Beyond the Adventure - A Pokémon Story

Chapter 15: Reach Up to the Universe pt4

                We follow Steven to the Space Center, where people are bustling about amid the recent return of the shuttle.  Excited chatter fills the place, with people rushing from place to place.  They must have made an amazing discovery to have everyone this excited.  Steven guides us back to the observation room, where several other people are waiting, as well as a camera crew.  A cart covered with a blanket sits by the window.  I assume that is the “remarkable discovery”.

                “Gabby, Ty,” Steven says.  “Ready when you are.”

                A woman with a microphone walks over, looks at the man with the camera, and gives the thumbs up.  She stands next to Steven and holds the mike up to her mouth.  “Good morning, Hoenn!” Gabby begins.  “Gabby here, reporting live from the Space Center in Mossdeep City!  I am here today with everyone’s favorite League Champion, Steven Stone, in light of the return of the Altaria IV space shuttle!  As you all know, the Altaria IV’s mission was to fly to a nearby asteroid and explore.  Mr. Stone here has invited us to share what was discovered!  Mr. Stone.”

                Gabby holds the mike out for Steven.  “Greetings, Hoenn!” he says.  “The Altaria IV team is certainly remarkable in accomplishing this fantastic achievement.  As we all know, six months ago, the Alteria IV team launched off into the unknown.  They landed on the asteroid DNA-386, conducted exploration and mining operations, and have brought back many samples.  Among those samples were some truly amazing finds.”  Steven gestures to the cart.  “Beneath this sheet lies some of the things the Alteria IV team brought back with them.”

                The cameraman moves closer and gets a close-up of the cart.  Steven grips the sheet, lingers for dramatic effect, then pulls the sheet off.  On the cart lies numerous stones, surrounding a small metal dome.  The audience “oohs” and “ahhs”.  Steven beams.

                “The samples brought back were spectacular!” Steven exclaims.  “We learned that the asteroid was comprised mostly of iron, with some precious metals mixed in, like gold and platinum.  However, this was expected, considering that is what our planet comprises of.  What was truly remarkable is what is under this cover.”  Steven brings his hand to the cover and, again pausing for dramatic effect, lifts the cover.  Underneath are some semi-transparent stones that appear to radiate a soft light.  They are very pretty.

                “Uh… aren’t those just Moon Stones?” Darius asks.

                Steven’s eyes light up.  “Precisely!” he exclaims.  “To you, these are just ordinary Moon Stones, used to evolve Pokémon like Clefairy and Skitty.  But the fact is, these stones were found on the asteroid, which means…”

                “Moon Stones came from space!” Darius shouts.

                “Perhaps!” Steven responds.  “That’s the exciting thing!  The conditions in which these stones are formed can now be studied!  Before, we thought they may have come from our moon.  Now, we have a better understanding.  The asteroid belt is leftovers from when the solar system was formed.  If these asteroids have Moon Stones, then it means these things formed way back then, and perhaps that is why they contain the radiation needed for evolution.  Which brings us to our next question: what about life outside this planet?”  Steven replaces the metal cover.  “That is our next endeavor.  We shall attempt to find life outside our own little world.  It is a big universe, and we intend to discover all its secrets!”

                “Positively astounding, Steven!” Gabby exclaims.  “I expected nothing less from our beloved Champion!  I am Gabby and thank you for watching!  Until next time!”  The audience applauds.