Pokemon: Adventures in Alola
Chapter 7: That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!
Ash and Denise leaves Professor Kukui's house for Pokemon School with Pikachu, Popplio and Rotom.
"See you later!"Ash remarked.
"Bye Professor Kukui!"Denise commented.
Along the way, the group spot a Litten looking at them.
"That is a Litten, Ash and Denise."Rotom replied.
"A Litten, huh?"Ash said with a smile. "I think we have seen Litten lots of time already, haven't we?"
"Pika."Pikachu agreed.
"It's also a starter pokemon like Popplio and Rowlet."Denise admitted.
Popplio spoke in agreement.
"Litten the Fire Cat Pokemon. A Fire type."Rotom said. "Litten show few emotions and prefer being alone. It takes time to build any level of trust."
Litten approached up to Ash.
"Hey, what's up?"Ash asked as he bend down.
Litten began to snuggle onto Ash's knees affectionately.
"Maybe the little guy is hungry."Denise suggested.
Ash took out his small container from his bag pack and revealed a croquette sandwich.
"Check it out, it's a croquette sandwich."Ash said and broke a little piece for Litten. "Here you go, it's great."
Suddenly Litten jumped up and took the rest of the sandwich.
Ash grabbed Litten's tail, but Litten retaliated with Fury Swipes.
"Ash!"Denise said in shock.
Litten runs off as Pikachu accidentally shocks Ash with Thunderbolt.
Popplio fired Bubble Beam at Litten, but Litten quickly dodged the attack.
"Hold it!"Rotom protested.
Rotom tried to stop Litten but got kicked away.
Then Litten made it's escape.
"What a sneaky cat."Denise said in disproval.
Ash dropped his head down in shame.
"Not to worry, Ash."Denise assured while tapping Ash's head. "You can have some of my rice balls for lunch."
Ash hugged Denise causing Popplio to get squashed.
"Thank you!"Ash cried in joy. "Your the best friend in the whole world!"
Denise blushed and sweat dropped in embarrassment.
At the Pokemon School...
Ash and Denise told their classmates about their encounter with Litten.
"Wow, so you both finally met that Litten."Mallow complemented.
"Is it your friend?"Ash asked.
"Litten comes up, asking for food like Bounsweet does, it's so cute."Mallow giggled. "I love it when it does that."
"I fall for it every time!"Lana remarked.
Lana's Popplio let out a happy respond.
"It is cute but it is pretty stubborn."Denise stated.
Poppy nodded in agreement.
Pikachu frowned. "Pikachu."
"I don't think it's so cute!"Ash complained and sobbed as he showed the piece of his stomach. "Ugh, that's how I lost most of my croquette sandwich."
"You mean Litten stole it?"Lana asked.
"You got it."Ash responded while looking down.
"Obviously, Lana."Denise said with a frown.
Lana chuckled sheepishly.
"Sounds like our Litten alright."Lana agreed.
Mallow nodded in respond.
"Litten's not the kind who enjoys dealing with people."Sophocles explained. "It takes a long time for it to warm up to Trainers, too! They say it's not your average pokemon."
"So it's not so friendly at first?"Ash said.
"Precisely, what I explained to Ash earlier."Rotom admitted.
"Wow, you could say Litten is the lone star of pokemon, huh?"Mallow commented. "It always seems to be hanging around at our restaurant."
"I see it in the market too."Kiawe stated. "It steals all kinds of berries from the stands."
"Maybe Litten is just lost and needs a little guidance."Denise suggested.
"Still Litten is so incredibly cute, I just can't get angry at it."Mallow chuckled.
"So do you have a plan to deal with Litten?"Kiawe asked.
"So much to teach it!"Ash scowled angrily. "You don't mess with a guy's sandwich!"
"Pikachu."Pikachu replied.
"Wait teach it?"Lillie asked. "What are you talking about?"
"Uh, I know just what to do!"Ash responded and took out a pokeball. I'll catch it!"
This caused Mallow, Lana, Lillie, Sophocles, Kiawe and Denise to stare at Ash in surprise.
"Pika pika!"Pikachu cheered.
Afterwards...
Professor Kukui, Ash and Denise were walking in the market place holding some groceries that they bought.
Popplio was eating an aspear berry while Denise held her.
"All we have left is divine soap."Professor Kukui stated looking at his grocery list.
"Yeah, what kind?"Ash asked.
"Tub, tile, windows, kitchen cleaners and refills."Professor Kukui replied.
Ash and Denise spotted Litten running past.
"Bzzt!"Rotom said. "A Litten sighting!"
"Hey, wait up!"Ash protested as he started running.
"Ash!"Denise called out.
Ash and Denise started running after Litten.
"Ash, Denise, what's the problem?"Professor Kukui asked.
"Allow me to explain."Rotom responded.
Ash, Denise, Pikachu and Popplio notice Litten was no longer in sight.
"Hey, where did it go?"Ash asked.
"Pikachu."Pikachu said.
"Want to buy some berries?"Anela asked.
"No thank you, we are looking for a Litten."Denise answered. "Have you seen one?"
The old lady simply smiled before Ash and Denise notice Litten eating three sliced apple pieces on a small plate.
"There it is!"Ash growled.
Litten and Ash glared at each other.
"Now you two play nice."Anela stated as she gave an oran berry to Litten.
"Huh?"Ash said. "You give it food?"
"In Alola, nature's bounty is for sharing."the old woman commented.
Litten placed the oran berry in it's mouth.
"Now dear don't eat too fast."Anela instructed and looked at the two trainers. "I love to feed Litten."
"Litten must trust you to feed it."Denise responded.
Litten ran away as Professor Kukui and Rotom walked up to the group.
"Does this Litten come here a lot?"Professor Kukui asked.
"All the time, I have it everyday."Anela replied. "Honestly I think Litten enjoys looking out for me. That's why I have berries waiting when it comes by for a visit."
"That's very sweet of Litten."Denise remarked.
"So let me guess I'd say Litten made off with some of your food, didn't it?"Anela asked.
"It sure did, my croquette sandwich specially made."Ash said with a frown.
"Ash, I can make you another one."Professor Kukui reminded.
"Beside it's the first time Litten stole from you so relax."Denise complemented.
"I haven't the slightest idea as to where Litten lives but it certainly is a dear."Anela stated.
Meanwhile...
Litten goes inside an old abandoned house and greets an old Stoutland lying on a sofa.
Litten hands over the berry Anela gave it and Stoutland eventually eats the Berry.
Afterwards, the two go outside where Stoutland teaches Litten how to fire off an attack.
Later that Night...
Litten was curled up sleeping with Stoutland but has a dream where it was walking along a dark path with three dark figures.
Soon things brighten up as Litten imagined itself flying on top of Stoutland's back.
But the dream again darkens as Litten falls into a pit where Stoutland was its usual self.
Litten wakes up worried, but then cheers up.
The Next Day...
Ash and Denise said good-bye to their companions after the school bell rang.
"See you!"Ash remarked.
"Bye!"Denise chuckled.
"Pikachu!"Pikachu giggled.
Popplio smiled while waving at Lana's Popplio, who waved back at her.
The heroes began heading back to Professor Kukui's house.
On the way, they spotted Litten, who has a Berry in its mouth and was being cornered by the Persian on the edge of a cliff.
"Hey, it's Litten."Ash said.
"And it looks like his in trouble."Denise commented with a frown.
"That pokemon is a Persian."Rotom responded.
"Persian?"Ash asked. "But wait it's not like any Persian I've seen before."
"Let me show you, Ash."Rotom answered and showed data of an Alolan Persian."I'm sure you're familiar with this Persian, but an Alolan Persian looks different."
"Wow, the Alolan Persian looks different."Ash stated.
"The Alolan Persian is a dark type."Rotom admitted.
Persian hits Litten with Fury Swipes causing Ash and Denise to come down.
"Leave Litten alone!"Denise demanded.
"For a single berry, your being way to rush!"Ash snapped.
Persian launched an attack on Ash and Denise before turning back to Litten.
"That's it, Poppy use Ice Beam!"Denise ordered.
Popplio fired Ice Beam at Persian, making it's claws get frozen by the attack.
"Now Pikachu use Thunderbolt!"Ash ordered.
Pikachu fired Thunderbolt at Persian.
Persian quickly made it's escape.
The group notice Litten walking weakly while holding the berry in it's mouth.
"Litten are you, okay?"Ash asked.
"Litten has taken lots of damage."Rotom stated.
"Litten, you can't go away like this."Denise reminded.
Litten continued walking and then winced causing it to drop the berry from it's mouth.
"Let me carry you."Ash suggested as he bend down.
Litten bit Ash's hand and tried to pick up the berry, but Pikachu and Popplio told it to come with them.
"I understand, it's yours right?"Ash said.
Ash brought the sitrus berry to Litten, who took it with it's claws.
"Look, I'm not trying to take it away from you."Ash reminded.
"Litten, we are not going to hurt you."Denise assured softly. "We are just going to take you to the Pokemon Center."
Ash picked up Litten causing it to complain.
"Litten, come on!"Ash stated. "We are taking you to the pokemon center, I'm not gonna let go of you!"
Denise, Popplio and Pikachu follow after Ash.
"Rotom, grab Litten's Berry."Ash ordered.
"As you wish."Rotom responded and picked up the berry.
"Ow!"Ash groaned. "Quit biting me!"
Denise sighed in disappointment.
At the Pokemon Center...
Litten was given a Heliolisk collar.
"Nurse Joy, what is that?"Ash asked.
"It's called a Heliolisk Collar."Nurse Joy responded. "I put it there to make sure Litten doesn't lick its wounds."
"Wow."Ash said.
"Heliolisk Collar, data input complete."Rotom replied.
"Looking good, Litten."Ash chuckled.
Pikachu smiled. "Pikachu."
Litten stared at Ash with an unhappy expression before looking away.
"His frowning expression reminds me a bit of Paul's."Denise thought in amusement.
Popplio goes up to Litten and smiled causing the fire cat pokemon to hiss at her.
"Alright Ash, your next."Nurse Joy said.
"Huh?"Ash asked in confusion.
"Litten is not the only one, who got hurt."Nurse Joy reminded.
"Your right."Ash agreed and looked at his arms. "Check out the scratches."
Unhappy, Litten dashed out with the berry before Nurse Joy was able to treat Ash's scratches.
"Litten, wait!"Denise called out.
"Hey, stop!"Ash ordered.
"Ash, Denise, try to make sure Litten doesn't over do it."Nurse Joy admitted.
"Right!"Ash and Denise said in unison.
Ash and Denise chased after Litten, passing Kiawe and Charizard as they entered.
"All that for a croquette sandwich?"Kiawe said in surprise.
Charizard let out a growl.
Ash, Denise and Pikachu chased after Litten.
"Come on Litten, stop!"Ash demanded.
"Watch out for the..."Denise started.
Litten attempted to jump through a fence but the collar prevented it from squeezing through.
"...fence."Denise finished while sweat dropping.
Litten dropped on the floor and Ash picked it up.
"Will you listen to me, please?"Ash questioned with a frown. "From now on, no running away, not doing what you're told is only hurting you."
Later that night at Professor Kukui's house...
Ash and Denise showed Litten to Professor Kukui.
"So you two brought that Litten here?"Professor Kukui asked.
"Well, it's just for tonight, so would it be too much to ask?"Ash said while holding Litten.
"Litten looks in rough shape, but so do you."Professor Kukui commented.
"You mean these? No big deal."Ash answered with a smile.
"We'll take good care of Litten."Denise assured. "Not to worry, Professor."
A while later, Ash, Denise and Professor Kukui sat down to eat supper.
Denise handed Litten a small bowl filled with spicy red poffins.
"These poffins are treats I usually make back home."Denise explained kindly. "I hope you love them."
Litten takes a small bite on a poffin and happily started eating them.
"Good thing, I chose a spicy flavour."Denise giggled. "Your a tough one like my Luxray."
Afterwards...
Ash noticed Litten's frustration at the collar and takes the collar off.
"Don't lick those wounds."Ash reminded. "How's that?"
Litten purred and smiled at Ash.
"Good, I'm glad."Ash stated and sits down with Litten on his lap.
"Look, I don't know what's been going on with you, but I wish you could just trust us more."Ash admitted. "I think your awesome and Dennie seems to like you. The lady at the market's your friend and you've got your other friends to cheer for you too."
Litten slowly closed his eyes.
"And your Ember attack?"Ash chuckled. "I really felt that."
Ash notice Litten has fallen asleep.
"Good night, Litten."Ash replied.
In Denise's Bedroom...
Denise and Popplio were fast asleep in their bed.
But then they hear a sound of a door opening causing them to wake up.
"Is someone going out?"Denise asked.
Popplio gave a small respond.
Denise and Popplio went out of their room and saw a sleeping Ash and Pikachu standing at the the opened door.
The duo notice Litten was running away.
"Ash, you just let Litten go out!"Denise snapped.
Ash opened his eyes fully and became alarmed.
"What did I do?!"Ash said in shock.
Outside...
Ash and Denise started chasing after Litten.
"Where is Litten going?"Ash asked.
"Well, it's definitely not the marketplace."Denise stated.
"Data not complete!"Rotom said. "Things for recovery, require lots of sleep and mass of strength!"
Litten arrived at the old house and goes inside.
"What is this?"Ash asked.
"It looks like an old abandoned house."Denise commented.
"Data incomplete!"Rotom stated. "Data incomplete!"
Litten sees Stoutland was asleep on the sofa and Litten gives Stoutland the berry.
Ash and Denise entered with Pikachu, Popplio and Rotom and sees Stoutland.
"A Stoutland."Ash said in surprise.
"Lillipup's final evolution?"Denise asked.
"It is and getting on in years, I'd say."Rotom answered.
"I wonder if Litten has been stealing food for Stoutland?"Ash suggested.
"That must be why, Ash."Denise admitted gently.
"Guess your dinner is a little late, sorry Stoutland."Ash apologised. "See Litten got into a fight, so we all went to my place to rest and Dennie gave Litten some poffins to cheer it up."
Ash looked at Litten.
"Litten, I was hoping I can catch you so you would be in our team."Ash commented. "But now that I have seen what your doing, it was a bad plan."
"Let's head back, Ash."Denise replied. "Professor Kukui would grow worried."
"Right."Ash answered with a nod. "The next time we come visit, we'll bring some food for you. We can visit, can't we, Litten?"
"And I'll bring extra poffins for all us to enjoy."Denise chuckled.
Litten stared at Ash and Denise with a surprised expression.
Suddenly Litten, Stoutland, Pikachu and Popplio got alarmed.
"What's going on?"Ash asked.
"It appears there's something approaching."Rotom complemented.
"Look who it is."Denise said with a glare.
The group looked up to see Persian at the top before jumping down.
"Ugh, the Alolan Persian."Ash groaned.
Persian prepared to fire an attack.
"Let's move out!"Denise suggested.
Ash, Denise, Rotom, Litten, Stoutland, Pikachu and Popplio as Persian fired his attack.
"Such persistence."Rotom responded."There's no doubt Persian's here for revenge!"
"He doesn't deserve an apology for hurting Litten."Denise reminded bitterly.
Ash and Denise notice Litten was in front of Stoutland.
"Take it easy."Ash instructed.
Pikachu, Popplio and Litten moved forward ready to fight.
"Why don't just give up?"Ash questioned with a glare.
Persian walked slowly while smirking at the group.
"Okay, Pikachu now Thunderbolt!"Ash ordered.
"Poppy use Ice Beam!"Denise ordered.
Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Popplio uses Ice Beam and Litten used Ember but Persian dodged the attacks.
Persian jumps up and tries to attack Stoutland, but before it could attack Stoutland with its claws Ash blocks the attack for Stoutland and gets scratched in the process.
"Few scratches aren't going to hurt me."Ash remarked.
Denise sighed in relief.
Persian tried to attack Litten who dodged and retaliated with Ember.
But the attack proves to be ineffective as Persian simply broke it apart with it's claws.
Stoutland barked at Litten to use a more powerful Ember as it did previously when training.
Litten began to gather fire energy on it's back which creates an Ember large enough to send the Persian running away with it's tail on fire.
"Yeah!"Ash cheered. "Alright!"
"Pika!"Pikachu chuckled.
"You chased it away!"Rotom said.
"Great job, Litten!"Denise complemented sweetly. "You showed that bully who's boss."
Popplio happily clapped.
Ash began to wince from the scratches that Persian gave him.
Litten smirked smugly at Ash before going up to Stoutland and meowed happily.
"I detect a happy ending except for you not catching Litten."Rotom commented.
"What's more important that Litten can now help Stoutland without getting harmed."Denise admitted with a smile.
"See you later Litten, I'll come visit tomorrow and I'll bring you a whole bunch of food!"Ash called out.
Then Ash and Denise walked away from Litten and Stoutland to head back home.
The Next Morning...
Ash and Denise headed to the abandoned house holding bags of foods.
The heroes went inside the abandoned house.
"Hey Litten, Alola."Ash greeted.
The heroes notice Litten and Stoutland were no where to be seen.
"They're gone?"Denise said in confusion.
"Litten!"Ash shouted. "Litten!"
In the Marketplace...
Ash and Denise told Anela what happened yesterday and they didn't see Litten this morning.
"I see...so that's what happened."Anela replied as she picked up a fruit.
"I feel like it's my fault."Ash said with a regretful look. "It must've been something bad that I did."
Denise sighed. "If we both knew that Persian would follow us, this wouldn't have happened."
"Pokemon are pokemon and people are people."Anela stated as she cut the fruit. "One being's world isn't exactly the same as the others so don't go blaming yourselves."
Anela placed the sliced berry on a small plate and put it on the ground.
"Litten's living under the same Alolan sky as the two of you."Anela complemented. "I'm sure Litten's doing just fine."
"I guess your right."Denise replied.
Ash smiled in agreement.
Litten appeared behind Anela to get the piece of fruit.
Ash, Pikachu, Denise, Popplio and Rotom became surprise at the sudden appearance of Litten.
"Litten!"Ash and Denise said in unison.
"Pika!"Pikachu gasped.
Popplio gave a happy respond.
"What do you know?"Rotom commented.
"What did I tell you?"Anela asked kindly. "Dear Litten, I heard you moved."
Litten meowed at Anela before looking at Ash and Denise.
Then the Fire Cat Pokemon takes the piece of fruit and runs off into the distance as Ash and Denise watched.
Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter:)
Denise's Team
Popplio 'Poppy' (Female): Bubble Beam, Ice Beam, Hyper Voice and Hidden Power
Pikipek (Male): Pluck, Bullet Seed and Double Team
