A Friendly Reunion

Serena, Ariel, and I, along with Lewellan, left New Zork city and made our way to the city of River Town, where we hope to meet up with Brian and Rain before the next IFL pay per view matches arrives there next month. “So where did you meet Pyro Lewellan?” asked Ariel. “I met him a few years ago when he and his folks were visiting Amaga Island. It’s a resort island where tourists come to visit.” “So how come you look…um…” “Different? I was born a shiny Pokemon.” “A shiny Pokemon?” asked Serena. “Yes. Shiny Pokemon are different in color. All the Pokemon species have a shiny side. Though we’re shiny in color, it doesn’t make us any more special than our non-shiny counterparts.” “Oh yeah. There are a few shiny Draconians back on Draconia.” I said. “Okay. I never met a shiny before. Um…and that color around your neck?” “Oh, it’s a accessory. Girls do accessorize, tee-hee.”

We soon came to a large park. “Oh cool. It’s one of those Battle Parks I heard about.” said Ariel. “Battle Park ?” I asked. “There a place where Pokemon can go to have battles. Think of it as a place where one can go to exercise…like an outdoor gym.” “Ah. We have those on Draconia, only we call them by another name.” “You guys go ahead on in. There’s something I have to do.” said Lewellan. “Okay. We’ll meet you back here.” I said and Lewellan runs off. We head inside the park. I was mesmerized by what was there. Some Pokemon were sparring with one another, some were lifting weights, some doing exercise, and some were just relaxing. This is every bit like the areas back on Draconia. A good source to train to make one stronger. Only…there weren‘t as many facilities here like that red and white building.” “Oh, that‘s a Pokemon Center. Chanseys, Blisseys, and Audinos usually run them. There all over Pokellon.” “How come we didn’t see one in New Zork?” Because we didn’t look for one.” We went for a look around the park.

As we walked we spotted a large crowed and the sound of someone battling. “Is that the best you got? I thought you said you were strong big boy.” “What?! That voice. It couldn’t be…” I headed for the crowd. “Pyro, wait.” I went into the crowd. “Excuse me. Coming through.” I, along with Ariel and Serena, were able to get in and we saw a Grovyle battling a Hitmonchan. The Grovyle was wearing a yellow neck scarf, somewhat similar to the blue scarf I was wearing. “Seriously, I barely broke a sweat. As you boasted earlier…come get some!” “Shut your yap and take my Fire Punch!” The Hitmonchan went for her but she leaped out of the way. “Stand still you gecko!” “This Grovyle’s toying with him….just like my pal Venus toys with the dragons back home. Wait…is that…Venus?!” I thought. “Let me know when your trying.” said the Grovyle. “Shut up and stand still!” “That Grovyle can sure push that Hitmonchan’s buttons.” said Ariel. “Yeah. This Grovyle’s every bit of Venus.” I thought. “Hmm…well, seems your tired. My turn then.” The Grovyle moved so fast she struck Hitmonchan with multiple Leaf Blades, knocking him out. “Well, now I crack a sweat, heehee.” The crowd applauded. “So…who wants a piece of me next? I may be from Draconia, but it doesn’t make me any less of a Pokemon.” “Venus?” “Huh? Who called me that?” She looks over to me. “Pyro? Is that you?” I smiled and she smiled. “In the name of Arceus…it is you!” We gave each other a high claw, a type of high-five since neither of us had 5 fingers.

We went into the Pokemon Center and saw a Chansey at the front desk. “Welcome to the Pokemon center. How may we treat you?” said the Chansey. “Well, I can use a little healing up. What about you guys?” My stomach growled. “Oops. Guess I’m hungry.” My friends laugh, so did the nurse. “Don’t worry, our chef will get something cooking for you. As for you Ms. Grovyle, we’ll heal you up in no time.” So Venus went to get healed and the rest of us waited for our lunch. After about 20 minutes both Venus and our lunch arrived. “Never thought I see you here on the mainland. Are Drake and Titanis with you?” “Yep. They went on ahead. Titanis heard there will be tryouts for the Iron Fist League D-League division in River town so he went on. Drake went to make sure he doesn’t get into trouble.” “So like that Salamence to go searching for a fight. Oh, Venus, these are my friends Ariel and Serena. Ladies, this is my childhood friend Venus.” “Well, its nice to meet you Venus.” Yeah. Say…are you and Pyro like…a couple?” asked Serena. “Oh no. I think of Pyro as a big brother…but…oh that reminds me. Before you left, a Pelipper dropped this off to you. it’s a letter…from Ivy.” “Ivy?” I went to read the letter. “So…she was coming to Draconia. How is she?” “She’s okay. She was disappointed to hear you were banish from the island. About that…Drake found out something.” “You mean about Draco’s escape?” Venus was stunned. “How did you know about that?” “We came across one of his henchmen. They were manufacturing something at a abandoned factory in New Zork City. What did Drake find out.” “Hmm…well, here’s what he found out…” And Venus told me…

Days ago after I left Draconia…”Venus, stop reading that love letter Ivy sent to Pyro.” said Titanis. *Whoa whoa whoa, love letter Venus? Ivy and I aren‘t a couple.* I said. *Just let me finish, will ya?* “Say, what’s on your mind Drake?” asked Venus. “This doesn’t make any sense. The Council banished Pyro just for breaking that tablet. I’m gonna go do some sleuthing. I’ll see you in the morning.” he said then flew away. The next morning Drake met up with Venus and Titanis. “So brainiac, what did you found out?” asked Titanis. “Well, the Tablet of Osiris was rumored to possessed powers that only the chosen is bestowed to get it. Draco probably wanted that power so he stole it, hoping to uncover its secrets.” But when Pyro destroyed it, that ruined his plans.” said Venus. “Yeah. But…it gets better. The night Draco was suppose to go to Prison Island, he escaped. By coincidence, the Council banished Pyro the next day.” “How is that better you dunce?!” said Titanis. “It means the Council knew about it…and likely know that Draco would want his revenge by finding Pyro.” “So your saying they banished him…on purpose?” “Exactly.” said Drake. “Then we better get to the mainland and find Pyro and let him know.” The three friends nodded.

“So here we are in Pokellon, searching for you.” I looked down. “Um…are you okay Pyro?” “Never better. I don’t know if Draco knows I’m here or not, but I won’t pass up this opportunity of an adventure to train myself to get stronger. After all, I met a few other Pokemon and I want to do my best to become as strong as my dad.” “Wise words couldn’t have been spoken.” laughed Venus. After our meal we left the Center and the Battle Park. We then ran into Lewellan. “Oh, Pyro. I was coming to get you. Oh, who’s this?” “Oh, its my friend Venus. Venus, this is Lewellan.” “Nice to meet you.” “Pyro said they met when his folks and he were visiting Amaga Island.” “Amaga Island? Pyro did said he went there, but never told me you 2 met.” “Well, he forgot to mention me. He was forgetful.” “Yeah…he does tend to forget. Oh geez, speaking of forget, Pyro…follow me.” Venus ran off. “Venus, wait!” I gave chase to her and so did my friends. We soon came to a lake. “Venus, you run too fast, even for me. Why are we here?” “Well, there is someone here who wants to meet you. You can come on out.” A green Pokemon came from behind a tree. “It’s been a long time…hasn’t it Pyro.” “What?! No way…its you?!” “Heehee…yep, its me…Ivy.” I couldn’t believe it. It was my good friend, Ivy the Snivy.