Well hello, everyone! The next couple of chapters are going to be the Canalave city tournament, so not much else will be going on. Anyways, Owen will be beginning to use Electabuzz much more, (starting this chapter) and there are a few evolutions set to take place in the near distant future.

Owen's team

Infernape, (m), level 39, Flame Wheel, Mach Punch, Flamethrower, Close Combat

Staravia, (f), level 30, Tackle, Facade, Aerial Ace, Wing Attack

Floatzel, (m), level 33, Aqua Jet, Razor Wind, Crunch, Water Gun

Stunky, (f), level 28, Scratch, Screech, Slash, Toxic

Gallade, (m), level 33, Psycho Cut, Brick Break, Poison Jab, Detect

Electabuzz, (m), level 44, Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, Brick Break, Protect

With Professor. Oak

Torterra, (f) level 35, Tackle, Leaf Storm, Razor Leaf, Mega Drain

Gabite, (m), level 31, Dragon Rage, Dragon Claw, Slash, Take Down

Lopunny, (f) level 32, Pound, Endure, Ice Beam, Bounce

The tournament would take place on Iron Island, where steel types roamed freely. The ferry took everyone to the battlegrounds that were supposedly made entirely out of steel.

"This tournament seems pretty intense," Talon whispered quietly to Owen and Penny. The group of three sat in the back of the boat, and they were just a few minutes away from Iron Island.

"Definitely. I'm not sure if anyone is going to show up though," Penny replied rather loudly. One specific trainer looked over and snickered at Penny, Talon, and Owen for some odd reason before someone walked over to them.

"Kane! I haven't seen you in a while," Owen exclaimed as he stood up to greet his rival. The other boy laughed quietly before taking a seat next to Owen.

"Yeah. I've been training pretty hard for my battle with Byron. What have you been up to?" Kane quizzed.

"I'm challenging Byron too! Anyways, we've ran into this weird group called Team Galactic. Have you heard of them?" Owen questioned. Kane seemed to tense up slightly, which Talon took notice of.

"Yeah. They took my family." Owen flinched so hard that he almost fell off of the boat, but managed to hold on to the bench he was sitting on.

"Sorry." Kane nodded, and the boat stopped shortly afterwards. Before any of the trainers could get off, a man with a megaphone stood atop the boat and asked for everyone's attention.

"Trainers, the stadium is at the top of the island. We are hoping that no Pokemon will interfere with the tournament, but I can not guarantee it. Be on your guard at all times, even if you are in the hotel. Thank you." Once the man stepped down, everyone hopped off of the boat and began to climb the stairs wrapping around the massive cliffs on the island.

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"Welcome to the second annual Iron Island tournament! My name is Rick, and I'll he your host for the tournament! Along side me is Canalave city gym leader, Byron!" Owen, Talon, and Penny looked at the large crowd of at least a thousand people. The stadium was constructed like a colosseum, and the battlefield was made of steel.

"I'm expecting this to be a great tournament, Rick!" Byron's voice boomed. Owen spotted the muscular man with purple hair, and pictured him handing over the sixth gym badge Owen wanted.

"That's right! There are sixteen competitors involved in this tournament, but only one shall be crowned the winner! The competition will start tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock! Thank you, and have a great day!"

"Well that was a waste," Talon announced as the crowd dispersed. All of the trainers began to leave, and the group of three followed.

"At least we have some time to ourselves," Penny countered while cracking her back. "I can't wait to go to the spa!"

"Well, I'm going to go looking around and see if there is a place to train," Owen finished. The group then split up with Talon and Penny going back to the hotel while Owen and Infernape looked around the large island.

There were a bunch of Staravia and Skarmory flying above, while a group of Mawile and Lairon ran around the ground. Infernape's eyes flashed with delight at the sight of all the steel types, but Owen kept him from attacking.

"Infernape, we're just looking for a place to train. Not to fight innocent Pokemon," Owen scolded. The fire monkey crossed his arms and pouted like a child much to Owen's amusement.

"Staravia, come on out!" The flying and normal type appeared in the sky while chirping happily. "Staravia, could you check for a place to train?"

Nodding, the bird Pokemon zipped through the air in search for an area where her trainer could train without disturbance.

After a few minutes of searching, Staravia came back and guided Owen and Infernape to a flat area that had mounds of rocks that could be used for target practice.

"Great job, Staravia. Now let's work on your Aerial Ace!" Staravia nodded, and performed the attack on Infernape, who would try to counter it.

"Staravia!" the bird Pokemon cried as she bolted towards Infernape. The fire and fighting type quickly stuck his palm out, and completely negated Staravia's attack. The flying type flew back in the air, and attempted to strike Infernape again.

This time, Infernape grabbed Staravia, and stopped the attack, much to the bird's frustration.

"Staravia, try spinning when you use the attack," Owen suggested. Listening to the tip, Staravia cut through the air at a breakneck pace. This time, Infernape was pushed backwards despite trying to block Staravia.

Suddenly, an explosion occurred in the distance. Instinctively, Owen ran towards the smoke along with Infernape and Staravia. Climbing up a massive pile of rocks that looked to be part of the explosion, Owen spotted a trainer and his Pokemon surrounding a small turquoise Pokemon.

"Infernape, use Flamethrower to draw their attention!" Owen commanded. Shooting a burst of flames at the six Pokemon, the trainer looked up and spotted Owen. The teen and his Pokemon slid down the rocks and began walking towards the trainer.

"What do you think you're doing?" the trainer asked hostilely. Owen shook his head at the stupidity behind the question.

"I'm seeing what the explosion was about. What are you doing?" Snickering, the trainer turned away from Owen, which is when the latter realized that this was the same trainer from the boat that snickered at him and his friends.

"Ursaring, take care of this trainer with a Focus Blast!" the trainer ordered.

"Electabuzz, come on out and use Protect!" Electabuzz appeared behind Owen, and set up a force field that protected them from every direction. The electric type grinned upon seeing all six Pokemon surrounding the barrier, and he began to charge an immense amount of electricity.

"I challenge you to a one vs one battle! That Electabuzz vs my Ursaring!" the trainer demanded. Owen shrugged, but Staravia began to chirp wildly. Looking at the Pokemon, Owen grinned and looked back at the trainer.

"How about a double battle? My Staravia and Electabuzz against any two of your Pokemon," Owen countered.

"Deal. Ursaring and Honchkrow, you two battle!" Electabuzz cracked his knuckles and let the force field down before stepping forwards with Staravia.

"Staravia, use Aerial Ace on Ursaring, and Electabuzz, use Thunderbolt on the ground!" Owen dictated. As Staravia sped towards Ursaring, Electabuzz's Thunderbolt cracked the ground, and rocks began to fly upwards.

"Ursaring, use Focus Blast on Staravia, and Honchkrow, use Dark Pulse on Staravia!" Staravia crashed right into the powerful fighting type attack, and then she was blown back by Honchkrow's Dark Pulse attack.

"Electabuzz, use Brick Break on Ursaring, and Thunderbolt on Honchkrow!" Electabuzz darted towards the large bipedal bear while firing a zigzagging Bolt of electricity at Honchkrow. The dark and flying type was zapped and fell from the sky while Electabuzz and Ursaring exchanged in hand to hand combat.

"Ursaring, hit Staravia with Hyper Beam!" Ursaring hurled Electabuzz to the side, and unleashed a powerful orange beam of energy towards Staravia. Before she could dodge the attack, Staravia was engulfed by the energy, and she collapsed in pain.

"Staravia!" Owen cried as he rushed to the bird's side. Staravia slowly pushed herself back up, and she took to the sky. "Awesome job, Staravia. Use a spinning Aerial Ace on Ursaring, and Electabuzz, use Brick Break on Ursaring!"

"Counter with Dynamic Punch, Ursaring!" the foe commanded. Ursaring's fists began to glow red, and they collided with Electabuzz's Brick Break attacks. Then, Staravia slammed into the giant bear Pokemon, and Ursaring was knocked over.

"Electabuzz, finish it up with Thunder Punch!" Electabuzz's fist was suddenly engulfed in electricity, and it connected with Ursaring's face. The normal type was instantly knocked unconscious, and had swirls for eyes.

"Honchkrow, use Sky Attack on Electabuzz!" Honchkrow was suddenly shrouded in white energy, and it zipped towards Electabuzz. Suddenly, Staravia flew towards Honchkrow while being covered in fire. It then turned into blue energy, and she intercepted the powerful flying type.

Honchkrow was blown backwards, and Staravia landed on the ground while blue static surrounded her body which caused her to wince in pain.

"Electabuzz, Thunderbolt!" Electabuzz unleashed a devastating Thunderbolt attack on Honchkrow, and the crow was knocked out immediately. In utter shock, the trainer withdrew his Pokemon and ran away in a flash.

Owen then turned to congratulate his two Pokemon, but there was a strange turquoise object floating around both Electabuzz and Staravia. He quickly took out his Pokedex, and it scanned the object.

"Bronzor, the Bronze Pokemon. Bronzor appear to be light, but weigh over one hundred pounds." Owen laughed quietly at the small Pokemon's immense weight, and lakes towards the floating piece of metal.

"Great job, guys. Both of you deserve a long rest," Owen told the two Pokemon as he withdrew them back to their hi-tech devices.

"Bronz-Bronzor!" Bronzor cheered happily. Owen bowed to the thankful Pokemon, and began to walk back towards the tournament area with Infernape.

"Alright, Infernape. Its time to get back to train-" Suddenly, the two were lifted into the air by a strange source of energy. Bronzor then flew up to them, and its eyes we're glowing a light blue. It then placed them down, and cheered happily for the second time.

"Do you want to join my team, Bronzor?" Owen asked curiously. The steel and psychic type nodded happily, and then threw Owen into the air with its psychic abilities. Before he could hit the ground, Bronzor stopped his fall, and placed Owen down gently.

"OK then. Go, Pokeball!"

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2...

3...

Ping!

Owen gently picked up the Pokeball, but it shrunk in size once he touched it.

"Infernape, let's hurry back to the hotel and start training!"

So there it is! That is Owen's final Pokemon for Sinnoh, and I almost made it a Chingling, but decided against it last second, because he kind of needed a steel type. Anyways, the tournament shall start next chapter, and it'll be a while before Owen challenges Byron. Till next time, peace out.