Taffy's Links
Taffy's closest friend is Pepper. Their association began after a particularly strong and unseasonable storm knocked the unlucky Metapod loose from the tree they'd made their cocoon in. Because their shell is so hard, Taffy suffered no physical damage from the tumble. They were just completely miserable - cold and wet and totally unable to move from the grass where they'd fallen, Taffy couldn't do anything but lie on the ground and stare forlornly up at the branches they'd so recently occupied. They were also afraid. A lone metapod lying on the grass is an easy target for predators! Thankfully though, they didn't have to lay there long. Within a few hours Taffy was discovered by Pepper - out on her morning constitutional - and the Pikipek instantly guessed what had happened. While Pepper was too small to move Taffy by herself, she was at least strong enough to push them across the damp grass and into the relative safety of a bush before returning to Firth for help. Several minutes later saw a dedicated team of strangers hoisting the jubilant bug Pokemon back up into their tree and securing them with sturdy rope. Taffy could only blink their thanks to their rescuers, but the message was clear enough for everyone involved to understand. Taffy was especially grateful to Pepper - they'd initially been quite frightened when the bird Pokemon had showed up, what with bugs and birds being natural enemies. But instead of hurting them, Pepper had gone out of her way to HELP them, and Taffy will never forget that. These days, Pepper often stops by to check on the Metapod, perching on a branch next to them and just hanging out for a few minutes before continuing on her way. Taffy very much looks forward to the day that they emerge from their cocoon so that they can tell the Pikipek how much it all means to them!