EPISODE 5 – MYSTERY AT THE POKEMON RUINS!
INTRO: Francis and his team have finally arrived to Powderstone Town. They went directly to the town's Pokémon Center, but it was closed. They found out that Nurse Joy has been helping out at the Powderstone School's Medical Center due to researchers and archaeologists' medical demands; it was a big day for science as one of the Top Rangers of Fhranisa and his team of researchers had come across one of the legendary Pokémon Regenthea's item and retrieved it: a black opal. Consequently, the Top Ranger and associates had organized a special exhibition at the Powderstone School's Museum for students and townspeople to appreciate such a discovery. It had also grabbed Team EXO's attention; they broke in the museum's main exhibit while everyone was at lunch. Francis and his team were able to stopped their initial plans but as soon as that happened, Moonlix swiped the black opal and made a run for it. Luckily, Bee and Bebe came in and accidentally bumped into Moonlix and stopped him. Irving and his Pokémon partner, Waspeking, gave Team EXO a final blow and they were done. Irving and his family were grateful to Francis and his team, now known as Team Heroes…
[Powderstone Town/Powderstone School – Medical Center/Monday Afternoon]
"I PROMISE YOU! She's back!" Irving ensured Team Heroes, after failing to find her themselves.
"I hope you're right, Irving!" Francis said optimistically while going to the medical center with his team and the Beatles, except Love; she stayed with her Pokémon at the cafeteria cleaning up.
"He's always right, big bro! Irving is incredible! And so is his Waspeking!" admired Josh.
"I agree with Yoshi! Your Pokémon is very strong, Irving…" Belen commented.
"OH! Why, thank you!" Irving smiled.
"BUZZ! BUZZ! KING – KING‼" Waspeking was happy and blushing.
Belen smiled back, even though she was frightened inside of the bug-type Pokémon, "Your Pokémon seem to be in good shape!" Belen directed her sight to their Pokémon, "Our Pokémon seem to be alright too!"
"It doesn't hurt to check their stats and health with Nurse Joy, you know, just to be 100% sure" Irving suggested, "After all, you did battle those thieves known as Team EXO…I wonder who they really are…"
"They're bad people! They're evil, dad!" Bee and Bebe remarked.
"Noted. I will keep it in the back of my mind!"
"We are here! The Medical center!" Bee and Pierre announced. This time the medical center was busy and there were students there, some with their Pokémon and some waiting.
"There! I told you she was back!" Irving pointed to Nurse Joy.
"NURSE JOY!"
Nurse joy and her Pokémon partner overheard and got startled, "UH?"
"DAMN! WHAT A WOMAN!" Johnny was infatuated by Nurse Joy's beauty and charm. Then he ran to where she was attending and began to stared at her all enamored.
Everyone was speechless and rattled by Johnny's foolishness, except Belen; she has been dealing with this for a while. Belen proceeded to stop her brother from embarrassing himself and them.
Nurse Joy was unease yet professional, "HI…How…may I help you…" she asked faintly. Her Pokémon partner was on guard but also worried, "Scheeme? Poke?"
"The question is, how may I help YOU, Nurse Joy?" Johnny stared at Nurse Joy waiting for approval, but then, "My name is Johnny Mezza! I'm at YOUR Service!" He bowed. Then he grabbed Nurse Joy's hand softly and said, "I would do anything YOU ask, my dear…just call my name and I SHALL BE THERE!"
Everyone in the medical center was staring at Johnny and Nurse Joy. It was weird and entertaining to them, when all of the sudden…
-Elbow to the back- "AAAHHH!" -Crack- "MY BACK!" Johnny shrieked and finally let go of Nurse Joy's hand. He fell to the ground in pain.
Belen picked up her brother from his shirt collar and said, "BROTHER! Do not bother Miss Joy! She's a professional and she's busy! She ain't got time for your silliness! APOLOGIZE! Please…" Belen demanded and released her brother.
Johnny was on the ground twisting in backpain but he was alright overall, "I'm-AH‼", "sorry-AH!", "about that-AHH!", "Nurse Joy-AHH‼"
Looking all weirded out and still nervous, Nurse Joy said, "Apology accepted…" she smiled.
"RODE? RODEMART?" Rodemart was embarrassed and also apologizing to Scheeme, Nurse Joy's Pokémon. Markitty and Chickleaf were confused yet apologetic as well.
"Nurse Joy! You're finally here!" Francis advanced towards Nurse Joy. Bee and Pierre were behind.
"YES! I'm back! OH, and Professor Beatles is with you! Hello again!" addressed Nurse Joy.
"Joy, please call me Irving! But, how are you doing?" Irving met up with everyone. Waspeking was following and it also said hello.
"Irving, are these the kids you said were looking for me?" Nurse Joy asked.
"You got it!"
Nurse Joy looked at the group, "I apologize to you all too!"
"UH?" Everyone was surprised.
"I'm sorry the Pokémon Center was closed when you got into town today and I'm sorry you didn't find me early here at the medical center. Truly, my sincerest apologies!" Nurse Joy bowed. Her Pokémon partner did too. "Scheeme-Scheeme!"
"WHAT? No-no…no need to apologize…" Francis said. Everyone agreed with him.
"That's a Scheeme! So COOL! I haven't seen one in a while!" Josh was excited.
"I actually haven't seen one in a long time…" Francis pulled out his smartphone and activated his PokeDEX App ON.
[POKEDEX:
010) Scheeme – The Matrix Herbal Pokémon [GRASS – FAIRY]
"Scheeme may be called the matriarch or patriarch of Pokémon medicine. Its flowers emit a sweet, soothing, and healing aroma that most times help Pokémon and people with respiratory problems. Scheeme sheds these flowers and they have been used since ancient times to brew them into a medicinal tea. Drinking the tea will heal a Pokémon instantly and will treat any minor illnesses in people, such as digestive, nervous, and muscular pains. People adore Scheeme so much that is prohibited to catch them without the Pokémon Federation's permission."
POSSIBLE ATTACKS: Mega Drain/Healing Kiss/Aromatherapy/Magical Leaf]
"You see, we were very excited about the treasure Irving and his team had discovered yesterday; it was all we could think about and when they called us to attend and care for their Pokémon, my Pokémon partner and I rushed here without leaving a sign or a note in the front doors; we are very sorry!" Nurse Joy explained; she bowed again. Scheeme bowed too.
Johnny got up from the floor all normal and 100% recovered, "NURSE JOY DEAR! You shouldn't apologize to us! You were both busy! We understand, right team?" Johnny spoke for everyone else.
"It's cool, Nurse Joy! We all know how you both felt!" Team Heroes said collectively.
"TRUE! We were thrilled about the treasure as well; thanks to Irving and his family, we got to see it and it was absolutely breathtaking!" asserted Francis.
"When we didn't find you there, we asked someone passing by and she told us you were here helping out! We are all here now so it worked out!" Belen tried to appeased everyone.
"You are all so sweet! Thanks for understanding!" Nurse Joy got content. "PLEASE! Tell me what we can do for you? Is it about the Pokémon Team League?" she asked.
"How did you know?" Francis and team wondered.
"Irving told me everything at lunch. He told me that you three are a team trying to sign up for the newest Pokémon Team League. Is that correct?" Nurse joy was charismatic.
"RIGHT!" Francis got ecstatic.
"Please, can you help us with that Nurse Joy?" The Mezza asked earnestly.
"WITH PLEASURE! Let me just go get my Pokémon Federation Laptop where everything about the Team League and Federation is documented and accounted for. Excuse me for a moment! Scheeme, could you stay here in the reception and continue tending the other guests?" Nurse Joy delegated and left the reception for a moment; "Scheeme!" It agreed.
"Well kids…" Irving spoke.
"HUH?"
"I meant, Team Heroes…" Irving corrected himself, "I have to continue working on the exhibit and meet with my wife and then meet with the directors. You're in good hands! It was nice meeting you and getting to know you. I will see you around, terrific?!" Irving did a thumbs up to the team.
"LIKEWISE! You are AWESOME!" Team Heroes praised Irving.
"Kids, you are allowed to stay here with your friends if you'd like…"
"Really, dad?"
"Yes! Just be back when the exhibit is closed and I'm ready to take you home. You DO have school tomorrow. Got it?"
"GOT IT, DAD!" Bee and Pierre said goodbye and dismissed their dad. Irving and Waspeking left.
"I'm back!"
"NURSE JOY!"
"SWEETHEART!" Johnny was all enamored but Belen was keeping a short leash on him, "Cool it, Johnny or else!" Johnny sighted.
"Accessing…now…let's see…" Nurse Joy was murmuring and typing. Team Heroes were paying close attention. "SO! It looks like you three are number eight!"
"NUMBER EIGHT?" Everyone got astounded.
"Yeah, it seems there are seven teams signed up for the championships as of now. There are five spots left…" Nurse Joy kept explaining.
"SEVEN TEAMS ALREADY! I TOLD YOU SO!" Francis berated his team.
"It's all good, bro. We made it here as a team and there is even room for four more teams!" Johnny tried to pacify Francis. Belen was too, "Yes Francis! We made it!"
"Would you like to register your team and sign up for the Pokémon Team League?" asked Nurse Joy.
"YOU BET!" Francis shouted in fervor.
"Lucky number eight, big bro!" Josh reminded his brother, "That's your favorite number!"
"Guess you're right, lil bro! We are team number eight…"
"OKAY! Now, what is your team's name?" proceeded Nurse Joy but then, "That's only if that name is not taken of course…"
"We had decided already! But just out of curiosity…" Francis said and thought, "We are Team Champions!"
"Team Champions? What do you mean?" Team Heroes were confused.
"You guys are Team Champions? That's an awesome name!" Bee and Bebe declared. Pierre agreed with his sister.
"We are not Team Champions, guys…what are you doing, Francis?" Team Heroes replied and asked.
"Well, it was my first choice so I thought I could give it a try…"
"I'm sorry, but that name is already taken!" informed Nurse Joy.
"WHAT?! Already taken?!" Francis got exasperated. "Taken by who?!" Francis was acting surprised and upset, yet he already had an idea who might have stolen his initial idea of a team's name.
"Let's see…team number six! Team Champions! Leader: Marcus Peace…"
"MARCUS‼" Francis yelled frantically.
"Wow! So, Marcus, Kassie, and Kalel had already signed up!" remarked Josh.
"Correct! Team Champions' other members include Kassie King and Kalel Peace." said Nurse Joy.
"RELAX, Francis!" The Mezza insisted.
"I knew it! I KNEW he was going to named his team "Team Champions" as soon as he couldn't be the sole champion no more. But I thought of it first!" Francis was angry to the fact he and his team could've taken that name first, "Why couldn't we have beaten him to it? WHY…"
"Could you please tell me your team's name, please? I need to continue with the enrollment…" Nurse Joy was trying not to be rude.
"I'm sorry, Nurse Joy…" Belen apologized while Johnny was trying to cool off Francis. "Our team's name is Team Heroes! Will that one be okay?"
"Let me check…yep! Name not taken. Would you three like to register as Team Heroes, then?"
"YES, PLEASE!" Team Heroes agreed.
"Great! Now, what is the team leader's name?" Nurse Joy continued.
"That's me!" Francis approached Nurse Joy mildly calmed. His excitement overpowered his animosity towards Marcus. "I'm the leader of this team! My name is Francis King!"
"Francis King…good! Now, what are the names of the two other members please?"
"That's US!" The Mezza clamored. "My name is Belen Mezza and this is my pain in the neck brother, Johnny Mezza!" Belen was keeping an eye on his brother.
"That's ME, beautiful! At your service!" Jonny waved.
Nurse Joy blushed a little yet she was convulsing inside, "Thanks…now I need to scan your ID from your respective PokeDEX, please!" Nurse Joy directed.
Team Heroes got their PokeDEX App ON and got their ID QR Code ON. Nurse Joy brought out a small wireless Barcode Scanner and began scanning each team member's PokeDEX ID. Doing so, it uploaded their complete information and the data of their starter Pokémon.
"Perfect! Now, do you all want to continue and sign up with Markitty, Chickleaf, and Rodemart as your Pokémon Team League partners? If yes, you must understand that in order to participate in the actual championships, you must bring and battle with these Pokémon at the league. Understood?" Nurse Joy asked clearly.
Francis and his team looked at their Pokémon and wondered how could they not bring their first/starter Pokémon to the Team League, "UNDERSTOOD! They are with us since the beginning and will be with us until the end!" Team Heroes affirmed.
Nurse Joy smiled, "I'm glad…wonderful…one second…"
Everyone was overwhelmed. They were finally a team. Josh was happy for his brother, sister, and friends; he was a bit jealous but didn't mind it much because he was part of their journey. Bee and Pierre were intrigued about this Pokémon Team League; they were happy for their friends. Bee got more inspired. When she met Team Heroes, she began to have interest in becoming a full Pokémon trainer after being inspired by Francis and his friends, but now that they are a serious team and competing for the team championships, she wondered if she could do it too…
"YOU'RE ALL SET!" Nurse Joy smiled and concluded.
"YEY! We are now TEAM HEROES!" Everyone was jumping in excitement.
"Scheeme-Scheeme-Scheeme!" Nurse Joy's Pokémon interrupted. It handed Nurse Joy a couple of booklets and a reference book.
"Oh yeah! I'm sorry…" Nurse Joy spoke.
"UH? What is it?"
"Every team gets one! The Certified Pokémon Federation Team League Reference Book!" She handed it to Francis.
"DOPE! This is the guidance that we needed!" said Francis.
"Also, some of these booklets have information about Fhranisa's cities, towns, villages, locations, hot spots, etc. while others contain Pokémon events you may be interested in. Check them out!" Nurse Joy handed the booklets to Belen and Johnny.
"THANK YOU!" Everyone was psyched.
"Before I let you go, I want to remind you that as a team, you must attend seven Pokémon League Scholarly Seminars before reaching the championships…" Nurse Joy was explaining while everyone was paying attention, "One of the seminars is given here at this school!"
"Really? When?" asked Francis all keen. Everyone else was too.
"Well, Pr. Brians was supposed to start the seminar today and then every other day, but since there was a special exhibition and she was needed, she pushed it for tomorrow morning 9 A.M. sharp!" told Nurse Joy.
"So, there will be a Pokémon League Seminar at this school tomorrow 9 AM?" Francis wondered and thought while calculating their agenda.
"CORRECT! My advice is to stay in town until tomorrow and attend the seminar. The next one will be given at this school on Thursday 9 AM." Nurse Joy disclosed.
"Which room do we need to go for the seminar tomorrow, Nurse Joy?" asked Belen.
"And where else are these seminars given at?" wondered Johnny.
"Room 101 for the Pokémon Seminar here at this school…" Nurse Joy continued, "And in every city and major town; these seminars are given at the most prominent schools in Fhranisa. The reference book will give you an insight as to where and when these seminars will be presented. As of now, all I know is that one seminar is given at this school while another is given at the Sunny Valley School, where one of my cousins works!"
"Thank you, Nurse Joy!" Everyone appreciated the guidance.
"Sunny Valley?" Francis thought, "Then I think is best for us to stay in town until tomorrow, team…" he was disappointed in himself for not being able to continue their journey, but at the same time, he didn't mind much because there was nothing he or his team could do now; life happened.
"Okay, Francis!" Team Heroes agreed.
"That means you're staying one more day! YEY!" Bee, Bebe, and Pierre were happy.
"I guess so…" said Francis.
"That's great! It means we will see you again!" The Beatles were glad their friends were staying one more day in town.
…
"EMERGENCY! I HAVE A POKEMON EMERGENCY!" shouted someone in distress.
"UH?!" Everyone was startled and worried.
"Please, move out of the way! My Pokémon partner needs medical assistant!"
"OFFICER JENNY‼"
"Please Joy! Pyrro is in critical condition!" Irving declared while rushing from behind Officer Jenny.
"DAD!" yelled Bee and Pierre.
"IRVING!" Everyone else was surprised to see Irving back soon.
Nurse Joy and Scheeme approached Officer Jenny and her Pokémon partner, Pyrro, "What happened?!" Scheeme proceeded to place Pyrro in a Pokémon hospital bed; she took it to the ER. Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny followed while talking to each other.
"What's going on, Irving? Do you know?" everyone was curious and inquisitive.
Irving sat down at the medical center's lobby for a moment. Team Heroes, Bee, Pierre, and their Pokémon all sat around Irving in order to listen the explanation.
"I was on my way to meet the other directors at the museum when I saw Officer Jenny rushed in all agitated with her Pokémon Pyrro in her arms; while we were making our way here to the medical center, she informed me of everything! I need to think what's best to do next!" Irving was preoccupied and thoughtful.
"TELL US! TELL US!" Everyone was anxious.
"What's wrong, dad?" Bee and Pierre were worried.
"We had another team of researchers and their Pokémon working at the ruins since yesterday while the others were working here with me…" Irving explained, "It appears that they were attacked by a group of mysterious people claiming that the treasures and the Pokémon within the ruins are theirs…"
"WHAT?!" Everyone was appalled.
"As soon as they began thrashing their research area, one of them called Officer Jenny while the others tried to fight them back, but they were all unlucky…" Irving seemed very bothered.
"Do you know who these evil people are?!" Bee, Pierre, and Josh asked.
"NO…Officer Jenny told me that they were not able to identified these crooks…"
"And what happened to the others and their Pokémon?!" Belen and Johnny wondered.
"Because of the battles that took inside the ruins, the entrance collapsed while trapping everyone inside…"
"OH NO!"
"Officer Jenny arrived at the scene late. The ruins' entrance was shut closed by rocks. Her Pokémon Pyrro had tried so hard to burrow an exit for my team to escape but the rough and thick rocks were too much for it. It had injured itself trying to save my team…this is terrible kids…" Irving was disappointed and a bit sad.
"SO, part of your team is still inside the ruins trapped?" Francis said agitated.
"If that's the case, does that mean they might have been captured by this group of evil people?!" The Mezza thought.
"I…I believe so…" Irving was upset and sad; mixed emotions, but thinking of a solution.
"What can we do, dad?" Bee and Pierre were worried for their dad. Bebe was sad too.
"I'm not sure…I am waiting for Officer Jenny to tell the rest of my team and myself what's best to do…I'm also waiting to hear from the Ranger Union of Fhranisa…" said Irving.
"TOUGH LUCK!" Francis shouted upset about the whole situation, "BUT, you can count on us, TEAM HEROES, to help out!" Markitty joined Francis, "MAR! MEOW! MAR‼"
"WHAT?" Everyone else was surprised by Francis' initiative.
"We have to stay in town until tomorrow and I think Irving and his team really need all the help they can get, right?" explained Francis. Everyone was swayed by Francis, but understood the situation. The Beatles were really impressed by Francis and his team.
"YOU really are good kids! Thank you!" said Irving, then after thinking for a minute, "I take your proposal. You can join me, Waspeking, my other Pokémon, and my back-up team on our excursion to save my friends and the ruins; if you really mean it and don't mind spending your time with us?" Irving asked but smiled.
"YOU BET! WE wanna help you, Irving!" Team Heroes agreed.
"Terrific!"
"Dad, I would like to go too…" said Bee, but then...
"Honey! Little Bug, I know how much you would like to accompany me and the rest of us in this mission, but honestly sweetheart I believe that going back home with your little brother and your mom would help me a lot. She needs all the help she can get as well and I don't think it would be fair for me to take everyone with me, would it…" Irving expressed very heartfully.
Bee, Pierre, and Bebe understood. Their mom does need help at the café and at home. They all looked at each other and agreed to stay behind, "You're right, dad! We will stay here and help mom and everyone else here at the museum!" They all smiled.
"Those are my kids! Proud of you! I appreciate you for understanding and helping me!" Irving hugged his kids and Bebe.
Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, and her partner Pyrro emerged from the ER. Pyrro was all better.
"OMG! NURSE JOY AND OFFICER JENNY TOGETHER! A dream came true‼" shouted Johnny and then fainted, being all teenager like. Rodemart was worried and puzzled, "RODE?"
"Officer Jenny! Pyrro! Are you all alright?" Everyone asked.
"How is it going, Jenny? Pyrro?" Irving approached the ladies and their Pokémon partners.
"Professor Irving! We are doing fine now! Right, Pyrro?" said Officer Jenny and looked at her Pyrro.
"PY-RUFF! RUFF! PYRRO!" Pyrro greeted everyone; it noticed Markitty and the other Pokémon at the lobby and then began to chase them playfully. Markitty and the others greeted Pyrro and began playing together.
"WOW! A PYRRO! That's SO COOL!" expressed Josh.
"I haven't seen one personally, but it is a cute and cool Pokémon indeed! Let's see…" Belen said and pointed her camera at Pyrro, after turning her PokeDEX App ON.
[POKEDEX:
103) Pyrro - The Pyre Pooch Pokémon [FIRE]
"Pyrro are loyal to their pack and/or Pokémon Trainer and their families and friends too; they actually are very friendly once they trust their company. They are also friendly towards other Pokémon in the wilderness, especially if they are in need. Due to this nature, Pyrro has made an excellent partner for law enforcement officials or as Pokémon home guards. They do get moody and frenzy at times but mostly when they are not properly trained or understood; if so, beware of their fiery fur, paws, fangs, and breath."
POSSIBLE ATTACKS: Bite/Ember/Howl/Smog]
"Officer Jenny, what's the plan?" Irving asked eagerly. Team Heroes and the Beatles kids began listening as well.
"Professor Irving, I believe that we may need backup for this…" Officer Jenny explained, "Part of my department is handling other situations, so I think we may need help from the rest of your team until my team shows up, which I believe may be in the evening…"
Irving and the others were paying attention and carefully visualizing the master plan.
Officer Jenny brought out her smartphone and checked. Then she looked at her Pyrro, Waspeking, and Irving, "I may have to go back to the station and get my other Pokémon to help out. We need to make an entrance without creating more rockslides or damaging the ruins, unless there is another way in…"
"I have the maps of the ruins in my suitcase, Jenny; we can use it to find other routes if you'd like…" said Irving.
"Excellent! I would also like it if you bring your other Pokémon best friend along…it is appropriate for this situation…" Officer Jenny declared, but then got worried "I feel like we are not ready to proceed with this unless we have the right support…who knows how many crooks are inside the ruins, besides the aforementioned, but still, we have to be ready for the worst…"
"Jenny, if I may, Team Heroes and their Pokémon are also able to help us…" informed Irving.
"WHO? Your kids?"
"NO Officer Jenny, Irving means US and our Pokémon over there!" Francis and the others made their presence. "HELLO!"
"YOU?! Who are you?" Officer Jenny was taken by surprised as she saw a bunch teenagers, Josh, and Irving's kids.
"DAMN! WHAT A WOMAN!" Johnny approached Officer Jenny all enchanted, and said "My name is Johnny Mezza! MY TEAM AND I are at YOUR SERVICE!"
Officer Jenny got perturbed but was waiting for a sign of threat, then suddenly Johnny grabbed her hand delicately and said, "I would do anything YOU ask, my dear…just call my name and I SHALL BE THERE!"
Officer Jenny blushed yet felt threatened as someone as invaded her space and was making an inappropriate but cute move on her; she was about to stop Johnny and detain him when suddenly…
-Elbow to the Head- "BROTHER!" yelled Belen.
"OUCH! OUCH! AY!" Johnny yelped and began rolling in the ground in pain and covering his head.
"This is not time for your mindless and childish games! Don't bother Officer Jenny! We are on an important mission! Got it?" Belen claimed, then bowed to Officer Jenny "I apologize for my brother's misbehavior, but I promise you that we are good kids and Pokémon and we really would like to help!" Belen communicated and then smiled.
"My name is Francis King! This is my team, Belen and Johnny Mezza, and also my little brother Josh!"
"Hello, Officer Jenny! What can we do for you?" Josh greeted and asked.
Officer Jenny was doubtful and confused, "But you're just kids…"
"Actually Jenny, they are an official team competing for the Pokémon Team League!" disclosed Irving.
"Oh! Really?" Officer Jenny seemed interested.
"Absolutely!" Team Heroes replied.
"They also helped me and Bebe when we were in trouble…" Bee and Bebe told.
"It's true! They also helped us stop criminals from taking away the black opal, a Pokémon legendary item!" commented Pierre.
"WOW! You guys are all that?" Officer Jenny and Pyrro were impressed. Markitty and the others had already told their story to Pyrro in Pokémon language.
"YEP! They are terrific kids and they have volunteered to help us out! I have faith in them and I also believe they are capable of handling themselves, am I right?" expressed Irving sincerely.
"YOU BET! You can count on all of us!" Francis shouted all proudly and spoke for his team.
"I wish we can also help you, Officer Jenny, but we have to go help our mom with the café and at home…" Bee and Pierre were a bit down but understood the whole situation.
"That's excellent too and I appreciate you all trying to help! Please say hi to Love for me when you see her!" said Officer Jenny, "I'll go get a cup of coffee and a treat as soon as this mission is over!"
"WILL DO!" Bee and Pierre smiled. Bebe did too.
Officer Jenny, now with all this information, thought and thought while devising another strategy as she did not count with Team Heroes' help before, "FINE! You can help us out but you have to be careful and always listen to our directions! Clear?"
"SUPER! You got it!" said Team Heroes cordially. Johnny was all better as Officer Jenny approved of his and his team's help.
"Let's go to the station! We will craft a plan there while I get ready and prepared. Pyrro, let's go!" Officer Jenny notified everyone helping and called her partner, "THANKS JOY! You've been a tremendous help, see you around!" She and Pyrro began walking towards the school's exit.
"You're most welcome! Please take care all of you! We will be here to help!" Nurse Joy and Scheeme said farewell and smiled.
"Alright kids! Go to your mom and don't stop being awesome! WE will be back as soon as possible!" Irving instructed and hugged his kids.
"Bye guys! Good luck and thank you for helping our dad!" Bee and Pierre said; then they and Bebe left for the cafeteria while the others made their exit out of the medical center and out of Powderstone School.
Officer Jenny, Top Ranger Irving, and Team Heroes arrived at the police station. Irving had asked his remaining team to stay behind at the museum and school and keep working regularly until further notice; after all, they shouldn't stop the exhibit because of a little crisis, thought Irving. He believed that just the six of them and their Pokémon were enough for this minor mission; they just have to get inside, investigate, find the others, and wait for the backup in case there appears to be many difficulties or villains. Officer Jenny agreed with Irving. She also had estimated a team of about five criminals or so to be behind this mayhem inside the ruins; she thought about how these crooks may also have comrades waiting to back up their allies so she recommended to be as discreet and cautious as possible once they are in. Officer Jenny suggested that instead of removing the rubble covering the ruins' entrance, they should use another access point because it was very likely that these ruffians may be securing the ruins' entrance from opponents. According to the rangers' detailed map of the ruins, a hidden ruins' entry may be accessible from a cave just outside the town and close to the ruins. If dug precisely, they will be able to find a way into the ruins' tunnels. They all agreed and Officer Jenny was all set. All of them left the station and made it to the said cave.
[Powderstone Caves/Monday Late Afternoon]
"If the blueprints and my intuition are correct, this is where there should be a hole and a stone cover which connects to the ruins' tunnels! Right here!" Officer Jenny declared and pointed down while looking at her AirWatch's holographic map. The cave was naturally dark but they had brought flashlights and other tools with them. Pyrro was also lightening up the area due to its natural fur's burst, "PY-RUFF! RUFF! PYRRO!", "Pyrro said this spot is indeed where we should excavate and find an entry!"
"If that's the case, come on out my friend!" said Irving while throwing a pokeball up in the air. A Pokémon came out, "ROAR! SAND! ROAR‼"
Everyone was amazed and thrilled, "A Silvesand!"
"That is SO COOL! You have a Silvesand, Irving!" Josh admired the Pokémon.
"An old friend who is always by my side since the day we both met!" disclosed Irving with a grin.
"Silvesand is a desert Pokémon; it actually inhabits hot and sandy areas, right?" commented Johnny.
"If I recall correctly, it's a ground-type Pokémon?" wondered Belen.
"You both are right!" said Irving, "But it is also a steel type Pokémon!"
"WOW" Team Heroes were impressed.
"Let's see…" Johnny got his PokeDEX App ON and pointed the camera to Silvesand.
[POKEDEX:
064) Silvesand – The Desert Wildcat Pokémon [GROUND – STEEL]
"The final evolution of Arenato; Silvesand usually leave their litter/nest once they have evolved. They are solitary species that go on with their life to get stronger, find a mate, and find a place where they could mark as their territory and create a family. They prefer hot, dry, and desert areas, but they can adapt to most habitats. They are nocturnal hunters and prefer to prey on insect-type Pokémon or Asphalcon's eggs. Their fur is extremely tough and persistent to any type of ground; they are capable to excavate the most solid layers of bedrock due to their long, sharp, and steel-like claws and fur. Some people compare Silvesand's fur to thousands of steel needles, but harmless if caressed correctly."
POSSIBLE ATTACKS: Earth Power/Metal Claw/Flash Cannon/Dig]
"…groovy! What an awesome Pokémon!" asserted Johnny.
"Silvesand, could you please clear this area covered in soil? There is a stone cover down here that will lead us to the ruins!" guided Irving, "Use Dig!"
Silvesand used Dig. It cleared out the upper layer of the underground entrance; then it decided to use Dig once more…
- BOOM! BOOM! -
"AAAHHH‼" Everyone went down. Besides burrowing an entry to the ruins' tunnels, Silvesand accidentally destroyed the stone cover that enclosed the pit and everyone, including itself, caved in.
-Coughing- "Is everyone alright?" asked Irving preoccupied.
Everyone was in a bit of pain, coughing, and shaking off the dust, "We are fine…"
"sand…roar…sand…" Silvesand was apologizing.
Irving chuckled softly, "Guess we overdid it…sorry everyone!"
"It's alright…please Irving and Silvesand, we need to be careful. We don't want to get any attention or get injured, please!" chided Officer Jenny with respect, "Are you alright, Pyrro?"
"PY-RUFF! RUFF!" Pyrro was okay.
"I'm glad! Could you please help us find Irving's team?" said Officer Jenny while letting Pyrro smell and pick up on the missing team's scent. "PY-RUFF! PYRRO! RUFF!" Pyrro began sniffing the ground and leading the way. Everyone followed.
- Meanwhile…
"How is the equipment and radar, doctor? I need to know in order to unfold a plan and command my troops. I know you are busy here at the moment, but I really need to know! Time is ticking!" A dark figure spoke behind a woman wearing a long white lab coat, a female masquerade mask, a white blouse, and black dress pants. These two individuals were in front of a mobile big computer used to monitor and analyze the layers of the caves, the ruins' geology and topography, and also figure out the whole map of the ruins, including the famous "gem fortress" where the legendary Pokémon may sleep; these computers were also using power ultrasound…
"I'm halfway done figuring out the whole outline of these caves and these ruins using the soundwaves…I've also input the data recollected by the Pokémon and the troops wondering the area…" The doctor explained, "I still need time to gather all the info we need to proceed the excavations so we can meet our goals: finding and catching the legendary Pokémon and collect all the precious stones this Pokémon discards!" -Malicious Giggle-
He seemed upset; he looked at his AirWatch and said, "Don't take too long! We have a deadline and I'm pretty sure Officer Jenny and the Pokémon Rangers won't take long to get in here and "surprise" us…so you need to accelerate the process! It's an order!" The mysterious man demanded.
"YES, COMMANDER!" The doctor began inputting computer codes in order to accelerate the machine and finish the map.
The commander left the computer room and made his way to a dungeon close by. There, two individuals accompanied by a Pokémon were on lookout duty as there were cells inside this dark dungeon. Irving's team and their Pokémon have been captive and kept there.
"Are they going to continue being fools and not cooperate with US?!" The commander yelled.
"COMMANDER! SIR, welcome!" The trio saluted their boss.
"That's a yes, sir!" A young man said.
"They told me they rather eat dirt than to work with criminals trying to awaken the legendary Pokémon! The audacity of these idiots! What should we do, boss?" A young lady expressed.
"ALRIGHT! ALRIGHT! ENOUGH! I heard enough…" The commander was disappointed yet uninterested to make them talk; he and his team already had their gadgets working and don't need these researchers to tell them the layout of the ruins and the entrance to the gem fortress. He does need them to be put, quiet, and not interfere with them. "I need to distress…come out, my Pokémon subordinate…" An unidentified Pokémon came out. "Rugggguhrrru" it spoke.
"Commander?" The trio were confused.
"I want you to leave us alone! My Pokémon and I need some punching bags to train with and guess they are IT!"
The group of researchers and their Pokémon got nervous and scared; they were paralyzed in fear.
"I also need you to inform the others to be on guard and secure our perimeters, you three included! It might take a while until we can use our excavators and Pokémon to continue the mission…now GO! GET TO WORK!" yelled the commander, dismissed the three agents, and slammed the doors.
After a minute of silence, there was commotion and also grunts heard from inside. The trio got afraid and left the area in a rush; they had to do what they have been told to do, otherwise...
"It looks like we reached a dead end!" Team Heroes exclaimed wondering where they were.
"Pyrro, are you sure this is the way?" asked Officer Jenny.
Pyrro was sniffing really arduously trying to find the way, "PY-RUFF! PYRRO?" it got confused.
"Maybe this is the way but has been covered up!" deduced Irving, "what do you think Silvesand, my friend?"
- Sniff! Sniff! - "SAND! ROAR! ROAR‼"
"Affirmative!" concluded Irving.
"What's the deal?" Team Heroes asked earnestly.
"Silvesand says there's something on the other side of this wall…" Irving looked at his map, "But the map shows there's nothing there…Mmm…it actually tells me this is a dead end…UH?!"
Silvesand used Metal Claw, "SAND! ROAR!" - Boom! Boom! Boom! -
"WHAT HAPPENED?!" Everyone was shocked and coughing.
"ROAR! SAND! ROAR!" Silvesand looked at everyone puzzled while pointing the way.
- Soft Chuckle - "Guess my friend really wanted to show us the way! My apologies!" declared Irving while shaking off the dust off his clothes, "Next time give us a warning, pal…"
"Roar? Sand? Roar?" agreed Silvesand not understanding what he did wrong.
"PROFESSOR! SILVESAND!" yelled Officer Jenny as she was bothered, "You two need to be careful! Again, we don't need to make too much noise nor being spotted!"
"YES, Jenny! Will do!" Irving and Silvesand bowed apologetically.
…
"Did you two hear that?" The young crook asked his comrades. He began to look around the caves.
"I did! I certainly heard a boom!" affirmed the young misled lady.
"It came from over there!" The Pokémon perceived the earth vibrations using its psychic powers and it also sensed the energy of several souls toward the direction it was pointing.
"Let's check it out! We need to protect our base!" The lady commanded and began marching towards the location of the boom. The other two members followed suit.
…
"Pyrro says is this way! Where the others are being captive!" explained Officer Jenny while stealthily rushing to the crime scene. Pyrro was leading the way. Everyone was following when suddenly…
- BUMP! - "AH‼" groaned Officer Jenny and the young lady rebel.
"UH? WHO ARE YOU?!" Irving and Team Heroes asked all surprised and concerned.
The lady got up and joined her comrades, then she said…
- Team Exo's Motto Soundtrack Plays:
"Get ready to be terrified!"
"Our powers will agonize!"
"To keep all the treasures of Pokémon history!"
"To end all our enemies until they're just a story!"
"To control the world with force and influence!"
"To mold the minds with our rules and intelligence!"
"It's Artemis!"
"I'm Charon!"
"And Sunlix too!"
"We are Team EXO! Controlling all minds!" - Does a triangle with hands –
"Give up to us now or lose your lives!" – Does an OK with hands –
"That's US, ALRIGHT!" – Doing an evil cackle –
"TEAM EXO‼" yelled Team Heroes in disbelief.
"Team EXO?" Irving and Officer Jenny wondered. "Are these the villains you guys told me about who have been committing misdeeds around Fhranisa?" wondered Irving.
"YEAH! That's them, but they are a different team this time!" confirmed Team Heroes.
"Did that Pokémon talk too?!" asked Irving all surprised and intrigued with passion; Officer Jenny was also amazed and curious.
"Moonlix?!" shouted Team Heroes wondering if that was Moonlix.
"MOONLIX? HOW DARE YOU?!" The Pokémon yelled and got upset.
"UH?" Team Heroes were confused.
"That Pokémon talks!" Irving and Officer Jenny were appalled. Their Pokémon were on guard as they didn't trust this Pokémon's vibe.
"Here we go…" said Charon, a bit annoyed yet not surprised of his Pokémon teammate.
"HOW DARE YOU COMPARE ME TO MY TWIN BROTHER?! You must know that I AM the best twin of the two of us! I AM the most powerful! I AM the most beautiful! I AM…" The Pokémon ranted.
"SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP, SUNLIX!" Artemis yelled and commanded.
"ALRIGHT! I'll shut up…"
"Look what we have here! If it isn't Officer Jenny and Top Ranger Beatles…" said Artemis while being defensive and prepared for anything, "what a perfect opportunity!"
"What's your plan this time, Artemis?!" asked Charon ready for instructions.
"It doesn't matter!" Officer Jenny spoke, "You three are under arrest for trespassing, kidnapping, criminal desecration, and Pokémon cruelty!" yelled Jenny upset and ready to take them down.
"PY-RUFF! RUFF! PYRRO‼" Pyrro was barking defensively and in a threatening tone.
"DON'T THINK SO!" shouted Artemis and interrupted Officer Jenny, "You see, we have been ordered to prevent any pests like you to interfere with our commander and sabotage our ultimate mission!"
"SO! WE will stop you, Officer Jenny and company, right here! Right now!" declared Charon. Sunlix chuckled and agreed.
"We need to battle these guys! They will also tell us where their commander is once we are done with them, understood?" Officer Jenny suggested but then,
"PSYCHIC!" Sunlix used Psychic on Silvesand and threw it against Pyrro. They both collided with each other, Pyrro getting hurt the most. "POKE! POKE…"
"PYRRO!"
"SILVESAND!"
"Guys, we need to help! Josh, stay close to us and be on alert!" directed Francis; then he threw a pokeball up in the air, "Markitty! I need you, pal!" "MAR! MEOW! MAR‼"
"Chickleaf! Please help us out!" Belen released Chickleaf. "CHICK! CHICK!"
"Lil guy, we need your assistance!" Johnny released Rodemart. "RODE! RODEMART! RODE!"
"Is that so?!" yelled Artemis and she also took a pokeball out and released her Pokémon. Charon followed suit and his Pokémon, Chirop, was out.
"MMON! URK! URK! MMON!" A Pokémon spoke.
"CHI! CHI! ROP! ROP!" A Chirop said.
"That's a Camelurk, guys!" pointed out Josh.
"Indeed! Look out for its ground type attacks, everyone!" exclaimed Irving while checking on Silvesand and aiding Pyrro, "Are you good, friend?" he asked.
"SAND! ROAR! ROAR!" Silvesand was alright, but was worried about Pyrro.
"Pyrro…how are you feeling?" asked Officer Jenny all concerned due to Pyrro's prior injuries.
"Py…ruff…py…rro…" Its front legs and paws got hurt again when Silvesand landed abruptly on it. Officer Jenny got a potion out of her waist bag, some bandages, and a healing pomade.
"We'll cover you while you care for Pyrro! Don't worry, Jenny!" declared Irving, "Silvesand, use Metal Claw!" Silvesand used Metal Claw to stop Sunlix.
"You gotta do better than that!" revealed Sunlix and then it used Counter. Silvesand's attack was repelled and it did some damage to Silvesand.
"Silvesand, stand your ground!" commanded Irving worried.
"Chirop, use Wing Attack!" said Charon.
"Camelurk, use Feint Attack!" ordered Artemis.
"Watch out, lil guy!" Rodemart was able to avoid Wing Attack.
"Again, Wing Attack on that little chick Pokémon!" insisted Charon.
Chirop used Wing Attack on Chickleaf. It is super effective.
"CHICK! CHICKLEAF!" Chickleaf got hit.
"Oh-no! Chickleaf!" Belen cried and then ran towards Chickleaf.
Francis got distracted by Chirop's movements that didn't notice Camelurk sneaking up behind Markitty and then it landed a sucker punch style headbutt; "MAR! MEOW! MARKITTY!" Markitty fell to the ground.
"Markitty! NO!" exclaimed Francis a bit distress.
Johnny and Rodemart met up with Belen and Chickleaf, which was a bit injured, and began to formulate a plan. Francis grabbed Markitty, joined his team, and all of them retreated slowly to Irving's location.
"They're strong…" Team Heroes concluded and asked, "What should we do, Irving? Officer Jenny?"
Irving and Officer Jenny were studying the situation. Officer Jenny was worried about her Pyrro's conditions more than anything but their safety was primordial as well. Silvesand was standing still on guard waiting for Irving's commands.
"If we work together, I truly believe we can stop them!" declared Irving and then looked at Officer Jenny waiting for her support; she nodded after confirming Pyrro is good to go.
"RIGHT! What's the plan, Irving?!" Team Heroes and Officer Jenny solicited.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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