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He could feel his heart pounding rapidly as he gone deeper into Mistralton Cave, avoiding wild Pokemon that would randomly attack him and maybe trainers that would like to battle him. This cave is hard to get around in due to it being so dark and most trainers who come in here have to use Flash in order to get around. With luck, he had his Infernape to help him get through most of the cave. He was instructed to check out Mistralton Cave for any suspicious activity. So far, he hasn’t found anything yet, no sign of those Knights or any sort of danger so he wonders why the Ranger Union would send him all the way to this cave. He started to remember a while back when he was a kid that he would beg his parents to allow him to explore the cave whenever they are on a small journey however, his parents would refuse to allow him to go into the cave due to strong Pokemon lurking within the cave and it’s hard for any of them to see. Ever since then, he never gotten the chance to go into the cave, never got his brave personality to allow him to explore the cave due to him fearing of getting lost. Now that he has a strong team with him as well as his Infernape, he knows that he can get through this cave safely.
Following behind of Shiro, his Infernape, Kouichi had continued deeper into the cave until he got into the open clearing of the cave. He could see light from the small hole from the top of the cave shinning down in the area he was standing. He had put his hands on his hips, glancing around as he started wondering if he should head back to the entrance. “I wonder why they sent me here I mean, everything looks fine unless they want me to boost up my courage to go into this cave. Maybe they knew about how scared I was coming in here but there is nothing here but small Pokemon.” He felt disappointed in the Union not trusting in his brave personality or trusting him in general. This could possibly just be all a test or something since the Union loves to test his knowledge. It’s probably because he failed horribly in the Ranger school and had only managed to graduate by showing off his capturing skills. He might not be the best with berries and all that stuff but at least he is good with capturing. Learning about berries wasn’t the main thing he failed with; learning how to read maps was one of them. Gosh he hated reading maps he could never figure out the point of those things. They just make traveling more confusing so maybe this is a test, just to see how well he does without a map. Why do they have to give him so many tests when he is a Head Ranger already?
Shrugging his shoulders, Kouichi had turned his head to Shiro who is standing patiently by his side, keeping an eye out for any wild Pokemon or trainers who decide to attack him by mistake. “I guess we should start heading back huh? This cave gives me the creeps. At least there’s no ghost type Pokemon to pop out of nowhere to scare me. They mainly appear in haunted places right?” He isn’t a huge fan of ghost type Pokemon despite him having one and is a huge fan of Shauntal who happens to be a ghost type Elite specialist. “Alright let’s go, Shiro.”
Ryuunosuke sighed quietly. He was walking through Mistralton Cave blind, looking for his cousin Kouichi. He didn't have any Pokémon with the move Flash. It didn't bother him too much through. Deino was guiding him, and Parnex, through the cave. While Parnex's flames were giving them a bit more light, and he looked out for Pokémon Trainers so we could stay out of their way. Flygon was making sure they didn't run into any wild Pokémon and having us go into an other direction if we were about to enter an aggressive Pokémon's territory. So, far they had yet to in counter a Pokémon or a Trainer. Their team work was going well so far. Ryuu secretly liked the whole danger aspect of this journey, going through the cave without Flash, it made things harder, so that he had to think for a second.
He was doing all this because of a call from the Ranger Union. 'You must go to Unova Region immediately! Kouichi has gone into Mistralton Cave alone to investigate. He has been gone for too long. You must go find him and bring him back! Kouichi could be in danger!"
Ryuu agreed to go find him but he thought that Kouichi could take care of himself. His cousin wouldn't need is help. This whole thing seemed like a hokes put on by the Union for whatever reasen. However, Ryuunosuke hadn't see Kouichi for a long time and would like to see him a again.
So, he had got of Flygon and flew as fast as he could to Unova. From there he rode Parnex to Mistralton Cave. There he set out the tasks to his Pokémon to get them through the cave without flash. Deino had been more then happy to enter the cave, where as his other two Pokémon were more anxious. However, after Ryuu and Deino entered the cave, they were quick to fallow.
This is why he is traveling through a pitch black cave with no flash and only a very little bit of light. They continued to make they're way through, looking for any sign of Kouichi. Ryuunosuke couldn't remember the last time he saw Kouichi. Vaguely he wondered if his cousin even knew that he was a Pokémon Ranger, much less a Top Ranger. He wondered if news of him had spread all the way to him. He doubted it, but he could very well be wrong. Ryuu had always liked Kouichi. He balanced out his personality well, making it easy to be around him.
Deino nipped the air snapping Ryuu out of his thoughts. He looked out ahead off them and saw light ahead. However, he knew that the end of the cave wasn't even close to them. So, he concluded that his was his cousin's Flash. He headed towards the light. Sure enough, there was Kouichi walking towards them with his Pokémon, Infernape. He wasn't sure if they noticed him yet, so he continued to walk closer, if not a bit faster.
As the Ranger began to turn around, his Infernape had stepped in front of him, indicating that we aren’t the only ones here in this cave. This had made Kouichi bite his lip, realizing it could possibly be another wild Pokemon in the cave. He might have to call out his Samurott to take care of the situation. Rock and ground type Pokemon live in these caves and his Infernape would most likely stand no chance against them. He knows that his Infernape can get the job done but when it comes to type advantage like those two types, he knows that Shiro hates fighting them.
Just when the Ranger was about to take out his Samurott’s Pokeball, he had heard his name being called from a distance. The voice that was calling him sounded familiar to him but he couldn’t figure out whom it was however, once his Infernape stepped forward as the light began to shine brighter, he was able to find himself standing in front of his cousin. Kouichi was blinking at him, curious about why Ryuu would be here out of all places. He knows he has a huge family that revolves around Rangers and all that but he didn’t suspect Ryuu to be following him here heck he isn’t even sure if Ryuu is a Ranger anywise. “Ryuu, what in the name of Arceus are you doing here?” He questioned his cousin while narrowing his eyes. “Did you follow me here or something?” Of course he enjoys his cousin and all but still he is curious about what he is doing in this place.
Kouichi shrugged his shoulders before walking ahead of him. “Don’t answer, lets get out of this cave so that we can have a better conversation and we can fully see each other. I just got done investigating the cave so we should be able to leave safely.” Just like that, Kouichi had made his way back through the cave, wondering if his cousin had decided to follow him. Ryuu is a smart kid but his smartness always made him jealous. Well for starters, he has a high IQ while his is not that high but he seemed to get on his nerves because his family always talks about how smart he is and all that jazz in front of him and it just embarrassing. Kouichi was growling underneath his breath as he made his way outside of the cave but when he did, the sun had nearly blinded his eyes due to him being in the cave for so long. He covered up his eyes to block off some of the sun before him and his Infernape turned around to glance over to Ryuu. “So what are you doing here?” He repeated the question. -------- On Hand: Shiro
When Kouichi noticed Ryuu, the corners of his lips turned up ever so slightly. You couldn't really tell that he was smiling even in the light. You could only tell if you knew him very well. That small little up turn was the equivalent of a smile from ear to ear. He hadn't seen his cousin in a very long time. Ryuu had missed him but he had never had the opportunity to see him. So, least to say Ryuunosuke was ecstatic to see Kouichi, however it didn't really show at all.
Ryuu took notice of Kouichi's curiosity before he spoke. He guessed his cousin had no idea why he was here, which met the news hadn't reached his cousin. He opened his mouth to answer Kouichi, but the Kouichi said that they should talk once they get outside the cave. So, Ryuu only said, "Right."
Ryuu fallowed Kouichi back through the cave. Deino walked next to him, Parnex on his other side, while Flygon brought up the rear. He was a bit more relaxed now that he didn't have to find his way around allow. Ryuu could tell that Kouichi was bothered by something as they made there way out. He wondered what it could be that was bugging him. He guessed it had something to do with him being here. That was a depressing thought. He didn't want to trouble Kouichi just by being there.
Ryuu's head was slightly hung as the reached the exit. Ryuu shielded his eyes before he stepped into the light and the outside world. He let his eyes adjust to the bit of light behind his arm before he dropped it and got his eyes to adjust to the full light. Kouichi asked his question again, after a moment.
"The Ranger Union sent me to come find you. It was unnecessary but I did it anyway so I could see you." Ryuunosuke explained carefully. He didn't want his cousin to think that thought of him as weak, when he didn't. Dieno nipped at Ryuu's hand as he waited for his cousin's reply.
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Kouichi had lifted up an eyebrow when Ryuu mentioned the Ranger Union sent him over. For starters, when in the name of Arceus did he become a Ranger? Well he suspected his family to be in the Rangers all over the region since their family is huge and are mainly interested in being a Ranger. As far as he knows, only a couple of them are trainers and other classes, breeders are rare in his family, which he doesn’t even know why since his family is so strange. Why are most of them into being a Ranger and nothing else? Now the second part that bugged him was, the Ranger Union had sent him to find him. Why the hell did they send his cousin to find him when they sent him to go on this investigation? Does the Union doubt his ability of being a Head Ranger? They keep sending him on test missions instead of just a regular Head Ranger mission and now this?
The Ranger could feel his anger wanting to rage out but he kept his cool by gripping onto his left hand as it began to shake with anger. His Infernape had noticed the way he is acting towards this situation and knew instantly that it’s trainer is not only upset about the Ranger Union but also at the fact that they had to send one of his family members he was jealous of to go search for him. The flashbacks of his parents bragging about his cousin being so smart and wishes their own son is just like him started to come back to him. That’s what annoyed him; his parents didn’t want him because he wasn’t as smart as his cousin but he managed to deal with it whenever news about his cousin started picking up. There is a reason why he hasn’t visits him for a while but now that he is here, he just feels anger towards him but this is not the right way for him to act towards his cousin. He didn’t do anything it’s just his parents but now the Ranger Union is bragging about him too. Is everyone against him now because he is not smart? When he made it to the rank he is now, they were happy for him however, they shrugged it off as if it was nothing then gone off fangirling over his damn cousin. What the hell man, do you hate him that much?
Growling underneath his breath, Kouichi took a long sigh before responding to him. “How annoying. They put me on these tests as if they doubt my skills and they sent you to go find me.” He murmured before looking away. “Well it’s great to see you. We haven’t seen each other for a while now huh? How long has it been?” He tried his best to sound excited to see his cousin but it must be failing on him due to him hesitating a few seconds whenever he finishes his sentence. “Interesting Pokemon you have by the way. I always wanted to catch a Deino but I never had time to catch one.” He confessed since it’s the truth, he has been busy, running around checking all the Rangers in the Unova region, barely having time to catch new Pokemon for his team or to take a break. Why does his cousin have to always be better then him and now that he is a Ranger, this makes it ten times worse on his side since the Ranger Union is against him now.
Ryuunosuke watched his cousin's face go from confused to irritation. Ryuu could see his cousin's irritation better then his confusion. He was scowling a little and he growled, where as his confusion only looked like a raised eye brow. Ryuunosuke assumed that he must be the cause of this, or maybe he was the cause of the confusion. However, it could be that Kouichi is mad at the Union. That very well could be it. It still could be his sudden appearance. It could be a combination of all of the above.
Either way Ryuunosuke wished he could show his emotions like that. Be able to make a facial expression to tell the world how he was felling. All of his expressions looked like glares if he put any energy into them, so he didn't. He honestly wondered what it would feel like to move your face in those ways. His parents had said that he wasn't born with the ability to show emotions, because of how smart he was. If he was so smart wouldn't he be able to figure out how to do it. Guess not... He wished he was like Kouichi displaying his emotions... Like that.
Kouichi explained his irritation was towards the Ranger Union not him after a few minutes. Ryuunosuke guessed that the Ranger Union probably didn't mean any harm by it, they just didn't have enough Rangers, and Ryuu remember accidentally telling the Union that he hadn't seen his cousin in forever, and was wondering how he was doing... Oops... The Union can be so nosey sometimes. Oh and his cousin is already on the next topic.
"It has been a very long time Kouichi, I have missed seeing you. I am sorry, I asked the Union how you were doing once... And they probably set this up. Ryuu bowed his apology having no other way to display that he really was sorry.
When Kouichi mentioned Ryuu's Pokémon, Miyako bit Ryuunosuke's hand just hard enough to make it hurt. "Oww..." It sounded like it was an after thought instead of a reaction to the pain. It really did hurt, that was all the emotion he was able to display on the outside. "Sorry Miyako... I should have done this from the beginning." Miyako let go of his hand, and rubbed her head agenst it.
"Kouichi, this is Miyako my Partner Pokémon, He patted his Deino's head, affectionately, "This is Parnex my runner, With his other hand he petted his Rapidash's mane of fire. "And this is Suteto my flyer." Ryuu's Flygon nuzzled his back with his head, "and my fighter." He added as an after thought.
Miyako went over to Kouichi and nibbled at his hand. Ryuunosuke's mouth twiched upward, "She likes you..."
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So that’s it, he mentioned to the Ranger Union that he missed him? He never suspected his cousin to miss him that much just to show off how smart he is to him and on top of it, why would the Ranger Union go all this way just to have the two of them meet up with each other. If they had to, they could heave easily just tell him and he’ll have to deal with his cousin. This is all just a mess and it’s making his head spin with questioning.
“This is confusing but whatever.” Shrugging it off, Kouichi brought his attention back to Ryuu’s Pokemon. He sure does have a nice team, two dragon type Pokemon huh? He only has one Dragon type sadly but it’s alright, he can learn more about Dragon type Pokemon by hanging around with his Haxorus. He bent down to the Miyako, lifting up his hand as he attempted to pet the creature on its head after it nibbled his hand. “Hey little guy, you have a great trainer. I can tell he is treating you well.” He said before looking over to his Infernape who is waiting patiently by his side. “This is Shiro, my Infernape. He is one of my best fighters on my team.” Kouichi said to his cousin.
Shou gave a slight nod but only to jump a few inches away from Kouichi as the pokeball on Kouichi’s belt had began to open. The bright light of that came from the pokeball appeared Kouichi’s Braviary however, another pokeball had opened as well, matter a fact, all of his Pokemon appeared by his side. This had made Kouichi jump back after realizing 6 of his Pokemon that he has on him had decided to appear by his side. This had nearly made him fall off his feet from the shock. “Oh hi guys, um I guess you want me to introduce you?” Although he was a bit annoyed that his Pokemon wanted to meet his cousin since he is so perfect but whatever. Kouichi sighed before he started pointing to each Pokemon that appeared from his pokeball. “The Lucario is Kenshin, Braviary is Shou which you probably met before, Cyril my Leafeon, Katsu my Zoroark, and Zero my Buizel.” ----------- On Hand:
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