The Kanto Region and the Johto Region were connected, sharing the Indigo Plateau, which acted like a dividing line separating the two regions. But a stretch of sea lay between the Kanto Region and the Hoenn Region. This was Heath's first time seeing the ocean of the Pokémon world, and he had to admit it was so breathtaking that he lost himself for a moment.
The scenery here was beautiful: the azure sea and the bird Pokémon that flew through the sky from time to time. Heath spotted a Wingull, then saw a figure on the water that looked enormous even from high above. That was probably a Wailord, a Pokémon that certainly counted as immense.
The sun hanging high in the sky and the distant clouds all came into Heath's view. The sea was a little dazzling as it reflected the sunlight, and the fresh sea breeze blowing into his face left him feeling refreshed and at ease. No wonder so many people said everyone ought to see the ocean at least once in their life. That sense of awe really was unforgettable.
But his fear of heights still gripped Heath's heart. Fortunately, Dragonite's claws held him very securely. Just as Heath was starting to panic, he noticed Dragonite pull him backward. The next second, he was flung into the air, letting out a scream like a groundhog's. Then Dragonite caught him, while Nami watched him with a smile. Heath rubbed his violently pounding chest and gasped for breath. That feeling just now had nearly killed him on the spot.
"Dragonite are very proud Pokémon, you know. You said he flew slowly, so of course Ada had to prove himself. But Ada is still very well-behaved. He only gave you a scare." Nami looked delighted as she laughed. Heath