[I]'Guess it's too late to turn back, it'd just be a waste of time.'[/I] Desmond thought to himself, mildly depressed by the minor hunger pains that were now pestering him. He lifted his head, simply keeping a smile as his Pokemon looked at him, concerned. "I'm fine, don't worry." He assured, beginning to walk again. Fluff was skeptical, glancing at Pip, who glanced back. The two simply decided to follow, not having too much reason to doubt he was going to be okay. Though Fluff soon looked up at Klauser, with a dark look on her face. As the Crobat looked back, it simply stared for a moment, becoming nervous from the look.

[B]"Flaaf..!"[/B] Fluff licked her lips, apparently having implied that she, or possibly Desmond, might eat him if they got too hungry. Klauser's eyes shifted into an expression of shock, the small Pokemon moving itself closer to Desmond's neck to try and hide slightly from the Flaaffy below. He rubbed up again his trainer's neck, looking for reassurance that such a thing wouldn't happen, and Desmond scratching his head with a lone finger was enough to calm him for the most part. Though Desmond seemed a little concerned as he turned his head and saw Klauser's expression. "Something wrong, little guy?" 

Klauser shook it's small form, denying anything being wrong. Desmond looked back towards the path, accepting the response. Fluff snickered, Pip soon following in her wake thinking the Crobat's reaction was hilarious. Klauser glared at them, rather irritated about their behavior. He decided against doing anything... At least for now. He screeched at them, making sure they knew to watch their backs at night. But that threat only made them laugh more.

Though, suddenly, Pip's snickering stopped. His ears perked up, a small whine escaping him that caught Desmond's attention. He turned, looking at the Herdier curiously. "What is it, boy?" He asked, Pip simply staring into the trees while still whining. Fluff listened carefully, but caught no sound. but Klauser did, now hiding in Desmond's hair, much to his distress. "H-Hey! Get out of there!" Desmond demanded, about to try and grab his Pokemon as he continued speaking. "Seriously, what has you so worried-"

Desmond paused, hearing the sound coming from the trees. A shriek of some kind, though from what, he had no idea. But if he was hearing it now, then that could only mean one thing, and one thing only.

[Center]It was getting closer.[/Center]

Suddenly, a girl came from the trees, causing Desmond's eyes to widen. Klauser screeched and quickly flew away, Pip and Fluff also making sure they'd avoid the incoming human. Which left Desmond in the way, and as the only person for her to connect with, she, of course, knocked him over. 

Desmond grunted as he hit the ground; Thankfully managing to prevent his head from slamming onto the dirt road, even if his elbows were now a little sore. He blinked, before looking up and momentarily staring at the girl on top of him. "Aah...." He was somewhat speechless, having to take a moment to grasp for words. 

Klauser hid behind Pip, who barked at the girl without doing much else. However, Fluff was rather angry with the sudden attack on her trainer, slowly approaching the poor girl while releasing a low, un-amused cry.

Desmond, noticing this, shifted one arm and put it out towards the Flaaffy, shaking his head. "No! Fluff, don't!" He commanded, watching as she halted at his command. He sighed in relief, looking back up as he managed to speak to the girl who possibly could have just gotten fried by a Thunderbolt if Fluff had continued. 

"A-... Are you alright?"