Chapter 23 Radiance Conditions were just right for the trap, just the right amount of snow fall, the moon was lit but it wasn’t shining on where Radiance wanted to spring the trap and the wind was blowing against her meaning that her scent wasn’t going to be as easy to notice. Yes, tonight was a fine night to spring her trap and find out the truth. Yes, the truth, the reason that she sent the letter to Dynamo in the first place was to get him here to speak about his experiences, for them to find out why he killed her good friend Windy…oh Windy how your life was ended far sooner than it should ever had been. But you were back and best of all you were family, her sweet little girl that she would take care of for the rest of eternity if she had to. Family…something she has wanted for such a long time. “Hmmm…if my guess is right, Dynamo should be heading in this direction by now, he always was the timid type when it comes to being responsible.” He was supposed to have become a General sooner than he had, but Arceus and Ruby couldn’t trust him to stand tall when the time comes. Its very hard to trust someone when they turn yellow and run…which is one big reason why Radiance wanted to see the deer old pony herself. Radiance suspected that Dynamo might end up running away from the others and heading in this general direction, but even if he hadn’t she had prepared several traps that would guide Dynamo right to where she was. It was pointless to have a trap far away from her that she would have to check and was best instead to guide the Keldeo towards her instead. Yawning from up in the tree that Radiance had decided to sit in the Eevee stared down at the clearing that her magical traps were placed in. On trap was made to capture the colt in the clearing so he couldn’t escape, another was designed so he got a power reduction making it easier to fight him if he needed, finally the final would subdue Dynamo, so he was easier to drag back to Ruby’s…her home. Radiance didn’t expect to see any true combat tonight between them, but if need be she was mentally ready for it. “What an odd spot to see the Pokemon of Logic and Light…” An eerie but very familiar voice spoke from out of the darkness of the forest. Radiance lets out another big yawn, she wasn’t interested in talking right now. “And what an odd spot to see the Pokemon of Deception and Darkness.” Radiance yawned. “But you do not hear me making it seem like it’s a big deal.” “Is that all you have to say to an old friend- “Radiance looked to the next branch over and saw an Umbreon laying there. Rolling her eyes, the Eevee decided to cut off Karis before he got to much into some silly monologue. He always was too much into his speeches to ever understand that few cared to listen. “We’re not friends Karis, we never were and the way you act most of the time I do not see that ever changing.” Rolls onto her back to stare up into the clear night sky. The stars were more interesting than Karis was right now. “We’re warriors in arms Radiance.” “We were warriors in arms Karis, the key word is “were.” Yawns. “Now if you please, I have an colt to catch and a family to get back too.” “Look at you Radiance, family and friend…who would have thought an Diancie like you could ever find such…mediocre things to- “ “Hush little shadow…the stars are out.” “The disrespect…” “It’s not disrespects Karis, its truth. The stars are more interesting than what you have to say right now.” “I…I…” The Umbreon seemed lost for words. “Karis…you are a Darkai-turned-Umbreon, and might I tell you…you are cute. Not cute enough for me to fuck…and let’s be honest…I would be on top. But you look cuter like this, your Darkrai form was…boring and edgy. Now did you come here to say hi or did you have another reason for meeting with me at midnight in the middle of the woods?” “Well I sensed Dynamo was nearby and- “ “Let me stop you right there.” “You can’t ask me to explain myself and then keep- “ “Oh, but I am little shadow. How would you know that Dynamo was in the area, and…why?” “You going to stop me again?” “Only if you bore me or tell me something I already know. I am not interested in rhetorical answers.” “I was in the area and felt Dynamo’s energy, along with yours’ and Ruby’s and so many others. And I figured why not come out here and see the old friends and family.” “Oddly I do not believe that Karis.” Radiance looked at the Umbreon. “But I will play your game for now.” “And what game is that Pokemon of Light?” “The one that you are playing right now, but if I am a betting Eevee, I would say that it involves a power grab. A power grab for a legion that no longer exist.” “None sense Radiance!” Oh, now the bre was showing some emotion. “You always were very transparent Karis.” “I am not!” The bre huffed. “Listen little shadow, listen…I do not care what little power grab or agenda you have. I have little interest in getting involved as I am sure that Meadow and the others would more than be able to stop whatever half-baked plan you might have.” “Radiance…Radiance…is this how you treat your old partners in arms?” Karis asked in a semi-hurt voice. “Whatever Karis, you may take your leave.” “Oh Radiance…Radiance…do you not see your dilemma, I am a powerful Umbreon and you are nothing more than a weak…frail little Eevee. You do not even have your full powers anymore. I could crush you with a single paw.” Karis closes his eyes and takes a long breath. More than enough time for Radiance to summon a barrage of diamonds that appeared all around the arrogant bre. “Um…” “We’ve come so far and yet you still understand nothing. Do not believe that just because I am an Eevee that I have lost my ability to fight…or to put in some work on your sad…sad…delusional Umbreon self. Make no mistake Karis, I am still a powerful Pokemon, and I could end whatever sad excuse of a scheme you have but I won’t. Well…unless I need too. Now please run off little shadow, there is more important things to tend too than bolstering your sad little ego.” “This…I…I will be back. I just wanted to talk, and this is what I get.” “Karis, you are the Pokemon of Deception, and you are able to fool most Pokemon, as you should…” Radiance waves a paw making the diamond shards press against the Umbreon’s face. “But I am Logic and even Deception has to follow that. My logical light will shine through your darkness of deception and…that is boring to me since what is the point of fighting a battle I already know I’ll win.” The shards pull away from Karis. “Ruby and I will not be involved in your pathetic little game. We’ll step in if we must and end whatever sorry excuse of a plan you have but…it’s time for the children to play together and let the adults stay out of it. Now go before I change my mind…I have been thinking of getting a pet lately.” “I am no one’s- “ “No one wants to be a pet Karis, they are made a pet.” Radiance smirks. “Five seconds…” “I- “ “Four.” “You won’t- “ “Three…” “Radiance!” “Two…you really want to be my pet, don’t you?” “No!” Jumps out of the tree and runs into the forest. “Too easy…though I might need to talk to Ruby later, I wouldn’t mind adding a pet to our little family. Hmmm…bre butt…” Radiance’s snickers. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a virgin…oh that would make so much sense. He is so uptight and gets all tense when someone talks about sex. Oh, I love cherry popping…” Giggles. She only stopped amusing herself the moment she noticed Dynamo enter the clearing… “Play time…” Radiance was able to feel that he wasn’t alone, someone…no not just someone…Windy was here. Well…this is going to be interesting.