The port city of Gateon Port was the main lifeline the region had with the rest of the Pokémon world. Situated on the distant Orre continent it was where the majority of business took place. Today a large shipment of produce from the Hoenn region was being unloaded. As the workers unloaded the crates, two figures made their way out of one of them.
Missy: Finally! We made it!
Neo: Yeah! I will admit that trip took longer than I thought it would.
Neo and Missy had been on that ship for the past month while it made its trip from Lilycove City to Gateon Port. And boy were they glad to be on land again.
Neo: That was the longest month of my life… almost.
Missy: And just think. We've still got the return trip.
Neo: Oh goody.
Missy laughed as Neo's sarcasm with him joining her shortly after. But once that moment had passed they realized that although they knew where Celebi's shrine was they had no idea which direction the village was.
Missy: Of all the information to be lacking…
Neo: Don't worry. I'm sure there's a Pokémon or two that know how to get there.
Missy: You mean like that Pelipper?
Neo looked to where Missy was looking and saw a pelican-like Pokémon with an abnormally large beak.
Missy: Maybe he knows how to get to Agate Village.
Neo: Only one way to find out.
The two walked over to the Pelipper. The bird Pokémon noticed their approach.
Pelipper: (Can I help you?)
Missy: We were wondering if you could point us in the direction of Agate Village.
Pelipper: (Whoa! Pokémon that can speak human! There's something you don't see everyday!)
Neo: I know. Now, about our directions…
Pelipper: (Oh, sorry. The village is north-northeast of here. Just keep heading towards the volcano and you should see it.)
Neo: Thanks.
The two of them headed towards the village exit to the north. As they got there, however, they caught sight of a group of rough-looking trainers. They were all dressed in black leather jackets and black jeans. Their leader looked especially rough, being very muscular and much taller than the rest. Neo and Missy paused and watched as they walked by.
Neo: I'm getting bad vibes from them.
Missy: So am I. There's just something about them that screams trouble.
Neo: Well I don't want to be around incase they do start something.
Missy: Me neither.
The two Pokémon quickly made their way out of Gateon Port. Whatever business that rough looking group of trainers had in there they didn't want to be around for it.
The landscape of the Orre region caught Neo and Missy by surprise. Even though they were traveling in a part of the region that was covered in lush vegetation, they could clearly see the desert part of the region.
Missy: Wow. The landscape is certainly unique.
Neo: Forests to the east, desert to the west. Unique is only part of it.
Looking out towards the desert Neo spotted a tall mountain with smoke coming from its peak.
Neo: Look. That must be Mt. Battle that Blaze was talking about. Agate Village shouldn't too much farther.
Missy: Good. The sooner we meet with Celebi the sooner you can be reunited with Sasha.
Neo: You got that right.
The two picked up their pace, eager to get to the village.
Neo: I'm almost there, Sasha.
Back in Gateon Port the group of trainers had made their way to the local tavern. The leader stared at the Krabby-shaped building. One of the other trainers walked up beside him.
Leader: Are you sure they'll know here?
Trainer: I'm pretty sure, Russell sir.
Russell: Well they'd better or something bad might happen.
He made his way to the door, stopping only to give instructions.
Russell: You boys stay out here. This won't take long.
The others understood and waited outside as they were ordered. Russell stepped inside and took in the look of the place. It was your typical bar with wooden tables and chairs placed all around. At the bar the bartender was cleaning glasses, oblivious to the man that had just walked in. Russell walked up to the bar and leaned against it, catching the attention of the bartender.
Bartender: What can I do for you?
Russell: I'm here for information on Celebi.
Bartender: Celebi? Why do you think I know anything about Celebi?
Russell: I'm sure you've have a few customers come in that have talked about Celebi, like where to find it.
Bartender: And if I have?
Russell: Tell me where it is.
Bartender: Why should I? What do you plan on doing with Celebi?
Russell stood up from the bar and turned to face the bartender.
Russell: You're in no position to ask any questions. Now tell me what I want to know.
Bartender: I don't have to tell you anything!
Russell: I believe you do.
Bartender: And why is that?
Russell had grown tired of the bartender's constant questioning. He grabbed the bartender by his shirt collar and held him up at eye level.
Russell: You want to know why? Okay, here's why. I've got five men outside, each of them with three Pokémon. If you don't tell me what I want to know I'll have all 15 of those Pokémon turn this building into a pile of bricks within a few minutes!
Bartender: No! Please! Don't do that!
Russell: Then tell me where Celebi is!
Bartender: Celebi hasn't appeared in Orre for years now!
Russell: And why is that?!
Bartender: I don't know!
Russell: Where do I go to find it?!
Bartender: Agate Village!
Russell: Where is that?!
Bartender: North of here! Just head towards Mt. Battle.
Satisfied with the answers Russell threw the bartender to the ground.
Russell: See? Now wasn't that easy?
He walked back outside where his men were patiently waiting.
Russell: Let's go, boys!
Trainer: You found out where to go next?
Russell: Yeah. North of here, to Agate Village.
Russell and his gang headed to the exit of the port. There, six motorcycles were parked. They each got on one and fired them up. Then, with Russell leading the way, the gang sped off to the north towards Agate Village… the same village that Neo and Missy were currently approaching.
Neo and Missy have finally arrived in Orre and are about to enter Agate Village. However, Russell is leading his gang to the village as well. Just what business does Russell and his gang have with Celebi? Can Neo and Missy get Celebi's help and get out before Russell arrives with is gang? Find out in the next chapter of Battle for Life and Love!
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