Pokèmon X Flame Quest

Takin on a challenge I play through Pokémon X blind with only one type of Pokémon. Fire Types. Can it be done or will I fail. Who knows but the story is happening so check it out.

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Countdown to Destruction Part 3

As the light fades I can see that the tree is gone. I was confused. I never pressed the button but soon my confusion turned to shock as behind me stood a marvelous stag. It’s horns had multicoloured tips and way it stood was graceful. I instantly knew what was standing in front of me. The tree had come to life. Xerneas stood in front of me in all is glory. It seems his power has been restored. He stared at me and I at it. I could feel what it wanted. A Battle!

A battle with the legendary Xerneas. This was amazing as the room disappeared as we entered a space created by Xerneas. I fought alongside Blaziken for this fight. But started with a quick ball. I wanted to test out Xerneas strength. True to a legendary he was not fazed. So we battled our hardest. Once Blaziken had him weakened I used an Ultra Ball. I was surprised when Xerneas accepted the capture. I was expecting more Uktra balls to be used but none the less I was happy. I felt my strength had been acknowledged.

After capturing Xerneas I kept him with me instead of sending to the box. I sent Blaziken to the box for some rest. As I knew what was coming. Serena and Shauna return and are impressed that I caught Xerneas. As if on cue Lysandre came in. He was angry that Xerneas has chosen to rely on me. He demands I return him but I refuse. Lysandre says I given him no choice. He will battle me. Using Mega Evolution.

I was shocked that Lysandre head the power of mega but I had no choice left. This is why I kept Xerneas. So he could help make Lysandre see sense through a battle. Mienshao and Honchkrow proved no match for Xerneas but Pyroar gave him trouble even KOing him. But real trouble came from Mega Gyrados. He was defeating my team. Rotom got him down a bit but because Gyrados was now Mega Gyrados his power was higher. In end I gave Lysandre a taste of true Mega Evolution with Mega Charizard ending this battle and Lysandre’s ambitions.

Defeated he knew it was over. Without the power of Xerneas he couldn’t power the weapon. Any power there was in the weapon gone when Xerneas awakened. His dreams shattered in front of him. A beautiful world gone. Serena, Shauna and myself try to talk to him about how world is beautiful. Sure some ugliness in wars and such but it’s not so bad. Lysandre refusing to accept this tries to have the last laugh. The weapon still has some power from Xerneas. He will use this power to give us eternal life. That way we can witness the ugliness of the world forever. He activated the weapon but there is still time to it launches the attack. The three of us use this time to escape.

Outside safely we see the weapon go off destroying itself in the process. Whatever happened to Lysandre and Team Flare is unknown. But thankfully we escaped. Outside we meet Trevor and Tierno as well as Dexio and Siba who are still pretending to be masked heroes. We all reflect on what happens when Shauna says she wants to restart her journey where we left off. At Anistar City. We all agree with that and make off in our own directions. I visit the Pokemon Centre and get Talonflame out. With him I fly back to Anistar City.<\p>

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Countdown to Destruction Part 2

With the ultimate weapon activated in Geosenge Town I have to go there as soon as possible. While on the way there I pass the Battle Chateau. I decide to spend a little time there to train up Rotom. With Lysander with a Gyrados I need Rotom to be ready to take it out.

While training there I meet Viola. She challenges me to a rematch. I beat her to prove I was indeed worthy of the Bug badge. After training around bit more I feel Rotom is ready and head to Geosenge Town. But Team Flare members are blocking the entrance. So I head back to Cyllage City and get Flametalon to help me with Fly.

After flying into Geosenge town I head in the direction where that Team Flare Grunt went earlier in my journey. As I was going there a Team Flare Grunt stopped me. He challenged me to a battle with Manectric, Scrafty and Golbat. He fails to stop me and I pass through and get to the stone structure. As I get there Serena meets me there. She has been filled in on everything that happened by the Masked Heroes inside the lab. She has come to help.

Team Flare Secret HQ. I never would of expected something like that being here and underground. We go forward and see quite a lot of Scientists. At end of the room I see Lysander. We talk to him. He apologises that the weapon was activated even though I deactivated it. He wants to change the world. Stop it from being destroyed by foolishness of people. When Serena asked him about the Pokemon he starts to cry. All Pokemon will die. If they still around they will be used in battles and wars.

He faces me and says he will stop me while the weapon powers up. It is no different his team. Mienshao, Gyrados, Pyroar and Honchkrow. Thanks to Rotom this battle went through smoothly. Once defeated he asks what I am protecting. A future which may get worse. I don’t care. I see the world differently. A world which can be improved if people work together with help of Pokemon.

The weapon is getting its power from the Legendary Pokemin Xerneas so Serena and I go help it and free it from its torture. As we progress to where it is being kept we run into a Team Flare Admin and Grunt. They try and stop us but we are not gonna be stopped. So we team up to stop them. The Admin and Grunt use Toxicroak and Liepard. We win easily and move on only to be stopped further ahead by another Admin and Grunt. They used Manectric and Mightyena. No problem for us and we move on.

Further ahead we are stopped again. This time it’s Shauna who stops us. She has found out what is going on and she really wants to help. She asks us if it’s ok with us. Serena says it’s ok with her and I agree as well. She is happy and promises not to get in our way. As we progress another Admin and Grunt stops us. They use Scrafty and Houndoom. No trouble with them and take them down. After them as we go ahead we find the door to Xerneas.

The door is locked we can figure out how to open it but shauna has an idea she uses invention clemont invented solve puzzles the inside room see a tree like all withered and white wonders if really legendary pokemon while wondering admins appear before us gets frightened runs off one of them chases after her. Serena worried about Shauna goes off to help her. But another admin chases after her to stop her.

I have been left with Four admins in order to stop the weapon. First Admin uses Liepard and Manectric. The second Admin uses Swalot. The first two admins were no trouble. The third Admin uses double dark with Mightyena and Houndoom. The final Admin uses Golbat. With the Admins defeated I can finally put an end to the ultimate weapon. As I reach the button I am about to press it when a bright light fills the room.

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Countdown to Destruction Part 1

Still in Anistar City I just finished watching the Holo Clip of Lysandre proclaiming the world will be destroyed by his hands. Serena wants to put a stop to it and thinks of heading to Lumiose City That is where we first met him. She heads off. I don't follow her. Well I think idea of Lumiose City is a good one but not where we first met him. No I think I know where to go. The bright red cafe he owns. Lysandre Cafe.

So I head to Pokemon Centre for a quick heal and thanks to Talonflamehe uses Fly to take me over to Lumiose City. Once there I head straight to the Cafe. This time there is nobody inside just a waiter and waitress. I talk to the waiter. Seems he is a member of Team Flare and battles me to put a stop to me. He uses a Scrafty but is defeated easily. He lets slip that a secret entrance to Lysnadre Labs is behind the bookcase in the cafe. So I head there but no way in. I talk to the waitress hoping she not silly enough to try and stop me. She is. She uses a Liepard who falls. She lets slip the password to get in. So I say the password and the doors open letting me in.

Its not long once I am inside the lab when I meet the man himself. Lysandre. He wants to test me. Wether I have the strength to stop him or to join him. It was an intense battle. Lysandre used Mienfoo first which was no trouble. But Gyrados was a pain. Fast and bulky. Took a few Pokemon to take it out. His last two Murkrow and Pyroar were not trouble and he lost. He just laughed. Saying I have the potential to stop him. So he challenges me to mer him again. First I must gain an elevator key which one of the scientists I have met before has. With that he takes the elevator and leaves. 

As I was preparing to progress a friend of mine contacted me. Dergym is a guy I know who also trying to conquer Kalos League. He was talking about how far he was and how strong his team was. When he was done boasting I was ready to hang up when he told me he heard I had trouble finding Rotom. So he had one for me. Surprised I quickly caught him a Houndour and then traded with him. Finally a counter for pesky water types. But first I headed to Professor Sycamore's lab. On second floor there were some cardboard boxes with appliances in them. I chose the oven for Rotom and he took on Fire typing. Now I had Heat Rotom for the team.

Back at Lysandre Labs in order to move about I am forced to use the movement spaces. These force to move in direction of arrow on them. Also around are warp panels. These send me from space to space. Highly annoying but in order to stop Lysandre I must move on. First up to try and stop me is a Team Flare Grunt with Swalot. Once I dispose of that Grunt I meet up with Team Flare Scientist Aliana. I first met her at the Power Plant. She decided to try and stop me again using Mightyena and Druddigon. She failed so she gave me an option. Ahead were two Warp panels. One would move me on. Another would take me back to start. I decide to take the one she has her back to. Just something about her movements making me wonder. It is correct. I don't have to restart from start.

As I move on another Team Flare Grunt decides to try and be a hero and stop me. Using a Swalot and Liepard. Unsuccessful I move on and come across a room. Prepared I run in. To my surprise I find Dexio and Sina in the  hero costumes again. Trying to pretend they don't know me they tell me they are looking for a tall guy. His relation to Team Flare is unknown however they want to put a stop to what is happening and ask me to help. Before I leave they give me some Revives.

AS I move on few Team Flare Grunts try to stop me. However I am not letting anything stop me from saving the world. The first grunt used two dark types. Liepard and Mightyena. Next Grunt decided to use Houndoom and Toxicroak. The third one used Manectric and Scrafty. I came across another room and went in. I find another pair of people I know. But this time for different reasons. I had found the Scientist Pair. Celosia and Bryony. Instead of trying to double team me they decide to fight me one on one. Celosia used Manectric and Drapion. After her defeat Bryony stepped up to try and stop me with Liepard and Bisharp. With her defeat they both decide to tell me the main details of the plan.

They tell me the stones on route 10 are the graves of Pokemon. In the past they were used to power the machine and now the power from those stones and actual Pokemon were to be used again to power the machine and make a world for Team Flare. Shocked by this I am even more determined to put a stop to Team Flare's plans.

With no sign of an Elevator Key I moved on. I had a feeling I would have to meet all the scientists before I got the key and it seems that the feeling was correct. Another Team Flare Grunt and his Golbat tried to stop me but I just brushed them aside and moved on. Another Grunt with Toxicroak and Liepard tried to get in my way but I was not having enough. I had enough. Team Flare was going down. I soon came face to face with the final Team Flare Scientist. Mable. She challenged me to a battle with Houndoom and Weavile. Defeated she gave me the elevator key believing that Lysander would put an end to my ambitions.

I get into the elevator and go down. There I meet Lysander again and the Tall Man I met briefly before. He was in a jail trapped by Lysander. Lysander tells me the story of the King who had a friend who died. He made the machine to give him life again. Then he turned the machine into a weapon to stop the warring and fighting. The King name is AZ the same as the man in prison. Lysander moves off and tells me he wait for me on lower floor. I talk to AZ and he asks me to put a stop to the Machine. So I get back in the lift and go down another level. Determined to stop Lysander once and for all.

Downstairs I find out Lysander has the key to the ultimate weapon. But he won't activate it. As I made it that far he will allow me to decide wether to activate the machine or not. But first I must defeat another scientist. Xerosic. With that Lysander leaves With Lysnader gone Xerosic challenges me to a battle. The fate of the world depended of this. Xerosic use Crobat and Malamar. No big trouble and with that I won. But there is now one more problem. I had two buttons in front of me. One activates it and the other one doesn’t. I'm not told which is which. I had to choose either Red or Blue. I decide to choose Blue over Red as Red reminds people of danger. That and also the colour Red reminded me of Team Flare.

As I press the Blue Button it deactivates the weapon. Successful I am happy. Xerosic ruins that happiness as he still activates it via remote. He forces me to watch on the screen as the Weapon activates in Geosenge Town. It is shaped as a Flower. Xerosic is ecstatic as now the weapon is powering up using the Legendary Pokemon. Xearnes..

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Prologue to Devastation

before going to next town I decide to explore Route 16. While exploring I met Roller skater Jet and Delcatty. Further along I met Pokemon Ranger Lee who had Crawdaunt and Sandslash. Hex Maniac Osanna battled me with Pumpkaboo. Another Pokemon Ranger appeared. Pokemon Ranger Bjorn battled with Sliggoo. Still confused how slime can be a dragon.

I see the sea ahead. Means I am getting close to a fishing area. But first Mysterious sisters Achlys and Eos wanted to battle. They used Alakazam and Gardevoir. Near the water I find out that this is a fishing hotspot. So I found a battle with Fisherman Finn with his two Basculins. Also there was Fisherman Seward and Whiscash. I tell you that Wishcash was a pain. Part ground and part water. Two types I hate to face due to them being so strong against Fire.

After reaching Lumiose City I decided to head back to Dendemille town. On the way I bumped into Roller Skater Olle and Manectric. Back at Dendemille Town a quick visit to Pokemon Centre and then I was off. Back on my journey and onto Route 17.

At the start of the route I met the guy from Frost Cavern and Mamoswine. It seems to progress I need to ride a Mamoswine to get through the thick snow. As I got towards the end of the route I receive a Holo clip. It was from Serena who challenges me to a battle in front of Anistar city gym.

I reach Anistar city and soon after entering I meet Professor Sycamore’s aide Sina. She tells me she is in the city on Dexio behalf. Tells me a man in town knows the legend of Xerneas. I decide I find the guy later as first I want to the gym.

I meet Serena in front of the gym. She leads off in typical fashion with Meowstic. Next out it is Absol. Next up was a new member for her team. Flareon. No major threat but next up Greninja. He is huge threat but I prevail. Serena is upset she lost again but still wishes me luck. She is a great rival and friend. Quick heal and it’s into the gym.

As I enter the gym I notice it’s a small room. Finding it weird I talk to the aide. He only told me it was a psychic gym. As I walk to the centre of the gym the room suddenly goes extremely bright. When the light fades I find myself in space on a path. I decide to follow the path and sees where it leads to. While following the path I meet Psychic Paschal with Exeggutor. Not a problem at all. Grass/Psychic meets Dark/Fire. Further along I run into Pyschic Harry with Medicham. Bit of a pain but we won.

While in the gym I remember the time and date and decide to leave. I heard rumours on this day at night Rotom appears at the lost hotel. Wanting one I decide to head there. So I head back to Route 16 and into the Lost hotel.

Soon after entering I am in a battle with Punk Guy Slater and Dunsparce. I move ahead and see a trash can. Before I can go to it Punk Guy Jacques demanded a battle with Skuntank and Crawdaunt. After the battle I check the trash can. Empty. I go on ahead and bump into Punk Girl Cecile who used two Liepards. Smashing through a wall I check another trash can. Empty as well. So I head back to Lost Hotel on route 15. I check the trash cans there but nothing. I repeat process several times.<\p>

I soon get tired of doing this. I can't seem to find a single shaking trash can so no Rotom. I decide to go back to the Gym and try again later. Back in cosmic world I meet Psychic Arthur with Reuniculus. Going further ahead I meet Hex Maniac Melanie with Gardevoir. <\p>

So far so good. Houndoom is going strong with lack of powerful Dark moves. I soon reach the end and meet Olympia. She is the gym leader and tests my worthiness for a badge. First up is Sigilyph. Taken care of quickly Slowking was next. Finally was Meowstic. Houndoom handled it all fine and won the battle for me.<\p>

As proof of my victory I gain the Psychic badge. I also gain TM04. Calm Mind. With that she sends me back to the real world. 7 badges down 1 to go. As I leave the gym Serena meets me outside. She tells me she will challenge me to daily battles at end if the journey. Before we can continue we receive a holo clip.<\p>

The holo clip is from Lysandre. He announces he is part of Team Flare and they will revive the ultimate weapon. They will remove all who not part of Team Flare. He claims that people are ruining the world and for a perfect world those type of people are not needed. With that the holo clip ends.<\p>

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A Frosty Exploration

As I pass through the gate into Dendemille town Professor Sycamore and Dexio meet me in town. We continue the conversation which we began with Lysandre and talk about Xearnes. Being a legendary Pokemon not many people have seen it. Dexio says it be fantastic if I caught it. In fact he was going to research all he can on Xearnes for me. With that they leave.

As I approach the Pokemon Centre Trevor catches up to me. What is it with the sudden appearances all of a sudden? He asks about the Professor. He wanted to show him his Pokedex. He then mentions he is going to go to Frost Cavern. Interested I decide to join him.

As we approach Frost cavern a guy with a Mamoswine warns me about something being wrong in Frost Cavern. Mamoswine is there and refuses to leave due to this trouble. I'm a little hesitant thinking what the trouble might be but I won't leave and go ahead. Inside the cavern Ace trainer Cordelia with Doublade challenged me to a battle. Easy enough but Ace trainer Neil wasn't that easy especially as his team consisted of Raichu, Golduck and Marowak. As I progressed Hiker Delmon challenged me to battle with Relicanth and Rhydon. Rhydon I expected but not Relicanth. These Hikers are getting smarter.

Talking about smarter Brains and Brawn combo Eoin and Wolf caught me exploring the cavern. Together with Hariyama and Grumpig they challenged me to a battle. Deeper inside I find Battle Girl Kensey training together with Sawk and Mienshao. I interrupt the training as I KO'd both her Pokemon. Further along Hiker Alain feeling the cold a little fought alongside his 2 Gravelers and Carbink.

As I get inside the inner part of the Cavern I notice the ghastly red suits. Team Flare. So it was not a natural danger in the cavern but Team Flare up to something. Trevor came up wondering what is going on. Grunts noticed us and challenged us to a battle each. So I took on one of the Team Flare Grunts with Golbat and Manectric. Was not expecting a Manectric. Beats my theory from before. Trevor is having trouble in his battle. It taking a long time so I leave him to it while I move on to take Team Flare out. 

I went up to the Scientist there. Earlier she had been talking about capturing Abomanow and using his energy. I had no idea what she was on about but I was not going to let her use Pokemon for evil ambitions. So I challenged Team Flare Mable to a battle. She used Houndoom. It was a quick battle leading to her defeat. After the battle Litwick appears from her Pokeball. Confused I soon find out why. She evolves into Lampent thanks to the EXP she gained thanks to the EXP Share. With their defeat in battle Team Flare abandon their plans to capture Abomasnow and leave. Trevor decides he has explored enough and gonna move on. I plan to leave but first check on Abomasnow. It gives me Abomasite. I was surprised. I was given the Mega Stone possible to make Abomasnow Mega.I guess this was his way of saying thanks for ensuring his safety.

While leaving the Cavern I bump into Black Belt Kenji and his Gurdurr. I also meet Hiker Brent with his Probopass. With all things sorted and the Mamoswine and the guy who was with it not here I head back to town to heal up to prepare to move on.

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Skater Fun

As we leave the factory we get a holo clip. It’s a News bulletin about incident at Factory. It doesn’t give much away so either nobody knows what happened or someone is intentionally holding info. Tierno, Shauna and Trevor return to the factory and we tell them what happen as well as who Team Flare are. They are surprised as what is going on. But we all decide it is best to move on for now and continue our journey. But the actions of Team Flare still occupy my mind.

I head onto Route 15. As I progress on it Hex maniac Luna battles me with Chimeco. Pokemon Ranger Dean out in the open wants to battle with his partners Watchog, Seadra and Swoobat. As I progressed Pokemon Ranger Keith appeared from the fallen leaves and battles with Gabite. Next for a battle was Pokemon Ranger Silas with Quagsire and Beartic. Beartic can be tricky if not taken care of quickly which is what I did. Quagsire is more a pain but Charizard handled it perfectly. Another Pokemon Ranger wanted to battle. Pokemon Ranger Pedro and Vileplume. No trouble at all. A double battle was next. Mysterious sisters Rune and Rime. One using ghost the other using fairy. Pokemon of choice for them were Floette and Drifblim. No problem for Houndoom and Delphox.

As I progress on my trip through route 15 I receive a Holo clip from Lysandre. He talks about Mega Evolution and using the power responsibly. I’m confused. Why is he so interested in the power of Mega Evolution and what is this world he talks about. While I think about this I walk into Fairy Tale Girl Mahalyn. She is willing to forgive my absent mindlessness as long as I battle her Dedenne and Aromatisse. I agree and soon I am moving on.

As I approach the gate to the north of me I notice a run down building. Consulting the map I find out it is the Lost Hotel. It is also a place of interest for me. So I head towards it. Before I can enter I must first battle Hex maniac Carrie and her Litwick and Duosion. Once I finished the battle I find some stairs and go down into the Lost Hotel

Once inside I notice that it isn’t as abandoned as I thought it would be. There were a few skaters inside but mostly Punks. It was the Punks who were more up for a battle. Firstly Punk Guy Sid decided to fight with Scrafty, Sharpedo and Pawniard. Simple battle. No trouble at all. Next up Punk couple Zoya and Asa decided to battle together with Garbodor and Pangoro. Gotta say the stench from Garbodor was so overwhelming I felt like I pass out a few times. Next Punk challenger was Punk girl Jeanne with her Poisonous Snakes Seviper and Arbok.

While searching the hotel I came across a Litwick. But it’s first move was Momento. A move which drains the user off all it’s HP to lower the foes Special Attack. This meant it fainted before I could try to catch it. Next one I can across I caught using a Quick Ball. But upon examining found out the ability it had was not that useful. Flash Fire. Meant when attacked with fire move just power up its fire moves. I decided to see if I could find a Litwick with more useful skill. With luck I did. It took a Bkaze Kick from Blaziken and survived. I knew I want this one and luckily she never used Momento allowing me to capture her. So Pyroar went to the box. He was great partner but time for a new strategy with Ghostly powers.

As I continued searching around the hotel I was stopped from going further. Punks said I had no style. Bothered by this I did some talking with other trainers and found out some skaters in Lumiose City held the key to meeting the boss. Only when I learnt the skills they had could I meet him. So I flew back to Lumiose City found the skaters and learnt the tricks. Once I did I returned and the Punks let me through to meet the boss.

In the past the boss was the greatest if skaters. He taught me his greatest trick. Feeling slightly cheated I left the hotel I went in to Dendemille Town.

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Factory Trouble

As I leave the gym Shauna and Trevor meet me outside gym. They tell me they are going to the Pokeball factory. Interested I told them I come along once I gotten my Pokemon healed. So they tell me they meet me there.

After visiting the Pokemon Centre I head to the Pokeball Factory. Once I get there I notice a Team Member standing guard. I instantly knew something was up. I notice Shauna and Trevor and go up to them. They are upset they not being let in. Shauna says she is gonna try asking again. Before I can say anything she is gone. Trevor decides to go with her. As they go Serena and Tierno appear. They wondering what is going on. Before I can tell them Shauna and Trevor run past us. They are running away with the Team Flare grunt running after them. Tierno goes after them to make sure they are ok.

Serena recognises the uniform the Grunt was wearing and suggests we take a look inside factory to try and figure out what Team Flare are up to. As we enter we instantly run into another Grunt who is annoyed we managed to get in. I reached for a Pokeball but Serena stops me. She tells me she take care of this one. I need to find out what’s happening.

Team Flare grunts were scattered across the place. Only way to get around was to ride conveyor belts. This was because route to the main office was blocked by a Grunt who refused to move after Toxicroak was defeated in battle. While trying to get to the office another Grunt with a Mightyena and Golbat tried to stop me but was unable to. I saw a room in the distance. Curious I headed there. Just before I get ther another Grunt with Scraggy and Mightyena stopped me. Well stopped me for a battle which they lost.

Inside the room were the employees. As the factory is machine run not many people work there why Team Flare managed to take over the place. One employee asked me to stop them by using a button. The button will reverse the conveyor belts allowing me to get to the main office. I agree and head off

With the button pressed it was easy to get to the office. I thought about fetching Serena but I knew she was not weak enough to lose to these Grunts and that she catch up eventually. As I got near one more Grunt appeared challenging me to a battle with hopes of stopping me. The Grunt used a Swalot which was easy to take down. With that Grunt out of the way I walked on to the office

Inside the office I find three Team Flare members trying to convince the Facyory manager to work for them. But he refuses. That is when I make my presence known. One of them stepped up to take me on. He was a Team Flare Admin and he had Scraggy and Houndoom. I took care of him but then the other two stepped up. Looked like I was about to enter a Double battle when Serena barged in. She wanted in on this and asked if we could team up again. I didn’t mind. More the better I believe. With that Serena and I took on Team Flare Scientists Celosia and Bryony v Serena. The Scientists called out Manectric and Liepard but stood no chance against Meowstic and Delphox. With their defeat they retreated.

The factory manager was pleased we helped him out. He didn’t know what Team Flare was up to but didn’t want any part of their plans. As a reward we both got a Master ball and a Big Nugget. Still unsure what is going on we left the factory. One thing I did know was that something big was going on. I was not originally part of it but now I’m in the middle of it and I was gonna see it through.

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A Fairy Tale Battle

Laverre city. Looks like a peaceful place to be. The clothes store didn’t anything I liked so I moved on. While exploring I found the gym. It was built into a giant tree. Seriously what is it with trees?

I enter the gym to find it looks like a huge doll house. To get to the leader of this Fairy Gym I need to navigate a teleporter maze. I didn’t mind. Sounded like fun. In first room after using a teleporter met Furisode girl Kali. She used Dedenne and Azumarril. This battle took longer then I liked. I felt like I needed some extra training so I left the gym and flew back to Battle Chateau to do some training.

I be honest here. I spent a long time here. So long it take hours just to talk about my many battles. So I skip that but after battling for a long time I finally got a new rank. I became a Marquis. So after becoming a Marquis I met few interesting trainers who were new to me.

Marchioness Amelie used a Wailord, that Pokemon is freaking huge and goes into a small ball, and Kanghaskhan. Nice battles. Wailord obviously a pain but he went down. Another was Marquis Grisognono with Yanmega and Pangoro. No trouble here. One trainer I love to fight more often is Marchioness Fiona. She had great taste in Pokemon as she used not one but two Audino. At that level the EXP was amazing. Marchioness Amandine showed off her Leafeon and Avalugg while Marquis Caen battled with Sigilyph and Glaceon. Finally Marquis Arran with Accelgor and Aerodactyl.

Running out of trainers in Chateau I went back to Route 14 to train. Luckily it wasn’t raining this time. While exploring I found a side route which I took and met Fairy Tale Girl Imogen and true to her name she used Fairy Types. She had a Floette and Slurpuff.

Having done a ton a training I decided to head back and take on the Laverre City Gym again and this time meet and defeat the leader. Though finding the leader was easier said then done. With many teleporters it was easy to get lost but at least it gave me a chance to battle the Furisode Girls.

Furisode Girl Linnea and Aromatisse stopped me on route to a teleporter to battle but couldn’t stop me for long. Next to stop me was Furisode Girl Blossom who used Klefki, Granbull and Kirlia. I had totally forgot that Granbull was reclassed as a pure Fairy no longer normal. So Blaziken was a bit annoyed at me. While trying to figure out the way to the leader Furisode Girl Katherine and Slurpuff decided to help me by trying to stop me completely. Wasn’t gonna happen.

Finally I has navigated my way to the final room. The Leaders room. Here I met Leader Valerie. She looked kinda strange in her clothing but I was not gonna let that distract me from what I had to do. Which was to beat her for badge number 6. First up was Mawille. Easy enough start. Mawille still had its steel typing when it was classed as fairy. So easy pickings. Next up was Sylveon. The recently discovered evolution for Eevee. It was still a mystery to me how Eevee evolved into Sylveon but I knew it was tough. I what was a tough battle Sylveon fell. Finally it was a surprise. Mr Mime. I never knew he was classed as fairy. But has he kept psychic class no trouble.

After a great battle it was over. Another gym had been taken down. As proof of victory I was given the Fairy Badge. I was also given a TM. Took me a while before I found out it was TM99 Dazzling Gleam as Vakerie had forgotten. With that I left thinking on where to go next.

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Battling in the Rain

As soon as I leave gym my Holo Receiver goes off. I get a Holo clip from the professor. He wants to meet me at Lysandre cafe. As I go there it seems to be the cafe the Team Flare member was talking about. Gotta be a coincidence right.

When I get inside I see Lysandre and the Professor who both congratulate me on gaining Mega Evolution. We talk about an ancient legend of a Pokemon who gave life to the world and one who took it from the world. Lysandre is a descendent of royalty and says he is a person who wnats to give to the world. He also gives me a Kings Rock. I try get more info from people from cafe and they talking about membership and how team flare is cool. I'm getting a bad feeling about this. Before I could think on it anymore I receive another holo clip. It's from Trevor. He tells me everyone is meeting up on route 14.

On Route 14 I meet Trevor and Serena. While we wait for Tierno and Shauna Trevor challenges me to his style of battle. A Pokedex battle. Again I beat him. After that Serena challenges me to her style of battle. A Pokemon Battle. There is a change to her team. With Meowstic and Absol is now Greninja. Her starter's fully evolved form. He was a pain thanks to Water Shuriken but in end we win. Once the battle ends Shauna arrives saying that it was a great battle. Us two bring the best out of each other. Once Tierno arrives Shauna suggestswe head to a scary house. Serena passes as she wants to spend more time with her Pokemon. As she leaves the other three go ahead of me.

As I start to enter the swamp area of the route the weather changes and it starts to rain. Just not what I needed. The weather to be like this giving any water moves a boost in power. Hopefully I can avoid trainers.

That is what I hoped but it didn't last long as I soon ran into Pokemon Ranger Melina. Luckily no water types in sight as she had an Arbok and a female Pyroar. Next up was Pokemon Ranger Nash who had some weird Pokemon called Goomy. No idea what it is but heard it was a dragon type. Weird looking dragon. Further along the route I met Hex Maniac Anina who used Litwick and Haunter. Was happy to see Litwick. Meant I was getting close to where I be able to get one for myself.

Pokemon Ranger Reed was not a big help. Severely hurting my Pokemon with Poliwhirl but when it came to  Loudred and Fraxure my team retaliated. While moving along a girl gave me TM06 Toxic. As I got near the next town Shauna came to get me and went into the scary house with Tierno and Trevor. Inside a gentleman told us what was supposed to be a scary story. But I didn't find it scary so left without giving a tip. WIth that I left everyone to do their own thing as I entered Laverre City.

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A Shocking Showdown

Lumiose city. To think it wasn't that long ago since I was last here. At that time I met the Professor for the first time and received Charmader who is now a mighty Charizard. It's not long before my reminiscing is put to an end by Shauna. She catches up with me. Apparently when she heard the gate to Lumiose City via Route 13 was open again she decided to come back. She saw me and rushed to catch up to me. <\p>

It seems main reason she is in town is because the lights on the tower are being switched on again. She invites me to watch tower light up. I had nothing better to do at moment so I took her up on the offer.<\p>

On the way to the tower I noticed a Team Flare member standing in front of a red cafe. I confront him but he just talks about coffee from that place being good. Unsure if they are up to something I just leave it and head to the tower.<\p>

When I reach the tower I am amazed at its size. Then something catches my eye. The gym leader symbol was in front of the tower. I was amazed. This huge tower was actually the Lumiose City Gym. In front of it I meet Clemont. He is Lumiose City gym leader and a friend of Shauna. After he finishes lighting up the tower his sister who is also Shauna's friend invited me in to challenge the gym.<\p>

After Shauna wishes me luck I enter the Gym. As I enter I find out its an electric type gym. Inside it was not what I expected. It was made into a quiz show. Bonnie introduces herself as the quiz master. In order to fight the gym leader I would need to answer a serious of questions correctly. So when I answer I pick a lift with the answer number on it. Before I enter the lift I must battle a trainer.<\p>

On first question I must battle Schoolboy Finnian and his Dedenne. Once I beat him I get in the elevator and find out the answer is correct so I move on. I could get answers wrong and gain more exp but without a truly strong Pokemon against Electric types I decide to move on to the leader as quick as possible. On next question I battle Rising star Estel with her Raichu. Again I got a Right Answer.

On the next question I battle Ace trainer Mathis and his Lanturn. I find out afterwards that I got the Wrong answer. I was tricked by the visual. Looked like one Pokemon but was a different one. So I am force to battle Ace Trainer Rico and  Ampharos in order to progress. This time I do have the Right answer. Next up is Poke fan Lydie and Plusle. No mistakes this time. WIth only 3rd floor giving me trouble I make it to the top. Where Gym Leader Clemont and Bonnie are waiting for me.

Bonnie isn't there to battle just witness what she hopes is her Brother's victory. Clemont uses Emolga, Magneton and Heliolisk. Emolga gave Houndoom trouble but once Delphox removed Emolga it was plain sailing for Blaziken who took care of rest. Emolga was a threat to Blaziken due to its Flying typing. But Magneton being steel couldn't handle fire well. Burn on Heliolisk after a Blaze Kick ensured victory. With that I am rewarded the Voltage Badge. Also after Bonnie explains the TM not giving her brother the chance to talk I get Get TM24. Thunderbolt.

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Power Trip

As I leave the gym my Holo Reciever gets a Holo clip from Lysander. He talks about how I should think what is best for the world. Confused at what he is on about I just head to the Pokemon Centre for a quick heal and then go to the Gate for Route 13.

While in the gate I bump into the Professor aides Dexio and Sina. I find out they are on their way to the power plant. While I am there they upgrade my Pokèdex to include mountain Kalos Pokemon. With that I move on to Route 13.

As I progress on I find out the route has heavy winds. Also the Pokemon are underground and they pop up to attack. Apparently this is due to the power not leaving the power plant. As I get near the zen trance to the Power plant I run into a Team Flare Grunt who used Houndoom and Golbat. Is this combo of Pokemon the standard for most of the Grunts? I seen many of the Grunts with those Pokemon.

After the battle the Grunt is looking around the area for something. Apparently he dropped power plant pass. Without it he couldn’t get in to the Power Plant. I take advantage of having a dowsing machine and start searching for it. Wasn’t long before I found it and used it to gain access to the Plant.

Inside Kalos Power Plant Team Flare were upto something. It was up to me to discover what and to put an end to it. But the Grunts didn't make life easy. All through out the power plants Grunts layed in wait hoping to stop me from foiling their plans again.

In the entrance area were two grunts. One of them used a Scraggy and  Croagunk  while the other used a Croagunk and Golbat. I feel sorry for these Pokemon. Being forced to fight for evil intentions. Inside the main Power Plant a Grunt challenged me to a fight using Mightyena. After losing being poor sport refused to move from where they were standing. So to get behind them I would need to go the long way round. Doing so I face more Grunts. One one Scraggy and Golbat another used Mightyena. Next one took me by surprise. She was a cheerleader supporting Team Flare with cheers. She tried stopping me with Swalot but failed. Next Grunt used Liepard and Swalot while next one and which proved to be final Grunt used Croagunk, Scraggy and Liepard. It seems just having a Psychic type, flying type and fighting type is enough to deal with them so far.

Once I reached the area behind the first grunt I found some stairs. At the top of these stairs were the guys in charge of this operation. They were talking about storing enough power for some sort of device. I couldn't get more information as they spotted me. First the Admin took me on with Houndoom but lost. In what I found weird the Admin was answering to the Scientist. When the Admin lost she took me on. Scientist Aliana with Mightyena. She lost as well. After that in a panic but still calm Team Flare left the area.

Now I have seen A few weird things on my journey but what I saw next had to be weirdest. The Professor's aides Dexio and Shina arrived but wearing long scarves and masks. They pretended not to know me so I decided to play along. Seems like they too were after Team Flare. As a reward for stopping them they gave me some full restores and then left. WIth the Power Plant restored to normal I too left.

Back on Route 13 and just outside Lumiose City I see a tall guy. He talks about a flower pokemon. One that has been given eternal life. With that he leaves. I had no idea what he was on about but I just continued through the gate to Lumiose City.

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Someone know the number of the Squirtle Squad?

After defeating Serena I head into the Gym. WIth this city being on a port I expected a water gym. What waited for me inside was not what I expected. When I entered it was so green. Plenty of grass, plants and right in the middle of the gym was a giant tree. This was not looking water type but grass type. I couldn't believe it. I was sure it was a trick until I talked to the aide. He told me that it was indeed a grass type gym.

< p>I wax planning to just confirm what type of gym it was but now I planned to go through it and win. To get to the leader it was simple. I had to climb to the top of the tree. Simple enough. But some areas I had to swing on a vine. No need to worry. The vines were secure and there were nets underneath.<\p>

While climbing the tree I met Pokemon Ranger Chaise. Now I'm sure they not supposed to battle with Pokemon. But oh well this one does and used a Simisage. While climbing more I found Pokemon ranger Maurice who used Ferroseed, Lombre and Carnivine. Next up to battle was Pokemon ranger Brooke who used Roselia and Wormadam. Nearing the top I found Pokemon ranger Twiggy with her Gloom and Exeggutor.

I finally reached the top. In his own little room within the tree he waited. Gym Leader Ramos. He grew the tree and designed it for the gym himself. He sent out Jumpluff out first. I had Delphox out for the Leader and his Mystical Fire. So next out was Gogoat. He survived the Mystical Fire attack and tried to knock out Delphox with Bulldoze. But was unsuccessful and fell after the next attack. Finally he sent out Weepinbell. Once Weepinbell fell it was over. I won with ease.

Ramos congratulated me on my win and gave me the Plant badge. Like all leaders before him he gave me a TM. TM86 Grass Knot. With that I leave hoping I not caused too much damage with my team of fire.<\p>

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An Unfriendly Route

Coming out of the gate Route 12 I saw quite a bit of water. But what was ahead of me I did not expect. I saw that to continue I need to get across the water. But I had no water types which could use surf. Which meant I would need to catch a water type. But after talking a Guy near the start of route saved me a lot of time. It seems that he wants to give a Lapras who saved his life a chance to explore and travel. So he gives me Lapras. That was an unexpected thing to happen and I am happy for it. So after teaching Lapras Surf I moved on. It wasn't a long surf just a short journey but it did contain a trainer swimming around. Swimmer Male Alessandro challenged me to a battle with Qwilfish and Binacle. Being water types I was nervous as of course being a Fire User but it went smoothly.

Once I was on dry land Backpacker Joren didn't waste time on issuing a challenge with his Linoone. After taking care of that I find out I can't move on. The route ends but there is a Snifoo riding ranch. So I take a little ride and I realise there is a gap in the fence. So I get off the Snifoo and jump over the fence. This allows me to continue on my journey to Coumarine City. Pokemon Breeder Amala wanted a battle with her Seviper and Miltank.

Further along the route Youngster Aidan challenged me with Yanma, Whiripede and Mothim. Taken down fairly easily I move on and I find Pokemon Breeder Foster with a Zangoose and Taurus. As I continued the land started to end and huge amounts of water was appearing. But before me and Lapras went surfing again we found Fisherman Murray and his team of 6 Magikarps. Now we had to go surfing which meant more water types to battle.

On the water I met Swimmer Male Kieran who came at me with Remoraid, Skrelp and Wailmer. Wailmer was a little bit of a pain but we got through it.  Little further down Swimmer Female Romy and her Slowpoke challenged me to a fight. Taking the route north thinking I had to go that way I continued surfing. On the water there were small areas of land. On one of them a guy noticed I had earned the right for Mega Evolution and gave me  Ampharosite. As the name says its a Mega Stone for Ampharos. 

While exploring the area more trying to find my way to the city I found Fisherman Ewan with his Clauncher and Carvanha. Along the way I find a small cave known as the Sea Spirit's Den. WIth nothing inside I decided to leave. After surfing around for a while Litleo gained enough exoerience to evolve into Pyroar. Getting sick and tired of being lost I looked at the map and found out I took a wrong turn after battling Romy. So I get back to her take the right turn I finally end up at Coumarine City.

Soon after I reach the city I get a Holo Clip. It was from Serena. After our battle in Shalour City she wants a rematch and challenges me to a battle in front of the gym. So I needed to get ready. Firstly I needed to go to the Pokemon Centre to heal up before I can take her on. As I go in search of the Pokemon Centre and the Gym I talk to a fisherman who gives me a good rod. I also find out while talking to people that to get to the Pokemon Centre and the gym I would need take the monorail to the other side of town. As I enter the station I find Professor Sycamore and Diantha. The Proffessor gives me the Fly HM. As the professor leaves Diantha has a small chat with me. She challenges me to a battle next time we meet.

After riding the monorail. I find the Pokemon Centre and heal up my team. After a grueling journey I would like to rest them for a while but I would like to take a look inside the gym first. See what I am dealing with. Though with the journey and this place being a port I had a bad feeling about it. As I reach the gym there is no sign of Serena. But she soon appears apologising for being late. She really wants to see the power of Mega Evolution but the decision to show it is up to me. Her team hasn't changed from last time. Meowstic, Forgadier and Absol. Houndoom took care of Meowstic while Blaziken took care of Absol. As for Frgoadier Mega Charizard took care of her. With that Serena lost. She was disappointed again that she lost but wished me luck for my upcoming gym battle. WIth that she left as I prepared to take a look at the Gym.

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GO MEGA!

I needed to prepare for my Mega Fight with Korrina but I didn’t have a Pokemon which could evolve to Mega. But I had two potential Pokemon. Combusken and Charmeleon. First I had to get them to evolve. I decided that I get those two and Braixen to all evolve at the same time. But wild Pokemon battles would take too long. Thats when I remembered I had another option.

Back at the Battle Chateau I found myself a few new trainers who would be willing to take me on. So I started operation Starter evolution. First up was Countess Adele who had a Shelgon and Magcargo. Next was Viscount Tolkowsky and Axew. It was a good start. But I needed more. So Earl Glen who used Dedenne and Staravia and Earl Royan who had Haunter and Vanillish.

I was making progress. Charmeleon was almost there. Next would be Braxien and then I can get EXP share on to get the trio to evolve. Viscount Ardmore helped by battling me with his Espurr. Baroness Maryline and Ledyba. All was well. I was starting to think it might be possible. Charmeleon was in right level. Braxien was battling his hardest as well.

Baroness Maelys tried to throw me off pace with his Spoink but no such luck. Countess Mira thought she could end my unbeaten streak with Sandshrew and Skarmory but couldn’t. Countess Anita stood no chance with Ledian and Mr Mime. Baroness Camille has battled me few times before and was looking for retribution with her Bidoof but couldn’t get it. Finally Countess Elaine and Lairon were up and were defeated but my three Pokemon were not prepared. They still needed at least one more battle.

I had run out of opponents in Battle Chateau so headed to Route 10 thinking wild Pokemon would have to do. Battled a few before coming across Psychic Sayid. He had a Meditite and Kirlia. After the battle Charmeleon, Braixen and Combusken were ready. But as a surprise it appeared Fletchinder was also ready.

All 4 of them evolved in front of me. Charmeleon evolved into Charizard, Braixen evolved into Delphox. Combusken into Blaziken. and Fletchinder evolved into Talonflame. It was a great sight. I couldn’t believe it. Now I was ready. With that I headed back. To Tower of Mastery.

I climbed the tower to the top. I thought there be few trainers who would test my ability but only one person tried to stop me. But it seems the Rumble Badge acts as proof of my ability. So at the top I see Korrina. Enjoying the view with her Lucarios. I have to admit it was a beautiful sight. It seems its a tradition. Trainers who gain the power of Mega Evolution were to get the Mega Ring from top of tower. It was a reminder to always set you goals as high as the sky. With that Korrina gives me the Mega Ring. It is in style of a bracelet so it goes on my left wrist for easy use.

I get ready. The next battle is important. I felt at the gym she held back as she never used either Lucario. While in thought Lucario comes up next to me, It seems he wants to fight with me against Korrina. She is shocked. To think he would have a stronger bond with me then her. She didn’t mind and asked me if I would like to battle her with Lucario. Both Lucario’s had Lucarinite. That would allow them to Mega Evolve. Not in my style to use a none Fire Pokemon but I can’t say no. Its not everyday you get to battle alongside a Gym Leader’s Pokemon. So it was official. Successor Korrina and Mega Lucario vs Me and Mega Lucario. It was a shockingly close and quick battle. In the end we were successful.

In another surprise Korrina Lucario joins me suggested that I take Lucario with me. He seems attached to me. I agreed. He fought well and maybe when I am able to use other Pokemon he be a great partner. With everything done in town I take one last look. A lot had happened. I found out the secrets of Mega Evolution, I battled Serena who was a talented trainer, I had my gym battle and won, I gained the Power of Mega Evolution and I made a new friend. As I turn to leave Serena catches up to me. She gives me surf. She says it will be handy for travelling across water. She leaves and heads back to town as I move onwards.

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Earn The Power

After being in Shalour City for the night I had not seen anyone else so I decided to go exploring around the city. Get some information. In one of the houses I met a scientist who gave me an eviolute. I also got a Soothe Bell from a lady in another house and then stardusts from a woman.

After exploring the city a bit Tierno and Trevor found me. They tell me that the Mega Evolution Guru is in Tower of Mastery. But before we head there Trevor challenges me to a Pokèdex battle. He wanted to see who have seen more Pokemon. An unusual battle but I won. Tierno decides he wants to give me an Intriguing Stone he was given. With that I go ahead to the tower of mastery.

Inside the Tower of mastery right in the centre of it. However it didn’t look like a normal Lucario. I was curious if that was how Lucario looked after Mega Evolution. On the statue was a door. I enter the door and inside I find a man inside and beside him was Korrina. Soon Trevor and Tierno catch up. We find out the man inside is the Mega Evolution Guru.

The master notices the Intriguing stone and tells me it is a normal stone. While waiting for Shauna and Serena to arrive Korrina comes up to me for a chat. She tells me that Lucario is in his Pokeball but she can tell he is happy I made it. There is a noise outside so she goes to check it out. Trevor ever curious asked who Korrina is. We are told she is his granddaughter as well as the gym leader. We then head outsides where we find Shauna and Serena.

Once everyone was there we were told about Mega Evolution. It’s an evolutionary stage for those who were thought to not be able to evolve any further. For it take place a stone is needed. Also a mega ring is needed for the trainer to activate it. Now there is one ring available. He is willing to give it to one of us. It was for us to decide who would get it. Tierno didn’t feel confident enough. Neither did Shauna and Trevor. But Serena was confident and the others felt I be good trainer for it.

Serena proposed we battled for it. Winner would get to gain the power of Mega Evolution. I agreed. So it was go time. Me vs my rival. The Battle for Mega Ring between me and Serena had begun. Serena opened up with Meowstic. I opened with Houndoom and her Beat Up ended it quick. Next up was Frogadier. Thanks to her not using any water moves Houndoom took Frogadier down leaving just Absol. The two dark types eyed each other up but Houndoom came out the victor.

Serena was disappointed that she lost but congratulated me and wished me the best in controlling the power. I was told in order to challenge Mega Evolution successor to gain the Mega Evolution power I must beat Korrina first. At the gym. So it was time. It has been a long time coming but it was finally time to end what we started on Route 5.

On the way to the gym I meet a hiker who was searching for something. He notices the intriguing stone. I exchange it for a sun stone. After a quick heal up I head to the gym. As I enter I confirm that it’s a fighting gym. Also it doubles up as a skating rink. So I get my skates on and notice a huge section in the middle is down. I also notice 4 roller skaters and no sign of Korrina.

I guessed that to face her first I would need to beat the four roller skaters. So I do just that. First up was Roller skater Dash and Heracross. Easy enough so next up was roller skater Rolanda with Sawk and Hariyama. Dang that Hariyama is big but he went down easily. Third up was Roller skater Shun who used Pancham, Throh and Machoke. Wasn’t too tough so finally it was Roller Skater Kate. She used Meditite and Mienfoo.

With all the trainers defeated the centre area appears and Korrina came down from out of nowhere. Totally different from the Korrina I’m have seen before but guess this is her public image. A hyperactive and exaggerent person. But still it was time. We get to finally settle the score. But it wasn’t the type of fight I was expecting. She started with Mienfoo who was easy to take down. Same with her Machoke. Finally she used Hawlucha. This time I was ready for it and had Fletchinder take it down quick. With that the battle was over. I won.

Even in defeat she is as exaggerent as before. She gave me the Rumble Badge as proof of my victory. She also gave me TM98. Power up punch. Afterwards she told me to meet her at the top of Tower of Mastery. She apologised as she doesn’t want me thinking she is making me run over the place. There I will get the Mega Ring. At that moment I saw the Korrina I had met on Route 5 and agreed to meet her there. She also told me she wanted one more battle. This time a battle between those who have mastered Mega Evolution.

She leaves and heads to the tower. I started getting a feeling that I had just met the Successor. But I wasn’t ready to meet her. In order to meet Korrina and have this dream match I went off to get the missing piece of the equation. A Pokemon to go Mega.

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Onwards towards a new power

With my team reunited I start heading towards Route 11. Not long onto the route I meet Psychic Emanuel. He had Solosis and Sigalyph. Moving on I find Battle girl Geraldine training herself and Mienfoo. Big switch up between the two trainers but oh well.

As I moved on I suddenly heard my Holo Caster go off. I get it out and find out that I have a message from the Professor. Apparently there is someone in Shalour City known as the Mega Evolution Guru. He knows quite a bit about Mega Evolution. He says I should meet up with the others and go meet him.

Surprised at this news I now had another reason to get to Shalour City. A battle at the gym and now the Mega Evolution Guru. I set off with even more energy and meet with Brains and Brawn Frank and Sly. Not sure who sent out who but a Machoke and Mr Mime were sent out. Nothing I couldn’t handle.

The route ends and a cave appears. Reflection Cave. Name suits it well. Some of the rocks in wall so smooth they are mirrors. So even when trainers are not facing you they can see you thanks to the mirror walls. Backpacker Lane saw me try to get past and challenged me to a battle using his linoone. After him I saw Battle girl Hedvig training herself. Boy do I regret facing her. Her Throh wasn't that bad. It was Hawlucha which gave me trouble. KO'd half my team and almost took Combusken out. Luckily his speed boost eant he was the faster one in the end.

So after an trek back to the Pokemon Centre I meet Ace trainer Monique with Doduo, Helitoptile and Granbull. Up ahead this nice lady healed up my team. If only she was around earlier in the cave. Oh well moving on I found a tourist who ditched her boyfriend to explore the cave. Tourist Monami and Nidorina. As I progressed through the cave Tierno comes up to me. Seems he still isn't that good at Pokemon battles, so he gives me TM70 Flash. To help keep Pokemon at bay. Ok I take it. Doubt I use it but still. So moving one I meet Black belt Igor with Sawk and Psychic Franz with Chimeco and Golett.

After moving on some more I see this guy bawling his eyes out. He still manages to battle me. Tourist Haruto with a Nidorino. I instantly figured out he must be Tourist Monami boyfriend. After the battle I tried to tell him where his girlfriend was but he was too busy bawling his eyes out I just moved on. Lucky he didn't. If he did he would of met Honeymooners Yuu & Ami. I'm sure his tears would flood the cave then. Anyway the Honeymooners challenged me to a double battle with Vespiquen and Combee. With that sorted easily I meet Ace trainer Emil who had an Absol and Pinsir. FInally with the exit in sight Hiker Dunstan challenged me to a battle with Sandile and Diggersby. I gotta say Diggersby freaked me out.

As I left the cave I was greeted with the fantastic sight of being in Shalour city. I headed to the Pokemon centre to rest y Pokemon and wait for the rest of the gang to come by. Finally the secret of Mega Evolution and my upcoming rematch with Korrina and Lucario. This time it would be for a badge.

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Rise of Nobility

Seeing as my team is slightly weaker then my main two I decided its best to raise them up before heading to Shalour Ciyy. On Route 10 I bumped into Tourist Tomoko. She had a Drifloon, Hippotas and Pachirisu. After that I took on wild Pokemon.

On Route 8 while taking on wild Pokemon Houndour evolves into Houndoom. With that I continue on my travels finding a good area to train.

While passing through Route 7 I pass by the Battle Chateau. Curious I go in. Inside were trainers of noble rankings. Each of them were not given their title just because of their battle prowess but also for some it was because of their social standings.

Inside straightaway I notice Baron Evran. He had a Budew. No match for me and my team of Fire Pokemon. While looking round I found Baroness Camille and her Bidoof. Next was Baroness Renee and Scatterbug. Some of these trainers were under estimating me so was feeling good overcoming these challenges.

In one of the rooms I met Baron Marseille who had a Clauncher. Soon I heard new Baron had entered. I went looking for him and found Baron Lyon instead. He used a Ralts against me. With Houndoom it was easy. Another new Baron entered and found hi easily. Baron Denis and he used Riolu. Fletchlinder handled him with ease. Nearby I found Baron Moray and he used a Fletchling. Finally I found the first new Baron. Baron Herisson. He used a Horsea. It didn't get to do much damage and it ended quick. As I had beaten all available trainers there I went to leave. But the maid of the Chateau stopped me briefly. She wanted to thank me for my visit, and to congratulate me on becoming a Viscount. This allows me to battle stronger trainers.

Afterwards I headed back towards Geosenge Town taking on few wild Pokemon including Hawlucha. That bird is one pain in the ass. Takes a powerful flying move or maybe rock move to take it down. Something I didn't have at the time. So once I made it back to Geosenge Town I looked over my TMS and found Aerial Ace among them. Taught that to Fletchinder.

After a while I headed back to the Battle Chateau. Now as a Viscount I expected a few good battles I wasn't disappointed. Viscountess Regine and Dwebble started things off. Next I found Viscount Braine and his Skrelp. Out of place but no slacker was Baroness Cadette with Burmy. Shame she had to face my team of fire. 

Viscountess Mathilde with Venipede were our next opponents. After each battle my team started looking stronger then before. Viscountess Beatrice helped confirm this with her Tentacool. Kecleon who belonged to Viscountess Danielle was a bit of a pain but nothing Houndoom couldn't handle. Viscount Gourdon and Oddish were victims of mismatch typing. Not that I minded. 

Viscountess Regine and Dwebble tried again to beat me but agian lost quickly and same applied to Viscountess Ayla and Swirlix. Viscount Cullian used Pancham while Baroness Francine went with Flabebe. Both were beaten with ease. Viscount Orloff tried his best with Mienfoo but they couldn't help but lose. Viscountess Beatrice and Tentacool tried again in a rematch but lost. FInally Viscountess Julia with Skiddo tried to end my winning streak. It didn't happen. With all trainers defeated I went to leave only for the maid to stop me. Again she thanked me for visiting and congratulated me on becoming an Earl.

Back on Route 10 I face few more Pokemon before I felt the team were strong enough to bring back Braixen and Combusken. With the team reunited I set off for Shalour City.