Episode 7: Winter, the Alola Vulpix
The next day, Hana wakes up and looks to see she has been sleeping on Luxray the entire night and Pikachu sleeps beside her. Hana looks to see the bandages that are wrapped around her and remembers what happened the night before. Hana walks up to the chair where her backpack is and takes out her Pokemon Egg. Suddenly, the egg begins to show a bright glow.
Haan gasps in shock, "My egg… it's hatching."
Pikachu and Luxray wake up in surprise to see Hana holding the egg that is glowing bright. Just then, Akira, Diana, Ember, and Alistair hurry to the room to see what is happening.
"Hana, what's going on?" Diana asks.
"It's my Pokemon Egg… it's hatching," Hana says.
"Really!" Akira says.
The group watches carefully as the egg glows bright as it flashes. Hana quickly sits on her bed and places the egg on it. Just then, the egg pops, and a little Pokemon is born to the world as the glow disappears. The Pokemon born looks like a little fox with a snowy white four, pale blue paws, blue eyes, and dark blue insides its ears, a light gray nose, locks hair on its head and its six tails are curlier and have a wispy appearance.
The baby Pokemon cries out, "Vul!"
"Awww! It's so cute!" Diana squeals.
"It looks like a Vulpix, but with white fur," Akira says.
Hana smiles and says, "Hello."
The white Vulpix happily turns her head and says, "Vul," (Hello.)
Hana reaches her hand out slowly and then pets the little Vulpix' head, and the little Vulpix loves it.
Diana says, "I'll go get Nurse Joy. I will be best to let this little Vulpix have a check up."
A little time later, Nurse Joy along with Chancy examine both Hana and the little white Vulpix. The little while Vulpix hides behind Hana as Nurse Joy and Chansey are standing in front of them.
Hana calmly says with a smile, "It's okay Vulpix, there's nothing for you to be afraid of. Nurse Joy is here to help us."
"Vul?" (Really?) The white Vulpix asks, nervously.
"Yes. She's here to make sure you and I are healthy and I'll be there with you the whole time," Hana happily says.
The little Vulpix looks at Hana, seeing the smile on her face. The little baby Vulpix walks out and sits on Hana's lap, allowing Nurse Joy a physical view.
"Aww, you sure are a cute and very healthy Vulpix, and your fur is as white as snow," Nurse Joy happily says.
Vulipx smiles and says, "Vulpix." (Thank you.)
Soon, Nurse Joy checks Vulpix's heart beat, ears, eyes, heights, weight, and anything that is needed to be checked on her health. Vulpix even giggles when Nurse Joy touches her stomach, which is a ticklish spot for her. Hana and Nurse Joy giggle in reply.
After the check up, Nurse Joy says, "There. You have a very healthy Vulpix, and have a beautiful fur color."
"Thank you Nurse Joy. I'm glad that Winter is healthy," Hana happily says.
"Winter?" Akira says, confused.
Hana turns to the others with a nod, "Yep. That's her new name. I'm calling her Winter."
"Vulpix," (I like it.) The Vulpix, going by Winter says.
"I say she likes that name," Diana replies.
Pikachu jumps on the bed to see the little Vulpix, "Pikachu." (Hello.)"
"Vulpix," (Hello.) Winter replies.
Luxray turns to Vulipx and simply says, "Lux," (Hello.)
"Vul!" (Hi.) Winter happily says.
Nurse Joy kneels to where Hana's stomach is and Hana places Winter next to Pikachu on the bed. Nurse Joy then removes the bandages to see the wound from the Poison Jab is slightly purple, but is practically healed up. She then puts a little cream to help with the healing.
Nurse Joy calmly says, "Still, it's very rare to see an Alolan Vulpix here."
"An Alolan Vulpix?" Hana says, confused.
"Yes. I have a cousin who lives in Ula'ula Island of the Alola Region. It's very far from Kanto. The Vulpix of this feature can only be found there on Mount Lanakila," Nurse Joy says.
"That far?" Diana asks.
Confused, Hana says, "But… I found the egg in the forest outside of Pallet Town. How could an egg that is from a far away region could have ended up here."
"Hmm, there are many different possibilities. It could've been laid there be another Pokemon and something happened to it, or could have been brought here and lost, or maybe taken by poachers and they somehow lost it. There are many different possibilities," Nurse Joy says.
Hana pets Winter and sadly says, "Poor thing."
"But. I feel that Winter couldn't be in better hands than yours. I can tell you really cared about her," Nurse Joy says with a smile.
Hana smiles, "I do. I really do."
"Then there's nothing to worry about. Winter is in perfect health," Nurse Joy says.
She then places new bandages around Hana's stomach and says, "And you're doing much better today. Your wound is practically gone and you're looking healthy."
"What about Luxray?" Hana asks.
"Luxray is doing fine. It's all thanks to your treatment," Nurse Joy says.
Hana blushes, "Thank you."
Then turns to her friends, "We should talk to Professor Oak about Luxray and little Winter."
Back at Pallet Town in Professor Oak's lab, he is working on his computer. Suddenly, he receives a call. Professor Oak picks up the call and the screen shows Hana on it with Pikachu on her shoulder.
"Hi Professor! Good morning," Hana replies.
"Pika," (Hi.) Pikachu says.
"Good morning Hana. I was just wondering when you might be calling. Do you have some news?" Professor Oak says.
"I sure do," Hana says.
She then shows him the Boulder Badge, "I got my first badge at the Pewter Gym."
"Good job, Hana," Professor Oak says.
"And that's not all, I ran into an old friend of ours," Hana says.
Just then Luxray appears on the screen, "Luxray Lux," (Hello Professor.)
Professor Oak becomes surprised, "Oh my, you sure have a large Luxray."
"I know he's big, but doesn't he remind you of someone," Hana says.
Professor Oak looks at the Luxray very carefully, and notices the scar on it's eye. Soon, he realizes who this Pokemon is.
"Shinx, is that really you?" Professor Oak asks.
"Lux Luxray," (Yes. It's me.) Luxray says.
"Oh my. My, you surely have grown since the past two years. And I see he became one of your traveling companions," Professor Oak says.
"Yep. I was able to save him and other Pokemon from a Pokemon Poacher. She called herself Crimson," Hana says.
"Really? Where are you now?" Professor Oak asks.
"I'm at the Pokemon Center in Mulberry City for Diana's Pokemon Contest," Hana says.
"Diana?" Hana asks.
Diana and Ember, along with Akira and Alistair appear on the screen.
"My, you sure have made good friends," Professor Oak says.
"Yeah. This is Diana and Ember, she's a Pokemon Coordinator and we're here for her Contest. Akira along with Alistair are part of a police force," Hana says.
"Well, it's very nice to meet you two. I hope you all are looking out for each other," Professor Oak says.
"We are, and we already have a crazy adventure," Akira says.
"Pika!" (Yeah!) Alistair says.
"It's nice to meet you," Diana says.
"Cynda," (Hello.) Ember says.
"My, you sure are in for one journey," Professor Oak says.
"And I like to meet my newest member. You remember the egg I found, it finally hatched," Hana says, and holds Winter in her arms.
Winter nervously says, "Vul," (Hi.)
"An Alolan Vulpix?! Wow! This is a surprise," Professor Oak says.
Hana asks, "Is there anything you can tell me about it? Nurse told me that it's from the Alola Region that lives on Mount Lanakila on Ula'ula Island."
"Well, As you know, the Vulpix you have is a very different color than the ones you originally found here," Professor Oak says.
Hana and the others nod their heads.
"Not only that the color and appearance is different, but in Alola, Vulpix is an ice type," Professor Oak says.
"And Ice Type? Really?" Diana asks, surprised.
"Yes. The Vulpix you all are familiar with are fire types, but in the Alola Region, they're ice types. Those kinds of Pokemon can only be found on Mount Lanakila in the Alola Region," Professor Oak says.
"Wow! So you hatched a Pokemon that is very rare around here," Akira says.
"Well, you have Yamper that is rare around here too," Hana says.
"Yamper you say. That's usually found in the Galar Region," Professor Oak says.
Then says, "Well, I have to get going. I got some more work to do. Remember to catch Pokemon that will help you on your journey. And I like to see Winter some time."
"Okay. Bye professor," Hana says
Hana and the Professor hang up their phones.
Diana says, "Come on, I need to go register for the Pokemon Contest."
"Sure. Then I can show little Winter around and get her acquainted with the other Pokemon," Hana says.
Sometime later, the group of friends leave the Pokemon Center. Since they're here, the first thing they do is head to the Pokemon Contest Hall so Diana can register. At a large semi circle shape building that has a glass roof and a Pokebal at the front is Mulberry City's Pokemon Concert Hall, the site of Diana's upcoming Pokemon Contest. Hana, and the others wait for Diana to come out. Hana and Akira let out their Pokeballs and the Pokemon come out.
"Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to Winter. Our new friend," Hana says.
Winter stays behind Hana's leg, looking a bit nervous.
The Ralts twins walk over and answer, "Ralts!" (Hello)
"Vulpix," (Hello.) Winter nervously says.
Wurmple and Gloom also walk over. Gloom waves her arm while Wurmple smiles.
"Vulpix," (Hello.) Winter replies with a smile.
Winter then walks out and the Hana's Pokemon gather around her. Winter is a bit confused to see the Pokemon, but then smiles with glee to see more friends. Frosty walks over to Winter and holds a white berry in front of her.
"Vul?" (What's that?)" Vulpix asks.
"Snover Snover Snover Snover," (It's a berry from my body, they're really good.)
"Vulpix?" (They are?) Winter asks.
Frosty nods his head, "Snover. Snover" (They sure are. Try it.)
Winter decides to give the white berry a bight. She chews it and then swallows the bit of berry she eats.
She smiles and says, "Vulpix!" (Yummy!)
Winter then begins to eat the rest of the treat, which makes Frosty very happy.
"Aww. that's so sweet Frosty," Hana says.
"Snover," Frosty says, blushing.
Just then, Diana walks out of the building with Ember with a smile on her face.
Diana says, "Alright everyone, I'm all registered. The Pokemon Contest will be tomorrow so I'm going to do some practice."
"Okay. I'm going to head out to town with Pikachu and Winter," Hana says.
The holds out four of her Pokeballs, "Okay everyone, return."
The Pokemon return to their Pokeballs and Hana puts them back in her backpack.
Hana kneels to the two remaining Pokemon, "Alright Pikachu and Winter, ready to go to town?"
"Pika pika," (I sure am.) Pikachu says.
"Vul," (Yes.) Winter replies.
"Sounds good. I'm going to head back to the Pokemon Center to relax and to spend time with my Pokemon," Akira says.
A little time goes back and Hana along with Pikachu and Winter walk on the sidewalk.
Hana turns to her Pokemon, "Remember to stay close, it's easy to get lost in a city."
"Pika," (Okay.) Pikachu says.
"Vul," (Okay.) Winter nervously says.
Hana says, "I think there's a part close by. Let's go there."
Hana then runs off with her Pokemon close behind.
At the park, Team Rocket: Jessie, James, and Meowth are tired from the long walk they have since their pit trap has been a disaster.
"I can't believe it took us a while for us to find our way to an actual town," Jessie says, tired.
"I know. I feel like my legs are beginning to turn into jelly," Meowth replies.
"I have to wonder where the twerps are. That Pikachu and that Human Pokemon translator could be at," James replies.
Meowth stands up, "Yeah. And that girl still has some explaining to do."
Jessie and James stand up looking confused.
"You're still about the fact that a human girl like this Hana twerpette can actually understand Pokemon?" Jessie asks.
"Why is her being able to understand Pokemon got you a bit frazzled?" James asks.
"I'm not frazzled, just confused. It took me a long time to actually speak to Pokemon, but she acts like understanding Pokemon is like first nature or second nature. Or something like that," Meowth says.
Jessie says, "I must admit, I'm confused as to how that little twerpette is able to understand Pokemon."
"Hmm, I wonder if she could be the rumor I heard about," James replies, placing his hand on his chin.
"What rumor?" Meowth asks.
"Well. I heard this odd rumor that somewhere in the forest of Pallet Town there is a kid that was raised by Pokemon and can understand what they're saying." James says.
"But I thought that was a rumor," Jessie replies.
"It might not. Apparently the kid turns out to be a five year old girl, but that was around five years ago when she's found in the forest," James says.
This has Jessie and Meowth thinking.
Meowth says, "Hmm, judging by the age, time, and such, I say this kid would be around the same age as that twerpette with the Pikachu."
Jessie turns her head and surprisingly says, "And there she is."
Team Rocket sticks their heads out of the bush to see Hana along with Pikachu and with Winter.
Hana kneels down to them, "So what do you feel like doing?"
"Pika Pika," (I am hungry.) Piakchu says.
Winter's stomach growls and replies, "Vulpix," (Me too.)
"Yeah. I'm kind of hungry too, let's go find something to eat," Hana says.
The two Pokemon nod their heads and all three walk off to get something to eat. Unknown to them, Team Rocket sticks their head out of the bushes to see them heading off. Then jumps out of it with interest.
"So the twerpette is here in Mulberry City," James says.
"And she has that supercharged Pikachu as well," Meowth says.
Jessie then notices Winter, "Look… who's the cute, adorable, white fluff ball?"
James then takes out a small computer pad and says, "Let me see."
"Where did you get the small computer?" Jessie asks.
"I got it from the Team Rocket Base, it will give us access to every Pokemon in the world. Now I present the small computer to that little Pokemon," James says, and aims the computer at the vulpix.
With a scan, the little white Vulpix along with some of its information appear on the screen.
James reads the information, "I see. According to the information, that Pokemon is an Alolan form of Vulpix. That can only be found in Mount Lanakila Alola Region."
"A Vulpix?" Jessie replies, surprised and confused.
Meowth replies "Aww… white as the driven snow."
Jessie smirks, "It would be quite a feather in our caps if we caught it for the Boss."
"And we'll grab Pikachu to boot," Meowth says.
Jessie says, "Then we'll head them off."
In the middle of the park, Pikachu and Winter are sitting on a bench, and Hana brings a tray of food from the trees: Apples, Oran Berries, Pecha Berries, Cheri Berries, Aspear Berries, Razz Berries, Bluk Berries, Nanab Berries, and Pinap Berries.
"Here you go. I got some berries for everyone," Hana says, as she throws her Pokeballs.
Gloom, Wurmple, and the Ralts twins come out of their Pokeballs and let out their cry.
"Alright everyone, time to eat," Hana says.
Soon, the group are having their lunch with berries and Pokemon food. At the same time, Hana is also trying to figure out what kind of food her little Winter likes the most and figure out more about Winter.
Hana opens her Pokedex and reads, "Vulpix, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An Ice type. Vulpix is covered in white fur and was discovered on Mount Lanakila. Its breath can reach a temperature of 60 below zero, freezing anything it touches."
"Interesting. It seems you are able to use Powdered Snow, Baby-Doll Eyes, and Tackle," Hana says.
"Vul Vulpix," (That doesn't sound good.) Winter sadly says.
Hana pata Winter on the head, "It's okay. You're just born and you need to learn some moves. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be able to in no time."
"Vul," (Okay.) Winter happily says.
"Excuse me," A voice says.
Hana turns her head to see a boy three years older than her. He has tan skin, orange eyes, and red hair. He wears a red vest and isn't wearing a shirt, black shorts, and red and white sneakers. He is wearing a backpack and holds a notebook and a pencil.
The boy says, "I couldn't help but notice that you have some very unique Pokemon, especially the Vulpix."
"Thank you. Winter is just born from a Pokemon egg today. By the way, my name is Hana. I'm a Pokemon trainer who plans to enter the Indigo Plateau. This is my Partner Pikachu, there's Luxray, Wurmple, and my little Ralts twins," Hana says.
She then holds Winter, "And this is Winter, she's my new Alolan Vulpix."
"Well then congratulations. I'm Chase, and I'm Pokemon Watcher," The boy says.
"Pokemon Watcher?" Hana says, confused.
"Pokemon Watchers are people who look for all kinds of Pokemon, so they can observe and study their characteristics and abilities. They even search for new, undiscovered Pokemon," Chase says.
"Neat. I can understand your curiosity about Winter and my other Pokemon," Hana says.
"Yes. Your Luxray is over a foot larger than a normal Luxray and seems to have strong acceleration," Chase says.
"You're correct. My Luxray can use Extreme Speed," Hana says.
"Really. No wonder it looks so fast and I'll bet it's strong too," Chase says.
"He's strong alright," Hana says.
"And I can tell that your two Ralts are different shiny colors than normal ones. And your Vulpix is an Alolan one. I went to Alola before and it's amazing with Pokemon that can only be found there," Chase says.
Chase then looks at Winter, "And she's a very beautiful white Vulpix indeed."
Winter blushes and uses her front paws to rub her face.
Haan giggles, "Aww… she's blushing."
Pikachu, Hana, and Chase begin to blush. Suddenly, a large rope ties up Pikachu and Winter. Suddenly, the two are pulled away.
Hana gasps, "Pikachu! Winter!"
"What's going on?" Chase asks, shocked.
Suddenly, Team Rocket comes out of the bushes with the two Pokemon in two by Jessie.
Jessie:
Prepare for trouble.
James:
Make it double.
Jessie:
To protect the world from devastation.
James:
To unite all peoples within our nation.
Jessie:
To denounce the evils of truth and love.
James:
To extend our reach to the stars above.
Jessie:
Jessie.
James:
James.
Jessie:
Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light.
James:
Surrender now or prepare to fight.
Meowth:
Meowth, that's right.
Meowth says, "Wait til the boss gets to see this little beauty."
"Whoa! Is that a talking Meowth?! And who are Team Rocket?!" Chase asks, confused and stunned.
"Team Rocket is a group of crooks who are trying to steal my Pokemon and any other they can find," Hana angrily says.
"Steal Pokemon?! How could they?" Chase angrily says, turning to the evil group.
"How is quite simple, we find rare and special Pokemon and take them so they can be used," Jessie says.
"And we'll be taking these two Pokemon to boot," James says.
Hana angrily says, "I don't think so. Pikachu…"
But Hana stops and thinks, "But if I use thunderbolt, it will hurt Winter."
Just then, Jessie laughs, "Looks like you know what will happen if you use thunderbolt. Little Winter as you call it will become burnt snow."
Chase then throws out his Pokeball, "Not if I have anything to say about it. Grovyle!"
The Pokeball comes out to reveal a bipedal Pokémon similar in appearance to a theropod dinosaur. It is primarily green with a red underside, a belt-like green stripe across its belly, with hands that have two clawed fingers, and powerful legs with bird-like feet. Its well-developed muscles make it an expert climber and allow it to leap quickly from branch to branch, has three long leaves on its wrists, a large leaf on top of its head, and two tails that have a leafy appearance.
Chase calls out, "Grovyle, use Leaf Blade!"
Grovyle then uses the leaves on its hand to turn into sharp blades and speeds to Team Rocket and cuts the rope. This shocked Team Rocket. Then catch the two captured Pokemon, and speed them back to Hana.
"Pikachu! Winter!" Hana happily says.
Pikachu and Winter jump to Hana's arms and she gives them a hug.
Hana then turns to the Pokemon, "Thank you Grovyle."
"Grovyle," (You're welcome.) Grovyle says.
"Why you little green sword blader! We were supposed to have that Pikachu and Snow White Vulpix," Jessie angrily says.
"Yes. We're supposed to get all her Pokemon," James says.
"We don't need a green lizard to mess up our plans," Meowth angrily says.
"I think you underestimate my Grovyle," Chase says.
Hana turns to Winter, "Winter, you stay and watch. Pikachu and I will handle this."
Winter simply nods her head.
Then Jessie and James throw their Pokeballs and call out, "Ekans/ Koffing! Go!"
With that, the two Pokemon come out of their Pokeballs.
James calls out, "Koffing, use sludge!"
Koffing then begins to spit out sludge. Pikachu dodges the attack.
Hana calls out, "Pikachu, use Quick attack!"
"Pika!" (You got it!) Pikachu calls out.
Pikachu accelerates his speed as he runs. Then smacks Koffing and sends him back.
"Ekans, use bite at the Grovyle!" Jessie calls out.
Ekans jumps in the air and dives to Grovyle.
Chase calls out, "Grovyle, use Bullet Seed!"
Grovyle opens its mouth and sprays speeding green bullets at Ekans and is right on target. Ekans then falls to the ground.
Meowth stands forward, "Do I have to do everything myself."
"Furry Swip!" Meowth calls out, making his claws grow and long.
Chase calls out, "Use Leaf Blade!"
Grovyle uses Leaf Blade again and strikes at Meowth. Meowth is then hit at Ekans and Koffing. Then they fall onto Team Rocket.
Hana then calls out, "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"
"Pikachu!" Pikachu cries and launches a thunderbolt.
The thunderbolt strikes at Team Rocket and with the explosion, sends them flying.
As they fly, Meowth screams, "No fair, I never got to ask her my question."
James cries out, "Seems the Twerpette is tougher as much as her Pokemon.
"You have won this round, but we'll be back!" Jessie cries out.
Then they all scream, "We're blasting off again!"
Later in the evening, Diana and Akira are at the Pokemon Center waiting for Hana. They soon see her along with Pikachu, Winter, and a newcomer: Chase and his Grovyle.
Akira says, "Hey Hana, glad to see you're back. We were starting to get worried."
"Sorry about that, but I was hanging out with Chase," Hana says.
"Hello. I'm Chase. It's nice to meet you," Chase says.
"It's good to meet you too. You too, Grovyle," Diana says.
"Grovyle," (Hello.) Grovyle says.
Diana brings out her Pokedex," I never seen a Grovyle before."
On the Pokedex, Dexter says, "Grovyle, the Wood Gecko Pokémon. Grovyle is well known for its dexterity in treetops, as it is often seen jumping from branch to branch. Even the fastest of Pokémon cannot catch a Grovyle in wooded areas."
"Yeah. Grovyle really helped us out with Team Rocket," Hana says.
Diana sighs, "Not them again."
"It's not Cassidy and Butcher? Akira asks.
Hana answers, "No. And his name is Butch, not Butcher. Anyway, it was Jessie James, and Meowth."
"You mean there's more of them?" Chase asks.
"Yes," Diana and Hana says.
She then turns to Diana, "I'm glad you're alright Winter. I promise to take care of you."
Then turns to Pikachu that is on her shoulder, "You'll help too right."
"Pika pika," (I'll do what I can.) Pikachu says.
Chase then asks, "Hey guys. You mind if I come with you."
The group then turns their heads.
"Well, I like hanging out with you guys and I feel more happy to be accompanying others than by myself," Chase says.
"Sure. We don't mind," Hana says.
"Yeah. What's one more and their Pokemon," Diana says.
"Yeah. Of course, we're going to be in for a long journey," Akira says.
"Yeah. I'm working on competing in the Pokemon League. I already got my first badge," Hana says.
"And I'm working on competing in the Pokemon Contest Grand Festival, and I already got my first ribbon," Diana says.
"So that means you'll be competing in tomorrow's Pokemon Contest. I'm actually planning on seeing it," Chase says.
"Small world isn't it," Hana says.
Soon the group of friends begin laughing with smiles on their faces. They spend the night at the Pokemon Center and Diana is excited about competing in the Pokemon Contest for her second ribbon tomorrow. Will she win her second ribbon and gain a step closer to the Grand Festival. Wait to find out, as the Story Continues.
