Welcome to a new chapter of the Aura Chronicles. We have really gotten far during this project. Nearing 20,000 hits, I want to make it my goal to reach 30,000 hits. As always thanks to you for supporting this and my other stories.
Last chapter, May has won another Contest Ribbon. Ash wins in his second try his 6th Frontier Symbol. The road for the Kanto Grand Festival and the Battle Frontier Championship is nearing even more.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon at all.
The last week has been interesting for our heroes especially for the Pallet Town trainer. May regained her confidence and has been winning Contest ribbons. Ash won his sixth Frontier Symbol, the Ability Symbol from Salon Maiden Anabel. Anabel despite looking a bit tomboyish was actually a cute girl but also a strong trainer. She also demonstrated being the second strongest Frontier Brain. Also she had a strong bond with her Pokemon as well. As before Ash won his symbol on the second try, but the next thing shocked him.
Anabel confessed to our Pokemon trainer and Aura Guardian in training that she has gotten to like him more than just a friend. With a little convincing, Ash and May accepted the empathic Frontier Brain as a member of their now growing family and what a way for her to be included. Since then, Ash keeps contact with Anabel once per day to know how she is doing and also knowing a bit more of each other. Anabel also talked on how May is doing, and Ash being the guy he is told her she is doing fine and continuing her contest training. Ash and Anabel also send each other kisses to end the phone calls.
Where we left, Ash and his friends were in a small town called Sitrus Town (just bear with it). The town was just a few miles ahead of Tohjo Falls and was constructed by early Hoenn settlers when they first brought Sitrus Berries. This town was also on the eve of a Pokemon Contest, and May was eager to compete in it. She managed to register before.
May was training with her Combusken and Bulbasaur for the contest. She was being observed by Brock, her little brother Max, and her mentor/boyfriend Ash.
"Okay Combusken use Fire Spin." The Fire/Fighting releases a vortex of fire from its beak containing to make it strong and appealing. "Now go into the flames and use Sky Uppercut!" Combusken rushes forward leaving a trail behind then jumps into the Fire Spin and strikes with force leaving a sparkling dust behind. "Combus Combusken." Then it was Bulbasaur's turn. "Bulbasaur use Razor Leaf." Bulbasaur launches several sharp leaves. "Now use Vine Whip." Bulbasaur uses its vines to stop the Razor Leaf in its tracks. Pokemon. May compliments on Bulbasaur's efforts. "Bulb Bulbasaur"
Ash then asks, "Are you ready?" May nods and says, "Yes, I am."
The group now goes to the Contest Hall. Ash, Brock, Pikachu and Max go to their seats to watch her. May is on backstage preparing for her contest.
It was now time for the Sitrus Contest. Kanto MC Lilian appears on stage and greets with her usual smile and announces that the winners of the Sitrus Contest will win this ribbon. The ribbon was yellow plate in the center with a lime green cloth. Lilian points to the panel the judges that will grade all the appeals. Mr. Contesta, the director of the Pokemon Contest Committee, Mr. Sukizo, the President of the Pokemon Fan Club, and their local Nurse Joy. Lilian introduces the first contestant who is none other than May.
May tosses her "Bulbasaur, on stage!"
May's Bulbasaur appears out of its Pokeball for its performance in the appeals round. May commands, "Bulbasaur, use Razor Leaf!" The grass/poison type Pokemon launches several sharp leaves like a tornado. "Now Bulbasaur, use Petal Dance." Bulbasaur launches several pink flower petals in combination with the Razor Leaf delighting people as if it was springtime. The audience loved Bulbasaur's appeal.
Mr. Contesta says, "That was astounding. This is a performace worthy for grass type Pokemon." Mr. Sukizo smiles and says, "It's remarkable." Nurse Joy says, "I have seen grass type Pokemon perform, but this is one of the best."
Ash says, "May keeps getting better in her contests." Brock says, "She has grown in her skills thanks to you. I mean she does look up to you." Ash nods and smiles with a small blush tinting his cheeks, "Much more than I can think of."
After May's presentantion came many other Pokemon doing their appeals like a Lombre, Houndour, Koffing, and a Mareep.
Lilian then introduces the last entry for the first entry a young, blonde haired girl named Amanda. Amanda chooses her first Pokemon a Haunter. The girl manages to impress the judges and the audience with a combination of Shadow Ball and Shadow Ball. Haunter forms the Shadow Ball and then uses Shadow Punch to create purple glitter to entrance the crowd. The judges and the audience were also impressed at how the girl used ghost type moves to her favor.
Lilian says, "This is the end of the round of appeals. Out of 30 contestants, only four will pass to the battle rounds. Here are they now." May, 2 male coordinators, and also the girl with the Haunter, Amanda passed to the battle round.
Ash says, "Yes, May passed to the next round."
Brock says with a smirk, "Of course, she's your girlfriend."
Ash says, "Yes, she is. She has come far in her coordinating skills." Also, I don't want to tell to Brock that I now have added Anabel to my harem. Well at least Lucy showed interest in him.
Max says, "Okay brother-in-law, let's just keep watching May's contest."
Ash sighs, "Come on Max, it's still too early to call me that."
Now it was time for the battle round. May was facing against a male coordinator named Seth. Kanto MC Lilian starts the timer between the two competitors. May chooses her Combusken, and Seth goes with a Magneton. Despite a type disadvantage, Seth was actually managing to battle well by showing Magneton's Sonic Boom and Shock Wave, but May eventually manages to turn around the match by using Sky Uppercut by dodging Magneton's Sonic Boom and with a Mega Kick making Magneton faint. May passes to the final round.
In the other battle, Amanda was battling the other male coordinator named Matt. Amanda was using a Marowak against Matt's Machoke. Both Marowak and Machoke were evenly matched not only in their strength, but also in showing off their moves in an appealing way. Machoke uses a Bulk Up and Submission combination like a Ferris wheel to earn some points with crowd and judges, but Marowak doesn't stay behind with a series of Bonemerang attack on the Superpower Pokemon. The end comes when Marowak uses Bone Club on Machoke when the fighting type attempted a Karate Chop on Marowak only for a graceful dodge and being hit Marokwak's Bone Club. Amanda also wins.
It was now the final round and Lilian introduces, "It is now time for the final round of the Pokemon Contest. The winner will get the Contest Ribbon. On my left is May and on my right is Amanda. There will be a five minute limit. So let's get busy!"
May says, "Combusken, on stage"
Amanda, "Marowak, let's go!"
Combusken comes out of its Pokeball, and also does the same thing the Bone Keeper Pokemon. Amanda commands, "Marowak start things with Bone Club." Marowak uses its bone to attack the fire/fighting Pokemon, but May then commands her Combusken to dodge Marowak's Bone Club. Combusken dodges with grace Marowak's attack making Amanda lose some points in the process. Amanda has actually another idea coming up, "Marowak use Focus Energy and then Bonemerang." Marowak gathers energy from within.
Brock says, "Interestesting, using Focus Energy will make attacks to land critical hits easier is great strategy." Max says, "May, better be careful if that Marowak hits Combusken could be really bad." Ash says, "May knows that, but I trust that she'll be okay."
Marowak after using Focus Energy now throws its bone like boomerang hence the attack Bonemerang. May commands her Combusken to dodge the attacks. But at one moment when Combusken dodged the Bonemerang returned and whacked the fire/fighting type Pokemon. May loses few points in here. May then says, "Combusken use Fire Spin." Amanda commands her Marowak to continue with Bonemerang. Both Combusken and Marowak get hit with their respective attacks. Both coordinators' points get lowered even more. Combusken and Marowak are on their last brink. Amanda says, "Marowak use Bone Club." Marowak goes for the finisher, but May known for her fighting spirit will not back down. "Combusken use Marowak's momentum, and at the last moment use Sky Uppercut." Marowak uses Bone Club and goes for the final strike, but Combusken dodges Marowak's Bone Club with elegance and hits with an incredible Sky Uppercut. The Sky Uppercut was enough to faint Marowak. The judges determine Marowak unable to continue.
Lilian then appears on stage, "That's all she wrote. May wins the Sitrus Pokemon Contest, congratulations to May!" The audience gives a round of applause for May in winning the Contest and also smaller one to Amanda for her great effort. May offers a handshake to Amanda. "You did well." Amanda returns the handshake, "Thanks, good luck in your next contests."
After that, the Contest Judges give May her Sitrus Ribbon as proof of her victory in the Pokemon Contest. May does her victory pose with a new Contest Ribbon along with her Pokemon.
The gang gets out of the contest hall, and May embraces Ash's right arm making both of them blush red on their cheeks on how close they were. Ash says, "Congrats May, you were great today." May says, "Thanks Ash, hearing this makes me feel glad from the one I love." Brock was having tears of sadness and jealousy towards his surrogate little brother and Max sighing on Brock's antics.
Few days later, our heroes are now going through a mountainous area on their journey toward the last stop in the Battle Frontier, which happens to be the Battle Pyramid on the outskirts of Pewter City. May exclaims, "This is so exciting, now I only need one more ribbon to qualify for the Grand Festival." Ash says, "You will surely get that last ribbon to qualify for the Grand Festival. Then it will be my turn to win the last Frontier Symbol." Brock says, "It will be great for me to return to my old training grounds of Pewter City. I want to see how things are back at the gym, and how my family is doing."
Ash, May, Brock, and Max stopped for a moment to watch a flock of Swablu and a few Altaria in the skies. Ash says to them, "Have a nice flight you all." Then an aurora appears in front of them. May says, "Look at that aurora in front of them. It's so gorgeous." Ash says, "It looks nice." However at that moment, Pikachu started to get afflicted by something, Ash asks his longtime friend, "What's wrong Pikachu?" Also, the Altaria and Swablu were moving now in a strange way. "If we don't do something the Altaria and Swablu won't go anywhere." Ash tries to help out the flock with his Swellow, but the Pokeball isn't working. May also tries with her Pokeball, "My Pokeball isn't working either." Max also finds out something wrong with the PokeNav, "Guys, the PokeNav isn't working either." Our heroes watch in another cliff a beautiful, young woman with teal colored hair, red eyes, with a Plusle on her shoulder. This woman was wearing a uniform the gang recognizes. May says, "Look, a Pokemon Ranger." Brock says, "She's not any Pokemon Ranger that's the gorgeous Solana." Max says, "And Plusle as well." (I didn't add Solana back then, but they did meet her.)
The Pokemon Ranger Solana and her companion Plusle were watching the situation and didn't like it a bit. Solana uses her Capture Styler that also was suffering some problems, so she sealed it. Just then the Pokemon Ranger catches her eye in certain Pokemon trainers she knows and specially a lovesick Pokemon Breeder. Brock with hearts in his eyes says, "Yoo Hoo, it's me Brock! You remember Pewter City's Pokemon Breeder extraordinaire." Solana just calmly says, "This isn't the right moment, Brock. I got a job to do."
Solana uses her capture styler to the nearest Altaria. Altaria was surrounded on Solana's capture styler, and Solana with her styler to surround the Pokemon. In time, Altaria was captured. Solana smirks, "Capture complete! Altaria use Refresh." The Humming Pokemon emits a green aura to heal itself from its confused state. "Now Altaria go to your friends and take the lead." It complied and went to its fellow Swablu and Altaria and leading them in the right direction. Solana just uttered very good.
Ash and his friends meet with Pokemon Ranger Solana. Ash asks, "Hey Solana, what are you doing here?" Solana says, "Just working. We've been detecting geomagnetic activities lately." The brunette haired coordinator asks, "Did you say geomagnetic?" The Pokemon Rangers answers that the geomagnetic waves are similar to the magnetic forces that gives off the earth but it's chaotic. Brock asks, "Could that explain of what happened earlier to the Altaria?" Solana nods, "You see Altaria use the geomagnetic fields to move from place to place. Any disturbance that occurs could throw them off." Ash also says that Pikachu got afflicted, and Solana explains that electric type Pokemon are affected by geomagnetism and this could be connected to the aurora they saw. Max says, "Also the Pokeballs and the PokeNav didn't work at all." Solana says, "As Pokemon Ranger, I'm here to help." Although Max also asks on why her Capture Styler still worked fine, Solana explains that Pokemon Rangers are trained to work even in the worst situations so they seal during geomagnetism that way their devices. Max is amused on how Pokemon Rangers get the cool stuff. Just then a portal appears in front of them and a red and green alien like Pokemon with tentacles comes out of it. Max says, "It's a Deoxys!" The Deoxys then stares at Max, and the young boy starts to have glimpse visions from outer space. Just then Deoxys goes away on another distortion portal that appears above.
Solana says, "Let's go for now. Fortunately there's a Pokemon Center that's very close to here." Max was still astonished about what he saw from when he looked at the Deoxys. He had a gut instinct about this somehow.
Now the heroes with Solana arrive to the Pokemon Center. Brock wastes no time in flirting with a Nurse Joy with a cheesy pick up line, "Oh Nurse Joy, words could not express your inmaculate beauty!" Nurse Joy simply says how nice, but before Brock could continue his romantic advances Max stops him by yanking in his ear, "Words could not express how much of a big mouth you have!" Solana asks the Pokemon Nurse on how the computer systems are working, and she responds that they're not working and that it could be due to the geomagnetic disturbance.
Solana says, "You should know that we saw a Deoxys in front of us."
The pink haired nurse says, "It could explain the electrical problems."
Solana then says, "Deoxys's appearance here might be the cause of all of this." Ash then asks, "How long has this happened?" Solana then says, "About a week ago, I received a call from the Nurse Joy back at the Ranger Union about strange geomagnetic readings we didn't think about Deoxys in the first place." Ash then thought about something that also happened as well, "Guys now that I think of it, do you remember our stop to LaRousse City?" May cringes, "You mean that futuristic city with those pesky robots." Ash says, "I think that we also encountered a Deoxys too there as well." Brock says, "Yes, it's true. Also we met there Professor Lund." Solana says, "So you've been in LaRousse City? Then allow me to share with you this information, according to Professor Lund who was studying about Deoxys at the time stated that Deoxys came here in a meteorite." Nurse Joy continues on saying that 10 years ago a meteorite came here and crashed somewhere in the mountains. Solana adds, "Now that a Deoxys has appeared once more we need to find where the meteorite landed. Do you have the location?" Nurse Joy smiles and says, "Of course. I've got the map." Max felt he had to say something, "Can I go with you? I want to see Deoxys." May asks, "What are you talking about?"
Max says, "I don't know it myself, but I want to see Deoxys once again." The coordinator says, "But it could be dangerous. What if you get hurt?" Solana says, "I understand. Your feelings are strong, but this is an investigation for the Pokemon Rangers." Max pleads once more, but the answer was still no. Solana also adds to Ash and the gang to stay in the Pokemon Center while she goes researching. Ash, May, and Brock have no problem with that.
On the other side the comedic trio of thieves overheard the conversation and decided to capture the Deoxys themselves and give it to their boss Giovanni. Also, the talking Meowth was having a fantasy depicting a miniature version of Giovanni on how he wanted to travel to outer space and there was Deoxys to make his dreams come true. The dream Giovanni decides to give a promotion to the trio for such rare Pokemon.
Back with Solana and Plusle, she was navigating the mountains and searching for the meteorite with the map that Nurse Joy provided. She continues going deep until she found a cave until her Plusle started to feel ill. Solana says, "Plusle, are you okay?" Plusle sheepishly says in Poke language that it is fine, but Solana knew that her partner was being affected by the geomagnetic waves. She was then being followed by someone who was hiding in the nearby bushes. Solana had a feeling on who was following her, "I know it's you Max. So come out." Max comes out of the bush and says, "Whoops, I got caught." Solana says, "Max, didn't I tell you to stay at the Pokemon Center?" Max says, "Yes but I just wanted to see Deoxys."
Just then Ash, May, and Brock arrived in time to find Max. It seems that they were finding Max, but at the same time they were also curious in finding Deoxys. Solana having no other choice lets the gang come with her as long as they promise to stay out of trouble; they agree to that.
Ash, May, Max, Brock and Solana were walking inside the cave. Brock was using a device to read geomagnetic waves. Eventually they arrive to the site where the meteorite was. Max then asks, "Solana, are you sure that Deoxys is the cause behind this?" The teal haired Pokemon Ranger says, "Why would you think that?" Max just replies that he doesn't know why, but he feels that something else is going on. Just then a Miltank appears in the cave, Solana uses her Capture Styler to capture temporarily the Milk Cow Pokemon. They went deep further into the cave where they finally found the meteorite.
At this moment, a disturbance was occurring in the cave and getting stronger. Brock while holding the reader says, "It seems the readings are detecting the geomagnetic waves getting stronger at every second." Meanwhile at another side of the cave, the comedic trio of thieves was also arriving to where the meteorite stands. Jessie and Meowth get excited about the possibility of capturing the Deoxys. The Meowth says in its accent, "Somethin's cookin in here, and I want a piece of that action. I'm goin in there." James, on the other hamd, was actually not that enthusiastic as his teammates/friends and says, "I'm going too, but the other way." His buddy Mime Jr agrees with James. Unfortunately for the blue haired male, Jessie won't let her teammate "We're called a team for a reason. This is a group effort be it on good times or bad." James wanted to convince but to no avail.
Back with the Ash and friends, they were watching now a portal on which Deoxys appears. Deoxys appearance makes Pikachu feel afflicted, and also Solana's partner Plusle. Deoxys suddenly takes a different form and prepares to launch a glowing, multi colored orb from its tentacles. Solana exclaims, "Watch out! That must be Psycho Boost." Deoxys launched its powerful move to the trainers and Pokemon Ranger. Ash says, "Pikachu use Thunderbolt" Pikachu launches its trademark electric type attack at Deoxys, while the latter changes to another to defend itself from the attack. Solana says, "Maybe if I can capture it, it'll calm down. According to the Ranger Union database, Deoxys has four different Formes that can change into to adapt to conditions. (The Pokemon Ranger watches Deoxys's different Formes) There is Normal, Defense, Attack, and Speed Forme. But Deoxys can't be caught except when it is in Normal Forme." Ash says, "So all we have to do is wait for Deoxys to change to Normal, and you can use the Capture Styler."
Deoxys changes to the Normal Forme, and Solana tries to capture it. Deoxys suddenly changes again but now being faster than its Normal Forme which Brock deduces to be Deoxys' Speed Forme. Max stares at the Deoxys, and it seems that the Pokemon tries to communicate with Max about something. May takes notice how her little brother said about Deoxys. Deoxys once agains changes back to Normal Forme, and Solana takes this as a chance. "Capture on!"
Solana uses once her Capture Styler, and it surrounds the DNA Pokemon again. Just as when it was going to be captured, Deoxys changes to Defense Forme evading capture again. Deoxys tries to communicate with the others, while Max sadly says, "I wish I could know what Deoxys is trying to say." Deoxys changes once more to Attack Forme and uses Psycho Boost once more. The TR trio are actually impressed with Deoxys skills, while on Meowth is another story. Meowth says, "I don't know why but something tells me that this Deoxys feels unusual pain."
After recovering from the Psycho Boost attack, Ash says to his companions, "Guys, are you alright?" May says, "I am okay, thanks." Brock is also fine and then becomes relieved, "It seems that Solana is still fine." Solana says with a smirk, "If something like that could put me out of commission then I wouldn't be a Pokemon Ranger." Brock has now hearts in his eye saying on how Solana is not only strong but also pretty. Deoxys was moving in circles as if it was feeling pain. Solana uses her device, and that little Max was a bit right along about Deoxys being in pain.
Max says, "We got to help Deoxys." Solana confidently says to the boy, "Of course I will Max. That's why I captured earlier the Miltank. Miltank quick use Heal Bell." The Milk Cow goes forward and its tail glows blue surrounding the area to use its healing powers and calm down Deoxys which is working of course. Solana tries to use the Capture Styler once more and she almost had it. The Deoxys once again changes to Defense Forme and avoids being captured. Max then says, "Deoxys is still trying to talk with us about something."
The red and green Pokemon now changes to Attack Forme and uses its powerful Psycho Boost from its tentacles. The TR trio makes their surprise appearance, but they also are shocked when Deoxys appears from behind them. Jessie and James fell off of the meteorite. Meowth says to the DNA Pokemon, "So say something already. I know that ya must be feeling bad about something but why." Max as if following his instincts was running and climbing the meteorite trying to find out what was wrong despite the worried looks of his friends especially of his sister that he might get hurt.
Max and the talking Meowth were now in front of Deoxys. Deoxys releases a light green barrier that encircles them around the meteorite. Brock deduces that it's Safeguard. While inside, Deoxys finally takes the chance to speak of its problems. Meowth starts suddenly to act strange and its eyes glow white. Meowth then says in a dull tone, "I'm scared." Once again repeats, "I'm scared." The last thing is Meowth floating in the air. Solana deduces that Deoxys is possessing Meowth to communicate with them.
Max says in a worried voice, "I want to hear everything you have to say Deoxys. If you're scared, what are you scared of." Deoxys speaks through the possessed Scratch Cat Pokemon, "You'll listen to me?" Max says, "You bet. My name is Max, and I want to know about you." Deoxys ponders until it shows to Max a vision of how it possible for so long in that meteorite before arriving to the Earth. Max says, "So cold." Ash worried for his younger friend says, "Max, what's wrong?" Max says, "So when you were traveling through space, is that how cold it was?" The Deoxys/Meowth says, "Yes, I was… very cold and scared. So cold, so scared, and so alone" Deoxys, Meowth, and Max went into the next portal and disappeared inside it at the shocked looks of Ash, May, Brock, Solana, and the two thieves.
They return to the Pokemon Center, where unusually Jessie and James are crying and asking for the 'twerps' (Ash and his friends) to help them. James asks, "Come on, can you help us? The three of us have been a team since like forever." Although May was a bit hesitant, Ash strangely didn't felt any malice in their intentions. Ash says, "Okay we're forming a truce to recover Max and Meowth." Jessie asks, "Why?" Ash says, "Well, let's say that I can tell that you three care for each other more than just a team; you three are in a way like family." Brock says, "Besides we can cover more ground by working together." The goofy thieves are happy hearing about this. Just then Solana informs the group and the TR trio about a message sent to the Ranger Union database.
Solana asks, "Have you ever heard about solar winds?" Brock replies, "They are like sun spots, right?" Solana says, "More or less. Solar winds are the sun's winds, its plasma coming fron the sun that the planet constantly bathe in. This is what I receive from the Ranger Base. We're entering a cycle where the sunspots are growing larger. They are much cool areas in the sun's surface. They're literally black spots, and they increase or decrease in size every ten years. When sunspots get larger, solar winds get stronger." Solana then shows everyone present an image about the solar winds, "This is what the Ranger Base has sent about solar winds." The image was more a graph comparing a blue curve and one colored red, and the one colored red represented the geomagnetic disturbance that has been going. Ash sees that the waves overlapped, and James believes that the solar winds are responsible for this whole geomagnetic disturbance. Solana disagrees on that statement, and she says that the activity is happening righ there in the cave where the meteorite is.
May gets a bit worried, which Ash notices. Ash asks, "Are you okay?" May says, "Not that much, what if we don't help recover Max who knows what could happen to him?" Ash puts his arms on May's shoulders and says, "We will recover Max back. The same also goes for Meowth. Besides, I got a feeling that Deoxys will not hurt them in any way." May asks if he is sure about it. Ash nods and tells her that Max and Meowth will be okay. May's eyes tear in happiness embraces her boy in a nice hug. Ash blushes a bit on the intimate contact, but returns the affectionate hug. Not only his friends watch this, but the two comedic thieves were watching this as well.
Meanwhile with Max and Meowth, they seem to be in a different dimension or something like that. That was until Meowth deduces that it was a kid's room. Max asks, "So Meowth do you remember what happened?" Meowth says, "Nope, nada."
Now appeared another portal in front of them, it was Deoxys again. Meowth of course gets a bit frightened at seeing its appearance. Max starts to ask questions about where they are. Deoxys knowing that the young human wanted some answers uses its telepathic powers on Meowth to communicate with him once more.
Deoxys/Meowth says, "Now I'll use this one to communicate with you." Max felt alarmed at this. Deoxys/Meowth continues, "Do not worry. This one will not be harmed." The boy felt sure and asks some questions, "First what is this place?" Deoxys/Meowth says, "This is my room, young Max." Max says, "What? I thought you were living inside the cave." Deoxys/Meowth states, "I hate that cave." Max asks on why Deoxys hates being inside the cave, but there is no answer. Max says, "Where do you come from?" Deoxys/Meowth responds, "From space, far away from here." Max then asks if Deoxys came with the Meteorite, to which Deoxys/Meowth answered yes and how lonely it was by being all by itself in outer space, where there was no sound, and it was so cold. Deoxys continues sending to Max images of itself during the time it was traveling during the cold space. Deoxys/Meowth continues its story "All I wanted was to hear a voice,but themn the silence was broken by a loud noice." The meteorite is then sent course through space until it crashes to the planet's surface where this cave is exactly there. Deoxys/Meowth "I felt so happy that I was no longer traveling through cold space. But no one was there and all was quiet again. I was alone for a long time. I was sure that when my journey would come to an end that someone would come here to be my friend but instead no one came like if there was no one on the planet. By then I even became frightened to come out of the cave."
Max says, "Yes, it's really sad what happened to you Deoxys."
Deoxys/Meowth continues, "Tell me, must I always be alone?" Max says, "Of course not. I am right here with you." Deoxys/Meowth says, "No, I'm not. You're here Max." Max says, "Yes, I'm here and so the Pokemon outside here. There are lots of Pokemon on our planet too." There is a vision outside of the Pokemon outside like a Pidgeot, a Seedot, Nuzleaf, Zigzagoon, and an Azurill. Deoxys/Meowth says, "Why, it's true." Max smiles at that.
Meanwhile with Ash, May, Brock, Solana, now with two of the Team Rocket trio, and a Nurse Joy, they were all traveling back to the cave in a mission to rescue Max and Meowth. Brock carries the geomagnetic reader, and it was still running fine. The blue haired male Rocket and his trusty, friendly Mime Jr were still reluctant on moving forward until the magenta haired female Rocket convinced them enough. Ash, May, and Brock had an idea to call some of their Pokemon to help them out. Brock calls out for Marshtomp, May calls her Combusken, and Ash calls his Sceptile and Swellow. Ash says to the four, "I want you guys to split up to find Max and Meowth!" The four Pokemon comply to the command.
Ash asks Solana on what to do the moment they encounter Deoxys again. The Pokemon Ranger answers that first she would use the Capture Styler to capture Deoxys to make use of Recover to help deoxys get back to normal. Now inside the cave, Brock started to read geomagnetic disturbance, while Pikachu and Plusle once again started to feel pain by the disturbance. Ash tells his starter to get inside the bag pack, while the Pokemon Nurse offers Solana to take care meanwhile of her partner Plusle which the Ranger accepts. Solana is of course worried about the Pokemon living outside and what could happen to them.
Back in the kid's room, Deoxys starts to feel pain and disrupts its control over Meowth.
While back at the cave, the gang along the Pokemon finally found Max and Meowth above the meteorite. Solana deduces that the room is an area created by Deoxys. Just then, Deoxys appears in front of them and still in pain. Pikachu and Plusle are also in pain, while the device Brock was handling goes haywire due to the continuous geomagnetic influx. Solana now looks where the problem has been all along, "It's in there, the meteorite. All this time it's what been affected by the solar wind. Every geomagnetic disturbance has been coming from in here, and they're coming from that meteorite."
There occurs an explosion inside due to the great geogmagnetic disturbance, Solana has no choice but to tell everyone to get out of the cave as soon as they can which they do. Ash and company are woken up by the Pokemon. The meteorite's energy is getting even out of control than before. Solana realizes, "Of course! The energy from the solar winds along with the meteorite's energy transformed its kor into Deoxys, but because of the combined energie have been causing all the geomagnetic field disturbances Deoxys had to get away from the meteorite as fast as it can." Nurse Joy couldn't help but feel sad that the meteorite was causing Deoxys so much pain. May also realizes, "You know maybe this is what Deoxys have been trying to say to us the whole time." The female Rocket also adds on why Meowth was perfect on helping with Deoxys.
Ash notices the electrical storm up in the clouds, and Solana notices "The energy from the meteorite is starting to lower the air pressure. It's destroying the geomagnetic balance." Deoxys comes out of its portal and in Defense Forme. May and Jessie finally see Max and Meowth. Solana says, "All right guys, I am going to need your help. Because I can only capture Deoxys when it is in Normal Forme I need for you and your Pokemon to keep Deoxys restraint. That way when Deoxys finally appears in Normal Forme, I'll be able to capture it." Ash says, "You got it!"
Deoxys changes to Attack Forme and launches from its tentacles a powerful Psycho Boost. Ash prepares to counter, "Sceptile use Bullet Seed." The fully evolved grass type Pokemon launches a barrage of seeds from its mouth. May has her Combusken to attack, "Combusken use Fire Spin, with everything you got!" The fire/fighting type launched a fire vortex along with Sceptile's Bullet Seed. Brock says to his Marshtomp, "Marshtomp use Water Gun!" The mud fish Pokemon blasts water from its mouth. But Psycho Boost was still strong. The meteorite's energy causes the geomagnetic disturbance to worsen both the air pressure and Deoxys as well. Deoxys just keeps using at all directions Psycho Boost.
Deoxys then changed to its Speed Forme, while Ash commanded his flying type to Swellow to follow Deoxys and match its speed. But to no avail, Deoxys' speed was just greater than Swellow's. The geomagnetic disturbance gets worse, and so does the air pressure. On a moment the portal opens where Max and Meowth are, May and Jessie go rescue them just at the right moment before the geomagnetism could overwhelm the portal that was created could hurt them.
Meanwhile with Ash and the others, Ash was having his Sceptile wait to use Solar Beam on Deoxys, so it changes to Normal Forme. Sceptile grabs an unsuspected Deoxys from behind, and thnen Ash says; "Now Sceptile use Solar Beam." Sceptile fires the powerful grass type at Deoxys and damages Deoxys enough to make the alien Pokemon to change to Normal Forme. Ash says, "Solana now it's your chance!" The teal haired Pokemon Ranger says, "Right! Capture on." Solana uses once again her Capture Styler on Deoxys. This time Deoxys stays on Normal Forme. Solana synchs with her Capture Styler which surrounds Deoxys. After some time, the capture is a complete success.
Solana says, "Capture complete! Now Deoxys use Recover."
Deoxys releases a yellow aura and as its name suggests recovering energy it has lost during the geomagnetic disturbance back to its good health. Ash sees Max safe and sound, "Max, you're okay." Max says, "Yeah, just in time. How's Deoxys?" Ash points to where it is. Max tries to greet Deoxys, but then an explosion is heard from the cave. The meteorite was overloaded that it finally exploded. The wild Pokemon sensing the danger ran to a safer place that won't be reached by the explosion. The explosion is reaching to everyone, but then Deoxys appears in front of them and emits a light green shield to protect them from the explosion.
Ash says, "Deoxys just used Safeguard."
Solana nods, "Yes. It's using Safeguard to protect us from harm."
In the end the geomagnetic disturbance was gone and the air pressure finally back to normal, Plusle and Pikachu were now fine as they used to. Also, the wild Pokemon were fine having run from the explosion just in time.
Ash, May, Max, Brock, Solana, even the Team Rocket trio (Meowth was back with them), and Nurse Joy were looking at Deoxys with gratitude. Max says, "Thanks Deoxys you ended up saving everyone one of us." Deoxys uses its psychic powers once more on Meowth to communicate with the young boy. Deoxys/Meowth says, "Of course I saved you. You're my friend Max." Max says, "And you're mine too. Now what are you going to do?" Deoxys/Meowth says, "I am going to see more of this world. There are so many places to go, and so many other Pokemon to meet." Max says, "I understand. Good luck Deoxys." Deoxys releases Meowth back to normal and finally says its goodbye to the group of humans especially Max to meet everything it can possibly know about the world is in.
A week after meeting Deoxys, the gang arrives to Mulberry City that happens to be on the way to Pewter City. Ash, May, Max, and Brock are resting in the local Pokemon Center. The Nurse Joy with her assistant Chansey brought Combusken, Squirtle, Munchlax, Eevee, and Bulbasaur back to the Hoenn Coordinator. The Pokemon Nurse says, "I have completed your Pokemon check-ups. I am happy to report that your Pokemon are in excellent health." May is excited for this, "Thanks Nurse Joy," now she looks at her wonderful partners, "What do you say a Pokemon Contest sounds?"
The Pokemon Nurse says, "Oh, you're going to participate in the Pokemon Contest?" May says, "I sure am. I am going for ribbon number 5." Nurse Joy says, "Also this is your last chance." May surprised at this, "What? This is the last contest." Nurse Joy says, "The Grand Festival is going to be next month. That means that this contest is the last contest before it." May yells out of desperation now knowing of the news.
She sits with her friends (especially with her boyfriend) and drinks citrus punch to calm down her nerves. They could tell she was quite tense especially the raven haired boy. Brock asks, "What's wrong May?" She says to her elder friend, "It's just that this contest will be my last chance to enter the Grand Festival, and I don't think I'm ready for this." Ash says, "Listen May, it's not worth it being nervous for this. Besides at this stage, other coordinator would also be in their 4th ribbon, so just be relaxed and focused. We believe in your skill. I believe in you as well. I can help you with a little extra training for the Contest." May smiles at this and says, "Thanks Ash, for being there for me."
Someone appears from behind her and says, "Peek-a-boo!"
May turns around and sees her one of her Contest rivals, Harley. Harley greets May in a mocking way and especially her friends. May was definitely not glad seeing him here in all places. "Listen Harley, if you think you're going to beat me because I will win my ribbon and go to the Grand Festival." Harley says, "No you're not. But you still amuse me when you're angry." Harley then drops a green case to the floor.
May picks it up from the ground and asks, "Is this yours?" Harley puts on a surprised look on his face, "Oops! Yes it is my case." May opens the green case and watches something incredible that Harley already has the necessary five ribbons." Harley nods and says, "Oh dear I'm such a klutz. As you can see, I already won my five gorgeous ribbons. I don't need to participate in this contest, but you certainly need to participate in this one."
Ash says, "He's so weird." Pikachu also agrees with its longtime friend.
Brock says, "But when it comes to thoughtful things, our man Harley is the king."
May feels her temper rising due to Harley's constant taunts, "You're so… annoying."
Harley says in his taunting and sarcastic way, "I love you too sweetie. I can't wait to see you lose. Toodles." May gets steamed and says, "I can't stand that guy. Ash let's go outside and train okay." Ash smirks, "Right behind you." Max smiles at his sister's change, "I've never seen May so psyched." Brock says, "Harley is actually good for something. Thanks to him, May forgot about the last chance. That's why Harley showed up just at the right moment."
We go to the training field where Ash helps out May with her training for the Pokemon Contest. May says, "Combusken use Fire Spin." Combusken fires a vortex of fire from its beak. Ash says, "Pikachu dodge it quick." The electric mouse dodges the fire attack. "Now use Thunderbolt." Pikachu launches its powerful electric attack to the fire/fighting Pokemon. Brock and Max arrive to see both Ash and May training. Max says, "Now I understand what you were saying Brock." The Pokemon breeder says, "Harley little did know that he just lit fire in May's fighting spirit. Knowing that he won his five ribbons before her, May really gets intense so everyone should look out for her." Max says, "Yeah, nothing can stop May when she gets intense."
Ash and May are training hard for her next contest, and also having a good time together. Ash says, "Just keep focused May. The Pokemon Contest is right now your priority. Also remember to trust in your skills and your Pokemon. If you trust in your Pokemon then they'll trust in you as well. Also, remember to enjoy it and to have a good time out there." May says, "Sure. That's a good advice. I'll remember just that." May gives a playful wink, which Ash smiles at her gesture.
At other side, the Team Rocket trio was actually working in another plot. This time was involving Jessie's next Pokemon Contest. Jessie was in her contest alias known as Jessiebella. Jessie says, "Ladies and Gentleman introducing Top Coordinator, one who takes no prisoners, dressed for success, Contest Champion Jessiebella." James was mumbling about how he liquidated his bottle cap collection for that dress.
Jessie asks Meowth for help in the Pokemon Contest for stand-up comedy, and the Scratch Cat Pokemon refused saying that he is not a comedian. At this moment, the sneaky Harley arrives on scene. Harley says, "Look who we have here. You are the three losers." James says, "It's the Contest guy, I mean Harley." Harley continues with a hint of mock, "I'm surprised. Who would have thought that Jessiebella would be involved with Team Rocket?" Jessie asks, "What do you want?"
Harley says, "Calm down hun. I actually happen to be quite a Jessiebella fan." Jessie actually felt complimented at this. James says, "Meowth, prepare for trouble." Meowth says, "And make it double Jimmy, I'd rather blast off than listen to this." Harley now says, "I got to say you have such style, yet you lose every contest you enter. Listen I want to help you in winning this." Jessie asks, "How will you help?" Harley says, "I am going to lend you my Pokemon." James, Jessie, and Meowth were surprised at this. Harley says, "There's no need for me to participate," the flamboyant male shows the Rockets his ribbons, "as you can see I already won my five ribbons. My Pokemon are A Class."
The Rockets get on their knees and bowing to Harley complimenting him. Harley also tells them about May participating in the Contest as well, and they must stop her from winning the ribbon. Harley also tells of his grudge with May which involved his childhood when he enjoyed his Octillery shaped snacks and saved the last snack to eat, until a girl in his class snatched it and ate it herself. According to Harley, the girl looked exactly like May. That's why Harley wants to make her life as miserable as he can. James and Meowth were skeptical if Harley's story was true or just made up to make people sympathize with him. Jessie on the other hand says "Oh I understand how you feel. The snack that you keep for last is always the best." Harley happily says, "Oh hun you do understand me. Now let me introduce you the Pokemon that will be your partners. Come on out you two!" Harley picks two Pokeballs and comes out his Cacturne and Banette. Cacturne was the grass/dark type and also Harley's signature Pokemon, and Banette was the ghost type and also of Harley's favorites.
Harley says, "These will be your partners, Cacturne and Banette. Cacturne and Banette, this is the coordinator that you will help for this occasion Jessiebella." Jessie or Jessiebella greets the two Pokemon, "It's a pleasure to meet you." Suddenly Cacturne blushes and has hearts in its eyes meaning only one thing that it has fallen for Jessie. Cacturne jumps and hugs Jessie, and the magenta haired Rocket can't help but feel a bit of pain from Cacturne's sharp spikes. James has tears in his eyes while saying, "This is just touching, this is just like me and my Cacnea."
Harley says to Jessie, "Cacturne has already taking a liking to you," now he turns to Banette, "you also be a sweetheart too Banette darling." Banette agrees happily with its master.
"This is my secret technique for Pokemon Contests. You praise your Pokemon, and they'll praise you back."
Now it was the time for the Mulberry City Pokemon Contest, and this was the road to the Kanto Grand Festival. Inside the Contest Hall, Kanto MC Lilian was greeting the Contest fans. Lilian says, "Welcome all of you to the Mulberry City Pokemon Contest. This contest will start to heat up quickly. Before we start, I would like to give a round of applause to you of course." The crowd cheers for this. Ash says, "This contest is completely packed." Brock and Max nod at this.
The perky Kanto Contest MC continues, "The road to the Kanto Grand Festival begins right here, and now introducing our three judges." Mr. Contesta says, "It's a pleasure to be here." Mr. Sukizo says, "Simply remarkable." Nurse Joy says, "It's an honor and a privilege to be here."
Lilian then shows what coordinators will be competing for, and she presents the contest ribbon (it has a yellow plate in a hexagonal shape with white and pink cloth).
May is in the waiting room watching the ribbon, and then Jessie (now as Jessiebella) enters the room. May says, "Hello. If I'm not mistaken, you're Jessiebella." She tries to give her a handshake, but Jessiebella casually replies, "I don't shake hands with my opponents. That I'm going to win this ribbon." May responds, "We'll see about that. I'm one ribbon short for the Grand Festival." Hearing those words, few coordinators were also on alert at this.
May thinks, 'They all have 4 ribbons. We're all on the same boat. I'm gonna trust in my Pokemon and have a good time.'
Lilian says, "So ladies, gentlemen, and Pokemon fans strap on your seats for round 1. Let's get busy!"
Many coordinators and their Pokemon were presented along with their Pokemon like Feraligatr showing its appeal with Hydro Pump. Another coordinator made his appeal with a Koffing with an interesting appeal using Smog to form shapes based on playing cards (Clovers, Diamonds, Spades, and Hearts), also a Clefable using Metronome, a Bagon shattering a pile of tiles with its hard head. Other Pokemon made their appeals like a Clamperl, Altaria, and a Bellsprout.
Lilian says, "Introducing our next contestant, Jessiebella." Jessiebella waves to the crowd and picks the Pokeball, "Let's go, Cacturne!" The Nocturnal Pokemon comes out of its Pokeball. "Cac Cacturne!" Jessiebella then commands, "Cacturne show off your Needle Arm" Cacturne's arms extend to show off its spikes. "Now use Cut!" Jessiebella throws a turnip which Cacturne cuts with its combination of Needle Arm and Cut. This delights the crowd.
May watches from the waiting room and is actually impressed, "She's good."
Ash actually looks that Cacturne as if he has seen it somewhere. Brock asks, "What is it Ash?" Ash says, "It's just that the Cacturne looks a lot to Harley's Cacturne." Max says, "You know that's exactly what I was about going to say." Brock says, "Still those are high level and polished moves for contests."
Jessiebella is still with Cacturne and says, "Now Cacturne use Cotton Spore and Bullet Seed." Cacturne releases spores of fluffy cotton from its mouth, and then fires yellow seeds to the spores creating a sparkling effect and amazing the crowd once more. Harley from the crowds has a proud smirk on his face, "Fabulous hun, you're having the crowd right in the palm of your hand."
Brock says, "These moves are really made for contest." Ash and Brock just nod at this.
Lilian says, "It's time to hear what our judges think of this performance."
Mr. Contesta responds, "I thought it was brilliant. This is a show that I won't forget for a long time." Mr. Sukizo says, "I loved it; it was remarkable." Last Nurse Joy says, "It's incredible watching the bond and dedication between a Coordinator and her Pokemon."
Lilian then introduces the last entry of the first round, none other than May. May did her entrance and made a little slip up, but she got back on her feet. She then says, "Combusken on stage!" She picks her Pokeball and releases the fire/fighting Pokemon.
Meanwhile above the stadium James and Meowth are with Ariados, courtesy of Harley to screw May's appeals by using Ariados string and making Combusken trip up. Also, Ash and Pikachu discovered James and Meowth cheating all along revealing a secret alliance with Harley. May started to fail at the beginning, but manages a comeback by commanding her partner Pokemon to use Fire Spin to burn the thread. The fire reaches to Ariados just as it was about to finish Pikachu with a Shadow Ball and gets hit by Fire Spin. Back with May, she manages to finish strong by using a Frisbee first with a Sky Uppercut, and followed by a Mega Kick.
May was back in the room feeling nervous that her appeal was not great this time. Ash, Brock, and Max enter the room. The brunette coordinator says, "Hi guys, I guess that I screwed up a bit my performance." Ash says, "Actually Team Rocket was behind this." May asks, "What Team Rocket was cheating?" Ash nods, "Yes, they're working with Harley to make sure that you don't get the fifth ribbon." May frowns upon hearing the flamboyant male antics, "I should have known." Brock says, "Don't worry. You actually finished pretty good and impressed the judges." Max agrees as well that his sister did a great job.
Lilian appears to make the announcement, "After this exciting first round, it's time to decide the 8 coordinators that will move on to compete in the battle round. Here are the following coordinators." Jessie (Jessiebella) was amoing the top ones and it was until the seventh one, and May was a bit nervous that she didn't make the cut. After a few moments tension was over, the eighth coordinator was none other than May. May smiles at this and says, "I made it. I passed to the next round." Ash says, "You deserve it because you were focused and trusted in your Pokemon." Max says, "Next round will be great." Brock says, "We'll keep an eye on the Rockets." The coordinator says, "Thank you guys especially you Ash."
Harley was crying, "My poor Ariados, we need to get to get to the Pokemon Center ASAP," now he directs a nasty glare at the Rockets, "and you two stupid idiots can't just do anything right." James and Meowth can just apologize; the same with Jessie.
Now it was time for the battle rounds, it was Jessiebella's turn against against a female coordinator. Jessiebella was using Banette against her opponent's Noctowl. Noctowl starts with Air Slash, which Jessiebella smirks "Banette just dodge it." Banette dodges the attack with ease. Jessiebella says, "I'll end this quickly. Banette use Thunder!" The ghost type releases from its arms a powerful electric type to the opponent's flying type, and it was super effective since Noctowl fainted after the Thunder attack.
Meanwhile with Ash, Brock, and Max, they were trapped in a metal crate in another TR scam. They were trapped in a box up in the skies with no escape, until the balloon popped and was descending at an incredible until they were saved by a Sandstorm to make the balloon have a soft landing.
Back at the contest, Lilian was now introducing the last battle of the first round. May was facing against a male coordinator. She was using her Squirtle against her opponent's Skarmory. He commands Skarmory to use Steel Wing. Skarmory's wings glow to strike down Squirtle. May says, "Squirtle use Rapid Spin." The tiny turtle Pokemon spins so fast that creates an appealing effect on the field. Skarmory tries to stike with its Steel Wing, but gets bounced by Squirtle's Rapid Spin making the male coordinator lose points.
Ash, Brock, Max are still trapped inside the metal crate until the door started to melt as if someone was using flamethrower from outside. Ash and his friends now get out of there and saw a silhouette of a Flareon, but it was a returned to a Pokeball. They saw their rescuer a young girl around the same age as Ash. This young girl has fair skin, long brown hair that reached to her back, and light blue eyes. Her attire consists of black vest shirt, red undershirt, light blue miniskirt, a white hat with a red half of Premier Ball, black leg warmers, white and red running shoes, and a necklace with a blue pendant. The girl was actually quite pretty. Ash looks long at this girl as if he knew her somewhere asks, "Is it really you?" The girl says, "We can save the reunion later Ash, but your friend is in grave trouble."
Back at the contest, May and her opponent were still battling with Squirtle and Skarmory giving a decent battle. May says, "Squirtle use Ice Beam!" The opponent commands his Armor Bird to dodge it and then says, "Skarmory now use Swift." Skarmory launches stars from its mouth. May says, "Squirtle use Bubble." The water type sprays bubbles from its mouth to counter Skarmory's Swift attack. The timer runs out, and at the end May is the winner for having more points than her opponent.
After mishaps, Ash, Brock, Max, and the new girl discovered Harley, James and Meowth hatching more cheating. Ash says, "Don't you think you can get away with this Team Rocket." James says, "All we want now is to help Jessie have her fifteen minutes of fame and glory." Meowth asks, "What's wrong with that twoip?" Max says, "So now you're part of Team Rocket too Harley?" Harley says, "No way, I don't work with them. I am just helping them for we have something in common, on how I despise that obnoxious and annoying May." Ash says, "One thing to be sure. The Cacturne Jessie used in the contest is yours, right Harley." Harley says, "I guess that the Meowth's out of the bag. Yes, it is mine. I also lent my Banette to make sure that she wins the Contest, and May doesn't make it to the Grand Festival." Max protests, "Hey that's not fair." The girl with our heroes says, "Actually it is fair."
Harley says, "Don't complain little Maximus. Like that girl with you said, all's fair in love and war, especially in Pokemon Contests. Besides there's no rule that doesn't allow you to use someone else's Pokemon. After all darlings, a Coordinator's job is not to raise Pokemon, but to show them off. When it's about showing off, there's no one more suite for the job than Jessiebella." Harley, James, and Meowth retreat for another day. Ash says, "Thanks for the help, but I never expected to meet you here Leaf." Leaf says, "Me neither."
Max asks, "Ash, do you know this girl?"
Ash says, "Yes, she is a childhood friend."
Leaf says, "We can have the reunion later, but right now we have to watch a contest."
At the contest hall, the Pokemon Contest was getting red hot and now there were only two coordinators left May and Jessiebella. Jessiebella chooses Banette, and May goes with Squirtle.
Jessiebella says, "Banette start with Thunder." Banette releases its powerful electric type attack from its hand and hits Squirtle directly. May lost some points there. The Hoenn coordinator says, "Are you okay Squirtle?" Squirtle nods and gets into position. May now says, "Squirtle use Ice Beam." Squirtle's Ice Beam hits on Banette. Jessiebella loses points in here, and the now the match is tied. Banette breaks of its icy prison, and Jessiebella commands "Banette use Will-O-Wisp." Banette summons blue flames towards Squirtle. The water type Pokemon dodges all the incoming attacks, but Will-O-Wisp still manages to impress the crowd.
Jessiebella says, "Keep up the pace Banette. Now use Thunder!" May says to Squirtle, "Squirtle use Bubble." At first Thunder had the advantage in power, but May and her Squirtle's determination to give their best overpower the electric type attack and Banette is hit with Squirtle's Bubble attack. Ash, Brock, Leaf, and the rest who are watching the contest battle are impressed with the turn of events. In Harley's case he was shocked and not pleased at all.
Jessiebella starts to be infuriated at Banette, "You were supposed to dodge that attack, and I thought Harley raised a champion." Banette looks at her with an expression that says, 'What a loudmouth she is'. Jessiebella angrily says, "Don't you look at me with that face. Now use Frustration." Banette starts to hit with increased rage toward the opponent especially with an irritating person like Jessiebella. May's points decrease a bit.
Ash looks at the battle, "If I'm not mistaken, this move is the opposite of Return." Brock says, "Frustration is an attack that increases in power when the Pokemon is working with a Trainer it doesn't have a bond with." Leaf says, "It clearly means that Banette clearly is showing how it feels in working with someone it completely dislikes." Squirtle eventually manages to get Banette of its back. Jessie loses points in here, and the score is tied once more.
The timer eventually expires, and both May and Jessiebella end with the same points. Lilian says, "Folks since we are on the road to the Grand Festival this contest will go to an extra round. There will be no time limit, and this will end when one coordinator's points drop to 0 or a Pokemon is unable to battle."
Ash says, "This is what I'm talking about." Leaf says, "No time limit and straight to the point." Brock says, "This is where coordinators and Pokemon really put to the test their bond."
May says, "We're going to win this together as a team, Squirtle. I believe in your skills." On the other Jessiebella is whining on how she wants the ribbon, "Listen you better not screw this up, Banette. This ribbon and I were made for each other." Banette was definitely getting tired of her constant complaints and in its eyes lack of talent.
Banette uses its Will-O-Wisp, but Squirtle withdraws in its shell and counters beautifully with Bubble. This makes Jessiebella lose more points, and this woman was getting angrier at every second. The judges were even watching the coordinator and Banette arguing with each other. Mr. Contesta says, "It appears Jessiebella and Banette are having both communication and combinations problems." Mr. Sukizo says, "That's not remarkable." The Pokemon Nurse worriedly says, "I wonder what happened between those two."
May notices Squirtle's tail being enveloped in a stream of water. May asks, "Is that a new move Squirtle?"
Brock says, "It seems that Squirtle just learned Aqua Tail." Ash says, "This attack could be the edge May needs." Leaf says, "Great."
May says, "Hey this move I read about it. This could actually work." Jessiebella says, "Banette now use Thunder full power." Banette releases a powerful electric move with everything it has. May says, "Squirtle dodge and strike with Aqua Tail." Squirtle dodges Banette's attack and hits the ghost Pokemon with its new Aqua Tail with both appeal and strength. Banette faints and is unable to continue. Jessiebella loses the rest of her points.
Lilian says, "Since Banette is unable to continue, the match is over. That means that the Mulberry Pokemon Contest winner is May from the Hoenn region." May was happy being announced winner and praises her Squirtle for a well done performace.
Mr. Contesta and his fellow judges are now awarding the ribbon, "Congratulations on winning the Mulberry Town Ribbon. I've been told that this is your fifth contest ribbon. Am I right?" The brown haired girl says, "Yes it is." Mr. Contesta continues, "That means you have won the required number of ribbons to compete in the Grand Festival." She smiles at that since the Grand Festival is the tournament for coordinators everywhere. May poses with Combusken and Squirtle with her fifth and final ribbon.
Lilian says, "Also, the Kanto Grand Festival will be on none other than Indigo Plateau."
Ash and others were surprised and glad at this announcement. Ash says, "It's been a while that I've been on Indigo Plateau." Leaf says, "You and Gary got to compete there on the Kanto League." Brock says, "Now Indigo Plateau will host the Grand Festival."
Now with Harley and Team Rocket, the flamboyant male was caressing his Pokeball where was his buddy Banette inside it. Harley says, "Oh my little baby. None of this is your fault; it is the fault of that overdressed and incompetent Jessiebella." The female Rocket asks, "What my fault?" Harley says, "Yes yours. Now your incompetency and loser stench is starting to rub off on me." Harley just gets out of there not before calling the three of them morons.
Ash and the others wait for May. The Petalburg Coordinator arrives and hugs Ash happily in such a happy mood. May says, "I won my fifth ribbon and going to the Grand Festival." Ash says, "Congratulations May. You did well today because you trusted in you and your Pokemon." Brock, Max, and Leaf were watching the scene with interest with different expressions. May got out of the hug and then saw a brown haired girl in the group and was quite pretty as well. May asks to Ash, "Ash, who is she?" Ash is about to answer until Leaf answers, "I'm Leaf Green of Pallet Town. I am one of Ash's childhood friends."
Ash then told May of how he and Leaf grew up in the same town as Gary, and today they met each other while being locked in another of TR's traps. Leaf then introduced her team which consists of a Ivysaur, Nidoqueen, Clefairy, Ninetales, and a Ditto. Ash says, "Wow your team is impressive Leaf." Leaf says, "Thanks I guess. But I still have a lot to do to reach your skills as a trainer. I was semiretired from training due to that I didn't reach your level and much less Gary." Ash says, "I see. So what are you going to do now?" Leaf says, "Probably go back to Pallet Town."
Ash asks, "Why don't you come with us?" Everyone surprised at this sudden invitation.
Leaf says, "You have no problem with that." May taps his shoulder and tells him that they need a private talk.
May asks, "Are you inviting a new girl like that?"
Ash says, "She's an old friend that grew up with me, or is it that you're getting jealous." May denies being jealous. Ash says that he's not going to tell Leaf about the Restoration Act until the right time if he gets to develop sincere feelings for her and vice versa. May notices that he was being true to his word, and she decides to believe in his words.
Ash offers the invitation to Leaf on joining the group, and eventually she accepts the invitation. The now group of five travels to Pewter City, Brock's hometown, while also going to the Battle Pyramid which just happens to be on Pewter's outskirts.
This is all for this chapter!
As you can see I made a longer chapter than the other ones to make up to you. I hope this will be of your liking.
Hope you enjoy the new addition to the group with childhood friend Leaf.
May has won her last ribbons and will go to the Grand Festival. Next will be the Battle Pyramid with Brandon.
Just say my thanks for those who continue reviewing, favoriting, and alerts to this story.
The harem stands as follows: May, Dawn, Serena, Cynthia, Anabel, Sabrina, Hilda, Rosa, Aria, Solidad, Ursula, Georgia, Leaf (she will be officially part of it around Sinnoh), and Korrina. Possibly few more girls to come
The XY series is finally over and will be missed. The XY series had from nice comedy, hot blooded battles, and Mega Evolution.
The Sun/Moon games are finally here, and they're worth every cent. Battles are more competitive with new more Pokemon to discover. Also the new Sun/Moon anime is actually going on a good start.
Until next time
