"Your Pikachu and Togedemaru are in tip top shape!" said Nurse Joy. "Joel's Pokémon are also good to go! But I want to take a closer look at your wall... Stakataka, as you call it. I've never seen this Pokémon before! It appears that he has an injured foot. You did a good job patching it up. I just want to make sure he gets a proper fitness test!" I nodded and sat down next to Joel, who was feeding his Pokémon some Pokébeans. "Hey, Pikachu and Togedemaru can have some too!" he said, handing some to them and giving them pats on their heads.
"You know, after seeing Stakataka in battle, I asked my grandpappy if he's ever seen a Stakataka!" he said, showing me a photo he had snapped mid-battle with Stakataka. "Grandpappy mentioned that he does remember that around 30 years ago, there was one rumored sighting of a wall-like Pokémon with countless eyes spotted on a construction site. But only a handful of people have claimed to have seen it, and not much was known about it at the time." I was intrigued. If there was someone who knew anything, just anything at all about Stakataka, I wanted to talk to them. "Do you think I could talk to him about Stakataka? I want to know more." I asked Joel. "Well I can ask him! I'm not sure if he knows anything about Stakataka, but he sure knows a lot of people around Alola! I'm sure he can get you in contact with somebody who would know more!" he said, proceeding to send a text.
"Let me know when he replies!" I told him. "Look after Pikachu and Togedemaru, please. I want to go check on Stakataka." He nodded and I walked to Nurse Joy and asked her to take me to Stakataka. "Your Stakataka appears to have a terrible injury in its foot. Do you know how it happened, by any chance?" she said. I shook my head. "No, that's how I found him. I don't think using Earthquake helped him at all. I didn't think he was going to use his injured foot when using it." I touched him. "I'm sorry, I didn't think about your foot when I told you to use Earthquake." He closed his eyes and bunted my hand. "Sta... ka.." he purred, relaxing into my hand. "It seems like he really likes you. I'm not sure where he is from, but he seems to be in perfect health aside from the foot injury. I'd advise you to refrain from using Earthquake as much as possible." she said, handing me a CD. "Here's a TM for Flash Cannon. It's not as strong as Earthquake, but it won't require him hurting his feet." I thanked her and turned to Stakataka. "Do you want to learn Flash Cannon? This CD will help you learn it! But you have to promise that you don't use Earthquake anymore." Stakataka made a sound of agreement.
"Pierre, may I ask you where you got Stakataka's Pokéball? They certainly don't carry that kind in any of the Pokémon Center marts that I know of. Perhaps it's from a different region?" she asked, holding out the oddly colored Pokéball. "Well, it's not from Kalos, that much I know. Unless it's something new they made after I moved to Alola. You know, it was the oddest thing how I got this Pokéball. Tapu Koko gave it to me!" I went on to explain how I met Stakataka and Tapu Koko. Nurse Joy was in shock. "Tapu Koko gave it to you? I've heard about the island guardians very, very rarely giving Trial Goers items to help them with their journey. But you're not a Trial Goer, I think. You do not have a Z-Ring. You're a standard trainer. The island guardians seldom give unique items to a non Trial Goer!" she said, seemingly puzzled.
"I'm hardly a trainer. I was offered the opportunity, but I preferred staying at home and making Pokémon plush dolls and homemade remedies for different Pokémon." I said, pulling out the caulk I used to fix Stakataka's foot. "This particular medicine can only be used on Pokémon with inorganic bodies, such as those made of stone or steel. It's made of ground stone, industrial caulking, Sitrus berries, and potions. Feel free to use the recipe for any other Pokémon who could use it." Nurse Joy thanked me. "But..." I said, "Sometimes I wonder if I made the incorrect decision. Not about making medicine or plushes. I wish I had gone on my adventure when I still could."
Nurse Joy giggled. "What do you mean still could? You still can! You're never too old to go on an adventure. You're, what, 21 years old, right? I know of a man who did his trials when he was 64 years old!" She pointed towards Joel. "Joel just started his adventure yesterday. He's headed to Professor Kukui's lab to get his Pokédex today. Why don't you join him and talk to Professor Kukui about starting your adventure? I'm sure Stakataka would be a great partner for you to go on an adventure with. Just be mindful of his foot. He won't have an issue walking or climbing, but be sure you take care of him in battle."
I thanked Nurse Joy and took Stakataka out to the waiting room. He plopped down next to Lycanroc, who proceeded to lick him. "My grandpappy says that he doesn't know much about Stakataka, but he knows someone who would know about him. Professor Burnet, who is Professor Kukui's wife. I'm actually headed to Kukui's lab right now, if you want to tag along!" he said, feeding Stakataka a Pokébean. "I was just about to ask you about that." I told him. "I know I'm 21, but I want to do my trials." Joel smiled. "You're never too old to go on an adventure, Pierre. We can go on an adventure together! Besides I'm sure you know how to cook. I certainly don't. But I'm great at foraging so I can assist you with that!" he said with a smile. I nodded. "Your foraging can help me find odd ingredients for food as well as medicine!"
We went outside and started to walk towards Kukui's lab. "Kukui says that the latest Rotom Dex has been made. There are only so many Rotom Dexes because there are only so many Rotom compatible with the Rotom Dex. If Burnet is there, she can also help you understand Stakataka, maybe?" I nodded. "Let's go on this adventure!" he exclaimed, running ahead.