Chapter 30 Motostoke Outskirts
Once the group is now at the Motostoke Outskirts, they can see some Sudowoodo pretending to be trees on the way. Lillie decides to train Cherrim with it. Because of the sunny day, Cherrim changes its form. Gloria asks, "But why is it look different from what the Pokedex says?"
Rotom says, "Let me explain. This is the Sunny form, and the one in the Pokedex is actually the Overcast Form. This form only appears under the great sun."
"Yeah, it evolved back in the cave, so it wouldn't get sunlight...but now it can, that's why it changes form." Alice says.
After training, they notice a Koffing and Lillie says, "Ash, do you know that in the Galar Region, Weezing has different forms as well?"
"Like the Stunfisk? I think I want to capture it myself to see it." Ash says as he sends out Arrokuda to battle. In the end, Arrokuda evolves into a giant fish, and Rotom decides to record this Pokemon.
Barraskewda: The Skewer Pokemon: Water Type. Evolved from Arrokuda at LV:26. This Pokémon has a jaw that's as sharp as a spear and as strong as steel. Apparently Barraskewda's flesh is surprisingly tasty, too.
This causes Barraskewda to take a step back, as he is afraid that he is going to get eaten. Ash notices it and says, "Calm down, I am not going to eat you." It makes the Pokemon sigh a little as Rotom also apologizes.
"Now go, Pokeball." Ash throws the Poke Ball at the Koffing and it is captured.
"That's great Ash." Serena compliments, "You have new Pokemon."
"Thanks." Ash says. Then he notices a new Pokemon and Gloria says, "Wow, a Hatenna in the wild."
"Yeah, though you managed to defeat Bede's." Alice says.
Ash says, "This Pokemon will be a good addition to my team." Then he sends out his Alolan Dugtrio to battle. With itself being part Steel Type, it resists a lot of Psychic Moves, and then it defeats the Hatenna using Iron Head, also prompting Ash to capture it.
Hatenna: The Calm Pokemon: Psychic Type. Via the protrusion on its head, it senses other creatures' emotions. If you don't have a calm disposition, it will never warm up to you.
Ash sends it out as Hatenna gets close to Ash, and then it warms up to him easily. "Thank you, Hatenna." Ash smiles at the Pokemon.
Then they see Alice using a Butterfree against a Salandit. Ash says, "Even a Salandit...is that a male or a female?"
Rotom says, "That's a female one, which means it can evolve into a Salazzle."
Alice says, "I know, that's why trying to capture it. I heard that Salazzle is really strong and beautiful." Then she throws a Poke Ball and captures the Pokemon in the end, but after picking up the Poke Ball, they notice two pink-colored Pokemon walking around.
"What is that?" Rotom asks, and then they all gather, and then Rotom says, "It is an Impidimp."
Both Impidimp then starts to make fun of Ash and Alice, causing them to get a little annoyed. Ash asks, "Can you stop doing that to me?"
Rotom says, "It feeds on the negative emotions as its energy."
Mark says, "And since it is attached to you two, why don't you capture it?"
"Why should we?" Alice asks, but both Impidimp jump onto their backpacks and find two Poke Balls, they touch them and get sucked inside. Alice mutters, "Grr...it manages to annoy me somehow..."
Gloria whines, "I was about to capture that Pokemon... You beat me first..."
Trenor says, "Well, sometimes that will happen as well."
Impidimp: The Wily Pokemon: Dark and Fairy Type. Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.
"That is a rare type combination if you ask me." Serena says. "I don't think that there is Dark and Fairy-type at the same time before."
And Mark also notices a Pawniard as he tries to capture the Pokemon, with the help of Blaziken, Pawniard is captured and he is glad to have a new Pokemon.
"Nice one, Mark." Ash says, "You caught yourself a new Pokemon."
"Thanks, bro." Mark says. "By the way, we are about to arrive at Motostoke, who are you going with this time?"
Ash says, "That is a good question." Ash suddenly grabs Serena's arm, causing the girls to get jealous except for Alice. Alice smiles as she realizes that Serena must have confessed to him.
Ash whispers in her ear, "How about we have a date in Motostoke?"
"I will like to." Serena whispers back as they turn back to the others. Lillie asks, "Serena, what did Ash tell you?"
"Well, in Motostoke, it is my turn to be with Ash." Serena says, and the other girls can only sigh, and Gloria frowns as Ash hasn't taken her out on the date while the others have.
They finally reach Motostoke City, as they go to the Budew Drop Inn for the night. But they are surprised to see that Marnie and Morpeko are standing in front of the statue that they saw back with Sonia. "Marnie?" Ash asks.
Marnie looks at him and says, "Uhh, Prince Ash, right? Out givin' it your all, even this late, huh?" Then she asks, "Hey, help with somethin' for a sec. I want t' see if I'm ready for the next leg of the Gym Challenge."
"Uh...sure." Ash says as the girl starts to blush a little. "Wicked! Got some fight in you, huh?"
Just then, Team Yell grunts appear besides them as they start to cheer Marnie. Much to the surprise.
"Marnie is the best!" "Go! Marnie!" The grunts use their loudspeakers to yell, causing her to wince a little.
Gloria says, "We can't lose to them, we have to cheer Ash as well."
"You're right! Go Ash!" Lillie yells.
Marnie sends out Croagunk first, while Ash sends out Hatenna. Marnie says, "I'll feel awful if I lose...But there's no way I'm gonna." Then she asks the Croagunk to use Mud Shot, but Hateena uses Protect to protect itself. And then it uses Confusion, dealing a lot of damage. Croagunk uses Poison Jab, managing to poison the Hatenna. But Hateena defeats the Pokemon with another Confusion.
She sends out Scraggy next. Scraggy's type advantage makes Hateena unable to use Confusion, but before Hateena can use Disarming Voice, Scraggy uses Headbutt and then it hits the Pokemon, causing it to faint. Ash is surprised at first, but then he sends out Farfetch'd. Both of them clash with each other using Brick Break, until Marnie's trying for the High Jump Kick, only to miss and then Ash's finishes it with a Brutal Swing.
"It'd be no fun if things ended just yet...that is why we're not givin' up! Go! Morpeko!" Marnie sends out her final Pokemon.
Morpeko comes to the field as it smiles, then Marnie says, "Use Aura Wheel!"
As the Morpeko spins around, Ash tells Farfetch'd to block it with its leek, and he did. But as Morpeko gets back on feet, it starts to become angry and the body's color changes into dark purple.
"What just happened?" Ash gasps.
"Hangry Mode." Marnie says. "Every turn, Morpeko will change its form. But it doesn't make some major differences, so don't worry. Use Spark."
The Hangry Morpeko uses the move as it hits Ash's Farfetch'd, causing it to faint. So in the end, Ash sends out his Pikachu. Morpeko also turns back to normal again as this time it goes for a Bite. But Pikachu uses Iron Tail to make it bite the iron. Hangry Mode Morpeko appears again and this time Aura Wheel deals a lot of damage to Pikachu.
"What? But that move is an Electric Move?" Lillie asks.
"When Morpeko is in Hangry Mode, the move becomes Dark Type." Alice says.
But in the end, a Quick Attack is able to defeat the Morpeko. As the Team Yell grunts all fall down in defeat. Marnie says, "You beat me...Guess you must not be too bad after all, huh?"
She holds Morpeko into her arms and says, "I guess I'd better get to bed and rest up for tomorrow. You'd better get some sleep. too."
"I will." Ash says, "And by the way, your Pokemon are strong, especially your Morpeko. I am excited to have more battles with you."
Marnie's face has a little pink and then she says, "Um... thank you..." Then she walks away with Team Yell grunts following her.
Serena says, "She is really nervous, I wonder why..."
"Yeah." Dawn says. "By the way, we come a long way this morning in the Mines, so how about we go have some rest until lunchtime?"
"Sure. Then we can go sightseeing." Ash says.
In Ash's room, Ash takes a shower while Serena and Alice are chatting. Alice asks, "From seeing the Red Gem over there, I guess that Ash has told you about the Harem thing, right?"
Serena nods and says, "Yeah. At first I am surprised that you are the first one, but then again you know Ash longer than I. And I realized that it is not only me, but every one of our group is in love with him."
"Yeah." Alice says. "So you are having a date this afternoon I assume?"
This causes Serena to flinch. "You know it already?"
Well, Ash did bring me to a date in Turffield after all. Then he gave Dawn in Hulbury and Lillie in Wedgehurst, in Grenomy, I heard from Ash that he was with Elena the whole time."
"Really...Do you think Elena has feelings for Ash as well?" Serena asks.
"Maybe, and I think Marnie is as well." Alice says. "But let's not talk about this. I heard that some of the cities in the upcoming gyms are good for dates, even Wyndon as well." Serena says with a nod.
"And when Ash shows me about 7 gems, I have something that makes me wonder." Alice says.
"What is that?" Serena asks.
"We have five girls, but Ash has 7 gems, what does that mean? Does it mean that he wants to have Marnie or Elena in the harem as well?" Alice is confused. "If that's the case, how are they going to confess their feelings as they aren't traveling with us?"
Serena also wonders the same thing, but unknown to them, inside a girl's room, Marnie looks at the balcony and she asks, "Morpeko, are you full?"
"Urara..." The Pokemon is lying on the table with a full stomach. Marnie sighs and she says, "What's wrong with me? Why do I feel nervous around Prince Ash? How will I face him in the Championship if this continues?"
Now Ash has his first battle with Marnie, who might have some feelings for Ash as well, and they also capture some new Pokemon as well. The next chapter will be the date of Ash and Serena in Motostoke. I hope you like this chapter.
Ash's New Pokemon: Thwackey, Greedent, Corvisquire, Dottler, Thiveul, Eldegoss, Dubwool, Drednaw, Boltund, Carkol, Applin x2, Barraskewda, Toxel x2, Hattena, Impidimp, Linoone (G), Meowth (G), Farfetch'd (G), Alcremie x63, Koffing, Stunfisk (G)
Mark's Pokemon: Blaziken, Gyarados, Ninjask, Shedinja, Pawniard, Arrokuda, Dottler, Delibird, Alcremie (Strawberry, Ruby Cream)
Trenor's Pokemon: Greedent, Gloom, Swampert, Pumpkaboo, Onix, Basculin, Noibat
Alice's Pokemon: Wooloo x29, Dubwool, Salandit, Butterfree (Pink), Sizzlipede, Drizzile, Eldegoss, Pikachu, Eevee, Applin, Impidimp, Spritzee
Gloria's Pokemon: Minccino, Tranquill, Drednaw, Raboot, Wimpod, Ferroseed, Eevee, Woobat, Liepard, Kirlia
Dawn's Pokemon: Buneary, Noctowl, Mudbray, Duskull, Piplup, Quilava, Pelipper, Gloom, Pachirisu, Wobbuffet, Mamoswine, Togekiss
Serena's Pokemon: Diggersby, Pancham, Drifloon, Budew, Vespiquen, Drilbur, Braixen, Steenee, Chinchou, Nuzleaf, Sylveon
Lillie's Pokemon: Eevee, Hitmonchan, Shuckle, Ribombee, Haunter, Magearna, Shellder, Boltund, Cherrim, Meowstic, Vulpix (A)