Pokémon Soul Generations – Hoenn Saga
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Chapter 25: Teams Aqua And Magma Block The Way! Protect The Weather Institute!
Michael - "Crabapples."
Weiss - "You forgot to inform Steven about what Team Aqua and Team Magma are planning to do, didn't you?"
Michael - "Yes..."
Clair - "Don't worry Michael. You'll get a chance to inform Steven again before long."
Roxanne - "Clair's right. Just have faith."
Michael - "You're right. Thanks girls."
Michael then quickly sent the Eon siblings home. Soon the party continued on their way. Then they stopped at the southern end of Route 119.
Michael - "Hold up a sec girls."
Michael reached into his backpack and pulled out a few sealed packages.
Whitney - "What are those?"
Michael - "Rain Panchos. With how insane the rain gets here on Routes 119 and 120, I thought it was a good idea to bring them along. And you girls DON'T have to give them back to me."
Weiss - "Makes sense. Especially with the rain that Lady Kyogre's gonna bring. As well as other routes during our future travels."
Soon the entire party put their rain panchos on and made their way onto Route 119. They then came across their first obstacle.
Rainbow - "What's with the super tall grass?"
Michael - "Compared to the normal sized grass we can find Pokémon in, we can still do that here. But we also CAN'T run through it."
Rarity - "Makes sense."
Ruby - "Anyway. Let's get to finding any new Pokémon."
Michael and the girls spread out to widen their search. Then they slowly made their way through the super tall grass. Upon reaching the other side, they quickly regrouped.
Roxanne - "Find any new Pokémon Michael?"
Michael - "Got a Tropius and a Kecleon. Anyone else got anything?"
Fluttershy - "I actually got a Tropius too."
Michael was then in thought.
Flannery - "What are you thinking of now big guy?"
Michael - "Well since the girls are thinking of their teams. I also want to give them a second task for those teams."
Calli - "And what task would that be then Michael?"
Michael - "Simple. Besides Ruby, Weiss, and Yang, the rest of you will make a full team of six of all the types you use."
Blake - "I get it. So for example, since I use Dark and Ghost Types, you want me to make a team of six Dark-Types AND a team of six Ghost-Types, right?"
Michael - "Hit the nail on the head Blake. And Fluttershy. That's means you need to make a team of six for ALL THREE Types that you use."
Fluttershy - "Yes sir!"
Michael - "Good. Then let's keep on moving."
Before the party could even get moving though, Michael caught something in the nearby river out of the corner of his eye. He then walked over to see what it was.
Michael - "Well I'll be..."
Clair - "What do you see Michael?"
Michael crouched down and held out his hand. The girls then slowly walked over behind Michael to see what it was he spotted.
Michael - "Here you go little one."
Rarity - "It's a Feebas."
Feebas slowly swam over. She then sniffed the Pokémon food in Michael's hand before eating it.
Michael - "Seems like you were hungry. What do you say then Feebas? Wanna join me?"
Feebas - "Yes please!"
Michael then pulled an Ultra Ball out of his backpack and held it in front of Feebas. Feebas lightly jumped out of the water and tapped the button on the Ultra Ball, which caused her to get sucked into it. The Ultra Ball then shook three times in Michael's hand before clicking.
Michael - "Alright! I just caught a Feebas!"
Michael then quickly sent Feebas, Kecleon, and Tropius home. Once he was done, he took a quick glance towards the sky.
Michael - "Artoria, Azura. I know you both are still out there somewhere. Just wait a bit longer, and I'll find you. I swear it."
Michael turned to once again face the girls.
Michael - "You girls ready to continue?"
Girls - "Ready!"
Michael - "Then let's get moving!"
Soon the party was once again on their way to Fortree City. After making more of their way north, which also included crossing the river on a high rope and log bridge, they came across a tall while building.
Pinkie - "What's that building?"
Roxanne - "The Weather Institute."
Ruby - "Not all that surprisingly with how crazy the weather in Hoenn gets."
They then looked to see a pair of a Team Aqua grunt and a Team Magma grunt were blocking their way to Fortree City.
Clair - "Great... So we need to clear out both teams again..."
Michael - "No choice Clair. Besides I feel a lot better in stopping them from trying to bring harm to others."
Flannery - "Kinda hard to argue with Michael's logic there."
Whitney - "Agreed."
With the party in full agreement, they quickly entered the Weather Institute. Once inside, they quickly made their way through the Team Aqua and Team Magma grunts. Soon they reached the end of the Weather Institute, finding the person in charge of the Institute being held hostage. Then a pair of guys blocked their way.
? - "Ahahahaha! Are you all going to meddle in the conjoined affairs of Team Aqua AND Team Magma? These kids are either fearless, simply ignorant, or both. Wouldn't you agree Tabitha?"
Tabitha - "Agreed my dear Matt. Now what say I put you down kiddo! Go Mightyena!"
Michael - "Swampert I choose you!"
Michael then activated his Battle Disk, which also caused an aura to surround Tabitha's Mightyena.
Mightyena: Attack +1, Defense +1, Sp. Attack +1, Sp. Defense +1, Speed +1
(Insert Music: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire OST – Team Aqua/Magma Battle Theme)
Battle: Michael Masi (6) Vs. Team Magma Admin Tabitha (2)
Match #1: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Mightyena (Blackglasses)
Turn #1
Michael's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Tabitha - "Ice Crunch!"
Michael - "Ground Sword, Water Sword, and Fighting Sword! Earth Fall Press!"
Michael's Hand: 6 – 3 = 3
Ground Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Water Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Fighting Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Crunch's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144
Ice Crunch's Current Power: 65 + 144 = 209
Earthquake's Current Power: 100 + 50 = 150 x 2 = 300
Waterfall's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144 x 2 = 288
Body Press' Current Power: 80 x 2 = 160
Earth Fall Press' Current Power: 300 + 288 = 588 + 160 = 748 x 2 = 1,496
Tabitha watched stunned as Swampert tanked his Mightyena's attack, then as quickly knocked out Mightyena.
Tabitha's Remaining Pokémon: 2 – 1 = 1
Tabitha - "Mightyena return. I'll make you pay for that brat! Go Camerupt!"
Match #2: Swampert (Sea Incense) Vs. Camerupt (Soft Sand)
Turn #2
Michael's Hand: 3 + 1 = 4
Camerupt: Attack +1, Defense +1, Sp. Attack +1, Sp. Defense +1, Speed +1
Ground Sword (Michael): Turn 2/3
Water Sword (Michael): Turn 2/3
Fighting Sword (Michael): Turn 2/3
Tabitha - "Earth Blast!"
Michael - "Earth Fall Press!"
Earth Power's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162
Fire Blast's Current Power: 110 + 55 = 165
Earth Blast's Current Power: 162 + 165 = 327/2 = 163.5
Earth Fall Press's Current Power: 1,496 x 4 = 5,984
Tabitha was stunned as his Camerupt was completely overpowered and knocked out.
Tabitha's Remaining Pokémon: 1 – 1 = 0
Tabitha – W-What? How?!"
(Music Ends)
Tabitha fell to his knees is disbelief.
Tabitha - "Were Courtney and Shelly right then? Could this boy really be that strong?!"
Matt - "Don't you worry Tabitha. I'll get revenge for you. Go Mightyena!"
Michael - "Joltik I choose you!"
Matt then burst out laughing.
Matt - "A Joltik? For real?! Kid must think I'm some kind of pushover or something."
Michael - "On the contrary Matt. I've been itching to use Joltik in a battle. And due to the fact that you use Pokémon she has the Type-Advantage against, then this just makes it easier for use."
Matt - "Say what you want to boy. I'll still find a way to crush you!"
Mightyena: Attack +1, Defense +1, Sp. Attack +1, Sp. Defense +1, Speed +1
(Insert Music: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire OST – Team Aqua/Magma Battle Theme)
Battle: Michael Masi (6) Vs. Team Aqua Admin Matt (2)
Match #1: Joltik (Wise Glasses) Vs. Mightyena (Blackglasses)
Turn #1
Michael's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Matt - "Fire Crunch!"
Michael - "Bug Sword, Electric Sword, and Special Sword! Lunging Discharge!"
Michael's Hand: 6 – 3 = 3
Bug Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Electric Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Special Sword (Michael): Turn 1/3
Fire Crunch's Current Power: 209 x 2 = 418
Lunge's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144 + 28.8 = 172.8
Discharge's Current Power: 80 + 40 = 120 + 24 = 144 + 28.8 = 172.8
Lunging Discharge's Current Power: 172.8 + 172.8 = 345.6 x 2 = 691.2
Matt watched stunned as despite her tiny size, Joltik easily knocked out his Mightyena in a single hit.
Matt's Remaining Pokémon: 2 – 1 = 1
Michael - "Nice job Joltik."
Joltik - "Thanks Michael!"
Joltik then suddenly began glowing. Michael and the girls watched as Joltik evolved and changed into a brand-new Pokémon.
Michael - "Alright! Joltik evolved into Galvantula!"
Galvantula - "Yay!"
Matt - "You got lucky before! Don't think you'll be so lucky this time! Go Sharpedo!"
Match #2: Galvantula (Wise Glasses) Vs. Sharpedo (Muscle Band)
Turn #2
Michael's Hand: 3 + 1 = 4
Bug Sword (Michael): Turn 2/3
Electric Sword (Michael): Turn 2/3
Special Sword (Michael): Turn 2/3
Matt - "Ice Crunch!"
Michael - "Lunging Discharge!"
Ice Crunch's Current Power: 65 + 144 = 209
Lunging Discharge's Current Power: 691.2 x 2 = 1,382.4
Matt fell to his knees as well as Galvantula easily knocked out his Sharpedo.
Matt's Remaining Pokémon: 1 – 1 = 0
Matt - "What just happened?!"
(Music Ends)
Matt - "Sorry Tabitha..."
Tabitha - "Don't worry about it Matt. There's always next time. You won this round boy. But next time you won't be as lucky."
With those parting words, Tabitha and Matt, along with the grunts following their orders, silently left the Weather Institute. The head researcher then walked over to Michael.
? - "Thank you for saving us young man. I'm Clive, the head researcher here at the Weather Institute."
Michael - "It's nice to meet you Clive. Are you and your co-workers okay?"
Clive - "Yes, we are. Oh. And here. We were wondering if you could take this little guy with you."
Clive brought out a Poké Ball, which opened to reveal a Castform inside it.
Michael - "Oh wow. A Castform."
Clive - "My co-workers and I just can't find the time to give this little guy the attention he needs. So, I was hoping a respectable Trainer would come along and take of him instead."
Michael - "I'd be more than happy to take him out of your hands. In fact, I'll send the little guy home to my parents and sisters. He'll have more room to move around there instead of being stuck in his Poké Ball for the rest of our trip across Hoenn."
Clive - "Thank you. That means a lot to all of us here."
Clive then returned Castform to his Poké Ball, followed by handing said Poké Ball over to Michael. Michael then quickly sent Castform back home to his family. After resting for a bit at the Weather Institute, along with fine-tuning Galvantula's move set, Michael and the girls resumed their way to Fortree City. Just as they made it across the bridge, a voice called out to them.
? - "Hey! There you guys are!"
The party looked to see a young man calling out to them. They then watched as he ran towards them across the bridge.
Michael - "Judging by your outfit, you must be Brendan, the kid that Professor Birch told most of us about when we started our journey across Hoenn."
Brendan - "That's me. And you must be Kanto and Johto League Champion Michael Masi and his friends. It's nice to meet you all."
Michael - "Same here Brendan. I'm guessing you must be at five gym badges already, huh?"
Brendan - "Yes, I am. And I challenge you to a friendly battle between rivals Michael."
Michael - "Fine. I accept your challenge. But to make to truly fair. How many Pokémon do you have on you right now?"
Brendan - "I currently have three Pokémon."
Michael - "Then I'll use the same number. And don't you even think about holding back against me here."
Brendan - "Wouldn't dream of it. Go Slugma!"
Michael - "Galvantula I choose you!"
Both Trainers then activated their Battle Disks.
(Insert Music: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire OST – Rival Battle Theme)
Battle: Michael Masi (3) Vs. Pokémon Trainer Brendan (3)
Match #1: Galvantula (Wise Glasses) Vs. Slugma (Charcoal)
Turn #1
Michael's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Brendan's Hand: 5 + 1 = 6
Current Weather: Rain
Brendan - "Fire Booster and Rock Booster! Incinerating Rock Slide!"
Michael - "Electric Booster and Poison Booster! Poison Bolt Jab!"
Brendan's Hand: 6 – 2 = 4
Michael's Hand: 6 – 2 = 4
Fire Booster (Brendan): Turn 1/3
Rock Booster (Brendan): Turn 1/3
Electric Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3
Poison Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3
Incinerate's Current Power: 60/2 = 30 + 15 = 45 + 9 = 54 + 10.8 = 64.8
Rock Slide's Current Power: 75 + 15 = 90
Incinerating Rock Slide's Current Power: 64.8 + 90 = 154.8 x 2 = 309.6 x 2 = 619.2
Thunderbolt's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 + 32.4 = 194.4
Poison Jab's Current Power: 80 + 16 = 96
Poison Bolt Jab's Current Power: 194.4 + 96 = 290.4
Due to the rain, Slugma's combo attack was weakened. However, it was still strong enough to deal a good amount of damage to Galvantula. Thankfully, Galvantula was able to easily dodge the falling rocks by making wheels of electricity and using them to move along the ground quickly. And due to the power difference, Slugma was quickly knocked out.
(AN: Think of the Tachikomas from Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex anime)
Brendan's Remaining Pokémon: 3 – 1 = 2
Brendan returned Slugma.
Brendan - "Sorry Slugma. Thought we had a chance for a shock win there. Thank you though and get a good rest. Go Lombre! And I'll end my Boosters too."
Michael - "I'll do the same and end my Electric Booster as well."
Fire Booster (Brendan) ends
Rock Booster (Brendan) ends
Electric Booster (Michael) ends
Match #2: Galvantula (Wise Glasses) Vs. Lombre (Mystic Water)
Turn #2
Michael's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5
Brendan's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5
Poison Booster (Michael): Turn 2/3
Current Weather: Rain
Brendan - "Grass Booster! Giga Drain!"
Michael - "Bug Booster! Poison Buzz Jab!"
Brendan's Hand: 5 – 1 = 4
Michael's Hand: 5 – 1 = 4
Grass Booster (Brendan): Turn 1/3
Bug Booster (Michael): Turn 1/3
Giga Drain's Current Power: 75 + 37.5 = 112.5 + 22.5 = 135/2 = 67.5
Bug Buzz's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 + 32.4 = 194.4
Poison Buzz Jab's Current Power: 290.4 x 2 = 580.8 x 2 = 1,161.6
Galvantula rushed at Lombre, striking him and knocking him out before Giga Drain could do any damage to her.
Brendan's Remaining Pokémon: 2 – 1 = 1
Brendan returned Lombre.
Brendan - "Sorry Lombre. Thought we had a good chance there. Thank you and get a good rest. I'll admit it, Michael. You're everything a multi-League Champion is supposed to be."
Michael - "Thank you for the complements, Brendan. But even I know that a battle's not truly over until ALL Pokémon on one side have been knocked out."
Brendan - "Agreed. And it's time I start my comeback as well! Go Grovyle!"
Match #3: Galvantula (Wise Glasses) Vs. Grovyle (Miracle Seed)
Turn #3
Michael's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5
Brendan's Hand: 4 + 1 = 5
Poison Booster (Michael): Turn 3/3
Grass Booster (Brendan): Turn 2/3
Bug Booster (Michael): Turn 2/3
Brendan - "Dragon Booster and Normal Booster! Dragon Leaf Slash!"
Michael - "Poison Buzz Jab!"
Brendan's Hand: 5 – 2 = 3
Dragon Booster (Brenda): Turn 1/3
Normal Booster (Brendan): Turn 1/3
Dragon Claw's Current Power: 80 + 16 = 96
Leaf Blade's Current Power: 90 + 45 = 135 + 27 = 162 + 32.4 = 194.4
Slash's Current Power: 70 + 14 = 84
Dragon Leaf Slash's Current Power: 96 + 194.4 = 290.4 + 84 = 374.4/2 = 187.2
Both Pokémon rushed at each other, where Grovyle swung first. But Galvantula was easily able to dodge and strike back, knocking out Grovyle in a single hit.
Brendan's Remaining Pokémon: 1 – 1 = 0
(Music Ends)
Brendan returned Grovyle, then walked over to Michael and the girls.
Brendan - "Well I got severely beat there. It was fun though."
Michael - "I had fun too. Hopefully we can have a more fun battle should we come across each other in the League."
Brendan - "Agreed. By the way Michael. Are you and the girls on your way to Fortree City to challenge the Gym?"
Michael - "We're actually on our way there believe it or not."
Brendan - "Hey so am I. Mind if I join you guys for the time being?"
Michael - "Not at all."
With that, the party, alongside temporary member Brendan, finished the final leg of Route 119 and finally arrived in Fortree City.
