Calem's Alola Adventure

Chapter 22

By: Gandire Alea

A helicopter lands at the base of the Moone Altar. A door slides open and out descend Nanu, Acerola, Mallow, Ilima, and Calem. Calem, already keeping his distance from everyone, splits off from the group and ascends the stairs. Neither Ilima nor Mallow are open with their hostility, but he can still pick up on it. It's annoying, but it doesn't matter. The Ultra Beast come first.

He's halfway up the stairs when he calls out Noivern, "Dragon pulse!" The dragon pokemon deflects Celesteela who dives down from above. The Ultra Beast veers to the side and crashes into the surrounding cliffs.

Calem jumps off the staircase and onto Noivern's back as a fire blast scorches the space he was standing. Celesteela follows up the attack by using its arms like rockets to propel itself forward for giga impact. This guy's furious.

He clings to Noivern as they dodge by barrel rolling out of Celesteela's attack. Down below Acerola faces Pheromosa, Nanu fights Xurkitree, and Ilima and Mallow tag team against Nihilego. Calem grabs the beast ball at his side. Noivern can't fight and support me at the same time. "Kartana, psycho cut!"

Kartana disappears with its small size and a cut appears on Celesteela's side. Calem breaths out in relief. He wasn't sure if Kartana would obey his commands or turn on him. So beast balls have the same effects on Ultra Beasts as pokeballs do on normal pokemon.

"Kartana, night slash! Noivern, flame thrower!"

Flames douse Celesteela from behind as it tries to swat Kartana. Once the Ultra Beast focuses its attention on Noivern, "Vacuum wave!"

Celesteela ignores Kartana's attack and rams into Noivern.

It made targeting me a priority? Calem clings to the dragon pokemon as they tumble through the air. He trusts that his pokemon will regain balance and forces himself to look at Celesteela. From the glow being emit from its barrel like arm, It's preparing to use flash cannon. "Psy- psycho cu- cut!"

Kartana throws itself into the joints of Clelsteela's arms. The Ultra Beast cries out with a screeching voice and fires its attack in a random directions. A moment later, Ilima's Smeargle cries out.

Calem pats Noivern's neck, "Get ready for Draco meteor. Kartana, night slash!" Once his Ultra Beast has Clelsteela's attention, "Now!" Noivern gets a direct hit on Celesteela's back and sends the Ultra Beast crashing into the ground.

Mawile bursts from her premier ball with a rainbow light. As Mega-Mawile reaches the ground, "Brick break!" She lands atop of the Ultra Beast and smashes her two mouths onto its body.

Calem turns to the others once he's certain the battle is over. Acerola defeated Pheromosa and joined Ilima and Mallow to defeat Nihilego. Nanu defeated Xurkitree on his on his own and is reporting the situation.

Calem gets off Noivern's back as they land. Ilima grabs his collar and, "What are you trying pull?" Before Calem can answer, he adds, "Don't give me that! I know exactly what you're type is like. Why did you redirect the attack towards me?"

Acerola grabs Ilima's arm and says, "Calm down! That was obviously an accident."

"Don't defend this creep, Acerola! He's beneath someone of your stature."

Mallow points at Kartana. "I'm more curious about that. You caught an Ultra Beast! When were you going to tell us?"

Calem cups Ilima's hands with his own and twists them off his collar. Ilima hunches forward from having his joints manipulated and Calem throws him aside. He pats down his shirt while saying, "The pokemon I train-" He whips his head to the side, "Noivern, dragon pulse!" The dragon pokemon fires compressed air from its mouth at one of the altar's walls, but it explodes before the attack can hit.

Guzzlord lunges out of the smoke and roars. Nanu steps forward and says, "Guess there's one left. Acerola, Ilima, Mallow, sit this one out."

Acerola says, "But-"

"Don't complain. The three of you are running on fumes. Any more and you'll collapse."

Illima says, "But Calem's fine? Kahuna Nanu, this is ridiculous!"

Nanu glances towards Calem's black ball. "You're still green. You not seeing the difference between yourselves proves my point."

Calem covers the black ball on his waist with his hand. He gesture's to Mega-Mawile and calls back Noivern and Kartana, "We'll be enough for this match."

"Maw!"

"Suit yourself. Persian, thunder bolt!" Guzzlord take the attack without flinching and rushes forward. The ground shakes with each step. Nanu says, "This is going to be a long and drawn out battle. Maybe you should sit it out too."

"Mega-Mawile, iron head." The two claws reaching out of Guzzlord's mouth are swatted aside by the steel pokemon. While the Ultra Beast cries out, Calem says, "Rotom, did you get that?"

"Got it, bosszzz! This Ultra Beast resists electric attacks, but receives normal damage from steel ones, bzzt!"

Nanu grins with half his face, "Fine, suit yourself." He activates the Z-ring on his wrist, "Persian, Black hole eclipse."

Persian uses the gem on her forehead to generate a black sphere above herself. The sphere emits a pulling force as it floats upward. While Mega-Mawile bites the ground with her mouths to remain in place, Guzzlord is suck in and disappears. The sphere explodes and hurls the Ultra Beast into altar's wall.

Nanu doesn't even wait for the smoke to clear before speaking, "Well, that's not good."

Guzzlord jumps out of the smoke and roars. Rotom says, "Lookszzz like it resistszzz dark type moves too."

Calem matches Nanu's laid back tone as he says, "Maybe it's dark/dragon like Hydregion?"

Nanu says, "You got a plan? Now would be a good time for it."

Calem says, "We'll need to get close."

"Sableye, brick break!" Acerola's pokemon darts past Calem and Nanu to attack Guzzlord. The Ultra Beast attacks it with the two appendages from its mouth, but the ghost pokemon's quick movements keep it free of its grasp. Acerola spins around and punches out her hand, "Just because we're tired doesn't mean we're out!"

Mega-Mawile dashes forward as Calem grins, "Perfect, Mega-Mawile, play rough!" The fairy pokemon pounces on top of Guzzlord and bashes her two mouths against the Ultra Beast.

Guzzlord tries to fling Mega-Mawile off, but Sableye redirects its attacks with brick break and low sweep. Once Guzzlord stops moving, the two pokemon walk back to their trainers with pride.

Calem rubs Mega-Mawile's head as she reverts back to her normal form. "Great job." He and Acerola exchange high-fives, miss, and fall past each other. While Nanu catches Calem, Mallow and Ilima catch Acerola.

The two trainers are eased onto the ground and Nanu says, "Like I said, running on fumes. Fighting pokemon like Ultra Beast really takes a toll on your body. Using strong pokemon like Ultra Beasts, powerful attacks like Z-moves, or power ups like mega-evolution may as well double or triple that strain. It isn't something kids should mess around with."

Calem says, "We won, didn't we?"

Acerola gives a weak grin, "We have nothing to be ashamed about."

Nanu eyes Acerola as he says, "Right, well, a retrieval unit for the Ultra Beasts will be here soon. Take it easy until then."

…..

Calem wakes up the next morning in one of the Aether Paradise's spare beds. He finds Gladion on the courtyard surveying the damage from yesterday's anticiated attack. Ultra Beasts, however weren't only interested in Lillie or Lusamine when they attack. They were also able to somehow sense the artificial ultra space being created in the labs below. Thankfully, Silvally, Lunala, and everyone else were able to protect the island.

Gladion notices Calem and says, "You're up early."

"Old habits."

"We've found more Ultra Beast on Melemele Island. Everyone awake before 10 will be gathered for a briefing." His words imply that everyone still asleep won't be recovered enough to participate.

"Same room as yesterday?" Upon receiving confirmation, Calem leaves for breakfast. Inside the Cafeteria are Serena, Lana, and Acerola. "Everyone else still asleep? I thought the Kakuna would be awake for sure."

Lana, despite her sluggish movements, says, "Kahuna, and no, they're down in the labs along with Anabel and Emma. Guzma, Lillie, and other trial captains are still sleeping."

Serena says, "You slept in today. Were your battles that difficult?"

Calem shakes his head, "Couldn't sleep. I kept waking up every two hours last night."

Lana says, "Shouldn't you stay in bed a bit longer? No one would say anything if you sit this battle out."

Calem shrugs, "I'd just end up laying there."

The four trainers get up as once Rotom announces, "9:50, time to get going," and walk to the briefing room. Inside they find Gladion, the Kahuna, Professor Kukui, Guzma, Anabel, and Emma.

Anabel says, "So this is everyone. Alright then, according to our reports, we've captured all of the sighted Ultra Beasts. The problem is that more will keep sliding into our world everyday. According to our analysis, this new batch seems to be gathering in Ten Carat Hill. We'll be splitting into two teams today. Those going to Ten Carat Hill include Serena, Calem, Gladion, Acerola, and Lana."

Acerola and Lana widen their eyes upon hearing their names. Acerola says, "Me, really?"

Lana says, "I didn't contribute much yesterday. Are you sure you want my help?"

Anabel tisks as she smiles and says, "Times like these are what show a trainer's true worth."

Kahuna Olivia says, "We've been discussing this all morning and concluded that we would like to entrust this to you. I'm certain the Tapu also wish to see the progress all five of you have made since beginning this journey."

Gladion says, "Is that why I'm going too?"

Professor Kukui says, "That's right, woo. Show us exactly what kind of trainers you are, yeah! Don't worry about here, we'll make sure nothing happens!"

Almost an hour later, a helicopter lands within Ten Carat Hill. Calem looks around as he hops off the helicopter and says, "The future, huh?"

Lana says, "Something on your mind?"

Calem says, "They pretty much just sent five kids to deal with their mess. This is a test."

Lana says, "It bothers you?"

Serena says, "If they are planning to test us, then they might as well stand aside. Is that what you want to say, Mizzy?"

Gladion says, "Calem's right; we're cleaning up, but they still don't care for anything we have to say. Faba wasn't any different. I had to wrestle control of my company from him."

Acerola says, "Then let's make sure we succeed and leave them no reason to stick around any longer. They should be able to fully entrust the future to our hands after this."

Calem's hand flies to the black ball at his side. He looks at the ball while saying, "What's wrong?"

Serena looks into her rainbow ball and says, "This one is also acting up."

The two trainers exchange glances and nod. Their pokemon are giving them directions. They both take off running without saying anything, leaving the others to follow. They run up a winding path and at the end find a giant black and green pokemon fighting a horde of Ultra Beasts. Calem and Serena speak at the same time, "Zygarde!" Giving orders next to the legendary pokemon stands Mahina.

No wonder they acted up. Calem calls out Mawile who mega-evolves before touching the ground. Mega-Mawile hops onto Mega-Abosl's back and together the two rush to help Mahina. Silvally, Araquanid, and Palossand are right behind them.

Calem says, "Taunt!" to lure a Buzzwole away from Mahina. As the Ultra Beast attacks, "Sucker punch" redirects its hammer arm and "fire fang" from both of Mega-Mawile's mouths grip two of its legs.

Buzzwole roars out with a strange buzzing screech and tries to slam a fist into Mega-Mawile, but she yanks the Ultra Beast off balance with her mouths. "Seismic toss!" She swings the Ultra Beast overhead and slams it into the ground.

"Iron he- duck!" Mega-Mawile crouches down as Buzzwole's arm swings through where her body was. She then lunges forward and slams her two mouths at Buzzwole's face. Mega-Mawile presses her attack as Buzzwole teeters back.

Calem, seeing the Ultra Beast regain its balance, says "Sucker punch!" Once it loses its footing, "Play rough!"

Buzzwole takes a beating before picking Mega-Mawile up by her sides for seismic toss. Her two mouths chomp onto the Ultra Beast's arms with fire fang before it can slam her into the ground. She frees herself from its grip and pounces onto it once more with play rough.

Calem walks up to Mega-Mawile's side and rubs her head as Buzzwole faints. "Another win for us. Is just me or do they get easier with each battle?"

"Maw!"

"Yeah, I guess we are getting used to it."

Calem looks around and discovers that everyone else has also defeated their respective Ultra Beast opponent. Mahina faces the last one with Zygarde, or a pokemon that looks like humanoid version of Zygarde.

"Thousand arrows!" The mouth on Zygarde's chest opens and from it rain out green beams of energy. Then as Necrozma falls, Mahina throws a heavy ball.

Lana says "That's an Ultra Beast?" as Necrozma disappears within ball.

Acerola says, "I don't think it is. I've seen drawings depicting that pokemon in my father's books. If that pokemon is who I think it is, then its been around for years."

Gladion says, "Silvally got provoked by its presence, but not to the same extent as with the actual Ultra Beasts."

Serena says, "Could it have been here so long that it stopped being an Ultra Beast?"

Calem shrugs as he says, "Either way, Mahina caught it." He then calls out to the trainer, "Congrats, but what are you doing out here?"

Mahina joins them with a goofy smile on her face. "I heard there were strong pokemon here, so I thought I'd catch one. Although, I thought I was a goner when they all showed up like that."

Lana says, "Still, holding out against that many Ultra Beasts on your own is truly impressive."

Mahina giggles and holds out a ball dotted emerald hexagons. "It's all thanks to Zygarde."

Acerola says, "Is that a master ball? Where'd you get it?"

Mahina says, "Professor Oak. Every time I run into him, he gives me a different ball." The ball shakes in her hand. It seems to first hop toward Serena and then again towards Calem. The two trainers hold out their rainbow ball and black ball respectively and tap them against Mahina's.

Once the three balls stop shaking, Serena says, "For these three pokemon so far from home, encountering each other like this must be like returning back to their native lands."

Although Lana and Acerola are confused by the comment, Gladion's interruption keeps them for ask for clarification. "I just reported our status. They already had copters on standby on the island so we'll be getting picked up soon. Mahina, the international police would like you to come with us so they can ask you some questions."

Mahina shrugs, "Not like I have anything better to do. I wanted to get my remaining Z-crystals, but the captains are missing."

Lana and Acerola share nervous grins. Lana says, "I apologize on behalf of the missing captains. An emergency required our attention, but we should be returning to our posts later today." She then glances towards Calem, "Speaking of which, maybe you'd…" Her voice squeaks and she blushes a deep red. Upon realizing everyone is staring at her, she covers her face and says, "No, never mind…"

Calem, upon having everyone's attention redirect towards him, shrugs. "You mean the swim lessons? Yeah, I'd like to continue them. Please don't let me drown."

Lana's face burns brighter as everyone redirects their attention towards her. Instead of crying out at the teasing smiles she's receiving, she removes her hands from her face and stands proud. She forces herself to say, "Yo- you have no- nothing t- to fear…"

A/N: Sorry for the delay everyone. I wrote a story a bit back and decided it was time to start editing it. Why did I wait this long before editing? Well, I'm of the opinion that a small break is needed before doing any editing. There's still too much involvement with a story for effective editing to take place immediately after finishing a draft. The brain will gloss over minor mistakes and fill in missing words. Now that I've distanced myself a bit, I'm going to start making adjustments. As a result, Calem's Alola Adventure will now be posted on a bi-weekly bases. At the rate this story is going, it might finish right on time to start playing the sequals…