Ash's Story (Part 6: Unova)

Chapter 21

We're now riding on the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel, and we really like the view. Alice and I are sharing the same car and she asks, "So this is where you battled Hilda and took her Tepig?"

"Yes, I revealed to her that I'm the king of Team Plasma and I also wanted her to know what Tepig really wants. It sure brings back some memories..." I say.

Just then, we get another call from Yancy, and with Alice by my side, I decide to answer it. "Hello?"

"Hi... Is this Ash?" Yancy asks.

"I am, so?" I ask.

"Wow, so you're a boy, Ash? It's a little annoying that we can't see each other, right? Just so you know... I'm a girl. Tee hee." I look to see Alice staring at me, I know if I make a wrong move our relationship is ruined.

"Relax, Ash. You're already having a harem, and I'm sure there are still more girls who want to be with you, like Lisia..." Alice says.

Then we decide to talk about our hobbies, and she says, "So Pokemon Battling is your hobby, Ash? I see. That sounds kind of fun. Maybe I should take it up, too."

"So you're not a trainer?" I ask.

"Well, I am, but, I seldom do battles." Then we also decide to talk about the Pokemon, and she says, "Really? So you like every type of Pokémon? Many of them are cute aren't they? Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

After she ends, Alice says, "You know, I really want to see this Yancy in person."

"Me too." I say with a nod as the Ferris Wheel ride is ending. However, just as we head to the Big Stadium, we find Hugh facing some Team Plasma grunts.

"Hold it! What are you guys up to here anyway!" Hugh demands.

"Nothing... We're just standing here. So what did we do to you that you're bothering us with questions?"

"You didn't do anything. Not to me, at least... But I can never forgive Pokémon thieves like you! Just to let you know... You're about to feel my rage!"

"Yeesh.. Trainers sure are unruly these days. Is that it? You're mistaking your Pokemon's strength for your own? I couldn't care less about a runt like you, but I don't like being messed with!"

It is then Hugh notice us and says, "Ash! Cover me!"

We battle the grunts and defeat their Pokemon, they are surprised to find that they've lost. "You've got to be kidding! And I bullied it so much over the last two years to toughen it up, too!"

"We give up! I can't believe we lost to kids! Just because you're strong, I'll tell you this...We, Team Plasma, are searching for something... When we find it, that's when our secret weapon will be able to use its true power! Farewell!"

After they run away, Hugh says, "Five years ago... Team Plasma stole my little sister's Purrloin. It had been given to her as a present. I was only a little kid... I couldn't do anything... So... So that's why I have to get stronger!"

We widen our eyes, a Purrloin who was stolen 5 years ago? That means he really has suffered. Hugh says, "Good work! I knew you had good instincts! Well then... Listen up! You fill up that Pokédex. Keep getting stronger and stronger, and back me up! I'll be counting on you from here on out, too!"

Then he leaves, Eve says, "If someone stole a cute dark type like Purrloin, I'll also be mad as well."

"That sure is something..." I frown.

We then head east to Route 16, considering that we heard from Elesa that the Driftveil Bridge needs some fixing because of Team Rocket. We decide to do some Pokemon capturing and Pokemon Training, and we find two Pokemon having a strong rivalry with each other: A Gothita and a Solosis.