(Oh god I wish I didn't make Bulbasaur and Pumkaboo win cause now I have to write them battling again. Meh this will be fun. Not sure if I said it so I'll say it now just in case there are 2 eggs so both members of the winning party gets 1 each. Also, I unintentionally had Pumpkaboo and Escavalier both use 5 moves. While I fixed Pumpkaboo I will not fix Escavalier cause that will mean I'll have to rewrite the whole battle so you'll never see him use Double Team again. I also changed the name 'Thomas' to 'Rodrick' as originally intended but seemed to have forgotten while making it but implied it's the kid that tried to catch Mikachu. So, while he will no longer appear the name Thomas or Tom is up there for another OC I'll forget about at a later date.)

"Attention passengers we'll be arriving at Sangem town in the Sinnoh Region this afternoon!" The voice over the intercom said. Akira and Verity looked at the clocks seeing there were a few hours until they arrive at the docks. They were sitting down waiting for their names to be called for the final round of the tournament.

Akira sat crossed legged on the floor. Trying to decide which Pokemon he should use. He only had Mikachu and Zorua with him the latter being a stowaway for this. He called over his Pokemon who was playing with Escavalier and Piplup.

"You need something?" Zorua asked

"I was wondering which one of you should battle in the." Akira said absolutely stumped. He doesn't want to use one and have the other saddened by this and not be able to battle.

"What do you mean?" Zorua asked

"There are only 2 of us which could cause the other trouble." Mikachu mused for a second then took Zorua and left.

"Where are you going?" Akira asked

"To play. Trust your own judgement like we do. You're the trainer not us." She called back while Akira just gave up and fell on his back not sure what to do.

"So, what was that about?" Verity asked him while standing above him. She moved while Akira got up. "I can't figure out what to do and they couldn't help either. They just said to trust my judgement." He answered still unsure.

"Well we can use Zorua and Escavalier in this final battle." She suggested

"Why?"

"Cause the last time you used Zorua you had a panic attack and blacked out cause our opponent used a water type." Verity said

"Well. Alright. I guess I'll go with Zorua." He decided as he stood up. "So now what?" Akira asked

"Well the battle is in a few minutes lets talk strategy." She suggested, Akira being who he is was about to say no but she covered his mouth. "Enzo and Razeal are no joke if we don't plan this we will lose."

Akira contemplated on this for a moment and relented. "Alright what do you have in mind?"

Verity explained the plan in full detail as well as listing the moves they used during the battle.

"So Pumpkaboo is just the support for Bulbsaur?" Akira realized

"Yeah so our primary target is Pumpkaboo. Well your target anyway. We have to cut off their teamwork and prevent them from using Sunny Day." Verity told him. "If they use Solar Beam that would mean trouble for us."

"Wait isn't Escavalier 2 types that resist grass? So, won't Solar Beam do almost nothing to him?"

"I was mainly talking about Zorua. Also, it depends on their level of strength. Say for example if a Tyrouge use Karate Chop on a Tyranitar. Now if the Tyrouge is like your Dad's Pikachu not wanting to evolve but becoming strong in its own way then some damage will be done to Tyranitar. Now if Tyrouge is untrained and in the wild then it will probably do nothing. Wild unevolved Pokemon tend to lack the power and strategy needed to face a more powerful Pokemon." She explained to him "Did you get any of that?"

"Not a word. But basically, they could be stronger or weaker you just don't know." Akira asked

"Exactly." Verity replied. "So, we should be careful."

"Alright."

Their names were called as well as Enzo and Razeal to report to the arena. They walk to the center to formalities.

"Alright this is the final round winners will be getting these Pokemon eggs." As the announcer said that the floor opened up and two containers with Pokemon eggs came out of the floor.

"What kind of eggs are they?" Akira asked excited

"We have no idea. We didn't ask. So, the Pokemon could be a Magikarp or a Weedle. Really anything could be in these eggs. It's the mystery that makes it exciting!" He yelled at the top of his lungs through the mic.

"Now both teams go to your ends." He told them and they walked to the ends Akira and Verity as well as well as Enzo and Razeal eyed each other waiting for them to start.

"Ready!" He yelled raising his hand. He swung his arm down. "Battle began!"

"Escavalier go!" Verity called

"Pumpkaboo go!" Razeal shouted out

"Zorua don't hold back!" Akira shouted as the dark type ran to the field

"Bulbasaur your turn!" Enzo said

"Zorua Dark Pulse!" Akira wasted no time attacking Pumpkaboo. Stopping their teamwork.

"Pumpkaboo Substitute!" The Grass/Ghost type vanished, and the Dark Pulse hit a dummy.

"Escavalier Swords Dance then follow up with Reversal!" Verity called out

Pumpkaboo Sunny Day!" Razeal called out. They realize against a Bug/ Steel type they can't do much.

"Bulbasaur Solar Beam!"

Reversal collided with Solar Beam. Escavalier was being pushed back. "Escavalier switch to Giga Impact!" Verity commanded

"Pumpkaboo use Solar Beam to don't let Escavalier land that hit!" Razeal ordered

"Don't forget us!" Akira called out. "Sucker Punch!" Zorua vanished from sight and hit Pumpkaboo before it could charge up Solar Beam. With the worry of Pumpkaboo's Solar Beam gone Verity and Escavallier put more power into Giga Impact and hit Bulbasaur.

Bulbasaur flew into the wall creating a hole. It crawled out looking beaten up but still able to fight.

"Akira, Excavalier needs to rest after using Giga Impact." Verity said, It was good timing cause Sunny Day finally ended.

"Right. Zorua and I will protect you both. Double Team!" He called out as Zorua duplicated itself and many fakes appeared.

"Bulbasaur use Sludge Bomb find the real one!" Enzo ordered as the Kanto starter fired the poison type move at each of the fake Zoruas.

"Pumpkaboo you to use Leach Seed." Razeal said as the pumpkin Pokemon fired seeds all over the battlefield.

Despite the number of fakes, they took out they weren't able to find the real one. They were getting frustrated at this game of Hide and Seek.

"Zorua and Zoruark are known as illusion Pokemon so the Zorua could be disguising itself." Enzo realized he then looked at Escavalier who has yet to recover and looked at Razeal who understood the plan.

"Bulbasaur/Pumpkaboo use Solar Beam!" They called out and as they thought the real Zorua came out but due to Sunny Day not being in effect the charge was taking longer.

"Zorua now Confuse Ray on Bulbasaur!" Zorua's eyes glowed blue as she got close to Bulbasaur confusing it. Once they were done charging Solar Beam Pumkaboo aimed for Zorua which hit point blank doing some damage. Bulbasaur due to being confused hit Pumpkaboo with its own Solar Beam which sent it flying.

"Alright good job Zorua." Akira cheered

"Don't mention it." She stood up

"Thanks Akira we're ready to continue this battle." Verity thanked him as Escavalier finished recharging.

"Now Escavlier Swords Dance followed with Reversal on Bulbasaur!" Verity called out

"Zorua let's end this Dark Pulse on Pumpkaboo!" Akira yelled

Both grass types got hit by the respective moves knocking them out of the battle.

"Bulbsaur and Pumpkaboo are unable to battle! Zorua and Escavalier win. The winners are Akira Ketchum and Verity Shirona!" The crowd cheered at the battle.

"Well your strategy worked." Akira said to Verity who lightly punched his arm.

"Darn right it did." She replied both having a smile on their face. They were both called over and presented the eggs in front of them.

"Well congratulations on your victory! Anything you two kiddos want to say?" The announcer asked very loudly through the mic.

"Nope." Akira said

"Not a word." Verity said

"Well then come forward and pick your egg." He called out stepping aside.

"Well." Akira said with a grin and pushed her. "Your strategy won us the battle, so you go first."

"Akira you!" Verity groaned but looked at both eggs before grabbing the one on the right while Akira grabbed the one on the left.

"Thank you all for coming here and to those that lost better luck next time!" He called out. Everyone left the battlefield and back to their normal things on the ship only they were talking about the battle.

"I wonder what they will be!" Akira could help but be excited he was a little upset he couldn't hold the egg properly so Mikachu had to. At least until they get back to their room and get his bag.

Akira grabbed his empty bag and sighed. While he was disappointed in Zorua he can't be mad at her wanting to join him. He placed the egg inside the bag and walked up to the deck.

"Hey Akira. Look!" Verity called over from the railing. Akira ran over and they saw Sangem town.

"This is going to be the start of a new adventure." Akira said with a toothy grin.

"Yeah. I can't wait to show you around to." Verity said. Akira looked at her confused.

"H..huh?" He said with his face a bit red.

"Well I can't just leave you alone in a place you never been to, so I'll be your guide here. Also, I'm going to be challenging the gyms also so why not." She told him while her back laid against the railing now.

"Oh, right that's all. So where do you think we should go first?" Akira asked

"The professor. Rowan is getting old and plans on handing it over after he dies. That man is dedicated to his work."

"How old is he? Also, what kind of person is he?" Akira questions

"Last I saw him he looked around 60 I may be wrong though. As for the kind of person well he looks angry all the time but he's nice." She answered his question as the ship docked at port and people started to leave the ship.

"So which way is the lab?" He asked and Verity froze. He snaps his fingers a bit but no response. "You don't remember do you?"

"Uhhhh. Well it has been 3 years since I went to the lab and got Piplup then I immediately went to Kanto. Also, my mom drove me there and I didn't pay attention." She said nervously tapping her two pointer fingers together.

"And you wanted to show him around. You don't even know the way around." Mikachu laughed

"Well come on let's go find the lab." Akira already walked ahead.

"Sangem is bigger than it was 20 years ago. It could be anywhere." Verity said then heard a click. She saw Akira grab a doorknob and walk in a place that is clearly a house. Not even a second later there's a scream and he ran out the door with a book flying over his head.

"Akira what did you do?" She asked as she ran after him.

"Not the lab." He responded

"Of course not. That's a person's house not a lab." She scolded him

"Well you said it could be anywhere." Akira said with a tongue sticking out.

Verity annoyed at her friend's ignorance she chased him across Sangem town trying to grab him, but she narrowly misses every time she reaches out to grab him. This kept on going until they ran into someone causing all 3 of them to fall to the ground. This caused the third man to drop paper which flew everywhere.

"Oh no. my research!" He then looked at Akira and Verity. "You two have to help me get all of them.! This is your fault after all!" The man said to which they got to cleaning the ones they could get to.

Once they finished the man counted the papers handed back to him.

"47…48…49…Oh no there's one missing!" He panicked again. Akira looked around and saw Zorua was gone.

"Hey anyone seen Zorua?" Verity and Mikachu looked around and saw the fox Pokemon were gone. Akira knowing Zorua will pop up sooner or later walked over to the distraught man.

"Sorry about that my friend and I were running looking for the lab and we didn't see you." The man seemed to calm down for a minute and greet Akira in return.

"I'm sorry for being so rude. You managed to get the research back and that's all that matters. My name's Lucas by the way I work as the professor's assistant." The man said

"I'm Akira nice to meet you."

"I'm Verity. Wait you said one was missing but you have all the research, back right?"

"Well you see. That's a letter for the professor I can't say more cause it's top secret. I just hope it lands in a fire or water so no one can read it." Lucas mumbles. "Anyway, follow me I'll take you to the lab."

~Meanwhile with Zorua~

She ran down the street chasing a single piece of paper as it glided through the wind.

"You have got to be kidding me!" She barks as the wind picked up and sent it higher. Zorua use a window as a kick board and uses Dark Pulse shooting it down to propel herself into the air to reach it. She reached her neck out to grab it, but it flew off again this time turning right into an alleyway.

Grumbling as she saw a Persian catch the paper by placing her paw on it.

"I don't have time for this. Give me the paper and I won't Dark Pulse you into next week." Zorua threatened.

"You're not even a quarter my size. This won't even be a warmup." The Persian pounced Zorua only to end up face first into a building. Zorua with her eyes no longer glowing f

Zorua now running back to where Akira and the others were at now with the paper in her mouth. She reached the street they were on and saw they were gone.

She climbed up to the nearest building and looked around for any sign of them, but the wind blew the paper in her face. She had her face near the ground as she removed it and kept a paw on it.

"Akira where did you go?" She frowned looking around. This wasn't Alola so she doesn't know it as well. She tried to sniff around for a scent and caught it, someone familiar. She went to grab the paper again, but she saw the words and couldn't help herself.

Dear,

Professor Rowan

Some years ago, I left few artifacts in your care as well as other people across the world for safe keeping. Recently I received a call from one of these places and the artifacts were stolen. I would like to ask you to call the Elite 4 of your region or even Cynthia to protect those 24/7. If these people are after these artifacts, then that means they plan on reviving him or at least his power. Protecting the Plates need to be the number 1 priority until this group is taken care of. I hope you can understand this and if you can do not let anyone especially my son, Akira who is heading to Sinnoh right now.

Sincerely,

Ash Ketchum

"Wait this isn't a research paper this is a letter from Ash. And what's a plate!? I'll tell Akira about this." Zorua wondered as she grabbed the paper again and followed the scent back to Akira. It was a long run and it led her to a building.

She ran through the automatic doors and saw Akira talking to the man from before. But now all staring at her.

"The letter!" Lucas yelled attempting to grab it from Zorua only for her to jump into Akira's arm and give it to him.

"Akira it involves your dad, he sent the letter and he doesn't want you to know." Zorua told him. Akira put Zorua down read it over and to say he was calm would be a lie but he wasn't angry. More disappointed cause his father doesn't want his help.

He handed the paper back to Lucas.

"Don't worry I won't tell anyone. But I'm going to help." Akira said to him

"Akira what did the letter say?" Verity asked

"My dad left somethings called Plates with Rowan. He wants them protected and me not involved."

"You can't help if you don't know what it is your fighting for." An elderly man came out in a wheelchair being pushed by a Machoke. He then handed a bag to Akira. "Your father came buy and said all of your cloths and pokeballs were dumped all over your bed. He asked if I could give it to you." Akira looked and found all his cloths as well as Zorua's pokeball inside.

"Ash sent the letter, but he was hear to drop off Akira's things. Why wouldn't he just bring the letter or email it to you?" Verity asked

"He didn't plan on coming here nor did he inform me about the letter until he arrived. And if he had emailed it to me there was a change that someone could intercept it and retrieve the plates."

Akira just having putted his cloths in his bag and returning Zorua to her pokeball he looked towards the professor.

"Professor what are the plates?" He asked he wants to help and he will.

Sighing he motioned the Machoke to push him to his computer. "Alright, suppose there's no harm in telling you."

"But sir!"

"But nothing. Now if you want to know watch this." He turned on his computer which showed a pokemon neither of them have ever seen before. "This is Arceus, the Alpha Pokemon. It's said that he alone created the universe. He also had the power of all 17 types." The Arceus on the computer suddenly had 17 objects comes from its body.

"Those are the plates each one corresponds with an existing type." The screen shifted showing just one plate now.

"Flame Plate, Meadow Plate, Splash Plate, Zap Plate, Incest Plate, Dread Plate, Spooky Plate, Sky Plate, Earth Plate, Fist Plate, Icicle Plate, Stone Plate, Mind Plate, Toxic Plate, Iron Plate, Draco Plate, and Pixie Plate."

"Wait then why are they hidden and not with Arceus?" Verity asked abruptly

"Cause Arceus was killed by the other legendries then they entrusted Ash to hide the plates. Or so he told me."

"My father did that?" Akira said amazed

"Indeed. I know I can't stop you if you want to do anything, but I won't tell you where the one I hid are located for your own safety." Akira was about to protest but Rowan held his hand up. "None of this is why either of you are even here in the first place even if you didn't know about it before without any information you can not continue."

Both defeated held their heads down in shame. "Your right. We actually came for a pokedex."

"Machoke would you get the Pokedexs from that drawer over there?" He asked the fighting type? Who nodded and grabbed them from the respective drawers and handed it to the Professor to placed them in his computer.

Once he took them out, he handed them to Akira and Verity.

"Woah a new Pokedex." Akira stated holding.

"I just installed an update into it. Why don't you see?" Akira and Verity scearched through their new pokedexs only to find no knew update.

"Umm professor where is the new update? I don't see it?" Verity asked handing him the dex so he could show them. All he did was point it at Mikachu.

Mikachu

The new mouse Pokemon

Evolved from Michu

This Pokemon can generate electricity from the psychic field it creates when frustrated. It said when frustrated it can emit a psychic barrier that no one can penetrate or escape from until it's lowered. This results in those that touch said barrier to be in for a nasty shock.

"I'm in the pokedex now!?" Mikachu yelled in shock. She grabbed Verity's pokedex dancing in midair with it excited.

She handed it back to Verity once done.

"That's not all but I don't have time to tell you all the features that were added I just hope you both stay safe."

"Thanks Professor!" They said leaving.

(Ok they got the eggs and pokedex. Also, in this Rowan is 79. The 60 was a reference from the games just like Lucas is also a reference. I want people to vote on what Akira's and Verity's eggs should be.)

(Akira's will be first

Scorbunny (with HA)

Phantump

Axew

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