Chapter 28: Orshore and Battle Bridge
Once they arrive at Route 5, all they can see are beautiful gardens and flowers. Alice says, "This place is so nice."
"I agree." Ash says, "But not as beautiful as you." Alice blushes at his words.
Mark asks Delia, "Since when did Brother become a flirt?"
"Well, ever since he notices his feelings for Alice, not that I disagree with it." Delia sighs.
As they take a break by the pond, they see two Pokemon getting close to them, they feel their aura and they want to join them. So Ash captures them for their liking.
Shrubsea: The Sea Lily Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Shrubsea lives on reefs close to the shore, sticking themselves to rocks and dancing to the sea's current. Their habitats in Rikoto have become famous tourist spots.
Weedsea: The Sea Weed Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Weedsea resides among seaweed crowds for natural camouflage from hunters. There are even seemingly seaweed colonies where there are nothing but Weedsea.
"Both of them are Female as well, so they can evolve." Alice notes.
"Just like Vespiquen." Ash says. "This is so cool."
Then they finally get to Orshore Town, they see a large bridge in front of them. "What is that?" Ash asks.
"That is the Battle Bridge. This is a place where people battle for crossing. So if we want to move forward, we have to defeat every trainer that is on the bridge."
"I see. By the way, we should go meet Burt." Mark says. "Since I have some Apricorn that needs to be changed into Pokeballs."
"Sure." Alice says as they go there. Once they find his place, Burt is surprised to see Delia as he says, "Ah, Delia. It is nice to see you again."
"Likewise, Burt." Delia says, "These are my sons Ash and Mark, and this is Alice, she is the Gym Leader of Subhail."
"It is nice to meet you." Burt says.
"You too, wow, you look really like Kurt back in Johto." Ash says.
"That is because we are twins, so you have met my brother, huh?" Burt says.
"Yeah, I once got some Apricorns for him to make Pokeballs, and we heard that you can do the same, right?" Ash asks.
"You're right. "Burt says. But he is surprised that Ash and the group have all 10 kinds of Apricorns. He smiles, "My, it should take some while, I never knew you have all kinds of Apricorn here in this region."
Mark says, "It is because that we did look out for them."
"Very well. I will try finish them, do you want to help me?" Burt asks.
"Sure." Ash says as they help him, in the end, they get 10 kinds of different Pokeballs, After that, they bid farewell to Burt and go to the Battle Bridge.
"Wait up!" They hear Rodney as they turn around, he is running towards them and he is breathing heavily. "Puff-puff-puff! Geez! You're so fast!"
"Are you okay? Rodney? Why did you run?" Alice asks.
"I was hoping I'd catch up to you!" Rodney says. "I take that you guys just got to Burt's house? I also got some Pokeballs from him, so watch out! I am gonna catch some awesome Pokemon with them."
"I see." Ash says. "So have you caught something new?"
"I have, and let me show you in battle." Rodney says as he sends out Weakid, Ash sends out his new Pokemon, Paraful to battle. In the end, Weakid is defeated and Rodney sighs, "Wow, Ash. That was intense, but I'll get you next time."
"Sure." Ash says, "By the way, there is something that we need to discuss. I want to know about Alice's bullies."
This causes everyone to widen their eyes, especially Alice. Rodney says, "What about them?"
"It seems that they are coming to Rikoto. They are also teaming up with those murderers who killed my Pokemon."
Rodney gasps and says, "Oh no...if they find out that both me and Alice are here, we are going to be in trouble...Thank you for telling me this."
Alice asks, "Are you okay if they are here to annoy us?"
Rodney says, "No, but we have to face them if we don't want them to do whatever they like...especially that they team up with the murderers."
Ash nods and then Alice notices that Ash's bag is glowing. "Ash, one of the egg is hatching!"
Ash widens his eyes as he takes it out, the purple egg is glowing white until it becomes a new Pokemon. Ash says, "It's a Feva...I remember that Donna has one."
Feva: The Fever Pokemon: Poison Type. Feva can make any human or Pokémon fall ill, simply from contact alone. Specialized gloves are sold in stores for handling of the evolution line.
"So I can't touch him?" Ash frowns as he wants to hold this Pokemon, but Delia says, "Don't worry, your gloves are specialized."
Ash is delighted as he hugs the Pokemon, and the Pokemon acknowledges Ash as her father.
Rodney says, "Well, I am going to the Docking Port and get some more experience. I guess that you as well, right?"
"Yeah." Ash says, but then they see Rick coming as Alice sighs, "Not him again..."
"Oh...you guys...Heading over the Battle Bridge?" Rick says.
"Yeah, what about you?" Ash asks.
"So am I. I'm gonna beat all of the Trainers there as fast as I can so I can get to Highpoint City and get my next Gym Badge! I am not going to waste my time battling you now. How about we meet in Docking Port? We can battle there."
"Sure." Ash says, surprising that he is being polite to them. But it turns out wrong as he says, "Catch you later, losers."
After he leaves, Rodney says, "Oh...This guy is such a windbag...I'll definitely find him in Docking Port and teach him a lesson! We'll see each other again."
After Rodney leaves as well, Mark says, "So that guy is Rick? He sure is rude."
"Believe me, it is not the first time." Alice says.
On the bridge, Ash has battled 10 trainers and also having some Pokemon evolved. First is Cheepip, which was his Swellow, it shows its strength when battling a Snuffuzz and it evolves into a Pokemon known as Aeroma.
Aeroma: The Aroma Pokemon: Grass and Flying Type. Evolved from Cheepip at LV:24. Although big, Aeroma are known to be gentle and caring companions. Their voices have therapeutic power, and their songs brighten even the dullest gardens.
"Looks like Swellow is going to be a good singer." Aeroma blushes a little at Ash's comment.
And for the second Trainer who uses Rubbunny, Ash uses Tadart, who was his Bulbasaur, to battle and Tadart evolves into a frog like Pokemon and defeat the Rubbunny.
Dartoad: The Frog Pokemon: Poison and Grass Type. Evolved from Tadart at LV:24. Dartoad make use of their leaf-like tail both for shielding itself from drying out on sunny days, and as a water dish on rainy days.
Dartoad feels weird since he didn't like to evolve, but he thinks that he can accept the new changes.
Battling the third Pokemon's Pixilily, Ash uses Stotox to battle and Stotox also evolves.
Bouldox: The Toxic Stone Pokemon: Rock and Poison Type. Evolved from Stotox at LV:26. Bouldox's spikes are coated in a powerful poison that effects the nervous system. A single touch of these spikes can paralyze a person for hours.
"I would not touch this Pokemon..." Ash mutters.
By battling the four trainer who has a Wormune, Ash uses Rubball to battle. Rubball evolves into Rubbunny, much to Ash's delight.
Rubbunny: The Rubber Pokemon: Normal Type. Evolved from Rubball at LV:25. Rubbunny are capable of extreme feats of agility, ricocheting between foes with incredible force. Myths say that they can jump to the moon and bounce back.
Rubbunny jumps really high and it takes Ash as well. "Not again..."
Alice says, "I wonder what's going on with Casspring and Rubunny..."
The fifth trainer has a Stickut, and Ash uses Darcula to battle. And Darcula also evolves after the amazing battle.
Taraterror: The Tarantula Pokemon: Bug and Dark Type. Evolved from Darcula at LV:26. The gentle giants of Bug-types, Taraterror is often misunderstood for it's fearsome appearance. Yet, despite their pleasant nature, they are merciless in battle.
"I see, it sure is nice as well." Mark says.
The sixth trainer has a Dinomite and a Bushup, so Ash uses Toron and Snazap to battle. The two Pokemon also evolve into two new Pokemon.
Oriture: The Tectonic Pokemon: Ground Type. Evolved from Toron at LV:26. Oriture can detect vibrations in the ground with ease. When two Oriture are hunting the same prey, they would stomp on the ground to disrupt the other's tracking.
Cobolta: The Rattlesnake Pokemon: Poison and Electric Type. Evolved from Snazap at LV:27. Cobolta can change the patterns on its body by directing the electrical current in its body. This is mostly for intimidation, though it sees use during mating seasons as well.
Cobolta, who was once a Snivy, smirks at her new body, and Ash says, "Well, I guess she really likes it."
"Yeah." Delia says.
The seventh trainer has a Wraphro and a Dartoad, so Ash sends out his Platyplat and Vambat to battle. With their teamwork, they won and also evolve.
Platyplash: The Platypus Pokemon: Ground and Water Type. Evolved from Platyplat at LV:27. A Pokémon with a strange appearance and behavior, most people don't believe Platyplash exists until they encounter one face to face.
Dracubat: The Vampire Pokemon: Dark and Flying Type. Evolved from Vambat at LV:26. Dracubat's night vision is second to none, making them very powerful Pokémon at night. It leeches blood from other Pokémon in order to recover its own health.
Dracubat is dancing around after the evolution, but Platyplash is annoyed as he uses Water Gun to stop him, Ash quickly recalls them before a fight breaks off.
The eighth battle is against a Roobeo and a Casspring, Ash uses Golkid and Gworm. They also evolve in the end.
Golemo: The Golem Pokemon: Rock Type. Evolved from Golkid at LV:26. A Golemo in deep sleep cannot be easily moved. Some cities employ Bulker specifically to clear out blockades of sleeping Golemo.
Wormune: The Earthworm Pokemon: Bug and Ground Type. Evolved from Gworm at LV:25. Wormune spend most of their lives underground, and for the rare occasions where they are above ground, they coat themselves in dirt as armor.
Ash really likes the two new evolution, but he still has two more trainers to battle.
The ninth trainer has a Dynaball and a Aeroma, Ash uses Sandugg and Deerbie to battle and he also evolve them as well.
Cassand: The Sand Slug Pokemon: Ground and Bug Type. Evolved from Sandugg at LV:27. Cassand are a symbol of patience and wisdom across Rikoto. Known as "Nature's Time Capsules", they can lie immobile under desert sand for decades at a time.
Deerash: The Deer Pokemon: Fire and Normal Type. Evolved from Deerbie at LV:26. Deerash creates blazing trails through woodlands and forests when escaping predators. Once the fire is extinguished, these paths often become new hiking trails.
"There is a Pokemon that named after you, Ash." Alice says.
"I know." Ash smiles at the Pokemon. "And now we have one trainer left to face."
Then before going to the final trainer, they find 2 Water Stones and they give the two of them to Shrubsea and Weedsea.
Kahula: The Hula Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Evolved from Shrubsea with a Water Stone. Kahula continues dancing on the reefs they washed up onto as Shrubsea. Competitions exist where people attempt to imitate their hula dances.
Kelpula: The Kelp Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Evolved from Weedsea with a Water Stone. Kelpula colonies are everywhere on the seabed. Some fish Pokémon often attempt to eat their kelp-like appendages, which Kelpula will protect at any cost.
With the two Pokemon, they finally defeat the final trainer that stands in their way to the Docking Port.
"Congratulations! You beat all 10 trainers on the Battle Bridge." The Gentleman Brooke says as he takes out an egg. "This is your reward, a Lucky Egg."
Ash thanks the trainer and then they go to the Docking Port.
It is finally done, in this chapter, Ash and his friends are battling in the Battle Bridge and like in the games, there are Pokemon that evolves during the battle. I hope you like it.