You and Red have been together for over two years now, ever since you met him up on Mount Silver, where he nearly froze to death if it wasn’t for you. While he is still drawn to that mountain, he knows he can’t stay there for long periods of time anymore, especially since it caused… a lot of damage due to frostbite.
However, despite being together for a few years, you have yet to actually introduce your Pokemon. You were more than happy to do so, since you’ve been wanting to for a while, as you knew that he would get along well with your Pokemon. Red, on the other hand, is extremely hesitant to do so, as the only Pokemon he has is Freakachu, and he is aware of his only Pokemon’s violent tendencies, especially towards those that weren’t Red.
With a little encouragement from you, you telling him that if anything goes wrong, Red can always call Freakachu back, which… he was hoping would work if anything went wrong, as he would feel really bad if anything bad happened to you or your Pokemon.
“Alright, you ready?” You asked Red, who slowly nodded, holding a singular pokeball in his hand. You let out your three Pokemon: Vulpix, Eevee, and Sylveon. All three of your Pokemon were happy to see and meet Red, and vice versa. He had gotten down to their level, a soft smile on his face as he gave each of them some attention and affection, petting all three, especially Vulpix due to how warm she is.
“Your Pokemon… are very nice, Y/n.” He glanced back at you. You had been watching their little interactions, happy to see them get along, which you knew they would since you knew that Red still cares about and loves Pokemon.
“Thank you, Red.” Your Pokemon went back to you, and you looked back at the raven haired male who looked at the pokeball in his hand.
“Are you sure about this, Y/n..?”
“I’m sure.” You nodded. “I know you wouldn’t let anything happen to us.”
“…alright, I’ll do it.” He sighed softly and let his only pokemon out from his pokeball, but kept ready to return Freakachu if he attacked you or your pokemon. Surprisingly, it didn’t happen, just… taking everything in. Your Pokemon were a little scared of the frostbitten and disturbing looking Pikachu, which you could understand why.
Your Eevee was the first to approach him, because, despite how Freakachu looks, he still resembled a Pikachu, which kind of put Eevee at ease. You and Red watched the interaction, you being a little nervous and Red being cautious. As Eevee now stood in front of Freakachu, he looked down at your Eevee. He was still for a few moments before reaching out and patting Eevee on the head, as if to say that he wouldn’t hurt him. You both were relieved by this, you a little more so than Red.
“I think I get it, Y/n.” Red spoke up after a few moments.
“Hmm?” You looked over at him, as if to say ‘go on’
“Well… I used to have other Pokemon aside from him and one of them was an Espeon, which… I raised from an Eevee. I think he feels a sense of familiarity.”
“Makes sense.” You nodded, and after a few moments, your other two Pokemon approached Freakachu, which went better than you were expecting! Freakachu seemed a bit happy to see them, actually, which caught Red off guard, but happy to see him happy. Freakachu was holding onto one of Sylveon’s ribbons, feeling them as they glided over his paws.
“She’s so elegant and pretty. I think he’s fascinated by her.” Red told you, chuckling a bit in response.
“I think you’re right.” You agreed, now looking back over to see Freakachu hugging your Vulpix. “Yeah, I know, she’s warm. Something you haven’t felt in a long time, huh?” Freakachu continued to hug your Vulpix for a few moments before letting go, looking directly at you.
“Why is he looking at me like that, Red?”
“I… have no idea, Y/n.” Red looked a bit confused, and nervous, by this. Freakachu then proceeded to run towards you, Red looked terrified by this, taking his partner’s pokeball to return him to it. However, that wasn’t necessary, as Freakachu had climbed up your body and up to your shoulder, sitting on your shoulder and rubbing his face against your cheek, something he normally only did with Red.
Red was rather surprised by this, chuckling in response as he pets the Pikachu’s head. You smiled softly in response, glad the whole thing went smoothly.
“I think he likes you too, Y/n.”
“You think so?”
“For sure. He never does this with others, only me. Hell, he usually attacks others that aren’t me.”
“I see. Well, I’m glad you trust me and like me.” You heard a soft noise of approval from Freakachu who rubbed his cheek against yours, trying not to shock you in the process.
“This turned out pretty well, yeah?” You looked over at Red, who leaned over and kissed your cheek.
“I would say so.” Your Pokemon had come over to you at this point, happy to see you and Freakachu getting along as well.
“I’m glad it went well. Now our Pokemon can play and live together.”
“That’s good. And I’m happy to see him becoming friends with others.” Freakachu then climbed down from your shoulder and went over to your pokemon to play with them. You and Red just sat by and watched them, a smile on your faces, as they played until the sun came down, calling them all back as it got dark outside.
