Chapter 14: Spin Bubblebeam!

Last time on "Pokémon Sinnoh Journey", Dawn and her Piplup were practicing a new combo for the Jublife Pokémon Contest! They try a Spin Bubblebeam technique, only to make Piplup dizzy and to call it a failure! Another attempt, and another fail. Hikaru tells the group that he will be entering the Jublife Contest, too! He makes a display of a great performance with Eevee, Chimchar, and Shinx! Then, both Hikaru and Dawn had a battle, only to be resulting that Hikaru had won.

Now, they are following Piplup who is leading some wild Water Type Pokémon to find a issue. Hikaru recalls the day that he lead a group once, and the day he had met Dawn. For now, they see a group of dancing wild Pokémon dancing in a circle!

Piplup calls to them, causing all the big Pokémon to turn and see Piplup! The Penguin Pokémon explained to the three about the situations. To the four trainers, they spotted Piplup talking to the three Pokémon! "What are those Pokémon?" Dawn asked. "Those are Ludicolos." Brock answered. Dawn brought out her Pokédex and scanned the three. "Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokémon. When Ludicolo hears a happy song, its powers grow stronger, and they just had to dance." Dawn's Pokédex buzzed.

"So, what is Piplup doing with those three?" Dawn asked. "My guess is, is that it had to do with the Golduck and the others." Hikaru guessed. To Piplup, the three Ludicolos used Water Gun on Piplup's face! That enraged Piplup as he charged for a Peck Attack! The three Ludicolos used Supersonic, pushing Piplup back! Just as the Water Type Pokémon grew angry again, he remembered the four hungry Water Type Pokémon looking at him with hope!

"I think Piplup is trying to help the other Pokémon by acting as their leader!" Dawn guessed. "Piplup won't last against three at once! He's going to need help." Hikaru sighed. Again, Piplup attacked with Peck, only to be dodged by the Ludicolos! Piplup smacked right into a black object in the water! The object spun, sending Piplup to the water! "Piplup!" Dawn gasped as she and her friends ran towards the Pokémon!

"What's going on over there!?" Dawn shrieked. Suddenly, a giant Magikarp appeared, knocking Piplup away! However, it wasn't just a Magikarp, it was actually a Magikarp sub! The hatch opened, revealing the three familiar trio!

"Listen closely, is that a voice that I hear?"

"Well, it's speaking to me loud and clear!"

"On the wind!"

"Past the stars!"

"And right in your ear!"

"Bringing total chaos at a breakneck place!"

"Dashing hope, putting fear at its places!"

"A rose by any other name is just as sweet!"

"When everything's worse, our work is complete!"

"Jessie!"

"And James!"

"Meowth, that's a name!"

"Putting all the do gooders in their places!"

"Team Rocket..."

"We're in your face!"

"Wobbuffet!"

"Mime mime mime!"

"Whatever you guys are doing, it can't be good!" Ash growled. "Did you have something to do with the Water Pokémon here?" Hikaru asked, gritting his teeth. "Indeed, we do! You're also selfish. Stealing Pokémon is what will make us good!" Jessie laughed. "Think of someone else for change!" James snickered. Piplup swam back weakly to land as it yelled at Team Rocket! "It looks like that Golduck has Piplup for a Poké-payroll, huh?" Meowth laughed. "Some bodyguard." Jessie snickered.

"I get it. They needed someone to fight for them, and Piplup agreed!" Dawn groaned, face palming her forehead. With that, Piplup began to use Peck on the submarine, but failed as it was splashed back into the water! "Piplup, stop!" Dawn pleaded. "Pikachu, quick! Use Thunderbolt, now!" Ash yelled. "Chimchar, fire with Ember!" Hikaru ordered. Both Pikachu and Chimchar fired their attacks, causing Team Rocket to startle as they hid in their sub!

Suddenly, two long ropes appeared, tying the Ludicolos, the four Water Type Pokémon, Pikachu, and Chimchar! They were being dragged to the water! They cried out as they tried to resist the pull. Piplup came back to the shore and tried to break the ropes with its beak! It then made an attempt to peck the machine, only to be sent back to the water again! It tried again, but barely made a dent! "I know that Piplup promised to help them out, but I hope this isn't a big mistake!" Dawn exclaimed, worried.

"!" Hikaru gasped. All of a sudden, multiple robots of Remoraid came flying out of the Magikarp sub's mouth! It bashed into Piplup multiple times as it used Bubblebeam to try and destroy them! "Look at them all! They're everywhere!" Ash gasped. "At this point, Piplup can't win by attacking randomly and all!" Hikaru grunted, sweating. More robots pushed and bashed Piplup around, making him exhausted and weak!

"Piplup! You've got to get up! You promised to help them out! So you can't quit now!" Dawn pleaded as she ran for her starter Pokémon. Piplup heard and grew stunned by his trainer! "Yes! That's right! You can do it!" Dawn yelled with determination.

That gave Piplup the courage to get up as he jumped in the air and used the Spin Bubblebeam technique! All of the robot Remoraids began to be destroyed as they all vanished. Piplup then landed on the ground gracefully! "Yeah! That's showing them, Piplup! Yeah! But, you're not done yet! Keep it up!" Dawn cried happily. Piplup nodded as he spun around using more Bubblebeam attack with a spin! This time, it surrounded the Magikarp sub! It began to create a whirlpool! Everyone heard Team Rocket screaming with desperation to escape!

"Piplup!" Dawn cried out happily. The Water Type Pokémon leapt to his trainer's arms and hugged each other! "Is everyone here okay?" Hikaru asked the Pokémon. The Ludicolos, the Water Type Pokémon, Pikachu, and Chimchar agreed. Chimchar leapt to Hikaru's arms, and shook, crying. "It's been a scary experience for you, huh?" Hikaru said, soothingly. He rubbed his Fire Type starter's back before embracing him.

Just then, the sub came ip to the surface, with Team Rocket groaning as they appeared out of the hatch! "Sometimes, air is better than food." Jessie muttered. "Especially since you haven't been breathing much." James groaned. Ash and Hikaru faced Team Rocket with their Pokémon! "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt, now!" Ash shouted. "Let's try Ember one more time, Chimchar!" Hikaru shouted out. Both Pokémon launched their attacks successfully this time, burning and shocking the evil trio!

The submarine exploded, releasing all the berries inside it! All the berries fell on the land, confusing Golduck and the other Pokémon! "Man, this is weird. How did Team Rocket managed to get all these berries?" Ash replied, confused. "You know, these must be what Golduck and the others were fighting about." Hikaru stated, staring at the falling berries. Golduck came to realization and made a truce with the three Ludicolos! The exhausted, and wet Team Rocket groaned as they were out of the river.

"And to think, I loved swimming as a girl." Jessie groaned. As they all looked up, the three Ludicolos and the four Water Type Pokémon glared at the evil trio! "Uh... You're wondering where we got all these berries from! We were actually keeping them for you, you know... safe-keeping!" Jessie lied. "You can't blame us that we were all having a little snack!" James laughed nervously. "Liars." Hikaru muttered as he sighed with angerness. All the Pokémon fired Water Gun at Team Rocket, causing them to fly into the sky!

"I'm starting to enjoy this... The ocean breezes... The blue water in my head. If only there were violins and music with all, I would very enjoy this!" Jessie sighed with loving. "Oh, touching. Sadly, this is not the time to be cracking up." James warned. "Oh yeah! I'll be cracking up if you weren't there to interrupt it!" Jessie screamed at James, who shook up by the yelling. "And you wonder why we're a team..." Meowth sighed. "WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" Team Rocket screamed as they disappeared out of sight.

Later, it was evening as all the berries were piled up. The three Ludicolos, the four Water Type Pokémon were crying out with happiness. "Take care, everyone!" Dawn called. "See ya!" Ash called out. "Don't cause any more troubles!" Hikaru shouted out. Pikachu, Piplup, and Chimchar waved to the Pokémon, who waved back. The four heroes with their Pokémon are now on their way to Jublife City.

"So, Dawn... You remember that day we met?" Hikaru asked. The four trainers were now on the road to the city, where Hikaru brought up a conversation. Dawn blushed, nodding. "You helped me out when I was down. Yet, you always tried to protect me from all dangers, like that bully from the kindergarten class!" Dawn nervously spoke, blushing. "Oh! Really?" Ash asked, curious. "You're not in this, Ash. So, could you stay out of this?" Hikaru asked. "Huh!? But..." Ash started, but Brock stopped him.

"Just leave the private conversation to the two, alright?" Brock suggested. Ash grew hesitant for a moment, then agreed. Ash and Brock kept their distances from Hikaru and Dawn as they made a conversation. "Ever since that day, I started to like you, as a best friend." Dawn explained. "Huh... Funny. I thought that, too!" Hikaru smirked, winking at Dawn. Dawn blushed then held onto Hikaru's hand. "S-Shall we catch up to the others?" Dawn asked. Hikaru smiled and agreed.

As they caught up, Ash grew more curious. "What was that about?" Ash asked. "It's none of your business, Ash Ketchum. Got it?" Hikaru snorted, glaring at Ash. Ash seemed taken aback, and nodded while sweating.

As the four heroes helped out in another day, what could be coming up next in their story?

To be continued...