A/N Hello people of this is my first ever fanfic so I would really like some tips and comments if you liked the story PLEASE no flames. I will most likely edit and fix the story when I get more experience.

Big Brother Scrafty

Chapter 1

A scraggy walks towards a bush that appears to have sitrus berries on it. He smiles in delight when he sees them, then grabs all that he can to put in his pouch, yet he does it so that it isn't too noticeable. He doesn't want to attract any hungry pokémon. Berries now gathered, he walks in the opposite direction of the bush, out of the forest, and in to the desert. Walking further he trots to a small, and seemingly flourishing, oasis.

There are several Scrafty and Scraggy about and some turn their heads to see him walk in.

"Hi guys," he waves and some wave back, "I found more berries. Do you know where Boss is?" At the mention of food he gathers the whole gang's attention.

There had been an ambush by a rival gang a day or so ago, and most of the fighters were injured, yet their supply of berries and healing items had dropped drastically so there had not been nearly enough food or medicine to provide them. All uninjured were to scout for food or medicine so they weren't completely defenseless if the attackers decided to come back. Scraggy didn't know why or how but his senses were far better then his counterparts. Therefore he was usually sent on scouting missions for food if seriously needed, so it wasn't much different then what he normally did.

He gave some of his findings to the Scrafty caretakers, and a little to the scraggys who were hungry. Scraggy repeated his question and his, now very grateful, colleges pointed to the large dying oak tree.

The large dying oak tree was more commonly referred to as 'Uncle Oaks', for it was the birthplace of scraggy children, and was used as a conference room where secret elaborate plans were formed and discussed. Even though Uncle Oaks was leafless it truly was a sight to behold, for its branches reached over about 50% of the whole base, and it roots protruded out of the ground providing a play area for the scraggys. In its monstrous truck there was an enormous hole made by the three great oak trees that made it. In Uncle Oaks' 'entrance' there were gentle vines coming from above, providing an important cover for its occupants, mother or battle planner.

Scraggy walked up to the entrance of Uncle Oaks and called to the Boss before entering.

"Boss I found more berries," He stated with a fair amount of volume.

"Come in boy," Boss replied, "come in." Scraggy walked in and stood before the leader of the gang. Boss was always referred to as 'Boss' or 'The Leader', but never was he ever referred to as 'the boss' simply 'Boss' (it was considered rude to call him just 'the boss.') He was an impressive model of a Scrafty, for he had a very large crest and was the strongest of the gang. He had a supreme amount of patience, was very mature in most situations, and was a very good listener. Boss was also known to be able to talk his way out of any argument, but the way he did it made him seem far too cunning for his own good.

Boss gave Scraggy a delighted grin when he walked in then gestured to the table in the middle of the room. Scraggy placed rest of the food he had gathered on the rug made of leaves.

"I gave a lot of berries to the gang." Scraggy exclaimed. The other scrafty in the room set down his wooden clipboard (that seemed ready to break) and walked over to count the berries.

Kyat was an extremely fast and agile Scrafty with an intellect that was known far and wide throughout the scrafty mafia. Though it was considered good luck to actually make him talk –that wasn't work or tips related- for more then a minute or two because he wasn't prone to talking very much if at all. He was Boss' bodyguard, (though he didn't really need to be, for boss was strong enough on his own) but he was normally just used as Boss' primary assistant and caretaker. Boss was prone to working on plans or projects for far too long into the night and Kyat was the only one who could get him to sleep or rest for a bit. He also made sure that boss was eating correctly and didn't strain himself (he didn't let Boss out of his sight if he could help it)

Kyat was also extremely protective of Boss, and if foreign gang members merely implied a threat he had them down on the ground begging for mercy (this defense also applied to the gang). It was known that he thought his purpose of life was to keep Boss safe and take on any stress known to pokémon just to make a day easier for him. Because of this resolve Kyat was also in charge of most mandatory jobs, for example his foresaw food, medical supplies, and was basically the go-to guy for everything (Boss gave Kyat the jobs because Kyat was bored, and Boss didn't want to do it.)

"Good job my boy," Boss gave Scraggy a warm smile, "I can always count on you to find food with your excellent senses" scraggy gave a shy smile, then said 'hi' to Kyat, who gave a small nod back, then continued counting. Right before Scraggy was about to leave, Boss interrupted his departure,

"Scraggy you don't need to collect any more food, our stock is now full" Boss said enthusiastically. Scraggy nodded then, exited the tree then went to where the younger scraggy were playing.

"Storytellers here, storytellers here!" the young ones shouted excitedly. Scraggy gave a wide smile. The young ones were his main responsibility if one of them got hurt on his watch it was on him. Most of the scraggy mothers had to do other duties – or just really needed a break- so they left them with one of two caretakers, Scraggy himself, or Enew, Scraggy's best friend. Enew was a very energetic scraggy that could never sit still, and Enew's main job was to entertain the young ones when they were bored. He wasn't the primary caretaker, but he could take care of the young ones when Scraggy needed to do something for Boss.

Scraggy nodded to Enew, who saw him then started to run over to him, all of the young ones followed his example.

"What mission did ya do for Boss, tell me, tell me," Enew exclaimed excitedly. At the mention of 'Boss' and 'Mission' the young ones immediately got excited and sat down to hear the story. For Scraggy was known as the storyteller among the gang. Of course they knew his stories were false but sometimes the young one mixed reality with fiction and thought Scraggy was Boss' secret ninja (They thought this because after one of Scraggy's story's about him being a ninja a wild Darmanitan appeared. Scraggy was so scared for the children; his head butt was so strong it knocked the poor pokémon out in one hit. The children then decided that scraggy was ninja material.)

Scraggy sat down and began a tale of three wild Krookodiles and one berry bush. The gang, hearing the beginnings of one of 'The Storytellers' stories started to form a circle around him. Boss and Kyat, finished with all their duties, joined the circle story too. An atmosphere of calm and anticipation engulfed the gang. Yet unbeknownst to them someone was watching their every move.

Next day

Scraggy was watching the young ones when Boss unexpectedly shouted out,

"May I have everyone's attention!" Boss stated clearly, for he should never have to ask. All heads faced him. Kyat was standing, next to Boss, somewhat awkwardly with a pack on his back made of rugged vines that was half filled with berries.

"As some of you know strange kidnappings have been happening throughout our territory and I'm getting worried that something worst may come as of late. For this reason I'm sending Kyat," Boss gestured to him, "to patrol the perimeter of our territory for any strange happenings." Some members of the gang nodded in agreement.

"You know the drill, If Kyat doesn't comeback within one and a half days all of the older male scrafty are to search for him and carry him back if injured." At this, most of the male Scraftys looked at him in determination and in worry, for Kyat was Boss's most trusted warrior, advisor, and friend and if he couldn't come back in one piece something was definitely wrong. Kyat lowered his head to the ground in embarrassment at all of the worry directed towards him.

Boss patted Kyat's shoulder, and spoke to him in words only he could here. Kyat glared at him with a look that conveyed irritation and worry, to the gang's surprise, then saluted to them and took off. Scraggy was surprised that 1) Kyat willingly left Boss' side without complaint and 2) pokémon have been getting kidnapped!? How come pokémon were getting kidnapped and he – or any of the scraggys, due to their expressions- wasn't informed. Angered by this revelation Scraggy told Enew to watch the young ones, and went in to Uncle Oaks, for Boss had just slipped inside.

"Sir how come I was not informed about the kidnappings?" Scraggy asked in all his politeness. Boss then turned around and gave him a strange look. It was a look that conveyed surprise but also held something else... eagerness to tell. Scraggy had seen that same look in scraggys that were trying to hide a secret. The eagerness in the look didn't last long, but Scraggy had seen, the damage was done. Boss sighed.

'What's he hiding,' thought Scraggy.

"I didn't tell you or any of the scraggys," Boss exclaimed, "because I didn't want to worry them, the young ones would most likely cry and I didn't want to give them unwelcomed stress. Kyat will come back and inform me of any suspicious acts or events. We will fix this." Boss finished.

Scraggy look ashamed with himself for being suspicious of Boss and thanked him for the information. Scraggy then proceeded to walk out of uncle oaks.

Boss POV

I sighed, that was a close one. That scraggy is far too young to know of the violence and unfathomable filth this world has to offer.