Rules: (Note: these are rules my friend and I have created) The one-shots have to be at least1,000 words. Stories must be One-Shot, meaning that the story is only one chapter long. The stories can be any genre. Stories must be written and uploaded in the given month, and more than one story can be uploaded in one day.
Chapter Warnings: Slash - Chatot/Wigglytuff (PMD: Explorers of the Sky), humanised, fluff, probably some accidental OoCness.
Chapter Genre: Adventure, Friendship, Romance.
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters from any of the Pokémon games.
Author's Note: Hello again! Guess who's back with the second one-shot of the challenge?! :P
A shout out to NaturallyDark: Thank you for your review! I really appreciate the grammar and tense corrections. (How did I miss that first one?) I knew got the second one wrong. I was unsure so I left it as it was. Thank you so much for that. c: I've corrected them now. (I even found a couple of other mistakes when I looked over it again)
I do appreciate it if you point out any grammar/spelling/etc mistakes to me. It helps me learn from the many mistakes I'll probably end up making. xD If you have any suggestions of who or what you'd like me to write about, feel free to leave them in a review or PM them to me.
Enjoy!
Shot Two: Blue Moon
Times were now peaceful in Treasure Town. The months that followed after the Nightmare Incident were sometimes quiet and other times excitable. The Guild was still busy with exploration teams popping in and out to look up missions on the Job Bulletin Board and on the Outlaw Notice Board, or to receive that reward for a mission they have already completed.
Guildmaster Wigglytuff sat in his office with a bored expression on his face as he looked down at the paperwork that needed to be completed. Being a guildmaster was good fun most of the time. He was allowed to set up large expeditions for his guild members and friends, go out for adventures, help exploration teams reach their true potential, and also help Pokémon in need. The one thing he didn't like was the paperwork that went with it. They were always so boring and were never any fun. Most of the time Chatot would help him with them, but his right-hand Pokémon was busy today.
Chatot. Wigglytuff smiled happily at the thought of the often flustered Flying type. The two were a lot closer than they let on. Not many Pokémon knew about the true identity of their relationship, not because they didn't want anyone to know, but more of the fact that they had become a little too busy to always express it. With Chatot watching over the guild members and Wigglytuff keeping the Guild up and running, there wasn't exactly much time to able to do anything…romantic together.
Sometimes when Chatot helped Wigglytuff out with the paperwork the Guildmaster would try to flirt with his partner (that's right, Wigglytuff can flirt), and most of Chatot would discourage it for the sake of the paperwork. But sometimes - sometimes - Chatot would go along with it and flirt back (yeah, Chatot flirts too). The harmless flirting would then develop into a make-out session that would usually end prematurely due to Chatot reminding them both about the paperwork that needed to be sorted. Wigglytuff would pout like a child before nodding in defeat.
Chatot had always been that way. Even when they first met…
Wigglytuff gasped and his eyes widened in a surprised realisation. He jumped away from the endless paperwork and began to search for something in the draws of his desk. After a few moments of rushed searching he finally found his calendar and searched for the important date. His eyes lit up when he saw the Blue Moon was only two days away. Forgetting about his paperwork, Wigglytuff began planning for the special occasion.
The next day the Guild said their morning cheers before going off to perform their duties. Wigglytuff walked back into his office before walking back out again with a suspiciously heavy Exploration Bag. Chatot narrowed his eyes at him.
"Chatot, I need to go out and sort something," Wigglytuff said cheerfully, "can you watch the Guild until I return?"
"Of course, Guildmaster, but where are you going?" Chatot asked.
"Ah, that's a secret~" Wigglytuff grinned before tapping Chatot on the nose. Chatot's cheeks grew red and hot as he looked away with embarrassment. Wigglytuff turned to the guild members who were still on the second floor with a wide smile. "I'll be back soon, friends~!"
They all cheered back and returned to what they were previously doing as Wigglytuff smiled at Chatot one last time before climbing up the ladder. Chatot sighed and shook his head. He'll never fully understand what goes on in his partner's head. He looked over at Wigglytuff's office and something began to irk him. It was irking him so much that he made his way over to the Guildmaster's doors and pushed them open, and immediately his eyes were drawn to the desk that was littered with unfinished paperwork. Chatot gaped in shock before trying to give chase to his sneaky partner, only to find that he was already gone.
Night was quickly arriving and Wigglytuff was still nowhere to be seen. Chatot was beginning to grow worried. All of the guild members had returned from their missions and were now relaxing about in the Guild, so why hadn't their Guildmaster returned? What could he be possible sorting that would require him to be out this late?
Calm down, Chatot. He told himself as he was looking over some of Wigglytuff's paperwork to keep his mind occupied. He's a guildmaster. Of course he's going to be busy. Maybe Officer Magnezone has required Wigglytuff's assistance with a particularly strong outlaw? Maybe he's been requested to explore a dungeon that is far too dangerous for any of the guild members? Oh, maybe it's-
Chatot's train of thought was abruptly cut off when Diglett's voice rang out. "Pokémon detected! Pokémon detected!"
Chatot frowned. A visitor this late? He made his way out of Wigglytuff's office just as Loudred asked for the footprint of the Pokémon.
"The footprint belongs to Pelipper, the Delivery Pokémon!"
Once Pelipper was permitted entry into the Guild, she made her way down to the first floor where everyone was waiting. She smiled and hoisted the large delivery bag on her shoulder before pulling out a letter and handing to Chatot. "It's addressed to the whole of Wigglytuff's Guild. Explaining something I guess, the Guildmaster didn't really mention much before rushing off again. Anyway, see you all again!"
And with that Pelipper was off.
Chatot frowned and opened up the letter - wincing at Wigglytuff's terrible handwriting - before reading it out.
Dear friends!
I won't be able to return to the guild tonight as my errand is taking longer than expected. Chatot will remain in charge until I get back, so be sure to follow his lead! And remember to have lots of fun!
-Wigglytuff
Chatot frowned for what must have been the tenth time that day. What was Wigglytuff up to?
"Hey, hey, hey, what do you suppose the Guildmaster is doing?" Corphish asked.
"Chatot, has the Guildmaster mentioned anything to you?" Chimecho asked, turning to the Guildmaster's right-hand Pokémon.
He shook his head. "Unfortunately, even I can't fathom what the Guildmaster does sometimes. For now we should have dinner and rest up for tomorrow."
"YEAH!" the Guild cheered.
Early the next morning Wigglytuff made his way to Sharpedo Bluff. The pink-head stood at the entrance of Team Dara's base and called into the large hole that led downwards.
"Hello friends!" Wigglytuff said cheerfully.
Lapis soon appeared and her expression lightened when she saw Wigglytuff. "Hey, Guildmaster. What can I do for you?"
"I was wondering if you and Chikorita could watch over the Guild." Wigglytuff inquired with a friendly smile.
"Huh, us? You want us to watch over your Guild?" she asked incredulously. "I-I mean, we'll be honoured to and everything, but…wouldn't it make more sense for Chatot to watch over the Guild while you're away?"
"Mhm, usually, but Chatot and I have an errand to do together."
"Oh, well… I guess we could do it…"
"Lapis, what is it?" Chikorita asked and the green-haired teen poked her head around the corner to see up the stairs. She smiled brightly when she saw Wigglytuff. "Guildmaster! Good morning!"
"Good morning!" he greeted happily.
"The Guildmaster wants us to watch over the Guild while he and Chatot go on an errand." Lapis explained.
Chikorita's eyes widened before she grinned. "Of course! We'll do our best! Right, Lapis?"
The Fire type rolled her eyes and nodded at Wigglytuff. "Do you want us to come over now?"
"Yes please. Let's go, friendly friends~!" Wigglytuff cheered.
Meanwhile, back at the Guild Chatot had gotten everyone up for morning cheers. As soon as they had finished Sunflora immediately asked the question everyone was wondering.
"Um, has the Guildmaster returned?" she asked with a worried expression.
"No, not yet. He should be returning soon, though." Chatot said.
Just as he said that Wigglytuff climbed down the ladder, causing the Guild to look over in surprise followed by a chorus of 'Oh!' and 'There he is!'. He was closely followed by Lapis and Chikorita who greeted everyone with a grin and a wave as soon as they climbed down.
"Hello everyone!" Wigglytuff greeted with a smile. He turned to Chatot with a gentler smile that only Chatot could understand. "Were there any problems in my absence?"
Chatot ignored the warmth in his cheeks. "No, Guildmaster. Might I ask where you went?"
"Like the letter said, I was busy on an errand." Wigglytuff chuckled before turning to everyone. "I'm afraid I can't stay for long. I need to go back out on another errand." The guild members - even Chatot - seemed surprised. "Chatot and I should be back by tomorrow morning at the latest. In the meantime, Team Dara will be watching over the Guild until we return."
"G-Guildmaster, what are you talking about?" Chatot demanded in a fluster. "You didn't mention any of this to me! W-we can't just leave the Guild so suddenly. Are you sure Team Dara are up to the task of watching over a guild? I know they saved the world twice, but so many things could go wrong, and what if-?"
"Chatot, it'll be fine." Wigglytuff assured him. "Besides, this is important."
Chatot blinked. "It is?"
"Yes. Team Dara, I leave it to you?"
Lapis and Chikorita nodded. "We'll do our best."
"I know you will, friends." Wigglytuff smiled at Chatot. "Shall we?"
Chatot nodded with the faintest of frowns. "I suppose. You two, make sure everything is in order when we return."
"Yes, Chatot." Chikorita replied while Lapis made a face.
The two made their way out of the guild and started to leave Treasure Town.
"Do we have enough supplies?" Chatot asked.
"Yep." Wigglytuff replied cheerfully.
"Do you know where we're going?"
"Yep."
"Where exactly are we going?"
"It's a surprise."
Chatot narrowed his eyes. "You said it was important."
"It is." Wigglytuff pouted. "Don't you trust me?"
Chatot averted his eyes and sighed. "Too much."
"Besides, it's been a while since it's just been the two of us." The guildmaster said.
Now that Chatot thought about it, it had been a while since the two of them spent any time alone together. Maybe this errand would be good for them. He decided not to ask anymore questions and followed Wigglytuff's lead as they continued their journey. About an hour later the two were nearing a large forest Chatot knew as Midnight Forest. He knew this forest very well as it was the very place he and Wigglytuff had met. It was the very place where they had started an exploration team together, and that very night they stayed up to watch the Blue Moon.
Chatot gasped. The Blue Moon! Today was the day of their anniversary of being an exploration team! "I-I'm sorry." He suddenly apologised.
Wigglytuff blinked in surprise. "What are you apologising for?"
"I completely forgot what today was." He admitted. "It's been so busy lately that I had forgotten all about it."
"It's alright, Chatot." Wigglytuff assured him with a warm smile before pulling the shorter male into his arms. Chatot blushed brightly at the sudden contact before returning the embrace with his heart pounding against his chest. It had been a while since they had any real contact like this and Chatot was going to savour it while he could.
"Let's go watch that blue moon." He murmured and Wigglytuff nodded in return.
They pulled away from each other, both with bright smiles, before making their way into Midnight Forest feeling lighter than they had in months.
The forest always had a dark colouration to it. Leaves, bushes, tree trunks, grass; it was all darker here, but not unpleasantly so. The forest had a peaceful, calming aura about it. It was never scaring or unnerving, and many of the Pokémon who lived there never attacked unless they were provoked to. Chatot and Wigglytuff made quick work of getting through the mystery dungeon, and when they finally got to the clearing something odd had been laid out. A large, square blanket that was coloured with blue, green, and yellow circles was laid out with four rocks at the corners holding it down, a basket full of berries and fruits was set in the middle of the blanket, and two plates with the Guild logo printed on were also set next to the basket. Surprise took a hold of Chatot's face once again.
"What do you think?" Wigglytuff asked with a smile. "It's simply but effective, right?"
"So this is what you were up to on that 'errand'." Chatot said. "You didn't have to…"
"What else were we going to do while we wait for the Blue Moon?" Wigglytuff asked.
Chatot gave him a hopeless smile. "I'm never going to fully fathom what goes on in your mind, am I?"
"I aim to be an enigma." Wigglytuff grinned.
The two settled down and tucked into the picnic. As they waited for the Blue Moon they reminisced their meeting and all of their explorations together. They repeated the good and the bad until a blue tinge suddenly engulfed the area. They looked up to see a bright blue moon illuminating the forest with its aquatic light.
"It's still as beautiful as before." Chatot said as he stared up at the sky's jewel.
"We should bring the rest of the Guild here one day." Wigglytuff suggested and Chatot hummed musically in agreement. "Chatot?"
"Yes?" he turned around to look at the Guildmaster and almost squawked in surprise when their lips met in a chaste, yet passionate kiss.
Wigglytuff pulled away with a gleeful smile. "Happy Anniversary."
Chatot tried to ignore the fact that his face must have been bright red and nodded with a small smile. "Happy Anniversary."
Word Count: 2290
Lapis is a Charmander in this. I wasn't really able to clarify in the story as it's about Chatot and Wigglytuff. 'Dara' is short for 'Darastrix' which means 'dragon' in a Draconic language.
As I wrote this ship I began to like it more and more. I really like these two, so who knows? I may write more of them in the future. c; I kind of want to write in further detail how they met.
Feel free to leave a review and I'll happily read it!
Dolan