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POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON: Explorers of Light: CHAPTER 3: Trap of the Mind - Day 2

by Mechanist Gamma

Mechanist Gamma Pika and Vee head out to search for Moltres' guild.
"RISE AND SHINE!"

Pika woke up, groggy. "Feels like my internal clock's off or something." he said. Vee nodded. "I felt like that too. We got Roll Call."

"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. "The guildmaster wants to see you." he said. The three headed out to the important chamber.

"We've received reports of activity extremely similar to the attacks and theft by Lombre yesterday in the Jumacia mountain range. Since you two have done the best work possible in such a short amount of time, so I'm sending you on this mission. Head to the Jumacia mountain range and investigate... and make contact with Moltres' guild." "WHAT?!" Chatot and Vee both exclaimed. "B-but, guildmaster!" Chatot said. "No one has gone to Moltres' guild and returned in years!" "Then we'll be the first!" Pika said, excited. "We can do this!" "Just as I've come to expect of you. Good luck." Zapdos said. The two explorers headed out to grab their stuff.

Over by the east gate, Pika and Vee planned their escapade. "The Jumacia mountain range is to the east of the Dremiton Mines." Vee said. "We'll see a large cliff face and an entrance. That opening leads to the Hilibrett Ravine, a mystery dungeon and the only way in and out of the mountains. Even flying-types have to use the passage, since the thick fog and relentless storms are too powerful for most Pokemon." "Then let's go." Pika said. The two headed out across the rocky landscape.

Eventually, the two reached the cliff face. "Here we are." Pika said. "Looks dark and creepy in there." "From what I've heard, the dungeon is mostly linear." Vee responded. "That said, it's called a ravine for a reason. The falls can be dangerous, and there's not many chances to climb back up. However, you can only get through the top. Be warned." Pika nodded, and Team Shining Dreams entered the tunnel.

(I'm getting really tired of writing these messages. You know what? How 'bout I just put a sign from now on? That cool with you guys? If not, tell me IN THE COMMENTS.)
[MYSTERY DUNGEON]

Arriving at the end of the long hallways, Pika and Vee found a big stone with engravings on it. "What is this?" Vee asked. "It looks like the writing of the Unown. Earlier, Treeko gave me a sheet of translation. Let me see..." Vee took out the sheet, translating the code...

As Vee finished translating, a wall began to shudder. A doorway opened and Pika tensed, ready for the coming battle. He was being stared at by the nastiest Vigoroth he had ever seen. No words were exchanged, simply combat. Pika dodged swiftly, attacking in brief but powerful strikes. The Vigoroth was strong, able to smash a rock with the back of his hand. However, Pika was too fast.

Another Pokemon exited the door. It was a Magmortar, a powerful fire-type. And it was charging towards Vee. The smart girl ran under his legs, kicking up some dirt as she passed. Vee grabbed a rock, hurling it at the fire-type. He blocked, believing the attack was coming for his head. However, it did it's job just as planned. The rock jammed itself into one of the Magmortar's fire tubes. One blocked, he attacked with the other. Vee had to use Quick Attack to dodge the incoming, furious Flamethrower.

Meanwhile, Pika and the Vigoroth were still dueling. The normal-type was attacking with a barrage of fighting-type moves. This guy's a lot like Zangoose. Pika thought. Realizing this, he slipped under the over-sized monkey, and toppled him to the ground. The warrior was going to get up... going, until Pika hit him with a powerful Iron Tail to the noggin.

Vee was finishing her battle, too. By this time, she had halted Magmortar's special attacks by plugging his arm-tubes. She was now dodging a furious headbutt attack. However, her agility proficiency allowed her to dodge, leap on the wall, and deliver a Heatbutt to the stomach. Magmortar stumbled and fell on top of the Vigoroth. "Nice work." Pika said, smiling. "You two." Vee responded.

"INCOMPETENT FOOLS!" a voice screeched from inside the cavern. "YOU GOT YOURSELVES DEFEATED BY FIRST-GENS?" "Gah! Master Moltres!" The two defeated Pokemon said. Pika and Vee both turned their heads. Moltres flew out of the cavern as well, followed by a Hitmontop, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee and Machoke. "Greetings, you two." Moltres said to the adventurers. "You must have come a long way. Do you seek to join my guild? Despite the both of you only being first-gens, you managed to defeat some of my most powerful trainees. WHICH SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED!" he said, barking at the fallen two. "Uh... that's not the case, guildmaster Moltres." Vee said. "We are already members of Zapdos' guild, and have been sent to collect information on the subject of a thief named Lombre." "Lombre? Why, that rascal raided our guild as well as Crystalysmi Town not too long ago. WHICH WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IF YOU INCOMPETENT IDIOTS ACTUALLY DID YOUR JOB!" The fire bird sent small embers everywhere as all of the other Pokemon flinched. "Oh, well. I do hope you return someday." Moltres said. "Give my good wishes to Zapdos. And tell him he took a precious item we've shared for a long time." The two Pokemon nodded, heading out. They heard Moltres' yelling even as they left the room.

"What was that guy's deal?" Pika asked as he and Vee were trekking across the Dremiton Mines' surface. "That was weird." Vee agreed. "I hope we don't have to deal with him again."

Pika and Vee soon returned to the guild. Everyone was waiting for them... even Chansey! "Tell us all about your adventure, and we can go eat." Zapdos said. So Pika and Vee told them 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, Pika and Vee were talking. "Do you think that Zapdos and Moltres know each other?" he asked. "Maybe." Vee replied. "But we'll think about that later. Let's hit the hay."

"Hey, Pika?"
"Yeah, Vee?"
"Why is Lombre going to all these places specifically? Is there some special reason? Some mastermind behind the scenes we don't know about?"
"Could be. But right now we only know about Lombre, so that's who we have to focus on."
"Alright, then. 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. Bulba the Curious
    Bulba the Curious
    a) Cool. Didn't notice.
    b) Works for me. It sure is better than the messages, though you could do something funny with the messages if you want.
    c) YES! I love that character so much.
    d) I couldn't find the name, but I didn't look too much.... hm...
    Dec 14, 2015
  2. WindRyder
    WindRyder
    Moltres must come back! Moltres is my favorite XD
    Dec 13, 2015
  3. Mechanist Gamma
    Mechanist Gamma
    Just a few things
    a) I'm not sure if anyone realized this, but Moltres' attitude is based off of Good Cop/Bad Cop from the LEGO movie.
    b) No, seriously, tell me your opinion on the whole sign thing.
    c) Do you guys want Moltres to come back? Your opinions matter.
    d) If you go back to the first part of the story, you'll find one name that hasn't had their character revealed yet. I wonder what that could mean...?
    Dec 12, 2015
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