After participating in the Kalos League, Ash decides to go to the Nessada region with his friends. Along the way, they face some unexpected events which will change the life of some of them.
Ch.44: A New Trainer
It was the after Ash's Gym Battle and before May's Contest. The gang just had their breakfast and knew what to do – a party for a small blonde–haired girl. The night before, Clemont everyone about this day – it was Bonnie's 10th birthday! The day which his little sister officially becomes a Pokémon Trainer. Good thing he informed the rest of the gang about this day and came up with a plan to surprise her.
"What are we going to do," asked Ash.
"I'm not sure," answered Brock.
"I feel like this is my fault," said Serena. "I didn't know that Vivillon was about to learn Poison Powder and accidently poison all of our Pokémon."
"It's OK, Serena," said Ash as he placed a hand on her shoulder. "Accidents happen. You and Vivillon just need to work on how to use Poison Powder. Pikachu also had a little trouble in mastering Volt Tackle."
"Hey, guys," said Bonnie as she came up to the group and saw their worried faces. "What's wrong?"
"All Pokémon got poisoned from Poison Powder and Nurse Joy is barely trying to heal them," said Clemont.
"If only we had some Pecha Berries," said May.
"According to my tablet, there are a lot of Pecha Berries in a nearby forest," said Serena.
"Too bad we need to be here and wait for Nurse Joy for news," said Kaylin as she went to her brother for comfort. "I don't know what I'll do if something bad happens to Pikachu and the others."
"Why don't I get some Pecha Berries," suggested Bonnie.
"But what if a wild Pokémon attacks you," asked Clemont.
"I've got Dedenne with me so it'll be OK," said Bonnie.
"OK, Bonnie," said Clemont. "We're counting on you."
"Thanks, guys," said Bonnie as she took Serena's tablet and went to get Pecha Berries. However, once she was gone, the group sighed in relief.
"That was a close one," said Kaylin.
"Yeah, but I don't think she'll be happy when she learns that we made the whole thing up," said Ash.
"Don't worry," said Clemont. "Once she comes back, she'll be surprise for what we did for her birthday."
"I guess, but there's one thing missing and that's presents," said May.
"Of course, how could we forget about the presents," said Brock.
"Let's calm down," said Ash. "What if we give her the first thing that comes to mind?"
"I guess we don't have another choice," said Serena.
"Then let's get started," said Clemont.
(2 hours later)
"Is everything ready, guys," asked Clemont. "I have a feeling that Bonnie will be here ay moment."
"There's no need to panic, Clemont,"said Ash. "We told Nurse Joy the plan and I'm sure she'll tell Bonnie where we are."
You're right, Ash," said Clemont. "I'm just a little worried. Today Bonnie turns 10 which means that she will be a Pokémon Trainer."
"Just because she's becoming a Trainer doesn't mean she'll leave use right away," said Serena. "It's true that she'll be on her own one day, but I have the feeling that day won't come soon."
"Bonnie will leave when she's ready," said May.
"Thanks, guys," said Clemont. "I just don't know what to do when Bonnie decides to go on an adventure on her own."
"Let's worry about that later," said Ash. "Today is a big day for Bonnie and we should be happy for her."
"Pika pika," shouted Pikachu, signaling the gang that Bonnie is close.
"She's coming," said Kaylin. "This is so exciting."
At that moment, the door opened and what Bonnie saw made her speechless. The entire room was covered in green, yellow, blue, purple and pink garlands, red balloons and there was a "Happy Birthday" sigh held above her friends.
"Happy Birthday, Bonnie," shouted everyone.
"You guys did this for me," asked Bonnie, finding a voice to speak. She had celebrated a lot of birthdays, but none of them were like this one.
"Of course we did," said Clemont. "We needed to distract you so you couldn't realize what we've been up to."
"Don't worry about it," said Bonnie. "To be honest, for a moment I though you forgot about my birthday."
"How could we, even if we almost forgot about what to give you as a present," said Ash.
"Cool, presents," said Bonnie as she jumped up and down. "I wanna see them."
"Maybe it'll be a good idea to open them before we eat," said May.
"In that case, I think that Clemont should start," said Brock.
"What do you have for me, Clemont," asked Bonnie.
"Well, since it's your 10th birthday, I think it's time to give you Dedenne's PokéBall," said Clemont as he gave his sister Dedenne's PokéBall. "From this day Dedenne is officially your Pokémon."
"That's awesome," said Bonnie as she took the PokéBall. "Thanks, Clemont." Then, she turned to May and Serena. "What are your presents?"
"This present is actually from both of use," said Serena as May gave her a huge box which contained a lot dresses. "We thought if you want to be a Performer or a Coordinator, you'll need some cute outfits."
"They're so beautiful," said Bonnie. "I can't wait to try them all."
"Here's my present," said Brock as he gave her a book which had information about all kinds of medicine. "If your Pokémon get injured or sick, you'll need to know what kind of medicine to use."
"Thanks so much, Brock," said Bonnie. "I promise I'll know everything about how to heal an injured or sick Pokémon."
"Bonnie, here's my present," said Kaylin as she gave Bonnie a plush toy that looked like Dedenne. "I didn't know what to give you so I bought the first thing that came to mind."
"I love it, Kaylin," said Bonnie as she hugged the plush toy. "I'm sure Dedenne will like it as well. Ash, what do you have?"
"It's your choice," said Ash which confused everyone. "You see, I called Professor Oak and he told me that his cousin has sent him over the Alola Region starters to study them, but that's important right now, 'cause I thought it would be cool if you chose one those 3 starters."
"You mean I get the chance to choose a starter Pokémon from the Alola Region," asked Bonnie excited.
"Yup," said Ash as he opened a box and brought out three PokéBalls. "What do you say?"
"That sound great," said Bonnie as she turned to Dedenne. "Dedenne, we'll have a new friend!"
"In that case, here are the Alola Region starters," said Ash as he released the three starters, Popplio, Litten and Rowlet, from their PokéBalls.
"They're so cute," said Bonnie as she looked at the three Pokémon.
"These are Popplio, a water–type; Litten, a fire–type, and Rowlet, a grass–type," said Ash as he introduced the three starters to Bonnie.
"I'll go with this one," said Bonnie as she picked Litten up.
"Now that you've made your choice, there's something else you'll need," said Ash. "And that's a PokéDex, plus some PokéBalls."
"That's so awesome," said Bonnie. "Thanks so much, Ash. I don't know what to say."
"It was no problem at all," said Ash when he remembered something. "I almost forgot. Pikachu wanted to give you something as well."
"Really," asked Bonnie when Pikachu came up to her and gave her a card with a picture of the entire group and their Pokémon. "It's perfect. Thanks so much, Pikachu."
"Pika Pikachu," said Pikachu when he was suddenly picked up and hugged tightly by Bonnie. In fact, the hug was too tight as it caused him to unleash a Thunderbolt on Bonnie.
"Bonnie, I told you not to hug Pikachu too tight," said Clemont.
"You know how to ruin the fun," said Bonnie. "Besides, I kind of got used to it."
"Something tells me I don't want to know how you got used to Pikachu's Thunderbolt," said Clemont while the others laughed.
"I thought so, but do you know what I'm thinking right now," asked Bonnie as she turned to Ash. "Ash, let's have a battle."
"A battle," asked Ash.
"I'm a trainer now, right," said Bonnie. "I want my first battle to be with you."
"Very well," said Ash. "I accept your challenge, Bonnie."
"I'll be the referee," said Clemont.
"Then let's get to the battlefield," said Bonnie as she ran outside.
"Right with you," said Ash as he followed Bonnie.
After everyone was outside, Ash and Bonnie stood on the battlefield with Clemont in the middle as a referee while the rest of the gang were acting as the audience.
"The Pokémon battle between Ash from Pallet Town and Bonnie from Lumiose City will now begin," said Clemont. "It'll be a one–on–one Pokémon battle and it will be over when one Pokémon from either side is unable to continue. Are the trainers ready?"
"Ready," answered both Ash and Bonnie.
"Then let the battle begin," declared Clemont.
"Litten, let's go," said Bonnie as she brought out the 'Fire Cat' Pokémon.
"Aipom, I choose you," said Ash as he brought out the 'Log Tail' Pokémon.
"I need to check out Litten's moves," said Bonnie as she brought out her PokéDex and checked its moves. "OK, I'm ready. Litten, use Ember."
"Aipom, dodge it and use Shadow Claw," said Ash.
"Counter it with Fire Fang," said Bonnie. Litten fired its Ember, but Aipom managed to avoid it and went for Shadow Claw which was countered by Fire Fang. "Now use Ember."
"Aipom, use Double Team and then Swift," said Ash.
"Litten, use Protect," said Bonnie. Aipom managed to dodge Ember with Double Team and all the copies fired a Swift which Litten defended itself from with Protect.
"Aipom, use Shadow Claw," said Ash.
"Litten, dodge it and use Fire Fang," said Bonnie. Aipom charged with Shadow Claw, but Litten managed to avoid it and landed its Fire Fang. "Alright, now use Ember."
"Aipom, counter it with Swift," said Ash. Both Pokémon fired their attacks and Swift managed to overpower Ember and struck Litten.
"Litten, are you OK," asked Bonnie to which Litten nodded. "Use Bulk Up."
"So you're rising Litten's attack and defense," said Ash. "Not bad, but it's time to end this. Aipom, use Focus Punch."
"Litten, use your best Fire Fang," said Bonnie. Both Pokémon charged with Focus Punch and Fire Fang and at the same time struck their opponent. The force of the collision was powerful enough to send Aipom and Litten backwards and formed a huge cloud of dust which covered the entire field. When it cleared, both Pokémon were lying on the ground.
"Both Aipom and Litten are unable to battle," declared Clemont. "Therefore this match is a draw."
"Not bad for a first battle," said Ash as he returned Aipom.
"Thanks, Ash," said Bonnie as she returned Litten. "That was a great battle."
"It sure was," said Ash. "I can tell that with some training, Litten can become pretty strong."
"You're right," said Bonnie when she held her stomach.
"Are you OK, Bonnie," asked Clemont worried.
"Yeah, it's just from all the excitement, we forgot one thing and that's to eat," answered Bonnie which caused everyone to laugh. "I'm starving."
"Yeah, me too," said Ash.
"Then let's go eat," said Brock.
With that, the gang went back inside and enjoyed the rest of the party.
To be continued…
That's all for this chapter. Bonnie is now a trainer and had her first battle. The next chapter will be May's Pokémon Contest. By the way, sorry for the long wait. I was very busy with exams and didn't have time to write. I'll try to post the next chapter soon. See you next time which I hope it will be soon.