"Alright then..." Phoebe replied, a bit discouraged. If only she had her Lucario with her! She'd taught him the ability to climb rocky walls while carrying a person, but it would certainly work just as well up a tree.
Oh well, she thought to herself, At least I have Roxy and Luke. If I can find a low enough branch then there'll be no need for worry over not having Luna' here.
Indeed, there was a somewhat low branch nearby. SOmewhat high, but low enough. It was obviously too high for Phoebe to reach alone, but her plan was not at all lost.
"Roxy, stay," commanded Phoebe. The Arcanine froze, as still as the trees themselves, and lowered her head to the ground. Ever so carefully, her master stood up on her high back and reached upward, arms held out for the branch. Steady... Steady... Yes! Her hands were tightly gripped onto the branch, and the bark's form made it easy to keep that grip.
"Zel-Buiz!" chuttered Luke nervously from Phoebe's shoulder. She'd pulled herself onto the branch with some effort. Roxy was still on the ground, and had not moved at all since Phoebe told her to stay, determined to obey by her firm loyalty. Phoebe pulled the red, gleaming Pokeball from her belt and opened it, absorbing Roxy in its bright light. The Arcanine was recalled, and Phoebe was ready to jump through the still thick branches above to reach the end of this accurcursed wood.