AUTHOR'S NOTE

So none of you fellas freak out about my Hoenn story, just head to my profile and to the update section to know why I've jumped the gun here. I will explain everything here and now so none of you go all ape shit on me alright? If you have no idea what the hell I'm talking about, then good! Just enjoy the story ok? This is a sequel to There and Back Again, but I'm assuming you knew that because of the well placed "2" there right? There and back again skyrocketed to be one of the best stories I've written, if not the best. So if you're ready to read, then great! If you hate me for deleting my Hoenn story and jumping the gun…then I hope you'll understand and read this instead!

You: Sucka, shut the hell up and write.

Me: Alright, alright if you say so.

This story is based off of-

You: Shut up!

Me: OK!

Prologue

After Ash and Brock left for Kanto after the Sinnoh League, Dawn was heartbroken and lost. It took the friendship of Napoleon and her pokemon to pull her out of her state and back on track. She then decided to pursue the Hoenn region and participate in the contests since that is where they had originated. Napoleon came along with her and took on all 8 gyms. On their journey, Dawn went 5-2 in her contest endeavors, getting the 5 ribbons she wished to obtain, and Napoleon was able to make his way through the gyms. Napoleon was given a Mudkip when they arrived in Slateport from Birch after saving him from Team Magma. Mudkip eventually evolved into Swampert and saved him from suffering a defeat from Winnona of the Fortree Gym and learning Rock Slide. Also, Napoleon crossed paths with a Shroomish which eventually evolved into Breloom, and became a serious powerhouse against Norman along with Infernape. Thirdly, Napoleon saved a female Bagon from throwing itself off of a cliff in an attempt to fly. It eventually wanted to join Napoleon in its effort to gain its wished ability to fly and evolved into Salamence against Wallace's Milotic to get him his 8th badge. Last but not least, a Dusclops came to Napoleon's aid in a battle with Courtney atop Mt. Pyre and prevented Breloom from falling to her. Dusclops eventually joined Napoleon and soon evolved into Dusknoir when he received a reaper cloth from Chloe of the Elite Four which he then learned an important tactic when he battled her one on one, a battle that ended in the defeat of his newly evolved Dusknoir. Dawn stayed by his side every step of the way and is still yet to evolve Quilava into Typhlosion, and her team remained the same, albeit more powerful in many ways. Dawn sent her old rival, Ursula, packing multiple times in contests until her 6th contest where she barely fell to her in the final round. Napoleon once again almost got himself arrested and suspended from further contest observance. He was able to control himself, albeit barely listening to Dawn's pleading. Napoleon and Dawn eventually gained the power of mega evolution from Steven on the Southern Island. There, Latios officially joined Napoleon, and Latias joined Dawn since they were able to stop team Magma. Napoleon has obtained the Swampertite, the Metagrossite from Steven, but is yet to find the Salamenceite. Team Magma and Team Aqua both gained the ability to awaken Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. The two giants plunged Hoenn into a weather crisis. The two giants then clashed and threatened the very existence of Hoenn. It took the sudden appearance of Rayquaza in its Mega Evolved form to calm the beasts and the use of the red and blue orbs by Napoleon and Dawn. As soon as the threat was quelled, Napoleon was entrusted with the red orb, and Groudon promised its eternal allegiance with Napoleon if he ever needed it. The same went for Dawn but with Kyogre. Rayquaza met with Napoleon once again and claimed that he still had to find the Sky Pillar and officially meet it to get a chance at catching the beast. Napoleon accepted it and pledged to find the place.

And our story begins in Oldale Town, where Napoleon and Dawn have stopped to rest after a long journey through the vast region of Hoenn…

Coyote2486 Presents…

THERE AND BACK AGAIN 2:

THE DELTA CRISIS

Outside of the Pokemon Center of Oldale Town was a clearing in the forest in which Napoleon and Dawn had set up a picnic. The two sat together on a table covered by a cloth filled with food they had grabbed from all over to celebrate their achievements through Hoenn. All of their Pokemon were out of their balls running around the field. Infernape and Breloom mirrored their movements and practiced their fighting skills, Piplup attempting to join in, but struggling to keep up. Metagross and Mamoswine proceeded to try to see who could make the biggest earthquake by stomping on the ground as hard as they could. Salamence and Togekiss flew around over their heads, and Pachirisu still tried to zap Swampert, only to watch as the larger pokemon still unaffected. Dusknoir lay down and tried to get some rest while Quilava and Buneary thought it was a good idea to wake up the slumbering giant. Napoleon noticed and shook his head.

"Might want to tell those two to stand back if they really want to wake her up," Napoleon suggested to Dawn. She looked at him confusingly until he pointed at the two trouble makers. Dawn shook her head.

"How else will they learn?" she replied and continued to enjoy her lunch. Napoleon smirked and then watched as the two poked the ghost type's face multiple times.

"Annnnnnnd, now," Napoleon said as Dusknoir awoke violently. The massive pokemon waved its massive hands through the air and met the two head on. Quilava and Buneary flew through the air and landed next to their picnic table. Dusknoir then stretched her arms out and came to her senses. The two smaller pokemon looked up.

"Now you know never to do that again, right?" Dawn scolded the two. Quilava and Buneary both looked down in shame, Napoleon laughing.

"Good one Dusknoir!" Napoleon complimented. Dusknoir gave her trainer thumbs up and then moved to join the others. Quilava and Buneary followed suit after. Napoleon shook his head. It was always nice to see that his pokemon had developed a joking personality. He loved the fact that Dawn was with him every step of the way to see it happen too. Without her, he wouldn't have been able to enjoy himself as much as he did on this journey.

Suddenly, Salamence swooped low over Napoleon. The wind force blew him out of his seat and he slid on the ground backwards. When he came to a complete stop, he heard Salamence climbing back up in the air, and someone…clapping? Dawn wasn't really one to clap that way. He opened his eyes to see…someone…standing over him. He bounced up quickly to notice a girl with black hair and crimson eyes. She wore some kind of gray cape and a mega evolution anklet on her right leg. A Whismer followed behind her. She just kept on clapping even though he was staring at her.

"Wha-who are you?" he asked. The strange girl just kept on clapping. "Why are you clapping?!" He demanded, annoyed beyond all belief. His team slowly but surely assembled behind him, wondering what the commotion was. He then composed himself now that his powerful team was there behind him and he crossed his arms. Infernape took his right side, Breloom his left, while Metagross came to a stop next to Infernape, Swampert next to Breloom, and Salamence and Dusknoir both floated above. The sight was definitely intimidating. Dawn eventually made her way to Napoleon's side, her pokemon following suite.

"What's the problem?" Napoleon coldly asked her. The girl then stopped clapping and smiled at Napoleon.

"Oh nothing, just the fact that you were knocked over by your Salamence really cracked me up. You're a pretty funny kid!" she laughed. Napoleon was okay with her response, until she mentioned the word "kid", which ticked him off.

"Kid?! Who you calling kid?" Napoleon denounced the shorter girl. "If anyone's a kid, it's you!"

Dawn sweatdropped. Napoleon always hated to be considered as an underling. The girl simply laughed at him.

"Fiesty one eh? I like that!" she complimented. Napoleon looked at her confusingly. What does she mean?

"Ok, first of all, who are you? And second, what are you doing stalking us like that? For all we know you could've been hiding in those trees trying to get a glimpse of what we're doing here," Napoleon shot back.

The girl smiled. "Well ok, I'll tell you my name, as long as you two battle me!" Napoleon shook his head while Dawn was confused. Why now? They thought they were finished with battling.

"Umm…ok what do you think Napoleon?" Dawn asked. Napoleon clenched his fist.

"If it gets her to shut up, sign me in!" he agreed.

Napoleon and Dawn stood at one side of a field while the girl stood on another. She proceeded to take out two of her pokeballs.

"Tyrantrum, Altaria, let's go!" she ordered as she released the two dragon types. They both roared at their opponents, phasing Dawn, but not Napoleon. He quickly went through his options and decided his pokemon he was to use. His Infernape tugged at his pants, but Napoleon waved it off. He wasn't a good matchup for these two pokemon. He had a much better idea.

"Dusknoir, prepare for deployment!" he ordered and released his large ghost type pokemon. Dawn fumbled with her pokeballs and located her choice.

"Mamoswine, spotlight!" she shouted as the massive beast came out of her pokeball. Dusknoir and Mamoswine stood side by side and stared down the enemy.

"You have the first move!" the girl offered. Napoleon took it with ease.

"Alright Dusknoir, kick this off with Will-o-Whisp!" Napoleon ordered. Dusknoir surrounded itself with blue balls of fire and launched them at Tyrantrum.

"Dodge and use Crunch Tyrantrum!" the girl ordered swiftly. The t-rex looking pokemon jumped over the fire and then plunged towards the ground, Crunch ready to strike. Napoleon shrieked.

"Dodge it and use Shadow Ball!" he responded. Dawn wasted no time for support.

"Mamoswine, use Ice Shard on Tyrantrum!" she commanded. As Dusknoir zipped out of the way, Mamoswine launched Ice Shard at exactly the right time. It hit dead on, and the pokemon staggered greatly before it was hit with a powerful Shadow Ball. The dragon type fell quickly and fainted. The girl returned her fallen pokemon but turned to Altaria.

"Alright Altaria use Ariel Ace on Mamoswine!" the girl ordered. Altaria rose up in the air and then plummeted towards the massive pokemon. Napoleon acted quickly.

"Dusknoir, take the hit!" he ordered. Dusknoir nodded and jumped in the middle of the attack and took it. It whipped up dust that concealed what had happened for a bit. It then revealed that Dusknoir had stopped the attack with its large hands.

Napoleon smiled. "Payback!" he ordered. Dusknoir wasted no time using the attack on Altaria that doubled since it had taken the hit. Altaria fell quickly and fainted.

The girl smiled as she returned her pokemon. "Yes! Exactly what I'm looking for!" She complimented. Napoleon and Dawn were confused.

"What are you talking about?" Dawn asked as she returned her pokemon. The girl then ran up to them and shook their hands respectively.

"My name is Zinnia, and I need your help!"