The world of pokemon might be a great thing, but there's always trouble happening as well. An investigation was going on in a rock quarry. Even Yoruichi was there to check it out for herself.
"It looks like we just missed them." Officer Jenny said.
"So they give us the slip as well." Yoruichi said. "I was contacted by the Unova region and was told about these people. They're cunning and trouble. Did you find out what it was they took?"
"We did. It seems they took a single gem." Officer Jenny said. "One of those gems that can increase the power of grass-type pokemon."
"A grass gem?" Yoruichi questioned. "They are unpredictable. What could they be after?" Yoruichi turned away and knows something needs to be done. "Locate a trainer named Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends. They've actually encounter them before. We must do what we can to stop this Team Transcendent."
Pokemon
Every trainer has a choice
To listen to that voice inside
I know the battles maybe long
Winners may have come and gone
I will carry on
Yeah, this dream will last forever
This dream will never die
We will rise to meet the challenge every time
(Advance challenge)
Yeah, this dream keeps us together
This shows that you and I
Will be the best that the world's ever seen
Cause we will always follow this dream
Pokemon
(Ichigo's voice): A Gem in the Rough
Our heroes continue on their journey. Ichigo has managed to get all eight badges and Orihime has all four star medals. All that is left is for Orihime to compete in the Ultimate Talent Star and for Ichigo to enter the Johto League.
"It won't be long now. We'll be in the Platinum Valley soon and the big competition will begin soon." Rukia said.
"I can't wait and I'm going to win it." Orihime said.
"That's the spirit, Orihime." Ichigo said. Orihime was really looking forward to this.
"Hold on." Chad said as he came to a stop.
"Is something wrong, Chad?" Ichigo said. Chad pointed to the sky. They all looked up and saw a helicopter was over them. A rope was tossed down and they saw Yoruichi sliding down from it.
"Is that Yoruichi?" Rukia said. Yoruichi landed down in front of them.
"Good to see all of you again." Yoruichi said.
"It really is you, Yoruichi. A bit showy for an entrance, don't you think?" Ichigo said.
"What brings you all the way out here?" Orihime asked.
"I was actually looking for all of you." Yoruichi said. "I may need your help with something important. Rumor has it that you've had a few run-ins with an organization called Team Transcendent."
"Team Transcendent?!" Ichigo said as all of them were shocked to hear that name. "Yeah. We've encountered them before and they always seem to be up to no good."
"They're a very mysterious group." Rukia said. "We've encountered them before, but we never been able to figure out their plan. When we faced them in Unova, they stole three plates that are suppose to help a pokemon's power."
"They've been doing the same around here." Yoruichi said. "The champion from Unova, Yamamoto, contacted me and told me everything he could about them. That's how I know you guys have encountered them before. I'm aware of what happened in Unova and now they brought their trouble to here. Only instead of stealing plates, they're stealing gems with the same properties. They already stole a fire gem, a water gem, and just recently a grass gem."
"That's odd." Chad said.
"I wonder what they're up to and why they're going to so much trouble to obtain these items." Rukia said.
"Whatever the reason, they're causing a lot of trouble for a lot of people to gain so little." Ichigo said.
"Maybe it's not so little to them." Yoruichi said. "They're clearly up to something and it's something big. Otherwise, they probably wouldn't have gone as far as they have. Anyway, that's another reason I came to you. I thought you could help me figure this out. Since you've dealt with them before, you might know what to expect."
"You want our help? You better believe me when I tell you that we want in." Ichigo said. "I've just about had it with these guys. Someone's got to stop them."
"That's what I like to hear." Yoruichi said. She waved her hand and told the helicopter to land. "Since it seems like they're going after these special gems that help increase a pokemon's power, we have police stationed in multiple areas where you might be able to find these gems. We're gathering as many as we can. We're hoping to lure them to us since we can't figure out where they're going to strike next."
"That's not a bad idea since there's no way of knowing when and where they're going to strike." Rukia said. "Our best chance of catching them is if we can bring them to us."
"Exactly. That's why we're going to one of the stationed positions." Yoruichi said. All of them climbed into the computer and it took off. Team Transcendent is causing problems for a lot of people and must be stopped.
…
The Mountains
The helicopter carried all of them over to the mountains. Ichigo and the others looked down and saw people at work with them excavating the mountain. The helicopter landed down and all of them came out with them having a look around.
"Miss Yoruichi!" One of the workers called as he came over.
"Any news about Team Transcendent's movements?" Yoruichi asked.
"Not yet. No one was reported in." The worker said. "We managed to excavate a few gems and have them ready to move if needed."
"Good." Yoruichi said. "Let's clear out this whole mountain if we have to. Whatever it is that Team Transcendent is after, they're not going to get it. We need to catch them before they try to make another escape."
"I'm actually a little nervous." Orihime said. "Team Transcendent is a dangerous group. No one has been able to catch them. So what are we suppose to do?"
"Don't worry, Orihime. We'll be okay." Ichigo said. As all of them was at work, Team Transcendent was already in the area. One of the men in command, Kaname, was watching them and watched through a pair of high-tech binoculars.
"How nice of them to do most of the work for us." Kaname said. "It also looks like those trainers who keep interfering with our plans are here as well."
"Are they?" Kaname turned around and was faced with Aizen. "Those kids must be something special for this to keep happening. Maybe they're intertwine with our fates somehow. In the end, they're here and we'll have to deal with them as well."
"As you wish. So are we going to begin?" Kaname questioned.
"Just give it a few more minutes." Aizen said as he waited patiently for the moment to attack. Meanwhile, Ichigo and the others hang around the area.
"How do you even know if Team Transcendent is going to show up around here?" Orihime asked.
"We don't." Yoruichi said. "We have several other places like this one at work and on guard for when Team Transcendent shows themselves. They could appear anywhere at any time."
"So with any luck, they won't show up here." Chad said.
"The chances of them showing up are pretty low, but they still could." Rukia said.
"Let them come. I'm not afraid of them." Ichigo said. "If anything, we should try and bring the fight to them. Get it done and over with."
"That would be good, but no one knows where their hideout is." Yoruichi said. "If they're also traveling from Unova to Johto, they must have multiple hideouts and we haven't been able to find one."
"So all we can do is wait it out?" Ichigo said. "We can't wait around forever. Orihime and I need to get to the Ultimate Talent Star and the Johto League."
"So you managed to qualify for both events?" Yoruichi said. "That should be enjoyable to see." As all of them waited around for something to happen, some people came out of the mountain and watch their watches. Azien counted down the minutes.
"Three….two….one." Aizen said and right on the second, several bombs placed in the mountain went off and caused a series of small explosions.
"What's going on?!" Ichigo said. During the explosions, some of the employees released some pokemon and had them all start attacking. "What do they think they're doing?"
"They must be members of Team Transcendent in disguise. Protect the gems we've uncovered! Get them out of here!" Yoruichi said. One person was able to get to the van that held all the gems and drove off. Yoruichi held out her pokeball and was ready to take action. "Medicham, time for battle!"
"Medicham!"
"Medicham, Confusion!" Yoruichi said. Medicham released some of psychic power to blow some of their pokemon away.
"Let's help out. Absol, Dark Pulse!" Ichigo said.
"Absol!" Absol used the attack and blasted some of the enemy's pokemon.
"Let's join in the fight." Chad said as he and Orihime were ready to jump right in.
"Hang on. Something doesn't seem right." Rukia said.
"What do you mean?" Orihime asked.
"This attack is too random. It came without warning." Rukia said. "Isn't there usually a commander, their boss, or someone in charge close by to lead the attack?" Ichigo thought back to the times they encountered Team Transcendent before and he could see Rukia's point.
"You're right. There should be a commander, but there's not one in sight." Ichigo said. That was when an idea suddenly came to him. "Of course! It's the van! They're going after the gems that were already uncovered! What's going on here is nothing more than a way to distract us." Ichigo turned around and tried to go after the truck with Absol going with him.
"Ichigo, wait." Yoruichi said as she took out another pokeball and released an Arcanine. "Ride on Arcanine, you'll get there much faster and Arcanine can track the scent."
"Thanks." Ichigo said as he and Absol jumped on.
"Arcanine, Extreme Speed!" Yoruichi said. Arcanine ran with great speed and hurried after the van.
…
The Van
The van was trying to drive away from all that commotion. However, the van had a tire rip and it was pulled over. The driver got out and saw the front tire was practically torn off and saw it was by a Pinsir.
"I wouldn't stay here if I were you." The driver looked and spotted Aizen and Kaname. "You're free to stay, but I wouldn't if I were you." Aizen said. The driver got scared and ran off.
"Excellent work, Pinsir." Kaname said. "Let's hope the gem we are looking for is in this van."
"Have you ever known me to be wrong, Kaname?" Aizen said. "By the time those fools realize what has happened, it will be too late." Aizen walked over to the back of the van and was ready to open it.
"Hold it!" Aizen turned around and saw Ichigo and Absol riding on Arcanine and saw they able to arrive. Absol and Ichigo jumped right off and were ready to battle. Ichigo looked and remembered Aizen from seeing him. "It's you again."
"They caught up to us already?" Kaname said.
"The champion off Johto is here." Aizen said. "That must be her Arcanine. It's the only explanation. Still, I'm a little impressed you caught on to our real plan so soon. So we meet again, Ichigo Kurosaki."
"You won't getaway this time." Ichigo said. Aizen just chuckled at Ichigo's attempts.
Our heroes have gotten caught up with Team Transcendent again. They're faced with them once more and are attempting to stop them. Will that be enough? There's only one way to know. Stay tune.
To Be Continued….
