A/N: Hi, guys! I have a new chapter for you today, and it revolves around the idea that Reevee21 gave me, so a big thanks to you, Reevee21, who just so happens to be my very first follower! And another thanks to the anonymous guest who reviewed on the first two chapters. With that out of the way, let's get to the chapter!

Chapter 3: Olimar's Silly Stalking Situation

"Hey guys, what do you think of the mayor?" Olimar asked while taking a bite out of his bulborb sandwich. He had a few suspicions concerning the mayor, and he was wondering if someone shared his suspicions.

"I think he seems like a decent enough person. A little strict, though. It sucks that we have to work on building houses." Toon Link responded. He, Olimar, Popo, and Nana were all sitting outside of Sonic's house. The birthday party was being held there, and they decided to get some fresh air after Wario ate a whole bag of garlic.

"Person? Are you sure? None of his features seem a bit... Inhuman like? To any of you?" Olimar asked.

"Nope." They responded, "totally normal."

"Ok, then. But, I'm gonna have to disagree with you. You see, I've been following him. For reasons that will remain classified. He doesn't act like a normal human being! I think he may be a Pikmin!" Olimar exclaimed.

Popo spit his water out of his mouth, Nana gasped, and Toon Link started laughing hysterically. "I don't think a Pikmin qualifies to be a mayor! Don't you know how dumb those things are?" Toon link said after recovering from his laughing fit. "Personally, I don't believe you."

"Neither do I." Popo said.

"It does sound a bit...Odd. Why would a Pikmin wear such fancy clothing?" Nana said. They all started laughing again.

"Well, we'll see who's laughing soon enough! I'll get proof, and then I'll be the one-" Olimar started, but was stopped by Popo.

"If you can give us hard proof that he's a Pikmin, I'll do your weekly work day for a month!"

"Alright, then. Deal." Olimar said.

"Wait! But, if you can't by the end of tomorrow, you'll have to do MY weekly work for a month." Popo reached out his hand, his childish face bearing a smirk.

Olimar gulped. He didn't really partake in things like this. He once watched a bet between Yoshi and Kirby over the last slice of cake. It did not end well. But, a whole month of not doing work? Even if it was really just four days, it still added up.

"Deal." Olimar said, shaking Popo's hand.

The next morning, he set off to find his evidence. He bought a pair of binoculars, some microphones and cameras that you could hide all over the place, and a book he saw called "Spying for Dummies."

He waited in the bushes near the Mayor's Office, and waited for the mayor to exit his house. Then he started ducking from bush to bush, closely following the mayor to see where he went.

His first stop was the construction site. Olimar saw all of the smashers who wanted to get their weekly day out of the way, including Marth, Wolf, Meta Knight, and Lucario, among others. He would join them, but he had a mission to do. Besides, if he did find evidence, then he won't even need to work.

After a few minutes to check on who was there, he went to the grocery store. Olimar wrote down what the mayor bought. "Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries... He seems to be a fan of berries... Like Pikmin!" Olimar said to himself. He saw the mayor walking away, so he put his notebook away and followed him.

For the rest of the day, Olimar had no luck finding evidence. Finally, the mayor was home. Olimar sighed, and turned around to go back home, when…

Snap! Olimar tripped as he fell on a twig, and caught the attention on a certain purple Pikmin.

"Why, hello there, Olimar!" The mayor said, "Mind joining me for dinner? I just bought the most delicious berries today, and I was hoping to try out this new recipe I found off the internet."

Maybe I can find evidence inside his house! Olimar thought. "Sure! I'd love to!" Olimar said, and followed the mayor inside.

Once inside, Olimar sat in the kitchen, while the mayor went to the kitchen to prepare the meal. Dang, this place is fancy. Olimar thought to himself. The inside looked like a mini palace. The floor was decorated with beautiful and colorful carpets. The parts that weren't covered with carpets showed the crisp mahogany flooring. The walls were decorated with pictures, mainly of himself.

Ok, there has to be something here that shows he's a Pikmin! Olimar thought to himself. He rummaged through his drawers, looking for a document, a picture, or anything else that could prove the mayor's Pikmin-ess.

"It's ready! Prepare your taste buds!" The mayor called from the kitchen. Olimar got back in his seat just in time. "Here we are! Berry soup! I hope you think it's lovely!" The mayor said as he handed him a bowl of soup.

Olimar took a gulp of his spoon, and was instantly blown away! It was amazing! He finished he first bowl in minutes. "I take it you like it?" The mayor asked, chuckling as Olimar's eyes bugged out while he ate.

"It's... Amazing! Do you have more?" Olimar asked. The mayor gave him a second bowl, which he finished just as fast as the first.

"I'm really glad you like it! I never really get to share my food with anyone. Actually, I don't really interact with anyone at all..." The mayor said as his eyes drifted to the window.

Olimar finished his bowl. "If you want; maybe I could stay a little but after dinner." He said, finishing his second bowl.

"That'd be great!" The mayor said. They talked for hours after dinner, sharing all if their secrets and stories.

"Ok, I have one last secret to tell you before you head home." The mayor said.

Is this what I've been waiting for? Olimar thought. "What is it?"

"You have to swear you won't tell anybody!" The mayor said.

"I won't." Olimar said, taking out his voice recorder and sneakily putting it behind his back.

"Ok, here it is. I'm not... Human. I'm actually a Pikmin! I know, it's a lot to take in, but I've never told anyone this before, but I think that you're the type of guy who I can trust." The mayor said. Olimar didn't hear the last part, because he was already heading out the door in celebration.

Once outside, he started dancing, and went home, happy.

The next day, he went to find Popo, to show him his evidence. He saw Popo sitting on a bench with Nana and Toon Link. Perfect. He thought. He started walking to them, but was interrupted by none other than the mayor!

"Hello, Olimar. I can't tell you how grateful I am because of your visit! Nobody's ever given me that kind of attention in years. Sure, I'm the mayor, but I only became mayor because the rest of the competitors were forced in the race for mayor. Truth is, being mayor sucks! You can't have fun, it's just business and-" the mayor rambled on, but he was interrupts by Olimar.

"Um... What do you want? Can you make it snappy? I need to attend to some important business." Olimar said, tapping his left foot, with his right hand in his right hip.

"Oh, right. I just want to say... Thank you. Nobody's ever wanted to be my friend, and it warms my heart to finally have someone that I can trust." The mayor said. Then he waved, and walked away.

Trust... The mayor's last word stuck in Olimar's head. He looked down at his tape recorder, which contained the evidence that he needed. Then, he looked at Popo, who waved a him. Finally, he looked at the mayor, who was walking into a bookstore. He sighed, and then threw the tape recorder on the ground, and broke it with his foot. Then, he walked to Popo.

"You win. I guess he isn't a Pikmin." Olimar said.

"Yahoo! I win! No work for a month! Here's my card. Just return it to me in a month" Popo cheered, "No hard feelings?" He asked.

"Yeah, no hard feelings." Olimar said.

The next day, Olimar went to the construction site, to start to fulfill his part of the bet. He walked up to the mayor, and gave him his card to be stamped. He was surprised to find four stamps on his card after when the mayor returned it.

"Give me Popo's card too." The mayor said. Olimar gave him Popo's card, confusion written on his face. The mayor stamped that one four times as well.

"What?" Olimar asked. "How did you know I had Popo's card?"

"Well," the mayor started, "as mayor, nothing escapes my view. For instance a certain spaceman putting cameras all over my lawn." Olimar gulped.

"Yeah, I knew about your little bet from the beginning, and I decided to test you." The mayor said, looking at Olimar. Then, he smiled," and you passed with flying colors."

Olimar sighed," I'm so sorry! I don't know what I was thinking, spying on someone like that! You didn't have to stamp my and Popo's card four times, I'll take it as punishment."

"No, it's fine, really. Just give Popo's card back to him at the end of the month, and enjoy your month of rest. You deserve it after what I put you through." The mayor said, smiling.

Olimar beamed," Thanks. Friends?" Olimar asked, extending his hand.

"Friends." The mayor said, while shaking his hand. "Now, why don't we enjoy you day off? Ice cream, on me!" The mayor said, dashing off.

"I'm right behind you!" Olimar said, following his newfound friend.

Maybe this whole thing isn't such a bad thing after all... The mayor said, smiling as he waited at the front of the ice cream store for his new friend.

A/N: And that's another chapter, done! A little corny, but corn is very good for the body! I'm thinking that around this length for each chapter is pretty good for this story. Any feedback/ suggestions as to what I should write about in the next chapter, or how to improve my writing is appreciated! Until next chapter!