Pokémon Journey:Adventures in Kalos

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 41. Won't go into detail since I want to get started. Now these last two chapters will go to tiding up loose ends as we jump in to the new sega. So let's jump in.


"Remember that the most antiques are dear old friends"-H. Jackson Brown Jr.


Chapter 41: An Electrical Reunion

The gang continues down Route 12 as Bonnie walks ahead of the group impatiently excited about something. "Bonnie slow down!" Clemont yelled. "But Clemont,the sooner we're there the sooner we get to show them." Bonnie said. "Show us what?" Serena asked. "Trust me,you guys will find out soon." Bonnie answered.

Meanwhile the brothers were having a conversation of their own. "So that was the reason why?" Ash asked. "Yep,its was the only reason." Drake said. Both were conversing about the sudden manifestation of Ash's Aura during his battle against Korrina. "The reason was that a sudden edge of emotion was involved that your Aura gave a cumulative response." Drake said. "I guess,that's why Key moments that happened to me a few days ago suddenly filled my mind prior to that." Ash said. "Well next time be careful. Not only was that sudden,it's also dangerous,not just Psychologically but Physically as well. That nosebleed would've been the first of many" Drake said.

"Of?"

"Worser symptoms. Like your body would've chafed or worse case:internal bleeding and if that happened,no healing would've been able to fix you." Drake said. "And psychologically?" Ash asked. "Well...let's just say it'll end with violence and possibly anger,and just not just you but your Pokémon as well." Drake said. "That...I don't even want to know." Ash said. "You managed to enhance Pikachu's abilities by channeling your Aura to him. Difference was that your Aura wasn't focused enough since it was run by emotion rather then balance. It's a gamble that gets more difficult the longer it's use. That's why the sooner you train the better." Drake said.

"Well,I haven't made a decision yet." Ash said. "Ok,but in until then try to restrain yourself from using your Aura." Drake said. "You don't need me to tell twice. Beside I could imagine what Serena would do to me if I just happen to pass out." Ash said. "Now that you brought that up. Have you decided what to do for that?" Drake asked. "I know what to do,but...I'm just waiting for the right moment." Ash said. "And I told you,time waits for no one,and besides surely she got to have been thinking why you haven't told her anything yet." Drake said. "I know...there's only a small part that tell she'll denied me. What if a relationship wasn't what she had in mind?" Ash said. "You know I bet my Staff Serena is thinking the same thing,that she thinks you may not want one either." Drake said. Ash then thought about that,both were not certain of the other,and if this keeps going,it'll end up nothing more then a vicious cycle.

"This whole time,I've been hurting her by being withdrawn." Ash said with his head hung low. "Don't look at it like that,you both own it to each other." Drake said. "Can it be done?" Drake asked. "Soon...real soon." Ash replied.

After ten more minutes of walking the gang finally arrived in Millstone Town (there was never a name for this place,so I gave it one) "never thought I'd be back here again." Clemont thought. "Come on guys,this way!" Bonnie pointed out. She then led them to a contraption placed on the street with the remembrance of a futuristic phone booth.

"What is it?" Ash asked. "You'll see,Pikachu,Dedenne step inside." Both followed suit and stepped in and both were immediately bathed in electrical currents coming out of the booth. "Wha-what is that." Drake said. "It's a portable electric shower meant to help out electric types." Clemont said. "Well in that case." Drake said as he took out a Pokémon and released Raichu out. "Try it out bud." He told Raichu as the latter stepped in and enjoyed the electric shower along with Dedenne and his younger brother. "What was the reason for this?" Serena asked. "It's meant to help out electric types in case they ever grow weak." Clemont asked. "Yep it's my brother's invention." Bonnie said. "Really?! You made this Clemont?!" Ash asked. Clemont was about to ask until someone intruded."

"Clemont?" The gang then turns around to see a woman slightly older then Clemont. Blue hair,blue eyes and was wearing a lab coat. Under it was a yellow button shirt followed by a blue skirt that went to her knee. "Clemont it is you." She said. "Éclairisse?! Wow it is you." Clemont accepted the gesture. Both were glad under someone decided to intrude. "Um...um...guys this is Éclairisse,my mentor when I went to school here." Clemont said sheepishly. "There's a school here?" Drake asked. Both nodded as they invited everyone to walk.

"A school. For electric types?!" Ash asked. "Yup,Millstone town is homed to the best electric type school in Kalos." Said Clemont. "Not only that,You'll find just about electric type Pokémon everywhere in town." Said Éclairisse. "I see that." Said Drake as he saw a young boy play along with a Pichu and a girl chasing a Plusle and Minun.

Outside a park bench,the gang managed to take a breather. "So you attended this school Clemont?" Ash asked. "Yep,but it was when I was younger,and dad sent me here to learn more about electric types prior to being a Gym Leader." Clemont said. "Clemont here was among one of Millstone Academy brightest successful,his idea of Clemontic Showers really improved the town's reputation for it's grand home to electric type Pokémon." Said Éclairsse. "True,but I remember that I had a hard coming up with any ideas prior to the invention itself and such simple things wouldn't help me in the long run." Said Clemont. "The curriculum here is quite extensive,so to achieving there is a long and hard road." Said Éclairsse. Both the brothers looked at each other sheepishly. They were always more of hands on experience learners.

"Besides I wouldn't have thought of Clemontic Showers if it weren't for an old friend." Said Clemont. "What do you mean?" Drake asked. "A Pokémon,a Shinx to be precise helped me with the idea,and the construction of Clemontic Showers. Both of us were united under one idea:for the betterment and improvement of lives of people and Pokémon alike." Said Clemont. "So what happened to the Shinx?" Ash asked. "I'll tell the rest later,right now we to make to the school." Said Clemont.

Meanwhile underground,three shady characters were staying hidden as they hack the power from a transformer. "Come on Meowth,that's the second close call we had." Said James. "Don't blame me,this blue dolt causes too much noise." Meowth pointed to Wobbuffet. "If you guys don't shut up,the first thing I'm going to do with this power is barbecued you three." Said an angry Jessie. All three immediately stood silent as Jessie put the finishing touches on their little plan.

After taking a breather,the gang continued down to where they saw a large campus in the center of town. "Here we are." Said Éclairsse. "Wow,it still hasn't changed a bit." Said Clemont. "Come on I'll show the command center where we direct the power." Éclairsse then guided to the big building in the center.

Inside was the reception as they walked to the front desk. "Ah,Miss Éclairsse welcome." Said a young man,him too wearing a lab coat. "Hello Marcus,we just going to the Command Center." She said. "Very well,have fun everyone." Marcus said as he waves to the group heading to the back. There the group preceded down a straight hallway that lead to much more reinforced set of doors. "There they saw various monitors manned by a couple of workers under a red lighted room. In the center was an older gentleman overlooking everything.

"Professor?"

The man turned around to face the group. "Professor Newton?" Clemont asked. "Clemont? Wow it is you. I haven't seen you for many a moon." Said Professor Newton. Up close the gang saw him too in a lab coat,short black hair that was slightly greying,dark blue collar shirt,black slacks,and brown formal shoes. "It's been a long time professor." Said Clemont as they shook hands. "Guys this is Professor Harry Newton,he was my Professor when I attended here. Professor these are my friends." Clemont introduced. Each one made their introductions. "So how are things since then Professor?" Clemont asked. "They been great,the overall excesse electricity from the city's power grid goes through the power transformers we have underground. From there they're directed to the power battery we keep at the center of town." Said the professor. "That's great." Clemont said until the alarm rang on the motherboard.

"What is it?" The professor asked. "An alert over at one of the transformers underground. It's the same one as before." Said one of the workers. "What is it?" Clemont asked. "Lately we been dealing with a Pokémon who made their nest over by one of the transformers. It's been causing a bit of trouble for the men monitoring them." Said the professor. "Mind if we check it out?" Ash asked. "Surely the men could handle it Professor." Said one of the workers. Drake still felt uneasy and Ash noticed it. "What is it?" He asked. "There's much more at stake." Drake said. "How do you know?" Éclairsse asked. "Just a feeling." Drake responded. "Very well,Jameson lead them to the transformer." Said the Professor. "Yes sir." "Bonnie stay in the control room." Clemont said with Bonnie nodding "Éclairsse take care of her." Clemont told her with the latter nodding as well. "Serena,you should stay as well." Ash told her. "Not a chance,I can help." She denied leaving the raven-haired trainer speechless and unable to say anything else. Serena then pulled him close to her. "Besides,I'm not leaving you out of my sight." She told him until Ash caved in. "*sigh* ok." Ash said. "Ready?" Clemont asked the brothers. "Yep." They said as they left the Command Center. "For our sake,I hope you're wrong." Clemont told Drake.

"Me too." He replied

The worker lead the four down to the basement. From there they cut to a narrow hallway to a door that lead to a network system of tunnels. Luckily enough the worker knew where to go as he lead the group to the transformer. They reached a fork in the tunnel but luckily the transformer cut in the between the path on the left. "Here it is." The worker. He then opened the hatch to see a complete surprise.

"What the heck?" He said. "What is it." Ash asked. "All these wires are crossed all over." The worker said. "Could it be shotty workmanship?" Ash asked. "No,temperament." Said Clemont asked. "Well there goes my hunch." Said Drake.

"Based on the redirect of the wiring,someone was...trying to redirect the power from this transformer." Said the worker. "What do you mean try?" Drake asked. "Try...as in they didn't even finish what they were trying to do." Said the worker. "Can you figure out they were trying to accomplish?" Drake asked. "Sure,but give me some time." Said the worker. "Uhhh...we might have a problem with that." Serena pointed out towards the end of the hallway.

Blocking where they originally came was a Pokémon. By appearance it was a semi-small lion cub with black fur along with some patches of baby blue. Along with it were yellow stripes on its front legs,yellow inner ears,and yellow eyes along with a small red nose. By the way it was prowling at the group,he wasn't happy to see them. Meanwhile Serena decided to scan it.

Luxio,the Spark Pokemon and the evolved form of Shinx,Strong electricity coarse through the tips of its sharp claws. A light scratch could cause foes to faint."

"Stay away from those claws." Ash said. "It that,that's the Pokémon who would cause trouble down here." Said the worker. "I don't think it see us as friends." Drake said. Luxio then spoke but was too agitated for Drake pick up. A moment later Luxio attacked using Swift. "Pikachu Thunderbolt." Pikachu then fired a powerful bolt that blocked off the Swift,creating an explosion. Only a brief moment but Clemont to see Luxio run past him inside the smoke,making his escape. When the smoke died out,the group was left alone.

"What was that!" The worker said. "I don't know,Drake did you pick up on that Luxio said?" Ash asked. "It was too agitated to pick up all of it,but the only thing I got was that he was looking for someone." Drake said. "That doesn't get us anywhere." Serena said. "Never mind that,is the transformer repaired yet?" Drake asked. "Almost,just let me rewire a couple more wires." The worker said as he got back to work. While looking around Ash spotted a distant scorch patten on the wall by the transformer. "Hey,has anyone notice this before." Ash asked. "Could've been from the attack?" Serena asked. "Doubt it,Pikachu blocked the only attack it made." Ash said. "Could've even come from Luxio?" Ash asked. "Well...on the depth and texture...this came from an electrical attack." Clemont simplified.

"So...let put it together. An unfinished temperament of a transformer,a wild Luxio that comes around,and an electrical burn mark." Drake said. "What are you thinking." Ash asked. "I think and bear with me...but whoever was down here was trying to tamper with the transformer until that Luxio arrived all the sudden." Drake said. "Explains the unfinished work." Said Clemont. "And the burn mark. Luxio must've been trying to scare them off." Ash added. "Right...so they run,and Luxio chases after them,loses them,only to double back here in case they come back." Drake said. "Only to us in their place." Serena said. "That must've been the part I got from Luxio,he was looking for the saboteurs who tampered with the transformer." Drake said. Then radio on the worker's rang.

"Hello is anyone there." Said the voice on the other side. "It the Professor. Professor come in." Said the worker. "I read you loud and clear,what is going on down there." Professor Newton asked. "Let me speak to him." Clemont said as the worker handed him the radio. "Professor?"

"Clemont? Thank laws you're all ok. What is going on?" Said Professor Newton. "Professor listen,we may have saboteurs looking to steal power meant to go to the Central Power Battery." Said Clemont. "That's not good. What do suggest Clemont?" Professor Newton asked. "Monitor all transformers directed to flow energy straight to the battery." Said Clemont. "Even so Clemont,I highly doubt they'll be willing to try again from steal from here Clemont." Drake said. "What do you suggest?" Clement asked. "Is there any other way to steal power aside from the transformers." Drake asked. "No other way...until they directly from the Central Power Battery." Said the worker. "Alright,Professor monitor the energy output on the Central Power Battery as well." Clemont said. "Very well,in the meantime come back to the Command Center to regroup." Said Professor Newton. "We're on our way." Clement rephiled.

At the Pokémon Center

After checking in and renting a room. The group was left scratching their heads."We can't just sit here you know." Ash said. "What other choice do we have. Until the Professor contacts us with a disturbance located in the city. We don't know when these people are going to strike next." Said Drake. "Guys! Until then let's just cool our heads while we can ok." Serena intruded between the brothers. Both nodded and went to their own bed. Meanwhile Serena looked Clemont,who was preoccupied with something else.

"Clemont are you alright." Serena asked. "Huh,oh I'm fine,that Luxio really made me think about Shinx." Clemont said. "By the way,what happened afterwords." Ash asked. "Well it went like this. It happened after finally presenting Clemontic Showers,and making an outstanding debut. I went to a secret spot only me and Luxio had. (Based on appearance in the flashback. I'm gonna going with this happening around the time Ash and Serena were at Summer Camp.)


Flashback: 8 years ago

As the sun shined brightly in Millstone Town,a young Clemont walked on the sidewalk carrying a box. "Wow,this cake looks delicious,I'm sure Shinx will like it." He spoke out loud to himself. "I wouldn't have made it this far without Shinx's help. Together we managed not to only help him out,but this will help out all electric types. And with this cake,after my graduation,I'll ask Shinx to be my partner and come with me back to Lumiose City." Clemont spoke to himself.

As Clemont was about to cross a street a car pull up right in front of him. Out the car,came a short elder man in a pink/red suit and tie,almost bald on top of the crown,dark yellow eyes,and wore glasses.

"Clemont there you are,I've been looking everywhere for you." He said. "Hello Mr. Mayor I'm surprised by this." Clemont said. "Clemont,your Clemontic Showers is a huge success,and in your honor,we're hosting a party in the finest restaurant Millstone has to offer,come on." The Mayor insisted. "But..but,wait." Clemont struggled to say as the small man tugged Clemont into the car with him. "Hang on." "Driver?" With that,the car accelerated forward. As they were driving by. Clemont saw the spot where he was going and there was Shinx waiting for him.

"Shinx." Clemont said saddened as the car speeded away.


*sigh*." Was Clemont all could say. "And what happened afterword." Drake asked. "After the dinner party. I rush to the spot me and Shinx always met. Only to find him gone. No doubt he thinks I probably abandoned it." Clemont said. "Is that why you were worried about coming back earlier." Bonnie asked. "The good and the bad pretty much weight to each other." Clemont said.

"So when you saw that Luxio." Serena said. "It reminded me of Shinx. When it passed me to escape. I saw that look in his eyes. The same determination that I saw in Shinx." Clemont said. "And you never saw it again?" Ash asked. "No." Clemont responded. Drake then thought about and then answer. "Maybe...not till now." He said. "What does that mean." Clemont said. "Well...think about it,that Luxio was only trying to defend the transformer from trespassers and even us. Maybe that Luxio believed in defending this town."

"And your point." Clemont asked. "Clemont,I think this Luxio actually evolved from your Shinx." Drake placed his hands on Clemont's shoulders. Everyone was surprised at such a revelation. Clemont,in particular,thought long and hard about what Drake said. The same look that Shinx had,Luxio had as well. "I think you're right. That was Shinx." Clemont said.

Suddenly the radio the professor gave them rang up. "Yes professor?" Clemont picked up the radio. "Clemont,you were right,there's a sudden drop of the electrical output over at the Central Power Battery." Said Professor Newton. "Got it,we're on our way." Clemont said as the group then left to the center of town.

"Come on,the Central Battery is this way." Clemont said. As they were running they spotted an explosion nearby as they continue to run toward the smoke. When they got there,they spotted three very recognizable characters and...Luxio?

"You three!" Drake said. "Oh..twerps. Hello how are you tonight?" Jessie said. "So it was you three who were trying to steal the power from the Power Battery." Said Ash.

"You see as we prepare for trouble with our amazing sensation.

"And make it double using our unique fascination."

"To protect the world from devastation."

"To unite all people within our nation."

"To denounce the evils of truth and love."

"To expand our reach to the stars above."

"Jessie."

"James."

"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light."

"Surrender now or prepare to fight."

"Meowth,that's right."

"Wobbuffet!"

"If I had a dollar for every time I've heard you guys do that. I'd be rich." Drake said. "Humor,humor twerp." Jessie said. "What are gonna do with that power." Ash demanded. "What don't you use it for? With this we'll have the edge from here on out." Meowth said. "You still need to get away with it." Drake said. "Really Pikachu?" Pikachu nodded,but then Luxio stopped him. "Luxio,let please let us help." Clemont said. Luxio didn't listen and continued to attack them.

"Inkay Psybeam,Pumpkaboo Shadow Ball." As Luxio tried to attack with Thunder Fang and avoided the Psybeam,but the Shadow Ball managed to hit its target. "This isn't going very well." Bonnie said. "Luxio,please let us help." Clemont said. Luxio didn't listen and tried to attack with Thunder Fang again. "Inkay,Foul Play." Luxio continue to charge in but Inkay managed to redirect him towards the ground,causing damage. "That's it. I can't take this anymore." Clemont said. "Shadow Ball." Pumpkaboo then fired another ball of darkness. Clemont by then was already running towards to protect Luxio. "Clemont hold on!" Bonnie said. But too late as Clemont then shielded Luxio as the Shadow Ball then struck Clemont in Luxio's place.

"Clemont!" Bonnie yelled. The smoke dispersed as it then showed Clemont all dusty and clothes filthy. "How noble. A change of a twerp." Jessie said. "Grr,you won't get away with this!" Clemont said. Luxio meanwhile was on the ground shocked at this person's bravery. Even though he may have known him from a certain time.

Luxio then stood forward and spoke straight at Team Rocket. "What's it saying?" James said. "He said he agrees with the twerps and that we aren't allowed here. He states that this energy is meant to help this town for the betterment of people and Pokémon." Said Meowth. "Alright time to get involved." Ash said. "We had enough of these mushy stuff. Pumpkaboo Shadow Ball/Inkay Psybeam."

"Pikachu,Thunderbolt."'both attacks from Team Rocket raced across but was stopped by Pikachu's Thunderbolt,giving Clemont the opening he needed. "Luxio,Discharge." Despite looking smuggled at this person barking orders to him,but regardless these people needed to go and charged up and fired a powerful discharge that shocked Team Rocket and blasted off.

"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" They said as they flew off once again. "Alright!" The group said as they celebrated.

Meanwhile Clemont overlook the battery as he was glad it didn't sustain damage. He then looked at Luxio looking at the opposite direction. "Hey Luxio,thanks for your help today." Clemont thanked,but Luxio neglected to listen. "Luxio...I know you recognize me. That's good because I recognized you...and it's great to see you." Clemont said. Luxio however still didn't listen. "Listen...I could tell you how sorry about how I didn't come that day...bottom line: I broke our promise and time can't make up for what we miss and could've had. But by what I just saw showed you still hold to the ideal we forged together. I know we can't move on from what happen,but perhaps there's a way to move forward." Clemont said. "I'm sorry for letting you down,but...if there's anywhere to start anew,meet me tomorrow at that old spot..." Clemont said then began to walk to the group. "If you don't show...I'll understand." Clemont said then walked away.

"What happen with Luxio?" Bonnie asked. "I gave him a choice. It's up to him now." Said Clemont. "We should head back to the Pokémon Center." Clemont said. "What are you going to do?" Drake asked. "Sleep on this." Clemont said.

The next day came as the group now waited at the old spot Clemont told them about. "Are sure Luxio's coming." Bonnie said. "I don't know." Clemont said. "It's been twenty minutes." Serena said. Clemont sighed,he didn't want to lose faith in Luxio,but perhaps it's time to accept and consider that old scars are just too visible to forget. "Alright...maybe we could just..." Clemont was interpreted when he heard a growl. Out of the blushes was Luxio in a stern look like yesterday. "Luxio...so you forgive me?" Luxio responded by licking Clemont's right cheek,giving him his answer

"Now there's something I should've done 8 years ago." Clemont said as he took out a Pokéball. "Luxio...will you accompany me? I promise this time. We'll make the world a better place." Luxio looked at the Pokéball and then touched the center,allowing him to get sucked inside,and the Pokéball dinged almost immediately. "Alright I got Luxio!" Clemont presented his newest Pokémon. "Congratulations Clemont." Drake said. "Thanks guys. Now what do you say we get moving. On to the next town." The group cheered as they got back to the road. Looking forward to what the next day will bring as the Journey continues.


Done! Well guys that's that. More to the original I know. So,next chapter is the last of this sega,and finally all current thing will resolve and will bring the new along with the more it brings. Stay tune. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.