Hello everyone, Poke'boy24 back with another chapter for Hoenn Maelstrom. This chapter will have several events here with Naruto's Rustboro Gym Battle, the theft at Devon Corp., Wally catching another Pokemon, and the Rematch between Naruto and Sapphire.
Also the results from the vote... and looks like Shiny Mawile won by a landslide! So it's settled, Naruto will catch a Shiny Mawile when him and Wally go to Granite Cave on Dewford.
Remember I don't own Naruto or Pokemon in any shape or form for this story is a mix of the Anime, Games and Manga.
Now to the story!
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/Ch4: A eventful day in Rustboro!/
/Rustboro Pokemon Center, 7:30am/
"Here are your Pokemon sir." Nurse Joy said as she handed over a tray holding Naruto's Poke'balls.
"Thank you Nurse Joy-san." Naruto said as he took his capsules off the tray as the Pink hair Nurse and made his way towards the cafeteria for breakfast.
After getting a plate of pancakes and a bowl of diced berries, Naruto went ahead and send everyone out. "Jukaile, Marsh, Dazzle, time for breakfast." he said as he released the three Pokegirls out of their capsules.
"Pancakes!" Marsh cheered as Naruto began dividing the pancakes among the four of them.
Walking into the Center's cafeteria, Wally let out a yawn before seeing Naruto and his team eating breakfast.
"Morning Wally." the Red head Trainer waved towards his traveling friend as Wally took a seat at the table he was at.
"Morning Naruto, you just got up too?" Wally yawned as he was rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.
"No, got up around 5-o-clock and went to Route 116 for some training before challenging the Gym." Naruto said as he took another bite of his breakfast.
"Well, just let me get some morning tea and we can head towards the Gym okay?" Wally asked as Naruto nodded before going to get some tea.
/Rustboro Gym/
After leaving the Pokemon Center, Naruto and Wally headed to the Gym, only to find the place closed.
"Closed for the day, didn't see that coming." Wally said, taking a sip of his tea, as both of them read the sign on the door.
"Are you two here to challenge the Gym?" a voice said as both of them turned around to the person behind them.
The person is a Woman in her early twenties with long Brown hair tied in two buns and pigtails with a large Reddish-Pink bow and Red eyes. Her outfit consist of a Gray long-sleeved uniform dress that hug her D-cup bust with the skirt stopping between her upper thighs, a Pink tie around her neck, Reddish-Pink leggings that hug her legs like a second skin and Gray dress-shoes. (Her design from the original Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald games.)
"Actually I'm challenging the Gym but yes. I'm Naruto and this is my friend Wally." Naruto said as he introduced himself and Wally who was taking another sip of his tea.
"I'm Roxanne and it's nice to meet you both as well." the Woman said as she introduced herself to the two teens.
"So why is the Gym closed today?" Wally asked before throwing his empty tea cup in a nearby trash bin.
"Because the Gym Leader is teaching a class at the Pokemon School today so they aren't taking challengers today." Roxanne said as she didn't want them to know she's the Rustboro Gym Leader, wanting to keep that little fact a surprise.
"Okay then, I challenge the Gym Leader later this afternoon." Naruto said as Roxanne was about to reply.
"Stop, Thief!" a Man yelled as the three of them turn to see Kennedy chasing after a Male Aqua Grunt.
"Wait, wasn't that the same Grunt from yesterday?" Wally asked while Naruto nodded.
"Yes he was Wally. Sorry Roxanne, but me and Wally need to help Kennedy. Talk to you later!" Naruto said as him and the Green hair teen ran after Kennedy and the Aqua Grunt leaving a confused Roxanne behind.
'How do those two know Mr. Stones assistant?' she thought to herself before heading towards the School for her class today.
/Rustboro City, Route 116/
Naruto and Wally reached the Western road of the City leading out towards Route 116 where they both saw Kennedy on his knees panting.
"Kennedy, what happened?" Wally asked as they reashed the down business man.
"Team Aqua happened. They broke into the Devon Corp. lab and stole some equipment for some friends in Stateport City." Kennedy said as he got back on his feet.
"Don't worry Kennedy, me and Wally will catch that Grunt while you go get the Rustboro Officer Jenny." Naruto said as him and Wally ran towards Route 116 while Kennedy ran back into the city to get the police.
After running through the route for the past hour, Naruto and Wally saw three Aqua Grunts standing around two people tied-up.
The first person is a Elderly man in his seventies with Tanned skin, Grey bushy eyebrows and beard. His outfit consist of a Blue shirt, Red fishing vest and Grey pants.
The second person is actually a Female anthro Wingull who looks to be 5ft5inches in height while her E-cup breasts were pushed together because of the bindings around her chest.
Naruto's eyes widen when he saw who the Grunts had tied-up. "Mr. Briney and Peeko-chan." he said under his breath before running towards the Grunts.
"Ah! It's the brat I was telling you about!" the Grunt from the woods said once he saw Naruto.
"Then run you idiot! Let someone more experienced handle the runt." the second Grunt said, releasing a Zubat while the other one sent out a Corphish.
The Grunt grabbed the stolen goods and ran towards Rusturf Tunnel.
"Now then, Zubat Bite that runt!" "And Corphish use Vice Grip!" the Grunts called out as their Pokemon charged towards Naruto, ready to use their attacks.
"Peeko, Water Gun!" "Kecleon, Shadow Sneak!" Zubat was hit full force by a blast of water while a Shadow-like Kecleon appeared from under Corphish and toss the Ruffian Pokemon back a few feet. Looking behind him, Naruto saw that Mr. Briney and Peeko were untied with Wally and Kecleon standing next to them.
"Naruto, you go after the coward. Me and the Green Lad will handle these barnacles." Mr. Briney said as Peeko nodded in agreement.
Nodding in understanding, Naruto ran past the two Grunts and headed towards Rusturf Tunnel.
/Rusturf Tunnel/
Seeing the Grunt running into the entrance, the Red hair Trainer chase after him, unaware that the Woman from the Woods followed him inside.
"Now let see if you can win again." she said to herself while hiding on a nearby ledge and watch the battle.
"You'll pay for making me look like a chump ya Urchin!" the Grunt exclaimed before releasing his Poochyena, who growled once seeing Naruto. "But we're a lot stronger this time a land shit." he added with a arrogant smirk on his face.
"We'll see about that." Naruto said as he send out Marsh who was pumped to battle.
"Poochyena, Bite that Mudkip!" the Grunt yelled as the Bite Pokemon charged towards Marsh.
"Marsh, counter with Iron Tail." Naruto said as Marsh's tail was enveloped in a Slivery-White aura before slamming her tail against the Dark type's jaw, knocking him into the air. "Now Water Gun." he added as she fired her attack into the airborne Poochyena.
Poochyena then land on the cave floor with a loud 'thud' with his fur soaking wet and his eyes replaced with swirls.
"WHAT THE FUCK!" the Grunt yelled seeing his Pokemon already down and out before returning him.
"Now hand over the stolen equipment." Naruto said harsly as him and Marsh glared at the Grunt.
"You'll never take me alive ya Bastard!" the Grunt yelled before throwing a bomb ball that exploded against the wall, causing the tunnel to violently shake before running past Naruto.
"What did that idiot do!" the girl yelled as she fell off the ledge and landed on her butt. She quickly got back up and ran towards the entrance, unaware that a Poke'ball fell off her belt when she landed.
"Run Marsh-chan!" Naruto exclaim as him and Marsh ran to avoid several rocks falling from the cave ceiling. The two quickly ducked down to the ground, his bag getting knocked open from the action as several items fell out near the Poke'ball the woman left behind.
Once the sound of falling rocks and the violent shaking stop, Naruto and Marsh uncovered their heads and saw that the explosion caused a cave-in blocking the only path to Verdanturf Town.
"So much for getting to Verdanturf now." Naruto said as he put the stuff that fell out back in his bag before him and Marsh headed towards the entrance.
/Route 116/
Running through the route, hoping to catch the Grunt that almost crushed them with that cave-in, Naruto and Marsh were surprise to see Wally, Mr. Briney, Peeko, Kennedy and the Rustboro Officer Jenny standing next to three unconscious Grunts and their Pokemon tied-up with Kennedy holding the stolen equipment in his hands while thanking Wally before giving him a Great Ball before heading back to Devon Corp.
"What did we miss?" Marsh asked before Wally turned to answer her.
"Well, while you were chasing the third Grunt, me, Kecleon, Mr. Briney and Peeko made quick work of these two." Wally said, pointing towards the two Grunts and their Pokemon before Officer Jenny took them away with Mr. Briney and Peeko hitching a ride with her back to Rustboro. "We both decided to give them a taste of their own medicine by tying them up." he added before taking a Poke'ball out of his pocket.
"What's in the Poke'ball?" Naruto asked as Wally released the Pokemon inside.
The Pokemon is a anthro Cat-girl that's 4ft2inches in height with short curly Pink hair. Her body is cover with Pink and Cream color fur with her face being crescent shaped, perky B-cup breasts, slim waist and a cute butt with a long tail swaying lazily behind her. Of course, this Pokegirl was taking a nap.
Taking out his Poke'dex, Naruto went and scan the sleeping Cat-girl.
"[Skitty, the Kitten Pokemon
It is said to be difficult to earns its trust. However, it is extremely popular for its cute looks and behavior.]" the Poke'dex said as Naruto put it back in his pocket.
"While waiting for Officer Jenny to arrive, this one hissed and attacked me and Mr. Briney until we knocked her out. Not wanting to get attack again while waiting, I went ahead and caught her." Wally said before returning Skitty back into her Poke'ball.
"So I take it that cute kitten is more of a Wild-cat." Marsh joked with a smirk on her face as she chuckled at her own joke.
"Yeah, sounds like Skitty is a Pokemon Sapphire would like." Naruto said as the three of them walked back to Rustboro.
/Rustboro Pokemon Center, 1:35pm/
"... and that all I know about her so far." Naruto said before eating some of his lunch.
On the way back to the city, Wally asked Naruto who Sapphire was. So once the two entered the Pokemon Center and getting some lunch, Naruto went ahead and told him what he knows about Sapphire which wasn't much.
He even told Wally about how the stupid Grunt he chased caused a cave-in in Rusturf Tunnel so they'll have to take the long way to get to Verdanturf Town.
"Hey Naruto!" a female voice called out as Naruto turn around to see Sapphire with her hands on her hips and her signature fanged grin.
"Oh Sapphire, what are you doing here?" he asked as the Wild-girl got in his face.
"I'm here to challenge the Rustboro Gym and seeing you here will be a great warm-up battle." Sapphire said with a grin on her face.
"Okay then, I'll see you outside after lunch." Naruto calming said until she grabbed his arm and dragged him out of the Center.
"No, we're battling now!" she exclaimed as Wally got out of his seat and follow them.
/Outside at the Battle Field near the Pokemon Center/
"So how will we be doing this?" Naruto asked once he was on his side of the field as Sapphire took out a Poke'ball.
"This will be a 2-on-2 battle with no substitution. Now meet my first Pokemon, Brelo!" Sapphire exclaimed as she sent out her first Pokemon.
The Pokemon she sent out is a Girl that's 4ft2inches in height with large and long Beige color hair with Forest Green spots covering most of her body and Forest Green skin.
Taking out his Poke'dex, Naruto scanned Sapphire's Pokegirl as the data appeared.
"[Shroomish, the Mushroom Pokemon
If it senses danger, it scatters spores from the top of its head to protect itself.]" the Poke'dex said as Naruto put the device away before taking a Poke'ball off his belt.
"Okay, Dazzle come on out!" Naruto said as he sent out his Shiny Ralts who was timidly looking at her opponent.
"Okay Brelo, start off with Headbutt!" Sapphire exclaimed as Brelo dashed towards Dazzle, ready to ram the Psychic/Fairy type down.
"Dazzle use Double Team, quick!" Naruto called out as Dazzle quickly created four copies of herself.
Brelo rammed into the Dazzle second to the right, only for the one she hit to fade away.
"Brelo, use Stun Spore!" Sapphire called out as the Shroomish girl released a cloud of shiny Orange spores towards the remaining Ralts.
"Wha... Grrrrr..." Dazzle manage to say before she was covered by Stun Spore before groaning as her body became paralyzed and causing the three copies of herself to disappear.
"Now use Headbutt!" Sapphire called with a grin on her face as Brelo rammed into the paralyzed Ralts girl.
"We got them on the ropes now Brelo!" she exclaimed excitely before noticing the Purple blush on Brelo's face while Purple bubbles started appearing over her.
"I... I don't... feel so... good..." Brelo panted weakly before falling onto one knee.
"Poison! How did Brelo get Poison?!" Wally questioned before looking at Naruto.
"Dazzle's ability is Trace, an ability that allows her to copy the opponent's ability once entering battle." Naruto said while looking over to Dazzle, who was struggling to get up because of her paralysis, and Brelo, whose energy was quickly being sapped by the poison.
"But still doesn't explain how she got Poisoned?" Wally said confused before Sapphire answered his question.
"That's because Brelo's ability is Effect Spore, an ability that can leave a opponent with a Poison, Sleep, or Paralyzed status once making physical contact." she said before focusing on the battle. "But we'll finish this battle before Poison finish us, Brelo use Mega Drain!" she called out as Brelo nodded.
"On it!" Brelo said as her body was covered in a Grass Green aura before firing a beam directly at Dazzle as the attack began draining her energy.
"Dazzle, get out of there with Teleport!" Naruto called as Dazzle disappeared in a flash of light, causing Brelo to end her Mega Drain, before reappearing behind the Grass type Pokegirl.
"Now use Confusion." he added as Dazzle's eyes glowed Psychic Blue.
"What ar... AAAAHHHHH!" Brelo said before screaming as she was lift up a few feet into the air as her energy was sap by the poison.
This lasted a few minutes before Dazzle's Paralysis caused her body to lock and lose her concentration and ended her Confusion.
"AAAAAHHHHH!" Brelo screamed as she fell down and landed on top of Dazzle with a loud 'thud' and kicked up a dust cloud.
Once the dust cloud cleared, it showed Brelo on top of Dazzle with both their eyes being replaced with swirls.
"Looks like a tie so far." Naruto said as him and Sapphire returned their knocked out Pokegirls.
"But it won't for long, Chic let's go!" Sapphire said as she sent out her Torchic who was excited for battle.
"Okay Marsh, you're up." Naruto said as he released his Mudkip girl onto the field.
"Chic, use Quick Attack!" "On it Boss!" Chic made a quick dash towards Marsh and deliver a swift kick into the Water type's chest.
"Grr... " Marsh groaned as she was pushed back a bit. "Marsh, use Water Gun!" Naruto called as she fired a blast of water towards the Fire type Pokegirl.
"Chic, avoid it with Quick Attack!" Sapphire called as Chic quickly ran to avoid Marsh's Water Gun. "Now use Focus Energy follow by Scratch!" she added as Chic's talons glowed and lengthen before delivering two upward slashes on Marsh's front and back.
Seeing the Sapphire have improved since their first battle, Naruto knew that Marsh won't be able to counter their 'hit and run' tactic so he began thinking of something else.
"Marsh, use Bide and try to hold on!" he called as Marsh nod as her body started to be cover with a White aura.
"Well if you aren't going to attack, then we will. Chic, use Peck and Scratch back to back!" Sapphire exclaimed as Chic began pecking and scratching against Marsh who was trying her best to block against the Chick Pokegirl's attacks.
This kept on for a while with Chic continuing to use Peck and Scratch as the White aura around Marsh began glowing more Reddish in color.
"Alright Chic, finish this with one more Scratch!" Sapphire exclaimed with her signature fanged grin as Chic jumped up to deliver the final attack.
"Alright Marsh, fire Bide!" Naruto exclaimed once Chic was close enough as she open her mouth wide and fired a powerful Reddish-White beam at the Fire type Starter.
"AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!" Chic cried out as she was hit full force by Marsh's Bide before landing on her back with her eyes being replaced with swirls.
"What just happened!" Sapphire cried in disbelieve before returning Chic back into her Poke'ball.
"Bide is a move where the user absorb the damage they took during the battle before firing a beam that returns the damage at double the power." Naruto explained as he returned the panting Mudkip girl back into her capsule.
"Well either way, that was still a great battle." Wally said until his Skitty popped out of her Poke'ball and started hissing at Sapphire.
"HHiiiiiiiissssss!" she hissed back at the Pink hair Cat-girl who started nuzzling against her side.
"Hmm, I like this one, she got spunk." Sapphire said, rubbing her hand on Skitty's head, causing the Kitten Pokegirl to purr while her tail swayed excitedly.
"Yeah, this one keep hissing at me even after I caught her." Wally said as Sapphire picked Skitty up and started nuzzling against the Normal type.
"Feisty and cute, my kind of combination, unlike that Lombre I caught the other day." Sapphire said as both boys wonder what she meant.
"What do you mean by that Sapphire?" Naruto asked before she took out a Poke'ball from her bag.
"Take a look for yourselves." she said before releasing the Pokemon inside.
The Pokemon she sent out is a Male Teen that looks like a Kappa. The Teen's height is 4ft11inches with Short Shaggy Pond Green hair wearing a giant lily pad on his head like a sombrero and a Red beak/bill for his mouth. His face, ears, arms and sides are Pond Green in color while his head, front, back and entire lower half of his body are Grass Green. Finally his hands and feet are webbed with his hands have four red claws and one Green thumb each while his feet have three toe claws each.
Taking out his Poke'dex, Naruto scanned the Kappa Teen as his data came up.
"[Lombre, the Jolly Pokemon
It lives at the water's edge where it is sunny. It sleeps on a bed of water grass by day and becomes active at night.]" the Poke'dex said as Naruto puts it away in his pocket.
"Yo, how's it hanging man." Lombre said with a chilled expression on his face while raising his right hand as a greeting.
"Lombre seems pretty cool and calm, I don't see what's the problem is." Naruto said after shaking the Jolly Pokemon's hand as Wally did the same.
"That's the problem, he's too mellow for me. When I caught him, I thought he'd be mischievous like all Lombres are." Sapphire said, crossing her arms in front of her chest.
"Not me man, I'm not the kind of Pokemon with that sort of nature. I'm more of a laid back kind of guy whose enjoy relaxing and hanging with friends." Lombre said while waving his long arms in a waving motion like the ripples on water.
"Hey Lombre, just where were you raised?" Wally asked while the Water/Grass type scratch the back of his head thinking.
"In a pond near a Flower Shop when I was a Lotad, why?" Lombre asked before Wally snapped his fingers in realization.
"There's your answer Sapphire. Lombre lived at a pond near a Flower Shop to help water the plants there." Wally said as Naruto agreed with him.
"Yep, some businesses have wild Pokemon living nearby who help with the workload. So the reason Lombre is so mellow is because he worked with Human, not scare them like other Lombres do it the wild." Naruto added while Lombre nodded.
"Yep, evolved last week and decide to find another pond to call home." he said before looking at Sapphire. "Until Ms. Feral here caught me." he jokily added until Sapphire bopped him hard on the head. "OW! Can't you take a joke for once?!" he cried, holding his head as a animated lump appear where she hit him, as anime tears flow down his eyes.
Seeing how Wally's Skitty is taking a liking to Sapphire and Wally helping her Lombre med the lump on his head, Naruto came up with a suggestion.
"Why don't you two trade." he said which cause the four of them to look at him confused. "Seeing that Skitty and Sapphire taken a liking to each other with Wally enjoying Lombre's company, why don't both of you trade Pokemon." he explain as the two Trainers and Pokemon look at each other before nodding in agreement.
"If that I can have this cutie, then yes." Sapphire said as she began nuzzling her face against Skitty, causing the Kitten Pokegirl to meow and purr in agreement.
"Sure, I mean Lombre seems like a cool guy to hang with. I think even Ralts and Kecleon would enjoy his company." Wally said while rubbing the back of his head sheepishly.
"Okay then, you both go and trade while I get Dazzle and Marsh healed and the three of us can head to the Gym." Naruto said before Sapphire stop to ask Wally a question.
"Before we do, what moves does Skitty know?" she ask Wally before said Pokegirl answered herself.
"Nya, my attacks are Tackle, Growl, Assist, Double Slap and Shadow Ball Alpha-chan." Skitty said before she started nuzzling against Sapphire's neck.
"And my attacks are pretty basic with Absorb, Growl, Water Gun and Ice Punch but it's no big deal." Lombre simply said with a relaxed tone while the three Trainers were surprised by the moves both Pokemon have.
"Now that's out of the way, let go inside to trade and heal." Naruto said as they all went inside the Pokemon Center and do their respective tasks.
/Rustboro Gym, 4:38pm/
After Wally and Sapphire traded their Pokemon, with Sapphire naming Skitty Skito, and Naruto healing his team, the three Trainers walked into the Gym.
"Welcome to the Rustboro Gym, nice to see you two again." Roxanne called as she entered the room outside of the Gym's Battle field.
"Roxanne, you're the Gym Leader!?" Wally asked shock while Naruto was a little surprised to see her.
"Hey Roxanne, when did you become a Gym Leader?" the Red hair Trainer asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"After I graduated from the Pokemon School as an honor student a few years ago. Now let's our battle begin young challenger." Roxanne said before opening the door show the Gtm's Battle Field, which is a Rock field fitting for the Pokemon type the Gym specialize in.
Once Roxanne and Naruto were on their sides of the field, Roxanne on the left and Naruto on the right, while Wally and Sapphire went to the stands. Soon, the Gym's referee stood on the platform with flags in hand.
"The Gym Battle between Rustboro Gym Leader Roxanne and Naruto from Littleroot Town will now begin! This will be a 2-on-2 match with only the challenger allowed to substitute Pokemon! Are both sides ready?" the Referee asked as both of them nodded. "Then let's the battle begin!" they called bringing both flags down as Roxanne and Naruto took out a Poke'ball.
"Alright Juka-chan, I'll start things with you!" Naruto exclaimed as he threw the Poke'ball and released the Treecko girl out onto the field.
"Starting things off with a Grass type, hope you're ready for this!" Roxanne called out before throwing her Poke'ball into the air.
After many events happening today, Naruto finally gets his chance for his first Gym Battle. How will things turn out, you'll have to wait to find out!
As the Journey continues!
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And cliffhanger! Next time will be the Battle between Naruto and Roxanne as well as his and Wally's departure for Dewford.
Naruto's Pokemon:
Jukaile
Species: Treecko
Type: Grass
Gender: Female
Height: 4ft5inches
Bust Size: B-cup
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Serious
Moves: Pound, Leer, Quick Attack & Bullet Seed
Marsh
Species: Mudkip
Type: Water
Gender: Female
Height: 4ft6inches
Bust Size: B-cup
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Quirky
Moves: Tackle, Water Gun, Bide & Iron Tail
Dazzle
Species: Ralts (Shiny)
Type: Psychic/Fairy
Gender: Female
Height: 4ft1inch
Bust Size: A-cup
Nature: Timid
Moves: Confusion, Teleport, Double Team & Disarming Voice
Unknown
Species: ?
Type: ?
Gender: ?
Height: ?
Ability: ?
Nature: ?
Moves: ?
Wally's Pokemon:
Ralts
Type: Psychic/Fairy
Gender: Male
Height: 4ft1inch
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet
Moves: Confusion, Teleport & Thunder Punch
Kecleon
Type: Normal
Gender: Male
Height: 5ft3inches
Ability: Color Change
Nature: Jolly
Moves: Feint Attack, Bind, Shadow Sneak & Tail Whip
Lombre *Traded for Skitty*
Type: Water/Grass
Gender: Male
Height: 4ft11inches
Ability: Rain Dish
Nature: Relaxed
Moves: Absorb, Growl, Water Gun & Ice Punch
Now the reason I replaced Skitty with Lombre is because I think that it would be a great fit for his team.
And since May has a Lombre in the Games while having a Skitty in the Anime, I decided to merge the three Counterparts together in this story. So Sapphire will have some Pokemon from her Game and Anime versions for her team.
Same thing with Wally, his Game version having a Gardevior/Gallade, Magnezone, Altaria, Delcatty, Azumarill, Garchomp, Talonflame and Roserade, while his Manga version has a Kecleon, Cacturne, Roselia, Flygon, Magnezone and Altaria so I'll be mixing them together.
Until next time.
