29. Lila

Ryn stood confidently, his hand hovering over his belt. He selected a Poké Ball, brought it to his lips, and whispered, * Don't use your full strength, girl. Match its power. No need to go all out. *

With a smooth underhand toss, he called, "Mewtwo, your turn!"

Mewtwo materialized, floating above the water arena. The crowd murmured, awed by the another unfamiliar Pokémon.

Misty, standing opposite, blinked in surprise. "Which region is this Pokémon from?"

Ryn grinned. "It's rare. Probably only a few exist in the world."

Misty nodded, undeterred. "Unique Pokémon won't guarantee a win. Psyduck, use Psychic!"

"Mewtwo, use Psychic too!" Ryn commanded.

Both Pokémon unleashed Psychic simultaneously. Their mental energies clashed midair in a shockwave, rippling across the battlefield and sending water splashing.

Before Psyduck could recover, Ryn seized the moment. "Mewtwo, Shadow Ball!"

Mewtwo conjured a dark energy sphere instantly, hurling it at Psyduck. The attack struck before Psyduck could react, slamming it into the arena's wall with a thud. Psyduck was out cold.

Ryn sighed, rubbing his neck. * Mewtwo's still too strong, even holding back. *

The crowd was stunned. Psyduck, a Cerulean Gym ace, had never lost, fell in just two moves.

Misty hurried to Psyduck, helping it up. "You did great," she murmured, recalling it to its Poké Ball.

She turned to Ryn, respect and surprise in her eyes. "You weren't bluffing. You're really strong. You truly deserve this Cascade Badge."

Ryn stepped forward, smiling as he met her halfway. Their hands brushed as she handed him the badge, a shining blue teardrop.

* My second badge, * he thought. He pinned it to his badge case, waved goodbye to Misty, and left the Gym.

---

A day later, Ryn had left Cerulean City behind. His team was healed and ready.

Meowscarada, fully recovered from yesterday's battles, walked beside him, her eyes glinting with affection. Mewtwo, having received her reward yesterday, was content.

But Meowscarada, who'd been at the Pokémon Center during Mewtwo's moment, was eager now. She craved her own reward now.

As they trekked toward Vermilion City to challenge Lt. Surge for the Thunder Badge, she pressed closer, purring softly.

Ryn, sensitive to her needs, let his hand drift to her. His fingers gently slid between her thighs, stroking her sensitive pussy, drawing soft purrs.

* She's earned this, * he thought, his touch a silent promise of their bond.

His other Pokémon battled wild Pidgey and Rattata along Route 5, gaining experience. Charmeleon's Dragon Claw grew sharper, Scyther's Agility swifter. Vaporeon and Jolteon practiced new moves like Bubble Beam and Thunder Wave.

Suddenly, a thick fog rolled in, blanketing the forest. Visibility dropped to mere feet.

Meowscarada, already at the peak of her arousal from Ryn's touch, let out a needy "Mewo~." It was her way of saying, * Ryn, I want you in now. * Her voice dripped with desire, her body trembling with want.

Ryn, feeling his own urges surge, recalled his other Pokémon to their Poké Balls as the fog grew heavy. "Back inside, everyone!" he called, ensuring they didn't get lost.

Only Meowscarada remained, her form pressed against him. The fog's cover emboldened him. He didn't care who might see. His arousal matched hers, his pants dropping to his ankles.

* No one's around. Just us. *

He guided Meowscarada to a secluded clearing, her purrs growing louder. "Mew~," she moaned, arching into him as he knelt, his hands exploring her sleek, feline form.

She lay on her back, legs parted, her tail flicking invitingly. Her eyes locked on his.

Their bond, forged over years, transcended words. He positioned himself, easing into her gently, her warmth enveloping him.

"Mew~," she cried, her voice a mix of pleasure and love. Her claws dug into the earth as they moved together, the fog cloaking their intimacy.

Ryn lost himself in the rhythm. Meowscarada's moans, "Mew~ Mew~," echoed softly.

---

As Ryn continued with Meowscarada, a voice pierced the fog. "What are you doing?!"

A girl's shocked tone jolted Ryn. His instincts kicked in. He froze, still inside Meowscarada, and turned.

A young girl stood there, her face flushed red. She wore a Pokémon Tech uniform: a short navy skirt, white blouse, and knee-high socks. Her Blonde hair, tied in a loose ponytail, framed a delicate, beautiful face. Her blue eyes widened, locked on Ryn and Meowscarada.

Ryn, alert, gently withdrew from Meowscarada, who let out a frustrated "Mew~" at the interruption.

The girl's gaze flicked to Ryn's exposed state, her blush deepening. But she reacted swiftly. "Machoke, protect that Pokémon!" she cried, releasing a Machoke to attack Ryn.

Meowscarada, furious at the disruption, she'd been so close to release she moved faster than Machoke and unleashed a Thunder Punch, her fist crackling with electricity.

The attack struck Machoke in the chest, sending it crashing into a tree, knocked out instantly.

The girl gasped, stumbling back. Fear replaced her flushed face. Machoke was her strongest Pokémon, defeated so easily.

Meowscarada advanced, eyes burning with anger. The girl tripped over a root, falling with a squeak. Her skirt folded up as she hit the ground, revealing her pink panties for a moment before it fell back, covering them again.

Tears welled up in her eyes. Overwhelmed by fear, she trembled, peeing in fright. Her panties grew wet, the dampness spreading to her skirt, leaving a small wet spot beneath her.

"Meowscarada, stop!" Ryn commanded.

Meowscarada halted inches from punching the girl, her anger subsiding at Ryn's voice.

Ryn zipped his pants, guilt washing over him. * She's terrified. She probably thought I was harming Meowscarada. *

He approached slowly, hands raised. "Hey, I'm Ryn. We mean no harm. I'm so sorry you saw that." His voice was gentle, calming.

The girl, trembling, looked up, sobbing loudly. "Wahh! W-Wahh!"

Ryn tried to soothe her. "Calm down." But she kept crying.

He turned to Meowscarada. "Punch her."

Meowscarada raised her fist to punch the girl. The girl's sobs stopped abruptly, eyes wide with fear.

Ryn quickly added, "Calm down. What's your name?"

"I-I'm Lila," she stammered, trying not to cry.

"Okay, Lila," Ryn said, noting her uniform. "Are you from the academy?"

She nodded. "I'm a student at Pokémon Tech. I got lost in the fog collecting Berries for a school project."

Ryn knelt. "Lila, I know you might think I was harming Meowscarada, but let me explain. Meowscarada and I are partners, not just Trainer and Pokémon. Our bond goes deeper. It's love, not harm."

He glanced at Meowscarada, who sat beside him, her eyes soft. "This closeness strengthens us. It's why she's so powerful and that's also why her Thunder Punch took out your Machoke in one hit."

Lila sniffled, wiping her eyes. "Love? With a Pokémon? That's weird." Her voice wavered, but curiosity flickered.

Ryn nodded. "I get it, it sounds strange. But Pokémon aren't just tools or pets. They feel like we do. Meowscarada and I trust each other completely. Our bond makes her stronger, faster, braver."

He slid his hand to Meowscarada's pussy, stroking gently. "See how happy she is?"

Meowscarada purred, nuzzling Ryn's arm, her tail flicking contentedly.

Lila grew shy as Ryn rubbed Meowscarada's pussy in front of her. She glanced at her unconscious Machoke. "But how does that make them stronger?"

Ryn smiled softly. "When you love your Pokémon, you understand their needs, their fears, their strengths. That trust amplifies their power. My Scyther, for example."

He released Scyther, who was bigger than a normal Scyther. "Look how big she is."

He ordered, "Scyther, cut that tree!"

Scyther slashed, cutting a thick tree in one strike. Lila's eyes widened. "That's incredible. My Machoke's strong, but not like that."

"Exactly," Ryn said. "Pokémon grow stronger when they feel loved, not just trained. They understand us because they're like us. They want to be happy and cared for, not just battle endlessly or stay trapped in their Poké Balls."

He pointed at Machoke. "If you deepen your bond with Machoke, he'll surpass his limits."

Lila's tears slowed, her face flushing as Ryn's words sank in. "You mean like what you were doing with Meowscarada?"

She blushed deeper, recalling the scene.

Ryn chuckled, keeping it light. "Yeah, it's part of our bond. It's not for everyone, but it's one way to show love. There are other things like training together, sharing moments, or listening to them."

He leaned closer. "How about you try this bond? It's wonderful. You'll soon realize why it's needed. Pokémon academy won't teach you this. They focus on battle tactics and theory instead of understanding Pokémon."

Lila felt shy, pointing her head down, thinking about all this.

Ryn, seeing she was hooked, pressed gently. "How about Meowscarada and I teach you how to start? If you don't like it, you can stop immediately."

Lila grew shyer, her head dipping further. Noticing her wet spot below her skirt, she became more embarrassed, covering her face!