Chapter 30

Alister

Alister couldn't shake off the sense of unease that had settled within him since the attack on the Templar camp. He was still grappling with the fact that the Templar's own comrades had betrayed their order. The thought of Ommni and Tusk being out there, plotting their next move, only added to his anxiety. The camp was on high alert, with extra security measures and scouting units keeping a close eye on their surroundings. But Alister couldn't help but feel that they were not safe anywhere, not outside of the camp or inside of it. There could still be traitors among them.

Thankfully, Kira had offered them shelter and protection until the situation was resolved. Alister was grateful for the offer, even if it meant he had to stay within the camp's borders for the time being. As they entered Kira's tent, Alister noticed the hustle and bustle of helpers setting up various equipment and props around them, preparing for the group's entertainment.

As they were shown to their seats, Kira greeted them with a warm smile, settling at the head of the table. Sir Godfrey sat on his right, while Chip took the spot on his left. Alister had hoped to sit next to Basil, but she had other plans. Instead, she orchestrated for Shawn to take the seat next to Alister, while she sat across from them. Alister felt uneasy being near Shawn after their previous encounter, but he had little choice in the matter.

Kira gestured for the fruit bowls to being served, and Alister watched as he delicately bit into his apple slice. Alister found the gesture unusual for someone of Kira's stature and power, but he didn't dwell on it for too long. The conversation soon turned to Meadow, and Alister listened with interest. As he took a bite of his own fruit, he noticed Shawn sneaking glances at him.

"So, you and your friends have met Meadow?" Kira asked.

"Yes, me and her were together for a bit of time before she ran off," Chip says. "What does she have to do with all this?"

Kira closes his paws together. "She is the key to opening the door to the Grass Plate. Her powers are tied to the seal on the door. Ommni will stop at nothing to capture and use her to open the path to the plate."

Alister himself hadn't interacted with Meadow but he did remember catching a glimpse of her. He didn't understand how someone as powerful as her could be hunted like this. As Alister tried to listen to the conversation he noticed Shawn was sneaking glances at him.

"What's up Shawn?" Alister asked as he takes a bite of his own fruit.

"Alister, I..." Shawn began, but then hesitated, unsure of how to express his thoughts. Alister couldn't help but notice his friend's odd behavior lately. He felt that it seemed to have started even before they left the small town where they had met Cassius. However, their immediate focus was on the impending threat posed by Ommni and his gang. There was no time to dwell on personal issues.

"Whatever it is, Shawn? You know what, don't worry about it right now," Alister responded, attempting to brush off the matter. "We have more important things to deal with. We need to handle Ommni before it's too late."

"Alister I want to talk to you, but maybe not here. Can we..." Shawn looks to Basil for support. But Shawn insisted, looking to Basil for support, and she nodded in agreement, offering a reassuring smile. Shawn mustered the courage to speak up, his voice filled with sincerity. "Alister, I really need to talk to you about what happened back in the city. I want to apologize."

Alister's arms crossed over his chest, he was skeptical of Shawn. He remembered the incident all too well, how Shawn had manipulated him into a fight for his own self-gratification. It had left Alister feeling used and betrayed. "Oh, you mean when you talked me into that fight just so you could get your rocks off?" he said, his voice tinged with bitterness. "We really need to talk about this now. Here of all places?"

"Yes!" Shawn blurts out. A few eyes look at them including Kira's and Sir Godfrey. Alister sees them staring at them. Shawn's expression turned somber, his eyes reflecting regret. "I know it was wrong, Alister. I messed up, and I'm truly sorry. I didn't fully understand the impact of my actions at the time, and I've been carrying this guilt with me ever since."

"Sorry?" Alister repeats. Why did those words make him feel a certain way?

"Let's focus on finding a way to stop Ommni and his men," Kira continues. "I agree with Sir Godfrey that we need a plan of action, and we need it fast. So, let's put our personal issues aside for now and concentrate on the task at hand."

Chip couldn't hold back his frustration. "We didn't ask to be caught up in all of this," he retorted, his gaze fixed on Sir Godfrey. "You and your group captured us, and you've been relentlessly pursuing Meadow. We're the innocent ones in all of this."

Sir Godfrey opened his mouth to respond, but Kira intervened, his commanding presence silencing the room. His gaze shifted from Sir Godfrey to Chip and the others, a mix of empathy and remorse evident in his eyes. Alister felt a surge of agreement with Chip's sentiment. They had been unwillingly dragged into this situation, continuously facing the consequences of actions they had no part in.

"I want to offer my sincerest apologies for involving you kids all in this," Kira spoke, his voice filled with genuine regret. "I understand that you are innocent in all of this turmoil. The burden that has been placed upon you is unfair, and for that, I am truly sorry."

Alister listened to Kira's words, feeling a glimmer of hope that perhaps they were finally being acknowledged for their innocence. The weight of their predicament, however, still lingered in the air, overshadowing any sense of relief. They needed answers and a concrete plan to face Ommni, but Alister couldn't shake the feeling that there were deeper layers to this conflict that they had yet to uncover.

"We're not kids." Kyuubi says.

"We may not be children, but we are still inexperienced in the harsh realities of survival out here," Cassius chimed in, his voice laced with determination.

Kira nodded solemnly, acknowledging Cassius' words. "Indeed, the challenges we face in this unforgiving wilderness are not to be taken lightly. The protective magic that shields Pokémon in the cities is far weaker here. It still exists, but its power is greatly diminished. I share this not to frighten you, but to make you aware of the dangers that surround us. Dangers we cannot simply run away from."

Sir Godfrey interjected, emphasizing their purpose. "Our mission is not about seeking power but rather maintaining balance. We sincerely apologize for the role you've been forced to play in all of this. It can't be said enough how sorry we are. You don't deserve any of this. But you're stuck all the same, so we ask for your help in finishing what has been started once and for all."

Alister's frustration couldn't be contained any longer. He directed his question at Sir Godfrey, challenging the notion of balance. "If your goal is to maintain balance, then how did you allow assholes like Ommni and Tusk to disrupt it?" Alister's voice held a mix of anger and confusion, his eyes locked on Sir Godfrey for an explanation.

Sir Godfrey sighed, understanding Alister's frustration. "We, too, have made mistakes, and we deeply regret the repercussions they've caused. The path to balance is often filled with obstacles, and sometimes, even those who are tasked with maintaining it falter. But we are here now, committed to making things right and ensuring that Ommni and his allies are held accountable for their actions."

"He wasn't always like this," Sir Godfrey's voice carried a tinge of sadness as he recounted the past.

Alister leaned forward, intrigued by the unexpected revelation. "What do you mean?"

Sir Godfrey took a deep breath before continuing his story. "Tusk and I were once inseparable. We joined the Templars around the same time, him as a Nidoran and me as a Treecko. We trained together, fought battles side by side, and formed a bond that I thought would last a lifetime. He was like a brother to me, and one of my biggest regrets is never telling him how much he meant to me."

A flicker of empathy crossed Alister's face. He could sense the weight of Sir Godfrey's unspoken emotions.

"But things changed," Sir Godfrey continued, his voice tinged with regret. "One day, Ommni approached us with a proposition. He promised to help us become stronger, to unlock our true potential. We were young and ambitious, eager to prove ourselves. We agreed to his offer, not fully comprehending the consequences."

Alister's brow furrowed in confusion. "What did Ommni do?"

Sir Godfrey's gaze grew distant as he recalled the events. "Ommni used experimental methods, injecting us with a peculiar magical essence. It was meant to enhance our abilities, but it had unforeseen side effects. We became more aggressive, our tempers flaring uncontrollably. Tusk succumbed to the influence of the essence, his once gentle nature transformed into something darker."

Alister's heart sank as he pieced together the tragic puzzle. The realization hit him hard - Ommni's manipulations had played a significant role in Tusk's descent into darkness.

Sir Godfrey's voice faltered as he spoke, a mix of regret and determination in his tone. "I failed Tusk," he began, "I failed to protect him from Ommni's influence." He paused, taking a deep breath before continuing. "But now, we have a chance to make things right. We can confront Ommni and put an end to his destructive path. And if we succeed, perhaps we can bring Tusk back from the darkness that has consumed him."

He then recounted a mission to a faraway mountain town, where they were tasked with subduing wild and out-of-control Pokemon. "We managed to stop them," he said, his voice heavy with emotion, "but..." He trailed off, his head falling into his hands. "I still feel guilty about what happened."

Alister observes as Kira places a paw on Sir Godfrey's head and offers to continue the story. "May I take over?"

"Of course," Sir Godfrey responds, relieved.

Kira proceeds, his voice is heavy with emotion. "Ommni commanded the Templars to either kill or capture the wild Pokemon in the mountain town. It was a test of our power, he said. He convinced us that these creatures were mindless and posed a threat to the balance."

Hathor gasps at the revelation, and Kyuubi expresses his horror. Sir Godfrey looks down in shame, his guilt was all over his face.

"How did he get away with it?" Basil demands, clearly outraged.

Kira sighs, his eyes reflecting a deep sadness. "Sadly, some high-ranking members of the Templar Order supported Ommni's actions. They believed in building an army for war instead of promoting peace and balance. This is one of the flaws of our order. As a high commander, I have limited influence over certain aspects of our organization. But I plan to change that, starting with the exposure of Ommni's atrocities. That is why I sent Sir Godfrey on that dangerous mission."

As the main course is served, the group falls silent, lost in their thoughts and reflections on the weight of their mission.

"I want my friend back," Sir Godfrey said, his voice determined. He reached onto the table and placed a strange stone on its surface. "This is an evolution stone. With its power, you can evolve or devolve a Pokemon. I've been waiting for a chance to use it..."

"We've discussed this," Kira interrupted him.

"I know, Commander, and I've made up my mind. When I defeat Tusk, I'm going to use this on him and invoke its power. Maybe, just maybe if he's turned back into his gentle self, I can save him. I don't know what Ommni did to him, but I will reverse it or end Tusk with my own hands."

Alister watched as Sir Godfrey spoke, feeling a strange mixture of emotions after hearing the Sceptile's story. He got up from the table and said, "Excuse me, I need some air."

Alister walked out of Kira's tent and strolled around the camp. As he approached the edge of the camp, he bumped into a group of guards.

"Sorry, I can't let you leave," one of them said.

Alister sits by the fire, lost in thought. He reflects on Sir Godfrey's story of him and Tusk, and how two Pokémon who were once close could grow so far apart. Then, his thoughts turn to Shawn, his own friend and teammate.

He thinks about how Shawn is a gentle Pokémon with a bit of an ego, but not evil. Shawn always tried to help him get stronger and make good decisions. He remembers how Shawn encouraged him to open to Basil, helped him train, and was always there for him no matter what. Alister longs to go back to the way things were between them, but he can't help but think about the last fight they had.

Shawn had been rough with him, bouncing him up and down on his cock, mocking him, and telling him he was better and deserved it. But wait, did he really say all of that? Alister remembers that Shawn had been gentle with him as if trying to make love. It had hurt at first, but he couldn't deny that he had enjoyed it. In fact, he had never felt closer to Shawn than he did that day.

Alister shakes his head, trying to clear his thoughts. "Don't think like that, Alister," he tells himself. He knows he must focus on the task at hand and help Sir Godfrey defeat Tusk. But the memory of his intimate encounter with Shawn lingers in his mind, making it hard to concentrate.

~ It's ok to have feelings. ~ Alister hears Neo speak to him. He felt his inner self bubbling to the surface, and the image of the Jango-mo pops into his mind. ~ You have nothing to be ashamed of. ~

'It's not that easy.' Alister thinks back. He hated feeling this way.

~ You need to talk to Shawn and tell him how you feel. The longer you keep your feelings bottled up the more they will eat away at you. You don't want to lose your best friend. ~

'Yah...' Alister sighs. As if on cue he hears the paw steps of Shawn approach him, the saur was looking down as he approached. Alister sits up upon seeing his friend.

"Shawn?"

"Hey there. I um...I wanted to see if you wanted some company." Shawn takes a seat a few feet away from him. The two stares into the fire.

"Alister, I want to apologize for what happened earlier," Shawn started. Alister was about to speak, but Shawn interrupted him, placing a vine over the Minccino's mouth. "Please, let me speak. When I'm done, you can say what you want. You can yell at me, curse my name, you can even hit me if it makes you feel better."

Alister sulked, but he remained silent, allowing Shawn to continue.

"I... I love you, Alister," Shawn confessed. Alister wanted to speak, but he was too shocked to say anything. He didn't sense Shawn trying to be smart or hide something. No, Shawn was being honest. "I've always loved you. You're my best friend, and I've always cherished our friendship. I don't know what I'll do without you in my life. Hearing Sir Godfrey's story about him and Tusk. How they were best friends, and how Sir Godfrey loved Tusk, but they grew apart because of their differences. How he couldn't muster the courage to tell Tusk any of this...I see us being like that, and I can't let that happen."

Shawn's eyes were puffy, and he was crying.

"Alister, I took advantage of you because I was too much of a coward to tell you how I feel about you. I've had fantasies of being with you, of making love to you, and I acted on those without telling you how I feel, and it's been eating you up."

Shawn moved closer to Alister and got on his stomach.

"I don't deserve your friendship, and I can understand if you never want to see me again," Shawn said, his voice choked with emotion.

"Shawn..." Alister's voice trembled as he looked at his friend.

"Alister..." Shawn looked up at him, his eyes red from tears.

"We're friends and I..." Alister wiped a tear from his face before it could fall.

"It's okay, Alister. I understand," Shawn said softly.

"I've been angry with you, but I realize now that it's not fair to you," Alister admitted. "I've been struggling with my own feelings, and I took it out on you. I'm sorry."

Shawn's eyes widened in surprise. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, I liked what happened between us, when we were together. It was confusing and scary, but I enjoyed it. I didn't know how to deal with those feelings, so I blamed you for everything."

Shawn's expression softened. "Alister, I had no idea. I'm sorry for hurting you."

"It's okay, Shawn," Alister smiled, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders. "I forgive you."

Shawn looked at him with gratitude. "Thank you."

Alister reached out and hugged his friend. "We'll get through this together."

Shawn hugged him back tightly. "I want to make it up to you, Alister."

Alister pulled away from the embrace and looked at Shawn. "You already have, just by being here and understanding me."

Shawn smiled, and Alister found himself leaning in to kiss him. Their lips met, and Alister felt a warmth spreading through him as they kissed in a loving embrace.

"I mean I really want to make it up to you." Shawn smiles as he pulls out of their kiss. Alister felt Shawn rub a paw against his sheath.

"Wow, that didn't take long." Alister blushes. Shawn nods blushing back.

"I know, but I've dreamt of this forever. And... I think it's a good thing for us to you know..." Shawn leans in and kisses Alister again. Alister felt himself becoming stirred, and his cock slips out of its sheath. He felt himself pressing against Shawn's growing erection, their tips rubbing against each other.

"You want to um...go back to our tent?" Shawn asked.

"Yeah." Alister kisses Shawn. Together they head back to their tent. Basil was still at dinner meaning they got to enjoy a bit of privacy. As they walk in Alister and Shawn start making out again, and the boys breaths become heavy as they made out. Alister feels Shawn get him onto a large pillow, the Minccino was pushed gently into it by his best friend. Alister admired Shawn's body, the Bulbasaur's long cock throbbing in front of him.

"Your mine Alister." Shawn murres happily. "I'm going to take good care of you tonight."

"Why do I have a feeling you've always wanted to say that." Alister teased. Shawn gently wraps his vines around Alister's hind legs lifting him up enough to expose his tailhole. Alister blushes as he feels himself being lifted just off the pillow. Shawn closes the gap and sits behind Alister.

"I've dreamt of this," Shawn says leaning in and pressing his cold snout against Alister's tail hole. Alister shivers.

"I didn't know Bulbasaur's had cold noses."

"Ya, we're a little cold. The reason we like to slide into warm holes." Shawn tries to make a joke, but Alister felt it fell a little flat.

"Oh brother..."

"Oh, it was cute, don't say it wasn't." Shawn giggles. Alister feels something warm and slick press against his tail hole. Alister gasped out loud as he feels Shawn starting to eat him out.

Alister moans softly as Shawn's tongue expertly explores his most intimate parts. He had never felt anything like this before and he was surprised by how good it felt. He could feel his body starting to respond, his cock growing harder and his hips moving in time with Shawn's ministrations.

As Shawn continues to work his tongue deeper into Alister's tailhole, he feels the Minccino's body begin to tense up. He pulls back slightly, giving Alister a chance to catch his breath.

"Are you okay?" he asks, concern etched on his face.

Alister nods, panting heavily. "Yeah, that was amazing. I just need a minute to catch my breath."

Shawn smiles and leans in to kiss him softly. "You're so beautiful, Alister. I want to make you feel good all night long."

Alister grins and wraps his arms around Shawn's neck, pulling him in for another kiss. He can feel Shawn's hard cock pressing against his tail, and he knows that he wants him just as badly as he wants the handsome Bulbasaur.

Without a word, Shawn shifts his weight and pushes Alister onto his back. He begins to kiss his way down the Minccino's body, his lips trailing across his chest and down to his belly. When he reaches his groin, he pauses for a moment, admiring the way Alister's cock stands proudly at attention.

Without warning, Shawn takes Alister's cock into his mouth, swirling his tongue around the head and sucking gently. Alister cries out in pleasure, his fingers tangling in Shawn's green vines.

"Aaaahhhh..." Alister gasped as he feels his cock being eagerly taken by his best friend. Alister pushes his paws against Shawn's head. The warmth of his mouth made him want to already bust. Taking a deep breath Alister closes his eyes focusing entirely on Shawn's warm mouth. His cock throbs as the Bulbasaur slowly suckles on him, his tongue flicking up and down on Alister's tip. The Minccino feels himself starting to pre.

Shawn says something, but his mouth was too full for Alister to understand him. Alister opens his eyes to see Shawn looking up at him. "Why are...you...so...cute." Alister gasped. He felt himself coming so close, his tail swishes back and forth, slapping the pillow. He grips Shawn's head, and his body tenses before he felt himself climax. The Minccino lets out a loud cry, and his warm seed sprays into Shawn's waiting mouth, coating it in his seed. Alister mutters a few words, begging for the feeling to never end. He sprays into Shawn's mouth over and over again, his cock pulsing in ecstasy.

"Damnit...Shawn..." Alister pants. A few tears ran down his face as if he had never been this good in his life. Well, Basil was pretty good but...Shawn might be just a little better. Just a little.

Alister collapses back onto the pillow, his chest puffing up and down. His body trembles from the intensity of his orgasm. Alister watches Shawn lick his lips, a bit of his seed runs down the side of his mouth. Shawn wipes Alister's seed from the corner of his mouth with a vine and licks it off. Shawn swallows the last of Alister's seed before leaning against him, kissing him. Alister tastes his own seed in Shawn's mouth, the Minccino coos as he never felt so good before.

"You make such cute sounds when you cum." Shawn giggles. Alister feels Shawn's cock sliding against his wet crotch, the Minccino's fur damp from his own seed. "I want to hear you make some more." Shawn nuzzles Alister. "I want to fuck you."

"Wow, at least give me some flowers or candy." Alister teases. His tail wraps around Shawn's waist. He feels the Bulbasaur's paw rub his face. "I can't believe I didn't give you a chance."

"Sheesh. More mating, less worrying." Shawn says as he wraps his vines around the Minccino. "I want you to ride me like before. I want to feel your butt against me as you make me cum in that cute ass of yours."

Alister playfully rolls his eyes and then leans in to kiss his friend, correcting himself that Shawn is actually his boyfriend now. "Don't you want me to get on all fours like a good Minccino? You know we look cute with our butts up," he says with a teasing smile.

"I just want to put a Bulbasaur in you at this point," Shawn responds, kissing Alister's head. "But you can choose our position."

Alister gets up and gets on all fours, shaking his butt suggestively at Shawn. The Minccino gives his boyfriend a cute wink, feeling completely turned on now that he doesn't have to hide who he is anymore. Ironically, it was Basil who taught him how to be cute, as the Quilava always loved to play with him like this.

Shawn's jaw drops as he takes in the sight before him. "Oh my...," he says in amazement as Alister lifts his tail, exposing his tight tail hole. The Minccino lowers his forebody while raising his butt up even more.

"Are you going to stare?" Alister playfully asks. "I'm getting cold. I need you to help warm me up." He shakes his butt around for his boyfriend.

Unable to resist any longer, Shawn moves towards Alister's butt, his senses overwhelmed by the desire to pleasure his lover. Alister can feel Shawn sniffing his butt like a dog. "Are we Rockruffs?" he jokes, but then feels something warm brushing against his entrance, leaving behind a wet mark. Alister gasps in surprise as he realizes Shawn is eating him out.

"You're so sexy," Alister says with a light chuckle.

"I just want to make sure you're ready, love. I want to make this as special for you as it is for me," Shawn says as he mounts himself on top of Alister. "This is better than my dreams."

"Yeah," Alister giggles, feeling Shawn lean over to kiss him on top of his head. He feels Shawn pressing his tip against his entrance.

"Are you ready, love?" Shawn asks. Alister nods and grips the pillow tightly with his forepaws. The memory of the last time they did something like this returns to him, but this time, it'll be something they can enjoy together. Before Alister can think about it any further, he feels his entrance being pushed apart as Shawn slowly pushes himself into his anus. Alister lets out a long gasp as he feels the tip piercing through him, Shawn's thick cock spreading him apart. He grips the pillow even tighter for support.

"Oh Arceus...you're thick," Alister gasps.

"All the better for breeding you with," Shawn chuckles, nipping at Alister's ears as he slowly starts to work his way into him. His hips grind and slap against Alister's in a gentle motion. Alister moans Shawn's name as he feels his head becoming light.

"So good," Alister says, his tongue rolling out of his mouth. He pants Shawn's name again. "Oh, Shawn...fuck me like I'm your bitch."

Shawn seemed to get more aroused hearing Alister says that he was his bitch. He felt the saur slap his ass with a vine. Alister jumps a bit from it, but it only turned him on that much more. Alister blushes as he couldn't believe how turned on, he was. He feels Shawn nip his neck, lightly biting on him while he thrusts into him faster.

"Moan for me Alister," Shawn says.

"Fuck me...harder...Shawwwwnnn." Alister felt Shawn's vine wrap around his cock, stroking him. He felt the other lightly rubbing his balls, milking him for all he was worth. Alister looks back at his friend, love and lust in his eyes.

As Shawn continues to thrust deeper into Alister, the Minccino can feel his body tense up with pleasure. He moans louder, his breathing becoming more erratic with each passing second. Alister pushes back against Shawn's thrust, the Minccino wanted him in him as deeply as possible. He felt himself growing so close, his climax was just moments away.

"Shawn...I'm going to"

"Me too," Shawn interrupts, his voice strained with pleasure.

Together, they reached their climaxes. Alister felt Shawn shove himself completely into him, the saur blew his load deep into his tight rump. Alister clenched up, massaging his lover's cock, milking it for all it was worth. And it was worth a lot as Alister still felt Shawn spraying his see into him, load after load filling him up. Alister felt his own orgasm hit, his see spraying all over the pillow under him, soaking it in his scent. Alister's tail stretched out.

"Whoa..." Alister felt dizzy.

"I know...right." Shawn kisses Alister's head. "I think this pillow is toast."

"We should keep it, a nice reminder of our first-time making love." Alister murres happily. He lays down on top of the wet pillow.

"Mon your so sexy." Shawn pulls out of Alister with a wet "plop." he lays down next to him on the pillow, and the pair kiss one another. Their paws hold onto the other while their cocks press together.

"I guess we should get some rest," Shawn says, he nuzzles Alister's neck. "We'll need our strength for tomorrow."

"Yeah." Alister thinks about what tomorrow was going to bring. They had to prepare themselves for the worst. Ommni and Tusk were going to be ready for them. If they thought otherwise, they would be only fooling themselves. As they slowly begin to pass out Alister hears the sounds of guards yelling in the near distance. Shawn lifts his head and turns towards the entrance of the tent where which they all of a sudden saw ripped open. Standing before them was Basil, the Quilava looked a little out of breath as if she had just sprinted to their tent.

"What are you two doing?" Basil asked. Shawn and Alister look at one another wondering what was about to happen. Basil looks back outside as if she was trying to see something.

"We'll talk about this later. Right now, I need you two to get out here now. Everything is about to change."