Having left the Heahea City Pokémon Center, our heroes began their trek towards Brooklet Hill. They made their way along a winding path, seeing a lot of Pokémon along the way, "Hey Rotom, what Pokémon can be found on Akala Island?" Lola asked.
"Searching: Search Found: Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon, a Normal Type. Because of it's unstable genetic makeup, Eevee has the potential of evolving into one of 8 different forms," Rotom said, displaying a picture of a brown fox Pokémon.
"Ok, so that'll be one Pokémon we'll need to look for while we're here," Will commented.
"Are Eevee rare?" Leni asked.
"That's putting it mildly. Eevee are highly sought after by trainers, on account of their ability to evolve in 8 different Pokémon," Will replied.
"If only there was a place where we could see a ton of Eevee," Lincoln commented.
"Maybe that place will have some?" Leni asked.
"What place are you...?" Lori was cut off, seeing what Leni was looking at.
Come Visit the Pikachu and Eevee Valleys!
You won't find more of these Pokémon anywhere else in Alola!
(No Unauthorized Catching is Permitted)
"Oh, that makes more sense," Lori commented.
"I've never heard of a Pokémon Park with just one species of Pokémon before. But, it would be worth taking a look," Will said, as they followed the signs. However, unbeknownst to our heroes, someone was watching them from the bushes.
After about 20 minutes of walking, our heroes came across a three way cross roads. The left path had a sign that said "To Pikachu Valley". The right path had a sign that read "To Eevee Valley". The center path had a sign that said "To Paniola Town".
"Well guys, where do we want to go first?" Will asked.
"I'd like to go see some Pikachu," Lana commented. Toby, Silver Spoon, Leni, Luan, Lucy, and Lisa all shared their agreements.
"I want to see some Eevee!" Lola commented. Fluttershy, Serenity, Lori, Luna, Lynn. Lincoln shared similar sentiments.
"Ok, then I guess for right now, we'll split up. The half that wants to go to Pikachu Valley will go there, while the others head to Eevee Valley," Will declared.
"But what about you?" Fluttershy asked.
"I think I can take in a few sights. I'll go with the Pikachu Valley group first. Then, we can head over to Eevee Valley," Will suggested.
"That sounds reasonable," Lisa commented.
"Ok, we'll meet back here in half an about hour. That way, we can trade off the valleys we visit, agreed?" Will asked. Everyone shared their agreements, "Ok then guys, let's get going," Will said, as his group took the Pikachu Valley Path, while the other group made their way down the Eevee Valley path. The same figure that was watching them from the bushes was still sneaking around.
Pikachu Valley,
It took only a moment for Will's group to make it to Pikachu Valley. When they got there, they were amazed at how many Pikachu were running around, and playing, "So many Pikachu!" Lisa commented. One Pikachu came running up to them. It looked a bit chunkier than the others, and was slightly orange in color instead of yellow.
"Aww, look how chubby this one is!" Leni squealed, as she tried picking up the Pikachu to hug it, "Oof, a bit on the hefty side, this one," she commented, as the Pikachu just looked lazily up at the clouds. Just then, Lisa noticed something about it's tail.
"Hmm, Toby, your Pikachu has a heart shaped tip on it's tail, correct?" Lisa asked.
"That's right. That means my Pikachu is a girl," Toby replied.
"And as you can see, this Pikachu's tail tip is straight, so that means it's a boy," Will commented.
"I think I remember you saying something about gender differences in Pokémon," Lisa said, as they all looked around at the various Pikachu. They saw some of them with different hairstyles, while others were wearing little costumes and hats. One even had a detective hat on.
"Aww, look at the Detective Pikachu!" Lana cooed.
"I 'detect' someone is coming *chuckles* get it?" Luan joked, only receiving groans from the others, "But seriously, someone's coming over," she said, pointing to some people, who were walking over to them.
"Welcome to Pikachu Valley!" the girl said. She was dressed in Pikachu style cosplay.
"This area is where people can come and play with Pikachu, and, with consent from ourselves and the Pikachu, catch them," the man said. He was also dressed up in Pikachu Cosplay.
"It definetly seems like a paradise for Pikachu," Will commented, as some Pikachu came rushing through, passing a ball between them.
"You're all free to explore, but remember, no catching unless the Pikachu allow it," the girl said. The group then decided to walk around. Lisa became intrigued by an odd trailer, and went over to investigate.
"Hmm, could this be where Pikachu go to for medical treatment?" she pondered, as some Pikachu rushed out. She peered inside, and instantly regretted her decision, as a whole wave of Pikachu came rushing out, knocking her to the ground, "Note to self: Never get too curious about things," she groaned, as she got back up.
"By the way, do any of you have a Pikachu?" the man asked.
"I have one," Toby said, releasing his Pikachu.
"Ah, this is quite a healthy Pikachu you got here, sonny," the man complimented.
"Thank you," Toby thanked.
"You know, you may be able to use this," the girl said, giving Toby, much to everyone's shock, a Z Crystal with a Pikachu Tail pattern in the center.
"A Z CRYSTAL?!" Toby exclaimed.
"Yep! That's Pikanium Z! And if you have a Pikachu that can use Volt Tackle," the girl said, as she waved her arms in a zig zag pattern, pinched her cheeks, and did one final pose, using her hands like Pikachu Ears, "And strike a pose like this, you'll be able to use a Z Move that only Pikachu can use!" the girl explained.
"Wait, so there are Z Crystals for specific Pokémon?" Will asked.
"Yep! But they're like crazy rare! You can often get them from other people, as long as you're worthy in their eyes," the girl replied.
"In addition, in order for a Pokémon to use their own Z Crystal, they need to know a specific move. In Pikachu's case, the move is Volt Tackle. It get's upgraded to 'Catastropika'," the man explained.
"But, my Pikachu doesn't know how to use Volt Tackle," Toby said.
"Don't worry, we can teach it!" the girl said, as she released her own Pikachu, "Just watch how Mr. Cheeky here does it. Now, Mr. Cheeky, use Volt Tackle!" the girl said. Her Pikachu then became engulfed in electricity, and charged at a tree, knocking down several fruits, "Now, you try," the girl urged.
"Ok, Pikachu, do exactly what her Pikachu did, and use Volt Tackle on that tree," Toby said to his Pikachu. Pikachu then tried Volt Tackle, managing to pull it off flawlessly, "Wow, on your first try too!" Toby exclaimed, as Pikachu seemed pained, "What's wrong?" Toby asked worriedly.
"Don't worry. Volt Tackle is one of several moves in which it causes damage to the one being attacked and the user. Not exactly meant for longer battles," the girl said, scratching the back of her head.
"So, that means Volt Tackle is a sort of glass cannon move, right?" Lucy asked, startling everyone.
"I guess, if you want to phrase it like that," the girl replied. Some of the nearby Pikachu began taking an interest in the three trainers. Each of them were wearing some kind of baseball cap, each with a different marking.
"Ah, looks like these seven have taken an interest in you. These Pikachu are quite special indeed. They too have their own Z Crystal, but they need to know Thunderbolt," the man said.
"With your permission, I guess we could catch some of these Pikachu," Will commented.
"Well, it seems you have the blessings of these Pikachu, so I see no problem with it," the girl said. With that, Will caught two Pikachu, while Toby and Silver Spoon caught one each.
"We have some friends who are checking out Eevee Valley right now. When they come here, would it be alright if they caught some of the Hat Pikachu?" Will asked.
"Sure, as long as they're worthy in the Pikachu's eyes," the girl said, as she handed the three of them a Z Crystal with a large, Thunderbolt carving on top of the crystal, with a thunderbolt symbol in the center, "That Z Crystal is called 'Pikashunium Z', and the Z Move is called '10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt'," the girl said.
"It may prove useful in the Brooklet Hill Trial," the man said.
"Why's that?" Lana asked.
"See, Brooklet Hill is home to all manner of Water Pokémon," the man replied.
"I see, and these Z Crystals will help us?" Will asked.
"Without question," the man said.
"Thank you for your time," Will said, as the group took their leave of Pikachu Valley.
Back at the cross roads,
"Ok, the others should be here any moment now," Will commented, as the just arrived at cross roads. Just as he finished saying that, the other half of the group came walking in, "So, how'd you enjoy Eevee Valley?" Will asked.
"It was incredible! So many cute Eevee!" Fluttershy sighed happily.
"And what was Pikachu Valley like?" Lori asked.
"There were tons of Pikachu! Some of them were wearing little costumes!" Toby exclaimed.
"We even caught some Pikachu that were wearing hats," Silver Spoon said, releasing her Pikachu.
"Now isn't that cute?" Lincoln commented.
"Well, we were able to catch some Eevee. Serenity and I caught two each," Fluttershy commented.
"Does Eevee have it's own Z Crystal?" Lana asked.
"Well, yes, but we weren't able to get it. See, they apparently have this test, a sort of pseudo trial, that we have to take, before we can get an Eevee Z Crystal," Fluttershy explained.
"What does this task entail?" Lisa asked.
"Well, there are eight trainers scattered across Alola, each one with a different evolved form of Eevee. I guess the task is for us to find and defeat each of them in a battle," Fluttershy replied.
"Hmm, just what kind of Z Move does Eevee even have?" Will pondered, as both groups went to the other valley.
Eevee Valley,
Like in Pikachu Valley, it only took a moment for the group to arrive at Eevee Valley. Once there, they saw tons of Eevee, "So this is what Eevee looks like up close," Lana commented, as an Eevee wearing a net hat came rushing past.
"Welcome to Eevee Valley," a woman said, coming up to the group, "As you can see, this valley is home to the majority of the entire Eevee population in Alola. If any Eevee take an interest in you, you are free to catch them as you see fit," she explained. With that, the group then started wandering about, watching the Eevee play, eat, or sleep. They even saw the occasional silver Eevee.
"If you had to choose, what would you want your Eevee to evolve into?" Will asked Toby and Silver Spoon.
"I'd say Espeon and Flareon," Toby replied.
"I'm quite partial to Jolteon and Glaceon," Silver Spoon replied.
"What about you Will?" Leni asked.
"I've already completed an entire set of Eevee's evolved forms. They help watch over the baby Eevee that hatch from eggs," Will replied. Lisa had a look of ultimate bewilderment.
"Did you say that these Eevee hatch from eggs?" Lisa asked, sounding like she was about to go crazy.
"Almost all species of Pokémon hatch from eggs. They even have different egg groups for breeding," Will replied. Lisa then had a smile on her face. Not a happy smile, but rather the smile of someone who just had their entire sense of logic blown to smithereens. She then started giggling giddily.
"Great, Lisa's broken," Lana commented, as Luan picked up the aforementioned genius.
"I guess animals form your world aren't born from eggs?" Will asked.
"Well, birds, fish, and reptiles are born from eggs," Luan replied.
"Hmm, interesting," Will commented, looking over to see that Toby and Silver Spoon had befriended some Eevee.
"It seems those two have earned the trust of those four Eevee. They now have earned the right to catch those Eevee," the woman said. With that, Toby and Silver Spoon both caught themselves two Eevee each.
"We heard that Eevee has it's own Z Crystal. Is this true?" Will asked.
"Of course. Eevium Z is a Z Crystal that upgrades Eevee's Last Resort Move into an all new Z Move. The Z Move is called 'Extreme Evoboost', which allows Eevee to draw power from all of it's evolved forms to gain a jumbo stat boost," the woman explained.
"I see. That does sound like something that would require a test," Will commented.
"Ah, so heard of the test, I see?" the woman asked. Will was about to answer, when...
"'Ey, yo! When Team Skull wants somethin' they just take it!" everyone turned to see some Team Skull grunts, including the Butt Grunt from before. This was able to snap Lisa out of 'being broken'.
"What are you numskulls doing here?" Lucy demanded.
"We want to catch as many Eevee as we can, and auction them off! Another team is already gone to Pikachu Valley to catch the Pikachu that're there!" the Butt Grunt, obviously the leader, replied.
"Still up to no good, I see. Typical. Would you folks be ever so kind as to dealing with these numskulls?" the woman asked.
"Sure, no problem," Will said, as he, Silver Spoon and Toby took their places. Team Skull sent out Fomantis, Salandit, and Zubat.
"Go, Pikachu!" Will said, sending out one of the Pikachu he caught.
"Marill, we need your help too!" Silver Spoon exclaimed, sending out Marill.
"Rockruff, let's go!" Toby said, sending out Rockruff.
"Attack, all together!" the Butt Grunt ordered. Fomantis fired Leafage against Pikachu, Salandit used Venoshock on Marill, and Zubat used it's wings, which became metallic, on Rockruff.
"Quick, Pikachu, use Iron Tail on Zubat!" Will instructed. Pikachu's tail became metallic, and it slammed it against Zubat, knocking it out.
"Marill, use Water Gun!" Silver Spoon instructed. Marill fired Water Gun at Salandit, knocking it out.
"Go Rockruff! Use Fire Fang, now!" Toby instructed. Rockruff then charged at Fomantis, which Rockruff then proceeded to bite down on the opposing Pokémon with flame covered fangs, knocking out Fomantis.
"WHAT?! How can you chumps still be stronger than us?!" the Butt Grunt yelled, as the grunts recalled their Pokémon.
"Easy: We know how to train Pokémon," Will bluntly stated.
"WE WON'T FORGET THIS!" Team Skull yelled, as they ran off.
"Thank you for that. Who knows what those numskulls would've done if you hadn't stepped in?" the woman thanked.
"No problem," Will commented.
"You know, if you want, you are allowed to go around and challenge the 8 Eevee Trainers scattered around Alola if you want. When you've battle all eight of them, head to the Thrifty Megamart on Royal Avenue, and speak with the big, burly man. He will be the last of the eight trainers you face," the woman explained.
"Thank you for that. We'll look into it," Will replied, as the group made their way out of Eevee Valley.
Back at the crossroads,
After touring both valleys, our heroes all rendezvoused back at the cross roads, "Ok, so did everyone enjoy themselves in the two valleys?" Will asked. A round of agreements came from the large group.
"I even caught two of the cutest Pikachu there," Serenity whispered, releasing the chubby Pikachu and the Detective Pikachu from before, "Chubbykins and Mr. Detective are just so cute!" Serenity said, hugging the Pikachu.
"I even caught some Pikachu that were wearing some baseball caps," Fluttershy admitted.
"We caught some of them as well," Toby added.
"So, unless anybody has anything else they want to do before we leave, we should get going to Paniola Town," Will said, noticing the sun was starting to set. Everyone shared their sentiments, "Alright. Let's get moving," Will said, as they continued their adventure.