Here's Chapter 3. Thank you to EkaSwede and Bustman for reviewing the last chapter. I hope you enjoy!
Chapter 3: Dreams and Wishes Of Beginnings
As Charmander lay in his cabin, he thought about all that happened that day. He had found somebody who he thought could definitely be his rescue team partner. He had found what he thought he deserved to find. He was happy that he could finally help all Pokémon in need, and to shut up Team Sneak Attack.
He wondered about what Pikachu told him about being a human. Could that really happen? He thought. Could a human really turn into a Pokémon? Charmander found it hard to believe. But, he also found some interest in the whole situation. This was a mystery, and he would be more than willing to be the detective.
As he thought, he also wondered how Pikachu was feeling in the moment. Waking up in a place that's completely brand new and not knowing how you arrived there is a lot to grasp in a short period of time, especially if you're human and you woke up as a Pokémon. All these guesses on Pikachu's emotions made Charmander uneasy. If this whole scenario became hard for him to cope, he wouldn't want rescue teams worries as well.
He hoped that wasn't true. Charmander had waited so long for a friend to come along and be the first two members of their rescue team. It wouldn't be the same if he had to start it by himself. At the beginning, all responsibilities would be for him to take care of, he would have to do missions alone, if he got ambushed he would have no back up, and most of all, he always wanted a best friend. He never had one before, so he felt like he deserved it. He hoped with all his heart that Pikachu would be that friend. Thinking about if he declined made Charmander's eyes water. He rested his head on his paws as he turned to his right side to look out at the sky. He saw a gleaming light shoot across the black blanket about him, and he closed his eyes, and wished. "I wish that I have found my best friend."
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As he slept, Pikachu found himself in another dream.
Pikachu
It's…It's that place again. How do I end up here all of the sudden? What is this? Where am I?
It cannot be real. It can't because I met that Pokémon today. Charmander I think it was? Yes! It was a Charmander. I met him and he let me sleep in a vacant house. So I must have fallen asleep. And this is a dream. Yep, it's all a dream, I hope.
"Helloo…" I heard a voice cry out. I looked over to follow the voice, and I saw the shape again. It was as close as it was last time. It didn't move any closer, so I pounced on the opportunity to talk to it.
"Hello? Can you hear me?"
"Yes. Thank goodness. I was afraid I would get cut off again." Its voice was clear now, and it was as gentle as the last time it spoke.
"Who are you?"
"My name is Lapras."
"Lapras? You mean you're a Pokémon?"
What is it with all these Pokémon coming to me?
"Yes I am. Just like Charmander."
"You know Charmander? How?"
"I just know. He's a very good little fellow. He really wants you to be his friend."
"Why me? Doesn't he have any other friends?"
"Sadly not. He isn't very lucky in that department. It's a complete shame though. He's such a kind person. He really deserves a friend."
I looked down at what could possibly the floor. I felt immense pity for that Pokémon. Everyone deserves a friend, no matter who you are. But, I still didn't understand why I'm so necessary. "But why do I have to be his friend. Why is it only selective to me?"
"I can't say at the moment. But soon…" Lapras's shape slowly deteriorated.
"Wait! Please tell me more!" But it was too late. Lapras had left me once again alone, but I felt myself waking from my slumber.
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Pikachu awoke to a bright and shiny morning, and reflected on his past dream. These dreams are getting weirder and weirder by the minute. What so special about me that I have a person, correction, Pokémon talking to me through my dreams? Pikachu then remembered Charmander. Lapras said that Charmander wanted me as a friend. Well, I might as well do it. Who knows? Maybe he will turn out to be a cool per-Pokémon. I have to get used that.
Pikachu got up, stretched his arms while letting out a big yawn, and suddenly he felt a shock in his cheeks. He jumped from the shock, and he slowly touched his cheeks, giving off another electrical shock. Just great. One MORE thing I have to get used to.
He walked out of his little house, and he saw Charmander sleeping while sitting down a couple paces away. "Charmander?" Pikachu called, waking the fire Pokémon up.
"Oh, hey. Sorry, I guess coming here early in the morning on 5 hours of sleep wasn't the best idea."
Pikachu laughed. "Yeah I don't think it is." Suddenly, another electrical shock came from Pikachu's cheeks. "Ow!" He yelped, not being used to being zapped from the inside.
"Ooh, electrical shocks. Those do hurt."
"Why do they keep happening?"
"Well, you are an electric Pokémon, and most know how to control them without suffering any pain. But, if you're human, I guess you don't know how to do that."
Just then, in the distance, Charmander heard a voice. "Wait a sec, did you hear that?"
"Hear what?"
"Shh. Listen."
Pikachu waited for a noise, and he heard the voice as well. "It sounds like someone calling for help."
Charmander felt a hint of happiness. His and Pikachu's first rescue mission could be rapidly approaching. "We should go see what it's about."
Pikachu nodded. The two ran off in the distance of the voice, while Charmander slid on his good luck coin necklace he had been carrying.
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Pikachu and Charmander soon reached a huge clearing with what looked like a opening to a cave, which was covered in vines, leaves, and grass. Right in front was a Wurmple, pacing back and forth shouting the word 'help'.
"What's the matter?" Charmander asked the worried Bug Pokémon.
"Oh you have to help me! Me and my friend Weedle were slithering off to play, when the ground starting shaking, and then a big rock came and made him fall into the cave!"
"Oh no, that's terrible!" Charmander gasped.
"I would go in there all by myself but I'm too little!" shrieked the young Pokémon.
"Don't worry. We'll go in the cave and find your friend. Won't we Pikachu?" Charmander turned his attention to Pikachu, hoping he would go along.
"Sure we will."
Charmander grinned. "Your friend will be all right. We'll rescue him."
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Wurmple cheered.
Charmander gave a look at Pikachu, and then the both entered the cave in search of Weedle.
And there's chapter three! I hoped you all liked it. In the next chapter, Pikachu and Charmander search for Weedle, and Charmander ultimately asks Pikachu if he would like to be in a rescue team.