The Partner Of A Lifetime

"There it is, Serene Village." Nuzleaf said, pointing at the small village in the distance.
Ian saw the village, and was relived they had finally reached their destination. The journey had took them almost 2 days, crossing over mountains, traversing through lush forests sleeping under the night sky. Throughout it all Ian couldn't gaze his eyes away from the beautiful scenery this world has to offer. Perhaps this world wasn't so bad after all.
"Come on, we ain't got all day." Nuzleaf said.
Ian nodded, as he continued to follow Nuzleaf down the path to Serene Village. As they got closer to the village, Ian noticed a giant tree, standing tall on top of a cliff overlooking the village.
"You see that giant tree over there? That's what you could call a "landmark" for our little village." Nuzleaf explained.
"I see." Ian replied.
The two continued to follow the path, until they had entered Serene Village. The atmosphere there was rather peaceful, it was quiet, there were people just chatting and having fun. It really lives up to its name. Nuzleaf led Ian up a small hill until it reached a small house.
"This here's my house." Nuzleaf said. "Come on in, make yourself at home."
Nuzleaf entered the house and Ian followed him in.
It was a rather small house, with a single hay bed on one end of the room and a window illuminating the room. Crates of food are placed in another corner of the room.
"Over here." Nuzleaf directed. Leading Ian into a side room. It was a small room, slightly smaller than the previous room.
"You can bunk down in this room for now." Nuzleaf said.
"Thanks Nuzleaf, you're real lifesaver." Ian said.
"Don't mention it, I can't just be leavin a kid like you in the middle of nowhere." He replied. "So, did you get any of your memories back? Know anywhere that you need to go?"
Ian tried thinking hard, hoping that something, anything would pop up in his head. But to no avail.
"No... I still can't remember anything." He said disappointingly.
"That's a real shame..." Nuzleaf said. "I guess you're going to have to lay low here for awhile. Until somethin comes back to you. From the looks of you, you look like around school age."
He still thinks I'm a kid? Ian thought. Surprised that turning into a Pokemon somehow change his age.
"I think it's best that I enroll you into the village school. After all, wouldn't want to get the villagers suspicious if they see not going to school."
"I guess I have no other choice." Ian said.
"Good, I'll get to it immediately." Nuzleaf said. As he was about to leave, Nuzleaf stopped and faced Ian. "Now, under any circumstances, do NOT leave the house. You hear me? Do NOT step foot out of this house. No matter what. Understood?"
"Understood." Ian replied.
"Good, I best leave now before the sun sets. See you later!" Nuzleaf said as he left the house, leaving Ian alone.
Ian took a look around his new room. It looked more like a storeroom than a place to sleep in. But it was better than nothing. He found a bale of hay laying in the corner and decided to set up his bed. He had seen Nuzleaf do it the night before, so he knew what to do.
"Not too shabby Ian, not too shabby." He said to himself.
Just then, he noticed something out of the corner of his eye. It came from the window. He decided to take a closer look. Just then, a large shadowy figure appear just outside the window.
"Gah!"
The shadowy figure went away when Ian screamed in shock. The sound of footsteps could be heard outside. Getting closer and closer to the house entrance.
Who was that?! Ian thought. Could it be the Beheeyems? That couldn't be possible, how did they followed him all the way here? He didn't know what to do, he needed to check if they were indeed the Beheeyem. But he had been given instructions not to leave the house. The feeling of paranoia got to him. He had to check.
Ian cautiously inched his way towards the entrance, making sure his footsteps doesn't make a sound. As he stepped out, he took a good look around.
No one.
Was I just imagining things? The journey here did wore him out. But he felt like he couldn't let his guard-.
"I knew it!"
Ian jumped back in shock when he heard the voice form behind him. He turned around and in from of him was an orange furred fox, smiling in excitement.
A Fennekin?!
"I knew I wasn't imagining you entering Mr Nuzleaf's house!" The Fennekin said. "You're not SERIOUSLY Nuzleaf's kid are you?"
"I-I uh wha...?"
"So are you new around here? Where are you from?"
"Well uh I don't exactly know how to-"
"You're new then! Nice to meet you! I live right next door to you along with my old pops!" The Fennekin said, pointing at the blue house that was close to Nuzleaf's house.
"Since you're new here, I think I should give you a tour around the village! Come on!" She said, as she started pushing Ian along.
"Woah he-hey!"
"Chop chop! Let's not waste any time!"
The Fennekin pushed Ian down the road and made a left along the intersection.
"So what's your name? I forgot to ask!"
"M-my name is Ian! And I appreciate if you would stop pushing me!" Ian protested.
She stopped dead in her track when she heard that.
"Oh don't be such a big Milktank! You see what I did there? With the Milktank?"
Honestly, he didn't get what she was implying.
"Well, my name is Patience! And this is Serene Village!" Patience said. Revealing to Ian the village's plaza. Filled with shops and people doing their usual daily activities.
"It may not look like much. But we got all the basic facilities here." Patience said. "Now let's see... If you look to your left, there's the-"
"There you are Patience!"
The two turned around to see where the voice came from. A green looking Pokemon ran up to them, with an annoyed expression on his face.
"L-Lombre!" Patience said.
"You! You're the one who trampled over my lotus pond!" Lombre yelled.
"W-well, I was just having a little adventure that's all!" Patience replied nervously.
"There you are!" Another voice said.
Patience turned around and saw a large orange Pokemon running towards them.
"Hippopotas!"
"You! You are ze one who stole me treasure form my cave!" Hippopotas said.
"We-well... Since I completed the dungeon, it was only logical that I get a treasure at the end!" Patience said.
"Vhy you little... Give me back my treasure!"
"Wow, would look at the time." Patience said nervously. "I got to go now, see you arou-"
"Not so fast, Patience."
Patience turned around and in front of her was a large blue Pokemon, with a shell on its back.
"P-pops?!" Patience exclaimed.
Ian was just standing there quietly, staring in confusion at what is going on right now.
"Oh! It's ole Carracosta!" Lombre said.
"What are you doing out here child?" Carracosta said. "Don't you have to do your chores?!"
"But pops! I have a good reason this time! I was just showing-"
"I don't want to hear about that child. I know you have been snacking on my Oran Berries again!" Carracosta accused.
"What?! Did not!"
"Did to!"
"Did not!"
"Don't you lie to me child." Carracosta said. " I want the truth from you!"
"Alright, I did! And they were delicious!" Patience said sheepishly.
Everyone, including Ian. Were at a loss for words. Still processing what the fire fox Pokemon had just said.
"Hey! I see Patience!" A voice from a distance said.
"Uh-oh." Patience said.
"Everyone! Patience sighted! Repeat! Patience sighted!"
Just then, a mob of Pokemon came storming from a distance. All after Patience.
"Listen, I gotta go now Ian." Patience said. "I'll see you another time!"
Patience dashed off from Ian, with the mob of angry Pokemon giving chase shortly after. Leaving Ian by himself in the middle of the plaza.
"Ten minutes in this village and I feel like I'm going to regret it." Ian said