Note: After this chapter, the story will be split into several POVs. This may change between chapters.
May and Brendan arrived at Mauville to, surprisingly, not as much people as Birch said. They all had a black and purple uniform, similar of that to Team Aqua and Magma, but with the words "Ascension" on the front.
"They don't seem to bad," May said to Brendan, "we can take them on easy!"
"Now hold on," Brendan replied, "first looks aren't really the greatest impression, y'know. I think it's better to watch them first, see what they're up to. They might be leaving soon."
"Yeah, but-"
"So, how are things going in Rustboro?" A voice said, which seemed to come from these "Ascension" people.
"No reply." Brendan thought to himself. "Who's the guy talking to?"
"No leads on the kid, at all?"
"Oh, a radio" he thought again.
"Sky Pillar, is that where he is?" the voice continued.
"What would they want in the Sky Pillar?" May whispered, but was quickly silenced by Brendan.
"Alright, fine. We'll be over there soon" the voice said finally, "Wait for us at the entrance, we can't let the kid get away with the bottle again."
"Alright everyone, we move towards the Sky Pillar!" the owner of the voice can finally be seen amongst the group of people. He wore a black and gray uniform, with a very intimidating look. He wasn't even looking directly at May or Brendan, yet they both shivered just from the sight of him and his expression.
The remainder of the crowd shouter "Yes, sir!" and proceeded to leave New Mauville."
"What was that?" Brendan said quietly, "and where was Wattson during all of this?"
"We need to go find Wattson." He said out loud."
The duo both entered Wattson's gym, with a surprised look on their faces when they saw no one was here.
"Where is everyone?" May asked. "In fact, where's Wattson? He usually doesn't even leave the gym."
"Right over here!" a booming voice said from the entrance. This was none other than Wattson, who can easily be recognized by his voice. "I haven't seen you two in forever! How are you doing?"
"We're uh... doing great!" Brendan replied. "By the way, what happened with that group that was in here recently? Why were they here?"
"They were saying something about a legendary pokemon, and a bottle, and a kid. Quite a weird couple of things to be looking for. I'll tell you though, even with my training to rematch you both, I stood absolutely no chance! I got annihilated!"
"These guys sound tough then. What do you know about the Sky Pillar?"
"Why, the same as everyone else! It was built by the Draconids to try to get a little bit closer to Rayquaza. "
"Are you sure? They were saying to move on the sky pillar, and to "not let the kid escape with the bottle."
"What kid?"
"I'm not too sure myself, I'm quite confused on all this."
"Well, whoever this kid is, they seem to be quite obsessed with him! And apparently he has a bottle they're obsessed about. I'll tell you, they don't sound so smart!"
"I think I should go follow them though. If they managed to beat you that easily, then they might be trouble in the future. See you two later!"
"Wait, hold on now!" May said to Brendan. "Don't you leave me behind! I'm coming too!"
"Suit yourself, though it's not gonna be a slow ride." Brendan replied. "Race you there!" He hopped on his Tropius and flew away quickly.