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[Surgical Strike] Errand 2: A Pair of Huevos

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Errand 2
Client: Sundance
Date: 23 Apr 2014

"You know, if there's something the Hunters Guild leader and I share, it's a love for eggs."

"Funny, you love a food other than Sitrus berries?"

Sveinn shrugged and stretched out on the grass. "Anyway, it's something all of us slinky Pokemon enjoy in general. Eggs." He chuckled and folded a leg over the other. "You know what, why don't we participate in that errand? I'm sure it'll be a ton of fun."

Agni raised a wing and waved it. "No. I have an assignment to get done."

"You're not even obligated to go to school!" Sveinn pointed out.

"No, but I do care for my education--unlike you. Besides, you call me an egghead all the time--think of this as my contribution to the egg festival."

Sveinn rolled his eyes. "Suit yourself," the Zangoose purred, "but I'm going to go have some fun cooking."

"Cooking? You're not planning on taking out the entire of Andalusst with what you call cooking, are you?"

The Normal type grimaced. "It's not that bad. Look, maybe I'll find someone and just... sort of help them with it. Besides, I can't hold a small paintbrush with my claws."

"And what makes you think I can? This is precisely why I am not participating!" Agni said triumphantly. "I don't have the dexterity for it."

"Whaaatever!" Sveinn huffed and stomped off toward Andalusst's town square.

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"Right, then!" called a Loudred on a platform. "I, Sir Sonorous, will be your Master of Ceremonies today. Welcome to this year's Egg Festival! On behalf of the usual organizers, I apologize on its rather late execution... but a festival held late is much better than a festival held not at all, right?" He paused for a moment as cheers resounded through the plaza. "That all is thanks to the mysterious family behind the Hunter's Guild--although the less I say about that the better, right? Now then--

"We'll be holding two contests today! Both are concurrent, as it were, so we can judge both at the same time! Now, the first will be the cooking contest! This one is simple--make a dish most delectable! Our very own Sundance will serve as the head of the panel! Applause, please!" The Weavile mentioned smiled and waved, though he seemed to shrink against the gaze of dozens of eyes against him. 

"The second is the painting contest! We have all the materials you could possibly need to create the next masterpiece--so Smeargles don't necessarily have an edge up here, folks! It really is anyone's game! And the judge of this particular contest is me! So... here's a hint. If you know my tastes, you'll be a shoo-in to win!" The crowd cheered again, and Sonorous applauded politely until the cheering died down.

"Now then, everyone--get ready...get set... and get egging!"

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Sveinn panted as he placed his dish on the judging table--"the Early Riser", a dish of poached eggs with a (what else?) Sitrus sauce over lightly toasted bread. Sundance perked up his earfeathers and gave the Zangoose a little smile. "Hey, I remember you! You were the guy who beat up that Greninja, weren't you?"

Sveinn chuckled. "Er, yes! That was me. I'm surprised you remember me!"

Sundance shook his head. "Nah, you stood out! So this is your dish, huh? I'm sure I'll enjoy it!"

Sveinn blushed and rubbed the back of his head. "Ah... thank you. I... have to get going now!"

Sundance beamed at the Zangoose and waved. "Okay! Thanks for participating. I'll be sure to get you your star coin after the contest!"

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"ATTENTION, EVERYONE!" boomed Sonorous. "Entries for both contests have been judged! Thank you so much for participating, even amid all the chaos we've had in the last few days. Now, then, I'd like to announce the results for both contests. First, the cooking contest!"

The entire crowd held their breath as Sundance passed Sonorous an envelope. The Loudred peered conspiratorially at the audience, then ripped it open. "The winning dish is--the Eggs Houndoom Style, by one Mr. Gavin!" A Heliolisk gasped in the middle of the audience, amid thunderous applause, and his frills seemed to straighten out in surprise as he claimed a curious egg-shaped trophy from the Loudred. "Congratulations! Your dish was a wonderful melange of spicy and mild, of firm and creamy... and we felt that it was the best representative dish for this year! Again, congratulations!"

The Heliolisk bowed his head quickly and trotted off the stage merrily, and Sveinn had to laugh at his quirky appearance. "I'll have to try that too. Sounds good."

"And next--our egg painting contest! Plllllease bring out the winning entry!" A cart was wheeled out--and on it was a great egg--or more accurately, several!--dyed and arranged to resemble the Great Statue. There were even a couple of leaves on its "shoulders"! "This one is simply called 'The Titan'! Although... it seems the artist wishes to remain anonymous. It's a pity that he--or she--won't be here to claim his--or her--prize, but nonetheless, I believe that a work of art like this is a prize for ALL of us to enjoy! Congratulations, O Anonymous Benefactor!" Again, applause surged throughout the plaza.

"Now, just because the contest is over doesn't mean that the festivities are! So, please, get cracking! ...Er, but not on the floor. I'm also in charge of clean-up."

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It was nearly midnight when Sveinn returned to his lodgings in the Guild. "See, Agni, I had a lot of fun at the festival! Even if I didn't win anything, I--"

He froze. On the floor were gray footprints, leading to the bathroom--a couple of leaves strewn around.
Client: Sundance
Errand no: #2
Date Issued: 23rd April 2014
Date Due: 27th April 2014

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