Chapter 21: A New Day with the Couple
In the next morning, Ash wakes up due to the sunlight shining from the window onto his eyes, he turns around and notices Alice sleeping cutely in his arms. Ash thinks, "Wow, she is really cute. I am glad that I finally confess to her..."
Pikachu's yelling causes Alice to wake up, Alice sees how Ash is looking at her grey eyes, she giggles and says, "Good morning to you, Ash."
"Good morning to you as well, Alice. I can't believe that now we are boyfriend and girlfriend." Ash says. "It is like our dream has come true."
Alice says, "Yeah...we meet each other when we are little and then now." Then Alice breaks the embrace and she sits up from the bed. Ash frowns as he wants to continuing enjoying Alice's embrace. "But we have to continue our journey if you want to enter the Pokemon League, so we can't stay in the bed for longer."
"Yeah, let's go." Ash says as they go to the lobby, Delia, Elena, Alex and Electra are waiting for them there.
"Did you guys have a good night rest?" Delia asks after the both of them have their tray of breakfast on the table since it is a buffet.
"We do, Mother. Thank you for asking." Ash replies as he starts to chew on his bread. "As much as I want to spend more time with her in the bed, we have to continue our journey."
"You shouldn't talk with your mouth full, that is manners." Delia says with a stern voice, and Ash shivers at her tone as he nods.
"So what about you guys?" Alice asks after finishing her own bread. "What are you guys going to do?"
"Well, Elena has to help Electra with some stuff in this Rustbolt City, so she might not be able to travel with us for now."
"Really sis?" Ash is surprised, since he just reunited with his sister for a short amount of them and then they are separating again.
"I am sorry about that, which is why Alex will be helping you on the way, so don't worry." Elena says while leaning on Alex's shoulder. "Right? Alex?"
"Of course, my princess." Alex says while rubbing her back, then he turns to Ash and says, "You can give your full trust on me, I won't be a nuisance to you."
Ash and Alice nod as the four people bid farewell to Elena and Electra once they finish their breakfast, and then they head towards Route 4.
As the group arrives at Route 4, Alex says, "Say, Ash. I heard that you have all three starters, if it is possible, can you show me?"
"Why not?" Ash sends out the starters as Alex looks at them with awe. He says, "I see, all of them are close to evolving. How about I help you train them so that they can evolve in the end?"
"That will be great." Ash says. "I wonder what they are going to evolve into..."
"Don't you try injure Ash or anything, Alex." Delia says as she is going to watch them train, and they all agree.
And with Delia's supervision, both Ash and Alice have a spar with the three Pokemon, with the aura weapons and the training, they all are tired and then the three Pokemon evolve into their second stage and they are delighted.
"Finally, our training isn't in vain." Ash says as he looks the three Pokemon having new forms.
Forestone: The Guardian Pokemon: Grass and Rock Type. Evolved from Herovor at LV:16. Forestone supports smaller Pokémon, and helps grow wildlife in its habitat by spreading seeds that grow on its leaves.
"It suits your nature, Forestone." Ash says as he nods in agreement.
Purryo: The Gepard Pokemon: Fire and Ground Type. Evolved from Purrlit at LV:16. Purryo is a rapscallion among Pokémon, loving to cause mischief with other Purryo. Perhaps this is why it usually fears evolving into the well-behaved Flearoe.
"Rapscallion?" Purryo says, "How can the Pokedex say that? I am not that bad..."
"I know." Alice says. "Don't worry, not every Pokedex entry is right about that."
Salanip: The Salamander Pokemon: Water and Poison Type. Evolved from Salatad at LV:16. More adapted to land than its previous evolution, Salanip has developed sharper claws. Its poison sacs allow it to stun prey.
"So now you are a Poison Type, it will be much better to counteract the Grass Types." Salanip just smirks as he nods.
Then they start to find some new Pokemon in the ground, and then they see a Pokemon absorbing sunlight and having the roots on the ground.
"This Pokemon is Buzzeed." Alex says. "If you remember your gym battle, Ecobuzz is its evolution."
"I can see the similarities." Ash says. "But I wonder what it is doing?"
"It is absorbing energy." Alice says. "Just like the other plants."
Pikachu goes to the Pokemon, sharing his electricity to the Pokemon, much to her joy, and then they become fast friends. Alice says, "So Ash, do you want to capture the Buzzeed?"
"Sure, I mean, why not? I had to fill this Pokemon in my Pokedex. But the fact is that I am not sure if this Pokemon wants to join in my team..." Ash says.
Just then, a Budcherp appears and it tries to grab the Pokemon. Fortunately, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shock the bird, freeing the Buzzeed and also chasing away the Budcherp. The Buzzeed thanks Pikachu and decides to join the group for the purpose of protecting herself.
Buzzeed: The Energy Seed Pokemon: Grass and Electric Type. Buzzeed is often seen as food by other Pokémon, only for them to deliver a powerful shock as they approach. They absorb both energy from the sun and the ground.
After playing with the new team member, Ash looks at the time and says, "Mom, how about we make lunch together? It has been a while since we do this."
Delia blinks a little and also watches her watch, and her son is right, it is getting noon. She smiles, "Of course, how about you try do something while I cook for you guys?"
"Then I'll make a tent here." Alice says as she takes out the materials, but after she set the base, she is about to grab the cloth, but a blue puppy like Pokemon is gnawing on it.
"Hey, stop it!" Alice says as she tries to stop the dog. At the same time, Alex says, "Ash, your girlfriend seems to be in trouble, how about letting me handle the food while you go help her?"
"Okay." Ash says as he leaves the work to Alex. Delia asks, "Are you sure you can do this?"
Alex says, "Elena has taught me one or two. It should be fine."
Ash goes to Alice and then he sees a dog like Pokemon and Alice are fighting for the tent. Ash says, "Pikachu, help Alice, Electro Web."
The Pokemon nods as it fires the attack, causing the dog to roar in pain and falls down to the ground. Ash then asks, "Alice, are you alright?"
Alice says, "I am fine, that Pupool is using the Megalo Fang on the tent though..."
"Megalo Fang? What is that?" Ash asks.
"It is a move that can make the target flinch, it is a Water Type move though." Alice sighs.
Ash looks at the dog, who is paralyzed on the ground, he says, "I'll capture him, since he looks quite strong. But I will also teach him some manners."
Pupool: The Pup Pokemon: Water Type. Pupool have a tendency to gnaw on everything. Trainers have to take care to clean up their drool from their furniture.
"Eww..." Ash says as he sees the drool on the tent, he says, "I think we should clean it up."
"I agree." Alice says as they send out their Water Pokemon to use Water Gun on the dirty tent so that the drool will be gone. Once they finish everything, lunch is also ready as they go have their lunch.
Once they finish their lunch and clean up their table, Alex says, "So Ash. After seeing how you handle the Pokemon, I think that I should give you a present."
"A present? I don't think it is such a big deal about that." Ash says.
"Don't worry, I am sure you will like this present as well." Alex says as he takes out a Pokeball.
"What is this Pokemon?" Ash asks as he stares at the Pokeball Alex is holding. "As a Psychic Type User, I have a lot of this Pokemon, but I don't need that much, but releasing them is quite not right. So here you go."
Then Ash opens the Pokeball and then a Peacock like Pokemon appears, Ash is confused as he hasn't seen this Pokemon before.
The Pokemon sees Ash and he quickly hides behind Alex, Alex laughs a little and says, "Don't worry, Peafan, Ash won't harm you."
Then the Pokemon pops his head and then goes towards Ash. Ash pets the Pokemon and he starts to get comfortable at his touch. He asks, "So it is called Peafan?"
"Yes." Alex says, "And you will be his new trainer." Ash thanks Alex as he takes out his Pokedex and scan the Pokemon.
Peafan: The Peafowl Pokemon: Normal and Flying Type. Peafan actively chases others away from their territory by showing their tail, but they are easily scared away by larger predators.
"It is nice to meet you, Peafan." Ash says and Alice also greets the Pokemon, Peafan also gets opened up to the both of them and he starts to play with them in the end.
As Alex and Delia are watching them playing with Pokemon, Alex asks, "Your highness, I want to ask you a question."
"And what is it? You can just ask right away." Delia says.
"It is about the prophecy that you told us a few days ago. Are you sure that Ash and Alice are the ones?"
Delia says, "I am not sure, only time will tell. But from what I have seen so far, they will be the ones that save us all."
"You're right." Alex says. "But I heard from Elena about the two groups known as Team Solar and Team Lunar, are you sure you are able to face them? I mean...you do know their leaders, right?"
Delia frowns and then she turns away, she decides to change the topic and says, "Alex, I am not used to riding bicycles, so I will be leaving for a while. I have a request for you: Can you watch over Ash for me in the Cycling road?"
Alex is surprised that the queen is dodging the question, but he nods, "You can count on me."
Ash notices that Delia sends out her Charizard and hops on it, he asks, "Mother, where are you going?"
Delia says, "Ash, Alice, I have some things I need to do in the castle, so I'll have to go there. Not to mention, there is something that disturbs me a lot, and it is about those murderers."
Ash flinches as he knows what she means, but he calms down and asks, "What is it?"
"I want to know why they do that to your Pokemon. Which is why I am going to search for them."
"But what if they hurt you again?" Ash asks with worry.
"Trust me, I won't be dead that easily." Delia says as she leaves, the other two can only bid farewell to her.
Here is the new chapter, the next chapter will be the Cycling Road and I hope you like it.
New Pokemon or Evolution: Forestone, Purryo, Salanip, Buzzseed, Pupool, Peafan
