Chapter 3: Don't worry we'll meet again! Umbreon Forest!
Right now the group is on route 101 and Moon along with her Icitten has come across their fifth trainer and battle. The day is beautiful white clouds passing through the temperature warm. If Moon and Icitten beat Trainer John it'll be their fifth win straight and that's what their working on. Ash, Gary and Sun sat on the side lines Ash fuming that he didn't get to participate in any of the battles from challengers so far but Gary and Sun insist that Moon take the challenges sense she is a newbie.
"Icitten use Algua Shot!" Moon called. Icitten meow and shot a large water bullet blast at the opponents Flarpup which made direct contact and is super effective. "Pika Pika!" Pikachu cheered. "Hitmontop!" Hitmontop cheered on as well.
"Yes, a direct hit!" Gary exclaims.
"Algua shot is a technique slightly stronger then water gun and drops the foes speed when it hits." Sun explains. "I gotta admit she is pretty good at this I'm impress she already beat four Pokémon straight and two of them had type advantage against her."
Flarpup shook the water off but the effects still got to it. "You're good Flarpup! Quick use Spitfire!" John commanded. Flarpup got it together and spat out a flare of fire, Icitten attempt it to dodge but was struck down and slid to Moon's ankles causing her to gasp.
"From what I've heard Spitfire is a little stronger than ember and more times than none leaves a nasty burn." Gary explains.
"It doesn't seem to have any effect this time." Sun said. "When is it going to be my turn?" Ash said still fuming. "Pikachu." Pikachu lectured.
"Ash we've started are journey already and experience many battles let her have her chance." Gary lectures.
Icitten stood up look back at Moon and meow a sign of okay. "Alright end this with a Tackle." Moon commanded. Icitten took off and tackle Flarpup causing a critical hit then a faint.
"The match is over! The winner is Moon!" Sun cheerfully announced. "Hitmontop Hitmon!" Hitmontop chimed in.
Moon knelt down as Icitten jump into her arms. John knelt down cheering Flarpup up then returns him to his ball before taking out another. "Wait a second I have one more Pokémon!" John quickly exclaims to let it be known he still has a chance. "Remember our agreement."
"Yeah, I know!" Moon said Icitten jump out her arms and back on the field. The agreement was a two on one battle Moon still has only one Pokémon but John has two and Moon feeling cocky created the challenge to use all the Pokémon John has. "Bloom Rosereign!" John called. Rosereign came out her ball 3'5 feet tall. Its body is a faded green and white, pink flower petals growing from its waist covering its feet, its hands has five long thorny green fingers, a rose bud close on its head and green leaves covering its eyes. "Rosereign." She smiled with its legs crossed.
"Who's that Pokémon?" Moon said.
Ash was curious as well and pulls out his Pokédex as it explains. "Rosereign the fatal flower Pokémon, it is the evolve form of Roselia if leveled up in Espeon Fields. Its spend most of its days planted in the ground with the flower on its head bloom. If accidentally pick by a person or prey it will attack to kill and use the remains as nutrients."
"Icitten you still up for a battle?" Moon asks. Icitten meow with a cocky confidence.
"Icitten been at it all day I don't think it'll do well this time. It's probably more tired than it thinks." Gary assumes. "I say their just getting started!" Ash said now pumped and Pikachu agreed.
Sun looks at both competitors. "The next match now begins go!" Sun cried. "Hitmontop!" Hitmontop helped referee.
Icitten rush out into the field as Rosereign waited. "It's not moving?" Ash noticed. "That's because it's laying wait for the attack." Gary explains.
"Rosereign Thorn whips!" John commanded. Rosereign launch her thorn like fingers out Icitten dodge the first five but was hit by the second and is poison. Icitten fell to the ground and Moon gasp. "Oh no!" Icitten weekly stood up the poison getting to it.
"How it get poison by a vine whip?" Ash questions. "It's thorn whip is stronger than vine whip by a bit and can cause a poison effect sometimes." Gary explains.
Moon not sure how to react called the first attack that came to mind. "Icitten quick Algua Shot!" Moon called. Icitten meow trying to shoot an Algua Shot but instead a beam of ice came out striking Rosereign surprising everyone. "Icitten learn Ice Beam that's a strong attack." Sun said and Hitmontop agreed. "Wow Moon is pretty good." Ash said and Pikachu agreed. "They both are good I guess I'll be wrong." Gary smiles. John gritted his teeth. "Quick use Mega Drain Rosereign!" John commanded. Rosereign now irritated wrapped its thorns around Icitten who tried to escape even though it was too weak. Unfortunately after being risen into the air Icitten had its energy completely drain and then slam on the ground creating a dust cloud. "Icitten is unable to battle. The winner is John." Sun said pointing at John and Hitmontop mimic him.
Moon ran to Icitten and picks her up. "Are you okay I'm sorry I had you battle so hard." Moon said apologetically but Icitten came to and meow with a smile. John ran to her with Rosereign by his side. "Hey how is Icitten?" He asks. Moon looks up at him and stood. "She's find just tired."
"The slam was not my idea Rosereign just took it to far." John pinched one of Rosereign petals. "Apologize!" He commanded. "Rosereign." Rosereign said and bitterly bowed. "Good now return." John commanded. "Very first capture?" Moon asks due to his Pokémon behavior. "No, when it was a Roselia she was my very first Pokémon until I got Flarpup so I guess she's kind of jealous." John explains with his hand behind his head embarrass, Sun w/ Hitmontop, Ash w/ Pikachu and Gary walk up to Sun and John. "Do you have any badges?" Ash questions.
John shook his head. "No I went through Espeon Fields to train and then challenge the ground gym leader in Sunagakure City but he turn out to be a fierce competitor they say he's way out of his rank."
"So you just give up?" Gary questions. "Of course not I'm going to train and capture more Pokémon and then challenge him again but I am going to visit my parents while I'm near." John explains. The group said there good byes John heading back to Daybreak city and Ash and friends heading to the soon fork in the road.
However after a few steps Ash and Moon complain about their hunger pains and so took a break and had a picnic. They had a variety of different sandwiches made by Sun's mom Professor Ellis, as the group ate Moon notice that Icitten wasn't getting any better and refuse to eat anything. "Oh Icitten you gotta eat something." Moon said tearing a piece of her sandwich and pushing it toward Icitten face but rejected it.
"It's still poison we need to find some berries or go back into town. It is the closes Pokémon center." Gary said.
"Yeah but that's basically starting over again." Moon complains not wanting to head back into town. "Yeah but your Pokémon are your friends and Icitten needs you." Ash explains. Moon stood up. "Your right Ash." She smiled.
A shadow cover over them in the bright sky, it was the shadow of a Pidgeot. "Moon!" Her mother called leaping off her Pokémon. Moon looks up and was met with a fist against her creating a lump in a comical fashion but surprise Ash, Pikachu, and Gary. Sun was completely calm however knowing Moon and her mom for a while. "Hi Ms. Star." He smiled. "Hello cutie." Ms. Star said making Sun feel kind of uncomfortable. Moon gripped her head in pain. "Mom what the hell why did you hit me!" She shouted naturally irritated by her antics. "You forgot your breakfast." Ms. Star said handing her food over to Moon nicely packs in a warm container. Pidgeot landed by Ms. Star and Moon. "Wow is this you're Pidgeot reminds me of the one I use to have." Ash petted and Pidgeot chirped soothingly. Ms. Star notices the unfamiliar faces. "Mom this is Ash and Gary they are traveling with us." Moon introduced.
"Oh well nice to meet." Ms. Star said and then something came to mind as she got infuriated. "Moon what did I tell you before you left?"
"Mom, I wasn't hungry and I wanted my Pokémon." Moon said. "You mean the sick Icitten in your hands." Ms. Star petted before going in her bags. "Feed it these berries and it will feel better it can cure any stat issue." Moon received it and fed it to Icitten who felt better purring. "Thanks mom."
"Hey, how did you find us Ms. Star?" Sun asks.
"I flew by your parents and that's when they told me where you were heading." Ms. Star explains. "So Ash and Gary is this your first journey as well."
"No we're from the Kanto region. So our journey in Konan is new." Gary said. "You didn't have to explain for me you know." Ash said and Pikachu laughs.
"Mom thanks but you can leave now." Moon encourage pushing her mom toward her Pidgeot. "Oh, alright dear I know I'm embarrassing you but let me just ask how many Pokémon you caught?" Ms. Star asks. Moon is hesitant to answer embarrass but spoke. "None." She said.
"Uh-huh well that want do." Ms. Star had brought a bag with her and took out five great balls. "If I remember correctly the gyms ahead you have the choice of to fight the dark or ground types. So I'll let you have Hitmonchan, Primape, Samurott, Seadra, or Ivysaur." Ms. Star offer.
"No thanks mom I wanna catch and train my own Pokémon." Moon insists. "Alright but you know I worry because I've grown fond of you." Ms. Star explains. "I've grown fond of you too." Moon smiles.
"Grown fond off?" Ash questions with a sweatdrop. "I think that means love." Gary said also sweatdrop about the odd relationship. "That's just who they are." Sun said and Hitmontop agreed.
"Sweet heart you just up and left you didn't even say goodbye or come back home to show me you're Pokémon." Ms. Star said starting to feel kind of heart broken. "Oh so that's why you clobber me I'm sorry mom I was just so excited. That's all how about you register me in my Poke-Nav." Moon said to cheer her up. Ms. Star smiled and registers her number in her daughter Poke-Nav. After that she gave her daughter some more berries a variety of types then packs her Pokémon up and jumped back on her Pidgeot. "Sweet heart I know you trying to be an adult but nothing shows a sign of maturity than admitting you need help so feel free to call." Ms. Star said. Her Pidgeot began to fly off. "I love you." Ms. Star waves. "Love you Mom and bye Pidgeot!" Moon waves.
Her mom flew out of distance and Moon return Icitten to her ball, the group began their journey after finishing their food heading toward the fork of the road which led to either Umbreon Forest or Espeon Fields. "Your mom has an impressive collection of Pokémon." Gary committed. "She used to be a trainer and a top coordinator." Moon explains. "She even uses to be a rank 4 gym leader before she gave it up more interested in contest."
"Your mom seems pretty cool I wonder if I can battle her sometimes." Ash thought fondly. "I'll be the one to battle her first after I get more experience." Moon said.
The group made it to the fork one going to Umbreon Forest to the left it consist of a very dark forest full of trees and can be seen in the distance only a few steps ahead. To the right is Espeon Fields a bright flowery meadow of beautiful grassland and flowers blooming all over. The group looks deciding which way they should go not exactly certain of where to truly begin. "I want to go to the dark gym leaders." Ash decided. "I've never been to a dark type gym before this should be interesting." Ash said eager. "Pika." Pikachu agreed also eager. "Well I'm not really picky so why not." Moon agreed. "Alright well let's head into the darkness." Sun said in a foreshadow tone. "Don't be so creepy." Moon said shuddering slightly. The three took a few steps toward Umbreon Forest until they notice Gary was behind.
"Gary whats wrong?" Ash asks.
Gary looks at them and then back to Espeon Fields. "I wanna head to the Ground Gym leader he seems pretty tough." Gary smiled holding the Pokéball with his Blastoise. "We need a challenge."
Moon sighs. "Just like a boy. If the Dark gym leader is easier we should head their and from what John said that Ground Gym leader is trouble." Moon said trying to be the voice of reason. Ash walk to Gary as the two stood face to face. "Gary is you sure you wanna head that way it'll be a lot more fun with all us?"
"I'm sure Ashy boy I do better traveling solo anyway." Gary said. The two stared at each other for a few seconds before they bump wrist signaling their goodbye. Gary headed to Espeon Fields waving them by and the group waved back as well. "Sad to see one of the cuter ones go." Moon said. "Hey I'm cute." Sun argued. "Yeah but your taken and beside you're like a bro."
"Ash is going to be my eye candy." Moon joked causing Ash to blush and laugh shyly. She wrapped her arm around Ash. "Let's go Ashy boy." Moon mocked over hearing Ash and Gary conversation and they walked. Pikachu sigh. Sun had his head down. "I'm cute." Hitmontop by his side patted his back. "Hitmontop." He tries to cheer him up.
