Hello all you beautiful people! Duffle here with another new chapter of Tales of an Eevee Pack! Since the last chapter was uploaded so late yesterday, I'm gonna make it up to you fans of this story by uploading this one first and then doing Tournament of Power later.
Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy the new chapter!
Chapter 3: A Tale of Eevees and Wonders!
Despite what happened merely a week ago, Flareon really didn't have much trouble fitting in. I say Flareon because… That's what they agreed to call each other.
Either way, Flareon was actually starting to really like the village. He'd joined the Explorer Guild and was already doing pretty well. He'd go with various people in the little Eevee group, usually just to fetch an item for someone or to go find someone who was lost. He's always taking these small jobs, and the villagers loved him for that.
As he was approaching the Explorers' Guild, some Rattatas came up to him. "Hey Flareon ,can you give us another fighting lesson?"
Flareon chuckled. "Not today, I've got some important work I need to do. But I'll give you guys a super special lesson as soon as possible, okay?"
The Rattatas all nodded and ran off. Flareon then shook his head and went back to the Explorers' Guild.
He didn't know why, but ever since he evolved, he felt… cocky. Arrogant. He felt confident in his abilities and he wanted to show them off. Of course, he was still adapting, but… He couldn't help but feel this way. People always told him that Pokemon sometimes change when they evolve… Could this be what he was feeling?
It was an interesting feeling, that was for sure, but he never really paid much mind to it. There were more important matters at hand, like what the leader of the guild called him in for. He sat down in front of the desk.
"You requested me, sir?"
A Chatot turned around and flew towards Flareon. "Yes, I do, and I think you know why. If I remember correctly, during the Eeveelution Ceremony, a green orb appeared and split into 7 different pieces."
Flareon nodded. "Yeah, I remember that."
Chatot started pacing. "Multiple reports have come up recently about strange activity in the areas where we think they landed. Crazy weather, noxious gas, you name it. It's become a serious problem."
"Yeah, apparently it's been causing some major problems. But what do you want me to do about it?"
"We've already sent a force of our strongest fighters to go and scout out the pieces. What I want you to do is go help the villagers with any problems they might be having with the extreme conditions."
Flareon couldn't help but feel disappointed by this. I mean, this was his destiny… Right? To be honest he still didn't know, but he wanted to do something better than other people's' dirty work. "Yes… I understand, sir."
Chatot shook his head and sighed. "Flareon, you are a good recruit, and one that is very willing to help us, but you and the other Eevees have only been here for a week. Despite what you've done for the villagers, I still do not trust you enough with this kind of job, especially since you were once a human. Do you understand where I'm coming from?"
Flareon bit his lip. "I do, sir."
Chatot put a wing on his shoulder. "Just do this for me and I might raise you up in the rankings. I will admit I do appreciate everything you're doing for us, but not yet."
"It's fine sir, really. This is just a reason for me to work harder." He didn't believe that. He told himself that, but he wanted more. He needed more. And he was going to prove that he deserved more than this.
"If you'll excuse me…" Flareon bowed and exited the room.
"Wait, Flareon." Flareon looked back. "Alakazam came by earlier. He told me to relay this message to you."
Flareon turned back to Chatot. "I'm listening."
Chatot coughed, and in Alakazam's voice, he said. "As the Eevees all come to fulfill their destinies, so too must Flareon make a choice. A choice that could save this world or have himself escape to another."
Flareon went back to his house and slumped in his bed, looking down. Jolteon was talking with Sylveon outside before they waved and Jolteon came back.
"Woo man! I dunno what's up with Diana, but ever since she became a Sylveon she's been awesome!" Jolteon started darting around the place. Yeah, Volt hadn't changed much since evolving. At least not personality wise. He was definitely much stronger. And much faster.
Joy.
Jolteon looked back and saw his best bud lookin down. "Hey Flare, you don't look too good buddy, what happened? Glaceon got you down in the dumps?"
Flareon looked up, annoyed. "For the last time, we're not dating." Jolteon had made a habit of teasing Flareon about Glaceon since they'd been spending a lot of time together. It really got under his skin, especially since whenever Flareon tried to do it back to him with Sylveon, he just laughed it off.
"Suuuure you aren't." Jolteon got serious for a bit. "But seriously, why are you looking like someone died?"
Flareon sighed. "My exploring career may as well be dead. I'm being put on a serious mission, except I'm just doing clean-up duty for everyone else so that's a lot of fun."
"Bro bro bro, you can't just look at this and say it's nothing. Even if you're not in the main squad, the fact that Old Chatter Box even trusted you with this in the first place should be something appreciated. After all, you just showed up to the village a week ago, claiming to be a human like a psycho!"
"...I am a human…"
"But you know what? He looked past that cause he trusts you, just like everyone else in the village." Jolteon put a paw on his friend's shoulder. "Now you and I should get ready. We've got a long trip ahead of us."
"Yeah… Wait, we?"
Jolteon laughed. "Yeah, uh, he kinda asked the rest of our pack to help you out. Dunno why he didn't bring you, maybe he wanted a private conversation or whatever. Beats me."
That just makes what he said even more important than before… Flareon thought.
"Either way, that means we're all following you. Well… except for Vaporeon. She decided to stay back with Espeon and Umbreon. Don't know why." Jolteon shrugged.
Flareon nodded. "Well, I'm ready to go when you are."
"Buddy, I am always ready!"
Flareon sweat dropped. "Yeah, I know all too well…"
The two Eeveelutions walked over to the East side of town, where the rest of the pack was waiting.
"Well well, if it isn't my two favorite people~" Sylveon said as the two amigos approached.
Yeah, that was the thing about Diana. She was a little bit teasing before, but after she evolved she became full on flirting, almost creepily so.
"Why thank you, princess."
At least Jolteon seemed to enjoy it.
Flareon just rolled his eyes and walked up to Glaceon and Leafeon, letting the other two bicker away with each other.
"So, how've you two been doing?" Flareon asked.
Leafeon instantly perked up. "Oh I've been great! This evolution feels sooooo nice, I can't even believe it. I'm, like, always with nature now, and there's always a cool breeze!" Leafeon flipped the leaf on her head back. "But overall it's been pretty nice."
Flareon chuckled. Leafeon did have a tendency to go a bit overboard sometimes. He turned to Glaceon.
"And how about you? Has your evolution been treating you well?"
"U-uh… Yeah, I'd say it's… pretty nice. Kinda cold… b-but I guess I expected that." Glaceon stuttered out, giving a smile.
No, that wasn't a side effect of the cold evolution. Since recently, Glaceon's started stuttering around other guys. Flareon admitted to Jolteon that it was kinda cute, but it was weird considering how different it was before.
"That's good to hear." Flareon turned his attention to the road. "Either way, I suppose we should get walking."
Leafeon looked back. "Hey, what about those two?" Leafeon pointed to Jolteon and Sylveon, who were in each other's face bickering.
Flareon sighed. "They can catch up." Leafeon and Glaceon laughed a bit as they started walking.
End of Chapter 3
Alright, I think that about covers everything I wanted to show in this chapter! The main plot's gonna start moving forward soon, so keep an eye out for that. Also, the next chapter for the Tournament of Power should be coming in about 2 hours at the latest, so check that out too if you have the time
Either way, this is Duffle signing out. Deuces!