//------------------------------// // Rainbooms Reunion // Story: Sunset Shimmer’s Journey Through Kalos // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// As the noble trio continue their travels to Dendemille Town, they met up with two friends they haven't seen in a while. "Rainbow! Fluttershy!" Sunset called out. It was indeed Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. And, Rainbow has a Machoke with her. "Hey, Sunset." Rainbow Dash greeted. "Great to see you again." "I see your Machop has evolved into Machoke." "He sure did. This Pokémon can be very helpful in some situations." "Rainbow's Machop isn't the only Pokémon that evolved." Fluttershy said as she tossed a Poké Ball. "Have a look." Out pops a lavender butterfly with clear wings. Sunset was happily surprised as she took out her Pokédex. "A Butterfree. The Butterfly Pokémon. " Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokémon and the evolved form of Metapod. The Pokédex said. The scales on its wings are coated with poison. "It's beautiful." Sunny said, feeling love for Butterfree. "Thanks, Sunny." Fluttershy cooed as ahe turns to Sunset. "We came at a good time." "Fluttershy is right." Rainbow added. "We're getting together with Applejack, Pinkie, Rarity, and Twilight." "Oh my gosh!" Sunny gasped. "The seven of you are that music group, the Rainbooms. Right?" "You guessed it, Sunny Starscout." "How about that, Sunset." Izzy said. "The band's getting back together." Sunset is surprised to hear that. "Wow." RAINBOOMS REUNION The group made their way to a nice setting Fluttershy set up. "So, Sunset." Rainbow Dash said. "How's your journey going?" "Pretty good actually." Sunset replied as she took out her badge case. "Check it out." Rainbow was shocked to see the case. "No way. Six badges so far. Only two more before entry to the Pokémon League." "So, where are you heading next?" Fluttershy asked. "My friends and I are heading for Anistar City for my next gym battle." Sunset explained. "First, we have to make our way through Dendemille Town." "Then, you better bundle up." Said a familiar voice. That voice belongs to Twilight Sparkle. "Dendemille Town is near a snow covered mountain." "Well, well." Rainbow said. "If it isn't my favorite egghead. Hi there, Twi." "Hi, Rainbow Dash." Twilight greeted. "But, I'm still not comfortable being called an egghead." Her dog, Spike, chuckled which got Twilight a bit miffed. "What are you giggling at?" "How's Staravia, Twilight?" Izzy asked. "Staravia is doing fine, Izzy Moonbow. She just learned to use Fly." "Howdy, y'all." Greeted a southern lady. That voice belonged to Applejack as she and Rarity joined the group. "Applejack! Rarity!" Fluttershy squealed. "Hello, darlings." Rarity greeted. Sunset was happy to see them. "Hi, guys. How are you?" "We're doing fine, Sugarcube." Applejack replied. "Me and Rarity ran into each other in Ambrette Town. And, we decided to do a little cave exploring." "I was a little nervous." Rarity admitted. "But, Applejack was by my side." "How's Skitty?" Sunny asked. "Take a look for yourself." She tossed a Poké Ball. Out popped a cat with purple ears, tail, and collar around her neck. "WOW!" Sunny squealed. "Skitty evolved into a Delcatty." Sunset’s Pokédex gave some information. Delcatty, the Prim Pokémon and the evolved form of Skitty. This Pokémon likes to look for places to take a nap. "How did your Skitty evolve, Rarity?" Sunset asked. "While me and Applejack were exploring that cave she mentioned," Rarity explained, "my Skitty touched an interesting looking stone. Suddenly, she evolved into a beautiful Delcatty." "You must've found a Moon Stone." Twilight figured. "It can evolve certain Pokémon." "Oh. Like it can evolve a Clefairy into a Clefable?" "That's right, Rarity." Applejack soon took out a Poké Ball. "That cave is where I found this little guy. Lookie here." Out pops a round dark purple rock with a red crystal on its head. "I heard of that Pokémon." Sunset said as she pulls out her Pokédex. "It's called a Roggenrola." Roggenrola, the Mantle Pokémon. The Pokédex said. The crystal on its head is used to sense its surroundings. Suddenly, Izzy was blasted with a bunch of confetti. She got nervous. "Where did this come from?" From behind a tree steps out Pinkie Pie with a confetti cannon. "Hi, Izzy. Good to see you again!" Twilight chuckled. "Now, the band's back together." Pokémon Quiz Hello, everybody. Sunset Shimmer here. According to legend, a legendary Pokémon appears for kind hearted people. It often drops feathers to bring joy to those with kind hearts. Which Pokémon is it? The group of friends are enjoying each other's company. Then, Rarity asked for a favor. "Sunset, will you please show us your Pokémon?" "Sure." Sunset replied as she threw all of her Poké Balls. "Come out, everybody." Sunset’s Pokémon came out. Rainbow Dash was impressed. "Not a bad collection. Lucario, Pidgeotto, Krokorok, Goldeen, Kirlia, and Skidoo." "I'm glad you like them, Rainbow." Sunset said. "Check out MY Pokémon." Sunny said. Out popped Sunny's Pokémon. Pinkie was surprised. "WOWEE! Quilladin, Fletchinder, Blastoise, and Flaaffy. I like them." "Thanks, Pinkie." Sunny said happily. "Now, it's my turn." Izzy said. Twilight looked at Izzy's Pokémon as they come out. "Hmm. Greninja, Beedrill, Charizard, Kirlia, and Lapras. Very impressive, Izzy." Izzy blushed. The Pokémon started to interact with each other as the girls interact as well. "That monster, Garble, is at it again. Huh?" Dash asked. "He sure is." Sunset replied. "He's still trying to turn people against me." "Just like the CMCs tried with Anon-A-Miss." "Speaking of brutes," Rarity interrupted, "I heard you girls had another run in with Team Flare." "Unfortunately, yeah." Sunny replied. "They stole a bunch of Poké Balls at the factory at Laverre City." "Oh dear." Fluttershy gasped. "These criminals are scary. Especially those scientists." "I agree." Later that night, the girls set up tents to sleep outside. Sitting under a tree, Sunset looked up in the night sky. The moon was shining brightly. She felt some warmth, knowing her friends will always be there. The next morning, Sunset, Sunny, and Izzy went on their way. "It's good to be with my friends from Canterlot City." Sunset said. "You and those six girls made a pretty good group of friends." Izzy said. "Where did they go?" "Twilight went with Pinkie Pie to learn about evolution stones with Pinkie’s family, Rainbow Dash is getting together with Spitfire, Applejack and Rarity are exploring Kalos together, and Fluttershy is back to studying Pokémon." "As for us, we're still heading for Dendemille Town." Sunny added. The noble trio continue their journey. End of Chapter 28 Pokémon Quiz Answer Okay, Everyone. If you said that the answer is Ho-Oh: The Rainbow Pokémon, you’re right. SUNSET SHIMMER Pidgeotto Kirlia Krokorok Lucario Skidoo Goldeen At the Sanctuary Delphox Pikachu Bibarel Venusaur Pancham Snorlax Toxicroak Crobat Gabite SUNNY STARSCOUT Quilladin Fletchinder Blastoise Flaaffy IZZY MOONBOW Greninja Beedrill Kirlia Charizard Lapras