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Hearthome City
"We're almost to Hearthome City, gentlemen." said Edd as he the others continued walking through the cavern of Mt. Coronet. Due to how narrow the paths are, the Eds decided to walk their bikes through the cavern, "All we need to do is get through this mountain, head down Route 208 and we'll reach our destination."
"Finally. My feet are killing me." said Eddy.
"Want me to carry you, Eddy?" asked Ed. Needing a chance to rest his feet, Eddy happily accepted the offer. Ed picked up Eddy, placed him on his shoulder, and continued walking while walking both his and Eddy's bikes. As they reached the center of the cavern, they saw a pale man with blue hair walking in the direction they were coming from. He stops when he sees the Eds. They were getting a bad feeling about the mysterious man.
"They say that Mt. Coronet is where the Sinnoh region was born." said the mysterious man with an emotionless tone of voice. "In a newly created world where time flowed and space expanded, there should be no strife. But what happened to our world? Because the human spirit is weak and incomplete, strife has spread. The world is being ruined by it. I find the state of things to be deplorable." With that, the man walked past the Eds and exits Mt. Coronet. The Eds watch the man leave with creeped-out looks on their faces.
"What a weirdo." said Eddy.
"Eddy. Didn't that man have the Team Galactic symbol on his jacket?" asked Edd.
"I didn't really notice. I was too weirded out by him." said Eddy.
"We should try and avoid that man for now. I was getting a bad feeling about him." said Edd.
"I'm sure we could've taken him." said Eddy.
"Anyway, let's continue on our way." said Edd. They all walked until they reached the opening leading out to the other side of Mt. Coronet. After they exited, they took the time to train their Pokemon. They went to the Grand Underground to do so because they felt the wild Pokemon down there would be more of a workout for their Pokemon. They also took the opportunity to try digging up some valuables. As they trained, their Pokemon learned some new moves. Ed's Grotle learned Mega Drain, his Staravia learned Whirlwind and Aerial Ace, his Psyduck learned Aqua Tail and Soak, his Duskull learned Will-O-Wisp and Mean Look, his Elekid learned Screech and Thunder Punch, and his Stunky learned Bite, Venoshock, Screech, and Toxic. Edd's Prinplup learned Swagger and Fury Attack, his Kricketune learned Focus Energy and Slash, his Roselia learned Toxic Spikes and Sweet Scent, his Hoothoot learned Extrasenory, Take Down, and Uproar, his Ralts learned Life Dew, Charm, and Calm Mind, and his Rhyhorn learned Stomp and Scary Face. Eddy's Monferno learned Feint, and Torment, his Zubat learned Air Cutter, his Geodude learned Bulldoze, Self-Destruct, and Stealth Rock, his Buizel learned Double Hit, and his Absol learned Slash. After Eddy got done training Geodude and Buizel, they both suddenly froze up.
"Hey. Are you two okay?" asked Eddy. All of a sudden, they both started to glow.
"Eddy. Geodude and Buizel are evolving." said Edd. They watched as Geodude and Buizel started to glow a lot more brightly, making the Eds shield their eyes. When the glowing died down, the Eds looked to see Geodude and Buizel's evolved forms. Geodude looked bigger, he had an extra set of arms, and he had feet. Buizel looked a lot taller, and his floatation sac reached down to his belly. Edd pulls out the pokedex and points it at the newly-evolved Geodude.
"Graveler, the Rock Pokemon, and the evolved form of Geodude. It tumbles down slopes, heedless of any body parts chipping off. It eats tons of rocks daily." said the pokedex. Edd then points it at the newly-evolved Buizel. "Floatzel, the Sea Weasel Pokemon, and the evolved form of Buizel. It's floatation sac developed as a result of pursuing aquatic prey. Floatzel carries people as if it were a rubber raft."
"Congratulations, Eddy." said Edd.
"Good job, Eddy." said Ed as he picks up Eddy and hugs him.
"Thanks, guys. Now put me down, Ed." said Eddy. Ed releases his hold on Eddy.
"I think that's enough training for now. Let's head back to the surface." said Edd. They all head back up above ground, climbed onto their bikes and continue on their way. After a half hour of riding their bikes, they finally reach their destination: Hearthome City.
"We're finally here." said Eddy.
"We should go to the Pokemon Center and heal our Pokemon. They must be exhausted from the training we did today." said Edd.
"They're not the only ones who are exhausted. We did a lot of biking today." said Eddy.
"And I'm hungry." said Ed.
"I'm famished as well." said Edd.
"Me, too." said Eddy. They all head to the Pokemon Center and gave the nurse their Pokemon. After that, they went to the cafeteria and grabbed some dinner. Seeing it was getting late, they decided to wait until tomorrow to challenge the gym leader. Once that was settled, they went to their room and went to sleep. The next morning, the Eds picked up their Pokemon from the nurse and had some breakfast. They wandered around town, taking in the sights. They soon set their eyes on some sort of big stadium near the north edge of town. They walk over to it and see a woman with purple hair, and wearing a long, flowing, purple dress. She turns to look at the Eds.
"Bonjour. Are you here for the Pokemon Contest?" asked the woman.
"Pokemon Contest?" asked Edd.
"I shall explain. Pokemon Contest are competitons where trainers have their Pokemon show off their moves in unique ways." explains the woman.
"Do these Pokemon Contests have cash prizes?" asked Eddy.
"No. But you do get ribbons for winning." said the woman, much to Eddy's disappointment.
"No cash? No thanks." said Eddy.
"But you don't look like you're dressed properly to compete. You are required to dress formally." said the woman.
"Oh, well. None of us brought tuxes, so I guess we can't compete. Not that it really mattered to me." said Eddy.
"Pardon me. But would you happen to know where the Pokemon Gym is? We're here for gym battles." said Edd.
"I do. For I, Fantina, am the gym leader of the Hearthome City gym." said Fantina.
"You're the gym leader?" asked Eddy.
"Oui. But I can tell by looking at you three that you're not quite ready to challenge me." said Fantina.
"What?!" yelled Eddy.
"I'm also busy preparing for the upcoming Pokemon Contest. May I suggest coming back later in the future." said Fantina.
"Very well. We shall come back later on in our journey and challenge you then." said Edd.
"Thank you for your understanding. I bid you three, au revoir." said Fantina as she turns around and enters the stadium.
"Not strong enough?!" said Eddy.
"Please, Eddy. She made her choice. Let's just do what she says and come back later. We can go to another gym in the meantime." said Edd.
"Fine. So what now?" asked Eddy.
"I heard about a place here called Amity Square where trainers can walk around with their Pokemon. Maybe we should go there and relax with our Pokemon for a bit. We can use a break from training for a while." said Edd.
"Can we, Eddy?" asked Ed.
"I guess we can use a break." said Eddy.
"Splendid. I believe the entrance to Amity Square is just over there." said Edd, pointing to an entryway. They walk over and enter and walk up to a counter.
"Hello, boys. Are you here to enjoy Amity Square?" asked a man who was behind the counter.
"Yeah." said Ed.
"Very well. I should also point out that you can only walk with one Pokemon at a time." said the man. The Eds all bring out their starter Pokemon to walk with. Once they did, they enter the park and start walking around. Ed sees some old-looking ruins in the back of the park and goes to explore them with Grotle. As they do, Ed sees what looks like a dark purple plate. He walks over and picks it up, then brings it over to Edd, who was sitting on a bench with Prinplup.
"Double-D. What's this?" asked Ed. Edd examines the plate.
"I believe that's a Spooky Plate, Ed. It increases the power of ghost-type moves used by the Pokemon holding it." explained Edd.
"Like my Duskull?" asked Ed.
"Exactly, Ed. Spooky Plate would be perfect for your Duskull. Perhaps you should give it to Duskull once we're done relaxing here." said Edd. Ed and Edd walk around, looking for Eddy and see him on a bench, scratching Monferno's head.
"Hi, Eddy." said Ed.
"Hey, guys. How are you doing with your Pokemon?" asked Eddy.
"Great. I found a Spooky Plate for Duskull." said Ed.
"Neat." said Eddy.
"You seem to be closer to Monferno." said Edd.
"Yeah. Walking around with him really helps us bond." said Eddy. After an hour of relaxing, the Eds decide to exit Amity Square. As they walk by the counter, the man calls out to them.
"Excuse me, boys." said the man.
"Yes, sir?" replied Edd.
"Just so you know, you can each have one Pokemon out with you to walk with. Doing this will improve your bond with the Pokemon you're walking with." said the man.
"Interesting. Perhaps we should give that a try." said Edd. They then exit and the park and return their starters to their pokeballs.
"I think I'll bring out my Zubat for a while. I heard that for Zubat to reach his final evolution, he and I must have a powerful bond. Walking together could help with that." said Eddy. He pulls out Zubat's pokeball and lets him out.
"I'll bring out Duskull. I need to give him the Spooky Plate anyway." said Ed. He lets out Duskull and gives him the Spooky Plate to hold. Edd lets out Ralts.
"So where to now?" asked Eddy.
"Let's go to the Pokemon Center and discuss it there." said Edd. They begin walking to the Pokemon Center. Unbeknownst to them, Tara was exiting Amity Square with her Chingling by her side, having walked around Amity Square with it to improve their bond in hopes of making it evolve. She spots the Eds, but didn't approach them. She glares at Ed.
"I'll battle you someday, Ed. When my Pokemon are strong enough, I will beat you." Tara says to herself.
"Chingling." said Chingling. Tara returns it to its Friend Ball and she walks east of Hearthome, avoiding the Eds and leaves Hearthome City.
End of Chapter 26
Eds Team
Grotle (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Withdraw, Leafage, Growth, Razor Leaf, Curse, Bite, Cut, and Mega Drain.
Ability: Overgrow.
Staravia (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack, Wing Attack, Double Team, Pluck, Endeavor, Whirlwind, and Aerial Ace.
Ability: Keen Eye.
Psyduck (Male)
Attacks: Scratch, Tail Whip, Water Gun, Confusion, Fury Swipes, Water Pulse, Disable, Zen Headbutt, Screech, Aqua Tail, and Soak.
Ability: Damp.
Duskull (Male)
Attacks: Astonish, Leer, Disable, Shadow Sneak, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Payback, Will-O-Wisp, and Mean Look.
Ability: Levitate.
Elekid (Male)
Attacks: Quick Attack, Leer, Thunder Shock, Charge, Swift, Shock Wave, Thunder Wave, Screech, and Thunder Punch.
Ability: Static.
Stunky (Female)
Attacks: Poison Gas, Scratch, Feint, Smokescreen, Acid Spray, Fury Swipes, Focus Energy, Bite, Venoshock, Screech, and Toxic.
Ability: Aftermath.
Edds Team
Prinplup (Male)
Attacks: Pound, Growl, Water Gun, Charm, Peck, Metal Claw, Bubblebeam, Swagger, and Fury Attack.
Ability: Torrent.
Kricketune (Male)
Attacks: Pound, Growl, Struggle Bug, Fury Cutter, Absorb, Sing, Cut, Focus Energy, and Slash.
Ability: Swarm.
Roselia (Female)
Attacks: Absorb, Stun Spore, Growth, Worry Seed, Poison Sting, Magical Leaf, Cut, Toxic Spikes, and Sweet Scent.
Ability: Poison Point.
Hoothoot (Female)
Attacks: Peck, Growl, Tackle, Echoed Voice, Confusion, Reflect, Pluck, Extrasensory, Take Down, and Uproar.
Ability: Insomnia.
Ralts (Male)
Attacks: Growl, Disarming Voice, Double Team, Confusion, Hynosis, Draining Kiss, Teleport, Psybeam, Life Dew, Charm, and Calm Mind.
Ability: Synchronize.
Rhyhorn (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Tail Whip, Smackdown, Bulldoze, Horn Attack, Scary Face, and Stomp.
Ability: Lightning Rod.
Eddys Team
Monferno (Male)
Attacks: Scratch, Leer, Ember, Taunt, Power-Up Punch, Mach Punch, Rock Smash, Fury Swipes, Flame Wheel, Feint, and Torment.
Ability: Blaze.
Zubat (Male)
Attacks: Absorb, Supersonic, Astonish, Mean Look, Pluck, Poison Fang, Quick Guard, and Air Cutter.
Ability: Inner Focus.
Graveler (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Defense Curl, Sandstorm, Rock Polish, Rollout, Rock Tomb, Rock Throw, Smackdown, Bulldoze, Self-Destruct, and Stealth Rock.
Ability: Sturdy.
Floatzel (Male)
Attacks: Tackle, Growl, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Water Gun, Bite, Aqua Jet, and Double Hit.
Ability: Swift Swim.
Absol (Female)
Attacks: Quick Attack, Leer, Double Team, Knock Off, Detect, Taunt, Thief, and Slash.
Ability: Super Luck.
