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Chapter 10
Two more days of travelling. Two days of running, flying and resting. Two days of having weird and disturbing dreams. Two days of arguing with Ash. I sighed and glared back at him as Flygon carried us through the air.
"For the last time, Ash" I said, grinding my teeth in frustration "We can't just storm in there with pokeballs drawn"
"Why not?" Ash asked again. I sighed again and tried to keep my patience.
"Because their hood be dozens on people and Pokemon there and combined, we only have nineteen Pokemon on hand" Ash grumbled under his breath but quieted down. I looked down at my hands as I thought over my dreams. They have only consisted of three of the four legendary birds and they all were eventually captured by the giant flying machine that was led by a man on a Skarmory. Flygon suddenly let out a loud screech and slowed. I looked up and stopped Flygon in the air. I whistled sharply and I knew Luxray stopped below us.
"We're here" I said to Ash and pointed. He followed my finger and sat up straighter. A large mountain was before us. It was high as the sky and had clouds swirling at the top. It had many cliffs and ledges, smoke billowed from cracks. I saw many Spearows and Pidgeys approach the mountain but none entered the cliffs, they instead went around quickly, as if fearing to go near it.
"Go down Flygon" I murmured. He dipped his body and we flew slowly down into the trees were a waiting Luxray, Brock, Dawn and Piplup waited.
"Why did we stop?" Dawn asked as she continued to rub Luxray's mane. Flygon landed and bowed, allowing me to jump down. Ash jumped down beside me with Pikachu on his shoulder.
"We are a couple miles away from the mountain" I explained "It's strange" Brock looked over at me with a frown.
"What's strange? Did you see anything up there?" he asked. I shook my head.
"No and that's the problem" I mused "When I was here, years ago, Pokemon, other then fire, was all over the mountain but I just saw the flying Pokemon avoid it like their lives depended on it" Brock frowned more and sat down on a log.
"Why would the Pokemon go around? Wouldn't they be tired and perch for a while?" he asked himself. I placed my backpack in the ground and took off my cloak, folding it and dropping it onto my pack. I dug into my bag and grabbed the binoculars. I slipped the strap around my head.
"Anyways. I'm gonna take a quick fly by and then come back here" they nodded and I returned to Flygon. I jumped onto his back and got myself seated.
"Stay here. Luxray will keep you company" I said as Flygon lifted into the air. I waved to them and we disappeared above the trees.
"Steady Flygon" I murmured as he picked up speed and as we approached the mountain "We don't have to go fast" Flygon slowed "Let's stay back and circle for now" he followed my orders and I slipped on the binoculars. I scanned the terrain, looking for anything out of the ordinary. I noticed something right away, no Pokemon. I have been to numerous mountains like this one, only smaller but all of them had Pokemon, from fire Pokemon to rock/ground types. Flying Pokemon can be seen flying around the perches, making nests but these cliffs were bare.
"This is very strange" I whispered. Flygon agreed with me as he looked over the area.
"Let's go for a closer look" I ordered. He nodded and flew in closer, bring out his front feet and planting them on the cliff above a landing that spanned several meters each way, his claws digging into rock. I slipped off his back and fell a couple feet before planting my feet on the ground. Flygon lifted up and circled closely. The landing was meters wide and was the entrance the a small cave that was about my height and two meters wide. I looked inside and almost growled. Lights were hanging from the rock ceiling, lighting the cave up.
"Now I know why the Pokemon aren't around" I growled "Team Revenge is here" I looked up the mountain. Their already here for Entei.
"Cor!" I looked back down as a loud cry echoed the cave. A dozen Corphish ran at me with pincers opened. A banned was wrapped around their horns, team Revenge's colours were easily seen. I turned quickly and whistled as they erupted out of the cave and charged at me. I ran for the side and jumped off the cliff. I wrapped my arms around Flygon's neck and I seated myself on his back. He flew away from cliff and up high. I looked down and the saw Corphish glaring up angrily at me.
"I thought Team Revenge had Oddish and Wooper as their Pokemon" I said. Flygon just circled. The Corphish walked back inside the cave.
"Let's go around once more" I said. Flygon flew up higher and circled. I brought the binoculars up and looked inside. I gasped and almost fell off Flygon. I stopped him and grasped his neck with one hand. The flying machine from my dreams were docked on a large surface surrounded by Team Revenge members and their Pokemon. At least fifty humans were in that area alone, along with their Pokemon. The humans and Pokemon were walking back and fourth from the ship's haul, carrying boxes and dragging metal rods.
"My god" I gasped "Turn back now Flygon. Quickly go back" Flygon turned on a dime and flew back as quickly as he could, sensing my panic. I closed my eyes away from the burning pain of the wind and took calming breaths. The dreams couldn't be real.
'Well then how did you know what the flying machine looked like if you had never seen it before?' the annoying voice in my head asked. I just have a good imagination. That's all. Flygon brought me back from my mind by nudging my foot with his head. I looked down at him and patted his neck. He circled the area were we left the trainers and descended into the trees. Ash was pacing as Dawn, with Piplup on her lap and Brock sat on a log with Luxray sitting in front of them. Flygon landed and I jumped down. Ash stopped pacing and waited for my explanation.
"Team Revenge is already here but it looks like they just arrived" I said "Their still hauling stuff out of their flying ship" Dawn stood and frowned.
"What are we going to do?" she asked. I sighed.
"I've never done anything like this before" I muttered "I have no idea how to start" Brock stood now.
"Start off with how many Pokemon they have" he suggested. I listed off how many Pokemon I saw and what type they were. Corphish, Staryu, Machoke, Machops were mostly seen but I did see Oddish, Wooper among them and a dozen Fearow's perched on the cliff.
"Team Revenge is near the top of the mountain, where people suspect Entei live. You can get to the top from the bottom" I said and drew a map in the dirt with my finger. I drew a circle at the bottom left "All the caves" I drew a dozen circles all over the mountain "Connect to this path here" I pointed below where Team Revenge is" I circled where they were and placed a RT in the circle "but when I was up there, a bunch of corphish chased me off before I could step into the cave" I pointed at the middle right "So the caves are out" Ash knelled down beside me.
"Isn't there, like a path we can hike?" he asked. I brightened and nodded.
"Of course!" I drew squiggles that winded its way up the mountain "It may take a day or two to climb and their may be rock slides that will block the path but we won't be seen. They suspect people will get deterred from the corphish and go home" I smirked "We will hike" the plan was quickly put together, we would leave in the next hour on Flygon's and Luxray's back and return them to our pokeballs at the base of the mountain. I grabbed my things and hooked my cloak on. I jumped onto Flygon's back and helped Ash up behind me. Brock and Dawn climbed on Luxray. I pointed up. Flygon lifted into the air as Luxray dashed into the forest.
"What will we do when we get to the top?" Ash asked as we closed in on the mountain.
'Good question' I thought "Well" I said aloud "We first have to locate Entei before Team Revenge does and warn him about whats happening. We then have to defeat Team Revenge's Pokemon and send them running well trying to protect Entei and the wild Pokemon" I listed off. Ash huffed. Flygon flew down and landed at the base of the mountain. He lowered his neck and we jumped down. I turned and patted his head.
"Thanks Flygon" I grabbed his pokeball "Take a rest" with a flash of red, he went back into his pokeball. Luxray left the forest, he trotted up to me and allowed Brock and Dawn to dismount him before he walked up to me and nudged my chest. He purred as I reached up to scratch his ears.
"Good boy" I grabbed his pokeball "Have a nap" he went back inside.
"We could encounter some corphish on the way" I said as I put my goggles away and tightened my shoes "So it will be best if Dawn releases Pachirisu" Dawn nodded and her electric Pokemon appeared "Ash, keep Pikachu near, he will be very handy in this hike" I finished tightening my shoes and straightened.
"Luxray is a electric Pokemon but he needs rest" I grabbed a pokeball and pushed. Leafeon appeared.
"Leaf" she greeted and swished her tail. She closed her eyes in a smile and trotted up to me. I knelled back down and rubbed her furry head.
"Hello girl" I whispered "We are in for a long hike. Ready for it?" she nodded eagerly. I stood and waved my hand.
"Let's go" I took the lead and stepped onto the path, Leafeon in front of me. Ash followed behind me with Pikachu on his head. Dawn behind him with Pachirisu on her shoulder and Piplup at her feet with Dawn following behind.
"We won't get lost?" Dawn asked after a few minutes.
"No" I answered as I looked up "There is only one main path with multiple little paths that cuts off at a dead end. If we keep to the main one, we should get to the top in 2 days" I explained "At the most" we hiked in silence as we didn't want Team Revenge alerted of our presence. We were all panting within the first two hours. My face was slightly pulsing and my breath was coming out in hard pants. Even as fit as I was and I did shed my cloak, this was hard.
"Wow" Dawn huffed and wiped her brow "Why is it so hot?" she bent down and picked up Piplup, lifting him into her arms.
"Pip" Piplup squeaked and sagged in Dawn's arms, beads of sweat dripping down his head. Brock wiped his own forehead and looked up.
"It's because we are beside a volcano, an active volcano" he answered "It's radiating heat. Add the sun and were are quickly over heating" Ash groaned and tugged off his coat and tied it around his waist.
"And we have two more days of this?" he whined. I nodded.
"People rarely use the path, they use the cooler way to the top of the mountain, they use the caves" I panted. Leafeon stopped in her tracks, her ears perked up. I stopped behind her as did the rest of the humans.
"What is it?" I asked her. She narrowed her eyes and suddenly bounded up the path. I bolted after her, ignoring the heat as I followed my Pokemon.
(Leafeon's POV)
I galloped away from my mistress, knowing she would follow behind me. I know I heard someone, calling for help. I sped further up the path, my ears twitching in all directions trying to locate the sound. A desperate cry pierced the air followed by a small whinny. I changed directions, leaping up onto a boulder and jumping off. I landed with a grunt as I took in what was happening. Team Revenge's corphish was surrounding a small herd of fire Pokemon. The lead Pokemon, a male rapidash stood in front of the herd, his horn glistening as he thrust his head threateningly at the water Pokemon. Two corphish stepped up and opened their claws. Bubbles jetted out and struck the rapidash. He flinched against the water but stayed in front of his herd, taking the brunt of the attack.
"Pika" a amazed voice murmured behind me. I turned my head and saw that Pikachu had ran up beside me, looking at the battle with wide eyes (Wow).
"Leafeon Leaf!" I said with determination. Pikachu nodded and glared at the Pokemon. (We need to help them!) I charged forwards, my ears glowing silver. I swung my head and a dozen leafs appeared and was sent at the corphish. Pikachu beside me released a bolt of lightening that entwined with my leafs. The two attacks struck the group of water Pokemon and sent them flying away from the herd. The corphish landed with a cloud of dust. I ran passed the confused herd and stopped in front of the disgruntled corphish.
"Leaf. Leafeon Leaf Le Leafeon" I muttered as I glared at them (Disgusting. Picking on Pokemon that are at a disadvantage) The lead corphish scuttled back up and into a battle stance.
"Cor! Corphish! Cor!" he barked back (Weak Pokemon deserved to be knocked out!) His voice was dull and his words made no sense. He was to experimented on by the humans.
"Leafeon Le Leafeon" I said back (It's you that we weak) Corphish glared at me and opened his claws. I steam of bubbles were thrown at me. I simply side stepped and glared at him.
"Leafeon use Double Team!" I heard my mistress order. I followed her decision and tensed. A dozen of me surrounded the group of corphish. Corphish fired the bubbles at my copies but it just passed right through. I chuckled.
"Bullet Seed!" Mistress yelled. I opened my mouth and my copies and I fired a hail of Bullet Seed. The corphish struggled under the attack and retreated back into the far cave, my Bullet Seed at their feet. I smirked as they all went back into the cave, their angry shouts still in my ears.
"Leafeon Leafeon" I murmured and turned, strutting back to my pleased mistress (Like I said, foolish)
(Emily's POV)
I placed my hands over the boulder that I saw Pikachu and Leafeon had leapt over and jumped over myself. I landed on the other side and saw Leafeon dodge a BubbleBeam.
"Leafeon use Double Team!" I shouted. Leafeon flashed silver and a dozen copies surrounded the group of corphish. The biggest corphish opened it's claws and fired another BubbleBeam. The attack missed the original Leafeon.
"Bullet Seed!" my Leafeon became one and opened her mouth. Shiny green seeds struck corphish. The attack made the corphish seek shelter in the cave they came out from. I took the chance to look around the clearing. A herd of rapidash and their young were huddled in the far corner of the clearing, the young ponytas were shaking, obviously scared. The herd stallion was also shaking, not because he was scared, because he was hurt. Pikachu was trying to get close but he would step back. Leafeon returned to me and cocked her head. Ash, Brock and Dawn jumped over the rock and panted.
"What happened?" Ash asked as he saw Pikachu with the herd. I placed my back pack down and dug inside for some dried apple slices.
"A bunch of Team Revenge's corphish were harassing them" I explained "Can you guys set up camp while I try to help them?" they nodded. I waved to Leafeon to wait here as I carefully stepped towards the herd, my eyes sweeping over the stallion's body for any sign of aggression. If I can get the stallion to trust me, the whole herd will follow his example. I started to talk quietly to him, murmuring sweet nothings. He cocked his head and nickered loudly.
"That's a good boy" I whispered "I won't hurt you. I just want to look after your wounds" he stomped his hoof and I stopped my approach. I waited for him to calm down before moving closer. I passed the silent Pikachu until I was a few feet away from rapidash's deadly horn. I held out my hand, the one containing the apple slices. He sniffed the air and shuffled closer.
"That's it" I murmured "I won't hurt you. These are dried apple slices" he lowered his muzzle to my hand and lipped at my palm, the apple slices scooped up with his tongue. He munched contently on the apples and looked at me for more. I chuckled and reached into my pocket to grab a few more. He ate those happily and licked his lips. I reached out and touched his nose, gently rubbing his head.
"Good boy" I chuckled and scratched his forehead, being careful of his horn. He nickered and nudged me. I jerked my head to the right as I felt something nudge me. The baby ponyta and nosing my pocket for the apples. I let go of rapidash's nose and reached inside for a slice. I fed it to the baby as the herd surrounded me for some too. I fed each one the remaining slices before calling over Leafeon with my bag. She trotted over, the bag firmly in her mouth. She dropped it off at my feet before sitting down beside Pikachu.
"Okay everyone. I have enough potions for everyone but first, it's the stallions turn" the stallion moved away from his herd and stood still as I sprayed the stinging potion onto his wound. He snorted as I sprayed a deep wound. I patted his neck when I was done.
"Such a good stallion you are" I praised him. I moved onto his herd and healed each one. By the time I was done, Ash, Brock and Dawn had dinner ready. I left the herd to graze and Pikachu, Leafeon and I moved back to the camp. Brock gave me a bowl of dinner when I returned.
"Thanks Brock" I sighed and dug in. The sun was setting so the warm dinner he made was perfect.
"How did you get the herd to trust you?" Dawn asked between mouth fulls. I swallowed my food before answering.
"I just had to get the male rapidash to trust me. If he did, the herd would follow his lead example" I said "If you encounter any sort of Pokemon group that has established a leadership, if you get the trust of the leader, the whole group will trust him to know what he is doing and they will trust you" Brock nodded.
"That's true except for a handful of situations. If they feel that you threatened their young, or their home, the leader won't even listen to you and will attack without hesitation" I smiled at his words.
"Yes and nothing will stop them. Beedrill and Rhydon is the worst for that type of behaviour and whats worst, Beedrill will follow you for miles where as Rhydon will only go after you for a few minutes at most" Ash and Brock shared a laugh as they described their encounters with the Beedrill. I laughed with them and finished dinner. Leafeon, Pikachu and Piplup shared a bowl of Brock's pokefood. We all set up our sleeping gear as the sun disappeared behind the mountain. I laid down on my cloak and folded my back to put under my head. Leafeon curled up beside me, I felt safer keeping her out. Dawn kept Pachirisu beside her, curling up on her sleeping bag with Piplup beside them. Ash was sprawled out on his bag, Pikachu on his stomach, Brock was sound asleep in his bag.
"Leaf" Leafeon groaned and stretched before curling back up. I patted her back and looked up at the stars. I nicker drew my attention. The herd of rapidash and ponyta had wondered over to me and stationed around me to sleep, as if I was one of their own. I closed my eyes and slept, the mountain's warmth kept me warm for the night.