Yo. Last chapter, Owen managed to earn his seventh gym badge, and his Stunky evolved to defeat Candice's Abomasnow. Just before he could leave, he learned about someone trying to steal Uxie! Will he be able to stop the thief?
Owen's team
Infernape, (m), level 43, Flame Wheel, Mach Punch, Flamethrower, Close Combat
Bronzor, (m), level 38, Extrasensory, Psychic, Gyro Ball, Amnesia
Electivire, (m), level 50, Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch, Brick Break, Protect
Torterra, (f) level 40, Earthquake, Leaf Storm, Razor Leaf, Energy Ball
Garchomp, (m), level 48, Dragon Rage, Dragon Claw, Dig, Giga Impact
Staraptor, (f), level 39, Brave Bird, Facade, Aerial Ace, Close Combat
With Professor. Oak
Gallade, (m), level 43, Psycho Cut, Brick Break, Poison Jab, Detect
Skunktank, (f), level 33, Sludge Bomb, Screech, Slash, Toxic
Floatzel, (m), level 39, Aqua Jet, Razor Wind, Crunch, Water Gun
Lopunny, (f) level 37, Pound, Endure, Ice Beam, Bounce
After switching his Pokemon at the Pokemon center, Owen and co. ran off to Lake Acuity to help Candice stop whoever tried stealing Uxie.
"How much farther ahead is Lake Acuity?" Talon asked from inside all of his jackets.
"We're here," Candice answered back once she stopped in front of a few trees that were in two parallel lines. The group of five trudged through the snow, hoping that they weren't too late. "It should only be another minute," Candice assumed while being pelted by snowflakes.
"Wait. Candice, didn't all of your Pokemon faint?" Penny asked quietly as she began to shiver from the cold winds.
"I don't have time to go heal them up. I need to go help Uxie!" Candice shot back while looking ahead at the clearing of the trees. The group of trainers then ran ahead, but stopped when they heard sounds of voices at the lakefront.
"Yes sir. Uxie is being extracted from its cave, and I have the teleporter to go help the other two," a feminine voice stated.
Infernape stared ahead and then began to growl, recognizing the voice almost instantly. Owen looked over at his starter before looking at the clearing.
"Don't worry about it. If we use their life energy, we should have no problem summoning the ultimate Pokemon."
"Rrrgh. Infernape, let's go!" Owen shouted, growing angrier with each word spoken.
"Owen, wait!" Janine shouted before running after Owen. Talon, Penny, and Candice chased after the two teens before spotting a woman with purple hair. Her back was turned to the group, and she continued talking through the Poketch on her wrist.
"Okay, I'll make sure that the plans go smoothly. Oh! The grunts are coming back from the cave right now." With that, the woman turned and flinched at the sight of the crowd of five trainers. "What do you think you're doing here? This is Team Galactic territory for now."
"That's the problem," Owen shot back, glaring at the woman with strange hair. She began to laugh to herself before taking a Pokeball off of her belt. She and Owen stared each other down before the woman threw her Pokeball.
"Skunktank, let's take care of these punks!" Suddenly, a large Skunktank, much larger than Owen's, appeared in front of its trainer. "Use Smokescreen!" Before anyone could react, a cloud of smoke filled the air, blinding everyone.
"Staraptor, come on out and get rid of the smoke!" Penny yelled. Her Staraptor appeared and blew away the smoke, revealing the purple-haired woman standing with a group of Team Galactic Grunts.
"Well, it's been nice meeting you three again," the woman said while pointing at Owen, Penny, and Talon. "But we must get on our way. Our boss is expecting Uxie over here," she said while shifting her gaze to a familiar looking yellow figure.
"Hey! That's the Pokemon from the Galactic Headquarters!" Penny shouted.
"That's correct. We'll be draining its life energy in order to summon the ultimate Pokemon," the woman responded.
Owen glared at her, his fists shaking with rage. He began to breathe angrily. Hurting Pokemon was his ultimate pet peeve, and he would stop at nothing to keep someone from injuring… or even worse killing a Pokemon.
"Again, let me say it was nice seeing you all." The woman then brought up her right arm, and went to press her Poketch.
"Not so fast! Infernape, use Mach Punch!" Before the woman could press her Poketch, Infernape punched her, causing her to fly back into the group of grunts. Everyone gasped as Infernape picked up the strange device and handed it to Owen.
"Wha-what are you doing!?" Janine screamed to Owen. The teen turned with a grin, confusing his friends.
"Hey! Give that back!"
"Jupiter, don't do anything. This kid is crazy!" one of the Galactic grunts hissed.
"So your name is Jupiter," Owen announced before slowly turning back towards the group of Galactic members. "Tell me… what would happen if I destroyed this remote?" Owen asked intimidatingly.
Jupiter stayed quiet, afraid to respond to the question. She stared at Owen, who seemed to be so calm that it was unnerving.
"If you destroy that, you'll ruin our plans," she eventually replied with a rather spiteful response. Owen began to chuckle and cracked his fingers. He then looked down at Infernape with a grin on his face.
"You see… I don't think that you're telling me the entire truth. So I'll ask you one more time. What happens if I destroy this remote?" He looked up at Jupiter with an expressionless look on his face.
Jupiter stayed silent and looked away from Owen. She knew she was powerless, and would eventually have to tell the truth, but that would completely destroy the plan.
"Okay then. Let's find out!" Owen shouted as he placed the remote on the ground. He then lifted his leg, and went to stomp on the device.
"WAIT!"
Everyone looked to Jupiter and waited for her to speak up. Slowly but surely, she began to answer.
"If you destroy that, then this entire area will be blown up!" Jupiter lied. She knew she had just gained the upper hand. Owen wouldn't dare destroy the device… but what if he did? Jupiter was willing to take the chance.
"Owen, what are you doing?" Candice quizzed timidly from behind. Owen threw his right hand to his side, and then he pointed at Jupiter.
"Infernape, use Flamethrower." Infernape's head whipped towards Owen with a look of confusion written on his face.
"Don't do it!" Penny screamed.
"Infernape, I said use Flamethrower!" Owen roared. Infernape reluctantly did as he was told, and shot a blast of fire towards Jupiter and the Galactic grunts. They all ove away from the attack, and stared in horror.
"Why did you do that?" Talon interrogated.
"You know… I really hate when people lie. So it's time we really see what will happen if I destroy this!" With that, Owen slammed his foot down on the remote, and it shattered instantly.
Suddenly, the strange yellow Pokemon known as Uxie began to fly around, writhing in pain. Everyone stared in confusion before Uxie dropped to the snow, and completely stopped moving.
"What did you do!?" Owen screamed at Jupiter.
"What did you do!?" Jupiter shouted back.
Before anyone could say anything else, Uxie's eyes shot open and they were pure white. In a matter of seconds, a blast of white energy slammed into everyone and sent them flying in different directions.
"Xieeeee!" Uxie cried before flying off into the distance.
"Oh no! Uxie is rogue! Do you have any idea what you just did!?" Jupiter shrieked. Owen shook his head, drawing an angered moan from Jupiter. "Now Uxie will get Azelf and Mesprit and they'll wreak havoc!"
"How?" Janine asked.
"By summoning the ultimate Pokemon."
•••
"So Jupiter failed. It's a good thing Uxie was still under my control from Veilstone. Now all I have to wait for are Azelf and Mesprit. Then I can finally summon the ultimate Pokemon!"
Yeah! Nothing happened, kind of! So next chapter will feature the group heading to Mt. Coronet to stop Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit! A lot of stuff is going to happen, like the world possibly coming to an end, dramatic battles, and maybe someone will die… who knows? Till next time, peace out.
