It was twilight when the first signs of a legendary Pokemon passing by were visible. Firstly, people living near the newly developed fishing village could not believe their eyes because, for the first time, their nets have come up empty. The people living near the famed Petalburge Forest were astonished to see that no Pokemon were playing by the huge trees. But the most suspicious sign of all came when a beautifully patterned feather that was flame red and forest green with tints of gold came floating downwards into the waiting hands of a village leader. People stared in wonder. They knew something was up but they didn't know what.
The next day, the Poke-ringer competition participants might have noticed that the winds were patterned more strangely than usual – but, like most signs, they were ignored. If the participants had looked further up, beyond the ring balloon, they might have noticed a brightly coloured shape in the sky. But, of course, they didn't.
Meanwhile…
Ho-Oh grumbled under its breath. Moltres had dared him again. This dare was more outrageous than the other one set for him the previous day. Luckily, his bestie, Articuno was there to advise him. Like always. Ho-Oh thought, grimacing. He should really help his friend out some time. Ho-Oh was particularly protestant about this dare, mostly because he hated wandering into human territory. Of course, it hadn't always been like that. A long time ago, humans worshipped him like a god. But it had to be in a city where a ghost gym leader was. Ho-Oh thought sarcastically. Then a very wicked band of people tried to steal him. Ho-Oh shuddered at the memory. It had been a terrible day. The bad people had burnt the temple dedicated to legendary Pokemon down. That was when Ho-Oh decreed that he would never reveal himself to mankind again.
Ho-Oh cursed Moltres under his breath. Because Ho-Oh "ran away" that night, Moltres thought it was because of the fire. If you don't know, Moltres is a legendary fire Pokemon. Anyway, Ho-Oh spotted the object that he was supposed to fetch for the dare. The dare was that Ho-Oh shall find a Bonsly and keep it happy until the next day, or be unworthy of the title legendary Pokemon. The unwary Bonsly was a few metres away. Just a little closer…
Swoosh! A large bird like Pokemon with lightning jags on its back swooped on top of Bonsly and scooped it up in its large talons. Ho-Oh cursed out loud. Zapdos was Moltres friend – therefore Ho-Oh' s enemy. No doubt that they were making things harder for him on purpose.
With a cry, Ho-Oh plunged down towards Zapdos. Zapdos grinned, showing his teeth and prepared to attack Ho-Oh with a thunder. Just then, a little voice was heard, weeping. It cried, "Bonsly, bonn, wahhh!!!" The little Pokemon was waking up! As soon as it felt the crackle of energy surrounding Zapdos, it was afraid. Afraid that Zapdos would carry it to who knows where and separate it from its mum.
Zapdos hesitated in its attack. That was the opening Ho-Oh was waiting for. With a screech he let loose a powerful psybeam. Zapdos's eyes narrowed. Suddenly, it disappeared. Ho-Oh seethed as he realized Zapdos had used teleport. It would be hard to find Bonsly now.
Probably my longest story yet. Hope you've enjoyed it. Next chapter coming…
