Well, this is disheartening.

Dx: What?

RDF1: No one's reviewed, and only one person as favorited and subscribed to the alert list for this fic. No offense, because I thank you Cyber Drakonian, but I really thought more would read this. Oh well, let's see how a second chapter can help.

Dx: Okay, go for it!

Disclaimer: Don't own anything. Again, Team Go-Getters is from Endevorer, so he owns this version of them.

Apology: I was a little hasty in saying this had no connection with Sky Explorers. After playing through the Special Episode 5 to the end, I actually saw Dusknoir redeem himself. Not to mention I found myself forgiving his betrayal to Piplup and Grovyle in the challenge of saving the future. So, that's it in a nutshell, Special Episode 5 counts for this story.

(Chapter Begin)

(Recap)

"Guildmaster Wigglytuff!" shouted Diglett, "The client has arrived! I repeat: Blaze the Blaziken has arrived!"

"Send him down immediately," responded the Guildmaster.

So, Infernape moved out of the way as a Blaziken descended the latter down to the lower level of the Guild and stopped in the middle of the gathered group.

"Hello," said Blaze, "I am the one who has asked for Team Go-Getters and Team Pokepals' assistance on an assignment I have."

(Recap End)

"What kind of assignment is it?" asked Meganium.

"The 'World Threatening' kind," replied Blaze, "I will need both Team Go-Getters and Team Pokepals for this assignment."

"We're right here!" replied Meganium and Infernape.

"Good, prepare to split up, for we're going in four separate teams," finished Blaze, before heading back up the ladder.

After Infernape and Empoleon got ready, they met at the Crossroads with Team Go-Getters and the BSS Squad.

"Alright, here's how the teams will break down: Charmeleon, you and Overgrow, Sceptile, will make a team. You're destination is Quicksand Cave. There, Mesprit is guarding the Zap Plate, a special item that boosts Electric type attacks. Torrent, you will go it alone in Steam Cave. There, Uxie will be waiting for you with the Stone Plate. Meganium and Infernape, you two will head out to Crystal Crossing, Azelf will be there with the Flame Plate. Empoleon, Wartortle, you both will join me at Treeshroud Forest. There, the Draco Plate is unguarded and needs to be recovered quickly."

Torrent the Swampert was the first to leave. He quickly headed out to Steam Cave, with a selected few items of his choice with him.

Next, Meganium followed Infernape to Crystal Crossing, to hopefully get there in time.

Then, Charmeleon followed Overgrow to Quicksand Cave, albeit a bit reluctantly since he was at a type disadvantage.

Finally, Blaze, Empoleon, and Wartortle were left.

"I just have one question before we go," spoke up Wartortle.

"What's that?" asked Blaze.

"Why did you ask specifically for us to be on your team?" asked Wartortle, "Two water types with a fire type? It would have been much better if Empoleon or myself went with one of the other groups, and have one of them join Swampert. Isn't this a little one-sided?"

"I called both of you for this mission not just for each of your reputation on your Islands, but also because you are both Human-turned-Pokemon," said Blaze.

"My vision!" said Empoleon.

"Yes," said Blaze, "I know of your Dimensional Scream. That is another reason I asked you to join me. We may be able to get more information with your ability as we go along. Let's head out to Treeshroud forest."

So, Blaze the Blaziken, Wartortle, and Empoleon arrived at Treeshroud forest. They entered cautiously, because even though they were all high-level, the Monster Houses could still easily overwhelm them.

As they headed on the path through the trees, random Pokemon would pop out in twos and threes and sometimes individually, though it wasn't much of a problem yet. When they were but a few dozen yards from the clearing where the Time Gear was, as Empoleon remembered, Blaze suddenly stopped and motioned for the other two to mimic him.

"I sense there's a Monster House ahead," said Blaze.

"We can handle it," said Empoleon, "As long as we can separate them into three small groups, we can handle them."

"Okay, here's the plan," said Blaze, turning around, "I'll head into the trees to get a better view. You two be prepared hold them off until I attack, alright?"

Wartortle and Empoleon nodded. Blaze jumped up into the trees and carefully gazed the area, before signaling them to spring the trap. The moment they both entered the clearing, about 15 Pokemon jumped down from the trees. Among them were Vespiquen, Houndoom, Alakazam, Kirlia, and even Ninetales were in the mix.

"Ready?" asked Wartortle, focusing an Ice Punch into his left hand.

"Set?" replied Empoleon, preparing Steel Wing with his right.

"GO!!" shouted both of them, knocking out a Vespiquen and an Alakazam out of the way.

They were holding their own, until two Houndoom were left. They suddenly howled, and another two dozen Pokemon warped in, being called by Houndoom's Beat Up. Empoleon and Wartortle back up a couple of steps, seeing these new Pokemon were at full strength and they were a bit battle worn. Luckily for them, Blaze jumped down as well and started using Fire Punch and Blaze Kick, knocking them down like bowling pins, as that was what the two Human-turned-Pokemon closely related that two. When all the Pokemon were defeated or scared off, Blaze turned to them.

"Not bad," said Blaze, taking out two Oran Berries from his bag and tossing them to the water Pokemon, "But you should've remembered Houndoom's Beat Up call. Next time, don't let that happen."

"Then why did you!" demanded Empoleon.

"Because I wanted the experience," replied Blaze simply, before he continued walking towards the clearing up ahead.

Swampert cleared Steam Cave with little difficulty, thanks to his level and experience. He found Uxie waiting for him with the Stone Tablet in hand.

"Thank you for waiting," said Torrent, "I'll take this back to Blaze now."

"Thank YOU for all your help, Torrent," said Uxie, "Make sure HE doesn't get summoned by the wrong people, because he'll take it the wrong way and turn on this world."

"I'll do what I can," promised Torrent, before another voice rang out.

"Sad to say, I'm taking that for the Boss, Torrent. You're not going anywhere with that Tablet," said Rhyperior, walking into the clearing, having followed Torrent up the cave.

"We'll see about that," said Torrent, getting into a defensive position.

The battle atop the Steam Cave was about to begin.

After many floors and a few Monster Houses, Charmeleon and Overgrow made it through Quicksand Cave. There they found Mesprit looking out over the lake, before turning to them.

"Thank you for reaching this point," said Mesprit, "I shall leave this Zap Plate in your hands."

A thunderbolt shot out, before Overgrow could grab the Tablet. All three turned to see Electivire with electricity running through his hands and tails.

"Master Garchomp will be receiving that Tablet, Overgrow. You know how impatient he gets!" said Electivire.

Charmeleon and Sceptile got into battle positions; ready to battle an extremely powerful Electric Type. However, with him at a disadvantage, being in a ground cave, they had a better shot at winning.

It didn't take long for Infernape and Meganium to get through Crystal Crossing, Infernape having been there many times before for missions and all. However, when they arrived, Magmorter was already there, threatening Azelf to hand over the Flame Plate.

Infernape, with his speed, got in front of Magmorter and used Mach Punch to send him flying.

"We won't let you get this tablet!" shouted Infernape.

"That's right!" said Meganium, joining Infernape.

(AN1)

Magmorter just laughed.

"They send a Fire and Grass type to battle me? That's just perfect," boasted Magmorter, thinking the battle already won.

"That's what you think!" shouted Infernape.

Magmorter turned his right arm into a cannon and let loose a Flamethrower at Meganium. Infernape moved in front of her and used Mach Punch to hit the ground in front of them, bring up a boulder as a shield. Meganium then jumped up and let loose an Energy Ball at Magmorter. Magmorter dodged, and brought up a Thunder Punch at Meganium. She dodged it just in time before letting loose Magical Leaf at close range, knocking Magmorter back a bit. Infernape used his speed to run across the wall sideways monkey style and bringing down a Brick Break to Magmorter. Magmorter countered with a Fire Punch, the two forces echoing through the cave, allowing dust and pebbles to fall down from the ceiling. Meganium used Vine Whip to jump into the air, falling down at an accelerating rate, body-slamming Magmorter into the ground. She then jumped off and landed on the ground with tremendous force, letting loose and Earthquake. Infernape jumped up in time and came back down with a Mach Punch directly into Magmorter's gut. Magmorter backed off a bit upon getting up.

"You think this is over? LAVA PLUME!!" shouted Magmorter, unleashing a massive fire attack, hitting both of them and knocking them out.

Magmorter walked past them, to attempt yet again to get the Flame Plate. A Vine Whip wrapped around his leg, stopping him. Meganium slowing got up, using Synthesis to regain her strength back and let loose a Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm at close range. An explosion ensued.

Meanwhile, back at Steam Cave, Swampert was battling hard against Rhyperior, the type advantage giving him the edge. Swampert back up a coupled of steps and jumped up, coming down with a Hammer Arm attack. Rhyperior countered with his own Hammer Arm. The shockwaves set off ripples in the lake that spooked the Illumise and Volbeat. Rhyperior took the open shot and fired a series of Rock Blasts, knocking Torrent back. Rhyperior followed up with Stone Edge and Megahorn. Torrent summoned the water from the lake in a Surf attack to protect himself from the Stone Edge and used Focus Blast to force back Rhyperior.

The battle was tiring, but neither one was ready to give up. Torrent launched a Hydro Cannon at the same time Rhyperior released a Rock Wrecker. The attacks collided, an explosion engulfing both combatants.

Electivire charged in with a Thunder Punch at Sceptile, who dodged and used Bullet Seed to stop Electivire long enough for Charmeleon to use Flamethrower, dealing a good amount of damage. Electivire unleashed a Thunderbolt, shocking both of them and used Iron Tail to knock both of them back. Charmeleon struggled to get up, not backing down for a moment and let loose a Fire Spin to trap Electivire, giving time for Sceptile to recover and use Leaf Blade on Electivire. Electivire broke free of the Fire Spin in time to use Iron Tail to block Leaf Blade. He then used Zap Cannon at point blank range, knocking Sceptile out of the fight.

"NO!" shouted Charmeleon, getting angry at Electivire.

Alakazam was meditating near Elder Whiscash's pond when he felt a tremor. He opened his eyes in time to see Luminous Cave light up and sent a beam of energy off into the distance.

"Wonder what that's about?" asked Whiscash.

"I have an idea, but until Team Go-Getters return, I won't be able to voice it with certainty." replied Alakazam.

So, both them and the others in Town Square were left wondering where the light was going and whom it was going to?

Back in the cave, Charmeleon's anger was peaking and he couldn't hold his power back much longer, until a light enveloped him. When the brightness died down, Charmeleon's shape grew, expanding. His tail lengthened while the single horn on his head separated into two. Finally, wings appeared on his back as the light died down, revealing Charizard.

Charizard let out a ROAR as his power increased. Using his wings, he flew fast around Electivire, sending Flamethrowers and Fire Spins to distract him. He then flew up above Electivire, his body enveloping in flames. He let gravity take over as he dive-bombed Electivire in a Blast Burn, causing an Explosion.

Blaze, Wartortle, and Empoleon entered the clearing, with nothing between them and the Draco Plate. Blaze suddenly tensed up moments before Garchomp rose up from the ground, having used Dig to get through the Dungeon with little trouble.

"Hello, Blaze," said Garchomp, smirking evilly, "What brings you here?"

"Not much," replied Blaze, a cocky smile on his face, "Thought I'd check out the area, heard the Time Gear here was replaced by an even more Sacred Tablet. See if I could take a look, ya'know?"

"You and I both know only one pokemon will be taking that tablet, and we both know who," said Garchomp.

"Couldn't be you," said Blaze sarcastically, "Last I checked, you didn't need a Draco Plate."

"Let's get this over with already!!" shouted Empoleon, his patience worn thin.

He charged in with Steel Wing, only to be blocked with a Dragon Claw.

"Didn't your elders teach you it's not nice to interrupt WHEN POKEMON ARE TALKING!!" shouted Garchomp, bringing up a second Dragon Claw. It never connected, as an Ice Beam from Wartortle forced Garchomp to back off from Empoleon. Empoleon then charged with a Drill Peck, with Wartortle using Water Pulse right behind him. Garchomp used Dragon Pulse to stop Empoleon, only for his target to tilt to the right when taking the hit, allowing Water Pulse to connect.

"TAKE THIS!!" shouted Garchomp, recovering quickly, "DRAGON RUSH!!"

Wartortle stepped out of the way allowing Blaze's Flamethrower to knock Garchomp off his course. Empoleon fired an Ice Beam aside Wartortle and both connected for critical damage. Garchomp used Earthquake to knock everyone off their feet, and used Dig to head underground to hide. When Blaze got back up, Empoleon was launched into the air when Garchomp came out from under him. Empoleon recovered from the hit by using a combination of Drill Peck and Steel Wing, blocking his next Dragon Claw and getting multiple hits with Steel Wing. Garchomp got up, only to be met with and Ice Punch by Wartortle, freezing him in place. Blaze got behind him and used Blaze Kick to send him into the air, freeing him from his icy prison.

Garchomp used Dragonbreath to stun Empoleon to the ground and following up with Dragon Claw on Wartortle, who tried another Ice Punch. After using Dragon Pulse to keep Blaze busy, he launched himself towards Empoleon with Giga Impact, intent on ending the Human-turned-Pokemon-from-the-Future's life.

(Chapter End)

I know this is short and all, but you gotta understand. I'm not gonna make ten minutes of each dungeon that in the games would usually take unless your next to the stairs every step of the way and wanted to get the dungeon over with as fast as possible.

AN1: You can just imagine a split-screen appearing, showing all 3 of the battle locations before continuing on with the current one.

Hopefully you have enjoyed this battle-filled chapter, hopefully enough to review, but whatever.

Until next chapter…

Later,

RDF1