[center][h3][color=004b80]Dialga has grown bored of watching this mockery of time, he shall take it no more... a Roar of Time can be heard, and now time resyncs.[/color][/h3][/center]

[h3][color=39b54a]Lily[/color] and [color=f7941d]Brent[/color], Route 701 Pokemon Center[/h3]

It was early that morning, Lily had woken up from the most peculiar dream and headed out into the main lobby while Shaymin continued sleeping. Brent was already awake too, and the Pokemon Center seemed to be bustling with activity now. Brent was looking over at a tv on the wall, with some news coverage playing. [i][color=fff79a]"Just last night, a massive forest fire erupted in the Bitterwood Forest, the charring of which you can still see here today. Luckily, two Pokemon Rangers, who were unavailable for comment at this time, stepped in and halted the blaze before it got out of hand. Police are still looking into what caused the fire, but they believe it was caused deliberately. Back to you in the news room..."[/color][/i] The news continued after that, but all it was was traffic and weather for the area. [color=f7941d]"Morning Lily, how'd you sleep last night?"[/color] Asked Brent as she sat down at his table.

[color=39b54a]"You know, I had a dream, Shaymin was there, and so was Arceus..."[/color] Lily couldn't believe how vividly she remembered the dream, suggesting to herself that it really was no normal dream. [color=f7941d]"Arceus... the creator of the Universe... and Shaymin... weird."[/color] The two chatted for a bit, before something landed on Lily's shoulder. She turned and found it to be Shaymin, with Nurse Joy smiling right behind her. [color=f49ac2]"Shaymin is feeling one hundred percent again! And it seems to have taken a liking to you, Lily."[/color] That was true, deeper than Nurse Joy knew, or Brent understood. [color=f49ac2]"I'm guessing you're going along with them when they leave, aren't you Shaymin?"[/color] Shaymin looked over to Nurse Joy and gave her a solid nod yes. [color=f49ac2]"I feel like that's the best for you, I'd hate to see you get hurt by those goons you two told me about."[/color]

Nurse Joy turned to leave, but stopped for a moment. [color=f49ac2]"Oh yes, I almost forgot, Brooks told me to give you this note here. He left early this morning in a big hurry after he got a phone call."[/color] Brent took the note and read it aloud. [i][color=0072bc]"Lily, Brent, sorry to run off without a proper goodbye, but something has come up that I cannot ignore. Keep traveling on your Journeys and challenging the gyms of Viore, we'll meet again on the road sometime. Don't worry about that prophecy I told you about, either. When the time comes, you'll know it. Enjoy your journey through Viore. -Brooks"[/color][/i] Nurse Joy finally left the two of them, while the duo wondered what could have called Brooks away so quickly. Whatever they were thinking, though, it was quickly silenced by a rumbling in their stomachs.

[color=39b54a]"You know something, I can't remember eating dinner last night... I think we got caught in a bit too much excitement and forgot to."[/color] Brent shook his head. [color=f7941d]"Yeah, let's grab some breakfast then head out, Vertigo City shouldn't be too far ahead."[/color] Lily nodded her head, and the twosome headed into the back where there was a small kitchen area where Chansey were serving out food. They got theirs, then sat down at a table. They also sat down some food bowls for their Pokemon, who they expected were also starving.

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[h3][color=gray]Team Royal Skies, Gwen's Team[/color][/h3]

[color=7bcdc8]"Well, we certainly have the Ranger's attention, but now we can't lose them!"[/color] Said Bishop as she swerved through a grove of Oran Berry trees as she drove over the countryside. The two Rangers were in hot pursuit by Dodrio, and those things may not have been able to fly, but damn could they run. Suddenly a voice crackled through the radio. [color=darkgray][i]"Bishop, Leader, we have a trap set up just ahead, it'll be the only way to get away. We're going to blow the bridge once you're across, so step on the gas!"[/i][/color] Bishop nodded in reply. [color=7bcdc8]"Roger, don't blow it too early though. You don't wanna pick up the pieces of your superiors do you?"[/color] Joking aside, this would be extremely dangerous for both parties. She put her foot to the floor and shifted gears, the roar of the engine was deafening.

Then she saw it, the bridge that they were going to blow. This was a major traffic way between Ultima and Vertigo, too, so this would keep them occupied for a bit. On the other side were two more vehicles, both on their side. One of the Grunts she saw had a detonator. She through the car into highest gear and kept the pedal to the floor. She flew across the bridge, and just after making it past the halfway point, she heard the explosions behind her. The other two vehicles were already retreating, and Bishop got hers just past the edge of the bridge as that portion collapsed behind her. She stopped to look back for a moment, seeing the Rangers peel to a halt on the other side. It would take them a while to find a bypass, so they were in the clear. Bishop nodded to her leader, and took off into the countryside once more, eventually losing sight of the Rangers.

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

[color=00746b]"I can't believe this... they actually blew the bridge. Now what... by the time we find a way around they'll be long gone."[/color] Aiden was clearly upset by the defeat, Lola was still fairly optimistic. [color=a187be]"Hey, don't be like that. I bet if we get the chopper over here we can pick up their trail again."[/color] Aiden shook his head. [color=00746b]"Honestly, after a night like that... I need some sleep."[/color] Lola chuckled. [color=a187be]"Yeah, I guess that's fair. Let's still get the chopper to pick us up so we don't have to find a way around."[/color]

Aiden nodded, and opened up his Styler. [color=00746b]"Voicemail Voicemail! We need the chopper at our coordinates, need a pick up."[/color] The Pilot responded almost immediately. [i][color=ed1c24]"Roger that Ridge, we're en route. Based on your coordinates, we'll be there in about half an hour. Over and out."[/color][/i] Aiden closed his styler and plopped down on the ground at the base of a tree. Lola sat on the other side. [color=a187be]"Gotta love being the best, don't you?"[/color] Aiden chuckled as the two waited for their chopper pickup.