Author's note #1: The previous chapter doesn't have an Author's notes #2, ironically speaking.
This chapter is mostly based after the events of Best Wishes episode 102.
P.S.: Virgil's dub name hasn't been confirmed yet as of the time this chapter is published, therefore his Japanese name is retained. And also, Higaki City is now called Vertress City in the dub, therefore, its English name will be used here beginning with this chapter.
Special thanks to SOS Trainer 9000 for making such a great review of Chapter 24.
Chapter 25
Chronic Hero Syndrome
The nine were walking on the cliffside of a mountain.
Haruhi mumbled, "If only we got closer to Vertress City. Besides, I'm also planning to participate in the Unova League as well."
"Cilan is scanning up on his Town Map to see if we're close by," Kyon replied.
"Haruhi, if you're so hyped about joining the Unova League, we're almost approaching Vertress City. In fact, once we leave this ridge, we can be able to get there," Cilan said as he scanned on his digital map.
"I'm so ready for this, and I'm also getting fired up," said Ash, motivating himself.
"Me too," said Iris.
Kyon asked, "Are you really joining the Unova League like Ash?"
"Uh, well, I'm actually getting fired up in terms of the battles, that's all," replied Iris.
Iris noticed some fallen boulders blocking their path.
"No way!" she exclaimed.
Cilan said, "The rock slide must have occurred a few days ago. I suggest that we find another way around."
"There's nothing to worry about. We can simply climb these rocks to get to the other side," Ash said as he, Haruhi, and Iris proceeded to climb the boulders to take a look.
"Haruhi, aren't you supposed to go climbing up those rocks?" asked Kyon.
"Kyon, what if this is the only way around to get to the Unova League?"
Suddenly, the boulders started to fall off the cliff as Ash, Haruhi, and Iris got caught in the rock slide.
"Haruhi!"
"Ash! Iris!"
Mikuru wailed, wondering, "I wonder if Brendan's going to save Haruhi?"
Brendan attempted to send out a Pokemon to rescue the three, but suddenly, a blonde-haired boy with an Eevee is seen rushing down the cliff.
"Espeon, let's mobilize. Use Psychic!"
Using Psychic, Espeon controlled all the falling boulders, as well as Haruhi, Ash, his Pikachu, Iris, and her Axew, rescuing them safely back on the ridge.
"Alright, the road is all cleared," the young man said to his Espeon and Eevee. He then proceeded to ask Haruhi, Ash, and Iris, "Are you all hurt?"
"No, we're fine," replied Haruhi.
Ash added, "I thank you for saving us."
Kyon said, "I would like to apologize Haruhi. She's suddenly very hyped about participating in the Unova League."
Cilan added, "I would also do the same for Ash and Iris. They're quite reckless sometimes."
"Admittedly, I used to be like that too. My older brother berates me for being too careless."
"We haven't introduced ourselves yet," said Cilan, "I'm Cilan, a Pokemon Connoisseur."
"I'm Ash, and this is my partner, Pikachu."
"And I'm Iris, and this is my buddy, Axew."
"The name's Brendan, and these other five people traveling with us call themselves the SOS Brigade."
"SOS Brigade?" the young man asked.
Haruhi asked, "Kyon, can you explain its primary goal for him? This is obviously an order from the chief."
Kyon sighed, proceeding to explain, "The main goal of the SOS Brigade is to look for alien, time travelers, espers, among others and basically hang out with them."
"That seems to be an interesting goal," said the young man, "What are your names?"
"Haruhi Suzumiya. Chief of the SOS Brigade. And these are my subordinates."
Kyon, Mikuru, Itsuki, and Yuki proceeded to introduce themselves.
"It's nice to meet all of you. I'm Virgil, a rescue worker from the Pokemon Rescue Squad."
Kyon asked, "Pokemon Rescue Squad? What's that?"
"During times of disaster, we do rescue operations with our Pokemon. In this case, I went to this place because of the report that I received that a road was being blocked by several boulders."
Virgil continued to explain.
"As you can see, the Pokemon Rescue Squad has a lot of teams, and ours is named Team Eevee."
"Team Eevee?" Mikuru muttered and thought, "That sounds like a very cool name."
Kyon thought, "I wonder what are those two Pokemon that Virgil has with him."
Haruhi replied, "Ash's scanning them with his Pokedex. Listen carefully, Kyon."
Ash's Pokedex said, "Eevee, the Evolution Pokemon. It has a special capability to evolve into one of several different Pokemon due to its unique genetic makeup."
The Pokedex scanned on Virgil's Espeon. It said, "Espeon, the Sun Pokemon. It uses its fine hairs to predict air currents or the opponent's next move."
Itsuki asked, "Are there any other Pokemon you have aside from Eevee and Espeon that form up Team Eevee?"
"Yes, Itsuki. There are seven members, consisting of all the evolved forms of Eevee."
Kyon gasped and muttered, "Eevee has a lot of evolutionary forms? I thought that Pokemon are one-sided in terms of evolution."
Brendan explained, "Yeah, Pokemon evolution is one-sided. But Eevee has more than one evolutionary form, and it depends on its condition to its surroundings."
"You can therefore be my wingman anytime."
"Thank you, Kyon," Brendan replied.
"The seven evolved forms of Eevee, right?"
Ash continued, "I wanna go and see them!"
"Me too!" Cilan and Iris both exclaimed.
Mikuru added, "Uh, I wanna know what are the evolved forms of Eevee too."
Kyon replied, "Same for me too. I already know about Espeon, but not all of Eevee's other evolutionary forms."
Virgil responded, "You can all come to see them."
Ash asked, "Would that be fine by you?"
"Yes, home is just nearby," answered Virgil, "And oh, by the way, Cilan. You seem to sound a lot like Riku, don't you?"
Ash, Iris, and Cilan fell on their faces.
"Uh, thanks for the compliment, Virgil," Cilan replied cheerfully.
In Virgil's home:
Ash, Haruhi, and Iris spotted several Bouffalant, Blitzle, Zebstrika, and Mareep in the grassy meadow over the fence.
"As you can see, the one you three just noticed is our ranch," Virgil explained to Iris, Haruhi and Ash.
"But aren't you from the Pokemon Rescue Squad?" Iris asked.
"My father likes to help people, so he started a voluntary service with my older brother. Nowadays, we cooperate with the Officer Jenny from the city nearby and perform rescue operations in several places. Later on, I started joining in after training."
"Virgil, where are all of Eevee's evolved forms?" asked both Haruhi and Ash.
"Both of you, don't be too hyped about seeing them," replied Virgil, "Team Eevee, let's gather!"
Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Glaceon and Leafeon are seen leaving a stable.
Along with Eevee and Espeon, they gathered themselves and lined up to Virgil as Ash, Mikuru, Kyon, Haruhi, Iris, Cilan, and Itsuki came to see them.
Ash exclaimed, "It's too awesome to see all of Eevee's evolved forms at the same time!"
Brendan said to Kyon, "Those six beside Espeon are the other evolved forms of Eevee."
"Wow," commented Kyon, "Is there really a Pokemon besides Eevee that can have more than one evolved form?"
"There are some Pokemon with the same attributes, but Eevee is definitely the most unique Pokemon out there because of that."
Kyon asked, "Tell me, what are those Pokemon called?"
"Ash is so hyped about seeing them. Listen to his Pokedex's descriptions about them carefully, and you might get an idea about which Pokemon is which," Brendan replied as Ash pulled out his Pokedex.
When Ash started to scan the rest of Eevee's evolutionary forms using his Pokedex, it said:
"Flareon, the Flame Pokemon. Using the flame sac in its body, it inhales air, converting it into an intense fire."
"Vaporeon, the Bubble Jet Pokemon. Its cells are compared to that of water molecules, enabling it to melt away in water."
"Jolteon, the Lightning Pokemon. When agitated, its fur bristles like sharp needles that are fired at its foes."
"Umbreon, the Moonlight Pokemon. The rings on its body glow once it makes contact with the moon's aura."
"Glaceon, the Fresh Snow Pokemon. It can freeze the hairs on its body, making it stand out like sharp needles."
"Leafeon, the Verdant Pokemon. It is capable of using photosynthesis, just like a typical plant."
Kyon remarked, "Virgil definitely likes Eevee a lot."
Brendan added, "In fact, he managed to raise all of its evolved forms, and it's definitely hard work."
Virgil explained, "I raised all of them as Eevee and evolved them later on."
"You definitely seem to like Eevee a lot."
"Yes, Iris. You see, this happened a long time ago. . . . . . ."
The young Virgil went out to explore the forest with an Eevee that he just befriended. But he realized that he got carried away by going too far, and so he was lost.
Much to the young Virgil's surprise, Eevee started glowing in a light blue aura, evolving into an Umbreon. The ring in its forehead started to in the night sky.
Thanks to Umbreon, the young Virgil was guided back home safely.
". . . . . . and that was when Eevee and I started sharing a bond with each other."
Virgil continued, "I just got my eighth Eevee recently."
Eevee approached Virgil at the time he said that line. It then proceeded to play with Ash's Pikachu and Iris's Axew.
Haruhi asked Virgil, "Because you got all seven of Eevee's evolved forms, what about that Eevee that you have right now?"
"As you can see, this Eevee loves to be pampered. It's still under training."
Kyon asked, "Do you train Eevee by battling?"
"Well, yes of course, but right now, it's still thinking of what type of rescue missions will it perform best and which one of its evolved forms shall it evolve into."
Virgil continued, "And also, that Eevee is the only female in the group."
"How can you tell if it really is a female Eevee?" asked Kyon.
"Uh, well, I have no idea, but I do refer to it as Missy," replied Virgil, rubbing his back.
Mikuru remarked, "Eevee looks so cute."
Iris added, "It looks attached to you, Virgil."
A wailing sound was heard.
"I think there's an emergency going on," Virgil said.
The roof of a house suddenly unfolded, revealing a flying helicopter.
"I wonder who's piloting that thing," Itsuki said.
Virgil replied, "That's my brother, Davey. His Stoutland is his main partner Pokemon."
He then proceeded to shout, "Bro, is there a problem going on?"
"Yeah. I'm now heading to the dam in the valley. Try to go and ask Dad for more details."
"I wanna go with you!"
"You'd get careless if I let you come along."
"That's not true!"
"Fine. Stay on standby for any other problems to arise."
"Roger!" Virgil replied as Davey flew away.
He then proceeded inside the Pokemon Rescue Squad's control room.
Kyon asked Yuki, "Miss Nagato, should we follow him?"
Yuki didn't make any response.
Inside the main room:
"Is there a problem going on?" Virgil asked his father.
"Oh, it's you, Virgil."
Virgil's father noticed Ash, Haruhi, and the rest of the group, asking, "Virgil, who are those people?"
"I met them at the ridge."
"It's nice to meet you," Ash, Kyon, Iris, Cilan, Brendan, and Haruhi said in unison.
"Same here."
Virgil asked, "Is there something going on at the dam?"
"Wild Cryogonal have frozen the water all over the dam."
"Cryogonal?"
"I don't think it could be a serious problem, but. . . . "
Virgil's father then attempted to contact the people in the dam's control room.
"This is the Pokemon Rescue Squad, speaking. Can somebody in the dam's control room hear me? Hello? Hello?"
There was no response.
"That's strange. We were connected a while ago," said Virgil's father, leaving most of the group astonished.
Meanwhile, Davey was on the helicopter, just arriving at the frozen dam.
"No wonder the reservoir was frozen alright," he said to himself as he steered the helicopter down to the ground and disembarked.
"This is Davey speaking. I have reached the dam," he later said, communicating with his father using his Xtransceiver.
"We have lost communication with the dam's control room."
"That can't be."
"Another problem may have come up. Try to be cautious."
"Roger!"
A few minutes later:
Back in the room, the group waited for any response.
"Dad."
"What is it?"
The group noticed Davey on a television screen as he said, "I have managed to evacuate all the people in the control room, but Stoutland and I are now the ones trapped inside. Another problem is that there are fine equipment all around here, and I cannot let my Pokemon use their attacks here."
"Stay there and standby. I'll be right there."
Virgil's father stood from his chair.
"Dad, you can't leave just yet," Virgil said, "I'll be right there."
"Virgil, there's another problem," Davey said, "The power supply has been cut off, and someone has been stuck in the control room's elevator. During the investigation, I found out that the elevator won't function unless someone activates the emergency power supply inside the dam."
Virgil thought, "The emergency power supply inside the dam. . . . . I got it."
"For some reason or two, the Cryogonal that froze the reservoir are very aggressive, so it can be very risky. While performing the mission, we have to think of a reason behind their behavior as well," Davey added.
"Virgil, can you be able to do this?"
"Yes. I was trained very well for this moment. Team Eevee and I, that is."
Virgil continued, "Whenever there is someone in trouble, we try to rescue them without any problems. That is the main goal of the Pokemon Rescue Squad, right?"
Davey continued, "I agree with him. Let Virgil come too."
Virgil's father replied, "I understand. Now go ahead."
"Roger!"
Ash convinced Virgil, saying, "I wanna come with you."
Iris added, "Me too."
"We're both going too," Brendan and Cilan both said.
"The SOS Brigade is officially coming along with you too," said Haruhi.
Kyon thought, "That's a complete surprise."
However, Virgil replied, "No. All of you must wait here."
Ash convinced, "I was impressed upon hearing from you that you and your Pokemon help each other on ongoing rescue operations. So please, let us and the SOS Brigade come with you."
Virgil's father said, "It's just like what happened in your younger days."
"But what will happen will be unpredictable!" Virgil replied.
"Virgil, make sure to assist them properly."
"Right away," replied Virgil, later tilting his head at Ash, Haruhi, and their friends, "Alright then, let's go!"
Most of the group became excited, proceeding to leave the room along with Virgil himself.
But before they could actually leave, Virgil's father added, "All of you, you must think of your safety first while performing the mission."
"Roger!" the group all said in unison as they left.
In the same building that housed Davey's helicopter, the group discovered two more helicopters, one green, the other is red.
"I'll pilot Machine Two," said Virgil, "Any volunteers who will steer Machine Three?"
Haruhi raised her hand and said, "I will! I will!"
Kyon questioned her, saying, "Do you really know how to operate that thing? It's like you haven't even steered one."
Haruhi frowned and said, "I just wanted to steer that thing."
Brendan convinced Virgil and said, "I'll do it."
Kyon asked, "Are you sure you can pilot that thing?"
"Don't tell me what I can't do," replied Brendan.
"Wasn't that a Lost reference?" the surprised Kyon thought, eventually changing to a deadpan mood.
Ash, Iris, Cilan, Itsuki, and Virgil rode on the green helicopter while Haruhi, Kyon, Mikuru, Yuki, and Brendan rode on the red one.
Both helicopters flew away, heading for the frozen dam.
As the green helicopter reached its destination, Iris was starting to shiver, muttering, "I don't like the cold."
The red helicopter, on the other hand, also arrived at the same destination, but this time, it's Mikuru who starts to shiver.
Both helicopters landed at the spot where Davey landed his own helicopter.
"I think that's Machine One!" Virgil said.
When everyone disembarked, he communicated Davey using his Xtransceiver and said, "Brother, I have arrived at the reservoir."
"Everything is fine in here," Davey replied, "Oh, never mind that. Your top priority is to keep the emergency power supply working."
"Roger!"
The group then rushed to the door leading to the dam's generators, which was frozen.
"I think it was frozen solid," said Kyon.
"No problem," replied Virgil, "Flareon, let's mobilize!"
He summoned a Flareon, commanding it, "Melt the ice with your Flamethrower!"
Flareon spouted fire from its mouth, thawing away all the ice.
Virgil attempted to open the door, but it was stuck.
Mikuru said, "I think it won't open."
"You're right, Mikuru," answered Virgil, "Glaceon and Umbreon, let's mobilize!"
Glaceon and Umbreon were also summoned.
"Use Icy Wind and Psychic to create a key!"
Glaceon fired an Icy Wind on a slot, the ice being controlled by Umbreon's Psychic to form a key.
Mikuru remarked, "That's very amazing!"
"Yeah, very amazing indeed," Kyon also commented.
Using the icy key formed by Psychic, Virgil unlocked the door. But when he tried to open, it was still stuck.
"I think it must be rusted," Haruhi said, pointing out on the rust forming out on some parts of the door.
"Good one," Virgil replied.
"Vaporeon, let's mobilize!" he exclaimed, sending out a Vaporeon.
"Use Water Pulse!"
Vaporeon fired a blue orb from its mouth that hit the door, immersing it in water and clearing all the rust away.
Ash and Virgil then proceeded to slide the door slowly as the group made their entrance inside the dam.
"It's dark in here," Mikuru said.
"That's probably because of the power outage," replied Virgil, "Everyone except for Umbreon, return!"
Glaceon, Vaporeon, and Flareon were recalled, excluding Umbreon, of course.
"Use Flash, Umbreon!"
The ring in the Moonlight Pokemon's forehead flashed as the group proceeded down a stairway.
Upon arriving at the dam's power generators, Virgil attempted to turn on its levers, but nothing happened.
"The backup power supply won't function," he said, much to the dismay of both Ash and Kyon, "The battery is too weak to function."
Virgil rushed off, leaving Kyon wondering, "I wonder what Virgil's doing."
Haruhi said, "I think Virgil's gonna use a Jolteon."
"Great thinking," Virgil said to Haruhi, "Jolteon, let's mobilize!"
Virgil's Jolteon was being summoned.
Kyon thought, "Good guess, Haruhi."
"Kyon, Jolteon is obviously an Electric-type. What were you thinking?"
"Jolteon, use Thunderbolt on the battery!"
The Electric-type Pokemon fired a bolt of electricity on the battery, leading to Ash and Brendan both deciding to help him out.
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking, Ash?"
"I think I am, Brendan."
"Quick, Pikachu. Use Thunderbolt!"
Brendan summoned Eelektross and instructed, "Eelektross, use Thunderbolt as well!"
Eelektross and Pikachu fired away their Thunderbolts at the generator's battery.
"Alright, that's enough," Virgil said, causing Jolteon, Pikachu and Eelektross to stop firing their attacks.
He then proceeded back to the levers, switching them on. The electrical power was already restored.
"I think the elevator can move now. The next thing we need to do is to rescue my brother and his Pokemon."
Davey and his Stoutland arrived at the control room. That was when one of the staff showed up, entering from the nearby elevator.
"I'm from the Pokemon Rescue Squad. Are you injured?"
"No. There noises from the basement, so I had to check them out, however, the blackout had suddenly started. . . . . "
"Noises from the basement?" Davey thought.
The group went back outside, only to meet up with a wild Cryogonal.
"Is that the Cryogonal that froze this place?" asked both Mikuru and Kyon.
Ash scanned his Pokedex at the wild Cryogonal and it said, "Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokemon. They are born in snowy sky clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals for capturing their prey."
The wild Cryogonal immediately fired an Ice Beam, causing the group to rush away. However, Haruhi was still standing.
"Haruhi, get out of there!" Kyon exclaimed, dragging Haruhi away from the incoming Ice Beam.
The latter responded, "But I want to catch one of the Cryogonal!"
"But we must put safety as our first priority, remember?"
"Yeah, right."
Cilan said to Virgil, "We must separate to fend off the Cryogonal."
"Good idea, Cilan," Haruhi replied, "But we don't have any Pokemon on hand."
Brendan said to Haruhi, bringing out two Poke Balls, "Here, you and Mikuru team up with Ash and his friends."
"But I . . . " Mikuru muttered.
"I haven't seen you battling outside of the mock Pokemon contest, so I suggest that you memorize the attacks that the Pokemon I lend to you already knows. It is a Skarmory, and it knows the moves Steel Wing, Spikes, Air Slash, and Rock Slide. Just relax, and don't let your nervousness bother you. If you forget the attacks, I'll take cover."
Mikuru shed slightly a tear and said, "Uh, ok" as Brendan lent her a Poke Ball.
"Virgil, you must go and help your brother!" said Iris.
"But that would-" muttered Virgil.
"Don't worry about us," said Ash, "We'll put safety as our top priority."
"Got it, Ash," answered Virgil, "I'm counting on all of you!"
"Roger!"
The wild Cryogonal attempted to fire its Ice Beam at the rushing Virgil, but was halted by Ash, saying, "Cryogonal, we're going to battle you. Pignite, I choose you!"
Ash summoned his Pignite.
The wild Cryogonal started the battle by firing another Ice Beam.
"Pignite, intercept it with Flamethrower!"
Ash's Pignite blew a trail of flames from its nose, melting the Ice Beam and hitting Cryogonal at the same time. A cloud of steam immediately appeared after the attack hit.
However, three Cryogonal appeared as the smoke cleared away.
"Now's your cue, Mikuru and Haruhi," Brendan said as he sent out a Magmortar.
"Electivire, go!"
"Skarmory, uh, go!"
Haruhi and Mikuru sent out the Pokemon loaned over to them, namely, Electivire and Skarmory, respectively.
"Uh, Skarmory, use Rock Slide," Mikuru said in a nervous tone.
Several boulders appeared all over the three Cryogonal, hitting all three of them. However, they all managed to get up.
"Electivire, use Fire Punch!"
"Magmortar, use Fire Blast!"
The three Cryogonal spun using Rapid Spin, causing Mikuru to panic as the three Pokemon charged after her.
"Mikuru, you're supposed to command Skarmory an attack, not to just simply retreat!"
The group then proceeded to follow Mikuru as they ended up retreating for Virgil. Skarmory and Electivire ended up catching up to them without continuing to attack the Cryogonal, while Magmortar was recalled.
Virgil was at a similar encounter with two Cryogonal when he suddenly noticed Mikuru running after him, with Ash, Haruhi, and the others catching up to her.
"Virgil!" Ash shouted.
"There are three more?" Virgil thought.
Haruhi said, "That means there are five Cryogonal in total."
"Everyone from Team Eevee, let's mobilize!"
Virgil sent out Leafeon, Umbreon, Espeon, Vaporeon, and Glaceon all at once.
"All of you, try to fend off the Cryogonal!"
All of Eevee's evolutionary forms unleashed their attacks. However, the five Cryogonal blocked them with a combined Light Screen.
"What was that move?" Kyon asked.
Yuki replied, "Light Screen."
"Miss Nagato, do you have an idea what that move is?"
Yuki answered in a monotone voice, "Light Screen is a move that reduces damage dealt from Special moves like Flamethrower for up to 50%."
While the battle was ongoing, Virgil's Eevee suddenly used Dig, burrowing down to the ground.
Davey and his Stoutland were at the control room's basement, spotting a Cryogonal that got stuck on several of the pipes.
"Was it stuck there the whole time?" he thought to himself.
"Darmanitan, let's mobilize!"
Davey proceeded to summon his Darmanitan.
"Help this Cryogonal out by using Superpower!"
Using Superpower, Davey's Darmanitan bent some of the pipes, enabling Cryogonal to leave safely. That was when Virgil's Eevee showed up, burrowing from a hole.
Davey thought, "Could that be. . . . . . "
Ash, Haruhi, Virgil, and the rest of the group were still on the onslaught with the five wild Cryogonal.
"We'll try to use some moves to clear up a path," said Virgil, "Ash, Haruhi, you and your friends must get to safety for the moment."
"Huh?"
"Just go!" replied Virgil, "Team Eevee, let's start the attacks!"
"Hold on a sec!"
The group heard a voice from behind them, with Virgil turning around, wondering who said that.
It was Davey, along with his Stoutland and Darmanitan along with Virgil's Eevee.
"Brother, why is my Eevee with you?"
"Your Eevee came to the rescue thanks to its Dig."
The five wild Cryogonal were about to unleash each of their Rapid Spin when Davey responded and said, "Cryogonal, your friend is right here with us."
The Cryogonal that Davey rescued showed up behind Darmanitan, eventually reunited with its friends.
Davey explained, "One of the Cryogonal was inside the pipes on the control room's basement, but then, it got stuck there, attempting to get out. Its friends thought that it was captured, and so. . . . . . "
Haruhi added, ". . . . . . . they froze the dam, desperate to save it."
"How did you know tha- . . . . ."
Kyon then sighed and muttered, "Yeah, right."
Ash said, "We're very sorry, Cryogonal."
Virgil shouted, "Whenever your friend is at another problem, I'll be there!"
The six wild Cryogonal left off.
"Well done, Virgil," Davey said, "You have already grown up."
"I was thinking about that all along," Virgil replied.
Davey laughed cheerfully.
"But I'm actually very happy."
Ash and Haruhi both approached Virgil and said, "We're both glad for you, Virgil."
"All of you helped me out as well. Thanks," replied Virgil, "I also thank the SOS Brigade for that same purpose."
Virgil's Eevee showed up in front of its Trainer, right beside Ash.
"I have to thank Eevee too," Virgil said to the group, proceeding to approach Eevee, "You have given help to your friends, protected them, and rescued them thanks to Dig. In short, you are still fine the way you are."
Eevee was moving both of its ear flaps in a cheerful mood as it was carried by Virgil.
Virgil continued, "Then that means, Team Eevee is officially complete!"
Davey said, "Now that the problem is already solved, we need to make sure the reservoir is at its normal state. And after that, our mission is accomplished."
"I agree," Virgil said.
While Flareon was preparing its Flamethrower, Eevee touched it with its paw as it used Helping Hand to give Flareon's attack a boost as it melted away all of the ice.
Kyon asked Yuki, "What is Eevee doing with Flareon?"
"Eevee used a move called Helping Hand," Yuki replied, "It raises the power of the partner Pokemon's move in a double or triple battle."
"Does it work on single Pokemon battles?"
"No."
Ash's Pignite, Brendan's Magmortar, and Davey's Darmanitan all used their Flamethrowers to melt away the ice. Electivire and Skarmory also helped clear away the ice with Fire Punch and Slash, respectively. The latter two were eventually recalled as the dam was already back in its normal state.
The group then went back to the Pokemon Rescue Squad's headquarters that late afternoon, where Ash, Haruhi, and the rest of the group decide to bid their farewells to Virgil, Davey, and their father.
"Ash, you're participating in the Unova League too?"
"Yes," Ash replied to Virgil's question, "In fact, we're currently heading for Vertress City."
"Looks like we'll be meeting again," Virgil said, much to the surprise of Ash, Iris, Kyon, and Cilan.
Virgil and Davey's father continued, "Virgil will be coming too, in the Unova League, that is."
Virgil himself added, "As part of my rescue training, I battled in several Gyms in my journey until recently. The Unova League will mark the end of it."
Kyon said to Ash, "I think you will earn yourself a rival now."
Iris explained to Kyon, "But that's not the first time that Ash has had a rival."
"He has a lot of them?"
"Not to mention, there's a lot of refreshing and vibrant flavors coming out should Ash and Virgil face off in the Unova League," Cilan added.
"I'm so getting fired up for this!" Ash exclaimed, "Virgil, I'm not holding back once we meet in the battlefield."
"So am I," said Virgil.
"Best wishes!" Ash shouted out to Virgil as he, Haruhi, and his friends made their farewells to Virgil, Davey, and their father.
On the road to Vertress City:
"Too bad there wasn't any strange phenomena in the reservoir when we got there," Haruhi muttered.
Kyon replied, "At least we managed to help Virgil out on his mission to rescue his brother and fend off the Cryogonal temporarily."
"Well, yeah. I guess you are right," Haruhi said, apparently thinking of something.
The group is now heading closer to Vertress City, with Ash, Haruhi, and friends making a promise to meet up with Virgil once again.
But Ash is not the only one in the group who is planning to join the Unova League . . . . . . .
On the next chapter:
The group has finally arrived in Vertress City, the venue of the Unova region's very own Pokemon League tournament. Brendan reveals something that would actually be a surprise to Kyon. Unbeknownst to Haruhi, her powers are activated as she childishly wishes to join the Unova League. What are the other things that will happen? Find out in the next chapter of The Best Wishes of Haruhi Suzumiya!
References in this chapter:
* Top Gun: "You can therefore be my wingman anytime."
* Kingdom Hearts: Virgil comments that Cilan sounds like Riku.
- Makes sense, since Mamoru Miyano voiced both Riku and Cilan.
* Bananas In Pyjamas: Ash and Brendan quote the first two lines of B1 and B2's main catchphrase.
* Lost: "Don't tell me what I can't do."
- Kyon even manages to point out the said reference.
Author's notes #2:
In the original episode this chapter is based on, Virgil's Vaporeon is shown using BubbleBeam at one point. Because Vaporeon does not learn BubbleBeam outside of Generation I using any method of learning it, this chapter shows Virgil's Vaporeon using Water Pulse instead.
I'm thinking of what Pokemon Brendan should lend over to Haruhi in the next chapter, which will be the first to cover up the episodes in the Unova League arc. If possible, PM me for any suggestions. I wouldn't allow legendary Pokemon though.