Chapter 8 (Aqua)

My head was really fogy as I opened my eyes…had I ever been like this? Maybe it was getting reused to the Pikmin form…

I could hear rushing water, and could actually feel it around me. I also felt a rock underneath me…wait, was I in a rapid?

Before my thoughts got much more complex, I heard coughing nearby, that's when I remembered how I had gotten here in the first place…a white Pikmin who didn't belong in whatever world this was. "Good to see you're finally awake" I said.

I turned to look at the Pikmin I rescued. He was a normal white Pikmin, but there was something about I'm that seemed familiar… "Aqua?" he said. I immediately recognized his voice.

"Poy? You're the one I rescued?" I replied. I wasn't entirely angry with him, I was more surprised than anything. I was here because of Alex, why was he here?

I didn't get to ask him, because we both slipped into the water. The current was weaker here, and I was fine…can't say the same about Poy. "Someone help I'm drowning!" he cried out, flailing in the water.

I rolled my eyes "stay still" I said, as I lifted his stem above the water. "Better?"

He nodded slightly "how did you get here?" he asked

Before I could respond, I saw a bunch of fish coming at me. I could probably handle them, except for a couple things. First, I had Poy, who wouldn't survive if I let him go. Second…these fish didn't look normal. "Doesn't matter, just swim!" I half swam, half pulled Poy, as we ran with the current…and straight over a waterfall.

We landed in a pool of water, and Poy was able to hold his breath (however you do that as a Pikmin) long enough for us to swim to shore. I let go of him, and we lied there panting, him more than me.

"Aqua?" Poy said

"Yes Poy?" I asked in reply

He hesitated "Thanks," he said

I looked at him and saw…he was blushing? "Don't mention it" I said. It would be one heck of a day if he fell in love with me over this. "Do you know where we are?"

"Not a clue" he said, looking around "I do, however, know something about this universe"

I looked at him. Knowing his nature, he wouldn't spill easy "and you just HAVE to hold this information over me, don't you?" I said

"No" he replied "I was going to tell you…unless you don't want to hear" he said, a sly smile crossing his face. There's the Poy I knew.

I sighed "just tell me please" I said "I got separated from Alex, and I'd like to get back"

He looked at me, and I could see his desire to keep the information from me…but he must have thought better "ok, this universe isn't exactly…normal" he said

"Yea, I kind of figured it out" I said, gesturing to the odd scenery around me.

"Point is, there's something way more dangerous here than ever before" he said

"And that is…?" I asked

"Darkness" he said "lots of it. No known origin, no known placement."

My eyes widened as I realized the cause of my short temper "darkness…the kind that can turn someone evil…" I whispered. What if it had gotten Alex? What if it had KILLED Alex? "I have to find Alex!" I jumped up, and started running off…I forgot Poy was faster.

He tackled me, pinning me down "Aqua, I want to find Keith just as badly" he said "if we split up, the darkness won't have a chance at getting us because we'll fall victim to whatever is here"

I also had forgotten he didn't realize any of what happened after Keith left…besides our onions splitting, of course. "Ok, we'll stick together" I said. He got off of me and I dusted myself off.

I looked at the sunset, and my Pikmin instincts kicked in. I had to fight the instinct to run to where I thought the onion was "we need to find shelter" Poy said

"I agree" I replied "we both need rest"

We found a tree hallow nearby, and decided to rest there. Seeing Poy so helpless, and so grateful, I couldn't stay angry with him. "You never told me how you got here" he said.

"Actually, I didn't come here intentionally, Alex brought me here on accident" I said

"Ok" he said. He was quieter than usual…did he miss Keith that much?

"Is being away from Keith bugging you?" I asked

He sighed "I actually enjoy being with Keith more than you'd think, you know. And that's not just because I like pranking him" he said

"Don't worry, we'll find them, I know it" I replied, curling up. In reality, I was trying to comfort myself as well. I was able to deal with sadness better, not only because I'm a blue Pikmin, but also because the human part of me was still there, and it allowed me to control my emotions. It didn't mean I wasn't lonely, even with Poy nearby.

"I sure hope so" Poy replied. I went to sleep before he could say anything else.

While I needed the rest, I have to say, it wasn't the best idea. When I woke up, I found myself stuck to the wall "what the heck?" I said, struggling.

"Morning Aqua" Poy said, eating a berry nearby.

My anger flared up, but I kept it from showing "why would you do this exactly?" I asked

"Pretty sure you know why" he said, smirking. He was WAY too smug for my liking

"That's it" I broke free of whatever was holding me, and I immediately launched at Poy.

I saw a somewhat surprised look on his face before we started tumbling over each other. After a bit, I finally pinned him down "what on earth were you thinking?" I asked "you NEVER prank someone who just saved your life!" the anger in my voice was really apparent, and it took all my effort not to strangle him…however that would work.

"You know its normal for me" Poy said calmly "why would you expect otherwise?"

"Let me repeat myself" I said "I. Saved. Your. Life!"

He stayed silent…then launched me into a tree. I blacked out after that.

Kingalex1234: here's the next chapter from me! This one was written in Aqua's point of view, for those who couldn't figure it out. Anyways, this may not be my story, but I'd love reviews and criticism! Bye for now!