Alicia and Hilda flew by on their bikes as they raced to the next town. The gust of wind being brought up by how fast Alicia and Hilda were going caused leaves to be picked up and blown around in the air. I am going to beat you there said Hilda as she overtook Alicia on the bike. Not if I have anything to say about it said Alicia.

Alicia began pedaling harder on the bike and now both Alicia and Hilda were neck and neck in the race. Alicia and Hilda saw the finish line coming up fast. It is almost over with me as the victor said Hilda. It is never over until it is over said Alicia. As the two of them crossed the finish line Hilda just slightly edged out Alicia for the victory.

The two girls crossed the finish line with Hilda just managing to win the race. Alicia and Hilda slowed down on their bikes after crossing the finish line and had officially entered the town. Alicia and Hilda came to a stop and were breathing heavily. Looks like I won this time said Hilda as she breathed heavily. Yup looks like you did said Alicia also breathing heavily.

Alicia reached into her bag and pulled out two fresh waters and handed one to Hilda. Here drink up. Hilda took the fresh water and began drinking it while Alicia did the same thing. It was quiet for the next minute as Hilda and Alicia finished drinking their water. That was quite refreshing said Alicia. That hit the spot said Hilda.

Alicia and Hilda began to think about where to go next. So, what now asked Hilda? I guess we can go to the gym first said Alicia. All right, let us get going then said Hilda. Alicia and Hilda pedaled slowly to the gym which was the first building directly in front of the other entrance to the town.

We are here Alicia said we should go ahead and put the bikes away. Alicia and Hilda put their bikes away into their bags and went inside. Hello, are you here looking for the gym leaders said the person sitting down at the desk near the entrance? Yea, I am here for that. Great go right on through the gym leaders are waiting for another challenger.

Alicia and Hilda walked all the way to the back of the building where the gym leaders were sitting down talking. Alicia approached the three gym leaders sitting down in their chairs. Hi, I am Alicia I would like to have a match with you three. All three of the gym leaders looked up and looked at Alicia straight in the eye. So, you are our next challenger eh said Cilan.

That is correct said Alicia. All right then what was your first starter Pokémon asked Chili. Well, see I am not exactly from around here said Alicia. Oh, okay then so if you did not choose a unnova starter then I guess all three of us must battle you said Chili. You ever tried a triple battle before asked Cress?

A triple battle huh well no I never have said Alicia. Then I will explain how it works said Cress. You send out three Pokémon and must give commands to all of them. It is straightforward nothing else to it. Alrighty then, I guess we shall see how you three are in battle said Alicia.

The three gym leaders got up from their chairs and walked onto the field while Alicia took her place on the other side of the field. Each of the three gym leaders took out a poke ball from their waist. All right go lillipup said all three gym leaders together as their Pokémon came out onto the field. Three lillipup asked Alicia to herself.

I got a plan to counter all three of them. Alicia reached into her bag and pulled out three poke balls. Go, Machamp, Cobalion, and Mienshao said Alicia as she threw the poke balls out onto the field. The leaders looked shocked to see such powerful Pokémon standing before them. This trainer is serious said Chili. Especially with such powerful Pokémon in front of us.

Do you really think we can win this thing asked Cress? I do not think we stand a chance against her said Cilan. But it is our duty as gym leaders to accept the challengers request for a fight. All right lillipup use bite on machamp said all three gym leaders at the same time. So, they are all going for the same Pokémon then said Alicia.

Alright Machamp get ready for the attack. Use low kick on the lead lillipup. Lillipup leaped forward trying to bite machamp but a low kick from machamp hit the lillipup hard. As the lillipup went flying backwards it landed on it is four legs again ready to strike. The two other lillipup leaped toward machamp but Alicia had a surprise for them.

Alright Cobalion use sacred sword and Mienshao use hi jump kick said Alicia. Cobalion ran in front of machamp and used sacred sword on the attacking lillipup. The attacking lillipup took a hit and tumbled backwards onto the field and lillipup was out of the fight. The last lillipup in line to attack machamp took a direct hit from Mienshao's high jump kick and knocked it out. The last lillipup was still trying to stand up and continue but eventually fell to the ground and was defeated.

Lillipup return said the three gym leaders together as they recalled their Pokémon into their poke balls. Well, Alicia you command Pokémon so gracefully and with such skill said Cress. But it is not over yet for us three said all the gym leaders together as their next Pokémon came out onto the field. Pansear, Pansage and Panpour all came out onto the field.

All right I will stick with what I have out on the field right now said Alicia. Alright Alicia here we go said the gym leaders. Pansear, Pansage, and Panpour use vine whip, incinerate, and water gun on all three Pokémon. Pansear closed in on Machamp while Pansage and Panpour attacked Cobalion and Mienshao. Now use your moves said the gym leaders.

Pansear landed a vine whip attack on machamp who took it like it was absolutely nothing at all. Cobalion and Mienshao just absorbed Pansage and Panpour's attack also like it was nothing at all. Machamp use karate chop, Cobalion use sacred sword, and Mienshao use high jump kick said Alicia. All three of Alicia's Pokémon hit their intended target and all three of the gym leaders Pokémon were defeated.

Pansear, Pansage, and Panpour return said all three gym leaders as they recalled their Pokémon back into their poke balls. Wow, Alicia just destroyed us all at once. Alright Machamp, Cobalion, and Mienshao return to me said Alicia as she recalled her Pokémon back into the poke balls. All three of you did great today I will make sure to thank you properly later.

Alicia walked over to the gym leaders and stopped in front of them. All right you beat us. Here you are the next gym badge in unnova said Cress as he handed Alicia the gym badge. All right I got another gym badge said Alicia as she held it up in the air in celebration. Alicia put the gym badge in her badge case.

Thanks for the match said Alicia. I will be going now. Come on Hilda let head to the Pokémon center. Alicia and Hilda walked out of the building and toward the Pokémon center which happened to be right next door. Alicia and Hilda walked into the Pokémon center and Alicia went to Nurse Joy to ask for healing.

Excuse me Nurse Joy, I need my Pokémon healed please said Alicia. All right I will take your Pokémon for the moment. Alicia handed Nurse Joy her poke balls. Nurse Joy took them and put them on the machine healing them. Here you are your Pokémon are all good to go again.

Alicia took back her poke balls and thanked Nurse Joy. Alicia turned to Hilda and started a conversation. So, now that that is done is there anything else interesting to see while we are here asked Alicia? There is the dream yard nearby here said Hilda. What is there to see in the dream yard asked Alicia?

Not a whole lot said Hilda. It is just a place that I think was abandoned a long time ago. I do not think they ever finished building it. Well, it does not sound all that interesting then said Alicia. That is it for this town then.

Well, do you want to head back to Castelia City and head off from there? Sure, we can head back to Castelia City and head to the next town from there said Hilda. Why don't we ask my Flygon for a ride there said Alicia? That seems like a clever idea said Hilda.

Alicia reached into her bag and pulled out a poke ball. All right let us step outside before we let Flygon loose. Alicia and Hilda stepped outside the Pokémon center and into the town. All right go Flygon Alicia said as she tossed a poke ball into the air. Flygon emerged from the poke ball and turned to look at Alicia.

Flygon, can you fly us to Castelia City and by us, I mean me and Hilda. Flygon nodded at Alicia. Alicia and Hilda were preparing to get on Flygon when suddenly everything went quiet. The only thing happening in the town was the wind blowing leaves around nothing else was going on. Alicia looked around and did not see anything but could sense a powerful presence.

Hilda it is happening again Alicia said. The powerful presence is back again and whatever or whoever it is remarkably close to us. I can sense it too said Hilda. Alicia was stunned that Hilda could also sense the powerful presence. You feel it too then said Alicia.

Alicia and Hilda checked their surroundings. I do not see anything yet said Hilda. So, Alicia has won another gym badge then huh. It will not be long before she will have all the gym badges of this region said the unknown figure. With that the unknown figure ran off in the opposite direction and disappeared from Alicia and Hilda.

Things began to go back to normal when the unknown figure finally left the area. Everything is going back to normal said Alicia. I do not feel the powerful presence anymore. Alicia and Hilda turned to look at each other. What was that asked Hilda?

That is the presence I felt before said Alicia. I am stunned you could feel it too. Still, we do not have any answers as to what is going on. Maybe when the time is right, we will get our answers. Alicia and Hilda noticed someone nearby.

Hey, Hilda, what is up shouted the unknown girl who was approaching them. Hilda looked surprised to see someone she knew approaching her. Rosa it is great to see you again said Hilda. Rosa stopped in front of Hilda. Hey, it is great to see you too said Hilda.

How have you been Hilda? I have not seen you around in a while. Yes I have been moving around unnova a lot said Hilda. I am still here in unnova though. Alicia who was standing there listening to the conversation unfold was unsure of who this girl Rosa was.

Rosa turned to look at Alicia. Hi, I am Rosa Hilda's friend in unnova. Hi, I am Alicia I am from the Sylon region. Both Alicia and Rosa looked at each other and smiled. Well, it is great to meet another friendly face.

So, Alicia are you here just to visit or are you here for something else asked Rosa? I am here for the gym challenge said Alicia. Is it going well for you asked Rosa? It is I just got my third gym badge said Alicia. Great you are moving right along then said Rosa.

Hey, we are heading out to Castelia City if you want to come with us said Alicia. Sure, I would like to come with you and Hilda said Rosa. All right, get on Flygon here and we can head out. All three girls boarded Flygon and Flygon flew off into the sky. Not long after all three girls had arrived at Castelia City.

Flygon found a spot on the ground and touched down gently. All three girls got off Flygon. Thanks for the lift, Flygon you can return to your poke ball now said Alicia. Flygon headed back into its poke ball. All right, we should head up to the next route said Hilda. It is up the street this way.

Do you have a bike Rosa asked Alicia? Yes, thankfully I do said Rosa as she pulled out her bike from the bag. Great all three of us will head there on our bikes said Alicia. All three girls pulled out their bikes from their bags and started up the street.

As the three girls pedaled up the street they were taken in by the big buildings to the left and right of them. It is cool to see the city this way huh. It sure is said Rosa. All three girls came to the entrance to the next route and continued through the gate onward.

So, when we get there, I am going to head to the gym said Alicia. All right can we come with you asked Hilda? Sure, if you want too said Alicia. Hilda I was thinking that me and you could catch up a bit said Rosa. Okay Rosa, we can do that said Hilda.

There is a place I want to try out it is the clothing store next to the musical building. I know what you are talking about it is a place that just opened recently said Rosa. I would like to try that place out and see what they have. All right, so that settles it said Hilda. Me and Rosa are going to check out the clothing store while Alicia is going to try for her next gym badge.

We can all meet up later once we are done said Alicia. The three girls had pedaled their bikes for about fifteen minutes before finally reaching the gate to Nimbasa City. As the three girls entered Nimbasa City nothing particularly interesting happened. It felt just like any other city they had visited before.

Alright, Alicia the gym is over near the big Ferris wheel at the carnival said Rosa. Thanks Rosa, I am going to head over there right now said Alicia. Alicia broke off from her friends and headed into the carnival looking for the gym. Alicia found the gym without any problem since it was exactly where Rosa said it was.

Alicia put her bike back in her bag and headed inside the gym. Alicia looked around for the gym leader and eventually found Elesa at the back of the gym. Excuse me, you must be the gym leader Elesa correct asked Alicia. That is me said Elesa. I would like to challenge you to a match for your gym badge said Alicia.

Sure, I have not had a fight in two days lets go for it said Elesa. You are already standing on the field so well each take up one side. Alicia and Elesa took their spots on the field. Alright, let's start this fight with Emolga said Elesa as she sent her Pokémon from its poke ball out onto the field. All right, so an electric and flying type then Alicia said to herself.

I got the perfect counter to that with my steelix. Alicia pulled the poke ball containing steelix from her bag. All right, go steelix. Steelix came out of the poke ball ready to fight. Geese, steelix just topples over me completely.

Anyway, let us start this out with rockslide steelix. Steelix obeyed Alicia and launched a rockslide attack toward Emolga. Emolga, dodge it using double team said Elesa. Emolga created illusionary copies of itself hiding its true self from steelix temporarily.

Steelix's rockslide was tough for Emolga to dodge even when Emolga was using double team. A rockslide attack from steelix found the real Emolga and hit it hard crushing it beneath a boulder. Emolga no said Elesa! Emolga lay there on the field underneath a small rock and was knocked out. Emolga return.

Impressive challenger you easily saw right through the double team attack and capitalized on it. But this is not over yet. Go Zebstrika! Zebstrika came out of its poke ball onto the field. Alright Zebstrika use flame charge. Zebstrika became cloaked with fire and headed right for steelix.

All right steelix, use dig said Alicia. Steelix did as commanded and dug a hole in the ground and leaped in. Zebstrika was unable to locate steelix and stopped running toward where steelix was losing its clocked fire attack. Zebstrika try and sense where it is and where it is going to come out said Elesa. Elesa knew that Zebstrika was in trouble.

Steelix was moving beneath the field when Alicia finally ordered Steelix to surface. Alright Steelix attack Zebstrika with dig said Alicia. Steelix leaped through the hole in the ground and hit Zebstrika right underneath it. The attack sent Zebstrika straight up in the air and Zebstrika came falling hard onto the field and was knocked out.

Zebstrika return to me said Elesa as she recalled him back to the poke ball. You are just absolutely destroying me in battle. Just who are you? My name is Alicia and that is all there is to say. Ok, Alicia, you are on track to win this one said Elesa as she sent another Emolga out onto the field.

All right, one more emolga to fight steelix said Alicia. Steelix let out a battle cry. Emolga use acrobatics on Steelix. Steelix hit them hard with hyper beam. Steelix charged up a powerful hyper beam attack ready for Emolga. Emolga then hit steelix with acrobatics but the attack did minor damage if any at all.

Now, Steelix use hyper beam on Emolga lets go said Alicia. Steelix unleashed a powerful hyper beam attack on Emolga blasting it all the way into a back wall of the gym. Emolga no said Elesa. Emolga hit the wall and was knocked out. Emolga return to me said Elesa as she put her Pokémon back into her poke ball.

Alright, Alicia, you win this gym badge. Elesa handed Alicia her fourth gym badge of the unnova region. Yes, I got my next gym badge said Alicia as she held it up in the air. Now to find Hilda and Rosa. Alicia left the gym to find her friends.

My friends said they would head to the clothing store near the musical. So, that is where they are at. Alicia saw a big building up the way a bit. It had a big sign that said musical on it. Alicia started walking toward the building that said musical.

When Alicia got there, she saw a building next door to the musical and went inside. Inside was a bunch of clothes for sale all over the place. Alicia noticed Hilda and Rosa over at one of the clothing racks, so she went over to the two and confronted them. Hey, what is up guys. Hey, Alicia did you win your next gym badge asked Hilda?

You bet I did said Alicia. Just four more gym badges to go and I will have all eight of them. So, did you find anything here worth buying? A few things but not anything that screams must buy this instant said Rosa. Same thing goes for me too said Hilda.

Well, are you already to go then asked Alicia? Yes, we are ready to go said both Hilda and Rosa. All right let us get going then said Alicia as the three friends all walked out of the clothing store. When they got there all three of the girls started a discussion with each other.

So, where do we all go from here asked Alicia? We need to head to the next town said Hilda. It is up the road from here and over the bridge. All three girls got on their bikes and began to pedal but stopped shortly afterward.

Everything went quiet and only the wind was still blowing. There were some leaves, but they got blown around by the wind and were the only thing still making a sound. Alicia it is back again the unknown figure said Hilda. Alicia sat on her bike but did not move or respond to Hilda.

Instead, Alicia listened closely and tried to figure out what was going on. Somewhere in Nimbasa City the unknown figure was watching Alicia. Alicia was certain she could pinpoint the direction in which the unknown figure was at. Suddenly Alicia figured out where the unknown figure was located.

This way guys hurry said Alicia. Alicia's friends pedaled their bikes and tried to follow Alicia as quick as they could, but Alicia was really moving to fast. Alicia turned the corner of the street up ahead and came face to face with the unknown figure. Both Alicia and the unknown figure were staring each other down face to face. Alicia broke the silence first.

Who are you asked Alicia? What do you want with me? Why are you following me? The unknown figure just looked at Alicia and did not say anything. The unknown figure then began to speak. That is none of your concern right now said the unknown figure.

In time the truth will be revealed. When that time comes you must be ready for it. That is all there is to say. The unknown figure then ran off into the shadows and escaped. Everything went back to normal after that. Alicia! Are you okay asked Hilda?

Alicia's friends came running up to find Alicia lost in deep thought. Alicia sat there on her bike trying to figure out what the unknown figure meant when he said, "in time the truth will be revealed". What does that even mean Alicia asked herself? Hey, earth to Alicia you there asked Hilda.

What, oh yes, I am here said Alicia as she turned her bike around to face her friends. What happened asked Rosa? I saw the unknown figure and he told me that in time the truth will be revealed said Alicia. What does that mean asked Hilda? I do not know said Alicia.

Anyway, let us get going again I got a gym battle to win. Alicia took off on her bike toward the next gym and was eager for the next battle. When Alicia got to the next gym, she found out it was a ground type gym. In I go said Alicia confidently as she walked into the gym. Alicia spotted an elevator that looked like it leads downwards into the ground below.

Alicia went over and pushed the button for the elevator, and it began taking her down below ground. When Alicia got there, she found clay waiting for the next challenger to come challenge him. I am looking for a battle said Alicia as she walked up to clay. Hmph, so you are the next challenger huh said clay. Let us see what you got.

Swampert, I choose you said Alicia as she released Swampert from his poke ball and out onto the field. All right, krokorok get out there said clay as he released his Pokémon out onto the field. Do you think because you have a type advantage over my Pokémon that you will prevail asked Clay? Oh, I know I will Alicia said.

Alright, Swampert use surf said Alicia. Krokorok dodge it and hit back with crunch said Clay. Swampert unleashed surf toward krokorok while krokorok jumped over swampert's surf and attempted to land a hit on Swampert with crunch. Swampert use earthquake on krokorok. Swampert used earthquake on krokorok and hit krokorok with massive damage knocking krokorok out.

Score one for me said Alicia. Hmph, I should have expected that from a Swampert said Clay. Now, excadrill go said Clay as he released his Pokémon out onto the field. All right, excadrill use bulldoze said Clay. Excadrill unleashed bulldoze toward Swampert, but Swampert was ready for it.

Alright, Swampert use surf once more said Alicia. Swampert put up a powerful surf attack that went right through the bulldoze attack of excadrill and straight onto excadrill knocking it out. Wow, that was my best Pokémon, and you took it out like it was nothing said Clay. All right, this last one is my last hope of winning said Clay.

Clay sent out palpitoad onto the field. Alright, Swampert switch out for me said Alicia as she recalled her Swampert to her poke ball. Go Serperior said Alicia as Serperior came out onto the field. Serperior lets start this off with leaf blade said Alicia. Palpitoad use muddy water said Clay.

Serperior moved like a blur and was so fast that palpitoad could not avoid the attack. Serperior's attack ended up cutting right through palpitoads muddy water and connected with palpitoad for a one hit knockout. Wow, you knocked my palpitoad out so quickly said Clay. I have never seen anything like it before. Clay walked over to Alicia and handed her the badge.

Alicia held up the fifth gym badge and celebrated with a victory then headed onto the elevator and back outside. Well, look at that one more gym down said Alicia. Now I need to head to the Pokémon center and heal up. Alicia scurried over to the Pokémon center and healed up her Pokémon. Thank you for waiting we healed up your Pokémon to full health.

We hope to see you again said Nurse Joy. Alicia then walked out of the Pokémon center wondering what to do next. What should I do now Alicia asked herself? Alicia thought to herself for a moment and decided just to go ahead to the next gym.

Alicia hopped on her bike and pedaled off to the next town. Lots of Pokémon on this route said Alicia to herself as she rode her bike down the path. All around her wild Pokémon were enjoying themselves by playing around and drinking from the stream of water nearby. As Alicia came close to the place where she needed to go to continue with her journey, she realized it was a cave.

Charge stone cave asked Alicia. This is where I need to go said Alicia as she pedaled her bike into the cave. While going through the cave it did not seem all that staticky to Alicia. Alicia had not noticed too many electric type Pokémon around her in fact not any at all. It all seems too quiet in here said Alicia.

Alicia continued pedaling her bike through the cave, but nothing really seemed to be going on inside the cave. Nothing is going to happen while I am here said Alicia. Finally, Alicia came to the exit of the cave and into the next town. When Alicia got into town it was raining. Ah great it is raining said Alicia as she hurried to find shelter.

Alicia noticed a Pokémon center ahead of her and hurried there however Alicia also made sure to fold up her bike and put it in the bag before she went in. When Alicia got inside the Pokémon center, she could finally dry herself off with a towel she had in her bag. Oh, man my beautiful red hair is now a mess said Alicia. I was only out there not even a minute, and I am already a mess.

Alicia sat down on a bench nearby and tried to fix her hair. As Alicia tried to fix her hair someone walked into the Pokémon center. When she walked into the Pokémon center her hair was also a mess just like Alicia's. Oh, my hair is now a mess said the girl. I guess I should sit down and fix it said the girl.

The girl looked around the room before her eyes landed on Alicia. Alicia looked at the girl and the girl looked back at her. On the girl's face was a look that said can I sit here, and Alicia nodded with a yes. The girl took a seat next to Alicia. Hi, my name is Skyla, and I am the local gym leader here.

Hi, Skyla, my name is Alicia, and I will be challenging your gym. Great I am looking forward to it said Skyla. Oh, look at the both of us trying to fix our hair said Alicia. We are in the same boat said Skyla. Yes, but it will be okay said Alicia.

So, Alicia are you from around here asked Skyla? No, I am from the sylon region said Alicia in reply. Oh, so an out of towner then said Skyla. I have never heard of the sylon region before. Yeah, I sailed here on a ship, and it took three days said Alicia.

That is not so bad said Skyla. I have not had an out of towner challenge my gym in a while. Looks like you will be the first one to do so in a while. Hey, it stopped raining said Alicia. Well, that did not last long said Skyla.

I am going to head over to my gym while I have the chance. I do not want it to start raining again since I just got done fixing my hair said Skyla. Skyla left the Pokémon center and headed to her gym. Alicia decided to follow. Alicia exited the Pokémon center and ran toward the gym eager for the forthcoming battle.

When Alicia got there, she had found out that Skyla had just returned to the gym and had just sat down only a minute or two before. Hey, Skyla I am here and ready to battle said Alicia. Sure, even though I just sat down a minute or two ago said Skyla. Skyla got up from where she was sitting and motioned for Alicia to follow her.

Alicia and Skyla walked over to the field and took up positions on opposite sides. All right, let's start this off with swoobat said Skyla as she released her Pokémon out onto the field. Alicia knew just the Pokémon to use against swoobat. Alicia grabbed her poke ball containing Manectric and released him onto the field.

Manectric start this off with thunderbolt said Alicia. Swoobat dodge it and then use psychic said Skyla. The thunderbolt attack caught swoobat off guard as it came out much faster than the swoobat could react. The thunderbolt attack then hit swoobat and swatted him right out of the sky before swoobat could even react and as a result swoobat was knocked out.

Wow, that attack came so quickly said Skyla as she recalled her Pokémon back into its poke ball. But we will fight until the end said Skyla as she sent out her swanna. No matter which Pokémon I send out they are all going to have a weakness to electric types Skyla thought to herself. Nonetheless it is my duty as gym leader to fight to the best of my abilities.

Alright, Manectric use another thunderbolt said Alicia. Swanna use aqua ring said Skyla. Swanna used aqua ring which allowed it to heal itself if it got hit. The thunderbolt attack by Manectric once again came at the enemy Pokémon so fast swanna could not react in time. Swanna was then hit by a powerful thunderbolt attack and was knocked out.

The aqua ring move did nothing as the attack proved too strong for swanna to survive. Swanna was recalled back into its poke ball by Skyla. Last Pokémon said Skyla as she sent out her unfezant. Okay Manectric you know what to do said Alicia. Unfezant use brave bird said Skyla.

Manectric use thunderbolt one last time said Alicia. The thunderbolt was discharged from Manectric and hit a fast-moving unfezant with perfect accuracy. Unfezant fell from the sky and was knocked out. Skyla recalled unfezant into its poke ball and then walked over to Alicia and handed her the badge. Wow, that Manectric put on a real show for us said Skyla.

I have never seen such a fast-moving electric attack before said Skyla. Alicia your Pokémon are really on a whole different level then mine. Thanks, Skyla, for the badge said Alicia and thanks for the compliments. Alicia then headed out of the gym and pulled out her bike. Next stop I will have me another badge said Alicia.

Alicia began riding her bike down the next route and then came to an obstacle in the road. Tall grass everywhere said Alicia. There is no way I can get through here with my bike so I will have to go on foot from here. Alicia put her bike away in her bag and began walking through the grass. The tall grass was soft to walk through, and it did not hurt Alicia too badly even though she had shorts on.

After walking through the grass Alicia came to a big mountain. I was not expecting a big mountain to be right here said Alicia. I mean I could not even see it from town which is surprising because its such a huge mountain. I guess I must go over this to continue my journey.

Alicia reached the mountain and saw stairs leading up into the mountain. Here I go up the mountain said Alicia. Alicia reached the entrance to the mountain and went inside. As Alicia continued through the mountain, she thought she saw something moving near some rocks. Alicia paused for a moment to look at the rocks.

A Pokémon emerged from behind the rocks. It was a teddiursa a Pokémon that is not from the unnova region. What is a teddiursa doing out here asked Alicia? Teddiursa looked at Alicia who and then ran back behind the rocks. Oh, it is okay teddiursa I am not here to hurt you said Alicia.

Teddiursa came back out from behind the rocks. It is okay teddiursa I want to be your friend said Alicia. Teddiursa walked over to Alicia and stood there. It is all right teddiursa I am not going to hurt you. So, teddiursa where is your mother asked Alicia?

Teddiursa pointed to another cave entrance off to the side. Do you mean she is in there? Teddiursa nodded yes. Can…we go and meet her asked Alicia? Teddiursa nodded yes and motioned for Alicia to follow.

Alicia followed teddiursa into the side entrance of the cave. Inside the cave was teddiursa's mother ursaring. Alicia noticed that ursaring did not appear to be feeling great. Ursaring was curled up into a ball holding its stomach and appeared to feel sick. Teddiursa looked at Alicia like he wanted Alicia to do something to help his mother.

Teddiursa walked over to his mother and began speaking to her. Teddiursa then came back to Alicia and tried to explain what he needed. Alicia knelt down to teddiursa's level and tried to figure out what he needed. Do you need medicine asked Alicia? Teddiursa nodded yes in reply.

What kind asked Alicia? Teddiursa shrugged its shoulders. You do not know asked Alicia? Teddiursa nodded yes. Well, lets have a look at Ursaring said Alicia as she walked over to his mother.

Alicia could see some purple bubbles coming up from a certain area of ursaring's body. Alicia knew immediately what this was. Ursaring was suffering from being poisoned. Okay, I know what the problem is said Alicia. I am no nurse joy, but I do have an understanding about what to do.

Alicia reached into her bag and pulled out an antidote. Here this will help your mother recover from being poisoned Alicia said to teddiursa. It should work immediately upon taking it. Do you want me to give it to her or do you want to do it teddiursa asked Alicia? Teddiursa shook its head no in response to Alicia's question.

Alright, I will do it then said Alicia. Alicia walked over to ursaring, Ursaring looked up at Alicia. Ursaring, I need you to take this said Alicia. It will get rid of your poison. Ursaring opened its mouth and Alicia poured the antidote inside.

Ursaring then swallowed the antidote. Ursaring's eyes opened wide as relief came pouring in. Ursaring cracked a smile as it looked at Alicia. There you go ursaring that should cure you said Alicia. Ursaring looked incredibly happy to finally be feeling better again.

Ursaring sat up and looked at Alicia. Ursaring put her paw on Alicia 's shoulder and looked at Alicia as if to say thank you. Alicia smiled back at ursaring and teddiursa looked happy too. So, ursaring, how did this happen asked Alicia?

Ursaring pointed to somewhere outside the cave and motioned for Alicia to follow. Ursaring got up and Alicia and teddiursa followed behind. Ursaring then led them outside the cave and into another area of the mountain. Alicia looked at ursaring who was pointing to a location ahead of them. Ursaring then continued toward where she was pointing.

Ursaring motioned for Alicia to stop. Alicia looked at ursaring and then looked ahead of her. Up ahead of her was a Pokémon she had not seen before. What is that asked Alicia? As the Pokémon got closer to Alicia, she could finally make out its features.

It is a big scorpion like creature with a purple hide. Alicia thought for a second about what it could be and then it finally came to her. It was a drapion and it did not look to happy to see her. A drapion said Alicia as she reached into her bag and pulled out a poke ball.

Alicia pulled out the poke ball and released her golem out of its poke ball and onto the field. Golem I need your help said Alicia. Golem let out a battle cry. That drapion is a vicious Pokémon and its not to pleased to see any of us said Alicia. Alicia motioned to ursaring and teddiursa to move away from the battle as she did not want to see them get hurt.

Ursaring and teddiursa moved to a safer distance out of range of the battle. Drapion started off the fight with shadow ball. A shadow ball attack came moving at a fast speed toward golem. Golem use rockslide said Alicia. Golem's rockslide and drapion's shadow ball collided on a collision course and exploded.

Drapion however took a bit of damage from the explosion but golem with its rock-hard hide managed to shrug it off like it was nothing. Now golem use earthquake sad Alicia. Drapion unleashed a cross poison attack in response. The ground began to shake, and earthquake hit drapion for a ton of damage while drapion's cross poison attack hardly scratched golem.

Drapion was seriously wounded by earthquake. Now Golem use rockslide one more time on drapion said Alicia. Golem unleashed rockslide on drapion hitting him and wounding him even further. Drapion was now half buried underneath a pile of rocks. Alright, I am going to try to catch this thing said Alicia.

Alicia reached into her bag and pulled out an ultra-ball and threw it at the drapion. Drapion went inside the ball and the ball began to shake. Two shakes went by and then the third one came, and the ball had stopped shaking. The ball then stopped moving as a red circle appeared on the poke ball signaling that the Pokémon was caught. Yes, we did it said Alicia I got myself a new Pokémon!

Golem looked happy that there was a new addition to the party. Alicia walked over to the poke ball and picked it up and put it in her bag. Alicia then turned to golem and thanked him for his help. Ursaring and teddiursa had seen the whole thing and came running over to Alicia. Teddiursa and ursaring let out a cry of happiness.

Everyone was now happy. Alicia turned to Ursaring and began to speak. Ursaring, I caught the enemy who hurt you said Alicia. You should be safe now. Alicia saw ursaring let out a nod and a smile.

Teddiursa thanks for letting me help your mother. I am glad you trusted me with this said Alicia. Teddiursa smiled at Alicia. Well, I best be on my way. Good luck to you out here.

Ursaring then motioned for Alicia to hold up. Alicia looked at ursaring who was looking at teddiursa. Teddiursa began to talk to his mother. Ursaring nodded in agreement at teddiursa. Teddiursa looked at Alicia and held one of his paws up. What is it teddiursa asked Alicia?

Alicia quickly figured it out what teddiursa wanted. Teddiursa, do you want to come with me asked Alicia? Teddiursa nodded yes in happiness. All right, here you go said Alicia as she pulled out a poke ball from her bag. I need you to get inside this ball said Alicia.

Alicia sat the poke ball down on the ground and teddiursa went over and touched it. Teddiursa was then sucked into the poke ball and the ball began to shake. After three shakes teddiursa was caught. That is two Pokémon I have caught now said Alicia. I am making a new team up as we go along.

All right, ursaring I will be going now. Have a wonderful day. Alicia then walked off and continued her journey. It seemed like an hour or so before Alicia had gotten to what seemed like the exit point of the mountain. I did not expect this to be such a long journey through here.

Alicia got through the exit point and had reached the next town. We are finally here time to rest up at the Pokémon center. Alicia walked inside the Pokémon center and began to rest up. Oh, that is right my Pokémon need healing said Alicia as she walked up to nurse joy. I need my Pokémon healed said Alicia.

Certainly, said nurse joy as she took Alicia's Pokémon and healed them. Here you go all better now take care said nurse joy as she healed Alicia's Pokémon. Alicia took her Pokémon back. Now to challenge the next gym said Alicia as she ran out of the Pokémon center and toward the gym.

When Alicia pushed open the doors, she came face to face with the gym leader himself Brycen. No need to say anything I know why you are here said Brycen. You want my gym badge, correct? Absolutely said Alicia. All right, come we should do battle now said Brycen.

Brycen took Alicia down to the part of the field where the battle was to take place. Brycen sent out his first Pokémon vanillish. Alicia chose to send out her Bisharp. Alright, Bisharp use iron head said Alicia. Bisharp used iron head and headed toward vanillish. Vanillish use icy wind said Brycen.

Bisharp was hit by icy wind, and it was slowed down by the freezing wind. However, that did not stop bisharp's attack as it slammed hard into vanillish knocking it out in one hit. Vanillish was sent back into it is poke ball by Brycen. Brycen now sent out his cryogonoal.

All right cryogonoal use ice beam on Bisharp. Cryogonoal unleashed ice beam on Bisharp. Bisharp dodge it then use brick break said Alicia. Bisharp dodged the ice beam and hit cryogonoal hard with brick break. Brick break knocked the cryogonoal out and cryogonoal was finished. Cryogonoal return to me said Brycen.

Now Beartic go said Brycen. Ok Bisharp use iron head one more time said Alicia. Bisharp came charging at Beartic with its iron head attack. Beartic charge toward it and use ice beam when you get close to it. Beartic and Bisharp closed the distance and collided with each other.

Bisharp however had the upper hand as the ice beam was smashed through and iron head hit for massive damage knocking Beartic out. Beartic was returned to its poke ball and Brycen handed over the gym badge to Alicia. Thank you, Brycen this was a fun match, said Alicia.

Alicia walked out of the gym victorious. Now I have only one gym left to go to said Alicia. When I am victorious, I wonder what will happen. Will the unknown figure show up again Alicia asked herself? Who knows what will happen?