Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon: Here Comes The Hydroflames

Lockdown

'Dear Expedition Society, it seems that your investigation into finding me has gotten a little too close for comfort. That is why I am demanding you to cease your investigations immediately. Failure to do so and I will turn everyone in your Society into stone and burn your headquarters to the ground. This is your only warning, you better think this through if you know what's best for you, and your entire Expedition Society.'

Ampharos read the warning letter once more, his head beginning to ache from the countless questions that were in his head.

Why? Why the sudden change? He asked himself. A few weeks ago the culprit was challenging them to find him, now he wanted them to stop? It didn't make any sense.

Regardless, Ampharos wasn't about to take any chances, this posed a major security risk, he had ordered every member of the Expedition Society to return to headquarters and await further orders, he had also put the building under lockdown, nobody enters or leaves the building without his consent first.

Never in my life did I think the Society would be the target for a sociopathic killer. Ampharos thought to himself as he placed the letter down on top of the other letters of the same content and left the room, heading downstairs to brief the other members. When he walked down the stairs, he saw all the Expedition Society members, discussing what he presumed was what's going on. Everyone turned their attention to the chief when they noticed him coming down the stairs.

"Mind explaining what's going on?" Jirachi asked, judging by the grouchy, tired look on his face, he had just woken up. "What's with this lockdown?"

"Yeah," Glaceon said. "I'm in short supply of Cheri Berries and I need to get more from Kecleon."

"Same goes for me! Our food supplies are running low again." Swirlix said. "And it's totally not because of me eating it... heheh..." she whispered to herself.

"Alright, alright calm down everyone." Ampharos requested. "I would like to explain our current situation. Due to a potential security risk, I'm putting the Expedition Society under lockdown for a unknown period of time."

The other Expedition Society members began making a fuss, the voices were that of frustration and confusion.

"So what are we supposed to do now?" Buizel asked.

"Right now, I would like a few members to investigate who dropped the warning letters in front of our headquarters." Ampharos said. "Buizel, Archen and Patience, you'll be in charge of this."

Patience eyes widened in surprised at the mention of her name, not because she was chosen for the job, but more so that Ian wasn't going to be with her. She had been by Ian's side for quite awhile now, no matter the task or expedition, doing something without her mudfish partner makes her feel... vulnerable. She turned her head to Ian, who gave a reassuring nod in return, it was one that said "Don't worry, you'll do fine without me!"

At least, I hope that was what I hope Ian meant.

"Alright Patience, let's get going." Archen said, with Buizel by his side. The fire fox Pokemon nodded and followed the two Pokemon towards the entrance, Archen pulled opened the door and allowed Patience and Buizel to exit, before following after them and closing the door behind him, leaving the other Expedition Society members.

"With that out of the way, I would recommend everyone else to either help out the each other in their duties, or remain in your quarters until further orders, dismissed."

Ampharos turned and headed upstairs as everyone began to disperse from the room, some going back to their usual duties, while others headed back to their rooms, probably going back to sleep. Ian followed the latter and decided to head back to his room, he could use the extra sleep after last night. When Ian entered the room, he unslung his Expedition Bag, placed it on the side and crash into his bed.