The Patron Quadrilogy: The Legend Begins

Chapter 51

Friday, October 20th, 8:15 a.m.
Secret Cove, Littleroot Town Outskirts

Brendan didn't know what he was expecting as he made his way over to where he knew Ash was. It wasn't to difficult; his aura left a pretty significant trail, which led him back to the Secret Cove May had used to train Max and Misty.

Perhaps he was expecting Harley, or some of Ash's friends. But what he wasn't expecting was-

"So I made my way here as quick as possible, and the first thing I'm greeted with is a pink-haired girl with tape on her nose, holding a cat that looks like it endured a rinse cycle." Sure enough, that's exactly what he found. The girl in question definitely had a stronger aura than most other people, so Brendan assumed that this must've been Maylene, the Sinnoh Gym Leader Ash had been talking about. "Care to explain what happened?"

"I don't know what happened!" Ash exclaimed. "Maylene arrived with Meowth!"

"From how you said that, I'm assuming that you know this particular Meowth?"

"Yeah, he's part of Team Rocket, and the companion to Jesse and James."

"I think May mentioned them in the past, but I can't say I know either of them personally. But is he okay?" Brendan asked, referring to the Meowth.

"I think he'll need to be healed," Maylene said, and Brendan could tell something was wrong. "His Aura's.... sporadic, like it's been... damaged, or like a piece of it is gone. I've never heard of this ever happening before."

"Do whatever you can, I'll fetch Brock. In the meantime, Ash, please fill her in on what's going on and why you called her here. Also, get them both to the Pub." Ash nodded and Brendan ran off to get Brock. As he ran, he saw Max walking around.

"Max! I need you to go and gather up the others. Tell them to head for the Pub, now."

"Did Harley arrive?!"

"No, but this is important. We need everyone gathered up, okay?"

"R-right! I'll get them all gathered up at the Pub!" Max said, running off.

Brendan then ran off to find Brock. While he was searching for Brock, he ran into May.

"What's wrong?" May asked, following him.

"We gotta find Brock. One of Ash's friends arrived and they brought a Meowth that he knows. It's badly hurt, and Brock's the first guy I could think of. Do you know where he is?"

"If I recall he was helping Iris with something. I think her Axew fell sick. They're just down tha trail," she pointed over to a trail that led into a small grove.

"Thanks," Brendan said, before grabbing hold of her wrist when she turned to head for the Pub. "Stay with me, alright?"

"Uh, sure. Always."

The two ran over to the trail May had pointed out and they entered the grove. They found Brock and Iris gathering berries, and Iris' Axew was resting on her head.

"That's the last time I let him eat that much food," Iris muttered as she picked some Oran berries. Brock snorted with laughter at her response.

"Hey, Brock!" Brendan shouted, making the Pewter City Gym Leader, as well as Iris, look up. "We've got a problem! Everyone has to report back to the Pub now!"

"Brendan, I just got a text from Max saying he can't find anybody else," May said, showing him Max's text. "So we're the only four not at the Pub currently."

"Is it Harley?" Iris asked.

"No, it's not. I'll explain more on the way. But let's get going."

Friday, October 20th, 8:45 a.m.
Brimstone Pub (2nd floor)