Wes left the cave, and ducked as a Pikachu flew straight at him. He moved just in time, but from the squeak behind him, he knew that Rui got hit… but he couldn't afford to lose time!
He looked from where the Pikachu came from, and he spotted one of the Cipher soldiers with a Hitmontop in the front and an elderly man who looked in Wes direction… more to the flying route of the Pikachu…
The Cipher laughed "You lost old man! Now I can go back to business and destroy this dangerous relict!"
"Hold on!" called Wes and threw his Pokéball with Espeon. His Physic-type Pokémon used Psychic on his order, and sent Hitmontop away from the Pillar.
The soldier looked angry at Wes "You! Aren't you the one who caused us trouble?"
"That's me!" replied Wes, and got into battle position with his Espeon.
The trainer called for his Hitmontop, and the Pokémon went without emotion into the front.
Wes guessed this was a Shadow Pokemon, and decided to snag it after it was weakened enough.
"I don't have the time to go full at you… Hitmontop use Triple Kick at the pillar!"
"Espeon! Physic!"
Espeon was faster then Hitmontop and send the fighting type against a tree.
The soldier grunted and repeated the order. Wes did the same and the Hitmontop flew again at the tree and the game went on for a few rounds. Then the soldier had enough and was about to grab one of his other Pokéballs as a green light suddenly went down. Hitmontop looked at the light and began to relax. The light died down and Celebi was in the place. She talked to the Hitmontop for a moment.
The soldier took the chance, and ordered, "Hitmontop! Attack Celebi with Shadow Rush!"
Hitmontop looked at the soldier. Then he walked over, riased his fist, and punched the soldier between the legs.
The soldiers eyes widened in pain and dropped to his knees, gasping in pain. Hitmontop took his Pokéball and walked over to Wes and hold it at him.
Confused, the trainer took the Pokéball and attached it to his belt.
Celebi giggled from the expression on his face, and explained, "Hitmontop wants to be in your team after I told him how things stand! And before you ask: I can purify Shadow Pokémons by showing them their past. The time gap between the start of the time travel and end is just too close to notice for the average eye! But is enough for doing the job!"
"Nice! Then you can-" began Wes.
Celebi shook her head. "Sorry… I have too much to do… I was just here to protect the shrine. See ya!" She said, and disappeared.
Wes shook his head: ~What was that for?~
"Wes! Are you alright?" asked Rui as she came with the Pikachu in her arms.
"I am alright!" replied Wes. Rui nodded and turned to the elder man "Grandpa! Good to see you again! Pikachu is fine as far as I can tell!"
The elder man nodded, "That is good to hear! And it was a surprise to see Celebi here… but how about we go to the house and clear things?"
"Good idea!" smiled Rui "By the way: This is Wes! He saved me from being kidnapped!"
The elder man turned to Wes, "You have my thanks for saving my Granddaughter!"
"No problem!" Blushed Wes, and they went away, taking the Grunt with them to give him to the police.