The Way of the Dragons

I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts

"So, what do you think this purple stone is?" Nina asked suddenly.

"That's a good question," Eric said, "What purple stones are even out there?"

I hummed in thought, trying to think of a purple stone.

"Wait. Aren't Dusk Stones a purplish color?" I questioned.

"You're right, Eragona," Kat said, "That could just be the stone we're trying to find."

"No doubt it'll be guarded by Ghost-type Pokémon." Caps said.

His Clefairy nodded in agreement. As we crossed the Silence Bridge, there were a lot of fishermen on the edge of the wooden bridge. I couldn't help but smile when a fisherman reeled in a Seadra.

Talk about the catch of the day.

"The map says to keep heading straight, and we'll arrive in Lavender Town." Eric commented.

"Perfect..." Nina deadpanned.

I couldn't help but chuckle at Nina's annoyed expression. When we reached the end of the bridge, I saw a tall tower in the distance.

"Is that Pokémon Tower?" I asked.

"It sure is," Caps said, "Surly, the purple stone must be in the tower."

When we walked into the town, a thick fog rolled in out of nowhere.

"Yup, that's our cue to skidoo." Nina said before turning on her heel to leave.

"Nina, calm down," Georgia said, "It's just a bit of fog; it ain't gonna hurt ya."

Caps held his hand toward Nina, stopping her from moving with his psychic powers. The redhead turned to the self-proclaimed Champion and glared at him.

"Cheap trick." she said.

Caps only chuckled before he released Nina from his hold.

"Come on out, Ponyta." Georgia said, tossing up a Pokéball.

At her command, the shiny Ponyta appeared with a small neigh. Its flames provided enough light for the others and me to see through the fog.

"Let's try and find the Pokémon Tower's entrance." I said.

When the others agreed, we walked further into the foggy town. As I glanced around, I saw glowing rings heading our way.

"What in the world is that!?" Nina questioned, hiding behind us.

As I readied my Pokéball, I saw a tall figure in the shape of a man appear beside the rings.

"Please don't let it be a ghost, please don't let it be a ghost." Nina repeated.

"Far from it." said a familiar voice.

Wait. I recognize that voice.

When the figure stepped out of the fog, my face broke into a wide grin.

"Roderick!" I exclaimed.

The man smiled with a slight wave. Nina breathed out a sigh of relief before stepping out from behind us.

"It's good to see you all again." he said.

When the rings drew near, I saw that it was an Umbreon.

"I didn't know you had an Umbreon, Roderick." Kat said.

"Oh, no, I don't," Roderick said, "This is just Zorua."

The Umbreon-turned-Zoura smiled and let out a cry.

That makes a lot more sense.

"So, what are you kids doing here?" Roderick asked.

"We're here for the Annual Pallet Town Color Carnival Rainbow Race," Eric said.