There was no denying it, they were hopelessly lost.

"This isn't good." Tobin tapped his Pokedex lightly as a frown tugged on the corner of his lips. The sun would be setting soon, and after that, it would no longer be safe to travel. He tapped his Pokedex again, hoping that the device would somehow work. However, due to the broken communication lines, it didn't and the coordinator let out a defeated sigh. "Sorry everyone, but Alice is right. We're lost and the maps on our Pokedexes won't be of any use." The boy deflated, his eyes flitting to Dusk and Poppy. 

The baby Pokemon were so innocent, it just wasn't fair, them having to endure this. It wasn't fair at all and despite his dislike for grudges and vengeance, he wanted the rockets to pay for what they had done as well and for the pain they had caused everyone. 

"This sucks," Rai folded both hands over her chest in a defiant manner before turning to look at Flame. The Quilava hopped out of her bag and made his way towards the younger Pokemon. "Should we just keep walking, we're bound to get somewhere, right?"

"No, we'd reach somewhere eventually, but where...well, we won't know. It's not very safe, Rai." Tobin frowned.

The trainer sighed in reply. "Alright, alright, any bright ideas, guys?"

Scott suggested that he and Tobin go find a tree while the girls find a place to camp. Rai stared at the boy before a grin lit up her face. "Mhm, sounds like a plan. Good idea, Rival." She beamed before giving Scott a thumbs up and an eager nod of the head. 

The coordinator wasn't fond of the idea, but it was their best bet so he agreed as well. "Nice thinking, Scott."

Then Scott asked if Flame could come along and Rai turned to look at her partner. The Quilava stared back, as if saying that it was her call. He was eager to help their new friends, but if push came to shove, he would have preferred tagging along with his trainer. "So, whaddya say, pal? You up for it, you could help keep wild Pokemon away from the tree." Rai gave him a smile. "It'd be a big help." Flame stared back for a few moments before nodding his head and making his way towards the boys. "Don't worry Scott, we'll take care of Poppy. Both of you better not fall, alright?" With that said the girl turned to Alice with a smile. "Let's do this." 

The little water type ran up to her and Rai ruffled Poppy's feathers affectionately before picking her up. "Aww, isn't she adorable, Alice?" The girl asked with a chuckle before she began walking off. "So, where do you think we should set up camp? There? There? Or maybe up on that hill?" The trainer began wandering farther away without a care in the world, anyways they knew where Tobin and Scott would be so it was no problem at all. 

"Deciding is harder than I thought, any ideas?" She ran a hand over the soft feathers of Poppy's head before pausing so Alice could catch up. Rai turned to the baby water type, "Poppy, if you like, you can ride in my bag." She offered kindly before she and Alice resumed their walk.

The duo continued walking for some time before Rai looked at Alice with a grin. "Hey, that grassy place looks good. There aren't any trees so it'd be perfect for star gazing and setting up camp." They were kind of far from where Tobin and Scott were, but Rai figured it would be worth it. 

Meanwhile Tobin and Scott made their way towards the tree. The coordinator looked at the newly dubbed trainer with a kind smile then at flame. "We better be careful and thanks for the help Flame. If we get high enough we should be able to see farther, but we shouldn't go too high or else the branches won't be as sturdy." The quilava nodded it's head before it circled around the tree protectively. 

Little did they know, everything could change in the blink of an eye.

Tobin stared at the setting sun, then at Scott. "Are you ready, Scott?"