Eternally Vernal, Epilogue: Snowflakes On Flowers, Their Souls Preserved Beneath Glass, Springtime Forever
* * * Eternally Vernal, Epilogue: Snowflakes on flowers, their souls preserved beneath glass, springtime forever. * * * Fardeau, coming to realize the concept of context, felt frustrated. In the woods, a battle to the death to protect his...
A Tragedy of Impatience
"The food's ready, do your thing!" Jessica shrugged. She was tired of hearing Lance issue the "do your thing" command. He was a trader; he could have the finest mess kit in County Kalfal if he were willing to carry it around. But no, he had her, so he...
Cave
I'm sorry, boy. You've been the best friend I've ever had, even if you were a brainwashed bug. I wish it didn't have to be this way, but you can't kill a zubat, and I can't eat a graveler. I will make it quick, I won't let it hurt. In my...
Squandered
I remember the day that I received my first pokemon. "Today, I am a young man, like my older classmates!" You smelled like the kennel; as I bathed you, I discovered your secret. "What are the odds I'd get stuck with a girl cyndaquil?" I never...
Pursuit
Sacred fire lit up the night, as another gang of thugs were driven off for fear of burning to death. They would have to take him by surprise to stand a chance of capturing him. The phoenix pecked at the girl gently in an attempt to wake her. He...
One-way Mirror
* * * One-way Mirror. * * * It is something of a contradiction, how always following the rules means that you can get away with breaking them sometimes. Understanding that through its accidental discovery, KJ-19 carefully avoided reversing...
Any Port, Chapter 3: Adrift.
* * * Any Port, Part 3: Adrift. * * * Radio static hissed in competition with the atmosphere. Lennon tried to find an orientation that would give them an update on the weather, just to hear confirmed what they suspected. The way down was...
Any Port, Chapter 2: Taiga.
* * * Any Port, Part 2: Taiga. * * * Lennon studied the map with concentrated effort; it could not come with them and the only map feature of Rhiannon's replacement device was etched into its hinged cover. The girl waited quietly, listening...
Any Port, Chapter 1: Disorientation.
* * * Any Port, Part 1: Disorientation. * * * "Try it again." Slowing to a stop after one step, Lennon sighed, emitting a cloud of breath that quickly disguised itself amid gently falling snow. The lucario turned about and caught his...
Love Lost, Chapter 18b: Dismissals, concluded.
* * * Love Lost, Chapter 18b: Dismissals, concluded. * * * "You'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar, Sugar." Delilah leaned back in her chair and glanced into the living room. Li'l Sis was changing channels to stations inappropriate...
Love Lost, Chapter 18a: Dismissals.
* * * Love Lost, Chapter 18a: Dismissals. * * * "Alright, you got him off-balance; now, give him your aqua-tail!" Rapidly, a thick layer of water coated Fiona's vibrant patterns as she coiled her body like a spring and maneuvered to...
Love Lost, Chapter 17b: Reservations, concluded.
* * * Love Lost, Chapter 17b: Reservations, concluded. * * * Alice was happy that her cookie recipe proved to be a hit. Grace felt like she was about to pull a muscle from the strain of faking smiles at slights and resisting an urge to...