Emerald Destiny

A/N: Hi again. I just finished watching The Spell of the Unown, and it was so cool!! Although I thought that Entei looked kinda ugly...heh. Now all three legendary dogs have appeared in the Pokemon series, if you include movies. Suicune at the beginning of The Johto Journey, Raikou in the episode where Togepi gets lost and was found by a Houndoom (while they were sheltering from the rain Raikou's silhouette appeared shooting lightning bolts; I forgot the title), and now Entei in The Spell of the Unown. Of all the legendary dogs, I like Suicune best ^^. Well, on with the ficcie!!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, ya? If I did, the episodes and the movies would be much worse -_-. *dreams of growing up and becoming a scientist and creating REAL Pokemon* Woooo~~ ^^

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Chapter 5

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"Not again," Lionel growled as Kris and Carol instinctively put their hands on their Pokeballs. Amethyst and Silver hissed and arched their backs at the attackers, and for the second time that day, a two toned purple sphere enclosed them. Darkflame's pack circled them again, growling even more ferociously than last time. It was obvious that they were very, very mad. Red eyes gleamed in the twilight, causing the group to unconsciously shrink back into itself.

A flame suddenly shot out of the trees and hammered against the protective barrier. This triggered off a volley of flames from all sides. Amethyst panted with the effort of keeping up the Light Barrier (A/N: I thought that Light Reflect or Reflect Screen sounded kinda funny, so now Light Screen + Reflect = Light Barrier). Vaporeon, Shellder, and Seel were having trouble putting out the Flamethrowers being aimed at them that they couldn't attack any Houndour. Soon, the Light Barrier started flickering in places, as Amethyst was quickly drained of her energy.

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Suicune watched from the trees. She was struggling with the rule of 'not being seen until the Knower of Ancient Lore had joined the group'. The Legendary Council, who feared that they would upset the order of events if the members of the Chosen group appeared in the wrong order, had put down this rule. But she couldn't wait here and watch them roasted by Darkflame's pack!! She made a decision.

Raikou!! Entei!! Need your help!! Northern-most point of Darkflame's territory!! Come as soon as possible!! She called, leaping into the ring of Houndour and hoping that the rapidly oncoming night would hide her. Look for signs of flame!! Suicune sent Bubblebeam into a Houndour's face, and kicked another.

Be right there!! Came the reply.

Grimly, Suicune spun around, shooting off Bubblebeam at the same time, which resulted in a literal whirlwind of bubbles. Stopping instantly, she bounded towards the flickering Light Barrier and surrounded it in a thick coat of ice. The Light Barrier would stop the cold from entering, which was easier than withstanding against a barrage of flame, and the ice would prevent those inside from seeing what was happening outside. A streak of Thunderbolt and an icy purple Flamethrower announced the arrival of Raikou and Entei. (I dunno why it's purple, but it was in The Spell of the Unown, unless Entei was using another attack. Oh well. ^^)

Listen, you fools!! Entei roared in the Houndours' minds. These people are the Chosen!! If you hurt them in any way, you'll have to answer to the Legendary Council!!

At this, most of the Houndour fled, whimpering. The Legendary Council was feared by majority of the Pokemon in the world, for it was, after all, comprised of the most powerful Pokemon. The rest of the braver, or more stupid, Houndour were taken down by Vaporeon, Shellder and Seel, who were attacking through the already melted ice. Seeing this, Suicune melted back into the shadows, followed by Raikou, then Entei, who had been busy reprimanding Darkflame.

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Kris watched Amethyst in despair. Amethyst could not keep it up much longer. She was about to command her to give it up before she fainted when she realized that the flames were dwindling. Lionel, who was on the ground because of his injured leg, looked up in hope, and Carol, who was commanding the water Pokemon, did the same. A dark shadow whirled a few metres away from them, bubbles zipping out and hitting many Houndour. Suddenly, they were enclosed in ice, whose cold Amethyst held back with no problem at all.

Through the ice, they could only see colours. A yellow streak and a purple one suddenly shot out of what seemed to be trees. The ice was being melted swiftly by the Houndour, and when it cleared, only a few Houndour were left outside. These were quickly taken care of by the quick-thinking Carol.

Finally, Amethyst let down the Light Barrier and collapsed in a heap. Kris bent down and stroked Amethyst, while Silver licked her flank worriedly. Amethyst couldn't absorb the sunlight and heal herself, because there was no sunlight left. Suddenly, Silver stood stiffly, ears and tail twitching. Steadily, his rings began to glow. Amethyst's tail flicked the air gently as she began absorbing the blue light. When the light died, the jewel on her forehead was flecked with blue.

Kris sighed in relief and hugged Amethyst tightly. "You were great, Amethyst. All of you," she added, looking at Vaporeon, Shellder and Seel, "Were great." Having forgotten to release her hold on the Espeon, Amethyst began making choking noises. "Oh, I'm sorry," Kris exclaimed as she let go and Amethyst flopped to the ground. Carol started laughing, recalling her Pokemon. Kris joined in after a few moments, but Lionel simply recalled his Vaporeon and let out his other Umbreon, commanding it to use Flash.

"I don't see what there is to laugh about," he said frostily, as the Umbreon's rings glowed with a yellow light. "It's nearly dark, I'm hurt, and it's still pretty far to Goldenrod."

Amethyst smirked as a purple beam, edged with blue, shot out of her jewel and fell on Lionel's injured leg. Silver nodded in understanding and thanks as he watched his master's leg heal.

Lionel looked at Kris accusingly. "You could have healed my leg long ago!!"

Kris shrugged. "You didn't ask. Well, now that your leg's all right, let's go!!"

Carol nodded. "Yeah. Before it gets any darker."

Lionel scowled and bent down to pluck the String Shot bandage out before starting to walk.

Half an hour later.....

Kris, Carol, and Lionel plopped down on a sofa each at the Goldenrod Pokemon Center after giving their Pokemon to Nurse Joy, who returned Silver and Amethyst almost immediately because they were the ones who did not stay in the Pokeballs. Amethyst lay down beside Kris while Silver lay down beside Lionel.

"Good night," Kris yawned and settled down into the sofa. "Good night," Carol replied, doing the same. In a few minutes, they were both fast asleep.

Lionel watched them through half-closed lids. He yawned, murmured a "Good night" to Silver, and closed his eyes. After a few moments, he heard nails clicking on the polished floor, and opened his eyes with a huge effort. Before they dropped close again, he thought he saw Amethyst and Silver trot out of the door out of the corner of his eye...

Heh. That's it for chapter 5. I have decided to end the disclaimer wars..for now. Heehee. Well, gotta go do homework!! ;_; Remember to review or I'll write something like '20 reviews before I get the next chapter up!!' in the next chapter!! *grins evilly*

~*Dawn the Espeon*~