A/N: Ouchie! I pulled some muscle in my left arm, and now I can't straighten thee damn thing! (Pouts) And I'm out of Advil... Fate hates me. But not you guys, obviously, because here's another chapter! Aren't y'all so glad I don't have to straighten my arm to type?! XP R&R

Rage: (Pokes the arm)

Author: (Hisses visciously, before using a baseball bat she stole from Wizard to beat the Muse over the head.)

Wizard: Ha! (Laughs, until she suddenly realizes...) Hey! That's my bat!!

Mr. Squishy the Fishy: (Opens and closes mouth)

Author: My thoughts exactly, Mr. Squishy. (Beams happily, and hugs the giant, fire-breathing blue fishy.) Huggles 4 u!!! XP

"Talking"

"Pokemon Talking"

Thinking

"PokeDex Talking"

Chapter Thirty-Six

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Harry and his friends walked cheerfully, on their way to Saffron City. They were a few days away, at the rate they were going, but there was no hurry. The late June sun was shining on them, and Harry amused himself by kicking a rock at Ric, who kicked it back with a grin.

Their fun was interrupted, though, when a pained cry erupted from the nearby bushes. Harry crept closer, along with Lyn who was closest, and they pushed the branches apart. There, shivering in pain and fear and confusion, sat a gloom. It was crying, and Harry felt rage erupt through him as his eyes landed on the disgusting black color with yellow lightning bolts. He reached forward and swiftly undid the nasty torture device, wincing as his fingers were burned. He threw the thing to the road, and Lyn gently picked up the crying Pokemon, cuddling it to her chest.

Ric handed his sister a Burn Heal and a Potion, which she quickly administered. The Gloom fell asleep, snuggling into her arms, and the group slowly continued on their way. Lyn wouldn't let go of the Pokemon, refusing to let one of the others hold it, even though her arms had begun to ache. After an hour, they settled down and had lunch, the Gloom waking up enough to eat some Pokemon Food, which Harry had added several Berries to that would help the weak Pokemon regain it's strength and health.

"Thank you," a soft male voice said, and the Gloom snuggled into Lyn's embrace with a relieved sigh. Harry smiled softly, the new band-aids on his fingers standing out. They'd been able to finally remove the bandages from before, and his hands had had some light but obvious scarring. Now, it seemed, he was back to bandages and would most likely have more scars.

"You're quite welcome," he told the Gloom, who looked at him, bewildered. Harry looked at Lyn. "He said Thank You," Harry told he, and Lyn smiled softly at the Pokemon.

"Hello, little one," she cooed gently, smiling softly down at him. The Gloom stared at her, then laughed and smiled back.

"Gloom!" he cried, hugging the girl, who hugged him back.

"How would you like it if I were your Trainer?" She asked, and Gloom nodded quickly. Lyn tapped a ball to his head, and he was sucked in. She quickly let him back out, though, so he could finish his food. "I think I'll name you Marius," she said proudly, and the newest member of the group smiled happily and ate hurriedly. The were soon on their way again, Lyn telling Marius stories from previous adventures, mostly involving Harry and some Gym Leader. The Gloom was awed, and looked at Harry with something akin to Hero Worship as the girl recounted the Saving of Oridina, and the Saving of Chloe.

Harry cried out happily as they rounded a corner and the tree's disappeared to expose a lake. He ran over to it, letting out all of his Pokemon to play. The others did the same, and Marius was welcomed with open arms, and a curious lick from Shadow, who grimaced slightly as some of Gloom's Stun Spore leaked out onto his tongue, numbing it.

"Mommy!" the Vupix cried, tongue handing from his mouth as he ran to Harry. "I can't 'eel meh 'ongue!" Harry stared at him, then sighed with a role of his eyes.

"You liked Marius, didn't you?" The Vulpix nodded cheerfully, though he was still worried about his tongue. He loved his tongue. How was he supposed to find out what other Pokemon tasted like if he couldn't feel it?! It was horrible! Harry pulled a Paralyze Heal from his bag and scooped the Pokemon into his lap, so he could gently apply it to the numbed tongue. Soon, Shadow was off to find out if the toad he'd seen tasted any good. Harry shook his head and gave a sigh of exasperation.

"I swear," he muttered fondly, "If it moves, he'll taste it. But he wont eat his vegetables.

"So he's just like any other child," an amused voice said, and Harry turned his head to look at the man behind him curiously.

"Well, yes..." Harry trailed off with a shy smile. "My name is Harry. Who are you?" Harry looked at the man before him curiously. He had shoulder length black hair, tanned skin, deep set yellow eyes, and was wearing black leather pants, a blood red shirt, and an ankle length black leather duster.

"My name is Salazar Slytherin," the man said in his deep, sly voice.

A/N: Gasp! Who saw that coming? Ha! NO ONE!! Not even I did... And yes, I know this Chapter is short. Sorry. I'm a bit busy helping out my household at the moment, here at the Half-Built-Castle. My Uncle INSISTS on adding and rebuilding parts of his house. (Eyes roll) Anyways, Review!!

Answers To Reviews: Okay, some of y'allz were wondering several things, so I'll answer them here. The Wizarding World and the Pokemon World will NOT be meeting, but a couple of choice players will be making the shift. Harry will NEVER go to the Pokemon World, but if he does, it'll be in either the sequel to this book, or the third. People keep saying how cute a couple Harry & Koga would be, and I agree; Unfortunately for y'all, though, I've already got Harry's dream-guy set up and ready. People who've put in requests for Pokemon will have to stick to Kanto. No Treeko's will appear in this book! I did tell you this, multiple times, that Kanto Pokemon only for this book, but some people don't read Authors Notes... Admittedly, I'm one of them, unless they're put into chapters by themselves. One of you've realized that the last three Ancient Pokemon have yet to find homes. Yay You!! tkp1991 You get a cookie, for being the very first to ask that question! To answer it, yes, Giovanni is currently in pocession of them. They are being kept safe for Harry, who requested it.

There has also been a request for an info-sheet on which Pokemon are which, because the nicknames are confusing, so here it is:

Harry's Pokemon:

Lord Persian - Persian, Ancient Pokemon's

Shadow - Black w/ Green swirls Vulpix

Havoc - Eevee, & Harry's Starter Pokemon's

Harmony - Raticate Harry's had since she was a Rattata

Oridina - Baby Charmander. Now a bit older and stronger then before do to victory in battle.

Heathers Pokemon:

Bugsby - Cacoona and Heathers Starter Pokemon

Sneak - Rattata that Harry met before it was caught by Heather

Dashing - Ponyta

Lyn's Pokemon:

Gremlin - Growlithe & Lyn's Starter Pokemon's

Chloe - Rhyhorn Harry saved from Evil Bolt-Collar

Marius - Gloom. See above chapter.

Ric's Pokemon:

Star - Spearrow

Mina - Persian, was a Meowth, Ric's Starter Pokemon's

Other Nicknamed Pokemon:

Izzy - Caterpie belonging to Mary

Kiara - Raichu belonging to Mary, Ancient Pokemon's

Raizu - Charazard, owned by Giovanni, Ancient Pokemon's

Felicia - Ninetails, belongs to Sarah, Shadow's Birth Mother, Ancient Pokemon's

Liekos - Venusaur, belongs to Mark, Ancient Pokemon's

Jasmine - Jigglypuff that now works for Fuscia City Hospital's Children Ward

THERE YOU GO!!!! Now, REIVIEW!!!