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Chapter 3: Blizzard Island

Going to sleep at such an early time, more or less waking up so early is NOT my kind of thing, even when it comes to my own personal missions with the Team. If anyone haven't noticed by now, I am NOT a morning person (well...not anymore after leaving my hometown). Despite that, the fact that I actually went to sleep and woke up on my own, right before the crack of dawn, helped a lot.

After getting my exploration gear and equipment, including the Detect Band given to me by Chatot, I began making my way to a nice clearing near the crossroads.

By the way, after the battle that took place in the past with Pumpkin and Miya, fighting and befriending Dialga and Palkia, the badge we carry was granted a new function. Usually when discovering a new place, a Pokemon will still have to walk or find some way to get to their destination. However, after Discovering area, you can warp to the place in the future using your badge, similar how exploration teams use their badges to teleport Pokemon they rescued right out of the dungeon, which is very convenient. In this case, the location of the new path was right in Blizzard Island, which was great because it was a place we all knew (Especially me)...however, there was a problem...

When trying to use my badge to go to Blizzard Island, it wouldn't work, which was quite odd. No matter what rank badge we carried, we all have that function now. The badge our team carries is a Guildmaster Rank badge, one of the highest ranks, however, the ones Miya and Pumpkin have are different, with a different design and more functions. To be honest, I do wish I could get a badge like that one day, but I'm not cut out to be a Guildmaster, too much work.

Since the badge wasn't working, I thought it would be a good idea to pay Lapras (or "Lapis", as she now calls herself) a visit at the Beach, since she usually rest there. Funny enough, Pumpkin made the mistake of calling her "Lapis" when trying to say Lapras and she ended up adoring the name, so now we call her "Lapis". On the other hand, During Pumpkin and Miya's adventure, she was the one who transported them over seas and even into the air to meet Dialga. Interesting enough, she is an old friend of Wigglytuff, the Mayor.

After walking a short ways south of the crossroads, I finally got to the beach. When getting there, I noticed Lapis was surprisingly awoke and looking out to the sea.

"Good Morning Zero." Lapis Said without even looking towards my direction. I don't know if it's just me, but she seemed a bit...serious...?

"Morning Lapis, how come you're up so early?" I said, making my way over to her.

"Well, I understand you need to go to Blizzard Island, is that right?" Said Lapis, still looking out at sea.

"Wha-...y-yes, but how did you know I needed to go to Blizzard Island? I don't remember mentioning it to you."

"Yesterday, Miya and Pumpkin themselves came by in the evening time, which I'm assuming you was asleep by that time, tell me about the things that was happening on Blizzard Island. I was also told that you may need a ride getting there." She said, finally looking toward my direction. she definitely had a serious look on her face, but her voice was still soft and calm. "Believe it or not, I was the one who already helped their recruits get to the island"

"Well, that was awfully generous of them and you, but what really makes me confused is the fact that -They- came to you personally. That alone is quite odd considering the fact that they really didn't need to," I said, still keeping my attention on Lapis. I had this nagging feeling she knew why...

"Well, I'm not sure myself, but I 'can' tell you this: there is definitely something strange going on the island. After Miya and Pumpkin left, I decided to go by the island myself, just to see if there was anything happening. When I started to close in on the island, I noticed that the air started to get a little frigid, which started cooling the water. After getting a bit closer to land, the Island itself had a blizzard brewing, but this blizzard was a bit too...concentrated(?) to be formed by just the weather itself," She said as she looked back out at sea. "Whatever's going on, I believe you may be the right Pokemon for the job."

"Wow, I hope you're right, Lapis," I said. If what she says is true, I believe Miya and pumpkin attempted to go to the Island themselves to take a look, but were unable to because of their Badge failing to take them there. It may have something to do with whatever is causing that blizzard...

"Well, what are we waiting for? lets go!" She said, motioning for me to climb aboard.

Everything that's that had been going on from the time I've been summoned to the time I go on Lapis' back, just seemed suspicious, especially that blizzard. I've lived on that island for about 11 years (Yes, 11 years. I know Pokemon usually leave home after 1-2 years, 5 at the most, but I loved my Mum too much to leave her alone by herself.) and I have never heard of a blizzard that blocked access to the island, especially via. badge. From my experience, blizzards can be no bigger than 1/6 of the island, and that's considered huge. I wonder how big this blizzard is for it to cause Pokemon from being unable to enter.

Hours after departing from the Beach, Lapis and I started to arrive at the Island, however, just as Lapis said, the air started getting cooler and there was definitely a blizzard brewing on the island, but something was odd. The blizzard was so massive that is actually covered the entire island, which is why no one was able to enter via. badge. This "Blizzard" had to be caused by a Pokemon because there was no way a storm that big could be that powerful, especially how concentrated it was.

"We are close to arriving to the nearest part of the land. From there, you're on your own, Zero." She said as she begins to slow down. I could tell she was trying to find a good spot to drop me off at, but all the ice in the water was making it quite difficult. " However, Signal me with your badge if you ever need me to return to the island and take you home."

Moments after, Lapis moves up next to some land that was at a perfect height for me to get off. Thanking her, I started making my way to the destination, however, after walking some distance, I begin to realize something...something important...

...I forgot my Map...

"Well isn't this just great, I actually forgot my map for once," I said as I searched through my bag. I know I tend to forget things, but one thing I don't forget is my map, so this is a first. "It's a good thing I know the island inside out..."

Walking some distance into the Island, I begin to notice that the Blizzard was picking up, getting strong and strong. The Island itself was already like a forest, but the only difference was that it was covered in snow and ice the never melted, even under the heat of the sun, which almost never came. Regardless, since this place isn't just covered in snow, but Ice as well, it can be quite hazardous for Pokemon who aren't Ice Type (Except me).

"This blizzard is getting really strong...I must be getting closer..." I said, looking around as snow and ice gets kicked up by the blizzard. "If I'm not mistaken, the path should be right beyond this h-"

"I would turn back if I would you." echoed a voice through the blizzard. It was impossible to tell where the voice was coming from, but from the sound of it, the voice was definitely female.

"Thanks, but no thanks. I have a mission to do." I said, slowly making my way to the entrance of the path. The path itself seemed to head into a cavern of some sort, different from Crevice Cave, but it was hard to fully make it out.

"Last chance to turn back, Cottontail, or else." The voice said, even more serious than before, despite saying "Cottontail".

"Sorry, I don't know who you are, but I'm completing this mission one way or another." I said, completely ignoring the "Cottontail" part. It was evident that the Pokemon could see me, but I couldn't see them.

After responding, the blizzard started getting heavy, swirling around and making a sort of wall around me and the Pokemon with a good amount of room inside, like a dome. Because of this, the entrance to the Cavern and the Exit were both blocked.

See this, I decided to put on the Detect Band Chatot gave to me and look around to see if I could spot the Pokemon creating such a blizzard. After all the things I've heard, it's best to be safe than sorry.

"Hmph, I gave you a chance to leave, but you refused to take it. YOU'RE STUBBORN LIKE THAT REST OF THEM!"

Immediately after hearing this, a blur swiftly made it's way towards me, but before making contact, I quickly dodged, feeling a bit of my fur from my ear being cut off by something very sharp. Possibly claws.

Turning, I noticed it was heading for me again, but this time, I managed to dodge again and kick the Pokemon quick enough for it stagger and slide off to the side, allowing me to get a good look at it.

It was a Glaceon.