Fang Lycanroc's POV
I couldn't believe my eyes. Yet another human and this time a Legendary has just appeared in front of me. A Kubfu. Really?
"An Island Hopper?" Makkuro repeated. "You're asking if I am?"
"Yeah, you sound like you are," the Kubfu grinned. "Well, my grandparents and other old farts used to call people from that region that."
All of us stared at the Kubfu in shock, watching them step away from Kobi and Makkuro.
Hunter leaned towards my shoulder and giggled, lifting a paw off the ground to place on me. "I almost feel bad for them," they laughed quietly.
My ears folded down. "Ah, let them imagine they have their secrets, they are young."
"I know, I know."
"What?" Makkuro asked the Kubfu, his tail raised. "What did you say?"
The Kubfu tilted their head. "I was just confirming what I thought your accent was, that's all."
"Yeah but don't talk about it like that," Kobi begged. "They can't know."
Instead of gesturing directly at me, those two pointed at Fist, Pride, and their apprentices.
"Come over here," Makkuro beckoned. "Actually-" suddenly every word he said was in another language. Sounded kinda like a mix between Nebulian and Binarious. Then Kobi and the Kubfu replied in the same way.
There goes my eavesdropping. I guess he realized we could still hear him. From the odd inflections and rhythm, those three are speaking in one of those human languages. Makkuro and Kobi are almost arguing with the Kubfu about whatever.
Probably something Pokemon Trainer related. As if that Primeape and that Pyroar don't know that they are from a different albeit slightly different world than us. Their apprentices even knew something was up.
"Mon, what the vell is wrong with those two?" Morpeko grumbled, sparkling.
"Who do they think they are?" the Aron fumed. "Just talking to that Legendary Pokemon so easily!
"What I wouldn't give to see them prove their worth!" Impidimp cackled.
"What? You want to fight them?" I grinned.
"Yeah, I want to see if they can fight in a real battle," Smeargle smirked, her tail whipping around.
"You shouldn't fight amongst yourselves," their Mentor Pride said. "Why do you automatically have to resort to violence?"
"Come on Pride," I pushed the Pyroar. "Let them settle it themselves." I won't let those smug brats beat my kiddos too badly, I'll stop them in a flash.
"Alright," Pride flattened her ears. "Maybe that frustration, because these jokers are rude, will help that Rockruff with their moves frequency."
"Yeah," I replied.
Makkuro and Kobi were going on and on about whatever with that Kubfu. I am interested to learn more about them, as the other Kubfu I've met didn't have unlocked presences like this.
I swore Legendaries didn't have them but maybe Leaders Cresselia and Darkrai wanted to change things up. Both strike-style Urshifu didn't have these either, I'll have to ask the Shifus when we get some downtime after the seminar.
"Well at least tell us more about yourself Kubfu," Fist patted her hips. "We are members of the Sentinels Union so transparency will make our relationship easier."
"Uh, my name's Doran, and today is a day I'm feeling she her," the Kubfu explained.
"Doran eh?" I sniffed at the Kubfu.
"Yes," Doran replied. "I picked it out m'self, quite nice eh?"
"Doran is a pretty good name," the Rockruff across from her grinned.
"Course you'd like it, Island Hopper!"
"Anyway, what are you doing out here?" Hunter questioned, stepping forward.
"I heard from some Pokemon from a Mana League in Palm Shore that Urshifu would be down in Saltwater Cliffs soon. So I decided to head over," the Kubfu scratched under her chin.
"Well they were right about that, Leader Magearna will be holding a seminar in their Domain nearby the city," the Boltund explained. "A few Urshifu should be there."
"That's great, now I'm wondering why Pokemon like you've got a Cold Crown and an Island Hopper with ya," Doran pointed towards our apprentices.
"Oh so now I've got a name?" Kobi flattened her ears. "Haven't heard that one before."
"You said something else that they would say," I heard Makkuro whisper. "Are you their grandchild?"
The Kubfu grinned. "That depends on who yer asking."
"You worked with a Feraligatr, Ampharos, Hitmontop-" they started listing a whole bunch of other Pokemon.
I just stared at the trio. How is knowing them good enough to know?
"Yea I know 'em."
"How long 've ya been here?" Kobi asked.
"Two years before the Disruption."
The Espurr's eyes lit up. "Wow, that's long! 7 years!"
No, it's not. For Moon's sake, this is a waste of time, I don't want Leader Magearna waiting for us. "Come on," I walked toward the entrance of the Mystery Dungeon and barked. "You all can finish talking about it while we move."
Fist stepped side to side and shadow-boxed for a moment. "Let's get this show on the road!" She and Pride's apprentices quickly came up behind us.
"That means now," Hunter added.
"Understood Master Hunter!" the two replied, slowly padding to our sides. The Kubfu smirked before following.
Then we stepped inside Rocky Stream Mystery Dungeon. Instead of rocks or trees a wall of fog blocked the way behind us."Okay, this isn't a place for you all to practice," I explained. "But I'd like you to try and use some moves against some Mystery Dungeon Pokemon."
"I didn't want to fight against Mystery Dungeon Pokemon anyway," Kobi sighed.
"Ferals will almost always attack on sight though," Doran narrowed her brow.
"But-"
"But what?"
"Yeah," Aron nodded. "What? You scared of hurting them?"
I shook my head as the Espurr flicked her ears in annoyance. "Please don't tell me you're one of those Pokemon like Hatchet," she begged.
Oh no, you told them too much. I sighed and turned my head forward, watching Pride maneuver through the Ekans-like corridors of the Mystery Dungeon. These guys better let all this rivalry stuff out before we make it to City and then Leader Magearna's Realm. Or I'll settle it myself.
"Like Hatchet?" Morpeko tilted their head. "Don't worry, we understand why ferals attack, we aren't better than them."
Aron laughed. "Yeah! Only some backwater idiot from the boonies wouldn't respect ferals."
"Especially when they keep Mystery Dungeons stable, taking on the carnal sickness from the Mana inside!" Smeargle taunted.
"Excuse me?" Kobi growled.
"The. Boon. Ies!"
"That must be where that Hatchet of yours is from!" Impidimp sneered.
The Espurr closed her eyes and inhaled. "Don't call Hunter's Plains Village the boonies," then pointed a claw at the four. "What is wrong with you!?"
"It isn't the historical first city of 'Stella like the City of Saltwater Cliffs now is it?"
Aron smirked and shook their head. "It's not even a small town like Navy Valley, or Starlight Beach either!"
Makkuro's tail lowered as he approached Fist and Pride's lot."What does this have to do with fighting Mystery Dungeon Pokemon?"
"Just like those apprentices I never said you weren't going to be able to avoid it," I said as I followed Pride and Fist through yet another tight room.
Then a couple of ferals called out and approached us from the mist. A Tyrogue and a yellow Squakabilly, Pokemon with some weaknesses and strengths against those two, perfect!
"Here, there are some Mystery Dungeon Pokemon for you two," I barked.
"For us?" Makkuro panicked.
Doran sized up the ferals and placed a paw on her hip. "They sure aren't good for me."
"Yeah those things are weak enough for you, the great Legendary Doran shouldn't be bothered with them!" Impidimp laughed.
Kobi's claws slid out and her back fur rose."What was that?!"
"Doran wouldn't be that strong just from being a Kubfu you know," Makkuro explained.
How would you even know that? As a Pokemon Trainer, you couldn't know about every Pokemon, could you? Maybe these three are different from Kuroshi. I yawned as I felt the pair's presences shift. "Go on and take care of them."
The Espurr and Rockruff walked in front of us slowly, their tails and ears low. Confused, the Squakabilly dove at Kobi with a Peck, nailing her in the shoulder and pushing her to the ground.
Seeing his opportunity the Tyrogue rammed Makkuro with a Low Kick, the super-effective yet weak move knocking them sideways and over.
"Wow, these two really are idiots," Smeargle snickered. "You think you'll be any help in the City of Saltwater Cliffs?"
The Espurr quickly recovered off the floor and gritted her teeth. "You from there or something?"
"Course we are!" Morpeko yelled. "Betcha you know nothing about that city!"
"Can ya just shut up!" Kobi yelled, then she performed a Breath of Mana, and the Espurr fired a Psychic at the Tyrogue. Ay, that teasing is making her hit harder!
The Tyrogue took it to the gut and toppled over before immediately getting back up and charging forward toward Makkuro who strained on the ground with all his might.
I flinched as he missed his chance to attack and the Tyrogue lunged at him again, thankfully missing. Eventually, the Rockruff's Mana succeeded and he was able to Tackle the Mystery Dungeon Pokemon to the ground, fainting them.
The Squakabilly flew away from Kobi for a moment before diving straight at Makkuro. Just before they made contact they pulled away and Mimicked the Espurr's Psychic, the weak wide beam crashing into the Rockruff.
Makkuro tensed and shivered as the wave washed over them. But he couldn't use another move, his body wouldn't let him. "Gah, darn it!" the Rockruff barked, leaping up and just ramming into the Squakabilly with no Mana.
The Squakabilly fell to the floor at that moment and Kobi launched forward with her claws coated in the black energy of Payback. The two defeated some fairly tough ferals, but that could've been better.
"Good work," I said as we walked over to the next room, it was an expansive area with many entrances leading to Xerneas knows where. Finally some breathing room.
Hunter slowed down to match our pupils' speed. "We'll take care of the next batch alright."
Makkuro and Kobi huffed and puffed as they followed us, and then their presences became more unstable. "Thanks," the two replied.
"Maybe I could have a go?" Doran asked.
Soon a set of smooth stone stairs were in front of us. "On the next floor you can," the Boltund beside me offered.
As soon as we traveled up the steps there was a Rolycoly, a Wiglett, and a yellow Slowpoke sitting across the room by one of the exits. The three Pokemon woke up and barreled straight at our apprentices as if we weren't even in the way.
"I got this!" Impidimp yelled, dashing toward the psychic Slowpoke. He grabbed one of the Pokemon's forelegs and yanked it and their whole body upright before kicking them in the chest with Foul Play.
Doran spread out her arms and legs as the Rolycoly raced towards her in an orange ball of Heat Crash. I narrowed my eyes as she started to let her mana presence loose. "Control your presence please!" I barked.
"Sorry! I don't know how!" On contact, the Kubfu was trampled to the floor from the attack and then covered her eyes as a Psybeam from the Slowpoke barreled toward her.
"Doran look out!" Makkuro cried.
"Woah!" Just before the thin beam landed on Doran, she punched forward with Rock Smash. Which only cut off a small piece of the Psybeam before it crashed into the Kubfu.
She staggered onto the floor clutching the psychic energy burn on her chest. Doran groaned as her natural mana resistance to attacks faded, and she nearly fainted. Shoot, I thought she would have had Brick Break or another stronger move to use! "Doran! You don't have to continue fighting!" I barked. "One of you do something!"
The Wiglet swam towards the Kubfu with a Headbutt but instead crashed into Morpeko who bit the Pokemon with Thunder Fang, fainting the Wiglett instantly.
Impidimp thrashed the Slowpoke with another Foul Play and knocked them out. Seeing as Doran was out of the fight Aron jumped in with their steely Iron Head and smashed the Rolycoly, knocking them to the side, unfortunately allowing Morpeko to take a brutal Heat Crash. Morpeko reeled back from the fiery blow before they retaliated back with a Bite.
Finally, all of the ferals had fainted and we could head out on our way. I noticed Kobi and Makkuro diligently watching whenever one of us took out a feral. How we thoroughly searched each room, bagging anything helpful we found. I guess they didn't go through Mystery Dungeons much, I don't know why. Either way, Pride and Fist were great navigators, having the patience to deal with a Mystery Dungeon. I would get frustrated the second I enter yet another room with no stairs.
We quickly made our way through 5 more floors, letting our groups of apprentices and Doran practice on the various ferals we encountered. On one of the floors, we found the shipment of items that Ducklett from the Trader's Outpost sent.
That cheered Makkuro up. But only a bit in my opinion. So I decided to let him and Kobi try battling some ferals again in these last few floors.
"Are you alright?" I asked as they struggled to form a Rock Tomb above a Dwebble. The rocks nearly disappeared just before they crashed into the feral, leaving them sluggish and confused. As if on cue Morpeko slammed right into the Dwebble with a draconic Outrage.
"Yeah," the Rockruff panted, still reeling from the sting of the Dwebble's Rock Slide. "I didn't realize that was how my moves could feel if they were stronger."
Smeargle giggled and flung a bit of paint onto them. "Of course even as an unlocked Keeper, you're still weaker than a feral."
"Oh yeah?" he growled. "Wanna see for yourself?"
"Ya ain't even a real apprentice an'way, fatass!" she barked before she bore her teeth at him.
Kobi put herself in between them. "This one's been making my blood boil, ya fuckin muppet," the Espurr hissed.
"The vell did you say?" Impidimp yelled.
"You guys are getting annoying," Doran crossed her arms. "Masters, can we brawl it up?"
"Of course!" Fist called as she began climbing up the final floor stairs.
We all followed, soon left the Rocky Stream Mystery Dungeon and entered a foggy cold, and rough path, the lights from Saltwater Cliffs, looming in the distance as the winds howled. I hated this wet feeling on my fur ugh. I'm all soggy and this isn't for training.
"But only 3 on 3, is gotta be fair and all," Pride explained, pointing a claw at her apprentices.
"Water, Fire, Grass, come on," Smeargle snarked. "Water is tongue, Fire is claws, Grass is teeth!"
I grumbled as I saw the four break into pairs and as they played their little game for 3 rounds, with Impidimp losing.
I don't think Makkuro stands a chance of being much help in this fight, considering how he could only use one move per battle. Kobi and Doran could make up for it if they think things through.
"Okay, begin!" Fist called.
Kobi immediately fired out a Dazzling Gleam towards Morpeko, while Makkuro bashed into Smeargle without a move. Doran punched Aron with Rock Smash. Aron retaliated with a full-force Iron Head at the Rockruff immediately knocking them sideways, while Morpeko used Outrage on the Kubfu.
Smeargle flicked her tail and Sketched out an Ember toward Kobi. The Espurr struggled through the flames and then blasted out a Psychic toward Aron. Makkuro used this chance to let loose with a Rock Tomb on Morpeko. Morpeko lunged forward at Kobi with another Outrage, which knocked the Espurr out.
Doran punched Morpeko with Rock Smash but it wasn't enough to make them faint. Aron bashed her with a Headbutt knocking her out cold. I watched as Makkuro folded his ears once he saw his friends fall to the ground.
He struggled with all his might and dodged an Outrage from Morpeko and Smeargle sketched a Tail Whip, her paint coating the Rockruff's fur just before he managed to Dig into the earth below Aron. Makkuro knocked them out only for Morpeko to grab him and have a Stomping Tantrum, the chunks of earth crushing the Rockruff and fainting him.
I didn't expect that to happen. Pride and I revived all the knocked-out Pokemon and I let out a sigh. "No more arguing,' I growled. "All of you have work to do. Some more than others."
"Halt!" Amidst the endless fog and rock a pair of voices called out.
"Get behind us!" Fist yelled, immediately channeling up fighting mana and readying herself. Our apprentices packed in tight between us, while Doran just chuckled to herself and stood off to the side.
Then suddenly the slightly deeper one called out. "Don't run away now that we've found you!"
Pride took in a deep Breath of Mana as her long mane began to glow. "What in the world do you want from us?!" the Pyroar bellowed, stamping her claws into the earth.
"This is the League you ruffians!"
"We're not ruffians!" Hunter barked in an ear-shattering boom, electricity crackling off her body.
Suddenly a blade of leaves sliced toward me, the thick sharp Leaf Blade cut across and through my shoulder. Kobi gasped as my blood spray splattered out and I pulled away from the apprentices with a grunt. Shit! In my daze, I saw a faint flame from the other Pokemon and made my move.
I took in a quick Breath of Mana, the song bellowing strongly through my body and then I concentrated my Stone Edge toward the flame. A beam of a Flamethrower swept from the other enemy, cutting through a portion of the fog. Then Kobi let out another small whine. "We'll take care of them, don't worry!" I tried to assure her.
Pride let out an Over Heat, the wave of heat blasting towards the two unknown League Pokemon and clearing up the mist. Hunter then lashed out with a Thunder Fang, her lightning-strong jaws tagging the Pokemon with the flame before she bounced back towards our apprentices.
True to what they said earlier the green and red Pokemon had on a glowing triangular badge.
"We're allies of the League!" Hunter barked. "Hold your fire!"
Slowly more of the thick cloud of fog was swept away, revealing the Pokemon to us. I can't believe it. They weren't just any League Pokemon. My eyes widened as I actualized the Grovyle and Charmeleon in front of us.
My heart fluttered against my chest as I saw the blue, green, and grey stripes on their scarves, and gold Rescue Team badges. They're from the Bristberg League… Our old League. "Aries and Virgo?"
"F-from Team Blue Heroes?" Hunter gasped, her eyes shimmering in focus and brimming with energy.
"We're Yoshiko and Austin… How do you know the names Master Dodrio gave us?" The pair of Pokemon studied up and down, all across our visible features. "It can't be!" the Grovyle yelped. Without hesitation, the two jumped toward me and Hunter. I flinched as they crashed into us and buried their snouts into our cloaks.
"Song-gosni, and Tho san?" the Charmeleon and the Groyvle asked, their voices hoarse. "Is it really you?! You two are alive?!"
"Yes," I replied, the warmth of their embrace stirring my heart. I placed a foreleg on their backs and patted them slowly as they cried. "Let go please."
"Oh, right," Yoshiko blushed, presumably glancing at the Pokemon behind us before taking a step back.
Instead of Fist, it was Pride who stepped forward, marching straight up the two and staring down at them. "I'd like an explanation for whatever the Moon's that was. Throwing attacks at us and our apprentices!"
"Then ya have the gall to go soft all of a sudden!" the Primeape beside her grumbled.
Austin then released his grip too. "My apologies, we're from the Bristberg Mana Research League and assumed that since there was a battle going on it was between ruffians."
Fist rubbed the back of her head. "Yeah sorry about that, they were just practicing their new moves and all."
"Sure they were," the Grovyle gave our apprentices a side-eye.
"You guys are from the Bristberg League?" Kobi asked, eyes all wide. "That's the League I got accepted into!"
"Yeah and I'm coming too!" Makkuro barked.
Smeargle and the other apprentices snickered. "Oh wow you managed to get in?"
"I never told you kids, to tell any other Pokemon," I growled, nudging the pair.
The League Pokemon studied Kobi and Makkuro for a moment before brightening. "Ah, you're the Espurr that was on the list the Coordinator sent!"
"And you must be her Dream Mark, correct?" Austin gestured to Makkuro.
"Of course, they aren't that Axew, Poochyena, or that Buizel," Yoshiko crossed her arms.
Pride narrowed her eyes and glanced over at me and Hunter. "I don't feel comfortable with these League Pokemon talking with or being near our apprentices," she then gathered up her apprentices and headed towards the City. "Fang, Hunter, you deal with them!"
"Whatever it is we need to keep moving," Fist patted my flank gently. "We can't be late."
"Understood, you are going to the seminar as well?" I asked.
Instead of answering, the pair nodded.
The Boltund beside me let out a strained gasp as they started walking, the two League Pokemon following off to the side. "We are Defender Hunter, and Guard Fang of the Sentinels Union now," she paused to sniffle. "And, and I never wanted to leave you like this."
"We thought all of Team Vanguard had died," Yoshiko cried. "Are there, are there-"
"Yes, there are four more of us, but we can't stay and talk with you," I held in a shaky breath, tears clouding my eyes.
Austin rubbed his claws and sniffled for a moment. "Thank you," he managed to choke out. "You tried to help Libra, A-chan, Ollie, and Kairiharu with Devolution. You helped Morag and Devontay form Team White Light. And most importantly you saved us."
"We did what needed to be done, kid," I answered.
Then the pair distanced themselves from us. "I'm so glad we were able to meet you again, Guard Fang, Defender Hunter," Yoshiko smoothed down her scarf, wiping her eyes.
"It was a pleasure to meet you again, Team Blue Heroes!" I smiled, my tail wagging through my cloak.
Hunter nuzzled her head against the pair before pushing them away. "Send the Sentinels Union's best regards to your League ya hear!"
I don't know if I could bear to be around them another minute without breaking down. It hurts too much to see them again, even after all this time. Especially since it was our fault. We flew too close to the sun with our research.
"We know the dangers of us being together so farewell," the Charmeleon tried his best to sound cool before he walked away. And they quickly headed off toward the west. Towards the City of Saltwater Cliffs.
It was just as beautiful as the last time I saw it, an ancient city with a grand dark castle. The black-painted castle was once home to pioneers who fought off the invasion of the Nebulians a few hundred years ago and stood high in the stormy night sky, the light of the moon right above. Rain constantly poured whilst the wind blew.
With weather this harsh it's definitely not a tourist center. Despite that, there were plenty of taverns, inns, shops, and all sorts of little buildings with Pokemon crawling about. I sighed to myself as we reached the southern part of the City, the ground filled with broken seashells and small old coins.
"Okay now outside of the city, we need to head west for a bit," Fist clapped her hands once we finally made it far enough from the lights of the City.
"So we'll be able to learn the truth about the mana artifacts?" Kobi gasped.
"Yes," I placed a paw on her head. "When Leader Magearna's guards approach us don't say anything."
The winds constantly howled, and the bumpy paths were narrow and curving. And as the night continued the temperature plummeted.
As expected the Realm was protected by tons of roaming Pokemon cloaked in silver and pink garb. A quartet of Pokemon approached us. One of them, a Lucario, then started barking orders at us through the fog. "If you aren't working with the League, the Guilds, or an Expedition Society you need to leave the area."
"There is an ongoing investigation involving an extremely dangerous Pokemon roaming across this area. They are a protected Stray and you are not to make contact with them!" the Kilowattrel explained.
Calling Leader Magearna a Stray huh? That's clever.
"We shall identify this party!" the fog cleared.
"Ah you are with the Sentinels Union, Branch Sies!" the Lucario softened, before bowing. "Follow us to the entrance of the Realm."
A large chunk of the earth began to shift and morph in front of us, it transformed into half of an eight-spoked gear. In the middle was a metallic room, with pink lines. Turns out that was an elevator down to the Realm of Leader Magearna. We stopped at whatever floor we were supposed to due to the elevator operator and walked out.
There were so many Pokemon wearing all sorts of three-striped scarves, fancy badges, and black cloaks representing their Leagues, Guilds, Expedition Societies, and Sentinel's Union Branches all lined up.
"Alrighty everymon!" a Gallade yelled as we reached our destination and doors opened.
"Place all of your baggage and accessories onto the trays over here!" an Empoleon ordered.
This is gonna be a pain, I can't even use my Mana as a hand- then all of a sudden Fist walked over to me and started taking off all my stuff. I gasped when she took off my cloak, revealing my scarred and rough body. "Thanks, Fist," she just winked at me, and Hunter laughed.
We did as requested as the Pokemon searched through all of our items. "All unlocked Pokemon must wear these monitoring bands at all times!" a Gardevoir explained as dozens of different Pokemon fastened appropriate-sized bands onto us.
It was a large collar headband that had a large sheet of metal attached across the front and inside. Immediately when it was placed upon my neck and others I felt everyone's presence melt away, and my own dulled down. This is what life was like when I was locked, so peaceful. I could see the relief on Hunter's muzzle too, those were good old times.
Ugh, it is a bit heavy though. But it was worth it as we were all let into the auditorium, we sat in sections based on organization so as Branch Sies we were near the middle of the seats. "This is so cool," Makkuro smiled.
"Yeah, yeah," Hunter stretched out in her cushion. "Save the excitement for when we're back in Saltwater Cliffs aight."
Sitting up front in the VIP section was an interesting sight, a White Zeraora sitting across from Lady Zarude, and the Shifu Urshifu. So that must be Young Master Xuě Zeraora, and those Pokemon behind her must be part of her Expedition Society or whatever. Why is Master Zeraora not here?
Suddenly the stage lights dimmed and Leader Magearna and three other Pokemon, a Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquavel, walked out. "Good evening my guests in the audience and through the Connection Orbs across the Hemisphere!" Leader's metallic voice echoed out through the Skeledirge's microphone."Today I'm going to showcase the truth about the Disruption."
"But not just that. The truth about Mana Artifacts. As listed in Team Vanguard's research paper 'Understanding our Mana World' there are things that power all Artifacts. But what they, unfortunately, didn't get to learn is what the things are called: the Gears of Mana. The Gears of Mana are inside every Mana Artifact."
"These were forged and built by numerous Legendaries, Mythicals, and other ancient Pokemon long ago. But the Mana Artifacts we have now are not how they were many years ago. This is because the Gears were altered."
"This is where the Sentinels Union and Societies' recent findings come in. They have located the Forgotten Slates, tools to find Ancient Ether Shrines. In these Shrines there hold Ether Gems."
"And with the power from the Ether Gems, I have found that the Elemental Keys and Locks of Mana can be put into a state that can prevent the Disruption from happening ever again. This is why we must work hard to recover as many Mana Artifacts as possible!" Then Leader Magearna began to roll towards the edge of the stage, Meowscarada holding their hand. "That is all I have for this evening, let the gears grind forever!"
Their guards followed and Quaquavel adjusted his scarf. "Later Tomorrow Leader Magearna will host another seminar," he explained. "On more about rediscovered Mana Artifacts; the Ether Gems, and Mana Regalia. We hope to see you later!"
I felt tears roll down my muzzle as the audience was ushered out of the auditorium. While we retrieved all of our belongings and waited to exit back to the city in small groups I couldn't help but be excited.
"Hunter~" I leaned on the Boltund while Kobi, Makkuro, and Doran talked with Fist and Pride.
Hunter reached over to pat me. "We were right."
"Excuse me," a Lokix tapped my shoulder. "Here is a report from Leader Cresselia and Leader Darkrai." They then held it up to me.
'Most esteemed Sentinels Union Pokemon please send your students back to the League after they retrieve a Mana Key and Lock. It is located around the southeast of this area. Along with numerous other Mana Artifacts. There is also a rumor of Wicked Blow holding hostage a friend of their future Teammate.'
"Well that's certainly direct," I sighed. "Kobi, Makkuro I've got something for y'all!"