Verity: We own nothing, blah blah blah...

BlackGatomon: What has her in a bad mood?

Dai: Don't ask... you don't want to know.

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Luna and Jovi were waiting for their mother to come out of the office. When she finally did, it was to tell them to run an errand.

"I need you two to get the Machine Part, okay?"

"Yeah, okay."

"Jovi knows the Parts Shop! It's next to Emili's house!"

"Great. This is going to be fun."

On the way out they ran into one of the staff.

"I was thinking. The goons dragged the professor towards the southeast. So the hideout must be in the southeast!"

"Well, we knew that already, since we live in the northwesternmost part of Orre."

"Oh, right."

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Luna and Jovi had been to Gateon Port many times before, although mostly it had been because Jovi's best friend Emili lived there. Due to this, they knew every nook and cranny of the place. They tended to avoid the Krabby Club, but the lighthouse was a favorite hangout spot, and the parts shop was always fun to visit.

Arriving in town, Jovi was as excitable as ever. Running off without looking, she bumped into someone who was sure to be bad news.

"Sorry about my sister. She gets overexcited at times."

"Sorry? Sorry won't cut it. She messed up the look of Zook, th emost happening guy in town! No, there's only one way to solve this. Zangoose, Seviper, go!"

Zook's Pokemon emerged... and instantly started fighting each other.

"And this, little sister, is why you never use both Zangoose and Seviper in your party at the same time."

"Should Luna and Jovi Snag the Zangoose? Zangoose is a Shadow Pokemon."

"I think we should just leave them be."

As they walked away from the quarreling Pokemon, they nearly bumped into Mr. Verich. Fortunately, they had learned to watch where they were going.

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Before going to the parts shop, Luna, Jovi, and Jovi's friend Emili decided to spend some time at the lighthouse. Arriving at the top, they saw someone with a Shadow Poochyena.

"They said you were tough, huh? Well, show me how tough you are!" The Poochyena responded by using Poison Fang on her Trainer.

"You know, he walked right into that."

"Hey! You making fun of me, girly?"

"No, not at all."

"Really, then? How about a battle between my Poochyena and your Jolteon?"

"Alright, then."

"Poochyena, Shadow Blitz!" The attack nearly knocked over Eon. Still, Luna just yawned.

"Thundershock."

Poochyena's fur poofed right up. Apparently, she just couldn't handle electricity.

"Now, go, Snag Ball!"

The Poke Ball collided with Poochyena, sucking her in. One shake... Two shakes... Three shakes... Click. Luna bent down and picked up the Poke Ball.

"What...? You took my Poochyena?"

"I would have thought you would want that. If she doesn't obey you, it's just because you don't deserve this Pokemon. So, I'll be leaving with my Poochyena now."

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After getting the Machine Part from the shop and saying goodbye to Emili, Luna decided to let Poochyena out of her Poke Ball.

"Poochy...?"

"Hello, Poochyena. My name's Luna. I'm your new Trainer."

Poochyena tried to snap at Luna, but couldn't.

"Oh, it looks like Eon Paralyzed you. Oops." Carefully, she pulled out a Cheri Berry. "Here. This will make you feel better."

Poochyena sniffed at the Berry, and, finding nothing wrong with it, gulped it down. Instantly, she could move much easier. She turned to Luna and growled.

"Don't worry. You're safe here." Gently, Luna reached out and scratched her Pokemon behind the ears.

Poochyena stiffened immediately. Luna withdrew her hand and put Poochyena back in her Poke Ball. Sighing, she went over to Jovi who was having slightly more progress with her Teddiursa.

"Come on, Jovi. We should get the Machine Part back."

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Upon their return, they took the Machine Part to their mother.

"Oh, good. This is an important part for the Purify Chamber."

"Oh, and when we were out, we ran into someone with a Shadow Zangoose, and I Snagged a Shadow Poochyena."

"More Shadow Pokemon...? Okay, that settles it. Until the Purify Chamber is complete, you should Purify your Pokemon in Agate Village. I'll inform Eagun of your arrival."

"Okay. Come on, Jovi, let's go."

The two of them, along with their Pokemon, prepared to go to Agate Village. This turned out to be one of the most momentous decisions that they had ever made.

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Dai: Next time, Teddiursa and Poochyena are Purified, and become real team members.