Ketchum Triple Pack:

Hybrid x Heart Z-Drive

Chapter 17 Scale back on the Eros

Rotom dex, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon who stood and watched Kizuna Hida's Ula'ula grand trial all cheered for Kizuna Hida. Soon later Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead and the others leave Ula'ula Island and headed back to Melemele Island waving goodbye to Acerola and Nanu. But as Kizuna Hida was readies his Pokémon and hopes for the next Grand Trial, he and his Hakamo-o tries out their handshake they soon felt the strange phenomenal bond sync. As Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o and the others soon arrived to Melemele Island, Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead suddenly almost activates Kizuna Hida's special Heart Hybrid Gear on himself. Kizuna Hida was also felt same feeling as his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead feels that his Z-Ring was almost changing into something else.

Jin Mazama, Rotom dex, Raku Ichijo and Basara Toujou check if Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o nickname Sorehead were okay. As when Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o named Sorehead confirms with them that they are okay. Basara Toujou soon told Kizuna Hida that he felt the strange sensation with his Lucario. Kizuna Hida was curious but Basara Toujou said that he will explain it when he was ready to. When during the nighttime as Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o and the others were about to go to sleep. In their sleep, Kizuna Hida was having strange dreams.

In his dream he was training with his Pokémon Partner Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead and the rest of his Pokémon team. As he was in his Pokémon training as in each Pokémon was sparing each other, Kizuna Hida spotted a silhouette. Rotom dex explains to Kizuna Hida that it looks like a Lopunny and Kizuna Hida attempt to catch it. When he was about to throw one of his Pokéball out, it turn out that it was Gravel dress up as a Lopunny. Kizuna Hida panic and wanted to run with his Pokémon. As Kizuna Hida want to forget about the encounter, he then decide to go fishing with his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead.

Soon then Kizuna Hida got a bite in his fishing rod and he and his Hakamo-o tries to pull it out. As they pull it out and it land on Kizuna Hida, Kizuna Hida saw Zelshione dress as a Primarina in his arms. Then Kizuna Hida was frightened as he tosses Zelshione into the water and he ran as fast as he could with his Hakamo-o named Sorehead. As Kizuna Hida and with his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead ran, he soon saw Aine Chidorigafuchi, Yurishia Farandole, Hayuru Himekawa, Silvia Silkcut, Scarlet Fairchild and his older sister Reiri Hida reappeared around him and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead in Pokémon costumes. Later soon as Kizuna Hida was continuing dreaming and struggling in his sleep, he then heard sudden gradual loud clanging sounds all around him.

Afterwards Kizuna Hida saw that he was in a dark cave and surrounded by tons of Jangmo-o and Hakamo-o. As he was surrounded by a bunch of Jangmo-o and Hakamo-o then suddenly an enormous Pokémon appeared to Kizuna Hida and wanted to challenge him to a battle. As Kizuna Hida was confused and overwhelmed with emotions, he then notice his Z-Ring was glowing and transforming. He also witness that his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead was evolving into the enormous Pokémon that wanted to challenge him in a Pokémon battle. When Sorehead had finished evolving into it, Kizuna Hida view that his Pokémon partner somehow had his Heart Hybrid Gear on himself, which his Pokémon partner Sorehead had activated by some way. But then the Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o and the enormous Pokémon then attack Kizuna Hida.

Kizuna Hida suddenly woken up from his crazy dream with his Hakamo-o dubs Sorehead by his side. Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon checks up on Kizuna Hida to see if he was okay. As he was okay, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, and Basara Toujou ask if his weird dream was feeling the nostalgia from his dimension home world. Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o Sorehead soon lick Kizuna Hida to feel better and Kizuna Hida pets on his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead's head. After that Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o soon gets ready to do their Pokémon Training.

After Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o name Sorehead and the others with their Pokémon finish doing their morning routines, they went off to do their training for Kizuna Hida Poni Island grand trial. As they were in their Pokémon training, Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o started to acting strangely in his new personality. Kizuna Hida doesn't know why his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead was acting cold towards him. Jin Mazama then explains to Kizuna Hida that his Hakamo-o named Sorehead was going through his rebellious phase. Kizuna Hida thought carefully about his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead's rebellious nature and realized it could be the dream that he had. Somehow Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o dub Sorehead was sharing each other in and throughout his dream and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead might feel neglected.

Kizuna Hidaalso thought that it could be the Eros Heart Hybrid Gear that made his Hakamo-o named Sorehead acting in his strange behavior. It must have to their friendship by training, bonding and battling together with each other and their mysterious phenomenal pairing sync. Kizuna Hida thought that his special Heart Hybrid Gear equipment must have transfer from his body to his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead's body. Kizuna Hida discusses with Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo and Basara Toujou about his thoughts and Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo and Basara Toujou agree with him. But Jin Mazama and Rotom dex wasn't sure about it and Jin Mazama told Kizuna Hida to ask his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead it was either case.

As Kizuna Hida, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon partners were taking a break, for Kizuna Hida to figure out how to make his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead to cooperate with him. As Kizuna Hida tries to have his Hakamo-o named Sorehead to cooperate with him, soon they spotted Ash's classmates. As Ash's classmate met up with them, Mallow, Lana, Kiawe, and Sophocles introduce Lillie and her older brother Gladion to Kizuna Hida. Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo and Basara Toujou know Gladion, which Jin Mazama and Basara Toujou had a battle with Gladion before. Gladion then asks Kizuna Hida for a Pokémon battle which Kizuna Hida accepts his offer.

As Kizuna Hida and Gladion agrees to a Pokémon battle, Kiawe acted as the referee for them. Kiawe announced that it will be a one-on-one Pokémon battle. Kizuna Hida chose his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead and Gladion chose his Silvally. When After when Kizuna Hida asked Rotom Dex about Silvally and the battle begins, Kizuna Hida told his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead to used Dragon Claw. But instead Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o named Sorehead used Thunderbolt that which he was not listening to Kizuna Hida. As Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o used Thunder Bolt, Gladion told his Silvally to used Air Slash that neutralized the move. Later Gladion said to his Silvally to used Crush Claw and Kizuna Hida told his Hakamo-o Sorehead to used Dragon Tail.

But his Hakamo-o was still not listening to him and dodges it. As Kizuna Hida was having troubles with his Hakamo-o Sorehead in their cooperating pairing sync, Gladion used an Ice Memory disc and his Silvally used its RKS System ability, that Gladion inserted to turn into an Ice-type. Then as Gladion told his Silvally to used Multi-Attack, Kizuna Hida tries to tell his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead to cooperate with him and used Dragon Rage. But Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o named Sorehead wasn't listening to his Pokémon Trainer partner Kizuna Hida and took a direct hit from Silvally's Multi-Attack. Soon then Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead took recoil damage and Kizuna Hida shouted out with concern to him.

As Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o dub Sorehead soon struggled to gets up on his feet and wants to continue to battle. Kizuna Hida seeing that his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead might be in pain, he tries to aids his Pokémon partner. But his Hakamo-o called Sorehead was seem to be saying to Kizuna Hida that he is fine and can continue to fight. Kizuna Hida was insecure and struggles to coordinate with his Pokémon partner Hakamo-o dub Sorehead. But as Kizuna Hida was struggling with his Hakamo-o named Sorehead to work together, Gladion then told his Silvally in its Ice type mode to used Air Slash. Kizuna Hida tries again for his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead to cooperate with him by telling him to used Thunder Bolt.

But still Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o dub Sorehead wouldn't listen to Kizuna Hida and endures through the Air Slashes. Soon then Gladion said to his Silvally to used Multi-Attack and Kizuna Hida tries his best to tell his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead to used Thunder Bolt. But it was too late, when Gladion's Silvally strikes Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o with Multi-Attack and Kizuna Hida was traumatized that his Pokémon partner was brutally hurt, Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead was savagely defeated and Kizuna Hida loss the battle.

As the Pokémon battle was over, Kizuna Hida picks up his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead in his arms. Kizuna Hida almost grieves over his loss but he then rushes to the Pokémon center. He with his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead in his arms along with Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujo and their Pokémon partners to get Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o named Sorehead healed. As they got there and waited, Nurse Joy informs Kizuna Hida that his Hakamo-o Sorehead was full restored but he felt freezing cold. Kizuna Hida thought that it might be the effect from Gladion's Silvally being in its Ice type mode.

But Kizuna Hida insisted that he will care for his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead and carries him in his arm wrapped in a blanket. As Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead in his arms wrapped in a blanket along with Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon partner left the Pokémon center and to Professor's Kukui's place. Kizuna Hida was tending his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead, trying to warm him up from the freezing cold effects. As Kizuna Hida was rubbing on his Hakamo-o dubs Sorehead, Jin Mazama soon points out to him that his hand will be rubbed to raw. But Kizuna Hida doesn't mind at all and intensify his efforts, see that his Pokémon partner Hakamo-o nickname Sorehead was still feeling cold.

Then Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead was suddenly woke up in a panic and tries to attack. But he was still feeling cold and Kizuna Hida calms him down. Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o Sorehead soon passed out again in Kizuna Hida's arms and Kizuna Hida still was working on taking care of his Hakamo-o named Sorehead. Professor Burnet provides more blankets and Professor Kukui gives Kizuna Hida an Aspear Berry that cures freezing effect. Kizuna Hida gave the Aspear Berry to his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead, which he ate it and Kizuna Hida continues on working himself throughout the entire night to help his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead to recover.

Kizuna Hida was working tirelessly hard to recovering his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead. He reminds his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead about the many times that they have spent together with each other. Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o dubs Sorehead gradually soon recognizing Kizuna Hida's selfless act and everything that he had done for him as when he was Jangmo-o. When the next morning comes and Kizuna Hida was awake from all the hard work, he saw his Hakamo-o recovered well from his cold. Kizuna Hida soon discerns that his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead's respect and loyalty for Kizuna Hida has returned to him.

As Kizuna Hida had earned his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead's approval, Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead went out to do their Pokémon training. Along with Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon partner, Kizuna Hida, his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead and the rest of his Pokémon team do their own Pokémon training. Soon then a sudden arrow appeared out from nowhere when they training in the forest. An odd boy with a Decidueye by his side apologies to Kizuna Hida, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo and Basara Toujou for the troubles. As Jin Mazama introduces Kizuna Hida to the odd boy, the odd boy introduces himself as Hau.

Jin Mazama, Raku Icjio and Basara Toujou already met Hau and also previously had a Pokémon Battle with him. Kizuna Hida showing Hau his Pokémon and he show his Pokémon to him. Hau was excited to hear that Kizuna Hida was one of Ash Ketchum's trainees and Kizuna Hida was happy to meet a friend of Ash Ketchum. Later then Hau ask Kizuna Hida to a Pokémon Battle and Kizuna Hida confirms with his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead. Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o agrees with him and so Kizuna Hida accepts Hau's challenge.

Jin Mazama volunteers to be the referee for Kizuna Hida and Hau's Pokémon battle. Hau suggest being a two on two which Kizuna Hida agrees to his recommendation. Hau then took out his Alolan Raichu and Kizuna Hida chose his Trapinch. As the moment the battle begins Hau said to his Alolan Raichu to used Quick Attack but Kizuna Hida told his Trapinch to dodge it by using Dig. Kizuna Hida's Trapinch avoid Hau's Alolan Raichu Quick Attack by using Dig. As Hau told his Alolan Riachu to stay alerted from Kizuna Hida's Trapinch, Kizuna Hida then told his Trapinch to use Bite. Kizuna Hida's Trapinch ambushed Hau's Alolan Raichu from below and use Bite, which cause Hau's Alolan Raichu to take direct damage.

Hau checks with his Alolan Raichu if it was alright, which it was and Hau tells his Alolan Riachu to used Focus Blast. Kizuna Hida then told his Trapinch counter it with Sand Storm that which the move explode on collision. As the fog clear Hau and his Alolan Raichu were confused to where was Kizuna Hida's Trapinch was. Then Kizuna Hida told his Trapinch, which it was underground to use Sand Tomb. As Kizuna Hida's Trapinch used Sand Tomb, Hau's Alolan Riachu was trapped in the Sand Tomb. But as Kizuna Hida then told his Trapinch to used Bite, Hau ingeniously told his Alolan Riachu to used Focus Blast where it was trapped and was freed. Hau then told his Alolan Raichu to used Thunderbolt, but Kizuna Hida's Trapinch didn't feel the effects due to being a ground type.

But in the mist of the battle, Kizuna Hida's Trapinch soon started to glow. Kizuna Hida witnesses that his Trapinch started to evolve into a Vibrava. Rotom dex then gives the information to Kizuna Hida about Vibrava when it was done evolving. As Kizuna Hida told his newly evolved Vibrava to fight Hau's Alolan Raichu, Kizuna Hida's newly evolved Vibrava learned new moves. The new moves are Dragon Breath, Dragon Tail and Dragon Rush. As Kizuna Hida's learned Dragon Rush and it used that move against Hau's Alolan Raichu's Thunder Bolt, that which defeated Hau's Alolan Raichu. As Hau return his Alolan Raichu back into its Pokéball, Hau then select his Decidueye in the next round.

As Kizuna Hida told his newly evolved Vibrava to used Dragon Breath, Hau told his Decidueye to used Sky Attack to directly charge right through the Dragon Breath. As Hau's Decidueye encounters Kizuna Hida's Vibrava, Hau said to his Decidueye to used Leaf Blade while Kizuna Hida told his Vibrava to used Dragon Tail to counter it. Then Hau told his Decidueye to used Spirit Shackle on Kizuna Hida's Vibrava that Kizuna Hida's Vibrava was immobilized. As Kizuna Hida's Vibrava was immobilized, Hau then said to his Decidueye to used Razor Leaf that defeated Kizuna Hida's Vibrava. Kizuna Hida retrieves his newly evolved Vibrava back into its Pokéball and chooses his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead to battled Hau's Decidueye.

Kizuna Hida chose his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead in the final round against Hau and his Decidueye. But however Kizuna Hida might be at a disadvantage Jin Mazama thought to himself, because Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o is a dual type of Dragon and Fighting and Hau's Decidueye is a Dual type of Grass and Ghost. Raku Ichijo and Basara Toujou discuss with each other as they watched, that Fighting type Pokémon does not do any damaging effects on Ghost type Pokémon. Nonetheless Kizuna Hida still was sticking with choosing his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead in the final match. Kizuna Hida told his Hakamo-o named Sorehead to used Dragon Rage and Hau then said to his Decidueye to used Razor Leaf.

The both moves were exploded on contact and were neutralized. Kizuna Hida then told his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead to charge using Dragon Claw and Hau said to his Decidueye to used Leaf Blade. As Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o dub Sorehead and Hau's Decidueye both collided with their moves pushing and shoveling with each other. Kizuna Hida thought to himself, how his Hakamo-o named Sorehead is going to avoid Spirit Shackle without being immobilized. But soon his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead got his attention and then realizes that he and his Hakamo-o must be in total sync.

Soon later then Hau told his Decidueye to used Sky Attack and Kizuna Hida told his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead to used Thunderbolt. Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o did a certain amount of damage to Hau's Decidueye from using Thunderbolt. Then as Hau told his Decidueye to used Spirit Shackle, Kizuna Hida told his Hakamo-o called Sorehead to stay calm and stand his ground. When Kizuna Hida's Hakamo-o named Sorehead was immobilized, Hau then pull out his Z-Ring to do his Z-Move with his Decidueye. He used his Z-Crystal Decidium Z on his Decidueye for his Decidueye to perform Sinister Arrow Raid.

Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead's Z-Move clash with Hau and his Decidueye's Z-Move. As both Z-Moves struggling over with each other, Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead were giving it all they got and suddenly something amazing happened. Somehow Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead with their mysterious phenomenal pairing bond sync was fuse with their Z-Move Devastating Drake. It then overpowers the Sinister Arrow Raid and then strike directly on to Hau's Decidueye. As Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead were exhausted from using all their energy into their Z-move, Hau's Decidueye struggles to stand up. But soon Hau Decidueye collapsed as Hau caught as it falls down.

As Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead won the battle that they high five and embracing each other, Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead soon came to Hau and his Decidueye. Kizuna Hida asks Hau if his Decidueye is okay, which Hau responded to him that it will be okay. When Hau and Kizuna Hida congratulate each other, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon soon gather to Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead. Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo and Hau ask Kizuna Hida how did Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead did their Z-Power. Basara Toujou then explains to them that Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead might have their hearts together that which then their powers combine into one to overpowered the opponent. He explan it was because of his experience with his Lucario while performing their Z-Move Heroic Aura Saber Mayhem.

Kizuna Hida somewhat understood what Basara Toujou was trying to say, but he thought with his Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead that they still needed to perfect their Z-Move. Soon then Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead and the others went with Hau and his Decidueye to the Pokémon center for their Pokémon to get healed up. As when their Pokémon recovered and return to them, Kizuna Hida and the other soon departed from Hau and went on their way with their Pokémon by their side. Kizuna Hida with his Hakamo-o Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon partners went back to Professor Kukui's place that Rotom Dex who witnesses the whole battle to give the information to Professor Kukui and Burnet. When they got there, Professor Kukui was astonished to see Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead performing their Z-Move.