Chapter Fourteen

Tracking the Enemy

It was late into the night, but none of the Pokémon felt tired. They were determined to find the Pokémon responsible for capturing the Legendary Pokémon.

"The Pokémon that captured us sure was mad," said Terrakion, "When he learned you had escaped."

"I'll bet he was," said Virizion, "All I don't get is why someone is capturing Legendary Pokémon."

"What do you mean?" asked Terrakion, "Were any more captured?"

"My brother, Latios, was," said Latias.

"I'm so sorry to hear that," said Terrakion, "But we'll find them. I know it."

"Glad to see your optimistic attitude hasn't changed," said Virizion.

"We all know we'll find them," said Keldeo, "We won't stop until we do."

Just as they said that, everyone's stomachs growled in sync.

"Maybe just for food," said Keldea, "What do you think, bro?"

"Yeah, sounds good," said Keldeo.

So the team decided to set up camp for the night, had dinner, and got a few hours of sleep.

First thing in the morning, the team was right back on the trail. They kept following the trail until they came to a dead end.

"A river," said Terrakion, "They must have gone across so they would shake any trackers following them."

"Or they could have gone up or down river," said Keldeo.

"Or they even could have doubled back around down or upstream," said Virizion.

"So, how will we follow them?" asked Latias.

"Me and Keldea can search by water," said Keldeo, "Shaymin and Latias, you can search from the air."

"And me and Terrakion can search the opposite banks of the river," said Virizion, "And if anyone finds anything, signal your position any way you can."

"Alright, let's find that trail!" said Keldeo.

The Pokémon dispersed and began working hard searching for the trail.

It was half an hour later, and no one had found any sign of the captor's trail.

"It's like they just disappeared into thin air," said Shaymin after they regrouped.

"Wait, what did you just say?" asked Keldea.

"That they just disappeared into thin air," repeated Shaymin.

"Of course," said Keldea, "It all makes sense now. We can't find a trail because there isn't one."

"Where are you going with this?" asked Virizion.

"They must have flown out past this point," said Keldea, "It's the only way because there isn't a trail."

"That makes sense," said Terrakion, "But it must have been a strong Pokémon to carry Cobalion."

"Exactly," said Keldea, "We now have a narrowed down list of suspects."

"So what now?" asked Keldeo, "It's not like all of us can fly, and how would we track them down anyways?"

"It's impossible to track them if that is the case," said Virizion, "So, we have failed."

"It wasn't a total failure," said Keldeo, "We found Terrakion. And we still have a chance to find the Pokémon who kidnapped Cobalion."

"Yeah, and I have to thank you all for helping Virizion," said Terrakion, "She told me how you found her, and how you promised her to help her find us."

"No problem," said Shaymin, "We're here to help anyone who needs it."

"I guess for now we should head back to the guild," said Keldea, "There isn't much more we can do now."

"The sun is setting now," said Virizion, "But there is a town nearby we can stay the night. A quaint little town called Post Town."

"Oh, yeah, I remember now," said Terrakion, "The Signora Swanna is a really nice Pokémon and is the inn keeper."

"Then let's hurry," said Keldea, "While the sun is still up."

The group took the small detour to the small village known as Post Town. As Terrakion said, Swanna was a very kind Pokémon, and gave them rooms for the night.

The next day, they paid Swanna, and took the most direct path back to Treasure Town. It was only a few hours later when they arrived back at Wigglytuff's Guild.

"I'm glad to see Terrakion is safe," said Chatot, "But it is sad that Cobalion and Latios are still missing."

"I know I'll find my brother," said Latias, who had remained somewhat quiet on the trip back, "I just know it."

"That's the spirit," said Keldea, "That's just the optimistic attitude our team needs."

"We will use all of our available resources to locate Cobalion and Latios," said Chatot, "And hopefully, we will have news soon."

"We'll be staying here in Treasure Town," said Virizion, "There is a small inn that just opened here in town."

"We'll see you around then," said Keldeo.

"Until next time," said Virizion.

The two groups parted ways for the moment, and Team Justice enjoyed a delicious dinner and comfortable beds that they had come to know.