Lillie and Moon were headed towards Wela Wela volcano. The path that they were going to was being blocked by some Suddowoodo. However as soon as they approached them they ran away. They were planning on finding a pokemon center and staying there for the night since the sun was already setting.
"Looks like those Suddowoodo were afraid of the Water Z-crystal that we got" Lillie said
"We can move forward" Moon said
So those were pokemon? I thought they were just bushes" A voice said
Moon and Lillie turned around and saw that it was the Ultra-Recon Squad. Moon hid behind Lillie. She was still scared of them.
"Calm yourself, Zossie. Those must've been the pokemon known as Suddowoodo" Dulse said
"You're the Ultra Recon Squad from before" Lillie said
"I want to research them" Soliera said
"They must be mimicking plant life in an attempt to avoid their weakness–water" Phyco said
"These Alolan pokemon are truly fascinating" Dulse said
"Battling them is not easy" Zossie said
"You there!" Soliera said
Phyco was looking at Moon.
"Y-yes?!" Moon asked
"I would like to battle you" Soliera said
"Battle me?" Moon asked
"Yes, please accept my challenge" Soliera said
"O-okay, I-I'll battle you" Moon said
Very good! Let us begin" Soliera said
"Poipole, I choose you my friend!" Soliera said
What came out was a pokemon with a purple and pink body. It was also levitating.
"Alright, Rockruff! I need you" Moon said
"Poipole use acid"
Poipole unleashed its acid attack.
"Dodge then use Rock tomb"
Rockruff managed to dodge it and used its rock tomb.
"Dodge it"
Poipole dodge rock tomb and was ready to counter attack.
"Venoshock"
Poipole release some green liquid that was going towards Rockruff.
"Rock tomb again"
Rockruff used rock tomb again. The rocks that were rotating around Rockruff blocked Venoshock.
"She used rock tomb as a defense against Venoshock." Phyco said
"It's a great strategy since poison type moves don't do much damage against rock types" Lillie said
Rock tomb then hit Poipole head on.
"Now Rockruff use bite"
Rockruff was charging at Poipole with it mouth ready to bite down on its opponent.
"Poipole dragon pulse"
Poipole unleashed a rainbow beam that took the shape of a dragon and it hit Rockruff. It was a critical hit.
"Rockruff!"
"It can use Dragon pulse?!" Lillie asked in shock
"Of course. Dragon pulse is one of Poipole's strongest attacks" Dulse said
"Rockruff, are you okay?" Moon asked
Rockruff got up and that told Moon that she could still battle.
"Alright, let's use rock throw" Moon said
Rockruff hurled rocks at its opponent.
"Counter then with Venoshock"
Poipole used Venoshock against rock throw which resulted in an explosion.
"Quick use Rock tomb"
Rockruff launched its Rock tomb at it.
"I'm afraid that this checkmate. Poipole dragon pulse"
Poipole unleashed another dragon pulse that managed to overpower rock tomb.
"Rockruff no!" Moon said
Rock was struggling to get up. Moon could tell that she was badly injured.
"Rockruff, maybe you should stop" Moon said
Rockruff looked at its trained. It was giving her a look of disapproval.
"If you take any more damage then you're done for" Moon said
Rockruff continued to look at her trainer. It wanted to continue battling.
"Are you sure?" Moon asked
Rockruff nodded.
"Alright then. We'll continue the battle. Let's go Rockruff" Moon said
"This is great. You have a strong bond with your pokemon" Soliera said
"Let us continue. Poipole use acid" Soliera said
Poipole used its acid attack.
"Rockruff dodge it"
Rockruff try to move but it was too injured to move from its spot. It got it by acid. It didn't do much but it still did damage
"Now fury attack"
Poipole attacked Rockruff with multiple hits.
"Rockruff!" Moon said
Rock still got back up and stared at its opponent.
"You fought well, Moon. But this is the end. Poipole finish it with dragon pulse"
Poipole was preparing a dragon pulse.
"Don't give up! Rockruff! If you won't give up then I won't give up ether. I believe in you!" Moon said
Rockruff stared at Moon with a smile and then it started to glow.
"Rockruff?" Moon asked
"What's going on?" Zossie asked
"Rockruff is evolving" Lillie said
Rockruff was changing shape. As soon it stopped glowing everyone saw Rockruff's new form. It had orange fur and blue eyes.
"A new pokemon!" Rotom said
"Lycanroc the wolf pokemon, a rock type. Bathed in the setting sun of evening, Lycanroc has undergone a special kind of evolution. An intense fighting spirit underlies its calmness" Rotom said
"So that's pokemon evolution" Dulse said
"It's amazing" Phyco said
"Lycanroc" Moon said
Lycanroc look back at its trained and nodded.
"Alright then, let do this, Lycanroc!" Moon said
Lycanroc let out a cry and charged at Poipole with amazing speed and smashed into it.
"What was that?" Moon asked
"That was Accelerock" Rotom said
"Poipole use dragon pulse" Soliera said
"Lycanroc Accelerock"
Lycanroc sped towards its foe. Poipole used dragon pulse but Lycanroc managed to dodge it and slammed right into Poipole
"Poipole!" Soliera said
Poipole was no moving anymore. It had been defeated.
"Poipole you did great please return" Soliera said
"I must research on my defeat" Soliera said
"I wonder when you'll use a Z-move" Zossie said
"Maybe one day" Moon said
They left the two girls alone and they went over and found the nearest pokemon center.
They continued on their way and made it to the next city. Although it looked more like a big festival. The name of this location was Royal Avenue.
"This is the Royal Avenue" Lillie said
"Royal Avenue?" Moon asked
"They call it this because there is a Royal battle dome here. There's also a famed battler here known as the Masked Royal" Lillie said
"The Masked Royal?" Moon asked
"He's famous around here. He often comes here to engage in battle with other trainers. He's also responsible for making other trainers interested in the battle dome as well. Its thanks to him that the battle dome is even more popular" Lillie said
"Who do you think the Masked Royal is?" Moon asked
"No one knows who he is. What do you say we go to the battle dome before we go to Wela Wela Volcano?" Lillie asked
"I don't mind. I'm actually quite curious about it myself" Moon said
Lillie and Moon went over towards the battle dome and they were shocked to see two familiar people. One of them was Gladion and the other was Hau.
Hau saw both Lillie and Moon. He smiled and waved at them.
"Yo, Moon, Lillie!" Hau said
Gladion looked over and saw them. He glared at Moon. She got freaked out and held onto Lillie.
"Gladion? What are you doing here?" Lillie asked
"I'm here to get stronger" Gladion said
"I came here to check out the Battle dome" Hau said
The four of them would later meet a very important person that would introduce them to the battle royal.
