The Secret of Twinleaf Town

Thus, Pikachu's adventure team welcomed a new member—Chimchar.

As the first local Pokémon they had encountered in the Sinnoh Region, Chimchar naturally took on the role of guide.

In this unfamiliar land, the guidance of a "native" was especially important.

Chimchar told them that they were currently near a human settlement called Twinleaf Town.

Pikachu suggested heading into town to restock their travel supplies.

Chimchar looked somewhat confused. "Restock supplies? How are we supposed to do that?"

Togepi immediately answered excitedly, "Of course, we just go and 'take' them!"

Chimchar froze. "Huh? You guys are...?"

This was... seriously awesome!

After a brief moment of shock, an unprecedented thrill surged through its heart.

It thought the idea was fantastic!

Back when it had a Trainer keeping it in line, it had never dared to casually take human things, afraid of causing trouble for its Trainer.

But now, they were all Pokémon. What was wrong with taking a few things they needed?

Pikachu helplessly rubbed its forehead. Did all monkey Pokémon have this mischievous nature deep in their bones? How had Chimchar become just like Mew so quickly?

It sighed to itself.

Forget it, let them do as they please. As long as I remember to leave something of equal value behind.

It knew very well that most human food was not actually expensive, aside from the exquisitely packaged items that looked pricey at a glance.

The uniquely colored stones it had collected during its journey should be enough to pay for ordinary food.

And so, the three Pokémon set off toward Twinleaf Town.

Along the way, Chimchar's thoughts drifted back to what had happened not long ago.

It still felt some attachment to its first Trainer. That Trainer had treated it fairly well, but... in the end, it had failed to