A/N:
Hey guys, I hope you are all having a wonderful day. Here's Chapter 36, it's extra long and has another Gym Battle in it, so I hope you like it. I don't have any news to share for the story, except that I'm working on the Legends of Kalos rewrite as well as this one. It's gonna be an original plot, as the one from the first Legends of Kalos will be scrapped. The main character will still train Fairy type Pokemon, but a lot of stuff will be different including the party he gets at the end. His starter will be different and I may change the traveling companions too since I can't seem to do anything with Yvonne and Zera. I might salvage them though so all hope is not lost. So I hope you like this chapter, leave your thoughts in the reviews if you feel like it. Have yourselves a good day!
Pokemon: Aloha Alola
Chapter 36
Ecruteak City
"Ugh...finally, Ecruteak City!" Hau cried out, holding his hands up in the air, excitement on his face.
After two more days of traveling, Jack and his friends had finally arrived in Ecruteak City. It was a beautiful mountainside town, surrounded by lush trees that were changing colors. Bright oranges, reds and yellows mingled with the remaining green leaves of some trees. The cobblestone streets cut through the city, adding to the olden style of the city. All of the houses were traditional wooden buildings, with ceramic red roofs. More modern brick buildings could be seen in the city as well as some taller apartment buildings that had been made in recent years. The Pokemon Center and PokeMart stood out among the buildings as they were more recent additions to the old city. The red and blue roofs of each building were the most recognizable, allowing trainers to find them if they were lost. The Ecruteak City Pokemon Gym could be seen from the hill Jack and his friends were at, the old style building reflecting both old and new architecture. A small lake could be seen, near the toll entrance that lead toward the Bell Tower.
The Bell Tower was the tallest structure in Ecruteak City, with each floor bearing beautiful crystal bells that glittered in the sunlight. Opposing it was what was left of the Brass Tower, known more commonly as the Burned tower. Only two floors could be seen jutting from its foundation. The burnt wood and destroyed support beams still standing, even though 165 years had passed since it had burned to the ground. A lone crystal bell could be seen hanging from what was once a second floor balcony, slightly melted and tinged black. It was a testament of survival, the lone bell that had survived the flames that had devoured the tower so long ago. The nearby Mt. Mortar could be seen in the distance, the snow capped peak sticking out over the land of Johto, making it snow in the nearby Lake of Rage and Mahogany Town. Jack lowered his camera, having taking pictures of his home town.
"It's so beautiful. All of the colors of the leaves all blend together so perfectly. Mt. Mortar looks awesome in the background too, and the towers...oh my Arceus...it's no wonder so many people love this city." Cynthia said.
"I agree with you, it's just so serene here. Jack you better take a lot of pictures of this city." Lillie said, earning a look of annoyance from the boy.
"I got you covered, it's my home town. I got a memory card dedicated just to Ecruteak City." he replied, giving her a smile.
"You must be happy about being back home huh Miss Valerie?"
"Of course, coming home is always fun. I'm sure my sisters will be quite surprised when I go home. They don't know I'm in the region, unless someone leaked me being here online." the Fairy trainer replied, having a hopeful look on her face.
"Well, if those two idiots were smart, they just went home to change their britches. If they posted about you, then they would have to post about narrowly avoiding 1st degree murder." Jack said.
"Hehe...britches."
"I love how that's the only think you decide to comment on." Lillie said, earning a grin from Cynthia.
"Hey, if I find something funny, I'll comment on it." she replied with a wink.
"Well, let us head to the Pokemon Center. After the long trip, our Pokemon must be exhausted. Lillie and Jack can take this time to register for the Ecruteak Pokemon Contest as well." Valerie said, starting on the path that lead down to the city.
"Oh right, I completely forgot. Where's the Contest Hall? It's not in the gym is it?" Jack asked, causing the older trainer to shake her head.
"No, the Contest Hall is near the back of the city. They wanted to have an outdoor arena, so that everyone could enjoy the beauty of the city. So they built the Contest Hall on the old Bellchime trail, that once connected the Brass and Tin Towers. A new trail was created, and the Tin Tower was renamed, now being called the Bell Tower." she replied, earning a nod from the trainers.
"It's gonna be an interesting contest, that's for sure. You guys got four days, think you can come up with a routine?" Cynthia asked, earning a nod from Jack.
"I got a couple things in mind. We'll be staying in Ecruteak for the next week and a half. So we'll have more than enough time to explore the city. Lillie wanted to visit the towers so we'll make time for that as well." the black haired boy said, glancing at his PokeNav, where all of the points of interest were highlighted.
"I forgot to tell you...in order to visit the Bell Tower, you must have a right of passage. Usually, the Kimono Girls are the ones who dictate those who visit, since they are responsible for the upkeep of the tower. However, you can challenge the Ecruteak City Gym instead. The Fog Badge is considered a right of passage as well, I'll let you decide which to go for."
"Well, Hau already had a Gym Battle, and so did Jack. I think I'll take this one, besides Morty is a Ghost type Master. I'm sure Lillie wouldn't want to be in that gym. And I do need someone to help me with Shuppet." Cynthia said, a grin on her face.
"Okay, we'll leave that gym to you. I however will be taking on the Olivine City Gym when we get there. I wanna take home a Gym Badge from both Kanto and Johto."
"I should warn you Jack, the Olivine City Gym Leader is a Steel type trainer. You may have bested Cal's Steelix, but how can you fare against several others?" Valerie asked, earning a smile from the boy.
"Don't worry Val, I'll handle myself just fine. I got an entire training regimen all set for my Pokemon. We'll have type coverage to face any type of Pokemon."
"He's fired up now, I can definitely tell he's gonna win that badge." Hau said, earning a laugh from Cynthia.
"Of course, when Jack has his mind set on something, he will achieve it. He climbed up the side of a cliff for a berry after all."
"Hey look, a Spinarak." Lillie said, pointing to the green arachnid that was sleeping on the side of a house. Seeing it caused Jack to sprint away, heading toward the Pokemon Center. Valerie just watched him go, a curious look on her face.
"He has a fear of Spinarak?" she asked.
"He was bit by an Ariados as a kid. Ever since then he's got a fear of Poison type Pokemon, I shouldn't have said that outloud." Lillie said, looking a bit sheepish.
"He's gonna have to get over his fears eventually. Anyway, let's just focus on the city. We're gonna have fun here, I can't wait to see those Kimono Girls in action." Hau said, earning a smile from Valerie.
"I'm sure it'll be an experience you won't soon forget Hau."
After stopping at the Pokemon Center, and registering for the Pokemon Contest, Jack and his friends decided to split up for the day. Valerie showed them the way to the Kimono Girl's dance studio, where she would be staying for the foreseeable future. Hau and Cynthia had decided to check out some of the restaurants in Ecruteak City. Apparently, he had heard rumors of a shop selling Malasadas, and he dragged the blonde Sinnoh Trainer away with him. That left Jack and Lillie to tackle Ecruteak on their own. He had been walking down one of the many streets, taking pictures of the architecture and the Pokemon he was seeing. Fay had been doing the same, interacting with some of the pokemon herself, managing to get pictures of rare Pokemon for their collection. Lillie meanwhile seemed to be a bit more nervous, she was glancing at her Contest Pass, which now bore her picture and trainer identification. It was the same one Lisia had given her in Hoenn, which could be used in any circuit in the world. She bit her lip, trying not to trip over her own two feet as she walked.
"Hey Lillie, where are you going?" Jack asked, causing the girl to stop. She turned to face him, a far off look on her face.
"I'm sorry, I thought we were going to the Apparel Shop."
"We're right in front of it. Keep going that way and you'll make it to Mahogany Town, is something the matter?" he asked curiously. She took a shaky breath, giving the boy a nod.
"I'm just nervous. I've never been on stage, on top of that...the contest is a televised event. What if the Aether Foundation sees it and comes after me?" she asked.
"I doubt they would. The Alola Region doesn't have foreign programming, I would know. Miss Leila spent an hour arguing with the cable guy because she wanted the same channels she watched in Lumiose City." Fay said, lowering her camera from her face. She had been taking pictures of some Rattata that were scurrying about, dragging a piece of bread with them.
"Fay is right, I doubt anyone from Alola would watch a Pokemon Contest of all things. Well...they would but the time zones are different. It's night time in Alola right now, so why would anyone be watching a contest? Just don't worry okay? They aren't going to get you here." Jack said, giving her a reassuring smile. She nodded, taking a deep breath through her nose. It was something a friend had once told her to do in order to relax.
"Let's just take a look at the Apparel Shop then. We need quite a few things in order to participate in this contest." Lillie said, earning a nod from the boy. The two walked into the store, finding a few people milling about inside.
Various costumes were on sale, from fancy ballgowns, to even a clown outfit. Jack looked at it and shuddered, wondering who in their mind would wear something like that. He himself had to get a good outfit for the performance, but since he didn't know what Lillie was going to be wearing, it would make it hard to decide. He walked over to the fancier side of the store, spotting white suit with a slight ice blue tinge to it. It had light blue thread, and was finely made. The buttons were white in color, and had a snowflake pattern on it. It came with an ice blue tie and a handkerchief, as well as a top hat. He turned to Fay, who had been looking at a feather boa someone had left out.
"What do you think Fay?" he asked, grabbing the suit from the display. He held it up to himself, earning a curious look from his partner.
"It doesn't look too bad, with some slacks and white shoes...you'll definitely be rocking that stage. But you'll have to match with Lillie." she said, glancing at the blonde girl who was looking for some clothes as well. The boy nodded, folding the suit over his arm, walking over to the pants section of the store. He handed the top hat to Fay, who quickly put it on her head.
"Look at me, I'm fancy...Jackson, get me my monocle, I shall drink some wine." Fay said, twirling her imaginary mustache. The boy let out a snort, holding back his laugh.
"Spot on old chap, would you fancy some tea?" Jack replied, in a perfect accent.
"I say, that is quite the accent. You are indeed cut from the same cloth as I mate."
"Quite."
"Are you two having fun over here?" a voice asked, causing the two to jump slightly. Jack turned around, sighing when he realized it was only Lillie. He rubbed his neck in embarrassment, a flush on his cheeks.
"Something like that, did you find anything?"
"Not really, aside from a souvenir shirt that is. We should head to the front and look at what we really came here for." she said.
"Yeah, just let me get what I need first. I shouldn't be long." Jack replied, walking over to a nearby rack.
He sifted through it briefly, looking for a pair of white slacks to go with the suit he had grabbed. He would stop by the Shoe Shop later for some boots, as he didn't like wearing fancy shoes. With everything he needed, he headed to the front, where a young woman was finishing up with a customer. She gave the man a polite bow, thanking him for his purchase, before turning to the two.
"Hello, did you find everything you were looking for?" she asked, earning a nod from the two.
"We surely did." Jack said, placing his suit on the counter. She looked it over, glancing back at the boy.
"Are you sure this will fit you?"
"I'm sure, I usually eyeball my clothes but I get it right almost all the time. We have a friend who's a fashion designer, she'll adjust it if I need it." he said reassuringly. He glanced inside the showcase, spotting the Contest Accessories they were after.
"I see you eyeing the seals, I take it you two are entering the Ecruteak City contest?" the woman asked curiously.
"That's right, we came here because we need some seals and ball capsules. We're not entirely sure how they work, and this was the only store that sold them so we came here." Lillie explained, earning a nod from the cashier.
"It's a rather interesting concept. The Ball capsule is a special device that you slip your pokeball into. Once the pokeball is inside, it activates a special signal that the seal picks up on. Instead of the usual blue sheen that surround pokemon when they're called out, the seals will take effect. There are a wide variety of seals, so you'll be able to pick and choose the ones you want." she said, placing a tray filled with seals before the two.
"Whoa...there are so many to choose from. Star Seals, Lightning Seals, even Bubble and Flash seals too." Jack said, eyeing some of the packs.
"Hmm...it is a tough choice...I'm not sure which ones would work well with Snowball." Lillie added. She had been focusing on the Heart and Music Seals as well.
"Well, if you can't seem to choose you could buy a Seal Case. It comes with thirty different seals, in fact most of the packs I'm showing you come in that box. The catch, you only get one seal of each not multiple, so you'll have to buy more if they get damaged." the cashier said.
"That's not a bad deal to be honest. We'll take the Seal Case, and one pack of each of these. Oh and we'll need four Ball capsules, I wanna get one for Cynthia and Hau." Jack said.
"Coming right up, I'll make sure to give you the cutest seals we have." she replied, a grin on her face. Jack and Lillie shared a smile.
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"Well...at least we took care of that stuff. I finally got my outfit, so all we have to do now is work on an appeal." Jack said, giving Lillie a smile.
"Yes...I have a few ideas, but I'm not sure if they will work. Do you mind if we get out of the city? I don't want anyone to see us...you know, in case they want to steal our routines?" she said. The boy reached for his PokeNav, typing something into it.
"There's a spot near the road that leads to Mahogany Town with a small lake nearby. We can go there, I doubt no one will bother us there and we're really close by." he said, closing the Nav. She nodded silently, remaining quiet as they continued walking.
It wasn't long before they reached the outskirts of the city, a long dirt trail leading toward Mt. Mortar. Jack lead his friend toward the side of the road, reaching a clearing not that far away. It was surrounded by lush green Evergreen trees that soared high above them. The area was filled with the scent of pine and flowers, the sound of the nearby waves lapping the shore added to the serenity of the area. There were a few pokemon scurrying about, most of them dashing deeper into the woods when they heard the two trainers approaching the clearing. Jack gave a firm nod, turning to face his friend.
"Alright Lillie, this spot will be perfect. It's big, there's water nearby that we can use to our advantage and it's far enough from the city. Are you okay practicing here?"
"Yes, this area will be fine. What do we do first?" she asked curiously. He pulled his messenger bag off, pulling out the Seal Case he had bought at the Apparel Shop. He handed his camera to Fay, who had been quietly taking pictures of the clearing they were at.
"The first thing we should practice is our entrance. Thankfully, there's only one appeal round in this contest. So we need to make sure we leave an impact, the more points we get, the higher the chances we'll make it onto round two. As such, entrance is key which is why we bought these seals." he said, handing Lillie on of the Ball Capsules. She looked at it oddly, the light blue capsule catching the sun's gleam.
"Right, you said in contests, how a pokemon leaves it's Pokeball is important." she said.
"Mhmm...which is why we need to pick the right seals. Since we're using Snowball and Crystal in the appeals, we need to pick seals tailored to them. I plan to switch when we get to the battles." Jack said, grabbing a pack of Heart Seals.
"You're switching Pokemon?"
"Yup, if you use the same pokemon from your appeals in the battles, then you might lose. It's actually common practice for someone to switch Pokemon after round one. Keeps it interesting, and you can make sure of different pokemon's abilities and move sets. If anything, I can just send Melody into the field." he said.
"Are you serious? I thought you didn't want anyone to know you had a Legendary Pokemon. Wouldn't that be dangerous?" the blonde asked, causing the trainer to shake his head.
"Not really, I've seen someone use a Latios in a contest. Makes the game a bit unfair but hey, if you got it flaunt it. Arceus that is horrible advice, never follow that would you?" the boy said sternly, causing Lillie to sigh.
After a few minutes of searching, Jack managed to find a seal that would work for him. He grabbed a hold of Crystal's Luxury Ball, slipping it into the Ball capsule, snapping it shut. Lillie watched intently, mimicking his actions with Snowball's Pokeball. She had been looking for some seals as well, reading the description on the back of the packet. She was hoping the one she chose would work well with Snowball, her hand shook as she placed the seal on the front of the Ball Capsule. Jack stood up, glancing at Fay who had already set up his tripod.
"Okay, let's see how this works. Crystal, show them your Alolan Spirit!" Jack cried, throwing the ball high into the air. It snapped open, a shower of confetti swirling around the Alolan Ninetails as she landed on the field.
"Niine!" she cried, expelling a cold mist that caused the confetti to burst into little sparkles. Lillie clasped her hands together, an impressed look on her face.
"Wow, that looked so pretty!"
"Heh, it took a bit of picking and choosing but it worked out fine. I knew Crystal expelled a cold mist when called out of her Pokeball, the confetti seal not only added a bit of color since her fur is white, but the mist making them burst was an added bonus. Which one did you pick, Lillie?" he asked curiously, turning to his friend.
"Um well...I think I'd rather show you. Okay Snowball, it's time to shine!" she cried, throwing her Pokeball into the air. It snapped open, a shower of lightning bolts swirling around Snowball, who did a spin as he came out. The glowing bolts stuck to his fur, and upon landing, exploded into tiny sparks around the small ice type.
"Vuulpix!" he cried, letting out a small icy mist. Upon seeing Crystal, he bounded over to her, nuzzling against her side. The Ninetails lowered her head, licking his snout which made him coo happily.
"That was a rather interesting seal choice. I wasn't expecting you to go with a Lightning seal."
"Well, since Snowball's fur is white I decided to use the Lightning seal. Not only will it stick due to the static, but when he lands the remaining lightning will travel through his feet into the ground. It also makes his fur shiny, so it highlights its cuteness." she said, shyly poking her fingers together. The boy smiled, giving her a pat on the back.
"You chose well young padawan, but now the training truly begins. We must use the force to come up with an appeal that will get us past the appeal round." he said.
"You are such a nerd."
"What? They were playing Star Wars last night, there was no way I was gonna miss it. I'm so happy I bought my PokeNav, it's so freaking useful." he said, earning a sigh from his friend.
"Come on, let's get to work. I have an idea that might work, if you have Crystal use Moonblast, Snowball can freeze it with Icy Wind. Then Crystal and balance it on her nose while Snowball runs around her."
"Hmm...not a bad idea, I had one too. It involved having Crystal freeze the field with Ice Beam. That way we could be able to skate on the ice while they use their moves. Almost like one of those cheesy Disney on ice things." he said. Lillie gave a feverish nod, pulling out her diary and a pen.
"I love it, it could be easily worked into the other ideas I have. I was thinking of having Snowball use Avalanche while Crystal ran through it, creating a sort of flowing cape. I just had another idea too, Beauty and the Beast! Maybe we can talk to Valerie and have her make you a beast outfit, that you can pull off during their appeal! That would be so awesome!" she cried, rapidly jotting the notes in her book.
"Wow...she's really into this...then again I do like that Beauty and the Beast thing. It will definitely fit this routine, and I at least know how to Ice Skate. Those visits to Snowbelle City paid off." Jack thought, glancing at the nearby lake. A smile worked its way onto his face, his idea would certainly help them.
Meanwhile in Ecruteak City, Cynthia had grown increasingly annoyed with Hau. He had been dragging her all throughout the city, and while she did love seeing Ecruteak, she didn't enjoy going to every single shop and food stand in town. The first two had been alright, since she loved traditional food, and the ice cream cart had been her favorite. But now she just wanted to go to the Gym. However, Hau was still in search of a Malasada shop, when he knew they didn't exist in Johto. She finally had enough, walking in front of the boy causing him to stop. He just gave her a look of confusion, not at all reading the annoyed look on her face.
"Is something wrong Cindy?"
"Yes! Can we stop looking for Malasadas? It was okay for the first hour, but I wanna challenge the Ecruteak City Gym! We stopped at the Pokemon Center for that very reason, not to gallivant through the city looking for sugary sweets!"
"Gee, why didn't you say so earlier? We passed by the Gym like four times." the olive haired boy said. Cynthia's eyes widened in surprise, only to narrow in annoyance.
"I swear, one day you are going to regret loving Malasadas so freaking much. Come on!" she said, this time dragging the boy toward the Pokemon Gym. Hau was going to say something but bit his tongue, knowing full well he didn't want to face Cynthia's wrath.
The Ecruteak City Gym was vastly different to the two previous gyms. This one seemed a bit more eerie than the one in Goldenrod City. It matched the older architecture of the city, being styled after a log cabin. It had thick wooden posts and railings surrounding the entire building, creating a balcony around the entire building. Each post had a red paper lantern, along with a banner that had various characters written in golden paint. The doors were traditional sliding doors, unlike some of other buildings in Ecruteak, which had wooden or glass doors. The Pokemon League Crest hung above the entrance, along with bright golden letters, spelling out the name Ecruteak City Gym. Hau tensed up as she grabbed a hold of the door.
"I'm getting real bad vibes from this place."
"Oh shush you baby. It's just a gym, it isn't like we're gonna get shot." she replied, pulling the doors open. The two trainers walked inside, noticing it was rather dark in there. Cynthia had a brief flashback to the Saffron Gym, but shook it off as she walked further in. She glanced around, noticing every single corner had a floating blue light, providing a modicum of lighting she hadn't been expecting. She took a step forward, several lights blinking on as she did.
"Whoa...that's some interesting home décor." she muttered, noticing the outline of the battlefield. She stepped onto the challenger's box, holding her hands around her mouth.
"Hey, anyone there? I'd like to challenge the Gym Leader to a battle please!" she cried. The rest of the gym lit up, revealing a man standing at the other end of it.
He was a rather tall, lanky looking man with golden yellow hair. He was wearing a long sleeved, violet shirt that was tucked into his white jeans. Around his head, he was wearing a headband, and around his neck he had a crimson scarf, which trailed down his sides. He had a calm look on his face, as he eyed the young would be challenger. After awhile, he gave a curt nod, stepping into the Leader's box.
"I'm surprised you didn't leave, normally people grow nervous when entering my gym. My Litwick and Lampent seem to scare everyone off, but they mean no harm." he said, gesturing to the four Litwick at each corner of the room, along with the Lampent that were floating around, providing most of the lighting for the gym.
"L-Litwick? It isn't gonna steal my soul is it?" Hau asked, earning a chuckle from the Gym Leader.
"Not at all, there's a lot of misinformation surrounding these particular pokemon. I should elaborate, Litwick only steal the souls of those who befoul their territory. Furthermore, they only do so if the person is wicked. If you are a nice person, they will usually provide you with warmth and light until you are safely returned from where you came from. Lampent on the other hand...well they won't steal your soul while you are alive." the man said. Hau shakily held up his Pokedex, scanning one of the nearby Lampent with it.
"Lampent, the Lamp Pokemon and the evolved form of Litwick. The souls they steal feed the burning flames within. This Pokemon likes to float around hospitals, awaiting for people to pass on, so they can steal their souls. The more souls they steal, the brighter the flame burns."
"I'm getting outta here, good luck Cindy, I'll be nearby." he said, racing out of the gym, earning a growl from the blonde.
"Arceus, what a sissy! It's just a Ghost type, it isn't going to hurt you!" she cried in vain. The gym leader just stared in amusement, shaking his head slightly.
"Anyway, I haven't introduced myself. My name is Morty, I'm the Ghost type Gym Leader of Ecruteak City."
"It's nice to meet you Morty, my name is Cynthia. Everyone pretty much calls me Cindy now, so it's okay if you wanna call me that too. I'm not registered for the Johto League, but I heard you need the Fog Badge to visit the Bell Tower. So I came for that badge, is that okay?" she asked curiously, hoping the man didn't turn her away. To her surprise, he smiled.
"It's perfectly fine. Plenty of kids in town challenge me for the Fog Badge, everyone wants to visit the tower at some point in their lives. Besides, it's much easier to challenge me and not the Kimono Sisters. They can be quite tough." he said.
"Really? What do they do?"
"All of them train an evolution of Eevee. So those who wish to obtain a Rainbow Heart to visit the tower needs to defeat them. They either take you on one-on-one right after another, or one of them challenges you to a full battle. Even I have trouble beating them at times." Morty said, glancing away in embarrassment.
"Oh man, Jack is gonna have a hard time over there. I can already tell...regardless, I find this easier for me. I've been dying to challenge a Gym, I've come all the way from Alola you know." she said happily. A few of the Lampent drifted closer to the girl, causing her to glance around. She sighed, brushing her fleck out of her eye.
"It was an expression guys, I'm not actually dying. Sheesh, at least wait until they're on their death bed." she said, crossing her arms as the pokemon all moved away.
"You are quite the amusing girl. Normally, I hold a four on four Pokemon battle. However since this isn't an official league battle, I'll only use two Pokemon. However they are my strongest, so I do recommend you think things through."
"Heh, I already got a sound strategy Morty. So come on, hit me with your best shot, I can take it!" she said happily. He reached behind his back, pulling out a Pokeball.
"If you say so, alright Gengar let's do this." he called out, throwing his first Pokeball into the field. From it emerged a large violet Pokemon with a huge grin on its face. Cynthia reached for her Pokedex, glancing intently at the screen.
"Gengar, the Shadow Pokemon and the final evolution of Ghastly. It loves hiding in people's shadows. Doing so will allow it to steal a persons body heat, the resulting chill making people shiver. It is said that a nearby Gengar will lower the temperature by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit."
"Whoo...no wonder it got cold all of a sudden. This dress really isn't made for the cold, so let's take care of this one quickly. Eevee I choose you!" she cried, throwing it's pokeball into the air. The Normal type appeared on the field, glowing brightly in the low lighting for a brief moment. Eevee was sporting a rather unique item around its neck, a pink glittering scarf that Morty had never seen before. He was quite impressed with Cynthia's bold choice.
"I'll say, that's the first Shiny Eevee I've seen in awhile. An interesting choice, but a poor one nonetheless. The challenger gets the first move." Morty said, already having a plan in his mind. Cynthia nodded, glancing at her partner for the battle.
"Okay Eevee, this is gonna be a cinch. Trust me and we'll get through it quickly."
"Vee vee!"
"Excellent, let's go Eevee, use Quick Attack!"
"Gengar, take the attack. When you can counter with Sludge Wave." Morty called out, earning a laugh from his pokemon. It just stood its ground, watching as Eevee approached it. The silver fox jumped up, barreling into Gengar. The Pokemon gave out a cry as it flew back, landing flat on its back.
"What? But how? Quick Attack is a normal type move!"
"Normally yes, Eevee is a Normal type Pokemon and his moves do zero damage to Ghost types. However, the scarf around his neck is a special item. It's called a Pixie Scarf, those who wear it have their Normal type moves converted into Fairy type moves. Fairy types may do little damage to Gengar, but at least we can attack them normally." Cynthia said, a smirk on her face.
"Vee vee, Eevee!"
"Very good, I wasn't even aware such an item existed. I guess you've got your bases covered. But so do we, Hypnosis Gengar! Let's go!"
"Gengar Gen!" the Shadow Pokemon cried, its eyes glowing a bright pink. Cynthia was quick to react, snapping her fingers loudly which brought Eevee to attention rather quick.
"Eevee use Dig to dodge it!" she cried. The silver fox gave a cry, its paws glowing brown as it dug into the ground. The Hypnosis struck the spot where it had once been, bursting into sparkles as it took no effect.
"That won't work on us, Gengar is unaffected by Ground type moves."
"Hmm...yeah that's true, but you just gave us something interesting to use. Now Eevee, out of the ground and use Mimic!" the blonde cried. Eevee burst from the ground, having jumped over Gengar. It let out a roar that enveloped the Ghost type, a small orb of pink energy flowed into Eevee's body, sinking into it until it disappeared.
"Excellent, now Eevee use Hypnosis on Gengar!"
"No way! Quickly Gengar, don't let the attack hit you! Counter with Shadow Ball!" Morty cried. Gengar floated off the ground, holding its arms in the air as it formed a giant shadow ball in its grasp. It let out a cry, flinging it toward the Eevee, who dodged it with ease.
"Keep going with Hypnosis Eevee, I know you can do it!"
"Eevee vee vee!" Eevee cried, his eyes glowed a bright pink as a wave flew out of them. It struck Gengar dead on, causing it to slowly fall to the ground, loud snores leaving its mouth.
"Oh no Gengar! You've got to wake up, before they attack!" Morty cried, to no avail. Gengar continued sleeping, it's tongue having drooped out of its mouth.
"This just makes it easier for us. Now Eevee, jump into the air and use Shadow Ball!" Cynthia cried, urging her Pokemon forward. Eevee quickly shortened the distance toward the sleeping Pokemon, jumping high above it. He formed a swirling ball of ghostly energy, launching it at the sleeping Pokemon's face. It let out a cry of pain, but didn't stir from the attack.
"Again Eevee, Shadow Ball!"
"Gengar wake up! You have to attack right now!" the gym leader cried, causing the Shadow Pokemon to stir. It's eyes snapped open, just in time to dodge the incoming Shadow Ball. Cynthia snapped her fingers, gritting her teeth in annoyance.
"Don't lose momentum Eevee! Use Quick Attack and then follow up with Swift!" she called out. Eevee let out a cry as it landed on the ground, bursting forward with great speed. It zoomed around the field, running circles around Gengar, causing the Pokemon to growl.
"Keep calm Gengar...all you have to do is focus. When you do use Sludge Wave!" Morty said, a confident tone in his voice. Gengar did as he was told, focusing on the white trail left behind by Quick Attack. It formed a small orb in its hands, before launching it forward, a stream of oozing sludge bathing the path before Eevee. He slipped on it, sending him tumbling forward.
"Eevee vee!" he cried loudly, the sizzling poison causing it to scream in pain.
"Now Gengar, use Hypnosis!" Morty called out. It's eyes glowed brightly as it tried to put the Normal type to sleep.
"Don't fall for it Eevee! Counter with Hypnosis!" Cynthia cried. Eevee nodded, using the hypnotizing Psychic type move. Both waves canceled each other out, neither pokemon falling asleep.
"I've gotta say, this is the first time I've battled an Eevee and it actually did damage to Gengar. You did your research didn't you?" Morty asked.
"Well, it was sort of easy to come up with a plan of attack. I asked a friend of mine to borrow the Pixie Scarf, everything else just clicked into place. But it's time for us to finish this battle once and for all, Eevee use Shadow Ball, make it as big as you can!"
"Vee!" the silver fox cried, forming the ball in his mouth. It started growing in size, doubling in size in only a few seconds. Morty remained calm, giving Gengar a nod.
"Use Sludge Wave to finish it off."
"Gen!"
"Just a little more Eevee, I know you can do it!" the blonde said, her hands balled tightly. Eevee continued charging the attack, the ball being three times bigger than normal. It was glowing slightly in the center, a dark shadowy mist beginning to come from it. It was clear that it was getting to the breaking point, if it burst it would be all over. Gengar launched its Sludge Wave, the stream of poison flying straight at the fox.
"We've got this in the bag!"
"Not so fast, dodge it Eevee! Then I want you to eat that Shadow Ball!" the blonde cried, taking the gym leader by surprise. Eevee quickly jumped back, avoiding the Sludge Wave entirely. As he landed on the ground, Eevee started eating the Shadow Ball, sucking the shadowy energy into his mouth. His silver fur started glowing violet, the energy being expelled slowly through his skin.
"What is this? This is something we've never seen before!"
"I like keeping people on my toes, it just so happens that I watched some reruns of the Sinnoh League not that long ago. I picked this up from a trainer that was from Kanto. Okay Eevee, finish this battle off with Shadow Attack!"
"Eevee!" the silver fox cried, launching itself forward with great speed.
Rather than white, the Quick Attack was glowing violet. Shadowy energy swirled around it, dark tendrils flowing behind Eevee as he ran. He leaped forward, barreling its body into Gengar. It let out a scream of pain, the attack exploded on contact, sending the Ghost type flying back. Gengar tried to stand, but was unable to...it's legs gave out and it fell to the ground in defeat.
"Nice Job, Eevee! You did great, I'm so proud of you!" Cynthia cried, catching her Pokemon as it jumped into her arms. She hugged him tightly, his cries slightly muffled by her arms.
"Great Job Gengar, you were awesome out there." Morty said, returning his fallen partner into its Pokeball. He looked back at Cynthia, an impressed look on his face.
"I've gotta hand it to ya, that was a great match. That Eevee is well trained, I'm surprised it hasn't evolved yet."
"Eevee doesn't want to evolve yet. I've asked it what it wants to evolve into, and he wants to be a Glaceon. But we don't have any Icy Rocks to use, so he's staying as an Eevee for now. I've even given him an Everstone so he doesn't accidentally evolve." she said, showing Morty the small round stone attached to the Pixie Scarf.
"It is a shame that there aren't any Icy Rocks in Johto. But I do know someone who could help you out. One of the Kimono Girls has a Glaceon, I'm sure she might be able to tell you where you can find a piece of an Icy Rock."
"For real? You hear that Eevee? It won't be long until you're an Ice type! I'm so hyped, it's gonna be a momentous occasion. But for now it's time to rest, leave the rest of this battle to me and Gabite." she said. Eevee nodded, yawning as he was returned to his Pokeball. She grabbed a hold of Gabite's Pokeball, balancing it on her fingertip.
"So, what Pokemon are you sending out this time?" she asked.
"You'll see...I told you before, I was coming at you with my strongest. So here it is, Chandelure I choose you!" Morty cried, throwing his ball into the field. From it came out a large pokemon, which was black in color, and had several coiled appendages, each topped with a blue flame. It had a face on the front of its body, behind it was a burning blue flame, which burst from the top of its head. Cynthia grabbed a hold of her Pokedex again, holding it up to the new pokemon.
"Chandelure, the Lure Pokemon and the final evolution of Litwick. These Pokemon's flames will burn a persons soul entirely, leaving only the body behind. Those spirits that get burned up, are left trapped in this world, losing their way as they wonder around for all of eternity."
"Damn, that's some scary stuff. I wouldn't want to mess with one of those." Cynthia said, feeling slightly perturbed. Morty chuckled, shaking his head.
"I assure you, Chandelure here doesn't hurt my challengers. They only steal the souls of the wicked, those that truly deserve an eternity of suffering for their sins. However that is not what we are here to discuss, we're here to battle aren't we?"
"Yes we are, and we're going to defeat you and your spoopy chandelier! Gabite, Battle Dance!" Cynthia cried, sending her starter into the field. Gabite gave a roar of greeting, striking its claws together before facing its opponent.
"A Dragon/Ground type...not a bad choice. But we're not going to lose to you little miss. First move is yours again."
"Thank Morty, we'll take advantage of it and facilitate our win. Gabite, Sandstorm!" she cried. Gabite let out a roar, a swirling beam of sand burst from his mouth, striking the ceiling before it picked up, covering the entire field in a thick blanket of sand. Morty grit his teeth, but kept on his calm facade.
"Chandelure, use Dark Pulse!"
"Chan!" the Lure Pokemon cried, turning its body vertically. It started spinning rapidly, sending a crossing beam of dark energy at Gabite, who easily dodged it.
"Gabite's special ability is Sand Veil. If he's in a Sandstorm, attacks become harder to land. It's the perfect field for us! Now buddy, go in for a Dragon Claw!"
"Gab!" the Cave Pokemon cried, jumping right at Chandelure. It slashed its body with glowing green claws, trails of energy appeared on the fire type bursting a second later. Gabite landed on the ground with ease, a smirk on its face.
"Chandelure are you alright?"
"Chan!" the pokemon replied, glaring angrily at its opponent. Morty smirked, a smile working its way onto his face.
"Go for it then, use Will-o-Wisp!" he cried. Chandelure swiftly moved forward, glowing balls of blue fire appearing around it. Its eyes glowed as it sent them outward, each ball spinning rapidly around Gabite. Before he could react they all joined together, before exploding in his face. He let out a cry, swirling flames dancing across his skin.
"Oh no! Will-o-Wisp burns the target pokemon! Gabite you gotta get outta there! Stop, drop and roll!"
"That isn't gonna work I'm afraid! Use Heatwave!" Morty called out. Chandelure started spinning around rapidly, the sand around it grew weaker as the flames built up. With a cry, it sent the blistering wave of embers forward, sending Gabite flying back. He slammed hard into the ground, howling in pain from his burn.
"Gabite." Cynthia muttered, holding back tears. She hated to see her partner in pain, but she knew she had to win. She nodded to herself, giving her Pokemon a confident look.
"We've come this far buddy, we can't give up yet! So let's go for it, use Dragon Rage!"
"Gabite!" he roared, sending a glowing beam of dragon fire at Chandelure. The attack was a direct hit, swirling around the Lure Pokemon shortly before it exploded, sending it flying back.
"Not bad, but we aren't giving up! Chandelure, Dark Pulse!"
"Go Gabite, while the Sandstorm is still up! Use Dragon Claw!" Cynthia countered, watching her friend race into the field once more. It jumped high into the air, claws glowing as it flew down at Chandelure. The Lure Pokemon fired its dark pulse at Gabite, who ended up taking the attack on his leg. He gave out a cry, jumping forward again before delivering two fierce slashes to Chandelure. It fell to a knee, clutching its leg in pain.
"Gabite, are you alright? Can you stand?" Cynthia asked, worried for her friend. Gabite let out a cry of pain, but managed to stand up anyway, the Sandstorm finally died down, returning the field to normal.
"You know, it's been awhile since I've had such a challenging battle. I'm almost ashamed this isn't an official league match."
"Hehe, get real...I would have already defeated three of your pokemon by now." the blonde Sinnoh trainer boasted, causing Morty to laugh.
"Don't underestimate us yet Cindy, we still got a lot of power inside us." he said.
"If you say so, go for it Gabite! Use Dragon Rage again!"
"Gaaaa!" Gabite cried, opening its maw for the attack. His body swirled with flames, causing it to fall down again. Morty seized his chance, snapping his fingers loudly.
"Go Chandelure, use Hex!" he cried.
"No, Gabite get outta there right now!" Cynthia cried, her eyes wide in shock at the sound of the attack. The flames coming from Chandelure grew in size, glowing an ominous violet as they slowly traveled toward Gabite. It managed to stand up, just as the flames wrapped around his body. He let out a scream of pain, unable to move from the sheer intensity of it. It was something he had never faced before, he couldn't move, he could barely even think. Every single nerve ending was literally on fire.
"Gabite hang in there, you gotta attack it. Dragon Rage, I know you can do it!" Cynthia cried, wiping the tears away from her eyes. Gabite let out a growl as it formed the dragon rage in its mouth. It it roared a mighty roar, the Dragon Rage hitting Chandelure dead on, causing the Hex to finally stop. Gabite dropped to a knee, his body covered in burns.
"Nice shot, but I'm not sure your Gabite can take much more. This match will be over soon, if we tie then we'll have to hold a tie breaker." Morty said firmly.
"We aren't going to tie Morty! We still have fight left in us, I know you can do it Gabite! Show them your true power!"
"Gaaaabite!" he cried loudly, as his body was over taken by a bright glow. It started growing larger, its tail became broader and bigger, two fins sprouting from the ends. Its arms grew longer, two fins growing downward from its wrists, the dorsal fin on its back grew as well, becoming twice as long as before. He let out a roar dispelling the energy, finally back on his two feet.
"Garchomp!"
"It evolved?" Morty cried, not having expected that outcome. Cynthia could only smile as she held her Pokedex up to her partner.
"Garchomp, the Land Shark Pokemon and the final evolution of Gible. Garchomp are formidable Pokemon, never letting go of its prey. By folding its body down, it can fly at speeds equal to fighter jets. This Pokemon has shown the potential to Mega Evolve when the correct stones are brought together."
"I can't believe it, you grew up so fast! It feels like just yesterday you were a little Gible, and now look at you. You even got some new attacks!" Cynthia cried cheerfully, trying not to turn into a blubbering mess.
"Gar Gar." Garchomp cried, cheeks flushing slightly in embarrassment.
"Let's not let this deter us from battling. We're almost at the tipping point, we're gonna win this match easily!"
"Hah! I doubt it, not while Garchomp is still around! Alright buddy, let's show him our new power. Use Dragon Rush!" Cynthia cried. Garchomp folded its body, flying forward as fast as it could. It's body glowed a brilliant green, draconic energy swirling around it. It slammed into Chandelure, sending it flying back.
"Gah...quickly Chandelure, use Heatwave!"
"Jump above it and hit it with your tail!" the blonde trainer said, causing Garchomp to jump into the air. It easily flipped around, slamming Chandelure into the ground with its tail, causing the field to shake a bit. Garchomp landed a few feet in front of his trainer a smirk on his face. She tapped her Z-Crystal, the bright glow swirling around her hand.
"Now, time to show them our Z-Power!" she said, holding her arms above her head, bringing them down and crossing them over. Morty watched on, confused by the strange actions he was seeing.
"What...what is this? It doesn't matter, Chandelure you can't give up! Use Heatwave, finish them off!"
"Chandelure!" the Lure Pokemon cried, floating back into the air, its flames glowing brilliantly as it charged the attack. Cynthia meanwhile finished her pose, the energy flowing from her crystal into Garchomp, who felt the power coursing through his body.
"Now Garchomp do it! Devastating Drake!" she cried.
Garchomp let out a roar, the energy pooling into the center of his body. It fired off the attack which flew forward with great speed, taking the form of a dragon. It let out a whistling roar, flying above Chandelure before coming at it with a dive bomb. The attack connected, a swirling violet explosion rocking the entire field. Morty let out a cry of shock, covering his eyes from the brightness of the attack. Cynthia merely smirked, having placed a pair of sunglasses on her face. Garchomp let out a small breath, a bit of smoke trailing from his mouth as the last of the attack subsided. In the center of the field lied Chandelure, completely defeated.
"Yes! We did it! We did it Garchomp, and it was all thanks to you and Eevee! I'm so happy for you, you're finally a grown up Garchomp, but you'll always be my little Gible!" Cynthia cried, hugging the dragon type tightly. Garchomp flushed slightly, hugging his trainer back. Morty shook his head, praising his pokemon for a well fought battle before returning it to its Pokeball. He walked toward Cynthia a look of admiration on his face.
"I have got to hand it to ya, you know how to make a show. Coming in here with an Eevee, your Gabite evolving into Garchomp and that power. What even is it? I've never seen something like that before."
"It's called Z-Power. In the Alola Region, Pokemon trainers go on something called the Island Challenge. Those bestowed a Z-Ring take trials to earn Z-Crystals, imbued with power by the Tapus. There are eighteen different crystals, along with crystals for specific pokemon. Our bond is what turns it into power, without it we wouldn't have won." Cynthia said, earning a laugh from Morty.
"I think you still would have, somehow. Regardless, you have won the right to visit the Bell Tower. By presenting this Fog Badge at the gates, you and your friends will be able to visit it." he said, handing the girl the badge, which was in the likeness of a ghost, with two beady yellow eyes.
"Alright, we got the Fog Badge! This is so cool, my first badge ever! I can't wait to start collecting these for real! Thank you so much Morty!"
"You're welcome, when you return I expect you to be registered for the league. I'd like to see how powerful you two get, so until then enjoy your time here. I'm sure you'll find the Bell Tower quite interesting, and very beautiful as well." he said, earning a nod from the girl.
"Thanks again for the battle, I'll never forget it." she said, turning to leave the Gym with Garchomp by her side.
"I've gotta admit, that girl is mighty strong. She bested two of my Pokemon with a Pokemon that doesn't even affect ghosts, and an unknown power. She does look familiar though...what an interesting young girl." the gym leader mused, glancing at the cracked walls and broken battlefield. He'd have to get in contact with the repair company to get it fixed again.
xxx
"So you ran outta there cause he trains ghost types?" Jack asked, causing Hau to shake his head. He, along with Lillie and Valerie had met up at a local cafe, near the Pokemon Center, and had been relaxing after a day of practicing and exploring.
"No, it isn't that he trains ghost types. It's the Lampent, I didn't want have my soul taken from me!" he said.
"You do know Lampent don't steal the souls of the living right?" Valerie said, an amused look on her face. The boy huffed, looking away from his friends.
"I don't care, Lampent are not my favorite kind of Pokemon. Besides, Cindy will be just fine."
"You sure? Ghost type Pokemon are quite tough to defeat." Lillie said. Valerie set her tea cup down, giving them a knowing smirk.
"I wouldn't say so. Cynthia went there with a plan in mind, in fact she only took two of her Pokemon. Her Eevee and her Gabite, I'm certain she defeated Morty with ease."
"Uh...Val, you do know Eevee isn't able to attack Ghost types right? The only move it can learn to counter them is Shadow Ball, and it isn't even a STAB move." Jack said.
"Yes, that is normally true. But when given the correct item, you'd be quite surprised."
"Now that you mention it, she did ask you for that pretty pink scarf earlier today. What does it do exactly?" Hau asked.
"That was a Pixie Scarf, it's a Pokemon Held Item that turns Normal type attacks into Fairy type attacks. Essentially, it's a Silk Scarf that's been infused with a Fairy Gem. It helps young Fairy types with their moves, since most of them were previously classified under the Normal type. It's a rather niche item, not many possess them yet."
"I get it, by giving it to her Eevee, she essentially turned it into a Fairy type. A Pokemon like Gengar or Haunter wouldn't be able to land Ghost moves on it, making it that much harder to battle. It would have to rely on its poison typing...she's really smart." Hau said.
"Pfft, of course Cynthia is smart. She studies that Pokedex of hers into the late hours of the night, she's quite the formidable trainer."
"Aw, I'm so glad you think so Jacky! I'm glad to know that one of my best friends thinks I'm an awesome trainer." the aforementioned girl said, startling Jack and Hau who weren't expecting her to be behind them.
"Whoa Cynthia, hey!" Jack cried, turning to face the girl. He noticed the badge pinned to her dress, her smile as wide as the Cheshire Cat's.
"Hi to you too! Guess what, I won the Fog Badge. But that's not important, something awesome happened during my battle against Morty."
"Something better than winning the Fog Badge?" Valerie asked curiously, brow quirked in curiosity. She nodded, reaching into her bag.
"Feast your eyes on the magnificent beast and top dragon of the Sinnoh Region! The mighty, powerful and really sweet, Garchomp!" she cried, releasing her partner from his Pokeball. Garchomp let out a roar, causing Lillie to scream from how loud it was.
"No way! Gabite evolved and I wasn't there to film it? Aw that is so unfair!" Jack cried in annoyance, already snapping pictures of the dragon type.
"I must say, this is quite the turn out. I had predicted something like this would happen, but I didn't think it would be true." Valerie said, glancing at the dragon type with a curious gaze.
"This awesome buddy of mine managed to beat Morty's Chandelure with ease. Now we're all able to travel to the Bell Tower whenever we want. But I'm sure Jacky here wants to go the traditional route huh?" the blonde asked, earning a nod from the boy.
"I'm from Ecruteak City. I would rather take on the right of passage instead of battling the Gym leader. It would be too easy, I want it to be meaningful you know?"
"If that's the case then prepare your butt. Morty told me that in order to get the Rainbow Heart, the Crest of Ho-oh you'll have to defeat the Kimono Sisters. They'll either face you one-on-one until you defeat them all or one will challenge you to a full six on six. Oh and they use Eeveelutions in battle." Cynthia said. Jack turned to Valerie, who had just finished the last of her tea.
"Is this true Val, do I have to face your sisters in a full battle like that?"
"Yes, that's just about right. If you get lucky, you'll face them all one at a time in a row until they're all defeated. If not then you'll have to battle Seven Pokemon in a full battle."
"Seven? I thought there were only six Pokemon to battle." Lillie said, causing Valerie to stand up from her seat.
"Normally there are, but not this time. Jack, if you decide to take this right of passage, you will be facing several Pokemon. Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Glaceon, Leafeon and finally Sylveon."
"Sylveon? But wait...last time I checked none of them owned a Sylveon." Jack said, earning a giggle from the Fairy trainer.
"Have you forgotten already? I'm the youngest among the Kimono Sisters, as part of your right of passage you'll have to defeat me as well. In fact, since I am the only Gym Leader among them, it is likely that I will be the one facing you in battle."
"Seven-on-Seven...I thought you could only use Six in battle not Seven?" Hau said, looking confused.
"Yeah, and there are eight evolutions for Eevee too. That's way over the limit." Cynthia added, causing Lillie to speak up.
"Don't forget, the League is implementing a new set of guidelines. Pokemon Trainers who are on the Island Challenge or have Eight Badges are allowed an extra Pokemon. That means places like these that hold traditional rituals can call for a Seven on Seven battle if they deem it fit. This might be the most challenging battle Jack has ever faced." Lillie said, a worried tone on her voice. Jack took a deep breath, shaking his head.
"I'll do just fine. If there's a group of Pokemon I know more about, it's the Eeveelutions. I haven't gotten a picture of every single one of them, but I happen to know quite a lot. Including their types and weaknesses. So Valerie, if you're the one I end up battling, don't hold anything back!" he said, pointing his finger at the woman. She smiled, giving him a nod.
"I won't, I'll speak with my sisters and see what they say. How about I meet you all at the Pokemon Center tomorrow morning? The faster you win the faster you get to explore the tower."
"That sounds wonderful! Me and Lillie trained hard for our contest today, we're gonna give it our all in this battle too! Count on it!" Jack said happily. He looked toward the Bell Tower, a hopeful look on his face. He wanted to take pictures of Ecruteak from the top floor of that tower. Perhaps he would get lucky and see Ho-oh up there as well, he could only hope.
Current Pokemon:
Jack: (On Hand) (Limit: 7 Pokemon)
Fay (Gardevoir) Female: Held Item: Gardevoirite: Known Moves: Moonblast, Psycho-Cut, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball
Artemis (Primarina) Female: Known Moves: Sparkling Aria, Acrobatics, Bubblebeam, Aqua Jet
Melody (Meloetta)Female: Known Moves: Unknown
Star (Steenee) Female: Known Moves: Payback, Fairy Wind, Solar Beam, Magical Leaf
Ruffy (Dusk Lycanroc) Male: Known Moves: Rock Throw, Stone Edge, Accelerock, Iron Tail
Crystal (Alolan Ninetails) Female: Known Moves: Aurora Veil, Ice Beam, Zen Headbutt, Moonblast
Luna(Espurr)Female: Known Movies: Psychic, Leer, Light Screen, Shadow Ball
(At Home)
Doku: (Marenie)Female: Known Moves: Poison Jab, Water Pulse, Toxic, Sludge Bomb
Murkrow: Male: Known Moves: Peck, Astonish, Haze Assurance
(Z-Cystals)
Z-Move: Breakneck Blitz: Normalium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Gigavolt Havoc: Electrium Z (Status:Unused)
Z-Move: All Out Pummeling: Fightinium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Supersonic Skystrike: Flyinium Z(Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Hydro Vortex: Waterium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Splintered Stormshards: Lycanium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Inferno Overdrive: Firium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Bloom Doom: Grassium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Continental Crush: Rockium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Guardian of Alola: Tapunium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Oceanic Operetta: Primarium-Z(Status: In Use)
Cynthia: (On Hand)(Limit: 7 Pokemon)
Garchomp: (No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Dragon Rush, Sandstorm, Dragon Claw, Dig
Gastrodon (West Sea)(No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Mud Bomb, Water Pulse, Muddy Water, Earthquake
Eevee (No Nickname)(Shiny)Male, Known Moves: Swift, Dig, Mimic, Shadow Ball
Comfey (No Nickname)Female: Known Moves: Draining Kiss, Magical Leaf, Synthesis, Flower Shield
Shuppet (No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Night Shade, Shadow Ball, Lick, Shadow Sneak
(At the Lab)
Heracross (No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Megahorn, Horn Attack, Close Combat, Aerial Ace.
(Z-Crystals)
Z-Move: Devastating Drake: Dragonium Z (Status: In Use)
Z-Move: Bloom Doom: Grassium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Giga Volt Havoc: Electrium-Z (Status: In Use)
Lillie: (On Hand)(Limit: 6 Pokemon)
Nebby (Cosmog)Genderless(Prefers Female Pronouns)Known Moves: Splash
Snowball: (Alolan Vulpix)Female: Known Moves: Roar, Icy Wind, Confuse Ray, Ice Shard
Robin: (Fletchling)Male: Known Moves: Flame Charge, Tackle, Wing Attack, Peck
Wilbur: (Wimpod) Male: Known Moves: Struggle Bug, Spikes, Metal Claw
Chika: (Chikorita)Female: Known Moves: Vine Whip, Razor Leaf, Tackle
Hau: (On Hand)(Limit: 7 Pokemon)
Pikachu: (No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Sweet Kiss
Incineroar: (No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Darkest Lariat, Flamethrower, Shadow Claw, Acrobatics
Leafeon: (No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Magical Leaf, Energy Ball, Swift Quick Attack
Crabrawler: (No Nickname)Male: Known Moves: Power-Up Punch, Crab Hammer
(Z-Crystals)
Z-Move: Breakneck Blitz: Normalium Z (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Hydro Vortex: Waterium Z: (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Inferno Overdrive: Firium Z: (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Bloom Doom: Grassium-Z: (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Continental Crush: Rockium Z: (Status: Unused)
Z-Move: Malicious Moonsault: Incindium-Z: (Status: In Use)
Z-Move: Sinister Arrow Raid: Decidium-Z: (Status: Unused)