It's time for an intense battle, folks! Owen will be taking on a rogue Hawlucha, who is making life a little difficult for residents of Geosenge Town. Also, he caught a Tyrunt last chapter (but who really cares?), and he's going to be quite the interesting addition. Well, that's about it, so let's go!

Emboar-Man (guest): I guess we'll have to wait and see if Hawlucha is caught ;)

Beastmode456: I love Tyrunt, too! And he's definitely going to be a beast for Owen if/when he evolves

Guest: Team Grim is way more thought out than Team Solar. There were actually a few times where I forgot about Solar and just threw them into a random chapter, lol. And I may have something up my sleeve in regards to Owen's powerhouse, so I guess we'll just have to find out

MCMXCV: Amaura definitely will add some much needed confidence to Brooklyn's team, and Tyrunt will give Owen an absolute wrecking ball of a Pokemon

Owen's team

Frogadier, (m), level 23, Pound, Lick, Round, Quick Attack, Water Pulse*, Smokescreen*

Charizard, (m), level 70, Flamethrower, Dragon Claw, Seismic Toss, Blast Burn, Aerial Ace*, ?*

Butterfree, (f), level 34, Tackle, Silver Wind, Psybeam, Gust, Poison Powder*, Sleep Powder*

Pikachu, (m), level 23, Thundershock, Quick Attack, Thunderbolt, Nuzzle, Electro Ball*, Double Team*

Tyrunt, (m), level 24, Tackle, Stomp, Stealth Rock, Bite

"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Tyrunt," Owen said to his four Pokemon as Tyrunt was released from his Pokeball. Once he materialized from the light, Tyrunt looked around at his teammates in confusion before turning to face Owen. Even though he met Charizard and Frogadier the day before, Tyrunt still felt uncomfortable around them.

"Runt," the prehistoric dinosaur muttered as he looked back at his new teammates. Charizard and Butterfree waved, Pikachu nodded, and Frogadier hopped over to Tyrunt and patted him on the back with a smile, making Tyrunt happy.

"It's good to see they're getting along," Cindy stated as she, Eddy, and Brooklyn all sat on the grass on Route 10, when Brooklyn suddenly stood up and grabbed the three Pokeballs on her belt.

"Come on out!" she shouted, releasing her three Pokemon from their Pokeballs. Fennekin, Smeargle, and Amaura appeared in front of Brooklyn and next to each other before Amaura received shocked looks from Fennekin and Smeargle. "This is Amaura, and she's going to be traveling with us," Brooklyn informed the two Pokemon, who didn't seem bothered by the ice type's presence.

"Now that that's out of the way," Owen started, withdrawing Butterfree, Pikachu, and Tyrunt, "let's head over to Geosenge. I heard it's a really nice place." The others nodded and rose to their feet as Brooklyn withdrew Smeargle and Amaura. Then, they walked down the road of Route 10 and voyaged in silence, looking around at the scenery as they progressed towards Geosenge Town.

After an hour of walking, they finally reached Geosenge Town, and Owen smiled excitedly as he and the others stepped into the town's borders. There weren't any roads like there were in Cyllage City, only dirt paths and grass. The buildings also had a simple feeling, as they were all made of wood with stone chimneys. In the middle of the tony town - that seemed more like a village, on a side note - were three large stones that were firmly planted into the ground.

"So that's the famous landmark everyone talks about," Cindy noted as Brooklyn took out her phone and captured the stunning image on her camera. "Well, let's keep going."

"Hold on, Cindy," Eddy told the older girl as he started walking towards the incredible sight. "We should enjoy our time in each of the towns we pass through. At this rate, Owen and Brooklyn would still qualify for the Kalos League and Grand Festival with two weeks to spare. Who knows, maybe one of them could catch a Pokemon here." As Eddy said that, a young boy that was working at the store in front of them walked over with a worried expression on his face.

"I couldn't help but overhear you're trying to catch Pokemon around this area, correct?" he quizzed, prompting Owen and Brooklyn to nod. "That's not going to happen. Lately, there's been this Pokemon roaming around these parts that steals from all of the people around here. Even our strongest trainers haven't been able to beat it in battle," the child informed both trainers.

"Really? How strong is this thing?" Brooklyn asked, intrigued by the idea of adding such a powerful Pokemon to her team.

"It hasn't lost," he iterated harshly, making Brooklyn flinch. "I suggest you don't battle it. Just move go to Shalour and find a Pokemon around there."

"Hold on, you said that the Pokemon's been stealing from people in the town, right? I'm totally up for helping out and stopping that thing!" Owen exclaimed as he pumped his fist in the air. Frogadier cheered along with Owen while Charizard nodded and crossed his arms across his chest.

"Really? That'd be great! That dang thing keeps stealing the food from the town market. If you go to the northwest area of the town, that's where it lives. But be careful, it's not afraid to attack, even if you or your Pokemon are injured."

"Thanks for the advice. Let's go," Brooklyn said to Owen, Eddy, and Cindy as she began charging towards the northwest area. The three others followed after her and anticipated their duel with the disruptive Pokemon.

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"Lucha," the Pokemon muttered as he laid back against a tree. He was camped out near the peak, where he was able to hide in the leaves, and he was chomping on an Oran Berry. There were a group of injured Yanma at the bottom of the tree and they were covered in cuts, dirt, and blood. A smug look spread across the Pokemon's face as he looked down at the unconscious Pokemon, knowing that his strength was increasing by the day.

"So where is this Pokemon?" a feminine voice asked, making the smug animal peer down from his hiding spot. A blonde haired girl and three other humans were walking around, and there was also a Frogadier, Fennekin, and Charizard with them.

"Haw," the Pokemon muttered to himself as he scanned Frogadier closely. The water type would certainly be an interesting challenge, though that was just speculation.

"Everyone, come on out!" Owen shouted as he tossed his three other Pokeballs into the air. Butterfree, Pikachu, and Tyrunt landed in front of Owen and looked around at the area before locking eyes with their trainer. "We need your help finding some rogue Pokemon, would you mind looking through the trees?"

"Fweeh/Pika/Runt!" the three Pokemon replied enthusiastically before running and flying off to all of the trees. Butterfree investigated the top area of each tree, Pikachu searched the branches, and Tyrunt looked around the base of each tree while the others waited. After watching his teammates fail to find the Pokemon, Frogadier decided to help. The water type looked up at a random tree and stared straight through the leaves, sensing the presence of the Pokemon.

"Luch," the untamed Pokemon grunted as he stared at Frogadier. Even though he knew Frogadier couldn't see him, the Pokemon jumped out of his hiding spot and landed on the ground in front of the group of trainers.

"Woah!" Owen shouted, falling over in shock. His three searching Pokemon all rushed to his side before lining up in front of him like a wall, which amused the Pokemon that had been causing so many issues in Geosenge.

"Hey, that's a Hawlucha!" Eddy shrieked in awe. "I've always wanted one! Owen, could you catch it for me?"

"Oh... I guess I don't want it then. I thought it would've been something more elegant than a fighting type," Brooklyn remarked, angering the wild Hawlucha.

"Eh, I don't know, Eddy. That Hawlucha doesn't look like it'd listen to you," the teen opined as he looked over the fighting and flying type. The wrestling Pokemon glared at the group, specifically Frogadier, but he didn't make a move.

"That's an understatement. I think Hawlucha would kill you," Cindy whispered to the youngest of the group, making Eddy frown. "But I've seen crazier things happen."

"Hawlucha, you need to leave the people of Geosenge Town alone," Owen told the wild Pokemon, who scoffed at the remark. "If you don't listen to reason, then we'll have to force you to stop." All five of Owen's Pokemon took battle stances, so Hawlucha did the same. "If I'm going to battle Hawlucha, I can't use Butterfree or Tyrunt because they aren't quick enough. I guess I'll go with Pikachu."

"Lucha!" Hawlucha shouted, pointing at Frogadier. Owen looked at the water type, who turned and nodded confidently. Frogadier then motioned for all of the other Pokemon to back up. They obeyed his wishes and moved back to Owen's side, setting the battlefield up for the two Pokemon. Hawlucha and Frogadier locked eyes, and the tension in the air could be felt by everyone.

"We'll go first. Frogadier, use Smokescreen!" Frogadier generated a ball of black smoke in his hand, and he threw it straight down, causing a cloud of smoke to surround him and Hawlucha. Suddenly, Owen snapped his fingers, and Frogadier hopped out of the smoke and he began to hum loudly. Before Frogadier could unleash his attack, Hawlucha launched himself into the air while his fist was glowing white, and he slammed it over Frogadier's head.

"Haw!" Hawlucha cried as he slammed Frogadier into the ground headfirst. The fighting type then landed on the ground and waited patiently for Owen and Frogadier to attack once again, and Owen cursed under his breath as Frogadier struggled to get back on his feet.

"Damn he's fast. Quick Attack, Frogadier!" Frogadier darted towards Hawlucha as a white light trailed his body, and he crashed into the smaller, yet bulkier Pokemon. The force of impact caused Hawlucha to skid back on his feet, but he was quick to strike back.

"Lu," he muttered as his wings began to glow white. Then, he began hitting Frogadier with his wings, and the evolved starter was hit softly into the air.

"Land on your hands and use Round!" Owen countered tactically. Frogadier did as he was told and performed a handstand before releasing a deafening cry that generated a wave of yellow energy.

"Lucha!" Hawlucha cried as he was crushed by the attack. The wrestling Pokemon was sent rolling across the grass, prompting Owen and Frogadier to perform a followup attack.

"Wow, that was awesome!" Cindy exclaimed while all of the Pokemon were cheering for Frogadier.

"Nice! Now use Water Pulse!" Frogadier hopped into the air as he formed a ball of water in his hands, and he chucked it at Hawlucha. Much to Frogadier's dismay, Hawlucha jumped up into a tree he had hit into and avoided the attack, and he managed to disappear from the agile frog's eyesight.

"Hawlucha!" Frogadier turned to see Hawlucha leaping off the top of a tree, and he spread his wings out. Then, almost as if he were a sack of bricks, Hawlucha dropped down and crushed Frogadier, causing a large cloud of dirt to shoot up. Hawlucha then hopped away as the cheers for Frogadier stopped, and the fighting type snickered at Frogadier, who was laying on the ground.

"Frogadier, can you keep going?" Slowly but surely, Frogadier pushed himself back up while his arms were shaking violently, stopping Hawlucha's silent laughter.

"Runt!" Tyrunt cheered as Frogadier looked up at Hawlucha weakly.

"Okay, use Water Pulse!" Owen commanded, knowing Frogadier didn't have much left in the tank. The water type quickly generated a large blue sphere of water and hurled it at his powerful opponent, but Hawlucha sprung into the sky to evade the attack.

"Hawlucha!" the wild Pokemon cried as he spread his wings and descend as if he were about to body slam Frogadier, who looked back at Owen quickly to see his reaction.

"Pound!" the teen cried, prompting Frogadier to wind his arm up while it started to glow white. Then, he whipped his arm forward and it collided with Hawlucha's body, and a large cloud of dust shot up in the air. Owen quickly ran to Frogadier's side once the dust settled, and he saw that both his Pokemon and Hawlucha were knocked out cold.

"That was such a great battle," Brooklyn complimented as Owen withdrew Frogadier back to his Pokeball.

"Thanks, Frogadier really battled well." Owen then turned to see Hawlucha struggling to get up, and he walked over to the wrestling Pokemon. Hawlucha looked up at Owen and flinched as he extended his hand, but he opened his eyes when he realized Owen was offering to help him up off the ground. Hawlucha gladly accepted the help, and Owen pulled him onto his feet.

"What's he doing?" Cindy asked Brooklyn and Eddy, both of whom shrugged in confusion.

"That was a great battle, Hawlucha, you're a really strong Pokemon," Owen complimented the rogue Hawlucha, who bowed at the compliment. "I want you to join my team. That way, I know you're not messing with people in Geosenge, and you can get even stronger! Whaddaya say?" Owen proposed as he pulled a Pokeball off his belt and it showed it to Hawlucha. The fighting and flying type looked over at Owen's four conscious Pokemon and then back at the grinning teen.

"Lucha," the wild Pokemon replied with a nod.

"Awesome! Go, Pokeball!" Owen flicked the Pokeball straight at Hawlucha and it sucked the Pokemon inside before wobbling left and right.

1...

2...

3...

Ping!

Slowly, Owen grabbed the Pokeball off the ground and grinned as he tossed it in the air, and Hawlucha appeared with his arms crossed and a stern expression on his face.

"Welcome to the team, Hawlucha."

And with that, Owen has acquired the sixth member of his team. Originally, he wasn't going to catch Hawlucha this chapter, but hey, it just felt right. So, Hawlucha is now a member of the squad, and that's about it. Till next time, peace out.

Next Chapter: Teaching Tyrunt Manners: After arriving in Shalour, Owen begins practicing for his third gym battle. While he's training, Tyrunt clashes with Hawlucha, forcing Owen to try and make Tyrunt calmer. Will he be able to reach through to Tyrunt?

Shalour Arc Chapters

Chapter 24: The Power of Aura

Chapter 25: Mastering Mega Evolution!

Chapter 26: Straying from the Pack

Chapter 27: Go Go Gogoat

Chapter 28: Forming an Alliance

Chapter 29: Mega Destruction