EPISODE 4 – INDEED, WE ARE TEAM…
INTRO: Francis and his team had encountered a Pokémon trainer, Bee, who had lost her Pokémon and had been searching for it. They volunteered to help her find her Pokémon; while looking around, Francis and team's Pokémon were hypnotized and lured into Francis' secret base. Surprised and puzzled by their Pokémon's sudden behavior, our protagonists, along with Bee, followed their Pokémon into the cave and they ran into the evil Team EXO, a villainous organization inclined to steal Pokémon and cause trouble. They had no choice but to face them on and stop them from stealing their Pokémon and also free Bee's Pokémon. They were successful in sabotaging Team EXO's malicious plans and rescue all the Pokémon affected. Bee found her Pokémon and was grateful to Francis and his team for helping them both reunite. Unfortunately for Francis, they had spent almost their whole day traveling, helping, and stopping evil from happening. They decided to spend their night at the secret base and go to Powderstone Town first thing in the morning…
[Route 1/Secret Base/Monday Morning]
"Wakey-wakey, team‼ It's time to get up and hit the roads!" Francis woke up early so he could get ready and make it to Powderstone Town today no matter what. He was excited, edgy, and impatient, "C'MON, TEAM! If we are going to beat everyone at the championships, we need to start being more active and involved, BUT we also need to register as a team first! COMMON!"
-Yawning- "What's with all the yelling?! Why are you up so early, bro...?" Josh was halfway asleep.
"WE GET IT, FRANCIS! We get it…" The Mezza got up a bit irritated and began to pack their things. Their Pokémon also began to start their day slowly, "Chickleaf…" "Rodemart…" -Yawning-
"Morning, team! Morning, little guys!" Francis was energetic and so was Markitty. "MAR! MEOW‼"
"MORNING!" Everyone else replied.
"I don't understand why the rush, bro…" Johnny complained.
"WELL, I am sure that the professor already said that there are limited spots to compete in the Pokémon Team League and if we wanna make it, we must register as a team while there are openings available…" Francis explained.
"Oh yeah, forgot about the limited spots…darn it…" Johnny & Rodemart were a bit drowsy still.
"It's true. Although, I believe that not everyone has heard the news about this new League, Francis…" Belen thought and analyzed.
"You know, big bro, I don't think everyone knows about this league yet…" Josh murmured half asleep, "This base is so comfy and cool…" Josh closed his eyes again.
"Even the professor didn't know about it until last Saturday during the Peace's housewarming party, remember?" Belen and Chickleaf were ready; she got almost all of her camping gear all packed up.
"I guess you are all right. I am sorry for being all impatient and restless…" Francis approached Josh and began to wake him up fully.
"It's okay, Francis! We know you!" The Mezza comforted Francis.
"Anyways, would anyone care for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some OJ?" Belen had taken out a bag of sandwiches and a bottle of OJ from her expedition rucksack and shared with her team. "I think we need a meal before we hit the road!"
"PB&J?! OJ?! Two of my favorite things‼" Josh got up really fast and sat next to Belen; then, he begged her for a sandwich and a glass of juice. "Pretty please?"
Belen, smiling and giggling a bit, said "Here you go, Yoshi! Enjoy!" She handed a meal to Josh. "What about you two?"
"I will have some, sis! Also…" Johnny searched in his expedition travel bag and took out a large bag of Soul Brand Pokémon food. "We should feed our Pokémon partners! Let's all not forget we are Pokémon trainers from now on!"
"You're right, Johnny!" Everyone agreed. "We won't forget about you, guys!"
"POKE! POKE!" The Pokémon were hungry and thrilled.
"Here you go, everyone! Enjoy this premium Pokémon food that I got you. Hope you all enjoy it!" Johnny placed a big bowl of Pokémon food in the ground for their Pokémon to consume; they were so happy. "POKE! POKE! POKE‼"
Everyone appreciated Belen's food and Johnny's Pokémon food. Everyone was full, happy, rested, and ready to hit the road, finally.
"C'MON, TEAM! Another day to be the best!" Francis led everyone out of the secret base. They looked back and decided that it was best to cover up their secret base/cave in order to prevent any robbery or evil, at least until they are back in town. After saying their farewells to their secret base, Francis and team left towards Route 1. After strolling for a mile and a half, they were able to see Powderstone Town from up the hills they were located at. They made it to town safe and sound.
[Powderstone Town/Monday Morning]
Powderstone Town is a small but busy town located east of Rio Town and settled between the Polar Coastline and Arena Desert, where the landscape changes from desert, to mountains, to rocky hills, and finally coastal hills. Powderstone geological location and grounds makes it the best spot to dig for treasures and precious stones. Its variant soils' compositions create the most unique gems in the whole world. Powderstone Town is revered and dominated by treasure hunters, archaeologists, gem collectors, geologists, scientists, explorers, and students; the town is also frequented by tourists going to Arena Desert, Mt. Altisima, or the Powderstone Ruins/Cliffs. There's a legend about a powerful Pokémon dwelling deep within the town's underground ruins. In fact, the way the town came to be was caused by said mysterious and powerful Pokémon. Many believe that Powderstone Town was the first Town established in the Fhranisa Region…
"We're here! DOPE! Let's GO!" Francis signaled his team to follow him. They were going to the Pokémon Center right away. "Common, Markitty! We are almost there!"
"MEOW! MAR! MAR‼" Markitty was running behind Francis.
"It's lively here today. A lot of people coming and going!" Johnny remarked.
"RODE! RODE!" Rodemart agreed with Johnny.
"Wonderful town!" Belen commented.
"Indeed! It's been a while…" Everyone concurred.
"There are also a lot of students! I forgot today is Monday and everyone is beginning their week." Belen pointed out while admiring the town's people. Chickleaf was curious too. "CHICK?"
"STUDENTS?! MONDAY?! OH NO‼" Josh panicked and he got frustrated.
"What's the matter, Yoshi?"
"Yeah, what's the problem, lil Josh?"
"I KNOW! He has to go back to school! Well, back to online school…" Francis reminded everyone.
"Online school?"
"YES! IT'S TRUE! School starts today again! Such a pain!" Josh was strolling all annoyed.
"I thought you loved school, lil Josh!" Johnny thought.
"I LOVE LEARNING! I HATE SCHOOL‼"
"It's going to be okay Josh! Either way, you always complain but end up being in the honor roll. I don't know how you do it…Besides, online school is not that hard!" Francis commented.
"I know it's not that hard! What's hard is the fact that I have a schedule, homework, and studying to keep up with now! All I want is to become a Pokémon trainer so I can focus on my Pokémon career! You guys are lucky that you get to be Pokémon trainers and participate in the Team League. I, in the other hand, have to be in school and continue being a student!" Josh protested.
"We do have to go to school too, Yoshi!" Belen remarked.
"WHAT? WE DO?!" Francis and Johnny were shocked.
"OH YEAH! YOU DO have to attend seven Pokémon Scholarly Seminars according to the Pokémon Team League rules! I just remembered!" Josh recalled.
"UGH! Now that's just being cruel to us, Pokémon Trainers…" Francis recalled the rules as well.
"See? We will all be learning together! It's not a bad thing…" Belen tried to cheer up Josh.
"I guess you are right, Belen. I will try my best to cope…but promise me you guys that you won't leave me out of all the adventures because I have school! PROMISE!"
"We promise, Josh!"
"BUT you have to behave and follow the school's program! Otherwise, I will have no choice but to call our parents and tell them about your progress and attitude. Just follow directions and our advice and you will good to go, bro! PROMISE?" Francis explained clearly.
"I PROMISE! I PROMISE!"
"GOOD! And here we are! The Pokémon Center!" Francis was content and relieved. "Let's do this!"
…
"UH? WHAT?!"
"What's the matter, Francis?"
"The doors…they are CLOSED! The Pokémon Center is CLOSED!"
"CLOSED? Can't be!" -Checking the Doors- "They're locked!"
"Why is the Pokémon Center CLOSED? ‼" Francis shouted in agony. "WHY? ‼"
"That is weird…" Josh was worried. "It's almost 8 A.M.! I wonder if Nurse Joy is still asleep…"
"THAT CAN'T BE! Nurse Joy is always on time! She's very punctual!" Johnny professed with certainty.
"I GUESS…" Everyone lightly agreed.
Belen spotted a female student and stopped her in order to get some information, "Excuse me…do you happen to know why is the Pokémon Center closed or where is Nurse Joy?" Belen asked kindly.
"OH! You must not be from around here!" The student discovered.
"Yeah, we just got into town today…"
"It's cool! Anyways, I do happen to know the answers for both questions!"
"AWESOME!"
"The Pokémon Center is closed today because Nurse Joy is needed at my school!"
"UH?"
"During yesterday's expeditions, a group of archaeologists and scientists discovered and found the ruins' legendary Pokémon's item!"
"A Legendary Pokémon's Item?!" Everyone was intrigued.
"YES! Because the archaeologists' Pokémon worked all night to seize and recover this legendary treasure, Nurse Joy has been needed at the ruins and at my school since yesterday. These people had settled their camps next to our school due to the mayor's orders. They will exhibit the legendary treasure starting today at my school's museum. I can't wait to finish school and go to the museum to experience the treasure myself! Gotta Go! Good luck‼" The student left in a rush towards school.
"Alrighty, thanks..." Belen thanked the student.
"Well, that's where we are going too! To Powderstone School!" Francis concluded and began to make his way to Powderstone School; Markitty followed behind.
"Powderstone School?" Everyone said while following Francis.
"CORRECT! We will get Nurse Joy to help us out there and I also want to check this Legendary Pokémon's item! I must get a picture for my collection and for my Pokémon Social Network Page! Let's GO!" Francis explained and directed. His team agreed and proceeded.
After a few blocks away from the Pokémon Center, Francis and team found the town's main plaza. Powderstone School was located at the east side of the square, occupying almost the same size as the plaza. The town's square itself was busy with people and students as never seen before. The Legendary Pokémon's Item and other discoveries must be the town's headline stories of the day. It seemed as multitude of people were waiting to get in the School's Museum to experience and contemplate the treasures found.
"WHY?! Why is everyone here?!" Francis was exasperated by the crowd. Markitty too. "MEOW?"
"The treasure must be out of this world for all these people to be this interested! I wanna see too!" Josh shared all overwhelmed with curiosity.
"Should we get in line? Or should we just go inside the school and find Nurse Joy?" Belen asked.
"Umm…I don't know…with these many people…" Francis was unresolved as to what's best to do.
"Guys, isn't that Bee over there?!" Josh recognized and pointed out.
"BEE?! WHERE?!"
"OVER THERE! At the school's entrance!"
"THAT IS BEE!"
"Let's go say hi, guys! I hope she might be able to help us!" Francis suggested and they all began walking towards Bee and company. They were getting antsy by the crowd.
[Powderstone Town/Powderstone School/Monday Morning]
"BEE! HI‼" Francis shouted while approaching Bee and company.
"UH?" Bee spotted the group. "OH! FRANCIS!"
"HELLO, BEE!"
"WOW! Francis and his team! HELLO AGAIN GUYS!" Bee greeted the bunch all happy.
"Hi, Bee! How's it going?" Everyone else asked.
"Hi, everyone! It's going well! A busy and exciting day!"
"Yes, we can see…"
"What are you doing here anyways, Bee?" Belen asked curiously.
"Do you go to this school?" Francis wondered.
"Or are you making a delivery today?" Johnny concluded.
"I don't go to this school but some days we do make deliveries to here, but not today as it is a special day…"
"Special day?"
"Today, I'm here helping my dad with my little brother and Bebe too!"
"SUPER!"
"COOL, Bee! Where's Bebe, by the way?" Josh was concerned, "Hope she's not in danger again…"
"Of course not, Josh! Bebe is good! She's at the playground with my little brother!"
"COOL!" Josh smiled.
"You said you're helping your dad, Bee? What does he do?" Francis was intrigued, but all of the sudden a man interrupts the bunch.
"There you are, Bee! I've been looking for you, honey!"
"DAD!"
"DAD?" Everyone was surprised and studying the man.
"Who are these youngsters, Bee?" A middle-age handsome and rugged man inquired.
"Dad! These guys are my friends! They are the ones who helped me out yesterday like I told you!"
"Oh yeah? Then you are GOOD kids! Thank you so much for helping out my little bug and her Pokémon yesterday!"
"You're welcome, sir!" {"Little bug...?"}
"SIR? You were raised right as well! Admirable!"
"What..." Everyone was a bit puzzled yet flattered.
"BUT my name is Irving Beatles! Nice to meet you all!"
"Nice to meet you too!"
"Who do we have here? What an interesting trio!" Irving noticed the Pokémon and was fascinated.
"MAR! MEOW! MAR?" "CHICK! CHICKLEAF!" "RODE! RODE! RODEMART!" The Pokémon said hello.
"Engrossing! If my intuition is right, you guys are the same ones Pr. Pine was taking care of! Right?"
"AMAZING! You're good!" Everyone was amused. The Pokémon were too, "POKE! POKE! POKE‼"
"How did you know, Irving?" Josh was very intrigued.
"Every once in a while, I get to work with the Professor on research about legendary Pokémon exclusively…" Irving explained. Everyone was overwhelmed yet impressed. "Unfortunately, the Professor couldn't make it to this exhibit, but one of her understudies took over, Pr. Brians…" Irving was making conversation, when...
"Anyways dad, this is Francis and that's his little brother, Josh!"
"How are you doing, sir?" Francis acknowledged Irving.
"Hello, mister…" Josh said nervously yet pleased with Irving.
"HI! You must be around my son's age! How old are you, little buddy?"
"I'm 9 years old, sir!" Josh answered.
"Call me Irving, bud! My son Pierre is 11 now. Where's he, anyways? I think he'll like to play with you, Josh!"
"Pierre is at the school's playground, dad, with Bebe!"
"Oh yeah that's right! My head is everywhere today!"
"I'd like to play but I would rather like to see the legendary Pokémon's item displayed at the school's museum before is too late!"
"YOU DO?" Irving asked Josh.
"WE ALL DO! We came to town to get registered as a team for the Pokémon Team League…" Francis was explaining.
"Oh yeah! The Pokémon Team League! I heard about it just yesterday!" Irving recalled.
"YES, BUT the Pokémon Center is closed today unfortunately!" The Mezza highlighted.
"And they are Johnny and his sister Belen, Dad!" Bee finished introducing her friends.
"How'd you do?" Johnny smiled and waved hello. Belen did too, "Hello, Mr. Beatles!"
"SO we found out that Nurse Joy is here helping researchers and archaeologists' Pokémon! That's also why we are here!" Francis continued explaining.
"Oh yeah! That's right! She's at the school's medical center helping our Pokémon currently!" Irving shared with the group while looking everything was running smooth.
"OUR Pokémon?" Francis and team were curious.
"Oh yeah, like I was about to say, my dad is a Pokémon Top Ranger! He's in charge of the Legendary Pokémon' Item along with the exhibit!" Bee was happy to reveal her dad's job.
"WHAT?!" Everyone was shocked and speechless for a minute.
"That's right! But please, do not be intimidated!" Irving smiled all friendly.
"That is SO COOL!" Josh was mesmerized and admiring Irving.
"It is cool, indeed!" The Mezza were fascinated by Bee's dad.
"My dad is cool, isn't he?!" Bee was proud.
"Enough talking about ME! I actually came out here to ask you, Bee, if your mom is on her way or if she's already here. We are waiting for my wife and her Pokémon to bring us the catering order for the exhibit's lunch…We need to get that going and organize it before lunch hour…I wonder what the holdup is…"
"UH?" Francis and team were curious and paying attention.
"Are you sure they said they were on their way, Bee, last time you talked to her?" Irving wondered.
"That's what mom said, dad. Knowing her, she probably got busy with other catering orders and now she's running late."
"She probably is…well, I need to go check on the exhibit, make sure my research partners are being competent, and see if my Pokémon partner has recovered and it's good to go! Want to join us, Bee's friends?"
"JOIN YOU?" Everyone was taken by surprised but then got all excited. "YOU BET! YEY‼"
"TERRIFIC! Follow me!" Irving invited Francis and his team to the exhibit.
"You guys go ahead! I'm going to get my brother and Bebe so we can join you! I'll catch up with you all later!" Bee explained and left the group.
"OK BEE! See you soon!" Everyone said.
Irving, Francis, and his team entered the school. It was busy inside as it was outside. Students, professors, guests, researchers, etc., all roaming within the school grounds. The school's museum was located at the south entrance of the school, between the town's plaza east side and Main Street's intersection. The school's cafeteria was located at the center of the school's garden, surrounded by the main building and the school's medical center was on the second floor.
"Irving, what kind of legendary Pokémon item did you and your team find?" Francis asked.
"YES! Please tell us!" Everyone else was nosy and eager too.
Irving smiled as he was content about teenagers and kids being passionate to learn and appreciate Pokémon and their history in general, "Ain't you all a curious bunch!" -Kind Chuckle- "But yeah, I will tell you all about it once we are in front of the display!"
"Aww…"
"I believe is best to explain an object by visualizing it, maybe handling it, and analyzing it rather than listening or reading about it, don't you think?"
"Guess you're right, Irving!"
"I'm glad you see it that way! I promise it will be worth your while!"
…
"HERE WE ARE, KIDS! THE POWDERSTONE TOWN'S MUSEUM!"
"DAD! GUYS!"
"UH?! BEE! PIERRE!"
"Hello again! I knew we would find you here!" Bee said.
"Hi…" A shy little boy behind Bee spoke out.
"ABEE! ABEE!" Bebe greeted its friends and Pokémon friends.
"BEBE! HELLO AGAIN!"
"POKE! POKE! POKEMON‼" Markitty, Chickleaf, and Rodemart began playing with Bebe.
"This is Pierre, guys, my little brother!"
"Hello, Pierre!"
Pierre waved hello. Then he got behind his dad.
"It's alright, Pierre. These kids are GOOD kids and they're Bee's friends as well. Don't be shy!"
"Okay…my name is Pierre…"
"WOW! I got one too‼" Josh interrupted and yelled excitedly.
"WHAT…" Pierre was confused and nervous, but then…
Josh, grabbing Pierre's right arm gently, said "You have a HERO AirWatch! Just like ME! LOOK!"
Pierre got startled but began to loosen up a bit and admired Josh's AirWatch, "That's cool…my aunty gave it to me…"
"Do you like it? I LOVE MINE! It's so cool! I think is cooler than a smartphone, right Pierre?"
"I suppose…I do like it a lot…What apps do you like the best?" Pierre asked and started to open up a bit more. Josh and Pierre began their own conversation while going to the museum's main exhibit. Everyone else was walking behind them and appreciating the other museum's exhibits.
"THERE IT IS! THE MAIN EXHIBIT!" Irving announced to the group. It was busy and crowded, but because Irving was one of the directors, he was able to get to the Legendary Pokémon Item's display with no problem, aided by his assistants. "Thanks, you guys! You may go back to controlling the crowd flow, please. I got it from here!"
"YES DIRECTOR!"
There it was. The Legendary treasure. Francis and his team were amazed and speechless; their faces lighted up like they had discovered an alien gemstone like there is no other in the galaxy. Bee and Pierre had already looked at the treasure beforehand thanks to their dad, but they were still impressed by the elegance of the gem and also because of such an accomplishment for research.
"What is it, Irving?" Josh asked while appreciating the sparks and beauty.
"This is one of the Legendary Pokémon's Black Opals!"
"Black Opals?!"
"Certainly!"
"WOW…AMAZING…" Everyone was in awe.
"That would make an elegant accessory or elegant jewelry! Stylish and bold!" Belen and Bee agreed.
"Irving, we are rookie Pokémon Trainers…we don't know much about this gem…or the legendary Pokémon this item belongs to…"
"OH! I'm sorry! Allow me to explain…" Irving proceeded, "If you guys are not familiar with the legends, the myth is that this Legendary Pokémon inhabits the depths of Powderstone Ruins…"
"REALLY?!"
"Absolutely! I may be saying it's a myth, but I am 100% sure there is a legendary Pokémon sleeping in the ruins' deepest and darkest caverns…" Irving was explaining with gusto while everyone was paying careful attention.
"AMAZING! Tell us more, Irving…"
"Yeah, Dad! The story is so good!"
"My team and I had been studying the town's ruins for a while and have found many amazing treasures, relics, and also old paintings that may explain what lies or sleeps underground the ruins…"
"AWESOME…"
"These cave paintings, according to my research, tell a story about one of the eighteen legendary Pokémon rulers falling into a deep slumber after facing chaos and crisis the humans had brought upon their Pokémon children, humanity, and all of Fhranisa, or as you probably know it from school for sure as the Titans' War…"
"The Titans' War! YEAH!" Everyone remembered.
"Good! Smart kids! Anyhow, after many expeditions, excavations, and diggings, we were lucky to had found this amazing piece belonging to this legendary Pokémon, this black opal!"
"INTERESTING!"
"Do you guys know which legendary Pokémon may reside deep in the ruins?" Josh was so keen to know. Everyone was also curious to know everything there is.
"Well, if my calculations are right, the black opal and many other gems found around, even evolution stones, indicate that it could be the legendary Rock-type Pokémon ruler, Regenthea, if I'm not mistaken!" Irving concluded.
"REGENTHEA?!" Everyone was shocked and overwhelmed by Irving's report.
-Phone Ringing- "OH! That's me!" Irving picked up. "Hello? Lovebug! Yes…OK…hold on, lovebug…", "Excuse me, guys, but I'm going to take this call; it's my wife!"
"OH! YEAH! GO, AHEAD SIR!"
"Call me Irving, but I'll be right back!" Irving left.
"OK!" Everyone was pleased with Irving, Bee's dad.
"I can't believe your dad is a Top Ranger, an archaeologist, and a researcher! He's SO COOL!" Josh gave his strong opinion to the group, specifically to Bee and Pierre.
"Yeah Bee! Irving is SUPER!" Francis remarked, thinking how he resembles his own dad a bit.
"STOP IT! You guys are making me blush!" Bee was blushing, "He is super, alright…that's why I hope one day I'll become one of the three, either a Pokémon Ranger, archaeologist, or a researcher!"
"Sure Bee! I'm sure you can do it!" Belen said while looking around the black opal display.
Johnny was looking too, "I agree with my sister, Bee! You are capable of doing anything!"
"I agree too! But, do you think your dad is going to take a while Bee?" Francis was wondering.
"I'm not sure. That was my mom so he will probably go help her set up lunch at the cafeteria; he might take a while. Why'd you ask?"
"I think I can speak for everyone when I say that WE want to see Nurse Joy so we can sign up for the Pokémon Team League!" Francis reminded his team the other reason why they were there.
"I can take you to her! I know where the medical center is!" Bee was happy to show the group around. She proceeded to walk that way.
"I know too! That's where my dad's Waspeking is!" Pierre shared delightfully.
"AWESOME! Please take us there, guys!" Francis asked the Beatles kids.
"FOLLOW US! Oh wait…BEBE!"
Bebe and the other Pokémon were playing around the exhibit but not too far away. They noticed they were being summoned and began making their way to their trainers.
"MARKITTY! EVERYONE! Let's GO!"
"Powderstone Town…what an awful and boring looking town! It's all full of rocks, ruins, and gemstones fanatics, aka rockheads!" Eirene was fussing while looking down at the town from their EXO blimp.
"Sure is! Last time we were here, we had to complete one of the assignments to pass the academy. I'm glad that's over with and we are a full pledged team now." Apollo stated while steering the blimp all serious.
"I don't remember that assignment!" Moonlix tried to recall such memory.
"That's because we met after graduation, silly Pokémon!" Eirene reminded Moonlix.
"After graduation? OF COURSE! I remember now…that means I've never been here, then…" Moonlix concluded.
"You're not missing out! BUT we are missing an important item our boss needs in order to complete one of his plans!" Apollo disclosed while continuing guiding the blimp over the town. "It seems very busy down there! That's going to be a problem!"
"So, what's the plan, Captain?!" Eirene and Moonlix asked dutifully.
"We were sent here to retrieve the legendary Pokémon item and bring it to headquarters in one piece! As soon as the exhibit is closed for lunch and everyone is away, we will make our move! Understood?"
"YES SIR!"
"This mission better be a success! I WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!" -Evil Chuckle- Apollo was decisive.
"IT WILL BE!" Eirene and Moonlix complied.
"WE ARE HERE! THE MEDICAL CENTER OF POWDERSTONE SCHOOL!" Bee and Pierre announced.
"COOL!" Everyone admired the second floor and the medical center's reception and lounge.
"Nurse Joy should be over here…" Bee said while leading the way. Bebe was right next to her.
"I'm glad we made it here guys…" Francis was proud and relieved a little.
"UH?!" Bee was shocked. Pierre was too.
"What's the matter?"
"No one is here…"
"NOBODY?!"
Francis was disappointed, "HELLO? NURSE JOY?!"
"Francis! Don't be rude!" Johnny reprimanded Francis.
"I just want to make sure no one is here! We also need to make sure if Nurse Joy is okay, bro…"
"Guess you're right...just don't be too loud…" Johnny and the rest began to look around the center. It was empty. Everyone must be at the exhibit or in class.
"What should we do, guys?" Josh asked everyone.
"I think we should go get my dad and mom to help us! What do you think?" Bee thought.
"Umm…I guess it's better than waiting here doing nothing I suppose…" Francis declared a bit dispirited, "What do you say, team?"
"Like you said Francis, it's better than doing nothing so we should go meet up with them!" Belen commented gently trying not to disappoint Francis more than he is.
"I'll do whatever Francis decides! What'd you think Rodemart?"
"RODE! RODE! RODEMART!"
"MAR! MAR! MARKITTY! MEOW!"
"CHICK! CHICKLEAF! CHICK!"
"BEE-BEE-BEE-ABEE-ABEE‼"
"They all want to go to the cafeteria and meet up with Bee and Pierre's parents!" Josh traduced what their Pokémon were feeling, according to himself.
Bee grabbed Francis arm. "COMMON, FRANCIS! Cheer UP!"
Francis looked up and smiled back. "OKAY!"
Bee pulled Francis and began walking towards the cafeteria together. "Let's go, Pierre! Bebe! Guys!"
Everyone followed. Belen was suspicious of Bee and a bit upset she got so close to Francis.
[Powderstone Town/Powderstone School/School Cafeteria/11:30 AM]
Francis and company made their way to the cafeteria; it was closed for the public while the caterers, waiters, and staff set up the special exhibit lunch in the meantime. Bee and Pierre spotted their parents among the working crowd. Mr. Beatles was guiding the waiters and helping them set up the tables and silverware. Mrs. Beatles was seen at the kitchen delegating the caterers the lunch arrangements and menu. There was a salad bar placed at the center of the cafeteria for the guests to help themselves; it looked plentiful and delicious. Francis and his team began to feel hungry as they had a breakfast snack earlier in the day; their Pokémon were also appreciating the food from afar. Bee and Pierre were hungry too now that they have witnessed the salad bar.
"Dad!" Bee and Pierre called.
"OH! My little bugs are back with their friends!" Irving stopped what he was doing and fully attended his kids and guests. "You guys got bored of the exhibit? Or are you guys hungry?"
"Hello Irving!" Francis and team replied.
"The thing is, dad, after we were done looking around the exhibit, we went to the medical center to look for Nurse Joy…"
"Yeah?"
"And she wasn't there! Nobody was for that matter!" Bee shared with her dad.
"We were wondering if you have seen Nurse Joy, Irving…" Francis was hoping for good news.
"Yeah Irving, it was strange seeing the medical center empty and Nurse Joy wasn't around" Everyone else commented.
Irving looked at his watch and then looked around. "I'm sorry bunch, but I have been busy here and there and haven't noticed Nurse Joy around…"
"Aww…hope she's okay…"
"I'm sure she's okay. I guess she was called somewhere urgently or maybe she has set out to get ready and come here for lunch. I'm pretty sure she doesn't mean to avoid you or anything like that…" Irving explained and tried to lift their spirits.
"Guess you're right, Irving…" -Stomachs Growling- "HUH?!"
"You kids are hungry!" -Giggle- "Why don't you guys help us finish up here and stay for lunch? I think you could use some of my wife's cooking!" Irving proposed and invited Francis and his team.
Francis relaxed as he concluded it was alright to not have found Nurse Joy before. He was thinking that everything happened for a reason and maybe is better to stay for lunch and then go sign up for the Team League. After all, they were invited by a phenomenal man and his family; Francis and his team were happy to have made friends. "We should help out, guys, and then grab lunch! Is that okay, team?"
"AWESOME!" Everyone was relieved as they were hungry and a bit stressed out.
"TERRIFIC! Let's do this!" Irving was delighted and then delegated everyone a chore to finish up the preparations for the exhibit lunch.
One minute to twelve and everyone and everything were ready. Irving had gone meet up with the other directors and researchers so he could host them appropriately. The doors to the cafeteria were now opened to the public; everyone made their way in. Some guest visited the salad bar right away while others got in line for the mini buffet; some were at the beverage stations getting refreshments while some made their way to the café line to get food from the famous pastry and food chef, Mrs. Love Beatles. Love was being aided by her two children, Bee and Pierre, and also their Pokémon, Bebe and Mei. Francis and his team were sitting at a table enjoying lunch together, when all of the sudden…
"OH-NO‼" Josh shouted.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER, JOSH?!" Francis and everyone else freaked out.
"I've must dropped my HERO AirWatch at the main exhibit while Pierre and I were comparing them and trying them on…I'm SO DUMB!" Josh began sobbing.
Francis got up and started consoling his little brother, "Don't cry, little bro! I will go get it myself, okay?!"
"UH?" Everyone was done eating. "Let's all go look for it!" Johnny suggested.
"How does that sound, Yoshi? We will all go look for it and find it for sure!" Belen said optimistically.
Josh wiped his tears off of his face, "Okay…good idea…" Then he started to make his way to the main exhibit. Everyone else and Pokémon followed suit. While Bee was serving a guest, she noticed her friends leave; she was worried and intrigued.
"GO! GO! IT'S TIME" Apollo directed while signaling to the clock.
Moonlix and Eirene descended to Powderstone School's roof and advanced towards the museum's main exhibit. Apollo turned the auto pilot on and exited the blimp; he met with his team.
"Chirop, come out!" Apollo threw his pokeball to the air. Chirop came out. "CHI! CHI! ROP!"
"Arania, you too‼" Eirene released Arania, her Pokémon. "NIA! NIA! ARANIA!"
"Apollo, go for it! No one's around!" Moonlix ordered as he sensed the area.
"Chirop, use Air Cutter and make an entrance thru this glass ceiling for us!" Chirop used Air Cutter.
Using the little psychic powers he has left, Moonlix used Psychic, levitated the cut glass, and placed it aside. "There you GO! Phew!" Moonlix was worn out a little.
"Good Job! Now, Eirene!" Apollo directed.
"Arania! Use String Shot and create a link for us!" Arania used String Shot. Eirene, using a ribbon, descended to the main exhibit's display using the string shot as a cable. Apollo and Moonlix followed suit. Chirop flew beside Apollo and Arania crawled down to Eirene. "Good job, Arania!"
"Moonlix, you know what's next!" Apollo yelled.
Moonlix approached the black opal's display and place a little chip on the glass. Then he pulled back a little and pressed a button. The chip created an electromagnetic field that circuited and rewired the alarm system; the alarm was off.
"JACKPOT‼" -Evil Chuckle-
"WHAT'S THE MEANING OF THIS?!" Francis shouted in disbelief as he had made it to the main exhibit and walked in Team EXO red-handed.
-Team Exo's Motto Soundtrack Plays:
"The meaning is prepared to be surprised!"
"We always mean it cuz our prowess is high!"
"To discover all treasures in Pokémon history!"
"To fight enemies until they're lost in memory!"
"To control the nations with power and cleverness!"
"To shape the world with our style and madness!"
"I'm Eirene!"
"It's Apollo!"
"And Moonlix's my mean!"
"We are Team EXO! Taking control of your lives!" -Makes an X with arms-
"Give up the fight now or lose your minds!" -Makes an O with his left hand-
"We are mighty! That's RIGHT!" -Does a thumbs-up-
"YOU CROOKS AGAIN!" Everyone agreed and were infuriated. Pokémon too, "POKE‼ POKE‼"
"THESE TOTS AGAIN! Why do you seem to follow us?!" Apollo was annoyed, but prepared.
"I know! It's beginning to bug me a lot! Just when we are in the middle of something!" Eirene complained.
"WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?!" The Mezza yelled demanding an explanation.
"It's clear, guys! They want to steal the black opal‼" Francis pointed out.
"You're not dense and troubled like most teenagers! I'm surprised!" Moonlix insulted.
"WHAT IF WE ARE?! What are you going to do, kids?"
"WE WILL STOP YOU!" Francis was determined. He looked at his team and at his Pokémon; they agreed with his decision.
"OH YEAH? TRY US!" Apollo was furious. "Chirop, use Air Cutter!"
"Arania, use Poison Sting!"
"UH?!"
-Boom! Boom! Boom! - -Coughing- "We were not ready…" -Coughing-
Josh finally found his AirWatch and was relieved. He regrouped with his brother and team and began to focus on the situation, "Use your PokeDEX, guys!" he suggested.
"RIGHT!" Francis and team got their phones out and their PokeDEX App ON.
[POKEDEX:
045) Chirop – The Rousettus Pokémon [POISON – FLYING]
"Chirop are mostly nocturnal and enjoy tropical weather areas; they also prefer to be in groups and coexist together as a big family of Chirop. Their main diets consist of berries, but their top choices seem to be Kebia, Coba, and Tamato berries. The four small spheres located at the end of their wings are full of poison and that's where it is concentrated the most; due to this, they might give off a brilliant purplish glow confusing some colorblind or distracted Pokémon at night. Although not violent, they are not social and most of them are also mischievous. Proceed with caution."
POSSIBLE ATTACKS: Supersonic/Air Cutter/Poison Fang/Bite
048) Arania – The Orb Web Pokémon [BUG – POISON]
"Arania, although small, have tough bodies able to withstand any weather conditions and mostly all predators. They are nocturnal creatures and also omnivores; they prefer the evergreen areas where they can weave big webs and call it home. They are able to camouflage with the foliage due to one of their body's abilities. Beware of their stout abdominal projections which are poisonous and harsh. They are friendly until provoked."
POSSIBLE ATTACKS: Poison Sting/String Shot/Pin Missile/Bug Bite]
Moonlix swiped the black opal and put it in his bag, "I got the item, squad!"
"Nice one, Moonlix! Now, use Signal Beam Arania and confuse them!" Eirene commanded.
"GENIUS, Eirene! Chirop, you use Supersonic and enhance Arania's move! NOW!" Apollo yelled.
Francis acted quick. "TEAM! Let's put up a wall and deflect those attacks!"
"GOT IT!" The Mezza and the Pokémon agreed. Josh stayed behind Francis.
"Markitty, use Water Gun: Sprinkler Style! GO!" Markitty followed Francis' request.
"Now, Rodemart use Sand-Attack and try to create little balls of mud for us! You got this, lil pal!" Rodemart listened and used Sand-Attack.
"Last, Chickleaf use your Vine Whip and burst those mud balls! Let's counterattack their strategy!" Chickleaf did what Belen asked of her. It worked. There was a mini sand/mud storm in the room.
"GANG! This is our chance to escape!" Moonlix proposed and began to run towards the exit door.
"THIS IS WHERE FRANCIS WENT, BEBE! HUH?!" Bee yelled but was interrupted.
"A LITTLE GIRL! WHAT A BUG‼" Moonlix was astonished, but then he quickly grabbed the girl with him to use her as a shield.
"AAAHHH‼ HELP‼" Bee screamed.
Bebe was about to use Tackle on Moonlix, but Chirop and Arania stopped her. Francis, without thinking it twice, ran towards Bee pushing Team EXO and their Pokémon out of the way, and made his way to Moonlix and Bee. Francis punched Moonlix and Moonlix dropped to the floor, accidentally letting loose the black opal. Markitty saw this and picked the treasure up. Team EXO noticed what Markitty did and commanded their Pokémon to attack, when suddenly…
"WASPEKING! USE SUPERPOWER!" Irving directed his Pokémon partner. Waspeking used Superpower on Team EXO and their Pokémon. The impact of the move launched them back up to their EXO blimp which then exploded into pieces.
"NO‼ IT CAN'T BE‼" Team EXO screeched.
- BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
"TEAM EXO WILL GET EVEN‼ WE WILL‼" Team EXO disappeared in the sky. -Blink-
The Mezza, their Pokémon, and Josh were so relieved and also glad to see Irving, their new friend.
"Are you kids, alright?!" Irving asked everyone. Pierre was worried too.
"FRANCIS‼"
"UH?!"
"YOU'RE MY HERO‼"
"WHAT…" Everyone was speechless for a minute, even Bebe and the Pokémon.
"You saved me again! THANK YOU‼" Bee hugged Francis and was very grateful. Bebe was delighted.
"SO, you rescued my little bug again, eh Francis?" Irving was impressed by Francis and his team's courage.
Belen was upset for some reason. Chickleaf and herself met up with Francis and the rest. Josh, Johnny, and Rodemart did the same. "ARE YOU GUYS OKAY?‼" Belen interrogated.
"Yes, we are!" Francis answered. Bee let go of Francis and then ran to her father.
"DAD! I was scared for a minute there, but Francis came to my rescue!"
"I'm so glad, honey! Thank you, Francis! Sincerely!" Irving said. "Yeah, thank you for saving my sister, Francis! You're cool‼"
"You're welcome! Markitty helped! Everyone helped!" Francis remarked. His team were relieved and contented that Francis, their leader, mention them and gave them some credit.
"You're absolutely right! YOU GUYS ARE MY HEROES! THANKS!" Bee clamored joyfully.
"MAR! MAR! MARKITTY‼" Markitty got Irving's attention.
"Umm? Markitty, pal! What is it?"
Markitty handed the black opal to Irving.
"THE TREASURE! WOW! AMAZING!" Irving was thankful. "You guys were battling those thieves and saved the legendary treasure! You're heroes, indeed!" Irving declared proudly.
"THAT'S IT!" Francis screamed emotionally and lively.
"WHAT?! What's wrong, Francis?!" Everyone was shocked and curious.
"I know what name suits our team, guys!" Francis continued, "TEAM HEROES!"
"TEAM HEROES?!" Everyone was blown away but in approval.
"INDEED! We will be known as Team Heroes!" Francis concluded. Everyone admitted it was a phenomenal name and agreed with him.
"TEAM HEROES IT IS!"
TO BE CONTINUED…
Pokémon. © 1995-2021 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK Inc. TM, and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended in using Pokémon content on this original fanfic created by the author. All rights are reserved to owners/creators. All original work posted here is reserved and copyrighted by author.