Prologue
The young girl shuddered. No wind blew in this paralysed future, but a sense of foreboding sent shivers down her spine.
"Are you sure this is the right place?"
Her voice cracked a little with fear, and it was obvious to her companion she was scared. He chuckled softly under his breath; she always was one to wear her heart on her sleeve. Can I blame her though? he thought with a prickle of guilt. She was barely into her teenage years, let alone ready to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders. If it wasn't for her ability, if it wasn't for him, she wouldn't even be here…
The reptilian creature shook his head. It was too late for that now. If I could turn back time… he thought regretfully, then snickered to himself. Wasn't that exactly what he was going to do?
"Hello?"
He blushed slightly as he realised she was still awaiting an answer. Coughing awkwardly, he replied.
"Of course I'm sure. When have I ever been wrong?"
The girl grinned.
"You really want me to answer that?"
"Not if you value your life"
She laughed a little, and some of the fear seemed to evaporate.
"Seriously though," She began, her expression becoming grim once more, "Where's Celebi? You don't think-?"
"Silly human~!" A high pitched voice called from the shadows of what could've once been a tree, "You didn't really think those idiots could've caught little ol' me, did you?"
A pink, fairy-like creature flitted over to the girl and her companion. The male leafed-lizard shook his head in mock despair.
"We could only hope"
The hovering being was about to slap him playfully, when she suddenly stopped, and her eyes grew round and wore a grave expression.
"They're coming," She hissed
"Who? Who's co-" He cut short as he heard a familiar laughter in the distance. It was full of malice.
"The Sableye! Celebi, quickly…" He trailed off as he saw she was already preparing they're escape.
"In a few moments, the Passage of Time will appear. When it comes, you two jump in as fast as possible. Don't worry about me," She added hastily as she saw him open his mouth to protest, "I can't be caught, remember?"
Something brushed his side, and he saw that his human companion had come to stand beside him. A looming, threatening shape stood before them, single eye staring with a mixture of triumph and scorn.
"So I've finally found you"
The pair took a pace backwards.
"You two outlaws gave me quite chase"
Another pace.
"You certainly get around a lot"
And another.
"But now I've got you"
FLASH!
In a fraction of a second, the Dimensional Hole appeared, swallowing the two companions, and disappeared.
"Wh-whoa! Are you okay?"
"No… I-I think I'm bleeding…"
"Please! Hold on! We're almost there!"
"I can't!"
"No!"
"Waaahhh!"
