CHAPTER 12
Just after the group spent the day at the beach, and Mike and Katie just climbed into bed for the night, they once again have woken up after having another dream with the two mysterious Pokémon. Katie had just called Mike, wondering if he had the same dream as her.
Katie: *over the phone* Please tell me you had that dream, too?
Mike: I did! What did it say to you?
Katie: *over the phone* It told me to find two gems, and to have two medals. What the frick gives winners a medal?
Mike: That would be Pokémon Showdowns.
Katie: *over the phone* Pokémon Showdowns? What are those?
Mike: They're competitions covering multiple skills of Pokémon Training at once, along with some unique ones like sports for example.
Katie: *over the phone* But why me?
Mike: I think it's because these are designed for more "flexible" Trainers, and you happened to be one of them.
Katie: *over the phone* I'm gonna have to research that. Does it have the typical stuff that Ash and his friends did?
Mike: Yeah. It's got battling, Contests and Showcases. But these are tamed a little since they're not the star of the show.
Katie: *over the phone* I see. We can talk more about that tomorrow. Oh- *has a vision, telling her where the first gem is, then hears a voice in her mind telling her to go get it now* *sighs*
Mike: Katie? Katie, what happened?!
Katie: *over the phone* Ugh, I think I just had a vision…
Mike: A vision? About what?
Katie: *over the phone* Of where the first gems are located.
Mike: Wait, where?!
Katie: *over the phone* At the fairgrounds. And I was told in my mind that now is the best time to go.
Mike: If that's the case, then we should go now.
Katie: *over the phone* Are you sure?
Mike: *has the same vision and hears the same voice in his mind* I think I just had the same thing that you just had!
Katie: *over the phone* No way! You, too?!
Mike: Yeah.
Katie: *over the phone* If that's the case then we should definitely go now.
Mike: Agreed. Meet me in my driveway in a minute, and be extra quiet. I don't even want our parents to know about this.
Katie: *over the phone* Got it. *hangs up*
After they hung up, they grabbed their sweatshirts and met up in Mike's yard.
Mike: *walks out his door and sees Katie coming* Huh?
Katie: *walks to him with a different outfit on* Howdy partner!
Mike: *facepalms himself* Really Katie? That outfit is completely unnecessary right now…
Katie: Aw come on Mike! And I've got some extra equipment! *holds up a saddle and reins for Ponyta*
Mike: Nice!
Katie: I figured since we're gonna have to ride Ponyta all the way down there, I figured this'll be a perfect time to use the new stuff!
Mike: Smart thinking! Come out Ponyta! *tosses his Poké Ball*
Ponyta: *comes out of its Poké Ball*
Katie: Ponyta, I've got some things that you needed! *shows it the equipment*
Ponyta: *rubs its head on Katie and licks her cheek*
Katie: Aw shucks Ponyta! Alright, hold still while I put the stuff on you. *puts the equipment on Ponyta* What do you think?
Ponyta: *rears in excitement*
Katie: That's good to hear! Glad you like it!
Mike: I'm glad you like it and all, but we have to be super quiet for a while since it's still pretty late.
Katie: I know. And besides, we have some important things to find.
Mike: And the Pokémon in my dream said that Ponyta is able to help us find them.
Katie: Same here, but it said Mimikyu will also be able to help.
Mike: So if they know we have these special Pokémon…
Katie: Then that means that Ponyta and Mimikyu have some kind of connection to those Pokémon.
Mike: You might be right. We should get going while the getting's good. *gets on Ponyta and reaches his hand to Katie* Come on my cowgirl.
Katie: Oh Mike, you're too sweet! *grabs his hand and climbs on Ponyta*
Mike: You ready?
Katie: *wraps her hands around Mike* Yep! I'm ready!
Mike: Alright. Hang on. Let's get going Ponyta. *whips the reins* So where exactly are we heading again?
Katie: To the fairgrounds. Just keep going all the way down the main road and it should be on our left. I can provide directions.
Mike: Yeah, we might need that.
As Ponyta was coming up to the very bottom of Silver Lane.
Mike: So which way?
Katie: It's best to head to the right. There's an uphill bend at the end of the road, so we'll take another right once we get to the top of that hill.
Mike: Right. You got that Ponyta?
Ponyta: *nods and starts walking again*
Katie: We should probably go a little faster if we're gonna make it in time.
Mike: Good idea. *whips the reins* Giddy-up Ponyta!
Ponyta: *starts galloping faster*
Katie: You did that on purpose, didn't you?
Mike: Maybe.
Katie: *giggles* You know me too well.
A few minutes later, Ponyta was on the main road. As they were getting closer to the fairgrounds.
Mike: You doing okay back there?
Katie: Yeah. I'm surprised I'm staying awake.
Mike: We're almost there, so it won't be much longer.
A few minutes later Ponyta made it to the fairgrounds. As Mike and Katie were dismounting, Mimikyu came out of its Poké Ball.
Mimikyu: So we're starting our search?
Katie: Yep. *goes to Ponyta* Here, let me take the stuff off of you. *takes off the equipment* Better?
Ponyta: *nods*
Mike: Okay. You two know why we're here, right?
Ponyta: *nods*
Mimikyu: We know what to look for.
Katie: Great!
Mike: Then let's start looking right away!
It took the small group about ten minutes before Katie found some kind of translucent orb on the ground.
Katie: I think I just found something.
Mimikyu: Let me see.
Katie: *shows the orb to Mimikyu* Is this what we're looking for?
Mimikyu: Yes! That's it!
Katie: Then what is it?
Mimikyu: I cannot tell you yet.
Katie: Great…
A moment later, Mike and Ponyta found the same thing.
Mike: Katie! Mimikyu! *runs to them* Did you find yours?
Katie: Yeah, we did.
Mimikyu: You two are one step closer to meeting up with those Pokémon. That leaves one gem left for the both of you. Two more badges for Mike, and two Showdown medals for Katie.
Katie: Alright! We're finally getting somewhere! Thanks for the help Mimikyu!
Mimikyu: No problem.
Katie: Alright, return Mimikyu. *puts it back in its Poké Ball* So with that out of the way, what's next?
Mike: For now, I think we shouldn't tell anyone about these orbs just yet.
Katie: Yeah you're right. We should put these in a secret spot.
Mike: But then how can we tell them apart?
Katie: Ponyta, we might need some light.
Ponyta: *walks over to them for light from its flames*
Katie: Look! *points to what's inside her orb* Mine's got red inside, while your's has blue!
Mike: Just like the Pokémon in our dreams!
Katie: Right!
As Mike and Katie were starting to get ready to head back, they heard rustling coming from the back of the fairgrounds. Someone was coming out of the trees.
?: So, we meet again.
Katie: Wait, who are you?
Mike: Tucker. Another one from Team Frost.
Tucker: Long time no see my friend. You two found the two orbs. Now, hand them over.
Katie: After all of that time we spent getting down here and searching?! No way!
Suddenly, Kelvin shows up as well.
Kelvin: Well well, this young chick is gonna be hard to get through I see.
Katie: NEVER call me a chick! Only Mike can call me that if he wants to!
Tucker: Then I guess we have no choice. Ready Kelvin?
Mike: Katie, I'll handle this.
Katie: No Mike, I wanna battle with you.
Mike: But Katie-
Katie: *puts her finger on his lips* Trust me baby, I can do this. If I'm gonna participate in Pokémon Showdowns, then I need some training logged in.
Kelvin: Aw isn't that sweet? The girl's getting all lovey-dubb- *gets interrupted by Katie*
Katie: Excuse me mister, but he's my boyfriend and you can shut the f*** up! And we're gonna wipe you clean!
Kelvin: Ooh, I'm so scared!
Mike: Okay, now I'm getting tired of this! Ready Katie?
Katie: I think we need to teach these a guys a lesson about flirting with a girl that already has a boyfriend!
Tucker: *scoff and throws a Poké Ball* Cubchoo!
Kelvin: *throws a Poké Ball* Zubat!
Cubchoo and Zubat: *both come out of their Poké Balls*
Mike: Let's go Sparky!
Sparky: *jumps off of Mike's shoulder* Pika!
Katie: Mimikyu, I need your help! *throws her Poké Ball*
Mimikyu: *comes out of its Poké Ball*
Kelvin: Now Zubat, use Ice Fang!
Tucker: And Cubchoo, use Scratch!
Cubchoo and Zubat: *both charge to Sparky and Mimikyu with their proper attacks*
Mike and Katie: Dodge it!
Sparky and Mimikyu: *both jump*
Katie: Alright Mimikyu, Shadow Ball!
Mimikyu: *shoots Shadow Ball, hitting Zubat*
Mike: Quick Sparky, Iron Tail!
Sparky: *throws an Iron Tail, hitting Cubchoo*
Kelvin: Get up you two!
Tucker: We can't lose now!
Tucker and Kelvin: Icy Wind let's go!
Cubchoo and Zubat: *both blow Icy Wind, hitting Sparky and Mimikyu*
Katie: Talk about a cold breeze!
Mike: Sparky, hang in there and use Thunderbolt!
Sparky: *manages to fire Thunderbolt on Zubat*
Katie: Now Mimikyu, use Psychic!
Mimikyu: *its eyes glow, lifting Cubchoo in the air, then sends it flying into Zubat, knocking them both out*
Tucker: No! *puts Cubchoo back in its Poké Ball*
Kelvin: D mn it! *puts Zubat back in its Poké Ball*
Katie: Had enough?
Kelvin: That was just a warm up! Go! Sandshrew! *throws his Poké Ball*
Tucker: You too Bergmite! *throws his Poké Ball*
Bergmite and Sandshrew: *both come out of their Poké Balls*
Katie: Bergmite, huh? That's a new one for me.
Mike: It's an Ice Type from Kalos. And can get quite bulky. Quick Sparky, use Iron Tail on Bergmite!
Katie: And Mimikyu, you use Shadow Sneak on Sandshrew!
Sparky: *throws an Iron Tail and hits Bergmite, doing significant damage*
Mimikyu: *dips under the ground in a shadow path, and strikes Sandshrew*
Kelvin: Quick Sandshrew, use Ice Beam on Pikachu!
Sandshrew: *fires Ice Beam at Sparky, freezing it on impact*
Mike: No! Sparky! *puts it back in its Poké Ball* Ponyta, it's your turn!
Ponyta: *nods and goes in front of Mike*
Tucker: I see that Ponyta has returned to its original form. Been awhile since I've seen that look.
Kelvin: You just had to break free before we could even finish the process. You little rascal! Sandshrew, use Ice Beam on Mimikyu!
Sandshrew: *fires Ice Beam*
Katie: Quick, dodge it!
Mimikyu: *jumps*
Tucker: Bergmite, use Tackle on Ponyta!
Bergmite: *charges at Ponyta*
Mike: Dodge it Ponyta!
Ponyta: *runs out of the way*
Mike: Now, Flamethrower!
Ponyta: *fires Flamethrower, hitting Bergmite*
Katie: Mimikyu, use Shadow Ball!
Mimikyu: *shoots Shadow Ball, hitting Sandshrew*
Kelvin: Come on, get up now!
Katie: Alright Mike, you have the honors!
Mike: My pleasure! Let's go Ponyta! *activates his Z-Ring and does the Fire-Type pose* GO! PONYTA!
Ponyta: *starts charging energy*
Mike: This is our full power, right here, right now! Inferno Overdrive!
Ponyta: *shoots the giant fireball, knocking both Bergmite and Sandshrew out instantly*
Kelvin: F***! *puts Sandshrew back in its Poké Ball*
Tucker: So close! *puts Bergmite back in its Poké Ball* Kelvin, we have to retreat.
Kelvin: Agreed.
Tucker and Kelvin: *starts running back to where they came from*
Kelvin: We'll get you next time! You just got lucky!
Katie: Maybe you should pick on someone your own size!
Mike: Nice going Katie!
Katie: Thanks Mike!
Mike and Katie: *they kiss*
Katie: We should see how Sparky is doing before we head out.
Mike: Yeah, you're right. Come out Sparky. *tosses the Poké Ball and Sparky comes out*
Katie: Thank goodness, the ice melted. You must be cold, though.
Sparky: *nods*
Katie: Why don't we let Sparky ride on Ponyta for a few minutes?
Mike: Yeah, good idea. *looks at Ponyta* That okay with you?
Ponyta: *nods*
Mike: Alright. *picks up Sparky and puts it on Ponyta's back* Just be gentle with Sparky, okay Ponyta?
Ponyta: *nods and starts skipping around with Sparky on its back*
Katie: So, getting back to these orbs?
Mike: Right. *looks inside* Yeah, I can see it now, although the red in yours is more visible, even in the dark.
Katie: *nods* About what Alex said about us coming into contact with Legendary Pokémon?
Mike: Yeah?
Katie: I think I'm starting to believe her. And if those Pokémon are indeed Legendary…
Mike: Then Team Frost wants to get their hands on them and make them Ice Types.
Katie: Yeah. But what about the second gem? I assume these orbs are important to those Pokémon in some way, like provide some power boost or something. That would explain why Team Frost wanted to steal the orbs from us.
Mike: You might be right on that. So going off of what you said, then I think the next gems are Mega Stones.
Katie: Mega Stones?
Mike: What other specific gems would give these Pokémon a boost in power?
Katie: Yeah, you do have a point. So if Team Frost wants to get their hands on these Pokémon…
Mike: Then they're after the gems, too. So we have to get to them before they do.
Katie: Right. Are we gonna need Mega Rings for Mega Evolution?
Mike: No. The Z-Rings can activate that, too.
Katie: Speaking of which, we need to get more Z-Crystals.
Mike: Yeah, you're right. We'll talk with Professor Kukui after school on Monday.
Katie: Alright.
Ponyta: *walks back with Sparky still on its back*
Mike: Feeling better, buddy?
Sparky: *very happily* Pika Pika!
Mike: Alright! What do ya say we get the saddle and reins and get outta here?
Katie: I like that.
After Katie put the saddle and reins back on Ponyta, she and Mike got on Ponyta and rode back home.
Just what are these orbs? And what does Team Frost have in store for the two Pokémon? I have a feeling Mike and Katie are gonna find out soon, so keep the story bookmarked, as there's plenty to unfold!