(Toffee City, Morning)
(Pai POV)
Junichi and I were released, from the hospital early, and we gave our Pokémon a checkup as well. Fennekin and Popplio, are healthy which is a relief. Junichi and I were questioned, about what gave us those injuries. We told Nurse Joy, that it's a mystery to us. Nurse Joy informs Officer Jenny, about the potential danger of Fairy Tale Forest.
"Hey, what do you think attacked us?" I ask Junichi while holding Popplio.
"Let's not focus on that, and get something to eat," Junichi answers with a grin.
I nod my head, we find a shop and buy a few items. Popplio and Fennekin eat a set of mix berries. While Junichi buys, us rice vegetable soup with water. We all eat at a nearby outdoor table.
"Here, it smells pretty good," Junichi says handing me a bowel and a bottle of water.
"Yeah, it does smell pretty good," I reply smelling the food.
We eat in silence for a minute, my mind still puzzles, on what attack and why? I start playing with my food, thinking about that creature.
"It's really bothering you huh?" Junichi asks looking at me.
"Yeah, I mean it's something I never saw," I replied rubbing my cheek.
"Well, I'm sure what we saw was a Mythical Pokémon."
Mythical Pokémon! I slam my hands on the table spilling, my soup and scarring Popplio too. Mythical Pokémon, are rarely seen by people. Yet, what was the one we saw during in a forest!?
"Geez, Pai chill out you're making a scene," Junichi says grabbing some napkins.
I clean up my mess and dispose of my belongings. Junichi and I stroll through Toffee City, talking about the Mythical Pokémon. Eventually, we call Prof Peach, about this problem. Junichi, calls the Professor from his Xtransceiver, within a second the Professor answer.
"Pai! Junichi! You two made it Toffee City, what's with the bandages thou?" Professor Peach curiously asks tilting her head.
"We had some trouble in Fairy Tale Forest," Junichi explains rubbing his hair cutely
"We want to talk you about a Mythical Pokémon we saw Professor." I quickly say.
"A Mythical Pokemon!" Professor Peach shouts
Junichi explains, to Professor about our situation. With all the details given, Professor Peach, couldn't give a direct answer. Thou with enough details, given Professor Peach, says "I'll research about the Mythical Pokémon, you two saw." With being said we say our goodbyes to the Professor and the call ends.
"So, Pai What's the game plan now?" Junichi says with hands on his hips
"What do mean Nichi?" I said tilting my head.
"Toffee City is home to an Electric-type Gym Leader. With Popplio there you'll lose with a second." Junichi says with a serious expression.
"Then I will fight back with a Ground-type Pokémon!" I strongly yell making a fist.
As assure as I am, I wasn't too sure about where to find a Ground-type Pokémon. I see Popplio, with upsetting expression, I look at Junichi annoy and he shrugs his shoulder. I tell Popplio, that wouldn't it to be in a dangerous battle and Popplio understands it nuzzles against me. Junichi tells me about a place called "Mirage Cave", and a lot of Pokémon are found there. We set out to Mirage Cave, and arrive sooner than I expect.
" See, not too far from Toffee City," Junichi says with a smile.
"Alright, Popplio let's get ourselves a new partner." I happily say smiling at Popplio.
"Popplio!" It happily shouts with its fin held high.
We enter the cave, as expected it's dark so Junichi and I use the flashlights on Pokedex. I see Zubats, Woobats, Geodudes and sometimes a Duskulls within the cave. The cave also runs, deeper than we thought, and we often at times stopped to take a break.
"Nichi... I haven't seen a Ground-type anywhere." I moan while sitting on a rock.
"We literally walked past five Geodudes Pai." Junichi irritatingly says with Fennekin looking disappointed.
"Buuut Nichi, there has to be something cooler than Geodudes." I continue moaning.
As I said that a set of Geodudes, float by with their heads held high. Thou as they float by us, it looks like they want to cry. Junichi and Fennekin give me a disgust expression. The Geodudes, scurry off quickly sobbing in the distance.
"Aww, wait come back Geodudes!" I humbly say
"Geez, Pai as cute as you are I didn't think you're a snob," Junichi says walking further into the cave.
I quickly catch up to Junichi, I avoid eye contact with him. Due to the sheer embarrassment, as we walk further into the cave we hear joyful laughter. Junichi and I figured that we were the only two Trainers in this cave. We decide to follow, the laughter, and we find this interesting group.
"Lady Carmella, how's the Sweet Moo Moo Milk." someone asks with their mouth stuff.
"Aaaah... Superbly delicious stealing this easier than fishing for a Magikarp." someone boastingly says
Junichi and I peer at the group, to get a look of them. A tall woman, with brown skin, and pink puffy yet curly hair stands there drinking Moo Moo Milk. She wears white lace knee-high boots and a light pink frilly short dress. Her dress hugs her body, showing off curvy her body.
"So, what's our next objective Lady Carmella?" Someone happily asks
"To steal all of the sugary and delicious sweets of the Eden region of course." Lady Carmella strongly replies with her hands on hips and laughing.
Junichi and I tilt our heads, due to the confusion of her statement. We decide to continue looking through the cave and ignore the trio back there. Shortly after a while run into the Carmella again, but she looks horrified and shooked. She gazes at Junichi, who has an emotionless expression and hugs him. She stated that she and friends were attacked by Golbats. They apparently got separated, by it too.
"Uhh so, what did you two coming looking for in this cave?." Carmella nervously asks clinching to Junichi.
"A cool Ground-type Pokémon, and would let loose of Junichi. I'm sure he doesn't want you pressing against him like that." I say with a bit of annoyance and puff my cheeks
"Oh... s-sorry, I was so afraid of seeing Golbats again. I reacted on instinct." Carmella replies detaching from Junichi.
Junichi and I help Carmella, look for here friends and search for a decent Ground Pokémon. Sadly none of those happen and we found more Zubats. Which frighten Carmella, forcing her to clasp on an emotionless Junichi. It pisses me off knowing that girls like her can cling to a guy so easily.
"So Carmella, what do you and your friends do together," Junichi asks the frighten Carmella.
"W-w-we're a trio name Team Shuga and we often spend time stealing sweets." Carmella shakingly says.
"Those girls have been with me since we met in Royal City. Even though I'm afraid I won't leave them behind." Carmella strongly adds still hugging Junichi.
I ask Carmella if she has any Pokémon to help her. She says "I have a Slurpuff, but it's more afraid than I am." I honestly want to tell, her to woman up, and find your friends by yourself. Thou I can understand, how she feels about exploring by herself. More than anything, I am grateful that Junichi came along with.
"Hey, Pai there's little Pokémon straight ahead," Junichi says point his flashlight to a Pokémon.
I see this orange Pokémon, that looks like a bug. It has a round body and four stumpy legs. The Pokémon has a large head, small eyes, and a zigzag mouth. It using it large jaws to eat away at large rock. It finally notices us, it stomping front leg and dragging it back.
"Looks this Pokémon, is ready for a fight. Are you ready Popplio!?" I shout as Popplio jumps from my arms.