*Unknown Area in Johto, 9:45 PM*
"As reported earlier, the Red Gyarados from the Lake of Rage has somehow disappeared. No trace has been left, and sources say that with Teams Magma, Aqua, Galactic, and Rocket gone, there is no direct suspicion upon anyone. From Lake of Rage, Johto, I'm Gabby and Cameraman Ty." A TV boomed. A lone man wearing a green coat sat at a desk, smiling.
"Team Rocket gone... Heh.They don't know the meaning of the word." He stated behind an evil smile. A radio turned on beside the desk.
"Mr. Sark, we have managed to capture Ho-oh. Where would you like us to contain it?" A voice called.
"I'll be down in a moment. Keep it contained where it stands." He replied.
"Right, sir. Raid On the City, Knock out, Evil Tusks!" The soldier chanted, a motto for ROCKET. Sark slowly stood up and walked out of his office, an evil smirk wide across his face.
"Soon, the entire Pokemon world will know just how strong Team Rocket REALLY IS!!" He shouted.
*Ecruteak City, Johto*
Ecruteak's Gym Leader, Morty, stood above the Gym's roof, his hand to his forehead. His eyes were tightly closed.
"Morty, what's taking so long? You've been up there all day!" A Tower Monk stated.
"Something is... different today. The wind is cold. And it's the middle of June... This surely means something is wrong..." Morty stated. A stranger walked up behind the monk.
"That was probably just my approach." And old voice called. Morty opened his eyes to see Pryce, Mahogany Town's Gym Leader. Morty jumped down from the roof to greet his friend.
"Likely. What brings you to Ecruteak?" Morty asked, looking confused. Pryce never travels unless it's an emergency or a celebration.
"Your distant sight ability seems weak now. Even with my approach, I could not affect the wind like this unless I had my Piloswine out." Pryce stated coldly. Morty looked at him shockingly, but realized he was right. The message Pryce was thinking was caught by Morty's mind.
"Ho-oh has been captured somehow, and I'm going to need your help in finding it." Pryce said. Morty simple nodded, but thought.
"Wait, isn't that more of a job for Pokemon Rangers? Or even the Champion?" Morty questioned.
"Robbie's location since the League Incident has been unknown. And the other Champions are restricted to their own regions for Legend problems." Pryce explained. Morty looked down, thinking.
"Come with me. I have something I need to show you." Pryce asked. Morty quickly followed.
*One Island, Kanto. Northern Lake*
"One more time, Charizard. Blast Burn!" Robbie commanded. His Fire-Type lizard shot a huge ball of flame at a rock, imilating it on instant. Charizard looked stiff from the recoil.
"That'll do for now. Your accuracy is getting better." He stated, patting Charizard on the back. Robbie's mind wandered back to the League Incident. If only Blast Burn hit Deoxys.
"We're gonna fly down north towards Vermillion City, ok?" Robbie stated as he climbed on Charizard's back. The lizard Pokemon slowly ascended and flew north. Robbie kept his mind on Deoxys, thinking if and how Giovanni had it. Before he could speak, something slammed into Charizard, throwing Robbie into the sea.
'What the... What the hell just hit us!?" Robbie stated between coughs of sea water. He looked around, and saw a dark form appear infront of Charizard. It was smaller than Charizard, a solid black in colour. It's neck was surrounded by what looked like red spikes, and it's head flowed back in white.
"What the hell... Charizard, Seismic Toss!" Robbie stammered, looking scared. Charizard grabbed the creature and flew up high, and slammed it into the water. Robbie looked at it, floating at random.
"How the hell does a wild Dar-" Robbie started. He was cut off by the creature grabbing him by the arm and yanking him downwards underwater. Robbie flailed furiously, losing more and more oxygen. JUst as he was losing conciousness, something slammed the dark creature. It looked like a dragon of some sort. As the creature lost it's grip on him, something grabbed him and pulled him above water. His eyes shot open as he coughed for air.
"What the hell is going one!? Two near-death expierences in one week!?" Robbie cursed as he opened his eyes. he saw a Kingdra beside him, and he was being pulled along by none other than Sara, Kanto's Champion.
"Hell, if you're lucky enough, you'll live to see another." She stated. They came across a small island where they stopped. Robbie's Charizard slowly followed. The dark creature did as well.
"Heads up. You got something pretty pissed off." Sara stated as she readied her Kingdra. Robbie looked at Charizard, and motioning towards the creature, gaining speed.
"Hydro Pump!" Sara commanded.
"Heat Wave!" Robbie commanded.