Pokemon Story: A Normal Journey
~Ash takes a research trip to Alola to investigate the Regional Variants. Intrigued by the Island Challenge he sets out to explore a brand-new region while growing up as a trainer and as a person along the way. Fortunately for him, there is no prophecy or duty for him. That's the other kid's job…~
~Another 12~
(INTERMISSION CHAPTER)
'That guy… he's different…'
He walked by Route 7, thinking on his encounter he had in Akala Island recently. He met a boy no older than 11 that thoroughly defeated him and his partner.
'Sun… that's a name I'll remember…'
Gladion walked by the seaside, side by side with his companion. The Pokemon walked on all four looking at the horizon.
"What do you think, Null?"
The Pokemon besides him, a chimera like creature, turns towards him and snarls behind its mask.
"You're right, we have to keep Lillie safe" Gladion stops and turns to his companion. The creature leans toward Gladion and he holds his hand out. The creature leaned into the gesture without doubt.
The Aether heir strokes the Pokémon's neck and sighs "How did he beat us…?"
A ringing noise went off and Gladion had to sigh. From his pocket he pulls out a Poke gear and places it on his ears.
"What is it?"
"Come back to Po Town. Things are about to get interesting"
With a click the conversation ended. Gladion glares at the device before throwing it to the sea "To hell with them… I'll get stronger another way…"
The Pokemon by his side growls affectively at him.
"You're right; we'll get stronger… together" The boy looks to the sky "We need to complete our team… to get strong Pokemon so no one can stop us! After that we head over to Ula'ula Island…"
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Blue eyes stare up to the sky, looking for something that was there moments ago…
"Sun, what is it?"
Sun looks down to see Hau, looking inquisitively at him "Nothing, I thought I saw something in the sky…"
"In the sky?" Hau looks up and covers his eyes from the sun "I don't see anything, maybe a Pokemon?"
Sun shakes his head "It felt… weirder…"
"Well… can't be weirder than that Ultra Wormhole gimmick they told us about" Hau shrugs, not caring about that "I'm more worried about our coming battle with Olivia!"
Sun turns to his friend with a smile "Nervous about losing?"
"Not a chance!" Hau smirks back at him, challenge burning in his eyes "We've been training with Torracat for a while now! We're stronger than ever!"
"Not beating my Primarina, that's for sure" Sun brags at him, expecting the reaction…
"What!? Brionne evolved so soon!?" Hau gawks at him "No way! I wanna train harder than ever now!"
With that Hau runs away, quickly followed by Torracat who could only sigh at his trainer's enthusiasm.
Hau ran towards the Pokemon Center, ready to pick up his Pokemon when at the door one of the clerks pointed him to the video phones.
Hau walks to it and picks up, wondering who could be calling…
Hala's face pops up in the screen "Hau! How is it going, boy?"
"Grandpa!" Hau smiles at the surprise call of his grandfather "Everything's okay! I got my Grassium Z from Mallow so I'm set to go! Ready to battle Olivia!"
"I see, never let your guard down! You're still a newbie as far as I'm concerned!"
"Grandpa!"
"So have you caught any new Pokemon?"
Hau brightens at that "Yeah! I got five Pokemon! Torracat, Pikachu, Eevee, Noibat and Komala!"
"I see that you have gathered an interesting team. Have you got any idea about what to evolve that Eevee?"
"Haven't thought about that" Hau ponders on that "But I think when the time comes I'll know for sure!"
"A good mind-set, Hau. Think things thoroughly before acting. I'm proud, you've grown much in such short time"
"Yeah I know! I think I'll be ready to tackle Ash again by the end of this Grand Trial!" Hau tells his grandfather, feeling pumped up about it.
Hala laughs heartily at that "I wouldn't be so sure about that! Ash has started his own trials and owns a few Z-Crystals as well!"
"What!?" Hau's eyes widen at that "I lost my advantage!"
"Not even taking in account that he already completed Melemele Grand Trial and is on his way to Akala…"
Hau jumps back at that "I can't slack off then!" Hau looks at him and waves "I'm going to train! Can't get side-tracked here! Sun is already stronger than me!"
With that Hau runs from the Pokemon Center, not before retrieving his Pokemon.
Hala was left on the phone, looking as Hau ran into the distance…
"That boy…"
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Deep in a lab, a man in his late forties looks over a few reports. A few of his underlings came through the door, carrying some files.
"Sir, the files you asked for"
The man looks up from the reports and takes his glasses, rubbing the bridge of his nose "Leave them in the desk, I'm kind of busy"
"As you wish" One of them walks to the desk while another one steps up.
"Sir, the President wonders about that project"
"Tell Lusamine that I'm progressing as fast as I can, but by the end of the week it should be on working order"
"We'll tell her that, Faba, sir"
With that they leave the man alone again to his own thoughts.
Faba looks at the door and sighs, before turning to the files he requested… "That Gladion… daring to steal one of our prided Type:Full…"
He looks over the files, a man-made creature designed to confront Ultra Beasts. The Ultimate Creation in that sense. Capable of taking on any typing in existence, Type:Full was supposed to be the perfect Pokemon.
At least in theory.
Then the first one that was created… it had things that could be made better, but it was fully functional except for the RKS System. And thus, its codename was changed to Type:Null.
It was then that it vanished one day. No trace of it was found, except for the leg that kept it chained in their labs…
It was then that a second creature was needed to be created. This time a few features were upgraded and the RKS was implanted correctly this time.
This specimen was more advanced, though its instincts ran rampant, much like its predecessor. It had to be restrained through the use of a mask. Its power would be diminished, but it would be contained enough for them to research… to obtain the true Type:Full instead of a Type:Null like the others.
But then that brat Gladion came by and stole their creation. He vanished of the map and Aether Paradise was left without an Ultra Beast killer.
The new one is in its final stages of growth; it would be ready in a few months if everything went well… but the ire that the thought of Gladion brought on Faba actually kept distracting him.
"That damn boy…" Faba crumbles the papers in anger "He ruined years of research with his stupid stunt… I ought to kill him… if it wasn't for the President's orders…"
Faba grunts as he looks to the door. He walks out of his office in the underground lab of Aether Paradise. He looks either way, feeling something shift in the air…
"What… What is this feeling…?" The scientist sighs and shakes his head, dismissing the notion. He walks away, not seeing the small hole that tried to come to life, but failed in the end…
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Keith looks at his Pokemon, all gathered for training.
His Frogadier by far the most successful in this training session. He managed to teach it Ice Beam, a good counter against Grass Type Pokemon. Along that, Keith knows that Frogadier is close to evolution.
Quagsire was close to mastering Hydro Pump, which was more than he could say for Suicune.
Suicune's training seems stale compared to his comrades. The Aurora Pokemon barely made progress with Hydro Pump and that was leaving Keith on the fence.
From young age he knew that training Pokemon was his call. Fully evolving his partner, Piplup, and training a veritable army of water type Pokemon certainly sealed the deal.
He quickly jumped ranks in Ferrum and became a League Master, a guide and leader to the region. His speciality in Water Type Pokemon was rare, at least in Ferrum, so it was a boon.
Then last year, a trainer beat all the League Masters. Keith stood no chance while his comrades, Elinn and Travis, fared a bit better, even if the end result was the same.
Their direct superior, a Fighting Type Specialist called Glenn, could not hold this new challenger back and his team was defeated.
It was all on the Grand Master now, the leader of the region and unbeaten member of the Ferrum League, Alyssa, to take on the challenger.
Thankfully, her Pikachu kept strong and managed to put an end to this new Challenger's path.
It is worth mentioning, that she did using a Z-Move, a move that not only awed the crowd, but also destroyed the battlefield completely.
-Flashback-
The Challenger's Feraligatr, a beast that fought unbeaten through the League, stood in front of its trainer, baring it claws and fangs at a Pikachu in the other side of the battlefield.
The League's Grand Master, Alyssa, stared at the ferocious creature with confidence shining in her eyes "You have battled well, but this is where your journey ends!"
In the side-lines, Keith stares along the other Masters as the battle progressed. Never in the history of Ferrum has a trainer done what just happened.
Alyssa crosses her arms in front of her "This is our power!"
Then, to everyone's shock, she starts making some funny poses that resembles an idol's dancing moves. All the while, power builds up around herself. That same power, flows right into her Pikachu.
"Pika!"
Pikachu jumps into Alyssa's arms and she throws him into the sky "Feel the lightning coursing through our hearts! Pikachu, use Catastropika!"
Feraligatr could do nothing against that attack and was soundly defeated…
-Flashback End-
The Challenger promised to come back and win the League in their next season, leaving the rest of the league members uncomfortable with the warning.
So here he was, using his vacation time in order to train. His path was clear to him, to become stronger.
So, after all that, Keith wonders what's he's doing wrong with Suicune. Suicune would be a great powerhouse to have while battling this challenger in a rematch, that much he knew.
The sun is going down and Keith sighs in disappointment. He pulls out all of his Pokémon's Pokeball and recalls them "Come back guys, we've trained enough for now"
Keith walks to Suicune and strokes her head "Sorry girl… I don't know how to help you with your moves"
"Cune…" Suicune leans on the gesture.
Keith silently recalls her and starts walking to Koni-Koni City.
He enters the coastal city, the sound of the sea coming at him just like the sound the bustling crowd of tourists.
He walks to the local jewellery store and greets the clerk, a non-descript woman "Hello, I'm looking for Olivia, is she here? I came here earlier but she wasn't around"
The Clerk was interrupted before she could say anything "Olivia here! Whoa!" someone says from upstairs, Keith looks to the stairs and sweat drops at seeing the woman rolling to the ground.
He quickly approaches her and helps her up "Are you alright, Olivia?"
"I'm fine, don't worry!" The woman shakes her with a smile "I take it you came for it, right?"
Keith nods and accompanies her through the back door. There, he saw that he was in Olivia's workshop most likely.
The woman rummages through a box and finally brings out a bracelet "Here you go! I don't know where you got a Poni type Sparkling Stone, but it's yours!"
Keith takes a Z-Ring from Olivia and places it in his wrist "Honestly, one of my Pokemon found it by Melemele's coast"
"So what are you going to do?" Olivia asks him expectantly "Are you going to do the island challenge? I gave you my permission when you asked about learning Z-Moves"
"No, I'm here to specifically train my Pokemon, not for that" Keith shakes his head "But I want to take a look at this Water type Z-Move…"
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"No! That goes there!" Lisia scolds the decorator "It has to be perfect! Please be careful! You over there, those flowers should go to the lobby!"
"You should take it easy, Lisia" a voice calls from behind her.
Lisia turns around to see the Chief of the Pokemon Activity Committee "Mr Contesta!"
"It's good to see you again, Lisia" The man smiles at her "It's been some time since I've seen you in the circuit"
"It has" Lisia smiles at him "You had a safe trip?"
"It always is, fortunately" Raoul Contesta looks over the venue they received for this activity "I see that Alola is quite committed with this event"
"I know" Lisia turns around to see the place "This place is big, taking in account that it's not one of the biggest regions around"
"I know for a fact that this place usually hosts an interesting number of people. Also the commercial area that surrounds this place is perfect to host an event of this magnitude"
"It's remarkable!"
Both turn to see another one of their acquaintances "Mr Sukizo!"
The short man smiles at them "It's good to see you again, Lisia. Raoul, it's been some time" He jokes with them.
"I swear Mr Sukizo, I see you more than my family" Mr Contesta laughs heartily "Fortunately, Hoenn is taking a break in their contests for this events"
"Ah, you brought your family then?" Sukizo takes a guess.
Raoul nods "That's right, they're enjoying the beaches that Heahea City offer to us!"
"Heahea is very beautiful" Lisia agrees with the man "But… I like Melemele as well, it's less crowded I think"
"I get you" Raoul nods in understanding "Your fame can be quite difficult to deal, no?"
Lisia smiles at the man "So have you heard about our competitors this year?"
"I have, in fact I have a list right here" Mr Contesta brings out a paper that he shows to Lisia.
The niece of Wallace looks over the list and her eyebrows rise in surprise "I know many of them… but I wonder, where's the Princess of Hoenn?"
"Ah! May Maple is on her way here" Sukizo replies easily "She's part of the committee this year"
Lisia's eyes widen at that "She's not participating?" She sighs at the lost chance to battle her. She keeps looking at the paper and finds something odd about this… "Wait… there are thirty one names here… did you invite one coordinator less on purpose?"
"No, no! That is a surprise for this particular event" Mr Contesta explains "You see, Alola is a region where Pokemon and Humans work together for the betterment of their home. They're very traditional and thus many never had the possibility to experiment what Pokemon Contests are. So before the Contest Extraordinaire, there will be a local Tournament where amateurs can test our Contests or show the world what Alola is hiding!"
Lisia gapes at that "That has never been done before, but I don't get what it has to do with the missing coordinator"
Mr Sukizo steps up at that "The winner of the tournament gets an entry to the Contest Extraordinaire!"
"What!?"
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A plane soared through the sky in direction to Alola. Inside it, a young woman stared through the window.
The clouds were below them and she could only sigh in boredom…
A week ago, she got an important call from Mr Contesta. The Contest Extraordinaire would be held this year on Alola, a tropical Region that never hosted a Contest in its history.
It was shocking, but it was more shocking when they called her to be part of the committee, an important position while organizing the event.
More important, the position they adjourned her…
But she was relieved for this change of rhythm. Contests are great, and still are, but she had trouble projecting herself in the future…
A couple of loses recently, after her big win in her home region, left her a bit doubtful about her path in the future years.
May Maple sighs as she lays down on the seat "Everything will change this year…"
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Dartrix flew as fast as he could, trying to keep up with the powerful Charizard up ahead.
Charizard roars as he flies above the seas of Alola, his trainer firmly sat on his back. Pikachu sat in front of his trainer, looking to the sky in awe.
"We're making a good time" Ash cries out through the wind as he looks back to see Dartrix keeping up with them "Keep the good work, Dartrix! This is perfect for training!"
"Trix-Trix!"
"If you need any help, call out on the others!"
Dartrix sighs and keeps flying, sparing a glance above him to see giant bat-like creature that flew with them.
"Vern!" Noivern swoops from above and plays with another Pokemon, a gold feathered owl Pokemon.
"Noc! Owl!"
Ash decided for their trip towards Akala Island to take some of his Flying Type Pokemon for a ride, something that usually can't be due to his type of journeys.
"How's it going guys!?" Ash asks out to his other Pokemon.
To his side, he saw his trusty Staraptor flying at high speeds, challenging Ash's Unfezant.
He couldn't bring them all, but seeing as he would be travelling from island to island, he guessed that there would be chances to bring the rest of his flying type army.
Maybe telling Hala about his numerous flying type could have made him a Elite Four.
'Flying Type master Ash Ketchum, Elite Four of Alola… even if it does have a ring, I wouldn't want to leave Pikachu out of an important fight!'
After his training in Ten Carat Hill, he walked to Iki Town to bid Hala farewell.
The Kahuna and the townspeople saluted him and he flew away with his Charizard towards Hau'oli City, intent on recalling some of his old Pokemon.
A few hours later, here he was, flying through the Alolan Sea, ready to take on Akala Trials…
"Pika!"
Ash looks down, to see his partner looking into the distance. The Pallet Town Trainer looks in the same direction and sees in the distance a large island coming closer.
"We did it! We reached Akala Island!"
His Pokemon fly closer to him, Dartrix having the most difficulty and are recalled by their trainer, not before a simple message "We'll see each other soon, I promise…"
With that, Charizard and Dartrix fly in direction to Akala Island, expecting new trials, new challenges, new discoveries… a new adventure!
-BREAK-
Once again hello everyone! We reached the end of Melemele Arc! Thanks for everyone still reading! I really appreciate it!
We saw many snippets of what's to come!
Gladion makes his first formal appearance!
Sun shows that he's a training prodigy (or he knows that grinding early on is the way to train Pokemon) because his Brionne evolved into a Primarina in less than four chapters. Also Hau seems excited about the prospect of battling Ash!
Faba is shown working on the Type:Null that in the games Gladion gives to Sun (#uselessinfo) but there is a little tease there of future problems!
Keith also appears along his Suicune, still unsuccessfully trying to master Hydro Pump! But he still gets a Z-Ring! What can we expect!?
Lisia also meets up with Mr. Sukizo and Mr. Contesta! The Contest Extraordinaire is going to happen soon! And it is revealed that a contest will take place giving away a position in the most important coordinator event in the world!
BOMB! May will appear in this story! (Here comes the advanceshipping fans). She will play an interesting role, I think…
Also Ash brings out his Flying type Pokemon while travelling in between islands! A little trip with his Pokemon, something we'll see from time to time!
I'll make a little abstract of this arc!
Ash obtains the Normalium Z, Fightium Z and the Flynium Z.
Ash catches Rowlet.
Rowlet evolves into Dartrix.
Ash's Rivals: Hau, Hugh, Plumeria.
Ash's Travelling Companions: Keith, Lisia.
Ash beats Melemele Grand Trial.
Ash brings back: Hawlucha, Charizard, Noivern, Staraptor, Unfezant, Noctowl.
So… what can we expect of the Akala Island Arc? A series of twelve chapters that will cover the next three trials most likely. A little tease then!
Two new catches for Ash! (Yeah, this is for you, who asked about his catches!)
Keith will appear and more of his past will be revealed!
Plumeria and Ash will have a rematch!
Ash will meet a new rival!
Ash will meet a special Pokemon!
Ultra-Recon Squad will appear again!
The next voice actor revealed is Sun's!
-Sun: Ogata, Megumi (Shinji, Evangelion – Yukito/Yue, Cardcaptor Sakura) - New
-Lisia: Sakurai, Harumi (Yuri, Angel Beats – Mikado, To Love Ru)
Onto reviews now!
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blizzardblaze174: Wow, you really just jumped into things there with Plumeria attacking the UB recon squad and provoking them into battling both her and Ash. I sense Ash is going to have an impact on her and Team Skull as he did in the anime, since he's still very idealistic about the world. It makes me wonder how you are going to structure the league - are you going to make it like the anime, where it was meant for everybody to take part. In that case we may be seeing all of the trial captains, guzma, and for sure gladion, hau, and sun all meeting up at the league to pine for the title of champion. I really love that moment where Ash buts in with Rowlet using Ominous Wind. I'm a bit bummed out that we didn't get to see a bit more of god, but he already got enough screentime as one during the anime so I can't really complain. Plus it's justified since he's been around for quite some time and was trained by Hala even. Overall, this was a good chapter imo. Interested to see what happens next after this. Maybe Ash will meander about the island and just observe the flowers while training.
Me: Plumeria takes no shit from anyone, I back her up and apparently Ash does as well, temporarily at least. The league will be similar to what we saw in the anime but closer to the structure seen in past seasons. God Rowlet has ascended and has become something holier, Omni-God Dartrix! Rowlet had to battle at the same level of demand as Pikachu as at the beginning it was just the two of them, even now!
ARSLOTHES: I'm sorta hoping you pair Ash with someone like Lisia in this fic since I like a good background romance.
Me: That would be telling, but I'm going to set a little background for what we'll see.
True Master: Will Ash capture the same Rockruff in the anime?
Me: Nope, I said that his team was going to be different from the anime.
Reader: Thanks for the compliment. To think you would have God Rowlet evolve to God Dartrix. Really surprised Ash hasn't caught a Rockruff yet or any other pokemon for that matter. For an Alola dragon type would you rather give Ash Naganadel or Kommo-o? I'd prefer Naganadel because of its poison typing would give it an edge against its weakness of fairy types, specifically the Tapus. Also will Ash catch the baby Stufful for his own Bewear powerhouse? I would like to see an Ash with more then six pokemon like in Unova (but better handled) so can avoid being too predictable during full battles if the Alola league will have any. Sorry for the longer review then usual.
Me: God Rowlet evolved into Omni-God Dartrix now. About his catches, they're Akala Pokemon, so he'll catch them there. Honestly I'll try to differ from the anime when it comes to catches, so no Naganadel. About how many catches, he'll get a full team plus Pikachu. :D
Kagayaki-sama: Oooh, it's Phyco and Soliera then. Nice! And they had Stakataka, Blacephalon, and Naganadel in hand, although I didn't see Naganadel in battle. Nanu and Kahili also makes their debut in this chapter. Kahili is one of my favorite female characters in Pokémon universe. Rowlet evolves into Dartrix and learned Leaf Blade, that's awesome. I hope it evolves all the way to Decidueye and obtains Decidium Z in some other time. Now Kukui is now already planning and establishing a Pokémon League at the start, huh. That's a twist. And at last, Ash obtains a Flyinium Z. Just wondering, are you planning on Ash collecting all of 18 Type Z-Crystals and some specific Z-Crystals throughout the story? And will Ash will battle the Island Champion Kahili somehow? That's it for now. I'm looking forward for the final chapter of Melemele Arc. Great chapter. BTW, thanks for your praise about my name.
Me: You'll see Naganadel soon, I promise! I love Nanu and I feel like I'm writing a meaner Shikamaru from Naruto haha. Kahili is very underdeveloped in the anime and I'm afraid I won't be developing her further than her appearance in the league. Kukui has planned that since ever, it's his dream, so yeah. Ash wont get the full z-crystal collection. It's time consuming and it will mean more work for me. For a battle between Ash and Kahili, I can't promise anything!
PokemonMaster898: Glad that you had another new chapter. Didn't expecting Stakataka and Blacephalon are making a debut in this chapter, which happens to be 2 of my 5 favorite Ultra Beasts. I thought Rowlet will gonna lose the battle against the Rampart Pokémon, but it suddenly evolves into a Dartrix, and manages to learn Leaf Blade. Ash drives the URS off, then he meets Nanu and Kahili. I hope Ash and Kahili will have a battle someday. Kinda like the team up Plumeria had with Ash. And now she is intrigued more about Ash, huh. And Ash is getting more excited when he heard from Hala that Kukui is now establishing a Pokémon League, but it seems they're having a trouble choosing Trainers who are gonna be the members of the Elite Four. I'm gonna ask. Will the Trial Captains, Guzma, and some Trainers from various regions will participate the Alola League? This chapter was a 'Blast Burn'. I'm gonna keep a 'Miracle Eye' on you for the next update. Keep up the good 'Work Up'. (hope you like my puns :-D ).
Me: All this you mention will develop in the future, except for the Kahili one, sorry. More ultra-beasts will appear and the URS will come back! About the league… you can expect a formal announcement in the next few arcs with all the data you probably want! Uff those puns, Kukui would be as green as a Chikorita with envy.
CRAZY STORM: Ha, so you know a thing or two about TM Revolution, huh? That's great! Their songs are amazing. If you have watched Sengoku Basara Samurai Kings 1 & 2, and SB: End of Judgment, will you tell me your opinion about this? If you haven't, that's fine. Now, to the story then! I like the battle Ash and Plumeria had against URS. Didn't expect the UB's Stakataka and Blacephalon make an appearance at the start. I also like the debuts of Nanu and Kahili as well. What I'm intrigued most is Kukui already planning on establishing a League in Alola Region at the start, unlike in anime, Kukui mentions that he was planning on establishing a Pokémon League before the events of Nebby's arc in SM anime series. And now, Ash obtains the Flyinium Z and now he has 3 Z-Crystals on his possession, and declares himself that he will be the first Alola League Champion, if he wins. Wondering who will gonna participate in the Alola League, but it will take that long and revealed later in the future chapters of this story. Now, to your questions. Wondering about my name, huh? I was just derived it from Date Masamune's unique move, CRAZY STORM. I've been playing SB2: Eiyuu Gaiden (HEROES) back way in 2008. It is an RPG game when you battle the feudal warlords. The goal is to conquer the whole Japan, defeating warlords, gain some 'spoils of war' from enemies to acquire new weapons, armors, or items, and to level up your character. Date Masamune is my favorite character of all, and is the only one to speak English sometimes. To your second question. About Ash's hypothetical team, I think it will be Grookey, Rookidee, Dreepy, Sizzlipede and Kubfu, in my opinion. If you made up your mind that you will make a fic of Ash's journey in Galar, let me know and I'm looking forward for it. If you don't like my hypothetical team, that's fine. Also, I'm just a mere reviewer, although I'm not planning on writing a fic, don't know if I'm good at it. I just want to read Pokémon fanfics as a pastime. If you're not satisfied, you can still ask me some questions. Gotta get back on my business. Good luck on your full time job and congrats. Amazing chapter, as always. Keep up the good work, stay safe and take care. Kudos to you.
Me: Favourite songs of TM Revolution: Flags, Vestige and Count Zero! Sorry I haven't watched it (final exams, work and the like. Life is not like it used to be T_T). Ash and Plumeria will have further meet ups that will get you lot hopefully entertained. Kukui always wanted to establish a league in Alola, he didn't mention it until then I thjnk :s huh? Sounds interesting that one. Is it turn based? I'll see how Masamune works out! About the team, I like it, I imagine you mean fully evolved right? I won't be going to Galar, mostly because this is a self contained story I think. About a hypothetical team for a sequel, Ash would have Pikachu, ? (story spoiler), Scorbunny (Cinderace), Rookidee (Corviknight), Applin (Flapple), Stonjourner, Impidimp (Grimmsnarl) , Kubfu (Urshifu Rapid Style). That seems like a very anime-esque team for Ash, thinking it in cold and not in a dream-like state haha. You won't know if you're good or not if you don't try! Give it a try with a one shot if you're insecure!
Erlben Cabuhat: Nice chap. Evolving Rowlet into Dartrix eh? Wonder if you're gonna do it all the way to Decidueye and give the ghost-owl it's Z-Crystal. Huh, Phyco and Soliera, ah I see! The other duo of the U. R. S. (Ultra Recon Squad), so you are basically giving Ash to tackle them and the othher duo (Dulse and Zossie) to Elio to tackle, love how you made them use U. B.s though to some of the members of that squad, them retreating is smart due to being outmatched number-wise. Speaking of Elio, love how you gonna set him up to be an eventual rival and League opponent, instead of introducing him out of nowhere, the reason why I don't like Tobias so much is he's just a backstory-less Flat Character, a wall with legendaries apparently, for Ash to face to lose the League again (til Alola), the other League Walls were more fleshed out and had more focus compared to him. Though grammatic errors I wish for you to fix, I'm not being mean, just nitpicky, plus some of the more meaner nitpickers willya throat y'know. The story is fun to read and original. OK! QQT! 1. Not related to the story, what was your first Pokemon Playthrough Team? 2. Are you gonna introduce more rivals (besides Hau and Elio speculation of Gladion and Hugh they're for sure) for Ketchum? 3. Are you gonna introduce the Pokemon Go Characters in some way, be it major, supporting, minor or as cameos, Like Prof. Willow and the three Team Leaders? 4. Pseudo-Legendary giving in mind for Ketchum? 5. Are u gonna give Kukui an Incineroar, just like in the anime, kinda makes sense since Ash's first starter here is Rowlet and the starter Kukui gets is strong against said starter? That's it for now. And keep up the good work.
Me: Was it too daring evolving God Rowlet? URS are smart people and are guided by logic, so there's that. About Sun, yes I hate that as well. Characters like Harrison and Cameron had chapters to show what they could do (let's not talk about Alain who got four special episodes), but then comes mr legendary and breaks the anime, literally. I will try to do Sun some justice here. About the grammar, I'll check them out and correct it, thanks for the warning. I usually post this chapters very late in the day and being tired and all, the last read over can fail haha. QQT 1. I played first gen in Pokemon Blue, so my team was quite childish. I picked Squirtle (Blastoise), then I got a Pidgey (Pidgeot), an Abra (Kadabra), Eevee (Jolteon), Scyther and Articuno I think. It made good work of most of the elite four and the champion (Blue). What about yours? 2. Yes, I intend to! 3. I don't think so, mainly because I barely played the game, only when it came out. 4. Pseudo-Legendary? Mmm… 5. Nope, Hau has an Incineroar. If I can help it, I try to make diverse teams. Kukui will have something cool though!
Ashpool: Will you have Ash become the champion and create a gym challage separate from the island challenge? The anime has had Ash meet a number of type specialists who could make decent gym leaders. (Samurai or Guzma - bug types) – ( Giselle - ground type) - (Aya (Koga's sister) or Plumeria - poison type) - (Fergus (Movie 1), Trinity (Whirl Cup), Dorian (EP256), Verity (Movie ICY) or Marina (EP091) - water type) – (Chigusa (EP166) or Shauna (Hoenn) - fighting type) – (Cherry (EP156) - psychic type) – (Clark (Hoenn League), Macey (Johto League) or Egan (EP240) - fire type) – (Ryuki - dragon type) – (Ephraim (EP178) or Gulzar (EP107) - grass type) – (Sho (DP074) - electric type)
Me: If it comes to that, I don't think I'll delve into that particular subject, would extend an story that has a clear end line.
Guest #1: If you give Ash his Dusk Lycanroc and Gladion has his Midnight one, you should give Hau a Mid day one as that form gets the least screen time in the anime besides the episodes that Olivia uses it.
Me: Ash will not have a Lycanroc or a Rockruff.
Voltes V Fanatic: I accidentally found this story and when I read it, all I can say is... WOW! This story reboot of Ash's Alola journey is amazing. You even introduce some of the characters that didn't appear in anime such as Lisia, Hugh, Elio/Sun, and Ultra Recon Squad. Are you also gonna introduce some more characters from the other Pokémon games such as Masters EX? Are you planning on Rowlet to evolve all its way to Decidueye as well? And will Ash gonna gather all Z-Crystals in this story? If you're wondering about my name, I'm gonna answer that on my next review. I'm waiting for your next chapter soon. Keep up the good work. I really liked your story. Great story and am really interested in the team you'll give Ash.
Me: Thanks for the praise! It's awesome you like it! About characters of Masters Ex, I can't play the game on my phone, so I haven't got around to play it to familiarize myself with the characters :s Absolutely not, Ash will not get every Z-Crystal. If you word it like that, now I'm interested, what's the story behind your name? Hope you enjoy this one!
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Pokemon and Z-Crystal CHARACTER GUIDE
Ash: TRAINER
-Pikachu: Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Iron Tail
-Dartrix: Peck, Leaf Blade, Leafage, Ominous Wind, Tackle (Forgotten)
-Breakneck Blitz
-Noivern: Dragon Claw, Acrobatics, Supersonic, Boomburst
-Noctowl: Air Slash, Extrasensory, Sky Attack, Foresight
-Staraptor: Close Combat, Brave Bird, Aerial Ace, Quick Attack
-Unfezant: Air Cutter, Gust, Aerial Ace, Quick Attack
Z-Crystal: Normalium Z, Fightium Z, Flynium Z
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Hau: TRAINER
-Torracat: Scratch, Ember, Fire Fang, Double Kick
-All Out Pummelling
-Pikachu: ?
-Eevee: Sand Attack
-Noibat: ?
-Komala: ?
Z-Crystals: Normalium Z, Fightium Z, Waterium Z, Firium Z, Grassium Z
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Keith: ELITE MASTER
-Suicune: Aurora Beam, Bubble Beam, Extrasensory, Water Gun
-Frogadier: Water Pulse, Ice Beam
-Quagsire: Mud Shot
-Empoleon: Brine, Aqua Jet, Flash Cannon, Hydro Cannon
-Lapras: ?
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Lisia: IDOL
-Altaria (M): Dragon Pulse, Sky Attack
-Pikachu Idol: Draining Kiss, Electro Ball
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Hugh: MEGA TRAINER
-Medicham (M): Protect, Psychic
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Sun: TRAINER
-Primarina: Aqua Jet, Sing, Bubblebeam , Disarming Voice
Z-Crystal: Normalium Z, Fightium Z, Waterium Z, Firium Z, Grassium Z
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Plumeria: TEAM SKULL ADMIN
-Salazzle: Toxic, Flame Burst, Nasty Plot, Venoshock
-Golbat: ?
-Haunter: ?
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Soliera: Ultra Recon Squad
-ASSEMBLY/Stakataka: Rock Blast, Automatize, Bide, Zen-Headbutt
-STINGER/Naganadel: ?
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Phyco: Ultra Recon Squad Leader
-BURST/Blacephalon: Mind Blown
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Gladion: Trainer
-'NULL': ?
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