AN: Wow didn't expect to get the response I did for such a short chapter. So for that I thank you guys! Both questions I asked are getting some mixed reviews. I think for the pairing I'm gonna keep it just Pearlshipping but if at some point one of you manages to convince me enough I will add MAYBE 2 girls.

On the topic of Pikachu evolving I think I'm gonna have it happen just not till awhile into the story so if you disagree with that decision and don't want to read my story any more then…sorry? For those that stick around I promise the reason I give for Pikachu choosing to evolve will not be some crappy cop-out and again it won't happen for some time probably around the 4th or 5th gym when Galactic gets involved.

Without further adieu I give you

CHAPTER 2

We join our heroes once more as they leisurely make their way back to Rowan's lab. Ash had explained that on his way to said lab he had bumped into one of Rowan's assistance who was out looking for the escaped pokemon. Of course Ash being Ash he had happily volunteered to help out and using Noctowl had managed to track down the troublesome pokemon. When he had heard that there was a would-be trainer already looking as well he had asked Noctowl to search for anyone else around the area as well as the missing Piplup.

Luckily for Dawn Noctowl had happened upon them and also seen the speedy Ariados making their way towards her and had raced back to tell Ash. From there Ash had booked it and managed to arrive just in the nick of time.

Wrapping up their conversation they found themselves back at Rowan's lab to see him waiting at the door with his usual gruff look. Greeting the two in his usual manner he welcomed the two teens into his lab.

Turning to them Rowan nodded his head and said, "Thank you both for your help with this mess. I have already agreed to 'pay' the young miss in the form of a starter of her choice whom, from what I can see, is that there Piplup. Am I correct?"

Dawn kneeled down to Piplup's height and asked, "Well Piplup it is up to you. What do you say? Wanna be my partner on my journey through Sinnoh?"

The small blue penguin turned away and gave a mock-thinking position before turning to the bluenette, a huge grin on its…face?...beak?...it was happy, and launched itself into the arms of its equally happy partner.

Dawn rose to her feet hugging the water type and twirled around laughing and smiling the whole time.

"Nothing like us eh Pika?" Ash said, referring to the rather…"bumpy" start the two had at the beginning of their journey together.

The little mouse looked to its partner and laughed as well remembering the exact same thing. Who would have thought that two individuals who had started out almost hating each other would eventually grow so close to almost be considered brothers if not for the different species thing.

Rowan walked up to the young girl happily celebrating and held out his hands, one with a pink pokedex of the Sinnoh region and the other carrying 5 pokeballs. As Dawn took the offered items Rowan in his gruff voice intoned, "That pokedex has already been programmed and registered to you. It acts to both catalog the pokemon you see and capture as well as being proof of your being a sanctioned trainer, do not lose it."

Dawn gave the researcher a peace sign and her signature phrase, "Don't worry!"

Seemingly unfazed by the young girl's exuberance Rowan turned to Ash and continued, "Yes well now onto you Mr…?"

Rubbing the back of his head Ash chuckled, "Right, names Ash Ketchum and I'm just here to get my Dex upgraded and hopefully register for the Sinnoh league."

"Ketchum?" Rowna asked whilst rubbing his beard in concentration.

The man turned a curious gaze onto the teen, "From the Kanto region?"

Getting a nod from the teen Rowan continued, "Samuel said you would be here. If I may have your dex?"

Taking said device he walked to a large computer that occupied a large portion of a nearby wall and inserted the electronic pokemon encyclopedia into a slot on one side. Taking a pokedex similar to the one he had just given Dawn, except red, he inserted it into a slot adjacent to the other.

"The computer shall read everything stored on your original pokedex and transfer that information to this newer model, as well as register you into the Sinnoh region data banks, registering you for the league at the same time."

Once more turning to face the young raven haired teen Rowan asked, "But I have another question for you young man."

At Ash's nod he continued, "I feel as if I've heard your name before and I should know who you are for a reason. Would you mind refreshing my memory?"

Ash just chuckled and motioned to the computer, "Feel free to look up my trainer's page."

Dawn turned a curious glance to Ash, "Trainer's page? What's that?"

Ash coughed before explaining, "Well a few months ago the Pokemon World Committee began unveiling a few new laws and features. One of them was a ranking system for trainers that was based upon reaching certain requirements."

Rowan then took over the explanation, "To gain a Beginner ranking one must receive one pokemon from a League sanctioned Professor to be allowed to compete in battles for money and other such prizes. This is also true for being able to compete in contests and gym battles. To gain a Seasoned ranking the trainer must have one full team of at least level 30 pokemon and have collected 8 badges or 5 ribbons. The jump between Seasoned and Elite is rather large though as to gain an Elite ranking a Trainer must have placed in the Top 20 of 3 regional leagues or competed in 2 Grand Festivals and have at least 2 full teams of level 50 pokemon. To earn a Champion ranking is an even larger gap. Champion ranking trainers must have placed in the Top 4 of 2 leagues, and have 3 full teams of Pokemon at level 65."

Ash nodded at the information, "Yea this all started when I was already a year into my journey. People began to worry about the number of trainer deaths, injuries, and other problems so the Committee began to unveil a lot more laws and regulations. As the years went on more laws and new changes came along to both keep up with the times and make sure that when kids went on their journeys that they were capable enough to survive."

Dawn oh'd at this, "That's why I had to take that exam before I could get my Trainer's license right?"

Rowan and Ash nodded.

"Yup. Too many kids had no idea how to raise and care for the pokemon they caught and so the pokemon suffered. To make sure the would-be trainers were capable of not only taking care of themselves but their pokemon as well the Committee began to administer that test about a year or so back."

"But how does all this lead up the Trainer's page thingy?" asked the curious bluenette.

With both Ash and Rowan knowing so much about the world at large and being so forthcoming with the information you bet she was going to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more to better herself.

Chuckling Ash continued, "We got a little off track but the Trainer's Page idea was one of those new policies to keep trainers and the general populace informed as well as give those trainers that had worked hard bragging rights. Each trainer gets one when they get their license and highlights of your career as a trainer from how many badges you have and even videos of your more intense battles are posted on it along with your basic info and your rank."

Dawn pointed at the large computer screen and asked, "Like that?"

Turning around Ash saw on the screen a picture of himself the last time he had renewed his license back at the beginning of the Hoenn region, 'Which reminds me, I might as well renew it again while I'm here.'

The room's occupants bar Ash and his two small pokemon gawked at the information on the screen.

The automated voice of the computer read aloud, "Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town of the Kanto Region. Trainer Level: Elite. Notable Accomplishments: Top 16 of the Indigo Plateau, winner of the Orange Islands League, Top 8 in Johto's Silver Conference, Top 8 in Hoenn's Ever Grande Conference, first winner of Kanto's Battle Frontier. Notable Pokemon: Pikachu, Charizard, Sceptile."

One of Rowan's lab assistants scrolled down and clicked on one of the videos that was posted on his page. The one they clicked on was his battle against Factory Head Noland and his Articuno. Ash looked on in pride as he remembered that particular battle. That was around the time he realized it was time to get serious about becoming a Pokemon Master and that he would only be able to do so with the help of all of his friends, new and old.

The other occupants watched in awe at the amount of power the Kanto fire starter possessed. Legendary pokemon were legendary not just because of their rarity but because of how insanely strong they naturally were compared to other pokemon. Regardless of having the type advantage or not a Legendary could still destroy even highly trained pokemon in a battle with ease. Not even the Champions' pokemon could stand up to the might of some of the stronger Legends. To see a Charizard able to take on several Water Pulse and Steel Wing attacks from a legendary, an Articuno no less, and still manage to come out on top was astounding.

Rowan knew full well though that Articuno was being held back by Noland. No matter how strong the man was there just no way he could properly command a Legend like Articuno to use the power that it was famous for. If anything it had weakened itself to fight at a level where it wouldn't destroy the surrounding area with a flap of its wings.

They then clicked on the video showing Ash's Pikachu take on Pyramid King Brandon's Regice and were even more shocked. The little mouse was easily on par with the draconian Charizard! While difficult to achieve it was not outside of the realm of possibility to train a fully evolved Charizard into a powerhouse that could stand on even footing with some Legends, but to see a small Pikachu going toe to toe with a heavyweight like one of Hoenn's Three Regi was unbelievable.

Rowan turned wide eyes towards the small yellow mouse that sat comfortably on its trainer's shoulders and thought, 'It shouldn't be possible for such a small pokemon like Pikachu to have enough physical strength to bat a Regice around like that. If it's this strong right now I can only imagine how strong it would become when it evolves to its final stage.'

What shocked Rowan even more was that he knew that Brandon had actually battled both Cynthia and Lance for their spots as Region Champions and had almost won both battles. To see a teen only 14 years old with Pokemon on that level was almost unthinkable.

This boy is only 14 yet he is already battling on the level of people several years his senior. I have no doubt that in a few years he and his pokemon will be on a level never before seen, Rowan thought to himself.

The group scrolled more to see one of the last videos, his Sceptile fighting against a wild Deoxys. Rowan was the only one shocked as Deoxys was still a rather unknown pokemon and to see that Ash had not only encountered one but had a pokemon that could fight on even ground sent him reeling.

"What pokemon is that? I've never seen it before," inquired the curious Dawn.

Regaining some composer Rowan answered, "That is Deoxys a legendary Psychic type, the strongest in fact, being even stronger than the legendary Mew."

Ash nervously coughed, 'Mewtwo would have to disagree with you on that Professor.'

"It is also said to be a pokemon from space but other than it being a Psychic type and having four different forms that changes its battle style, little to nothing is known about it as it has only been documented twice before. Once in this very battle you are watching and another time in LaRousse City in the Hoenn Region where it clashed against the legendary sky dragon Rayquaza."

Rubbing his chin in thought Rowan continued, "In fact if I remember correctly a group of teens was involved in quelling the two Legends and stopping the utter destruction of the city…"

"Yea that was pretty awesome seeing Rayquaza and Deoxys go toe to toe with each other!" Ash said grinning cheekily.

Again the jaws of the room's occupants met the ground. Coughing into his hand Rowan asked, "My boy how many legends have you come into contact with?"

Chuckling Ash replied, "To put it simply the only legends I haven't encountered throughout my travels was a genuine Raikou. Obviously I've not yet seen any of Sinnoh's legends either."

Rowan muttered a shocked, "That's…astounding. In total that's 21 legendary pokemon!"

Turning to his computer he opened up the program that was handling the transfer of Ash's Dex data to the newer model only to stare in shock at the solid proof of the raven haired teen's claims. On Ash's pokedex was recorded data on all 21 Legendary pokemon from the Bird Trio of Kanto all the way to the Three Regi of Hoenn.

One of the later entries stunned Rowan again. It was the little blue Prince of the Sea, Manaphy.

"My boy do you realize how rare it is for you to have encountered a Manaphy? Most of Sinnoh's population consider them to be nothing but myth!"

Ash nodded his head as he remembered yet another of his near death experiences that as usual involved saving a Legendary and stopping some greedy lunatic.

"That was one of the few times that I've bumped into a Pokemon Ranger and helped them with their mission. After that they offered me the option of becoming a Pokemon Ranger myself, but I turned it down so they instead made me an honorary member."

Before anyone else could comment on what Ash had just said a new voice spoke up, "Battle me."

Turning the collective group saw a purple haired young teen standing stoically in the doorway.

"If I can beat you then I'll have no problem winning the Sinnoh League and beating Cynthia," the teen continued with a sneer on his face.

Ash simply grinned, "Sure! I'm never one to turn down a battle!"

"Professor do you mind refereeing the match?" Ash asked with an excited grin on his face.

Standing on the other side of the rather large field that was the lab's backyard was the purple haired teen known as Paul. He had rudely introduced himself after Dawn had asked him his name.

Dawn was still pouting at, "The stupid jerk's" reply to her question.

Ash on the other hand couldn't wait to start the battle. No matter how mature he got, no matter how much he learned, battling was always going to get his blood pumping and put a grin on his face. The very thought of battling sparked something in him, maybe it was being the descendant of an Aura Guardian, or being "The Chosen One", he didn't know and honestly he couldn't find it in him to care.

Though he had a feeling it was due to the whole Aura thing. Brock had mentioned to him once that when he was into a battle and focusing intently on it that his eyes gained a blue-ish glow to them. He had passed it off as a trick of the light but after the whole incident in Cameron with Lucario and Mew he found out that he was unconsciously calling upon his aura to give him an edge in battle.

Because of what happened with Lucario he was never able to properly learn how to use it but running with what Lucario had begun to teach him he was now able to call upon it at will to increase his perception, coordination, and even better understand his pokemon. Thanks to this his bond with his team had only strengthened and brought them many more victories and led to his becoming a better trainer.

Coming back to the present Ash saw Rowan nod at him then to Paul.

"This will be a one on one pokemon battle with no substitutions. Winner is chosen by knockout and I will interfere if need be."

Turning to Paul Rowan grumbled, "Being the challenger I see it only fitting that you send out your pokemon first."

Paul merely grunted as a reply and tossed out a pokeball. Once the light died down to allow the others to see what he had chosen Ash smirked.

"Elekid don't fail me."

Looking up to his head Ash spoke, "Hey Vee you wanna take this one?"

The little brown evolution pokemon nodded and jumped in front of Ash taking a rather lax stance, which infuriated Paul and his Elekid.

Rowan held up both hands, "Both combatants ready?" getting nods from both Sinnoh's professor flashed both hands down giving the go ahead to fight.

Right off the bat Paul was eager to win and called out, "Brick Break!" with the small electric pokemon following the order and rushing Ash's Eevee intent on clobbering it with its glowing hands.

Ash calmly waited much to the anticipation of the others and as Elekid was only feet from his Eevee he called out, "Eevee hit the dirt!"

The little brown pokemon flattened itself onto the ground making Elekid's sideswipe with Brick Break miss and throwing the battery themed pokemon off balance.

"Alright Vee point blank Shadow Ball!"

With Elekid off balance Eevee was able to charge the Ghost type attack and fire it directly into its opponents face, sending it tumbling away.

Growling in frustration Paul called out, "Elekid Brick Break until you hit that damn thing!"

Just as angry as its trainer the battery shaped pokemon gathered the necessary power to light both of his tiny limbs with glow of Brick Break before it rushed towards Eevee in a near berserker state.

"Vee keep dodging!" Ash called calmly.

On the side lines Dawn watched amazed, not at the battle but at how in control Ash looked. Despite the seriousness of the battle he remained calm and almost happy, confident in the ability of his pokemon. Eevee seemed to have picked up on this and was equally as calm as its trainer.

'Is this what it means to be in sync with your pokemon?' The young trainer pondered.

Looking down at Piplup who was watching the battle with a pumped look on its face she wondered, 'Will I be able to do that with Piplup? With any of the pokemon I catch?'

The young teen was shocked out of her thoughts by the deep voice of Rowan, "I normally wouldn't say anything but if I were you I would see if young Ketchum would be willing to travel with you. He has knowledge and experience with both Pokemon and survival well beyond his years. It would only benefit you to travel and learn from him."

"Vee use Iron Tail!"

Turning to watch the battle upon hearing Ash, Dawn saw the tiny Eevee meet one of Elekid's Brick Break attacks with its own Iron Tail. Despite the type difference the small pokemon was somehow able to push Elekid away from it.

'Professor Rowan does have a point…'

Seeing in opening with Elekid thrown off balance once again Ash called out, "Vee! Use Dig!"

The fox/cat/dog pokemon nodded and using its front paws quickly burrowed underground.

Cursing under his breath Paul barked out, "Elekid get up now! Be ready for that fuzz ball!"

Elekid struggled to rise to a standing position, having tired itself out with the constant use of Brick Break as well as having taken a point blank attack.

'Vee isn't one of my strongest pokemon with how recently I got him but he isn't close to the bottom tier either. For that Elekid to take a point blank Shadow Ball and Iron Tail is pretty impressive,' Ash mentally praised his opponent.

Soon a silence took over the once loud and frenzied battlefield, both trainers waiting to see who would be the first to make their move.

Ash being Ash of course was the first to crack and called out confidently, "Vee now!"

Paul was ready for this however and was quick to respond to the coming attack.

"Protect Elekid!"

The small brown pokemon burst forth, shooting out from directly underneath its challenger only to smack harshly into the green shield that was Protect.

"Now Elekid! Thunderpunch!" barked Paul.

"Vee try and dodge!" Ash said, attempting to recover from the unexpected turn of events.

Unlucky for him and his Eevee though Elekid had been just as prepared as its trainer and had managed to charge its fist with electricity and as soon as the barrier dropped it swung its crackling fist at breakneck speeds.

Eevee tried to maneuver out of the way but due to still being dazed from its head on collision with the near impenetrable Protect was unable to do so and took a lightning coated fist in the abdomen.

The small pokemon was sent tumbling across the field kicking up dust as it went. Paul using this opening called out, "Elekid don't let up! After it with a Brick Break!"

Elekid grinned at finally scoring a hit on his opponent and eager to press its advantage raced across the field after the tumbling form of Eevee, its fists aglow with the power of the Fighting type move.

Eevee eventually came to a stop and struggled to stand on its paws panting and looking battered. It just managed to do so…in time to receive a Brick Break directly to the muzzle, the super-effective move sending it tumbling across the field once more.

Ash grimaced as he watched his Eevee take two direct hits in a row but refusing to back down called, "Vee roll with the hit and use Iron Tail!"

Trusting its trainer implicitly Eevee managed to do as asked, turning its painful tumble into a backwards somersault and just in time as its glowing tail met the glowing fist of one angry Elekid.

"Use Bite and latch onto its other arm and send it flying!"

Eevee took advantage of its opponent's stunned face and, with its teeth glowing almost sinisterly, curled in on itself and bit down on the outstretched limb of Elekid. The baby electric type was unprepared for the feeling of sharp fangs digging into its arm and cried out in pain.

In its own version of a Seismic Toss Eevee rolled itself backwards and tossed its head back, releasing its hold on the limb in its jaws at the right time to send Elekid flying across the field.

Thankful for the respite Eevee stood on its four legs once more, grinning despite looking just as beat up as its opponent. To the shock of everyone there the Normal type pokemon began to glow the blinding white that signified evolution.

The shielded form of Eevee grew in height and length, with its ears growing longer and its tail doing much the same. When the light finally died down what now stood in Eevee's place was the beautiful moon pokemon, Umbreon

All present stared in shock, as even Dawn knew that for an Eevee to evolve into an Umbreon it had to be trained almost exclusively at night. Before the questions could start flying everyone looked down at the sound of something shattering. At the feet of the now evolved Umbreon was the remains of the jewel that Eevee had worn as a collar.

With an even bigger grin on his face Ash explained, "I had that ordered in for Vee…sorry Umbreon here from the Orre Region about a month back and had it made into a necklace for him for this very reason."

Angered by the turn of events Paul angrily questioned, "That doesn't make sense! Moon Stones don't make Eevee evolve into Umbreon!"

Rowan chose to chime in, "If young Mr. Ketchum ordered that stone from the Orre Region then that is no Moon Stone, instead it is a Moon Shard which unlike the Moon Stone CAN evolve an Eevee into an Umbreon, even in broad daylight."

Angered but still confident enough Paul answered, "Whatever! Elekid can still beat your stupid pokemon."

Rowan nodded and backed away once again calling out, "Then the battle continues."

With that as a queue Paul barked out, "Elekid use Thunderpunch!"

Ash only grinned in response and ordered, "Umbreon use Quick Attack!"

Before Elekid could even power up his attack Umbreon had managed to sprint across the field with a silver streak of energy as its only real giveaway. It only made sense that with a more streamlined body and longer limbs Umbreon was capable of reaching faster speeds than in its previous form, the speed training with Pikachu only carrying over to this new and improved form. Umbreon was nowhere near as fast as Pikachu but was still faster than most other pokemon its age.

The fact that evolving had also healed it of its previous fatigue and wounds, even by a small amount, meant that Umbreon was close to being as fresh and reay to battle as he had been at the beginning of the battle.

Umbreon slammed its tail into the unprepared Elekid which sent it tumbling into the center of the field

"Now use Shadow Ball and keep em coming!" Ash called excitedly.

Using the speed from Quick Attack Umbreon was able to run circles around the confused Elekid, stopping at certain intervals to unleash the orb of dark energy that was Shadow Ball.

Ash allowed the ghost type barrage to go on for near a minute with nothing Paul ordered getting through to his pokemon, frustrating the purple haired trainer to no end.

Deciding enough was enough Ash called out, "Finish it Umbreon! Iron Tail!"

With Elekid barely managing to stand on its feet Umbreon was able to quickly gather speed before rushing towards its somewhat downed opponent, tail glowing a bright silver. Only feet away from the vulnerable pokemon Umbreon spun, adding even more momentum. Upon contact with the Steel type move Elekid was sent flying into the air.

Dawn began to giggle as she imagined a baseball announcer loudly pronouncing, "AND IT IS OUTTA HERE!"

Elekid's impromptu flight was only stopped by its body slamming harshly into the trunk of a nearby tree.

Rowan walked into the middle of the field as Elekid's unconscious body slid to the hard floor, "I don't think Elekid would be fit to battle after that. As such I declare Ash Ketchum the winner of this match."

Umbreon tiredly padded its way back to its trainers side, grin in place. Ash crouched down and began to pet and scratch the moon pokemon, "Good job Umbreon. You did great but it looks like we're gonna have to change up your training now huh?"

Umbreon nodded with a determined glint in its eyes and nodding toward Pikachu called, "Bre! Umbreon!"

Pikachu jokingly turned its back to the Umbreon in a show of mock superiority, with Ash just chuckling, "Well Umbreon me and Pikachu have been working on his speed for years now but we'll see if we can make you just as fast alright?"

Umbreon barked another, "Bre!" as his response.

"Well I think you might be a little too big to ride on my head now but you don't have to go into your pokeball if you don't want to."

Umbreon gave a tired shake of its head motioning a paw to Ash's belt of pokeballs.

"Yeah you deserve that rest," the raven haired Kanto native said while enlarging a pokeball. He then gently tapped it on the forehead of the exhausted Umbreon, absorbing it into its confines.

Standing up and dusting himself off Ash began to make his way towards Paul only to hear him say some less than pleasant things to his pokemon before returning it. Controlling the anger he felt pulse through him at that moment he instead said, "Maybe that's why your pokemon lost, because you failed it as a trainer."

Paul scoffed at that remark and rudely replied, "And what do you know?"

"I know that I've only had Umbreon for about 2 months now and that you've had your Elekid much longer. I also know that my win says something about our training methods, don't you think? I can respect wanting strong pokemon but what you're doing is borderline abuse."

Paul attempted to shove past Ash only to be surprised when a firm grip on his shoulder made him unable to do so, "I may not look it but I've trained just as hard as my pokemon. Know this if I see or hear about you doing what you just did I'll show you why I'm an honorary Pokemon Ranger got it?"

Saying his peace Ash released his grip on the purple haired trainer's shoulder, leaving Paul to walk off and ponder what Ash had said.

Dawn rushed up to Ash to see him looking at the retreating form of Paul shaking his head, "Kids good. Really good but he'll never get any better if he continues doing what he is doing."

Turning to Dawn a grin on his face now he spoke, "So where you headed now?"

Dawn shyly looked down at her feet before asking, "Well I was actually going to ask you if I could accompany you on your journey, at least for a little while…"

"Sure! The more the merrier right?" Ash said a huge lopsided grin on his face.

Dawn looked up a faint dusting of red on her cheeks happily nodding her head, "Right!"

"Well no time like the present right?"

"You bet!" spoke the cheery bluenette.

Turning to Rowan Ash waved, "Thanks for letting me use your field! Bye Professor!"

Dawn nodding just as happily. With their good-byes said the two teens turned and began to walk off towards Jubilife City. However before they got too far Ash heard the cry of, "Star!"

A small gray, black, and white bird pokemon with a little curl on its forehead perched itself on his shoulder. Turning around they saw Rowan walking towards them with a pokeball in hand.

"It seems that Starly there saw your battle and wishes to go with you. Its mother has already given the ok so if you would?" Rowan asked holding out its pokeball.

"Guess I'm already gonna be taking advantage of having my pokemon limit increased huh?" Ash said chuckling, once more shocking Rowan and Dawn.

Taking the offered ball and turning to the small flying type Ash asked, "So you want to come with me little guy?"

Getting a firm nod and a, "Star!" as his reply.

Tapping the pokemon on the head with the red and white ball Ash said, "Well welcome to the family then Starly!"

With that the two teens set off once more heading towards adventure, danger, pokemon, battles, new friends, and maybe even some romance. With Ash Ketchum you never knew just what was over the next hill.

EDIT: So I don't think I ever explained this before in my previous run through of this fic but I'm not using the level system as strictly as the games or anything. It is by no means 100% accurate nor does it equate to a Pokemon's real strength. If anything it's more of a way to get somewhat of a gauge on a pokemon's power. It comes up in future chapters and such but please don't think that I'm sticking to it as the end all be all way to measure a pokemon's power.

Another thing to keep in mind is that I'm mixing elements of the show, manga, the games, and even the little Origins mini series to create the world and such. It's all to give the world a little more realism as I hardly think a pokemon would walk away from taking a Flamethrower or Hyper Beam with only some slight burns or something, especially with what the Dex entries say about some of these Pokemon. In that light you can expect to read about Pokemon being gravely injured and showing signs of battle realistically….well as realistically as you can get with Pokemon.

PEACE

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