Jin arrived before Gentry could answer Kasumi's question. She was the last one they were waiting for, and now they could venture off towards Aurios.. but they still hadn't decided a path to take. As the others discussed their options, Paro spoke up. 

"We'd have to steer clear of a village near the border. They don't trust Pokemon. Or me, for that matter."

Gentry now regretted letting the young man join.. what kind of person had they taken in? A thief perhaps? Extra caution would have to be taken. He was right about one thing though, Leonias seemed like the safest route, as long as the others could stand the heat. 

[color=00a99d]"Leonias it is, then. If we travel Northeast through the center of the country we can cover the most ground looking for anything suspicious."[/color]

And so they began their journey. As they traveled, Kasumi proposed the idea to share their skills with each other. [color=00a99d]"Sharing our skills won't help us to be more trustworthy. We're all warriors here, I think it's quite clear what skills we possess."[/color] Salamence huffed in agreement, sending a puff of dust billowing off the road. 

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How long had they been travelling? It had been weeks since the group left the Phoenician castle. Soon they would finally cross the border into Leonias. Gentry was soaring above the group atop Salamence scouting the road ahead when they spotted a structure; a gate and large fortified wall in the distance. [color=00a99d]"There it is, Sal. Let's tell the others."[/color] The pair dove down, and with several powerful flaps of Salamence's wings came to a hault on the road where the rest of the group was. 

[color=00a99d]"We've reached the border. Up ahead is the gate. If what the emperor said is true they should let you all pass with no trouble. If not, it may take some negotiating."[/color]

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