Sorry for the wait. I lost my train of thought a couple of times, but I found it. Now here's chapter 5.

Chapter 5

A Warrior Realm And Forest

After walking for a few days and having Robin, Lissa, and Chrom Practice with their new Pokemon. They all finally made it to the board. "Brrr! F-F-Frebberick! I'm f-f-freebing!" Lissa said to Frederick, shaking from the cold. With Happiny, in her arms freezing and shaking like Lissa. "Stand beside my horse, milady. She'll Shelter you from the wind." Frederick said to Lissa. "Oh come on Lissa it's not that bad." Simon said to Lissa. "It's freezing. And why aren't you cold?" Lissa asked Simon.

"Back home there are places where the fall off between tropical forest to frozen wasteland is five feet. You get used to the hot and cold." Simon said to Lissa. "Litleo." Litleo said, nuzzling Lissa's left leg. Suddenly Lissa felt warm. "Aw. thank You Litleo." Lissa said to Litleo. "Litleo." Litleo said to Lissa.

"We're here." Chrom said to everyone. "So this is the fortress?" Robin asked Chrom. "Regna Ferox is on the other side right?" Simon asked Chrom. "Yes. This is Longfort. It stretches along the border of Ylisse and Regna Ferox." Chrom said to Simon. "So it's a stone fence." Simon said to Chrom.

"The khans that rule Ferox have grown quite wary of foreigners." Frederick said to Simon. "Again. It's a stone fence." Simon said to Frederick. "Still, don't mistake a lack of hospitality for open hostility. This simply calls for a bit of diplomacy." Frederick said to everyone. "Negotiations not my strong suit. But I'll do my best. Remember, everyone: your actions here reflect back upon Ylisse." Chrom said to everyone. "Don't do anything stupid got it." Simon said to Chrom, as they moved to the main gate of Longfort.

"Trouble in the wind, Milord: The Feroxi Guard are mobilising." Frederick said to Chrom. "What?! Why?" Chrom asked Frederick. "Who can say? But they look ready to let fly at a moment's notice. We'd best prepare for combat, just to be safe. Perhaps we ought to pool our supplies and select which Shepherds to deploy? Loath as I am to trust her, Robin might offer some valuable insight in this..." Frederick said to Chrom. Chrom then looked at Robin.

"Indeed, she IS our tactician, after all. So, Robin? What do you suggest?" Chrom asked Robin. "Absol." Absol said as she got into a fighting stance. "Before you get lost in thought we might have a problem." Simon said as he pointed up.

Then a woman with white skin, short blonde hair wearing heavy dark grey, with a spear in her hands walked to the edge of the top of the fortress. And on the ledge next to her was a small white creature that looked like it was made out of metal, with a grey belly, a white back with black spots, four small white legs, a single white spike, and a white oval shaped head with blue eyes and black spots. "I think she's the boss and it looks like she got an Aron." Simon said to everyone. "A Aron?" Lissa asked Simon. Simon said nothing and pulled out his Rotom Phone.

Aron.

The Iron Armor Pokemon.

Steel / Rock.

It Eats Iron Ore- And Sometimes Railroad Tracks- To Build Up The Steel Armor That Protects Its Body.

"Halt! Who goes there?!" The woman asked the Shepherds, as Simon put his Rotom Phone away. "Now Raimi is that any way to treat our guest." A female voice said to the woman. "It can't be?" Simon said realising who that voice belongs to. Soon Harper appeared wearing a Green Thief Armor and a sword on her hip. "Harper. I know you're new here but we can't be too careful when it comes to our barder. Now who are you?" Raimi said to Harper and asked Chrom.

"In the name of House Ylisse, I seek an audience with the khans!" Chrom said to Raimi, as he took a step forward. "Not another step, my bold lad! I've lancers at the ready!" Raimi said to Chrom. "Hold, milady! We are not your enemy! Exalt Emmeryn herself sent us to discuss matters of mutual interest." Frederick said to Raimi. "My only interest is keeping you out of Regna Ferox, bridand!" Raimi said to Frederick. "B-brigand? Now see here-." Frederick said to Raimi, but Raimi interrupted Frederick.

"You think you are the first "Ylisseans" to try and cross our border? I have the authority to fell such imposters where they stand." Raimi said to Frederick. "How dare you! You are in the presence of Prince Chrom, The exalt's own blood!" Frederick said to Raimi. "Ha! Yes, indeed- and I'm the queen of Valm! You do realise impersonating royalty is a capital offence, yes?" Raimi said to Frederick. "But what if they're telling the truth?" Harper asked Raimi.

"Mmm… Then perhaps we should settle this the Feroxi way. You claim to be the prince of Ylisse? Then prove it on the battlefield!" Raimi said to Chrom. "Work for me." Harper said to Raimi as she pulled out her four Pokeballs. "Come on out everyone." Harper said as she opened her Pokeballs.

The first Pokemon was a small round green lizard, with what looked like an apple pie for a back, and a piece of a red apple for a helmet. "Appletun." The Pokemon said to everyone.

The second creature was another small Pokemon, with small brown body, with small stubby arms and legs, a brown head, that was a bit big for its body, orange eyes, green vines for ears. And a large puffy piece of cotton for hair. "Whimsicott." The second Pokemon said to everyone

The Third Pokemon was a little bit bigger than the other two, and looked like a Human, wearing a rose theme superhero costume, with a white rose on its head, a three blue flower bouquet for its left hand, and three red flower bouquet for its right hand hand. "Roserade." The third Pokemon said to everyone.

And the last one was a living tree with barely any leaves left, six legs that looked like legs, and had cracks in it, something black being revealed by the cracks, one large red eye, two arms with three claws on them, and two small branches on the arms. And three branches on the top, that makes it look like horns. "Trevenant." The last Pokemon said to everyone.

"Now that everyone's here let's get this battle started." Harper said to everyone. "Are those Pokemon?" Lissa asked Simon. "Yes here you go." Simon said as he pulled out his Rotom Phone.

Appletun.

The Apple Nectar Pokemon.

Grass / Dragon.

Its Body Is Covered In Sweet Nectar, And The Skin On Its Back Is Especially Yummy. Children Used To Have It As A Snack.

Whimsicott.

The Wind Veiled Pokemon.

Grass / Fairy.

As Long As This Pokemon Bathes In Sunlight, Its Cotton Keeps Growing. If Too Much Cotton Fluff Builds, Whimsicott Tears It Off And Scatters It.

Roserade.

The Bouquet Pokemon.

Grass / Poison.

The Poison In Its Right Hand Is Quick Acting. The Poison In Its Left Hand Is Slow Acting. Both Are Life Threatening.

Trevenant.

The Elder Tree Pokemon.

Grass / Ghost.

Small Roots That Extend From The Tips Of This Pokemon's Feet Can Tie Into The Trees Of The Forest And Give Trevenant Control Over Them.

"Rgh… emmeryn won't like this at all…" Chrom said to himself. "Please, good ladies! If you'd just listen-" Chrom said to Raimi and Harper. "I've heard quite enough!" Raimi said to her troops. Then Raimi's troops launched spears at Chrom. But before the spears could hit Chrom. Sumia came out of nowhere, picked him up, put him onto the back of her pegasus, and flew into the air with Swablu flying beside her.

"Sumia?" Chrom asked Sumia, surprised to see her. "Better hold on tight. Captain. Could get bumpy." Sumia said to Chrom. "Uh… right." Chrom said to Sumia. "You'll be fine." Sumia said to Chrom, smiling. Chrom looked at Sumia with an impressed look on her face. "Swablu." Swablu said, getting Chrom's attaion. Chrom then noticed more of Raimi's troops getting ready for fire spaer at them. "Sumia!" Chrom said to Sumia. "Right!" Sumia said she led her pegasus into the trees just behind the rest of the Shepherds.

"Everyone take cover in the trees." Robin said to everyone. Then everyone ran into the woods. "Don't let up and be ready for a counter attack." Raimi said to her troops.

In the trees Chrom got off Sumia's pegasus as the other gathered around them. "Oh, Captain, I'm so relieved I made it in time." Sumia said to Chrom. "That does double for me, Sumia! And this- is the same ornery pegasus we met on the road?!" Chrom asked Sumia. "Oh, she's a sweetheart, isn't she? Once you really get to know her… lucky Swablu is a sweet heart all the time." Sumia said to Chrom.

"Well, many thanks to you three." Chrom said to Sumia, Swablu, and the pegasus. "I think the Pegasus is blushing!" Lissa said to everyone. "And I think we had all best focus on the situation at hand!" Frederick said to everyone. "Guys we have a problem." Simon said to everyone, as spears landed near them. "They know where we're hiding." Simon said to everyone. "Looks like we're doing this the Feroxi way." Chrom said to everyone.

"Everyone be careful Harper will drain you of your strength." Simon said to everyone. "You know that girl with the leader?" Frederick asked Simon. "Yes she's a Pokemon trainer like me. But while I use Steel types, she uses Grass types." Simon said to everyone. "Anything else?" Robin asked Simon. "My strategy is a head on clash, over welm my opponents with force. Harper strategy is healing and draining, she wins by outlasting her opponents." Simon said to everyone.

"So we have to finish this as soon as possible." Lissa said to Simon. "Bingo. So Robin what's the plan?" Simon asked Robin. "Give me a second to think." Robin said to Simon, as she looked at the fortress. Robin then noticed two groups of guards come out of the fortress and look at the doors behind them.

"Okay it looks like there are two ways to the leader. And we just have to bet the leader. So I suggest we divide into two teams, with Chrom, Frederick, Sumia, Sully, and Stahl, heading left side. While me, Simon, Lissa, Virion, Miriel, and Vaike, take the right side. There should be a soldier with the key on them, on both sides. Then we'll attack the leader from both sides, hopley our pincer maneuver will be enough to defeat their leader and Harper. And remember we don't want to kill them so, defend yourselves but hold back as much as you can." Robin said to everyone.

"Okay good plan but will be stretched thin if we do this. There's a chance we'll be overrun." Simon said to Robin. "Hmm?" Robin said to everyone as she thought. "What is it, Robin?" Chrom asked Robin. "Simon is right, but I thought about how you rode with Sumia earlier do our units always have to fight one-on-one?" Robin said to Chrom. "Are you suggesting we pair up? That's an interesting thought." Chrom said to Robin.

"Actually that could work. If we fight two-on-one, we can protect each other easier than if we were apart." Simon said to everyone. "I admit, I'd resemble a pincushion right now if it weren't for Sumia and her mount." Chrom said to everyone. "Exactly, By pairing up, units could lend each other added attack and defence. This idea can open up all sorts of strategic possibilities!" Robin said to everyone.

"Okay so who is paring with who?" Simon asked Robin. "Okay Sully and Stahl work together and focus on hit and run attacks." Robin said to Sully and Stahl. "Chrom you lead your teams charge with Frederick protecting you." Robin said to Chrom and Frederick. "And Sumia, do sky attacks for both pairs with you." Robin said to Sumia.

"For the rest of us Virion and Miriel you two will be in the back, giving us covering fire." Robin said to Virion and Miriel. "While they're doing that. Vaike you will charge at the enemy with me covering you." Robin said to Vaike. "And Simon you will defend Lissa." Robin said to Simon.

"Okay, but what about the Pokemon?" Simon asked Robin. "Litleo, and Swablu will go with Chrom and Sumia, and if you could lens them on for your more experienced Pokemon that could help them deal with Harpers Pokemon." Robin said to Simon. "Okay. Perrserker come out." Simon said, letting Perrserker out. "Perrserker I want you to go with Chrom group and keep them safe. Got it." Simon said to Perrserker. "Perrserker." Perrserker said to Simon, nodding yes. "Now what about Absol?" Simon asked Robin. "Absol and one more of your Pokemon, will go with us." Robin said to Simon. "Sounds like a plan." Simon said to Robin.

"Okay then let's do this." Chrom said as his group left. "I got you back Captain." Sumia said to Chrom, making Robin look at Sumia and Chrom, and Simon noticed this. "Robin get your head in the game. You can fight over Chrom later. Copperajah a little help." Simon said to Robin, as he left with everyone else on their team, and let Copperajah out. "Wait what? What are you talking about?" Robin said as she went after Simon.

On top of Fortress Harper noticed Perrserker heading to the left side, and Copperajah heading to the right side. "A Perrserker and a Cpperajah, appeared out of nowhere huh? Looks like Simon is a part of that group. Interesting. Trevenant you be a gentleman and take the right side, and Roserade be a lady and take the left side, wait until they make it past the gates before you "greet" them." Harper said to Trevenant and Roserade. "Trevenant/ Roserade." The two of them said to Harper as they left to their gates.

Meanwhile on the left side Kellam was sighing, cause no one, not even the enemy, noticed him. "Do they STILL not see me?" Kellam said to himself. "Perhaps Chrom will talk to me if I… wave my... hands around…" Kellam said, waving his hand lazily. "Why do I feel like I'm being watched…?" Chrom said to himself as he forced back one of the Feroxi troops, allowing Frederick to hit him with his spear sending the trooper flying.

"Um, sir?... Sir! Right here, sir!" Kellam said to Chrom. "Who's there? Show yourself!" Chrom said as he swung his sword around. "I'm standing in plain sight, sir. Right he-." Kellam said to Chrom, but stopped when Chrom pointed his sword at him, as yelling.

"Oh! I-is that you, Kellam? When did you arrive?" Chrom asked Kellam, noticing Kellam, and lowered his sword. "The same time as you. I've been with you all along. Er, I AM still a Shepherd, right? It's quite the honor, after all. I'd Hate to lose it. Sometimes I-." Kellam said to Chrom, but was interrupted by Chrom. "Of course, Kellam. Forgive me. You're just so… quiet, I completely-" Chrom said to Kellam, but was interrupted by Kellam. "Quite all right, sir, quite all right. I've been told I'm easy to miss." Kellam said to Chrom.

"At least the Feroxi didn't find you." Chrom said to Kallem. "I've been calling to you and waving my arms for several minutes. I don't think they've so much as glanced this way." Kallem said to Chrom. "You almost sound disappointed." Chrom said to Kallem. "Well, I just… I'm glad you finally saw me! Just try to keep an eye out from now on?" Kellam said to Chrom. "Well we do need another member for our team for the pincer attack. So come with us." Chrom said to Kallem, as they went after the rest of Chrom's team.

After some time everyone knockout, the Feroxi troops on the ground and was looking for the keys. Then they found the keys. "A key! We can use it to open the fortress door." Frederick said to his team, as he held the key. "I got to say. It already feels as though Robin has been a Shepherd forever. And Simon's Pokemon are incredible, I wonder if Litleo, Absol, and Happiny will be that incredible." Chrom said to himself. "I'm sure we could handle the Feroxi without their help." Frederick said to Chrom, as he put the key into the door on the left side.

Then once Frederick opened the door, a handful of sharp pins came flying out of the door, this scared the horses and the pegasus, and made them let out a cry. While taking cover Chrom noticed that it was Roserade that was firing them from the top of the stairs.

Meanwhile on the right side everyone heard the cries of the horses and the pegasus. "What was that?" Simon asked his team. "It sounds like something scared the horses and the pegasus. I hope everything is alright?" Lissa said to everyone. "I'm sure they're fine. Now let's get in here." Vaike said as he grabbed their team's key and unlocked the door. "Vaike be careful we don't know what's behind there." Robin said to Vaike. "Oh relax Robin, there's nothing Teach can't handle." Vaike said to Robin as he opened the door.

Then Vaike was punched in the face by a glowing orange and green fist. Everyone then watched as Vaike was sent flying into a tree. Then everyone turned to see Trevenant standing in front of them. "Apparently Teach can't handle a living tree." Simon said to everyone, as Trevenant fired seeds from its mouth. The seeds landed on Vaike, and sprouted small vines that had small leaves on them. The vines then wrapped around Vaike and the tree he cashed into, tying him to the tree and started to glow green.

"That's Leech Seed. we got to get it off him before it drains all his strength, and stop Trevenant." Simon said to everyone. "Okay then let's do this." Robin said to everyone. "Trevenant." Trevenant said as his hands became large glowing light green logs. "On second thought, run!" Robin said to everyone, as Trevenant started to swing his logs around. They all ran from Trevenant for a few seconds.

"Okay enough of this Copperajah, use Iron Head." Simon said to Copperajah, as he stopped running. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as the bumps on her head became ruff and silver, then charged at Trevenant. "Trevenant." said as he swinged his logs at Copperajah. The two attacks collided making a clunking sound, and locked moves, neither moving an inch.

"Copperajah, locked with Trevenant. She can't move." Simon said to everyone. "Then, maybe Asbol can help." Robin said to Simon. "Absol can you use Shadow Claw on Trevenant." Robin said to Absol. "Absol." Absol said as she charged at Trevenant, with her front claws covered in dark energy with a purple outline. Then she did a running dash and slashed the back of Trevenant. "Trevenant." Trevenant said in pain. And that pain was enough to give Copperajah the edge she needed to force Trevenant back, and send him flying to the floor above.

"Nice work Absol and Copperajah." Lissa said to Absol and Copperajah. "Yeah you did good Absol." Robin said to Absol. "These Pokemon are fascinating. How much power do they have?" Miriel asked herself as she wrote stuff in her book. "I wonder how the other team is doing?" Simon asked himself, as he cut Vaike free.

On the left side Chrom's team was standing against the wall next to the door, with needles and a few balls of sludge coming out of the door. "This could be going better." Chrom said to everyone. "Any idea how we can get past this?" Sully asked Chrom. Chrom then looked at Kellam, Perrserker, and Litleo.

"I have an idea. Kellam can you use your shield and protect Perrserker and Litleo." Chrom said to Kellam. "I think I can." Kellam said to Chrom. "Then I want you to move forward protecting them, and then Litleo use Fire Fang. and Perrserker use whatever you think would work. Then when that Pokemon stun Kellam you slam your shield into Pokemon, hopefully that will be enough to knock it out." Chrom said to everyone.

"Okay let's do this." Kellam said as he got ready, and Perrserker and Litleo got behind Kellam. "Ready?" Kellam asked the Pokemon. "Perrserker/ Litleo." the two Pokemon said nodding their heads in agreement. "Then let's go." Kellam said as he started to move up the stairs. "Swablu help them with Mist." Sumia said to Swable. "Swable." Swable said to Sumia, as she let out a cloud of mist, covering Kellam, Perrserker, and Litleo.

Despite not being able to see her targets, Roserade just kept firing her attacks at Kellam, but while they did leave some dents in Kellam's shield, all of Roserades' attacks either bounced off or splattering on Kellam shield.

Then as Kellam got close the attacks started to bounce off his shield and just missed Roserade, making Roserade stop her attacks. "Now!" Kellam said to Perrserker and Litleo. "Perrserker." Perrserker said as he jumped from behind Kellam, with his blade claws out and glowing white. "Litleo." Litleo said as he jumped from behind Kellam, with his mouth full on fire in the shape of some fangs. Then the two attacks landed, throwing Roserade off balance and allowing Kellam to use his shield to knock Roserade back. "Okay it's clear." Kellam said to everyone, as they started to move up.

Then on top of the fortress Harper noticed Trevenant and Roserade was sent flying to the sendon floor. "Well Raimi it looks like they got past our ground forces." Harper said to Raimi as she returned Trevenant and Roserade to their Pokeballs. "Then let's get ready to fight Harper." Raimi said to Harper, as she pulled out her spear and shield. "Okay, but let's have a little fun. Whimsicott I want you to use Grassy Terrain, and then mess with everyone with Grassy Glide." Harper said to Whimsicott. "Whimsicott." Whimsicott said nodding yes.

"That's my girl. Now go have some fun." Harper said to Whimsicott. "Whimsicott." Whimsicott said as she started to glow a light green. Soon flowers started to sprout out of the stone fortress. Then Whimsicott started to move at high speed on the second floor of the fortress.

As Whimsicott chased Grassy Terrain, Chrom's and Robin's team moved to the top of the stairs. "What the? Why are their flowers up here?" Lissa asked everyone. "Wait a minute." Simon said as he put a hand on the floor. "This is a Terrain." Simon said to everyone. "A Terrain?" Robin asked Simon. "A Terrain is a small environment that is created by a Pokemon. This Terrain is called Grassy Terrain, a move that powers up Grass moves a little and heals everyone a little." Simon said to everyone.

"Why would they set up an environment that would heal us?" Lissa asked Simon. But before Simon could answer Lissa. Whimsicott came out of nowhere and hit everyone in the back of their legs, knocking them to the ground. "What was that?" Vaike asked as everyone got up, only to get knocked down by Whimsicott again. But Simon noticed Whimsicott.

"I get it now." Simon said to everyone. "What? What is it?" Robin asked Simon as they got up, only to be knocked down again. "Harper's Whimsicott is using a move called Grassy Glide. It's a move that makes the user move at high speed while on Grassy Terrain." Simon said to Robin. "So the reason we can't seem to stand is because Whimsicott is pushing us down." Robin said to Simon, as a few Feroxi troops came charging at them. "Yeah to make it easier for the Feroxi to beat us." Simon said as everyone rolled to dodge the attacks of Feroxi troops.

Then as they tried to get up to fight the Feroxi troops Whimsicott was getting ready for another Grassy Glide, and Simon noticed this. "Copperajah, stop Whimsicott." Simon said to Copperajah. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as she got up. Then Whimsicott started to move, and Copperajah saw where she was going. So Copperajah jumped and landed right where Whimsicott was going to be, and Whimsicott rammed right into Copperajah's side. "Whimsicott." Whimsicott said as she rubbed her head. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as she used her trunk to send Whimsicott flying.

Whimsicott then landed near Harper, Raimi, Aron, and Appletun. "Well I guess they'll be here in a few minutes." Harper said to Raimi, as she returned Whimsicott to her Pookeball. "Then let us get ready." Raimi said to Harper, as they got ready to fight.

After a few minutes of fighting the Feroxi troops, Harper, Raimi, Aron, and Appletun were the only ones left, and the Shepherds surrounding them. "Everyone be on your guard Appletun may be small, but she's powerful." Simon said to everyone as they got ready to attack.

"Let our battle sound out the truth of your words!" Raimi said to everyone. "Ladies first. Appletun show them why you're my team's leading lady, with Dragon Pulse." Harper said to Appletun. "Appletun." Appletun said as she pointed her head into the sky and opened her mouth. Then a beam of purple with a dragon head energy burst off her mouth, surprising everyone. "What is that?" Lissa said as everyone stairs at the Dragon Pulse. Then the head of the Dragon Pulse turned to the Shepherds, and started to charge at them. "EVERYONE MOVE!" Robin yelled as everyone scattered to avoid the Dragon Pulse.

Then Raimi and Aron started to charge at Frederick. "Aron use Headbutt." Raimi said as she used her shield to block Frederick's spear. "Aron." Aron said as it jumped onto Raimi's back and landed a clear hit in Fredericks chest forcing him off his horse. "That's my boy." Raimi said to Aron. "Save some for us Raimi." Harper said as she charged at the group. But Simon blocked her and locked weapons with her.

"So it is you Simon good to see you." Harper said to Simon. "Yeah. Got to say I wasn't expecting to see you ever again." Simon said to Harper. "Well you have, so let's see what you've learned with that axe of yours." Harper said as they both took a few steps back. "Everyone Harper is mine." Simon said to everyone, as he and Harper charge at each other.

Soon the two started to clash their weapons, while giving orders to Appletun and Copperajah. "Copperajah use Play Rough." Simon said to Copperajah, and he sticked at Harper. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as she charged. "Appletun blind her with Apple Acid." Harper said to Appletun, as she blocked Simon's attack. "Appletun." Appletun said as she fired a steam of acid with a sweet aroma at Copperajah. The steam of acid landed right into Copperajah's eyes. This made Copperajah close her eyes and shake her head in pain, which made Copperajah swing her trunk around.

With Copperajah swinging her trunk around, Raimi and Aron got in plant attacks. But everyone was able to dodge Raimi and Aron's attacks with a few scratches at most. "Simon get your Pokemon under control." Frederick said to Simon. "Fine, but someone's got to hold Harper back." Simon said as he pushed Harper back and jumped back. "Your Teach got this Simon." Vaike said to Simon, as he started to fight Harper.

Simon then ran towards Copperajah, and placed a hand on Copperajah's right side. "Easy girl. I'm here. You're okay." Simon said to Copperajah, petting her side. Copperajah then started to calm down. "There that's it." Simon said to Copperajah. "Here Let me help. Happiny use Aromatherapy." Lissa said to Simon and Happiny. "Happiny." Happiny said as she blew a gentle and sweet breeze from her mouth. Then the pain in Copperajah's eyes started to fade, and she opened them

"There better now?" Simon asked Copperajah. Copperajah let out a joyful cry. "Glad to hear. Now could you be a dear and use High Horsepower on that Aron." Simon said to Copperajah. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as charged at the Aron. Then Coppertajah slammed into Aron with her trunk, sending Aron flying into the back wall.

"Aron." Raimi said as she turned to Aron. Sully then tried to strike Raimi, but Raimi was able to block her attack with her shield. But then Sumia came out of nowhere and laned a good hit on Raimi's back. Making her learn forward, and giving Stahl a chance to hit her, making Raimi drop to her knees.

"Well that's two down two to go." Frederick said to everyone. But then Raimi and Aron got up. "How are they still standing?" Miriel asked everyone. "For the woman. It's probably because she tuff and has heavy armor. As for Aron, he must have Sturdy for an ability." Simon said to everyone. "Sturdy? Ability? Explain?" Robin asked Simon. "Every Pokemon has two of three abilities. It's sorta like a bonus power for every Pokemon. In the case of Sturdy. Aron, he can't be taken out in one shot." Simon said to everyone.

"You may have gotten a few good hit's but we're still not done. Right Aron?" Raimi said to everyone and asked Aron. "Aron ar ARON!" Aron said before he started to glow blue. "What's going on?" Chrom asked. "Aron's evolving." Simon said to Chrom. "Evolving?" Mireil asked Simon. "In a short summary. Evolving is when Pokemon suddenly get bigger, stronger, and gain new powers." Simon said to Mireil as everyone looked at Aron.

Aron's body was now three times his size, with his stubby legs turning into large strong legs with three white claws on them and a white a grey brace with small bumps on them, on each leg. And his white back became thicker, the fins on his back turned from one skinny one to a few blade-like fins, and the white oval head turned into a triangle with a couple more blak spots with a blade fin on it, and his blue eyes lower. "Lairon." Aron said as he finished glowing.

"What the. Is that the same Pokemon from before?" Lissa asked Simon. "That's the same Aron. he just got a lot bigger really quick." Simon said to Lissa. "Faninatiting Pokemon can change and develop over the course of a few seconds, while Humans take years to change and develop. Is Aron used to his new body?" Miriel asked Simon, as she wrote some stuff down in her book. "Lairon." Lairon said as he raised his head to the sky. Everyone then looked up to see rock falling out of the sky. "Yes and he learned Rock Slide. EVERYONE MOVE!" Simon said to Miriel and yelled at everyone else.

The Shepherds then moved out of the way off the rocks. Then when the rocks finished falling everyone noticed that the rocks surrounded Harper, Raimi, Lairon, and Appletun, giving the Shepherds every little opening to attack. "Where did all of these rocks come from?" Frederick asked Simon. "Rock Slide. A move that summons large rocks above the user's enemy." Simon said to Frederick. "Fascinating it's like Pokemon have no limits to their abilities." Miriel said as she wrote down some facts.

"But now what? The rocks are protecting them. We have to fight one-on-one now." Stahl said to everyone. Robin then placed a hand on one of the rocks, and noticed it wasn't that stable. "Simon can Copperajah knock some of these rocks at them?" Robin asked Simon. "Yeah why?" Simon asked Robin. Robin then gave Simon a smile. "Oh I get it." Simon said to Robin. "Care to fill in the rest of us?" Chrom asked Simon and Robin.

"We have Copperajah turned their defence into a weakness." Robin said to Chrom. "One of two things could happen. One the rocks scatter them and we can strike. Or two they destroy the rocks making a dust cloud giving us one chance. Either way this could be our chance to win." Simon said to Chrom. "Okay, then let's do this. Litleo help me with Fire Fang?" Chrom said to everyone and asked Litleo. "Litleo." Litleo said to Chrom, nodding his head yes. "And Absol can you help me with Shadow Claw?" Robin asked Absol. "Absol." Asbol said nodding her head yes.

"Okay then get ready." Simon said to Chrom, Robin, Litleo, and Absol. Chrom and Robin then pulled out their swords and got ready to charge. Litleo got into position with his mouth full of fire. And Absol got into position with her front claws covered in black energy with a purple outline. "Okay. 3, 2, 1, Copperajah use High Horsepower and sends these rocks flying at them." Simon said to everyone. "Copperajah." Copperajah said as she slammed her trunks into a few of the rocks sending the rocks flying at Harper, Raimi, Lairon, and Appletun.

"Appletun use Dragon Pulse again on those rocks." Harper said to Appletun. "Appletun." Appletun said as she fired another Dragon Pulse turning the rocks into a large cloud of dust. "Now!" Robin said as she and Chrom charged through the cloud of dust, with Absol and Litleo following behind. Harper, Raimi, Lairon, and Appletun didn't see them coming. With all of them off guard by this, Chrom and Robin easily knocked Raimi's and Harper's weapons out of their hands and pointed their swords at Raimi's and Harper's necks. With Absol and Litleo striking the sides Lairon, and Appletun, forcing both of them against the wall.

"Well it looks like we've lost." Harper said to Raimi. "Then your claims were true." Raimi said to Chrom. "I'm glad you finally believe us." Chrom said to Raimi as the Shepherds put their weapons away.

"A thousand apologies, Prince Chrom. I truly took you for brigand imposters. But No fraud could ever wage a battle as you have! I will send word of your arrival to the capital and escort you there personally." Raimi said to Chrom. "That would be most appreciated, thank you." Chrom said to Raimi. "On the pulse side Raimi, we had a good battle, Aron evolved into Lairon, and we all learned now things." Harper said to Raimi. "Right Harper, but before I go can you tell me something about Lairon?" Raimi asked Harper. "Of Course." Harper said as she pulled out a green Rotom Phone.

Lairon.

The Iron Armor Pokemon.

Steel / Rock.

During Territorial Disputes, Lairon Fights By Slamming Into Each Other. Close Inspection Of Their Steel Armor Reveals Scratches And Dents.

"Thank you now can you keep an eye on Chrom and his people, while I go send word of their arrival." Raimi said to Harper. "Of course." Harper said to Raimi. Then Raimi and Lairon left Harper, her Pokemon, and Shepherds. "Amazing! Her whole demeanor changed." Robin said to everyone. "In Ferox, strength speaks louder than words." Frederick said to Robin. "He's right. I've been here for a few days and they only listen to me if I give them a good slugging." Harper said to Robin.

"I should have known better than to overtime the value of diplomacy here." Frederick said to Harper. "So can we get going, Chrom?" Lissa asked Chrom. "Yes, It's not getting any warmer." Chrom said to Lissa. "Then please follow me inside, where you can warm by the fire and wait until Raimi and Lairon return." Harper said as she led the way inside, with Harper and Simon returning their Pokemon to their Pokeball.

Inside all the Shepherds were sitting around a fire with Harper walking towards Simon. "It is really good to see you again Simon." Harper said to Simon. "Same. But what are you doing here?" Simon asked Harper. "I was learning how to fight under Raimi. I had to get ready for an upcoming tournament." Harper said to Simon. "A tournament?" Simon asked Harper. "Yeah. It's an important event here in Ferox. And me and Daniel are going to be a part of it." Harper said to Simon, surprising him.

"Daniel is in Ferox?!" Simon asked Harper. "Yes, he's at the capital." Harper said to Simon. "Are the others in the capital too?" Simon asked Harper. "No just Daniel." Harper said to Simon. "So that's three down, five to go." Simon said to Harper. "You really think the other five are here as well?" Harper asked Simon. "I'm here, You're here, Daniel here. So it's sense that the others are here too, somewhere." Simon said to Harper.

"You have a point." Harper said to Simon. "By the way has anything weird happened to you?" Simon asked Harper. "You mean like eight random people getting sent to another plant, where magic and steel rules. Nope nothing weird is happening here." Harper said to Simon, laughing a little bit. "You know what never mind." Simon said to Harper. "Oh come on I was just joking. But besides the whole, get sent to another plant thing nothing. Weird's been happening." Harper said to Simon.

"So you haven't run into living comprise made out of black smoke, and armor hasn't just appeared on your body and disappeared when the battle was over." Simon said to Harper. "Are you joking? Zombies made out of black smoke, armor coming out of thin air. That's impossible." Harper said to Simon. "I know but it's happened multiple times." Simon said to Harper, as Raimi and Lairon came into the room.

"Everything is ready." Raimi said to everyone. "Alright Shepherds let's move." Chrom said to everyone. Soon everyone started to move, leaving Harper and Simon in the room. "Come on You might be just what we need." Harper said to Simon. "What are you talking about?" Simon asked Harper. "You'll see." Harper said to Simoon as she left the room. "Why do I have a bad feeling about us going to the capital?" Simon asked himself before he went after the rest of the Shepherds.

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