Pokémon Soul Generations - Kanto Saga

by Michael Masi

Self-Insert of my journey across the entire Pokémon world. All negative reviews will be ignored.

38. Chapter 22

Pokémon Soul Generations – Kanto Saga

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Chapter 22: Return To The Start! Back To Viridian City!

The next morning comes and Michael decides to update the professors on his PokéDex.

Kanto: 133/151 (88.08%) Caught, 148/151 (98.01%) Seen

#001 - Bulbasaur* Types: Grass/Poison

#002 - Ivysaur* Types: Grass/Poison

#003 - Venusaur* Types: Grass/Poison

#004 - Charmander* Types: Fire/-

#005 - Charmeleon* Types: Fire/-

#006 - Charizard* Types: Fire/Flying

#007 - Squirtle* Types: Water/-

#008 - Wartortle* Types: Water/-

#009 - Blastoise* Types: Water/-

#010 - Caterpie* Types: Bug/-

#011 - Metapod* Types: Bug/-

#012 - Butterfree* Types: Bug/Flying

#013 - Weedle* Types: Bug/Poison

#014 - Kakuna* Types: Bug/Poison

#015 - Beedrill* Types: Bug/Poison

#016 - Pidgey* Types: Normal/Flying

#017 - Pidgeotto* Types: Normal/Flying

#018 - Pidgeot* Types: Normal/Flying

#019 - Rattata*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Normal/-, (A) Normal/Dark

#020 - Raticate*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Normal/-, (A) Normal/Dark

#021 - Spearow* Types: Normal/Flying

#022 - Fearow* Types: Normal/Flying

#023 - Ekans* Types: Poison/-

#024 - Arbok* Types: Poison/-

#025 - Pikachu Types:

#026 - Raichu(Kn)(A) Types: (Kn) , (A)

#027 - Sandshrew*(K)^(A) Types: (Kn) Ground/-, (A) Ice/Steel

#028 - Sandslash*(K)^(A) Types: (Kn) Ground/-, (A) Ice/Steel

#029 - Nidoran(F)* Types: Poison/-

#030 - Nidorina* Types: Poison/-

#031 - Nidoqueen* Types: Poison/Ground

#032 - Nidoran(M)* Types: Poison/-

#033 - Nidorino* Types: Poison/-

#034 - Nidoking* Types: Poison/Ground

#035 - Clefairy Types:

#036 - Clefable Types:

#037 - Vulpix*(Kn)(Sh)^(A) Types: (Kn) Fire/-, (A) Ice/-

#038 - Ninetales* (Kn)(Sh)^(A) Types: (Kn) Fire/-, (A) Ice/Fairy

#039 - Jigglypuff Types:

#040 - Wigglytuff Types:

#041 - Zubat*(Sh) Types: Poison/Flying

#042 - Golbat*(Sh) Types: Poison/Flying

#043 - Oddish* Types: Grass/Poison

#044 - Gloom* Types: Grass/Poison

#045 - Vileplume* Types: Grass/Poison

#046 - Paras* Types: Bug/Grass

#047 - Parasect* Types: Bug/Grass

#048 - Venonat* Types: Bug/Poison

#049 - Venomoth* Types: Bug/Poison

#050 - Diglett*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Ground/-, (A) Ground/Steel

#051 - Dugtrio*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Ground/-, (A) Ground/Steel

#052 - Meowth*(Kn)^(A)(G) Types: (Kn) Normal/-, (A) Dark/-, (G) Steel/-

#053 - Persian*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Normal/-, (A) Dark/-

#054 - Psyduck* Types: Water/-

#055 - Golduck* Types: Water/-

#056 - Mankey* Types: Fighting/-

#057 - Primeape* Types: Fighting/-

#058 - Growlithe*(Kn)^(Hi) Types: (Kn) Fire/-, (Hi) Fire/Rock

#059 - Arcanine*(Kn)^(Hi) Types: (Kn) Fire/-, (Hi) Fire/Rock

#060 - Poliwag* Types: Water/-

#061 - Poliwhirl* Types: Water/-

#062 - Poliwrath* Types: Water/Fighting

#063 - Abra* Types: Psychic/-

#064 - Kadabra* Types: Psychic/-

#065 - Alakazam* Types: Psychic/-

#066 - Machop* Types: Fighting/-

#067 - Machoke* Types: Fighting/-

#068 - Machamp* Types: Fighting/-

#069 - Bellsprout* Types: Grass/Poison

#070 - Weepinbell* Types: Grass/Poison

#071 - Victreebel* Types: Grass/Poison

#072 - Tentacool* Types: Water/Poison

#073 - Tentacruel* Types: Water/Poison

#074 - Geodude*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Rock/Ground, (A) Rock/Electric

#075 - Graveler*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Rock/Ground, (A) Rock/Electric

#076 - Golem*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Rock/Ground, (A) Rock/Electric

#077 - Ponyta*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Fire/-, (G) Psychic/-

#078 - Rapidash*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Fire/-, (G) Psychic/Fairy

#079 - Slowpoke*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Water/Psychic, (G) Psychic/-

#080 - Slowbro*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Water/Psychic, (G) Poison/Psychic

#081 - Magnemite* Types: Electric/Steel

#082 - Magneton* Types: Electric/Steel

#083 - Farfetch'd*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Normal/Flying, (G) Fighting/-

#084 - Doduo* Types: Normal/Flying

#085 - Dodrio* Types: Normal/Flying

#086 - Seel* Types: Water/-

#087 - Dewgong* Types: Water/Ice

#088 - Grimer*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Poison/-, (A) Poison/Dark

#089 - Muk*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Poison/-, (A) Poison/Dark

#090 - Shellder* Types: Water/-

#091 - Cloyster* Types: Water/Ice

#092 - Gastly* Types: Ghost/Poison

#093 - Haunter* Types: Ghost/Poison

#094 - Gengar* Types: Ghost/Poison

#095 - Onix* Types: Rock/Ground

#096 - Drowzee* Types: Psychic/-

#097 - Hypno* Types: Psychic/-

#098 - Krabby* Types: Water/-

#099 - Kingler* Types: Water/-

#100 - Voltorb*(Kn)^(Hi) Types: (Kn) Electric/-, (Hi) Electric/Grass

#101 - Electrode*(Kn)^(A) Types: (Kn) Electric/-, (Hi) Electric/Grass

#103 - Exeggutor (Kn)(A) Types: (Kn) , (A)

#104 - Cubone* Types: Ground/-

#105 - Marowak*(Kn)^(A)^ Types: (Kn) Ground/-, (A) Fire/Ghost

#108 - Lickitung* Types: Normal/-

#109 - Koffing* Types: Poison/-

#110 - Weezing*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Poison/-, (G) Poison/Fairy

#111 - Rhyhorn* Types: Ground/Rock

#112 - Rhydon* Types: Ground/Rock

#113 - Chansey Types:

#114 - Tangela Types:

#115 - Kangaskhan* Types: Normal/-

#116 - Horsea*(Sh) Types: Water/-

#117 - Seadra*(Sh) Types: Water/-

#118 - Goldeen* Types: Water/-

#119 - Seaking* Types:

#120 - Staryu* Types: Water/-

#121 - Starmie* Types: Water/Psychic

#122 - Mr. Mine(Kn)(G) Types: (Kn) , (G)

#123 - Scyther* Types: Bug/Flying

#124 - Jynx Types:

#125 - Electabuzz Types:

#126 - Magmar Types:

#127 - Pinsir* Types: Bug/-

#128 - Tauros* Types: Normal/-

#129 - Magikarp* Types: Water/-

#130 - Gyarados* Types: Water/Flying

#131 - Lapras* Types: Water/Ice

#132 - Ditto* Types: Normal/-

#133 - Eevee* (Sh)Types: Normal/-

#134 - Vaporeon* Types: Water/-

#135 - Jolteon* Types: Electric/-

#136 - Flareon* Types: Fire/-

#137 - Porygon* Types: Normal/-

#138 - Omanyte* Types: Rock/Water

#139 - Omastar* Types: Rock/Water

#140 - Kabuto* Types: Rock/Water

#141 - Kabutops* Types: Rock/Water

#142 - Aerodactyl* Types: Rock/Flying

#143 - Snorlax Types:

#144 - Articuno*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Ice/Flying, (G) Psychic/Flying

#145 - Zapdos*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Electric/Flying, (G) Fighting/Flying

#146 - Moltres*(Kn)^(G) Types: (Kn) Fire/Flying, (G) Dark/Flying

#147 - Dratini* Types: Dragon/-

#148 - Dragonair* Types: Dragon/-

#149 - Dragonite Types:

#150 - Mewtwo* Types: Psychic/-

#151 - Mew* Types: Psychic/-

Johto: 18/100 (18.00%) Caught, 27/100 (27.00%) Seen

#152 - Chikorita* Types: Grass/-

#153 - Bayleef* Types: Grass/-

#154 - Meganuim* Types: Grass/-

#155 - Cyndaquil* Types: Fire/-

#156 - Quilava* Types: Fire/-

#157 - Typhlosion*(J)^(Hi) Types: (J) Fire/-, (Hi) Fire/Ghost

#158 - Totodile* Types: Water/-

#159 - Croconaw* Types: Water/-

#160 - Feraligatr* Types: Water/-

#164 - Noctowl Types:

#166 - Ledian Types:

#168 - Ariados Types:

#169 - Crobat*(Sh) Types: Poison/Flying

#171 - Lanturn Types:

#178 - Xatu Types:

#182 - Bellossom* Types: Grass/-

#184 - Azumarill Types:

#186 - Politoed* Types: Water/-

#196 - Espeon Types:

#197 - Umbreon*(Sh) Types: Dark/-

#199 - Slowking*(Kn)(^(A) Types: (Kn) Water/Psychic, (A) Poison/Psychic

#205 - Forretress Types:

#208 - Steelix* Types: Steel/Ground

#212 - Scizor* Types: Bug/Steel

#227 - Skarmory Types:

#230 - Kingdra*(Sh) Types: Water/Dragon

#233 - Porygon2* Types: Normal/-

Hoenn: 13/135 (9.63%) Caught, 35/135 (25.93%) Seen

#252 - Treecko* Types: Grass/-

#253 - Grovyle* Types: Grass/-

#254 - Sceptile* Types: Grass/-

#255 - Torchic* Types: Fire/-

#256 - Combusken* Types: Fire/Fighting

#257 - Blaziken* Types Fire/Fighting

#258 - Mudkip* Types: Water/-

#259 - Marshtomp* Types: Water/Ground

#260 - Swampert* Types: Water/Ground

#262 - Mightyena Types:

#279 - Pelipper Types:

#282 - Gardevoir Types:

#304 - Aron Types:

#305 - Lairon Types:

#306 - Aggron Types:

#308 - Medicham Types:

#319 - Sharpedo Types:

#323 - Camerupt Types:

#324 - Torkoal Types:

#326 - Grumpig Types:

#337 - Lunatone Types:

#338 - Solrock Types:

#342 - Crawdaunt Types:

#344 - Claydol Types:

#345 - Lileep* Types: Rock/Grass

#346 - Cradily* Types: Rock/Grass

#347 - Anorith* Types: Rock/Bug

#348 - Armaldo* Types: Rock/Bug

#358 - Chimecho Types:

#359 - Absol Types:

#363 - Spheal Types:

#364 - Sealeo Types:

#365 - Walrein Types:

#372 - Shelgon Types:

#373 - Salamence Types:

Sinnoh: 17/107 (15.89%) Caught, 33/107 (30.84%) Seen

#387 - Turtwig* Types: Grass/-

#388 - Grotle* Types: Grass/-

#389 - Torterra* Types: Grass/Ground

#390 - Chimchar* Types: Fire/-

#391 - Monferno* Types: Fire/Fighting

#392 - Infernape* Types: Fire/Fighting

#393 - Piplup* Types: Water/-

#394 - Prinplup* Types: Water/-

#395 - Empoleon* Types: Water/Steel

#408 - Cranidos* Types: Rock/-

#409 - Rampardos* Types: Rock/-

#410 - Shieldon* Types: Rock/Steel

#411 - Bastiodon* Types: Rock/Steel

#416 - Vespiquen Types:

#428 - Lopunny Types:

#429 - Mismagius Types:

#430 - Honchkrow Types:

#437 - Bronzong Types:

#442 - Spiritomb Types:

#444 - Gabite Types:

#445 - Garchomp Types:

#462 - Magnezone* Types: Electric/Steel

#463 - Lickilicky* Types: Normal/-

#464 - Rhyperior* Types: Ground/Rock

#467 - Magmortar Types:

#468 - Togekiss Types:

#470 - Leafeon Types:

#471 - Glaceon Types:

#472 - Gliscor Types:

#473 - Mamoswine Types:

#474 - Porygon-Z* Types: Normal/-

#477 - Dusknoir Types:

#478 - Froslass Types:

Unova: 13/156 (8.33%) Caught, 38/156 (24.36%) Seen

#495 - Snivy* Types: Grass/-

#496 - Servine* Types: Grass/-

#497 - Serperior* Types: Grass/-

#498 - Tepig* Types: Fire/-

#499 - Pignite* Types: Fire/Fighting

#500 - Emboar* Types: Fire/Fighting

#501 - Oshawott* Types: Water/-

#502 - Dewott* Types: Water/-

#503 - Samurott*(U)^(Hi) Types: (U) Water/-, (Hi) Water/Dark

#510 - Liepard Types:

#518 - Musharna Types:

#523 - Zebstrika Types:

#526 - Gigalith Types:

#545 - Scolipede Types:

#547 - Whimsicott Types:

#549 - Lilligant (U)(Hi) Types: (U) , (Hi)

#558 - Crustle Types:

#561 - Sigilyph Types:

#564 - Tirtouga* Types: Water/Rock

#565 - Carracosta* Types: Water/Rock

#566 - Archen* Types: Rock/Flying

#567 - Archeops* Types: Rock/Flying

#571 - Zoroark (U)(Hi) Types: (U) , (Hi)

#576 - Gothitelle Types:

#579 - Reuniclus Types:

#593 - Jellicent Types:

#602 - Tynamo Types:

#603 - Eelektrik Types:

#604 - Eelektross Types:

#606 - Beheeyem Types:

#609 - Chandelure Types:

#610 - Axew Types:

#611 - Fraxure Types:

#612 - Haxorus Types:

#623 - Golurk Types:

#624 - Pawniard Types:

#628 - Braviary (U)(Hi) Types: (U) , (Hi)

#637 - Volcarona Types:

Kalos: 13/72 (18.06%) Caught, 18/72 (25.00%) Seen

#650 - Chespin* Types: Grass/-

#651 - Quilladin* Types: Grass/-

#652 - Chesnaught* Types: Grass/Fighting

#653 - Fennekin* Types: Fire/-

#654 - Braixen* Types: Fire/-

#655 - Delphox* Types: Fire/Psychic

#656 - Froakie* Types: Water/-

#657 - Frogadier* Types: Water/-

#658 - Greninja* Types: Water/Dark

#673 - Gogoat Types:

#675 - Pangoro Types:

#681 - Aegislash Types:

#696 - Tyrunt* Types: Rock/Dragon

#697 - Tyrantrum* Types: Rock/Dragon

#698 - Amaura* Types: Rock/Ice

#699 - Aurorus* Types: Rock/Ice

#700 - Sylveon Types:

#701 - Hawlucha Types:

Alola: 8/88 (9.09%) Caught, 12/88 (13.64%) Seen

#722 - Rowlet* Types: Grass/Flying

#723 - Dartrix* Types: Grass/Flying

#724 - Decidueye*(A)^(Hi) Types: (A) Grass/Ghost, (Hi) Grass/Fighting

#725 - Litten* Types: Fire/-

#726 - Torracat* Types: Fire/-

#727 - Incineroar* Types: Fire/Dark

#728 - Popplio* Types: Water/-

#729 - Brionne* Types: Water/-

#738 - Vikavolt Types:

#770 - Palossand Types:

#776 - Turtonator Types:

#779 - Bruxish Types:

Galar: 2/89 (2.25%) Caught, 11/89 (12.36%) Seen

#827 - Nickit*(Sh) Types: Dark/-

#828 - Thievul*(Sh) Types: Dark/-

#834 - Drednaw Types:

#839 - Coalossal Types:

#845 - Cramorant Types:

#847 - Barraskewda Types:

#853 - Grapploct Types:

#858 - Hatterene Types:

#864 - Cursola Types:

#870 - Falinks Types:

#887 - Dragapult Types:

Hisui: 1/7 (14.29%) Caught, 2/7 (28.57%) Seen

#900 - Kleavor* Types: Bug/Rock

#902 - Basculegion Types:

Unknown: 2/3 (66.67%) Caught, 2/3 (66.67%) Seen

#906 - Riagon* Types: Dragon/Fighting

#908 - Michael* Types: (Base) Normal/-, (Inner Soul) Dragon/Fighting

Paldea: 0/23 (0.00%) Caught, 0/23 (0.00%) Seen

Overall: 220/931 (23.63%) Caught, 326/931 (35.02%) Seen

Oak - "You're almost there Michael."

Michael - "I know I'm so excited. By the way Professor Oak. Do you know where I can find Lickitung?"

Oak - "There's a cave in the northwestern part of Cerulean City. You should be able to find one there."

Michael - "Ok thanks. It's the only Pokémon whose location I wasn't sure of here in Kanto."

Oak - "Not at all Michael. And also, congrats on catching all five legendary Pokémon in Kanto as well."

Michael - "Thanks for the praise professor. Anyway, I'll update you all again after the Viridian Gym Battle."

Professors - "Bye Michael. Safe travels."

Michael - "Bye."

Michael ended the call and sat down to eat breakfast. Soon the others woke and joined him.

Tracie - "You're up early Michael."

Michael - "Yeah got up a bit early and couldn't go back to sleep, so I decided to update the professors on my PokéDex. Sorry for not waking you and Akira up mom."

Akira - "Don't worry about it big bro. Might as well let me and mom look at it while we're here now."

Michael handed his PokéDex over to his mom and younger twin, where the two of them and everyone else looked through it. Akira then whistled.

Akira - "Damn. Only three encounters away from a full Kanto Dex. Not to mention how far along on Johto you are already before even visiting the region."

Michael - "And I'll get two more Sinnoh entries due to Tangela and Lickitung's evolutions being from there."

Kiara - "Hey Michael. How about you and I have our battle before your mom leaves?"

Michael - "Oh right. We never got to have that due to everything that's happened over the last two days. You don't mind mom?"

Tracie - "Not at all. I'm sure Lady Arceus doesn't mind delaying my trip mom a bit. Besides, this may be one of the few times I get to see you battle in person."

Michael - "Yay!"

Soon everyone finished breakfast and headed outside. Michael and Kiara took opposite sides of the battle field, while offered to act as the ref.

Tracie - "This is a 3v3 battle between Michael Masi and Kiara Takanashi. The battle will continue until all three Pokémon on one side are unable to battle. Are both trainers ready?"

(Insert Music: Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire OST – Rival Battle)

Kiara (3) Vs. Michael (3)

Match #1: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Magmortar (Absorb Bulb)

Tracie - "Swampert vs. Magmortar! Begin!"

Turn #1

Kiara - "Sunny Day!"

Michael - "Earth Break!"

Sunny Weather: Turn 1/5

Earthquake's Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150

Earth Break's Current Power: 150 + 75 = 225 x 2 = 450

Magmortar brought out the sun but was then quickly knocked out by Swampert.

Tracie - "Magmortar is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"

Kiara returned Magmortar.

Kiara - "Thank you for setting up the weather for us Magmortar. Go Camerupt!"

Tracie - "Will you change Pokémon Michael?"

Michael crossed his arms, saying Swampert was staying in.

Match #2: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Camerupt (Soft Sand)

Tracie - "Swampert Vs. Camerupt! Begin!"

Turn #2

Sunny Weather: Turn 2/5

Michael - "Water Break!"

Kiara - "Eruption!"

Waterfall's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144/2 = 72

Water Break's Current Power: 72 + 75 = 147 x 4 = 588

Eruption's Current Power: 150 + 75 = 225 + 112.5 = 337.5/2 = 168.75

(Author's Note: For those wondering, yes, I do use a calculator to double check my math.)

Despite the sunny weather, Swampert overcame Camerupt and knocked her out.

Tracie - "Camerupt is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"

Michael - "Nice one Swampert!"

Swampert gave a thumbs-up in response.

Kiara - "Man I thought for sure the weather would've helped us out there. Return Camerupt. Go Volcarona!"

Tracie - "Will you change Pokemon Michael?"

Michael crossed his arms again.

Match #3: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Volcarona (Charcoal)

Tracie - "Swampert Vs. Volcarona! Begin!"

Turn #3

Sunny Weather: Turn 3/5

Kiara - "Fire Blast!"

Michael - "Earth Break!

Fire Blast's Current Power: 110 + 55 = 165 + 82.5 = 247.5/2 = 123.75

Volcarona was able to attack and deal some damage to Swampert. But then she was knocked out just as quickly as her teammates.

(Music Ends)

Tracie - "Volcarona is unable to battle! Swampert wins! All three of Kiara's Pokemon are unable to battle, so the winner is Michael Masi!"

Michael - "Nice job Swampert."

Swampert - "Thanks Michael."

Michael and Kiara returned their Pokémon and quickly went inside the Pokémon Center to have them healed up, then returned to the others outside.

Tracie - "Ok then. Guess I better get going. Michael. I'm expecting you and your sisters to watch each other's backs."

Michael - "Don't worry mom. We will."

Tracie then waved bye to everyone as Arceus teleported them both to Pokémon Island. Soon the party continued their way north along Route 21. There Michael caught a Tangela and sent it back home. Then the party finally arrived in Pallet Town.

Michael - "Ok guys. I'm gonna head for Cerulean Cave to get a Lickitung. You all enjoy yourselves till I get back."

Twilight - "Ok.

Ruby - "Be careful Michael."

Michael brought out his Pidgeot, then hopped on her back and flew towards Cerulean City. After five minutes, Michael returned. He saw that three new people joined the group. He then jumped off of Pidgeot's back, much to the bird's shock, and does a superhero landing in front of the rest of the party.

Michael - "Well, well. Seems like the last of the idol group has arrived."

Kiara - "Wait you knew Michael?"

Michael - "Yeah pretty much. Sorry for keeping quiet about it."

Weiss - "What are you talking about Michael?"

Michael - "You girls remember the group Hololive EN?"

Rarity - "Yeah. A group of eleven Pokémon Trainers that are also amazing singers and play video games together. Why do you ask?"

Michael pointed his thumb at Kiara and her friends. Realization then hit the girls.

Ruby - "Wait! You're saying that all eleven of them are with us right now?!"

Michael - "Yep."

Yang - "And you were gonna tell us when?!"

Michael - "Well to be honest, I was still gonna say nothing till you girls figured it out for yourselves and they revealed themselves to us."

Ina - "How much about us DO you know Michael?"

Michael - "First that the eleven of you are three separate groups, two groups of five and a solo member for the third group. The first group is called Myth, with its members being Gura, Ina, Ame, Calli, and Kiara. Second group is called Council with Mumei, Kronii, Sana, Fauna, and Bae. And finally, Irys as Hope's lone member. As for the leaders of your two groups of five, I say it's Ame for Myth, and Kronii for Council."

All of Hololive EN was amazed. But then again Michael did have a 300 IQ, so it should be easy for someone like him to remember something like that.

Michael - "However, I believe a proper introduction is in order."

Michael then surprised everyone by bowing.

Michael - "My name is Michael of Pokémon Island. My current goal to have fun battles with everyone across every region. And you three ladies are.

Ame, Bae, and Irys bowed back.

Ame - "I'm Amelia Watson, or Ame for short. I'm a mixed-type user from Goldenrod City in Johto."

Bae - "Baelz Hakos. Normal-Type user from Aspertia City in Unova."

Irys - "And I'm Irys. A Dark-Type user from Spikemuth in Galar."

Michael - "So does that mean you use Dynamax Irys?"

Irys - "Yes. But sadly, it's only possible in Galar."

Michael noticed how downcast Irys was at saying that.

Michael - "Poor girl..."

Michael then cleared his throat.

Michael - "How about a few Pokémon battle to lighten the mood?"

Ame/Bae/Irys - "Sure."

Michael - "Three one-on-one battles then."

Ame - "I'll go first then."

Michael and Ame took opposite side of the field, while Clair acted as referee.

Clair - "This is a one-on-one battle between Michael Masi and Amelia Watson. Are both trainers ready?"

Ame - "Go Stoutland!"

Michael - "Incineroar I choose you!"

(Insert Music: Pokémon XD Gale Of Darkness OST – Normal Battle)

Ame (1) Vs. Michael (1)

Incineroar (Flame Plate) Vs. Stoutland (Silk Scarf)

Clair - "Incineroar Vs. Stoutland! Begin!"

Turn #1

Ame - "Take Down!"

Michael - "Answer back with Dark Flame Break!"

Take Down's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162

Darkest Lariat's Current Power: 85 + 42.5 = 127.5

Flamethrower's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162

Dark Flame Break's Current Power: 127.5 + 162 = 289.5 + 75 = 364.5 x 2 = 729

Despite her size, Ame's Stoutland was fast and easily got a hit in on Incineroar despite taking recoil damage. Incineroar then reacted just as quickly and struck back, knocking out Stoutland in one hit.

(Music Ends)

Clair - "Stoutland is unable to battle! Incineroar wins!"

Michael - "Nice job Incineroar."

Incineroar gave Michael a fist bump as thanks. Bae then switched places with Ame.

Clair - "Battle number 2. Michael Masi Vs. Baelz Hakos. Ready?"

Bae - "Go Miltank!"

Michael - "Ninetales I choose you!"

(Insert Music: Pokémon XD Gale Of Darkness OST – Normal Battle)

Bae (1) Vs. Michael (1)

Ninetales (Charcoal) Vs. Miltank (Hard Stone)

Clair - "Ninetales Vs. Miltank! Begin!"

Turn #1

Michael - "Energy Ball!"

Bae - "Dodge and answer back with Rollout!"

Michael - "Avoid it!"

Rollout's Current Power: 30 + 6 = 36 x 2 = 72

Ninetales fired her Energy Ball, which Miltank easily dodged. Miltank then struck back with Rollout.

Michael - "You ok there Ninetales?"

Ninetales - "Just fine."

Turn #2

Michael - "Dark Pulse!"

Bae - "Use Rollout to take it and strike back!"

Rollout's Current Power: 30 x 2 = 60 + 12 = 72 x 2 = 144

Miltank used Rollout to smash through Dark Pulse and hit Ninetales again. Michael also noticed how badly injured she was.

Michael - "This is bad. If I don't think of something quickly, I'll suffer my first ever loss."

Michael then suddenly had an idea.

Turn #3

Bae - "Use Rollout to end it!"

Michael - "Wair for your chance Ninetales!"

Ninetales - "Right!"

Rollout's Current Power: 60 x 2 = 120 + 24 = 144 x 2 = 288

Michael and Ninetales watched as Miltank barreled towards her. Then once they were sure she couldn't easily dodge the attack.

Michael - "Now! Dark Energy Flame Sensory!"

Flamethrower's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162

Dark Energy Flame Sensory's Current Power: 162 + 90 = 252 + 80 = 332 + 80 + 402

Once Miltank got in close, Ninetales fired off her combo attack. The attack hit Miltank point-blank, pushing her out of Rollout and having more than enough strength to knock her out.

(Music Ends)

Clair - "Miltank is unable to battle! Ninetales wins!"

Bae - "Well that's a bummer..."

Finally, it was Irys's turn as she took Bae's place.

Clair - "Battle number 3. Michael Masi Vs. Irys. Ready?"

Irys - "Go Grimmsnarl!"

Michael - "Empoleon I choose you!"

(Insert Music: Pokémon Sword & Shield OST – Marnie Battle Theme)

Irys (1) Vs. Michael (1)

Empoleon (Wave Incense) Vs. Grimmsnarl (Dark Glasses)

Clair - "Empoleon Vs. Grimmsnarl! Begin!"

Turn #1

Michael - "Apologizes Irys. But this battle's over already."

Irys - "We'll see about that! Play Rough!"

Michael - "End this battle now Empoleon! Ice Drill Cannon!"

Play Rough's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135/2 = 67.5

Flash Cannon's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120

Ice Drill Cannon's Current Power: 90 + 80 = 170 + 120 = 290 x 2 = 580

Irys watched in pure disbelief as her ace rushed forward to attack Empoleon, only to get blasted point-blank from his attack and be knocked out.

(Music Ends)

Clair - "Grimmsnarl is unable to battle! Empoleon wins!"

Blake - "Well that ended quickly."

Yang - "Agreed."

Michael then walked over to Irys, then extended his hand to her

Michael - "Sorry about that Irys. Empoleon and I have been wanting to try out the new combo move for a while now."

Irys took Michael's hand as he helped her up.

Irys - "Hey don't worry about it Michael. If that was the full extent of Empoleon's combo move, then it was very impressive."

Michael - "Thanks."

Soon the party made their way of to the Ketchum Residence. The front door opened to reveal Michael's aunt Delia

Michael - "Hello aunt Delia."

Delia - "Michael! Oh, welcome back my dear nephew. Arceus it's been what, a week since you Ruby, Weiss, and Rarity left here to start your journey?"

Michael - "Somewhere between that and 10 days."

Delia then noticed the rest of the party.

Delia - "Oh I apologize for not seeing your friends at first. Sadly, I don't think there's enough room here for you all."

Michael - "Don't worry aunt Delia. Mom already got that covered."

Twilight - "How did she do that Michael?"

Michael - "Follow me and watch."

Michael led the others to an open stretch of land. There he pulled a capsule out of his pocket and presses the top, then throws the capsule a good distance in front of him, where it explodes on the ground. The smoke clears to reveal a massive vacation home.

(Author's Note: Yes, this is a rip-off of the capsules made by Bulma and her dad during the Dragon Ball series. But just go along with it.)

Michael - "There we go. This should be enough for us all."

Ruby - "How in the world was Tracie able to make this?!"

Michael - "My mom has her ways."

Delia - "Well the while you all get settled in, I'll go call Red and tell him and Ash you're back."

Michael - "Ok aunt Delia."

The party moved into the temporary vacation home. Michael took the master bedroom, with some of the girls joining him, while everyone else split into groups of four and each took one of the other bedrooms. Soon they all had dinner, and were joined by Red, Delia, and Ash. Michael, Fluttershy, and Fauna assisted Delia with the cooking.

Red - "So I take it you all are battling the Viridian City Gym tomorrow?"

Michael - "Yes, we are. By the way Ame. I never asked if you, Bae, and Irys challenged the gym yet."

Ame - "We haven't yet actually."

Weiss - "Why not?"

Bae - "Cause it's more fun to have everyone you know there to cheer you on."

Irys - "And since the rest of you are our friends, you all count too."

Michael - "Aww thanks you three."

However, while no one else realized it, Michael knew what was truly gonna happen tomorrow.

Michael - "There's no doubt it. No one else. He won't truly show up unless I'M his opponent. Very well then. Bring it on."

Soon dinner was over and after all the dishes were washed, everyone went off to bed. Soon morning arrived. After having a good breakfast, the entire party, along with Red, Delia, Ash, and Professor Oak, made their way to Viridian City. Upon reaching the gym, they went inside. There one of the group took one side of the field while everyone else went into the stands. The rest of the Kanto gym leaders, along with Lance, Qrow, Winter, Tai, and Ghira were also in attendance. What surprised everyone though, was that their opponent was a robot that used the exact same four Pokémon team of Dugtrio, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, and Rhydon. Michael already knew what this meant.

Michael - "Guess that means I'll be fighting his real team then."

Finally, it was Michael's turn. as he took his spot in the trainer's box, he saw that Tim was once again ref for his battle. He then looked across the field as the gym leader truly revealed himself, much to everyone else's complete shock.

Michael - "It's about time you showed up. Huh... Giovanni."