13.Ash's Rikoto Story

Chapter 43 Sea Adventures

Using the Cable Car from the top of the mountain, Ash, Alice, Mark, and Delia finally return to Docking Port. However, they're surprised to find the place much darker than when they first arrived. Delia checks her watch and says, "Strange, it's only noon... why is it so dark all of a sudden?"

"I don't know," Ash replies, puzzled. Spotting a nearby trainer, they ask him what's happening. The trainer explains that aliens are attacking and have headed to the container yard, leaving the group even more confused.

Just then, they hear a familiar voice. "Mother!" Turning around, they see Elena, Alex, and Electra approaching. Delia is surprised to see her eldest daughter and asks, "Why are you here?"

"We heard the news about aliens and came as fast as we could," Alex explains.

"And we heard that you got your fifth badge from Amber—congratulations, Ash," Electra adds with a smile.

"Thanks," Ash replies. After a brief greeting, the group sets out to investigate the trouble at Docking Port. When they reach the container yard, they see three alien-like Pokémon attacking the boxes, apparently after the batteries for their energy.

"Are they aliens or robots?" Elena asks, trying to make sense of what she's seeing.

"Or perhaps... they're Pokémon," Delia says, recognizing the creatures. "They're known as Psystric."

"I've heard stories about Psystric, but this is the first time I'm seeing one. We have to stop them from destroying everything," Elena says, determined.

"I agree," Delia nods. Electra and Alex quickly send out Signileaf and Eclipser, each taking on one of the Psystric. Ash sends out Mewtwo to battle the third one. After intense battles, they manage to capture the Psystric, and the sky gradually returns to normal.

"Wow, they sure made a mess," Elena says, surveying the damage. "I mean, look at this place... it's going to be tough to clean up."

"I agree," Alice says, scanning the Pokémon with her Pokédex.

Psystric, the Polarized Pokémon. Psychic and Electric Type. Psystric is an artificially created Pokémon, but no one has come forward claiming to be its creator yet. Rumors say that it was created by aliens.

After helping clean up the mess, the group bids farewell to Elena, Alex, and Electra before heading to the port, where they find Captain Sammy.

"Oh, you got the keys! Thanks," Sammy says gratefully. "Now, as I promised, I can take you to Route 9, which leads to Waytide City."

Ash and the others thank the captain as they board the ship. After a short while, the ship sets sail, and they are on their way to Waytide City.

While sailing along Route 8, Ash, Alice, Mark, and Delia enjoy the serene beauty of the ocean. Alice gazes out at the water and says, "The sea sure is beautiful."

"I know," Ash agrees, smiling as he watches the waves. Then, they spot some Dolphin Pokémon swimming playfully around the ship. Excited, Ash turns to Pikachu, "Pikachu, why don't you go play with those Pokémon?"

He also sends out Budcherp to join Pikachu in the air. The Pokémon have a lot of fun, flying and swimming together. Suddenly, in the midst of their play, Budcherp begins to glow and evolves right before their eyes.

"That's so cool!" Alice exclaims. "It evolved!"

"Yeah, it's a Budsoar now," Ash says proudly. Just then, one of the Dolphin Pokémon jumps into the air, signaling to Ash. Understanding the Pokémon's intent, Ash quickly captures it before it falls back into the water.