The Legend of Yellow

By: hydro-serpent58

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Chapter 9: Hope is not Lost

Black murky water...alone...no one to guide you...is this...the end? Thoughts such as these filled a young girl's mind as she lost conciseness. She plunged into the dark waters of the night, she had been thrown like a rag doll at such heights that she had already fainted from lack of oxygen before falling into the Great Sea. Though it seemed hopeless, this was not the destiny in stored for her. Thus, of course someone would intervene.

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"HEY! HEY! Wake up!" Slowly, her tightly closed eyes fluttered open. She looked around. Am I dead? "Thank goodness." She blinked and looked down. There in her lap, layed an empty bottle. It took a moment for realization to occur. "Mist! Mist where are you?" She cried looking around frantically. "Over here!" Called a voice. She turned to her left only for a pixie to collide into her arms. "WAHH! Yellow, I'm so glad you're okay!" I smiled petting her. "Thanks." "Ano, Mist, where are we?"

All of a sudden-"You're awake." We turned to see no one there. "Wah?" "HERE!" We looked up and saw a fairy, it had sparrow-like wings, and was a male instead of a female. (Note: He looks kinda like Axccess Time from Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne but also a cross between Terrence from Disney Fairies; his clothing is like Axccess' but he doesn't have a gem in his head or long hair. His hair is dark blue and had purple eyes, but his clothes has a touch of fairy style from Terrence's clothing. His wings are like a sparrow's wings and are chestnut brown. His hair style is like Matt's from Digimon)

"Uh, who's he?" "I don't know, when I woke up I was terrified because I was tossed out of your bag floating with you in the water. This guy got me out and ever since I didn't pay much attention to him cause' I was busy tending to you." Mist explained. The fairy flew down, as if reading her mind he spoke. "I'm NOT a fairy, or a pixie! I'm a sparrow man!" Yellow blinked. "Sparrow man? Now that's new." He sighed shaking his head. "Anyway, I can clearly see you have great potential." He turned to Mist. "And you...your from the Great Fairy's court am I right?" He asked eying her robes. "I'm actually her most trusted maid, but yes. I guess you could say it that way." Replied Mist shrugging. "Anyhow, I must ask. What are you doing with a human in our world...Blossom-sama." He asked. Blossom-sama? What the heck. Yellow thought. I saw Mist blush. "Oh no! No need for formalities. Just called me Mist. And this, is Yellow de Tokiwa Grove." The sparrow man smiled. "I see." He gazed into the girl's eyes, as if seeing right through her. "So...you're...trying to save your cousin?" Mist's gazed snapped up. "How'd you know that?" He chuckled. "It's all in your eyes my dear." And he was right, for they say your eyes were the window to your soul. And he had seen everything just by looking into those olive eyes of hers. Mist caught on quickly. "Anyway, thanks for saving us." She said looking away. The sparrow man looked at her with amused eyes. "I'm Kitt. Nice to meet you, Mist-sama, Yellow-san." Mist frowned. "Again with the formalities..." She muttered. I couldn't help but giggle looking at her. I wonder what's wrong with Mist...what would Blue think? Of course our little hero is as dense as ever.

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"So...you can help us back to the Doom Fortress?" Asked Mist intrudged. We were still on a small canoe in which Kitt had used to save us in. It had no paddles which I found questioning, but other than that it reminded me of my sword. It turns out the canoe belonged to Kitt, and he was just surfing the ocean when he spotted us. I was a bit surprised though. Why would he have a canoe large enough to hold 2 regular sized people? When I asked him this he just shrugged it off saying that it didn't matter. "Yeah, but it will be some time before we actually go back. The Doom Fortress is quite a way from here, plus, we need to get some things done before we can actually get back to the Doom Fortress. It's best we travel from one island to another instead of just making one large trip and getting famished when we actually get there. That wouldn't be so good." "I guess you're right..." Said Mist slowly. "So...it's the only way?" "I'm afraid so." I thought worriedly. "I'm afraid they might hurt Gold or even worse..." My voice trailed off. "I assure you, they won't kill your cousin...under most circumstances." Kitt replied slowly. Mist rolled her eyes. "Oh yeah, thanks genius. That's really assuring." She said sarcastically. "Well then...let's get going!" "Not so fast!" We turned to the sparrow man confused. "What do you mean?" "You just woke up, besides, I think it's best you check out the town first and get what you need before going out. Also drinking a red potion will help you greatly in restoring your health." Kitt replied crossing his arms. Mist took one look at me and froze. "Oh how foolish of me! Your still weak! Come on Yellow, better do as he says." Said Mist, with a hint of impatience in her voice. I could tell she wanted to get to the Fortress as soon as possible, but oh well."

Kitt pointed to the beach. "This is Harkness Island, there's a town here." He said pointed up the shoreline. I nodded slowly before getting off the boat. "I'll come with you Yellow, Kitt, would you mind staying here for a moment?" Asked Mist. "No prob, I gotta stay with the boat anyways."

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As I walked into town I looked around amazed. This town was very busy like Oncore Village, but it had more shops and stores. I looked around. "Uh Yellow, don't you want to drink the red potion you bought earlier." Mist asked. The thought immediately reminded me of Crystal, who of course and then reminded me of the others, who reminded me of Gold, then of how we we separated, and now how I had no clue whatsoever of where they were. I looked down adjusting my hat. We were so close... I thought sourly. "Yellow, are you going to drink that potion or not?" Mist's voice instantly snapped me back to reality. "Yes Mist, sorry." I said quickly taking a quick dose of the potion. As soon as it touched my lips I felt a peculiar sizzling sensation, but I drank it down. After a moment, I suddenly felt it wash through my entire body. After the sensation was gone I was left refreshed and feeling anew. I blinked. "What just-" "It was the potion. It restored your health." I nodded slowly but still not getting what she meant. "Come on, let's go." She said flying away.

"Mist...are yo sure we're allowed to do this?" I asked uncertainly. Right now we were searching jars and barrels to see if the had anything in them. "Positive, besides, there's nothing wrong with it." I sweatdropped at that. Dang, Blue and her would get along just fine I thought smiling weakly. "O-okay..."

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"See, I told you it would pay off." Said Mist. We were in a cabin waiting for our orders to come in. Apparently we had found more money and others things we could sell on the market for a good price. I turned slightly in my seat to see some people were just chatting, others playing cards, and some even gambling. Even the waitresses were wearing such revealing outfits to please the male customers, including a pair of bunny ears, mini skirts, and a waitress outfit. Gold would fit in perfectly here I thought sadly. I turned back to the table just as the waitress came back. "Here ya go hunny, eat well." She said smiling leaning in on me winking. This action gave men a perfect view of her behind. I leaned back uncomfortable. "Uh...thanks." I said weakly. She grinned and walked away. I sighed as she left. That was, weird... I thought. "You okay Yellow?" Asked Mist flying up and landing on my shoulder. "Yeah, but what was with that lady?" Mist shrugged. "I think she was just trying to catch your eye. She's just a flirt you know." "WHAT? You don't mean she's a lesb-" "No, of course not. But you're still wearing your hat, so you must've mistaken you for a boy." I felt my head and sighed. "Oh right, forgot." Mist shook her head. "Whatever, let's eat!"

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"You done?" Asked Kitt eying us as we returned. We nodded. "Good, then we're off to the next island." He said flying and landing on the top end of the canoe. I climbed in uncertainly. "How do we get there?" Kitt pointed to the sky. "On Harkness island, the wind always blows south. Which it just where we have to go." He replied. I sat down slowly with Mist on my shoulder. "Okay, here we go!" He cried. And with that the boat was off. "Woah!" I cried holding unto the edges of the boat for support. Sure, the currants were fast, but I hadn't expected to move this fast. "It's powered by magic." Replied Mist answering my question for me. I nodded slowly.

We had been sailing for 5 and a half hours now, but I wasn't tired. Infact, I was very much the opposite. I stared and laughed as we sloshed through the water, being on the ship had been nothing compared to this. Along the way there were a few rupees here and there, and with Kitt driving, I was able to get them. The sun slowly changed from high tide to late in the afternoon. It was getting darker, and I began to worry we might have to travel all night when-"There!" Me and Mist looked to where Kitt was pointing. In the distance, we saw a silhouette of an island. "That is our destination. Hold on tight!" And with that we sped even faster than before cutting through the waters. "Yikes!" I cried as we narrowly avoid a sharp rock. Mist was clinging to my hat to avoid being flown away by the rushing wing. Kitt on the other hand, was just fine sitting cross legged at the top of the boat keeping his eyes on the island. Just how did he steer this thing? Soon we could see the shore line and the island. It's appearance took my breath away. It had what looked like canyons and volcanoes on it the were stable enough to climb. It also had one more thing I found shocking. Around the island, I saw a few half birdman creatures here and there. Just like in Oncore Village I thought remembering the birdman who had helped persuade the pirates to allow me and my friends get to the Doom Fortress. "Maybe I can find him..." I said to myself. Mist on the other hand was impressed. "We made some good time, much faster than that ship." Kitt had to chuckle about that. "It is fast, but it does depend on the speed and distance you're going to. Anyway, welcome to Wingheat Island. Home of the Larks." "Larks?" "They're the birdmans. Lark is the name of they're clan and they're species." "Oh." "Anyway, what do I do here?" "You must go see the royal dutch of the clan, he has what we need. It's called the Celebei's Gem." My eyes snapped up. "Celebi? You mean the Pokémon?" Kitt looked at me uncertainly. "I'm not sure if it's a Pokémon. Legend says this benevolent creature gave the Lark's the gem as to be certified the masters of the sky. Thus, the clan is very close the the being." I looked at him startled. Celebei? What does she have to do with all this?...if only Ruby were here, I'm sure he would know something thought Yellow remembering the close relationship the boy had with the Pokémon. "Anyway, let's go Yellow. No time dilly dally." Said Mist pulling on my sleeve. I got out and looked back at Kitt. "Not coming with us?" I asked sadly. He smiled and shook his head. "Afraid not, sorry Yellow." "It's okay, come on Yellow!" Mist cut in nudging me forward. With one last glance at the boat I stepped forward. First Oncore Village, Harkness Island, now Wingheat Island. What next? I thought stepping unto shore.

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~hydro-serpent58