Ch.9 The Fourth Challenge

 

On the deck of the ship Curt, Erika, Avery, and Camille sit around a table discussing the last challenge.

    “I still can’t believe I let a Hypno hypnotize me, I even knew about them before hand and tried to be cautious.” Camille says still disbelieving the events of the last challenge.

    “Good job you did there, don’t worry I’ll save ya if anything else so insensitive.” Curt says before Erika punches him.

    “I hope Kara’s okay.” Avery says laying his head on the table.

     “Don’t worry I’m sure she’s okay.” Erika says trying to console him.

    “So she’s not with you right now?” Zachary asks walking up to the group.

    “I haven’t seen her since the beginning of the last challenge.” Avery says his head still lying on the table. “I see; I hoped to ask her a few questions.” Zachary says trying to walk off.

    “Wait, what questions did you want to ask?” Camille asks looking intensely at Zachary.

    “Nothing important just some stuff about a scyther.” Zachary says answering her before walking off.

    “He’s hiding something.” Camille whispers to herself watching him walk off.

Suddenly a loud voice comes over the loud speaker.

    “Hello trainers, we’ll be arriving at Floe Island within the hour, so get ready for the next challenge.” The captain says over the speakers.

As the boat approaches the island the balloon sets off from the boat as it gets into the docks.

    “Hello trainers!” Bill yells from the balloon alongside Celio, Daisy and a random figure. “Today, we’ve got a special guest, former member of the elite four Lorelei.” Bill says pointing at the figure.

The figure steps up in front of Bill grabbing the microphone from him revealing a red haired woman in a black dress.

    “What was I doing again?” the woman asks holding the microphone.

    “Um, m-m-m-miss Lorelei, you have to explain the challenge.” Celio explains to her.

    “Oh, yes.” Lorelei says before changing her stance “Listen up, today the twenty-eight remaining competitors will have a scavenger hunt inside the Icefall Cave.” Lorelei says in a more authoritative voice “Inside the cave there are fake mini-eggs hidden trough out the cave, each egg is marked with a specific number; that number, that’s how many points that egg is worth.” She says holding up an egg with a five stamped on the bottom of it. “Out of the twenty-eight of you who remain only half of you will move on.” She says as walks to the back and hands the microphone back to Bill before standing next to Daisy. “Was that right?” Lorelei asks Daisy in the same tone as before.

    “Yes, that was perfect.” Daisy says confused by the shift in tone.

    “Okay trainers we’re gonna head off to the Icefall Cave, the challenge will start in thirty minutes.” Bill says while the balloon floats off towards the caves.

A few minutes later Curt and Avery stand outside the Poke’mart waiting for the challenge to start and the others to finish up inside.

    “I wonder if Kara’s been kicked out yet?” Avery says sulking on the ground alongside Curt.

    “Don’t worry, she’s a pretty capable trainer I’m sure she’s okay.” Curt says dismissive of Avery’s worry.

    “Were back.” Erika says walking out of the poke‘mart alongside Camille.

    “We’ve got bags to carry the eggs in, so we don’t drop any.” Camille says holding a few see through plastic bags.

    “You got too many there are six bags, and there are only four of us.” Curt says looking at the bags confused by their number.

    “You idiot these are for Kara and Zachary.” Erika says punching Curt in the head.

    “Well I insisted we get them; Avery would’ve been sad if we forgot about Kara, and well I though Zachary would need one.” Camille says holding the bags.

    “If you ask me it sound like someone’s got a crush.” Erika says teasing Camille.

    “No I don’t I’m just being considerate to one of our friends; as a scientist I’m immune to such follies.” Camille says while adjusting her glasses embarrassed by Erika’s statement.

    “Well it’s nice to be thought of” Kara says walking up to the group.

    “Kara, so did you move on from the last challenge.” Avery says rushing up to her.

    “Don’t worry; I’ll be fine on my own from here on out.” Kara says walking past Avery.

    “Kara, what do you mean on your own?”Avery asks walking up to her again.

    “Well, I think I’ll work by myself from here on out considering how many contestants have been eliminated. It’s been fun Avery see ya later.” Kara says as she grabs a bag from Camille and runs off towards the Icefall Cave.

Avery stands in place stunned by her statement, before Curt walks up to him and grabs his shoulder.

    “Don’t worry dude it’ll be fine.” Curt says trying to reassure Avery.

As the group gathers at the mouth of the Icefall cave and finds Zachary.

    “Hey Zachary.” Curt yells out approaching him alongside the others.

    “Huh, you guys again, what is it?” Zachary says confused by their approach.

    “We’ve got a bag for you to help out with the challenge.” Erika says while holding up a bag to his face.

    “Thanks, I hope you’ll do well in the challenge, I still wanna battle you Curt.” Zachary says holding the bag while staring at Curt. “See ya later guys.” Zachary says before walking off into the crowd.

 Meanwhile the balloon falls from the mountain whit a giant countdown clock strapped to the bottom of it while a large mass of Magnemite fly into the cave. Bill holding a button and the microphone begins addressing the crowd.

    “Let’s start the fourth challenge.” Bill yells out signaling the start of battle.

 

Next Time: Ch. 10 The Icefall Cavern