Hi, this is Construct Master. I have my own trainer, Aaron Truman. I can't really introduce my characters with each story, so I keep a list and timeline at the bottom of my profile page. This is one of the earliest on the timeline, so you don't need to know much here. Check there if you want to read the rest of my stories in order, or just skip around as you wish!

And whether or not any of that means two bits to you, please R&R! Enjoy!

Aaron needed a place to stay. Not just for the night; he could pay for that with his Pokemon earnings. He needed a place to settle down and live, somewhere quiet, no big gym, ideally with beach access and a forest to visit. Right now, Undella town was looking mighty nice.

Aaron Truman had just arrived here an hour ago on the seaplane from Sinnoh. He was walking around town to learn about it, see what residences and attractions it had to offer. His Luxio paced alongside him, resisting the urge to explore and sniff every nook and cranny around him – well, mostly.

"Luxio! We'll eat soon, get back here!" Luxio reluctantly walked back from the pizza place to his trainer. Sitting down and looking up at Aaron, he gave him his best puppy eyes.

Aaron sighed and smiled, patting Luxio on the head. "Not going to work this time, Luxio." The Pokemon frowned and resumed following Aaron as he walked along.

As Aaron walked, he thought through what he saw. It was late summer, and the town seemed only moderately populated. It looked like there was about a half-and-half mix of tourists and regular residents. The town seemed clustered throughout the trees near the shore. Every building was a different pale color from the last, creating a beachy, vacation-based environment. The beach was less than a quarter-mile from the center of town, and people were still swimming in the waters; waters that were cooling but still warm enough to be welcome.

The teenager noticed something else about Undella. A number of the houses were expensive, airy residences. Others more were available for rent.

"Lux! Lux!" The Luxio walking by Aaron seemed particularly interested in one of the homes, and was trying to convince Aaron to follow him closer.

"Alright, Luxio, we can take a look. But any "Private Property" signs and we head back, okay?"

"Luxio!"

About an hour later Aaron walked back to the middle of town. Upon arrival he had made a beeline for the pizza place Luxio was so eager to visit. Now, after purchasing a pair of large pizzas, Aaron and Luxio had walked over one of several picnic tables spread loosely along the beach. Aaron's Pokemon friends had been returned to their Pokeballs once the plane in had begun landing, but now the trainer released them onto the beach. That team currently consisted of an Eevee and an Emolga.

"Emol!" "Vee!"

Aaron opened the pizza boxes, took out some berries and set out the water bottles he carried with him. With that he decreed, "Alright guys, eat up!"

Luxio and Eevee immediately hopped up and dug in, while Emolga and Aaron waited until the initial rush was over before picking up a slice.

Aaron generally didn't feed his Pokemon simple Pokefood, preferring to at least give them berries and vegetables while he traveled. He actually used it as a bit of a training method for new Pokemon; if the new guy saw the nice food the others ate, he'd have to listen to Aaron to get it. This way, his friends were obedient and well-fed. After a while, the don't-listen-get-Pokefood idea fell away for the closer of Aaron's Pokemon. Mostly.

As he and his Pokemon ate, Aaron considered Undella town as a home. The location was great, being so close to the beach AND White Forest, though perhaps that was the problem. Aaron saw clear evidence that this place was packed with tourists in the summer, something Aaron was not a fan of. He had also seen villas labeled as belonging to gym leaders during his exploration with Luxio, one even belonging to a member of Unova's Elite Four! Seeing that this was a vacation spot for members of the Pokemon League also meant it would have likely several trainers and admirers whenever one such member was in town. No, it was looking like Undella would be too busy for Aaron half the year, though sadly perfect the other half.

By now the pizza and berries had pretty much been demolished, with a trio of happy Pokemon and one satisfied trainer to show for it. Aaron stood and picked up the empty water bottles and pizza boxes, dispensing of the latter in a trash can. Beckoning his Pokemon, he said, "Come on guys, let's find a place to sleep. We'll head north tomorrow; Lucanosa Town sounds nice."

Luxio whimpered a little before following. Aaron took notice and asked, "What's wrong Luxio? You want to live here?"

"Lux, Luxio!" was the hopeful response.

"Sorry Luxio," Aaron said, "It's just going to be too busy during the summer. I need the chance for quiet summer days, and I don't think that'll happen here."

Aaron started walking through the town in search of a good hotel. He and his team started to pass a slower-moving duo; a pair of teenage friends. As they overtook them, Aaron managed to hear what they were saying for a moment.

"Really? Who?" Said one.

"I think it was a bug catcher sneaking through the woods, from what I hear," was the other's answer.

"Wow! How about that, a Legendary Pokemon, just a little ways from Undella!"

The mention of Legendary caught Aaron's attention, and he slowed down to match the pair's pace. He tapped one on the shoulder. The young man whirled around.

"Excuse me, I couldn't help but overhear you mention a Legendary Pokemon nearby. I haven't heard about it, could you enlighten me?"

One of the strangers seemed reluctant to speak, but the one Aaron had originally asked smiled and said, "Sure! I heard earlier today that a bug catcher was trying to move as quietly as possible through the White Forest just south of here, trying to find a rare bug-type. I think it may have been a Beautifly. Instead, he saw a Legendary Pokemon, mythical no less!

Aaron asked, "Which Legendary was it?"

The response that came: "Meloetta."

Okay, this was supposed to be a oneshot, but it turned out this was just too long. Those of you who have read A Loss and a Return can guess the end result here, but just how it happens you'll have to see. Read on!