Ah, the peaceful industrial city of Rustboro. As people on the streets would go about their days, doing whatever industrial people did, a sole child and her Pokémon would rest above the rafter, looking down upon the residents. Ashley would be in one of her many hidey holes across town, having just recently just enjoyed a brisk nap. So naturally, her sights were set upon finding a nice little afternoon snack. She moved over towards the donut box and reached for one of those delicious jelly filled donuts that they had scared some poor sap away from. But her hands reached and pulled out mouthing! She looked over to see that the box was empty. This discovery was not taken lightly as the group wad qui k to fight.

Eleanor, her Gengar, was already on the case. It had remained fairly busy trying to keep the peace between Morgana the Litwick and Nyx the Shuppet. The former of the two accused the Shuppet of sneaking some extra donuts during the night, while Litwick had been known for double dipping. The Gengar was snapping at everyone while the Alistar the Honedge would shuffle in the background, wiping his tabard free of any crumbs.

"Gen!" Ashley said to the Spooky Squad as they'd look over to see their leader over by the entrance to their little hidey hole. She wore a confident smile while holding up the small plank of wood that was used to hide the entrance inside. If they were out of food again, it was time to make a pit stop then! All three Pokémon would follow the girl out of the interior, with Gengar quickly diving into the ground and merging itself with Ashley's shadow. Once everything was ready. They were off!

The Spooky Squad began their adventure by traveling across the sidewalks surrounding Rustboro. The group had a place in mind where they had managed to swipe a couple of boxes before, having been a well loved favorite by the girl. So naturally, it was only common that their first stop in this little quest for food that they'd hit up this bakery. Ashley led the way with Litwick and Shuppet trailing behind her. Honedge would tuck itself on her back, mimicking the appearance of a story of knight as everyone would make their way closer to the inner parts of the city. They passed by people hurrying around, some standing outside with flyers and even a giant Pokémon. She had wanted to ask what kind of Arcanine got super big before her Gengar would explain the concept of a mascot costume to her.

How odd! Why would somebody dress up as a Pokémon outside of the best holiday ever?

The Squad descended upon their destination: a business hole-in-the-wall with a blue awning and pink window decorations that showcased their products. A quick peek inside would show that the store was mostly empty. The owner had been busy working in the back, which made snatching a box all the easier. The Spooky Squad stuck close together while Ashley carefully, slowly, opened the door just enough to slip in without ringing the bell. Once inside, she snuck over to the counter where those delicious treats would rest. "Shhhh…Gengar." she whispered to the gang, trying to keep her presence a secret while taking a box of freshly baked donuts. But when she went to escape, their path was barred by an angry looking Herdier.

”Aha, we’ve finally caught you!” Came from the back. The stern looking woman eyed Ashley and the gang up and down as they’d huddle up against one another while the canine closed in on them. ”Now, you’re going to pay me back for all of those donut boxes you’ve stolen, you pesky little thief. Starting with the one in your hands!” She slowly pounded closer and closer as Ashley would back up more and more. ALl seemed lost before Honedge would leap from his place on her back. He’d jump into action, diving underneath the woman and smashing through the glass as the team would be offered an escape. "Gen, gar!" Ashley cheered, pushing past the two after picking up Litwick and sprinting out with the donut box in tow. Their getaway wasn’t too clean, as the woman and her Herdier would tail after them

”Stop that little thief! Get back here you lousy, no good…”

Ashley and the Spooky Squad continued running from the amassing crowd behind them, as police officers joined the fray as they ran into a nearby alleyway. Gengar would manifest partially behind Ashley, throwing down trash cans, launching shadow balls and more in order to ensure their escape. The girl and her party would turn around the corner and continue ahead while looking back at the dwindling pursuers. She stuck her tongue out and laughed to herself before looking ahead of her just in time to smash into an oncoming person.

WHMP!

It happened fast. Ashley ran into somebody first, followed by her Gengar that squished her, then the Honedge and finally the Shuppet. Sandwiched between everyone, Ashley was stunned enough before two cops, the bakery owner and several Pokemon would close in on them. The girl dove behind this woman, followed by the rest of her Pokemon as she glared out from behind her as the people approached the stranger.

Elise Calcifet