Chapter 118: Loot
~Third POV~
[Johto Region, Later, Ruins of Alph]
Exiting out of the Ruins of Alph Azure was assisting as one of the explorer members spoke out happily, "Okay, that's everyone!"
Bugsy smiled, seeing that the situation, saving his friends, was handled as he said to both Gold and Azure, "Thanks for helping. I couldn't save them without you both. And we found the Unown! An epic discovery with you capturing them!"
Azure simply nodded as Bugsy continued to rant in an excited tone, seeing the Champion. He began to rant happily, "We still don't know its exact nature of the Unown, but our study of them has just begun! What was once just a ruin can become a place of study – "
Gold raised his hands, leaving, seeing his done his job in a nonchalant tone, "Okay, Bugsy! I get it! I get it! Now I've got to get back to my missions! So I'll see ya!"
Both Gold and Bugsy departed as he went off on his journey. Bugsy turned to Azure as he thought curiously, 'But that still leaves me with the issue of him. He took some of the treasure from the Ruins of Alph, and I must ask if he could turn them in, but…'
While Bugsy was checking on Azure, he was checking on his Pokémon's Status as they had newly evolved. He contemplated reading their current levels.
|Name: Skarmory (Armor Bird Pokémon)
|Type: Steel/Flying
|Level: 32
|Gender: Female
|Held Item: [Metal Coat]
|Ability: Keen Eye
|Nature: Impish
|Moves: Leer, Peck, Fury Attack, Metal Claw, Agility, Wing Attack, Slash, Swift, Air Cutter, Feint, Spikes, Whirlwind, Payback, Toxic, Iron Head, Taunt (TM), Stealth Rocks (TM), Protect (TM), Tailwind (TM), Fly (HM), Steel Wing (IM), Roost (EM) (0 Moves left to learn)
|Name: Larvitar (Rock Skin Pokémon)
|Type: Rock/Ground
|Level: 28
|Gender: Male
|Held Item: [Muscle Band]
|Ability: Guts
|Nature: Adamant
|Moves: Screech, Headbutt [A][S], Rock Throw [A][S], Tera Blast [A][S], Sandstorm, Crunch [A][S], Rock Slide [A][S], Stomping Tantrum [A][S], Outrage [A][S], Smack Down, Dragon Dance (TM), Earth Power [A][S] (IM), Stone Edge [A][S] (IM), Ancient Power [A][S] (EM) (1 Moves left to learn)
|Name: Misdreavus (Screech Pokémon)
|Type: Ghost
|Level: 28
|Gender: Female
|Held Item: [Wise Glasses]
|Ability: Levitate
|Nature: Timid
|Moves: Screech, Psychic [A][S], Confusion [A][S], Tera Blast [A][S], Hypnosis, Shadow Sneak [A][S], Confuse Ray, Mean Look, Shadow Ball [A][S], Energy Ball [A][S], Thunderbolt [A][S], Phantom Force [A][S], Dark Pulse [A][S], Hex [A][S], Nightmare (TM), Will-O-Wisp (TM), Ominous Wind [A][S] (EM) (0 Moves Left to learn)
|Name: Houndoom (Dark Pokémon)
|Type: Dark/Fire
|Level: 25
|Gender: Female
|Held Item: [Charcoal]
|Ability: Flash Fire
|Nature: Hasty
|Moves: Ember [A][S], Leer, Howl, Smog, Roar, Crunch, Flamethrower [A][S], Odor Sleuth, Dark Pulse, Incinerate, Beat Up, Nasty Plot (EM) (5 Moves left to learn)
|Name: Quagsire (Water Fish Pokémon)
|Type: Water/Ground
|Level: 23
|Gender: Male
|Held Item: [Mystic Water]
|Ability: Water Absorb
|Nature: Relaxed
|Moves: Tail Whip, Water Gun [A][S], Mud Sport, Mud Shot [A][S], Slam, Rain Dance, Haze, Mist, Yawn, Ice Punch (TM), Surf (HM), Recover (EM) (5 Moves left to learn)
|Name: Flaaffy (Wool Pokémon)
|Type: Electric
|Level: 18
|Gender: Female
|Held Item: [Magnet]
|Ability: Static
|Nature: Modest
|Moves: Growl, Tackle, Thunder Shock, Thunder Wave, Cotton Spore, Charge, Flash (HM), Electric Terrain (EM) (3 Moves left to learn)
Azure smirked as he thought, placing a hand over his chin, thinking of a training strategy to effectively train his team, 'Hmm… they're progressing well. The battle with the Unown pushed them. But they need to learn a decent move set, as I have Skarmory down. Perhaps I should get my main team from Prof. Oak's Lab.'
As he considers his options, Bugsy interrupts his thoughts as he says calmly, "Sorry to bother you, but can I ask a question?"
Blinking Pikachu gazed at Bugsy, and Eevee peeked out of his spatial backpack. Azure turned, facing Bugsy as he continued grabbing his attention, "Sorry to ask, but is it possible if you could hand over the items for the Exploration Club?"
Hearing this, Azure brought the items that his Unown collected from the Secret Chamber for Bugsy to see as he checks each one out in a calm tone, "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that's not possible. I'll be keeping these on my person. And I'm also handing the Unown to Prof. Oak for his research."
[Item: Helix Fossil
Rarity Item: S
Type: Fossil
Description: A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It might be a piece of a seashell. Can be regenerated into an Omanyte.]
[Item: Dome Fossil
Rarity Item: S
Type: Fossil
Description: A fossil from a prehistoric Pokémon that once lived in the sea. It could be a shell or carapace. Can be regenerated into a Kabuto.]
[Item: Old Amber
Rarity Item: S
Type: Fossil
Description: A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of a prehistoric Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint. Can be regenerated into Aerodactyl.]
[Item: Black Augurite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: A glassy black stone that produces a sharp cutting edge when split. It's loved by a certain Pokémon. When used on a Scyther will evolve into a Kleavor.]
[Item: Peat Block
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: A block of muddy material that can be used as fuel for burning when it is dried. It's loved by a certain Pokémon. When used on a Ursaring during a full moon, it evolves into Ursaluna.]
[Item: Electirizer
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: A box packed with a tremendous amount of electric energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon. Causes Electabuzz to evolve into Electivire upon contact.]
[Item: Magmarizer
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: A box packed with a tremendous amount of magma energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon. Causes Magmar to evolve into Magmortar upon contact.]
[Item: Protector
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: A protective item of some sort. It is extremely stiff and heavy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon. Causes Rhydon to evolve into Rhyperior upon contact.]
[Item: Razor Claw x3
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: An item to be held by a Pokémon. This sharply hooked claw boosts the critical-hit ratio of the holder's moves by +1 Stage. Causes Johtonian Sneasel to evolve into Weavile at night, and Hisuian Sneasel to evolve into Sneasler during the day.]
[Item: Razor Fang x2
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: An item to be held by a Pokémon. This sharply hooked fang may cause the target to flinch whenever the holder successfully inflicts damage on them with an attack by 10%. Razor Fang causes Gligar to evolve into Gliscor when used during the night.]
[Item: Reaper Cloth
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: A cloth imbued with horrifyingly strong spiritual energy. It's loved by a certain Pokémon. Reaper Cloth simply needs to be used on Dusclops to trigger the Evolution into Dusknoir.]
[Item: King's Rock x3
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It may cause the target to flinch whenever the holder successfully inflicts damage on them with an attack by 10%. Causes Poliwhirl to evolve into Politoed and Slowpoke to evolve into Slowking upon contact.]
[Item: Steelixite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: It is an item to be held by a Steelix. This item helps the Steelix species to Mega Evolve with the assistance of a Trainer holding the Key Stone.]
[Item: Audinite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: It is an item to be held by an Audino. This item helps the Audino species to Mega Evolve with the assistance of a Trainer holding the Key Stone.]
[Item: Lopunnite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: It is an item to be held by a Lopunny. This item helps the Lopunny species to Mega Evolve with the assistance of a Trainer holding the Key Stone.]
[Item: Garchompite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: It is an item to be held by a Garchomp. This item helps the Garchomp species to Mega Evolve with the assistance of a Trainer holding the Key Stone.]
[Item: Medichamite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: It is an item to be held by a Medicham. This item helps the Medicham species to Mega Evolve with the assistance of a Trainer holding the Key Stone.]
[Item: Galladite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: It is an item to be held by a Gallade. This item helps the Gallade species to Mega Evolve with the assistance of a Trainer holding the Key Stone.]
[Item: Pinsirite
Rarity Item: S
Type: Held Item
Description: It is an item to be held by a Pinsir. This item helps the Pinsir species to Mega Evolve with the assistance of a Trainer holding the Key Stone.]
Hearing his response, Bugsy sighed helplessly, shaking his head. But that was when Azure asked that he had gotten his attention, "That Gold boy said your name is Bugsy, right? I was hoping to ask you for a Gym Battle if possible, as the one in Violet City currently lacks a Gym Leader."
Blinking at this, Bugsy sheepishly rubs his head, pointing at his friends as he says in a friendly tone, "Haha… sure. But you see, I'm with the Exploration Club now, and with the presence of Unown, we'll be busy. But if you can wait for me at Azalea Town in a few days, I'll have your challenge."
*Pop*
Smiling, Azure nodded as he hurled his Poke Ball, bringing Skarmory at the ready in a happy tone, "If that's the case, I can wait. I'll be waiting for you at Azalea Town, Bugsy. Let's go, girl, our first stop."
*Fwp*
Riding on top of her back, Skarmory flapped her wings as she cried out, "Skarrr!"
*Fwp*
Flapping her steel wings, she began to take flight. Pikachu was over Azure's shoulder, and Eevee was snugly in his hoodie, waiting for the trip to be over.
It was at that moment that Azure picked up his Arc Phone. He made a call as it began to ring…
*RING*
The call went through as the screen showed Daisy Oak. He smiled as Daisy asked curiously, seeing the background, taking care of the Pokémon at Oak's Lab, "Sup! Azure! Glad to see you're okay in Johto, how's it been?"
Azure chuckled as the two made small talk. As they talked, Azure asked curiously over his Arc Phone his question, "Say Daisy, is it possible for you to get my Pokémon. And I mean, possibly all of them to Azalea Town by chance? I'll need them to train my new team, if possible, learning new moves."
Listening over Daisy frowned lightly as she helplessly sighed, replying, "Sigh… yeah, I can. But wouldn't it be easier for them to learn from you, Mr. Move Tutor?"
Azure chuckled, hearing that as he shook his head, explaining in a serious tone, catching her attention, "Hahaha… if only it were that easy. But recently, I've been encountering signs of Team Rocket in Johto. I figured I'd need my Pokémon to adjust to the changes happening around here. And…"
Turning his serious tone playful, he revealed big news that made Daisy freeze in place as he shared the news, "I've managed to capture 28 Unown. Each one is a different letter of the alphabet with an exclamation mark and a question mark. With Smauel busy, I figured handing them over to you would be best, as you get my Pokémon."
Daisy smirked, hearing this as she replied happily, over-grabbing a Poke Ball from her belt in a cheerful tone, "Oh! Now that's something worthwhile! I'll go ahead and grab your Pokémon right away."
*Beep*
Ending the call, Azure smiled at this as he looked at Pikachu and Eevee with a sly expression as he responded neutrally, "We're just friends. No need to make that face unless you want to be in your Poke Balls for the remainder of your flight."
Pikachu and Eevee both turned away. But they could slyly smirk, snickering much to Azure's frustration, sighing helplessly.
Shaking his head, activating the Map App on his Arc Phone, he calmly mutters, gazing at the open sky ahead, "Since I have the extra time and ahead of Gold, I'll get my GS Ball from Kurt. I have the time to make them in use."
*Fwp*
Flapping her wings, Skarmory followed Azure's instructions on where Azalea Town is located. In the process, Azure smiled, wanting his team to meet his new one from the Johto region to learn from their seniors.
Taking the time, he pulled out a book from his Sub-Space. The book was titled 'Secret Earth Arts' as he muttered to himself, "I'm so glad I got this book from the Viridian City Gym. Not like anyone goes there anymore after collecting Giovanni's training method on Ground types effectively, and finding it while being hidden wasn't hard. Now then… how to effectively train the Water/Ground Type Quagsire…"
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[Johto Region, Meanwhile, Route 32]
At that same moment, the Team Rocket Elite Trio, Ken, Al, and Harry, managed to escape the Ruins of Alph into Route 32. As the three were panting, Al muttered, "I'm not gonna fight that guy no – Eh?! A transmission?!"
*Pip*
While they were trying to figure out what to do next, they were contacted by their current leader, who berated them for failing again in a cold tone, "You screwed up again?!! Did I mistake gathering you clowns back together?! Well!!"
*Gulp*
They nervously gulped, swallowing their saliva as Al replied nervously, "N-No, sir! We're honored to have you as our new leader! It's just… that Champion is interfering with us. One of the guys who dismantled Team Rocket is here in Johto! Azure Sky!"
The new Boss of Team Rocket, Masked Man, paused, hearing this. From the other end of the transmitter, said in a cold tone, "The Ninth Champion… ignore him. Try being worthy of me. Got it?"
*Beep*
The transmission ended as the trio sighed a breath of relief. They could only continue to work hard as they clenched their fist, yelling out loud, "Next time we'll beat you, Azure Sky! MARK OUR WORDS!!!"
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A/N: Reach the goal of 150 PS to get a Bonus Chapter