PMD Explorers of Sky belongs to Spike Chunsoft.
- Thunder. – she said - My name is Thunder.
- Thunder, huh? It fits you. – the Riolu commented- I'm Lightning, pleased to meet you!
Thunder smiled slightly:
- Sorry I doubted you earlier- Lightning apologized- there has been an outbreak of bad Pokémon around these parts. Things have been a little lawless and it hasn't been safe ever since.
Right after he said that, Lightning felt someone shove him roughly, making him stagger forward and drop the mysterious stone he had on the sand:
- Oops, my bad. – a high pitched voice said behind him, sounding not at all apologetic
- Hey, what's the big idea!? – he turned angrily to the source of the voice, finding a Zubat and a Koffing sneering at him:
- Oh, come on. What are you gonna do, cry about it? – the Koffing taunted
- That's...
- Hey, this is yours, right? - The Zubat called, poiting at the stone lying on the sand
-W-what? Yeah, but...
-Sorry kid, - the Zubat interrupted, picking the stone from the sandy shore – we'll be taking that.
Lightning let out a strangled noise of surprise at the two Pokémon in front of him, ignoring the silent Pikachu behind him, who was glaring in disapproval at the duo. The Koffing laughed mockingly:
-What? Not going to make a move to get it back? What's the matter? Too scared?
Lightning flinched as if physically struck by the mockery, looking down in shame as the two thieves made their way towards the cave behind them. Only after the duo was out of sight that Thunder decided to speak up:
-Won't...you...get it back? - She asked, a defiant tone in her voice
The Riolu turned around, startled by the sudden inquiry, but looked down sadly:
-I want to... but there's no way I can face those two...
He sniffed a bit:
-But... it is my personal treasure... I can't lose it just like that...
-Then go get it back...- Thunder replied, as if stating the obvious
Such reply seemed to lift the Riolu's spirit, as he then looked at the cave with a determined expression:
-Yeah, I will! I won't just sit here feeling sorry for myself!
Lightning marched to the entrance of the cave, freezing as if his previous bravado had suddenly vanished:
-But that doesn't change the fact that I can't face them on my own... -
In his line of thought, he turned to look at Thunder's direction once again, only to see the Pikachu taking her leave towards the opposite direction:
-Um...hey! - Lightning called, catching her attention – I know we just met, but... Can I get you to help me?
The Pikachu put on a pensive expression, surprised by the request.
I have nothing to do with this, she thought, but...at the same time, it wouldn't hurt to help him. I have no idea where to go anyways...
After making up her mind, Thunder made her way back to the Riolu's side, nodding with an encouraging smile:
-T-thank you! - He exclaimed – Then let's go, after those thieves!
Both stared fiercely at the cave entrance and, together, entered the dungeon.