Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Shadows of the Past

Chapter 2

Registration

The house was a nice one. It was high up on the mountain side and gave a good view of the city. The structure was partially within the side of the mountain and opened to the caves as well.

However it was rather empty on the inside. The few furnishings were a table and chairs and a fireplace.

"Seems a little threadbare..." Lucario said

"Well with all the refugees I would imagine they would be short. Besides if we do well as a team we should have enough to improve this place." Gardevoir reasoned.

Lucario headed back outside. "Well then let's go register!"

"What? Normal Rank?"

"Sorry, them's the rules."

"But, but, were way more skilled that that!" Lucario complained

"Lucario, hush! The reason were normal rank is because none of the work we've done is official. Besides rank doesn't matter so much as seeing the smiling faces of Pokémon once we rescue them!" Gardevoir's eyes shined.

Lucario stifled a laugh. "That sounded incredibly cheesy."

"It did not!" Gardevoir protested.

"Actually I'd have to agree with your friend on that, miss." Said the Haunter at the desk.

"Hmmph!"

"Anyways... Take these forms to the Ninjask over there. He'll register them and then your free to begin your work as an official Rescue/Exploration team."

"All right!"

Lucario was making his way towards the registration room when someone rushed past him shoving him to the ground.

"Outta the way kid."

The Pokémon, a Toxicroak, headed out of the headquarters.

Lucario stood up quickly. "Hey! Get back here!"

He was about to run after him when Gardevoir grabbed his wrist. "Leave it. We have better things to tend to than some jerk."

"Fine..."

They entered the registration room and handed their form to Ninjask. He handed them a pack. "This is a bag in which to hold all your gear. It may look small but you'll be surprised how much it can hold."

"Cool!" Lucario reached for the pack.

"No, I'll be holding the gear!" Gardevoir said, taking the pack from his hands.

"What? Why?"

"Because the last time I let you carry the gear you and Garchomp ate all the food and then wasted our only quick orb playing speed tag. And that was only the first of many things to go wrong with that mission..."

"Fine..."

They left the room.

"All right. Now that were an official team lets go look at the mission board."

As they walked out of the hallway another figure walked past them. It was a Gallade.

Gardevoir blushed. She was about to say something when Lucario grabbed her wrist. "Leave it. We have better things to tend to than some jerk."

"H-hey!" Gardevoir protested.

He pulled her over to the mission board.

Gardevoir went over to the mission board and looked it over. "Hmm... I wonder which would be a good one. Here! This one!"

Kidnapping!

Client: Luxio
Objective: A group of wild Fearow kidnapped my friend, Sandshrew! Please help him!
Location: Tall Forest
Reward: Yellow Gummi

"Aww... Fearow? I've bad experiences with flying Pokémon. All stemming back to that mission that went horribly wrong... Can't we do another one? Besides the reward is crappy."

"No! That Sandshrew is in danger with every second we waste talking here. Go back home and get Garchomp! I will prepare the gear. Meet me by the flight area. Flying Pokémon are giving rescue teams rides to their destinations. We'll arrive faster at the forest." Gardevoir said.

"...Fine" Lucario said

"Great!" Gardevoir smiled and then ran off.

Lucario headed back to the house to wake Garchomp muttering "Whose the leader here?"

Lucario made his way towards their house getting lost several times. "Stupid city. Stupid buildings. Stupid Gardevoir. They all say I'm the leader but do I get to decide anything? Nooo! She always says 'we have to do this' 'What do you think your doing?' 'Follow me!'. Why make me the leader then?"

Looking around he found he had no idea where he was. Giving up entirely on navigating the streets he jumped up onto the rooftops and hopped across them towards the house. Reaching there he found Garchomp napping out in the sun.

Gently prodding him he said. "Wake up big guy. We have work to do."
Garchomp didn't stir.

"C'mon wake up!" Lucario said. Again no reaction. Garchomp kept on snoring.

"Wake up Garchomp!" He shouted again to no reaction. Then he tried to move his body. This resulted in Garchomp giving a yawn and then rolling over onto Lucario.

"AUGH! GET OFF! GET OFF!"

Garchomp gave a snort and woke up. "Huhwah?" He stood up.

Lucario stood up as well moaning in pain. The feeling soon faded and he said "We have a job now. Let's go."

Together the two of them departed to meet up with Gardevoir.

Thanks for reading. I'll get the next chapter up soon! ~Dragonexx

I believe some explanations are due:

Team Windriders (Turns out I haven't mentioned their team name yet...)

Lucario

The Leader

Personality: Brave, somewhat arrogant, determined, protective, energetic.

Lucario is the founder and leader of Team Windriders (He had wanted to call it Team Lucario but the others protested). The friendship of the three goes back to when they were a Gible, Riolu and Ralts. While they may have their arguments from time to time they really deeply care for one another. Lucario may act aloof at times but he will always stand up for others no matter what. In battle he manipulates the Aura along with his martial arts.

Gardevoir

The Brains

Personality: Caring, dreamer, hopeless romantic, tends to keep a level head in most situations acting as the voice of reason... but get her angry... _

Gardevoir has been friends with the boys since as long as she can remember. She always hung around with them back in the community they used to reside in. Within the group she is the smartest and is capable of planning far in advance to succeed on missions. During battle she generally keeps her distance using her psychic powers to aid and heal her teammates while attacking her enemies.

Garchomp

The Muscle

Personality: Docile, peaceful, lazy and generally sleeps a lot, despite first impressions he is more than just muscle and can be intelligent when he puts his mind to it.

Garchomp is the big man of the team. He generally spends his time sleeping or eating. However, despite his slow appearance he is very fierce when riled up. Should others (especially his friends) be threatened he will stop at nothing to protect them. He is quite good at solving disputes often settling arguments between Lucario and Gardevoir. In battle he relies on his size and strength to knock enemies aside.

Others:

Alakazam

Heads all Rescue and Exploration teams and runs the Hidden City. When the disasters first struck he telepathically sent a message telling refugees to head towards the city.

Gallade

Is in charge of the Exploration Teams who scout out new areas and investigate matters.

Toxicroak

Is the leader of another Rescue Team with questionable morals.