Who's that pokemon?

[beforetights]

Who: Cu Chulainn and Diarmuid
Where: Apartment 3
When: After 4/12
Summary: Cu Chulainn meets the new pokemon

[Diarmuid had gotten his hands on a big, strange egg. Cu Chulainn wasn't too sure what the egg was, even though Diarmuid had told him it was a pokemon egg. He had still tried to eat it at first, before Diarmuid stopped him and confiscated the egg. For several hours on end, Diarmuid had taken care of it, but it showed no sign of hatching. Cu Chulainn was starting to get a little annoyed at it.]

[Then at night, it had suddenly hatched into a strange creature, almost like a cross between a horse and a fish. Now, Cu Chulainn was glad that he hadn't tried to eat it. Of course, it was so tiny and delicate that Diarmuid did most of the handling. But Cu Chulainn was excited about getting to play with it in the morning.]

[Come morning, Cu Chulainn woke up late to fine his brother and the new pokemon gone. Not knowing where his brother had gone or what he was doing with the egg, Cu Chulainn sulks, lying down on his stomach in the living room. The puppies, first White and then Grey, clamber onto him, forming a dogpile. There they remain, not moving except for the puppies occasionally pawing at each other's faces. Only when they hear the squeaking of the door do they turn around.]

Comments

[beforetights]

Good idea.

[He looks down toward the puppies.]

So, how do you guys like Horsea? Are you used to him?

[Grey stays quiet and wags his tail, while White gives an excited bark.]

[smallspot]

[Horsea makes a soft squeak and floats a little closer to Diarmuid who reaches out to pat him on the head.]

I don't think he's quite used to the barking yet, but he's getting better. See? He didn't actually hide! He just moved toward me a little. Good job, Horsea!

[When he hears the praise, Horsea makes another squeak, this one louder than the first, and bobs up and down happily.]

[beforetights]

[Cu Chulainn laughs as he sees Horsea bobbing up and down.]

Yay! He's a brave little Horsea!

[At that point, his stomach growls.]

Oh...I think I'm gonna have to get some food for me and the puppies.

[But mostly for himself, since he hasn't eaten while waiting for Diarmuid to come home.]

[smallspot]

[Diarmuid nods. He's actually a little hungry too since he was so excited about his horsea that he left without eating anything to go to the training.]

We are all hungry, I bet. Even Horsea!

[Horsea makes a squeaking sound to show he agrees.]

Make sure you dry off and dry off the puppies too so no one gets sick. I will clean up the rest and then come out to meet you. What will you have to eat?

[beforetights]

Yeah, he was at training all this time, so I bet he's hungry too!

[Cu Chulainn yanks a towel off of its rack.]

Hm...how about something sweet! To celebrate getting a new friend?

[smallspot]

[Diarmuid starts to agree with his brother's answer, but before he can say anything, Horsea spits a big stream of water into the air over the tub. The water rains softly down all around them.]

I think Horsea agrees with that idea. And so do I! Sweet things for everyone! We can see what ones Horsea likes best.

[beforetights]

Yes, Horsea, you're the big hero today, so you get to pick.

[He starts running toward the kitchen...without remembering to dry himself or the puppies. Thankfully, he remembers that after taking a few steps and runs back into the kitchen again to rub White and Grey down with the towel.]

[smallspot]

[While his brother is taking care of the puppies, Diarmuid gets out of the tub and dries himself off. He doesn't want to leave a mess in the bathroom, so he starts cleaning that up too, letting Horsea play around in the tub while he does so. Once everything is taken care of including some dry clothes, Diarmuid drains the tub and carries Horsea out of the bathroom. The pokemon makes a happy noise and settles against his chest, almost like he is going to take a nap.]

We will have to make the food quietly, brother. I think Horsea is all tired out.

[Though, Diarmuid has a feeling once the pokemon smells the food, he will probably wake right back up again.]

[beforetights]

[By this time, Cu Chulainn has pulled various food and ingredients out of the refrigerator.]

Let's see...we have ice cream. And some of the new "pie" food that tastes good. Can we try to bake a honey cake? We have honey!

[smallspot]

Oh...

[Diarmuid's eyes get wide.]

I want to try the pie...but honey cakes sound good too! Do you know how to make them? Is it something someone showed you?

[beforetights]

...Nope, but I remember seeing mom making them once or twice. It can't be that hard.

[smallspot]

I will help if you tell me what to do! I...

[Horsea moves slightly and Diarmuid looks down at the drowsy pokemon.]

Err...I'm a pokemon bed. Maybe I can't help...

something tells me this is gonna lead to another fire

[beforetights]

[Cu Chulainn giggles at the way that the pokemon is leaning on his brother.]

Don't worry! I'll cook today! Since you're always cooking every other day.

At least they have their very own Poke-Fire Extinguisher this time!

[smallspot]

I want to watch so I can learn how to make them, okay?

[It takes a bit of work so that he doesn't bother Horsea too much, but eventually Diarmuid moves a chair close to the counter so he can do just that.]

Pie and honey cakes. Sounds like a great way to celebrate!

Re: At least they have their very own Poke-Fire Extinguisher this time!

[beforetights]

Alright, just stand by and watch.

[His stomach gurgles.]

And...how about we eat the pie first? I'm really hungry.

[smallspot]

Oh yes! You shouldn't cook when you are hungry. You won't be able to concentrate!

[Diarmuid nods in head in agreement.]

What kind of pie is it?

[beforetights]

They said it was apple. I wonder if it's the same sort of apples from home, or if they're the big apples that Lady Crystal told me about! She says that in her place, there's really big apples!

[He holds his hands out to demonstrate how big the apple is.]

And they come in colors other than pink! They're red and green and even yellow! I've even seen purple ones here, but they were floating in water!

[smallspot]

Purple and floating on the water?

[Diarmuid looks at his brother in awe.]

I've never heard of apples like that before. Or ones so big! They sound like they are magical or something!

[He giggles.]

Do you think something special happens if you can eat all of the apple when they are that big?

[beforetights]

[Cu Chulainn slowly shakes his head.]

I don't know! I've eaten one of the purple ones and I felt normal afterwards. But it was a very sweet apple!

[smallspot]

Hmm...I bet every kind tastes different. Why would you have so many kinds otherwise?

[Diarmuid looks at the pie curiously.]

Did they say what kind is in here?

[beforetights]

Maybe. I hear there's sour apples too. More sour than what we have at home, even.

[He shakes his head again.]

They didn't, but I tried a bite of the pie and it was sweet! They must be using the sweet apples.

[smallspot]

They must be! It's the only thing that makes sense. I want to try it! I want to try it!

[He would get some himself, but...sleeping Horsea... Maybe his brother can help?]

[beforetights]

Okay!

[Cu Chulainn opens the lid to the pie tin and breaks a chunk off of the pie. The contents dribble over his hand as he takes it over to Diarmuid.]

Here. Open up!

[smallspot]

Yay!

[Diarmuid cheers and then gladly accepts the bite of pie. As he does, a small bit of the filling drips onto Horsea's head, startling the pokemon awake. Once he finishes chewing, Diarmuid carefully wipes him off and holds his fingers out to see if Horsea would like a taste. The pokemon gives it a sniff before cautiously trying it. The result...the pokemon seems unsure of it, but doesn't immediately dislike it. Diarmuid, on the other hand, has a much more positive response.]

It's really good and really is sweet! I wonder how it would taste with honey... Oh, it might be too sweet then.

[Him and his honey...]

[beforetights]

[Cu Chulainn licks a bit of the pie piece off of his hands. He lets White and Grey, who just came into the kitchen, lick the rest off.]

I don't know. How can something be too sweet?