Hastings stood before the 7 top rangers who were able to attend the meeting.
"Originally we were going to discuss any major activity that took place in your designated region, but something more urgent has surfaced," the professor began, "As you should know we recently battled against Team Dim Sun. After we successfully finished the whole incident, we failed to capture three important members of that bad group. The Sinis trio, Heath, Lavana, and Ice."
"Is that important?" Keith asked. "I understand that they are bad people, but they haven't acted out at all and there has been no sign of them."
"Until now." Erma stated. There were some whispers between the rangers.
"Hold up," That was Sven speaking, "If the Sinis Trio acted up, how come we're only now hearing about it?"
"That cause it just happened yesterday." Everyone looked to Liz.
"Exactly," Hastings added, " Liz here is going to explain what happened." Liz stepping forward.
"I arrived here in the Almia region yesterday. On my way to the union building I took a-uh- wrong turn and landed in Hia Valley where I was asked by some residents to investigate a strange noise coming from Almia Castle. Upon arrival I ran into a legendary pokemon, Dialga, who reigns over time. The Legendary appeared to be hurt and in pain so I tried to help. During my attempt to capture it I saw a vision of sorts" Liz paused trying to recall what Isaac had said, "I think it used a move called roar of time. Anyway, it showed me the past, and how it had been hurt. That's where the problem lies. The Sinis trio was responsible for attacking Dialga. They had something that resembled a computer, and I assume that they were trying to control it."
"Was it the miniremo?" Keith asked
"I wouldn't know." Liz answered, "I've never seen one before."
"Anyway, The Sinis trio was after Dialga. I'm not sure why, but it's the unions top priority right now to find and apprehend them."
"What about the Dialga?" Wendy asked, " Won't the Sinis trio go after it again?"
"Probably," Liz shrugged, "they can't get to it though. It's in the back of Almia Castle, and the spiritual barrier created by the Riolu is activated. Unless they have two Riolu with them the barrier can't be taken down. Luckily there are only two known Riolu in Almia. One is in The Castle, and the other is my Partner.
"What about the Dialga, can't it move from there?"
"No, it can't. I did some research. Dialga can't teleport, and for some reason that's completely unfathomable to me it can't escape the barrier Riolu set up. When it time travels, if it ever does, it returns to the spot it left from."
"So basically we have it trapped." Sven asked.
" Yes."
"What do we do from here then?"
"We try to figure out their plan." Hastings said cutting in. "So far we only know that they were after Dialga, but we don't know why."
"So we need to know what they want with this legendary, but that could be almost anything." Keith blurted out, stating the obvious.
"If you think about it, it probably has something to do with time, seeing how Dialga is a time controlling pokemon."
"Okay, so their plan possibly has to do with time," Liz announced, "If you have any other ideas please share them with Erma, Professor Hastings, or me after the meeting." Liz stepped back while Professor Hastings once again addressed everyone.
"Finding the whereabouts and figuring out the Sinis trio's plan is our top priority, every please stay alert on your patrols and report if you learn or find anything."
With the most important part of the meeting out of the way Hastings continued on to address the other area's of concern. After talking about everything that was planned to be discussed the meeting was adjourned.
Liz was the last to leave the meeting room, when a familiar red head approached her.
"You're the 8th top ranger?" Keith declared shock clear in his expressions.
"Yes, I am. Is that bad?"
"No, but, why didn't you tell me?"
"Well, I figured you would have noticed, since I worked with you a bit back in Fiore," she explained "I guess this is almost as bad as me not knowing about you becoming a top ranger." Liz noticed Kellyn waving her down out of the corner of her eye and she quickly said goodbye to Keith giving him no time to say anything else.
"Something wrong?" She asked.
"Yeah, Hastings wants to talk to you. He's in the lab." Liz said her thanks before going to the lab. Hastings was indeed in the lab, and he had a look that clearly expressed that he was thinking about something.
"Excuse me," Liz said hoping not to disrupt something important, "Professor Hastings?" The professor glanced at Liz, trying to remember what he needed her for.
"Ah, Liz. Erma and I talked and we think it would be best if someone one went and checked on the status up at Almia Castle."
"So you want me to go?"
"And Kellyn, he seems to know a lot about the situation."
"Alright, we'll head up their ASAP."
Kellyn and Liz were at the entrance to Almia castle within the hour, and ready to proceed in. They didn't know what to expect anymore. The Sinis Trio could be in here, or on there way in, so they proceed quickly and quietly.
By the time they reached the back the two top rangers had run into no trouble. After making sure that everything was as it should be, they prepared to leave, but something stopped them.
"Why are you dragging me into this cold place!" a girl asked her annoyed voice echoing off the walls.
"Crap!" Kellyn hissed dragging Liz into a hiding spot just as two people entered the room.
"You complain to much, Lavana." A skinny blue haired boy groaned. He wore all blue, and Liz immediately recognized him as Ice, probably the most intelligent of the three.
"He's a lot cuter than people say." Liz noted.
"That's what you're thinking about at a time like this?" Kellyn questioned.
"Sorry." She mumbled as the two continued to watch and listen.
"I'm sorry that I'm use to warm fiery places, like Lavaridge town in Hoenn."
"Heath isn't complain and he's standing out in the snow."
"How would you know if he's complaining?" The Pink haired girl asked.
"Because the guy is an idiot. He does what he's told, and uses his strength to solve most of his problems. The only smart deed he did that I'm aware of his when he tricked Kate into catching the guardian and traded her the yellow gem for that pathetic excuse of a ranger."
Liz knew Ice was talking about Keith, and Kellyn had to hold her back or she would have tackled the guy to the ground.
Ice and Lavana stood in silence studying the barrier created by the Riolu unaware of the 16 year old ranger staring daggers at them.
"Are you sure you couldn't find the Riolu." Ice asked looking at Lavana skeptically. Liz wore a smile of victory and glanced at her partner standing at her feet.
"It wasn't there, I searched, but I couldn't find It. " answered a frustrated Lavana, "this was suppose to be an easy mission. Capture Dialga and use his power to go back in time in order to—" Lavana froze under Ice's cold stare.
"Don't talk about it in broad daylight." He said his voice sending shivers down Liz back.
"Broad daylight? Were in the back of an old castle that the locals are to afraid to approach!" Lavana yelled," and since when were you placed in charge?"
"Oh, so you're the one who came up with the whole plan?" he asked; Lavana fell silent, "I thought so. I suggest that you just do what I ask. It'll make things a lot easier."
"I still want to know why you think someone could overhear us back here?" Lavana asked returning to her normal argumental self.
"The barrier can only be created by two Riolu," He said pointing to the transparent blue air that was 10 feet in front of them, "The barrier was deactivated by Kate back during the first plan." He sounded disgusted as if he was remember an awful memory, which he probably was. "There wouldn't be any reason to activate it again unless something is being hidden back there. Most likely Dialga is trapped back behind the barrier. "
Liz made a silent prayer hoping the legendary would stay quiet. The trio had no proof that Dialga was trapped behind the barrier. It was all speculation. They would have the proof they need if Dialga cried out. It was vexing for Liz to have to hide; she wanted to get rid of the two members' of the Sinis Trio. The problem was that if she stepped out that would confirm that Dialga was hidden there, but if the legendary cried out they would also know that Dialga was there.
"They never said what they were planning" Kellyn whispered, "We need to know what the plan is?" Liz was debating her two options. Watch and hope the legendary stayed quiet keeping it's location here mostly secret, or revel herself making Dialga's presence here known, but raising the opportunity to find out their plan.
"Stay here, stay quiet, and Make sure Riolu stays hidden." Liz ordered her junior as she took a deep breath and stepped out into the open.
"You shouldn't be here!" She called out bravely catching both Lavana and Ice's attention.
"See, this is why we shouldn't blurt our plans out loud. There could be pesky rangers listening in on us and planning to once again ruin our plans." Ice pointed out as Lavana scowled.
"You two should leave," Liz ordered preparing herself for a fight. Ice studied Liz thoroughly; finally he shrugged his shoulders, his blue eyes on Liz.
"Whatever you say, Princess." Ice gave Liz a hearty smile, and bowed to her before turning to leave. Lavana glanced between a retreating Ice and a frozen Liz before following her colleague out the door.
A minute or two passed before Kellyn emerged from his hiding spot.
"What was that about Liz?" He asked walking up beside her. Only then did he notice how much Liz was shaking. "Was he really that scary?" Kellyn asked concerned, "was it something he said?"
"No," Liz answered taking a shaky breath, "He just reminded me of someone I use to know."
"You use to know Ice?" Kellyn asked his voice clearly telling Liz he was surprised.
"No, I don't know ice, and the guy he reminded me of doesn't exist in this world anymore." Liz eyes lingered at the door. She sighed then laughed at herself for letting that jerk get to her.
"So, I have good news and I have bad news." She announced returning to her normal cheerful self. "The bad news is that they most likely confirmed that Dialga was hidden here. The good news is that I might know what their plan is."
There was no way to truly prove that Liz speculation if the Sinis trio's plan was correct, but anyone would come to believe it once they saw to confidence in her smile.
"We need to get back to the ranger union, now." Liz announced as she allowed her Riolu to climb up on her shoulder. Kellyn did the same with his Pachirisu and the two rangers ran back through the castle.
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