It had been 9 years since Brendan had left on his journey from Littleroot Town, 9 years since he had defeated Wallace and become the champion, and 9 years since he had used Rayquaza's power to stop the conflict between Groudon and Kyogre. Now, after stepping down from his position at the end of the Elite four, he runs the Sootopolis City Gym, so he can keep a closer eye on the Cave of Origin.
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Cave of Origin
Brendan stands in the deepest recesses of the Cave of Origin, where he can monitor the Legendary Pokémon.
???: It's been surprisingly quiet lately. What do you think is happening?
Brendan: Ah, Steven. It's good to see you again. Groudon and Kyogre have been stirring, but they suddenly went quiet about a month ago. Do you think they've gone dormant?
Steven: No... this feels different. It's not a peaceful quiet, but rather like the calm before a storm.
Brendan: So you feel it, too... Something is stirring. I may be needed yet.
Steven: Oh, yes. A challenger has defeated the trainers in your gym, and wishes to challenge you.
Brendan: Alright, thanks. Keep an eye on things for me while I'm gone.
Steven: Alright, no problem.
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Sootopolis City Gym
Brendan returns to his gym to find a young trainer waiting for him. The trainer introduces himself as Kito, and challenges Brendan to a battle.
Brendan: So, you are nearing the end of your journey. I am the last obstacle between you and Ever Grande City. Show me how much you have learned!
Kito: Go, Flygon!
Brendan: Scizor, let's go!
Kito: Flygon, use Dragonbreath!
(Scizor is hit, but seems to ignore it.)
Brendan: Alright, time for a Swords Dance! (Scizor's claws become sharper, raising his attack.)
Kito: Use Earthquake, now!
Brendan: Bullet Punch! (Scizor smashes his claw into Flygon's side before it could attack.)
Kito: Flygon, no! Return!
Brendan: Choose your next Pokémon.
Kito: My next Pokémon? I don't have any more.
Brendan: You... you only have one Pokémon?
Kito: Yeah! Nobody has ever beaten Flygon, so I never needed any more Pokémon.
Brendan: .........I'm... I don't know what to say about this. Go train some more Pokémon, and challenge me then.
Kito: Okay... Oh, wait! I still have my Blazik-
Wallace: Brendan! I need to speak with you. Now!
Brendan: Sorry, Kito. The battle will have to wait. Go catch some new Pokémon while I'm gone.
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Sootopolis City
Wallace: We need you to come to Pacifidlog Town, immediately, I assume you have a ride?
Brendan: Yeah, I'll just have Rayquaza fly me over.
Wallace: No. We don't want to attract any unnecessary attention. Leave your Pokémon here, I'll let you borrow my Milotic.
Brendan: Damnit, I never get to take Rayquaza anywhere...
Wallace: I'll meet you at Pacifidlog, Brendan.
Brendan: Alright, I'll see you there.
As Brendan and Wallace head off for Pacifidlog Town, a slight tremor rumbles quietly through Sootopolis City, as a light rain begins to fall from the sky.
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Pokémon: Emissary
FanfictionWhen a prototype Pokéball falls into the wrong hands, former champion Brendan is called upon to save the world of Pokémon once again.
