Asia Island.
Ash, Brock, Misty, and Flula had already learned about the abnormal changes in the Orange Archipelago from the television.
However, before they could learn more about the situation, the TV signal disappeared.
Ash could not wait any longer.
Fang Yuan seemed to have gone alone to investigate the cause of the anomaly.
Although he knew he was not very strong and might only hold Fang Yuan back, Ash felt that he could not simply stand by and do nothing.
If things were truly as Fang Yuan had said—if the legends were real and the anomaly had been caused by the Three Legendary Birds going berserk—then they should be able to help as well.
For example... by using the Sea Flute to summon Lugia!
"It's up to you... Flula!"
Under the heavy snowfall, the sea near Asia Island had frozen over. Wrapped up tightly, Ash and the others arrived at the spot closest to the ocean.
By then, quite a few Wild Pokémon had already gathered there, gazing toward Ice Island.
Flula, the Priestess of the Legend Festival, held the Sea Flute she had taken from the thatched hut with a devout expression. She intended to use Lugia's Song to summon Lugia.
"I'm starting!" Flula took a deep breath and began to play the flute.
"????..."
The next second, a melodious flute tune rang out. Many Wild Pokémon were drawn to it, while Ash and the others watched Flula nervously...
Could it really summon Lugia?
"This is the most devout flute melody in decades. No matter where Lugia is, it should respond to the sound..."
Who was that?
A voice suddenly sounded. Ash and the others whipped around, while Flula alone continued playing earnestly.
"I am the guardian of Asia Island Shrine."
A pink, upright Pokémon wearing a crown