AA005: Rivals and Z-Crystals

'''Ryan's awake and alright again, aside from the bandage over his cut. Currently, he and Malcolm are eating breakfast.'''

Ryan: “can't wait for the reaction I’ll get from everyone about the Z Crystal!”

Malcolm: Everyone or just Rob?

Ryan: “Both.”

Malcolm. “Sure”

Ryan: “What's wrong with us not liking each other?”

Malcolm: I get on with you fine. It's you and rob that hate each other.

Ryan: “That's what I meant. It’s not like I don’t have a reason to hate him, but either way, why should we be friends? I think it’s nice that I have someone to strive to be better than. Or at the very least be on par with.”

Malcolm: You can still be rivals and friends at the same time. So when do you feel ready to head to school?

Ryan: “Right now. Let’s go.”''' '''

'''He stands and calls to Quilladin and Pikipek, who joins them. Then, the quartet  head out. When they arrive at the school everyone’s out on the grounds.'''

 

Ryan: “Hey everyone, we’re back! And check this out!”''' '''

He holds up the Normalium Z crystal, which glistens in the sunlight.

 Rob: Oh we heard how that happened! You got the Z-Crystal because some rocks hit you on the head.

 Ryan: “Hey, I suffered some real danger buddy! I could've died from that rockfall! Or at least the head trauma from it.”

Rob: You got the Normalium-Z because you got injured. You didn’t beat the trial!

Ryan: “What does that matter!?”

Malcolm: I think he is saying you got the Z-Crystal because Ilima felt bad for you getting hurt.

Ryan: “Oh. Well maybe he's just jealous! I don't see you going off and doing the challenge jerkface!”

Rob: Actually I am!

Kukui: Just because you beat the island Kahuna yesterday, doesn’t mean that you are any better than each other.''' '''

Rob: I am further ahead. I have more Z-Crystals than that dweeb.''' '''

Ryan: “Well at least my Pokémon aren't in danger of being weakened by the freaking ocean when I bring them out!”

Before Rob could retort, both offenders are suddenly zapped with electricity.

 

Ryan: “Yow! What was that!?”''' '''

Looking around, his eyes fall onto a Pokémon that looks like a white-with-small-brown-stripes ball with stubby arms and legs and a Pikachu like tail.

Rotom-Dex: Togedemaru, the Roly Poly Pokemon. Togedemaru is an electric and steel type. Its ability to generate electricity is weak, but its long needle acts as a lightning rod so it can attract lightning and store electricity. When happy, it forms a ball and rolls around. But once it starts rolling, it can’t control itself.

Malcolm: A Togedemaru eh.

Ryan (to Rob): “You idiot, your yelling angered it!”

'''Togedemaru nods angrily. '''

Togedemaru: “Toge!”''' '''

It starts angrily sparking.

 Ryan: “Okay Rob, you're the expert, what do we do?”

Rob: I’m the expert now?! Well its not my pokemon.

Malcolm: Then maybe we find out whose it is.

Ryan: “I’d try using a Pokéball to see if it’s a wild one, but I’d rather not catch it by accident.”''' '''

Rob: What gives you the inkling that it is a wild Togedemaru, it attacked us for a reason.

Malcolm: Maybe because all you two do is fight.''' '''

Ryan: “It was Rob’s fault, he started the whole mess when he brought Litten on the beach!”

'''Togedemaru zaps him again. It’s less powerful than before, but it still stings.'''

 Ryan: “Ow. Okay, I’ll admit I was hasty with my reaction to my encounter with Litten, but it didn’t have to smash up my Pokédex. It wasn’t even related to the argument!”

 Rob: Considering you hurt Litten’s feelings, I feel like it needed to teach you a lesson. Whose your trainer Togedemaru?

Togedemaru points to a tanned skinned female trainer with green hair.

 Malcolm: And who are you?

 ???: “Marsh. Maria Marsh. Togedemaru and I agree that you two should take it easy on each other.”

Togedemaru nods.

 Maria: “It’s over something dumb anyhow.”''' '''

Ryan: “You’re right.”

He turns to Rob.

 Ryan: “But that doesn’t mean I like you now. I think we both know that. Where’s Litten by the way? I want to apologize to it.”

'''Litten practically appears out of nowhere behind him. ''' Ryan: “Whoa! Look, Litten. For what it’s worth, I’m sorry about what I said on the beach.”

Litten nods, but then puffs a fireball in Ryan’s face.

 Ryan: “Ah! Guess it accepted it. You know Rob, I think being rivals is a whole lot better than being enemies. Be prepared to get your butt kicked in the challenge, though.”''' '''

He holds his hand out to Rob.

 Ryan: “Only kidding. Good luck to both of us.”

They shake hands.

 

Rob: Like you said, we don’t have to like each other. But I’ll give you a hint. You can find Hala in Iki Town.

Ryan: “Thanks. And thanks Togedemaru.”

Togedemaru (Smiling): “Toge!”''' '''

Ryan: “Alright Malcolm and Quilladin, let’s head to Iki Town!”

 Quilladin: “Quill!”

 Malcolm: You want to leave the school now and travel around by ourselves?

Ryan: “Why not? I like traveling, and I like a friend with me.”''' '''

Malcolm: Cool.

Ryan: “Let’s roll out!”''' '''

He and Quilladin walk off, Malcolm behind them.

 Ryan: “What do you think of Togedemaru Malcolm? Is it a Pokemon you think you’d want on your team? As a general question I mean.”

 Malcolm: Im not sure what Pokemon I want on my team. I have Rowlet already.

Ryan: “Rowlett is good. Wish I could get one without having to trade it for someone else. Not that I wouldn’t do that if I did have a Rowlett. Anyway, I’ll stop rambling now.”

He starts juggling with an empty Pokéball.

 Ryan: “You think you might want to train Flying Types? That seems like a good reason to have a Rowlett. The start of a Flying Type team I mean.”

 He fumbles his juggling, and the Pokéball bonks him on the head as it falls down onto the path.

 Ryan: “Ow!”

''' He rubs the spot as he exhales in pain. As Ryan bends down to pick up the Pokéball, there’s a rustling sound from a nearby bush. A giant bear-like Pokemon emerges from the trees and bushes.'''

 Ryan: “YAAAH! Who’s that!?”

 Rotom-Dex pops out of Ryan’s backpack and sees the aforementioned Pokemon.

Rotom-Dex: That’s the Normal/Fighting Type Bewear, the evolved form of Stufful!''' '''

Ryan: “It’s terrifying! What am I supposed to do now!?”

Malcolm: Run away from it!

'''Bewear goes to Rob. '''

 Rob: You have a good run around?

'''Bewear nods and rob returns it. Malcolm is gobsmacked. '''

 Malcolm: You own a Bewear?!

 Ryan (sardonically): “You’re just full of surprises aren't you?”

 Rob: Pretty much.

Ryan: “Just you wait. You might not be on top for much longer.”

Rob: I'll wait and see what you bring to the table.

Ryan: “I just might smash that table instead. Okay, that sounded a lot better in my head, but you get the point.”

Malcolm: Yeah, probably did.

Ryan: “Let's go you two!”

Ryan and Quilladin walk up the path, Malcolm behind them.

Ryan: “Wonder where I could find a wild Togedemaru to catch. Rotom, do you have an idea?”

Rotom-Dex: You'll have to go to Akala Island first. There might be a place there. They hang around electrical power plants mainly.''' '''

Ryan: “I see. I guess in addition to the Island Challenge, we're on a quest to find a Togedemaru!”

Quilladin: “Quill!”