Robin stopped by a clearing and released Emboar, Rufflet, and Krokorok. "Ok, you all. We are training today. Our next gym will be at Mistralton City and the gym there specializes in flying types. Emboar and Krokorok, you two have a disadvantage towards flying types, so we have to enhance your skills." said Robin.
But we have a rock-type pokemon. What about Boldore? Asked Krokorok.
Robin had not told them about the incident at the Driftveil gym. She explained to everyone the events that had unfolded and how Boldore evolved into Gigalith and got out of control.
Robin, you can't just keep ignoring Gigalith. You have to train him to be more docile. Said Emboar.
"But how?" asked Robin. "I don't want to risk Gigalith hurting you all."
Let's all train for now and let Robin think about it. I said to the rest of the pokemon. We ended up sparing each other like we use to. I was paired up with Rufflet. She was very fast and I was no match for her. I was wondering if I could even attend any battles later, for I was still a magikarp, while everyone else around me was evolving.
After a few minutes had gone by, Robin took out a pokeball. We all stared at her. "Gigalith, come on out." said Robin as a large rock pokemon appeared on the grass. Gigalith was not doing anything. He was just standing there where he was released. His eyes were closed.
"Gigalith?" called out Robin as the pokemon opened his eyes. Gigalith's eyes were red, contrasting from his yellow eyes as a boldore. "Do you remember me, Gigalith? I'm Robin, your trainer." she said very calmly.
Gigalith, out of nowhere, let out a loud roar, and ran away from us and into the woods. Robin stood in shock. "Gigalith! Wait!" she yelled. But it was too late, Gigalith was out of sight.
I'll follow him. Said Rufflet as she flew up into the sky.
Robin and the rest of us followed Rufflet. Before long, we came upon a cave. It was labeled Mistralton cave. He went in here. Reported Rufflet. We entered the cave and it was quite dark. Robin pulled out a flashlight and proceeded into the cave.
We soon arrived in a large cavern space, where we spotted Gigalith sitting down near a bunch of rocks. Robin walked up to Gigalith and asked, "Why did you run? Was it something I did? Can you understand me?"
Yes, Robin. I can understand you. I'm still the same person as I was when I was a Roggenrola. Replied Gigalith. Robin was quite surprised.
"Wait! You still are the same person? Then why did you go berserk when we were fighting Clay?" asked Robin.
Gigalith looked down for a second, and then replied, I was overwhelmed by my power yesterday when I first evolved. I felt it surge through me, and it kind of made me crazy. I couldn't handle the large increase in power. The horrible part is, I was conscious of what I was doing. When I saw myself chasing after the ref, I wanted to stop, but my body just didn't allow me to. Thank goodness Clay's gigalith was able to stop me. I would have never forgave myself if I had hurt that person.
Gigalith let out a sigh and continued, I ran because I knew you were ashamed of what I did. I let you down. I disobeyed you. Should I even still be considered your poke…
Robin didn't let him finish. She wrapped her arms around his rocky body and said, "Don't you dare say it was your fault. I forced you to evolve during that battle. I made the mistake. I was too obsessed with winning that I forgot that you are a living being. It was because of me that you evolved prematurely and you could not handle your new form then."
Gigalith as silent and laid his head onto Robin as a sign of care. Well, the good thing is that Gigalith is fine now. I said.
"Come on, Gigalith. Let's get you outside." said Robin.
As we left the cave, Robin returned everyone to their pokeballs. She placed me in the bike's basket like usual, but she did not get on. "I'm tired. I'm just going to walk to the next destination." said Robin. Little did we know that a pokemon had been eavesdropping on Robin's conversation with Gigalith. The pokemon had began to secretly follow us.
After walking for an hour, we arrived at another cave that was labeled as Chargestone Cave. "We have to pass through this cave to get to Mistralton City, where I will have my next gym battle." explained Robin. We headed in.
The cave was very unique. The rocks were glowing inside this cave. It was because of the electrical currents that travel through this cave that lights up the rocks. We proceeded through the cave as we noticed a group of men huddled around a large glowing rock.
"Hmm. This rock will be a great source of fuel for the EA machine. Ghetsis will reward us for this cheap alternative to power it up." said one of the men. We realized that they were team plasma members. Before we could turn back and run, they spotted us.
"Hey! You! The girl with the magikarp! You run and we will shoot you on the spot!" yelled one of them. Robin stopped and obediently approached them.
"What do you want." demanded Robin. A man with with a familiar face walked up from the crowd. It was the same commander from the desert resort.
"Oh, it's you again. Robin. What it a coincidence that we meet here. I don't believe I introduced myself at the desert resort. I am commander James. Second to Lord Ghetsis." said the commander.
"Why do you want us? We didn't do anything." said Robin.
James turned towards the men he was with discussing something. Then he turned back to Robin and said, "We're not here to hurt you, however, I am interested in battling you once again. How about it?"
Robin hesitated.
"You will be punished if you don't oblige to N's request" chimed in one of the men.
"Ok, fine. I will battle you. But just one on one." said Robin.
"That's fine. If you agree, then Bisharp, come on out." said James as Bisharp appeared before us.
"Krokorok, I chose you." said Robin. The men stepped back watching the battle between James and Robin.
"Krokorok, use earthquake!" shouted Robin. Krokorok began shaking the ground.
"Bisharp, jump up and avoid the ground. Then use fury cutter." said James. Bisharp was fast and struck Krokorok with great speed.
"Krokorok! Use brick break!" shouted Robin. The strike was perfect timing and Krokorok managed to hit bisharp right on the head and he was sent to the ground.
"What! How can a dark-ground type learn brick break!" shouted James annoyed. The bisharp had fainted. "This battle was a trick of yours, wasn't it! Men, go capture the girl and his pokemon!" The men pulled out guns and were ready to subdue Krokorok.
"No!" shouted Robin as she ran up to Krokorok and blocked the men's path. "You are not hurting my friends!" shouted Robin.
As the men began to approach Robin, a large blue blast of energy impact the men and sent them flying back. The blast kicked up smoke in the air, so it was a perfect buffer. Robin looked back to find an Fraxure. It had protected the two of them.
Come on! This is your chance to escape! Shouted the Fraxure. Robin and Krokorok followed the Fraxure as it ran down the cavern. Robin grabbed the bike and began pedaling.
Do you know the way out of this cavern? Asked Krokorok.
Yes, I've been here before. Said the Fraxure. As we followed the Fraxure for a good solid ten minutes, we finally saw the exit and we burst out of the musty cave and was showered with the light of the sun.
"Did we lose them?" Robin asked as we looked back into the cave.
Just to be safe, we should continue running until we get to Mistralton. I said. After about another half hour of jogging, we all slowed down to a walk.
When I said to run, how did you understand me? Asked the Fraxure. I filled him in about Robin and her natural ability to understand pokemon. Hmm. That's interesting. Replied Fraxure.
"Hey, are you a wild Fraxure?" asked Robin.
No, I was released by my trainer not too long ago. I was stuck moping around Mistralton Cave, until you came along. Said Fraxure.
"You followed us from Mistralton?! Why?" asked Robin.
I saw you with that Gigalith. I saw the way you treat your pokemon, and seeing you with your pokemon made me miss the good times I had with my companion. Said Fraxure. I guess what I am asking is that can I join your team?
Robin smiled warmly and replied, "Of course. We would love to have another member. I only have five pokemon anyways, so it would be perfect." Robin released everyone else. "Emboar, Rufflet, and Gigalith, I'd like you all to meet our new member, Fraxure!" she said. All the pokemon cheered and surrounded Fraxure.
After seeing the commotion, Robin walked up to Fraxure and said, "Thank you for saving us from team plasma back there. We owe you a lot."
You inviting me into you group is enough of a thanks. I am grateful as well. Said Fraxure.
As they all celebrated, I noticed Krokorok was standing by himself looking off into the distance, where the skyline of Mistralton city can be seen. I flopped over to him and said, It's been five days now. You were free to go. That was how long the deal was when we first met you. I'm just curious why you're still here. I asked.
Krokorok stared up at the evening sky. To be honest, my life was not fun before I met you guys. I was just a sandile in the desert, stealing for food whenever I could. You could've called me a desert bandit. Well, after traveling with Robin, I began to see why you all love her so much. She is very nice and caring. I almost felt like she was the mom I never had when I grew up. I can't imagine leaving now, I can't imagine to continue living without Robin by my side.
Wow, I didn't know you thought that much about Robin. I commented.
Krokorok, immediately catching the mood, said, But, don't you dare tell Robin that I said that.
Ok, I won't. I replied to him.
But I did. As were sleeping that night in a Mistralton city inn, while all her pokemon were tucked away in their pokeballs, I whispered to Robin about Krokorok. Robin smiled and said, "I know."