Air Continent ~ Great Canyon

[Namohysip]

High above the rocky plains was the top of the Great Canyon, orange and sun-drenched by an eternal summer. Heat lines riddled the horizon and left countless mirages in the faraway sands, and the winds were dry and blazing. Fire Pokemon and other desert dwellers would feel right at home, but for most others, the heat would be sweltering and unbearable. Hopefully they would not have to stay here for long.

To the east was the other side of the canyon, which even at that relatively short distance, the heat lines seemed to distort the surface like the rocks were made of water. It seemed that someone had set up camp there, based on the makeshift hut that had been constructed there. It glowed lightly even in the afternoon sun and bright skies.

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"Here we are," Maple said slowly, looking left and right. "...And it seems that Shield is right there..." She pointed across the canyon.

Owen looked left and right, not seeing nor sensing any odd traps. Wishkeeper, over his shoulder, confirmed as much. Had Shield really honored his words?

"Wait, uh..." Owen looked left. There was someone there--a Xatu. "...Wait, aren't you from Treasure Town?"

"No. He is my brother." He did not even turn around, but his responsiveness suggested he was waiting for their arrival.

"Oh. Um, a fight's kinda going to start here soon..."

"Then do not bother me."

"Er... uh..." Owen looked helplessly toward the others.