PMD-E Team Durahan m2p19

The four Sapling villagers, still in their maid outfits, stood in utter disbelief in front of Udon, who was now lying on the ground unconscious, bested by the Swablu that faced her.

"I can't believe you took her out like it was nothing!" the Maractus exclaimed.

"That's because it was nothing. Being with Merlot for so long turned these 'dragons' into pansies," said the Swablu.

"There they are!" they suddenly heard a voice say. The Swablu turned around and saw a Charmander and a Breloom, wheeling a cart filled with eggs.

"We've come to get you out of he- oh, my!" Shroomsworth said as he saw the dragons lying on the floor. "I guess you lot are quite capable of fending for yourselves, it seems."

"Actually, I take full credit," the Swablu said.

"R-right. Where are the other villagers?" Mike asked.

"Back at home," the Lilligant answered.

"The four of us came here to help them escape, and we succeeded, but we got caught in their stead."

"It's good to hear they're safe. That means Merlot didn't plant them in her garden like I thought she would," Mike said with relief.

"That's what you were worried about?" Shroomsworth asked.

"And you? What's your business here?" he proceeded to ask the Swablu.

"Same as them. Came here to save the Pokémon from my village. They wimped out. I didn't care for their silly excuses. And that's the reason all of them are unconscious. Except for the ones you guys took out," she answered.

"My… How indignant," Shroomsworth commented. Then they all heard a loud boom.

"What was that?" the Maractus asked.

"It must Psy and the others! They're fighting Merlot in the dining room," Mike responded. "We should go help them out!"

"But we can't just leave them here, let alone the eggs!" Shroomsworth remarked.

"It's okay!" the Bellosom assured them.

"We know our way out. And we can take the eggs with us," the Roserade added.

"So go help your friends," the Maractus ordered. Mike and Shroomsworth both nodded.

"We'll wait for you outside in the back of the castle," Lilligant said as the two dashed off. The Swablu began flapping her cotton-like wings and ascended a bit.

"I'll escort you girls out, in case I missed a few dragons," she said.

"It's quite apreciated," Lilligant said.

"Don't mention it. It's better than saving no one."

As Mike and Shroomsworth rushed down flights of stairs, Shroomsworth suddenly heard a voice speaking to his thoughts.

"Hey, Cirrus here. We're kind of in a bind, a psychic one, and we could really use some help right about now. Have you found the villagers yet?"

"They've been found. Hold on! We're on our way now!" Shroomsworth answered out loud.

"Who are you talking to?" Mike asked.

"It's Cirrus. She spoke to me with her mind's eye. Let's hurry, Micheal! Double time and all that rot!" Shroomsworth exclaimed.

"Right! And it's Mike!"