Pokemon Syndicate

Episode 10: Ribbit

"I sincerely regret and apologize for every mean thing that I've said to you guys. That Toxicroak guy is brutally insulting. Even for me." said Grovyle to rest of the new recruited team.

"Finally, someone who can shut you up" said Chimchar under his breath.

Able to understand what Chimchar said, Grovyle stormed over, towering over Chimchar.

"If you have something to say to me, say it to my face, Monkey. Your little spitfires won't hurt me anymore, so you can't boss me around anymore" he declared.

"Do you wanna test that theory?" Chimchar asked. His fist was clenched and sparking with tiny embers as he charged a Fire Punch.

Sitting on the side, Riolu, Kirlia and Zoroark were having their own conversation.

"Do you guys always fight like this?"

"Not by choice, I promise. The dynamic of our team demands that we work as a team and cooperate as friends" said Kirlia to Zoroark.

"Up until recently, we got all got along just fine. There's a conflict in leadership, although no one really decided on there being an actual 'leader' in the first place", added Riolu.

"Chimchar makes a good leader, though. Honestly, he can be a little headstrong, but he's quick on his feet and can think of a good plan on the fly. A tactical genius", said Kirlia.

"Hmm...I see. And what of Grovyle" asked Zoroark.

"Tre-, oh, yeah um, Grovyle. He's..." Kirlia started.

"An arrogant asshole. Agile and lethal to the very end with his attacks, but extremely reckless" Riolu said to finish Kirlia's statement.

"Indeed."

"I hate him."

"Don't say that, Lu-Lu."

"Kirlia, please. Sometimes I just wanna take him down myself and beat some manners into him, but he just evolved. I'm still trying to discover what I ability I have. I'm mediocre compared to the rest of these guys," Riolu said to Zoroark and Kirlia while kicking at the ground.

"You're just as talented and valuable to the group as the rest of us, Lu-Lu. I'm sure Froakie would agree with me" said Kirlia to Riolu.

"Thanks Kirlia...where's Froakie anyway?"

"Ah, I know the answer to that! He's with the Order" replied Zoroark.

"Of Jiraiya? Those other frog Pokemon?"

"Yup. They wanted to speak with him privately. It's nothing bad, I'm sure. They are ninja warriors, so being secretive kinda comes with their territory."

In the Order Chambers of the Espeonage Facility

"Ok, kid. Here's the rundown. There's no initiation of sorts. You're already one of us", said Poliwrath to Froakie.

"So soon? Really?" asked Froakie.

"Sure kid! We know you have the right stuff!" screamed Politoed.

"Do we? Do we, really? Because it looks to me like we just added a liability to this little guild of ours" Toxicroak said.

"Don't be an jerk, Toxicroak. What bone do you have to pick with this kid" asked Seismitoad.

"I don't see what you and Espeon see in those brats. Oh, and this one. You think he can hold his own in the missions we take on?"

"You know, you don't have to be a part of this Order, Croak" said Poliwrath.

Toxicroak stared blankly at Poliwrath, then laughed hysterically while crossing his arms.

"I'm not so easily replaceable. Or did you forget about how lethal my venomous strikes are. This group needs me."

"Need", interrupted Seismitoad, "is a strong and questionable choice of words. However, we do value you as a friend and team member."

"And I think you're scaring the kid, guys" said Politoed.

"Oh...no I'm fine. But if Toxicroak doesn't think..."

"Forget about what that infuriating amphibian said. We like you kid. Welcome to the Order of Jiraiya" replied Politoed.