How did those words sound oddly familiar?
Dongshu was a little dumbfounded. It seemed Fire Emperor had said something similar before.
Wait a second!
Only then did Dongshu realize—could Fire Emperor or Suicune have been waiting for them on that road?!
Dongshu did not ask any further questions and simply nodded helplessly.
He put away the map, turned, and followed Raikou in the direction opposite the forest shortcut to Saffron City.
Wartortle, Happiny, and Gastly immediately followed close behind. Raikou walked along the outermost edge like the most loyal guard, faint lightning flickering around him as he remained vigilant for any disturbance nearby.
The group left Vermilion City and entered the wilderness forest. Yet before they had gone very far, an elegant yet icy blue figure was already standing in wait on the forest path ahead.
Suicune.
The embodiment of the north wind and purification, his crystal-like mane drifted gently in the forest breeze. His translucent body glowed with a cool radiance, and his tranquil, rippleless eyes carried an unquestionable majesty.
The moment their eyes met, the air itself seemed to freeze.
Raikou stepped forward, golden lightning bursting silently beneath his paws as it formed a stark confrontation with the chill surrounding Suicune.
"You came after all," Raikou said in a deep voice.
"It's my turn." Suicune's voice was clear as an icy spring. "That was our agreement."
Raikou: "----"
He looked at Little One beside him, feeling rather reluctant to part.
After traveling together for so many days, he, who had always wandered the wilderness alone, had come to like this feeling.
Helping Pokémon with Little One, traveling together while carrying out the Ho-Oh Guard's duties, cooking together, eating together, resting beneath the starry night together.
Sigh...
Raikou sighed helplessly inwardly. Though reluctant, he was willing to honor their