"Well, well, what a detection range!" Wing had only just crossed the elevated bridge onto Sol Island when he noticed the Sea Melody glowing faintly. His spirits lifted, and he immediately knew that the People of the Water were on this island.
The closer he got to the Pokémon Center, the brighter the Sea Melody shone. Excitement surged through Wing, and he couldn't resist running his tongue over his scarlet lips. "The People of the Water! Let's see what's so special about this ancient people!"
With a screech, Wing brought the car to a stop. He looked at the Pokémon Center's sparse, dim lights, then at the dazzling Sea Melody in his hand. Nodding in satisfaction, he got out, bypassed the front entrance, and headed into the rear courtyard.
The guest rooms overlooked the Pokémon Center's rear courtyard. Looking up at the neatly staggered little balconies, Wing gave a rakish smile and extended his right hand, pointing the Sea Melody toward each balcony in turn. Before long, when he aimed it at the third balcony on the top floor, its glow grew noticeably brighter. So did his eyes.
Wing closed his fingers, put away the Sea Melody, and flicked out a Poké Ball, releasing Ariados. They had clearly done this many times before, because Ariados needed no instructions. It immediately shot a white thread around the balcony railing. Wing wrapped his arms around Ariados as it reeled in the thread and pushed off with its legs. In the blink of an eye, it was clinging to the outside wall of the balcony. Wing flipped forward and landed steadily on the balcony.
"Well now, already asleep? That'll save me some of my drugs!" Wing peered through the window and reached out to ease it open. But the moment he opened a