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someone just chucked a rock through my window with this story attached to it
The stench of sulfur assaults my senses as I travel up the Wela Volcano trail. Nothing could have possibly prepared me for the toll that the weather is taking on my body, but hopefully it'll be worth it in the end. I'm on the lookout for a rare flower that grows around the top of volcano after an active eruption dies off, which is said to be able to cure any ailment. Likely nonsense, but it fetches quite a heavy price in underground auctions, so I would say that it's worth the trouble. I can understand why too, this place is off limits and extremely volatile at this time of the year...
Regardless, I continue traversing through the smooth, yet somehow rocky terrain; the sweltering heat may be taking its hold on me but it's no big deal. There aren't many pokemon around today, which makes sense, they were likely scared away by the eruption, but I still feel like I'm being watched every time I turn around. It's hard not to be a little paranoid while you're breaking so many rules at once, but I don't want to go back empty handed either. One thing is for certain though, I can absolutely hear a feint skittering sound coming from nearby, which is a bit concerning. I should leave, but I'm already so close to the peak where the flower should be; I can't turn back now...
With sweat spilling down my back, leaving stains my clothing, I arrive at the peak of the volcano. The sulfury smell is overpowering here, and all I can see are red rocks scattered about the area, with vents spewing out plumes of smoke next to where the flower should grow. Covering my mouth with my hand, I start to search around for the illusive plant, hoping to find it soon before I pass out. As I look around, I notice something glowing in the distance, a slight red glow, which must be the flower! There it is!
