Chapter One: Wash up Beauty

I passed this game a couple of times and I can never get enough of it. It gave me inspiration to write this. I hope you all enjoy it.

Love is something I have trouble finding, actually have trouble understanding. I was always alone and well, being alone never gave me an outlook of the subject. I guess the reason why I was alone is that I was afraid to even be with the other Pok'emon especially the Wigglypuff Guild. It was always my dream to be an apprentice and explore new places. But I am just a cowardly Riolu that can't do anything right. I tried once but I chickened out. I raced to the beach and watched the Krabby blow out large bubbles. The bubbles glimmer beautifully as if it was floating diamonds in the sky. "I will never figure out the secrets to my Relic Fragment." I said, pulling out a piece of stone with unusual markings on it. Then I heard mumbling from the distance. I followed the sound and found a Pok'emon I have never seen before, lying unconsciously on the sand. I raced towards the strange. "Hey, are you okay?" The stranger woke up and I froze for a brief moment. "Are you hurt?"

"Yeah, I am fine." The Pok'emon replied. "I don't think I have any injures." Then she looks at herself and her eyes widened. "What is going on here? Why do I have pawns? And a tail?"

"Well, you must be a Vulpix. I have never seen a Vulpix before but I heard about them." I said, staring at her. "Why are you so shock? You are a Pok'emon just like me."

"But I am not supposed to be a Vulpix. I am supposed to be a human being." The stranger said. "This can't be happening."

"A human? But you look more like a Pok'emon than a Human." I said. She must have lost her mind when she was unconscious or cast out to sea but I couldn't help but stare into her violet eyes. I heard that staring into a Vulpix's brown eyes will turn anyone into stone, but this Vulpix has violet eyes and I am turning into mush. "My name is Rico by the way."

"My name is Amber." She replied.

"So where did you came from?" I asked.

"I don't remember." She said, scratching her head. "I can't remember anything." She then looks around the beach. "Where am I?"

"You are at the beach. Treasure Town is up ahead here." I explained.

"I don't remember being here. All I can remember is being human and my name." Amber explained. "Why can't I remember anything else?"

"Hey don't push yourself." I said, watching her with so much distress. She is a weird one but at the same time, I couldn't get my eyes off her. "I will help you in any way I can. But now we have to take you to shelter and you must be hungry."

"You will really help me." She said.

"Yeah, you seem to be a nice Pok'emon." I said, scratching my head and blushing at the same time. "I…well…"

"Thank you so much Rico, you are too kind." Amber said, letting out a smile. "I will repay you someday." Then a Koffing and Zubat appeared in front of them and knocked me down but she caught me in time. "Are you okay?" All I can do is blush in front of her. Little did I knew, my Relic Fragment tumbled down in front of bullies.

"Thanks for the gift pal." Koffing teased, grabbing the Relic Fragment.

"See you later losers." Zubat added, racing away to the Beach Cave.

"Oh no, they took my treasure. What am I supposed to do?" I said. My eyes dropped to the ground. I knew I didn't stand a chance but something weird stirred inside me that boost my confidence. I turned to Amber. "I need to get that back. It is important to me. Can you help me please?"

"Of course, I will assist you in any way." She replied, standing up on her four legs. "I will do my best." We entered the Beach Cave and somehow, I was following her instead of the other way around. "I have a feeling they went that direction."

"How do you know for sure?" I asked. "We might be going the wrong way."

"Well, your Relic Fragment has your scent and I am following your scent." She explained. "So I am basically tracking you with my nose." I didn't know if that was smart or plain awkward. "We will get your treasure back." However, I believed her. I can pour my whole trust to her without a second thought. Why? I just met her and yet, she seems so perfect. Throughout our search, we came across wild Pok'emon that was itching for a fight. She was strong for a human and I was amazed that I can put up a fight as well. "We are close. Your scent is strong up ahead." At the end of the Beach Cave, there they are.

"Wow, you were right." I said.

"I can't believe they followed us all the way here." Koffing said.

"I think we underestimated them." Zubat added.

"Bring back my Relic Fragment…" I snapped.

"Not a chance, if you want it back you have to fight us." Zubat said. Koffing laughed evilly as I was shaking. "Are you scared? You are shaking very bad." Yes, I was scared. What happened if I get beaten down? What happened if I don't get my Relic Fragment back? Suddenly, Amber grabbed my hand. I turned to her and found her smiling sweetly at me.

"Don't worry Rico, I will be here for you." Amber said.

"Thank you Amber…" I replied, blushing in front of her. I turned to bullies and somehow, I gained confidence once more. "I AM GOING TO FIGHT YOU TO GET MY TREASURE BACK SO GET READY!"

"I like to see you try weakling." Koffing teased. We battled them and they were hard. Fortunately, Amber was by my side and had my back. In no time, we defeated both of them and got my Relic Fragment back. "You are going to get it someday." They both dashed away, leaving us alone. "You will see."

"We did it." I said, picking up my treasure. "And it is all thanks to you Amber."

"I didn't do anything. I just gave you a hand." Amber said. "Well, I guess I should get going. I mean, I am not hurt or anything so you don't need to help me."

"Wait, how about we become an explorer team together." I said.

"Explorer Team?" She said, staring at me with confusion.

"It is a team that gets to do missions in mystery dungeons. I want to discover the secrets to the Relic Fragment I have and also we might be able to figure out about you and where you came from." I explained, showing her my treasure. "I tried so many times but I am such a coward but today, just being with you just gave me the confidence to get my treasure back. So please don't go." She was blushing in front of me and she was very cute. "So Amber will you be my partner? I promise that you won't regret it." She then let out a smile.

"I guess it will be fun." Amber said. "Also I have nowhere to go and you are my first friend so I guess it makes sense to be with you. So yes, I will love to be your partner." That is when I met the only person that truly matter to me.