Prologue and Chapter 1 Max and Luke
No, this is not the same Max as from the cartoon it's my own personal Max.
Prologue
"Max. . . Max?" Lucarios eyes darted around as he deliriously poked Max's shoulder. "MAX!" Lucario exclaimed half whispering half yelling "Wake up." Lucario shook Max tentatively hoping that he would open his eyes. He felt the tears swelling in his eyes "Don't cry... don't cry... don't cry." he thought to himself as he began shaking Max with both paws.
Max opened his eyes Lucario felt like a huge metal ball had been lifted off his stomach. "Thank god, Max." was all he said as a tear escaped and rolled down his cheek.
"What's wrong?" Max asked, sitting up grabbing Lucarios shoulder, and pulling himself the rest of the way.
"w-w-Well you see" Lucario stammered "I-I heard a noise." he looked down at his feet and tried to swallow the lump in his throat. "I-I heard a weird sound, and it really scared me, and I couldn't get back to sleep, and when I tried I heard it again."
"Don't worry Luke, I'm here, there's nothing to be worried about." Max assured pulling Lucario closer. "I will always be here for you."
Lucario wrapped his arms around Max holding him closer resting his head on Max's shoulder. All his fears somehow disappeared, and His eyes started watering. "If the world ended right now I would be fine." thought Lucario, his trainer was holding him so close, closer than he thought he would ever be.
"How can it get better than this?" Lucario could feel his face getting hot. He closed his eyes and let out a deep breath. In Max's arms his entire body was engulfed in warmth. "But, it can't get better can it? I mean think about it Lucario he is a human male and you are a male Lucario, he is not interested in you."
A rustling came from the bushes only 10 yards away. Lucario's mind snapped to the bush as Max jolted to a stand using his left hand to hold Lucario back.
"Lucario, stay here." Max slowly walked toward the bush. He was five feet away when the bush shook again. He jumped back and grabbed his chest, let out a sigh and continued toward the bush.
"M-max." Lucario whispered his hand reaching out to him "D-don't leave." he fell silent as Max continued forward.
A Noctowl flew from the bush to the nearest tree.
"WHAT THE HELL?" Max barked as he fell backward and tripped over a root and right on to a patch of . . . Fur!
"UMPH!"Lucario's voice was mixed with the sound of a thud when Max hit Lucarios abdomen. Max jumped up
"LUCARIO! ARE YOU ALRIGHT?" he leaned over him looking for any sign of injury. "Are you ok? Did I hurt you?" Max asked kneeling over Lucario and pressing his hand against the pokemons soft furry abdomen.
"He's petting me!" the pain was pushed aside as Lucario's mind was screaming for more.
"Max." Lucario smiled "Would you mind rubbing my chest too?" a smile broke across Max's face, then a chuckle. Max collapsed on Lucario wrapping his arms around the soft furry pokemon. Before either of them knew it Lucario's arms surrounded Max as well.
"I'm sorry if I hurt you."
"Say it now Lucario, it would be perfect right now! Max's chin is resting on your shoulder all you have to do is turn your head and say it, say I love you." Lucario could smell Max, his hair, his skin, his whole being he took a deep breath of it. "COME ON!" his brain screamed. Images of him and Max danced across his mind; each one stood for a few seconds then left just as soon as one would leave another would take its place.
"You want him. Just tell him because if you don't you'll never be happy." Lucario's eyes widened. "That's not true, I'm happy right now."
"You can't honestly believe that can you? You know I am right, just admit it. You want him, but you're too scared to tell him. What are you afraid of? Just tell him you love him." this voice it seemed similar to his, but it also felt like there was a completely different being in his head. How sure was he about this voice? Could he trust it?
"Why are there two voices in my head, I knew of one, but the second is, well the second one can't be mine."
"But I am, I am you, a part of you at least. I'm your wants and desires. You don't realize it, but you need Max, and. . . He needs you."
Chapter 1
The Sun was just above the trees the faint light shining through the leaves, shining on the pond causing a mirrored light to bounce onto a few trees waving to and fro. A light breeze flowed throughout the forest rustling Max's light brown hair ever so lightly.
Lucario still holding Max close shifted slightly as the breeze chilled him. Birds jumped from branch to branch chirping frivolously, without a care in the world. A drop of dew rolled along the spine of a leaf and clung to the tip for dear life, eventually gravity came over it and it fell ideally to the ground this process repeated on all the trees around, some dew drops finding rest on the two sleeping boys.
The cold dew collided with Lucario's eyelids causing him to clench tighter. He tightened his grip on Max pulling them both a little closer. Max took in a shallow breath followed by a yawn, and he slowly opened his eyes. All he saw was Lucario's face so stupidly smiling. Max looked at Lucario with curiosity. He couldn't help but chuckle. "I wonder what he's dreaming about" sighed Max.
All of a sudden Lucario started rambling slightly. His words jumbled and meaningless, soon they began to clear up soon Max could faintly hear what Lucario was saying.
"Max, Max I have something important to tell you." Max's eyes widened waiting for Lucario to blurt it out.
"What is it Luke?" Max asked chuckling to himself. "This ought to be good." he thought.
"I want to tell you, but I can't." Max looked at him a frown on his face.
"You can tell me anything you want Luke, remember I'm here for you." Lucario pulled Max in tighter put his muzzle up to Max's ear.
"Happy Birthday Max!" Lucario shouted. "I can't believe you fell for that!" he laughed.
"Why you little..." Max growled and pushed Lucario away. Max got to his feet and stood there sumo-style waiting for Lucario to join him, and join him he did. They ran right at each other their hands pounded into each others keeping them from hitting head on.
Max took control by leaning left, Lucario had to follow, but quickly retaliated by leaning the opposite way. Max pushed forward, knocking Lucario off balance causing him to fall backwards right on his rump. After a second or two did anyone speak.
"I let you win birthday boy." Lucario teased "Any other day I would have smoked you."
"Yeah, yeah." remarked Max "Hell, My grandma could win against you!"
"Sure, sure." Lucario rolled his eyes and shook his head "Well whatever if you are going to your home to celebrate we should probably get washed up then." Lucario pointed toward the pond and started making his way toward it.
"Hey! I'm birthday boy, I want to go first!" Max joked, laughing at the face Lucario made. Lucario laughed along with him. Lucario tossed his arms around as he pretended to pout saying.
"Fine go ahead. I'll wait." Max smiled as his face slightly warmed a bit as an idea popped in his head. He opened his mouth to ask, but he extinguished the thought.
"That's wrong! I can't believe you even thought of that! he probably dosen't want to any way." he scolded himself mentally.
"We could take one together." Lucario blurted out. As soon as the words left his lips his hands flew to hold his muzzle shut. "Idiot, idiot, idiot! why did you say that?" Both their faces turned bright red. Lucario hung his head. "I'm such an idiot. He definitely hates me now."
"I thought the same thing." Max smiled "it would save time." Max took a breath, let out a sigh, and said "I don't mind." he smiled at Lucario and asked "So what do you say?"
Max stood there waiting for Lucario's reply. Lucario fell to his knees cupped his paws around his face and sat there.
"He said he doesn't mind! But what dose that mean? Dose he want to or not? It was a stupid idea anyway." Lucario slowly got to his feet and looked Max in the eyes. Max's deep hazel eyes.
So beautiful they looked like they belonged to an angel, but they did, didn't they, the way the light hit them added a hopeful sparkle. "I. . . I think that . . . " he sighed a lonesome sigh. "I think that it should be your choice. I think that it's your birthday so you get to choose." he closed his eyes waiting to hear Max deny the whole thing, just forget he even said it. "I shouldn't have brought it up" he thought. "I." he began but was interrupted by the kind voice.
"I would love it if you joined me" Max smiled, and jumped toward Lucario, arms spread out wide nabbing Lucario in a mid-flight hug that brought both the boys to the ground.
They began laughing at each other. When Lucario looked at Max again his stomach tangled into a knot. His smile disappeared behind a concerned face.
"Max, Max I have something important to tell you."
"What is it Luke?" Max asked still smiling
"Well, First I want to ask you something." Lucario rubbed his left arm with his right paw. He didn't stop until Max put his hand on his paw and asked:
"What is it Luke?" Max's smile started to fade as he turned to look at Luke. He saw the silent pain on his face. He looked into Lucario's deep red eyes where he found his smile once again. The silence was finally broken.
"How do you feel about me?" Lucario forced out the words. The knot in Lucario's stomach tightened hurting slightly. He winced at the feeling. "It's too late." he thought.
"I just blew it." Lucario felt a fire burning right behind his eyes. A tear rolled over the bottom part of his eyelids. Max pulled Lucario closer and placed his lips on Lucario's.
Lucario's eyes widened as he felt the warm tender flesh touch his. Max slid his hands up behind Lucario's head and pulled it towards him. The knot in Lucario's stomach unwound as he returned the kiss tenfold, they lay there kissing for nearly a minute before Lucario pulled away.
"I love you Max! I have since the day we met! I have wanted to tell you for so long, but I was scared you would hate me."
"I love you too Luke." a smile erupted from both of their faces. They both broke the hug and stood up.
"So lets take a bath!" cheered Lucario. "Last one there is a rotten egg!" Lucario was already halfway there before he finished his own sentence.
"Why you little!" Max growled taking off after him "No Fair! I'M THE BIRTHDAY BOY!"
this is the edited version from DarkAwry and i greatly appreciate it.