Elusive-Rat

        Tyler eventually reached the surface and was bathed in glorious sunlight. Granted, he was only down in the pit trap for a few minutes, but it was a frightening few minutes and he was glad to be out of there. The Pikachu made it to his feet before turning around and lifting Nate out of the hole. He carried the injured Rattata a short distance and laid him gently on the ground.
        Tyler scratched his head as he tried to think of a way to cure his new friend of paralysis. A small red berry fell loose from his long black hair and dropped to the ground. He picked it up and was reminded of the friendly Oshawott who gave it to him in the first place. The Pikachu smiled as he realized what the berry was for and sauntered over to the Rattata. "Don't worry, buddy! I have a Cheri Berry!" Tyler beamed as he held the small red berry over Nate's face, "It can help you recover from paralysis. Open wide!"
       

        The more Dave hiked through the woods, the more it seemed to come to life. Strange creatures peered at him from behind trees and bushes, but he did not notice them. His breathing became heavier and heavier as he ventured forward. His mouth and the damp shell that covered his back were both beginning to dry up. He stepped to the side of the dirt path to rest and catch his breath. "Man, I feel like I've been walking for hours... I'm exhausted..."
        Dave sat in that spot for a moment before the faint sound of rushing water caught his attention and he slowly sat up to investigate. The sounds of a river grew louder as he followed the path and climbed up a small hill. After he reached the top of the hill he saw the forest began to thin out and the blue sky revealed itself. He spotted a wooden bridge over a narrow stream, and across the bridge was a small building.
        "Hmm, no smoke...