Brushstrokes | Mina & Stephanie
@shestumbled
There was something about the Lush Jungle that brought about a sense of calm in some people. Famous for its abundance of ingredients, it was a popular location for culinary inclined individuals. But there was the small rumor that floated around Akala Island about a certain trial captain coming here to take advantage of the wild Comfey’s Aromatherapy technique. Well, it wasn’t so much of a rumor to Mina. After all, she heard it straight from that particular trial captain when she agreed to share her secret with her; a small clearing in the jungle where the floral Pokemon liked to gather.
How that rumor spread as quickly as it did, Mina had no idea. But she wasn’t about to let it bother her. Nothing could shake her relaxed state right now. This felt great! It was as though mother nature herself was lending her energy for the teenager to absorb as a warm fuzzy feeling.
This moment of tranquility was fleeting however, when a piercing scream was heard from the underbrush, snapping Mina out of her daze. The screaming continued for longer and grew louder until Mina could spot a pinkish color among the green shrubs, coming closer at a fast pace. That scream didn’t sound like anything that she imagined would come from another particular trial captain.
The sounds of racing footsteps and heavy breathing soon joined the screams and a rustle from a nearby bush caused Mina to turn her head back. Another girl, looking panicked and frightened, emerged from the greenery, seemingly out of breath.
“Yo, you alr-?” Mina began to ask, feeling concerned for the girl, but she was interrupted by a plea for assistance from her.
