Within a hazy, distorted space, streaks of black light clamped around a battered, weathered High Tower like chains.
The base of the tower seemed to tread water, sending ripples through the space, ring after ring...
The center of those dim ripples resembled the entrance to an abyss, dragging the High Tower ever downward, only to be held back by another spatial fluctuation.
Rumble...
Faint sparks flickered at the tower's tip...
The airship landed on the outskirts of Nimbasa City. Outside the Flight Platform, Ahe, a member of the Enjo Clan and an acquaintance of Yong's, was already waiting.
"Long time no see, Yong! Welcome back to Unova!"
Seeing Yong emerge from the Flight Platform, Ahe greeted him with a smile.
The two shared a brief hug, then climbed into a nearby car and headed toward the Courtyard Villa on Route 5.
"How's it going? How are preparations for this year's Fire God Festival?"
Ahe paused at the question, then smiled and said,
"A member of the Family did successfully catch a Larvesta last year. Unfortunately, that little one's potential was only average. It only received the 'Energy Infusion' ritual during the Divine Priest, which raised its level..."
Yong nodded.
He knew that the Baptism the Larvesta attending the Fire God Festival most hoped for was the Sacred Fire Inheritance...
"As for this year..."
Ahe shook his head helplessly.
"We did catch another Larvesta, but it was already on the verge of evolving when it was caught. Half a year has passed since then, and it's already evolved into Volcarona."
"Well, that really is..."
Yong could only marvel at the Enjo Clan's luck.
"Looks like you'll have to find a Trainer from outside the clan?"
Ahe nodded.
"Yes, that's our only option. Fortunately..."
He looked at Yong with a smile.