Chapter 96 Mega-Z Ring Quest
After getting back to Grand Hall, Ash manages to find Delia and the others.
Delia: Welcome back, Ash. You got the 15th badge, right?
Ash: Yeah, but...there are strange things happening there.
Serena: You didn't seem to be happy, why?
Ash: Lin was also there, and she was after the Sapphire Bracelets. Titania and I manage to stab her, but she is still alive...
Lillie: How is that even possible? Is she even human?
Ash: I don't know. But now the whole Sapphire Bracelets are with me. Now forget about Lin right now, how is Arclight?
Delia: Arclight is doing fine, he's back at the nightclub.
Ash nods as he decides to find Arclight, with Serena and Lillie also following him. After getting to the nightclub, Arclight is there waiting for them.
Arc: Ash! It's been a minute. That whole thing at Devon before was kinda rough, huh?
Ash: I know, what about you?
Arc: I'm still gettin' used to this whole one-eyed thing, but I gotta realize they could've done a lot worse. And I could've- Well, it's not like I'd have wished this on you. Not that I'm trying to play the martyr here. I think we've had more than enough of that. But hey, you see Team Meteor, you give 'em one for me. For now, I'm just trying to get back on track, you heard it?
Ash: I heard it.
Arc: So I was doing a bit of follow-up on the Pokémon trafficking around 7th. Did you already know they were stolen from Obsidia's Daycare? I want to get those Pokémon back to their original owners. Thanks to the cooperation of the Day-Care Couple I've been able to track down five of the Trainers who had their Pokémon stolen. So, that means all that's left to do is for you to make the deliveries. No problem, right?
Ash: Sounds easy.
Arc: 'Course, I know better than to expect work for nothing. Once this is all done, I have something real nice for you. If you're all set, just ask me for the list of who's who.
After asking for some directions, the trainers are Lillin, from Jasper Ward, who lost a Loudred; Felicia, a student at Apophyll Academy, was the owner of a Makuhita; Mr. McKrezzy from the Lapis Ward, who lost a Roggenrola; A Santiago from the Peridot Ward had a Jigglypuff stolen from him, and last but not least, Eustace, also from the Lapis Ward, owned the Vanillite. Ash decides to do it in order as they head to Jasper Ward first, and they find Lillin in an apartment.
Lillin: Eh? You have Loudred? After all this time ...my peace has finally come to an end. Do I really have to take it back? Like, really? I was hoping to just leave it in the Day Care forever.
Ash: Sounds like you don't like your Loudred with you...
Lillin: I'm serious! It's sooo hard to sleep with this thing around! I've only just remembered what it's like to even have dreams at night! Forget it! I'm not taking it back! You can't make me!
Ash: But what about your Pokemon's feelings? He is still your Pokemon!
Lillin: (Sighs) Okay, fine, I'll take it back. (Takes the Loudred) Goodbye, fair sleep. Goodbye, sweet dreams. I will remember you fondly from my renewed insomnia-driven delirium.
After the first one is done, they go to find Felicia in the Apophyll Academy, but she is listening to the music
Felicia: Say, what? Oh, hold on a sec, let me turn off my music. I can't hear anything through these headphones, TBH. (Takes off the headphones) Okay, did you need something? Oh! You're the one who came out about the Pokémon? Yes, yesyesyes! Ever since DJ Arclight contacted me about this, I've been SO psyched! Listen, Set the Pokémon aside for a second. I need you to do me a favor. Could you get his autograph for me?! Please?! I listen to his show like, ALL the time. It's the only thing that got me through school nights! I NEED this.
Serena: But your Makuhita...
Felicia: We can worry about the Pokémon afterward, just get me that beautiful specimen of a man's autograph!
Ash sighs as he has Serena and Lillie stay with Felicia while he goes back to Arclight and asks for the autograph. Arclight doesn't mind, but he was a little embarrassed about it as well.
Felicia: Didja get it, didja get it?!
Ash: Here you go. (Hands over the thing)
Felicia: (Jumps with joy) Yes, yes yes Yes Yes YES YES! Thank you, thank you so much! You're my hero! Well, he's my hero. But you're my hero-by-proxy! I will treasure this until the day I die.
Serena: Your Pokemon?
Felicia: (Takes the Makuhita) Ahah, man, I almost forgot about this little guy. Thanks so much! I won't let him out of my sight again! Well, metaphorically, you know?
After that's done, Ash goes to find the third one, McKrezzy and his Roggenrola, after searching around the Lapis Ward, they only find that he is actually in Spinel Town right now, and they find him at an apartment.
McKrezzy: Oh? Don't tell me you've been looking for me. Sorry, kid, I don't do autographs. Not off the clock, anyway. I'm here on a much-needed vacation. So from now until next month, I'm all about relaxation and recharging for my next recording session. This is a nice town, don't you think? Even if there's random stuff everywhere. I think it brings a much-needed sense of whimsy to the place. Though it would be nice if the attendant would show up already...
Ash: We're not here for the autographs, but we're here because of your Roggenrola.
Mckrezzy: (Takes the Pokemon) You got my Roggenrola back! Man, I'd given up on ever seeing it again. This is great! Now I can totally get back to working on my single, "Boldorian Rhapsody"! Sorry for being so dismissive before. But, you know how fans can be. Well, maybe you don't. Anyway, you're all right, kid. See you around.
Lillie: Now that's three of them done, I think we're going for Santiago next.
Santiago is in the North Peridot Alleyway, and he doesn't seem to like to see them.
Santiago: What the hell do you want? Get the hell outta here or I'll knock you up!
Ash: I am here to return your Pokemon, your Jigglypuff.
Santiago: What the hell did you just say to me? You got my Pokémon you punk? Come over here. Let's talk!
After getting to the corner, they manage to continue talking, and the three of them don't like how he has been swearing.
Santiago: You got my Jigglypuff dude? I love Jigglypuff dude. Bad-ass Pokémon. But I don't want the other guys to know about that or they'll make fun of me... I don't wanna keep you waitin' forever, so you think you could find some other person to give that Jigglypuff to in the meantime? We're in the middle of somethin' here, but I'll go get the hell out of that Jigglypuff dude when we're done. Any person who wants it will do, just come back and tell me where they at. You got that?
Serena: Sounds fair.
Santiago: Hell yeah. You're the best. Hey, hold up though. You mind throwin' down with me real quick? Gotta make it look like I scrapped you, otherwise, the others will get suspicious.
Ash sighs as he has to battle the man, but he doesn't mind as he battles him and knocks his Pokemon out.
Santiago: You're the man. Well, not that you're a- You know what I mean. I'll be waitin' to hear from you about who's holdin' Jigglypuff dude for me! You know that?
Ash nods as they leave and they realize that maybe Lillin will want a Jigglypuff since Loudred is causing her sleep problems. But just as he gives the Jigglypuff, she refuses to return to Santiago once it is over, so they have to find headphones for the girl, and luckily Felicia has one. But she refuses to give them unless they manage to get an autograph from Mckrezzy.
Lillie: Now we really are going back to these places...this is getting a little annoying.
Ash: It's a good thing we have the TMX for Fly...
And luckily Mckrezzy decides to give them the autograph because they returned the Roggenrola for him. He also asks Ash to battle him to kill some time, and he agrees. After going through the whole thing, they manage to return and tell Santiago about Jigglypuff's whereabouts.
Serena: I just hope that the last one isn't that hard to do...
And the last one is a boy named Eustace, as they learn that the boy is kidnapped according to his mother. With Santiago's help, they manage to find that he's with the thugs on top of Onyx Ward building. But first, they have to defeat the gang members before fighting Eustace. It turns out that he's Mckrezzy's nephew, and he planned the whole kidnap so that he can get money for these thugs, but Ash and the two girls are trying to ruin his plan and he is going to stop them. But once he's defeated, he just goes with his temper and heads back home. Ash and the others also chase him as they arrive at his house.
Eustace: This sucks. I'm grounded and it's all your fault. Why'd you have to go and play hero, huh? Where were you when my Pokémon was stolen? I should've never left it alone, but my stupid uncle was all "No, you gotta put stuff in the Day Care, it'll get really strong!" Ugh! He DESERVES to have his money stolen for tricking me! Let me go through with my plans next time, you got that?! (Realizes) Say, you know how to make a bomb? I'll come up with a new scheme. Something guaranteed to bring this city to its knees! Just watch me! In fact, who needs bombs? I can just use Pokémon! Hey you, you know how you can make it up to me? Give me an Electrode. In fact, give me tons of Electrode! Really high-leveled ones too! At least level 160!
Serena: We're here because we're getting your Pokemon back, we're not going to let you explode the city. (Gives the Vanillite)
Eustace: (Shocked to see his Pokemon back) I guess people can do good things sometimes, too...? I've... made a lot of mistakes, huh? Okay. I'll learn from this. I'll try to be a person who does good things. Like if I steal my uncle's money and donate it to charity, that counts, right?
The three of them decide to ignore Eustace as they head back to the Night Club, reporting for the good news.
Arc: So, that's everyone, is it? It's a shame about the other Trainers that I wasn't able to contact, but I've done all I can. For the Pokémon that were leftover, it's up to you to take good care of them now. I dunno how many people would've been as cool with it as you've been. So, this is for you.
Much to their surprise, all three of them are getting Mega-Z Rings. That means all three of them can do Mega Evolutions and Z Moves if they have the item, and they are delighted.
Arc: Stay real, friend. ARC: I'll see you again sometime. (Leaves)
Lillie: I can't believe it...we can Mega Evolve our Pokemon...that sounds cool.
Ash: Yeah, I'm glad that my Z Ring gets an upgrade...
Then they leave the Nightclub and head back to the Grand Hall.
And this is how you get the Mega Z-Ring in this game. I hope you like this chapter, the next chapter will be the appearance of the final member of the Harem.
