The forest canopy above Johto shimmered faintly, a subtle static charge running through the air. Leaves twitched unnaturally, and small arcs of electricity occasionally sparked between branches. Even from a distance, I could see the nervous movement of wild Pokémon—Pachirisu and Mareep darting between trees, their fur and wool bristling with energy.
I crouched beside Infernape, flames low but alert. Hydreigon circled overhead, wings slicing the charged air, while Talonflame flitted between treetops, wings humming as sparks danced around. Garchomp's claws dug into the ground, sensing subtle vibrations, and Ceruledge hovered, blade vibrating faintly as it resonated with the electrical field. Heatran's massive presence radiated steady warmth, counteracting localized electrical surges.
"This is stronger than yesterday," I muttered, scanning the holographic anomaly map. Red nodes pulsed intensely, indicating primary electrical disturbances, while yellow nodes highlighted secondary zones where minor fires were already igniting. "Core team, stay sharp. Trainers, be ready for deployment immediately. Prioritize stabilization and Pokémon safety."
The six League trainers quickly released their Pokémon. Jolteon sparked with controlled energy, Manectric's mane flared, Ampharos's light pulsed steadily, Venusaur's vines shifted to direct currents safely, Breloom moved to stabilize the soil, and Flygon hovered for aerial observation. They mirrored my core team's readiness.
I raised a hand. "Hydreigon, map high-voltage paths through the treetops. Talonflame, monitor the fires caused by electrical discharges. Infernape, Typhlosion H, and Heatran, control any flare-ups. Ceruledge and Garchomp, stabilize terrain and deflect debris. Trainers, deploy your Pokémon strategically."
Hydreigon arced above, wings slicing through charged air, detecting dangerous arcs. Talonflame flared wings, sending small controlled gusts to disperse sparks. Infernape nudged erratic Mareep toward safer zones. Typhlosion H and Heatran contained small forest fires sparked by electricity. Ceruledge deflected falling branches, while Garchomp reinforced soil disrupted by electric bursts.
A loud crack echoed through the canopy—a wild Electivire had been pushed into a frenzy by the electrical pulses. Its eyes glowed bright yellow, sparks flying uncontrollably. Hydreigon swooped in, wings generating controlled wind to slow its charge. Talonflame hovered above, flames low but ready to react.
"Infernape, Typhlosion H—contain without harming! Ceruledge, shield trainers!" I commanded.
Infernape leapt forward, creating a ring of controlled flames to guide Electivire's movement. Typhlosion H flared heat strategically, herding the Pokémon away from other wild Pokémon. Ceruledge intercepted flying debris and redirected stray sparks, protecting the trainers below. Heatran's radiated warmth helped stabilize the surrounding soil, reducing the chance of electrical flare-ups from conductive ground.
Supporting trainers moved in coordination. Jolteon discharged minor arcs into grounded channels, Manectric directed excess energy safely, Ampharos stabilized nearby Pokémon, Venusaur and Breloom controlled vegetation to prevent spark propagation, and Flygon relayed Electivire's movements to the rest of the team.
After several tense minutes, the Electivire calmed, electrical surges contained. I crouched beside Infernape, who nudged my side, flames flickering in quiet acknowledgment. Hydreigon circled overhead, Talonflame hovered, Ceruledge floated, Garchomp flexed, and Heatran's pulse radiated calm energy.
"Zone partially stabilized," I said. "But the electrical anomalies are spreading. We need rapid redeployment to prevent further escalation. Trainers, stay alert and maintain formation."
The supporting trainers nodded, recovering quickly from the initial shock. "Understood, Alex," said the Jolteon trainer. "We'll follow your lead."
As we moved deeper into the forest, another series of sparks erupted from a nearby clearing. A group of wild Ampharos and Electabuzz were entangled in erratic energy, causing minor fires and panicked movement.
"Core team, formation Delta," I commanded. "Hydreigon and Talonflame cover aerial oversight. Infernape, Typhlosion H, Heatran, contain fires. Garchomp and Ceruledge, secure terrain and redirect wildlife. Trainers, contain peripheral hazards."
Hydreigon swooped, wings generating gusts that dispersed sparks. Talonflame flitted between treetops, nudging electrical arcs into safe channels. Infernape and Typhlosion H controlled fire spread, guiding panicked Pokémon toward calmer zones. Heatran radiated controlled warmth, preventing soil conductivity spikes. Garchomp reinforced soft patches, while Ceruledge deflected falling debris.
Minutes of careful coordination passed. Sparks diminished, fires extinguished, and Pokémon returned to normal behavior. I exhaled, scanning the map. "Electrical pulse dampened for now. But these anomalies are persistent—this is a multi-region pattern, and it will continue unless we trace the source."
Hydreigon circled higher, wings angled for observation. Talonflame perched nearby, flames low. Ceruledge floated in calm orbit, blade humming. Garchomp dug lightly into the forest floor, claws sensing subtle tremors. Infernape nudged my shoulder, flames flickering like a quiet affirmation. Heatran's presence radiated steady warmth, stabilizing localized energy.
I turned to the trainers. "Good work. This was a controlled operation, but anomalies will continue to escalate. Monitor Pokémon behavior, report deviations, and maintain formation. Our next zone contains higher-voltage disturbances and minor magma interactions—prepare for rapid adaptation."
The Jolteon trainer nodded, eyes sharp. "We're ready. Just give the command."
I allowed a brief smile, keeping my focus forward. "Then let's move. Johto is large, but with precision, observation, and coordinated deployment, we'll stabilize each zone—one pulse at a time."
The core team surged forward with Infernape leading, flames dancing, Hydreigon slicing through the charged air, Talonflame flitting beside, Ceruledge and Garchomp ready for terrain and debris control, Heatran radiating controlled energy. The supporting trainers followed in formation, Pokémon aligned perfectly, ready for the next electrical surge.
The anomalies were relentless, but with strategy, coordination, and Elite Four-level strength, I knew we were prepared. Johto was under disruption—but not for long.