GS ball unlocked

Chapter 25, Certain quirks

The Kalos gang went back to the gym to await Ash and Pikachu's return with his newest team of Pokémon. Clemont and Bonnie were pretty much excited while Serena was more nervous then ever before.

''Would they like me?''

Her Master Class performance didn't give her this much uncertainty than meeting some of Ash's new Pokémon. When she finally thought she was starting to bond a bit with them, Ash decided to swap them around for another party to face Team Union.

Who knows how this new batch would react to her? Or maybe Ash has his Kalos team with him so that the entire group would be reunited again.

''It's just some of Ash's other Pokémon we're going to meet. I don't see why you're so nervous?'' Clemont asked her. He noticed the girl fidgeting and decided he wanted to know right now.

The performer didn't wanted to tell her true motives behind her nervousness and luckily she didn't have to answer seeing that Ash had returned from the Pokémon Center.

''Who's ready to meet some new and old friends?''

''I wanna see, I wanna see!'' Bonnie's youthful excitement shined through once again.

''Don't keep us in suspense.'' Clemont also eager to see them.

''Come on out.'' Ash threw all his Pokéballs in the air and his new team came out. Sceptile, Staraptor, Noivern and Lycanroc all materialized. Still keeping with Pikachu and Greninja, the focus of this team right now was tracking and training.

Sceptile was one of his most powerful Pokémon and had the battle side of things covered. With his agility and jumping prowess, no matter what forests they would to try to escape trough he would be following them through the trees, while being camouflaged by the leaves.

Keeping up with that motto was Staraptor. Aerial pursuit and with all the flying competitions they always did at Professor Oak's lab Staraptor was probably one of his quickest flying types bar Talonflame's Flame Charge boosts.

Noivern's sonic waves would be perfect for if they were hiding in a cave with multiple pathways. One quick echolocation and he would know where to go. It helped him and his Kalos friends during their travels through dark caves and if that all would fail, the Twilight form Lycanroc would smell them out.

Lycanroc was like a true hunting dog. Once he's got a scent, he will chase them down until he's found them. A sniff would be enough to follow them back to their hideout so that he could take the GS ball back from there.

''Seems like those two are already challenging each other.'' Bonnie saw Sceptile and Greninja studying one another. The Grass and Water type had already started eyeing each other and provoking themselves with their cool attitudes.

Ash knew that Greninja had a rivalry with Sawyer's Sceptile and having his own with him, might ignite the Ninja's Pokémon fighting spirit. It was just some friendly motivation to close the gap of power between Greninja and the others.

They were both known for their cool level headedness, but seeing how they both can get competitive when meeting another strong Pokémon appears in front of them, Sceptile would be the goal for Greninja to pursue.

Greninja so far had no trouble with his other Pokémon attitude wise, but Ash wanted to test them a bit with a kind of Pokémon Greninja had history with.

''You two can go at it later.'' Knowing exactly what they were thinking right now the two stepped down somewhat so Greninja can meet the others.

''How you doing Noivern? And how's Hawlucha?'' Serena went up to the Pokémon she knew best. Hawlucha always kind of acted like a surrogate father for the dragon. Just being born it had trouble staying in flight but with the Wrestler's Pokémon guidance, he learned to hold it. They shared a strong bond despite not being the same species.

Bonnie meanwhile was more fascinated with the Wolf Pokémon from Alola she never seen before.

''Such a pretty Pokémon. And his tail is so bushy.'' She started to pet the orange Lycanroc while he was sitting like a good dog but never keeping an eye of his trainer.

Serena grew relieved at seeing how they interacted with them so far. None of them seemed hostile and about as nice as Ash's former group. Now actually knowing Serena grabbed a basket from her backpack which she had filled to the brink with Poképuffs.

''Do you want to try a Poképuff?'' All of Ash's Pokémon took one from the basket and started eating one except for the Wolf Pokémon. Lycanroc sniffed out a puff he would like and grabbed it gently from the basket. Taking it a bit away from the others and putting it down on the ground. It was like he was studying this the new treat he was given. After smelling it he carefully took a bite out of it before swallowing the puff whole.

Serena watched his actions closely. All of Ash's other Pokémon under guidance from Pikachu took one no problem but he was the only who reacted quite differently. Seeing the swallowing motion of the Wolf Pokémon's throat he finished consuming it and waited for his reaction.

Lycanroc ran and jumped at Serena, pushing her to the ground. The Wolf Pokémon started rubbing his mane that was filled with small sharp pointy rocks on her.

''Ow, that hurts, get him…off me.''

It felt like sanding paper was being pulled over her skin. Seeing it as a sign that she was being attacked her mood fell drastically. Serena plans for bonding took a step back seeing how the Wolf Pokémon was reacting to her Poképuffs.

Was this a Pokémon who didn't like her?

Clemont and Bonnie looked at Ash not knowing why he would let his Pokémon hurt their friend. He just looked on a with a small smile on his face at his Pokémon's actions as if he approved of his behavior.

''Why do you allow Lycanroc to attack Serena like that?'' Clemont asked him while the performer was still trying to get the Pokémon off of her.

''It's not attacking. He's a rowdy one. That means he likes you. The more it hurts the more affection he shows you. It's his way of saying thank you.'' He made a whistling motion directed at the affectionate wolf. The Wolf Pokémon heard his command and dashed back up to his master. Jumping up in Ash's open arms he started rubbing it's mane even harder than he did before with Serena.

''Ow,ow,ow,ow,ow.''

Serena let out huge sigh of relief seeing that the Wolf Pokémon seemed to hug Ash in the same way hurting him as well. It was also a lesson for her to learn if she was to become closer to them. Ash's Pokémon all had certain quirks to them that other trainers wouldn't find acceptable. What normal people would frown upon, Ash accepted his Pokémon as they are and didn't change their weird habits to standards that people would see as normal.

So Serena would have to get used to those painful hugs.

''Can I get cuddled too?'' Bonnie walked up to the pair and the wolf jumped out of Ash's arms. Now it started rubbing his mane against the little girl now.

''Ow,ow,ow,ow,ow. So cute.'' As much as Ash wanted them to get to know his friends better they had some serious training to do.

''Alright everyone. Time to train. We all need to be in top form if we're going to stop Team Union. Who's ready for some serious training?'' All of them cheered together. Greninja and Sceptile were still eyeing each other and knew that it wouldn't be long before it was their turn.

There was something Serena wanted to do with Ash in Luminose City, but when she saw how excited he was to train again she would ask him tomorrow.

After all they have two days to spare right now in the most recreational capital in the world. He wasn't going to be spending two days in the gym training away when there is so much more to see.

This is more of a transition chapter to show which Pokémon Ash has right now. Next time I'll be back to the usual 2000+ chapters.

I love Ash's Rockruff. Good boy. But when it comes to the evolved forms my money is on the Midday form. Just suits him more you know. And it will evolve.

From looking up to other Lycanroc and Ash seeing it in his eyes, and interrupting his other Pokémon's training so that he could get stronger himself. He's determined to evolve and no doubt will be one of Ash's strongest when properly trained.

Âugust 7th 2017 update (Screw the anime)

(Small update too keep up with the Dusk form)

See you in two weeks (at least)