The Search for a Home- A Jolteon Fanfic

Chapter 14 : Reunion

Chapter 14

Chapter 14- Reunion

Jolt and Ripple were led out of the city, and deep into the snowy forest beyond. As they marched, Jolt frantically thought of a way out of the situation without injuring anyone, but the prospect was hopeless. The only real solution was to paralyze them all with a 360 thunder wave, but then he would hit Ripple, and Jolt doubted he could carry her to safety fast enough. It wasn't long before they came to an outcropping of stone, with several caves inside of it. They were out of time; there was no escape now. They led him passed the entrance and into an empty chamber, that Jolt concluded must have been used for meetings and such. There, the group split up, Jolt and Ripple in the center, the others lining the walls and Snow covering the exit. Sparky slowly padded up to them, and took a seat across from them. The atmosphere in the room grew still, which unnerved Jolt and Ripple to no end. Sparky looked them up and down. She regarded Jolt happily, but Ripple bitterly. "Well, it's not the cave, but its home. Take a seat guys, we aren't gonna hurt you." Something about her relaxed tone put Jolt at ease, and they both sat, although Ripple regarded Sparky with the same bitter expression. For a moment their eyes met, and one could almost feel the jealousy and negativity between the two. Ripple wasn't stupid: she knew exactly why Sparky didn't like her, and what she wanted. But Ripple wasn't going to let her have it. He's mine, she mouthed, effectively ending the stare. Sparky turned her attention back to Jolt. In an effort to get Ripple back for mouthing that, she said: "Anyway, Jolt. It's good to have you back. Welcome home."

Sparky gave him a genuine smile, which caught him off guard. He said nothing, only returning the smile and shifting into a comfortable position. Sparky's revenge had worked exactly as she had planned it, as Ripple now sat there, angry that she would suggest taking Jolt away. While Ripple fumed, Sparky began. "Ever since that day that… you know… things happened back on the mountain, we, and I do mean all of us, have seriously regretted what we did to you. I regret turning my back on you when you needed me. From the bottom of my heart, Jolt, I'm sorry." She moved forward and embraced him, and for the first time since the incident he felt himself let go of his anger, and hugged her back. Sparky was glad that he had forgiven her that much, and decided to press forward. Once their hug was over, she looked him in his eyes, and gently added: "And I haven't, nor will I ever stop loving you." Jolt blushed, and looked away, causing Sparky to do the same while Ripple sat there in utter shock. Who the hell did she think she was?

Sparky went and laid next to him, on her back, with her head in his lap. She hid a triumphant smile as she lay, loving the feeling of them touching again. Around them the others began to relax and settle in, Sky and Flame cuddling together for the first time that Jolt had seen. Ripple went bright red, and figured by now she had had enough. She scooted next to Jolt, and laid her head on his shoulder. She nuzzled his cheek, and put one of her arms around his neck. He leaned his head on hers and happily nuzzled back, unsure why she had chosen now to show affection, but not minding at all. His eyes were closed, and as a result he didn't see the two jealous looks the three were getting. Snow longed to be the one lying with her head in his lap. She wanted him to herself again, like she had before they had met everyone, or when they had visited the city together, or when she was in heat. Snow laid down with her head facing the rock, pawing at the ground aimlessly, the memories of having him in her causing her to blush bright red. The other, surprisingly, was Breeze. She was still the only one in the group who hadn't ever had someone love her, and she was tired of waiting. She wanted Jolt, and the sight of the two females all over him made her blush and turn away angrily. Why couldn't she have him like that?

"So Jolt, will you stay with us?" Breeze asked hopefully, while trying to conceal her blush. Jolt looked at her, then to Sparky, then to Ripple. "Well, I guess maybe a few days couldn't hurt…" Ripple looked up at him, surprised. "What about the battle? What about my sisters?" she asked, not really wanting to stay. "We'll wait for three days, then see what to do from there." Rubi stepped forward. "Your sister, Sun, had been informed that you two are safe from harm." Ripple looked at her, surprised, while Jolt gave her a thankful smile, which she returned. After that, they all dispersed to their rooms, Sparky taking Jolt into her chamber, and Ripple with him. Once everyone was gone, Breeze stopped Snow as she was about to leave. "Look, we need to talk. I think perhaps we can work something out." Snow looked at her, very confused, but nevertheless followed her to her room.