The Way of the Dragons

Back From the Future

After leaving the radio tower, the others and I continued to explore the sprawling metropolis that was Goldenrod City.

"So, what's the next place you guys wanna check out?" Kat asked.

"That's an excellent question," Elsu said, "I guess we keep walking until we come across another place of interest."

"Sound good to me." I commented.

When the others agreed, we began roaming the streets of the Goldenrod. My neck would often crane to admire the towering buildings before us.

I don't think Gladiolus City can even compare to Goldenrod.

I looked toward the alleys, and my eyes widened. Along the wall was a small shadow of what looked like the Time Travel Pokémon.

Is that...?

Rubbing my eyes, I squinted and saw that it was only some graffiti.

I couldn't have imagined that, could I? That shadow looked exactly like Celebi, right...?

Shaking away the thought, I started jogging to catch up with the others.

"Libby, please tell me you saw what I saw." I said.

Libby looked at me and cocked her head to the side with a confused cry.

"That's a no." I sighed.

Libby cried out as if she were asking me what I saw.

"I could've sworn I saw Celebi in one of the alleyways." I whispered.

Libby let out a surprised cry.

"I know, but it was only graffiti," I confessed, "It would've been nice to see Celebi again after so long."

When I looked up at the buildings, my eyes widened when I saw Celebi sitting on top of a street lamp.

I knew I hadn't imagined things; I did see Celebi!

I gently turned Libby's head upward, and she happily cried out to the Time Travel Pokémon. The little Pokémon waved before disappearing.

"Guys, guys!" I cried excitedly.

The others stopped and turned around.

"What is it, Eragona?" Rina asked.

"Celebi! It's here!" I exclaimed, "I just saw it!"

"Wait. Really?" Eric asked.

Libby cried frantically with a smile on her face.

"I thought I was imagining things, but it's here!" I said.

"What's Celebi doing in Goldenrod City?" Kat asked, "If I remember correctly, I heard rumors saying that it inhabits Ilex Forest, just south of here."

Angel let out a cry, agreeing with her trainer.

"Well, let's head to Ilex Forest," I said, "It can't be a coincidence that Celebi would appear here in Goldenrod at the same time we're here, right?"

The others shook their heads. Soon, the six of us started heading to Goldenrod's southern exit.

What in the world could Celebi want with us this time?

Once we arrived at the southern exit, a girl accidentally bumped into me, causing us to fall.

"I am so sorry! Are you okay?" she asked, friskily standing up.

"I'm good." I said as I brushed myself off.

When I looked up at the girl, her skin was dark, and her hair was dark red. One of her eyes was lavender, and the other was teal. She wore a dark teal shirt with matching brown pants and boots. Over her top was a brown vest, and around her neck was a white scarf. She also wore a light brown hat and a blue barrette with a shining stone.