Ash's Story (Part 6: Unova)

Chapter 16

As we continue on the road, we find a trainer who wants to battle me. "The name's Stephan! My journey has just begun, but I'll battle anybody. So wanna have a battle?"

I say, "Sure, I accept your challenge, Stefan!"

"The name's Stephan, but whatever..." Then he uses a Blitzle to battle. I'm prepared to send out Krokorok but Dewott pops out again.

"You want to battle?" I ask with confusion. "I know you have your two Scalchops..."

Stephan asks, "You're going to use a Water-type even though you're aware that I'm using an Electric-type? Are you selling me short? I guess I have to mop the floor with you!"

Then we have the battle and it is thanks to his Scalchop that Dewott manages to deflect the attacks. However, the problem is that Dewott can't aim his Aqua Jet normally.

"Good power but zero control..." Iris says.

"I think someone didn't follow the recipe." Cilan says.

"Go figure..." Stephan mutters.

And after more moves, Dewott's Scalchops are sent flying off into the distance. "Dewott! Where are you going?" I ask.

"Looks like it is a forfeit for me." Stephan says.

"Time out, I'm going to get Dewott back!" I say.

We're searching for Dewott, we find him depressed by the missing Scalchops. When I ask Alice about Stephan's situation, she says that we can have a rematch the next day. We try to make substitutes, but none of them works.

It is then Eve suggests that we try enhancing Dewott's offense instead of defense, and also increase the speed as well. The concern for me is that we don't have the time to accomplish the task in one day.

The next day, we're battling Stephan again, this time Dewott manages to learn a new move Water Pledge, which finally defeats Blitzle.

Stephan says, "That was a great battle, Ash."

"Thanks, Stepan. It's great."

"I keep trying to tell you my name's Stephan! But I guess whatever still applies. You two are strong, but I'm going to become even stronger." Stephan says. "When I do, we'll battle once more."

And it's thanks to Axew and Absol that Dewott's Scalchops are back, but Dewott is already tired.

After we're done, we also encounter one of my Pokemon when I was N: A Darumaka. He reveals that his friend Darmanitan has already captured by another trainer, it is quite sad to know, but I'm happy to have him back on my team.

Darumaka: The Zen Charm Pokemon: Fire Type. When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.

We also decide to explore the area and capture some new Pokemon, I also capture a Trubbish and a Minccino in the area.

Trubbish: The Trash Bag Pokemon: Poison Type. The combination of garbage bags and industrial waste caused the chemical reaction that created this Pokémon.

Minccino: The Chinchilla Pokemon: Normal Type. They greet one another by rubbing each other with their tails, which are always kept well-groomed and clean.

We also meet up with a maid who can imitate the cry of one of our party members. After we identify the Pokemon, she gives us each a Poke Toy as a reward.

As we take a break, Axew tries to warn us that my egg is about to hatch. I say, "Wow... it is going to hatch!"

"I can't wait to see what kind of Pokemon it is..." Alice says.