Maylene answered the door to Hunter's house as Riley knocked on it.

She cocked her head. "Yes?"

"Hunter sent me. Said you could use a hand."

"How do I know he actually sent you?"

"He told me that Mara was pregnant."

Nobody else could know that besides her and Hunter. Maylene stepped aside. "We have a lot to talk about."

Hunter raced through the forest, coming up on Mt. Coronet. When forest changed to rock, he didn't stop. He began to jump up the face of the mountain, avoiding the Spear Pillar and heading straight over the mountain to the other side of Sinnoh.

Jumping down the mountain, he felt a presence fly over him, but when he looked up, there was nothing.

He continued to jump down, then started to run towards the eastern coast.

That night, he stared at the flames of his campfire, Umbreon lying down beside him. He scratched its head absently, and it got up and put its paws on his shoulders, its red eyes staring into his own. He answered its unspoken question. "I don't know where he is, Umbreon. The trail might be a dead end."

He looked into the sky, at the bright moon. "I don't even know where to look."

Umbreon rubbed its cheek against his, then got down and went to sleep, curling up against him. Hunter reclined as well, curling his body around Umbreon. He looked up into the sky one last time, and closed his eyes. Lucario, give me a sign. Anything.

He woke in a completely different place. White was everywhere. Looking around, he took a guess as to where he was. "Lucario!" he shouted.

A large circle of gold opened in front of him, and his teacher stepped through. Lucario cocked his head to one side. What is it?

"Taren's gone missing, and I'm trying to find him. Do you have any idea of what I'm supposed to do?"

Lucario shook his head. I can't tell you. You have your trail, and it will lead you to Taren. However, following the trail will also bring you into contact with an enemy like which you've never seen before.

"What do you mean?"

I can't tell you any more than that. Just please, for me, be careful.

Hunter sighed. "I'll do my best, Lucario. Thanks."

You're welcome. I know you will.

The dream faded, and Hunter woke to sunlight and Umbreon standing over him, staring.

Hunter smiled and scratched Umbreon behind the ears, then got up. "C'mon. The trail is going to Canalave."

Dang, this'n is really short. Anyways, R and R!