Chapter 10: Bibarel's Stone Will!
Last time on "Pokémon Sinnoh Journey", the group were making their way to Solaceon Town for Dwan and Hikaru's next Pokémon Contest, until they came across a bridge that was still unfinished. A worker, and a professional Pokémon Breeder named Isis explained the situation and the deadline.
The deadline was to be three days from now. Isis then explained about how a Pokémon named Bibarel was slacking off, which was not its usual self. So, Brock made a plan to make the stones for the bridge without the Beaver Pokémon's help. The group used the Buizel brothers, Sudowoodo, Chimchar, Monferno, Turtwig, and Leafeon for help.
However, Isis resulted that the results weren't good. How will this progress go out for the bridge?
"I'm impressed... Hold on." Isis stopped. The group grew confused, along with their Pokémon. Isis walked over to the four stones, and measured them all. She turned, giving a sad smile and a shook of her head. "I'm afraid this is no good." Isis explained sadly. That caused everyone to be surprised.
"See, all of these blocks have to be exactly the right dimensions to make up the bridge's arch!" Isis explained. That left everyone flustered. Ash rubbed the back of his head with a sigh. "I guess it's impossible to do after all!" Ash stated. "Even if we were to try again, the results could be the same!" Hikaru stated.
"Yeah... And I thought things were going so well..." Dawn sighed sadly. Monferno climbed back on Hikaru's shoulder, giving a sad whimper. Hikaru rubbed Monferno's head, soothing him. "Cheer up, buddy. I'm sure there's a way that we can do to make this right." Hikaru assured.
"Ferno." Monferno said sadly, feeling a bit better. Brock made the words as he frowned. "But that bridge has got to be built! So, we can't accept defeat no matter what!" Brock exclaimed. Both Ash and Hikaru grinned at Brock's determination. "We're hearing you, Brock." Hikaru smirked.
Brock nodded and called out to all the Pokémon. "Alright! Let's try again!" Brock called. All of the Pokémon cheered, ready to make another try. But then, just before things could get started, Bibarel landed on the blocks that the group made. "Bibarel!" Bibarel growled.
Everyone grew surprised to see the Beaver Pokémon. "Bibarel!?" Brock called. Isis widened her eyes and ran over to see Bibarel glaring at everyone. "So, are you finally ready to get to work?" Brock asked. Bibarel didn't answer, as he barked at the four trainers angrily.
Isis noticed its anger as she turned to the group. "I don't think so. I think Bibarel's angry that you've come around here and stirred things up!" Isis answered. All the Pokémon and their trainers grew surprised with the answer. They looked back at Bibarel, who kept glaring at them.
"I don't like that look on Bibarel's face!" Dawn shuddered. She held onto Hikaru's left arm for support. Hikaru blinked in surprise, before turning back to the glaring Beaver Pokémon. "Yeah. Me neither!" Ash agreed. "I don't think this is going to come well..." Hikaru guessed.
Monferno and Pikachu grew unsure of what to do, like the trainers. Suddenly, before anyone else could react, there was a call, that sounded familiar. Everyone turned to see the sources of the voices. "What's that?" Dawn asked. Hikaru seemed to recognize the familiar voices.
"Hey, aren't those the Machokes and Machamps!?" Hikaru asked, widening his eyes. Isis gasped as she looked. "Oh no! Look up there!" Isis called. Everyone turned to see a Meowth face balloon, carrying a cage, which contained the two Machokes and the two Machamps.
There was a familiar laughing trio, a trio that Ash, Dawn, Hikaru, and Brock knew.
"Listen up! The movers and shakers are here!"
"Broadcasting the live loud and clear!"
"On the wind!"
"Past the stars!"
"In your ear!"
"Builing our dream base at a breakneck pace!"
"Giving us hope, putting fear in your face!"
"A rose by any other name is just as sweet!"
"When everything's worse, our work is complete!"
"Jessie!"
"And it's James!"
"Meowth, now that's a name!"
"Putting the do gooders in their places!"
"We're Team Rocket!"
"And in your face!"
"Wobba Wobba!"
"Mime mime mime mime!"
"No! They've been captured!" Isis gasped. "Now, what do you crooks want with them!?" Brock snapped. The evil trio presented their plan to the heroes. "If these four muscle bound movers of stony slabs can build a bridge, they can build us a base with ease!" James answered.
"But, we need Bibarel to complete our construction crew!" Jessie added. "Woo hoo!" Meowth laughed as he pressed on the button. The mechanical arms came threw, grabbing Bibarel by force. Isis widened her eyes at this. "Bibarel!" Isis called. "Give Bibarel back right now!" Brock demanded.
"Quick, Chimchar! Buizel! Save Bibarel!" Ash called. Hikaru turned to Monferno and Buizel as well. "You two. Do the same as Ash's Pokémon are doing!" Hikaru called. Monferno and Buizel nodded in agreement. First, Chimchar and Monferno shot their Flamethrower attacks at the arm.
There was a burn mark shown on the arm, as Bibarel struggled. Next, the two Buizel brothers shot Water Gun, cooling down the burn. Ash turned to Turtiwg, as Hikaru turned to Leafeon. "Okay! Now, use Razor Leaf!" Ash called. Hikaru said the same order as Brock turned to Sudowoodo.
"Use Mimic to copy Turtwig, Sudowoodo!" Brock called. Leafeon, Turtwig, and Sudowoodo shot the Razor Leaf and Magical Leaf attacks at the mechanical arm. However, as the attacks landed, there was no dents or scratches on it! "But how!? Both Razor Leaf and Magical Leaf had no effect!" Brock exclaimed.
Hikaru looked at the mechanical arm. Obviously, Team Rocekt had everything prepared in case if they tried to attack with Razor Leaf or other attacks that can cut mechanical arms. "Ha ha ha ha ha! See? You can't rule an iron fist without an iron arm, and we've got both!" Meowth cackled.
"Ah! Oh no!" Dawn gasped. Hikaru clenched his fist as Ash glared at the evil trio. "Argh... Now, what do we do!?" Ash asked. Suddenly, Bibarel tightened his Focus Band as he began to gnaw on the iron bars. Team Rocket seemed to take notice of this. "Uh oh. Bibarel's gnawing the bars!" James gasped.
"Thise two teeth can slice through stone!" Jessie shrieked, knowing of what Bibarel can do. Meowth smirked, trying to assure his two comrades. "Those bars are made out of the same stuff as both our iron fist and arm!" Meowth explained. That calmed the two down as Jessie smirked.
"Oh! You could say we're showing our iron charm!" Jessie laughed. But, the evil trio didn't realize that they were wrong about Bibarel. The Beaver Pokémon but hard, until one of the iron bars snapped! "Aaahh!" Team Rocket screamed, knowing that their catch can escape now.
The four Fighting Types, and Bibarel all escaped the cage as Ash and Hikaru both saw their chance. "I think this would be a great time to use Thunderbolt!" Ash called to Pikachu. Hikaru turned to Monferno, smiling at him. "Monferno. You know what to do." Hikaru replied.
Both starters nodded as they climbed to the top of the quarry. Then, the two jumped and shot Thunderbolt and Flamethrower at Team Rocket. "Ahhhhh!" Team Rocket screamed. As always, their balloon explodes and they are sent flying in the air! James sighed, complimenting Bibarel.
"With choppers like that, I think Bibarel can win an award for best bridge construction!" James guessed, thinking of a bridge made by the Beaver Pokémon. "Well, you should win an award for forgetting whose side you're on!" Jessie criticized. "We've been crossing at that bridge for more times than I cared to remember!" Meowth reminded.
Jessie sighed, shrugging. "That's life with James. Just like an old pair with shoes!" Jessie muttered. James smiled. "Awful as it sounds, I'm taking that as a compliment!" James exclaimed. With that, they were sent blasting off into the blue sky. "WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" Team Rocket screamed.
As the evil trio disappeared, the Machokes and Machamps celebrated for their freedom. Bibarel smiled that everyone was safe now. Isis, and the four trainers ran over. "You were wonderful, Bibarel! You saved them all!" Isis complimented. "Bib!" Bibarel replied, with a smile.
Brock walked over, looking at the Beaver Pokémon. "I've got an idea. How about you doing some stone cutting right now?" Brock asked. Immediately after Brock made the suggestion, Bibarel frowned and turned his head away, refusing it. That left everyone surprised.
"Hey, you should know that Isis is running out of time! Are you saying that you won't care of what will happen to her if you don't help us? She needs you! Just like when the people from the villagers need your assistance!" Hikaru exclaimed angrily. "Mon! Ferno!" Monferno screeched angrily.
Isis looked down, trying to think of something. "There must be something that I can do to make that bridge finished quickly..." Isis replied. Suddenly, before anyone else could make a suggestion, a rumbling noise came by. Everyone turned to see a crane coming by.
Out came, was the head engineer. Isis widened her eyes. "Oh no... It's the head engineer!" Isis replied. The head engineer glared at the Pokémon Breeder, annoyed of very little progress that she had made.
"You can't be trusted to get the job done, can you!?" The head snapped. He took out a Pokéball, huffing to himself. "I'll just have to get the stones cut, and finish that bridge myself!" The head snapped. He threw the Pokéball before Isis could get any word out for her boss.
A Rhydon appeared, ready to work. "Okay, Rhydon. Use your Horn Drill to cut that stone!" The head called. The evolved Rock Type nodded and began trudging to the stone quarry. "But sir! Without Bibarel's help, Rhydon will never cut the stones to the right size!" Isis reminded.
Brock agreed along with her. "If you'll forgive me, sir. I think Isis is right." Brock stated. This left the head furious. "Why... Rhydon! Do it now!" The head bellowed. Rhydon began to drill the stone quarry with his Horn Drill attack. Bibarel growled and slammed Rhydon away. The Rock Type yelled in pain, before glaring at Bibarel.
It used its tail to slam Bibarel towards the stone wall. The Beaver Pokémon yelled in pain, before slumping to the ground. "Bibarel!" Isis gasped. Rhydon walked over, deciding to finish the Normal Type off with Stomp. However, Bibarel saw through it, and bit Rhydon's foot!
Rhydon yelled in pain as he was tossed to the ground. Everyone grew shocked as the head engineer glared at Bibarel. "Hey, you! Out of the way!" The head demanded. Bibarel stood in front of the stone quarry, blocking his way. The head sneered and took out three more Pokéballs.
"I guess you want to fight! Aggron! Magmar! Metang!" The head yelled. The three evolved Pokémon appeared, all surrounding Bibarel. Bibarel braced himself for some attacks. "Now, Aggron! Use Iron Head!" The engineer shouted. The Rock-Steel Type aimed its glowing head at Bibarel.
Bibarel rolled in the air, dodging Iron Head. "Metang! Metal Claw!" The engineer shouted. The Psychic and Steel Type aimed its claws at Bibarel, who rolled in the air again, dodging it. The head snorted as he called to Magmar. "Magmar! Use Flamethrower!" The head shouted.
The Spitfire Pokémon blasted Bibarel away with the Fire Type move. Bibarel screamed in pain as he was burned severely. "Bibarel, no!" Isis shrieked. "What are you doing!?" Brock yelled. The engineer sneered as he glared at the weakened Beaver Pokémon. "Get back to work." The engineer demanded.
Bibarel slowly got up, blocking his again, refusing to move. The head grew ticked off as he turned to all of his Pokémon. "Stubborn, are you!? Bibarel! Get out of there, now!" The engineer shouted. Rhydon, Magmar, Metang, and Aggron all lunged at Bibarel, who dodged.
Isis then realized of what the Normal-Water Type is trying to do. "I think Bibarel is doing all of this just to protect the stone quarry!" Isis guessed. Ash then adjusted his cap as he grew determined. "Time to even up the sides! Pikachu! Use Iron Tail!" Ash shouted. Pikachu leaped and slammed Rhydon with the Steel Type move.
Ash, Hikaru, Brock, and Dawn all made their orders. "Chimchar, use Flamethrower! Buizel! Water Gun! Turtwig! Use Razor Leaf!" Ash called. "Monferno! Use Flamethrower as well! Leafeon, Shadow Ball! And Buizel, you use Ice Beam!" Hikaru yelled. "Sudowoodo! Use Mimic on Razor Leaf!" Brock called.
"Piplup! Use Bubblebeam!" Dawn called. Chimchar, Monferno, Piplup, Turtwig, Leafeon, the Buizel brothers, and Sudowoodo all shot their attacks. All of them hit Metang, Aggron, and Magmar, causing them to slam into Rhydon. All of them had fainted from the direct blows!
This made the head furious as he got into his construction crane. "Alright, punks. You really made me mad! I'm gonna finish that confound bridge right now! If it's the last thing I'll do!" The head roared. He controlled the crane to move to the stone quarry.
But, before anyone could stop him, a giant boulder slammed into the crane, causing it to fall down. The head let out a surprised call, as he got out of the crane. He glared at the space, looking around. "Alright! Who did that!?" The head snapped. "I did that!" A voice called out.
Everyone looked up to the top of the quarry to see an old man with a Machamp. It was the expert stone cutter! "Bib!" Bibarel exclaimed happily. "He's come back!" Isis replied happily. The head engineer grew bewildered of what's going on.
The Machamp supported the old man as he got off, holding a box. Bibarel ran over to the stone cutter. "Bibarel, it's wonderful to see you again." The stone cutter replied with a smile. Isis, Ash, Hikaru, Dawn, and Brock all ran over to see the stone cutter. "So, does this mean that your back is totally healed?" Isis asked.
The stone cutter smiled, looking at the female breeder. "The truth is, I never hurt my back in the first place! This blueprint was the only thing that needed to be healed." The stone cutter explained. He held up a blueprint, much to everyone's surprise. The head glared angrily at the expert.
"That's a LIE! My blueprints are always perfect!" The head snapped. The expert stone cutter yelled at the head, much to the engineer's shock. "Your blueprint caused less stones! So, I built a model, just to make sure." The stone cutter explained. He set the box down, showing a model of a bridge.
"Why, you sneaky little...!" The head growled. Everyone ignored the engineer as the stone cutter took the cover off. "Now, watch this." The stone cutter called. As the cover was taken off, the bridge had collapsed! Everyone, including Bibarel looked, alarmed to see the collapsing.
"It... fell apart!" Ash gasped. Hikaru blinked several times, before glaring at the head engineer. "That would mean if the real one that is being built right now... That would fall part if it were to be finished!" Hikaru concluded. "Ferno..." Monferno growled, also glaring at the engineer.
The stone cutter nodded as he looked at the no good blueprint. "Yes. Like you say, if this bridge were built, according to this blueprint, it wouldn't be able to support its own weight, and indeed collapse into a heap! A complete disaster!" The stone cutter explained, tearing the blueprint apart.
Isis grew angry, as she glared at her former boss. "How could you...?! Why did you do this!?" Isis snapped. The head gritted his teeth. "Because we never would've finished it in time and my reputation would've been ruined!" The engineer snapped angrily. Both the stone cutter and Isis glared at the head.
"So, that's it!? Well, you'll never work as a head engineer again!" Isis yelled. "You're not fit to work alongside with stone cutters! Now, get off this site or else!" The stone cutter yelled. The 'former' head engineer stuttered as he backed away. Bibarel took a step forward, glaring at the man.
The group's Pokémon all went behind Bibarel, along with the two Machokes and the three Machamps. The man screamed as he ran off, along with his four panicking Pokémon. As he and his Pokémon were out of sight, all the Pokémon began to cheer. Then, as the cheering stopped, Isis remembered something.
"Oh! But, without a blueprint, we'll never get it done in time! What do we do?" Isis asked. The stone cutter smiled and took out a new blueprint. "I just happened to adjust with the blueprint before I came here today!" The stone cutter explained. He unfolded it, allowing Isis, Ash, Hikaru, Dawn, and Brock to see.
"Do exactly what it says, and it'll be fine." The stone cutter assured. "Then, we better get started, right away!" Isis stated. "Great! We'll give you a hand!" Brock replied. Bibarel tightened his Focus Band once more, and let out a call as a leader. All the Pokémon called out, following Bibarel's call.
So, everyone went to work, all doing different parts of the job. Croagunk, the Buizel brothers, Chimchar, Leafeon, Turtwig, and Sudowoodo all cut the stones with Bibarel, making the perfect shape. Pikachu, Piplup, Happiny, Monferno, Luxio, and a few Machamps carried the stones.
All the other Machokes and Machamps laid and sticked the stones on the bridge. Isis and the master stone cutter instructed of where it should be put. Ash, Dawn, Hikaru, and Brock all paved the the stones, making them to stick to each other, making the bridge.
Three days later...
Fireworks shot at the sky, as the grand opening of the bridge had begun. The four trainers, Isis, and the master stone cutter watched in a higher view, seeing the people crossing the bridge. "Wow! What a beauty!" Ash exclaimed. "And finished on time!" Dawn agreed.
"You can say that again." Hikaru chuckled. Pikachu and Monferno both watched the completed bridge as well on their trainers' heads. The stone cutter turned to Isis with a smile. "You've done a wonderful job, Isis!" The stone cutter complimented. Isis smiled and blushed lightly.
"Well, I was helped by a lot, sir. Although, it's strange for a Pokémon Breeder to not know how Bibarel was feeling! It's kind of embarrassing!" Isis giggled. The master stone cutter nodded and smiled warmly.
"Well, you can work together with your Pokémon, just the way you did! Then, I can guarantee you'll make an excellent Pokémon Breeder before you even know!" The stone cutter assured. Brock smiled and agreed with those words. "Oh! I agree, one hundred percent!" Brock chuckled.
The stone cutter then turned to the group, thanking the four trainers. "And thanks to you all fine folks, for a hard work! A token of my appreciation." The stone cutter chuckled. He handed the group four Focus Band, as they all took it with thanks.
"Wow! Thanks a lot! It'll be perfect to know that I'm working hard!" Ash thanked. Dawn looked at her Focus Band. "And, this'll look great when I'm competing in a Contest!" Dawn exclaimed. Hikaru looked at his Focus Band, before turning to Monferno, who was on his left shoulder.
He took the Playful Pokémon off of his shoulder, much to the Fire Type's surprise. "Monferno. I think this would be perfect for you to wear." Hikaru stated. He tied the Focus Band around Monferno's head, who grew excited. Once it was done, Monferno screeched happily.
He thanked Hikaru, hugging his human brother. Hikaru smiled as he hugged his Pokémon brother back. "Looks good on you, bro." Hikaru replied. "Ferno." Monferno replied happily, while blushing as well. As for Brock, he went into his love mode again as he wore his Focus Band.
"One thing, Isis!" Brock called. Isis stepped back, startled. "Uh, yes?" Isis asked. "I was wondering if you'd built us a bridge of love, connecting our hearts!... GAH!" Brock explained, then stopped. Croagunk had jabbed his bottom with a Poison Jab attack. Brock groaned as he slumped down.
"I forgot... No blueprint..." Brock groaned. Isis blinked in surprise, looking at the Breeder in training. "Brock, you don't look so good!" Isis stated. "You do..." Brock groaned.
Hikaru, Ash, and Dawn all sweat dropped as they laughed nervously, until Brock had finally recovered from the attack. They all said their goodbyes to the master stone cutter and Isis, as they all made their way again towards Solaceon Town and Veilstone City.
So, the bridge building has come to an end, as it became a success, with Bibarel doing the work as well. Now, the group heads their way to Solaceon Town for Dawn and Hikaru's fourth Pokémon Contest! Stay tuned to see more adventures!
To be continued...
Hikaru's Team:
Monferno: (M): (Flamethrower, Flame Wheel, Mach Punch, Fury Swipes)
Luxio: (F): (Thunder Fang, Spark, Iron Tail, Hidden Power)
Leafeon: (F): (Magical Leaf, Shadow Ball, Iron Tail, Synthesis)
Buizel: (M): (Aqua Jet, Ice Beam, Water Gun, Swift)
Dratini: (M): (Dragon Rage, Twister, Thunder Wave, Wrap)
Kirlia: (F): (Psychic, Shock Wave, Magical Leaf, Teleport)
Next chapters:
Chapter 11: Nosepass To Probopass!
Chapter 12: Burning Spirit! The Bond!
Chapter 13: Luxray VS Luxio! The Hostility!
Chapter 14: A Reborn Electric Power!
Chapter 15: Kenny Returns! Ash VS Kenny!