Chapter 24 Ruby Radiant Slumber Ruby sat along side a starry lit shore, the world was dark with only the bright light of the moon and stars lighting the world around her. She heard the sounds of crashing waves in the distance, while small waves washed shore, wetting her paws. She didn’t feel anything from the waves and only saw her fur turn dark as it soaked in the salt water. She stared into the water, she was a Mew, a cute blue Mew, she wore the collar that Radiance had given her, though the diamonds in it looked to be slightly cracked. They glistened in the moonlight, reflecting a beautiful pink light onto the water. Rub stared at herself, she felt odd, as if this wasn’t the real her, as if this was some dream she was in and that when she woke up she will be normal once more. But at the same time, what if those was her, the real her, she was a Mew after all, Arceus’s highest general and the commander of his army. What commander looked weak in front of her troops, a weak one that was who. And she wasn’t weak. Ruby noticed something moving around in the water, a fish maybe? She licked her lips, saliva dripped down her face, she needed this fish and she needed it badly. When was the last time she hunted? Shoot Radiance was still an Diancie… “Radiance.” Ruby stopped herself, she didn’t snatch the fish out of the water, instead she walked along the coast line on all four. It felt oddly natural and besides it was such a nice night to go out for a walk on the beach. She wished that Radiance was here, the two of them could just snuggled up and soak in the cool night air. As Ruby thought about Radiance and the cool air a breeze blew against her face, it was cool and refreshing to the touch. She looked out at the stars and moon once more, they seemed to have become brighter all of a sudden. “I wish Radiance was here.” Ruby sighed. “I can arrange for that.” Ruby heard a familiar voice. Cressy appeared out of a bright portal of light, the Espeon smiled as she joined the Mew on the beach. Ruby tried to float up but felt herself not move. “Don’t bother, this is a dream, you are in my world right now.” The Espeon quickly walks around Ruby, brushing her tail against her body. Ruby could feel Cressy soaking in her image, her beauty. “What are you doing here? And why are you saying I’m in a dream?” “Ruby? Ruby, Ruby….” Cressy chuckled. Ruby always did dislike how cryptic she could be, the Espeon even as a Cresselia was annoying when it came to getting answers out of her. Ruby remembered once time during the war when the two of them fought a fight that she won after a long fought battle. The two of them stood on the battlefield, Cressy on the ground beat and Ruby was going to take her back to her base so she could be patched up. The rules were simple, Pokemon could fight one another, but no killing. If you defeat someone you was to take them back to their base, as long as you came under those conditions then you was free to pass. Cressy had asked for Ruby to not take her back and instead just leave her there, she would find her own way but Ruby insisted that she take her back. Ruby wanted to see Radiance and talk to her about something important, plus she wanted to just take in her beauty. Ruby didn’t understand love at the time but she had always been in love with Radiance, even during the war she would often try to find ways to get her to come out from her base and show off her beautiful smile. Radiance didn’t smile much at the time, but the few times she did Ruby would try her hardest to take a mental picture so she could enjoy it time and time again. Cressy told Ruby that she might be in trouble and that if she goes back she’ll be found out. Ruby asked her what she did but didn’t get a response and when Ruby tried to close into help her up Cressy blasted the Mew nearly 100 yards away with a Psychic Burst attack that nearly knocked her out. Cressy ran off laughing and mocking Ruby for being too dumb. Ruby hadn’t forgotten that moment. “Don’t act stupid Ruby, Neoral knocked you out and now here you are.” Cressy smirks. “But I can help you…all you have to do is trust me.” “Are you high?” Ruby backed off. “I think your high, the last time I trusted you I got blasted away…you liar.” Liar…oh you mean that….come on Ruby, that was a battlefield and we were on opposite sides at the time. I’m a changed Espeon, I promise to not hurt you again.” Cressy tried to close the distance but Ruby stepped away again. She wouldn’t trust this girl no matter what, her world or not. After this she would have to repay Neoral in full, he deserved it. Ruby tried to access her Mew powers but found it was hard, like the memories of what she used to be were not coming to her. Cressy snickered. “Having trouble being a Mew? I know you would.” Cressy‘ s paws glowed. “You haven’t been a Mew for a while, and lets not forget that you casted aside your form for that of a Vulpix.” “I used Transform—“ “Yes but you still casted aside your powers.” Cressy points at her. “You’re a Vulpix…” Ruby suddenly felt different and looked into the water to see that she was back to normal…no this wasn’t her…she was a Mew, not a Vulpix. But there wasn’t anything she could do about that now and turned back to Cressy…only to find the gal in her face, the Espeon seemly had teleported over to her. Cressy‘ s big eyes stared into her’s. The pair nearly could kiss but Cressy wasn’t here for sex…well sex that was honest between the two of them. “What are you doing here?” That was the question Ruby shouldn’t have asked to begin with. This crazy bitch…what was she up to. “I’m here to play with you Ruby, I’ve been bored lately.” Cressy giggled. “How about I break you nose, I’m sure that will make you happy.” Ruby glared, though she was feeling a little scared, the Vulpix felt a cold chill go down her spine. Gulping she tried to think of Radiance…what would Radiance do right now? Ruby’s gems glowed and she felt a warm grow inside of her…. “Oh is that some plot building power?” Cressy snickered. “I love plot building moments, those movements when our heroine or hero figures out some special power that will help them get through a tough time, or find the power “friendship” or “love” and become strong enough defeat darkness.” Cressy‘s tail slaps the sand. “I love these moments since when I crush that light of yours it will feel all that much better.” Suddenly Ruby was sent flying, Cressy used Psychic to send Ruby flying into the ocean, the water felt very real this time as Ruby was surrounded by cold salty water. She felt her body sinking… “What is going on here…Cressy…why is she trying to start something right now?” Ruby questioned as she opened her eyes. The Vulpix swam back up to the surface and saw that Cressy was gone, the Espeon had vanished into thin air. She wasn’t going to get comfortable, there was no way that crazy bitch was done with her yet. The water around Ruby became warmer… “Show yourself!” Ruby made the water around her start steaming. “I don’t care if this is a dream…No one fucks with me.” Ruby changed back into a Mew and flew out of the water, the odd power that Cressy was trying to use on her to keep her down was canceled out by Ruby’s desire to break her nose. Ruby lands back on the shores, a cloud of sand blew around her. “Oh my….are you always such a little hot head?” Cressy asked and Ruby felt herself suddenly turn back into her Vulpix self, the vixen was having a hard time trying to figure out what was up and what was down. Cressy‘ s power…how does she fight something like that. Suddenly Ruby feels herself yanked back by a swift paw and slammed onto her back. A two prong tail slammed down around her neck, the split in Cressy’s tail pressed against Ruby’s neck. Looking up she saw the Espeon smirking, sure of her victory. Oh she was in for a rude awakening… “Your right…” Ruby released a stream of fire right onto the feline’s face causing her to fall back. Cressy wasn’t burned but she was blinded and Ruby slammed into her with Feint Attack knocking the Espeon into the sand with Ruby going down with her. Ruby felt her strength going up and down as Cressy was trying to fight against her on two fronts, the physical and psychic. Ruby lets loose another stream, though this time Cressy was ready for it, a small barrier stopped her attack from hitting her at point blanks range. Cressy returned the attack with another burst of Psychic flinging Ruby off of her and back into the sand, though this time it was Ruby who was ready to defend herself as she landed on her paws. Cressy got up and brushed herself off. Her fur was charred from the fire attack, and she had a few cuts on her but nothing that would be too major. “You are one determined little Vulpix.” “Why can’t I maintain my Mew form?” Ruby asked. “And…thanks for saying that to me…I’ve been training.” “To be honest Ruby I became excited when you was brought to my home, I was like… “Here is a chance for me to have some fun with someone that can fight at my level.” And I was more than correct.” Cressy brushed her cream colored fur, the Espeon used her tongue to touch up a few spots that had gotten messed up during their fight. Ruby found herself relaxing. She remembered the last time she had been a Espeon, she was so cute and power just like how Cressy was now. “So you do not have some ill intent for me?” “Oh heavens no Ruby…I might be a little crazy but I am the villain here. I wanted to get in a nice fight and I did. There is no need to beat one another until the other can’t fight…what are we savages? No this will be enough for now, I want you to be rested enough for when you see Radiance again.” Cressy licks her paw and starts wiping her face, bathing herself further in front of Ruby. Ruby turned away, though only enough to not see everything. Cressy snuck a peak at her. “Sweet little thing I am not indecent…you’re can look at me.” Ruby did as she was told. “And even then, its not like I have nothing that your adorable mate Radiance doesn’t . Well…besides the fact that I am bigger than her…in more than one way.” “Shouldn’t you say, “if you know what I mean?” Ruby blushed knowing full well what Cressy meant. “If I said it now I would be echoing you.” Cressy stuck her tongue out cutely. “If you want a peek…” Ruby noticed the Espeon swiftly walk over to her and wrap her tail around her’s. She leaned to whisper… “All you have to do is ask.” Ruby woke up from her dream to find herself in very unfamiliar grounds, the Vulpix felt like she was far from home and by the looks of the area around her she was. Cressy’s place was decorate with a lot of fine china, teapots, small plates and other things for hosting various different kinds of get together littered the living room she she’s was staying in. All of the teapots had images on them of different Pokemon or different events throughout the history of the region. Ruby noticed a shelf above where she laid had several teapots with images of a blue Mew and a Diancie on them. “She makes them herself.” Radiance laid next to Ruby, the Eevee had tried to bundle herself up against Ruby as much as possible to help keep her warm. It wasn’t truly required since she was a Vulpix after all but the gesture meant a lot to her. Kissing her mate Ruby lets out a big yawn, she was oddly more tired than she thought she would be after a nap. But then again…she wasn’t alone in her dreamscape. Radiance kisses her head and turns herself so she could hug her. “I was little worried for you, not that much since Neoral only had done enough to put you to sleep.” “Geez Radiance…I’m so happy to know you wasn’t super worried about me.” Ruby sighed. It was moments like these that reminded Ruby how her mate was still a work in progress. Smiling she kissed her back and moved herself in a way so she could hug her back. “Your welcome Ruby.” “Anyway, did we find Tabitha?” Ruby asked while putting her hindleg overtop of Radiance’s . The couple stared into the others eyes and for a moment Ruby felt like she was looking into her mate’s eyes once again for the first time and remembering all of the reasons why she wanted to live her life with her…and for her. Radiance seemed to return the gesture as she puts a paw on her cheek. “I love you Ruby…and yes we did find Tabitha, she was up here in Karis’s place with Dynamo.” “DYNAMO!” Ruby lets go of Radiance. “He’s here…” “Yes I’m here.” Ruby looked past where Radiance was laying and saw Dynamo laying with Tabitha, the pair were in a similar position. Ruby felt the blood in her veins starting to boil. How could he be laying here like this, he killed Windy…and then nearly killed her again in her new life. This monster almost took her daughter away from here, he hurt her and her mate and embarrassed them in their own home. And now he had the nerve to mock her by just laying here in front of her as if she couldn’t do a thing about it. Ruby slowly rose to her paws but then feels Radiance pull her back down. The Eevee puts her for paws on her cheeks squeezing them tightly. “I know what your thinking and the answer is no.” “Let me go…before I get mad.” Ruby felt something pushing against her stomach…Was it one of Radiance’s diamonds. But then when she looked down…oh Radiance why? It was her cock…Radiance’s cock was pressing up against her stomach. “What is the meaning of this?” Ruby asked. She was finding it hard to stay made, or to even focus with Radiance pushing up against her like this, it was so…hot and distracting. Ruby sometimes hated how her mate was able to manipulate her like this, it was so unfair. One one should be this smart, and be this sexy, this cunning, and just so…Arceus she she wanted to let her slide that thing in her right now. Radiance chuckles. “Don’t worry, we are going to talk to him, but not until you calm down.” Radiance nuzzled the vixen. “And your collar…Neoral damaged it.” “What?” Ruby looked at her collar and noticed that the diamonds in it were cracking…just like in her dream. Ruby looked at Radiance in wonder, how did this happen? Why did this happen? She would have sworn that her diamonds were unbreakable…uncrackable. “How did this happen?” “My diamonds are breakable, though its very hard to do so. Only a really strong steel Pokemon honestly can crack my diamonds….and Neoral fits that bill.” Radiance tail flicked around. “It’s slightly annoying, knowing that there is a weakness to my diamond hard defense but…” She smiled and kissed her mate on the lips. “I enjoy the chance to learn how to beat my weakness. Just like you do Ruby.” “I’m no role model…” “Your my mate Ruby, my wife and the one Pokemon who I honestly can give it all up for…” Radiance pushed herself up against Ruby, her poke getting a little closer… “Hey do you girls want to do this now?” Dynamo asked from where he laid. Ruby’s eyes flashed. “What do you mean we want to do this now?” Ruby hated having to get up but she needed to handle her business now. “Sorry sweetie.” “Oh no, I’ll make sure to keep you on a tight leash.” Radiance got up, the Eevee stretched herself out, presenting herself for the entire room to see. Dynamo looked away, the colt trying to maintain some form of honor, while Tabitha just rolled her eyes. “Yes, yes we see that you finally have a dick. Now put that little thing away.” “Aww Tabitha, there is no need to deny it…” Radiance giggles. “You want to stick it to me…or shall I say in me.” “No one is sticking anything in anyone!” Ruby had to stop this before it go out of paw. She had some unfinished business with this little pony. “It’s time for you to face justice.” “Ya…I know.” Dynamo looked at Tabitha. “I’m tired of running. I’ve been running all my life, from my wrongs, my responsibilities, a chance to love…”Dyanmo stopped himself. “Things change when your bleeding out and have no place to go, no one to turn to, not one Pokemon that you can think of will miss you.” Ruby noticed a few tears starting to run down Dynamo’s face, the colt was…crying. He puts his head on Tabitha’s shoulder. “There, there…you do not have to run anymore.” The Deerling was starting to cry herself. “Neither of us have to run anymore.” Ruby felt her anger melting away, she couldn’t find any reason to be upset anymore. This was the Pokemon that nearly killed her baby girl, he nearly took her mate from her, her life…and yet here he was this…evil Pokemon just sitting here crying and Ruby couldn’t find a reason to no longer hate him. Don’t get her wrong, she should hate him but…why? Up until now Ruby believed that Dynamo had tried to kill her and her family because he wanted too but was that honestly true? She had been the one that brought him into a small room and accused him of crimes from long ago and she didn’t really give him a chance to talk much or better yet a chance to be believed. She wanted him to confess to his crimes and yes he did admit that he had stabbed Windy, but he wasn’t happy about it and admitted that he ran away out of fear. That same thing happened the night when Ruby, Neoral, Ace, Meadow and Audrey had him in that small room talking to him and not honestly giving him a chance to be believed. The fight they had afterwards had been a blood affair and no one got out of without losing some blood…but it had been Ribbon who had gotten it the worst, her little baby had gotten stabbed on her side, nearly killing her. But it had been her fault…not Dynamo’s that Ribbon got hurt. She should have never been fighting, it was too dangers and she is too young and no where near strong enough to fight someone like Dynamo. She put everyone in danger, her and it was all because she wouldn’t listen. “Dynamo, your tears…” Ruby was lost for words. “Look I hurt your family, I nearly killed Ribbon…Windy again. I hurt you and Radiance and destroyed your party, all because I couldn’t stand to face my crimes.” Dynamo looks at Tabitha again. “I’m tired of running. I’m the Pokemon of Resolute, charged with being courageous, noble and just.” Tabitha kisses Dynamo on the cheek. “Overcoming your fears is what makes you brave.” Ruby watched Tabitha kiss him again. “Your going to be a very brave Pokemon…” “Thank you.” Dynamo kissed Tabitha back. He then approached Ruby and bows before her. “I’m yours to do as you wish, if today is my last day…I mean to go out being the bravest Pokemon I can be my lady.” “Oh wow…” Ruby wasn’t ready for this…for Dynamo to be so humble. She was ready for a fight, heck she was going to challenge him to a duel, but now…now she just wanted to give him some tissues and tell him to go be with Tabitha. This wasn’t what she signed up for. Dynamo had to pay, justice had to be served. It was then Radiance taps her on her shoulder, the Eevee’s eyes were the only one dry…wait why was her eyes the only dry ones here? Ruby touched her face and felt…water. She was crying… “We’ve all suffered enough.” Radiance admitted. “200 years a outlaw, being exiled…that is hard for anyone.” Radiance touched Dynamo’s still bowed head. “In the name of Arceus and Giratini the creators of this world, the first Pokemon, and the one true leaders of this world. I Radiance the Pokemon of Knowledge and Light, the High Commander of Giratini’s Legion and the mate of Ruby the Pokemon of Emotions, the Blue Mother and the Lord General of of Arceus’s Army here by pardon you Dynamo of all charges set forth against you. Here this day you are a free Pokemon, the slate washed clean of your past crimes. I do this in the name of our great leaders and only their judgement can override my ruling.” “Oh my Arceus…” Dynamo looked up at Ruby and Radiance, the colt was crying even more than before. His ears landed onto the wooden floor, the wood hungrily soaked up all that it could. Ruby was reminded of that beach in her dreams. “Radiance…” Tabitha pushed past Dynamo to give the Eevee a big hug. “You wonderful little Eevee!!!” “Wow…I wouldn’t have thought—“ Ruby was cut off by Radiance, the Eevee was being bounced up and down by Tabitha who had fallen onto her back and was kissing her leader all over. “We are allowed to do things like that Ruby.” Radiance stopped to giggles as Tabitha kissed her cheeks and neck. “Hey that tickles.” “I forgot all about that…” Ruby had forgotten that as the Lord General/High Commander the two of them could issue pardons like that for anyone. It wasn’t that usual that they did it and it had been at least 100 years or more since the last time she did such a thing for anyone. But there was Radiance again, taking care of her and saving the day. She touched her collar, the gems glowed again just like on the beach and Radiance stopped giggling. She nuzzled Tabitha and told her to go be with Dynamo for a little bit, she was going to take care of her wife. Tabitha and Dynamo thanked the two of them and wished them luck before heading into another room to be alone together. Once gone Radiance brushed herself up against Ruby. “I’m here for you Ruby.” Radiance began, her soft face brushed against her’s. Ruby felt some of her damp fur press against Radiance’s getting her a little wet. “You don’t have to walk alone…I will never leave you I swear.” Radiance spoke. “We are a team Ruby.” “I know…” Ruby wanted to pull away but Radiance refused, her pink eyes dug into Ruby’s blue. “Your just so smart and—“ “I can’t do this without you Ruby.” Radiance hugged Ruby, the pair tumbled onto Ruby’s back. Radiance looked down at her, and Ruby closed her eyes. “I’m not as smart as you, or as cunning, or sometimes…even as powerful.” Ruby rarely felt so helpless but after her dream fight with Cressy where she had to think of Radiance to give her strength and just now with Dynamo…she felt like she was nothing without her. What if she was holding her back? Radiance was so much more than her, she wasn’t emotional like her, she was so much smarter and— “Huh?” Ruby felt something wet falling on her face, over and over again…like rain. Ruby soon realized it was tears. Looking up at Radiance she’s saw the Eevee crying… “Radiance your um…leaking.” Ruby didn’t think she could actually cry. If she was leaking water that would make more sense then her crying. Radiance brushed her tears away. “I believe I am crying…” Radiance looked as dumbfounded as her. “I think its because I’m slightly afraid of you wanting to leave me and this feeling that I am not good enough for you Ruby.” “What?” Ruby gasped. “No, no I’m not good enough for you. Your smarter than me Radiance—“ Paw against her mouth. Radiance shook her head. “No Ruby its me who is not worthy of you.” Radiance took a deep breath and lays a long kiss on the Vulpix’s lips, the pair closed their eyes as they held their kiss. Ruby feels a few more tears run down her face, but at this point she wouldn’t be surprised it a nice mixture of both their tears.