Chapter 21
When we're at Route 39, we see a shadow of Suicune rushing over us. I say, "There is Suicune!"
"We should capture it." Lillie says as we chase after the Suicune, however, before we can do anything, Eusine appears once more. "It's you again. Have you seen Suicune around here?"
"It was, but it's gone again." Reisa says.
"Then I'll look around there!" Then we see Eusine using his Jumpluff and fly away.
We stumble upon a Moomoo Farm and I says, "Well, there is a farm for Miltank, since our mess in Route 38, it is a good thing that there is this place so we can get some items to have our Moomoo Milk."
"Yeah. I was a disaster." Reisa says. Then we see a man approaching us, and he says, "Well if it isn't Ash?"
"I remember you! You're the warden that we met at the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City. What are you doing here?"
"I decided to go overseas to learn the newest technology and open a state-of-the-art Safari Zone in Cianwood. That's why I'm here. Why don't we register each other's numbers on the Rotom Phone? I can give you a call once the Safari Zone is open before I call anyone else!"
A new Safari Zone sounds cool, but I don't think we're going to capture some new Pokemon there. But just when we arrive at the Moomoo Milk Farm, we notice Eusine there, he's pulling a card out of the Miltank and playing tricks on them. Kris is the one who doesn't like what he's doing, and she immediately storms to him after we purchase some Moomoo Milk Containers.
"I saw what you did! So you're the kind who makes use of people's weakness!" Kris yells at him.
"Don't make it sound so bad." He replies. Kris continues, "But that was what you did! In the name of magic, you took advantage of the couple's kindness!"
"And where's your evidence?" Eusine asks.
"That was suck an easy trick!" I say. "You claimed something was inside Miltank's throat, that's why you shoved your hand in. It wasn't to take out something! It was to put the berry inside, so that Miltank can recover."
"You could have just given her the berry and be honest about it." Lillie says.
"I hate tricksters and charlatans the most! They're so detestable!" Kris says.
"I see, I see. It's true that I stopped low in tricking that couple. Even so, are you in the position to complain here?" Eusine asks.
"What do you mean?" East asks.
"As mutual pursuers of Suicune, did you think that if you followed me, you will be able to find Suicune easily? If things go well, you might just get to him first! No wonder you've been following me!" Eusine says.
"Of course we're not following you! We're using the Pokedex to find Suicune!" Reisa says while showing the Rotom Phone. "We only followed the tracking system and came looking for Suicune."
"Then, then what was that strange feeling I had... was it my imagination?" Eusine asks, and we realize something is about to attack us. We dodge and find that Suicune is the one attacking us.
"Hahaha! So Suicune! You were the one following me! So you know I'm the only person who truly understands you, after looking for you for 10 whole years."
"I don't think that's the Suicune. Suicune will never attack us." I say while sending out Raikou. "Now show your true colors!"
Raikou attacks with Thunder, and the Suicune turns out to be a Ditto. Reisa says, "Not to mention that Suicune is in a different direction than this one, so it is a fake."
"The question is why would someone wanna do something like this?" Ethan asks.
"The trick that I used to cure Miltank just now at the farm, do you know why it succeeded? The moment I mentioned I'm taking something out, nobody will suspect that I put something in. It's very easy to cheat people. You just gotta distract them."
"So that means someone would wanna divert us with a fake Suicune so that they can after Suicune himself!" Lillie says.
We follow the direction of where Suicune is and we find that Team Rocket grunts, not the same trio, are targeting Suicune. "It's you guys again!" The grunts gasp. "How did you get here? Did you defeat the Ditto?"
"Of course we did." Then Eusine steps forward, "So you're after Suicune too, that would make us rivals then. But I think otherwise, don't you use the word Rival for people who are good enough?"
"Watch your words!" The grunt yells.
"No hurry, I, Eusine, the Suicune hunter, will show you." Then we battle the Rocket grunts and defeat them, but they all run away and Suicune is also gone from the fight.
"Looks like Suicune is gone. But I'm sure that we'll see it again." Eusine then bids farewell to us and leaves, so the six of us continue moving to Olivine City. And while we're on our way, both East and my Skiploom evolve into Jumpluff.
Then we go to the Pokemon Center and we meet Silver there. He's here for the Teddiursa, who has been stealing food. After getting the Teddiursa, Team Rocket appears, but Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring and sends them flying. Silver also captures the Ursaring and leaves, although he seems to tolerate us, but we still don't like his attitude.
Then we meet up with Todd again, and he wants to take a picture of Articuno at the Snowtop Mountain. We arrive at the nearby Pokemon Center and both Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy explain the legend of Articuno: Centuries ago, a group of travelers were lost on the mountain. Certain they would perish, they almost gave up hope but an Articuno appeared and guided the group to safety. As a tribute, they created a statue of Articuno that still stands today. Some say that anyone traversing Snow Top Mountain is protected by Articuno.
On the way, we find Team Rocket lying in the snow, we decide to bring them to the Pokemon Center for them to rest up, but when they hear that there is an Articuno on top of the mountain, they get back into their bad deeds despite we save them. When we find Articuno, Team Rocket of course is trying to capture them by using their own Pokemon, they underestimated the level of the Pokemon and they're sent flying in the end. Then before Todd can get a picture, Articuno flies away, so Todd decides to stay so that he can find Articuno once again.
Now we arrive at Rikishi Town, and we spot a set of Feraligatr matches taking down a few Pokémon. We soon find out that the Feraligatr is owned by a Trainer named Raiden, who tells them that the competitions here use sumo-wrestling and the Pokémon Sumo Competition is being held by Shonosuke, the director of the Pokémon sumo society.
Shonosuke explains the rules of Pokémon sumo-wrestling, in which the Pokémon only has to rely on their physical skills and not use any of their usual attacks. He even mentions that Raiden and his Feraligatr are expecting to win this year's Pokémon sumo competition, which is being held today.
"Sounds interesting, maybe we can hang around and see the matches." East says.
"What do you mean? If there are matches, I'm going to be in it." I say.
"But you've never been in a sumo match, are you sure you can do it?" Reisa asks.
"Of course I can. Come on, let's get started!" I smile.
"I'm sorry to say that both your Pikachu and Togetic may not enter the conference. They are not heavy enough." Shonosuke says to me.
"Then I think I have a Pokemon who can help me." I decided to call my father, and he sent the Snorlax to me. When we get to the Pokemon Center, I try to place Snorlax on the weigh-in scale, but much to our surprise, it is too heavy that the scale breaks.
"Uh... I'm sorry..." I say.
"The scale was smashed, so I guess Snorlax is overweight. That means you're allowed in the competition!" Nurse Joy says.
Snorlax just continues to sleep, and because of it, we miss the opening ceremony. But as Shonosuke announces the prize, which is two King's Rocks and a one-year supply of Pokémon food, Snorlax finally wakes up when it hears about the food prize.
"Hey, you're awake!" I say.
"He really is a heavy eater..." Ethan says.
"But I really want a King's Rock. I mean, both of you already have a Politoed and I also want to have one." Reisa says.
"Sure, we can win it for you. You did use up the last one for Slowking." I say.
After Shonosuke finishes his speech and the rules, we meets up with Raiden and his Feraligatr and we are amazed at the opponent's big Pokémon, especially the Blastoise whom everyone says might win this competition.
In the first match, we see a Miltank battling a Ursaring. Reisa asks, "Hey, guys. Is it just me, or that Miltank has a weird-looking face?"
I look at the competitor and sigh, "Why am I surprised, it is Team Rocket using Wobbuffet to disguise as a Miltank."
"But isn't it cheating?" Lillie asks.
"Well, why bother? They are already disqualified." I say as we see how Wobbuffet uses Counter, which is against the rules. Then in the end, they show themselves by taking off their disguises.
"Well, there you go." I sigh.
Shonosuke is furious and tells them that they made a mockery of the rules of this competition. Not bothered by what he said, Team Rocket is about to send out their Pokémon to attack, but they are sent blasting off again by a Hydro Pump from Raiden's Feraligatr.
"They are a bunch of troublemakers." Raiden says.
"Just talk about it..." Lillie shakes her head.
The next match is between Raiden's Feraligatr versus a Golem. We assume that Golem is going to win due to its weight advantage, but Raiden turns the tables by using Golem's disadvantages, knocking Golem down to the ground and winning the match.
"They use both their strength and their weaknesses. That's just what we got to do." I smile.
After a few matches, it is finally my turn with Snorlax. We're going up against a Poliwrath. As the match begins, Snorlax makes a surprising win as the Poliwrath attacks Snorlax's stomach and is bounced back, quickly knocking it out.
"Did you guys see that?" East asks.
"Yeah. I guess Speed and Power can't match with Snorlax's guts..." Reisa says.
I notice that Snorlax is going for the prize, I quickly recall him before he tries to devour the food.
"That Snorlax sure is something." Raiden says.
Soon, both Raiden and I make it to the semi-finals. The two matches are Raiden's Feraligatr against Blastoise while my Snorlax fights Machamp. While Feraligatr wins in a very close match, once again my Snorlax makes an easy win via its stomach, much to my surprise.
"That stomach sure is flexible." Kris comments.
"Yeah… and I just don't get why they always aim the stomach?" Ethan says which causes my Pokemon to wonder as well.
Raiden congratulates me for making it to the finals, but he won't go easy on me just because I'm a nice kid. Shonosuke tells me that I should be proud of myself since I'm the first rookie to ever reach the finals. He tells us that finals are next and for them to give it their best.
The final match begins between Raiden's Feraligatr and my Snorlax. Snorlax makes the first move, but Feraligatr dodges it. Snorlax barely manages to retain its balance and teetering on the edge of the ring still manages to dodge Feraligatr's attack. Raiden is immediately shocked and impressed with how deceptively agile Snorlax is. Both of them make an impressive move but as Feraligatr is pushing Snorlax out of the ring.
I quickly tell Snorlax to take a deep breath, using its stomach to push Feraligatr away, saving Snorlax. Feraligatr manages to toss Snorlax, but Snorlax manages to land in the ring with a huge impact, causing the entire stadium to shake. Because of that, Feraligatr loses its balance and Snorlax manages to push it out of the ring, winning the match and the competition.
"He won!" Reisa says in shock.
"All right!" Lillie cheers.
The prize-giving ceremony begins and I'm presented the King's Rock and a one-year supply of Pokémon food. Happily, Snorlax rushes towards it, eating the entire supply of Pokémon food, and goes to sleep.
"Well, I guess we don't need to carry them all." I say with a sweatdrop before returning Snorlax back to the Poke Ball. I also decided to return Snorlax to my Dad because he might have a problem with the food supply. Both Raiden and I shake hands and Raiden wishes me good luck on all my Johto League matches.
After getting the King's Rock, we decide to do a mock trade so that Reisa can have her own Politoed. With her new Pokemon, Reisa goes to join the Rishiki Contest, she wins against all the coordinators there and earns her 3rd ribbon.
Here is a new chapter, and in this chapter, the first part is from the manga while the second part is from the anime. I hope you like it.
Ash + Lillie's Pokemon:
Charizard x2 (In training), Butterfree x2 (One Pink), Pikachu, Lapras, Bayleef, Quilava, Croconaw, Furret, Noctowl (Shiny), Ledian, Ariados, Golbat, Togetic, Xatu, Flaaffy, Bellossom, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Aipom, Sunflora, Yanma, Quagsire, Espeon, Umbreon, Murkrow, Slowking, Unown x28, Pineco, Steelix (Crystal), Granbull, Scizor, Heracross, Seadra, Porygon 2, Stantler, Smeargle, Miltank, Blissey, Raikou, Entei, Celebi
Reisa's Pokemon:
Wartortle, Seaking, Croconaw, Azumarill, Politoed, Quagsire, Slowking
East's Pokemon:
Noctowl, Ledian, Golbat, Jumpluff, Mantine
Ethan's Pokemon:
Quilava, Pichu, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Togepi, Aipom, Sunflora
Kris' Pokemon:
Bayleef, Cubone, Xatu
