A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter twelve of this story. Here, Brendan heads out to Meteor Falls then runs off and adds a new team member.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon

Brendan visited Fallarbor Town, but didn't find much in the small town. The highlight was visiting the Fossil maniac and getting the TM for Dig from his brother. As he left, Brendan noticed a Fisherman next to the Fossil Maniac's home.

"I like to fish, but I also like to battle!" declared the Fisherman.

"So do I." said Brendan.

"If anyone challenges me, I'm there. Even if I'm fishing." said the Fisherman.

Fisherman Nolan would like to battle!

"Go Barboach!" cried Nolan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Go Grovyle!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Nolan.

"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit four times with Bullet Seed which was enough to cause Barboach to faint. Grovyle grew to Level 19.

"I like to battle, but that doesn't mean I'm good." confessed Nolan.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He met a gentleman who complained his Poochyena scared people away with its Roar. Thus, he gave his TM for Roar to Brendan. Brendan continued and spotted an item. But, there Picnicker and a Fisherman. Brendan walked over and both spotted him.

"Me. I'm not just a pretty face!" declared the Picnicker.

"I landed a big one! A huge one I tell you!" exclaimed the Fisherman.

Picnicker Charlotte and Fisherman Kai would like to battle!

"Go Nuzleaf!" cried Charlotte, releasing her Pokemon.

"Go Barboach!" cried Kai, releasing his Pokemon.

"Numel couldn't stand a Water type attack from the Barboach." sighed Brendan.

"Go Grovyle and Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Nature Power on Grovyle!" ordered Charlotte.

"Use Water Gun on Taillow!" ordered Kai.

"Use Focus Energy and Bullet Seed on Barboach!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit three times with Bullet Seed, but it wasn't enough to finish off Barboach. Taillow then used Focus Energy. Nuzleaf used Nature Power which turned into Swift and hit Grovyle. Finally, Barboach used Water Gun on Taillow.

"Use Fake Out on Grovyle!" ordered Charlotte.

"Use Water Gun on Taillow!" ordered Kai.

"Use Wing Attack on Nuzleaf and Bullet Seed on Barboach!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Nuzleaf went for Fake Out, but it failed. Grovyle then hit Barboach with Bullet Seed twice and Barboach fainted. Taillow then used Wing Attack and Nuzleaf fainted.

"That wasn't cute in the least!" declared Charlotte.

"What was that about? Did mine lose in size?" asked Kai confused.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. First and foremost, he picked up the Energy Powder. He continued, but noticed a Fisherman on the bridge.

"If we where fishing, you wouldn't stand a chance against me. So, bring on your Pokemon!" demanded the Fisherman.

Fisherman Claude would like to battle!

"Go Magikarp!" cried Claude, releasing his Pokemon.

"Go Electrike!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Tackle!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and Magikarp hit with Tackle.

"Use Tackle!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and Magikarp hit with Tackle.

"Use Tackle!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack scoring a critical hit. Magikarp hit with Tackle.

"Use Tackle!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and Magikarp fainted. Claude recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Goldeen!" cried Claude, releasing his second Pokemon.

"I'll stick with Electrike." said Brendan.

"Use Tail Whip!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack then Goldeen used Tail Whip.

"Use Supersonic!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack. Goldeen missed with Supersonic.

"Use Horn Attack!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and it's Static paralyzed Goldeen. Goldeen was fully paralyzed and unable to attack.

"Use Supersonic!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack. Goldeen broke through paralysis and hit with Supersonic.

"Use Horn Attack!" ordered Claude.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and Goldeen fainted. Electrike grew to Level 18. Claude recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Barboach!" cried Claude, releasing his last Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Electrike.

"Go Poochyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Water Gun!" ordered Claude.

"Use Howl!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Barboach hit with Water Gun then Poochyena used Howl.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Claude.

"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Barboach used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 5. Poochyena then used Bite.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Claude.

"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Barboach used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 4. Poochyena then used Bite.

"Use Water Gun!" ordered Claude.

"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Barboach hit with Water Gun. Poochyena hit with Bite and Barboach fainted.

"If we were fishing, I would have won." huffed Claude.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He reached the end of the bridge and ran into a Picnicker.

"I need to exercise after a meal. Let's have a match!" proposed the Picnicker.

Picnicker Nancy would like to battle!

"Go Marill!" cried Nancy, releasing her first Pokemon.

"Go Electrike!" cried Brendan, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Use Tail Whip!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Howl!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Howl then Marill used Tail Whip.

"Use Rollout!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack then Marill used Rollout.

"Use Rollout!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Thunder Wave!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Thunder Wave and paralyzed Electrike.

"Use Rollout!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack then Marill was fully paralyzed resetting the base power of Rollout.

"Use Rollout!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack then Marill used Rollout.

"Use Rollout!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and Marill fainted. Nancy recalled her Pokemon.

"Go Lombre!" cried Nancy, releasing her next Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Electrike.

"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Nature Power!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy then Lombre used Nature Power which turned into Swift and hit.

"Use Nature Power!" ordered Nancy.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Lombre fainted.

"Oh, no!" exclaimed Nancy.

Brendan reached the tall grass and began searching. Finally, a Seviper jumped out.

"Perfect!" declared Brendan.

Brendan grabbed a Poke Ball.

"Go Poochyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

Poochyena came out and faced Seviper.

"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.

Seviper used Lick, but Poochyena resisted it. Poochyena then used Bite.

"Use Bite again!"ordered Brendan.

Seviper used Wrap on Poochyena who used Bite.

"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.

Seviper used Bite, but again Poochyena resisted it. Poochyena then used Bite and was hurt by Wrap.

"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.

Seviper used Poison Fang which hit and got the poison. Poochyena then used Bite and was hurt by Wrap.

"Okay!" cried Brendan.

Brendan threw a Poke Ball, but Seviper broke free.

"Darn!" cried Brendan.

Seviper hit Poochyena with Poison Fang again. Poochyena was hurt by poison.

"Round two!" cried Brendan.

Brendan threw another Poke Ball and it shook twice, but Seviper broke out.

"Come on!" cried Brendan.

Seviper hit Poochyena with Poison Fang once more.

"Here we go!" declared Brendan.

Brendan used a third Poke Ball and captured Seviper. Poochyena was hurt by poison.

"Finally!" exclaimed Brendan exasperated.

Brendan used an Antidote on Poochyena to cure its poison and a potion to restore health. Brendan then recalled Poochyena and checked on Seviper.

"It's Female. She's Level 17. Her Ability is Shed Skin and her Nature is Bold." noted Brendan.

Brendan healed Seviper with a Super Potion and continued. Battling wild Pokemon got Numel to Level 18 and Electrike experience too. He came across a pair of girls by a rock.

"Who taught you about Pokemon?" asked one of the girls.

Sr. and Jr. Tyra and Ivy would like to battle!

"Go Graveler!" cried Tyra, releasing her Pokemon.

"Go Roselia!" cried Ivy, releasing her Pokemon.

"Go Grovyle and Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Poison Sting on Grovyle!" ordered Tyra.

"Use Rock Throw on Taillow!" ordered Ivy.

"Use Bullet Seed on Graveler and Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit twice with Bullet Seed and Taillow used Focus Energy. Roselia hit Grovyle with the super effective Poison Sting, but didn't get the poison. Finally, Graveler missed with Rock Throw which also would have been super effective.

"Use Stun Spore on Taillow!" ordered Tyra.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Ivy.

"Use Absorb on Grovyle and Wing Attack on Roselia!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Grovyle fainted then Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Roselia fainted.

"What an amazing battle style!" exclaimed Ivy.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He visited the home of a girl named Lanette who gave him a berry. Brendan continued until he was stopped by a Camper.

"Camping's fun! You can fish, roast marshmallows and tell spooky stories! Best of all are the Pokemon battles!" declared the Camper.

Camper Shane would like to battle!

"Go Sandshrew!" cried Shane, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Go Grovyle!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Poison Sting!" ordered Shane.

"Use Bullet Seed!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit three times with the super effective Bullet Seed. Sandshrew hit with the super effective Poison Sting, but didn't get the poison.

"Use Sand Attack!" ordered Shane.

"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb, but Sandshrew survived and used Sand Attack.

"Use Poison Sting!" ordered Shane.

"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Sandshrew fainted. Shane recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Nuzleaf!" cried Shane, releasing his other Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Grovyle.

"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan.

"Use Harden!" ordered Shane.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy and Nuzleaf used Harden.

"Use Nature Power!" ordered Shane.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and got a critical hit causing Nuzleaf to faint.

"Way too strong!" declared Shane.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. he quickly headed back to Fallarbor Town to deposit Zigzagoon in the PC. Brendan then brought out his Seviper to test it out. He healed it at the Pokemon Center then returned to Route 114. He made his way through the tall grass until a Poke Maniac stopped him.

"Want to battle against my Pokemon?" asked the Poke Maniac.

"Yes." answered Brendan.

Poke Maniac Steve would like to battle!

"Go Aron!" cried Steven, releasing his only Pokemon.

"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Iron Defense!" ordered Steve.

"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Aron used Iron Defense. Makuhita then used Vital Throw, but thanks to Iron Defense, Aron barely hung on.

"Use Metal Claw!" ordered Steve.

"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Aron hit with Metal Claw. Makuhita then used Vital Throw and Aron fainted. Makuhita grew to Level 19. It tried to learn Fake Out, but Brendan passed.

"My Pokemon." said Steve heartbroken.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He began climbing the path toward Meteor Falls, but was stopped by a Kindler.

"If you're lighting a campfire, make sure you have water handy." warned the Kindler.

Kindler Bernie would like to battle!

"Go Slugma, cried Bernie, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Go Electrike!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Howl!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Howl. The Slugma missed with Rock Throw.

"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Howl. The Slugma missed again with Rock Throw.

"Use Smog!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Quick Attack and it's Static paralyzed Slugma. Slugma was left fully paralyzed.

"Use Ember!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack then Slugma hit with Ember.

"Use Smog!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Quick Attack. Slugma was left fully paralyzed again.

"Use Yawn!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and Slugma fainted. Bernie recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Wingull!" cried Bernie, releasing his other Pokemon.

"I'll stick with Electrike." said Brendan.

"Use Supersonic!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Thunder Wave!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Wingull used Supersonic and missed. Electrike then used Thunder Wave and paralyzed Wingull.

"Use Supersonic!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack. Wingull used Supersonic, but it again missed.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack then Wingull broke through paralysis and hit with Wing Attack.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Bernie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack then Wingull broke through paralysis and hit with Wing Attack.

"Use Water Gun!" ordered Bernie desperate.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike used Quick Attack and got a critical hit. Wingull fainted and Electrike grew to Level 19.

"Thanks for dousing my fire!" exclaimed Bernie.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. he made his way to Meteor Falls wondering is this was a bad time to use Seviper. Suddenly, he was stopped by a Hiker and a Hiker and a Picnicker.

"If you're not prepared, you shouldn't be up in the mountains!" declared the Hiker.

"Have you made your Pokemon evolve very much?" asked the Picnicker.

Hiker Lucas and Picnicker Angelina would like to battle!

"Go Geodude!" cried Lucas, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Go Lombre!" cried Angelina, releasing her first Pokemon.

Brendan saw the Lombre and realized he had his chance.

"Go Grovyle and Seviper!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Lucas.

"Use Nature Power!" ordered Angelina.

"Use Absorb on Geodude and Poison Tail on Lombre!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Geodude fainted. Seviper then hit with Poison Tail and Lombre fainted. Both trainers recalled their Pokemon.

"Go Numel!" cried Lucas, sending out his other Pokemon.

"Go Marill!" cried Angelina, sending out her other Pokemon.

Brendan sighed knowing Seviper's debut would be cut short as he recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Poochyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his other Pokemon.

"Use Ember on Grovyle!" ordered Lucas.

"Use Rollout on Poochyena!" ordered Angelina.

"Use Bullet Seed on Marill and Bite on Numel!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle easily went first and managed to hit all five times with Bullet Seed. Marill went next and hit with Rollout. Poochyena went third and hit with Bite while Numel ended things by using Ember.

"Use Ember on Grovyle!" ordered Lucas.

"Use Rollout on Poochyena!" ordered Angelina.

"Use Absorb on Marill and Bite on Numel!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle again went first and used Absorb to regain health. Marill went next and hit with Rollout. Poochyena went third and hit with Bite while Numel ended things by using Ember.

"Use Ember on Grovyle!" ordered Lucas.

"Use Rollout on Poochyena!" ordered Angelina.

"Use Absorb on Marill and Bite on Numel!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle again went first and used Absorb to regain health. This caused Marill to faint. Poochyena went third and hit with Bite which caused Numel to flinch. Angelina recalled her Pokemon.

"Use Bullet Seed and Bite on Numel!" ordered Brendan.

"Use Ember on Grovyle!" ordered Lucas.

The Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle hit three times with Bullet Seed then Poochyena finished it off with Bite. Lucas recalled his Pokemon.

"The mountains are unforgiving." moaned Lucas.

"Oh, I see. That's good to know." said Angelina.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He only made it a little further before a Hiker stopped him.

"Yodelayhihoo!" called the Hiker.

The Hiker noticed the confused look on Brendan's face.

"You're supposed to shout "yodelayhihoo" it doesn't echo here!" declared the Hiker.

Hiker Lenny would like to battle!

"Go Geodude!" cried Lenny, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Go Grovyle!" cried Lenny, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Rock Throw!" ordered Lenny.

"Use Absorb!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Grovyle used Absorb and Geodude fainted. Grovyle grew to Level 20. Lenny recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Machop!" cried Lenny, releasing his other Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Grovyle.

"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Lenny.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy and so did Machop.

"Use Karate Chop!" ordered Lenny.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Machop fainted.

"Yodelayhihoo!" cried Lenny sadly.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He arrived and entered Meteor Falls. He found a Full Heal. He continued when he suddenly noticed a scientist surrounded by two men in red.

"With this that thing in Mt. Chimney..." began the Team Magma Admin.

The two grunts suddenly noticed Brendan.

"I don't know who you are, but if you get in the way of Team Magma, don't expect any mercy!" declared the Team Magma Admin.

"I'm not afraid of you." said Brendan firmly.

The Team Magma Admin began stalking towards Brendan.

"Hold it right there, Team Magma! You're badly mistaken if you think you can have our way with world!" exclaimed a voice.

Archive arrived flanked by a pair of Team Aqua grunts.

"Even team Aqua joins us!" laughed the Team Magma Admin.

The grunt spat on the ground.

"But, it's too much trouble to deal with you all." said the Team Magma Admin.

The grunt snickered.

"It doesn't matter! We've got the meteorite so off to mt. Chimney we go!" exclaimed the Team Magma Admin.

The two Team Magma grunts took off.

"Be seeing you, you Team Aqua dingbats!" declared the grunt.

The two Team Magma grunts ran off with the meteorite.

"Didn't I see you before?" asked Archie.

Archie walked up to Brendan.

"At Slateport's Museum?" continued Brendan.

"Yes. My name is Brendan." said our trainer.

"At the time, I thought you where one of Team Magma's goons. You're an odd kid." mused Archie.

Archie shook his head.

"Team Magma is a dangerous group of total fanatics. They engage in destruction, claiming to expand the land mass. They are rivals to us, the sea - loving Team Aqua!" explained Archie.

"I see." replied Brendan understanding.

"Boss, we should give chase to Team Magma." noted one of the Aqua grunts.

"Ah! Yes we should! There's no telling what Team Magma will do at Mt. Chimney.!" declared Archie.

Archie turned his attention back to Brendan.

"Brendan, you should keep an eye out for Team Magma as well." said Archie.

Archie the two Team Aqua grunts began leaving.

"Farewell!" called Archie.

With them gone, Brendan decided to check on the professor.

"Are you okay?" asked Brendan.

"I'm Cozmo. A Professor. Team Magma asked me to guide them to Meteor Falls. They tricked me and even took my meteorite away." said Cozmo.

Cozmo slammed his fist on the ground.

"Then another group, Team Aqua showed up. I don't understand any of it." sighed Professor Cozmo.

Professor Cozmo shook his head.

"But, that Team Magma. What are they going to do with that meteorite at Mt. Chimney?" asked Professor Cozmo worried.

"Nothing good." answered Brendan, equally worried.

Brendan made sure Professor Cozmo left then departed himself. Brendan exited on Hoenn Route 115. He could see Rustboro City and couldn't help but recall his battle with Roxanne. As well as the fact his encounters before the battle in Petalburg Forest and after with the Devon Goods. Distracted, he didn't noticed the Black Belt.

"My strongest skill is busting bricks with my forehead!" declared the Black Belt.

Black Belt Nob would like to battle!

"Go Machop!" cried Nob, releasing his only Pokemon.

"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Nob.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy and so did Machop.

"Use Karate Chop!" ordered Nob.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and Machop fainted.

"My head is busted!" declared Nob.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He headed down but, was stopped by a Collector and a Psychic.

"I have a rare Pokemon!" declared the Collector.

"That's great..." began Brendan.

"Would you like me to show you?" asked the Collector.

"I'm in a hurry." answered Brendan.

"You disturbed my meditation." said the Psychic.

"I'm sorry..." began Brendan.

"You will be punished for it." stated the Psychic.

Collector Hector and Psychic Marlene would like to battle!

"Go Zangoose!" cried Hector, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Go Meditite!" cried Marlene, releasing her first Pokemon.

"Go Electrike and Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Leer!" ordered Hector.

"use Meditate!" ordered Marlene.

"Use Howl and Ember on Meditite!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Zangoose used Leer. Next, Electrike successfully used Howl. Meditite used Meditate and Numel used Ember which got the burn. Meditite was hurt by burn.

"Use Fury Cutter on Electrike!" ordered Hector.

"Use Confusion on Numel!" ordered Marlene.

"Use Leer on Zangoose and Ember on Meditite!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Zangoose hit with Fury Cutter, but was paralyzed by Static. Electrike then used Leer. Meditite hit with Confusion, but its power was weakened by burn. Finally, Numel hit with Ember and Meditite was hurt by burn.

"Use Swords Dance!" ordered Hector.

"Use Hidden Power on Numel!" ordered Marlene.

"Use Quick Attack on Zangoose and Ember on Meditite!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike went first and hit with Quick Attack scoring a critical hit. Meditite hit Numel, but Hidden Power turned out to be Poison which Numel resisted. Zangoose was fully paralyzed and Meditite was hurt by burn.

"Use Quick Attack on Numel!" ordered Hector.

"Use Hidden Power on Electrike!" ordered Marlene.

"Use Quick Attack on Zangoose and Ember on Meditite!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Zangoose was again fully paralyzed. Electrike hit with Quick Attack and Zangoose fainted. Meditite hit with Hidden Power for normal damage then was hit by Ember and fainted. Electrike grew to Level 20 and learned Spark which Brendan replaced Leer with. Both trainers recalled their Pokemon.

"Go Seviper!" cried Hector, releasing his other Pokemon.

"Go Spoink!" cried Marlene, releasing her other Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Electrike.

"Go Poochyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Lick on Numel!" ordered Hector.

"Use Odor Sleuth!" ordered Marlene.

"Use Ember on Seviper and Howl!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Seviper went first and used Lick, but didn't get the paralysis. Spoink went next and successfully used Odor Sleuth. Poochyena used Howl and Numel hit with Ember.

"Use Bite on Numel!" ordered Hector.

"Use Psywave on Numel!" ordered Marlene.

"Use Ember on Seviper and Bite on Spoink!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Seviper hit with Bite and Spoink hit with Psybeam. Poochyena then hit with Bite and Numel used Ember.

"Use Poison Tail on Poochyena!" ordered Hector.

"Use Psybeam on Numel!" ordered Marlene.

"Use Ember on Seviper and Bite on Spoink!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Seviper used Poison Tail and Meditite hit with Psybeam. But, Numel hung on. Poochyena hit with Bite and Spoink fainted then Numel used Ember. Marlene recalled her Pokemon.

"Use Poison Tail on Poochyena!" ordered Hector.

"Use Bite and Ember on Seviper!" ordered Brendan.

The Pokemon obeyed. Seviper hit with Poison Tail, but again didn't get the poison. Both of Brendan's Pokemon hit and Seviper fainted. hector recalled his Pokemon. Meanwhile, Numel reached Level 19 and learned Magnitude.

"You want my Pokemon, don't you?" asked Hector sniveling.

"They aren't that rare and I already have a Seviper." answered Brendan.

"You've broken my concentration!" exclaimed Marlene.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. Brendan quickly used a potion on Makuhita. He spotted a Battle Girl on the beach and decided to ask if she had seen Team Magma or Team Aqua around.

"Excuse me." began Brendan, approaching her.

"This beach is my secret training spot! Don't come butting in!" snapped the Battle Girl.

Battle Girl Cyndy would like to battle!

"Go Meditite!" cried Cyndy, releasing her first Pokemon.

"Go Numel!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Meditate!" ordered Cyndy.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Meditite used Meditate then Numel used Magnitude and hit with a Magnitude 7.

"Use Confusion!" ordered Cyndy.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Meditite hit with Confusion then Numel used Magnitude and hit with Magnitude 4. Meditite fainted and Cyndy recalled her Pokemon.

"Go Makuhita!" cried Cyndy, releasing her next Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Numel.

"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Cyndy.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed and used Focus Energy.

"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Cyndy.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and got a critical hit which caused Makuhita to faint. Taillow grew to Level 20.

"I haven't trained enough!" declared Cyndy.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He healed in Rustboro and the the nurse remembered him from their prior encounter. While there, Brendan deposited Grovyle and withdrew Spinda. Brendan then went east on Hoenn Route 116 and cut through Vanderturf Tunnel. Brendan went to Mauville City then back up to the cable car. He was able to take the cable car to Mt. Chimney where he found Team Aqua and Team Magma in a heated battle. Brendan saw the meteorite and raced toward it, but was stopped by two Team Magma grunts.

"If there where more land, I'd be able to get a big house of my own! I'd build it on hardened lava!" declared the female grunt.

"We of Team Magma are working hard for everyone's sake." said the male grunt.

"How so?" asked Brendan.

"Like, if that thing's power made more land, there'd be more places to live." answered the male grunt, "Everyone'd be happy!"

Team Magma Grunt and Team Magma Grunt would like to battle!

"Go Numel!" cried the female grunt, releasing her Pokemon.

"Go Zubat!" cried the male grunt, releasing his Pokemon.

"Go Poochyena and Electrike!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered the male grunt.

"Use Bite on Electrike!" ordered the female grunt.

"Use Spark on Zubat and Howl!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike went first and hit with Spark which caused Zubat to faint. Poochyena then used Howl successfully. Finally, Numel used Magnitude only hitting with a Magnitude 3. The embarrassed female grunt recalled her Zubat.

"Numel is part Ground type so it's immune to Electric attacks." thought Brendan.

Brendan recalled Electrike.

"Go Spinda!" cried Brendan, releasing this Pokemon.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered the grunt.

"Use Psybeam and Bite!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam then Poocheyna used Bite and Numel flinched.

"Use Magnitude again!" ordered the grunt.

"Use Psybeam and Bite again!" ordered Brendan.

All of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam and Numel fainted.

"What do you mean I lost?" asked the male grunt.

"My dreams of a big house." moaned the female grunt.

Brendan recalled his Pokemon and continued. He headed toward the meteorite, but another man stopped him.

"So you've come all the way here! But you're too late! I've already delivered the meteorite from Meteor Falls to the boss!" declared the man.

Magma Admin Tabitha would like to battle!

"Go Numel!" cried Tabitha, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Go Spinda!" cried Brendan, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Use Growl!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam then Numel used Growl.

"Use Tackle!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam then Numel used Strength.

"Use Ember!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda hit with Psybeam then Numel hit with Ember.

"Use Ember again!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Strength!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Spinda used Strength and Numel fainted. Spinda easily got to Level 18. Tabitha recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Poochyena!" cried Tabitha, releasing his next Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Spinda.

"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Howl!" ordered Tabitha.

"Us Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Poochyena used Howl and Makuhita used Focus Energy.

"Use Bite!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.

both of the Pokemon obeyed. Poochyena hit with Bite. Makuhita then used Vital Throw and Poochyena fainted. Tabitha recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Numel!" cried Tabitha, releasing his third Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Poochyena.

"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his third Pokemon.

"Use Growl!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Focus Energy then Numel used Growl.

"Use Ember!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow used Wing Attack and got a critical hit causing Numel to faint. Tabitha recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Zubat!" cried Tabitha, releasing his last Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Taillow.

"Go Electrike!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Tabitha.

"Use Spark!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Electrike hit with Spark and Zubat fainted.

"Even though I lost, if our leader awakens that thing..." began Tabitha.

Brendan recalled Electrike and raced toward the opening of the volcano.

"Boss, hurry! Give it the meteorite's energy!" cried Tabitha.

"The power contained in the meteorite...By amplifying its power with this machine, Mt. Chimney's volcanic activity will intensify...It's energy will grow deep inside the crater and..." began the Team Magma Leader.

The Team Magma Leader noticed Brendan.

"Who are you?" asked the Team Magma Leader.

"I'm Brendan." answered the titular boy.

"I'd heard Archie bemoaning a child who's been meddling with Team Aqua's affairs. It must be you he meant." mused the Team Magma Leader.

"It's me." confirmed Brendan.

"So you're thinking of interfering with us, Team Magma?" asked the Team Magma Leader.

"Yes." answered Brendan.

"Now you listen. Long ago, living things used to live on the land and grow. That is why land is all important! It is the cradle of all! That is why Team Magma is dedicated to the expansion of the land mass. It is for the further advancement of all of mankind! And for that, we need the power that sleeps within this mountain." explained the Team Magma leader.

The Team Magma gulped embarrassed.

"There was no need for you to learn that much. But, no matter! I'll teach you the consequences of meddling with our grand design!" declared the Team Magma Leader.

Magma Leader Maxie would like to battle!

"Go Mightyena!" cried Maxie, releasing his first Pokemon.

"Go Makuhita!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Sand Attack!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Mightyena used Sand Attack then Makuhita used Focus Energy.

"Use Bite!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Mightyena used Bite then Makuhita hit with Vital Throw scoring a critical hit.

"Use Bite!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Mightyena used Bite then Makuhita hit with Vital Throw.

"Finish it off with another Vital Throw!" ordered Brendan.

Before Makuhita could obey, Maxie used a Super Potion on Mightyena. Regardless, Makuhita managed to score another critical hit thought Mightyena hung on.

"Use Roar!" ordered Maxie.

Mightyena used Roar and Makuhita retreated to its Poke Ball. Spinda was then dragged out.

"Use Bite!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Strength!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Mightyena used Bite and Spinda flinched.

"Use Bite!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Strength!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Mightyena hit with Bite, but Spinda hung on hitting with Strength which caused Mightyena to faint. Maxie recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Zubat!" cried Maxie, releasing his next Pokemon.

"I'll stick with Spinda." said Brendan.

"Use Bite!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zubat hit with Bite then Spinda hit with the super effective Psybeam.

"Use Supersonic!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zubat used Supersonic, but it missed. Spinda then hit with Psybeam.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Psybeam!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zubat hit with Wing Attack and Spinda fainted. Brendan recalled Spinda and grabbed another Poke Ball.

"Go Electrike!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.

"Use Bite!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Spark!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zubat hit with Bite and Electrike flinched.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Spark!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Zubat hit with Wing Attack. Electrike hung on and hit with Spark which caused Zubat to faint. Electrike grew to Level 21. Maxie recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Camerupt!" cried Maxie, releasing his last Pokemon.

Brendan recalled Electrike.

"Go Taillow!" cried Brendan, releasing his Pokemon.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Focus Energy!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. and used Focus Energy.

"Use Ember!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Wing Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt hit with Ember and got a critical hit. Taillow hit with Wing Attack and also got a critical hit.

"Use Ember!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Quick Attack!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Taillow hit with Quick Attack then was knocked out by Ember. Brendan recalled his Pokemon.

"Go Poochyena!" cried Brendan, releasing his next Pokemon.

"Use Ember!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Howl!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt hit with Ember then Poochyena used Howl.

"Use Magnitude!" ordered Maxie.

"Use Bite!" ordered Brendan.

Both of the Pokemon obeyed. Camerupt used Magnitude, but only hit with a Magnitude 4. Poochyena survived and used Bite which caused Camerupt to faint.

"We did it!" exclaimed Brendan.

Suddenly, Poochyena began to glow and sure enough it evolved into a Mightyena.

"Way to go Mightyena!" declared Brendan.

"What?! I, Maxie, was caught off guard?" asked Maxie dumbfounded.

Maxie recalled his Camerupt.

"But, enough, I will back off this time. But don't think this is the last you've seen of Team Magma." said Maxie, "Even without the meteorite, if we obtain the orb..."

Maxie and Team Magma departed.

A/N: That is where we'll end things for now. So, Brendan made progress and managed to stop Team Magma for the time being. He also caught a new Pokemon. I don't know how much we'll see of Seviper, but I like it (it's my favorite Poison type) so I had to included it. Next time, Brendan heads down Jagged Path and challenges Flannery. Please review.