Hey what's up everyone? I've been preoccupied with Pokemon Y for the past few days (I've already gotten 23 hours…), so that's why I haven't updated yet, because this chapter could've been finished about five days ago. Now, let's get this chapter under way!

Owen's team

Infernape, (m), level 43, Flame Wheel, Mach Punch, Flamethrower, Close Combat

Gallade, (m), level 37, Psycho Cut, Brick Break, Poison Jab, Detect

Floatzel, (m), level 36, Aqua Jet, Razor Wind, Crunch, Water Gun

Electivire, (m), level 50, Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, Brick Break, Protect

Lopunny, (f) level 34, Pound, Endure, Ice Beam, Bounce

Stunky, (f), level 30, Scratch, Screech, Slash, Toxic

With Professor. Oak

Bronzor, (m), level 38, Extrasensory, Psychic, Gyro Ball, Amnesia

Torterra, (f) level 40, Earthquake, Leaf Storm, Razor Leaf, Energy Ball

Staraptor, (f), level 36, Brave Bird, Facade, Aerial Ace, Close Combat

Garchomp, (m), level 48, Dragon Rage, Dragon Claw, Dig, Giga Impact


The large cloud of smoke quickly faded away, and Owen eyed his two opponents. An enraged Gyarados, and an equally bitter Houndoom.

"Wait a second… how many Pokemon are we using?" Pon asked, shattering the serious mood.

"One," Cyrus spat in disgust. Pon nodded and then cleared his throat before shouting out a command to his Gyarados.

"Gyarados, use Hydro Pump on Houndoom!" With that, Gyarados fired a powerful boast of water towards the odd looking Houndoom.

"Houndoom, dodge it and use Snarl!" Houndoom easily avoided the attack, and then let out a threatening snarling sound. Two rays of black energy zipped towards Lopunny and Gyarados, and both Pokemon were knocked back by the attack.

"Lopunny, use Bounce on Houndoom!" Owen shouted. Lopunny nodded and sprung high into the air using her ears.

"Gyarados, use Twister to stop Lopunny!" Before Lopunny could slam into Houndoom, a powerful gust of wind launched Lopunny backwards and towards Cyrus.

"Houndoom, use Fire Fang on Lopunny!"

"Lopunny!"

•••

Janine and Cynthia continued running towards the Pokemon center as dozens of explosions occurred throughout the city. Leaving Owen behind wasn't easy, especially because Cyrus managed to defeat Cynthia, but because there was so much uncertainty within Clestic town.

"I should've stayed behind with him," Janine muttered with Prinplup by her side. The water type starter nodded in agreement, and he began to turn around to see if there were any explosions from Owen's battle.

"Don't worry about that, he'll be fine. Right now we have to focus on protecting the rest of the town," Cynthia ordered.

"You're right. Let's go find Talon and Pe-"

BOOOOOM!

A large explosion appeared in the distance, presumably from the ongoing battle between Owen, Pon, and Cyrus, causing Prinplup to sprint towards the gigantic cloud of smoke.

•••

"Lopunny, are you okay?" Owen asked as his Pokemon was hurled back towards him. Lopunny slowly stood up and nodded, shaking off any bit of damage she had taken.

"Im surprised your Lopunny managed to dodge that Fire Fang attack," Cyrus complimented. "Houndoom, Flamethrower!"

"Gyarados, use Hydro Pump in front of Lopunny!" Pon yelled. Just before the Flamethrower attack could reach Lopunny, a wall of water exploded right in front of the fire type attack, and the Flamethrower was doused.

"Thanks," Owen said to Pon. The Team Rocket member nodded, and Owen began commanding Lopunny once again.

"Lopunny, use Ice Beam around Houndoom!" Once Lopunny finished the attack, a thin sheet of ice surrounded Houndoom, essentially making the fire hound immobile. "Now, use Pound!" Lopunny then ran towards Houndoom, and began skating on the ice. Then, she punched the dog with her gigantic ears.

"Gyarados, use Hydro Pump on Houndoom!"

"Houndoom, dodge it!" Houndoom hopped away from the super effective attack, and then looked back at Cyrus. "Now, Mega Evolve!"

Suddenly, Cyrus threw his right hand in the air, and a small bracelet around his wrist began to glow. All of a sudden, Houndoom began to howl as it was shrouded in a gold light.

When the light faded, Houndoom's legs were covered in flames, and there were several bones protruding from its back. Also, there was a mask made of bones that was in the shape of a skull around Houndoom's head. Suddenly, the four legged Pokemon became bipedal, and it grew three claws of fire on its two hands.

"What the hell is that?" Pon cursed.

"This, gentlemen, is Mega Houndoom. It's an experiment we've been working on for some time now… being able to Mega Evolve every single Pokemon. Very few are able to, so we decided to change that."

"You're crazy!" Owen shouted at the leader of Team Galactic.

"Maybe so… but you won't have to deal with it much longer. Houndoom, use Inferno!" The now bipedal Pokemon hopped in the air and began to turn bright red. It then unleashed a wave of flames towards both Lopunny and Gyarados, and both Pokemon were sent flying back with severe damage being dealt.

"Lopunny!"

"Gyarados!"

Both Owen and Pon ran towards their downed Pokemon before being met by Mega Houndoom and Cyrus. The uber-Pokemon stood over the two trainers, and began to howl.

"Wrap this up with Flamethrower!"

"Ape!" Before Houndoom could attack Owen, Pon, and their two Pokemon, Infernape punched the Mega Evolved Pokemon. Houndoom skidded across the ground before glaring at Infernape, who glared at the opposing fire type.

"Infernape, do you want to battle?"

The fire and fighting type looked back at Owen and nodded, prompting his trainer to stand up as he withdrew Lopunny back to her Pokeball.

"Alright. Let's do this! Infernape, use Flamethrower!"

"Houndoom, you use Flamethrower too!"

•••

"Slaking, use Focus Blast!" The powerful attack was flung towards a group of Team Galactic members, and they were sent flying through the air upon contact with the fighting type attack.

"Nice one!" Penny complimented as she looked over at Talon. The eccentric teen grinned before withdrawing his Slaking.

"Thank you all for your help. I don't know how long it would've taken me to get rid of all these Galactic members," Cynthia told the group of teens.

"No problem, we're glad to help. Right, Prinplup?" Janine asked. There was no response from the aforementioned Pokemon. "Prinplup? Where are you?"

Suddenly, a pillar of fire shot straight up in the air, illuminating the dark sky.

"Wait a sec. Prinplup ran off at the first explosion, right?" Janine asked Cynthia.

"Yes. Then that must mean that Prinplup is with Owen!"

•••

"Infernape, use Close Combat!" Infernape sprinted towards Houndoom and began to punch and kick at the fire and dark type, but he missed every time.

"Houndoom, use Dynamic Punch!" As Infernape tried to punch Houndoom, his arms were smacked to the side, and Houndoom punched him right in the stomach. Infernape was thrown back on impact, and smacked against the ground.

"Infernape!" Owen cried as he ran to his starter's side. "Are you okay?"

"Flamethrower!" Owen looked back up and was met by a wave of fire. It exploded against the ground right in front of him, and he was blown back by the explosion.

"Prin!" All of a sudden, a wave of water crashed into Houndoom and sent it skidding bad towards Cyrus. As Owen looked up, Prinplup was helping Infernape to his feet. Cyrus sighed and then looked at his Houndoom, who appeared to be exhausted.

"You know, I'd love to finish your journey right here, but all of my Pokemon are gassed. Until we meet again!" With that, Cyrus through down a small ball, and a cloud of smoke appeared. When it faded, he was gone.

"Me too. I know we'll meet again, Owen. But remember, Team Rocket will destroy you. Not Team Galactic." Pon did the same thing, and disappeared in a matter of seconds.

"Thanks Prinplup," Owen told the water type. Prinplup nodded and patted Infernape on the back. "I guess we're heading to Snowpoint city, where my seventh gym badge is!" Owen roared.

With that, he, Prinplup, and Infernape all began to walk back towards the Pokemon center.


So I know the ending to this chapter was pretty bad, but hey, at least we got to see Cyrus's monster Mega Evolution thingy. So, next chapter will be the group arriving in Snowpoint city, (I know, that's a pretty long skip) where Owen will be preparing for his battle with Candice. Till next time, peace out.