't have that problem stepping forward growling as he went.  There was no doubt the canine could be very fierce when he wanted to be and he stalked forward with serious menace stopping barely a paws space before the Flareon's nose.  Tavi could see and even feel the grumbling Luxray made as he moved that close.  With a single paw Luxray forcefully bat the Flareon's forehead before pushing the others body around and pointing with a paw towards Tavi's den.   Luxray took several steps forward before looking back waiting.  Jolteon moved in as well pushing against his brother's side until he finally stood up and started walking, the electric eon make sure to stay at his side step by step until the reached the dens entrance holding back as Tavi walked inside. 

Both cubs charged out into the little clearing followed by Leafeon who stopped short of greeting her mate seeing him head down nuzzling his cubs but not answering their curious questions.  The fact Jolteon and Luxray came in behind him nearly filling half of their little space made her worry just a bit, especially from their expressions.

“He's hurt.” Jolteon started, asking the cubs to step back for a few moments so he could explain.  When he finished Leafeon walked to her mate and placed her head over his shoulder allowing him to draw comfort from her.  “We'll work it out somehow, I promise.”  The electric Pokemon stated before nodding to Luxray to leave.

The rest of the day and night were very difficult for Tavi.  Laying down was easy, even the playfulness of his cubs who couldn't be convinced or ordered to leave their father alone, didn't cause him much concern since he was far used to the inevitable playful bites and hits.  No his problem was with his mind and the continuing pain that rang in his ears and head.  It had gotten easy to ignore the constant noise that seemed to echo yet difficult to not dwell on the fact it was there.  It well into the darkness of the next morning before he finally found some sleep even though he had spent his entire time since that afternoon in the den trying to rest.  

Leafeon woke the cubs early taking them out to a neighbor thanking them heartily when they agreed to watch both the Eevees for the day.  By the time she got back to the den Jolteon was already there having woken Tavi and watched him eat the few berries he had brought.  “We need to get him down the mountain.”  He stated simply when she returned.

“Why?”

“Well were going to pull a trick that worked once before only, Leafeon you have to understand only the humans can help him.  We're going to get the rangers to help.”  

“Good!”  She stated getting her mates attention she stepped towards the entrance and waved her tail getting Tavi's immediate response which was to stand up and follow.  Jolteon gave a little sigh of relief glad that he didn't have to try and argue with the female.  He had been thinking all night on how to convince her once he realized what they needed to do.  

Although there was no way to verbally communicate with the Flareon he seemed to have no problem understanding that Leafeon wanted him to follow and Jolteon was able to guide the pair down the hill towards the small gap where Tavi had once summoned the help of humans for his father.  Closer to the spot it seemed the Flareon even caught onto the plan trotting a little faster to stand next to Leafeon and press their sides together as they went.  

What surprised Tavi was the fact that dozens of Pokemon were already waiting at the spot including Politoad, who touched his shoulder when he got close giving him a pat when he stopped to look at her.  They had already cleared a large area out of the ground giving him more than enough room to work as Luxray stepped aside at the edge of the cleared area motioning to him.

The Flareon ended up looking around at all the gathered Pokemon before checking the spaces between them.  Sure he could make a signal flame that was easy to see from the road but one thing he remembered from the first time was what had really attracted the attention of the passing cars was the smoke.  It took several moments to make the Pokemon understand that he was trying to drag back the large clumps of brush and ground cover they had ripped out before he finally had a few small piles that he ignited one at a time.

Almost immediately he could see cars on the road stopping and humans getting out to look.  Rather than create a massive fire tornado Tavi aimed his head skyward and let out several long blasts of a flame thrower getting even more attention than the previous time.  Just to be sure he drug another larger pile of ripped up vegetation and set that ablaze too since it seemed several of the first cars had already left only to have others take their place.

The response was way faster this time, it hadn't even come close to midday and Tavi was already looking over two rangers and their partners watching as Jolteon and Luxray trying talking with them.  “Take them to the van, if its still there.”  Tavi spoke out getting all the Pokemon to suddenly stop and look at him.  As he glanced back around at the group as a Liepard slipped around the side of him stepping in close.  He did jump back in surprise feeling a light gust of wind almost on his face.  The ranger's Pokemon looked back at his partner and the pair of humans together understood.

What Tavi hadn't noticed was the Liepard call out twice before it had gotten close to him screaming out only to have the Flareon finally react.  When Tavi looked back to the rangers one of the humans had crouched down and was trying to wave him forward.  The Flareon stopped after a few steps and looked back at Leafeon wondering how to explain that he was going to leave but he suddenly realized she already understood.  She walked forward laying her head over his shoulder for a moment before stepping away and standing next to Jolteon and Luxray.

Tavi had wondered what was going to happen but it turned out he had no need to worry as much as he did.  In no time at all the rangers had split up, one pair following Luxray while he walked up the steep tiers with the other pair to a waiting vehicle which drove him to a Pokemon center.    

He spent the first two days in the Pokemon center mostly listless as Nurse Joy cared for him, even to the point of grooming him completely with a healthy bath.  The headache had faded on the first day but he was still unable to hear much until he woke on the third day.  The was a high pitched ringing that irritated his ears but he quickly noticed he could hear other sounds as well that were muted by the tone.  Nurse Joy noted his increased activity in the pen he was in when she checked on him and quickly left coming back and kneeling down waving him forward.  Tavi watched as her hand went to the side but jerked his head to stare at her hand when it popped.  A similar sound had his head whip around to her other hand realizing she was holding something that again popped while he continued staring.  Realizing he could hear some drew him back to his new problem of the ringing in his ears that wouldn't stop.  Irritated he pulled back and shook his head vigorously trying to shake the sound out.  Nurse Joy caught his head and gently pet him carefully rubbing the base of his ears which actually felt good to Tavi. 

Joy was able to make a report a short while later ordering him moved to the Pokemon lab for a week before he was to be sent back home.  She was unsure on how much permanent damage had been done but he was certainly recovering some of his hearing.  Her orders were simple, watch the Flareon to make sure his head shaking didn't become a problem, check his ears daily for discomfort, and watch for any possible discharge.

That left Tavi the next day laying beside his father, outside on a soft cousin, on a nice breezy but sunny day.  They didn't talk much, mainly because Tavi kept having to have his father repeat himself or pretend he could understand.  He was glad that he could hear some but irritated by how much he seemed to miss even when standing right next to his father.  

It was four days of easy living and comfort, slowly getting better and relieved that the high pitched tones and rings were only happening sporadically.  He had been able to follow simple directions that were given to him by the lab staff and was even able to start picking up most conversations if he tried to pay attention which is why it was a serious shock when he was lead inside just before the evening meal and pushed into a small room, the door shutting behind him.

He ended up spending the entire night with out food or interaction.  He had been upset several times but no amount of yelling nor slamming into the door seemed to bring any reaction from the outside.  The Flareon finally decided the best option for the moment was to wait since his sense of hearing was so limited he couldn't hear was was going on outside the room.  At one time during the night he knew he felt and perhaps even heard a thump which caused him to jump up howling and slamming into the door, not enough to truly damage it, but it didn't open.  Tavi knew if he really wanted out he could break through but he didn't understand why they hadn't told him why he had to stay here in the first place or how important it was.

The morning brought more confusion for him at first with two different Pokemon who barged into the room catching him fully asleep.  The first was an Arcanine whom rushed in and rolled the still half sleeping Flareon over and pinned him with a heavy paw, the second was a Grotle who kept shouting to stop.  Meanwhile there were raised voices in the hallways including shouting from several humans.  

“Don't Move.”  The Arcanine stated pressing a heavy paw into Tavi's chest when he squirmed.

His father was next slipping past the humans making the room, which hadn't been all that large in the first place, start seeming crowded with Pokemon.  Tavi could barely tell what the Leafeon was growling but his call of “let him up” came through.  The one thing he could feel was the growl of the large fire type as it ordered his father out or else.  The Flareon suddenly realized this was a female and not just that, but possibly the one he had met before hearing the raised voice of Officer Jenny.  “This is a police matter and we will be taking appropriate actions.”

Now finally fully awake Tavi wondered about the police dog and how it would react.  “Take your paw off me.”  Since that got nothing more than a glare he upped the stakes.  “Do you wish to see dozen of people hurt?  My flame will reach into the hallway and you are not strong enough to stop me from flaming them.”  Seeing the eyes of the other animal harden he continued.  “I am perfectly willing to talk things out, but outside where no one gets hurt if we have to have a fight.”

The paw on his chest pressed just a little harder.  “You are being taken into custody for the murder of a human.”  The Arcanine stated flatly,  “If you attempt to run or attack it will go very badly for you.”

“That's not what's going to happen.  The rangers are already investigating this matter and they will decide how thing are going to go.  The Guardian is the responsibility of the rangers.”  The Grotle stated loudly stepping closer making the canine's attention shift.

It was a simple thing for Tavi, a slash upwards along the Arcanine's leg while twisting his head to bite hard into her paw earning a slight yip as he struggled free.  He had already raised his internal fires to a high level and opened his mouth issuing several waves of heat as he rolled away and stood up.  “I AM A GUARDIAN!  And if you really want me to fight indoors where multiple people and Pokemon will be injured then step up and and fight!”  Tavi barked out suddenly getting the entire hallway to drop to silence.   “However, I am also a Guardian,” he stated simply, “I will ask you again if we can please go outside.  I promise I will listen and talk, I haven't killed any human.”  After several seconds of standoff he spoke again.  “I won't run and I will do what ever you ask, I only ask that we walk outside first.”

“You are not to use your techniques at all.”  The Arcanine stated,  “You will walk slowly and no sudden moves and no fire.”

“Very well, can you agree to tell me what's going on and stop acting like you're going to pounce the moment I turn away.”

“Arcanine pin him down so we can cage him.”  Officer Jenny ordered.  The large dog looked from her owner and back to Tavi.

“Cage?  You know if you do as she says all bets are off, besides what's going to stop my fire from exiting the cage even if you got me into one.  We should go outside and talk.”  With that he put action towards his words hoping the police dog wouldn't attack as he stepped past.  When he stepped into the hallway it seemed everyone jumped to the side several seeming truly scared as he walked down the hall and towards the nearest exit.

“That's far enough!”  Arcanine stated once Tavi got about twenty feet from the building following close behind him when the Flareon pushed open the door, followed by nearly a dozen others who had begun talking loudly again.  It was a howl from the large police canine that silenced the humans this time.  “Guardian you are under arrest, you will be caged and placed into custody until a suitable spot can be found where you will no longer be able to harm humans.”

“Why?  What did I do, you said I killed someone but I haven't.”

“I do not know.  I was only told that you had, and that I would have to help capture you.”  The Arcanine stated.

Tavi had been thinking hard wondering what could have happened and why they were trying to blame him.  “Where is this cage?”  He asked suddenly.

“Follow me.”  Tavi was lead around to the side of the building and the large parking lot where a large metal cage sat behind a pickup truck.   He was already trying to stop a slight laugh as he looked over the design.  It had 3 mostly solid metal sides which had small wire grating which you could look into with a similar solid metal top and a heavier metal bottom.  The door though was a much thinner metal with a wide grated area which stood open.

“You know that can't even come close to holding me right?”  Tavi asked.  “Please don't worry, I know I promised no fire but I should show you how stupid this is, if you don't mind.”  He added on.

Not seeing the female answer Tavi heated up his internal fires then pushed beyond that just by thinking that someone was willing to try and keep him from his mate and family.  White hot flame roared over the cage focusing on the door mainly.  In just a few seconds the metal was glowing bright and cherry already sagging on its hinges from its own weight.  Tavi kept the attack going for ten seconds more leaving the entire metal structure lopsided because one side was beginning to buckle and the metal paint that had been covering it smoking and smoldering.  He walked back passing the Arcanine and stopping sitting in front of Officer Jenny shaking his head.

“I really believe its best if you leave this matter to the rangers.”  Tavi could easily recognize the man dressed in the ranger's uniform who spoke.  “The Guardian is extremely powerful as you can see and he has been here days and hasn't hurt anyone.”

“Four people in the hospital, one in the morgue, and dozens of television and media outlets calling for him to be contained.  We can not allow him to just wander around as he chooses.  How long before he kills someone else?”  Officer Jenny demanded.

Seeing the Grotle Tavi addressed it.  “Which humans?”

“The ones that were on the mountain in the van.  The Luxray pointed out a van, one human was inside dead.  There were four others in the hospital with serious burns.”  It stated quietly.

Tavi shook his head feeling upset.  “I didn't try to hurt them much, I didn't even use much power.  They were there to capture more Pokemon and had injured several including me with their noise.”

“So you admit to killing a human and harming others.”

Tavi rounded on the Arcanine growling. “NO!  I was doing my duty to protect the mountain!  They were harming and trying to capture Pokemon.  I did exactly as I was supposed to do.  They should have only been burned not killed!”

“Really, how am I supposed to believe that after what you just did to that cage.”  Arcanine demanded.  She had waited several seconds before speaking trying to ignore the humans that were starting to argue again including officer Jenny who was stating that she knew her Pokemon could handle the Guardian.

Tavi sat down and closed his eyes needing to truly think for a moment.  It seemed the past few days noises were simple and easy to ignore but at the moment it felt like the sounds were coming at him in waves.  He suddenly jumped sideways growling at what he realized were paw steps off to the side of him.  Leafeon looked surprised at his son before sitting down,  “What's the matter.”

“I don't know.  No one should have died, I made sure to keep my fires low.”  The grass Pokemon stood up again looking around and beyond the parking lot.

“Show me.”  He stated.  Seeing his son didn't quite understand he spoke again,  “Show me how much power you used, and how much you could have used.”

“You are NOT going anywhere.”  Arcanine growled out.

“Listen.”  Tavi stated simply.  “You are not strong enough, not by a long shot, and I don't think the humans here understand either.  I had to use full power on the outside of the van but didn't even use a powered attack on the inside.  Dad's right, if I can get them to understand the amount of power I used then maybe they can figure out why the human died.”

As Tavi took several steps forward the female flame Pokemon acted.  One jump and a huge leap and she landed on the Flareon biting into his shoulder trying to pin him down.  “Still not strong enough.”  Tavi almost taunted.  “You have to understand I can still turn my head to the side and burn most of your body.”  He acted on his words but rather than truly harm the other Pokemon he simply blew out a small puff of flame against the Arcanine's side.

“Officer Jenny control your pokemon!  This is not the place for a battle and you don't have anyplace to keep the Guardian!”  The ranger demanded!

“No she is obviously trying to protect us from harm.”

“Is that what you're doing?”  Tavi asked softly.  “Am I endangering someone?  Do you truly think you're protecting anything here?  Or are you making that human lie for you?”

The Arcanine let go of his shoulder but stood up slightly on her hind paws before bringing her weight to bear against the Flareon's rear trying to make him sit.  “You are dangerous, you have killed a human, and you must be contained!”

“You are wrong.  I am powerful, very powerful but I am not dangerous.  I only lost control once and ended up killing a Pokemon.  I swore to myself  that I would never allow that to happen again.  But the police do not have the right to contain or take a Pokemon into custody just for being powerful otherwise you might need to be contained.  I was protecting the mountain that I am sworn to defend.  Those humans came to hunt and capture Pokemon.  The rangers told me I was not to try and kill anyone and I DIDN'T!  I do not know why that human died but it wasn't because I killed him.”

“That's just a criminals excuse.”  The Arcanine countered.

“Dad, step back.” Tavi ordered not taking his eyes off the other flame Pokemon.  “If you wish to be burnt to a crisp then fine.  Maybe after finding out how truly powerful I am you'll back off but if you wish to protect the humans you better make sure they move back.”  Tavi pumped out a great deal of heat compressing it all inside as the Arcanine jumped back growling and facing off against the Flareon.  He hoped it wouldn't be a true fight knowing that if he really hurt a police Pokemon than the humans were really going to get angry.  “I wonder are you supposed to capture me, or protect the humans?  Do you understand they are standing to close?”

Tavi released nothing more than a blast of heat, sort of opening his mouth and expelling a belch of confined power getting a shout from several of the humans and had several of them scrambling back.  “Arcanine Heel!”  Officer Jenny shouted at the same time Tavi lifted his head skyward and let out a short blast of white flamethrower.

He squared off against the female flame Pokemon again as she turned back toward him standing next to Officer Jenny.  “You don't understand, they don't understand, no one understands.  I AM a guardian.  It is my duty to protect everyone who lives at Skyback Mountain whether they want me to or not, and to protect them with all the power I have!”  With that he trotted away moving towards a field that had held a herd of Taros for several weeks leaving behind nothing but broken dusty packed clay.  With nearly everyone following including Officer Jenny and her Arcanine, who were the closest, he slipped through the fencing and out onto the barren ground.  “Eee, vee.”  Tavi spoke quietly hunching down blowing out a flamethrower with such week power it broke up in places as it moved across the ground.  Tavi took several steps further into the field, “Flare,” with that he let out a normal type of flamethrower blowing our hard.  “Flareon!”  this time he called out with strength, after taking several more steps out into the field, letting out a fire blast aimed towards the ground but left no doubt the amount power that had been put behind the attack.  Again the fire Pokemon walked several steps adding in a few extra before screaming out, “FLARE!”  He took in a quick breath having already pushed up his internal flame letting out a massive fire spin that he sent tearing out over the broken ground watching as the flames pulled in chunks of dirt spitting them back out smoking and smoldering.   

“Arcanine!”  Tavi called out over the distance and fence that now stood between them.  “If you're able to match that then Officer Jenny has the right to put her confidence in you, but you are no guardian.”  This time Tavi stepped nearly double the space from his previous spots all the while compressing the heat inside as tight as possible pressing more and more power into a confined space.  He wasn't able to speak holding with everything he could, for just a second he closed his eyes remembering Leafeon on top of the fallen tree looking ashamed and broken, he even heard phantom voices of canines from his past.  His mate, his cubs, his family, and everything he wanted to protect poured into his flames, with his eyes still closed he raised his head skyward and released.  Pure white flames roared out the the Flareon's mouth rocketing skyward and for a moment Tavi worried for himself as both heat and flames washed back down towards him.  This was it, this was his true max and he held it for a full ten seconds expelling every bit out before it left him.  Quickly closing his mouth he made several stumbling steps before taking several leaping jumps away from the heat that seemed to have cocooned him.  

Feeling a light breeze of cooler air Tavi took a light pull of air sampling its temperature before taking a slow breath.  His walk back was slow but gave those watching time to try and comprehend what they had witnessed.  While the fire spin used heat, air currents, and rising winds to make up its attack the Flareon had pushed out pure flames straight up nearly thirty feet with just power alone.  The Flamethrower attack was meant for a ten to fifteen foot range pushing twenty tops but here this pint sized canine had topped that going against a stronger force of gravity as well.

He stopped before the Arcanine staring at her a moment before speaking.  “I used the white flame on the outside of the van, when I breathed inside it was at the second level, I wasn't trying to kill a human, I don't know why he died.  Yes they should have been burned and injured, I don't understand why one died.”   The final attack had left the humans stunned and had many, including the officer, worried. 

It was a second ranger who who was only able to watch the last two of Tavi's attacks that addressed the group with a loud voice.  “It seems the rangers have found out more info from the van and will be contacting the police to inform them.  I was asked to relay a message to you personally Officer Jenny.  Tavi is not to be taken into custody and you are not to provoke him.  I think that is a rather mute point to make now that he has revealed what he truly is.  He is a guardian, under the guidance and rules of the Rangers and they will be dealing with this.  From what I was told the driver of the vehicle was the one who perished, the driver's side door had to be pried open because of several heavy dents on the outside.  It seems the driver didn't die because of the flames but instead due to the toxic smoke he was breathing while trapped inside the vehicle.  There is a great deal of toxic residue in the van along with multiple melted and burned boxes that held unknown chemicals.  The four that escaped the van had several different burns but it seems they left the driver and his body burned with the vehicle.  Tavi is to be returned to Skyback Mountain tomorrow and his return will be made public along with the cause of the driver's death.”

There was silence for several minutes during which Officer Jenny stopped to study the Flareon.  “Arcanine were leaving.”

“How are you feeling?”  His mate asked the next day.  Tavi had spent that afternoon trying to answer his sons questions and then spent the evening being piled on and loved by his kits.  Finally they had drifted off to sleep in the den so the pair stepped into the clearing to talk.

“Better, I still hear ringing sometimes, and it seems like things are either to noisy or to quiet.” He stated letting out a long slow breath as he sat down.

Leafeon moved over slightly pressing herself against the Flareon as she sat next to him, “Your brother believed you would return as good as new and that everything would be right again.  I, I still had a hard time fully believing.  I knew you would come back but I was still worried that you wouldn't be able to hear.”  Tavi leaned into her supporting his mate as she rested more on him.

“I will always return, I promise you.  What ever it takes I will come home to you.”  Leafeon let out a little sigh hearing her mates promise as she stood back up.

“You know Jolteon has a great impression of you, I get the sense that he believes you can do things that no one else can.  I see it in the way he talks about you and the others who remember you have spoken to that as well.  They all think that you are greater than any other Pokemon, a legendary spirit in a Guardian that will always protect them.”  She spoke while gently rubbing her head over his and snuffling into his mane.  “There also was another matter he spoke to me about as well.”

Tavi stiffened as she pulled away scooting over to face  him slightly and rub his muzzle.  “He wants us to be together, including Luxray.” He spoke quietly.

“Yes and I think he wants it soon.  I was able to pacify him enough by showing him what I did to you our first time, Luxray watched but I think he would have been happier if he had been the one to enjoy it.”  

Tavi sat stunned, “He, You, WHAT?”  Leafeon giggled as she suddenly slammed into her mate hard toppling him over as she pounced on top landing so her head was at his crotch.  She gave a few licks feeling him immediately shift on to his back more while he spoke.  “Did you really?”

She laughed at his shock before turning her body to again nuzzle him this time under his chin as she moved to sit back up.  “I made him squirm and wiggle before getting him to release.  He seemed to be extremely curious as to what exactly I had done for your first time, especially since you had related the experience so fondly.  His exact response afterwards was, 'That was better than any other female I've been with.'  Which has evidently been three according to him.  Seems he might be willing to try something with me later.  Tavi,”  She stared at him suddenly getting serious.  “He loves you, and I think it upsets Luxray, but it seems he is willing to accept the fact your brother seems to want to be with you.  I know I love you and I always will, I don't see any reason why the two of you can't be together and if your alright with it the four of us can be included but if your not sure, or have any problems I want you to tell me now.”

“I uh,”  Was about all the Flareon could get out until his mate started laughing,  “HEY!”

“Sorry, you never could keep your feelings in check, I can see the idea makes you excited, very excited.”  She finished rubbing a paw over his now thickened and peaking member.  “Don't worry.  We can try a few things together, have a little fun, and see what happens.  I don't see any way this could be bad for any of us as long as we all agree to this together.  As I told you in the beginning, it's different when two are together by choice, like we are, why would it be any different if it was four.”

“Um, ya to, together.”  Tavi tried repeating.

“I don't think we will wake up the kids if we step over towards the stream.  And I know they're safe because there is a guardian who protects everyone who lives on this mountain.”  Leafeon let her tail trail along his body as she stood up and stepped towards the entrance to their home causing Tavi to scramble up and quickly follow.