(Pokemon Black and White ost - Dragonspiral Tower)
"Are you certain of this?" Aecrus asked.
"Yes, we saw it without own eyes." Azelf nodded his head. "It was a Donphan-like Pokemon. Two version of them even."
"One has larger tusks while the other has a longer treads and no tusk. As well as a mechanical being." Uxie added
"Two Donphan Versions... One with grand tusks while the other mechanical... hmm..." Arceus hummed. "Most curious. This Donphan with greater tusks... Why does this ring a bell? I need to investigate them both. You said you found them in Asado Desert? Take me there."
"Got it!" Azelf nodded as they flew into a portal
Meanwhile with the Gym Takers...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Gym Lobby)
"Thank you for the prize money!" Florian said as he took his Prize Money and Renne took hers.
"There's nothing better than to pass the type then chatting with friends, right?" Victor chuckled.
"Right. So you guys came in here just for the food?" Renne asked
"Well to be honest, it was my suggestion since I've gotten hungry and our Pokemon are feeling hungry too." Hop admit. "But hey, who would have guess we would eventually meet again in a place like this?"
"You guys now have five Gym badges, right? Only three more to go." Marine said. "Which Gym are you planning to head next?"
"Hmm." Florian pull out his Rotom Phone. "There are two gyms that are located in the North Province. And one back in the South Province. Though it seems the north provinces we have to wear something warm because it's a snow cover area."
"In that case, we should go shopping for clothes for the winter." Renne said. "But as for the Gym... why don't we head to Alfornada? We can take the Flying Taxi to Cortondo and make our way to Area Six."
"Sounds good to me. Our progress is going so fast."
"Well when you're out in the world. Stuff like this happens. You end up becoming is strong in just a few days." Victor said.
"Seriously. Back in the wild area, there are plenty of strong Pokemon that I had hard time defeating, yet managed to win and gain some strong training." Hop said.
"Oh you have no idea how much of a close call it was to get away." Victor sighed.
"That would explain how strong our Champion is." Bede fold his arms.
"But for us, me and Florian have Miraidon and Koraidon with us. Their Dash mode really speed up the traveling. And made things easier." Renne said.
"No kidding. And yet, there are somethings I want to know from Professor Sada and Tubo. The people entrusted us Miraidon and Koraidon."
"Oh? What are they like?" Marine asked
"Well—"
"Well isn't this a surprise." A voice called out, turning to see Geeta. "Here I would have a nice chat with our talented trainers and I came to see Galar's very own Champion including famous trainers here in the Gym Lobby."
"Oh, hello Miss Geeta!" Florian greeted.
"Friend of yours?" Victor asked.
"More like someone we met." Renne said. "Here in Paldea, she's the chairman of both the Pokemon League and Uva Academy. So what brings you here Miss Geeta?" Renne asked
"To congratulate you on defeating another Gym Leader. Rika informed me that there were two unusual Trainers worth keeping an eye on."
"And you presume it was us."
"Correct. I had the pleasure of observing your last match from Larry. I was impressed by the fantastic skills you both showed! Your Riolu who's willpower still able to fight, despite being nearly on the verge of falling in defeat. It still holding up high and deliver the final blow. It truly shows the bonds between you and your Pokemon. And of course, Florian's Gallade and Meowscarada tactics and skills also show the people there an extraordinary time. If the two of you managed to keep your momentum and achieve Champion Rank... I will be very interested in inviting you two to the Pokemon League and—"
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Nemona's Theme)
"Florian! Renne! I've got my team all picked out!" Nemona came barging in. "And I saw you battling the Gym Leader! You guys keep getting better every time! Did you two battle each other while you travel to improve your skills?"
"Ah, good to see you again, Champion Nemona. It has certainly been a while." Geeta greeted
"Whoa! Wait! La Primera? And is that Galar's Champion AND the famous strong strainers from Galar here in Paldea? With Florian AND Renne?!"
"La Primera?" Bede asked.
"Now that I think about it, Nemona, how come you keep calling her that?" Florian asked
"Wait, did I forget to give you the full explanation?!" Nemona gasped.
"Yes." Both Renne and Florian answered.
"Oh shoot! I'm really sorry! Everyone calls Ms. Geeta "La Primera" because she's just that—she's the real number one, even higher than us regular champions here in Paldea. She's the Top Champion!"
"The Top Champion of Paldea?!" Hop jawdropped.
"Ahh." Renne fold her arms and look amused. "That explains not just her presence. It all makes sense. Not only she's the head of the Champions here in Paldea, but also the Chairman of both the Pokemon League and Uva Academy. That's quite the number of accomplishment and responsibility."
Geeta chuckled. "I can't deny that."
"I thought you were too busy to spend your time check-in on Gyms, La Primera." Nemona said.
"I'm not here to inspect the Gym. I've came to scout some rather promising young talents."
"Whooooa. I look away for one second around you guys and you're already that famous?!"
"It can't help we gotten so popular." Renne shrug.
"But I found them first La Primera! You can't go stealing them from me!"
"Since when did we become your property?" Florian and Renne asked
Geeta chuckled. "I suppose I'll have to get in line."
"That's right! C'mon Florian! Time for our battle!" Nemona pleaded with an exciting look. "The battlefield awaits!
Florian nervous laugh. "All right, all right, hold your Rapidash. I'm coming, I'm coming."
"A Moment please." Geeta said.
"Huh? What is it?" Nemona asked
"I would very much like to observe this match, if that is all right."
"Oooh, haha! Totally fine by me!" Nemoan turn to Victor, Marine, Bede and Hop. "You guys interested in watching too?"
"I don't see why not?" Victor casually wrap his arms over his neck. "What do you guys say?"
"I guess I don't mind as well." Marine answered
"Yeah! Same goes for me too!" Hop cheered
"Hmph. I suppose it couldn't hurt to watch." Bede said
"Then I'll be the referee for the battle. Where should we go for your battle?" Renne asked
"I happen to know a well-suited area." Geeta said.
"Before we go. I need to take my Pokemon to the Pokemon Center to heal up after that battle." Florian said.
"Of course. Please take your time." Geeta said as Florian headed to the Pokemon Center.
(BGM ended)
One Pokemon heal up later...
"All right, this street is large enough for the battle." Renne said.
"Right. Just so know you guys. Once you two get all the badges from the Gym. You two better go all out against the Strongest Trainer around!" Nemona said.
"Yes. You must face the Pokemon League." Geeta nodded in agreement. "It is located to the northwest of Mesagoza. The Pokemon League is where Trainers are reborn as Champions—the greatest honor that they might dream of."
"Collecting eight Gym Bages sets you up to take the Champion Assessment. If you two can face the challenges of the final examiner and win, you'll become a Champion! Just imagine how that moment would feel. Try getting into that Champion mindset!"
"Way to place in the pressure, Nemona." Florian scratched his cheeks. "Still, I couldn't help but imagine how it would feel."
'Becoming Pokemon Champions... How would that feel... will it be like ordinary titles? Or maybe something else?' Renne thought.
"Now, set your weights on reaching that big, important stage... and let's battle!" Nemona pull out her Pokeball.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Nemona Battle Theme)
"You're on!" Florian got his Pokeball out.
Both Florian and Nemona go on opposite side of the streets while Geeta, Renne, Victor, Marine, Bede and Hop stand on the side of the road.
"All right, are both Trainers ready?" Renne asked as they nodded. "All right, begin!"
Champion Influencer - Nemona
"Let's go, Lycanroc!" Nemona throw her Pokeball.
"Come on out Revavroom!" Florian throw his Pokemon as both Revavroom and Mid-day Lycanroc came out of their Pokeball and roar while Revavroom turned her engine.
"I know La Primera and your other friends are watching, but no need to get worked up, Florian. Just stay cool!" Nemona advised.
"Haha. Thanks for the tip." Florian scratch his forehead. "All right, Revavroom, use Poison Jab!"
"Use Quick Attack Lycanroc!" Nemona yelled
Lycanroc launch the Quick Attack first on Revavroom's head, but then Revavroom's let out a poison Jab from its tongue and Jab Lycanroc, knocking him back, sliding. Lycanroc recovered and then go for the Bite Attack on the Engine, winching Revavroom and throwing her into the air.
"Gyro Ball!" Florian yelled.
Revavroom recovered and started spinning rapidly while glowing silver and aim toward Lycanroc.
"Double Team!" Nemona yelled as Lycanroc created clones of himself as Revavrooom hit one of the clones and then stop and look around.
"Shift Gear!" Florian yelled as Revavroom's engines begin to stir as gears form around him and then boosted its speed and strength. "Now Spin Out!"
Revaroom's Engines stir up and then begin to spin rapidly and circling, headbutting each clone with rapid speed until hits the real Lycanroc, knocking him away as he whin and wink in pain.
"Ooh! Nice one! All right, Lycanroc, Acclerock!"
"Shift Gear!" Florian yelled as Lycanroc lung toward Revasrooms while Revavroom shifted her gear again. Lycanroc headbutted her, pushing Revavroom slightly until her engine started up and then she and Lycanroc begin to headbutt each other with speed repeatedly until Lycanroc used Rock Slide. Large Boulders glowing sivler appeared and were aim toward Revavroom. Revavroom dodged each one with its speed and then go for an Iron Head Attack, striking Lycanroc.
"Arrogu!" Lycanroc winched, rolling away until getting back on his feet.
"Lycanroc, use Bite!"
"Poison Jab!" Florian yelled
Lycanroc lung toward Revavroom and bite her side, but then its tongue glow purple and then jab the side, forcing him to let go and then fell to his knees until defeat with eyes swirling.
"Lycanroc is unable to battle! Victory goes to Revavroom!" Renne announced
"Haha! You didn't give me options." Nemona laughed and recalled Lycanroc. "You did great buddy, go rest up!" Then switch Pokeball. "Let's go, Goomy!" She throw her Pokeball and came out Goomy.
"Goo!"
"A Goomy, huh? Then let's play a fair game. Revavroom, returned!" Florian recalled Revavroom, switch Pokeball. "You're up Dreepy!" He throw and came out Dreepy.
"A Dreepy? I can see why you call it fair. Dragon against Dragon! Hehe!" Nemona smirked.
"But isn't Dreepy really weak? There's no way you can win." Bede pointed out the facts.
"Don't underestimate Dreepy. Look can be deceiving." Florian said with confidence.
"Ooh, I sense how much you really care for Dreepy. In that case, let's give it a go! Gloomy Dragon Pulse!"
"Dodge with Quick Attack!" Florian yelled.
Dreepy's body glow as Goomy charge and fired Dragon Pulse toward Dreepy. Dreepy dodged with high speed and them headbutted Goomy. Goomy was knocked back but then it used Water Pulse, pushing Dreepy back, swirling until recovered it stand.
"Use Bite!" Florian yelled as Dreepy flew swiftly and bite Goomy's body, dragging her.
"Use Water Pulse!" Nemona yelled
"Gooo!" Goomy channeling a sphere of water from the mouth, enlarging it and move its body to hit Dreepy, forcing her to let go, dropping her as Dreepy shake her head.
"Now use Dragon Pulse!" Nemona yelled
"Gooo!" Goomy channel and then fired a beam that form into a dragon and struck on Dreepy, supereffectively.
"Deee!" Dreepy swirling and then winched.
"You got this Dreepy! Hang in there!" Florian encourages as Dreepy nodded. "Use Quick Attack!"
Dreepy's body glow white, lung and then struck on Goomy.
"Dragon Pulse!" Nemona yelled
"Quick Attack!" Florian yelled
Dreepy's body glow white again and lung toward Goomy and tackle him, and then Goomy fired a dragon beam, knocking Dreepy away. Dreepy then used Bite on Goomy who begin to shake her off with Water Pulse. Dreepy quickly let go and then fly away until Goomy fired Water Pulse at her. Dreepy swirl around it as used Quick Attack Again. Then Goomy unleash Dragon Pulse toward Dreepy upclose. Both attack then cause an explosion on each other, revealing both Goomy and Dreepy were knock away. Both Goomy and Dreepy fell on their backs as their eyes rolled.
"Both Goomy and Dreepy are unable to battle!" Renne announced.
"Both of our Pokemon? Wow! Dreepy really has become strong!" Nemona recalled Goomy.
"Yeah. It show how much I have believe in her. If she can take out Goomy, even if she was defeated in the end, I'll be proud of her no matter what." Florian said, recalling Dreepy.
"Now that's the right attitude! I can't wait to see her evolution form!" Nemona then switch Pokeball. "Go, Pawmo!" She throw her Pokeball
"Go Gallade!" Florian throw out his Pokeball and Gallade and Pawmo came out of their Pokeball
"Gallade!" Gallde took his stand
"Pawmooo!" Pawmo took his stand.
"Gallade, use Sword Dance!" Florian yelled as Gallade's forearm glow purple and longer.
"Thunder Wave Pawmo!" Nemona yelled
"Paaw!" Pawmo then shoot electricity toward Gallade.
"Dodge and use Sacred Blade!" Florian yelled as Gallde slide to his left and then lung at Pawmo.
"Block it!" Nemona yelled as Gallde swing his forearms while Pawmo block it, using his arms and then kick Gallade back.
Gallade and Pawmo lung at each other, throwing slashes and punches at each other until pushing each other back.
"Arm Trust!" Nemona yelled as Pawmo lung toward Gallde and repeatedly.
Gallade block it and then slide kick him but Pawmo jump up and then deliver a strong kick, but Gallade block with his forearms, allowing him to backflip and landed.
"Quick Attack!" Nemona yelled as Pawmo lung at high speed and then punch Gallade, sliding him slightly.
"Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled as Gallade forearms flow light blue then swings his arms repeatedly and multiple light blue crescent blades.
"Dodge it!" Nemona yelled
"Paw! Paw! Paw!" Pawmo backflip, side and dodge each Psycho Blades thrown at him.
"Now Sparks!" Nemona yelled as Pawmo's body channel electricity and then lung for a tackle attack, striking Gallade.
"Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled as Gallade then swing his forearm and struck on Pawmo, knocking him away, rolling. Pawmo recovered, sliding.
"Haha! How exciting! Pawmo, Thunder Wave!"
"Pawmo!" Pawmo shoot electricity at Gallade.
"Counter it with Psycho Blade!" Florian yelled.
"Gaaaallade!" Gallade send out light blue crescent blades toward the electricity and cut it in half. Half of it nearly hit Gallde but he skillfully dodged by tilting his body and then the Psycho Blade struck on Pawmo.
"Paw!" Pawmo was knocked back sliding until winched.
"Pawmo, you okay?" Nemona asked as Pawmo nodded. "Then go for Quick Attack."
"Block it!" Florian yelled as Pawmo lung at high speed and then tackle Gallade who failed to block it in time.
Gallade and Pawmo then throw slashes, punches and kicks at each other as Pawmo throw flurry kicks, but Gallade block with his forearms and then spin kick him. Pawmo block and was knock back and landed on his feet. Then they lung at each other, throwing kicks, slashes and punches at each other with rapid speed and then do the Arm Trust, knocking Gallade back, and Gallade counter it with Sacred Blade, knocking Pawmo away sliding. Pawmo and Gallade panted until Pawmo fell ont he ground in defeat while Gallade fell to his knees and panted.
"Pawmo is unable to battle! Gallade wins!" Renne announced.
Victor whistle. "It reminds me so much with Bea."
"Oh yeah." Hop nodded in agreement as Nemona recalled Pawmo.
"You did excellent buddy!" Nemona said to the Pokeball.
"Gallade, return too." Florian recalled Gallade. "Go get some rest. You earn it."
"Haha! Your Gallade was able to make my Pawmo a challenge. He hasn't gotten a good sweat like that, Florian. I couldn't help but feel the pressure."
"You know the funny part is. I can say the same to you. Gallade loves improving himself with his form. You and Pawmo really help us out."
"Aww, you're just the sweetest, aren't you." Nemona giggled. "You're the one who's pushing me into a corner and yet you're being so kind." Nemona then pull her Pokeball. "Then let's put on a good show for La Primera with Terastallation!"
"You read my mind!" Florian got out a Pokeball.
"Go, Quaquaval/Meowscarada!" Florian and Nemona yelled as Both Pokemon came out of their Pokeball
"Meow!" Meowscarada wink
"Qua!" Quaquaval tap dance and then took his stand.
Florian and Nemona got out their Tera Balls. "LET'S GO! TERASTALLATION!" They yelled as Tera energy gathered within the device and then both throw it toward their Pokemon, Terastallation them with Tera Jewels. Meowscarda is Grass Type while Quaquaval is Water.
"Quaquaval, Air Cutter!" Nemona yelled
"Agility!" Florian yelled.
Quaquaval sent out air slashes but Meowscarada dodged gracefully and peacefully by jumping, backfliping, and cartwheeling.
"Now Flower Trick!"
"Meow!" Meowscarada spun around, summoning flowers, and with a snap of a finger, they vanished and reappeared around Quaquavel, dealing a strong explosion and super effective and critical hit.
"Quaaaa!" Quawuaval yelled in agony as he winched.
"Now that's some serious damage! Luck is on your side!" Nemona praises. "Quaquaval, Aqua Step!"
"Quaquaval recovered his stand and then tap dancing as water spread from each step, then lung toward Meowscarada and tap kicking, dancing and a graceful kick, knocking Meowscarada away.
"Meow!" Meowscarada grunted but recovered.
"Night Slash!" Florian yelled as Meowscarada claws glowed.
Meowscarada lung toward Quaquaval at high speed and the two of them begin to brawl wach other. Quaquaval dodge and kick while Meowscarada dodge skillfully, claw attacking but Quaquaval block with his arms and then flip and spin kick, but Meowscarada backflip as Quaquaval flip and landed on his feet. Meowscarada channel Energy Ball and throw it at him, Quaquaval then used deflected it by kicking it above it. Quaquaval then used Aqua Jet and tackle Meowscarada, but he block with his arms and then channel another Energy Ball and throw it at Quaquaval. Quaquaval taken the damage as he was siding back. Quaquaval then lung as Meowscarada did the same. They kick, punch, block, and pushing each other away.
"Use Aqua Step!" Nemona yelled
"Flower Trick!" Florian yelled.
"Meow!" Meowscarada summon flowers as Quaquaval begin to tap dance.
Quaquaval lung toward Meowscarada and dance attack with kicking gracefully but Meowscarada dodge gracefully until Meowscarada grabbed Quaquaval's hands then the Spin dance your partner and kick Quaquaval away. Then snapped his finger and flowers appeared on Quaquaval's hand, much to his surprised until the flowers exploded.
"QUAAAAA!" Quaquavel yell in agony as the smoke cover around him.
The smoke cleared away and Quaquaval'ss Tera Jewel shattered, returning him to normal and he fell on the floor in defeat with eyes swirling.
(BGM ended)
"Quaquaval is unable to battle! Meowscarada wins!" Renne announced.
(Trails into Reverie ost - The Sunset We Always Look)
Nemona begin to laughed. "Oh Arceus! People are so going to be paying more attention to you Florian! I just know it." She approached Quaquaval who slowly getting up. "You did absolutely wonderful Quaquaval!"
"Ququaval." Quaquaval respond with a smile.
Meowscarada change back to normal as Florian jump hug Meowscarada as they spin and hug each other.
"Awesome, Meowscarada!" Florian cheered
"Meow~" Meowscarada cheered
Victor whistle. "Now that's one heck of a fight."
"Heh. Not bad I guess." Bede nodded.
"Oh it was more then not bad! My blood just got boiled!" Hop cheered
"Hehe. It reminds me of our adventures." Marine smiled
Geeta clapped her hands. "It truly is a wonderful performance and display of talents. Facing against someone skilled as Champion Nemona is no no small feat. I enjoyed watching the match very much."
"I couldn't help but agree." Renne nodded with a smile. "I don't know why but I felt something within me suddenly just want to scream with excitement. My goodness, are you influcing me, Florian?"
"Hahah! I think you just wanna let it all out from the excitement. Guess all that dancing really paid off too." Florian chuckled.
"You can dance?" Everyone asked
"Yep. I'm a passionate dancer." Florian did some tap dancing, spin with Meowscarada and then pose with forward their arms stand while their left arm is over their chest.
"That's the training you did with your Pokemon?" Renne asked in surprised. "You surprise me."
"Oh no wonder why Meowscarada look so professional! Haha! Ooh! Maybe I should help him improve his dance move to be more effective with dodging!" Nemona eye sparking. "Your potential knows no bounds with La Primera watching! I better step up my game!"
"Same goes for me it seems. I better keep up with the tempo." Renne agreed.
"Right?! Hehe, Y'know since we first met, I've been weirdly sure about one thing. That you'll become Champion, Florian. You too, Renne. No doubt about it."
"Aww, thanks Nemona. That means a lot." Florian rubbing his head sheepishly.
"Yeah. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Those Gym Battles will be a breeze to us." Renne nodded with a smile.
"I coudln't help but agree." Geeta smiled. "In fact, you should take this. Consider it an investment in your future." She handed over a TM to Florian and Renne.
"A TM?" Renne asked
"This TM is rather unique and special involving Terastallization. If a Pokemon use that move while Terastallized, the move's type will change to the Tera Type of the Pokemon."
"Really?" Victor mused. "Now I'm kinda interested in doing the Terastallize thing you guys been doing since coming here."
"Yeah, all of us too!" Hop agreed.
"In that case, perhaps we can make that arranged." Geeta smiled.
"Thank you La Primera." Victor smiled in a nod.
Nemona giggled. "Oh I'm so happy to make more new friends to battle with! Speaking of battle, Florian, Renne. One of these days, we're gonna have the greatest battle of all! I know it!"
"Careful Nemona." Renne wink. "You might get what you wish for."
"I'm gonna go train my Pokemon even more than I already have!" Nemona then recalled Quaquaval. "Here's your prize money, Florian." She handed over the prize money. "Cya!" She took off.
"Wait, Nemona! Heal your Pokemon first!" Renne yelled. "My goodness, that girl."
"She shows you two such support and friendship. Or perhaps..." Geeta rub her chin, sounding amused.
"Perhaps she's waiting for the day both Renne and Florian be her rivals." Marine said. "Just like all of us did."
"Yeah. Having a rival to help push our limits in battle. Keep getting stronger." Hop casually side hop Victor who respond in kind.
"Having friends who are also your rival... is a very sweet thing to have as Trainers." Victor nodded with a smile.
"Yeah, guess so." Bede nodded. "She'll be waiting for you two to catch up to her."
"Indeed." Geeta nodded.
"Well, we should get going ourselves and train our Pokemon too." Renne said. "But first, Florian. Let's go heal your Pokemon."
"Yeah." Florian nodded and turn to the Galar folks. "So what will you guys do?"
"I think we'll be heading out too. We got places to explore ourselves." Victor answered.
"We might run into each other again too. But hey, feel free to call us for anything. To chat or maybe even battle." Marine nodded.
"Yeah! So Florian. Wanna exchange contacts?" Victor asked
"Sure!" Florian nodded as their Rotom Phones and ARCUS Alpha emerge from their pockets and then exchange numbers.
"Me too." Marine said as her Rotom ARCUS Alpha emerge.
"Me too!" Hop got out his Rotom ARCUS Alpha.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt to exchange numbers." Bede said as his Rotom ARCUS Alpha emerge from his Pocket.
Florian then exchange numbers with Marine, Hop and Bede.
"Thanks guys!" Florian smiled. "Let's hope we can fun into each other again."
"Us too." Florian nodded.
"All right, cya another time!" Hop waved goodbye as they take off.
"Later!" Renne wave goodbye with Florian. "All right, let's go heal your Pokemon and then Team Star Base next." She said and Florian nodded and they take off to the Pokemon Center.
(BGM ended)
One Pokemon Center Trip later...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - West Province)
"Rotom, how long will we reach out destination?" Renne asked as they go on dash mode.
"According to the map, if all goes well, you will arrive 45 minutes or so at this speed." Renne's Rotom ARCUS Alpha answered. "Among this road is a cave that leads to a Pokemon Center. After going through another gave, you'll go down the path that will lead you to Zapapico which is located in East Province Area Three. After going down the right path, we'll arrived at Team Star's Poison Crew in which is located in Tagtree Thicket. Which is on North Province."
"But we might be going a bit longer since Florian might catch some new Pokemon within the area." Florian's Rotom said.
"Haha. No denying that. Because I can choose those Pokemon to my advantage." Florian chuckled
"No kidding. That reminds me. I need to bring out my Gothitelle against the Poison crew. I also may need to up her game as well."
"Yeah. I got so many Pokemon in my box that I don't know who to choose and train. It's going to be a busy day for me." Florian nodded
"You can thank that researcher for giving you that task." Renne said.
With Jacq...
"Achoo!" Jacq sneeze and then tub his nose with his lab coat. "Where did that come from?"
Back to them...
"Hehe, there's no denying that." Florian chuckled. "Let's go make our way, battle some trainers and get stronger!"
(BGM ended)
An hour and minutes later...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Artazon & Zapapico)
"Man I'm so exhausted!" Florian stretch out his arms as Nurse Joy healing his Pokemon along with Renne.
"Well, we did battle many trainers, earn prizes and wild Pokemon." Renne pointed out.
"Yeah, I guess do. But hey." Florian brought out the Amulet Coin. "On the bright side, we got this."
"I'm honestly surprised that the league can allow traiers to have such a valuable item for prize money to double. How do they gain their money I wonder?"
"I don't know. It's not my business anyway." Florian said.
"Okay, all done!" Nurse Joy said as she brought out their Pokeballs. "Your Pokemon are all in good health."
"Thanks Nurse Joy!" Florian said, taking his Pokeballs along with Renne.
"Of course! Please come again!" Nurse Joy bow and they took off.
"Ready to take off to the camp?" Renne asked.
"Maybe, but let's get some groceries before we take off." Florian said.
"Perhaps your sight. After all, we got plenty of time before we go to the big leagues." Renne nodded as they walk down the stairs.
"Pleasure doing business with you!" The young trainer said as he walk away with Malicious Armor.
"Hey was that the armor you have, Renne?" Florian asked
"Yes. Are they selling it?" Renne wondered.
"Let's go find out." Florian said and they approach the man and woman. "Excuse us."
"Why hello! Are you here for some Auspicious Armor or Malicious Armor?"The man asked
"That's right. Though for the Malicious Armor."
"Ah, then please welcome!" The woman brought out a Malicious Armor. "This is one of the few Malicious Armor we have in our possession. If you want it, you'll have to trade me with 10 Sinistea Chips from the Sinstea located nearby."
"Sinstea Chips? Oh! I got some right now!" Florian pull out his bag and then pull out 10 Sinistea chips.
"Excellent!" The woman takes the chips and give Florian the armor. "Pleasure doing business with you."
"You too! Let's go Renne and find me a Charcadet!" He said and take off with her.
(BGM ended)
Unknown to them, Jessie, James and Meowth pop their heads from hiding by a house.
(Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Team Rocket's Secret Strategy (Kanto Version)
"Well, perhaps following those twerps was a good idea after all. It seems they're planning to head to those tweeps of Team Star. Once they gotten warm up with the battling, we'll swoop in and take their Pokemon for the taking." Jessie said
"And we'll take those Tera Balls of theirs as well and present them to the boss. Since it involves the Tera Energy like we saw at the Gym." James agreed.
"Yeah, that power is exactly why the boss is very interested in getting his hands on this stuff." Meowth agreed.
"Now all we need to do is wait for the perfect opportunity to exhaust their Pokemon." Jessie smirked.
Woobaffet pop out. "Woooba—"
Jessie covered his mouth. "Be quiet! Or you'll get us caught."
Unknown to them, Renne already seen to be aware she's been followed.
'What are those guys want?' Renne wondered.
(BGM ended)
Renne and Florian got on their Miraidon and Koraidon and made their way to Team Star's Poison Crew at Tagtree Thicket.
"We finally made it." Florian said.
"And look who's else is here." Renne pointed where they see "Clive" looking at the area.
Clive heard them coming as he turn and they stop when approached.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Clieve's Theme)
"Ah! Florian, Renne! I see you made it here." Clive said.
"Hello to you too, "Clive". Renne said. "I'm surprised to see that you would be here before us. Were you waiting for us or was this a coincidence?"
"A coincidence perhaps. I only came here because this was the only base that isn't on the far end. And Team Star's other base is on the other side of the mountain over there." Clive pointed to said mountain. "But the problem is climbing it will be tricky. So I have to use a different plan."
"I have a good idea how to climb up that mountain. We can use Flying or a Psychic Pokemon to go over there." Renne said
"Yes, I was just thinking that as well. But alas, I do not have any large Pokemon or a Psychic in hand to carry me over. Anyway, about our conversation before we were interrupted."
"Oh that's right. You said you wanted to resolve the situation with them, right?" Florian asked
Clive nodded. "Right. And to find out about their odd behavior as well. And above all, I want to know why the students in Team Star have stopped coming to school."
"Right. From what we learn, Team Star is waiting for their Big Boss to return." Florian said
Renne nodded. "But the problem is the true leader of Team Star never reveals their face, not even to them."
Clive nodded "Yes. And yet they never returned it seems. But as of right now, I want Team Star to disband. Cassiopeia also wanted Team Star to disband. Since joining Operation Starfall with you two, I've already had success in opening up a dialogue with Team Star. And I think I'm starting to understand things more clearly. But sadly, I don't have enough information just yet."
"And that's why you're here, to speak to the other members of Team Star within the different squad." Florian said.
"But as right now, you'll only be supporting us, right?" Renne asked
Clive nodded. "Right. So which base are you planning ont making on next?"
"The closest would be the Fighting Base Camp. We'll have to use our Pokemon to make it over there."
"Then I shall make my way over there once this operation is done. So until then, you guys." Clive waved goodbye and then take off.
(BGM ended)
"And off he goes." Florian said.
"Well, we'll see him again shortly." Renne said as they approached the base entrance where they see a little boy talking to a grunt.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Encounter)
"Please, you have to! I have to see Don Atticus!" The Boy pleaded.
"No, means no kid. Just do me a favor and head home alright?" The grunt sighed. "The boss told me to not let any outsiders past these gates. That includes you."
"Well I don't care! I'm not leaving till I talk to Don Atticus!"
"Oy very..."
"Um, it looks like they're arguing. Should we come at another time?" Florian asked
"I don't think that's an option if the kid won't leave. We might as well get it over with." Renne answered.
"You're probably right." Florian nodded as they approached. "Hello."
"Huh?" The grunt turn his head. "Oh come on... Two Randos this time to ruin my day... Though the girl is cute. But since when does Team Star newbies have to do so much chore..."
"Hold on, Mr. Grunt. I think these two are Florian and Renne." The boy told him.
"Eh? Wait, you mean the kids who picked a fight with Team Star?"
"The very same." Renne casually wrap her arms behind her back. "Our reputation continues to precede us."
"Aaaaugh... This is so not good..." The grunt grumbled. "Everyone has been busy taking naps after playing all night with video games, watching anime, and even watching the latest battle from Pokemon Battles. The last thing we need is to be raided right about now!"
"Then leave them to me, Mr. Grunt!" The boy offered. "I'll buy you some time for you to go wake up the others!"
"Yeah? And what's in it for you?"
"Don Atticus will be in danger if no one's here to defend the base. I owe that man my life. He's my dear compadre! And when crisis calls, one has no choice but to rally to those dear to him— no matter the cost!"
Florian whistle. "You got an impressive way for a speech."
"Don't know what was that all about but thanks for the big assist kid!" The grunt then opens the gate, go in, and closes it.
"All right, you villains!" The boy got his Pokeball out. "If you're after Don Atticus, be prepared to face my wrath!"
"Just do you know, we're not villains. But I will respect your courage with a battle." Florian got his Pokeball out. "Let's do this!"
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Grunt Battle)
"YAAAH!" The Boy let out a rally cry as he and Florian got into battle position while Renne stand on the side of the road. "Go Gulpin!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Gulpin.
"Gulpin."
Go, Dugtrio!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Dugtrio.
"Trio, Trio!" Dugtrio chanted.
"Dugtrio, use Earthquake!" Florian yelled
"Trio, Trio!" Dugtrio then swing a shockwave within the earth to shook the ground which Gulpin struggling.
"Whooah!" The boy wobbling.
"Well at least that will wake them up." Renne turn her head to the base camp.
"Nngh! Gulpin, jump and use Sludge!"
"Gul!" Gulp jump mid-air and then shoot sludge at Dugtrio.
"Sandstorm that sludge!" Florian yelled
"Trio!" Dugtrio spin his body, creating a sandstorm to intercept the sludge and then throw the sandstorm and knock Gulpin out of the air.
"Now use Trio Attack!" Florian yelled.
"Trio, trio, trio!" Dugtrio spin around, creating fire, ice and electricity energy overhead and shoot them and struck against Gulpin.
"Gulpiiiin!" Gulpin yelled and roll toward the Boy's legs. "Gulpiin..."
"Gulpin, no!" The boy exclaimed and got his Pokeball. "Return!" He then recalled Gulpin and then switched Pokeball, Go, Shroodle!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Shroodle.
"Shoo!" Shroodle hissed
"Shroodle, use Poison Jab!" The boy yelled as Shroodle's nose glow purple and then lung toward Dugtrio.
"Sand Tomb." Florian command as Dugtrio ddig underground and a huge hole appeared underneath Shroodle, pulling him in as he panicked, struck by the harsh sandstorm.
"Shroodle, quick, get out of there!" The boy panicked
"Knock him out!" Florian yelled as Dugtrio headbutted Shroodle in the air and then slam on the ground as Dugtrio emerge from the ground.
"Shoodle, you okay?!" The Boy asked
"Sooo..." Shroodle nodded.
"Okay, use Acid Pray!" The boy command
"Shro!" Shroodle then shoot glon of purple acid at Dugtrio.
"Dig!" Florian command
"Trio!" Dugtrio dig underground and dodged the attack, then it reappeared and attacked Shroodle in front of his face
"Shoooo!" Shroodle winched, flying away until crash ont eh ground with eyes rolling.
(BGM ended)
"No way... Shroodle..." The boy fell to his knees. "Ooh... I talk all big and yet... I'm not even a warrior... I'm sorry I failed you... Don Atticus."
"Hey, you're making feel bad for defeating you, kid." Florian sighed. "You did all you could. Be proud of yourself."
"But..."
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Clive Theme)
"Are you all alright?" Clive came in. "I felt the ground shook a moment ago."
"Yeah, that was Dugtrio's Earthquake." Florian scratch his head sheepishly.
"Trio." Dugtrio said.
"Ah. I see. I'm glad it's nothing serious then."
"Argh.. you two got even backup? No fair!" The boy complains
"Who's this young man?" Clive asked, looking at the boy. "He seems to be one of the academy's student."
"He isn't a member of Team Star. But he's indebted to Team Star's Poison crew boss." Renne answered.
"That's right! Don Atticus is my compadre! I have to see him no matter what!" The boy stated
"Wel, clearly you have your reasons for being here." Clive said. "Florian, Renne. I'd like to ask this boy some questions. You two go ahead and get started on the base."
"All right, we'll leave him to you." Renne nodded and turn to the boy. "Don't worry about him. He won't bite." She giggled and then she and Florian approached the gate as "Clive" and the boy went elsewhere to chat.
(BGM ended)
"Ro-to-to-to-to!" Florian's Rotom Phone vibrate and he emerge from his pockets and answered
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Cassiopeia's Theme)
"I see you taken good care of the guard. Good work." Cassoppeia praised
"I wouldn't say that, per say. The kid who is a friend of the Boss of the squad gave the guard the go-ahead to wake the others from going all nighters while I have to deal with him." Florian said.
"I see... Not what I was expecting but well done all the same. Anyway, within that base lies Team Star's Poison crew... the Navi Squad. Their boss, Atticus, designs the outfits for the team."
"So he's the group fashion designer?" Renne asked. "That would explain Mela's unique outfit. He must be good with his hands then."
"He's also... a bit fo an eccentric. You can never tell what he's going to do next. Since it's beyond us to predict how he'll respond to our declaration of war..."
"So then... what should we do? The usual thing by taking care of the Squad's Pokemon and force him to show his face?" Florian asked
"Yes. Ring the bell on the gate and begin the operation. It's time to wipe Navi Squad off the map!" Then Cassiopeia hang up.
(BGM ended)
Florian and Renne look at each other and nodded. Florian rang the bell and open the gate.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Base Raid Battle Theme)
"All right you guys! It seems the folks behind Operation Star-FOOL are finally making their move against our base! You know what that means, gang! It's time for us to shine bright and avange our teammates!"
"All right, here we go." Florian pull out his Pokeball. Dugtrio, Gallade, Talonflame!" He throw them out.
"Armarogue, Gothitelle, Maushold, come out!" Renne throw her Pokeball and came out Gothitelle, Maushold and Armarogue.
"Get 'em!" A Grunt yelled as they throw out Pokeballs of Gastlys, Foongus, Amoongus, Paldean's Woopers, Clodsires, Shroodles, Grafaiai, Venonats, Gulpins, Grimers, Seviper, Varooms and Mareanie.
"Dugtrio, Earthquake!" Florian yelled
"Trio, Trio!" Dugtrio send out a shockwave to shake the ground and then exploded on them, knocking Team Star's Pokemon mid-air. Though the Gastly remain unaffected.
"Armarogue, Psyshock!" Renne yelled.
"Arma!" Armarogue aim his arma and fired blue, red and pink energy large enough and struck Team Star's Pokemon, knocking them away and K.O
"Aaah! Our Pokemon!" A grunt yelled
"Q-Quick! Get more! We can still take them down!" The other grunt yelled as other Team Stars Pokemon approached to attack.
Gallade used Psycho Cut as crescent blades are send out and struck a few Shroodles, Grafaiai, and Venonats. Talonflame used Tailwind to push back the Poison Pokemon crew as Masuhold used Hyper Voice and knock away Grimers, Mareanie, Paldean Wooper and Clodsire. The Gastly remain unaffected as they use Confuse Ray, but then Gothitelle used Psychic on them, controlling them and slam them to the ground.
The Foongus and Amoongus shoot Poison Powder against the group but Talonflame flow them away with Wind and Gothitelle used Psychic and knock them away toward Seviper, Shroodles, Gradaiai and Mareanies. Armarogue used Psyshock against the group of Gastly and Sersipers, causing an explosion as Dugtrio used Sand Tomb to trapped Mareanie, Varooms and Grimers as Gallde jump in the air and used Psycho Cut and struck on them.
Talonflame used Hurricane to blow away the Venonats, Venomoths, and Gulpins. Gothitelle used Future Sight and channel a sphere of energy into a portal. A Few more Grimers and Servipers came out from hiding to launch a surprise attack, but Future Sight struck them first.
"T-They're too strong!" The Grunt shivered
"G-Get the boss!" The other grunt yelled as they nodded and ran toward the large base.
"Florian, you want to take the boss together this time?" Renne asked.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Boss Intro)
Engine sounds were heard as two grunts pull the ropes, revealing another Starmobile, dye in pruple coming toward them. On top on the Starmobile, stage was young man dressed like a ninja, utilizing a mismatch of purple, black and green colors. His face is partially concealed by his headwear.
"What the..." Both Florian and Renne blinked.
"A Ninja?" Florian asked, confusingly.
"Hai. Tis I, Atticus. Pray forgive my sudden entry." Atticus got on his feet. "You're those scoundels, Florian and Renne I presume? You have some nerve baring your fangs at Team Star." He pull out Ninja Stars. "Come, then villainous wretches! A plunge into grim poison shall be your well-deserved fate. Engrade!"
"Leave him to me, Renne. Gallade!" Florian said
"Gallade!" Gallade nodded, jump and took a stand in front of Florian
Ninja fashion - Atticus.
"Come forth Skuntank!" Atticus throw his Pokeball and came out Skuntank. "Naught but punishment awaits thee, wretches! A plague on your house!"
"I don't get why you're talking like that, but it's none of my business." Florians weatdrop. "Either way, Your poison won't work against someone who can be reached."
"Florian, be careful. Skuntank is a Poison and Dark Type." Renne told him
"Then Psychic Types won't work. In that case, we'll just have to knock him out with one blow." Florian fist pump. "Gallade, Sword Dance!"
"Gallade!" Gallde's forearms glow and extend.
"Skuntank, Venoshock!" Atticus command as
Skuntank fied stream of purple poison darts at Gallade.
"Dodge and use Sacred Blade!" Florian yelled as Gallde tilted his body to dodge and then lung toward the Stage and launch a powerful slash toward Skuntank, knocking her off the stage.
"Stuntank, Toxic!" Atticus yelled as Stuntank recovered and then releases a thick purple stream of liquid toward Gallde.
"Dodge!" Florian yelled as Gallade dodged it. "Now Sacred Blade again!"
"Block it!" Atticus yelled
Gallade lung toward Stuntank to slash him, but Stuntank blocks with his feet and then counter with his tail. Gallade backflip and then lung toward Stunktank. Stunktank dodges Gallade's slash and then shoots Toxic at him. Gallade duck, then flip his body for his forehand on the floor, and then spin kick Skuntank'd face, knocking him.
"Smookescreen!" Atticus yelled as Skuntank open his mouth and let out think black smoke from his mouth, covering the battlefield.
"Gallade?" Gallade look around.
"Sucker Punch!" Atticus yelled as Suntank smerge from behind and attacked.
Gallde winched and then turn his back and kick Skuntank. Skuntank backflip and landed on his feet within the smoke screen.
"Gallade, blow the smoke away with your strength!" Florian yelled
"Gallll..." Gallade close his eyes and take a stance where he form a X with his form arm and then open his eyes and then swing both his arms to unleash a powerful force to blow away the smoke screen.
"Ohoh!" Atticus mused. "Toxic, Skuntank!"
Sunktank fired toxic from his mouth.
"Jump and then Sacred Blade!" Gallde jump in the air to avoid Toxic, then he dive toward at Skuntank at high speed and slam to him with Sacred Blade, causing the ground to shake with explosion.
The smoke clear away as Gallade defeated Skuntank as her eyes swirling.
"Gah! Skuntank, returned!" Atticus grumbled and recalled Skuntank as Gallade jump off. He then switch Pokeball. Munk, tis up to you!" He throw his Pokeball to the stage and came out Muk.
"Muuk." Muk roared.
"Now this one a Poison Type. Gallade, Psycho Cut!" Gallade send out swift slash crescent projections toward Punk.
Sludge Wave!" Atticus yelled.
"Muuuk!" Muk forms a big wave of purple sludge underneath to avoid the Psycho Blade as it cut through it, then Muk aim to ram Gallade
"Cut it with Slash!" Florian yelled as Gallade's forearm glow white and then swing down against the sludge, cutting it in half and knocking Muk away.
Muk backflip and then landed on his... er... body.
"Sludge Bomb!" Atticus command
"Muuk!" Muk fired globs of brown sludge toward Gallade and struck him away.
"Gallade, you okay?" Florian asked
"Gallade!" Gallde respond with a stand.
"All right, get up close for Psycho Cut!" Florian command
"Gaaalde!" Gallade lung toward with his Forearms glowing light blue and then unleash combo slashes against Muk, knocking him away.
"Muk! Stand strong my friend!" Atticus yelled as Muk slowly recovered. "Use Sludge Wave!"
"Muk!" Muk then send out purple sludge toward Gallade.
"Backhand it!" Florian yelled as Gallade swung his forearms to backhand the sludge.
"Nani?!" Atticus gasped.
"Finish it with Psycho Cut!"
"Gallade!' Gallade lung and then launch a powerful Psycho Cut on Muk, knocking him into the air and then slam into the Star Mobile
"Muuuk..." Muk groaned with swirling eyes.
"Muk, returned!" Atticus growled and recalled Muk and switch Pokeball. "Revavroom, go!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Revavroom.
"Oh hey, I have one too." Florian said. "Okay Gallade, Sword Dance!"
"Gaaaaall." Gallade's fore arm glow bright as sword appeared, boosting its power.
"Revavroom, Bulldoze!" Atticus yelled as Revavroom's engine stur.
Revarvroon jump off the stage and then slam the ground, creating shockwave.
"Jump and then use Psycho Cut!"
"Dodge!"
Gallade jump in mid-air, sending blue crescent slashes toward Revavroom but his engine starts and then avoided each one.
"Now, Iron head!"
Revavroom then rush toward Gallade and then slam him. Gallade block with his forearms and then slash Revavroom away. Revavroom recovered and then shoot Sludge toward Gallade. Gallade move his body and then lung toward Revavroom to slash him, but Revavroom dodge each slash and then counter it with Assurance. Gallade block with his forearms and then used Sacred Blade and struck a devastating Blow that knock away Revavroom, rolling and slam on the ground.
"Revavroom!" Atticus gasped as Revavroom slowly getting up but then fell unconscious from Gallade's strength. "Kugh! Return!" He recalled Revavroom. "Tis will admit. You are stronger I expected. But I will not be tasted by my own poison. I will fight to be bitter end!"
The Star Mobile let out a roar and then it used Flame Wheel toward Gallade.
"Block then Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled
Gallade block using his arms as Star Mobile was knocking Gallade back, but he still stand and then counter by throwing powerful Psycho Cuts onto Star Mobile's body, causing some explosion toward it. Star Mobile then Spin out as the wheels spin firiocusly, aim toward Gallade and back slam him. Gallade block and then, lung toward and then use Sacred Blade a few times and knock it back a few feet. Starmobile shoot out Smog to cover the area.
"Gallade blow it away with your strength!" Florian yelled"
"Gallade!" Gallade spin around with a powerful force to blow away the smog and then Starmobile begin to ram toward Gallde from behind, knocking Gallade.
Starmobile then go for a Flame Charge but Gallade jump mid-air and send out Psycho Cut and struck on the engine, causing it to screech in agony. Starmobile then use Noxious Torque as purple sludge surround itself and then spin around, sending that sludge to the battlefield. Gallade landed on his feet but the sludge struck damage onto him.
"Gal." Gallade winced but recovered.
Starmobile then go for another Flame Wheel.
"Finish it with Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled
"Gaaaaall." Gallde jump into the air gracefully flip, then forearms glow light blue and seeing repeatedly, sending multiple light blue crescent blades toward Starmobile's entire body and struck powerful explosion, causing it to malfunction.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Boss Defeated)
Gallade landed as the Starmobile is out of commission.
"No way..." The grunts fell to their knees.
"The Starmobile is destroyed..."
"Damn it!" One grunt fell to his knees and punch the ground.
(BGM ended)
Atticus fell to his knees, shaking his head. "Forgive me, my friends..."
Flashback...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Flashback)
Atticus's who face is revealed has silver hair and sapphire blue eyes. He let out a a big sigh. "Forgive me. It took a goodly time to procure the required materials. "He handed over the boots to Mela.
Mela jawdropped and take the boots. "Whoaaa, sick!" She grinned. "These boots are insaaaaaane!" She take off her regular boots and then put on the new boots.
"Ah, yes. The move Flame Charge was my muse for those particular pieces."
"This outfit is everything I imagined it would be." Eri smiled, looking at her outfit. Thank you so much!"
Atticus shook his head with a smile. "I merely wished to create a costume worthy of the great infernal Eri. If it aligns with your vision, then I am content."
"Seems our outfit upgrades are all wrapped up, then!" Giacomo gave the thumps up. "Thanks a ton, Atticus. With you two lookin' like absolute beasts, anyone who crosses us will be sweatin' bullets!"
"You're so good at these sort of crafty things, Atticus." Ortega said. "Those people bullying you 'cause you geek out over old-fashioned stuff are out of their minds."
Atticus fold his arm. "The way of the ninja is rough and fraught with thorns. I neither expect nor desire sympathy from unrefined rabble."
"Oooh, someone's gettin' fired up!" Mela smirked. "Watch out, world— our Atticus has FIGHTIN' words!"
"Yeah, don't listen to the haters, Atticus. I think you're really cool." Eri agreed.
"All right, gang. Let's move out on to the next step." Giacomo said and then fist pump. It's time to put our backs into our battle training so we're all prepped for Operation Star. We gotta be stronger than anyone else in the team—that's what bein' a boss means!"
Atticus nodded in agreement."Indeed it does. Henceforth, I will devote myself heart and soul to honing my battle skills!"
(BGM ended)
End of flashback...
Attius sighed. "For the sake of the team, I would give my very heart and soul... but I cannot defy the rules. Our code must be obeyed." He hopped off the broken Starmobile, landed near Florian and then handed him the Star Badge. "And so... this badge is mine to keep no more. I entrust it to thy care."
Florian takes the badge. "We'll take good care of it."
Atticus bow with his arm over his chest and Florian decided to follow his example while Renne bow with a cursty as they take a picture.
Atticus pull out two TM. "Take this contraption, too. It contains a technique that allows one to cover their foes in gunk."
"Oh, thanks." Florian takes them and handed one to Renne.
"Florian and Renne is thy name, is it not?"
"Yes. It is our name. Why do you ask?" Renne asked.
"You both possess great strength. While Florian bested me, victory stir'd no bitterness within me—such was its brilliance."
"I see." Renne said before noticing "Clive" and the boy. "Oh, look who show up at the good time."
"Don Atticus!" The boy ran toward Atticus.
Atticus look surprised underneath his headwear. "M-my compadre?"
"It seems this little fella has been dying to speak with you face-to-face." Clive said to him.
"Don Atticus, please, hear what I have to say! I only need a moment." The Boy pleaded.
"Whatever brought you all the way here?" Atticus asked
"I came to help you." He answered
(Blazblue ost - Pinky primise)
"If you don't start going to class again, you'll be expelled from the academy, right?"
Atticus fold his arms and close his eyes.
"When the other kids at school and I were getting bullied real bad, you and the rest of Team Stars saved us! Thanks to that operation you carried out, we were all able to go to school again! If you got expelled for being the good guys, that'd be the worst thing ever!"
'They were protecting them from bullies?' Renne thought. 'Come to think of it...'
"You know, some of the rumors say Team Star wasn't always a bunch of delinquents. Most of them used to be victims of bullying or something. I just found it hard to interact with people... But then these misfits and outsiders found each other and banded together to form Team Star. All they wanted to do was push back against the bullies they couldn't face alone..."
'Penny mention Team Stars that they are misfits and outsiders found each other and form Team Star. All they did was push back against the bullies. Then... why would Cassiopeia want them disbanded? What is their connection to Team Star? Hmm... Could it possible that...'
"Forgive me..." Atticus gave a sad expression.
"Haven't you heard anything from the big boss?" The boy asked
"Nay, we've heard not a whisper since that fateful day... Without the Big Boss, Team Star cannot carry on. And without the team, the bright and merry students life we seek lies beyond our reach! We've no choice but to defend our base till the big boss returns to us!"
"You evidently trust this big boss of yours a great deal. Who exactly are they?" "Clive" asked
"In truth, not one of us has met them in the flesh. By their own words, they are a reculse. As with the rest of us, 'twould seem bullying was to blame."
"That's awful..." The boy look down, sad.
"Though their name and face be unknown to us, they are nonetheless our precious comrade. Our only choice is to maintain our vigils from the bases, awaiting the day of their return."
"So that's why you don't go to school..." The boy sighed. "But... but still! Don't ever think that Team Star is all you have, Don Atticus! You've got a lifelong compadre in me— and don't you forget it!"
"My compadre..." Atticus smiled behind his headwear. "I owe you a great debt."
"It seems we're on one step closer to the truth behind Team Star's truancy—and the bullying at the academy. But more importantly... I don't believe I had no idea about these issues the students are struggling with..." Clive muttered
"Yeah..." Florian nodded with a sad smile. "Their friendship is so strong... I can understand that."
"Me too." Renne close her eyes, reminding her of Titan, Eula, Estelle, Joshua, Agate and many other friends.
"Goth." Gothitelle approach with a smile to her.
"And yet... despite their friendship and reason for acting as they do.. I just couldn't see it... It's shameful how oblivious I've been." "Clive" muttered
Atticus let out a sigh. "I believ'd Team Star to be the one and only treasure in my life... Methinks I may have been mistaken."
"What do you mean by that?" Renne asked
"Pay me no mind." Atticus shook his head. "Tis was speaking to myself. Anyway. I must go rest my Pokemon and inform all in my crew to crease activities." He said as he took off.
"We should go too." Florian said as Renne nodded, then took off.
(BGM ended)
Renne and Florian recalled their Pokemon to their Pokeball.
"Ro-to-to-to-to..." Florian's Rotom Phone emerge from his pocket and he answered.
"Hello?" Florian asked
"It's me." Cassiopeia said. "Atticus Star Badge is now yours, I presume?"
"Yes. We have his Star Badge." Renne nodded. "It won't be long until his squad crease activities."
"I see... ... ... ... Now Atticus, too."
"Cassiopeia?" Florian asked, looking sad.
"Sorry, I've got a lot on my mind right now... So, Operation Starfall. You've taken down all but two bases, so it's fair to say it's going well. This seems like a good time to let you know what we're ultimately aiming to achieve."
"And our goal would be?"
"To defeat the mastermind that first recruited the five squad bosses and created Team Star. The one they call the big boss."
"If I were to presume... if by defeating all five squad bosses, the supreme leader of all Team Star will show themselves at long last?" Renne asked
"Yes. They been controlling the five squad bosses from the shadows. That's all anyone can say. If we defeat this person and get them to declare the team disbanded, that'll be it for Team Star. Since the big boss never set up their own base and keeps their identity hidden, I take it they're not one for the spotlight. But once all the squad bosses are out of action, the big boss'll finally have to take the stage."
"I see... Now I get the idea now..." Florian said.
"Now, about your reward. I'll transfer some LP over to your Phone, as promised. Remember to give the other half to Renne."
Then Rotom Phone account received 14,000 LP and 7,000 were transferred to Renne's account.
"Have your Pokemon learn strong moves so that they can continue to be of use to the operation. My supply unit rep should be with you soon."
"Tell me... does Penny know who you really are, Cassiopeia?" Renne fold her arms.
"No. She does not."
"I see." Renne close her eyes.
KABOOOOOM!
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - Dark Clouds Gather)
?! marks appeared over Florian, Renne and his Rotom phone's head as they see a large black smoke coming from Navi Base.
"What was that!?" Cassiopeia respond.
"I don't know but it came from Navi base!" Florian said as she and Renne headed toward the base and they see the large smoke being cleared away, revealing a Large machine resembling a Rhydon.
"What the heck!? Florian yelled. "Is that a Pokemon?!"
"No, it's a machine of a Rhydon!" Renne answered. "It wasn't here before!"
"Mwahahahaha!" A group of three laughed.
(BGM ended)
(Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Team Rocket Motto (Kanto Version))
The head of the Rhyhorn machines open a hatch and emerge were Jessie and James.
"Prepared for trouble!" Jessie declared.
"And make it double!" James yelled out
"Oh it's them..." Renne gave a deadpan look.
"To protect the world from devastation."
"To unite all people within our nation."
"To denounce the evils of truth and love."
"To extend our reach to the stars above."
Jessie pose with her arms form an X. "Jessie!"
James pose with a grin and holding a rose. "James!"
"Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!"
"Surrounder now, or prepare to fight!"
Then Meowth popped up. "Meowth! Dat's right!"
"WOOBBUFFET!" Then Wobbuffet appeared next.
(BGM ended)
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)
"I should have guessed that you three followed us back in Medeli but what exactly are you doing now?" Renne asked.
"Isn't it obvious little twerpet? A little revenge from those Team Star punks who managed to knock us away." Jessie said as she, James and Meowth go back into the machine.
"And thanks to your little raid, we got their Pokemon!" James said as the group heard Pokemon cry within the machine.
"You kidnapped Team Star's Pokemon?!" Florian exclaimed.
"Nnngh..." A Grunt who was covered in injuries. "I-its true... they caught us by surprise and kidnapped our Pokemon."
"Release their Pokemon at once!" "Clive" yelled.
"As if old timer. We got one batch complete. And with that, we bid you all farewell!"
(BGM ended)
(Paper Mario: The Origami King ost - Vellumental Battle)
"I think not!" Renne got out her Pokeball. "Venusaur, Petal Blizzard! She throw her Pokeball and came out Venusaur.
"Venasaur!" Venasaur roared and then summon and launch pink petals toward Team Rocket's machine and struck them hard.
"Bwaah!" Team Rocket yelled.
"Meowscarada, go join in too!" Florian throw his Pokeball and came out Meowscada.
"Why you twerps! Don't get in our way!" Jessie growled.
"But since your Pokemon are good for the taking, we'll add them to the bonuses!" Meowth declared.
"Not in your life, you bozos!" Florian pull out his Tera Orbs. "Let's do this, Renne!"
"Right!" Renne nodded and pull out her Tera Orbs, gathering power into it and throw it over Meowscarada and Venusaur's head, transforming with Terastallation and gain the Grass Type Tera Jewel.
"You will let go of their Pokemon, here and now!" Florian declared.
Team Rocket machine - Rhyhorn 3.4
"Meowscarada, Night Slash!"
"Meow!" Meowscarada rush toward the Rhyron who ready to throw a punch at him, but Meowscarada jump and doge it and landed on the fist.
"Get off you!" Jessie yelled to shake him off.
"Seed Bomb!" Renne yelled
"SAUR!" Venusaur then fired large seed from his flower toward the Robot, but the arm covered it.
"Oh no you don't!" Meowth respond and shake Meowscarada off, but he jump and then Night Slash the head.
Rhyhorn 3.4 open hatches from its noses and fired miles toward Meowscaada and Venusaur.
"Dodge it!" Renne and Florian yelled as Meowscarada jump and dodge as Venusaur jump back and then fired Petal Blizzard to destroy them.
"The Pokemon they kidnapped must be within the belly, we need to break a hole to set them free." Renne said. "I got an idea, buy me time."
"Got it." Florian nodded. "Meowscara! Distract them with Flower Trick!"
"Meow!" Meowscarada summon flowers and then throw them toward Rhyhorn 3.4.
"As if bud!" Meowth swing the Rhyhorn 3.4's arm to backhand them, but they vanished. "Eh?"
The Flowers reappeared on the shoulders and over the head and exploded.
"Venusaur, aim for the stomach with Sludge Bomb!" Renne command
"Venusaur!" Venusaur releases multiple brown globs of sludge from the mouth and aim toward the stomach.
The stomach barely got a tin.
"Haha! This armor is poison-proof! Throw Acid or toxic all you like, it won't do you any good." James laughed as Rhyhorn 3.4 punch the ground to create a power surge toward Venusaur, knocking it in mid-air.
"Just as I thought." Renne said with a smirk.
"Huh?"
"Venusaur, Vinewhip those legs!"
"Saur!" Venusaur recovered in mid-air, landed and grow vines to grabbed toward the legs and then pull to force it to fell on its back.
"Waaaah!" Team Rocket screamed as Rhyhorn 3.4 fell on its back.
"Florian, damage the stomach!" Renne yelled
"Got it! Flower Trick Meowscarada!" Florian command
"Meow!" Meowscarada jump mid-air, summoning a group fo flowers and launch them toward the stomach, respectively explosion.
The attack cause a bruse on it.
"Grrr! Don't think that will work!" Jessie growled as Rhyhorn 3.4 got back on its feet and then its horn fired a laser beam toward Venusaur and Meowscarada.
"Dodge it!" Florian and Renne yelled
Meowscarada jump out of the way while Venusaur jump the opposite way and then ran to avoid the laser blast that cause quite a large explosion. Rhyhorn 3.4 then begin to ram toward Venusaur.
"Got you now!" Jessie smirked
"Gotcha!" Renne smirked. "Venusaur, Earth Power!"
"Saur!" Venusaur's feet glow orange and then stomp, causing the ground to create a golden crack that travel toward Rhyhorn 3.4 and explodes underneath them
"WAAAAH!" Team Rocket yelled as they fell on their back
"Meowscarada! Night Slash that crack!" Florian yelled
"Meow!" Meowscarada ran and jump toward the belly with claws glowing light purple, landed and repeatedly attacking the dent until it chattered.
"Oh no!" Team Rocket panicked as the Poison Pokemon crew reveal to be within a large dome.
Meowscarada go in and use Night Slash to shatter the dome, freeing Team Star's Poison crew Pokemon and Meowscarada hop out.
"Our Pokemon!" Team Rocket yelled in panicked
"Venusaur, blast them away with Solar Beam!" Renne yelled
"Venu..." Venusaur reveal to be gathering Sunlight earlier by Renne's command. "Saur!" then fired a large beam from its large flower and the beam struck on the hole, causing a large explosion that destroy the robot and launch Jessie, James, Meowth ad Wobbuffet in the sky.
(BGM ended)
"Oough! We were so close this time!" James groaned
"Yeah, but those twerps Pokemon foiled everything!" Meowth complained
"We will get our revenge on them soon enough!" Jessie growled.
"TEAM ROCKET IS BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" Team Rocket yelled, disappearing into the sky.
"WOBUFfeeeet!" Wobuffet yelled with a sulute
Clime
"Good grief with them." Renne sighed.
"But I doubt we'll see the last of them." Florian said.
"Our Pokemon!" The grunts run toward their Pokemon and hug them and such, letting out their cheer and celebration.
"I can't thank you enough for rescuing our Pokemon." Atticus approached with "Clive" and the boy. "I heard something similar that happened to my comrade's base, could it be them we were warned about?"
"Who were they?" The boy asked.
"Team Rocket is their name. Though the one we blow up is Jessie, James and Meowth who can apparently speak our language."
"A Meowth who can speak our language?" "Clive" respond in surprised.
"There are Pokemon who can speak human tongue. Some though can use telepathy. Still, back to the subject of Team Rocket. They're nothing but trouble. Be careful if you see them." Renne said
"I understand." Atticus nodded. "Since they came to steal our Pokemon, they are bound to cause trouble here in Paldea. I hope our Big Boss hears about this."
"I'm sure they will..." "Clive" muttered
"Right. Take care everyone." Renne said." Venusaur, return."
"You too, Meowscarada." Florian recalled his Meowscarada as Renne did with her Venusaur and then take off.
As they walk away a bit, they see Penny approaching them.
"Um, hi." Penny greeted
"Hey Penny, nice to see you again." Florian said.
(Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth ost - Dangerous Pair)
Then Koraidon and Miraidon came out of their Pokeballs
"Agia!" Both of them cheered
"Uwagh! I wasn't talking to you two!" Penny panicked as both Miraidon and Koraidon begin to lick Penny's face again. "Aaaarrrggghhhh!"
Renne couldn't help but laugh. "Ahaha! They really like you!"
"D-Don't just stand there! Tell them to stoooooop!"
"Haha! Okay you two, you can stop giving her affection for now, okay?" Florian chuckled.
"Agia." Both Koraidon and Miraidon stop licking and then they begin to lay on the floor.
"Uggh... this happened a second time..." Penny groaned
"Hang on, I got you." Renne pull out a tower and then begin to wipe off the drool from Penny and clean her up.
(BGM ended)
"Thanks..." Penny sighed. "A-Anyway, what the heck was that all about? The explosion I mean?"
"Team Star encounters a problem with a group called Team Rocket." Renne answered
Penny gasped. "D-D-Did you say Team Rocket?!"
"You know of them?" Florian asked
(Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valencia ost - Disquiet)
"I-I heard rumors about them. They're an infamous and evil organization that's heard throughout the world! They steal People's Pokemon and cause many conflict that happen through several regions! W-Why are they here in Paldea? Oh this is so not good..."
"So they're that infamous." Renne rub her chin. "Then we better be on the lookout for them."
"R-Right."
"Did Cassiopeia research Team Rocket?" Florian asked
"I... assume so? I don't know to be honest."
"Well I did ask them to look into Team Rocket, they must have forgot to report about them." Renne said.
"I guess they were focus on the mastermind behind Team Star." Florian shrug.
'The mastermind... Cassiopeia's mentioned them to me, too. Team Star's founder... the person who's caused all kind of misery at the academy... If we don't take them down, I'll lose what I treasure most in the world."
"What do you mean by that, Penny?" Florian asked
Penny flinched "Ah, no—I just..."
'Huh?' Renne thought.
"Um... oh right! You need your reward! Here— take it before I forget." Penny handed over large Pokemon materials to Florian and Rnne. "All right, well, I'll be off, then..." She turn her back, but then place her hand over her chest. "Um... Florian... Renne... Don't lose to those guys."
"Um... sure." Florian said as Penny walk away.
Renne hummed as she begin to think by placing her hand to her chin while her arm support her elbow. 'She's hiding something... Does she know who's the mastermind is... or...'
"Renne? What are you thinking?" Florian asked.
"Hmm... Nothing for now. Come on. Let's go to the other Base of Team Star."
"Okay." Florian nodded as they recalled Miraidon and Koraidon and took off to the mountain.
Renne pull out her Pokeball. "Gothitelle!"She throw and call forth Gothitelle.
"Gothitelle."
"Gothitelle, can you use Psychic to get us over the mountain?"
"Goth." Gothitelle nodded and use Psychic as blue lines glow on herself, Renne and Florian and lebetate over the mountains.
Another team rocket shenanigans. You know, it feels lonely without them doing their business in the anime. Same with Ash on his long journey. But I'm really looking forward to Horizon.