"An issue? You just said that I was qualified." The Mudkip says baffled.
"You didn't hear? A new law was recently passed yesterday for rescue team officials both new like yourself and those who have been on duty for years. It was stated that one needs a partner or a subordinate if he or she wants to still be on duty." The instructor informs.
The Mudkip stares down at the birch desk, where the Sneasel resides on the opposite side.
Mudkip, now growing worried asks "So does that mean I...don't qualify?"
"If you don't find someone who will after sunset, then yes." The instructor says. The Sneasel felt sympathetic towards Mudkip.
He begins to think about the Mudkip's first day in the academy and the potential he saw in him. The ambition, the greatness that he saw in this amphibian; unlike any other of his students. He taught him how to survive in Mystery Dungeons, helped him study for exams, and eventually befriended him.
Mudkip has worked very hard to get where he is today. The Sneasel thought to himself.
He saw the Mudkip's face while it looked at the desk. Woe and worry was what he saw. It looked like he was even trying to hold back tears.
"But since I care for you and see potential, I will give you 24 hours. Are you sure that will be enough time to find someone?" The Sneasel asked Mudkip.
His feeling of worry became less after hearing that. "Yeah. Yeah definitely." The Mudkip said, happy and beginning to grow exicted. "I know this is a ridiclous thought but, do you want to be my partner?"
"I wish I could Mudkip. I really do but I'm too busy in this acamedy and there's not really much time to leave because of all the students I need to teach. Can you forgive me?"
Mudkip sighs "Sure." he says in dissapointment. "I better hurry. I only have until tomorrow morning to find a guy or a girl it doesn't matter. See you."
The Mudkip rushes out of Instructor Sneasel's office. He smiles, hoping that Mudkip could find a partner within these 24 hours.
After Mudkip rushes out of the acamedy, his ambitions higher than ever his stomach begins to growl.
"Think I'll have breakfast before I start searching."
"Are you really talking to yourself out loud, in a public place where someone could hear you?"
A Plusle and a Minun walk up behind Mudkip. These two have been bullying Mudkip throughout his year in the academy. The Plusle and Minun are brother and sister, twins both born in the countries new capital, Arcadus City. The two spent there entire lives rich and spoiled and think that they can get away with whatever they wanted. They chose Mudkip as there prime target, always humiliating him in every way possible they could without getting caught.
"You two again." Mudkip says. He looks at the two with such contempt. "I don't have time to deal with the both of you."
Mudkip fastly walks away from them.
"Good luck not finding a partner." The Minun said. Her voice, so cute yet so mean at the same time. Her and her brother, sneering at the Mudkip.
Mudkip stops walking, having that urge to turn around and talk back at them. But that is what they wanted, they wanted to enrage him. But he won't fall for it this time, he is too determined to find a subordinate.
Mudkip proceeds to walk away from them, away from the acamedy, and on his way home.
Twenty minutes have gone by since Mudkip has left the academy. His home is not far from the acamedy and resides on a plains, next to a crystal clear pond.
He sees a hut made of sandstone, it's roof and doors made from oak wood, and windows at the upper left and right corners of the house.
"Home sweet home." Mudkip said to himself, as he proceeds to walk towards the hut.
He opens the door and yells out "Hey mom, dad I'm home!"
A Marshtomp wearing a pink apron made from the wool of a Mareep enters a hall and greets her son.
"Hey honey, how did it go?" The Marshtomp said in a kind, sweet voice.
"It went fine." Mudkip said, a little nervously. "All I have to do is a find a partner within 24 hours and it's set."
"Okay I'm glad. I made you breakfast. It's in the kitchen." Said Mudkip's mother.
"Thank you." Mudkip says, happy to finally getting a bite to eat. "You seen dad?" He asked.
"He's out at the Square, getting groceries." The Marshtomp says.
Mudkip enters the kitchen and sees that his mom has made him eggs and wheat. Mudkip eats his breakfast, thanks his mother and gets ready to head out the door.
"Where are you going sweety?" His mother asks.
"To Pok mon Square mom, to find a recruit." Mudkip says, before heading out the door and heading to the square.
It takes Mudkip three minutes to arrive at Pok mon Square. It's very close to his home, compared to the acamedy this was nothing. After taking a stroll through a peaceful forest, he sees a two small huts for sale. He takes a right, into town and runs into his father.
"Hey son." His father says in a friendly tone.
"I'll be back home in a few. I'm searching for a recruit." Mudkip says to his dad.
"Sure thing. Hey how about Krabby legs for lunch?" The Marshtomp says.
"Okay." Mudkip says, before heading deeper into town to search for more recruits.
Just as he is searching he sees a rescue team heading out for there mission, which makes him strive for greatness even more. He continues searching, asking the denizens of the square if he wanted him or her to join his future rescue team but to no avail. He kept searching for two hours non-stop everyone saying no. The Mudkip grew dissapointed.
I need guidance Mudkip thought to himself. I'll speak to the town Elder.
Mudkip heads over to the pond to speak with Elder Whiscash.
"Oh hello child. Need help with something?" He said in a calm tone.
"Well yes I do actually. You see I've recently graduated from the Rescue Team Training Academy and I'm looking for a new recruit to join my team and I haven't found someone yet. Do you have any tips for me?" The Mudkip gazed at the Whishcash, desperate for guidance.
"I guess I have one. Truth be told, I'm not that experienced when it comes to helping those look for a recruit but I'd say be charismatic." The Whiscash said confused and unsure by his answer.
"Charisma I could try that." Mudkip says to Whiscash.
"Like you have any." A familiar voice was heard behind Mudkip. It was Plusle and that bratty sister of his, Minun.
"You two again. Can't you see that I'm busy?" Mudkip asked, becoming irritated by the sight of them.
"I'll say it flat out. There is not a chance in hell that you'll be able to find a recruit." Plusle says, urging Mudkip to cry.
"Not a chance." Minun agrees with her brother. "You should just kill yourself." Minun, finally pushing Mudkip to the brink of crying.
"S-shut up!" Mudkip said. His eyes began to grow puffy, tears are beginning to form.
Mudkip runs past the two spoiled Pok mon and runs straight back to his home, crying and trying not to sob.
He finally sees his home and proceeds to run for it.
Suddenly this strange, omnious purple light appears above Mudkip. His crying stops and he looks up with high curiousity.
What is that? Mudkip thought to himself.
The purple light fades away, revealing a creature with bluish green skin with dark patches and a bulb on it's back. The Bulbasaur falls and lands on his stomach in front of Mudkip. Mudkip is shocked by this Bulbasaur's abrupt appearance. He takes a closer inspection on him and sees that he is unconcious and has a bruise on the right side of his head.
Suddenly the Bulbasaur wakes up in shock. He looks around at his enviorment.
Mudkip, worried about the Bulbasaur asks "Are you okay?"
The Bulbasaur quickly looks at Mudkip. All that Mudkip could see was confusion and fear. The Bulbasaur passed out again.
"Oh my god. Got to get you home." Mudkip says to the unconcious Pok mon.