THIS IS NOT A THREAD.

[Chloemew]

No.

Don't do that. :c

[electronic goat]

No.

Don't do that. :c

DO IT FAGGOT

[Valbrandur]

No.

Don't do that. :c

DO IT FAGGOT

Anyway, ask him about the boy with the flute and why he attacked you.

I know not what is going on at all.

[Kiyske]

Silly things.

No.

Don't do that. :c

DO IT FAGGOT

Kickthepoorguywhojustwantstohelpinthecrotch.jpg

Anyway, ask him about the boy with the flute and why he attacked you.

I know not what is going on at all.

Was busy all day yesterday, but I finally got it written.


Not noticing your stunned expression, Surge sits down, unstraps a plain black bag from his shoulder and begins to rifle through it. After a moment of searching, he withdraws a bottle of clear liquid and a thick roll of bandages.

"Take your shirt off and hold still, kid. This is going to sting a bit."

After a moment's hesitation, you do as he says. Only once your shirt is removed do you realize the full extent of your injuries. Open wounds, bruises and swelling cover nearly every inch of your body. Letting out a low whistle at the sight, Surge unscrews the lid from the bottle and slowly pours the contents over the open wounds. Biting your lip, you manage to remain silent, despite the stinging pain. Working quickly, Surge begins wrapping strips of gauze around the worst injuries.

“All right kid, that should do it.” Stepping back and examining his work critically, he nods and motions for you to stand up. Reaching down, he unclips a red and white ball from his belt and tosses it into the air, calling out “Raichu, go!” A flash of light fills the air as the chubby orange Pokemon appears, its long tail twitching anxiously.

"Raichu, you take care of the little lady."

A sudden shout of fear interrupts Misty's objections. Startled, you glance around and see Blaziken holding Flute Boy by the collar, fist drawn back threateningly. Without turning, Surge adds "Looks like your little friend has woken up. Let's see what he has to say for himself."

As the two of you walk over, Flute Boy tries unsuccessfully to wriggle out of Blaziken's vice-like grip. This failing, he raises his arms, and to Blaziken's surprise, slides right out of his shirt, dashing away as soon as his feet touch the ground. Before Blaziken can react, the boy disappears into the brush.

Stooping, Surge picks up the boy's discarded shirt. After examining it for a few seconds, he sticks his hand into a concealed pocket on the inside and pulls out a folded scrap of paper. After unfolding it, he looks at it for a minute before wordlessly handing it to you. To your shock, it's a picture of you.

"A mercenary." he says grimly. "Pity he got away."

Hanging his head, Blaziken murmurs in agreement.

"You're lucky I was passing by. If I hadn't-"

"Speaking of which, what are you doing here, anyway?" Turning, you find Misty, looking somewhat like a fresh mummy under all the bandages, watching him with a scowl on her face.

Quietly, Surge replies, "I suppose it's about time we got to that." Turning to face her, he says "I've been hearing some strange stories lately. Stories about people, cities, even an entire island vanishing into thin air. So far, Cinnabar Island, Lavender Town and Cerulean City have all disappeared."

Pausing for a moment and looking directly at you, he adds "There's one thing they all have in common. Every time a city vanishes, a young boy in red has been seen leaving the area. He's been spotted near Cinnabar by a ship's nurse-"

You stiffen, thoughts racing.

"-at Lavender Town by a young girl, and he was seen traveling with Cerulean's Gym Leader shortly before it vanished."

"If you think Red is behind this-"

"I don't think anything, not yet! What I want is information. I saved your lives, so the least you can do is tell me what's going on!"

"We would, if we had any idea ourselves!" Misty snaps.

"That's not good enough!" he shouts, grabbing her by the collar. "You're going to tell me everything you know and you're going to tell me right-"

Before he can finish his sentence, Misty draws back her foot and slams it into the fork of his legs. A surprised look crosses his face. Letting out a pained groan, he stumbles backward before collapsing on the ground. Recalling her Pokemon and grabbing you by the arm, Misty sprints up the slope, dragging you along behind her. Magneton and Blaziken follow close behind, the magnet trio struggling to keep up.

As you near the top, you spot a gaping hole in the solid wall of rock that forms Mt. Moon. Without slowing down, the two of you dash through the entrance, into the pitch black cave. The cave is dark, so dark that even a few steps in you can barely see the outline of Misty’s body. A few steps later, you hear Misty fall, crying out in pain. Hurrying forward to help her, you suddenly feel the rock floor give way to nothingness. Losing your balance, you fall forward on a sharp stone edge, bounce down onto another, then a third, before landing on top of Misty. An instant later, you hear a squawk of surprise before Blaziken falls, landing on top of the two of you. Extricating yourselves from the pile, you instruct Blaziken to give you all some light. Igniting his wrist with a flash of fire, Blaziken examines the cause of your fall: a small set of stairs, worn into the rock. Hovering overhead, Magneton wobbles and slowly falls to the ground, exhausted.

Thanking it for its help, you recall Magneton to its Ball. As you set off, Blaziken takes the lead, lighting the way with the flames burning brightly on his wrist. You follow close behind, with Misty bringing up the rear.

The sound of flapping wings fills the air and behind you, Misty screams. Whirling around, you see…nothing but empty space where Misty was standing. Another, muffled scream comes, this time from above you. As you look up, a third scream comes, some distance away.

What the...what now?

[Chloemew]

eh, serves her right

[electronic goat]

"Take your shirt off and hold still, kid.

and then gutter mind

>Swing your arms around in hopes of hitting a bird?

[Kiyske]

eh, serves her right

He had it coming, Chloe

YOU KNOW HE DID

[Chloemew]

But he was helping D:

[Snarf]

"Take your shirt off and hold still, kid.

and then gutter mind
>Swing your arms around in hopes of hitting a bird?

Same here. I was kind of hoping Surge would take his off too.

I agree with punching the air. Just try not to hit Misty or Blazey.

[Alexandy13]

>Blaziken, more light please.

[[Citation Needed]]

PFFFTHAHAHA

GO MISTY!



>daisies Zubat, stop eating people

[Fatehehhhh]

> Commence punching everyone in the face

No, seriously. Maybe the screaming from the punches will, um... Lure the bad people out. Yeah, that's it...

[Kiyske]

Short update.

>Swing your arms around in hopes of hitting a bird?

I agree with punching the air. Just try not to hit Misty or Blazey.

>Blaziken, more light please.

>daisies Zubat, stop eating people

Dark shapes flutter all around you, casting a myriad of shadows in the flickering light of Blaziken’s flame. Suddenly, you feel leathery skin brushing against the back of your neck. Startled, you swat the creature off, but more take its place. Furiously, you smack them off, covering your neck with your arm to ward off further attacks. As more and more of the fluttering creatures pour into the room, you swipe the air with your hat, the bill connecting solidly and knocking several of them to the ground, dazed.

A searing burst of flame erupts into the swarm, sending those it doesn’t incinerate fleeing in terror. Thanking Blaziken for his help, you glance around the area. Charred bodies litter the cave floor, the acrid smell of burnt flesh wafting into the air. Cupping your hands to your mouth, you call out Misty’s name. The only reply is your own voice, echoing off the cave walls. After waiting for a moment, you step forward and try again, louder this time.

“Miiiisty?”

Your echoes bounce through the cave, growing fainter until, once again, all is silent. This proving fruitless, you walk deeper into the cave, through the bending tunnels, Blaziken staying close by your side. Scanning the floor and walls to no avail, you cup your hands to your mouth and call out her name again.

“Miiiiiiiiiiiiisty?”

As you listen for a response, you hear a soft voice, like someone singing, coming from deeper in the cave. Exchanging surprised glances with Blaziken, you head for the source of the noise. The singing grows louder as you approach, the soft voice rising and falling melodiously. Through the darkness, you can just barely discern the outline of a ladder at the end of the tunnel. Upon reaching it, you place one hand on the cold metal rail and begin to climb, the singing growing louder with every step. As you reach the top rung, the singing stops. Placing your hands on the rock floor, you heave yourself up and find yourself face to face with the owner of the voice. The small, chubby PANK creature returns your gaze for a minute, then lightly steps away, motioning for you to follow with one tiny hand.

Standing, you quickly pursue the Clefairy. From behind, you hear a whoosh of air as Blaziken clears the ladder in a single bound. Leading you onward, the Clefairy pauses every now and then to make sure the two of you are still following before continuing. Hopping easily up another ladder, it waits for you at the top. As soon as you and Blaziken pull yourselves over the final rung, it solemnly walks a short distance away and points at a white strip of cloth on the ground. Curious, you walk over, picking it up for closer inspection. With a jolt, you recognize it as one of Misty’s bandages. It’s…covered in blood. You look back at the Clefairy, who nods and quickly walks away, motioning for you to follow.

Misty…don’t worry. I’m on my way. Just…hold on. But for now, what am I going to do?

[[Citation Needed]]

This reminds me of that one Electric Tale of Pikachu chapter where Red/Ash/Whatever they called him in it got his booty kicked by an Onix and then he was saved and healed by a Clefairy and then Oak scared the shit out of him.

[Kiyske]

This reminds me of that one Electric Tale of Pikachu chapter where Red/Ash/Whatever they called him in it got his booty kicked by an Onix and then he was saved and healed by a Clefairy and then Oak scared the shit out of him.

Electric Tale of Pikachu is based off the series, right? I don't remember any episodes like that...