Title: Investment
Author: Shadow/Phantomness
Pairing: Championshipping (Lance x Red)
Fandom: Pokémon
Theme: #22, Investment
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Pokemon belongs to Nintendo and Shogakukan Comics. This non-profit, non-copyright infringing fanfiction belongs to me under international copyright laws and taking it is plagiarism. Thank you. *Phantomness bows*

Notes: <> for telepathy, ** for thoughts, italics if a pokemon talks. Game-verse

Warnings: AU, fanon, het

 

            “You’re very bright, Red. Why aren’t you going to college like the rest of us? Is it just because you’re Champion?” Blue teased.

            Red smiled, but his eyes were cold. “I have many duties as Champion to fulfill, and I already have private tutors, so I really cannot take time off. I am sure you will have fun without me though.”

            He smiled, and then turned around and left.

            Blue frowned, and wondered. There was so much mystery surrounding the Championship – she wished she knew more about it, but the few government officials who had information were tight-lipped, and besides, the Elite Four would never tell.

 

            “I’m home!”

            “Welcome back,” His wife said.

            Red sighed as he closed the door softly behind him and turned to Lance. “How are you holding up?” He asked quietly.

            The Dragon Master shrugged, her smile slipping off her face. “It could be worse.”

            “I see.” Red climbed onto Lance’s lap, closing his eyes as he leaned against her chest. “Was it that bad?”

            “I won’t be able to keep the balance for much longer, Red. I wish I could, but…”

            “It’s all right. We are only so powerful.” He reassured her. He kissed the Dragon Master then, feeling her relax slightly. Much better…

 

            “Besides, it’s not your fault. You’re doing the best you can, and at least you have me, right?” He wiggled.

            Lance nodded, but still looked rather disappointed. Red squirmed in his lap, earning a glare from her as her body began to respond.

            He was so uninhibited!

            Still, maybe some rest and relaxation would help…

            “You’re not dead, and we can talk about duties another day – I already know what’s expected of me, Lance, since I remember. Now play with me.”

            “As you wish,” She hissed, and kissed him, as Red laughed mentally.

 

End Fic

Completed 1/11/07

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