Chapter 35: Goopool Swamp Part 1

With Gina joining them, the group is now at the Goopool Swamp. All they can see is the fog and creepy woods, and Alice says, "I can't see anything..."

"Me too." Ash says. "Gina, so you said that you train here a lot often?"

"Yeah." Gina says. "It is mysterious and I like it."

But without seeing anything, Alice bumps into something that is very spiky. "What is that?"

Just then, the spiky ball starts to change its form, and then it tries to use Spiky Shield. Gina says, "Don't worry, that is a Toxidon. And it is just Poison and Ground Type."

"Then I am going to capture it." Ash says excitedly, then she takes out the Dusk Ball and captures the Pokemon.

"Wait, you didn't battle it?" Alice asks. "And that is not a Quick Ball."

"Don't worry." Ash says as the capture is a success, much to their surprise.

Toxidon: The Quill Pokemon: Poison Type. When startled, Toxidon roll up into a ball shape, using the spikes on its back to defend itself from attackers. Contrary to popular belief, however, they cannot roll well.

"So you are going to capture all of the Pokemon here as well?" Alice asks.

"Of course." Ash says. "But this place looks really spooky, so does that mean there are Ghost Type Pokemon as well?"

Gina says, "Of course. And I can see one there."

They see a bunch of pumpkins and Alice asks, "A Pumpkaboo is hiding there?"

"Nope, Pumpkaboo is from Kalos." Gina says and then they see the bug-like Pokemon eating one. "That is the Ghost Type Pokemon?"

"Yeah, it is Halloweed." Golly says. "It likes to eat Pumpkins."

"Then I'll battle it. Terraz, come on out." Ash sends out the Pokemon and he says, "Use Air Slash."

Terraz uses the move on the Pokemon, but then it glows as a grip is clenching the Pokemon. "That is Phantom Grip." Gina says.

"That won't stop me, use Parabolic Charge." Ash says as the Terraz glows, then it uses the attack to defeat the bug Pokemon. Ash also tosses the Pokeball and captures the bug Pokemon.

"Wow, Terraz evolves into Terravolt." Alice says.

Terravolt: The Winged Finger Pokemon: Electric and Flying Type. Evolved from Terraz at LV:32. Terravolt leads flocks of Terraz, making sure they can keep up. Yet, at the same time, Terravolt themselves cannot keep flying for a long time either.

Halloweed: The False Plant Pokemon: Ghost and Bug Type. Holloweed's main diet are pumpkins, with them being able to hide among pumpkin plants and gorge on them without being noticed.

But after Ash sends Halloweed out, it starts to glow, and then it becomes a surprise to the group. "Already?"

And then the newly evolved Pokemon tries to attack Ash, but Ash uses the Pumpkin to stop it, much to everyone's relief.

Hallowkin: The False Plant Pokemon: Ghost and Bug Type. Evolved from Halloweed at LV:32. Even in the murky darkness of the swamp, Hollowkin can hunt thanks to their soul-piercing glowing eyes and their keen sense of detecting vibrations.

"What a relief..." Ash sighs as the Hallowkin finally opens up to Ash. Gina notices it and says, "Well, Ash, I have some Dusk Stones, why don't you give it to him so it can evolve further?"

"Are you sure?" Ash asks as she nods. Then he gives the stone to Hallowkin, and then the Pokemon becomes a rotten pumpkin-like appearance.

Rottoween: The False Plant Pokemon: Ghost and Bug Type. Evolved from Hallowkin with a Dusk Stone. Every October, swarms of Rottoween would appear from the swamps to hunt. This led to a tradition where people put jack-o-lanterns around their house to keep them away.

"So that is why we often make Jack-o-lanterns." Ash says, "That's new."

Ash uses the second one to evolve his Napkid, and it becomes a human-like appearance with bedsheets over it.

Phansheet: The Bed Sheet Pokemon: Ghost Type. Evolved from Napkid with a Dusk Stone. Phansheet wraps itself around Pokémon and human alike, sapping their life energy in the meantime. This does little more than putting the targets to sleep, thankfully.

"I see." Ash says, "I think that we have to be careful from now on." Alice nods at his words.

As they step into the swamp, they are walking really slowly as Alice says, "I really don't like this place...my legs are a mess..."

"Don't worry, after this is over, there will be sea up ahead." Gina says.

But just then, they see something approaching Gina and Ash yells, "Watch out!"

Gina turns around and sighs, "Don't worry, Ash." He takes out the wand and the light scares the Pokemon. "What is that?"

"A Swampheap. It does that to preys." Gina says. Ash just tosses the Quick Ball and captures the Pokemon.

Swampheap: The Lurking Pokemon: Dark and Grass Type. In a dark environment such as swamps, Swampheap can fully blend themselves into the area, dragging unaware prey into their jaws.

"I see...we really need to be careful here." Ash says.

Then they see a frog taking some tadpoles swimming by, and Alice asks, "What are they?"

"They are Purpole and the middle one must be Frogoo." Gina says as Ash scans them.

Purpole: The Slimy Pokemon: Poison Type. Purpole secretes venomous slime on its body regularly. While contact with it will not cause lethal harm, it is still enough to cause severe pain.

Frogoo: The Slimy Pokemon: Poison Type. Evolved from Purpole at LV:32. Frogoo do not mind living in murky and polluted water, the toxic flowing through their body counteracting any possible harm the water can cause to them.

And they see that one of the Purpole has evolved into Frogoo, Ash says, "This one seems to be evolved just at the time."

Pikachu agrees with Ash's words, but the newly evolved Frogoo recognizes the voice as he rushes up to them. "Ash...is that you?"

Ash says, "Wait, are you perhaps my Pokemon who were killed?"

Gina sees it and says, "You're right. You see, I was also there when Mother brings the souls to the new body. And if I remember, it is Palpitoad."

"Palpitoad? Is that really you?" Ash is surprised, and the frog nods.

Alice says, "Palpitoad...I heard that its long, sticky tongue is used to capture prey. It lives both on land and in the water. And from the looks of it, it seems to be just the Pokemon to reincarnate to.

The other Purpole and the Frogoo gather around the trainers as they are confused, then Frogoo tells them everything as they are surprised to know that he was once the Prince's Pokemon. And they are happy that he reunites with his family. So Ash recaptures the Pokemon.

Then after bidding farewell to the Purpole and Frogoo, they see some Pokemon inside the bubble. "And they must be Aqlarva." Gina says.

"I am going to catch this one as well, Jellitot, I choose you." As the female one appears, Ash tells her to use Acid Spray, causing it to be hit. And then Ash captures the Pokemon with the Dive Ball, and the Jellitot also evolves into a stronger Pokemon.

Jellinip: The Toxic Jelly Pokemon: Water and Poison Type. Evolved from Jellitot (F) at LV:32. Using their many tentacles, Jellinip entangles their foes, then submerges them in toxic clouds. The cloud of poison decomposes in a few minutes, though.

Aqlarva: The Larva Pokemon: Bug and Water Type. Aqlarva keeps a bubble of water around it when it is out of water. In dry areas, it is a necessity for trainers to provide it with an additional water supply.

"So the female one evolves into a Poison Type." Alice says. "I am glad I got the male one."


As they continue forward, they hear some scream. Alice says, "What's wrong here?"

"I have a bad feeling about this..." Ash says.

Just then, two Team Lunar grunts appear and the male one says, "Oh my god! Did you hear our cries?!"

"Team Lunar? What are you doing here?" They start to do some battle poses.

The female one says, "We were just looking in the graveyard for something special...but then a creepy man appeared out of nowhere!"

"So it is a ghost, huh?" Gina says.

"What? You mean he could be a ghost?" The female one asks.

"Stop joking, ghosts don't exist." The male one says.

"Maybe, or maybe not." Gina says.

"We should go back, Commander Scarlett sure isn't happy with us running away because of this ghostly guy..."

"Mhh..., you look really familiar..." The male one says, "I remember you two, you're the kids who battled us in Dullfern Forest in front of the eyes of Commander Scarlett!"

"Because of you, our commander was really angry about us! Mercifully she didn't tell Leader Derek!"

"Derek? Is that their boss' name?" Ash asks Alice as she shrugs. Delia just flinches at the name as Gina is looking at her with worry.

"This must be fate, we had to battle you again, and your time has come!" The female says.

Then they send out Monstrap and Widox, Ash and Alice send out Jellitot to battle.

"Use Ice Beam." Ash and Alice yell together after the two Jellifish Pokemon evolve, defeating the Spider and the Fly Trap Pokemon.

Jellitic: The Cold Jelly Pokemon: Water and Ice Type. Evolved from Jellitot (M) at LV:32. Jellitic shields themselves from attackers with ice shields formed instantaneously. However, they discard these every time, not having the strength to move them.

"Nice job, Jello." Alice says as she pets the Pokemon.

"Urgh...we lost again..." The male grunt says.

"Luckily, Commander Scarlett wasn't here to see our defeat..." The female one says in relief, but they are wrong as a person appears behind them.

"I've seen enough to tell you fools that you have failed again!" Scarlett yells at them, Ash says, "Great, more problems."

The two grunts look like they have seen a ghost as the male one begs, "Commander Scarlett! I'm sorry for running away..."

"Please forgive me, Commander! But this creepy man was so scary..."

"Scared? What has come over you!? How will you survive in Team Lunar's world of chaos, if you are scared by a ghostly guy!?" Scarlett gives them a cold glare.

"We are so sorry, Commander Scarlett!" The male says.

Scarlett facepalms and she says, "Ahh, you two are hopeless...You can consider yourself lucky that I will be still your Commander in our new world! But in addition to running away, you two lost to these twerps again!"

Alice says, "Who are you calling twerps!"

Ash sighs, "Alice, it is fine, I am already used to it."

Scarlett sees the group and says, "Even though you change a person...it seems that you are chasing us...as the queen and the prince, you really like to place yourself in danger, mhh?"

Delia says, "I won't be so sure about that."

"It's time for a lesson, I've waited for this after our first battle." Scarlett says to Ash.

"If you want to face my brother, then you will have to get past me." Gina says.

"Is that supposed to scare me? Goons, out of my way, this twerpette is mine!" Then Scarlett sends out her Taraterror while Gina sends out her own shiny Rottoween. Even though there is a type disadvantage for Gina, but the Trick-or-Treat and the Bug Bite cause her Pokemon to faint.

"Annoying...It's just one loss...you won't be able to stop our plans! Goons! We are leaving! I'm sure we won't find here what we came for..." As the grunts leave, Scarlett says, "Remember my words: In Team Lunar's world you have to obey what I'm saying!"

Then they disappear into the fog. Gina says, "So they were the ones who try to steal the elemental stones and the crystals for Lunaro?"

"Yeah, they have the Earth Stone. But they won't succeed since we have the Core Stone." Alice says as she nods.

"Now let's ignore them for now, we should keep moving. But there is something suspicious, there is a graveyard?" Ash asks.

"Oh, there is. In fact, our Dad is also buried there." Gina says as Ash is shocked. Delia sighs, "I guess I forgot to tell you about this?"

"How could you, mom?" Ash says as they move forward.


I wanted to make it a chapter, but there is too much that I am forced to split into two chapters, I hope you like it.

New Pokemon or Evolution: Toxidon, Terravolt, Rottoween, Phansheet, Swampheat, Frogoo, Jellinip, Aqlarva, Jellitic