It's been a while huh? Last time I posted a chapter of this story the world was still normal. Sorry I wish I had a good excuse for not posting, but the only excuse I have is that I spent way too much time playing Animal Crossing and the Mystery Dungeon remake.

This chapter has been written a long time ago, so if it reference movies that's not been on cinema for a really long time, now you know why. Also as the title suggest this chapter will deal a lot with human/Pokemon relationship sorry if that make you uncomfortable but at this point I think most people that aren't comfortable with it stopped following my story a long time ago.

Oh also here's another suggestion of song for the chapter. As usual wait until I tell you to play it to set the mood with the scene. /watch?v=0t3XHAxeTPE&t=404s

Guest: I do write responses for any reviews on this story, but thank you for your advice.

Sunburst: Glad you liked it I was afraid that plot twist would be a bit too jaring, so I'm glad it's well received.

Anthony Staffenhagen: Thank you and the concept of how Fairy type work has kind of a weird origin. I inspired myself from Buffy The Vampire Slayer, in that show the main character come back to life after dying in the previous season. But after having been to Heaven, being on Earth is like torture for her. So fairy type giving a Pokemon bliss and taking it away is kind of based on that concept.

Paradox had woken up earlier than everyone else. After the exhausting day at the tournament yesterday they had decided to take a day of rest, but she had other plans. With the Time Flute in her hand she walked outside of the Pokemon Center and tried to find a secluded spot.

She found a small park and since it was so early in the morning no Pokemon were there so she decided to play the flute. Paradox was very grateful Maple had wished for the flute back. And she wanted to reward her for it but. She needed the advice of her mom about it.

She put the flute on her lips but stopped herself from just blowing in the flute like she usually did. It was pretty early so it would be nice if she could wake up her mother with something more pleasant than something that sounded like a flock of Wingull. She remembered a song her mother used to sing when she was young but she didn't know how to play it.

But then as if she was possessed by something she began to play the song perfectly, It was a song her mother had dubbed Lugia's song. Paradox didn't know how she did it it was as if the flute itself had guided her. After a few seconds there was a green flash and her mother appeared with a yawn.

But then as she opened her eyes Celebi immediatly frozed. ''Who are you? And how did you get the Time Flute?'' She asked with a suspicious expression. Paradox wanted to hit herself she had completely forgotten about her new form as strange as that sounded.

''Mom it's me Paradox.'' She said to her mother.

Celebi stopped glaring and instead got a confused look. ''Why are you a Braixen? Did Maple cursed you? I swear if that fox did anything to hurt you I'm-''

Paradox shook her head. ''It's not like that! We found a place called Poketopia and they don't allow humans so-'' But before she could finish her sentence, Celebi appeared right in front of her face which made the bipedal fox jumped in surprise.

''Poketopia?! You've only been gone for about a month and a half and you arleady found one of the most hard to find place in all of Johto?!''

The Braixen developed a sheepish expression. ''Well we kind of found it by accident. It might be hard to believe but we saw a really tall Dragonite about as big as a skyscraper and it created a giant wave that sent us to this island. We would have never found it otherwise.''

Celebi was even more shocked at this. ''Wait you met Titania?! She's supposed to guard the entrance of this place. If she guided you here that means she must have felt something special about you. She doesn't let just any humans pass you know. She is a very good judge of character that's why this place had been kept secret for so long.'' As she said this Celebi looked at Paradox with pride clear on her face.

The Braixen laughed sheepishly. ''That's good to know though I'm a bit surprised she let Elliot pass through.''

As soon as she said it she regretted because now her mother looked at her with a surprised expression. ''Why? I thought you were good friend with Elliot why would she not allow him?''

The Braixen rubbed the back of her head nervously. ''Well... He kind of discovered me and Maple were lovers and then accused me of abusing her and tried to take her away from me, he even hit me. But he was clearly remorseful about that last part.''

The more she was talking the more angry Celebi grew but then the green Pokemon sighed and tried to relax herself. ''I'm sorry you had to live throught that Paradox. I wouldn't blame you if you didn't consider him a friend after this. But you got to understand all his childhood he was raised to believe that only bad people mated with Pokemon, that it was something immoral to do. It isn't easy to stop believing something you were taught all your life.''

''Why do they believe this?! Pokemon are just as inteligent as humans, what's so wrong about loving them?!'' Paradox asked with a baffled look.

Celebi sighed. ''That's a long story that began three thousands years ago, tell me Paradox do you know about the legend of the King AZ?'' Paradox shook her head and Celebi started her story. ''Well, three thousands years ago there was a bloody war in the region of Kalos for the royal throne. Humans of both sides sent Pokemon to the frontline and many died. AZ was married to a Floette and he loved her with all his heart. But one day she was called to the frontline and a few months later her corpse was sent back to him in a tiny box.''

''AZ became so sad and angry that he began to construct a machine that could ressurect the dead, but at the cost of many Pokemon lives. He managed to resurect Floette, but he was still enraged at the ones who had caused her to die in the first place and turned his machine into a weapon of mass destruction. He caused millions of deaths with a single blast of his weapon.''

''People began to hate AZ saying he was the worst human to have ever lived for bringing such destruction to the world. They began to hate everything he ever stood for good or bad, his politics, his opinion on art, the people he considered as friends and even his love for his Pokemon. In the end Floette left him sensing he had sacrificed many lives just so she could live and some say he still wander the Earth still searching for Floette even three thousands years later.''

Paradox stayed in silence for a long time after that. ''He doesn't sound like a bad man just one that did a very stupid thing out of grief. I can understand why people would hate him. But why do they still believe people who love Pokemon are bad? It's been three thousands years since then.''

Celebi shook her head. ''Humans don't even understand why they disapprove of such relationships anymore. But it's been so ingrained in their society that it would take something enormous to change their view on this subject.''

Paradox looked down deep in thought. ''I want to give Elliot a chance, but if he try to take my Pokemon away again, I will have to walk away from him.''

The guardian of the forest nodded in understanding. ''And if he does try anything again I will send him to the era of Mew. Let's see him deal with being the only normal person in an era full of tricksters.'' The laugh of her mother sent chilld down Paradox's spine.

''Geez between you and Maple, Looker better behave himself or he won't survive for long.'' Paradox said while sweatdropping.

Celebi giggled at that. ''By the way why do you call him Looker? You know that's a human idiom for saying someone is attractive right?''

Paradox blushed at that. ''Well I didn't know that when I gave him the nickname! I called him like that because he wouldn't stop looking at me when I was naked and the name kind of stuck I guess.''

Celebi laughed at that. ''Well I'm not surprised a teenage boy would stare at a pretty girl like you especially if you were naked.''

Paradox's face turned a darker shade of red at that statement. ''Why do humans care so much about clothes? I've been seeing humans for almost two months now and I still don't get it. Pokemon don't wear anything and they're perfectly fine.''

Celebi hummed and tried to find an appropriate answer. ''Well you know how some flying types will show their wingspan to attract mates?'' Paradox nodded with a confused look. ''Well for humans, nudity is kind of like that. You're only supposed to show your body to the one you want to mate with.''

Paradox blushed at that. ''So what, did Elliot thought I wanted to mate with him?''

Celebi laughed and shook her head. ''Probably not, once you explained your story he probably knew you just didn't know any better.'' Paradox hugged her mom and the two of them stayed in a comfortable silence for a little while.

''I miss you and the forest sometime, you know? My journey has been amazing and I got to meet all sort of people and Pokemon but sometime I wish I was just back home with all the Hoothoot, Weedle and Caterpie. I miss being able to just jump in time as if it was nothing. Staying in a single era has been kind of strange, things move so much slower than it used to.''

''Well if you really want to, we could go travel in time right now, what do you say? Is there something you want to see?'' Celebi asked eagerly.

''You always talked about a boy called Sammy how about we go see him?'' At that the Celebi blushed and Paradox eyes widened. ''Mom... Do you have a crush on a human?''

''What? No! Of course not he's just a friend!'' She responded with a nervous chuckle.

''You totally like him! I can't believe it! Have you two even been together and since when?!''

At that the legendary Pokemon developed a sad look. ''Paradox it wouldn't work. Not only is he a human, but I'm a legendary which mean I'm immortal. I arleady don't know how I will handle it when it's your time to go, I don't want to see him go too.''

Paradox for the first time got to see weakness in her mom expression and she felt pity for her. ''When I die you'll just have to visit my past self as much as you want alright?'' She tried to reassure her but she know it was hollow. Celebi could only go to a single point in time to a certain extent before it become too chaotic and confusing and risking the timeline to break in pieces.

But her mother gave her a weak smile in return. ''You're sure you won't get annoyed with me being there all the time?''

At that Paradox shook her head. ''Just maybe give me some alone with Maple from time to time alright?'' She said with a blush and Celebi giggled at that.

''There was... Also something else I needed your help with.'' Paradox said with a nervous frown on her face.

That got the attention of Celebi ''Yes?'' She asked with a smile.

Paradox rubbed her arm sheepishly. ''I... Want to ask Maple on a date, a human date. But I don't know how.''

Celebi squealed like a schoolgirl and began to fly around much to the embarassment of her daughter. ''Oh I'm so happy! But why a human date specifically?'' She asked with a raised eyebrow.

''Well... Pokemon tend to just mate with each other and that's about it. But I'm not really ready to do that yet and I want to do something special for Maple. I heard humans sometime bring their love ones to go eat or go see something they call a 'movie' whatever that is. I want to try this for myself. And well I don't think I could do something like this outside of this city. Not unless humans put their stick out of their ass.''

Celebi snickered. ''You're starting to sound like a human, you're arleady using some of their sayings.''

Paradox blushed at that. ''Well I hang out with Elliot a lot, or I did before we had our fight anyway and Luna despite the fact she's a Zoroark act like a human all the time, so I picked up a few things I guess.''

''Well asking someone on a date is easy, you just have to ask. But if you want to make it special you could give her flowers before asking. You should also decide where you want to go ahead of time instead of aimlessly wandering around. Also try to do something both of you will enjoy otherwise it could get a bit boring. If you don't think you would enjoy a movie don't do it. just because other humans do it a certain way doesn't mean you have to follow it ot the letter.'' Paradox nodded her head swimming with all the information.

''Also you should try to wear something nice so Maple can gawk at you when she see you.'' Celebi said with a suggestive wink

The Braixen blushed at the impication but quickly recovered, she was used to her mother teasing her at this point. ''Do they even sell clothes here?'' She asked curiously.

At that Celebi nodded. ''They do, I don't think they sell pants or underwears here. But I'm pretty sure they sell dresses and tuxedos for such ocassions.''

''Alright, I guess the seeds I won in the tournament should be enough to buy all I need and it's not like I need them for anything else.''

Celebi cocked her head at her statement. ''You participated in a tournament?'' Celebi asked and Paradox shrugged in response.

''It's a long story but I basically won a big amount of money that can only be used here. So I might as well use it right now before we leave.'' At that the legendary Pokemon nodded in approval. ''Okay I guess I'll look around for something to do on our date will you help me mom?''

At that Celebi nodded with a twinkle in her eyes. ''With pleasure Paradox, let's make that fox fall for you a second time.'' Paradox smiled with a bit of embarassment.

By the time they were done looking around the massive city it was arleady noon. What her mother had bought for her to wear had made the Braixen turn completely red. She had bought one of those red dress she saw a model wear on a magazine that only goes up to cover her now nonexistent breasts and it barely covered her tights at all. As if that wasn't enough Celebi had bought a pair long black socks that put way too much emphasis on her arleady exposed tights. But her mother had convinced her to wear them and that it would make Maple drool like an hungry predator.

They made their way back to the Pokemon Center and the Braixen received more than a few wolf whistle much to her embarassment. Paradox had never cared much about covering what humans called 'private areas' but now that she wore something that put emphasis on them she began to understand why humans covered themselves it was like she was on display for everyone to see and it made her feel vulnerable. Was that how Maple felt when she showed her female form for the first time?

She felt her palm get sweaty as she held the bouquet in her hand and with a resoluted sigh she stepped into the Pokemon Center. Everyone was sitting around the lobby and all of them frozed when they caught sight of Paradox. Just as her mother had predicted Maple gawked at her with a dumb expression that made the Braixen feel a lot better about her dress.

Luna had a blush that couldn't even be hidden by her black fur and Elliot looked at her with a mixture of confusion and embarassment. Paradox walked straight toward Maple and presented her with the bouquet of flowers. ''Would you like to go on a date with me?'' Paradox asked nervously. Maple gawked at the Braixen but then she smiled and nodded enthusiastically.

The two of them walked away happily excited for the the day ahead. Elliot looked at them go with a frown on his face. ''You know I liked this city at first, but then I realized it encourage bad stuff like this.''

Luna glared at him with an exaspearated expression. ''Are you serious? Look at them they're cute together! How can you look at them and see something wrong?''

The Luxio frowned. ''A human shouldn't date a Pokemon it's against the law.''

Luna smirked at that. ''Well your stupid law doesn't exist here so they can do whatever they want.''

Elliot shook his head. ''Without law we're no better than animals, law is the only thing that protect us from bad people like Flavio or Giovanni''

Luna frowned but nodded in acceptance. ''You're right in a way, but laws aren't always right. If I followed the law I wouldn't be able to be a Pokemon trainer because apparently a Pokemon is too incompetent to train another Pokemon. Nevermind the fact I have three gyms badges and I beated you, a competent human trainer in a tournament. Children are separated from their mothers and fathers because they're not the same species as them. And people like Paradox who have done nothing more than love a Pokemon are sent to prison and treated just as badly as rapists even thought both party consented. Your law is corrupted when it come to give rights to Pokemon.''

Elliot frowned and he didn't know what to say in rebuttal. With a sigh he walked away, could the law really be corrupted? Then what was his father fighting for when he wore his police uniform? How could he protect people and Pokemon if the thing that's supposed to protect them didn't work? Elliot didn't knew what to do anymore...

Paradox rolled her eyes both in amusement but also a bit of annoyance. They had been walking in the streets for a while and just as earlier some Pokemon had stopped and whistled at her. But Maple had not liked the way they looked at her Paradox and had begun to growl savagely toward them. One of the Pokemon had even wet himself onse he caught sight of the angry ninetales.

''Maple relax they're kind of annoying I admit, but you don't need to give them a heart attack.'' Paradox said with a chuckle.

The Ninetales huffed at that. ''You're my mate! I should be the only one that look at you like that!'' Paradox face flushed at that, the prospect of being Maple mate was very appealing, but then she shook her head.

''We're not mate yet... But would you like to be after our date?'' The Ninetales had a dreamy look in her eyes at the suggestion but she refused.

''No... You're very beautiful like this Paradox, but if we do the binding ritual I want you to be in your real form.''

Paradox was both embarassed and grateful at Maple's words. ''By the way what's the binding ritual like? you never told me, I'm not really familiar with Ninetales mating rituals.''

Maple blushed at that. ''I'll tell you another time, if I talked about it right now I might not be able to stop myself from doing it right there.'' Paradox eyes widened and she squeaked as she thought of the implications the Ninetales suggested. She shook her head and tried to get her mind out of the gutter.

Pretty soon they came in front of a small restaurant called Lugia Pizzeria. Paradox had never had pizza before but the way Elliot and Luna talked about it they made it sounded like it was one of the best humans creations since the invention of the Pokeball. So when she saw this city serve it she couldn't resist to bring Maple here.

When they entered inside they were greeted by a Gallade. ''Table for two?'' He asked in a very obvious fake accent. Paradox only nodded in response and the Gallade guided them to a small table in the corner of the restaurent. ''I'll be back in a few minutes ladies meanwhile you can see the menu.''

Paradox the menu and her head began to spin at all the varieties of Pizza there was. Seeing her distress Maple decided to help her. ''If you don't know what to pick just pick peperoni and cheese that's like the most basic recipe for pizza.''

Paradox cocked her head. ''You arleady ate one of those?'' She asked curiously.

The Ninetales shrugged sheepishly. ''When I made my way to Ilex Forest I sometime would stop at Goldenrod City and eat food from the garbage cans. You would be surprised how much good food restaurants just throw away. But I'm sure it'll taste better when it's fresh.'' Maple then took a look at Paradox's dress and blushed. ''I feel really underdressed with you wearing that.''

The Braixen gave her a reassuring smile. ''Don't worry about it you don't need a dress just because I decided to wear one. Beside your natural coat and tails would put any dresses you wear to shame.'' Maple smiled proudly at that, she guessed it was to be expected since they were childhood friends. But Paradox really knew how to complimented Pokemon of her species.

The waiter came back to them just as he promised. ''So what can I give you tonight ladies?''

''We'll just take a pepperoni pizza.'' Maple said and the waiter nodded before leaving them. Paradox frowned for a second as she thought of something.

''How does a place like this get meat?'' Paradox asked Maple rubbed her chin thoughtfully.

''I don't really know, maybe they found a way to get meat without killing Pokemon? This place seem to have some crazy technology thanks to that Wigglytuff's guild.'' The Braixen nodded putting that subject aside in her mind.

After around fifteen minutes the waiter came back to them with a steaming hot pizza. Just the smell alone made the two Pokemon's mouth water. Paradox had a hard time cutting the pizza since it was the first time she had ever used a knife of any kinds, but after a few minutes they were finally able to eat. Paradox moaned after the first bite.

''Wow Looker wasn't kidding it really is good!'' Maple nodded in agreement. It was so good that they spent the rest of the meal in complete silence only the sound of them scarfing down the pizza could be heard.

After eating the last slice Paradox sighed in contentment. ''Oh man and I thought Sitrus berries were good but they got nothing on this.'' The waiter came back and the pizza had costed thirty seeds. She happily gave it to him with a little tip and they returned on their merry way.

Their next stop was something called a cinema. Honestly Paradox didn't know much about movies so she hoped Maple would be more familiar with it. Unfortunately the Ninetales was just as clueless as her on that subject. So they were left staring at the posters in silence.

''What about this? Sonic the Togedemaru.'' Maple suggested.

Paradox noticed that the poster was peeling off. Curious she peeled it a little further and looked under. her eyes widened in horror when she saw a sort of deformed Pokemon that beared the same name as the Pokemon on the previous poster, but this one look like it came straight out of a nightmare. As quick as she could pushed back the poster to it's proper place and tried to forget what she had just seen.

''Let's just watch another movie, alright?'' Maple looked at her confused but shrugged in acceptance. Paradox began to search something more interesting and her eyes rested on a picture with a lot of cool looking characters

''This one look kind of interesting, Pokerangers: Endgame.'' Maple shook her head at that suggestion.

''This look like the final of a long series or something we would probably be completely lost with the story.'' Paradox frowned but nodded in acceptance. Then the Ninetales eyes lit up as something caught her eyes.

''Oh! Detective Pikachu! It look kind of funny and I think that famous Pikachu actor from Kanto is in there!'' Paradox shrugged she didn't know any actors since she had never seen a movie before. But if he was famous there must have been a good reason, right?

So in the end they bought two tickets for the Detective Pikachu movie. And just as predicted the movie was pretty funny. But it was kind of weird to hear a Pikachu with a deep voice like that and it was obviously dubbed over by a human. What was even more funny is that the Pokemon in the movie would sometime swear and make sex jokes even though it was supposed ot be a movie for children. The Pokemon actors probably thought the people watching this wouldn't understand them, so they said everything they wanted.

The concept of the movie was pretty interesting to Paradox. A human that could understand only one Pokemon, she wondered if it was possible? As far as she knew either you understood all Pokemon or you didn't understood them at all, but who know? The world of Pokemon could be a pretty mysterious place when it wanted to be, so anything could be possible.

Both Paradox and Maple laughed as they exited the cinema remembering some of the funnier scenes. ''I had a really good time Paradox, I never really thought I would ever go on a human-style date but it was really fun, if only we could do that outside of this city.'' She sighed after saying the last part.

''...Maybe if we can't convince humans to change their stupid laws we could move here and do stuff like this more often.'' Paradox suggested.

Maple looked at her in shock. ''You would be ready to give up on your humanity just to do that?''

Paradox shrugged. ''I thought about it and if humans can't treat Pokemon like the sapient species they are then I want nothing to do with them. I tried really hard to fit with humans but I cannot accept this part of them, the part that divide family for no good reasons at all. Either I manage to change them or... I give up on humanity.'' The Ninetales looked at her sadly at that.

''Maybe we could just move to Alola it's legal to marry your Pokemon there. And you wouldn't have to give up on your humanity.''

Paradox sighed and shook her head. ''Alola is really far away, we wouldn't be able to visit our friends and family anymore. At least here we're just a few days away from Johto on a water Pokemon. From Alola it would probably take months.''

Maple shook her head. ''You're right but humans have planes that can make the trip between Alola and Johto in a single day.''

The Braixen looked unsure. ''That must be pretty expensive right? We wouldn't be able to visit often if I don't get a good job and Luna told me you have to spend years in a place called 'school' to even have a chance to get a job. So in the end getting a good job is very unlikely unless I somehow become a champion or something.''

Maple sighed in defeat but then she looked at Paradox with a determined expression. ''Alright but this is a last resort alright? We only do that if we have no other option left. I don't want you to give up on humanity so easily, they might have many flaws but they also have a lot of qualities. It wouldn't be fair to give up on them before giving them a fair chance.''

Paradox sighed. ''I guess you're right, but it would be so much easier to just pretend I'm a Pokemon I know so much more about Pokemon than humans.''

The Ninetales nodded. ''You're right you have been raised like a Pokemon all your life. But you're not a quitter Paradox! Nothing that's worth fighting for has ever been easy!''

Paradox smiled at the cream colored fox. ''I guess you're right, but what happen if we try to change them and they just throw me in jail?''

Maple smirked at that as if that was obvious. ''If they do that I'll just go see your mother and bust you out with her, let them try to contain the daughter of a time traveller.'' Paradox laughed at that and the Ninetales laughed with her soon after.

''There's one last thing I want to show you.'' Paradox suddenly said before quickly walking to the right. Maple looked at her curiously and decided to follow her. They made their way toward a beach.

''Did you want to take a swim?'' Maple asked cautiously. ''I'm not really a big fan of water since I'm a fire type and everything. I mean it doesn't hurt as much as Pokemon that have flames on their bodies like Ponyta, Charmander or Infernape but it's still unpleasant.''

(Play Beach At Dusk from PMD: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky here)

Paradox shook her head. ''No Splash was the one to suggest me this place just watch.'' As if they were summoned by her command dozens of Krabby began to appear on the rocks surrounding the beach and they began to blow bubbles in the air. The sun was setting and the light from it reflected in the bubble making them look like miniature stars.

''Whoa.'' Maple was in awed at how beautiful the scene was.

''The people in this city say that if you see a sunset at this beach with another Pokemon. You are fated to be with that Pokemon forever.'' Paradox said with a smile as she watched Maple's shining eyes.

The Ninetales surprised Paradox with a kiss on the lips. But she quickly lost herself into it and for an instant there was just her and Maple in the world everything else had faded away. The Pokemon League, the threat of Giovanni and the problematic laws of humans seemed like such trivials concerned right now.

But as soon as it had started it ended and both of them were left gasping for air. ''I don't care what humans say, I want to be with you forever Maple.'' Paradox said lovingly.

The Ninetales nuzzled her. ''I want to be with you forever too Paradox...'' But then Maple gained a sad look.

''What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?'' Paradox asked worriedly.

The fire type shooked her head. ''No it's just... Ninetales can live for a thousand years, it's sad but I'm almost guaranteed to outlive you. I don't look foward to that day, but I will cherish every moments we get together.''

Paradox sighed sadly at that. ''First my mom and now you, it seem like my own lifespan is too short for all the people I love.''

Maple hugged one of her arms with one of her many tails. ''It's not your fault Paradox, but don't worry about me. Our long lifespan is something every Ninetales has to deal with.''

Paradox looked at the ground sadly. ''Maybe it would have been better if you fell in love with another Ninetales.''

At that Maple shook her head angrily. ''No! I don't care about other Ninetales, I only want you Paradox!'' She yelled indignantly and Paradox sighed.

''Okay but if you find love after I'm dead don't give up on it just because of me alright? I don't want you to be lonely for so long.'' Maple said nothing in response and both of them fell silent for a while.

''This place is beautiful, you know if it really come down to it I don't think I would mind living here and I got pretty used to my Braixen form. It will be kind of weird to not have fur anymore once we're gone. An I'll have to wear clothes again.'' She said the last part with a groan and Maple laughed.

''Why do you hate clothes so much?'' Maple asked with a curious smile.

''...I never told you that I guess but when I was young I thought I was a Pokemon. It's only because my mom wouldn't stop insisting I was human that I finally snapped out of it. But I guess on the inside that part of me still exist and putting clothes is almost like trying to deny that part of me you know? I put the things humans wear on themselves, Pokemon don't need to wear these ridiculous things they don't care that they can see each other 'private parts' as the human call them it's just a natural part of them. Sometime it's tiring to pretend to be human when your head scream at you to deny the fact.''

''Wow I didn't know.'' Maple said with a look of sympathy.

Paradox shook her head in response. ''I know it's stupid, obviously I'm human everyone can tell you that. So why don't I feel like it? Obviously I don't have the powers Pokemon have and humans can understand me perfectly so why does my subconscious cling to that belief?''

''You were surrounded by only Pokemon for the first sixteen years of your life. I guess it's only natural you would relate more to them than a species you never met until recently.'' Maple said and Paradox nodded with a thoughtful frown.

''I wonder if other humans who have a Pokemon parent feel like me or am I just crazy?'' She asked herself more than Maple but the fox still responded to her.

''You're not crazy, as for your question they probably relate to both since most of them have a human parent and a Pokemon parent.'' Paradox nodded.

''I guess that would make sense.'' As she look on the horizon she noticed the sun was gone and the night was slowly settling in. ''I guess we should return to the Pokemon Center, Looker and Luna will probably get worried about us.''

(music end)

The day after the date the group of Pokemon and former humans made their way toward the large castle of Ho-Oh. As they entered inside the throne room the large phoenix Pokemon smiled at them and especially at Paradox. ''Hello my niece you put a very good show at the tournament yesterday. I'm sorry about what that Croagunk did I hope it didn't sour your experience with our fair city too much.''

At that Pardox shook her head. ''No, thanks to the seeds we won me and Maple had an amazing date yesterday.'' The fox in question looked away in embarassment as the legendary Pokemon glanced toward her with a smirk.

''Is that so? I hope you didn't do anything your mother would dissaprove of after said date.'' At that the Braixen face turned red.

''Of course not! We're not official mate yet!'' She exclaimed with a squeak.

Ho-Oh chuckled in response. ''Relax I was only kidding so what can I do for you today?''

Paradox looked sad for a moment at the question. ''Unfortunately we have to leave today so we came to be turned back in our human form and get our Pokeballs.''

The phoenix nodded at that, she had a small twinge of sadness in her eyes at the news. ''Very well I will send word to Infernape to give you everything back at the entrance gate.''

Elliot didn't looked please at that news. ''You mean the same Pokemon that attacked us when we first came? Are you sure we can trust him to give us back everything?''

Ho-Oh put on a scowl that made the Luxio flinched. ''Don't worry about him he only did his job and he wouldn't dare disobey me.'' Elliot gulped and nodded at that.

The large group of Pokemon made their way to the entrance of Poketopia and as soon as they opened the door they were met with the scowling face of Infernape. ''You're lucky Ho-Oh like you or else- Ack!''

His word were interupted as Maple jumped on him and angrily growled at the ape Pokemon. ''No one threaten my future mate, understood banana brain?'' The Infernape gulped and nodded quickly. He then picked up a glowing stone and quickly waved it in front of Paradox and Elliot.

Their body was enveloped in a white glow and their body slowly turned back into their orginal forms. The dark haired boy sighed in relief as he wiggled his finger around. ''I missed my fingers so much. I will never take them for granted again.''

''Chikooo!'' Saria said with a laugh and Luna nodded.

''Zoroa, ark!'' She responded, the boy sighed in disappointment.

''But I can't understand Pokemon anymore. This will suck having to rely on Paradox to translate for me again.'' The blonde girl rolled her eyes, for her part Paradox would miss her fur. It felt nice to have a natural coat without having to wear clothes. But at least now she would be able to take a shower without a stinging sensation ruining the whole experience.

''And here is your Pokeballs.'' Infernape said with a voice of disgust. Paradox felt relief as she held the Pokeballs of all her Pokemon. Which felt kinda weird it wasn't that long ago that she hated these things with a passion but her Pokemon had managed to convince her they weren't so bad and having them felt kind of like a safety net. If anything happened to her Pokemon she could put them in their balls and keep them safe.

They reluctantly thanked the fire and figthing type before making their way to the docks. Once they were at the docks however a familiar Pokemon was waiting for them.

''Grovyle? What are you doing here?'' Paradox asked with a curious expression.

''Yesterday you could have wished for anything with Jirachi but you made a wish to make the world a better place instead of using it for only yourself. So I wanted to give you a gift I know you understand Pokemon but your friend doesn't right?'' Paradox nodded in confirmation. ''Well this is one of the technology we managed to fix from the Mystery Dungeon.'' He presented them with a small object that kind of reminded Paradox of a seashell.

''I know it kind of look like a hearing aid but if your friend put them on it will help him understand Pokemon... Or at least it should. Unfortunately we didn't really have anyone to test this on. So it's kind of a prototype right now, so at the same time it would be a great service to me to see if it does work fine.''

Paradox was grateful at first but then a question popped in her mind. ''Wait you said the technology in the Mystery Dungeon were abandoned because they were too dangerous right? So what did the original did to warrant humans abandoning it?''

Grovyle rubbed the back of his head nervously. ''Well the original worked perfectly at first... But after a while the test subject noticed he couldn't understand humans anymore, just Pokemon. Eventually he began to pretend he was deaf and learned sign language so he could talk with humans. But hey at least I hear he became a very good Pokemon trainer.'' He said with a forced laugh.

''And you want my friend to put this on?!'' Paradox yelled angrily, Elliot might have acted like a jerk recently but he didn't deserve to lose the ability to talk to other humans!

''Don't worry we fixed everything!... The only issue is that we're not sure how much the new model will translate at first. It might take him months or years before his ears fully adapt to Pokemon speech until then he might only hear half of a conversation.'' Paradox turned toward Elliot and translated everything Grovyle had said.

The dark haired boy looked at the device nervously but then he got a determined look in his eyes. ''Alright, I'll do it!''

Paradox gawked at him. ''Are you sure? If the scientists didn't get it right you might only understand Pokemon from now on!'' But Elliot nodded anyway.

''Most of my friends are Pokemon so even if the worse should happen I will still be able to talk to a lot of people or Pokemon in this case.'' And without hesitation he putted the device in his ears. ''Say something Saria.''

''You, Chika! Chickoo Luxio.''

Elliot frowned. ''I only understood about half of that, something about me as Luxio?''

Paradox smirked at him. ''She said she found you cute as a Luxio.'' Elliot looked embarassed at that and Saria snickered.

But Luna glared at the grass type with a jealous expression. ''Zoroark! Zoro, mine!'' This time Elliot didn't need to hear the rest of the message to understand and he blushed furiously. And a part of him was happy that Luna liked him but another part screamed at him to say it was wrong and immoral. But everytime the voiced screamed it got quieter and quieter every days...

Once they said goodbye to Grovyle, Luna called for Aria to come for them and the group left the city of Poketopia behind them. None of them would ever forget this place, the place that proved without a doubt that humans and Pokemon were equal...

It was weird to pass throught the iceberg as if it wasn't there once they were on the other side they saw the same thick fog they had seen on the first day here and all of them nearly jumped out of their skin once they saw the shadow of the giant Dragonite. But it only waved at them and let out a wail, for some reason it sounded almost happy this time.

And with that the group were back on their Pokemon journey. The group were planning to go back to Olivine City so they could get back where they left off. But what they didn't know is that their adventure at sea was far from over...