A/N:
I attempted to use my tablet to write some of this, but formatting and persistent errors killed me, screwed me, and hated me. So, here it is via computer writing. -_-
Also, I'm now adding more B&W characters.
Meoow Meoow Mew Meeow: Well, cliffhangers are kind of just me. :3 If there are no cliffhangers I cannot be me. I think. But you know, cliffhangers are just an excuse to give us a break. Oh, and about your story, I'll be sure to check it out! It seems pretty interesting ;).
XxtheultimatexX: Thanks for your considerate review! I intend to keep writing (unless I hear a toka-ton-ton, actually ignore the joke, sorry), but mostly just for the fun of it.
Chapter 3: Misunderstandings
Shaun had seen many horrors of his life. He had easily seen five nightmares, lived through them, and had not freaked out because of several unusual turns of events. He had seen murderer bees to "teddy bears" that grow into monsters, and had survived.
Yet this... this was something... something...
In what was supposed to be his room, "blood" was splattered everywhere and a Scraggy looked rotted and dead on the floor. A Murkrow was ominously circling the Scraggy (of which Shaun could not tell if the former was wild or not) and litter filled the room. As soon as the Scraggy saw the light, he dragged his head up, surprised, and began to quickly advance toward the Drifblim and terrified Growlithe at an inpokemon (A/N: Umm. Sorry) speed, who had hidden behind the balloon-like creature. The Murkrow followed-with that of a killer intent.
"Sorry, wrong room." Agar shut the door immediately. "Let's go," he whispered. Pounding and screams could be heard from behind that door, which seemed locked. Shaun shuddered. The Growlithe was grateful not to be in the Scraggy's feet.
However, although Agar chose the most sensible option to keep one's sanity, Shaun was quite furious. "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" he growled. Agar smiled apologetically-an unfit expression for the situation.
"Ah. That was Jeremy being 'trained' by Laura. Don't worry, that's just red paint. Oh, and that's not your room, honest," Agar explained. Shaun who had never been trained (always trained himself...), was surprised to know this was how training was like.
"W-Wha? That's training?" Shaun asked. Agar laughed.
"It's not regular training. Oh, here's your room," Agar replied back.
They had arrived in what seemed decent enough. The door at least. It wasn't as great as the Super Door, but the inside was what Shaun was most reluctant about. The last experience left Shaun most traumatized, and he didn't want another serving of that.
This room, though, actually surpassed his expectations-in a good way. It was actually neat, and seemed normal, and maybe even past that "normal" level. In the corner of the room was the Growlithe's bed. Next to it, a night table stood under a lamp, which helped emit light throughout the entire room. Next to the lamp, a large, torn and worn out book was laid there. Several things were also situated here and there, and Shaun was rather pleased with his room, unlike the last one which was clearly not his.
"It's nice huh?" Agar said. Shaun nodded. He was still in awe of this amazing room, and proceeded to run toward the bed. Then, he began to use it as a trampoline. "Kids," murmured Agar humorously. (A/N: Narrator: The author scoffed. He said, "Ha. As though you're not a kid yourself.")
"Oh? Who's this young lad?" a voice called out from behind Agar. He whipped around, and was obviously disappointed.
"Zora and Nana," Agar grumbled. A Zoroark, who seemed to be Zora, stood besides a Liepard, who appeared to be Nana.
"My~ Why is the gold kid in the special room?~" the Zoroark asked. Shaun growled. Zora and Nana seemed unfazed.
"Oh! How rebellious. It's so cute I can hardly resist myself!" Nana cried sarcastically. Shaun was, at this point pissed, and began to dash toward Zora, who smirked instead of trembling or fearing what to come. Shaun being the kid he was, did not take that into consideration of why? Besides that, the young Growlithe clearly had absolutely no idea how to use any moves. That's partially because Shaun is actually pretty stupid.
And as such, because of this, Zora had the upper hand.
Obviously, it is clear that when, suddenly, Zora changed form, or, well, he became someone else, Shaun was surprised. Although, to be clear, Zora did not "change form" (because that's not what he can do), Zora simply created an illusion.
"STOP!" Agar ordered. Shaun stopped. He wondered why (which was not unexpected). All he saw was... a wha?
Are you kidding me? Shaun thought. A SKITTY?
But, of course, something bothered Shaun. Thus, Shaun walked closer, and prodded the Skitty, who mewed in reply. Strange. Shuan thought. Why don't I feel its soft pelt?
Shaun then proceeded to investigating more about this Skitty, and completely ignored the shocked Agar behind him. The only particular thing Shaun noticed was a cut in the Skitty's ear, which seemed to be permanent.
Then Shaun completely ignored the Skitty, and stared at Nana, who appeared to be holding back a laugh. Shaun grumbled, and began to attack. Nana, who was properly trained unlike Shaun, batted the (har har) Puppy Pokemon away.
"This is hilarious!" Nana hollered, and then purred. "Dance for us! Please!" Shaun, was confused. He wasn't dancing, and he couldn't find what was hilarious in being beat up, but again, Shaun was stupid. Sigh.
Because I can't figure out a way to finish them leaving. I'll just go ahead and skip.
"They left?" Agar asked. Shaun nodded.
"They left," he confirmed with a sigh.
It turns out Agar's buddy, the Skitty that turned back into Zora, had died to the Pokeparasite. Although that's what Agar said, Shaun snickered as it was as clear as day the Drifblim's first love was the tiny Skitty.
That information was the only usefulness in that encounter.
After Agar left, Shaun sprawled on his bed, thinking about what had occurred in all these years that he had lived. There was nothing else to do... until Shaun noticed the presence of the fat, worn book.
And he began to read.
Closing Words:
I AM DEFINITELY GOING TO DIE.
Because all you readers hate it when people don't write enough. I sincerely apologize that this chapter has very, very few. I'm missing about another 1000 or so words to complete it like usual. Soooo sorry.
The next chapter is all about the contents of the book, and that's all. That's all there is to it.
Sorry about the last skip, couldn't do anything about it. :/
I managed to squeeze some humor into the chapter, but it's the truth that Shaun is stupid. After all, he's still reasonably young.
I'd love more feedback, but at this point, I really am just writing for fun, and relying on luck.
How about this, 3-4 more reviews and I'll write the book chapter-which you guys can skip.
All's fair, no?
~Nyantas