Chapter Text
In this world, lives a strange species. On one hand, they are humans. They look like what you think a human would look like. On the other hand, they are most definitely Pokemon. We will call these people, Pokehumans, or Gijinkas. Some are more animalistic than others, but they are one of the same. Some are extremely powerful, only to be fought under emergency circumstances. Others are mysterious, and it is unknown if they even exist at this point. Whatever the case for a Gijinka, they are all unique in their own ways.
And that brings us to this nearly trash can.
A woman has been hanging around the trash can of a nearby guild. She’s what you would call a Dusknoir. She’s normally very quiet, but has been making quite a bit of noise tonight. She’s not from here, but that’s not important right now. More important matters are on her mind currently.
“I’m starving.”
After positioning herself, she peeks out of the trash can, taking in her surroundings. Other than the guild in front of her, she was in an unknown place. Trees covered the place. It was easy to tell it was the middle of the day, however. Looking to the left, a dirt path. It’s hard to see where it leads at the current moment. To the right was the same path, however with more trees.
“Well,” she mumbled to herself, “There’s no way I'll find food just sitting here.”
She was prepared to exit the trash can until
“Gaaah! Why did I order 2 burgers! I can’t finish this!”
After hearing someone coming, she immediately ducked back down into the trash. The Dusknoir had no idea if this voice was a friend or foe. It was better to play it safe than sorry. The trash can was obnoxiously loud, however. “I guess I might as well throw this away” The voice said. Before her eyes, a burger had fallen from what might as well be heaven. She didn’t know what deity to thank, but she had started devouring the burger before she could even think about it.
Awkwardly enough, however, the voice from before was staring at her, baffled. “Why are you in the trash can?”
The dusknoir jolted, not realizing the situation. She was caught. Spotted. Other Synonyms I’m too lazy to write. She didn’t really know what to do. She COULD attack the voice, but they did give her a burger, so she did the next best thing. She waved. “Hello.”
After some silence, the voice perked up. This voice happened to belong to another woman, an infernape at that. She didn’t have her hair on fire for the time being. “Hello!” She fully took the trash can lid off the trash. “My name is Biroa! What’s yours?”
“Weren’t you just asking me what I was doing in the trash…?” The dusknoir’s normally monotone voice sounded confused. Why would this “Biroa” person just introduce herself to a stranger, let alone one in the trash.
“Well I’m still curious, but I thought introducing myself might help you not be so nervous!” She had a warm smile. It did indeed soothe the dusknoir some.
“...Well my name is Devonie. Thanks for the burger.”
“No problem!” Biroa said as Devonie climbed out of the trash. “Are you one of those Dumpster Divers?”
“Dump…” She was having some trouble saying the word. She didn’t know it. “What?”
Biroa then laughed “I’m just messing with you, Devonie!” She took a good look at the now out of the trash dusknoir. She was dressed in nothing but an overcoat and an eyepatch. “Well you’re dressed like you have nowhere to go.” Biroa’s face saddened from her normally happy self. “Do you have somewhere to stay?”
Devonie shook her head no and rubbed her hand against her arm. “I guess you can say I'm not from here. I’m not lost or anything, but I don’t have a home to go to here.” The wind blew, softly blowing some leaves. “Also I’m very cold out here.”
Biroa went into intense thought. Suddenly, she jumped up, her flames igniting. “I got it!” She then grabbed Devonie’s hand. “You should come and work with the guild! It’s where I live! We have a job where we help people with different tasks!” Biroa started jumping up and down, excited. “We have food served, and you’ll get paid for helping! It would be easy to show you the ropes of everything!” She then stood on her tippy-toes. “Pleeeeeeeeease join us!”
Devonie was stunned. It wasn’t everyday when you’re given a place to stay AND a job. The aspect of helping others did interest her, along with free food. She wants to better herself, and so…
“You know, If there are more burgers involved, I'll take your offer.”
Biroa gasped, her flames shooting even higher. “OH MY GOOOOOSH!! This is so exciting!!” She squealed, causing Devonie to immediately cover her ears. “Sorry! We got to get you to sign up with my boss and everything!!” She took Devonie’s hand and quickly started rushing to the entrance of the guild. Devonie barely had enough time to close her overcoat.
The guild was much bigger on the inside. Mostly because most of it was underground. It wasn’t filled with Gijinkas, but it wasn’t a ghost town either. Some were reading the message board, while others were goofing off with each other. Devonie was amazed, seeing so many of her people in one place. Biroa seemed to be really excited, so much so she zoomed past everyone else, Devonie right behind her.
“Miss. Panny! I’ve brought someone to join the guild.”
“SWEET ARCEUS!!” The lady named Panny screamed, while falling down in her chair. Devonie used the time she took to get up to close her overcoat.
Miss. Panny was a short lady. Shorter than Biroa that is. She was a Minccino, but happened to be a shiny at that. She was dressed in a professional manner, and seemed to be a bit pudgy. She stood up, quickly brushing herself off before taking a look at Devonie. “YOU BROUGHT A GIANT IN HERE?!”
“Am I really that tall?”
“YOU’RE HUGE! Have you been measured recently?!” She then took a whiff at the rash smell “GOD! AND YOU STINK! Have you even SHOWERED recently?!” The minccino looked annoyed, stomping her feet.
“Well I did find her in the trash!” Biroa replied, looking cheery as always. This dumbfounded Panny to an intense degree.
“Is” She hesitated, “Is she serious?” She REALLY wanted to believe that this was all just some prank and someone was going to exclaimed they got her.
“No. I was in the trash.”
Panny’s eyes widened at this point, and she began to walk towards Devonie.. “You know. I’ll make a deal. You can stay here...IF I get to clean you up. GOT IT?” She was uncomfortably close at this point. Devonie didn’t know what to say, so she just nodded. Suddenly, her overcoat was grabbed. “God, how DIRTY are your clothes?!” Devonie was going to say something, but her overcoat flew open and closed before she could even get a word out.
“Ah. You don’t have clothes.”
She shoved some money into Biroa’s hands. “Go into town and find some clothes that at least somewhat fit her!” Biroa saluted and ran out the room, just as someone else was entering.
“Miss Panny, are you busy at the moment?” This voice belonged to a man. He was a lopunny, but his ears were shorter than usual and he was also in a professional outfit. He had a mega stone as a necklace.
“YES! I am VERY busy!” Panny was practically dragging Devonie to a bath. Devonie could do nothing but wave.
“Oh! When you are done, you have to take care of the usual paperwork.” He seemed more nervous than the minccino.
“Just set them on my desk, Don. I’ll take care of them later! I HAVE TO CLEAN THIS WOMAN.” She tugs so hard, Devonie falls into the bathroom. Panny then walks in herself. “I can’t STAND filth!” The door then slammed shut.
“What a rush…”
The bath Devonie endured was a rush. Panny was deep cleaning, washing her body and hair rigorously. Afterwards, she admittedly did feel good. Biroa even got her what is called a hoodie. It looked like it had eyes on it, yellow like her own, and Devonie found it very soft. Now she was in a room. The beds were on the ground, but the pillows were very fluffy. The covers didn’t fit her tall figure, but she was okay with it, as she didn’t need much sleep anyways. She could stare at the ceiling for hours, but the silence was quickly interrupted.
“Hey, Devonie!” It was Biroa again. She brought burgers with her! Burgers! Devonie shot up at the sight of food. “I know how much you like these, so I got them to show our new friendship!” Biroa’s flames were extinguished again, showing a more calm side of her. “You don’t mind if i call you Dev, right?”
Devonie wasn’t used to nicknames, but she gave a thumbs-up of approval. She then grabbed a burger and dug in.
“Nice! Welcome to the Guild, Dev!” Biroa exclaimed before also digging in on a nice burger.