Nira scanned the skies for 5 minutes before we heard him speak up.

Nira: Okay. This is good. I see very far out and looking closely… I think I see the ocean from here.

Scorch: Well? Lets follow that drone!

Nira: Yeah. Lets get going.

Nira controlled the drone as we followed it. We moved through the trees and open fields for half a day. By the time we took a break, my legs were killing me. The amount of walking in the past few days was so much that it left me sore. So it felt very good sitting.

Nira: Okay…! Since we don't have a tent anymore, I think I'll just start on a fire so we can cook some stuff.

He rushed off to pick up branches and all.

Cloud: Ugh… I can't wait to return home. This sucks…

Shock: Come on, it isn't entirely awful. Yeah, Nira sorta got us lost… But at least we had a small adventure. It was sorta refreshing seeing new areas.

Cloud: Sure, I guess…

Scorch: Well, I had quite a lot of fun! We should do this more.

Ember: Yeah, though I am thinking… I would love to visit a place called Crystal Falls… A beautiful waterfall and all. I've been there when I was very young and it was awesome.

Scorch: Hmm? I don't mind that.

Ember: Really? Been wanting to go alone, but since you want to come. It would be nice.

Scorch: Yep! It sounds like a fun adventure.

Ember started to speak again but it was interrupted by a loud crash. It sounded so close and it caused me to jump. All of us turned back to face the nearby forest opening. Scorch jumped up and tilted his head at this.

Scorch: What the? Err…

Scorch proceeded to run towards the sound as I followed. Ember and Cloud stood back as Shock followed behind me.

So when we reached the sound of the crash, we saw Nira standing there already and looking confused. We looked forward to see a wrecked dirt bike. In front of the bike, I saw a snowy Zorua who laid there for a moment before lifting himself up gently. This strange looking Zorua groaned and shook himself off. He then looked up and saw us. He kept quiet and reached up. He took his helmet off. His white mane looked so soft along with his tail. I stopped thinking about his appearance for a second and walked up to him.

Shaymin: Uh… A- are you okay? Looked sorta painful…

Unknown: Yeah… It hurt a lot… All from a tiny rock…

The Zorua tried getting up but fell. He just sat there and sighed. He then looked back and tensed.

Unknown: H- heh… Gonna be quite sore for a few days. But I'll be fine…

He got up slowly and sighed.

Frost: Anyways, um… I'm Frost. I… Didn't expect to see a Shaymin here.

Frost: Oh no… Where did my supplies go…? Crap. My team is going to be so disappointed…

We watched as he started searching around. He gave out a sigh of relief as he took a box from the nearby bushes. He opened it up and looked through it.

Frost: Thank Arceus… I was afraid this stuff would've been damaged.

He quickly looked up to us and chuckled nervously.

Frost: My bike is sorta destroyed… So that sucks… No more caravan runs for a while…

Scorch: You are a merchant?

He rubbed his head and nodded.

Frost: Uh, yeah. I often go solo to support my team who do the exploring. I sell special items I find on my journey. It's gonna suck paying to repair my bike… I've been everywhere on it. Lunar City, Catalyst, Skola…

Scorch: Uh… Are you sure you'll be alright out here?

Frost: I'm not so sure… Dragging this wreck of metal is going to be difficult. And I'm still quite a few miles away from my team's location.

Scorch: Hmm… Ma-

Frost: It's sorta pointless at the moment. I know this is sudden, but can I travel with you to the nearest city or town? Figures I would crash in a more dangerous location known for robbery.

Shock: We were heading to Hexa. So, um… If you want to head that far.

Frost: Hexa? I've been there a few times. Thinking of it… It isn't that far from our location. It was the last location I visited before reaching this point.

Shock: Really? Well damn… I have a friend who could look into your ride.

Nira: We are that close already? What are we waiting for?

Scorch: I'll get the others.

Frost strapped the box of supplies to his back before pulling up his bike. His front wheel was dented and the rim looked pretty damaged. Even the engine took quite a bit of damage it looked like, having been punctured.

Frost: I really hope I can repair this…

Scorch soon returned with the other two and after a quick chat, we decided to head to Hexa. Frost knew the way through the forest, so we just followed him as he struggled moving his deformed bike.

Our walk went somewhat nice for half an hour. After this time, we finally saw Hexa and five more minutes, we managed to reach the gates of the town. I was quite excited to be back in familiar lands. Cloud was quick to depart from us. This followed with Shock as he said they had some business with Autumn.

Ember: Well, we're here. Here, follow me. I'll take you to the one who, err… Mostly knows about vehicles…

Ember and Frost pushed the bike off. Scorch just ran off to do his own things which was to get ice cream as I saw.

Nira: Man… It's nice to be back. But I loved going out on an adventure after so long. So err… Thanks. Even if it didn't go as planned.

I nodded as he continued.

Nira: Well, I guess I'll head back to the bar to tell the two I'm back. See you later!

Nira left me as I decided to join Ember and Frost. The two were just sitting there as Frost had his box open while displaying some items. They didn't really notice me at first as the two spoke. Frost picked up some sort of stone and spoke.

Frost: Look at this. It's a frost stone! It's such a rare find… I found it while exploring the side of a mountain during a massive blizzard. It was often used in crafting like tools due to how hard these stones are. I doubt they use them anymore… But it's still an awesome find.

Frost looked up to finally notice me.

Frost: O- oh. The Shaymin is here. Ember told me about you. It's actually really nice seeing a powerful Pokemon like you.

Shaymin: Uh, yeah… I'm not 'powerful'.

Frost: Oh? Huh… Well, err, it's kinda nice though. Anyways, I am glad you helped me. It was tough telling my team over a message. But it's done…

He sighed and shrugged.

Frost: I guess I'm stuck here until my bike's fixed. I guess it's fine.

Ember: You can stay at our place until then. It will most likely take five days.

Frost: Yeah, that'd be nice. It's not uncommon for me to spend the night outside in a tent while traveling. But… It would be nice having a bed.

Ember: I'll take him to our place. You should check around.

He looked at me as I agreed. Frost followed Ember as I started to think.

Shaymin: I guess… I'll visit the guild hall…

Walking up the road, I made my way to the house.

I opened the door upon reaching the building. Shock was just leaving as I walked by him. He just left the building as I walked into the main hall. Autumn and Bolt was sitting and looking over some papers. Bolt noticed me first.

Bolt: Oh, another? Do you need something?

Shaymin: Oh, err… Not really. I'm just trying to figure out what to do.

Bolt: Hmm? Well, if you need something to do… Why don't you deliver this? I was meaning to deliver it, but got distracted with this work.

Bolt reached down and placed a bag on the table.

Bolt: I somewhat expect this to be from Scorch or something… Since, err… It's for Sky and filled with candy. Lots of it…

Shaymin: Oh, uh, sure. I'll deliver it.

Taking the bag, I turned around and left. With nothing else to do, I started heading to Sky's shrine.


25 Minutes Later


Upon reaching the top, I saw the shrine and Sky was sitting against it while reading.

Shaymin: Uh… Sky?

He looked up at me and stood up.

Sky: Jeez… There you are. You hadn't been around for a few days. Was sorta wondering where you went…

Shaymin: Oh, um, yeah. We went on an adventure for a few days.

Sky: Ah… Well, glad your back. It was getting quite boring.

He then looked at the bag as I gave it to him. He smiled at this and spoke.

Sky: Thanks.

I nodded and turned back.

Shaymin: I should check on my team…

Sky: Leaving so soon? Alright then. I'll be here.

Sky walked up to his shrine and sat against it as he returned to reading. I walked back to Hexa and once I arrived, I started to seek out my team. I did go to the bar to check on Nira. He seemed quite happy and wanted to go on another adventure one day. Him saying that he'll do more research and more planning before then.

So after that, I went to check on the others. I talked to everyone for a moment and that's when I checked on Shock. Shock appeared quiet and this confused me. He was just sitting on a bench as I walked up to him.

Shaymin: Um… Shock?

Shock: Oh, hey. That adventure was something, huh? Oh… Since you are here. Look at this.

Shock opened a bag and pulled out what looked like a small piece of crystal.

Shock: Pretty cool, hmm? I found it outside of the gates. You don't really see crystal just laying on the surface. I'm considering giving it to Zuzi. But… I'm not so sure how to do so.

He chuckled nervously and shook his head.

Shaymin: Um… Isn't she the one you have a crush on?

Tensing gently from my question, he simply nodded.

Shock: Uh, yeah… For a while now. But err… I could never really speak to her. Every time, I just feel so nervous.

Shaymin: Really?

Shock: Zuzi is so carefree and very laid back. And err… I'm more serious and all. So… I'm just afraid to ask since she may reject due to that.

Shock sighed gently and rubbed his head.

Shock: Guess I should just go for it. I've been delaying for like a year, so might just do it…

He got up and stretched.

Shock: Well, it's getting somewhat dark out… So I think I'll stop by a place to eat before heading home. I guess I'll see you at our place.

Shock then walked off. Looking up, the sky was turning orange. That's when I noticed Sky flying high in the sky. We looked at each other and he pointed to the gates. This confused me as he bolted down to the beach. I stood there for a moment. I guess he wanted me to meet up with him. So I made my way to the beach quickly. Upon reaching the beach, I noticed Sky standing near the crystal waters. I made my way up to him as he looked over to me.

Sky: Glad you made it quickly.

Shaymin: Y- yeah. Is something wrong?

Sky: Hmm? No, no. I just needed to tell you something.

Sky crossed his arms.

Sky: Something strange happened just now.

Shaymin: Huh?

Sky: I was about to head out to explore. However… Some strange surge shot through the air. Not… Powerful or anything. But it just didn't feel right. But… I then noticed a strange flash deep within the forest and then another jolt. I plan on checking it out. It's so close to Hexa, so I need to check it out. I want to know if you want to check it out too.

Shaymin: That's… Strange. But uh. Sure. I guess I can come along.

Sky: Sweet. Get on and we'll check it out before nightfall.

Getting on Sky, we made our way to where Sky noticed the light.

Once we got to the location, we began flying over the site. We looked down and it appeared to be empty at first. Sky tilted his head and got a bit closer to look through the trees.

Sky: What? That… Doesn't make sense. I swear I saw something here. Crap…

Sky looked around the area and tried scanning the ground for anything, but nothing. He sighed and shook his head. He just shrugged.

Sky: Probably just a team or something doing… Something. Lets just get back. I guess.

Sky turned around and flew back to Hexa. I looked back and remained silent. Once we were back at the beach, he just shrugged.

Sky: I don't understand what I saw or felt. Sorry about that…

Shaymin: It's fine. But it's getting pretty dark, so I guess I should get home quickly…

Sky: Sure. I guess I'll just keep an eye on things like always. So um… See you later.

Sky still looked slightly confused as he flew off to his shrine.

With that, I just headed back home and once I entered the house, I got into the bedroom and laid on the bed...