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This time around, there will be a lot of dialogue. Time to dig a bit deeper into some character's back-stories

Note: It was brought to my attention that it wasn't clear who some of the characters from this story were. In all honesty, this story was supposed to have been made for the one who actually has read at least some of the chapters of the first story. Although I call this a side story, this is actually another story altogether that takes place at the same time as the main story. If you have not read at least some of the main story, this story won't make TOO much sense, but I'll try my best to make some references and clarifications from the main story.

If you want to be in any of the stories or chapters, let me know. Also, if you have any questions, comment below.
[Pokemon by Gamefreak/Nintendo. Story, Characters, and Origination by me and everyone else.]

(This still takes place in Chapter 14)

The Truth Comes Out!

Lexi{Outside the guild}
*Spits on the ground* Tck. What does she think I am, a refugee? A patient? I don't need a stupid shrink and sure as heck don't need to be saved. I can take care of my own effin' self! Jeez...she was talking to me like I was a victim. Save that for the pathetic Pokemon you save!

... *Sigh* What time is it, 8pm? Hmph, well If go now, I can probably make it back to the forest in time to...meet...up...with the guys. crap. What am I saying, I can't show my face, especially since I wasn't able to keep them from going into the forest anymore. I should've never told the guys about it. Man, what the heck am I going to do now? (...Maybe she was right. I have no food, no money, no place to stay, and I sure as heck can't go home; not like I had a home. What if I went back in? Maybe she would...) Wait, no! What the eff am I saying! I don't need anyone, I'll just find a home and get some money sellin' some stuff I find laying around, yeah! I don't need her, and I don't need this effin' guild's help! I'm outta here.

-Thud!-

"Wha...? Whoa, hey! What's the big idea! Watch where you're going!"

"You're one to talk! You should have been looking at where you were going," The pokemon scuffed. I have no idea what this pokemon is, but it got some nerve to talk back to me, especially how small it is.

"Says the one in my way! You might want to get lost, punk." As soon as I said that, some of the pokemon that was behind him stopped to see what was going on. Even some of the pokemon leaving the tent also stop. As much as I hate an audience, it didn't make it any better that this was happening in front of the guild, especially with this idiot...

"Or what," said the pokemon, sizing himself up at me. Hmph, I don't like to fight, but If I have to I will. Besides, what the heck could this thing even---ACK!!!
"What the eff! Let go of me!"

"Heck no. I'ma show you what happens when Pokemon Get. In. My. Way."

Miya{Guildmaster's Room}
"...Oh wow. Why does all of the interesting stuff happens when I'm not around?" Pumpkin yawned as he makes his way to the bed. Although it might be a bit odd, our room is the Guildmaster's Room. Originally, we were going to keep our old room and keep the Guildmaster's room the way it was, but after finding out that Mayor Wigglytuff (Previous Guildmaster) and Chatot slept in this room, we decided to just make the place more cozy.
Looking at my husband now, he sure does look tired; must've been a lot of work. *Sigh* This is why I should've been there to help. I could've gotten it done within an hour or two, but at the same time, I'm glad I was here. If I wasn't, who knows what would've happened with that Scrafty, especially with him running around like he owned the place.

"If you want to call that interesting..." I frowned. There was something about that Scrafty that was off, enough that now it's been keeping me distracted from everything else. For some reason, I just want to go and look for him.

"It is! I wish I could meet him," Pumpkin chuckled. "He sounds like someone we know."

"Who, Zero?" I said, trying to compare the two. I know Zero (Or Liloxi, but he prefers us to call him Zero for some reason) Used to be a bit hasty back when he was a recruit. Although he did act like that at times, it did end up gaining him his "best friend", Queen (He really needs to learn to take a hint). All of this ended up changing after he met his wife "Esper" not too long after. I have no idea what happened to him the year before the world started to end, but his demeanor changed A LOT. It was like he was a different person. He went from being a real go-getter (or {Hasty} Natured) and always ready to fight when needed to {Lonely}, while almost avoiding any type of conflict possible. The only time he'll fight is if someone hurt Queen, and if that were to be the cause, well...you better hope you're the fastest thing alive.
"Nah, I don't see it. Besides, you got to help fix the town. How is that going by the way?"

"Pretty good, but it's not going to be finished until tomorrow," He said as he lays on the bed.

"Tomorrow? Wait, you guys still haven't finished?!" I said, realizing I might've been a bit too loud as he flattens his ears.

"Hun, I know it would've taken you no time at all, but no one in town has your kind of natural power. Besides, the important thing is that we're almost done and frankly, it doesn't look half bad. You do realize that you couldn't come even if you wanted to," He said as he points at my stomach. I have no idea why, but it was enough to make me a bit flustered.

"But I--well, alright, you got me there. But Chans--er, Blissey (Crap, I forgot, she's evolved now) came over to visit and checked to see if I really was. According to her, I'm actually not pregnant," I shrugged as I turn back around to finish up mapping the next expedition.
Although it may sound easy, when you have to take into consideration how stronger or weak some of the members are, like Lu the Turtwig may only be strong enough to do {Mt. Bristle} with a partner that's about as strong as him but Airixa the Furret can probably level the entire foundation of the cave herself with a single Hyper Beam, it can be pretty taxing; not to mention, the amount of Poké (P), supplies, food, medicine, etc.

"Wait, you're not pregnant? And here I thought you were. I mean, I told you everything I knew about it, but Mrs. B knows best. I guess I know where I need to volunteer next. I could use all the experience I can get," He said, chuckling a bit.

"Heh, well it never hurts. A few times I wanted to ask you why I would be pregnant in such a way, but then I remember that you are still somewhat human on the inside, probably gene-wise, just permanently a Pokemon now. That's when I thought about Zero and his mother, but that's another story. The good news is that I feel a bit better, so tomorrow I can--"

-BOOM!-

"W-What the heck was that?" Pumpkin said as he lifts his head up, completely confused as to what that sound was. To be honest, I'm also curious as to what that was. The only ones that should be up are the "Noctural" Explorers, with Chimecho and Croagunk monitoring the place.

"I have no idea. Can you hear anything?"

"Yes, but it's faint. Let me try something." Pumpkin then sits up on the bed and puts one of his ears up against the wall and closes his eyes. Smart, I didn't think about trying that, but I'm not exactly close to any walls at the moment.
"Oh, yeah. I can hear Pokemon, quite a bit of them. It sounds like they are in front of the building. Some chanting "fight! fight! fight!" and something about a Scrafty? You don't think..."

"Oh no, it must be him..." I said as my heart sinks. I thought there was a least some good in him, but if he's picking fights, I may have the wrong idea about him.
"I'ma go and stop it."

"Hold on, you want me to go with you?" Pumpkin said, looking at me from the bed. I can see how tired he is and honestly, this seems more like something I need to do.

"It's alright sweetie, I can handle it. You need all the rest you can get," I said as I make my way out the door.
"It shouldn't take long at all."

{Outside the Guild}
???: (Get 'em!)

???: (Yeah! teach that Scrafty a lesson!)

What the heck is going on up here! Wait...is that MAX!? As soon as I got up here, all I see is Max the Larvitar holding the Scrafty (Lexi, was it?) by the front of his hood and shaking him. Wha...? OK, ok, hold on. let me get this straight. Max, a long-time recruit (a hot-headed one) is essentially beating up a pokemon most renown as a hoodlum. Ok, fine. this would not seem surprising to some Pokemon, but let me clear one thing up. Max is only 3 years old and he's no stronger than your average, residential Pidgey. Yeah. Seriously. He may have been here since he was a kid, but he isn't very strong, at all. Mostly all bark, no bite. Then If this Scrafty is getting beat up by him, then...jeez! Now I have even more questions than before!

"I don't know why scum like you are even here at the guild. You're the one who should've gotten lost," Max said, laughing menacingly.

"I do what I effin' want," Lexi said, spitting all in Max's face. Crap, I see even more why Zero hates seeing stuff like this. Watching someone weaker than yourself getting hurt and can't do anything to defend themselves, it's sickening. It's even worse when one of your recruits is the bad guy here (somewhat. That Scrafty sure has an attitude on him).

"You know what, I'll just have to make sure that you don't, you piece of s--"

"ALRIGHT! THAT'S ENOUGH!" I yelled. Immediately everyone turned their attention to me, including Max and Lexi.

"G-Guildmaster Miya?" Max said, trying to get the words out of his mouth. "I-I thought--"

"Let go of him," I said bluntly. Immediately he lets do of Lexi and backs away from him.
"You guys might want to start making your way to where you need to go. Max, you stay here."

"Y-yes Ma'am," He said nervously, keeping his eyes on me. The rest of the pokemon that were watching quickly scrambles and makes their way to where they needed to go.

"Now, as for you L--"
...wait, where did Lexi go? Oh crap, it looks like he ran as soon as Max let him go...uh...Hold it! I see him now. It looks like he's heading towards the Beach. That's perfect. Maybe I can talk to him there.
"*Sighs* Max, this is the 3rd time this year you've tried to pick a fight with someone, and it looks like this time you've actually caused some damage. From here on out, you're on probation until you can get your attitude together."

"P-Probation?!" He exclaimed. "B-But Guildmaster Miya! He--"

"No buts. You're a rescue team member, you should know better. One more time and you're suspended from the guild. Are we clear?"

"Yes, Ma'am..." He said as he hangs his head low. I don't like being this way but as a Guildmaster, If I don't make it clear that there are consequences for rash actions like that, this guild would be a mess. like I said before, we're rescuers, not criminals.

"Alright, go in and finish up what you need to do," I said.

It's a good thing Max didn't give me a hard time just now. Usually, he has a mouthful to say, but I guess after mentioning Probation and suspension, that kept his attitude in check, at least for now. Anyway, I need to go and see if Lexi is still at the Beach. Goodness, I've never seen a Scrafty like him before. Most of the time, they are a handful to work with, but this one can't even stand up to a Larvitar that has a hard time doing even the most easiest dungeons available in any region. I really to talk to him now.

{The Beach}
It's about 8:30pm now. I haven't been on the beach at this time of hour since the time I lost Pumpkin years ago...what a sad time in my life. I've heard from other rescue team members in other worlds that they went through the same thing I did, some even went through it even longer than me. I'm so glad I have him forever now.
It's a good thing there are lights out here on the beach or it would be dark as heck, especially since the moon is not out today. I wonder if that Scrafty knows that this place is basically a dead-end after a certain point. Lapis is sleep so there's no way off this region at this time of night. Huh...where he is? He---OW! What the heck? Is this a piece of glass? I guess we need to add "Cleaning the beach" to our list of things to do around town, sheesh. OH! Wait, is that him? It looks like he's just sitting there under the palm tree on the other side of the beach. He looks rather...sad, which is not an expression I see from Scrafties, at all. Let me try getting his attention.
"YO!" (Oh reeeeeal smooth...)

"Wha--Oh great. It's you," He said coldly before turning back to look out at the ocean. "You know I didn't need your help back there. I was fine on my own."

"Really now?" I said as I sat at the foot of the hill. The palm tree he's under is on a very small hill. Sitting here is the best option for now so he can have some space.
"From the looks of it, it seemed like you got hurt. You know I can actually heal you immediately if you're hurt."

"I'm fine, I don't need your healing," He said, not budging one bit.

"Alright well, do you mind if I asked you what happened back there?"

"None of your effin' business," He said without looking. Honestly, He's starting to tick me off...

"Alright, that's it. Cut the tough act, what the heck is wrong with you," I said as I march myself right up the hill.

"Me? What about you! And it's not an act, I am tough," He scuffed. Honestly, I wanted to laugh, but that would be horribly unlike me, despite how funny it is.

"Oh? you're tough huh? You know that Larvitar that was shaking you up is actually one of our 'Beginner Division' Recruits. He can barely do that cave over there," I said, pointing at Beach Cave.

"You're lying," he said, finally turning his attention to me.

"You really think we don't know our own Recruits? Besides, why are you out here alone on the beach? feeling sorry for yourself now that you don't have anything?"

"Shut up..." He said in a low voice. It looks like I hit a nerve. Although I hate doing this, he needs to open his eyes and realize the truth.

"Heck, why are you even still here in town? If you're really so tough, go back to the woods with that crew of yours you've talked so much about? Oh, I bet they would be Really happy to have their little punching bag back!

"I SAID, SHUT UP!"
With that, he turns and immediately tries to punch me. I expected this. With little effort, I deflected it with the tip of my leaf. Furious, He continues throwing punches, all of which gets blocked by my leaf. I'm surprised he hasn't used any moves on me yet.
After the barrage of punches, he attempts to throw one last punch to which I move out of the way, causing him to tumble down the hill and face-first into the sand. *shakes head* He should have known better.
Walking down the hill, it looks like he's not picking himself up out of the sand. That's not good. As I stand next to him, he finally starts to pick himself up, but then he suddenly pounds his fist into the sand...jeez, he's crying. I think I might've overdid it.

"Lexi, I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't have--"

"No! No. You're right. Even from the time you talked to me before I stormed out of the guild, you were right," He said as he sits on the sand. " I have nothing. No place to live, No food, no money, no friends...heck, even my parents kicked me out after they realized how much of a failure I was and told me not to come back.

"Wow, even your parents? I guess you literally don't have anything. So...why do you even act the way that you do?"

"You're the smart one here, you should know," he said, giving me a somewhat annoyed look. It was hard to take his attitude as rude with tears in his eyes. "I'm a Scrafty. From the moment we're born as a scraggy, we are made to be bad in every way possible."

"Ok, and what makes you so different?" I said curiously as I sat next to him. Finally, I'm getting some answers.

"No matter what I do, I'm never 'tough' enough. Back in the woods, I could never bring myself to vandalize, steal/mug, or so much as to hurt another Pokemon. To make things worse, I don't even have a crest. This hair on my head was supposed to have been my crest, but It never formed. Because of it, none of the other Scrafties have any respect for me," He said as he touches his hair.

"So? you're a Scrafty with a heart. That's almost unheard of," I said. I say almost because there could actually be other Scrafties out in other worlds who are at least decent.
"Why do you even let that get to you?"

"How can you not know? Tck, What am I saying. you're not a Scrafty, you wouldn't understand," He said, looking away from me. Little does he know, I do understand, but maybe there's more to it.

"Oh yeah? Try me."

After giving me a curious look, he then looks down at his hands, then back out at the ocean. "When you're a Scrafty, Your kind expects you to be tough. When you're in public, everyone immediately sees you as a criminal. With me not being tough yet still a Scrafty, of course any and everyone is going to hate me regardless. Sometimes I even ask myself what's the point anymore..."

"Whoa, wait. I hope you're not planning on..."

"What? No. I would never do that," he said, shaking his head. "Yeah, I may have nothing in my life right now, but that doesn't mean I won't in the future. I have nowhere but up to go...if I can reach it."

"Then let me help you get there," I said, standing up as I hold out my hand to help him back up. "My offer from earlier is still available you know."

"Really? this isn't a trick, is it?" He said, taking my hand and gets back up. Goodness, he's light as a feather (Well, almost everyone is).

"Of course not. We have plenty of rooms made ready and everyone in the guild gets to eat. All of it is funded by the Guild itself, so you don't have to worry about what to eat or where to sleep," I said smiling. Despite how enthusiastic I just was, the frown on his face right now is not reassuring.

"...O...kay..., but what about the other Pokemon who stay there too? They aren't going to want me there," He said, crossing his arms. "I know one of them is going to pick a fight with me again and I don't like to fight."

"I'll just make an announcement in the morning and make it clear to the recruits that no one is to bother you, and vice versa," I said, putting emphasis on the last few words to which he scuffs once again. It's honestly for his own safety.
"Just one thing I want to ask; something you ignored."

"What is it?"

"What happened in front of the guild?" I asked flatly, keeping my eyes on him. I hope he doesn't ignore it this time.

"Hmph. Well, I was sitting in front of the build for a few hours after I left from talking to you. As I was about to find somewhere to go, I bump into the Larvitar and we said some words. I told him to get lost and he immediately grabbed me by the front of the hood and...yeah, I couldn't get him off of me. I...was too weak to.

"I knew it," I said to myself as I thought about what he told me. "Well, I already warned Max, so he shouldn't be much of a problem now. Goodness, I'm surprised you didn't use any move on him, like Faint Attack or Counter."

"I don't know how to use those moves." He said, looking away from me.

"...Ok...well, what moves do you know?"

"I don't know any moves," he said, scratching the back of his head. A Scrafty with no moves? this isn't right...

"Nothing? not even one? You should be able to use a ton of stuff. Aren't you [Dark] and [Fighting], or some other type?"

"No, In fact, all types hurt me in some way," He said, finally looking back at me. "I don't think I even have a type, to be honest."

"No moves and no type. Man, you really are different. I thought you would at least have some other types rather than just the base [Dark] and [Fighting]. It's not uncommon nowadays."

"Nope, nothing. I honestly wish I did," He said, shrugging, "But it's whatever though."

"You know what, you might have something. If not, I can teach you some things; build your strength up!" I exclaimed, pointing at his arm. Really it's a great offer if I do say so myself, but it looks like he's laughing about it for some reason.

"HAH, you teaching me how to build my strength up? You might be known around the world, but what the heck can you do? You're so small!" He said, still laughing at the idea.

...he really thinks my idea is funny...Alright, let me give him a small taste at what I can do.
Without a word, I walk up the hill to the palm tree he was sitting under. Keeping my eyes on him to make sure he's looking, I punch the tree next to me. Immediately it snaps in two and falls in the water. Apparently, that was enough for me to get his full attention, especially with the look he's giving me now.

"Did you just--"

"Yep," I said before he could complete his sentence.

"And it just--"

"That's right."

"...Fine. Teach me," He said bluntly, finally seeing it my way. He may be arrogant as heck, but he does know when to yield. Sometimes.

"We can start tomorrow. It's like 10pm and I'm pretty tired and I'm sure you are too," I said as I walk down the hill, past him. "Let's get some sleep."

"Alright, but hold on, there's some stuff stuck to my foot. It's bugging the heck out of me," He said, pulling a few chucks of glass from under his foot.

"Yeah, for some reason there's glass around here. Honestly, there shouldn't be any glass whatsoever. What's also weird, it's not sharp."

"I don't know, but when I came through here was none. The beach was clear. I only started feeling it now and I haven't even moved from this spot," He said as he pulls another piece off. That's odd, the last one he just pulled off of his foot seemed flat, like it was the shape of his foot. Huh, it's almost as if he created the glass with his...oh...OH!!!

"Wait a minute, Lexi, you know the glass you just took your foot; Did it feel hot?"

"The eff kind of question is that?" He said, giving me a sassy look. Now is really not the time for him to act like this. I really need to help him work on his communication skills. He has to stop cursing.

"Just answer the question. Did it feel hot?"

"Eh, I guess it's a bit warm. Why does it matter?" He questioned.

"I think I may have a few ideas as to what one of your types maybe," I said, picking up one of the pieces of glass, which happens to be cool now.
"But first, let's get some rest."

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This time around, there will be a lot of dialogue. Time to dig a bit deeper into some character's back-stories

Note: It was brought to my attention that it wasn't clear who some of the characters from this story were. In all honesty, this story was supposed to have been made for the one who actually has read at least some of the chapters of the first story. Although I call this a side story, this is actually another story altogether that takes place at the same time as the main story. If you have not read at least some of the main story, this story won't make TOO much sense, but I'll try my best to make some references and clarifications from the main story.

If you want to be in any of the stories or chapters, let me know. Also, if you have any questions, comment below.
[Pokemon by Gamefreak/Nintendo. Story, Characters, and Origination by me and everyone else.]

(This still takes place in Chapter 14)

The Truth Comes Out!

Lexi{Outside the guild}
*Spits on the ground* Tck. What does she think I am, a refugee? A patient? I don't need a stupid shrink and sure as heck don't need to be saved. I can take care of my own effin' self! Jeez...she was talking to me like I was a victim. Save that for the pathetic Pokemon you save!

... *Sigh* What time is it, 8pm? Hmph, well If go now, I can probably make it back to the forest in time to...meet...up...with the guys. crap. What am I saying, I can't show my face, especially since I wasn't able to keep them from going into the forest anymore. I should've never told the guys about it. Man, what the heck am I going to do now? (...Maybe she was right. I have no food, no money, no place to stay, and I sure as heck can't go home; not like I had a home. What if I went back in? Maybe she would...) Wait, no! What the eff am I saying! I don't need anyone, I'll just find a home and get some money sellin' some stuff I find laying around, yeah! I don't need her, and I don't need this effin' guild's help! I'm outta here.

-Thud!-

"Wha...? Whoa, hey! What's the big idea! Watch where you're going!"

"You're one to talk! You should have been looking at where you were going," The pokemon scuffed. I have no idea what this pokemon is, but it got some nerve to talk back to me, especially how small it is.

"Says the one in my way! You might want to get lost, punk." As soon as I said that, some of the pokemon that was behind him stopped to see what was going on. Even some of the pokemon leaving the tent also stop. As much as I hate an audience, it didn't make it any better that this was happening in front of the guild, especially with this idiot...

"Or what," said the pokemon, sizing himself up at me. Hmph, I don't like to fight, but If I have to I will. Besides, what the heck could this thing even---ACK!!!
"What the eff! Let go of me!"

"Heck no. I'ma show you what happens when Pokemon Get. In. My. Way."

Miya{Guildmaster's Room}
"...Oh wow. Why does all of the interesting stuff happens when I'm not around?" Pumpkin yawned as he makes his way to the bed. Although it might be a bit odd, our room is the Guildmaster's Room. Originally, we were going to keep our old room and keep the Guildmaster's room the way it was, but after finding out that Mayor Wigglytuff (Previous Guildmaster) and Chatot slept in this room, we decided to just make the place more cozy.
Looking at my husband now, he sure does look tired; must've been a lot of work. *Sigh* This is why I should've been there to help. I could've gotten it done within an hour or two, but at the same time, I'm glad I was here. If I wasn't, who knows what would've happened with that Scrafty, especially with him running around like he owned the place.

"If you want to call that interesting..." I frowned. There was something about that Scrafty that was off, enough that now it's been keeping me distracted from everything else. For some reason, I just want to go and look for him.

"It is! I wish I could meet him," Pumpkin chuckled. "He sounds like someone we know."

"Who, Zero?" I said, trying to compare the two. I know Zero (Or Liloxi, but he prefers us to call him Zero for some reason) Used to be a bit hasty back when he was a recruit. Although he did act like that at times, it did end up gaining him his "best friend", Queen (He really needs to learn to take a hint). All of this ended up changing after he met his wife "Esper" not too long after. I have no idea what happened to him the year before the world started to end, but his demeanor changed A LOT. It was like he was a different person. He went from being a real go-getter (or {Hasty} Natured) and always ready to fight when needed to {Lonely}, while almost avoiding any type of conflict possible. The only time he'll fight is if someone hurt Queen, and if that were to be the cause, well...you better hope you're the fastest thing alive.
"Nah, I don't see it. Besides, you got to help fix the town. How is that going by the way?"

"Pretty good, but it's not going to be finished until tomorrow," He said as he lays on the bed.

"Tomorrow? Wait, you guys still haven't finished?!" I said, realizing I might've been a bit too loud as he flattens his ears.

"Hun, I know it would've taken you no time at all, but no one in town has your kind of natural power. Besides, the important thing is that we're almost done and frankly, it doesn't look half bad. You do realize that you couldn't come even if you wanted to," He said as he points at my stomach. I have no idea why, but it was enough to make me a bit flustered.

"But I--well, alright, you got me there. But Chans--er, Blissey (Crap, I forgot, she's evolved now) came over to visit and checked to see if I really was. According to her, I'm actually not pregnant," I shrugged as I turn back around to finish up mapping the next expedition.
Although it may sound easy, when you have to take into consideration how stronger or weak some of the members are, like Lu the Turtwig may only be strong enough to do {Mt. Bristle} with a partner that's about as strong as him but Airixa the Furret can probably level the entire foundation of the cave herself with a single Hyper Beam, it can be pretty taxing; not to mention, the amount of Poké (P), supplies, food, medicine, etc.

"Wait, you're not pregnant? And here I thought you were. I mean, I told you everything I knew about it, but Mrs. B knows best. I guess I know where I need to volunteer next. I could use all the experience I can get," He said, chuckling a bit.

"Heh, well it never hurts. A few times I wanted to ask you why I would be pregnant in such a way, but then I remember that you are still somewhat human on the inside, probably gene-wise, just permanently a Pokemon now. That's when I thought about Zero and his mother, but that's another story. The good news is that I feel a bit better, so tomorrow I can--"

-BOOM!-

"W-What the heck was that?" Pumpkin said as he lifts his head up, completely confused as to what that sound was. To be honest, I'm also curious as to what that was. The only ones that should be up are the "Noctural" Explorers, with Chimecho and Croagunk monitoring the place.

"I have no idea. Can you hear anything?"

"Yes, but it's faint. Let me try something." Pumpkin then sits up on the bed and puts one of his ears up against the wall and closes his eyes. Smart, I didn't think about trying that, but I'm not exactly close to any walls at the moment.
"Oh, yeah. I can hear Pokemon, quite a bit of them. It sounds like they are in front of the building. Some chanting "fight! fight! fight!" and something about a Scrafty? You don't think..."

"Oh no, it must be him..." I said as my heart sinks. I thought there was a least some good in him, but if he's picking fights, I may have the wrong idea about him.
"I'ma go and stop it."

"Hold on, you want me to go with you?" Pumpkin said, looking at me from the bed. I can see how tired he is and honestly, this seems more like something I need to do.

"It's alright sweetie, I can handle it. You need all the rest you can get," I said as I make my way out the door.
"It shouldn't take long at all."

{Outside the Guild}
???: (Get 'em!)

???: (Yeah! teach that Scrafty a lesson!)

What the heck is going on up here! Wait...is that MAX!? As soon as I got up here, all I see is Max the Larvitar holding the Scrafty (Lexi, was it?) by the front of his hood and shaking him. Wha...? OK, ok, hold on. let me get this straight. Max, a long-time recruit (a hot-headed one) is essentially beating up a pokemon most renown as a hoodlum. Ok, fine. this would not seem surprising to some Pokemon, but let me clear one thing up. Max is only 3 years old and he's no stronger than your average, residential Pidgey. Yeah. Seriously. He may have been here since he was a kid, but he isn't very strong, at all. Mostly all bark, no bite. Then If this Scrafty is getting beat up by him, then...jeez! Now I have even more questions than before!

"I don't know why scum like you are even here at the guild. You're the one who should've gotten lost," Max said, laughing menacingly.

"I do what I effin' want," Lexi said, spitting all in Max's face. Crap, I see even more why Zero hates seeing stuff like this. Watching someone weaker than yourself getting hurt and can't do anything to defend themselves, it's sickening. It's even worse when one of your recruits is the bad guy here (somewhat. That Scrafty sure has an attitude on him).

"You know what, I'll just have to make sure that you don't, you piece of s--"

"ALRIGHT! THAT'S ENOUGH!" I yelled. Immediately everyone turned their attention to me, including Max and Lexi.

"G-Guildmaster Miya?" Max said, trying to get the words out of his mouth. "I-I thought--"

"Let go of him," I said bluntly. Immediately he lets do of Lexi and backs away from him.
"You guys might want to start making your way to where you need to go. Max, you stay here."

"Y-yes Ma'am," He said nervously, keeping his eyes on me. The rest of the pokemon that were watching quickly scrambles and makes their way to where they needed to go.

"Now, as for you L--"
...wait, where did Lexi go? Oh crap, it looks like he ran as soon as Max let him go...uh...Hold it! I see him now. It looks like he's heading towards the Beach. That's perfect. Maybe I can talk to him there.
"*Sighs* Max, this is the 3rd time this year you've tried to pick a fight with someone, and it looks like this time you've actually caused some damage. From here on out, you're on probation until you can get your attitude together."

"P-Probation?!" He exclaimed. "B-But Guildmaster Miya! He--"

"No buts. You're a rescue team member, you should know better. One more time and you're suspended from the guild. Are we clear?"

"Yes, Ma'am..." He said as he hangs his head low. I don't like being this way but as a Guildmaster, If I don't make it clear that there are consequences for rash actions like that, this guild would be a mess. like I said before, we're rescuers, not criminals.

"Alright, go in and finish up what you need to do," I said.

It's a good thing Max didn't give me a hard time just now. Usually, he has a mouthful to say, but I guess after mentioning Probation and suspension, that kept his attitude in check, at least for now. Anyway, I need to go and see if Lexi is still at the Beach. Goodness, I've never seen a Scrafty like him before. Most of the time, they are a handful to work with, but this one can't even stand up to a Larvitar that has a hard time doing even the most easiest dungeons available in any region. I really to talk to him now.

{The Beach}
It's about 8:30pm now. I haven't been on the beach at this time of hour since the time I lost Pumpkin years ago...what a sad time in my life. I've heard from other rescue team members in other worlds that they went through the same thing I did, some even went through it even longer than me. I'm so glad I have him forever now.
It's a good thing there are lights out here on the beach or it would be dark as heck, especially since the moon is not out today. I wonder if that Scrafty knows that this place is basically a dead-end after a certain point. Lapis is sleep so there's no way off this region at this time of night. Huh...where he is? He---OW! What the heck? Is this a piece of glass? I guess we need to add "Cleaning the beach" to our list of things to do around town, sheesh. OH! Wait, is that him? It looks like he's just sitting there under the palm tree on the other side of the beach. He looks rather...sad, which is not an expression I see from Scrafties, at all. Let me try getting his attention.
"YO!" (Oh reeeeeal smooth...)

"Wha--Oh great. It's you," He said coldly before turning back to look out at the ocean. "You know I didn't need your help back there. I was fine on my own."

"Really now?" I said as I sat at the foot of the hill. The palm tree he's under is on a very small hill. Sitting here is the best option for now so he can have some space.
"From the looks of it, it seemed like you got hurt. You know I can actually heal you immediately if you're hurt."

"I'm fine, I don't need your healing," He said, not budging one bit.

"Alright well, do you mind if I asked you what happened back there?"

"None of your effin' business," He said without looking. Honestly, He's starting to tick me off...

"Alright, that's it. Cut the tough act, what the heck is wrong with you," I said as I march myself right up the hill.

"Me? What about you! And it's not an act, I am tough," He scuffed. Honestly, I wanted to laugh, but that would be horribly unlike me, despite how funny it is.

"Oh? you're tough huh? You know that Larvitar that was shaking you up is actually one of our 'Beginner Division' Recruits. He can barely do that cave over there," I said, pointing at Beach Cave.

"You're lying," he said, finally turning his attention to me.

"You really think we don't know our own Recruits? Besides, why are you out here alone on the beach? feeling sorry for yourself now that you don't have anything?"

"Shut up..." He said in a low voice. It looks like I hit a nerve. Although I hate doing this, he needs to open his eyes and realize the truth.

"Heck, why are you even still here in town? If you're really so tough, go back to the woods with that crew of yours you've talked so much about? Oh, I bet they would be Really happy to have their little punching bag back!

"I SAID, SHUT UP!"
With that, he turns and immediately tries to punch me. I expected this. With little effort, I deflected it with the tip of my leaf. Furious, He continues throwing punches, all of which gets blocked by my leaf. I'm surprised he hasn't used any moves on me yet.
After the barrage of punches, he attempts to throw one last punch to which I move out of the way, causing him to tumble down the hill and face-first into the sand. *shakes head* He should have known better.
Walking down the hill, it looks like he's not picking himself up out of the sand. That's not good. As I stand next to him, he finally starts to pick himself up, but then he suddenly pounds his fist into the sand...jeez, he's crying. I think I might've overdid it.

"Lexi, I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't have--"

"No! No. You're right. Even from the time you talked to me before I stormed out of the guild, you were right," He said as he sits on the sand. " I have nothing. No place to live, No food, no money, no friends...heck, even my parents kicked me out after they realized how much of a failure I was and told me not to come back.

"Wow, even your parents? I guess you literally don't have anything. So...why do you even act the way that you do?"

"You're the smart one here, you should know," he said, giving me a somewhat annoyed look. It was hard to take his attitude as rude with tears in his eyes. "I'm a Scrafty. From the moment we're born as a scraggy, we are made to be bad in every way possible."

"Ok, and what makes you so different?" I said curiously as I sat next to him. Finally, I'm getting some answers.

"No matter what I do, I'm never 'tough' enough. Back in the woods, I could never bring myself to vandalize, steal/mug, or so much as to hurt another Pokemon. To make things worse, I don't even have a crest. This hair on my head was supposed to have been my crest, but It never formed. Because of it, none of the other Scrafties have any respect for me," He said as he touches his hair.

"So? you're a Scrafty with a heart. That's almost unheard of," I said. I say almost because there could actually be other Scrafties out in other worlds who are at least decent.
"Why do you even let that get to you?"

"How can you not know? Tck, What am I saying. you're not a Scrafty, you wouldn't understand," He said, looking away from me. Little does he know, I do understand, but maybe there's more to it.

"Oh yeah? Try me."

After giving me a curious look, he then looks down at his hands, then back out at the ocean. "When you're a Scrafty, Your kind expects you to be tough. When you're in public, everyone immediately sees you as a criminal. With me not being tough yet still a Scrafty, of course any and everyone is going to hate me regardless. Sometimes I even ask myself what's the point anymore..."

"Whoa, wait. I hope you're not planning on..."

"What? No. I would never do that," he said, shaking his head. "Yeah, I may have nothing in my life right now, but that doesn't mean I won't in the future. I have nowhere but up to go...if I can reach it."

"Then let me help you get there," I said, standing up as I hold out my hand to help him back up. "My offer from earlier is still available you know."

"Really? this isn't a trick, is it?" He said, taking my hand and gets back up. Goodness, he's light as a feather (Well, almost everyone is).

"Of course not. We have plenty of rooms made ready and everyone in the guild gets to eat. All of it is funded by the Guild itself, so you don't have to worry about what to eat or where to sleep," I said smiling. Despite how enthusiastic I just was, the frown on his face right now is not reassuring.

"...O...kay..., but what about the other Pokemon who stay there too? They aren't going to want me there," He said, crossing his arms. "I know one of them is going to pick a fight with me again and I don't like to fight."

"I'll just make an announcement in the morning and make it clear to the recruits that no one is to bother you, and vice versa," I said, putting emphasis on the last few words to which he scuffs once again. It's honestly for his own safety.
"Just one thing I want to ask; something you ignored."

"What is it?"

"What happened in front of the guild?" I asked flatly, keeping my eyes on him. I hope he doesn't ignore it this time.

"Hmph. Well, I was sitting in front of the build for a few hours after I left from talking to you. As I was about to find somewhere to go, I bump into the Larvitar and we said some words. I told him to get lost and he immediately grabbed me by the front of the hood and...yeah, I couldn't get him off of me. I...was too weak to.

"I knew it," I said to myself as I thought about what he told me. "Well, I already warned Max, so he shouldn't be much of a problem now. Goodness, I'm surprised you didn't use any move on him, like Faint Attack or Counter."

"I don't know how to use those moves." He said, looking away from me.

"...Ok...well, what moves do you know?"

"I don't know any moves," he said, scratching the back of his head. A Scrafty with no moves? this isn't right...

"Nothing? not even one? You should be able to use a ton of stuff. Aren't you [Dark] and [Fighting], or some other type?"

"No, In fact, all types hurt me in some way," He said, finally looking back at me. "I don't think I even have a type, to be honest."

"No moves and no type. Man, you really are different. I thought you would at least have some other types rather than just the base [Dark] and [Fighting]. It's not uncommon nowadays."

"Nope, nothing. I honestly wish I did," He said, shrugging, "But it's whatever though."

"You know what, you might have something. If not, I can teach you some things; build your strength up!" I exclaimed, pointing at his arm. Really it's a great offer if I do say so myself, but it looks like he's laughing about it for some reason.

"HAH, you teaching me how to build my strength up? You might be known around the world, but what the heck can you do? You're so small!" He said, still laughing at the idea.

...he really thinks my idea is funny...Alright, let me give him a small taste at what I can do.
Without a word, I walk up the hill to the palm tree he was sitting under. Keeping my eyes on him to make sure he's looking, I punch the tree next to me. Immediately it snaps in two and falls in the water. Apparently, that was enough for me to get his full attention, especially with the look he's giving me now.

"Did you just--"

"Yep," I said before he could complete his sentence.

"And it just--"

"That's right."

"...Fine. Teach me," He said bluntly, finally seeing it my way. He may be arrogant as heck, but he does know when to yield. Sometimes.

"We can start tomorrow. It's like 10pm and I'm pretty tired and I'm sure you are too," I said as I walk down the hill, past him. "Let's get some sleep."

"Alright, but hold on, there's some stuff stuck to my foot. It's bugging the heck out of me," He said, pulling a few chucks of glass from under his foot.

"Yeah, for some reason there's glass around here. Honestly, there shouldn't be any glass whatsoever. What's also weird, it's not sharp."

"I don't know, but when I came through here was none. The beach was clear. I only started feeling it now and I haven't even moved from this spot," He said as he pulls another piece off. That's odd, the last one he just pulled off of his foot seemed flat, like it was the shape of his foot. Huh, it's almost as if he created the glass with his...oh...OH!!!

"Wait a minute, Lexi, you know the glass you just took your foot; Did it feel hot?"

"The eff kind of question is that?" He said, giving me a sassy look. Now is really not the time for him to act like this. I really need to help him work on his communication skills. He has to stop cursing.

"Just answer the question. Did it feel hot?"

"Eh, I guess it's a bit warm. Why does it matter?" He questioned.

"I think I may have a few ideas as to what one of your types maybe," I said, picking up one of the pieces of glass, which happens to be cool now.
"But first, let's get some rest."