Chapter 29: Way to Highpoint
After arriving at Docking Port, Ash, Alice, Mark and Delia take some rest. With the celebration for the long way on battle bridge, Ash decides to use the Razor Fang on Dracula, causing it to evolve further.
Countula: The Vampire Pokemon: Dark and Flying Type. Evolved from Dracubat with a Razor Fang at night. Countula are known as "Terrors of the Night". Hiding in the shadows, they are capable of draining life from other Pokémon without their victims even noticing.
As Dracula is going to sneak up on Ash, he says, "I already saw you. You don't need to sneak up on me."
Dracula pouts as everyone laughs.
The next day, everyone is ready to leave the Docking Port. "So how much further are we?" Ash asks.
Mark says, "Just look at the mountain over there." Ash and Pikachu are shocked at the sight of the mountain. "The city is on top of the mountain."
"That sure is a long way..." Alice says. "I remember that there is a cable car that goes there, right?"
"But it is closed." Delia says. "It is under repair and it should be for days."
"I guess we have to keep moving..." Ash sighs.
"Are you going to Highpoint City?" They see a sailor walking towards them. Delia asks, "Um...you are?"
"My name is Sammy, but people around here call me Sailor Sammy. I take people across the water to Waytide City whenever they need. But the problem is that I left my keys to the boat back at my house in Highpoint City. Can I ask you a favor to grab them for me?"
Ash says, "Sure, just give us the direction of your house."
"You'll do that? Awesome." The sailor says as he gives them the direction. Then they bid farewell to the sailor as they go south. Rick is there waiting for them.
"So you made it, that is a surprise. Let's battle now." Rick says. "I'll show you that I'm always better."
"Sure, you keep saying that." Ash says.
Rick this time sends out his Stegron as his first Pokemon, Ash sends out Kelpula. Rick manages to land a Charge Beam on the Pokemon, but Stegron is defeated by the Aqua Slam. His second Pokemon is Oriture, and Kelpula uses Grass Knot to make it fall down to the floor, and then defeated it with the Leaf Tornado.
His third Pokemon is Casspring, Ash this time sends out Golemo and uses Rock Slide, but a U-Turn causes Casspring to switch into Dinomite. Dinomite deals a lot of damage using Submission, but Golemo hangs on and uses Self-Destruct, and then it faints. Casspring is sent back out as Ash uses Pikachu. Pikachu uses Quick Attack before it bounces into the sky, and then finishes with Thunderbolt. His final Pokemon Paraful is also defeated by the Electro Web.
"Luck was on your side, again! It doesn't matter!...Highpoint City is next for me. I've heard of a sailor on the pier who sails you to Route 9, but I don't want help from anybody...I think it's more for some weakling like you. Haha!"
"Excuse me?" Mark tries to punch the boy, but Delia stops him. Rick just says, "Catch you later, loser." And then he leaves.
Alice says, "It is true that we can surf through Water Pokemon, but helping others isn't weak as well."
"I agree." Ash says. He decides to use the King's Rock he found in the Fallrock Valley on Golemo, which also evolves.
Golossus: The Golem Pokemon: Rock and Fighting Type. Evolved from Golemo with a King's Rock in daytime. Created by ancient rulers to protect their tombs, Golossus can sense disturbances to their master's well-being and will not stop until the threat is gone.
"Now that's done, let's go." Ash says as they walk towards the Route 6.
Once they are in Route 6, they hear some rumbling and they see that a herd of Moostone are headbutting each other. But one of the Moostone is afraid to do it, so Ash decides to help him train, and eventually it decides to join Ash's Team.
Moostone: The Moose Pokemon: Normal and Rock Type. Moostone trots around rocky mountains, headbutting each other both for fun and to hone their resilience. Rocks caught between two would simply crumble into dust.
By training with the Deerash, it causes a Pokemon to notice them. "What is that?" Pikachu asks.
Ash and the group go to check it out and they see a goat jumping across in order to hide them, but failed. Mark says, "That is a Kidlit."
Ash says, "You don't need to hide from us."
The Kidlit hears it and then it goes towards Ash and his group, then Deerash asks, "Why are you watching us?"
The Kidlit shows a shy voice and she says, "I saw your Flame Wheel...I want to try it..."
"Oh I see." Ash says. "Then why don't you train together?" The Pokemon is delighted as they train together, in the end, with Deerash's persuasion, Kidlit joins Ash's team.
Kidlit: The Goat Pokemon: Fire Type. Thriving in mountainous terrains, Kidlit can easily jump across creaks and gaps between rocky cliffs, leading to their crucial position in search and rescue.
"I can tell that they are really good helpers." Alice says as everyone nods.
Then on the way, they find some thugs and they claim that they way they are going is a private place, so Ash challenges them for the passing. After battling the boss, they can only let them through. After the battle, Ugling also evolves.
"Just like the story, the ugly duckling becomes a beautiful swan..." Alice says.
"I know." Ash says.
Swellegant: The Swan Pokemon: Water and Flying Type. Evolved from Ugling at LV:28. Even though they are one of the most beautiful Pokémon in Rikoto, Swellegant are extremely vain. They spend most their time staring at their reflections in ponds.
Then they try to go to the Jewel Mine, only to find that it isn't allowed to pass unless they have the passes for it. And then they hear some Pokemon crying for help.
"Where is that sound come from?" Delia asks.
"It seems like it is on the tree. But there are too many leaves, I can't see what is behind." Mark says.
"I'll get up." He climbs the tree and then he sees a Pokemon stuck in the tree. Ash knows that it is an Irimp since his sister Elena has one.
"Don't worry, I'll help you." Ash tries to fix it from the tree, and they Irimp takes Ash down from the tree. "So it is an Irimp..." Alice says.
"Yeah." Ash says. "Now that you are saved, you are free to go."
But Irimp has different thoughts, it decides to join Ash and the group.
Irimp: The Blimp Pokemon: Steel and Flying Type. Inside the metal casing of Irimp is nothing but hot air. They are able to expel the air for attack, but to keep the air heated they scour the land for more fuel.
Now at Route 7, Ash and his friends continue forward and they find Keira. "Oh, hey guys! How are you?"
"Fine, how about you?" Alice asks.
"I saw your battle with that red-haired guy in Docking Port...He seems to be a rough guy, but he is a good trainer."
"I agree." Ash says. "He should change his attitude."
"So how about a battle? I have a new Pokemon to try out." Keira says.
"Sure." Ash says. And then she sends out Roobeo, Ash sends out Aquad so that they can have a fighting battle.
"So which Pokemon do you think will win, Mark?" Delia asks.
"Both of them are great Pokemon, but Brother has the advantage."
"I see." Alice says. In the end, Ash wins again and this time Aquad evolves.
Smaqua: The Freshwater Pokemon: Fighting and Water Type. Evolved from Aquad at LV:28. Smaqua train by standing on rocks in the center of whitewater rapids, avoiding and smashing any obstacles that may wash down the river.
Keira says, "I enjoy the battle. You're still the best." She recalls her Pokemon and says, "Are you going to Highpoint City?"
"Of course, I need to get my fifth Gym Badge." Ash says.
"Well, I am going back to Route 6 to train my Pokemon, I think I have to catch a strong one...Good luck in the Gym in Highpoint City. We'll definitely meet again. Bye." Then Keira leaves.
Alice says, "So she is here only for a battle?"
"I don't know." Ash says as they move forward. On the way, they see some burned woods, Mark says, "Wow...I wonder what kind of Pokemon can cause it..."
Just then, they see a bear training with the Flamethrower at the tree, but when it sees the group, its face turns to be cute, causing Alice to say, "You are so cute."
Ash says, "But the face it is making, it sure changes rapidly. So it is called Cuburn."
Cuburn shoots out a Flamethrower to Ash, but Ash quickly dodges it. "Hey, what is that for?"
"I think it is mad about you saying changing rapidly." Mark says. Ash then sends out Charizard to stop the Pokemon. And Cuburn tries to fight it, only to fail. In the end, he wants to join Ash so that he can be on par with the Charizard.
Cuburn: The Bear Pokemon: Fire Type. While having an adorable appearance, Cuburn's temper flares up easily; They may even cause wild fire when engaging in an especially heated battle.
Then Pikachu sense something as he yells, "Everyone dodge!"
As the group dodge, some barbs just fly over them. "What was that?"
"I guess that they might be the ones who caused it." Mark says as they see a lot of iron ball like Pokemon with purple barbs on it shooting everywhere.
"They are Barball, why are they attacking us?" Alice asks.
"I don't know. But we have to stop them." Ash says as he takes out the Monstune, though Monstune tries to hug his trainer, but Ash stops him and then tells him to use Earthquake. Then every one of the Barball faints. Ash also captures one of them.
Barball: The Barb Pokemon: Steel and Poison Type. Barball sheds their worn-out spikes for new, sharper ones every once a while. The shed spikes are still incredibly venomous, and have been used as arrowheads in the past.
"So that was their time to shed their worn-out spikes..." Ash says.
"Yeah. At least you have one of it." Delia replies.
And the final Pokemon Ash captures on the route is an ant Pokemon, it bites Alice on the finger as Alice feel the burn and the pain. Ash helps her by healing her up, and then he captures the Pokemon.
Fyrant: The Fire Ant Pokemon: Bug and Fire Type. A bite from a Fyant can cause a burning pain that can last for hours. They are usually found around volcano vents where they build their underground nests.
"But it is green...so we caught a Shiny one..." Alice says.
"Yeah. I am sorry that you are injured again, Alice." Ash says.
"It's fine, as long as I am with you, there is no need to worry." Alice smiles at them as they finally reach the Highpoint City.
Here is the new chapter, and Ash captures 6 new Pokemon and also battle two rivals. I hope you like it.