"We have a grave situation on our hands, my children." Firegill began. "You are all familar with the four Guardian Stones of our world: the Lightning Topaz, the Flaming Ruby, the Ocean Sapphire, and the Terra Emerald..."
We nodded, because our parents had always told us that if the four stones were present at Celebi's Shrine in the center of the forest, there would be peace.
"What happened?" I asked.
"A few nights ago, some evil humans entered the forest and took the stones from the shrine. Then, they hid them in four well guarded caves throughout the world." Firegill continued. "Why they want them, I do not know, but know this: The humans have devised many evil creatures and traps to keep others from taking the stones.
"I'm going to try and get the stones back!" I cried, appalled by the mere fact that the very stones that guarded our forest were gone. The others nodded in agreement.
"So...you accept the quest of getting the stones back?" Firegill asked me.
"I will...although we don't know where the caves are." I stammered.
"Then I have some information for you..." and Firegill blew out a wisp of smoke into the room, which formed into an image of four humans walking on a path. "These four humans are going to be entering the forest soon...but do not be afraid...they just wish to stop and rest here on their travels." He paused to blow another puff of smoke into the room, which formed the image of a male human with a hat on his head. I also noticed that a Pikachu was sitting on the human's shoulder, content. "This human knows the location of the first cave, so when he and his companions arrive, find their camp and speak with him. Understand?"
