Lost and Found

Arriving With Nowhere To Go

Let's gooooooooo.

Hopefully you are all still in the boom and enjoy!!!

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It's almost like a funnel beneath them.

The flat grey stone sliding down to an ominous hole in the centre.

Skyla flies the plan straight over, knowing not to fall for the trick. The sharp jagged rocks that they would've hit if she dared to land, pass by under them safely.

The pilot looks around for a safe alternative to land but it's mostly trees. Out here are the forgotten lands of Unova, where skyscrapers haven't invaded yet.

"Screw it," Hilda hears Skyla mutter and the brunette gets worried.

The plane dives towards the trees, cutting through the sky effortlessly. And with a chance of luck there's a small bare patch that Skyla is aiming for. She turns the plane straight down so she won't overshoot it.

At the last second she pulls up and rattled the plane along the uneven ground. With every sort of braking activated the plane comes to a stop, it's nose touching a tree. Skyla shrugs and hops out to admire the muddy tracks she left behind her.

"Not bad," She smiles and waits for the two teens to climb out.

Ash and Hilda climb out shakily, Pikachu holding tightly to the former. "Great landing," Ash's hand shakes as he gives a thumbs up.

"Let's hope that's the scariest thing you endure today," Skyla chirps and bounces back towards the plane. "The idiots are coming around to all the gym leaders so I better head back. Good luck guys and no pressure!"

"No pressure for sure," Hilda sighs and looks up at the peak of Giant Chasm in the sky. "Let's go Ash."

"We're gonna beat 'em all," Ash gets his confidence back. "We have to."

"Mhmm," Hilda mumbles and follows him into the forest.

It doesn't take much time for the odd tree to be replaced by a mountain of rock rising out of the ground. Some even having cracks, giving a glimpse of what's below even though they'll never know for sure.

Stone becomes more regular until a cave catches their eye. They can feel a brisk breeze rushing out in gusts...

"Should've packed a coat," Hilda says and doesn't even ask as she takes Ash's jacket.

He looks hurt but she rolls her eyes. "You were about to offer anyways," Hilda winks and walks in.

Every word they say to each other echoes through the tunnels. Rugged walls pass by, offering no unique character. The odd Zubat flies by harmlessly, too concerned by the cooler temperature to attack.

"This way," An assertive voice leads a group of footsteps near our heroes. "If your want to stay out of jail you better follow my directions."

"Ash?" Hilda freezes. "Who else would be down here other than Team Archo-Plasma?"

"Be careful of echoes darling," A flashlight invaded their privacy. "They often travel farther than you would like."

"Looker," Ash gives a smile of relief. "Was wondering if you'd be here or not."

"I'll be at every region endangering conflict until one of them kills me," Looker states. "Seems like you have a new partner for this one."

"This is Hilda," Ash smiles. "We travelled through the region together before all this started."

"Nice to meet you," Hilda shakes his hand. "Who are you though?"

"Looker is an awesome member of the International Police," Ash awes.