Chapter 37: Rainbow Reef
While Surfing on Route 10, Alice says, "I never knew that surfing is so much fun."
"You're right." Ash says. "It feels so free...and I feel much lighter ever since my Father is revived."
Gina says, "Yeah, I can see that you two are glowing as well."
"Glowing?" Alice asks. "Why are we glowing?"
"Your backpacks are glowing. Did I say something wrong?" Gina asks.
Ash and Alice stop as they take out the backpack on the small island. Ash says, "Finally, wow, this egg sure is hard to hatch."
"Yeah, you took it from the third gym and now here, it sure takes a long time." Alice says as both egg hatches. "Cool, mine is a Guppish."
"And mine is...it looks like a small dragon." Ash says as he scans the Pokemon.
Finflix: The Hidden Pokemon: Water and Dragon Type. Finflix are a recently discovered species once thought to have been a hoax. Investigations have shown that they were much more commonly found in the past.
"A Finflix? That is such a rare Pokemon." Ash says as the dragon hugs Ash.
"You're right. Even Wade has a hard time finding that." Gina says.
Alice then takes out an Ice Stone to evolve Guppish, and then she says, "I am going to name you...Cain, is that okay with you?"
The Orcail jumps happily in its arms, and then they let them swim as they continue forward.
Once they get to a giant rock, they see a lot of corals on top of it. Gina says, "And we are here in the Rainbow Reef."
"Wow, this place sure is beautiful." Alice says. "Ash, look over there!"
They then see two mermaid like Pokemon playing together. But they also notice Ash and the group. The two Pokemon decide to be Ash's Pokemon after seeing how close Ash is to Alice.
Merkid: The Merkind Pokemon: Water Type. They were once believed to be myths until their discovery in Rainbow Reef. Moving in schools, they would hypnotize people with their voices and make them leave them be.
"That sounds very interesting." Ash says as he recalls the two Pokemon.
But then, they see Reisa and Wade confronting Team Solar and there is a Corrine in the cage.
"Reisa? Brother Wade?" Ash asks.
The two of them see the group and Wade says, "Oh, Ash, Alice and...Gina? What are you doing here?"
"My turn to travel with Ash." Gina says. "But talk later."
Reisa says, "Good thing you came! These creeps calling themselves Team Solar are attacking this innocent Corrine!"
"Don't mess with us, redhead!" The male grunt says.
"What's your little friends going to do, huh?" The female grunt says.
"What are you going to do to that Pokemon?" Ash yells.
"This Corrine is coming with us! Once it's shed its valuable Coral Flowers, we'll sell them for a high price." The male grunt says.
"You poachers! Leave it alone!" Reisa yells.
"Don't worry, we will stop them." Ash says as he and Alice send out Raizid and Cain. The two grunts are defeated easily especially after Ash's Raizid evolves.
Raizodon: The Punker Pokemon: Electric and Ground Type. Evolved from Raizid at LV:33. Raizodon is almost always building up energy when not moving. The high voltage keeps its body running even when it's out of food.
"You fools! You should know better than anyone to mess with us!" The male yells. "Let's get out of here! Our mission is over! The sea temple isn't in this location!" Then they use Flash as they go away.
Ash rushes to the cage with the Corrine and he asks, "Are you okay?"
The Pokemon looks a little shaken up, but he seems to be okay. Ash then soothes him like a child and it calms down. Then much to their shock, it gives Ash the Coral Flower.
"Wow, that is the Coral Flower..." Wade says, "So this is what those creepy Team Solar guys were after! These Coral Flowers are very valuable! They can sell for a high price and also, Water and Rock type Pokemon are somehow effected by them, it somehow makes their attack a lot more powerful, you should try it, it may come in handy."
"I see." Ash says, and he asks if the Corrine wants to join in the team, and he agrees.
Corrine: The Coral Shell Pokemon: Water and Rock Type. The coral flower on Corrine's head is a valuable decoration for the riches. While they do shed naturally, growing a new one takes a hundred years upwards.
"Then I will help you grow the flower back." Ash declares as the three girls giggle at his declaration, but to Corrine, he thanks Ash and it starts to evolve, much to their surprise. "Already?" Wade asks.
Coralush: The Coral Shell Pokemon: Water and Rock Type. Evovled from Corrine with High Friendship. Due to their weak fins, Coralush can only hop around on the seabed. As they age, some of them become strong enough to swim semi-consistently.
"Oh, so it is a friendship evolving Pokemon...but I just befriended you just a few minutes ago..." Ash says.
"I guess there are two possible ways, one is that it really likes you or you have some special befriending Pokemon powers." Gina says.
"Not funny." Ash says annoyed.
"Or it could be the second one, it has befriended Pokemon a lot as well." Gina says.
"Just like my Pikachu..." Ash says. "I heard that he befriends a Kangaskhan in the past and it is their friendship that makes it evolves into Pikachu."
"That's new." Alice says.
Reisa says, "Yeah."
But then it glows for the third time and Ash says, "Now this is really weird."
Coraltle: The Coral Shell Pokemon: Water and Rock Type. Evolved from Coralush in Rainbow Reef. In order for it to be able to float in water, Coraltle's shell sacrificed a certain amount toughness for lightness. They can maneuver among coral reefs with ease.
"Now it is the terrain like evolution such as Magneton or Nosepass..." Wade sighs.
"So what were you doing here?" Gina asks.
"Well, Wade was just here to show me the reef and the kinds of Pokemon found here! There are so many! It's so cool!"
"But where is Mark?" Ash asks.
"In the gym, since I asked him to help out." Wade says. "And I hope he can conquer his fear for water."
"I know he can." Gina says.
"But where is Mom?" Wade asks.
"Well, long story short, he revives our dad back and they are back in the Sevestar Island." Ash says excitedly.
"Dad is revived! No way!" Wade gasps.
"It's true." Gina says. "Our family is back together again."
"That is a good news." Wade says. "I'll go find him once we go back to the Waytide City."
But before they leave, Wade says, "I almost forgot, Ash, can you take this?"
Wade opens the bag and then a stone appears, Ash widens his eyes, "That's the Water Stone! One of the five elemental stones that Team Solar and Team Lunar are after..."
Wade says, "After Pinewood's speech, I go to the Sea Temple and since Team Solar can't find the temple, I just take it and replace the fake one."
"I see." Gina says. "So you want Ash to take care of it?"
"Of course." Wade says. "He has the Core Stone, so it will be safer if he has it."
Ash nods as he takes the stone, then they bid farewell to Wade and Reisa as they go towards Coralite Town.
At the same time, Delia and Red are back at the Sevestar Castle, he says, "It sure didn't change since I was here."
"Yeah." Delia says. "In fact, Valerie and her family are also here as well."
"It sure has been a long time that I met anyone of them."
Just then, Valerie and the others are outside and then Valerie and Wulfric gasp. "Red? Is that you?"
Wulfric says, "You're back for us!"
"Hello to you guys." Red says as they rush to them. Eve and Flora also give the man a hug. Then Serena asks, "Who is he? Ms. Ketchum?"
"Oh, this is Red, my husband." Delia says with a dreamy tone. "He is also wonderful."
"Wait, he is Ash's father?" Cilan says as everyone is shocked.
"I think it is a surprise to all of you." Red introduces himself. "And I know everything about the betrayal and the murders. I am sorry that you have to go for that."
They nod as Delia says, "You see, we aren't here for a long stay, since we have to go back for Ash and the group."
Valerie says, "I see, don't worry, we will help you guys for this place."
The couple nod as they talk some more before they leave.
And here is a new chapter, I made some changes since I want Ash to get all three last elemental stones in the end. I hope you like it.