Team Warriors: Leader Grasshopper

Chapter 5: A Smelly Bonanza

"Delivery to the sinister woods. I need an apple, since I'm too hungry to go on. I'm at floor number four of the sinister woods. My reward is one hundred poke-coins and an Oran berry'', was the voice of a young female Finkip,'' From Growlithe.''

She was reading the mail that just came in this morning. She looked up at her friends who were gathered at the table, but they weren't looking alert. Some of her newfound comrades were partially nodding off. Spike had to use his arm to support the weight of his head, which threatened to slip off and hit the table. Supershine's face was face down into her cereal bowl, while the milk gurgled from the air exhaled from her nose. Then last was 025, who was stirring his soggy cereal with his spoon, while rubbing his back.

It wasn't a good night for any of them, except for Grasshopper who was a heavy sleeper and had a tiny body. The last member that joined the team took up a lot of space in the nest, that they couldn't spread out their bodies, causing them to be very stiff.

'' So anybody wanna come?'', cried out her happy voice.

'' I will if you will...'', Spike groaned.

He turned his head over to Supershine, who's head was still in her breakfast, and tapped her neck to wake her up.

'' What?'', She muttered.

'' Going on a mission. Need an answer.''

'' Going...'', she said, drowsily.

All that was left was the approval from the slightly pudgy Pikachu. Grasshopper glared at him, with large puppy dog eyes. She really wanted to go on another mission. He drew in a breath and chuckled.

'' I'll go, but only for halfway of the trip. I gotta go to Uproar Forest. There's a favor I gotta ask three fellers I know.''

'' Huh? Like what?'', Grasshopper asked.

'' Let's just say that it's a surprise for all of us.''

'' Ooh goody!''

The other two members didn't look thrilled, since they weren't paying much attention. Supershine was the first to clear her bowl from the table, before Spike did. Spike wasn't thrilled about today's breakfast. Cereal was never filling nor satisfying for him. Last to clear the table was 025, before he grabbed the peach colored knapsack from the table. He realized that when they would go their separate ways, that someone in the group had to be in charge of the goods inside of the bag.

While Grasshopper and Spike headed out, 025 stood beside Supershine. He felt a bit startled by her tall stature when she stood on her hind legs, despite her playful nature.

''Hey Supershine'', 025 said.

'' Hmm?''

'' When we go to the fourth floor and deliver the apple, could you watch the items in this bag for everyone? You could be the carrier.''

'' Yeah. I guess so.''

'' Okay.''

'' What do I do?''

025 made a face, it was obvious that she hasn't been watching him pick up items and put them in the bag,'' It's simple, if anyone needs and item, you give it to them. If you find an item, which I know you will, you put it in the bag.''

'' Okay. Sounds simple.''

He handed her the knapsack, while she put her head over through the strap, while it dangled to her side. Supershine nodded and put her forepaw above her forehead and saluted 025. The yellow Pikachu didn't know how to respond back. He stumbled away from her, but was stopped when he heard her clear her throat.

'' What?'', 025 sighed.

'' I'm not moving without a salute back'', she replied.

025 rolled his eyes before facing Supershine. He brought his hand towards his forehead and brought it forward to finish the salute. Supershine smiled then began to follow Grasshopper towards the dungeons. 025 sighed to himself again, and wondered why she wanted a salute back. With his hand rubbing his sore back, he began to follow the team towards the Sinister Woods.

When they arrived, there was an eerie feeling that lingered towards the area. The thick dark tree branches seemed to eclipse the sky with their large and thick branches. There was barely any sunlight that gleamed down to the ground, and fog lingered throughout the area like a thick smoke from a forest fire.

'' This place looks scary'', Supershine commented.

Grasshopper timidly spoke,'' Reminds me of yesterday's dungeon...''

'' You scared Hopper?'', Spike said, slightly poking fun at his friend's fright.

''N-no!'', she hastily snapped.

She retaliated to gather the little courage she had before she led the team through the dungeon. They all lined up in a row following her. Supershine kept her tail and ears close to herself since she had a feeling that someone was watching them, ready for the right moment to attack. She made her fear the most obvious out of all of them. She hastily paced herself since she knew that the faster they'd go, the sooner that they would get out of this dungeon, and she would feel a lot more calmer.

The dungeon felt so vacant that no pokemon seemed to occupy it, the only clue that there was some life in the dungeon were the various cries from several different species of pokemon who did not reveal themselves from the darkness, but kept their eyes on the visitors that entered their territory. There was one cry that stood out from all the others in particular. There was a sudden silence before the cry was heard again. It was a growling sound before a screeching sound was heard, from a distance.

The cries increased when they heard it amplify when they reached a stairwell to the next floor. Grasshopper shivered, thinking a big battle may be awaiting for them.

'' What do you suppose that is?'', Spike asked, his voice slightly sounded fearful.

'' I dunno'', Grasshopper replied.

'' It sounds bad. I dunno if I wanna find out what it is... or was'', Supershine said.

''Well, whatever it is it's coming from the second floor of the basement...'', Grasshopper said.

She swallowed some saliva that flooded her mouth, and let out a light whimper before looking up at her team. Worried expressions on two members of her team, but one seemed calm and confident. A light smile covered the fear from him, that was the face of 025.

'' We should probably go on. The pokemon making that sound is probably gone or something'', he said.

As if on cue the screeching cry was heard again. All of the team froze except for one. Supershine timidly began to put a paw on the first step of the stairway before continuing. She waited for Grasshopper to lead the way. Grasshopper lowered her back fins, before unconfidently going in front of her to lead the way.

It wasn't long before 025 followed and Spike trailing behind. When they got to the second floor the screeching and hissing began to appear more immanent. Hoothoot and Seedot's ran around and flew in different directions when they saw a large ball of fire appear out from the thick brush.

'' That doesn't look good...'', Grasshopper commented.

She was lifted up into Supershine's head, who's sudden fear vanished into curiosity. Her tall stature was an advantage while Grasshopper caught the glimpse of two pokemon of the same species.

'' I see something, come on'', she whispered, while sliding down Supershine's back.

She led the team and poked her head into a bush to catch a glimpse of the two pokemon again, as the rest of her team did the same. They watched in silence, and unnoticed by the two pokemon, both having an argument with each other. Supershine had to close her eyes when the two would attempt to tackle each other to the ground.

'' Well... I wasn't expecting a Stunky to make that sound...'', 025 commented lightly.

'' What's a Stunky?'', Grasshopper asked.

025 sighed,'' We're looking at them!''

'' Oh...''

They continued to watch while they both began to speak, both had unusual accents but both revealed that they were in fact male.

'' I say that the way out is over here'', was the voice of one Stunky,'' Unless you wanna get fried again, I suggest that you listen to me.''

'' No it's not'', the other Stunky responded.

One Stunky was it's normal purple color, while a cream colored stripe ran down his head to his tail. He was taller and larger in size then his other member. It was obvious that he was the leader of this rescue team due to the fact that he wore a green handkerchief around his neck, with his team badge pinned on the front of it.

The other member of his team, seemed to be the weaker of the two. He was smaller and scrawny in appearance. Unusually this Stunky had a pink coloration to his fur instead of purple like his leader, and part of his tail charred from that fire attack that hit him. He was also skinny, and struggled to stand up.

Grasshopper was amazed that the pink colored Stunky was still able to stand on all four of his feet, even on the unhealthy condition that he was in.

'' You're not the leader!'', the purple colored Stunky yelled, as his claws dug towards the ground below, '' You will do as I say.''

'' Grasshopper... maybe we should go'', Spike whispered.

'' No. I can't leave this guy alone with this jerk'', Grasshopper muttered, under her breath.

The sight of the bigger Stunky picking on the weaker one, filled her with an uncontrollable rage that wanted to unleash out on the bully, but she had a hard time trying to maintain control of herself.

'' And I thought being on a team was all about teamwork, not about a leader's selfishness'', the pink Stunky blurted.

'' Shut up Bonzai. Do you wanna quit? Go ahead. Make my day'', the purple Stunky said.

'' Oh I will. I quit this team, and now all you've got is yourself'', Bonzai the pink Stunky spoke,'' Smell you later Bonanza.''

Bonzai began to rip out his light green handkerchief from his neck before walking away. Bonanza watched while he gritted his teeth in anger and disgust. He wanted to leave a last impression on the one that he dubbed "weakling.''

He scraped his claws on the ground before charging towards Bonzai, slamming him with a tackle attack. The impact made him fly a foot before slamming into a nearby redwood tree. Bonzai hissed out loud before struggling to get back on his feet. An anger boiled inside him like the lava inside a Camerupt. He was in no condition for a battle, but there was no referee in sight to stop this thought.

Before Bonzai could make an attack, he was pinned by the same tree he slammed into by his former leader. Bonanza placed his forepaw onto Bonzai's throat while placing his other paw towards his shoulder so that he wouldn't wiggle out of his grasp and escape.

Bonzai gagged while he wiggled violently to free himself and breathe in some air. His reaction to his attack, made his grasp even tighter towards his throat so that he couldn't breathe. Bonzai stopped wiggling and his hind legs became limp, only his forepaws began to struggle for his life. He was nearly slipping away, having a feeling that this was the end for him.

Grasshopper couldn't take it any longer, she leapt up and charged towards Bonanza who let go of Bonzai. He slid down to the ground gasping for air and panted heavily, with his hands close to his throat. He looked around for his rescuer, while she began to yell at Bonanza.

'' What the heck is wrong with you?'', Grasshopper yelled.

'' You should learn to mind your own business'', Bonanza said, getting up from the little females' tackle attack.

'' I think it should be my business! That's no way to treat a team member... even if they did quit the team.''

'' What do you know about teams? You're just a little girl.''

'' Hey! You'd better watch what you say about my team mate!'', Spike shouted, while leaping out of the bushes that he was hiding from.

Supershine and 025 came out from their hiding spots, and stood beside Spike with serious looks on their faces.

'' Oh, and what are you gonna do about it?'', Bonanza asked, slightly put off by the size of the team.

'' Are you sure you wanna battle us?'', Spike said.

'' All of us?'', 025 added.

'' Where's your leader? I'm sure that it would be more of a challenge.''

'' Hey stinky butt, she was the one that attacked you!'', Supershine blurted.

Bonzai couldn't help but snicker at the nickname that Supershine gave Bonanza. Slightly uneasy, Grasshopper managed to keep a serious look on her face, staring him down. Bonanza began to walk backwards away from the team. He had a feeling that he would lose to a large team, but if it was him versus their leader alone, he knew that he would have the advantage. He couldn't risk it, he dashed away from them into the thick brush without looking back.

'' Thought so...'', Grasshopper said, sighing in relief.

'' Torchic!'', Spike blurted,'' Cheep, cheep, cheep!''

025 couldn't help but laugh at that Torchic comment.

'' Did you see the look on his face when we said that he had to battle the four of us?'', Spike said, chuckling,'' Hilarious!''

'' Now is not the time to celebrate...'', Grasshopper said, while looking at Bonzai.

Bonzai struggled to get back on his feet while coughing. As he began to limp away, he was stopped by his rescuer's voice.

'' Hey wait!''

She darted in front of him, but not before receiving a hoarse hiss from him. She didn't get the message that he didn't want anybody near him.

'' Supershine! Oran berry, stat!'', Grasshopper said.

Supershine pulled out an Oran berry from the knapsack after unzipping the top, and threw it towards Grasshopper. She caught it and placed it in front of Bonzai.

'' Here take this.''

Bonzai snorted and turned away,'' No.''

'' Why not?''

'' Not hungry.''

'' But you nearly got chocked to death.''

'' Just a part of normal life. Buh-bye.''

025 shook his head in disgust, but he partially understood his attitude, but hated the way of his ''gratitude'' to Grasshopper's kindness. Bonzai turned his back towards her and sat down.

'' Come on Grasshopper. If this guy wants to be a jerk, then let him be a jerk'', Spike said, glancing at Bonzai.

He knew that he was looking back at him without turning his head.

'' I guess. I just hope he's okay'', Grasshopper said,'' Well, we've got two more floors to go. Come on team.''

Bonzai watched as the team began to walk away from him and down towards a pathway. He turned back to his Oran berry that was left for him. While making sure that nobody was looking, he picked it up and gobbled it up. It has been a while since his last meal, since Bonanza would often compete for food and leave him out of meals.

He refused to eat food given by strangers if they were looking. It was one of several of his strange habits. He looked around and began to feel uneasy. of all of his fears, the biggest of his all was Bonanza, who was his brother. He knew if the next time Bonanza came, he'd probably be finished.

He knew that the way he treated Grasshopper's kindness was unfair, but he didn't want to show any weakness by accepting her food. He did show interest in maybe joining her team, but he agreed to himself that he should observe before joining. He didn't want to be part of another dysfunctional team.

While scratching his neck with his hind leg he got back to his feet. The berry he had eaten replenished his energy, but he knew that it wouldn't last long. He began to follow the team trailing from behind so he wouldn't be seen. Supershine was at the back of the line from the team. She began to hear light footsteps from far behind her. She turned her head and saw Bonzai following them.

'' Well lookie there. Hiya pinkie!'', she hollered.

Bonzai responded by darting to the bushes to hide, he knew her yelling would grab the attention from the rest of the team.

'' Whatcha talking at Supershine?'', 025 asked.

'' Pinkie's following us?''

'' You mean the pink Stunky?''

'' Yeah... have you noticed that he's a funny color?''

025 made a blank stare on his face and glared at Supershine. He found that observant comment very ironic, since it came from a pokemon that is a funny color.

'' Why is he following us anyway?'', She asked.

025 huffed,'' Who knows.''

They began to continue walking, causing Bonzai to come out from his hiding spot and continue following. It wasn't long before their path was blocked off by a fallen redwood tree.

'' Now what do we do?'', Supershine asked.

Spike looked at Supershine,'' Climb over, of course... you're tall enough to help us up.''

'' Okay.''

Grasshopper climbed upon to Supershine's head and grasped into the side of the redwood to the top. The same followed with Spike and 025, then last was Supershine who remained at the top when she saw that Bonzai was far behind them, watching. She knew that he would follow them again, but would need help climbing over this obstacle. She smirked when she watched him walk towards the fallen tree.

'' Hiya pinkie'', she said.

'' Don't call me that!'', Bonzai growled.

'' Need help?''

'' No.''

He continued trying to climb up the tree, but he failed every time. He couldn't get a good grasp on the sides. Supershine giggled at his stubborn attitude. He thought that he could get a better grasp if he ha a boost. He walked away from the tree for a few feet. He brought his paws forward and began to run then jump at the moment he was closest, but he still couldn't get a grasp. He was left with his claws dug to the sides and it left an impression of his claws when he began to slide down. Supershine was getting bored of this, and she grabbed the loose skin from the back of his neck and hoisted him to the top.

'' Thanks I guess'', Bonzai said, unsure of what to say.

'' Why are you following us for?'', she asked.

'' Following? I'm just going where you are going. It's the way out of the dungeon'', he fibbed.

'' Oh okay. By the way, your name's Bonzai right?''

'' Yes. Bonzai with an O and a Z.''

'' I'm Supershine... uh, with two S's.''

'' Charmed'', he remarked bluntly.

'' Well, see you. My team and I have a rescue mission to complete.''

She jumped off of the redwood tree and followed her team. What she didn't notice when she jumped off, was the two apples that were in the unzipped knapsack fell out and landed in the ground. Bonzai carefully tried to climb down, but he ended up sliding off of the edge.

'' Hey Speedy, you dropped your... apples...''

It was too late as Supershine was far ahead of him with the rest of the team. Bonzai had thoughts about eating the two apples, but then his chances for joining the team would be against him if he did that. Though it was not in his nature, he carried the two apples in his mouth to give back to the team. When he went into another room, he saw that the team was gone.

'' Uh-oh'', he mumbled.

Then he began to see the stairway and though that they may have gone through there. He shrugged and went down the stairway in hopes of following them. When he made it, he saw another stairway in the same room, but saw a tail sticking out from there, and he knew that it was from Supershine.

'' There they are'', he mumbled.

He darted to the other stairway and climbed down after them. When he made it out he saw Grasshopper fumbling around with her team scarf, like she was searching for something. She revealed her team badge to a Growlithe who was laying on his side, clutching his constant growling belly with his paws. Bonzai's eyes widened when he saw the badge, it was a rank which the team he was in never have achieved. Bronze rank.

'' Hello we're Team Warriors, and we have received your rescue letter'', Grasshopper said.

The team name, it was nothing to girly for his taste. Warriors was just perfect, since he had a lousy team name... Team Stinky. So far joining this team seemed favorable to him.

'' Need... food'', the Growlithe said, in a raspy voice.

'' Supershine... apple,'' Grasshopper said.

She nodded and placed her paw inside the unzipped knapsack. She reached into an empty corner of it and felt around for an apple. A sudden chill went down her spine, after peering into the bag.

'' Oh no'', she squeaked.

'' Is something wrong?''

'' The apples. They're gone!''

'' What do you mean they are gone?''

'' I left the bag unzipped by mistake. They must have fallen out!''

'' Oh great.''

Bonzai began to walk up to the team, even if all the members were fixated on the blunder of one member. He placed his head downwards dropping the apples towards the ground.

'' I believe these are yours'', he said.

He sat on the ground, with his ears perked up. His tail up in the air, and his eyes focused on their leader. He though that perfect posture would increase his odds of joining the team.

'' Where'd you find those?'', Grasshopper asked.

'' By the fallen tree. They fell out of your bag.''

'' How do you know that you didn't steal them or something?'', Spike said, while squinting his eyes suspiciously towards Bonzai, who drew his ears back and growled.

'' Spike, that's enough'', Grasshopper said, breaking their eye contact.

'' Sorry...''

Grasshopper handed and apple to the famished Growlithe, who greedily munched on it. The other apple was placed into the bag by Supershine. Grasshopper glared at the bag and glared inside of it to think of a reward to give to the helpful pink Stunky. Bonzai's eyes widened since he wasn't expecting a reward, he subconsciously wanted to join her team. Grasshopper stood in front of him, and placed a large Pecha berry in front of him.

'' Here. I want you to have this as a thank you present.''

'' Uh thanks'', he said, with a slight disappointment in his voice.

After smacking his lips the Growlithe was back on his feet and on his way. He left his reward in Supershine's hands, one hundred poke-coins and an Oran berry which she placed into the bag.

'' We should go'', 025 said,'' I really gotta get to uproar forest.''

'' Fine. Come on team'', Grasshopper said,'' Let's go.''

They all gathered in a group, and they began to walk away, leaving Bonzai alone. 025 glanced over his shoulder at the unusually colored Stunky and wondered about his sudden change of attitude, he could only think of one thing, that he would like to join. He knew that just following them and sitting there wouldn't work, since he knew that they would have to ask the team's leader to join with their consent. Otherwise the stunky would have to miss out until he asks.

Now that was out of the picture, 025 began to separate away from the group, and headed towards another pathway out of the woods, and towards Uproar forest. He knew that the surprise that he had in store would excite the other members of the team. Before walking towards the pathway labeled with a sign titled ''Uproar Forest'' he glanced over at Grasshopper.

'' I'll be back in the afternoon. Meet ya guys back at base.''

'' Okay. See ya'', was the reply from the young little mud fish, before she led the team towards base.

Spike was the first to notice that they weren't the only ones alone walking down the pathway. He turned his head and saw the pink ball of fluff walking behind him. It was that pink Stunky that they met in the woods. He made a look on his face, before trotting next to Grasshopper.

'' Hey Hopper, I think you have a stalker'', he whispered.

'' What do you mean?''

'' The stunky... he's following us again.''

Grasshopper lifted and eyebrow and looked behind her, only to see the large body of Supershine, who was eclipsing the sight of Bonzai. She smiled when she saw Grasshopper's face.

'' Hiya!''

'' Uh, hey?'', Grasshopper replied, before she returned to Spike,'' I don't see him.''

'' Well he's there. I just know it.''

'' Why is he following us anyway?''

'' Pst, I dunno. Maybe he's obsessed with you.''

'' What?''

'' Just kidding.''

'' Well if he is, then he is creepy.''

Spike nodded in agreement. It wasn't long before they began to see the view of their home base, and the mail Pelipper on top of the mailbox, dropping off more deliveries. When Grasshopper was on the front lawn, the bird pokemon flew off into the sunlight and headed north but not before gliding through the clouds.

'' Well... more stuff to read I guess'', Grasshopper said.

Only Spike noticed that Bonzai made himself comfortable, at the land across from the base. He placed himself behind a bush to hide from view, but it would fail. The sun would giveaway his hideout, when the sunbeams would hit the plant that he was hiding behind, and sparkles would surround him. Spike rolled his eyes, before walking inside of the base, while bringing in some of the mail that Grasshopper kept dropping on the ground.

Supershine sat in the nest before stretching out her body and relaxed. She was glad to be out of the eerie woods. She was soon accompanied by Spike , who had a serious expression on his face, and seeming like he was hiding something.

'' What's the matter with you?'', she asked.

'' I dunno. Hard to explain really.''

'' Not too difficult for me to understand.''

'' Well, it's about 025. I admit to being a little bit suspicious of him.''

'' What he do?''

'' How he just took off like that to Uproar Forest.''

'' He went to get the surprise remember?''

'' But what if that surprise as he says turns out to be a trap?''

'' Hmm...''

'' You won't understand.''

'' Hey! I can understand just fine.''

Spike sighed and shook his head. She hasn't been around long enough on the team to understand what he was trying to say, plus her oblivion to some things seemed to add to his distrust of this situation to talk about with her. He knew that he had to do some investigating later on.

Later That Day...

025 arrived up the pathway, with a large smile on his face. He was glad that this surprise was going according to plan. With his arms at the back of his head he headed towards Pokemon Square, to take care of the last thing on his mental list. While he walked towards Persian Bank, he was confronted by a large sized purple snake, with concern on his face. A glimmer of suspicion went through his eye. He knew this pokemon. Ekans from Team Meanies... but he wasn't alone. By his side was Medicham. What were they both worked up about? Most likely up to trouble.

025 didn't want to find out. When he was with Finkip, all they did was lead them to trouble, and make up false rumors about them. Distracted he withdrew a bit of currency from Persian and walked towards the stall that was a few feet beside him. The Wigglytuff Friend stall. He needed to buy a few more friend areas to increase recruit numbers.

'' Hello 025 how have you been?'', the Wigglytuff asked.

'' Pretty good, and you?''

'' Fine. How's that little ragamuffin?''

'' What?''

'' The baby finkip. I have seen that she's grown.''

'' Oh she's fine. She's making a lot of friends.''

'' That's good to hear. So what could I do for you today?''

'' I'd like to buy a few more friend areas please.''

'' Well we've got a special on Mount Cleft... and you have been keeping your eye out on the Wild Plains friend area.''

'' I think I'll buy those two!''

'' Okay!''

025 placed the poke-coins on the table before the Wigglytuff clapped her hands, and chanting a few words before speaking to him.

'' Mount Cleft and Wild Plains are now open for your team.''

'' Thank you. Well, see ya later.''

'' Nice doing business with ya. Hope to see you again.''

025 nodded and walked away from the stall, before walking past the many shops in the Square. After crossing a log, he stood outside by the base. At the corner of his eye he saw some movement from a pink colored creature. It was him, the pink colored Stunky. Bonzai looked back, a slightly uneasy look on his face while twitching his ear.

'' What are you doing here?'', 025 asked.

Bonzai didn't know how to respond. He looked at the surroundings around him, to think of an answer, but could only respond with a shrug. 025 sighed, before walking into the base, to see the team feasting on some sandwiches. With a large grin on his face he decided to tell them the good news.

'' Okay Team Warriors. I have an announcement to make!''

'' Ooh what is it?'', Supershine asked.

Bonzai also curious about the commotion inside the base snuck closer towards the window to listen to the conversation.

'' Well I have made arrangements with our friends the Mankeys and they have agreed to expand our base and build us individual bedrooms, since the nest is now too crowded for all of us. They plan to do construction tomorrow, and while they do that we need to go to Uproar forest to collect as many chestnuts as we can. They wouldn't do it for free... I had to agree to give them ten chestnuts per room. They'll start construction tomorrow.''

'' Wow that is great news!'', Supershine said.

Grasshopper and Spike agreed. This night was going to be the last night that they would sleep together in the crowded nest, and have their own space. Spike was glad that he would have his own space to work on some ideas, while Grasshopper was happy that she wouldn't have to clean up her room, which was the front room of the base.

'' In the meantime, I'll cook dinner'', 025 said, before walking off to the kitchen area.

'' I want a pond area in my room, it'd be fun to swim around in'', Grasshopper said.

Spike sighed,'' I just want a desk.''

Supershine giggled,'' Going for the simple things eh?''

'' Yep. What about you?''

'' I dunno. I haven't really thought of that.''

Bonzai began to back away from the window, and slightly began to feel left out, ignoring the fact that he wasn't a member of the team, and really wanted to be one. Before walking back to his little area nearby the base he began to think of an idea. He'd help them find chestnuts... and he knew some floors where there were full of them. He saw the look on their young leader's face when he returned their fruit, and even rewarded him, despite the disappointing gift.

That was it, collecting chestnuts would definitely win Grasshopper's approval. Nodding to himself, he agreed to himself that he would wait until nightfall. That way he could collect as much as he could without being disturbed. He took one last glance at the team through the window before curling himself up in the bushes to rest for the long night ahead...

To Be Continued...