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POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON: Explorers of Light: CHAPTER 2: Secret of the Unknown - Day 3

by Mechanist Gamma

Mechanist Gamma Pika and Vee travel to a faraway land in order to find the Aqua Tablet. (Collab with EspeonTheBest!)
"RISE AND SHINE!"

"Ugh, morning already?" Pika said. "Unfortunately." Vee responded. "Roll call time."

"Roll call!" Chatot said. "TREEKO!" "DRILBUR!" "Whismur!" "GOLETT!" "CRANIDOS!" "KADABRA!" "MEOWTH!" "EMOLGA!" "PIDGEY!" "PIKA!" "VEE!" "Alright, everyone's here." Chatot said. "Back to your jobs, everyone!" Pika and Vee started heading out, but they were stopped by Chatot. "You two. Zapdos wants to see you." he said. The two nodded, heading into the big room.

Entering the room, they saw Zapdos perched. "You two have been doing great work these past few weeks." he said. "That's why I feel the need to send you on this mission." "W-what mission?" Vee asked. "Recently, I have been contacted by Guildmaster Mei of the Lake Continent. She says that she and her guild have found a tablet resembling the one you have with you. However, their tablet is blue." Pika and Vee looked at each other. "Three tablets; one red, one blue, one green! They found another one of them!" "Exactly." Zapdos said. "I'm sending you two to catch the S. S. Unity before it leaves. I know you have a ticket. Use that. You'll be able to find the boat at Greyport, the seaside city next to Gorias Woods. I assume you know how to get there." "Indeed. We're off, sir!" Pika said. The two explorers dashed off to find the town.

After passing through the south gate and following the south-eastern path, the adventurers arrived in Greyport. "This place lives up to its name." Pika said. Almost the entire town was grey, with a few exceptions such as yellow and red lines. The most colorful things were the Pokemon and the boats. The boats were beautiful. In fact, it seemed like the boats added life to the place! Pokemon bustled everywhere. The ships were huge, but one ship made the others look like Joltik. It was a huge white ship with red lining. It said 'S. S. Unity' on the side in big, red letters. "I guess that's our ship." Pika said. Vee nodded. "Come on, we have to get to it quickly!" The explorers hurried to catch the entrance ramp as the ship started to pull out of deck.

A bit later, Pika was looking out at the sea. "Weird." he said. "I feel... weird." "Seasick?" Vee asked. "No... something different..." he said. "Like someone's... watching me. From down there." Pika stepped back from the water, a bit freaked out.
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The S. S. Unity arrived at the port of Lake town. Unlike Greyport, the docking area only had a few ships. "Weird." Pika said as they left the ship. Seeing some steps, they headed up to main Lake Town itself.

"Geez, this town is pretty big!" Pika said, looking around. Lake Town was bustling with activity. Vee pulled out a map. "The guild is to the east. Currently we're at the south gate, so we need to head... that way!" Vee pointed down a street, which was bustling with people. The two headed down the pathway.

Arriving only a few minutes later, the friends saw some exploration teams heading out of the guild. Vee stopped. She pulled out the Ember Tablet. "Pika, look!" she said. The two stopped as the tablet started glowing red. They looked at an Espeon and an Umbreon who had a similar tablet glowing blue. The two Pokemon talked for a bit, but the explorers couldn't make out what they were saying. "Uh... Vee?" Pika said, worried. "I don't like how they're looking at us..." The two Pokemon talked a bit more before the Espeon came a bit closer. "Hello! I see you have a tablet, yes?" She called to them, making sure they saw the tablet. "Indeed. You are the ones we have been sent to meet with, then?" Vee asked."Sent? Oh no, I've heard no news of meeting anyone. I was told to give this to the one who needed it most." the Espeon replied, gently laying her paw on the tablet. "We were sent from Zapdos' guild to meet with the Pokemon of Mei's Guild that possess the brother of the Ember Tablet." Vee replied. "The tablet you have there goes in conjunction with ours." "From Zapdos's guild? Wow! You traveled very far! I heard that it's near impossible to find the Lake continent once you found it before." The Umbreon cooed in awe, staring at the two. The Espeon cocked her head in confusion. They talked a bit more before the Umbreon spoke up again. "Well, we were given instructions to give this to the Pokemon who needs it most. We will decide that by battle!" The Umbreon announced, crouching playfully. The Espeon stepped back and prepared the items and started using Calm Mind. "Finally!" Pika said. "I've been itching for a fight ever since we got here!" Vee discarded the bag for a minute before entering a ready state. "Your move." she said.

"Why did you discard your bag?" the Espeon questioned as she moved protectively around hers. "Amethyst! Not all teams have the organizer. Just back me up." the Umbreon sighed. "Ok, leader!" Amethyst joked, causing a smile to form on both faces. "Right! Team Sunstorm begin!" The Umbreon called as he quickly used Double Team and had a few copies stand by Amethyst and the others up with him. The Umbreon smiled in anticipation as he finally leaped forwards and spun mid air to attack Pika with Iron tail. Amethyst shot a Psybeam at Vee in the process.

Pika swiftly fled from the swarm using Volt Tackle. Viewing where the impact came from, he leapt towards the real Umbreon with a continued Volt Tackle.

Vee dodged the Psybeam attack with Quick Attack, before Double Teaming to confuze the psychic-type. She noticed how sloppy the attack looked compared to the Sigilyph from yesterday.

Amethyst shook out her fur and took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and focused on the wind patterns and when she reopened them, her eyes glowed for many moments before returning to normal. Around her the copies of Onyx were still doing exactly what Onyx was. The Espeon braced for any upcoming attack, gently replacing any jostled items in the bag.

Onyx dodged the Volt Tackle, but not before he became paralyzed. "Amethyst! Remember those Cheri Berries we got after Wild Hills? Throw one here!" The Umbreon called. The Espeon did as he told her to, and levitated the berry over. With a sigh the Umbreon became mobile again. Onyx growled and launched a Shadow Ball at Pika.

Pika decided to use a strategy called deflection. Using Iron Tail, he swatted the energy ball back at Onyx. "Marked Return to Sender!" he said.

Vee and her copies started accelerating. Forming a circle, they created a perimeter around the Espeon. Vee then unleashed Swift, making it impossible to see which copy the attack was coming from.

"No! Amethyst!" Onyx called in horror as he watched the swift attack hit. Amethyst wasn't strong, but she wasn't weak either. In his worry the shadow ball hit, but didn't effect Onyx too much due to typing differences.

Amethyst took the attack, carefully protecting her bag. When she recovered, her legs were shaky and unsteady. When she recovered, she sat down in the grass. Around her a few rainbow colored lights started to form on the ground. Onyx completely forgot his opponent as he watched Amethyst explode in the warming light before emerging from it. The Espeon was battered but she stood on steady legs. Once more she launched a Psybeam, this time much more powerful and accurate. Plus, the Future Sight from earlier shot down from the sky at Vee.

Pika followed up by unleashing a barrage of Electro Balls.

Vee saw the attack coming. She couldn't stop it from hitting... but somehow, she did. A force field formed around her, protecting her from the attack "Safeguard?" she realized.

Onyx's attention was snapped back into place as the Electro Ball hit. He followed it up with a Sand Attack straight to Pika's eyes.

Amethyst ran around Vee, feeling much stronger. She used her own Iron Tail on the Eevee.

Pika shook off the sand, charging up a Thunderbolt attack.

Vee dodged the Iron Tail, following up with a Headbutt to the side.

Onyx dug into the ground to evade the attack.

Amethyst noticed her partner's strategy and both started to dig many holes in the ground.

Pika and Vee nodded. Using their respective charging moves, they both chased after Amethyst.

Amethyst emerged from the ground and quickly noticed the duo after her. She began to run and dash away form them to allow Onyx to prepare his move.

Vee twitched her tail, giving orders to Pika. The mouse continued the chase, while Vee stood ready for the attack she knew was coming.

Dozens upon dozens of Shadow Balls emerged from the ground as Onyx jumped out of one. Amethyst stood at Onyx's side and smiled, knowing that these Pokemon were worthy of the tablet. The effects of the Geomancy were still on the Espeon as she launched a Psybeam at Vee and Onyx used Double Team and assisted her.

Vee dodged what she could, and let her Safeguard protect her from the rest. She smiled, twitching her tail one more time. Pika leapt out from behind the two, unleashing a charged Thunderbolt.

The attack hit, and Onyx slid back while growling. He glanced back at Amethsyt, who was on the ground and unable to move. Onyx sighed. "It's over. Amethyst is down. I cannot fight without my organizer, you win." The Umbreon padded over to the white team bag and pulled out an Oran berry to heal Amethyst.

"Whoo! Win!" Pika said, exited. "That's, what, twenty or so victories now?" Vee chuckled. "Keep your head on. We don't want to lose it." she said, picking her bag back up.Amethyst walked up to them and gave Vee the tablet. "I was told to give this to the one who needs it most. Well done. Although, I think I did good enough..." The Espeon mumbled something, making the Umbreon look shocked. "Wow! Thanks!" Vee said, taking the tablet. "But I don't believe we've had a chance to properly be introduced. My name is Vee, and this is my partner Pika." "Hello!" he said. "Hello! Pika, Vee." Amethyst replied happily. Onyx was still in shock but he at least closed his mouth. "I'm Amethyst and this is Onyx from Team Sunstorm. That was an artifact Guildmaster Mei gave to me." Amethyst said. "Pleasure to meet you!" Vee said, nodding. "You certainly are strong opponents. Why not come visit Zapdos' guild sometime?" "We'll see if we have time." Amethyst nodded. "We need to go and collect a flag for our Expedition, so it's time to say farewell." She finished, flicking her tail in goodbye as she padded pridefully off to the Darkness Canopy, leaving Onyx to quickly say farewell and then follow. "Farewell!" Pika said, waving them goodbye. "Come on!" Vee said. "We can't miss the boat back home!" "Oh, right!" Pika said. The two dashed off with their two glowing tablets.

Returning to the port, they heard the honk of the S. S. Unity's fog horn. They were loading the ramp when the adventurers arrived. Thankfully, they managed to signal the Vigoroth and Machoke that they were getting on. The Pokemon re-lowered the ramp, and the adventurers caught their ride home.
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After returning home, the duo headed straight for the guild. The sun was setting, and Zapdos would want to hear about the entire adventure. Once they entered the guild, they saw not just Treeko and Pidgey waiting for them... but also Zapdos himself! He was happy that they had returned. "So, what happened?" he asked. "See you at meal time!" Treeko said, as he and Pidgey hopped on the lift. The adventurers followed Zapdos into his room to explain everything.

"Now, everyone, DIG IN!"
"Crunch-munch! Chew-chew! Sniffle-slurp! Crunch-munch! Chew-chew! Sniffle-slurp! Crunch-munch! Chew-chew! Sniffle-slurp! Crunch-munch! Chew-chew! Sniffle-slurp!"

After supper, the two friends settled down in their room. "Two down, one to go." Vee said, holding up the two tablets. They fit together perfectly. "Where do you think the last one, the green one, could be?" "Hidden in plain sight." Pika replied. "That's what the Seer told us, at least." Vee nodded. "But WHERE is it? Maybe a rest will help us think. Let's hit the hay."

"Hey, Pika?"
"Yeah, Vee?"
"Do you think it was just a coincidence that Team Sunstorm had the tablet?"
"Maybe, maybe not. Who can really say for certain?"
"The Legendaries, probably."
"The Legendaries?"
"Pokemon with incredible power. It's said they governed the world."
"Wow. Imagine if we could meet one."
"That would be pretty cool. Good night, Pika."
"Good night, Vee."

(Special thanks to; @EspeonTheBest, @~Pokelover~, @Twilight Nova, @Shauna23, @JacobRaze, @SismicFlareCharmander and @Bulba the Curious.)
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  1. EspeonTheBest
    EspeonTheBest
    Yay! Collabs! Amethyst and Onyx's point of view is coming out later today or tomorrow!
    Dec 5, 2015
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