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Chapter 160
Chapter 1045: Meteor Falls!
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
The next day, in Fallarbor Town.
The Fallarbor Town Pokémon Contest was still proceeding in an orderly fashion; hardly anyone had chosen to evacuate.
Of course, there were still quite a few believers of Team Magma and Groudon who, after thoroughly scorning the crowd and the experts, fled in panic.
It didn't matter to them; in two days, the volcano would prove that they were the ones who were right.
In the Hoenn Region, there were still many fervent believers of Groudon.
Now, every night when they slept, they would pray that Groudon, who was patrolling the seas of the far-off Unova Region, would also grant them a dream.
Ash and his two companions paid no mind to any of this. After all, they knew the inside story—this volcano wouldn't erupt even if the sky fell.
Not to mention, after this incident, the top priority for both the Pokémon League Officials and Team Aqua was to guard Mt. Chimney to the death.
“Registration was a success~!”
Outside the large tent for the Pokémon Contest, Blue grinned and announced this to her two partners.
However, she was heading into the venue for a day of special training to practice her combination for the first round, so she wouldn't have time to eat, drink, and have fun with them.
With nothing to do, Ash and Brock went to the outskirts west of Fallarbor Town to admire the scenery.
This area wasn't just farmland; right next to it was Meteor Falls. From a distance, one could see a peculiarly shaped, hilly mountain range.
It was said that there was a massive waterfall inside the cave, but in reality, large and small waterfalls of varying heights could already be seen outside the cave, creating a beautiful landscape.
*Bzzzzzz!*
As they neared Meteor Falls, the Dragon Scale fragment in Ash's pocket vibrated more rapidly, as if urging him to enter the cave.
However, Ash planned to wait until Blue's contest was over so they could all go on an adventure in Meteor Falls together.
*Bzzzzzz!*
Seeing that the fragment wouldn't stop vibrating, Ash grabbed it with a firm hold, forcefully suppressing the tremor.
Only then did the two of them leisurely look around.
On the surface of the nearby water, a few Barboach would leap out from time to time. This was the unevolved form of Whiscash, a Pokémon belonging to that powerhouse named Brandon.
Its special Water-and-Ground-type combination made Ash want to capture one.
But as soon as he got close to the water's surface, the Barboach frantically hid in the water, unwilling to come out again.
Brandon's Whiscash with the Damp ability was a special individual. Most Barboach have the Anticipation ability, which causes them to dodge at the first sign of any danger, making them extremely difficult to capture.
“Why don’t we find a small boat and do some rowing?”
Seeing the mirror-like surface of the lake, Ash's interest was piqued, and he couldn't help but suggest it.
“Excellent idea.”
Brock nodded, not thinking there was anything inappropriate about two grown men rowing a small boat together.
The two of them played around on Route 114 like this until evening.
Of course, halfway through, their actions had become intense and heated.
“Grovyle, use Leaf Blade!”
“Lairon, block it with Metal Claw!”
Grovyle’s figure was swift, the two long leaves on the back of its hands transforming into sharp, energetic sickles. As a green light flashed repeatedly, it slashed menacingly toward its target.
In response, Brock's shiny Lairon raised its forelimbs, extending sharp, hard, silver claws that tore toward the Leaf Blade.
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
Grovyle's series of fierce Leaf Blade attacks rained down but were all blocked by Lairon, the collisions producing a series of unsettling metallic bangs.
The two were engaged in special training for a Pokémon battle.
By this point, Brock's shiny Aron had already evolved.
Its entire body had swelled several times over and was now clad in ferocious, spiked metal armor, its defensive power having increased significantly.
In its first stage, its shiny characteristics weren't obvious, with only its pupils being a special red.
But upon evolving into its second stage, not only did Lairon's eyes turn a special orange-red, but its entire body was no longer the usual blackish-gray of a normal Lairon. Instead, it was a blackish-green, making it look quite unique.
“Grovyle, keep using Leaf Blade!”
With its successive Leaf Blade attacks being blocked, Grovyle once again charged forward.
*Swish!*
However, as its opponent's Metal Claw attacked, it instantly vanished from its spot.
In the next moment, its phantom-like figure appeared at Lairon's side. A sharp Leaf Blade cut through the air, about to slash down heavily on Lairon's back.
Covered in thick metal armor, Lairon's speed was also painfully slow.
“Then don't dodge, just use Iron Defense!”
Brock commanded immediately.
Lairon understood and, bracing itself, retracted its Metal Claw.
In its place, its entire body was covered in a thick, metallic silver glow that shimmered in harmony with its own metal armor.
*CLANG!*
Grovyle's Leaf Blade slashed down, and the violent impact sent a tremor through its own arm.
Grass-type moves had a normal effect on Lairon, let alone one whose physical defense was completely maxed out.
“Now’s your chance, use Heavy Slam!”
Brock’s eyes narrowed to a slit as he shouted his instructions.
Taking advantage of the opening while Grovyle's arm was trembling, Lairon used the momentum from its earlier Iron Defense. Its body was instantly covered in a silvery metallic energy as it charged forward with heavy steps.
*Rumble!*
Lairon's weight caused its run to create continuous vibrations.
This caused the Barboach, which were extremely sensitive to tremors and earthquakes, to poke their heads out from the lake's surface to watch.
*BOOM!*
The powerful offensive sent Grovyle flying.
The power of the move Heavy Slam changes based on the weight difference between the user and the target. Although it wasn't an Aggron yet, its power was already quite considerable.
“Grovyyyle...!”
After taking a hard hit, Grovyle tumbled several times in mid-air before adjusting its posture to land.
Although its chest throbbed with pain, making it desperately want to rub it, Grovyle suppressed the urge. It simply broke off a twig and stuck it in the corner of its mouth.
“As expected of Brock, you're really strong...!”
Seeing his opponent handle his attack with complete ease, Ash couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
“Hmph. Ash, when it comes to any kind of skill, I never fall behind!”
Brock just raised a corner of his mouth, retorting without showing any weakness.
*Rustle!*
Just as the two were about to go for a second round, a rustling sound suddenly came from the nearby tall grass.
“?”
This brought their battle to a temporary halt, and they poked their heads over curiously.
The next moment, a Pokémon covered in a grayish-white, spherical shell, with only its short lower limbs exposed beneath, appeared before them.
A rather fierce-looking head peeked out from a pentagonal gap in the center of its shell.
“Shelgon?”
Ash was slightly stunned. He had seen this Pokémon with Drake of the Elite Four before.
Wait, is this a wild Shelgon?!
Ash's eyes immediately lit up. He still remembered the giant, blood-red-winged dragon that Drake had sent out last—it seemed to be the evolved form of the Pokémon before him, and it was also the Hoenn Region's powerful pseudo-legendary Pokémon!
Right, I remember hearing that precious and rare Dragon-type Pokémon live in Meteor Falls!
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander
The next day, in Fallarbor Town.
The Fallarbor Town Pokémon Contest was still proceeding in an orderly fashion; hardly anyone had chosen to evacuate.
Of course, there were still quite a few believers of Team Magma and Groudon who, after thoroughly scorning the crowd and the experts, fled in panic.
It didn't matter to them; in two days, the volcano would prove that they were the ones who were right.
In the Hoenn Region, there were still many fervent believers of Groudon.
Now, every night when they slept, they would pray that Groudon, who was patrolling the seas of the far-off Unova Region, would also grant them a dream.
Ash and his two companions paid no mind to any of this. After all, they knew the inside story—this volcano wouldn't erupt even if the sky fell.
Not to mention, after this incident, the top priority for both the Pokémon League Officials and Team Aqua was to guard Mt. Chimney to the death.
“Registration was a success~!”
Outside the large tent for the Pokémon Contest, Blue grinned and announced this to her two partners.
However, she was heading into the venue for a day of special training to practice her combination for the first round, so she wouldn't have time to eat, drink, and have fun with them.
With nothing to do, Ash and Brock went to the outskirts west of Fallarbor Town to admire the scenery.
This area wasn't just farmland; right next to it was Meteor Falls. From a distance, one could see a peculiarly shaped, hilly mountain range.
It was said that there was a massive waterfall inside the cave, but in reality, large and small waterfalls of varying heights could already be seen outside the cave, creating a beautiful landscape.
*Bzzzzzz!*
As they neared Meteor Falls, the Dragon Scale fragment in Ash's pocket vibrated more rapidly, as if urging him to enter the cave.
However, Ash planned to wait until Blue's contest was over so they could all go on an adventure in Meteor Falls together.
*Bzzzzzz!*
Seeing that the fragment wouldn't stop vibrating, Ash grabbed it with a firm hold, forcefully suppressing the tremor.
Only then did the two of them leisurely look around.
On the surface of the nearby water, a few Barboach would leap out from time to time. This was the unevolved form of Whiscash, a Pokémon belonging to that powerhouse named Brandon.
Its special Water-and-Ground-type combination made Ash want to capture one.
But as soon as he got close to the water's surface, the Barboach frantically hid in the water, unwilling to come out again.
Brandon's Whiscash with the Damp ability was a special individual. Most Barboach have the Anticipation ability, which causes them to dodge at the first sign of any danger, making them extremely difficult to capture.
“Why don’t we find a small boat and do some rowing?”
Seeing the mirror-like surface of the lake, Ash's interest was piqued, and he couldn't help but suggest it.
“Excellent idea.”
Brock nodded, not thinking there was anything inappropriate about two grown men rowing a small boat together.
The two of them played around on Route 114 like this until evening.
Of course, halfway through, their actions had become intense and heated.
“Grovyle, use Leaf Blade!”
“Lairon, block it with Metal Claw!”
Grovyle’s figure was swift, the two long leaves on the back of its hands transforming into sharp, energetic sickles. As a green light flashed repeatedly, it slashed menacingly toward its target.
In response, Brock's shiny Lairon raised its forelimbs, extending sharp, hard, silver claws that tore toward the Leaf Blade.
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
Grovyle's series of fierce Leaf Blade attacks rained down but were all blocked by Lairon, the collisions producing a series of unsettling metallic bangs.
The two were engaged in special training for a Pokémon battle.
By this point, Brock's shiny Aron had already evolved.
Its entire body had swelled several times over and was now clad in ferocious, spiked metal armor, its defensive power having increased significantly.
In its first stage, its shiny characteristics weren't obvious, with only its pupils being a special red.
But upon evolving into its second stage, not only did Lairon's eyes turn a special orange-red, but its entire body was no longer the usual blackish-gray of a normal Lairon. Instead, it was a blackish-green, making it look quite unique.
“Grovyle, keep using Leaf Blade!”
With its successive Leaf Blade attacks being blocked, Grovyle once again charged forward.
*Swish!*
However, as its opponent's Metal Claw attacked, it instantly vanished from its spot.
In the next moment, its phantom-like figure appeared at Lairon's side. A sharp Leaf Blade cut through the air, about to slash down heavily on Lairon's back.
Covered in thick metal armor, Lairon's speed was also painfully slow.
“Then don't dodge, just use Iron Defense!”
Brock commanded immediately.
Lairon understood and, bracing itself, retracted its Metal Claw.
In its place, its entire body was covered in a thick, metallic silver glow that shimmered in harmony with its own metal armor.
*CLANG!*
Grovyle's Leaf Blade slashed down, and the violent impact sent a tremor through its own arm.
Grass-type moves had a normal effect on Lairon, let alone one whose physical defense was completely maxed out.
“Now’s your chance, use Heavy Slam!”
Brock’s eyes narrowed to a slit as he shouted his instructions.
Taking advantage of the opening while Grovyle's arm was trembling, Lairon used the momentum from its earlier Iron Defense. Its body was instantly covered in a silvery metallic energy as it charged forward with heavy steps.
*Rumble!*
Lairon's weight caused its run to create continuous vibrations.
This caused the Barboach, which were extremely sensitive to tremors and earthquakes, to poke their heads out from the lake's surface to watch.
*BOOM!*
The powerful offensive sent Grovyle flying.
The power of the move Heavy Slam changes based on the weight difference between the user and the target. Although it wasn't an Aggron yet, its power was already quite considerable.
“Grovyyyle...!”
After taking a hard hit, Grovyle tumbled several times in mid-air before adjusting its posture to land.
Although its chest throbbed with pain, making it desperately want to rub it, Grovyle suppressed the urge. It simply broke off a twig and stuck it in the corner of its mouth.
“As expected of Brock, you're really strong...!”
Seeing his opponent handle his attack with complete ease, Ash couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
“Hmph. Ash, when it comes to any kind of skill, I never fall behind!”
Brock just raised a corner of his mouth, retorting without showing any weakness.
*Rustle!*
Just as the two were about to go for a second round, a rustling sound suddenly came from the nearby tall grass.
“?”
This brought their battle to a temporary halt, and they poked their heads over curiously.
The next moment, a Pokémon covered in a grayish-white, spherical shell, with only its short lower limbs exposed beneath, appeared before them.
A rather fierce-looking head peeked out from a pentagonal gap in the center of its shell.
“Shelgon?”
Ash was slightly stunned. He had seen this Pokémon with Drake of the Elite Four before.
Wait, is this a wild Shelgon?!
Ash's eyes immediately lit up. He still remembered the giant, blood-red-winged dragon that Drake had sent out last—it seemed to be the evolved form of the Pokémon before him, and it was also the Hoenn Region's powerful pseudo-legendary Pokémon!
Right, I remember hearing that precious and rare Dragon-type Pokémon live in Meteor Falls!
(end of chapter)
