Sunlight Blaze and his sister, Sunset Shimmer, had left Shallour and were heading in direction of the next arena situated at Courmaline City. The Gym Leader being a Grass type user, Sunlight knew that would be easy for him and couldn’t wait to obtain his fourth badge. But while they walk, Sunset is thinking about who she was going to use. She ask Sunlight if her Kirlia and Abra could train with his pokemons, which should help them evolving, but Sunlight refuse.

“I am sorry, Sunset, he said. I can’t allow you to use my pokemons to grind your...”

“And why?” she asked.

“Simply because that would count as a shortcut, he said. Some people have a term for that and that term is «Cheating»”

“Arrgh!!! You can be so bothering, sometimes!!” she said.

“I do that for your good, he said. The hard way is the only way someone can grow stronger.”

“You are one to talk, Sunlight, said Sunset. You never known the hard way, you had a so perfect life and childhood. I am the one who learned life the hard way.”

“So, why do you want to use the easy way, now?” asked her brother.

“Because i thought that would be nice to use another way, she answered. Have you rushed to got something in your whole life only once? I don’t think you have. But me, in order to have the attention of my adoptive parents, i had to beg them and got excellent grades!!”

“Hey, calm down, Sunset!! Said Sunlight. Obviously, you don’t know me if you said that my childhood was perfect and i don’t know anything of the real world. "

“Like what happened, she asked. You have one bad note and your parents punished you?”

“No, I sure have nice parents and got a lot of support from them, he said. But outside of my familial life, the rest of it sucked. At school, i was very smart, cute, popular and also, i was a favorite of Princess Celestia. But despite having these privileges on my side, i had no friend. They were all jealous of me in secret and some of them even rejected me. Then, i met you, you were like me, Popular and smart, but hated by almost everyone for that.”

“I will admit you were the light in that period of my life, she said. We were alone against everyone and i didn’t care, because i had you as my best friend.”

“Passing time with you was so great for my self esteem and you reignited my passion for magic, he said. And trust me, when i had to leave the school of magic, i was sad, i didn’t want to leave you, Sunset. For the next years, i was thinking about you everyday and if i was always smiling to everyone else and gave them the impression i was happy, I was dead inside. I wanted to run away from my life and i was about to do it, But then, i heard that Twilight and her friends defeating Nightmare Moon from the mouth of Celestia. Then, i learned they defeated Discord, and Chrysalis when she attacked Canterlot. Their heroism inspired me to become a hero, with my gift in magic, i knew i could be like them one day. But what really gave me a new sense in my life was their Friendship. I knew that i needed friends more than ever.”

“I didn’t know that, she said. I mean, the fact you were so sad despite the quality of life you had. I am sorry...”

“Since that day, said Sunlight, i never stopped to believe in the power of Friendship and the flame in my soul never faded”

“Once again, that make us a thing in common, she said. We both lived the darkest moments of our lives but Friendship had been for both of us the thing that changed our life.”

“Except that me, i didn’t tyrannized a school” said Sunlight, smiling.

“Yeah, i regret that part of my life a lot, she said. But i want to know what were your projects if you ran away from your parents and life?”

“I would probably had embraced the darkness, he said. Then, maybe forcing other to be my friends and burn them to death if they refused. Yeah, i could probably became a tyrant myself...”

They stay silent and look at each other with compassion.

“Can i told you something?” asked Sunset.

“Anything, he answered. I am here to listen”

“Well, you know, we had been best friends and very close during our time at the School of Magic, she said. And i will admit that i had a crush on you, For defense, i didn’t knew yet you were my brother and now that i think about it today, i feel so ashamed.”

“You really had a crush on me at this time? He said. Well, i don’t blame you, every fillies at school had one on me. But you want to know, i also had a crush for you. And i am glad that didn’t go any further, after i learned you were my sister.”

“Me too, she said. I am glad we got separated before we fall in love with each other for real, Who know what would have been our status relation at the moment we learn the truth and also how awkward that could have been.”

“Like that, he said. You imagine if we were married at the moment of learning the truth about us being related?”

“You mean learning that you married your own sister and i married my own brother, she said. Yeah, that would have been so awkward, so much that we would probably get psychological and emotional scars for the rest of our life knowing that we were actually related.”

They were both laughing while talking of that. But after a while, they become serious again.

“You realize that we made fun of incest, do you?” she asked to him.

“Meh, we could even joke about death and the gore and still laugh, he said. I think this is a good thing that siblings can talk about sensitives subjects freely and with so much ease. Just told me that you don’t have any of this thoughts in mind...”

“You are kidding? She said. Of course not! The only idea of...You know...with you...Disgust me.”

“What, are you saying that i am repulsive?” he said, still laughing.

“Of course not, she answered, smiling. You are beautiful and cute, if i said that i was disgusted about it is because that would be emotionally and mentally gross.”

“I was joking, said Sunlight. But let’s talk about something else, i have the feeling that discussing about it make some peoples feel awkward right now.”

“Or in the contrary, said Sunset, it could gave them idea for some fanart or something like that.”

“Whatever, said Sunlight, none of us have feeling for each other and this is good that way”

“You said it, Bro, she answered. Well, when are we gonna arrive at the next arena?”

“If we keep that speed, i would say that tomorrow” we will get here, answered Sunlight.

While they are walking, Sunset find by chance some trainers who wanted to fight. Of course, battling with an Abra and a Kirlia was not so simple but she managed after defeating 8 weak trainers in a row to make Abra evolve into Kadabra and Kirlia finally evolved into Gardevoir. Then, her and Sunlight decide to begin to built their camp because the night was coming.

“Hum, now, i need to catch 3 more pokemons before the Pokemon League” she said.

“You mean 2, said Sunlight. You forgot you have Mew”

“I am not sure, said Sunset. I know Mew is powerful and could wipe out most of the competition by himself, but i don’t want him to be exposed to the public. You imagine if some criminals or bad people in the stadium see him, then try to kill us to get their hand on him?”

“Yeah, you are right on that point, said Sunlight. But they can try, we are not so easy to take down. Beside, i also have to capture one last pokemon for the league and i know who i want.”

He show Sunset the image of a pokemon on his Motisma-Dex.

“You are kidding, right? She said. You really have the intention to bring a Legendary in the League?”

“Of course, i am, he answered. Moltress will be the perfect addition to my team and luckily, he live in this region. When i will got my last badge, i will try to capture him.”

Sunset was also searching on her Pokedex about Psychic Type living in the region. She don’t tell anything to Sunlight and after 10 minutes searching, she close her Pokedex and put it in her bag. Sunset and Sunlight begin to built their camp for the night. Beginning with the tents, then the meal for their Pokemons and last, preparing the meal for both of them.

“You will cook this time, said Sunlight. You will choose what you want to do for us.”

“Hum, i would love some seafood, but i am tempted by something meaty” she answered.

“Seafood, asked Sunlight? No problem, we will fish then. I heard that the flesh of some aquatic pokemons is delicious and taste like heaven.”

“Wait, you want us to eat...Pokemons? She asked. This is barbaric!!”

“Meh, In your world, people kill animals to eat, right? He asked. Fish, beef, chicken, shrimps, liver and every meat based product, i know they came from living animals. And in this world, Pokemons seem to be for them what is for us animals. Pokemons are just the equivalent of the animals of our world, at the difference these ones have magic power.”

“Is that true, Motisma?” asked Sunset.

“This is hard to admit but yes, Humans of this world eat some species of pokemons” he answered.

“Alright, then, let’s fish!!” said Sunset.

“With what? Asked Sunlight. We don’t have fishing rods...”

“Who told you that we need one?” she answered.

She send out Kadabra and Gardevoir and told them to use their psychics powers to teleport fishes on the land. After 20 minutes doing this, Sunset found two big fleshy and bulky Basculins, species reputed for the quality of their meat. Then, she bring it back to the campfire and Sunlight order to Ninetails and Houndoom to broil them with the heat of their flamethrower. After only 2 minutes, the two Basculins were perfectly fried and the duo eat. Sunlight give some pieces to his pokemons, who appreciated the gest. Sunset also propose to her Pokemons roasted Basculin. Gallade accept it with pleasure, but Gardevoir and Kadabra were not interested. After they finished their meal, they are going to bed with a full belly. The next day, Sunset make for her a bowl of cereal and Sunlight too.

“How was the night, she asked to him. Did you sleep well?”

“Sorta, he answered. That Basculin was very hard for me to digest and it took me some times to be able to sleep. What about you?”

“I sleep very well, she said. I made such beautiful dreams...”

They finish their breakfast, extinguish the fire and disassemble their tents. Then, they start to walk in direction of their next destination. After a few minutes only, the duo is interrupted by a duo of trainers who propose them a multi-battle 2 against 2.

“We were bored and challenge other trainers is the only thing we could think off, this is fun and that serve for us as a training” said one of the two opponents

“Each of us can use 1 pokemon and the fight end when the 2 pokemon of one of our teams are K.O, said the other opponent. Beside, my name is Aurelia and the guy beside me is my boyfriend, Matt.”

“I am Sunset Shimmer, said Sunset. And my partner next to me is my brother, Sunlight Blaze.”

“We will talk later, said Sunlight. Now, Let’s just battle!!”

“Pyroar, said Aurelia, i choose you!!”

“And because we are a couple, i choose also you, Pyroar!!”

Two lion-like creatures appear in front of them, they each had different manes.

“Oh, allow me to explain, said Matt, My Pyroar, the one with the biggest mane, is a male, and the one that my fiancée have is a female, this is why her mane is less bigger.”

“That is interesting, said Sunlight. I didn’t knew that, but allow me to introduce you my first Pokemon, Go, Houndoom!!”

“I also have a pokemon to present to you, said Sunset. Go, Kadabra!!”

The Houndoom and the Kadabra are intimidated by the male Pyroar. Matt is the first to attack and order his pokemon to use Hyper Voice. Then his girlfriend told to her Pyroar to use Noble Roar at the same time. The combination of the two attack send Houndoom and Kadabra away.

“Kadabra, said Sunset, use Disable on both of the Pyroar!!”

Kadabra focus is mind and look at the Pyroars, he use then his mind abilities to make the two pokemons forget the move they recently used.

“Now, you can’t use this combination again” she said.

Then, she send to Sunlight a telepathic message

“Sunlight, she said. Have you a plan to beat them?”

”Sure i have one, he answered, but i will need that your Kadabra cover Houndoom for it to work?”

”Fine, what do i need to do?” she asked.

”You will know it soon” he answered

“That was a clever move for a Psychic type pokemon to use, said Aurelia. But me and my boyfriend are not done yet”

“Houndoom, use Nasty Plot!!, he said, and then, Hone Claws!!!”

Houndoom begin to focus with the intention of raising his power.

“Oh no, said Matt, if you think we will let your pokemon boost his power, you wish!!! Pyroar, prepare to use Hyper Beam!!!”

“You too, Pyroar, said Aurelia”

“Damn it, said Sunlight. They will strike before Houndoom will be ready!”

“Kadabra, use Kinesis!!” said Sunset.

The pokemon start to distract the Pyroars by doing psychic tricks with his spoon. The two Pokemons throw their beam at the Psychic pokemon who avoid them with a quick Teleport. This diversion let to Houndoom enough time to finish empowering himself.

“Now, let’s finish this, said Sunlight. Houndoom, use Inferno!!!”

Houndoom howl and spit out of his mouth a ultra powerful blast of fire which turn into a giant fireball which hit the two pokemons and explode.

“That should have weakened your pokemons a lot, Now, Houndoom, use Crunch on the Male Pyroar!!!”

Houndoom jump in direction of the male pokemon and create giant magic fangs who hit Pyroar, creating a blast. The male Pyroar fall on the ground, K.O.

“Pyroar!!! Said Matt. This is on your shoulders, Honey!!”

“And now, Houndoom, use Crunch on the other Pyroar!!”

“Not so fast, said Aurelia, Pyroar, use Attract!!”

The female pokemon create magic hearts that touch Houndoom and make him infatuated.

“You didn’t see that coming!! She said. You should have known that as a couple, both of our Pyroars where knowing attract!”

“Crap, said Sunlight. I guess you will have to finish this battle alone, Sis”

“I got this!! She said. Kadabra, use Disable on her!!”

Kadabra use his magic to make Pyroar forget about the move Attract.

“You won’t be able to use it again, she said. Now, Kadabra, finish her with Psychic!!!”

The pokemon immobilize the female Pyroar with his Psychic powers and throw her on the ground repetitively until she fall K.O.

“No, not you too, Pyroar!!” said Aurelia.

“And we won!! Said Sunset. Your two pokemons are K.O!!”

“Congratulation, said Matt, i thought me and my girlfriend were the best in a double battle...”

“...But after this battle against you two, continued Aurelia, I guess we still have a lot to learn. I hope we will have the occasion to battle with you again”

The couple say goodbye to the two siblings and walk away. Sunlight look at Sunset who was smiling to him.

“Good job covering me, Sis...” he said to her, with a thumb up.

Sunset blush of the compliment and feel suddenly proud of her. For the first time, she actually protected her brother, which she never did before. Sunlight turn his head and smile, happy that his first attempt to increase her confidence work perfectly.

“We are not that far of Courmaline, he said. If we stop talking and start to walk again, we will arrive in less than an hour!”

“Right, she said. I can’t wait to get my next Badge!!”

And the two best friends/siblings, walk again in direction of Courmaline City.

Before you ask if Pokemons are eaten by humans, Yes, they obviously are. I know the anime and the games don't show it directly, but we also have to know they are mostly destined for young audiences. If Pokemon was a franchise make for an older audience, like in the Japanese Pokemon Mangas, where we can see Pokemons and humans die (Trust me, i read a lot of them and some contain serious gory stuff that could make you sick if you can't stand blood, death and violence), i would not be surprised to learn that humans eat Pokemons. To resume, If the pokemon world was for adults, it would look like our society, Where animals are eaten by other animals and humans and where death is present everywhere for anyone.