Here is Shikaros pic and the next chapter! Now things change a bit for Sparks and Cocoa.

Art by Shikaro http://www.furaffinity.net/user/shikaro

Sparks was starting to feel his heart race again as Cocoa leaned against her own paw confidently. “ I know we may not have much time together left, but none the less, would you like to be my mate Sparks?” The forwardness of the question caused Sparks to panic a little inside in his own mind. He wanted so badly to just answer yes but how could he just say that? Her absolute beauty and size, his arousal, the fact he was just a goofy Pikachu just staring at her whilst she waited for a real answer whilst he blushed like a dumb teenager who’s just been asked to a dance by the prom queen, how can he ever live up to being her proper mate?. “I…of course I do but i…” . Sparks replied whilst looking increasingly out of his depth just sitting next to her like a naughty child that lies had been ratted out by a all-knowing headmistress.

Cocoa lowered her eye lids slightly knowing Sparks wanted her in every manner of the meaning and that he was just a nervous inexperienced Pikachu. “ But…You think a raichu having a Pikachu for a mate is wrong?” asked Cocoa almost in a sarcastic manner as if she didn’t believe in the validity of the question at all. “ No! of course not, I’d be honoured to be the Mate of such a Beautiful and kind Raichu likie you but..how could I ever live up to that title of mate? I’m just a tiny run of the mill Pikachu…and..” Sparks finished his reply early and looked down in the ground in a kind of shame. “ I’ve never had a mate before. ..Plus at my size.. you know…how could I ever hope to satisfy you at least like another Raichu could?” Sparks meekly asked of the Huge expectant Raichu before him.

Cocoa just smiled reassuringly back at Sparks as if she expected this response. “ Oh Sparks, I don’t want you to be my mate for your size in any area, if you’re worried about mating , don’t be. We don’t even have to mate at all…. or we could take things slowly…we can do things anyway you like, I Want you to be my mate for a greater reason than those. You’re an honest, kind, brave, fearless and handsome Pikachu that likes me in every way for who I am…your cute to boot. I’d love to have you as my mate for those reasons alone…”. Cocoa explains with delicate comforting speech. “…You really think I’m handsome….cute?” Sparks asked not used to such complements. “ Of course, You think us female electric Pokémon don’t notice sexy Pikachus such as yourself?”. Cocoa told back with seductive gusto. Sparks never thought he’d ever be described as cute and handsome by a female Raichu let alone a Pikachu considering how celibate his attitude to life had been up this point, let alone sexy! It gave him a sudden rush of complimentary pleasure but also he blushed a little more out of embarrassment, he wasn’t used to this at all.

“You really are a special catch Sparks, sexy, cute and modest too..” Cocoa said enticingly as she started stroking Sparks’s face gently with the end of one of her paw digits. “ On my end, it’s a no brainer to want you as my mate, so how do you feel about it my Gallant Pikachu?” said Cocoa in a confident tone. *gulp* “ T-take things slowly? I’d like that…my answers Yes Cocoa! No doubt it yes!” shouted Sparks as if he’d been given the keys to the holy kingdom. Sparks stood up in excitement as he was sure now of his commitment, the pressure of expectancy of his body lifted slightly by Cocoas words was a real boost for him. Cocoa sat up , pleased at his expected answer. ( She knew he has major attraction to her from his orange Sparking.) She held out her arms for Sparks to embrace her. “ Come on Sparks, kiss me..” . cocoa closed her eyes and outstretched her paws in the hope Sparks would embrace her. “ Wait..Cocoa..i know this will sound stupid but. Shouldn’t we do the Dooskerooka before we kiss?” Asked Sparks in a retreating tone.
* the Dooskerooka is a small ritual involving a vow, a pose and a kiss to affirm the legitimacy of a mate ship between two electric mouse Pokémon, usually between two Pikachu’s but sometimes its used in interbreeds.* .

“ Oh Sparks..you really are a gentlemen aren’t you? Said cocoa as she opened her eyes and looked on lovingly at the commitment and innocence Sparks obviously held . Her only other mate had never even mentioned the Dooskerooka. “ I know it sounds dumb. But one the things I always promised my mother was that when I found a mate...I’d always do the right thing..” Sparks said in a nervous yet honest voice. “ Well…id love to see you do the Dooskerooka to a Raichu like me, OK lets do it!”. Cocoa stoop up and put her paws out directly in front her as was traditional for the ritual, she found it quite amusing at how the insistent Pikachu was going to get around the fact he was no way tall enough to perform the ritual traditionally.

“Hmm” Sparks observed the situation and felt it would be silly to try and stand on his back paws to try and reach Cocoa’s paws. Then like a bolt of lightning he got an idea upon noticing the toy basket. “Stay there a second” Said Sparks as he quickly ran over to the basket and dragged it just next to cocoa and stood upon it. Sparks now in a much more equal position height wise, held Cocoas paws and started to recite the ritual.

“On behalf of the electric mouse Pokémon code of honour, I Sparks swear my loyalty and commitment to you if you would do me the honour of consenting to being my mate.” Recited Sparks with precise tone. “ I do” replied Cocoa. Cocoa lifted one back paw backwards and closed her eyes as the two electric Pokémon met their lips with a sweet and indulgent kiss on the lips. * The one leg stand represents the deliberate lack of balance being a sign the female is reliant in being in the stable paws of the male.*. after 2 sweet seconds of a highly anticipated yet respectable kiss, the two entwined Chus break off and stare at each other in a look of harmonious bliss. Inside themselves they both know they’ve wanted to do this for a long time.

Sparks’s dream like expression changes to a more anxious look as he quickly realises to finish the Dooskerooka the male is supposed to softly fall to the floor and protectingly embrace the female in a hug to symbolise protection and recite the final line, but he it was dawning on him that even if the basket he was standing on wasn’t an awkward obstacle, how exactly was this going to work with cocoa’s size? “ um..so now I guess I..” Sparks was about to attempt to try and pull her slightly sidewise in a vain attempt to show he was capable of pulling off this tradition but Cocoa had a more practical solution in mind. “ I think I have a better idea” Cocoa said confidently as she winked back at Sparks. The Pikachu gave a slightly shock look of befuddlement back as Cocoa grabbed firmly to his paws and slowly flopped backwards onto the ground and carried sparks along with her, with him landing softly into her chest still clutching her paws tightly. “and come what may, I will always be here to protect you, no matter what” Cocoa said lovingly a she clutched the slightly shocked Pikachu against her cheek in an endearing motion. “ Uhh Cocoa…isn’t that supposed to be my line?” Sparks nervously spouted out as he blushed at the full awareness he was now fully pressed against cocoas upper body and fully reliant on her embracing paws to stop him slipping off her frame on to the grass. …(fully reliant on her)…Sparks just realised the significance of the final line of the ceremony, only this time it was clear that physically and mentally Cocoa was the one who could only offer the support and protection this ceremony represented and he was the recipient of those ancient values. ( I’m…the one she would protect right? I’m far to weak compared to her to pretend otherwise…) Sparks thought quickly to himself internally. His Instinctive male pride made him feel awkward at first about it, maybe even a little hesitant. However, upon looking upwards towards Cocoas loving face and sparkling eyes whilst pressed against her ample chest he could only think one of one answer to that nasty thought. (screw it if im not the alpha partner! This is too fantastical to pass up!” and with that Sparks pounced upon Cocoas upper body and engaged in a passionate kiss that heavily involved both Pokémon’s tongues.

As Both Cocoa and Sparks closed their eyes and their tongues intertwined in an intense state of interaction, Sparks totally new to this experience was overwhelmed by the warm, wet and soft feeling of being so close to cocoa, not to mention how her much larger tongue seemed to dominate the flow of his tongues direction just as much as she would her body over his in a wrestling match. After a good few seconds the two of them broke off their contact and looked deeply and lovingly into each others eyes, both with a promise of happiness and optimism in their gaze. “ Well Sparks. There’s just one thing you forgot..” Said Cocoa softly. “ Huh?” Replied Sparks. Cocoa with one paw slid the Beach ball back into one paw and rolled Sparks off her body slowly as he softly landed on the ground as she stood up holding the Beach ball in both paws. “ You still don’t have the ball!” Cocoa jokingly proclaimed as She ran off whilst sticking her tongue out at Sparks playfully.

“ Hey no fair! I’ll get you for that!” Said the small Pikachu with a laugh as he bouncingly chased after her as the two Pokémon continued to frolic and play in the warm sunshine of the lakeside, only now as Mates rather than just friends.

To be Continued….