I've actually had this done for a few days, but when you're typing up two different research papers at the same time...you just don't want to type anything else for a bit. Anyways, here's Chapter 3, hope y'all enjoy it.

Chapter 3: Team Delusion

After Guildmaster Darian allowed me to become a member of the Guild, he walked to the far left of the and stood in front of an emerald encrusted chest.

Nudging it open, the Sawsbuck prodded through it and clenched a small object in his mouth.

As he came to stand in front of me once again, Guildmaster Darian motioned for me to take the object.

"This is your Explorer Badge. Take it with you wherever you go. It is an essential item detailing that you are an Explorer and not an imposter."

I nodded and looked at the badge. It appeared to be made out of Silver Ultrium with an imitation sapphire resting in the center. 'Four Seasons Guild' was carved in small, intricate calligraphy on its surface.

It wasn't anything too fancy, didn't want anyone stealing it, and anyone with a trained eye could tell that the stone was fake.

"Now, the only task left is to assign you to a team."

The Sawsbuck walked behind a large pine desk that was situated in the middle of the room and started shifting through numerous papers.

"Hm…" His brows furrowed. "You shall be in Team Delusion with-" Darian was suddenly cut off short by the shrill exclamations of Miss Blair and Tsubaki.

"What? Why would you put here with him?" The Braixen stared in disbelief.

"Why can't Lucy be in my team? We're already friends, too! She doesn't need to be with someone like him!" Tsubaki exclaimed.

How bad could that Pokémon be that even Tsubaki was protesting my joining his team, and Tsubaki was an Explorer? Why didn't she tell me?

Darian sighed. "Believe me I would, but your team is full. In fact, everyone's team is full except for Sly's. It's the only option I have."

"Um…is he really that bad?" I asked, feeling a little uncomfortable with the situation.

"Sly isn't really the friendly Pokémon here. He's arrogant, obnoxious, and can be incredibly hard to get along with, but under all that he does have a caring heart." Darian said.

"A caring heart? I'll believe that when I see it." Miss Blair scowled.

"Believe me, Blair. If he didn't, then I wouldn't have allowed him to join this Guild. Do you question my judgment?" The Sawsbuck replied.

Tsubaki began to speak as Miss Blair stood there quietly. "Well, even though I don't like this, maybe having a teammate like you will help soften him up a bit." Tsubaki gave me a small smile.

I nodded uncertainly, but didn't say anything.

"Well now that the matter has been settled, Tsubaki, would you mind showing Lucy around the Guild?" Darian asked the Goodra.

"Sure thing, Guildmaster. Come on Lucy, let's go." Tsubaki replied.

"Ok. Thank you Guildmaster for allowing me to join you Guild." I thanked him.

He nodded his head and I followed Tsubaki out, closing the door behind us.

"Hey, Tsubaki? Why didn't you tell me that you were on an Exploration Team?" I asked.

"Oh, um…to be honest it never really crossed my mind." She smiled sheepishly. "But, anyways, this room is where the request boards are. There are all sorts of requests found here. They range in levels of difficulty. Some jobs require finding lost items; others are for escorting Pokémon, and finally, there are the ones that require the use of catching criminals which also happens to be Sly's specialty. These all take place in areas known as Mystery Dungeons." She explained.

"Mystery Dungeons?" I'd heard the name from my Grandfather before, but I didn't really know what they were.

"Mystery Dungeons are labyrinth-like areas with a range of floors from 3 up to 99 of them. The layout of a Mystery Dungeon changes each time you enter it, making it virtually impossible to predict how to get through it. They really are fun places to explore." The Goodra smiled.

I nodded my head at her explanation, they did sound like really cool places.

Tsubaki was about to say something else, but was suddenly interrupted by a Gabite.

"Yo, Tsubaki! Who's your friend there?" He asked.

"Hello, Drax. This is Lucy, she just joined us, and I'm giving her a tour of the Guild." She replied.

"Really? Well then, welcome to the Guild Lucy. Whose team are you in."? He smiled.

"Thank you, Drax." I smiled. "I'm in Team Delusion with someone named Sly."

Drax arched an eyebrow. "Sly? He's not going to like that. Surely the Guildmaster could have put you with someone else."

The Goodra beside me sighed and shook her head. "Guildmaster Darian said that every team is full. Putting her with Sly was his only option."

"Well that's a damn shame. It would've been nice to have you in my team." He winked at me. "Oh, and good luck with Sly, you'll need it."

I gave him a small smile. "Thanks."

He nodded and walked off, going over to one of the many request boards around us.

"Well, now that that's over, why don't I show you around some more?" Tsubaki asked.

"Ok." The Goodra started to walk off once again and I continued to follow her.

We entered a large room where a handful of Pokémon were gathered around, sitting on couches and chair as they conversed with one another.

"This is the parlor room where we come and hang out and share information with each other." Tsubaki explained.

Next, she showed me where the dining hall and the training room. We were now going up a flight of stairs that spiraled around the inside of one of the four towers.

"All the towers here are used to house most of the Exploration Teams, there are others though that live in the halls of the castle. Sly is one of the Pokémon that resides in this tower." She looked at me.

I was about to respond, but was interrupted by a sudden commotion above me.

A stream of fire blasted through a nearby door and a Shiny Braviary came flying out with some of his tail feathers slightly burnt.

"What the hell, dude? How many times has the Guildmaster asked you to quit using Flamethrower while inside the castle?" The bird screeched.

"Well, I would if you'd stay the hell away from me!" A Shiny Zoroark stepped out, snarling at the Braviary.

The two in front of us continued to bicker back and forth to each other until Tsubaki had had enough. "Would you two stop?" She fired a dark purple blast of draconic energy at the two.

The two quarreling Pokémon yelped in surprise as the powerful Dragon Pulse hit.

What the fuck? Stay out of this Tsubaki!" The Zoroark snarled.

"Shut it, Sly." She glared.

Wait…that's Sly? Out of every Pokémon imaginable, I never expected him to be a Zoroark.

Sly's piercing gaze moved onto me. "Who the hell is this?"

Tsubaki crossed her arms. "Sly, this is Lucy, your new teammate."

"WHAT?"

Sly's a dick ain't he? Lol, how shall he come to terms with having a new teammate? Hm...guess we'll find out next chapter, laters XP