[BOOK 1 - Female Yandere Lopunny] Meanie! Dance With Me!

Part VII - Revolution

Ian whisks you through the gymnasium doors, and immediately you are flashed by bulging, pulsing neon lights. Joy and laughter erupt from the many students and parents present in the room.

"The ceremony's over?" Ian scans the packed crowd. "Thank goodness. We would've had to sit through boring speeches."

Lopunny hugs your arm. You look at her, unable to tell whether she's nervous or if she's just trying to keep you to herself. Like any of these hundred random people could steal you away in a heartbeat. In Lopunny's eyes, you see hot ambition, a desire to keep you for an eternity. Maybe that's just love.

You snap out of it, the long stare between yourself and Lopunny. Ian shakes your shoulder, instantly receiving a cold glance from Lopunny when she notices him lay a finger on you.

"I'm sure you'll want to see Bella before anything else," Ian says, grinning. Bella's his sister, a young girl around your age who happens to be an aspiring Pokémon trainer. But not just for battling; for dancing as well. Bella's always had a knack for announcing to the world that she wants to be the greatest dancer along with a full team of elegant Pokémon.

Once upon a time you and Bella shared talk of your future plans back in Ian's old treehouse. She once told you, "If I ever get famous and learn how to be a professional dancer, you're learning with me. Together we'll light up television and become stars!"

It was such a funny dream back then...

Now you're sure she's capable of achieving it.

"Bella!" Ian calls out, attracting some startled looks from the randoms. Just when you think Bella didn't hear him call for her, there she is, emerging from the crowd in a beautiful black dress and tan dress shoes, her long dark hair now tied back into a ponytail.

She smiles when she sees the two of you, rushing over to meet you.

"You're late!" she exclaims over the happy clamor in the room.

Ian laughs, receiving a hug from her. "I know. I wanted to bring our good friend along. You two get along well."

Bella looks to you, smiling hard. "You can say that again. How've you been?" Then you're pulled into a hug too. You smell her hair for the two seconds it's next to your nose. Sweet honey and lavender.

Lopunny watches the whole interaction unfold before her, not amused in the slightest.

"I've been okay, maybe even better than ever," you say and look at Lopunny who is simply standing there, cold as stone. Unblinking. She watches Bella like a hawk.

Bella doesn't take notice of the glare. "Ian, is this your new Pokémon? She's so tall! Taller than me."

You start to answer for him. "Actually—"

"No! She belongs to them!" Ian blurts, pointing directly at you. "Can you believe that?!"

Bella gasps, approaching Lopunny. "No way...! You guys are a team?" She glances at you curiously. "How did you manage that? Your parents are cuckoo-crazy about how dangerous Pokémon are." Her eyes light up. "Did you sneak it past them?!"

"No!" you finally answer. "I told them they can't control me anymore. Lopunny's not dangerous. I couldn't just let her die."

Ian tilts his head. "Let her die?"

Lopunny hugs onto you desperately. She doesn't want to let you go.

"That's adorable," Bella says. "But listen—let's not waste time, I wanna dance!" She points and you follow her finger, finding the part of the gym where everyone is dancing and singing and having a great time. Everyone is a free spirit, even the various Pokémon.

Ian crosses his arms, a smirk on his face. "Go ahead. Don't be all shy now."

You feel Bella take your hand, pulling you easily away from Lopunny. "Come on, dance with me!"

You don't get to see Lopunny's face in time but suddenly the air around you is heavy and bitter. There is a strong salty taste in your mouth.

You have allowed her to be fueled by anger. You have set the fire off inside her. You can taste it, hear it, feel it all. In some way, you and her are one and the same. Somehow, you feel you share a spiritual connection with her. That right now, behind you is a Pokémon bent on longing, on desire.

On destruction.