Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon: Here Comes The Hydroflames

Farewell, Serene Village

"Nuzleaf,

by the time you'll be reading this I would have left already. It pains me to do this but I see no other option but to take my leave. I cannot afford to get you or any of the villagers in danger for my problem.

Thank you, for taking me in when I had nowhere else to go. I'll never forget the kindness you and the other villagers have shown me.

The next time you'll see me, I'll probably be in Lively Town, joining up with the Expedition Society.

Until then, farewell, and I'll see you again some day.

Ian"

Ian tore the paper from his notebook and placed it on the bed he wouldn't be using anymore. He checked his bag for the fifth time. Food, wands, seeds, orbs, medical supplies. Everything was accounted for. He and Patience had spend the entire day packing up and getting ready, they had pooled their Poké to purchase all the items they needed for the long road ahead. Thankfully, they still had an adequate amount of Poké remaining.

Ian lifted the bag, and nearly tripped from how heavy it was and slung it on his body. He went to the window and pulled at the grate once more, coming off much easier this time. Ian climbed through the window while holding grate, when he was outside he fixed the grate back where it was for the last time.

I'm going to miss this place. Ian thought, frowning at the fact that he was leaving the village he had considered his home. He also realized the Patience's case was just as bad, she will be leaving her father Carracosta as well, who may never know the reason Patience was gone. Ian shook the thoughts from his head and decided to head for the front of the house, where he had asked Patience to meet. No surprise, she was already waiting for him there, her heavy bag slung over her body as well.

"All set?" Ian asked.

"Before we leave, could we stop by the hill? I want to see it one more time." Patience said.

"Alright then, lead the way."

Patience went ahead and Ian followed after her. They walked in silence throughout the way, the both of them didn't have anything to say to lighten the mood, the intensity of the situation didn't make it any better.

When they arrived at the hill, Patience down and enjoy the view, Ian followed and sat next to her. He looked up at the dark sky and was greeted with the twinkling lights of countless stars. Ian was speechless at the magnificent sight, he was surprised that only now, when he was about to leave Serene Village that he got to appreciate the beauty of this place. It was sad, knowing he might never experience this again. He heard Patience sigh, and turned to face her.

"You know, it's funny." She said.

"What is?"

"I always come up here whenever I felt down, the view of the village would always cheer me up. But now, it's the complete opposite." Ian saw Patience frowned, she still wasn't prepared for the fact that she's leaving her home, where she had grew, learned and played in. It wasn't easy for a child like Patience.

"You can still drop this if you want." Ian said. "You don't have to-"

"No." She quickly replied. "I've made my decision. I'm going to Lively Town with you, and join the Expedition Society."

Ian chuckled, confusing the fire fox Pokemon.

"You really are stubborn, you know that? Come on, we should go, I don't think Gadget likes waiting."

Where is that kid? Gadget thought, getting more impatient by the second. She had already packed up and left as soon as dusk came, she had always preferred being early to something. She never was a Pokemon to sit still, even when she was just a young Shinx.