Fire. It spreads wildly, killing all that it reaches with its burning fingers. Despite my best efforts, the water pokemon I capture are never strong enough to calm the raging flames. Even Latias's psychic powers can't hold back the flames.
Oblivia has been burning for days. There are only four rangers stationed in the entire region, and we've become spread far too thin. I've been protecting Renbow Island with all I have, but it has slowly succumbed to the flames engulfing the region. Calling upon all the legendaries I can, Latias, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, I've managed to keep this island safer than the others, but that hardly says anything considering that Sophian Island is nothing but rubble and ash. The Ranger Union had promised to send over Wendy, Sven, and Keith to help out, but that was days ago. Keith should have come to the region with me when I was sent as backup months ago since the Union considers us as partners, but apparently some mission came up for him in Fiore. I haven't heard from him in a week, and I was worried about him until the Union promised that he'd be sent over here. Wendy is known as the "Flying Ranger" so the fact that she isn't here yet is something to worry over. She's the best at flying and could've been here within the day. Sven should have come in with Wendy, and he is one person who takes every mission seriously, punctuality included. He should be here!
Ben went to Dolce Island just before the league promised reinforcements. I haven't heard from him since. Pinchers that have battled me gloat about sinking Dolce Island, but that's impossible! Sinking an entire island is not something that you can just do! It would explain so much though...No! Ben is alive! I refuse to believe that a fellow ranger could've succumbed to this monstrosity. He's just been too busy to call in; that's all! I know that I'm lucky if I call in once a day!
Summer went to enlist the help of the legendary bird trio and Ho-oh. I've been hearing shrieks that can only belong to Zapdos these past few hours, so I can only believe that she is on her way to success. I'm not worried about her. Between the legendary Latios and Celebi, she is more than safe. Rand...I wish I could be so sure about him. He's on Mitonga Island, the only other settled island that is still salvageable. He may have experience, but energy runs low with his older age. I pray that my fears are unfounded for the sake of his family, but he missed his check in time which was five hours ago.
Me? I'm absolutely dying out here. I'm famished and tired, but I'm constantly running around. Sweat trickles down my entire body as I work nonstop to salvage what's left of this island. With Latias and the legendary beasts by my side, I should've been tearing through the Pinchers like nothing. Alas, the only legendary currently with me is Latias. The others have split up in order to protect the people and pokemon from the fires. The water pokemon that I've summoned to combat the fires are nearly as exhausted as I am. Suicune has stopped by every so often to contribute a Hydro Pump, but not enough significant progress has been made. With the water pokemon on the verge of collapsing, my hands are tied. I can't save their homes, but the people's and pokemon's lives can be saved. Halting in combating the fires for a moment, I summon an Alakazam using its ranger sign.
"Alakazam, my friend Cherry the pachirisu is going to show you where this island's people and pokemon are hiding. Send them to the Ranger Union in Almia; send Cherry too! Please. There isn't much time yet!" I plead hoarsely.
Alakazam nodded gravely. Sighing in relief, I call over Cherry and instruct her to guide Alakazam to the inhabitants of the island omitting the fact that I'll probably never see him again. The little guy would never go if he knew that I'm being left behind. Giving him one last pat on the head, I send him off. Within minutes, I'm surrounded by all of the legendaries that I summoned. The dog trio being here told me that all of the island's inhabitants are safe, and my breathing got a little easier. There's still work to be done though.
"As much as I don't want to say this, we have to leave right now. We are sitting ducks if we don't..."
Raikou looks at me sadly. He doesn't want to leave his home, but he knows that it's the right thing to do. Sighing sadly, I walk over to the beast and pull him into one last hug.
"I won't fault you for refusing to leave your home. Goodbye, my friend," I whimper out.
Raikou gives me a heartfelt head but before disappearing into the tree line. Tears stream down my face. The first legendary that I encountered in this region is going to be gone forever, but I can't ask him to leave his homeland to be devoured by flames. No, Raikou is going to die valiantly fighting the deadly flames like the hero that I've come to know and love. I bow my head slightly for a moment in remembrance of my friend before looking at the others. Two thirds of the dog trio and Latias still look to me for the next order, and I gladly take the opportunity to shove my goodbyes out of my head. There will be time to mourn later if I survive.
"Well how touching," a sarcastic voice came from above.
I gasp, "Purple Eyes!"
"Hello there Kate," he says as he revs up his energy cannon. "I must say that it's been an honor fighting you. Too bad you're finished."
He lets loose a horrific beam, and I am frozen in place. Suicune notices my lack of mobility and knocks me out of the way, taking the hit for me. Her pained cries tug at my heart, and I can only watch the heartbreaking scene through tear-filled eyes. When it was all said and done, Suicune's body was charred so much that it was completely black. The majestic North Wind will no longer blow.
I sit there numb. Suicune dies because of my incapability to even move. Nothing registers in my brain until I see Entei leap up to attack purple eyes only to get sliced in half. A fresh wave of grief rips through my soul, but it also jumpstarts my body. I scramble onto Latias's back, and we take off into the skies with Purple Eyes on our tail.
Purple Eyes isn't playing around. He sends skarmory, pidgeot, and other vicious birds to distract me while attacking with his plasma cannon. Even with Latias's help, we couldn't help but take a few hits. As soon as Mitonga Island appears, I order her to land. She's taken too many hits, and I'll be damned if one of my closest friends dies because I ignored her injuries.
The landing was a rough one, but we manage to survive. I try to send Latias away to hide, but she refuses to leave my side. I stroke her neck affectionately as I scope out our surroundings. The town has been reduced to smoldering ashes. The fire had left because there was nothing else to destroy, but I still see flames on the horizon.
"Enjoying the view? I agree; the destruction is beautiful," Purple Eyes drawls as he comes into view. "I must say; you rangers have been thorns in my sides from day one. It's a delight to see all of you squirm before your deaths."
Deaths? He's...he's been killing our rangers off?!
"Those other Top Rangers were impressive despite the fact that they fell too," he continues. "They were quite impressive fliers, but I'm unstoppable with this!" He takes a moment to put on gold armor. Wait...the Gold Amor?"Hmm. So you recognize this armor? Perhaps you aren't as clueless as the others had been. Those two younger trainers had no idea what they were up against, and they fell rather quickly. That one other ranger fell when the Societea fell. You are all alone, Kate. Don't worry, I shall remedy that soon. Come now, Mewtwo!"
A feline purple pokemon came into view. It exuded a dark aura, and I couldn't help but take a step back. Nonetheless, I stand tall and proud while reading my styler. If I can capture Darkrai, I can capture Mewtwo.
"Capture on!"
Mewtwo attacks me viciously, and I can barely get a loop around it. Latias manages to get an attack in every now and again, but I try to keep her away from Mewtwo. She doesn't manage to help me much.
The capture is impossible. Even with the Vatonage Styler, Mewtwo remains practically unresponsive to the feelings of friendship that I try to convey. It relentlessly hits me with numerous shadow balls and psychics. Finally, I can't take it anymore. One particularly strong shadow ball leaves me bloodied and unable to breath. Latias cries out in fear, and I know no more.