Pokémon Journey XYZ
Hey Guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 85 and Chapter 2 of XYZ. Here is our first filler chapter about a certain Love type situation and since this is highly changed so is the entire chapter. Enjoy.
"Never make a decision when you are upset, sad, jealous or in love."-Mario Teguh
Chapter 85: Puppy Love
"Master Lysandre we have both profiles to look over." Xerosic said. "Put them on screen." Lysandre ordered as profile pictures of Ash and Drake were displayed along with common information of them.
Name: Ash Ketchum
Age: 16
Date of Birth: May 22, 2000
Number of Pokémon: 74
Achievements: Orange League Victor 2011, Kanto Battle Frontier Victor 2013, Indigo Plateau 2010 Top 16, Silver Conference 2012 Top 8, Ever Grande Conference 2013 Top 4, Lilly of the Vally Conference 2014 Runner Up, Vertress Conference 2015 Runner Up.
Bio: An aspiring young man and powerful trainer, Ash Ketchum is a determined Pokémon trainer and pure of heart. Humble and brave Ash seeks to become one of the greatest Pokémon trainers in the world. Alongside his friends and Pokémon his greatest strength is his tenacity and can do attitude to overcome any situation in and out of the battlefield. Ash still desires to become the very best that no one has ever reach before, making a significant mark of his presence around the world.
Current Location: Kalos.
"Okay and next profile?" Lysandre ordered.
Name: Drake Ketchum
Date of Birth: April 20, 1998
Age: 21
Number of Pokémon: 15
Achievements: Indigo Plateau 2009 Victor, Elite Four challenge successful.
Champion Career: 2009-Present
Bio: The story that Drake Ketchum has forge isn't for the faint of heart. Training to become an Apex Trainer at a young age, Drake Ketchum prepared to participate in the Indigo League until a tragic accident lost him one of his Pokémon parnters and receded from competing until 2009. Once competing in the Indigo League, he showed no mercy and clawed his way to the top, earning him the Elite Challenge. Despite protest from Key Members of the Pokémon League, Drake took the roll of Kanto Champion like his father before him. His early years, Drake lead by strength and desire causing unrest and doubt in his ability to lead the region at the same time his younger brother competed as well. Vowing to turn a new leaf, Drake became an adventurer to improve himself and his abilities,alongside his brother Ash. However according to Drake himself, an accident caused him to go another world and return back to the present only three years older then before. Drake claims he doesn't blame for what transpired only that it rebirth him with a new purpose and skill. Drake currently still travels around the world learning and proving that his new improve self process the qualities to be a greater leader and protector for all mankind.
Current Location: Kalos
"Okay the two have proven to make a mark in each section of the world." Xerosic said. "All the trouble they could do and the young one has yet to win a major tournament?" Malva questioned. "You said the older one is currently training the younger in the used of his powers." Lysandre asked. "All we know is that they both could use their powers, what difference does it make if they do or don't?" Bryony said. "There's been talk around Kalos that the younger one is most likely to win the Kalos League." Xerosic said.
"Enough. After our plan is complete there won't be a League here for celebration however this doesn't change a thing. Recruitment of these two young men is critical to our success." Lysandre said. "Why would you need these two trainers for?" Malva asked. "Malva even in the perfect world we are destined to created, that world will need enforcers to carry our will and enforce the future people obey law and order. These Guardians Knights are the perfect specimen to fill that role." Lysandre said.
"And what makes you think they'll turn and fight for you?" Malva asked. "I hope they turn. Especially the tall one,he surely must be good with his hands." Celosia said looking at Drake's picture. "Ughh sex addict." Mable insulted. "Fulfill your desires at your own time Celosia, for now let us focus on retrieving the two Z Cores." Lysandre Said. "You all have your orders. March." Lysandre ordered as everyone got back to work. "Why are you so sure you'll convince the boys to turn. Drake Ketchum especially, He's no Diantha Carnet because he is much stronger, more tenacious then she can ever be." Malva said.
"Because I..never lose." Lysandre growled.
On Route 18,the gang stopped at a local Pokémon Center for the night and prepared to disembark the next morning but not before giving Professor Sycamore a call. "Ah everyone how are you all?" The professor asked. "We're all alright professor. We have something that may interest you. We know almost nothing about it." Ash said. "Very well. Put it in view for me." The professor asked as Bonnie held Squishy in front of the professor.
"All we know is that it's a Pokémon but it's not listed in any Pokémon database." Drake said. "It also has this incredible power that we can't even comprehend." Clemont added. "Hmm...certainly never seen something like it before. Bonnie could you turn it slowly as I conduct scans of it?" The professor asked as Bonnie spun slowly in place. "I got it. I'll research all I can about it. I am sure you all can take care of it in the meantime." The professor said as the group nodded then ending the call. "I'm sure the professor will have some answers soon but are you sure we should've told him about Team Flare." Rene asked. "Positive because we don't even know much about them to begin with." Drake said
The group continued to walk on Route 18 until they decided to take a break off the side the of road. Everyone went off to do their usual thing as Ash and Serena were together under a big oak tree as Serena is brushing Eevee's fur,Pikachu was sleeping on Ash's lap who had his arm around Serena's shoulder. Unknown to them from the hedges ahead of them was a Pokémon spying on them,specifically Eevee.
"Eevee sure seems to enjoy that." Ash said. "Yep,pretty soon she'll debut in her first Pokémon Showcase." Serena said. "Did she get over her nervousness yet?" Ash asked. "It's a work in progress. Rene's been a big help and so has Pikachu. The real test will be holding her cool in front of hundreds of people. My hope is she'll be ready by my next Showcase." Serena said. Eevee barked thank you as the couple stood up. Excited and needing to get moving, Eevee danced around happily but the peace was short lived.
A rumbling came ahead of them as the couple and their Pokémon were startle. Ash looked ahead to see a dust cloud forming from heavy steps caused by something. A Quilladin was charging and the couple swore they saw swirling hearts in its eyes. It then use Vine Whip and extended them in a shape of a heart heading straight at Eevee.
Nearly petrified, Eevee broke out of her trance and used Protect to block the Vine Whip. "Eevee are you okay?" Serena asked as Eevee barked. "Woah that Pokémon looks like a Chespin." Ash said as pulled his Pokédex out to scan it.
"Quilladin, The Spiny Armor Pokémon, They strengthen their bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won't start fights."
"They definitely got the kindness part right." Ash said as he saw Quilladin trying to give a daisy to Eevee. "Hey guys we heard a commotion." Drake and the others ran over. "Cool a Quilladin, I haven't seen one of these guys in awhile." Rene said. "That's what Chespin evolves into?" Bonnie asked. Chespin came and approached its evolved counterpart to introduce himself. Quilladin simply patted Chespin's head and went back to its business in a form of another heart shaped Vine Whip straight at Eevee.
"Is that Vine Whip heart shaped?" Drake asked. "Yep and it apparently has hearts in its eyes." Rene said. "So that means Quilladin has a crush on Eevee?" Serena asked as Quilladin spoke happily. "He confessed it. He has a crush on Eevee." Ash said Ash Eevee didn't feel the same at all. Pikachu however felt anger building up against this walking chestnut.
Quilladin then balled up its body and started rolling at a fast pace aiming at Eevee. "It's using Rollout." Ash said. "Ash its gonna crush Eevee!" Serena nearly yelled. As it got near Eevee, it stop and pledged its love to her. Still startle, Eevee used Double Team,making copies to try to conceal itself. Instead in Quilladin's mind he was surrounded by an army of beauties that his heart exploded in love and caused his body to faint,leaving the group very..very confused. "Well...that's one way to cause a Pokémon to pass out." Drake scratched his head as Rene went to check it. "Okay...I'm gonna need a wet rag for this." She said
A ten minute wait and Quilladin woke up. "Good he's awake." Drake said. "Quilladin are you alright?" Bonnie asked. Quilladin sat up and gave Rene the wet rag back saying thanks. "You're welcome." Rene said. "So It does have manners." Drake said. "The Pokédex did say Quilladin can be very docile." Ash said as Quilladin ran back in field. "Where's he going now?" Drake asked as he felt Quilladin didn't have a large attention span. A moment later Quilladin was coming back with flowers in his hands. Approaching Eevee he offered them to her, but Eevee felt Quilladin was overshooting his efforts with her despite good intentions. Plus he was a total stranger that she wasn't conformable with and rapidly shook her head no, breaking Quilladin's heart.
"It's a good effort. You should probably take notes Ash." Rene played causing Ash to just shrugged off the remark. "Eevee is just shy and besides she already has Pikachu." Serena said as Quilladin simply sat on the ground and moped. Pancham and Chespin tried to cheer him up but Quilladin wasn't interested causing a rift among the three that then lead to a brawl. "Well this won't solve anything." Clemont said. "Acting like a jerk certainly won't." Serena added as the group saw the three Pokémon duke it out.
Mid fight, Quilladin had a light bulb in a form of beating either Pancham or Chespin and Eevee will definitely fall head over heels for him for his superior strength. Quilladin then stopped the fight and asked Serena daringly to challenge Pancham. "What did he say?" Serena asked. "He said he wants to challenge Pancham to a battle." Rene said. Pancham of course was more then likely to agree and give the big chestnut a cracking and spoke. "Pancham says he agrees and will do it the Wild Way which means no trainer interference." Rene explained. "So Pancham will be doing all the battling himself?" Serena asked. "Those are the rules." Ash said. "Well I can't stop Pancham from doing this." Serena said.
Quilladin and Pancham stood opposite ends when Quilladin kicked things off which Vine Whip. Pancham countered it with Stone Edge to cancel it. Hoping to push through, Quilladin then went into a Rollout charging into the stone pillars knocking them one by one and aimed right at Pancham. Pancham jumped over to dodge once but Quilladin quickly rolled back a J turn and catching Pancham by surprise,sending him flying. Mid air Pancham's retaliated with Dark Pulse this time catching Quilladin by surprise. Not willing to lose this battle, Quilladin emerge through the smoke with Needle Arm at the ready. Pancham counter with Arm Thrust,and it wasn't long until this battle became a boxing match. Suddenly with a quick uppercut Needle Arm struck Pancham in the jaw pushing him back. Quilladin cheered for himself as he turn to Eevee who may have been watching. Unfortunately that wasn't the case when he saw saw Eevee dozing away close to Pikachu,causing distraught to Quilladin.
Feeling the need to change the plan, Quilladin angrily shouted and pointed to Chespin to battle instead. "Now you want to battle Chespin? Make up your mind." Drake said. "Is it just me or is Quilladin is just showing off?" Bonnie asked. "The fact that it's not taking its eyes off Eevee, no it's not you." Drake said.
Taking Pancham's place with the same rules, Chespin started off by firing a barrage Pin Missile at Quilladin. Not afraid of the attack, Quilladin took it where he stood. He then retaliated with a double Needle Arm but Chespin did a front flip to dodge. In the air, Chespin retaliated with Seed Bomb and actually did some damage to Quilladin.
Yawning at such a fruitless battle, Eevee wanted nothing other then to cuddle with Pikachu. Squishy felt the same manner to just sleep the day off until something tried to jump him. Squishy turned to see it was nothing more then a cheap toy of itself. Dedenne felt curious about it and started chasing when it began to moved. Squishy felt Dedenne but knew no doubt this wasn't a good idea. Pikachu and Eevee noticed and began to follow the duo around. Eventually when they were away from the others, the toy dispersed a net that snared everyone and hoisted them upward.
Quilladin knew he had the upper hand and turned to Eevee but was surprised to see her not where she was. "Wait did Eevee go?" Serena said. "Pikachu's gone too." Ash spoke until a cry caught everyone's attention. They turn to see their Pokémon Squishy included hanging in a net from Team Rocket's balloon.
"You guys!" Ash spat. "Ha we were going for just the green blob but as a bonus we got Pikachu and more too." Jessie said. "Wait how do you guys know about Squishy?" Ash asked. "We're glad you ask twerps. Why it was just the other day when we were busy with our day." James said. "By busy you mean stalking us." Drake said crossing his arms. "Anyway, Like we said to our busy day when we noticed you twerps with this green blob along with those guys in the red suits." Meowth said. "What do you guys know Team Flare?" Rene asked. "We thought you twerps had the answers and that's what they call themselves...we heard better." Jessie said. "But how do you know about Squishy?" Drake asked. "If those red suits desperately wanted it the other day from you twerps then it has to be important." Jessie said leaving the group to groaned out of incompetence. "Well you know what the saying is, 'Ignorance is Bliss' and we gotta jam. Ciao." Team Rocket said as James threw the group a smoke screen,blinding them as they made their escape.
"They got away." Clemont said. "Not for long, Noctowl come on out." Ash released the shiny owl Pokémon in the air. "Right Ash, Arrow come help out." Rene released Altaria to help. "We need you guys to follow Team Rocket's balloon." Ash said as both flying types nodded and flew off. "Alright we gotta follow as they search." Ash said as the group ran off.
Still hanging from the air and getting farther and farther, Eevee felt too afraid to even think all while Pikachu did his best to calm her. Eevee felt a bit better knowing her mate was with her. Dedenne and Squishy seem calm enough while Pikachu was looking for a way out. This time Team Rocket had them in an old fashion string net and no metal which means an easy simple escape. With his teeth, Pikachu but into the net big enough to make a hole big enough to escape but not too big for Team Rocket to notice.
Pikachu beckon Dedenne and Squishy jump first which they did. Next was Eevee but not if Pikachu was going with her. Holding paws, Pikachu and Eevee jumped together and into the river where Dedenne and Squishy were waiting on the river side and swam to them.
"What exactly are we gonna do with that green squishy thing." Meowth asked. "Obviously we are gonna learn more about it. See why those red suits wanted it and why the twerps are protecting it. Maybe it'll be worth a lot of money." Jessie said. "Learn about it and sell it to the highest bidder. We won't have to deal with money troubles anymore." James said. "WHAT!" Jessie screamed. "What's wrong?" James asked. "What's wrong is that they got away!" Jessie pointed to the ripped net underneath. "Meowth pull around stat!" Jessie ordered as Meowth pulled a quick 180 back to search for the twerp's Pokemon.
"Anything guys?" Ash asked the duo returned. Noctowl and Arrow shook no and figure they would've gone to ground. "Alright keep searching. We'll catch up." Ash said as the two flying Pokémon flew off. "They've could've gone to ground." Ash said. "But why, they're trying to get away as fast as possible right?" Serena said. "Unless they had to for something." Drake said. "All the more reason to keep moving." Ash said as the group continued their search.
With Squishy riding on his head, Pikachu,Eevee and Dedenne continued down the main road heading back South. Unfortunately they didn't get far when an explosion nearly took them off their feet, causing Eevee to trip. Pikachu noticed and gave Squishy to Dedenne then running back to help Eevee. Through the smoke, Team Rocket was in front with Inkay and Gourgiest inching to attack. "Ha,nowhere to run now." Meowth said. Pikachu growled and fired a Thunderbolt straight up into the air hoping this would work.
Arrow and Noctowl flew above the gang when they saw the Thunderbolt flash into the air. "Was that?" "Pikachu's Thunderbolt, They're close by and you said those warning signals were a waste of time." Ash chuckles when he proved Rene wrong.
"That wasn't even a straight shot." Jessie said. "Were you even trying to hit us?" James asked. "No." The Pokémon turned to see their trainers standing behind them. "He was calling for us." Ash smirked as Pikachu ran over to his trainer. "I'm glad you're alright too buddy." Ash said. Eevee did the same with Serena as the latter hugged Eevee tightly. "You're safe now Eevee." Serena whispered.
"There's too much happiness around. Let's ruin it." Jessie said as her team agreed. "Watch this guys,you're gonna love it." Ash said as he step forward. "Say hello to an old friend Team Rocket. Noctowl use Confusion." Ash said as the Owl Pokémon flew straight at them. "Isn't that the twerp's Johto Pokémon?" asked Jessie. "The Same one who prefers to playing all sorts of head gam-." Meowth said as he was cut off when a mental presence invaded his mind. With Psychic power, Noctowl chirped and had all six Rocket members under a spell.
"Come to me." Team Rocket turned to see Giovanni appeared before them. "Hey its the boss!" Meowth said. "How you get out of jail?" James asked. "Come to me." Giovanni repeated. "We will Boss. The gang is back together." Team Rocket said as they ran after Giovanni who was also moving away from them without moving his legs. "Come to me." Giovanni said. "Yes Boss we are running as fast as we can." Team Rocket unknowingly they were really running away from the twerps.
With Team Rocket running off again, Ash praise Noctowl. "I forgot how fun that was to watch. Good job Noctowl." Ash petted him on the head. "That was kinda weird." Serena commented. "Better to someone else then you. Noctowl certainly enjoys playing mind games." Drake smiled as Ash gave Noctowl a piece of an Oran Berry. "I'll say it again,you have interesting Pokémon Ash." Rene said. "That I do." Ash said as the whole group started to laugh.
Quilladin then approached Eevee to ask if she was okay. Eevee however was still too uncomfortable around strangers and Quilladin figured to try again and went and came back with flowers. Appreciating the gesture, Eevee turn them down, crushing Quilladin's heart once again. "I'm sorry Quilladin,but Eevee's just not too trusting on strangers." Serena said. "Not to mention she's Pikachu's mate already." Ash added further crushing Quilladin thus starting to draw small circles on the dirt with one of his claws. "It's okay Quilladin. I'm sure you'll find someone special." Serena said as Quilladin looked up at her.
"Hey guys look." Clemont pointed in a bush where a Flareon was watching them. Quilladin immediately went head over heels and went after thus startling Flareon. "Wait where are you going?" Ash asked as Quilladin looked back and answered also thanking them for..something and ran off. "He sure recovers quickly." Bonnie said. "More like a shorter attention span then a Rotom on energy juice." Drake said. "At least he said goodbye." Ash commented. "Well that's works for me. All the more reason to make up for lost time." Drake said. "I suspose you're right. Today was a really wierd day for me." Rene said. "Just wait until we get to the next Pokémon Center then reality just hits you." Drake said. "Speaking of Pokémon Center, I could settle for dinner early." Ash said. "I second that." Serena said as the group walk down the main road until they saw a Flamethrower shot up at the sky.
"What was that?" Bonnie asked. "I believe that was the sound of unconditional love hitting a brink wall." Drake snickered. "Quilladin will be alright. He seems to always land on his feet." Rene said as the group head further down the road looking forward to the next day as the Journey continues.
Done guys there's chapter 85 and look forward to more filler chapters. One thing I would say about this chapter is that this will begin a very slow edge dulling for Team Rocket. Trust me once this starts being noticeable around the halfway mark towards the Kalos League. That's all for now, thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
