Pikachu's Explorer Days
Chapter One: Joining the Guild!
It was a beautiful day in Treasure Town. Pokemon flourished throughout the square with big smiles on their faces. The Kecleon Shop was bustling with Explorer Teams from all around, buying items needed for adventures. Kangaskan was waving at all the explorers walking by. "Gee, everybody sure is excited today." Kangaskan said to the Kecleon brothers. Both looked back at her and nodded in agreement. "That is because they are all preparing for Boulder Quarry." The green Kecleon told the storage keeper.
"Boulder Quarry?" She asked, confused, although she knew a lot of Exploration Teams, she doesn't know much about the areas. The purple Kecleon nodded and began talking. "Boulder Quarry is a dungeon where if one team reaches the end of the area, they will find a super-rare treasure! But inside the dungeon is a labyrinth full of twists and turns. This breaks the will of those teams, and they come back depressed and let-down. More and more Explorer Teams are attempting the dungeon, but I bet my brother that all of them will return the same way." The green Kecleon laughed and pointed at his brother. "As you can see, he is going to lose in this bet. We sold out on all our Reviver Seeds and Big Apples. There is no way they could lose!" The two started to bicker at each other about Boulder Quarry.
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Kangaskan shook her head and saw a Pikachu walk by. The Pikachu walked up to Kangaskan. "Good afternoon Pikachu! Do you need something?" She asked. She knew this Pikachu since he was a Pichu. He was devoted to exploring ever since he saw the work of Team Raider, one of the best known Exploration Teams in these parts. Pichu soon explored some places without being a full explorer, being a bit risky, but with all that training, Pichu decided to take a visit to Luminous Spring, and he evolved to Pikachu. "Yes, I need my lucky Pecha Scarf today. Today is the day I am going to join Wigglytuff's Guild!" Pikachu said happily. She smiled and went to the back rooms. There were plenty of shelves lined with different equipment. She found the Pecha Scarf that Pikachu wanted. It was a pretty pink scarf, and it held several memories for Pikachu. She gave it to him back outside as he wrapped it around his neck. "Thank you! Wish me luck!" Pikachu asked and left towards the Guild with a smile on his face.
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Pikachu arrived at Wigglytuff's Guild. It was a nice entrance place. There was a tent up with Wigglytuff's face on top. There was a grate below them and two torches not lit. Pikachu walked up to the grate of the place. "Pokemon Detected! Pokemon Detected!" A voice yelled from down the grate.
"WHO'S FOOTPRINT?! WHO'S FOOTPRINT?!" A louder voice yelled.
"The footprint is Pikachu's! The footprint is Pikachu's!" The first voice answered. The tent gates opened and the loud voice yelled, "Heard ya! Come in visitor!" Pikachu entered inside the tent. He has been here several times, and he knew some of the Guild Members. He went to the second floor of the Guild. On that floor were the Job Bulletin Board and the Outlaw Board. Pokemon post jobs for any Explorer Team to earn some money. Pikachu went one more level down to the bottom. In there was the Guildmaster's room, guarded by the Guildmaster's friend, Chatot. Pikachu walked over to the bird. It noticed Pikachu and squawked. "SQUAWK! Oh, hello Pikachu? Came to pay a visit to the Guild?" Chatot asked. Pikachu shook his head. "Nope, I'm here to become an official Explorer. Can I?" Pikachu asked Chatot. He looked around at the bottom floor. "You want to be an apprentice?"
"Yes, I am ready!" Pikachu answered and held his paw in the air as his pose. Chatot shook his head. "Sorry, but the Guildmaster isn't here at the moment. He's out preparing the Graduation exam for Team Heroes at Mystifying Forest, and tomorrow, we won't be here because we will be examining them during that day. I am sorry, but you will have to wait a bit longer." Chatot told Pikachu. He looked sad as his tail and ears dropped down. "Oh. …Well, thanks. I'll come back during that day." He answered and left Chatot.
Pikachu was just outside Spinda's Café with a down face. He sat with his back on the signpost. He held his Pecha Scarf and looked at it. "Pikachu? What are you doing out here?" A Pokemon asked. He gazed and saw a red worm Pokemon. It has a red spiky back and some yellow horns. It was Wurmple, and he knew Pikachu from one of his adventures. "Hey Wurmple. Wigglytuff wasn't here, and they won't be here tomorrow. My Explorer days are delayed until the third day." He said and got back to his feet.
"What? Today was your special day. Today was the day Team Heroes stopped the Time Paralysis by defeating Dialga! They were awesome, well, I heard that from Swellow." Wurmple said and shivered. Pikachu's ears rose up in curiosity. "What was with that shiver?" He asked.
"Well, our Team name is Team Tasty, and Swellow always looked at me weirdly."
"What's wrong with that?"
"Swellow eat Wurmple." Wurmple said and gulped. Pikachu nodded and sat down. The clouds were nice, white and fluffy, like giant torn cotton pieces in the sky. They moved on by thanks to the gentle breezes. Suddenly, an idea came to his mind. "I know! I'll find Wigglytuff in Mystifying Forest! There, I can ask him if I can be an official Explorer!"
What?! Are you crazy?! Mystifying Forest has a ton of Grass-type Pokemon! They are weak against Electric types like you! There are even Torterra, which are both Grass and the Ground type!" Wurmple exclaimed, his yellow spikes extending in fear. Pikachu looked confident. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained! And besides, my attacks like Iron Tail and Quick attack can back me up!" He said. There was a Pokemon walking by and heard Pikachu's conversation. "Do you even know where it is?" Wurmple asked. Pikachu was sad again and sat down. "No. Thanks for bursting my bubble there." He told Wurmple and looked in the sky again.
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"I can help you get to Mystifying Forest." The Pokemon told Pikachu. He looked and saw an Espeon. They are purple foxes with a red jewel on their foreheads. It is rumored that they can see into the future with that jewel. "You? Who are you?" Pikachu asked. Wurmple nearly fell to the ground. "You don't know who that is?! That's Shadowia the Espeon! She is a Master Ranked Explorer and known for collecting two of the world's greatest treasures!" Wurmple told him. Pikachu had a surprised look on his face. "A Master Ranked Explorer?! Why do you want to help me anyway?" Pikachu asked.
"I overheard your conversation that you wanted to be an explorer. It would be nice if Wigglytuff had more help in the guild other than the other Pokemon. It would also benefit Chatot a bit more on stocking the Guild's supply of Perfect Apples for Wigglytuff, since he loves them." Espeon explained. Pikachu had some questions, but he shook them off. "All right, let's go to the forest already!" He yelled and dashed for the path. Espeon followed and Wurmple crawled into the café.
Will Pikachu's plan work?
What does Shadowia want with Pikachu?
Next time, Chapter 2, Searching for Wigglytuff!
Music that inspired the moments.
Treasure Town/Kecleon: Heartwarming/Explorers of Sky Jukebox
Pikachu's Disappointment: At the End of the Day/ Explorers of Sky Jukebox
Pikachu's Idea: Here Comes Team Charm!/Explorers of Sky Jukebox
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