[h3][color=ec5334]Alodi the Delphox[/color][/h3][b][Altepa Desert][/b]

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The cough sent shivers down the Fire-type's spine, fear striking into his heart. [color=ec5334][i]We need to hurry.[/i][/color]

More cries echoed out, surrounding the pair on all sides. The calls continued, drawing closer. [color=ec5334][i]This is not good. Neither of us are prepared for this.[/i][/color] Speaking as loudly as he could manage without letting too much sand into his lungs, he conveyed their situation to Piper, [color=ec5334]"They have us surrounded. Our best option is to press onward in a straight line to our right. If you need, I can carry you. However, I will need to put you down once we encounter—"[/color]

Another roar, and it was significantly closer than the last time. A bright flash of light could be seen before them—fire! The figure, while obscured, was very obviously a fire-type, with a wreath of flames towards the top of its form. 

Throwing its head back, the Pokémon before them shrieked before aiming a [color=fcde1a][b][FLAMETHROWER][/b][/color] towards the group! Alodi instantly reacted, throwing himself over the Skitty, allowing the flames to scorch his back.