"Woah, this is a big city." Ark said, as the trio entered Veilstone City.

"Really, I mean it's big, but nothing huge." Pokemon Master Ash said.

"Closest we have in Alola is Hau'oli City, and it's not nearly as bright or big as this city." Ark admitted. "How are we supposed to find a Plate in here?"

"Let's start the same as always, we focus on splitting the area, you search the area around the gym, and I'll search the city center." Pokemon Master Ash said.

"Sounds like a plan." Ark said. "Come on Pikachu."

"Let's go Pikachu." Pokemon Master Ash said, the two going in opposite directions.

Near the gym

"Gallade use Leaf Blade!" A girl called out.

"Whoah!" Ark exclaimed, stepping back just in time.

"You! You want my gift, but I won't let you have it, it's' mine!" A girl with pink hair said angrily.

"I have a feeling this is our Plate Holder." Ark said. "Rotom go get Ash and Arceus, I'll handle this."

"Got it Ark.". Rotomdex said, flying off.

From the gym exited an Infernape, Toxicroak, and Medicham.

"Four on one, I like those odds." Ark said, grabbing a Pokeball. "Alright Passimian let's do this! Use Fling!"

Passimian rushed out of his Pokeball, slamming the Iron Ball directly into Infernape's chest as he raced forward into the group of the four fighting type Pokemon.

"Infernape use Mach Punch! Toxicroak use Sucker Punch! Gallade use Psycho Cut! Medicham use Thunder Punch!"

"Passimian use Seed Bomb!"

Passimian grabbed his Iron Ball and launched into the air, narrowly avoiding the attacks of the four opposing Pokemon, before launching the Iron Ball back down to the ground, sending out a green shockwave that knocked all four of them back.

"Infernape, Gallade use Close Combat! Medicham use High Jump Kick! Toxicroak use Drain Punch!"

"Passimian use Close Combat!"

Passimian kept low to the ground using his legs, arms, and tail, to knock three of the Pokemon around a bit before rolling out of the way of Medicham's attack.

"Passimian use Smack Down!"

"Infernape use Flare Blitz! Toxicroak use Bulk Up! Gallade use Psycho Cut!"

Passimian spun in the air, tossing his Iron Ball directly at Infernape once more before ducking out of the way of Toxicroak and Gallade's attacks.

"This is the Passimian king of MeleMele Island, taking on multiple Pokemon at once is what we do best!" Ark declared. "Now Passimian use Close Combat!"

"Gallade use Psycho Cut! Infernape use Flare Blitz! Toxicroak use Substitute!"

Passimian leapt behind Gallade, striking it multiple times before getting out of the way once more to allow Infernape to crash into the psychic type Pokemon.

"Passimian use Fling!"

"Gallade use Close Combat! Infernape use Flare Blitz! Toxicroak use Drain Punch!"

Passimian launched his Iron Ball at Gallade, knocking the psychic type into Infernape this time, as Toxicroak attacked him from behind, healing some of the damage done.

"Come on Ark is right over here!" Rotomdex exclaimed, flying back over.

"Ark we're here too! See that you're handling things just fine?" Pokemon Master Ash said in surprise that there were three downed Pokemon. "How many have you lost?"

"Huh, none. We're actually better at fighting multiple targets at once." Ark said. "Passimian use Smack Down!"

"Toxicroak use Sucker Punch! Lucario come out, use Ice Punch!" The girl called out.

"I've got this one. Heracross use Aerial Ace!" Pokemon Master Ash called out.

Passimian slammed his Iron Ball into Toxicroak, pinning it to the ground, while Heracross and Lucario struck each other multiple times.

"Lucario use Extreme Speed! Toxicroak use Drain Punch!"

"Heracross use Brick Break!"

"Passimian use Close Combat!"

Passimian sent Toxicroak flying while Heracross managed to pause Lucario's attack.

"Lucario use Swords Dance!"

"Heracross use Horn Attack!"

"Passimian use Seed Bomb!"

Lucario strengthened himself, absorbing the two attacks.

"Lucario use Ice Punch!"

"Heracross dodge it!"

Lucario slammed his fist into Passimian, knocking the fighting type backwards into unconsciousness with how much his defenses had been lowered.

"Incineroar let's go! Use Cross Chop!"

"Lucario use Close Combat!"

"Heracross use Brick Break!"

The three pokemon exchanged fighting blows, knocking Lucario back a ways.

"Let's kick it to Z! Incineroar use Inferno Overdrive!" Ark called out, activating his Z Ring and Firium Z.

Incineroar was engulfed in flames before rushing forward, slamming into the fighting and steel type, sending it flying into the gym, knocking the Fist Plate loose.

"Pikachu use Quick Attack!" Pokemon Master Ash called out, Pikachu grabbing the plate moments before it fell off of the gym.

"Phew." Ark gave a sigh of relief.

"We managed to get this one." Pokemon Master Ash said.

"And that gives us six Plates out of the seventeen." Arceus said calmly.

"But they still have three plates." Pokemon Master Ash counted, thinking back.

"So we have eight more plates left to be found?" Ark asked.

"Exactly." Pokemon Master Ash said. "So where's the next closest plate?"

"We have a strong plate like reading around Solaceon Town to the south west." Arceus said.

"Plate like?" Ark asked. "How do you not know?"

"I'll explain on the way, but I know there's at least one plate for certain there." Arceus said.

"At least one, sounds like a good plan." Pokemon Master Ash said. "Let's get a move on."

Ark's Current Team and their Moves

Pikachu: Thunderbolt - Nasty Plot - Surf - Volt Tackle

Toucannon: Beak Blast - Hyper Voice - Rock Blast - Steel Wing

Incineroar: Flare Blitz - Darkest Lariat - Cross Chop - Outrage

Dhelmise: Anchor Shot - Power Whip - Shadow Ball - Whirlpool

Passimian: Fling - Seed Bomb - Smack Down - Close Combat

Current plate locations

With Ash, Ark, and Arceus

Splash

Iron

Insect

Earth

Spooky

Fist

With Paul and MissigNo

Pixie

Draco

Toxic