Act One

Scene 1

Enter Vulpix and Growlithe in the caves of Stark Mountain returning from the outside as they carrying sacks of berries to their home with the Rapidash herd located in the lava rivers of the mountain. Growlithe struggles to carry a sack of berries back deep into the caves.

Vulpix I told you, we brought back too much berries!

Growlithe And I told you we must bring a lot back for the Rapidashs. That way we have plenty for ourselves.

Vulpix You know well enough they are kind to us. They give us a share of berries either way. What is the real reason?

Growlithe I want to get stronger so I can evolve. That way we can take down those stupid Mudsdales and their followers.

Vulpix Yeah those stupid Mudsdale just stand on those cliffs all day when we all know Rapidashs are superior Pokemon than them.

Growlithe They may be big, but Rapidashs have the upper hand with speed. I bet Rapidashs can hit a KO on those Mudsdales and bring them to their knees! Then we know who really rules this mountain!

Vulpix Technically Heatran runs this mountain, but I am with you. Mudsdales don't stand a chance against Rapidashs!

As Vulpix and Growlithe pull the sacks of berries further down into the caves of the mountain, they come across Diglet and Cubone who both serve the Mudsdales. Vulpix and Growlithe stop in their tracks, but Diglet and Cubone have not spotted them yet. Vulpix and Growlithe drop their sack of berries as they hide behind a giant boulder.

Vulpix Have they spotted us?

Growlithe No, thankfully.

Vulpix Should we run?

Growlithe [He studies the boulder they hide behind then glances back at Diglet and Cubone] I have a better plan. It will involve me using my new move. Ever heard of Strength?

Vulpix [Smiles deviously at her partner thinking of the same idea] On my mark you push.

Growlithe [He nods at her as he places his head against the boulder]

Vulpix Three, two, [she lets out a howl before yelling one], one!

Growlithe [He pushes the boulder with his move Strength. It gives way and rolls towards the direction of Cubone and Diglet]

Cuboneand Diglet turn their heads to the direction of the howl. They see the boulder headed there way. Diglet uses dig and Cubone follows into the tunnel Diglet made. After the boulder passes over them, Cubone and Diglet pop their heads out from underground.

Cubone [He pushes himself out of the dirt] Cowards! If you were real Pokemon, you would have face us to battle!

Diglet [He pops his head out from underground] It appears being around Rapidashs all the time has made them cowards.

Vulpix [She growls] We are not cowards!

Growlithe [Sensing a taunt to lure them into battle] Calm yourself, this isn't out battle.

Cubone What was that now? You don't want to battle us?

Diglet [Laughs out loud which his laugh echoes in the caves] It appears they are cowards after all!

Cubone [Laughs alongside Diglet]

Growlithe [Finally snaps and snarls at the duo] At least I didn't lose my mother to pathetic human beings who could have been easily defeated with simple attack. Also, who wears their own mother's skull?

Cubone [Stops laughing and uses Bonemerang at Growlithe which hits Growlithe in the face making Growlithe fall back as Cubone's bone comes back to him] Don't you dare speak about my mother that way!

Vulpix You'll pay for that! [She aims her flamethrower at him, only to fall into a hole thanks to Diglet]

Diglet Admit it, fire types can't fight us ground types you'll lose!

Growlithe [Stands up from the attack and is about make another attack] I'll show you who will lose!

[Blaziken enters as he punches the ground stopping the battle from ensuing any further]

Blaziken Enough of this battle! You will bring this mountain down!

[Enter Rapidash Leader and Lady Rapidash]

Rapidash Leader What is the meaning of this? [He prepares for a fire blitz move]

Lady Rapidash Do not attack!

Rapidash Leader I must, Mudsdale has come and I must battle him!

[Enter Mudsdale Leader and Lady Mudsdale]

Mudsdale Leader How dare you Rapidash show yourself on my territory of my side of this mountain no less! Don't block me!

Lady Mudsdale You'll just more fuel to the fire!

[Enter Heatran coming from a cliff that looks out below the fight]

Heatran Enough of this fighting! [His voice was loud as it echoed the cave walls, but they continue to fight. Smoke comes out of his nostrils as he glares at every Pokemon] Blaziken stop their foolishness at once! They will bring this mountain down if they wanted to. We have other Pokemon here that live in these parts of the caves! [They stop fighting each other and turn their attention to Heatran]. I had enough of this hatred. Don't you forget I rule this mountain! If any of you disturb the piece of this mountain, then you will all be banished from here! Disobey my rule, then battle me to your deaths! Rapidash, you will come with me and Mudsdale see me this afternoon! Now, part ways or suffer the consequences!

[Every Pokemon in the scene leaves except Mudsdale Leader, Lady Mudsdale, Diglet, and Cubone]

Mudsdale [To Cubone] Who started this fight? How did this happen?

Cubone We were minding our own business when that no good Growlithe attacked us using his move Strength which in turn rolled a boulder at us. Growlithe insulted the death of my mother and so me and Diglet attacked him and Vulpix

Lady Mudsdale Where is Romeo? Was he part of this fight?

Diglet I haven't seen him. Something troubles him and we do not know why? He went out into the fields nearby the mountain. All he does is stare at the unforgiving ocean with sadness in his eyes.

Mudsdale Often I see him wallowing on top of the cliffs only to go back down to the fields. He talks to no one. I haven't seen him smile for a long time.

Diglet Does anyone know the cause of his sadness?

Mudsdale No and he doesn't speak of it

Cubone Have you questioned him about it?

Mudsdale [He shakes his head] I have already questioned him along with some of my friends. They do not know what bothers him nor does he tell them. I will ask Mudbray to speak with him about his sorrows

[Enter Mudbray]

Mudsdale Mudbray, I must ask you for a favor

Mudbray Name it uncle

Mudsdale I want to know of Romeo's sorrow. He talks to you the most, maybe he will confide in you what troubles him

Mudbray I shall do my best

[Enter Romeo]

Mudbray I see he has come back from the fields, I will go speak with him

Mudsdale Thank you I shall be happy once we know the truth [To Lady Mudsdale] Come let us head home [To Diglet and Cubone] We have matters to discuss about today's incident

[Mudsdale Leader, Lady Mudsdale, Diglet and Cubone leave to higher ground in the caves]

Mudbray Hello cousin. Isn't this morning lovely?

Romeo Its morning already?

Mudbray Yeah, according to how high the sun is, it is noon

Romeo [Sighs] Time seems to slip me these days. Was that my father who trotted away?

Mudbray Yes, he had some matters to attend to. You seem down lately what troubles you?

Romeo [He hesitates for a moment before he sighs] Rejection.

Mudbray Rejection from what?

Romeo Love

Mudbray I see. She did not love you back?

Romeo [Shakes his head] I loved her, but she didn't love me. Its feels I will never find the one. I felt every feeling, but love. All I ask is to love and be loved. When will I ever find the one? [Looks at Mudbray] Are you laughing at me?

Mudbray No I just feel sorry for you. It is sad that you had to suffer such a heartbreak.

Romeo I wish something could heal my broken heart

Mudbray Do you know why she rejected you?

Romeo She fell in love with another. A more handsome Mudsdale than me. One who makes her happy. Something I couldn't do, but wish I could.

Mudbray Isn't it better to know she is happy?

Romeo It is true

Mudbray Then move on. Know she is happy and you deserve to find your own happiness.

Romeo That is if I deserve happiness

Mudbray You'll find her one day. Now come on lets go home.

[Both go off into the caves that reach the highest point of the mountain]