by Switch » Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:25 am
In the mountainous region of Guilin, Ryo is walking along a dirt road next to a turquoise-blue river.
Without warning, the wind starts to pick up and storm clouds gather. The dark sky overhead is lit suddenly by a flash of lightning which is soon followed by a rumble of thunder. Heavy drops of rain begin to fall. "I'd better hurry!" Ryo exclaims worriedly, quickening his pace. Soon the once-peaceful river has been transformed into a muddy torrent.
Suddenly he peers into the river, and his lips curl back in horror. He looks again but there's no doubt about it - there it is, being carried along, helpless and vulnerable in the dangerous current. It is up to him to perform a rescue. Without a thought for his own safety, he tosses aside his backpack and plunges into the frigid and raging waters. Fiercely, he swims through the river, fighting against the powerful current. After a long struggle, he eventually manages to drag himself onto a riverbank and collapses there, exhausted.
Many minutes later, he finds the energy to pull himself up, and notices that the storm has passed. But his attention turns immediately to the object of his rescue - is it unharmed?
Then Ryo groans in despair as he uncurls his tightly-clasped fingers, his dream of completing his collection going up in smoke as he splits open the capsule: "Crap, another Super Ball!"
Switch has received 2 thanks from: FlagshipFighter, Mr357