Hey guys, another week down. So, now that the adventure has begun I'm gonna start focusing a little bit more on my writing structure. Also, I'm still on the look for a nickname for a female pickachu so if you have any ideas please leave them in the comments! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter!

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Chapter 9

"So Ash, were are we headed exactly?" Serena asked with a half smirk. She remembers how much talent the boy currently leading the group has with

directions. "Idk, I've never been this way so I just wanted to see where it would take us." Ash said with a nervous laugh. Gary facepalmed at his words. "I

always wondered why I always had so many more badges then you during our travels… now I know…" he said with a sigh. As Lillie was on with a sweatdrop

expression. "Typical Ash, how about we ask rotom what we should be doing." Serena said with a smile. "That's a good idea Serena! Hey rotom which way

are we supposed to be heading for my next Island challenge?" Ash asked as Rotom appeared out of his backpack. "Zttt well Ash, up ahead is Hau'oli City;

however, for the island challenge you will need to move on to Akala Island. Be sure you hurry, we need to be at the pokemon center by tonight to tune into

Detective Raki's show. Zttt." Rotom said before returning to Ash's pack. "Well guys you heard him, I guess well get to Hau'oli City and try to find the best

way to the next Island." Ash said nonchalantly. That's when they heard an explosion from up ahead and took off into that direction.

Ash was the first person on the scene he immediately recognized two people as members of team Skull, the third was obviously a trainer who was being

attacked. "Hey! Stop right there team Skull!" Ash shouted as he came up on the group quickly releasing Litten onto the field. "Ash! Wait up!" Called Lillie as

the rest of the group came up from the rear. "Only thieves steal people's pokemon. I won stand for it. Ash, wasn't it? I'll ask you to take care of that one.

I'll get rid of this one." The trainer said as he released a Gumshoo. Ash nodded his head in understanding before facing the trainer on the right. "Alright

Litten lets handle this Rattata quickly." "Meoww!" Litten exclaimed in anticipation. From the sidelines Ash could hear Gary and Lillie, "Look Gary that's an

Alolan Rattata, it's a dark type here." Lillie told him as he looked on with interest taking out a small note book to take notes. "Okay Litten, lets end this

quickly! Uses scratch and follow it up with a fire fang." Ash yelled as Litten sprung to action, it was obvious this grunt was simply outclassed. Dodge it

Rattata and use tackle!" Rattata barely managed to evade the scratch leaving with a small cut but as it attempted the tackle attack it got into Litten's range

and was hit with a full force fire fang. "Alright! While its dazed let's finish this with another scratch attack!" and just like that the match was over. The two

members of team skull quickly recalled their pokemon before running of in a hurry.

"Thank you for your assistance Ash, my name is Ilima. I am the a Trial Captain over this island. Ash, you are a very talented trainer. Have you considered

taking the island challenge?" The newly identified Ilima asked. "You bet! Were on our way to the second island right now! I've already beaten the kahuna for

this island." Ash said excitedly. "Really? That's strange so you faced off against my totem pokemon then." Ilima said in thought. "What do you mean by

that?" Gary asked curiously. "Well you see as trial captain I am partially responsible for training the totem pokemon of my designated area." Ilima stated

honestly. "That's so cool!" Ash said eagerly. "It really is an interesting concept." Serena said happily. "Captain Ilima, you should have a battle with Ash. That

way he can learn more about the trial captain's role here in Alola." Lillie added. "That's a great idea Lillie! So, what do you say Ilima?!" Ash challenged

excitedly. "That would be fine with me, but first let's return to my home so I can heal Litten for you." Ilima said confidently.

During their stay at Ilima's home, the gang decided to do a little relaxing. Ash and Gary were currently having an eating competition with some of the snack

foods Ilima and his family provided them with. Lillie and Serena were engaged in some small talk. "Look at the Pikachu Serena!" Lillie said happily fawning

over the two pokemon who were currently seated next to each other in front of the television with their tails intertwined. "That's so adorable!" Serena said

with hearts filling her eyes. Ilima emerged with a small camera and started taking some secret pictures of the Pikachu. Once he was satisfied with the

photographs he spoke up, "Ash, are you ready for our battle?" Ash nearly choked on the food he was stuffing in his mouth. Once he composed himself he

responded, "I'm always ready for a battle!"

"Okay Ash, this will be a double battle with no substitutions. We will both be allowed one team of two. Are you ready?" Ilima asked as he released

Gumshoos and Smeargle. "Sure am! Let's go Litten and Dartrix!" As the two pokemon appeared on the field the battle began. "Gumshoos use leer on Datrix

and Smeargle, combo with an ember!" Ilima called out. "Okay Litten, take that flame thrower head on! Use the heat to charge up a fire fang on Gumshoos!

Datrix, hit Smeargle with a steel wing!" Ash responded quickly by the end of this series attacks the pokemon were finally warmed up and ready to go.

"Alright, let's not give them any room to breath, Litten use scratch on smeargle! Datrix assist with a peck attack!" Ash yelled excitedly. "Alright Smeargle

counter Litten with a water gun! Gumshoos intercept Datrix!" as Datrix soared through the air towards its target it was speared out of the air by Gumshoos.

Without the assistance from Datrix, Litten was left vulnerable and was hit head on by the water gun. Litten endured it just long enough to hit Smeargle with

a critical scratch attack. As the smoke cleared both pokemon were lying unconscious. "Litten and Smeargle are unable to battle! This leaves both parties

with one pokemon remaining!" Gary called out. "Why don't we end this battle Alolan style Ash?" Ilima called out indicating towards his Z-ring. "You're on!"

Ash called out as both parties began going through the motions for a powerful finale. As the energy flowed through both pokemon the real battle began. Both

pokemon bolted for each other at top speed. Upon contact the entire ring was covered in smoke. "Datrix!" Ash screamed. "Gumshoos are you alright?!"

Ilima responded as they waited for the smoke to clear up to see the after math.