Pokémon Journeys: A Star and A Wish

Shiny New Friend!

Sora: The story of the Ogre is an old one. Probably dates back before my great grandfather was born. The story goes, a young man and his ogre friend come to Mossui Town, but everyone was afraid of them, so they weren't allowed in the towns of Kitakami. After some time, a group of Pokémon made Kitakami home. Suddenly, the ogre went into a wild rage, came down from the mountain, and attacked the three Pokémon. The three, known as the Loyal Three, protected Mossui Town, but were killed in battle, and the ogre was chased away. Not many people see it these days, but everyone says to stay inside at night, or else the ogre, if it sees you, will come and attack you. But it won't attack if you wear a mask.

Lyric: That's so...vague? Why did these Loyal Three come to Kitakami? And why would this ogre just come down and attack them?

Sora: I dunno, honestly. I never really bought the story myself. But nobody cares to listen to the other side, so I never tired to defend the ogre.

Lyric: Huh... I guess it's just a myth, then?

Sora: Nah, it's a legit event that happened here. There's even a monument of the Loyal Three just past Nan and Pop's orchard.

Lyric: Weird... Anyway, probably not gonna see it, so let's just forget about that for a while!

Sora: Good call.

As Sora and Lyric go around Kitakami, they take many pictures of Kitakami, ate some delicious food, slept, and then some more sightseeing.

Lyric: Hey, while we're here, why don't we go around and catch some new Pokémon?!

Sora: Haha. Sure, I'm down.

The two would make their way to the Paradise Barrens, where Lyric would catch a Gligar, and Sora would catch an Aipom. Just as they were about to head back to the orchard, Lyric turns his head back to the Barrens, staring out into the distance.

Sora: What's up?

Lyric: It feels like someone is following us...

Sora: You think it's that collector...?

Lyric: Probably...

Lyric slowly lets out his newly caught Gligar, and lets him soar into the air to catch anyone following them from a distance as they walked. And in just a few minutes of walking, Gligar comes down and reports that there was someone following behind them. Lyric gestured to Sora that he should go back to the orchard alone, and he would deal with this stalker. He complied, and went on ahead as Lyric stood out in the open.

Lyric: Hey. How long are you gonna follow me?

As Lyric turned around, the Collector's Weavile leaps out of the bushes, aiming to slash open Lyric's bag, for some reason. The small male leaps forward and rolls, sending out Gaia again. He lets out a loud roar as a second Weavile pops out of the bushes and nabs Lyric's bag, then rushes away.

Lyric: HEY!! Get back here!

Lyric gives chase, but was unable to catch up. He did end up following it to its Collector trainer, as he starts to dig through the star's bag.

Collector: Where is it...?! WHERE IS IT?!

Lyric: Where is what?

Collector: The Applin! Where is it?!

Lyric: I let it go?

Collector: What?! You mean you just let it go?! Do you know how rare that is?!

Lyric: Yeah, I know. I just don't care.

Collector: Grr...! Weavile!

He calls as his two Pokémon, as they get into battle stance.

Lyric: You're so done for this time...! Go Gaia!

Lyric only had Gaia on him at the moment, as the Collector was holding the rest of his team hostage.

Collector: Both of you, use Ice Punch!

Lyric: Brace yourself, and use Stone Edge!

Collector: Jump!

As Gaia slammed his foot on the ground, causing sharp rocks to burst from the ground. Sadly, the attack doesn't connect, as the two enemies leap into the air and swing their ice imbued fists into Gaia's face from both sides.

Lyric: Shake it off and use Brick Break!

Gaia roars again, pushing the two opponents away as he lunges forward to chop at one of the two. But they both dash away, and starts to use Double Team, making it harder to hit them, and confusing Gaia. Not afflicting the Confusion status, but making both Pokémon harder to hit.

Lyric: Coward, keeping me from using my other partners...! And you call yourself a Trainer?!

Collector: No, I don't! I call myself a Collector! Ahahahahahahaha!

Lyric: Ugh...! Gaia, use Stomping Tantrum!

Gaia starts to slam its feet into the earth, sending rocks flying everywhere and hitting the two opponent Pokémon.

Collector: Ice Shard, both of you!

Both Weavile grin and create chunks of jagged ice, and fling them at Gaia. But before he could be hit, a sudden flurry of seeds flies forward, knocking the ice chunk off course and away from Gaia.

Collector: What...?!

Lyric: Now's your chance! Stone Edge!

Gaia slams his foot against the ground, launching rocks from the earth that knocks into the two Weavile, which were then sent flying into the Collector, and one more Stone Edge sent them all flying like Team Rocket.

Once Lyric had secured his bag, he turns and sees the small Applin was back, and coming over to him again.

Lyric: Hehe. Hey, thanks for helping me out there. Was probably going to be a pretty long battle if you didn't come by.

The small wyrm makes a happy expression, and jumps for joy upon being praised. It starts to inch its way over to him, and hops in front of Lyric.

Lyric: Huh? Did you want to come with me?

The Applin jumps again, as if confirming his question.

Lyric: Hehehe! Well okay then. Let's use...this.

Lyric pulls out a Premier Ball, and taps the Applin's head gently, capturing it immediately.

Lyric: Welcome to the team, Applin!

Once that was done, Lyric skips his way back to the apple orchard.

Sora: There you are. I was just about to go back for you.

Lyric: Hey, don't worry. I know how to take care of myself. And I even made a new friend.

Lyric shows off his new partner with a cocky smile, as his new Shiny Applin takes a prideful stance as well.

Sora: Well I'll be... That's a nice little guy you got. I'd love to gawk at it more, but it's dinner time. Come inside and get some food.

Lyric: Sweet! I am so ready for this!

With the Collector gone and out of Kitakami from Lyric and Gaia, he and Sora could finally enjoy their vacation. Once dinner was eaten, it was straight to the showers and then to bed from there.