A Tepig's Tale

Episode 77

Inside Team Plasma's Castle 

Ontario: So, this was where Team Plasma first rose up. Literally. 

Pignati: This tower destroyed the old Victory Road, and now it's left in ruin. 

McFly: It's like looking into the past set thousands of years ago. 

Aidan: Only in this case it was 2 years ago. 

Jade: And to think after all of that Team Plasma managed to rise again, and even more vicious than before. 

Harmony: It is difficult to quell evil at its source, despite how many times people try to snuff out the flame, the tiniest of sparks that remain can come back and create a massive bonfire. 

Lasagna: And to think N grew up in this place as well. I feel bad for the kid. 

Shantae: looking around This is where it all began. The deeds of a selfish man who wanted everything that he would abuse his own family to get what he wanted. It didn't matter who stood in his way, Ghetsis would do anything to get what he so desired. 

Ontario: Almost like, Shimmer, in a way? 

Shantae: ... It's just, hard to imagine someone like her could go down such a horrible path, even going as far as to kill me. 

Pignati: Shantae? What was Shimmer like when you were in the starter center? 

McFly: Before you and Sasha joined Team Plasma. 

Shantae: Well, its hard to say without hearing it from her, but from what I could tell when we first met, she seemed strong willed and caring for me. I had been trying to find a trainer for such a long time, but after 5 failed attempts, I just started crying to myself. That's when Shimmer came along and gave me moral support. She told me she had been rejected at least 11 times at that point, but kept her chin up knowing one day she would be next, and so would I. I felt, happy knowing that even if certain people didn't want us, we always had each other. Eventually Sasha joined as well, and we considered ourselves as actual sisters. The Snivy Sisters. 

Aidan: And I guess things went bad soon after right? 

Jade: Wow, could you be any blunter, Aidan? 

Harmony: Considering Vaporeon's skin is actually very... 

Lasagna: Nope. Stop. Just, stop. 

Shantae: I'll tell you guys about that at another time. Let's just keep going. 

Ontario: Sounds good to me. 

meanwhile in the Desert Resort 

Shanir: So much sand everywhere, really makes it hard to slither around in it. 

Sasha: That's the main thing you're concerned about and not the fact 3 Pokemon and potentially more are dead! 

Shanir: Can you possibly not be so negative all the time? We're going to figure out what's going on and bring this killer to justice. 

Sasha: Ok, and let me ask you, when we find whoever this is, what's your plan when we find them? 

Shanir: ... Just wait and see. 

Sasha: See! You don't have a plan at all! 

Shanir: Well do you want me to write it in the sand for you! 

Sasha: Well go ahead! Someone already started over th... 

Shanir: What were you trying t... gets grabbed by Sasha's vines and her head turns to where Sasha is looking ... Oh no. 

the two rush over and find the word 'DIE' written in the sand with the 'I' being made from the dead bodies of a Sigilyph and a Tranpinch with its head in the ground to dot the 'I' 

Shanir: ... That's not talking about 'us' is it? 

Sasha: Well look at them. Same marks as the others. THIS IS JUST GREAT! First a Tepig, then an Elekid, next an Eevee, and now a Tranpinch and Sigilyph are dead! 

Shanir: realization hits Sasha! 

Sasha: What! 

Shanir: This isn't some random killing. Think about it. Tepig, Elekid, Eevee, Trapinch, and Sigilyph. That's the order of Blaise's team! Whoever this killer is targeting our friends! 

Sasha: But,... who could that be? You guys never upset anyone, did you? 

Shanir: Only Team Plasma, but they're gone for good this time. But in any case, if this pattern continues, the next Pokemon on the chopping block is Dwebble. Lasagna said his friends hang out in Undella Town. We need to hurry, now! 

Sasha: Ok, let's go! 

the two rush for Undella Town. Meanwhile, Shimmer appears and admires her dirty work 

Shimmer: Not bad if I do say so myself. I should probably take out that Dwebble, but perhaps I'll take a quick detour. There's a certain pig I'd wish to speak to. vanishes 

to be continued