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Icetales nodded in understanding, getting Celeste’s point of view. Yes, at times focusing on the people who were the closest to you was the best approach, especially during dire situations. Sure, Icetales preferred to believe that the most people could be saved, but… well, he knew for...

Icetales said nothing for a while, mulling over those words, and stared at the stars. A comet shot across the inky blackness, and his mind wandered into the memories of his puppyhood. Back when Queen Magnanimous reigned Borealis with kindness and wisdom, always there for her people and always...

“…Friends.” Icetales took a deep breath, feeling comforted by Celeste’s touch. He took it in, by also wrapping his tails on the Absol’s back. “Oh, rest assured that I am not forgetting that.” At least his closest friends trusted him, right? Otherwise, they wouldn’t be open about their personal...

…Oh. Did Icetales really hang out around the lake that much? Funny how they usually met each other in that place. That was something they had in common, at least. And Celeste wanted to check on him? Ah. Bless his soul. Icetales’s smile widened, touched by his friend’s interest. “I… very much...

There was no better place to spend time by yourself than Whiscash Lake -- hardly a soul visited that lone place, especially by nighttime, and the starry sky was as spectacular as ever. That lovely dark blue shade with a purplish tint and bright stars... yes. That added just the right touch...

Icetales suppressed a cough as he was pulled into a tight hug — he didn’t quite expect that! Though, once the shock faded away, he found himself appreciating that show of affection, and smiled faintly. “Um… Thou art welcome,” he said, before reciprocating the hug by wrapping his tails around...

Icetales stared in stunned silence as Saltriv was enveloped in the all-too familiar warm light, which was strong enough to make the sun itself pale in comparison. Saltriv grew, and grew, and grew, and then… the light faded. Icetales blinked with curiosity and stared intently at the...

Icetales nodded in agreement. “I concur. We have gone through countless trials and ordeals, but ultimately we managed to emerge vict—” The Ninetales blinked when he saw the leaves around the Bayleef’s neck glowing. Were they performing photosynthesis or something else? “Hm? Mx Saltriv? Thy...

Oh. So, it wasn’t the uncle himself who stopped a meteor, but Lord Rayquaza himself. Granted, managing to confer with that legendary dragon and convince him to help with a mission was an accomplishment by itself. “Well, that is an astounding result. After all, they saved the world, and that was...

That detail piqued Icetales’s curiosity. “Thy uncle… stopped a meteor? Goodness, that is… incredible.” Another Pokémon partnering up with a human to save a world… that seemed a fairly recurring occurrence in various universes. Hm… He wondered what was so special about humans. “How did he...

“Oh, I see. A place connected to thy memories, hm…” Icetales beamed a brighter smile. “Well! It appears we are here for similar reasons. I used to visit the lakeside often with my family, so I wanted to stroll around the place.” He blinked and tilted his head. “Mind if I tag along? Thou could...

Ah, yes. Nothing was more refreshing that the clean air carried around by the pleasant breeze. Icetales inhaled deeply the lake-like scent, which reminded him of home and the last beautiful moments spent with Mother. Yes. Good times. Then, he perked up when he noticed the familiar Bayleef...

Icetales was delighted to hear that Celeste was considering that, so they could work through the issue together. Besides… heavens! Even though he had spent years in solitude and agony, somehow his previously cold heart was still capable of feeling. If someone in his homeworld told him that it...

Icetales stiffened as his mind was instantly brought back to the topic surrounding that accursed battle, but he did his best to not show any sign of nervousness to Celeste. That happened, their comrades had been restored, and that’s what mattered. He… would have dealt with the scars left behind...

Icetales was about to say that Celeste shouldn’t excuse his lack of foresight and should have done better than that, but his words got caught in his throat when he saw the darkness overtaking the Absol. His eyes widened and his fur stood on end, while the shadow underneath his body made a...

Icetales huffed and shook his head. “I am not pointing tails at anyone, Sir Celeste. But I have seen his message, and once more he proved to not have any tact when it comes to breaking any important news, even less to a pup. The way he phrased that message made it sound like I just… squandered...

Icetales didn’t say anything for a while, his throat and nostrils burning and tears still falling from his eyes. He leaned toward Celeste to take in the embrace, wrapping a couple of his tails around his friend. After some time, his shivering subsided and he steadied his breathing. Dark wisps...

“Voidlands…” Icetales looked away. “Right.” If the lakeside was silent before, in that moment it seemed that the entire place had frozen in place, like a haunting and ominous photograph. The Ninetales unconsciously drew out his claws, while dark wisps flickered around his tails. What better...

Icetales stared at Celeste, his expression having become serious in a flash. Right. Those were all matters that needed to be tackled and addressed. “…Very well. I admit that I have been meaning to talk about those matters, and to… hm, explain why I felt the need to do some of the things I have...

“Ah!” Icetales turned toward the voice, before wagging his tails. Relief rushed into his chest and he bowed back. “Sir Celeste! I am most delighted to see thee.” So, he had actually come. It felt good to share some time once more, after the emotional rush of the past weeks. Hm. He could tell...