Chapter 28: Orshore and Battle Bridge
Once they arrive at Route 5, all they can see are beautiful gardens and flowers. Alice is amazed at the place and she says, "This place is so nice."
"I agree." Ash says, "But not as beautiful as you." Alice blushes at his words.
Mark asks Delia, "Since when did Brother become a flirt?"
"Well, ever since he notices his feelings for Alice." Delia sighs. "But I only heard him flirt with her and no one else."
As they take a break by the pond, they see two Pokemon getting close to them. Both of the Pokemon are female and they seem to be drawn to their auras.
"Hello, what are you doing here?" Ash asks. Both Pokemon say that they are drawn to them and they want to join their team. Much to their surprise.
"Okay...that is if you want to." Ash throws two Dive Balls and then captures both Pokemon.
Shrubsea: The Sea Lily Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Shrubsea lives on reefs close to the shore, sticking themselves to rocks and dancing to the sea's current. Their habitats in Rikoto have become famous tourist spots.
Weedsea: The Sea Weed Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Weedsea resides among seaweed crowds for natural camouflage from hunters. There are even seemingly seaweed colonies where there are nothing but Weedsea.
"The Pokemon you captured are Female as well, so they can evolve." Alice notes.
"Just like Vespiquen." Ash says. "This is so cool."
Then they finally get to Orshore Town, they see a large bridge in front of them. "What is that?" Ash asks.
"That is the Battle Bridge. This is a place where people battle for crossing. So if we want to move forward, we have to defeat every trainer that is on the bridge."
"I see. By the way, we should go meet Burt." Mark says. "Since I have some Apricorn that needs to be changed into Pokeballs."
"Sure." Alice says as they go there. Once they find his place, Burt is surprised to see Delia as he says, "Ah, Delia. It is nice to see you again."
"Likewise, Burt." Delia says, "These are my sons Ash and Mark, and this is Alice, she is the Gym Leader of Subhail."
"It is nice to meet you." Burt says.
"You too, wow, you look really like Kurt back in Johto." Ash says.
"That is because we are twins, so you have met my brother, huh?" Burt says.
"Yeah, I once got some Apricorns for him to make Pokeballs, and we heard that you can do the same, right?" Ash asks.
"You're right. "Burt says. But he is surprised that Ash and the group have all 10 kinds of Apricorns. He smiles, "My, it should take some while, I never knew you have all kinds of Apricorn here in this region."
Mark says, "It is because that we did look out for them."
"Very well. I will try to finish them, do you want to help me?" Burt asks.
"Sure." Ash says as they help him, in the end, they get 10 kinds of different Pokeballs, After that, they bid farewell to Burt and go to the Battle Bridge.
"Wait up!" They hear Rodney as they turn around, he is running towards them and he is breathing heavily. "Puff-puff-puff! Geez! You're so fast!"
"Are you okay? Rodney? Why did you run?" Alice asks.
"I was hoping I'd catch up to you!" Rodney says. "I take that you guys just got to Burt's house? I also got some Pokeballs from him, so watch out! I am gonna catch some awesome Pokemon with them."
"I see." Ash says. "So have you caught something new?"
"I have, and let me show you in battle." Rodney says as he sends out Weakid, Ash sends out his new Pokemon, Paraful to battle. Weakid uses the Mach Punch to hurt Paraful, but in the end, it uses Talon Gash to defeat him.
Rodney sighs, "Wow, Ash. That was intense, but I'll get you next time."
"Sure." Ash says, "By the way, there is something that we need to discuss. I want to know about Alice's bullies."
This causes everyone to widen their eyes, especially Alice. Rodney says, "What about them?"
"It seems that they are coming to Rikoto. They are also teaming up with those murderers who killed my Pokemon."
Rodney gasps and says, "Oh no...if they find out that both me and Alice are here, we are going to be in trouble...Thank you for telling me this."
Alice asks, "Are you okay if they are here to annoy us?"
Rodney says, "No, but we have to face them if we don't want them to do whatever they like...especially that they team up with the murderers."
Ash nods and then Alice notices that Ash's bag is glowing. "Ash, one of the eggs is hatching!"
Ash widens his eyes as he takes it out, the purple egg is glowing white until it becomes a new Pokemon. Ash says, "It's a Feva...I remember that Donna has one."
Feva: The Fever Pokemon: Poison Type. Feva can make any human or Pokémon fall ill, simply from contact alone. Specialized gloves are sold in stores for the handling of the evolution line.
"So I can't touch him?" Ash frowns as he wants to hold this Pokemon, but Delia says, "Don't worry, your gloves are specialized."
Ash is delighted as he hugs the Pokemon, and the Pokemon acknowledges Ash as her father.
Rodney says, "Well, I am going to the Docking Port and get some more experience. I guess that you as well, right?"
"Yeah." Ash says, but then they see Rick coming as Alice sighs, "Not him again..."
"Oh...you guys...Heading over the Battle Bridge?" Rick says.
"Yeah, what about you?" Ash asks.
"So am I. I'm gonna beat all of the Trainers there as fast as I can so I can get to Highpoint City and get my next Gym Badge! I am not going to waste my time battling you now. How about we meet in Docking Port? We can battle there."
"Sure." Ash says, surprising that he is being polite to them. But it turns out wrong as he says, "Catch you later, losers."
After he leaves, Rodney says, "Oh...This guy is such a windbag...I'll definitely find him in Docking Port and teach him a lesson! We'll see each other again."
After Rodney leaves as well, Mark says, "So that guy is Rick? He sure is rude."
"Believe me, it is not the first time." Alice says.
On the bridge, Ash is battling against 10 trainers. The first one is the School Kid Bob, he is using his Snuffuzz while Ash uses Cheepip. "Use Roost." Ash says as his Cheepip recovers his HP. Bob says, "Damn it...use Bite."
"Block it with Giga Drain." The Pokemon blocks the attack and also drains the opponent's energy, causing it to faint in the end.
"No way...I lost." Bob says as they shake hands, before letting Ash pass through.
"Cheepip is doing better." Ash pets the bird and it evolves, it becomes a green parrot as Ash scans him.
Aeroma: The Aroma Pokemon: Grass and Flying Type. Evolved from Cheepip at LV:24. Although big, Aeroma are known to be gentle and caring companions. Their voices have therapeutic power, and their songs brighten even the dullest gardens.
"Looks like Swellow is going to be a good singer." Aeroma blushes a little at Ash's comment.
In the next battle, the opponent is also a school kid, but named Kelly, and she is using a Rubbunny. Ash is using his Tadart, who was his Bulbasaur.
"Hang in there, Tadart. Use Muddy Water." The Pokemon summons dirty water and then defeats the Rubbunny, the girl is sad that she lost, but she thanks Ash for a great battle. And Tadart also evolves into a frog-like Pokemon.
Dartoad: The Frog Pokemon: Poison and Grass Type. Evolved from Tadart at LV:24. Dartoad make use of their leaf-like tail both for shielding itself from drying out on sunny days, and as a water dish on rainy days.
"So this is what evolution looks like?" Dartoad says, "It is so weird."
Ash says, "But I am sure that you can get used to it."
The third opponent is a lass named Andrea, she is using two Pokemon to battle, the first one being a Weashock, who is defeated by Monstune's Quicksand. As for the second Pokemon Pixilily, Ash uses the Stotox to battle.
"Stotox, let's finish with Rock Blast." Ash says as the Pokemon shoots out rocks, knocking the Pixilily out. Ash cheers for the victory as Stotox evolves.
Bouldox: The Toxic Stone Pokemon: Rock and Poison Type. Evolved from Stotox at LV:26. Bouldox's spikes are coated in a powerful poison that affects the nervous system. A single touch of these spikes can paralyze a person for hours.
"It is a good thing that my gloves are protective." Ash says as he cheers for the Pokemon.
The fourth opponent is a youngster named Nick. His first Pokemon is a Stickut, which was defeated by Rubball's Bounce attack. And his second Pokemon is a Budcherp, and Ash defeats him with Pikachu's Electro Web.
"Nice work, you two." Ash hugs both Pokemon and Rubball starts to glow, it evolves into a Rubbunny, much to Ash's delight.
Rubbunny: The Rubber Pokemon: Normal Type. Evolved from Rubball at LV:25. Rubbunny are capable of extreme feats of agility, ricocheting between foes with incredible force. Myths say that they can jump to the moon and bounce back.
Rubbunny jumps really high and it takes Ash into the air as well. "Not again..."
Alice says, "I wonder what's going on with Casspring and Rubunny..."
"Maybe they just like Ash so much?" Delia shrugs as they wait until Ash comes back down.
The fifth trainer is a Rich Boy named Willi, he is using three Pokemon and the first one is a Geckone, which is defeated by Werehide's Dark Matter. The second one is Paraful, it somehow doesn't listen to Willi in the middle of the battle and Weashock defeats it in the end. As for the final Pokemon, it is a Wormhole, the evolution of Gworm.
"Wait until it comes out of the ground, Darcula." The spider Pokemon nods, then it senses the ground and Ash says, "Use Sticky Web."
Darcula spread the move on the hole and then it is stuck with the head. "Now X Scissors." Then the Pokemon is defeated.
"Well done, Darcula." Ash says as Darcula evolves, it becomes bigger and Ash scans him.
Taraterror: The Tarantula Pokemon: Bug and Dark Type. Evolved from Darcula at LV:26. The gentle giants of Bug-types, Taraterror is often misunderstood for its fearsome appearance. Yet, despite their pleasant nature, they are merciless in battle.
"I see, it sure is nice as well." Mark says.
The sixth trainer is a Lady named Carol. She also uses three Pokemon. The first Pokemon is Lophug, Ash uses Widox to battle. Widox uses the Cross Poison to defeat the Pokemon, also setting up the Sticky Webs. The next one is Dinomite, Ash uses Toron to battle the Pokemon.
"Use Aura Sphere." The lady yells as the move hits Toron. "Toron, are you okay?" Ash asks, the Pokemon nods and it evolves.
"That is Oriture." Alice says.
Oriture: The Tectonic Pokemon: Ground Type. Evolved from Toron at LV:26. Oriture can detect vibrations in the ground with ease. When two Oriture are hunting the same prey, they would stomp on the ground to disrupt the other's tracking.
Ash asks Oriture to use Magnitude, and it lands Magnitude 8 as it knocks out the Dinomite. The lady sends out Bushup as her final Pokemon. Ash uses Snazap to battle. Snazap also evolves and it uses Scary Face on the Pokemon, then finishes with the Sulfuric Spray.
"Nice job." Ash says to the snake, who gives him a smirk.
Cobolta: The Rattlesnake Pokemon: Poison and Electric Type. Evolved from Snazap at LV:27. Cobolta can change the patterns on its body by directing the electrical current in its body. This is mostly for intimidation, though it sees use during mating seasons as well.
"Well, I guess you really like your new body, huh?" Ash says as he recalls his Pokemon.
The seventh trainer is a Pokemon Ranger named Austin. He has four Pokemon and the first one is Wraphro. Ash sends out Platyplat to battle the Pokemon. Platyplat has become a mummy because he uses Aqua Tail on the Pokemon, but it still defeats it with a Hydro Pump.
"Good work, Platyplat." Ash says as the platypus Pokemon evolves, it becomes a fatter platypus as Ash scans it.
Platyplash: The Platypus Pokemon: Ground and Water Type. Evolved from Platyplat at LV:27. A Pokémon with a strange appearance and behavior, most people don't believe Platyplash exists until they encounter one face to face.
"Now they should know that it exists." Alice says.
The second Pokemon is Nimblow, Ash uses Lycanroc to battle. Austin has never seen one before, so he didn't know how to counteract. But after knowing it is rock type due to the Accelrock, Lycanroc takes some damage by the Water Pulse. But in the end, it is defeated by the Stone Edge.
The third Pokemon is Dartoad, and Ash uses Vambat to battle. With Vambat's dance moves, it manages to dodge the Leaf Darts. Once it defeats it with Leech Life, it starts to glow as it is evolving.
Dracubat: The Vampire Pokemon: Dark and Flying Type. Evolved from Vambat at LV:26. Dracubat's night vision is second to none, making them very powerful Pokémon at night. It leeches blood from other Pokémon in order to recover its own health.
Dracubat is dancing around after the evolution, but Platyplash is annoyed as he uses Water Gun to stop him, Ash quickly recalls them before a fight breaks off.
And the final Pokemon is Lunape, Ash this time uses his own Wraphro to counter the Pokemon. Lunape manages to confuse Wraphro with the Confuse Ray, but the accident Hex defeats the monkey Pokemon in the end.
The eighth is battle also a ranger named Carla. Her first Pokemon is a Roobeo. Ash sends out Golkid to battle. Golkid also evolves in the middle of the battle and finishes the Roobeo with the Brick Break.
Golemo: The Golem Pokemon: Rock Type. Evolved from Golkid at LV:26. A Golemo in deep sleep cannot be easily moved. Some cities employ Bulker specifically to clear out blockades of sleeping Golemo.
The second Pokemon is Lavenbelle, Ash uses Budcherp to battle. With the Singing and the Air Cutter, Lavenbelle has fainted. The third Pokemon is Casspring, Ash sends out Gworm.
"Gworm, use Recover." After being hit by some bounces, Gworm recovers its health and also evolves into a Wormune, Ash asks it to use Rock Tomb and finally defeat the Flying and Bug Type Pokemon.
Wormune: The Earthworm Pokemon: Bug and Ground Type. Evolved from Gworm at LV:25. Wormune spend most of their lives underground, and for the rare occasions where they are above ground, they coat themselves in the dirt as armor.
As for the final Pokemon, it is Phoxiven, the evolution of Phoxy. Ash uses Melmetal to battle this time as the opponent is confused about this Pokemon. With the Double Iron Bash, it delivers the one-hit knockout without Phoxiven to counter.
The ninth trainer is a socialite named Petra. She uses five Pokemon and Ash is feeling a little tired. Her first Pokemon is Doveheart, Ash uses Naganadel to battle, aiming for the 1 hit KO, it uses Venoshock to defeat it.
The second Pokemon is Oriture, as usual, Ash sends out Lapras to use Sheer Cold on it. Alice says, "Isn't Ash being a little bit harsh? He is aiming for the one-hit KO."
Delia says, "He is tired since all those battles are taking his energy."
The third one is Dynaball, Ash uses Sandugg to battle as he wants to show some respect. Sandugg manages to land some Spikes and also evolve into a Cassand, and it uses Quicksand to defeat the Pokemon.
Cassand: The Sand Slug Pokemon: Ground and Bug Type. Evolved from Sandugg at LV:27. Cassand are a symbol of patience and wisdom across Rikoto. Known as "Nature's Time Capsules", they can lie immobile under desert sand for decades at a time.
The fourth Pokemon is Aeroma, and Ash groans as the Spikes aren't going to be doing it. So he sends out Deerbie to battle.
Deerbie's constant Flame Charge helps it gains a lot of speed. After it evolves, it uses Blaze Kick to finish the bird Pokemon.
Deerash: The Deer Pokemon: Fire and Normal Type. Evolved from Deerbie at LV:26. Deerash creates blazing trails through woodlands and forests when escaping predators. Once the fire is extinguished, these paths often become new hiking trails.
"There is a Pokemon that named after you, Ash." Alice says with a giggle.
"Yeah, I wonder why you did that, Mom?" Ash asks with a little annoyance, but Delia just smiles back without telling anything.
And for her fifth Pokemon, it is Werehide. Ash uses Lucario and its speed makes all the wolf's attack misses, and then it delivers the Aura Sphere to defeat the wolf.
"Finally, there is only one more trainer to face." Ash says after bidding farewell to the Socialite.
"How about we take some rest for now? There seems to be some Water Stones at the beach over there." Alice says.
This catches Ash's attention as he rushes towards the stones. He picks two up and gives them to Shrubsea and Weedsea, making them evolve.
Kahula: The Hula Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Evolved from Shrubsea with a Water Stone. Kahula continues dancing on the reefs they washed up onto as Shrubsea. Competitions exist where people attempt to imitate their hula dances.
Kelpula: The Kelp Pokemon: Water and Grass Type. Evolved from Weedsea with a Water Stone. Kelpula colonies are everywhere on the seabed. Some fish Pokémon often attempt to eat their kelp-like appendages, which Kelpula will protect at any cost.
After some rest, Ash finds the final trainer, the gentleman named Brooke. His first Pokemon is Dodont, Ash sends out Kahula to battle. Its Teeter Dance makes the Dodont confused, and then it lands the Whirlpool to ends the Pokemon.
The second Pokemon is Ecobuzz. Ash uses Charizard for this one and with the Blast Burn, it is a one-hit KO. In the third battle, Eclipo is facing Kelpula, but the Grass Knot trips the Pokemon and it uses Aqua Jet to ends him.
As for the Widox and Rushot, Ash uses Gardevoir and Gliscor's Psychic attack and Earthquake to end them off.
"Congratulations! You beat all 10 trainers on the Battle Bridge." The Gentleman Brooke says as he takes out an egg. "This is your reward, a Lucky Egg."
Ash thanks the trainer and Mark says, "Finally, it is over."
"Yeah, I think I have battled a total of 30 Pokemon...though some of them are one-hit KO." Ash says.
"Because those Pokemon are in a different level from those trainers." Delia sighs. "But right now we should go to the Docking Port and rest." The others nod and they quickly head towards their destination.
It is finally done, in this chapter, Ash and his friends are battling in the Battle Bridge, and like in the games, there are Pokemon that evolve during the battle. I hope you like it.
New Pokemon or Evolution: Shurbsea, Weedsea, Feva, Aeroma, Dartoad, Bouldox, Rubbunny, Taraterror, Oriture, Colbolta, Platyplash, Dracubat, Golemo, Wormune, Cassand, Deerash, Kahula, Kelpula
