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The Totem Gumshoos

Lincoln looks around the vast cavern located at the far end of Verdant Cavern.

"Do you see that Totem Pokemon yet, Lincoln?" asked Lana Loud.

"Not yet." said Lincoln. "I'll keep looking." But before Lincoln could take another step, he hears movement coming from above him; he looks up to see a VERY LARGE Gumshoos looking down at him.

"Whoa, dude!" said Luna.

"That thing is bigger than that other Gumshoos that you battled." said Lynn Jr. The Gumshoos jumps down from the ledge it was on and lands in front of Lincoln.

"This has got to be the Totem Pokemon!" said Lincoln as he steps back a little.

"Be careful, Lincoln." said Lori.

"That's part of my plan." said Lincoln. A surge of energy suddenly rises up from beneath the Totem Gumshoos and coats it entirely.

"What's going on?" asked Lola.

"It looks like the energy used in Z-Moves." said Lincoln. He then takes out a pokeball and throws it, releasing his Torracat.

"Get it, Lincoln!" said Lynn Jr.

"I have to in order to earn that Z-Crystal." said Lincoln. Torracat and the Gumshoos circle the cavern area while staring at each other. "Okay, Torracat; use Leer!" Torracat stares harshly at the Gumshoos, making it nervous, and lowering its defense. The Gumshoos responds by glaring right back at him, doing the same thing that Torracat did to it.

"Are they gonna just stare each other into submission or are they going to battle?" asked Lola.

"Torracat, use Fire Fang!" said Lincoln. Torracat runs at Gumshoos while fire covers his fangs, and he bites down onto it. Gumshoos responds by biting Torracat right back. Gumshoos then lets out a loud roar, getting the attention of a Yungoos that appears at its side.

"Hey! Two on one isn't fair!" said Lynn Jr.

"Then I'll even the odds!" said Lincoln as he takes out his Pikachu's pokeball and throws it, releasing her.

"Pikachu, use Quick Attack on Yungoos! Torracat, use Scratch on Gumshoos!" said Lincoln. Pikachu moves quickly at Yungoos and rams into it while Torracat runs at Gumshoos and slashes it with his claws. The Gumshoos decides to target Pikachu and bites down on her.

"Hey! You can't do that to Pikachu!" said Leni with a frown.

"Don't worry, Leni." said Lincoln. "It'll get what's coming to itself." As Gumshoos fangs were clamped onto Pikachu, static electricity comes out of her and covers it, causing paralysis.

"Oh yeah!" said Lana Loud. "That Static ability really comes in handy." The Yungoos runs at Pikachu headfirst to tackle her, but Lincoln was ready.

"Torracat, use Ember on Yungoos!" said Lincoln. "Pikachu, use Electro Ball on Gumshoos!" Torracat launches fire at the Yungoos, hitting it; Pikachu launches a ball of electricity at Gumshoos, doing a decent amount of damage, thanks to the new difference in their speeds thanks to Gumshoos' paralysis.

"Keep it up, Lincoln!" said Luna.

"Let's end this." said Lincoln. "Torracat, one more Fire Fang on Gumshoos; Pikachu, Thunder Shock on Yungoos!" Torracat runs over to Gumshoos and gives it one more fire-coated bite, while Pikachu zaps Yungoos with a jolt of electricity. The aura that covered Gumshoos fades away and it, along with Yungoos, passes out.

"You did it, Lincoln!" said Lana.

"That was so awesome!" said Lynn Jr. As Torracat and Pikachu run back over to Lincoln who rubs their heads when they get to him, the Totem Gumshoos slowly gets back to its feet.

"Watch it, Lincoln!" said Lori. Lincoln looks and sees the Gumshoos walking over to him. His Torracat and Pikachu get between the two and get into defensive positions. The Gumshoos holds out its closed paw towards Lincoln, then opens it, revealing a Normalium-Z Crystal.

"Is that for me?" asked Lincoln.

"Yes, it is." said Ilima from behind Lincoln, getting his attention.

"Ilima?" says Lincoln.

"Hi, Ilima!" shouts Leni from the Rotom Phone.

"You're looking good!" said Luan.

"Do I look pretty?" asked Lola while giving him puppy dog eyes.

"You ladies all look lovely today." said Ilima with a smile, making Leni, Luan, Lola, and Lisa swoon. "Anyway, you've passed the Island Trial, and the Totem Gumshoos has deemed you worthy of that Normalium-Z Crystal, so you're free to take it."

"Really?" replied Lincoln as he looks at the Totem Gumshoos, who nods its head in response. Lincoln accepts the Normalium-Z Crystal and holds it up in triumph. "Yes! I got the Normalium-Z Crystal!"

"Way to go, Lincoln!" said Lana.

"You did great, champ!" said Lynn Sr.

"Lincoln." said Ilima, getting Lincoln's attention. "Do you remember how to use the Z-Ring with the Normalium-Z Crystal?"

"I know the Z-Crystal needs to be in the Z-Ring, but I can't quite remember the poses to activate it." said Lincoln.

"Here; I'll show you again." said Ilima. He then shows Lincoln the series of poses while he pays close attention, memorizing every one.

"I think I got it." said Lincoln.

"Very good." said Ilima. "You should try it soon to see if you can do it."

"I will." said Lincoln.

Lincoln and his Pokemon have defeated the Totem Gumshoos and passed the first Island Trial. What other ones will Lincoln face as his Alola adventures continue?

End of Chapter 17

Pokemon that Lincoln has with him: Torracat (M), Pikachu (F), Rockruff (M), Ekans (F), Misdreavus (F) and Crabrawler (F).

Pokemon in Lincoln's collection: Torracat (M), Grubbin (M), Pikachu (F), Rockruff (M), Ekans (F), Misdreavus (F), and Crabrawler (F).