Authors Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon! Hey everyone another chapter done and uploaded. I definitely had fun writing this one, especially when those suggested for Ash to look into Blaziken's species. All the while having fun with the gym leader and fight for this chapter as well! There not much I am going to say, and totally forgot to put who's that Pokemon in last chapter lol. Anyway, with these two chapters done, I am going to go take a small break.

Not a long one, just a small one. Too go and get started on Chapter 1 of the Persona 5 crossover with Pokemon next. So without further adieu, have fun and enjoy!

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Oh what's this? Seems like somebody is working late tonight at the Fuchsia city Pokemon center. In one of the trainer dorms, let's see what's going on and figure out who is up this late at night? With the room being illuminated by the glow of what appears to be a computer monitor, inside a decent sizes room for trainers to sleep in.

The blue curtains swaying lightly in the moonlight, we see our hero working quite late tonight. With Ash and Pikachu, going through what appears to be websites and research notes. Thanks with the help of Leaf and Robert, explaining to the boy how to work a computer in a more efficient way. Our young trainer seems to be stumped and puzzled by something, something that caught his interest. Let's listen in to see what is wrong.

"Sorry to keep you awake Pikachu, I just didn't feel like researching this without ya buddy." Informed Ash towards Pikachu, who happily smiled and waved his paw saying it is no problem. That and he kind of enjoys this, feeling like he and his buddy are like detectives working in the night. Gathering clues to a unsolved mystery! He went behind the back of Ash's head and hang his upper body, over the boy's messy hair. Looking towards the computer screen as it moves and scrolls by some words or blog posts.

"Anyway, remember how we promise ourselves that we will research about Blaziken? With her behavior with Cassidy at the candy shop?" He asked his buddy, who coo lightly with a nod. How can he not forget? She and Gardevoir were excellent mothers, while watching over the baby. Even recalling how much fun Flareon had working with the two. "Well, I been looking through some blog posts, or did some posting around some Breeder's forums on the topic. Earlier this morning before Robert and Leaf, left to check out the Safari, and then heading out to Cinnabar island."

Too which Ash laughed at Robert;s misfortune expression, "On the account Leaf figured that it will be best for Robert, to get on the boat and reach Cinnabar island ahead of time. Instead of putting it off," which had Pikachu lightly whining in playfulness. "I thought the two were joking about him having bad case of seasickness. But once he stepped onto the ferry and began heading out, Robert immediately looked pale." Then laughed lightly, knowing he shouldn't. "Guess Robert didn't want us to go with them. On the account, we might get sick too- by watching over him or being concern."

Then shook his head, "Anyway- well after making those posts and questions." He began explaining while moving the mouse onto the search bar, typing in the website of the breeder forums. "I got notification during lunch from that official site. Telling me they have what I was looking for!" He exclaimed lightly and clicked onto the site, then on the private message tab. Seeing he has about five different messages containing what he is looking for. "Alright let's check out the first one."

"Pikachu, pii?" Pikachu hummed and saw the image popping up for them. After Ash clicked on it and the words saying, 'This might be related to what you mentioned. Not sure it be helpful, but this is what I managed to find." Ash read out loud, then proceeds to read the article and the picture. Though it wasn't Blaziken, but it seemed to detail out behavior properties Pokemon have when it comes to young babies or children of their species.

But also human babies as well, making the boy to hum lightly and read through it. Laughing to himself with one of the quotes. 'There are even times where a Pokemon, will adopt this mother or father like instinct to a human baby. But most of the time, act out like a guardian than a parent. We look into this behavior mentality."

Though the rest of it was bit hard for Ash to even read, or understand completely. The words and paragraphs were bit...well using advance words that he couldn't understand properly. Let alone not even dumb it down for someone to understand it or comprehend it. So he was only able to get good gist of it, till the paragraphs began to become readable. "A good example will be a Nidoqueen; their mother-like internal instincts immediately kicks in. Whenever they see a new born or a child nearby. They will do everything in their power to making sure the child is well cared for and is being mother by said Pokemon. There are even times where they will even adopt a human baby into their lives, until they find the parent that either lost them- or will happily adopt from them."

"Oh wow I didn't know that, that's cool! Make sense now think about it." Ash said openly while smiling up to Pikachu, who eye smiled back. Recalling their time at that Pokemon preserve they somehow washed up too- after Ash grabbed onto Gardevoir when the bridge collapse on them. "Seeing how protective Nidoqueen was with that Nidoran female, too then the other Pokemon at the preserve? She definitely showed great mother-like instincts." Then hums and rubs his chin, "come to think of it? Wasn't she too got separated from her trainer?"

Pikachu thought it over and recalled at the time, the girl had explained to them that Nidoqueen was found with her Pokeball. Down that same river and got separated from her trainer, "Pikachu, chu- Kaa." Chanted the Pokemon while moving his paw about. Letting Ash know that is true, Nidoqueen did get separated from her trainer. Watching the young boy nod lightly and face back at the computer screen.

"Right, we should probably asked around when we get a chance. If there is a trainer looking for his Nidoqueen. Jenny, might know more than us." Ash said and shook his head after finishing up with the article. Interesting read, but the words were to advance for him to understand any of it. "Well, we know how Nidoqueen behaves around children and babies. But not exactly what we're looking for." Stated the boy and went onto the next message.

But close it out as it had nothing to do with Blaziken at all- if anything, just random reports about Pokemon and kids. That's about it, something Ash already knew from his days at school. The next message however did caught his interest. And surprisingly after realization hit him, is about Pokemon and human relationship- with the poster telling Ash in the message.

"Not sure if this helps, but figure be something interesting! It's records of the past between Human and Pokemon relationship. Though it's quite a big read to go with. So might be best to read it, when you have time." Read the message, making Ash to look it over for a bit. And they're not kidding; it is quite a big read, and considering his 'special gift' might be an interesting one to read. So he will file that to look at on his other free time and goes to the one message, he been waiting to read and know it is good.

"Hey Ash here's everything you should know about Blaziken's behaviors around human and Pokemon babies. This will help clear any doubts you have." The title was even tagged with a smile face at the end. Which the boy went ahead and click on the message, opening up to the research inside alongside pictures of Blaziken of all kinds within the report.

"Here we go Pikachu, this is it!" Ash exclaimed happily with a smile. Watching his buddy hopping off his shoulder and land onto the desk. Twitching his ears happily while listening to Ash read the article. "Let's see...ah here we go, 'how are Blaziken's as mothers.' this should be what we need." Informed the boy and moves the mouse over to the video. Waiting for it to load up and start playing, with a news reporter facing the camera smiling.

"Hello and welcome to Pokemon behavior research, we're here today at one of the renown locations of Pokemon breeder's resorts. Here reporting live on location, discovering things about what and how Pokemon behave when raising children or around children. Today's topics has been highly requested by our fans. With questions that we have here on a note." The reporter then lifts up a white note paper, clearing her throat. "How do Blaziken's behave around children or raising a child?" The reporter then brought the paper down and smiled.

"And that's what we're going to report right now, this building behind us you see." She began saying while walking down the road. Pointing towards a house that's next to a larger facility like building, with Pokemon running in and out of the door way. With even some children happily running after them, or playing with some of the Pokemon.

Who then stopped and waved towards the camera crew. Making Ash and Pikachu to laugh, when the cameraman, chuckle behind the camera and watched his hand stretch out and waving back to the children. "The person we asked to do a interview, graciously grant us permission to come and check out a Blaziken they've been raising and caring for a trainer. Who dropped her off recently, to go on a cruise- explaining how they wouldn't allow Pokemon. Too see how they behave when with children and babies, let's go in and check it out."

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Chapter 33: Learning of Blaziken and the Fuchsia Gym Showdown!

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It is a beautiful day here at Fuchsia city! People and Pokemon can be seen running about or wandering around the nature like traditional like buildings and houses, with few Pokemon leaping and swinging about through the trees and forest surrounding the city. A large looking Park norther from the Fuchsia city gym, housing and caring rare looking Pokemon. Who are being watched over and cared for in a safari protection zone.

Too even behaving like a Zoo for families to come and check it out. While further north of said zoo, is also where the Pokemon Safari is located. Where trainer's can come and check out the habitats of wild Pokemon, rare Pokemon never before seen. Or join in a safari catching game they held once every three weeks on a weekend! Where trainers can come and catch Pokemon, that the park can't care for anymore or are ready to explore and roam in the wild's or be raised by caring trainers.

We find our hero outside of the Pokemon center, enjoying a nice and relaxing park to enjoy at. Though since our young trainer and Pikachu, were researching a lot about Blaziken and other Pokemon. Who behave on mother-like instincts to baby Pokemon and human children? The two were resting and sleeping on a lawn chair outside of the center. Giving his Pokemon time to bond and know one another, especially with their newest members Greninja and Mawile.

Ash has learned that Blaziken, female ones; have quite the mother internal instincts when it comes to babies. That they surprisingly like Nidoqueens, will do their best to care and raise a baby of their own. Even adopting human babies into their care, despite if the mother is there or not- to even human children if they deemed them being mistreated or just needing someone to be there for them.

Apparently what he and Pikachu learned: A female Blaziken at a certain point of age or experience, will began harboring longing of wanting a family of their own. Some stronger than others, especially to those who are trained and cared for by their trainers. Reports in that interview even went on and stated they got from the breeder? Most trainers who sees this behavior or take notice of their Blaziken acting weirdly, will usually get information from Nurse Joy of what is wrong. Too which the Joy happily tells them that there is nothing wrong, but suggest or ask if the trainer ever thought of having their Blaziken breed?

Not only this info useful but even surprising to hear that, there even rare cases that a Blaziken and her trainer- actually grow a tight bond with one another. The female will even do their usual rituals of wanting to mate or make love with their trainers, despite them being human or not! And when the reporter asked if there were any cases that a Blaziken and a trainer got together?

Did it floor Ash and Pikachu when the breeder stated 'All the time in the Hoenn and Kalos region. Even some in Unova and Sinnoh, though their percentage are less than those of Kalos and Hoenn. As Kalos and Hoenn are about 80% of the time, while Unova and Sinnoh are 30% of the time."

The reporter even asked if there has been any trainers with a Blaziken, gotten together in Kanto. Only to be told if they have, it is very rare to see- only time they get a Blaziken in their breeding center in Kanto, is so they can breed with another Pokemon to make eggs. But never building a family, as its tough for a female here in Kanto, to become interested with any species. Though rare occasions they do find interests with Pikachu, Flareon and Ninetales.

This surprised Ash about how a Blaziken, female one at that; will find interest with those three Pokemon. Especially a Pikachu, though because of how his Blaziken was raised and brought to Oak? Showed no intentions whatsoever to be with anyone...or his Pikachu for that matter. Ash, last night couldn't help burst out laughing, when Pikachu fell off the desk in complete shock! Of learning how a female Blaziken could and might get interests in mating with a male Pikachu, to even have a family with them!

While they sleep away and rest before their big battle with the Gym leader. Ash allowed his Pokemon to hang out for the day and just enjoy themselves. In which is exactly what they're doing right now, as we can see his team happily enjoying the sunlight and day. With Blaziken, doing her usual thing and hanging out on a tree branch and resting up against it with a cool vibe. With Nidoqueen under her also resting against the tree, but watching over the Pokemon who were playing with one another.

With Greninja giggling lightly and blowing air under the lake waters. Making bubbles to ripple and pop at the surface, making the frog to croak happily with an eye smile proceeding to keep doing this out of enjoyment. While Lucario is happily sitting on a log next to Mawile, who is happily humming and looking over some flowers that were on the fields. Staring cutely at them while laughing lightly, when she felt the wind caressing against her, with the flowers rubbing against her legs and knees. The girl then stood up and slap her hands forward and back against her sides, before turning to Lucario.

Whom lifted her ears upward and then back down, smiling sweetly towards the female. Who approached her and hopped herself onto the log, before looking out into the fields. Laughing when Carla, goes and petted her head. Making Mawile to playfully whack her hands away, before letting out a content sigh.

Then turn her head slightly, "Mawile, wile?" She suddenly chirp out. Asking Carla a question that went by the girl, before the jackal turn at her. "Wile, wile?" She repeated while pointing over to Ash, having the jackal to look too- then looks back at Mawile. "Wile, Mawile?" Who asked how she and Ash met up with each other? Or how long they've known each other, getting the others bit interested to hear it as well. With Greninja stops making bubbles with her mouth and blinked her eyes curiously towards the two.

Carla giggled and then let out a low "carr..." in a humming like fashion. Before leaing back a bit and resting her hands against her legs, laughing lightly. "Cario, Lucar." She began chanting out and explaining how she, Ninty, Gardevoir and Blaziken were given to Ash- from the beginning of his journey by Professor Oak. Which had the Mawile widen her eyes a bit and then tilt her head curiously, asking why is that. Too which Carl look to the side in deep thought, while opening her mouth unsure how to explain it?

"Cairo, car- Lucario," Carla went on and said how back then? They were kind of sent to Professor Oak, on the account of either being sent to him. Because their owners or trainers couldn't care for them or worried about a family member. "Lucario," Which rest a hand to her chest, saying 'like me and Ninty.' Too then pointing towards Blaziken, who had her eyes close and wrapped a leg over her knee, bouncing her foot lightly to a melody in her head. "Cario, cari." Carla then saying Blaziken and Gardevoir's cases, were kind of abandon by their trainers. Then soften her eyes and folded her ears back, "Lucario, car..." Saying how Blaziken though was the worst between her and Gardevoir.

Making the Mawile to hum lightly and tilt her body forward to stare at Blaziken. Wondering just how bad was it between her original trainer. Then shift her red eyes at Carla, who went on and explaining how much work and effort Ash had put into, making Blaziken to trust him or not feel like all humans and trainers are bad. Having the little Pokemon to coo out, granted- she knows humans aren't al bad, there good ones too.

Hell she was raised by a human, who became her mom for nearly eighteen years. "Maw?" She then asked how bad was it with Blaziken and her original trainer. Only for Carla to let out a low sigh and thought it through...despite what Oak said? Blaziken past is still a mystery to everyone, yeah sure they accepted how he treated her and broke her Pokeball in her face. But Carla had a suspicion that Oak, told a half lie too them- so Ash wouldn't lose his cool if he heard exactly what happened to Blaziken. "Lucario," She whined out softly, saying how they really don't know.

Making Mawile to curiously lower her head a bit and then face back to Blaziken, hearing Carla speaking some more towards her, though were all going deaf to her. Just watching and staring at the fire/fighting type in the distance. Before hopping off the log and began making her way over towards the Pokemon.

"Lucario," Carla finished while smiling brightly and finishing up her story. Turing to face Mawile, only to pause and blink her eyes at the sight of no Mawile. Before turning and twisting her body about, trying to figure out where the girl went? Too then turn towards her right and saw the girl, walking her way towards Blaziken- having Carla to shrink her eyes and beginning to panic! Wondering if she had the girl become very interested about Blaziken past, she is going to go and ask the female herself! "Carioooo," she whined out softly towards Mawile, in hush whisper telling her to get back over to her.

Only to then glared at Mawile, who turn her head and blew raspberries at her- chanting out how she can't boss her! And proceeds to continue forward ignoring Lucario's cries to her, and telling her to come back. The girl swinging her arms forward and back happily, while skipping a bit before coming to a stop in front of the tree. Where Nidoqueen and Blaziken were at, watching Nidoqueen stare at her curiously and then tilt her head- about to ask what's up. Only to see the Mawile's gaze is more towards Blaziken.

Even Greninja is watching from the lake, blinking her eyes curiously of what it is Mawile wants with Blaziken? She spoke to the Pokemon back at Oak's lab, about her behavior. Which basically the same as what Carla told Mawile; but she too is curious about the fire types past. Curious if any Pokemon on Ash's team has ever approached her and asked her about it?

Blaziken felt eyes on her and even sense of curiosity. Making the starter to hum lightly and open her eyes, then tilting her blue eyes downward towards Mawile. Who is looking up at her and then eye smiled at her, waving softly towards the fire type. Who raised a brow at the girl, then turning her upper body lightly in her direction. "Ken?" She asked what towards the girl. Who happily folds her hands behind her back and swinging forward and back.

"Mawile, wile?" Mawile asked if she could come down and talk to her. While beaming happily, "Wile, wile, maw!" Then said how she wants to figure out the reasoning behind her behavior towards trainers, and why it is she hates them! Making Nidoqueen to wince lightly at the...innocent gesture and question, having the ground/poison Pokemon to stare up at Blaziken. Watching the Fire type frozen in place and just...well, staring dubiously at Mawile. As if she had grown two heads!

"Blaziken...ken?" The starter chirped out why she even wants to know about her past? Making the Mawile to swing her body left to right now, behaving cutely while closing her eyes and looking down bashfully. Replying back how she is new to the team, she figure best way to know one another? Is to talk about their experience and life!

This had Blaziken stare some more making the entire area feel ghostly quiet. With some tensions building up between Nidoqueen and Carla, considering that Blaziken usually loses her cool whenever someone tried to get too know her more in the past. And, even though she is breaking out of her shell and showing more compassion, consideration to the team and Ash? They doubt the female would go and open herself up about her past.

Blaziken then look up in thought and then back down, "Blaziken?" Asking just her experience as a Pokemon? Or her views about humans and trainers, too which Mawile giggle and happily nodded saying mostly her experience as a Pokemon, to possibly learn what she thinks about trainers. Having the fire starter to purse her lips to the side, finding the young girl to be...interesting to say the least.

Then again she isn't full right asking why she was abandon, or what her trainer did to her in the past. Something she honestly... wanted to save for when she's ready and tell it to Ash. Oh she knows the Mawile was completely raised by a human. Making the young Pokemon be like a daughter to her, when she found this out and learn about it when. Well, more like eavesdropping on conversations back at the lab. She learned about Mawile history and who was raised by a human woman, brought...well a lot of respect to the human race. She didn't think it was even possible for a human to raise a infant Pokemon, while having the Pokemon becoming their children!

Definitely brought a new light to the matter and learned how- not all humans were like her trainer. She still won't forgive him and what he did to her, or how horrible he was when she reached her highest peak of experience. It did brought back a memory of the boy talking on a phone, with his demeanor slowly but surely, changing drastically to a happy go lucky young adult, too something horrible. Whatever happened through the phone between him and his father, it was enough to warp the eighteen year old mentality greatly.

Shaking her head out of those thoughts and knowing Mawile is patiently waiting for her answer. The fire type swung her legs around and dangle them off the branch. While then drumming her fingers against said branch. "Ken, Blazi, Blaziken?" Too asking Mawile exactly what she wanted to know and smirk lightly when the girl threw her arms up and shouted.

"I want to know the real Blaziken!" Then cock her hip outward cockily, "plus want to know how she got drop dead sexy with that figure of hers!" Nearly having the fire type to fall off the branch from the sudden bluntness. But chuckle sheepishly at the end and thought it over, making the tensions rise even higher in the fields between Lucario and Nidoqueen. Who both were sweating a bit and gulping lightly of how she will respond to Mawile, or might even hurt the girl.

Blaziken leaps off the branch and landing right in front of Mawile. Who hopped back and gasp in amazement with the cool landing and pose she was making, too then laughing and giggling wildly. When Blaziken stood up and began rubbing the top of her head, making Nidoqueen and Carla to let out a lot of breath they didn't know they were holding. With Greninja having a relaxing expression on her face, glad that things weren't going to escalate between her and Mawile.

Surprising both Carla and Nidoqueen of how Blaziken happily told Mawile that she will or try to explain. Exactly how she gotten this strong and how much she's been traveling, before being sent to Professor Oak or traveling with Ash and the others. Happily placing a hand against Mawile's back and guiding her to a stomp, for them to sit at and begin telling her adventures.

Which garnered audience from the other three Pokemon, who were listening in and wanting to learn about Blaziken. Whom didn't mind if they were listening or not, focusing her attention on the Mawile who is happily laying on her stomach, kicking her legs up and down happily. Making them bop lightly against her maw, quite indulge in the tale Blaziken is telling her along with the amazing battles she had over the time she spent with her previous trainer. Along with exaggerating some parts of her stories, or making small deals into big problems just to make things interesting for the girl. So she wouldn't lose focus or get bored.

Even enjoying how the girl would gasp or coo out, whenever Blaziken did something cool or awesome tricks when she was a Torchic or Combusken. Even when she got herself into a lot of trouble couple of times, blushing bashfully when Mawile jokingly states, 'well Torchic's are known to get into trouble a lot.' Laughing at how cute Blaziken is being with her blush and turning away from the girl. Before quickly clearing her throat in order to stop the teasing, despite getting some snickers and laughter from the other Pokemon.

Though when the story was done and stop at the point, where she got abandon. Blaziken blink her eyes at the humming Mawile, who then smiled cutely at her asking. "Well... since you been with Ash, do you still believe that all humans are bad?" She asked while then cooing out next, "I mean was told by my mom. There are people out there who do bad things or have bad behaviors, even Pokemon will have them too."

This had Blaziken heart thumping lightly as she thought it over and shifted her gaze to the corner of her face. Before smiling very weakly, that Mawile barely noticed and couldn't help but feel her heart flutter when Blaziken; turn her head towards Pikachu and Ash. "...I guess, not all humans are bad." Then shift her gaze at Mawile smiling, "sometimes... They will surprise you of how generous and kind they can be. And will show you just how caring they can be, you just gotta know or sense it. Before jumping to conclusions." She said and face back towards Ash, hearing Mawile letting out a happy yeah.

"Surprise you indeed..." She thought to herself and closed her eyes, while gently moving a hand up towards her right side of her chest, where the scar is. That was left behind by her previous trainer, "Ash... is definitely different than most humans. And not because of his weird bloodline, but... Just his compassion for Pokemon is beyond anything, I ever felt in my life." Then moved the hand away and stares at it, too then flashing back to the blood trailing off her hands from the wound she gotten from her trainer, then switching back to the present. Balling up her hand confidently and smirk, "no, I won't be haunted by my past anymore."

She then turned towards Mawile who began running on over towards where Greninja is- "The past is the past, it's time I let it go." Watching Greninja happily splash some water towards Mawile, who let out a squeak and does her best to splash her back, by crouching towards the lakeside. Staring at Greninja, "Looking over two best friends over the years of living by herself," then turn towards Lucario, who is happily wagging her tail in excitement and laughter at the two Pokemon. "Wanting to be sent to Oak, because of her owners unable to care for her because of almost being bankrupt."

"Being separated by her trainer, while still being cared for at a preserve." She continued saying while staring towards Nidoqueen, then closing her eyes flashing through the other Pokemon in Ash's team who all seems to have similar life experiences and style. Flareon, similar to her where there was nothing wrong between her and her trainer- only for her trainer. Start losing it after constantly losing battles after battles, locking her up in a basement and abusing the poor girl. Not for Ash and his friends taking note of her condition, they collaborated together and saved the girl from a horrible life style that would have ended her life.

Ninetales or Ninty, reasoning for being sent to Oak because of Jasmine being worried about her attacking or biting at her baby child at the time. Making Blaziken, surprisingly not angry at the woman when learning about this, considering the mother was looking out for her baby. Despite being told by her own mother that Pokemon and babies don't get along, which is not true. But reasoning was justify in action to wanting to protect her child. Hell, if anything it's like a Kanghaskan protecting their own young child. Granted, she should have handled it better when she whacked Ninty with a broom, instead of just shouting or scolding the fox with a firm NO!

Meowzy got abandon not by her own choice or being forced too- but more of her owner. Like Carla, unable to care for her as the woman. From she gathered and learned from the cat, was spending way to much money on herself and the feline. Living that rich and fabulous lifestyle, only for her going over her limit and had to move somewhere else. While leaving Meowzy behind- HOWEVER! What surprised Blaziken the most is right before the woman left, she told Meowzy and hoped for the cat too finding a trainer who will care for her the way she does. Showing an act of remorse from the human having to leave Meowzy, but showing conviction and confidence for her Pokemon, to look for a trainer to help her out.

Lopunny and Buneary not much to say about them, except for Ash. Unintentionally saving the sisters from their poor living conditions and lifestyle. As Blaziken had overheard a conversation between the two, with Buneary reminding Lopunny how if it wasn't for Ash? They would have probably not survive much longer at Mount moon. Bringing bit of tears to Lopunny eyes and respect for the boy, agreeing to her sister that is quite true. Especially, when they're mother had disappeared during that terrible storm years back. Showing Blaziken that their judgment of being with Ash and sensing his kindness was not wrong.

Then there was Gardevoir, oh how she and her are similar to the T! Abusive trainer, who lost herself when witnessing her friend drowning and dying from hypothermia from falling into that icy cold lake. Hurting and harming Gardevoir whenever she disobey a command or doesn't finish off her opponents completely- too even mentally abusing her with her own Psychic powers! Only for Blaziken after coming out to fight Sabrina's Alakazam? She felt and heard the girl's soul crying out for Gardevoir to save her, anyone to save her for that matter. And felt that same emotion when she made contact with her fist against Alakazam, with him begging Ash and his team to bring Sabrina back!

And Gardevoir did, after talking with her and telling her to not run away from her past. Did Gardevoir took action and not only faced her fears to Sabrina, but conquer it completely and even saved the girl from her own mental distress! In which had Blaziken soften her gaze and felt the winds blowing through the fields and her feathers, making her to stare back at her fist and relaxing it. Too then raise the hand up towards the sun, smiling brightly and grinning before clutching at the sun with a new fond determination!

"Time I do the same! When the time comes and ready to tell everyone, what truly happen? I won't runaway from anything anymore, including my fears!" Then lower her hand and chirp lightly. When she heard an alarm going off- right over where Ash and Pikachu were. A alarm clock the boy brought out in order to wake himself up. Watching him and Pikachu getting up, yawning and stretching their limbs. Before hopping up from the lawn chair and began walking over to her and the Pokemon.

"What a great nap," Ash yawned out and stops few inches from Blaziken. Who smiled softly at the boy, hearing the other Pokemon walking on over. "Sorry about that guys, Pikachu and I were up studying about something on the computer." He told them and laughed when Mawile ran on over and glomps herself against him, nuzzling her cheek lightly against his stomach. While purring when he petted her head and look up at the others. "Anyway, how about we get something to eat. Then head on over to the gym! To win our sixth gym badge!"

Which had his Pokemon cheering out happily and excitedly at the idea. "Alright then, Mawile." He look down at the girl, who is bouncing in place and happily nodding her head. "Since your part steel type, and from what I looked up? You won't get hurt at all by Poison type moves, so hope you don't mind if you fight." Which Mawile nods happily while patting her chest. Saying he can count her, making Ash to laugh and leans up looking towards Greninja. "Greninja, you will be second. Have no doubt that your speed will come in handy in case the Gym leader has any tricks up their sleeves."

Making Greninja to widen her eyes and immediately darts behind Blaziken, making the girl to tilt her body at her and deadpan lightly. "Come on Greninja, I know you can do it- no need to be shy. Besides, be cool to see how you do with a full on battle!" Grinned the boy, watching the frog. Lightly peek her head around Blaziken, before looking away bashfully and then nods.

"Alright then that just leaves-" Ash went to look towards Carla, only to then hear Blaziken clearing her throat. Surprising the jackal and the Pokemon when they turned towards her. Who was having quite the determine looking expression. Making Ash to stare lightly and then hummed. "Huh, wait Blaziken- you, you want to battle?"

Which Blaziken crossed her arms and nods firmly, having her eyes closed and snickering when she heard Mawile whisper out 'so cool', then hearing Ash excitement building up! "Really, are you truly going to battle the gym leader for me!?" He exclaimed and watches the girl open her eyes, then thumbs at herself with a hard.

"Ken!" Making Ash to have stars in his eyes along with Mawile, seeing how cool the Pokemon is being along with Ash. Beyond excited to hear how Blaziken, wanted to fight the gym leader for him! Though probably more of her wanting to improve herself, but whatever works is fine to Ash! Meaning that Blaziken is finally warming up to him!

"That's so cool Blaziken, awesome that you trust me to commanding you in!" Though the boy got bit carried away and ready to hug Blaziken! For her to widen her eyes and immediately jumps backwards, bringing Greninja with her squeaking out yikes and grabs on by instinct when Blaziken jumped. Watching Pikachu jumping frantically off of Ash, with Mawile being grabbed by Carla and stepping away from the boy! Greninja then saw everything slowed down, before bulging her eyes out in pure panic at the sight of Ash.

Getting flamethrower to the face by Blaziken! With the girl landing back onto the ground and hisses a bit, from what she did and saw Ash puffing out smoke from his mouth. Greninja, seeing this and felt the ground back on her feet, pulled away from Blaziken and stares openly. Before looking to her and asking why she did that? Nearly laughing when the starter looked quite bashful and rubbing the back of her neck saying, "Force of habit." But look back too the boy. Who shook himself out of it and laughed it off happily.

"No worries! Old habits die hard, but that's exciting you want to help Blaziken!" Ash exclaimed while throwing his fist forward. "Be counting on you!" He said and watches the starter nod and approached him. Passing by his fist, watching the boy blink his eyes and stares at the starter. Before letting out a low whoa, when he felt hr hand grabbing the tip of his hat and then pushing it down to his eyes. Smiling at the boy who grab his hat and lifts it back up, having quite a surprised expression on his face from that action. Then began grinning widely like a fool! "I'll be sure to do my best!" He exclaimed back, having a feeling what Blaziken just did...was a sign of trust!

The other Pokemon who were watching laughed and cheered happily, especially Carla! Who couldn't stop wagging her tail. Anxious of seeing Blaziken do battle in a Pokemon Gym! Coming so far in her recovery, that she is finally trusting the boy to give her commands in battle! With all this excitement and turn of events, there's no way they can lose!

Xxx

After getting things ready and giving some Pecha berries to his Pokemon. Ash went out to search for the location of the Gym. Getting directions and information from the local town people, who helped him out and guided the young rave hair trainer to his destination. Learning that the gym is south of their hometown, where the route connecting to the ocean is near.

After walking and doing some detour to finding the said gym? Ash has finally arrived and standing in front of what seems to be quite the traditional Japanese brick roof top pattern house. With sliding doors and welcoming mats, with a sandy garden in front of the building, as he and Pikachu heads on inside through the gates. Walking through the stone rock pathway, before coming to a stop and humming when he spotted what seems to be a girl.

Looking to be around his age humming and raking the dirt sand, with what seems to be rounded wooden slippers? "Excuse me!" Ash called out to her, making the girl to lift her head up and blink her purple eyes at him. "Do you know if the gym leader is here? I'm here to get my sixth badge." Ash explained, watching the ninja garb wearing girl stop what she is doing. Then looking up in thought while tapping a finger against her chin.

Then smiled, "Yeah she's here! You just gotta go through the building and find your way to the middle." She informed with a snicker. Having Ash and Pikachu to look at one another and back. "I am sure no one has told you, but she's quite protective of her Pokemon and..." then looks left to right, before walking her way over to Ash. Making sure not to ruin the rake-like path she just made. Stopping in front of Ash and Pikachu, before leaning forward and raising her hand on her right side of her head whispering out, "She's a ninja, ninja's are known to be quite the tricksters when they want to be." She giggled out.

Getting a curious coo from Pikachu and a soft wow from Ash. Who then got an excited look on his face. "Really, she's a ninja!" He exclaimed while then looking towards the building. "Then the rumors about her using Poison types must be true." He stated and heard the girl laughing, with a soft blush. Finding this quite adorable behavior, most challengers that comes here usually get annoyed.

"Yup- she is very skilled and knows how to confuse her opponents as well." Then wag one finger. "I also heard that she is also the daughter, of Koga-" Then leans back in bit of fright, when Ash suddenly got in her face shouting with joy.

"SHE'S THE DAUGHTER OF ELITE FOUR KOGA!?" Shouted Ash, making the purple hair girl to lightly nod sheepishly, before laughing a bit when he pulled away and looked even more pumped. "Aw man, did you hear that Pikachu! We're going to be fighting someone really, really strong!" He exclaimed at his buddy, who cheered and spark his cheeks happily. "No doubt she learned a lot from her father, and even began using her own methods of battling!" He then turned towards the girl. Who blink her eyes a bit and grinned when he asked. "Is there anything I should know about the building, before heading inside?"

"My, your certainly pump for this." Grinned the girl as she too is feeling pump. About time she faced someone who isn't afraid of ninja's or Poison type Pokemon. "Well if you want to challenge the gym leader. You have to go through the maze they had created inside of the gym. Then once you get through and find the entrance to the main hall. You then are allowed to challenge the gym leader." She informed and places the rake next to a stone candle stand. "Unlike most gym's here in Kanto. She built this maze to see just how determine and strong willed, trainers are to keep going on their travels, as things will get harder and harder as you progress to the next gym."

She explained while watching Pikachu and Ash nodding their heads in understanding and listening greatly to the girl. "Not only that but she also made it, as a way to hone the trainers and Pokemon senses, when going through the maze." Then giggle while shrugging. "In a sense to help hone their sixth sense in a way...or just their judgment." She joked and had Pikachu and Ash laughing with her lightly, before stopping and Ash crossing his arms in thought.

"Okay so there will be a maze inside, that me and Pikachu will have to go through. In order to find the main hall?" He asked. Wanting to be sure that he heard her right, watching the teen nod her head and began adjusting her attire. "We can definitely do that, though any Pokemon or traps we will have to worry about? In case we do have to fight?" He asked... Not that he mind, but figure something like that will be made to test the trainers and their Pokemon mentality.

Making the girl to laugh and shook her head, "Nah, Koga used to that though but his daughter. Figure it is wrong to having the trainer's or challengers Pokemon, become weak and weary when entering the gym and finally reaching them." She informed while pointing towards the entrance.

"All you gotta do is get through the maze and reach the end." Then face back to Ash. "By the way, what's your name?" She asked curiously while tilting her head to the side. Watching the boy hum and then smiled.

"Oh right, My name is Ash Ketchum from Pallet town." He told her, watching the girl nod.

"Alright Ash, just sign your name on the scroll there on the side of the door. And your challenge will begin. I'll personally tell the Gym leader, your waiting for her and to prepare for a gym battle." She informed as she goes placing her hand into her pocket. Grabbing what looked to be a pellet of some kind, before throwing it down at the ground. Then a boom was made followed by smoke surrounding him and Pikachu, who were coughing and fanning their hands rapidly to clear the smoke away. Too then widening their eyes when they could see again, noticing the girl had vanish!

"Oh wow she too is a ninja!" He exclaimed getting Pikachu, to chant and yip excitedly at how cool that was. Before the two stare towards one another and nod. "Alright then, let's go and get our sixth gym badge!" Ash then ran on over towards where the scroll the girl mention. Too then grabbing the ink pen from the side, though stops. "Hey wait a minute..." He suddenly said while pausing. Before turning towards the garden. "We didn't ask for her name..." Making Pikachu to let out a low pika, while looking at the spot the girl original stood at. "Then again we got excited and forgot to even ask." He chuckle lightly before turning around and writing his name, too then seeing to write down the Pokemon he will be using for the three vs. three match. "Oh, this must be the other challenge too- we won't be able to surprise the Gym leader, of the Pokemon we will have facing her." Ash muttered softly.

"Pikachu, chu..." Chanted the electric mouse, asking Ash if they should follow the rules and write down the Pokemon they will be using. Granted, they really can't not write down the Pokemon they be using- on the account might be braking the rules of the gym. His buddy adjusted his hat a bit, while letting out a breath of air.

"Well, I don't want to break any rules. So let's go ahead and write the Pokemon names." He stated and began writing down the Pokemon. "Mawile, Greninja and Blaziken- there we go." Then the two jump back when the scroll suddenly got pulled into what seems to be a statue's mouth and sealing shut. Then eyes glowing green soon after, followed by the doors opening up for them to enter. Having Ash walk over to said door and stood in front of it, gasping in amazement of how the mechanism worked. "I see, so if we didn't write all that down. We wouldn't be granted access, alright!" He grinned while swinging his arm around and pumping his fist. "Let's go and get our sixth gym badge!" He cheered alongside Pikachu and headed on inside of the building, knowing the maze will be waiting for him.

On the other side of where the statue is, following a tube like system. Leading to a large room, with the scroll popping out from one of the holes, landed into a young girl's hand and giggled lightly in bit of surprise. Before opening it up and reading the trainer's Pokemon he will be using, having her to let out a low huh and smiled. "Rules are meant to broken, if a challenger doesn't write their Pokemon names. Then they know it is a trap." Words of her father echo inside of her head.

As she began laughing a bit and shaking her head, before closing the scroll and placing it away. "Curious trainer you are Ash Ketchum, seems like your the one who doesn't heed danger when it is presented to you." The girl stated and began walking over to the center of the room. Lighting up some scented candles, before sitting down in a meditated pose. Still holding onto her smile and snicker lightly, "Well then let's see how you handle my Pokemon when you get here then. Mawile, Greninja and Blaziken huh... Interesting team roster there. Wonder how he got them?" Then open her eyes as the purple irises glisten from the flickering candle lightly. "Let's see how much training you've actually done to get this far."

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It took awhile but Ash and Pikachu managed to finally get through the invisible maze structure inside the gym building. The poor trainer had constantly slammed and rammed into said mirrors. Hurting himself in the process, or getting lost within the maze. Even Pikachu had done the same and getting lost himself, too even separating from Ash at certain points in the maze. But they managed to pull through and made it too the center of the gym building.

As Ash and Pikachu were panting and breathing heavily from going through that trial. "Man...she wasn't kidding when she said, most trainers give up in that maze." He groaned out along with Pikachu. Then eye smiled at the electric mouse. "But hey, at least the A.C in the mirrors maze was on. Glad for that, who knows how bad the heat might be in there." Laughed the young trainer, watching his buddy lay flat against the floor. Groaning out in agreement, it might've been worst on a hot sunny day to attempt that maze.

"Welcome challenger! I see you have succeeded in getting through the maze!" Came a female voice echoing all around the two. Making both Ash and Pikachu to lift their heads and look out towards the center of the room. "Now that you have passed the maze, you are now ready to face the gym leader!" She announced as flames began roaring from the candle stands on the outer walls. Blasting and illuminating the room greatly, to then coming to stop. Then stage lights began turning on in section of two, before turning themselves off when the main light of the room turned on.

Showcasing the battle arena, a very large arena at that point. Stretching far as Ash and Pikahcu could see, while then facing forward when couple of lit paper looking bombs began falling from the ceiling and started erupting and exploded in multi-color smokes!

"As I Janine the gym-" The girl began saying and started showing her silhouette within the smoke, only to then start gagging and coughing violently within the smoke. "Oh gosh, ack! Too much smoke!" She shouted, having Ash and Pikachu to let out a low huh and sweat dropped. "Crobat," she began wheezing out and choking some more, "Blow...blow the smoke!" She called out to a Pokemon.

Making Ash to turn around and then jump away, when a Crobat. Who is hanging upside down from one of the beams in the room. Flew rapidly towards their trainer and began flapping their wing! Blowing the smoke cloud away from the girl, revealing her to Ash and Pikachu. "Hey wait..." The boy began saying, while getting a good look at her. Noticing it is the same girl from the entrance! "Your that girl from the entrance!"

The girl cough couple of times and laughed between each cough, before rubbing the back of her head. "Surprise!" Then coughed couple more times, while beginning to get up. "Ugh, bet you didn't expect me to be the gym leader huh!" She exclaimed with a bright eye smile and light blush. With Crobat happily eye smiling and giggling lightly at the girl's antics. Then some more watching the bashful Ash and Pikachu responded back.

"I...yeah you got me, then again." Ash chuckled out next. "Ninja's do deceive people right?" Then shook his head and harden his look. "Oh," then pauses his movement, "right you never told me your name back then. Then again-" It finally clicked to him of why it is she didn't at the time. "Guess you want to wait, to introduce yourself huh?"

Then watches the girl nod and does a crane pose, with one arm stretching straight up above her head, while two fingers in front of her mouth. "Yup that's right, my name is Janine! I am the Fuchsia gym leader and holder of the soul badge!" Then slams her raised foot down and slides it forward, doing the same with the hand from her mouth, to then extend it forward. "I hope you are ready Ash from Pallet town! As you will be facing off one of the greatest Poison type trainers in all of Kanto!" She shouted and then grinned, before yelping when her scarf slapped into her face!

Making Ash, Pikachu and Crobat to sweat drop a bit. Watching her struggle lightly against the fabric, making the boy to mutter softly. "She is suppose to be a ninja right?" He thought to himself and watches the girl gasp out and growled to her scarf, swinging it behind her neck and then grunt when it proceed to slap her in the face. Then falling with a annoyed Janine behind it.

"Um..." Ash began humming out and gently points to the girl. "You are an expert ninja are you?" He asked her, watching the girl to hum and stare a bit. Before chuckling lightly and sheepishly scratch the side of her cheek. Making Ash to let out an ah when she proceed to say.

"Not an expert yet, but I am training to become a great ninja like my father! I am still in training, though I will warn you." Then grins brightly. "I am excellent at Pokemon battles. So, since you foolishly gave away your team!"

"Huh..." Ash interrupted and then exclaimed. "But the paper told me to write down my team, I will be using for the gym battle!" He exclaimed and then paled and turned white in shock. When Janine began clicking her tongue and wagging a finger.

"A ninja deceives their opponent, the paper only requires the Trainer's name. The part of them listing what Pokemon they will be using, is a trap set up by this gym. Too seeing how foolish a trainer is, of giving away their strategy. Or in this case, are way to carefree too realize the dangers they put themselves into." She informed and laughed when Ash's jaw, literally dropped towards the floor. Winking at him, "And boy, I was kind of surprise to see how carefree you are. Of giving away the Pokemon you will be using for this fight." Then grinned with an eye smile. "Gives me more advantage of what Pokemon I will use too- but." Then shrugs. "You also got fooled about me saying how Trainers, gave up and get frustrated about ninja's here at the gym.

"Wait...you mean?" Ash then face palmed and groaned loudly as well sliding his hand down against his face. When Janine nodded her head, laughing happily at the distress he is in. Even more so when Pikachu, is looking away and feinting whistling noises. Before covering himself playfully when Ash grabbed his hat, and whacked it lightly against Pikachu. "Buddy, you've could have told me she was lying!"

"Pika-pikaa!" Laughed and giggle the electric mouse, just having fun and figure to mess with his trainer. Before laughing along with Ash after he cooled off, and placing his hat back onto his head. Making Janine to hummed curiously and tilt her head with a smirk.

"Though seems like your not too worry about it." Then widen her eyes when Ash grinned and happily swings his hat around the back of his head.

"Well I do love challenges and it wouldn't be cool, if I just ignore the list right? So yeah, you know what Pokemon I will be using. That just means I have to work even harder, to show the type of training me and my Pokemon went through and prove ourselves." Then grabs Mawile's Pokeball. "Alright Mawile, I choose you!" he shouted and releases the Pokemon onto the battlefield.

Watching the cheerful Pokemon let out her cry and playfully getting into her fighting stance, while swinging her maw lightly up and down. Though Janine harden her look and began looking over the Pokemon, checking its stature and stance. Let alone how sharp her maw looked, 'Hmm, doesn't look like this Pokemon gets much of battling experience? If anything, she hasn't gotten much experience at all- just what is he up to sending out a freshly caught Pokemon?"

"Alright, hope you know what your doing Ash. Crobat, I choose you." Janine said and stretched her arm outward. Watching the bat happily nod and flew her way over onto the battlefield, snickering and laughing joyously towards Mawile. Who went ahead and got into a defensive pose, ready for her first ever gym battle!

Ash hummed and grabbed his Pokedex, scanning the Pokemon. "Crobat the final evolution and evolved form of Golbat. It legs becomes it's wings, and thus, it can't move very well on ground. All it can do is crawl. Silent and swift in its four winged flight, its bite downs its prey before they even realize whats happening and in a heartbeat suck the blood out of them." Informed the Pokedex, which Ash then put it away and looks at the Poison/Flying type.

"Don't you worry about being Poison Mawile, you shouldn't be hurt from any of that!" Ash exclaimed and then grins. "Alright, let's start things off with Rock tomb let's go!" Commanded. The boy, watching Mawile let out a battle cry and ran forward! Too then sliding to a stop, swinging her arms backwards, gathering energy to both of her hands and then throwing them upward with her maw flapping about. Shooting an orb like energy towards the sky, then opening up a portal that began throwing four large rocks towards Janine.

"Crobat use Agility and dodge the boulders!" Janine commanded, watching Crobat glow for a bit and then darted forward with incredible speed! Whipping and throwing itself in spinning motion, dodging the first boulder, then diving to dodge the second boulder. Then flapping her wings hard to evade the last boulder- then everything slowly down when she hugged her wings close and glide around the fourth boulder. Causing Ash to widen his eyes along with Mawile! "Now, use Confuse ray!" Janine shouted and throw her arms to the side.

Watching Crobat throwing her wings out and began laughing before, letting out a orb like glow towards Mawile's direction! "Mawile dodge it quick!" Ash commanded, watching the girl step back a bit and then tries to leap out of the way. But because her maw being heavy and preventing her from leaping away, had her let out a loud ma and then began teetering a bit. "Oh no!"

"Need little bit more research about how your Pokemon can move." Janine announced while folding her arms grinning. "The maw is heavier than Mawile herself. Thus, you have to work in tangent with that said maw. If you want her to be mobile, Now Crobat use Air slash!" Janine commanded and watches Crobat flying upward, before darting forward once more with a loud boom. Too then having her wings glow with energy, knowing its a flying type move and won't hurt Mawile too much. Janine has a feeling it will deal quite enough damage.

"Mawile quick, use Feint attack!" Ash tried commanded Mawile who is still wobbling about and teetering from her confusion status. Before running right towards Crobat's attack! "Wait no not that way!" Ash shouted and winces, when Crobat landed a direct hit with her attack. Slashing across Mawile from the left cheek and then to the right cheek, before slashing both her wings downward and smacks Mawile back. Who stumbled backwards and fell onto her back, when she tripped over her maw.

"Alright then, Crobat Air cutter let's go!" Janine commanded again and watches energy baldes began firing off from Crobat's wings, watching lightning fast white blades hurdling towards Mawile! Making Ash to grit his teeth, even hearing Pikachu shouting to Mawile!

"Iron defense!" Ash called out and saw Mawile shaking her head and the dizziness away. Before whipping her head up and then thrusting her arms forward! Summoning a Iron like wall in front of her, deflecting and protecting her from the attacks! All the while raising her defenses by three stages, watching the girl's body getting bit bulky. As she then slowly climbs back onto her feet and shook her head, then glaring towards Crobat. "Alright, let's try this again, Mawile use Feint attack!" Ash commanded.

"Mawile!" She shouted and disappeared from Crobat's field of vision! Having the bat panick a bit and looking around, before sensing Mawile behind her! And getting hit hard by her elbow, to which Crobat was ready to retaliate only to miss when Mawile disappeared again, using Feint attack once more and ready to hit her again.

"Crobat, Air slash let's go!" Janine announced while watching Mawile appearing once more. Then letting out a cry of pain, when Crobat ducked from her elbow and turn one wing into energy, while knocking the girl away and watching her come crashing down into the ground. Sliding across the floor a bit and groan out lightly, cover in bruises!

"Oh no...but how?!" Ash exclaimed in shock, wondering how Crobat even managed to dodge that move? It never misses and should always land it's attack right? Then look towards Janine, who began laughing lightly then wink.

"Just because the move is accurate, doesn't mean it can't be deflected." Janine informed and watches Mawile, struggling to get up and nearly fumbled forward. "All attacks can be dodge or defended by, you just have to know how it works." Then raised her arm up into the air. "Alright, Crobat once more air cutter!" She called out and watches Crobat, flying high into the air again and began rapidly thrashing her wings! Sending the energy blades once more!

"Iron defense!" Ash commanded in retaliation, watching Mawile summoning the iron wall once more and defending herself from the attacks. Only to then both widen their eyes, when Crobat disappeared in a flash and reappears next to Mawile, who let out a loud yelp of surprise!

"Air slash," Janine commanded and watches Mawile fly across the room with her head flying back. Sending her body in the air a bit, to then hit the ground hard and began tumbling across the arena floor with her maw. Watching it smack against the girl, to then sliding too a stop- watching her groan out and begin to get back up. Only for Crobat to appear again and strikes Mawile again, sending her right towards a wall and leaving a large crack against the wall!

"No Mawile!" Ash called out and pauses when he watches the girl, fall forward and hits the ground. With swirls in her eyes and groaning in defeat, unable to move and battle anymore! Indicating that Ash had lost this round, with Janine winning the round with her Crobat.

"Mawile is unable to battle, the match goes to Crobat!" Announced a referee through a loud speaker. Ash went and recalled Mawile back to her ball, laughing lightly and smiling to the girl's ball. Taking note that she did not do half bad at all, even managing to land a few hits on Crobat.

"Take a good rest Mawile, you did your best." Ash said and sighs. He was risking it when he decided to use Mawile, who was just recently added onto the team. And didn't have much battle experience, except for when she fought him and Leaf back then...but a full on battle? No, that was a mistake on his part.

"She is good...but you need bit more training of how to work her species Ash." Janine informed and waited for the boy to send out his next Pokemon onto the battlefield. Which is either Greninja or Blaziken. Crobat is happily flapping her wings about and floating left to right, ready and raring to battle the next Pokemon!

Having the boy nod his head, she's right he should've practice bit more with Mawile. Before heading right towards the gym and have her as the lead Pokemon. He knows nothing about how she moves or behaves, especially with her maw. "Yeah, but don't think I will stop there!" He announced and grabs onto Greninja's Pokeball. "Alright, Greninja you're up!" He called out and throws the Dive ball forward! Releasing the ninja frog onto the battlefield, who is crouch down and then widen her eyes!

Shock to see she was already being sent out, too then immediately leaps right up to the ceiling in order to hide herself. Causing Ash and Janine to stare with dotted eyes, while looking up to the frog who managed to hide behind a ceiling light, poking her head out lightly, then back behind the light.

"Is it okay?" Janine asked curiously, while watching the frogs odd behavior. Looking to be quite the shy one and bashful around strangers. Hearing her croak lightly towards her, stretching a arm out and giving a thumbs up. Making Janine to laugh lightly at this behavior...and cute one at that.

"Yeah she is," Ash chuckle out. "She's just shy around new people, though once she gets started battling- then she becomes really serious!" He exclaimed, letting Janine know that Greninja is quite the tough battler. "Greninja, this is a battle make sure don't be near the lights okay?" He called to the frog, who poke her head out and blink her eyes.

"Gre," She croaked a oh and leaps off from the ceiling and landed in a crouching position. Causing her large boobs to jiggle about and bop around against one another, while clenching her cheeks tightly. Show casing their roundness to Ash, who did his best not to look and focus on Crobat. Watching the frog nod her head, letting them know she is ready!

"Alright then, since your ready- Crobat, Agility and then follow up with Air slash!" Janine commanded and watches Crobat glowing once more, and beginning to leave after images of herself. Indicating her speed has raise even more, to then blasting off with incredible winds and booms! That had Janine's scarf flapping wildly from the feedback.

"Greninja, Water shuriken and slap them together!" Ash quickly commanded, watching Greninja flex her arms behind her and summoned the water Shurikens, too then slamming them together! Right as Crobat appeared before her, trapping the bat within her attack and threw it upward! Having Crobat yell out in pain from being pelted badly from the water shuriken, before slamming against the ceiling!

"Oh no," Janine shouted with a wide expression!

"Now, quick before it recovers! Use night slash and then follow up with Hydro pump!" Ash exclaimed swiftly, watching Greninja crouch down low and leaps high into the air. While summoning dark looking blades near her arms, too then twirl sideways and slashes against Crobat! Sending the bat downward, by getting hit once and then twice with the second blade! Causing cuts to appear on the bat, follow by bruises. Too then Greninja sucking in a lot of air into her lungs, firing off a powerful jet stream of water down at Crobat, using Hydro pump!

Soaking the bat and sending it hard into the ground with a loud crash and water sprinkling onto the battlefield. Making it bit hard to see what happened, before coming to a stop and Greninja landing onto the floor, with a bit of a croak when she slip lightly. Then look onward to seeing if she managed to knock out the Pokemon or not?

When it was clear and everyone could see Crobat, who is drenched and cover in light cuts and bruises. Saw swirls in the bats eyes, along with a frown like face groaning in defeat. "Crobat is unable to battle! This match goes to Greninja!"

"Alright! Way to go Greninja, you did it!" Ash cheered out happily, watching the frog stand there a bit and eye smiled! Then standing up in happiness of being able to win a match, then felt her body beginning to change- her F cups were increasing bit in size but not enough to warrant a huge growth. But were becoming more rounded and firmer, with the rest of her body smoothing out and extending her hips bit further outward. Having them look quite appetizing to touch, with her butt cheeks getting more firmer and bit more plump than usual. Show casing that her special capabilities are increasing in power, along with her speed as her legs were being smooth out and defining in muscles.

Janine called back Crobat and smiled, "Yeah, but Greninja only fought a Pokemon who already fought and used up energy. Let's see how the frog handles her next opponent!" Janine announces and grabs a net ball, "Come on out Ariados, and show what your made of!" She called out, sending the arachnid looking Pokemon onto the battlefield!

Hissing and glaring threateningly towards Greninja, who return the glare and got into her battle pose. Watching the spider hiss a bit and moving its feelers about, looking to be quite strong and powerful! Ash went and grabbed his Pokedex to get the Pokemon information.

"Ariados, the evolve form of Spinarak. The long legged Pokemon: It spins thread from its rear and mouth. Then it wraps up its prey and sucks the fluid out from them." Informed the Pokedex, while Ash and Greninja look towards the intimidating arachnid Pokemon. Who seems raring to get started and start the fight!

"Alright, Greninja go and use Shadow Sneak!" Ash commanded while swinging his arm. Watching the frog immediately stand up- then did a pose, before disappearing through the ground. Forming a large shadow and began trailing across the floor! Ready to appear behind Ariados!

"Ariados, counter by jumping away and using String shot!" Commanded Janine, watching the spider leap right at the last second, before Greninja could land the move. Which Greninja then croak out when a string shot attack, landed against her right breast. Causing her to go red for a bit, only to then let out a whoa! When she was pulled off from her feet and began being thrown around in a circle!

"Ack, Greninja quick use-" Ash tried to say, only for Ariados to let go of the string shot and sent Greninja flying across the field! Hitting into the floor and bouncing and tumbling against it, causing the string to wrap and tangle up against her body! Though is still able to keep going, but when she got into a crouching position. The girl groaned lightly at the sight of the string, going between her breasts and under her arms. "Night slash!" Ash shouted, causing Geninja to look forward and saw Ariados in the air.

Purple color fangs appearing before her, too then missing when the frog leaps over it! "String shot!" Janine shouted with a smirk, causing Ash to widen his eyes. And saw Greninja landing behind Ariados, ready to slash at her only to then get webbing across her chest and breasts, watching them tighten greatly against the frog! Who let out a low moan before croaking out in pain, when she got thrown into the floor! Then lifted back up and getting slammed into the ground once more! "You see Ash, Ariados can use string shot on both ends. Should've heed that Pokedex of yours."

Making Ash to look sideways, "Tell me about it." He joked and then shook his head. "Hydro Pump Greninja!" Ash called out, then jabs down with his thumb. "Aim it at the floor!" He ordered, watching the frog nodding her head and began inhaling a lot of air.

"Don't think that..." Janine was about to say, only to then widened her eyes when Ariados let's go of the string. Trying to escape, only for that Hydro pump- releasing Greninja free from the webbing, hitting against the ground! Sending the frog backwards from harm, but it also bounced off the floor and slammed against Ariados under belly! "NO!" Janine shouted and watched the Spider fly in the air!

"Now quick, Water Shuriken!" Ash shouted with excitement while throwing a b=punch forward! Watching the frog land back to the floor, swiftly moving her hands to her hips and began throwing Water Shuriken after Water Shuriken towards Ariados! Five in total!

"Ariados use wide spread Sludge bomb!" Janine quickly announced while swinging her arms. Watching the bug Pokemon, open it eyes and flipped itself right up. Firing off sludge bombs in full volley to destroy and defend herself from the water shurikens, only managing to destroy two of the five attacks. Before grunting out and hissing in pain when the last three landed direct hits and had it crashing into the floor, sliding across it and coming to a stop. The spider hiss a bit and struggled too getting back up on it's feet. "Ariados!" Janine gritted her teeth, but smiled excitingly.

"You got this in the bag Greninja! Let's finish it off with a Night slash!" Ash commanded, watching the frog nod her head and lifted her arms in front of her face. Summoning dark blades from her wrists and began running forward!

"Toxic spikes, let's go!" Janine ordered and watches the spider summoning small spikes covered in poison, scattering around the arachnid. Who let out a cry of pain when Greninja reached it and slashes at her, only for one of Greninja's foot- steps onto a spike. Making the frog to let out a loud croaking pain and hopping up and down, before taking steps back.

Making Ash to blink his eyes curiously, to then gasping at the sight of Greninja's face turning completely purple. With purple bubbles popping above her head, indicating she got poisoned. "Greninja?" Ash questioned and then heard the ref calling out.

"Ariados is unable to battle, the match goes to Greninja!" Announced the referee through the loud speaker. As Janine went and recalled Ariados to its Pokeball, smirking and watching the frog in front of her, teetering in place. Coughing lightly as she seems to be struggling with the poison status.

"Toxic spikes," Janine began saying and having Ash look to her. Then watched her pointing towards the floor. "Any Pokemon who lays these on the floor, will have their opponent get the Poison status effect." Thus making Ash widen his eyes and grit of his teeth. "And if more gets placed down, the Pokemon suffers a stronger version of Poison status. And you know what makes this move even more dangerous?" She grinned, watching Ash gulp and beginning to sweat.

"The next Pokemon to be sent out, will immediately receive this status effect upon entry." And then giggled. "Even if you have a Pecha berry at hand, if the Pokemon steps on them while in battle. They still get the effects going, so be mindful of where you step." She taunted out while grabbing a ball. Watching Greninja, opening her eyes slightly before shaking her head and immediately took the Pecha berry she was carrying, to restore her status effect.

Letting out a low breath of fresh air, though grunted and held her stomach while bending down in pain. "Which you already know, but just to clarify you don't regain health when using Pecha berries Greninja. So, hope you have a lot of stamina to handle the next opponent." Janine said while lifting the Pokeball and having quite the wide grin. "Cause, you be wishing you had lost- GO! Salazzle!"

Janine called out, releasing a reptile looking Pokemon onto the battlefield! Looking completely white in color with the middle part of its body, looking different from the rest of it. Having a star flashing all around the Pokemon when it appeared, slanting and moving her body in ways that a person who is able to bend their body like that, will feel proud. Especially when the Pokemon got into a battling pose, whipping her tongue out once in awhile, having quite the predator look in her eyes.

Making Ash, Greninja and Pikahcu to gulp in fear. With the boy raising his Pokedex, to see what Pokemon that is only for it to say. "No available data can be found." Shocking Ash greatly at how the Pokedex doesn't even know this Pokemon!?

Making Janine and Salazzle to smirk confidently. "Seems like you also need to update your Pokedex there." Then the girl look towards Salazzle, who grinned wickedly. "Salazzle be a dear and show just how powerful you really are." Janine commanded, without even giving an order. As the Pokemon nodded and began zipping very fast towards Greninja, who stepped back in horror!

Watching the Pokemon slither across the room like a possess demon is intimidating enough, but with purple gas constantly coming out from her mouth? Made it even worse! "Greninja, dodge and then use Shadow sneak!" Ash shouted quickly, watching the frog nodding and disappearing into the floor! Forming a shadow once more and began rushing towards Salazzle!

"Salazzle, Sludge wave." Janine called out and had Ash widening his eyes. Watching the lizard Pokemon, coming to a stop and slammed her hands together. Then towards the ground, letting out its cry and began surrounding herself in a swamp like area affect! Dripping and bubbling out poison from her hands, spreading it out and hears Greninja letting out a cry of pain! Splashing and thrashing against the poison swamp!

"Oh no, Greninja, get out of there with Hydro-" Ash words couldn't reach her in time. As Greninja sank under the swamp completely, only her hand showing before being swallowed up! Too then getting spit out from the swamp when the move finished, showing the once blue Pokemon, is now nothing but cover in poison sludge and struggling to get up. "Greninja!" Ash cried out.

"Before you finish her, use Toxic spikes! Then finish her off with another Sludge wave!." Janine commanded, having Ash and Pikachu become frighten. Knowing that if she lays more Toxic spikes? The next Pokemon will suffer badly Poison effects. And that Pokemon will be Blaziken! Though closed his eyes when he saw Salazzle firing off her sludge wave attack again. Leaving the frog laying unconscious on the floor, after rising back up from the swamp.

Noises of the poison sludge dripping off from her body and onto the floor, her tongue laid on the floor and her eyes turning to swirls. Indicating she had fainted and is unable to fight. Declared the referee as Ash went and recalled Greninja back to her Pokeball, smiling towards it and pocketed it onto his belt. Then looking forward at the Salazzle, who made her way back over to Janine, smiling and purring lightly when the girl petted her head.

Ash then look towards the floor, seeing it covered in Toxic Spikes. No doubt will have Blaziken poisoned, which can be recovered by eating the Pecha berry. But if she steps on them again, it will just repeat the poison process... "There has to be a way to getting rid of the spikes? If I don't, Blaziken will constantly take damage from poison status." He thought to himself and grabs his chin, thinking it through and wondering what could help get rid of them?

"Let's see, Fire blast, Flamethrower, Shadow Claw and Sky uppercut. Those are the moves Blaziken currently knows. And none of them..." Then widen his eyes. Flashing towards one of the League battles he used to watch when he was young. Had a trainer using a Pokemon move, to blow the spikes away or destroying something similar to them. "That could work! Yeah!"

"He's up to something..." Janine thought to herself and then spoke. "So, giving up?" She asked and shook her head, when the boy just harden his look with excitement and reaching for his next Pokemon. "You know, I will allow you to use a different Pokemon for this fight. Don't have to stick with your guns and choose Blaziken." Then smiled when Ash laughed.

"Oh I'm sticking with my guns, and will show you we can do it. Even if you know our line up! Blaziken come on out!" He called out the fire starter! Having the ball go into the air and releasing the Pokemon onto the battlefield! Who let out a intimidating growl of her name, though winces badly when her feet touched onto the spikes below her, too then groaning when she felt Poison entering her system.

She shook her head lightly and was ready to eat the berry, "Hold on to it Blaziken." Ash suddenly called out, making her widen her eyes and turn too him. "I want you to hold onto it," then lightly nudge his head down towards the floor. Making the female to shift her gaze down too- spotting the many spikes laying across the floor. Then look back to Ash's eyes directly, to then smiling.

"Ken," She nods and let's go of the berry from it's necklace. Facing towards Salazzle who had quite the confuse look on her face, of why Ash isn't going to have Blaziken recover from the Poison? Even Janine was bit concern, wondering if the boy has lost his mind? But shook her head, gut feeling he is definitely up to something now!

"Salazzle go and use Sludge wave!" Janine called out, watching the lizard dashing forward with incredible speed! Rushing her way over towards Blaziken, who slouch down a bit and did her best to focus on the oncoming lizard!

"Blaziken quick jump into the air, then counter attack with Flamethrower!" Ash shouted, watching Blaziken leap into the air at the last second! Especially when Salazzle, claps her hands together and slams it down on the spot where she was! Surrounding the area with a poison swamp pool!

Blaziken leans her head back and thrusts it forward! Gathering flames from her mouth and firing it straight towards Salazzle! Who turn her head at the flames and took it head on, with the flames roaring and spreading across the floor! Burning away the swamp and the toxic spikes surrounding the area! Blaziken, lands back to the floor and slides backwards a bit too then coughing violently when purple bubbles popped above her head.

Shaking herself out of it and fixing her gaze, she and Ash widened their eyes at the sight of Salazzle being alright!? Looking like the flamethrower attack did nothing to her or even seemed to have done damage. Blaziken click her tongue when the lizard, looked at her cockily and just swept her arm a bit. "OH did I forget to mention? Salazzle is also part fire." Janine informed, shocking Ash and Blaziken! "Yup, and since Blaziken is fighting/fire- none of her fire moves or fighting moves, will ever deal a lot of damage to Salazzle!" Janine exclaimed and snap her fingers forward! "Flame burst! Burn away that Pecha berry!"

"Crud, Blaziken quick eat the berry!" Ash shouted and saw the fire type, immediately grabbing the berry and began lifting it towards her mouth. Though cried out in slight pain when a fire ball, smack into her face and then exploded! Causing her to release the berry and having it fly through the air! Too then smashing and breaking apart into the floor, making it useless! "Oh no!"

"Salazzle now Poison Jab!" Janine called out, watching the Lizard pump her arms and covering her hands into purple energy! Then darting straight towards Blaziken, who began coughing heavily from more purple bubbles appearing above her head! Inflicting more damage too her, as she swipe her arm across her mouth.

"Shadow punch!" Ash quickly threw his hand out and watches Blaziken pumping her arms. Gathering ghostly energy to them and darted forward too! Punching forward to deflect Salazzle's right punch, too then ducking from the left punch causing her large breasts to fly up! Then hops sideways, when Salazzle tried to do a uppercut, making Blaziken's breasts to slap against one another and slamming her foot hard into the floor. Doing a over head punch towards Salazzle head! Though missed when the lizard, swiftly moves out of the way and punches Blaziken in the stomach! After the girl was coughing a lung from the Poison and getting pushed back from the Poison jab!

"Blaziken, Sky uppercut!" Ash commanded. Knowing it won't deal a lot of damage, but he has faith it will work. Watching Blaziken widening her eyes and ducking from Salazzle about to hit her with that tail of hers, too then clenching her cheeks tightly and having her cheeks bounce wildly after gathering energy into her right fist. And thrusting it upward into Salazzle chin! Causing the lizard to let out a cry of pain and get flown into the air!

Blaziken winces from the Poison effect, taking more health out of her! As she goes leaping into the air! Causing her breasts to get pulled down and slap against one another from the force, too then stretching outward when the girl reached the highest point of her jump. Flipped forward and kicks right into Salazzle in the chest! Sending her flying down towards the floor!

"Flame burst go!" Janine commanded and watched fire ball, after fire ball being fired from her Pokemon, towards Blaziken! Watching the fire type coughing some more and getting weaker by the second, along with wincing and grunting out when the flame bursts. Exploded around her and near her, burning the feathers around her face and upper body.

"Fire blast Blaziken!" Ash shouted while pumping both arms and raising his head up. "Maximum power!" He screamed, knowing and sensing Blaziken is running out of time with that poison of hers. That Blaziken couldn't help but open her eyes widely, and then letting out a huge battle cry! Alerting everyone there of what's happening, even having Salazzle stop firing her attacks after landing back on the floor and watching the starter Pokemon.

Who has began gathering large amount of flames and energy surrounding her body! Too even looking like the light feather parts of her hair, began to enlarge and extend outward! "What...what's going on?" Ash fumbled about with his Pokedex and points it at Blaziken!

"Flare blitz, a powerful physical fire type move. It deals massive damage when making contact to the enemy, leaving them burned. But the user sustains recoil damage when used!" Informed the Pokedex, making Ash and Pikachu stare at it, too then looking up towards Blaziken.

Who's body spread outward and engulfed herself in large roaring flames! Ash smiling greatly and amazed Blaziken, could learn such a powerful move! Threw his arm out, "ALRIGHT BLAZIKEN, USE FLARE BLITZ LET'S GO!" He threw his fist forward, that followed with Blaziken movement as she glares towards the fearful Salazzle who widened her eyes and began panicking!

"Salazzle dodge it!" Janine shouted but couldn't get the command through when the Flare blitz let out a powerful roar of power and began flying right towards Salazzle, "No way he can win, no way, Blaziken will faint if she uses that! Combine..."

"Don't underestimate my Pokemon! She will win and survive!" Exclaimed Ash excitingly, causing Janine to step back and both Trainers, and Pikachu. To shield themselves when Blaziken let out a battle cry and slams right into the lizard Pokemon! Engulfing the two of them in a large dome of fire that began spreading up and outward, in a large dome like fashion. Then a shadow jumps out from within the shadow, showing Blaziken landing back oto the floor!

Sliding backwards and having spark of flames flying off from her body, legs and arms. Too then swiping her arms away, before crouching down in a kneeling position. Coughing and gagging wildly, along with looking quite worn out and even ruffled! Bruises here and there, cuts and even part of her body had dark spots where the recoil dealt damage to her. Making her to hold onto her side, closing one eye and looking forward.

Waiting for the fire dome to disappear... And when it did, it showed Salazzle standing there, not moving at all and only flinching once in awhile. With her legs shaking and buckling a bit, before she went onto her knees and feel forward onto her stomach. Groaning out and having swirls replacing her purple eyes!

"SALAZZLE...SALAZZLE IS UNABLE TO BATTLE! THIS MATCH AND FIGHT GOES TO BLAZIKEN AND ASH!" Shouted the referee in overwhelming excitement. Screaming through the mic of such an incredible battle that just happened before their eyes!

Making Ash and his Pokemon to stare for a bit, before Ash began cheering alongside Pikachu. "We did it, we did it! We did iiiit!" He cheered and ran right towards Blaziken! Snatching a Antidote right out from his bag, too sliding across the floor towards Blaziken. Spraying it onto the girl, too then hugging her immediately after! Causing the girl to let out a squeak and widen her eyes, from the sudden action! Feeling Ash's head and face being swallowed by her breasts! That were growing quite nicely from the experience she is gaining, along with her thighs becoming smoother and slicker- while feeling her butt cheeks growing two sizes and now having a bounce to them.

"You did it Blaziken, you did it, you and everyone did it! YOU even learned a new move!" Shouted Ash excitingly. Just hugging the female tightly and laughing excitingly, along with Pikachu who is happily running around in circles, cheering and congratulating the Pokemon! Who is a blushing mess and had her hands up in the air. Unsure how to respond or even react to this situation, even feeling embarrassed at how Ash voice, is literally being muffled now by her newly developed double F cups! Then sighs and shrug, figuring what the heck and join in on the excitement and laugh along with Ash and gently hugging the boy back!

Having Janine to chuckle and laugh with a big smile, walking over to her Pokemon and kneeling next to her. "You did great Salazzle, take a good long break." She said and called the Pokemon back to its ball, while then looking towards Ash with a smile. "He sure is something, who would've thought his Blaziken will pull through, despite being Poison and using Flare blitz at the same time." She eye smiled while tilting her head a bit. "Maybe asking him to train with me, won't be such a bad idea. After all, it feels like he will need it."

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"Here you go Ash, Greninja, Mawile and Blaziken." Janine began saying as they were now outside of the building in the front yard garden. Handing out what looks to be a heart shape badge. "This is the soul badge, you all rightfully deserve it." Smiled the girl, while nodding at the group. "You all fought bravely and showed true grit during our match. That I got overwhelmed with how determined you all are," then laughed. "Especially with Mawile, who despite being not experience. Prove quite well in a battle. And with enough training, could be formidable."

Which had Mawile blushing and swiping her feet against the ground. Laughing when she felt Greninja and Blaziken rubbing her head and saying she is quite tough. "Alright then, Ash, Pikachu. Since this is your sixth badge, that means there are only two gyms left for you all to face." She informed after handing the boy his badge, watching the group look at her. When she lean on her right leg and smiled. "SO! I am making a proposal and one that you will not decline."

"Oh...?" Ash said with a confuse expression. Before smiling brightly when Janine winked and thumbs at her chest. Laughing lightly as she announces.

"I want to help you train and get you all up to speed. It looks like everyone will need it, especially if they want to go and fight in the Pokemon league. And I could learn a thing or two from you guys as well! What do you say, want to join me in a training day?" She asked and then smiled towards Greninja, who blushed lightly and hid behind Blaziken. "Hell, I can even teach Greninja here how to move and behave like a shinobi Pokemon too!"

Ash chuckle and laughed when he look to Greninja, who widened her eyes and eye smiled. Liking the idea greatly, even everyone else nodded their heads. Especially Blaziken, who wrapped her arms and leans against her right leg. Chirping out how it will do good for everyone, to get up to speed with their training, while roughly pushing Ash's hat down. Making the boy laugh, "If everyone agrees, then I don't see why not!" Exclaimed Ash, seeing the girl clasping her hands together nodding.

Too then smile brightly when Ash lifts the badge up and then shouts. "Alright, we got the Soul badge!" He yelled out victorious alongside his Pokemon!

Such an amazing battle it was, gaining another badge into his collection. Learning more about Blaziken's nature around children and wanting a family of their own. Too even battling the gym leader, with not just Blaziken gaining experience, but Greninja and Mawile as well. Blaziken even learned a new Fire type move, one that most certainly be useful for the upcoming battles! As our hero looks to the future and is ready, to train everyone up to equal footing, our hero prepares for his training day with Janine and the next Pokemon gym that awaits his challenge! What kind of exciting adventure waits for our hero?

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"Ursaraaang!" Shouted a bear like Pokemon who is trying to flee from somebody, only to get suddenly blasted by a strange energy ray. Hitting the back of the bear and freezing it in place. Causing the bear to stiffen and becoming motionless, before turning into a golden sheen from the legs and up its body, transforming into a golden like statue completely in the middle of the forest. Followed by a man, walking on out from the bushes and grinning wickedly and possessively. Holding the gun up near head level and chuckle, with Team rocket behind him shaking and trembling lightly at what he just did to the intimidating bear Pokemon in front of them.

Watching him proudly walking over to the bear statue, smiling with a look of getting a golden prize. Too then putting the gun away and then grabbing what looked to be a disc, that expanded upon pushing a small button. Then it sliding underneath the Ursarang and summoned a glass like dome around it, before flying upward into the sky then darted off towards his nearby van. With the man Carl, turning towards the trio and grinned. "And that my friends, is how I add rare things to my collection."

As the journey continues

To be continued...

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Who's that Pokemon! When it finds humans or Pokemon it likes, it will freeze them and take them to their chilly dens, where they become decorations.