rock, ice, and steel, oh my!

[these_balls]

PALLET TOWN
DAY 19/12. 19:41.

"Professor Elm, come listen to this!" After patting a friendly little Charmander on the head, Elm carried over a tray of two mugs to the small table in Oak's laboratory. They had a third mug sitting by the little stove in the kitchen as they awaited their third guest, but until then, it was just the two professors, having a little get-together. Oak sat in his favorite chair, a book propped open in his lap. As the younger professor joined him, he began to explain. "Long ago," he read, "an ancient Pokémon pulled the continents into position with ropes. Once the continents were settled, an image had been created, depicting three Pokémon: The first was Regirock, grand and solid, made of clay. The second, Regice, from the land of frozen water, ice. The third, Registeel, from fire and magma. These three Pokémon were so powerful at the ancient people were afraid, and thus, they knew they had to seal them away." Elm looked over from his mug of hot chocolate, raising an eyebrow. He knew of the legend, but why was Oak reading it now? Better yet, how did he get a copy of that book? Oak smiled, but after a quick sip to wet his lips, he was quick to continue. "Using ancient magic, they sealed the first pokémon away in Snowpoint Temple, while the three created from it were soon taken away to a new land. Regirock, Regice, and Registeel were then sealed in three chambers, kept away from all of mankind to prevent the destruction of our Earth. When together, they would evolve into Regigigas, which the townspeople feared would only result in destruction. The ancient townspeople hoped that one day a trainer would be strong enough to train that Ancient Pokémon, and with that, the three sealed away. Those sealed chambers rumored to be located in present-day Hoenn." Looking back up, Oak stroked his chin. The idea that ancient, destructive pokémon were sealed away that close to where they were was actually rather unbelievable, but knowing what they had witnessed in all of their years: unbelievable was just another possibility. Judging by the look of contemplation on Elm's face, the idea caught him off guard as well. But he was quick to bring up a speculation: "You don't suspect that the rumors are true, do you?" he asked. "Because if so... there's a chance either one of our newcomers or one of the trainers--or even a Rocket--would be able to find a piece to this mystery. And if that happened..." "All doom would be to befall the Earth," Oak answered. "If no trainer is around to control them, the mere releasing of such a pokémon would only result in destruction." Elm set his cup down, folding both hands together. "You wouldn't suppose the latest changes to the weather are resulting in this, are you?" he asked. "My assistant mentioned something about the blizzard being an unforeseen weather change." Oak frowned at this. "It's... been a long while since we've had snow growing this quickly. I had suspected another Lugia encounter myself, but if it's Regice..." Elm frowned. "It couldn't... No one's found signs on this legend even being a certainty. We're probably getting worked up over nothing." "Certainly. After all, it's just a legend." Both professors leaned back, retrieved their hot chocolate, and took a sip in unison. And, as if on some sort of dark, fateful cue, the door swung open, revealing a man in a heavy coat, shorts, and slippers. It only took a second for the two professors to recognize him. "Professor Birch!" "Hey, guys! Sorry I'm a little bit late! But you won't believe what happened on my way here!" The third professor shut the door and began removing his layers, completely undisturbed by the fact that his legs had remained bare in the snowy climate. "But apparently one of my scientists found some hidden clues in the Desert Ruins that point to a legendary pokémon!" Oak's eyes widened. Elm almost choked on his drink. But neither spoke, letting Birch stare at them in a confused silence before he continued. "You guys know of the legend of Regigigas, right?" Oak frowned instantly. They were doomed.

( It's the end of the world as we know it... )

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