Super Faith

Chapter 18

The Pikachu Village

It was a long flight to the other side of the forest to the Pikachu Village. Phoenix and Fauxe even had to take a few breaks to rest their wings and have snacks to refuel their energy which took the process longer but eventually they reached their long awaited destination at the entrance safely the next morning at long last. Luckily, they never encountered a single Shadow Pokémon. Perhaps it was merely because they were flying far above the forest in the sky during the day when no Shadow Pokémon could see them at the time as they weren't as active and they would hide in a small area where no dangerous Pokèmon could locate  them at night. The Fletchinder and Talonflame were weary but determined to get the job they were given done as soon as possible. All they needed to do was tell the village leader that his daughter, Lightning was safe and there was nothing to worry about.

The two avian Pokémon folded their wings against their sides before hopping on their talons into the village. They were greeted by many Pichu and Pikachu and even a few Raichu. Some of them just stared at them in surprise, others seemed to know the two birds very well as friends. A older Raichu approached them, beaming at them with pleasure, albeit he seemed to have been deprived of sleep. "Welcome Phoenix and Fauxe! What brings you here?" The Raichu asked.

"Greetings Thunder! It has been a long time since we've seen each other. We were sent here to give you a message of your daughter's whereabouts so you don't worry about her." Phoenix chirped.

With that, the Raichu's eyes widened in realization. "Lightning?! Where is she? I haven't seen her in quite sometime! I tried to ask the Starter Squad if they've seen her but they haven't-"

Fauxe interrupted the panicking parent. "Lightning is safe. She is in Eeveeville with her Eevee friends, Mario and Luigi."

Thunder sighed in relief. "Thank Arceus, she's not in any danger then. Can you tell her to come home, please..."

With that sudden request, Phoenix and Fauxe only looked at each other for a moment, unsure what to say. "We're sorry to inform you, but she can't leave Eeveeville at this time..."

"B-but why not? What is keeping her from returning home?!" The elder Raichu asked.

"Errr... Well... You see... It's just that..." Fauxe was lost with words but Phoenix blurted out the answer in quick spurts.

"She can't leave because if she does then she may very well be put in danger!"

"What do you mean by that?" The Raichu put his brown paws on his sides feeling rather frustrated.

"There are dangerous Pokèmon that hide in the shadows. They are targeting Lightning and her Eevee friends. They could very well attack them or anyone that leaves or enters the village. We also can't let you or anyone in the village or Starter Squad to even consider going there because it could be dangerous." Phoenix explained.

Thunder closed his eyes and exhaled deeply before turning his gaze at the two birds, confidently. "I understand. I know Lightning can take care of herself but please be sure that she stays out of harms way."

"We will... Don't worry, sir! Lightning is very clever and she knows how to get out of tough situations."

"I know! How else would I trust her with becoming a Starter Squad member. Having to fight outlaws isn't a safe and easy job after all. You have to have wits and brawn to handle those dangerous situations involving that type of work. Lightning is old enough to make her own decisions so I'm sure she will be fine."

Phoenix cocked his head to the side in bewilderment. "Wow... You seem to be taking this rather well."

"Of course." Thunder scoffed. "She will become leader of the Pikachu village one day too so I will need to trust her. She seems to be in very good paws in Eeveeville so I'm sure she'll be fine. Especially with a group of powerful Pokèmon around her."