Pokémon Journey: XYZ
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 94 and Chapter 11 of XYZ. So we now have a filler Chapter of Noibat and a Floette. There will be development on the group's Pokémon, new moves, new tricks, plus it'll be a great shift from Main Chapters like the last two with Team Flare. Another thing is don't expect this to be too long. So let's jump in.
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."- William Arthur Ward
Chapter 94: Gone with the Wind
"Try again Ash." Drake said while focused on his Lucario. "Greninja again, try using Hydro Pump." Said Ash as Greninja tried once again for the fifth time to spout out a stream of water at high pressure but came short when the pressure was too low. "Dodge over Lucario." Drake ordered as Lucario jumped over in a high spin. "Do it." Lucario form two Kali bones and hurls them around a tree. Both spun around the trunk and retreated back to Lucario.
"Nice." Drake comments. "And they said only Cubone and Marowak could use Bonemerang." Lucario smiled. "That's good for you. I still need to figure out how to use Hydro Pump." Ash said. "It's a simple matter of power buildup and release. It's like Water Gun only at a broader scope." Drake explained. "Alright, one more one, build up the water inside Greninja." Ash said as Greninja began sulking up water in its gut until it was full. "Now release." Ash said as Greninja spout out water at a higher pressure enough crack the tree's bark off the trunk.
"Excellent, I think you finally got Hydro Pump down." Drake said. "I guess so, great job buddy." Ash commends Greninja. Ash then took out his Pokédex to scan Greninja's current moves.
Greninja
Gender: Male
Moves: Night Slash, Aerial Ace, Hydro Pump, Water Shuriken, Double Team
Abilities: Torrent, Protean (Hidden Ability)
"Sounds like a balance of close and range combat." Drake said. "True but you know me that I always been more of a up close and personal style." Ash said. "I'd still say you need one more move for a distraction like Smokescreen or something." Drake said. "I'll remember that." Ash said. "Now Lucario, What you say about learning Extreme Speed?" Drake asked. "Becoming a speed demon and throwing a fast one? I'm in." Lucario agreed. Drake meanwhile took the time to scan Lucario for stats.
Lucario
Gender: Male
Moves: Aura Sphere, Bone Rush, Close Combat, Force Palm, Copycat, Bonemerang.
Abilities: Inner Focus, Steadfast, Justified (Hidden Abilty), Adaptability (Mega).
"Yea along with a bunch of other tricks and combos not listed in the database." Ash said. "Possibilities seem endless...*sigh* I just realized I haven't done much battling, officially at least. I think the last person I've battled was Gurkinn and that ended in a stalemate. Last victory was when I battled that cute girl..um..what was her name?" Drake asked when he tried to remember that day at the Battle Chateau. "I believe her name was Alex, you nimrod." Ash said as both brothers started laughing. "Yea, Alex...man Mom would kill me that I forgot a girl's name." Drake said laughing. "Didn't she kiss you?" Ash asked. "No, but I think she wanted to." Drake said still laughing until they both stopped. "You really need a girlfriend, or a date at least." Ash said. "Don't start with me." Said Drake then went back to training.
"Use Flamethrower." Clemont said as Litleo fires a stream of flames at his older twin. "You use Flamethrower too." Rene said as her Litleo use Flamethrower to cancel each other out. "I reall think we should have them learn different moves to make their own fighting styles." Clemont suggests. "Good suggestion, we could also match them to their personal natures." Rene said. "Like one can learn Flame Charge, and the other Fire Spin." Clemont said. "Exactly, one is Physical and the other Special attacks as priority means of offense." Rene said. "Great so we should have one of them learn Flame Charge and then other Fire Spin." Clemont said. Rene's Litleo made a choice as his fiery attack first mentality got the better of him. "My Litleo wants to learn Flame Charge." Rene said. "Okay, so Litleo, you want to learn Fire Spin?" Clemont asked as his Litleo nodded.
Serena and her Pokémon were busy making macroons for everyone. "They all so perfect." Serena said as Pancham, Delphox, Milotic and Eevee agreed. She then looks over at Ash and smiled. By following her heart's actions, she grabbed her small white journal that contain every detail of her perfect future wedding. Serena already had the flowers picked out, tulips, and was in the middle of thinking of her dress. She was thinking strapless with special details around the dress along with a see through veil covering her head. She wasn't certain and things like the food and reception would have to wait until a later time. Not to mention she would have to ask her mother about said things.
Regardless Serena didn't falter from the restrictions, one day she and Ash would get married and start a life together. Whatever careers they would follow wouldn't slow their love down.
While everyone else is together in the open, Noibat was enjoying himself flying through the woods, getting some exercise. Nearby a posse composed of three Beedrill and a Breloom hung around. Breloom's heart was doing somersaults, today's the day. Breloom drew a figure of a Floette in the dirt with its claw. It had the perfect pink hydrangeas to give to it once they meet. The Beedrill around them buzzed and cheered for their friend who was doing a happy dance. Yep, today would be a good day unknown to them life's reality gonna hit.
Noibat was still flying enjoying himself as he turn a corner around a big tree. Unfortunately, Noibat didn't see Breloom as he turn until it was too late. Noibat collated into Breloom, knocking them into the ground.
"Hmm...Noibat's been gone awhile." Ash said. "I'm sure he's fine. For someone his age, he's curious about things around him." Said Drake. "That's what worries me." Ash commented.
Breloom and Noibat took a moment to find their heads. As soon Breloom found his, he notice that his perfect pink hydrangeas were gone. It frantically looks around for them but only to find them under Noibat crushed. Breloom was devastated, Noibat quickly began apologizing but the posse wasn't having any of this. The three Beedrill hounded Noibat, cornering him while an angry Breloom zeros in and with the raddle on its tail it spew a cloud of Poison Powder that Noibat inhales. Now calling for help, Noibat uses Supersonic.
The group were still hanging in the flower field when they heard Noibat's Supersonic coming from the forest. "That sounded like Noibat." Bonnie said. "It's a cry for help. Noibat's in trouble." Said Ash as Hawlucha took off. In the forest, Noibat took a heavy dose of poison and was surcoming to the effects. For an extra kick on his victim, Breloom nailed Noibat with Mach Punch until it heard voices calling for Noibat. By the Basic tongue, it was humans and Breloom wanted no quail with them.
With Hawlucha on point, the group found Noibat on the ground helpless with a Breloom and three Beedrill walking away. "Hey!" Ash yelled but the four Pokémon didn't heed and kept walking away. Ash was prepared to go after them until Drake stopped him. "Ash wait, we'll deal with them later. Right now we need to treat Noibat." He said as they inspect Noibat. Judging from the purple bubbles coming out of Noibat's mouth, it doesn't take much to find out what's wrong.
"He's been poisoned. Probably from that Breloom earlier." Rene said. "Do we have any Antidote to treat it?" Ash asked. "I'm afraid not, we haven't been able to resupply lately and we don't have any Pecha berries either." Clemont spoke. "Great, Noibat won't last long with the poison in its system." Ash said. "Don't worry Ash, we'll figure something out." Serena calmed his nerves.
A sudden breeze then came from the East and floating gently in the wind was a lone Floette until she saw the crew appearing in distress. Slowly descending, Floette came and floated to where Ash was holding Noibat, coming into view of the crew. "Hey what's that?" Bonnie pointed as the group looked surprised. "Looks like a Flabebe, only taller." Serena commented as Ash scanned it with his Pokédex.
"Floette, the Single Bloom Pokémon, When the flowers of a well-tended flower bed bloom, it appears and celebrates with an elegant dance."
"I wonder what's a Floette doing here?" Ash asked. "We were on a flower field earlier and it's next to the woods, maybe it lives here." Serena comments. Meanwhile Floette looks and examines the poisoned Noibat. Knowing what sickens him, and using the flower it was hanging on to, Floette sprays some pink powder for Noibat to inhale. "What move is that?" Ash asked. "That's Aromatherapy, it's use to heal from status effects." Clemont said. Pretty soon the Aromatherapy did its job and Noibat was feeling up to health.
"Are you okay Noibat?" Ash asked as Noibat flew up in the air in glee. "Guess that's a yes. Thank you Floette." Ash thanks as Floette smiled. "What was that all about? Noibat why did that Breloom and Beedrill attack you?" Ash said as Noibat took to explaining what happened. "Let me get this straight: that Breloom attacked you because you sat on its hydrangeas?" Drake said. "I'm sure it was just an accident Drake." Said Ash. "I know that, but...all that for hydrangeas?" Drake questioned. "They must've been important to Breloom for to poison Noibat for." Rene said. "Well by the looks of those guys, they didn't want to associate with humans, so they probably won't be coming back." Drake said as everyone scratched their heads on that. "So Floette, do you live near here?" Serena asked as Floette shook its head and explain what was it doing there. "I see, I heard stories of a Floette migration and the wind takes them around this area." Rene said. "But this Floette is alone." said Bonnie. "I'm sure the migration would come by soon, isn't that right Floette?" Ash asked as Floette nodded.
"So, I assume we'll now hit the road once more?" Ash asked. "Yep, we lost a bit of time. We'll have to catch up." said Drake. Suddenly another breeze came through the forest. It didn't take long to become a wind as Floette was lifted off from the ground. Noibat looked and flew all the way up to have Floette land on its back. "That seem like a close call." Ash said. "Floette can't really fly. Instead they pick up a daft of wind onto the flower they hold onto to float in the air as the wind carries them." Rene said as the group heard Floette laugh happily from the ride Noibat was giving. "Seems like they're having fun." Ash said. "I think Noibat made a new friend." said Drake.
"A great blooming friendship I suspose." said Ash. "It doesn't make sense. A Fairy type and Dragon type shouldn't get much along at this level." Clemont said. "Have a conversation with my Greninja and Serena's Delphox then ask that statement again." Ash said. "Ash has a point Clemont." Said Bonnie. As Noibat and Floette enjoyed their flight, Breloom and his posse viewed them from nearby. Breloom was livid, first this little pest ruins his flowers now he takes his lady. Breloom yelled as they marched back to the humans.
"How much longer are they gonna be?" Drake asked. "Have patience Drake, they're really enjoying themselves." Said Rene. Suddenly their peace was ruin when Breloom and all three Beedrill came over with Breloom starting to spout nonsense. "You again!" Ash yelled as Breloom yelled and pointed to Floette and then Noibat. "What's he saying guys?" Bonnie asked. "He says he's been preparing for the migration all year to woo one of the Floette and he's not gonna have a little bat pest get in the way of that." Drake translates.
"That's just great, I'm now having a strange set of deja vu." Rene held her head when she remembers the little love situation involving Quilladin. "You seem tense." Ash said. "Yea well I was hoping we didn't have to encounter another Romeo." said Rene. "Well I think it's romantic." said Serena until they heard panic. The three Beedrill cornered Noibat in the air until Floette fell off his back. Floating gently downwards using its flower like a parachute, Floette landed in front of Breloom who stood there scratching his cheek blushing. Breloom spoke softly which Floette seem to admire.
"Now he's just flirting." Rene groaned. "I...really don't know what to do at this point." Drake said confused. Breloom figure this would be a perfect time to give Floette the new pink Hydrangeas. Floette loved them, they were great flowers but with the migration coming soon she didn't want to be tied down and turned back. Being rejected Breloom was heartbroken but then went into denial and grabbed Floette by the arm.
"Anddd there's the classic pincher to almost every crush." Rene chuckled. "Now he's crossing the line." Ash said as he prep to intervene but Noibat stopped him. "What is it Noibat." Ash asked as Noibat spoke clearly of his request. "You want to battle Breloom alone?" Ash asked as Noibat nodded. "In that case, go for it buddy." Ash said as Noibat flew off. "Are you sure about this? Noibat has minimal training." Drake advices. "Doesn't it only know Tackle and Supersonic?" Rene asked. "I get it okay. But I believe in Noibat." Ash said.
Noibat went in fast for a Tackle but Breloom saw it and sidestepped to the left, having Noibat hit a tree instead. Despite the heavy bump, Noibat stood up quick and called Breloom out. Breloom felt cocky, first the runt ruins his flowers then steals his woman and now wants to battle him. Perhaps beating his little bat would show his strength and dedication to Floette. Breloom then place Floette on a tree branch, devoting his love once more then putting on a war face as he turns to Noibat.
Breloom kicked things off with a jump and using Seed Bomb. Noibat cancels it using Supersonic creating smoke, but in the panic Breloom cuts through it and nails Noibat with Headbutt. Recovering quickly Noibat charges with Tackle again but Breloom goes in with Mach Punch. Canceling out Noibat went on the defensive and zoomed under Breloom's reach and circled around like a fly. Annoyed by this Breloom kept on striking and striking but wasn't landing any blows. Taking a chance Noibat Tackles Breloom on the forehead, knocking him back.
Floette couldn't take this fighting among these two anymore and decided to intervene in between them. Both of them hesitated especially Noibat who didn't want to hurt Floette. Breloom was nervous as he didn't want to seem like the bad guy but something else caught them in an instant.
Up above in their balloon, Team Rocket shot a net from their basket that ensnared Breloom and Floette and liftin them up. The gang looked up to see Team Rocket once again in a long time. "Ah hahaha, long time no see twerps." Jessie laughed. "Not long enough apparently." said Ash. "We love to stay and catch up but we must be going. Tata." Team Rocket played as their balloon spray smoke to cover their escape before anyone could do anything. Once the smoke did its job, Team Rocket was long gone.
"Gotta say, I kinda missed those guys." Drake said. "Don't praise them, we gotta go after them." Rene said. "But we don't know which direction they went." said Serena. "Leave it up to me. The future is now thanks to science. CLEMONTIC GEAR on." Clemont said as he presented a small detector in the shape of a Probopass with its red nose sticking on the front along attached to a screen. "I call it my Aroma Detector." Clemont said. "Pretty straightforward." Drake commented. "Thank you. This device can sniff and detect the aroma of certain flowers for Pokémon." Clemont explained. "Like Floette's flower." Rene said as Clemont agreed. "Wow science is so amazing." Ash praised. "And you're sure this won't blow up." Bonnie asked. "Guaranteed, a hundred percent boom-proof." Clemont smiled as he switch the device on.
Right then the nose of the detector sniff like a real nose as it relay data to Clemont's screen. "Well Clemont?" Drake asked. "According to my Aroma Detector, Team Rocket headed West." Clemont pointed to west. "So let's go, Come on Beedrill." Ash invited as all of them now ran West.
"Toast to a grand victory." Jessie cheered as the four Team Rocket members drank pear juice not far from where the group was running. "I'd still say we shouldn't get cocky for this." Meowth worried over due to history repeating itself. "Cheer up chum, let us favor this have fun. Charades anyone?" James invited as all three others agreed. Next to their balloon was Breloom and Floette inside a steel cage. Breloom tried several attempts to break the bars but no dice. Floette felt hopeless and Breloom tried to reassure her but Floette didn't break away, leaving Breloom worried about the situation between them.
While running through the woods west, Clemont noticed his Aroma Detector began to smoke, shook and sound like a tea kettle. "Huh, What the?" Clemont was cut off when his device exploded in his face, leaving him covered in black soot. "So, hundred percent boom-proof huh?" Bonnie questioned as Clemont coughed out smoke. "So now what do we do?" Serena asked. "Huh...we much be closer by now. Hey Noibat could you get an echolocation with your Supersonic?" Ash asked as Noibat nodded.
Flying at reasonable height, Noibat used Supersonic towards West and used its ears to pick up any sounds. Within a few seconds Noibat picked up a soft crying which meant Floette was near. Noibat chirped and pointed beyond straight. "Great Noibat, lead the way." Ash said as the group follows Noibat into the woods.
As Team Rocket continues their little game of charades up to the point where James was wearing an Lombre mask and Wobbuffet wearing women's makeup for some reason. A few minutes later and the crew finally arrived and face Team Rocket. To say Team Rocket was surprise was an understatement as Meowth though since he knew something like this always happens.
"You know you guys should go cocky when you only travel two miles west." Drake said. "That's what I said." Said Meowth. "Can it Meowth." Jessie insults. "Let Breloom and Floette go." Ash said. "I think we all know that won't happen." James said. The Beedrill were angry enough and decided to attack them.
"Inkay, come teach these pests a lesson with Psybeam." James release the Revolving Pokémon who them charged up a Psybeam and fired that managed to strike all three Beedrill, rendering them unconscious. "You'll pay for that. Pikachu let's go." Ash said as Pikachu step forward. Noibat then ask that he'll free Floette and Breloom from their cage. "You got this buddy." Ash said as Noibat nodded and flew off.
"Pikachu use Electro Ball." Pikachu jumps up and charges a ball of electricity on the tip of its tail and flung it. "Use Psybeam." Inkay fires a beam of psychic power that cancels out the Electro Ball. "Time to try this out. Greninja use Hydro Pump." Greninja then spews out powerful stream of water that nails Inkay. "Use Seed Bomb." Gourgeist then spews out several explosive seeds at the crew. "Slice and dice with Night Slash." At blinding speed, Greninja took a purple blade and slice the Seed Bombs to splinters before they could explode. "Now use Thunderbolt." Pikachu charges up and fires a bolt of electricity that hits Gourgeist dead on.
Meanwhile Noibat was handling the cage using only Tackle but the bars wouldn't budge. Bonnie attempts to support him as Noibat's will kept him going with more attempts to break the bars. "You got this Noibat. I know you do." Ash cheered. Finally on the fourth attempt where Noibat flew higher then came rushing down. But something else happen that Noibat didn't see coming, it's body glowed blue, it's movements more agile. "Ash look." Serena pointed up to Noibat who was came rushing down much faster then before. "Is that a new move?" Ash asked. By then Noibat smashes into the cage at a greater force thus breaking the bars.
Team Rocket was more shock that their quarry was free as everyone was reunited. Breloom then ask the humans to join this battle. Together Breloom and Noibat took arms against Team Rocket who looked fearful at everyone. Breloom and Noibat nodded and charge head on with Breloom using Headbutt and Noibat the move from earlier. "What move did Noibat just learn?" Ash asked. "That's Acrobatics." Drake said as Breloom and Noibat struck both Inkay and Gourgeist, knocking them back towards Team Rocket and into their balloon causing an explosion.
"Is this really a surprise?" James asked.
"I tried to warn you." Meowth said.
"Guess its a vicious cycle." Jessie said.
"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN AGAIN!" Team Rocket yelled as they went into the sky and beyond the horizon.
"You know, I miss days like this." Drake said. "Sure you do, but that's only because we been facing real threats and having real thrills." Said Rene. "You did a great job Noibat, and you learn Acrobatics too." Ash said as he hugs Noibat. The Beedrill reunite with Breloom, glad for his safety.
At sunset, Floette knew that the migration was near and prepared to leave but Breloom grabbed her arm once again. Floette tugs her arm back but Breloom didn't want her to leave until Noibat intervenes in between telling Breloom to let her be. Both started arguing about her which grew tiresome for everyone around them.
Suddenly another heavy breeze came that lifted Floette up to the air where she saw the migration of other Floette, meaning it was time to say goodbye. "That's a big migration." Drake said. "I wonder where they're going?" Ash wondered. "Wherever the wind takes Ash." Rene said. Breloom felt sad once again to see his love gone with the wind. Hawlucha took the moment to pat him on the back and cheer him up.
"I feel bad for Breloom." Serena said. "He'll get over it and besides, maybe next year he'll meet one who's willing to stay." Drake said. "Let's just hope we won't be there to see it because I can't take this much Pokémon love sick puppy junk for one more day." Rene said. "Alright, alright, we should be getting going. Hopefully we can get some more distance to Snowbelle City before nightfall." said Drake. "Actually there's is a Pokémon Center not far from here. We can make it by tonight." Serena said as she check her map on her tablet. "I'll take that." Ash said.
After biding farewell to Breloom and Beedrill, the gang got moving down the road on route to the Pokémon Center. Tomorrow is once more another day as the Journey continues.
Done guys, sorry this took longer then expected I had a rough time wrapping my thoughts around this but here's Chapter 94 with new developments on the group's Pokémon.
So next chapter is one I've looking forward to for awhile which is the Dance episode. I did say before that I do have a plan which I'll explain in my next set of notes next Chapter. Don't worry, let's just say it'll be the Dance episode every amourshipper deserves along with a few other surprises.
That's all for now, leave a Like, Comment. Thanks for reading, this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
