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Next day, Pikachu awoke from his sleep as a sharp pain in his arm started to hit him. As he looked to his right arm, he couldn't notice any external injuries. "Why can't I live one single day without a chronic pain like this?" asked Pikachu to himself as he went to get the healing meds from his damaged medicine box.

Half an hour later, the pain had reduced its intensity a bit, letting Pikachu move his arm again. Then, he could hear slight knocking noises from the door. "Hi! Pikachu!" "Hi!" "Hi! Hello?" said an high pitched voice.

"Hi Eevee! I'm going to have freakfast right now!" Said Pikachu trying to calm the cub waiting for him. It seems that he had a very good memory when it came to remember the path to his room. "Alright! Bye!" Eevee said as he went to have breakfast. But, as he walked, he bumped into Raichu, who also was feeling hungry after waking up. "Hi Raichu! What's for breakfast?" Eevee asked as he walked by her side.

"Chocolate! Go figure!" said Raichu smiling. "I'm going to have some right now too, thanks for telling me!" said Eevee as both went to eat their chocolate.

Soon after, Pikachu went down, and joined Raichu and Eevee.

"Are you OK?" asked Raichu as she looked at Pikachu's face with worry. "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking" said Pikachu

"Where were you while we were at the Championship?" asked Eevee. "Didn't I already told you? I was buying things at the commercial distict" said Pikachu.

"Yeah, but I don't know what did you do there! I wanted to know why didn't you came with me..." said Eevee, looking down.

"I had to do it yesterday! You know I'm your friend, and I don't like being separated from you" said Pikachu. Of course he would have joined Eevee to any other activity, but Pikachu was really afraid of the idea of battling.

"Well... I'm so sorry! We can do anything today!" said Pikachu trying to cheer up the suffering cub.

Eevee then looked to Raichu, and felt even sadder to recall that Raichu wasn't with him either. Then, she felt a warm sensation in her heart. "Hey! I've got an idea!" Raichu announced happily. "Why don't we go to the theme park today?" asked Raichu. Eevee smiled, and nodded enthusiastically.

Pikachu then had an idea to do some of his favorite things today. He just went to his room, and started packing things for them to go.

"Woo! ! I'm going to the theme park!" said Eevee excitedly. "And you're coming too! How did you know that I was really looking forward to going there with you!" said Eevee smiling happily. "It's a surprise! But we need to get going fast" said Raichu as she started to pack her things for the theme park too. As they were about to go, Espeon found Eevee running up and down the corridors. "Where are you going?" said Espeon curious as she stopped Eevee from running. "Hey Espeon! I'm going to the theme park with Pikachu and Raichu! Weee!" said Eevee happily. Espeon then remembered Ginger's battle, and wondered how could she be battling legendaries one day, and going to the theme park with an Eevee cub and a shy Pikachu another day. In fact, she couldn't understand how did Ginger spent the rest of the day after winning the World Championship. She didn't celebrate it, or have a party, or go to any other important event afterwards.

"Do you want to come?" asked Eevee.

"Oh! Sorry! I already have other tasks to do today!" said Espeon. Eevee though how boring must be working on Sunday! "Okay don't worry! Will you play with me another day?" said Eevee.

"Oh, that's okay" said Espeon, as Pikachu finally entered the room, finding Eevee. "There you are! Let's get going, or we'll be late!" said Pikachu cheerfully. Eevee smiled and nodded happily.

"Are you coming too?" said Espeon.

"Yeah! It seems that Eevee was a bit frustated from my abscence yesterday." said Pikachu. "Well, it's time to go! Bye, Espeon!" said Pikachu happily. Espeon returning the gesture. Once they reunited with Raichu, they went to have a wonderful day to the theme park!

Once they got there, they were amazed by the great amount of rides there were, and also the breathtaking effect of the huge rollercoaster and the rollercoaster cars. They were in the main stage of the park. As Raichu made sure that Eevee didn't run away alone, Pikachu decided to introduce Eevee to one of his favorite rollercoaster rides there.

"Eevee, I want to show you the Rock Tunnel!" said Pikachu excitedly. "You want to ride this ride? It's a roller coaster that drops really fast! Pikachu continued as he grinned at Eevee. Eevee was scared, but excited at the same time.

"You can count on me, Pikachu!" said Eevee happily. Soon, the trio was ready to go! They went to the queue, and in a short time, they were on their way to the coaster car. "Here we go!" said Eevee, as the roller coaster started. The ride was really exciting, as Pikachu had warned Eevee. Suddenly, the coaster car was in the air. "Woohoo! We're in the air!" shouted Eevee, as he enjoyed the ride. The ride seemed to last a very long time, as they slowly got back to the ground.

"Wow! That was the best ride ever!!" added Raichu.

After the roller coaster, the trio decided to do some other rides and games in the park.

"Uhhh... What about ice cream?" said Raichu, suggesting something they all wanted.

"Great idea! Let's go!" replied Pikachu excitedly. The trio made a trip to the ice cream shop, and got lots of ice creams. Once they finished, Eevee wanted to ride on "The Sky Tower" and see the ocean.

"Okay! Let's go!" said Pikachu. The ride wasn't in fact a rollercoaster, but rather a very tall elevator with a small platform on top, from where it could be seen the city from afar.

"Eevee, look at the city! It's so beautiful!" added Raichu.

"It sure is." added Pikachu happily.

"Aww... Eevee, look! What an amazing look!" added Raichu.

"I see it! And... That's the ocean! " answered Eevee.

They kept staring to the great views for quite a long time, until they decided to go back down, feeling refreshed.

"We'll have to come here again, won't we, Raichu?" said Eevee happily.

"Uh-huh, let's do it!" replied Raichu.

Once they were done, they decided to go to the 'Tilt-a-whirl' for some more fun. Raichu then decided to get a pizza for Eevee, and took him to one special ride for cubs. As she made sure that Eevee couldn't see her, she turned to Pikachu.

"I haven't talked to you that much, that's for sure." said Raichu "Do you want to talk about ourselves now?"

"Of course. Let's have some fun!" replied Pikachu excitedly. "Well, I didn't really mean to get into a ride. In fact, I would prefer to talk with you here, in a relaxed place. Are you okay with that?" said Raichu.

Pikachu started to feel a fear which he didn't feel since the first times he saw Raichu. He felt frightened that Raichu would attack him if she didn't like his answers, so he started to build a bit of an adrenaline inside him.

"Pikachu, it's okay." said Raichu. "I only want to know you a bit better, that's all. Do you want to sit in that bench over there?" She said as she pointed to an empty bench.

Pikachu walked to the bench, thinking what to say. He was afraid of what she would say to him. Really afraid. He walked over and sat down.

"Are you comfortable there?" said Raichu, as she looked at him.

"Well, um... Yes." said Pikachu, as he started to feel a bit of relief. "Good. Then what is it that you want to know about me?" said Pikachu in a really low volume.

"Well. I was wondering why didn't you want to come to the Championship. I know that it's a bit overwhelming to see all those people and Pokémon, but would you have done it if only your friends were there?" asked Raichu.

Pikachu though deeply about what to answer. Of course, the real answer was obvious. The fact he couldn't battle scarred his mind deeply, making him develop a fear for battling ever since the incident. He was afraid that Raichu might get very angry with him for not wanting to battle, and even lash out at him. He didn't want to tell that to Raichu, of course.

"Well, I guess I'm just a bit unlucky with dates! Just that day I had to go shopping! There was an important discount on potions!"

Raichu thought for a moment. She knew that Pikachu worked hard for the wellbeing of the cubs. But she also knew that he wouldn't let those things get in his way of living his life like he wanted to. She knew it was his choice, after all. Raichu didn't understand his meaning, but accepted what he said. She gave him a smile. She was quite confident that Pikachu had a deeper problem, but didn't want to rush to get any hints.

"What do you like to do in your free time?" asked Raichu.

"Oh, you mean like what I did before you came?" replied Pikachu with an scared tone again.

"Yes. Do you have any friends out here?" asked Raichu.

Pikachu thought deeply. Did he like to be alone, or did he want to have someone around that cared for him? It should be a clear question to anyone, but, for him, his previous experiences made him feel like he was worthless, not deserving anyone's attention. "Oh, um. I actually don't have friends, as I spent all my time checking on the cubs! They are all my friends in a way" said Pikachu. "But I guess I do like to be alone sometimes, or with the cubs, when I go to the places that they enjoy visiting."

Raichu smiled. It was a bit saddening for her to confirm that Pikachu didn't have a life outside of the orphanage.

"Did you make any friends?" asked Raichu, trying to think of ways to help Pikachu to feel better.

"Yeah! I had a friend named Jack! He was always there! I had good times with him..." He said as he started to think about Jack. He was his trainer, the one who helped him to be stronger, but, most important, to care for the others before oneself. Jack gave him lots of advice on how to improve himself. He even trained him personally a lot, helping him become the loving soul he was. But it was so unfair that everything ended that way!

"I... I think I need to go..." said Pikachu, as he started to feel his eyes start to water.

"I'm sorry Raichu, but I need to go. I really need to be alone. I know you wanted to talk for a longer time, but I really need to go" said Pikachu, trying to hold back the tears. He always tried to be strong for his friends, but he just couldn't deal with reviving his past, happier memories. He knew that it wouldn't be fair to Raichu if he left without telling her anything.

"Hey, don't cry! I'm sorry! I understand you really want to be alone, okay?" said Raichu.

Pikachu tried to hold back, but as he couldn't keep himself from crying, he quickly ran from her and left.

"Pikachu! Pikachu! Come back!" shouted Raichu. She grabbed her handbag and though about running after him, but she decided against it. She had hurt Pikachu! What a fatal mistake! She knew that she might have messed up greatly her progress with Pikachu's friendship, and felt really guilty, even though she did it with her best intentions.

Raichu turned back around and saw Eevee staring at her. "Where's Pikachu?" asked Eevee.

"I... I don't know... I think he left. I'm sorry Eevee. Pikachu isn't very well right now, and needs to rest alone. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to worry. He is okay, and will return soon, so, don't worry, okay?" explained Raichu.

Eevee hesitantly nodded.

"Here, I will give you this" said Raichu, handing Eevee a tiny envelope.

"What's that?" asked Eevee.

"I have something for you." replied Raichu, taking someting from a box which he didn't noticed she had.

"What is it?"

"Open it and see!" said Raichu, holding the envelope close to her.

Eevee slowly opened the envelope and pulled out a photo. The photo was a cheerful image of the trio enjoing one of their previous rides!

"Awwww, It's wonderful! I love it!!" Replied Eevee.

Raichu smiled as she loved to see Eevee happy. She hugged him as she couldn't help herself.

"Eevee, I want you to keep this photo with you forever, okay?" said Raichu.

Eevee nodded. She knew that this photo was special to Raichu, and felt so loved when he was gifted it.

"You're welcome, Raichu. Thank you!" said Eevee as he trasured the photo.

Raichu smiled. It was a great moment that they had experienced. He had enjoyed their company a lot, as he still felt a bit alone in the orphanage.

"Hey, Eevee...I need to go for a bit, but I'll be back as soon as I can. Don't worry about me, ok?" said Raichu.

"Don't worry, Raichu!" Answered Eevee. Then, Raichu darted off to search for Pikachu.

It wasn't long before Raichu found Pikachu as he was resting on the grass, his head against a nearby tree. Raichu ran to Pikachu and began to softly talk to him.

"Hi, Pikachu! How are you? Are you feeling better?" asked Raichu.

Pikachu quietly smiled, as he had started to feel better after a good rest.

"Remember that I'll be always here if you need me" said Raichu.

Pikachu, then, smiled and nodded.

"I won't let you down, Pikachu!" promised Raichu.

Raichu then guided Pikachu to Eevee, and as the trio reunited, they noticed that it was getting late, so, they decided to call it a day, and return to their places.

"That was a good run, Pikachu" said Raichu.

Pikachu then grined and nodded.

"Alright, let's go back to our spot." said Raichu, as he and Pikachu began to head back to the orphanage.

Once there, they waved goodbye until next weekend, and returned to their respective homes. Of course Raichu had a room, but decided to go back to her own place. As she took part in the World Champinship, she had several weeks of free hotel, so she went back there, wondering what to do for the rest of the week, now that she had no real duties now that it was already over.

Pikachu and Eevee had dinner, and soon, they both fell asleep, exhausted by their long adventures of today.