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The Jagged Pass is a treacherous, vertical landscape formed by ancient lava flows from Mt. Chimney. The air here is thick with ash, and the path is a series of precarious ledges and sharp volcanic glass, making it the ultimate proving ground for a team on the verge of greatness.
As we navigated the steep descent, the Obsidian Key began to pulse with a rhythmic, deep-red light, reacting to a massive signature moving through the pass below us. It wasn't just a signal; it was an invitation.
The Evolution Surge: Breaking the Limit
The intensity of the "Abyss Breath" from the crater and the high-density training in the springs finally reached a tipping point. As a Magma splinter cell blocked our path with a wall of heavy-duty Aggron, the team didn't just fight—they transformed.
Kage's Ascension (Treecko to Grovyle) Kage moved first, his new titanium-core blade catching the dim light. As he performed a high-speed Solar Haze, his body was enveloped in a brilliant emerald light. He grew taller, leaner, and the leaf on his head sharpened into a deadly crest.
New Form: As a Grovyle, his speed has tripled, allowing him to use the "Growth-Fabric" pouch to store his gear seamlessly.
New Move: He mastered Leaf Blade, using his new physical mass to put devastating power behind his strikes.
Blaze's Spark (Torchic to Combusken) Blaze didn't want to be left behind. Seeing Kage evolve, he let out a defiant chirp that turned into a guttural roar. His small wings lengthened into powerful arms, and his legs became thick pillars of muscle.
New Form: Now a Combusken, he has transitioned from a purely ranged attacker to a "Spicy" physical brawler.
New Move: He instantly utilized Double Kick, shattering a Magma transport's reinforced plating.
Tammy's Shadow Shift (Purrloin to Liepard) Tammy waited for the perfect moment of chaos. As she triggered her Opal Flash, the light didn't just blind the enemy—it masked her own metamorphosis. She lengthened into a sleek, predatory silhouette, her purple fur marked with golden rosettes.
New Form: As a Liepard, her stealth is now supernatural, and she can use her "Black-Claw Extensions" with terrifying precision.
New Move: She mastered Night Slash, turning the shadows of the pass into her personal weapon.
The Pursuit in the Pass
With the team's power freshly peaked, we tracked the Key's signal to a hidden crevice. Lens swiveled to capture the scene: a Magma convoy was frantically loading a heavy, frost-covered container onto a specialized transport.
The Discovery: The container isn't emitting heat; it's absorbing it. The Key is screaming that whatever is inside is the polar opposite of the Meteorite.
The Stand: Kage, Blaze, and Tammy stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the convoy. They didn't look like trainees anymore; they looked like the "Titans" the prophecies spoke of.
[Chat Log]
GymBro_Chuck: TRIPLE EVOLUTION! I'M CRYING! LOOK AT GROVYLE'S BLADE!
IceCreamQueen_C: The power levels just broke the scale. Jake, that container... it's emitting a 'Blue' frequency. Could it be a fragment of the Blue Orb?
PervySage: The drama! The power! The evolution! This is the highest-rated stream in Hoenn history!
"We don't let that transport leave the pass," I said, the Obsidian Key glowing fiercely in my hand. "Titans... take them down."