It was another wonderful day in Maretime Bay; the sky was clear and the wind gently blew over the town. The gentle crashing of the waves echoed through the streets. As ponies visited various stalls and buildings. Yes, it was another wonderful day. But, for the sheriff of the town the day was not wonderful. No, the day was absolutely amazing.

The sheriff of the town Hitch Trailblazer was lying out in a field just to the north. Beside him lay his son, a dragon that he named Sparky. His baby was snuggled against his side; sleeping peacefully next to his father. Snuggled against him on his other side was his wife. His wife was not a pony. No, she was a creature called a Vaporeon. She had the body similar to that of a large fox. But, instead of fur she had smooth blue scales; her tail was a fin and there was a frill around her neck. She also had three fins on her head. Her name was Flare. She smiled happily as she pressed herself further into his side.

Hitch whispered. “I never want this day to end.”

He heard his son purr a little before the little dragon began to climb over him. He chuckled as he felt his son climb up to his back and slide down his other side. His wife giggled as she felt her son snuggle himself in between them. He stopped when he was snuggled in between her forepaws. He purred happily as he snuggled himself against her chest. She opened her eyes for a moment before she gently licked the little dragons head. She smiled happily as her husband leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. She sighed happily as she looked up and the two shared a quick kiss.

Flare whispered. “Love you.”

He replied. “Love you too.”

Flare smiled before she rested against the ground again. Her paws wrapped around the little drake in her hold. Hitch joined them in their peaceful rest. He held the most important creatures in his life against him. His son purred happily and his wife smiled happily. He couldn't believe that a year ago all of this started. He couldn't believe that they met her a year ago. He couldn't.....imagine a world without his wife and child.

Hitch yawned as he sipped his early morning coffee. He could hear his son babbling his gibberish. It caused him to smile as he looked at his baby. The little dragon sat happily in his high chair. The contents of his breakfast smeared on his face and on the seats tray. He took another sip of coffee before setting his cup down.

He spoke to his son. “You full baby boy?”

His baby only replied with laughter as he reached for his father. Hitch gently picked him up as he said. “Let's get you cleaned up.”

After about an hour Hitch and Sparky were out and about on the morning patrol. Hitch walked around Maretime bay. Sparky rode on his back; while his animal deputies helped him with surveillance. The good news there was only one piece of litter on the side walk. That was the only news. He shook his head a little as they walked down the street that overlooked the beach. He stopped a moment and gazed the Brighthouse. Since they restored magic to Equestria everything had gotten a little quiet.

Sparky's ears perked up as he looked around; he whimpered a little before he jumped off his fathers back and started running towards the beach. He ignored his fathers calls for him to stop and come back. He whimpered in worry as he ran across the beach. He was heading right for a dock; whatever had him worried was over there. He ran onto the dock and was sprinting towards the end. As he was about to reach the end; he yelped out in surprise as his father grabbed hold of him.

Hitch stated. “Gotcha!” He panted heavily as he got a good grip on his son. Sparky whimpered and yipped trying to get him to go further. But he was not going to have it. He started to chew him out. “What have I told you about!”

A weak female voice called out. “Help.”

He stopped mid sentence as he listened for the voice again. All of them had gone quiet on the dock. Sparky looked around with worry. Hitch listened closely for who just called out for help. Even his animal deputies kept calm and quiet. All of them were listening for the voice.

The voice called out again. “Help.”

Hitch put Sparky down and walked towards then end of the dock. As he reached then end; he looked down and gasped at what he saw. Somepony had left a net tied to the dock and something was trapped inside it. It looked like a fish. He looked at his crab deputy and motioned for him to get down there and cut the net. The crab nodded and jumped down into the water; while Hitch tried to keep the animal calm.

He spoke softly. “Hey, you're gonna be okay.” He heard the creature gasping as his deputy started to cut the net. She tried to pull away from him; causing the net to wrap tighter around her. He gently petted her and continued. “It's okay. It's okay. We're gonna get you out but you need to stay calm.” He asked her. “Can you do that for me?”

The creature paused for a moment before nodding. She remained still as the crab slowly cut her out of the net. With every little snip she would feel less constricted. The pony above her continued to talk to her. Trying to keep her calm as she kept herself from moving. When the last part of the net was cut; she fell into the water. Hitch quickly backed away as the creature breached the waters surface. As she climbed up onto the dock; the pony got to her side and pulled her the rest of the way up.

He asked her. “Are you okay?”

The creature coughed a little before she answered. “Yeah.” She coughed a little more before laying on her back. “Thank you.”

He nodded as he got a better look a her. Whatever she was; she wasn't just a fish. She looked like some kind of fox with fish. She noticed that he was staring at her. She knew he was a pony; but he probably didn't know what she was. In fact she didn't even know who he is.

She introduced herself. “My name is Flare.”

Hitch's brain stopped for a moment before shook himself back into reality. “Nice to meet you Flare. I'm sheriff Hitch.”

Before anymore could be said Sparky walked up to her. He giggled a little as he walked up to her. She spoke. “Aw.” She asked. “Who are you?” She rolled herself over and tried to stand; only to gasp as a jolt of pain shot through her right leg.

Hitch spoke. “You're hurt. Try not to move.” He started to check her over.

Thankfully, her arm was only sprained not broken. He was about to pick her up to take her to the hospital. But she stopped him by saying. “My bag.” She pointed to the end of the dock and added. “I have medicine.”

Hitch looked at his raccoon deputy. “Kennith.”

The raccoon nodded and ran to the end of the pier; he looked down where Flare had been tangled and saw her bag. He reached for it nearly falling into the water below as he grabbed the sling. He pulled the bag up and dragged it over to them. He looked at the bag and unzipped the top.

He asked her. “Um....which one is the medicine.”

She answered. “Red bottle. Looks like a small spray bottle.”

He looked inside and saw the bottle; he pulled it out and read how to administer it. It seemed pretty straight forward; aim it at infected area or area of injury and spray. He moved over to her right arm; gently he held her arm as he aimed the medicine at her injury.

She mumbled. “This is gonna suck.”

Hitch squeezed the trigger on the bottle and the medicine spray on her arm. She let out a small yelp as she felt a burning sensation across her arm. She saw the look of concern on his face and said. “I'm okay.” She repeated. “I'm okay.” He nodded and continued to apply the medicine.

When the bottle was empty she told him there was some gauze in the bag. Kenneth reached in and passed them to him. Clipping a piece that was long enough to wrap her leg. After he bandaged her leg; he helped her up. For a moment she stood on all fours only to nearly stumble again. He decided that it would be a good idea to carry her on his back.

Hitch chuckled hard to believe that first meeting lead up to so many wonderful things later. He remember how she smiled when she moved into one of the vacant buildings. How well she liked the town and how the ponies liked her. Sure it was a little odd at first. Seeing something that called itself a Pokemon. How she was from across the sea from a land that had pony like creatures but nothing like them. She took a liking to many of the town residents. While he took a great liking to her and so did his son. She enjoyed baby sitting Sparky when she could. They enjoyed time together when they could. But, Hitch treasured a single memory above all else.

Hitch waited patiently outside Flare's home. He was dressed in his best vest and combed his mane smooth. Although, he had prepared himself for this night. He still felt as nervous as a young colt on his very first date. When Flare opened the door he couldn't believe how more gorgouse she looked. Her scales shined like the ocean when the sun or moons light would hit it just right. The dress she wore had many colors that blended together so beautifully. Almost like a coral reef. He also caught a whiff of perfume. It was the ocean breeze scented one.

She smiled up at him and greeted. “Hey, handsome.”

He smiled back and greeted her. “Milady.” He extended a hoof to her before continuing. “I have no comment to describe your beauty.”

She giggled as she took his hoof and replied. “Can say the same for you.” She smile at him as he lead her down the street. They were heading towards the Canterlogic building. A dance was being hosted there. A dance for all the couples in the town.

Whoever planned this dance knew what they were doing. The music that played was soft and slow. Allowing couples to dance gracefully on the floor. Stallions lead their mares. And, mares lead their stallions. It was a wonderful evening for romances that had fully blossomed. And, for ones that had just started to grow.

Hitch smiled at Flare as the two danced together. At first it was a little odd for her to find the correct moves. But, after some time and some directions from Hitch. The two moved in sync with the music. Once again he found himself lost in Flare's eyes. He couldn't help getting lost in their wonderful gaze. The feeling was shared with her. As they heard the music pick up it's pace; their bodies moved with the music. They were both lost in each others gaze and the music. At some point's he would hold her close. While other times she would gracefully move around him. At one point he dipped her down and she stared up at him. It was then they shared a quick kiss; before he pulled her back up and the two continued dancing.

He couldn't forget about that night even if he wanted too. So much had happened on that night. Neither of them could explain what had happened. It just felt like the spoke to each other without speaking. Somehow they knew that no matter what they faced. If they were with each other; they could take on anything. He sighed happily before giving his wife another gentle kiss on the forehead. He wrapped his hoof around her and their baby.

He whispered. “I love you.” Both of them smiled in their sleep. He continued. “Both of you.”