(5 Days Later)

(Kacie's View)

(Hau'oli City; Battle Buffet)

"Excellent job Shredder!" I holler to my newly caught Grubbin after he destroyed a Meowth with Bug Bite. He turns to me, closing his eyes to represent his smile, since he only has pincers for a mouth. "Grubbin!"

"Yeah. You've grown so much in these past 5 days. You're creeping up to them Shredder!" I exclaim, picking him up into my arms. He crawls up my arm onto my shoulder where Helios usually stays on, but he's been in his ball more now. I didn't want him to take over the battles that Shredder needs. I rub his head, snatching the steak we fought for on two plates, run to our table and begin devouring our food. Shredder gulps down huge chunks of steak in a rush, figuring like his life depends on it. I couldn't help but groan. He is so like Helios.

Grabbing our finished plates, I head for the conveyer belt to sit our plates on but the bustling room suddenly quiets down. Shredder, who's on my shoulder, begins to growl. I quickly and nervously put down our plates, spin around, and spot 5 Yungoos surveying the room. A long, nervous silence fills the room as the whole community watches the Yungoos' eyes.

Screams then cut off the silence.

The Yungoos leap above the rails and into the buffet area, snarling at Trainers, sometimes attempting to bite them. Trainers dash out of the buffet, screaming at the top of their lungs for help. I, stunned for a bit, soon regain focus and attempted my escape. I leap over tables, flip over a fallen chair and rocketed to the entrance.

That's when a Yungoos slams onto my back, sending Shredder and I onto our faces. I groan, slowly lifting myself to my feet to only see all 5 Yungoos snarling, circling around me slowly. Shredder, with his rash nature, jumps towards one of the Yungoos, attacking him with Vice Grip. The Yungoos slams into a chair, shattering the legs into a million pieces. The other Yungoos attack Shredder, slapping him with their tails before all the other 4 slam him with a Take Down. Shredder flies onto the struggling-to-stand Yungoos, causing them all to slam into the buffet table, spraying food throughout the area.

"Shredder!" I holler, turning around, successfully leaping over the railing. The Yungoos chase me down, again trapping me in a circle. I clutch the fainted Shredder tightly in my arms. "You're not getting to him." I whisper hoarsely, tears filling up my eyes.

"We don't want Grubbin child." A female voice booms from behind. The Yungoos, hearing the woman's voice, jumps over the railing, and run behind her to 5 adult boys behind her. I, unsure of these people, walk a couple steps closer, analyzing their clothing.

The boys behind her wear similar clothing to me, but at the same type, not quite. All the boys have blue hair and wear a black and white bandana over their mouths. Over their black shirts, they have an odd necklace. The main part looked like a diagonal "S" with teeth coming down. The woman, on the other hand, was way different.

The woman had pink and yellow hair, crap load of make-up on, and a black tank top on with long black pants. She, her hands on her hips, sassily walks to me with her minions, hunched over, walking behind her with their Yungoos next to their respected minion. "Well child, we've been looking for you."

"Oh really? How come woman?" I snap. She, unimpressed at my bravery, rolls her eyes. "Classified child. My name's Plumeria, and we, are Team Skull. Now child, resources tell me that you're beginning your island challenge, correct?"

"Yeah. So what? Are you trying to recruit me? If that's the case, no deal. I have no time for people like you." I snarl, pushing her away from me. She stumbles back, scoffs, snatches a Pokeball from her pocket and holds it to my face. "Look here kid. I don't know why we want you in the first place, but I have no choice to battle you. I'm sorry. Salandit, you're up." She says quickly and calmly in her eerie monotone voice.

"Sssssss…." Her Salandit growls, glaring at Shredder in my arm. I click Shredder's ball onto his head, sending him back into it before snatching, tossing up, catching and then throwing Helios' ball forward.

Helios, popping out, glances at his surroundings before staring at me, a bit frightened. Plumeria, noticing Helios' frightened look, answers his worries. "Oh no little one, you're not battling my brother's over here. It's just you and Salandit."

"Ready man?" I ask. He nods a bit nervously in response. I nod, calling out the first attack. "Helios! Flamethrower!" I holler out. Plumeria answers with her Salandit's own Flamethrower. When colliding, the whole buffet area fills with smoke. Luckily, since it's a battling buffet, no alarms went off and no sprinkler system showered down on us. Covering my mouth, I try to spot Helios, who's engulfed in the smoke. I soon catch a momentary glimpse of his tail flame. Reassuring me, I call for him to use Cut, unaware of Sandalit's next move.

"Salandit! Toxic!"

"Helios! Look out!" I yell. Helios, unable to dodge the oncoming blob of sludge, shields his eyes with his glowing claws. However, the attempt failed miserably, leaving poor Helios stumbling on his feet, whimpering. "Helios~!"

"Oh poor child. You can't defend him, so what's the use of fighting? Come with us and end your poor friend's suffering." Plumeria suggests in a sassy manner, turning to her side, turning her head to me, waving me on. I clench my teeth and shake my head. "No way. We're fighters woman, and that's what we're going to do! Helios, be on guard okay?"

"Ch-ch-Char!" He stutters, still feeling the immense effects of the Toxic. Plumeria shrugs her shoulders. "Very well, if that's what you believe. Salandit, Venoshock!" She says, snapping her fingers. "Helios! Chop them away with Metal Claw, and then slash Salandit with it!"

"Char!" Helios shouts, snapping his head up. He extends steel claws from his claws before dashing into the barrage of toxic drops of liquid that's being pummeled at him. Slashing the oncoming droplets away, Plumeria calls for a Poison Tail. I call for Helios to catch it with his Metal Claws.

When the attacks collide, it was clear that Plumeria's Salandit and Helios are equally matched, despite Helios' condition. While the Poison Tail and Helios' claws tug war at each other, a great chance for a move clicks into my mind, especially since Salandit's mouth is facing Plumeria.

"Helios! Flamethrower!" I holler. Helios, right as Salandit snaps its head to Helios, blasts the Flamethrower into Salandit's face. Salandit, in severe pain, cancels its Poison Tail before stumbling away. I then call for Helios' Cut. Helios, after wincing from the poison's effects, slams his glowing claws into Salandit's chest. Salandit flies up to the ceiling, and then falls onto the ground. To my surprise, Salandit manages to get up (after struggling to do so of course). Helios takes a step back, securing his foothold for Salandit's next attack. Plumeria, now a bit amused by the battling, cracks a weak smile. "Well child, this is going better than planned, but this is the end. Dragon Claw!"

"Cut!"

Helios and Salandit immediately charge at each other, cocking their claws back, surrounding their claws with the aura of dragon energy or pure energy. On collision, a huge cloud blasts throughout the buffet, throwing loose chairs, utensils, and plates with food or without fly everywhere. I bend my knees down, blocking my eyes with my arms as the shockwave drags my feet along the ground. In the end, as the cloud clears, both Salandit and Helios lie fainted on the ground.

I run to Helios and snatch him up into my arms. He winces, opens his eyes slightly, and smiles weakly. "Char…" He whispers, eyes watering. My eyes water up too, even though I don't know why Helios' eyes are tearing up though. I stand up onto my feet, now to see Officer Jenny staring at me with other policemen around. "O-O-Officer! It wasn't me! They-!" I begin. Officer Jenny shakes her head. "We know miss. Witnesses saw what you were doing, fighting the woman."

"Plumeria. Yeah, she was tough." I murmur. "But I need to get to the Pokémon Center! Helios and Shredder needs-!" I try to explain to Officer Jenny that Helios and Shredder (Oberon hasn't battled yet) needed help. Officer Jenny nods. "Yes, I understand. But can we get information as your Pokemon are getting healed? We really need your help."

"Yeah, sure, whatever. I'm going now." I snap, pushing her out of the way, running to the Pokémon Center. To my surprise, Nurse Joy had been waiting for me. She runs up to me, I hand her Helios and Oberon's and Shredder's balls and she runs off with Helios in her arms. This finally gave time for me to collapse onto my knees out of nervousness, shock and fright. Officer Jenny, now behind me, asks for the information. I quickly sputter out Plumeria's and her minions' appearances and her tone of voice. Officer Jenny, finally finishing her work, thanks me and runs to the police station with her other policemen. I, a bit more secured, slowly stand up, walk to a chair in the Pokémon Center and sat down, putting my hand on the side of my head.

What just happened?