Kai: Okay this is my first ever pokemon story. I'm sorry if it isn't well done but I was playing Mystery Dungeon Sky and I got Vulpix and Riolu. And it dawned on me. Maybe this pairing is kinda cute lol even if they techinally can't breed I think cause they arent the same body type. I dont know just one of my strange things. I hope you enjoy. This is one after all the events and they both are evolved. And are the Secret Rank. So ya XD Kago(ninetales=me in the game) x Ryo(Lucario=my partner in the game)

Kago sighed deeply as she layed in her nest. Then flinched hearing Loudred do his regular wake up call. Kago groaned as she sat up and shook off the ringing in her delicate ears. She looked over at her partner, Ryo the Lucario. Who was busily holding his head from the agonizing pain of it. They still hadn't really gotten use to the loud wake up call. Kago smiled at him in amusement as she looked at his handsome features. Her eyes went wide at the thought and quickly shook her head. What am I thinking?

"Come on Kago! We'll be late!" said Ryo frantically jumping up and down for them to move it.

Kago chuckled slightly and smiled. "Alright alright let's go. Were not that late Ryo!" she laughed then started off towards were the others gathered for their morning routine.

They took their positions like usual as they did the cheer. But other things were on Kago's mind. She took a glance at her best friend as she did the cheer wondering what was wrong with her. She had never really thought this much about him. Ever since they met she thought of him as a bit pushy. Pretty much forcing her to go help him get his artifact and go and make a rescue team with him. She frankly really didn't have a choice really as he dragged her around. She remembered being very annoyed with him but she still accepted cause it was the right thing to do. But after she got to know him she respected him for trying to be brave and be the best explorer and was touched a bit when he said he was his bravest with her. He had a bit of a silly and easy going personality and he had always been there for her through out it all. Most pokemon wouldn't believe a thing she said but Ryo did and was with her through out it. She smiled at that then blinked as the cheer ended with "And three! Smiles go for miles!" then the pokemon broke up to go on to do their daily work. Ryo turned to her and smiled.

"Come on Kago lets go do are best again today!" Ryo said determinly with a grin already heading to the next level where the boards were.

Kago smiled at his excitement. Really there wasn't that much to do now a days. They were the Secret Rank and were the best Rescue Team out there. Most of the missions were pretty simple too after everything. But that never stopped Ryo from being determined to go and explore or help someone. Kago then snapped out of her thoughts when Chatot stopped them.

"Wait a second you two!" He squaked at them while Ryo froze to a stop in a mid walking pose looking at Chatot curiously.

"You two have been working hard so the Guildmaster thought it would be good for you to take a day off. I think so too." Chatot explained with a nod.

"But..." both Kago and Ryo said in usion.

"No buts! Besides you need to give the rest of us and the rookies some time to do some rescue missions once in a while!" Chatot said sternly looking at them, ruffling his feathers.

"Yes Chatot." answered Ryo disappointed but smiled brightly. "Oh well I guess I should go do something then! Hey Kago lets go walk around Treasure Town!" he said cheerfully.

Kago was about to answer okay but something stopped her. "Um actually Ryo I have something I need to do. Do you mind if I just take my time off. Alone?" she asked quietly. They haven't been seperated at all really. This would be the first time they aren't going some where together. She watched as the Lucario blinked in surprise and even look more disappointed but he nodded respecting his friend's wishes. "Of course Kago. Uh i'll see you later?" he asked and Kago nodded with a smile. "Good well then...see ya!" said Ryo then climbed up to go into town. Kago watched him, she had to sort out what she was feeling. With out him. Kago then stood and followed up after him after he left then walked to the beach where they first met. She watched the Krabby blow bubbles in the air and the waves moving smoothly against the sand. She sighed gently as she walked down the beach. Her nine tales lowered almost touching the ground. Her white fur glistened with the sunlight and her eyes shinned. She sat down in the sand watching the waves of the water creep toward her then go back. What exactly did Ryo mean to her? She thought of him as very close to her and they were best friends. But was there something more? That isn't possible is it? Ryo was so kind to her and always made her laugh. Though he believes that she makes him braver, he is the one that has made her never give up hope and never give up. She admired him greatly for that and respect him. Yet, has she gotten too close to him? Does she actually harbor feelings for Lucario? Kago sighed in thought then took a deep breath. She had to ask herself.

"Do I love Ryo?" Kago asked herself quietly then in her head there was a slight whisper.

Yes

Kago's eyes widened in surprise then smiled softly to herself. So it was true. She was in love with her best friend and partner. Yet did he know or have any feelings for her? Of course not he would never think of it. So she sighed and thought that it was best for this secret, to stay hidden even through her grave.

Kai: Sorry it is so short and not really descriptive. But I was in a rush XD