Author's Note: HAPPY NEW YEAR PEPS! OK GUESS WHAT! I GOT A PSP FOR CHRISTMAS AND THEN I GOT LUMINES II AND ME & MY KATAMARI AND TALES OF THE ABYSS AND, AND, AND--

Maddie: Jeez! What are you on?! Dr. Pepper again!?

Me: AND I GOT THIS BLEACH JACKET AND BLEACH SHIRT AND GAARA SHIRT AND FULLMETAL SHIRT AND THEY WERE ALL FROM HOT TOPIC AND--

Patrick: I will now interrupt this program to declare Ryu-chu INSANE...

Neko: The affix In- means not and sane means... the opposite of Ryu-chu!

Me: HERE'S CHAPPIE 29 PEPS!

Disclaimer: I do not own any Pokemon characters, places, and/or plotlines. So anyway, I went to Gamestop and tried to find Pokemon Leaf Green but they didn't have it! And I had money at the time! It's not fair! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

The Shiny Magnet

Chapter 29

Rematch in Fortree

"Good morning Meena! How's your training?" Professor Birch greeted as I stood by the video phone, with receiver to my ear and Kawi sitting on my head.

"Great; how's everyone at the lab?" I asked.

"The Chimecho and Tropius you caught some time ago are doing fine. Trey, Sheena, and Barley are fine." He answered.

"Chimecho is Pepper and Tropius is Bananas." I said as Professor Birch nodded

"Ok, then!" he said. "So, why did you call?"

"I was wondering if I could withdraw Trey and Pepper from the lab." I wondered.

"Well, you know the rules." Professor Birch as I took two pokeballs from my belt.

"I know, I know…" I said calling out the two chosen pokemon. Mizu and Shugo stood before me as I knelt down to their level.

"Shugo, Mizu, I'm going to leave you in Professor Birch's care so that I can use Trey and Pepper for my next gym battle. Is that ok?" I asked, explaining the situation to my four-legged pokemon as they eagerly nodded.

"Ok Meena, we're ready over here." Professor Birch announced as I returned my two pokemon.

"Same here!" I replied, approaching the pokeball transfer port next to the video phone.

"Ok, I'll send over Trey first…" Professor Birch said as I placed Mizu's pokeball into the given half circle depression.

"I'm going to send Mizu in exchange then." I notified turning back to the video phone.

"Alright then, transfer begin!" Professor Birch announced as Mizu's pokeball disappeared in white light. After a few moments, another pokeball appeared in its place as I proceeded to pick it up.

"Ok Trey, come on out!" I called. My tall dark red and orange Blaziken stood before as I turned back to the video phone.

"Everything is ok over here Professor Birch!" I cried as I saw Professor Birch with Mizu in his arms.

"The same over here. Now, I'm going to send over Pepper." He replied as I turned back to the transport machine. I place Shugo's pokeball into the half circle depression, waiting patiently for Professor Birch.

"Ok, transfer begin!" I heard Professor Birch announced as Shugo's pokeball disappeared in the same manner as Mizu's. Moments later, another pokeball took its place as I picked it out.

"Come on out Pepper!" I called out as my newly caught light green and orange Chimecho emerged.

'Yay! I have a cool nickname!' she cried in my thoughts floating over to me and wrapping her cloth like appendage gently around my neck.

"We're fine over here!" I announced turning back to the video phone.

"Well then, I'd say that this was a success." Professor Birch commented with Shugo in his arms.

"Alrighty then, I guess I'll be going then." I said as Professor Birch nodded.

"Good luck with your rematch." He bid.

"Ok. Be good for Professor Birch for me Mizu and Shugo!" I bid, disconnecting the line.

'What are we gonna do now? Huh? Huh?' Pepper asked me mentally as I sweatdropped.

"Slow down! I was getting to that part…" I meekly answered turning to Trey.

"Blaze?" he absentmindedly asked glancing at Kawi.

"Oh that's right! You've never met Kawi before haven't you?" I said taking Kawi off my head. "Trey this is Kawi. She hatched out of the egg given to me by Professor Birch. Kawi this is Trey. He was the first pokemon I caught."

"Pichu pi pichu chu!" Kawi cried hopping out of my hands and jumping between Trey's v shaped crest.

'Adorable! Uber cute and dare I say it, SUPER SPECIAL AWESOME!' Pepper cried in my thoughts releasing her hold on my neck and floating over to Kawi and Trey.

"Sol…" Abby commented from her spot behind me as I turned to her.

"Pepper is currently obsessing over Kawi's cuteness so I don't think she'll do anything drastic…" I answered as Abby sweatdropped. "Anyway, onto the plan to defeat Winona!"

After the prep rally…

"I'm so glad I remembered how to get to the gym!" I cried as Abby sighed heavily and Kawi looked at me with confusion. We stood in front of the gym with Abby to my side and Kawi on my head as usual.

"Chu pi pichu?" Kawi asked Abby as Abby nodded.

"What are you two girls talkin' about?" I asked as Kawi happily shrugged. "Well, let's get this over with." I opened the double doors as we entered to familiar entrance room.

"Winona! I'm back for a rematch and this time I'm prepared!" I called into the darkness. After a few moments, I heard the shuffling of footsteps as Winona and another person emerged from the stairs. I quickly recognized the other person, confusion plastered upon my face.

"Steven? What are you doing here?" I aimlessly asked as the two approached us.

"Well, to tell the truth, I wanted to see you beat Winona." He bluntly answered as Winona shot him an annoyed look.

"That's nice…" she muttered as I sweatdropped.

"Um, ok? Anyway, I challenge Winona for a rematch!" I challenged cheerfully as Winona smiled.

"You got yourself a battle!" she cried turning to the stairs.

"I'll referee then." Steven said as I nodded.

"Ok, sounds good!" I cried.

On the battlefield…

"This will be a four-on-four pokemon battle, no time limits. The trainer may shift but the leader may not." Steven said as Winona and I took our places on the elevated platforms.

"Ok, Pelipper you're up!" Winona called out as the familiar white and blue water bird emerged onto the field.

"Abby, remember the plan!" I said as Abby nodded and jumped down from the platform and landed onto the field.

"Pichu!" Kawi cheered from my head.

Battle Situation

Meena's Absol, Abby vs. Gym Leader Winona's Pelipper

Battle Begin!

"Abby start out with Swords Dance!" I ordered. Swords danced around Abby, raising her offensive power.

"Pelipper use Water Gun!" Winona commanded as Pelipper shot a stream of water at Abby.

"Dodge then use Quick Attack!' I called out. Abby veered to the side as the fired stream of water barely missed. She then charged at Pelipper with a white trail.

"Pelipper, fly up and use Mist!" Winona ordered. Pelipper flapped its wings and took flight, exhaling a thick mist as Abby skidded to a stop. 'Time to take action!' I thought cheerfully.

"Abby use Razor Wind!" I ordered. A strong whirlwind formed as the mist that enveloped Pelipper dispersed, revealing the white and blue water bird. He was caught in the twister, struggling desperately trying to escape the vortex.

"Pelipper, get out of there!" Winona urged as Abby's scythe-like appendage glowed. Abby then thrust her head in Pelipper's direction as razor like wind hacked and slashed at the opposing pokemon.

"Great, now Taunt!" I ordered. Abby boasted about her skills, angering Pelipper.

"Well played…" Winona commented. "Pelipper use Wing Attack!" Pelipper took flight once more and charged at Abby with glowing wings.

"Abby use Double Team!" I commanded as Abby created illusions of herself. Pelipper hit an illusion as it disappeared.

"Pelipper use Hydro Pump to find the real one!" Winona confidently called as Pelipper shot a high-powered stream of water at Abby's illusions. Before long, Pelipper eliminated all of Abby's illusions, leaving Abby nowhere in sight. "What!? Where is she?"

"Abby use Slash!" I ordered as Abby descended from her hiding spot above. She swiped at Pelipper with outstretched claws, landing gracefully onto the ground.

"Pelipper, get up!" Winona urged as Pelipper recovered from the attack.

"Ok Abby, end it all with Bite!" I called as Abby charged at Pelipper once again. She then bit down on one of Pelipper's wings as he squealed with pain. Pelipper then blacked out, mostly from inflicted damage as Abby backed away triumphed.

"Pelipper is unable to battle. Abby wins." Steven declared as Kawi cheered loudly.

"Great job Pelipper." Winona praised returning her pokemon and taking another pokeball from her belt. "Go Swellow!" Winona's green Swellow emerged onto the field as I looked down at Abby.

"Ok Abby, your part's over!" I called. Abby retreated to the platform as I took a pokeball from my belt. "Chrnos, it's your turn!" My dirty metallic Lairon emerged onto the field, confidently eying Swellow.

Battle Situation

Meena's Lairon, Chrnos vs. Gym Leader Winona's Swellow

Battle Begin!

"Chrnos use Metal Sound!" I quickly ordered as Chrnos prepared to launch an ear-splitting screech.

"Swellow use Aerial Ace to dodge!" Winona called out as Swellow took flight and disappeared. Chrnos produced an ear-splitting screech as Swellow successfully dodge the attack. 'Ok, I guess the plan is going great so far…' I thought.

"Chrnos use Iron Defense!" I commanded as Chrnos' metal plating became glossier. Suddenly, Swellow came out of nowhere and tried to ram Chrnos. Chrnos however, was unscratched as Swellow retreated with a bruised beak

"Swellow use Agility!" Winona ordered as Swellow shot at Chrnos.

"Chrnos stand your ground and wait until I say to move!" I called out as Chrnos braced himself for an attack. Swellow sped closer and closer as I crossed my fingers. "Chrnos use Endeavor!" Chrnos then glowed yellow and attempted to strike Swellow down in one blow. He rammed it with great force, inflicting heavy damage and pushing Swellow back.

"No way! When did he learn that move?!" Winona cried. "Swellow, counter with Aerial Ace!" Swellow quickly recovered, took flight, and disappeared as Chrnos prepared for the impact.

"Chrnos use Protect!" I ordered as a green barrier enveloped Chrnos. Swellow suddenly appeared before Chrnos, attempting to scratch him but failed to do so because of Protect. "Now use Double-edge!" Chrnos then slammed Swellow with a life risking tackle, knocking it out on impact.

"Swellow is unable to battle. Chrnos wins." Steven announced as Chrnos yelped with glee.

"Pichu chu pi!" Kawi cheered as Winona returned her fallen pokemon.

"You deserve a good rest Swellow…" she praised taking another pokeball from her belt. "Come on Skarmory!" The familiar metallic bird pokemon emerged onto the field as I held Chrnos' pokeball in my hand.

"Great battle Chrnos! Let Pepper have a turn!" I praised recalling my dirty metallic Lairon and taking a pokeball from my belt. "Come on out Pepper!' My newly caught light green and orange Chimecho happily emerged onto the field, dancing ever so slightly as she floated in the air.

"Well, this is new!" Winona commented.

"Yup, yup!" I cheerfully replied.

Battle Situation

Meena's Chimecho, Pepper vs. Gym Leader Winona's Skarmory

Battle Begin!

"Pepper, attach yourself to the bottom of the platform!" I quickly ordered.

'YAY!!!' she cheerfully replied in my thoughts, floating to the bottom of the platform and using her yellow suction cup to stick to the surface.

"Clever. Skarmory use Air Cutter!" Winona called out as Skarmory flapped it's sword like wings. Razor like wind was produced as it approached Pepper.

"Pepper use Safeguard to defend yourself!" I called as a veil covered Pepper. The razor like wind didn't do much to Pepper as she was left unharmed. "Now use Yawn!" Pepper then yawned widely as Skarmory started to get drowsy.

"Skarmory, this isn't the time to sleep!" Winona scalded. "Use Steel Wing!" Skarmory halfheartedly shook the drowsiness away, took flight, and charged at Pepper with glowing wings.

"Pepper use Uproar to keep it at bay!" I ordered as Pepper started to cry out loudly. Skarmory cringed at the sound, forgetting its attack and retreated back to its side.

"Skarmory use Metal Sound to counter!" Winona called but her order was drowned out from Pepper's outburst. After a while, Pepper stopped crying out and calmed down.

"Pepper use Future Sight!" I quickly ordered as Pepper foresaw an attack.

"Skarmory use Metal Sound!" Winona ordered once again as Skarmory prepared to launch an ear-splitting screech.

"Pepper use Heal Bell before it's too late!" I commanded. Pepper peacefully cried out with a voice of an angel as Skarmory forgot its last order and relaxed.

"Sol…" Abby sighed with relief as Kawi started to settle down on my head.

"What a beautiful sound…" Winona commented.

"Ok Pepper, use Psychic!" I cried as Pepper stopped. She then focused on Skarmory as he started to glow pale blue and float into the air.

"Skarmory!" Winona called as Pepper started to apply stress and tension onto Skarmory. Suddenly, a ball of flashing light appeared from the clouds as my lips curled into a grin. 'Here comes Future Sight!' I happily thought as the flashing light hit Skarmory. Pepper released her hold on him as he fell to the ground unconscious.

"Skarmory is unable to battle. Pepper wins." Steven announced as Pepper let her grip on the platform go.

'YAY, YAY, YAY! MY FIRST BATTLE WAS A SUCCESS! YAY! BEN AFFLECK WILL BE PROUD!' Pepper cheered as I sweatdropped.

"What's with Ben Affleck and Psychic pokemon?' I aimlessly asked as Winona returned her fallen Skarmory.

"You did a great job!" Winona praised, taking her fourth and final pokeball from her belt. "I'm counting on you Altaria!" The familiar blue dragon pokemon with cloud like wings emerged onto the field as I held Pepper's pokeball in hand.

"That was awesome Pepper! You deserved a good rest!" I praised returning my victorious Chimecho. I then picked my fourth pokeball from my belt as I turned back to the battlefield. "You know what to do Trey!" My dark red and orange Blaziken emerged onto the field, wrist ablaze as Winona gave me a confused look.

"A fighting pokemon?" she aimlessly asked.

"Fight now, questions later!" I bluntly replied as Trey prepared for battle.

Battle Situation

Meena's Blaziken, Trey vs. Gym Leader Winona's Altaria

Battle Begin!

"Trey use Bulk Up!" I quickly ordered as Trey tightened then relaxed his muscles.

"Altaria use Dragonbreath!" Winona ordered. Altaria shot a green flamethrower at Trey as he took the attack willingly.

"Ok Trey, use Mirror Move!" I commanded. Trey then copied Altaria's movements and shot a green flamethrower at it. The attack hit straight on, damaging Altaria greatly.

"So that's what you're planning to do…" Winona mumbled. "Altaria use Aerial Ace!" Altaria took flight and disappeared astray stood his ground.

"Trey kick up sand to conceal your location!" I ordered. Trey spun in a circle, kicking up a dust cloud and lowering the chances of Altaria's attack hitting. Suddenly, Altaria came out of nowhere and charged at the dust cloud only to charge straight through. The cloud dispersed as Trey was nowhere to be found. "Ok Trey, use Mirror Move one more time!" Trey dived down from his hiding spot above as he disappeared, leaving only a shaken Altaria. He then appeared behind Altaria and rammed her with his beak, sending her back.

"Altaria! Get up and use Sky Attack!" Winona cried as Altaria recovered quickly. She then started to glow as I cringed. 'We only have one shot at this… I hope it works…' I thought.

"Trey hit it all with you got using Slash!" I ordered as Trey took immediate action. He then started slashing manically at the glowing Altaria, dealing major damage. "Keep it up Trey!" I urged as Trey seemed to attack faster. Altaria then stopped glowing and fell to the ground, knocked out from the heavy attacks.

"Altaria is unable to battle. The winner is Meena Yuki from Petalburg City!" Steven declared as I pumped my fist into the air.

"Oh yeah! We did it!" I cried as Kawi copied my actions. I then descended the platform onto the field and ran up to Trey.

"Trey you were so cool!" I cried as Trey bashfully scratched the back of his head.

"Absol ab." Abby praised while Kawi jumped off my head and resumed her position on Trey's head in the middle of his V shaped crest.

"That was a great battle!" Winona commented with her Altaria hopping behind.

"Thanks!" I said turning to here as Steven approached us.

"Well, I wouldn't think you would have a strategy like that…" he commented as I pouted.

"I feel so sad now…" I said pouting as Abby sweatdropped.

"Well anyway, here's your Feather Badge. You deserve it!" Winona said handing me a feather shaped badge.

"Whoot! We got a Feather Badge!" I cried pumping my fist into the air.

And that my friends is the end of 2006... Let's remember the good ole times...

Antwon: When you gave me a Gaara shirt for Chistmas...

Maddie: When we talked on the phone for three hours into the night...

Neko: When we went Trick or Treating on Halloween...

Patrick: When you guys did that surprise B-day party for me...

Nick: When you dragged me Christmas Caroling...

Nick 2.0: When Ryu-chu stole my sandwich...

Me: When I got Kindom Hearts 2... three days after my birthday...(THE GREATEST GAME ON EARTH!!!)

Maddie: Look forward to Chapter 30, the first chapter of the new year!