Chapter Three - Mr. Stone's Request

"Pretty neat, huh?"

I smiled and nodded as Mr. Stone had showed yet ANOTHER one of his inventions. I had got a full tour of the buliding and had to admit that the place was pretty impressive.

"Mr. president! Isn't that enough? You're boring the child", Kennedy blurted out.

"THANK YOU!" I wanted to yell at him but I simply laughed.

"Oh no, I'm not bored just really excited for the reward! I'm sure it's going to be great, just like your inventions sir!"

"My, what a sweet child you are and for that I shall present you with your reward now", Mr. Stone said opening a drawer in his bureau. "Here you go!"

He pulled out a a red coloured stone and handed it over to me. I studied it carefully, stones were apparently rare.

"Oh wow this is a fire stone!" I exclaimed. "Thank you, but how did you get this?"

"Steven is the one who found it", he responded happily.

Of course, was this Steven just perfect?

"You see my son likes digging for rare stones and items in caves."

"That's cool", I said shoving the stone in my bag.

"It sure is and speaking of that...could I ask a favour of you?" Mr. Stone asked.

"Yeah okay, what would you like me to do sir?" I hoped it wasn't advertising or anything. I longed for adventure, something thrilling. That was the whole reason I had decided to start exploring on my own so early, I hated being cooped up.

"I need you to be my deliverer and give this letter to Steven."

My lips pursed, so I would meet his son.

"No problem", I said taking the letter from him.

"Excellent!" Mr. Stone said clapping his hands together. "He is located on Dewford Island, inside Granite Cave."

"Hmm... don't know where that is, but I got my pokenav so don't worry! I'll find it!" I said determined.

"Im sure you will... but erm", he motioned for me to come closer.

"Yeah Mr. Stone?"

"You know you'll be in a small, dark area..." He said in a quiet voice.

"Mhm?" I responded, my eyes widening.

"...and you'll be alone with my son..."

I paused and blinked a couple times. "Wait...what are-"I'm saying you two are around the same age and you're both a like...and it'll just be the two of you...did I mention alone? In a small area...in the dark?"

I felt my cheeks burn. "Mr Stone!" I shrieked flustered. "I-I wouldn't and I'm sure-"Wahaha! I merely jest!"

Mr. Stone's laugh filled the entire room. Kennedey half smiled and shook his head. He was obivously used to Mr. Stone's 'outgoing' personality.

"On that note, I shall let you go. Have fun!" Mr. Stone boomed. "But...not too much fun" he said with a small wink.

I stiffened and giggled nervously. "Right, bye."

As I left the Petalburg woods I pulled out a pokeball. The only pokemon I had out now was Espeon who was circling around my legs. Skitty, Mudkip, and Kirlia were in their pokeballs, but I needed my last pokemon right now.

"Well I guess it's now the time for you to see Johto my friend", I said bringing the pokeball close to my face. I closed my eyes and tossed it into the air.

"Come on out Silverwing!"

I watched as my pokemon's wings spread out and it flew about, swirling just above me. The sight of Sliverwing made me feel safe.

My Silverwing was a Skarmory, It's steel body was gleaming as it swerved in the air above around.

"This is the perfect spot!" I thought to myself as I noticed we were near a small cliff area. I ran towards the end with Espeon behind. Looking down I saw waves crashing onto jagged rocks and for second I was scared, but I quickly shook it off. I was used to doing this by now and so was espeon.

"Okay...let's go!" I took about ten steps back from the edge of the cliff and then ran full speed towards the end. I felt the adrenaline flow through me and the wind whipping through my hair. Espeon galloped next to me, feeling the rush as well.

As soon as my one foot scraped the edge Espeon flew into my arms and I braced myself. Falling down rapidly, I felt my stomach drop. In a flash it was over and I sitting on the back of Silverwing.

My Skarmory cried out as it began to climb. Espeon moved up to my shoulder and I wrapped my arms around Silverwing's smooth neck. The wonderful sensation had sent tingles throughout my body, it had felt good.

"Thanks boy", I coaxed to Silverwing. "Now let's head to Dewford Island and find Steven!"

A short chapter, but the story gets interesting in the next ones!