Hello! This is a story that I'm working with FallingStarsJolteon! They already have a story up that goes along with "That Sylveon!", so check it out! I hope you enjoy our story!
A Jolteon gulped, looking down the busy street. He should have known though; it was midday on
a weekend, and in the shopping district from the looks of it. Nonetheless, it was still very busy for a relatively small city.
"Come on Toby, it's just a road. All you need to do is walk down it," the Jolteon pep talked to himself. Finding some confidence, he took a deep breath, exhaled, and started his way down the road.
He was barely a foot or so from where he started before he began to be pushed around. Left and right, Pokémon bumped into him, either apologizing or giving him dirty looks. He soon gave up walking up the road and headed for the nearest seat he could find. It was an old looking bench on the side of the road, next to a small shop that wasn't very busy. He jumped up and sat down on the bench.
He looked back at the direction he had came. Despite all the Pokémon in the way, he could tell that he wasn't very far from his starting point. He sighed then watch the Pokémon that walked past him for a couple of minutes before he closed his eyes.
He felt a small poke on his shoulder, and then another one. He opened his eyes then and right in front of his face was an Espeon.
"Hiya! I thought you were asleep there!" She said in a cheerful manner, giving him a big smile.
"Ahh!" Toby's eyes widened and he jumped up and back, causing him to do an ungraceful flip off against the back of the bench and fall behind it. "O-Ouch…" he mumbled.
The Espeon walked around the bench to get a better look at him. "Hey! Are you okay?" she asked him with a concerned look. He didn't know exactly how to answer, so he just nodded slightly and slowly stood up. "Oh! That's good! I saw you sitting here all by yourself, so I was like, 'Hey! I should talk to him! He looks like a Pokémon that is alone and needed some help around here!' So, is that true? Are you new around here?"
Toby stared at her with his mouth open. She had spoken so fast he barely even knew what she said. He was speechless and didn't know how to respond. The Espeon looked at him curiously, head slightly tilted, before she gave him a huge smile.
"I see! You're the quiet type! Don't worry, I have a friend that's like that! You two would get along I bet!" Her face then brightened up more. "Hey, actually, I had a great idea! Why don't you come with me? My friends and I are meeting up at a little place to eat. It would give you a chance to meet her!"
Toby didn't get a chance to say anything before she bounded off. She came right back though, looking like she just remembered something. "Oh, yeah, forgot to tell you my name! My name is Ella! What is yours?"
"O-oh… i-it's, um, Toby," he responded with a small studder and quiet voice. "Are you sure about that?" Ella teased. Toby looked like he was about to say something, but Ella put a paw up. "Relax! I'm just teasing you! Now come on! We don't want to keep them waiting!" she then bounced off again, but didn't go too far before stopping and turning around. "Come on Toby! The one might wait a long time, but my other friend will start becoming impatient!"
Toby sighed. Even if he didn't want to go, he was being made to. He trotted up to her, then they headed up the road Toby had tried to go up earlier.
Ella attempted to make conversation with him. "So, where ya from? Lots of people come from other towns to buy supplies, so I figure that's why you're here?" Woah, this girl is super perceptive, he thought. "Y-yes, I w-was here to p-pick up s-some food, and a sewing kit."
"A sewing kit?" She questioned. "What for? Did you have a bag that needs patching up? 'Cause sometimes, it's just easier to take it to a shop that could easily fix it up for little coins and make like new again." Toby shook his head. "No? Hmm… I can show you a place that would stock those after we eat. My friends and I need to pick up a couple of things anyway..."
Toby paused. "L-look miss. It's awfully nice of you to offer for me to eat with you, but I'm afraid I can't." "WHAT?! Why not?!" Ella screeched, causing Toby to wince. "Sorry, sorry. But why can't you?" Ella asked. "It's… well…. It wouldn't be polite…." Toby mumbled, embarrassed. Ella took one look at his embarrassed state and burst out laughing. "Polite?! I really could care less, Toby! Please, have lunch with us, I insist."
Toby brightened a little when he saw her large, easy smile. "V-very well. I'll co- WOAH!" Toby interrupted himself as Ella began to pull him down the sidewalk, rudely pushing other pokemon out of the way. "C'mon, poindexter! Sammy's going to be upset if I don't get back soon! I'm paying for lunch, after all!" And so Ella pulled Toby's arm out of it's socket, and Toby apologized to all the pokemon Ella pushed out of the way.
Soon, thanks to Toby's lightning speed and Ella's brutal pushing and shoving, they reached a small cafe on the other side of town. 'Quirky Cafẽ' Read the sign on the door. Odd name choice, Toby thought. Nevertheless, it appeared this is where Ella's friends were, and she pulled him inside. Instantly, Toby felt at home. The smell of coffee, muffins and other pastries filled his nose, and it took him back to his childhood. He had grown up in a cafe, when he had lived with his aunt and uncle, and immediately took to warm, cozy places like this.
Ella noticed the transition. She smiled. "Like it here?" She asked. Toby smiled shyly. "I-It reminds me of… h-home…." He didn't seem inclined to continued on the subject, however, and so Ella didn't press him for detail. That kind of stuff comes with time and trust, she thought. "Anyways, my friends are over there! Hey guys! I have a new friend!"
"A new friend, eh? Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Jolteon!" A Flareon greeted him. He had a large smile on his face, and looked at Toby like he was an old friend. "What's your name? I'm Sammy!"
Ella put an arm on Toby's shoulder. "This is Toby! He's a bit of a shy guy, but he's super polite, and I wanted him to have lunch with us!" Toby waved shyly. "H-hello." Sammy took a long gander at Toby's paw. "Hey, I don't know if this is a touchy subject or whatnot, but do you have 6 toes? I may have miscounted, but..." Toby buried his face into his scarf. "Y-yes… I-I was b-born t-that way…" Sammy and Ella noticed his expression. "Hey, it's no worry, pal! Every Pokémon has something that's unique to them!"
Toby smiled nervously. "Oh.. um.. Thanks…" Suddenly, Ella turned. 'Hey! Where's Grace? She's hasn't left, has she? I expected you to be the impatient one, Sammy!" "HEY!"
"Um… what's going on…?" a small voice spoke behind Toby and Ella. They turned around to see a Glaceon of slightly smaller size than usual behind them with a slight confused look. "Oh! There you are! Where were you?" Ella asked. "The washroom…? Did I miss much?" Grace tilted her as she questioned. "Well, I made a new friend! Grace, meet Toby! Toby this is the friend I thought you would get along with, Grace!" Ella said, pushing him forward. Toby once again waved shyly. "G-greetings… i-it's a pleasure to meet you, Grace…" Toby mumbled. Grace gave him another confused look. "Oh. Well, hello. It's also nice to meet you, Toby." There was an awkward silence for about a second, then Ella said.
"Well, now that we are all acquainted, let's sit down! Sammy, I'll sit next to you!" With that, Ella hopped onto the bench next to Sammy. Grace sat down on the bench on the opposite side of the booth. Hesitantly, Toby sat down next to her, giving her so much space that he was practically falling off. Eventually the bartender came. Everyone shouted out what they wanted to eat and drink. When it came to Toby's turn, he asked for coffee and a muffin.
Eventually, everyone's food came. Ella had gotten a Root Beer soda, and a bowl of spaghetti. Sammy ordered a plate of spicy chicken wings, and a glass of milk. Grace ordered a salad, and a glass of water (with extra ice, which Toby noted.) And finally, came Toby's coffee and muffin.
However, when the waiter was setting down his cup, he slipped, and the coffee spilled all over Toby's fur. Luckily it missed his scarf and his bag. The cafe had been semi-full, and quite noisy, but went silent as the ceramic cup clattered to the floor with a crash. The waiter went to apologize, but Toby simply got up, and walked out the door.
The other three Eeveelutions looked at each other and the two girls rushed out to catch up to Toby. Sammy stuffed his face of his meal before he followed them out.
"Toby!" Ella called out to the Jolteon as the girls went outside. He wasn't that far from them. Sighing, trying his best to be polite, Toby stopped. "Yes?" He asked weakly. "Are… are you okay?" Ella asked hesitantly, showing genuine concern for Toby. She didn't want to strike the wrong chord with him.
"Y-Yeah, j-just fine. ...L-Look, I appreciate you and your group's kindness, but I just… should go home. Thanks for the food, and have a good day." Toby began to trot along down the street, once again being pushed around by the pokemon. "W-Wait!" A voice called out. Toby, Sammy and Ella turned in amazement at the Glaceon running forward. "P-please, wait." Grace said softly.
"Wh-What is it?" Toby asked the smaller Eeveelution. "Um, well…," Grace hesitated, not sure if it was a great idea to do so. Nervous, she continued, "m-my friends and I were going to sign up for this guide nearby here a-and um… if you want to join you can but if you don't want to, I-I totally get it!" Toby paused. Join a guild? I've generally always lived alone, but…. It seems like she really wants this…
Sighing, Toby looked up, and smiled shyly but fondly. "V-Very well. I'll join y-you." Grace immediately brightened. "R-really?! Ohmygosh, thank you so much!" She hugged him.
Sammy and Ella looked at each other, and gave one another a "look". "Well, Grace, if you're done hugging him, we should get going." Embarrassed, she quickly let go of him, giving him a sheepishly smile. "Heh, r-right."
Ella widened her eyes as she remembered something. "Oh my-! I forgot to pay for our food!" She then rushed inside to get it sorted out. Grace started to giggle as Sammy laughed so hard that a few Pokémon passing by had turned their heads before they continued on their way.
Toby offered a small smile. These Pokémon were too nice.
Despite, however, Grace's small giggle, she was worried. She knew it wasn't like herself to be so forward to a new Pokémon. What was going on with her? She had this weird feeling. Maybe it was something she ate…
Ella came out of the restaurant, proud to be a law-abiding, meal paying citizen. "C'mon!" She shouted. The group of Eeveelutions turned and began to walk down the street. Toby paused for a moment. The late afternoon light was warming his fur, causing him to smile. This surprised him.
Grace turned back, to see Toby's face turned up, enjoying the light. He was smiling. She laughed. "You coming?" Surprised, Toby looked up. "Y-yes…" He stuttered. Side by side, the group marched off into the future.
If you made it to the end, thank you so much for reading! My friend and I currently don't have an upload schedule, as we are both in school and have busy lives. I hope you will continue reading!