Alola!

"My name's Luna, and I'm on adventure across the Alola Region!"

"This is my best friend, Jun!"

"Rowlet! Row!"

"Together with all our friends, let's go and search for Pokémon!"

"Rowlet!"

There's no use in just standing around all the time. [Luna smiles as she runs on the road, Jun flying next to her.]

Just like the sun, the moon, Pokémon, and that girl, [Hau, Lillie, and the Professor join her, the Island Kahunas and Trial Captains looking on.]

I want to head out and and have a head-turning adventure today! [The Rotom Pokédex pops up and begins taking pictures.]

(Yeah Yeah Yeah!) [The four Ocirico styles jump up and dance.]

It never stops being shocking, fun, and exciting, [Luna runs away from a horde of Zubat in panic with Jun.]

Looking here and there and everywhere, I just can't stop. [Team Skull Grunts look around before being chased by Dode, Deka, and Kabi.]

Come on, there's still so much more that we can all see together! [ Luna smiles as she plays with her team before using the Ride Pager.]

(Yeah Yeah Yeah!!) [The Ride Pager Pokémon appear one by one.]

In intense battles, I'll choose you! [Luna commands Rowlet to use Leafage.]

(In intense battles, I'll choose you!) [Hau commands Popplio to use Bubble.]

And then it's time to catch them all! [Gladion commands Type: Null to use Tackle.]

(And then it's time to catch them all!) [Luna throws a Pokéball towards a shadowed Pokémon.]

(Go!) [The Pokéball shakes before clicking, Luna taking it and throwing it it the air.]

Burn brighter, Sun! Take off with blazing enthusiasm in your heart! (Yeah!) [Jun takes off to the skies before Luna watches Solgaleo run past her.]

Your courage is overflowing, Moon! Light up our dreams brilliantly! [Lillie watches the stars with Nebby before seeing Lunala fly past them.]

(Yeah Yeah Yeah!) [The four Guardian Deities soar through the sky.]

Now, with your courage and spirits up high. [Luna prepares to use a Z-move.]

Shout it out loudly, Alola! [Luna stands proudly with her team.]

Chapter 2: Hau and Popplio! Tapu Koko's Festival!

...

The professor smiled as he watched Jun and Luna before coming up to the brand new trainer and her partner. "Now that's a combo!"

Lillie smiled as well as she came up to Luna. "I think you chose a wonderful partner, take good care of him." she spoke.

"Of course! Jun and I are gonna be the best team ever, right?" Luna replied before turning to her partner, who had already taken a liking to Luna's shoulder.

"Row Row!" Jun cooed in agreement before rubbing against Luna's cheek in affection, the female laughing. "Stop! That tickles, Jun!"

Kukui gave a laugh. "Might as well give ya a gift to help ya out on the adventure to come, cousin!"

He took out a strange looking device and a small booklet from his lab coat, Luna graciously accepting it. "Is this..."

"Yeah, a Pokédex!" Kukui answered. "Jun should already be registered; it'll record any Pokémon's data, once you capture it."

"The booklet is your passport." Lillie took the next part of the conversation, "It'll be stamped when you complete the island's grand trials. And it's already been stamped to show that you're now a trainer."

"Thank you very much!" Luna smiled. This may not have been the way trainers started back in Kanto, but she could care less at this point! Adrenaline was flowing through her veins faster than anything else! "Come on, Jun! Let's go tell Mom!"

"Row Row!" The Grass Quill Pokémon cooed in reply as it flew off down the hill, Luna following after.

"Look out!" Lillie called, seeing someone coming Luna's way.

BANG!

Luna fell to the ground, Jun flying over in worry.

"Ow..." Luna winced as she hit the ground, looking up to see a dark-skinned boy about her age on the ground as well.

"Luna, are you okay?" Lillie asked as she ran over before giving a slight glare at the boy. "Hau! You have to stop being so reckless!" she scolded him.

The boy named Hau gave a laugh as he stood. "Sorry! Sorry!" he spoke before seeing Jun and Luna. "Wow! Your Rowlet looks really cool!" he praised.

"Th-thank you." Luna gave a sheepish smile.

"So then, let's battle!" Hau proclaimed.

It took Luna three seconds to register what he had said.

"EH?!"

"It's fine isn't it, I've been looking all over Iki Town trying to find you!"

'He went looking for me and he didn't even know me...' Luna thought.

"U-um..." Lillie looked uncomfortable. "I don't really like Pokémon battles..." she admitted.

"Ah, I won't do it if you don't want to see it!" Luna turned and told her, although deep down she wanted to feel the sweet-tasting rush of a battle.

"B-but I'll watch for you." Lillie smiled a little, Luna smiling in return.

"Ok! Jun, you're up!" she spoke to her partner, the Grass Quill Pokémon cooing in excitement before flying in front of her.

"Yeah! Popplio, go!" Hau threw a Pokéball into the sky, the same blue seal-like Pokémon from earlier appearing.

"Popplio..." Luna had to steel herself from fawning over its cuteness before checking the Pokédex for Jun's moves; Leafage and Growl.

"Okay...Jun, use Leafage!"

Jun's wings began to glow a bright green color before several leaves emerged, creating a tornado-like form before shooting out at the water-type starter.

"Dodge!" Hau commanded, smiling.

Popplio gave a bark of approval before using its tail to jump up into the sky, dodging the attack just in time and shocking Luna.

"Now Water Gun!"

Popplio took a deep breath before blasting out a jet of water at Jun, hitting its target dead on.

Jun hit the ground before getting back up, shaking the water off.

"Jun, once more!"

Jun commenced the attack once more, this time hitting its mark as the Sea Lion Pokémon fell back.

"Growl!" Hau spoke.

"You too Jun!" Luna called out.

Both starters gave out a cry, shocking one another before they used Leafage and Water Gun once more.

Luna tried to think, this was going to end up as a stalemate if this continued. Suddenly, she felt a breeze blow past her, her hair dancing off her neck. "That's it!"

"Jun, ride the wind and use Leafage!"

The spectators looked confused before Jun did as he was commanded, the breeze sending Jun high in the air before his attack shot down at Popplio.

"Ah!" Hau looked startled as he watched his partner fall back.

"Amazing..." Lillie spoke, amazed that Luna came up with such a tactic in such a small amount of time.

"Now once more, Leafage!"

Jun's wings glowed green once more, leaves shooting out at Popplio at at faster rate thanks to the wind carrying them.

Popplio cried out as it fell back, defeated.

"Ah!" Hau looked shocked before smiling"Awesome! That sent chills all over my body!"

Luna looked shocked as well, not thinking that the tactic would work. "I won...We won Jun!"

Rowlet flew over to his trainer, cooing in happiness as she brought him into a big hug.

Kukui gave a smile. "With a battle like that for a starting trainer, those two just might..."

"Huh?" Lillie looked up at the adult. "What do you mean, Professor?"

Kukui gave a small laugh. "Nothing," He came over to the two trainers, their Pokémon smiling at each other in friendly rivalry. "Looks like we'll have a great festival tomorrow!"

"Festival?" Luna asked, confused.

"The Tapu Koko Festival." Lillie smiled as she came over. "Every year the people of Iki Town give thanks to Tapu Koko for protecting them by throwing a festival in its honor."

"Yeah! And the best part is near the end!" Hau cut into Lillie's explanation. "Two trainers are selected by Gramps and they fight to please Tapu Koko!"

"Hau! Let me finish!" Lillie blushed in slight anger that he had cut her off.

Hau gave a laugh. "Sorry! Sorry! I just can't wait to have another battle with Luna tomorrow."

"Wait..." Luna spoke. "I'm fighting in the festival?!" she asked, completely shocked.

"Of course! The trainer Tapu Koko chose has to fight!" Lillie spoke, "It would be wrong not to!"

"She has a point...Tapu Koko chose you!?" Hau spoke, shocked as Luna blushed in embarrassment.

"Yeah..."

"Amazing...Now I'm super excited for tomorrow!" Hau cheered, Popplio clapping in agreement.

"Nothing deters him..." Luna thought with a smile

"Well then, you two better head on home." he spoke. "It's getting late."

"Ah! It's my turn to make dinner!" Luna remembered. Just because her family moved to a different region didn't mean that they would change who did what in the house; Luna would typically be the one to clean the house while her mother took care of things like washing dishes, grocery shopping, and taking care of Meowth. However, both had agreed that they would be in charge of making meals on alternating days.

"Bye Lillie, Hau, Professor!" Luna kept Jun in her arms as she took off out of the small town, racing to beat the lowering sun.

"Mom! I'm back!"

Luna's mother watched as her daughter entered through the door, eyes sparkling when she saw the Grass Quill Pokémon.

"How cute!" she fawned.

"This is Jun!" Luna introduced, Jun flying out of her arms and onto the floor across from Meowth, the two Pokémon looking at each other in curiosity.

"My, what a sweetie! That's why you chose him, because he's adorable, right?"

Luna didn't know what to make of her Mom's adoration over her starter, she sure didn't act like this when her father showed her a picture of a Alolan Pokémon. But she couldn't blame her, Jun was cute in his own way.

"He's also really cool! He won against a trainer!" Luna spoke, Jun cooing in agreement.

"He's both cool and cute!" Her mother gushed, "That's it, you don't have to make dinner, I'll do it!"

Luna had no time to argue as her mother went to the fridge. She looked down at the family pet. "Listen Meowth, no fighting!"

Meowth replied with an unamused purr, still wary of this new Pokémon and how it stole his owner's affection.

After dinner, Luna had taken Jun up to her room, the Grass-type curious of his partner's room.

Luna smiled as she finished changing into her nightgown, sitting down on her bed. "Do you like my room, Jun?"

"Row Row!" Jun replied happily before flying over into Luna's lap.

"Listen Jun," Luna looked down at her new friend. "We might not be the strongest right now, but I'm sure if we keep doing our best, we'll become the greatest pair in all of Alola! So let's do our best and become Trial Champions, okay?"

"Rowlet! Row Row!" Jun cooed in agreement, smiling at Luna before the female laid down on the bed, pulling up the blanket over her and Jun.

"Goodnight, Jun."

"Mom! I'm going out!"

"Row!"

Luna and Jun raced past her mother as they made their way to the door; the festival wasn't due to happen until that night, but Lillie had told her that trainers who were going to battle in the festival needed a minimum of two Pokémon. Now that she had Jun, she would finally be able to catch a Pokémon!

"Be careful, Meowth and I will see you tonight!"

Luna smiled as she felt the bright sun warm her skin, looking around. "The professor should be in town, so let's go Jun!"

Trainer and Pokémon took off down the path, soon seeing the man himself. "Professor!"

Kukui turned as he heard someone calling him, watching Luna come up. "Just in time, Cousin!" he spoke. "You ready to learn the basics?"

"Yes!" Luna replied, excited.

The professor gave Luna a great lecture; using his Rockruff, he explained how to catch a Pokémon in great, yet simple detail. Wear it down, then throw then Pokéball. Simple as that!

"Well then..." Kukui looked around before he saw a patch of grass rustling. "How about trying your hand at that one?" He turned to the female. You're going to need these."

Luna first took the ten potions, putting them in her bag before taking the Pokéballs. The smoothness flooding her hand's senses...she had to use it!

"Okay..." Even though she was confident in her mind, that's not what came out in Luna's voice. She only had ten Pokéballs, so she couldn't afford to waste them...

Luna made her way into the grass, walking slowly before the same Pokémon the professor caught appeared in front of her; a Pikipek.

"Jun, you ready?"

"Rowlet!"

"Leafage!"

Based on the Professor's experience with the Woodpecker Pokémon, Pikipek was like a Pidgey; a Normal/Flying type. A Grass-type move wouldn't do much, but it was all Luna and Jun had to go on.

It took several turns, especially with Pikipek using Growl every chance it got.

"Okay Jun, here we go..." Luna took out a Pokéball. "Go!" The female tossed it towards the Woodpecker Pokémon, the capsule hitting its target, engulfing Pikipek in a red light, and then shutting closed as it hit the ground.

One shake.

Two shakes..

Three shakes...

Click!

Luna gave a big smile as she ran over and picked up the Pokéball.

"Alola Pikipek, welcome to the team!" she announced, holding the item up high as Jun cheered.

Kukui smiled. "Now that was a capture as powerful as a Mega Punch!" he praised. "Well, I have to go prepare for the festival, so keep on training, you hear?"

"Okay!" Luna smiled, having called Pikipek out. "Dode, you ready to help us?"

"Piki! Piki!" The Woodpecker Pokémon chirped in delight.

...

"Deka..."

The brown furred Pokémon looked at Luna, sharp teeth poking out his mouth.

"Dode..."

The Woodpecker Pokémon took a minute away from ruffling his feathers to look at Luna.

"and Jun!"

The Rowlet sat perched on Luna's shoulder, looking at his new friends.

"It's time...So let's do our best for Tapu Koko in the festival!" Luna encouraged, ready to do her best.

Her Pokémon cheered in response, excited at the prospect of a battle.

Luna recalled Dode and Deka before heading up to Iki Town, amazed at the livelihood of the villagers.

"Luna! Over here!"

The female looked around before finding Hau waving at her, running over to her friend.

"This is amazing!" Luna told him.

"Hehe!" Hau grinned and put his hands behind his head. "Yep! Tapu Koko's a big deal here on Melemele Island!"

"Hau! Luna!" Lillie ran over, making sure Nebby wasn't moving around too much in her bag. "A-are you two ready?" she asked.

"...are you sure you want to watch?" Hau asked, Luna catching a small blush on the male's face."You don't like battles."

"..." Lillie gave a small smile. "I think I can handle it, it's a battle in Tapu Koko's honor after all!"

"Luna! Hau, come to the stage!"

"Right!" the two replied, running to the center of town.

...

Hala took center stage as the fire burned bright, night settling across the island.

"For all life that lives on this island...and for those who chose to undertake the Island Challenge with joy in their hearts." He spoke, looking up. "We pray for your protection, to all on Melemele." He raised his hand. "May this battle be an offering to our Guardian Deity: Tapu Koko!"

The crowd cheered, excited for the annual battle.

"Before you, Tapu Koko, stands Hau; grandson of the Kahuna."

Hau came up to the stage, smiling brightly.

"And the one you yourself have chosen: Luna."

Luna came onto the stage, nervous about the battle; she was still new to this...Hau had probably seen dozens of battles!

"Eh?!"

"Tapu Koko has chosen one?"

"Amazing..."

Luna tried to block out the crowd and focus on Hau, only to hear one more voice.

"Jun! Take care of my baby Luna!"

Luna gave a small smile. No matter what it was, her mother always cheered her up...she couldn't afford to chicken out of the battle now!

Hau smiled. "So long as we have fun, I think it'll be a great battle!"

Luna nodded. "Yeah!"

Hala spoke once more. "Luna! Hau! Bring out your Pokémon!"

"Pichu, Hele!*"

"Deka, Ready...Go!"

The Tiny Mouse Pokémon stood across from the Loitering Pokémon, both ready to go.

"Deka, Tackle!"

The Yungoos charged at Pichu, soon hitting his target as Pichu tumbled back.

"Yes!" Luna smiled, only to notice Hau smiling.

"Sorry, but bad move on your part!"

Luna looked down, eyes widening as she saw electricity cover Deka. She had completely forgotten a Pichu's ability was Static!

"Pichu, Charm!" Hau commanded.

The Tiny Mouse Pokémon got back up, winking at Yungoos who stepped back, now looking like he didn't want to attack.

"Now Tackle!"

"Deka, dodge it!"

Despite Luna's command, the paralyzed Yungoos couldn't do anything, Pichu running forth and ramming into Yungoos.

Luna took out Deka's Pokéball. "Come back, Deka!"

In a stream of red light, Yungoos vanished.

"Dode, go!"

Pikipek came out, ruffling its feathers.

"Tackle!" The two trainers commanded, both Pokémon running forth and ramming into each other.

The crowd watched in excitement as the battle continued, neither side willing to give up.

"Thundershock!"

"Dodge, then Tackle!"

Pichu's body began to spark before a stream of electricity bolted out at the Pikipek, the Woodpecker Pokémon barely dodging before ramming into Pichu once more.

"Ah!" Hau watched as Pichu fell down, defeated.

"Yes!" Luna smiled, Pikipek giving a chirp.

"Not bad." Hau grinned as he recalled Pichu. "But I'm not giving up that easy! Popplio!"

The Water-type starter flipped as it was called out, posing before preparing for battle.

"Dode, can you still go?" Luna asked, not wanting to force her worn out friend to battle.

"Kiki!" The Pikipek chirped, staring at its opponent intently.

"Alright, Peck!"

"Growl!" Hau spoke.

Pikipek flew into the air before diving down at its target, Popplio gave out a fierce growl in the process.

"Ki! Kiki!" Pikipek was startled, still hitting his target, but not causing as much damage as it was going to.

Lillie watched as a few more rounds of Peck and Growl took place. "Pikipek's probably low on attack...there's no way..." she thought.

"Kay Popplio, Pound!" Hau spoke, noticing Luna smiling.

"Time to change tactics!" Luna spoke "Dode, Growl!"

Dode let out a large chirp, Popplio's tail causing less damage than expected.

"Peck!"

"Pound!"

Tail met beak as the attacks collided, the two Pokémon repeating the action once more.

"Come back, Dode!" Luna recalled the Woodpecker Pokémon. "Deka, once more!" She threw his Pokéball, the paralyzed Pokémon appearing.

"Water Gun!" Hau commanded.

Popplio took a deep breath before a blast of water spewed from its mouth, hitting Deka straight on.

"...What is she doing?" Lillie wondered, looking at Luna. "Pikipek...then Yungoos..." her eyes widened as she realized Luna's strategy. "She's trying to wear him down for Rowlet!"

"..." Luna bit her lip, there was no guarantee that Deka would be able to move, but the Loitering Pokémon looked back with a slight grin.

Luna gave a nod, "Deka, Tackle!"

The Yungoos gave a call before using a burst of strength to charge at Popplio and hit it.

"Growl!" Hau spoke, Popplio crying out once more, preparing for the next attack.

"Water Gun!"

The jet of water came flying towards Yungoos...

Only to hit Jun instead!

"Eh?!" Hau looked shocked, when did Jun come out?!

"Looks like the tactic worked!" Luna cheered, smiling. "Jun! Finish it with Leafage!"

Jun's wings glowed green as he flew into the air, a tornado of leaves whipping around him before he dove down at Popplio.

"Ah!" Hau watched as the attack hit, Popplio rolling over to him, defeated.

A few seconds passed before the crowd burst into cheers.

"Amazing!"

"Another great battle this year!"

Hala came onto the stage. "Well done! I bet Tapu Koko enjoyed it too."

Luna looked at the sky, hearing that faint cry of Tapu Koko. "I think it did..." she smiled.

"That was awesome, Luna!" Hau came over, grinning. "That was even better than yesterday's battle!"

Hala smiled. "It was a good battle. With this, Tapu Koko will surely continue to protect us."

A larger cry rang through the air, stunning everyone.

The Island Kahuna gave a laugh. "Looks like it approves after all!" He came over to Luna. "Well, now is good a time as any."

Luna looked confused before Hala took her wrist, placing a weird bracelet around it.

"What is it?" Luna asked.

"It's a Z-Ring." Lillie spoke up. "It allows you to convert certain moves into Z-moves, but only if you have a Z-Crystal." she explained. "Only Island Kahunas and certain trainers are allowed to have it."

"Wait..." Luna felt warmth from the item. "Is this..."

"Yeah, Kahuna here used that stone you and Lillie found to make it." The professor came over.

"Woah...so cool!" Hau grinned. "You're so lucky, Luna!"

"So how do I get these Z-Crystals or whatever?" Luna asked, still a little confused.

"Trial Captains give a certain Z-Crystal to whoever completes their challenge." Kukui spoke. "And then Island Kahunas also give their Z-Crystal for completing the grand trial."

"So where can I find the one for Jun?"

"That'll take a while." Lillie told her, "The Grassium Z is over in Akala Island as a reward for completing the third Island Challenge."

"Eh?!" Luna looked shocked, she'd have to wait that long?!

"Well, it makes sense you would want to use one right away..." Hala began.

"No."

The four looked at Luna, slightly shocked at her refusal.

"I'll wait until I get the Grassium Z, then i'll start using Z-moves!" Luna stated.

"You're gonna wait that long?!" Hau asked, shocked that Luna was thinking such a thing.

"Jun is my very first friend, so naturally he should get to be the first one on my team to use Z-moves!" Luna smiled before looking at Lillie. "So who's first?"

"Th-that would be Trial Captain Ilima, he specializes in Normal-types." The blond female replied.

"Then it's settled!" Luna looked at the sky, the moon shining brightly in the star-filled sky. "Tomorrow, we begin our journey!"

Animegirl426: Sorry it took so long to update guys; writing an OC story is harder than I thought it would be! I hope you guys liked the battles; if you have any suggestions on how to help me improve them, please PM me.

Now for some Trivia!

1. Gumshoos' (Yungoos' final form) name in Japanese is Dekagūsu, so that's where Deka's name comes from.

2. Toucannon's (Pikipek's final form) name in Japanese is Dodekabashi, so that's where Dode's name comes from.

3. As Alola is based off Hawaii, I'm going to have Hau used Hawaiian language every now and then; Hele is one of the ways to say 'go' in Hawaii.

4. What Luna said at the end is actually true for when I began playing Sun; I promised myself I wouldn't use Z-moves until I got the Grassium Z for Jun.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

-Luna