Hey ho, let's go! (Tyson, Alexis, and Bolt fixing their new clothes and smiles at the camera)

Another day, another quest (Tyson, Alexis, and Bolt and their Pokemon are seen stretching then flashing to Tyson and Bolt sparing)

On the road to be the best! (Tyson in the Kalos League and Alexis in The Grand Festival)

Can't let evil get me down (Tyson is confronted by Brett and Houndoom, Cruz with Ampharos, Serenity with Medicham, and a trainer with their Pokemon shrouded in darkness standing under a man smirking evilly)

Not when I got great friends around! (Bolt and Alexis comes and puts their hand on his back)

I will! (2x) be a champion (Tyson is shown with 11 faded Pokemon behind him)

Let's go! (2x) bring it on! (Ryan flashes with Chespin and another Pokemon, Lucas flashes with Roselia and Ralts, Molly flashes with Dewott and Charmander and another trainer with two Pokemon)

I know there are mysteries to be told (The Hood is standing on top of a huge tower as his Mega Charizard zips forward and breaks the camera)

All I need to do is reach for gold! (Tyson steps on the broken glass and see Owen about 20 steps ahead of him)

Hey ho, let's go! (Tyson, Alexis, and Bolt are standing on a hill, looking at the sunset)

Hey all, it's time for another chapter if PKL! Last time, all three Eevees evolved! Now, it's time for Brett to show how much he improved.

El Torro: Thanks, school is taking up most of my time so it was good getting a chance to type PKL.

Pokefan02: Great hearing from you again! Thanks, my favorite would have to be Umbreon. Gary just made it look so badass.

Bolt's team

Luxio, (m), level 26, Spark, Thunderbolt, Swift, Thunder Fang, *Charge*

Pikachu, (m), level 24, Nuzzle, Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Electro Ball, *Double Team*, *Iron Tail*

Chinchou, (m), level 20, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Water Pulse, Supersonic

Helioptile, (m), level 23, Parabolic Charge, Razor Wind, Sand Tomb, Thunderbolt

Jolteon, (m), level 25, Thunder Fang, Dig, Bite, Thunderbolt, *Quick Attack*

Electrike, (m), level 23, Ice Fang, Quick Attack, Spark, Thunderbolt

"Why is it so cold now?" Bolt questioned, looking around his new surroundings. Ash and soot filled the land and sky as Alexis coughed.

"Hopefully Shalour City isn't that far away," Tyson stated. He squinted his eyes to look out to the distance, but decided to quit and follow his friends. The wind pushed the ash into the teens' faces until they saw a shrine.

"What's that?" Alexis asked, walking closer to the strange figure. It had two statues of a dog with horns and in the middle was a placeholder that could fit a stone.

"It's empty," Tyson noticed, the wind picking up force. As the wind danced, both Alexis' and Tyson's Relic Stones glowed their respective main colors as the duo turned around. Bolt watched his friends confused at their actions.

"Um, why are you guys acting so weird?" the blonde inquired of the duo. "And why are your stones glowing?"

"Come on out! We know you're there!" Tyson commanded. After the blonde's order, a round of claps filled the air. From the covered trees emerged a silver haired man with a smirk on his face. He had a purple jumpsuit without arm sleeves as a purple G was stitched over his heart. On his right arm rested a brown gauntlet, while he had necklace with a white and red stone in it.

"Nice meeting you twerps again," the man said. The trio looked confused as Alexis gripped her necklace.

"Who are you and how do you know who we are?" Alexis questioned. The silver male put his hands on his head in attempt to act sad.

"How could you forget about little ol me?" he asked with a slight grin.

"I don't see any but a big nuisance," Bolt shot back, which made the man drop his act.

"Maybe this will jog your memory!" with that, the man snatched a capsule from his waist and launched it in the air. Out from the spherical device was a yellow and black bee with large white pincers floated off the ground.

"Brett and Beedrill?" Tyson inquired to which the man nodded.

"It's been awhile," he said, which made the traveling trio back up. "I see you've noticed the shrine there." Brett pointed to shrine.

"Yeah, but we also noticed that it's missing," Alexis stated. "I'm guessing you have something to do with the missing stone."

"You've gotten smarter girly!" Brett applauded, much to Tyson and Bolt's dismay. Both males stepped protectively in front of the coordinator.

"So, why don't you just leave?" Bolt asked the man. He crossed his arms and cracked a sad grin on his face.

"I was ordered to get the stone that laid here," Brett explained. "I thought it was to help the Boss out, but really it was his gift to me."

"And what exactly was is this gift?" Tyson pondered. The silver haired man reached for a dual colored red and white capsule and pressed the middle button. Following his action, the spherical device opened as it released a Houndoom with an ankle that had a red and black stone in it.

"So this is blondy?" Houndoom questioned his trainer, who nodded at the question. "He doesn't look that strong."

"I guess you'll never know unless you try!" Bolt shot back, which made the dual type hound growl.

"Then let's see what you got!" Houndoom roared, which increased the force of the wind. Bolt and Brett locked eyes before backing up. Tyson and Alexis moved out the way as Bolt snatched two Poke Balls from his belt and shot them forward.

"Let's go, Luxio and Electrike!" Bolt called, as his two electric type stood on the soot. The cool breeze moved their fur as they crouched down to meet the gaze of Houndoom.

Brett eyed both of his opponent's Pokemon before laughing. The blonde teen raised and eyebrow as Brett closed his eyes.

"It finally looks like I can get my revenge," he whispered to himself, before he shot his eyes open and gave a terrifying state.

"I'll start you creep!" Bolt cried, as he shot his hand forward. "Luxio and Electrike, double Thunderbolt!"

Luxio and Electrike propelled themselves into the air as both had yellow electricity dancing around them. The duo then reared their heads forward and released lines of voltage heading towards Houndoom and Beedrill. Brett took his hand off his face and kept his sadistic smirk.

"That trick won't work on me!" Brett announced, which didn't faze his opponent. "Houndoom, counter both with Fire Blast!"

The dual dark and fire type lifted his horned head as the tiny kanji for fire was forming in his mouth. As the attacks got closer, the symbol grew in size as at the last second, the hound shot the strong fire move in between the two attacks. The Thunderbolts were took off their course as both struck nearby trees and lit them on fire. A huge cloud of smoke was created from the limited impact as Bolt took the opportunity to strike.

"Luxio, take out the cloud with Swift! Then Electrike, shoot forward with Spark!"

Luxio moved first as he rotated his body and whipped his tail forward. Multiple large stars were created as they flew and cut off different sets of the smoke cloud. With little waiting time, the non-evolved Pokemon encased himself in voltage as he dashed forward. Electrike only saw Houndoom and decided to strike him.

"Stop the runt with Fire Fang!"

Before Electrike could smash himself into the final evolved Pokemon, he was stopped by a sharp set for burning teeth sinking into his neck. The electricity disappeared right away as the finally evolved Pokemon shook violently on the tiny Pokemon's neck. The spectators watched in fear as Alexis held a shaking hand to her face.

"Poor Electrike," she said. The coordinator couldn't keep her eyes off Houndoom's vicious assault as Tyson bit his lip.

"Save Electrike with Thunder Fang!"

Luxio raced towards the duo glaring his teeth. Sparks of voltage twirled around his teeth as he got closer to his teammate and enemy. Meanwhile, Brett snapped his fingers, which shook Bolt from looking at his Pokemon.

"You forgot about one Pokemon blondy!" he Genez Lieutenant stated. "Beedrill, rain down with Pin Missile!"

Bolt and his traveling companions looked in shock as the bug hovered over them, waiting for his ideal moment. The bee pushed his large pincers forward as they glowed a bright green. From the pincers came multiple green darts that rained on the area. Tyson tackled Alexis to the ground to protect the brown haired girl. At the moment of the tackle, a dart smashed into his back as he cried in pain. Bolt jumped out the way of a few while Brett remained stolid. Luxio was bombarded by several missiles as he was thrown back by its power.

"Looks like you can't save your pathetic Pokemon or friends blondy," Brett mocked, smiling at the damage done to the teens and Pokemon. Alexis held Tyson up, stopping as he sighed at his back pain.

"That's not the only way Brett!" Bolt declared, holding his fists up. The man snickered before he eyed the panting Electrike. "Get Houndoom off you with Thunderbolt!"

The silver haired man's eyes shot wide as he watched Electrike give out a loud roar, which shocked Houndoom. The electric type had several sparks of electricity dancing around his body. Brett attempted to get his Pokemon unharmed and pushed his arm to the side.

"Let go of the runt Houndoom!" Brett commanded, but to no point. Before Houndoom could move his head, Electrike released the huge blast of voltage that swallowed the dual dark and fire type completely. Houndoom roared in pain as Electrike continued to released more electricity. Finally, the hound released the tiny green and yellow Pokemon as Electrike ran up to his injured partner. Luxio, thanks to Electrike's help, was able stand back up on his own.

"We're not done yet! Electrike, run through with Quick Attack and Luxio, follow him with Spark!"

Electrike slid his feet against the soot several times before he jetted off towards Houndoom. As Electrike continued to run, Luxio chased after him with yellow electricity and followed Electrike's leftover white streak.

"Fool! You saw what happened the first time!" Brett shouted, laughing at his opponents choice of moves. "Houndoom, burn them with Flamethrower and Beedrill, come in close with Aerial Ace!"

The yellow and black bug type flew back as he came back faster than before. Houndoom reared his head back and closed his mouth, trying to channel the fire in his body. Beedrill then raced down towards Electrike as Houndoom released a stream of orange and red flames.

"Give Electrike a boost with your tail and then charge with Thunder Fang!"

Luxio began to pick up the speed and crouched down between the line of fire. Electrike then leaped into the air and landed on Luxio's tail, which then shot him into the sky. The second evolved Pokemon backflipped out of Houndoom's flames and Beedrill's attack. For Beedrill, he was caught in Houndoom's line of fire and quickly ascended to the sky.

"Not so fast you overgrown bug!" Bolt called, which made the older man look curious. "Luxio, bite him now!"

Beedrill turned around to see Luxio, his teeth emanating sparks of voltage around them. The flying bug's eyes grew wide as Luxio sunk his teeth into one of his arms. Multiple lines of electricity flew off the area of contact with Brett having a disgusted look on his face.

"I will not have this! Beedrill, Poison Jab that rodent off your arm!" Beret ordered, to which the bug obeyed.

Beedrill's free pincer glowed a bright purple as he lifted it with trouble. Luxio continued to keep his teeth in place while Bolt shot a fist forward.

"Think again you old man! Electrike, stop Beedrill with Ice Fang!"

As Beedrill reeled his arm back to strike with more power, Electrike grabbed his arm with his icy teeth. Ice flew off the bee's arm as the trainers watched Beedrill taking on two butting moves. Eventually, the duo of electric types finished and raced back in front of their trainer. Beedrill sunk to the ground with a thud as he kneeled down from the pain. Brett halted his Pokemon and picked his gauntlet to his face.

"It's time Houndoom," he said, which made the dual type Pokemon roar in excitement. Brett flicked a switch as his gauntlet show a rainbow colored stone inside it.

"What is that?" Alexis questioned her hatted friend, who could finally stand on his own. Tyson watched in both shock and fear as he gripped his side.

"A key stone," he spat out, which made the electric type trainer eye his friend curiously.

"And what is a key stone?"

"It's used for Mega Evolution. And by the look of the stone Houndoom has, that must be his Mega Stone."

Brett gave Tyson a round of claps, which angered the badge collector.

"You seem to know a great deal about about Mega Evolution Tyson," Brett said, eyeing the boy with a small sense of amazement. "You are correct. I have a Key Stone, while Houndoom carries Houndite. With these two items, I'll be able to Mega Evolve him!" Brett then gave a malevolent laugh, as the teens backed up.

"Even with Mega Evolution I know you still can't beat me!" Bolt declared. Which made the high ranked Genez member shake his head.

"Why don't I just show you? Houndoom, beyond evolution, Mega Evolve!" With a tap of the Key Stone, a bright light was created, as lines from the shining Key Stone connected with the lines from the shining Houndite. Once the lines merged, Houndoom was engulfed in the brilliant light to only break out with a mighty roar as a faded rainbow leaf appeared in front. The teens stood shocked as Houndoom stayed where he was, roaring with power.

Both of the horns on Houndoom's head stuck straight up and an amour of bones were attached to his chest and neck. Houndoom became much taller than before as his tail resembled a pitch fork and his claws turned red.

"How do you feel my old friend?" Brett questioned the Mega Pokemon. The wind picked up as Houndoom's fur looked more brilliant than last time.

"I feel great Brett!" he answered, excitement was heard in his voice. "Let's continue!"

"I hear you! Houndoom, give them a taste of Dark Pulse!"

Houndoom lifted his head high in the sky and opened his mouth, revealing sharper teeth than his non-mega form. In between his jaws was a small black and purple orb growing bigger every second. Bolt, not wanting to see how strong a Mega Evolved Pokemon is, hurried out a command.

"Electrike, send Houndoom flying with Thunderbolt and Luxio, fire a Swift!"

The duo nodded as Electrike had several tiny sparks dancing around his body in anticipation. Meanwhile, Luxio jumped into the air and rotated 90 degrees, seining his tail as he turned. From the tail emerged multiple orange stars as Electrike released the blast of voltage.

"Fire!" Brett cried, as his dark and fire type shot his head forward.

The orb was sent flying towards the two attacks as they all clashed. The moves started to fight over dominance for a short time into the Dark Pulse pushed through and exploded in between the electric type duo. Luxio and Electrike flew in opposite directions as Bolt looked in shock.

"That Dark Pulse had no problem pulling through that combined attack," Bolt stuttered, his hands shaking in fear.

"Now Houndoom, hit them both with rapid fire Feint Attacks!"

One moment, Houndoom stood in a crouching position and then four paw marks in the soot were left in a matter of seconds.

"Damn! Houndoom was just standing there!" Alexis announced, pointing to the stop where the dual fire and dark type stood.

"By Mega Evolution, Houndoom's speed might rival or be just a bit less than Owen's Infernape," Tyson stated, remembering battling the fully evolved Sinnoh Starter. His eyes shifted to the flying Pokemon as he looked aimlessly for Houndoom.

Tyson latter found what he was looking for as Houndoom shot behind Luxio and pushed him back to the center. Right after that, Houndoom appeared near Electrike and smashed him towards Luxio. The two electric types slammed into one another as Houndoom floated over them. Bolt's eyes grew as the Mega Pokemon threw them down. Luxio and Electrike laid together, barely moving.

"Luxio and Electrike!" Bolt shrieked. He ran up to his injured Pokemon before he was pushed aside by a quick slap by Brett. Bolt slid on the cool soot as a huge bride was in his cheek.

"Hey! The battle is over!" Tyson announced. Leave him and his Pokemon alone!"

Brett eyed the hatted boy as Houndoom laughed. Tyson ran up to his friend, but stopped once he felt a presence behind him. He slowly turned his head to see Beedrill ram his back with both his pincers. Tyson cried out in pain as his face hit tiles soot. Bolt picked himself up to see Brett grab Alexis by the neck.

"Let her go!" Bolt demanded. Alexis tightened her grip on Brett's hand. She kicked her legs, but to no avail. Bolt gritted his teeth before he charged at the man. With his empty fist, Brett punched Bolt back. Alexis stopped trying as she passed out. Brett dropped the coordinator where she laid.

"Listen Blondy, you're not important," Brett said as he punched the blonde again. "I am part of something big, and so are your friends. I need to bring those two back to my boss. So, I can do whatever I want with you!"

Brett launched Bolt into a nearby stone as he looked at the man with his sleepy eyes. The silver Genez Lieutenant aimed his gauntlet as a red line appeared in Bolt's forehead.

"Say nighty night Blondy!" Brett shouted as a bubble screen blocked the shot. Brett looked to see an Umbreon standing in front of the 16 year old. "An Umbreon. That must mean.." Brett trailed off as he jumped out the way of a stream of hot red and orange flames.

"Looks like you know of me," a male voice said. Brett turned around to see The Hood standing with Charizard next to him. "I'm flattered," he spat out.

"Cruz told me all about you."

"So he told you how he was no match for me?"

"Yeah, but that doesn't mean I'm anything like him!" Brett cried. Houndoom waltzed in front of his trainer and crouched down. The Hood looked behind to see Umbreon and a humanoid black and white ribboned Pokemon moving Bolt and Tyson out the way. The man picked up Alexis and laid her on a tree.

"Just because you can Mega Evolve doesn't mean you're on my level," The Hood stated.

"Let's see if you can back that up. Houndoom, fire another Dark Pulse!"

Houndoom opened his mouth and channeled another black and purple orb. The hound then shot the powerful move forward as The Hood swung his arm sideways.

"Take it out with Slash."

Charizard took a claw and cut the orb in half. An explosion was created as Brett snapped his fingers.

"Charge with Feint Attack!"

"Stop him with Dragon Claw."

Houndoom zipped out of his spot and appeared right behind the orange lizard. As he prepared to strike, Charizard took his glowing green claw and pushed the dual type back. The Hood yawned as Bolt watched the hidden man's power.

"Let me show you true power," the hidden man said, showing a Mega Bracelet. He tapped the stone as Charizard's blue and black stone glowed as well. "Beyond Evolution, Mega Evolve!"

The winged lizard was engulfed in rainbow light. After the light flew off him, a faded rainbow leaf appeared in front of the black dragon. Charizard growled, releasing some blue flames as he did. Brett backed up before shaking his head and pointed at the older and stronger pair.

"I'm still taking you out! Houndoom, scorch them with Fire Blast!"

The dark and fire type spat out a powerful stream of mixed red and orange flames. As the fire shot through the air, it melted some of the fallen soot.

"Take it out with Shadow Claw and fly with Aerial Ace!"

Charizard roared powerfully and extended a claw with a shadow aura. The mighty lizard sent the flames going in many different directions from the power of his claw. Following up, Charizard zipped up into the air and descended down with open wings.

"When Charizard gets closer, charge with Foul Play!"

Houndoom did a backflip and crouched down, black aura emanating from his body. As Charizard reeled in closer, Houndoom charged and in a block of an eye, he was already colliding with his opponent. Their collision caused a huge gust of wind as Houndoom bit his lip. He was beginning to let up in his collision with Charizard, who took this opportunity to slash Houndoom into a nearby tree. The dark and fire type got out of his Mega form passed out from exhaustion.

"How did you beat Houndoom yo-" the Genez member started to ask as he was punched by the hooded man. The Hood then kicked Brett on his back, which confused the younger man.

"How can you touch me without-" Brett stopped himself as a light flash from seen from The Hood's chest. The older trainer pulled out a necklace with a blue and gray stone in it to make it visible.

The Hood cracked his knuckles once more, and Brett could feel the anger from that one punch. The silver haired man returned his two Pokemon back and flicked a switch on his shoes. Rockets started to come out as he looked down at the weakened teens and unknown man. Once Brett fled, The Hood walked over to where Umbreon and another Pokemon stood waiting.

"Good work Gothitelle and Umbreon," he said, kneeling down at the almost fainted blonde. A reassuring smirk could be seen and made Bolt finally close his eyes.

XXX

"Hey, wake up! Geez, you sleep at the wrong time!" a voice shouted. Bolt opened his eyes to see Tyson and Alexis standing over his bed.

"Where are we?" he questioned, to which Alexis giggled.

"Shalour City! How could you forget?" Alexis inquired, to which the bot still didn't know what was going on.

"You brought us here after you beat Brett!" Tyson stated, to which Bolt's eyes grew. "You carried us here and passed out on the Pokemon Center's couch. At least, that's what Nurse Joy said."

Bolt looked down, thinking about his battle with Brett till the point when The Hood sent him running. The teen clutched the blanket tightly, not wanting to tell his friends the what really happened. With a heavy sigh, Bolt gave a fake smile.

"Yeah! What did you expect?" he asked, sounding like his normal confident self.

"Great! Get ready cause I'm taking down Korrina!" Tyson said walking out the room. Alexis knelt down and gave the electric trainer a kiss in the cheek, which made him blush. After Alexis walked out, tears ran down Bolt's face.

"I can't stay useless forever!" he muttered, as a cool wind moved his hair, and some soot from it as well.

So, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Now, next chapter, it'll be showing Korrina off in battle.

1) How was Brett vs Bolt?

2) Who's more badass, Brett or The Hood?

3) Korrina hype?

Next time: Korrina: The Roller Demon:

On their way to the gym, the trio see Ryan, who is about to challenge Korrina. As he's been training under her grandfather, the black haired boy has new tricks up his sleeves. But will they be enough to pass Korrina, or will he wipe out?

Shalour City Arc:

29: Kiyo's Training Camp

30: Tyson vs Leon: A Duel of Heart

31: Two Roads for the Best

32: Owen Returns: Mega Tutor

33: Lucario's Past: The Long Road

34: Korrina vs Tyson: Aura Showdown