The thoughts wouldn't leave my mind from the moment I departed. It didn't matter whether I was in agreement or not, whether it was fate or destiny, or whatever I felt during this tough time. Everyone poured everything they could onto me: their hopes, their wishes, their dreams, their futures, and their money. Everything they had rode on me and the outcome of my studies.
Hammock University...
The peak of Isnomian education awaited in the largest city in the world, the technological forefront city of Hammock. Pokémon travel from all over the world to study there, and from their achievements, are guaranteed stability and success for their families – both older and newer generations. There isn't a single story or record of someone graduating there and failing through the remainder of life.
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That is why I am here... nothing less. Never forget, the Pichu opened her eyes slowly. She was tied up so tightly the rope felt like it was bruising the skin beneath her fur. She was sat in a horribly cramped corner of this transport, with a few masked Pokémon as her only company. The one beside her held the other end of her rope and showed no signs of relieving her. Even with all that said, any sane Pokémon must ask why I am here.
"You know, you're getting a very good opportunity here," came a low, peaceful voice from the front. Pichu didn't look at him, so he came over. The dark blue light of the cramped space made it tough to tell who was what unless they were nearby, so the masks did a good job hiding the species. Even so, this Pokémon removed theirs and came close enough, revealing themselves as a Morpeko. "Come now. Smile. If you keep scowling, your face will stay like that forever."
As far as May could tell, he was different to normal Morpeko, both subtly and yet obviously at the same time. His shape and form were normal besides a couple of spiky notches on his ears. However, his fur was dark on both sides, rather than one side being light brown and the other dark. He grinned at her, his shallow, red eyes almost ghostly in this dim container.
"Ladies look better when they smile, which they usually do when they get nice things. I've got myself something nice, so won't you, for me?" he cupped a paw under her chin uncomfortably to bring her close. His voice remained calm and monotone despite his motions. "If you've got no choice, you might as well make the best of it. You and I are going to have fun studying."
"Arrival in fifteen, boss," came a call from the front. Morpeko let May go, but not without a stroke of her cheek. She almost spat at him, but her willpower was enough not to. Anything to look good in front of him. Smiling just wasn't possible right now.
She could feel the vibrations in the floor pick up as they neared their destination, evident by aggressive orders spoken by Morpeko's comrades. The vehicle came to a sharp stop, and she almost fell to the floor. Lights came on and an exit was finally opened up, letting a beam of light fill the space.
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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Realms of Reverie
AdventureWhat would you do if all your dreams came true? From your deepest wishes of success and grandeur, to your darkest desires of pleasure and spite? Kayla, a Buneary adventurer one day discovers that she has this very power - the power to make her dream...