In Ember Town - Ember Arena... DUSK

CHARMANDER's Point Of View.

I'm currently in a seat at Electabuzz Static's concert, sitting next to Chimchar.

During one of the songs, a Bidoof runs up onto the stage clinging onto Static before he is eventually taken away by his guards.

Static has just finished his last song when he makes a speech to the audience.

"Did everyone enjoy the concert?"

The crowd, along with me and Chimchar screams in applause. The crowd consists of 999 Pokémon from all over the country. This was the only amount Electabuzz would allow, otherwise there would be thousands more.

I look over to Chimchar who is crying in excitement. I guess he really did deserve to come. My anger at Mudkip fades. I guess I should apologise to him when I see him next.

"That's great! So in gratitude of you all coming to my concert, a lucky 5 of you will be joining me on an expedition around Mount Tremble. From the base of the mountain, we will be taking a direct path to the peak to discover gems of all sorts."

The crowd, again, yearns in excitement.

"So, in my hand I hold my electric guitar. Inside the guitar are the names of every guest in this arena today! I will choose 5 names out of this guitar without looking, and these will be the chosen members for the expedition."

The audience gasps as he reaches his hand inside the guitar sound hole, and pulls a piece of white paper out.

"The first member of the expedition will be the Skitty in seat 882!"

The spotlight focusses on the pink cat as she squeals in happiness. "Eeek! I can't believe I was picked! I'm so happy right now!"

"The second member of the expedition is... Chimchar in seat 900!"

My jaw drops. Chimchar. Chimchar was picked! I look over at the monkey who is of course, celebrating. "Way to go, Chimmy!" I smile and wrap my arms around him.

"Also joining us on the expedition is the Duosion in seat 663."

"Goodness gracious. I certainly did not expect that at all. I've got some celebrating to do!" The Duosion chuckles in joy.

"Fourth, in seat 329 is Servine!"

"Marvelous. This expedition will be splendid." The Servine raises her head in pride.

"And lastly is..."

In Ember Town - Squirtle's house... DUSK

MUDKIP's Point Of View.

"And why do we have to ask these two to help us?" Treecko rolls his eyes.

"They're my friends! Why not? We'll need help, won't we?"

"I guess so. Okay. Are you going to knock on the door, or what?"

I roll my eyes and knock with my fist three times onto the door to be let in by Squirtle himself. "Yo, Mudkip. Who's you're friend?"

"Uhh- he's Treecko. Well, would you like to travel with us to the top of Mount Tremble to save our friend? He's a Shellder."

In a moment, Squirtle has decided and answers with, "Sure. What happened to him anyway?"

"We'll tell you on the way. Just grab you're girl, and let's go!" Treecko seems in a rush and I know why. The concert's probably over and we won't be able to talk to him.

And with that, Treecko, Squirtle, Torchic & I head towards Ember Arena while I explain what happened to the cursed Shellder.

In Ember Town - Ember Arena... DUSK

"And lastly is Charmander in seat 901!"

"Wh-what!?" Hearing that the Charmander is my best friend; I'm shocked! "Why did he call out Charmander's name?"

"It's for the expedition. The Pokemon he calls are going on an expedition to Mount Tremble. That is why we're seeing Electabuzz Static about Shellder." Treecko answers. "Just wait till everyone leaves."

"All right- come on. Let's speak to the guy." Treecko announces.

And with that, Squirtle, Torchic and I follow.

"Giggles. I'm so excited!" Torchic snickers.

"Just keep your mouth shut! There's only a slight chance he'll let us go. And I don't want you ruining it! That goes for all of you." Treecko pulls off his BlackGlasses as he approaches my idol.

"Sir. Electabuzz Static. Me and my friends are in need of assistance."

"Huh? What are you bunch doing in here?" Electabuzz looks at each of us individually before shaking his head.

"Gosh! We're not here for your autograph! Just listen! We need your help with something!" Torchic squeaks.

"Babe.. Be nice." Squirtle whispers to the chick.

"How repulsive! Why should I help you if you are so disrespectful?" Electabuzz roars at us, scaring me a little.

"Someone needs to calm down. Giggles." Torchic hides a grin on her face.

"Sec-!" Electabuzz Static tries to call for security, but I stop him.

"WAIT!" I scream. "P-please, sir. I-I-I. We. Um. We need to... Uhh. Um. Save Shellder." I'm so nervous I can barely get any words out of my mouth, and I'm saved by Treecko who continues what I was trying to say.

"Sir! We need help getting to the top of Mount Tremble. We don't know the way and this guy-... our friend... needs help! He was captured by a Salamence and his life is at stake. Please help us get there."

"Oh.. Fine! I'll help you find you're friend. But teach that Torchic some manners."

"Giggles. Sorry Mr. Static." Torchic smiles.

"And teach that Mudkip how to conjure a proper sentence!"

I slouch in embarrassment.

"Yo, Mr. Static. Don't be mean to Mudkip. He was just really nervous finally meeting you. He's a big fan- that's all." Squirtle sighs, giving me a wink.

I smile at him in gratitude as Electabuzz apologises. "Well it's a pleasure to meet you, Mudkip." He gives me a pat on the head before chuckling happily.

"All right. So be back here at dawn tomorrow. We're not waiting for slackers. So if you're not here by dawn, we're leaving without you!" he gives another smirk and walks over to his workers to help pack up.

"Ok, we'll see you tomorrow! Giggles." Torchic scatters away, pulling Squirtle behind her.

"Catch ya, later, Mudkip." Treecko puts on his BlackGlasses again and walks away in the same direction as the other two.

I feel a tap on my shoulder and I turn to find Electabuzz Static again. "So do you want my autograph?"