The group of Tamers didn't have to wait long to get their answer from the man.

"Yes, that would be me. I am taking it that you are the Tamers that I hired?" The man that they now know to be Eric Parkers inquired.

Since Akira was the lead on this contract he took point in the conversation between themselves and their client.

"Yes, that would be us. We are sorry that it took us so long to get here. We ran into some urgent business within the forest and only got into town after you were already closed yesterday." Akira explained in hopes that the client wouldn't be too upset with them.

Which thankfully was the case. "No problem at all young ones. I have been waiting for someone to take that contract for two weeks now. So knowing that someone has, gives me hope." Eric replied with words that soothed Akira's worries about failing his first contract.

Once his worries were taken care of, Akira decided to get straight into their work.

"Okay Mr. Parkers, I would like for you to tell me what it was that you had stolen? As well as if there was anyone who would possibly have had information about the item." Akira questioned as he pulled out a notebook and pen from his bag.

As their client answered Akira's questions, he was quick to note down every detail that could possibly lead them to Mr. Parkers stolen property as well as the thief.

From the interrogation they were able to learn that Eric Parkers is a famous author who specializes in history. He told them that he has been working on proving that the lost prince of Kanto who was kidnapped from his home some thirteen years ago was in fact living right under their noses here in Pallet Town. Mr. Parkers also informed him that when news of his research and book had gone public that thr mayor of Pallet Town threatened to have him thrown out of town if he didn't stop work on the book and when he didn't his manuscript vanished from the safe located in his office.

After they received all the information that they needed, Akira and his friends left the bookstore.

"Okay guys, lets go back to the hotel so we can discuss our plan of action without the danger of others listening in." Akira suggested to the others who eagerly nodded their heads.

With that Akira, Ash and Forrest made their way to their hotel rooms though specifically Ash's room.

As before Akira and the others had decided to split up in hopes of covering more ground.

Akira had decided that since he used to be a resident of this town that he should be the one to watch the mayors residence. While both Forrest and Ash should see if anyone had heard any rumors about the robbery at the bookstore.

So far, Akira has found nothing useful by watching the mayors house. The only two people that he has seen come and go from the building is Mayor Haynes and his son Gilbert.

Since Akira had been sitting in the same spot for quite some time, someone must have become suspicious of him and soon two guards that were accompanied by Gilbert himself approached him.

"What are you doing out here watching my house for so long?" The dark blue haired boy inquired of Akira.

Looking up at the boy, Akira saw that the other male didn't seem to recognize him even though Akira had spent many days wandering the streets of Pallet Town.

"I am just reminiscing about the days I used to call this place home." Akira responded to the mayors son, in hopes that will be enough of an answer for the boy that he assumed to be just a spoiled rich boy.

Though upon hearing that Akira used to live here, Akira saw a flicker of recognition flash into Gilbert's eyes. "I thought you looked familiar..." Gilbert muttered out before turning towards the guards and sending them away. Once the guards were gone, Gilbert turned back to face Akira. "...sorry that I brought them with me. There have been many strange people watching my home lately and its better safe than sorry." Gilbert explained as he sat down on the bench that Akira had been hogging for the last three hours.

"Its not a problem at all. Did you ever find out who these people were?" Akira inquired of the other male, his mind immediately trying to find a connection between Eric Parkers stolen manuscript and these strangers watching the Haynes family.

The only response that Akira received from Gilbert was a shake of his, which told Akira that he wasn't going to get any more information from the boy.

"Well, if you see them again or think of any other information; you can find me at this hotel." Akira replied as he wrote down the name of his hotel on Gilbert's hand.

With that Akira stood up from his seat and went on the search to find his friends.

"The only information I was able to find out was that a strange group of individuals were scoping out our clients shop on the same day it was robbed." Ash briefed his comrades.

Just as quickly as Ash finished speaking, Forrest started. "That is what I learned as well."

"From the mayor's son Gilbert, I was able to learn that there has also been reports of this strange group watching the Haynes house as well as the members of the family." Akira informed his team. Though this wasn't the only words that Akira spoke. "Its getting late. We should continue the investigation tomorrow." Akira suggested.

Though he was meaning for them to go to sleep, both Forrest and Ash wished for something to eat.

At the mention of food, Akira could hear his own stomach cry out for sustenance.

"It looks like my stomach agrees with you two." Akira chuckled as he and his friends pushed themselves off the bed.

With that the group made their way towards the food stalls that reside within Pallet Town's market district.

While the group of friends searched for a place to eat, they chitchatted about small random things for the most part. Though eventually the conversation turned towards the newest Pokémon that Akira had captured.

"So Akira, what is species is your newest Pokémon?" Ash questioned as the group came upon a food stall that looked acceptable to the boys.

The answer to this question still eluded Akira as the small amount of books he had read since joining the Tamers had nothing on the species yet.

"I am not quite sure, but from what I can tell she isn't native to Kanto so I may have to have the Professor tell me." Akira replied.

Though by this time the group was already seated at one of the tables that were set up outside the food stall.

"Well, why don't you show us and see if we can't figure it out?" Forrest suggested as they waited to order their food.

Not seeing a problem with the suggestion Akira unclipped the Pokéball that held his newest partner. Calling out his Pokémon, the other Tamers were met by a snow white creature.

Though as the group was sitting there talking, they were unaware of the two figures watching them.

Akira's Pokémon:
Vulpix(Shiny)(M)- Inari
Moves- Ember, Scratch, Tackle, Flamethrower
Ability- Unknown
Charmander(M)- Natsu
Moves- Ember, Scratch
Ability- Inferno
Sandshrew(M)- Sandstorm
Moves- Dig
Ability- Unknown
Unknown Fourth Pokémon

Authors notes: Thank you to everyone who read the latest chapter of the Tamer Saga. Too anyone who is curious the character Gilbert is not an original character, he is actually the son of Pallet Town's mayor though since I couldn't find a last name for him I just made one myself. Also like I stated in the last chapter if you want to make a suggestion for Akira's newest Pokémon you still can. As always review and comment on your likes, dislikes and general comments.