Chapter 85:
In the Wake of a Reunion
Me and Barry were standing just outside Route 227, the road that leads to Stark Mountain. Already we could see bits of hot ash floating down onto our nose like snow. Well, hot snow.
"Hey Barry" I asked as we walked by the sign with the number 227 on it. "Did that guy yesterday get that Finneon traded?"
"Yes" Barry said. "However, Magikarp can't learn Surf so now he's trapped on that island forever. Poor soul."
Ash continued to fall harder the further we ascended. If you have asthma or any breathing difficulties, do not come here. It could be life threatening.
"This volcano has been active for a long time" Barry said. "But the Pokémon seem to love it." Case in point, we saw a relatively big orange Pokémon on four legs with red circles on its side. It had two volcano shaped rocks on its back.
Camerupt
323
Fire/Ground Type
Eruption Pokémon
Region of origin: Hoenn
6'03" (1.9 m)
485 lbs (220 kg)
It has volcanoes on its back. If magma builds up in its body, it shudders, then erupts violently.
Numel -Lv 33- Camerupt
Every step we took along the rocky black ground brought up closer to the smoky mountain. Everything became more ash covered as we made our way over.
"So" I asked Barry. "Who is this Master?"
"I… really don't know honestly" Barry said. "After I beat the Sunyshore Gym, I was greeted by him. He told me to meet him in the Battle Zone as soon as I could. He's been helpful though as my skills have been improving with him. But what's under that hood, I will find out someday. However, he is really tiring me out. I'm not sure if I like him or not."
Eventually we came to a house, like the ones in the Survival Zone.
"Let's get out of this ashy air" I suggested. "We can take a break here."
I went over to the mailbox just outside. Ash covered the name on it, so I wiped it off.
It said Buck on it.
"Hey, Flint told me about this guy!" I said. ""This must be his little brother!"
"So I am!"
I turned around and, out of nowhere, was a man in grey shorts, a red fiery shirt and red hair that was tied back. With him he had a black round Pokémon with multiple red eyes circling round its body.
Claydol
344
Ground/Psychic Type
Clay Doll Pokémon
Region of origin: Hoenn
4'11" (1.5 m)
238.1 lbs (108 kg)
An ancient claw figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Baltoy -Lv 36- Claydol
"Are you Buck?" I asked.
"That's my name! Say, you folks wouldn't be on your way up to Stark Mountain would you?"
"That's right" I said, explaining the situation. "It'll be our last adventure for a while."
Buck looked up at the smoky topped mountain again. "Well, it won't be easy. Not just because of nature, but because we have company."
I wanted to know what he meant by that.
"Well, you know those blue haired meanies that turned the sky red about a month ago?"
Wait, did he mean?
"Team Galactic's back?! Are you serious?!" I yelled.
Buck's face went from a happy-go-lucky grin to serious. "Yes, I am. If you want to take them down now, go ahead. But I can't do it today. I have a guest." He's face started to beam again. "Come on in!"
Buck opened the door as me and Barry looked at each other, mirroring our concerned looks.
The house was as small inside as it was on the out, it didn't seem bigger like I imagined it would be. I couldn't really tell you the view outside the window; ash covered it. But it had a TV, kitchen and a man with blue tight shorts and a mask.
"Well well! If it isn't the Champion and Tycoon to be!" he boomed.
"Crasher Wake!" I shouted as we gave each other a big group hug. "Is everything okay?"
"Well yes now that Team Galactic are-"Crasher looked out the window. Not much point because there was nothing to see out of it. "Oh, right. Sorry. I should get down to business. It's a good thing you are here. I was just going to show these to Buck, but it might be a good idea to show you as well."
Crasher Wake took out a grey folder with the Galactic logo on it. Opening it, there was a picture of an orange 4 legged Pokemon with a grey face.
"Who's that?" I asked.
"I know" Buck said. "That's Heatran. It's the Legendary Pokemon that lives in Stark Mountain. Well, I say Legendary. There are multiple actually, both males and females."
Could they be trying to get them? Well, we wouldn't let them get anywhere near it!
"This must be from Charon!" Crasher Wake said. "We failed to get him last time, I bet he's here!"
"He won't be" I said. "He was arrested two weeks ago. It was on all the headlines. But I tell you what wasn't. Before he was taken away, he told me to take down Team Galactic if they ever rose again. He's realised the error of his ways, and we need to stick to his word. Who's with me?"
Barry smiled. "Our last adventure taking down Team Galactic? I'm in!"
"I'll help to!" Crasher Wake said. "We'll all head down first thing tomorrow. Team Galactic have occupied the area, so we better be ready to strike."
My Team Galactic quest wasn't over it seemed.
