Mixturing Moves

Chapter 12: An Unexpected Battle at Sea! The Grant Crusaders Strike Again!

((Author's Quick note: Before you all read Chapter 12, I would need to address that Chapters 0-11 have been re-edited and changed drastically to the point where some dialogue isn't what it used to be. The plot for Mixturing Moves is still the same but has some differences that'll make you all be confused if you read Chapter 12 and future chapters as well. So I highly advise you all to go re-read the previous chapters first before reading 12 or read 12 then re-read the previous chapters. But if you're new to this fanfic/are reading this from the future, then don't worry about this note. Without further ado, enjoy MM to the fullest everyone! ^-^))

The crew sails across the Pirate Sea, the sun shining at them and the Water types surfing throughout the area. Iris, Anna and Ashen seem to be chatting with each other while the other five seem to be doing the same but mostly admiring the Pokemon in the sea. Cerise is inside of the ship's room, looking out of a small window while being next to the Pokemon egg on the bed.

Just who the heck am I? Zare? Is that's my name the voice is trying to tell me? In fact...was it the flat thing that looked like me said that? Cerise groans, shaking his head. I'll never know, I suppose... He sighs heavily, sorrow forming over his face as he leans his head against the egg. Meanwhile, Jimmy chats with the four Pokemon about the time he used to be a hero in the Noctis Forest.

"I was heroic, brave, courageous and filled with boldness and determination. I was known as the 'Incredible Vermin' to the Pokemon of Noctis Forest." Jimmy says proudly while waving his arm swiftly. Natalie raises her brow at the word 'Vermin'.

"Um, isn't that an insult word use for Bu--" The Zorua gets interrupted by the Heracross' nail against her lips.

"No no, my little friend. That's the worthy title of a true hero. Going beyond and yonder to blunder the troublemakers that have been causing problems within the forest as a request from the Pokemon of Noctis Forest...Though..." Jimmy stops to think for a moment. "For some reason, after taking care of all of those troublemakers, my fame begins to wear down drastically. Not sure why but it had gotten me to retire from doing heroic things."

Mark scratches the side of his head. "Maybe it's because those Pokemon were only using you to take care of things and not thanking you for it?"

"Nonsense! They did ask my help, after all."

"Yeah but Natalie and I thanked you for saving us from those horrible Malamars..." Mark states.

Claire pouts. "And I feel guilty for not being there with my mistress during the time..." The Shinx says, lowering her ears sorrowfully. Natalie pats her on the back.

"It's alright. At least you've saved us from those same groups at the Verdant Village." Natalie smiles, cheering Claire up before looking at Jimmy. "But yeah, I agree with Mark on that...I mean, did they ever thanked you for taking care of those troublemakers?"

Jimmy thinks for a moment. "I believe they thanked me but they say it in a way that they..." Jimmy soon forms a shocked look on his face and becomes down. "Don't care..." Jimmy sighs heavily afterwards. "First my pincer got sliced off, now I realized I've been used and no one really appreciated me." Jimmy sobs, rubbing the top of his half pincer head. Lucas pats Jimmy on the back while Mark hugs him and Natalie nuzzles against him.

"D'aww cheer up, bud. It'll be alright. And who cares about what those folks did to you. At least we appreciate you helping us and tagging along our adventure. We're the ones that matters, not them." Lucas states proudly. Jimmy sniffles and looks at the Furret.

"R-Really?" Jimmy asks.

Lucas nods. "Absolutely, mate."

Jimmy soon begins to cry and hugs the Furret, bear hugging him during so. Mark. Natalie and Claire back away from the massive hug before giggling at the Heracross. "Th-Thank you so much for appreciating my help! I'm so glad I tagged along with you all." Jimmy's tears are like waterfalls streaming down rapidly as he nuzzles against the Furret.