Team Lunar, Seekers, and Treasure Raiders JulyTask

Sage went towards the shore of Alomomola Bay, looking for the Floatzel known as Fin. He spotted the rather tall Floatzel, well tall compared to him, standing near one of the docks. The shiny Rattata approached him even though Fin paid no attention.

“I’m here to help with the Qwilfish Patrol.” Sage spoke up, looking up at the Floatzel. He looked a little bothered by the Rattata’s presence, but then turned to look at him.

“You? I doubt you could help. You’re so shrimpy! Besides, can Rattata’s even swim? I’ve never seen one.” Fin replied to him, giving a sniff of amusement as he turned back around to look out at the ocean. The hairs on Sage’s tail began to bristle a bit.

“For your information, yes I can swim.” Sage retaliated. “What does having being small have to do with it?”

“A lot of things.” He told him with looking back. “I don’t need your help anyway. I’ll just look for someone more qualified.”

“Then why don’t you just do it yourself then? Are you saying you can’t swim?” Sage said with a grin. The Floatzel turned around again and glared at him.

“Of course I can idiot! I just have other duties to perform is all.”

“Hey, you need some help?” said a voice from behind the Rattata. He turned around and saw a Riolu with a navy blue scarf slung over her back carrying some sort of egg. “We could go together. I was looking to help around here in the bay anyways.”

“Well, I was actually looking to work alo-“ Sage was saying, but the Floatzel interrupted him.

“Sure you can. You look qualified enough to go. Can you swim though?” Fin asked, taking more of an interest in this Riolu than he did with Sage.

“Yep. I just need someone to watch this…” The Riolu said as she took off her scarf and laid it on the sand along with the egg it was carrying.

“No problem! I’ll keep it here with me until you return.” Fin replied with an assuring smile.

“Hey! We were looking to help too!” Someone yelled from across the beach. Sage looked over to see where it was coming from this time. He then spotted it’s source. Ugh… Not him again. He thought twitching his tail in frustration. It was the Buizel, Locus, and his Oshawott partner, Ronin.

“Of course. There’s room for more I guess.” Fin replied to them once they reached to where he, Sage, and the Riolu were.

“Good… good. We just… wanted to help… too.” Locus said panting as he tried to catch his breath, resting his hands on his knees. He then stood up and wrapped his arm around Sage. “And we just couldn’t pass up working with our dear buddy Sage here.” The Rattata just rolled his eyes and then pushed him away.

“You’re good swimmers right? Some currents can get a bit rough out there.” Fin said.

“Heck yah! I’m a water type, ain’t I?” Locus replied with a proud grin.

“Says the one who forgot how to swim back in Gambitville’s well.” Ronin commented.

“Shut up. I was conked on the head. What do you expect?” Locus said back to him and then muttered, “I regret even telling you that story in the first place.”

“Well, okay then… I guess you guys should get started. Here’s the map.” Fin got out a map coated in some kind of laminated plastic to keep it from getting wet. “Right now we’re here” He pointed at a spot on the map while showing it to the others, “and the Quilfish are located over there.” He moved his finger to point at a different spot. “Got it?”

“Yah, I see.” The Riolu answered.

“Okay. Here take this map. It’ll help you just in case you forget. Plus it’s waterproof. Remember to bring it back though.”

“Okay, let’s get going!” The Riolu said to the Buizel, Oshawott, and Ratatta that were coming with her. “By the way, the name’s Ari.”

“Great to meet you. My name’s Locus, or just Loki for short, and this is my partner Rin.” The Buizel told her.

“It’s Ron-“ Ronin tried to say, but was interrupted.

“This over here is Sage.”

“Good we’re all introduced. Now let’s get this thing over with.” Sage said rather bitterly. He never wanted to work with these people in the first place.

The group then set off into the waters. Ari took the lead with the map in hand, navigating through to where they were headed. She and Sage had to keep on coming up above water for air, but the other two, Locus and Ronin, could stay underwater to get a better view and scout ahead. After awhile of swimming, the Buizel came up to the surface where Ari and Sage were. “Almost there!” He announced to Ari. He then swam right next to Sage who was just a few feet behind Ari.

“What do you want?” Sage asked, wishing the Buizel would just shove his head back down underwater.

“Oh nothing.” Locus said, causally and leisurely swimming on his back next to the Rattata. He then stopped and stroked up in front of Sage, looking at the green scarf upon his neck. “I just want to know where you got that.”

“Ugh. Will you just get off my back?” He replied, shoving the Buizel out of the way so he could catch up with Ari. “You didn’t come along with us to actually help, did you?”

“You’re a bright little kid aren’t you?” Locus said with a short laugh. “Just tell me about the scarf and I’ll leave you alone. Promise.”

“No.”

“Oh come on! It’s just a torn up old thing anyway! Why can’t I know about the history?”

“Why would you want to learn about it then if it’s just a torn up rag? Besides it’s the only thing you have taken an interest in since we left Gambitville. I’m never going to tell you anything unless you tell me why you want to know so much.”

“What? Come on kid! I’m just curious is all. Especially with the intricate pattern on the back.”

He knew what he was talking about, but decided to ignore the Buizel. He just tightened the soaked green scarf around his neck and continued to swim. The continuous greed of knowledge this Buizel had for the scarf made him grow more suspicious and he wasn’t prepared to reveal any of it.

“Alright, this is it!” Ari called back to Locus and Sage. “The Qwilfish are right here. Locus! Can you and Rin go down and ask them to come up to surface so that we can talk?”

“Sure thing!” Locus shouted back to her. He then turned back to Sage. “Don’t think this is over.” He said before reentering the depths of the water.

After calling up the Qwilfish, Ari explained to them that they were out of a job and that Anana wanted the waters safer. Sage and the others pitched in a bit, but the Riolu did most of the talking. At first, they were confused, but then they soon understood. Sadly, but reluctantly, the Qwilfish said that they would leave soon enough. Ari thanked them. After all that, the group headed back to the shore to meet up with Fin.