Meanwhile, in Pokemon Square...
Pelipper has returned to Pelipper post office.
"I wonder why all these Pokemon are going missing. It must be those outlaws. I just know of it..." Pelipper expresses. "The thought of someone just..kidnapping Pokemon like this...It's mind-boggling! What could someone have to gain from this?"
"Well, What do you expect? They are outlaws, after all. Such merciless creatures.." Says Wingull.
"You're right...I hope those 'Rangers' get to the bottom of this. They had better come up with a solution to this.
"Hey, speaking of which, you delivered that letter, right? That's important, you know.
"Of course! I would never be so irresponsible. Especially not with a letter like that." Reassures Pelipper.
"Good. I don't know what we would do if you were to drop it." Wingull stated, in relief.
"I don't even want to think about that."
"Well, good thing we won't have to."
"Heh! You know what, you're right about that."
..Hopefully.
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Meanwhile, in the Ranger's Guild.
The morning bell rings.
"Rise and shine, Rangers! The morning bell has rang!" Trumbeak announces.
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"Good morning, Rangers! I hope you all got a good night's sleep, because today is yet another day of work! Isn't that right, Captain Bibarel?"
"Why, that's very correct! Go ahead and knock it out of the park, rangers! We're counting on YOU!"
"Everyone, Find your partner, and choose a request to fulfill!" Trumbeak declares.
"Roll call dismissed!"
"Man...I wonder what jobs are posted today? Hopefully nothing too difficult this time..My ankle's still injured from that last mission." Bulbasaur complains.
"That's what happens when you try to do fist-to-fist combat with Geodude. Especially if you do it with your feet." Rufflet Replies, Sarcastically.
"Heh. Wonder If today's gonna be interesting. Not interested in trying to find some kid's ball in the middle of a forest." Drizzle Mentioned.
"I'm sure there'll be something interesting for us to do." Raboot hoped.
The rangers all head to the quest board, and all take on different quests.
And then, just like that, it's the start of just another day of adventures for the Rangers.
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Pikachu is sitting at a pond, thinking about what he should try next to reach Pokemon square.
Pikachu decides to close his eyes and lay down, to rest his mind so he can think better.
Pikachu tries brainstorming for about an hour, but it just doesn't work.
Pikachu sighs. "What am I supposed to do now? I can't even think straight...How am I supposed to make it to Pokemon square and get assistance?"
"Will anyone even be able to help me, anyways? Would anyone even believe me? They'd probably just think I'm crazy...Is there even a meaning to my life, anyways? It seems that I've been brought here for a reason, but I don't know what it is...It's a complete mystery, and something tells me that it'll stay that way for a long time..."
"Is there...A higher being that's brought me here? A higher being that summoned me into this world...And gave no elaboration? I mean, I definitely wasn't born here... I even vaguely remember falling here...Perhaps I died...and was given a second chance at life? Whatever happened, I must get to the bottom of it. No matter what."
"But...How?"
...
"You know what... I think I see the problem."
"I'm asking too many questions... I'm desperate and helpless."
"Maybe, if I just push forward and get to Pokemon square, then focus on the questions later, I might be better off."
Pikachu sets out to get to Pokemon square on his own.
However, Pikachu doesn't notice that he wasn't alone in that pond.
Zorua was sitting behind a tree, spying on him.
"Hm. Look's like we got a real delusional here." Zorua Scoffed.
"Some worthless being, contemplating about his life's meaning, like it has any. Quite embarrassing."
"I should report back to the outlaw base. Or maybe see if this kid's worth nabbin' first."
"After all, it would be nice to bring a little "Something" home after being out for so long..."
"Hehehe..."
Pikachu walks through the forest. He looks at the letter he found on the beach.
"Pelipper...Post...Office..."
"That must be where this letter came from. How do you drop such a letter, and not notice? It's so weird...
Zorua is secretly following Pikachu.
"Oooh, this got a lot more interesting.. Looks like that stupid 'Pelipper' guy dropped an important letter." Zorua thinks to himself.
"Now I'm curious... What could that letter possibly say to motivate this dumb kid to travel all the way out here? Must be very valuable..."
"Yes, very valuable...And if it's valuable, then I gotta get my hands on it..."
"So, what am I waiting for? I think it's about time I do what outlaws do best."
Pikachu finds an apple tree.
"Hm..Well, I guess it's a good idea to stock up on food...I do need to get as much nutrition as possible. After all, I don't know how long this journey's gonna take..."
Pikachu picks some apples.
"Hmm...Where am I gonna store these? I don't have a bag or anything... Should I just eat these right now?
Zorua is slowly inching toward Pikachu.
"Heh, this kid won't even know what hit him. He's an open target!"
Pikachu eats one of the apples from the tree.
"Ooh. These are great! A good, crunchy taste, nice, round shape.. Plus, they're really big! by the time I finish this thing, my hunger's gonna be completely replenished!"
"Alright! I think I should get going now.." Said Pikachu.
"Hehe... You're not going anywhere, kid." Zorua smirked.
Zorua charges up a shadow ball.
"I'll have fun with this one."
He throws the shadow ball at a tree near Pikachu.
The shadow ball explodes on the tree, and knocks it over. Pikachu falls over from shock.
"The hell was that?" yelped Pikachu.
"Hehehehe..." Chuckled Zorua.
"Sorry, kid. But you're not going anywhere."
"Who are you? What do you want?" Questioned Pikachu.
"Well, you see. You happen to be holding a certain letter that's caught my interest. That letter must be important, for you to come all the way out here searching for the source of it." Explains Zorua.
"So, let's make a deal. You hand over that letter, I leave you alone. Nobody gets hurt, or kidnapped."
"Or, you can choose to refuse."
Zorua charges up another shadow ball.
"I don't recommend that."
"Wait a minute... Are you one of those 'Outlaw' guys?" Asked Pikachu.
"That's correct. And as an outlaw, I take anything of value. Including that letter."
"So, here's the last chance I'm giving you. Hand that letter over, or suffer the consequences."
Pikachu looks at the letter, then at Zorua.
"Beat it." Pikachu said, refusing the offer.
"Heh. Well, don't say I didn't warn you." Zorua grinned.
Pikachu knew that refusing was a bad idea. He didn't even know how to fight. And he was up against an experienced outlaw. However, Pikachu didn't regret anything. He was willing to fight if it meant he would be closer to figuring out the mystery of his life.
Zorua throws the shadow ball.
"Heads up, stick-ears!" Zorua quipped.
Somehow, Pikachu managed to instinctively dodge the attack. He was shocked by his quickness.
Pikachu decided that he wasn't going down without a good fight. So he decided to start giving it his all. He ran up to Zorua, and gut-checked him with a tackle.
"Nnngh!" Grunted Zorua.
Zorua takes a step back.
"Hm. Well, I'll give you this. You're one bold guy, for a person who doesn't even know his life's meaning."
Pikachu didn't say anything. He was too focused to give Zorua's taunts any mind.
"Oh, So you're trying to be the silent type now, eh? Alright, then. No problem. Just keep entertaining me, like the little fool that you are."
Pikachu looks at the apples that he picked from the tree, which are discarded on the floor. An idea sparks in his mind.
"Hey, Outlaw! Have a taste!"
Pikachu climbs up the tree and leaps off the branch. While airborne, he throws the apples at Zorua.
"Cute." Zorua teases.
Zorua uses Fury swipes and slices the apples with his claws, and uses Round on Pikachu.
Pikachu is hit by the attack and is sent flying. He lands on a tree branch, but snaps it because of how fast he was falling.
"Foolish." Zorua Scoffs.
Pikachu gets back up. However, before he realizes it, he sees Zorua running at him.
Zorua tackles Pikachu, causing pikachu to drop the letter. Pikachu crashes into a tree.
Zorua scratches Pikachu, then uses Shadow ball on the tree and explodes it.
A huge cloud of smoke obscures Zorua's sight of Pikachu and the tree.
"You should've given in when I gave you the chance." Zorua scoffed.
Zorua turns his back and walks away.
However, Pikachu zooms toward Zorua in the blink of an eye and pounds him.
"GAH!" Zorua exclaims.
"Damnit! A quick attack!"
Pikachu is shocked. He didn't know how he attacked that fast, but he did it.
Pikachu starts hitting Zorua with his fists. Zorua tries to push Pikachu off, but to no avail.
Zorua kicks Pikachu, and Pikachu falls into a ditch.
"AH!" Pikachu yelps as he falls.
Pikachu is sent rolling to the bottom of the ditch, while Zorua slides down after him.
Zorua pins Pikachu down to the mud, to block his sight. Zorua then grabs the letter from Pikachu.
Pikachu gets up, and Thwacks Zorua with his tail. He snatches the letter from Zorua quickly, giving Zorua a paper cut.
Zorua bites Pikachu on the arm.
Pikachu uses pulls his head back, and then uses Skull bash, Headbutting Zorua with hard force.
Zorua steps back, in pain.
"Hm. I must say, I'm impressed that a weakling like you is holding your own. I will admit, I'm pleasantly surprised." Zorua admitted.
"But, I'm afraid I can't fool around with you anymore. I've got places to be."
"Sorry kid, but I've gotta stop holding back now."
Pikachu readies himself for Zorua's next move.
Zorua eats a violent seed. He then readies his claws.
Zorua charges at Pikachu and uses Fury swipes.
Pikachu is hit by Zorua's claws. He falls into the mud.
Before Pikachu can get up, Zorua Is already charging another Shadow ball.
Zorua shoots the Shadow ball right in front of Pikachu. The ground in front of Pikachu explodes and Pikachu Is sent flying out of the ditch.
Pikachu falls and lands on a large log.
Zorua runs out of the ditch and grabs Pikachu. He throws Pikachu to the ground.
"U-Ugh..." Pikachu groans. He realizes he doesn't stand a chance against Zorua anymore.
"Sorry, Kid. Just kidding. No, I'm not." Zorua chuckled.
Zorua uses dark pulse on Pikachu. Pikachu is hit by the move.
Pikachu is sent flying through the forest, until he crashes through a rock.
Pikachu has fainted!
"Heh...Another easy victory for me! That'll teach that twerp to underestimate my greatness."
Zorua looks at the letter Pikachu dropped.
"Heh..Can't forget about this! What's so important about this ol' letter, anyways?"
Zorua opens the letter and reads it.
"Emergency notice from Pokemon square! PokΓ©mon going missing! Since a while ago, there has been an increase in PokΓ©mon disappearing. Outlaws are a prime suspect, but let's be real, when the hell are they not? Report any possible evidence of this!
-Pelipper post office, Pokemon square.
"Hm...Looks like this kid was trying to get to pokemon square to return this. But more importantly, this means they're onto us... Good thing that "Pelipper" Dolt dropped this... I should return this to the outlaw base."
Zorua exits the forest, and goes back to report to the outlaw base.
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"Well, I'll be damned if we didn't just get stuck with a boring mission again." Says Drizzle.
"Well, as much as I wish we got an exciting mission, Small missions like these are still very essential to people." Raboot remarked.
"I guess..." Drizzle supposes.
"Let's see... The guy handed us a map, he said he last left his ring... Over to the left."
"Wait, Raboot, do you see that?
"See what?"
"Over by that tree...Is that a pokemon?"
"Wait...I think I see what you're talking about."
"Hm...This guy is out cold. What happened to him?" Questions drizzle.
"I don't think I've seen this guy before..Where'd he come from?" Raboot wondered.
"Well, I guess we should help him out..." Drizzle supposes.
Raboot agrees. "Sure, sort of like an unofficial rescue mission."
Raboot and Drizzle carry Pikachu along on their quest, and get him to a safe space afterwards.
To be continued.