Underhero Mysterious Dungeons: Enter the Dungeon

Chapter 5: What's going on Ogre Here?

Mouse looked at the cafe menu, they look at their money pouch, wondering if they took gold coins. Looking in their wallet, they were surprised to see that their gold coins were different! The gold coins that had the Stitches' symbol was replaced by a different one. They were so focused on the coins, that they didn't notice the cafe owner walking up to them.

"Are you ready to order, little one?" a kindly feminine voice asked. Making Mouse jump out of their fur. "Oh! I didn't mean to frighten you. If you need more time I could-" Mouse pointed to what they wanted on the menu. A sausage sandwich, with a cup of coffee with extra cream. Mouse counted the coins they had, making sure it was the correct amount, giving it to the kindly Kangaskhan.

"I'll be right back, little one." She nodded and left.

"I guess you're not the only thing that changed here, huh?" Elizabeth asked. "Well, as long as those coins get food in your belly, then I think we should be okay."

Mouse looks around the cafe, seeing many monsters of various shapes colors and sizes. I wonder if there's any humans here. They thought to themselves. Aside from the supposed hero, Oaken, and Princess Cereza, Mouse never met any other humans in the Chestnut Kingdom. Even behind their mask, Elizabeth could tell that the masked kid was saddened.

"We'll find a way back..." She murmured in a comforting tone. "I know we will... You'll see Oaken and Cereza, and all the other humans in Chestnut town! Oaken can treat you to his favorite meals in the tavern, and you and the Princess can browse in my favorite spot, the armory! It is kinda hot with the blacksmiths and fire and electric magic users building the weapons and prosthetics. But believe me when I say it really brings inspiration for battle techniques!"

Yeah... Mouse kinda feels bad they didn't get to finish that rematch with Cereza.

"One sausage sandwich and an extra creamy coffee for you, sweetie." The Kangaskhan said with a kind smile, as she set a plate down, the sandwich nice and hot, and steam flew out of the coffee mug. Mouse slipped Elizabeth back in the belt strap, and signed 'thank you'. "You're quite welcome, little one." She turned and went to wait the other tables.

The scent of the sausage immediately filled the Eevee's nose, the empty pang in their stomach was strong. Picking the sandwich up and moved their mask up slightly, took a nice big bite. Either Mouse was just that hungry, or the work of the cook, but the sandwich was delicious! They can't remember the last time they ate something that good, or even a decant meal. The sandwich also reminded them on how dry their throat was, so they took a sip of the coffee. The coffee, although hot, was just as good.

"HEY TY! I'M GETTING A DRINK, YOU WANT ANYTHING?!" Mouse nearly jumped out of their fur when they heard that shout. The source of the shout was a purple ogre, draped with a green leafy cloak. A dark blue monster with a long neck followed her.

Mouse went back to focus on their sandwich. They wondered to themself if those two are part of a rescue team, here to pick them up. As they ate more than half of their sandwich, a shadow hovered over them. A shutter ran down their spine as they look back to see the blue beast towering over them. Instinctively Mouse cowers, shrinking into their seat as the magenta eyes stared down at them.

The monster brings a piece of paper to their face. "Are you looking for an apprenticeship?"

Mouse slowly nodded yes.

"I see. May I know what your name is?" He asks. "My name is Typhoon."

"I'm Mouse." The Eevee signed.

Typhoon nodded, reading Mouse's thoughts as they signed. "A pleasure meeting you Mouse." Upon further inspection, despite how fluffy the little Eevee was, He could see how thin they were.

Just how long were on your own...? Typhoon thought with worry. He wondered if they were abandoned or an orphan. All he know was that he couldn't leave this child alone.

"I'm back, got your coffee, Ty!" The ogre said in a sing-song voice, giving the big beast their drink. She took a sip and looked at Mouse top to bottom as they finished their sandwich. "Who's the little masked kid?"

"A little Eevee that may need our help, Ivy." Typhoon whispered to the ogre. "I think something happened to them before they got their sandwich." He also showed Ivy the paper he grabbed from the bulletin board.

Ivy read the paper, then looked at Mouse. "Hey, you wat to come with us? We hear your looking for an apprenticeship." Mouse quickly nodded yes! "Okay, follow us, then! We'll get you some good food, a cozy bed, and lots of new friends!" Ivy smiled.

Mouse drank the last of their coffee and followed the two outside, out of the corner of their eye, Mouse saw the Pultchageist as they left the cafe.

"We got a lucky break, kid." Elizabeth whispered to the tiny Eevee. "And hopefully, while working for them, We'll find away back."