Sorry for the wait! This is just 1 of the new chapters I'm going to be uploading, I'm trying to get back to writing this story. So enjoy!

*"bars" will be separating different scenes.

Disclaimer: I do not own pokemon and its characters, it all belongs to its respected owners. The only characters I own are Stephanie and others that will appear in the story.

Misty's Dream

The calm summer night was silent as a shooting star shot through the clear sky and disappeared within the region. The four trainers were sleeping peacefully around the campfire as its flame started to decrease in size.

Stephanie turned to her side to face the lake. Her backpack leaned on the log beside her, but it was then a light came out from the front pouch of her bag. The light was not intense so it did not wake any of the four, but as soon as it came it faded away.

Misty turned to her side to face the fire as she let out a small sigh, she was having a hard time sleeping, so maybe this time she was going to be able to fall back into her slumber.

There was a bright white light, the entire area was surrounded and it made it hard for her to see. The sound of calm rushing water was followed by small chirps of pokemon that were in the area.

Misty covered her face with her hand from the bright light as she felt that she was lying down on her back on a solid cool surface. She peeked from behind her hand to allow her eyes to adjust to the scenery around her. She looked straight up to see that a medium sized cherry blossom tree was shading her.

She rubbed her eyes softly as she sat up from where she lay. Her surroundings were breath taking. Looking straight out from she sat was a large marble carved fountain, it was decorated with different water pokemon in a soft graceful position as small sprouts of water trickled down from each of the pokemon and fell into the large base below. Surrounding the fountain were large colorful flowerbeds with a large variety of flowers. To her east and west were small bridges that came over a small canal, she then saw a small Goldeen jump to indicate that there were pokemon swimming as well.

Misty got up slowly as she continued to look around her surroundings; there were more cherry blossom trees and other extravagant trees blooming in the area. She made her way to the fountain and looked into the water below to see bright green lily pads with small Wishcash swimming about in the water.

She held her arms together as she gazed up at the fountain, "This place is beautiful, but where am I?" She wondered.

Misty sighed as looked back into the water, it rippled softly but she was still able to see some of her reflection. She looked closely at the water to see that her reflection was showing something different then was she was use to.

She reached to touch the top of her head and felt a metal object, she then glanced down to the clothing and did a double take.

"What happened to my clothes?" She cried out.

Misty held up her arms as she examined herself, her yellow top and shorts were replaced with a two-toned light blue dress. The dress gracefully hugged Misty's curves as the top of the dress was snug but relaxed passed her hips and stopped just at her ankles. Wrapped around her waist was a silver belt with a large round sapphire displayed in the front, the necklace that hung from her neck matched the belt as it also displayed a bright sapphire stone. She held out her arms and looked at the sleeves as they fanned out just passed her mid forearm; her orange hair was neatly combed as small headband sat on top of her head like a crown as a silver medallion sat directly on top.

She felt the design of the medallion as it formed a triangle with three circles, but the sudden change in her appearance frightened her.

"What's going on?" Misty asked nervously.

"I see that you have awakened." A sudden voice broke the silence of the area.

"Who's there?" Misty asked quickly.

"There's no need to be frightened princess."

A young woman entered the garden through the east bridge and walked slowly towards her. She seemed to be slightly older than Misty from her appearance, her straight crimson hair stopped midway down her back as two braids wrapped around the side of her head to join together at the back. Her mysterious green eyes made Misty freeze in her place, her ears were elfin like as Misty's eyes gazed down to her black and gold kimono which was decorated with a gold dragon that wrapped around her left side and disappeared on her back. The gold obi that was wrapped around her waist held a black and silver tanto to her side, as she had on tabi socks and straw sandals that wrapped neatly around her ankles.

The young woman stopped just a couple of feet before Misty as she looked up at her slowly.

"Who are you?" Misty asked softly.

"My name is Shitenshi, I am a shinobi and a protector of my home village that lies at the foot of mount chimney." She placed her hand on her chest as she bowed her head softly, "I am also a honorable assistant for the royal family here at the region castle."

"Castle?" Misty whispered.

Shitenshi made a head jester that made Misty look behind her. She gasp as she saw the enormous castle shadowing her, it was too massive to see the entire building but she did see that there were two towers on each side as one seemed to be bigger then the other. Misty didn't blink as she gazed up at the castle; it was then Shitenshi added a comment.

"I can briefly tell you what my job is and what is in store for you."

Misty looked back when she heard her, "Briefly? There's nothing brief about this, I'm in a place that I don't even know if it exist and you you're not going to tell me everything that I need to know!" Misty raised her voice.

Shitenshi didn't blink as her face stood stoic, "Calm yourself princess."

"Calm! And what's this princess title? I'm no princess!" Misty said in frustration as she held her head.

"You are not a princess as of yet, but you will be soon enough." Shitenshi said.

Misty shook her head as she heard Shitenshi answer her again, but she didn't want to hear it. This isn't real, this isn't real she looped through her mind.

But as much as she didn't want to accept what was being told to her in the back of her mind she still wanted to know where she was, she wanted more answers.

She finally gave in and asked softly, "Just please tell me where am I."

"You are in another time era. Ancient Hoenn." Shitenshi stated.

"Ancient Hoenn?" Misty repeated.

"This region is far different and complex compared to your modern world. For instance I was born into a shinobi family, I train to help protect my village from any harm doings of bandits and other creatures."

"Creatures? What about the pokemon?" Misty asked.

"We are at some peace with pokemon in this region, however there are more evil lurking about that is not to your knowledge." Shitenshi answered.

"Like what?"

"There is no time to explain that situation." Shitenshi's voice faded.

"But what can you tell me then? I just want to know some things." Misty insisted.

"All you need to know for now is that I am here to help protect you." Shitenshi said.

Misty looked at Shitenshi and suddenly felt a sense of ease, at first her appearance was sharp but it suddenly softened. But she still knew that something was not normal about her, her elfin ears showed it all.

"Shitenshi, you are not a…normal human are you." Misty said.

Shitenshi glanced towards Misty as she simply nodded her head, "You are correct, I am not like normal humans in this region."

"Do you mind if I ask you how you're different?" Misty asked.

Shitenshi didn't answer as she looked down towards the ground. Misty didn't know what she was doing and looked down as well to see what she was gazing at. It was then Misty saw the small rock on the ground start to levitate up into the air, Misty gasped softly as the rock stood in the air and shook slightly, then with out warning the rock shattered like glass.

Misty shook off her sudden scare and looked up at Shitenshi as she kept her eyes on the ground. She looked at Misty in the corner of her eye and asked.

"Are you frightened?"

Misty shook her head slowly, "No…" As much as Misty was indeed frightened for that brief moment she couldn't tell Shitenshi the truth.

There was a small moment of silence.

Then before Misty could ask Shitenshi brought back the important subject, "Your help is needed again princess. You and the assistants of two others."

"I don't understand how." Misty questioned.

"An evil threatens this region and many more. The only possible way to stop him is to gather the six legendary sages along with the three chosen ones." Shitenshi explained.

"Who are the others? How will I know what to do?" Misty asked.

"That is not your job and place, someone is already assigned to search for you, one of the sages." Shitenshi continued.

"But what if they don't come in time?" Misty said.

"They already have." Shitenshi said as she crossed her arms.

"They?" Misty said.

"They are with you at this very moment." Shitenshi said as she looked at her again.

"But it's not Ash or Brock…" Misty started to go through the possibilities - then it hit her. "Wait it can't be!"

"It could." Shitenshi nodded her head.

"But why didn't she tell me?" Misty said with some sadness.

"She would, eventually." Shitenshi said.

"Wait, the sages, who are they exactly?" Misty asked.

"The sages are legendary warriors that were chosen to help this region when the time was at need. Each posses a great power of either, water, fire, light, spirit, darkness, and earth.

"The sages are to seal any potential evil that may cause significant amount of harm to this region. And now that the time has come they are out and training for that day." Shitenshi finished.

"So the sages are chosen already? Are they here now experiencing what I am?" Misty asked.

"Just one, the others have not arrived yet because they have no completed the task in which allows them to enter this time era."

"Who is the sage that is here now?"

Shitenshi closed her eyes briefly and opened them slowly. "It is me…"

"You're a sage?" Misty said.

"You must not tell a soul." Shitenshi warned.

"Don't worry I wont." Misty promised, but something was still confusing her, if she was a sage chosen in this era and has a life of her own here, how is she from the future as well. It wasn't making any sense.

"There's something that I still don't understand," Misty started but then was cut short when Shitenshi raised her arm up sharply.

Shitenshi's eyes narrowed towards the bridge in which she walked over, she didn't say a single word as she kept her eyes at the area.

"Shitenshi is there something wrong?" Misty wondered.

A soft breeze past through them as Shitenshi slowly placed her hand on the hilt of her tanto still keeping her eyes steady in front of her.

"A enemy is approaching." She stated.

Misty started to get frightened as she asked. "There's someone in here?"

"Princess leave this area immediately." Shitenshi warned as she slowly took the blade out from its scabbard.

The sudden fear didn't allow her to move as she took small steps backwards to try and leave.

"Leave now!" Shitenshi commanded.

Misty jumped from the shout, but this made her body react to the situation as she started to run, but where to? She didn't know where she was going. She didn't want to venture into the castle alone and didn't want to leave Shitenshi's side.

She dashed behind a tree to not be seen and peeked out slowly to see Shitenshi now holding the blade to her side. Suddenly, like the wind, a man appeared just feet from her.

He wore all back from head to toe, all that could be seen was his eyes that were burning crimson. He held his katana with both hands and positioned himself for battle as Shitenshi gripped her blade tightly.

Then in a flash the man ran towards Shitenshi holding out his sword to stab her. Shitenshi didn't flinch as she jumped out of the attackers strike, making him miss her completely. He skid to a stop and charged at her again, this time Shitenshi side kicked sword to not make contact with her. However the man took her leg with his other hand and tried to make her lose balance.

Shitenshi frowned as she twisted out from his hand and kicked the man in the chest to knock him into the ground. She took this for a time to strike, but he quickly got his blade and held it out as she approached him.

She stopped herself with one foot as she felt the wind of the blade just past inches from her face. She held her blade out to block the second attack, the man tried to trip her but as she was falling she locked her leg around the arm in which he held the sword.

Holding herself with her arms on the ground she twisted his arm, snapping it, and making the man drop the blade. She released him and flipped backwards from the man she saw him try to fight through the pain with a now broken arm.

Shitenshi crouched down and crossed her arms in front of her holding the blade out. Her eyes slowly faded from green to red as she muttered softly.

"Good-bye."

She extended her arms out launching the sword towards the man, as the blade pierced through the air it started to glow with a dark hue as Shitenshi used her power to sending the blade flying fast towards the enemy.

Before the man could look up the blade made contact directly in the middle of his head. He stood motionless and fell back slowly until he hit the ground.

Shitenshi stood up straight again as she walked up to the now defeated opponent. The man started to disintegrate into sand as she held her hand up to allow her tanto to float up into her hand.

Her eyes faded back to their natural color as she sheathed her blade. Misty took it upon herself to stand from behind the tree seeing that coast was now clear. She was amazed at how skillful Shitenshi was with her fighting and how she showed complete poise even when the opponent looked more powerful.

"That was incredible Shitenshi." Misty said.

Shitenshi fixed the tanto so that it was secure at her waist as she turned her body towards Misty.

"That is why people fear me." She stated.

"But I thought you said you were good…" Misty added.

"I have a…complicated story." Shitenshi spoke softly.

Misty didn't know what Shitenshi meant by what she said, but even if she was good or not she still protected her from the sudden enemy.

"I told you to leave." Shitenshi said again.

Misty tried to think of a reasonable explanation, "Yes I was, but I didn't know where to go…" Her voice faded when the bright light in the garden started to dim.

She looked up to the sky to see the blue fade as dark grey clouds started to form. The sun was blocked in a matter of seconds as a gust started to blow and thunder could be heard in the distance.

Misty held her hair as the gust finally decreased, "How did a storm come this fast?" She wondered.

Shitenshi looked up to the sky and then snapped her eyes to the castle, "It's not a storm."

Shitenshi suddenly took Misty's hand and started to guide her towards the west bridge.

"We have to get you out from the castle grounds before he can get you." She explained as they walked over the bridge.

Misty stood confused as she was being guided by Shitenshi, "Who's going to get me?"

Shitenshi started to fasten her pace making Misty jog softly to catch up, "Just come with me and you wont get hurt."

They quickly walked through a large archway that lead to what seemed like courtyard. Large green hedges divided the different areas as large tall windows decorated the walls to one room of the castle.

Misty didn't have time to appreciate the surroundings as a another gust of wind blew past the two. Shitenshi made a sharp turn left and swung her hand in front of her making the upcoming door swing open.

Once they past through the door Shitenshi looked to both sides and went in the left direction. Passing by a small canal they finally reached the castle gates, there was only a gold armored Rapidash and a girl standing away with the castle gates. Misty couldn't see the girls face clearly as she was turned to the side. Her outfit was light blue and Misty also saw two unique blades on a belt that hung at her waist.

As they reached the two the girl turned to face Shitenshi and Misty, but as she did Misty stood in shock as her eyes widened.

"It can't be…" Misty said.

"Is he still in the castle." Shitenshi asked the girl.

The girl answered quickly, "Yes, and it seems like he's getting more frustrated."

Misty shook her head as the girl spoke, even seeing the girl in the unusual outfit she still saw the face of her best friend.

But before Misty could finish Shitenshi released her hand and tapped her softly on the shoulder.

"You must take her now then." She said.

Misty turned to Shitenshi, "Take me where?"

"To the water domain, it is an isolated and protected village in the region." Shitenshi explained.

The girl looked at Misty, she stared at her for a brief moment but then glanced back at Shitenshi. She doesn't recognize me Misty thought.

"Once things are settled I will bring her back to the castle." The girl answered.

Shitenshi helped Misty climb on the Rapidash as she held the reigns firmly with her hands. The girl tapped the Rapidash as it trotted softly, Misty looked down at the girl and then back at Shitenshi. Her face was full of worry and even though she knew Shitenshi for just a short amount of time she was worried about her safety.

Shitenshi turned her head towards her as Misty looked back, "Princess, remember what I have told you." She spoke just loud enough for Misty to hear.

She turned her head back and placed her hand on her blade again, she glanced up to the castle as her eyes started to glow an intense red.

"Hold on princess." The girl suddenly said.

Misty looked back in front of her to see that the girl looking up at her. Misty held on as tight as she could as the girl leaned forward and started to run. Rapidash started to gain more speed as it then started to gallop behind her. The girl didn't slow down her pace as she ran with incredible speed.

They followed a long pathway that lead through another small gateway, once passed, they entered a small town. Misty looked around area to find that there were no people in site, something was very wrong she thought to herself.

Leaving the village behind they came upon a drawbridge, as they crossed Misty looked out to the wide-open plain that was darkened by the black sky.

Suddenly there was a loud explosion, instinctively Misty pulled back on the reigns making the Rapidash stop in its place. Misty looked back to see the castle in the distance and a large cloud of smoke rising from it.

"Shitenshi…" Misty whispered.

"Come on, we have to leave before he catches us!" The girl shouted.

As Misty was going to command the Rapidash to gallop again a strong gust pushed the two back. Misty covered her eyes from any dirt that flew in the air, as she lowered her arm a tall and dark silhouette of a man stood in their way. None of his detailed features could be seen, only his narrow red eyes.

The girl jumped in front of Misty and Rapidash and whipped her blades from her belt and held them firmly that they where parallel to her forearms, they were elbow blades.

"Don't you dare touch her." She snarled.

The man didn't say a word as he took a step towards them, she held her blades up in front of her and took a step to strike, but as she did the man appeared before her in a flash. She stood baffled and tried to attack but he simply swung his arm to the side sending her crashing to ground. The force of the impact so severe that she laid motionless.

"No!" Misty cried out in horror.

He started his approach again, this time Rapidash started to stomp its feet to warn the man to stay away, but its efforts made Misty lose her balance making her fall to the ground.

Misty caught her breath from the impact as she looked up to see the man push the pokemon to the side. She scrambled on the ground trying to find her balance to try and run.

"I have finally found you." The man spoke in a dark tone.

Misty looked back terrified as she heard his steps getting closer. She took chunks of grass from the dirt beneath her as she tried to push herself up, but for some reason her legs didn't want to move quick enough.

Her heart raced with fear as she was suddenly pulled from behind. The man swung her around as he grabbed her by the neck, she cried out in fear and pain as he lifted her up in the air.

"You're not getting away from me princess." He said again.

Misty felt his strong hand tighten around her frail neck, she reached up with both her hands to try and free herself from his grasp as she desperately gulped for air.

Nothing was working. She tried to kick her feet and scratched her way at his hand but she failed. Suddenly pulled a sword from his side, he lifted the thick blade up and placed it at the side of her neck to touch her skin softly. Even from the slight touch she could feel the sharpness of the blade, as she felt him slice the top of her skin.

Misty looked at the sword in terror as tears started to fall from her eyes. He pulled the sword back as she saw a grin appear on his face, as he swung the sword towards her head Misty's vision started to slow everything around her.

The blade came at her in slow motion as everything went silent, then before the blade reached her neck…everything went black.

Misty jumped up in her sleeping bag and looked around frantically as she saw her three friends sleeping around her. She down to see that her clothes were back to normal and then she quickly reached to her face and around her neck to feel that there was nothing there.

She breathed heavily as she thanked in her mind, it was only a dream, thank goodness it was just a dream.

Her hear was still racing as she felt tears fall down her face, she quickly whipped them away as she held her arms together to try and stop herself from shaking in fear. It was an extreme nightmare, and she rarely had bad dreams to begin with.

Everything in it felt so real, but was it true? How can she believe Shitenshi if she was just something in her dreams. But then again, what if everything was true?

Misty shook her head as she took deep breaths to calm herself, she then turned her head to Stephanie to see her sleeping soundly. It was then she remembered what Shitenshi said, and if it was right she could answer it.

She needed answers, and this was her only way.

To be continued…

Next time on Saving Hoenn Legend of the Pokeforce

"That had to be the most realistic nightmare I had…" Misty said she looked towards Stephanie, "She needs to give me answers."

Stephanie mumbled in her sleep as Misty shook her.

"Stephanie get up!" Misty yelled in a whisper.

She frowned in annoyance and shook Stephanie rapidly from her slumber. Stephanie cried out but was quickly silenced by Misty as she covered her mouth.

Stephanie mumbled a string of angry words from behind Misty's hand but Misty just said,

"I need to talk to you."

"So you saw it too?" Stephanie said.

"You knew all about this!" Misty said.

"Please Misty let me explain," Stephanie waved her hands, she went inside her backpack and took out the velvet pouch and slipped out the blue stone.

"What are you going to do?" Misty asked.

"If this really works then you have a big part in this…" Stephanie spoke to herself. She looked up at Misty, "Let's see if it's true." She added as she placed the stone in Misty's hands.

"Next time, "The Hoenn Legend" See ya soon!" Stephanie cheered.

Chapter 4 end

Oh scary dream O.o

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