Greg nodded and grabbed a few napkins off the counter and started to whip up his mess, he asked "So, your an orph-" Greg was cut off by yelling in the hall "Should we stop them?"

Frank yelled back "SHE WANTS TO TALK TO SOMEBODY OUTSIDE OF THE TRIANGLE, SO LET HER, YOU WANT HER TO BE HAPPY, DON'T GO IN THERE, AN ALMIGHTY GOD SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE THAT!!!!" Frank glared at Dimitri his fist clenched

Bill looked at the door and thought So you are saying I should not try and stop this let this one play out? wondering about a fight How do you mean mockery? I am lost there.

Amanda grabbed some napkins and knelt, ignoring the noises from the hall, and began to help Greg. She knew what he had planned to say, but she didn't want to say anything more on the subject. She wiped the floor till it shined and stood. "I'm sorry. I should have put that on your shoulders. We should go see what they are fighting about." Amanda looked towards the hall. "Even though I don't want to."

Dimitri looked at the boy, and loosened his control on the anger and jealousy that had knotted in his gut. His fist caught Frank square in the jaw; Dimitri's knee hit him in the stomach. "Don't you dare tell me what to do." His fist met Frank's nose, as he pushed the boy against the wall. "Don't you dare tell Amanda how to feel." He wrapped his hands around Frank's throat and lifted him inches off the ground. "And don't you dare think you can understand what we feel."

Hai nodded. That is exactly what I'm saying. By mockery, I mean... Hai thought for a moment. I guess mockery was a bad choice of words. It's more that he is taking for granted something she's never had. If that makes sense to you.

Bill still looked confused Do you mean the whole father thing? he thought, glad that worked

Frank could not breath but did the one thing he knew would work he brought up his leg into Dimitri's groin, when he dropped ot the ground he spat out "I do nawt, predending to understawnd, gust usawin' youere woerds awgawnst yo' "

Greg grabbed Amanda's shoulder, "Wait, I know Frank, he will not want you involved in this it will make him feel worse, I know he feels bad about last night. Look past his frontal thoughts and look at his soul and you will see you should stay here." he said calmly

Hai said Exactly.

Dimitri groaned and rolled onto his back. "Cheap shot." He punched the gasping boy in the side - hard - and forced himself to stand. "Using my words against me? How so?" Dimitri swiftly kicked him in the ribs, twice, three times. "You wanted a fight, then stand up and fight me like a man."

Amanda looked at Greg with sorrow in her eyes . "I know. But they're still my responsibility. And this is still my fault." she started to walk towards the hall then stopped. "Why do men fight, Greg? It's a terrible way to solve problems. Then, I'm one to talk."

Frank stood up shackly, "Iaw, Waws tawking awbouwt the, whewn yo' towld me t' leawve hewr awlonwe awnd lewt hewr thiwnk." Said frank with glare blood pouring out of his nose "Awnd iewt waws thew ownly thiwng Iaw couwld hawve downe"

Bill nodded What happened Frank sounds weird he thought at Hai

Greg looked at Amanda "They fight because they don't know how to talk things out, this is how they talk" he smiled and gave her a small hug

Oh, Hai thought Dimitri's just beating the shit out of him. Nothing new if you ask me.

Amanda tilted her head on Greg's shoulder. "Is it my fault that they're like this Greg? Are they fighting because of me?"

Dimitri punch Frank's stomach and hit Frank's head against his knee. "I don't even have to be in my demi-form to do this. How sad. You're weak Frank. Amanda needs someone that can fight for her - with her - and win. Just as a normal person, I can still do this much damage to you. You don't deserve the right to be in Amanda's heart." He threw Frank's head against the wall, blinded by jealousy. "I'd rather have her not know my secrets, than have her probing my mind freely. Some people are open books. You'll have to learn how to shut up sometime."

"Oh, I see" said Bill aloud

Frank thought to Amanda I tried before he passed out.

Greg smiled, "I am not sure, Amanda"

Amanda jumped when Dimitri dragged Frank into the kitchen. "What did you do to him!" She knelt beside Frank and pushed the hair out of his blood stained face. "Why did you fight him Frank?" She felt the fever on his brow, and a tear feel from her eye. "Why?"

Hai jumped up and said Bill, we have to go to the kitchen. Frank passed out.

Bill stood up "Okay"

Greg, went over with a "rag here, Dimitri right? What happened?"

Dimitri looked at the man. "It was the only way to make him understand." He stepped over Frank and walked past Amanda towards the sink and began washing his hands and his face.

Amanda took the rag and began to gently wash Frank's face. Tears slide down her cheeks slowly. "You're such a fool." she whispered so only Frank could hear. "What did you think this would prove to me? That you like getting hurt?" she let out a pained laugh. "Wake up. Please. I need you."

Hai stopped in the middle of the hall. How well do you know Frank? Does he wear his heart on his sleeve?

"Understand what?" greg asked not moving from where he stood

Bill walked in and leaned over Frank "Is he okay?"

Frank steered and saw Amanda "Hey, sorry, I tried" he whispered

Amanda bent down and kissed Frank's cheek. "My knight in shining armor." she whispered in his ear, then laughed lightly. "Why did you do that? Why did you fight him?" She felt a knot form in her stomach as tears began to slowly drip down her face. She laughed again and harshly rubbed her cheeks. "Sorry."

Dimitri didn't turn towards Greg but said. "His heart. If he doesn't understand it himself, how can others?"

Frank smiled and said weakly, "For you Amanda, you wanted a third party and he was going to not let that happen"

Greg nodded "I see" he said

Bill thought to Hai, Is that true what Frank is saying?

Dimtri whipped his head around. "I never said that we weren't traveling with you. Isn't that enough? To travel and spend at least some time with her before -" he cut off at Amanda's glare. "Before" he recovered "We have to go to Sky Harbor."

Amanda laughed and told Frank "Don't mind what he says. He's just a crazy fool." Amanda brushed Frank's cheek, "Well, I guess we won't be leaving today. For awhile at least. You need to get better. I don't want you to try and climb the mountain like this." She motioned to the rest of his body and set her hand on his chest lightly. "I can only recover so much, but I think I can - " a weak light beam shone on Frank's chest. "Yes. You should be able to breath better, and maybe stand now."

Hai thought for a moment. I can't tell. I'm a computer, not a love guru.

But you can read minds i thought you were following thought Bill

Greg Looked over as Frank was standing up "Are you okay son?"

Frank limped wever step he winced cause of his ribs, "Awl' rigwht dawd, thawnk yo'" He hugged his father and there was as small whistling sound from his still broken nose, but the blood had stopped.

Amanda stood quickly and stepped towards Frank. "Sorry, I-I forgot." She pointed at his nose and concentrated, the same weak beam of light came out of her now shaking hand, her head throbbed. She smiled, then feeling something odd she touched her hand to her bleeding nose. She blinked her eyes a few times. "Well, tha-that's never happened before." Dimitri jolted across the room in time to catch Amanda before she hit the floor. He ran his finger down her cheek. Wake up. he pleaded softly and her eyes fluttered open. She groaned in pain. "I guess we can't go over the mountain today." she said weakly.

Hai jumped in alarm and ran to Amanda's side. This is bad Bill. She must have hemorrhage brought on by taking Frank's pain away. That's what she's been doing, you know. Taking his pain and inflicting it on herself. Dimitri's not going to be to happy about what he's done to her by hurting Frank.

Frank let go of his father "Amanda" he called running to her side he brushed the hair out of her face, "Are you okay, My dove?" he asked with out thinking.

Greg stared after Frank and looked at himself where did that come from? he thought

Bill looked at Hai how bad?

Amanda groaned again and gasped. “What did you call me?” she asked Frank laughing weakly then gasped again. “Did you have to hurt him so much Dimi?” she turned to the man who held her; he was crying. “Oh, Dimi” she whispered slowly reaching for his face. “Why are you crying?”
Dimitri swallowed hard. “I thought” he began “I thought I lost you again.” He closed his eyes and held her close; putting his head on top of hers. He could feel the skin of her legs under his hand; it was cold as ice. He sat there a few moments and forgot everything in the world except Amanda.
Hai looked as the to cursed humans as they held each other. It’s beautiful really. The two of them together. she sighed. She’s going to make it. She is a main character after all.
Amanda looked up - as far as she could - at Dimitri. He looked calm and at peace, so she knew he wasn’t. “Dimi, what’s wrong?” Dimitri lifted his head and looked at the beautiful girl in his arms. He was silent for a moment then thought, He loves you Manda-bear. His heart and soul pine for you as if they won’t be complete till you return the same feelings. I can’t - he looked at Frank, then back at Amanda. I can’t help but feel jealous of him, angry at him. And angry at myself for trying to stop something I didn’t understand. He looked at Frank again, then back and smiled. You both have my blessing, and protection.
“Dimwit.” Amanda said out loud, and laughed. “I’ll always love you; because you are you. There is nothing a pokémon soul can do to change that. That being said,” She looked at Frank, but still spoke to Dimitri. “I think I’ve hurt someone, someone that has been through too much hurt in his life. Someone that thinks he needs to fight to win the affection of someone who has loved him from the first glance.”

Frank blushed and looked away, "Um, Sorry I was not thinking just speaking and worried about you Amanda" Frank said and winced as he tried to stand up, "Damn, i broke a few ribs" he mutter as he fell to the ground.

Greg went over and helped Frank up "You okay Son?" he asked hugging him gently while Frank hugged back.

Bill looked at Hai This is like a huge ass story book then, what are we, do we even matter to the plot? he thought towards the pokémon

Hai threw her head back and laughed. You and me? Important to the plot? HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Maybe something will happen to you in 30 pages. But other than that. No, we don't help move the plot along at all.

Amanda stood with Dimitri's help and reached towards Frank. "I can fix that." Dimitri grabbed her hand and forced it back to her side. Then he wrapped a supportive arm around her waist. "I told you you had my blessing to do with him what you will. But I didn't mean I gave you my blessing so you could kill yourself." He looked at Frank. "Come here. She needs you."

30 pages what the hell, I hate being a minor character thought Bill sighing

Frank went over to Amanda, "NO you heal first i will be fine" he said taking her from Dimitri, "I am sorry to put you threw this, Amanda" He held her close no matter how much it hurt him he did not want to let her go.

Greg smiled, Good for you Frank, Now you are ready to become a real man. He looked at Dimitri, "you hungry?" he asked

Dimitri sighed and waved his hand - a buffet of breakfast items appeared on the table. "Don't worry," he looked at Frank and laughed a bit. "It's all eatable and drinkable." He felt the emptiness in his arms that Amanda hand filled and walked towards the table, looking at the ground.

Amanda set her hands on Frank's chest and set her head on his shoulder, then sighed. "It won't take long for me to heal. What about you Clyde?" she laughed at the nickname. She could smells his skin, and to her it smelled like heaven. She kissed a spot of exposed skin on his neck and felt the heat of desire.

Hai sighed too, then walked to sit at Dimitri's feet hoping to get something to eat. Only now to do is wait. I have a feeling there is going to be another emotional scene coming up. Hey Bill, I have a question. Did you ever like Frank?

Frank shuddered when Amanda kissed him then he smiled "Clyde?" he asked "I like that my little Apple" he kissed her on top of the head. He looked up at Dimitri, "I thought it was too hard for you to that?"

Greg looked around the table, "I was going to make something but this works, thanks." Greg looked at Frank "Frank!"

Bill sat down and thought No not really he is too close of a friend now and well, no never

Amanda was startled. "What?" she asked Greg fearfully, turning in Frank's arms to face the man. She looked back at the boy holding her. He looked alright - Better than alright she thought - and she didn't understand what had cause his father's outburst.

Dimitri shoved a spoonful of egg into his mouth. I almost had her. he thought to himself. Then he grabbed a cup of hot black coffee - Vile drink. - and downed it. "Hey Greg." he said out loud. "How about joining me for a cup?" He pulled out a small bottle of brandy and pour it into his newly filled mug.

Hai sighed. I know what you mean. How come minor characters never get anything good?

"sorry Dad" said Frank hugging Amanda close "Dimitri, I appologise for my rudeness"

Greg nodded, "Alcohol sounds good about now" and Greg poured some into his coffee

Bill looked down Well if you could get a human, male, body, I would date you he gave a small smile