A little love story between Lucario and Braixen

Ch 54

Asriel looked over to Nightmare as he sat in his last period, sitting close to Flae and Brittney with Orron across from him. "Okay, everyone. Today we will be having a relaxing day, so feel free to do whatever you want. You may cook, but only if you clean after," Mrs. Seer said, getting a collective cheer from the class. "Good. I feel like doing nothing today," Orron slumped, but Asriel was having nothing of it. "French Toast anybody?" Asriel asked his four comrades, getting a yeah from them. "Orron, you mind helping me?" Asriel asked, chuckling on the inside when Orron groaned. "FINE! But only if I get two helpings," Orron replied. "Fine by me. Now, let's get to cooking," Asriel said as he stood up. As he walked by Nightmare, he stopped to look at the Dark Eeveelution. Nightmare looked like a wreck, his fur all messed up, his eyes having heavy bags under them, and he was shaking lightly as if he were cold.

"Would you like some French toast, Nightmare?" Asriel asked kindly. Nightmare's head shot up, looking surprised, and Asriel couldn't blame him. Despite him being a Shadow Warrior, Asriel still saw him as a friend. "Yeah. Thanks," Nightmare mumbled, getting Asriel to chuckle. "Well then! Come on!" Asriel laughed, dragging Nightmare from his seat. "W-w-wait! Why?" Nightmare asked, shocked by the Lucarios actions. "You have to help too you know!" Asriel grinned. "Aren't you afraid I'll poison it or something?" Nightmare questioned, leering at Asriel.

Asriel only smiled, placing a paw on his shoulder. "We are still friends, aren't we? At least, during school hours?" Asriel asked lightly. Nightmare looked at Asriel before he smiled, nodding in agreement.

Asriel could feel that Orron was tense around Nightmare, and he explained everything in his mind. "He is still one of us, on the inside," Asriel told him. It took Orron a while, but he and Nightmare were soon cracking jokes like best buds. "So, have you played the newest Kingdom Hearts Asriel?" Nightmare asked, Asriel shaking his head. "The most I ever had played was Re: coded," Asriel replied with a laugh. "Do you know who Akira is? Doesn't she make a wonderful Disney Princess?" Orron asked.

"Sorry bud, but she isn't a princess," Asriel replied with a laugh. "Yes, she is," Orron said, saying it like it was obvious. "Does she have a movie?" Asriel countered, starting to get annoyed. "Well, no," Nightmare responded when they started to finalize the French Toast. "Does she unnecessarily break out in a song?" Asriel then asked. "No," Orron said. "So, therefore, she is NOT a Disney princess!" Asriel snapped. "But since it is a Disney game, she is a Disney princess," Nightmare countered.

The rest of the class was spent with the three arguing over if either or not she was a princess. "Okay, cool it you two," Flae said, starting to get annoyed, as the temperature showed. All three of them went silent, making the Flareon smile before asking Brittney where should they meet after school to do some shopping. I know a very certain holiday is coming up," Flae said, staring directly at Asriel. "Yeah. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year," Brittney giggled, making Asriel freeze. 'Oh no! Christmas is in a week and I hadn't bought Brittney anything! And That is our six month anniversary!' Asriel thought. "Then how about the mall? I am sure they have a lot of presents- I mean things you would like," Asriel suggested with a faint blush. If Brittney caught on to the mistake, she didn't show it as she nodded. "Sounds fun to me! Meet up at the Post Oak Mall?" Brittney asked. "YES! I mean, sure! Let's go there right after school," Asriel replied with a happy grin. "And who are YOU shopping for Asie," Brittney asked with a teasing smirk.

Luckily, Asriel was saved by Flae asking Brittney if she should stop by her house. "I can drive us around," Flae offered. "Nah, I will. It has been a while since I drove," Brittney replied, getting a nod from her fellow fire-type as they left, as it was the end of class. Before he could leave, Asriel was stopped by Nightmare. "Mrs. Seer wants to talk to us," Nightmare said, surprising him.

"I see that you two have managed to repair your friendship," Mrs. Seer commented when Asriel walked into her office. "Yes, ma'am. I had realized that our.... argument was pointless," Asriel replied, getting a nod from the Alakazam. "What was the argument anyway? It must have been pretty bad if you were refusing to talk to Nightmare for two weeks," Mrs. Seer said, making Asriel freeze. "Yes, ma'am. It was just that I had blown it out of proportion. Asriel had accidentally bumped into me, making me drop my books," Nightmare replied with a very convincing sheepish smile. The Alakazam nodded again, telling them that they were excused.

"Have a good day, Mrs. Seer," Asriel said before they left, slinging his backpack over one shoulder. After a moment, Nightmare spoke again. "Hey, Asriel. Can I ask a question?" Nightmare asked in a hesitant tone. "Sure: fire away," Asriel replied as they started to go up the stairs. "Is Flae seeing someone else?" Nightmare asked, surprising Asriel so much that he almost fell up the stairs. "Dude! Flae is still head over heels for you!" Asriel replied, answering like that was a stupid question, which it kind of was. Nightmare nodded, looking relieved.... till they reached the top of the stairs, a look of complete shock soon covering his face.

Asriel followed his line of sight, turning to see that Flae was pinned next to the wall, a Quiliva kissing her deeply. Before Asriel could speak again, Nightmare ran past the two, but not fast enough for Asriel not to see the tears falling from his face. The Quiliva smirked as Flae pushed him away, looking furious. "Why the hell did you do that you pervert?!" Flae scowled, relieving Asriel, but he was still furious. "It is clear that the Umbreon doesn't like you anymore, so I thought that you wouldn't mind a real mon showing you a good time," the Quiliva replied with a smirk that it would have taken a blind and deaf Pokemon not to catch the implications behind that tone.

Before Flae could have been charged with first-degree murder, Asriel knocked the Quiliva out with a little water magic, shocking the fire type due to the coldness of the water. "Flae, we have to get to Nightmare, now!" Asriel said, grabbing Flae's paw and racing in the direction of Nightmare, a slight trace of pure Darkness in the air, one that Asriel knew belonged to Nightmare. "What happened?!? Nightmare looked like his heart was torn to shreds!" Zoey said, soon joining them. Asriel told her what happened, the Zorua gasping in anger.

"I knew Colt was a fucking horn dog!" Zoey swore, her eyes blazing with anger. "Where is h-," Asriel managed to say before he reached the commons, a curtain of pure darkness in front of them. Asriel braced himself as he ran through the darkness; icy cold depression pierced through his body, but he kept running, forcing his way through the tears.

As expected, Nightmare was on the ground, sobbing hysterically to himself as his body shook. "Nightmare...," Asriel began, moving to him slowly. The Umbreon's head snapped upwards, his eyes scarlet as he glared at Asriel and Flae. "You FUCKING lied to me! I thought we were friends!" Nightmare yelled, making Asriel take a step back. He tried to explain, but his mouth seemed sealed shut as Nightmare through the glare to Flae. "Stay the fuck away from me!" Nightmare yelled at her, tears falling out of his eyes freely. Before Flae could try to explain herself, the darkness seemed to suck in on itself, and when it vanished, so did Nightmare.

Okay. Nightmare and Flae are no more! Or are they? Keep reading to find out!

Sneek peek: Nightmare sings a song to Flae, confessing his inner emotions about them being together.

Till next time,

Peace out mi Pokemans!