"I'll try not to fly too high." For now, Akechi hovers above the group, low enough to be seen, but high enough to get a decent view at the path ahead. "We should be ready to fend off hostile Pokémon that may have already inhaled the spores. Additionally, if it's anything like before, even the plantlife isn't safe."

Humming, he looks down at Firepaw. "It may be wise to create some form of torch to light the way." Ren shouldn't carry it, of course. He's a grass type, but...

Swooping down, he picks up a stick in his talons. "I don't mind carrying it, since I've a bit more dexterity."

The others are quadrupeds, which limits how much they can carry.