Red is so falling for Lance. But will Lance return his feelings?

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Notes: <> for telepathy, ** for thoughts, italics if a pokemon talks

Chapter 8

 

            That night, after the ball, which he had gone to still dressed as a woman, though this time he had worn a long gown of purple silk and no one had said a word, strangely enough, Red returned to his room. He had a lot of things on his mind. There was so much to think about!

            Poochyena was napping on his pillow, so Red decided not to bother him. He released Espeon – she would know best.

            < Yes, Master? >

            gI have a problem.h Red told her.

            Espeon blinked. < What is it? >

            gIfm not sure how I feel about Lance!h

            < Well, you mated him, didnft you? > Espeon sniffed. < It feels like you enjoyed it. >

            Red flushed. The bad thing about having psychic pokemon was that they tended to read your stray thoughts. gWell, yesch

            < Do you dislike the Dragon Master? >

            gI should, butc hefs a complicated person.h Red said honestly. gI feel bad for the people hefs hurting, but on the other hand, he is really trying to help the pokemon! And they do need help – I could feel it. It hurts being around wild pokemon whose habitats are destroyed, like a dull, throbbing pain that wouldnft go awaych Red sighed.

            < I think he likes you. >

            gYou do?h

            < Well, of course. Otherwise, he would have sent you away the first time you failed. > Espeon said practically.

            Red had to admit that this was true. Even soc

            Was he falling in love with Lance? He thought so. Would Lance love him back? He wasnft sure!

            What to doc

 

            gYou seem cheerful.h Charlotte commented. gSo Lance, did you get laid?h

            Lance laughed. gOnly you would be so blunt.h

            gWhat can I say? Red is cute. Pity Ifm not into boys.h

            gLorelei and Emerald havenft returned yet. Do you thinkc?h

            gI always thought Emerald was too rash. If he causes her to fail a mission, wellc that will be unpleasant.h

            Lance nodded. Perhaps he could have Steven punish Emeraldc the Steel Trainer was looking rather lonelyc

            It would rather help things all around.

 

            Maybe if he talked to Lancec no, he wasnft sure he could face the other trainer! Was their relationship just a one-night stand, orc

            Red sighed, and then went to sleep.

            Tomorrow was another day!

 

            Several days passed in relative peace and quiet. Karen had brought Emerald back in chains – apparently he had tried to backstab Lorelei and flubbed their entire operation. Now Team Aqua had Kyogre in their grasp, but fortunately, Charlotte and Agatha had managed to foil Team Magmafs attempts to capture Groudon, and it was now in their custody.

            Now, Emerald belonged to Steven, and Red took vindictive pleasure in seeing the once-cocky trainer reduced to a sobbing wreck. After all, if he hadnft been so stupid and arrogant, he would still be fine.

            Penance was the price, as it werec

 

            However, he still did not expect what Emerald had set up. He only remembered flashes of pain and light after Emeraldfs Mightyena hit him with a Thunder Fang attack, and Emerald leering and pulling at his clothes, and when he had awoken, Lance had been holding him and then he had seen Emerald with his throat slit and felt violently ill.

            Had hec?

            gHe tried.h Lance said grimly. gBut I protect what is mine, after all.h

            Red wanted to say that he was his own person and did not belong to anyone, but fear held him quiet.

            Lance stroked his hair, and he did nothing but lean into the touch, not wanting to dwell on the horrors of what had happened.

            gShh.h Lance coaxed, and it was only then that Red noticed Lance was wearing form-fitting black leather pants and a shirt, sleeveless, made out of fishnet. He stared, before lowering his eyes.

            Was he some kind of pervert? Hefd just been almost raped! What was he doing thinking about sex?

            But hefd rather Lance sleep with him than Emerald, that disgusting arrogant bratc Red shifted uncomfortably, and Lance smirked as he felt Redfs erection hardening against his thigh. Well, wellc

            He would, but it would be improper to move too fast after such a traumatizing experience, so he simply gave Red a kiss and told him to relax until tonight.

            Red blinked and nodded, not sure why Lance was being so nice, and went to his room to brood.

 

            < So they are falling in love? >

            Espeon nodded.

            Will smiled. < That is fortunate. >

            < Why is it so important, Psychic Master? They are both powerful trainers, yes, butc >

            < Ah, Espeon. He is your Master and yet you are blind. Red has much power, sealed and hidden away. >

            The lilac eevelution frowned, flicking her tails. < And Lance? >

            < Well, he is a Dragon Master. >

            < More than that. > Espeon said promptly. < Hefs Viridianfs Child as well as Lugiafs, isnft he? >

            < You are quite correct. >

            < Then he has great power indeed. It is strange that he has Chosen my Masterc > Espeon sighed. < But I have heard that love is fickle. >

            < It is indeed, > Will told her. < Be happy for them. >

            < I am. I just want Master Red to stay safe and not heartbroken. Ifm not sure if the Dragon Master loves him yet. >      

            < We shall see. > Will said quietly. < We shall see. >

End Chapter

Started 7/30/07

Completed 7/31/07

Espeon is introspective too. ^^