Tringus

Togekiss would fit for Elias, considering that Noel has Wigglytuff and Clefable as type exceptions. Since his Ditto transformed into Gardevoir, he could try using a real one next time to deceive us. I would also like to think Elias would have a Smeargle somewhere in his team, seeing as it was perhaps part of his team in Season 1. As for Solaris, he's most likely going to have a Sandstorm team, but far more stronger than Terra's team. If he doesn't use a full team of psuedo-legendaries, he's most likely going to have an Excadrill somewhere.

Chapter XI: Family Bonding With Dad Norman, A Father's Sadness, The Desert With No Name, And The Lonely Southern Island! I head inside the gym, and talk to the gym guy. He says that the doors in this gym open when I beat the awaiting Trainers. However, the doors in this room are already open, so I can't attack him. He tells me that the trainers of Petalburg Gym use all kinds of items. He says that the door at the left leads to the Speed Room, and the door at the right leads to the Accuracy Room. He tells me that the room's name will be on the door, so I should choose carefully, and once I've chosen the door, I go for it. I decide to head through all of them, just to train my Pokemon. The rooms are: Speed Room, Accuracy Room, Zero Reduction Room, Defense Room, Recovery Room, Strength Room, and the One-Hit KO room. I defeat just about everybody, and I enter the Gym Leader's Room. When I enter the room, I see my father looking out the huge window, meditating. He sees that I got four badges now, and opens his eyes, saying that as he promised, we will have a Pokemon battle. He turns around, and I approach him. He says that it makes him happier than he can really describe. That being able to have a real battle with his own son like this. However, a battle is a battle, as he vows that he will do everything within his power as a Gym Leader to win. He tells me that I'd better give it my best shot, too. He bows, and the battle begins. Let the real fight begin. Come at me, dad! Norman sends out Slaking, while I send out Mr. Muffintops, who paralyzes Slaking with Thunder Wave. Mr. Muffintops survives a Retaliate from Slaking, so she knocks out Slaking in two turns with Electro Ball. Norman sends out Vigoroth, who knocks out Mr. Muffintops with Retaliate just after she paralyzes it with Thunder Wave. I send out Metang, who strikes at Vigoroth with Zen Headbutt. While Norman heals his Vigoroth with a Hyper Potion, I revive Mr. Muffintops with a revive. After a few more hits, Vigoroth goes down. Norman sends out his stronger Slaking, while I send out Mr. Muffintops, who paralyzes Slaking with Thunder Wave, but goes down from Chip Away after nearly knocking Slaking out. I send out Sebastian, who finishes the job with Mega Drain. With Norman's Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! Norman is speechless, and can't believe his own eyes that he lost to me. He tells me that I've come this far, and that's how it is. He then gives me the badge. *Trevor received the Balance Badge!* Norman tells me that having that badge will ensure that Pokemon up to level 60 will obey me, even if I received them in trades. He says that Pokemon that know the HM move Surf will also be able to travel over water now. He also gives me TM67 Retaliate as his gift to me, and tells me to use it well. He explains that Retaliate will allow me to take revenge for a fallen team member, and that its power will be doubled if I have a Pokemon use it in the very next move right after an ally faints. He hopes that me and my Pokemon will be diligent enough to use it wisely. He sighs, and turns away. He says that as the gym leader, he can't express how frustrated he is. But as a father, it makes him both happy and a little sad, which is odd. He looks up for a while, and then smiles, saying that he'll see me on my way. He says we should go, and so we leave the gym. We get out of the gym, and we see Wally and his dad. Wally sees us, and says that he hasn't seen the two of me in some time, which is a coincidence because he just came back to his parents' house to grab something he'd forgotten. Norman sees that Wally has been working hard, and that it's clear even without a battle. Didn't Wally battle you before I did? It even said so on the statues! Wally is shocked, and asks if he really thinks so. He thanks him, and says that's so nice of him to say. His dad says that Wally's health has thoroughly improved, and it's all thanks to me and my father. He says that we helped Wally catch his first Pokemon that day, and it's because of us that he has a partner of his own now. He says that partner is why he's grown so strong, and that's his firm belief. He thanks us, but realizes that sometimes words aren't enough, and that it would delight him if I'd take HM03 Surf. He says that if I'm cleared to use Surf outside of battle, I'll be able to cross the seas with my Pokemon. Norman turns to me, and says that considering how much me and Wally have grown, I should be able to handle what lies beyond the sea on Route 118 now. He says that there are far stronger Pokemon and Trainers waiting for me on Hoenn's east coast, and tells me to continue my journey and adventures there. He knows I'll do my best, and Wally walks over and listens to his words too. He promises that he will do his best to become as strong as me, and tells his dad that he better start out. He says that he's off for now, and he'll see him next time. Wally turns to me, and says that we should go together. Norman tells Wally that he looks forward to seeing him and his Pokemon grow stronger together, and he tells me to take care of myself out there. He tells me not to forget to drop by Littleroot to visit my mother from time to time, and Wally says that we're off. Wally's dad tells us to be safe out there, and Norman tells us to learn a lot. We head out, and then there's a sentimental scene between the two dads. They're silent for a bit, but then Wally's dad speaks up. He walks over to Norman, and says that he doesn't know what it is, but seeing his little boy all grown up and going off on his own... As a father, it makes him happy and a little sad. Norman laughs, and says that's a coincidence, because he caught himself thinking the same thing. Wally's dad is surprised, and says if only his boy keeps growing strong and healthy like that, he wouldn't ask for anything else. Norman agrees, and knows exactly what he means. After hearing that sentimental stuff (we were close by!), we walk next to the Pokemon Center, and Wally checks his AreaNav where Route 118 is. He sees that it's the one east of Mauville City, and says that since we're both here anyway, we should go to Mauville together. He plans on going to check out Route 118 like my dad said, and we head to Mauville City. We head to Mauville City, and we're tired out from running. Wally agrees, and says that it's pretty far. He looks at the road ahead to Route 118, and wonders what kind of Pokemon he'll meet there. He says that he can't wait to find out, and says goodbye, because he's going straight to Route 118. He says that he wants to have a battle next time we meet, and promises on that. He says that I can't break a promise, and he leaves. Without further ado, I head to the desert in Route 111. Go-Go-Gadget Goggles! I battle the trainers there, as well as take TM37 Sandstorm at the bottom of the desert. I see two fossils at the north-east corner of the desert, but I can only take one. The Root, and the Claw Fossils. I take the Claw Fossil, and the Root Fossil sinks into the ground, never to see the light of day again. I decide to head to Rustboro City so I can revive the fossil. I head through Rusturf Tunnel, and I find the researcher I helped back in Petalburg Woods and in Rusturf Tunnel. He says that Captain Stern informed them that the case arrived safely, and he thanks me. He says that if he were a rain cloud, he would shower me with gratitude and hail me as a hero. He bears the good news that recently, their company developed a new kind of Pokeball, and as a token of their appreciation for all my help, they would like to give me one. He gives me a Repeat Ball, and tells me to try it out. He heads back to the building, and I follow him. I revive the Claw Fossil into a Anorith, and I decide to visit the president of Devon Corp. He sees my Intriguing Stone, and realizes that it is actually a Pidgeotite. He says that to be carrying around a Mega Stone like that, it looks like I'm also a bit of a connoisseur. He then notices my Metang, and says that there cannot be more than one such specimen in the world. Actually, there is... He compliments on how pure and sublime it is, and its sparkle is indeed the ultimate. He says that he would love to see how it would stand up to Steven's Beldum. With that said, I leave. I head to Route 118, and Surf on Miror B, who I had taught Surf to. When I get to the dock, I continue my journey, until I see Steven. He sees me, and remembers me from Granite Cave. He then asks me all of these questions, and wants to know what I think of them. Just as he's about to leave, a Pokemon roars, and Steven recognizes it as Latios. He asks Latios if it wants us to soar somewhere with it, and so we hop on it, flying away to a mysterious southern island. When we land, Steven thanks Latios, and wonders what's going on here. He assumes that it relates to Mega Evolution, and says that we should be going. When I take the lead and try to head inside, I hear a voice. It then gives a message... "Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..." I enter the forest, and Steven follows. We then notice a beautiful red Pokemon just like Latios, and Steven recognizes it as Latias. He says that it's beautiful, and if he were to describe such beauty in terms of a stone, it would be a Sun Stone, but changes his mind, and says that its brilliance is like that of a Dawn Stone. He says that it is as fantastic as a Steel-type Pokemon. Latias cries, as it warns us that poachers are behind us. We turn around, and it's none other than Team Aqua! Latias noticed they were coming, and that's why it called on us. The big, muscular man is confused, and wonders who we are. The grunt reports to Mr. Matt that I'm the kid who keeps getting in their way. However, the rather alluring gentleman with me... She wonders, and feels like she should know him from somewhere, like a contest star or something. Matt shrugs it off, and says that he has no time to worry about that. He introduces himself as Team Aqua Admin Matt, and what he wants from us is that Latias behind us. However, he also wants the Mega Stone, for they of Team Aqua are gonna need the transcendent power of Mega Evolution to achieve their ambitions. He says that if we get out of their way, they won't rough us up. I refuse, and Steven gives me full points for the correct answer. He says that he'll take part in this battle as well, and tells me that we'll protect Latias from these beasts together. He says that we cannot allow Latias or even a Mega Stone to fall into the hands of such villains. Matt laughs, and says that if we're really that stupid, then he has no choice but to squash us. You're not getting your hands on Latias OR the Mega Stone, you crooks! Aqua Admin sends out Sharpedo, the Aqua grunt sends out Grimer, Steven sends out Metang, and I send out Amelia. Sharpedo confuses Metang with Swagger, while Amelia gives Sharpedo a Draining Kiss. Grimer attacks Metang as well, while Amelia is confused by Sharpedo's Swagger. However, she gives another Draining Kiss, and Sharpedo is down. I switch Amelia with Metang, and Steven's Metang snaps out of confusion, knocking Grimer down with Zen Headbutt. With Team Aqua defeated, we win the battle! Matt is proud that he lost, but then... Amelia evolves into... Gardevoir! But wait! Miror B. also evolves into... Lombre! The Aqua grunt backs up, and Matt sees that I'm strong. He says that I'm an interesting punk, too. He says that he loves interesting, strong dudes, which is why he loves his bro, Archie. He tells me that's why he's gonna start loving me from now on, too. I just want May or Lisia... He says that next time he sees me, he'll smash me up real good. I NEED AN ADULT!!! Oh wait, I AM an adult. BUT I AM A KID IN THIS GAME!!! Oh wait, if I'm an adult, I can very well be an adult in Pokemon, regardless what I look like. I mean, I have the Pokemon to back me up, right? He tells the grunt that they're leaving, and she obeys. The two leave, and Steven says that I did good work. He then heals up my Pokemon for me, and says that I performed spectacularly. He tells me that we were able to protect both this wondrous Pokemon and its Mega Stone, thanks to me. Latias expresses her appreciation, and Steven says that it looks as though Latias may have also recognized me as a Trainer worthy of its trust. He tells me that Latias is trying to offer me its allegiance, and that it is trying to show that it wants to go with me on my journey. He tells me to hold out my hand to it, and so I do. *Latias joined my team!* I send Miror B. back to the PC, and name Latias Ruby because it is red. It is also holding a piece of Latiasite. Where is the REST of the Latiasite if it is holding a PIECE? Latias goes into a Pokeball, and Steven gives me the Mega Bracelet! I put it on, and he says that with the Mega Bracelet that he just gave me and the Mega Stones that a Pokemon may hold, my Pokemon will be able to achieve a powerful boost, quite unlike any usual form of Evolution, but only if I am bound by great affection. He says that I will be able to achieve Mega Evolution. He suggests that I try it with Latias the next time that I happen to have the chance in battle. He explains that Mega Evolution is a phenomenon that has long been shrouded in mystery. He asks all sorts of questions, and explains that the process by which bonds between Pokemon and people manifest in tangible power. He wonders how we explain it, and hopes that the Mega Bracelet he just gave me might bring us one step closer to finding the answer to these questions. He then says that we should be heading back, because Latios is waiting so patiently for us. We head over to Latios, hop on it, and fly back to Route 118. When we get back to Route 118, Steven thanks me for my help, and Latios tells me to take good care of Latias. Latios then flies away, and Steven says that in the end, I was a far greater help than he expected I might be. He expects that me and my team will be able to best both Route 119 ahead and even the Fortree Gym beyond that. He says that he'll be curious to see how much stronger I might grow by the next time we meet, and bids his farewell. He leaves, and I battle more trainers. I also get a Good Rod from a fisherman. However, I also run into Gabby and Ty again, and they interview me again. After that, I head to Route 119. Time to get my next gym badge! Fortree City, here I come! Current Stats: Two new evolutions have happened. First, Amelia evolves into Gardevoir, and Miror B. evolves into Lombre. All in the same battle! A few Pokemon also learned a few new moves, too. Also, Ruby joins the team! Grovyle Name: Sebastian Level: 33 Moves: Slam, Leaf Blade, Mega Drain, Quick Attack Mightyena Name: Wolfgang Level: 31 Moves: Thunder Fang, Assurance, Swagger, Bite Pikachu Name: Mr. Muffintops Level: 31 Moves: Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Meteor Mash Metang Name: Metang Level: 32 Moves: Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Iron Defense Gardevoir Name: Amelia Level: 31 Moves: Calm Mind, Psychic, Teleport, Draining Kiss Latias Name: Ruby Level: 30 Moves: Heal Pulse, Dragon Breath, Mist Ball, Psycho Shift Swellow Name: Swellington Level: 22 Moves: Brave Bird, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Wing Attack Lombre Name: Miror B. Level: 14 Moves: Teeter Dance, Bubble, Surf, Absorb Zigzagoon Name: Zigby Level: 16 Moves: Secret Power, Headbutt, Cut, Rock Smash

I would say no, but looking at it now, I see that it has gone up 1%.

Cottonee and Pineco did the trick for me. Cottonee uses Leech Seed! Garchomp burns Cottonee to death with Fire Fang! Cottonee survives and uses Stun Spore! Garchomp wipes out Cottonee! Trevo sends out Pineco! Pineco spams different attacks! Garchomp tries to kill Pineco with different attacks! Pineco survives with Sturdy, and completely heals, thanks to Cottonee's Leech Seed! And... Repeat bullets 6-9! Essentially, this resulted in a really long battle, which made Solaris waste all of his Full Restores, and the ending inevitable for him. Needless to say, I won.

Why would Lin try to prevent a catastrophe? It is because of Lin, that cities are being destroyed. It is because of Lin, that many lives are lost. It is because of Lin, that many people fear Team Meteor. Heck, she nearly killed Saphira with her Hydreigon. Her ruthlessness is what allowed her to usurp the throne of Team Meteor, and give her control. Now, there is perhaps a power struggle between Lin and Solaris, but we can't be too sure. As for the time loop theory... It could be possible, but for a specific location. We know that Adrienn was frozen in time down in the Citae Arc d'Astre, correct? Xe was down there for more than ten years! What if it spreads from that sacred place, all the way to the surface? We don't know what Team Meteor plans to do with Arceus specifically, but that may as well be a possibility.

Chapter X: Professor Cozmo's Abduction, Team Aqua's Plans At Mt. Chimney, The Soothing Lavaridge City, And The Fiery-Hot Flannery! I head to Route 114, and head inside a house. I talk to the boy, and I get TM28 Dig. This must be a digger's house. I go inside the tunnel, and the man notices my Metang. He says that it reminds him of the Devon president's son, Steven. He says that Steven traveled all the way to Kalos, crossing three oceans to find the white Pokemon and some kind of stone. He says that's what I'd expect from someone who calls himself a wandering stone collector. I leave, and find a man who gives me TM05 Roar. I then proceed to battle several trainers, and I then visit Lanette. She apologizes that everything is so cluttered, and says that when she gets engrossed in research, things end up this way. She begs me to keep it a secret, and gives me a Lotad Doll for my base. She also sets up "Organize Boxes" for me to the top of the menu for the PC. With her generous help, I leave. I battle more trainers, and then start to climb the mountain, where I see May. She looks across a crater, and sees that Team Aqua is taking the professor to Meteor Falls. She then runs after them. I follow the craters, and battle more trainers. After passing a huge crater and battling one last trainer, I find the cave leading to Gravi-- I MEAN Meteor Falls. When I enter Meteor Falls, I find that the place is HUGE. The waterfall is just as huge, too! I cross the bridge, and find Team Aqua harassing Professor Cozmo. However, the girl looks different than the average grunt... May demands them to let the professor go, and they turn to face us. The girl is surprised that May's fighting back, and wonders who she is. May sees me, and is glad that I came. She tells me that we've got to save Professor Cozmo from these people, and she says that there's two of them, and two of us. She then begs me to battle together with her, and help defeat these guys. I say yes, and she thanks me. The girl member steps forward, and says that even she, Team Aqua Admin Shelly, has been made a fool. She says that brats who don't know how to watch their mouths will be punished, and she won't forgive me if I cower in fear, either. She laughs, and May says that this will be her first time battling beside me, and that she's got to do her best. Let's go, Team Aqua! Give Professor Cozmo back! Aqua Admin Shelly sends out Mightyena, the grunt sends out Grimer, May sends out Wailmer, and I send out Wolfgang, who strikes at Mightyena with Thunder Fang. Grimer gets hit by Wailmer's Water Pulse, but Wailmer gets poisoned by Grimer's Sludge. Wolfgang decides to knock Grimer down with Assurance, but Wailmer goes down from Mightyena's Snarl. May sends out Shroomish, who gets confused by Mightyena's Swagger. We gang up on Mightyena until it gets knocked out by Wolfgang's Assurance, while Shroomish snaps out of confusion. Shelly sends out Carvanha, who goes down from Wolfgang's Thunder Fang. With Team Aqua defeated, we win the battle! Shelly is shocked, and wonders if she went too easy on us. May is happy that we did it, and Shelly explains that if the tremendous energy of Mt. Chimney and the Meteorite are combined, then Team Aqua can take a giant step toward the world that they dream of. She exclaims that they won't let ignorant little brats get in their way, and somebody asks her if mere children are giving her so much trouble. He says that she, and Admin of Team Aqua... May wonders who's there, and a man in red arrives with two people in hoods. Shelly isn't surprised, because Team Magma decided to show their faces, and that there's nothing to be done about it. She tells the smirking grunt to grab the Meteorite, and he willingly obeys. He is pushed to the edge, and May tries to save him. However, they are tricked, as the Team Aqua grunt grabs the Meteorite. Shelly laughs victoriously, and says that it's time to rush to Mt. Chimney. She and the grunt retreat, while the man with glasses is thinking. One of the Magma members tells Maxie, their leader, that they must give chase to Team Aqua or else. He thinks, and approaches me. He introduces himself as Maxie, and he leads an organization known as Team Magma. He explains that they work for the future happiness of all mankind, and from what he has seen here, it appears that I am working against their rivals in Team Aqua. He says I can amuse myself with those Team Aqua fools, but warns me to be careful that I do not impede their goals. Whether I be child or grown, oppose them in the slightest, and he, the great Maxie, will show no mercy. He and his members leave, and May has no idea what's going on anymore with all these people. She is shocked for a minute, and asks the professor if he is okay. He thinks, and seems to be out of it still. May tells me to shake off what happened, because she's got to get the professor back to his lab in Fallarbor. She calms the professor down, and we leave Meteor Falls, heading back to Fallarbor Town. We head back to his home, and his wife is happy to see him. He says that thanks to us, he has somehow returned. May wonders what Team Aqua is going to do with the Meteorite, and says that from the look of them, they kind of seem like bad guys, but... She warns me that we've both got to be careful. However, she's not worried a bit if it's me and my team. Professor Cozmo then thanks us, because we truly saved him from disaster. He gives me TM23 Smack Down as a small form of repayment. May thanks him, and asks me what I'm going to do next. Oh man... She totally digs me. She's thinking of checking out the next gym on her list, and that it's the one in Mauville City. ...Are you serious? You did not get that badge yet? Then how on EARTH did you get here, if you can't use Rock Smash?! She asks me to come with her to Mauville. I ALREADY GOT MY BADGE!!! Oh wait... It's so I can get to Mt. Chimney. Let's go! We head to Mauville City, and May tells me that Mt. Chimney is up ahead. I already knew that... You showed me, remember? She says that's the place those nut jobs at Meteor Falls were talking about going to. She tells me to be careful, because it might get dangerous around here. I heal my Pokemon at the Pokemon Center, and head to Mt. Chimney. When I get to the Cable Car building, I see that the Team Aqua grunts are no longer guarding it. I head inside, and get on the Cable Car. It's a long way, but I eventually make it. I talk to a trainer, and he says that both pairs of women at the base and the peak are two sets of twins. When I get out, I see that Team Magma and Team Aqua are fighting each other. I get to the middle, and see three Aqua grunts ganging up on Maxie. He challenges three, as they battle him. I continue onward, and battle the Aqua members that are not battling Magma grunts. After I beat the grunt, I find a secret passage that makes me close to the lava, but I find TM59 Incinerate. I see a metallic bridge, where Shelly is at the beginning of it. She sees me, and asks me what I'm doing here. She asks if I followed them all the way here from Meteor Falls, and congratulates me. She admits that I'm quite the trainer, and... She says to Archie, her, and all of Team Aqua, my existence is annoying. She says that the world Archie dreams of would be a utopia for Pokemon, and that she can't let me get in the way of someone who's pushing on toward a perfect world. She tells me to prepare myself, for this will finally be the time that she leaves that cute face of mine swollen and crying. She called me cute... Not if I defeat you first! Shelly sends out Grimer, while I send out Metang, who knocks out Grimer in one hit with Zen Headbutt. She sends out Carvanha, while I send out Mr. Muffintops, who destroys Carvanha with Electro Ball. Surprisingly, she doesn't have her Mightyena with her, which means I win the battle! Shelly is shocked, and asks me if I upped my game even more since last time. She calls me a brat with a bright future, and says that she and her Pokemon don't have any strength left to fight. She tells me to go and be destroyed by Archie. I approach Archie, and he exclaims that the great swell of power that sleeps deep in the magma is the key to controlling the super-ancient Pokemon's power. He notices me, and remembers me from what happened back in Slateport Museum. He sees that I made it here to him, which means I swept right past Shelly. He then laughs maniacally, and figures that I was a big deal the first time he laid eyes on me, but just laughs. He says that since I'm the real deal, he supposes he can let me in on just what's going on. He explains that the Meteorite that he just got from good old Professor Cozmo back there... With the right bit of work, Team Aqua can turn it into a real, nice, valuable bit. He plans on making it a Mega Stone, or even a Key Stone. He says that as long as we're here in Mt. Chimney... He laughs, and tells me to look what he nearly went and did. He says that if he gives away all his secrets, all the thrill would be gone from our relationship. He then decides to leave me hanging here, and says that it's not the details that matter anyhow. He says that they've got a thing they gotta do, and from their point of view, I'm a dirty villain who's gotten in their way one time too many. He declares that he's still leader of Team Aqua, so it's the rope's end for me and my Pokemon. He challenges me to battle, and we begin. You're the villain, Archie... And I'll prove it! Aqua Leader Archie sends out Mightyena, while I send out Mr. Muffintops. Unfortunately, Electro Ball doesn't do a thing, as Mightyena Roars Mr. Muffintops away, and I send out Amelia, who actually does some damage, knocking out Mightyena with Draining Kiss. Archie sends out Sharpedo, while I send out Mr. Muffintops again. Mr. Muffintops shocks Sharpedo with Electro Ball, but gets confused from Sharpedo's Swagger. However, with another Electro Ball, Sharpedo goes down. Archie sends out Golbat, while I keep Mr. Muffintops out, and have her use Electro Ball one more time. Unfortunately, it doesn't do much damage, and Mr. Muffintops goes down from confusion and Wing Attack from Golbat. I send out Wolfgang, who knocks out Golbat with Thunder Fang. With Archie's Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! Archie laughs, and says that he knew I was the real deal, which means... He won't hold back this time, because he's itching to use Mega Evolution. He says it's been ages since they got to let loose. However, he gets a call, and says that he's going to have to ask me to hold that thought, because he's gotta use his time-out. He talks to Matt, who is probably another Aqua Admin. He says that he has the worst timing. However, he gets notified about Mt. Pyre, and talks about an orb of some kind. He then says that he's on his way, and hangs up. He apologizes to me, and says that when you're a grown-up, sometimes things crop up. He says we gotta put our battle on hold until next time. He gives me the Meteorite, and says it should help keep me busy until we settle the score. He tells me to have fun with it, and says to meet again with him somewhere, because he'll be sure to remember my face. He and the rest of Team Aqua retreat, and Maxie and his grunts approach me. He remembers me from Meteor Falls, and sees that I am not to be trifled with, if I repelled Archie in battle. He wonders what Archie is up to now, and is surprised that he abandoned the Meteorite that he sought so persistently. However, he realizes that Archie has confirmed the existence of the orbs at last. He finds himself outmaneuvered once again, and calls it a terrible miscalculation. He and Team Magma also leave, and I also leave. I head down Mt. Chimney, and see an old woman. She heals my Pokemon, and tells me that Lavaridge Town is just down this mountain route. I head down the Jagged Pass, and with the Acro Bike, I find TM43 Flame Charge and TM69 Rock Polish. I battle the trainers, and collect the items. When I get everything done, I head down to Lavaridge Town. When I get to Lavaridge Town, I make a guy cry and give me TM75 Swords Dance. I also receive an egg from an old lady. I then heal my Pokemon, and enter the gym. When I head inside, I talk to the gym guy, who tells me that Lavaridge's Gym Leader Flannery uses Fire-type Pokemon. Her passion for Pokemon burns stronger and hotter than a volcano. He warns me not to get too close to her or I might get burned. He advises that I hose her down with water and then go for it. Flannery getting wet... That's actually not a bad idea... I mean, cool off the gym leader, and they're easier to beat. I step on a tile, and I fall through the floor! In the basement, I choose the right tile, and find myself battling a trainer. I beat the trainer, and continue. I head down, and some people hide in the hot springs! I also battle ANOTHER Karate Girl with a Meditite. WHY ARE THERE KARATE GIRLS WITH MEDITITES?! SAME WITH NINJA BOYS AND KOFFINGS!!! Once I've beaten the trainers, I then find Flannery. DANG, she's hot. Literally. Here's a tip: Never use the panel that's closest to you. Always use the farthest one to get to places. I talk to Flannery, who tries so hard to be confident, as she loudly welcomes me. She stumbles, but says that I've done well to make it this far. She fumbles as she says that she is honored to be serving as the Gym Leader of... She thinks, and loudly introduces herself, and that she's in charge here. She cowardly says that I'd better not underestimate her just because she's only been leader a short time, because with the skills inherited from her grandfather, she's gonna demonstrate the hot moves she's honed in this land. She calms down, then unleashes her fury as the battle begins. You seem nervous... Have a chill pill! Flannery sends out Slugma, while I send out Mr. Muffintops, who paralyzes Slugma with Thunder Wave, then knocks it down with Electro Ball. However, it survives due to Slugma using Light Screen. After another Electro Ball, Slugma goes down. Flannery sends out Numel, while I send out Sebastian, who knocks out Numel with a critical hit Leaf Blade. Flannery sends out Torkoal, while I send out Amelia, who confuses Torkoal with Confuse Ray. She then builds up with Calm Mind, but then Torkoal uses Overheat. I heal Amelia with a Super Potion, and Amelia confuses Torkoal again. Unfortunately, Amelia gets knocked out by Torkoal's Body Slam, so I send out Mr. Muffintops again, using the same technique as before. Fortunately, this works, as Torkoal survives, but knocks itself out from confusion. With Flannery's flame extinguished, I win the battle! Flannery realizes that she was trying too hard, and tells me that she's only recently became a gym leader. She realizes that she was trying too hard to be someone she's not, and when she doesn't act like herself, Pokemon that battle at her side get confused. She thanks me for teaching her that, and gives me the badge. *Trevor received the Heat Badge!* Flannery explains that if I have a Heat Badge, all Pokemon up to level 50, even those I get in trades from other people, will obey me completely. It also lets Pokemon use the HM move Strength outside of battle. She also gives me TM50 Overheat as a token of appreciation. She says that Overheat is a Fire-type move that inflicts serious damage on the target. However, it also sharply cuts the special attack of the Pokemon using it, so it might not be suitable for longer battles. She then says that my power reminds her of someone... She realizes that I battle like Norman, the gym leader of Petalburg. I am his son, after all. With a new badge in hand, I leave. As soon as I leave the gym, May shows up, and is relieved to see me in one piece. She says that the last time she saw me was right after battling those Team Whatsit people. She was a bit worried, thinking about what might have happened to me after that. Awww, she cares about me! She is shocked that I battled them AGAIN after that, and I BEAT them. She compliments that I'm really something else, me and my team. She is completely impressed! Awww yeah... She's TOTALLY checking me out now... She sees the Meteorite that I got back from them, and realizes that she wanted to give me something. She gives me the Go-Goggles. About dang time! Go-Go-Gadget-Goggles! She says that if I put on those Go-Goggles, I'll be all set heading into the desert on Route 111. She also notices that I have Lavaridge's gym badge, and that I beat Flannery. She sees that I'm training my Pokemon right, and says that next up will be challenging my dad, Norman, in Petalburg. She says that she's also headed to Petalburg's Gym next, too. How on EARTH did you get the third badge so quick, AND the fourth badge?! She asks me if I want to go back to Petalburg together with her, and since I like a good romantic walk with May, why not? Let's hit the road! We make it all the way back to Petalburg City, and May wishes me luck with taking on Norman, and that she's cheering for me. She leaves, probably for Littleroot Town, while I head inside. You're going down, Dad! Gonna get wrecked old-school! Current Stats: Quite a bit of level development. New moves were taught as well. Grovyle Name: Sebastian Level: 27 Moves: Pound, Leaf Blade, Mega Drain, Quick Attack Mightyena Name: Wolfgang Level: 27 Moves: Thunder Fang, Assurance, Swagger, Bite Pikachu Name: Mr. Muffintops Level: 26 Moves: Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Meteor Mash Metang Name: Metang Level: 26 Moves: Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Iron Defense Kirlia Name: Amelia Level: 26 Moves: Confuse Ray, Calm Mind, Teleport, Draining Kiss Swellow Name: Swellington Level: 22 Moves: Brave Bird, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Wing Attack Lotad Name: Miror B. Level: 5 Moves: Teeter Dance, Growl Zigzagoon Name: Zigby Level: 15 Moves: Secret Power, Headbutt, Cut, Rock Smash

Chapter IX: Meeting The Winstrates, Aarune The Stoner, The Long Road To Fallabor Town, And The Bad News! I head to Route 111, and I find a trainer who tells me that he challenged the Winstrate family, but four matches in a row is tough, and they destroyed him. Assuming that the Winstrate family lives in the house nearby, I head there, and I see a man outside. He greets me, and assumes that I'm a traveler. He asks me if I want to take on his family of four in a series of Pokemon battles, and I accept. He then battles me with a Taillow and Zigzagoon, but I beat them fast and easily with Metang. Victor, which is his name, announces to his family that he's found a pretty strong trainer, and he heads inside, while his wife comes out. She sees how young I am, and recognizes that I'm quite the trainer to beat her husband. She then says that it's her turn to battle, as she sends out Roselia, who easily gets knocked out by Metang. Like her husband, Victoria announces that they've got a strong trainer, and I'm really strong. She heads inside, and her daughter comes out, shocked that I'm stronger than her mom. However, she says that she's strong, too, and battles me to prove it. However, despite Vivi's efforts from Goldeen, Numel, and Shroomish, Metang still prevails. Vivi then starts to cry, and calls for her grandma. She cries back inside, and her grandma comes out, scolding at me. She says that she needs to teach me a lesson, and to prepare to feel the sting of defeat. However, despite Vicky's efforts to win with Meditite, she is no match for Amelia's Disarming Voice. She says that if I'm not in any hurry, I should visit them for a while. She then heads inside, and so do I. Victor says that I'm the first trainer he's seen deploy Pokemon with such master, but warns me that his son is stronger than me. He says that his son even challenged the Pokemon League. His wife, Victoria, tells me that the family uses a Macho Brace to strengthen their Pokemon more effectively during their training. She then gives it to me as a gift, and says that when it comes to Pokemon battles, they're pretty passionate. Vivi says that her mom is stronger than her dad, she's stronger than her mom, and her grandma's stronger than her. However, her big brother is even stronger than their grandma is. Vicky says that there's no question I'm strong, but if I ever battle her grandson, I'll end up crying in frustration. She says that he's stronger than any other trainer they know, and that he must be challenging the Pokemon League Champion by now. She even says that he could be the Champion already. After visiting, I leave. I smash the rocks with Zigby, and continue my journey. I battle a pair of interviewers, and keep battling trainers on the road. After I battle everybody, I head to the desert. Unfortunately, I can't access it due to how powerful the storm is, so I head to Route 112, where I find May. She shows me Mt. Chimney, and is amazed to see how big it is... Huge, even. She says that it takes her breath away, too. I know what else can take your breath away... She says that she'd love to take the Cable Car all the way up to the top someday. She notices that my Pokemon seem a bit ragged around the edges, and heals them for me. She also gives me HM04 Strength, and bets that I can find all kinds of ways to use it in the mountains that lie ahead. However, it won't work outside of battle if I don't have a badge from Lavaridge Gym. She realizes that she's nattering away, and says that she's supposed to be on her way to Fallarbor to visit Professor Cozmo. She says she's off for now, but we'll battle next time. She then runs off. I continue to explore, battling more trainers as I pass through. I take a look at the Cable Car building, but three Team Aqua grunts are blocking it off, just grumbling about absolutely nothing. However, what I do hear is that some of them are at Fallabor Town, which is just through the cave. I head to the cave, which is the Fiery Path, and head down a long, narrow path. When I exit the Fiery Path, I battle a few more trainers, and then find a man standing in front of a tree on Route 111... It seems that he is smelling the tree... For adventure? He says that it's gotta be a secret spot, and there will be enough space there to build a crazy super place,or his name's not Aarune. He spots me, and when I look at his face, he looks stoned. His small beard with his squinted eyes with dark spots around them indicates that he is indeed a stoner. He asks me what he can do for me, and I didn't ask for anything. He says my heart did, and he says that there's no need to be shy. He introduces himself as Aarune, and shakes my hand. He says that he was born in Unova, and he's twenty-five years old. He spent the last 11 years trying to find himself, and he's just a vagabond in search of dreams. He says that he's wandering around Hoenn, trying to find a place where he really belongs. He tells me about Super-Secret Bases, and is shocked when I don't know about them. He gives me a lecture, explaining that a secret base is the best place ever to chill for me and my palls that I let hang out. He says that since I've got this chance, I ought to learn how to make one. He gives me TM94 Secret Power, and explains that Secret Power can help me find the entrances to hidden places. He says that these entrances are full of adventure, which is why he likes to throw some spice in there and call them secret spots. He shows me the tree he's next to, and says that it's a secret spot. He says that I could just climb right up in this tree, and says that this exactly the kind of place to bust out with Secret Power. He uses Secret Power, and makes an opening. He exclaims that he never gets tired of that, and says that's all there is to finding secret spots and creating the entrance to a secret base. He says that this move is crucial to having a secret base, and tells me not to forget. He takes me inside, and looks around. He tells me that behind each secret spot, I'll find a space like this, and they com in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Basically, whenever I find a secret spot, I ought to at least check it out with Secret Power. He says that someday this could be somebody's secret base, all decorated and filled with goods and friends... He would really love to see that. He nods his head, and wonders who I am. I introduce myself to him, and he apologizes because he just got on such a roll. He gives me one more tip: When I feel happy about something, I ought to express that feeling. Put it in words, and it'll cheer everybody up. He then wants me to tell him what I say when I'm totally thrilled. He asks me that, because he can see already that there's plenty in my future to feel happy about, because that's just how we roll in the secret base life. Every day is full of happy adventures. He says that he could go ahead and make a secret base right here, but... He goes ahead and gives it to me instead. He sets it up for me, and says that it'll be my secret base from now on. It's mine now, so I can decorate it, destroy it, do whatever I want. Whatever floats my boat. He tells me that any decorations I get will be sent to the PC in my secret base automatically, so I can place them around and liven up my base a bit. He shows me the PC, where I'll find all my decorations. He gives me some decorations to start, and tells me that I can visit other people's bases for a it of fun, and if I find a base that belongs to someone else, I can check it out. He says that when I check out someone's base, collect the flag I find next to the PC., because something good might come of it. He then says that he has to hit the road in search of his perfect base, and so he leaves, but vows to see me again. He tells me that if I need him for anything, I can try dropping in at the Secret Base Guild in Fortree. Since I have my own base, that means I can heal my Pokemon wherever I go! I leave my base, and battle more trainers. After beating them, I head to Route 113, where I find May. She says that the road was pretty long, so she got tired enough that she had to take a little break. Not everybody has the luxury of the Go-Goggles... She then heals my Pokemon for me, and tells me that she's on her way to pay a visit to Professor Cozmo, who's famous for his research on Meteorites. She tells me that he was working on a project with her dad on how Meteorites might affect Pokemon. She turns around, and then back at me, saying that it's not much farther to Fallabor. She says to give it one last push, and begins walking. I start walking, too, but then I start to notice the sky darkening as ash falls. Eventually, I make it to a house, and I talk to a man, who tells me that volcanic ash can be fashioned into glass. I head inside the Glass Workshop, and talk to a a man who says that he can make glass out of volcanic ash and then use the glass to make items. He gives me the Soot Sack to go and collect ash by walking through it. Once I've collected a good amount, I should find him, and he'll make items for me. After I leave the shop, I defeat the last trainer, and head to Fallabor Town, where the ash is gone. I head to the Pokemon Center, but a woman blocks the way. I talk to the Bug Catcher, who gives me Honey, and I then talk to the girl at the PC. I introduce myself, and she sees that I am a trainer. She says that I use the Pokemon Storage System she developed, which must mean that she's the creator of the PC. She says that it was a simple deductive process, because I spoke to her because I wanted to access something on the PC. She introduces herself as Lanette, and says she's glad to meet me. She says it's great that I'm using the Storage System, and if I could, I can visit her at her home, which is on Route 114. She leaves, and I heal my Pokemon. I try to find Professor Cozmo, but May sees me, and asks me for help. She takes me to Professor Cozmo's house, and tells me that Professor Cozmo got abducted by some weird guys calling themselves Team Something or Other... His wife tells me that those shady characters called themselves Team Aqua. She says that they plan to do something with the Meteorite that the professor has been researching, and that the professor is just too gullible. She tells me that if you show the least bit of interest in his research, he would happily go with you anywhere, without question. May then begs for me to help her save him, because they can't be planning to do anything good with Professor Cozmo's research. She says that we have to do something, and says that she's going to head after them right away. She tells me to meet up with her at Meteor Falls, and says that she's counting on me. She leaves right away, and I talk to Professor Cozmo's wife, who tells me that Meteor Falls is just past Route 114. With that said, I leave and head there right away. Don't worry, Professor Cozmo! We'll save you! Current Stats: Almost everybody leveled up, and new moves were learned. No evolutions this time, however. Grovyle Name: Sebastian Level: 24 Moves: Pound, Leaf Blade, Mega Drain, Quick Attack Mightyena Name: Wolfgang Level: 24 Moves: Thunder Fang, Assurance, Swagger, Bite Pikachu Name: Mr. Muffintops Level: 22 Moves: Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Meteor Mash Metang Name: Metang Level: 20 Moves: Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Iron Defense Kirlia Name: Amelia Level: 23 Moves: Confuse Ray, Double Team, Teleport, Draining Kiss Swellow Name: Swellington Level: 22 Moves: Brave Bird, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Wing Attack Lotad Name: Miror B. Level: 5 Moves: Teeter Dance, Growl Zigzagoon Name: Zigby Level: 15 Moves: Secret Power, Headbutt, Cut, Rock Smash

It also supports the fact that Team Meteor's respected old men are after those girls for the four keys as well, as each girl has their own enemy. Heather is targeted by Sirius for the Ruby Ring. Knowing how her mother was killed by Sirius, and how Corey committed suicide, it could also be assumed that he wants to finish the job by taking the Ruby Ring, but will not hesitate to kill her as well. Amaria is targeted by Solaris for the Sapphire Bracelet, which we may see Solaris or Taka (Knowing he is Solaris's son) in E15 down in the sewers. We already know that Solaris has a lead on the Sapphire Bracelet, from what Sirius reported to Lin, so we may see more of this in E15, as well as another PULSE-Muk. Luna is targeted by Elias for the Emerald Brooch, which he has already obtained after we rescue Luna. Luna was also targeted by Elias because she is his daughter. I say was, because he says that if he must lose her, then so be it. This implies that he no longer intends to take her back, but would rather continue with his own plans, with or without her in his care. Anna is targeted by Sigmund for the Amethyst Pendant, which Randomus is safekeeping for his own plans. However, Anna is also targeted by Sigmund because she is one of the orphans under his care, and he is trying to reclaim her and the other orphans. He has already made a few attempts with the help of Sirius. It seems that the four Meteor agents have two pairs of two for teams as well, as Sirius and Sigmund are a known duo, while Solaris and Elias are a team, as it is implied that Solaris contacts Elias. Regardless of pairs or not, these four are the main enemies of the four girls.

Chapter VIII: The Inside-Scoop Of Mauville City, A Reunion With Wally, And The Jolly Electrifying Wattson! I was wrong... It turns out that Mauville City as a whole is built directly inside. It looks like a freaking hotel... mall... thing! I notice a familiar green-haired boy and a man next to him. It seems that Wally has already gotten to Mauville City. His uncle notices that he's enjoying it, and asks him what he would like to do, such as grabbing a bite to eat at the Mauville Food Court. He also wants to get Wally a bike of his own at Rydel's Cycles, because the exercise would be good for his health. However, Wally has something else on his mind... He wants to challenge the gym right away! He looks around, and sees the gym, which is just straight ahead through the inner courtyard. He goes on ahead, and his uncle tells him to wait. He follows him, and I follow them, but I'm healing my Pokemon first. After I heal my Pokemon, I follow Wally and his uncle through the inner courtyard, and find them in front of the gym. Wally begs his uncle to let him challenge the gym to see how much stronger he's become, and his uncle tries to say no. He tells him that it's certainly true that he's grown quite a lot stronger alongside his Pokemon, but jumping right into a gym might be pushing it. Wally takes none of that, and says that he's not pushing it, and that if it's him and his Ralts, they can beat anyone. I JUST evolved my Amelia, so I can take you on, kid. They notice me, and Wally says that he and Ralts have gotten a lot stronger since we first met, and that they're growing together. He wants to prove that to me and his uncle, and he wants me to help him once more... By having a battle with him. I say yes, and his determined frown turns into a smile as he thanks me. He promises to his Ralts that they're going to win, and with that, the battle begins. Hey, it's your funeral, kid. Me? Losing? Tough luck. Wally sends out his Ralts, while I send out Amelia, who confuses Ralts with Confuse Ray, while getting attacked by Magical Leaf from Ralts. However, after two hits of Disarming Voice, Ralts goes down. With Wally's Ralts defeated, I win the battle! Wally admits that I really am strong, and hangs his head in defeat as he tells his uncle that he'll go back to Verdanturf. He thanks me, and admits that being a Trainer is tough, and that it's not enough just to battle with your Pokemon. He says that he can't become a true Trainer like that. His uncle consoles him that there's no need to get so down on himself, and asks him what's keeping him from becoming stronger. He tells him that nothing is, and that all he needs to do is keep growing. Wally grows silent, and his uncle tells him that they should go home, because everyone's waiting for him. Wally obeys, and Wally tells me that he's definitely going to get stronger. Much, much stronger. He feels like he learned a lot from just one Pokemon battle with me; about his own limits, and Ralts's. He steps closer, and tries to ask me something. My goodness, Wally, what do you need? If it's my heart, keep looking! My heart's on May... No matter what went on in that dressing room back in Slateport... ...Yeah... Wally stutters to me if he could call me his rival, but blushes. Better than lover, cause that's spot's gonna be taken soon! Don't worry, Wally, you'll find yourself in your journey, one way or another. He says that it was nothing, and tells me to forget about it. He says goodbye, and cries off to Verdanturf Town. Scrrrrrrrruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuubbbbb... He'll never reach to my level. Neither can another certain green-haired scrub, but that's another story. His uncle walks over to me, and realizes that I must be the young man who kept an eye out for Wally when he caught his Pokemon. He says that it's me they have to thank for Wally becoming so positive about the future. Why, was he thinking very bad thoughts again? He thanks me, and gives me HM06 Rock Smash as a thank-you gift. He tells me that even if there are obstacles in my path, I'll be able to break through them, especially if I use Rock Smash. He says that they should head back now, but if I ever have the time, he'd love it if I'd stop by their home in Verdanturf, because he's sure Wally would enjoy it, too. He says that they'll look forward to seeing me, and follows Wally. After Wally and his uncle go home to Verdanturf, I head inside the gym. When I go inside, I see the gym is different. Gone are the flashy colors, and introduced to the new, black and yellow, sleek colors of the gym. I talk to the gym guy, who tells me that Wattson uses Electric-type Pokemon, which means that Water-type Pokemon will be zapped. He also tells me that Wattson put in switch-controlled electric devices all over his gym. I then proceed to flip the switches, and battle the trainers. The first part is easy, but it gets harder every stair climb. However, some trainers even have Pokemon that are NOT Electric-types. However, they still have Electric-type attacks. I also notice that a lot of electricity action is going on in the second floor much more than the first floor. It also seems that Wattson was a Trainer much longer than my dad was, even before he was born. Eventually, I defeat all of the trainers, and flip the switches so that I can face Wattson. I face Wattson, who is looking at his power source for the gym. He realizes that I am there, and turns to face me, asking me what I'm doing here. He's shocked that I've gotten past all his rigged doors, and is amused. He tells me that the plans to reform Mauville are done for now, and that making traps for his gym and battling with young Trainers like me are the things he lives for now. He declares that he, Wattson, the leader of Mauville Gym, shall electrify me. He laughs, and the battle begins. Actually, Wattson, I believe it's time for YOU to get electrified! Get shell-shocked! Wattson sends out Magnemite, while I send out Wolfgang, who Bites Magnemite, making it flinch. Magnemite then goes down from another Bite, and Wattson sends out Voltorb, who nearly knocks out Wolfgang with Volt Switch. Wattson sends out Magneton, who keeps flinching from Bite. However, Wattson heals it with a Super Potion, and Wolfgang gets knocked out from Magneton's Volt Switch. Wattson sends out Voltorb again, while I send out Sebastian, who knocks out Voltorb with a few Mega Drains. Wattson sends out Magneton again, who confuses Sebastian with Supersonic. Sebastian hurts itself, but then snaps out of it, while landing a critical hit Mega Drain, knocking Magneton out. With all of Wattson's Pokemon electrified, I win the battle! Wattson doesn't care that he lost, and says he was electrified by me. He then gives me the badge. *Trevor received the Dynamo Badge!* Wattson tells me that with the Dynamo Badge, Pokemon can use the HM Rock Smash outside of battle. Pokemon up to level 40 will also obey me now, even if I got them from someone else. He also gives me TM72 Volt Switch, which I'm surprised he was the first Gym Leader to actually use the move they give after the battle. He tells me that Volt Switch is a move where your Pokemon attacks the opponent and then rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting. Wattson swells with optimism, seeing a promising young Trainer like me. I then leave, seeing that all of the electric doors are shut off now. I then decide to explore, seeing as Mauville City is a huge city indeed. I explore the west wing, and see that the Mauville Game Corner is shut down. I talk to the owner standing outside of it, and he says that he used to run a business here, but he had to close it for reasons I don't need to know. Somebody's suspicious... He tells me that he still has some prizes left, and asks me if I can take care of them. I say yes, and he gives me dolls of the three Hoenn starters! He thanks me, and says that they're happy too. He also says that people used to come to his place and play games like crazy. Times change... I head to the cafe next door, and get TM48 Round from the lady at the desk. She says that I live in this time, and she's curious about what kinds of songs I sing. I then decide to head to Rydel's Cycles to get a Bicycle. When I head there, the owner sees me, and says that I can call him Rydel, the owner of this cycle shop. He notices my running shoes, and says that they're awfully filthy. He asks if I came from far away, which I came all the way from Littleroot Town. He is shocked that I have gotten this far, and says that if I had one of his Bikes, I could go anywhere easily while feeling the gentle caress of the wind. He then says that he'll give me a Bike. However, there are two kinds of Bikes: The Mach Bike, and the Acro Bike. Mach Bikes are for cyclists who want to feel the wild, blowing wind as they ride, and Acro Bikes are for those who prefer a technical ride. He says that he's a real sweetheart, so I can have whichever one I like. Since I need precision, I'll choose... the Acro Bike! Rydel tells me that if I get the urge to switch bikes, then I can just come see him. I leave, and head for Route 118, just so I can beat everybody available so I can train. I head to the Pokemon Center to heal, where I meet this yellow crazy guy named Giddy who gives me O-Powers. He better not be related to Mr. Bonding... After that, he leaves, and so do I. I then head to Route 117 to get to Verdanturf Town, but I have to battle a few trainers in the process. However, during one of those battles, Beldum evolves into... Metang! After heading back to the Pokemon Center to heal, I see another weird man, but this time in red, named the Hipster. He gives me an O-Power, much like when Giddy gave me a while ago. I go back to Route 117 to battle more trainers, but then after I beat the last one, Swellington evolves into... Swellow! I then head into Verdanturf Town. I head to Verdanturf Town, where I heal my Pokemon. I notice a Contest Spectacular Hall, which has the same kind of details as the one back in Slateport City. Even the Cosplay Pikachu woman is here. I get TM45 Attract from a girl, and leave. I talk to a girl who has lost her Shroomish around a sign, so I examine the sign. Sure enough, Shroomish is hiding behind it, and the little girl is happy that Shroomish is found. She gives me the Intriguing Stone, which seems to be like a mega stone. I visit Wally's uncle's house, and it turns out that his daughter's boyfriend is the one trying to dig through Rusturf Tunnel, just so that he can see her. Wally's uncle tells me that if I'm looking for Wally, he's gone. He reveals that after Wally lost to me in Mauville, he said he had to train more, and they haven't seen him since. He thinks that it must be Wally's Pokemon that have lit such a fire in Wally and given him so much hope to live for. Since that man is trying so hard, I'll help him out at Rusturf Tunnel. I head to Rusturf Tunnel, and head outside, where I find a man looking for his glasses. I find some Black Glasses, but those weren't it. he leaves, and so I then help out the young couple. I eventually find them, and the woman says that she wants to do something about the boulders, but it's beyond her to deal with it alone. However, she notices me, and is shocked that my Pokemon can use Rock Smash. Zigby is my HM Slave. Of COURSE it knows Rock Smash. She begs me to use Rock Smash to break up the boulders, and she thanks me. I shatter the boulders, and the man thanks me as well. He gives me an Aggronite to show how much he appreciates my help, and he says that he found it while he was digging for the tunnel. He says that he felt like there's some mysterious power coming from it, but he doesn't think he could do a thing with it. He walks over to his girlfriend, Wanda, and says that he can see her anytime now, which is wonderful. She offers to take him to her place so he can rest, and they leave. I soon follow them back to Wanda's house. I head to Wanda's house, and she realizes that I'm the Trevor who Wally was telling her about. She introduces herself as Wally's cousin, Wanda. Her boyfriend expresses his thanks, and I head back to Mauville City. I head to Mauville City, and after defeating everybody on Route 118, I decide to leave Mauville City, and continue my quest. However, I notice two Team Aqua grunts at the exit, lost and confused. However, one of them remembers, and says that their mission is at Mt. Chimney. He tells the other grunt not to stay spaced out, otherwise he'll get scolded by Archie. The dumb grunt says that it'll be a long walk going along Route 112 to get there, and he wonders if he should buy lunch first. However, they continue for Mt. Chimney anyway. I then follow them onward. I have to stop Team Aqua from reaching Mt. Chimney. They might already be there, but if they're not, then I have to stop them! Current Stats: Almost everybody leveled up, and instead of one evolution, there were two evolutions, and they both were not during important battles. Beldum evolved into Metang, while Swellington evolved into Swellow. A few Pokemon learned new moves as well, and Zigby has the special role of being an HM Slave. Grovyle Name: Sebastian Level: 22 Moves: Pound, Fury Cutter, Mega Drain, Quick Attack Mightyena Name: Wolfgang Level: 21 Moves: Thunder Fang, Howl, Swagger, Bite Pikachu Name: Mr. Muffintops Level: 21 Moves: Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Meteor Mash Metang Name: Metang Level: 20 Moves: Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Iron Defense Kirlia Name: Amelia Level: 21 Moves: Confuse Ray, Double Team, Teleport, Disarming Voice Swellow Name: Swellington Level: 22 Moves: Brave Bird, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Wing Attack Lotad Name: Miror B. Level: 5 Moves: Teeter Dance, Growl Zigzagoon Name: Zigby Level: 14 Moves: Charm, Headbutt, Cut, Rock Smash

Chapter VII: The Long Road To Mauville City, May's Return, And The Strange Trick House! After Super Training some of my Pokemon and leaving Slateport City, I head to Route 110. I notice Cycling Road, and think that I can slip by and cut through to get to Mauville City. However, I am wrong, as I am stopped by the man at the desk, saying that it's not safe to walk on Cycling Road, and that I have to come back with a bike. As I start to take the low road, I see a group of Team Aqua grunts blocking the road. The leader grunt tells the rest of them to keep going through Route 110 and head for Mt. Chimney. One of the female grunts says that it's quite far, and asks if they can take a rest in Mauville City, because it's on the way. The other female grunt says that it's a great idea, and so they head to Mauville City. I'm surprised they didn't notice me. After Team Aqua leaves, I continue my journey to Mauville City. I battle a trainer, and then stumble upon a house called the Trick House. As soon as I enter, I feel like I'm being watched. I examine the desk, and I find whoever's underneath it. He reveals himself, and introduces himself as the greatest living mystery of a man in all of Hoenn: The Trick Master. He asks me if I have come to challenge his Trick House, and he accepts my challenge. He tells me to enter through the scroll in front of us, and let my challenge commence. He tells me that he will be waiting in the back, and warns me not to get lost, because his challenges are difficult. He gives me an Escape Rope, and he then leaves. I then enter the scroll. When I enter the room, I see a huge forest of trees and prickly trees that can be cut. With the help of Ziggy, I can cut down the trees with Cut. All I do is cut through trees, battle trainers, and find Lava Cookies. I also find a scroll, which I memorize for the end of the maze. What's funny is that these trainers think that they can't get out, but in reality, they can. There's a freaking exit at the south end! After beating all of the trainers, I write the secret code on the scroll, "Trick Master is wonderful." Narcissistic much? I unlock the door, and head inside, only to find the Trick Master. I also find an Expert Belt next to his TV. He's surprised that I made it, and says that it took him all night to plant those trees. He tells me that I'm almost his equal in greatness by one, two, three, four places. He gives me TM12 Taunt as a reward, and tells me to scrub my smirk off my face, because it's much too early to think I've won. He vows to make new tricks to stump me, and that I may mock him only when I'm done. He then tells me to come back for the next exciting installment, and he vanishes. With him gone, I can leave. I can just come back later for the other challenges. I leave the Trick House, and continue north to Mauville City. Just when I go any farther, I eventually notice May, who is currently looking for more Pokemon. She sees me, and says that it's been ages. She tells me that she was indeed searching for Pokemon, and says that her dad is always going on about how nature used to be even more diverse, way back in the day. He says that there used to be way more kinds of Pokemon than there are now. Wouldn't it be the other way around, and that there are more Pokemon now than there were back then? She tells me that that's the reason why she and her dad do fieldwork, because they really want to find out what happened to those Pokemon in the past. I guess that makes more sense now. She reveals that on her journey up to now, she's met a lot of different Pokemon, and she thinks she's gotten to understand a lot of them, too. May and her Pokemon have really grown, it seems. She then challenges me to a little battle, and gets into her fighting stance. With that said and done, the battle begins. Get ready, May! You're going to get wrecked TWICE! May sends out Wailmer, while I send out Amelia. Amelia confuses Wailmer with Confuse Ray, and Wailmer then proceeds to hurt itself. Amelia also attacks Wailmer with Disarming Voice, but then I heal Amelia with a Soda Pop. After another Disarming Voices or two, Wailmer gets knocked out. May sends out Shroomish, while I send out Swellington, who wipes out Shroomish with Brave Bird. May sends out Combusken as her last Pokemon, while I send out Sebastian, who unfortunately gets knocked out by Combusken's Flame Charge. I send out Amelia again, and she confuses Combusken with Confuse Ray. Combusken hurts itself, but then snaps out of it, and knocks Amelia out with Peck. I send Sebastian out again (Who I gave a revive to), who takes a bit of health with Mega Drain, while Combusken misses a Flame Charge. Sebastian strikes with Quick Attack, and Combusken hurts itself, fainting in the process. With all of May's Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! May says that I'm better than she expected. After the battle, Amelia goes through an evolution, and evolves into... Kirlia! May notices that I've been busy training too, and she realizes that our teams look pretty tired. She heals my Pokemon for me, and says that I deserve a reward, too. Oh man... I wonder what kind of reward I'll get! She gives me the Dowsing Machine, Which is good too, and tells me that if there's a hidden item anywhere near me, that little thing will react to tell me. So it's like a metal detector? She tells me to pay attention, and it'll lead me right to items. She says that it's fun to see all those waving bits above my head, and tells me to try it, cause she'll bet I'll be hooked. However, she tells me that I won't be able to sneak up on Pokemon while I wear it. She says her goodbyes, and that we should meet again. She hopes we'll be able to meet even more Pokemon on our journeys. She gets on her Bicycle, and heads to Mauville City. I try on the Dowsing Machine, and it looks like a headband. I like the lasers much better in Y... I put them away, and battle more trainers, while leveling up my Pokemon. Eventually, I make it, and head north. However, it looks like I have to go through a tunnel to get to Mauville City. And so I step inside... Time to get my third badge! Mauville City, here I come! Current Stats: A few Pokemon leveled up, and Amelia evolved into a Kirlia! Amelia was also one of the Pokemon I Super Trained. The other was Mr. Muffintops. I trained Amelia because I felt that Amelia was weaker than the others. With the help of Super Training, I was able to make it stronger, along with Mr. Muffintops. I think I'll train Sebastian next, because he didn't do so good in that battle against May. Grovyle Name: Sebastian Level: 18 Moves: Pound, Fury Cutter, Mega Drain, Quick Attack Mightyena Name: Wolfgang Level: 18 Moves: Thunder Fang, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite Pikachu Name: Mr. Muffintops Level: 20 Moves: Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Meteor Mash Beldum Name: Beldum Level: 19 Moves: Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Iron Defense Kirlia Name: Amelia Level: 20 Moves: Confuse Ray, Double Team, Teleport, Disarming Voice Taillow Name: Swellington Level: 19 Moves: Brave Bird, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Wing Attack Lotad Name: Miror B. Level: 5 Moves: Teeter Dance, Growl Zigzagoon Name: Zigby Level: 14 Moves: Charm, Headbutt, Cut, Sand Attack

Normal appearance as in an innocent bystander? That's like putting in-game Ame on the train when the train station blows up. Wouldn't in-game Ame's current appearance be efficient enough for the Professor role? Might as well give herself a nice lab coat if she's going to do something like that. But that's just me.

Plus, all of the purple in the Byxbysion Wasteland. Purple is everywhere in the Wasteland.

Now that April Fool's is done, I've got work to do. Typical story writing and all that jazz. Later losers!

I feel that the name Sirius would have been inspired from the star named Sirius, which is the brightest star we see in the night sky. Of course, I'm not sure if this is true, but with the name of the organization being Team Meteor, this may likely be possible. Solaris could have been inspired from the sun, which is part of the Solar System. That part, though, I really don't know. As for Aster, his name is based off of asteroids, and Eclipse's name is based off of an eclipse that the sun and moon make when they orbit around Earth. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks out the sun from Earth, and a lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are aligned together and form in a straight line. As for Taka's name... I really don't know how his name would relate to space.

I don't need green to be lean. I don't need ice to be cool. But when they're mixed with black, then the lime, cool hipster is born. That's right, you're looking at him. GGwrecked.

Chapter VI: The High-Sailing Slateport City, Team Aqua's Museum Trip, And The Crazy Beginning Of Spectacular Pokemon Contests! When we get to Route 109's shore, Mr. Briney lets me know. He reminds me to visit Captain Stern and deliver the Devon Parts, and I continue my quest. I battle every single trainer on Route 109, and even the ones inside the shack. After that, I head to Slateport City. Once I head to Slateport City, I head to the Slateport Market. Unfortunately, some things won't be available until I get the TM Secret Power. I continue my path, but then I find something glittering on the ground. I pick it up, and it is an Alakazite! What could this mean? I continue exploring the town, and I see a whole bunch of Team Aqua grunts in line at the Oceanic Museum. I wonder what they're planning to do now? I travel some more, and fined the Pokemon Fan Club, where I get the Soothe Bell, and speak with the chairman. He rambles on, and then apologizes for it. With that said, I leave. Remembering the task at hand, I swiftly head to Stern's shipyard, where I find a man muttering about something. I then approach him, and he notices me. He introduces himself as Dock, who Captain Stern commissioned to draw up designs for a ferry. He sees that I have the Devon Parts, and he tells me that Captain Stern is probably off at the Oceanic Museum again. He asks me to find the captain and give the parts to him, and I leave after talking to everybody there. I head to the Oceanic Museum, but all of the Aqua grunts seem to be inside. I head inside, and sure enough, it is true. I pay $50, and head inside. I talk to some of the Aqua members, and I eventually find the one I beat twice. He gives me TM46 Thief as an apology, and then he runs off because I ruined his plans of stealing something. After I talk to all of the Aqua grunts and learn about the ocean, I head upstairs, where I learn about the different kinds of boats, and find Captain Stern. He sees that I have the parts he ordered from Mr. Stone at Devon, and thanks me, for now they can prepare for their expedition at last. However, just when he says that, two Team Aqua grunts show up, and try taking the Devon Parts AGAIN. Stern gets scared, and wonders who the two crooks are. I step in front of Stern to protect him, while they introduce their organization, and explain that their boss wants the parts in that case. They tell us to fork it over, and battle me. All the two grunts have is two Carvanhas and a Zubat, so I beat them pretty easily. The two grunts freak out, and just then, their boss arrives. He sees me, and says that he came to see what was taking so long just to steal a few parts, but he finds them getting beat by me. He laughs, and comments on my fierce expression. He sees that I'm not just another mindless Trainer brat, and introduces himself as Archie, and that the rough-looking lot I see here are members of his team-- Team Aqua. He asks me if I know that Pokemon, people, and all life in this world depend on the sea for life, and begins to explain that the sea is an irreplaceable treasure for every living thing on this planet. However, with our selfish extravagance, humanity dirties the great ocean, destroying this source of all life. Day by day, we're all destroying our most precious resource. If we humans suffer from our actions, maybe we'll end up getting what we deserve. He asks me what about the Pokemon, and asks about the Pokemon that no longer have a place to live because we stole and soiled their seas. The Pokemon that won't have a place to raise their young and watch them grow. He says that we are creating a world in which innocent Pokemon suffer as a result of our actions, and that is something he can't forgive. He tells me that he came to a decision... The foolish actions of his fellow humans, the seas we have blighted, nature itself... He claims that he will return everything to its unsoiled beginnings. Archie then laughs, and realizes that he's talking too much. He says that he'll withdraw for now and leave me be, but leaves me with a threat that if I get in his way again, I won't walk away unscathed next time. He tells me to remember that, and tells his fellow grunts that they're moving out. Team Aqua then retreats, and Stern thanks me for helping him out. He remembers that I brought the parts from Devon, and I give him the Devon Parts. He sees them, and says that he can't be standing around here because it's finally time for them to set out on their ocean-floor expedition. He thanks me, and leaves in a hurry. With all of that done, I heal my Pokemon and leave Slateport City as I continue on my quest. However... A group of people swarm over the Pokemon Contest building as a girl named Lisia steps out of the building with her Altaria named Ali, doing a photo shoot. When I arrive, I see a light-blue-haired girl with REALLY skimpy clothes and an Altaria. What the heck? Is she the Britney Spears of Pokemon or something? She greets everybody, and introduces herself and her Altaria, and announces that they have come to Slateport City's Contest Spectacular Hall for a bit of FUN. Yeah... Perhaps a bit of TOO much fun, if you know what I mean... Her Altaria screeches, and Lisia tells us to watch her as she dives right in again today. The crowd cheers, as she spins around, while everybody follows her movements. She strikes a pose, and announces that now is the time for her Miraculous Contest Scouting. Her boy fans all cheer, as one of them even wants her to scout him to be her next boyfriend. Scouting him to be her next boy toy is more like it... I wouldn't be surprised if she picked me for ANYTHING. She says that she's going to bring another fantastic Trainer into the world of contesting, and then begins her choosing... She wanders around, but then notices me with a baffled expression on my face. Probably from still not getting over looking at her in general... Probably getting ready to smack me or do whatever, or something like that. She greets me with a smile on her face, as her cameraman points at me too. She asks me if I have never joined in a contest, and says that's just what she wants to hear... Even though I never said ANYTHING. Lisia takes me over to the front, and says that I am the Trainer she's going to scout today. Again, I am not surprised at all, because how ELSE are we going to get a Contest Pass? I tell her my name, and she says that when she took a good look, she could easily see that I am a powerful Trainer, with several badges of my own already. She turns to me, and says that I can enjoy Contest Spectaculars at the Pokemon Contest Hall right here. She tells me to listen, because she doesn't just want to see me making my Pokemon strong. She wants to see me bringing out a whole new brilliant side of them to show off. She gives me the Contest Pass, which is the first thing that anyone needs to take part in a Contest Spectacular. She also gives me the Pokeblock Kit, which will let me make Pokeblocks for my Pokemon out of berries. She then turns to the camera, and announces that my story begins today, and this chapter should be titled..."A Sudden Encounter! Miraculous Contest Scouting!" I'd rather call this chapter something else... Which is why the title of this chapter is different. She tells everybody out there watching that they'd better expect great things from me, because she does. She concludes her Miraculous Contest Scouting, and everybody claps while saying it... Which is really weird... Everybody says their own weird little things to Lisia, and the cameraman leaves, while Lisia tells me that if I feel up for it, then I should try my hand in a contest for me. She giggles, and heads inside the contest hall, while a few guys follow her, and the others just leave. Since I feel the urge to do a contest, I head inside. When I head inside, I see that the Contest Hall is completely different than in Ruby and Sapphire. It is more of a disco...nightclub...rave party... thing. I talk to Lisia, and she thanks me for playing along back there, because it was quite shocking. She tells me not to mind it, because contests really are fantastic, and she's suuure I'll get hooked on them. Either that, or you'll get hooked onto ME, judging on how you're acting right now... She tells me that she would love to take part in a contest together someday, and tells me not to keep her waiting. The question is, what KIND of contest...? I go and talk to the special effects guy, and as I go and enter contest, Lisia stops me, and asks me if I'm really going to try a contest for her. She then gets so happy, she's happier than a Gloom with a Sun Stone. She says that this chapter of my story should definitely be called... She does her famous pose again, blushing as usual, and says "My Big Beginning! A Heart-Pounding Contest Debut!" Again, I prefer naming my own chapters, thank you. I AM the Author, after all. And no, not the author of any mysterious journals, mind you. I'm more of... the Writer. However, she decides to go with her thing, and says that if I'm gonna take the stage, I've gotta come with her first. Okay... I'm not sure whether I should be scared of this, or pleased... She takes me over to the dressing room, and we're alone. Yup... Now I DEFINITELY can't tell what's going on... However, she says that if I'm taking on a Contest Spectacular, there's something I have to have from her. Okay, now I'm starting to get thoughts... She giggles, and admits that it's sudden, but she apologizes. WHOA THERE! We've just met, and you want to do unspeakable things NOW?! We should at LEAST get to know each other first... She admits that I'm actually the 100th Trainer that she's scouted. Depends on what you mean by 'scouted'... She says that is a really big deal. She poses, and says that it's gotta be fate. She giggles, and says that I'm just the Trainer she's been looking for. Oh, so this would be your first time doing... things or something...? She apologizes, and says that she got a little carried away. You think? She then asks me the main point if I would like to... If I thought... Okay, now I'm starting to confirm my thoughts. She asks me if I wanna wear a Contest Costume for my performance. She gives it to me, and doesn't even look away when I change into it. She must be really weird, or just that crazy not to look away... When I change, I actually look great. Why can't I just stay like this for the whole game?! She even admires my look, and blushes while gawking at me, saying it's so cooooool. She says that it's PERFECT for me. She gets impatient, saying she can't wait, because it will be my first time on a live contest stage, and it's gonna be so so so AWESOME. She promises that she's not gonna blink for even a second. I change back into my regular clothes, with her still looking. Jeez, why can't you look away while I change? It could have lead into something totally not rated E for Everyone... She says that she couldn't stop looking at my outfit, and was about to lose it here. Lose what, to be specific? She tells me that I have to wear this Contest Costume, and promises that it'll be perfect for the contest. She poses again, and says that she'll be cheering for me. With that... encounter, done, I go and get ready for my very first contest. I head to the front desk, and the lady at the desk notices my Contest Pass. She then gives me some advice: During the contest, my Pokemon will show the audience just how lovely it is. First up is the Introduction Round. The appearance of Pokemon that have raised their Coolness, Cuteness, or other conditions with Pokeblocks will be judged. After the Introduction Round, it's time for the Talent Round. It's a competition to determine how well Pokemon can use their moves over the course of five turns. I have to use moves that match the condition of the contest to make the audience go crazy. If I check the moves of the Pokemon that I want to put in the contest, I can see that they're split into five different conditions, such as Coolness and Cuteness. If I'm in a contest with the same title as that condition, I can use that move to appeal to the crowd. After I place first in a Normal Rank contest, I can win my way through higher ranks. After that helpful advice, I enter the contest. I think I'll enter the Cool Contest with... Swellington! The lady tells me to note that the camera's shutter sound will always be played at a fixed volume, regardless of the current volume setting. It's like they're aware they're in a video game! She asks me if I still want to participate, and I do. She then says my entry was accepted, and my Entry No. is 4. I change into my awesome clothes, and head inside. When I head inside, the other three entries are Taillow, Poochyena, and Aron. First, Swellington uses Double Team to get the crowd pumped, and then uses Brave Bird, and then Wing Attack. However, the other Taillow gets in the lead, but Swellington fights back with Brave Bird and Wing Attack. For the results... Poochyena gets 4th Place, Aron gets 3rd Place, and... Taillow gets 2nd place while Swellington takes 1st Place! I head out to the entrance, and the lady says that I performed the best! Next time, I can enter my Pokemon in the Super Rank of the Coolness Contest! They'll be waiting for me. The lady says that someone seems to be waiting for me in the green room as well. ...Right over where I was with Lisia before. I head to the green room, and sure enough, Lisia is there, waiting for me. She congratulates me, and says that she watched it all. I'm glad she enjoyed the performance... She makes a new chapter, and calls it... "I Really Did It! A Star Is Born!" Like I said... Leave the names of the chapters to ME... She tells me that I've gotta keep up this pace and just go as far as I can go. She tells me to become a real contest star. She says that if I could have as much fun with Contest Spectaculars as her, she'd be happy as Slugma on a sunny day. She tells me that I could become a massive star, and that she's got a good feeling about me. I challenge her to a battle, but she says that she's not all that hot at battles. However, maybe she'll get to take me on in a contest someday. I ask her why she started in contests, and she says that it's because she wanted to show people that there's this whole other amazing side to Pokemon, more than what we see in battles or whatever. She tells me that Pokemon are about more than strength. We can raise them to be beautiful, or we can raise them to be tough as nails. They grow and change, trying as hard as they can to live up to their Trainer's feelings. Ali agrees, and Lisia says that she wants the whole world to get it about all the other cool aspects of raising Pokemon. That's why Ali and her set out to become stars, because when you're a star, and everyone starts following you, then they naturally start wanting to know more about contests, too. She poses, and says that's why she started thinking that a Trainer shouldn't just depend on Pokemon. The Trainer's gotta be just as cute, or just as cool, to stand alongside their awesome Pokemon. She then realizes that she probably went on too much again, and tells me that I gotta win next time. After talking with Lisia, I leave. However, just as I head for the exit, a Pokemon Breeder stops me, and asks me if I have a minute. She tells me that she just saw the Contest Spectacular, and compliments that my costume in the contest suited me perfectly. She says that my look inspired her, so she rushed out and created a matching costume for a Pokemon. She tells me that she knows a very fashion-conscious Pikachu called Cosplay Pikachu, and she let it wear the costume. She tells me that Cosplay Pikachu is a special Pikachu, and that it's very, very, very fashionable, and any costume looks fantastic on the Pikachu. She tells me that I'll really, really, really stand out if me and Cosplay Pikachu go on stage with matching costumes. She gives me Cosplay Pikachu, and it goes in the PC. She tells me that she's making it a spectacular, and that there are more costumes for Cosplay Pikachu, so I can drop by the dressing room. She tells me to take good care of Pikachu, and heads for the dressing room. With that said, I leave, and head straight for the Name Rater, so I can rename Slakoth Dankey Kang (It was Dankey Kong before), and Pikachu Mr. Muffintops, even though it's locked to be a female! With that said, I continue my quest, and I leave Slateport City. Onward to Mauville City! Current Stats: There's not that much leveling up here. However, Mr. Muffintops will be joining my team! I named Pikachu Mr. Muffintops, even though it was a female. I named it that nickname because a long time ago, when I played Pokemon Yellow, I named my Pikachu Mr. Muffintops, assuming it would be a male. However, when I played Pokemon Stadium 2 with it, it turned out to be a female. When my Pokemon Yellow game deleted, I had to start a new one. This time, instead of playing the game like a normal person... I decided to use glitches to get a level 100 Nidoking and one or two level 100 Mews. Which, they all obeyed, regardless of how many badges I had, allowing me to annihilate every trainer I fought. Anyways, when I named Pikachu Mr. Muffintops again, it turned out to be a female. Again. Ever since Pokemon Yellow, it has been a tradition for me to name Pikachu Mr. Muffintops, regardless of its gender, every time I use one for my main party. I mean, I named it Mr. Muffintops in Pokemon Y, and it was a male, sooooo now I don't care if Mr. Muffintops is a male or female, because it can be whatever it wants to be, which can proudly be shown in Pokemon Alpha Sapphire. Grovyle Name: Sebastian Level: 18 Moves: Pound, Fury Cutter, Mega Drain, Quick Attack Mightyena Name: Wolfgang Level: 18 Moves: Thunder Fang, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite Pikachu Name: Mr. Muffintops Level: 20 Moves: Quick Attack, Electro Ball, Thunder Wave, Meteor Mash Beldum Name: Beldum Level: 18 Moves: Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Iron Defense Ralts Name: Amelia Level: 18 Moves: Confuse Ray, Double Team, Teleport, Disarming Voice Taillow Name: Swellington Level: 17 Moves: Brave Bird, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Wing Attack Lotad Name: Miror B. Level: 5 Moves: Teeter Dance, Growl Zigzagoon Name: Zigby Level: 14 Moves: Charm, Headbutt, Cut, Sand Attack

Chapter V: The Peaceful Dewford Town, Hipster Trends, The Fight-Loving Brawly, And The Mysterious Writings In Granite Cave! As soon as we get to Dewford Town, Mr. Briney tells me that if I'm ever feeling lost and adrift, I should call in on the island's Pokemon Gym. He tells me that Brawly, the town's gym leader, surely knows everyone and everything that goes on in his town. I head to the island, and I learn that Dewford Town is the place of hip trends, so I go and make my own trend. Once again, trendy phrases never fail to amuse me. I head to the gym, but I see a Fisherman next to it. He asks me if I'm getting the itch to fish, and I say yes. He then gives me the Old Rod, and gives me advice. After that, I head inside the gym. I head inside, and the gym guy tells me that Brawly is the Fighting-type Leader, which means that I should use Flying or Psychic-type Pokemon. Brawly's gym is completely different in comparison to the old Ruby and Sapphire games, as it is a straight line with conveyor belts. When I battle the first Gym Trainer, this is explained. A long time ago at Dewford Gym, it was always dark inside. However, I press a switch, and the gym lights up! I guess they do things differently now... I continue battling my way through the Gym Trainers, and lighting up parts of the gym. Eventually, I reach the end, and I hit a big switch, which flashes the main center of the gym, revealing Brawly, who seems to look like he got a tan. He introduces himself, and he says that he's been churned in the rough waves of these parts. He also says that he's grown tough using the cave at the outskirts of this town as his training ground, as well as using the equipment in this gym. He asks me if I want to challenge him, and he wants to see what I'm made of. He smacks his fists together, and the battle begins. You want to fight? Bring it, Brawly! Brawly sends out Machop, while I send out Amelia. Amelia confuses Machop with Confuse Ray, then uses Disarming Voice to attack Machop. Brawly gives Machop a Super Potion, but then Machop gets knocked out after a few more Disarming Voices. Brawly sends out Makuhita, and Amelia confuses it with Confuse Ray. I switch out Amelia for Wolfgang, who repeatedly hurts itself from confusion. Just a Thunder Fang alone knocks out Makuhita after it hurts itself so many times. I would be expecting Brawly to have a Meditite, but he doesn't. With both of Brawly's Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! Brawly says that I made a much bigger splash than he expected, which is a good thing. However, with the defeat of another Gym Leader means another evolution, as Wolfgang evolves into... Mightyena! Brawly then gives me the Knuckle Badge. *Trevor received the Knuckle Badge!* He tells me that the Knuckle Badge makes all Pokemon up to level 30 obey without question. He also gives me TM08 Bulk Up, which he didn't even use against me. He tells me that Bulk Up temporarily enhances the Pokemon's muscle power, and that the move boosts both attack and defense stats of the Pokemon. He then says that he can see my talent becoming a giant wave that causes a storm of astonishment with Trainers one day, and looks forward to the day when he can surf my giant wave. However, he also asks me if I have been to Granite Cave. He tells me that it's located to the north of this town, and that it's full of fascinating stuff, like rare stones and wall paintings thousands of years old. He says that his friend Steven rushed to the cave after he told him about it, so I will find him there. With that said, I leave the gym, and head to Granite Cave. When I get to Granite Cave, I see a Hiker who gives me TM70 Flash, because the road will be dark up ahead. I walk down the steps, and head deeper into the cavern. I head deeper in the cave, and I see a white-haired man studying a wall painting of a gigantic fish Pokemon creating huge waves. It's not dark at all in this room! He mutters information about the ancient world, and that their primal forms once held a lot of power. He mutters something about the terrible strength of the super-ancient Pokemon. He says that this appearance is somehow different from Mega Evolution. He then gives up, and says that his questions will not be answered today. He notices me, and asks me who I am. I introduce myself, and he apologizes. He introduces himself as Steven, and says that he's interested in rare stones, so he travels here and there. He says that today, his journey brought him here. He asks me what I'm doing here, and I give him the letter I was entrusted with. He thanks me, and says that it must have been some trouble to track him down. He says he will repay me in some way, and gives me TM51 Steel Wing, which is his favorite move. He looks up at the picture, and asks me if I feel anything in particular when I look up at the wall. He mutters something about a primal world, lost thousands of years in the past. He also talks about a legendary Pokemon of tremendous power became humanity's greatest threat. He tells me that the terror aroused by that power is clear to see in this ancient artwork. He turns back to me, and says that not all power is terrible. He says that my Pokemon are clearly capable as well, and that looking at us all together... He says that I have what it takes to become a Pokemon League Champion. As long as I keep training, that is. He then wishes me good luck, for he must be going now. He then walks away, while I look up at the great picture on the wall, as it has the alpha symbol on both of its arms. With that said, I leave the cave. I head back to Dewford Town, and I talk to Mr. Briney, who sees that I have delivered my chit good and proper. He remembers that he has a message from President Stone, saying he has another favor to ask. He tells me that it's about the Devon Parts that I recovered for him before. He tells me that they should go to a fellow named Stern at Slateport's shipyard. He says that he will see me there safely, because we're for Slateport. Anchors aweigh! Slateport City, here we come! Current Stats: I leveled up Wolfgang and Amelia, while Wolfgang evolves into Mighyena in the process. Grovyle Name: Sebastian Level: 18 Moves: Pound, Fury Cutter, Mega Drain, Quick Attack Mightyena Name: Wolfgang Level: 18 Moves: Thunder Fang, Howl, Sand Attack, Bite Beldum Name: Beldum Level: 18 Moves: Hold Back, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Iron Defense Ralts Name: Amelia Level: 17 Moves: Confuse Ray, Double Team, Teleport, Disarming Voice Taillow Name: Swellington Level: 15 Moves: Brave Bird, Focus Energy, Quick Attack, Wing Attack Lotad Name: Miror B. Level: 5 Moves: Teeter Dance, Growl Zigzagoon Name: Zigby Level: 14 Moves: Charm, Headbutt, Cut, Sand Attack

If it's just muscles, then just start working out. Otherwise, I would try seeing if they're actually a couple first, before doing anything. Always make sure they're single BEFORE you make a move, because it would be embarrassing if you did anything if they're together. I did that once when I liked a girl, and it was a dark day for me indeed. Of course, I have a different kind of situation now, so yeah.... Let's just hope things work out for the both of us.

Bed: Charlotte or Luna (Fire and Dark go great in hand, being hot and beautiful and all.) Wed: Charlotte or Luna (Charlotte seems to be more along the lines of 16/17 than 14. I enjoy interacting with them in the game as well.) Behead: Fern (Fern technically deserves worse, but that's just me.), and Lin (Taking out the main threat would allow Solaris to reclaim his rightful place, and go with his original plan, but with Arceus.) I still remember that shipping of me and Anna though... XD

I always thought Another One Bites The Dust by Queen would seem fitting for Fern. Something about the music seems to make it fit for the grasshole.

One thing we have to remember though: Correlation does not equal causation. Maybe March is national Fox month? Maybe it's fox-hunting season. Perhaps a Fennekind may be in the next episode, but we can't be too sure. As for me, I just don't give a fox.

Since Pinsir and Heracross are wild, then wouldn't they be obtainable by just catching them? If that is possible, then what's so unfair about catching a shiny? Back in the day, if you saw a shiny, you would do EVERYTHING to catch it. I know I do! Even though there are new ways of catching shiny Pokemon, I still catch them the best I can. "I don't want to catch a shiny." Said no one ever.