Sweet Mother of Arceus; I'm a Pikachu!

Where am I? I looked all around. What was this place? I looked at my yellow hands. Why do I have yellow hands? I looked down at myself. Am I...? I looked at my tail, am I...? I needed to see my reflection. I then saw a Sobble come by. I ran to the water lizard Pokemon.

"Hey!" I called to it. "Hey, I'm talking to you!" The lizard stopped, and looked at me. "Now this may sound crazy, but who am I? Am I a Pikachu?" The Sobble talked in his Pokemon language, but I understood him perfectly.

"Is this a joke?" He wanted to know.

"I wish it was, but it's not. I think I lost my memory, because I don't have a clue to who I am, or how I got here."

"Well, for one thing, you are a Pikachu."

"Sweet mother of Arceus!" I cursed.

"Second, you're on the border of Ryme City."

"Sweet mother of Arceus! Why does that sound so familiar?"

"So, do you need help or anything?"

"Can you use your Bubble Attack so I can see my reflection in the bubbles?"

"Why; you don't believe me?"

"No, I do. I'm just in denial, and need to see this for myself. So, please? Use your magic!" He sighed.

"Okay, but just to let you know, this will be a waste, and it's a weird request."

"Duly noted." He let out his Bubble Attack. I looked at the many bubbles, and in the reflection, was indeed, a Pikachu staring back at me. I couldn't believe it. He stopped.

"Are you happy now?"

"Oh my Arceus!" Was my only response.

"Uh, sir?"

"Oh my Arceus; oh my Arceus, oh my Arceus !" He looked annoyed now.

"Are you done using the Pokemon lord's name in vain now?"

"Hold on. Oh. My. Arceus! Okay, I'm done now."

"So, do you want my help?"

"No, no, I'm pretty independent. I think I got this. I can take it from here."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I'm sure. Thank you though."

"Okay, I'm going to leave now."

"Okay, you do that."

"I just don't want any regrets." I then got mad.

"What is your problem?!" He got scared at my outburst, "No, I won't have any regrets. I'll be fine on my own, okay?"

"Geez, I'm sorry. I just wanted to help." I sighed, took a deep breath, and let it all out as I calmed down.

"No, I'm sorry, I'll be fine really."

"Okay, good luck at finding out your identity!" He then went off. I looked at the car wreck that was before me, and went closer to it.

Man, what a wreck! Poor human, there's no way any human could survive that. I took off the deerstalker hat off of my head for some reason. You know the kind Sherlock Holmes would wear? Wait a minute, how do I know who Sherlock Holmes is? Wait another minute, how do I know what a deerstalker cap even is? I didn't know, but I liked it. I then spied the writing inside of the cap. I squinted at it to read it better.

It said that it belonged to a Harry Goodman, and it gave out his address. Perhaps if I went to this address, this Harry person will tell me who I am, where I came from, how I'm anamorphic, and now, how I how I can read.

I placed the hat on my head, and made my way to Ryme City.

As soon as I made it to the city, I suddenly felt a craving for a drink. Maybe this city can give me what I wanted. Harry will have to wait. With that, I once again went onwards.

After going onwards a few minutes with no success, my craving grew stronger. I decided to ask someone for help. A Grookey came by.

"Hey!" I said to it. "Do you know a place where I can get a drink?" He stopped and looked at me.

"Are you lost?" He asked. I shrugged.

"I don't know. I might be. Anyways, I want a drink. Do you know where I can go?" He nodded.

"The Hi-Hat Cafe is nearby." I was confused.

"The Hi-Hat Cafe?" He nodded again.

"It's just down the block from here. The neon sign has a Noctowl on it. You can't miss it."

"HI-Hat Cafe, neon Noctowl sign, down the block, got it. Thanks."

"No prob. Hope you find what you're looking for."

"Thanks again." He left. I went on.

He was right. I saw the neon Noctowl sign, and went inside.

It was a small diner, and like the outside, had Pokemon and their owners sitting and eating or drinking their meals. Some at the tables, and some sitting at the bar. I jumped onto a stool, and looked up front. I cleared my throat.

"One drink." I said.

"I'll be with you in a moment." A Ludicolo washing a glass responded. I looked for a menu, but didn't find one.

"Can I have a menu?"

"I said just a minute!"

"I know what you said. I just said I needed a menu is all so I can decide what I want. I'm not being impatient...yet." I then realized something.

Crap! I don't have any money, so I couldn't pay for anything. My stomach rumbled. Now I was hungry as well as thirsty! Ugh, what a Pikachu to do? Ludicolo plunked down a menu in front of me.

"Here's your menu."

"Thanks, but I just realized, I don't have any money, so because I'm really hungry and thirsty, can you do me a favor, and give me them for free?" She looked at me, really annoyed. "I promise, you'll get paid later."

"By who?"

"By Harry, or whoever my human is. I'm sure I have one."

"Let me think, no." I groaned.

"Aw, why not?"

"I've been working here with my trainer for a long time, and sometimes Pokemon or even their trainers who promises to pay later, are liars, and don't pay later. So until I see some P in front of me, you're not getting service then."

"What if I said I wasn't lying?"

"That's what a liar would say."

"That's what a non-liar would say too. How do you know if someone's lying to you if you don't give them a chance?" She thought about this a second. I grinned. Now I had her.

"That's a good point, but I'm still not going to serve you." I groaned again as she left. Now what am I going to do?

"Give him what he wants." A voice spoke. "I'll pay for him." I looked. It was a Scorbunny. Ludicolo looked at him as the fire type bunny gave her some P (the money kind). "What does he want?" Scorbunny looked at me. I looked at Ludicolo.

"I'll take anything. Surprise me." The Ludicolo shrugged.

"Okay." She went off. I looked back at the bunny.

"You really didn't need to do that."

"I really didn't." He agreed. "But I wanted to. You wanted something to drink, and had no money. I wanted to help out."

"Thanks, but I could've had water from the lake or something."

"Would you have wanted it though?"

"Well, no, but if it was the only thing I could get, then I would have taken it. I can look after myself you know. I don't need your pity money."

"I'm independent too, but sometimes you need help."

"I didn't ask for your help though."

"I was just being kind, so why the disrespect? I can undo this. Oh, Ludicolo!"

"No, I'm sorry. I appreciate it. You've been taught well." He smiled. The Ludicolo came back, handing me my drink.

"Here's your coffee." She said.

"Thanks." I thanked her, and started drinking it. Ludicolo turned to Scorbunny.

"What do you want, Scorbunny?"

"Oh, it's nothing." He told her. "Sorry. Just continue your duties." She looked annoyed, but went off anyways.

"Man, this coffee is really good." I said to Scorbunny. "My mouth is burning right now, but I don't care. I can't get enough." He smiled.

"I'm glad you like it. Have you ever had it before?" I shrugged.

"I feel like I must have in a past life. It's like I died, and this is heaven. But I'm poor."

"If you want more, just tell me, and I'll order them for you." I gave him a thumbs up as I drank more.

"By the way, where did you get the money from?"

"I just took some from my trainer." I spat out some, and looked at him.

"What?! Does he know you're doing this?"

"Don't worry about it. It's all good. You just drink your coffee." I was still uncertain about what he was doing. Should I trust this stranger? I just drank the coffee, and didn't care anymore.

I ordered another one, and I talked to Scorbunny, and he talked to me. I told him of my predicament, and showed him the address in the hat. He gave it back to me.

"I don't read." He admitted. "So I just have to trust you." I placed the hat back on my head. "So, you think by going to this place, you'll get the answers that you seek?"

"I'm hoping to."

"Well, when you do, you can come back here, and tell me over another coffee. My trainer writes mystery novels so we come here a lot."

"Good to know. I'll keep that in mind. But next time, I'll order for you, that is if I have the money. If I don't, I might not bother coming. I don't want to beg for money. That's not okay."

"Money, or no money, come. I'll take care of you." I shook my head.

"No, I owe you after you've been so nice to me. I don't want you to get in trouble."

"I won't get in trouble, but whatever. You just do you." I never saw him again.

After he left, I left as well. I wanted to stay to see if I couldn't mooch of any more Pokemon to get more coffee. But I knew that was being too selfish and greedy. Plus, I spent too much time in here already. Enough is enough! I had to get off of my butt, get out of here, and go to Harry's address.

Once outside, I took off Harry's hat, and looked at the address again.

I might have to mooch off another Pokemon or human to ride a bus close to the place.

I saw a gathering of Pokemon. I was going to go over there to see what was going on when I stopped myself.

No! I said to myself. Don't do this. You got a job to do. I was about to go again when I slapped myself. Focus! Curiosity killed the Meowth, Skitty, Delcatty, Persian, Purrloin, Purugly...man, curiosity is a full-on cat murderer! I don't mind cats as stereotypes said I should. I just don't. If they don't mind me, I don't mind them.

Anyways, as you might've guessed already, the curiosity got the best of me, and I ran over to the Pokemon crowed.

"Excuse me." I said to anyone in the crowed. "What's going on here?" A Farfetch'd turned to me. I saw that he wasn't holding a stalk like all Farfetch'd do.

"Pardon me for asking." I started. "But, where's your stalk?" The Farfetch'd sighed.

"It's been stolen." He told me. I was shocked.

"What?"

"And my microphone." A Jigglypuff.

"My baby." A mother Kangaskhan.

"One of our friends." An Exeggcute.

"My charm." A Meowth.

"My Pearl." A Spoink. I felt a tug on my arm, and looked down. It was a Meltan.

"And the fiend or fiends even took my hexagonal nut. Can you believe that audacity? They literally took my head! I can't live without my head. I need my head!"

"Yeah." I agreed. "A head is good to have. It's a shame to be without one."

"We were going to go to the police on this matter." Farfetch'd said to me. "But considering I'm looking at a detective, our prayers have been answered." It took me a second to realize what he meant. I shook my hands back and forth in defense.

"Oh, no. I'm not a detective. You see, I'm just wearing this hat because..."

"Please?" Meltan begged. "Can you help us?"

"Look kid, I like to help but..." I couldn't do this. Not with all of those 'lillipup eyes.' Even Meltan was doing it. I don't know how, but he was. I sighed. I can't believe I'm about to do this.

"Okay." I said. "I'll do the case." They all cheered. Oh, Detective Pikachu, or whoever you are, what have you done?