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Chapter 6

?'s POV

Clackity Clackity Clackity My two feet thrummed against the stone ground. Dodging enemies as I went through Waterfall Cave, I came to a halt as I approached a geyser. It's now or never. I thought as I jumped into the stream and was rocketted through the air. Medusa said she'd meet me here... well, she's taking too long. I landed in a tide pool.

"Hot! Hot! Hot!" I hissed, splashing more water over me as I strugged out of the water and onto a flat tan rock. I swear on my life my whole body turned red. Shit, Medusa can't see me like this! I thought frantically.

"Hello. What brings you here?" A Torkal said.

"I'm just waiting for a friend." I said. "She's just taking long, so i'm just going to leave."

"What's her name? Maybe I can tell her." Torkal said Perfect. I thought.

"Her name is Medusa. She's part of a rescue team. She's from around here." I said.

"I don't know a Medusa... I don't think." The Torkal said slowly.

Oh for the th' love of- "It's fine." I said. "I'll find her eventually." I jumped off my rock and headed for the Guild i'd heard much about, as fast as my stubby legs could carry me.

Rook's POV

Apple Woods

"This way!" Cabbage chirped as she led us through the village. Struggling to keep up with her, I panted,

"Any much farther?" I swear we had been running for a full 30 minutes... or at least it sure felt like that.

"No worries, we are close!" Cabbage said. Turning a corner, I used the last of my energy to sprint and found myself at the foot of what must be the biggest tree in Apple Woods. "Here we are!" Cabbage said, smiling. "The perfect apple tree!"

"Woah!" Kiara said in awe. The apple tree must be at least three Golurks tall, with branches as long as a Giraffraig's neck and leaves as big as a Sewaddle's hoodie. But, there were no apples. "(That... is a big tree.)" Kiara whispered.

"Yeah, it is." I said in agreenemt. "How do we get up there, though?" I asked.

"Ooo! Ooo!" Cabbage said. "I'm on your team, right? My job is your job then, right?" I nodded. "I'll grab thee apples for you then!" Cabbage said as she flew up to confront the leaves.

"Haha, yeah!" Kiara cheered. "Thanks- AAAAAUGH." Kiara said as a dull pile of mush fell from the tree with a fwoosh. I stared up into the branches.

It's tI ghem... Team skull. I thought, sneering.

"Hallo, Team Sky!" Skuntank chirped from his perch. "Arn't these the most perfect, most juicy apple you've seen?" Skuntank reached up and grabbed a apple as big as his head and bit it.

"Hey! Stahp it!" I growled.

"Get down here!" Kiara yelled up at them.

"How about... no." Skuntank said, finishing off his apple with two quick bites and throwing the remains at my feet. Bubble cringed in disgust.

"Please stop?" Cabbage asked, flying upwards to the topmost branches, where Team Skull sat.

"Okay, fine." Said Skuntank, sounding exasperated.

'Th-" Cabbage started.

"No." Skuntank said. I could hear a small crowd gather behind us. I caught things like

"Looks like a argument.."

"Is that Team Sky?"

"Don't know.."

This... isn't good. I thought. At this rate Team Sky will get a bad rep and- UNLESS that was Team Skull's plan all along! This could end poorly.. I glanced at Kiara, who was snarling up at Zubat as he bit into another juicy Perfect Apple. I'm starving down here. "(Psst.. Kiara..)" I whispered. She diddn't seem to hear me. "(Kiara.."

"Hey! WE said get down here!" Kiara yelled.

"Chaw-haw-haw." Said Skuntank, turing around. "Someone needs to be taught a lesson, Eh, Koffing?" Koffing nodded in agreement, while Zubat seperated himself from the rest of Team Skull. "Let me introduce our NOXIUOS GAS COMBO."

"Whatever that is," Kiara yelled. "We can take it!" Glancing over at Zubat, I noticed something surprising. He was giving me.. a pitying look? as of he had felt the pain of this 'Noxious Gas Combo'? Koffing giggled as he took a position.

"Kiara-" I chocked out.

"Calm down, Rook." Kiara said. "We beat them already, didn't we? This should be-" She was cut off as a green gas erupted and spread quickly around the area. "Argh!" Kiara shouted as she covered her nose with both paws, having to lie down. It burns my eyes! I thought. I watched as Bubble fainted as he absorbed the gas through his skin. The crowd covered their noses.

"Cabbage to the rescue!" Cabbage cheered as she soared high, using Gust. Soon, the gas cleared out. "Is everyone alright?" Cabbage asked.

"Kiara-" I had to look away as she 'tossed her cookies'. "Look, everyone's had enough of this. If we continue, we could get blamed for this."

"But the mission-" Kiara said, straightening up.

"We will just let the Guild know what went on here." I said. "They'll suffer for sure." I turned. "Cabbage, please grab Bubble. We're heading back.

"Chaw-haw-haw.. now the fun begins." I heard Skuntank mutter as we headed back.

Timeskip - 2 hours later

Kiara's POV

We had to camp out, when we were beginning to leave Apple Woods, the sun had set and it was going to be two more hours before we could get back to the Guild. We were all huddled around the small campfire we had built- it was surprisingly chilly. A cold wind whipped around us, struggling to blow our fire out.

"Thanks again, Guys." Cabbage said.

"No problem." Rook said, smiling.

"But are you- I mean we- good to go on this?" Cabbage said, worry on her face.

"I'm sure we'll be fine." Rook murmured. I wondered what was on her mind, she had a concerned face.

"Hey! I have a question!" Cabbage said.

"Don't yell- that hurt!" I said. "And, sure. Ask away"

"Is that Starly girl A-OK?" Cabbage asked. "Her eyes went red for a sec. She looked pissed!"

"I was just about to bring that up." Rook said, surprise showing on her face.

"Great minds think alike." Cabbage quoted.

"Yeah, Stella may have alluded to this all, you know." Bubble said, tired.

"You can turn in, Bubble." Rook said.

"Really?" Bubble said. "Thanks a bunch." Bubble rolled over and instantly sacked out.

"Stella, the Starly, lived with Rabid Pokemon for a long time. Since she as born, probally." I said. "I haven't gotten around to asking about it, though. I can tell you the whole story of our team, if you want." We should be fine. I thought. There's no reason we should be, right? It's just the dark, and our friends are here... I watched quietly as Rook fell asleep.

Timeskip - 12 hours later

"WHAT?" Chatot screeched. "You failed? HOW- oh! I don't even want to know!" I excanged a worried look with Rook. We were in Wigglytuff's room, being scolded for failing. Becuase Cabbage and Bubble 'Weren't part of the guild' they did not have to attend. I was so jealous.

"But-" Rook cut in.

"But there are Perfect Apples in storage, right?" Guildmaster Wigglytuff said, hopefully, his blue eyes big.

"No! Our storage is completely dry!" Chatot said.

"But it wasn't our-"

"NO EXCUSES!" Chatot wailed. "You failed the mission! Wigglytuff eats NOTHING but Perfect Apples! That's all any Wigglytuff, Igglybuff, or Jigglytuff can eat! And you guys are making excuses! Now he's going to starve!" The Guildmaster looked as if he was on the brim of crying.

"No.. no Perfect Apples?" Guildmaster Wigglytuff whispered. Chatot got one look and whispered,

"(Shit! Cover your ears! Now!)" He said, raising his wings to the side of his head.

Author's note: Birds have internal ears.

"Sir! Calm down please!" Chatot said before the Guild began to quiver like Grimy Food.

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Wigglytuff wailed, leaking enough tears to make a waterfall. I covered my ears in pain.

"We will go back tomorrow!" Rook screamed over the noise. "Please! And regular apples taste good too, trust me!" So this is Wigglytuff's power.. I thought. "Ah!" Rook said as her head hit the floor. Suddenly, a voice said,

"Sorry to disturb you! We've come with a Perfect Apple!" A Perfect Apple peaked through the doorway. I glanced over.

"Oh?" Wigglytuff said.

"(It can't be..)" I wispered to Rook, who was growling at Skuntank, who stepped through the door. Was this their plan all along? I thought.

"Heh." Skuntank said, glancing over at us for a moment before turning to the Guildmaster. Wigglytuff took the apple happily.

"Perfect Apple! Perfect Apple!" He cheered. "Thank you, friend!"

"Chaw-haw-haw. No problem at all." Skuntank said. "We heard your precious apples had all disappeared, so we had to help." Chatot turned to us, wearing a scowl.

"You two! Apologize now! And you can forget about dinner while you're at it."

"We're sorry." I mumbled as I led Rook out.

Summary

Rook's POV

Failing the mission was a very hard toll. Luckily for us, dinner was no problem at all. A new cafe had opened in Treasure Town next to Mama Kangascan's that served only smoothies, and we had some apples in storage to take care of the food issue. It was a nice place - going unerground, it was surprisingly nicely lit and we grabbed a table for six. The smoothies made by a Spinda was amazing. Despite the friendly atmosphere, Despite the fact this was the first time we had all the team members in one spot.. I couldn't help but feel as if I'd let Kiara down..

Chapter End

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