//------------------------------// // Luster In Lumiose // Story: Sunset Shimmer’s Journey Through Kalos // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// Morning comes in Coumarine City. Sunset and friends head down Route 13 to reach Lumiose City, and Sunset's fifth gym battle. "I can't believe those cruds of Team Flare would attack a power station." Sunset grumbled. "Relax, Sunset." Sunny comforted. "At least they left quickly once that creepy scientist was defeated." "Don't forget, Sunset." Izzy added. "You unlocked the power of Mega Evolution." Sunset looked at her bracelet with the keystone in it. "You're right. I did feel amazing. But, what about you guys? We each got Mega Stones for our Pokémon when they reach their final form. But, you guys didn't get any keystones." "I have a feeling we'll get ours soon." Sunny said, comforting Sunset. "So don't worry." This made Sunset feel a little better as their destination is in sight. LUSTER IN LUMIOSE The girls walk into the city. They were astounded by it's size. They see a bunch of Skidoos on the streets. "Sure are a lot of Skidoos in this city." Sunny said. "This is Lumiose City's taxi service." Said the voice of a charming girl. The girls saw Twilight Sparkle and Spike coming their way. "Hello, girls. Nice to see you again." "Twilight!" Izzy gasped. "Last time we saw you, you were in Geosenge Town." "I was." Twilight explained. "After a fascinating study, I decided to do some traveling of my own. When I heard that Lumiose City was fully back on line, I felt that would be interesting to study." "So," Sunset said, "how's your little Starly?" "Starly looks great." Twilight replied as she tossed up a Poké Ball. "See for yourself." The ball opens, and out pops a dark brown bird with a curl on top of its head. The girls were surprised as Sunset pulled out her Pokédex. "Starly evolved into Staravia." Spike informed. Staravia, the Starling Pokémon and the evolved form of Starly. The Pokédex said. They travel in large flocks and can be very territorial. "Wow!" Sunset cheered. "When did Starly evolve into a Staravia?" Twilight told the girls a story about her travels. "Spike and I were in a tunnel that lead to Shalour City." "We were there ourselves. We helped Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon go through that tunnel." "Anyway, we were confronted by a young lady who I think was on a honeymoon with her groom. She challenged me to a Pokémon battle." Spike continues the story. "She brought out an insect Pokémon. Twilight’s Starly might have been a little smaller. But, Starly wasn't backing down. After an intense battle Starly was the winner." "And, Starly evolved. Spike and I were so happy." "What does this insect look like?" Izzy asked. Twilight thought about the description. "It has yellow and purple stripes on its belly, a purple head with red around it." Izzy took out a brown book with a red number 3 on it, and looked through it. She soon found an enttry and presented it to Twilight. "Is this the bug you battled?" "That's it! That's the insect I saw." Twilight replied as she read the entry. "Volbeat, the Firefly Pokémon. When night comes, Volbeat use the light on its tail to signal others." "I hear that Volbeat follow the scent of another Firefly Pokémon named Illumise." Sunset added. Suddenly, the girls were approached by a familiar trio. "Luster Dawn, Smolder, and Ocelus!" Sunny gasped. "What do you want now?" Sunset asked with disgust. Luster Dawn approached Sunset. "We're not here to cause you anymore trouble. In fact, we want to just talk to you." Pokémon Quiz It's Sunset Shimmer back with you. Which Pokémon has a form in Alola that looks like a tree? Inside the Pokémon Center, Luster Dawn and her partners explained about their situation. "Me and my friends often heard stories about you, Sunset." Luster said. "We learned about how you made up for your misdeeds." "But, why did you guys try to hurt me?" Sunset wondered. "Somebody had us believe only the bad things about you." Flashback During your graduation party, I was approached by this beefy guy wearing a crimson hoodie. He said his name is Garble. And, he told me some despicable things about you. "Nobody must trust that Sunset Shimmer crud!" Garble growled. "She's a vicious She Demon who prays on the weak! Physically and mentally. Forget what people say. SHE is Anon-A-Miss." Luster was starting to get angry. Garble's influence is starting to be in effect. "Now, crash that party and THROW HER OUT!!!" End of Flashback “At the time, Garble's words were so convincing. So, having Smolder and Ocelus with me, we barged in and you know the rest." "Yeah." Sunset replied. "I know. So, why the change of heart?" "Well," Smolder started, "we were about to pounce on you at Shalour City." "Just then," Ocelus continued, "one of those Officer Jennys came to confront us." "Instead of jail," Luster said, "she took us to a Pokémon Sanctuary on Route 21." Flashback We were lectured by Dr. Fauna and her associate, Starlight Glimmer. They were very disappointed in us, believing all of Garble's propaganda. They decided that to make up for our mistakes, we would be given Pokémon ourselves. We were shown some Pokémon that are recovering from abuse and neglect by rotten trainers and other such characters. All these Pokémon needed were kind people to take better care of them. Flashback ends "And, that's where I got my Magnemite." Luster explained. 'It's where I got this little guy." Smolder said as she threw a Poké Ball. Out pops a small blue dragon type creature. Twilight recognizes it. "That's a Bagon, the Rock Head Pokémon." Sunset pulls out her Pokédex and it came alive. Bagon, the Rock Head Pokémon. It's hard head can smash through many obstacles. It's always determined to someday take flight. "And, here's my Pokémon." Ocelus said as ahe threw her ball. Out pops a small purple crawling insect. Sunset learns of this insect. Venipede, the Centipede Pokémon. Said the Pokédex. This Pokémon is aggressive and can unleash nasty poison. "Very nice assortment of Pokémon." Izzy complimented. Luster then asked Sunset for a favor. "Sunset, when you have your Gym battle, can me and my friends watch?” "Luster is right." Ocelus added. "We want to see how well a trainer you really are." Sunset thought about it. She then gave her response. "Luster Dawn, you and your associates can come along, now that you know the truth about Garble and his boys." To be continued... End of Chapter 20 Pokémon Quiz Answer Okay, trainers. If you said the answer is Exeggutor: The Coconut Pokémon, you're right. SUNSET SHIMMER Braixen Bibarel Sandile Crobat Lucario Gible At the Sanctuary Pidgeotto Pikachu Kirlia Ivysaur Pancham Croagunk Snorlax Skidoo SUNNY STARSCOUT Quilladin Fletchinder Wartortle Mareep IZZY MOONBOW Frogadier Beedrill Kirlia Charmeleon Lapras