Chapter Eighteen
First Confrontation
It was the next day, and Team Justice had a new mission: To rescue Meloetta from Whirlwind Canyon, for they had determined that it was not a normal dream, but a vision. A vision of the night before. Most likely the reason as well they didn't hear the song the night before.
"So, what are you doing today?" asked Chatot.
"We have a personal mission today," said Keldeo.
"Alright then," said Chatot, "Just be careful."
With Chatot gone, the team continued towards the terrifying Whirlwind Canyon. Everyone stayed on guard the entire way there, having the feeling they were being watched.
Keldeo suddenly whirled around and launched his Water Gun attack at some nearby brush. And who would jump out other than Virizion.
"Why are you following us?" asked Keldeo.
"We just want you to be safe," said Virizion, "Where are you going anyways?"
"If you must know," said Keldeo, "We're going to Whirlwind Canyon to rescue a Meloetta."
"Whirlwind Canyon?!" said a shocked Virizion, "Are you crazy?"
"No, but we have to do what we have to do," said Shaymin.
"If you're that insistent on going," said Virizion, "I'm at least going with you."
"Alright," said Keldea, "We might need your help."
The group, now including Virizion, continued down the little used path to the Whirlwind Canyon. Within the next half hour, they arrived at the spot Latias had seen in her dream.
"It's definitely the spot," said Latias, "No doubt about it."
"I know a safe way down," said Virizion, "There is one way in and one way out."
"Then let's hurry," said Keldeo.
Virizion led them to a small crevice in the canyon side which led down into the canyon.
As they went deeper and deeper into the canyon the wind continued to get stronger and stronger.
"The wind is at its strongest at the very bottom," said Virizion.
They finally reached the bottom and could definitely feel the full force of the wind. The wind blew away from the entrance.
"Just be careful," said Virizion, "The wind could catch you so easily here you could be firmly on the ground one second and flying through the air the next."
"Good tip to know," said Keldea.
The group treaded carefully as the fierce wind blew with the force of a hurricane. And this was the easy leg of the journey.
They were fast approaching the end of the canyon when they spotted the small green Pokémon holding tight to a large rock. It was the Pokémon Meloetta, the one Latias had seen in her dream.
"That's her," said Latias, "That's the Pokémon I saw."
"I've got this," said Keldeo as he inched forward in the wind.
Keldeo approached Meloetta and Meloetta saw him.
"Please, help," said Meloetta.
"Just grab onto my back," said Keldeo.
Meloetta reached and latched onto Keldeo's back. With Meloetta in tow, the group fought the wind back through the canyon to the point from which they entered.
The group had just made it out of the canyon when a blast from the nearby woods caught them off guard.
"Who is there?" asked an angered Virizion.
The Pokémon that stepped out was a very familiar Pokémon.
"That's Him!" said Latias, "That's the Pokémon that attacked me and Latios!"
"So, you've joined up with them after all," said the mystery Pokémon.
"Who are you?" ordered Keldeo.
"My name is," said the Pokémon, "Genesect."
"So, a Genesect is still alive after all this time," said Virizion.
"That's right," said Genesect, "Now, it is time for you all to be removed from the picture."
Genesect aimed the large cannon on his back right at the group. Keldeo and Keldea jumped forward and changed into Resolute Forme. In sync, both activated their Secret Sword and blocked the blast Genesect aimed at them.
"So, you've learned Secret Sword," said Genesect, "With the help of the Swords of Justice I'll bet. But you'll need more than that to save you."
Just then, a voice from behind Genesect appeared.
"Genesect, we need to return," said a mystery Pokémon.
"Grr, just when I almost had them," said Genesect, "Another time, Team Justice."
Genesect disappeared into the trees. The group pursued, but were unable to find Genesect or the mystery Pokémon.
"So, Genesect is one of the Pokémon kidnapping the legendary Pokémon," said Virizion, "And he isn't alone."
"We need to get stronger," said Keldeo, "You heard him, he said even our Secret Sword couldn't stop him."
"When we get back, we should make a plan," said Keldea, "And decide what to do next."
The group agreed and headed back towards the guild, not knowing what sinister plot Genesect and his comrades were planning.