Thunderstruck Chapter 4
#4 of Thunderstruck
"Hey I think we have enough Adam."
"What?" Adam looked up at Feign.
"Were done here." Feign said as he began to carry a large arm full of apples towards the nest. Adam soon followed not saying a word.
The sky was turning a deep orange color, nightfall was inching closer. Feign realized that he was gone far too long. He was supposed to be back before sunset.
Adam walked just a few feet behind Feign. He hoped that after today events that they could still be friends. His chest hurt and it sadden him at the thought of their friendship never being the same again. Adam was one of the only Pikachus in the nest that accepted him for who he was.
They were about halfway home and Adam still hadn't said a word to him. It felt awkward to him to be in this silence.
"So how was your scouting today?" Feign asked. Adam continued to be silent. "Adam?" Feign turned his head around and found that Adam was still following him however, he had not responded to his question, his head facing the ground.
"Adam?" Feign asked again. Still walking forward.
Adam snapped his head up quickly to look at Feign. They made eye contact, as a light blush showed on his face "Yeah?" he replied.
Feign took a second to read his face. It seemed what had happened today had really bothered him. Feign had never seen Adam so flustered before. He was usually the tough guy when Feign was labeled as the weakling.
"I just wanted to ask you how your scouting duties were today?"
"Oh, um.... Nothing out of the usual." He shrugged "Just patrolled the boarders for a while then when you didn't come back the alpha asked me to look for you."
Feign smiled. "So he's gonna be pretty sour when I see him right?"
Adam cracked a smile. "You should be fine once you explain to him what you where doing the whole time. He should be pretty happy that you learned a new attack."
Feigns smile widened. "You really think so?" Adam nodded in reply.
The nest was in sight now. Feign quickened his pace and emerged from the trees to a meadow. The grass was a lush green with flowers surrounding it's boarders. Across the meadow was a large mountain side. There was a small cavern opening on the side of the mountain where the alpha stayed. Feign looked around for the alpha but couldn't find him anywhere. He let out a sigh of relief, he was safe for now.... There were groups of Pikachus spread out in the clearing. Most of them just talking about how there days were and the occasional gossip. Some of them laughed happily as Feign made his way to the food pile. He saw that the pile was mostly full of Pecha and Oran berries. Feign dropped his arms and let the apples fall on the pile. Adam soon followed and placed his apples on the pile. Feign and Adam looked at each other and smiled.
"Hey Feign there you are!" Feign turned to see who called out to him. It was a fellow gatherer Pikachu, a female named Zoe. Feign never knew her personally but he would talk to her every once in a while.
"Oh hey how are you?" Feign asked, cocking his head to the side.
She smiled at him. "I'm doing good but where the heck were you?" She pointed at him. "The alpha practically had a Miltank when you went missing."
Feigns breath caught and fear struck him. So the alpha was mad at him after all, Feigns fears were realized and he started to dread what would happen to him next. Zoe pushed his shoulder to get him out of his thoughts.
"So where were you?" She asked again a little impatient. Feign continued to say nothing. Adam wrapped his arm around his neck and placed his paw on his shoulder like old friends would do and smiled widely at her. Feign felt Adam squeeze him closer, Feign guessed that Adam felt better about what happened.
"Mr. tardy here was once again trying to learn thundershock." Zoe gave Feign a look of pity.
Feign always hated the way that some of the Pikachus would stare at him like that. It always made his stomach twist into knots.
"However he finally mastered it this time!" He exclaimed. The look of pity she given Feign was replaced with a look of pure joy.
"Feign that's great!" Feign placed his paw on the back of his head and smiled, a little embarrassed at the reaction.
"Go on Feign show her!" He removed his arm from Feign neck and nudged him forward. Feign stood there for a few moments still a little embarrassed. He turned to look at Adam.
"Go on" Adam urged.
Feign moved to a position where he was sure that the bolt wouldn't hit any of them. Like before he brought his paws up to his chest and concentrated. He let out a cry and soon a bolt shot from him and landed nearby. He turned to face the both of them. Adam smiled at him and the Zoe walked over and congratulated him.
"Feign this is a huge step for you!" she said excited.
"Thanks." he replied giving her a big smile. Adam picked up an Apple from the food pile and threw it to Feign. He wasn't expecting the apple and fumbled it in the air before he finally caught it. Adam and Zoe both giggled at him before grapping food for themselves. Adam got an apple while Zoe grabbed a Pecha berry.
Feign took a bite of the apple as he felt the sweet flavor wash over him. He always loved sweet apples, they were one of his favorites. Anything sweet he loved. All three of them began to eat together happily until someone else approached them from behind.
"Hey Loser." Feign turned and saw the lieutenant of the warrior unit approach him. He was a little bigger than Feign. His muscles were more defined and well toned. A scar was slashed on his right eye however, he could still see out of that eye. Feign swallowed fearfully as he got closer.
"So I saw that little spectacle of yours pipsqueak, pretty pathetic if you ask me." He said in a very arrogant tone. "When I first learned thundershock I could split a tree in half, while you on the other hand just singe grass. Big deal. I would quit now as to save further embarrassment of this nest" Feign looked to the ground hurt by the words.
"Why don't you just shut up Russ!" Adam exclaimed. Feign looked up shocked at what Adam just said to the lieutenant. Adam stalked forward to the battle scared Pikachu, his cheeks sparking in anger.
"Ooooo did you attract yourself a boyfriend?" He shot Feign a look and gave him a mischievous smile. "I'm not sure if those kinda things are allowed." He laughed. Feign looked to the ground. Adam was taken aback by the comment and stopped in his tracks but soon shook his head and regained his composure. He continued to walk until he was face to face with Russ.
"Shut your mouth, You're the one who sleeps with all the guys here." He said mockingly. Russ's face contorted into anger. It seemed that Adam had hit a nerve. Feign knew that it was a rule that all warriors had to sleep in the same place together in order to mobilize more quickly. "Leave Feign alone, he hasn't done anything to you." Adam said angrily, his cheeks sparked more fiercely.
Feign eyes grew wide and heart sank as he looked down to Russ's paw and saw it glow and spark madly. Russ's thunderpunch was the reason the Alpha had put him in charge of the Warrior unit. His thunderpunch was so strong that it once took down a rampaging onyx. Feign saw it with his own eyes and he shook terribly at the power that could take down a Pokemon that's suppose to be resistant to electricity. Feign didn't want to think what would happen if one of them was hit by it.
Adam stepped back, a look of fear hit his face. "Why don't you make me?" Russ threatened. His paw glowed and sparked more fiercely. Adam stood his ground and positioned himself to attack. Feign grew concerned for Adam safety, if he got hit by that punch he could get hurt really badly or maybe even die. The other Pikachus in the clearing stopped what they were doing and stared at the scene they were causing. Feign opened his mouth to yell at them to stop but was interrupted.
"You two stop at once!" A booming voice erupted from the clearing. All of them turned their heads in the direction of the voice. There the alpha was, a huge Raichu in the middle of the clearing, a look of rage on his face. Russ's paw soon returned to normal as he faced the alpha. The alpha approached Russ, he started to look nervous as the alpha got closer.
"Russ return to your post now! I will deal with you later" He said angrily.
"Yes alpha." Russ respectably bowed he head and turned to walk back to his post. Adam smirked after him. Russ turned to look back at them, his eyes focused on Feign. Feign felt disheartened at the cold stare Russ was giving him. Russ turned back and headed to the warrior barracks. The warrior barracks were located by the alphas cave in a huge hallowed out tree.
Adam faced the alpha and bowed his head apologetically. The alpha nodded his head in understanding, but soon faced Feign. Feign heart skipped a beat as the huge Raichu loomed over him. He couldn't bring himself to look into his eyes. The alpha leaned over to Feign and sniffed the air. He grimaced. Fear hit Feign as he realized that Lu smell still lingered on him. The smell was able to trick Adam into thinking that it was his smell, but he knew that the alpha was smarter than that. If he found out that he was with another Pokemon that wasn't a Pikachu he was as good as dead.
"Feign come with me." He turned and walked to his cavern. Feign followed reluctantly behind him. He turned his head to look at Adam and Zoe. Adam gave a look at Feign as if to tell him that everything was going to be ok. Feign nodded and continued to walk with the alpha. The other Pikachus in the clearing had acted like they had not seen anything and returned to their previous activities. As they got closer to the cavern Feign's mind began to race. The alpha was going to scold him and he knew it, this time it would be more serious. Feign was scared what would happen. His eyes began to water, he tried to force himself to stop, but that only made it worse. Sorrow and dread filled his chest, it caused his stomach to twist in knots. The very thought of what would happen next caused him to shiver, as tears started rolling down his face. Feign had never been late coming home and not only that, he had befriended another Pokemon without reporting it. All outsiders were considered threats. It was deserving of a heavy punishment that could ruin Feign life; exile. He would have to leave everything and everyone he knew to survive on his own, alone, never to return. He wiped the tears away as quickly as he could.
The alpha hadn't noticed that Feign had started crying. Oblivious to the fact, he continued to lead Feign into the cavern. Light faded as they went deeper in. The cave was dimly lit due to the setting sun outside. Feign had been here times before, he knew he was around here pretty well. A few feet ahead was a patch of dried tall grass that the alpha slept on. He turned to face Feign. Feign looked to the floor, not daring to make eye contact with him.
"Sit down" He gruffly said. Feign obeyed and walked over to a patch of grass and plopped down on top of it. He hid his face in his paws, as the tears continued to flow out of him. He sobbed in his paws and gave a big sniff. His throat hurt and his breathing came in and out in short spurts. The Raichu looked at Feign with a aggravated look however, his eyes softened with sympathy when he looked at Feign, practically bawling his eyes out. Feign sniffed again and sobbed into his paws again.
He gave a heavy sigh and stepped towards him. He plopped down right beside him. The grass shifted under Feign as he sat down. Feign looked up at him, a look of pure sadness plastered on his face, fresh tears sliding down his cheeks.
"I.... I'm sorry alpha" He managed to choke out. The Raichu cracked a smile and wrapped his arm around Feign, pulling Feign closer to him. The arm around Feign back began stroking him softly. Feign sniffed again loudly.
"I'm not mad at you Feign I was just worried about you." He reassured him still stroking his back. "You were gone for a long time and I thought something bad happened to you. You don't have to cry." He laughed as he pulled Feign even closer to him until Feign's face was resting on his side. Feign was overcome by emotion. It caused him to sob more intensely. He turned his head towards the alpha side and began to cry on it.
"Shhhh..." He crooned trying to calm Feign down. He stroked his back for a few more minuets until Feign's crying was limited to a few sniffles. Feign's felt comforted from the alphas touch. He lifted his head from the Raichu's side and found that he had left it soaking wet. He looked up at him only to find a gentle smile on his face. He returned the kind smile with one of his own, while wiping the excess tears from his face.
"Feeling better?" Feign nodded at him and smiled more widely. "Good, so I saw your thundershock. Not too shabby if you ask me." Feign heart was overjoyed after hearing the praise, it caused him to hug Raichu
. "So you were slacking off again in order to learn it huh." Feign breath caught when he heard his word. He opened his mouth to apologize once more, only to be stopped by Raichu's free paw on his mouth. "You already said you were sorry. I'm just glad that you finally learned a basic survival technique. But next time you want to learn something wait until your off duty alright." He stared intently at Feign. Feign understood and nodded.
"Good." he hugged Feign tighter to him. "I was so worried about you; you know that right?" He rested his head lightly on Feigns as he continued. "I treat everyone in the nest as one of my own, I love each and everyone of you. I would do anything to protect this nest and everyone in it." Feign closed his eyes as the alpha softly stroked his face. "Ever since you were born I was very fond of you. I've watched you grow up but I've noticed that ever since your parents were captured by that trainer you fell a little behind from the rest."
Feign's chest hurt at remembering the lost he suffered years ago. His parents were patrolling the border one day when they were ambushed by a trainer. The trainer quickly caught the both of them and disappeared to who knows where. Feign never gave up hope, his parents were captured, not dead. He knew in his heart there was always a possibility that he would be reunited with his parents. But the void that was still left in his heart that caused him deep sadness.
Ever since his parents were taken from him the alpha made it his duty to watch over him from a distance. But due to his responsibilities as the leader he spent little personal time with Feign. The only personal time he could spare just included, lecturing him about how he needs to do his job for the greater good of the nest. For the first couple of nights, after Feigns parents were gone, he had trouble sleeping alone. He slept alone in a hollow tree located a few feet across the cavern. Now empty he felt all alone. He would occasionally cry out in the night from the nightmares that frequently flooded his mind. The alpha heard his cries and grew worried. He went to Feign to comfort him, even go so far as inviting him to sleep together in his cavern. The alpha slept with him until he was sure he would be fine on his own. Feign remember how nice the alpha was to him back then. His fur felt so warm and comforting in his time of sadness. He stoked Feign softly until he would fall asleep. Feign smiled at the thought.
He didn't think about it, but the alpha was like a father to him. And like a father the alpha would only look out for Feign's best interest. He only scolded and lectured him because he wanted Feign to be responsible.
Feign knew with all the scolding he received, the alpha still had cared deeply for him. He rubbed his head affectionately on Raichu's side. Raichu returned the favor and rubbed his chin on Feigns head, then softly kissed the top of it. Feign was shocked at the sudden affection from the alpha. That kiss on the head reminded him about Lu, and how he did the same exact thing. He looked up into Raichu's face and saw nothing but the strongest kindness from him.
He sniffed the air, "You smell nice..." Raichu's voice trailed off as he bent his head down and pressed his lips on Feign's cheek. He stayed there for a few moments then brought his head back up, smiling widely at Feign. Feign felt his face grow hot as he stared deeply into Raichu's eye's, they were warm. He slowly stroked Feign's face affectionately. Raichu closed his eyes lazily as his muzzle started making its way towards Feign. He was inches away to his lips. Feign grew nervous as his heart began to race. He tried to back his head away, but wasn't quick enough. Raichu's lips caught his own and began to suckle sensually. Raichu removed his arm around Feign and began to rub his face and body, loveningly with his paws. Feign's eyes shot open in surprise.
"What's happening, what is he doing?" He frantically thought, again trying to pull away, but the alpha held on to him. Raichu repositioned his head sideways, as he continued to kiss Feign more intently. The more Raichu rubbed at his body and face, the more pleasurable the feeling was to Feign. No one had ever touched him this way or even kissed him before.
His first kiss had been taken away by the alpha, who was much older than him, and a male. It made Feign think, was the alpha gay? Was he? His thoughts were interrupted when something wet protruded from Raichu's maw. It was his tongue. Feign kept his mouth closed though the whole kiss, however Raichu tongue snaked its way out and began lapping on Feign's lips, begging for entry. Raichu pushed his maw harder to Feigns almost forcing his mouth to open. Feign reluctantly opened his mouth slowly, allowing the tongue to enter. Raichu didn't waste a second and practically shoved his tongue into Feign maw, stroking his cheek in a small circle. Feign was surprised when he started kissing back and that he kind of enjoyed it. He sucked submissively at his tongue, it was an amazing feeling. Their tongues danced inside each others mouth. Feign liked the tase of his tongue on his. It tasted sweet like an apple, the alpha probably just finished eating. The kiss grew more passionate and heated as time went on. Feign's body tingled at the alphas touch, his paws started going lower. Their make out session grew more intense as Raichu lowered his paw to Feign's upper groin and started to rub him sensually, making Feign jump a little from the sudden wave of pleasure, letting out a small moan into his maw. Raichu moaned back in return. Feign wrapped his arms around the alphas neck and pulled, causing him to fall flat on his back, taking the alpha down with him, never breaking the kiss. Raichu was on top of him, dominating him, as the passion grew to dangerous levels. Feign and Raichu started to moan more frequently and louder into each others maws, pleasure and passion filling up their bodies. They made out for a few more moments before Raichu's paw snaked lower still and rubbed the top of Feign sheath. It felt like electricity struck his body, Feign pushed his head away, breaking the kiss, he lifted his head up and cried out in a high pitched moan/squeal from Raichu's touch of his private area.
Raichu stopped abruptly, a strand of saliva still connected from his and Feign's lips, it began to droop, then fell to Feigns chest. They stared at each other for a moment. Feign blushed wildly at the alpha, a little out of breath from the kiss. Feign's breath came in and out in short spurts. Raichu removed both his paws from Feign and sat up. Feign let out a small whimper of disappointment at the abrupt stop.
Raichu shook his head for a moment and slapped his face hard, he then looked back at Feign, his eyes apologetic. "Feign I am so sorry, I don't know what came over me." He pleaded, looking away ashamed. Feign looked at him quizzically but non the less his mind began to race. He and the alpha had shared a very intimate moment; something that was meant to be shared with a mate. Feign didn't know why, but he felt that this wasn't right in some way. The way the alpha reacted, he became ashamed with himself as well. Ever since his encounter with Lu, everyone had been acting really weird.