High Octane Nightmare Fuel

Me : *Shot* Before you ask, I KNOW that I haven't updated in forever. I KNOW that. Fear not, PMD: SDBL (Silver Darkness and Black Light) and TTI shall be updated soon. If anything, this proves I'm alive. So… can I get a "Hell Yeah!" to Horror? *Silence* Fine, be that way. Anyway, like the title says, this is about the darker side of the Pokémon company! DUN DUN DUN! Join Alexis, Mike, and Charlotte as they discover that the Pokémon World isn't all rainbows and butterflies…

Alexis : An Anime Fangirl does not own Pokémon nor anything else here.

- High Octane Nightmare Fuel -

- The Dark Side of Pokémon -

"And then… THEY KILLED HIM!"

"Charlotte, that wasn't scary."

Charlotte, a petite brunette huffed in annoyance. She turned her cold brown eyes at the friend who said that, a long black-haired guy by the name of Mike. He sneered at her before turning to Alexis, a rather tall blonde with cool green eyes.

The three friends were traveling together on their way to Lilycove City when they realized that it would become nightfall and they weren't even half-way to the city, and Fortree City was already too far to turn back. So they had decided to camp out in Route 121.

"Guys," said Alexis, who didn't want a brawl to start from just a lame ghost story. "Don't fight. But, I DO side with Mike If you're going to tell us a scary story, it has to be good."

Charlotte threw her arms up in annoyance. She was the one who had suggested that they tell ghost stories to pass the time (since they nothing better to do.) She just wanted to have some fun with her friends.

"Okay then." the brunette almost hissed out. "Then YOU tell us a good ghost story."

"Fine." Alexis retorted. "First off, do you notice there is a SHIT TON of Pokémon that are scary to hell?"

Charlotte thought for a moment before agreeing. "Actually, yeah, there are some very freaky Pokémon out there."

Mike rolled his dark blue eyes. "Please, Pokémon are not scary. I mean, we're ALL Pokémon Trainers. Would we do this job with the Pokémon were scary?" he answered in a macho voice.

"Well, actually yes." Charlotte replied. "At least I would."

"And besides, what's the point of being a Pokémon Trainer if there's not some danger?" asked Alexis.

Mike sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose, realizing that he couldn't win with that agreement. "Well then, name one Pokémon that's frightening."

Charlotte snapped her fingers. "Got one, Cacturne."

"Hey, man, don't go hating on Cacturne!" Alexis said; she owned one by the name by Briar.

"I'm not, but you have to say they're creepy. They're a four foot scarecrow made from cactus that stalks desert wanderers at the dead of night."

Alexis opened her mouth to retort, but she closed it and sighed. "Fine, I got a story for you."

- Cacturne, the Scarecrow Pokémon. It becomes active at night, seeking prey that is exhausted from the day's desert heat. -

Amanda sighed. What had possessed her to come through the desert? She was already tired from her hike from Mount Chimney, and also was her Grumpig, Springy.

She took out her water bottle, looking at the small amount of the precious liquid that it had. "Springy, you can have the rest." she said, giving the water bottle to the purple and pink pig.

He shook his head. He was thirsty, but his Trainer needed it more. His psychic power could keep him going for a bit more.

"Take it. It's a command." Amanda demanded, shoving it into the Grumpig's hand. Springy regretfully drank the rest of it. He always did what she said.

The Trainer and her Pokémon walked for awhile, they did not know for how long; Amanda regretfully didn't bring her Poké Nav. But soon, they found something.

"Hey! It's a cactus!" exclaimed Amanda, pointing a finger at the small cactus that was somehow growing in the burning hot desert.

She took out a small knife that she kept with her, and cut through the tough plant fibers. Springy looked on, feeling wary.

When she finally cut through it all, she took the cactus she cut and drank the water that was inside in a heartbeat. Springy walked forward, still having a nagging feeling that something was about to go wrong…

Amanda's eyes bugged out. "Drink cactus juice, it'll quench ya!" She then processed to do the worm. "Nothing quenchier!"

"IT'S THE QUENCHEST!" she screamed like a manic, holding the cactus-made cup. Springy sighed, and took the cactus cup and threw it over his shoulder. He should had known that the cactus juice wasn't good for her.

"Why are you on fire?" Amanda asked, looking at him oddly. He took her hand; he was getting her out of this desert and to a city fast.

"How did we get in the middle of the ocean?" Amanda questioned, not fighting as her Grumpig started to drag her; grinning ear to ear.

When they left, golden eyes opened, glaring at the two.

It was nightfall when Springy had found a small and out-of-the-way cave they could be safe. Amanda was still high on the cactus juice, grinning and laughing at her fake images that her mind made. Springy didn't know what he was going to do with her. He placed himself as the sentry to look out for any dangers.

The searing desert heat had sapped all the energy out of the psychic pig. He was falling fast asleep. He would have been in deep sleep when he heard Amanda exclaim "It's… a GIANT MUSHROOM! MAYBE IT'S FRIENDLY!"

He snapped his head up; his dark purple eyes wide open. His Trainer was in front of him, her arms in the now cold desert air.

Coming towards them were a large group of seemly large cacti; silent, like a dark shadow. Was he losing his mind? The desert heat must had gotten to him, or maybe he was still asleep…

He ignored it, going back to sleep, which would be his last and most grave mistake. In more ways than one.

Amanda went running to the walking cacti, not knowing that she should be running the other way. The cactus juice she drank was still in her system, messing with her brain. "Hey guys! I didn't know there was going to be a party! Let's dance!"

The cacti walked steadly on towards the dancing human, acting like a complete idiot. She laughed to her death as they ripped her to ribbons with their sharp thorns.

Springy woke up again to the sound of thorns across stone. His eyes met cold hard yellow ones. And he knew then that his fate was sealed.

The Cacturne ate until they were stuffed, and they hid the bones in the cave. They stood stiff like statues when they saw the sun coming up to greet the world with it's warm golden rays. They would wait until night came again. As is the way of the Desert Shadow.

"So, what do you think?" asked Alexis, who was done finishing her story that she made up.

Mike and Charlotte looked at the blonde, that they were shocked that the girl could tell a story that good… and that creepy.

"Damn girl, I was about to pee my pants!" exclaimed Charlotte, who had forgotten her dilemma about her horrible storytelling skills.

"I have to say, that WAS creepy," admitted Mike, who was mildly impressed with his friend's story. "That's what they call 'nightmare fuel.'"

"No, I would call it 'high octane nightmare fuel.'" argued Charlotte excitedly. Mike didn't fight with her. Alexis took a bow. She was proud that she could tell such a good story (and scare her friends as well.)

"So, want me to continue?" asked Alexis. Her two friends looked at each other, before nodding to her. "Which one do you want to hear next?"

Me - And we're done! I believe this is going to be my revival on. Alexis's question is directed to YOU. Which Pokémon do you want to hear about next? I have a few planned, but if you have an unorthodox one, post it in a review!

The Pokédex info was from Diamond, before you ask. And the title was from TVTropes.

There was an obvious Avatar : The Last Airbender reference there. I couldn't resist. XD Tell me in a review as well!

The chapters would be as long as I normally write, but these stories are meant to short.

Amanda and Springy - Review please!