®»4 -- Vid // Of gym battles and drinks.

[brbstealingpknm]

[The first thing that comes into focus is a pokeball being tossed up and down in the air rather nonchalantly at an outdoor cafe of some kind. Behind hovers a guilty looking Haunter. Not that Silver notices or cares as he leans over, chin resting against hand with a self satisfied smirk.] So, now that latest idiocies are over with...

Morty - I

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[reacquires]

[After sending in the challenge to Silver, Green continues on his daily stroll in Vatheon. It's not long before he encounters the scene, and there's not much else Green needs to see before he ultimately decides that it's time for him to step in. At first, it was just a fight between two people he could hardly care about; sure, it was not something he condoned, but the second Red decided to make it his business and show up out of nowhere, Green couldn't just stand there and watch as his rival, no, best friend put himself in danger. He couldn't help but notice the inhaler either; Red was always the picture of health back at home despite the fact that he wasn't the healthiest eater.]

[Since Red was dealing with Silver, Green decided to face N himself. They weren't on the best terms since their first meeting and their general attitudes back at their house, but ever since the curse, they didn't quite bother one another so often anymore. N obviously annoyed Green, but for Red's sake, Green put up with him.]

Hey, you. [There'll be a sharp glare directed to N.] You know, I was started to grow some respect for you despite our circumstances. [There'll be a pause as he lowers his voice to a point where only N could hear him, and possibly even Silver.]

Despite what you believe, and despite how I really want to feel, I guess I kind of do see Red as my best friend as well. [He snorts.] That's why I put up with you, as insane as that sounds. [and a beat.] Why are you so quiet all of a sudden, anyway? You had no qualms against insulting me back before and earlier on, Silver.

Honestly, I've always been against on you and Red being together. This really just reinforces everything. After all that's happened lately, don't you think you could've at least held this off until later? If you think you could've passed off a fight as your own business and not his, you hardly know anything about him. Red doesn't need all this on his plate, and certainly, he doesn't deserve all this crap you're dragging him through as well. [The curse was hectic to say the least, this just added onto the pile.]

Even after you've showed up, you're just standing there, like a stupid Stantler in headlights. Take a good look at Red, the situation. He's using a fucking inhaler and what are you doing now? [...] I've tried during my whole stay to understand things from Red's point of view, but I can't see it. With what happened today, I don't think you even deserve Red, let alone deserve being his friend. [There's a pause, and if possible, his gaze intensifies. It's not long before he whips around though and goes over to support Red.]

... Give it a break, Red; you can't solve anything if you can't even stand properly. [It's all he says as he offers to help support Red's weight.]

You're Silver, right? [There's a pointed look at him before he turns away.] I've heard decent things about you from Gold so I was looking forward to our match. [...] Tch, I'll deal with you later; I have more important things to tend to. [This was the last thing he needed as well, a reminder of his past self.]

[pristinestar]

G - Green? [Having not to be prepared for Green to be here as well, Red falls quiet as he allows his best friend to support him. He holds unto him, a surprised and concerned blink leaving him, all while standing close to Green as the other boy spoke his own feelings out. Red's eyes both fall.

... Green has a right to speak as well, so he doesn't interrupt the taller boy. Even though those words hurt Red too, as he doesn't want Green to blame N at all, he can quite understand why Green would feel this way and say those words. Just as Red can't actually blame N, he feels the same for his best friend. However, this does leave Red torn in-between everything.

Even though it does hurt in that twisted way, his surprise to Green's feelings and his own terribly tired state both overtake it. Because of that, Red is rendered wordless further on. Green's words to tell him to drop it only made Red nod and fall fully into Green's supportive arms. He's just so tired, he wants to close his eyes peacefully...

But his heart is not at peace. Questions fill his mind, too. Why does N insist violence for this conflict, when he likely knows it's horrible? Why does Silver persist to his dark ways, when he clearly sees it's wrong?

Red wants to do something, say something more to Silver, reach out to lead N, but he can't in this condition. For now, he leans against Green and closes his eyes for real. Heavy pants leave him as his tire was starting to charge at him once more. He really shouldn't have gone all the way out here, but he had to stop them from fighting...

From destroying themselves.

If he managed to do that, or at least just plain stop them... then he is satisfied just for now. He can ignore his pain and be at east for a while just knowing that they're safe now.]

I'm sorry...

I'm... so tired, right now. [A pant escapes him, maybe even a sad tear. His dizziness is returning as well.] I'm... going to sleep.

[singularjustice]

[ N listens to all of this quietly, eyes sliding from one boy to the next. His expression has gone blank: he's hurt, much deeper than any of the bruises Silver gave him, and he has reached the point of shutting down.

When he speaks his voice is soft, monotone: no emotion. He turns to Silver first. ]

I have met many Champions, and defeated my own. They all have one thing in common: their Pokemon love them, and fight for them out of that love.

Without that, you will never become the strongest. You will always be weak, as you are now.

[ His gaze shifts to Green. ]

Then you are a liar, and what use is a friend that doesn't want to care about someone?

[ And lastly to Red, his tone falling even lower. ]

Go sleep. Stop worrying about others and take care of yourself.

[ He ignores Green and Silver completely now, stepping over to cup Red's warm cheeks in his hands and to press the gentlest of kisses to his forehead.

And then he turns and walks away, deaf to any of them. ]

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Yea, whatever. [Silver just snorted - he was in no mood to listen to anyone at all, and it showed.] I don't...

Whatever. [He formed a fist at his side, then snorted - a pained wince following. Fuck. His nose. He scowled at all of them, eye's narrowing in anger as N just walked away, his hand tightening even more.]

Just like dad then. A coward. [It was a low, hate and spite filled whisper. He hated cowards - loathed them. But - he swallowed his anger for now. He needed to get his nose looked at before anything else and without another word, turned and stalked off in the direction of the clinic.]

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... Hah, if that's what you believe. [He'll switch to N for a brief moment before turning back to Red.] It's not my own discretion to decide what use I am to him, isn't it? [His tone's even taunting now; while Green was one to make a lot of enemies, he never felt enough for them as to hate them. N would be one of the first to be placed in the category in a long time.]

[For a moment as N talks to Red, Green feels the need to retort, push him away from him even after that brief moment of touch - but that wasn't something wise to do. Especially after what he had just said. Silently seething, he does his best to maintain a cold expression but somewhat fails to do so. Sadly, he doesn't have much patience left to talk Silver out of anything, so there's a sound of acknowledgement as he leaves.]

[...] Let's go. [His voice is sharp, but his actions are careful not to hurt the boy leaning on his side.] ... I'll drop you off at your home, then. [He'll start the walk slowly, keeping an eye on him at all times.] I have something I need to deal with; I'll grab medicine for you too while I'm at it. I won't be gone for too long. [His consciousness wouldn't allow such a thing, anyway.]

[pristinestar]

Ugh, wait... [Even though Red's tire is all too evident, he still manages to slide the inhaler out again for another intake. Afterwards, he quickly tries to look back at where N went. However, his vision was splitting, so his efforts were useless because of it.

No matter how hard Red tries to focus, his body weight just kept on falling against Green. He really needed his rest. All the best he can do is try and reach his hand towards N's silhouette... Pushing himself more like this, it shortly causes him to fully pass out and fall to the floor.]

[reacquires]

-!! [Green's there to support Red's weight to the best of his ability, but the sudden collapse did catch him off guard.] ... Red? [He's limp in his arms, but Green wants to make sure that he's all right. A sound, a word, a twitch, anything.]

[pristinestar]

[Sadly, that was the very last of Red's energy... There's only the sound of Red's tired breathing coming out of him, nothing else will seem to awaken him now.

His expression doesn't look good... His eyebrows were both raised, a worried and sad expression frozen on him as he slept.]

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Tch... The things I do for you. [He grumbles, but he'll pick Red up and plop him onto his back without any complaint. Green tries not to read too much into the expression too, focusing only on getting Red to the safety of his house.] ...stop pushing yourself so much, you're too nice.