Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Mirrored worlds

Chapter 8 : Traveling to a better Tomorrow [ III ]

As Haji and the others walk into this bustling town full of Pokémon going about their daily business, they see a lot of younger Pokémon running around playing and other older Pokémon decorating stalls, buildings, and generally decorating up and down the plaza. Some we're looking around stalls, and others sit outside eating in front of cafés and stalls with food. Vance's eyes wander around in wonder, looking at the more modern buildings than where he lived. Vip taps Haji's shoulders nodding towards the street away from the guild.

( Vip ) : I've been here before. I know where the clothing shop is, it's this way towards Portvil.

( Haji ) : Wait I thought we we're in Locboard, we have to go another town over?

( Vip ) : No, no, no! You misunderstand. Portvil is in Locboard, it's just the area where all the ports are for Pokémon and cargo coming in and out, so the shops are near there so Pokémon can get souvenir or products to help with their travels. The shops in Portvil specialize in all General Gear for the Guild and all the types of teams. And I really saw this nice bag in stock last time I was here.

( Sophie ) : You've been here before?

( Vip ) : Yea, Plenty of times! My parents and I used to come out here to buy things to eat from here, and taste the delicacies of the other islands. But recently, we haven't come out here much.

( Jasper ) : Well its a fresh start, I can't wait for a new life. New me right?

( Haji ) : Good to hear Jasper, Sparky is really gonna love this! Or would love this if we knew where she was.

( Terr ) : Seems like you all have plans, guess I'll be going for now.

Everyone looks at Terr confused.

( Vance ) : Aren't you staying for the festival man? You and your family used to usually participate all the time, and you promised you dad you would bake a mean pie and win.

Terr looks down in disappointment.

( Terr ) : I know I promised Dad I would be in this one. But because of how I feel of my current cooking skill, I wouldn't feel comfortable enough for the full competition. Luckily there's a supposed school that teaches Pokémon who are like me on four legs, to balance in two, usually the hind legs. I need to go and do my own thing, maybe I'll see you all in two days in case it doesn't work out. Maybe not for a long while. But I'll be back eventually, and I'll be back to win. And yes Vance, I let you have a slice of the first official pie that I make when I get back.

( Vance ) : Heeeccckkkk Yeah dude! Also promise to make one for my future fly girl?

( Terr ) : No promises on that, plus at the rate with your standards, you'll be single even after I get back from my training.

Vance begins to pout like a child mumbling to himself.

( Haji ) : Sure you don't wanna stick around? I have a feeling that you'll do well if you at least try.

( Terr ) : It's fine, even then, I don't know where to begin with the appetizer, let alone the main course that could be made.

As Hajj looks at Terr he notices something that never caught his eye before. Terr's tail was bent downward like it was reflecting his disappointment, or had a mind of its own. But he also noticed something else, it was twitching, a lot more often than what would be normal for a cat almost as if it was in miserable pain. Terr looks at Haji before realizing and bending his tail down around his legs. Almost hiding it completely.