Chapter 3:
Soaring around Hoenn
Location: Slateport City
We had stuck to our agreement; Wally would go back to Verdanturf Town for a bit whilst me and May would go to Sootopolis City.
"Thanks a lot," Wally said. "I'm excited to try out Mega Evolution properly."
"Me to," I said. "But as seen yesterday, we have a lot of training to do before we conquer it."
"But I know we will!" Wally said, followed up by some throaty coughs.
"You okay?" May I asked. "We can walk you back if you like."
"No no, it's fine," he said. "It's not far." With that, he started his trek north.
"Hey, speaking of Mega Evolution," I said. "We have yet to try it on Latios and Latias!"
"You're right!" May replied. "Let's give it a go. Should we?"
"I don't see why not." Behind us we saw an almost elderly lady. She had black-wavy hair that was in two parts. She had a maroon dress with some top parts that looked like claws.
"Who would you be?" I asked.
"My name is Drasna. I'm a Pokémon Trainer focused on using Dragon Types."
"Huh," I said. "I'm guessing you overheard us about Latios and Latias?"
"Indeed."
Me and May also got out our Eon Flutes. "See," May said. "The previous Champion of Hoenn also gave us these."
"My goodness!" Dransna said. "It's not everyday you see these! Give Latios and Latias their Mega Stones and then play it. They don't need to be in your party either. Trust me on this."
I looked at May. "Well, whatever she says," I replied.
Five minutes later, the two of us came out of the Pokémon Center. "They're equipped," I said.
"Well, give it a play," she said. "But I must warn you. There has been some strange activity in the sky. Weird portals have been opening up full of amazing Pokémon."
"We'll be fine," I said. "Ready May?"
The two of us played the Eon Flutes.
All of a sudden, Latios and Latias appeared out of nowhere and picked me and May up.
Latias (ラチィアス)
#205 (Hoenn)
Dragon/Psychic Type
Eon Pokémon
4'07" (1.4 m)
88.2 lbs (40 kg)
Latias is highly sensitive to the emotions of people. If it senses any hostility, this Pokémon ruffles the feathers all over its body and cries shrilly to intimidate its foe.
Legendary Pokémon
"Shall we give it a go?" I shouted.
"Let's do it!" May replied.
I held up the Key Stone, and it started glowing. May did the same. "When our hearts become one," we shouted. "Beyond evolution… Mega Evolve!" Latios and Latias were shrouded in amazing energy. When it petered out, both were large and purple, with their wings have lumps on them.
Mega Latios (メガラチィオス)
#206 (Hoenn)
Dragon/Psychic Type
Eon Pokémon
7'07" (2.3 m)
154.3 lbs (70 kg)
Mega Latios can fly faster than any airliner invented. However, don't bother looking out your window; this Pokémon has the Ability to turn invisible, which even masks its sounds waves.
Legendary Pokémon.
Latios -Mega Evolve- Mega Latios
Latias (メガラチィアス)
#205 (Hoenn)
Dragon/Psychic Type
Eon Pokémon
5'11" (1.8 m)
114.6 lbs (52 kg)
Whilst Mega Latias is not as fast as Mega Latios, It is more agile in the air and can dodge easily. When it's not invisible, it can be seen doing graceful dances high in the sky.
Legendary Pokémon
Latias -Mega Evolve- Mega Latias
Location: The Sky
We were above the Hoenn region! We only started believing it when we saw the Taillow fly by.
Taillow (スバメ)
#025
Normal/Flying Type
Tiny Swallow Pokémon
1'00" (0.3 m)
5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)
Taillow is young-it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in the forest.
"How does it feel?" I asked Mega Latios.
"It feels amazing," it replied back telepathically. "Sister, what about you?"
"I feel like I can do anything!" Latias said. "So, where to?"
"Sootopolis City," May said.
"Hey," I said. "We can have a bit of fun first, can't we?" Latios went on ahead. Below us was the vast Hoenn region. We could see the lava topped Mt. Chimney, the water settled New Pacifidlog and even my hometown. "Wahoo!" I shouted, just as I saw something in the distance. It looked small and pink.
"Who's that?" May asked, catching up to me. We saw it pull a ring out from thin air, and then throw it creating a portal of sorts.
"Is that what Drasna was talking about?" I asked.
Suddenly, from the portal came a sight I wasn't expecting. It was blue and black, with a tail that looked like it had black orbs surrounding it. It was floating on a white cloud.
Thundurus (ボルトロス)
#642 (National)
Electric/Flying Type
Bolt Strike Pokémon
4'11" (1.5 m)
134.5 lbs (61 kg)
As it flies around, it shoots lightning all over the place and causes forest fires. It is therefore disliked.
Legendary Pokémon
"Thundurus?" I asked. "But how? It's found in the Unova region! Since when did it come over to Hoenn?"
Thundurus started charging electricity. "It's about to use Thunder!" May yelled. Thundurus fired a large-blue bolt at us. Mega Latias gracefully dodged, while Mega Latios simply flew out of the way.
"Let's get outta here!" I shouted, as we flew away from the stormy titan.
"Well, there's something you don't see everyday," May replied.
"I guess those portals, and whatever is creating them, is what Drasna was telling us about. Let's go find it again!"
We flew east where, sure enough, we saw it again. It created another portal.
"What will it be this time?" I asked.
From the portal came another Pokémon that is rarely found in Hoenn. Heck, rarely found at all. It was white with some pink in areas, had a long tail and an orb on one arm.
Palkia (パルキア)
#484 (National)
Water/Dragon Type
Spatial Pokémon
13'09" (4.2 m)
740.8 lbs (336 kg)
It is said to live in a gap in the spatial dimension parallel to ours. It appears in mythology.
Legendary Pokémon.
"Palkia?!" I shouted. "The Pokémon of Sinnoh myth that controls space?"
Palkia put an arm and started gathering energy. "It's about to use Spaciel Rend!" May shouted.
"Latios, the other way!" Both Eon Pokémon flew the opposite direction, narrowly avoided the space slice that came our way.
After escaping, we saw that small thing in the distance. "Okay whatever you are, you've had your fun! Latios, Luster Purge!" Mega Latios fired a white ball at the small figure.
"Latias, Mist Ball!" Mega Latias fired a misty orb as well. Both attacks nailed, and the Pokémon started falling.
"Latios, catch it!" Mega Latios zoomed forward, and I caught the Pokémon in my arms. It was indeed pink and had two spiky ears with rings on them.
"Let's get down to Sootopolis," May told me, and Mega Latios and Latias dove down to the caldera.
Location: Sootopolis City
Sootopolis City is an old city with a lake in the middle (with the Gym in the middle of that). The people here are hardworking and live a peaceful lifestyle. To be fair they kind of need to; you can't access Sootopolis without flying or diving.
"Okay you little mischief maker," I said. "What's your deal?"
Hoopa (フーパ)
#720 (National)
Psychic/Ghost Type
Mischief Pokémon
1'08" (0.5 m)
19.8 lbs (9 kg)
It is said to be able to seize anything it desires with its six ring and six huge arms. With its power sealed, it is transformed into a much smaller form.
Mythical Pokémon
"So, Hoopa is your name huh?"
"Oh hey!" To our delight, Phoebe was there. As I mentioned, Phoebe helped evolve my Dusclops and her Dusclops into Dusknoir. She's a member of the Hoenn Elite Four who uses Ghost Types.
"Phoebe, hey!" I said. "What are you doing here?"
"Just relaxing," she said, noticing Hoopa in my eyes. "My goodness, it's a confined Hoopa."
"Confined?" I asked. "What do you mean?"
"Its real power hasn't come up yet. Thankfully, it's in this." Phoebe showed us a slim-purple bottle.
"What's that?" I asked.
"A Prism Bottle. I'm only showing it to you know whist Hoopa is unconscious to remind you that we must keep it away from Hoopa until we really need it. Because its power, could be deadly."
"Well in that case," I said. I got out a Pokéball and pressed it against Hoopa. It went inside. The Pokéball shook a few times, then stayed shut. "I caught a Hoopa!" I shouted.
"Magnefique!" As promised, Professor Sycamore was also there with Professor Birch.
"Olá!" I said, as everyone fell down embarrassed.
"I'll let you hold onto this," said Phoebe, giving me the Prism Bottle. "Please do not let Hoopa near it unless it's very necessary."
"Hey guys," I said. "We've tried Mega Evolution."
"I can see," Professor Birch said. "I also heard that Swampert almost attacked you."
"We did stop it," I said. "Will it take practice?"
"Bien s!" Professor Sycamore said. "But you've done well with Mega Latios! Enough updates though; we have a special guest."
It was Steven again. "Hello. I need to tell you something." He looked up at the sky. "I know that everyone is excited about the meteor storm happening tomorrow night but, truth be told, they should be worried."
"Huh?" I asked. "Why?"
"Because, that meteorite is heading for the Hoenn region."
"WHAT?!" I shouted with May and Pheobe.
"Might want to quiet down," Professor Birch said. "We don't want to worry people."
"I think they have all the right to worry," I said. "What are we to do?"
"We need to gather everyone in the Hoenn region," Steven said. "We've already got us, and we need to contact the rest of the Gym Leaders and Elite Four members. But I fear we may need more help."
"From who?" I asked.
Steven gulped. His words shook as he said these names. "These people."
From behind them came four faces I thought I would never see again, though they looked a bit different.
"Well well, if it isn't you," Courtney said, now sporting a more advanced Team Magma uniform.
"Long time no see," Matt said, now muscular.
"Hey, it's me," Tabitha said. He had but on a few since the fall of Team Magma.
"Greeting's darling," said Shelly, who was now more tanned and had long black hair.
"What do you guys want?" Pheobe asked. "You've already messed with nature once."
"That's not our intention," Matt said. "We're here to help. This is serious business. End of the world and all."
"We still haven't forgiven you!" May said.
"We're not asking for forgiveness," Tabitha said. "We're asking if you want our help. Take it or leave it. We don't want to alter the world anymore; we want to save it."
I looked at Steven. "Do you want them to help?"
I thought about it. "Okay. But no funny business."
"If we're going to do it then we need Maxie and Archie," Shelly replied.
"Not happening!" May said. "If this is part of some scheme, it's not working."
"But they're smart," Courtney said. "Please. Let him out, just for this."
"I… don't think I can."
"Actually," Steven said. "I've had a word with Pokéban Prison, where the worst criminals in the world go. We've agreed to give him a temporary release for our aid along with these." Steven held some more Key Stones, along with two more Mega Stones. One was cream with an orange and brown centre labelled "Cameruptite." The other was lighter and had a blue and yellow centre, labelled "Sharpedonite."
"Well, if Steven trusts them, I do to. We need to start gathering everyone starting tomorrow."
"Sounds good," May said.
