Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: The Great Desert War

Chapter 1

~Transition~
~Reona's POV~

Kizone, Kumo, and my team returned to town, nearly getting attacked by the Exploration Teams that waited for us. Kizone explained to them what was truly going on.

"What? We were duped?" Adrianna asked.

"Yes. This whole ordeal was but a diversion to lead us toward the opposite direction," Kizone said.

"Kramzak and hoard of goons are beginning to break through the wall. If we don't do something now, we'll all die," Kumo said, frightened by the thought.

"Kizone. If I may suggest," I began, "let us, Team Element, go to the deserty region and fight that oversized scorpion."

"Wow. She is nuts," Czar said, shocked by what I said.

Everyone began muttering to each other about my sudden decision. "SILENCE!" Kizone shouted, annoyed, which made everyone stop immediately. "Reona, for what reason do you have to wanting to go to a place that is the enemy's territory?"

"Well...the same reason as any other Pokemon, to protect the continent from the Desert Lord himself. We've bested Kramzak's goons time after time again; we can do this," I said with confidence.

"...very well... If you truly feel that way, then I shall not stop you," Kizone said. "But if you are to enter that oversized stone castle, you must have proof of membership."

"Huh. Sounds like a night club," I joked. "Anyway, where can we get one?"

"There have been rumors of an oasis in the desert that homes a lone hut. Though these rumors have been unproven and thus presumed false," Kizone explained.

"So we just go to this hut?" I asked. "Easy enough." I turned to face my teammates who nodded at me with anticipation. "We're ready for anything."

"Well...I suggest you go get some rest then. You're going to need it," Kizone said.

~Transition~

Hey, you there, voice?

I am. You are going into battle aren't you?

Yeah. I'm actually kinda nervous.

Don't be. I feel confident that you'll do fine if not better.

So Mother said that we were destined to meet each other. That's actually very exciting.

Tell me about it. I've wanting to meet you for a long time now, but Pokemon World laws prohibit...don't they?

So how did you meet Mother since you seem to know her?

Funny you should ask, I met her by accident. I was doing my usual morning runs around the region, but I got struck by lightning that came completely out nowhere. I landed in Mother's playground which was very soft, I had to admit. Mother took me in and nursed me back to full strength; I felt slightly embarrassed by it, but I needn't feel rude at the time.

Huh. Well. I am glad you pointed me to the Serperior. If it wasn't for her, I was sure Kizone would have destroyed me.

If he had, I would have to do the same to him.

Huh? Wow. Its morning already.

Well good luck. And I hope I talk to you tonight.

Same here.

~Transition~
~Kizone's POV~

Kumo and I awaited for Team Element so we could give them the rundown of the mission after they recieved the "Proof of Membership". Kumo pestered me with a question which by now he has asked 20 times.

"Again, how the heck do you plan on winning this war with very minimum Exploration Teams?" Kumo asked impatiently.

I backfisted him to silence him, knocking him out. "I'll explain. I sent a letter to the FET to send any available Exploration Teams to help in the fight," I said. "I got an immediate reply from the chairman himself. He's sending over Teams Charm, PokePals, Slash, Skull (I honestly don't know why), the Wigglytuff Guild, and some admins from FET itself. Even the Chairman has decided to take a stand against the menacing monsters of the desert."

"Wait. Samurott himself is coming here!" Kumo shouted in astonishment. "Oh...and that Team Charm..."

"I suggest you set aside you pitiful grudge for now. I do not Lopunny and her group leaving because of your rudeness," I intimidated, startling the spider.

I took a notice that Team Element were coming out of their house packed and ready to go.

"Hey, guys," Reona said with a more confident voice.

"Welcome, Reona, I'm glad to you still full of energy," I said with a smile.

"So how are we going to take down the army?" Ethereal asked.

I took out a map of the desert, an X-mark marking the location of the castle.

"After you go see the oasis, you'll make your way toward the castle and traverse through it. You need to find Kramzak's lair and take him down," I explained the plan. "That should get the army to surrender and ultimately end the war. Their laws are much like a chess game; capture the king, its checkmate."

"How do you know about chess?" Reona asked, making chuckle.

"I might've read a few pages of your diary. Which reminds me, you should probably hide that thing better next time," I mocked, recieving a glare from Reona. Putting the joke aside I continued, "Anyway, if all else fails, you must take OUT Kramzak."

"You mean kill him?" Jun asked, gulping at the idea.

"Indeed," I said.

Suddenly the ground began to shake.

~Transition~
~Kizone's Pidove's POV~

I saw it with my own eyes. I have been flying around this large desert since midnight and couldn't the castle Kizone told me to find. That is, until it rose from under the sands. I was really spooked by how big it was. I rushed out of sight and toward Kizone immediately to tell him the news.

~Transition~
~Reona's POV~

After the quake subsided, I quickly turned to Kizone. "What was that?" I asked, still in shock.

A bird landed beside Kizone, whispering to him. He nodded to the bird and signalled it to leave for home.

"Kramzak's castle has finally risen from the depths of the sands," Kizone said with a serious on his face. "We don't have much time now; you must get going immediately. The time for war is drawing near."

"Don't worry, we can handle it," I said with nerve. "Because we're..."

"TEAM ELEMENT!" we shouted in unison, showing our Exploration Team Badges.

"Good. Get going now," Kizone said, pointing us the way toward the desert.

We wasted no time to leave; we had our mission. It was time for the big fight. Us...against Desert Lord Kramzak.

To be continued...