Episode 147: A New Challenge On the Whirl Islands
Last time, Sora had just defeated Chuck and earned his fifth Johto Gym Badge. After learning Jasmine is still isn't taking any challenges until Ampharos is better, Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, the Pichu, and the Alolan nine decide to check out the Whirl Islands, but on the ship they are currently on, they bumped into Ventus and he leads them into the room where he, his friends, and his parents are staying.
"Sora! I had a feeling we would see you around the Whirl Islands," Danny said.
"Have you won your Gym badge from Olivine City, dear?" Cattleya asked her nephew.
"I won a Gym Badge from the Cianwood City Gym Leader Chuck and earned a Storm Badge. But, the Gym Leader Jasmine wasn't accepting any challenges until her Ampharos is no longer sick with an illness," Sora said.
"Oh, how unfortunate," Cattleya said.
"We managed to get the medicine we need by accompanying a girl named Janina along with Riku and Naminé," Lilile said.
"I was wondering how they were doing," Terra said. "What about Gladion and Hau?"
"We saw Gladion at some in point after we left Ecruteak City. No idea about Hau," Sora said. "But, I did win the Pokémon Sumo Conference a little while ago."
"I thought you would, Sora," Danny said proudly. "Your aunt is always saying you would be a talented Pokémon trainer."
"What about you, Kairi? How many battles did you get yourself into?" Aqua asked.
"Well, I got into several. Also, I came on top at the Poké Maiden tournament. I didn't bring that up since the last time," Kairi said.
"Right. All because of Team Rocket," Danny remembered.
"Did you catch some more Pokémon on your way?" Ventus asked.
"We did," Sora said. "I'm sure they're looking foward to meeting you." Ventus became excited on meeting some of Sora's new Pokémon when they get back to Kanto.
"So, how about you go and enjoy the cruise?" Cattleya suggested. Sora, Kairi, and the Alolan nine all liked that idea.
"I like that idea," Sophocles said. "I wonder what they have to eat here."
The group didn't waste any time enjoying the cruise to the Whirl Islands and they had a blast. Sora and Kairi had changed into their swimweaf and started to take in some sun when a familiar face came along. It was Misty who had come all the way from Cerulean City and she wore a she wears a white and blue crop top and blue denim shorts, and also wore red, blue and white sneakers.
With her is a Pokémon that is composed of a pink and white, coral-like substance. It has a small face and a white underbelly. In addition to the coral branches situated all over the upper half of its body, it also has a growth like a horn on its head. She spotted the couple sunbathing.
"Sora? Kairi?" Misty asked surprised. Sora and Kairi sat up and they saw the Cerulean City Gym Leader and they were surprised to see her again.
"Misty?!" Sora and Kairi both questioned.
"Pika?" Pikachu also asked.
"Toge?" Togepi chirped.
"I don't believe it! It's really you!" Misty said smiling. "And I trust you've been doing well."
"What did you expect?" Sora asked.
"What about you, Misty? What brings you here?" Kairi asked.
"I came here looking for a new Water Type Pokémon for my Gym," Misty said. She bends down and picks up the coral-like Pokémon. "And I found one. I want you to meet Corsola."
"Corsola! Corsola!" Misty's Corsola said.
"Oh, how cute," Kairi gushed at the sight. Sora took out his Pokédex and scanned Misty's Pokémon.
Corsola, the Coral Pokémon
Type: Water/Rock
Corsola's branches glitter very beautifully in seven colors when they catch sunlight. If any branch breaks off, this Pokémon grows it back in just one night.
"Man, Lana would go ape just by seeing you," Sora said, putting his Pokédex away.
"Where did you find this little cutie?" Kairi asked cooing.
"I caught this Corsola on Yellow Rock Isle, just a couple days ago. I heard there were some Corsola living there, so I came here," Misty explained. She took a look at her Togepi. "Now you tell me where you got this little cutie?" Kairi picked Togepi up in her arms.
"I had him ever since he was just an egg," Kairi said. "And I am thankful for that I have a very cute little thing as my first Pokémon."
"Pi, Toge!" Togepi chirped.
"Oh, you're so lucky," Misty cooed.
"Anyway, this ship had already left Cianwood City; how did you go from Yellow Rock Isle to Cianwood City?" Sora asked.
"I took a ferry to get to Cianwood City for a little swim. But, I also ended up seeing what it had to offer. Then, I decided to see what more the Whirl Islands has to offer," Misty said.
"That makes sense, I guess," Sora said, crossing his arms. Misty looked back and forth on Sora and Kairi.
"You have got to tell me. Are you a couple yet?" Misty asked all giddy. "Please tell that you are!" Sora and Kairi laughed and Sora put his arm around his girlfriend.
"You caught us, Misty. We really are," Kairi admitted.
"I KNEW IT!" Misty shouted at the top of her voice. Almost everyone around heard the Gym Leader shout, but some of them didn't bother with ine little girl pointing at her. "I knew it! I knew it!I knew it! I knew you two were good together from the second I met you two!" Misty took Sora by the hand. "I had no idea you were such a romantic, Sora! Kairi must be very happy with you!" Sora looked at the redhead quite confused. She took the couple in her grip. "I am so very happy for the both of you!"
"Um, thanks, Misty," Kairi said.
"Ditto," Sora added.
Sora and Kairi silently agreed not to tell her that they met her alternate self with an alternate Brock and a boy named Ash since they both knew Misty would picture them in straitjackets. Just then, Terra, Ventus, Aqua, the Pichu, and the Alolan nine came were having a blast in the pool and having some fun when they all spotted a very familiar face.
"Isn't that Misty?" Terra whispered.
"I think so. But, it's gotta be the one Sora and Kairi met before," Aqua whispered back.
"She's right. That other Misty had a Togepi like Kairi. So, in other words, she's a total stranger to us," Illima whispered.
Everyone all agreed not to bring up anything regarding the Shadow Empire and other worlds and dimensions. Ventus came out of the pool to get his cousin and his girlfriend to have some fun. Misty turned to the younger boy, but he only smiled at her.
"Hey Sora. How about you and Kairi join us for some fun? It's going to be even more fun that way," Ventus said. Sora smirked and grabbed him to nuggie him.
"You are so on, Ven," Sora said. He nuggies his younger cousin and he laughs. Misty looked at the two of them.
"I didn't know Sora had a little brother," Misty said.
"He doesn't. That's his cousin Ven; short for Ventus," Kairi said. "You're not the first one to think that." Misty understood what she meant.
"I get it," Misty said. Aqua came out of the pool and walked up to the cousins.
"Okay, enough of the horseplay, you guys. You can do that when you're in the pool," Aqua said. She turns to the young Gym Leader. "Oh! Hi. I don't think we met. My name's Aqua."
"Hi Aqua. I'm Misty," she introduced. "Are you Ven's older sister?"
"No, but I would like to think that," Aqua said. "Why don't you join us?" Aqua looked at the Corsola in her arms. "Is that a Corsola?" Ventus broke out of Sora's hold and looked at the coral Pokémon.
"Wow! I never seen one of these before," Ventus said.
"Now you have," Misty said. Terra, and the Alolan nine came out of the pool and dried themselves off and decided to get to know their world's Misty. "So, are they friends of yours?"
"They are. Kairi and I have been traveling with them for a long while now," Sora said.
"I don't think we've been introduced. My name is Terra," he introduced himself.
"My name is Misty," she introduced herself.
"My name's Lillie."
"I am Illima."
"My name's Mallow."
"I'm Kiawe."
"The name's Lana."
"I go by Sophocles."
I'm Acerola."
"Mina."
"And I'm Hapu."
"Nice to meet you," Misty said. Sora and Kairi explained to her about how they met their travel companions and about why they're traveling with them. Misty was amazed to hear what kind of adventures they had. They left out the part about the Shadow Empire and the Shadow Pokémon. "Wow. That was something. Sounds like none of you have a boring day."
"You have no idea," Sora said. "Anyway, how are things back in Kanto?"
"For beginners, I was pretty surprised to hear that the old Gym Leader of the Viridian City Gym had resigned for no apparent reason and I heard there was a kid named Hayner running it," Misty explained. "It was sometime after that, I came down to Cerulean City to see for myself and I met him and his friends there."
"We also met them," Kiawe said.
"Hayner, Pence, and Olette, I think their names were, treated me for some Sea-salt ice cream and I liked it right away. And he told me about how he accepted the position as Gym Leader. He told all about the battle with a Pokémon trainer with brown spiky-hair, baggy clothes, and a crown necklace. And I already knew who matched that description." Misty took a glance to Sora.
Sora must have figured Hayner had to already met the other Gym Leaders back in Kanto and probably told them all about the battle he and Hayner had.
"Yeah, that was a pretty intense battle," Sora said, rubbing the back of his head.
"That's what he told me. He got to know both me and Brock after a short while. We even saw you in the Indigo Plateau Pokémon League and became its champion. I gotta admit, we were taken by surprise when we saw that," Misty said. Sora's theory was confirmed even the Kanto Gym Leaders did hear about it, but it didn't surprise him since all of Kanto already knows about it, and he didn't doubt that almost everyone knows about it.
Misty got to know Terra, Ventus, and Aqua for a tad longer and joined the group for some lunch. And just as Sora predicted, Lana fell for Corsola and decided that she wanted one. Misty was surprised to see an extremely attractive woman just happens to be Sora's aunt and Ventus's mother. The group had finally arrived to Blue Point Isle.
"Here we are. Blue Point Isle. And this place is Inland City," Danny said. Everyone got off the ship and noticed how festive everything is and how colorful it looked. It almost looked like a gang of Smeargle went on a painting spree.
"Okay, for an island to be called 'Blue Point Isle' it's pretty colorful here," Sora said.
"I wonder what's the occasion?" Misty asked.
"I can answer that for you," a new voice said. Everyone turned to see a tall man who has wild deep blue hair with a large strand arched over his head and two more stretching from both sides. He also has light blue eyes and deep blue eyebrows. He wore light blue swimming goggles and keeps them around his neck. His entire upper body is bare, revealing him to have light brown skin upper body whereas his feet are peachy. He wore a skin-tight, blue and light blue striped swimsuit that starts at his waist forming a V, all the way down to his feet, only covering a portion of his feet separating his heels to his toes. Near his calves, light blue fins stuck out, with two on each leg. Finally, he wore blue sandals. "The Whirl Islands are preparing for the Whirl Cup coming up."
"Whirl Cup?" Kairi asked.
"It's a tournament that is held once every three years and it caters for Water Type Pokémon," the man told them. And I have to say, that you're lucky because you're just in time." Misty and Lana's eyes both lit up hearing that it's a tournament for Water Type Pokémon.
"Did you say a tournament for Water Type Pokémon?" Lana asked.
"And is it just for Water Type Pokémon?" Misty added.
"That's right," the man nodded. "Anyway, my name is Marlon."
"I'm Lana!" She introduced herself.
"And my name's Misty," she also introduced herself.
"A pleasure," Marlon said.
"Since we're introducing ourselves, my name is-" Sora spoke when Marlon cut him off.
"I already know who you are. You're Sora Ketchum, from Pallet Town. Sorry for interrupting you. Your name has spread from across the ocean and reached Humilau City," Marlon said.
"I take it that you came from the Unova region?" Illima asked.
"You got that right," Marlon said.
"Anway, I am Illima," he introduced himself.
"My name's Lillie."
"I'm Mallow."
"The name's Kiawe."
"I'm Sophocles."
"The name's Acerola."
"Mina."
"And I'm Hapu."
"My name's Kairi; and Sora's my boyfriend," Kairi said.
"Toge, Toge," Togepi chirped.
"Pichu, Pi," the Shiny Pichu chirped.
"Pi, Pichu," the Spiky-eared Pichu chirped.
"My name's Danny and this is my wife Cattleya. We're his aunt and uncle," Danny introduced.
"And this is our son Ventus," Cattleya introduced, placing her hands on his shoulders.
"Also, my name's Terra."
"And I'm Aqua," she finished.
"Good to meet all of you," Marlon said. He took a look at Pikachu, Togepi, and the Pichu. Kairi looked to Togepi in her arms.
"Um, why are looking at Togepi, like that?" Kairi asked.
"Sorry, it's just, this is the first time that I have ever seen a Togepi. A pretty rare Pokémon," Marlon said. "But, it's the same for Pikachu and Pichu." Sora and Ventus looked at each other.
"Why would you say Pikachu and Pichu are rare?" Ventus said.
"Well, it's rare to see a Pikachu or a Pichu in Unova since they're not native there; that's what I meant," Marlon said.
"That makes sense," Lillie said, understanding.
"Anyway, we should register for the Whirl Cup at the Pokémon Center. Also, it's more than a month away, so there should be plenty of time to register," Marlon said. Sora knew Lana wanted to partake in the tournament, and Sora decided that he should go along with it. Kairi took Sora by the arm.
"Thinking of signing up for the Whirl Cup, Sora?" Kairi asked.
"You seem to know what I'm thinking, don't you? I might as well since Lana and Misty are taking part of it, I might as well take part since it sounds pretty fun," Sora said. Kairi giggled.
"As long as you participate in a tournament, I'll always root for you," Kairi said.
"Yeah. I would too," Sora said. He wrapped his arm around Kairi's arm and went off to the Pokémon Center to register. Once they arrived, Sora, Lana, Misty, and Marlon had been registered.
"There. You four have been officially registered to participate for the Whirl Cup competition," Nurse Joy said. She hands them a Whirl Cup guidebook and handed one to one of each. "And here are the rules and regulations during the tournament."
"Thank you," Lana said smiling. Sora accessed his Pokédex and he exchanged Gliscor, Noctowl, and Quilava for Croconaw, Blastoise, and Primarina. He took out his Pokéballs and Friend Ball and tossed them in the air. Blastoise, Primarina, Croconaw, Kabutops, and Azumarill were let out. Marlon looked at Sora's Water Type Pokémon impressed.
"Impressive. Those Pokémon of yours look very fit. You must have done a great job at raising them," Marlon complemented Sora.
"Thanks Marlon," Sora said smiling. Misty's eyes sparkles as she gazes at Primarina.
"Oh, I am so very jealous! Your Primarina is so very beautiful! I want one ever so bad!" Misty said gushing and fawning over Primarina.
"Um, thanks," Sora chuckled nervously. He spots a pool outside. He remembered how the alternate Misty fawned over Primarina when he battled Red. "Is that a pool?"
"Yes. That pool is used by many trainers in which most of specializes in Water Types," Nurse Joy said. Sora knew what that meant. He turned to his five Water Types.
"Hey guys, how about you go in the pool and have some excerise. And have some fun while you're at it," Sora said. His Pokémon didn't waste any time heading to the pool. Lana took out her Pokéballs, Dive Ball, and Net Ball and let out Cloyster, Seaking, Gyarados, and Poliwhirl and joined Sora's Pokémon in the pool.
"They seem to be enjoying themselves," Kairi said.
"They should. They love the water here," Misty said. As Sora and Lana's Pokémon played in the water, a small head poked out of the water and squirted some water into Kiawe's face.
"HEY! CUT THAT OUT!" Kiawe exclaimed.
"Mantyke! That's enough!" A female voice called. She went up to the pool. The water was squirted by a small Pokémon that looked like a manta ray It has a round body with wide, flat fins. Its back is dark blue, while its underside is light blue. There are two red spots with white outlines and a light blue, curved line on its back. It greatly resembles a smiley face. It has two long, curving antennae on top of its head and black eyes with eyelash-like markings underneath. The woman bowed her head in forgiveness. "I am so sorry. My Mantyke doesn't know any better because she was just born a few days ago."
"Mantyke, tyke!" Mantyke chirped. Sora laughed.
"It's okay. Your Mantyke was only playing," Sora said. He got curious and took out his Pokédex and scanned the little Pokémon.
Mantyke, the Kite Pokémon
Type: Water/Flying
When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back. The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.
"Wow. A pattern that looks different depending on where it lives, huh," Sora said, putting his Pokédex away.
"You gotta admit, she is very cute," Kairi cooed.
"You're right. She is," Misty agreed.
Everyone stepped inside and Sora opened his guidebook and gone over the rules.
"Okay, this makes sense," Sora said. He puts the guidebook away. "So any idea on where the Whirl Cup is being held?"
"I didn't go that far," Marlon admitted.
"May I presume that this is the first time you came to the Whirl Islands?" Nurse Joy asked.
"Yeah," Sora admitted.
"I thought that was the case. As you know, the Whirl Islands are made up of these four islands," Nurse Joy said. She led the group to the map of the Whirl Islands. "Blue Point Isle is not only the southernmost island, but also the largest. There are other islands as well. There's Yellow Rock Isle; the most common location for Corsola as well as other Water Type Pokémon living there. And there's Red Rock Isle. That's where the Whirl Cup is being held."
"That's pretty cool. But, what about that fourth island?" Ventus asked.
"That one is Silver Rock Isle. That one is said to contain many legends of the sea there," Nurse Joy said.
"Whoa," Sora only said.
"So, what happens after someone wins?" Lana asked.
"The tournament begins with qualifqualifying rounds. As the tournament progresses, whoever makes it by winning every single challenge, the winner is given the prestigious title of Water Pokémon Alpha Omega
Lana, Misty, and Marlon liked how that sounded since they had a special connection for Water Type Pokémon. He wondered what kind of legends could lay there, but he decided that would wait until he saw the rest of the Whirl Islands. Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, the Pichu, and the Alolan nine were standing outside the Pokémon Center.
"Sorry we can't stick around for the tournament, Sora, but we should be heading home soon," Danny said.
"It's okay, uncle Danny. You got a restuarant to run and Ven still has school to attend," Sora said. It makes Ventus groan.
"We wish you luck, dear," Cattleya said.
"Thanks aunt, Cattleya," Sora said.
"I'm rooting for you for the Whirl Cup, Sora," Ventus said.
"Thanks Ven. It's not like I'm gonna need it," Sora said, rubbing his cousin on the head. Kairi gave Ventus a hug. Cattleya gave both Sora and Kairi a loving hug and they hugged her back.
The group started to make their way towards Red Rock Isle, and to train along the way. Sora, Kairi, Pikachu, Togepi, and the Pichu took for the beach while the rest of the Alolan nine helped Lana to train for the tournament. But, Kairi also thought of catching some Pokémon along the way. Kairi came across a Seel sleeping on a rock and wakes up seeing her. Kairi took out a Pokéball and threw it.
"Go for it, Abra!" Kairi called out. Abra comes out of his Pokéball to please his trainer. Seel started up with Aurora Beam. "Abra! Teleport!" Abra teleports out of the way and comes behind Seel. "Use Psychic!" Abra used his telekinetic attack to lift the sea lion Pokémon up and send it flying. Once Seel was softened up, Kairi had taken out a Pokéball and threw it at Seel. The Pokéball strikes Seel, making it flow inside. The Pokéball wobbles around for a bit until stars swirls around the Pokéball confirming the catch. Sora hands Kairi his Pokédex and it asks her if she wants to keep Seel or send it to Professor Oak's lab. Kairi chose to keep Seel in exchange for Shuckle. "I got me a Seel!"
"Toge, Toge!" Togepi cheered holding one fan in each hand.
"Way to go, Kairi!" Sora praised his girlfriend wearing a bandana with her name stitched on it.
"Pi, Pikachu!" Pikachu added.
"Thanks Sora. How about we add some more Pokémon in? I think I'm on a roll today," Kairi suggested. Sora smiled and laughed.
"Course," Sora said. Sora and Kairi looked around for a bit and Kairi countered a Staryu. Abra was used to battle the star shape Pokémon and was weakened for capture. Kairi took out her Lure Ball and threw it at Staryu. Once Staryu was caught, Kairi had sent Cutiefly to Professor Oak's lab and kept Staryu. A Horsea popped out and attacked Abra with Water Gun. Abra landed a Mega Kick on the seahorse-like Pokémon. Kairi threw her Pokéball and Horsea flows inside. Kairi had Horsea to Professor Oak's lab for her new Horsea. Kairi came across a male Goldeen and Abra weakened the goldfish Pokémon with Psychic and she caught Goldeen and decided to send him to Professor Oak's lab. A Tentacool popped out and fired Poison Sting only Abra to use Psychic like with Goldeen. Kairi had threw her Pokéball at the jellyfish Pokémon and sent Omastar to keep Tentacool. A wild Shellder fired Ice Beam and Kairi landed a Mega Punch on the bivalve Pokémon and Kairi had caught Shellder. She sent that one to Professor Oak's lab. Kairi wiped away some sweat.
"Wow. What a rush," Kairi said.
"You really made it like a bandit with those catches," Sora complemented his girlfriend. He handed her a towel to help wipe the sweat off.
"I know. I mean, what a haul" Kairi said. She took out the balls containing her new Pokémon as well as Raichu. Come out Raichu, Seel, Staryu, and Tentacool! Come on out!" Kairi let out her Pokémon. Raichu turned to see the new Pokémon added to the team. Abra and Togepi joined in. "Seel, Staryu, Tentacool, meet your new friends." The three Water Types looked Togepi, Raichu and Abra. Togepi went up to Tentacool and gave the jellyfish Pokémon a hug. Tentacool blushes. Seel claps its flippers.
"Seel! Seel! Seel!" Seel clapped.
"Oh, you're a happy girl!" Kairi gushed at the sea lion Pokémon.
"Seel! Seel!" Seel clapped again.
"I guess getting thrown by Abra's Psychic didn't make her sour," Sora said. Seel clapped as the Pichu clapped along with her.
"Pi! Pi! Pi!" The Pichu clapped.
"Seel! Seel! Seel!" Seel clapped.
Sora and Kairi shared a laugh as they knew the two Pichu liked Seel right away. Kairi watched her Seel clap and clap and she giggled because she knew how cute it is to watch. Kairi figured Lana was going to be apart of the Whirl Cup, so she decided to test out Seel, Staryu, and Tentacool in a battle.
"Say Sora. I was thinking of sparring with Lana, just to help her out," Kairi said. Her boyfriend nodded to placed his hand on his chin.
"That's not a bad idea," Sora agreed. "I can bet Lana will be go from blue to green when she sees what you got." Sora laughed.
"Sora, that was a mean thing to say," Kairi scolded him. "Lana would be happy for me." Kairi said that with a pouting tone."
"You're right. Sorry," Sora apologized. Kairi giggled and she grabbed Sora by his hands. Abra got wide-eyed at the sight.
"Apology accepted," Kairi said. She kissed Sora on the lips and Abra used his Psychic to crush the rock Seel was sleeping on earlier. Abra was defiently jealous of Sora since Kairi had stolen his heart (or so he believed) and became her Pokémon. Kairi calls back five out of six Pokémon bck inside and she and Sora rejoined their friends. When they got back, they found that they were splashing around in their swimsuits.
"So, what were you two crazy kids up to?" Mallow asked playfully.
"Just went for a little stroll," Sora answered in a half-truth.
"And I got hold of some of the local Pokémon living here," Kairi added. She looked over to Lana. "Hey Lana. How about you have a practice battle with me? Your opponents will be all Water Types anyway." Lana smiled and nodded.
"You're on, Kairi," Lana accepted. Kairi had changed into her bikini while Lana still wore her swimsuit. Both were standing on two big rocks. Both agreed to a three-on-three battle and it'll be over when all three Pokémon aren't able to continue battling. Lana took out a Pokéball while Kairi took out a Lure Ball. "Go! Seaking!" Seaking makes a splash in the water upon making an entry.
"Then it's my turn. Kairi calls: Staryu!" Kairi shouted when she threw her Lure Ball. Staryu is let out and twirls around.
"HIYA!" Staryu shouted upon entry. Sora knew that came from Misty when he and her battled back in Cerulean City.
"Staryu! Start up with Rapid Spin!" Kairi ordered. Staryu spins like a shuriken and headed towards Seaking.
"Seaking! Dive underwater and use Waterfall!" Lana ordered. Seaking dives in the water to avoid Staryu's Rapid Spin. Seaking jumps out of the water and water surrounds her body as she heads for the star shape Pokémon.
Staryu and Seaking had collided. Both landed in the water and not one was going down without a fight.
"Staryu! Swift!" Kairi ordered. Staryu fired Swift as its gem glows bright red and the stars strikes Seaking. "Now fire Power Gem!" Staryu's gem glows bright red again and fires Power Gem at the goldfish Pokémon.
"Seaking! Megahorn!" Lana ordered. Seaking's horn started to glow a light green and charged towards her opponent fiercely.
"Staryu! Dodge it!" Kairi called out. Staryu dives underwater to avoid Seaking's attack. "Rapid Spin!" Staryu spins around again and strikes Seaking hard.
"Seaking! Megahorn again!" Lana ordered. Seaking charges towards Staryu again and this time, Megahorn lands a hit. Both aquatic Pokémon gave it everything they have.
"Staryu! Water Gun!" Kairi ordered. Staryu fires Water Gun right at the goldfish Pokémon with a full power shot. Seaking got hit by Water Gun and then starts to charge towards Staryu.
"Use Drill Run!" Lana ordered. Seaking drilled right through Water Gun and landed a hit on Staryu. Both Staryu and Seaking floated in the water, earning a double knockout. Staryu's core starts blinking. Kairi and Lana calls back their fallen Pokémon. "You did a good job, Seaking. You deserve a good long rest."
"That was a great battle, Staryu. You earned a rest," Kairi said kindly through her Lure Ball. She puts it away and takes out a Pokéball. Lana takes out her Net Ball. "Go for it, Tentacool!" Her Pokéball opens and lets out out Tentacool while her red orbs starts blinking.
"Go Poliwhirl!" Lana shouted. The Net Ball opens and Poliwhirl makes a splash upon entry. "Poliwhirl! Ice Punch!" Poliwhirl starts up with an icy punch to deliever on the jellyfish Pokémon.
"Tentacool! Dodge and use Poison Sting!" Kairi ordered. Tentacool dove underwater when Poliwhirl got close and fired Poison Sting on her rump. Poliwhirl jumps out of the water and rubs it.
Sora, the Alolan eight, Pikachu, his adoptive little brothers, and Togepi all laughed, not expecting that to happen.
"I guess there's no BUTTS about it, huh?" Sophocles laughed. Sora also laughed at the pun.
"That was a good one, Sophocles!" Sora said also laughing. Poliwhirl dives back in the water and got irate at Tentacool for that.
"Poliwhirl! Double Slap!" Lana ordered. Poliwhirl didn't need to be told twice, so she slapped the jellyfish Pokémon very furiously. Kairi and Lana knew Poliwhirl was really angry about that stunt.
"Tentacool! Supersonic!" Kairi ordered. Tentacool fired a soundwave right at Poliwhirl making her confused. "Now use Poison Sting again! Not on the rear this time." Tentacool fired Poison Sting right in front. Poliwhirl fell backwards and floated up in the surface, knocked out. That's two for two."
"Tentacool!" Tentcool cheered.
"That wasn't bad, Kairi! But, you know there's one left to use!" Lana said, taking out her Dive Ball. "Go Gyarados!" Gyarados roars upon entry.
Tentacool was intimidated by Gyarados's appearence, but Kairi kept her cool since she had seen the atrocious Pokémon in action.
"Get ready, Tentacool!" Kairi said. "You shouldn't be scared of Gyarados, because I'm right here beside you. Tentacool turned to her trainer and nodded. "Water Pulse!" Tentacool formed a huge ball of water and sent it towards Gyarados.
"Dodge and use Ice Fang!" Lana ordered. Gyarados moved out of the way and the water attack bursts mid-air. Gyarados's jaws emitted ice and dove down to the jellyfish Pokémon. Kairi had to figure that Gyarados had to be slower in the water and Tentacool i faster, so she decided to take advantge of that.
"Tentacool! Dodge!" Kairi called out. Tentacool dodged out of the way and moved under neath him. Tentacool moved fastly in the water, but she got struck by Gyarados's tail and forced up in the surface. "Tentacool!"
"Tentacool is out of the water! Dragon Pulse!" Lana ordered. Gyarados fired a purplish dragon-like aura and sends it right towards the jellyfish Pokémon. The attack was too much for her to handle, so she fell back in the water and resurfaced all knocked out. Kairi calls back Tentacoool. "You did okay, Tentacool. You should rest." She puts the Pokéball away and pulls out Seel's Pokéball.
"Way to go, Gyarados! I knew you could do it!" Lana praised her Pokémon. Gyarados rored upon being appreciated.Kairi had lost two of her Pokémon, but she felt proud for her friend.
"Great job, Lana! But, the battle's not over yet!" Kairi said. She then threw her Pokéball. "Go for it, Seel!" The Pokéball opens and Seel claps upon entry.
"Seel! Seel! Seel!" Seel clapped.
"Looks like you're ready for a good battle, Seel! Show me what you've got!" Kairi said. "Seel! Start things up with Aurora Beam!" Seel fires Aurora Beam right at the atrocious Pokémon.
"Gyrados! Hydro Pump!" Lana ordered. Gyarados fired Hydro Pump, blocking Seel's attack. "Okay Gyarados! Ice Fang!" Gyarados dove down at the sea lion Pokémon to land an icy bite. Seel dove underwater and Gyrados missed.
"Seel! Use Headbutt!" Kairi ordered. Seel swam towards Gyrados and headed Gyarados, htiing him, and getting his head out of the water. "Now use Ice Shard!" Seel forms some pieces of ice and sends it towards Gyarados. The atrocious Pokémon gets pelted by Ice Shard hard. Gyarados dove back in the water and pursuded Seel. Seel was fast in the water, but Gyarados was catching up with her. Seel turned around and landed another headbutt right between the eyes. "Great work, Seel!"
"That wasn't bad, Kairi! Your Seel is really something!" Lana complemented her opponent.
"Thanks Lana! The same for Gyarados!" Kairi complemented back.
"Don't hold back, Kairi!" Lana shot at her.
"Wouldn't dream of it, Lana!" Kairi shot back. "Seel! Ice Shard again!" Seel forms Ice again and sends it right at the atrocious Pokémon.
"Gyarados! Dodge and use Hydro Pump!" Lana ordered. Gyarados had avoided Ice Shard and fired Hydro Pump. The water attack heads right towards the sea lion Pokémon.
"Dodge it, Seel!" Kairi called out. Seel dove underwater and gets blown underwater when she got hit. Seel gets pushed through the water. Kairi got an idea on how to deal with Gyarados. "Seel! Ride that Surf!" Seel manipulates the water and creates a giant tidal wave. The wave came too fast for Gyarados to dodge and gets hit by the attack. Gyarados tries to get back up, but falls back down. Lana had gasped, knowing that she had lost.
"Wow. I don't believe it. I just lost," Lana said. She sighs and calls Gyarados back inside. She looked over to Kairi as she hugs her new Seel.
"Good job, Seel! I'm so very proud of you," Kairi praised. Sora walked up to his girlfriend.
"I'm proud of you too, Kairi," Sora said.
"Thank you, Sora," Kairi said. Kairi gave Sora a kiss on the lips and he kissed her back. She jumped in the water along with Seel when they stopped kissing. She then splashes her boyfriend.
"Hey! Watch the waterworks!" Sora said laughing. Lana swam up to Kairi.
"Thanks for the practice battle, Kairi. I thought for sure I had you," Lana said.
"You almost did. I can bet that you're getting even more psyched for this, right?" Kairi asked.
"Yeah!" Lana nodded.
Sora and Lana got started on their training for the Whirl Cup as well as Lana had begun her search for a Corsola of her own. Their first stop will be on Yellow Rock Isle and moved on towards Red Rock Isle. Plus, the tournament will be twice as difficult since Misty and Marlon are competing. Only one of these four trainers will be named the Water Pokémon Alpha Omega. But, the question is: which one?