Fifth Launch

[shieldofjustice]

[Athrun has been separated from his traveling group by the swarm of Beedrill. In the meantime, he's been ducking from cover to cover...and then comes across the entrance to a cave. He runs into the cave; unfortunately, it's pitch-black. Once making sure the coast is clear outside, Athrun sprints out, grabs a thick branch, and runs back in. He pulls

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[bravegreen]

[Marona had sent out Elisa and Adue to take on the Beedrill, but alas there were just too many of them. When she hears Athrun's message, she quickly takes out her Pokédex and frantically tries to respond while still keeping away from the angry bee Pokémon.]

A cave? I don't see one anywhere! Where ar-

Athrun? H-hey... Where are you? Are you okay?!

[shieldofjustice]

I'm all right! Don't worry, I'm fine!

[bravegreen]

Where-

[Suddenly, there's a loud buzz and shriek as a Beedrill gets uncomfortably close. After a few distant shouts and other fighting sounds, Marona comes back, breathing hard from a combination of shock and the effort of running.]

Wh-where did you go?

[shieldofjustice]

I'm in a cave. It's due directly north from that house we saw in the distance yesterday.

What about you? Where are you? More importantly, are you all right?

[bravegreen]

We fought back some of them and ran away from the rest. We're hiding in some trees right now.

I think I remember where that is. I'll try to find you!

[shieldofjustice]

Are you sure you're up to that? I think it'd just be a better idea to pick a meeting spot.

[bravegreen]

Maybe... Are there any good places nearby where we can meet up again?

[shieldofjustice]

What about that breeding center on Route 31?

[bravegreen]

[She brightens considerably at the thought.]

That's where Ash works-! I think I can find it!

[shieldofjustice]

Good, then we'll meet there.