Attacked by Sharpedo
Episode 19: Part 1

Recap on the last episode...

"Hey guys!" Max called to them, running in their direction. "It's the port! Over there!"

They nodded, following Max as they reached a harbor, seeing the port on the other side of the city.

"Oh, great." May sighed.

"I guess there's been a lot of change here in the last 10 years." Brock said.

"Just great..." Ash sighed, his shoulders sulking.

"Hey, at least we found somewhere we could relax. Besides there should be another boat soon." Aria pointed out.

"Now what do we do?" Ash asked.

"We must have missed the morning boat by this time." Max pointed out.

"Aria and Max are right, so there's no point in getting worked up." Brock said. "We can just have a soda, sit back, and relax."

"Good thinking." Max said. "We've got tons of time before the afternoon boat."

Ash sighed again. "I just wanted to start my battle once we get to Dewford Island right away." He said quietly.

Aria and May frown at the same time as they glanced at each other. "Hey, maybe there's probably another boat around here." Aria said. "If there is we can leave right away."

May looked confused at first before nodding in agreement. "Hey you guys enjoy your drink and we're going to go find us a boat." May said to the boys.

They all gasped in surprise, glancing at the girls.

"But, how are you going to find us a boat when there aren't any?" Max asked.

"Well this use to be a port didn't it?" Aria pointed out. "There's got to be a boat around here somewhere."

...

"Cool, so it's a Wingull." She said. "It's kinda cute."

"Not kinda, Peeko is the cutest." The man corrected. "This cute pokemon you're looking at is my favorite shining star."

"Wing, Wingull!" Peeko replied.

"Peeko, what a cute name," May said as she extended her hand to the pokemon. "It's nice to meet you."

Peeko was a little shy and hid right behind the man's leg.

"Don't worry, Peeko is just a little bit shy around strangers. The only one Peeko feelings comfortable around is me." He said.

"That's too bad." May said sadly.

An idea came to Aria's mind as she reached into her bag and pulled out a container. She opens it, revealing pokemon food inside of it.

"Here Peeko, try some of this." Aria said as she got down to Peeko's level, holding out a hand full of pokemon food. "It's Brock's special pokemon food, give it a try if you want to. And if you want, we can become buddies too."

Peeko stared at them for a moment before approaching them, eating the pokemon food out of Aria's hand.

"Awesome! Thanks Peeko!" May said as she rubbed Peeko on the head.

"My stars, I'm certainly impressed young ladies, wow." The man said.

Aria laughed slightly. "Thank you, but it's nothing." She said.

"Wow, you're one lucky little Wingull aren't ya?" He said to Peeko.

"Wingull!" Peeko spoke happily.

"The name's Briney." The man said. "They call me that from my salty position, so I hear. Nice to meet you."

...

"Really? You'll give us a ride there?" Aria asked in disbelief.

"Of course! Who would turn down a few young people like you?" Mr. Briney said with a slight chuckle.

"Thank you Mr. Briney." May and Aria said at the same time.

"We have to get the others and tell them the good news." Aria said as they stood up. "We'll be back in a couple of minutes!"

The began to leave as Peeko waved its wing to them. "What a couple of nice lassies." Mr. Briney said.

In the distance, a man could be seen as a smirk spreads on his lips.

...

"Wow, you're not kidding around?" Ash asked. "You really found us a ride?"

"They even say with the newest fairies it takes a half of a day to get there." Brock pointed out.

"And it's an old retired guy, I bet his boat is old too..." Max commented.

"Oh stop worrying guys." May said with a big smile. "Remember what we said about Mr. Briney. He traveled the seven sails in his quaking ship, and stayed awake the whole time."

"Seven sails!?" Ash exclaimed in surprise.

"Awake?"

"And wait until you meet sweet little Peeko." May said as she stared down at the jar of pokemon food in her hands.

"Don't worry guys, believe us." Aria said.

...

"FORGET IT!" He shouted at the top of his lungs, cutting Aria off as he was scaring everyone once more. "I made no such deal with you!"

"But...you did just a few minutes ago." May said getting a bit scared.

"I don't know you and I don't know any deal and that's all I have to say so good day!" He slams the door shut.

"But, please Mr. Briney." May frowns, not recalling him being like this.

"What's with that guy?" Max questioned.

"That sure doesn't sound like the same guy you were telling us about." Ash pointed out.

"But... He promised..." Aria stared at the door for a moment. "It just doesn't make any sense. Why would he say something like that?"

It doesn't make any sense...

Aria frowns.

He wasn't like that when we first met him, how come he's acting like this? We were only gone for a few minutes... There is something is definitely going on around here, just what though...?

...

"Yeah, but having a vehicle is going to make them stick out like a sore thumb." Max pointed out as the two began to think. Then they all turn their attention to the sea.

"They'll need a boat!" They exclaimed.

"And the only boat that's around her is Mr. Briney's! Right?" Max asked.

Aria gasped. "That's right!" She said.

"This is not good!" Brock pointed out.

"So that's why, they want to use Mr. Briney's boat to meet up with Team Aqua!" Ash said.

"That means, Mr. Briney was just trying to protect us when trying not to know Aria and I." May said with widen eyes.

...

The Team Aqua grunt grins in response as he began to head for Mr. Briney's boat. Mr. Briney tried to stop him, but he already got away with it. They took Peeko with them too!

"We have to save Peeko!" Aria exclaimed.

"But how are we going to do that with no boat?" Max asked.

"We've got to figure out a way!" Ash said.

"Alright, looks like I'm left with no other choice." They heard Mr. Briney say as they watched him enter his garage, but glancing at the others from over his shoulder. "Okay kids, come with me."

They obeyed, following him inside as he flipped a lever. The lights flickered on and the water began to turn into a whirlpool. Then it splits in have and separated as it revealed a hidden boat. It rises out as the water returned to normal. Everyone was in awe, amazed at what just happened. Aria gasped quietly as she realized the boat looked exactly like Peeko!

"Say hello to my high speed boat! The SSSWingull!" Mr. Briney announced.

...

Before Electrike could even attack, a big wave a water passed over them as both Aria and Electrike grip tightly onto the boat. Once it cleared, they realized how far the Team Aqua Grunt has gotten.

"He's almost at Triangle Rock!" Aria exclaimed as she realized Ash and Pikachu was up there with her.

"We'll have to destroy the rock!" He said. Aria nodded.

"Right!"

"Pikachu, use Thunder!"

"And Electrike, use Spark once more!"

They launched their attacks right at the rock, but it only destroyed most of it, leaving on a base left of it sticking out of the water.

"There's still a lot left!" May exclaimed.

"Alright kids, hold on!" Mr. Briney told them as he increased the speed on the ship.

He took a quick turn before he was right next to the rock and the ship inches away from hitting them. Mr. Briney tips the ship slightly, and the boat went flying over both Ash and Aria as they watched it fly over the rock as well. It crashed right into the water as Aria's eyes widen.

"Peeko!"

She quickly dived into the water before Ash could stop her. She quickly swims towards Peeko, lifting the cage out of the water to save the pokemon.

"Peeko, are you okay?" She asked.

"Wing- Wingull!" It responded happily. Aria smiled.

"That's great to hear." Then she gasped once she noticed something emerge from the water, a large blue submarine. Aria watched as the same grunt from before go right inside of the submarine as Aria sighed. "Team Aqua... just who are those guys really?" She mumbled to herself.

"Look how blue the sky is." Ash pointed out.

"And the water too." Max added.

"It's so peaceful, no one else is around." Brock said.

"The fresh air out here is amazing." May commented.

"There's so much to take it. I just love days like these." Aria said, taking a deep breath of cool air.

"Pika Pika." Pikachu replied.

"Couldn't be better." Mr. Briney said. "The seas' in a good mood today, and I am to. A perfect day to be out on a boat."

"Wing Wingull gull!" Peeko spoke.

"How much longer until Dewford Island?" Ash asked.

"Not long. If we keep up this speed we'll easily be there by tonight." Mr. Briney replied.

"Okay, thanks." Ash grins to Pikachu. "You hear that Pikachu, we get to have our battle tomorrow."

"And, I'll be able to battle Steven. I'm excited." Aria said smiling.

"I almost forgot! Torchic, Wurmple, come on out!"

Everyone looked at May as she called out her two pokemon who appeared right in front of her.

"You guys shouldn't miss out on the fun." May said. "This way we all can enjoy the boat ride."

"You're right May." Ash agreed.

"What a great idea." Brock said.

"Here we go, come on out!" Ash called out his two pokemon.

"Alright Fortress, Lotad, come out!" Brock called out his two as well.

"We can't leave you guys to stay in your poke balls." Aria smiled. "Ivysaur, Houndoom, Electrike, Absol, come on out!"

"Let's have some fun and relax before we get there." Ash declared.

Everyone nodded in agreement, smiling brightly.

A kid from pallet town with a brand new world to see

I don't know what's ahead but it won't get the best of me

There's so much to learn and battles to be won

I've advanced so far and still there's always more to come

Take a step and I'm on my way gonna start all over again

I want to be hero (hero!)

Pokemon advance

I wanna be a hero (hero!)

Give it just one chance

And the future will decide

If there's a hero buried deep inside

I wanna be a hero!

Pokemon!

"The sun feel so great...!" May said, stretching her arms above her head.

"I know, what do you think about going swimming with me." Max suggested.

"Okay!"

"If you kids want to cool off with a swim I know just the place." Mr. Briney told them.

"Aw! Come on, we can't get sidetracked!" Ash whined. "If we waste time swimming and stuff we'll be late for our gym battle in Dewford! Right Pikachu?" His eyes widen when he found his pokemon, relaxing with all of the others without a care in the world.

"Well, it looks like Pikachu and the others want to have some down time too, Ash." May said smirking.

"You know, I think May could be onto something here." Brock said agreeing with her.

"Yeah but..."

"It's probably for the best." Max said. "You just won your gym battle in Rustboro City. And being the great trainer that you are you shouldn't have to push yourself so hard."

"Well, I suppose." Ash said, rubbing the back of his head.

"It'll take a little more than a swim to stop you from being a Pokemon Master."

"Besides, me having to do two battles in one day? It's a bit of a hassle you know? Both my pokemon and I wouldn't be ready for another battle just after doing the gym. Don't you think we should just wait a day before doing all of the that stuff?" Aria said, crossing her arms to her chest. "Right Ivysaur?"

"Ivy, Ivysaur!" It replied.

"See?"

"I guess you're right." Ash laughed. "A little swimming has gotta do the trick."

"Look, there's the island up ahead." Aria pointed out, leaning back to peek at the island.

"Wow, this must be a totally secret location." Ash said.

"This seems like the place were pirates would come to bury their treasure." Max commented.

"Excuse me, what is the name of this island we're heading towards?" Brock asked.

"This island has no name, and you won't find it on any map." Mr. Briney replied. "I found this place long ago when I was just a young sailor out on my own for the first time. I sneak out here now and then just for fun. But would you believe when that I'm not at sea, I forget about this place entirely."

"Is it because it's so unknown that you forget it yourself some times?" Aria asked.

"Maybe so, but this place tends to be a place where I would like to come and relax with my dear friend Peeko." He said.

The backdoor opens and May walks out wearing one of the swimsuits she bought in Rustboro City.

"When did you get that swimsuit May?" Max asked.

"I bought it at Rustboro City because I'm better at planning ahead than you guys." She said before she dived into the water. "Come on in guys!"

"Coming through!" Max jumps into the water, leaving Brock, Ash, and Aria dumbfounded.

"Was he wearing that the entire time?" Ash thought aloud.

"Let's not think about that." Aria said as a anime sweat drop fell down the side of her face.

"We should go swimming too." Brock suggested.

"Let's, this could be really relaxing." Aria pointed out.

"Yeah, who's up to go swimming?" Ash asked the pokemon.

Everyone but Tochic shook their head.

"Being a fire pokemon, guess it wants to stay on the boat." Brock said.

"But what about Houndoom?" Ash asked.

"Oh, he loves the water. He may be a fire type, but he's also a dark type." Aria said.

Max and May scream and the others rushed to look what was happening. They gasped in disbelief when they saw lots of pokemon surrounding them.

"Sharpedo!" Mr. Briney exclaimed. "Where did they come from!?"

"Help Mr. Briney!" They cried in unison.

"Peeko, go!" Peeko flew towards them and was flying above them. "Stay calm and each grab one of Peeko's legs!" He told them.

They nodded and grabbed one leg. Peeko struggled to pick them up in the air and tried to take them back to the boat. The Sharpedo jumped out of the water to try and get them, but most of them were missing them.

"Taillow, help them out!" Ash told the pokemon.

Taillow flies in and starts to peck at the ones that were jumping out of the water at May and Max.

One of the Sharpedo jumped out and brushed against Max's leg, which left a bad wound.

"Careful! Sharpedo have a unique trait called Rough Skin!" Mr. Briney warned them.

"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"

"Electrike, Discharge!" Aria told the pokemon.

The two electric type pokemon launch the attack right at the Sharpedo and get a direct hit on all of them.

"Alright, now's the time!" Brock said.

Taillow started to help Wingdull carry May and Max and landed them back on the boat.

"Are you two going to be okay?" Mr. Briney asked.

May gasped once she noticed a few tears in her swimsuit and felt anger course through herself.

"Hey you! This swimsuit was brand new and very expensive, how dare you put a rip in-!" May screamed when one of them jumped out at her by surprise.

"It still hurts." Max said, clutching his leg where the Shapedo got him.

"You know, when a Sharpedo uses Rough Skin in a battle it can be damaging to most opponents that are going to attack. So it looks like you've just might of gotten off easy on this case." Brock said.

"But, what's up with these Sharpedo?" Aria wondered as she took out her pokedex to find out more about it.

"Sharpedo, the Brutal Pokémon. Sharpedo can shoot out a jet of water, allowing it to swim at 80 miles per hour. Due to their sharp fangs, they're highly feared and known as the Gangs of the Sea."

"Since the Sharpedo have come here, I think we should get going." Mr. Briney suggested.

The boat started to shake, scaring the others by surprise. It was the Sharpedo, they were trying to knock them off the boat to get them. Aria looked out at the Sharpedo, and noticed one very strange. One of them seemed to be commanding the Sharpedo on what to do to them.

"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt again!" Ash told the electric mouse.

Pikachu nods, and this time, uses most of his power to hit the Sharpedo.

"Great, let's move!" Mr. Briney starts to boat and heads for the shore.