SETTLING IN

It has apparently been a week since I decided to stay with the convoy. I still haven't checked in with the admiral, something I should do soon instead of lazing around the sunny areas on top of the current ship. I've been to all but one ship, the commanding vessel, and I should do that while there is still light in the sky. There are approximately forty-three ships in the convoy, each one separated into specific groups, each group with their own purpose to ensure the survival of the convoy. Ironically, I've taken a liking to the ship I first arrived on, the one with the net I wound up in. I've met the kind elderly man from before, who gladly offered me a piece of magikarp any time I came visited. I've seen the umbreon from before in random places, always staring off into the sky, or looking right at me. Buddy came around from time to time, when he wasn't working, and we became closer as friends.

He came around again today and asked me a personal question. "So, are you interested in any of the girls here?" He was, of course, talking about the female pokémon on board the convoy. Even though I've been around a week, I'm still a bit of a newcomer, so I still get looks from people I walk by, or when they pass by me. But that question took me by surprise, what pokémon in their right mind would choose me as a possible mate? I answered, "In case you haven't noticed, I have green spots on my back, and I doubt anyone would want me as a mate." But then again, he did ask if I was interested, so "Yes I'm interested in one of the girls here." That sure piqued his interest. "Alright, let me have two guesses here. Either it's that nameless umbreon, or it's Elfie." Now it was my interest that piqued, as I wasn't the only one nameless here. When I was born, my mother always called me her 'Little Eevee,' and continued to do so up until the incident. But I wasn't sure who this 'Elfie' was. I asked who that was and got a second interesting response. "She's that espeon you told me about. She's the only one on board, as well as being the admiral's second best. I can take you to them if you want to, but I have to finish up some work first." I really had to meet the admiral soon, because then I could meet 'Elfie,' and get to know her better. But that would have to wait until tomorrow, as I don't want to disturb the admiral while he is on duty.

So, I decided to wait for now before I explore his ship in the morning. I had a few hours before night came, so I decided to join a few relaxing pokémon on the platforms above me, overlooking a few ships around us. My mind was overflowing with questions, all new to me, and I couldn't relax like the others. I watched the flowing waves of the ocean as I contemplated the situation ahead of me. The espeon in question shied away from me the first time, and I haven't seen her since. I wonder if she'll stay behind the admiral's legs while I'm meeting him. That would be something. I shook that thought out of my head, no need for any silliness. I'm sure she'll be elsewhere, so my visit may not go as I envisioned. My thoughts drifted over to family, my mother specifically. Until the incident those long months ago she had always cared for me, watching over me in the abysses below the surface. This convoy was nothing like my old home, not like the caves I had lived in until my evolution. I had a partially isolated life, and now I'm above the surface, with new friends and a unique home. I had no idea how much of an adventure I was in for, but it seems as if fate had guaranteed it for me.

I noticed it was sunset now, and most of the pokémon that were relaxing nearby had gone and left for their dens, to turn in for the night. I should go as well, but I didn't want to go just yet, because I still had no idea what to expect from my visit. The possibilities are many, and I didn't want to mess up either one of them. I was probably overthinking it, but better safe than sorry right? I yawned as I listened and watched the ocean, finally relaxing. It was time to say good night to the now glistening sky, and retire to one of many dreams. This was it, tomorrow I would formally meet the admiral and Elfie the espeon. I finally settled in for the time being, and I would officially be part of the convoy.