The Ultimate Talent Star may have ended, but that doesn't mean the journey is over. Our heroes are now on their way to Silver Hills so that Ichigo can compete in the Johto League.
"It won't be long now." Ichigo said.
"All we have to do is get through the valley and we'll reach the Johto League in no time." Rukia said.
"I'm so excited. I can't wait to see how it goes." Orihime said.
"Easy. You're not the one that will be competing." Rukia said. Suddenly, she came to a stop as she felt something. "What was that?"
"Something wrong?" Ichigo asked.
"I thought I felt…" Rukia didn't get to finish it as they felt a blast of cold wind hit them and they were practically freezing.
Pokemon
Every trainer has a choice
To listen to that voice inside
I know the battles maybe long
Winners may have come and gone
I will carry on
Yeah, this dream will last forever
This dream will never die
We will rise to meet the challenge every time
(Advance challenge)
Yeah, this dream keeps us together
This shows that you and I
Will be the best that the world's ever seen
Cause we will always follow this dream
Pokemon
(Ichigo's voice): Jynx, You Owe Me
All of them were really surprised by that attack. They did their best to resist the cold wind, but they were starting to freeze.
"We better get out of this or we're going to turn to ice." Chad said.
"Over here." Rukia said as they all hurried over to some trees for cover. All of them ducked behind them and covered from the cold wind.
"What the heck was that?" Ichigo said as they all tried to get the ice off of them.
"It felt like the attack known as Icy Wind." Rukia said.
"Absol…" Absol became alert as he sensed something. Everyone kept their guard up, but they all were surprised as they saw something appear right in front of them.
"Jynx!"
"It's a Jynx!" Rukia said.
"A what?!" Orihime said.
"A Jynx. It's an ice and psychic-type pokemon." Rukia said. "This is perfect. I've always wanted to have a Jynx." She pulled out a pokeball and was getting ready to catch it. However, Jynx didn't look really happy.
"Jynx!" Jynx launched an Ice Beam at them, but all of them moved out of the way and avoided the attack.
"Why is it attacking us?" Orihime said.
"I'm not sure, but if it wants a battle, it will get one." Ichigo said as Absol stepped forward and was ready to battle.
"Ichigo, wait." Rukia said. "Take a good look at that Jynx." He looked and saw she was covered in scratches and such. "That Jynx looks like it's already been through a lot of battling. Besides, I said I was going to catch it!"
"Are you serious?!" Ichigo said as he couldn't believe Rukia would step in like that just because she wants to catch it. She made it sound like it was urgent. "Catching it aside, you're right. Did something happen with it." Jynx didn't give them the chance to think about it as it used Icy Wind again, but they all moved out of the way. Jynx was going to keep attacking, but she looked like she used a lot of energy. Jynx could barely stay up anymore and collapsed.
"Is it okay?" Chad asked.
"Jynx looks like it needs some help." Rukia said as she hurried over to her side and did what she could to help Jynx. They set up a small place for Jynx to get some rest and Rukia treated some of Jynx's injuries.
"Is Jynx going to be okay?" Orihime asked.
"I think so. Looks like Jynx just collapsed from exhaustion." Rukia said. "Still, what did this? Did these injuries come from a battle or something else?" Thanks to Rukia, Jynx was healing and was starting to wake up. "There you are. Feeling better?"
"Jynx?" Jynx was able to get up, but still seemed on guard with what was going on around her.
"Take it easy. You're still in bad shape." Rukia said.
"Jynx, can you tell us what happened to you?" Orihime said, but Jynx wasn't sure to even trust them. Jynx just got up and ran off.
"Hey! Come back!" Rukia said as she went after her.
"Let's go." Ichigo said as all of them followed after them. Despite the fact that Jynx was unconscious a while ago, she was able to keep running. Rukia was staying close to her and saw Jynx go in through a small cave that was almost hidden.
"You're not ditching me as easy as you think." Rukia said as she went in after Jynx.
"Rukia, wait!" Orihime called out as she and the others hurried after her, but they lost sight of her.
"Where'd she go?" Chad questioned.
"She's probably just ahead of us." Ichigo said as they all ran past the cave and left Rukia alone without even knowing it.
….
Rukia
Rukia continued to follow Jynx through the cave. She was wondering where Jynx was even going and was doing her best to stay as close to Jynx as she could. Jynx exited the passage and stood over something. Rukia was a little curious as to what was going on.
"Is there something down there?" Rukia said as she felt cold air. "It's sort of cold in here." Rukia looked and saw she and Jynx were on a ledge. She looked down and saw it was some sort of ice cavern, but that's not all she saw. She saw a whole bunch of Jynx and something else.
"Gengar!" There was a Gengar down there and the Jynx were acting like it was some sort of king, but they all seemed miserable. One Jynx handed Gengar some food and Gengar took it.
"A Gengar with a whole bunch of Jynx?" Rukia said. She looked over to the one she came with and that Jynx looks like she was angry. "Hold on. Does that Gengar have anything to do with you?"
"Jynx…" Jynx couldn't forget it. Gengar showed up and overpowered all of them. Ever since that happened, Gengar acted like the owner of this place and mistreated all of the Jynx. This Jynx tried to stand against Gengar, but it went badly.
"I think I'm starting to get it. You want that Gengar out of here." Rukia said. "Of course, we would have to figure out how. Since Gengar is a ghost-type, you're at a disadvantage." Jynx didn't care about that. Jynx was ready to go down there right now, but Rukia grabbed her arm and stopped her. "I understand you want to do something about that Gengar, but you're at a disadvantage at the moment." Jynx was still assistant on going.
"Gengar?" Gengar could hear the commotion and spotted them. "Gengar!"
"Not good." Rukia said as she noticed they were spotted. Gengar went on the attack as it used Night shade at them, but Rukia and Jynx ducked back into the passage way before the attack could hit and made a run for it so that Gengar wouldn't get them.
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Outisde
Rukia and Jynx were able to make it outside before Gengar could do anything.
"That Gengar certainly doesn't like to be bothered." Rukia said.
"Rukia! There you are!" Rukia looked and saw Ichigo and the others were able to find her. "We thought we lost you." Ichigo said.
"Great timing, guys." Rukia said. "I might need your help something." Rukia took a moment and explained to them what's been going on.
"A Gengar has taken over their home?" Orihime asked.
"Yeah and it seems to be mistreating the Jynx. They all looked miserable." Rukia said. "I call that Gengar a jerk, but that would be putting it nicely. This kind of behavior I find deplorable."
"We have to do something." Orihime said.
"You're right. It's just one pokemon. I'm sure we can handle it." Ichigo said.
"Wait a minute. I think it's best that we leave Jynx to handle this." Rukia said. All of them were surprised to hear Rukia say that. So was Jynx. "This is Jynx's home, Jynx's problem. It's only fitting that this one be the one to fix it. Of course, I would be willing to help."
"Jynx…" Jynx was a little surprised to hear that Rukia was willing to help. With Rukia's help, perhaps they just might be able to help the others from that Gengar.
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Gengar
Gengar kept on enjoying its time over the Jynx. They kept acting like they were Gengar's servants and Gengar was enjoying it.
"That's enough, Gengar. You should be ashamed of how you're acting." Gengar looked up and spotted Rukia and the others with Jynx. "You're done pushing these pokemon around." Rukia said.
"Jynx!" Jynx jumped down and was ready for a battle against Gengar. Gengar seemed annoyed, but went through with it. Something just to get it over with or to pass the time. Jynx started this battle by using Ice Beam, but Gengar jumped and avoided it. After that, Gengar came right down with a strong kick and knocked Jynx back.
"So that Gengar can use Mega Kick. This could be a little difficult." Rukia said. Jynx tried using Icy Wind, but Gengar disappeared under the ground. Jynx looked around and tried to find it, but Gengar appeared behind and attacked Jynx from the back.
"What was that?!" Orihime said.
"Phantom Force. A difficult move to doge. No wonder that Gengar was able to take over this place." Rukia said. Gengar wasn't done yet as Gengar used Double Team and had copies of it surrounding Jynx. All of them had their eyes glow and was about to use Night Shade and Jynx didn't know what to do.
"Jynx, Teleport out of there!" Rukia called. Jynx understood and it was just like they were already trainer and pokemon. Jynx teleported out of the way as the attack was used and all the copies with Gengar got hit with the real one being revealed. Jynx appeared behind Gengar and blasted it with Ice Beam. After that one attack, Gengar got scared and ran off.
"How about that. Gengar only wants to battle when it can win, but gets scares when it gets attacked." Ichigo said.
"Can dish it out, but can't take it." Chad said. Seeing that Gengar gone, all the Jynx cheered as they saw it leave. Rukia looked down at the Jynx that just battled and felt really happy for it. Jynx looked up to Rukia and knew it only won that battle because Rukia stepped in like that. Jynx wouldn't have pulled it off if Rukia didn't give some sort of command.
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Outside
With that problem taken care of, Rukia and the others hit the road again. They got out of the cavern and made their way to the Johto League again.
"Rukia, I thought you wanted to catch a Jynx?" Orihime said.
"I did, but things were finally going good for them. I didn't want to ruin it." Rukia said as they kept going, but Chad looked behind him.
"You might want to look at this." Chad said. All of them stopped and turned around to see the same Jynx following them. Something inside her was saying that she and Rukia would make a great team.
"Do you want to come with us, Jynx?" Rukia said.
"Jynx!" Jynx was real happy to go with Rukia. Rukia took out a pokeball and tossed it. Jynx went inside and was officially caught by her. "Yes!" She reached over and grabbed it. "I finally got my Jynx!"
"Nice work. It all worked out for everyone." Ichigo said.
Thanks to Rukia, the Jynx are living peacefully again. As a sign of gratitude, Rukia has made a new friend with this capture. With another pokemon along for the ride, our heroes head for the Johto League.
To Be Continued….
