The Legend of the 'Mon: A Link to Hoenn

Homecoming

I'd finally returned home after having helped Link save Zelda. I gave him Elise's Pokéball, letting her stay with him. They seemed to genuinely be in love with each other. I had never expected them to grow so close so quickly. I mean, they had just met each other only 6 days prior. But, regardless, I was happy for them, and I hoped they would stay together. Seeing Elise or Link hurt by the other would sicken me, especially if it were Elise. Maybe someday soon Zen and I will have that level of a relationship. Right now, all we have is just a close friendship teetering on the edge of a serious relationship. We hug, and she occasionally kisses my cheek, but that's it. We have never gone as far as Elise and Link have.

I put the matter out of my mind as I finally figured out where I needed to go to start my quest to become the Hoenn Pokémon League Champion. The first gym was in Rustboro City, run by Roxanne. She used Rock type Pokémon, so I would need a Water or Grass type Pokémon to do well against her. I walked down the road, trying to find a good Pokémon to bring with me. I chuckled to myself, wishing the Song of Summoning worked here. Sadly, it did not. I was walking along the road, watching the clouds when suddenly the sky flashed, and a gash appeared, and it looked like I was back in Hyrule. I felt a familiar presence in my head. It was Elise's presence.

'Alex, can you hear me?'

'Yes, I can. What do you want?'

'You sound surprised.'

'That's because I am. I wasn't expecting to hear your voice in my head anytime soon, let alone not even a few days after I got back.'

'True. I would not have contacted you, or opened the rift if it were not a life or death situation.'

'Oh...oh my. What did Link do?'

I laughed to myself at my own joke.

'So what is this life or death situation?'

'I can feel a major threat concentrating on you. It is something very dangerous. You will need a weapon beyond your Pokémon.'

The sky glowed bright, and I saw the Fire Wand floating down towards me.

'So you're sending me the Wand?'

'Because it is the most versatile weapon, and it seems to have a second power in your place. Not only does it cast the fire spells Link saw on the scroll, it also has the ability to summon legendary Pokémon to fight for you for a moment or two, then disappear.'

'Wow. I didn't know that. Thank you then'

'You're welcome, Alex. And remember this... Link and I may be together, but that does not mean I do not care for you now.'

'Thanks again. Also, treat Link well. He'll do the same. And keep the guy safe.'

'I will Alex. You be safe too. I feel the danger growing stronger each passing day.'

'I will be careful. Have a good time in Hyrule, and say hi to Zelda for me.'

'Sure thing Alex. Have a good time in Hoenn.'

'Talk to you soon?'

'Maybe Alex...Maybe.'

'I'll take that.'

She laughed in my head. Her laughter was almost as sweet as Zelda's. I chuckled to myself again, surprised that I was comparing those two, when I should have been focusing on Zen. The sky flashed again, and the gash disappeared, along with the feeling of Elise in my head. I called Charlie and Allison back into their Pokéballs. With the Fire Wand in hand, and Zen at my side, I continued down the road leading to Rustboro City, getting ready to take on Roxanne.

END OF CHAPTER ONE