The night was very still with not even a breeze the ruffle the little foliage in the setting. Large amounts of earth had risen from the ground a long time ago, created by the proud Groundon himself while fighting the sea basin Pokemon Kyogre. It was only by chance that the rocks formed into the shape of a bird that was then modified by early humans to look identical to a Lugia. It's sharp features dulled over time but still held a powerful look and aura to it. It's stand itself look mighty. With body crouched and wings raised wide at each side it looked as thought it was about the take flight. A distinctive feature about the mass statue was that it's eyes were made out of different material then rock.

It was made from a unknown jewel, blue with electricity and energy coursing threw it. You would expect today's humans to remove and study it, but attempts to even pull the stone out were impossible. Any human, or even Pokemon who approached it received a horrible shock that rendered anyone unconscious. It would even go threw fibers that didn't conduct any electricity. And even if one did get a hold of it the eyes would be almost impossible to remove, held firm and still. The value of this stone was high, very high, and many people tried and failed to obtain the rare prize. But no one has yet succeeded…

A certain girl named Cinder had learned about these stones, one who lived far away from such a location. She didn't know how they were so important but all she knew was she wanted to get her hands on them. But of course it would be impossible to, everything she heard about the it lead her to think it was unlikely she would be able to ether. But she heard that a certain organization was paying well for anyone who retrieved at least one, their advertisement said that if a willing person returned a stone to them they would make sure the person was set for life. No worrying about money or financial expenses, it was a deal she couldn't refuse. Being a sixteen year old she didn't seem like the one who would travel to far away from home, but she had to. The easy life was tempting.

And now here she was, her Mightyena traveling beside her as she reached the lone mountain. She had everything in hand including ropes, food, packs, climbing gear and tools. Cinder had to start from the base, lacking a helicopter that would help her go forward. So she relied on her Blaziken's Rock Climb and strength to make her way up. Her Mightyena ran up the slop easily, her strong and lean body launching her near the top. Cinder's own features allowed her to endue and avoid any accidents on this venture. Tall and flexible she had enough stamina to keep up with her Pokemon as worked their way upward. When she finally reached the base of the statue she fell on her hands and knees and gasped for air.

Her Mightyena panted and her Blaziken checked on it's trainer to make sure she was fine. After receiving a pat on the back by fire-type she gave it a reassuring smile.

"I'm fine Blaziken," she then turned her gaze to the huge formation of the Lugia.

Her mouth fell open as she looked at it's huge size, it's long neck above her head. Cinder looked at the head and she noticed it was facing northward. The sea was in that direction, and Cinder pondered about the fact that this legendary was known to live in the depths of the salty waters. After a slight tilt of the head as she thought she got off of her hands and knees and brushed herself off. She was in her climbing suit, or as she called it, her 'adventure suit'. With short brown pants and a tank top to cover her top half. Placing her hands on her hips she thought of a way to get to the head, where the jewels were located. She knelt down and patted her Mightyena's head as she allowed her creative side to take control of her mind.

Chosen one….

The wind hissed and Cinder blinked her eyes as she heard the voice. Mightyena looked up at it's trainer and gave a whimper, unaware of what diverted her trainer from the petting. Standing up to the Pokemon's dismay Cinder looked around before shrugging.

"Maybe it was all in my head…"

"Blaze!" The Blaziken called.

"Hm?"

"Blaziken!"

Pointing toward a the long tail of the Lugia Cinder smiled and snapped her fingers. "Good idea!"

All three climbed up the body, the stone feeling smooth at touch as they climbed onto it. Cinder paid attention the minor features that made the statue so complex. It was like art, and she loved art, though she couldn't draw well herself. The reached the neck which started to go over the edge of the mountain and her heart rate increased, she was lucky she wasn't afraid of heights. Mightyena was cautious and so was Blaziken, all crouching as they made their way toward the large head. Blaziken was the first one to reach it, he hesitated before lowering the front half of his body and peeking at the face. The mouth was a gap of course, it's eyes made from jewels staring off into the distance.

"Stay where you are Blaziken," Cinder ordered.

Blaziken nodded and went still, glancing down at the land far below him. Cinder smiled reassuringly once their eyes met as she made it to where he was.

"OK, now, let's see if we can try this, I have a feeling that I can do it!"

"Might!" Mightyena stopped about four feet away from them and laid down on the round stone.

"Good girl," Cinder complemented.

She had already preplanned this, just incase her or Blaziken had some trouble Mightyena would have more time to escape. Both were loyal and well-trained Pokemon, useful and good editions to her team.

"Now, let's get this crystal," Cinder said. "Hold onto my waist Blaziken."

Blaziken did as she commanded, placing his claw-like hands around her waist and keeping her lower body where is was as she leaded down to examine the eyes. Cinder's heart thumped faster as she felt herself hung over the statue, if she made a small mistake, or if Blaziken got the least bit distracted she would fall.

Upside down now and facing the massive head she met eyes and eyes with the stone beast. It's expression was quite fierce and serious. It looked so much like the real-thing, though she never saw the real thing she knew a little of what it looked like from pictures. Cinder gulped and reached out to grab one of it's eyes. Expecting a shock or force that would pull her away she instead felt it pull her in, like a magnet is pulled toward it's opposite.

Soon….

The voice came again, and Cinder inwardly shuddered.

"Blaze?" The fire-type tilted his head as he felt his master quiver in his hold.

"It's nothing Blaziken," she quickly answered.

Hand still close to one jewel her eyes slowly widened as she saw the dark blue tint turn into a dark shade of pink.

"What…?"

She never heard of it having this type of reaction to a human or Pokemon's touch. Maybe she could pull it out, really pull it out!

Encouraged now she touched the jewel, immediately her eyes glazed over and she fell limp as she drifted into unconsciousness.

"BLAZE!" Blaziken raised his human and put her in his arms, the jewel was firmly grasped in her right hand.

The electricity that sparked inside the jewel emerged from it and entered her body. Energy from it coursed threw her limbs, her organs, her brain even. Her eyes shot open and she gave a silent scream. Body now being enveloped by a pink light she was raised into the air by a unknown force. Both Blaziken and Mightyena's mouths were agape as they looked at their master as she slowly started to…. Change. From her body white feathers emerged, her face changed into a beak-like mouth and a pink mask covered both eyes. A tail grew and her feet became longer. Cinder's face was a mask of agony, the pink that glowed from them turning into her normal pupils and whites, and she finally made a noise. It didn't sound human though, not at all.

It was a bird-like call, and it was one with pain and confusion mixed into the cry. Blaziken and Mightyena shut their eyes momentarily, but when they opened them a small baby Lugia was revealed, not a normal one a shiny Lugia. It's spikes, mask and under belly pink in coloring. The jewel that was once beautiful and mysterious faded and turned into nothing more then a rock before falling into a small river below. Both Pokemon were dumbfounded by the turn of events, but thankfully Blaziken reacted first. The baby Lugia fell and Blaziken had to step forward a little to catch her. There was a small close call before both were balanced and Blaziken was carrying his trainer back to flat land. Mightyena followed, her face still frozen in shock.

"Ohhhhh," Cinder moaned as her new body was lain on the ground beside the Lugia monument.

~She looks like the statue,~ Mightyena barked after a moment of pause.

~She does…~ Blaziken gazed at the statue then back at his master.

~What do we do?~ Mightyena asked.

Cinder gave another moaned and opened her eyes, they looked like her original ones for a second before the pupils shape themselves like a Lugia's, then it turned a dark blue.

Her gaze shifted to the both of them. "Guys…?"

She still knew human speech! Her mouth and vocals formed the words perfectly. Would her voice change like her eyes did? Both Pokemon wondered this.

"What… happened? I feel…. Strange…"

There was a pause then before Cinder dipped into unconsciousness once again.

~What are we going to-,~ Mightyena was about to ask again before the sound of a air vehicle could be heard.

A bright light suddenly shot at them, it made both of their eyes narrow due to it being night and them being unprepared for the flash. Both felt something sharp prick their sides and before they knew it they were out, a needle with liquid at the ends revealed as they themselves fell into a deep and dreamless sleep. Cinder woke up again, her eyes slowly turning upward to see a shadow of a man crouching beside her. Then darkness…