Pokemon: Way of Life Chapter 39

Hi all,

Here's the next chapter. There is a mature scene at the beginning of the chapter, but it is clearly marked, so you can skip it if you don't want to read it.

Lucas and Faith stepped into the tent and closed it behind them. He could feel his anticipation rising as they set up the air mattress. Nothing was said, but they both knew where this was heading. Faith's hands trembled as she placed the sheet down.

"Hey, there's no need to be nervous," Lucas grabbed her hand and kissed her palm, causing her to shiver. "We don't have to do anything tonight if you're not ready."

Faith stepped into his arms and tucked her head into the crook of his neck. "I'm more than ready, but I'm just a little nervous. It's my first time."

"Don't be nervous. We are going to take it slowly," Lucas reassured her before realising something. "I have to get the condoms out of my wallet."

"Don't bother. I'm on the pill to regulate my period."

"Okay."

++ Warning: Mature scene ahead. ++

Lucas leaned in for a kiss and was met with Faith's soft lips in return. Initially, the kiss was tame, a close-mouthed exploration of her lips, tasting her, but soon he became impatient. He prodded her lips with his tongue, seeking entrance, and she surrendered. His tongue invaded her mouth, exploring every inch thoroughly before tangling with her tongue. Faith hesitantly returned the caress, her inexperience obvious, but soon she joined in enthusiastically. Lucas wrapped his arms around her body and pulled her against him. Her breasts flattened against his chest, and he groaned at the sensation, pressing his arousal against her stomach.

He returned to her mouth again and kissed her deeply. Faith groaned and pressed herself even closer to him until they seemed to merge into one entity. Lucas ran his hands down her sides and over the indent of her waist before gripping her bottom. He squeezed, shaping the softness with his hands before lifting her, so his shaft could slide into the juncture between her thighs. He stabbed her soft folds through their clothes and they both groaned in response.

They hadn't even removed any clothes yet, and already it was heated. Lucas was tempted to tear off her clothes and take her immediately, but he reminded himself that she was inexperienced. He was determined to make sure her first time was unforgettable.

As they continued to kiss, Lucas slid his hands up her sides, his palms brushing the sides of her full, round breasts. Faith let out a sensual cry, and Lucas decided that it was time to move things along before he exploded. He grabbed her shoulders and ended the kiss, causing the girl to protest.

Lucas grabbed the hem of her t-shirt and lifted it past her pale smooth stomach before he reached her breasts encased in a sheer pale blue bra. Her nipples were aroused, poking against the confines of their imprisonment.

"Beautiful," Lucas breathed, causing her to blush, and the redness spread over her chest.

He lifted his own t-shirt over his head, and Faith pressed her palms against his chest in curiosity before pulling back as Lucas took hold of her shorts and pushed them down her thighs. Her panties were as sheer as her bra, revealing her soft folds beneath the cloth, which was soaking wet from her arousal.

Lucas grabbed her thighs and lifted her again, and she wrapped her legs around his waist as they fell down onto the mattress. Soon they had stripped the rest of their clothes off and were lying naked, slowly exploring each others' bodies.

Her breasts were pale, perfectly shaped mounds of smooth flesh, topped with wide, soft pink areolas and stiff, slightly darker nipples. There was a smattering of freckles on each mound, and Lucas took time to kiss every single one before taking one of her nipples into his mouth and sucking gently. Faith cried out, running her hands through his hair and pressing her core against him urgently.

Lucas headed south, kissing her smooth stomach, and he watched as her stomach contracted. Smiling, he continued down until he saw the small red strip above her slit. He ran his finger softly through it, ignoring Faith as she lifted her hips, demanding that he pay attention to her aching core.

Lucas ran his hands lightly over her soft folds, causing her to jerk slightly. Murmuring reassurance, he took a hold of her clitoris and pinched it softly. Faith cried out, opening her legs wider to give him better access. He dipped a finger into her folds, and the tight channel gripped his finger tightly, making him groan in anticipation. Soon his shaft would be wrapped in that heavenly tightness. First, he was determined to have her orgasm because he didn't know how to control himself when he entered her.

Lucas pierced her with his finger again, and began a sawing motion in and out of her core. He started slow and gentle, but soon he increased the intensity, which caused Faith to cry out in pleasure. He could feel her orgasm approaching, as she was well primed, and so he increased the speed. Faith moaned as she came, drenching his fingers in her arousal while her core fluttered around him.

Lucas removed her finger as the girl lay there shuddering. He grinned smugly, and she weakly punched his arm in protest. "Don't act smug, you prick."

Lucas couldn't wait any longer. If he didn't have her now, he was liable to explode. He spread her legs and fed his length into her core until he reached her barrier.

"This will hurt," Lucas warned.

"Do it," Faith said impatiently.

Lucas pressed forward, until he broke through her barrier, causing her to cry out in pain. He waited, giving her time to adjust, even though he wanted to drive into her desperately. Once she had adjusted, he sank his length into her until his hips pressed against her open thighs. They both groaned together, and Lucas lost control. He retreated until he was only an inch inside her before slamming into her again.

Lucas thrust into her over and over again as he sought his own release. Her snug channel gripped him like a glove, and he gritted his teeth in pleasure. Soon, he was approaching his climax, and his movements became more erratic, before he exploded, releasing his load into her clutching depths, causing him to cry out in pleasure. Faith joined him in another climax soon after, before Lucas collapsed beside her, utterly spent.

He wrapped an arm around her, and she cuddled into his side. They lay there in silence, basking in the intimacy they had shared.

"So, do you think they heard our screams?" Lucas grinned.

Faith groaned and shoved her head under the pillow, completely embarrassed.

++ Mature scene finished. ++

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26th October

Lucas woke up the next morning with Faith asleep in his arms. He leaned down and kissed her forehead, feeling utterly content after an unforgettable night spent with her. The more he stared at her beautiful face, the more he was tempted to wake her up so that they could have another go at it.

It was too bad that they had to put clothes on before they retired for the night because he would have liked to sleep with her without any barriers between them. However, when camping outside, you could be attacked anytime, even if you were protected behind solid walls. If there is an attack during the night, then it is prudent to be prepared to react quickly.

Lucas grabbed his phone on the ground next to him and looked at the time. It was almost dawn, so he reluctantly threw the blanket off him and stood up. Faith stirred, opening her eyes slowly and looking up at him sleepily.

"Hi, beautiful," Lucas whispered. "How are you feeling?"

"Great," Faith said before wincing in pain as she moved her body. "Okay, I'm a little sore."

"Here, let me show you my amazing healing touch," Lucas said, reaching down and placing a hand on her mound. He activated First Aid, and a bright light appeared, and the wave of energy slowly healed the soreness that resulted from last night's activities.

"Oh, that's amazing," Faith groaned. "You will have to teach me that skill."

"I have plenty to teach you," Lucas waggled his eyebrows.

Faith shoved him, crawled off the air mattress, and stood up and stretched. She lifted her arms above her head, and Lucas admired how her t-shirt clung to her breasts.

"I noticed last night that you seemed to be very experienced, at least from my point of view as an amateur. How much experience do you actually have?" Faith placed her hands on her hips.

"I was a virgin last night as well," Lucas said honestly. Technically speaking, the statement was true. “In spite of how embarrassed I am to admit it, I have been watching quite a bit of porn over the last few months, so I already knew quite a bit before we slept together." That sounds like a reasonable excuse, but maybe she would think less of him.

"Well, that's a lot better than sleeping with other girls," Faith said possessively. Okay, maybe not.

They tidied up the tent before stepping outside and greeting Shelly, who was lying in front of their tent. Several minutes later, the rest of the group joined them, and they sat down to have breakfast together. In spite of the fact that they were aware of what they did last night, Misty and Jason did not comment on it.

"So, Misty," Jason said. "I have an idea that I would like to run by you."

"What is it?" Misty asked as she brushed her hair. The length of her hair was surprisingly long, reaching down past her shoulders once she released her ponytail and let it fall freely.

"I thought it would be great if we could set up a joint live stream with you and Lucas. You can appear on our channel and invite your followers to join in the fun. It would be a great opportunity to introduce yourself to Lucas' fans now that you are on the road with us."

"I think that'd be cool," Lucas said with a smile. "It may bring some additional followers to both our channels. I don't know how many followers you have, but I'm sure it will benefit you to participate."

"Not as many as I used to have," Misty smirked, seemingly unbothered by that fact. "Unfortunately, I still get some fans of my sisters coming into my live streams and spewing vitriol at me, so you'll need to keep an eye out for that."

"What did you do that upset them so much?" Faith asked, exasperated by the situation. "It's like you committed murder or something."

"My sisters treat me like a baby," Misty said. "They think that they need to decide everything for me, and I got sick of their overbearing nature, so I left. As for her fans, I imagine that it's only a minority who are actually causing me grief since they have more than a million followers, after all."

After eating breakfast, they packed up their tents and hit the road once more. Lucas was once again leading from the front, accompanied by Dante, who was right beside him. There was still a bit of a chill in the air this early morning. However, the sky was clear, indicating another beautiful day awaited them.

Jason watched the Pokemon channel, looking for any news about their intended route. He seemed to be at ease sitting in the saddle, holding the phone while still maintaining proper balance. In contrast, the girls clung to Shelly's saddle hand grips as tightly as they could for fear that they would be thrown off Shelly's back.

It was almost as if Lucas was running on autopilot as he jogged down the road, keeping an eye out for any wild Pokemon that might appear. There was plenty of time for him to make plans for the coming days. During this period, he would be extremely busy as he needed to set in motion a number of things.

First of all, he needed to register his company. As far as the Kanto region was concerned, it was a quick and easy process. It would only take a day to complete everything online. Initially, he would name himself the director, but that would only be a short-term situation. Eventually, he would hire one or two directors to run the company. Otherwise, he would be overwhelmed by the number of responsibilities he had to handle, which would leave him with no time for his trainer career.

The next step for him was to find a manager who would be able to handle all the different aspects of his life. A person with a wide range of skills and a lot of experience would be ideal. With that one, he probably needed the help of his parents. The hope was that there would be one such manager in Viridian City or a nearby area who could start as soon as possible.

Moreover, he would need the help of his parents in order to conduct a background check on the Fanclub. As he didn't get any strange vibes from them, he was not concerned that there would be any issues; however, he did need to be cautious. He should perhaps hire someone to do background checks for him instead of constantly pestering his parents about it. It would be necessary if he took on a lot more employees in the future.

Considering he wanted to continue creating music, it might be a smart idea for him to get an agent. If he were lucky, the manager would have experience in this area, so they could also take care of this matter.

They arrived at the intersection a few hours later. In a shaded area nearby, they set up equipment for their live stream while Faith cooked lunch. Because they would be featured on the stream, Misty summoned her Pokemon again.

Following lunch, Jason stood behind his camera while Faith used Lucas' laptop to moderate the chat. She was prepared to be ruthless in banning people if they acted up in chat. Faith didn't want the livestream to get heated.

Lucas and Misty perched themselves on a boulder with their Pokemon arranged in front of them. They waited until Jason started counting down before they focused on the camera. As Jason had posted the announcement earlier this morning, they expected a large crowd to be waiting for them when the stream started.

"Hello, ladies and gentlemen. It is me again, streaming live from a location south of Viridian City. Today I have a special guest with me. I am sure that she doesn't require any introduction, but I'm happy to introduce her to you. Please welcome Misty Waterflower, from Cerulean City."

"Hello, everyone. To those of you who are my followers, thanks for joining the stream today. To all of you who aren't familiar with me, I am an aspiring water-type master. I will be challenging the Junior League next year, the same as Lucas here."

"I bet you will remember Misty from the awesome battle we had in the Terracotta tournament. She is certainly no slouch when it comes to her trainer skills. Misty, would you mind introducing your Pokemon?"

"Sure," Misty added, pointing to each of them as she introduced them. "This is Kabutops, who I've named Bumi. Next to him is Seel, who I've called Hama. To the right of her is Staryu, who is known as Katara. Finally, we have Psyduck, and his name is Sokka."

"Psy," Sokka tilted his head in confusion while the other three waved for the camera.

"That's a lot of cool names you've got there. Since the chat is exploding, can you send me a few comments, Faith?"

Lucas looked down at his phone as the first one was highlighted.

Angsty_Aang: Dude, I saw your battle at the tournament. It was epic!

“Thank you," Lucas patted Kabutops on the shoulder. "It was lucky that she didn’t pull out Bumi in our match, or else I wouldn’t have had time to come up with a plan to counter her.”

Misty groaned and lamented, "I had a very difficult route to reach the finals. In fact, Nathan and Ben, some of the most talented trainers there, were my opponents. But I am not complaining. That's just the way things work sometimes."

Lucas grinned, "That's for sure. I'm not going to complain about the easy route I took to reach the finals."

His eyes widened in surprise as he read the next comment. Is Faith trying to cause him a heart attack?

HaremKing_Jin: Is it true that Misty is your second girlfriend, and you are building a harem?"

"Sorry to disappoint you, but Misty is not part of my harem. And I am not building a harem."

"What?" Misty yelled, her temper showing. "Faith, send one more comment like that, and I'll smack you."

Faith giggled in response to the threat, not taking it seriously at all. The girl had a strange sense of humour, that's for sure.

"Moving on," Lucas coughed.

AllyaboutMusic: Are you planning on creating any new songs? You have a lovely voice.

"Thanks for the compliment. Currently, I am focusing on the Junior League, so I'm not sure when the next song will be released. It might be time to break out the guitar again and get back to creating."

FairyQueen: What type of Pokemon are you planning to have as your next team member? Will you be adding the two Pokemon from the fossils to your team?

"I will only choose one of them as a teammate. While I thought I had decided in advance, I have to admit that both fossils are very tempting, as the Pokemon they turn into are both powerful. It might take some time to revive the Pokemon, so my next team member will be one I catch. I am leaning towards a Scyther, but they are rare."

They continued to stream for another hour, just chatting and answering questions from viewers. She answered a few questions from her fans, and all of them had a positive tone to them. During the stream, Faith was busy attempting to ban all the bad actors who showed up in chat and spammed vitriol. Since there were over three hundred and fifty thousand viewers, it was impossible to catch all of them. It just highlighted the fact that he needs some more moderators to help him out.

Prior to leaving, they looked at the map again in order to confirm their destination for the day. Viridian City was located directly north of where they were, and they only had to follow the main road in order to get there. The distance was too far for them to be able to get there in the five hours of daylight that they had left. As a result, they would have to find a place to camp. There was nothing between here and Viridian City that could provide them with a place to sleep.

"Can we walk along the river?" Misty traced her finger along the map, showing where a river runs parallel to the road on the western side of the main road. It was as if the river originated out in the middle of nowhere, located only a few kilometres from this place. In reality, the river sank beneath the earth's surface. The water was probably flowing somewhere beneath their feet at this moment. "I have been thinking about catching another water Pokemon."

"Aren't you already at your limit of Pokemon?" Jason asked dubiously.

"It doesn't matter," Misty said, taking a Neutral Ball out of her pocket. "I have an arrangement with the service that looks after my Pokemon. Any wild Pokemon that I catch, they will hold onto them until they can become a part of my team."

"That's cheating," Jason argued.

"How so?" Misty asked with a confused expression. "It's not like they are getting any training. They would be the same as if I had just caught them. I"m not gonna wait until I meet the requirements to bond with another Pokemon if I see something I like."

"Everybody does it. It's not illegal as long as you take care of the Pokemon," Lucas said before turning to Jason. "Check out the channel to see if there are any alerts on the proposed route."

Jason checked the Pokemon channel, but there was nothing out of the ordinary along the route.

"Let's get moving," Faith said, already sitting in her saddle. When the Pokemon climbed onto the trailer, Lucas called Duke back down.

"It's your turn to get some exercise, Duke. It will help you master water manipulation if you travel at pace."

'Fiend.' Duke huffed, but followed him to the front, ignoring the jeers from the other Pokemon.

'You know if you lose some of the attitude, they will treat you better.'

'I shall be nicer to my subjects in the future.' Duke commented.

Lucas rolled his eyes. That whole pretence of being royalty is the real problem. His mother must have coddled him too much.

As they moved north, they continued to follow the dirt path that was located beneath the main road. They were making steady progress, and Duke kept up with his pace. However, his aura was steadily declining, so he wasn't going to be able to last very long.

Because the surrounding area was a Yellow Zone, the wild Pokemon were not at a high level, so they kept a distance from the team as they passed. Lucas spotted several Berry trees, so he deviated off the path and picked some Cheri, Pecha, and Oran berries. Generally, most of them were given to Faith so she could use them in her alchemy. However, some Cheri Berries were given to his team so they could carry them around in their Pokemon pouches. He couldn't use held items in official matches because of his trainer level, but he could employ them in wild encounters.

The occasional vehicle passed them on the road above them. Lucas spotted a few Ranger vehicles on the road, and it brought to mind the Rangers from the Pokemon Camp. He wondered how they were doing. Is Ranger Armstrong still torturing her subordinates?

'I'm tired.' Duke complained. He certainly gave it his all, but he was now low on aura.

Lucas picked him up and carried him to the trailer. 'You did well. A few more exercises like that, and you will master water manipulation in no time.'

The Pokemon with electronic devices were currently absorbed in one of the stories as they sat on the trailer. Those who did not have one looked over their shoulders and read with them. Lucas reminded himself to get some more when he got to Viridian City for the new team members.

Duke was left out as he still needed to learn how to read.

"Imara, it's your turn for some exercise. Dante, I want you to continue teaching Duke how to read," Lucas instructed.

'Do I have to?' Dante asked, looking up from the screen.

"I'm sorry, but aren't you the team leader? Isn't it their responsibility to look after the welfare of their teammates? Or do you want me to give the role to Imara?"

'Yes!' Imara growled with excitement.

'Fine.' Dante huffed before making room for Duke to sit beside him. His teammate was too tired to make any snarky comments, and he listened intently as Dante began to teach him.

The team had to veer off the path they were on to reach the river. This meant they had to travel through a grove of trees directly in their way. While they could easily manoeuvre their way around it, they decided not to as it would take longer. There was a trail that you could take through the trees that led to the other side.

"Man, this is kind of creepy," Misty shivered, looking around with an anxious expression.

The trail was barely wide enough to fit Shelly's huge mass. As they were hemmed in by trees on both sides, they decided to slow down. It was easier for them to get ambushed if they moved too quickly. The trio riding Shelly hopped off and decided to stretch their legs and walk the trail.

"Why are you scared?" Faith asked with bewilderment. "Are you afraid of the...trees?"

"No, but I bet there are a lot of bug-type Pokemon hanging around," Misty said. "Honestly, I don't like the creepy little buggers."

"Seems like a strange phobia. Ghost-type Pokemon are far creepier," Jason replied in a horrified tone.

"That is why it's a phobia. It doesn't have to make sense," Misty retorted.

Lucas continued to scan the surroundings, noticing a few Spearows perched in trees above them. It was strange, as he didn't see any other species of Pokemon in the vicinity. Something about the situation made him uneasy. As he tried to recall something from memory, it eluded him, and he had to give up in frustration.

A few minutes later, Lucas abruptly stopped when he sensed malicious intent aimed at him. He looked around wildly and spotted a huge aura perched atop a tree in the distance. Lucas enhanced his eyesight and saw a massive Fearow staring at him.

There was no mistaking its expression. Its narrow eyes stared at him in a way that made him feel like it was preparing to devour him right then and there. With a wingspan of about two metres for each wing and a height of about one and a half metres, it was a massive Pokemon.

Lucas didn't need to examine Fearow to know that this Pokemon was at a high level. He suddenly remembered the anime's first episode, where a similar event had occurred. However, if they didn't escape, it could end tragically.

"Everyone, get back on to Shelly now," Lucas ordered urgently.

"What's going on?" Faith asked anxiously, only to be answered immediately when Fearow uttered a loud caw.

"Shit," Jason scrambled onto Shelly, followed by the girls.

Lucas' aura sight was suddenly bombarded with a series of smaller auras. There must have been dozens of Spearows that answered Fearow's call.

'Imara, climb onto my back. Take down any Spearow that tries to attack me.'

Imara followed his command and awkwardly held onto his neck, with her feet braced on his backpack. They began sprinting through the forest. Lucas barked instructions at his teammates. "Faith, raise your shield to protect everyone. Jason, declare an emergency to the Rangers and tell them that we have a rogue Fearow chasing us. That Pokemon can fly all day, and they are not known to give up on their prey."

'If the Spearows get through the shield, attack with impunity.' Lucas told his partners.

Lucas utilised Dash and sped up his pace to the point where he was flying down the trail at about twenty-five kilometres an hour. Because of Shelly's large frame and the weight of the trailer she was hauling, she was already pushing her top speed, so he dared not run any faster.

He couldn't keep up the pace for long, as he would run out of aura quickly. Besides, their speed made no difference, as they were easily followed.

The first of the Spearows arrived and dive-bombed Shelly, only to be halted by the aura shield that Faith had raised. She was very proficient by now, having spent considerable time practising it. However, she couldn't hold out for long.

The Fearow stayed at the back of the flock of Spearows, content to watch as they struggled to escape. However, it would soon tire of watching, and they would be in real trouble. A few Spearow attacked Lucas at the front, but Imara turned her head and fired a series of Embers at them, causing them to swerve to avoid the attack.

The Spearows were level five on average, so they were probably native to this area. The Fearow was the interloper and must have gathered all these Spearows together under its leadership.

They broke through the trees and onto the grassy plain. There was a slight rise ahead of them and the river beyond it. Lucas suddenly had a reckless idea. Was the river a viable option? Not to enter but to attract the attention of a certain Pokemon. If it was similar to the anime, then there is the chance that a very angry and territorial Pokemon would make its appearance.

"Make for the river. I have a plan," Lucas shouted.

They altered their course slightly, so they would pass by the slight rise and travel along the wide-flowing river. Fearow had had enough of watching his minions being ineffective and decided to take action at that moment.

"Lucas," Faith shouted desperately as the huge Pokemon plunged into a dive. There was no way Faith could shield them from Fearow's attack. They would be killed instantly.

"Shelly," Lucas called urgently.

Shelly turned her head. Rock-type energy appeared around her as she summoned five large cannonball-sized rocks and launched them straight at the descending Fearow. The Pokemon cawed angrily as it swerved to avoid the attack, slowing it down momentarily.

As soon as they reached the river, they started following it. Lucas looked back in time just in time to see the Fearow rear back as flying-type energy gathered on its wings.

"Giro!"

Lucas watched, astonished, as the robot appeared and rammed into Fearow's head just as it was about to launch its attack. Fearow screeched as its head was knocked to the side. It didn't do any damage, but it startled the Pokemon enough that it could not complete the attack.

As Giro disappeared again, Fearow looked around for its assailant. When it could not locate it again, it became enraged and red energy erupted from its body. Suddenly, Fearow dived, aiming for Shelly again.

"Dammit," Lucas said, feeling helpless. Then he heard a roar, and he turned his head and looked to the river as a Gyarados erupted from the water, the enormous Pokemon looking even more intimidating than Fearow. It fired an enormous water jet from its mouth, shooting straight at the descending Fearow. Since the Pokemon was so enraged and focused on its prey, it did not see the attack coming. Fearow was hit directly, causing it to lose its flight and crash to the ground.

"Wow," Misty shouted.

"Keep moving," Lucas called. "We don't want it to turn its attention to us."

Truth be told, it was a huge gamble. What if the Gyarados hadn't been there? Even if it did appear, there was every possibility that Shelly would be attacked first. It is fortunate that it saw Fearow as the bigger threat and decided to attack it instead of them.

Lucas cancelled his Dash skill and slowed down. They kept moving for another kilometre, heading away from the river before they stopped. Lucas collapsed to the ground, and Imara jumped off his back.

"That was exciting," Lucas said lamely.

So what do you think? A bit of a twist on the anime at the end. That was my first time writing a mature scene, and it took me ages. They won't appear too often, but I thought I should put a bit of effort into it since it was their first time together,

Thanks for reading.