On our return trip to Unova, Brock found a satisfactory room. Talked with the gang a bit about coming along, and how he was happy to be part of the group. Now Cilan and Brock would be able to exchange tips on cooking and pokemon cuisine as well. Iris was excited to try some new cooking other than Cilan and Ash's.
-Trubbish Squad and Scraggy-
When the gang showed up at the Pre-school they were a group of 5. Ash had forgotten about getting mud bombed in the face by the kids on bikes. With no Sandile to take up time with the battle. We had no interruption when Pikachu battled Deerling. Now Deerling: Use Tackle again! Pikachu push back with Quick Attack, poor Deerling wasn't very seasoned as a battler, and she was suffering for it. One more Tackle girl, come on Deerling! Pikachu: Dodge it! Deerling hit a dresser and was stuck as the piece of furniture was going to fall on it. The poor Trubbish this started behind was spurred into action. Using Gunk Shot he got rid of the dresser and a few other things that fell while the battle was going on. This changed the Teacher's mind along with the caretaker for the pokemon eggs. You're a good young man Ash and you seem to have a knack for wrangling in the young ones. Haha thanks ma'am, I said mareepishly, I would hope that anyone would do the same. The gang returned their pokemon and we were about to head out. When the caretaker said Ash, wait a moment will you? She returned with Scraggy's egg, and handed it to me. Take this egg with you may it bring you great companionship. What is it!? I feigned excited ignorance. Don't know? You'll have to hatch it to find out, she smiled at me. Now go on, enjoy the rest of your journey! I could feel Scraggy beginning to shake inside the incubator. So we turned around and left back for the ship. We made it about a 1/3 of the way back when Scraggy's egg began to glow.
I put his incubator down and got him out, as I touched him. He began to change forms and Scraggy was back in my arms Papa! He said immediately. Where are we? Why did I become an egg again? As I pulsed my aura for him, he grabbed on to me and Headbutted me. Before he began to sob into my sweatshirt. Don't leave us like that again Papa! I patted his little back, don't worry son, I'm not going anywhere! I tapped the pokeball to his head and recaught one of my pokemon. Alright Scraggy! Welcome home son. His ball wiggled in acknowledgement of my words, later he would register, that Ash understood everything he said to him. Haha! The egg whisperer strikes again. I guess so I said as I scratched my head mareepishly. After discussions with Air Traffic Control over Unova. We were allowed a hovering altitude of 42,000 feet. While in the region with that being the normally open lane in the area. On the condition that we are open to assist the local authorities should the need arise. It would allow Ian to keep an eye on us while moving about. With the speed of Battle City our diversion only put us back on schedule to where we were supposed to go. Currently we were floating above Nacrene City air-space. I never left the Professor without grabbing my badge case this time. So I didn't have to meet Bianca yet in my journey. I intend on grabbing up Yamask this time around, such a cool pokemon shouldn't be lonely!
The study of Drudidon is going to provide years of funding. I have to think about how I can bring in more funds. This is a large endeavor now, I have to think about the long term running of Battle City. Being able to battle in certain tournaments should help. I mean prizes like TM's are always useful, and expensive. Arriving at the museum we waited, as Hans was soon crashing through the door having been chased by Yamask. Shortly after talking with Hans and explain that I came to challenge Lenora. We asked him about staying the night with him in the museum. Yamask used Psychic and other Ghost type abilities, to make us run in fear. Yamask, that's enough of that! Hans would you remove the mask from the display please? It's not a display, that's his mask, I said pointing at Yamask. There was a look that we shared when I said that to Hans. Thank you! I thought I lost my mask forever. I didn't know how I was going to get it back. Yamask was attracted to us and even if we didn't catch him to spend a bit of time with him would do us all some good. Dexter, dial Brock will you? A few moments later, Hey Ash, what's up? Hey buddy, there's a situation down here we might use your expertise with. Can you come down and take a look at this?
He walked up to the tree she was roosting in. Hey girl, can you fly me down to Ash? Pidgeot cooed in the affirmative, and moments later they were flying to the museum. When they landed he returned her and walked in. As they walked in Hans was walking up to them. Hello there I'm Dr. Slate, I work with Ash Ketchum. You must be Brock, welcome to the Nacrene City Museum. Just after that I came around a corner and saw him. Brock! Come check this guy out, will ya? Who is he? I like his energy, he seems nice. Nurse Chansey: Help me out. In a flash Chansey was at his side, ready to help her papa heal pokemon. Ohhhh hello there! Who are you? Me? I'm here to help my papa heal the sick. You seem to be famished, I can help restore your health and papa can feed you afterwards. He is the best cook EVER! She said with great vigor, this got Yamask's attention. Making him look thoughtfully at the young man currently treating him. I don't get to work on Ghost Types very often. Thank you for allowing me to use my skills on you Yamask. Human healers interest me, especially those that have skills to heal us as well. Your Chansey seems to be very fond of you Brock. Do you know if your trainer is looking for new friend? I think I want to learn what is means to be a healer. Brock isn't quite capable of full communication with pokemon. Not yet anyway, I shrugged at Yamask. Don't worry though buddy, I think he would love to have a new friend. I look at Brock, he says he wants to learn what it means to be a healer. I can't think of a better teacher in the world than you.
If you want to join my team I am more than happy to accept a new member. Sounds like you have a new friend already Brock. Yeah, I like the sound of that! New friends for a new journey. He pulled out a pokeball and Yamask caught himself. *Ding* Would you look at that, I have a new friend. Thank you for trusting me Yamask, I won't let you down. Alright Brock! That was amazing! I have never seen a healer handle an unknown pokemon like that. You must be very good at your craft Brock, very impressive indeed. Everyone turned to meet the voice of Lenora. Oh, Hello dear. Ash, Brock, Iris, Cilan allow me to introduce my wife Lenora. Nacrene City Gym Leader, she and I curate this museum. I want to thank you for helping my Hans get this problem solved. Hello Lenora, I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town in the Kanto Region. I'm here to request a battle with you ma'am. Such a well educated young man Ash Ketchum. We obviously have a fair amount to clean up after this debacle. Come back tomorrow and we will have our battle.
On our way back up to the ship.. Brock? I don't want to use the same pokemon I did last time. That would be overkill here, when we get back will you check out Growlithe for me? Dewott will do just fine against Watchog, a puppy for a puppy! Ash said with a grin on his face, eyes flashing aura blue for a moment. The following day.. Welcome back to the Nacrene Gym, Ash, Doctor and Conniseur boys. You too young lady, she smiled at Iris. As Lenora walked us towards the private library that leads to the battlefield.
She talks about the museum, the library, and finally circles her way back to the main question. Knocking on the key to the battlefield. This time I didn't hesitate in making the choice. Grabbing the false book, I pulled the lever back and watched as the bookshelf slid to the side. We made our way to the basement, my excitement barely contained. Hey Brock, watch Pikachu for me while I handle this? Sure thing Ash, come on Pikachu. Ok Ash let's see how you fare against these two. Lillypup, Watchog; Come on out! She kept Lillypup on the battlefield and returned Watchog. I see, let's try this then Growlithe; I choose you! This is an official challenge to the Nacrene City Gym. It will be a two on two battle and will continue until one side forfeits or is unable to continue. Challenger are you ready? I nod acknowledging my readiness. Chopping his hand through the air, Battle Start! Alright Lillypup; Use Roar! I allowed her to continue with her tactic. Growlithe; Roar!
-Flashback-
Hey Ash, it's like you knew the little guy was gonna hatch early. Nope! But I am glad he decided to join us early. More so that he felt safe enough to do so. Infernape was meditating near by before Growlithe hatched. Heading into the incubation room, he was attracted by the Aura the egg was exuding. He reached out, Ash you should come to the egg. He tried this a few times before giving up and going to grab him physically. As he walked out of the incubator room he walked right into Brock. Fern fern Infernape! He says to Brock pointing at Growlithe's egg. Then promptly disappeared, on his search for Ash. As he rounded the curve of the walkway, Hey buddy! What are you up to? Hurry Boss! Follow me! The baby, the baby!! It's time, run! Ash nearly fell over himself as he rushed to the incubation room.
-Misty in Johto-
Well hello there she greeted the shiny Totodile she was visited by. She seemed to be quite attracted to her. Golduck stayed out with her when she was traveling. The Totodile was such a light blue it was virtually white. She had a single heart shaped patch over her left eye. That was the color of a standard Totodile. Hey miss, that Totodile is mine, can I have it back? The Totodile shuffled behind my legs and started shivering. I hardened my gaze at him, she doesn't want to go with you. By the way she's shaking, I'd wager you've been bothering her already. My frown deepening into a scowl, so what if I have.. What are you the pokemon police or something? Mind your business lady! Well.. it just so happens that I've had a very nice time with her until you arrived. I like her, she's sweet and Golduck is chill around her. That's enough for me to know she's good. She doesn't want to go with or near you! As a Gym Leader I cannot allow you to harrass this pokemon any longer. Step away and leave her be or I will be forced into action. Golduck flexing his body, preparing for battle. This my chance at the water type Johto Royal, I won't pass you up. Golduck use Protect on her, don't worry Love, I won't let anything happen to you! Stay with her Golduck, I pulled out my chained ball and unclasped it. Expanding the ball I brought it up to my lips and kissed it. Now my beautiful blue sweetheart, Hydro Pump! There was a sirskit that watched everything go down. It was amazed at this girl and her powerful partners. The shiny Totodile was a bonus in all this. If I could befriend her, would she help me be the best?
As he decided this the girl would scoop up the shivering Totodile and soothe her. It was remarkable how easy she was with water types. Within moments of her grabbing the Totodile, she was calm and lazily swaying her tail in the girl's arms. Gyarados; Return the crimson flash removed the monster. Sirskit was aware that they started off as Magikarp. He had never seen an actual Gyarados in person. He would hate to be on the wrong side of that thing. You can come out now! Golduck and I are both aware you've been watching us. She put Totodile up on her shoulders and said, stay here you don't have to move at all. Totodile curled around my neck, her tail lazily swaying across my chest. Grabbing another of my pokeballs Starmie; By my side! This one was a poacher who had an eye on the shiny Totodile. Hand over your pokemon and I won't hurt you little girl. The man let out a tough looking Weavile, I don't have time for this shit. Weavile: Night Slash, the man thought he was just going to bulldoze me. Golduck: Metal Swipes, he met the Weavile in a series of clashes each letting off shockwaves. Golduck: Psychic! He jumped back getting space between them and unleashed a wave of psychic power. Starmie: Double the power! PSYCHIC!! Between both of them they pushed the duo back several feet. Alright you two: Return! As she was already tossing his ball in the air GYARADOS: DRAGON RAGE! When Gyarados finished coalesceing his eyes shone green. He opened his maw further a rather large ball of flames forming. He spit it at them it was too big for them to split the difference.
The Weavile instinctively tried to slow the flames down with Ice Beam. But barely slowed it for a few moments. The pair was sent flying away, the poacher had something to say but I didn't care. Are you ok Sky? Totodile's eyes got enormous and shone with unshed tears. Do you like the name? She nodded frantically TOTO TOTODILE DILE TOTO!! I believe she just asked "Please don't leave me alone again" Awwww sweetheart! I just remembered that with all this madness I never introduced myself. My name is Misty Waterflower, I'm one of the Gym Leaders at Cerulean City Gym. Sky got very excited upon hearing this. So you know what a Gym Leader is Sky? She nodded dejected, is that how you wound up here? She nodded again, Golduck let himself out of the ball. He looks menacing if you don't know he's a friggin ball of love. To add to the look his eyes glowed an ominous blue as he invaded her mind. Misty watched as her former human brought her out this way from Johto. He abandoned her because of her supposed weakness. She had only been alone for a week. Poor little thing, well now, you don't have to worry anymore Sky. Be my partner and you'll stay by my side for as long as we live, I promise. I still had the lure ball that I never got Ash's Totodile with. This is perfect, I took it and tapped it on her sweet little head. It dinged instantly, she was ready to leave this place. Oh no you don't little bitch, you're gonna pay for that! I'm taking that Shiny and the rest of your Pokémon as well. He looked beat up, I suppose taking an unplanned flight would do that. Alrighty then, a little bit of extra force is gonna be required I see. CORSOLA: SPIKE CANNON! You wanna play rough? We can play rough too!! Everyone together, HYDRO PUMP!
-Ash vs Lenora-
Neither puppy left the battlefield, Growlithe: Quick Attack, let's go! Lillypup: use Shadow Ball. Don't let them, now get in close and use Fire Fang. The moment she tried to lock her technique in she was routed. Growlithe having roar as part of his moveset, is a blessing. Growlithe let's finish this buddy: Flame Wheel. Lillypup: stop it with Shadow Ball, she was shocked to watch the ball get ran through. Speechless, she watched as Lillypup was knocked into the wall behind her a small smoking crater. Her singed Lillypup unable to continue. Hans sighed, Lillypup is unable to continue. Ash and Growlithe take the match, your next Pokemon please. Watchog you're up! Dewott: I choose you! Round two, battle start! Watchog: use Mean Look, Dewott: use Aqua-slash counter shield. NightSlash and Aqua jet as a counter shield. Come out of it into Water Pulse! Watchog: use Thunderbolt, get that Dewott. Block it! Dewott caught the Thunderbolt on his scalechop, redirecting it towards the ground. Watchog: use Iron Tail, Dewott: defend yourself with Iron Tail. Neither side was giving an inch Lenora was surprised by the battle this young man was presenting to her. He's strong, no doubts about that. That Growlithe was gorgeous, his light fur was like dying coals. The rest of him was black save for a small blue patch over his left eye. The patch was ironically the same color as his flames. Those two are going to make a legend of themselves. Watchog: use Thunderbolt and end this! Dewott: Spin and use Hydro Pump. Now come out of it into Quick-Jab, let's go! When Thunderbolt broke, Dewott was almost instantly in Watchog's face Poison Jab already heading towards his face. Watchog had enough time for his eyes to widen before getting socked in the nose with Poison Jab. Because of the speed increase from Quick Attack, it was more like Poison Hay maker! Watchog was sent rolling backwards once Dewott had his footing I said, Dewott: finish this with Aqua Jet! Watchog: get out of there! By the time he registered Lenora's voice he was getting punched in the gut by Dewott's Aqua Jet. Dewott's feet hit the ground, right as Watchog crashed into the wall on the other side of Lenora. After a few moments Hans called out Watchog is unable to continue, both of the Gym Leader's Pokemon have been eliminated. Ash Ketchum and Dewott take the match. ALRIGHT! I punched the air, we did it you guys! You did. A good job Ash, you never even let me try my usual battling style. I was totally blindsided by you and your Pokemon. You've earned this, the Basic Badge. Awesome, we've got our second badge in the region. Soon we'll be ready to take on the League here.
-Misty vs Poacher-
Damn it! Why couldn't you just mind you own business!? Huh? Now you've gone and pissed me off!! A Bubble Beam cut right into whatever tangent he was about to go on. A lonely Sirskit landing between us. Leave them alone you filthy poacher! Normally I hate bugs, but.. this little one just threw itself in harms way for no reason. You've been watching us for days now, haven't you Sirskit? He nodded at me, maybe all bugs aren't bad? Sky let herself out she was confident enough to help, now that she was bonded to me. Golduck, Sky, Corsola: Bubble Beam. Gyarados, Politoed, Starmie: Hydro Pump! In the middle of all that Sirskit let off a lone Ice Beam. He skittered backwards and in between some trees behind Misty. He primed a glob of Sticky Web and waited for the smoke to clear. Far be it from me to stop any being trying to help me out of a tight situation. I'm not so callous that I would turn Sirskit away because of his typing. I never turned around but.. Hey Sirskit? I don't know what you're thinking by jumping in to this danger. Thank you anyway, I normally have an aversion to your type. I'm sorry, that's nothing personal, I have the problem. Anyway, thanks for the help little guy! I reached for the gem on my ponytail, as my fingers made contact the gem reacted. My keystone glowed brightly as I said Gyarados: Mega Evolve! The wave of power that shit off of Gyarados after evolving, cleared the smoke from the fight. It revealed the first clown and the older poacher were actually team. Now Weavile, the revealed Salamance. So that's how you withstood that. The scorch mark on its chest was a dead giveaway. She's tough little bitch isn't she boss? Well, you gotta respect her toughness. That Gyarados is beast, right Salamance? Rooaaarrr.. Salamance responded to its trainer. Gyarados roared out in response, it had the clear flavor of "Try it asshole" to it. As Weavile made a move on Sky she jumped in and made an attempt at defending herself. Catching Weavile's claw in a Crunch then turning it into and Ice Fang attack. Weavile tried to slam it's claw on the ground in an attempt to knock Sky loose. Sky worried me but, I had to keep my eyes on the poachers directly. She struggled against the larger Weavile. In the middle of that struggle she was knocked against a tree and looked like she needed to be called back. Before I could call her back she was hit with an Ice Beam and frozen over.
SKY!!! The chunk of ice she was in started to glow like a jewel from the inside. The energy cracked the ice and exploded outward in chunks and mist. Alright Sky! Congratulations on evolving. Thank them for us will you? She opened her maw and unleashed a torrent of a Brine Water shot at Weavile. When it tried to fight her again she responded with a well placed Dragon Tail. Corsola, you and Golduck go with Sky. Starmie, Politoed, Gyarados: Hyper Beam! You heard the lady! Let's go now, Sky let them have it! Corsola said trying to pump Sky up to keep fighting. Golduck used Psychic to keep a Draco Meteor at bay. Starmie responded to that with a powerful Swift Attack. Sky watched the Draco Meteor and replicated it using Mimic. Were you traded as well Sky? She looked down in shame as if she was worth less because of her former trainer. The idiot didn't even see what he threw away. By this time the others had forced Weavile back together with Salamance. Gyarados had reverted back to his base form. This battle was going on long. Gyarados: Fire Blast, Golduck: Ice Beam, Starmie: Psybeam, Corsola: Charge Gem, Sky: Hydro Pump, Politoed: Hyper Beam as if to punctuate my point little Sirskit jumped back in and unleashed his own Bubble Beam at the poachers. When all the energy beams collided they blew up sending the poachers flying away from us. Thank you everybody for helping me defend Sky. We should really keep moving for a while you guys, everybody: return. That left me facing Sirskit alone, thanks again for helping us with that Sirskit. You're not so bad for a bug type.
Oh, I see, you're aversion is to bug types and not me directly. Skit skit sir skit sirskit, the little bug tried to speak to me. I was unaware of what he was trying to to ask me. Golduck let himself out to translate for us. He says he really likes you and how easy you are with water types. Skit! He affirmed Golduck's words. I'm sorry I interrupted your fight, I just couldn't stand back and watch. The way you just jumped in and helped that Totodile was amazing. I've been watching her for days I gave her her first berries after that prick abandoned her to her fate. Look at her! That trust she had in you turned her into a Croconaw. It also attracted me to you as well. The psychic energy Golduck was using made Sirskit's words clear to me. You.. you really like me that much Sirskit? I do, very rarely have I ever seen humans like you. Many years ago I stole an Everstone from a dumb kid. I've been around for some time now. As you know we Pokemon don't keep time the way you humans do. Maybe a human from the Joy Clan can assist us in a proper age for me? Hmmm a Nurse would have the right equipment for that. Well, I guess that settles that, I'm glad you are going to be my first bug type Sirskit. I'm glad you're going to be my human Misty.
-Battle City Crew-
You sure you don't wanna come down with us Brock? I'm ok man, I still have plenty to get acquainted with in t guyshe lab. Be careful down there guys! No need to worry, we've got this Brock. Did you have to use that phrase Ash!? Now I'm gonna worry more since you invoked the spirit of Dawn. We'll be fine Brock I've got Iris and Cilan with me plus we'll probably run into Burgh again. You guys keep an eye on the ship while we explore the Pinwheel Forest. I'll be back with Leavanny and Deerling.
-Pinwheel Forest-
Man! This brings back memories, I wonder if.. I was cut off mid-thought as I was flying drop kicked by my Sewaddle. Hey, Sewaddle stop for a second! Battle me seriously, I like your style, and want you to be my partner. What do ya' say? You're looking for a Pokemon and I'm looking for a human, well come on let's battle! Hey Sewaddle!? I'm sorry if he's a little mean, you did attack his Papa after all, I shrugged. Seedot: I choose you! Come on son, let's catch us a new friend. Seedot narrowed his eyes at Sewaddle. Seedot, believe it or not that is your big brother Leavanny, he just doesn't remember it yet. Sewaddle swung at us trying to drop kick Seedot the way it did me. Seedot: Tackle, now Bullet Seed! The moment Sewaddle went flying off of him Seedot unleashed a barrage of energy seeds at him. Peppering him and driving him faster into the tree behind him. Sewaddle made a last minute save with String Shot but that left him wide open. Seedot: Razor Wind, finish this! Yes Papa! The sharpened wind blades cut the String Shot and sent Sewaddle tumbling into one of the blades. There was a collision cloud and Sewaddle hit the ground, hard! Pokeball go! Soon after we met Burgh and the Deerling that got away. As we helped the Deerling out by getting another random Pokemon off of its face. Deerling battle us, I'd love to have a tenacious Pokemon on my team, what do you say?
This Deerling must've been a scrapper because he dropped his head and frowned before charging at us. This is your chance to get some practice in son. Cloud: I choose you! Stop that Tackle with Drill Peck, go! The little guy is getting tough. Sharpening his skills with Onix, Drudidon, Beldum, Growlithe, Seedot, and Ty. He's the absolute best coach for my young Pokemon. Deerling was stopped in his tracks then there was a collision explosion and he was sent skipping while Cloud slid back a few feet. Alright Cloud, great work! Use Metal Sound. While Deerling was shaking it's head back and forth. Cloud: Steel Wing, lets go! Now Cloud! Before he can get his bearings back, Whirl Pool, finish it! That Whirlpool mixed Deeling up well. He was knocked unconscious by the attack. I walked up to him and tapped the ball to his head. Good job, both of you! You're tough Deerling, thank you for agreeing to the battle. I'll make you the strongest Sawsbuck around, I promise. His ball wiggled in response to that. I pumped my fist, YEAH! I CAUGHT A DEERLING. Why are you celebrating, it's just a Deerling. You're such a little kid! I celebrate every addition to my family Iris. That's just how I do things, always have. One of the many mysterious ingredients in the Ash Ketchum recipe. Hmm, I guess so Cilan. We made our way to the outskirts of the Pinwheel Forest, and there was Battle City waiting for us. When we made it on board I let everyone out taking stock of my current roster. When I let Sewaddle out he immediately evolved into Swadloon and then into Leavanny shortly after.
Welcome back buddy, sorry I waited I wanted to know how you felt about me unbiased. I can understand you all in case you can't tell yet. Well color me pink and tickle me with a Ludicolo leaf. You really ARE an awesome human Ash! I knew I made the best choice then and I stand by it now. Hey you caught that Deerling too! Yeah, he's a tough one, I'm glad I picked him up. I'm super stoked that my family keeps growing. I'll need a big family now that we have a facility to administer. Come again Leavanny asked me, look around my friend. This is Battle City, the newest battle facility of the Kanto Battle Frontier.
Welcome to our home turf, Future home of the Unova League Champion, Future home of the Kalos League Champion, Future home of the infant Alolan League Champion. You get it Leavanny? All of you!? Pikachu, Dewott, Emboar, Charizard, Primeape, Sawk, Ty, Macho, Mawile, Snorlax, Unfeazant, Pelipper, Deerling, Drudidon, Onix, Butterfree, Dwebble, Seedot, Growlithe, Servine, Gabite, Gyarados, Tauros, Scraggy, Krookodile, Gliscor, Politoe, and I finally called Zubat in because I would be seeing the Flying type Gym soon enough. I think this is a great start we can accommodate double this amount but these 30 give me plenty of variety to work with for the moment.