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Hawlucha Libre
The group are back on Route 3, making their way back towards Iki Town. As they walk down the road, they all talk about Lincoln's upcoming Grand Trial.
"So, when are you going to take on Kahuna Hala, Lincoln?" asked Lillie.
"Maybe this upcoming weekend." said Lincoln. "I have Pokemon School to focus on."
"That sounds good." said Alola Lana.
"Maybe you can catch some more Pokemon that can help you in the meantime?" suggested Lillie.
"Good idea." said Lincoln. "But I think I'll focus on that after school during the week, as well as training up the Pokemon I have."
"Do you know what Pokemon that Kahuna Hala has?" asked Sophocles. "Knowing that would give an idea of what you should you against him."
"I know he has a Makuhita; and I heard each trial captain and kahuna each specialize in one type of Pokemon, so I guess he uses fighting type Pokemon." said Lincoln.
"So, flying, psychic, and fairy type Pokemon would be good to use against him." said Lillie.
"I have my Rufflet, so that's a good start." said Lincoln. "Maybe I'll catch some other Pokemon that would also be give me an advantage."
"It's your call." said Kiawe. The group then continues walking until they start hearing some commotion coming from nearby.
"What's that?" asked Mallow.
"Let's find out." said Lincoln as he and the others head over to where they hear the noise. When they reach the spot, they see four small monkeylike Pokemon with cream-colored fur covering their round bodies, along with piglike snouts, surrounding what appeared to be a bipedal birdlike Pokemon with what looked like a green mask with orange trim around its eyes with matching plumage on the top of it, along with white chest and upper leg feathers, and red capelike wings with green undersides and three fingers at the ends of each of them.
"What are those?" asked Mallow. Lincoln takes out his Rotom Phone and points it at one of the monkey Pokemon.
"Mankey, the Pig Monkey smallest of things could cause it to lose its temper. Because it doesn't hold in its stress, this Pokémon can live a long time." said Lincoln's Rotom Phone.
"My sister, Lana, would like this Pokemon." said Lincoln.
"What about the other one?" asked Sophocles. Lincoln then points his Rotom Phone at the birdlike Pokemon.
"Hawlucha, the Wrestling Pokemon. It overwhelms opponents with quick moves, but sometimes it showboats for too long when it's using a special move and gets itself into a pinch." said Lincoln's Rotom Phone.
"Man, Lynn or Ronnie Anne would want that Pokemon." said Lincoln.
"Ronnie Anne?" replied Mallow.
"She's a friend of mine back home." said Lincoln.
"Just a friend?" asked Mallow with a skeptical look.
"Uhh, yeah; we're just friends." said Lincoln. The sound of their other friends chuckling makes Mallow look away with a blush, making Lincoln do the same.
"Looks like Hawlucha is taking on those Mankeys by itself." said Kiawe, making the others continue to watch the scene in front of them. The Mankey that was behind Hawlucha leaps towards him with its arm raised. The Hawlucha gets a glint in its eye, and it sidesteps, making the Mankey pass right by it; it then swings one of its wings at the Mankey, hitting it, and sends it flying to the ground.
"How did Hawlucha know that Mankey was attacking from its blind spot?" asked Lincoln.
"It must know Detect." said Kiawe. "That move allows the Pokemon using it to dodge any attack."
"That sounds helpful when it's completely surrounded from multiple angles." said Sophocles. Hawlucha then leaps forward and swings one of its claws down in a chopping manner, striking another Mankey, making it fall face first onto the ground. A couple more Mankeys run at Hawlucha and start swiping at it with their hands, with some of the strikes hitting it.
"Why didn't it use Detect?" asked Lincoln.
"Detect doesn't always work." said Kiawe. "It doesn't work a lot if used multiple times in a row."
"I see." said Lincoln. The Hawlucha then leaps onto a nearby rock and folds its wings over its body and starts to glow. As it does, the wounds he just recieved start to heal.
"It must be using Roost." said Kiawe. "That move heals the Pokemon using it." After Hawlucha finished healing, he leaps at one of the Mankeys and swings one of its wings at it, hitting it, and knocking it down. The last Mankey jumps at Hawlucha from the right and brings down one of its hands in a chop, only for Hawlucha to dodge at the last instant, then counterattack with a chop of its own, knocking it to the ground.
"That Hawlucha is tough." said Sophocles, getting Hawlucha's attention. It leaps onto the rock it used Roost on before and does some poses.
"What's it doing?" asked Lincoln.
"Well, your Rotom Phone does say it tends to showboat." said Lillie. Hawlucha then makes a beckoning motion with its hand.
"I think it wants to battle one of us." said Mallow.
"Maybe I can use that Hawlucha as a warm-up for my Grand Trial?" said Lincoln.
"Go for it, Lincoln." said Sophocles. Lincoln smiles as he takes out a pokeball and throws it, releasing his Rufflet.
"You ready, Rufflet?" asked Lincoln. Rufflet nods to say that he is. Hawlucha hops off the rock and gets ready for battle. "Rufflet, hurry and use Hone Claws!" Rufflet starts sharpening its claws together, increasing his attack power and accuracy. Hawlucha starts to do the same thing with his claws.
"It must know Hone Claws also." said Lillie.
"Rufflet, use Leer!" said Lincoln. Rufflet gives the Hawlucha a harsh glare, making it nervous and lowering its defense. The Hawlucha then leaps at Rufflet and strikes it with a chop from one of its hands.
"Rufflet, be careful!" said Mallow.
"We're not beaten by a long shot!" said Lincoln. "Rufflet, use Wing Attack!" Rufflet flies at the Hawlucha and hits it with one of his wings, doing super effective damage.
"Good move, Lincoln." said Kiawe.
"Thanks." said Lincoln. The Hawlucha flies at Rufflet and swings one of his wings towards him. "Dodge and use Peck!" Rufflet avoids the Hawlucha's attack and flies towards it from behind with his beak pointing forward. Hawlucha's eyes glint and it sidesteps Rufflet's attack.
"It used Detect again!" said Mallow.
"Kiawe said it has a chance of not working when used multiple times in a row." said Lincoln. "Rufflet, keep using Wing Attack over and over again." Rufflet does so and Hawlucha kept dodging until one of the attacks hits it. Hawlucha leaps at Rufflet and brings down a chop onto his head, making him crash to the ground.
"Rufflet!" shouts Alola Lana.
"Hurry and use Peck while it's close to you!" said Lincoln. Rufflet's eyes snap open and it pushes himself off the ground towards Hawlucha and jabs his beak into his torso, making it stumble back and fall over. Lincoln then takes out an empty pokeball and quickly throws it at the Hawlucha, hitting it, and sucking it in; the pokeball wiggles a few times before clicking.
"You did it, Lincoln!" said Sophocles.
"Yes! Great work, Rufflet!" said Lincoln, making Rufflet perch onto his shoulder and starts nuzzling his cheek. He then hears some rustling from behind him and sees one of the Mankeys from before starting to get up. Remembering that Lana would like one, he takes out another empty pokeball and throws it at it, hitting it, and sucking it in; the pokeball wiggles a few times before clicking.
He then takes out his Rotom Phone and looks up Hawlucha's information.
"Okay; this says Hawlucha's a boy, he knows Detect, Tackle, Hone Claws, Karate Chop, Wing Attack, and Roost." said Lincoln. "He has the Limber ability, which makes him immune to paralysis." He then looks up Mankey's information. "My new Mankey's a girl, she knows Cover, Scratch, Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy, Fury Swipes, Karate Chop, and Pursuit; she has the Anger Point ability which increases her attack strength to the max when she takes a critical hit."
"Rufflet was amazing, Lincoln!" said Mallow.
"Thanks." said Lincoln. The group continue down the road until they reached the path between Iki Town and Hau'oli City. Lincoln had some time before it got dark, so he and the others went to the nearest Pokemon Center so Lincoln could send his new Mankey and Hawlucha to his family.
Later that night, after everyone goes home, and Lincoln has dinner with Kahuna Hala and Hau, he calls his family to let them know what he's been up to that day.
"I'm glad that Rufflet was able to beat those Spearows." said Leni.
"Thanks." said Lincoln. "Did Lana and Lynn get the Pokemon I sent for them?"
"Sure did, Lincoln!" said Lana from the couch that she and Mankey were climbing around on.
"When are you going to send me a Pokemon?" asked Lola with a pout.
"When I find a cute one I think you'd like." said Lincoln.
"You'd better!" said Lola, making Lincoln nervous.
"What's Lynn doing with Hawlucha?" asked Lincoln. Leni takes the phone into the Louds' backyard and points it towards a makeshift ring that Lynn Jr set up; in it were Hawlucha, and Lynn Jr who was wearing her luchador mask.
"Lucha Libre!" said Lynn Jr as she and Hawlucha leap at each other and start wrestling around.
"Looks like she's having fun." said Lincoln, just as Hawlucha sends Lynn Jr flying across the ring, courtesy of a Wing Attack.
"Sweetie, be careful!" said Rita.
"C'mon, Mom; this is just getting good!" said Lynn Jr as she gets up off the ring floor.
"So, you're going to do that Grand Trial thing this weekend, brah?" asked Luna.
"Yeah." said Lincoln. "I still have to focus on school."
"It's good you're still caring about your education, son." said Lynn Sr. The family talks for a while longer before Lincoln ends the call. Later that night in bed, Lincoln was thinking about his upcoming Grand Trial.
'I have to be at my best this weekend against Kahuna Hala.' Lincoln thinks to himself. 'I'm gonna train my Pokemon as hard as I can so I'll be ready for him.' He then shuts his eyes and goes to sleep.
End of Chapter 22
Pokemon that Lincoln has with him: Torracat (M), Pikachu (F), Rockruff (M), and Rufflet (M).
Pokemon in Lincoln's collection: Torracat (M), Grubbin (M), Pikachu (F), Rockruff (M), Ekans (F), Misdreavus (F), Crabrawler (F), Zubat (F) Noibat (F), Makuhita (F), Smeargle (M), Spearow (M), Rufflet (M), Mankey (F), and Hawlucha (M).
Pokemon in Lana's care: Ekans (F), and Mankey (F)
Pokemon in Lucy's care: Misdreavus (F), Zubat (F), and Noibat (F)
Pokemon in Lynn Jr's care: Crabrawler (F), Makuhita (F), and Hawlucha (M)
