Underleague
Chapter 22
Author Notes: Another day another chapter and things are going to eventually get somewhere(right?) Shout outs to Lilytigerlover for reviewing. Thanks also to Guestspirit for faving. Let's get this started~
3rd P.O.V
Frisk all throughout the day kept thinking about the story her brother told her last night. She wanted to learn more about this Chara character. From what the young girl's learned this sister of Asriel's used to be quite the reckless troublemaker, but had the confidence Frisk could only dream of.
Moreover she couldn't help but admire her brother, and how despite being scared of leaving home, marched forth, and faced his fears. She couldn't help but want to follow in his footsteps and get over her fears of bears.
It was a relief that her cold seemed to have finally gone away. Being fully recovered she hopped out of bed(couch) and helped Papyrus cook. Her adopted mother and brother were so proud, practically in tears when she said she wanted to do some training.
Toriel was starting to see that blaze of ferocity that a pokemon trainer should have in her baby girl. "That sounds wonderful my child! Why don't you and that sweet MK boy go out exploring? With it being so early in the morning. You'll be running into different pokemon then in the afternoon."
With newfound determination she eats a huge breakfast, grabs her pokeballs and rushes out the door. "Whoa you're pretty good dude~" In the center of the town square was a little audience of people. "MK?" Sure enough the boy was there, taking part in a battle, with a familiar face that made the little brunette gasp.
"Napstablook!" The older boy was startled, looking about before spotting her, and offers her a small smile. "Oh hey there. Frisk right? It's...been awhile." She smiles right back at him, glad to see him, it HAD been awhile. Not since she was staying with Toriel and had her first battle.
Currently Mk was hoping up and down, antsy as his breloom was kneeling on the cold snow. Laying not too far from him was a pokemon that she'd never seen Napsta use before.
Seel the sea lion pokemon and the pre-evolved form of dewgong. Seel live in frozen temperatures thanks to it's thick hide. When they need to return to the surface to breathe, they use their horn to penetrates the icy layers.
"Seel use ice shard." The water/ice pokemon flapped their flippers together before flinging shards of ice that was laying on the ground. "Come on Breloom! You gotta dodge it!" The mushroom pokemon tried obeying MK's order but it just didn't have the energy.
Unable to rise breloom took the hit full on and was pushed back. Crying in pain they collapse, down for the count. "Aww man. You ok dude?" He stumbles across the ice to his pokemon. "Owch dude you took a huge beating. Thanks for the help, return."
With a beam of light MK sends his breloom back into their pokeball before straightening up and jogging towards his opponent. "Awesome battle!" Napstablook fiddles with the black armbands wrapped around his wrist. He nervously smiles at the shorter boy.
"Um-uh, thanks. You're pokemon are very strong. Um...yeah sorry. I didn't mean to hurt them." The blond haired boy gives his opponent a grin and thumbs up. "No problem, we'll jut have to pay you back when we get stronger!" Frisk couldn't help but marvel at her two friend's interactions with each other.
MK's especially. Despite being defeated, MK was still smiling, all the more eager to improve his bond with his team and grow stronger. That was the kind of attitude she wanted to have.
Being able to get back up even after taking a nasty fall. Learning from mistakes to better improve herself, and even when feeling down, know that there were others that could support her. And it seemed she wasn't the only one effected by her older rival.
Napstablook found himself nodding with less hesitance. "We'll see." As a sign of good sportsmanship the pair shake hands. "Oh, here's the money for beating me! Now I'm off to the Ice Chasms~" Whistling a tune MK rushes away, before tripping into the snow. "Gack!"
Immediately Frisk sprints to his side, helping the clutzy trainer up. "Thanks dude." She smiles, before taking out her little notebook. "Whatcha writing?" He glances over her shoulder, reading it out loud.
"What's the Ice Chasms?' Oh yeah that's right you don't know this place very well. Well it's this super awesome underground system of tunnels underneath the town. There are lots of dark and ghost pokemon down there and it's a sweet place to train. Why, you wanna go?"
This was the perfect opportunity. Vigorously the young girl nods, readjusting her bag on her back. "Cool! Let's go then~" Frisk waves goodbye to Napstablook as she marches forth, following behind her friend. Eve maneuvers on her master's shoulder, reaching into her bag pockets to grab the Ex Machina. "Eeviii!"
With a slight hum Frisk gratefully grabs her pokedex. "Thanks Eve." Satisfied the little fox pokemon resettles, watching the ten year old type away. Sending a text to both her mom and brother.
Back at Sans and Papyrus's house...
"So the criminal activity has increased?" Toriel's eyes furrowed in thought as she sips her tea. She had of course known of the random acts of violence and theft from the news, however she had no idea just how big of an impact it had on the Underground.
Sans could only sigh as slouched further into his seat. "Undynes been patrolling with her group all over, but haven't found much in terms of suspects. Hell that attack at the pokemon center was the first time there was a public known crime taking place. They're getting bolder."
Asriel shared a look with his mom. "Bratty and Catty...Max said he knew them from when he went on his challenge. He was pretty shocked seeing them tear up the center and hold people hostage. They were strong too with their tag team strategies." They were no amateurs.
"MANY OF THE PARENTS IN SNOWDIN REFUSED TO ALLOW THEIR CHILDREN TO PARTAKE IN THE UNDERLEAGUE, FEARING FOR THEIR SAFETY. I BELIEVE THAT MK IS THE ONLY ONE PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR! SURELY THEY KNOW THAT UNDYNE WILL STOP THESE VILLAINS!"
It was a problem only growing with time. Sure there were many trainers, but not too many of them actually were doing the challenge, and if they were than they had already been on their journey for the past year. It saddened Toriel knowing that things were in such states.
"I cannot blame them for their concerns. If I had been more aware of the situation, I may've not encouraged Frisk to start her journey the way I did. Granted Asriel is with her, but it does make me anxious knowing that these criminals are able to do as they pleased. I take it all of the other gym leaders are on high alert as well?"
A harmonious chorus of rings stops the conversation, as Toriel and her son each reach for their phones. "IS SOMETHING THE MATTER?" Asriel shakes his head. "No, that was just Frisk saying she went off to go training with MK." His mother nods in agreement, putting away her device.
"It seems they are heading for the Ice Chasms. I'm sure it will be a wonderful experience for her as there are many a variety of pokemon down there." Both of the brothers pale at the mention of the name, causing the mother/son duo to worry.
Asriel licks his lips before asking. "Why are you looking at us like that?" Papyrus looks from the pair to his brother, back and forth. "BUT...WHAT OF THE SHADOW PIKACHU? I-I MEAN, THE GREAT PAPYRUS DOES NOT BELIEVE IN IT, HOWEVER IT HAS BECOME THE TALK OF THE TOWN!"
Immediately Toriel narrows her eyes on Sans, demanding an explanation. He raises his hands up in surrender to her intense gaze, knowing she wasn't going to like what he knew.
"Ok, so the last couple of days, we've been hearing rumors from some of the kids, talking about a dead wandering pikachu down there. Now I don't believe it, since you know, dark and ghost pokemon and their pranks but...a kid mentioned getting injured by it down there. It being really aggressive and dangerous."
Naturally the gym leaders of the town had told everyone to at least for the time being, lay off going to the IC. "As far as I know, neither of them had said that the matter was resolved, let alone called off staying away from it. So MK shouldn't be bringing her there."
Already Asriel was back on his phone, trying to call his sister. "I'm sorry, the number you have dialed in not in service. Please leave a message or try calling at a later time." He grunts in irritation, pocketing his cell. "They must already be down there. I'll go get them!" He practically leaps out the door.
"I'm going to have a long chat with MK's parents, Sans and Papyrus, I ask that you two keep your phones on you as I'm sure Asriel will contact us as soon as he finds them and gets them out of there." Standing up she gracefully exits the house.
Finding herself once more absolutely frustrated with the turn of events. It seems no matter what, trouble always seems to find her children. "I can only hope this Shadow Pikachu is truly a rumor..."
to be continued
Author Notes: Ok so apologies for the wait, as it's been quite some time. There's been a crap ton of stuff happening that's delayed my updates but i'm still doing my best to keep up with it. So guys please feel free to fav/follow/review if you like.