Do I even have to say this anymore? Well, just incase… I DON'T OWN POKEMON, NOR WILL I EVER.

NOTE: The rating will hereafter be "T" because of a word inappropriate for kids and 2 deaths in this chapter. But no, the deaths aren't Chikorita and Cyndaquil. However, if someone informs me that this content is appropriate for a "K+" fic, I will delete this note and change the rating back.

Chapter 5

Beasts of Fire & Ice

Cyndaquil and Chikorita appeared just outside of the cave, and after resting for a bit, they began walking back towards the village. They had been in the cave for a few hours, so the sun was beginning to set. They passed the lake, which looked even more magnificent at the current time, and crossed the hills again. They heard screaming when they were about to enter the tower, however.

"AHHHH!!!! HELP US!!!!!"

They turned around and saw two birds in a shadowy blue aura and a shadowy red aura chasing their friends. They felt as though they had seen or at least heard of them before… What were they called? Freezeone? Flarethree? No, those weren't right, but they were close…

"HALT! You will not hurt these young ones, Shadow Articuno and Moltres!" The birds looked around and saw what looked like a dog or a cat with leaves on it in a tree.

"THAT'S what they're called! But… they look like a solid blue and red fire…"

"That doesn't matter, they're still what they are! And that Leafeon is going to get creamed if it actually challenges them! C'mon, Chikorita! It's time to try out our new pendants!" Cyndaquil put on his water pendant and transformed into Aqua-Cyndaquil, and Chikorita put on her fire pendant and transformed into Flare-Chikorita. They ran over to help the Leafeon just in time. "HEY, YOU BIG BULLIES! PICK ON PEOPLE WHO DON'T STAND NO CHANCE AGAINST YOU BY THEMSELVES!"

The birds immediately began attacking. Shadow Articuno tried to freeze Cyndaquil, but he dodged the ice beam attack, and used a water gun on Shadow Moltres. It was hurt, but not too badly. Shadow Moltres attempted an air-cutter on Chikorita, but she dodged and flamethrowered Shadow Articuno. After several attacks, they were hurt, bleeding, and exhausted. They couldn't hold up much longer against these birds, so Cyndaquil decided what he had to do, against his better judgment.

"Chikorita… We're going to have to kill them."

"WHAT?!? But… we were always told NEVER to kill anything, no matter HOW evil it seemed."

"I know, Chikorita. But if we don't, those damn birds are gonna kill our friends AND us!"

"…Your right. Oh, and by the way, I probably should tell your parents what you just said, but I won't, just because you're my closest friend."

The birds began charging at them full power, but hadn't noticed Cyndaquil and Chikorita charging their powers into a spear. When they were just about to hit them, their friends and the Leafeon shielded their eyes, sure they would be killed by the birds. They heard something that sounded like something getting stabbed, and they opened their eyes to see Shadow Articuno with a fire spear through it, and Shadow Moltres with a water spear through it.

"Whoa… That… was… AMAZING! You two saved not only these seven kids, but me too! Normally, I would have to give you some kind of punishment, but given the circumstances, I think I can let it slide."

"It was our pleasure, uhh…"

"My name is Arbol. I am also known as the Leafeon Elder. Please, come with me and these kids to the Forest Temple to rest for the night.

"Well, that's nice of you, Arbol, but we live in Solar Eclipse Village, and…"

"No, no, I insist! Please, it's only a short walk from here. Besides, Legends say a Mew lives in this forest, and it shows up periodically. Don't you want a chance to see it?"

"Well… Okay. I guess we could."

"Great! Lets go, before it gets too late!"

To be continued…

Note: If you have even basic knowledge of the Spanish language, you'd know that Arbol is actually the Spanish word for tree. Just thought I'd put that here.