Chapter seven
Pinto opened his eyes and noticed that he was in the dark void.
"How did I lose, I was supposed to win?" asked Pinto.
"You lost because you became over confident," answered Darkrai.
Pinto lowered his head.
"I'm sorry Darkrai, but don't worry I will complete my mission," said Pinto.
"In order to complete your mission you and your Pokémon must become stronger," said Darkrai.
Pinto lifted his head up.
"How do we become stronger?" asked Pinto.
"You must find your own way for strength," answered Darkrai.
Pinto's eyes closed shut and then opened again. Pinto lifted his head and looked around. He noticed that he was on the ship. He looked around for his Pokémon and saw that they were unconscious near his feet. He pointed a Pokéball at each of his Pokémon.
"Everyone, return!" said Pinto.
Red lights came out of the Pokéballs, covered them and sucked them inside. Pinto put the Pokéballs on his belt and got up. He walked to the rear end of the ship and saw a large hole.
"This must be where the explosion happened," said Pinto.
Pinto looked down the hole and saw water.
"Uh-oh the ship is flooding," said Pinto.
Pinto walked to where the lifeboats were and didn't see any.
"This isn't good," said Pinto.
Pinto looked around at the sea and tried to find a nearby island. He saw one in the distance.
"I guess I'm going to have to swim," said Pinto.
Pinto jumped into the water and began to swim towards the island. After a long tiring swim he made it. He was standing on a sandy beach and in the distance he saw a town.
"It looks like I've found civilization," said Pinto.
Pinto walked towards the town. When he got there he noticed that there was a giant white building in the distance.
"That building looks like a lab," said Pinto.
Pinto walked towards the building. When he got there he quickly walked up the dirt walkway and knocked on the door. An old man wearing a lab coat opened the door. The old man had a menacing stare.
"Yes what is it?" asked the old man.
"Sir is it okay if I use your phone?" asked Pinto.
"Very well," answered the old man.
Pinto followed the old man inside and was lead to a phone. He picked up the receiver on the phone and dialed Professor Elm's number. The monitor came on and he was looking at Professor Elm.
"Hi Pinto I hope you had a nice cruise," said Professor Elm.
"The ship was attacked by Team Galactic," said Pinto.
Professor Elm's mouth dropped open.
"Oh no this is bad," said Professor Elm.
"I wasn't able to stop them," said Pinto.
"Pinto, could you tell me what happened?" asked Professor Elm.
Pinto told Professor Elm everything that happened on the ship. When he was done the old man put a hand on his shoulder. Professor Elm looked up at the old man and smiled.
"Hi Professor Rowan," said Professor Elm.
Professor Rowan nodded and then looked at Pinto.
"This boy has been through a lot, I think he should get some rest," said Professor Rowan.
"That's a good idea Professor Rowan," said Professor Elm.
The monitor turned off and Professor Rowan led Pinto into a small room with a single white bed.
"Professor Rowan, can you tell me which region I am currently in," asked Pinto.
Professor Rowan looked at Pinto.
"Why you're in Sinnoh my boy," answered Professor Rowan.
Professor Rowan turned around and left the room. Pinto walked over to the bed and lied down.
"Thank goodness I'm in the right place," said Pinto.
Pinto closed his eyes and went to sleep.