Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 69 And Chapter 26 of the Kalos Quest. I'm back and well caught up on school. Well we now finally see not one but two new members added to this little family the gang has and also to see what Pokémon was desired the most from the poll I'd set up awhile back,but most of you may already know what it is.
One last thing is forgive my grammar errors and misspellings. With the new iOS 11.0.2 update also remodified the keyboard for iPad mini and I now have to get used to it since I can't go back to old ways. Other then that,these next couple of chapters will be filler to add more information and get caught up vía anime standards. So let's start off shall we?
"The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience."- Emily Dickinson
Chapter 69: The Terrible Two
The group rested in a forest for a break as Ash took the time to train for his next Gym Battle,having Riolu and Drake's Lucario spar while Pikachu and Fletchinder and practiced aerial combat. Frogadeir and Braxien were together in happiness as they overwatched. Drake and Rene also sparred with their staffs as Rene smiled and laugh,knowing of Drake's safe return. So...that explains the works and style of your fighting. It emits small Kickboxing mixed with Kung Fu all rotating to dance." Drake explained as he block one overhead from Rene's Staff.
"These dance moves are still good for something. It's the one of few things I could thank Palmero about." Said Rene. "So...Kalos Queen?" Drake asked. "It was a life's dream in one life. Now,let's just say I'm a wanderer." Rene said as she tried to deliver a blow. "I noticed this but why?" Drake asked. "It was every girl's dream Drake since I was a kids. My parents are fairly rich so I had quite a distinct advantage to get the best of the best."
"One of my performances I've won,and Palermo noticed me. The first thing she did was call me an idiot since I pulled off a risky move during my Freestyle Performance. I'd called her judgmental and said some risks are worth taking. Since then,I was groomed as her prodigy thanks to my parents and rose as the next Queen over time. Now it's just an empty throne and a trinket to me."
"Where was Mara in all this?" Drake asked. Rene then stopped striking and stood there. "Drake...Mara was the reason why I quit. We were so close,her and I, and she supported me when I told I wanted to perform. Unfortunately my parents spent all their time helping Palermo groom me and when I became Queen,they still neglected her. Once in a while I would ask if she was alright and my parents would say yes...they were lying to me. I found out Mara ran away months ago and I was outrage that my parents didn't do anything. Until I finally stood up,Palermo kept me on a leash and kept me busy with appearances,modeling,advertising and so on. Then the Master Class came and I broke my chains and left the crown empty. You should've seen Palermo I've never seen her so mad."
"She never understood and then I finally had enough. In our private conversation I told her to go to Hell and that she needed me because she'll feel so alone and that's sad. Since then my parents contacted me and they were also mad. I told them I felt terrible about not leaving soon and that I was ashamed to be their daughter. That's also how I figure of my Aura heritage." Rene explained.
"She ran away because she felt neglected. Rene,her final words were to tell her family she was sorry,but she didn't tell me what she was sorry for...perhaps,I think she meant,sorry for not being the perfect daughter they desired,probably like you." Drake said. "If that's the case,then I feel more sorrow about this. I failed her even more and that stupid crown took her from me." Rene said.
"I'm sorry Rene. You know I failed her too." He said. "Drake,you couldn't have known the history." Rene said. "Rene just because I'm now back doesn't mean all my problems are behind me. I still blame for the friends and family I've lost on my watch. I'm trying to move forward with this new path my ancestor set me on." Drake said. "Do you even know where it's starts or where it even ends." Rene asked. "No and no,only the one who takes a leap of faith and trust in the Aura as it's guild will find the prize at the end of the path." Drake said reciting what Sir Aaron told him.
"Do you know how this ends?" Rene asked. "Any way I suspose. Anything can happen,there's a reason why this path is so perilous to Aura Guardians. Not many come out alive." Drake said as Rene wasn't feeling too good about this idea for Drake's sake. "Hey guys,we're getting ready to leave if you guys are ready." Bonnie ran over. "Got it Bonnie. We'll be right over." Said Rene and Drake went with her.
As everyone was returning their Pokémon Ash noticed Hawlucha was missing. "Hey guys are we ready to leave?" Drake came over. "Close,Hawlucha left for walk and has yet to come back." Ash said as Rene took a look at the egg in Serena's embrace as it started to glow. "Serena your egg." She said as everyone looked to see that the time for Serena's egg to finally hatch.
"If that's the case,Ash release Fletchinder." "Why?" Ash asked. "Fletchinder's special ability is Flame Body. While it burns opponents in battle,Flame Body can also help eggs to hatch more quickly once they start glowing." Drake said. "I wish we knew that sooner." Serena said. "Eggs still need time to mature Serena,but it appears the time is now." Drake said as Ash nodded and released the Ember Pokémon once more. "Fletchinder,we need your help with Serena's egg. It's about to hatch." Ash said. Fletchinder nodded as Serena took the egg out and placed it on the ground as Fletchinder wrapped its wings around it and glowed in a fiery Aura.
(And now for what you guys choose which Pokémon to hatch from Serena's egg.)
The egg glowed more and more with intensity as the group watched in awe. Finally it hatch as the light dimmed but not before Fetchinder was startled and the group was left shocked.
The new Pokémon flopped around as if it was choking,it was brown with darker spots on its body,blue fins and big eyes with its pupils the size of a dot. Serena then scanned it with her Pokédex.
"Feebas,the Fish Pokémon,It is the shabbiest Pokémon of all. It forms in schools and lives at the bottom of rivers."
"A Feebas." Serena was unimpressed. (Tada...with 42% being the majority vote. Feebas is the winner. Thank you for those who voted)
"Serena quickly capture it before it suffocates!" Rene said as Serena panicked as she suddenly threw an empty pokeball at it but unfortunately like a paddle,Feebas redirect the poke ball back to Serena,hitting her in the nose. Serena rubbed her nose as her anger grew at her...new Pokémon. "Serena try again." Ash said. Picking up her poke ball,Serena threw it again this time Feebas being sucked inside. The poke ball dinged instantly.
"Congratulations Honey,you caught a Feebas." Ash said. "This is a joke,right? Aria gave me an egg that contained a Feebas." Serena said still unimpressed. "Serena,Aria wouldn't have known what Pokémon it was." Ash said. "How would I be able to train it for Showcases?" Serena asked. "With great patience Serena. I could teach you." Rene said. "And I could help raise it as I promised." Ash included himself. Serena figured to always give chances to everyone according to her mother so maybe she'll give this Feebas a chance.
"Besides,in time Feebas evolves and there,the possibilities are endless for your Showcases." Rene said. "You're right but I'll need a body of water to even just release it." Serena said. "I can help with that." Clemont said as the group nodded.
"So for now,are we ready to go?" Drake asked. "Close,Hawlucha has still yet to close back. I'm really starting to wonder now." Ash said. At that moment Hawlucha came back and with something in his hands. "Hawlucha you're back and...what is that!?" Ash asked. Hawlucha then gave Ash what was another egg.
"An egg...where you find this?" Ash asked as Hawlucha claimed he found it right at the roots of a dead tree. "And there wasn't any other Pokémon around?" Ash asked as Hawlucha shook his head. "So an abandoned egg in the middle of nowhere." Drake asked as suddenly the egg began to glow.
"This egg is able to hatch." Drake said. "Quick Ash,get Fletchinder." Clemont said as Ash signaled Fetchinder to huddle the egg as Fletchinder glowed in a fiery Aura that cause the egg to glow faster until it finally shook in its place. Everyone hurdled together to see the egg finally hatch as it took form in a small purple body with big ears,and small wings. Ash then checked his Pokédex to scan it.
"Noibat,the Sound Wave Pokémon,They live in pitch black caves. Their enormous ears can emit ultrasonic waves of 200,000 hertz."
"Incredible." Ash said as Noibat opened its yellow eyes to see a group of people around it. Curious at first but unfamiliar with them Noibat used Supersonic and started crying. Everyone covered their ears as Ash tried reaching out to it and petted it. Noibat stopped as everyone heard it's stomach rumble. "I guess you're hungry are you." Ash said as he took out an Oran berry to feed it. Noibat used its ears to for some sort of task but shook its head.
"Hmm it doesn't want it." Serena said. "I wonder..." Ash then checked his Pokédex to see watch Noibat eats. "It eats...Pome fruit." Ash said. "Pome fruit like apples and pears." Drake said. "Well,There's gotta be some Pome fruit around here." Rene said. "There." Bonnie pointed to a tree by there where apples hanged about.
Dedenne then climbed up to grab one and give it to Noibat. Noibat did an ultrasound on it only to decline it. "What,What's wrong with it?" Bonnie asked as she took a bite out of it,only to spit it back out. "Ahh,this taste sour." Bonnie said. "Of course,Noibat uses its ears for an ultrasound to see if fruit is any ripe." Clemont said. "Same way they can navigate through caves." Drake said.
Pikachu,Dedenne,Fletchinder,and Bunnelby then went to tree to grab an apple each. When they came down,Noibat analyze everyone of them as it choice Pikachu's as being the most ripe. After eating,it started to flap its wings as it hope to take off. "Hey,I think it wants to fly." Serena said. As Noibat got higher,it stumble and went down,causing it to cry loudly.
Ash calmed it by petting its head. "It's okay Noibat. Try again,I know you can do it." Ash said as Noibat felt moved by the human's words. It tried again as it was getting higher then before until it lost its rhythm and began falling until Ash managed to catch him before it hit the ground. "I gotta you." Ash said. "You know Flying types need time to mature before they start flying." Rene said. "Isn't there some trick or something to help Noibat?" Serena asked.
"Probably,but don't forget Noibat just hatched." Drake said. "Maybe there is. What if Noibat saw another flying type flying as an example." Ash suggested. "That could work. I mean I could get Pidgeot to fly." Drake said. "And I'll get Arrow in the air." Rene joined. "And Fetchinder can help." Ash already pointed out. "All we need is an open field where Noibat can practice." Clemont said. "I think there's one at the end of the forest." Drake said as they preceded to walk there.
At the field,everyone signaled their Flying Pokémon to take flight as they did. Noibat saw them flapping their wings as it tried to,gaining a few feet in the air until it dropped back,only for Ash to catch it.
While Ash,Drake,and Clemont helped Noibat with its flight problem. Serena,Rene and Bonnie saw the nearby steam where Serena released Feebas to start training. Feebas swam in circles as it was finally in water. "Alright I'll try to learn abit about Feebas with my Pokédex." Serena said.
Feebas
Gender: female
Abilities: Swift Swim,Oblivious,Adaptability (hidden)
Moves: Splash
"Well,that's encouraging." Serena said sarcastically. "It'll work Serena." Rene said. "According to the Pokédex,the ways it can evolve is by maximizing its Beauty stats or trading it while the help of a Prism Scale." Serena said. "All the more reason to take time on this." Rene said as she drew out a blue scarf from her bag.
"What's this?" Serena asked. "That's a Beauty Scarf. It helps boast beauty stats in Pokémon. This doesn't mean it'll evolve immediately,we still have our work to do." Rene said. "Right,so how are we gonna tie the scarf on Feebas?" Serena asked. "I can get Delphox to hold Feebas with Psychic while we tie it." Rene said as she released Delphox. Delphox followed orders as it magically held Feebas in the air,causing it to gasp in the air. Rene and Serena quickly acted as they quickly tie the scarf around Feebas's body and then having Delphox drop it in the water.
"Done,How was that Feebas?" Serena asked it. Feebas only spoke but nothing sounded out of its mouth. "Rene what did she say?" She asked. "Nothing. Feebas is just mumbling about water,water...just the word water." Rene said,leaving Serena puzzled.
After the fifth time,Noibat flew higher then below until it got tired and began to fall,until Fletchinder caught it. "Noibat's improving. For a hatchling he's improving faster then normal." Said Drake. "Yea,but I'm thinking Noibat gonna need someone to take care of. As Hawlucha put it,no other Pokémon was around Noibat." Ash said. "So you're thinking you gonna be the one to take care of him." Drake asked.
"Who else will?" Ash asked.
"Well it's Noibat's choice on what it wants to do. You could only suggest it." Drake said until a sudden ping hit his senses. "Drake?" Ash asked. "Trouble." Drake looked up to see a net shoot out from nowhere as the Flying Pokémon quickly reacted and got out of the net's range. Everyone expect Noibat,who was trying to fly again. Noibat cried that it was confined. "Noibat!" Ash cried.
Rene,Serena,and Bonnie heard the shouting. "What was that!?" Bonnie asked. "That's Ash!" Serena cried as she returned Feebas and ran back. "Serena wait!" Rene and Bonnie caught up.
"Who's there." Ash said as the three saw a Meowth balloon,meaning that someone was about to ruin their day.
"Ha Prepared for trouble."
"And make it double."
"To protect the world from devastation."
"To unite all people within our nation."
"To announce the evils of truth and love."
"To extend 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."
"Just when this day was going too well." Drake said. "Good to see you once again older twerp and new hair and clothes to boot." Said Jessie. "And I you,old lady." Drake said leaving Jessie fuming. "I'm not old!" She yelled. "What do you guys want?" Clemont asked. "Simple like always. We want your Pokémon." Meowth said. "Simple like always. You won't succeed." Ash said.
"Ash!" Serena yelled as she ran over to him and the boys. "We heard the screaming. What's wrong." Rene asked. "They." Drake pointed to Team Rocket with Noibat hanging in a net. "Noibat!" Bonnie cried. "Give Noibat back now!" Ash demanded. "As if. Do you know Noibat could evolve into one of the most devastating Dragon types out there. We raise it,we increase our offensive arsenal." Said James.
"That won't happen. Fletchinder,use Steel Wing." Fletchinder flew in close to try to cut the rope that Noibat's net was hanging. "Don't need think so. Inkay come out and blind that turkey." James released Inkay as it spewed ink from its mouth,blinding Fletchinder in the face. "Fletchinder!" Ash cried as Fletchinder landed near him.
"Pidgeot use Air Slash."
"Arrow use Razor Wind."
Both Pokemon fired their attacks straight at the balloon. "Wobbuffet go." Wobbuffet jumped up and used Mirror Coat to absorb both attacks and redirect it back. Both Pokémon gasped and narrowly zipped out of the blast. "Dang it. We gotta try something else." Rene said. "I know but we cant risk hurting Noibat." Drake said.
Noibat however was getting more and more scared and used Supersonic crying out loud. Everyone covered their ears at the sudden screech,especially Team Rocket. "Grr,stupid noise maker!" Meowth said. "Pikachu use Iron Tail. Break Noibat out of that net." Ash said as he gave Pikachu a toss upward. Pikachu landed and jumped up from Pidgeot's back and sliced Noibat's net with a Steel Tail,freeing him.
Freefalling,Pikachu was caught by Arrow while Noibat flapped his wings was he slowly descending. Finally flapping and with help from a sudden updraft,Noibat was finally flying up. "Aghhh! You'll pay for that runt." Jessie said as she unleashed Pumpkaboo as both Inkay and the latter charge at Noibat.
Noibat simply used Supersonic,dazing the both of them. "Alright Pikachu use Thunderbolt." Pikachu then jump back up and fired a powerful bolt of lightning striking Inkay and Pumpkaboo,pushing them towards the nose of the balloon and causing it to pop.
"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" Team Rocket yelled as they flew into a twinkle.
The gang drew their breath as everyone felt that was a close call. "Well...glad that's over." Drake said. "Isn't it gonna happen again tomorrow though?" Rene asked. "Probably,because it's been a vicious cycle for the last six years." Ash said as he saw Noibat suddenly flying around freely along with the others.
"Wow...that's gotta be a world record." Said Drake. "I agree,Noibat seems to be flying okay. Are you alright Noibat?" Ash asked as Noubat nodded and flew around. "Well I'm glad one of our new members is doing well." Serena said.
"Any progress with Feebas?" Ash asked Serena. "Some,we gave it Beauty Scarf to help it evolve. The training is gonna be a puzzle as I don't know how to train a Pokémon that does nothing but swim." Serena said. "Like I said Serena,you're not alone in this." Rene said. "She's right. I'm here as well." Ash joined as he took Serena's hands in his.
"And I'll be here in case you're having trouble with Noibat." Serena said. "Which reminds me." Ash then went and called to Noibat as the latter landed right at his feet. "Hey,Noibat you're a pretty interesting little guy. I'm really glad you earn your wings. Listen I know this choice of being free in the wild,but if you ever wanted a family,be part of one...well,the choice is yours." Ash said as he held up an empty pokeball. Noibat thought of it,he knew there was no one there for him other then these people. They helped him fly,and they save him from terrible folk. Maybe there's more he could learn from them,from this human and so walked up and hit the center button of the pokeball with his head,sucking him in.
The pokeball dinged instantly,and Ash welcome the new member of the group as he released Noibat out. "Welcome to the family Noibat." Ash smiled.
Night came as the group felt after that encounter with Team Rocket,they settle for the night as they were having dinner. "Hey where's Serena?" Rene asked. "She's said she was going to the stream to feed Feebas." Ash said as Rene nodded and left. "So how are you gonna help Feebas Clemont? Serena can't look for a stream every time she wants to release Feebas." Drake asked. "Oh I have a few ideas." Clemont smirked
At the river,Serena fed Feebas bits of Oran berry as Feebas simply swallowed it. "Hey." Serena turned around to see Rene walking next to her. "Hey,Feebas seems to enjoy Oran berry although I'm gonna have to find out what it primarily eats." Serena said. "That I agree once we get to the next town." Rene said as a moment then passed,causing tension to rise.
"Hey Serena." Serena turned to face her. "I'm sorry about withholding a portion of the truth from you guys. I was happy for awhile when I was Kalos Queen until certain events caused me to rethink everything. I abandoned my sister and my parents neglected her,causing her to run away from home. I wanted to do something and when I finally had the chance to do so,I was too late. My sister was taken from me and I'll never get a chance again. Now that crown is nothing more then a curse to me." Rene explained.
"No,no I understand why you did it Rene. I don't blame you." Serena understood. "Still...you gonna compete which means Palermo will keep her eye on you. Meaning the truth,she'll find a way to...collect you. She know by tuning out the edges,smoothing the surfaces,you could be the next Kalos Queen and I think so too." Rene said. "What are saying Rene?" Serena asked.
"I'm saying that Palermo will also try to take you away from Ash. The same way she chained me away from Mara,and I'll be damned to see her do that to someone else." Rene said.
"So?" Serena asked. "I'm saying I won't just be helping you with just Feebas. I'll groom you on your Performances as well...that way,I get to see the look on my old mentor's face when you reach the top." Rene smirked.
"So...you're here to stay." Serena asked with hope. "Yes Serena I'm here to stay. Besides someone has to keep the Ketchums in track." Rene laughed as she and Serena shared a sisterly hug,knowing of their new partnership.
When it was time for bed,Ash and Serena laid in their sack cuddled up together talking. "So Rene gonna teach you how to improve your performances?" Ash asked. "Yep,I'm lucky to have her experience under my sleeve. Plus she really wants to prove that Palmero woman wrong." Serena said. "Good,I don't trust that lady for nothing." Ash stated.
"So how are you with Noibat?" Serena asked. "Great,he can now fly and now it'll be time to improve his move set...plus I've been thinking." Ash said. "About?" Serena wondered. "What Drake mentioned the day before. He's right,I'll need my other Pokémon back at home if I want to win this thing. I came close in Sinnoh but that doesn't mean I won't falter any further this time." Ash said.
"So you're gonna start switching out Pokémon from here on out?" Serena asked. "I'm still figuring out the kinks in the plan but hopefully I'll have it worked out by the time we reach the next Pokémon Center." Ash said.
"But enough of me. What about you and Feebas?" Ash asked. "I still have a ways to go. Even with Rene's help." Serena said as she traced Ash's right peck and nipple with her finger. "You got me. Always." Ash plead his support. Serena smiled and slowly inched closer and connected her lips with his. Suddenly they stopped at the sudden release from their pokeballs and out came Braxien and Frogadeir as the poke couple came close and cuddled together to sleep,leaving their trainers chuckling.
"Guess they should call this the Love Tent." Ash said. "I agree too. Goodnight Ashy." "Sweet Dreams darling." Both kissed each other and went to sleep. Tomorrow will be a new day as the Journey continues.
Done,well guys another chapter well done. Now Noibat and Feebas are here and both have a ways to go as hatchling. On other news is that this next few chapters will be normal traveling ones or filler if you want to think that will have developing material in store plus a few surprises for good mesure. Last excuse is because I felt like the need to go back to basics since I felt I've been running myself rampant with these main story chapters most recently.
One question I must ask and I could use some feedback. Would it be better if I have Feebas evolve sooner or later? That's what I've been wondering since I started this chapter. If you have any other questions or suggestions. I'll be all ears.
Be sure to hit like,comment and thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
