Nils, Ren, Firenze and Rex had arrived at Thunder Canyon where Rex would regain his strength and confidence and become an even better trainer.
"So this is Thunder Canyon," asked Ren.
"It has to be," said Nils, "Look at all of the thunderclouds in the sky."
Rex then noticed something in the distance and went to take a look only to find an injured Elekid.
"Do any of you have a potion," asked Rex and Firenze gave him a potion which he used on Elekid. "Are you alright Elekid," asked Rex and Elekid nodded.
"What could injure Elekid like that," asked Nils.
Just then, Elekid started running in the direction that was opposite to where the trainers came from and then stopped and waved its arm in a way that looked like it wanted them to follow. After following Elekid for a bunch of minutes, the four trainers followed Elekid to behind four trees that were close to each other. Nils then noticed five members of Team Bomb, three male and two female, examining an area of the valley below.
"Now Team Bomb is at this canyon," asked Nils.
"Team Bomb," asked Rex, "You mean those guys that tried to steal the Elemental Rock at the museum in Pewter City and tried to take over the Vermilion Powerplant?"
"Yup," answered Ren, "And we stopped them at both."
"I think Team Bomb were the ones that injured Elekid," said Firenze.
"Ele," said Elekid in a way that meant Firenze was correct.
"Sh," said Nils, "Let's hear what they have to say," and the group started eavesdropping.
"Have you found Zapdos yet," asked one of the male grunts.
"Not yet," answered another male grunt who was scanning the area in the valley with a strange device.
"Team Bomb is looking for Zapdos," asked Nils who was surprised with what they heard.
"What's Zapdos," asked Ren who didn't know about Legendary Pokemon.
"It's one of three special Pokemon that have incredible power," answered Firenze, "The other two are Moltres and Articuno."
"We can't let them get Zapdos," said Rex and with that, the four of them and Elekid went out of their hiding places to face Team Bomb.
"Stop right there Team Bomb," said Nils and the Team Bomb grunts turned around.
"I remember you," said a female grunt," I battled you at the Museum."
"Do you really think of getting in our way again," said the other female grunt who had been informed of the meddlers.
"We can and we will," said Firenze.
Just then, the grunt with the device noticed his device was beeping like crazy.
"Hey," said the grunt, "I found where in the valley Zapdos lives."
"Then I'll climb down there and find Zapdos while the rest of you hold off these meddlers," said the final grunt who then climbed down into the valley.
"The other grunts then sent out Venomoth, Slowbro, Roselia and Lickitung all of whom were ready for battle.
"There's no choice," said Rex, "We're gonna have to beat these four quickly and stop the last one from getting Zapdos." "Go Shuppet," and Shuppet was sent out.
"You're right," said Nils, "Go Ledian," and Ledian was sent out.
"Go Darumaka," said Firenze who then sent out Darumaka.
"Go Larvitar," said Ren as he sent out Larvitar.
The battle started with both sides evenly matched until Larvitar, who had just gotten hit by Slowbro's Water Pulse, evolved into Pupitar. Pupitar then used Rockslide which managed to knock out Roselia, Slowbro and Lickitung at the same time while Darumaka knocked out Venomoth with Fire Punch.
With the four grunts defeated, Nils, Ren, Firenze and Rex climbed down into the valley and started to look for the grunt that went after Zapdos.
"How do we find the grunt and stop him," asked Ren.
Just then Elekid started running and once again asked the trainers to follow. Elekid led the group to a cave and when the group went into the cave, the found the grunt battling Zapdos with a Gigalith.
"Kingler, stop that battle with Bubble Beam," said Rex who sent out Kingler who did as instructed.
Gigalith got hit by Bubble Beam and with the battle interrupted, Zapdos flew out of the cave.
"So," said the grunt, "the others couldn't stop you," "I guess I'm going to have to make sure you stop meddling with our plans, ready Gigalith," and Gigalith got back up.
"Elekid," said Elekid who walked over to Rex.
"What is it Elekid," asked Rex and Elekid grabbed an empty Pokeball and used it on itself which made Elekid Rex's.
"I think Elekid wants to battle alongside you but wanted you to catch it first," said Firenze.
"Well this might not be the best way for me to regain my strength and become even better but here goes." "Go Elekid," and Elekid was sent out ready for battle.
"Use Rock Blast," said the grunt and Gigalith used the chosen move.
"Dodge and use Low Kick," said Rex and Elekid dodged and used the selected attack which caused a lot of damage because the move was super effective and Gigalith was heavy.
"Smack Down," said the grunt and Gigalith used the move of choice which also missed.
"Thunder Punch," said Rex and Elekid used the selected attack which paralyzed Gigalith in the process.
"Try Powergem," said the grunt but Gigalith couldn't do it because it was paralyzed.
"Electro Ball," said Rex and Elekid used the move of choice which caused a lot of damage because of the speed difference.
After getting hit by the Electro Ball, Gigalith was knocked out. The Team Bomb grunt then returned Gigalith and ran away.
"Well that was interesting," said Nils as the group climbed out of the canyon.
"Yeah it was," said Rex, "Especially when Elekid decided to become my Pokemon and when we all saw Zapdos."
"What are you going to do now Rex," asked Ren.
"I think I'll stay here and train for a little while," answered Rex, "That battle in the cave may have made me strong again but I think I need improving so that doesn't happen again."
"Ok then," said Nils, "By the way, now that we're friends can I ask you a favor?"
"What is it," asked Rex.
"Well," said Nils, "The daughter of Ketchum co's president, whose name is Tana by the way, and I are getting married and I was thinking, would you like to be my best man?"
"I'm confused at why you would get married at a young age, but I would be honored," answered Rex.
"What about me," said Ren, "Firenze is the maid of honour and Rex is the best man, do I get an important role at the wedding?"
"Actually Ren," said Nils," back at the Unova Festival, Tana and I decided to have you be the ring bearer but we were unable to tell you back then because of your battle with Cress and then I forgot to tell you at the Elite Dojo."
"Oh," said Ren," In that case, I'd be happy to be the ring bearer."
"One more thing before you go," said Rex, "If you're going to challenge the Lavender Gym, be careful." "That Gym specializes in Ghost Types and the Gym Leader has effective strategies."
"Thanks for the advice," said Nils and with that, he, Ren and Firenze went back to the journey to Lavender Town.
Meanwhile at the Team Bomb grunts.
"I can't believe it," said the grunt with the Gigalith, "When I got Gigalith as a Roggenrola Egg at the Unova Festival, I thought it would lead me to good fortune." "But I was unable to catch Zapdos."
"It doesn't matter," said the Grunt who battled Nils at the museum, "At least we got what we needed." "Let's head back to Headquarters and report our success to the boss," and with that, the five grunts went back to Headquarters.
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