Chapter 25

The next morning, I caught a ship for Slateport city from where I could head for Mauville city for my next badge. It took the whole day for the ship to reach Slateport city and so I rested in the pokemon centre for the night. The next morning when I woke up and was about to leave the pokemon centre I found nurse Joy very busy running all over the place to treat injured pokemon, so I walked toward her and asked, "What happened nurse Joy?"

"These trainers were challenged by a Combusken which live in the nearby forest, they are beginner trainers without much experience and there pokemon were thoroughly thrashed by Combusken." She replied.

"How come there is a Combusken in this forest?" I asked as Combusken were the evolved form of Torchic, the fire type starter of Hoenn and were very rare to find in the wild.

Nurse Joy sighed, "A couple of weeks ago two trainers started their journey from here and one of them was the son of city mayor, he bought the three official Hoenn starter from a breeder and his son and the other trainer who was his friend chose Mudkip and Treecko respectively. But what I didn't knew that Torchic was much mature than average starter pokemon and she picked up fight with a visiting trainer, during the fight she evolved into Combusken and won the battle. Combusken broke her pokeball and released herself and now she is challenging any trainer she finds to a battle as she thinks herself invincible."

I nodded, "Well it looks like I am getting a Combusken but I also need to fix its attitude."

"If you have a strong pokemon then please defeat her, she has been giving me headaches from the day she came here." Nurse Joy said.

I nodded and headed into the forest, I didn't have to wait long as within a half an hour a Combusken jumped informed me and shouted at me in a challenge. I smiled, "You want to battle huh, no matter but if you lose you will be one of my pokemon." I said to the Combusken. Combusken in her arrogance nodded without thinking.

"Very well, I have the perfect pokemon to take care of our arrogance. Charizard it's time for a lesson in humility." I called out one of my strongest pokemon to take care of Combusken Arrogance.

Charizard came out and gave a mighty roar that scared Combusken to shit, she looked fearfully at the towering figure and gulped in fear as she knew that she made a mistake in challenging this time. Charizard looked at Combusken and then looked at me, "She thought that she is invincible by defeating a few beginners so I decided to teach her humility." I said to Charizard.

Charizard nodded and turned back and glared at Combusken, he stretched his hands and called Combusken to attack him. Combusken composed herself and ran at Charizard with Flame Charge but just as she reached near Charizard he hit her backhanded throwing her back. Combusken glared and then used Flamethrower but Charizard let it hit and then scoffed showing that it was nothing, Combusken stared angrily at Charizard and tried using Sky Uppercut. Combusken was fast enough but in comparison to Charizard she was too slow, Charizard caught the Sky Uppercut in middle shocking Combusken and then hit her with his Flamethrower.

Charizard Flamethrower send Combusken back flying and collide on a tree, she slowly got back up. "Charizard put her out of her misery, she will be a part of our team and your student." Charizard turned around and glared at me, "What? Except Houndoom I don't have any other fire type to help her out and Houndoom is still not powerful enough. I am sure you can handle the two of them." Charizard eyed me for some time and nodded and turned back to again catch Combusken Sky Uppercut, this time Charizard hit her with a Thunder Punch knocking her out cold.

I threw a pokeball at Combusken and caught her and then I scanned her with my pokedex.

"Combusken, the Young Fowl Pokémon. Combusken is the evolved form of Torchic. As a Fighting Pokémon, it has the ability to breath raging fire from its beak and to unleash high-powered kicks. Its quick and powerful legs are capable of dishing out ten kicks in one second. Combusken battles with the intensely hot flames it spews from its beak and with outstandingly destructive kicks. This Pokémon's cry is very loud and distracting. This Combusken is a female.

Abilities- Blaze, Speed Boost (Hidden Ability)

Known moves- Double Kick, Scratch, Peck, Flame Charge, Bulk Up, Slash, Mirror Move, Sky Uppercut, Agility, Counter, Crush Claw, Endure, Flame Burst, Night Slash, Low Kick, Reversal."

"Not bad, she can be pretty powerful once trained properly." I said and Charizard too nodded.

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I was about to leave Slateport city when I noticed a few local museum guard running after a group of people with a M logo on their dress it was most probably Team Magma, a helicopter approached towards them which was most probably their escape plan. I decided to interrupt and released Charizard, "Charizard destroy the blades of that Helicopter and be careful"

Charizard nodded and flew up and used Dragon Claw on the base of the Helicopter Blade while avoiding the blades, the blades were separated from the Helicopter and the pilot had to crash land. The Team Magma reached their destroyed helicopter as I walked toward them, there were four goons including the helicopter pilot who was unconscious after crash landing.

The leader of the group glared at me, "What do you want boy? You don't know who we are?"

I replied with no concern, "I want what you stole from the museum and I also know that you are bunch of stuck up idiots who call themselves Team Magma or some shitty name like that."

"You will pay for what you did boy." The leader said and all three of them released their Mightyena.

"You know you should open up a breeding centre of Poochyena and its evolution since all of you have them and they look good too." I said while stalling them for the police to arrive.

"We are three and you are alone boy. What will you do?" He asked while laughing.

That repeated use of Boy was getting to me and I was on the verge of lashing out when my eye caught officer Jenny coming toward us running, "You know if you wanted to fight you should look back." The three turned around and found Charizard glaring at them viciously, the three fell back in fear and just then police officers covered the area. Officer Jenny arrested the four members of Team Magma.

The leader turned toward me and said, "Team Magma will not forget you? You will pay for interfering on our matters."

I snorted, "Please, do your worst. Oh, and do tell your boss if you ever get a chance to do so that my name is Harry Potter and if we someday meet then it will be his or her last day as a free citizen." With that they all were taken by the police.

A man in a lab coat then came to me, "Hello I am Captain Stern the curator of Oceanic Museum, I wanted to thank you for stopping those goons. They stole a few fossils on display and a Volcanic Rock, it is formed by underwater volcanoes and is said to be created by legendary pokemon, Groudon."

"No problem, I heard about the two criminal teams of Hoenn in Oldale town where they nearly destroyed an ancient site. When I saw those here and the museum guards running after them I decided to help out." I replied and with that I left Slateport City.

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I was on my way to Mauville town when I got a surprise call in my Holo Caster from Lance, "Hello Harry." Lance said but the interesting thing was his attire, he was wearing a uniform same as Team Magma.

"Hello Lance, what's with the new look? Have you left G men and joined Team Magma?" I asked.

Lance laughed, "No, there's nothing like that. Giovanni has been hiding and we were unable to get him but Team Rocket are laying low for now and I didn't have much work in Kanto and Johto as the small cases were handled by my other subordinates so I decided to tackle the problem of Hoenn. I was able to infiltrate Team Magma as a member and gather information, I heard about what you did in Slateport city so I decided to call you, good work by the way."

I nodded and asked, "So, what did they need with the Volcanic Rock?"

Lance sighed, "I still haven't found out anything about the boss of the two teams but I have found their objective. Team Magma wants to capture and control the legendry pokemon of land, Groudon and then convert the whole world into land. Team Aqua is nearly the same but opposite at the same time, they want to capture and control the legendry pokemon of ocean, Kyogre and then cover the whole world in an ocean."

I stared at him, "For real, I mean that's the most idiotic thing I have ever heard. Even a small child knows that land and water go side by side for the existence of life both land and water is needed."

Lance laughed, "True, but no one ever said that these criminals were smart."

I nodded, "Yeah that's also true, if criminals become smart then your work will become much more difficult and dangerous."

Lance nodded, "Yeah, Giovanni was smart enough and that's the reason he is still free. By the way I heard about your battle with Steven and from what he told me you will be as good as a regional champion after a few years' experience."

"Thanks Lance but how did you know about Steven?" I asked.

"Oh, Steven is a member of G Men and one of our best trainers. His Mega Metagross can tie with my original Dragonite, if you were able to battle and tie with his Mega Metagross then your Charizard is at a champion level. Keep training him and he can surpass even our pokemon and maybe take on Cynthia's Garchomp." Lance said.

I nodded, "I have heard the tails of her Garchomp and how she overpowered her opponents with just her Garchomp."

Lance shuddered, "Yeah she and her Garchomp are scary, but how did your godfather get her to go on a date?"

I shrugged, "Sirius has got some natural charm with him, he was able to take Lorelei on a date the first time they meet."

Lance eyes widened, "For real? Lorelei, the Ice Queen on a date? I think I need to talk with your godfather and get some tips."

I laughed, "I guess I have to do that too after a few years."

Lance nodded, "By the way I forgot to tell you the main motive of my call, I want you to keep an ear out for Team Magma and Team Aqua movements. If you could do try to stop them as I know you can easily take care of them and report it to me."

I nodded seriously, "I'll do that."

"Well then that's all, goodbye Harry and take care." Lance said.

"You too Lance." I said, Lance nodded and disconnected the call.

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It took me a couple of days to reach Mauville town and I headed straight for the Mauville city gym. When I entered I was sent inside in a roller coaster that ended in front of a Raikou, on close inspection I found that it was just an electric model. "Well that was some entrance, it reminded me of Gringotts carts." I commented and entered the nearby door.

When I entered inside the door I found an old man looking at me while grinning like a loon, "So, did you like your ride." He asked.

I smiled and said, "It was fun while it lasted but I am here for my gym badge. I am Harry Potter by the way."

The old man nodded, "Well you don't have to wait any further I am Wattson the gym leader of Mauville town gym. Get ready for young man as our battle will be electrifying."

Both me and Wattson took our place in the opposite ends of the battlefield as a young man took the position of referee, the referee started the official announcement for the gym battle. "This gym battle will be a three on three pokemon battle for the Dynamo badge between the gym leader of Mauville city, Wattson and the challenger Harry Potter. The first trainer to defeat two of his opponent pokemon will be the winner, furthermore challenger is allowed to substitute pokemon anytime you want. Trainers chose your first pokemon and call it out to the battlefield and let the battle begin."

"Magnemite charge it up." Wattson released his first pokemon.

"Beldum, you are up." I decided to go with Beldum who was close to evolving.

Magnemite started the battle with Spark, the Spark attack hit Beldum but she powered through it and hit Magnemite with Takedown. Magnemite was pushed back as Beldum hit it with Takedown but it steadied itself and used Flash Cannon which Beldum was unable to dodge. Beldum was sent back flying but she got back up and then she was covered in the white light of evolution and she evolved into Metang. Magnemite tried using Electroweb but this time Metang dodged and hit Magnemite with Brick Break sending Magnemite flying back.

"Good work Metang, now let's finish it up use Bulldoze." I said to Metang.

Wattson shouted hurriedly, "Magnemite get out of there."

But Magnemite was too slow as Metang crashed onto it with Bulldoze, Metang was thrown back and crashed on the wall behind Wattson knocked out cold.

"Magnemite is unable to battle, gym leader chose your next pokemon." Referee declared.

Wattson returned Magnemite, "Spark the way Electrode."

Electrode started with a Rollout but Metang was able to dodge and she replied with Psychic which hit Electrode and it was thrown back. Electrode steadied itself and hit Beldum with Foul Play which hit Metang dead on, Metang was confused and started attacking herself.

"Electrode use Thunder." Wattson shouted.

"Get out of there Metang." I shouted at Metang in a hurry.

Metang was too beat up to dodge the Thunder, as the Thunder from Electrode hit Metang and she was knocked out unconscious.

"Metang is unable to battle, challenger chose your next pokemon." Referee declared.

I recalled Metang and released my next pokemon, "Treecko you are up."

Treecko came out and used Mud Sport which reduced the power of electric type attacks by half, Electrode hit Treecko with a Gyro Ball in reply. The Gyro Ball hit Treecko and sent it flying, Treecko slowly got back up and used Leech Seed. The Leech Seed hit Electrode and it was wrapped in thin plants which continuously sapped its energy and gave it to Treecko, Electrode charged at Treecko with Rollout but Treecko stood there watching the incoming Electrode. At the last moment Treecko jumped over Electrode and flipped in mid-air to hit Electrode with Slam with its tail.

Surprisingly, just like Beldum Treecko was also covered in a white light and his body changed as he grew bigger and finally evolved into Grovyle. I smiled and said, 'Well looks like you were ready to evolve too."

Electrode was nearly done for and it was panting heavily, Wattson saw this commanded, "Electrode its time finish it up, use Explosion."

I watched helplessly as Electrode used Explosion, Electrode exploded in a big explosion taking Grovyle in it too. Electrode was knocked out unconscious and so was Grovyle and with that the Mud Sport also ended.

"Both Grovyle and Electrode are unable to battle, trainers chose your last pokemon." Referee announced and both me and Wattson recalled our fallen pokemon.

"Magneton spark it up." Wattson called out his last pokemon.

I decided to go with a type advantage for the final battle, "Houndoom you are up."

Magneton used Electric Terrain just as battle started, Houndoom used this moment to hit Magneton with a powerful Flamethrower which hit Magneton dead on sending it reeling back. Magneton steadied itself and then hit Houndoom with a crackling Thunderbolt but Houndoom countered the Thunderbolt with his Flamethrower, the two powerful fire and electric type attacks collided creating an explosion. Magneton used the smoke to its advantage and hit Houndoom with Swift attack, Houndoom was surprised as the Swift attack hit him pushing him back.

Houndoom snarled and just as the smoke cleared a bit he hit Magneton with Dark Pulse and followed it up with another Flamethrower. Magneton had no time to dodge as the Dark Pulse hit it and before it could recover it was attacked with another powerful Flamethrower.

"Magneton use Zap Cannon." Wattson shouted.

"Use Overheat Houndoom." I countered quickly.

Magneton used Zap Cannon but Houndoom replied with Overheat, again two strong fire and electric type attacks collided in a big explosion but this time it was Houndoom who took advantage of the smoke.

"Houndoom its time to finish it up, use Flare Blitz." I said to Houndoom.

"Be ready to dodge Magneton." Wattson shouted back.

Magneton focused on its surroundings waiting for Houndoom but it was already too late as Houndoom suddenly appeared behind it and before it could do anything Houndoom covered in fire smashed into it with Flare Blitz. Magneton was knocked out cold.

"Magneton is unable to battle and since challenger last pokemon is still standing the winner of this battle is the challenger Harry Potter." Referee announced the end of the battle and my victory.

Wattson smiled and gave me the Dynamo badge, "Good work young man, I'll keep an eye on you in the league."

I took my third Hoenn badge and replied, "Thanks Wattson." With that I left the Mauville town gym.

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It took me a couple of days to reach Mirage Kingdom, the kingdom was in the middle of a hot desert. Surprisingly the whole kingdom was flourishing quite well, the surrounding of the whole kingdom was much greener than the desert it was located in. When I entered the kingdom, I was escorted to the queen of Mirage Kingdom, queen Sara. When I entered her throne room I found a young woman sitting on a golden throne, when I reached near her she said, "Welcome trainer, I was told that you are here in my kingdom to search for something."

I nodded and replied, "Yes my lady, I was told by a friend of mine that Mirage kingdom is known to worship Togepi. My first pokemon was Togepi and I named her Hedwig and now Hedwig is a Togekiss, I am in search for a mega stone for Togekiss so that she could mega evolve. I thought that I may find Togekiss mega stone in the Mirage kingdom."

"Not many trainers come to our kingdom as it is in the middle of a big and hot desert so I can't say I know anything about the mega evolution you are talking about. But since you are here in search of the stone I should tell you this, Togepi are sacred in our kingdom and they have their own dimension where they live and sometimes they visit here. If there is any stone that is connected to your Togekiss you may find it in the dimension of Togepi." Queen Sara said.

I sensed a but coming and I was right as she continued, "But no human is allowed to enter the dimension not even me, so if you want to find the stone your Togekiss would have to find and enter the dimension by herself and then search for the stone you are searching for."

Well, that didn't sound too bad and I knew Hedwig was an expert on finding anything as she had a knack of finding anything or anyone she wanted to when she was an owl. "I have no problem with it my lady, I am sure Hedwig can do the searching herself." I replied.

"Then you are welcome to stay in our kingdom until your Togekiss find the stone you are looking for." Queen Sara said and I was escorted out of the throne room.

Once outside I released Hedwig from her pokeball, "Hey girl, there is a pocket dimension here belonging to Togepi's only you can enter it as I am not allowed to go in there. So, search for the gate to that dimension and then look for your mega stone, I will be staying here for a couple of days so if you don't find your mega stone in two days then come back and we will search somewhere else." Hedwig nodded and flew up into the sky and I headed for the pokemon centre in the Mirage Kingdom.

It was the next day when I was roaming around the kingdom that Hedwig came to me with a necklace holding a mega stone, "So, you found your mega stone?" I asked and Hedwig nodded happily, "Well then let's leave this place, we will mega evolve you on the way." Hedwig nodded and we both headed to the pokemon centre.

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AN: - I know that officially Togekiss can't mega evolve but I am giving Togekiss a mega evolution, after all Hedwig is Harry's starter.

Link to Mega Togekiss fan made pokedex entry: -

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(M – Male, F – Female, S – Shiny)

Harry's pokemon list: -

Hedwig (Togekiss) F, Umbreon S F, Charizard S M, Golduck M, Nidoking M, Blastoise M, Dragonite F, Luxray F, Misdreavus F, Tauros M, Scizor M, Rhyperior F, Aerodactyl M, Snorlax M, Lapras F, Heracross M, Espeon M, Weavile M, Houndoom M, Electabuzz F, Gliscor M, Politoed F, Larvitar M, Phanpy F, Bagon M.

Kirlia S F, Mudkip M, Grovyle M, Vibrava F, Aron M, Metang S F, Combusken F.

Lugia M, Articuno F, Latias F.

Sirius pokemon list: -

Growlithe S M, Persian F, Houndour M.