This is a kind of short chapter, but it is nonetheless important. Please enjoy this short installment.

Chapter 3: Dinnertime

With the leftover food from the group's journey, not to mention some of the food in Team Poké Pals storage (which was switched to Mountain Pass Town), they all had quite a banquet. Oshawott decided to muster up his courage and ask Eevee to sit next to him. He walked over to her, but only to find that little Azurill had asked first. Eevee said, "You could sit on the other side of me if you want."

"Thanks. That'd b-be g-g-great," Oshawott stuttered. He blushed and stood shyly in front of her. He tried controlling himself whenever he met her beautiful gaze. It was hard for him not to fall apart.

When everyone was gathered at the table, Thomas wanted to make this first toast. Hannah warned him, "If this is about conspiracies, eat your apple."

"Relax. Ahem," he said and cleared his throat. "I just wanted to thank everyone for joining us, both old friends and new." There was some applause, and then he continued, "I, on behalf of all four of us Poké Pals, wanted to thank Guild Master Wigglytuff for taking the time off his own busy schedule to help us start our new Guild. It's because of everyone's support we made it this far!" There was more applause. Thomas muttered to Piplup, "Anything to add?"

"Nope. You've pretty much said it all. I thought it was my job to make the first toast. I'm the leader," Piplup replied.

"Than you should've jumped right on it," Chimchar chuckled.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to make a toast," Wigglytuff offered a request.

"Sure, go ahead," Piplup approved.

"To Perfect Apples!"

"UM…HERE, HERE!" the new Guild apprentices hesitated.

"Okay, everyone. One your marks, get set…" Piplup started.

"CHOW TIME!" the other Pokémon exclaimed and cheerily ate.

Later that night, Team Poké Friends were talking about how excited they were about the Guild. Snivy claimed, "This is like a dream come true!"

"I know. We're now the Guild apprentices of the Exploration Team we idolize more than any other!" Tepig agreed.

"I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!" Pidove cooed. The three of them laughed, but their leader was lost in thought. Pidove tilted his head. "Oshawott, are you okay?"

"Huh? Oh, I'm fine," Oshawott chuckled nervously. He wished he had talked to Eevee more. He thought that since they are in a new town, he could have a new start, win her heart, and with luck, they can live happily ever after.

"Dinner was so good," Snivy continued.

"I'm stuffed!" Tepig claimed.

"That's rare of you," Pidove laughed. "Tepig? Stuffed? I have officially heard it all!"

"Hey!" Tepig said, but he, too, was laughing.

Minccino and Eevee were roommates and were getting to know each other. Minccino offered her condolences. "Sounds like you have had a rough childhood, Eevee. I'm so sorry."

"Thanks, Minccino. It's okay. What did you do before joining this Guild?" Eevee asked.

"Well," she started, "Sometimes I went around advertising the shops in town. When I heard Team Poké Pals were opening a Guild, I thought that it would be a good opportunity to do something with myself."

"That's cool!" Eevee smiled.

"Not really," Minccino said modestly.