United Front

Chapter 5

Walking out of the library, Zuri gave a content sigh as she leaned on Luke. "I can't believe the 'Mythology' section didn't have any myths and legends...," she mumbled out loud.

"Well when you think about it, I don't think Pokémon would take the time to write something that's not really confirmed to be true." The male Eevee looked at the Zorua as he leaned on her. "It sorta makes sense."

"I count as the exception," Andrew raised his paw before looking ahead at the Riolu. "Rai, what exactly are we doing now?"

"Our first actual mission, what else?" Rai pumped a paw into the air. "I'm so pumped, little guy!" The Riolu excitedly picked Andrew up and spun him around.

"Woah, oah, oah!" Andrew shouted while Luke and the Zoura laughed from behind. "Don't spin me too much, I haven't eaten yet!" His face could be seen turning comically green.

"Yeah, maybe you should put him down." Luke spoke, looking at Rai. "You're gonna make him puke, Rai."

"...Fine." The Riolu childishly pouted, stopping in place. "Sorry 'bout that, 'Drew." She placed him down, making him cover his mouth while swallowing some barf.

"I'm okay now..." The Pikachu sigh of relief. "Just keep in mind that me and Luke don't have iron stomachs like Pokémon do, 'Ri."

As Rai put the Pikachu down, Luke's eyes drifted over to Zuri. "Hey, um..." The Eevee spoke awkwardly. "...Zuri?"

"Yes?" The Zoura looked at the Eevee. "What's up?"

"I just... Wanted to thank you again." Luke put a paw on Zuri's cheek and began softly playing with the fur there. "You really didn't have to take care of me up to now, but you still did. And you know..." He blushed as he gave a smile.

"Y-You..." The Zoura didn't notice a tear coming down, since a red hue surrounded her entire face. "About what?"

"Well it's just that..." The Eevee looked into her eyes, smiling sheepishly. "I think that you're really great." Luke slowly moved his paw, his cheeks turning red.

Zuri could be seen gleaming from the compliment. "Thanks, Luke," she responded just before she gave an unconscious lick to Luke's cheek. "Even though I met you for a day, you seem great as well."

The Eevee's face turned a bright shade of red as he looked at the female Zorua. "T-Thanks..." Luke decided to return the affection by placing a long-lasting lick on her cheek. "...That's new. Licking..."

Andrew noticed the two licking each other, and almost gagged in disgust. "Ooh... Great, if I'm really committed to Rai, I might have to start licking her as well..." He turned to the Riolu and sighed. "How much longer?" He lied to everyone, "My feet are killing me."

"Not that much further." The Riolu replied, looking down at the Pikachu. "Want me to carry you or something?"

He shook his head. "No, I'm fine. I was just..." He quickly moved next to her so Luke and Zuri couldn't hear. "I was just weirdly disgusted by those two licking... Don't tell them that, though."

"Don't be so mean, 'Drew." Rai told him. "I think it's really adorable how Luke decided to be all mushy towards Zuri. Same for her, I've never seen her so affectionate."

"Yeah, trust me," The Pikachu tried to say towards himself, "I never saw Luke this passionate towards other people or himself. Not even when he was writing!" He looked down before sighing. "And I know that passion like that rarely gets reached by someone else, so why would I try it?"

"Don't worry about all that, little guy." The Riolu chuckled, picking him up happily. "You're already passionate about something, aren't you?" She whispered her last few words into Andrew's ear.