Tony used his psychic powers to make the Noivern and Aster go straight through the waterfall without the discomfort of the pressure of the waterfall. The plan seemed to work as they both got their feathers and Moltres didn't follow them through the waterfall. As the fire bird took off, Eclorian grinned at his feather. "We did it!"

On his Rotomphone, he dialed the number of Asahi, the girl that registered them. Showing their feathers to her, she explained that a Corviknight would pick them up and bring the feathers to Kanto, where Asahi would analyse the authenticity of them. "Now that you proved yourself worthy, I think it's time to meet the leader of Project Mew, Professor Hodaka. But first you could go to my colleague, Tsurugi. He is also in Sinnoh right now so you're close. Tsurugi has a mission for the trainers that get to him first. You can find him at Mount Coronet."

Eclorian gasped. "Mount Coronet? I went there a few years ago to evolve my Magneton. The place has a strong magnetic field that triggers evolution for certain species. Magnezone is back home at the moment, Professor Sycamore wanted to do some research on it."

Eclorian looked at Aster. "What do you say, shall we find this guy at the mountain while we're here anyway? It's supposed to be this place of legend, where time and space meet. Who knows, the Project is luring us towards another legendary Pokemon!"

They could call for a Corviknight to take them there if they wanted to.

Aster panted in exileration at the narrow avoidance of the legendary pokemon, glad that Eclorians plan worked without a hitch. As Eclorian called Asashi for our next task, Aster examined the beautiful moltres feather he had gathers. "Should've grabbed a second." He whispered to himself, hoping to have one for himself as a momento.

"Mount Coronet?" Eclorian said to Asashi as he talked about his Magnezone. Mount Coronet? Wheres that?
Eclorian looked at Aster as he was lost in thought. "What do you say, shall we find this guy at the mountain while we're here anyway? It's supposed to be this place of legend, where time and space meet. Who knows, the Project is luring us towards another legendary Pokemon!"

Asters ears perked up at that. Time ... and Space? "A place where time and space meet? Where there's possibly another legendary pokemon? You'd have to stop me from following you!"

When they got to the top of the mountain, they could barely find Tsurugi because of a raging snowstorm. It was so cold! When they finally spotted him, Tsurugi seemed to be training with a Weavile. "Are you Tsurugi? We're with the Project. We were sent here to find you. This is Aster and I am Eclorian. Are you going to send us on a mission to get something from another legendary?"

Tsurugi raised his eyebrows at them. "I disagree with the whole idea of sending newbies to the legendaries. As far as I am concerned, I have a more suited mission for you boys. Unless you are not dedicated to the Project?"

Eclorian didn't like his comment but in a way he could understand where it was coming from. It did make sense to send fresh blood for less challenging tasks. "What is the mission?" he just asked.

"An Alolan Ninetales is causing this snowstorm. Find it and catch it."

Eclorian frowned. "That's it? Look, I get that you don't want us to go for legen-"

"Within six hours. If you fail, you're out of the Project." Tsurugi said while interrupting Eclorian.

Eclorian took a deep breath. A time limit changed everything. He looked at Aster. "We better get going then."

"S-six hours?!" Aster asked shocked. He didn't know he could get kicked out for something like this. He understood that they needed to prove themselves, although his pokemon were strong Aster himself is a relative beginner and it made sense he needed to prove himself. But still this was really frustrating! This Tsurugi guy had just been rude for no reason!

As the two walked away from the Project official, Aster sighed. "He didn't have to be so rude about it." He grumbled as they walked. " But still, whats an alolan ninetails doing here in sinnoh? Aren't they usually in ... alola." He said in a matter-of-fact way. I mean, it was in the name.

Eclorian realized Aster didn't appreciate Tsurugi's behavior and wanted to ease his mind. "We shouldn't worry about it too much. I figure Tsurugi is one of their top trainers and he wants to see if we got what it takes. Consider it a challenge. Besides, we just got Moltres feathers by teaming up, I'm sure we can find a Pokemon within six hours."

While searching for their target, Eclorian let Tony walk by their side. Being a steel type, Tony didn't have too much problems in a snowstorm. He'd also make a good match for the Alolan Ninetales if they needed to weaken it.

"I remember you owning a Honedge. I'm guessing he is just like Tony when it comes to this cold weather."

When Aster asked about the Alolan Ninetales being in Sinnoh, Eclorian shrugged. "Beats me. It's far away from home, that's for sure. It's possible that this is the reason why we need to catch it, so the Project can return it to Alola."

"Yeah, Sabers pretty good in most weathers." Aster responded as he thought to the Alolan pokemon. "Alola huh ... Y'think the Project will contact aether paradise for help?" He asked as he looked around up and down the mountain. "By the way, where should we start looking? I think the pokemon would be in the center or close to it if its the cause so maybe we brave it and head towards the center of the storm?"

Eclorian tried to remember Tsurugi's behavior in order to find clues about their plan of action. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything in particular that would help them figure it out. Tsurugi's partner was a Weavile but other than that it was partly an ice type, there wasn't anything particular about it. Unless... "Hey, Aster, do you think maybe Tsurugi's Weavile could be causing some extra snow to make it harder for us?"

Eclorian frowned. "No, that wouldn't make sense. Why would someone from the Project boycot us? Never mind what I said." Eclorian then looked at Tony while trying to come up with a plan. He noticed Tony seemed to be focused on a particular direction, mostly downwards. "Do you sense something, Tony?"

The more they followed the path, the more visible a building became. "Hang on, I know what that building is! It has the logo of the Project. That's probably where we will find Asahi, the girl from the video call. And probably also..." Before he could finish his sentence, a guy in a lab coat popped up. On his shoulder was a Mime-junior. Eclorian put his hand on Aster's shoulder. "I bet that is the leader of the Project, Professor Hodaka. You know, the one Asahi mentioned? Let's see if they can give us any clues on finding that Ninetales!"

Aster pondered at Eclorians random thought. Tsurugi's Weavile using its power to cause more snow? It wasn't impossible, but why? What would be the point? To obstruct specifically us? As Aster was still lost on this train of thought he was only taken out of it once Eclorian pointed out the building ahead.

As Eclorian talked about recognizing the building a man popped up, a mime junior on his shoulder. "I bet that is the leader of the Project, Professor Hodaka. You know, the one Asahi mentioned? Let's see if they can give us any clues on finding that Ninetales!" Eclorian said to which Aster nodded in agreement, stepping forward.

"Excuse me, sir! My name is Aster, and this is my friend Eclorian, we're both trainers on an assignment from the Project. Would you happen to be Professor Hodaka?" He asked with a small bow in greeting.

The man confirmed his identity while his Mime Jr hopped from his one shoulder to the other and back again. As they were all properly introduced, Professor Hodaka invited them inside. A familiar face met them inside, as Asahi seemed to be present. Professor Hodaka explained: "Asahi and Tsurugi are the most promising members of the Project. With the missions, we analyze which trainers are the most suited to find Mew eventually. Only a handful of members will be selected, but I can tell you now that Asahi and Tsurugi will most likely be among them. I can't say the same for you two yet, seeing that 1 mission is not enough to prove your worth."

Eclorian nodded to indicate his understood the explanation. "Speaking of missions, we are on a timed one as we speak, so we better get going. Do you have any advise on how to locate the Alolan Ninetales that is causing this snowstorm?"

Professor Hodaka chuckled. "If I told you, what exactly would you have proven to me then?"

After a second of thought, Eclorian nodded again. "You are right, Professor. Aster and I have to figure it out without your help. Come on, Aster, let's head back into the cold."

As Eclorian started to walk away, Aster began to shiver as he looked between the (warm looking) building and the raging snowstorm. "You asked for this, adventure. You asked for this, adventure." he began to chant to himself as he followed behind, catching up to his ally. "W-we need to think of a way to pin point the Ninetails, I don't think we'll ever find it just wandering blindly. And we definitely won't last long either." Aster said as he watched the condition of the storm.

Continuing through the cold, Eclorian tried to think of a plan. It was when he spotted something, that an idea came to him. "Look over there!" he whispered to Aster and pointed at a Pokemon in the distance. It wasn't the Ninetales but instead they saw a Regice! "It seems to be going deeper into the snowstorm. Maybe Regice and the Ninetales we are looking for are somehow drawn to each other? Unless you have a better idea, let's take our chances with Regice and follow it."

Aster, shocked by the legendary Pokémon, nodded silently as he followed closely behind Eclorian. Aster shivered from the cold as he held Sabers pokeball tight at the ready since he was sure that Echo and Ms. Sunnyday would be at a disadvantage in this storm. If they had to fight here he probably wouldn't be much help.

“I have a bad feeling about this.” Aster said quietly to Eclorian.

Eclorian put his hand on Aster's shoulder. "If we can take on a legendary bird made of fire, we can take on this one too if it's needed." While they followed the Regice, Eclorian was ready to use Tony if it came to a fight. If Tony and Saber would team up, perhaps they stood a chance.

As they reached a point where Regice stood still and the snowstorm slowly stopped, the Alolan Ninetales revealed itself. It must have triggered something as Regice started to attack Ninetales. Eclorian gasped as he did not expect the two of them to battle each other instead of them. "Should we do something? The mission said we had to catch Ninetales so it can be returned to Alola, not battle it. But what if Regice hurts it?"

Before they could act a Weavile showed up and attacked Regice. It was no match for Regice and got knocked up. Tsurugi showed himself and returned Weavile to its pokeball. "You are strong, Regice, so it's time for me to bring out the big guns." Tsurugi said and threw up another pokeball. An Urshifu was revealed, a humanoid black bear from the Galar region.

Eclorian's eyes widened. "Whoa! I've seen so many Pokemon from all regions but this is the first time I see an Urshifu. I've only read about it online. There are supposed to be two variations on the species. Considering this one has it's fur going more upwards, has its front fist raised rather than its back fist raised and it has both feet planted firmly on the ground, I would say this one is the Single Strike Style variation. The Rapid Strike Style looks different."

Tsurugi shouted that Urshifu had to use the move Wicked Blow and it hit Regice into a mountain, knocking it out. Eclorian was impressed by this showdown and looked at Aster for a reaction. "Aster. Tsurugi owns a legendary Pokemon. I feel like such a newbie now."

Meanwhile the Ninetales seemed to have calmed down and so did the weather. There was only a few minutes left on the mission's timer. Eclorian grabbed a pokeball and reached it out towards Aster. "Throw it together?" he suggested.

Aster felt his throat dry up in nervousness as they continued to follow the legendary pokemon. Once the ninetails appeared, and once they started fighting Aster raised an eyebrow, “Why is it attacking? Is this a territory dispute?” He asked absentmindedly, beforeTsurugi’s Weavile appeared to intervene.

As the Weavile tried and failed to fight, Aster pondered Eclorians question of helping. Should they? Or should they just let Tsurugi deal with it? Before he could get an answer, Tsurugi switched to his new pokemon, the Galorian fighting type Urshifu.

As EClorian explained the differences in Urshifu, Aster could only nod as he watched the pokemons devastating strike. Tsurugi quickly responded and caught the legendary before leaving, still not seeing the two of them from what Aster could see.

"Aster. Tsurugi owns a legendary Pokemon. I feel like such a newbie now."

Aster nodded whole heartedly “Definitely. The idea of being able to train with a legendary is any trainers dream!” He answered back as the two of them where now left with the Alolan Ninetails.

Eclorian grabbed a pokeball and reached it out towards Aster. "Throw it together?" he suggested.

Aster took the pokeball and nodded, pulling his arm back for the throw. “Pokeball GO!!!” He said as he threw the pokeball along with Eclorian.

With combined forces, Eclorian and Aster caught the Alolan Ninetales. As they handed it over to Tsurugi, he declared to take it back to Alola personally. "Should we head back to the cabin where we met Professor Hodaka earlier to see what is next?" Eclorian couldn't help but wonder if Asahi also had an Urshifu or not. Despite being an experienced trainer, he felt outdone by Tsurugi and Asahi.

Now that the snowstorm had laid down, it wasn't as cold as before. "It's been a while since X9 had some fresh air." He threw a pokeball in the air and a Golispod showed itself. "Aster, meet X9T2525. Or we also call him X9 for short." X9 instantly looked away as if he was a little shy.

"Yeah that sound fine, if anything it'll give us a place to regroup and figure out where we're going next." Aster said before eclorian sent out the Golispod.

Aster smiled at the shy nature of the pokemon, "Ah, Nice to meet you. Actually I should send some pokemon out myself." He said as he released his Floette, Ms. Sunnyday. "This is Ms. Sunnyday but I call her Sunny, shes a gentle soul and reliable when it counts." He said as Floette floated over to the Golispod to greet it.

X9 the Golisopod clearly didn't know how to react to Ms Sunnydale closing in. He blushed a little and didn't really show any signs of a response. Eclorian knew that the innocence of a Floette was something completely new to X9, as he mostly met the more competitive Pokemon before. "Hi, Mrs Sunnydale" Eclorian said to draw her attention away from X9, knowing that X9 would appreciate it. X9 just didn't like to be the center of attention.

"In fact, I should let Miranda catch some fresh air as well. Tony needs to rest a bit in his pokeball, though."

Once again, Miranda the Purugly showed herself. She yawned, stretch her front paws and it almost looked like she rolled her eyes at Eclorian. Clearly, she was the most sassy from Eclorian's team.

Aster watches happily as Ms. Sunnyday interacted with the others. "I'd bring out my other pokemon, but Echo really doesn't like freezing weather," Aster said looking around at the mountains, "And I think Saber is to much in a battling mood after seeing that fight earlier." He explained.

As the group was walking Aster asked, "Hey, Do you think Professor Hodaka would give me a pokedex if I asked for one. It would probably be helpful in the project, right?"

Eclorian gasped at Aster.

"You don't have a pokedex? I have one installed on my Rotom-phone, it's super handy. You can just use one device for everything. Look, I'll show you."

When he grabbed his phone, it had a message about their next mission. "Oh." he expressed calmly.

Looking back at Aster, he explained his reaction.

"They want us to use 5 Pokemon each for the next mission but I only brought 3 of them. Shall we head to a Pokemon center so we can transfer more of our Pokemon?" We can use the Corviknight to bring us to Galar if you want, maybe someone in the city of Wyndon might also know something on how to get your hands on powerful Pokemon like Tsurugi was using.

Eclorian wasn't sure yet who he wanted to return to his team, as the description of the mission didn't say anything else yet. It would be a guess in the dark on who to pick.

Aster internally panicked at the requirement for the next mission. 5 Pokemon?! He only had the 3 on him!

Still though it was fine, he can overcome this!! "We can use the Corviknight to bring us to Galar if you want, maybe someone in the city of Wyndon might also know something on how to get your hands on powerful Pokemon like Tsurugi was using." Eclorian said and Aster immediately jumped.

"YE-s, e-eh em. Er yeah I think that'd be a good idea!" He said as he saw the light of hope. But wait, He'd need 2 more pokemon right? "Actually, can you go ahead? I want to explore a bit around here, I'll call a Corviknight cab and meet up with you in Wyndon, Kay?" Aster said as he recalled his pokemon, running off in a sprint as he began to look around the snowy area of Mount Cornet.

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Out from behind a lone tree in the mountains, a small brown haired pokemon pokes its head out of hiding, its small pink nose sniffing the air. "Ah! Theres one!" Astr smiled before taking out Sabers pokeball, ready to throw it only to stop as the the small pokemon approached him, rubbing his leg while sniffing up. "U-uh, whats up little buddy?" He asked as he bent down, still holding Sabers pokeball, petting the wild pokemon before it jumped up, jumping itno Asters backpack.

"H-hey there what are you doing?!" He asked as he threw off his backpack, the pokemon and the food in his bag falling out. The pokemon didn't sem to mind as it gleefully began to eat at Asters (Now ruined) lunch. "I was saving that for the flight back!" Aster mumbled before relising the pokemon was now occupied.

Aster took out a great ball and threw it, catching the occupied pokemon. "ALRIGHT!" He yelled as he looked down, taking out his phone and calling a Corviknight Cab