I would like to thank slpytlak for being the first to review! Getting to the story, is there any way to help little Torchy when everyone is out to get him? There has to be someone who's willing to help…
Flippy paced back and forth trying to think of a way to help his crazy dog. He noticed Torchy perking up from his spot on the floor and ran to the door, pawing it. Flippy walked up to Torchy and only a few seconds later he heard knocking. Flippy immediately held Torchy and covered the dog's mouth to prevent it from barking and heard Flaky on the other side calling out "Flippy? I heard your dog went nuts, and I want to help!" Flippy was a little suspicious, but he opened the door and saw Flaky holding a strange hedgehog. Its body was white except its back was covered in grass as red as Flaky and it had sky blue flowers and forest green leaves on the sides of its head. Its gentle green eyes then looked nervous before it curled up into a grassy ball with its flowers giving it camouflage, just not a very convincing disguise. "May I come in?" Flaky asked, Flippy and Torchy moving aside to allow her.
Once inside Flaky introduced her new hedgehog "This is Hinata, well, at least that's what she told me" Flippy looked at the porcupine in disbelief about the hedgehog, Hinata, actually telling Flaky her name when he heard her say "That's my name, don't wear it out!" Flippy looked at Hinata with surprise written all over his face. "I'm a Shaymin, not a hedgehog just to let you know but I am close to one. And Torchy is a Houndour. Normally their found in packs so I'm surprised this one's by himself" the Shaymin informed. Torchy quizzically looked at Hinata before deciding she was a friend and licked her snout. Flaky told Flippy how she got Hinata "I found her yesterday on my doorstep. She was tired, hungry, and lonely so I couldn't leave her. Since I heard you got a weird pet too I thought maybe I should help, especially since Lumpy and Handy are out to get Torchy". Flippy looked to Torchy, who looked back with his ocean blue eyes with a silent plea for help, and accepted Flaky's offer. Hinata, noticing the established trust, asked "Got any ideas Rambo?" Ignoring what the Shaymin called him he told "I was thinking of giving him those pills I took when I had my flip out problems but not only did I throw those out, I don't want to accidently hurt Torchy if the pills poison him". Flaky asked him "How would that help?" "I didn't have problems after I… swallowed a handful of them. I have no idea what I was thinking but I think it worked" Hinata started chuckling and silently calling him "Emo!" with Torchy giving quizzical looks. Flippy ignored the Shaymin and turned his attention back to Flaky. "Did anyone else find any weird creatures too?" he asked. "Russell found an otter, Lifty and Shifty found two raccoons, and Splendid found a dragon" Flippy looked to Flaky and repeated "A dragon?" "Yeah, a blue one with red wings. He named it Wonder" Flippy could have remarked about the dragon's name but decided not to. Flaky then said "We could ask them for help" Flippy knew it wouldn't be much of a good idea to ask the thieves for help considering what Torcher did to them. "Lets go find Russell first, he's likely easier to find than a flying squirrel with super powers".
At the dock Russell was fishing with his new friend by his side. It was also a sea otter but it was orange with a creamy belly, snout, eyebrows, a spot on its back, and at the tip of its two tails. Two black streaks were visible on its cheeks, blue fins on its arms, and a teal coloured inner tube like structure around its neck. It also wore a red bandana on its head that had white polka dots. Russell petted his weasel telling it "Let's catch a big one, Lutra!" his pet replying back with "Bui! Bui!" Lutra stiffened then turned around and growled. Russell turned and saw Flaky and Flippy with Torchy and Hinata. Russell pulled back his line, unknowingly catching a small fish, and faced the four, particularly the bear and Houndour. Hinata then called out "It's a Buizel! I saw its back too, one spot means it's a girl!" The group stopped when they saw the look on the two otters' eyes. "Yar, I heard of your demon dog Flippy. That thing be a monster" Russell spoke in an attempted intimidating voice. The Buizel glared daggers at Torchy who retreated to Flippy's side. Without warning Lutra charged at the Houndour but was blocked by Hinata who shot a green ball of energy at the Buizel. Torchy then blew dark purple smoke at Lutra. She tried to look around but all she saw was tear inducing smoke. When she tried to move out she felt two fangs bite into her side and electricity sparkling all over her. The Houndour bit down harder and didn't seem to want to let go. She spun her two tails swiftly and lifted off the ground actually flying through the air with Torchy still hanging on to her. She quickly did a mid air flip and dropped Torchy in the sea and crashed into Hinata. The Shaymin shook off the blow but was punched by Lutra. The punch was so cold that Hinata was frozen in a block of ice. Lutra stepped back and looked to the water and saw nothing, perhaps the Houndour drowned. When she looked back at the frozen Shaymin she saw Torchy on top of the block of ice. His fur was dripping wet with sea water and his eyes were literally glowing yellow with malice. His teeth seemed to have grown sharper than before and he let loose an eerie howl that could make the sun retreat from the sky from fright. Before Torchy could charge at Lutra he heard Flippy yelling "Torchy no! Don't do it!" From his master's call Torchy instantly snapped out of it before things got out of hand. Without realizing it his body warmth had actually freed Hinata from her icy prison. Hinata asked the Houndour "Are you OK?" receiving a nod and bark. But Lutra wasn't done with them, she charged again at full speed with water surrounding her. But before she could connect the charge Russell threw the fish he caught and Lutra grabbed it in her mouth, content with the snack. "Lutra, come here" from the command the Buizel returned to her master's side. "Yar, that be a familiar sight! Reminds me of yer past outrages, Flippy. I guess it's not all gloom and doom for the landlubber mutt. What do ya think girl?" Russell looked to his Buizel and nodded, though she didn't quite understand what he meant by "past outrages". Flippy asked him "Think you can lend a hand about this situation?" Russell walked up to Flippy and shook his hand saying "You got yerself an ally, landlubber!" Flippy counting his lucky stars the otter didn't use his hook hand.
Two new characters in one chapter! Plus three mentioned as well. In case you're wondering about the new raccoons they're names are Pound and Yen. Wonder will be introduced next by the way. About Hinata, she's a bit timid like Flaky but there is her more brave side. She's also very spunky and a little sassy underneath her timid exterior. Her moves are Magical Leaf, Leech Seed, Synthesis, Sunny Day, Sweet Scent, Aromatherapy, Energy Ball, Lucky Chant, Healing Wish, Seed Flare, Hidden Power Rock, Safeguard, Psychic, Grass Knot, Zen Headbutt, Swift, and Earth Power. LOOOOOONG list, I know… As for Lutra, she loves the sea but isn't afraid to get into the air if need be. Her name comes from the scientific name for sea otters; Enhydra Lutris. Her moveset has Sonicboom, Growl, Quick Attack, Water Gun, Swift, Aqua Jet, Toxic, Ice Beam, Iron Tail, Brick Break, Double Team, Hidden Power Ground, Rain Dance, Attract, Brine, Surf, Waterfall, Dive, Ice Punch, as well as Egg Moves Headbutt and Slash. And just to add to the list she also knows Irregular Moves Fly, Aqua Tail, and Aerial Ace. Sorry for the long move lists but you don't need to read them all. Until next chapter! Remember to review, but flamers will have the honor of being evil Torchy's next victim! If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.