Ash's Dark Past *DISCONTINUED*

Betrayal (Onikage's PoV)

What was this strange feeling? It felt like the way I did before I turned into this. Before I was betrayed. When my family cared for me, and actually liked me. Was this... No. I haven't felt it in centuries. Why would I just feel this now all of the sudden? Then again, I have been feeling really close to Ash lately. Like he was my younger brother or something. It was weird. I was never older than anyone, so how could I know what feeling like an older brother feel like? Kyle should know that. Well, obviously, cause he was my older brother, before I... Well, no use in feeling sorry for myself. I then hear a loud thud come from where Ash was. Oh no. He'd passed out again! I told him he'd wind up over working himself again, but did he listen to me? No! Ash suddenly appeared in front of me. "I told you you'd pass out, Ash." "Sorry." Ash was looking down at his arm. The mark. It has reappeared. That's right. It had been four days since we first met. The mark vanished as I stared horrified. Four days had passed. That left 9 days for Ash to tell his friends or else, I'd be forced to take over Ash's body. "A-ash..." "Don't be sorry. It's not your fault." He still wouldn't look me in the eye. Why? "Yes it is. If I hadn't offered the deal to you, then you wouldn't have to tell them in order for me not to possess you." "No, it isn't. I'm the coward who isn't telling them." I then remembered what Silver had whispered into Ash's ear when he attacked Ash yesterday. About what would happen to him and Serena if he told anyone else. This really is my fault. Ash now has to choose whether he'd rather risk his own life and not tell Bonnie and Clemont, or tell them and risk his and Serena's lives to Silver. "Ash. I'm so sorry I got you into this." "Don't be. I'm used to this. Making decisions that could potentially ruin my life." What was he talking about? Ash looked up, and I was overwhelmed with guilt. He was crying. "It's just he story of my life. Make one decision, risk my life. Make another decision, risk my life and one of my friends. It's the same story over and over again!" He started sobbing and he fell to his hands and knees. "I always feel like a screw up, even when I win. I always feel like I can't show myself in front of anyone otherwise they'd make fun of me and tourture me with it. It's just how my worthless life goes." I didn't know what to do. I wasn't allowed to show affection for my human, but I felt like Ash was different. So I did the only thing I could think of. I got up and hugged him. I could tell he was surprised. "Your life isn't worthless, Ash. Your lucky enough to have one. And your definitely not a screw up. I don't care what decision you make. Whether not to tell them or tell them." "I- I don't even know who I am." "Well I do. Your a brave soul who cares for his friends, his family, and his Pokemon. Ash, you're the coolest human I know, and I've met a lot of them, believe it or not." Ash let out a chuckle. "I want to protect you, Ash. I..." I drifted off, wondering how he'd react, but he beat me to the punch. "I know. You think of me as a younger brother." "H-how did you-" "Just like you can read my thoughts, I can apparently read yours. And, for the record, I think of you as a brother, too." He plastered a sad smile on his face, and I just smiled back. "Well, there's something you don't see everyday." I tussle his hair. "A demon and a human thinking of each other as brothers. What a story to tell." I laugh. Ash suddenly hugs me, and whispers, "thank you, Onikage." I didn't move for a second, but then returned the hug. "Anytime, Ash..." And with that, Ash started waking up.