Pokémon: One of a Kind

by Toadly1998

What started as an ordinary adventure became a life-changing experience for Louis Serrano. After gaining an unusual ability, he and his new friends, Taki and her Totodile, set off on an expedition to find pieces of a sacred artifact belonging to a secret tribe in the Johto Region. It's a race against time.

22. Chapter 22 - The Stage is Set

To WyldClaw: There'll be a number of things you won't expect in this story...I think.

From Toadly1998

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The warm, clear-aired glade began to darken. A bitter, metallic scent invaded their noses as a new wind from the east swept in, carrying with it the toxic fumes from the helicopter wreckage.

"Do you smell something?" questioned Venusaur, intrigued.

"That must be from the helicopter wreckage," responded Totodile.

"...was it yours?" inquired Venusaur.

"What? No," answered Louis.

Tracey lifted his shirt-collar, fashioning it to a face mask again.

"It's getting thicker," he coughed. "Let's go!"

The group nodded in unison, and soon, stepped deeper into the thick wood. The forest floor softly cushioned their steps, a welcome change from the sharp, mountainous pebbles behind them.

Then, Venusaur turned to Louis and spoke.

"Tell me, what brings you all out here?" it asked.

Louis glanced at Venusaur.

"We've come looking for a shard," he answered.

He reached into the pocket of his jacket and produced the currently unfinished crystal.

"...a shard that links to this," continued Louis.

"I see..." said Venusaur, quietly.

"...I thought you might be the ones."

Louis stopped.

"What do you mean?" he questioned.

"If you're Miguel's son, and you've been led to me... then the time of change is upon us," it explained.

Confused, Louis thought back to the village chief's words.

"This ancient crystal predates people and all we have are myths. It is said that when the light hits it, a rainbow is formed and Ho-Oh appears."

Louis relayed the chief's words to Venusaur. He had almost forgotten the wise man's words.

"Did he say anything else?" added the green Pokémon.

Louis had to think back hard, trying to recall more vital information.

"Before we left, the chief said one more thing," he replied. "He told us that...someone may be trying to end the tribe."

"Then it's as I thought…" said Venusaur.

"...we haven't much time."

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