Kapitel 157: EPISODE 47: You again?*

And so, the two of us stare unto the tower, having some slight conversations with each other. According to Eusine, the people of Ecruteak had the capability to wish upon Ho-Oh. However, after being engulfed by the flames, the connection between the people and Ho-Oh has been cut, and only through the rainbow wing could Ho-Oh descend once more in order to fulfill a person's wish.

After having enough of staring, Eusine leads me to the indoors of the tower. It has rough floorings, dilapidated wood, and the smell of smoke-stained on the walls scented throughout. I had to cover my nostrils since I am asthmatic. Inside, I watch my steps cautiously, hoping I would not fall to its depths.

Below the tower is a basement that I fear to fall to. I could see a silhouette of a Pokemon, however, I did not notice it or whatsoever. We continue our stroll, and that is when Eusine and I see a strange bald man, wearing an outfit of a black belter.

"Greetings." The old bald man bows as a sign of gesture.

"What is your purpose here? I am an ascetic sage of the Bell Tower."

"Nothing really. The two of us just wanted to learn more about Ho-Oh and the three Pokemons which were reborn from the ashes of the flames that once engulfed the tower." Eusine explains, shaking the hands of the sage. Sages are usually known as monks. They are very religious.

"Ah, I see. Curious minds the both of you have. If you wish to know more, then I will glad-"

"Sir Eusine! Sir Eusine!" A young woman who seems to be gasping for air, cuts the words of the wise sage. Beside her, is a familiar young man. They both rush towards our direction with sweat falling off their faces.

"Ah, Kris. It's been a long time since I've last seen you back in New Bark Town. I want you to meet Luna, she's with me today." Eusine introduces.

Kris, so that's her name. She has blue eyes and her hair is navy blue. She wears a white jacket, and a redshirt on the inside. She wears shorts of black with stripes of gold.

"My name is Kris, and this right here is my partner Pokemon, Togepi. I was a little late when I got my starter Pokemon, and when I arrived in the laboratory, all three starters were already taken! Leaving me with Togepi left." Kris introduces, shaking my hands and smiling gladly.

"Hey! I know you. You're the agent from Team Rocket!" Aside from Kris, is Ethan again, the person who was running beside Kris.

"You again?" I utter with a pouty face.

"Wait, you are a member of the infamous Team Rocket?!" Eusine starts to become cautious.

"What?! Me, I was a former member of that organization." I excuse, smiling the smile of a crocodile.

"That's a complete lie-"

"Listen here, I'm off duty so better keep quiet. Let's have a truce." I cut his words again, whispering to his ears. His sighs afterward, listening to my words.

"Just this once." He whispers back.

"A former member? Wow, you must've changed. Right, Ethan?"

"Yes. Absolutely." Ethan replies sarcastically to Kris's question.

"You see, Kris and Ethan are best friends and at the same time, they're rivals. They're both participating at the Indigo League." Eusine introduces further.

"About you Luna? Are you going to participate in the Indigo League?" Kris queries.

"Me? No, I'm not a trainer."

"Yes, she isn't." Ethan concurs sarcastically, looking at me with a pouty face.

"If you're not a trainer then what are you, Luna?"

"Me? I'd rather not talk."

"Oh come on Luna, why don't you tell us a thing or two about you? Unless you're trying to hide something from us?" Ethan says sarcastically again, enraging me in the inside. I have no mood to battle now, since I am off duty. I'll just have to let this pass for now.

"Now, now, enough with the argument. I'm pretty sure that Luna does not want to talk for a reason, so let her be. Anyways, heading back to the topic. Me and Luna were just asking a sage about the myth of Ho-Oh and the three beasts that ascended from the flames.

I'm pretty sure I've told Kris and Ethan about the story regarding the flames that engulfed the tower back in new Bark Town." Eusine interrupts and quells the rising argument between me and Ethan.

"The three Pokemons that ascended from the flames, brought back to life by the legendary Ho-Oh were no other than Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.

Raikou represents the bolt of lightning that struck the tower. Entei is the flame that engulfed the tower, and Suicune is the rain that quelled and extinguished the fire. If it wasn't for Ho-oh, the three perished Pokemons would remain ashes forever.

Their locations are unknown, but I've heard there have been sightings of Raikou within the city." The sage explains, revealing the names of the three Pokemons. Raikou, Entei, Suicune, their names astound me. I have this sudden urge to meet them personally.

"Raikou in the city?! It will be the perfect Pokemon for my team." Ethan beams with exuberance.

"Is everything about you catching Pokemons? Raikou is a legendary, your Pokemons don't stand a chance against it." Kris counters. Me, I remain neutral, just watching the two of them argue over Raikou.

"Hehe, both of them are frienemies don't you think? Ethan wants to become a Pokemon Master one day as for Kris? She wants to excel in Pokemon ecology. She has a dream to become one of Johto's famous ecologists." Ethan chuckles, watching them with me.

"About you Luna? Do you have a dream as well?"

"M... Me? I'm not quite sure if I have the answer to your question. I don't want to become a Pokemon Master, nor do I have the wish to become wealthy or powerful. I know for a fact that there is not enough money on Earth that could satisfy one's greed. I'm just... me."

"I see, I know you'll find what you want to become one day," Eusine utters, rubbing my hair gently.

I then step one of my feet forward, and from that moment, I wish I did not. I've accidentally stepped on a dilapidated wood, causing me to fall to the basement. Kris tried to reach for my hand, however, she was an inch short. I continue to fall, watching the rough flooring beneath me.