Hot Headed

The following days passed without anything too shabby happening besides Max being challenged to a battle by another trainer. They agreed for a quick one-on-one, both picking their best pokemon. Max's first choice was Bonny who was the third strongest fighter in the team, especially since she can mega-evolve, and also because she is usually the first one who wants to readily fight. Max's opponent picked a strong and fast breloom but was easily defeated by Bonny with just two Jump Kicks. Feeling flabbergasted and although he wasn't a sore loser, he wasn't happy about that defeat, not at all expecting to face such a strong opponent. As per the unwritten rule, the trainer gave Max a little money and left. The current day is coming to an end with dusk starting to settle, and the camp has just finished being settled.

"Thanks, Scarlet," Max said thankfully as soon as she was done installing everything.

{A pleasure as always.} Scarlet said with a smile.

In the meantime, the other girls were scattered around the campsite, doing whatever they felt like.

{Master?} May called out from behind him, tugging his pants.

"Yes?"

{Can we start trying to mega-evolve me?}

"Hem…"

{Please! Please, please, please!} She eagerly begged, getting overly excited already.

"I personally don't mind, May, but Aurora and I already planned on trying it every day."

{We can alternate.}

"...I guess," Max conceded with a shrug, looking at Scarlet.

{Don't look at me, you're the one in charge of that.}

{Yay!} May exclaimed happily. {Come on. Let's go.} She added, starting to pull him.

"Why are you in such a hurry?" he asked, grabbing the stone and proceeding to follow her.

{Good luck.} Scarlet wished while waving at them. {I'll get dinner ready in the meantime.}

With Max being practically dragged along by the small mawile, they walked past Aurora and Bonny who were just chilling and talking next to the campsite.

"Ready to try it again right now?" he asked the lucario with an innocent face and smile.

*sigh* {Coming.} Aurora answered, not feeling as enthusiastic as May.

{Have faith. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before you mega-evolve.} Bonny encouraged.

{If you say so.} The lucario replied, leaving her to follow the other two.

She knew Bonny meant well, but hearing that from someone who can already mega-evolve sounded a bit hollow to her. As she followed them, she couldn't help but be annoyed at May's exuberant enthusiasm but didn't say a thing since she couldn't blame her for being excited. Although she hated herself for it, she found herself wishing that the mawile would fail at mega-evolving, too. It's not that she wasn't happy for May, but the thought of the little mawile managing to mega-evolve before she did, would make her feel useless. For a moment, she pondered the thought of telling Max to just give up completely but dropped it since she more or less already knew her trainer's answer to her insecurity.

"Something wrong, Aurora?"

Exiting her thoughts and almost jumping, she saw Max looking at her from behind his back.

{Me? N-no, absolutely not.} Aurora lied.

"Why the long face, then?"

Unbeknownst to her, Aurora's feelings were reflected in her expressions.

{I'm okay, really.}

From the beginning of their relationship, Max learned that Aurora wasn't a very good liar.

"Alright, I won't force you."

Over time, Aurora also became aware of that weakness of hers, and despite her best efforts to stop it, she kept on doing it to avoid talking about personal matters.

{...Maybe I'll tell you after our session.} Aurora said hesitantly.

"Sure. I appreciate the trustworthiness."

A couple of steps later, they all came to a stop.

"This place looks good," Max stated while looking at the cleared zone, being only a small distance away from the camp.

{Alright, master, give me the stone!} May urged.

"Okay, okay. Here," Max replied, handing it to her.

{Alright, so you said that even though it's not refined, it should work, right?} May questioned, just to be sure.

"I don't see why it would not work."

{How can you affirm that?} Aurora asked, resenting her desire for May to fail.

"Well, why would it not? I mean, it's not like refining it unlocks its power. The power must be within the stone from the very start."

{...Sounds plausible.} Aurora simply replied, sitting close to them.

{Alright then. So I believe I have to touch the exposed part.} May said while pressing her tiny hand against the colorful raw mega stone. {I'm ready.}

"Let's go, then," Max said, doing the same with his key stone, closing his eyes, and started focusing.

{"Mega evolution!"} They both called out simultaneously.

They kept focusing a few more seconds before opening their eyes. Unfortunately, May was still in her normal form.

"Hm, it didn't work," Max commented.

{I can see that. Another time.}

"Alright."

They then did the same exact process, only to see another fail.

{...Maybe I have to use both of my hands.} May theorized before doing as she said.

Hoping it will work that time, Max repeated the process one more time. And again, unfortunately, another failed attempt.

{What the...? What's wrong with this stone?} May pondered loudly, starting to get upset.

"May, I think-"

{Another time.} She commanded. {This time, I have to focus more!}

Not wanting to scrap her hopes, Max touched his keystone once more.

(Mega evolve! Mega evolve! Mega evolve! Mega evolve!) She repeated in her head with closed eyes, pressing her hands harder on the mega stone.

After a few seconds of hoping and repeating the same words, she then opened her eyes.

{Are you kidding me?!} May exclaimed angrily. {Why isn't it working?}

"Maybe there-"

{I'm starting to believe this is not even my mega stone.}

"It has to be, we jus-"

{It's not because it's not working! This stupid rock is not mine, otherwise, I would have already mega-evolved by now, damnit!} She exclaimed in a tantrum and aggressively threw the stone away.

"May, calm down, please," Max calmly asked, not liking her sudden attitude.

{No. I want my mega stone now!} May childishly demanded.

"Either you calm down this instant, or else we stop here," he asserted with a glare.

{What?! But… you can't just... Aaargh!} She furiously yelled while turning around and heading towards a nearby tree, kicking a dead branch on the way.

{Wow. I've never seen her that upset.} Aurora commented, taken aback by her friend's behavior.

"I admit that neither have I," Max agreed, looking at the mawile who now sat at the foot of the large tree, crossing her arms and showing an intense angry expression like never before. "I'll wait for her to calm down and then we're gonna have a small conversation."

{Normally, I wouldn't recommend it, but May has always been the kind to be true to herself. She's aware of her mistakes and can easily live with them, so the talk shouldn't be too hard for her.}

"She has a very sweet, cheerful, and naive personality, but she can act a bit childish sometimes."

{Maybe her mind doesn't reflect her true age.}

"It's possible. With an abusive trainer like she had, it's hard to have a good personal development."

{Or maybe her Miss-Smile attitude hides something more painful.}

"It's a possibility too, but I highly doubt it. We would have seen some unorthodox behavior by now."

{Like in this moment?}

Unable to answer, Max looked at May one more time.

"Are you implying that she's not happy with us?"

{That, or she's just a bit much of a spoiled brat, and I don't say it mischievously. She's a very nice girl, overall.}

"Spoiled brat would be harsh, but maybe since she was denied a lot of things, if not everything by that asshole, a huge frustration was born inside her and is in conflict with her charming personality."

{Who knows? At this point, it seems that you know more about that than me.}

"Well, I believe I'll have to do my job as a trainer once again," he said, sitting next to her.

{...Personally, I think you're doing well.} Aurora shyly shared while discreetly putting a paw on one of his hands.

"Thanks," Max replied, petting her with his other hand. "But I'm not the only one here who deserves credit. You guys helped me evolve in my way in a rather short lapse of time."

{Which is quite admirable. None of us make it easy for you. You sure seem to have a thing for problematic females.} She remarked, lightly bumping him in the shoulder.

"Haha, maybe," Max lightly laughed. "Perhaps it's my… Nah, I was going to say my philanthropist side, but I'm not really into helping humans that much. I would use the same term but for pokemon, but I'm not even sure such a term exists."

{How about pokethropist?} Aurora suggested with a small warm smile.

"It sounds weird as fuck, but eh, we'll go with that," Max jested, making her smile even more. "And I gotta say, I love seeing your smile."

{Rha! You didn't have to ruin the moment, though.} Aurora complained, shyly looking away with a blush.

"Hehe, sorry," he apologized, stroking her soft hair between her long and pretty ears. "Now, care to tell me what's bugging you?"

With her smile fading, she moved her paw away and looked a bit sad all of a sudden.

{...I'm… not proud of myself.}

"Don't be ashamed. We all have those moments in our lives. I'm sure that even the sexy and prideful Bonny also has moments like that. Who knows? Maybe even Luna."

Aurora looked at Max intently, almost like she was wishing he would guess on his own what was troubling her.

{...Would you… hate me if I were to say that I wish for the failure of someone?} She started, looking away from his glance.

"Someone? If you're asking that, I doubt you're talking about a complete stranger. How close are you to that someone?"

{Let's say… a friend.}

She turned to look at Max one more time and quickly got nervous when he didn't answer immediately.

"I would never hate you, Aurora, even for that. However, I would like to know why and how I can help you with that."

{...Honestly, I'm really happy for May for obtaining her mega stone, but… if she mega-evolves before me, even after how much time and effort we spent on me, that would be so unfair and very frustrating.}

"...You know, I got that kind of feeling when I lost my mother. And to this day, I still have some remnants of that. And I'm not talking about how envious I was with those at school that had everything that I didn't," Max narrated, oddly with a smile.

{How come you can say that with a smile, then?}

"Easy question. All of that doesn't matter and it doesn't compare to how lucky I am right now. Some of those I was envious of became poor bastards while I'm on a thrilling adventure with seven marvelous creatures."

{I'm… not sure I understand your point.}

"What I'm trying to say is that it doesn't matter if you are the first or the last one to mega-evolve. In the end, you might even become the strongest pokemon of the team."

{The strongest? Tss, no exaggeration here. I'm sure you didn't include Scarlet and Luna in the equation.} Aurora remarked with playful sarcasm.

"Oh, yes I did, don't worry about that."

{I guess you have faith in both of us, then, because it's hard for me to believe that I could come close to match them with the plethora of failures I have.}

"And what are those failures you speak of? Are you talking about the jerk that abandoned you? About leaving the dojo? About what exactly?"

{Well… mainly being ditched by an asshole.}

"You just contradicted yourself in the same sentence. How is being left behind by the worst asshole ever a failure? To me, it's a win. Firstly because he would have just done it eventually; and secondly, you wouldn't be here with us. With me," he pointed out with a reassuring smile.

{I… Maybe. But how about the many battles I lost in my time at the dojo and after that?}

"...Alright, I won't lie to you and say that those are indeed failures."

{Ah, you see?} Aurora said matter-of-factly.

"But isn't that what the concept of training is about? Being bested by others and getting better for next time? If I were to fight that dojo's grandmaster, he would break me in seconds. However, even though it would be a failure, I would be okay with that. Why, you ask? Because I would have no chance from the very start and I'm aware of that."

{I'm not sure I follow.}

"Yeah, I didn't go in the right direction with that example... What I meant to say, is that failure is the first step before winning. You can't be born with all the talents and skills in the world. You have to choose and specialize in what you want and work hard to come out on top. It's mathematical: effort and work plus time equal a better chance at winning. In short, don't let failure stop you. You never know where perseverance could lead you."

{Judging from your reaction when you lost for the first time against the last gym leader, you don't take failure very well yourself.}

"Hehe, it's true. I would be lying to you if I said I don't mind losing. However, I didn't stop there thanks to Scarlet and all of you. Two weeks later, we faced her again with more training and preparation, and then we finally won."

Unable to reply, Aurora stared in front of her, going thoughtful.

"...You know, maybe the lack of confidence is the main reason why we have trouble making you mega-evolve."

{Are you talking about me or you?}

"Both, actually. None of us can boast about being overconfident. But even so, I wonder if we're really on the same waves. I mean, we like each other, but I believe it's not enough. In order to mega-evolve, we have to make us as one."

{Is it the case with Bonny?}

"Yes. Honestly, I don't know exactly how it happened, but we became almost the same person. Not in personality and talents or whatsoever, but… it's hard to explain, but I assume that you understand."

{So so.}

"I think the best solution is to spend as much time as possible together. It's my only suggestion for now."

{Looks like there is no easy way out.}

"I thought you didn't like it when it's too easy?" he questioned with a raised eyebrow.

{To a certain extent.}

"Hehe, on that we think the same," Max conceded, petting her some more.

Shortly after, they noticed that May was less angry and was now looking a bit more regretful.

"Time to help her," Max said, standing up.

He slowly walked towards his mawile and stopped next to her.

"Can I sit beside you?"

Before answering, May looked at him right in the eyes, showing very ashamed and sad eyes.

{If you can bear being close to me.} She replied, sounding really down.

"Not only can I bear it, but I love it," he assured her, sitting down anyway.

{...Even after what I did?}

"Unconditionally."

Her reaction was a small lip quivering.

"Do you want to sit on my lap like you love?"

{Not really.}

"How about just between my legs, then?"

She considered the question for a moment before standing up and sat in between his legs, her big maw resting against his belly and resting her hands on her legs.

"I know how you feel, so I'll spare you the need to say it; I forgive you."

{How can you? I acted like a stupid idiot.}

"Don't say that. Everyone can get upset from time to time."

{I know. But I… just don't know what got into me.}

"You just felt frustration and disappointment, which I don't blame you for."

{I know that.} She replied a bit impatiently. {It's just that… I don't like being angry, especially at you.}

"Trust me, I'm used to it now."

{That's not the point. I wanted to mega-evolve so badly that…}

Hearing her stopping and not continuing, Max started to gently rub her head with the tips of his fingers.

"You know, it pains me a little to say this, but I'm starting to wonder if your motivations to mega-evolve are unhealthy."

{What do you mean?}

"What is the real reason that motivates your desire to mega-evolve?"

{...Getting stronger?} May hesitantly replied.

"Are you sure?"

{...}

"I don't doubt that it's the case, but I suspect that you're hiding details. Can you tell me what they are?"

{...Maybe… I guess I want to be like Bonny.} May timidly replied.

"Admiration, okay. What else?"

{...}

Instead of answering, she began to nervously rub her legs.

{...Maybe to… please and impress you?} She softly admitted, almost whispering.

"Oh, I think we may have hit the mark on it. But don't you think it's a bit misguided of you?"

{What's wrong with me wanting you to look at me like you look at the others?} She retorted defensively.

"Per se, nothing. Absolutely nothing. However, if it's why you want to mega-evolve, I believe you won't be able to achieve that anytime soon. Also, why do you think I see you differently?"

{Because I'm too small. I can't do things that the others do. I like it when you hug me, like now, but sometimes... I wish I was able to do the same for you. Also, I can't please you like the others. Most of the time, you're the one pleasing me.}

"Are you that self-conscious about your size? You're the cutest thing ever."

{Yeah, and that's it. So, when you discovered my mega stone and I realized that I could now mega-evolve, it felt like my best dream had come true.}

At that, Max was a bit lost for words, but was still gently rubbing her head.

"Honestly, I wish I could say anything to help you. Your feelings are legitimate and very understandable. The only thing I can tell you is that if you want to mega-evolve, it should be for yourself before anything... No, I don't think that's quite right…" he mumbled. "Actually, you should want to mega-evolve for yourself and me, and I should do the same. That way, we will start to be on the same page."

{...} *sigh* {Mega evolution is more complicated than I first expected. Bonny seems to make it look so easy and it didn't take her long before she succeeded.}

"Not a good thing, if you ask me."

{How so?} May asked, looking at him from below.

"I think that she mega-evolved way too quickly. Remember how she acted the first time and the couple of times after? It wasn't until recently that she can now properly control her mega form."

After saying that, something came to him and went thoughtful.

"...Now that I think about it, maybe that's also why you and Aurora can't mega-evolve yet. Deep down, I'm afraid that you two will mega-evolve too quickly and the same thing will happen again."

{I don't know about Aurora, but as for me, I don't think so. I mean, Aurora and Bonny both have fiery combative tempers, which isn't really my case.}

"Hehe, true. You and Dusk are way too nice."

{You don't like it?}

"Of course I do. It's pokemon and people like you that prevents our world from falling into madness. But I must admit, you do have a small brawler side within you."

{Well, if someone is trying something funny on you, I guess I have to.}

"Damn, how come such a cute and small pokemon can be so protective?" Max wondered out loud with a smile, hugging her in his arms.

{Hmpf, size doesn't matter. I'll punch anything that threatens you.}

"Really? Size doesn't matter? Does that sound familiar to you?" Max asked expectantly.

{I-…}

Quickly, May realized her own lie that she believed.

"That's what I want you to think; size doesn't matter, whatever the circumstance is."

{I… feel stupid again.}

"Stop saying that," Max demanded while giving her a couple of quick kisses on her head. "You're not stupid, you just lack a tinsy bit of maturity and self-esteem. Nothing we can't work on together."

{...Alright. Thank you, master.} May conceded, starting to smile again. {But what are we gonna do now?}

"We're gonna stop here for today. I'm gonna give you a few days so you can work on yourself a bit and get your priorities straight. Okay?"

*sigh* {Okay.} May agreed with a fading smile.

"Don't worry. As soon as you feel you want to progress for the right reasons, we'll try again."

{You promise?}

"I double promise," he assured, gently turning her head and joining their lips for a brief moment.

{...Very well. I'll try my best and I won't deceive you again!} She expressed with conviction.

"As if that was possible."

{And in return…} May started, turning to face Max. {...maybe we could have some fun one last time in this form?} She suggested with a seductive tone and needy eyes.

"How could I refuse such an enticing offer?" he remarked, appealed by the idea.

{Hehe, I knew you would say yes.} She said and kissed him again on the lips. {See you later.}

The mawile left Max's arms and walked back to the camp. When gone, Aurora stood up and joined Max on May's spot.

{For a moment, I thought I would have to leave you alone.} Aurora commented, sitting beside him.

"Don't worry, she reserved that for later tonight."

{Great. It sure is always fun to have those kinds of images.} She sarcastically remarked.

"Don't tell me you're still that prude."

{I may be less of a bitch, but it doesn't mean I'm on the side of those who have no manners.}

"Says the girl who drools like a starving beast when we do it," he retorted with a grin.

{I d-do not!} Aurora protested, embarrassed.

"Haha, of course you don't," Max replied sarcastically. "Shall we give it a try now?"

{Sure. Anything is better than hearing lies.}

As Max let out a modest laugh, both of them stood up and began their daily session of trying to make Aurora mega-evolve, spending their time practicing on it for a little while.

*sigh* {Looks like it won't be today we succeed.} Aurora commented.

"Unfortunately. Progress sure doesn't arrive very fast."

{You tell me.}

"Let's not give up. The more we practice, the better the chances at succeeding."

Right at that moment, Scarlet spotted the both of them.

{Dinner is ready, you two.} She announced.

"Coming. Well, might as well stop for today. We'll try again tomorrow," he said, going to pick up the stone.

{Yeah. I think I'll relax for the rest of the evening.}

"Good thinking."

Both of them then walked to Scarlet and headed towards the camp.

[You should spend a bit more time with her in general. Maybe it could help.] Scarlet suggested in Max's mind.

[Yeah. I'm not asking for much but unfortunately, we don't really have a lot in common.]

[Maybe that's exactly why you should. Spending time together might help you two find some.]

[Are you sure? It will mean spending less time with you.]

[I'm not talking about being glued together all day long. Just a couple more minutes per day should be plenty enough.]

[Heh, you're so caring, you know that?]

[I know.] The gardevoir replied with a grin.

With that, they joined the others at the camp and proceeded to eat their dinner. Despite the absence of Luna, they had a great time, with May back to her cheerful, normal self, which he was glad of. Taking notice of it, Max had not seen Luna for a big part of the day and was feeling a bit worried, but told himself that she also needs her moments of solitude from time to time.

When everyone was done, it was time for the usual social time of the evening with everyone talking together here and there. On Max's side, he was sitting on a gathered trunk and was brushing Dusk's fur, to her request.

"I really like your fur, Dusk. I can't wait to see what it will look like with the conditioner I bought."

{Thanks, master. I'll definitely use it. Maybe tomorrow.}

"Is that so? For what honor?"

{Maybe for the fact of being clean, what else?} She rolled her eyes with a smile.

"Oh, yeah. Silly me," he replied, a bit embarrassed.

{Hehe, I'm just teasing you.} Dusk kindly reassured. {The truth is, we all kind of planned to go take a group bath the next time we found a suitable place.}

"Really? How come I haven't heard of it?"

{Well…} Dusk started, getting uncomfortable. {They didn't tell me that I shouldn't tell you, but…}

"But?..."

{Please, don't get upset. Promise me you won't.}

"Sure. Now tell me."

{...During the last time, we went to the pool in that hotel, the girls and I talked about that from time to time, we should spend some more girl-only time.}

"Girl only, huh? Well, I don't see the issue that was worrying you, and to be honest, that's not that bad of an idea."

{You're not mad?}

"Of course not. I promised, anyway, didn't I?" he jested with a chuckle. "But still, why girl-only?"

{Well…}

{Come on, master, no need to harass our kind little Dusk.} Scarlet said while embracing Max from behind, coiling her arms around his neck. {Sometimes, you want some alone time and sometimes, we want some girl time. I don't remember hearing you inviting us for a swim the other day.} She accused, rubbing her cheek against his.

Max knew that she would have known about it sooner or later, but he decided to do it, anyway. Sometimes, he does need his solitude like he was used to, just like Luna.

"Would you really have liked being there?" Max asked, still carefully brushing Dusk.

{I don't know. Maybe being there would have allowed me to correct those two machoke's attitudes.}

"See? One more reason to not be mad. That would make me quite hypocritical."

{But I did sense that you wanted to be with us. And if I do a little sneak peek into your mind, I can see exactly why you want to be part of it as well. Pervert as always, huh?} Scarlet teased with a smug grin.

"Okay, okay. No need to go into deep details," Max interrupted quickly. "You go do just that and I'll leave you girls alone."

{Rest assured, Luna will probably keep an eye on you.}

"Why her?"

Scarlet took a deep breath, exhaled, and dropped her chin on top of Max's head.

{Because she doesn't want to join us on our girly time.}

"Why? I know that it's Luna, but still…"

{She didn't exactly refuse. She said that she was touched by the offer, but prefers her solitude. I think that's where you two are alike the most.}

"Tsk, it bothers me a bit, honestly. Not because she refuses, but of always being all by herself. I wonder why she wants to be alone that much."

{Who knows? Even I can't sense her true feelings.}

"Really? Even if you look deeper?"

{Psychic abilities are not very effective against dark-types. Even if I try, I can't do much.}

"I see."

{By the way, you have to understand that getting into someone's mind is not like passing a door. It's a lot more complex and laborious than you think.}

"I think I remember you saying that before. There we go, Dusk, all shiny and pretty."

{Thank you, master.} Dusk gratefully said, quickly kissing him.

"No problem," Max returned it while petting her.

She then stood up and went to join the others who were a bit further away.

{You're such a good master.} Scarlet praised, sitting next to him.

"You're starting to sound like a broken record," Max jested.

{So what? Can't I say how exceptional you are?} She said, resting her head against his shoulder.

"Of course you can," he assured, stroking her hair. "The problem is that I might end up believing you."

{That would be bad, indeed.} She jested as well, rolling her eyes.

"...Say, I was wondering, do you plan on learning new moves?"

{New moves? Like what?}

"I don't know. Since you're also a fairy-type, maybe a fairy-type move would be nice."

{I had thought about it, so perhaps.}

"Or maybe you prefer more special attacks?"

{I'll see in time. To be honest, now I'm thinking more about learning something… physical.} She coaxed, rubbing his inner thigh, very close to his manhood.

"You don't say. My perverted gardevoir wanting to do something nasty? That's unexpected," Max said snarkily.

{You don't seem that enthusiastic about it, though.}

"When it's about you, I am, but it's mostly because I kind of already had something planned with May."

{Something planned?}

"She wanted to have a bit of fun with me."

{So? No problem if it's just that.}

"Really?"

Smiling and not replying to him, Scarlet stood up and pulled Max up as well.

{May? Can you come here for a moment?} She called the mawile while leading Max towards the tent.

"What are you…?"

She then pushed him inside it and followed him. After that, she made him sit on his sleeping bag.

"You're quite straightforward tonight," he remarked.

{You think?} She playfully asked, sitting next to him.

{...Yes?} May inquired as soon as she got in.

{Master told me that you wanted to play with him, is that right?}

{Hem… yes. But-}

{Well then, it looks like you're gonna have a good ol' threesome again.} The gardevoir announced, gently caressing one of his cheeks.

"Is that so? Does everyone agree with this?" Max said, looking at May.

{Well, I don't really mind.} May answered, hands behind her back.

{Good.} Scarlet said, moving behind Max. {Do you want to do the honor of heating him up?} She asked May.

{Of course.} The small mawile agreed, joining them.

Suddenly, Max felt his arms being held in place by Scarlet, not able to move them whatsoever.

"Is that really necessary?"

{No. It's a must.} Scarlet jested with a mischievous grin. {He's all yours.}

Smiling, May moved between his legs and went to feel his hard-on.

{I might need a little help.}

Complying, Scarlet discarded his clothes with her powers.

{That's better.} May said with emerging lust, grabbing his semi-hard shaft with both of her tiny hands.

She then proceeded to pump him very slowly a few times before putting his tip in her small mouth. She played with it with her tongue for a short moment before taking in a bit more of his length.

{You're a really good trainer. Not many pokemon can boast about being that skillful with their master.} Scarlet commented, pressing the side of her face against his.

"I don't think it's something I can brag about myself in the first place."

{You don't have to. We all already know that you're simply the best master ever.}

"Having sex with my pokemon is your definition of being the best?"

{I don't know. You tell me.} She playfully retorted while looking at May, giving her a discreet wink.

Smiling, the mawile then went as further as possible with his shaft, smashing his tip against her throat.

"Oomph!" Max lowly moaned, flinching by the sensation.

{I dare you to say that she's not well-trained.} Scarlet challenged before turning his head to start making out with him.

With Scarlet added to the mix, it didn't take Max long enough to be completely rock hard. However, he wasn't the only one who was getting heavily aroused.

{I hope you're ready to do some extra work.} Scarlet said before gently pushing his upper body on the ground.

She then got on top of his face, pushing her entrance against his mouth.

{Yes! That's more like it!} She blurted as soon as Max began to eagerly eat her out.

Max enjoyed that moment, as did Scarlet until he was about to cum a little while later. Even if he wanted to warn May, he wouldn't have been able to due to a certain red gardevoir who was enjoying herself a bit too much. She was almost aggressively grinding herself against his face with a depraved face and lolled tongue. After a moment, Max grabbed onto Scarlet's thighs and grasped them stronger when he exploded inside the mawile's mouth.

{Just… a little bit… more.} Scarlet urged him, her pleasure reaching its peak.

As May was done swallowing all he had to spurt, Scarlet was about to orgasm herself.

{Y-Yes! Aaaah!} She moaned loudly, strongly grasping Max's ribs.

When done, she didn't move away, preferring to let her entire weight drop on the human, panting. She then felt small taps on her thighs.

{Oh, sorry. Hehe.} Scarlet chuckled, moving backward.

*gasp* "Phew! Was about to die here."

{Wouldn't it have been a nice death, though? Asphyxiated by your lover's vagina?}

"It could be worse, but I'll give you that. And I'd rather stay alive to do some more, you know?" he cheekily replied with a grin.

{Good answer.} She praised, rubbing his hair. {Can I take the relay now?} She asked May.

{Of course.}

Max didn't know if Scarlet just didn't notice or simply didn't mind, but Max saw a brief moment of disappointment in May's face when she moved away to leave the place for Scarlet. With Scarlet now in position and teasing him a little as usual by rubbing her entrance against his still hard shaft, Max gently pulled the mawile towards him and placed her right next to his armpit.

"Don't think I'll leave you like this," he seductively cooed.

Very gently, he began to fondle her belly and slowly went lower. However, he uncontrollably grasped her a bit too hard when he felt Scarlet sucking his dick inside her crushingly tight vagina.

{Ow.} May softly complained.

"Sorry. Scarlet's fault."

Too busy enjoying herself already, she completely ignored him and began to ride him at a moderate speed.

"Damnit!" Max cursed quietly.

Doing his best to keep his focus, Max went even lower and was now pressing against a pretty well-lubricated tiny pussy.

"Houu. Someone is in need of some attention urgently."

As soon as Max started to gently rub and brush her entrance, the mawile bit her lower lip and felt her heartbeat accelerating a bit.

{Hmm, master.} She muttered with half-closed eyes.

Quickly, her breathing also went a bit faster. It didn't take her long to give him the message to go further by pressing onto the finger that was rubbing her. Seeing no point in keeping her waiting more, especially since she was very wet, he carefully searched for the right angle and pushed in a finger as soon as he did, making the mawile gasp in pleasure. Immediately, Max began to finger her slowly. After a little while, the tent was filled with moans from the three of them. A brief feeling of embarrassment took over him for a short moment, guessing that the others were probably hearing them. But he theorized that if they didn't like it, they would just go away. He also guessed that someone like Bonny was just behind the entrance, spying on them. So he decided to not think too much about that.

After focusing back on the task at hand, he sped up fingering his mawile, increasing her moans. On Scarlet's side, she managed to increase their pleasure and her own, going even wilder on him. And not long after that, Scarlet was the first one to orgasm, crushing him like usual with her internal muscles. Due to that narrowness, he almost came as well, but she stopped in time.

*pant* *pant* {Phew. I need a break. That was a strong one.}

"Take your time. I almost came too, so I'll just hold on longer next time."

{You know it's not a problem with me.} She assured him with a grin.

Rolling his eyes, Max returned his attention to May, whose tiny entrance had become incredibly slippery. Scarlet looked at them for a brief moment before resuming.

{Please don't stop, master. I'm very close.} May said a bit hastily.

"Same for me," Max replied, looking at Scarlet with the corner of one eye.

{Not... before me.} Scarlet affirmed, blocking his climax build-up with her psychic abilities.

A few minutes later, the mawile came with an ecstatic moan. Later on, Scarlet followed suit and made sure that her human had his orgasm at the same moment.

*pant* "Phew. Is… everyone satisfied?" Max asked, dropping his head on the ground.

{I am.} May answered, a bit sweaty.

{Me too. For now, at least.} Scarlet said with a mischievous grin.

"Great. I think it's gonna be all from me for today."

{Already?} Scarlet wondered.

"Yeah. I'm a bit exhausted."

{...Very well. See you later, then.}

At that, she unplugged herself from Max. She then cleaned herself with her powers and left the tent.

{See you later, master.} May wished with a quick kiss before following Scarlet.

"Haaaaah. That was nice," Max mumbled, closing his eyes and fell asleep not long after.

Outside, Scarlet and May saw Bonny, Jade, and Dusk around the campfire.

{Where's Aurora?} May asked.

{A bit further that way. She walked away the moment she heard you.} Bonny answered nonchalantly.

{Poor little lucario. Such a stuck-up girl.} Scarlet commented with crossed arms. {Anyway, are you all ready for our girl time?}

{Indeed.} The lopunny replied, standing up, as well as Dusk.

{We're gonna have one tonight?} The braixen asked.

{Yes. I found a nice water source while getting dinner.}

{Yay!} May exclaimed in joy.

However, Jade stayed seated, looking at them.

{I believe you're also invited.} Bonny said to the pale green gardevoir. {Right?} She added, looking at Scarlet assertively.

{Tsk. Whatever.} Scarlet retorted, still showing a touch of hostility towards her peer.

Unsure of what to say, Jade didn't move.

{Come with us. It will be fun.} Dusk kindly invited, presenting one of her paws.

Briefly considering the situation, Jade took Dusk's paw and stood up.

{Let's get Aurora and move on.} Scarlet announced.

They found the lucario a couple of meters away inside the forest, doing some soft exercises. After she joined them, the group followed Scarlet to a private place to bathe a little; it is a big pond. They all proceeded to get in except for Scarlet, who had just her legs in.

{Ahhh. Feels good.} Bonny commented. {It's a bit sad that master isn't with us, though.}

{I already told you; we don't exclude him for the fun of it. However, it's important to note that we mustn't fall into an unhealthy over-attachment and adulation of him. I love him very much, but we mustn't forget ourselves as an entity of our own.} Scarlet explained.

{Yeah, I think you did tell us, but your overcomplicated talks are pretty boring.} Bonny replied.

{Heh. I guess it's my fault. I shouldn't try to be all intellectual with my speeches to you guys.}

{You should practice doing stuff like us averagely smart pokemon, like this.} Bonny said, playfully flipping her the bird.

{I see that master has taught you new things.} Scarlet noted with a grin.

{Bleuh!} The lopunny retorted, sticking her tongue out at her.

{Hey, Scarlet, do you have any other advice for my Fairy Wind attack?} May asked the red gardevoir.

{Hmm… not at the moment. Sorry. You still can't manage to summon it yet?}

{Sadly, no.}

{Hmm...} Scarlet mumbled again, thoughtful. {Well, I believe it's best to help you personally, but I'll have to think some more about how I can help you concretely. Though I will say that it would have been easier for you if you knew at least one special move, I guess we'll start at ground zero.}

{Are special moves that hard to learn?} Bonny asked.

{Not exactly.} Aurora answered. {But training special attacks is quite different from physical ones. It's hard to describe it, but using a special move is like using your spirit muscles like you use your muscles for your physical moves.}

{Like she said.} Scarlet confirmed. {However, it's special in a way because every pokemon has a physical body, well, most of them. And to use Aurora's example, being able to use your spirit muscle almost requires you to already know at least one special move to improve it.}

{So does that mean May and I won't be able to learn any special moves ever?} Bonny inquired.

{Well, I don't think so, at least. As far as I can tell, I always have been able to use special abilities, but surely everyone has the potential. Otherwise, only a minority of pokemon would be able to use them.}

{Good point. How did you learn your Aura Sphere?} Bonny asked, turning to Aurora.

{Well...} The lucario pondered with closed eyes. {I'm afraid that I'm in the same situation as Scarlet. I don't really remember how I learned it.}

{Maybe some abilities are innate in certain pokemon.} Dusk theorized.

{Nice thinking, Dusk.} Scarlet praised, making her smile a little. {Aura Sphere is almost a lucario-exclusive move, so surely Aurora learned it innately throughout her experience.}

{That would make sense.} Aurora agreed.

{That doesn't explain how I can learn one, though.} May pointed out.

{I think it's something maybe our master could answer. I hate to admit it, but it's beyond my competence. To understand and explain clearly how it works, that is.} Scarlet shared.

{Well, no need to overthink it, then. For now, we should relax and bend on it tomorrow evening.} Bonny concluded.

{You like that word, don't you?} Scarlet teased.

{What word?}

{Bend.}

{Eh, don't we all?}

{Not really. I prefer to actually do it.} Scarlet cheekily replied with a smile, making the group laugh.

They talked and laughed between themselves for a little while. Then, almost out of nowhere, four pokemon came out of the woods; a gallade, a diggersby, a medicham, and a hitmonlee.

{See? I told you guys there were girls over here.} The gallade told the others.

{And they sure are cute.} The diggersby commented, trying to flatter them.

Immediately, the girls stopped talking and turned to look at them.

{Is there a problem?} Scarlet asked, already annoyed.

{No no, not at all.} The gallade assured, getting closer. {We were just wondering if we could share the pond. Do you think it would be possible?} He added, getting awfully close to Scarlet's bubble.

{We won't have to. We're leaving.} Scarlet rudely replied, standing up.

{Already?} The gallade complained while the diggersby was staring at Bonny, who just looked back with a disdainful expression. {We just arrived.}

{Exactly.} Scarlet said with animosity. {Let's go, girls.}

{Wait, wait!} The gallade commanded before rushing towards her as she turned around to leave. {Come on, we'll have so much fun together.} He told her before coiling an arm around her shoulder from behind, making her eyes widen exponentially.

~POVC~

*Bang*

*snork* "Whaa…?"

Abruptly awakened, Max sat up in the tent, eyes still half-closed. He put a hand beside his ear for a moment, wondering what it was he just heard.

"...Meh, I must have dreamt it," he mumbled to himself before lying down once again, drifting back to sleep a few seconds later.

~POVC~

*koff* *koff* {Grrh. What the hell… is wrong with you?}

Near the pond, the gallade had been harshly attacked and propelled to a nearby tree by Scarlet, leaving him injured and bleeding a bit.

{Don't you ever. Touch me again.} Scarlet ordered menacingly with two fiery fists.

{You could've just said no, you bitch.} The diggersby said to the gardevoir.

{Whoa, better watch your words, pal.} Bonny intervened, siding next to Scarlet.

{Or else what?} The diggersby challenged.

{Or else you're gonna be very sorry.} The lopunny retorted with determination, scowling at the males.

Shortly after, Aurora and May joined Scarlet and Bonny while Dusk and Jade watched in horror behind them, the medicham and the hitmonlee joining the diggersby.

{Stay out of this.} The gallade told his companions, standing up while wiping the blood away.

{Dude, she almost killed you.} The medicham reminded him. {No way we're gonna let that slide.}

The gallade then walked towards Scarlet, pushing them to pass through.

{If she wants to act all tough, then so be it.} The gallade said, readying his blades.

{Dude, for real?} The hitmonlee commented.

Not responding to him, Scarlet's male counterpart only glared at her.

{A duel, huh? Alright, I'm game.} Scarlet accepted, moving a bit closer towards him. {Stay out of this as well.} She told the girls.

{Are you sure it's the right thing to do?} Dusk asked.

{I don't know, but it sure will be for my nerves.} Scarlet remarked with a rather unhealthy grin.

{You're gonna regret having refused and attacked me.} The gallade taunted.

{Yeah, yeah, just grow some balls and come at me already.} The red gardevoir taunted back with bigger fiery fists with everyone backing up a little.

With clenched teeth, the gallade rushed at Scarlet. The red gardevoir confidently tried to grasp him with her psychic powers, but he was quick enough to not stay in Scarlet's field of view for too long. When close enough, he jumped over her and quickly went to slash her with one of his blades from behind. Luckily, Scarlet was quick enough to use Protect, making the gallade slash an invisible kinetic wall. Scarlet immediately countered with Fire Punch, but he quickly dodged backward.

{Quick on your feet, I see.} Scarlet commented with displeasure.

{Hmpf. A gardevoir's abilities are nothing new to me. I know how to fight a psychic-type.}

{Would you look at that? A male who likes to boast about beating up females. How very manly of you.} Scarlet nagged with a devilish grin.

{Shut the fuck up or I'll make you eat your words.}

{Come over here and try, then, you enraged pussy.} Scarlet further taunted him.

With an indignant growl, the gallade jumped and threw a few Psycho Cuts at her. She shielded herself with Protect, but was momentarily blinded by the exploding light. The gallade used that opportunity to rush at her as fast as he could and connected an attack with one of his blades. He was about to get her again with his speed, but was stopped at the last second, his entire body completely immobilized.

{What?!} The gallade growled in surprise.

Within the same second all of that happened, Scarlet had recovered her sight, having one hand raised glowing with powers even before that.

{How did you see me?} He demanded, struggling to break free.

{I didn't. I just assumed where you were. You're so predictable.} Scarlet told him with her eyes starting to glow a hue of blue.

{You won't get away with this!} The gallade threatened.

{Oh, but I will.} Scarlet menacingly assured, slowly moving towards him.

{Okay, Scarlet, you won. No need to go beyond that.} Bonny intervened, walking to them.

{I know. And I suggest that you do not stop me.} The gardevoir warned.

Despite wanting the gallade to get beaten, she didn't want Scarlet to actually kill him. However, she felt powerless as she wasn't able to stand in her way.

Moving closer to the gallade, Scarlet grabbed his chin and stared at his eyes.

{I hope you learned who you just messed with.}

{Grrh. Go to hell!} He said with clenched teeth, his efforts to break free proving unsuccessful.

{Such hostility. Here, let me help you loosen up.} She mockingly remarked.

With her eyes glowing more intensely, Scarlet stared intently into the gallade's eyes. Then, for half a second, a clear and pale blue-colored ring briefly appeared in Scarlet's eyes. After that, she released him from her hold, with the gallade just standing there silently and staring blankly at nothing. Scarlet approached him and whispered something in one of his ears. When she was done, she withdrew towards the others slowly and the gallade turned to glare at his friends.

{Dude, are you alright?} The diggersby asked.

Without even answering, the gallade extended his blades and rushed at them without any expression, as if he was zombified. His friends understood just in time what was going on and dodged in extremis his attack, which sliced a portion of the tree behind.

{What the fuck, dude?! What the fuck are you doing?!}

Still not answering, he charged at them one more time and almost got one that time.

{I'm out of here!} The medicham said, starting to run away, closely followed by the hitmonlee.

Screaming, the diggersby followed them with the gallade chasing them through the woods, never to be seen again.

{Well, that's taken care of.} Scarlet said, dusting her hands with a proud grin.

{What did you do?} Bonny questioned.

{Nothing. Just a small Hypnosis.}

{Hypnosis? You mean you forced his mind to attack the others?}

{Yes, and?}

{How far did you use that Hypnosis? He was about to cut them in half.}

{Relax. If those assholes can run and dodge him for half an hour, they should make it out alive.}

{What? Half an hour?!} Bonny exclaimed, a bit astonished.

{That's what I said. Anyway…} She started, turning to face the group. {Master has stayed alone for enough time now. Time to get back to him.} She concluded, heading back to the campsite.

{...There's still some dark spots in that gardevoir.} Aurora commented quietly, moving next to Bonny.

{Too much, if you ask me.} The lopunny replied, also walking back to where their master was with the others.

{I don't know, though. They kind of deserved it.}

{They deserved a beatdown, not getting killed.} Bonny expressed her opinion.

{Well, what's done is done. I will admit she exaggerated a bit. And unfortunately, we can't really go up against her.}

{Sadly, it's true. I like her very much and she can be very reliable. However, I don't really agree with her methods of dealing with problems. Killing everyone that annoys you isn't the answer.}

{Your mega form surely wouldn't agree.} Aurora jested.

{I'm being serious.} Bonny said, not amused.

*sigh* {Sorry. But if it can reassure you, technically, she didn't 'kill' anyone tonight.}

{Not directly, at least.}

{Either way, I sure hope she didn't really hypnotize that gallade to kill his jerk friends.}

{Hem… Is it possible for you two to… well… stop saying that word?} Dusk demanded behind them, getting anxious by hearing it.

Bonny then briefly looked at her.

{Sorry, Dusk… Well, I hope you're right.} The lopunny simply said.

{I'm sure everything's fine.} Aurora assured her before they finally reached the camp.