AN: And we return to the main story for a little while. I was looking over my guide for this and I can't wait for chapters 15, 16, and 18. I think those are going to be my favorite ones to write.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything except what is clearly mine.

Chapter 10

Shadow walked along a path alongside a mountain. Atlas claimed after they were over this mountain, they could be close to the base of Kismet Mountain where Providence Peak was located. Shadow mentioned before leaving she wanted to visit. Not just because of the Shroud Clan, but because she said it felt like it was calling to her. She needed to go there. Atlas agreed as some Pokémon feel the pull and find answers at the peak.

"Shadow!" she heard Atlas cry out ahead. Shadow took off in a run to find the bird. It sounded like he was trouble. When she arrived around the corner she was a green dragon laying on the rocks with Atlas at its side. It was a Flygon.

"Is it okay?" Shadow asked running up to meet them.

"He's been injured," Atlas explained.

Shadow quickly got inside their bag and pulled out an Oran Berry. She went up to the Flygon and open his mouth with Psychic. She placed the berry in his mouth and he began to chew. At least he had strength to do that. He eventually swallowed with much difficulty.

"Are you alright?" Shadow asked after a couple minutes.

"Yes and thank you…" the dragon replied slowly rising.

"You were hurt pretty bad, want to explain what happened?" Shadow asked figuring there was more to this story than he could of fell out of the sky.

"My clan attacked me on orders of our newest leader, Garuga," he explained.

"Who?" Atlas asked not familiar with the name.

"A Rayquaza that came about a week and claimed control over Draco. Our actual leader, Lagiocrus, was said not be good enough. He was banished as I was because Lagiocrus is a stronger leader than that Chinese dragon would ever be. Sorry...My name is Ryuu," the Flygon replied. Shadow gave a smile seeing this dragon had a sense of humor and she was happy someone else shared her opinion of the legendary sky dragon. Her thoughts continued on with what else he had told them.

"My name is Atlas and this Shadow," Atlas introduced seeing that Shadow was in deep thought.

Funny business was over as Shadow was seething inside. She was careful to control anger so she wouldn't sweat. That would make an awkward conversation. Last time she sweated she was hurt and now she was just pissed. She had dealt with many Pokémon in her travels who sounded like this Garuga. They were all the same, legendary or not. They abused power and made others do what they want. She began to growl.

"Shadow?" Atlas asked hearing she was beginning to growl. That usually wasn't a good sign if Shadow or even Pokémon was growling.

"Yes?"

"Are you okay?" Atlas asked.

"I'm fine. Ryuu, we're going to help you," Shadow claimed.

"We are?"

"You are!"

"Yes, I can't stand here learning that you're in trouble. It isn't right, legendary or not. I've taken down plenty of them, what's one more to the list," Shadow explained smugly. She wasn't lying and it gave her credit.

"Really? Oh thank you!" Ryuu said hugging Shadow. Shadow accepted the hug even though she was uncomfortable. He reminded her somewhat of the younger Pokemon that lived in Treasure Town. Everything was reminding her of home.

Ryuu took them to the cave near the Draco Clan. The location of the cave was still far enough not to be spotted nor have issues. It was a perfect hiding spot. When arriving they could see it was dark. It seemed like an endless tunnel of nothing.

"Sorry, we don't have any lights." Ryuu apologized.

"I've got it," Shadow said taking the lead and activating her forehead ring to be used as a flashlight. Ryuu thought that was cool she had the ability to do that. This Umbreon seemed fearless. Not to mention he had never met one before. He heard rumors of the one in Shroud, but never seen one. They walked for a while before reaching an open area that had a shining pool of water. "Are we here?"

Before Ryuu could answer a force rushed by them knocking Shadow off her feet and Atlas to the ground. Both quickly got up and took a stance if they needed to defend themselves. They heard a cry and both of them began to sense another presence besides them and their dragon friend. The cry became clearer and out of the blue they felt something slam into them. Shadow retaliated by firing a Shadow Ball in the opposite direction. Her attack was on point as it hit a moving target and not the cave walls. The saw a flash of blue.

"Lagiocrus! It's me Ryuu! I have brought Pokémon who wish to help!" Ryuu cried out in hope his true leader would hear them. The area seemed to have calmed.

"I believe you," a voice echoed through the cavern. "No Pokémon could attack with such power and skill to be an opponent. Also no other Umbreon exist except Shroud's. You wish to help?"

"Yes!" Shadow called out. "My name is Shadow and I am an explorer from another land. I also help Pokémon in need and to me, you have a serious problem. This is Atlas, my partner, and he is from Zephyr. We mean you no harm."

Atlas felt a sense of pride and happiness through him. Shadow called him her partner. Shadow had talked more in depth about her life in the other land and Atlas felt almost unworthy to be with Shadow. She was a hero and now she was almost nothing. Shadow basically hit the reset button. Atlas couldn't believe she would give all that up. He surely wouldn't have. Shadow also talked about all partners. From a Gabite named Gabriel, a Lucario called Auraris, and finally her best friend, a Typhlosion called Blaze. She spoke highly of the fire type and Atlas felt even more unworthy. Being called her partner made him feel like he could on the same level or least near it.

"I said I believed you. I thank you for helping us."

"I would be more inclined to help if I knew who I was helping," Shadow said. Atlas kept a remark about her sass to himself. They jumped at the sound of a chuckle.

"I guess you are right." Both Pokémon looked around for the true leader of Draco. They figured it had to be a powerful dragon type with endless abilities. Shadow only remembered the flash of blue. "I am Lagiocrus, leader of Draco."

A Pokémon appeared in front of them and they jumped. He came out of thin air. They were looking up at the legendary Pokémon, Latios.

Lagiocrus was a Latios. Of course it all made sense. As well as being a dragon, he was also a psychic. He could turn himself invisible and that explained the blue color. It was amusing when Lagiocrus admitted that Shadow's Shadow Ball actually hurt. Not many Pokémon could stand up to him and Shadow felt a sense of pride and honor.

"Draco is just up ahead," Lagiocrus said levitating to the side of Shadow. Shadow nodded and continued walking. As they set one foot in their territory they heard a roar.

"What was that?!" Atlas shouted in surprise and what could be called fear.

"Garuga…" Lagiocrus said under his breath. "Watch out!"

Lagiocrus them used psychic to move Ryuu and Atlas out of the way. Shadow, not being effected by the move, took the moment and jumped on his back. They were avoiding a Hyper Beam. They then looked to the sky to see a large green dragon come down with another behind him. The other one surrounded them from behind. Ryuu recognized them as a Salamance named Tulvir. He always tended to go with the crowd.

"Lagiocrus! You have returned!" Garuga roared. Shadow's ears dropped a sheer volume of his voice. She never legends liked to be heard, but this was ridiculous. It was like he was trying too hard.

"I am here to reclaim my position as leader in our clan!" Lagiocrus demanded.

"You have brought the dragon wanna-be and outsiders! I never thought you were desperate!" Garuga taunted.

Shadow could feel Lagiocrus's anger shake through his body in her paws. He was angry at the insults at his clan member, his new friends, and himself. She tapped on his back and he instantly calmed. She basically told him to watch himself and to calm down. Leaders kept there cool and he didn't need to lose his. He nodded in a thanks to the dark type on his back.

"You think you have what it takes to beat me?" Garuga asked. "I banished you out once and I can do it again."

"I'd like to see you try!" Ryuu announced. Shadow almost face pawed herself. The Flygon had guts, but sometimes that was too much.

"I will!" he roared opening his mouth as if he was going to attack.

"Get ready!"

What confused them was nothing was happening. If Garuga was as powerful as he was made to be then he should be able to attack easily. Was he waiting for something…someone?! They heard the noise of a beam firing and saw that while they were distracted Tulvir had fired his own Hyper Beam at them. It would be too late to get off an attack. The beam was too close and even if they tried they would caught in the blast still taking massive damage. They all looked with wide eyes at what they believed to be their finals moments.

AN: Sorry this one is short! I tried to make it longer, but I'm on a Fanfiction writing night so I'll have others and maybe this one updated again. What do you think will happen?! Anyway! I hope you liked it as I'm getting into the ideas people asked me about. ;) So, please I'll hope you'll review, favorite, and/or follow!

P.S. Thought of something funny! I like Rayquaza, but he kind of reminds me of a green Slifer the Sky Dragon. LOL.