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Client: Rowanhardt
Errand no: #4
Date Issued: 12th May 2014
Date Due: 16th May 2014

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“Our first jobs as members!” Flapps exclaimed.

Team Seabass and Team Nyoom had just received notification on what their first assignment since joining the Hunters would be. It described how an ambassador was visiting the city, but her entertainment canceled last minute. It was about being afraid of the “Curse of Macbeedrill” or something of that sort.

Their jobs were simple; provide some form of entertainment for the visiting ambassador. Flapps seemed very excited about it, as he is with most things, Beatz was in thought about their task, and Ayden was just standing there, completely in his own world again.

“Ok!” Flapps was saying hurriedly, “Ummm, umm, maybe we could juggle? No wait…maybe we should do an acrobatic act? No…”

“…By we, I hope you’re only saying you and Ayden,” Beatz started to say, “Because I have no plans on preforming.”

“Huh?” Flapps looked a little upset with this comment, “Why not?”

“Because,” Beatz replied, “I’m not exactly the best in front of an audience.”

“I’m sure that’s not true!” Flapps smiled, “I bet you’d do great!”

Beatz sighed, “…Thanks for the support, but I’m still not doing it.”

“Alright…” Flapps said, sadly, “I guess me and Ayden will come up with something then…”

Later that night, when the entertainment was to begin, all of the participating teams gathered at the performance hall. It was a very animated scene. Many Pokémon of all species were talking, looking excited or nervous, running around either panicked or rushed and some were surprisingly sitting quietly. Maybe because they were part of the audience?

Two of the many Pokémon there stood out, due to their clothing and demeanor. One was a Sceptile, the ambassador. She seemed happy, but her happiness was unsettling, due to her expression. Her eyes seemed like they never blinked (despite the fact that they did blink every now and then), always staring as wide open as they could go. The giant lizard’s smile also seemed unnerving, as if it was like a mask or something, simply put on for appearance but not looking even close to natural.

The other Pokémon was a small Riolu. Judging by his clothing, a bellhop-esque uniform, and his constant standing by the ambassador’s side, one could only assume that he was the ambassador’s servant. His appearance was also very troubling. He seemed to be very nervous and anxious. Not only around others, but when it was just him and the Sceptile alone too. However, not many people paid the two much mind. They were all too excited for the performance that was to happen.

Meanwhile, near the stage, Ayden and Flapps notice Beatz walking towards them.

“…Hey guys,” She greeted.

“Beatz!” Flapps said, joyfully, “I thought you weren’t coming.”

She smiled, “...No, I said I wasn’t preforming. Never said I wouldn’t come to support you.”

Flapps appeared really happy at that response. Even Ayden seemed to be slightly glad, despite the fact that he was probably not even listening to most of that.

“…So, what did you two decide to do?” Beatz asked.

“Oh,” Flapps replied, a little less happy and excited, “We decided that I should try to sing and Ayden would tell some of his world famous jokes. He’s actually really funny. Only problem is…I can’t sing. But it’s our first real job, and I can’t just do nothing!”

He said the last sentence with such determination and spirit that even Beatz was slightly taken aback.

“..Well,” Beatz said warmly, “I’m sure both of you will do great. Good luck.”

With one last thanks, Ayden and Flapps went backstage to prepare. During that time, there were many different acts that took place. Some of the performers put on scenes from a play, acts of strength and talent, or used their move set to put on a beautifully stunning performance. Finally, the time came for Team Nyoom to put on their performance.

Flapps, having to drag Ayden with him, walked to the center of the stage.

“Umm…hi,” He greeted nervously.

The audience was silent. Flapps, unknown if by fear or bravery, began to sing. And it was almost impossible to describe how bad his performance was. Not one note, not one beat, not one pitch was correct. Luckily, Flapps ended his song almost as soon as it started.

Knowing that he did poorly, Flapps acted fast, putting Ayden on a small stool prepared shortly before hand for their act.

“Ok!” the Archen said hurriedly, “My friend Ayden here has some standup planned for all of you tonight!”

Ayden began to slowly open his mouth, seeming to actually be aware of what was happening for one. However, just before he could speak, the weight of his own head sent him falling backwards off the back of his chair. With a thud, the Trapinch landed on his back, which due to the way it was rounded like a turtle’s, he couldn’t flip back. Ayden flailed his legs in the air for a second, but then stopped and went back to being oblivious.

Flapps ran around the stage panicking. He was throwing his wings around, stopping for a short second to think, then went back to losing it. It wasn’t seen by the audience, but the poor bird was almost on the brink off crying. However, one of the audience did notice, and ran up to the stage.

Taking a moment to compose herself, Beatz said to everyone “…Alright, I hope you liked my friends’ comedy act! But, umm…as I see we’re running out of time, I…unfortunately have to give my performance now! …Right, Rowanhardt?”

The Pachirisu, who had been watching the entire night, got the hint, nodded and said, “Yes. Sorry Team Nyoom, there just wasn’t enough time for you. Maybe some other performance.”

Flapps couldn’t believe what was happening. Was it a miracle? Ayden, still on his back, just plain didn’t realize what was happening.

“…Now then,” Beatz said when everyone was settled, “Let’s begin…”

Anyone that had seen Beatz would never have guessed that she would be such an amazing singer. Everyone in the audience, ambassador included, could not ignore the fantastic sounds with came from the Buizel’s mouth. Guess she was named Beatz for a reason.

After the night of entertainment had ended, the two teams met up outside. Flapps timidly came up to Beatz.

“T-thanks for helping me…” He said, with a hint of sadness in his voice, “But why? I thought you said you couldn’t preform in front of an audience.”

“…Well, seeing you up there in such a state of distress, I had to…I couldn’t let you be kicked out for embarrassing the hunters on your first job, could I?”

Flapps hugged her as best as he could with the size difference. Ayden even came up and leaned his head against her leg.

“Thank you…” Flapps cried.

Team Seabass (Art): arigui.deviantart.com/art/Team…
Team Nyoom(Story): champloon.deviantart.com/art/T…

Description
Client: Rowanhardt
Errand no: #4
Date Issued: 12th May 2014
Date Due: 16th May 2014

------------------------------------------------------------------

“Our first jobs as members!” Flapps exclaimed.

Team Seabass and Team Nyoom had just received notification on what their first assignment since joining the Hunters would be. It described how an ambassador was visiting the city, but her entertainment canceled last minute. It was about being afraid of the “Curse of Macbeedrill” or something of that sort.

Their jobs were simple; provide some form of entertainment for the visiting ambassador. Flapps seemed very excited about it, as he is with most things, Beatz was in thought about their task, and Ayden was just standing there, completely in his own world again.

“Ok!” Flapps was saying hurriedly, “Ummm, umm, maybe we could juggle? No wait…maybe we should do an acrobatic act? No…”

“…By we, I hope you’re only saying you and Ayden,” Beatz started to say, “Because I have no plans on preforming.”

“Huh?” Flapps looked a little upset with this comment, “Why not?”

“Because,” Beatz replied, “I’m not exactly the best in front of an audience.”

“I’m sure that’s not true!” Flapps smiled, “I bet you’d do great!”

Beatz sighed, “…Thanks for the support, but I’m still not doing it.”

“Alright…” Flapps said, sadly, “I guess me and Ayden will come up with something then…”

Later that night, when the entertainment was to begin, all of the participating teams gathered at the performance hall. It was a very animated scene. Many Pokémon of all species were talking, looking excited or nervous, running around either panicked or rushed and some were surprisingly sitting quietly. Maybe because they were part of the audience?

Two of the many Pokémon there stood out, due to their clothing and demeanor. One was a Sceptile, the ambassador. She seemed happy, but her happiness was unsettling, due to her expression. Her eyes seemed like they never blinked (despite the fact that they did blink every now and then), always staring as wide open as they could go. The giant lizard’s smile also seemed unnerving, as if it was like a mask or something, simply put on for appearance but not looking even close to natural.

The other Pokémon was a small Riolu. Judging by his clothing, a bellhop-esque uniform, and his constant standing by the ambassador’s side, one could only assume that he was the ambassador’s servant. His appearance was also very troubling. He seemed to be very nervous and anxious. Not only around others, but when it was just him and the Sceptile alone too. However, not many people paid the two much mind. They were all too excited for the performance that was to happen.

Meanwhile, near the stage, Ayden and Flapps notice Beatz walking towards them.

“…Hey guys,” She greeted.

“Beatz!” Flapps said, joyfully, “I thought you weren’t coming.”

She smiled, “...No, I said I wasn’t preforming. Never said I wouldn’t come to support you.”

Flapps appeared really happy at that response. Even Ayden seemed to be slightly glad, despite the fact that he was probably not even listening to most of that.

“…So, what did you two decide to do?” Beatz asked.

“Oh,” Flapps replied, a little less happy and excited, “We decided that I should try to sing and Ayden would tell some of his world famous jokes. He’s actually really funny. Only problem is…I can’t sing. But it’s our first real job, and I can’t just do nothing!”

He said the last sentence with such determination and spirit that even Beatz was slightly taken aback.

“..Well,” Beatz said warmly, “I’m sure both of you will do great. Good luck.”

With one last thanks, Ayden and Flapps went backstage to prepare. During that time, there were many different acts that took place. Some of the performers put on scenes from a play, acts of strength and talent, or used their move set to put on a beautifully stunning performance. Finally, the time came for Team Nyoom to put on their performance.

Flapps, having to drag Ayden with him, walked to the center of the stage.

“Umm…hi,” He greeted nervously.

The audience was silent. Flapps, unknown if by fear or bravery, began to sing. And it was almost impossible to describe how bad his performance was. Not one note, not one beat, not one pitch was correct. Luckily, Flapps ended his song almost as soon as it started.

Knowing that he did poorly, Flapps acted fast, putting Ayden on a small stool prepared shortly before hand for their act.

“Ok!” the Archen said hurriedly, “My friend Ayden here has some standup planned for all of you tonight!”

Ayden began to slowly open his mouth, seeming to actually be aware of what was happening for one. However, just before he could speak, the weight of his own head sent him falling backwards off the back of his chair. With a thud, the Trapinch landed on his back, which due to the way it was rounded like a turtle’s, he couldn’t flip back. Ayden flailed his legs in the air for a second, but then stopped and went back to being oblivious.

Flapps ran around the stage panicking. He was throwing his wings around, stopping for a short second to think, then went back to losing it. It wasn’t seen by the audience, but the poor bird was almost on the brink off crying. However, one of the audience did notice, and ran up to the stage.

Taking a moment to compose herself, Beatz said to everyone “…Alright, I hope you liked my friends’ comedy act! But, umm…as I see we’re running out of time, I…unfortunately have to give my performance now! …Right, Rowanhardt?”

The Pachirisu, who had been watching the entire night, got the hint, nodded and said, “Yes. Sorry Team Nyoom, there just wasn’t enough time for you. Maybe some other performance.”

Flapps couldn’t believe what was happening. Was it a miracle? Ayden, still on his back, just plain didn’t realize what was happening.

“…Now then,” Beatz said when everyone was settled, “Let’s begin…”

Anyone that had seen Beatz would never have guessed that she would be such an amazing singer. Everyone in the audience, ambassador included, could not ignore the fantastic sounds with came from the Buizel’s mouth. Guess she was named Beatz for a reason.

After the night of entertainment had ended, the two teams met up outside. Flapps timidly came up to Beatz.

“T-thanks for helping me…” He said, with a hint of sadness in his voice, “But why? I thought you said you couldn’t preform in front of an audience.”

“…Well, seeing you up there in such a state of distress, I had to…I couldn’t let you be kicked out for embarrassing the hunters on your first job, could I?”

Flapps hugged her as best as he could with the size difference. Ayden even came up and leaned his head against her leg.

“Thank you…” Flapps cried.

Team Seabass (Art): arigui.deviantart.com/art/Team…
Team Nyoom(Story): champloon.deviantart.com/art/T…