This was awful. How could someone like him end up mixed up in a group like Team Virus? He wasn't quite sure what all they were up to, but it was certainly nothing good! But what was he supposed to do now, just go back on his word and run away like a coward? No, he couldn't do that to Holly. This was all for her. He simply had to keep reminding himself of that, focusing himself on the positive side of things whenever he started to turn toward the negative. Unfortunately he was already largely pessimistic, which made it a trial. In fact it would have been largely impossible if his love wasn't there to serve as a guiding light to happiness.

With a deep breath Yoizuki looked down at his pudgy companion, fear and anxiety showing clear on his face as he spoke. "It is time Snacky. We can not just sit around anymore. We have to get strong. We have to protect Holly. We can do this." The munchlax stared up at his trainer with a big smile yet vacant eyes, like he was looking straight through his trainer as he spoke. With a defeated sigh the reluctant virus member would adjust his gloves and his jacket, a slight shiver running down his spine as he looked ahead. "Let us get going then..."

Not even ten minutes into their first venture into the wilderness Snacky found himself being distracted, the faint smell of edible goods catching his attention. Without a word the hefty little creature would start barreling off toward the source of the smell, forcing his trainer to keep up behind him. Despite his long legs Yoizuki had spent most of his life behind a computer with a severe lack of exercise, among other things. This made things difficult. "Snacky slow down! Where are you going!?"

It wasn't until they neared the mouth of the cave that the situation became clear to the trainer. The tower of a man had to stop for a moment, leaning forward and bracing himself on his knees to catch his breath while the munchlax continued forward. With a cheerful muuuuuunch! the gluttonous pokemon would come to a stop in front of Mirai and the buizel. He would silently stare at them with a wide grin, hands outstretched as he wiggled back and forth in anticipation. "He...He wants your food."

The scrawny giant would finally come up behind his pet, shoulders hunched forward as he stood in his usual slumped posture. "I-I am very sorry to bother you. He just...Well he is very hungry and sometimes he smells food and if you could just give him a little I would appreciate it I am very sorry." His eyes frantically moved between the stranger and her pokemon, every word of his rambling dripping with nerves and anxiety. Despite his massive stature it almost seemed as if the man was frightened of the small girl before him.

                          

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Slightly agape jaw suddenly snapped shut as he looked from Mirai to Snacky, still looking dazed and confused by the situation. He tightly clenched his pokedex as the girl praised his pokemon, his head bobbing in a shaky nod of agreement as he watched the munchlax with wide eyes. Mirai's sudden unexpected pat caused him to jump forward, letting out a pathetic yelp as he turned to look at the girl with the same shocked expression. "D-do not do that!" A hand moved to rest on his chest as he took a moment to collect himself. Why did people think that it was alright to just walk up and touch him without permission?

Of course he could not be too mad at the girl. Surely she was trying to be encouraging. "I am very sorry about that I just do not do too well with physical contact so if you could please keep your hands to yourself I would very greatly appreciate it thank you." Lips curved into a forced yet apologetic smile as he struggled to convey his a measure of sincerity.

But she was right, Snacky deserved praise for his victory. Especially when you consider the lack of assistance from his trainer. "Y-yes! Yes very good job Snacky you are...a natural at this." He seemed unsure of his words, gaze slowly turning to the defeated bronzor as he spoke. Even such a simple pokemon feared him with fear simply due to the fact that it was a wild creature. How was he going to get stronger if every encounter filled him with fear. It was a good thing Snacky was brave enough for the both of them, or he would most certainly fail.

Meanwhile Snacky seemed pretty pleased with himself, cheerfully waddling over to Yoizuki as he awaited his reward. "O-oh. Yes I did promise, did I not?" A long arm reached back into the side pocket of his backpack, pulling out as small yellow candy wrapped in plastic. He lobbed the treat to the creature who would snap it out of the air with his mouth, swallowing it whole as he did everything else. "Remember, more fights means more treats." The hungry pokemon nodded quickly as it looked back to Mirai, staring intently as he wondered if she would be providing him with a treat as well.

Yoizuki stared at the blue haired girl as she spoke, hardly believing the words coming out of her mouth. She was actually going to go inside that cave!? But she was just a little thing! Granted her pokemon seemed capable enough, but how was she not afraid of what could be lurking inside? Was he really more of a coward than her? That realization made him sick to his stomach, his shoulders drooping as he regained his slumping posture. "Y-you know I really do not think we should-" He could not do anything but mumble his protest, his words possibly not even reaching her ears as she started off toward the cavern on her own.

The giant stared at her in awe as he struggled to will his legs into pushing forward. It was not until Snacky started after the girl on his own that he finally budged, long legs carrying him in awkward strides as he ran after the strange young lady. "C-coming!" He could not just leave them to brave the depths alone. This was going to be his first true test as a trainer, and he was going to give it his all. For Holly.

As soon as he stepped through the threshold and into the cavern he started to break into a cold sweat. The way their footsteps echoed in the hollow cavern, the endless darkness in the distance, the ever looming aura of dread and despair... This place was awful. But still he managed to keep pace with Mirai, even if he was too unnerved to even speak at the moment. He stopped dead in his tracks as the pokemon came into view, his eyes rapidly darting between them before looking down at his pokedex. He really should have done more studying before setting foot out here.

"Baltoy. Yes I will just..." Snacky stared up at his trainer as he fiddled with his pokedex, quickly bringing up the entry for the baltoy. Psychic type, excellent! Snacky could take advantage of this. "O-okay Snacky...Go get it?" The hefty pokemon stared up at his trainer for a moment before letting out a cheerful 'munch!' and sprinting toward the top-like pokemon. His heavy steps quickly caught the distracted pokemon's attention, it's gaze falling on the approaching threat. "I think that you should use your..tongue...move!!" He shouted after the pokemon, sounding as unsure as usual when giving his pokemon the command.

Snacky looked over at the trainer in confusion, his unusual command looking like it gave him amnesia rather than clear direction. Brows furrowed as he felt a dull pain in his head, the baltoy attempting to attack him with confusion. Though there were little thoughts in the creature's brain to jumble, his mind in an empty and peaceful state. Of course that did not mean he wasn't annoyed by the attempt. "I MEAN LICK!" With the order clearly given Snacky would start moving toward the wild pokemon again, unrolling his thick tongue from his mouth and giving the baltoy a sloppy lick

The baltoy shuddered from the attack, sticking it's arms out and performing a rapid spin in an attempt to knock him away. Unfortunately the munchlax was too sturdy to be knocked back from the attack, the attack only serving to further anger him. Taking another step forward Snacky would grab each of the baltoy's limbs, stopping the spin mid motion. Once the prey was secured he would hop up in the air and dive forward to body slam his opponent. The surprising weight of the deceptively small creature effectively crushed the clay creature, causing a thick crack to form across it's body. As he stepped away it was clear that the spinning pokemon had been defeated.

This...wasn't as difficult as he expected. Snacky seemed plenty capable of taking care of himself, even without his guidance or input. Still there was a certain lack of satisfaction from the lack of input he had on the battle. He was going to need to develop some confidence if he was going to behave like a proper trainer. The sounds of laughter from other trainers witnessing his inability to command his pokemon echoed in his head, sending a shiver down his spine. But at least this Mirai girl didn't seem to mind his incompetence. "Well that was fun we should probably get out now before we get lost or eaten or something right?"

                          

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