Chapter 2: The Letter, and Charmy's Suprise

The next morning I got up, and saw I was still a Treecko. My room was green, and my bed was a pile of soft leaves, perfect for a grass type pokemon like me (at the moment anyway). I also had a desk with a computer. This suprised me a bit since I never thought that a pokemon would live like a human would, but I remembered what Vector said yesterday.

(flashback)

"Humans used to live here a long time ago, but they moved out. They left behind a lot of their stuff when they went away, and the pokemon on the island decided to improve their lives using their old technology."

(end flashback)

I was sure those weren't his exact words, but that was what he basically said. I was still confused as to why I was a Treecko, but I decided to not dwell on that now. Besides, I had a lot to do today as Vector said our rescue team starter kit comes in today. However, I still felt exhausted, so I decided to get more sleep. When I got up, it was 11:30 A.M., and I was in better condition than before. I got out of my room, and saw Vector at the door waiting for me, but he was asleep. "He must have gotten up early..." I thought. I woke Vector up, then I noticed he had on a small set of headphones on as well as a gold chain necklace around his neck. Apparently there was more to the likeness to his namesake than personality, or way of talking. Vector then said, "Oh, your awake finally. The others are in the meeting room now." I followed Vector to the meeting room where the others were crowded around a small package labled, "To Team Chaotix HQ".

Mighty then said, "Before one gets a rescue kit, a team has to get a team name by the time the delivery of the kit is made. Good thing you came along when you did Sam, otherwise we'd have to wait another year before getting a second chance at the Rescue Team test." Espio opened the package, and there was a note from the Pokemon Rescue Team council. The group who are in charge of screening the test results, and officially allowing the formation of rescue teams based upon said results.

The note read: "Dear Vector,Charmy, Espio, Mighty, and Sam of Rescue Team Chaotix: Congratulations, you are now officially members of the Pokemon Rescue Force family! You joined with the courage and determination it takes to be a rescue team, and I'm proud to say that all of you passed all your training tests with flying colors! I have also heard about the rescue job involving the young Caterpie, with the help of this Treecko named Sam whom joined the team prior to getting your package. Normally, the rules of the PRT Organization frown upon unlicensed pokemon doing rescue work, as well as recruiting members before obtaining their badges, but with the current situation in the world today, and seeing as you would get this package the following day anyway we decided to let it slide just this once. We were impressed by how such young pokemon acted in such a professional manner, and feel you may have little trouble getting started. Again, congratulations on becomng a rescue team. Make sure you be careful out there, and help others whenever possible. But above all, have fun. Signed, Flygon. Head Chairman of the Pokemon Rescue Team Council."

Vector stared wide-eyed at the signature. Flygon was once part of one of the greatest rescue forces in known history! And this letter was handwritten too! Vector then said, "This is gonna be framed and put on display boys! It'll be right next to our rescue team certification diploma!" He cheered enthusiasticly as he held both the letter and the diploma in both hands as he laughed cheerfully. Espio took the papers, and proceded to get them ready for framing. He didn't show it, but he was just as excited as Vector right now. I then noticed a set of egg-shaped pendants with wings affixed to the sides. I then said, "I guess these are our badges? They don't look like much to me." Mighty then said, "That's because we just started. When we start working, we'll gain points that'll help boost our rank, thus making our badges more impressive. There's the Normal rank, our current status. Then next step is the Bronze rank, then the Silver, then Gold. I think there are others, but I'm not sure. Since Vec's goal is to form the greatest rescue team, I think he may know of any remaining ranks in that case."

The final two things were a newspaper, and the box everything came in. The box itself was our toolbox used to store our items during missions.

Vector then said, "I know there's a Platinum rank, and maybe at least two others after that, but I'm not sure." Espio came back and said, "The documents are framed. And I think I heard Pelliper bring some mail in just now as I heard his wings flapping a minute ago." Charmy walked out and used String Shot to open the mailbox, and then crawled inside. He came out with an envolope in his mouth. When I took it, Charmy began singing, "WE GOT A MISSION, WE GOT A MISSION!" Vector then yelled "Quiet Charmy! I wanna know what the note says!" I then read aloud, "We heard about you from Caterpie's mother. Please help. Two of our friends, a couple of Magnemite got stuck together when a magnetic wave surged through Thunderwave Cave while exploring. They then got lost after that while we tried to guide them out to get help for their condition. It isn't enough to form a Magneton, so please help!"

Mighty then said, "This doesn't sound good. We gotta help!" Vector then said, "Ok, here's the plan. Charmy, Sam and I will go to this cave, and help. You two stay here in case another job comes along." We put the items Butterfree gave us into the toolbox, and then we hiked towards the cave mentioned in the letter. Charmy saw two Magnemite outside the entrance, and said, "Hey guys, those must be our first clients!" One of the Magnemite said, "Thanks for coming so soon! Please, our friends are waiting for you!" We quickly charged in to find the two missing Magnemite. During the adventure, a couple of pokemon proved to be somewhat challenging, even with a type disadvantage. However the experiance we earned was obviously worthwhile as halfway throught he cave, Charmy evolved into a Kakuna. However, since Kakuna aren't that mobile, Vector had to carry Charmy, which wasn't too hard since Vector was pretty strong. Charmy then said, "Aww, I didn't wanna evolve!" His whiney retort was symbolic of kids his age, but it suprised me anyway seeing as how that he was a Kakuna now he still had the same childish voice. When I asked Vector this, he said, "Charms is only six years old, nad since bug pokemon usually evolve fast, h's still a kid. Even once he becomes a Beedrill he still has a while to grow up."

Charmy kept complaining about his evolution, and I noticed Vector was getting impatient. I then said, "Charmy, evolving isn't a bad thing. Even though some pokemon go their whole lives without evolving, in your case and in certai others evolution is a nessesity." Charmy then said with a confused face, "Nessese-what?" I then said, "It means that it's usually for the best. Evolution makes you stronger, allows you to use new abilities, and gives you a new look." Charmy then said, "You mean, I'm stronger now!?" I then said, "Yes, but not by much. Right now the only thing that's changed is your defensive abilities, lck of movement, and that you now know the move Harden. This move ups your defense even higher. But you still know Poison Sting and String Shot, so you can still attack. It wont be long before you evolve again, so just keep battling. Once you evolve this one last time you'll be at your strongest and learn a wide variety of new attacks." Charmy was no longer disapointed about evolving, and looked forward to his next evolution.

Vector then said, "Say, how do you know so much?" I then said, "I'll tell you later." We left it at that. Eventually, we found the two Magnemite and saw their problem. Like the letter said they were fused together by a strong magnetic wave. I then said, "Ok, how do you suppose we fix this problem?" One of the two Magnemite said, "If you just take us out of here, the magnetic wave should weaken alowing us to be free!" Vector then said, "Well, you guys are the experts on that! Come on boys, let's go!" we escorted the Magnemite out of the cave, where they became separated again! The four Magnemite were overjoyed, and gave us five hundred of those gold coins as thanks. We also got a Cheri Berry and something called a Reviver Seed. Cheri Berries are a small spicy berry that helps cure paralasis of ay kind. I never heard of a Reviver Seed though. Vector told me they have a special power that rejuvinates a KO'd pokemon, bringing them back to full strength. The seed then becomes an ordinary seed afterwards though.

When we got back to HQ, we told Espio and Mighty the news and about Charmy's evolution. Mighty then said, "Charmy, I found something I think you'll like. I was gonna save this for once you became a Beedrill since only then you'd be able to use it, but I got these for you." Mighty pulled out an orange vest and a pilot's helmet from under the couch and put them on the table. I pictured a Beedrill in this getup and saw it was perfect. These clothes were what Charmy always wears in the Sonic games, so this was getting better and better by the minute. Charmy loved the gift even though he didn't like getting clothes. He hopped back to his room to rest, as he towed the helmet and vest away with a line of silk. Tomarrow, the rescue jobs should start pouring in, so I decided to get some sleep as well.

To be continued...