Legends Legacy

Chapter 11: Metal Makes Mon Mad

Blue looked at the map for the millionth time, more annoyed than ever. The rushing rapids of the waterfall bore into the Bidoof's head as he tried to focus on his surroundings. The water crashed down into the lake far below, shredding his concentration. Blue hoped the entrance wasn't down there. The climb wouldn't be fun.

"You're sure it's here?" Pana asked for the millionth time. She looked around the rivermouth, to see no sign on a dungeon entrance. Scales was stomping around, trying to find some kind of hidden door, and Rio had been standing near the edge with his eyes closed.

"That's what Mr. Thesus said!" Blue shouted back, unable to hold his frustration back. After a long few days trek, they finally get to the spot marked on the map, the spot Mr. Thesus told them about, only to find nothing. It was maddening! If they messed this up, Blue's dream would be dead. He couldn't let that happen. He wouldn't.

"Nothing on this side," Scales said, ceasing his stomping. "What are we looking for?"

"Metal," Blue said. "Anything metal. A clang, some rust, anything!"

Blue looked back to Rio, who was now crouching near the edge. The Bidoof watched as he stuck his head over the cliff, staring into the lake below. It made Blue really nervous, but the others didn't seem phased.

"Do you think he's screwing with us?" Pana asked.

"No," Blue answered immediately. "He's always serious. If he intended to turn you in without a chance, he would have just done it."

Rio took a step back from the cliff, summoning his Bone Rush. He twirled it around absently, clearly thinking about something.

"Then what the hell!" Pana growled, as the Riolu stabbed his bone into the soft dirt. He tested it, pulling it towards him. The bone remained firmly rooted as the Riolu nodded his approval.

"Hey Rio?" Blue asked. "What are-"

Without warning, Rio grabbed one end of his staff, and took a step over the cliff. The Riolu plummeted, staff in hand.

"RIO!" Blue shouted running over to where he jumped. He didn't notice that the staff was still rooted in the ground af first, to distracted by his new friend and teammates apparent suicide attempt. The staff had gone limp at the top, stretching to follow its master over the abyss. Blue stared at the makeshift anchor as the rest of his team rushed over to see.

"What?" Rio shouted over the waterfall. Blue carefully peered over to see Rio just fine, dangling by his makeshift rope bone.

"When did you learn how to do that?" Pana asked, just as confused as Blue was.

"Just now! Cool, right!"

"Why didn't you warn us?" Blue asked, still in shock.

"Got excited," he answered. "Feels like Scales thought it was funny."

Blue turned back around to see the Hakamo-o sniggering, his scales clanking together as he tried to shut up. Unfortunately, Pana heard him too. Without warning she slammed her paw right in his stomach. The dragon crumpled, wheezing in agony.

"It was..." Scales wheezed in pain. That only made the Pancham more angry. She punched him again, this time in the back of the head. The dragon didn't seem as hurt by the second blow, head only slightly bobbing.

Blue turned his gaze back to Rio, who was now swinging by his makeshift bone-rope. He watched as the Riolu hit the wall, and heard the clang of metal ring out around them.

"Found it!"

The bone shrunk back in on itself, pulling Rio back from his reckless experiment. His grin didn't let up as he pulled himself back from the brink, clearly excited.