On our return trip to Unova Brock found a satisfactory room. Talked with the gang a bit about coming along, and how he was happy to be part of the group. Now Cilan and Brock would be able to exchange tips on cooking and pokemon cuisine as well. Iris was excited to try some new cooking other than Cilan and Ash's.
-Trubbish Squad and Scraggy-
When the gang showed up at the Pre-school they were a group of 5. Ash had forgotten about getting mud bombed in the face by the kids on bikes. With no Sandile to take up time with the battle. We had no interruption when Pikachu battled Deerling. (Teacher) Now Deerling: Use Tackle again! Pikachu push back with Quick Attack, poor Deerling wasn't very seasoned as a battler, and she was suffering for it. (Teacher) One more Tackle girl, come on Deerling! Pikachu: Dodge it! Deerling hit a dresser and was stuck as the piece of furniture was going to fall on it. The poor Trubbish this started behind was spurred into action. Using Gunk Shot he got rid of the dresser and a few other things that fell while the battle was going on. This changed the Teacher's mind along with the caretaker for the pokemon eggs. (CT) You're a good young man Ash and you seem to have a knack for wrangling in the young ones. Haha thanks ma'am, I said mareepishly, I would hope that anyone would do the same. The gang returned their pokemon and we were about to head out. When the caretaker said Ash, wait a moment will you? She returned with Scraggy's egg, and handed it to me. (CT) Take this egg with you may it bring you great companionship. What is it!? I feigned excited ignorance. (CT) Don't know? You'll have to hatch it to find out, she smiled at me. Now go on, enjoy the rest of your journey! I could feel Scraggy beginning to shake inside the incubator. So we turned around and left back for the ship. We made it about a 1/3 of the way back when Scraggy's egg began to glow.
I put his incubator down and got him out, as I touched him. He began to change forms and Scraggy was back in my arms Papa! He said immediately. (Scraggy) Where are we? Why did I become an egg again? As I pulsed my aura for him, he grabbed on to me and Headbutted me. Before he began to sob into my sweatshirt. (Scraggy) Don't leave us like that again Papa! I patted his little back, don't worry son, I'm not going anywhere! I tapped the pokeball to his head and recaught one of my pokemon. Alright Scraggy! Welcome home son. His ball wiggled in acknowledgement of my words, later he would register, that Ash understood everything he said to him. (Brock) Haha! The egg whisperer strikes again. I guess so I said as I scratched my head mareepishly. After discussions with Air Traffic Control over Unova. We were allowed a hovering altitude of 42,000 feet. While in the region with that being the normally open lane in the area. On the condition that we are open to assist the local authorities should the need arise. It would allow Ian to keep an eye on us while moving about. With the speed of Battle City our diversion only put us back on schedule to where we were supposed to go. Currently we were floating above Nacrene City air-space. I never left the Professor without grabbing my badge case this time. So I didn't have to meet Bianca yet in my journey. I intend on grabbing up Yamask this time around, such a cool pokemon shouldn't be lonely!
The study of Drudidon is going to provide years of funding. I have to think about how I can bring in more funds. This is a large endeavor now, I have to think about the long term running of Battle City. Being able to battle in certain tournaments should help. I mean prizes like TM's are always useful, and expensive. Arriving at the museum we waited, as Hans was soon crashing through the door having been chased by Yamask. Shortly after talking with Hans and explain that I came to challenge Lenora. We asked him about staying the night with him in the museum. Yamask used Psychic and other Ghost type abilities, to make us run in fear. Yamask, that's enough of that! Hans would you remove the mask from the display please? It's not a display, that's his mask, I said pointing at Yamask. There was a look that we shared when I said that to Hans. (Yamask) Thank you! I thought I lost my mask forever. I didn't know how I was going to get it back. Yamask was attracted to us and even if we didn't catch him to spend a bit of time with him would do us all some good. Dexter, dial Brock will you? A few moments later (Brock) Hey Ash, what's up? Hey buddy, there's a situation down here we might use your expertise with. Can you come down and take a look at this?
He walked up to the tree she was roosting in. (Brock) Hey girl, can you fly me down to Ash? Pidgeot cooed in the affirmative, and moments later they were flying to the museum. When they landed he returned her and walked in. As they walked in Hans was walking up to them. (Brock) Hello there I'm Dr. Slate, I work with Ash Ketchum. (Hans) You must be Brock, welcome to the Nacrene City Museum. Just after that I came around a corner and saw him. Brock! Come check this guy out, will ya? (Yamask) Who is he? I like his energy, he seems nice. (Brock) Nurse Chansey: Help me out! In a flash Chansey was at his side, ready to help her papa heal pokemon. (Yamask) Ohhhh hello there! Who are you? (Chansey) Me? I'm here to help my papa heal the sick. You seem to be famished, I can help restore your health and papa can feed you afterwards. He is the best cook EVER! She said with great vigor, this got Yamask's attention. Making him look thoughtfully at the young man currently treating him. (Brock) I don't get to work on Ghost Types very often. Thank you for allowing me to use my skills on you Yamask. (Yamask) Human healers interest me, especially those that have skills to heal us as well. Your Chansey seems to be very fond of you Brock. Do you know if your trainer is looking for new friend? I think I want to learn what is means to be a healer. Brock isn't quite capable of full communication with pokemon. Not yet anyway, I shrugged at Yamask. Don't worry though buddy, I think he would love to have a new friend. I look at Brock, he says he wants to learn what it means to be a healer. I can't think of a better teacher in the world than you.
(Brock) If you want to join my team I am more than happy to accept a new member. Sounds like you have a new friend already Brock. (Brock) yeah, I like the sound of that! New friends for a new journey. He pulled out a pokeball and Yamask caught himself. *Ding* Would you look at that, I have a new friend. Thank you for trusting me Yamask, I won't let you down. Alright Brock! (Hans) that was amazing! I have never seen a healer handle an unknown pokemon like that. You must be very good at your craft Brock, very impressive indeed. Everyone turned to meet the voice of Lenora. (Hans) Oh, Hello dear. Ash, Brock, Iris, Cilan allow me to introduce my wife Lenora. Nacrene City Gym Leader, she and I curate this museum. (Lenora) I want to thank you for helping my Hans get this problem solved. Hello Lenora, I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town in the Kanto Region. I'm here to request a battle with you ma'am. Such a well educated young man Ash Ketchum. We obviously have a fair amount to clean up after this debacle. Come back tomorrow and we will have our battle.
On our way back up to the ship.. Brock? I don't want to use the same pokemon I did last time. That would be overkill here, when we get back will you check out Growlithe for me? Dewott will do just fine against Watchog, a puppy for a puppy! Ash said with a grin on his face, eyes flashing aura blue for a moment. The following day.. Welcome back to the Nacrene Gym, Ash, Doctor and Conniseur boys. You too young lady, she smiled at Iris. As Lenora walked us towards the private library that leads to the battlefield.
She talks about the museum, the library, and finally circles her way back to the main question. Knocking on the key to the battlefield. This time I didn't hesitate in making the choice. Grabbing the false book, I pulled the lever back and watched as the bookshelf slid to the side. We made our way to the basement, my excitement barely contained. Hey Brock, watch Pikachu for me while I handle this? (Brock) Sure thing Ash, come on Pikachu. (Lenora) Ok Ash let's see how you fare against these two. Lillypup, Watchog; Come on out! She kept Lillypup on the battlefield and returned Watchog. I see, let's try this then Dewott; I choose you! (Hans) This is an official challenge to the Nacrene City Gym. It will be a two on two battle and will continue until one side forfeits or is unable to continue. Challenger are you ready? I nod acknowledging my readiness. Chopping his hand through the air (Hans) Battle Start! (Lenora) Alright Lillypup; Use Roar! I allowed her to continue with her tactic. As Dewott was switched out for Growlithe, right before Lenora could switch balls. Growlithe; Roar!
-Flashback-
(Brock) Hey Ash, it's like you knew the little guy was gonna hatch early. Nope! But I am glad he decided to join us early. More so that he felt safe enough to do so. Infernape was meditating near by before Growlithe hatched. Heading into the incubation room, he was attracted by the Aura the egg was exuding. He reached out, Ash you should come to the egg. He tried this a few times before giving up and going to grab him physically. As he walked out of the incubator room he walked right into Brock. (Infernape) Fern fern Infernape! He says to Brock pointing at Growlithe's egg. Then promptly disappeared, on his search for Ash. As he rounded the curve of the walkway, Hey buddy! What are you up to? (Infernape) Hurry Boss! Follow me! The baby, the baby!! It's time, run!