Chapter 10 Route 2 Pokemon Capturing
With Dawn, Serena, and Lillie in the team, Ash and his group arrive at Route 2 after leaving the Wedgehurst. And Ash has been looking at the grass for so long, much to the others' confusion.
"Ash? What's wrong?" Serena asks.
"I think that Zigzagoon looks kinda different." Ash says as he points at the Pokemon. The others notice the Zigzagoon has black and white stripes, and it likes to make funny faces. Lillie says, "Maybe there are Galarian Forms in this region, just like Alola?"
Rotom says, "You are correct, Lillie. This is a Galarian Zigzagoon. It is Dark-type and it likes to wreak havoc upon its surroundings."
Trenor asks, "So what are you going to do with him?"
"I have no idea." Dawn says. But then Serena's Pancham comes out and he tries to get close to the Pokemon. Much to their surprise, Zigzagoon just fights back without warning. Causing Pancham to get angry and then they start to fight.
"Stop it, you two." Serena groans as she tries to push the two away, but they won't listen and then they keep fighting. Zigzagoon then uses Snarl, causing Pancham to get angrier, and then it uses Arm Thrust, causing the Tiny Raccoon Pokémon to faint in the end.
"Pancham, that is enough." Serena yells and Pancham faints. "Geez, what is wrong with you? It is like you and Chespin again..."
Serena then uses Revive and Potions to heal the Pokemon, and then Zigzagoon wants to fight back the Pancham but fails as Serena recalls the Pokemon. "Zigzagoon, I am sorry for Pancham's recklessness. I promise that I won't do it again."
Zigzagoon nods and then it starts to rub against her leg, Serena asks, "You want to come with me?"
Ash, Mark, Trenor, and Alice hear how the raccoon says that he isn't going to let that panda take the credit, and they are sweating. Serena says, "Then welcome to the team."
Ash tosses the Pokeball and then she successfully captures the Pokemon.
Zigzagoon, Galarian Form: The Tiny Racoon Pokemon: Dark and Normal Type. Its restlessness has it constantly running around. If it sees another Pokémon, it will purposely run into them to start a fight.
"So you caught a Zigzagoon." Lillie says.
"I find it cute, maybe it will be beneficial for the Showcases." Serena smiles.
"Everyone Pokemon has a chance to shine." Ash says. "You did the right choice."
Alice says, "But if Zigzagoon is a Galarian form one, then what about that one?"
As they turn around, they find a normal Zigzagoon rubbing its bristly fur on the tree. Ash says, "I thought you wouldn't find a normal one in the wild of Galar..."
"Maybe it was abandoned by its trainer?" Dawn asks, and the tiny raccoon Pokemon notices Dawn and nuzzles her. "Well, I guess this little dude likes me..."
"What? Even though it just marks its territory at the tree?" Rotom asks in shock, and Gloria asks, "So that was what it was doing?"
Dawn says, "Then I'll be capturing this Pokemon." She takes out a Pokeball and captures the raccoon Pokemon.
Mark is looking around and he notices a Lotad who is resting, and a Seedot is hanging at the tree as it is dancing. Mark says, "It is not only Zigzagoon, Lotad and Seedot are also Pokemon from the Hoenn Region, right?"
Ash frowns and says, "You're right about that. Though I really don't want to remember my journey in Hoenn..."
Trenor says, "Let's not think about that. I'm going to take the Seedot with me."
Mark says, "Not if I get it first." Then the two siblings throw the ball at the same time, but Mark's is not high enough and it lands on Lotad instead, and Trenor takes the Seedot with him.
"I wanted a Shiftry...but I guess I got a Ludicolo instead." Mark sighs.
"I don't think there is a problem with that." Ash says, "Both of them have similar training methods, it's just that Ludicolo is defensive and Shiftry is offensive."
Mark nods, "Fair enough." Then they send out their Pokemon and bond with them, much to the others' delight.
As for Gloria, she walks towards the bay, and then she finds a Chewtle relaxing at the bay. "What do you know, it is a Chewtle."
Just then, the Chewtle wakes up, and then it starts to bite on Gloria's hand. "Hey!" Gloria is in pain as it doesn't let go. Scorbunny notices it and then it uses Double Kick on the Pokemon, causing it to fly into the water.
"Scorbunny, thank you." Gloria says. But then the Chewtle appears back to the shore and then it uses Water Gun, but Scorbunny dodges it.
"Scorbunny, use Quick Attack!" Gloria yells as Scorbunny hits the turtle head-on, causing it to fall on his back.
Gloria notices that the Pokemon struggles to get back up, she takes out the Pokeball and says, "Go! Pokeball!" Then she throws it at the Chewtle and then it is successfully captured.
Chewtle: The Snapping Pokemon: Water Type. Apparently, the itch of its teething impels it to snap its jaws at anything in front of it.
"Since I only have two Pokemon, it is vital that I catch him." Gloria says as she holds Chewtle's Pokeball. Dawn says, "But why did you use Scorbunny to attack him?"
Gloria says, "Type advantages are nothing, that is what I learned from Ash's battles." Gloria says.
"Indeed. I can say that is a good capture as well." Alice says.
Lillie also notices a Purrloin walking by, but as it sees Mark's Nickit, it starts to attack him, much to everyone's surprise.
"Stop it, you two." Ash says as he tries to stop the fight, but they didn't listen as they are attacking each other with Scratch and Fury Swipes.
"Why do Dark Types get into fights this easily?" Lillie asks with a sigh. "But I will want to have a Purrloin in my team."
After waiting until Nickit and Purrloin are both tired, Lillie uses the chance to throw a Pokeball, capturing the fox Pokemon in the end.
"Why did she have to capture that cat?" Nickit groans. Mark pets his Pokemon and says, "Sorry, she likes it. And we can't force her to hate it because it is your rival."
Just then, a Yamper appears in front of them, Pikachu tries to get close to the dog Pokemon, and then they become best friends as Yamper keeps licking Pikachu.
Alice says, "Since I just got 30 Wooloos, I guess it will be better if I had someone to take care of them." Alice bends down at the level of Yamper and asks, "Do you want to come with me?"
And then puppy Pokemon immediately agrees as it licks Alice. Then Alice takes out the Pokeball and captures the Pokemon.
Yamper: The Puppy Pokemon: Electric Type. This Pokémon is very popular as a herding dog in the Galar region. As it runs, it generates electricity from the base of its tail.
"So how did you get 30 Wooloos?" Lillie asks. "I don't think it is normal for a person to get 30 same Pokemon."
"Well, besides Ash, since he has 30 Tauros as well." Serena says, "But I am curious about it as well."
"It's a long story." Alice sighs as she explains the story. Serena feels pity for her as she is the same, with the Rhyhorn trying to get close to her as well.
As they arrive at the house, they meet Hop, and Hop says, "Ash, Mark, Trenor, Alice, and Gloria, there is the Professor. Wait, why do you have three more girls with you?"
Ash then introduces the three girls to Hop, and Hop says, "Oh that's nice. To travel together with Ash the prince is a lucky thing, though I was worried at first since Ash has encountered that..."
Then the girls frown as Hop is mentioning the Betrayal. Gloria notices it and then she sighs, "You are making them uncomfortable, Hop."
Hop winces and he says, "Sorry, we should talk about this later, right now we should see what is going on."
When they get into the Professor's house, they find that Leon and Delia are talking to an elderly woman, much to their surprise.
"Wait, is that the Queen herself?" Hop says. "No way..."
"You mean, Ash's mother?" Gloria asks as the other people nod, but they seem to be in an important conversation, so they decide to wait before greeting them.
"So have you unraveled all the secrets of the Dynamax phenomenon yet?" Delia asks.
"Oh goodness, no. The whole thing is still full of questions. I'd hoped that my granddaughter would take over my research, but..." The woman sighs and she turns around, noticing Ash and the group. "Dear me, I'm sorry. I didn't even notice my guests."
Leon and Delia turn around and they are surprised to see the big group. Delia says, "Oh my...Ash, Mark, and Trenor. What a surprise."
"It is great to see you again, Mom." Ash says as they share a hug. The elderly woman says, "Ah, I see that the three boys in the group are your sons, Delia. My name is Magnolia. Welcome, young trainers. Now come, let's head indoors."
After entering the living room, they sit and talk. Magnolia also notices Hop and says, "Why, Hop dear. I see Wooloo has made some new friends. And you must be Alice and Gloria. I trust you received the Pokedex from Sonia. I'm sure that you'll have it complete in no time!"
The others nod, and Dawn, Serena, and Lillie also introduce themselves in front of the Galar Champion as well, since they are surprised to learn that he is undefeatable. Delia turns to Ash and says, "Ash, I see that you are feeling a little well."
Ash nods and says, "Yeah. In fact, Mom. I found Dawn, Serena, and Lillie on the way, so we decide to travel together again."
"It is nice to see you again, Ms. Ketchum." Serena says.
"Hello to you as well, Serena, Dawn, Lillie, and even Alice. It is a good thing that there is someone who can help me watch over my young prince ever since that happened."
The four girls blush, while Gloria frowns as she isn't mentioned. Ash notices it and says, "And mom, this is Gloria, she is also my travel companion as well."
"It is nice to meet you as well." Delia smiles, and Gloria sighs as she doesn't get ignored.
Leon asks, "You must already know about Dynamaxing, right? Everyone?"
Ash says, "Of course, I have seen my Mother using it, but I don't think Dawn and the others know..."
"Professor Magnolia's been researching the Dynamax phenomenon for years and years. And it takes a proper understanding of the thing if you plan to use Dynamaxing to the fullest!" Leon says.
"There you go again, Leon, always talking about Pokemon." Magnolia sighs. "There are other things that are worth knowing about, too, you know. Like how many different types of tea there are!"
"Indeed." Delia giggles a little.
Hop steps forward and says, "Professor, do us a favor, would you? Help me convince Lee he should endorse us for the Gym Challenge!"
Magnolia is surprised to learn that Leon hasn't endorsed his brother, and she turns to him and asks, "Oh, Leon, why wouldn't you endorse them?"
"Alice, Hop, and Gloria only just started as Pokemon trainers...There are still loads they don't know yet!" Leon says, and Gloria and Alice feel a little offended by the comment.
"Dearie, I thought your dream was to have everyone in the Galar region become strong Trainers, isn't that right?" Magnolia asks.
"Well, yeah...you're not wrong. The goal's precisely the reason I gave them both Pokemon, in fact." Leon sighs.
Delia says, "Then, in that case... how about this? Let's see if the three of you can show us such a brilliant battle that we're left with no choice but to endorse you."
"You mean the three of us? But how are we going to battle with three people?" Alice asks.
Ash says, "Don't worry, since I am going to partake in the Gym challenge, so how about you team up with me to battle these two?"
"Sure." Gloria, Hop, and Alice nod, Leon says, "Then don't worry. I'll make sure all your teams are in good shape before the battle starts." Then he helps them heal the Pokemon.
"Right! Now let's all go outside!" Hop says as they head outside so they can have a battle.
Here is a new chapter, and in this chapter, the group has captured some new Pokemon, except for Ash. I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be about the Wishing Pieces.
Ash's Pokemon: Bulbasaur, Charizard, Squirtle, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Pikachu, Primeape, Muk, Gengar, Kingler, Tauros (30), Lapras (2), Snorlax, Bayleef, Quilava, Totodile, Noctowl (S), Heracross, Donphan, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Sceptile, Swellow, Torkoal, Corphish, Glalie, Torterra, Infernape, Staraptor, Buizel, Gible, Gliscor, Snivy, Pignite, Oshawott, Unfezant, Boldore, Palpitoad, Leavanny, Krookodile, Scraggy, Greninja, Talonflame, Hawlucha, Goodra, Noivern, Rowlet, Incineroar, Lycanroc (Dusk), Naganadel, Melmetal, Grookey, Rookidee
Mark's Pokemon: Lotad, Chimchar, Nickit
Trenor's Pokemon: Seedot, Turtwig, Skwovet
Gloria's Pokemon: Scorbunny, Blipbug
Alice's Pokemon: Butterfree (Pink), Sobble, Wooloo (30), Yamper
Dawn's Pokemon: Quilava, Zigzagoon, Piplup, Pachirisu, Buneary, Togekiss, Mamoswine
Serena's Pokemon: Galarian Zigzagoon, Braixen, Pancham, Sylveon
Lillie's Pokemon: Purrloin, Vulpix (Alolan), Grubbin, Magearna