Departing Celestic

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#21 of Only Crystal

The plague spread across Sinnoh and wiped out a majority of its population in less than a year. A teenager who has yet to contract the virus, along with his espeon, must survive in an increasingly dangerous region. With only his pokémon to keep him company, he soon can't help but feel differently about her.

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Existing; complete stories: 'Midnight.' (Male umbreon x fem trainer.) 'A Night She Couldn't Resist.' (Male midnight lycanroc x fem trainer.) 'Cassidy's Journey.' (Male braixen x fem trainer.) 'All They Knew.' (Male alolan ninetales x fem trainer.)

^ Excluding 'Midnight,' all three existing works take place in the same universe.


Ray felt an abnormal amount of weight on him and warmth in his lower regions. He opened his eyes, dazed. He was in his bed on his back, and the room was dark. "Mh, Crystal?"

"Guess again."

Ray made out who it was upon hearing a female's voice and quickly sat up on his elbows, eyeing her. It took him a second to process what was before his eyes. "J-Jenna?" He was beyond confused. How'd she get in here, and why was she in his lap? Ray looked down, and his face reddened instantly. "Wha..." He swallowed and studied her legs straddling his waist. She wore what looked like pink thigh-highs and the same jacket she was in earlier, contradicting each other. "A-Are you nude, Jenna?" Nothing about this situation made sense.

She didn't reply but set her hand on his chest and rolled her hips, answering his question.

"Uhn- wh-what?" Ray felt a tight and warm sensation upon her moving and wasn't sure how to take this. They may not know each other well, but Jenna was attractive to him, and he'd longed for another human's touch. A part of him wanted to feel her, to run his hands along her smooth thighs.

"You're inside my ass... Now, should I start?" Jenna smirked, pressing her rear to his crotch.

That explained what he felt. Her walls were gripping his shaft. Ray wasn't sure if he should condone this. He didn't even know where Crystal was or how Jenna found her way inside, which was a red flag. Still, he found himself finally reaching and holding her upper thighs.

With that, she raised her hips and started riding. Jenna bit her lip, keeping her lustful gaze on Ray and clutching his shirt.

"O-Oh." Ray squeezed her thighs, wincing from her sphincter squeezing his cock, but as amazing as it felt, something still felt very wrong about this scenario. He tried focusing on the pleasure, huffing through his mouth as she sped up and moving his hold to her hips, tugging on them. Now that he thought about it, even her voice sounded abnormal, emotionless, almost.

She gasped. "Like the socks?" Jenna's rear tapped his hips.

"I l-love them. You're so tight." Ray had finally been pulled in and pushed away any doubt he had. He thrust against her movement, his eyes growing weak while her walls rubbed him, but he slowed upon feeling something wet and warm expanding across his chest where her hand was. He looked down and saw dark red, soon noticing the liquid was trailing from her wrists. "Jenna?..." Ray stopped moving, but she was still going. He no longer felt pleasure. Everything had gone numb.

She kept silent, her hand trembling while riding harder. Jenna's face wore a blank expression, and her breaths were raspy.

Ray watched her, wanting nothing more now than to get from under her, but he couldn't find it in him to move. Her blood drenched his shirt.

He opened his eyes to sunless light entering the room. He lifted his head and looked around frantically, finding Crystal on her side in a deep sleep beside him. Ray took a breath and rested his head back on the pillow. What an outlandish dream. He had an uncomfortable erection from it in his boxers that he hoped would leave soon.

He assumed he had that dream since Jenna had been on his mind, and he'd talked to her last night. The blood freaked him out, but Jenna had no reason to self-harm-- or maybe she had every reason, but that had to source from Ray's concerns.

Anyway, the sun was rising. He and Crystal had to leave in less than an hour. At least the possibility of escape was something to look forward to, but Ray didn't feel he'd ever be ready to go out there again. He sat up and stared at Crystal, knowing he had to wake her.

He watched her paws twitch in her sleep, grinning, then reaching down and cupping her cheek. "Crystal," he whispered. He hated to disturb her, but it wasn't up to him.

She opened her eyes while stretching her limbs, rolling onto her stomach and giving herself a moment to wake up. She'd rested well and felt ready to tackle anything. If only it weren't today. Crystal felt exhausted just thinking about heading out into Sinnoh after staying at a five-star base.

"Morning, sweetheart. We're leaving in a bit, and Jenna is gonna join us."

Crystal yawned and looked up at him, cocking her head. "Spi?" She would never have expected that. Why would Jenna leave this paradise willingly?

"Her brother felt there's an extraction point for survivors in Canalave. Heading there is our best bet if we want to live, and she wants to go with us."

Ray then heard a knock at the door. "Hold on." He'd fallen asleep in his black shirt, so he slipped on his jeans and went to open it. Jenna was in the same outfit she wore on the night they'd met, minus the glove, and Ray was surprised to see a pokémon standing next to her.

"Say hi, Bizzy." She may as well introduce him since they'd all be traveling together. She'd explained everything to Bizzy before they left the house.

"Bui." Bizzy raised his paw and glanced at Ray. He was rather timid around new people but would have to get used to their company if they were going to be watching each others' backs.

"I didn't know you had a buizel." Ray grinned at him and saw Bizzy staring into the house. Ray looked back and saw Crystal returning Bizzy's curious gaze. They'd be acquainted later.

"He stays in a lot... Anyway, I came to tell you to meet us at the western wall in fifteen. We're leaving then. I'll have us squared on supplies by the time you arrive."

"Sounds good. We're about ready now." Ray watched her nod and walk off with Bizzy. Her spirit was shattered, and he could very much feel it. He turned to Crystal. "Be nice to that buizel, or at least cordial. I know I don't have to tell you that, though."

Correct. Crystal was a kind espeon in general. If anything, she hoped he'd _be nice to _her. If so, maybe she'd make a friend after all.

"Gonna take a quick shower, make a quicker breakfast, then we'll go." It would be the last one he'd take for a while. He started walking but stopped and turned back to her. "You want a bath?"


Jenna strolled with Bizzy and approached the western wall, thinking of how she'd tell the defenders she needed supplies. It'd have to be one she knew, but Jenna would also have to tell them she was leaving. She'd kept to herself throughout the walk, but that would stop in moments.

She saw Harrison at the post talking to Jan, and Jenna stopped briefly, swallowing before approaching them with Bizzy by her side.

Harrison noticed her after a moment and grinned. "Ah, Jenna. After yesterday's events, I'm having more offensive security installed at every post that we've been building. This one's going to have our only two mounted turrets since most of the infected rushed this wall. It seems to be the popular entrance," he sighed. "I commend you for stepping up and helping yesterday. You're always welcome to be a part or full-time defender."

She felt her chest tighten and he and Jan's eyes on her while awaiting a response. "Sir, I have something to ask of you."

"Go ahead."

"I'm leaving today... permanently, most likely."

"What?" Jan asked. She'd gone back and forth but forever sounded far-fetched. What had gotten into this girl?

"I'll be going with Ray, the boy I brought here, to find the siren's source," Jenna elaborated. "I don't want to stay here anymore."

Harrison knew what she was referring to. Chris brought it up to him now and again. "Jenna, now... you've thought this over, right?" She hadn't with her recent decisions, so he wanted to ensure such.

"What's up, sir? Hey, Jen," Abby said while walking by. She was surprised to see Jenna at the post again, but something felt off about the air. She glanced at Bizzy and stopped. Abby hadn't seen him out here in a while.

"I have." Jenna looked down, keeping herself from breaking.

Harrison wouldn't try and talk her out of it. He understood. "What did you want to ask, Jenna?"

"I need two care bags. One for myself and Ray."

"I can do that. Jan, get two rifles and a couple of mags ready."

Jan shot a glance between Harrison and Jenna. "Sir..." She couldn't be thinking straight again. They'd already lost Chris, and horrible things would happen to her out there. Jenna was chasing something that may not exist and could be a trap for all they knew.

"Do as I say," Harrison said. "Sit tight, Jenna."

She watched them leave.

Meanwhile, Abby had been standing in silence. "Jenna... what's going on?"

"I'm leaving."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm going to find out where the siren is. There might be a way out of Sinnoh there."

"Huh?" Abby tilted her head. "There also might not be, and you're going alone?"

Jenna shook her head. "With the person I brought here."

Abby knew who she was referring to, as word had spread among defenders. "The guy that just got here? Can you even trust him?"

"Abby, I've made up my mind."

"Jenna, what the _fuck? _You'll die. You know that, right? You'll die..." Abby eyed her and noticed tears well in her eyes.

She sniffled, standing tense in front of her friend.

"Damn it..." Abby pulled Jenna into a firm hug, tearing up herself and shutting her eyes while rubbing her back and sides. This could very well be the last time she'd see her.

Jenna snaked her arms under her shoulders and raised her hands, setting them on Abby's upper back. If she'd miss anyone, it'd be Abby. She meant a lot to Jenna, and they knew so much about each other.

Abby broke their hold moments later and shook her head. "It's not gonna be the same... at least for me."

"Keep doing what you do best. The base needs you." Jenna saw Ray coming up with his espeon from behind Abby in a black shirt and jeans.

He could see what was going on and didn't say a word. In fact, he stopped short not to interrupt.

Crystal nodded at Bizzy, and he returned it, although a grim moment was taking place. She shook out her damp fur. A proper introduction would have to wait a while longer.

Jenna saw Abby turn and glance at Ray. She didn't want the air to be any more awkward. "This is Ray."

Abby looked at him while wiping her eyes. "Protect her with your life. She'd do it for you."

"I promise." Ray planned on getting everyone to Canalave if it was the last thing he did. Dying in Sinnoh would be a waste of a life.

"I'll see you, Jenna." Abby grabbed a rifle from one of the open boxes and reached to climb up the platform but stopped and turned back. "You never told me... why'd you decide to play defender for a day?"

Jenna grinned a little. "Just wanted to show myself I could."

Abby eyed her, then climbed the ladder.

"Are you okay?" Ray asked. It was a dumb question, but he wasn't sure what else to ask and wanted to check on her in some way.

"Sure," Jenna replied.

Just then, Harrison returned with two moderately sized forest green backpacks and Jan with loaded rifles and three magazines each.

Harrison set the bags down. "Water, food, and some equipment, including flashlights and knives in the side pockets. I kept it light enough to carry long distances. It should last roughly three days."

"I appreciate it more than you know, sir," Jenna said.

"Know you always have a home here if you change your mind," he replied.

Jan leaned the rifles on the bags. "Both loaded."

Jenna picked up the bag and put it on her back, attaching all four mags to her belt and slinging the rifle over her shoulder. "If I make it and there's an extraction point, I'll let them know you're here."

Harrison nodded. "We'll be waiting. Good luck to you two." He motioned for Jan to wait at the wall for Jenna's say and walked toward his office.

Ray put the mags in his bag and threw it and his rifle over his shoulder, looking at her. "Are you ready? No rush." It's not like he was eager to step foot out there.

Jenna opened her mouth to say yes but noticed a luxray sitting next to a nearby building. "Hiko," she whispered. "Just a sec." She dropped her backpack and weapon. "I won't be long." She left Bizzy with Ray and walked over, kneeling before him. "Hiko."

He eyed Jenna.

Other than the lack of emotion in his gaze, she saw sorrow and wear. "I'm leaving, Hiko. For good."

He wasn't surprised by that. Perhaps Jenna felt shame or guilt, maybe anger due to recent events. He raised his paw.

Jenna looked at it, unsure of what the gesture meant. "Are... you asking for my hand?"

Hiko nodded. He wanted to ensure they were on good terms before they parted ways. He forgave her actions. He knew Jenna cared for Amy and would never have allowed her death if she could have helped it. What happened that night was a disaster, but it wasn't right to hate Jenna for it.

She took it with her good hand, holding his paw and grinning subtly. "Thank you, Hiko. You could come with us, you know?... If you'd like."

He had no reason to. He'd live out whatever remained here, as there was no longer an urge to do much now that Amy was gone. "Lux." He shook his head.

"Alright." Jenna ran her fingers across his paw's pads before letting it go. "Bye." She leaned in and kissed his head while sifting her fingers through the fur on his side. She'd miss Hiko a lot.

She stood and went back to Ray. "I'm ready." Jenna then nodded at Jan, signaling him to reel open the wall. She watched it pull up for them, revealing dead bodies littering the pavement in hundreds from the recent attack. Jenna pulled her rifle's switch and put her backpack on again, then picked up Bizzy with some struggle.

She noticed Ray do the same with Crystal. Bizzy wasn't light, and she still wasn't fully recovered, but Jenna wouldn't have him walk through a mile of infected bodies.

She'd checked her hand before she left and wrapped it with new gauze but feared it had gotten infected due to the increased irritation and swelling around the wound. The rest of the roll was in her pouch. She could manage long enough, though, and wouldn't put pressure on her injured areas if she could help it.

Jenna started out of the base with Ray following, glancing back to see multiple defenders aiming down range in case any of the dead weren't dead, one of them being Abby. The stench made Jenna want to gag, but she withheld it.

"Eterna?" Ray asked while stepping over several bloodied pokémon. It was the next city west on the way to Canalave.

Jenna nodded. "We'll clear it before sundown, maybe Eterna Forest if we move."