Chapter 6
No.412: Boss, the Resurgance Tablet has been successfully secured.
Boss GR: Good, good. You handled my son with upmost skill.
No.412: Your son?
Boss GR: Yes. He looks to be a promising trainer.
No.412: So you knew he would be there?
Boss GR: Yes, I’ve been monitoring his whereabouts for the last few years. Why do you think I sent you to Oreburgh Mine with such weak Pokémon?
No.412: It was to test him.
Boss GR: Yes it was. In a few days, you will test Alcovich too. Since he and Aaron are twins I imagine that Alcovich will show promise as well. I hope to recruit both of them as well as their friend Crystal. The three of them have been inseparable for years. They will make for powerful allies one day. (to himself) It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since Giovanni was finally caught and put in prison, allowing for me, his son, to take over. (To No.412) From now on you shall refer to me by my name.
No.412: Yes, Silver.
(The next day)
(our trainers are about to set out for Eterna City)
Aaron: According to this map, we can reach Floaroma Town by the newly dug cave that’s just north of here. From there we just have to go through Eterna Forest and then we’re at Eterna City.
Alcovich: A cave? I must go and gather the necessary supplies we’ll need.
Crystal: I wonder what kind of Pokémon live in it?
Aaron: We’re about to find out. Let’s meet at the cave entrance in one hour.
(One hour later, the trainers have entered the cave)
Cave
(It’s a small dark and gloomy cave dug by trainers to give trainers a direct route to Floaroma Town)
Aaron: You ever get the feeling someone or something’s following you?
Alcovich: Yeah, like now.
Crystal: It’s probably just some Pokémon.
(something jumps on Alcovich)
Alcovich: Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeow! Get it off me! Get it off me!
(Aaron shines a flashlight at Alcovich to see what is on him)
Crystal: It’s only a Zigzagoon. It appears to like you Alcovich.
Alcovich: I would like it better if it hadn’t jumped on me. I think I’ll try to catch it.
(go Pokeball) (Zigzagoon is caught) Maybe we can get through this cave without anything else jumping on me.
(Suddenly an Onix appears and he is angry)
Onix: ONIIIIIIIX!!!! (Onix uses Magnitude)
Aaron: Whoaaa! (ground is shaking) Whaat’s gooooing onnnn witttth Onnnnixxx? (shaking stops)
Crystal: It appears to be hurt.
Alcovich: Let me handle this. (looks in his bag and pulls out a salve)(to Onix) It’s okay. I can help.
(Onix calms down and lets Alcovich heal it)
(Onix motions for the trainers to follow)
Alcovich: I think it wants to show us the way out.
Aaron: I think you’re right.
(Onix leads them to the exit)
Crystal: Thanks Onix!
Onix: Onixxx! (it disappears back into the cave)
Aaron: Here we are, Floaroma Town.
Floaroma Town
(Floaroma Town is known for its honey and vividly scented flowers that grow everywhere. Notable landmarks include the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop in the middle of town and the Floaroma Meadow found to the north. According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that Shaymin was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its Pokédex entry. The population is 30,000.)
Crystal: Doesn’t it smell lovely?
Aaron: It sure does. All those flowers sure are pretty.
Crystal: Let’s have a picnic and then train our Pokémon.
Alcovich: I second that idea!
(as the trainers sit down to a wonderful picnic prepared by Crystal a trainer approaches)
Aaron: Who are you?
Leo: My name is Leo. I am from Twinleaf Town. I started my journey awhile ago but I got sick. I’m finally healed and want to continue my journey. Can I accompany the three of you? I already have the first two badges.
Aaron: (to Alcovich and Crystal) Should we let him?
Alcovich and Crystal: Sure, the more the merrier.
Leo: Thanks!
(the trainers sit back down to their picnic and Leo joins them)
