Chapter 51: Through the Icy area

Into the Crystal Cave, which is located in the south of Route 16, all Ash and Alice do are training their Pokemon and capturing new Pokemon. The first Pokemon they train is Blitzglow and it manages to learn the move, Fireworks. "Now that it is done, we can see the fireworks when we want to." Ash says.

"Yeah. I really like to have an amazing fireworks show with you." Alice says, but much to their surprise, Blitzglow starts to glow and it evolves into a white Pokemon with rainbow color.

Blitzboom: The Fireworks Pokemon: Electric and Fire Type. Evolved from Blitzglow by learning Fireworks. Battles between Blitziboom illuminates the whole night sky. Even if it is raining, a Blitziboom at full power would simply blow away the rain clouds with ease.

"Wow, it seems beautiful with those rainbow colors...and they are flashing in the Crystal Caves, it is so beautiful." Alice says in awe at the sight of Blitziboom.

"I know." Ash says, sharing the same awe as well. "It really is a good Pokemon for us."

As they continue further, they find cold water as they train their Jellifish Pokemon. In the end, the jellyfish Pokemon also evolve into two different kinds of Jellyfish Pokemon.

Jelliking: The Cold Jelly Pokemon: Water and Ice Type. Evolved from Jellitic at LV:44. Jelliking's body draws in water from around it, draining the heat from it to create ice. As an Ice-type, its body temperature is notably high.

Jelliqueen: The Jellyfish Pokemon: Water and Poison Type. Evolved from Jellinip at LV:44. Jelliqueen do not allow any intruders to approach their offspring. If a stray Jellitot or Jellinip rifts near, the jellyfish queens will take it under their care.

"A king and a queen." Alice says, "Just like your dad and mom."

"You might be right about that."

As they are walking on the ice floor, thanks to Frogoo and Sluggah's help, they manage to stay still instead of falling on the ground continuously. Frogoo also evolves into a Toxitoad.

Toxitoad: The Slimy Pokemon: Poison Type. Evolved from Frogoo at LV:44. Toxitoad are extremely venomous to the touch. Able to cause severe hallucinations, people used to utilize their toxins in warfare.

Sluggah also evolves after battling some Ice Type Pokemon lurking in the cave. It looks like a snail and Ash scans for more knowledge about it.

Mossnail: The Shelled Body Pokemon: Bug and Rock Type. Evolved from Sluggah at LV:44. Mossnail take pebbles from the ground and combine them with moss, forming its shell. The shell can grow or shrink depending on their needs.

With the mirrors and also the crystals, they get separated from Pikachu and the two Huskpup. But when they found them, Pikachu says that they manage to work together and they evolve.

Huskold: The Husky Pokemon: Ice Type. Evolved from Huskpup at LV:44. A layer of ice forms on the bite marks left by Huskold, leading to the term 'frostbite'. The ancient people of Rikoto called it the Arctic Beast.

"Oh, Husky, don't you ever do that again." Alice says as she hugs the dog Pokemon. "You too, Huskold." Ash says to his own. The two dogs can only lick at their trainers before they are now showing affection to each other again.


Now that they are out of the caves, they are at the Snowpeak Village: A place located in the mountains and there are a lot of snow huts in this town. Rodney is at the Pokemon Center after Ash and Alice enter. He notices Ash and Alice as he says, "Ash, Alice, already leaving Snowpeak Village for the Frosthail Forest?"

"Oh, Rodney." Alice says as they share a sibling hug, "Good to see you again."

Rodney says, "How was your way through Crystal Cave? It was really cold in there..."

"Well, it sure is, but check it out." Alice says as she shows her Snower and Husky. "They all evolve, which means they are getting stronger and stronger."

"Wow, that is so cool, and you have more Pokemon while traveling with Ash, right? So we can go on out when we battle?" Rodney asks.

Ash says, "Of course, but first, how about Team Solar and Team Lunar?"

"No news about them." Rodney says. "I think we can continue our journey without thinking about this...By the way, Ash, did Alice tell you that Route 18 is a Downhill Paradise? Many skiers and boarders are in the area, so take care of yourself. It is also a long way to the next city, Subhail City. Be sure you have enough items in your bag!"

After they leave, Ash says, "So Downhill Paradise? What does Rodney mean by that?"

"It is one of the places where Mr. Chiu used to train me when I wasn't a Gym Leader yet." Alice says, "I am sure that you'll be excited about this place as well. In fact, I really like skiing as well. In fact, my gym is based on skiing."

"Seriously? That is amazing." As they borrow some ski equipment from the store, they go to Route 18. But once they are at the Route, Ash and Pikachu are looking at the route, which really is downhill and there are a lot of slopes as well. Ash is now sweating as he says, "It sure is deep. So this is the only way to go to your city?"

"Of course. And I don't mind since I really like it." Alice says as she starts to wear her safety goggles, "Just don't give up until it is over, I'll be waiting for you!"

Alice starts to move her arms as she starts going downhill, she is feeling the wind as she is not going to slow down. Ash just stares in the direction Alice is moving and he has a determined face. "I can't lose as well, Pikachu, let's go!"

Pikachu nods in agreement as he jumps onto Ash's shoulder, and then they start to ski down. But Ash doesn't have any experience with skiing as he can only screaming in horror as he skis down. In the end, Ash doesn't know how to stop as he lands in the pile of snow with Pikachu also stuck inside as well. Alice laughs a little before pulling him back out. "It seems like you are getting used to this."

"Why don't we try it again?" Ash asks. "I am sure that with more practices, I will be able to get into your level as well."

Alice chuckles at Ash's determination, and she says, "If you do that, then what about your Gym Battle against me? We should hurry up and leave."

Ash groans a little as Alice is right, so the both of them walk towards the gate and leaves the Route.


In the Frosthail Forest, Ash and Alice are walking around the place as Ash and Alice find two electric mouse Pokemon. Ash says, "And I was just wondering where we can find this mouse Pokemon..."

"They are Aurorai. They are really cute." Alice says. "And like Kalos is Dedenne and Kanto is Pikachu, I think that this Pokemon is one of the Electric Mouse family."

"And I always wonder why there is an Electric Mouse in every region." Ash says as Pikachu quickly gets along with them well as they play together, then Ash and Alice capture each one, and Alice names her Aurorai Aurora.

Aurorai: The Aurora Pokemon: Electric and Ice Type. Aurorai gathers under auroras, absorbing the light that shines down on them from the natural phenomenon. They leave behind colorful trails when dashing.

Then on the way, Ash and Alice decide to take a rest as they send out their Pokemon, but after a while, they find that both Huskold and Husky are missing again. Alice groans and mutters, "Not again...why are they missing again?"

"I have no idea, but I think we have to find it fast." Ash says as he looks up in the sky. "The blizzard is coming and we also need to find a place so we can hide from the heavy snow."

As they continue to find both of their dog Pokemon, they notice a cave and Alice yells, "Husky! Huskhold! Are you inside?"

After a short while, they can hear their barks and Ash says, "They are inside."

"Let's go." Alice says as they rush into the cave, only to find the two Huskold lying on the ground with each other. Alice asks, "Husky, what are you thinking? You have already disappeared when we are in the Crystal Caves and why are you doing it again?"

The Huskhold are feeling sorry as they decide to show something to their trainers, and much to their surprise, it is a Pokemon Egg. Ash gasps, "Wait, did you two?"

The two Huskold blush as red as a tomato and nod, causing Ash and Alice to blush with happiness. "Congratulations, Husky, you are going to be a mother." She hugs her Huskold.

"Yeah, you will be a nice father too. Huskold." Ash says to his own Huskhold. Their happy moment is abrupted because they start to hear some noises. Alice flinches a little and she asks, "What is that sound?"

"It comes from further inside of the cave, maybe we should check it out." Ash says as they enter the cave together. But just as they reach deeper and deeper, they find some stone tables and stone beds. Alice gasps as she recognizes the place. "I remember this place...when I was alone, I hid there and the Pokemon here become my friends..."

Then they see two strong looking Polar Bear like Pokemon approaching them. Ash, Pikachu and the male Huskold prepare their battle stance, but then much to their surprise, the Polar Bear Pokemon are hugging Alice. "Wait, Paul? Paula? Is that you?"

The two Pokemon nod as Alice gasps, "Wow, look at you, the last time we met you were just cute little Colcub, now you are strong Polarpow! Oh, by the way, this is my boyfriend Ash."

Ash is surprised that the two Polar Bear Pokemon act friendly towards them after learning they are her friends. "It is nice to meet you as well."

Then as Paul and Paula see the egg Huskold is holding, they tell them to follow them as they go further inside, and they see two cute Rhino Pokemon rushing towards them.

"Rinolars? What are they doing here?" Alice asks. Paula says that they have been abandoned after the blizzard, and they have no family. So the Polarpaw take care of them as their family. And then they provide a place for the Huskold to give warmth to the egg. In the end, they are getting close together until Ash and Alice find them.

"Wow, I never thought everything happened while we are finding you two." Ash says, "Thank you for helping our Huskhold."

The two Polar Bears nod, and Alice looks outside and says, "But I guess it is impossible to get back to Subhail City today..."

"Yeah...but at least we have this place to stay." Ash says, but the two trainers start to yawn as they are feeling tired. "I don't know why, but I feel like I want to sleep..."

"Me too." Ash says, then the two trainers fall asleep on their shoulders, while the other Pokemon watch the scene happily as they decide to gather around Ash and Alice, providing them warmth as they also sleep during the blizzard.


And here is a nice way to end this chapter, there will be more before the two of them battle against each other, such as Pokemon Capturing, other side quests, and even some surprises in the next chapter. I hope you like it.

New Pokemon: Blitzboom, Jelliking, Jelliqueen, Toxitoad, Mossnail, Huskold, Aurorai