Team Wildfire Blazes Again

Chapter Two: Makuhita's Training

*Anthony's p.o.v*

Larraine, my friends, and I went to the Dojo. When we got there, the place was empty. There were various weights and punching bags around the room with a sumo ring in the middle. ''Hello?'' I called. ''Makuhita? We were wondering if you could give us some training.''

''Team Wildfire,'' a voice said. We looked around and the light above the ring flicked on where Makuhita was standing. ''It is an honor to meet the saviors of the world,'' Makuhita said as he bowed. ''And you are?'' he asked referring to Larraine.

''I'm Larraine,'' Larraine said.

''It is a pleasure to meet you as well,'' Makuhita said as he bowed again. ''So, you've come for training, yes?''

''Yes, Makuhita-um-sensei,'' I replied. ''We wish to become stronger and Larraine needs to get used to her powers.''

''I'm a human,'' she added.

''I see,'' Makuhita said. ''I must warn you. My training will not be easy. Can you handle that?'' We both nodded. ''That's the response I'd expect from a hero,'' Makuhita smiled. ''Then let's begin!'' We immediately began with Larraine's training on controlling her electric powers. ''Focus on the electrical sacks in your cheeks and hit me with all your might!'' Makuhita commanded.

''Hit you?!'' Larraine asked surprised. ''A-a-are you sure?''

''Don't be afraid,'' Makuhita said. ''I'll be fine.''

''Okay,'' she replied. Larraine closed her eyes and focused. Her cheeks then began to produce sparks. ''Thundershock!'' she yelled. The lightning bolt flew towards Makuhita. However, before it made contact, Makuhita's eyes glowed and he blocked with his arms thus protecting him from the attack.

''That must've been Detect,'' I said to my friends.

''Not bad,'' Makuhita replied. ''Anthony-sama? Come forward.'' I entered the ring.

''I heard that Growlithe can learn an electric attack, Wild Charge,'' I said. ''Can you teach me it?''

''Yes,'' Makuhita replied. ''Run towards me and imagine yourself as a lightning bolt.'' I began to run towards Makuhita feeling sparks fly from my body. However, I ended up shocking myself by accident.

''Anthony!'' my friends yelled.

''He'll be fine,'' Makuhita said to them. ''Is this the Pokémon who really saved the world from destruction? I'm not seeing it! Come on, hero! Prove me wrong!'' I got up and tried again. I charged towards Makuhita and…success! Makuhita was pushed backwards. ''Well done!'' Makuhita said. ''Now, let's push on!'' We spent the rest of the day training. ''Alright,'' Makuhita said. ''That's enough. I feel that you're ready for any challenge ahead of you. Please, stick around for dinner.'' We went outside where Makuhita prepared a fire and a vegetable stew. Makuhita may have honor, but he eats like a pig!

*Lombre's p.o.v*

I was out at see with my good friend Wailord. It was a beautiful night out at sea. ''Great night out, eh Wailord?'' I asked.

''You bet little buddy,'' Wailord replied in his usual slow and calm manor. ''Hmm? The sea is starting to get rough.'' The sea began to churn violently.

''W-what's going on?'' I asked. I grabbed onto Wailord and hung on as tight as I could.

''WHO DARES TO ENTER MY TERRITORY?'' a voice boomed. ''TRESSPASSERS WILL BE PUNISHED!'' The sea got even more violent and I lost my grip on Wailord.

''Little buddy?!'' I heard him yell. ''Where are you?!'' But, before I could respond, I was sucked below the waves.

*Larraine's p.o.v*

My friends and I went to the Pelipper Post Office. ''What new jobs are there?'' I wondered out loud. My sensitive hearing then picked up some commotion from the beach. ''Hey guys, there's noises coming from the beach!'' I said to my team. We went to the cliff and a sight that made my heart sink.

''A beached Wailord!'' Wartortle cried. ''Someone get help!'' Anthony, Wartortle, and I ran down to the beach as Lucario and Zoroark went to get help.

''HEY!'' Anthony called to the Wailord as we got to the beach. ''WHAT HAPPENED?!''

''M-m-my little buddy, Lombre, got sucked under the sea,'' Wailord replied weakly. ''The sea got really rough. I couldn't save 'im.''

''Lombre's in trouble?!'' Anthony said. ''At sea?!'' Anthony looked towards the ocean and got a sick expression on his face. ''Oh no.''

''What's wrong?'' Wartortle asked.

''I get seasick easily,'' Anthony said. ''Just thinking about it makes me want to hurl! Unless there's some seasick medicine around here, I don't think I'll be in the condition to save Lombre as much as it pains me to say that.''

''I may have something,'' Alakazam said as he was coming up the road with Lucario, Zoroark, and the rest of Team A.C.T. ''Take this. This will prevent seasickness.'' Alakazam handed Anthony some kind of berry that was a deep blue. ''The place Wailord is speaking of is called the Stormy Sea. It is said that Groudon's rival, Kyogre, sleeps there. It must've been awakened by Wailord and Lombre by accident. Lombre must be saved and Kyogre must be stopped at all costs. To get there, however, one must know the move Dive.''

''I can take these guys,'' Wailord said. ''I don't care if I die in the process! Lombre needs to be saved.''

''I commend you for your courage and concern for your friend Wailord. But first, you need to rest and get back in the ocean,'' Alakazam replied. Alakazam's hands then began to glow as he lifted the humongous Wailord and placed him in the ocean. Lifting such a bid Pokémon seemed to have tired out Alakazam.

''Are you okay, Alakazam?'' Lucario asked.

''Y-yes,'' Alakazam answered. ''I need to rest, too.''

''We'll leave for the Stormy Sea tomorrow,'' Lucario said to us. We then went to get prepared for tomorrow's rescue mission.