The Way of the Dragons

A Cosmic Reencounter

"Welcome to Mt. Moon, everyone." Georgia said.

I gasped in awe as I craned my neck to look up at the spiraling mountain.

"Okay, this definitely tops Mount Haven back home." I stated.

"You can say that again." Nina said.

Libby dragged out a cry as she gazed up at the tall mountain. When she craned her neck all the way back, Libby slipped off my shoulder and fell to the ground with a soft thud. I couldn't help but laugh as I gazed down at my partner.

"Are you okay?" I chuckled.

Libby let out a slurred cry as she pointed up at the mountain. I rolled my eyes fondly before gathering my Eevee in my arms.

The height must've made her dizzy.

"Follow me, y'all," Georgia said, "And be on alert. This place is infested with Zubat."

Zubat aren't so bad. Annoying, yes, but not that strong that we can't beat them.

When we entered Mt. Moon, it was dimly lit and dreary. Georgia was right about the Zubat; a Zubat screech was heard everywhere we turned.

I wonder when we're gonna meet some Clefairy. If I remember what Nina told me, Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable are extremely rare. Don't want to get my hopes up too high, too fast.

As we ventured further into the mountain, it grew darker and darker.

"I can't see a thing anymore." Kat commented, placing a hand on Angel's head.

"Not to worry, y'all," Georgia said, pulling out a Pokéball, "Come on out, Ponyta!"

At her command, the shiny Fire Horse Pokémon appeared and illuminated the cave with its blue flames.

"Smart thinking, Georgia." Eric commented.

"Thanks," Georgia said, tipping her hat, "Come on."

The others and I followed the cowgirl as she led us through the mountain. However, with every turn we took, it felt as if we were going in circles.

"Uh, Georgia," Nina began, "Are you sure you know where we're going? I feel like we passed this rock structure over three times now."

"'Course, I know," Georgia said, "We just made a wrong turn back there. It's this way; I'm sure of it this time."

With a heavy sigh, the others and I reluctantly followed the cowgirl down a path we hadn't ventured before. The Zubat screeches echoed throughout the mountain's inner walls, creating an ominous feel to the mountain itself.

At first, I thought we would've seen some Clefairy and Clefable, but so far, I'm seeing nothing but Zubat and rock structures that resemble misshapen Pokémon.

Then, Georgia stopped when we approached a fork in the path.

"I don't remember seein' this fork before." she said aloud.

"So, we're lost?" I asked.

Georgia sighed and nodded.

"Sorry 'bout that, y'all." Georgia said.

"It's fine," Eric said, "I'm surprised they don't have signs anywhere directing people where to go."

"I was thinking the same thing." Kat said.

"So, which way should we go?" Nina asked, "Left or right?"

I hummed in thought as I glanced down both paths. Then, a loud groan echoed from the left tunnel, causing the small space to quake.