"Ugh, I'm so full!" I exclaimed, as I plopped down on my dad's green couch. My belly was so full to the point where I felt like I was going to burst. This was the most I had ate in a long time. I took a deep breath, and sprawled myself out. If I were wearing jeans, I would have unbuttoned them.

Ash was on the floor playing around with Rockruff and Pikachu. Mimikyu was still eating it's berries, and Froslass and Gengar were messing around with each other. My dad was still sitting up at the bar area that over saw the kitchen. I checked my phone, and saw the time was 8pm. I was exhausted, but I did want to spend a little time with Mimikyu before I went to bed.

With that; I stood up and sat on the ground a bit away from Ash. Mimikyu finished the last bit of it's berries, and saw me sit down. It quickly scurried over to me, and looked at me with pure love in it's eyes.

"How could someone abandon this little face?" I said, as I looked down at it's little beady black eyes. I reached over, and put my hands around its little body. "Kyu!" It exclaimed happily, and rubbed its face inside of my hands. I didn't understand what kind of heartless person could just leave this little baby behind.

"I will admit, I've never seen a Mimikyu with that kind of temperament before." My dad chimed in. "I guess they all have different personalities, like people." He said.

Rotom Dex then came over, and examined Mimikyu. He looked to have done a scan of sorts. Mimikyu looked up at him. "Kyu?" It said.

"Your Mimikyu is a female, Emethyst. Her known moves are Baby Doll Eyes and Shadow Sneak." He said, as he brought up a picture of Mimikyu on his screen.

My heart melted at that. My new baby is a girl? "Aww, so you're a girl." I said, as I looked back down at my little Mimikyu. Mimikyu looked back up at me, and made her baby doll eyes again.

"Now that I think of it, I think Team Rocket's Mimikyu is a male." Ash added. He scooted closer to me to look at Mimikyu. "Before Team Rocket caught it, I was going to catch that Mimikyu for myself." He chuckled.

"It could be possible that males are more aggressive than females." My dad added, as he got down from the bar and walked over. "That could be an interesting lesson for Pokemon school. Studying genders of different Pokemon, and studying their behavioral traits." He said.

I shrugged. "That could be interesting." I said, as I cuddled Mimikyu in my hands. Froslass and Gengar then came over, and looked at Mimikyu. Mimikyu looked up at them both. "Kyu?" It said.

With that, I picked Mimikyu up and hugged her close. "Welcome to the family, Mimikyu!" I exclaimed, as I hugged her tight. Gengar and Froslass then hugged me too.

"Kyu! Kyu!" Mimikyu exclaimed, as I felt her hug me back with her shadow arms.

"See, Mimikyu? You're loved." I said to her, as I looked down at her little rag. "I want you to forget what happened last night. You have a home here." I continued to cuddle her tight. I was going to make sure Mimikyu felt loved every single day and night. I didn't care what it took. I wanted her to forget her trash ex-trainer just like he did her.

My dad then walked over, and sat on the floor in front of me. "I'm proud of you, Emethyst," My dad said. "It takes alot to take in an abandoned Pokemon." He said, as he looked down at Mimikyu.

"I don't care what it takes, Dad. I'd spend ten thousand hours if that's what it takes to make sure Mimikyu knows she's loved." I said. "No Pokemon deserves to know what it's like to be abandoned. She's like my little baby in a way." I cuddled her close.

"Well, it's getting late you two." My dad said, as he stood up. "I think it's about bed time." He said.

I put Mimikyu down, and I went to stretch and yawn. "I could agree with that." I said. I had been dying to take a nap since I got home, but my dad forced me to stay up. I know I'm going to sleep amazingly tonight.

"Me too." Ash said, as he stood up. I stood up right behind him. Pikachu and Rockruff joined his side, and Froslass and Gengar joined mine.

"Oh yeah, don't forget Emethyst," My dad said. "I'm taking you to see Kahuna Hala tomorrow." He said, and winked.

"Wow, really?! You're going to see the Kahuna?! Are you going to have your grand trial?!" Ash exclaimed happily.

I had completely forgotten about my dad mentioning he would take me to see the Kahuna this weekend. But truthfully, I didn't feel like I was quite ready yet. I wanted to train a bit more before I go to do something that prestigious.

"Actually dad, is it okay if I have one more day to train?" I asked. "I don't feel like I'm quite ready yet. I'd like to train with Froslass, Gengar, and Mimikyu first and make sure we're ready." I explained. I didn't get to battle Ash earlier only because I got home right when dinner was ready. "I'm sure I'll be ready by Sunday." I smiled at his green framed eyes.

"Of course, Emethyst." My dad smiled.

I then turned to Ash. "You know what that means, right?" I told him, slyly.

Ash's face lit up like a kid in a candy store. "Battles?!" He exclaimed happily. Pikachu then jumped on his shoulder just as he always did. "Pi-ka pika?!" He exclaimed alongside him.

"Endless training tomorrow." I said. I looked over at Gengar and Froslass, and then down at Mimikyu. "Are you three ready to work hard tomorrow?" I asked all three of them.

"Geng!" Gengar exclaimed, as he started jumping up and down.

"Fros!" Froslass nodded.

"Kyu!" Mimikyu exclaimed, as she made her babydoll eyes.

I bent down, and put my left arm out so Mimikyu could climb onto my shoulder, which she did. She then started snuggling up to my left cheek again. I felt so loved, to where words couldn't even describe.

Ash and I climbed up the loft steps, and got ready for bed. Mimikyu jumped off of my left shoulder, and onto my bed. Froslass and Gengar settled down at the foot of my bed. Gengar was a bit too big to fit into my bed now.

I pulled my covers back, and climbed into bed. I laid down, and got comfortable. Mimikyu snuggled up to my chest, and burrowed underneath the covers. "Aww." I said. I curled my left arm around her, as I was now comfortable.

I looked over at the loft steps, to see my dad's familar shirtless labcoated figure climb up the steps and onto the loft. "Alright you two, get some rest." He said.

"Alright, dad. You too." I said, as I got more comfortable. The warmth from Mimikyu was keeping me warm.

"Good night, Professor." Ash said, as I heard him yawn.

My dad then looked around the loft. "Where's Mimikyu?" He asked.

I giggled. "Oh, she's right here." I said, as I pulled the covers back to reveal Mimikyu all cuddled up to my chest. She was already asleep.

Rotom Dex then floated over. "A Mimikyu that likes to snuggle and burrow underneath covers.." he said, then took a picture.

My dad looked down at Mimikyu, and smiled in awe. "That Mimikyu is something else." He said, as he bent down at my bedside and got a look at her.

"She's trusting me more, I think." I said, as I cuddled her closer in my left arm. Her warmth was a type of love I had never felt before. It was so innocent feeling. My heart felt so full of love.

"Well, keep working with her and I'm sure she will." My dad said. "I love you both. Get some rest." He said, and hugged me.

"I love you too, Dad." I said, as I cuddled Mimikyu closer. I heard Ash snoring lightly, for he was already out. I wasn't far behind him though.

My dad turned out the loft light, and it went dark. I closed my eyes, as I now fully relaxed. My dad's footsteps grew fainter with every step.

All went silent and dark, and I fell into a deep sleep.