"Wow…these cliffs are huge." Himiko said as she and her group looked around a vast cliffland.

"Seems like the perfect place for a Titan to dwell." Yuri said.

"It is a wide range of mountains and cliffs. Though…surprised we haven't see anything yet." Twilight said.

"Yeah. I mean…shouldn't we have seen something by now?" Usopp said as the group was unaware of the moving wall of one of the cliffs.

"It is hiding…in plain sight." Y'shtola said as her ears slightly twitched.

"You can't even see it so how could you…" Odd said as they saw the wall twitch. "Did that wall just move?"

A pair of eyes then looked down as falling from the side of the cliff was a large crab-like creature.

The Stony Cliff Titan

Klawf

"What is this thing?" Twilight said.

"Bzzt! Klawf, the Ambush Pokémon! A Rock Type! Klawf hangs upside-down from cliffs, waiting for prey. But Klawf can't remain in this position for long because its blood rushes to its head." Rotomphone said.

"Looks like he just spotted us. Himiko, you know what to do, right?" Tenko asked.

"Um… Right. You're up, Sprigatito!" Himiko said as she sent out her starter.

"You think the little lady will be alright on her own?" Balthus asked.

"Klawf is a Rock-type. Himiko has got this." David said.

"Okay…attack with Magical Leaf!" Himiko said as multiple leaves flew out and cut at Klawf. Klawf then growled before it scurried away.

"Is it running away?" Tsumugi asked.

"I think we should follow it." Himiko said.

"Let's hurry." Rainbow said as they chased after the giant Klawf before it broke through the side of a cliff before pulling out a glowing pink herb.

"My word!" a voice said as Arven stepped out. "Is it eating that herb to get more power?"

Klawf munched on the herb as its energy increased.

"Be careful, Himiko. This thing is getting ready for Round 2." Kaito said.

"I'll back you up. Go, Shellder!" Arven said, sending out the Bivalve Pokémon. "Let's serve up a helping of defeat on this half shell!"

"Oh…this is a raid battle. Awesome." Rainbow said.

"Well… Not quite." David said. "But at the same time, with this thing all beefed up, Himiko is gonna need some backup."

Rutega had been nearby, veering from the rest of her group a bit to catch some Pokémon, having just caught herself a Nymble before she noticed the ongoing fight. "Whoa-ho! Yikes… you guys need some help over here?"

"Probably." Himiko said.

"Well, the little guy I just caught might not help but… this guy will be! Go, Lucario!" Rutega said as her Alpha Lucario was sent out.

Klawf roared as it tried to grab the Pokémon with its claws, empowering them through Vice Grip.

"Now, Leafage!" Himiko said.

"Back it off with Force Palm!" Rutega commanded.

"Help 'em out with Water Gun, Shellder!" Arven said as fLucario pushed the Titan's claws back with its attack, leaving Klawf open to the Grass and Water type attacks. Recoiling back, the gigantic crab Pokémon retaliate by shoveling up rocks and attacking them all with Rock Tomb.

"Take it all Lucario! Then use Counter!" Rutega yelled as Lucario nodded, shoving the smaller Pokémon out of the way as it absorbed the rocks, its Steel Typing helping to absorb the damage, before it's Aura flared as it shot at Klawf to strike with double force in Counter!

"Let's cook this crab." Himiko said. "Sprigatito, Magical Leaf!"

"Can't cook a crab without water! Shellder, Whirlpool!" Arven commanded as the Bivale Pokémon spewed out a torrent of water that kept the Titan in place. This, combined with Lucario's counter that severely knocked Klawf off balance beforehand, gave Sprigatito the opening to finish the massive Ambush Pokémon off, sending it scurrying away.

"Alright! You nailed him! Nice one, Himiko!" Tenko said.

"Eheh… it was nothing. I couldn't have beat it without Arven and Rutega to help me out." Himiko admitted.

"Hey, I just took a small detour and saw you guys needed help. Of course I was gonna lend a hand." Rutega smiled, as Koraidon roared in approval.

"Thanks to you two, the Sweet Herba Mystica is all ours." Arven said. "What say we grab it in the cave, and I can treat you all to a little picnic?"

"Picnic? Eh, my group's still gotta find leads on where to start first with Team Star so, why not." Rutega shrugged.

"That's certainly generous of you." Yuri said.

"Hmm… Now that you mention it, some of our Pokemon have gotten a bit hungry." David said as Miraidon blushed a bit.

Koraidon laughed at Miraidon, before its own stomach let out a loud growl, as it snarled in embarrassment as Rutega laughed. And so, it wasn't long before Arven was making lunch for everybody inside the Sweet Herba Mystica cave.

"Food just tastes better when you're sharing it with friends. Eating alone saps all the flavor." Yuri said.

Both dragon Pokémon looked at the sandwiches Arven was making as they licked their lips.

"Does it smell good, boy?" Rutega asked Koraidon as he nodded eagerly.

"Hm? You want some too, Miraidon?" David asked Miraidon.

"You seriously want me to serve those two?" Arven sighed. "Alright. I'm making plenty for everyone, so I guess they can have some."

"Not really a fan of theirs?" Hope asked.

"My parents just won't stop obsessing about 'em. You know my mom and dad are studying them, and whatever's going on inside the Great Crater of Paldea?" Arven noted.

"The Great Crater?" Frisk asked.

"It's this giant crater smack dab in the center of the region. My parents, they're always over there studying whatever's inside it." Arven said. "But me? I'm not really big on Pokémon research, so I'm usually on my own."

"Sensitive subject maybe, but… are your parents Pokémon Professors?" Adora asked.

"Yeah, they are. My mother is Professor Sada, she graduated from Naranja Academy and she studies the past and my father is Professor Turo who came from Uva and studies the future. Both lead them to Area Zero, or the Great Crater. Whatever you wanna call it." Arven said as he served up the sandwiches he made from the Sweet Herba Mystica.

"Interesting." Yuri said.

Koraidon and Miraidon were getting fed by Rutega and David respectively the sandwiches Arven made. Both dragons roared as new power flowed into them.

"Whoa! Did those two suddenly get a bit stronger from eating those sandwiches or is it just me?" Arven asked.

"Doesn't look like they're back in fighting shape, but something did happen to them." Zephyr said. "Hey David, try riding around on Miraidon, see if anything's changed."

"Alrighty." David said as he got on Miraidon and started revving up. Once Miraidon got moving, he suddenly kicked on the rocket boosters on his hind legs and went a lot faster than before.

"Hey now! Miraidon's got some more speed in its step!" Balthus noticed. "I bet it's the same with Koraidon."

"WOOOOOHOOOO!" Rutega exclaimed as Koraidon was dashing on all fours along with Rutega on top. "THIS IS AWESOME!"

"Gathering these herbs has just become more interesting." Yuri said.

"Wait, you're thinking that these two will get more strength back and new skills if they eat more of the Herba Mystica?" Arven asked. "Does that mean they're both connected to them…? I can't believe it if it's true."

"That's something we'll have to find out ourselves." Yuri said before noticing a Rookidee on his shoulder.

"Looks like you've got a new friend, Yuri." Adora said.

"So it seems." Yuri said. "Well, here's to a new partnership, Aubin." he said to the Rookidee as it chirped happily.

"Heh, nice naming there, Yuri." Balthus said before noticing something trying to grab his sandwich before he grabbed it and turned to see a bulky-looking creature that had a knot on top of its head. "Heh, you're gonna have to try harder than that bud." he said.

"Oh hey, it's a Makuhita." Adora said.

"Makuhita?" Balthus asked as the Makuhita jumped back a bit as it took a stance. "Oh I see now, let's see what you got then." he smirked as he also took a stance before the two charged and began pushing against each other as the Makuhita was surprised Balthus was on equal ground with him. "Looks I found a new sparring partner. What do you say?" he asked as the Makuhita grunted in confirmation, signifying their new partnership.

"Well, this has been pretty good to start. Thanks for the sandwiches, Arven." Hope said.

"Oh, we're not even close to done. There's still four more lairs we need to inspect, all with their own Herba Mysticas and titans guarding them." Arven said. "It's up to you guys which one you wanna go for next."

"How about the one that flies? That one sounds fun." Usopp said.

"In that case, you guys will wanna head west out from here in Area Three and go all the way to Area One in the West Provence." Arven said.

"Thanks." Himiko said as they headed out of the caves as Arven sighed.

"Good…they left. Let's…give you some." Arven said, opening a Pokéball with no one looking as the group were long gone.