Two chapters in one day! :D That's how I roll! Um, okay, so this the point in this story where I want to answer a few questions about a few things. But sadly I only have one for today.

ctran03931: Yeah, I actually did work on that missing episode, I will publishing it soon, just right after I am done with this episode. I'm checking things over on it right now, so it should be posted by tonight or tomorrow. I'm not fully sure yet, I haven't decided yet since I'm also working on the movie as well. I'm not even close to finishing that yet. XD But that pun though, I think I might go with it for now on. :3 Also thanks for the suggestions in the earlier chapters too, that really helped. :D

A New Friend
Episode 19: Part 3

Once it was late, everyone started to eat dinner once again, everyone except Aria and her pokemon. Everyone was eating silently before looking over at Aria who was working hard to help Sharpedo feel better.

"Aria is going to wear herself out taking care of that Sharpedo." May pointed out, frowning.

Max frowns as well. "You're right."

Aria takes a deep breath before taking a cloth that Ivysaur handed her and wiped the sweat off her forehead.

"Don't worry Sharpedo." She assured quietly. "I'll make sure that you'll feel better in no time. You're suppose to be the leader, this kind of problem can ruin your reputation."

Aria could tell that Sharpedo was fast alseep, even her pokemon were tired out. But what she didn't realize, was that Sharpedo was only half sleep and listening to what she's been telling it. It listened to everything that she had to say, it didn't ignore her once. As Aria continued to help, she started to feel droopy. She slowly felt herself fall asleep laying on Sharpedo.

When it became morning, the sun was high and bright. Everyone was still fast asleep, except for Sharpedo. His eyes opened slowly before looking around. His eyes spot Ivysaur fast asleep and glared at it for fighting it. That is until it saw Aria sleeping on the side of its body. He stared at her for a moment, seeing how tired she was from last night. Its eyes slowly closed before placing its fin on Aria's back. Ivysaur slowly woke up before spotting Sharpedo hugging Aria with its one fin. It smiled, happy to know that Sharpedo finally trusts them.

But then, the wooden barrier sudden breaks, the loud noise startling Ash and Aria awake. They saw a large Magikarp in the distance and that it shot out two nets in different directions. Once went after Pikachu and caught it, and the other towards Aria and Sharpedo. Sharpedo pushes Aria out of the way and gets caught by the net.

"Sharpedo!" Aria cried, landing into the water before swimming out to get a breath of air.

It pulled the two pokemon towards the submarine and held them above the water.

May, Max, Brock, and Mr. Briney rushed towards the seem and saw that Team Rocket was the ones who captured Pikachu and Sharpedo. Once again doing their motto.

"We came, we saw, and we concurred." Jessie said.

"Team Rocket! Give back Pikachu and Sharpedo!" Ash demanded.

"I don't wanna."

"That Sharpedo is very weak and sick! He's poisoned!" Aria exclaimed.

Jessie's eyes widen before they narrow.

"Well, if it isn't for the same Sharpedo." She said. "Looks like Serviper's Poison Tail is working beautifully."

"What?! So you're the ones who did this to Sharpedo!?" Aria demanded.

"Do you have a problem with that?" Jessie yelled.

"Perhaps you could send sympathy to our way!" James yelled as well. "We were the ones brutally attacked!"

"They're mean!" Meowth added.

Aria grits her teeth together. "So you want to play that game huh? Ivysaur, Razor Leaf!"

Ivysaur nods, launching the attacking right at the nets and breaking them. Pikachu and Sharpedo fell into the water and started to swim back towards the shore.

"Pikachu, Thunder..." Then Ash and Pikachu smirked. "Well, it looks like we don't have to do anything this time."

Team Rocket blinked, confused by what he meant.

"How come we ain't blasting off?" Meowth questioned.

"Hey Team Rocket! Behind you!" Aria told them with a smirk.

They slowly turned around before screaming in surprise. The whole school of Sharpedo were able to get past because the barrier was destroyed thanks to Team Rocket.

"Is it possible that they're all smiling at us?" James asked worriedly.

"Well, if they are, they are probably look at their next meal they're going to devour!" Meowth exclaimed.

"What are you talking about?" Jessie asked nervously.

The leader Sharpedo then started to command the other Sharpedo to attack and they charged foward, a white trail following behind them. They crashed into the submarine and set Team Rocket flying in the sky.

"At least we saw them coming this time!" They exclaimed in unison before they disappeared out of the sky.

Everyone smiled at their success before Aria spotted Sharpedo approach them.

"Sharpedo!" She cried, rubbing Sharpedo on the head. "It looks like you're feeling much better now, huh?" Aria yelped in surprise once the other Sharpedo came at her and surrounded her. First she thought they were attacking her, but they actually weren't, even the Rough Skin wasn't have an effect on her.

"Sharpedo's Rough Skin isn't going to work on you anymore." Mr. Briney pointed out.

"But why not?" Max asked confused.

"Because you all made friends with it. Didn't you know that certain pokemon traits that stop working on people once pokemon grow to like them?"

"Wow, you're right." Ash pointed out, petting one of the Sharpedo.

"This is cool, I can't believe it." Max said impressed.

Aria smiled at her pokemon as they all laughed at everyone's reactions. Then she looked back at Sharpedo.

"Sharpedo, I guess we're all friends now, aren't we?" Aria asked.

Sharpedo nods in response as Aria pets it on the head once more.

Once the sun was already setting, Mr. Briney took them right to Dewford Island. The Sharpedos decided to follow them before they all say their goodbyes.

"This here is Dewford Town on Dewford Island." Mr. Briney pointed out.

"Thank you so much Mr. Briney." Ash said.

"I'll be heading to Slateport City so I can prepare for my cruise. I hope to see you again some day." He said.

"Wing, Wingull!" Peeko replied.

"Yeah." They all said in unison.

"I'll have a new swimsuit by then." May replied.

Mr. Briney began to set sail, including the Sharpedo. Everyone waved to them, until, the leader Sharpedo came to a stop and turned around. Aria looked confused at first until Sharpedo stopped right in front of them.

"What is it Sharpedo?" Aria asked.

"Shar, Sharpedo!" It said.

"I think Sharpedo wants to join you on your journey Aria." Max said.

"Huh, really?" She asked.

"Sharpedo!"

Aria smiled. "Well, if that's the case," She takes out another poke ball. "Poke ball go!" She throws it up in the air and Sharpedo jumps out of the water and towards it. Sharpedo hits it and goes right into it. Aria caught it in her hands and it shook for a few seconds before she heard the ding. "Welcome to the gang Sharpedo." She said smiling warmly. "It's great to have you with us."