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It is Time

The plans had ceased, the time was set, the answer, was now. Although the reasons I had once explained to Syne now meant nothing to me, I realised that what I was doing wasn't for what I once had, but for whom I now live for. I may've not always said the right words, but everything that I had thought about now lead me to one answer.

To bear an egg for the one I call to love.

The choice was mutual, it was from both of us. But in the end what matters is how we feel for each other. And that was the meaning of it all.

Several days had passed since we had last mentioned any talk of our plans. But tonight was when we decided would be the best time. Taine had left with Rathe and Kurath for Sunnyshore city yesterday, and wasn't due to return until tomorrow. Which meant there were the least amount of people within our house. Saria still hadn't heard anything from me, but if Syne had said anything I didn't know. The only time when she asked to be told was after we'd mated together, so nothing should've been said to her.

The day had just begun, and already I was anxious for the night, but, like every day I couldn't change the passage of time. I had to wait like every other pokémon in the world for each hour to pass naturally, but somehow I felt that today would take an age to be over. I just didn't feel that everything was as it should've.

"Every day I wake up to see you sitting there Luyo." I heard Saria's voice behind me. I was surprised that Syne hadn't found his way out here at sunup like he always did. I heard her take a slight breath in, as if wanting to continue the, now daily, morning conversation we had started back four days ago. It was never on anything important. Yesterday she told me about how it was colder than other days. "I'm sorry for asking, but you and Syne haven't... done anything yet, have you?"

I had a slight laugh to myself over how predictable Saria was. I knew that over the past few days that is what she wanted to ask me. I turned around from the window and faced Saria. As I promised last week, I would've told you when it happened. She immediately changed her expression to one of apology.

"I'm sorry for asking, it-"

But sometimes promises are allowed to be broken. I interrupted her abruptly as I watched her expression turn worse than before.

"No, I didn't mean it like that Luyo."

And I didn't mean what I said how you are taking it either. Again, her facial expression changed to one of thought. Both Syne and myself have made our plans on when it will happen. I watched her eyes light up slightly at my words, almost as if she wished to have a baby Absol running around the house. And the time, is tonight.

"Really? Tonight? So soon?" She turned away for a second, unsure on how to continue. Before taking a step back towards me and kneeling down to my level just before my eyes. "Is there anything you want me to do at all? I- I mean, not wanting to get in the way at all-"

I'm not sure. I don't know. I would like to think that everyone would be asleep when it happens. Otherwise, I can't ask anything of you.

"Alright. Well, there isn't much else I can do for you then." Saria made it to her feet once more and turned away to return to our room. "I won't say a word. It's all up to you and Syne."

Thank you for keeping your promise.

"Thank you for breaking yours."

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The day wore on much slower than I had first thought. It was as if each second took ten to be completed. I had felt a year older when it was only midday that had come around. Promptly followed by a bowl of food that was placed before Syne and myself, Saria giving us both a warm smile as she walked off with Zica and Kein's meals.

"I heard Saria talking to you this morning." Syne spoke quietly to me. "Are you sure it was a good idea to tell her today?"

"There is no harm that can come from it Syne. I believe Saria can be trusted, furthermore, I don't think she would tell Taine or Liun until it was almost obvious that we had mated."

Syne looked at me with some concern. "I suppose you're right. I don't think Saria wants to give us any reason not to continue."

"And if you ask me, I think she would be overjoyed to see more than one."

Syne immediately stepped away from me. "What?"

I laughed to myself softly at Syne's much expected over-reaction. "I'm not saying right away Syne. But, in the future, I believe we will go through this all again."

He seemed to calm down a little after what I said. "I know you're right, but we still have today to finish."

I leant forward and started eating. I know. I just wish today would hurry up. It feels like I've lived for a year just this-morning.

"I know, that's one reason I tried to sleep in this morning. Time always goes faster when you don't notice it. But because I am looking forward to tonight, it was hard to forget the day."

I swallowed the mouthful I had, taking a deep breath in the process. "I don't know if I'm looking forward to it, but this is something I want. Something we both want. And I am willing to give anything to get there."

"And that's exactly why I love you Luyo. You will give everything just to see a dream come true. Even if it sometimes giving everything you have."

"There are some moments when I'm not sure on what to do. But they've been gone since I started listening to you."

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I spent the rest of the afternoon as I had spent the morning. Overlooking the scenery beside Syne inside the main-room. We had watched the sun set beyond the horizon, and as the warmth left our home, I decided it best to move to the centre circle and lay amongst the cushions which lined the dome-shaped floor.

Syne quickly followed and lay by my side, sighing heavily if only for no apparent reason. Although the day had only just turned to night, we found ourselves alone, with only one thought to contemplate. My thoughts were of when. When the next part of my future would be determined. I had talked more with Saria throughout the day, and it turned out that she had done a little research into what the next few weeks would entail. The average time for an Absol, after mating, to lay an egg was about three weeks. Or so that's what she told me. So after tonight I would have to stop my morning routine of agility training for the minimum period of three weeks. After that, I could return to my normal routine, at least until my egg hatched.

"I guess we have the rest of the night to ourselves." Syne whispered quietly.

"It seems that way."

"When do you want to-... How are we goi-..." Syne found trouble choosing his words, which I found thoroughly amusing.

"Syne, calm down. Just tell me when you're ready."

I heard him take another deep breath, and nuzzled against me. "Alright. For you."

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(Insert yiff scene here [although not likely])

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The weeks had passed, and I hadn't done anything. At all. Several days after I had mated with Syne I felt sluggish. I didn't wake myself up in the morning, I ate much more than I normally would, Even lately I found it difficult to move around the room at any decent rate. But, it was the sacrifice I had to make if I wanted this.

What surprised me was that for several days after Syne and I had mated I didn't feel any different than before. Granted I felt much closer to Syne but I had followed my usual routine, I didn't feel as if what we did had actually worked, so I started planning again. Until one morning I couldn't find the energy to move, and felt weighed down by something unknown.

That was when I knew everything was going to be perfect in the end. That my life had found its purpose. But for the moment, I couldn't have thought so wrong.

It was just after dawn on a day that was well after two weeks from the night when our decision was made. Over the past couple of mornings when I woke up Saria would be laying on her bed reading something, and would say the words 'it's not long now Luyo.'. Today, however, was different. I lifted my head and glanced around the room, finding Syne against my side, as usual, and Saria missing from her bed. I had found it strange in that moment, but it wasn't something I had the will, or energy, to figure out. Today felt much different from any other day. I almost didn't have the energy to move at all.

"How are you feeling?" Syne said quietly towards me. I grunted quietly in response, trying to force myself into a standing position. "Easy Luyo. You don't have to do anything for the next couple of days."

I paused in my efforts, only managing to get both of my hind legs underneath me. "I haven't had to do anything since I got here. It was all by choice. And I choose not to spend all day lying here doing nothing." I pressed down onto the cushion and eventually managed to find my feet. Syne immediately stood up and walked slowly beside me, trying to assist in any way he could. It may have taken three times my normal time to reach the main-room, but I wasn't going to spend an entire day on my cushion without being injured.

I would've walked myself over to my usual spot by the window, but today, something didn't feel right. It had been the worst day in terms of what energy I had to spare, I never knew that carrying an egg would take so much of my energy.

Slowly lowering myself to the ground, I lay down in the depressed circle centered in the room. It was still fairly dark, but the others normally awakened around this time. I immediately prepared myself for the standard questions of the morning. 'How are you feeling?' 'Do you know when it'll come' 'Do you want anything?' and the far more common 'Can I feel it?'. I was tired of it. If given the choice, I'd just lay the thing and be done with it. But, that wasn't something I was capable of, not in this state anyway.

Saria appeared from around the corner carrying an over-filled bowl of food which, as usual, I was eagerly awaiting. Saria had figured out that I was eating up to three times more than I normally did, which I could understand why I was eating so much, just not how it was possible.

"Wow, Luyo... You've grown again." Her simple way of saying that the egg was larger than yesterday changed often. "Surely it can't be long now." Followed by her usual morning line.

I just can't wait until this thing is out already. I'm tired of being poked, prodded, questioned and ignored. She placed the food within my reach to avoid making my stand up again. Which I was both thankful, and resentful for. Thankful since it was such an effort to get up, and resentful because I hated being served like I was helpless. I want to go back to my normal life again. I almost wish I never said I wanted this.

"You'll be fine Luyo. You've come this far. From the size of the egg I'd say two more days at most from what I've read. And even if you do manage two more days then it would be right on time."

Good, I'd hate for this to be late to arrive. Carrying it this long is a pain.

"I'm sure laying it will feel worse."

I took another mouthful of the food, quickly devouring it without another thought. It can't feel any worse than the pain from a battle. I heard a door click and swing open from behind my head.

"Good morning Rathe." I heard Saria say.

"It looks like a fine day, thank you." She replied towards Saria, knowing that she wouldn't understand a word of it. "How are you feeling Luyo?"

I knew I would be the next centre of attention. Swallowing the small amount of food I did have left. "The same as every-day. Only a little bit worse."

She almost looked concerned from my response. "Is there anything I can do?"

"I think Luyo just wants a little more time to rest." Syne answered for me, feeling my obvious frustration, as he'd heard every question that was directed towards me, and knew how I felt. But I knew I would have to go through it at least once more this-morning. So I remained passive.

"Alright. I can't wait to have a baby Absol running around here." Rathe then headed back into the room as if looking for something to do. Or at least to wake Kurath up for the morning.

"Are you finished Luyo?" Saria asked me looking at the near-empty bowl.

Yes, I am. I almost can't believe how much I've eaten over the past few days.

She laughed slightly at my response. "That's ok Luyo. I know exactly how much, I even had to go shopping early this week to get more." She continued her light-hearted laughter throughout the semi-insult. "But this isn't your fault. Don't worry." She reached out to stroke my side, I felt her hand make contact with my fur, only to feel a sharp pain stab against me.

I cringed quickly. "What was that for?" I growled towards her. Why did you jab me?

Saria jumped back faster than I'd reacted to her poking me. "I didn't Luyo. I only stroked your side."

Oh, great. Now I'm feeling things. I know you wouldn't do it on purpose Saria. I guess I- I felt another sharp jab against my side, causing me to yelp out quietly.

Saria immediately put down the bowl of food and pressed her hand against my side, once again, I felt her touch, it was soft. I knew she wouldn't try to harm me. "At least the timing was right. Syne, wake up the others."

Timing was right? For what? Syne got up to his feet and walked into the other's rooms, following Saria's order.

"It's coming Luyo. You wanted it out of you, so soon it will be."

I couldn't have had a better moment. At least until before the next 'illusionary stab' approached.

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