This part of Lash's story is a focus on the relationship he has with his loving sister, Scarlet. Really, they can't think of life without each other. Please enjoy~
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Part 3 of Lash’s time has come.


Last time, Lash confronted his mother, Inildera, about some important news! Lash has been given 2 hours to leave the kingdom and set off on his own journey, or he will be exiled, apparently.

Lash is seen in his quarters, which was right across from his dear young sister’s room, Scarlet, The red Snivy. Scarlet was rather disappointed to see Lash in his room from hers, and not back in her room, continuing their little play time. She hops up with a huff and starts off bound for Lash’s room, dragging along her adored Pinkitue. Approaching the azure Snivy’s room, she starts to scold.


Scarlet: BROTHER! Why aren’t you in my room!? Pinkitue is growing thirsty; you know she can’t have her tea without sugar! *She holds up her doll towards Lash, who still has his back turned towards her, digging through his things.*

Lash: O-oh. Hello, sister. I’m sorry; I kind of had to cancel tea time. Is that alright? *He had a sort of slow, droll tone to it. His eyes were halved, accompanied with a saddening frown.*

Scarlet: No, it is NOT alright! What’s more important than tea time, brother? What are you doing anyway? *She steps into his cluttered room and stands behind her brother, trying to look over his shoulder*

Lash: Please, Scarlet. I don’t want to talk about it. *He sniffles, plopping a backpack just full of stuff onto his back and turning to face his sister. His eyes on the brink of flowing tears, and hard-to-explain blush travelling across his muzzle*

Scarlet: Oh no, brother, you’re crying! Why are you sad, brother? Did--*She gasps, covering her mouth* Did someone of importance die?

Lash: *He froze at her gesture* Just…don’t, sister. Don’t. *He slowly walks past his younger sister, sniffling and speaking quietly to himself.* I-if only…Father was back, he’d know what to do…

Scarlet: *She slowly rotates her body towards the passing Lash. To her, it seemed he has just lost something excruciatingly dear, which in turn made her sad as well. She must attempt something to try and cheer up her devastatingly sad older sibling. She charges up and gives a great hug to Lash from the side, dodging the huge book bag* Please brother, be well. Seeing you like this makes me and Pinkitue so sad, it kind of hurts. *She sniffles, burying her head in the space between Lash’s backpack and his back*

Lash: *He gasped quietly to himself almost being knocked over from her surprising hug. Hearing her speak of how his feelings affected her to this degree made it all the more difficult to leave through his room door. He didn’t want his loving sister to feel alone while he was away. Fighting his tears for Scarlet, he turns and places his arms on her shoulders, staring her down* Listen, Scarlet. Don’t worry, kay? Mother just asked if I could do something REALLY important for her in the next grass village over. It’ll be a while before I come back, okay? I need you to be a BIG girl for your brother! Show me you have what it takes, huh?

Scarlet: *She just looks up at Lash with great eyes of flowing tears, sniffling and wiping her runny nose. She did however see how Lash has stopped showing signs of crying, so it really picked her up. It showed not long after, as she wiped her eyes, trying to calm herself down* A-Are you sure you’ll c-come back, brother? You won’t be gone too long, will you…?

Lash: *He was silent for a bit, keeping that serious gaze into his sister’s eyes* … I Promise you. I…won’t be gone too long. Promise me you’ll be good for me, okay? Grow big and strong for me! *He winks at her, giving an uplifting thumbs up*

Scarlet: *She gasps, smiling happily, returning a thumbs up of her own in return* I’ll be a Serperior when you get back, brother! Haha! BIIIG as a house!

Lash: *Lash knew that after he left the small village, he wouldn’t see his close sister for almost ever. Tossing this in the back of his mind, he stands up and gives a rub to Scarlet’s head* Good! And remember what I told you Scarlet? Say it loud and proud right now! C’mon!

Scarlet: *She giggles, hugging close dear Pinkitue before tossing a fist skyward* All is well in the land of Lash!

Lash: Perfect…just perfect, little sister. Remember to say that to mother when the day comes for you to rule. Don’t ask why, just do it, and everything will be fine. *He removes his hand from Scarlet’s head and turns for the exit. The moment his sister left his sight from the rotation, that withheld tear finally streamed down his velvety cheek. Closing his eyes, he leaves through the exit and down the hall towards the exit leading to the outside world.*