Kanto Gets Loud

Chapter 17: Wonder Trading Ahoy!

Meanwhile, back in the Pewter City Pokemon Center,

While Lincoln was talking to his sisters, a certain trio was walking through the center in disguise, in the hopes of locating the Wonder Trading room, "Lets see. It should be right here," James commented, as they soon arrived at their destination.

"This looks to be it," Jessie said, as they entered the room. Inside, they saw a large, capsule like machine in the center of the room, "Is this it?"

"Yes. According to my sources, that is the Wonder Trade Machine," James replied, as they approached.

"Ok, so how exactly does it work?" Meowth asked.

"Quite simply," James said, as he took out one of the Pokeballs containing a Pokemon he caught in the Viridian Forest, and placed in the machine, "It works like a regular Trading Machine. Just place the Pokeball in the machine, and press the 'Trade' Button," he explained, as he pressed the very same button. In a flash, the Pokeball was sucked into the machine. A moment later, another flash of light beamed down, and a Pokeball that had green and yellow stripes materialized, "That's all there is to it," he said, as he retrieved his new Pokeball, and placed his second one in the machine, before sending it off. A moment later, another Pokeball materialized, "Now that I have my two new Pokemon, it's your turn, Jessie," he said, stepping out of the way.

"Right, let's see what I get!" Jessie said, as she placed her first Pokeball into the machine, pressing the 'Trade' Button, waiting a moment, before a blue Pokeball with red notches on the top of it materialized, "Ooh! This is so much fun!" she exclaimed, as she repeated the process two more times, getting a completely white Pokeball and a Pokeball that was a camo print.

"Hey, that looks like a Safari Ball! It must be from one o' them Safari Zones they have around the world," Meowth commented.

"Either way, we got out new Pokemon, so let's go and see what we got!" Jessie replied, as they quickly left the Wonder Trade station. And not a moment too soon, because Lincoln, Misty, and Raigo were making their way over to the Wonder Trading Station.

"So, is this the place?" Lincoln asked.

"Yep! Welcome to the Wonder Trade Station!" Raigo replied, as they entered, "Here, you can exchange Pokemon with Trainers from all over the world. There's even a PC over there where you can swap out Pokemon from your storage boxes with ones in your party, in case you have some in storage that you want to trade," he explained.

"That's handy to know. I'll go and get my other Weedle. You two go on ahead with your Trading," Lincoln said, as he went over to the PC.

"Alrighty then, lets see what I'll get!" Misty said, as she got out her three Pokeballs that she was going to Wonder Trade, placing the first one inside, and hitting the Trade Button, causing it to be sucked up in a flash of light. A moment passed before a teal Pokeball with a net design materialized. She repeated the process two more times, getting a Pokeball with a wave pattern on it, as well as a ball with a blue top with a red "V" going up the middle which is decorated by three, vertical, yellow lines. As soon as she was done receiving her three new Pokeballs, Lincoln had returned with his two Pokeballs in hand.

"Ok, so how does this work?" Lincoln asked.

"First, you place the Pokeball you want to Wonder Trade away into the machine there. After that, just hit the 'Trade' button. It'll do the rest," Misty explained. Lincoln did so, placing the Pokeball containing Caterpie inside the machine. He then pressed the 'Trade' Button, causing the Pokeball to be sucked up in a flash of light. Moments later, another Pokeball materialized. Lincoln then retrieved it before placing the Pokeball with Weedle in it, and sending it off with the 'Trade' Button. Moments later again, a black Pokeball with a gold ring around the center of it and a little red ring on top materialized.

"So that's all there is to it?" Lincoln asked, retrieving his second new Pokeball.

"Yep. Now then, lets see what we got!" Misty said, tossing up her three new Pokeballs. From them, an orange weasel like Pokemon with a yellow collar, a brown Pokemon that looked like rotten kelp, and a little spider like Pokemon with a water bubble all materialized, "AAH! A BUG!" Misty screamed upon seeing the spider Pokemon.

"Who are these Pokemon?" Lincoln wondered, pulling out his Pokedex.

"Buizel, the Sea Weasel Pokemon, a Water Type. When air fills the floatation sac on its neck, the sac balloons like an inner tube. As a result, it floats with it's head above the water. It can also propel itself by spinning its two tails like a screw.

Skrelp, the Mock Kelp Pokemon, a Poison and Water Type. Because it looks like rotten kelp, it can float through the oceans completely undetected by enemies by blending in with kelp.

Dewpider, the Water Bubble Pokemon, a Water and Bug Type. Dewpider normally live underwater, but they will surround their heads with bubbles filled with water to search for prey on the surface. When two Dewpider meet, they will compete with one another on who has the stronger bubble," his Pokedex explained.

"Really? It's a Water Type?" Misty asked, still kind of freaking out at the sight of her new Bug Pokemon.

"Looks like it. Why don't you give it a chance? Who knows? You may even come to find that you like Dewpider," Lincoln suggested.

"He's right. Don't knock a Pokemon until you've given it a chance," Raigo added. Misty groaned, not exactly thrilled about getting a Bug Pokemon, but she felt it wasn't fair to deny it a chance, so she went over to her new Pokemon to introduce herself.

"By the way, what Pokemon did you get, Lincoln?" Raigo asked.

"I don't know, but lets see what I got!" Lincoln said, as he tossed his two new Pokeballs, releasing his new Pokemon. Upon materializing, from the regular Pokeball, emerged a Ralts, but unlike Raigo's it had a blue dome over its head with orange horns. It sparkled upon materializing. From the other Pokeballs, emerged a small, black and blue bipedal canine Pokemon. Lincoln noticed both of them were holding what looked like the same Mega Stones

"I recognize Ralts, but who's that other Pokemon?" Raigo wondered.

"Let's see," Lincoln said, pointing his Pokedex at the other Pokemon.

"Riolu, the Emanation Pokemon, a Fighting Type. Although small, Riolu is powerful, and is very energetic. It can traverse three mountains and two canyons in one night. It can sense the aura of those around it. Those with a positive aura are met with loyalty, while those with ill will in their aura are only met with loathing. The Male Riolu is level 8, and knows the moves Quick Attack, Endure, Counter, Metal Claw, and the Egg Move Vacuum Wave," his Pokedex explained. Out of curiosity, he pointed the Pokedex at Ralts, "This Level 12 Ralts' usable moves are Confusion, Double Team, Disarming Voice, Teleport, and the Egg Move Misty Terrain," his Pokedex explained. Riolu then looked up at Lincoln, who looked back at his new Pokemon with great curiosity. Riolu had a look on its face that indicated that it already liked its new trainer.

"Hi there! Nice to meet you! Where am I? Who are you?" Riolu energetically greeted.

"Slow down there, little fella. It's nice to meet you too. My name is Lincoln Loud, and starting today, I'm going to be yours and Ralts' new trainer," Lincoln greeted, as he turned to his other new Pokemon, who shied away, "Hey now, it's alright. I'm not going to hurt you," Lincoln said in a calming tone.

"Y-You're not?" a voice in Lincoln's head said. Lincoln stumbled back, a little shocked from the voice in his head, causing Ralts to cower a bit.

"You alright, Lincoln?" Raigo asked.

"Yeah, but I thought I heard a voice in my head," Lincoln replied.

"I think I know what's going on. Ralts was using its psychic powers to telepathically talk to you. My Ralts did the same thing when I first caught it," Raigo explained.

"Is that right? Well, let's try this again," Lincoln said, as he looked back over at Ralts, "Sorry about that Ralts, but you are my first Psychic Type Pokemon, so the who telepathy thing kind of threw me for a loop."

"S-Sorry, I guess not everyone's used to being talked to telepathically. My Mommy's trainer must've been more used to it that I originally believed," Ralts replied, now sensing that Lincoln was in fact a kind hearted soul.

"Its fine. By the way, I noticed that you and Riolu both had a gemstone with you when I first sent you out of your Pokeballs," Lincoln commented. Ralts hesitantly pulled out a stone that looked like the Mega Stone he received from the Beedrill Queen, but it was a different color, as it was clear with a green and red flame in the center. Riolu didn't hesitate in showing Lincoln the stone he had. Much like Ralts' Mega Stone, the one Riolu had was a different color, this one being orange, with a blue and red flame in the middle.

'More Mega Stones! I wonder if the Professor will shed some light on them?' Lincoln thought.

"If its all the same, could I maybe keep mine? Mommy gave it to me before I was sent to you," Ralts timidly requested. Lincoln took a moment to mull it over. On one hand, he would like to learn more about both Mega Stones. But on the other hand, his nurturing nature could easily tell that Ralts was very on edge about being so far from her own home.

"Sure thing. Just make sure you keep it somewhere where you can keep an eye on it. The same goes for you, Riolu," Lincoln instructed.

"Sure thing! It was my Dad's trainer who gave me this stone!" Riolu stated, as he tucked his stone away… somewhere, as did Ralts.

"Now that that's all settled. Why don't we go and try to get to know each other? I can even introduce you both to the rest of the team," Lincoln suggested.

"Sounds good!" Riolu declared.

"O-Ok, that sounds nice," Ralts smiled.

"Great. Let's head to the lobby. Misty, you coming with us?" Lincoln called over to the redhead.

"Uh, sure. I'll be right there," Misty replied, trying to get herself more comfortable with Dewpider, as she got up, recalled her three new Pokemon, before following Lincoln and Raigo out of the Wonder Trade Center.

Meanwhile, in another part of Pewter City,

"Oh, this is so exciting! I can't wait to see what I get!" James exclaimed, holding his two Pokeballs.

"Well, lets not wait any longer! Lets see what we got!" Jessie said, as she tossed up her three Pokeballs. From the first emerged a little blue Pokemon. Its head was spherical with ear-like, fingerless arms on either side and a bulbous growth on its forehead. It had a wide mouth with a serrated upper jaw and a pink tongue. Its eyes appeared to be closed, each curving upward to a point in the center. The fur on its body ended in a zigzag pattern, extending over its short legs. It also had a long, complete black tail, ending in a round, flattened tip with an eye-like spot. The second Pokeball released a small, humanoid Pokemon that resembled a baby, with blonde hair in a bowl cut, and big, pink lips. The third one a small, green spider like Pokemon, "Ok, so who are these three?" she wondered.

"Let me see," James replied, pulling out a tablet device, "Ok, so your Pokemon includes Wynaut, the Bight Pokemon, a Psychic Type, Smoochum, the Kiss Pokemon, an Ice and Psychic Type, and Spinarak, the String Spit Pokemon, a Bug and Poison Type," he explained, going over each respective Pokemon.

"Wait, did you just say a Smoochum?!" Jessie exclaimed, noticing the Pokemon in question. She squealed, as she picked up the little Pokemon, embracing it, "Oh, you are just the cutest little thing!" Jessie cooed, not noticing a vindictive, mischievous smirk on Smoochum's face.

"Right. Well, let's see what I got!" James said, as he sent out his two new Pokemon, which consisted of a small, brown puppy Pokemon with rocks in its collar, and another humanoid Pokemon carrying a timber, with pink veins popping all over it's body. James then consulted his tablet device, "Ok, so it looks like I got Rockruff, the Puppy Pokemon, a Rock Type, and Timburr, the Muscular Pokemon, a Fighting Type," he said. Rockruff leapt up into his arms, nuzzling its rocks against James, "My, my, aren't we affectionate?" James questioned, pulling Rockruff away from him, while Timburr looked elsewhere, a bored look on its face.

"Well, now that we know what we got, what do we do now?" Meowth asked.

"Well, first we should identify what they'll evolve into, so that we can formulate plans for the future," James said, as he pressed some more keys into his tablet device.

"I don't care what my other Pokemon evolve into, as long as my dear sweet Smoochum stays as cute as a button!" Jessie proclaimed, still hugging Smoochum.

"Ok, I got something! Wynaut can evolve into Wobuffett, the Patient Pokemon, as well as another Psychic Type, Smoochum will evolve into a Jynx, the Humanshape Pokemon, another Ice and Psychic Type, and Spinarak will evolve into Ariados, the Long Leg Pokemon, another Bug and Poison Type. Meanwhile, my Rockruff will evolve into one of two forms of Lycanroc, the Wolf Pokemon, a Rock Type, and Timburr can evolve into Gurdurr, then even further into Conkeldurr, both of which still being classified as Muscular Pokemon, and are also both Fighting Types," James explained, as he pulled up information on each of the new Pokemon's evolved forms.

"And what about Ekans and Koffing?" Jessie asked, letting Smoochum down.

"Let's see, they'll both evolve into Arbok, the Cobra Pokemon, and Weezing, the Poison Gas Pokemon. Both of them are Poison Types," James explained, pulling up the information on both of their current Pokemon's evolved forms.

"So based on all that information, we can start coming up with all kinds of wicked schemes to poach some primo Pokemon," Meowth commented.

"Indeed. Let's get started right away by going over their moves and characteristics," James suggested, as they began to go over the details.

Meanwhile, back at the Pokemon Center,

Lincoln had spent the last half hour getting to know both Ralts and Riolu, as well as introducing them to the rest of his team, which consisted of Pikachu, Pidgeotto, Beedrill, and Poliwag, who had all warmed up to the newcomers, "Glad to see everyone's on the same page here," Lincoln commented. It was then that Brock entered the Pokemon Center, with a hefty looking backpack on his back, and made his way over to the three trainers, "Hey Brock. How did everything go?" he asked.

"Pretty well. Dad's going to take over as Gym Leader again, as well as training Forrest to become the next Gym Leader," Brock replied.

"Well, that's good to hear," Misty commented.

"It is. And that bit of advice you gave me was the best ever, Lincoln," Brock said.

"I was just passing along the wisdom Professor Oak had given me when I first came to Kanto," Lincoln replied.

"And it's still good advice, nevertheless," Raigo replied.

"That's true. So, if it's not too much of an issue, is there any chance you guys have room in this little travel party for one more? I'd like to join you guys," Brock asked.

"I'm all for it, but I would like to know what you can do to contribute to the group, if you don't mind my asking," Lincoln replied.

"Well, having been left to take care of my siblings for so long, my cooking skills have been well honed. Will that work?" Brock asked.

"Depends. Can you make foods that don't repeat the use of Salisbury steak, turkey loaf, meatballs, wiener schnitzel, goulash, fish fry, succotash, or franks and beans?" Lincoln asked. Misty, Raigo, and Lincoln's Pokemon gave him questioning looks.

"My repertoire of culinary skills has a wide variety of meal plans besides all of that, so yeah," Brock replied.

"Sounds good. Welcome aboard, Brock," Lincoln chipperly said.

"Thanks. Now, I just got to go get my Pokemon treated right quick, and we can head out," Brock said, as he went up to the front counter.

"Uh, Lincoln, what was with that question?" Misty asked.

"My Dad uses those types of food a lot in his cooking over and over again, and quite frankly, I'm quite tired of always having the same thing," Lincoln replied.

"Fair enough," Misty replied, as the sound of a slap resonating through the lobby. Turning to the source, everyone there saw Chansey slapping Brock who was trying to flirt with Nurse Joy, "Some things never change," she commented dryly, as the older boy rejoined the group.

"Alright, I got my Pokemon fixed up. So now, we can head out now," Brock said, rubbing his sore cheek.

"Alrighty then. So, is there any place we need to stop by before heading to Mount Moon?" Lincoln asked.

"There is, but I need to warn you all ahead of time, don't take this guy up on any deals he has to offer," Brock warned.

"Why? Where are we going?" Lincoln asked.

"We're going to another souvenir store that specializes in maps that can take on the most direct course over Mount Moon, but the guy who runs the shop is a bit shifty," Brock explained.

"Let me guess; he scammed you a while back, didn't he?" Misty teased.

"Shut it, Misty," Brock grumbled in embarrassment, as they left the Pokemon Center.

Late at night, in the Loud House Living Room,

Rita was sitting on the couch, watching some TV, being unable to sleep. Her thoughts were on Lincoln, and when he was going to call home. She never learned that he did in fact call last night while she and her husband were out running late errands. She was thinking how she was going to make things right with him, 'After all, what kind of a mother would lock her own child outside of the house, especially for something as ludicrous as bad luck?' she thought. Her thoughts got interrupted when she heard the sound of footsteps descending the staircase. She turned to see Lucy, "Lucy? Aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Rita asked.

"I had to use the bathroom. I was heading back to Lincoln's room when I heard the TV," Lucy replied. Rita became rather confused.

"What do you mean?" Rita asked, as Lucy sat next to her mother.

"Earlier this night, Lincoln called," Lucy replied. Rita was shocked, as she listened more closely.

"Go on," she urged her goth daughter, intent on hearing about how her son was doing.

"Well, he told us everything that the Professor basically told us, but in greater detail. Lisa and I even apologized to him for what did to him, or didn't do, however you want to look at it. And he warned us that if this were ever to happen again, then he would disown us without question," Lucy replied. Rita felt a chill go down her spine. She really didn't want Lincoln to disown her or anyone else in the family, so she now knew that she had to tread carefully when apologizing and even speaking to Lincoln in general.

"I-I see. But back to my original question, why were you sleeping in your brother's bedroom?" Rita asked.

"Well, after the call ended, Lynn confronted us, calling both Lisa and I traitors for apologizing to Lincoln. After that, she not only stuck us with ALL of her chores for the next week and banned us from her softball game tomorrow, but she kicked me out of our bedroom. After she stormed away, Lori berated us for our actions, saying that as girls, we're always in the right, and boy, like Lincoln are always in the wrong," Lucy explained.

"Those girls are really trying my patience, Junior with her vendetta she has against her brother, and Lori with such an outdated, sexist stereotype. You needn't worry, Lucy. You and Lisa are NOT going to be doing ANY of Junior's chores. Those are her responsibility, and your father and I will be the ones who will distribute punishments of any kind. You and the rest of your sisters aren't allowed to administer punishments to one another without our approval," Rita reassured, albeit with a tone of sternness.

"Well, we weren't planning to do her chores anyhow, just like how we don't really feel like attending her softball game tomorrow," Lucy replied.

"Maybe it's for the best you two didn't attend," Rita commented.

"Thanks Mom," Lucy said, as she made her way back to the stairs, "By the way, Lisa recorded the whole conversation we had with Lincoln. If you want to hear about his travels, ask her to show you the footage," she said, before disappearing upstairs. Rita was left to her show, her thoughts returning to what she was going to say to Lincoln when she talked to him again.

So now that Lincoln and the others have now officially completed their Wonder Trading, all that I need to now is give them levels, abilities, natures, and move sets. If any of you have suggestions as to what Pokemon gets what, just answer the following trivia question, and please put your suggestions in the same type of list format I have below.

Anyhow, here's the question:

Many Pokemon Evolve using Evolution Stones. What are all of the Species that evolve using Moon Stones?

Lincoln:

Pikachu

Level: 16

Gender: Male

Ability: Static

Nature: Mild

Moves: Thundershock, Quick Attack, Tail Whip, Electro Ball

Fearow

Level: 23

Gender: Female

Ability: Sniper

Nature: Calm

Moves: Arieal Ace, Pursuit, Mirror Move, Leer, Fury Attack, Steel Wing

Poliwag

Level: 17

Gender: Male

Ability: Water Absorb

Nature: Jolly

Moves: Water Gun, Water Sport, Hypnosis, Protect, Water Pulse

Beedriil (Shiny)

Level: 13

Gender: Male

Ability: Shield Dust

Nature: Lax

Moves: Poison Sting, String Shot, Bug Bite, Harden

Pidgeotto

Level: 22

Gender: Female

Ability: Tangled Feet

Nature: Rash

Moves: Gust, Whirlwind, Quick Attack, Sand Attack, Tackle, Steel Wing, Twister

Ralts (Shiny)

Level: 12

Gender: Female

Ability: Synchronize

Nature: Timid

Moves: Growl, Teleport, Confusion, Disarming Voice, Double Team, Misty Terrain (Egg Move)

Riolu

Level: 8

Gender: Male

Ability: Inner Focus

Nature: Quirky

Moves: Quick Attack, Counter, Metal Claw, Endure, Vacuum Wave (Egg Move)

Misty

Staryu

Level: 16

Gender: None

Ability: Natural Cure

Nature: Careful

Moves (currently known): Water Gun, Rapid Spin

Poliwhirl

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Gender: Male

Ability: Damp

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Buizel

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Skrelp

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Dewpider

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Brock:

Main Party:

Geodude

Level: 14

Gender: Male

Ability: Sturdy

Nature: Hardy

Moves: Defense Curl, Rollout, Tackle, Rock Polish, Rock Tomb

Onix:

Level: 17

Gender: Male

Ability: Rock Head

Nature: Graceful

Moves: Bind, Tackle, Rock Tomb, Dragon Breath, Stealth Rock, Head Smash (Egg Move)

Raigo:

Marshtomp

Nickname (Skipper)

Level: 23

Gender: Male

Ability: Torrent

Nature: Jolly

Moves: Tackle, Water Gun, Iron Tail, Mud Slap, Mud Shot

Taillow

Level: 18

Gender: Male

Ability: Guts

Nature: Relaxed

Moves: Peck, Focus Energy, Wing Attack, Steel Wing, Double Team, Boomburst (Egg Move)

Ralts

Level 17

Gender: Male

Ability: Trace

Nature: Calm

Moves: Confusion, Growl, Teleport, Double Team, Disarming Voice, Shadow Sneark (Egg Move)

Breloom

Nickname: Shroomer

Level: 25

Gender: Female

Ability: Effect Spore

Nature: Brave

Moves: Mach Punch, Leech Seed, Seed Bomb, Bullet Seed, Iron Tail

Hariyama

Nickname: Honda

Level: 24

Gender: Male

Ability: Guts

Nature: Relaxed

Moves: Whirlwind, Arm Thrust, Bulk Up, Wide Guard

Jessie:

Ekans

Gender: Female

Level: 16

Ability: Shed Skin

Nature: Naughty

Moves: Poison Sting, Leer

Wynaut

Gender: Male

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Smoochum

Gender: Female

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Spinarak

Gender: Female

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James

Koffing

Gender: Male

Level: 18

Ability: Levitate

Nature: Mild

Moves: Sludge, Smokescreen, Tackle, Poison Gas

Rockruff

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Timburr

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