Chapter 3

Chapter 3- Welcome to the Family

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Jolt gave Sparky a warm smile, which she returned, as if she was excited to see him. "My names Jolt, and this is Snow," he said. He then proceeded to tell her what he had told the Vaporeon, glad she didn't seem like she would turn them back out into the cold. She listened and nodded, as did some of the others, understanding. "I know what you've been through," she said. Some of us are like you: Pokémon abandoned by their trainers. I suppose while we're at it we all may as well make ourselves comfortable for introductions." They all sat or laid around the fire, Snow and Jolt together. Sparky sat next to Jolt, wanting to be near him and get to know him better. There was something about this male that she liked, and not just the fact that he was the same species as her. The Leafeon passed Jolt and Snow some berries, which they ate gratefully, while the Flareon breathed some more fire onto the now charcoal embers, relighting the fire.

Sparky went first. "I was born in captivity. My mother and father were both the Pokémon of my former trainer. Shortly after their deaths, when I was young, but able, my trainer decided I reminded him too much of his beloved Pokémon. He didn't want me around, so he abandoned me in the forest at the base of this mountain. After I got over the shock and pain of abandonment, I started looking for shelter, and a place I could call home. I was still an Eevee then, and was lucky I dint run into anyone in a foul mood. I moved up the mountain, trying to get away from the possibility of Pokémon I couldn't defend myself against, when I found this cave. It was empty, so I made my home here. I happened to find a thunderstone in the back of the room I'm staying in, and I evolved into a Jolteon. Since then I've lived here. That's my story."

When she finished, it was decided by unspoken consent to go counterclockwise sharing stories, and the Vaporeon went next. "My names River. I, like Sparky, was born into captivity. One day as me and my trainer were walking by the ocean, I found a waterstone, evolving me as I am. My trainer and I traveled here from another region... Hoenn, I think. After a few days down in the city, we were supposed to board a boat back to Hoenn. I awoke in the hotel that morning to find my trainer had packed up and left me here all alone, and I still don't know why. I was sad at first, but I got over myself and started exploring. I figured I was done with humans, so I, like Sparky, made my way up here. She agreed to let me stay here, and that's what I've been doing since." She started chewing an Oran berry, and the next, the Leafeon spoke.

"I guess I'm next. My names sky. I grew up in the wild with my parents. One day, I found a leaf stone, and that was that." Sky paused and chuckled to herself. "They didn't recognize me at first. Anyway, I left home after my parents passed, and traveled around for about a year until I met Sparky at the base of this mountain. We talked for a bit, and I told her I was ready to settle down. She offered me a place here, and I accepted." She paused for a moment. "It's too bad though. There haven't been any males here..." The Flareon shot her an annoyed glance, which made her giggle. "Any males who aren't total idiots, I mean." The Flareon rolled his eyes, and the next speaker, the Glaceon, spoke in a soft voice, like silk.

"My names Glaceon, since I've never been given a nickname, but you can call me Frost. Everyone else does." Sky walked over to sit by the Flareon, who scooted but looked away. Sky gently petted down his back with a paw, and the Flareon smiled a little. Frost continued. "I was born near the mountain in the forest below. I've lived my whole life up here, and I was considering going down into the forest again sometime to find a m-"She cut herself off, then continued. "Anyway, I had been living on my own for a while after I evolved, when I was exploring around up here. I found the cave. It had Sparky and River living in it at the time, but I figured living in here would be a nice change of scenery, even if only a little. Jolt while he wasn't looking. "Anyway," Frost continued, "It's nice to see another Glaceon after a while. And even nicer to see a male..." Everyone looked at her for a moment and she looked away, blushing hard.

"Anyway," said the Umbreon, trying to take the attention off her friend. "I'm midnight. I've got pretty much the same story as Frost, only I grew up in Hoenn. I got here by way on boat." She chuckled to herself. "I accidentally stumbled on a cruise ship one day while I was at Petallburg Harbor. No one knew I was wild. The food was pretty damn good there, too. Sometimes, I go down to the town just to get some. Sad face always gets the humans." She laid down and stretched. "Anyway, I wandered around the city, but I didn't like it. Too many humans. So I came up here, and the rest is history." Jolt already admired this girl. She didn't seem like she cared too much about anything, but he wagered she'd be a strong fighter. He was right.

The Espeon didn't move much from her position, but just looked at them. There was something about her dark eyes that Jolt got lost in for a minute. Finally, she spoke, her voice mysterious and hypnotic, almost seductive. "I am Ruby. I personally don't care much for my life before I was abandoned up here by my trainer. However, Sparky and River found me not far from here, close to death. I had gotten into a fight with an Abomasnow, while I was weakened by hunger. The fight took all my strength, and I am grateful I was found and offered refuge." Ruby promptly stopped talking, and returned to gazing at Jolt with her head on her paws. Jolt didn't mind, as he found her exceedingly beautiful, despite her mysteriousness.

Next the Flareon spoke, still being petted by sky, but obviously enjoying it. Judging by his voice, he seemed a little younger than Jolt, about 15 years of age, just entering adulthood. "My name is Flame, after my idiot trainer tried to name me flamethrower, then flame wheel." Sky started giggling again, but Flame continued. "I guess flame just stuck. Anyway, my trainer was an idiot, always picking fights and using me in battles I had no chance in. I got sick of him, and ran away. I made it onto a boat like midnight. It was somewhere in Jhoto, but I forget the place. Anyway, I ended up here, and made straight for the mountain. I figured I'd at least have a type advantage if anyone attacked. I ended up here. They offered me a place to stay, and I agreed. And now I light all the fires. Lucky me. It's nice to finally have another male around, Jolt. I hope you guys decide to stay." With that he laid back down, content with sky petting him. Jolt began to wonder if there was something going on between the two. He seemed nice, and Jolt thought they would make a good pairing.

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Sylveon spoke, her voice higher than the rest. Jolt guessed she was the youngest, barely entering adulthood. "My name is Breeze, it's a pleasure to meet you." I was born in the Unova region, but I migrated here in search of adventure. I traveled around Sinnoh for about a year, but I always liked Snowpoint city the best. The cold weather doesn't bother me much. I was walking around this mountain and the forest one day, when I ran into midnight. She told me a bunch of other Eeveeloutions were staying up here, so I figured I'd come check it out. Jolt said I could stay as long as I liked. At first, I figured I'd only stick around for a few weeks. But the place grew on me, and I decided to stay. Although, like with what sky said, I wish more males came up here. It's good to see you, Jolt."

She winked at him as she lay down, and Jolt wondered why all these Pokémon took an interest in him. This'll be interesting... he thought to himself.

Sparky stood, and the rest of them each welcomed Jolt and Snow, then walked further into the cave, some to their rooms for some rest, others to another's to chat about the newcomers. "And there you have it." Sparky said. "One big happy family. You're both welcome to stay as long as you wish." She showed them to two rooms, each with a bed made of leaves and a fire in a corner that Flame lit. Snow thanked her and headed straight for bed. Jolt stood talking to Sparky for just a moment. "Again, thanks Sparky. It's pretty safe to say we would've been screwed without you." "Don't mention it, I was happy to help," she replied. Then her eyes softened, almost to the point of bedroom eyes. She slowly encircled Jolt a few times, brushing up against him, almost seductively, and nuzzled his cheek before saying, "I really hope you choose to stay." Jolt smiled and nodded. Sparky giggled, smiling back cutely. "Goodnight, Jolty. ~" "Night, Sparky." She left, and he laid on the bed, warmed by the fire. "Interesting..." he yawned as he quickly fell asleep.