Yellow - Mewtwo telepathy

She tried to reach out with her thoughts as the Pokemon righted itself, its spot on the floor rung with a circle of shattered frost where the barrier had stopped Omny’s Ice Beam. Eventually she felt it- like a distant, ambient warmth, like the sound of a faraway birdsong. Mewtwo’s mind. She reached towards it, straining her thoughts, but it was like trying to swim across an ocean to reach him… and then it moved closer, rushing towards her like a battering ram as thoughts pushed their way into her mind.

*It’s good to see you again,* Mewtwo said.

*I’m glad to see you too,* Yellow thought back as her Pokemon rejoined her at her side, poised and ready. *Are they…*

*They are not controlling me,* Mewtwo answered, *Though Lelouch is capable. He leads through loyalty and friendship, rather than fear. I trust him as I trust you.*

Yellow’s eyes widened slightly- that wasn’t something the Pokemon said lightly. *Did I hurt you?*

Mewtwo looked down at himself pensively, then met Yellow’s eyes. *No, you did not… which means you’re holding back.*

Yellow frowned with visible concern. *I don’t want to-*

*I understand,* Mewtwo interrupted, *And I appreciate your consideration. But for now, we are not allies, nor are we enemies. We are opponents, and were my opponent anyone else, I would be insulted that they would hold back against me.*

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Round 3.5, FreestyleKneepad