Hoenn Part 2
They keep walking inside the forest, until they meet a scientist on the way, who is looking for something.
"I wonder what is he doing." Ash says as they approach him. "Excuse me, is there a problem?"
The scientist says, "Oh, hey there. I want to ask if you have seen a Shroomish before?"
Mark says, "Yes. I have the data in the Pokedex." Mark shows him.
"Oh, thank you for your help, you see. I am finding a Shroomish here."
Max says, "Cool, can we help?"
"Sure."
They go to meet the habitats of Shroomish, they quickly befriend them. Ash and Mark catch one Shroomish each since they are attracted to them. Max also befriends one.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.34 Shroomish: The Mushroom Pokemon: Grass Type. It loves to eat damp, composted soil in forests. If you enter a forest after a long rain, you can see many Shroomish feasting on composted soil.
"Stop right there." They turn around and see a man wearing a blue and white stripe clothes.
"Who are you?" May demands.
"We are Team Aqua, what we want is the papers you have." The grunt says.
He sends out the Golbat and Grimer, Ash uses two Ralts to battle. The two Ralts evolve into Kirlia in the middle of the battle and defeat all the Pokemon.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.30 Kirlia: The Emotion Pokemon: Psychic and Fairy Type. A Kirlia has the psychic power to create a rip in the dimensions and see into the future. It is said to dance with pleasure on sunny mornings.
"You are lucky this time. But we almost get what we want." He says as he leaves.
"Thank you for protecting me." The scientist says.
"No problem. I am glad that two of my Pokemon evolved." Ash says.
Reisa asks, "But what does he mean that he they almost get what they want?"
The scientist think for a second then panic. "Oh no, the Devon Corps, I have to warn them. See you." The Scientist says as he rushes away.
"Hey, Devon Corps isn't our uncle's company?" Minami asks.
"Yeah." Ash says, "Team Aqua…and Team Magma… I thought they were hiding since Brendan defeated them all…"
Minami says, "Maybe they have more recruits."
"Yeah. But As a member of the International Police, it is also my duty to stop them." He says as they leave the Shroomish's habitat.
Behind one tree, a girl wearing Team Aqua's uniform is eavesdropping the gang.
"They sure are something, don't you agree, Aster?"
She turns to her Whismur, who nods happily.
"Let's go back to see what Matt wants." The girl then leaves.
Ash and his friends stumble into a forest filled with many different kinds of Pokemon, and it turns out to be a Pokemon preserve. They meet the owner there and she has a set of Mightyena and a Poochyena. Ash is determined to see it evolve, since his friends are already evolved. Team Rocket tries to take the Poochyena, but they fails as the owner and Ash saves the Poochyena in time. And the Poochyena evolves into Mightyena in the end.
Seeing how Ash is determined to see it evolve, so the owner gives Ash the Mightyena for his care. And Ash thanks her for giving him the Pokemon.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.10 Poochyena: The Bite Pokemon: Dark Type. It savagely threatens foes with bared fangs. It chases after fleeing targets tenaciously. It turns tail and runs, however, if the foe strikes back.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.11 Mightyena: The Bite Pokemon: Dark Type. Evolved from Poochyena at LV:18. In the wild, Mightyena live in a pack. They never defy their leader's orders. They defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork.
Going out from the Petalburg Woods, they find themselves at the Northern part of Route 104. They cool off at the lake with a whole flock of Lotad. They meet a girl named Natalie who brings the six of them to her sister's flower shop. There, they learn all about berries and their effects.
However, Team Rocket tries to steal the Lotad, but Ash and Reisa fight together and send them flying. In the end, Ash and Reisa capture the Lotad in the end and bid farewell to the sisters.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.19 Lotad: The Water Weed Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. This Pokémon lives in ponds with clean water. It is known to ferry small Pokémon across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head.
Ash and his friends arrive at Rustboro City Contest Hall, they see the workers preparing for the upcoming contest.
"Wow, Hoenn is starting the contests!" Max says.
"You are right." Mark says. "Reisa, you want to partake this one?"
"Sorry." Reisa says, "This time I want to take a rest."
Then a Beautifly lands on Ash's face before re-positioning itself on his head, her trainer, Janet comes to them and apologize, accompanied by her friend Chaz and his Venomoth.
"Beautifly, can you please stop landing on people?" Janet says as the Beautifly just flies around.
"Are you practicing for the Pokemon contest?" Max asks.
"Yes. But my Beautifly got scared amidst a training session." Janet sighs.
Chaz further explains that his Venomoth's Gust was far too strong and it scared away Beautifly, and deems the attack a complete failure.
"How is a powerful attack such as Gust a failure?" May asks.
Ash says, "Contest Battle differs from a regular battle, it is not the raw power that matters, but the beauty of the attack. As Pokémon Coordinators they train Pokémon to execute an attack in such a way that it increases its visual appeal."
"Not to mention that the winner of the contests is awarded with a Ribbon, right?" Max asks.
Janet and Chaz show their ribbons, Chaz has one and Janet has two. "And we are going to participate this one as well."
Ash says, "Cool. I am going to participate, too."
Mark asks, "Ash, do you have a contest pass?"
Reisa says, "He does, in fact, we both got them in Johto."
Ash and Reisa take out their own and show them.
Ash immediately goes to register and earns the last spot of the contest.
At the backstage, Ash already changes his contest outfit, the others are amazed at the outfit as Mark says, "Wow, Brother. You wear so formal."
"Yes. Both coordinators and Pokemon need to look good." Reisa says, having experiences with Ash in Johto.
The Rustboro City Pokémon Contest gets underway as an unnamed announcer introduces the panel of judges, formed by the Director of the Contest Committee, Mr. Contesta; the President of the Pokémon Enthusiasts Club, Mr. Sukizo; and the operator of the local Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy. He also displays the prize that will be given to the winning Coordinator, the Rustboro Ribbon, and states that any Coordinator who wins five Contest Ribbons may enter the Grand Festival.
Janet says to Ash, "It seems you are experienced with this, right?"
Ash says, "I participate the Johto ones last year."
At the backstage, May is amazed by the environment, she sees how the Pokemon are having a show. Reisa says, "That is how the Appeal Round works. The first impressions are really important and that the judges will use criteria such as the level of cooperation between Coordinator and Pokémon to evaluate each performance and assign points to the contestants."
"Amazing..." May is very impressed by everything she is learning and realizes how fascinating Pokémon truly are.
At the appealing round, Chaz commanded his Venomoth to use Confusion to psychically pour tea from a teapot, earning 29.5 from the judges. Janet begins with Beautifly using Flash. Beautifly then uses String Shot to shatter some plates that were thrown by May and Max and the presentation ends with the Butterfly Pokémon using Hidden Power as Janet earns a perfect 30.0 score.
"Now out final contestant for today, we have a outstanding guest for the contests. Please welcome our Top coordinator, Ash Ketchum, who has won the Johto Grand Festival for the first time last year!"
Ash goes out to the field with a lot of cheers, and the group except Reisa are shocked at this.
May says, "Ash is a Top Coordinator?!"
Mark says, "When does this happen? How come I don't know this?"
Minami asks, "Reisa, you know about it?"
"You were talking to the Runner-up." Reisa says. "I lost to Ash that one and it was so close..."
Ash uses Butterfree to preform a Powder Rain, causing him to get 30 points, too.
"What an amazing performance. Butterfree's powder is like a rainbow colored rain! It is beautiful!" The MC says.
After Ash's performance, Ash goes backstage. Max says, "Ash, you really are a Top Coordinator?"
Ash says, "Um… yes. I won the Johto Grand Festival last year, Reisa, you told them, right?" Reisa nods.
Minami says, "And you didn't tell us to watch your performance? How could you?"
"Well, Dad only took Insey, Tomo and Emma to watch my performance." Ash says, "Not just us, Irena and Ariel also attended the Grand Festival, too."
Janet says, "Looks like we have a strong rival, right, Chaz?"
"Of course."
Then the 4 contestants who are going to the second round appears, Ash, Janet and Chaz are on the screen. Chaz and Janet are battling each other.
The battle begins with Venomoth using Stun Spore, which Beautifly counters with Gust. Both Coordinators lose points, but Chaz loses a little bit more than Janet.
"Well, although Stun Spore works first, it is then blown back by Beautifly's Gust. So the Gust was worth more points because the judges evaluate more than just the attack, they also take into account the way a Pokémon defends itself." Reisa says.
"In a Contest Battle both sides must work to reduce each other's points and then the one with the most points left at the end of the five-minute time limit wins. This variation of Pokémon battling is something you have never seen before." Mark says.
"So you do?" May asks.
"Well, consider our parents are the founders." Minami says, which shocks them again.
Beautifly eventually takes the upper hand despite Venomoth's Psybeam dealing more damage compared to Beautifly's Hidden Power, thanks to a Morning Sun that went unopposed. Chaz loses a significant amount of points and Max comments on Janet's skills. When time runs out, the announcer calls attention to the scoreboard, which shows Janet to be ahead of Chaz on points.
Ash also goes in the next round using Butterfree's special moves, letting him and Janet battle in the finals.
As the final round begins, Beautifly and Butterfree both use Quiver Dance. Since Butterfree's is prettier, Janet loses more points than Ash. Then Beautifly uses Gust, while Butterfree convert it into a silver rain. But Janet didn't get easy on Ash as her Silver Wind hit Butterfree. But after a series of attacks, Ash use Psychic with Solar Beam to make like a Blade and hit Beautifly.
"Wow, I didn't know Ash can perform so well…" Max says.
"During years of acting and also training with Mother, he learns a lot of fancy moves." Mark says.
"Well, I decided. I am going to participate in the contest, too." May says as Reisa smiles, "Good for you."
Minami asks, "But Reisa, why don't you partake this one as well?"
Reisa says, "Well, I think it is because of the loss, and also her..."
Mark and Minami realize who she is referring to, but Max and May are confused.
Ash won with 5 points higher then Janet, therefore he gets the ribbon. Back outside, Janet says, "You really are a strong Coordinator. We are excited to meet you again when we battle."
"Sure. I will be waiting." Ash says as they shake hands. Then the couple leave the gang.
While at the outskirts, Ash and May get a Wurmple after battling it with Torchic, they take a rest at the Pokemon Center.
Hoenn Dex Entry No. 14 Wurmple: The Worm Pokemon: Bug Type. It sticks to tree branches and eats leaves. The thread it spits from its mouth, which becomes gooey when it touches air, slows the movement of its foes.
"Ash Ketchum, there is someone who wants to talk to you through a phone." Nurse Joy informs Ash.
"Thanks, I will go check it out." Ash says as he run towards the phone.
"Who will have call Ash?" Max asks.
"Probably his girlfriend of his father." Minami says.
"Girlfriend? You mean Lillie, right?" May says.
"Oh, so Ash have told you. Yes. She is. But Ash and Lillie doesn't want to admit now since they think they are too young to think about this." Mark says.
"Oh.".Ash then comes back to the gang. "Hey guys, guess what, Lillie give me a present." He shows a Love Ball to them.
"Of course she would give you a love ball." Reisa says sarcastically.
Ash blushes and says, "You wouldn't guess what is inside."
"A Ludvisc?" Max asks. "Since it is a common love Pokemon."
"No. It is a Beautifly." Ash takes it out as the Beautifly plays with Pikachu and Sylveon.
"A Beautifly? Why?" Mark asks.
"Well, when Lillie went on a secret mission, she saw this Beautifly and decided to let us have it. She wants me to take care for it now."
"You have a nice girlfriend. You know." Minami says.
Ash says, "Shut up." while everyone laughs.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.15 Silcoon: The Cocoon Pokemon: Bug Type. Evolved from Wurmple at LV:7 by random. It prepares for evolution using the energy it stored while it was a Wurmple. It keeps watch over the surroundings with its two eyes.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.16 Beautifly: The Butterfly Pokemon: Bug and Flying Type. Evolved from Silcoon at LV:10. Its colorfully patterned wings are its most prominent feature. It flies through flower-covered fields collecting pollen. It attacks ferociously when angered.
They go to the Trainer's School, they meet the headmaster, who wants Ash to share his experience to the students. Ash agrees and he shares a lot about his adventures that even May and the others don't know. They also meet one of the teachers, Roxanne, who turns out to be the gym leader. They are having a battle until Team Rocket appears and trying to steal the children's Pokemon. Ash sends out Azurill and Roxanne sends out Nosepass. They defeat Team Rocket's machine and sends them flying. Azurill also evolves into Marill after Ash congratulates her.
Johto Dex Entry No.32 Marill: The Aqua Mouse Pokemon: Water and Fairy Type. Evolved from Azurill with High Friendship. The fur on its body naturally repels water. It can stay dry, even when it plays in the water.
"After seeing your battle, I accept your challenge. Ash." Roxanne says as they go to the gym, which looks like a Museum full of fossils. May and Max remark that it is different compared to the Petalburg Gym, they are greeted by Roxanne and some of her senior students working at the Gym as interns.
"So Ash, our battle will be filmed for the trainer's school. Are you okay with this?"
"Sure. So what are the rules?"
"It will be a 2 on 2." She replies.
Max is also excited to see the gym battle in person, as Norman wouldn't let May and Max watch his battle.
Roxanne leads off with Geodude, while Ash sends out Treecko. Ash starts with Treecko using Quick Attack, which Geodude replies with a Mega Punch, sending Treecko flying. Treecko recovers from the fall to hit with a midair Lead Blade, which makes its mark, but does not knock it out. Geodude recovers with Rollout, but when Treecko tries to jump and dodge, Geodude follows, and it knocks out Treecko with another Mega Punch.
Ash decides to send in Marill next, Marill starts by destroying the rock field with Water Pulse. Meanwhile, Though Marill has destroyed the field, she has yet to damage Geodude. Roxanne notes that it allows Geodude greater maneuverability, and better use of Rock Throw. Marill dodges the rocks with Agility, but takes a Mega Punch. When Roxanne tries to use Rollout to finish Marill off, though, Geodude gets stuck on the softer battlefield, making an opening for Marill to get close and get the knockout with Play Rough.
"You sure has a talent for the Champions even you are using new Pokemon."
Roxanne next sends out starts off with Iron Tail, which makes its mark, Nosepass responds with a Rock Tomb, trapping Marill. However, Marill breaks free with Water Gun. Nosepass then uses Sandstorm, making Marill unable to find Nosepass, and allowing Nosepass to pin Marill to the battlefield. However, Marill escapes, and manages to escape another Rock Tomb with a Quick Attack. Marill attempts to disorient Nosepass by running circles around Nosepass, which allows another shot with Iron Tail. However, the move fails.
"Marill is too worn out from running around, and thus does not have the time to store up energy for a successful Iron Tail." Minami says.
Nosepass tries to finish off Marill with Zap Cannon, but Marill dodges in time. Marill, however, though worn out, can still battle. Anticipating Water Pulse, Nosepass uses Zap Cannon again, to which Ash tells Marill to Counter with Moonblast. Both attacks deflected themselves as Ash finishes Nosepass with a Water Gun.
"Nosepass is unable to battle, Marill wins, which means the victory goes to Ash Ketchum!"
Max says, "Wow, Ash did it!"
May says, "Marill is really strong,"
Roxanne recalls her Nosepass and congratulates Ash.
"You deserve this Stone Badge." Ash grabs the badge and do the victory pose.
This chapter will be ended here. Most of you have guess who the mystery girl in the chapter is. The next chapter will be the Devon Corp and Steven. And for the reviews, I am pretty sure that Wynaut's entry is in Johto Chapter 25.
Ash's Current Pokemon:
Butterfree, Pikachu, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Marill, Espeon, Steelix, Mantine, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Treecko, Torchic, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Wurmple, Beautifly, Lotad, Taillow, Ralts x2, Shroomish, Relicanth, Latias, Latios, Sylveon
In Home or with Lillie:
Venusaur, Blastoise, Pidgeot, Raticate, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Vileplume, Venomoth, Dugtrio, Persian, Golduck, Primeape, Poliwrath, Alakazam, Machamp, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Golem, Rapidash, Slowbro, Magneton, Farfetch'd, Dodrio, Muk, Cloyster, Gengar, Hypno, Kingler, Electrode, Exeggutor, Marowak, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Weezing, Rhyperior, Kangaskhan, Seaking, Starmie, Mr. Mime, Jynx, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Ditto, Omastar, Kabutops, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Dragonite, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Furret, Noctowl, Ledian, Ariados, Lanturn, Xatu, Ampharos, Bellossom, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Umbreon, Slowking, Unown x28, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Forretress, Granbull, Scizor, Shuckle, Heracross, Ursaring, Magcargo, Corsola, Octillery, Delibird, Skarmory, Houndoom, Kingdra, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, Miltank, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Lugia, Honchkrow, Weavile, Lickilicky, Yanmega, Porygon-Z,
In training: Charizard, Charla
Reisa's Current Pokemon:
Feraligatr, Quagsire, Azumarill, Slowking, Blastoise, Politoed, Omastar, Kabutops, Seaking, Octillery, Starmie, Tentacruel, Gyarados, Lanturn, Corsola, Lapras, Mudkip, Relicanth, Lotad
May's Current Pokemon:
Torchic
Mark's Current Pokemon:
Blaziken, Lucario, Shroomish
Minami's Current Pokemon:
Primarina, Carbink