~Flashback

"Hey, look! It's the pest! The green cucumber is back again!"

Everyone laughed as the Scyther struggled to get through, but they wouldn't let him.

Suddenly, they pinned him to the wall. They started to punch him. The Scyther shouted as their fist collided with his mouth.

"Whatcha gonna do, cucumber? Whatcha gonna do?" They laughed harder as they kept beating him up.

"Hey!"

The bullies stopped. They turned at that voice, and immediately, their eyes filled with terror and nervousness.

"It's Flora..." They said as they stared at the Fomantis. "Get away from him, you fools!" Without hesitation, they all ran like they were on fire.

The Fomantis quickly approached the Scyther. "Are you alright?" She asked. The Scyther nodded shyly.

"Oh dear!" She cried. "Your mouth, it's bleeding. Let me help." She took out a leaf from her bag and placed it on his mouth. Instantly, the blood stopped.

"Thank you." The Scyther said quietly. "Thank you for saving me. I...I don't know why you bothered too, though." He looked down and kicked a rock.

"Are you kidding?!" The Fomantis yelled, much to his surprise. "Those idiots were hurting you! You're lucky they treat me like a princess, or you'd be-"

The Fomantis stopped, and stared at him. Her eyes twinkled. It kind of creeper the Scyther out, however.

"Um...are you alright?" The Scyther asked nervously. She kept staring, not moving her eyes one bit.

"Wow." She said slowly. "You're..."

Really cute.

Red faces were the next thing that happened. The Scyther and the Fomantis blushed madly and turned away.

"I-I'm sorry" She said, embarrassed. "...It's just...you're the first boy I've met who is a mantis like me..."

"I-It's fine." The Scyther said.

After a while, they turned back around and stared for a moment. Then, they giggled and held out their hands.

"Blade." The Scyther said.

"Flora." The Fomantis said.

From that moment on, a new bond would be formed. A new bond that, once lost, has been rediscovered once again.

~Flashback end

***

It was the day after the team arrived at Paradise Gate. Blade's face was STILL dried from tears. Happy tears.

After all these years, he found her again: Flora, once a polite Fomantis that has been treated like a princess, is now literally a princess. Princess of the Paradise, and Blade's best friend.

Blade was lying in his room. He was daydreaming, daydreaming about the reunion they had last night.

Blade was on his knees as he hugged her, his face absolutely drenched with salty tears. Flora was crying hysterically as she hugged him tight. He smiled as it came to his mind.

'It's her...' He thought happily. 'It's actually her...' He remembered what Flora had told him. The story about what happened when they were separated.

***

~Flashback

The Serperior led Flora through the kingdom. She looked around in awe. Rivers, forests, buildings, rock formations, everything that belongs in an artistic scene was right beyond the giant, grey gate.

"How do you like our kingdom?" Ivy, the Serperior asked? She peered down at the Fomantis, who looked around happily.

"It's... beautiful." Flora said, amazed "I haven't ever seen anything as wonderful as this before."

Suddenly, the Serperior stopped, and she stood still, a strict look on her face. She wasn't looking at Flora, which confused her.

"Are...are you alright, Miss Ivy?" She looked at her with a smile. "Do you like it here, so far?" Flora nodded and jumped with glee. She chuckled.

"Come on. Let me show you my palace." Ivy, the Queen of the Gate, said.

The palace was perched on top of a cliff. A waterfall came down from below it. It was surrounded by trees, flowers, and young Pokemon.

"My castle grounds are a playground." Ivy said, giggling. "Do you want to play?"

Flora eagerly nodded and rushed over to talk to the other Pokemon. Ivy watched from a distance, then called over a guard Bisharp.

"I think I've found the perfect one. Ready the preperations." Ivy whispered. "Yes, my queen." The Bisharp bowed and hurried into the castle.

Ivy slithered over to where Flora was playing. She looked to be having fun already, chatting with the others and making new friends.

"Flora?" She glanced behind her. Ivy took a deep breath.

"Do you want to...help me rule this place?"

~Flashback end

***

That's how it happened. That's how Flora became the princess.

Unfortunately, Ivy had died a few years before. She had been taking care of her like she was her own mother. Flora had missed her, but she was still shocked and extremely happy to see Blade again, at least.

Blade was now up, heading to the throne room, along with the rest of the Bloods. Dagger moved next to him as they moved.

"Did you two have a nice reunion?" He whispered. Blade nodded.

"I just...I can't believe it's her...It's actually her..." Blade was still speechless about her.

Dagger smirked. "At least I'm not the one who's talking about his LOVER." Blade blushed madly.

"At least I don't wear hats my lover gave me, unlike SOMEONE." This caused Dagger to back off, blushing harder than Blade, causing him to smirk.

Hercules appeared out of nowhere, nearly scaring both of them to death.

"Sorry." He apologized. "Just curious as to what you were talking about."

"Um...things." Blade said, trying to hide the fact that they were joking around.

They entered the throne room, half expecting there to be guards everywhere, but only the princess sat their, right on her diamond throne.

"Your highness." Hercules said, bowing. "I have come to tell you-".

Flora raised her hand. "I know what you need. An army against the Mystic Empire. I have millions. of warriors. I can spare a few ten thousands."

"Yes. We also have assistance from the Hive. King Dagger here has agreed to join his kingdom to the fight."

The Lurantis nodded. "Now, is there anything else you need?" Hercules shook his head. "No, your highness."

"Very well. You are dismissed. Oh, and Blade. Come over here for a second."

The others bowed and exited the room as Blade walked up to Flora, who got down from her chair.

She awkwardly rubbed her hand. "I guess this is one of those times you don't have anything to say, even though you want to."

Blade chuckled. "Only you can do that, your HIGHNESS." She playfully glared at him and punched him lightly in the shoulder.

"Jerk. I told you that you don't have to call me princess." She rolled her eyes. "Fine, fine." The Scizor suddenly sighed and looked down, and so did Flora.

They started at their hands, not saying a word. They looked up. Time seemed to slow.

They looked into each others eyes. Their faces were close. Closer. Even closer, until..

Their lips met. And they kissed.

***

>\\\\< Honestly, when I wrote that last part, I felt really weird. Kiss scenes always make me feel like that. So, Blade and Flora met up, shared their memories, and actually kissed. What will happen next? Will they attack the Mystic Empire? Find out on the next chapter! See ya! ^D