•RE-ADVENTURES• | Pokemon X OC Story |

Fairy Wings

Mayu's heart went out to the tiny Swablu as she looked at its trembling form. The Pokémon Center was usually a place of healing and comfort, but for the scared Swablu, it seemed like an alien environment. The gentle hum of the machines and the soft chatter of other trainers only seemed to make it more anxious.

Nurse Joy approached Mayu, her expression filled with concern. "I've never seen Swablu this frightened before," she said softly. "I was wondering if you could help calm it down. It might respond better to someone it trusts."

Mayu nodded, crouching down to the Swablu's level. She extended a hand slowly, offering the Pokémon a reassuring smile. "Hey there, little one," she cooed softly. "It's okay, you're safe here."

The Swablu eyed Mayu warily, its blue wings quivering slightly. It let out a soft chirp, its eyes darting around the room nervously.

Mayu continued to speak in soothing tones, slowly inching closer to the Swablu. "You don't have to be afraid," she said gently. "I promise, I'll take care of you."

After what felt like an eternity, the Swablu finally seemed to relax slightly, its wings unfolding a bit. It took a hesitant step towards Mayu, letting out a soft trill.

Mayu smiled, carefully scooping up the Swablu into her arms. "There, isn't that better?" she whispered, stroking its soft feathers.

Nurse Joy watched the scene unfold, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Mayu," she said, her voice filled with relief. "I knew I could count on you."

Mayu nodded, cradling the Swablu gently. "I'll take good care of it," she promised.

As she held the trembling Swablu close, Mayu couldn't help but feel a deep sense of responsibility. She knew that earning its trust would take time, but she was determined to do whatever it took to help the scared Pokémon feel safe again.

And so, with a newfound sense of purpose, Mayu set out on her mission to help the Swablu, hoping that in time, it would come to see her as not just a caretaker, but as a friend.

Mayu lay down on her bed, pulling the blanket up to her chin. The room in their modest lodging in Fallarbor was dimly lit, with only the soft glow from a nearby lamp illuminating the space. She cast a sidelong glance at Ren, who was engrossed in her phone, her face lit up by the device's screen.

Usually, nights like these were filled with whispered conversations, shared laughter, and the comforting presence of her best friend by her side. But tonight, Ren seemed to be in a world of her own, completely absorbed in her conversation with the mysterious person on the other end.

Mayu sighed softly, feeling a pang of loneliness as she watched Ren's animated expressions. She missed their late-night chats, the silly jokes they shared, and the feeling of closeness that came from years of friendship.

"Ren," Mayu began hesitantly, hoping to capture her friend's attention. "Don't you think it's time to call it a night? And what's the name of this secret admirer?"

Ren glanced up, her eyes slightly glazed from staring at the screen for too long. "Oh, um, yeah, his name or atleast what he wants me to call him is Moon." she replied, her voice distracted. "Just a few more minutes, okay?"

Mayu nodded, although a part of her felt a twinge of sadness. She lay back down, staring up at the ceiling as she listened to the soft murmurs of Ren's conversation. The words were indistinct, but the tone was unmistakable – Ren was smitten.

As the minutes ticked by, Mayu felt a growing sense of unease. She was happy for Ren, of course, but she couldn't shake the feeling that things were changing between them.