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Venomous lay completely still, her ears dropped down at the sides of her furry brown head as she rested on the hardwood floor of the cabin, eyes downcast, as she stared blankly ahead. Briefly, she recalled the final events of the Cave tour, the tour that had ended so briefly after just beginning, with no opportunity for them to go mining. But that wasn't what she appeared so gloomy over. After Blake had stepped in and taken up for the Sandshrew, he had landed himself in a nasty battle against a Sandslash living in the cave, and though probably would never admit it, had been up against a very fierce opponent. Venomous remembered just standing alongside Forest and the others, watching as the two sparred, when she could have very easily leapt in and helped.
To be completely honest.. Venomous thought, her tail beginning to wag uncontrollably and ears perking up as she saw an approaching silhouette just outside the cabin door, but then slumped once more in disappointment as they passed, and she realized it was just another cabin's counselor on her way to an activity.
I couldn't have done anything even if I had tried. I would have just gotten in the way trying to help, and probably got myself and Blake hurt even worse.. I have to face the facts now. I'm useless to everyone, and just a big waste of space here. Dante and Blade should've just sent me off to a Daycare instead.
Venomous usually didn't think such negative thoughs, in fact, her most important attribute was the ability to remain positive and optimistic in the most bleak situations. And though she realized this wasn't the end of the world, her new friend ending up in the Hospital unit on the first day was quite crushing blow to her. And to make things worse, Forest had given her a direct order to stay here. Burying her face against her tiny paws, she began to shudder, casting Munchlax a toxic glare as he stepped a bit too close to her. Sighing, she eventually stood, moving to the bedside table where her pictures from home were kept. Briefly, she lingered over the one of her and Blade, then looked down to the shimmering Emerald Blake had given her in the cave, which rested right in front of the pictures. She picked it up, fingering it, anger contorting her delicate face as she envisioned the massive Hyper beam hitting Blake, and then finally, him fainting into Forest's arms. Venomous shook her head, clearing it of the horrific image. Though Blake had been the one to start the fight with the Sandslash, Venonous cared not, for the Pokemon had caused her friend to faint, and had hurt him, even if he didn't claim it as much. Moving to the door, Venomous turned the knob, beginning to exit the cabin as Munchlax and the others glanced over at her, surprised.
"Forest gave us orders NOT to leave the cabin!" The Munchlax reminded her from his position on the bed, where he was busy tucking himself in. Venomous didn't utter a word as she simply shrugged, allowing herself to be consumed with anger as she realized it would help her better achieve her mission. Slamming the door, she ran then, nervously glancing around her as if someone would immediately know she was doing something she wasn't supposed to, and start chasing after her. Venomous had memorized the main campgrounds pretty well by now, and thought that the cave they had entered wasn't too far outside them. It was in the forest she had landed herself earlier, and she remembered that it was near a creek they had had to cross via a wooden bridge. Venomous started randomly on a trail leading into the forest, which was beginning to grow dark with the approach of evening. Venomous knew she wouldn't be able to complete her mission before Forest discovered her missing, but knew it wouldn't matter if she was already deep inside the cave.
I should've brought a flashlight. Venomous thought grimly, drawing into herself as she nervously glanced around her, not realizing how dark and eerie the forest would look now that the sun was sinking into the sky. But regardless, she put on a brave face.
It's going to haunt me until I do what I should've done earlier. She decided. So I might as well get it over with now, while I have the chance. Forest showed us the safe route earlier, and it will take me to the same Sandshrew colony as before.
The Sandslash should be pretty weak now, but the job isn't done until i've finished it off. That Sandslash didn't just hurt Blake, he ruined our tour too! And for that he will pay.
Venomous grimaced, lighting up when she finally spotted the old wooden bridge, and darted across it. She lingered only momentarily at the entrance, fear gripping at her entire being, but forcing herself on as she thought again of Blake fainting into Forest's arms.
Okay, Sandslash. She growled quietly. Here I come.