A life-form named Olimar, lives on a planet named Hocotate. He works at a company called Hocotate Freight, and recently returned temporarily from a vacation. He travelled into space with his spaceship: The S.S Dolphin. However, things didn't turn out well, as an asteroid managed to hit Olimar's ship, making him crash land on an uncharted planet some have named: PNF-404. It wasn't all doom and gloom for the space traveller though. Thanks to these strange creatures Olimar named Pikmin, he was able to fix his ship in no time, and return home. However, the company he works for, Hocotate Freight wasn't doing so good. They had become bankrupt because according to Olimar's co-worker Louie, these gold brand pik-pik carrots that he was supposed to deliver were eaten by a "ravenous space bunny". They had to pay off 10, 000 pokos, and all they could do was sell Olimar's ship, the S.S Dolphin. However, Olimar realised that there was treasure back on the planet, and had no choice but to board a new talking ship with his companion, Louie. They were successful in paying off the debt. But after 5 months of the adventure, Their President started becoming very greedy with the amount of money they had. So greedy that he ended up spending more things then he could afford. Causing the company to be in a debt once more. This time they had to pay off 15, 000 pokos. The President really should watch what he spends his money on... It's now time for Olimar and Louie to travel back to the Pikmin Planet.
They have gathered a load of treasures now, they have 7000 pokos. But somehow Louie has gone missing after looking for some food. Olimar is going down to the Garden of Hope to try to find his friend, and find a very invaluable treasure. But that might not be the only thing he finds...
"Bzzzzzrrt! Captain Olimar! My sensors have detected an unknown life form is in the area! You must find it and bring it back for analysis!"
The ship used the speaker on it's hull to communicate with the Captain.
Olimar nodded, and got an army of Pikmin out of the Onions. He proceeded to find this "unknown life form". He didn't need to walk far until finding what looked to be a white unicorn pony unconscious on the ground.
"Oh my. I don't think I've ever seen anything like this. Maybe it's a new specimen on this planet. Whatever it is, I must take it back to the ship for more research."
Olimar uses his whistle to gather up the Pikmin, and tell them to lift up the pony.
However she seems to be waking up...
"Ugh...that certainly was no beauty rest. Why is everything moving?"
After rubbing her eyelids and seeing what was going on, she saw the strange creatures carrying her.
"AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!"
The Pikmin are extremely frightened from the sudden outburst and start frantically running around in circles. Leaving Rarity to drop back onto the ground.
"Oof! What ARE these...things?!"
"Amazing! It talks! Excuse me!"
As soon as Olimar started talking, Rarity began to freak out again. This was going to be interesting alright.
"EEEK! What are you? Some sort of alien?"
"Please calm down, I mean you no harm."
Olimar put his hands out in front of him, trying to get her to relax.
"Then why were your little friends carrying me?"
Olimar proceeds to use the whistle again to gather the Pikmin back to him.
"I apologize for the misunderstanding. You see, I was on a very important mission. The company I work for is bankrupt, and the treasure found on this planet can pay it off. I've received word that a rare treasure is located somewhere in this region, so I am on the look out for it. What about you Miss..uh..oh silly me! I didn't even properly introduce myself! I am Captain Olimar from Planet Hocotate. And these are known as Pikmin."
The Pikmin enthusiastically waved, with a yellow Pikmin climbing on top of Rarity, and tilting his head. Rarity giggled at the Pikmin. They seem to be very cute creatures.
"I'm Rarity from Equestria."
Now this was starting to become interesting for the space captain. Never before had he heard of any planets called Equestria before.
"Equestria? I don't think I'm familiar with that planet..."
Olimar began scratching his chin in thought.
"Incoming Transmission! Captain Olimar! Please return to base camp!"
"What was that?"
Olimar jumped up almost instantly. Usually when the ship had an "Incoming Transmission" something had gone horribly wrong. Better check to see what has happened fast!
"My ship. It must be important! We'll finish this later."
They all ran as fast as they could back to the talking ship.
"Captain Olimar! You've returned! And you brought back the specimen too!"
Rarity gasped. Being called a "specimen"??! That felt insulting to her.
"Is that any way to treat a lady? Honestly!"
"And it talks too! We must analyze it immediately for further research!"
Olimar shook his head. There's no time for this.
"That's not important. What's the emergency?"
"I will play the transmission right away!"
A transmission screen appears, showing Alph. Another life-form who had gone to this planet like Olimar before him.
"I don't have much time! My crew members have been eaten by a mysterious *bzzzzzzrt* I don't know how much longer I can hold *bzzzzzzzrt* Nearly all the Pikmin I have *bzzzzzzzrt* If anyone gets this message, please *bzzzzzzzrt*"
The transmission then cuts out. This can't be any kind of good...
"Who was that?"
Rarity asked out of curiosity.
"A friend of mine who helped me out of a really tough situation. He needs my help!"
"I can help too!"
"I appreciate the offer, but this is far too dangerous for someone like you to handle, and I don't want anyone else to get hurt."
Olimar had already lost his companion, and now a friend who had helped him out in the past. The last thing he wants is to lose someone else.
"Back home, me and my friends have always worked as a team to stop whatever is trying to take over Ponyville! I insist you take me with you!"
Olimar sighed. Looks like he had no choice.
"If you think that's the case, then there's no stopping you I guess. I could use all the help I could get since Louie has been missing for a while."
"Who's Louie?"
"He's my co-worker. He went to find some food for us but he hasn't come back. Probably ate everything no doubt. Where ever he is, I hope he's alright."
They then started travelling across the Garden of Hope, with Rarity beginning to explain more about where she comes from. Olimar was very intrigued about this new discovery. This is definitely something he's going to tell his family!
"So you're actually from another dimension? That's fascinating! What's your world like?"
"Well it's usually peaceful in Ponyville when it's not in danger. Not that Ponyville's always in danger I mean. I run a fashion boutique and make dresses for my clients. What about you? What's your world like?"
"Ah, well to be perfectly honest, I work for a delivery company back on Hocotate. I decided I needed a vacation, but my ship collided with an asteroid and crashed on this planet. I was able to escape thanks to the help of my Pikmin, but my boss used up all the company's money and then some. And so he sent me and Louie back here to repay the debt by collecting these treasures on this planet. We arrived with the company's ship that you've already been acquainted with."
"Why that's awful! Back in Ponyville there's a spa I regularly go to. I think you look like you could relax."
"Honestly, I'd like that."
The antenna on Olimar's helmet started flashing. It seems they are coming close to where the transmission was sent.
"The source of the transmission seems to be coming from this area. I suggest we start making our way before sundown hits."
"Why is that?"
"Because once night falls, this area becomes much more dangerous. The nocturnal creatures are more active."
"This place is filled with creatures?"
"Oh yes. Big ones that can eat you if you're not careful."
"Eek!"
Rarity started to shake in fear. She didn't want to get eaten by strange creatures!
"Oh don't worry. I've dealt with these creatures thanks to my Pikmin. But it's still a good idea to be careful."
"Suddenly this place makes the Everfree Forest seem tame compared to this!"
*TO BE CONTINUED*