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Pokemon: Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Team RenegadesEpisode 10: Four Becomes Three
After a long struggle, Chatot and Cameron managed to make their way out of the Waterfall Cave. Much to the suprise of Cameron, however, Jordan was waiting for the both of them at the entrance. After seeing Jordan in his condition, tattered, beaten and out of breath, Cameron instantly went into panic mode and rushed over to him, fearing the worst.
"Jordan! What happened!?" asked Cameron.
"David... hurt... needs help... uhh..." muttered Jordan, who pointed his flipper at a severely injured Tom and an unconscious, even worse for wear David, sprawled out in a heap before passing out himself.
"Oh my... Cameron, QUICKLY! Help Totodile, I'll tend to Piplup!" exclaimed Chatot with panic.
Cameron got on all fours and rushed to David's aid, closing the distance in only 5 strides.
"Tom, what happened? Is David alright?" questioned Cameron.
"We barely got out alive... too strong..." muttered Tom, looking on the verge of death.
"TOM! USE YOUR BRAINBOX! What... HAPPENED!?" yelled Cameron, now angry.
"We tried to go for it... one of the Seven Treasures... but the Guardian... uhhhhh..." muttered Tom again before passing out, much like Jordan.
"Oh god... no, please don't..." whispered Cameron with sadness. He flipped over David to find only one thing: David had been impaled in the stomach by a permafrost spear. It missed vital organs, but the spear tip was still lodged in there, and David was losing blood fast.
"CHATOT!" screamed Cameron at the top of his lungs.
Chatot came rushing over to assess the situation, but there was no need. One look and Chatot knew it all. "Oh dear... we have to get them all back to the Guild... and fast."
"I'll call the officer. Technically, this button can be used in case of an emergency, right, Chatot?" asked Cameron.
"Yes, technically. That button was specifically for Grovyle, but if a need arises-" started Chatot.
"Uh, Chatot? A NEED HAS CERTAINLY ARISED! I'M PRESSING THIS **** BUTTON!" yelled Cameron, who then (obviously) pressed the button.
"Officer Magnemite here. Can you hear me?" asked a Magnemite on the other end.
"YES, YES! QUICK, SEND A TEAM DOWN HERE! TELL THEM TO BRING A MEDIC! HURRY!" yelled Cameron in a panic.
"Yes, sir! Right away!" responded the officer.
A squad of Magnemites, headed by Sheriff Magnezone and a Chansey were on the scene in minutes. Chatot and Cameron took Jordan, Tom was taken by the Magnemites and Sheriff Magnezone took David. They all quickly made it back to the Guild, which was well aware of the situation...
After a while, David started to stir. Ironically, he was the first one to wake up, noting that he had the most serious condition. Cameron hadn't left the room since his team had been put in the infirmary. As soon as David started to move, Cameron spoke with force that could move mountains.
"What happened? I want nothing but the truth, and I want it now, David. Sorry to be so straightforward, but I need to know that happened."
David remembered the trip down into the Bottomless Sea, already starting to recite the events as they played out in his head...
"WHAT!?" growled Cameron.
"That's right. Tom wanted to go after the Aqua-Monica, so he took us to the Bottomless Sea. Unfortunately, we were battered and beaten easily by its Guardian, Kyogre. He was MASSIVE! I don't know why Tom chose that dungeon, given that you weren't there to help us..." responded David.
"...fool... he should've known..." growled Cameron under his breath. He then looked at Chansey, the nurse and said, "Call for me when the Riolu wakes up. I need to speak with him... it's very important." After that, Cameron walked out of the infirmary.
Chatot immediately summoned Cameron to discuss his team's failiure due to his absence and the success of his private mission with Chatot. Fortunately, for Cameron, Chatot decided to get the obvious bad news out of the way first.
"So, about your team's failiure... do you think you made an error in judgement in giving recruit Riolu the command instead of letting the Totodile keep command?" asked Chatot.
"Yes, that was a mistake." was Cameron's response.
"Shouldn't you have at least told him to inform me about where he was going?" asked Chatot.
"Had I known it was going to be at a dangerous dungeon, I would've either told him to pick somewhere else or notified you immediately, Chatot." answered Cameron.
"Alright, then... one more thing. What is UP with that PIPLUP? Seriously, he's very weird. I hear him talking about random things in his sleep..." asked Chatot with confusion.
"I... actually can't answer that, sir. I've not known him for too long, but I assume he's disabled mentally or something. He's very smart, actually. He just acts dumb so that he won't be pressured for stuff." answered Cameron with the same confusion as Chatot.
"Well, then... very well. Enough on that, let's talk about our mission. It was very exciting, and your skills as a Pokemon are increasing rapidly. I can't wait to see what the future holds in store for you, young one." commented Chatot.
"...are my ears messed up, or did you just compliment me?" asked Cameron.
"Well, it's certainly nice to know about the Spatial Gears existing. Great power, excellent leadership capabilities and an eye for interest. Very good. That ends this summoning, recruit. DISMISSED!" answered Chatot.
Just as Cameron left the room, he heard, "He's up! Where is that Pikachu!?"
Cameron rushed to the infirmary, hoping to confront Tom. Just as he entered, Chansey came behind, with Tom, David and Jordan in tow. As soon as Cameron spotted his team, he became furious, and his eyes locked onto Tom's.
Tom saw this and tried to run, but Cameron was on Tom in seconds, Tackling him to the floor. Everyone turned to look at the confrontation.
"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!?" screamed Cameron.
Tom, however, didn't like the restraint, and he broke free. Cameron let go and vaulted into the air, doing a backflip (for style) and landing with a thump. Tom instantly became furious as well, and their eyes glared at eachother.
"WHAT WAS THAT FOR!?" yelled Tom.
"What, me Tackling you? THAT WAS FOR NOT USING YOUR BRAINBOX! WHY DID YOU GO TO THE BOTTOMLESS SEA!? YOU COULD'VE GOTTEN KILLED, AND YOU'RE **** WELL LUCKY THAT DAVID DIDN'T DIE, OR ELSE YOU WOULD BE DEAD RIGHT NOW!" screamed Cameron in response.
"I WAS TRYING TO BE LIKE YOU! WHY ARE YOU BEING SO SELFISH!?" yelled Tom.
"Selfi- WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!? THIS ISN'T A GAME, TOM! I WAS TRYING TO BE A LEADER AND KEEP MY FRIENDS FROM BEING HURT! THIS ISN'T ABOUT ME, IT'S ABOUT US!" yelled Cameron.
"Guys, GUYS! Let's just try to calm down and-" started David.
As soon as David tried to defuse the situation, Tom and Cameron looked at David.
"SHUT UP!" bellowed Tom and Cameron in unison, using their attacks to punch David into the wall; Tom attacked with Force Palm and Cameron attacked with Chidori.
"Tom, why did you try to do something you knew you couldn't do!? MAN, I KNEW making you leader was a mistake!" growled Cameron with anger.
"AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO CARES ABOUT BEING HUMAN AGIAN!?" asked Tom.
"Well, if you don't wanna be here, THEN WHY DON'T YOU JUST LEAVE!?" answered Cameron.
At this, Tom removed the headband from his head, ripped it in half and yelled, "I QUIT!"
Cameron, seeing that Tom was dead serious, quickly became worried. "Tom, wait! You know I didn't mean it like that!"
But it was too late. The damage had already been done, and Tom was already on his way out.
Jordan, however, still tried to stop him. He got up to the top before Tom and barred his path.
"Tom, WAIT!" pleaded Jordan, but it wasn't enough. Tom thumped Jordan on the top of his head, knocking him out before he even hit the floor. Down below, Cameron wondered what was going to happen to Tom... and if he could stomach the price of knowing the answer. He also wondered if he just lost his best friend.
Later that night, Chatot had announced that he needed to see Team Renegades in private. There were no announcements that night.
"Well, that was quite a show there, Cameron. Tell me, do you know where Tom is going?" asked Chatot.
Cameron barely managed to mutter, "No..."
"Well, that's certainly unfortunate. In time, though, if he doesn't kill himself, he'll be back. You may have been a bit clouded by anger, but, honestly, I would've done the same thing, were I in your position. I almost forgot my composure and helped you myself, but I knew my place. Plus, you gave David quite a punch, you and Tom. I've given your team some strict time off. You and your team are to rest for the next 2 days. No missions, but I will allow explorations." explained Chatot.
"Yes, sir. I understand. The rest of my team will be ready for missions as soon as you allow us. Thank you..." answered Cameron.
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After the team's dismissal, Team Renegades was excused to their room for dinner, and each member was given a double helping ("WHY!? They haven't done ANYTHING!" yelled Loudred at this discovery). Cameron sat there, contemplating on how to best look for Tom, then gave up the thought and plugged himself into the Recharger. Thinking about Tom wasn't going to help Cameron find his friend. Giving up for the night after eating his food, and noting Jordan and David resting, Cameron attempted to go to sleep, but it turned out that he was more tired than he thought, because as soon as he stopped thinking properly, he passed out...
An hour later...
Tom had fought hard, but he managed to make it to the end of Treeshroud Forest, where the Temporal Gear used to reside. Hoping to find clues as to where Grovyle had gone, Tom had come here, searching for answers. Unfortunately, Grovyle had set up camp here, and he chose tonight to come back here. As soon as Tom spotted Grovyle, he tried to rush him, but Grovyle had spotted Tom out of the corner of his eye and had him pinned in a second.
"So, you've come. I knew you'd find me here, and I have a story for you, if you'll listen to me." said Grovyle.
"OK, OK! Just PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!" panicked Tom.
"No worries. I'm a friend." responded Grovyle, who then released Tom. They sat down by the campfire and Grovyle began to tell his tale...
Episode 10's got the, uhh... disclaimer, so... yeah. I have brain problems. Also, TOM! WHY DID YOU LEAVE!? COME BAAAAAAAAAAAACK!
Episode 11's coming up, but first, RECAP! CiNos OUT!