Hoenn Part 5
Ash and his friends are going to take a break at the Slateport City's Pokémon Center. When they enter the said place, they find out that many Coordinators are preparing their Pokémon for the Pokémon Contest. Several of them are scattered around the lobby. One Trainer snaps his fingers and his Kecleon camouflages.
"Wow, there are a lot of coordinators." May says. "I don't think I can beat all of them..."
"Well, We can't lose if we want to go inside the Grand Festival." Ash says.
Reisa says, "Indeed. Just relax and you'll be fine, I was the same when I partook the first one back in Johto."
The group then heads to a more uninhabited part of the beach. Ash turns to May and asks, "May, want to do the Frisbee again?"
"Sure." May says.
May throws three Frisbee at Beautifly, who gently Gusts them back. May gracefully catches the first two but the third goes flying over her head. The group turns around to see it sail straight towards a green haired boy that is watching from the boardwalk.
"You look like you aren't a very good contestant for the contest." The boy says as he catches the Frisbee easily and twirls it on his finger.
May gets mad as the Frisbee is thrown at her feet. The boy jumps down and May angrily introduces herself.
"I am Drew. I think you need a lot of practice." He says.
May becomes enraged and lunges at him, but he just holds up his hand and casually pushes her back.
Drew says, "As for you, Ash Ketchum and Reisa Mikuri, the winner and the runner-up of the Grand Festival in Johto. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Ash sweat drops. "Um… thanks." "Same here." Reisa says.
"I am competing the contest. I hope we will be facing each other." Drew says as he leaves.
May also informs him that she'll see how good he really is at the Pokémon Contest. The two then glare at each other.
"Talking about a great rivalry." Minami says.
"What do you know?" Max says.
Reisa says, "Well, I am not going to partake the contests this year, so I am sorry." Reisa says as Drew tells her not to worry about it.
They are practicing the moves until they see a lot of people gather around the Contest Hall, May asks, "Now what is going on?"
"Hiiiiii, ev-er-y-bo-dy! Lisia here! Me and my Altaria, Ali, have come to Slateport City's Contest Spectacular Hall for a bit of FUN!"
Reisa flinches and she says, "Oh no...that voice..."
"Hey, it's Lisia." Mark says after seeing her in person.
"You know her?" Max asks. "I heard that she is an amazing Top Coordinator."
"Well then, watch me as I dive right in again today!"
Ash and his friends' conversation interrupted as they watch Lisia do the contest moves with Ali.
"Now finished! Thank you everyone!" She waves as the audience go away.
"Hey, Lisia!" Ash calls out to her.
"Oh my, Ash, Mark, Minami! And Reisa! You guys are here, too?"
Reisa groans as Lisia is hugging her tight. "Can you please get off me..."
After separating the two of them, Minami gives Lisia a hug, Ash says, "Yeah. So you are a famous Top Coordinator?"
"Of course. And who are the two people behind you?"
Ash introduce May and Max to her, they are both shocked to see a famous person.
"Ash, actually I have seen the Grand Festival. You two did a great job in the finals."
Reisa says, "You saw that?"
"Of course." She giggles. "I know you two both didn't hold back. It was a fascinating show."
She turns to May, "And May, right? This is your first time doing contests?"
May says, "Yes."
"Great. I will be seeing you in the contest." She says as she walks away. "See you later."
Max says, "Wow, she is quite a optimist."
"Yeah." Reisa sighs. "That hug is the worst thing of all the time..."
The Appeals Round begins and, one after another, Pokémon Coordinators take the stage to showcase their Pokémon in such a way that their appearances and skills are highlighted. Soon it is Drew's turn and he tells his Roselia to use Petal Dance and then Stun Spore as Vivian comments on how beautiful it is. Drew earns a 29.4.
Back at the arena, Drew walks over and begins to talk to May.
"How is my performance?" He asks.
May just turns away, ignoring him.
They are interrupted by Ash as he and his Milotic begin to perform.
"Wow, Milotic is so pretty in this contest!" Max says.
"Yeah, with Ash's experience, he can win no problem." Mark says.
Milotic uses Safeguard and glows a beautiful green. At the end, Ash gets a score of 30.0 points.
"He is not bad." Lisia says as she is sitting in the VIP.
May is now next. She walks out onto the stage nervously. Vivian announces that this is her first Contest. May gets ready to send out Beautifly but falls. Vivian asks if she is alright and May replies yes, getting to her feet and releasing Beautifly. May throws the Frisbee and Beautifly uses String Shot and hits it back. They go really well until the last one where May almost drops it after Beautifly uses Gust. May then tells Beautifly to spin and use Silver Wind creating a Silver Wind tornado. Drew is impressed and May earns a 24.9 much to her disappointment.
May walks backstage, Ash says, "Don't worry about it, May. You did pretty well." May slightly nods, then Drew hands her a rose, causing her to blush, until he explains that it is for Beautifly and not her, before saying that she still has a lot of training to do.
They watch as the eight Coordinators moving on to the Contest Battles are revealed, including May, Drew and Ash.
"Well, I am a little worried about May." Minami says.
"Yeah, she has not had enough experience battling like Ash." Mark says.
May and Drew are facing each other as the second round match-ups begin. May sends out Beautifly and Drew sends out Roselia as the battle begins. Drew has Roselia use Magical Leaf and Beautifly counters with Gust. The attack hits Beautifly, injuring it. Roselia uses Stun Spore but it doesn't affect Beautifly. Beautifly sends out String Shot but it is reflected by Roselia's Magical Leaf. May orders Silver Wind but it is reflected by Petal Dance. Drew then orders Solar Beam and May desperately tries to reflect it with String Shot, but it hits Beautifly, severely injuring it. With only half the time up, the judges call the battle off. Drew is the winner and moves on to the next stage, much to the disappointment for May and her friends.
"May, you did a good job. Please don't cry." Reisa says as she is trying to comfort May. "I also lost the first contest as well, so it doesn't matter."
May stops crying and says, "Please, Ash. You have to win."
"Sure."
Drew is battling Ash's Milotic in the finals, but not having much luck. Milotic uses Iron Tail and Roselia sends out Magical Leaf, but Ash cuts through it with Twister. Ash is declared the winner."
"I lost. I am glad that I have battled someone like you," Drew offers his hand, Ash shakes it.
"Ash wins again!" Max says.
"Yeah, he already gets his second ribbon!" Minami says.
May is cheering along with everyone else, having gotten over her sadness.
As Drew is leaving, May runs out and tells him that she will win next time. Drew laughs and tells her that they will have to see about that.
"By the way, where is Ash and Reisa?" Mark asks.
"Oh, I am here." Ash says as he comes with Reisa and Lisia.
"Lisia?" May asks.
"May…aww… That's a real shame about today…" Lisia says with a frown.
"It is fine." May assures her.
"Tee hee. Don't feel too bad. This is an important step everyone has to take to become a star! Hmm, lemme think… It'd probably be easier for you to win if you gave your Pokémon more Pokéblocks!"
"Pokeblocks?" May asks as Lisia takes a Pokeblock Kit to May.
"Pokéblocks are pretty important, since they let you raise your Pokémon's conditions! Even if your moves aren't quite up to snuff, you might still be able to squeak through in a contest with good-enough conditions! Here, try making a Pokéblock from this, and give it to your Pokémon for me, OK?"
May nods as she gives Beautifly a Blue colored block, Beautifly then happily flies around May.
"Wow, this is so cool." Max says.
"Yes. It is also tasty." Ash says.
Minami asks, "So Ash, Reisa, what are you doing back there?"
"Oh, we were dragged by Lisia so that we can make some costumes." Reisa says with a little glare at the girl.
"And we finished it, here it is." Ash says as he takes a box and it has five kinds of different costumes.
"What?" May exclaims at the fancy little clothes.
Lisia says, "These are special clothes made for Pikachu, not only it looks pretty, it also gives Pikachu powers."
Ash says, "For example. Pikachu! Can you wear this Belle costume?"
"Sure." Pikachu wears the costume and twirls around.
"So Cute!" The girls scream.
"Not only that, Pikachu, use Icicle Crash!"
Pikachu does the move on the nearby sand, much to others' shock.
"Pikachu can learn Icicle Crash?" Max says. "How is that even possible?"
"Only when he wears the costume." Ash replies. "I added some of the powers into the clothes so that they can use the moves."
"Well, I have to go find your father, Reisa, so I'll see you later." Lisia says as she ride her Ari away. Ash and his friends also wave goodbye to her.
Then back at the Pokemon Center, they find a Wailord stuck at the bay, Team Rocket also tries to steal the Wailord, but thanks to Ash's help, the Wailord is free and then it defeats Team Rocket with the Water Spout. And then Ash captures the Wailord in the end.
Hoenn Dex Entry No. 69 Wailmer: The Ball Whale Pokemon: Water Type. While this Pokémon usually lives in the sea, it can survive on land, although not too long. It loses vitality if its body becomes dried out.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.70 Wailord: The Float Whale Pokemon: Water Type. Evolved from Wailmer at LV:40. It breathes through nostrils that it raises above the sea. By inhaling to its maximum capacity, a Wailord can dive close to 10,000 feet beneath the waves.
They go to the Oceanic Museum, which is surrounded by Team Aqua. As they battle, they manage to save two Spheal from the two abusive Aqua members, so Ash and Reisa own one each on their own.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.112 Spheal: The Clap Pokemon: Ice and Water Type. It is completely covered with plushy fur. As a result, it never feels the cold even when it is rolling about on ice floes or diving in the sea.
Once they reach the second floor, they find Captain Stern. Ash then hands in the papers that Mr. Stone wants to give him.
"Ah! Those must be the parts I ordered from Mr. Stone of Devon. Thank you! That's great! We can prepare for our expedition now."
Just then, two more grunts appear as one of them says, "Hand over those parts."
"Who are you?" Captain Stern asks.
"They are Team Aqua, the group who wants to expand the sea." Mark replies.
"I will not let you get the parts." Ash says as he takes out Aron and Marill to battle a Golbat and a Mightyena. Aron and Marill evolve during the battle and win against the two Pokemon.
Johto Dex Entry No.33 Azumarill: The Aqua Rabbit Pokemon: Water and Fairy Type. Evolved from Marill at LV:18. The bubble-like pattern on its stomach helps it camouflage itself when it's in the water.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.54 Lairon: The Iron Pokemon: Steel and Rock Type. Evolved from Aron at LV:32. When two Lairon meet in the wild, they fight for territory by bashing into each other with their steel bodies. The sound of their collision carries for miles.
"Now what do we have here?" A man with a bandanna and a beard walks towards them.
"I came to see what was taking so long just to steal a few parts, and I find you wimps getting beat by this kid?"
"You are the boss of Team Aqua…" Ash says.
"Heh! That's quite a fierce expression for such a wee little scamp. That face tells me you're not just another mindless Trainer brat. The name is Archie. The rough-looking lot you see here are members of my team―Team Aqua."
Mark says, "Yeah, we know."
So tell me, boyo… Do you know that Pokémon, people, and all life in this world depend on the sea for life?"
"Sea of life?" Reisa asks. "So?"
"That's right. The sea is an irreplaceable treasure for every living thing on this planet. But with our selfish extravagance, humanity dirties the great ocean, destroying this source of all life… Day by day, we're all destroying our most precious resource! If we humans suffer from our actions, well, maybe we'll end up getting what we deserve. But what about the Pokémon in our world? The Pokémon that no longer have a place to live because we stole and soiled their seas? The Pokémon that won't have a place to raise their young and watch them grow? We are creating a world in which innocent Pokémon suffer as a result of our actions… And that is something that I can't forgive! That's why I came to a decision, see? The foolish actions of my fellow humans, the seas we have blighted, nature itself… I will return everything to its unspoiled beginnings!"
Ash just stares at him, he doesn't say a word.
"… Heh! It's not like me to talk so much. Never mind, little scamp… I'll withdraw for now and leave you be." He throws a Mega Stone at Ash, which he catches it.
"But understand this… Get in my way again, and you won't walk away unscathed next time. Remember that, at least!"
He turns to the other grunts, "We're moving out, lads!"
Not long after, they use Smokescreen to make their escape.
"So what now…" May asks in a terrified tone.
"We will have to stop him no matter what." Ash says as he looks at the mega stone.
"That is a Sharpedoite, why does he give you that?" Reisa asks.
"Maybe he has his reasons." Mark says.
Captain Stern thanks them for defending him, he takes him to look around the museum as his gratitude.
Now the group arrive at Route 10, and then they go to the Pokemon Center, only to find that Nurse Joy is missing, and then they find out that a Shiftry is responsible for this. So they try to find Nurse Joy, and with Ash's Nuzleef's help, they manage to find Nurse Joy, who is asked to help healing a Nuzleef. And thanks to Nuzleef and Shiftry working together to stop Team Rocket, Nuzleef is received a Leaf Stone so it can evolve into a Shiftry.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.24 Shiftry: The Wicked Pokemon: Grass and Dark Type. Evolved from Nuzleef with a Leaf Stone. It is said to arrive on chilly, wintry winds. Feared from long ago as the guardian of forests, this Pokémon lives in a deep forest where people do not venture.
On the way, they meet Team Rocket again, only to find that they stole the Light Stone that operates the Lighthouse, so they get it back and then they put the Light Stone back inside the Lighthouse. After that, they see two Pokemon who gets along with Pikachu.
"Wow, a Minun and a Pulsle, they are both cute." Max says.
"You are right." Ash says. And then Pikachu quickly befriends the two mouse and then the two want to join in the group.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.60 Pulsle: The Cheering Pokemon: Electric Type. It has the trait of cheering on its fellow Pokémon. By shorting out the electricity it releases from its paws, it creates pom-poms for cheering.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.61 Minun: The Cheering Pokemon: Electric Type. At a meeting of Pokémon academics, it was announced that simultaneous exposure to electricity from a Plusle and Minun will promote circulation and boost vitality.
At Route 10, they go inside the Trick House. But Max feels a little unease as he says, "It looks like we are being watched."
Ash opens the cupboard and a man falls off. He says, "How do you know I am here? Oh well, I am Trick Master. the Trick House I built will require both skill and wit to pass through, and that only the best would receive the prize. So you guys are here for the challenge?"
"Sure." Ash says.
They gets inside and meet a lot of mazes and tricky rooms, what shocks them is that one room, they find a Jigglypuff.
"Hey, I remember you..." Ash says.
Then Jigglypuff starts to sing, everyone besides Minami, Mark and Ash all fall asleep and being drawn.
"What the hell just happened?" Minami asks.
"I got used to it." He says as he watches Jigglypuff drawing everyone and running away.
After waking everyone up, they are laughing at the funny faces.
Reisa sighs, "How did that Jigglypuff keep following us no matter where we go?"
"Who knows?" Ash, Minami and Mark use towels to clean their face as they get outside the trick house.
"You past my test. As I said, here is your prize." The trick master gives each of them a Big Nugget. They keep to themselves as they leave the Trick House.
Then they check out the Cycling Road, Max can't ride it alone as Ash carries him. They fight some bikers and even stop Team Rocket from stealing their bikes. Pikachu also sends them flying.
Ash finally meets Archie, the Team Aqua Boss. And Archie also gives Ash a Sharpedite, why does he do that? Well, one reason is because he wants Ash to be on his side so he can help him fight Team Magma.
Next chapter will be the Muville Gym and the movie.
Ash's Current Pokemon:
Butterfree, Pikachu, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Azumarill, Espeon, Steelix, Mantine, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Beautifly, Dustox, Lotad, Shiftry, Taillow, Wingull, Gardevoir, Shroomish, Ninjask, Shedinja, Loudred, Makuhita, Nosepass, Sableye, Mawile, Lairon, Meditite, Plusle, Minun, Shapedo, Wailord, Corphish, Lileep, Anorith, Milotic, Spheal, Gorebyss, Relicanth, Latias, Latios, Gallade, 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, Sharpedo, Corphish, Wingull, Huntail, Spheal
May's Current Pokemon:
Torchic, Beautifly
Mark's Current Pokemon:
Blaziken, Lucario, Breloom, Makuhita, Meditite
Minami's Current Pokemon:
Primarina, Carbink, Mawile