//------------------------------// // Pokémon Shimmer: Prologue: The Adventure Begins Part 3 of 3: Sableye in Peril, Pyrosaur to the rescue. // Story: Pokémon Shimmer // by Dalek-Galvo //------------------------------// (Meanwhile, at the Regi Temple) There have been multiple disturbances throughout the temple which have caused many bizarre occurrences to happen. And as a result, the three Central Canterlu titans, Regiblaze, Regileaf, and Regiwave had been awakened from their long slumber, due to the disappearance of Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regileki, and Regidrago. Even the other titans, Regitox, Regiwisp, Regivoid, Regiwing, and Regisect were also awakened. "Something terrible has happened in Ultra-Space," A cloaked figure said. "The Titans are becoming restless." Just then RegiBlaze stopped, almost as if it could sense something or someone from afar. The Six dots on its head started glowing red as it then flew out of the temple and into a random direction. The Cloaked figure just looked onward, "Where is Regiblaze going?" (Meanwhile, at the Pokémon Lab at Everfree). Sunset was waiting for her chance to get her very own partner Pokémon Partner with her shiny Krabby by her side. Baltoy was back at her house, as well as Litten since her father thought Litten would be a perfect playmate for Teddiursa. Then Sunset saw Professor Celestia roll a table in the center of the room, which had three Pokémon on it. "Sorry for the wait, Sunset," Celestia said. "Here are the three Pokémon you can choose to be your Partner Pokémon. "First we have the Grass-Bug Type, Leafrantis," Celestia said as Leafrantis eyed Sunset. "Then we have the Fire-Steel Type, Pyrosaur," Celestia proclaimed as Pyrosaur gave a proud pose as a small bit of fire erupted from its nostrils. "And finally, we have the Water-Ground Type, Clawcer," Celestia said as its antennae swayed left and right. "Hmm, they all look cool," Sunset said as she gazed at the three Pokémon in front of her. Sunset then got out her Pokédex to scan them. Leafrantis, The Camouflage Pokémon, with its greenish body, Leafrantis almost looks like a leaf swaying harmlessly in the breeze until its prey gets too close, it will use its raptorial fore-limbs to snag its prey. "Pyrosaur, The Fire Fossil Pokémon, legends say that this Pokémon came from a line of prehistoric Pokémon that lived millions of years ago, although it was at first labeled as extinct, it was revived by scientists when they found their fossils. Pyrosaur's fiery jaws can melt through metal like butter, and its fiery breath can destroy anything to everything in its path. Pyrosaur doesn't like it when its tail is forcefully grabbed, anyone attempting this will be met with a volley of flames." "Clawcer, The Lobster Pokémon, when Clawcers are hunting for Shellder, their favorite prey, they will use their pincers like a pick-ax to tunnel into their prey." "Hmm, you learn something new every day," Sunset said. "But Fire-Type Pokémon is my favorite, so I choose Pyrosaur," Sunset said as Pyrosaur then jumped into her hands. Leafrantis had a look of disappointment while Clawcer didn't seem to mind. "You seem to be very loyal, it's a pleasure to meet you Pyrosaur," Sunset said with a happy face. Pyrosaur then licked Sunset on the cheek, which made it warm up a little. Then another girl entered the Pokémon Center, "Hey Celes, I'm back." "Oh, hello Trixie," Celestia said. "How has your Litten been doing?" "That thing didn't live up to my expectations, so I just got rid of it," Trixie said with a snarky look on her face. Sunset couldn't believe this, Trixie just got rid of a Pokémon, a living creature, and acted like this was normal. "Just wanted to let you know, so next time, you won't give me a Pokémon that becomes a waste of my time," Trixie sneered. Trixie then noticed Sunset and her Pokémon, "Hey nice Pokémon you got there," Trixie said as she then grabbed its tail. Pyrosaur then had an angry face as it let out a volley of flames into Trixie's face. "Agggh," Trixie wailed as her face was burned. "Pyrosaurs don't like it when you grab their tails," Celestia said. "Ugh, whatever, I'll just go find a suitable Pokémon myself," Trixie snarled as she was about to leave before Sunset stopped her. "So you're the one that chained that Litten to a light pole," Sunset said. "If it weren't for me, that Litten would have been Krabby-Chow, do you have any compassion for it at all?" "Why should I, Pokémon are with me so they can make me look good," Trixie said with a devilish tone of voice. "If you got hurt saving that waste of space, then that's on you, not me." Trixie then left the Pokémon center after getting five PPokéball "Wow, she is annoying," Sunset said to herself as she went to get 5 Pokéball's and a Town Map. "Please forgive Trixie, she can get like that sometimes," Professor Celestia said. "It's fine," Sunset said as she was turning to leave. "Oh Sunset before you go, I need you to bring these 5 Pokémon to the Pokémon Lab at Everton City," Celestia said as she brought a container with 5 Pokéballs inside. "Ok thank you, professor," Sunset said as she left for Everton City. Suddenly, a green-haired girl entered the Pokémon Center. "Hello, is this the Pokémon center where Professor Celestia's at," The girl asked. "Yes, I am Professor Celestia, how can I help you," Celestia asked. "My name is Wallflower Blush, I was told that there were three Pokémon you were giving to some trainers, is that correct," Wallflower asked. "Why yes, I've already given this Pyrosaur to a trainer that just left a few seconds ago," Celestia said. "Well in that case, I choose Leafrantis as my partner," Wallflower said as she picked Leafrantis up. "Leafrantis, we're going to be best friends, I just know it." Wallflower said as she and Leafrantis left the Pokémon center with smiles on their faces. (Meanwhile, at Everton City) Twilight was in a complete state of panic, as one of her Pokémon ran off. "Sableye, where are you Sableye," Twilight shouted in utter worry as she desperately searched for her Pokémon. "Duskull, Haunter, go and try to look for Sableye please?" Duskull and Haunter nodded as they went to search for Sableye. Then Twilight noticed one of her friends, Applejack, entering the city. "Applejack," Twilight said as she approached her friend. "Have you seen Sableye anywhere, he ran off again." "Again," Applejack retorted. "That Sableye is always getting into trouble." "I hope he doesn't go on another Gem-eating spree," Twilight stated in worry. "The last time he did that, I got a big earful from Mrs. Harshwinny." "Don't worry Twi, I'll help you find him," Applejack said as she got out a Pokéball. "Sandshrew, Toedscool, I choose you!" The Pokéball opened, revealing Applejack's Sandshrew and Toedscool. "Alright, let's get on our way then," Applejack said as she and Twilight went to search for Sableye. (Meanwhile, in another part of the city) Sableye was busy exploring the town, searching for a juicy snack to munch on. When it soon noticed a cave nearby, full of gems. Sableye started to drool as it spotted the all-you-can-eat buffet before it, it then raced towards the cave. Suddenly, before Sableye could get to the cave, it was caught in a steel cage. "Gotcha, you little gremlin," Ms. Harshwinny said as she came out from the shadows, wearing a Team Flare Uniform. "You'll never irritate me ever again." "Hey, what's going on here," Sunset said as she and Pyrosaur arrived. "None of your concern, little girl, so buzz off," Harshwinny sneered. "Oh really, what's with the Team Flare outfit," Sunset said. "Oh this, I'm Team Flare's new Leader," Harshwinny said. "And I'll make sure that I get a large sum from this Sableye when I sell it off the Pokemon Black Market." Sunset then saw a Zigzagoon, a Butterfree, a Sandile, and a Corphish, all in similar cages. "You, you're a Pokémon Poacher," Sunset roared. "TEAM-FLARE, YOU'RE JUST AS VILE AS TEAM-ROCKET WHEN THEY INVADED THE JOUTO REGION, TAKING POKEMON AWAY FROM THEIR TRAINERS, LIKE WHEN THEY TOOK PIGEOT AND FERROW AWAY FROM MY MOTHER! WELL, YOU'RE NOT GONNA GET AWAY WITH THIS, Pyrosaur and I are gonna stop you." "You're welcome to try brat," Harshwinny snarled. "Furfrou, get ready for battle." Harshwinny's Furfrou appeared. "Pyrosaur, us Bite now," Sunset said as Pyrosaur bit into Furfrou. "Grr, use quick-attack, Furfrou," Harshwinny ordered. "Oh, no, Pyrosaur, try to evade her attack and then use Fire-Fang," Sunset said as Pyrosaur avoided Furfrou's attack and bit down with a fiery bite. "Get ready for your Pokémon to have the worst sunburn it's ever gonna get," Sunset said as she tried to initiate another attack. However, they felt the sand on their feet start to move as 10 Sandygasts appeared from the ground. When the Sandygasts saw sableye in the cage, their eyes glowed red with anger. "Grr, more ghosts," Harshwinny said. "When Team-Flare takes control of this region, I'll run Twilight and her grotesque ghosts out of this city and replace that decrepit gym with a fancy shopping mall." "Wait, if there are Sandygasts, then there must be... a Pallosand as well," Sunset said in worry. Suddenly, the ground trembled as a huge Pallosand appeared, with Sunset's childhood friend, Twilight Sparkle riding on top. "HARSHWINNY, YOU GIVE SABLEYE BACK RIGHT NOW!" Twilight roared. "Never," Harshwinny retorted. The SandyGasts used Sand Attack while Pallosand used Sand-Tomb. "Eek," Harshwinny wailed as she saw the barrage of sand. "FORGET SABLEYE, I'M OUT OF HERE, I WON'T FORGET THIS SUNSET SHIMMER!" Harshwinny ran off while she was covered in sand. The imprisoned Pokémon ran off and Sableye returned to Twilight. "Oh Sunset, thank you so much for saving Sableye," Twilight said happily. "Ugh, just wait till Gladmane finds out that his wife is the new leader of Team Flare!" "You're welcome," Sunset said as she got her Pokédex out to scan Sableye, Sandygast, and Pallosand. "Sandygast, the Sand Heap Pokémon, Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed." "Pallosand, The Sand Castle Pokémon, Possessed people controlled by this Pokémon transformed its sand mound into a castle. As it evolved, its power to curse grew ever stronger." "Sableye, The Darkness Pokémon, feeds on gemstone crystals. In the darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels." "Wow, there are all very interesting Pokémon to learn about," Sunset said. "Oh, I'm sure that you'll find a lot more when you explore more of the region," Twilight said with a smile on her face. "Oh, I almost forgot, Professor Celestia wanted me to send these Pokémon to the lab here," Sunset said. "Oh, thank you, I'll bring these Pokémon to the lab immediately," Twilight said as she left for the lab. "Oh, if you want to challenge my Gym be sure to come once you've collected one Gym Badge." As Sunset and Pyrosaur were heading off, they heard a rustling in the bushes. "Huh," Sunset said as she went to investigate, only to see a small Pokémon look at her. "Oh, hello, little one," Sunset said as she pulled her Pokédex out. Drowsy, the Hypnosis Pokémon, Puts enemies to sleep and then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams. "Hmm, so your name is Drowsy huh, my name's Sunset and this is my partner Pyrosaur," Sunset said as she greeted the little Pokémon. "Are you lost?" Suddenly, Drowsy let out a pink wave of energy at Sunset. Sunset expected to be hurt by the attack, but for some strange reason, she felt relaxed by it, as she was mesmerized by this wave of relaxation. Sunset had fallen into the Pokémon's trap, and as a result, Sunset had been hypnotized. Sunset then collapsed on the ground, as she fell asleep from the hypnosis. "Drowsy," A girl with orange poofy hair said to her Pokémon. "You hypnotized that poor trainer, snap her out of it right now!" Drowsy complied as it snapped its fingers, which broke Sunset out of the hypnosis. "Mmm, huh, is it morning already," Sunset asked as she let out a yawn. "Sorry about that, you were being hypnotized by my Drowsy," The girl said to Sunset. "Oh, where are my manners, my name is Adagio Dazzle, I just started my Pokémon journey," Adagio said with a shy look on her face. Suddenly, two other girls appeared. "Oh, these are my step-sisters Aria Blaze and her partner, Gothita, and Sonata Dusk and her Partner, Abra," Adagio stated as Aria and Sonata said hello. "We just started as well," Sonata stated. "Well that's obvious," Aria retorted. "We're heading to Cateloopa city to face the first Gym Leader, wanna accompany us," Adagio asked. "Sure, I'd like to," Sunset said as she followed Adagio and her step-sisters on their way to Cateloopa city. (And so, as Sunset's adventure continues, she meets new friends and new enemies, how will her journey to be a Pokémon master progress, find out as Sunset's adventure continues).