Chapter 59 Meet Gearic
After getting out of the cave, they are in awe at the sight of the huge ice land in front of them. They also notice some Swinub and Piloswine as they quickly record them. Those Pokemon reminds Ash of Dawn's, and he just hopes that there is a Mamoswine somewhere they can do with ease.
Swinub's Research Tasks: Number caught:1,3,6,12,25 Number of heavy specimens caught:1,2,5,7,10 Number you've caught without being spotted:1,2,4,6,10 Number defeated:1,2,4,10,15 Times you have seen it use Ice Shard:1,3,6,12,25 Times you've given it food:1,3,5,7,10 Number you've evolved:1,2,3 Investigated Swinub's supposed special skill:1
Hisui Dex Entry No.212 Swinub: The Pig Pokemon: Ice- and Ground-type. Swinub excels at sniffing out mushrooms buried beneath grass or snow. Since ancient times, the people of Hisui have often relied upon this skill.
Piloswine's Research Tasks: Number caught:1,2,4,10,15 Number of heavy specimens caught:1,2,3,5,7 Number defeated:1,3,6,12,25 Number of you've defeated with Grass-type moves:1,2,5,10,20 Times you have seen it use Ancient Power:1,3,6,12,25 Number of different forms you've obtained:2
Hisui Dex Entry No.213 Piloswine: The Swine Pokemon: Ice- and Ground-type. Evolve from Swinub at LV:33. The long fur of this Pokémon covers its eyes, ears, and even limbs, allowing Piloswine to resist harshly frigid conditions. The Pokémon's white tusks can be used to defeat its enemies.
"There are even Snover and Abomasnow here in this area as well..." Serena says in awe.
"Yeah." Ash says.
Snover's Research Tasks: Number caught:1,3,6,12,25 Number of large specimens caught:1,2,5,7,10 Number defeated:1,2,4,10,15 Number of you've defeated with Fire-type moves:1,2,4,6,10 Times you have seen it use Powder Snow:1,3,6,12,25 Number of different forms you've obtained:2 Number you've evolved:1
Hisui Dex Entry No.217 Snover: The Frosted Tree Pokémon: Grass- and Ice-type. One is likely to encounter this Pokémon while out in the snow. There are stories of Snover appearing in human settlements but doing no harm—rather, they bond with the children.
Abomasnow's Research Tasks: Number caught:1,2,4,10,15 Number of alpha specimens caught:1 Number defeated:1,3,6,12,25 Number of you've defeated with Fire-type moves:1,2,5,10,20 Times you have seen it use Blizzard:1,3,6,12,25 Times you have seen it use Wood Hammer:1,3,8,20,40 Times you've seen it use a strong style move:1,3,10,30,70 Number of different forms you've obtained:2
Hisui Dex Entry No.218 Abomansow: The Frosted Tree Pokemon: Grass- and Ice-type. Evolve from Snover at LV:40. A powerful Pokémon that can split huge boulders with ease. Dislikes associating with others and chooses to live quietly deep within the mountains, playing with the snow.
Just then, an ice beam shoots at Ash, causing him to be frozen. Adaman notices that it is a Glalie's work and he says, "A Glalie?"
"Ash!" Serena quickly has Typhlosion use Flamethrower to melt the Pokemon, Ash falls to the ground and says, "Only this Pokemon would greet me like this..."
The Glalie hovers to Ash and gives him a nuzzle, Ash says, "Even you have come here to help us out, huh? Glalie?"
"You mean even this Glalie is yours?" Serena asks.
"Yeah, he was a prankster." Ash says. "But welcome back."
Glalie nods as the Poke Ball has become the ancient one, and Ash recalls it to also research some data about it.
Glalie's Research Tasks: Number caught:1,3,6,12,25 Number of heavy specimens caught:1,2,5,7,10 Number of alpha specimens caught:1,2,3 Number defeated:1,3,8,20,40 Number of you've defeated with Steel-type moves:1,2,6,12,25 Times you have seen it use Ice Fang:1,3,8,20,40 Times you have seen it use Crunch:1,3,6,12,25 Times you've seen it use a strong style move:1,2,4,10,15 Times you've stunned it by using items:1,2,3,4,5
Hisui Dex Entry No.206 Glalie: The Face Pokemon: Ice-type. Evolve from Snorunt at LV:42. It covers its body with an armor of ice harder than steel. Uses its breath to freeze prey, which it then devours as if they were frozen desserts.
Finally arrive at Avalugg's Legacy, Ash and Serena are surprised to see a man doing some squats in front of large ice, and Irida decides to greet her teacher as they meet with each other and talks. Adaman says, "Well, that was a real slog, fighting through those miserable icy winds to reach this desolate bit of nowhere. Well done, us."
After Irida is done, she introduces, "This gentleman is Avalugg's warden and my most honorable teacher, Gaeric. So show some respect, Adaman!"
The man suddenly roars, "Let's begin with some proper introductions! I am Gaeric. I serve as one of the Pearl Clan's wardens. And you two must be Ash and Serena, right? Of the Galaxy Team?"
"We are." Ash says.
"Answer me this, would you? On what grounds do you come here seeking to quell Lord Avalugg?" Gaeric asks.
"He's in a frenzy, and we want to save him." Serena says.
"That leads to my next question: What is wrong with him being frenzied?" Gaeric asks.
"Are you serious about that question? Frenzied Pokemon could trouble others, including you and me." Ash says.
"Our mighty Lord of the Tundra, Avalugg, has done nothing to trouble any person or Pokemon!" Gearic yells.
"Sir! Please try to keep your cool!" Irida tries to calm him down. "For now, indeed. Avalugg's causing no trouble. But aren't we also duty-bound to free our people from living in fear that such a colossal Pokemon might begin to wreak havoc at any moment?"
"We are. There's certainly some logic to that. But if that is what you hope to accomplish, then we must judge whether these children are up to the task!" Gaeric says. "Who cares about grandstanding? Let's get to battling!"
Just then, a Glalie and a Froslass appear on the field, and he says, "My musculature is as hard as unyielding as ice! Think you can break through?!"
"We can." Ash says as they go with Glalie and Typhlosion. Glalie uses Crunch to defeat Froslass, and Typhlosion is using Flamethrower to defeat Glalie. But both of them manage to deal some damage to them by using Iron Head and Shadow Ball, which almost defeat both of them.
"Outstanding! I'm tough as an iceberg, but you smashed me through and through! I suppose you all can get on with it now. These ones' all right!" Gaeric says.
Irida smiles and says, "Thank you, Sir! Some may still have their doubts about strangers like Ash and Serena, but I'll vouch for them!"
"Then if you insist on quelling Avalugg's frenzy, you'll want to claim some of that Eternal Ice he likes and bring it to my lord's seat. Good luck!"
Adaman says, "Eternal Ice, is it? For that, you'll have to be able to fly - which means you need Braviary. Long story short: you've got to seek out a young lady named Sabi!"
"Tell the long story long! You're not saving any time if we waste it puzzling out what you mean!" Irida says.
"Isn't Avalugg one of the Pearl Clan's lords? Seems a bit odd for me to do the talking..." Adaman retorts back.
Ash and Serena are processing the information, which means both Avalugg and Braviary might have new forms in the Hisui Region, and they can't wait to see them.
"But fine. Listen up: This Eternal Ice stuff can be found atop Avalugg's Legacy here." Adaman shows the giant ice in front of them. "But to get there, you'll need my clan's help. Not even Sneasler can climb this surface, let alone a person, like you or me. You're going to have to approach by air - with Braviary's help."
"Gaeric once managed to climb nearly to the top of Avalugg's Legacy, I'll have you know." Irida says. "He says he made it to within six feet of the top. Might makes right - or at least height!"
"So we need to get to the top by having Braviary's help, and that Sabi is the Diamond Clan Warden who looks over Braviary?" Serena asks.
"And, uh, about Sabi...How do I put this? Even when she's not flying with Braviary, she's got her head in the clouds. Well, you'll understand once you meet her. Head toward Snowpoint Temple, and you'll probably come across her sooner or later."
"Snowpoint Temple!" Ash gasps a little, as he knows for sure that is where Regigigas lives. But he knows for sure that Snowpoint Temple is underground in the modern time, does that mean they can see the whole building in their own eyes...
"Wha-?!" Just then, large winds blow through them as they notice a girl with the pink-colored Braviary on top of the ice.
"Sabi!" Adaman gasps.
"My clairvoyance told me...that I'd lead you on a chase!" The girl named Sabi says. "Think you can reach me?"
"I see what you meant about Sabi...But why would she be up there?" Irida asks.
"Seems you better focus on pursuing Warden Sabi. And let me focus on my workout while I still can." Gearic says as he goes back to doing squats.
Ash and Serena nod as they use Wyrdeer to climb up the ice to find Sabi. Sabi turns around to face them and she says, "Hello, my name is Sabi! Nice to meet you, Ash and Serena!"
"Yeah, same to you as well." Serena says.
"I've heard about you two. You're super talented, right? I bet you're gonna be fun to play with!" Sabi says. "I know why you're here, too! You want Braviary's help so you can quell Avalugg's frenzy, don't you? Well, you'll get it...if you can catch me first!"
"What do you mean by catching you? You're here, right?" Serena asks.
Just then, Sabi jumps into the air with Braviary catching her, then she says, "Let's go, Braviary!"
As they fly away, Ash groans, "This is not going to be easy, huh? We have to chase after her...as she has Braviary to help her get away from us?"
"And I thought she was the member of the Diamond Clan, this is just wasting a lot of time...I think we have no other choice. Where did she go?" Serena asks.
"Over to that direction to the Icebound Falls!" Ash says as the two of them leave. Irida says, "Should we follow them?"
"We should, I want to make sure that Sabi is not going to put them at risks." Adaman sighs as they chase after Ash and Serena.
Here is a new chapter, and as you can see, they manage to meet Gearic and persuade him to reveal the ingredients for the balms. Now they are going to chase after Sabi so that they can use Braviary's help. I hope you like this chapter and we will see if they can catch up to Sabi.