"This is one intense battle as Kenpachi of the Elite Four holds his own." A battle was going on and one of the trainers was a scary looking man. He had black hair in strands sticking out and had a scar over his left side and an eyepatch over his right. He wore a black leather jacket with purple pants and black gloves. This was Kenpachi Zaraki.

"Oh man. This Kenpachi guy is immensely strong!" Ichigo said as he was watching the battle through a television.

Our heroes continue on their journey to Tenken City so Ichigo can win his fifth badge. At the moment, they stopped at a pokemon center in another town and enjoying some battle action.

"This isn't surprising. Kenpachi is one of the Elite Four." Rukia said. While all of them were watching the battle, Marill was roaming around the place and was going to start some crazy.

Pokémon!
It's a battle, win or lose
It's the friends you make, it's the road you choose
You've got the right stuff
So make your mind up
Find the courage inside of you
If you're strong you'll survive
And you'll keep your dream alive
Let the battle begin
Pokémon!
Be the best you can be
And find your destiny
It's the master plan
The power's in your hand
Pokémon!

(Ichigo's voice) Craziness of Search and Battle

"Poliwrath use Dynamic Punch!" Kenpachi said on the television. Poliwrath used a powerful punch and defeated a Metagross and that marked the end of the battle.

"Wow! He actually beat a Metagross and he seemed to have the disadvantage." Orihime said.

"That's one of the Elite four for you. They're among some of the strongest." Ichigo said. "It would be so great to actually have a battle against him. As they were all distracted by the television, Marill kept roaming around the pokemon center.

"Marill?" Marill looked up on a seat and saw a Meditite meditating and sitting next to the Meditite was a little girl with short pink hair and she looked like she wore a little maid-like outfit. Marill went up to Meditite and tried to get its attention to try and get it to play with Marill, but Meditite wasn't budging. Marill kept trying a few things until Marill grabbed Orihime's bag and placed it over Meditite to try and get its attention.

"Kenny!" The little girl called out and it turned out Kenny was actually Kenpachi of the Elite Four.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Yachiru. Are you ready to get going?" Kenpachi said.

"Yeah." Yachiru said. She wasn't really paying attention to what she was doing and grabbed Marill by mistake and placed it in her bag. Yachiru climbed up on his shoulder and the two of them left.

"That was an awesome battle." Orihime said and she saw her bag was upside-down and some stuff out. "Oh! Marill, are you playing around in my bag again? You're so silly." She said as she thought it was cute and straightened it out. All of them stepped outside for Rukia and Ichigo doing some training.

"Tauros use Iron Head." Ichigo said as Tauros charged at Dewgong.

"Dewgong use Brine." Rukia said. Dewgong shot out a stream of water, but Tauros pushed through and slammed against Dewgong.

"They're both really going strong." Orihime said and Chad nodded his head in agreement. Orihime felt movement going on around her bag.

"What's wrong?" Chad asked.

"It's probably just Marill getting all fussy." Orihime said as she opened up her bag and lifted Marill in her arms, but she was surprised when she saw it was a Meditite instead. "What?"

"Meditite!" Meditite jumped out of Orihime's arms and seemed ready for a battle.

"What's going on?" Ichigo said.

"That Meditite just came out of Orihime's bag?" Chad said.

"What was it doing in there?" Rukia said. Orihime was searching around her bag trying to find Marill and frantic.

"I thought it was Marill in there." Orihime said. "If Marill isn't in here, where's Marill?!"

…

Kenpachi

Kenpachi was walking through the town and he and Yachiru haven't noticed of what happened to Meditite yet.

"Look, Kenny. Look at all the pokemon!" Yachiru said.

"Let me know if you see someone strong worth battling." Kenpachi said. Yachiru felt something moved around in her bag.

"Medy, settle down in there." Yachiru said, but was surprised when she saw it open up and Marill came out.

"Marill?"

"Who are you?" Yachiru asked and got Kenpachi's attention. Marill jumped up out and seemed a little scared of them. "You're not Medy? Where's Medy?" Marill ran off because it wanted to go and find Orihime. Marill didn't watch where it was going and was about to get run over by a car. The driver tried to stop, but Kenpachi was able to get Marill out of the way in time.

"You should be more careful." Kenpachi said. "Yachiru, I told you to keep an eye on Meditite. How could you let this happen?"

"It's not like I meant it!" Yachiru said with an angry tone.

"Well, now we've got to go look for Meditite and find whoever this little one belongs to." Kenpachi said and got to work on finding Meditite.

…..

Orihime

As soon as Orihime realized Marill was missing, she was running through the entire city while holding Meditite.

"Marill!" Orihime called out. "Marill, where are you?!" Orihime was freaking out about the whole thing. The others were able to catch up her.

"Orihime, try to calm down. We'll find Marill." Ichigo said.

"I bet whoever Meditite belongs to, they must have taken Marill by mistake." Chad said.

"I know, but I'm worried about my poor Marill." Orihime said. "Who knows where Marill is? What if I never see Marill again?"

"Calm down." Ichigo said as he grabbed her by the shoulders. "Marill couldn't have gotten far. We just need to keep a clear mind and we'll find it."

"Marill have strong ears. If we keep calling out, Marill is sure to find us." Rukia said. "We just need to keep our eyes open."

"I hope you guys are right." Orihime said, but she can't bear the thought of not seeing any of her pokemon again.

…

Kenpachi

Once Kenpachi and Yachiru saw they had Marill by mistake, they were trying to find Marill's trainer and tried to find their Meditite.

"You see your trainer anywhere?" Yachiru asked as she rode on Kenpachi's shoulder and was holding Marill up. Marill looked around, but didn't see Orihime or any of the others around.

"It would help if we knew who your trainer was." Kenpachi said.

"Marill!" Marill was calling out to something. They thought it was Marill's trainer, but it was just pointing to an ice-cream truck.

"Ice-cream! Let's get some, Kenny! Come on! Come on! Let's get some." Yachiru said acting like she was all hyper jittery.

"No way. We need to keep looking." Kenpachi said and walked away from the truck, but while they were walking, Marill heard something. Marill jumped off and ran on its own. "Now where is it going?"

"Let's follow it." Yachiru said and Kenpachi agreed.

…..

The Park

Orihime and the others headed for the park to try and continue their search for Marill.

"Marill!" Rukia called out.

"Where are you?!" Ichigo called. All of them continued to call for Marill, but Orihime was sitting on a bench and seemed really upset.

"Where could Marill be? I'm starting to get scared something might have happened." Orihime said as she was on the verge of tears.

"Meditite!" Meditite reached up and cleared the tears away and was trying to make Orihime feel better.

"Thank you." Orihime said.

"Marill!" All of them heard Marill call. They all looked and saw Marill heading their way.

"Marill!" Orihime said as she was happy to see it again. Orihime got up and ran to Marill until Marill jumped into her arms. "I'm so glad that you're safe. I was so worried about you."

"Medy!"

"Meditite!" All of them saw Meditite run off and they were met with Yachiru and Kenpachi as Meditite jumped to Yachiru.

"So here's where you've been." Kenpachi said.

"I don't believe it!" Rukia said. "That's actually Kenpachi of the Elite Four. The one mastered fighting-types."

"And who are all of you? What were you doing with Meditite?" Kenpachi said. After they did some introductions, both sides explained everything that happened that led up to now. "I think I get it. Yachiru, you need to be more careful."

"I know. I get it." Yachiru said.

"So why are you two together?" Ichigo asked.

"Kenny and I've been together for a long time. He found me when I was all alone." Yachiru said.

"Eventually I decided to take her with me and we actually make a great team." Kenpachi said. "So I caught Meditite for her to have."

"That was nice. I'm just glad to have Marill back." Orihime said.

"Sorry for the mix-up." Yachiru said. "Is there any way we can do to show we are sorry?"

"I know." Ichigo said. "How about Kenpachi has a battle with me? I would love to face one of the Elite Four."

"Why would I do that? Are you even strong?" Kenpachi asked.

"I have four badges and I know my pokemon are strong." Ichigo said. "Trust me when I tell you that I don't back down from a battle no matter who it is." Kenpachi had a look in his eyes and saw one of determination and an unwavering spirit when faced with an overwhelming opponent.

"I do like that look in your eyes. You're on." Kenpachi said. The two of them faced each other for the battle. "Allow me to show you my partner. Go, Conkeldurr!" When it was released, the ground was breaking under it.

"Conkeldurr!"

"That pokemon is scary looking." Orihime said as Absol looked ready to battle.

"Conkeldurr? Golbat might have the advantage, but I think I need some real power." Ichigo said. "Sorry, Absol, but you're at a huge disadvantage. I think I only got one I can work with here. Palpitoad, let's go!"

"Palpitoad!"

"I'm ready if you are." Kenpachi said.

"Palpitoad, start out with Hydro Pump!" Ichigo said.

"Toad!" Palpitoad shot out the attack, but Conkeldurr crossed its stone slabs and was able to block the attack. No one was expecting that to happen.

"Is that all you got?" Kenpachi said. "If it is, you're done for. Conkeldurr use Rock Smash."

"Conkeldurr!" Conkeldurr tossed the slabs up and went on the attack.

"Counter with your Rock Smash." Ichigo said. Both of them used the same attack and smashed against each other, but Conkeldurr was stronger and hit Palpitoad. Palpitoad slid against the ground and Conkeldurr caught the slabs. "Can you still battle?" Palpitoad was able to get back on its feet. "That's right. Don't quit no matter what."

"Hahah! I like your spirit kid. Battling is all about power and fighting spirit." Kenpachi said. "Sadly, it does have to end. Conkeldurr use Bulk Up." Conkeldurr focused its power and its muscles grew. "Now use Dynamic Punch!"

"Conkeldurr!" Conkeldurr focused some power around its fist and gave Palpitoad a powerful punch that it was sent flying behind Ichigo and taken out.

"Palpitoad, no!" Ichigo shouted as he ran to Palpitoad's aid. "Oh man. I can see why he's one of the Elite Four. He's crazy strong."

"Kenny never loses." Yachiru said as she climbed back on Kenpachi. "Is it time we get going?"

"Yeah. We got Meditite back. So long." Kenpachi and Yachiru left and leaving all of them amazed at Kenpachi's power.

"Kenpachi certainly is a strong one." Chad said.

"You can say that again. Oh well. We got Marill back and I got to battle him." Ichigo said.

"Yeah. I'm glad everything worked out." Orihime said. As Kenpachi and Yachiru were leaving the town, Kenpachi was thinking of Ichigo. The battle might have been short, but he got a strong sense of his power.

"Ichigo? He's a strong one. I'm looking forward to when we battle again." Kenpachi said.

….

The Pokemon Center

"Orihime, I'm glad you're back." Nurse Joy said as Ichigo and the others made it back. "I heard you're looking for a talent star to compete in. There's one happening in Vereer Town, the next town over."

"Really?! That's great!" Orihime said.

"I see where this is going and you're going to win that medal." Rukia said and the boys were in agreement.

"Thanks and that's what I'm going to do." Orihime said.

After getting Marill back and meeting Kenpachi, Orihime is all set to take on the Pokemon Talent Star in Vereer Town. Will she be able to win her first star medal? I guess you'll just have to wait and see.

To Be Continued….