The Way of the Dragons

A Heated Quiz and Ancient Royalty

When Georgia reached into the bag, she pulled out the map and handed it to Eric. She then pulled out the small piece of paper and read it.

"Your first location is across the bay; pay attention to what is said. To earn your next clue to be on your way, find a man whose Gym Badge is red."

"Across the bay?" Eric parroted, opening the map.

When we looked at the map, I was in awe at how beautiful the Kanto region was.

I didn't know Kanto was so big.

"Well, we're right here in Pallet Town," Georgia said, pointing to the small town on the map, "The clue said 'across the bay,' and the only bay from Pallet Town is right here."

The cowgirl then pointed at a small stretch of water.

"If we're going across it," Nina began, gliding her finger down the map, "Then we'll end up here at this island here."

The redhead then pointed to a small island south of Pallet Town.

"That's Cinnabar Island." Georgia said.

"Then that's our heading," Caps said, "Come on!"

Nodding to the self-proclaimed Champion, we followed the cowgirl to the south of the town. As we approached the town's southern border, we saw a wide river leading into a bay.

"So, how are we gonna get over to Cinnabar Island?" Kat asked, "We don't have a boat."

"But we do have Pokémon," I said, pulling out a Pokéball, "Jet, come on out!"

At my command, my Garchomp appeared.

"Samurott, I choose you!" Eric said, throwing a Pokéball.

"Show yourself, Magnezone!" Caps said, tossing a Pokéball.

At their command, the Magnet Area and Formidable Pokémon appeared.

"We're heading to Cinnabar Island," I said, "Think you can get us across this bay?"

The three Pokémon let out bold cries as they nodded. I hopped on Jet's back and glanced at Georgia.

"Georgia, you can ride with me," I said, extending my hand, "Since you know the way there, you can guide us."

The cowgirl looked back at the others, and they nodded. Georgia smiled before taking my hand. I pulled her up and had her sit in front of me. Eric and Nina got on Samurott, and Caps and Kat got on Magnezone.

"Where to, Georgia?" Eric asked.

"Straight and simple," Georgia said, "If we keep heading south, we'll make it to Cinnabar Island in no time."

"You heard her, guys," I said, "Let's get going!"

The three Pokémon let out loud cries before speeding across the bay. Georgia held down her hat with a wide grin on her face.

"I ain't never been flyin' like this before!" Georgia exclaimed, "This is amazin'!"

"You can say that again," I said, "Riding on Jet is always a blast, right, Libby?"

My Eevee clutched onto my shoulder as she let out a cheer-filled cry.

"So, what exactly are we looking out for?" Caps asked from beside us, "When will we know we've arrived?"

Georgia turned forward and grinned.

"You should be seein' Cinnabar Island's famous volcano right about now." she said casually.

When I looked ahead, a towering mountain pierced the sky.

Whoa. I've never seen a volcano before. That's really cool!