Thank you to SunnySummer77 and TheSwingOfThings for helping me out, I appreciate it very much! Anyway, here's chapter 4. (Gosh, I hope it's okay...)


After what seemed like an eternity, Colin was brought to an opening that led into a giant underground lake. He peered over from where he was standing to the lake below. The crystal blue water sat motionless like ice, and there was no telling how deep the water was. Colin carefully made his way down to the waters edge, scanning the inside of the cave.

"What's that sticking out of the wall over there?" He murmured softly, tilting his head. Sure enough, there was a noticeable lump sticking out of the cave wall on the opposite side of the lake not too far from where he was. Colin hurried over to the waters edge looking frantically for a way to traverse the lake.

Hmm, it doesn't look that far, I could probably jump that distance if I tried... Thought Colin as he concentrated on the icy, cold water that lay before him. Feeling confident, Colin took a few steps back, taking a couple short hops before breaking into a sprint.

Picking up speed, he grunted as he pushed himself off the rocky ground, propelling himself through the air, landing abruptly on the other side of the lake, stumbling slightly. He looked back and sighed a breath of relief, that was close!

Colin staggered up to the conspicuous lump in the wall, leaning up against it in an attempt to catch his breath.

"Well... whaddya know-its a giant marble sticking, out...out of the wall." Said Colin, grasping the half buried orb tightly with both hands. It was a Lucarionite, a mysterious orb that when held, allows the Pokémon Lucario to mega evolve in battle. Ever since the discovery of the new-found mega evolution, the stones have been highly sought after by trainers and collectors alike due to their use in battling. They're extremely rare, and as such. Sell for a high price at the markets.

Colin licked his lips at the thought of being filthy rich, "Finders keepers, I say!" he winced, trying his hardest to pull it out.

Hot and out of breath, Colin gave up. He stood back, wiping the sweat from his brow as he looked at the orb, which didn't budge an inch! Colin sighed as he dragged himself over and sat down on a nearby rock.

"What do I do now!" He grumbled, kicking the rock underneath him in frustration.

"Aarrgh! Ow ow ow..." Colin cried out as he grabbed his foot, sobbing like a small child as he began massaging it.

The rock stirred underneath Colin from all the commotion, groaning and gurgling under his weight. It slowly began to rise, taking Colin up with it, he was caught off guard as the rock pushed him off and onto the ground.

"What the fuck!" He shrieked, "That's not a bloody rock!"

The rocky monster that turned to face Colin was in fact, a Graveler, a common rock type Pokémon around these parts. They were solitary Pokémon, and happened to be highly territorial. As it glared at Colin viciously with its small, beady eyes.

"Uh-oh, not good... not good!" Colin stammered, pressing his back against the wall as the rock Pokémon approached him, its four, stubby arms flexing and forming into hard fists, furious to of been disturbed. Colin cried out and dropped to the floor as the Pokémon swung at him with a powerful rock smash, its glowing fist narrowly missing his head and instead hit the wall behind him, leaving a large crater-like imprint. Colin crawled awkwardly along the ground, his eyes red with tears as the resulting dust impaired his vision, Trying to find his bearings. He saw the Lucarionite buried under the rubble, he eagerly reached out a hand to grab it, but quickly retracted it as the Graveler stomped on the ground in anger. The vibrations resonating throughout the cave.

Colin gasped as the Lucarionite started rolling around, heading slowly to the waters edge. He made a desperate attempt and dived on top of it, grasping the stone with both hands.

"Graveler, Grav!" The mighty Pokémon cried, and on the spur of the moment, grabbed Colin's legs, leaving the poor boy helpless as he was suspended in the air. Colin stifled a cry as he was flipped around, and smashed into the wall with a sickening crack. Colin felt like he was hit by a truck, his body screaming in agony by the force of the impact.

Colin clenched the stone in his fist, shutting his eyes and waiting in anticipation for the final blow. The look of triumph on the Graveler's face melted into confusion, as Colin's fist began to suddenly crackle with energy. The rock Pokémon let go hurriedly and took a step back, unsure of what to make of the situation as Colin was enveloped in a bright light, illuminating the inside of the cave.

The light was like fire, the golden flames wrapping around Colin's body greedily. Encasing him in a sphere before shattering like glass, sending a gust of wind through the air.

"Grav... Graveler, Graveler!" The Pokémon shook it's head, snapping itself of its initial confusion and charged at Colin, knocking him forcefully to the ground. Colin flailed about under the Graveler's iron grip holding him down with all four arms, imprisoning him underneath its massive bulk.

"Gravelerrr..." It said slowly, charging up a powerful attack. Colin, who felt a jolt of power shoot through him like electricity, grabbed the Pokémon's head, groaning as his hands were engulfed in a blue fire.

Colin snarled, struggling to control himself as he splayed his palms open, releasing a shock wave that resulted in a massive explosion. Sending both him and the Graveler flying in opposite directions.

An eerie silence filled the room as Colin clenched his ribcage, coughing up bits of blood. He doubled over in pain as it rocketed through his body, clouding his vision. His eyes getting heavy and his breathing weaker, he soon passed out. Alone deep within the cave.