Hiya! Kupo! I'm back again, with my new Moogle catch phrase! Kupo! (That is SO fun to type over and over and over again...). Anyways, Here I am with the eighth chapter to this fic! I hope you enjoy it!

I have decided to answer reviews for EVERY chapter. It's fun! Kupo!

Miroku004: Slash is VERY weird. He's just immature. He'll grow up, no worries! Scar will eventually evolve, as will Airbud and your two characters (as requested). Oh. Don't worry; I'll ALWAYS review to your chappies!

Luke Ketchum (Hmm...Ketchup?): I'm glad I made your week batter! By the way, Mist is a green Squirtle.

Anyways, I better start! Happy reading! Kupo!

I won't use ' Kupo ' in the stories, so it won't confuse you!

Chapter Eight: Showdown

It wasn't long until Airbud reached the bushes. Although Moon had told him to stop at the bushes, curiosity got the better of him as he went just a little further until he was out of the dense greenness.

" Eh... I wonder what Moon was worried about...? There's nothing here!" he squeaked.

Of course, Airbud's conclusion didn't last long as he was grabbed from behind.

" KYAA!?"

Airbud whizzed around to look at his attacker.

" Scar?"

Although the black Charmander was a bit surprised at his Pichu friend's sudden reaction, he managed to nod.

" Yeah, it's me."

Airbud breathed a sigh of relief.

" Don't scare me like that..."

" Sorry. Anyways, get back behind the bushes. We have something important to tell you!"

" Us too!" Airbud replied as he leapt over the short barrier that separated the outside world from the Poochyena's base.

" Oh, really?" Midnight appeared out of the shadows, obviously able to blend into her surroundings.

The others came out behind Midnight.

" What do you need to tell us?" Snowflake asked.

Airbud motioned for his friends to follow him.

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"And so, you're in danger Midnight! We HAVE to stop this madness before someone gets hurt!"

Midnight blinked. " Tsh. I doubt that Mightyena could hurt me."

" Maybe not the Mightyena, but an entire tribe?! I don't think you alone could stand against THAT."

Midnight sighed. "I Guess your right, Smoke. But, what else am I supposed to do?"

" Oh, I don't know...ask us to help you maybe?" Moon said sarcastically.

" Humph. Fine. Let's go kick some Poochyena hides!"

Midnight pawed quietly at the ground.

" I am quite anxious to get started."

Moon nodded. " If we team up, I'm sure I-eer...WE can finally stop these Pokemon-eating Pokemon.

Scar nodded. " On my count...One, two three-"

" CHARGE!!!!!"

Smoke hopped over the bushes and flared flames from his back.

Next came WhiteBlaze and Scar.

" I know your 'ere, Poochyena's! Come out an' face us like the cannibals you are!"

" Uhhh...WhiteBlaze? You DON'T want to be eaten..."

"..."

After the long awkward silence, the others jumped over the small fence-like bushes.

Airbud blinked. " Where...Are they?"

There in front of them was nothing but an abandoned camp.

" Be prepared for anything..." Slash warned. " I know these Pokemon...they almost killed ME."

" And me." Smoke piped in.

" Yeah. Stay on your guard."

Midnight noticed the many pairs of eyes watching them. Whether they were red or yellow, she didn't care. It all led up to one thing: The enemy

" They have us surrounded! ATTACK!!!!!!" Midnight leapt at a group of them, slashing at them and clamping at them with her claws and teeth.

Meanwhile, Snowflake had decided her TAIL was a handy weapon and had charged it with electricity. She was currently whipping at Poochyena's. " Nyaah Ha ha!!"

Scar had his own problems to concern with, as about fifty Poochyena's currently surrounded him.

" Eer. COME ON! I'm not scared of you!" Scar held out his claws.

" As you wish, young Charmander..." One of the Poochyena's hissed. In a single motion, the hoard of Poochyena's leapt at Scar.

...Only to meet up with a swinging white tail.

" You okay, Scar?" WhiteBlaze asked.

" I'm fine, thanks to you, Blaze. Let's get the action started now!"

Smoke and Slash stood back-to-back, seizing up the situation infront of them.

" You go right, I go left?" Slash asked.

" You bet."

And with that, the two Pokemon bounded behind the Poochyena's and attacked, whether it was physical or elemental.

Airbud whistled.

He whistled LOUDLY.

" FWEEEEEEEEE!"

The large, brown bird partner of Airbud's came swooping down, Ruriri on his back.

" Looks like I picked up another hitchhiker." Race said after taking out about fifteen of the Poochyenas.

" Yeah, yeah. Joke time is later...right now, ATTACK!!!"

And so, the battle had started. The two enraged groups fought each other.

Midnight growled sharply as she took out another Poochyena.

Preparing to blow a jet of flame, Midnight sucked in air...only to be his from behind.

Midnight quickly regained her composure, turning towards her attacker.

" You...!!"

End chapter eight.

Mwuahahaha!! Had to leave a semi-cliffie behind for you, Kariachi. Kupo. Although, we probably all know who it is!