Pokémon Journey: XYZ
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 86 and Chapter 3 of XYZ. Here we reach more filler chapters for development. I imagine we won't hit a main segment until Ninja Village so we do a ways to go. For now let's enjoy show.
"Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness."- Euripides
Chapter 86: A Mega Nega Standoff
After leaving the Pokémon Center that morning, the gang continued down Route 18 but not before the Nurse Joy in charge gave them a letter to them signned from Professor Sycamore.
"So the letter states that Professor Sycamore gonna meet us at the next Pokémon Center, he'll probably tell us what he probably figured out about Squishy." Drake said. "Hopefully we would finally get some answers." Ash said. "He also said there was another reason he's coming all the way out here but he'll explain it to us once he arrives." Drake added. "So aside from Squishy there's another reason he's coming here." Clemont said. "It's too important to not to miss. How far is the Pokémon Center." Ash asked. "It's about another four miles from where we are." Serena said as she checked her map on her tablet. "That's a ways, that means we gotta keep this pace if we are gonna get there by midday." Rene said.
Suddenly their conversation broke when they heard screaming in the vicinity. "What was that?" Clemont cried as the screaming continued. "Someone's calling for help. Guys Aura Vision." Drake commended. "We won't be able to see pass all this brush Drake." Ash said. "We have to try. Look for high concentrations." Drake said as the screaming continued. "By the sound of direction it's East." Clemont said. "Got it. Searching East." Ash said as he search beyond the forest to at best avoid interference and spotted a pink signature meaning distress.
"Got it, on the ridge." Ash said as he lead the group East bound. Nearly out of the forest and approaching a rocky ridge, the group saw a woman in mountain gear with her leg trapped in a fissure. "Help me!" She cried. "What happened?" Drake asked. "I was retrieving something at the side of the ridge and as I was climbing up my leg got trapped in this fissure." The woman explained. "We'll pull you out." Rene and Drake grabbed each of her arms and pulled but the woman's leg wouldn't budge and she screamed in pain. "Stop stop! We're making it worse." Drake said. "Damnit, the fissure too narrow." Rene said. "Couldn't we try again?" Serena said. "Not if you want her leg to come off or the strain will break her Tibia the least." Rene said. "What do we do?" Bonnie asked in worry. "We gotta make the fissure wider so it'll be easier on the leg." Drake said.
"I'm on it. Toterra should be able to handle this." Ash said. "Easy Ash,we're trying to make the fissure wider,not take off this entire ridge." Rene said. "It's okay Ash. I got this." Clemont reassured as he used his Aipom Arm and set it on the opposite end of the fissure. "Okay I'll push the fissure while you both pull." Clemont said as Rene and Drake nodded. Clemont's Aipom Arm pushed against fissure but it only moved just a bit. "It'll have to do." Drake said. "Alright hang on. This is gonna strain abit." Rene said as she and Drake pulled up causing the leg to stir loose but the woman to scream in pain. "Wiggle your leg." Rene ordered as the woman nodded and wiggled her leg around. Finally a final tug and the woman's leg popped out. "Done Clemont." Drake said.
"Whew,I didn't know how long my Aipom Arm was gonna hold." Clemont drew breath. "How's your leg, any strain?" Rene asked as the woman stood up without difficulty. "It feels fine. Thank you all." She thanked. "Anytime. What was the thing you fished from the ridge anyway." Drake asked. "Very well. It was this." The woman then showed them a pink stone with a leafy DNA symbol in the middle,surprising the group. "Is that..a Mega Stone?" Ash asked. "Yep, I heard a rumor concerning a shiny stone around this part of the forest. If there's anything I could do for you folks, just ask." The woman said. "Actually you wouldn't know how to get to the Pokémon Center." Rene said. "Oh I can do much better then that, follow me." The woman asked as the group preceded to follow her.
Minutes laters, the gang arrived at the Pokémon Center in the back of an ambulance. "Thanks so much for the ride but how come you have an ambulance with you?" Serena asked. "Oh, so I could do my job properly." The woman as she discarded her mountain gear and revealed herself as Nurse Joy,surprising the crew. "You're Nurse Joy." Clemont exclaimed. "Yep,welcome to my Pokémon Center." Nurse Joy said as everyone walked into the lobby. Like many Pokémon Center on the roads they're much smaller then the ones in the cities,but still capable of treating all sorts of Pokémon.
"Its a really fun gig, I meet all sorts of trainers and Pokémon who pass through." Nurse Joy said. "By the sound of that enthusiasm you seem to be enjoying your work. Did you come off the line recently?" Rene asked. "Excellent pickup. Yep, I graduated from the Lumiose Nursing Institute two months ago. Me and my assistant Pokémon were promoted and were left charge of this Pokémon Center." Nurse Joy explained. "New digs I suspose." Drake commented. "So you folks said you were trying to reach here for a reason." Nurse Joy asked. "Yea,we got a letter this morning from Professor Sycamore asking us to come here to meet." Ash said. "Really So you guys must be the group he mentioned. He contacted me two days ago when he said he spotted high readings of Mega enegry in the area hence this." Nurse Joy said as she held up the Mega Stone. "I wondered what kind of Mega Stone this is." Serena said.
"I had the same question too but the professor says he has a hunch and that's why he requested to come here." Nurse Joy said. "It'll be awhile until he finally arrives,for now allow me to show my hospitality and heal all your Pokémon." Nurse Joy said. "We would like that very much." Serena said as Nurse Joy went to the door at the back. "In the meantime after our Pokémon are healed, we could all have lunch." Ash suggested. "Now seems like a perfect time." Drake said as the group heard a commotion. "Audino come on! Please open up." Nurse Joy cried as a muffled voiced answered. "I know I didn't say I was leaving, you can't really blame me." Nurse Joy said as the muffled voice continues to speak behind the door.
The group heard what was happening and felt sympathy almost immediately. "Sounds like they don't get along very well." Drake said. "She said it was an Audino, it's uncommon to have one as an nurse's aid here in Kalos." Rene said. "I wonder if we can help...here let's head around back to see if there's a window." Drake said as they left outside without Nurse Joy noticing.
"So is there a plan or are we just gonna wing it?" Rene said. "It shouldn't that hard to convince a Pokémon and open a door." Drake said as they approached around back to the back window but someone else was watching it already. Watching through the window was a boy around Bonnie's age, brown shaggy hair, freckled face, teal eyes, and was wearing brown overalls, a darker brown shade shirt under them and light brown shoes.
"Hey kid." Rene called startling him. "Oh ah, sorry. Are you guys here to help?" He asked. "That depends on what you means." Ash said. "Sorry everyone, I'm Emilio, I live near this Pokémon Center. I meant are you guys here to help Nurse Joy and her Audino." Emilio asked. "You know about this?" Bonnie asked him. "I'm afraid I do. They don't get along very well since they got here. I visit almost everyday to see if I could help them." Emilio explained. "It's does sound like bad." Ash said. "Can you guys do something?" Emilio asked. "That's what we're here for." Drake said as he slid the window up.
"Alright,Let's hop in." Drake said. "Wouldn't this qualify as Breaking and Entering?" Clemont asked. "Not really, and beside we're not really breaking anything." Ash chuckled. "You guys are really action oriented." Serena said. "We wouldn't be very good at our job if we weren't." Rene smiled.
After hopping through the window, everyone looked around to see they were in a broom closet. "It's just through here." Emilio pointed out as he slid the door slightly opened. Through the crack the group saw a nursing set up inside with herbs, medical supplies and even a healing and examination tube. By the cot on the far wall was a human size pink and cream Pokémon with bright blue eyes big fluffy ears that resemble bells in some way and was dressed in a nursing outfit. They currently saw Audino treating a Zigzagoon by rubbing cream on its fur.
"Audino?" Emilio called catching the Hearing Pokémon's attention. "Audino? Is everyone in there? Can one of you unlock the door?" Nurse Joy yelled through the door. Audino only spoke softly and banged the door just once. "Audino please forgive Nurse Joy. You both need each other." Emilio said. Serena figured to take the time to scan Audino on her Pokédex.
"Audino, the Hearing Pokémon, Using the feelers on its ears, it can tell how someone is feeling or when an egg might hatch."
"Audino seems like a very capable assistant." Serena whispered to Ash. "Audino are skilled healers and are the preferred nursing assistants in Unova." Ash whispered back. "That's amazing but what is Audino's issue with Nurse Joy?" Serena asked. "That's what we're gonna find out." Ash said. "Emilio's right Audino, Nurse Joy feels very sorry and she really needs you to open the door." Bonnie said as Audino was pondering between its personal feelings and its duty to the Pokémon Center.
Outside the Pokémon Center, Professor Sycamore pulled up in a blue Jeep and disembark. At the same time he saw a trainer carrying what was his Pokémon on his back and appears to be in quite a rush. "Don't worry Makuhita. We're here." The trainer said as the professor then approached the man.
Nurse Joy still stood outside the door when the man and the professor walked in. "Nurse Joy, I need asstiance." The man asked as he carried his Makuhita inside. "Oh no. Without my equipment, what can I do?" Nurse Joy cried. "I may be able to help." The professor said as the place his hand on Makuhita's forehead. "It has a rising fever. It must be treated immediately." The professor said. "Understood. Audino please open the door! We have a serious medical emergency!" Nurse Joy said frankly. Audino didn't need to be told twice and immediately opened the door. "Alright everyone, wait outside in the lobby. Professor help me bring Makuhita inside." Nurse Joy said.
After being Makuhita inside, the professor went outside to let Nurse Joy and Audino work. "It won't be long now." Drake said. "Yes, Makuhita will make a fine recovery." The professor said. "Thank you professor." The man said. "It was no trouble." The professor said.
After the man took a seat to wait, the group and the professor took the time to get to business. "So aside from visiting Nurse Joy, you also came to tell us what you figure out about Squishy." Ash asked. "Yes but first may I see it?" The professor asked. Bonnie nodded and held up Squishy on her palm. Curious about the current situation, Squishy stood still as the professor inspects it. "Fascinating. I really never seen anything quite like it." The Professor said. "It's not very fond of humans. We think it barely trust us as it is." Drake said. "So what can you tell us about Squishy professor?" Serena asked.
"Well kids that's the thing. Next to nothing I'm afraid. There is no recorded data concerning Squishy or its species." The professor leaving the group surprised and dissatisfied. "There really isn't anything about its history. What about the Lumiose Achieves at the Grand Library? Kalos's most record pieces of history is in that achieve." Rene said. "I only had two days to study Squishy's scans but I suspose I could try the Achieves,but it may take some time due to the vast amount of information there." The professor said. "We have confidence you'll find something professor." Clemont said.
"It would be much easier if I could bring Squishy back to Lumiose City for further study." The professor suggested. "I don't think that's a good idea professor. The only person Squishy somewhat trusts out of all is Bonnie and I don't think it like being probed and poke about and...there's another reason." Drake said. "I'm all ears everyone." The professor asked. "Well...the reason we ran into Squishy was because these people in red suits were chasing it down." Said Ash. "People with bad intentions." Rene added. "They work for someone and part of some sort of shadow organization. They call themselves Team Flare." Drake said surprising the professor.
"So you say that Kalos has a criminal organization in its midst?" The professor asked. "There's more, their intentions are far beyond reasoning. Like world ending reasoning." Ash said. "We believe Team Flare is the threat Olympia forewarned us about a month ago. The ones who plan who kill us all." Drake said further shocking the professor. "That is most unforgiving news everyone. I didn't think the threat would come this soon." The professor. "That's why we're keeping Squishy safe and away from them. We're also taking it to Terminus Cave because we believe that's where it lives. You might want to check information about Terminus Cave to find a connection as well professor." Drake said.
"Man all this reminds me how out of our element we are." Ash said. "What makes you that?" Serena asked. "Well let's not forget how much Squishy doesn't know about the outside world either." Ash said. "What do you mean Ash?" The professor asked. "Well It doesn't know anything about the Aura Guardians, and it's only enegry source is solar radiation. Not to mention that Squishy is a shapeshifter with enormous power." Ash explained. "More and more things to research about I'm afraid. Squishy must have a history but a very isolated one. It won't be easy to narrow down leads." The professor said. "We may not have other options. The sooner we know more about Squishy, the more we'll learns about Team Flare's plans with it." Drake said as everyone seem to agree.
Three minutes later Nurse Joy and Audino came out with a happy Makuhita who jumped his trainer. "Makuhita,you're okay." The man said. "Makuhita is going to make a fine recovery." Said Nurse Joy as the man thank them very much and carried his Makuhita out the Pokémon Center bidding fareware. "That was a good performance Nurse Joy." Ash said. "I'm glad Makuhita is alright." Said Serena. "The teamwork of Nurse Joy and Audino is very unique to be unrecognizable." The professor said. "What do you mean you still don't forgive me!?" The gang heard Nurse Joy yell from back in the operating room.
The opened the door to see Nurse Joy amen Audino butting heads again. "Even after what we just went through?! I said I was sorry!" Nurse Joy yelled as Audino merely sass back at her causing Nurse Joy's blood pressure to spike. "I assume after a crisis like that,you two would make up." Drake said. "Exactly how did this happened anyway?" Ash asked. Nurse Joy then told the story of how on graduation day each Nurse Joy is assigned a assistant nurse. Everyone got a Wigglytuff expect her. Because of her unique ideas and age, she was given a veteran assistant Audino. Despite her reluctance and denial fact that this was happening. The Head Nurse agreed to them been a fine pairing which Audino agreed to but not Nurse Joy.
"Is that the whole reason?" Drake asked. "Yes, I may not look like it but I'm actually younger then other Nurse Joy." Nurse Joy admitted. "That would expect the enthusiasm." Rene smiled. "Plus I may act and think differently but also does every other Nurse Joy. I know I could handle the work and stay under pressure. I just figure that...when they gave me a veteran assistant,they treated it like they needed someone to hold my hand the whole. I don't need that. I want things to be...well...balanced." Nurse Joy said.
"I suspose so Nurse Joy and I think I can help you with that." The professor said. "Right professor I assume you know what this is." Nurse Joy showed Augustine the pink Mega Stone. "Correct, Hmm...perfectly intact and I base off the coloring I do have a hunch what type this is." The professor said. "I think I do as well professor. Based on your book of Mega Evolution Volume I, this Mega Stone could be Audinite." Nurse Joy said shocking the others.
"Wait does this mean that Audino is capable of Mega Evoling?" Drake asked. "Yes, It's been heard of but hardly ever seen. Hopefully until now." The professor said as he present Nurse Joy a Key Stone. "You will need this if you're planning on this and hopefully this will convince you both how much you both need each other. The symbolic bonds among you are as strong as steel and unbreakable." The professor said as both nurses looked at each other in question and pondered at the idea of having their differences asides and working as one.
A sudden boom shook the group inside the OR. "What was that?!" Drake asked. "It came from outside on the side of the building." Rene said. Everyone then rushed outside to the side of the building. "Over there." Emilio pointed to a giant Meowth robot gathering Pokeballs from the Nursing room. "You guys!" Ash spat. "Well well,you were right Jesse. They took the bait." James said. "All the Pokémon in Nursing! We have to save them!" Nurse Joy said.
"Here I thought about having a normal but clearly we can't have that ever." Drake said. "Oh this? It's just a lure." James said. "That we could use for a quick buck." Meowth added. "But our real goal is that." Jessie pointed to the Mega Stone Audino was carrying. "Like heck you're gonna-" Ash and Drake were interrupted when two nets were shot from the arms of the Robo Meowth. "What the?" Drake cried. "Ha got them." James said. "Our new Mega Nega Meowth Bot is armed to the whisker in catching and trapping." Meowth explain.
"Allow us test that theory out for you." Drake said as he took his Uchigatana and sliced the netting,freeing himself. "Great,But do you mind me as well." Ash stated the obvious since he doesn't have a cutting weapon. Drake smiled sarcastically and ran over and slice the netting, freeing Ash. "I really need my own sword." Ash said as he stood up. "Now's not the time." Drake said as both brothers charged up and fired an Aura Sphere at the robot. However the robot's chassis merely absorbed the energy.
"Ha it work. There's an absorbing material in the chassis so those little magic tricks you dopes do won't affect us." Jessie laughed. "Wow that sounds revolutionary." Clemont marveled and so did the professor. "Guys not helping!" Serena yelled at the two. "Well luckily, we put things to the test." Ash said as he took out Toterra Pokeball and Drake's Lucario. "No you two." The brothers looked back to see Nurse Joy and Audino behind them. "The safety and protection of this Pokémon Center belongs to us and we will defend it together." Nurse Joy said with Audino agreeding. "I think we should follow the Nurse's orders Ash." Drake said as Ash widely agreed.
"Ha,exactly what can you two do that the twerps can't?" Jessie mocked. "We can use this. Ready Audino?" Nurse said as she and Audino presented each Stone in hand. Both began to glow brightly and tendons began to form. "Now Audino Let's Mega Evolve!" Nurse Joy cried as the tendons merged together and Audino went through a transformation. In her new form, Audino grew abit taller, her pink fur changed to white, eyes change from blue to red, growing a white fluffy rabbit tail along with a white dress like appearance on its body, lastly were out grown bell ears with swirly appendages hanging at the end.
"Audino Mega Evolved." Clemont said. "Their bond is surely powerful and here's the proof." The professor said. "Audino use Double Slap." Mega Audino dash ahead and jumped to the head and gave multiple powered bitch slaps to the robots head, knocking things inside. "Now Power Up Punch." Audino then went charging head first and punched the robots chest hard,knocking it on its back. "Ughh this isn't going well." James said. "Now would be a great time to retreat." Jessie said. "Yea same here." Meowth agreed.
"Now Audino, Use the strongest Heal Pulse." Mega Audino then emitted a rainbow pulse towards the bot. Inside the head, Team Rocket came to the effects of the Heal Pulse and felt absolute relaxation and happiness. "I feel gritty inside." James said. "I felt like I'm as high as the sky." Jessie said. "You know, what are we doing. We should be decent people and here we are." Meowth said. "You said it, Meowth do the world a kindness and release all the Pokeballs in the hold." Jessie ordered as Meowth pulled a lever. There all the Pokeballs came falling down of the hold from the underside.
"Now let's finish this. Use Hyper Beam." Mega Audino jumped high and unleashed a Mega purple beam of devastation right at the robot. This time the chassis didn't hold all the power and pressure, causing it to crack with lead to the bot's implosion. Team Rocket then began to go off sky high.
"You know nothing could ruin this." Said a very calm James.
"Even after getting blown up." Said a calm Meowth.
"We have all the happiness in the world." Jessie said.
"NOW WE BLAST OFF IN PEACE!" They said in happiness as they flew into a twinkle.
After an awkward aftermath, the gang hung around in the lobby where the professor prepared to disembark. Since it was sunset the gang figure to rest at the Pokémon Center for the night and leave for the road the next morning. "Thank you so much for this Key Stone professor." Nurse Joy said. "It's no trouble. I'm sure you and Audino will use its newfound power to heal and treat many Pokémon." The professor said as the two nurses nodded. "As for you kids, I'll check the Achives at the Grand Library. If I Anything about Squishy or its history,I'll let you all know." The professor said. "We're just a call away professor." Drake said.
After the professor left, the gang figured to turn in early. Inside their room Ash and Serena were preparing for bed as Serena was in her pjs brushing her hair. Ash stepped out of the bathroom after brushing his teeth. "Today was eventful." Ash said. "They're never dull. Always fun...ish but never dull." Serena spoke as she continued brushing.
Watching his girlfriend continue to brush her beautiful golden honey hair, Ash started to get funny ideas and approached her from behind. "Speaking of fun. When was the last time we shared some 'us' time? Ash said as he kissed Serena's right shoulder. Only wearing a pink tank top and short, Serena groan playfully when she felt her boyfriend's lips melt into her shoulder. "Now that's not fair." Serena played. "What isn't?" Asked Ash. "You have more clothing then I do." Serena said as she place the hairbrush on the nightstand and stood to face Ash. Ash's response was when he simply took off his tank off, exposing his all tan ripped goodness to Serena who's fingers drew all over.
"It's also not fair that you just showered and I just brush my hair. We're both clean." Serena smiled as she hang her arms around Ash's neck. Ash took the gesture when he picked her hips up and hoisted her up where Serena wrapped her legs around his waist as he carried her to bed. "But that's the bright side, we get to do it all over again in the morning." Ash said. "That's my Ashy, the relentless." Serena said. "I could say the same thing about you. My lovey Serena." Ash said as he then began to kiss Serena full lips and let the night take them. Tomorrow is another day as the Journey continues.
Done guys, sorry this took longer, but I kinda lost my mood for awhile plus an Exam's week I had to take care of. So this is Chapter 86 and hope you like it, especially the ending since it has been awhile since I did an Amourshipping moment since the start of the sega. Speaking of which, nothing too sexual happens in this scene to avoid any misunderstandings so don't bombard me with questions pertaining to what happens.
So, next time we will continue with the filling chapters until we reach Ninja Village. We still won't get there for awhile but we will get there eventually. Thanks for reading, this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
