The Video Game Spectrum

When we last left our heroes, Misty turned out to hold the melody of water, but it wasn’t enough to hold the Arcanine back–Ash’s anger became a new power–Phoenix Soul. Thanks to this attack, the Arcanine is defeated–but Kaichou learns just where another possible melody is–in Houen, where May is in danger!

Episode 12: A Breeze of a Battle!

“What was that attack?” Brenna was impressed.

“That was a real bushwhacker!” Hayley agreed.

Burakku na utau awaikku new fuera. Kaichou explained, again in half garbled English.

“She says that melody I used to help Misty transform also awakened a new power within Ash.” Brock translated. “Although…I wanna know just what that attack was too.”

“I think the anger Ash felt over Misty getting attacked was amplified by Brock’s power.” Brenna began. “The anger combined with his melody’s power for a sort of desperation attack.”

“Desperation or no, it saved my life!” Misty smiled as she gave Ash a hug.

“Hey, be gentle…” Ash cautioned as Misty threw himself into his arms. He was still tired from using his new attack.

“Well, now that the Arcanine’s gone, where’s the next critter at?” Hayley asked.

Houen…melody nido ayuna! Kachou gasped, showing everyone a scene of a familiar brown haired girl with a green bandanna on her head running from some rogue Crobats.

“That’s May!” Ash gasped. “Although…where would she be that resembles a cave?”

“Does the Rusturf Tunnel ring any bells?” Brock asked. It hadn’t been that long since Ash and him had left Houen.

“We haven’t a moment to lose!” With that, Misty lead the way outside…

Back at the Rocket base…

“Well, they’ve awakened another, and found a second one already?” James gasped when he heard Jessie’s report on the group’s progress. “That’s…” He mentally counted to make sure he had the right number. “Six melody whoevers they’ve found?”

“Seems a whole swarm of rogues wasn’t enough…” Meowth sighed in agreement.

“We haven’t seen the sixth one awaken yet, so it’s too early to bring out the big rogues.” Jessie assured her comrades. “Once we do find out the sixth one awakened, THEN we’ll send them Dragonites and Tyranitars.”

“I’m ready to follow all eight to da mountain!” Meowth complained. “Just how long does it take to lay down all dose tracking devices?”

“Patience!” Jessie assured the tiny feline on her lap. “We can’t follow them if we don’t know all eight are present and on the move.” Meowth just sighed–Jessie had a point.

“If it’s any help, I’ve sent another rogue down to where that twerp was…” James offered, gesturing to one screen that now showed a rogue box speeding down an exit pipe that ended in Rusturf Tunnel…

In Rusturf Tunnel…

“You okay?” Ash asked as he helped May to her feet.

“I think so…” May stammered as she glanced around the cave walls, as if checking to see if the Crobats would return. For the moment, there was no Crobat in sight.

“Now that May’s fine, I have something to show you guys…” Brenna rummaged through her bag and revealed a map of the four regions, with some towers, other locations, and Mt. Coronet clearly marked.

“Is that…” Misty gasped.

“A treasure map?” Hayley asked.

“No, this where all the known pieces of the Pokemon Soul Amulet are hidden.” Brenna explained. “It’s entirely possible that May could hold a power too…”

“Wait…that old story about the musical warriors is coming true???” May was surprised.

“It says here that the first piece of the Amulet turns out to be inside the Ruins of Alph in Johto.” Brenna began. “Yet another lies where the Burned Tower stood…”

“What does that have to do with those Crobats that were chasing me?” May was piqued.

“Every time a rogue Pokemon has appeared, someone has awakened the melody inside them.” Ash explained. “I have a feeling that Crobat flock will awaken your power too.”

“And how do you propose you find mine?” May started.

“Wait a second…usually the one that awakens is strong against whatever the rogue is–and with the elements of wind, darkness, and light left, none of those would be much help against a Flying Pokemon.” Brock interrupted. “Therefore, the Rockets would most likely attack again, only with something weak to one of the remaining elements.”

“Good point…” Misty added. “So Ash, what power does May hold, if at all?”

“Only one way to find out!” With that, Ash laid his hands on May as she closed her eyes to blank out the rumbling coming from outside. Take a melody…

Everyone winced as a box came clattering into the cave, shattering and unleashing its cargo, a giant Weepinbell, seconds after May began to glow a light green and sing Sweet harmony…

To Be Continued…

o^-^o: What element are May’s new powers? Will they be enough to help everyone else? Don’t miss Episode 13 on this Web site next week!