A/N- Dear Lord I'm lazy at updating stuff. Lol it hasn't been updated since September? Lol I'm too lazy to check. I go back to school tomorrow (I'm on winter break) so like, it probably won't get updated for awhile, but whatever. Thanks for reading, this and being all cool with me being lazy. And also, I greatly apologize if this chapter doesn't relate whatsoever to the last one because after several months of not even thinking about this story, I hardly have a clue as to what it's about. But, you're here to enjoy the story, so-

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Chapter 2 - The Beginning of the End

Olimar and his group of tiny companions carefully step through the thin grass growing in the cavern they dropped into. A silent, musty breeze blows through the air, causing some of the pikmin to shiver. Particles of wet and dry dirt cling to the transparent helmet of Olimar's.

Their steps become less timid after awhile, and soon they're walking as if they're in the middle of a shopping mall. The pikmin become enthralled in the various grains of sand, dirt, and dust they kick up. Olimar feels the water covered walls of the cave, and he instantly knows something is amiss.

The captain quickly gathers the pikmin and attempts to proceed further into the cavern. Several of the pikmin try to keep him from continuing, but he ignores their pleading. The cave has piqued his curiosity, and there's no pulling him away now.

The air gradually gets colder and wetter, the further Olimar ventures. Condensation is beginning to form on his helmet, and the captain has to repeatedly wipe it away in order to see.

Several of the pikmin are picking at the ground, but Olimar doesn't take notice. He just continues forward, engaged in exploring the cave.

As the group reaches the back wall of the cave, the blue mist returns. A hole leading further into the cave awaits Olimar and his pikmin.

Although it is quite enticing, Olimar resists the urge to immediately continue downwards. This floor of the cave hasn't had any surprises, no treasure, no enemies, thus causing Olimar to stay.

Several of the pikmin remain closer to the front, digging in the ground. Olimar immidiately rushes over, his mind flying. He puts all of the pikmin to work, digging up the item of mystery. His excitement is bubbling out of him, a smile wide across his face, his eyes bright.

As the top of the item begins to show, the ground begins to tremble. Dust, sand, dirt, and rocks fall from the ceiling. A once small stream of water is now larger, and a threat towards the pikmin. Olimar falls to the ground, hoping that whatever's happening won't kill him.