Beside the road stood a low, bare, rocky hill.
Though called a hill, it was actually only a dozen or so meters high. Halfway up, behind several large rocks, was a well-hidden, pitch-black opening just wide enough for one person!
Through the torrential rain, the three climbed the hill, ran straight to the opening, and filed inside.
Once inside, they discovered that the cave was small, with only this one entrance. It was oval overall and looked to measure only a dozen or so square meters.
This had probably once been the den of some wild Pokémon, but perhaps that Pokémon had moved elsewhere, leaving the place seemingly abandoned. Only a thick layer of dried grass remained inside, with no signs of habitation or even the slightest unpleasant smell.
All the signs suggested that the cave's previous owner must have left a long time ago.
Though small, the cave had just enough room for the three of them.
Best of all, because the entrance faced away from the typhoon, the powerful wind did not blow inside, and even the torrential rain flowed away down the slope.
The entrance was like an invisible barrier, isolating the cave's interior from the world outside.
Here, free of the wind and rain, all three finally let out long breaths of relief.
Seeing how bedraggled they all looked, Xia You and Misty suddenly burst out laughing. Their laughter proved infectious, and even the corners of Bea's mouth rose slightly.
Those were heartfelt smiles at having successfully escaped disaster.
But as they laughed, Misty suddenly shivered.
Only then did they realize that they were soaked from head to toe. If they did not get warm quickly, their bodies would never withstand it!
Looking around, Xia You said, "There are plenty of branches and dry grass here.