Chapter 38: Coralite Town

Ash and his friends finally arrive at Coralite Town, Alice is glad to step on the land as they aren't going to use surfboards. She says, "Finally, we are going on the non-sea route."

Gina says, "Yeah. First, we went to the swamp, and after the swamp, we go to the ocean. If you think about it, we didn't have a lot of land traveling during these days."

Ash says, "Right now I just want to go to the Pokemon Center to have a rest." Ash says as they decide to head to the Pokemon Center. Just as they are inside, they see Rick waiting for his Pokemon from Nurse Joy.

"You again?" Ash groans, as he doesn't like to see him because of how many times he always calls him a loser while he has never beaten him in a battle.

"Ah! It's you! You're still behind me! Haha! I've healed my Pokemon here because I will train in the Battle Cafe." Rick says with a proud tone that the others don't like it.

"Battle Cafe?" Alice asks. "Is that something special?"

"Haven't you heard of it? It's a place where people come from all over the Rikoto Region to battle and train! After my training, I will go to the Coralite Lighthouse. I've heard that there is a keeper on the highest floor who is really good at battling! He is the founder of the Pokemon Flying Service, too! I don't think you can beat him! Haha?" Rick taunts them, but Ash isn't fazed.

"Is that so?" Ash says coldly, "So you think you can, huh? If I can't beat him, then surely you can't beat him as well, right? Since you always lost to me."

Rick grits his teeth and says, "Oh I will! I can use his Flying Service for free! Catch you later, loser!" Then he leaves without looking at them again.

Gina sighs after he is gone out of their sight, "What's with that guy? He is getting on my nerves."

Alice tells her everything about the person and she nods. Ash is thinking of Rick's words and he asks, "So there is a trainer on the highest floor who is really good at battling?"

Gina smiles, "Of course, he is really strong." But Alice notices her blush and she asks, "So you know him?"

"I think you are talking about your boyfriend, Gina?" Delia and Red walk into the Pokemon Center and Gina yells, "Mom!"

Ash says with a tease, "Wait, your boyfriend? Why didn't I learn about that?"

"Don't you dare tease me, Ash!" Gina yells back at Ash, who shrugs as he tries to act like he isn't interested.

"Calm down, you two." Red says. "Why don't we go visit him, I am sure that Beacon will like to see you as well."

"I guess so." Gina says.

As they get into the Lighthouse, they reach the top and they see Beacon watching over the sea.

"Gina, I guess it is you, right?" He turns around, "Oh, Ms. Ketchum. It is nice to see you again."

"Hello, Beacon." Delia says. "How is the Flying Service going?"

Beacon says, "Sadly, I have this service, but I couldn't leave this place... And care to introduce the other people you bring here?"

After introducing Red, Ash, and Alice, Beacon says, "It is a pleasure to meet you. Now let me introduce myself. I am Beacon, the Lighthouse Keeper. I look after this lighthouse and I make sure that everything keeps running so the light doesn't go out. But that's not all! Gina and I are also the founders of the Pokemon Flying Service."

"So what does the service do?" Ash asks.

"Good question." Gina says. "When we were younger and traveling the region, we always thought that HM moves are not necessary. So we founded the Pokemon Flying Service, which allows you via a whistle to call one of our Pokemon which flies you to the place you want!"

Beacon says, "And it is thanks to Gina here that this awesome idea comes out. But to use my service, I decided to only allow trainers to use it if they can handle to beat me."

Gina says, "Believe me, Beacon, Ash, and Alice are strong trainers. I have seen them battle a lot of times."

"Is that so?" Beacon says. "Then Ash, do you mind we have a battle?"

"Sure." Ash says.

Then the battle starts as Ash sends out Pikachu while he sends out Legenix. Beacon says, "So he has a Pikachu, you don't see that Pokemon in this region for days."

"I know. He has a lot of experience of battling from the other regions." Delia says.

Beacon's Legenix uses Sunny Day to power up the Mystical Fire, but Pikachu's speed and evasiveness are shocking him. In the end, with a Volt Tackle, it defeats the Legenix who wants to use Recover.

"That sure is a tough battle. As Gina said, you really are strong." Beacon says as he gives him the whistle.

"Thanks, you are not bad after all, I can say that Gina really found a keeper." Ash says as Gina is blushing hard.

Beacon laughs a little and says, "Even though she likes Ghost, she is also brave and smart. You're maybe right about finding a keeper." Then he turns to Gina, "Speaking of which, Gina, the two Pokemon you leave in my care."

"Oh right, I will like them to give it to my brother." Gina says.

"Wait, you are giving me Pokemon?" Ash asks.

"Yeah, since those two are a headache, so I think that with your help, they will be fine." Gina says as Beacon gives him two Repeat Balls.

One is a Pokemon that is made of rock, and it looks like a tombstone, and the second one is really a ghost, but it looks like it is sleeping.

Gravole: The Gravestone Pokemon: Ghost and Rock Type. Gravole often disguise themselves as tombstones in graveyards. They rest in the day and roam about at night, bringing confusions among grave keepers in the past.

Snoozee: The Dreamer Pokemon: Ghost and Fairy Type. Snoozee are capable of entering people's dreams. Sometimes, they may accidentally wander into one, only to be forced out as the dreamer wakes.

"Great, not only we have to make sure Phansheet doesn't interrupt our sleep, and we have to worry Snoozee for entering our dreams?" Alice says.

"But it sure is cool." Ash says.

Then with Beacon's help, they go to the Battle Cafe, Ash battles some trainers and eventually, some of his Pokemon evolves and he also got a Mystic Stone to evolve one of his Pokemon as well.

Lavenrina: The Ballerina Pokemon: Grass and Fairy Type. Evolved from Lavenbelle when learning Teeter Dance. Lavenrina are graceful and agile. They give off a soothing aroma as they dance ballet, being famous for their many ballet shows around Rikoto.

"Now we have a dancer in our team." Ash says. "And it is so cool as well."

Phoxiven: The Pixie Fox Pokemon: Fairy Type. Evolved from Phoxy with a Mystic Stone. People say that if you see a Phoxiven, you're very lucky. However, if you manage to capture one, you'll be blessed with good fortune for the rest of your life.

"Blessed with a good fortune..." Alice says. "Seems like your Ninetales is really lucky."

"I know." Ash says. "They can be a great couple just like us."

"I know what you mean." Alice says with a faint blush.

Dinopion: The Martial Pokemon: Fighting and Dragon Type. Evolved from Dinomite at LV:34. Dinopion are fierce fighters capable of launching volleys of claw strikes and punches exceeding 100,000 PSI. They use stalagmites in caves as punching bags.

"Wow, it seems like you become stronger as well." Dinopion nods as he keeps his twig in his mouth. Gina asks, "Does he do that often?"

"Yeah, even before it was a Sceptile." Delia says. "I guess it has been a habit."

Billaze: The Goat Pokemon: Fire Type. Evolved from Kidlit at LV:34. Billaze are master climbers among Pokémon, known for being able to scale sheer volcanic mountainsides, even during an eruption.

"I remember that Billaze is strong back when we face Amber." Ash says to Alice. "And we shall make is stronger as well."

Blimpoon: The Blimp Pokemon: Steel and Flying Type. Evolved from Irimp at LV:34. People use Blimpoon to transport items and packages to regions far from Rikoto. They are essential to worldwide trade, as Rikoto is rather isolated from other regions.

"Believe me, Blimpoon is really good for our Flying Service as well." Beacon says, "But only yours isn't big enough."

"I see." Ash sighs.

Blitziglow: The Firework Pokemon: Electric and Fire Type. Evolved from Blitzy at LV:33. Blitziglow can cause bright explosions when it's enraged or excited. It is debated whether theirs or Scorlit's fireworks are more beautiful.

"I prefer Blitzglow than Scorlit if you ask me." Gina says.

"Well, I prefer both." Alice retorts back.

Doflap: The DolphinPokemon. Water Type. Evolved from Porfin at LV:34. Doflap can swim at amazing speeds with great maneuverability. They create water rings for themselves to swim through for fun.

"It seems to be a nice Pokemon." Red says. "Not to mention it is also a fast Pokemon that you can consider having in the team."

"I know." Delia says.

Rockster: The Hard Pincer Pokemon: Water and Rock Type. Evolved from Crablue at LV:34. Rockster's claws possess multiple layers of rock shells, allowing them to break through even steel slabs with a single punch. Few aquariums are willing to host them.

Then it tries on Ash, who is wincing in pain. "Even when he was a Corphish, it likes to do that as well..."

"You'll have to get used to all your Pokemon showing affection in different ways." Red says, "That is vital to being a Pokemon Master."

"I know, Dad." Ash says as he recalls his Rockster back into his Pokeball.

"So that's all of them?" Gina asks. "That sure is a lot of Pokemon that you evolved."

"Yeah." Ash says as they return to the Lighthouse, only to see Rick there waiting for them.

"Oh, you again. So, you battled Beacon...you won?" Rick says with an uninterested tone.

"Yeah, so what do you have to say?" Ash asks.

"I suppose that, if you beat him, he must not be that strong. It would just be a waste of time if I battled him..." Rick says.

"Or because you don't want to admit that there are people stronger than you." Alice mocks.

"Whatever. There's no Gym here, so this place is pointless...I'm heading back to my home in Rassic City. My sister, Lizzy, has called me, saying that the Dragon Master Rex is there." Rick sighs.

"Rex, huh? It sure has been a while since I last saw him." Red says.

"He is my Elite 4 in this region." Delia says. "In fact, we traveled together back in the Sinnoh Region."

"I am going back to see if I can challenge him to a battle, catch you later, loser." Then he leaves and Red says, "He is quite rude indeed."

Ash says, "I just hope that whoever Rex is, he can defeat him easily."

"Me too." Gina says. "He is really annoying." Then they go inside the lighthouse to rest.


There is some slight change in this part of the story from the games, Beacon is Gina's boyfriend and they are the ones who use the Flying Service. Don't worry, it will be in the story since Ash needs to train his Pokemon.

New Pokemon: Gravole, Snoozee, Lavenrina, Phoxiven, Dinopion, Billaze, Blimpoon, Blitziglow, Doflap, Rockster