It's battles galore! Finally the villains will strike in this chapter! Will our intrepid Sinnoh Trio & their counterparts be able to handle this sort of trouble? Find out!
To be honest with you, the reason I did not include the PokéDex Owners from the Black & White arc is that their journeys have just begun; the same can be said for the anime.
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokémon Adventures/Special or Pokémon anime. How I wish I could. XDD
Crisis on Two PokéWorlds!
Chapter 10: Battle at the House of Berlitz!
Twinleaf Town, Sinnoh
PokeSpe World
8:30am
"Do your best, Missy!" cried Diamond.
Twinleaf Town was witnessing battles early in the morning. Diamond was cheering on Lady Platinum Berlitz as she battles Dawn with their Pokémon. Lady Platinum has her Lopunny while Dawn has her Buneary.
"Lopunny, Quick Attack!" commanded Platinum.
"Buneary, Ice Beam!" countered Dawn.
Lopunny's Quick Attack landed first, moderately damaging Buneary before Buneary countered with Ice Beam, knocking Lopunny back.
"Buneary, aim your Ice Beam on the ground!" cried Dawn. "Freeze the ground solid and surround Lopunny!"
Buneary did as it told and fired an Ice Beam on the ground surrounding Lopunny. Then it skated around Lopunny, putting it on guard.
'Strange,' thought Platinum. 'Why would she command her Pokémon to use Ice Beam on the ground?'
Meanwhile on the sidelines, Diamond was having similar thoughts.
'To be honest, that was a very bizarre move,' thought Dia. Then he saw Buneary skating around Lopunny. 'Oh no, Buneary's building momentum for an attack!'
"Lady Berlitz, watch out!" cried Dia. "Her Buneary's-"
"Buneary, Jump Kick now!" cried Dawn.
Upon building enough momentum by skating, Buneary prepared for a high-damaging attack on Lopunny.
Upon assessing the situation and taking Diamond's warning, Platinum commanded her Pokemon. "Lopunny, use Endure!"
Buneary unleashed a high-damaging back flip kick at Lopunny, but Lopunny still stood up despite being severely damaged by the attack.
"Use Dizzy Punch!" said Platinum.
Lopunny rhythmically punched Buneary twice, with spirals shown in Buneary's eyes (obvioulsly confused).
"Buneary snap out of it!" pleaded Dawn.
But Buneary was too confused to listen to Dawn and tripped on itself in confusion.
"Finish this Battle with Return!" commanded Platinum.
Lopunny charged at the confused Buneary head-on, its attack powered by the bonds of its trainer. It dealt excellent damage due to S.T.A.B. and Buneary fainted from the attack.
"Buneary," said Dawn as she recalled her Pokémon. "You take a nice long rest."
"That was impressive Dawn," spoke Platinum at her counterpart. "I never would have thought you would command your Pokémon to do such tactics in the battle."
"Thanks Lady Ber-" said Dawn.
"You can call me Platinum," replied Platinum. "You've earned my respect."
"Sure Platinum." said Dawn. "Your Lopunny sure is strong."
"Wait, where's Pearl?" asked Dia.
"Oh, he's currently battling Barry," replied Platinum. "I believe they should be done by now."
"Should we go to them?" asked Dawn.
"No need to. They will come back here." replied Platinum. "We need to relax first. After all, we just battled earlier right?"
"I guess so," grinned Dawn.
On the other side of the field, both Pearl and Barry seemed to be pumped out, even if this is a practice battle. Both boys wanted to test out their skills against each other.
"Empoleon, Hydro Pump!"
"Mach Punch, Chimhiko!"
Pearl is battlling Barry at this moment. Pearl has his Infernape Chimhiko while Barry has his Empoleon. Chimhiko's Mach Puch hit Empoleon before the Emperor Pokémon unleashed it payload of water at the Flame Pokémon, to which Chimhiko dodged the attack with ease.
"Time for a new attack, use Aqua Jet!" shouted Barry.
"Land another Mach Punch!" retorted Pearl.
This time both attacks hit their mark, and both starter Pokémon were sent flying by the super-effective attacks. But Pearl noticed that his Chimhiko was receiving more damage from the Aqua Jet.
'If this keeps up, I don't know how long Chimhiko will last,' thought Pearl.
"I'm tired of this struggle, use Hyper Beam!" commanded Barry.
Empoleon fired a large beam-like attack at the Infernape. The attack seemed to hit its mark. . .
"Heh, give it up," grinned Barry. "It's over-"
But to his dismay he saw Chimhiko still present in the battlefield relatively unscathed from the attack.
"It can't be." blurted Barry in disbelief. "How did you-"
"Simple, Chimhiko dodged the attack." grinned Pearl. "This is for the finale! Use Close Combat, Chimhiko!"
Chimhiko unleashed a barrage of punches at the Emperor Pokémon. Empoleon couldn't take any more damage from the super-effective attack and was knocked out cold.
"That was an awesome battle Pearl," Barry grinned at Pearl. "Just how did you get so strong?"
"Let's just say that my dad trained me when I was young." replied Pearl. "Why do you ask?"
"Um, I-I'm just asking that's all." faltered Barry. 'Don't tell me that we share more things than just appearances-'
"Barry? What's the matter?" asked Pearl.
"I-It's nothing really," replied Barry awkwardly. "Let's just head back to the group."
"Alright then," nodded Pearl.
With the sparring done, our intrepid group headed to Platinum's manor at Sandgem Town through Route 201.
Our Sinnoh group is currently traversing through Sinnoh's Route 201. Diamond was in the front lead of the group, Rapidash was carrying Lady Platinum & Dawn in its back, and Barry & Pearl were at opposite sides of the Fire Horse Pokémon.
"Hey Dia," said Pearl. "While we're all traveling, let's practice our manzai skills!"
"Will do Pearl," grinned Dia.
"Remember, I'm the funny guy and you're the stooge!" said Pearl.
"Eh?" replied Diamond.
"Just get into the act already!" spoke Pearl loudly.
"Eehh?" replied Diamond.
Dia & Pearl: When you think of Pokémon . . .
Pearl: You think of stat enhancers right?
Dia: What do you mean Pearl?
Pearl: Certain drinks can enhance the attributes of Pokémon.
Dia: Like what?
Pearl: Items like Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Protein-
Dia: Oh! You mean like protein shake? I really like those and Moomoo milk? I drink that every morning-
Pearl: (slaps Dia hard) We're talking about stat enhancers, not breakfast!
Barry once again was clutching his stomach out of sheer laughter, Dawn smiled at their performance and Lady Platinum chuckled at Dia's performance during the act.
"Those two." chuckled Dawn. "Do they always perform like this?"
"Well, they practice every so often." replied Platinum. "And we've arrived in Sandgem Town."
Just as Platinum has said, the group arrived at Sandgem Town safely.
Upon arrival in Sandgem Town, they went to the House of Berlitz. Upon entering, Platinum showed her Berlitz emblem to the guard and allowed them to enter.
In the House of Berlitz, someone apparently awaited for their arrival. It was Sebastian, Platinum Berlitz's personal butler.
"Lady Platinum!" cried Sebastian, Platinum's butler. "Thank goodness you're alright!"
"I'm alright Sebastian." replied Platinum. "I told you I can take care of myself and my friends are with me."
"Ah, Sir Dia and Sir Pearl! It's an honor to see you again!" said Sebastian, then he stared at Dawn and Barry. "What is this? Am I seeing strange things?"
"It's fine. They just resembled me and Pearl." said Platinum. "I want you to meet Dawn and Barry."
"Nice to see you." said Barry.
"Same here." smiled Dawn.
"Well, I suppose since all of you are friends with Lady Platinum, then you're welcome here anytime!" replied Sebastian, then he focused his attention to Platinum. "I must inform you that your parents want to see you in the upper floors."
"I understand." replied Platinum.
"Excellent!" replied Sebastian. "Now all of you please follow me upstairs."
The group followed Sebastian upstairs where Platinum's parents await their return of their daughter.
Meanwhile near the entrance of the Berlitz manor. . .
Two imposing figures appeared at the gate.
"Are you sure this is the place where the Dimensional shard is found?" said Filo.
"What are you stupid?" replied Lanza. "Machines don't lie, idiot!"
"Yeah, whatever." mumbled Filo as he uses his binoculars to survey the mansion. "It seems that the Poké Dex Owners are here too."
"Brother, what are you thinking-" said Lanza.
"I'll show them no mercy!" shouted Filo as he charged into the gate head-on.
"Sigh, what an idiot." facepalmed Lanza. "Why in Arceus I have an battle idiot for a brother?"
The reunion between the daughter and her parents was very heartwarming moment.
"It's okay my daughter." said Prof. Yanase Berlitz, Platinum's mother. "I knew in my heart that you would make it back alive."
"Thank you mother." replied Platinum. "I want you to introduce my two new friends Barry & Dawn."
"Nice to meet you two-" said Prof. Yanase, then she compared them to her daughter and Pearl. "My, you two resemble my daughter and her friend."
"Weird huh." sweatdropped Dawn.
"Mother, they resembled me and Pearl, but I assure they are different." said Platinum. "They came from another Pokémon world."
"Oh dear," gasped Prof. Yanase. "Are you sure about this my daughter?"
"Although everything here's similar to our homeworld." replied Dawn. "I'm sure there are obvious differences-"
"Master Berlitz!" cried a voice from the radio. "There's an intruder on the mansion! He just charged into the gate-Arrrgh!-"
The communication was cut off.
"Mother, Father I must go there." said Platinum.
"Young Lady, we will not compromise your safety!" replied Sir Berlitz. "It's too dangerous!"
"But I was able to make the crest at Mt. Coronet despite the threat from Team Galactic." defended Platinum. "And I have my friends here to support me."
Sir Berlitz pondered at what his daughter said to him and spoke,
"If you're that serious in doing this, then do so, but please do me and your mother a big favor and come back safe and sound."
"I will father, mother." replied Platinum.
The Berlitz family did a very heartwarming hug; Dia, Pearl, and Barry couldn't help but to smile, while Dawn shed a little tear in reaction. Afterwards, the hug was done and Platinum went to her friends.
"Everyone, let's go." said Plaitnum.
With that, the group proceeded at the gate, unaware of the perils that await them.
"The place is devastated," commented Barry.
As the group arrived at the scene the front gate was badly damaged. The guards and their Pokemon were knocked out cold, and there are slash marks present in the scene.
"Who could've done such a thing?" said Dawn.
"I conclude that whoever did this showed no mercy." said Platinum.
"Hehe, how right you are!" shouted someone.
The Sinnoh group turned their attention to a young man in front of them. He had a mohawk hairstyle, wears a black long-sleeved jacket with matching black leather boots. Standing beside him was a young woman with braided hair around the same age, wearing a brown leather T-shirt, long denim pants, and black boots.
"Who are you two?" demanded Platinum. "Why did you attack my manor?"
"To be honest, my idiot of a brother did it." spoke the girl.
"What's the point of stealing if we use stealth?" retorted the young man. "It's boring that way-"
"Uhh, hello?" said Barry. "Aren't you supposed to introduce yourselves to us?"
"Right, since you've seen us, we won't allow all of you to live much longer." said the girl. "I'm Lanza Thorn and this is my brother Filo. Master sent us here to eliminate all of you!"
The duo summoned their Pokemon. Filo has a Shiftry, Roserade, and Liepard while Lanza has Scrafty, Zwelious, and Pawniard.
"Hahaha! Shiftry, use Extrasensory. Roserade, use Solarbeam. Liepard, Night Slash!" bellowed Filo.
Their Pokemon attacked the Sinnoh group, but the group barely dodged the attacks.
"How dare you!" said Platinum. "Go, Empoleon!"
"You too Hitmonlee!" cried Barry. "Help her out!"
"Mamoswine, spotlight!" cried Dawn.
"Dia, called out your Pokemon!" shouted Pearl as he summoned Chimhiko. "Do you really want to be left behind?"
"Right on it Pearl!" replied Dia. "Go Wig!"
The Sinnoh group called out their Pokemon to battle.
"What're you doing brother!" said Lanza. "You shouldn't attack them head-on!"
"Blah blah whatever," replied Filo. "This is more exciting that just stealing!"
'So that's what they're supposed to do,' thought Platinum. 'Just what exactly are they after-'
"Wig, use Wood Hammer!" cried Dia.
Wig the Torterra smashed itself into Liepard, dealing some damage.
"You'll pay for that." gritted Filo. "Shiftry, use Extrasensory!"
Wig was hit by a psychic attack by Shiftry.
"Wait up Dia!" said Pearl. "Chimhiko, Flame Wheel!"
Chimhiko was engulfed in flames and slammed into Shiftry, knocking it out on the spot.
"Thanks, Pearl." breathed Dia.
"You're welcome." replied Pearl. "Now let's beat these freaks-"
"Don't be so sure you can win." smirked Lanza. "Scrafty, Brick Break! Zweilous, Double Hit! Pawniard, Sucker Punch!"
In short, a battle ensued in the gate entrance. Platinum, Dawn, and Barry were battling Lanza with their Pokemon, while Dia and Pearl were battling Filo with his remaining Pokemon.
"Chimhiko, use Flare Blitz!" cried Pearl.
"Wig, use Giga Drain!" said Dia.
Their Pokemon used their moves on Filo's Roserade and Liepard respectively, and damaging them severely.
"Tch, it's no laughing matter." grumbled Filo. "These children are indeed strong."
Meanwhile, Lanza was also busy battling with Platinum, Dawn and Barry with their Pokemon.
'My team is having a hard time with these children,' thought Lanza. 'Gotta admit to myself, these children are more than mere annoyance-'
"Empoleon, use Flash Cannon!" commanded Platinum.
"You too!" cried Barry. "Hitmonlee, use Brick Break!"
"Mamoswine, use Blizzard!" said Dawn.
Their Pokemon unleashed their attacks on Lanza's Team. The Flash Cannon hit Scrafty, the Brick Break hit Pawniard, and the Bizzard hit all of her Pokemon, fainting her Zweilous.
"Tch, if this battle were to continue we would surely lose." grunted Lanza.
Then Lanza noticed something glowing on the nearby tree branch. It was the Dimensional shard, the item she and her brother were looking for.
"Pawniard, grab the item using Thief!" said Lanza.
Pawniard did as it told and snatched the item from the tree branch.
"We finally obtained it." Lanza smirked as she held the glowing stone in her hands. "Brother what're we waiting for? Let's get out of here!"
"But sister," whined Filo. "I was just enjoying this battle-"
"Just look at your Pokemon!" pointed Lanza. "Even my team couldn't last with these children!"
Filo snarled in frustration as he looked at his PokeBalls. Shiftry was fainted by Chimhiko's attack earlier; Roserade and Liepard both were severely damaged.
"Fine," Filo grumbled. "I was on a tight spot anyway."
"Plus we have what we came for." assured Lanza. Then she turned her attention to the Sinnoh group. "You impress us. But should you interfere with us again we will hunt all of you down wherever you are. Farewell!"
Lanza and her brother disappeared in a cloud of dark smoke.
At last, the battle was over . . . for now. The mansion walls were damaged, and there were craters all over the place. The Sinnoh group stood unmoving at what recently happened here.
"Well, that was anti-climatic." spoke Barry.
"What do you mean?" asked Dawn.
"They battled all of us and then the next moment they're gone," replied Pearl.
"Lady Platinum, are you alright?" asked Dia.
"I'm alright Diamond." spoke Platinum. "That's strange."
"What is it Platinum?" asked Dawn.
"I think what Pearl said is right. They were indeed looking for something." spoke Platinum. "Before they left the girl told her Pokémon to snatch something from a nearby tree branch."
All of them pondered at what Platinum said when a portal appeared in front of them. When the portal disappeared, a young woman stood in its place. She was wearing similar garments as the former, but albeit silver in color and bearing her midriff a little. Her upper part of her face was also covered in a mask.
"I have finally found all of you." spoke the woman. "It's been a long time children."
"Who exactly are you?" asked Dawn.
"And you'd better not be with those jerks that assaulted us earlier." glared Barry.
"I assure you, I'm not in league of those hooligans you speak about." replied the woman. "I'm Lunaria, one of the PokéGuardians, and I'm here to escort all of you back to the Sanctum."
"How can we be sure to trust your word?" asked Platinum.
"My colleague Solaris has managed to find some of your comrades." replied Lunaria. "They're currently in the Sanctum."
"Have you found the Kanto and Johto seniors?" asked Dia.
"Sadly, not yet." replied Lunaria. "Speaking of which have any of you found any Dimensional shards?"
"Dimensional shards?" asked Dawn.
"Dimensional Shards are those little glowing crystal stones," replied Lunaria. "Does that ring a bell?"
"If my memory serves me well I saw one of those thieves snatch a glowing stone earlier." Replied Platinum.
"Crud, we were this close to obtain it," Lunaria snapped her fingers in frustration. 'Odio has obtained another shard.'
"Are you alright?" asked Dia.
"Yes, I'm fine." replied Lunaria. "Come children, it's not best to explain the situation here. We must return to the Sanctum."
"If you escort us there, shall you explain everything to us?" spoke Platinum.
"It's a deal." replied Lunaria. "Is everyone ready? We're teleporting back to the Sancutm!"
All of them were enveloped in a strange glowing light, and the next moment they disappeared from the area.
Meanwhile in the Sanctum, the Hoenn Team anxiously waited for the arrival of Lunaria and the Sinnoh Team.
"Is this really taking that long." asked Emerald impatiently.
"Don't be so rash Emerald." said May. "I'm sure Lunaria's doing her best to find them."
"Solaris, how's it going in there?" asked Drew.
"I'm not certain." replied the PokeGuardian. "I am sure that Lunaria would return here with your comrades from Sinnoh. There must've been some delays-"
Then a brilliant flash of light illuminated the Sanctum. Lunaria has returned, along with the Sinnoh group.
"Wow, it's the juniors!" said Sapphire. "They're safe!"
"It's Dawn!" squealed May. "Thank goodness you made it safely."
While the Dex Owners and their counterparts are busy chatting with one another. . .
"Lunaria!" cried Solaris. "Thank Arceus you made it safely! And I assume that these are the PokéDex Owners and their counterparts."
"Yes, I've found them." replied Lunaria. "But sadly, I wasn't able to retrieve another shard."
"So they've obtain it this time huh?" replied Solaris. "It's alright. There are plenty more; we can catch up."
So shall we explain to them everything?" asked Lunaria.
"Yes, these children deserved to know the truth." spoke Solaris. "But they want to sit down for this."
"Yeah, I had a feeling this will take some time to explain." complimented Lunaria.
The two PokéGuardian s proceeded to explain the situation to the children. . .
End of Chapter
Man, depicting triple battles isn't easy. Even I myself got confused at who was battling who. This is my first time depicting battles like this.
Anyway as before, positive reviews will be accepted nicely with some good compliments from yours truly.
Next chapter will focus back on the Johto Dex Trio and their counterparts.
Crisis on Two PokéWorlds!
Chapter 11: The Prelude before the Storm
See you next time, readers!