//------------------------------// // Tour Through the Tunnel // Story: Sunset Shimmer’s Journey Through Kalos // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// After a grueling battle with Korrina, Sunset Shimmer realized that her official gym battle at Shalour City is going to be tough. As Sunny and Izzy walked to the lobby, they noticed Sunset taking care of Bibarel, Braixen, Golbat, Croagunk, Ralts, and Sandile. "Morning, Sunset." Sunny greeted. "Good morning, girls." Sunset replied. "We see you brought Sandile with you." Izzy noticed. "Where's Pikachu?" " I had Pikachu sent to the sanctuary to rest up. I figured since he's been with me for a while, he needs to chill with my other Pokémon." "True. I think Starlight Glimmer would love to meet Pikachu." Sunset soon pulled out her electronic map. "We need to get through Reflection Cave to reach Shalour City." Sunny and Izzy realized that Sunset is right as they ready themselves to continue their journey. TOUR THROUGH THE TUNNEL As the girls make their way to the cave, they saw two elegant teenagers with two Pokémon Sunset hasn't seen. They were a pink creature with two closed ears, and the other was a red creature with two leaves on top rotating in the air. "Looks like those girls have a Whismur and a Hoppip." Izzy noticed. Sunset pointed her Pokédex at the pink creature. Whismur, the Whisper Pokémon. Usually quiet, But, when in danger, it screeches loudly. Then, the Pokédex explains about the red creature. Hoppip, the Cottonweed Pokémon. They are so light, a gentle breeze would easily blow them away. The voice of the Pokédex caught the elegant girls' attention. One girl was pink skinned with light purple hair that has white streaks. She wore a navy jacket over a white shirt and a black tie. She also has on a black skirt and shoes. She spoke up. "Sunset Shimmer. Hello." Sunset Shimmer recognized the girl. "Diamond Tiara? Is that you?" "Yes it is. Me and Silver Spoon are just taking care of our Pokémon." Diamond's friend is a dark gray skinned girl with light gray hair that has a white streak. She wore a pink polo shirt, blue slacks, and pink sneakers. "It's good to see you, Sunset." Diamond said. "What are you up to?" "Me and my two partners, Izzy and Sunny, are heading through Reflection Cave to reach Shalour City." Sunset replied. "We're heading there too." Silver Spoon said. "Can we tag along?" "Silver is right." Diamond added. "That cave is occupied with many trainers. Plenty of opportunities to pump up our Pokémon." Sunset thought about it for a moment. Then, she replied to Diamond's request. "The more the merrier, as they say. Let's go!" Pokémon Quiz Hello, friends. Sunset Shimmer here. Using an item that reminds me of Princess Celestia, what does Gloom, the Weed Pokémon, evolve into? The five travelers make their way through the cave. They were confronted by a Karate man. He threw his Poké Ball. "ATTACK!" Out came a blue creature wearing what looks likeba Karate gi. Sunset pulls out her Pokédex as Diamond recognized the creature. "That's a Sawk." Sunset’s Pokédex gave out some information. Sawk, the Karate Pokémon. It tightens it's belt to increase its focus. Becomes angry easily when it's training is interrupted. "Ralts," Sunset calls out, "you're up." Ralts pops out, ready for battle. "That is not impressive." The Karate man scoffed. "Sawk, Karate Chop!" Sawk rushed out to chop Ralts. Sunset quickly reacted. "Ralts, confuse Sawk with Double Team." Ralts quickly duplicated herself. Sawk got confused when Sunset gave another command. "Now, Disarming Voice!" Ralts sang beautifully and loudly. It rattled Sawk so badly, his trainer recalled it quickly. "DESPAIR!" The girls were impressed with Ralts. Suddenly, Ralts glowed. That means it's evolving. Soon, Ralts became a creature that looks like a ballerina with a white skirt and green legs. "Your Ralts evolved into Kirlia." Silver noticed. This had Sunset pull out her Pokédex. Kirlia, the Emotion Pokémon and the evolved form of Ralts. The Pokédex said. The more positive the trainer, the more this Pokémon shines. Sunset felt very happy. "Congratulations, Kirlia." Kirlia hugged her trainer proudly. The girls were continuing their trek through the cave. Diamond Tiara and her Whismur joined Izzy and her Charmander as they faced two happy honeymooners with bee type Pokémon. Sunset pointed her Pokédex to them. Starting with what looks like three bees fused together. Combee, the Tiny Bee Pokémon. This Pokémon is always on the search for honey, to give to their hive. Then, it informed all about a big bee with a hive like body. Vespiquen, the Beehive Pokémon and the evolved form of a female Combee. Her colony feels safe in her hive like body. "Vespiquen," A charming black haired woman said, "Use Fury Swipes on Whismur!" Vespiquen was about to stroke when Izzy reacted. "Charmander, step in and use Fire Fang!" Charmander charged with a mouthful full of fire, it clamped into Vespiquen and caused it to quiver. "Thanks, Izzy." Diamond praised as she turned to her Pokémon. "Whismur, strike at Combee with Pound!" Although usually timid, Whismur struck Combee and caused it to faint. The couple recalled their Pokémon and walked calmly away. At that moment, Charmander glowed and started to grow. The Lizard Pokémon became a big red version of itself. "Charmander evolved into Charmeleon." Sunset praised as she took out her Pokédex. Charmeleon, the Flame Pokémon and the evolved form of Charmander. Said the Pokédex. Always ready to battle using its razor sharp claws. Izzy was very happy. "I'm so proud of you, Charmeleon." Soon, Sunset, Izzy, Sunny, and Diamond made their way out of Reflection Cave. "I thought we never find our way out of there." Sunny sighed. Sunset realized that someone is missing. "What happened to Silver Spoon?" "I'm right here." Silver called out as she exited the cave. "I was busy battling a trainer who had a Goldeen. But, it was worth it." "Why's that, Silver?" Diamond asked. Silver threw up her Poké Ball. "This!" The ball opens, and out pops a green version of Hoppip. Instead of two leaves, it has a yellow flower on top spinning. "Looks like Hoppip evolved into Skiploom." Sunny cheered. Sunset used her Pokédex to learn of this Pokémon. Skiploom, the Cottonweed Pokémon and the evolved form of Hoppip. The Pokédex said. In mild temperatures, the flower on its head begins to bloom. "It's worth it indeed." Diamond praised. Sunset looked at where they are. "Oh, wow! We're at Shalour City!" "Going through that tunnel was worth it." Izzy said proudly. "In more ways than one." "You're right, Izzy. Let's head for the Pokémon Center and give our Pokémon some rest. Then, maybe we'll find a clue about Mega Evolution." Sunset and company make their way to Shalour City to rest their Pokémon. It might be the place to learn about Mega Evolution. And, Sunset will prepare for her gym battle against Korrina. End of Chapter 14 Pokémon Quiz Answer Hi there. If you said that Gloom evolves into Bellossom: The Flower Pokémon, courtesy of the Sun Stone, you're right. SUNSET SHIMMER Braixen Bibarel Kirlia Pancham Golbat Sandile At the Sanctuary Pidgeotto Pikachu Ivysaur Snorlax Croagunk SUNNY STARSCOUT Quilladin Fletchinder Wartortle IZZY MOONBOW Frogadier Kakuna Ralts Charmeleon