Shadow Fire

"I woke up in his arms this morning..." he continued, still smiling his strange smile. "But... Jake..." He cast his glance over at Guys, before sighing.

Giving a slight smile, Link took the older boy's hand, before heading into the mines. As he entered, the heat suddenly became overwhelming, lava pits all throughout. "Oh, man..." he groaned. "I really don't want to fall into that..."

Belbet tensed up slightly at hearing Evan's name being said, before giving a strange smile. "I was obvious?" he asked, though not waiting for an answer. "He... there's a new side to him I haven't seen before..."

Shadow didn't answer at first, merely giving Sheko a gentle push backwards. "Like this..." he purred, eyes gleaming. "I want to look into your eyes as I make you mine."

Link watched in total awe as his lover managed to easily make short work of Gor Coron, knocking him out of the ring within 6 short seconds. He really was going easy on me when we wrestled. He could have snapped me in half. Having thought that, Link was first afraid, but only a few moments later, he shook the thought away, his cheeks going pink at the sight of fresh sweat trickling down his boyfriend's chest.

All sticky and covered in evidence of previous philandery, Len kissed his beloved again. "We should have a shower..." he giggled. "Don't you think?"

Now registered in the Hall of Fame, Lance showed Ethan to the one-way teleportal which would lead back to the lobby. "Get inside..." he said. "You'll go back. I'm pretty sure that you will still want to continue your journey. In that case, once you go back, head home and speak to Professor Elm. Good luck, Ethan. I hope we meet again." Back in the lobby, Silver noticed a strange panel on the floor began to light up.

Looking down the hole, Link shivered, before deciding to drop down. There was a reason for this, and he somehow knew he had to go inside.

Giving a nod, Link played Zelda's Lullaby, the song Impa had taught him. Suddenly the sky began to darken. The crypt began to glow softly, before suddenly being hit by lightning. The stone exploded to pieces, knocking him to the ground with a scream. What the hell?! Standing back up, he noticed the stone was gone, a hole in the ground underneath where it was.

Sometime later, Len was collapsed, now underneath his lover, chuckling softly. "Sorry," he giggled. "You had it coming."

Lance walked over to a strange machine, before turning to face Ethan. "This room is our Hall of Fame..." he said. "It is here that your Pokemon will become legends, as will you. Ethan, I am proud to add you to our history." Gesturing to the machine, he nodded, watching as all of Ethan's Pokemon were revitalised, before emerging from their Monster Balls. "When you're ready..." Lance said. "Place your hands, paws, claws, whatever... on the pad."

"Awh..." the blond teased. "I want to know, but I don't want to stop. I'll wait..." Len was suddenly astride the older boy, tracing his hands over the other's naked chest. With a sly grin, he leaned down and pressed their lips together.

Glancing around, he saw a lone boy walking around the graves, holding a stick. As Link approached, the boy stopped and glanced back at him. "Little kids can't go on the 'Heart-Pounding Gravedigging Tour' described on the sign..." he said in a cute, slightly saddened voice. "Since I can't do that, I'm just imitating Dampé the gravekeeper all day. But with my cute face, I'm not heart-pounding at all, am I?" Hiding a chuckle, Link shrugged, before smiling at the boy. He suddenly noticed a tomb that was bigger than the others. Walking over to it, he glanced at the stone. Royal Family's Crypt.

As the professor congratulated Ethan, Lance began to grit his teeth, eyes clenched shut in annoyance. "Ugh..." he groaned. "This is getting a bit too noisy. Ethan, come with me." He took the raven-haired teen by the wrist, leading him into the next room.

As he walked around, Link found himself a little lost. There was a bit of hustle and bustle for a small village. Finding himself at a path, he took it, shivering as it took him to a strange secluded area of the village. I don't like this... As he walked forward, he suddenly stopped, noticing lines and lines of stone tablets, all with inscriptions on it. A cemetery?

Len tilted his head to the side, before running his hand over his love's bare chest. "Well?" he goaded. "Gonna tell me what you dreamt about?"

Shadow took the bottle from Sheko, examining it. "K.Y.?" he murmured. "What could that me-... 'For a stimulating experience, which will make your mate feel true ecstacy.' But how? I see... Sonic... that faker... leaving me something like this as a gag. Well, let's not be ungracious. I think we should use his gift." Smirking, the hedgehog uncapped the bottle.

The blond glanced away, staring out the door that Evan had left through some minutes ago. "Fine..." he said, not really putting much denial into his tone. "Believe what you will."

Lance smiled, shaking Ethan's hand. "As a trainer makes his way throughout the land..." he began. "They must face challenges that test their strength and courage. All trainers who undertake the Gym Challenge end up here, and must face the trials ahead. Those victorious, have their names etched in Pokemon history. Ethan, I am proud to add you to our Hall of Fame. If you would just like to-" A voice suddenly called out, interrupting Lance in mid-sentence.

Link stood at the side, having removed his Iron Boots just before arriving. Glancing over at his lover in concern, Link could merely watch. However, upon seeing the brunet's bare chest, his cheeks went deep pink. He has the perfect body... I wish I were like him...

Once again, Link raced across the plains, heading this time for where Impa told him to go. Upon arriving at the village, he glanced around. This place is still different to home, but somehow... familiar.

Len was once again awake, and glancing at his beloved while he had slept. Upon noticing the brunet sit up in a rush, the prince reached up and brushed a hand over his chest. "Good morning..." he murmured softly. "Bad dream?"

Shadow gave a blink, before blushing some more. "Well..." he mumbled out. "I think we need to prepare you... to make it easier for... us to mate."

Bringing out the ocarina that Saria had given to him, Link copied the notes. He suddenly felt a strange aura surround him, and he played an extension of the song. As the ocarina sparkled, he held it up and examined it.

Belbet's face went a slight pink before turning away. "No..." he lied. "The only person I ever loved... is gone..."