On to the next Ultra Beasts. This is gonna be a fun chapter to write and I really hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 33-Posing with a bug
After the trek back to the motel, they walked in and where greeted by Anabel again, who was looking over some reports.
"Did you have any trouble?" she asked
"Not at all. Thing was harmless." said Collin, handing over the Beast Ball. "It was playing with some kids, no harm whatsoever."
"Hmm...interesting. But still, thanks. So far there hasn't been a report of another Ultra Beast, though Looker is currently trying to gather information...that or he's getting food." she said with a giggle.
"Wow the International Police is more relaxed than Nanu." said Guzma, scoffing at how the situation was being handled. "So now what?"
"Well I suggest you take a rest, Looker should be back any moment now." she said. Collin and Guzma decided to take out some chairs and sit in the room in silence, while Anabel worked on paperwork.
"So...anything happen in your life?" asked Guzma. Collin wasn't sure what he meant at first but realized and sighed.
"A lot. I can't seem to go anywhere without getting into some kind of trouble. I don't know how to explain it." he said. "Let's say going into Ultra Space isn't the biggest thing I ever done in my life."
"Heh, sounds like quite the life son." said Guzma, before covering his mouth after realizing what he said. "...sorry. Slip of the tongue." Collin didn't really react to the outburst, but didn't look at Guzma either.
"It's okay. I don't think I'm ready for that just yet."
"Fine by me. I'll try not to say it again." Guzma couldn't help but laugh, which confused Collin. "Sorry, it's just...I can't keep my tough act around you. You reminded me of Mary." he explained.
"I was wondering. You seem different compared to when I first met you." he said. "Sorry that you had to hear about it from me. About mom's...you know." Collin felt a twinged of guilt and sadness run through him when he said that.
"It's fine, I haven't really talked to her in years. She never sent me letters or even called me. Even still, I did love her." explained Guzma. "If you don't mind me asking, how did she die?" Collin took a breath and thought about his answer.
"Honestly, who knows. There was no evidence of someone attacking her. But...I remember them saying she was poisoned. By what they couldn't find out before it was out of her system. Turns out she could have been dead for a week before I found her. I don't understand it myself." he said. Guzma looked just as confused.
"Any idea who could have done it?" he asked.
"Well there is one person, but I don't think it was him. Something doesn't add up." Collin was taken out of his train of thought when the door slammed opened and a sweaty, out of breath Looker was standing there...again.
"C'est une catastrophe!" he shouted.
"Looker, in English...again." said Anabel, not looking amused.
"Is this going to be a thing with you?" asked Collin.
"Sorry! I can't help it, but there's no time! We have a problem. UB-02 Buzzwole has been spotted at Melemele Meadow by the Kahuna. I hanged up as soon as he told me and ran here as fast as I could. We need to get to Melemele now!" he shouted.
"Damn. Alright you two, we are relocating to Melemele Motel on Route 2. You go to Melemele Meadow and see if you can take down the Ultra Beast. Report to us with the Captured Beast once you finish your job. We'll see you then." The two officers left the motel, leaving Guzma and Collin behind.
"See the shit I have to put up with?" said Collin. "Come on, let's get going."
"...yeah...sure." said Guzma, looking unsure about something, but there was no time. Collin used his pager to summon Charizard and the two flew off the Melemele Garden.
When the two landed in the Meadow, there was a large crowd gathered. The two couldn't even see what was going on there was so many people. Guzma was getting impatient and started pushing past people.
"Hey, out of the way!" he shouted pushing past people. Collin took this chance to follow the path of angry people being pushed aside. Not long after, the two go to the center of the crowd and couldn't believe what they were seeing. Hala, was standing beside what looked like a massive bug Pokemon, and they were flexing. They flexed in many different poses until Hala noticed Collin.
"Ah ha! Collin, come over here! I want you to meet my new friend!" he said, calling the Champion over. "You too Guzma, don't think I can't see you." Guzma groaned and followed Collin in the ring.
"Hala what the hell is going on?" asked Guzma.
"Glad you asked. This here fellow came down a month ago, before Collin became Champion. He's been hanging around the Meadow ever since. Recently however, he's been wanting to have a flex off, and I'm happy to challenge him." he said, while laughing.
"So Buzzwole hasn't attacked anyone?" asked Collin.
"Not to my knowledge. Though I do want him to leave soon just in case, but I gather that he doesn't want to leave unless someone can match his flexing abilities." This stumped Collin for a moment, before Guzma let out a laugh.
"Heh, I may not be able to do it, but I know someone who can." he said, taking out a Poke Ball. "Go Golisopod!" shouted Guzma and out came the massive bug Pokemon. "Okay buddy, let's show him your muscles! Collin, you got someone who could help?"
"I think I do." he said, getting one of his own Pokemon out. "Go Empoleon!" he shouted. Out came the Empoleon, who looked slightly older and wiser compared to his son.
"That the same Empoleon you used?" asked Hala.
"Nope, this is the father of that Empoleon." he explained. "Empoleon, let's flex those wings of yours!" he said. Empoleon stood beside Golisopod and they began to do flexing poses. Buzzwole caught onto this and began to match their pose. They changed posed every so often, their muscles showing and ripping. The crowd was amazed by the sight of three big and powerful Pokemon, flexing their muscles. It took about five minutes before someone pulled out, and it was Buzzwole, it couldn't handled the might of two flexing Pokemon. The crowd cheered and clapped
"Well done you two! I think Buzzwole has admitted defeat." said Hala, laughing at the sight. The crowd slowly, but surely left the Meadow, leaving only Hala, Guzma, Collin and the Pokemon
"Alright Buzzwole, ready to go home?" asked Collin. Buzzwole did one final flex before nodding. Collin pressed the Beast Ball on it's chest and in three shakes, the Ultra Beast was captured. "Well that was a lot less stressful compared to the last one."
"Thank Arceus. Let's get going, I don't want to have those two down our necks longer than they should." he said. Just as they were about to leave, Hala placed his hand on Guzma shoulder.
"I haven't seen you in a while Guzma. I see you have given up on Team Skull huh?" he asked.
"It wasn't like that." he responded. "Things happened old man. Now what do you want?" Hala only shook his head.
"The question is, what do you want?" Guzma was taken aback by this question. "Some of your grunts have taken up training with me, to be better Trainers. It's what they want. But what do you want?" Guzma looked at Collin for a second, then looked back at Hala.
"To have a family. A proper family." he said. Collin looked at Guzma, feeling even more guilty about how they first met each other. He could tell Guzma is trying his best. Maybe he should try too.
"Well I hope it happens soon Guzma. I best be off, got Kahuna duties to attend to." he said before walking past Collin. "I'll see you at the League!" Hala waved at Collin and left him with Guzma.
"Old man never lost that attitude." said Guzma. "Let's go." Collin didn't say a word and the two left the Meadow, heading to the motel. Collin was still thinking about opening up to Guzma...after all...he is family
Again I'm so sorry these chapters are short, but I swear they will get longer soon. Reviews and comments of any nature are welcomed and as always, I'll see you in the next chapter