I caught a Pokémon

Boom!

The Dark Sphere exploded among the people. It all happened in the blink of an eye, far more unexpectedly than the sudden intrusion of the Thunder God. The members of Team Magma and Team Aqua were caught completely off guard and were blown to pieces!

At the same time, Lei Gong suddenly exerted his strength. He roared and began to gather power in his mouth. Before long, a dazzling bolt of lightning, like a cannon, burst out from his mouth, directly splitting the battlefield in two!

This is the ultimate move of the electric system—the electromagnetic railgun!

Although it's not the most damaging Electric-type move, it still has the power to end the battle once it's used!

With the two Pokémon working together from the inside and outside, they knocked down most of the nearby team members and Pokémon, and even Huggies and A-Quan were inevitably affected!

The shockwave swept past, and both of them leaned back and fell to the ground.

Taking advantage of this moment, Xia You and Xiao Xia quickly arrived in front of the man named Dr. Solans, used a knife to cut the ropes binding him, grabbed his hand, and led him away from here along the way they came!

The electric shocks and dark orbs shattered most of the rocks inside the cave, and even the entire cavern trembled slightly.

Amidst the swirling dust, A-Quan and Fire Goose covered their mouths and noses to prevent dust from entering their lungs. It was only then that they realized that the unfamiliar Pokémon they had never seen before was indeed someone else's doing!

And its trainer, needless to say, was one of the two people who took Dr. Solans away!

After the dust finally settled, they were nowhere to be seen on the field!

Both the two humans, one big and one small, and even the unfamiliar Pokémon and Gengar, have disappeared!

"hateful!!"

Huo Yan was furious and got up to lead her men to give chase, but then she heard A Quan burst into laughter.

"What are you laughing at?" she asked coldly.

Ah Quan laughed for a long time, and perhaps because he was too happy, tears even welled up in his eyes!

She laughed and said, "Of course I'm laughing at you for going to all that trouble, following us all the way here, only to find that all your efforts were in vain, and you've ended up doing all the work for someone else!"

Huo Yan glared at her fiercely, her eyebrows furrowed: "Aren't you the same? Don't forget, you've put in far more effort than we have!"

"I don't care," A-Quan shrugged. "Our main objective has always been in the ocean. Searching for meteorites is just another way to make a living. Whether we gain or lose, it doesn't affect us much. But seeing you suffer makes me happier than anything!"

As expected of two organizations that are sworn enemies, one side suffered a setback, while the other side was even happier than if it had won!

Even though she knew she was angry at her, Huoyan couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

Team Lava had indeed planned this operation for a long time, deploying troops and closely monitoring Team Ocean's movements. They thought they would severely damage Team Ocean's operation, but unexpectedly, it benefited someone else in the end. How could she not be angry!

Not having time to argue with the Ocean Team, she waved her hand, reorganized the team, and then led them in pursuit of Xia You in the direction she had left!

Seeing them leave, one of the Ocean Team members came to A-Quan's side, helped her up, and asked, "Big Sister, what should we do?"

Ah Quan's lips curled into a sneer, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes: "Of course we chased after them too!"

Don't be fooled by how nicely she spoke to Fire Goose and how indifferent she seemed to be about Dr. Solans being taken away. That was just her way of confusing the Lava Team and trying to provoke Fire Goose!

The Ocean Team has put in several weeks of hard work on this matter, how can she be so indifferent as she says!

Now she wanted to see who was so audacious as to offend the two largest criminal organizations in the Hoenn region at the same time!

And this time, she's going to do what the Lava Team just did and reap the benefits without lifting a finger!

The scattered Team Aqua members were regrouped and, led by A-Quan, chased after Xia You and Team Lava in the direction they had left!

Inside the complex cave, Xia You, Xiao Xia, and Dr. Solans ran back the way they had come, heading towards Meteor Falls.

When they arrived at the waterfall, Xia You was about to enter another cave entrance when Dr. Solans quickly stopped him.

"Wait! Come this way!"

Seeing Dr. Solans waving at him from another cave entrance, Xia You didn't hesitate. He and Xiaoxia changed direction and followed Dr. Solans into a small cave that was only wide enough for one person to pass through sideways!

Almost as soon as they turned in, they heard footsteps beside them, and Huoyan led her people to the waterfall.

Although they were almost upon each other, that one moment of delay was enough to lose track of Xia You and the others.

Looking around the waterfall, there are hundreds of caves of varying sizes, each seemingly hiding someone. If others were in this situation, they would probably be helpless. However, the Lava Team members may not have any other skills, but they have been active underground for many years and obviously have unique ways of finding people!

They released several Black Garchomps, these ferocious Pokémon that live near caves and lava. They sniffed around with their dog-like noses and then all ran towards the narrow cave that Xia You and Dr. Solans had escaped from!

A glint of excitement flashed in Huoyan's eyes: "There they are! Go after them!!"

Hearing the noise, Xia You turned around and saw that these people had once again tracked her down. She shook her head helplessly.

They're really troublesome...

All I can say is that these keen-nosed creatures deserve credit for being able to sneak up behind the Ocean Team for so long without being detected; they're really something!

One side flees, the other pursues.

Dr. Solans clearly knew something about the cave, leading them through a series of turns, heading deeper into the cave.

Despite this, they still couldn't shake off the Lava Team. In fact, the distance between them was getting closer and closer, and Xia You could almost hear their heavy breathing!

Just as Xia You was about to stop and intercept them, she suddenly heard the sound of stones rolling down above her.

He looked up and saw a huge rock falling from a great height, crashing down behind them and completely blocking the passage!

Before they could even be surprised, they heard a girl's voice coming from a high cliff.

"This way!"

A vine was flung down and hung right in front of them.

Xia You looked up, but because it was dark above, she couldn't see the person's face clearly. However, the voice was clear and crisp, indicating that the person was not very old.

Dr. Solans, who was running at the front, did not hesitate at all. He grabbed the vines with both hands and feet and climbed up. Seeing him do so, Xia You recalled Lei Gong and climbed up the vines with Xiao Xia. Together they went up the cliff.

Only then did Xia You get a clear look at the girl's face.

She appeared to be only 17 or 8 years old, very beautiful, with short black hair that reached past her chin, a cape draped over her back, a black T-shirt on top, shorts that exposed her thighs, and a rather strange-looking anklet on her foot. She was both mysterious and had a touch of wild beauty!

But what's most eye-catching is the strangely shaped, scale-like collar around her neck!

Her distinctive outfit made her instantly recognizable to Xia You!

It's Higanbana, a character who plays a very important role in the game!

At Xijiana's feet was a pink, round, big-eared Gu Niu Niu, who was clearly the one who pushed the boulder down!

Before Xia You could say anything, Xi Jiana quickly retracted the vines and then said to the group, "This is not the place to talk. Come with me!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and walked into the deep cave behind her. Just then, the boulder blocking the way in the passage below was violently destroyed by the Lava Team. Seeing this, Xia You and Xiaoxia did not hesitate and followed Dr. Solans into the cave.

The cave was only a little over a person's height and was deep and long, but what was amazing was that Higana seemed to be able to see in the dark. She didn't need any lighting equipment like a flashlight, yet she was still able to walk quickly!

After walking for a long time and crossing an underground river, Xijiana finally stopped.

Upon arriving, Xia You looked around and saw that it was a stone chamber. The chamber was fully furnished with a stone bed, stone cabinets, and other items, and there were also things placed on it, indicating that people often lived here.

An oil lamp was lit under a table on a stone bench, instantly illuminating the entire stone chamber.

She first looked at Dr. Solans and shook her head, saying, "I didn't expect you to be captured by the Ocean Team. You were really careless."

Based on this one sentence alone, Xia You knew that Xijiana and Dr. Solans knew each other.

Dr. Solans sighed but didn't say much. Instead, he looked at Xia You and Xiaoxia.

"Thank you for saving me just now. May I ask who you are?"

Xia You said, "I am Xia You, and this is Xiaoxia. We are trainers passing by. We happened to see you being kidnapped at Meteor Falls, so we followed you, which led to what happened next."

"So that's how it is."

Dr. Solans expressed his gratitude again, saying that if it weren't for Xia You and Xiaoxia's rescue, he would probably have been controlled by Team Ocean and Team Lava and made to dig up meteorites for them!

Just then, he suddenly remembered something, pushed up his glasses, and asked excitedly, "Mr. Xia You, was that just Raikou, the legendary Pokémon of the Johto region?"

It seems that Professor Solrance, as a Pokémon expert, is more knowledgeable than the members of Team Magma and Team Aqua. Although he asked a question, judging from his tone, he had clearly confirmed Raikou's identity.

Meanwhile, Xijiana, who was standing to the side, looked at Xia You with curiosity when she heard the name Lei Gong.

“That’s right.” Xia You nodded. Since he had just made Raikou appear, he didn’t intend to hide it. “It is indeed Raikou, one of the legendary Pokémon, and it is my Pokémon now.”

Upon hearing that it was indeed Raikou, and that the man in front of them had actually captured a legendary Pokémon, not only Dr. Solans was filled with awe, but even Higanbana couldn't help but be curious and looked Xia You up and down!

Chapter 612 Fortune Turns Around

As Xijiana was sizing up Xia You, Xia You happened to turn her head, and their eyes met in mid-air.

Seeing Xia You looking at her, Xijiana showed no embarrassment. Instead, she smiled slightly and introduced herself, "Hello, my name is Xijiana, and I am a descendant of the Meteor People."

"The Meteor Dwellers?"

Xiaoxia was taken aback. She had only been in Hoenn for a short time and this was the first time she had heard the name. In fact, not only her, but most people in the Hoenn region probably didn't know what the Meteor Dwellers were.

Turning her gaze to Xiaoxia, Xijiana waved her hand and explained simply and nonchalantly, "They're just some people who have lived near Meteor Falls for generations. They just have different names than you. It's nothing special."

It's not that simple...

Despite how casually Higanbana spoke, Xia You knew that these Meteor People were not just ordinary people living in seclusion, but a group of trainers specializing in Dragon-type Pokémon!

These people live in the secluded Meteor Village, which, like other hidden villages, is located beneath Meteor Falls and can only be reached via an underground waterway.

The reason these Meteor Dwellers stayed here dates back to the great battle between the original Groudon and the original Kyogre two thousand years ago.

According to records, the two Pokémon fought fiercely and their battle was so devastating that it was like a meteor shower streaking across the night sky, until Rayquaza, another ancient Pokémon, appeared and stopped them!

A thousand years later, a meteor fell upon present-day Sootopolis City, awakening Groudon and Kyogre. The inheritors of the Meteor Dwellers stood on the Rainbow Stone, praying for Rayquaza's return and for it to Mega Evolve. After a fierce battle, Groudon and Kyogre returned to the depths, while Rayquaza once again returned to the sky.

After that, the Meteor People built the Sky Pillar to commemorate their god. The walls inside the tower were painted with murals. They prophesied that in the next thousand years, another meteorite would strike the world, and when that moment came, the helpless people could only summon Rayquaza once again to protect the planet!

These Meteorites sound like guardians of the world and supporters of Rayquaza!

Seeing that Higana was so modest, Dr. Solans, fearing that Xia You and the other person might not understand the truth, explained it again, and his words were largely the same as what Xia You already knew.

Xia You simply treated it as hearing the story again, while Xiao Xia finally understood what kind of person Xi Jiana really was.

"Groudon...Kyogre...and Rayquaza..." She murmured, a hint of longing in her eyes, "I never imagined there would be so many amazing Pokémon in Hoenn..."

Seeing her like this, Xia You laughed and said, "There's nothing strange about it. Actually, just like Ho-Oh and Lugia in Kanto and Johto, these Pokémon possess extremely powerful abilities and are hidden in the world. Most of them are revered as gods. Although they are legendary Pokémon like my Raikou, Raikou is a whole level below them!"

Thinking of Ho-Oh and Lugia, Misty finally had a real understanding of Groudon and other Pokémon.

Ho-Oh has the ability to bring the dead back to life, and Lugia is known as the god of the sea. Presumably, these Pokémon also possess their own unique abilities...

The group chatted for a few more minutes, and it was then that they learned that Dr. Solans and Higana had only recently met. Dr. Solans had come here alone to investigate the meteorite, but he got lost and was rescued by Higana. It was at that time that he was targeted by the Marine Team, until the kidnapping incident occurred!

"Oh, right..." Xiaoxia belatedly asked, "Dr. Solans, what area of ​​research do you conduct?"

“Me?” Dr. Solans shrugged. “My research focuses on meteorites, all kinds. You know what? You can actually use wormholes to transport meteorites to other universes…”

Perhaps because he rarely talked about his profession, Dr. Solans became quite talkative and went on and on until Higana couldn't stand it anymore and coughed a few times. Only then did he belatedly realize his mistake and awkwardly shut his mouth.

They stayed there for a long time, but Team Lava and Team Ocean didn't catch up, so they gradually lowered their guard.

After staying there for quite a while, until it was already 3 or 4 pm, they finally left the cave where they were hiding through another path and headed towards the surface.

With Higana, who had grown up here, as their guide, they no longer had to worry about getting lost. Under Higana's guidance, they soon arrived at the nearest exit.

They made it safely to the ground, and their steps became lighter as they got closer.

But to their surprise, once they arrived here, they were suddenly ambushed by the Lava Team!

It turned out that these people had lost track of Xia You and the others in the maze-like cave. After a moment's thought, Huo Yan did not blindly pursue them, but instead came here to ambush them. Although the cave was complicated, there were only a few entrances and exits to the outside. As long as they could endure the loneliness, they would eventually gain something!

And now, they have clearly found their prey!

In an instant, dozens of Houndooms pounced from all directions, startling Misty and Dr. Thorance. However, Xia You had known before leaving that Team Magma wouldn't give up easily, so she had been on guard. So when she saw these people appear, she wasn't too surprised.

However, what surprised him was that Higana remained calm and composed in the face of such a situation, without showing any sign of panic!

She's got a really strong heart...

On the other side, looking at the group surrounded by people, Fire Goose stepped out from among the Lava Team members and watched coldly.

When she was lying in ambush, she requested reinforcements. Right now, some Team Magma, who are closest to Meteor Falls, are on their way. Don't be fooled by their powerful Pokémon; once reinforcements arrive, she is confident that she can take them all down!

The only thing that worries her now is A-Quan and those Ocean Team members. She knows without a doubt that they will retaliate against them, just like she did to them just now!

Surrounded, Xia You and his friends each released their own Pokémon.

First up is Xiaoxia, who sends out her Gem Starfish and Mosquito King!

This Poliwag was a Pokémon that followed Misty when it was still in the Poliwag stage. It later evolved into Poliwag and even battled Ash in the Whirl Islands Cup. It eventually evolved into Poliwag, so it can be said that it is also very strong!

Looking at Dr. Solans, he wasn't entirely without combat abilities. He took out a Poké Ball, and as he threw it, a peculiar Pokémon appeared in front of Xia You and the others. The Pokémon was floating in mid-air, its body resembling an orange meteorite with eight spiky stones.

Its name is Solrock, a Rock/Psychic-type Pokémon. Although this is the first time I've seen it, now is not the time to focus on it!