Sides of a Coin

Story by BlueMoonBango on SoFurry

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#3 of Chasing Pavements

Every story and person has a perspective.

Just like a coin, always has 2 sides.


Today is the day! Friday! And the day where I finally can get the D and 3B's! But most of all is the day I get to meet the good looking Typhlosion with my friends.

It has been days ever since I got to have his autograph in which I have always posted in my room proudly in an air-tight frame to avoid it from being damaged. I sighed as I laid down on my bed, I just can't wait for this day to start!

And tonight is the night that my feline friend will get laid. Maybe...

It has only been an hour before we meet up and I am excited about it. I get to party with my friends in Pango's Haven, and little did I know that a lot has happened during my wait.

Normal POV

Three days ago...

'Running late!' a Luxray thought as he dashed through crowds, cars and everything in sight. The Luxray's mad dash is brining attention but he does not mind one bit since he has more things to worry about. Such as being late to one of his tyrant teacher's classes: Mr. Tyrann Bite.

The Tyrantrum is one of the most infamous teachers in school. He has been known to be as a frightening poke even on his own species. He is strangely enough is an Art professor which Ban found a bit off but regardless mysterious as well.

Ban has always had an interest in the Dragon type. It is not infatuation but rather curiosity. Like why did someone as strong and as rough as his professor is an art teacher, why does he try to look threatening at all times and why is he always angry?

But those thoughts aside his temper is not to be tested with. And there goes the corner once more. As he turned he saw a Typhlosion on his way waving with a smile.

"Hi there B..." and Ban just yelled out "Sorry running late! Talk to you later!" and the black pokemon disappeared as the fire type huffed and wore a sad expression. His back hunched, hands relaxed and his ears fell flat against his skull.

He sighed as he continued to go to his workplace.

"What's wrong with me? Why am I in a funk right now?" Ignire thought as he gets in dejected.

"Hey there!" An Emboar wearing nothing but a pair of flame designed shorts and gold armbands approached him and his smile quickly faded and became a face of concern. "What's wrong buddy?" and the bulky pokemon simply runs his hand at the volcano pokemon's back.

"I-I just don't know why."

"Can you tell me what happened this morning." Asked the boar and the flame badger nods.

Then after a rundown of what has happened the flame bearded pokemon knew what was going on. He felt dejected. And he was there too, he long time ago thought he had found himself a mate. His name is Sanshin, a Samurott from another country.

They were said to be a perfect couple. Complete opposites that complement each other, fire and water, mellow and serious, tactful and blunt. But most of all is how they understand and appreciate each other despite their regular but silly disputes that would be forgotten at the end of the day.

Until one day Sanshin left without any warning and that made the boar depressed and then eventually he decided to bury himself with work, work, work. That was four years ago. A year before his junior came around.

And he has seen Sanshin in the Typhlosion. Sweet, thoughtful, sensitive and smart. But little did the Typhlosion know that the Emboar is harboring feelings for the badger, and his senior tried as much as possible to hold back.

He knows as much as the others know about the golden rule here.

"No relationships are allowed here in this group."

And he is the first one to have ever broken it. He thought that Sanshin loved him genuinely only to find out that he deserted him. Despite his sadness he also remembers and holds those wonderful memories with him.

As seen with his water drop shaped locket that is made of Bluetinire. A metal that is heat and water proof and gleams like stars. The only thing remained from their relationship.

Could it be? Is he in love? It couldn't be but he can't deny it. Fire types are as volatile as their inner fire, and once fuel is added to it. The flames will burn even brighter and stronger, and love is one of those things that can trigger such a change.

He knew what is coming for him but he cannot bring himself to discourage his junior. Cannot bring himself to confess his love and cannot bring himself to remind him about the only rule they must follow at all cost.

"He was running late and besides, he is a student. What would you expect right?" and just like that the Typhlosion's face lit up.

"Thanks. That was silly of me to think and feel that way just because he is running late." The blue and yellow pokemon gave the Emboar a hug and the boar's flames simply burned a bit more in surprise. He complied with a hug of his own and patted the other in the head.

"Better get to work, kid." The Emboar sounded.

"Ok Bo!" Cheerily sounded the now smiling Ignire as he headed to the back stage to change in his costume.

"I... can't do it." Bo said to himself as he tiredly stood up and went to the changing room silently.

That smile just reminded him of the Samurott he used to love. Or is it that he still loves him? Fire types also had one more emotional trait that is far more dangerous than the last. It is when their emotional inner flame douses.

If the flame does die, so does their spirit. The pokemon will be depressed in the worst state possible. Their emotions are one of the reasons why fire types have both the highest morality and birth rate amongst all of the others. Most of them cannot stand it if they lost their mate, they are always that passionate when it comes to love.

It's in their nature after all.

"I wish I could tell you... my dear Igny." His mind sounded and his heart ached painfully but it fades bit by bit. But a shard of it will always be there, all it takes is one sentence to remind him of that.

A tear dropped from his eye and it evaporated instantly when it touched his beard of flame.

Meanwhile in the stage...

A muscular Typhlosion who was on the stage, wearing a suit while he was watched by his manager Mr. Magaline and a few of his peers. Ignire is spitting out a few embers in the air and those embers popped like little fireworks.

A swing and swivel then the finale, his neck flares spew out balls of fire as he slid down on his knees towards the end of the stage. And the fireballs split into small harmless sparks that floats slowly down to the ground.

Everyone including Bo who was spectating claps and whistles in applauding the Typhlosion. Ignire simply smile and wave at everybody and bowed down.

"Bravo!" Yelled out the Pangoro director as the performer came down to meet the proud mentor. "This might be your best performance yet!"

"Really?" asked Ignire.

"Yes! Of course." Expressed the Pangoro and suddenly his expression turned serious. "Kid. Meet me in the office in 20." The voice was... difficult to describe. It is slightly dark and a bit angered.

Ignire nods and went back to see Bo.

"What did the 'big gun' say?" asked Bo and the Typhlosion replied "It was a wonderful performance. Praise and all that." He left out what he was asked to do on purpose and that did not escape Bo.

"I don't know what is going on but it will make itself known soon enough." Bo told Ignire. "Be careful with that fire. It is beautiful and it would be a waste if it was put out." Bo warned as he placed his huge arm over the fire type's shoulder.

Silently Bo left Ignire.

"Why is everybody so different now?" He asked himself.

"Maybe it is because you changed." A calm voice called out to him. He turned to see an Espion wearing a white polo came to him.

"Changed? What do you mean? I haven't changed a bit at all." Replied Ignire, he is oblivious to the fact that he did and thankfully the Psychic type is there to clear that up to him. The Espeon is actually Rise and is the twin of Dusk. An Umbreon.

"Yesterday, you are more cheery and easily embarrassed than usual. You awhile back looked like a dejected Poochyena pup until Bo-senpai showed up and that talk changed your mood instantaneously and that is not normal for you." Explained Rise.

"What does it mean? Something did happen that changed you. And that phone call had something to do with it." Ignire looked at his phone and he stared at it with curiosity. Ban changed him? How? He just met him and this happened.

"I believe you now are enlightened. Now will you excuse me. I have a BDSM loving sadist to watch over. Makin sure he won't overdo it." And Rise teleported away from the scene. Once again he was reminded of the Luxray.

"I wonder if he made it." Ignire thought as his mind is wandering once again with thoughts of his friend. Could someone change a person so fast?

Ban POV

I swiftly dashed through the school gates and went in a dome like building.

"I am late! Please don't be here!" I prayed and I saw my professor at the other end of the hall. In that moment I lost all hope and walked slowly, accepting my fate but then something about him that surprised me.

He opened the door and waited for me.

Wait... what was that. Did he just open the door for me? And is the pokemon smiling as well? This is new. So new, and that made me even more curious about him. This is a side that nobody has seen and I have seen it.

I smiled back and thanked him.

"No problem." The deep voice sounded. It has a growl on it but his voice was sincere and he made his way to his table.

"Hey, hey." I heard to see Magnus. He is a Manetric, wearing a simple white v-neck and a pair of cargo pants. He is grinning at me with such gusto, I am also ending up grinning as well. "What was that? 'Mr. Make-me a Magnum Opus' just made you walk in here without any scolding or whatsoever!? What's up with that!?"

"IDEK." I responded and he simply shrugs.

"Ok. Today you will be going to draft this pokemon." And he motioned a Frosslass to stand. Oh wait... Float above the pedestal and stroke her usual pose.

"Make it worth my while. Ok go." He signaled and everyone frantically just started to draft. But I simply can't help but admire on how beautiful she gleams at the light and I got to work, drafting a picture with nothing but my single pencil.

A stroke and another and another. I look at the Ice type and she seems to be enjoying the attention, a line and a shade and a curve continuing on the draft and eventually I see Prof. Bite looking at everyone with a sigh.

He is frustrated. I just know it, but why is the question. I actually am inquisitive and it has caught me into trouble more times than I could count. And yet I can't help but be drawn to his mysteriousness that surrounds him.

Magnus looks at my work and awes. "That's awesome! How did you do it?" he asked me and I simply told him that I am just enjoying the activity. "I don't get you at all. How can you not be so nervous about this..." as he looks at our professor. "... Tyrant?" he said the last bit with a hushed voice.

"Why would I be afraid of him? I admit I am but why would I when it comes to work. He is here to teach us and it is natural for him to be pissed if you don't learn from him naturally." I then checked my draft once more and made a few adjustments.

"And besides, I believe he just wants us to succeed is all." And I am done with my draft.

"Class time's up submit your works according to alphabetical order."

"Everyone! Line up and give them to me!" I see Magnus stand up and ran towards the door. "Ok. Almna?" and a Absol who was wearing a frill pink and white dress came to the electric type and nods with her paper in hand.

"Alser, Balen, Bravewood, Bzirt..." he mowed down the entire class accordingly. Eventually he finally called my last name. "and Ban Zalpire." I handed to him my draft and saw Mr. Bite heading towards our direction.

"Thank you for doing this Mr. Feldizpern." Sounded the rough voice of the ancient pokemon.

The electric type smiled and said it was nothing. He said his good byes as quickly as possible in fears of the teacher and I sighed. Why does everybody steer clear from him? His presence may be imposing but he won't even hurt a Beautifly.

"Mr. Bite? Sir?" I caught his attention and he smiles once again.

"What is it Mr. Zalpire?"

"It is Ban, sir. I rather be a friend than a student, alright? Besides, nobody is around so it is ok to be soft if you want to." I explained to him and he settles down on a seat and motioned me to sit next to him on the bench right outside our class room.

The hall is empty as he looks from side to side.

"B-Ban, are you scared?" he meekly asked and I laughed at the question.

"WHAT'S SO FUNNY MR. ZALPIRE!?" He yelled but I kept on laughing, he is not mad. Rather he is embarrassed and I can't help it. It was a silly question and he asks me why am I afraid of him.

"Sorry." I finally caught my breath. "I actually found it funny because you have not even done anything wrong. And yet you act as if you are a criminal." I replied and he looks at me with hopeful eyes.

"Honestly, why?" he then placed both of his huge hands on each of my shoulders and faces me. I smiled like I always do and made my honest answer.

"See, why would I? Is it because you are a Tyrantrum? Is it because you are huge? Is it because you have a scary temper? Honestly I find you as a nice person to be with." I told him. "Because I know that you have your reasons. Everybody acts the way they do for a reason, I may not know yours but I know that you always have our best interest in mind."

He stares at me for a bit and lets me go. His face softens and finally he gave out his best smile. Blue eyes focused and softened with the gleaming light that gleams like a pair of sapphires and his scales glister in the sunlight and made him look like royalty in any angle, simply magnificent.

"Th-thank you. Ban." As he scratches his head.

"You're always welcome Demire." I told him. Oh I pushed too far.

"MR. BANGAN ZALPIRE! YOU WILL ADDRESS ME AS MR. BITE OR SIR. UNDERSTOOD?!"

"Yes sir." I bowed. I lifted my head slowly and he still wore that smile. And out of nowhere he pats my head and ruffles my mane.

"Be seeing you then." He told me and I nod, going our separate ways.

"By the way, Ban." I looked back to see him. "Consider yourself having a good grade this semester." And once more he waves and turned away.

Normal POV

'Why am I feeling like this towards him?' asked the teacher to himself as he wanders around the sun lit hall. 'He is wonderful, curious, intelligent and always sincere. His manners do need some work but never the less he never means harm.'

Then as he closed his eyes he saw his student holding his hand and handing him a draft that he made. The draft was Mr. Bite sitting on his comfortable chair, reading. He cannot hear any words uttered by the electric type and slowly the Luxray closed in and...

"NO!" the Tyrantrum yelled at the empty hall. Did he just had that thought in his mind. The image was too vivid for his liking, and that meant it will get worse. His hands are on his head and his eyes are starting to water.

"Not again, please. No more." He sat down to the floor and hugged his knees as he continues to shake in fear, anger and distrust. "... No more, no more." He sobbed and sobbed, papers and drafts littered the empty hall as the lonely pokemon continues to suffer. Alone.

Elsewhere...

As Ignire is still standing right in front of a door. He nervously knocked.

"Come in." sounded a rough, deep voice.

The fire type is shaking and shuddering in fear. Slowly the door opened and he let himself in and as quick as possible he closed the door gently.

"I have a question for you, kid." The chair turned to see a Pangoro, wearing a polo and a cap along with a smoking cigar in hand.

Ignire POV

'Boss has a question for me?' I asked myself. Nervous and frightened at the same time. Is he mad at me? Did I do something I did not do? I cannot help but feel this fear building up inside me like that one time where I tried to come out to my parents.

"Are you in love?" Pango, my boss asked me. I am in shock, I bluntly said no as quickly as possible. I myself am not certain on what is going on, I never ever forgotten what he said to me.

'Remember. You cannot fall in love or else consider your dreams over.'

Those words are branded and burned right to my core and mind. But yet I feel guilty about it, I haven't broken the rule but I feel a pang of guilt surrounding my heart and throat. This pain is real and I do not know how to deal with it at all.

"Oh, ok then. Sorry kid." His face lit up and he gave me a pearly grin.

"Well, better get a move on. I have more things to do." But before I got to go he pulled me for a deep kiss. I moaned and fought back with my tongue, our saliva is mixing and the air around us is getting thin until he lets go of my neck.

"I will see you later." He told me and I took off.

'What was that about?' I asked myself.

Pango POV

That kiss made it all clear to me. It is not his usual flare or lust, but rather surprise and his second nature.

'He does not know. But he lied.' I told myself shocked at what I have discovered.

He broke the only rule I gave him. And yet I cannot blame him, he cannot help it like those years ago with Bo. Both of them want a mate and a place to call their own but in this industry, relationships tend to go sour.

I will find out who it is. Please forgive me for doing this...

Once again I am reminded of what I have become...

A despicable being...

Normal POV

Back to present time...

"Hey! Zenny!" A zangoose turned to see his group of friends heading his way. A Luxray, Feraligatr and a Gabite. "Let's go already!" Arlim yelled as he rest his blue arm on the white pokemon's shoulder.

"Come on." Zenny said as he and the rest of his group left the building entrance.

Ban is walking along with his friends, not joining in on their conversation until he heard someone dropping something. It is a wallet.

"Who owns this?" Said the electric type as he picked it up and checked the ID.

"Sir! Wait!" He yelled out as he found a blue pokemon with a few shells here and there sticking around. "You dropped this." Ban handed the wallet and the pokemon accepted with a bow.

"Thank you, young man." Said the pokemon and Ban got a good look at him. He is wearing a blue and yellow suit, accompanied by a red necklace with a fire emblem embedded on it and it shown like a ruby.

"You're Welcome."

"I am Sanshin by the way." Sounded the deep voice. It is calm and very light but also confident.

"I am Ban. Nice to meet you." Ban turned to see his friends still waiting for him.

"Well, be seeing you. I get the feeling fate will make us see each other again." And like that he left without a word.

'What was that about?' Ban thought.


Sup again! It's Ban!

So far we know a few things now about our characters:

We have our cute Typhlosion over there who is confused emotionally and he does not get what is going on. ** Another is his more touchy approach now, he has never ever been this touchy to his coworkers which gave them a feel off about him.**

Now time for the new/mentioned arrivals

Next is the big guy Bo! An Emboar who is 5 years in the business and used to have a love. *Squeaks* Now he is harboring feelings for Ignire who little did the unsuspecting kohai knew had a long time ago. Now he is conflicted on those passionate and volatile emotions that is stirring within him.

Third is Mr Demire Bite the Tyrantrum. A pokemon who may look like a fitness instructor or even a body builder is an art teacher that seems to have more going on inside his head. Something tells me that he will have a lot of ship bait to come for him. So what did he mean by "No more." exactly?

And finally the big bear Mr. Pango Magaline. His name is known across the industry as the most successful gay industrialist up to date. He cares and actually did each and every one of his employees, even the Typhlosion. But there is more to this bear than it meets the eye.

But we have a certain Samurott who will end up in the crossfire soon enough.

So many things to consider and toy with! I hope you enjoy this part of the story. And comment on things I need to improve on.

Pretty please~

Ciao!