One for the Goomy
Alec's POV
The group was continuing on their way to Coumarine City and had decided to stop at a nearby river for lunch. The group released their Pokémon with Alec letting out Soar, Voltier, Samurai, his Samurott, Nightmare the Gengar, and his Metagross, Super. "Everybody, I want you to all meet Goomy, who's going to be traveling with us," Ash told the Pokémon.
[Hello everyone,] Goomy greeted.
The Pokémon other than Alec's said their hello's and Dedenne still freaked out Goomy. "Dedenne still freaks Goomy out," Ash stated.
"Goomy may have had a bad experience with a fairy type in the past," Alec theorized.
"I really wish you and Dedenne would become friends," Bonnie said to a still terrified Goomy. Alec's Pokémon then introduced themselves, but Alec noticed that Samurai didn't acknowledge any of them as Soar had to introduce him. "Come on Samurai, be polite," Alec told him.
[They're weak, so why should I?] Samurai wondered.
[Come on Samurai, you got to liven up a bit,] Soar told him, putting his wing around his neck. Samurai shrugged him off.
[What's up with him?] Frogadier asked.
[He's usually like that, you get used to it,] Ethan answered.
Goomy then suddenly screamed in terror and Alec saw Nightmare had appeared right behind him. "Nightmare!" Alec scolded.
[What? Just having a bit of fun,] Nightmare started with a massive smile on his face, but when he saw Voltier glaring at him he faded into the ground to hide.
[If he gives any of you any trouble, just talk to me and I'll sort him out,] Voltier told the Pokémon.
Some Pokémon then went for a swim as the humans watched from the shore, with Samurai and Super not joining in. A shadow then came over the group and some looked up to see Team Rocket's balloon. Cables fired down into the river and pulled up a metal net under the Pokémon in the river and Pikachu, Chespin, and Pancham managed to jump out before it closed. "Nothing succeeds like success," Jessie celebrated.
"When it comes to conjuring up traps, I'm the best," Meowth gloated.
"I helped the conjuring," James protested to Meowth.
"Alright Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted.
"'Kay Inkay, stop them with Psybeam!" James shouted as he threw the Poké Ball. The two attacks hit, causing an explosion.
"Chespin, Pin Missile! Go!" Clemont commanded. Chespin fired as Wobbufet jumped onto the edge of the balloon and used Mirror Coat.
"Stop them with Razor Shell!" Alec shouted. Samurai jumped into the air and cut through the Pin Missile.
"Now, give them another Psybeam!" James ordered. Inkay fired off multiple Psybeams that went wild with Samurai still trying to hit the revolving Pokémon. The attacks riled up a bunch of Lotad and Lombre which began to shoot Energy Balls and Bubblebeams everywhere.
A few were about to hit Alec when Super jumped in front of him and took the hits, shrugging off the attacks like nothing. The group ran in confusion with Alec getting separated from Super in the confusion.
Alec had stopped running next to a tree in the middle of a field and heard Ash ask, "How is everyone?"
"I'm alright, no thanks to Team Rocket," Alec answered.
"Where's Bonnie?!" Clemont suddenly asked. Alec looked around and couldn't see her anywhere.
"Serena and Super are missing too," Alec realized.
"So's Goomy," Ash added.
"We'd better find them," Clemont said.
"Agreed. Everyone but Ethan and Soar, return," Alec said as he put his other Pokémon back into their balls as Ash and Clemont did the same, with Ash keeping Fletchinder out. Fennekin and Skiddo were still around as well.
"You two go look for the others from the air," Ash told Fletchinder and Soar. The two birds nodded and flew off in opposite directions to cover more ground.
[Will Serena be alright?] Fennekin asked in worry.
[I'm sure she'll be alright. She probably has Super with her, and that walking supercomputer is pretty powerful,] Ethan reassured her.
"We'll find her Fennekin," Alec told her as he offered his shoulder to her and she climbed up. Alec then touched Skiddo's horns so he could feel Alec's confidence and it helped the mount Pokémon feel better.
"Let's get going," Ash said and the group headed off.
Super's POV
After a bit of getting away from the attacks, Super stopped to look around and saw his trainer's sister, which many of Alec's Pokémon still weren't used to, as well as Bonnie, Dedenne, Pancham, and Goomy. "That was too close. Is everyone okay?" Serena asked. She then looked around and noticed something. "Wait, where's Ash and Alec?" she asked in worry.
"Yeah, and where's Clemont?" Bonnie asked. She then suddenly jumped in fright and Super saw Team Rocket's Meowth.
"What are you doing here?!" they both asked in surprise.
"It's your fault we're in this situation, remember?" Bonnie stated.
"Okay, my bad. I take full responsibility. I'll hang with you guys and do everything I can to find your buddies," Meowth said. Super thought Meowth was lying or had a hidden motive, but he didn't say anything as he didn't know Meowth. Bonnie seemed to share the same thought as she glared at Meowth. "Hey, I'm serious. I've got a strong sense of responsibility."
"We need to find the others as soon as possible, let's get going," Serena said as she started walking with the others right behind her.
[Here,] Super said as he used Psychic to put Goomy on top of him.
[Thanks,] Goomy said.
After a bit of walking, Super felt Goomy sliding around on his head. [What's going on?] Super asked him, but Goomy didn't respond. Serena came over for a look, hearing the commotion and probably seeing whatever it was Goomy was doing.
"Goomy! What's wrong?" Bonnie asked when she saw Goomy after Serena took him off Super's head and he saw that Goomy was looking more like a puddle than a slug.
"Maybe Goomy's hungry," Serena theorized.
"Hey, it wasn't walkin' so what's its problem," Meowth grumbled.
"Let's go find him some leaves to eat," Bonnie said as she and Dedenne went to find some.
[Try the tree's a bit back there,] Super called out, pointing in the direction they came from.
[Sure,] Dedenne said as she led Bonnie to them. Goomy then tried to eat the leaf in Pancham's mouth but he wasn't getting it.
"We got some!" Bonnie shouted as she and Dedenne came back with a bunch of leaves. When Dedenne got close, Goomy jumped behind one of Super's legs in an effort to hide. "Why's Goomy hiding behind Super?" Bonnie asked.
"Well, Meta- I mean, Super, is a steal type so that might be it," Meowth pointed out.
"I guess that makes sense," Serena stated.
"Come on Goomy, Dedenne's very nice," Bonnie said, trying to bring Goomy out.
[I just want to be friends,] Dedenne stated sadly.
[You have to give him time. You can't just expect him to like you after everything he's been through,] Super pointed out.
[I guess,] Dedenne responded.
"I wish there was something to help those two get along," Serena said with a sigh.
Alec's POV
The group was still searching for the rest of them and Alec was starting to get a bit worried. Super should have been able to find them easily but there was no sign of anyone. "Serena! Super! You out there?!" Alec shouted.
"Bonnie, say something so I know where you are!" Clemont called out.
[Goomy, Dedenne, are you out there?!] Pikachu shouted.
[Super, where'd you go?] Ethan wondered.
[Serena, where are you?] Fennekin wondered, looking pretty worried herself.
"We'll find her Fennekin," Alec said, trying to bring her spirits up but it didn't seem to work.
[Wait, I've got it!] Pikachu shouted excitedly.
"What is it Pikachu?" Ash asked. Pikachu answered by sending out electricity all around him.
"You're sending that as a signal to Dedenne, aren't you?" Clemont asked.
[You bet,] Pikachu answered.
Super's POV
After Goomy got his food, Super's group continued to look with Super having a hard time trying to calculate Alec's position due to the fact that it didn't see where he ran off to. Goomy had once again hopped onto Super's body for the ride and seemed to be enjoying himself. [What the…] Dedenne said out of the blue.
"Did you feel something Dedenne?" Bonnie asked.
[Yeah, I felt Pikachu's electricity. I can lead them right to us,] Dedenne answered. He jumped down to the ground and sent out his own electricity in all directions.
"You know pal, you're such a cutie pie," Meowth said, touching Dedenne as a bolt of electricity came down and hit the small mouse, electrocuting Meowth.
"What are you doing?!" Serena asked in surprise.
"I can translate electricity too," Meowth answered, his voice slightly garbled from the shock.
"You do?" Serena asked. Super looked at him skeptical though.
"Yeah, it's this way," Meowth said, continuing the way the group was heading.
[I think we should go the other way,] Dedenne said, but only the Pokémon understood.
"See, Dedenne agrees with me," Meowth lied. The rest of the group followed with Super looking at Pancham, who merely nodded. As they continued walking, Super started to notice Goomy nibbling on the 'X' that was on his head.
[If you could stop that Goomy it'd be appreciated,] Super told him. Goomy let go when Inkay suddenly showed up in front of the group. He immediately went back the way he came and Team Rocket stepped out a few moments later.
"What took you so long?" Meowth asked excitedly as he ran up to them.
"So, where have you been, you little scamp?" Jessie asked.
"We were wondering what took you so long," James added.
"Although, it appears you got a present for us," Jessie stated, looking at the group.
"Pancham, Goomy, Dedenne, and Metagross. Twerpettes to boot," James continued.
"And separated from the two strongest twerps as well," Jessie noted.
"Now's our chance for a little Pokémon pickin'," Meowth told his team.
"You tricked us!" Bonnie shouted.
"Wow, you fell for my molochy then I've got a bridge to sell you," Meowth commented.
Serena then stood in front of Bonnie. "Bonnie, I think you'd better step back," Serena told her.
"Oh, the brave twerpette goes solo, but what are you going to do without Pikachu or Umbreon?" Jessie asked.
"I think you're forgetting that I still have Pancham and my brothers Metagross. Ready Pancham and Super?" Serena asked the two
[Hop off Goomy,] Super told him and Goomy quickly jumped off as it and Pancham got into battle stances.
"Hold on, you have a brother?" James asked in confusion. Serena didn't answer him as Super started calculating potential scenarios on how this battle would go.
"I think it's the super-strong twerp," Meowth theorized.
"No matter. Pumpkaboo, Shadow Ball!" Jessie ordered. Pumpkaboo fired and Super jumped into the air. It came down and slammed Shadow Claw into both Inkay and Pumpkaboo as Pancham dodged the already launched Shadow Balls.
"Inkay, Psybeam!" James commanded. Inkay fired and managed to hit Pancham, forcing him back.
"Pancham, are you okay?" Serena asked.
[I'm good, let's keep going,] Pancham replied.
"Good. Stone Edge!" Serena shouted. Pancham's move hit Pumpkaboo as Super used Meteor Mash on Inkay.
"You're doing great you two!" Bonnie cheered.
"Dark Pulse!" Jessie ordered and the move hit Super, sending it back.
"Inkay, tackle!" James shouted and Inkay managed to hit Pancham.
"Bring the curtain down with Shadow Ball!" Jessie commanded. Pumpkaboo fired at Pancham but Super jumped in front of him and took the hit. Super actually felt it hurt, which surprised him.
[I'm not going down that easily,] Super said as he stabilized himself.
"Clearly it's been well trained," James noted.
"Now let's show them your Dark Pulse!" Serena ordered and Pancham fired on Inkay, sending him flying.
"Inkay, Psybeam!" James shouted and Inkay managed to nail Pancham hard and leave him confused.
"I'd hate to break it to you, but you can't hope to win if you're confused," Jessie goaded. Super then aimed a Hammer Arm on Inkay but he dodged at the last second. "Pumpkaboo, Dark Pulse!" Jessie shouted. Super was sent back by the attack and he started to stand when Inkay hit it with Foul Play and was nailed by another Dark Pulse.
"Super! Are you alright?" Serena asked in concern.
"If it is, not for long. Pumpkaboo, Shadow Ball!" Jessie commanded. Super quickly used Psychic and sent the move back and sent Pumpkaboo into Inkay. Super then hit both with Shadow Claw multiple times. While all that was happening, Pancham managed to break free of the confusion with the help of Dedenne's Nuzzle. Dedenne then joined Super and Pancham on the battlefield.
"And things were going so well," James moped.
"The outcome will still be the same," Jessie said. "Dark Pulse!"
"Dodge it!" Serena shouted. The three moved out of the way and Super used Meteor Mash on Inkay while Dedenne hit Pumpkaboo with Thundershock.
"Pancham, Arm Trust!" Serena shouted.
"Dedenne, Nuzzle!" Bonnie ordered. Both attacks made contact. Super then jumped into the air and slammed Hammer Arm on the ground sending Team Rocket into the air. Super then used Psychic to send Team Rocket into a blastoff.
"We did it!" Bonnie cheered.
"How are you doing Goomy?" Serena asked and then gasped. Super looked and saw Goomy was gone with a damp trail coming from the rock.
[Let's follow this,] Super said, pointing out the trail to the group.
"Good idea Super," Serena said and the group headed down the trail.
After a while, they had reached a group of rocks. [Over here! Goomy's trail goes through these rocks!] Dedenne called out.
"Could Goomy have really fit through there?" Bonnie asked.
"Goomy is really small," Serena pointed out.
[Not to mention Goomy's body is covered in slime,] Super added, then realized the humans couldn't understand him.
[I'll go through and find him,] Dedenne volunteered before he headed down the tunnel.
[Hello down there!] a voice called out. Super turned and saw Fletchinder and Soar in the air.
"We're down here!" Bonnie shouted.
"Go tell the others where we are!" Serena called out. Fletchinder then flew away but Soar started flying towards the ground.
[You alright Super?] Soar asked, noticing the scraps still on Super's body.
[I'm still operational. I calculate that I will be back in combat-ready condition in 2 hrs and 43-] Super started.
[I'm going to stop you there. I don't want the numbers, you know some of us get a bit annoyed by that,] Soar pointed out.
[My apologies,] Super replied.
Not long after, the rest of the group had reunited. "Hey you guys!" Serena shouted when she saw them. Fennekin and Skiddo ran to Serena and she grabbed Fennekin in her arms as Skiddo tackled her to the ground. "It's good to see you too," Serena said as she stood back up.
"You alright?" Alec asked Serena and Super though he heard a bit of concern in his voice.
"We're fine Alec. Super here did an amazing job protecting us," Serena told him.
"Nice work Super," Alec said, rubbing his hand on Super's body.
Super felt like smiling, but noticed the other Pokémon around and decided against it. [It is… agreeable… to see you again,] Super stated.
[Wait, is the robot getting some feelings?] Ethan asked.
"Knock it off Ethan," Alec reprimanded him.
"I'm sorry Ash, but we somehow got separated from Goomy," Serena told him as Super focused on them.
"It's not Serena's fault!" Bonnie suddenly shouted. "Serena battled really hard against Team Rocket but Goomy ran off sometime during the battle."
"Noone's blaming Serena, Bonnie," Alec told her.
"Goomy probably ran off because he got really scared," Ash theorized.
"We'd better get looking for him," Clemont said.
"Agreed. Do we have any idea on where he went?" Ash asked Serena and Bonnie.
"Dedenne followed Goomy through some rocks," Bonnie answered.
"Soar, fly overhead and give us a view," Alec told him.
"Go with him Fletchinder," Ash added. The two birds took to the sky again and flew over the rock formation ahead of them.
Alec's POV
After deciding to go around the rock formation, Fletchinder and Soar soon returned. [We've got something!] Soar shouted.
"Did you find them?" Ash asked the two. Fletchinder merely pointed to a storm cloud with his wing. "That has to be them," Ash realized.
"Return Soar, good work," Alec said as Ash returned Fletchinder as well. The group then headed over towards the cloud and saw Goomy and Dedenne battling Team Rocket as the cloud disappeared.
Jessie then threw a box at the two Pokémon. "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted. Pikachu's attack destroyed the device and the group stood in front of Goomy and Dedenne.
"We'll take things from here," Alec said.
"We'll see about that twerp!" Jessie shouted.
"Surrender your Pokémon and no one gets hurt," James demanded.
"I have a better idea," Alec said as he pulled his keystone out of his pocket. "Super, Mega Evolve!" he shouted. Super then turned into Mega Metagross.
"Use Dark Pulse!" Jessie shouted.
"Breakthrough with Meteor Mash!" Alec commanded. Super pushed through Pumpkaboo's attack and slammed into her. "Now Shadow Claw!" Super slashed both opposing Pokémon sending them into Team Rocket.
"Alright Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted. Pikachu jumped and the electric explosion caused Team Rocket to blast off. Super then reverted to normal.
"Hang in there Dedenne," Bonnie told him, holding the small mouse in her hands.
[Is he going to be alright?] Goomy asked in concern.
"Don't worry about a thing. I'll fix Dedenne up in no time," Clemont said, reassuring both Bonnie and Goomy.
"Thank you big brother," Bonnie said.
Clemont got out a Super Potion and spread a bit on Dedenne. He opened his eyes and seemed to recover his strength. [You're alright!] Goomy said excitedly. He then started nibbling on Dedenne's ear much to the small mouse's shock.
"Looks like someone got over their fear of Dedenne," Alec noted.
"Yeah, because they're best buddies!" Bonnie said enthusiastically.
"Well, however it happened, it's awesome," Ash stated.
Dedenne then nuzzled Goomy and accidentally used the attack. "Don't do that please," Bonnie told Dedenne, but the group all just started laughing except for Super, who stood showing no emotion.
"You know you can be a bit more expressive," Alec told it.
[Maybe, but when I'm ready,] Super answered. Alec merely nodded in response.