Hello everyone! DuffleGamer back with another chapter of Tales of an Eevee Pack! To make up for the recent lacks of chapters, I'm gonna try to get this up on the same weekend as Chapter 16, but if it doesn't, then it looks like I need some more catching up to do! Anyways, I don't wanna stall you guys any longer, let's hop right into the chapter!
Chapter 17: To The Dark Side?!
This… new version of Flareon just stood there, laughing maniacally. His forehead still flashed the odd insignia, and everyone in the room didn't dare speak out about this new person. He looked around at those paralyzed in a mix of shock and fear as the new, commanding figure stood amongst them. A terrifying grin filled with fangs was bared as the new figure laughed.
"Come on, is that any way to greet someone new? I thought you people would have more manners than that!" The new being merely continued his laughing as the others shifted awkwardly.
Leafeon was the first one to approach the figure and say something. "Look buddy, I don't know who the hell you think you are, but you better explain to me what you did with Flareon or so help me Arceus I will destroy you!" Leafeon was getting fired up now, and the figure merely sneered at her.
"Y'know, people usually ask my name before they start making death threats, sweetheart; it's the least they could do." The Flareon growled at Leafeon.
Leafeon looked like she was about to start a fight, but Sylveon pushed her back with one of her ribbons. She walked up to the new Flareon and coughed, before putting on a smile. "Now darling, there's no need to be rude, we'd all love to learn more about you… We're all just concerned about what happened to our friend, whose body you're currently inhabiting. But, if you're here, we should integrate you into our group, so would you mind telling us a little bit about yourself?"
The Flareon chuckled and closed his eyes. "Alright, I suppose that's not too bad of a choice. Like all of you, I don't have a name outside of my species, but I suppose you can all just call me 'Melvin'."
Espeon looked at him and gave him a confused expression. "I don't understand why you'd be called that…"
"Nobody does, it isn't funny. Now then, with that out of the way, I don't really have much to tell the rest of you that would benefit you, but what I am here to explain is that I'm going to help you take down the army at the top of the Summit, and I can tell you that I'm much more qualified to lead you than the other soul that inhabits this body."
Venusaur stepped in. "Now you just hold on one second there. How in the wide world are we going to trust you? You just pop up in the body of one of our friends and start demanding that you lead the group? I'm not buying it."
Melvin chuckled and turned towards Venusaur. "You old coot, don't you get it? I was born out of Flareon's extreme anger, so of course he and I are one and the same. And, unlike my soft, furry friend, I actually have some information on the inner workings of the Summit."
There was a collective gasp that rippled throughout the building as Melvin dropped that bomb of an announcement.
Golisopod stamped over to the area where Melvin stood. "What?! Are you seriously telling me that you have information on the layout of the city? How is that even possible?!"
Melvin grinned. "Well, let's just say that my life before all this started was a little less than glamorous, hehe… At least for you people. But in reality, I know the ins and outs of the entire city, so if you want your plan to be a success, you better listen to me and the information I have for you."
A wave of unease could be felt through everyone, but Machamp stepped up and puts his arms on his hips. "Aha! Worry not, dear friends, I believe that we can trust this good fellow! After all, even if that insignia does look strange, he seems to be a man of good intentions! Now then, why don't we discuss the inner workings of the Summit so that we may properly plan our attack?"
"Why yes, I do agree, but I think the Peanut Gallery should leave.." Melvin put on a twisted grin as he looked over at the rest of the Pack. "They don't need to hear this, and I'd rather they just listen to my command, is that alright?"
Venusaur sighed and looked at them. He was about to explain why he wanted them to go out, but Espeon understood and merely nodded. "Fine. We'll get out of your way, but I expect a proper breakdown of the plan when you get back here, Melvin."Espeon glared at him as she and the other 3 left the hut.
Umbreon nudged Espeon as they left, with a look of concern on his face. Espeon, can we really trust this guy? He claims that he's a second part of Flareon's personality, but he was born from his anger. Surely that must mean that he's either evil or unstable, correct?
Espeon shook her head. We can't trust him, that's for sure. I was reading his mind, and it was the weirdest thing. It's like his head was split in half, and one half was completely dark, almost blotted out by the other side. I don't know what that means, but that definitely can't be a good thing.
That sounds very troublesome. I don't know what it could be, but that sounds like something we should warn the others about, right?
Espeon shook her head. No, we shouldn't tell the others, that'll just cause more confusion and fear. We've already lost a good number of our members to the enemy, and what we need right now is a central point of leadership. And as much as I hate to admit it, this Melvin creep might just be our best bet to both reunite our group and to properly infiltrate the Summit Village may be to just trust this guy. After all, he is the only one with any knowledge about the inner workings of that if we're to believe him.
...Alright, I trust your judgement, but we should keep a close on him, because he seems like the type that would betray us at any moment.
Espeon nodded and continued moving on. Leafeon and Sylveon, however, were having their own conversation about the situation at hand.
"Leafeon, hun, what was that back there? You completely snapped at Melvin back there! I know he's our friend, but I didn't know you cared about Flareon that much.."
Leafeon rolled her eyes. "Sylveon, I don't like him, if that's what you're trying to imply. Glaceon and I are best friends, so of course I'm gonna have to look after the guy that she likes, that's the promise that I made to her. If someone messes with either of them, they mess with me, got it?" Leafeon had a stone cold look on her face as Sylveon merely giggled.
"Wow, you've sure come a long way on this journey, haven't you?~ You went from a small, ecstatic girl to one who's serious and willing to die for her friends. I must say, Leaf, I'm really impressed."
Leafeon blushed and awkwardly giggled. "Hehe, well, you know me Sylv, I've gotta look the best for my friends~"
The two of them giggled as they walked around, trying to find a place to stay.
"...And we'll march there with our armies tomorrow morning. For now, all of you should get some rest, tomorrow's going to change the entire tide of our villages' future, for better or for worse." Venusaur explained to them all as they nodded and headed out. All except for Melvin, who decided to stick around for a little while longer.
"Well well, you've got the information out of me, now where's my payment?" Melvin smirked.
Venusaur looked over at him with a look of disgust. "You expect payment? For something that benefits both of us?!"
"Well well, no need to get aggressive, just think of it this way. Without me, your entire army would just be easy pickings for those flying type soldiers, would they not? Obviously you needed my extremely valuable in order to cover for them, so I deserve some sort of payment for saving the lives of essentially your entire army…" Melvin smirked and looked at Venusaur.
Venusaur merely turned and walked away. "You will get no payment. Your other half wouldn't expect anything, because he's fighting for what he cares about. Why don't you follow in his footsteps and realize that you wouldn't have even given the information if it wasn't for him?" Venusaur exited the hut, leaving Melvin to sneer as the plant creature left.
"Senile old fool! You don't even realize, do you? I OWN THIS BODY!" Melvin flipped over his chair in his rage and stormed out of the hut. As he did, a certain Pokemon was watching him as he left, taking notes. The Pokemon soon left and headed back to their home, trying to fit in a little bit of relaxation before the next day came.
As the next morning came, it seemed that the armies were filled with a new wave of confidence as they marched up the mountain. They were about to engage the enemy, and it seems that their spirits had never been higher. Venusaur turned to Melvin and began talking to him. "Alright Melvin, we're going to engage the main forces and go through the main gate. What I want you to do is to start some chaos in the town with the rest of the Eevee Pack. Go into the opening in the wall that you explained to me and go straight to the castle, causing any amount of destruction as possible along the way. Am I clear on that?"
Melvin laughed. "Oh my, it seems even the Old Coot can be quite devious when it comes to war, eh? Are you telling me that you're giving me permission to harm the innocent townspeople to further your own goals?"
Venusaur glared at Melvin. "Do not make me regret putting you in this position, Melvin. You know exactly what I need you to do, and I expect you to do!"
Melvin just rolled his eyes. "You're all so boring, like geez. Have a little fun with this, why dontcha? It's a fight, be happy!" Melvin licked his lips. "I myself can't wait for the chance to knock some heads in the castle, ehehe…"
Venusaur cringed and turned away. I can't believe our entire plan hinges on him staying on our side, but hopefully the rest of the Pack can keep him in check…
Melvin took this as an opportunity to start putting the plan into action, so he took an alternate route and guided his team over to the crevice in the wall. "Alright, let's all go have some fun and create lots of chaos for the townsfolk! Ahahaha!"
Leafeon growled and stepped up to Melvin. "Listen here, tough guy, we're going in there to take out the government that has been harassing the lower villages, we have no business with the villagers of this place, so leave them out of this!"
Melvin chuckled softly, but sinisterly. "Oho… You all might not have any business with the villagers… But I do. Oh boy do I have some business to attend to with these people…"
Espeon narrowed her eyes. "Wait, what? You're just another part of Flareon, right? How could you possibly-"
Melvin was already running off into the town, completely ignoring Espeon. "Sorry folks, but I'm not telling the story! You'll just have to figure it out on your own!"
Leafeon got into a ready position and looked down the path that Melvin ran down. "Guys, we can't let him out of our sight! After him!" Leafeon sprinted down the path to follow him, and she was followed up by the rest of the Pack.
"My liege, it seems that the armies have already arrived at our front gate, and they are destroying our forces. What shall me do?" A Kabutops kneeled before the throne as he came to give the ruler the news.
"Hmph… No need to worry, my good friend. This is all just a part of the plan. When my spy betrays their group, they shall have nowhere to run, and their forces will be slaughtered. When that is done, we shall all finally be able to live in peace."
"But my liege, there is also rumors of some Eeveelutions running around in our village, causing chaos! What should we do about them?"
The commanding figure chuckled. "Fear not, for I know that they will be coming here. And we have the perfect trap set for them… Bring in the trophies of my success!"
As the figure said that, three Tyranitars carried in one statue each, with the spitting image of a Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Glaceon shown there. The figure began to laugh once more. "And once they approach my castle, and come in to see the statues of their friends, they will have no chance at victory… And my success is essentially secure!"
The figure laughed maniacally as the statues were dragged away.
As Melvin ran through the streets, he couldn't help but enjoy himself like a little child, running down each path and burning every building to the ground.
"Ahahaha! Yes, that's it, burn! Burn!" Melvin continued his laughter as his destruction started spreading throughout more of the Village. Meanwhile, the rest of them were just now catching up, and they saw the mass destruction that Melvin had caused. The mass look of terror was apparent as they watched the flames spread.
"This… This is horrible… How could Flareon do something like this?" Sylveon looked like she was about to cry, either from the smoke or this new development from Flareon.
Espeon shook her head and stepped up. "That isn't Flareon, guys. Or, at least it isn't him completely. You see, when I was reading his mind, it was pretty clear that half of his mind was completely blotted out, almost as if the other half was controlling it. There was no brain activity whatsoever, and I think that has something to do with his violent behaviors."
"Well if that's the case, then that's all the more reason we need to hurry up and get Glaceon back! You said he was born out of anger, right? Well, maybe if we get Glaceon back and calm him down, he'll turn back to normal, right?" Leafeon got a little heated about this, but Sylveon slowly started to agree.
"Guys, Leafeon is right. We can take out two birds with one stone: Complete the mission and reunite the two lovers! Because there's nothing like your life partner to bring you back to proper spirits~"
Espeon nodded and turned her attention towards the castle. "That's good and all, but we need to get to the castle first, because the other armies can only do so much before we open the path for them. And besides, I'm sure Melvin is gonna get there eventually, so we might as well meet him there. Let's go!" Everyone nodded and started following her.
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the village, a mass scale war was raging. Every type imaginable was clashing against each other, throwing each off the mountain side, beating each other to the ground, it was mass chaos. However, despite the odds, it seemed that the Villages of the bottom of the mountain seemed to be winning! Even Aerodactyl himself was having a hard time, as he had to square off against both Venusaur and Machamp. He was smacked away and then hovered in the air for a little bit.
"Gah! Rrgh… I must admit, you two are formidable foes. Unlike the last group I challenged, you indeed have a great knowledge of the battlefield…" Aerodactyl started gritting his teeth, while Machamp just let out a hearty laugh.
"And you seem to have a terrible case of underestimating your opponents! These muscles weren't gained by lounging around, I put in a great deal of work to get where I am today! And with Venusaur at my side, I'm afraid you don't stand a chance! Gwahaha!" Machamp puts his arms to his sides, as was his signature pose. Venusaur couldn't help but smile at him.
"While my good friend has a weird way of putting it, he is right. You and your army cannot win. If you value the lives of your soldiers, you will retreat immediately and give us access to your castle." Venusaur had a grim expression as he explained this.
Aerodactyl couldn't help but growl. "Curses! I refuse to lose to the likes of you… I won't lose! I…" Aerodactyl looked on to the path leading up to the mountain, and his expression slowly turned into a smile. "...I won't lose."
"What're you-" Venusaur turned around and opened his mouth wide in shock. What he saw… was impossible. It had to be! "The Electric types! But how?! That must mean that Golisopod and the other bug types failed! Either that or…"
Venusaur took a closer look and his surprised look was quickly turned to one of disgust. "...We were betrayed…" He quickly turned his attention to the other troops. "Everyone, be careful! The Electric types have come, we've been betrayed! Stay on your gu-" Venusaur couldn't finish his train of thought, as his body was quickly turned into stone. He was now a mere statue in the middle of the battlefield. Machamp was taken aback by shock.
"Venusaur, my partner!" Machamp frantically turned left and right to find a solution, but was smacked by Aerodactyl's Wing Attack and was thrown to the ground. Aerodactyl laughed as the situation was quickly turned in his favor.
"Ahaha! That's right everyone, the reinforcements have arrived! Now fight, fight for your lives!" Aerodactyl had a look of pure insanity on his face as he swooped into battle, ready to kill any poor sucker that got in his way.
End of Chapter 17
Alright, managed to get this done within a day of the last one! I guess I can surprise even myself when I work hard enough! Now then, before I sign off, I'd like to start giving some shoutouts at the end of each chapter, and I'd like to start with the person I stole the idea fr- I mean… was inspired by, VGS2 the sexy sausage! They shouted me out in their fanfic, so I suppose it's only right that I return the favor! VGS2 is mostly a Pokemon writer that writes some Smash stuff on the side, but my personal favorite stories are the ones about Lagomorphshipping, so I highly recommend you go check VGS2 out! Anyways, with that out of the way, I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I'll see you guys next time!