Chapter 14: Moss's Tale
Back on the road, the trio of humans continued to the message's required destination.
"I think you need to tell us where we are going?" Ernest asked Moss. "Surely you trust us by now? Also, what happens if one of us gets lost? We need to know where to meet up."
Moss thought for a second, then said, "I think you're right. I'll start from the beginning then."
She spoke as they continued to walk.
"As you probably gathered from my name, I'm from the western forest city. I'm in charge of protecting it. Last week, however, we got intel from our undercover agent stating that a member of Team Rocket was planning to recreate a very dangerous Pokémon using the most advanced techniques. Not many people know this, but our forest city wasn't always so lush. About 150 years ago, it was a mining city. A pretty desolate place, but deep under the earth a plethora of precious stones lay. Mega stones."
"Mega stones!" both Callus and Ernest gasped in unison.
"Yes."
"But haven't Mega stones only just been discovered recently?" Ernest said.
"You're right. Most people have only recently found out about them. However, many years ago, a group of people discovered Mega stones underneath where my city is now and began to harvest these. Realising their power raising potential, the people fought each other for the rights to these stones. Their Pokémon, with amplified powers from the stones, fought tirelessly for days, weeks and months. But victory was not claimed by anyone. Years passed, the battles continued, until one day a fierce drought struck the mining village. Water dried up. Food supplies became depleted. Tired and weary, worn-out and injured, the fighting stopped and the villagers worked together to help each other survive. Pokémon and people alike, joined to find supplies and water to aid their survival. Despite this, their efforts failed and people started to fall ill from fatigue and starvation. Luckily, a Pokémon, by chance, was flying through the area. A Grass type migrating to create pastures anew. Noticing the villagers struggle, it used its powers to turn the desert mining town into a grassy haven, full of berry trees and succulent fruits. Relieved by this and happy to be alive, the villagers pledged they would never fight again or mine anymore stones, in honour of their grassy hero. The saviour Pokémon, a Shaymin, became a mascot for the city and its ancestors continue to live in the city today."
"So that explains why you have Grace," Ernest stated.
"Okay. All that makes sense, but what's this got to do with the message and package you have?" questioned Callus.
"Well," Moss continued. "Due to the city's mining history, we have quite a collection of Mega stones in our research lab. Including two stones which we couldn't work out which Pokémon were connected to. That was, until we received two visitors."
"Who were they?" asked Ernest, eager to discover the answer.
"Two Mewtwo!"
"Mewtwo? Two of them? But there's only ever been one Mewtwo created," Callus stated.
"Well, contrary to popular belief, a second Mewtwo was created using the blueprints from the first. Team Rocket scientists sold the information and genetic material from the first Mewtwo to a private party who succeeded in making one. But just like Giovanni, they couldn't contain the beast. These Pokémon, now free from capture, felt each other's presence with their Psychic powers, sought out each other and have remained together ever since. "
"Wow! So the Mewtwo told you this?" Callus asked.
"Yes, they were drawn to the city's peaceful nature, but also sensed something else here- the mysterious Mega stones. Two of these stones reacted with the Mewtwo. Terrified by this, the Mewtwo told us to hide these. The power they exhibited were far beyond anything they had ever produced. The Mewtwo were worried if people discovered this, then they would be sought out for capture and further destruction might occur. We therefore kept them hidden and safe in our vaults."
"Well if they were safe, then why are you moving them?" Ernest wondered.
"Basically, with Mega stones coming into common knowledge, and being discovered daily in other regions, a scientist from Team Rocket realised that he might be able to amplify his scientific creations with Mega stones. He'd discovered information about our city's mining past and collection of stones and planned to steal them. If it wasn't for our secret agents, we would have never known. That's why I was sent off. I have the Mega stones connected to Mewtwo. They need to be taken far north to a Pokémon in a temple who will protect them."
"So, this scientist? Think it might be the Doctor Splicer I was working for?" Callus stated.
"Exactly him!" Moss said.
"We have to stop him. That guy is quite literally mad. He'll push the boundaries without any thought to the Pokémon he is experimenting on. He never told me what was in the package you carried or what exactly he was creating. Let's hide the stones, then stop him!" Callus belted.
"North it is then," Ernest sighed, pointing towards the enormous mountainous region miles in the distance.
"North it is!" Moss repeated.
"Better get some supplies and warm clothes then," Callus shivered as he said this.