Admittedly, this chapter is more of a filler/ wrapping up chapter. But to be honest, I think the next couple of chapters will be. We need some lighthearted fun chapter after that last one. I have some interesting ideas that aren't as dramatic or action-y. And could be great for character development. And alos, I've shown that some chapters will be set aside to just have a friendly Pokemon battle. (I mean, this IS Pokemon after all.)

"Are you sure you're okay?" Marinette asked him

"Well, my back hurts like hell and I think I've lost one of my nine lives. But I still got eight left." He smiled his usual smile "But I think I'll be fine though."

"Good." Marinette and Adrien detransformed before they left. As they walked down to the bottom of the tower, Korrina had some things to say.

"You know I'm not going to tell anyone, right?"

"Yeah." Marinette answered "We believe you."

"Yo, we just changed time. And I'm not so sure about you, but I think that's really awesome!"

"Yeah it is."

Tikki and Plagg stayed silent on the trip. They didn't want Korrina knowing too much about how their powers worked. Marinette and Adrien seemed to understand that and didn't bother to talk to them too much.

"You know, I think this was a MEOWvelous adventure. Especially since I got to be held by M'Lady."

"Adrien," Marinette responded calmly "You're Torracat is showing."

"I know." He smirked "But I'm sure the PURRincess loves it."

Marinette laughed a bit. "Don't push your luck. You died earlier."

"Point taken."

As they finally made it to the bottom, Korrina stopped and smirked. "Hey Adrien." He turned toward her. "How about we have a battle."

"Me?" Adrien laughed "I may be a superhero, but as a trainer, I'm not exactly what you'd call a champion."

"Yeah, but I saw the way that you and your Pokémon interacted at my skate rink. You have potential." Adrien seemed to consider this "Plus, don't you think knowing more battle techniques would suit you well in the field."

He thought about that. He had a Torracat, and his name is Torracat. Maybe he could actually use Torracat in the field. Not like using Pokémon assistants was against any rules of being a superhero. Plus, Bubbler used his Premarina.

Then he thought of Marinette. She was amazing in her fight against Chloe. Such confidence and skill. She was truly amazing. And now more than ever, he was more interested in keeping up with her. He's content with being second best, and he'll fully admit that if there was a leader of two, it'd be her. But he also didn't want to seem like a sidekick. He was her equal, and he wanted to show her how much he'd do for her. He also kind of owed it to her after the risk he just took.

"I'm in." He said confidently

Nino and Alya laughed as they got back and told them what Adrien was planning on doing. "Pretty boy, facing off against Korrina. It's not going to happen."

"Nope, he's doing it." Marinette confirmed

Adrien had explained most of the story to them. He left out a few details (like the fact they THEY are Ledyba and Torracat). But essentially he said that he was brought there by both Ledyba and Torracat. Therefore they thought that Torracat and Adrien were in the same place at the same time. But any questions they could've had were shot down by the sheer hilarity of Adrien actually having a battle. He just wasn't that type.

Marinette decided she'd ref. It was only fair cause he did last time. The two got prepared for battle.

"You know, this isn't going to technically be a gym battle."

"I know." Adrien stated "I'd prefer it that way."

"One on one?" Marinette called out. Both sides agreed. "Then battle begin!"

"Lucario! Let's go?" She suddenly sent Lucario out on the field. This automatically caused Adrien's eyes to open wide. His original strategy was to use Dedenne who could attack with a Fairy Type move. But now he has to worry about Lucario's Steel type and Bone Rush. Korrina's Lucario was famous for not only its moveset, but the fact it can Mega Evolve. Which seemed to also prove to be a problem. How was he supposed to overcome that? Then he thought of someone who at least stood a chance.

"Torracat, come on out!" He calls out Torracat, who is surprisingly ready to go. But the Pokémon is still taken back a bit against its opponent.

"Surprised I choose Lucario, huh?" She smirked "Did you think I was going to go easy on you? If you really wanna get stronger than you need to be challenged. But I think you already know that."

Adrien realized that she was right. He looked to her a smiled. "Then let's do this!"

Both Alya and Nino, who were watching from the sidelines, were surprised at Adrien's sudden confidence. They were used to him being rather quiet, but he looked intense, and ready to go. A side they haven't seen from him.

"Lucario, Use Aura Sphere!" Korrina shouted and it was quick to pull off its first attack.

"Dodge!" Torracat actually dodges pretty easily. This surprised put a huge smile on his face. "Use Fire Fang!" He shouts and Torracat charges at Lucario, actually pulling off some damage on it. This gives Adrien a quick boost of confidence.

"Strike back with Power-Up Punch!" The attack hits hard, sending Torracat back. And, being a Pokémon not so used to pain, Torracat took allot of damage. Korrina called another attack "Aura Sphere!" Lucario shoots another Aura Sphere at it.

"Shadow Claw!" Torracat breaks the Sphere with Shadow Claw.

"Smart play!" Commented Alya excitedly from the sidelines.

Adrien suddenly realized why that made sense. Shadow Claw is a Ghost Type move, therefore it can used as defense against Aura Sphere. Adrien smiled as he realized he was getting the hang of this.

"Bone Rush!" The attack hits Torracat and it hits super effectively.

Adrien's mind rushes through thoughts and ideas. Is there any move he can use that Lucario is weak against? He then remembered that Lucario is a Steel Type which is weak to Fire. "Flamethrower!" The attack hits and actually deals allot of damage to Lucario. "That's it! We're getting the hang of this!"

"Aura Sphere!"

"Shadow Claw!" Once again the attack is blocked.

Korrina smiles at how he's getting the hang of it. But she still has no plans to give him the win. "Power up punch!"

"Shadow Claw!"

Both attacks hit the opponent. But Torracat takes more damage. Adrien suddenly realizes that the same defense strategy isn't going to work against Power-up punch because Lucario can just punch somewhere that isn't the claws.

"Flamethrower!" Adrien calls out

"Bone Rush!"

Adrien is surprised that that is even possible to dodge that attack with a bone rush, but yet it is. Lucario takes its bone and puts it in front on it, and the flame literally split, completely missing Lucario. And as soon as the flames subside, Lucario hits Torracat with Bone Rush, giving it a hard enough hit to defeat it.

"Torracat is unable to battle. Which means Lucario is the winner. The match goes to Korrina." The ref called it.

Adrien runs up and kneels besides Torracat. "You okay?" It looks up at him and smiles "I'm sorry. I guess I'm not so good at this."

"Actually." Korrina chimes in "You said you don't battle much, right?"

"I never really had the time to go on a journey. I had modeling and other stuff to do."

"Taking that into consideration, you actually did REALLY good." She smiled sweetly

"I did?"

"Yeah, it's just that me and Lucario are a HARD match to win." She pridefully puts her arm on Lucario's shoulder.

"I'll do it one day." Adrien says, holding Torracat

"You will, eh?" Korrina questioned

"Yeah. Me and Torracat will get much better." Adrien was hopeful

"I'm sure you will." She stated "I can tell you and your Pokémon have a special bond."

"Well, I've had Dedenne since I was a little kid. Torracat and I have been through allot too. And Plagg." He turns to the Umbreon eating cheese on the bench "Well, you can say there's allot I can't do without him."

"I can tell it's a strong bond." She bends down and pets Torracat's head.

Marinette comes up and shakes his hair around. "You did great!"

Alya and Nino followed suit. "I didn't even know you had it in you, Dude!"

"That was great, blond-y." Alya smirked

The encouraging from the everyone meant allot. Adrien then turned his head to Korrina and smirked once more. "Now that you taught me how to battle, you ready to learn how to model?"

Korrina scratches the back of her head, almost blushing "We still doing that?"

"According to Natalie, I'm not leaving until I do."

"Sounds fair."

The magazine cover that issue had a sweet picture of two of them with their Pokémon. Korrina didn't look to prepared, but it didn't come out too bad. But Adrien hung it up on his wall. He almost never did that with any magazine. But he was proud of this one, and he wanted to remember it.