The Legend of Yellow
By: hydro-serpent58
Kari: Woah…yesterday was so scary. O_O I felt an earthquake! I was upstairs when suddenly everything started shaking. I ran outside and saw other people running out of their homes as well on my street. After a while, I went back inside and it was 1:53. It lasted for 45-50 seconds. It was 5.9 magnitude scale. When I went back inside, a lot of things had fallen onto the floor...I really thought the house would cave in.
The aftershocks covered quite a range. It was felt throughout the D.C. area and the entire North-East. I could see visible movement of things shaking...this is the first earthquake I have ever experienced.
Anyway, I'm just thankful I'm alive. Thank God that my house wasn't damaged, just think about the less fortunate people who probably don't have a home now because there are cracks and the foundation is unstable.
Anyway, once again I do not own Pokémon!
Chapter 26: Earthshake
The grass fluttered as a light breeze blew by. Starlys and Taillows could be heard squawking. A girl with brown spiky hair that was tied up into pigtails stretched. It was a peaceful day in Vientown.
"What a perfect day. I sure hope I can relax today." The brunette spoke.
She walked down the bridge and stopped to breathe in the fresh air. She leaned on the railing closing her eyes. And best of all, no missions today! I can finally have a vacation! Behind her she heard light scampering noises and felt something scurry up her leg and sit on her shoulder. Opening her eyes she was met with the familiar face of her partner.
"Hey Pachirisu, what's up?" She asked.
"Risu!" The hyperactive squirrel responded chiding its teeth.
Smiling the girl turned and left the town. She knew exactly where to go.
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After leaving the town she came across winding dirt paths following one up a hill she passed a sign that read: "May lovers beware of falling rocks!" The girl shook her head as she climbed up. Honestly, she couldn't help but wonder who put the sign there. Not only lovers go up this hill She mused. As she came to the summit she was met with a beautiful view of the ocean. It sparkled reflecting sunlight as its waves rolled by on the beach below.
"We haven't been back here in a long time, haven't we?" She spoke fondly.
It was here she had first met Pachirisu. She and her friend Keith had been sent here to deliver an important parcel. It had been her very first mission, they had carried it so carefully and gently all the way to Breeze Hill only to find out it had been food the entire time. However, they had been rushing so it had been all mashed up and uneatable. Keith said it was only fair for pulling that prank on them that they wouldn't be able to eat The girl remembered laughing softly. A smile graced her features.
Keith…he and Rhythmi had been the first people she met when she first enrolled into the Academy. They had become her best friends; Rhythmi was their Operator and would relay information and missions to them. Keith had been her partner and had tagged along with her in double party missions. They were always together, even after graduation.
Shaking her head she plopped down unto a smooth rock comfortable for sitting and unwrapped her sandwich and scattered some Pokéblock on the ground. Pachirisu immediately zipped down her shoulder and began to nibble on the food while the girl took a bite out her sandwich. I wonder when Rhythmi will get here She wondered. Keith had gone off to who knows where. Rhythmi probably dragged him off somewhere She mused. Last time the platinum blonde had dragged the red head into the mall several hours later when they exited Keith had been forced to carry all of her bags and balance out the items she had bought in boxes. They blocked his line of vision and he was forced to balance the tilting tower. On top of that half of the bags her was carrying were things Rhythmi had forced him to buy. You got that right, if she saw something that might fit a friend she'd make them buy it against all protests. Needless to say, Keith never went shopping with her again. Think of it as a life lesson.
As she munched on her sandwich, something weird happened. All the Pokémon started acting strangely. The Taillows and Starlys in the trees flew out of their nests flapping their wings hard causing a commotion. The Sentrets and Zigzagoons on the ground ran out of their dens and scurried around chattering loudly. The Shellos and other water Pokémon on the beach evacuated and went into the water. Swellows and Staraptors abandoned their nests and took off followed by Wingulls and Pidgeots. One of the most shocking things was that even nocturnal creatures such as Noctowl had awoken and had taken off with them. Nidorinos emerged out of the bushes along with others and they was started to leave. It seemed as if they were desperate to get out of the region.
Kate blinked. What the hell was going on? She looked down and noticed that even Pachirisu was shaking, she had dropped the Pokéblock she had been nibbling on and was frozen. There was a terrified look on her face, she immediately scurried up Kate's leg and tugged on her hair urging her to get out of there.
"Wha? Pachirisu what's wrong?" She asked getting pulled along with the crowd of Pokémon.
"Pa-pa-RISU!" She chided desperately trying to get her to move faster.
Suddenly the ground began to tremor. That's when the Pokémon started to panic. Crying out in an anxious state of mind, they all tried their best to get out of there. The ocean waters reached out and drowned the entire Nabiki Beach underwater. As the waters started to rise up the cliff the rumblings caused trees to crash down catching Pokémon off guard. Shrieks off different kinds were heard. Some Pokémon were caught underneath the trees while others trampled one another trying to get ahead of the other.
While this happened, the ground started to move. The continental plates were shifting. This caused Breeze Hill to sink deeper into the ground at an alarming rate. The pathway that led down was slowly being ripped apart. Pretty soon, it wouldn't be a hill anymore.
Eyes wide, Kate pulled out her Capture Styler. "Capture ON!" She yelled.
She ran and jumped into the air quickly encircling the device around a large group of Pokémon. "Capture Complete."
As she landed the Pokémon where still retreating, however the ones she had captured seemed a lot calmer now. "Ivysaur, Bayleaf, use Vine Whip to pull on the trees! Nidorina, Raticate! I need you to help them try and move the trees to block the water's path. "Sandslash, Corphish, I need you to dig a trench in front of the trees. Linoone, Furret! I need you to move rocks and boulders to help support the trees! Pidgeotto, Murkrow I need you to create wind to clear away the leaves and branches. We need to create a barricade to stop the water for as long as possible."
Kate turned to her partner. "Pachirisu make sure that all the other Pokémon are evacuated and are a safe distance away from here unless they're calm enough to try and help us put up the dam. We'll get out of here as soon as we can." Pachirisu looked up at her hesitantly before jumping off her shoulder and weaving through the throng of Pokémon.
"Pach-chi!" She chattered leading the Pokémon to safety.
Kate turned back to the case at hand and frowned with her eyes narrowed. She needed help. Pronto. Just as she reached for her transceiver a crunching noise was heard. Whipping her head around she saw the water rise over the cliff and bank down the hill. It came crashing down the path and rammed straight into the dam, some of it fell into the drench while the surface threatened to spill over the tree trunk. The good news was that the majority of the water was being stopped by the make-shift blockage, however smaller streams of water found their way around going through the side trees that aligned Breeze Hill.
The problem was that the force of the water was causing the tree trunk to crack and splinter as it barricaded the trunk over and over. "Get out of here!" She yelled at the remaining Pokémon over the roar of the crashing waves. They nodded and retreated down the hill to safety.
Turning tail she ran back down the hill. As she did a loud whoosh sound rumbled around her. She looked behind her just in time to see a huge tidal was shadow above her small frame. Oh snap. I guess I should've kept the Corphish She thought warily. Just then the looming waves fell back to earth submerging the Top Ranger underwater.
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"Damn you Rhythmi, damn you." Keith muttered.
Somehow she had tricked him into going out with her again. Why did I not see this coming? He inwardly moaned. He had been extremely hungry after all the drill exercises when Rhythimi had came in and innocently asked if he wanted to go to a restaurant with her. Too hungry to notice how suspicious her offer was, he had agreed right away and left with her. Oh how much he regretted that right now.
"Okay! Now let's go shop for clothes~!" The platinum blonde spoke cheerfully oblivious to the cursing boy behind her.
Keith groaned. "Rhythmi! You have enough clothes to last a life time. Besides, Kate doesn't even care about what clothes she wears." He pointed out.
She turned around with an evil glint in her eyes. "Who said we're shopping for me and Kate?"
*Silence*
It took a few moments for him to realize the meaning behind this. "NO! I do not need you remodeling my closet!" I spoke raising his hands defensively.
Rhythmi pouted. "But you need a variety! All you have is casual, you don't have any formal do you?"
"That's not the point! I'm not going shopping with you of all people when I go out to get clothes."
Her brown eyes narrowed. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Before he could answer the ground started shaking. "Woah!" He spoke stumbling a little bit.
"Eeek!" Rhythmi squeaked falling backwards.
Keith immediately reached out and grabbed her preventing her fall. "Thanks." She muttered as he steadied her.
However the ground still continued to tremor. Cawing was heard as different flying-type Pokémon took to the skies. Both looked around, even the buildings were shaking. What was going on? Suddenly the cover to the drain on the street exploded rocking the ground. Rising out of the sewer liquid rock spilled onto the road. However mixed with the molten material was purple goo. At closer inspection Rhythmi gasped, beside her she heard Keith's sharp inhale. Grimer and Muk were stuck in the mess; their body masses were being absorbed. The worst part was that it was still hot so whatever it touched was melted, the tar on the road softened considerably and as it touched the walls and doors of shops the glass melted causing it to spill inside. Soon screams filled Pueltown from various people.
Keith grabbed Rhythmi's hand and pulled her away. "Come on! We need to help them!"
Rhythmi sputtered. "B-but we can't do this by ourselves! WE need help!"
"Then call for backup at the Ranger Union. I'm gonna go see what I can do." With that he dragged her into an apartment complex and let her go running up the stairs.
When he came to the halls he pounded on their doors yelling: "Get out! The liquid rock is gonna flood this place!" Instantaneously the doors burst open and frightened couples and families peaked their heads out.
Keith ran to the next set of stairs and shouted out: "GET OUT OF YOUR ROOMS! IT'S GONNA GET FLOODED!"
He turned back to the frightened people standing on his current level. "Alright, we're gonna go outside. I need you to run as fast as you can once we're out, you don't wanna get ca-"
"KEITH!"
Rhythmi panted running up the stairs. "The front lobby's already flooded! We can't go back down, and it's still rising!"
Around them people began talking in panicky voices.
"What are w we gonna do?"
"We're trapped!"
"I don't wanna die yet!"
Keith cursed. Shoot! What were they gonna do now? Suddenly he remembered what Kate would do in situations like this. Calm down, think. There has to be an alternative route He frowned formulating a plan in his head while Rhythmi stood around anxiously.
Honestly, she wasn't good at dramatic stuff, she wasn't an in action kind of girl. She was an Operator, the person who informed the Ranger their next mission and supplied them the info. She couldn't make up spur of the moment plans and be in action that was Kate's and Keith's job.
Wait...Kate! Her eyes widened in realization. That's right, she had promised to meet her best friend at Breeze Hill...she must have been waiting for her! Before she could reach for her transmitter Keith spoke.
"Alright people! We're heading to the roof, don't stop until you've reached the top!" He called before racing up the stairs.
He was soon followed by terrified families that hurried as fast as they could to catch up with the Top Ranger. That's right! The roof is probably the safest place to be at the moment! She thought following the crowd. As she went up the next flight of stairs she caught sight off the molten material spill unto the second floor.
Her eyes the size of saucers now shouted, "HURRY UP! IT'S ALREADY GOTTEN UNTO THE SECOND FLOOR!" This sent people running.
As they went up Keith gathered people from all floors until they reached the top. Looking up he saw a ladder chained to the wall that led into the ceiling. It was the way to the roof. He ran over and pulled on the chain.
"Dang it! I can't open it!" He growled wrestling with the chain attempting to break it.
Rhythmi swiftly walked over taking a hair pin out of her hair. "Move aside." She ordered.
Surprised he gave her room and watched as she slid the hair pin into the lock and fiddled with it. In a few seconds a click was heard and the chain fell away.
Rhythmi put the pin back into her hair while Keith stared at her in shock. "Hair clips serve more than one purpose you know."
Shaking out of his stupor Keith pulled the ladder down and moved aside ushering the people up the ladder. Hesitantly they started climbing it until some said, "Hurry! I can see it coming up the stairs!"
That caused them to climb as they never did before. Some mothers were carrying their child she it took them more time to go up. There were even some elders that need assistance going up. Finally as the last civilian made it up the molten material spilled over the side. Steam and a loud hiss of the liquid boiling the surface of whatever touched the ground filled their ears.
"Quick, go up!" Keith urged.
Rhythmi gave him an unsure look. "But-"
"Now!"
Biting her lip Rhythmi climbed up the ladder the best she could in high heels and a skirt. It was kinda awkward. He better not be looking up my skirt She thought with her cheeks heating up. At last she made it to the top and pulled herself up. She turned around and looked down to see Keith climbing up after her. Looking down through the hole in the ceiling she could see the liquid rock rising. The molten material touch the ladder and a loud sizzling sound was heard, it was melting the ladder.
"Keith!" She yelled in alarm.
Keith pulled himself up and made it through the hole. When he did he ran towards the other end of the room. It was dark and the people huddled around unsure of what to do.
"Forget the ladder! There's nothing we can do to block up the whole!" Keith called back.
Rhythmi promptly left the hole and followed pushing through the crowds of people muttering: "Excuse me" and "My apologies". Finally see came to the front of the throng just in time to see Keith to approach what appeared to have the outline of a door. Through the cracks on the side she could see light. He yanked on the door knob, but again it was locked. Without waiting for Rhythmi to unlock it he promptly "did it the Crystal way" and kicked the door down. The door burst off its hinges and light flooded into the room blinding Keith. Raising his hand to shadow his eyes he ran out with the people following. They were on the roof.
People poured out through the door way and were relieved to see the sunlight. Keith ran to the edge off the roof and looked down. The molten material was spilling throughout the entire street now. Many were trapped. Keith's eyes narrowed as a determined looked entered his face. He would protect them, not only the Pokémon but also the people and town he loved. This was his home, and he'd be damned if he didn't have anything to say about it.
"Keith."
Startled, he looked up so see Rhythmi looking up at him worriedly. "You're gonna do something stupid aren't you? I can tell by the look on your face."
He expression turned serious. "Just don't...kill yourself okay? Me and Kate would like to see you alive. I'd say "be careful" except it would be useless considering you throw caution to the wind."
Keith blinked before grinning. "Sure thing Rai, (nickname) see ya!" He saluted her before releasing a Pokéball.
Out came a brown weasel. "Bui!" It spoke ready for action.
It was the Sea Weasel Pokémon Buizel. Keith grinned at his partner Pokémon. "Come on Buizel, let's ride!"
With that he and Buizel leapt off the edge of the roof. Gasps we heard and comments such as "Is he crazy?" filled the air as Rhythmi and the civilians watched Keith descend with his partner Pokémon. They landed safely unto the roof of another shop and raced across it before leaping onto the ground with his Buizel disappearing out of sight.
All she could do was watch what happened below. Folding her eyes into a praying position she raised her eyes to the heavens. Keith...Kate...please be safe
A/N I'd like to thank my reviewers:
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Lol. Thank you. :) The reason I couldn't move on was because I couldn't move the Snorlax, I couldn't figure out the fact that I was supposed to use the radio to play the Pokéflute to wake it up. xD Don't worry, I've beaten all the leaders now and got the GB Sounds, all I have to do now it battle Red. :3 Agreed, Red is hot. xD But I think Gold and Ruby look a cool too… Don't worry. :) A few of my best friends are into those kind of jokes, I don't mind.
Shiki and Ichijo Forever
Yeah. But she was an awesome character! :D Too bad I couldn't show all of her Pokémon.
Pokemon Fan
Thank you so much! And thank you for pointing out that error, I wasn't proof reading. xD The idea is quite interesting. I'd like to use it, but I already got something planned out… of well. Thank you for such a kind review, I haven't gotten such a kind and honest one in a while.
wonderchan
Well maybe it IS shiny. I'm sorry, but I have a bunch of Pokémon games and in each game all of my Salamances were always green. -_- Oh well, thank you for telling me the correct color!
Teddiursa97
What's up? I hope you're doing well! Thanks for the review. :)
NadiaMiki
Don't worry, the rest of the gang will soon join them. =D Again, you won't be seeing Red for a WHILE… Why would I kill a person who gives an honest opinion in such a kind way? Thanks for the review!
Dragonfire97
THANK YOU SO MUCH! *hugs* It really helped. *hands you a cookie*
Forever-Forgotten22
First off, this is one of the most honest and kindest review I have ever gotten for this story. I know for a fact when I started out I had a terrible time there a grammar mistakes everywhere! At least when you point it out you say it nicely. Yes, girls deserve more respect! :D We can kick boys butts, we're just that awesome. Lol. I'm glad the chart helped, I used it to help give the readers a view of the ranks. About Articuno…who says she's that? *gives mischievous look* She's not connected to Articuno, guess again…
I bet you thought I forgot about the Pokémon world didn't you? Welcome to the Almia region people.
~hydro-serpent58