(A/N: Updates are pretty fast at this point. And… another villain appears!? That could mean trouble for the gang. And what's up with Wes and that attitude?)

Chapter 4: Lorenzo, Toadette and the Star Faced Thief!

After getting their Pokemon healed at the Pokemon Center once more, the three travelers were now well on their way through the next route.

"Don't feel down for losing." Sam said to Lorenzo. "It happens to us all."

"I know but I completely burned out!" the brunet answered. Perhaps the pleasant scenery would cheer him up.

The route that they were on was a flowery path that was brimming with life. There was also a cave towards the western part of the clearing. "Diamond City shouldn't be too far away!" Kaylee said. Lorenzo still seemed rather bummed. "You did the best you could, Lorenzo." Sam once again tried to reassure him. "Your Pokemon know that, and they tried their best." Suddenly a frantic Toad girl ran over to them, interrupting the little pep talk.

"What's the matter?" Sam asked. "My precious Pokemon was stolen!" she yelled. "I was minding my own business and then a guy snatched her from me!" The three looked at each other. This had Koopaling written all over it.

"My name's Toadette by the way." she sniffed. "I'm Lorenzo." "My name's Sam." "Kaylee here!" the trio introduced themselves.

"So what Pokemon was stolen, Toadette?" Sam asked.

"My Sheebop!" Toadette said. Lorenzo looked in the Pokedex and found the bipedal white, sheep-like Pokemon. "Sheebop, the Fleece Pokemon. Sheebop come in male and female varieties that evolve into two different Pokemon. It's fleece is said to bring good fortune."

Kaylee sighed. "I swear if it's the same guy who robbed us, I'm going to lose it!"

"You were robbed too?" Toadette asked as they walked.

"It's kind of embarrassing on our part. Anyway, how did the thief look?" Sam asked. Toadette paused for a moment to think. "He was burly and looked like a Koopa. And he had a star on his face."

"You certainly can't miss that, do you think he went to Diamond City?" Lorenzo asked.

"I'm really not sure, but I want Sheebop back!" she cried.

"Don't worry, we'll find her!" Lorenzo said. "Come on let's split up!" The four went in different directions to find the small Pokemon and the burly thief. Kaylee and Sam were slightly pleased that Lorenzo was out of his little slump, but then again, there was a thief on the loose!

Kaylee and Embarge were looking near a rocky area. Sam and Grolinguito were searching in the bushes. Toadette checked out the woods. As for Lorenzo, he decided to hit the cave towards the west.

"I wonder if he's here." Lorenzo said to himself. He noticed a silhouette. "That must be him! Stop right there!" he yelled as he tackled the person down.

"What's your problem!" a familiar voice spoke. At his moment, Lorenzo figured out who he just tackled into and sprung up quickly.

"Wes! I didn't know you were here!" Lorenzo said.

"I was trying to get some last minute training in!" Wes sat up, rubbing his head. Leacria ran to his side with a concerned look.

"Well you see, we're looking for a thief!"

"Don't care. Now let me get back to training. If you were smart you'd do the same." Wes retorted.

"But it's our new friend's Pokemon!" Lorenzo said, not understanding the boy's apathetic attitude. "What if you were in her shoes!?"

"I would never be in her shoes. I'm not stupid or weak enough to have my Pokemon stolen!" Wes casually remarked. At this point Lorenzo's fist tightened. "How could you say that!?" Lorenzo yelled as he ran towards Wes at full force.

Wes sighed and restrained Lorenzo by simply putting his finger on his forehand, all while Lorenzo was flailing about like a lunatic. It was kinda comical really. Eventually, the brunet gave up and sat down, defeated. "You done?" Wes asked.

The brunet simply pouted. "Shiiba!" was suddenly heard deeper down the cave! Lorenzo shot up. "Sheebop!" he shouted as he ran ahead. Wes just shrugged.

"Hey Leacria, 5 berries says he's not going to come back."

Lorenzo ran through the winding path and eventually saw the burly, star-faced Koopaling. He was too busy talking to himself to notice his intrusion.

"I, Morton Koopa Jr., don't ask about the Jr. part, shall be the best soldier in the Koopa Troop!" He proclaimed and even started doing cheesy kung fu moves. "I'm bad, I'm bad, alriight!"

Lorenzo sweatdropped. However, with a turn of his head he noticed Sheebop in her cage.

'I'm in this all alone.' Lorenzo inwardly sighed. 'I'll have to use stealth.' As Morton was blabbing, Lorenzo slowly crept to Sheebop's cage. "Sheebop." he whispered. "It's okay, you'll be back to Toadette soon." Sheebop nodded as Lorenzo tried to discretely open the cage. 'Almost!' Lorenzo thought. However, at that point Morton snapped out of his tangent and saw Lorenzo!

"Darn it!" Lorenzo yelled. "What, the actual heck, do you think YOU'RE DOING!?" Morton yelled.

"Freeing Sheebop from you, creep!" Lorenzo shot back.

Morton growled. "That Pokemon is for the boss!"

"No! This belongs to Toadette! And if you want Sheebop, you'll have to go through me!" Lorenzo shouted. Of course he was scared out of his mind, but he put all that aside to protect Sheebop!

Morton laughed. "Challenge accepted. Go Machoke!" The humanoid Pokemon was released. Lorenzo looked nervous but shook it off. "Go Aquelip!" "Aque!" he cried as he landed. This would be a tough battle.

"Shiba!" Sheebop stepped forward. "You wanna help too?" Lorenzo asked, looking down at the dimunitive creature. She nodded in response. "Alright, Aquelip, Water Gun!" The attack was unleashed. Sheebop also used Swift!

"Detect!" Morton shouted. Machoke began to glow and it nimbly evaded the attacks!

Lorenzo growled. "Aquelip, Tail Whip!" "Aquee!" It whipped Machoke's legs, knocking him off balance. Sheebop simultaneously used Sweet Kiss and confused him!

"Hey you idiot, attack!" Morton yelled, but Machoke was too busy punching himself. "Time to finish this." Lorenzo said. Suddenly, Aquelip's tail began to glow in a light blue color.

"What's that?" Lorenzo said as he looked at his Pokedex. "You learned a new move, Aqua Cutter? Cool!" Sheebop also held out her hand and a five pointed star appeared. "That looks like a new move too!" (A/N: This technique is known as Star Blade)

The two Pokemon nodded to each other before they leapt in the air. Aquelip flicked his tail and a sythe of blue energy flew off and hit Machoke. Likewise, Sheebop ran forward and slashed Machoke with the giant star on her hand, knocking the Superpower Pokemon out. "Noo noo nooo!" Morton began to freak out and ran in the opposite direction. Unfortunately, he happened to run straight into Wes.

Wes rose angrily. "I'm tired of being tackled into! Leacria, Headbutt!" "Leaacriia!" it cried as it knocked Morton straight out of the cave.. It was a home run folks!

"I won't forget thiiiis!" Morton yelled as he flew into the heavens. Ding!

The others noticed a large figure zipping through the air and ran over to the cave. Immediately, they were greeted by a smiling Lorenzo, and he had Sheebop by his side.

"Sheebop!" Toadette said happily and she hugged her. "Awesome job, Lorenzo!" Kaylee said.

"I helped too you know." Wes added. Sam narrowed his eyes. "Yeahh, thanks Wes." he said dully.

"I'm so happy Sheebop is safe and sound! How could I repay you guys?" Toadette said. "You don't have to give us anything!" Lorenzo said, rubbing the back of his head.

"*cough* Rare Candy *cough*" Kaylee said, causing Sam to nudge her. Toadette laughed. "You have the satisfaction of knowing that you saved Sheebop, how's that?"

"Meh, good enough." Sam shrugged. "Well it was nice meeting you Toadette. I hope we meet again!" Lorenzo said. "I'm sure we will Lorenzo! Bye!"

And with that, they parted ways. Soon the heroes would be in Diamond City, home of the first Gym. And with newfound vigor, Lorenzo was confident that things would go for the best!

(A/N: New Pokemon of the day

Sheebop: Fairy/Normal

As always, feedback is incredibly appreciated. I appreciate very single reader of this story, even if there aren't alot. Look forward to the first Gym Battle in the next chapter! Who will it be? (if it's not already apparent))