Chapter 34: True Intentions
Once the group are now inside the aquarium, they see Rodney and Professor Pinewood. But Ash asks, "Where is my brother?"
"Well, I think he is calling Reisa to come, I guess." Mark says.
And not long after, Reisa also comes with Wade. Reisa asks, "Why are you bringing me here?"
"I think you should also listen to this as well, since you won't be leaving this region soon." Wade says.
"Fair enough." Reisa says.
"So what do you have to tell us, Pinewood?" Delia asks.
"I found out some information about Team Solar and Team Lunar." Pinewood says.
"Those are the crooks who stole that little girl's Pokemon. And the other one has tried to rob the day care in the Brushus Town, right?" Keira asks.
"Yes, Keira." Ash says. "They're both different teams."
"But they share the same goal - to take over the Rikoto Region." Pinewood says.
"How would they do that, though?" Reisa asks.
"It has something to do with the temples..." Wade says.
Correct. Both teams are trying to gather the 5 Elemental stones in order to open a portal to where Solaran and Lunaro sleep."
"Solaran?" Ash says. "Lunaro?" Alice asks.
"Legend has it that the 5 Elemental Pokemon, Terradon, Tigacore, Searine, Tornadowl and Aethera used their powers to seal away these Pokemon in another dimension to end the war between them." Pinewood says.
"Why was there a war between them?" Keira asks.
"Both Pokemon were born from an eclipse. They are the same Pokemon, in a sense. Solaran was born from the light of the eclipse and Lunaro was born from the shadow of the eclipse." Delia says.
Rodney asks, "So they are like...twins?"
"Exactly." Delia says.
"So Team Solar and Team Lunar are both gathering those stones to set them free?" Keira says.
"Yes, although these stones aren't the only thing they are searching for. They also need to find the Sun Crystal and the Moon Crystal. Without them, Solaran and Lunaro won't be controlled and will cause devastation across the region." Pinewood says.
Ash recalls the things that he heard from the three Legendaries, he says, "When Light and Dark fight...the Prince of the sun and the princess of the moon will save the region with Balance..."
"What are you talking about, Ash?" Keira asks.
"This is the prophecy I heard from Terradon, after the Earth Stone is taken by Team Lunar."
"What? Team Lunar has the Earth Stone?" Wade asks in surprise.
"Not only that, Team Solar also has the Volt Stone." Alice says, much to their shock. "And I also remembered that Aethera tells us that once they wake up, they will fight together and it creates chaos. Is that true? Professor?"
"So you have met those two Legendaries?" Pinewood asks as they nod.
Mark adds, "And not only that, Tigacore also says the same thing about they are targeting the crystals, but we don't know where they are."
Ash says, "But the only thing we have is..." He opens the bag and then the Core Stone is there. Wade says, "Ash? You have the Core Stone?"
"Yes, Amber took it so that both teams can't find it. And we have defeated them a lot of times, so we are asked to protect the stone." Alice says.
"So now that leaves two stones out there." Rodney says.
"But I don't see how these teams plans will work." Reisa says. "I mean, all 5 stones need to be together for it to work and, if they're all separated, it won't work."
"Which is why I think they have backup plans." Pinewood says. "These teams are dangerous and will do anything to get control of the Rikoto region."
"Which is why we can't let them have the stones." Delia says.
"That's right." Keira says.
Pinewood says, "I know you guys were a good choice for the Pokedex, but please be careful. I know you can handle yourselves. You have come so far, Ash. You must protect that stone from these teams and you must not let them know you have it."
"Of course. And I am sure that all of you will help as well." Ash says as they nod.
Wade says, "So Professor. Wasn't there something you wanted to give to these three?"
"Oh, that's right. I want to give you these surfboards." Then they give them each a surfboard. "Um...why do we need this?" Keira asks.
"These will allow you to surf along water and get to places you couldn't before." Delia says. "It is useful if you don't have any Water Types on your team."
"I see." Rodney says as he puts it away. "But I will be fine, since I have Salaslam."
Keira says, "And I have Pooldog."
"Good." Pinewood says, "Well, I must go. I have some research to do in Goopool Swap. Good luck and be careful."
After Pinewood leaves, Wade says, "Right, guys. You know how it goes for this gym battle. Once all three of you have 7 badges, I will battle you, for now, I gotta get back to the Gym, Reisa, Mark, do you want to come along?"
"Sure." Reisa says.
"See ya, guys." Mark says as they leave.
Keira says, "I know we can do this. Team Solar and Team Lunar won't win! Ahhh! So pumped! I'm gonna go and train! I'll see you guys around!"
Rodney says, "It is not only the two evil teams, the ones that make you miserable are also a threat. But Keira is right! As long as we stick together, they won't win! You should go to Goopool Swamp! It's in the eastern area of Route 9."
"If I remember correctly, there is someone we know also at Goopool Swamp for training." Delia says much to their confusion.
"Who?" Ash asks.
"You'll find out eventually." Delia says as they leave the aquarium.
Now that Ash and the others have a glimpse of what Team Solar and Team Lunar's ambitions are. I hope you like this chapter. The next chapter will be the Goopool Swamp.