Pokémon Sinnoh Journey VOL. 3

(I do not own Pokémon.)

Chapter 1: The Old Gateau in the Old Chateau!

"Hello! Where does the time fly! So, how are you all doing?" Professor Oak asked. At Canalave City, Ash, Hikaru, Dawn, and Brock were currently at the Canalave City Pokémon Center where they all got a call from Professor Oak.

"Great! We're all doing just fine!" Ash explained. "Pika!" Pikachu agreed. "It's been so long!" Dawn giggled. She recalled the last time she called the Kanto Professor, and that was when they were training for the Celestic Town Contest.

Suddenly, Grotle let out a joyful cry as he tackled Ash to the ground, much to the Kanto trainer's surprise. The Grass Type began to nuzzle him happily, as Ash laughed nervously, with Pikachu groaning with the surprise he just took.

"Well! Grotle here is especially healthy!" Prof. Oak chuckled with a smile. "Y-Yeah! Ever since Grotle evolved, we've been working on a brand new battling style!" Ash explained. "Pikachu..." Pikachu grunted as he got up.

Ash took out the Grove Pokémon's Pokéball and returned him. "Okay, Grotle. Return!" Ash called. He returned the healthy Grass Type back to its Pokéball as the Twinleaf girl tried to explain her news, along with Hikaru.

The Twinleaf boy said his news first. "Well, Professor. For starters, my team has grown stronger, too! Kirlia and Luxio have both evolved into Gardevoir and Luxray..." Hikaru started, as the Kanto Professor chuckled in amusement.

"Oh! Is that so! Why, that's splendid!" Prof. Oak commented. "But... Luxray... Well, let's just say she's not liking me for some reason anymore..." Hikaru mumbled as he held Luxray's Pokéball. Prof. Oak frowned as he nodded.

"I understand. When a Luxray evolves, you would have to tame it in order to become friends with it! I can quite understand that!" Prof. Oak assured. The Twinleaf boy chuckled nervously as Monferno scratched his head with a sheepish grin.

"Also, you know what, Professor? Swinub also evolved into a Piloswine, too!" Dawn explained. Suddenly, as she said the name, Piloswine tackled Dawn to the ground, much to her surprise. She shrieked as she fell to the ground by her heavy Ice-Ground Type Pokémon.

"Come on, Piloswine! Get off of me!" Dawn pleaded as Piloswine only played along with her even more. The Kanto Professor chuckled, seeing how energetic the Ice-Ground Type was. "Say! Piloswine looks as healthy as Grotle!" Prof. Oak complimented.

He cleared his throat, making a poem. "I think it's time for a poem! 'A toast! May a good health be a sign of great success and with Piloswine!'" Prof. Oak claimed. That seemed to be spark up Dawn's feelings as she grew joyful with the poem.

"Awesome! I can't believe you just made up a poem about my Piloswine and me just like that!" Dawn shrieked in amazement. Brock and Hikaru chuckled nervously as the Kanto Professor smiled with a laugh.

"Mm hm! After a bit of poetry, there's nothing like a bite of gateau!" Prof. Oak chuckled. He took a bite out of a purple gateau, which seemed delicious as the Kanto Professor looked to be enjoying the sweet.

As he finished his snack, Prof. Oak suddenly had an idea. "Say... I had a thought! You four are all in Canalave City, right?" Prof. Oak asked. "Yes... We came here for our sixth Gym battle, Professor." Hikaru explained.

"Mon! Monferno!" Monferno agreed as he settled on Hikaru's left shoulder. "You should try some Old Gateau from the Old Chateau!" Professor Oak suggested. That caught the group's surprise as Ash asked.

"Huh? The Old Chateau?" Ash repeated in question. "Yes! It's where they make a special type of gateau that's out of this world! I'll tell you, I've eaten all different kinds of gateaux there is! Gateaus professionals call it the 'Mirage Gateau'!" Prof. Oak explained.

That left the Kanto trainer interested as he was in awe. "Wow... I've got to try that!" "Pika Pika!" Ash and Pikachu replied. "Yeah, me too!" Dawn agreed. "I could go for some sweets, too." Hikaru agreed. "Mon! Monferno!" Monferno screeched in eagerness.

"And it's made at the Old Chateau?" Brock asked. "Old Gateau in the Old Chateau!" Prof. Oak stated, which once again grabbed the group's attention. "See, the plain and simple fact is, they make the Old Gateau in the Old Chateau in Canalave City!" Prof. Oak explained.

Brock took out his Sinnoh guidebook, checking the Old Chateau section. "Wait, hold on... I remember now... Here it is!" Brock called. He opened the Old Chateau section, of where the Old Gateau was displayed.

The three young trainers were amazed by the looks of the gateau. "Wow..." Ash said in awe. "That looks delicious!" Dawn admitted. "I've just got to try one of those, too!" Hikaru admitted. "Mon..." "Pika Pika!" Monferno and Pikachu cried out in awe.

[Opening]: (Pokémon DP: High Touch! (English Subbed))

Hey Hey Hey!

(The screen spreads, like a puddle spreading)

Hey Hey Hey!

(Brock, Dawn, Ash, and Hikaru's smiling faces show)

We fight, make up, and then we fight again
There are a lot of things I want to say to you

(The Japanese opening title shows)

But foremost...
"Thanks for being here for me!"

(Hikaru, Ash, Dawn, Brock, Monferno, Pikachu, and Piplup runs together)

(The group rides on the sailboat across the sea with all their Pokémon)

Companions in this journey, compassion in the world
I pretend to understand those things, but

(The screen turns to Brock as he is making supper for the group)

The truth is...
"I'm happy you're here for me!"

(All of the group's Pokémon show)

Nice Partner!
Nice Rival!

(Zoey, Kenny, Paul, Hareta, and Lucas faces Dawn, Ash, and Hikaru)

(Glameow, Prinplup, Honchkrow, Hareta's Piplup, and Grotle faces Dawn's Piplup, Ambipom, Pikachu, and Monferno)

I'll push you forward

(Dawn gives Hikaru and Ash a small push)

I'll pull you along

(Hikaru smiles at Dawn, while Ash grins and gives a thumbs up)

The sun seems so dazzling when I look up at it
Hey Hey Hey!

(The group watches the sunlight along with Pikachu, Monferno, and Piplup)

If it all goes well, let's high five!

(The group runs across a map with their three Pokémon)

Hey Hey Hey!

(Ash, Hikaru, and Dawn high fives each other)

What's this feeling I've got tonight!

(Delia, Prof. Oak, Max, Tracey, May, and Gary smiles together)

As long as we are together

(All of Ash, Hikaru, Dawn, and Brock's Pokémon show)

I will not give up so easily! GO GO GO!

(Team Rocket are sent blasting off into the sky)

(Team Galactic shows, with Yamato and Cyrus' faces appearing behind them)

Hey Hey Hey!

(Hunter J appears with her Salamence, smirking)

It all went well, so let's high five!
Hey Hey Hey!
Shake hands with our opponent in battle

(The Buizel brothers uses Aqua Jets at different directions; Staravia and Dragonair uses Aerial Ace and Dragon Tail)

(Gliscor and Luxray charges with X-Scissor and Wild Charge; Grotle uses Tackle as Leafeon uses Leaf Blade)

(Chimchar and Togetic uses Flame Wheel and Air Slash; Pikachu and Monferno uses Volt Tackle and Flame Wheel)

As long as we're together

(The four trainers runs together with their three Pokémon on the map)

We can go even further than before! GO GO GO!

(Regigigas shoots Hyper Beam at Darkrai)

GO GO GO! GO GO GO!

(Hikaru glares at Yamato, his eyes glowing as Yamato evilly sneers back)

(Ash, Dawn, and Brock watches as Hikaru and Yamato's dark battle begins)

[Opening ends]

"So that's the Old Gateau, huh..." Ash said in amazement. "And that must be where the Old Chateau is!" Dawn exclaimed in amazement. "I wonder what it would really taste like if we take a bite out of it..." Hikaru wondered.

"Pikachu?" "Ferno?" Even the two starters were wondering on how the gateau would taste like if they were to eat it. "Since you're in the city already, I'm suggesting that you visit the Chateau while giving the gateau a try! It might be a good experience for all four of you!" Prof. Oak assured.

"That's really helping us out! Thanks for telling us, Professor!" Ash thanked. The Kanto Professor nodded with a chuckle as he said his farewell. Soon, the video screen was off as the call disconnected. Hikaru then dialed a new phone number as Ash grew confused.

"Hikaru? What is it? Do you need to ask Prof. Oak something?" Ash asked. "Oh... Not really... I'm just calling Professor Rowan, if I could switch some one of my six Pokémon for Leafeon... I haven't seen her in quite a while, you see..." Hikaru explained.

"Right... It's been a while since Leafeon was in your team, right?" Dawn asked. "Right. And I want to see on how much she had grown and what kind of battling and Contest style she has up on her sleeve. Plus... I kind of miss her, to be honest." Hikaru admitted.

"We can understand that..." Brock chuckled in understanding. Soon, as Hikaru dialed the phone number to Prof. Rowan's lab, the screen popped up, showing the Sinnoh Professor's screen. "Hello? Oh! It's you, Hikaru!" Prof. Rowan chuckled.

He blinked to see that Ash, Dawn, and Brock were with the Twinleaf boy as well. "I can see that you all are together! Where are you all right now?" Prof. Rowan asked. "We're in Canalave City, Professor! This is where we're going to get our next badge!" Ash explained.

"Canalave City, eh? Well, I can see that you're all doing very well in your progress! Now... Hikaru, you called me?" Prof. Rowan asked. Hikaru blinked once, before explaining his reason for the call.

"O-Oh yes... See, I was wondering if you could send Leafeon over, in exchange with one of my Pokémon again. I trust that you finished analyzing Leafeon's skills and appearance, Professor?" Hikaru asked.

"Ha ha... Indeed we did, Hikaru. You just called at a perfect time! I can tell you that Leafeon has been training real hard, while taking care of the lab's Pokémon for us! She's been very helpful, indeed!" Prof. Rowan explained.

"I see... So, um... Would it be alright if you switch Leafeon in exchange for my Gardevoir, Professor?" Hikaru asked. "Gardevoir, you say? Why, that's no problem! Leafeon has also been looking forward to see you again as well!" Prof. Rowan explained.

He held the Verdant Pokémon's Pokéball as the Twinleaf boy took out Gardevoir's Pokéball. "Alright then! Are you all set?" Prof. Rowan asked. "Yes, sir!" Hikaru agreed. So, with that said, the Pokémon switch was activated.

Gardevoir's Pokéball disappeared and was transferred to the lab, while Leafeon's Pokéball was transferred to Hikaru's side. Both the professor and the trainer took the Pokéball in their hand and nodded to each other.

"Alright, Leafeon! Come on out!" Hikaru called. The female Grass Type appeared, looking healthier as ever. She blinked several times before she knew who she was looking at. "Feon? Leafeon?" Leafeon asked in surprise.

"Yeah, Leafeon. It's me! Hikaru!" Hikaru chuckled. Leafeon smiled happily as she jumped into Hikaru's arms, nuzzling his chest. "Welcome back, Leafeon!" Ash called. "Pika!" "Monferno!" Pikachu and Monferno greeted along.

"Feon!" Leafeon cried with a nod, greeting her two friends back. Hikaru turned to the Sinnoh Professor with a look of thanks. "Thanks for doing this, Professor." Hikaru thanked. "No need to thank me, Hikaru! It's what I do, of course!" Prof. Rowan chuckled.

He soon said his farewell, disconnecting the call. "How have you been, Leafeon? It's been a while since we last saw you!" Hikaru teased, poking Leafeon softly on the cheek, as she pouted playfully. "Leafe!" Leafeon cried out in content.

"It's great to see you again, Leafeon!" Dawn called with a smile. "It's been a while, like Hikaru said." Brock added. The female Grass Type nodded as she blushed lightly at seeing her friends once again.

The Twinleaf boy took out Leafeon's Pokéball, preparing to return her in it. "Alright, Leafeon. We're about to go somewhere. So, I need you to stay in your Pokéball for a while..." Hikaru started, until Brock stopped him.

"Hold on! Let Leafeon stay out for a while!" Brock suggested. The three young trainers along with the three Pokémon looked at Brock in question. "What are you saying, Brock?" Dawn asked, confused with the sudden suggestion.

"Since it's been a while, it's a better idea to left Leafeon walk around for a bit, and get to know what's been happening when you last switched with her!" Brock explained Hikaru seemed to get it as he smiled and nodded.

"Oh yeah... That does seem like a good idea... What do you say, Leafeon?" Hikaru asked. "Leafe!" Leafeon cooed with a nod, as she jumped out of Hikaru's arms. She landed on the ground, wanting to walk by her human brother's side.

"Then it's settled! Let's go!" Ash called. He and Pikachu first ran out of the Pokémon Center as the others blinked in surprise. "Ash! Slow down!" Dawn called. She ran after the Kanto trainer as Brock and Hikaru followed along, with Hikaru's two Pokémon.

Soon, as they were out of the Pokémon Center and into the outside world, they crossed a small, formal bridge that led to the entrance to the Chateau. As the four trainers got there, Brock presented the chateau to the group.

"So, feast your eyes on the lovely Old Chateau!" Brock called. "Wow... So saintly and pretty!" Dawn complimented in amazement. "Piplup!" Piplup agreed. The Twinleaf girl had sent out Piplup in order for him to enjoy the Old Chateau as well.

"It looks so formal... I guess it must've been busy the past few days..." Hikaru guessed, tapping his head for a moment. "Mon? Mon..." "Feon..." Monferno and Leafeon were in thoughts of what the Chateau would've been like.

While walking to the Chateau, Hikaru and Monferno informed Leafeon of where they were going, and why they were going there. The Verdant Pokémon was interested in the Old Gateau, as well as curious about the Old Chateau.

Now by looking at it, Leafeon was more amazed by the sight of the entrance. "So? Let's go!" Ash called. "Pikachu!" Pikachu said. Just then, before the four trainers could take another step, a man called out to the group.

"Hey, you kids!" A man called. Everyone turned their attention to see a man who seemed to be a workman, walking towards them. "You young people aren't planning to visit the Chateau now, are you?" The workman asked.

"Yeah... That was the plan!" Ash answered. The workman gave an apologetic look as he explained. "Well, it's closed! You see, there was a storm that came about a week ago and took down all the power lines!" The workman explained.

"WHAT!?" The four trainers were in shock, as well as Pikachu, Monferno, Leafeon, and Piplup. "Yep! Though I do expect that we could get the power running up on today! But, there are these rumors..." The workman added.

"What rumors?" Dawn asked in question. At that, the workman let out a ghastly look, frightening the group and their Pokémon. "The rumors of a ghost roaming in the empty halls of the Chateau!" The workman bellowed.

Everyone shook in fright, while Hikaru tried to resist the fear that was coming out of him. The workman continued the ghastly tone, explaining about the rumored ghost. "They're alive, with shadows that seems that they're mourning: Give me more gateau!" The workman yelled.

Once the rumor explanation was done, the workman went back to normal, laughing in a bit. "Of course... That's just a silly, old rumor! Take it easy!" The workman laughed as he walked off, leaving the Chateau entranceway.

As he was gone, Brock frowned, folding his arms in thought. "Hm... That gateau is so good, even the ghosts can't get enough of it..." Brock stated. The Twinleaf couple sweat dropped as Dawn just shrugged it away with a sigh.

"That's silly!" Dawn scoffed. "Lup!" Piplup agreed. "Well, let's just be cautious... Because it might be true, after all..." Hikaru teased, as he glanced at Dawn with a grin, who blinked, before she pouted.

"D-Don't scare me like that! Geez..." Dawn pouted as she turned away, with her Water Type starter sweat dropping. For Ash, he was still persistent to try the Old Gateau for himself. He turned to the Old Chateau with a grin.

"Well, since we came all this way, we might as well have some, too!" Ash declared. "Pikachu!" Pikachu agreed, smiling. "That's true... But, do you think anyone could be in there?" Hikaru asked, scratching his head.

"Mon..." "Feon." Monferno and Leafeon responded with shrugs and shakes of their head. "Pikachu..." "Pip Piplup..." Pikachu and Piplup were also reluctant to believe that anyone could in a building that's closed right now.

Despite of the unanswered the question, the four trainers and their four Pokémon headed towards the Chateau as they looked around. The entranceway had a garden, which seemed pretty. But, the place seemed to be quiet.

Too quiet, to be exact. "Uh, hello? Is anybody around here?" Ash called. "Pikachu?" Pikachu called along. There was no answer until Hikaru blinked as he looked around. "Did you guys hear something?" Hikaru asked.

"Hear what?" Brock asked. "I thought I heard something coming from the Chateau." Hikaru explained, confused. "Mon..." Monferno was unsure whether to believe that anyone could be inside. Ash bit his lips as he looked around.

"Hello!? Is anybody around here!?" Ash cried again. But, to his dismay, no answer came. All was silence and a blow of wind. Dawn sighed, feeling disappointed. "I guess they really are closed..." Dawn sighed sadly.

"That means we all just made a long trip just for nothing..." Brock stated, frowning. "Man... And I'm really hungry, too..." Ash groaned. "Pika..." Pikachu groaned along, sounding as if he was really hungry as well.

But suddenly, before Hikaru could scold Ash, the chateau doors opened, opening with a creak. That caught the group's attention as they peeked inside, while walking towards the large doors. Inside seemed to be dark and empty.

"If... nobody was here... Then, who opened the door?" Brock asked. Ash gulped and made his guess. "You don't think that it was a ghost, don't you?" Ash asked. "Don't... be silly!" Dawn stuttered a bit.

"First, a sound coming from the Chateau, and now this? I'm starting to believe that ghost rumors now..." Hikaru grunted. Leafeon shrunk back a little, feeling a little frightened for hearing about ghosts.

One of her fears were ghost stories and Ghost Type Pokémon. And she didn't like places that was dark as well. "Leafe..." Leafeon whimpered as she took a step back. "Mon..." Even Monferno seemed a bit worried about the rumors.

"It... It could have been the wind!" Ash assured nervously. But to his honesty, he felt frightened for a bit now. Just then, Pikachu blinked, seeing something. The figure was headed downstairs as Pikachu followed after it.

The group grew surprised with the Electric Type suddenly going inside as the Kanto trainer tried to call for his partner. "H-Huh? Pikachu, wait!" Ash called. But Pikachu was already gone, headed downstairs.

"Monferno, try to follow Pikachu!" Hikaru called. The Playful Pokémon nodded, and got off of his human brother's shoulder. He ran after his Electric Type friend, calling for him. "Mon! Monferno!" Monferno called.

As the Fire Type followed Pikachu down the stairs, he saw the Electric Type looking around. There seemed to be nothing around except the electrical generator, which seemed to be shut down. "Mon?" Monferno called.

Pikachu turned in surprise as the Playful Pokémon walked towards him. "Mon! Monferno..." Monferno replied, telling Pikachu of what he ran into an old building for. But, before Pikachu could answer, the others followed, too!

"Hey, Pikachu!" Ash cried. The two starters turned to see Ash, Hikaru, Dawn, and Brock, along with Piplup and Leafeon. "You can't just run into a building like that!" Ash scolded. Pikachu shook his head and tried to explain his reason.

"Pika! Pikachu Pi!" Pikachu explained. He formed into a small microwave form, trying to explain of who he was following. "Did you see something in there?" Ash asked, while Hikaru folded his arms in thought.

"Why else would he go inside so suddenly? Clearly, something must've been moving." Hikaru reminded. "Pika Pi." Pikachu agreed, nodding his head. Just then, there was a small noise, causing the group to turn to the generator.

In front of the generator was a small microwave, catching everyone's surprise. They walked over, checking it out. "What's that?" Ash asked. "A microwave..." Brock answered, but confused at the same time.

"But, what's it doing here?" Dawn asked, curious. "You don't suppose this was the figure that Pikachu saw?" Hikaru asked, sweat dropping. Thinking that a microwave could move by itself sounded ridiculous, but possible with a Pokémon.

Monferno blinked curiously at the microwave as Pikachu pushed a bit several times. "Be careful! Don't break it!" Ash warned. The Kanto trainer then looked up as Hikaru saw as well. "Is that... A generator?" Hikaru asked.

"Of course! It must be used to give electricity when the power goes out..." Brock pointed out. The four trainers, Piplup, and Leafeon all walked to the backup generator, inspecting it, while Monferno and Pikachu checked the microwave.

"Pika...?" Pikachu asked as he opened the microwave. He peeked inside, but unknown to him, the microwave began to glow! Monferno gasped as he tried to pull Pikachu out.

But, he was too late to pull as the microwave turned into a spirit microwave, closing on Pikachu! The Electric Type yelped as he unleashed a Thunderbolt, zapping towards the generator.

Everyone yelled in surprise as they stepped back, causing the Thunderbolt to hit the generator. Pikachu shrieked as he fell back to the ground, caught by Monferno in his arms. The Fire Type was still shocked of what happened just now.

"Ah! Pikachu!" "Monferno!?" Ash and Hikaru called. Everyone ran over to the two starters as the two boys helped their Pokémon up. "Pikachu, are you alright? What happened there?" Ash asked, worried.

Pikachu shook his head before he angrily pointed at the now electrified microwave. Monferno pointed at the small microwave as well, blaming it for trapping Pikachu. But to their surprise, the spirit microwave was back to normal!

It all seemed to be just a normal microwave now which was zapped. As both Monferno and Pikachu were confused of what could've happened to the spirit, the generator rolled in, giving the Chateau some electricity.

The lights went on, causing the group to be relieved. "Wow, look! The power is back on!" Dawn exclaimed. Suddenly, an intercom went on, welcoming the visitors who seems to have visited the Old Chateau.

"Welcome to the Old Chateau!" The intercom announced. It continued on as Brock pointed it out. "Sounds like it kicked in when the power went back on..." Brock guessed. "Well, let's hope that it's no longer closed now..." Hikaru hoped.

"Attention! Anyone in trying their hand on making this hotel's famous world Old Gateau, please come by to the Gateau Corner!" The intercom announced. The mentioning of the gateau left Ash, Hikaru, and Dawn eager.

"Wow! We can make the Gateau ourselves!" Ash exclaimed. "Great! Once the making is done, then we can give it a try!" "Mon! Monferno!" "Leaf Leafeon!" Both Monferno and Leafeon seemed eager to try the Gateau as well.

Brock thought it over, recalling one thing that the Chateau had. "Hm... If anyone's got the recipe, they do... Great! Let's do it!" Brock agreed. So, with that said, the four trainers headed for the Gateau Corner.

Monferno, Pikachu, Leafeon, and Piplup were all interested in trying the Old Gateau as they all secretly licked their lips (Piplup: beak) in eagerness. Soon, they arrived at the large doors where the Corner could be.

Ash opened it up, and wide. By the looks of the kitchen, they were all in awe to see the kitchen so fancy. "Gateau Corner, wow! What a kitchen!" Brock complimented in amazement.

"Well then, Old Gateau, here we come!" Hikaru teased, giving a smirk. Monferno smirked in agreement while Lesfeon gave a small nod, expecting a small treat after the big wait.

To be continued...

Hikaru's Team:

Monferno: (M): (Flamethrower, Mach Punch, Flame Wheel, Close Combat)

Luxray: (F): (Thunder Fang, Discharge, Iron Tail, Hidden Power)

Dragonair: (M): (Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail, Thunder Wave, Safeguard)

Buizel: (M): (Ice Beam, Aqua Jet, Razor Wind, Water Gun)

Togepi: (F): (AncientPower, Attract, Metronome, Protect)

Leafeon: (F): (Magical Leaf, Shadow Ball, Synthesis, Leaf Blade)

With Prof. Rowan:

Gardevoir: (F): (Psychic, Magical Leaf, Thunderbolt, Teleport)

Next chapters:

Chapter 2: VS Rotom! The Electric Prankster!

Chapter 3: Luxray and Piloswine! Big Problems!

Chapter 4: A Friendship School!? A New Bond!

Chapter 5: Byron VS Roark! Father VS Son!

Chapter 6: A Fossil Battle! Father and Son!

Next chapter preview:

Brock: WOW! They have their own ingredients to make the gateau! They're begging us to make some!

Ash: Alright! If that's the case, we could go for some training... Ah... AHH! What is that thing!? It's chasing us!

Dawn: Time for our Contest training! Now... Huh!? What the... EEEK! That fan... It's chasing us!?

Hikaru: I guess I can see why this place is so abandoned... It's like old and deserted... Hm? Wha- AHH! Out of my way!

Dawn: What are those things chasing us? And what do they want!?

Ash: That reminds me... Brock could be in danger! He's still on the first floor, where the kitchen is!