"It's been so long" she hops off her stump and tries to hug you
"DON'T COME ANY CLOSER!"
"Aww, is that how you greet an old friend?"
"You are NOT my friend, don't pretend you've forgotten what you did,"
"I don't see what you're so upset about, you survived," she huffs
"No thanks to you,"
Throughout the exchange Bisharp has become noticeably uncomfortable, "So you know each other,"
"It was a long time ago," you speak softly, almost a whisper "Eleven years ago, I was a trainer, and she was my first and only pokemon. It started out great, she was exceptionally strong and we beat two gyms before she evolved," You grit your teeth, "But everything changed when she evolved. She was much more powerful, but she became conceited and when we finally lost a battle she blamed me. I'll admit it was partially my fault. A few days later, she led me out into the middle of the forest and just dissappeared, abandoning me,"
"Don't be such a baby, you're fine,"
"FINE? FINE! YOU THINK I'M FINE!?" dropping your bag you pull up the front of your shirt revealing the massive x-shaped scar covering the front of your torso. "A Zangoose hit me with an x-scissor, I WAS LEGALLY DEAD, fortunately a Gardevoir found me and was able to restart my heart, they dropped me off at the closest Poke-center"
"I-" you don't let her speak
"That's not even the worst of it, I had lost so much blood, I needed an immediate transfusion. Poke-centers don't stock human blood, I got a transfusion of Primape blood. It fucked up my brain, I can't control my anger, I KILLED A MAN YESTERDAY,"
"I-" she tries to interrupt "SHUT THE FUCK UP, you ruined my-,"
Suddenly you can't speak "Much better" Mira's eyes are glowing with power, "Now that I have your attention, listen up" she pokes you in the chest with her wand, "I apologize for abandoning you all those years ago, at the time it seemed like the best option," her gaze drops, "I came to regret that decision, I didn't think you would take me back, even if I could find you again, so I didn't even try," She sounds surprisingly sincere and you hate that you believe her, "I didn't know what you had gone through. I apologize" she releases her control over you "I'm going to offer you a choice, Stay here with us as part of the pack, or leave, no strings attached"
Despite having control of your voice back you still find yourself unable to speak.
"You don't have to answer now, take some time, think about it. Give me your answer tomorrow. I really hope you stay" she hugs you quickly and gestures towards Bisharp who ushers you out of the room. Once you are a good distance from the room he starts speaking,
"That was unbelievable, she killed the last one who yelled at her like that,"
"Not sure if I'm lucky or not,"
"Lucky for sure, Some of us would kill to be held in such high regard,"
"She's just trying to use me,"
"Well, after hearing your story I can't really blame you for being suspicious, but Alpha isn't like that, at least not anymore,"
Your stomach chooses this moment to announce its emptiness and you remember that you haven't eaten anything substantial in two days.
"Well, in the meantime let's get you some food," As you make your way back to the central area you feel a slight twinge in your head, before Mira's voice resonates in your ears,
"Attention all, we have a very special guest in our home today. His name is Ethan and he is a human. He is my friend, so give him the respect you'd give me, that is all,"
"Shit. Did she just tell everyone that I'm here?"
"What's wrong with that?" Bisharp asks, "No one will try to mess with you," "Maybe, but they will try to be all buddy-buddy to get closer to her, and that'll just piss me off,"
Bisharp takes you to one of the stands and grabs some cooked fish. You notice that he hands two small pieces of wood emblazoned with Mira's birthmark to the vendor.
"Currency? That's almost as surprising as the english," Bisharp hands you one of the fish and the two of you sit together at the side of the main hall. While you are eating you can feel the stares of most of the inhabitants as they pass. A few get too close for your tastes, and they receive your most sinister glare. Most back off, but one seems undaunted. To your irritation a Buneary walks right up and sits next to you.
"What?" you speak tersely trying to discourage the small rabbit,
"Are you Ethan?" "Yeah, so why don"t you just run along and-,"
She interrupts you with a slew of questions: where are you from, what are you doing here, how old are you, how do you know Alpha, and finally are you going to stay here.
"Go away," you don't even entertain the notion of conversing with her, you are tired, hungry, and overwhelmed. You eat in silence hoping she'll get bored but she just sits there watching you intently.
"Are you Alpha's mate?" You choke, and Bisharp whacks your back several times to dislodge the piece of fish.
"W-what makes you think I'm her mate?"
"It's spring,"
"What of it?"
"Mating season," Bisharp states, "I can see why she'd think that. Alpha has never taken a mate, and then here you are, you arrive just before mating season and Alpha calls you her friend. She doesn't call anyone her friend. I'd bet there are many who are thinking along these lines," you hang your head,
"Shit," you grumble to yourself, "No, I am not her mate,"
"Do you have a mate?"
"No,"
"Then why not be Alpha's mate?"
"Fucking hell, because I'm a human,"
"So? Pokemon mate outside their species," you groan
"It's different for humans," "How?" "Arceus dammit, I don't know it just is," She pouts for a moment,
"That's stupid," Apparently bored she runs off, and you sigh in relief.
"I hate kids, they have no restraint," Bisharp chuckles "I love that about them, there's nobody more honest than a child,"
"I'm sick of everyone staring at me, is there somewhere I can take a nap in peace?" you get to your feet. Bisharp thinks for a moment,
"Most of us sleep in a communal area, but I bet we could find you an empty room,"
"Alright, I just need my," you look around only to realize you dropped your bag when you were yelling at Mira. "Shit, I left my bag in the workroom,"
"Alright, lets grab it," As you get close to the room you hear several voices arguing,
"We can't allow a human to be wandering about our home, even if he is your friend,"
"I don't see what you're getting so worked up about, a single human is no threat to us. Also if he's Alpha's friend, then doesn't that make him a friend of everyone here?" you yank aside the veil
"Don't go deciding things like that on your own, I'll decide who my friends are,"
Mira has been joined by a pair of pokemon, on the left a wizened Staraptor, and on the right, an aged Quagsire.
"What are you doing here, this is a private meeting!" the Staraptor squawks
"Maybe you should Keep it down then, half the tree can hear you yelling," you fire back immediately. Mira giggles as the Staraptor puffs himself up indignantly,
"You insolent cretin, I could kill you where you-" he doesn't get to finish his threat as Mira pins him to a wall with Psychic.
"You're forgetting something very important," her voice drips with malice "Ethan is here under my protection, if you threaten him again I will not hesitate to break both of your wings and drop you into a ravine. Do I make myself clear?" he nods so quickly and furiously, you almost feel bad for him, almost. Satisfied, she turns to address you.
"So Ethan, you haven't made your decision already have you?"
"I'm here for my bag and I need a quiet place to sleep for a bit,"
"You haven't changed a bit, get a little food in your belly and it's off to sleep,"
"It's been eleven years. I'm not the same person you knew back then," She pouts for a second before smiling devilishly
"You're so cold, you must need someone to warm, you, up," she saunters up to you as she speaks and punctuates her three final words by walking her fingers up your chest.
"Where's my bag?" You deadpan
"I had it moved to where you'll be sleeping,"
"Okay, where is that?"
"My, room," you pinch the bridge of your nose
"Why? You know what, no, no I don't want to deal with this right now. I need to sleep. Where is it?"
"I'll take you, our meeting is over anyways. Thank you for your advice as always but I won't be taking it this time," Mira thanks the two advisors, and dismisses Bisharp.
"Shall we go?"
"Might as well," Mira takes your hand as she leads you towards the back of the tree. You're just tired so you let it happen. You quickly reach a room blocked off by purple ivy, and are led inside. Immediately you notice how nice it smells, it's a warm, comforting aroma that puts your mind at ease. Your bag is sitting next to the entrance, so you just grab your sleeping bag out of it and slide up next to a wall. You're asleep within a minute.
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