After seeing the hungry predators, the two fire types retreated to the crater of the volcano. It was filled with bubbling Lava almost all the way due to the volcanic activities bringing more of the hot Liquid to the surface
"We have to dive into it and hide there if we don´t want to end up being someone´s breakfast "Charmander said before diving into the bubbling inferno. " I hope this works" Cyndaquil said before following the Fire lizard into the Lava. The lava splashed when the two fire types jumped in. "If we stay under the surface they won´t see us "Charmander whispered to the fire mouse Pokémon before diving down a few feet. Cyndaquil followed and held on to Charmander when he stopped diving. Unlike water, lava isn´t clear to see through and especially with the bright orange coloration inside of it, maneuvering through it, was always a difficult task.
Seconds later the Onixes shadows where looming over the crater, looking for the hiding Pokémon. "I could have sworn I seen a couple of fire Pokémon up here breathing fire" one of them roared." I knew you were seeing things; it was probably just the volcano here spitting out some lava. "Another said. " I want to get revenge for what that lizard did to me, when I find him, I´ll teach him a lesson about rock Pokémon eating fire types." The third said. His head did look pretty weird due to Charmander´s attack the day before. "Let´s get away from the crater, it´s a little too warm for me here, besides there is nothing here anyway." One of the said before going away from the crater, when he started to go down the volcano the ground quaked a little, due to his weight
Meanwhile the two Fire types where running out of air…The other two onixes quickly followed the other…Their walking made the ground shake almost like a little earthquake…Charmander slowly raised his head above the surface of the Lava lake. "I think they´re gone" the lizard said, before taking a deep breath. Cyndaquil let go of Charmander "I couldn't have held my breath to much longer" the fire mouse said before getting out of the Lava and shaking her body in order to get rid of some of the fiery liquid, which was still on her. The fiery reptile did the same before slowly approaching the craters edge and looking for the direction in which the rock types had left. Three big trails on the ground gave answer to that question." If we go the other way we can get away from them. "Cyndaquil concluded.
Charmander started climbing down the volcano, a lot quicker than Cyndaquil. "Wait, I´m not that good at climbing." Cyndaquil said before slowly catching up to Charmander. "We need to hurry if we don´t want anyone to see us here" the lizard said, before continuing to climb down but at a lower speed. Charmander's belly started to rumble... Cyndaquil started to giggle at the strange sounds coming from the hungry Pokémon. "I am pretty hungry, I could use some food myself" Charmander complained.
As the sun rose into the sky, the area got warmer than it already was. Even though the light did make things easier to see, it could also become a curse for those running around alone in these parts, especially with hungry predators on the loose watching every move, getting spotted here could mean the certain end for unwary prey. After about an hour of climbing the two Pokémon made it to the bottom of the slope. Cyndaquil started to look around nervously…" I can´t rid the feeling of being watched out here " the Pokémon with its fiery back said "We need to run over there quickly " Charmander said, pointing to a distant volcano. " If we would walk normally, we would give attackers a lot of time to find us." "Okay "Cyndaquil said before dashing towards the new destination. Charmander could keep up with her speed, but it was a lot harder for him.
Meanwhile dark clouds started to move into the area, but unlike most of the time, they were not the result of a volcanic eruption. Even though it was pretty warm here, it did rain here once in a while.
After running about half an hour, the two Pokémon reached the flank of another volcano." Wow you are pretty good at running "Charmander said, smiling at Cyndaquil. The lizard was clearly exhausted, his flame was a lot smaller then it normally was. "I´m used to running around a lot here" Cyndaquil said, before getting close to Charmander. "Thanks for always helping me out" Cyndaquil said before rubbing her head against his legs. "Fire types got to hold together" Charmander said, before getting on his knees and wanting to give Cyndaquil a kiss, but just before his lips reached her cheek, Charmander noticed his shoulder getting wet. "Oh no it´s raining now what?" Cyndaquil said?
The shower started to wet the whole Landscape , making the ground muddy. Since most Pokémon hated water , they all started to look for shelter as soon as it rained.
Charmander noticed a very small cave on the flank of the volcano not to far above him. "We can wait it out in there" Charmander said, before climbing up towards the entrance." Ugh not more climbing…" Cyndaquil said, before she followed him. The rain felt especially cold for Fire Pokémon due to the difference in temperature between the cold water and the warm skin temperature.
As the two fire types got closer the rain got stronger. But after a few more minutes they made it into the cave."At least no one else can get here, because the entrance would probably be too small." Charmander said. Before walking to the back of the cave but after a few steps he stopped, like someone or something froze him. "Cyndaquil, are you seeing what I am seeing?"The lizard said, shocked about what was in front of them.
- End of Chapter 3-