Chapter 10:

If it ain't Breakneck, Don't Blitz it

Location: Route 2

"Here we go guys," Hau told his Pokémon. "Elliott said that this Pokémon is one tough Lava Cookie, so let's do our best! We've trained hard for this!"

Rowlet and Pichu cheered. "Looks like someone is fired up," Ilima said. "Okay, just need a quick word with Elliott and I'll be with you." Ilima walked over to me.

"Thanks for yesterday," I said.

"It was amazing! Roto! Who knew that Team Skull would be helpful? Even if they didn't mean to be."

Ilima smiled. "Great. Just want to warn you that you may find some SOS battles from run of the mill wild Pokémon from here on out."

I looked at Rotom Dex. Not in worry, but with excitement! That meant more Pokémon to find. "Got it! Okay, we're gonna go practice Breakneck Blitz. See yah!"


Location: Route 3

Route 3 was a rocky path overlooking the sea. Wingull skimmed the surface, looking for delectable Pokémon to gobble up.

"Route 3 izz known for Flying Types," Rotom Dex said. "Be careful of droppingzz! Roto!"

I covered my head. "Two steps ahead of ya!"

"Not thozze droppings silly! Zzt! I'm talking about Pokémon that attack from overhead!"

I looked upwards to see a white Pokémon with blue wings diving towards me with its sharp claws.


Rufflet (ワシボン)

#089

Normal/Flying Type

Eaglet Pokémon

1'08" (0.5 m)

23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)

With its powerful legs and sturdy claws, it can crack even the hard shells of Shellder and pluck out their insides.


"Go Pikipek!" I shouted. "Rock Smash!" Pikipek whacked Rufflet with its wing, lowering its Defense. Rufflet then came back with Wing Attack, slapping Pikipek. "Then, Pikipek let out a piercing noise. "Hey Pikipek, I didn't tell you to use Echoed Voice!"

"It'zz not Echoed Voice! Roto!" Rotom Dex said. "Zzt! Pikipek has learned Supersonic! It causezz confusion!" The Supersonic hit Rufflet, and it was confused. It hurt itself in the confusion.

"Nice one Pikipek! Let's keep this up! Use Peck!" Pikipek pecked the dizzy Rufflet. Rufflet came back with another Wing Attack. "And now Rock Smash again!" Pikipek used the Fighting Type move once more. Rufflet tried a Fury Attack, but it hurt itself. It was down for the count.


"Alright Pikipek!" I said, as Pikipek perched on my finger. As it smiled, it started glowing.

"Zzt! Izz that what I think it izz?!" Rotom Dex said.

"I believe so!" I replied. "Pikipek! You're evolving!"

Once Pikipek had evolved, it had a longer, sharper beak. Its wings were bigger to. It was a Trumbeak now!


Trumbeak (ケララッパ)

#011

Normal/Flying Type

Bugle Beak Pokémon

2'00" (0.6 m)

32.6 lbs (14.8 kg)

From its mouth, it fires the sees of berries it has eaten. The scattered seeds give rise to new plants.

Pikipek -Lv 14- Trumbeak


"Alright! My first evolution!" I shouted. "Thanks." I recalled Trumbeak to its Pokéball. "Okay, time for the main training session for today. Come out Munchlax!" I sent out my Normal Type. "Hey, would you like to have the honour of using Breakneck Blitz?"

Munchlax nodded, then immediately went off to eat a sandwich that was being eaten by a Rising Star.

"Hey!" he said. "That's mine!"

"I'm sorry!" I said, pulling Munchlax away.

"You're apology will be in the form of a battle!" the Rising Star said.

"Then this is an opportunity!" I said, giving Munchlax the Normalium Z. My Z Ring started glowing.

"Taking on the trials aye? Okay, forget the sandwich! I want to see a Z-move!"


Elliott Vs. Rising Star Ian

"Go Psyduck!" Ian shouted, sending out his yellow Pokémon.


Psyduck (コダック)

#107

Water Type

Duck Pokémon

2'07" (0.8 m)

43.2 lbs (19.6 kg)

As a result of headaches so fierce they cause it to cry, it sometimes uses psychokinesis without meaning to.


"Munchlax, let's do this!" I shouted.

"Elliott, Elliott, he'zz our man, if he can't uzze Breakneck Blitz, no one can! Roto!"

"Munchlax, Water Gun!" Munchlax squirted water at Munchlax.

"Let's just get ourselves in battle mode before we use a Z-move! Munchlax, use Lick!" Munchlax licked Psyduck for little damage.

"Use Confusion!" Munchlax sent a small Psychic pulse into Munchlax's brain.

"Now use Tackle!" Munchlax rammed into Psyduck.

"Now Water Gun!" Another squirt of water was fired at Munchlax. Munchlax was getting increasingly more eager.

"Zzt! I think Munchlax izz ready!"

I nodded. "Okay, let's do this!" My Z-ring and the Normalium Z started to glow. "Sometimes, basic is all you need! Munchlax, use Breakneck Bli- woah!" My arms were slightly wonky, and the glowing died down.

"What was that?!" Ian shouted.

"It's my first time!" I replied. "Give me a break!"

"Hmm… nah! Use Water Gun!" Psyduck squirted more water at Munchlax.

"Now use Metronome!" Munchlax waggled its finger. The move came out as Moonblast. Munchlax, using the moon's light, fired a beam of energy at Psyduck. It was down.

"Sorry for being so mean back there. Yeah, that makes up for the sandwich."


Munchlax sat down sadly.

"Hey, don't feel so down," I said. "Munchlax, it wasn't your fault. It was me."

"That's not quite it." We heard Hala coming from a short distance away.

"Oh, Alola," I said.

Hala laughed. "I heard that you beat the first trial of Alola! Congratulations! But it takes more than victory and ambition to conquer Z-moves." He knelt down and stroked Munchlax's fur. "With Mega Evolution, your hearts need to work as one. But with Z-moves, your hearts must work in sync separately. Both of your movements need to be 100% and you can't mess it up. Few Trainers get it right on their first go but keep practicing and not only will you conquer it, but it will be natural to do it every time." Hala nodded. "I plan on seeing you back at Iki Town in two days for the Grand Trial of Melemele Island. Try and get all the training you can in until then."

With that lecture over, Hala walked off. "Munchlax," I said. "Hear that? We need to be in sync! Before we do anymore battling, how about we practice our posture first?"

Munchlax got up and nodded.

"That'zz what I like to see! Roto!"


The two of us stood at the cliff edge. The wind was behind our backs as the ocean waves skimmed across the briny blue.

"Ready?" I asked. "I'll go first, then you copy. When we think we've cracked it separately, we do it at the same time. So…" I put out both my arms, then put them at a direction of 2 o clock with my right arm and 8 o clock with my left. Then, I formed a square shape. "Just like that. Try it Munchlax!" Munchlax put out its arms, then put them in the clock formations. It then made a square space, but one arm was a bit wonky. "Let's try again. I'll go first, then you." 2 o clock, eight o clock, square.

"And again."

"And again."

"And ag-"

I saw my Z-Ring glowing. As I did the motion, I noticed Munchlax, whose Normalium Z was started to glow, copying me in tandem.

"YEAH!" I shouted. "Okay Munchlax, let's give it another go!"

Munchlax just stared out to the ocean, then laid down on its back.

"I think Munchlax might be a bit exhauzted. Zzt!" Rotom Dex said. "Why not give Munchlax a bit of a rest before you try again?"

I patted Munchlax on the head. "Good idea Rotom."

After Rotom Dex said that, I saw a Rising Star in the distance. I ran over.

"Oh, so you're taking the Island Challenge? Well, so am I!"


Elliott Vs. Rising Star Tatiana

"Petilil, go!" Tatiana shouted, sending out a sentient-green plant bulb.


Petilil (チュリネ)

#103

Grass Type

Bulb Pokémon

1'08" (0.5 m)

14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)

By pruning the leaves on its head with regularity, this Pokémon can be grown into a fine plump shape.


"Litten, go!" I shouted. When Litten was sent out, I noticed that its fang had a small flame on it.

"Elliott," Rotom Dex said. "I think Litten izz learning Fire Fang! It'zz stronger than Ember and, being a Phyzzical move, can take advantage of Litten's Attack stat! Roto!"

"Fire Fang?!" I shouted. "Well, you heard it Litten! Give it a try!" Litten jumped at Petilil and chomped down with its fiery teeth. It almost knocked it out.

"Use Absorb!" Petilil drained a bit of health from Litten. Emphasis on a bit; it wasn't very effective.

"Finish with Fire Fang!" Litten chomped down on Petilil once again, knocking it out.

"Okay, I'm not taking it on. Sorry for lying."


"Nice one Litten," I said. "Fire Fang! What a great new move!" Litten purred as a stroke it.

"Elliott," Rotom Dex said. "I think Munchlax izz ready."

Munchlax looked at me, and did the Z-pose. I copied in conjunction. "All rested up? Well, let's try it!"

"Hey, look! Roto!" Rotom Dex pointed to a small-yellow Pokémon with a long-black mouth. It was adorable. It was flying on its silver wings.


Cutiefly (アブリー)

#098

Bug/Fairy Type

Bee Fly Pokémon

0'04" (0.1 m)

0.4 lbs (0.2 kg)

It feeds on nectar and pollen of flowers. Because it's able to sense auras, it can identify which flowers are about to bloom.


Munchlax went over to a flower and attempted to pick it. Angry, the Cutiefly tried to defend it.

"Cutiefly!" I said. "Care to be our training partner?"

Cutiefly was too riled up to listen. "I think that'zz a yes, I don't know. Roto," Rotom Dex replied. Cutiefly sent out some spores that hit Munchlax. "That'zz Struggle Bug! It can lower Sp. Attack! Zzt!"

"Ready Munchlax?" We both put our hands in front. "Normal Types are not boring." We put our arms out to 2 o clock and 8 o clock. "Because you are about to see the power of…" We both put our hands in a square formation. "BREACKNECK BLITZ!" Lots of energy surrounded Munchlax. Then, with all its energy, Munchlax started making a dash towards to Cutiefly. It went so fast that yellow energy gushed passed it. It then slammed into Cutiefly, causing a large explosion. After that, Cutiefly was down.

"We did it!" I shouted as I went to hug Munchlax. "Our first Z-move!"

"Whoop whoop! Roto! Time for a celebration! Zzt!"

"Okay," I said. "I think that's enough for one day. Let's head back to the Pokémon Center and see how Hau got on!"


Location: Route 2 Pokémon Center

"Tada!" Hau said, showing me his Normalium Z. "What do ya think?"

"It lookzz great! Roto!" Rotom Dex replied. "Speaking of Z-Moves, Elliott used it today! Munchlax can now use Breakneck Blitz!"

"Amazing!" Hau said. "I know who I'm teaching it to. Take a look!" Hau sent out a Pikachu!


Pikachu (イカチュウ)

#32

Electric Type

Mouse Pokémon

1'04" (0.4 m)

13.2 lbs (6 kg)

It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.

Pichu (B) -Happiness- Pikachu


"Pichu evolved!" I said. "And that's not all. Look!" I sent out Trumbeak. "Pikipek evolved to!"

"Amazing!" Hau replied. "I have an idea! Let's have a battle tomorrow! On Route 3!"

I saluted. "What a good idea! But for now, I think we've battled enough for today. Let's get some shut eye!"


Rotom's Move Dex!

What a day! Roto! Litten learned Fire Fang, Hau got hizz first Z-Crystal, Pikipek evolved into Trumbeak and bezzt of all, Munchlax conquered Breakneck Blitzz! Zzt! So in honour of that, we're looking at a Norm- wait, no. Zzt. We looked at a Normal Type move lazzt time. Let's look at a Flying Type move in honour of Trumbeak instead. Roto. The move we will be looking at izz…

Roost!

Roost izz a Flying Type move that healzz the oppozzing Pokémon. So, it'zz like Recover then? Well, there is a caveat. Roto. For that turn, the Flying Type goezz away. Now that can be used to one's advantage, such as if the opposing Pokémon is about to uzze a Rock or Electric Type move. It givezz an opportunity to stop the weaknezz. Roto. However, if the uzzer is a Normal and Flying Type and the opponent used a Fighting Type move, BAM! Roto! That won't be fun. Uze it wisely.

Most Flying Typezz can learn thizz move, as it's also a TM attack! Zzt zzt! However, it can alzzo be learned by a few non-Flying Typezz like Dunsparce, Scizor and Ribombee.

Now I'm gonna use Roozzt myself and have a rezzt. Roto. Wait. I can't uzze any movezz. Nevermind. If I did know it, Ground Typezz would get me! Roto!