-As the gather aquatic Pokémon disperse (Most of the discussing how cool it was to actually get to meet DS in person, rather than the actual trail), Nautilus swims down to talk to us.-
Nautilus: <Well, on behalf of all the Pokémon of the Reef, I would like to offer my most sincere apologies for this misunderstanding. Anyway, now that unpleasantness is out of the way, I would like to sincerely thank you for returning Pleo safely to us.>
Lake: <Oh, You're welcome. Besides, what kind of Pokémon would we be if we just left a cute little guy like him on his own up there.>
-Lake gently strokes Pleo's neck, much to the young Lugia's pleasure.-
"Oh, thanks for bringing DS along, Pleo."
Pleo: <No problem!>
"And thanks for coming to help, DS. Even if it was hardly necessary, given how things turned out."
-Wakes up in an inn-
Well guys, we have to go get that first badge today. For obvious reasons I think I'll go with Muddy for this one.
Muddy: <Alright Tagg.>
-Starts walking towards the docks-
AU
-Hefts my backpack back on as Helios climbs back on my shoulder-
Well, let's go then Helen.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.Stratus: <So, what do we do now?>
Nautilus: <Well, you're more than welcome to stay here for the time being, if you wish. We will be more than happy to provide accommodations for you after your exceptional service to our kingdom.>
Harriet: -Tilts her head.- <Stay here, on the Reef? Well...It's a nice place, but we're kinda' happier on land. Even with these weird scarfs you've given us.>
Woolly: <Well, I wouldn't mind staying here for a while! This place is so cool!>
Stratus: <And we are on vacation, and isn't staying in new places kind of the whole point of them?>
Harriet: <But when do we ever stay in the same place for more than one night?>
Lake: -To Nautilus.- <If we do choose to stay...Will we get to see Pleo?>
-Pleo gives Nautilus a pleading look.-
Pleo: <Please, King Nautilus? I'll be safe with them! They protected me from that awful Feraligatr, after all! Besides, they need somemon to show them around the reef, and I know it like the back of my wing! So...Can I please stay with them? It'll just be for a little while?>
-The Lapras pauses, thinking it over for a second.-
Nautilus: <...> -Nods.- <Very well. You can stay with Lake and the others while they're here.>
Pleo: <OH! Thank you! I promise I'll be good, and I won't wander off anywhere without them, I swear!>
Nautilus: -Smiles.- <Alright, Pleo. I trust that you won't do anything like that.> -To Lake.- <Promise me that you'll do everything that you can to keep him safe, won't you?>
Lake: -Nods.- <We won't let anything happen to him. Promise.>
Tulip: <So, DS... What should we do now, yes?>
Hmm... Maybe we should head back to the surface. Artemis and Mira are probably a little worried about Odette.
- Pets Odette's head -
Odette: (happily) <Quack!>
Silvermist: <So, back to the beach, then?>
I guess so.
My fanficNautilus: -To DS.- <Oh, you're going? Well, since you're friends of Luke, you're welcome to come back any time you wish.>
Treeo: <Oh, well see you then, DS. You too, Tulip.>
Harriet: -Smirks.- <Admit it. You're so in love with her.>
Treeo: -Turns red.- <Er...>
Woolly: <Bye, DS. Thanks for coming to help!>
Stratus: <Yeah, we really appreciate it!>
Chord: <Take care, okay?>
Guardé: <Farewell for now, DS. And you too, Odette.>
Lake: <Can you let everyone know that we're okay? I don't want them to worry about us. Especially Nadia.>
"Yeah, just let them know where we are, okay? Besides, we'll probably meet up with you guys in a few days."
-Forte reaches the shore of Tarocco Island and recalls Marine-
Forte: All right. Now, where is she...?
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it.- Nods -
Okay, I'll them know! See you later, guys!
Silvermist: <Bye for now!>
Tulip: <See you later, Treeo, yes...> (blushes slightly)
Odette: (waves) <Bye Guardé!>
- Begins swimming back to the beach, with Wolf and Anom presumably following on Wolf's Gyarados -
My fanfic-wakes up-
Aaaaahhh....
-notices that Mezzo is still asleep, and doesn't get up-
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.-still waiting-
Lian: *eats an Oran Berry for good luck* <Mmm...>
Pandora: *sitting still on the ground; appears to be a regular old-fashioned lantern*
Shadow: <Why don't you just call her?>
-Forte facepalms-
Forte: Wow, how did I not think of that?
-Forte pulls out his Xtransceiver and dials Mezzo's number-
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it.-Is following with Wolf-
You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!-Diesel sticks his head over a rock-
Diesel: <What is that noise?!>
...That would be a ringtone, Diesel.
Diesel: <Well, it's awful music.>
...
I wonder who's calling?
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.-is still sound asleep while her Xtransceiver keeps ringing-
Felis: <Oh, shut that thing up already.>
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it.How does she sleep through that?
Ergh, fine.
-picks it up and answers it, attempting to sound like an answering machine-
I'm sorry. The number you are attempting to reach does not yet have voice mail installed. Please call back later.
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.Forte: Hey, I know that voice. You're that boy Piano likes. Why are you answering her phone?
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it.Damn it!
Because she's asleep right now and her Liepard was complaining.
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.Forte: Oh yeah, she's such a heavy sleeper. She slept through a tornado once.
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it.- Returns to the beach, the dive bubble disappearing as we return to the surface -
We're back!
Ribbons: <Oh! How did it go?>
- Odette hops down from Silvermist and runs over to Artemis and Mira -
Artemis: <Odette! There are you are, sweetie!>
Mira: <Did you have fun?>
Odette: (nods)
Artemis: <That's good.>
- Is telling Ribbons how things went -
My fanficSo, you're pretty famous down there, huh DS?
Back!
You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!...Wow.
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.Forte: So could you wake her up? I want to talk to her.
Do not fear power... fear those who wield it....You can't, like, you know, wait?
Dunsparce didn't stop being a thing or anything.
- Smiles -
All right.
Tulip: <Glad that worked out, yes.>
Odette: (happily) <Quack!>
Silvermist: <Yeah.>
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