[h3][color=39b54a]Lily[/color] and [color=f7941d]Brent[/color][/h3]

After leaving New Amber Town far behind them, the duo quickly set to some small talk to help ease the boredom of the trip. [color=f7941d]"So, you grew up in Johto? My brother's been traveling there, he's a Pokemon Breeder. He's the reason I have Cyndaquil here."[/color] Explained Brent as he pointed to his fiery partner. [color=f7941d]"You may have met him or something, his name is Tristan. He looks kinda like me, but he's older, taller, and he wears yellow."[/color] Lily shook her head in response. [color=39b54a]"Sorry, never saw him pass through Goldenrod. He sounds like a really great guy, and a good role model."[/color] Brent looked up into the air, kind of lost in thought. [color=f7941d]"Yeah, I didn't get to see him much, but we had a ton of fun together... you know, I never asked you. Why did you move to Viore in the first place?"[/color]

[color=39b54a]"Well, my mother got a letter in the mail one day, saying that she'd been accepted by the Pokemon League as a Gym Leader. Unfortunately, it was all the way in Viore here. So after she left, we packed up the place and moved over here, we just got here today."[/color] Brent had a serious expression on his face, looking at Lily. [color=f7941d]"And you were fine with it? Just leaving the place you'd spent your life, all your friends?"[/color] Lily looked down, kind of depressingly. [color=39b54a]"Well, most of my friends had already gone on journeys of their own. I was gonna start mine, but I decided to wait till we got here. Besides, I've always wanted to see what it was like outside of Johto, and it's amazing so far!"[/color] Chikorita gave out a cheerful reply, agreeing with her. [color=39b54a]"So what about you? Where did you grow up?"[/color]

[color=f7941d]"Me, I grew up in Voltic City with my mom and dad. My dad is the lead archaeologist on Professor Maple's dig team, and my mother is a lead supervisor at the Voltic Power Plant."[/color] Lily looked over at him, with a somewhat hidden somber expression on his face. [color=39b54a]"So, you never really got to spend a lot of time with your family, huh?"[/color] She asked, and Brent looked at her and shook his head in reply. [color=f7941d]"No, but the times we were together... those are the moments I cherish."[/color]

The two kept chatting, learning more and more about each other. It wasn't long until they realized they had been walking for several hours. [color=39b54a]"Well, I guess time flies when you're with good friends, or something like that."[/color] Said Lily, looking over to Brent. [color=f7941d]"There should be a Pokemon Center a little farther ahead here, we can rest there for the..."[/color] Brent started, when a rustling in the bushes caught their attention. Struggling out of it was a little green and white dog-like Pokemon with wings. It nearly collapsed as it made its way out of the brush. [color=f7941d]"What Pokemon is that?"[/color] asked Brent, pulling out his Pokedex. [i][color=ed1c24]"Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokemon. A rare Pokemon that some even consider Legendary, it can change its forme from Land Forme to Sky Forme using the pollen of the Gracidea Flower."[/color][/i]

After a few more steps, it finally collapsed on the ground entirely. Lily ran over to it and, not sure what to do, carefully picked it up. Up close it was now clear that it was badly hurt and exhausted. There was more rustling as two more figures emerged from the bushes. This time they were people, dressed in some kind of supped up knight armor. One was obviously male, the other female. Each also had a visor and headset, which one spoke into. [color=gray]"Chief, this is Riley, we've finally got it cornered. No, no trouble so far, just a couple of kids. Roger, me and Shia will make quick work of them, over and out."[/color] The male, who identified himself as Riley, said through the headset. The female, referred to as Shia, stepped forward. [color=gray]"Look kiddies, just hand over the Shaymin, and no one gets hurt."[/color] As she said this, two more Pokemon emerged behind them. [color=f7941d]"A Fraxure... and a Dragalge... not good..."[/color] Said Brent in response.

[color=0054a6]"Aren't you two a little old to be playing with kids?"[/color] Asked a voice from behind a tree. The two knight people turned to find themselves face to face with another trainer, dressed in blue, carrying a red travel pack. He stepped from behind them, strolling between them and the kids. [color=0054a6]"You two, get that Shaymin to the Pokemon Center down the road, and hurry. As for you two..."[/color] He turned to the strange duo. [color=0054a6]"You wanna play, I'm game."[/color] He pulled out a Pokeball from his belt, opening it up to reveal a Feraligatr. The trainer turned to the kids once more. [color=0054a6]"Don't worry, this is nothing I can't handle."[/color]

Lily didn't even have time to think until Brent pulled her along, leaving the battle behind. As they ran out of sight, the two strange people tried to give chase, but were blocked by the Feraligatr. [color=gray]"Out of our way!"[/color] Yelled Riley, looking at the trainer, who simply chuckled. [color=0054a6]"If you can get past us. Let's play, Feraligatr."[/color] He raised his hand, touching the ring that was on his finger. The light connected with a stone held around Feraligatr's neck. The light enveloped the field.

As the two ran, something began happening to Lily's hand. As they neared the Pokemon Center, it finally became enveloped in a bright light, which caused both kids to stop in their tracks. They watched as the light formed into the shape of a flower, and embedded itself (painlessly) into Lily's hand. The light faded as soon as it had appeared. [color=39b54a]"What... was that?"[/color] Asked Lily, but in a moment was snapped back into reality, and the two continued running, now with more questions and no answers.

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[h3][color=ed1c24]Ranger Union[/color][/h3]

The helicopter descended onto the helipad at Viore International, finally touching down near the terminal. It sported the logo of the Pokemon Ranger Union, and who else would get off but two Pokemon Rangers. Each sported a Fine Styler, showing themselves to be Top Rangers. New Amber Town's Officer Jenny greeted the two. [color=0072bc]"Rangers, welcome to the Viore Region. If only it could be under calmer circumstances."[/color] Of the two rangers, one was male, the other female. The male spoke first. [color=00746b]"Thank you, Officer Jenny, I'm Top Ranger Aiden Rivers."[/color] The female proceeded to speak as well. [color=a187be]"If things were calmer we wouldn't be here, I'm Top Ranger Lola Howell. We'll need to be caught up on the present situation."[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Of course, please follow me."[/color] Jenny waved the rangers to her car, and the rangers followed, and were followed by their Partner Pokemon. Pretty soon they were at the New Amber Town Police Station, in a conference room with Jenny. [color=0072bc]"For the past few months, an organization calling itself "Team Royal Skies", have been wreaking havoc across Viore. They've attacked numerous civilians, and even threatened officials such as Professor Maple and the Pokemon League. No one knows what they're up to, but they have to be stopped before things get worse."[/color] The two rangers nodded in agreement. [color=00746b]"Is there any focal point to these attacks? It could help determine their next move."[/color] Asked Aiden. Jenny moved over to a small bulletin board, pegged with small dots. She pointed to the lower west corner of a map on said board. [color=0072bc]"The Triangle of Riviera, Dorado, and Lilac. That's where most of the attacks have been lately."[/color] Lola stood up, heading for the door. [color=a187be]"If that's where they are, that's where we go, right?"[/color] Aiden nodded in agreement, and stood up with her. [color=00746b]"Right. Officer Jenny, contact the Riviera Town PD, tell them we're on our way there."[/color] Jenny nodded, and the two rangers left the room.