Chapter 41: Lake Bliss
After the Safari Zone, Leonite also has a battle with Primeape, only to be defeated and he is satisfied. So the group go to Route 12. There they find a Pokemon known as Bullson. Ash decides to have a rodeo with him and also asks Girafire for help. In the end. Girafire evolves and it helps Ash tame the Bullson.
Bullson: The Rough Pokemon: Normal Type. Riding on a Bullson is a famous sport in the Rikoto region. The stronger the Bullson, the more difficult it is to sit on its back.
Giraflame: The Giraffe Pokemon: Fire Type. Evolved from Girafire at LV:36. Giraflame's neck is constantly burning. While themselves do not display discomfort in this, the flames can turn trees into ash in mere seconds.
"Ash, how can you be so reckless?" Alice starts to scold Ash after that stunt. Ash just rubs his head in embarrassment. And then Delia sighs, "You know, Alice may be a good wife for Ash."
Red says, "I agree. He really cares Ash a lot."
Then by battling the trainers on the route, he evolves Cuburn into a Pokemon with red head band and wrist bands as well.
Grizzler: The Grizzly Pokemon: Fire and Fighting Type. Evolved from Cuburn at LV:35. Grizzler look after its fellow Cuburns, but when they are challenged, they would abandon all caution and throw themselves full into the fight.
"It is a good thing that I still have a Fire Stone from Tigacore." Ash says as he gives the Pokemon the Evolution Stone. Then it also evolves even further.
Magrizzly: The Grizzly Pokemon: Fire and Fighting Type. Evolved from Grizzler with a Fire Stone. Magrizzly's flames and spirit are known to heat up when fighting other Magrizzly. The same extends to Polarpow, even though they are of different colors.
"Polarpow? What is that?" Ash asks.
"Oh, it is an Ice Type bear Pokemon. And I like it a lot." Alice says.
"I see." Ash says.
The next evolution is Barball, who gains two hands and they have spikes as well.
Barbviral: The Barb Pokemon: Steel and Poison Type. Evolved from Barball by learning Toxic Spikes. Barbviral can shoot out the spikes on it as if they're missiles. To grow the spikes back, it consumes large amounts of minerals and poisonous plants.
"So we have to watch out for this dude as well." Ash says.
Toxidon also evolves as it starts to stand on two feet. And the body become more purple as well.
Snapike: The Quill Pokemon: Poison and Ground Type. Evolved from Toxidon at LV:36. Snapike are highly intelligent Pokémon who would pick out spikes from its back to make traps. They carefully collect used spikes after battles.
Hottop also evolves as gains a second chute, it produces smoke as well after being affectionate.
Fizire: The Volcano Pokemon: Fire and Rock Type. Evolved from Hottop at LV:36. Fizire can create smog clouds from the two chutes on its back. Fields where they left their smoke on become fertile lands, excellent for farming.
Then with Gina's help, they use the Flying Service to get to Mt. Highpoint so that Fizire can further evolve.
Volcadon: The Volcano Pokemon: Fire and Rock Type. Evolved from Volcadon on Mt. Highpoint. Though capable of immense devastation, Volcadon are said to deposit their excess lava at the coasts, enlarging the landmass of Rikoto.
Volcadon is strong in Ash's eyes, and he is glad to have it as his Pokemon. And the next one is Aqlarva, it evolves into a mosquito Pokemon.
Mosliquo: The Draining Pokemon: Bug and Water Type. Evolved from Aqlarva at LV:36. Mosliquo sips clean water from swamps and rivers using their long mouth parts. Some Mosliquo also consumes fruits; they ferment inside its abdomen and become fine wine.
"Don't tell me that the wine in Rikoto are actually made of Mosliquo..." Alice says.
Delia says, "It does, but don't worry, they won't harm you."
And the final Pokemon they evolve on the route is a Sliboo, it becomes just like a bug.
Fungerm: The Congregate Pokemon: Poison Type. Evolved from Sliboo at LV:36. The excess spores that solidify into colonies on its body are known to be extracted by witch doctors for dubious elixirs. These spores also serve as a defense for Fungerm.
Then they finally arrive at Lake Bliss, where they see Keira looking at the lake. Keira also see the group as she yells, "Come over here! You have to see this beautiful lake!"
As they go check the lake, Keira asks, "Do you know about Lake Bliss?"
Alice says, "Of course. It is a man-made lake made over 100 years ago. It was made by a guy who wanted a safe and peaceful place for people and Pokemon to come to."
Keira says, "Over time, the lake grew more beautiful. Lots of Pokemon come and now it's blooming more than ever. Have a look around! I am sure you'll love it!" But as Keira is going to leave, Ash asks, "What about you?"
"I think I am going now to Greenpine City. There is a gym and I heard that the Leader is using Grass Type Pokemon. Maybe we will meet again! Bye!"
After Keira leave, they go look at the place, Delia says, "It sure is a great lake, it is shaped like a heart."
"Indeed." Gina says. "But there are something in the middle of the lake."
"You're right. Maybe we can go check it out later." Ash says.
Then Ash and Alice are surprised to see three Pokemon who look really similar. One is green with a happy face, one is blue with a sad face, and the last one is red with an angry face. Ash uses Angelish to battle the angry one, Dynaball to battle the happy one, and Torarock to battle the sad one. And the three Pokemon evolve in the end.
Angelight: The Angelfish Pokemon: Water Type. Evolved from Angelish at LV:35. Angelight are considered one of the most beautiful Pokémon in the oceans of Rikoto, and yet they do not actively look down on other Pokémon for not being as beautiful.
Explonade: The Exploding Pokemon: Fire and Steel Type. Evolved from Dynaball at LV:36. Explonade detonates itself whenever it feels itself is in danger. Some cities employ trainers to clear out Explonade swarms for safe travels.
Bouldoise: The Tortoise Pokemon: Rock and Ground Type. Evolved from Tortarock at LV:36. Bouldoise's shells are said to be near impenetrable. There have been records of Legenix dropping them from miles above Earth, only to land and walk away unscathed.
Pupetal: The Joy Pokemon: Fairy and Grass Type. Pupetal often frolick in flower fields, attracting other younger Pokémon to join in. Anyone who approaches will be engulfed by the cheery mood.
Pupyro: The Rage Pokemon: Fairy and Fire Type. Pupyro rampage through the fields, picking fights with anything they see. There are tales of the unfortunate left with severe burns after encountering one.
Puplash: The Sorrow Pokemon: Fairy and Water Type. Puplash weeps at the merest provocation, crying for long enough that a large puddle would form around it. Its tears have been said to be incredibly bitter.
"Wow, these three look like they were born from the same Pokemon." Alice says.
"I agree." Ash says. "Mother, Father. Can I take Alice to the island on the middle of the lake?"
"Sure." Delia says with a smile as they row a boat across the lake. Once they arrive at the middle of the lake, they see a heart statue that is in front of them.
Ash says, "Big journeys begin with small steps. What does it mean?"
"I don't know." Alice says, but then, they see a mist and then a Pokemon appears. It looks like a fox as Ash says, "Surfide! Use Low Sweep!"
As the Pokemon uses it, it goes over it, much to Ash's shock. "It is no use." Alice says.
"Well, I guess we will have to use Water attacks." Ash says, and then Surfide evolves into a man like Pokemon with a surf board and it hits the Pokemon with a Water Gun.
Tidude: The Surfer Pokemon: Water and Fighting Type. Evolved from Surfide at LV:34 while surfing. Because Tidude are almost always surfing, they have achieved amazing balancing skills. They compete to see who can surf on the largest waves.
As the fog disappear, a white and purple fox Pokemon appears, but much to Ash's shock is that it is wearing Black Glasses.
"Black Glasses?" Ash is surprised, and as Tidude uses Surf, it washes the glasses away, and the Pokemon is panicking. Ash gets the glasses and he gasps. "Could it be..."
"Another one of your missing Pokemon?" Alice asks.
The fox like Pokemon yells, "Give me back my glasses! I really need them!"
Ash says, "Wait, you are Krookodile, right?"
The fox flinches as he says, "How did you know...who are you?"
"It's Ash, remember?" Ash says as Pikachu also agrees with him. The fox Pokemon says, "Ash? No way...I thought I wouldn't find you..."
"But I found you." Ash says with Pikachu agreeing, "But what are you doing here?"
"I was helping a Pokemon..." The fox Pokemon says as Pupetal, Pupryo and Puplash appear they sing together and then a pink Pokemon appears. "What is that?" Ash asks.
"I have never seen it before." Alice says.
The pink Pokemon says, "Do not fear, chosen ones, I have heard a lot about you from this Parafox here. He was your Pokemon, right?"
"Yes." Ash says.
"Good, I also want to join you as well, since you seem to be a good trainer." The Pokemon says.
"Okay." Ash then captures the two Pokemon, then he scans the Pokedex.
Felove: The Love Pokemon: Fairy and Psychic Type. Felove roam the lands, resolving conflicts and feuds as they go. The largest war in the history of Rikoto ended with a horde of Felove strolling across the battlefield.
Parafox: The Ethereal Pokemon: Normal and Ghost Type. The presence of Parafox is unusually weak, even for a Ghost type. Sometimes, it may flicker in and out of reality for a split second.
Then they go back to the others as Gina is surprised to see that Ash found a Parafox, but she did know that it was Krookodile. And they are glad that Ash finds a Felove, now that they are done at the lake, they are going to Sailport Town.
Here is a new chapter, and this time Ash finds his former Krookodile back. I hope you like it.