Chapter 15

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《Traversing the desert》

There stood two people and a pokemon, rather the pokemon was sitting down, but that's not the point.

Two paths.

One leading to the desert, their destination and another leading to the "Serperior Joint Avenue". . . Let's ignore that one... which ironically is their final destination.

Both trainers, Frost and Roxie and as an extra, Ralts on Frost's shoulder went ahead to traverse the desert which is famous for certain pokemon.. one including the one Frost wants. And a famous Sinnoh professor !

- "Alright, you have your goggles ready ? I got mine here" (Frost)

They're pilot goggles, the old kind... strange fashion, but it kind of fits.. (?)

Roxie just puts on her goggles. Which are Ski goggles, you gotta work with whatever you have.

- "Yup, let's just get this over with. We can't miss Elesa's concert y'know ?" (Roxie)

Confidence and excitement always leaks from her voice whenever she talks about concerts.. Is it a band thing.. Frost wondered..

Oh well.

- "Ralts, just hold on to me, and remember to use your safery goggles. Pat me on the back if you see anything. Alright ?" (Frost)

Ralts just firmly nodded, putting on some mini goggles.. weirdly enough they fitted.. I guess the professor planned this all along.

- "Well then, lead the way Roxie." (Frost)

With preparations over, the Pokemon Trainer Roxie just grabbed her Pokeball and threw it, bringing out the Poison/Dark type Drapion.

A scorpion like Pokemon, that's mostly burrowed underground with it's strong fangs. And due to it's strong endurance can easily traverse throughout the dessert.. other details can be found in the pokedex.

- "With his keen eyes we'll find the professor in no time ! Let's go Drapien !" (Roxie)

The Drapien just nodded confidently, stared at Frost and gave a small nod while walking past him. .

In exchange Frost just nodded back to him.

Roxie just stared at their interaction confused.. but only got a conclusion.

- "Hah... Boys." (Roxie)

{Minutes after, through the sandstorm}

Thanks to the goggles, their sight was secure, and their guide was still going strong.. both Trainers have seen a couple of Darumakas but nothing else. . .

- "Um.. any sight of the temple, anyone ?" (Frost)

Ralts just stayed silent looking around, no response means nothing..

Roxie just rapidly shook her head, at this rate both will get a heatstro–

But suddenly, Drapion came to a halt. . . So both Frost and Roxie did so as well-

Both Trainers were confused, including Ralts, who could only see the upper part of Roxie's pokemon from her favorite seat. But then they heard it... the ground making a noise.. then some shaking, mostly coming from Drapion's front.

- "Wait... is this what I think.. oh it is.. Uhhh... We may be in a bit of trouble ! Trapinch. A horde of them !" (Frost)

He warned the group, the mighty Drapion stood up front facing the enemy- Roxie just got on guard, since she's the trainer who has the advantage in the terrain. .

Until, her balance felt off ?

Everyone looked below, and noticed the sand was slowly coming down on them.. or rather, swallowing them.

- "Huh ?! There shouldn't be quick sa– Oh. Oh no ! We're caught in their trap ! Brace yourself we're gonn–" (Frost)

Before the Profesor's assistant warned them, he was the first one to fall down the trap. . Whatever happened to the others remained a mystery, but he could only hope they'd be allright and come out unscathed.

But all faded to black, surrounded by darkness and a 'S p l a t'

He fell, on a soft surface. Afterall, the sand had fallen with him—

- "Ah, That definitely hurt. . .Ralts ? You okay buddy ?" (Frost)

He asked, forgetting about his potential injuries and checking on his only companion as of now.

Ralts just slumped from his shoulder, falling head first into the sand..

- "Yeah.. You're gonna be okay." (Frost)

After checking her condition, she only got confused by the sudden shock she felt after Frost fell on the sand. But he decided to carry her, sitting her on the 'favorite spot' and let her hang on till she recovers.

- "Shouldn't take long till you feel better alright ? In the meantime, I'll try and figure out a way to ex–" (Frost)

And with the timing being as perfect as ever... the cause of all this came to intrude them of their actions.

They came out one by one, as previously mentioned. . A horde of them.

- " Huh.. a whole bunch of 'em came for us first Ralts.. " (Frost)

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