13.Ash's Rikoto Story

Chapter 39 Route 6

After arriving at Docking Port, Ash, Alice, Mark, and Delia decide to take a well-deserved rest at the Pokémon Center. Once they've settled in, they head up to the quest floor, where they encounter a worker standing by one of the tables.

"Hey there!" the worker greets them with a friendly smile. "My name's Kirk. I'm a worker from Jewel Mine. I love my job, but during breaks, there's nothing I enjoy more than drinking some Baawool Milk... But my stock has run out. If you could bring me 5 Baawool Milk, I'll give you a Pokémon as a reward."

"Baawool Milk...?" Alice repeats, her brow furrowing in confusion. "Where can we get some Baawool Milk?"

Delia steps in, offering some insight. "Baawool Milk used to be available at the Battle Café in Coralite Town, but I think I have some stored at the castle."

With that, Delia heads off to retrieve the milk, leaving Ash and Alice to explore the quest floor further. They move to the next table, where a young girl is waiting, looking anxious.

"Hey!" the girl exclaims as they approach. "I'm waiting for a Trainer who can help me. I have a Weedsea, but while I was training it, it ran away because it saw a Shrubsea—its favorite Pokémon. I think it's in love with Shrubsea... Can you help me find my Weedsea?"

Mark, feeling sympathetic, immediately nods. "Sure, we'll help out."

"I've heard that Weedsea often live on beaches," the girl suggests, her eyes bright with hope.

Taking her lead, Ash, Alice, Mark, and the girl head to the nearby beach. After some searching, they spot the Weedsea nestled among the sand and gently coax it back. The girl beams with joy as she rushes to her Pokémon.

"Oh! That's my Weedsea! Thank you so much! You're awesome Trainers!" she exclaims, clearly relieved. To show her gratitude, she hands Ash a Big Root. "Take this for your efforts. It boosts HP-stealing moves so they restore even more health."

With the quest completed, the group returns to the Pokémon Center, where Delia has just arrived with five bottles of Baawool Milk in hand.

"Oh, WOW! You got the Baawool Milk!" Kirk, the worker, says excitedly as he spots the bottles. "Can I have it now?"

Delia nods with a smile. "Of course, you can have all of them. We don't need that much."

"Thank you so much!" Kirk replies gratefully. "As promised, here's the Pokémon I mentioned. I don't have the time to train it properly, so I'd feel better knowing it's in good hands."

To everyone's surprise, the Pokémon Kirk offers is a Feva. Since Ash already has a Feva and Delia was the one who provided the Baawool Milk, Ash decides to let his mother take care of the little one.

"Why don't you keep it, Mom?" Ash suggests with a smile. "You're the one who gave the milk, after all."

Delia smiles warmly, accepting the Pokémon. "Thank you, Ash. I'll make sure to take good care of it."

To celebrate the long and challenging journey across the Battle Bridge, Ash decides to let out Dracubat for some well-deserved fun. As soon as Dracubat is released, it swoops down towards Ash, trying to mimic a playful glide. Ash catches the mischievous Pokémon mid-air and chuckles, "Did Gliscor teach you that trick?"

Dracubat struggles playfully in Ash's grip, trying to break free but without success. Ash gently places him back on the ground, a smile on his face. "I have something for you, Dracubat," Ash says, reaching into his bag. "Since it's nighttime, I think you're ready to evolve with this item."

Ash pulls out a Razor Fang and hands it to Dracubat. The Pokémon takes it eagerly, and soon after, begins to glow brightly, evolving into its final form.