Chapter 5: Leaving the Island

I would just like to point out this misconception. Bronze has been fat and is currently fat, he's just not obese. He can run and jump but he's not very fast or athletic. He is a tall, fat, strong guy. I hope I cleared up any confusion.

Next Day:

Bronze and Lillie jumped when they realized they were both in the same bed. They only knew each other for a few days at the very least. The two walked out do the room and saw breakfast was prepared.

"Buenos Dias", Bronze's dad said.

"Buenos", Bronze said sleepily. He was still really sore but the scent of his mom's cooking was making wash away.

"Good morning", Lillie said. The soreness wasn't bothering her, it was Nebby. She was worried sick about him all night. She didn't know if he was just sore or worse.

The two sat down at the table. Hau was right next to them. "How are you guys feeling", he asked in concern for his friends.

"Mas o menos (so, so)", Bronze said as he put his head down.

"I'm feeling better than before", she said.

"I'll take those as fantastic", Hau said with his normal cheery demeanor.

"Man, that Tauros did a number on you, mijo", Bronzes dad said, jokingly.

"He gave my team a run for our money but I don't know what knocked me out", Bronze said.

"Well, let's hope this makes you better, mi corazon (my heart)", Bronze's mom said as she placed down a bowl of spiced sitrus berries and some homemade flour tortillas.

Crystal woke up and walked from her room and then ran to her brother and gave him a big hug. He grunted in pain since the soreness was still pretty bad.

"Thanks mom", he said as he gave her a loss on the cheek.

"Here, you guys have some too", Bronze's mom said as she gave Lillie and Hau some food. She then grabbed a few small bowls to bring to the Pokemon, with Xowii following her.

"Wow, I didn't know you could be so soft, Bronze", Hau said jokingly as he got a playful punch from the man himself. He then quickly regretted that decision after he felt he nearly pulled his arm out of his socket from how sore he still was.

Very one began to eat from he home cooked meal. Lillie took a bite and started to feel a bit better. She then ate some more, that's just how great the Sitrus berries were, they were delicous and healing. How else do you think Bronze's dad is always able to work on the ranch.

"Are you guys enjoying the food", Bronzes mom asked.

"It's sooooo good", Hau said. "It's almost as good as Malasada".

"Yeah mom, your food always helps", Bronze said.

"I'm shocked, it's like the soreness just melted away as I ate more", Lillie said.

"That's because Sitrus berries help heal injuries while being delicious", Bronzes dad said.

Bronzes sister then looked to Lillie and said, "you're really pretty".

Lillie blushes and saId, "Thank you, thatsvery flattering".

"I love the way dress, it makes you look so proper", Bronzes mom said. "And I just love how you're so happy and full of energy, Hau.

"Thank you", Lillie said with a blush and nervous grun

"I just like to spread positivity", Hau said. "You use more muscles to frown so why not smile".

"I 100% agree with that philosophy, amigo", Bronze said.

"I'm so glad you got such nice friends", Bronzes mom said.

"Thank's Mrs. B", Hau said with a food stuffed smile.

"Thank you for your hospitality, but I don't want to burden you anymore", Lillie said.

"You're not a bother at all", Bronzes mom said.

"You helped with catching the Tauros", Bronzes dad said. "We're happy to repay you".

"I take my pay in Malasada", Hau said, earning a laugh from the others at the table.

"I think I'm gonna go check on the Pokemon", Bronze said as he got up and walked to his room.

He looked to see BIGJAW laying back in relaxation and licking his lips of the healing berries. Luna was asleep, with White Fang curled up right next to her. Bronze then heard the sound of Nebby and saw the little comog floating around his feet. "Well, I see you guys are doing pretty well", Bronze said. BIGJAW finally noticed Bronze and ran to him, hugging his leg. "I see you were worried about me", Bronze said. BIGJAW nodded and looked at his trainer with a sparkle in his eyes. "I was worried about putting you guys up against a Tauros", he said as he petted his starter on the head. Bronze turned and he saw Lillie right behind him.

"Is Nebby ok", Lillie said in a worried tone.

"He's seems pretty happy", Bronze said. Nebby then floated next to Bronze and let out a happy sound.

"Oh, thank the Tapu you're ok", Lillie said as she kneeled down and scooped Nebby up. "You're a lifesaver", Lillie said to Bronze's mom. She didn't like showing Nebby to people but she was getting comfortable with Bronze and his family so she was ok with him being out in the open around them.

"It's no problem at all", Bronze's mom said.

"It's so cute", Crystal said as she ran up to Lillie and reached for Nebby. He made a happy sound that made it have a cuteness overload. White Fang ran into the room and was running amuck with a lot of energy. Crystal chased the pup around the room and finally caught it, it then nuzzled against her in affection.

"Sorry about that, White Fang is like a puppy", Bronze said as he felt the much more mellow Luna rub up against his leg.

"I like his energy", Hau said. "Datrix is always so sleepy when we're not battling".

"But he's always ready to battle BIGJAW", Bronze said.

"I guess there rivals just like us", Hau said. Kukui let himself into the house, startling the crowd inside.

"I thought i'd just let myself in", Kukui said. "So, are we gonna go to Akala island or what".

"Que (what)", Bronze said in confusion.

"The next Island, cous'", Kukui said. "Is the heat finally getting to you", Kukui said hysterically.

Bronze turned to his parents but his dad said, "Just, be safe". His mother teared up and hugged Bronze, and he hugged her back. His sister ran into her room, cause saying goodbye was a bit too hard for her, and Xowii was just a careless Snubbull.

The trainers, Professor, and Lillie walked out of the house and waved goodbye. "So, where are we going", Bronze asked his cousin.

"We're going to the docks and heading to Akala", Kukui said.

"Are going on a pirate ship", Hau said. BIGJAW rolled his eyes at the comment.

"No, we're taking something even better", Kukui said. The crew reached the docks and Kukui introduced the ship.

"We're taking this old ship", Hau said, with a bit of disappointment in his voice that it wasn't a pirate ship.

"Hey now! Don't you go calling my boat old! She's not old... Call her a classic. Well seasoned, yeah?", Kukui said in defense of his ship.

"I quite like that it has a sense of history", Lillie said.

"You wanna break the tie, cous", Kukui asked Bronze.

Bronze wasn't really paying attention, he was just rummaging through his bag to make sure he had all the important stuff. You know extra shirt, water clothes, sandals, Psyduct Tape, Poke'Gear, Rotom Dex, clean unmentionables, medicine, pokeballs, and a razor. He had just shaved before he left cause he realized he looked a bit rough. His facial hair grew way too fast for his liking, the next day after shaving he'd already have some noticeable stuble. He also brought his lasso, since it was so useful to him that it's almost as essential as his stick or hat.

"Bronze", Kukui said.

He snapped out do it and said, "My bad". "Is this the ship we're taking", Bronze asked.

"Yep", Hau said.

"Cool", Bronze said.

"Ha, in your face", Kukui said hysterically to Hau. "Let's set sail", Kukui said. The group got into the ship and sailed off.

The boat was surprisingly fast, it seemed Kukui was more in a rush then the trainers were. "Can this thing go faster, cause the wing feels great", Hau said.

"It's feels great right buddy", Bronze said as he kept a grip on his hat or else it was gonna fly off. This guy would do literally jumped of the ship just to make sure it was in one piece before knocking down Shapredo to grab it. BIGJAW was enjoying the salty ocean breeze and made happy hisses.

"If we push the boat much harder than this, we may all end up at the bottom of the ocean", Lillie said in a time that wasn't as enthusiastic of the speed of the well season ship.

"Come on, you're just scared you're silly that's gonna fly off", Hau said jokingly. He then noticed Bronze was trying to stare a hole into his sole. This guy just really likes hats.

"We're almost there, hold onto your hats", Kukui said.

The ship picked up speed similar to a ship going into hyperspace. Bronze was holding on to BIGJAW, who had his jaws clamped onto the rails of the ship. Lillie was on the floor of the ship, trying to keep Nebby and her hat from flying off the ship. Kukui was laughing like a madman and Hau didn't seem affected at all. He was enjoying the crazy wind.

The ship made it to Akala in a pretty quick time, but it felt like an eternity to the cowboy, blonde, and croc. Hau and Kukui got off the ship easily while Bronze, BIGJAW, and Lillie looked like they just seen a ghost. It took them a few minutes to settle but they eventually calmed down.

"Land ahoy", Hau said with a ton of energy.

"Land is certainly ahoy, oh boy", Kukui laughed.

"Isn't it a little too late to declare 'land ahoy' if you've already stepped on shore", Lillie said to correct Hau.

"Aww, why you gotta be such a stick in the mud", Hau said. "Bronze, back me up on this".

"Well… I guess Lillie is technically right", Bronze said reluctantly.

"Come on, not you too", Hau said.

"Settle down guys, let's just enjoy our time here", Kukui said, trying to stop this obviously heated debate.

"Still haven't managed to find a shirt to match that labcoat, hmm Kukui", a feminine voice said. "I told you you're gonna scare off strangers dressed like that".

"Alola, Olivia", Kukui said. He then felt someone tap on his shoulder.

"Who is that", Bronze asked as he pointed to Olivia with his stick.

"Oh, allow me to introduce myself. I am Olivia, Kahuna of Akala island", Olivia said.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Bronze and this is my partner, BIGJAW", Bronze said as BIGJAW waved.

"Alola, I'm Hau", Hau said as with a big smile on his face and full of energy.

"It's very nice to meet you, I'm Lillie", Lillie said to introduce yourself.

"Well, I already know who you are", Olivia said as she pointed to Bronze.

"Que", Bronze said, a bit weirded out by the fact she already knew who he was.

"Yeah, he's the guy who scares off some skull thugs, aka the cowboy, aka the guy who likes hats…", Hau would of gone on trying to make up nicknames for Bronze but he put his hand in his mouth.

"I think that's make than enough Hau", Lillie said. "Bronze is not your average trainer, that's for sure". Bronze didn't really know how to take her comment.

"Well, I know who you are because you're cousin couldn't stop telling me how much of a great trainer you're turning into", Olivia said.

Bronze the looked at Kukui with an annoyed expression. "What… I need to show the Kahuna who they're dealing with", the Professor said awkwardly.

The group heard running coming right their way. "Please tell me that's not another Tauros", Bronze said nervously, as he remembered a few Tauros knew surf. To their surprise it was just a green haired girl.

"Are these the trainers that just arrived", the girl said.

"Yep", every one said in unison.

"Ok then, I'm Mallow, one of the trial captain's here on Akala. My trial will be a chance for all the fine ingredients that make up your tens to shine", Mallow said. "Especially you too, your Pokemon look ready to cook with gas", Mallow said enthusiastically to the Kahuna in training and the Cowboy

"I hope to see you two at my trial", Olivia said. "I hope you live up to what your cousin has told me", Olivia said, primarily directing it to Bronze.

"See ya", Mallow Said as she and Olivia walked off.

"Well, I'm gonna see what kind of Malasada they got here", Hau said. "Datrix and Pichu are probably really hungry too". Hay then bolted to find the closest Malasada store.

"I'm heading to the observatory", Kukui said as he walked off. "Stop by if y'all like, I'll be sure to tell them to keep an eye out for the one in the cowboy hat".

"Bronze", Lillie said as the cowboy was about to walk away. "You're a capable trainer and I've come to trust you. Would you mind helping me get to the ruins of Akala", Lillie asked.

"Why are you going there", Bronze asked.

"Nebby wants to see them for some reason", Lillie said.

"If you need me to go with you, just holler", Bronze said.

"Thanks", Lillie said. Nebby shook the bag as it's way to say thanks.

Bronze heard a his ringtone and dug into his bag. He pulled out his PokeGear and got a hello from Rotom Dex. He saw it was his mother calling so he answered.

"Hey mom", Bronze said.

"Hola mi amor, did y'all get there safely", his mother asked in concern. That's mothers for ya.

"Yeah, we made it to Akala fine", Bronze said.

"That's great to hear, I love you with all my heart, bye", his mom said.

"I love you too", Bronze said out loud. Sure he tries to act tough and is ready to throw a punch when he needs or feels like to, but he ain't ashamed about loving his mama. Bronze hung up and mosied on down. BIGJAW wanted to ride on his shoulder but he was too big. Bronze just had him ride on his back.

Bronze and BIGJAW walked down Heheah City and saw Lillie looking at a window of the local clothing store. He walked up to her and said, "the ruins, huh".

Lillie jumped and nervously said, "Y-yeah, I was just captivated by the clothes here".

"I can get you something", Bronze said with a smile on his face.

"I couldn't ask you too", Lillie said.

"You're a friend of mine so it's no problem at all", Bronze said.

"No really, it would be nice to get some new clothes but this one won't even stay still", Lillie said as she made a face at Nebby's bag. "I'll be in the Tide Song Hotel, if I'm in one spot I might be able to keep this one in lockdown". "I'd want to go now but I know you have your trials, and you'd probably get through them faster here than helping me find the ruins".

"You wanna tag along with me, so we can go to the ruins right after my trials are completed", Bronze asked.

"No, I heard Tean Skull was reigning terror on this island as well", Lillie said. "If you were to get jumped by Team Skull I would just be a burden you'd have to protect, if they see I have Nebby, it would make us a target".

"Alright then, Tide Song Hotel after Trials, got it", Bronze said. The Johto boys walked Lillie to the hotel but as they walked towards it, they saw two people in aviator shades walk to them. They looked like they weren't native around here.

"Stop right there", a feminine voice said, making the two jump.

"Sorry, we didn't mean to scare you. You must be on your island challenge. I'm Decio and this is my friend, Sina, Decio said.

"A beautiful name for a beautiful lady", she said, flattering herself. "I've got a great idea, we should have a double battles".

Bronze pulled out a pokeball and summoned Luna. Luna got into battle stance and BIGJAW went right next to her, baring is fangs.

Decio threw out a Kadabra and Sina threw out a Glaceon. The trainers were extremely tough, one of the tougher ones Bronze has faced that wasn't a Kahuna but BIGJAW and Luna were also strong and were able to take down both.

"That's what I would expect from a Trainer doing the island challenge. I felt the bond between you and your Pokémon", Decio said in excitement. "You and your Pokémon are the ultimate team! No doubt about it! This battle reminded me of us in the past...and that group of five young Trainers. I've made up my mind! I'll entrust this important item to you", Decio said as he gave Bronze a small, black cube.

"It's a Zygarde cube, if you see little green specks of glowing energy, then the cube will suck them up. If you want to learn more, then come by Route 16 and we'll go a bit more in depth", Sina said. The two then walked off

Bronze was confused about everything that just happened right now. He had two people who randomly challenged him to a battle and then have him some weird cube thing that catches energy. "I'll just go the hotel now", Lillie said as she walked off.

Bronze just put the cube in his bag and walked with BIGJAW to the next Route. The two breathed in the air, Bronze recognized the smell. As the two walked deeper into the route, it smelled like how the ranch smelled back home. The was smell like Tauros and types of berries that came out the back end.

Bronze and BIGJAW made it to the source of the smell. They saw the sign that said, Paniola Town. "Smells like the ranch", Bronze said. BIGJAW nodded too, he smelled it enough the night the Tauros got loose. The two walked into the town. Bronze then saw a cowgirl all up to him but she walked right passed him and said hello to Hau, who was behind him.

"Welcome to Paniola Town, partner", the cowgirl said to Hau.

"Alola, and thank you for the welcome", Hau said with a smile on his face. She then walked off. "Alola, Bronze", Hau said with excitement in his voice.

"Hola, mi amigo", Bronze said.

"I almost didn't recognize you here 'cause if your cowboy camo", Hau said.

"Yep, I wasn't even offered a beverage", Bronze said.

"Well, since we're in a cowboy town, we might as well have a good o'le cowboy stand off", Hau said. "But so this can be a fair fight, let's make sure our pals are in tip top shape". Hau pulled out some potions and made sure everyone was topped off.

"There was a Pokemon center, like really close by", Bronze said.

"Whoops", Hau said. "Never mind that, LET'S BATTLE". Hau threw out his pokeball and unleashed his Pikachu.

"Let's do this, White Fang", Bronze said as he summoned the pup. White Fang growled, showing it was obviously ready for battle.

"Thunder shock", Hau commanded. Pikachu used the electric move but it didn't effect White Fang too much because of its Rock typing.

"Tackle", Bronze commanded. The pup lunged at the electric rat but it dodged and hit the pup with its tail. The two trainers were starting to stir up quite the crowd.

"Use thunder shock again, and don't let up", Hau said. Pikachu let out weak bolt did electricity at rapid speeds. White Fang was trying to dodged but the speed was too overwhelming and he got shocked.

"Rock tomb", Bronze said. White Fang summoned rocks and hit Pikachu hard. The rat got knocked back but it stood up.

"Use Quick Attack", Hau commanded.

"Use Tackle", Bronze yelled.

The rat and pup traded blows and it turned into a never ending loop of physical attacks. The two eventually tired out and fainted. The pup and eat just didn't have enough juice to go on.

"I guess that's a draw", Hau said.

"For now", Bronze said, finishing Hau's statement. "You ready BIGJAW", Bronze said. The Croconaw let out a hiss.

"Datrix, let's finish this", Hau said. The owl was let out of the ball,but looked like it was keeping though. "Come on Datrix, this isn't time for a nap", Hau said. The Pokemon started to open its eyes and saw it was BIGJAW. It got into fighting stance, ready to face the crocodilian. BIGJAW a red his fangs and was ready to fight.

"BIGJAW, use scary face", Bronze said. BIGJAW made a intimidating face and scared the crap of the owl.

"Datrix use tackle", Hau said. He noticed as the bird over it was significantly slower.

"Metal Claw", Bronze said. BIGJAW's claws turned into steel and slashed at the owl. Datrix retaliated with a wave of leaves. BIGJAW tried to swipe at the leaves but he took some heavy damage. "Water Gun", Bronze said. The croc let out a burst of water, it was strong enough to knock the owl out of the air.

"Tackled", Hau ordered. The bird tried to kick BIGJAW but got a face full of Metal Claw. BIGJAW then used it jaws to grab the owl by its wing and threw it. The owl landed and Ta eyes went swirly.

"Sheesh, Datrix is tough", Bronze said.

"Yeah, I just wish he wasn't such a sleepyhead", Hau said. "That was a really fun battle though, but I swear one of these days I'm gonna beat you", Hau said. "Alola". Hau then ran off.

Bronze got some congrats by the cow folks and some complements on his hat. Bronze finally found others who understood the hat. Bronze walked through the cowboy town with his buddy. They then walked out of the town and into a grassy area. He heard the sound of Taurus and the ranch smell got a lot stronger, it was almost like he was back home.

The two came across a bunch of Pokemon battling with Pokemon like Mareep, Tauros, Miltank, and even a donkey Pokemon he hasn't seen before. The two then saw a picket fence and saw the gate was open. Bronze and BIGJAW walked into the pen to see Tauros, Miltank, Mareep, and even a Stoutland.

"Wow, just like home", Bronze said. BIGJAW wasn't a big fan of Tauros right now but he sucked it up to keep his trainer happy. "Don't worry, we'll only be here for a few minutes", Bronze said as he gave BIGJAW a pat on the head. The crocodilian didn't even have to say anything, guess his trainer knew him more than he thought.

The two then saw Mallow loading a few Mareep onto a wagon. Bronze didn't take her as the cowgirl type. That wasn't even the weirdest part, he saw his dad trading in a Miltank for them. "Papa", Bronze said. His dad turned around and gave him a pat on the shoulder.

"What's up, mijo", his dad said.

"Nothing really. The real question is, did mom send you to spy on me and how did you get here", Bronze asked.

"No, I needed some Mareep so I can have backup material and my personal Tauros knows surf", Bronzes dad said. "I'm glad I ran into you, a trial captain is here".

"Yeah… I already met her", Bronze said.

"I hope you take good care do these Mareep", Mallow said as she walked over to Bronze's dad. She then saw Bronze was right next to him. "Oh hey Bronze. If you're choosing my trial first then you may want to reconsider. Another trial so very close by".

"Thanks", Bronze said. "But that's why I'm here. I just came to see my dad".

"Wait, you mean you're really his son. The son who ropes up Tauros", Mallow asked.

"Yeah… Kukui left that out", Bronze said. "When did he warn you about me", Bronze asked.

"He messaged all the trial captains and kahunas about you. He seemed really excited when he was talking to me", Mallow said.

"Oh great…", Bronze said. BIGJAW rolled his eyes. So much for battling the tough ones in his own.

"He said nothing bad. He just said that you had remarkable knowledge of Pokemon for a non trainer. He even said you had experience with some mean Tauros", Mallow said.

"Well, he's not wrong", Bronze's dad said. "He's roped up some mean Tauros".

"Alright… well, I'll be going now", Bronze said.

"Hey, if being a trainer doesn't work out, we'd be more than happy to hire you here", Mallow said.

Bronze and BIGJAW walked out of the fenced area. They continued to walk through the fields and Bronze stated taking to BIGJAW. "How am I supposed to enjoy being a trainer a trainer if I'm getting a reputation of this super trainer. I mean, I thought we were gonna make it on our own", Bronze said to his Croconaw. BIGJAW knew his trainer was down, he at least knew he would be fighting some tough Pokemon.

Bronze heard a voice in his head, but it wasn't his own. The voice was just saying something, it wasn't even saying something to him directly. Bronze then thought about what the voice was saying and said what it was saying, "Yeah, we will atleast have a better chance of taking on stronger Pokemon". BIGJAW didn't even give a sign of that. The croc was a bit weirded out by his trainer saying what he was thinking. The voice in Bronze's head stopped, he was glad because that was weird as shit.

Bronze then heard something resulting through the grass a laid eyes on a Pokemon that caught his eye. It was a small donkey that looked muddy. "A new Pokemon, you thinking of adding it to the team, partner", Rotom Dex said through the bag.

"Yeah", Bronze said. The donkey reminded him of a Pokemon his father used to have. "BIGJAW, you ready to add someone to the team", Bronze said. BIGJAW nodded and hissed. The Donkey jumped and neighed. It got into battle position and used Stomp. BIGJAW dodged the attack and looked at his trainer. Bronze noticed he was waiting for directions instead of normally pulling off a fancy water gun. "Water Gun", Bronze said. BIGJAW let out a blast of water and knocked the donkey back. It got up and aura flashed for a moment.

"Alright, use Metal Claw", Bronze commanded. BIGJAW's class turned hard as steel and swiped at the donkey's face. The donkey just looked up angrily as BIGJAW's claws dug into it's face. It then swung its head and locked the croc on the air. The donkey then roundhouse kicked BIGJAW and sent him flying. Bronze ran to his partner and dropped, using himself to soften BIGJAW landing. "You alright", Bronze said. BIGJAW got up with a shake and turned his head, nodding.

"Metal claw, una vez mas(once more)", Bronze commanded. BIGJAW ran to the donkey and began to swiped at it. As the croc swiped and bit at the donkey, Bronze realized something. He realized that whenever BIGJAW hit the donkey Pokemon, it would be damaged less from any scratching or biting. Scratching he understood, but biting was another story. When a Totodile is just playing rough it can seriously injure its trainer with its bite. Now just picture that but with a stronger, heavier version of that bite.

Bronze was thinking at least a super effective move would help out better. "Use water gun", Bronze said. BIGJAW let out another blast of water and it seemed to work a hell of a lot better. Bronze found out that special attacks were not affected by the ability of this here donkey. Bronze knew this was a must have, it was strong, tanky, and surprisingly fast for a ground type. Bronze then pulled out a Heavy ball. He got it from Kurt the Pokeball maker before he left. When the cranky old poke'smith found out Bronze was leaving he sent Bronze a few homemade pokeballs made from Apricorns. Even though he found Bronze annoying when he asked to be a pokeball making apprentice, he couldn't help but feel a little sentimental that the only kid that gave a shit about pokeball making was leaving.

Bronze looked at the pokeball and saw his reflection in the gray cap of the ball. He smiled and chucked the ball at the donkey. The ball shook and shook and shook. The ball then stopped moving and Bronze knew he caught it. He picked up the ball and smiled. "Good work, buddy", he said to his croc. Little to his knowledge, his dad was watching the whole battle. He smiled and grabbed the reins of his Tauros, then he snapped the reins to tell the Tauros to get going.

"Wow, you caught a new partner", Rotom Dex said. He then pulled up the specs on this mon. "Mubray, the Donkey Pokemon. The mud stuck to Mudbray's hooves enhances its grip and it powerful running gait."

"Nice", Bronze said. "I have the perfect name for you, now let's get y'all healed up", Bronze said. BIGJAW nodded in agreement and the two walked through the grassy field. The two then came across a house with a large fence full of Pokemon. A cowgirl came up to him and said, "Howdy partner, this is the daycare center".

"Yeah, I know how these places work. Trust me, I know a bit more than the average new trainer", Bronze said.

"Well, I should at least get your Pokemon fixed up, I heard quite the battle was going on while I was finding some eggs", she said. She pulled out some Moomoo milk and fed it to BIGJAW, Luna, White Gang, and the Mudbray. "I gotta say, these are some happy Pokemon, for the most part", she said as she referred to everyone but the not so happy Mudbray.

"Well, he'll grow used to us", Bronze said. "And to show that you're let of the team, I'll call you, Bruho". Bronze smiled at the name and thought his newest catch was suited by it. Bruho snorted in annoyance. Bronze then took it their pokeballs and made them return, expect for BIGJAW.

The cowgirl noticed the symbol of the trial goer was wrapped around Bronze's staff. "Well, is we you're a trial goer. The nearest trial is right over their", the cowgirl said, pointing north.

"Thanks for the help", Bronze said. The two then walked off.

"Come by anytime if you wanna drop off any Pokemon at the daycare", the cowgirl said waving.

The two continued to walk north of the daycare only to find Hau pulling out his pokeball and letting his fainted Datrix rest. "Ha ha ha! Man, I lost again", Hau said with the same cheer in his voice. Even in defeat he can still crack a smile.

"Are you even taking this seriously", said this edgelord looking guy. He was blonde, had green eyes, and dressed like an edgelord.

"Yeah man, I'm seriously enjoying it", Hau said. "Every last minute of my journey is great".

"...Enjoying it", Gladion asked in an angered tone. "You can enjoy Pokemon battling when you put everything you have into… which clearly you have not", the edgelord said coldly. These two could not have been more different. It's like water and oil, they just don't mix.

"Hey, back off", Bronze spoke up. He had a tight grip on his stick and had an angered look in his eye covered by his sunglasses.

"Whoa! Hey, man", Hau said. "This guy is plenny scary".

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can be scary too", Bronze said.

The edgelord took a look at Bronze, he was dubbed 'The Sheriff' bye a few members of team skull and heard his name fly bye. "You're Bronze", Gladeon stated.

Before Bronze could come up with another name to call himself, Hau basically blurted out, "Yeah".

Bronze elbowed him and said, "You want a microphone". Bronze didn't exactly want to tell this guy his name since he seemed sketchy.

"Pathetic, you can't even protect your friends identity, let alone your own Pokemon. Though I admire you wanting to keep your identity a secret, Bronze", the edgy trainer said.

"Well, I'm Bronze and I don't take kindly to people messing with my friends", Bronze said as he cracked his knuckles and BIGJAW let out a low hiss.

"I'm Gladion, I battle for my partner, Null, to make it strong. Though most of our time gets used up doing small jobs for Team Skull", Gladion said

"Oh great, I though your edgy vibe was familiar", Bronze said.

"Battle me. I won't take no for an answer", Gladion said as he took out a Dusk ball and unleashed a Zubat.

"I thought you'd never ask", Bronze said. "Let's do this Bruho". Bronze said as he threw out Bruho. He looked pissed off. "I know we aren't the best of friends yet, just take your anger out on this chump". Bruho nodded and got ready to battle.

"Wing attack", Gladion commanded. Zubat zipped to Bruho and and hit him with its wing. The donkey just got its defense raised and kicked it away with stomp. The bat kept it's air time. "Poison Sting", Gladion said.

"Bruho, power through it with takedown", Bronze commanded. Bruho charged as the poison barbs stuck Bruho. He powered through it and hit the Zubat back. "Finish this with double kick", Bronze said. Bruho ran to the Zubat in a impressively fast speed. He used his powerful legs and kicked it hard twice. The bat was then knocked into a rock, leaving an imprint of the bat in the stone. It obviously fainted so Gladion took out the Dusk ball and returned it.

"Let's finish this, Null", Gladion said. He then unleashed Type: Null. It was like the Pokemon version go Frankenstein. It even looked like a mish-mash of different Pokemon parts. It had a heavily armored face and even had a axe blade on the helmet thing.

"What in the world", Bronze said. He didn't know who to use, this was something that was too much for him. Bronze knew who is strongest Pokemon was currently so he sent him out. "BIGJAW let's do this", Bronze said. His Croconaw jumped in front, fangs bared and claws ready to slash.

"Metal Claw", Bronze commanded.

"Block it with Shadow Claw", Gladion said. The two pocket monsters locked claws as they glared at each other. Null and BIGJAW let out intimidating growls. Null broke the clash by whipping it's head upwards and knocking BIGJAW into the air.

"Water Gun", Bronze said. BIGJAW blasted water into the science experiment's face. It's armored head softened the blow but it got hurt none of the less. BIGJAW then used Metal Claw to swipe at it's leg. BIGJAW then got a headbutt and was knocked into a rock. BIGJAW got up and growled. He then blasted another torrent of water into Null. The beast was knocked back but then charged a BIGJAW. It leaped in the air.

"Shadow Claw", Gladion said. Null's claws turned into a purple smoke and swiped at BIGJAW.

"Fight back with Metal Claw" Bronze yelled. BIGJAW's claws turned into steel and he swiped back. The claws clashed like swords as the two fiercely slashed and blocked. BIGJAW and Null locked eyes, all there was was anger in their eyes as they tried to beat the shit out of each other. Bronze and Gladion were feeling the same rage as their pokemon in battle. Hau was just watching the show, all he really needed was a Malasada and a tall glass fo Moo moo milk.

"Water Gun", Bronze said. BIGJAW shot a blast directly in the uncovered part of Null's face. It stumbled back in pain. "Grab it's head axe, thing with your jaws", Bronze commanded. BIGJAW bit down and lifted the Frankenstein pokemon in the air. Granted, the pokemon was really heavy for his jaws. BIGJAW slammed the pokemon onto the ground. Dust kicked up and BIGJAW felt himself being lifted off the ground by Null. It shook violently it's head violently. BIGJAW wasn't letting up, since in his pokedex entry it says that it will never stop biting down. If he loses a tooth, it'll just regrow the broken tooth in seconds.

BIGJAW let go and shot water to propel himself away from Null. BIGJAW ran to Null and dodged a Shadow Claw and bit down on Null's tale. It roared in pain and shook its tail in an attempt to get BIGJAW off. BIGJAW kept hanging on. He used Metal Claw to dig into the ground. BIGJAW then used all of his muscle power to yank the pokemon from it's grip on the ground. "Release with Water gun", Bronze said. BIGJAW then launched the pokemon with a blast of water and the pokemon landed onto the ground, fainted.

"How annoying", Gladion said. Guess he wasn't fond of losing. He went over to his fainted pokemon and returned it to it's pokeball. "Hmph... It's not like me to slip up like that. I've got to keep fighting stronger opponents. Looks like I'm still not ready".

"Good job", Bronze said to BIGJAW and Bruho. He took out an oran berry and fed it to his companions.

"What an awesome battle", Hau said. "You really know how to put on a show, don't you Bronze".

"That kid there. His Pokémon aren't weak", Gladion said, cleary not taking Hau's comment too well. "Sure, it's fine to enjoy battling… but this brat... he's just using that as an excuse not to try hard because he can't beat the kahuna. Because he can't beat Hala when he's serious", Gladion said angrly.

"You know about my gramps", Hau said. "Yeah, he's real strong, and I'm gonna get stronger so I can be a great Kahuna. Maybe I'll even be able to get a smile out of you during a battle".

"Just give it up already. You know you can't beat me. You'll just get your Pokémon hurt for no reason. They're good Pokémon, and they need a trainer who will take them seriously", Gladion said.

"I said back off", Bronze said. "Go harass your Team Skull buddies".

"You really have no clue, do you", Gladion said. The cowboy and edgelord glared at each other.

This silent staring went on for 5 minutes before Hau broke the silence. "So, I'm gonna go to the Pokemon Center. You guys… have fun", Hau said awkwardly as he tried to subtract himself from this equation. Bronze waited for Hau to get a bit farther enough, because he was about to have one of his, "Not my proudest moment" moments.

Bronze grabbed Gladion by the shirt, twisted, and lifted him in the air. He made sure to make eye contact and dropped his stick. "Mess with my friends again, I'll knock your teeth out", Bronze said with a voice that could scare a Tauros back into its pen. He then threw Gladion to the ground and walked off. He picked up his stick and looked back, just to make sure that Gladion understood that Bronze wasn't the type to kid about this.

"Not my proudest moment, but I sure showed him", Bronze said to BIGJAW. While BIGJAW wasn't thinking that was the most rational thing to do, he agreed the punk deserved it. They walked into the pokemon center to get a good rest before their trial. The path to the trial was literally right next to them so they were gonna have to train a bit and discipline Bruho a bit.

Well, here ya go. Hope y'all enjoyed this chapter. Bronze is definitely not the emotionless, passive default trainer of the Sun and Moon games. Also, I will go over a brief overview of Bronze. (Also, sorry for short and kinda boring chapter. I got Lazy :/ )

He's a overweight (Not completely obese though, he's been shown to run and handle himself around Tauros), 6 foot, 15 year old Mexican boy. He likes all things cowboy and adores his hat. He carries around his reliable stick to use as a offensive weapon and carries around a lasso for all sorts of cowboy antics. His starter pokemon was a Totodile, which he named BIGJAW (Which is the name of my first Totodile). He's a happy guy, but don't cross him. Bronze is not the type to take lightly to people messing with him or his friends. He can get a little too violent at times and tries to use his size to his advantage, for a slim chance of intimidation. Bronze is based off my general body type and what I picture myself as in the pokemon world. He also has a team that's mostly based off my current Sun team, most evolutions will be not as accurate for story reasons. I did however evolve my Totodile and Eevee pretty early in the game.

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Bodacious T: Answer is explained, already