Sorry it took me so long. I saw the new Pokemon game Sword and Shield Version. The Gallar Region was styled after England and the new Legendries are Wolves with Sword and Shield powers. I can't wait when the new game comes. Without further ado, here's the next episode of Pokemon Sun and Moon: Adventures in Alola
-Pokemon Quiz-
Readers, if the Pokemon you choose is Rockruff, you're right!
Episode 03: The mean Skull
"Iki Town, Melemele, Alola"
The Battle Festival continues as Hau is currently battling with his new Pokemon, Litten.
Hau: Ikaika, finish with Scratch!
With his glowing claws, Ikaika passed through Yungoos and in a few seconds the Pokemon fainted.
Referee: Yungoos is unable to battle! Ikaika is the winner. So the victory goes to Hau!
Hau: Alright!
Both Hau and Mele jumped in joy of their first victory.
Back in one of the tents, Elio along with Lillie and their Pokemon watched Hau's victory on the TV.
Elio: Hau and Ikaika are making a pretty good team.
Lillie: Yeah, even though their first meeting didn't started so well.
Lillie remembered how Hau did something to upset the Fire Cat which caused him to scratch Hau's face.
Lillie: I'm surprised those two were able to get along so quickly.
Elio: If I had to guess, Hau must have shared his Malasada with Ikaika.
Lillie: Yep. That is something Hau would do.
Elio: Well then, my next match is gonna start soon. Say Lillie, do you know anything about my next opponent.
Lillie mouth turned into a frown when Elio asked that.
Lillie: …
Elio: Is something the matter, Lillie?
Lillie started rubbing her arms before looking at Elio.
Lillie: I don't know how to tell, but the man that you're about to face, is somewhat scary.
Elio processed Lillie's words. If what she says is true, then his next opponent must be a tuff one. However, he quickly shook away his worries.
Elio: There's no need to worry, Lillie.
Lillie looked at Elio in surprise as he picked up Amoka and put him in his lap.
Elio: This guy here is a "very" tuff Pokemon even when he was wild. So if this guy is scary and strong as you say, then I'm certainly Amoka and I will pull it through if we work together. Right, Amoka?
Amoka: Ruff, ruff!
Amoka barked happily to his friend before he jumped on his shoulder and started rubbing on Elio's neck. Show his affection in a painful way.
Elio: (Laughs)… Ow, Amoka stop! (Laughs)…
Amoka: Ruff!
Amoka continued to show his affection to Elio. Lillie was looking at this beautiful display with a smile on her face.
The next match begins as Elio was already on the wooden platform waiting for his next opponent. Laura was cheering for her son with Lillie by her side.
Laura: Good luck there, Elio!
Meowth: Mraaw!
Elio's next opponent finally started climbing to the wooden field. But then the audience went silent after seeing the boy's appearance, while Elio was now curious about him.
He's a pre-teen with blue hair that is wearing a black A-shirt with a white cross on the belly and black knee length shorts with white lines on the side. Black socks and white boots. A black bandana mask and a bandana with a skull motif. And a metal necklace with a sideway S that make's it resemble a skull.
Woman: W-What is that guy doing here!?
Man: I knew there was something fishy about this guy! And now that he's wearing that getup, I finally know why!
Elio didn't knew what's going on until the man started to speak.
?: Listen up, everyone! My boss heard about the battle festival going on here in this island, so he send me here to show all of you folks how strong we Team Skull are, got that?
His response was the Townspeople booing at him which didn't bother him. Ekewaka was in deep thought when he heard Team Skull.
Elio: Team Skull? Where did I hear that before?
-Flashback-
Elio: Team Skull?
Elio asked his Mother as they were both eating dinner on the table.
Laura: You see, Elio. Team Skull originated from a group that coalesced around one of the island's Kahunas. They were punished for this however. Since today, Team Skull is composed of misfits that causes trouble around the island's.
-End of flashback-
Elio: Amoka, we better be careful with this guy, and throw everything we've got, right?
Amoka nodded as he was growling at the nasty opponent in front of him.
Professor Kukui: Kahuna Hala, is it a good idea to let him compete?
Hala: This tournament is to express our gratitude to Tapu Koko. Even if a Team Skull member is competing, the tournament must continue.
Said Spirit Guardian that Hala mentioned was watching the battle hidden in the tree's. Kahuna Hala gave a nod to the Referee which he understood what he wanted to say.
Referee: The battle between Elio and member of Team Skull is about to begin! Trainers! Please send out your Pokemon!
Both Elio and the Skull Grunt now stood facing eye to eye with their Pokeballs in hand. The Grunt send out his Pokemon first.
Skull Grunt: Time to show your strength, Salandit!
Coming out of the Pokeball is a small, black Lizard Pokemon with a dark grey body and black head and feet. Along its back and down its tail is an orange red line that splits into shorter lines with round tips on its back. On the base of its neck are two short, flat spines. Its eyes are light purple with slit pupils and there are several tooth-like protrusions along its upper jaws. Each foot has four pointed toes.
Salandit: Saaa!
Elio: Salandit, that's a Fire Type. I know who to choose then.
Elio then threw his Pokeball in the air.
Elio: Go, Kahula!
His first Water Starter has now appeared in the field.
Kahula: Popplio!
Both Trainers and Their Pokemon are ready to fight each other.
Referee: Battle, begin!
Skull Grunt: Salandit, use Flame Burst!
Salandit fired a small orange-yellow fireball from his mouth. The attack came so fast that it hit Kahula before she could dodge.
Kahula: Pooo!
Elio: Kahula!
Elio watched in concern as he saw the smoke disperse to see his Water starter still standing strong, albeit with a few burn marks on her body. Then he looked back at Salandit, who's giving them a sinister grin in amusement.
Elio: That Salandit is both fast and strong. I better be careful.
As Elio was trying to think of a way to fight Salandit, Lillie watched worriedly while at the same time making sure Nebby doesn't come out of her bag.
Elio: Go use Water Gun!
Kahula fired her jet of water at Salandit, only for the grunt to give a command
Skull Grunt: Dodge it!
With ease, Salandit got out of harms way as he dodged the water attack.
Skull Grunt: Now use Flame Charge!
Salandit then became outlined in flames as he charged at Kahula. The attack came to fast as the female Water Type was hit again.
Kaluna: Pooop!
Kaluna landed on the wooden floor as Salandit went back to his place.
Elio: Kahula, can you get up?
With a bit of effort, Kahula stood back up on her front flippers as she looked at Salandit with an angry look on her face.
Elio: Alright, use Growl!
Kahula: Popplio!
Kahula let out a loud cry as the sound hit Salandit, to the annoyance of the Skull Grunt.
Skull Grunt: What an annoying sound.
Elio: Now use Water Gun!
Kahula fired once again her water attack at Salandit.
Skull Grunt: Dodge and use Double Slap!
Reacting fast, Salandit dodge the water attack again only with surprisingly greater speed. He then got close right at Kahula's face.
Kahula: Popplio!?
Elio: Oh no! Kahula, get away, quickly!
Sadly it was to late as Salandit's hands started to glow white before repeatedly slapping at Kahula. Lillie had to close her eyes with her hands as she couldn't continue to watch Kahula being punished by Salandit. Kalena watched this as she wrapped an arm round Lillie to comfort her, which brought a little surprise to her as she looked at Kalena smiling face.
Skull Grunt: Now Salandit! End this with Flame Burst!
Salandit quickly fired the small fireball at Kahula at point blank range. As the smoked cleared, it showed Kahula laying on the ground with swirly eyes.
Referee: Kahula is unable to battle! Salandit is the winner!
The audience booed at the Grunt, upset that he won. Meanwhile, Elio couldn't believe what just happened. His female Water friend was defeated despite the Type advantage. He then returned his downed Pokemon back inside her Pokeball.
Elio: Take a rest, Kahula. You deserved it.
He then set his eyes at the Grunt Salandit, who only gave him victory smile to taunt him.
Elio: That Salandit sure is strong, but what's up with his speed? He somehow got faster.
The Professor, who's an expert in Pokemon moves, knows why.
Professor Kukui: "Flame Charge increases the Pokemon's speed everytime it's used. Elio… you better be careful."
Elio turned his attention to Amoka, who was growling at the Skull Grunt and his Salandit for hurting his new friend.
Elio: You're the only one who can turn this around Amoka. I choose you!
Hearing these words, Amoka moved forward to the battlefield as he growled at the still grinning Salandit.
Skull Grunt: Don't you can win this, kid! Now Salandit, use Flame Charge!
Salandit was then covered in fire again as he headed toward Amoka, his speed increased even further.
Elio: Hold your ground, Amoka!
And that's what Amoka just did, he stood his ground and let the Flame Charge attack hit him. He was able to hold Salandit from pushing him as the Toxic Lizard tried to put more effort in his attack but the Puppy still held his ground.
Skull Grunt: What's going on, Salandit?
Laura was able to answer that.
Laura: Salandit is still feeling the effects of having his attack strength weakened because of Growl.
Elio: Now use Bite!
A white aura shaped liked teeth appeared on Amoka as he sinked it and his fangs on Salandit, resulting in an explosion. As the smoke cleared it showed Amoka holding Salandit left shoulder with his teeth, as the attack caused Salandit to flinch out of his Flame Charge state. He tried to get out but Amoka wouldn't let him go that easily.
Elio: Now use Leer!
Amoka's eyes glowed red and hit Salandit with a red outline, causing him to cringe and have a red outline around his body. The Skull Grunt was starting to get upset.
Skull Grunt: Get put of there Salandit! Use Double Slap!
Salandit right hand was then covered in white light and started to hit on Amoka's face. The attack didn't hurt him much but was enough to let go of Salandit who hurried back to his Trainer's side.
Skull Grunt: Salandit, use Flame Burst!
Elio knew that they would already try this and reacted fast.
Elio: Use Rock Throw!
Salandit fired his fireball attack while from Amoka's tail multiple white orbs appeared and turned into rocks and were quickly fired. The attacks connected and canceled each other out. The crowd were excited as Elio was holding his own against a member of Team Skull, who was starting to get more upset.
Skull Grunt: Now I'm angry! Salandit! Use Flame Charge at full power now!
Salandit covered himself in even larger flames as he charged at Amoka.
Elio: Use Tackle now!
Amoka: (Howl)…!
With a howl, Amoka charged at Salandit and they both hit each other. Salandit's flames was burning Amoka's body, but the Puppy Pokemon was able to hold it off as he was clashing with Salandit. Both of them trying their best to overpower the other. In the end it was Amoka who was the victor as he send Salandit flying. He crashed of stage on the ground and that was enough to defeat him.
Referee: Salandit us unable to battle! Amoka wins!
The crowd were cheering loudly at Elio for beating the Grunt's Salandit. Lillie and Lola the Buneary were happy for them pulling it off. They now know how strong Amoka is and believe that they can win this. The Skull Grunt returned Salandit back to his Pokeball and turned to his opponent. Elio thought that he would be quite upset but to his surprise he wasn't.
Skull Grunt: (Chuckles)… You know? You're doing well for a rookie.
Elio didn't expect those words and neither was Amoka.
Elio: Thanks… I think?
The Grunt then took out his last Pokeball. But this one was different. Instead of red it has a blue color with two red ascents on it. A Great Ball.
Skull Grunt: But this time I'll knock you off the field with my strongest Pokemon! Come out, Golbat!
The Grunt threw the Great Ball in the air and coming out of it was a large, blue Bat-like Pokemon with purple wing membranes. It has small eyes with slit pupils and a massive mouth containing four fangs. Its pointed ears are tiny, and it has short legs with long, thin feet.
Golbat: Kch, kch!
The Bat Pokemon hovered in the air as he looked down at Amoka.
Skull Grunt: Use Supersonic!
Golbat released sound waves from his big mouth at Amoka, and since his kind has strong hearing, he was in big trouble as he closed his ears with his paws in order to reduce the pain. Elio also had his ears closed as they were bombarded by the sound attack.
Elio: Agh…! Amoka!
The sound attack finally ended as Elio and Amoka released their ears. However, Elio noticed that something is wrong with Amoka as the Puppy was looking around frantically.
Elio: Amoka? Are you alright?
Skull Grunt: Now use Air Cutter!
Golbat waved his wings in an X like motion. Coming from that motion was an X shaped light blue energy attack that was heading straight for Amoka.
Elio: Amoka, dodge!
But much to Elio's surprise, Amoka didn't listen as he was still looking around frantically before being hit by Golbat's attack.
Elio: Amoka!
Elio watched in worried as the smoke cleared to see Amoka still standing much to his relief, but then he saw what's really going on as he saw Amoka's eyes glowing red.
Elio: Ah! He's confused!
Skull Grunt: Not so tuff are ya? Now Golbat, us Wing attack repeatedly!
Golbat's wings then started to glow white as he attack Amoka again.
Elio: Amoka listen, you have to dodge!
But unfortunately that didn't happened as Amoka was hit by Golbat's wings, this attack continued until Amoka was finally knocked of his injured.
Elio: Amoka!
Laura, Lillie and their Pokemon watched worriedly as Amoka was being badly beaten.
Skull Grunt: You never stood a chance against me, kid. This is the strenght of Team Skull! Now it's time to end this!
Elio clenched his fist at the mock of the Grunt. He saw Amoka get up but was still confused.
Skull Grunt: Now finish with your Bite attack!
At this command Golbat as an aura shaped teeth with two fangs appeared on his mouth and charged at Amoka.
Elio: "No matter what I do, Amoka wouldn't listen to me because of confusion."
Elio thought hard to find a solution to this problem. He then saw that Amoka was growling angrily at the Poison Fang Pokemon.
Elio: Wait a minute!? Amoka, use Bite as well!
This time Amoka did hear the order as his eyes narrowed and his white-aura shaped fangs appeared. Just before Golbat fangs sinks on him Amoka was the one who striked as he sinked his fangs on Golbat's right wing.
Golbat: KCH!
Golbat was in pain as his right wing was being bitten by the Rock Type Pokemon. He was able to throw Amoka of him and flew back into the air albeit poorly duo to the wound on his wing. The Grunt looked worriedly at this.
Skull Grunt: Oh no…
Seeing that Golbat's movement has been slowed down, and that Amoka snapped out of confusion, Elio then took this chance.
Elio: Alright! Amoka, use Rock Throw!
Amoka created the white orbs on his tail again and fired the now rock attack at Golbat. The Bat Pokemon took a lot of damage of the attack.
Golbat: Kch, kch!
Skull Grunt: Urg…
After being pelted by the attacks, the now weakened Golbat lost strength on his wings and started to fall down.
Elio: Now! Us Tackle full power!
Amoka: (Howl)…!
With a loud howl, Amoka quickly ran to the falling Pokemon. Right before the Bat crashed on the ground, he was quickly hit by a full-body tackle from Amoka, which send him crashing to the shocked Grunt and send them both flying off the stage. When the Referee went to check out he saw that both Golbat and his Trainer has swirl in their eyes.
Referee: Golbat is unable to battle! Amoka is the winner! And the victory goes to Elio!
The Townspeople applauded and cheered in joy for Elio defeating a member of Team Skull despite being a beginner.
Professor Kukui: Well done, Ekewaka.
Hala was also glad that Elio won as he was thinking about this.
Hala: "Elio and Amoka. I'm starting to see now the reason why Tapu Koko is interested in you both."
Skull Grunt: I don't… believe this!
The Grunt regained consciousness as he returned Golbat to his Great Ball.
Skull Grunt: The Boss ain't gonna be happy about this!
The Team Skull member quickly left the field, but nobody cared or payed attention to him as they congratulate the young winner. Elio left the wooden platform with Amoka on his shoulders as his Mother and Lillie stood in front of him.
Laura: You did it, Elio! You and Amoka worked very well together!
Elio just gave a big grin to his Mother.
Elio: Thanks, Mom. Like I told Lillie, this guy here is a very tuff Pokemon.
Amoka: Ruff!
Amoka barked with pride. Lillie smiled happily at them, glad to have met such an amazing duo. Just then, an arm wrapped around Elio's shoulders. It was Hau, along with his Pokemon Mele the Zorua and Ikaika the Litten.
Hau: You were amazing, man! Those Skull guys always causes lots of trouble and you managed to beat on of them!
Elio: It's Amoka that should take the credit. If it wasn't form him, then I'll definitely would have been toast.
Elio looked down at Amoka who's having a conversation of his own with Lola, Mele and Ikaika.
Hau: Well I'm glad you won. You also know what this means, right?
Elio understood what Hau meant as he and Amoka faced the boy and his Pokemon with a challenging look on their faces.
Elio: Yeah. It's looks like we'll be facing each other in the final.
Hau and Mele also have a challenging look in their eyes.
Hau: Me and Mele are the strongest here in Iki Town. So you better give it your all.
Elio: I am gonna bring my all, Hau. And I'm gonna win!
The Kahuna Hala and Professor Kukui were watching these two that looked ready to battle one another.
Hala: Elio and my grandson Hau. I feel that this battle will bring those two together.
Professor Kukui: Their meeting will surely evolve into friendship.
The two continued to watch the two children as they were very eager to battle one another. And the feeling was mutual with their Pokemon.
-Pokemon Quiz-
Readers, which Pokemon snorts bodily fluids from its nose? The answer will appear in the next episode!
I changed the name to Elio. Thought it would be better to use his original name. It will take me some time to change episode 1.