Over at the door, someone is knocking on the door, calling for Jack. Knock! Knock! Knock! "Jack," A voice called, "It's me, Brent. Can we talk?" The familiar voice was filled with worry for his friend.

Jack feels drowsy like, and walks to the door. "Brent?" He opens, and saw a boy that dressed in black cloth with his hair pulled back a bit, and almost looks like Jack but older. Jack feels tired and replies, "What is it, your majesty?" He tries to shake it off, "I would want to talk, but I feel like a Dark Wolf has bitten my energy."

"That's why I'm here to help." Brent stated remembering what his friend had asked of him, "Jena is outside waiting."

Jack was surprised and asks, "Jena?"

"Yeah she heard about you getting scared about the Dark Wolves from the vampires in Dark Forest. So she dragged me here." Brent sighed, "You coming she's waiting outside."

Brent waits for Jack, following him to Jena who been waiting to meet up with her old friend. Jena still has long blond hair, but wears her white skirt and the turtle neck sweater.

Jack looks outside, and saw his old friend, Jena. And then he shouts, "JENA!" He stormed out of the Inn, happy to see Jena by hugging her and spinning around. "I am so happy to see you!"

"Jena!" Pikachu called, coming out.

She smiles sweetly waving to them with Brent's fire Pokémon, the Pokémon is a small brown monkey with a fire on its tail, and Jena's Flareon standing next to her.
"Hi Pikachu and Jack. It's so long." Jena happily greeted them, "Seems Brent found you."

Brent had followed Jack and Pikachu out of the inn, and Jack lets go of Jena.

"Get a fire type out, Jack, we have something to show you." Brent walked passed him.

"Pikachu I hope you handle heat." Jena pets her Flareon.

"Well, I don't know if it's worth it, but okay." Said Jack, pulling out a Poke Ball. "Get out one fire type, coming up." He throws the Poke Ball, and summoned a red fire puppy.

"Growlithe!" It said.

"So what is it?" Ask Jack, "Are you going to help show me how to defeat those Dark Wolves?"

Prince Brent right beside Jena smiled since it wasn't the first time he fought those beasts. "Yes we are." Jena answered.

"The trick is stick using only a fire type while passing through woods with out ending up dead." Brent pulled his hood.

"Brent!" Jena madly yelled at him.

"He asked." He coldly answers hem.

She rolled her eyes at him before sighing. "Get your self together, Jack. We leave tonight." She smiled before punching Brent in the shoulder.

"Tonight?" Ask Jack, "But why tonight? I should go alone."

"Yeah." Said Pikachu.

"Jena, Brent, they're not Pokemon. They're real monsters."

"Its during the night you have the upper hand Jack." Brent sternly answered him, "We know they're monsters."

"Now come on, Jack." Jena called to him.

If only Jack knew that the people of Starlight Island knew how to fight the dark wolves off, they been doing for so many years they gotten good at it. So they help outsiders through the dark forest when they came to island.

"Pull your self together for god's sake," Brent stood there, "Your the Pokémon Hero. You seen far worst things those wolves."

"Jack, we of Starlight Island for many years have learned to fight back against the beasts." Jena assured him.

"We your friends also! So we are going to help you! Get dressed and come on." Brent stared at Pikachu and Jack

What they both said was true to core of their beings, but what jack didn't know was they here as friends to help to him at least get to the blood manor alive.

But it seems that Brent said made Jack so cheery. "Wait! Oh course! Guys, you are right! I need to get my act together! I am the Pokemon Hero!" He goes back to the Inn, and changes into his proper traveling cloth.

"Whoa." Said Pikachu, surprised. "Brent, whatever you said to Jack made him happy."

"Pikachu, Growlithe." Jack said to his Pokemon, "It's time we do something training!" He looks at the Dark Forest, "Watch out, you Dark puppies, because I'm coming after you!"

There was another howl. Jack, Pikachu, Growlithe start to sweat-drop from those Dark Wolves. "Uh...right after I eat. Agreed?" Every time Jack always goes on an adventure, he's always hungry.

"Thanks. "Brent wanted to punch something.

"Then let us treat you to late night snack." Jena knew where to go.

"Flare, Flare!" Cheered Flareon.

"Chim, Chim." Chimchar said, climbing onto Brent's shoulders.

"Oh yeah." Said Jack, eating, "Now that hits the spot. I don't even care if it is from the Crystal Region, I still love it."

"I know." Said Pikachu, enjoying. "These are the best berries I have ever loved."

"Growlithe!" Said Growlithe, eating.

Jack and the group are eating at the Berry Shop, enjoying their time to eat berries and food they can ever think.

"I'll be right back, I have to change." Jena said running off.

That left Jack and the Pokémon alone with Brent who didn't really seem like he was into talking at the moment.

"Chim!" Chimchar just sat on Brent's shoulder.

"Flare!" Flareon eats also.

"Huh?" Jack looks at Brent and asks, "Hey, Brent. You seem to be quiet. Is something wrong?"

"Chim, Chim, Chim!" His Chimchar got his attention.

That's when Brent sighed sadly and turned his head toward Jack removing his hood. "Nothings wrong, Jack," Brent emotionlessly answered him, "I am just using my abilities to sense danger."

Before anything could be said Jena returned dressed in dark style ninja outfit with her face covered. "You guys ready to go?" She asked.

"Flare, Flare, Flare!" Flareon was ready.

"Anytime it's up to Pokémon Hero!" Brent looked her way.

"Yes, well..." Jack said, scratching his head, "But however, Brent is having trouble. So maybe it would be best if I handle the Dark Wolves myself."

"Uh-huh." Said Pikachu, nodding.

"I am fine I'm just not in talking mood." Brent blankly stood.

"We meant what we said before Jack we're aiding you this one you don't know the Dark Forest like we do and may get lost." Jena warned him.

"On top of that; the vampires of Blood Manor will delete all memory of you entering the dark forest," Brent stated, "keep you in Blood Manor for safety reason until you wake to be taken home."

What our friends said was true about anyone who did not know there through the Dark Forest. Since the vampire of the blood manor were known for removing the memories from outsiders if they are found lost within Dark Forest.

"Well, okay." Said Jack, "But make sure you give me the directions, okay?"

"Yeah." Said Pikachu, "Because I don't want to end up being in Dark-Bad-Eats-A-Lot Food."

"We're more then that," suggested Jena, "We're going to be your guides."

"Then lets get going." Brent removed himself from the table.

That's when a howl could be heard form the dark forest as they left the safety of the shop heading there.

Our hero and his friends had come to edge of the dark forests entrance where a think fog had surrounded them.

"Jack can you see me? "Brent called out to him.

"I can see both of you clearly." Jena used her aura power to see them

"Brent?" Ask Jack, looking, "Jena?" But he thought of an idea, and calls, "Pikachu! Flash!" Pikachu charges its cheeks with electric energy, and then flashes like a light. "I can't see you guys, but you can see my Pikachu's Flash!"

Like that Jena and Brent see the flash attack and head toward it meeting with Jack with their fire Pokémon.

"Ready to head in?" Brent looked to the Dark Forest.

"Okay, here we go." Said Jack, and the whole group head out.

Inside the Dark Forest, set to be the time zone of midnight, the team entered Dark Forest, readying themselves from the Dark Wolves. Crystal Region's log says to use Fire Type Pokémon to survive against the Dark Wolves when they approach the attack. Jack and Pikachu will have to be careful when facing more against Dark Wolves.

Jack looks at his Growlithe, and nods at his fire type puppy. "Okay, where to go first?" Ask Jack.

"We take a left." Said Jena. "Come on." The whole group went left, but all of the sudden, three Dark Wolves appeared. "Here we go." She looks at her Flareon, "Ready Flareon?"

"Flare!" Her Pokémon said.

"Let's do it, Chimchar." Said Brent to his Pokémon.

"Chim!" Said his Pokémon.

Jack pulls out one Poké Ball, throws it in the air, and summons a pig monkey Pokémon. "Mankey! Come on out!"

The Pokémon appeared, and gets into a fighting stance. Pikachu charges up electricity, and then zap the first Dark Wolf. By a Thundershock, the first Dark Wolf is hit, but toughens the static.

The first Dark Wolf charges towards Pikachu, and bites Pikachu hard. Chomp! "CHA!!" Pikachu yelled in pain. Pikachu remains strong. The second Dark Wolf charges towards Jack, and bites Jack. Chomp!

"AGH!" Jack shouted, attacked. Jack remains strong. And the last Dark Wolf charges towards Mankey, and bites Mankey hard. Chomp! Mankey took a hit, but Mankey remains strong.

Mankey was so angry for taking a bite, and charges towards the first Dark Wolf. Mankey charges, and attacks with a Karate Chop. CHOP! Mankey found the weak spot, and chops the Dark Wolf by a critical hit! The first Dark Wolf was hit hard, and howls loudly while falling in defeat.

Growlithe inhale its breath, and then blows out an Ember attack at the second Dark Wolf. The second Dark Wolf was burned hard and howls loudly, fall in defeat.

"Okay, here goes." Said Jack, pulling out a card. "I wonder if this works." Now Jack can summon backup from his allies who are not in battle. He has a Jena card, and shouts, "Jena!"

Jena appeared in battle with her Flareon, and she commands, "Flareon! Ember!" Flareon inhale its breath, and then blows out an Ember attack at the last Dark Wolf. The flames are released, burning the last Dark Wolf, and then falls in defeated, howling in a wail.

There are no more fiends left. The team won the battle. Growlithe is becoming strong. He has found 200 Gils on the ground, and put the Gils in his wallet.

"Sweet." Said Jack. "Now I know how it feels to have a fire type. I'm on fire!"

"Then let's keep moving." Said Jena. "We better hurry before more show up."

"Agreed." Said Pikachu.

"This way." Said Jena, leading the way. Jack and his Pokémon follow Jena and Flareon, and also Brent and his Chimchar. It seems Jena is taking Jack to the Manor Blood to find out about the mysterious of the badges.

They continue the trail, when all of the sudden, more of the Dark Wolves appeared. "Again?" Ask Pikachu, surprised. There are two Dark Wolves.

"They don't know when to give up." Jena replied. "Oh well."

"Well, the more fighting they have," said Jack, "The more experience we have. Pikachu, give them a Thundershock they won't forget."

Pikachu charges up electricity, and then zap the first Dark Wolf. The first Dark Wolf was shocked, and now paralyzed to move. The first Dark Wolf is still paralyzed and couldn't make a move. But the second Dark Wolf runs towards Growlithe, and bites Growlithe. Chomp!

"GROW!" Growlithe shouted in pain. But Growlithe toughens the bite attack and remains strong.

Mankey charges towards the first Dark Wolf, and then performs a Karate Chop attack. CHOP! Mankey found the weak spot from the first Dark Wolf, and chops it hard. The first Dark Wolf was chopped off, and falls, defeated.

Growlithe inhale its breath, and then blows out an Ember attack at the last Dark Wolf. The last Dark Wolf was burned hard, and falls to the ground, burning away. There are no more fiends left. Jack's Pokémon won the battle. Pikachu and Mankey are becoming strong. Jack has found two hundred more Gils on the ground, and put the money in his wallet.

"Phew." Said Jack, "Way to go, guys." They continue the trail, and this time Jena and her Flareon with Brent and Chimchar leads Jack and Pokémon through Dark Forest.

"Now we head east." Said Jena. Jack pulls out a Poké Ball, and returns Primape back into the Poké Ball. They came to a maze like from the Dark Forest, but there are still more Dark Wolves that can never find the team.

"More Dark Wolves?" Ask Jack.

"They'll keep on going until they find a feast." Said Brent.

"Then we better keep going before they come after us." Said Jack. Four Dark Wolves on their left are growling at the team. They saw the Dark Wolves. "Here we go again." He said. He pulls out another Poké Ball, and summons another Pokémon. "Psyduck! Help us out!"

The Poké Ball was released, and releases a Pokémon with yellow fur like a duck, and a bad headache. "Psy?" It said.

Pikachu charges up electricity, and then zap the first Dark Wolf. The first Dark Wolf is shocked by static, but toughens the static. The first Dark Wolf charges towards Pikachu, and then bites Pikachu chard. Chomp! "CHA!" Pikachu is bit, but remains strong. The second Dark Wolf charges towards Jack, and bites Jack.

"UGH!" Jack was bit, but remains strong. Next, the third Dark Wolf charges at Growlithe, and bites. Chomp!

"GROW!" Growlithe is bitten, but with hard body, Growlithe remains strong. And the last Dark Wolf charges at Psyduck, and bites hard. Chomp!

"PSY!" Psyduck is bitten, but toughens the bit.

Growlithe inhale its breath wide, and then blows out an Ember attack at the third Dark Wolf. The third Dark Wolf is burned, and falls to the ground, howling to death. Jack pulls out another card, and summons Brent for back up. "Brent!"

Brent appears, and commands his Chimchar, "Chimchar! Flamewheel!" Chimchar spins by front flips, blowing out fire out of its mouth, and then charges towards the second Dark Wolf. The flame hit the second Dark Wolf so hard; it falls in the ground, defeated.

Psyduck charges towards the first Dark Wolf, and scratches the Dark Wolf with its web hands. Not enough strength, but the Dark Wolf shakes it off, growling at Psyduck. Pikachu charges up electricity, and then zap the first Dark Wolf with a Thundershock attack. The first Dark Wolf was hit by static, but toughens it.

Now the first Dark Wolf goes after Psyduck, and bites hard. Chomp! "PSY!" Psyduck said, attacked. But toughens the bite. And the last Dark Wolf charges towards Pikachu, and bites Pikachu hard. Chomp!

"CHA!" Pikachu shouted, attacked. But Pikachu remains strong. Growlithe inhale its breath, and then blows another Ember attack at the fourth Dark Wolf. The fourth Dark Wolf was burned, and falls to the ground in defeat.

Jack pulls out a card and said, "Bomb Card." A bomb appeared on Jack's right hand, and he chucks the bomb at the final Dark Wolf. The bomb explodes, and the Dark Wolf falls in defeat, howling.

There are no more fiends left. The team won the battle. Jack and Pikachu are becoming strong. Jack has found two hundred more Gils on the ground, and put the money in his wallet.

"Sheesh." Said Jack, "What a hard battle."

"That is one bad puppy." Said Pikachu.

"Guys, this way!" Jena called, "I think we found a way to get to Manor Blood." They were about to head on, when all of the sudden; a mysterious gate appeared out of nowhere like Iron Gate doors, locked up the passageway. "Oh no!"

"No!" Jack called, "We were so close! Coming this far!"

"Jack, pull yourself together." Said Brent, looking at Jack.

"You're right." Said Jack, getting back, "I'm sorry." He looks at the gate, "But where did this come from."

"It must be Mio." Said Jena, "She must have set up a gate just in case the intruders come."

"Do we need a key or something?" Ask Jack. He's looking at some kind of keyhole.

"That's the one. Although, it will need something else." Said Jena, thinking.

"Then let's try going this way." Said Jack, pointing at his left. "It should lead to somewhere."

And then Jena said, "Jack, there's a trap." She points at the Dark Wolves and said, "We can't get pass them."

"But Jena, remember, I won't let anyone down." Said Jack, "Just leave the bad puppies to me." Jack took his Pokémon, as Jena and Brent followed with Flareon and Chimchar.

The Dark Wolves saw Jack and Pikachu coming, and prepared themselves to fight and eat. And then more started to appear, separating Jena, Brent, and their Pokémon away from Jack and his Pokémon. "Jack!" Jena called, "I told you it was a trap!"

One-by-one, four Dark Wolves appeared in battle.

"Bring it on, you bloody wolves." Said Jack, prepared, "I can you all down one-by-one."

Pikachu charges up electricity, and then zap the first Dark Wolf with a Thundershock attack. It shocks the first Dark Wolf, but toughens the static.

The first Dark Wolf charges towards Pikachu, and bites Pikachu hard. Chomp! "PIKA!" Pikachu shouted, attacked. Pikachu is almost to the ground, but remains strong. The second Dark Wolf and the third Dark Wolf both together charge towards Jack, and bites Jack hard. Chomp!

"AGH! UGH!" Jack shouted, attack. He gets back up, but remains strong. And the fourth Dark Wolf charges towards Psyduck, and attacks. Chomp!

"PSY!" Psyduck shouted, attacked.

Growlithe inhale its breath, and then blows an Ember attack on the second Dark Wolf. The second Dark Wolf was caught on fire, and burns in flames to the ground. Jack pulls out a card, and calls, "Potion Card!" He gives a potion to Pikachu, and Pikachu heals its wounds. Pikachu manages to get back up and back to battle.

Psyduck then starts to concentrate, aiming at the third Dark Wolf, and then release a spell of Disable. The third Dark Wolf is unable to move! Pikachu charges up electricity, and then zap the first Dark Wolf again. The Dark Wolf is his by electricity, but toughens the static.

The first Dark Wolf charges towards Jack, and bites hard. Chomp! "DOGH!" Jack was bit, but remains strong. And the fourth Dark Wolf charges towards Growlithe, and bites hard. Chomp!

"Grow!" Growlithe howled in pain. But Growlithe withstands the attack, and toughens it. The fifth Dark Wolf appeared in battle.

Growlithe inhale its breath, and then blows out another Ember attack at the fourth Dark Wolf. The Dark Wolf is caught on fire, and falls to the ground, defeated.

Jack pulls out his sword, and then attacks the fifth Dark Wolf. "Fra! Hu! Ah! YA!" Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! The Dark Wolf took so many slashes, it howls in defeated. Psyduck charges at the first Dark Wolf, and scratches it.

The first Dark Wolf was scratched, but shook it off. Pikachu charges up electricity, and then zap the first Dark Wolf with a Thundershock attack. "Ka-CHU!!" The first Dark Wolf was defeated and falls to the ground.

The third Dark Wolf is still unable to move. Three more Dark Wolves appeared in battle. Growlithe inhales its breath, and then blows out another Ember attack, and burns the third Dark Wolf. The third Dark Wolf is caught on fire, and falls to the ground in defeat.

"Jack!" Pikachu called, "We're winning!"

"Keep going!" Jack called. "We're almost there!" Jack has his sword out, and attacks the sixth Dark Wolf. "Fra! Ah! Fra! YA!" Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! The sixth Dark Wolf was slashed, and falls to the ground, howling to death.

Psyduck tries to concentrate, aiming at the seventh Dark Wolf, and then blast another Disable. The seventh Dark Wolf is now disabled and unable to move!

Pikachu charges electricity, and then zap the eighth Dark Wolf with Thundershock! "Pika!" The eighth Dark Wolf was shocked by static, and now paralyzed.

The seventh Dark Wolf is unable to move for good, but the Dark Wolf tries to move and attacks Jack. Chomp! "AGH!" Jack yells in pain. Jack almost fell, but remains strong.

Growlithe inhale its breath, and then blows another Ember attack at the seventh Dark Wolf. The seventh Dark Wolf was caught on fire, and falls in defeat.

Jack has his sword out, and attacks the last Dark Wolf. "Fra! Hu! Agh! YA!" Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! The last Dark Wolf was slashed hard, and falls to the ground in defeat.

There are no more fiends left. Jack and his Pokémon won the battle. Pikachu, Growlithe, and Psyduck are becoming strong. Jack found four hundred Gils on the ground, and put the Gils in his wallet.

Around the whole area, the Dark Wolves have fled. All that is remaining is the treasure chest. Jack and his Pokémon reunite with Jena, Brent, and their Pokémon. "Are you okay?" Ask Jena.

"We are okay." Jack replied. "It seems that the Dark Wolves have fled."

"For good." Said Brent, "I'm just glad you didn't up Dark Wolf food."

"Hey, Jack." Pikachu asks, "What's in the chest?"

And Jack replies, "Well let's have a look." Jack and Pikachu look at the chest, and open it. He pulls out a "Gate Key".

"You found what we're looking for." Said Jena, smiling. "Now we can enter through the Gate Door." They hurried through the passage, and back to the large Gate Door.

"Jack, let me do it." Said Brent. Jack gives Brent the key, and Brent unlocks the Gate Door. The Gate Door opens the passageway. "Now let's go." They continue through the open gate, and continue through the passage.