//------------------------------// // Psychic Psych Out // Story: Sunset Shimmer’s Journey Through Kalos // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// Riding on top of a Mamoswine, Sunset, Sunny, and Izzy head down Route 17, which was experiencing a snowstorm. As soon as they got to the city entrance, they got off, and made their way to their destination. "Thanks, Mamoswine." Sunset said as she petted the Twin Tusk Pokémon. "He seems more helpful now." Izzy noticed. "I can see why." Sunny said as they made their way into the city. "That Abomasnow we rescued in Frost Cavern is Mamoswine's friend. He was worried." As the girls enter the city, Sunset was still angry at how Team Flare was hurting that Pokémon. "Those rotten creeps in red. I can’t stand them!" Soon, they were greeted by Suni. "Hi, everybody. Welcome to Anistar City!" "Suni." Sunset gasped. "What are you doing here?" "I was asked by Professor Sycamore to wait for you guys." Suni explained. "There's somebody in this city who can tell you about Xerneas." "No joke?" "No joke. Come with me." PSYCHIC PSYCH OUT Inside one of the houses, a kind man with white hair tells Sunset and her friends about the legendary Pokémon. "Xerneas is a Pokémon who can unleash energy from its horns to give people and Pokémon energy and vitality." The man said. "When it reaches its 1,000 year span, it uses it's remaining energy for many living being. It then becomes a dried up tree. That how I heard it." "That's some tale." Sunny said. "Do you think it's true?” "It could be." Sunset replied. "Anything can happen in the world of Pokémon." Later, as the girls look around the city, they noticed that the infamous Washouts are looking at a crystal statue. "Yo, Washouts!" Sunset called out. Lightning Dust turned to see Sunset and her friends. "Hey, Sunset. What a coincidence you'd be here?" "If you're here to cause any trouble," Izzy said angrily. "Easy, love." Rolling Thunder said. "We're just touring this city." "And, we're looking at this statue." Short Fuse added. "They call it the Anistar Sundial." Everyone looked at this statue. It shines beautifly in the sunlight. Even the Washouts are impressed. "So, how's your training coming along?" Sunny asked. "Not bad actually." Short Fuse replied. "However, Trubbish and Snubbull haven't evolved yet." "Honedge has evolved however." Lightning said. "Check it out!" Out popped a pair of swords crossed like an X. Sunset checked this Pokémon out. Doublade, the Sword Pokémon and the evolved form of Honedge. Said the Pokédex. The swords that make up its body work well together. "Well done, Lightning." Sunset praised. "Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a gym to find." "Wait, Sunset." Lightning said. "Can we tag along? I'd like to see how good a trainer you really are." "As long as you guys behave yourselves, sure." The group were told of a ordinary looking shop. As they were looking around, they were being watched by a woman with indigo hair and wearing a silvery outfit with a white cape. She then approached the group. "Hello, friends." The woman greeted. "May I help you?" "We were told that the Pokémon Gym is in this building." Sunset explained. "I can help you with that." She raised her hand. And soon, walls shifted to reveal an arena. The group were shocked. "Hey!" Lightning shouted. "What's this?" "This is the Anistar City Gym." The woman said with authority. "And, I am the leader of this gym: Olympia!" "Wow!" Everyone gasped. "I never expected the gym to be hidden in plain sight." Izzy said. "Nothing is always what is seems." Olympia informed. "Now, who is seeking a gym battle with me?" Sunset steps up. "I'll be your challenger." "Excellent, we shall make it a 3 on 3 battle." The Washouts are ready to see Sunset in a gym battle. Lightning Dust can't wait to see how Sunset Shimmer would fair. Pokémon Quiz Hello, everybody. Sunset Shimmer here. We heard the story of Xerneas. But, who's the other legendary Pokémon in Kalos? Sunny, Izzy, and the Washouts watch from the stands. A woman with flowing blond hair and wearing a long sleeve dark blue gown acts as a referee. "Are you ready, Miss Shimmer?" Olympia asked. "Ready when you are." Sunset answered. "Then, here comes my first Pokémon. Sigilyph, come." Out pops a strange looking flying creature that looks like it belongs in an art museum. Sunset learns of this strange creature. Sigilyph, the Avianoid Pokémon. The Pokédex said. This Pokémon was said to be a protector of ancient cities. Sunset studies this Pokémon. Then, she called out her first choice. "Delphox, I choose you!" Delphox comes out, ready for battle. The referee makes the call. "Let the battle begin." "Delphox, use Flame Charge!" Sunset called out. Dephox flamed up, and charged into Sigilyph. Olympia quickly reacted. "Sigilyph, Air Cutter!" The Avianoid Pokémon blew powerful winds to hold Delphox back. "Stsy strong, Delphox." Sunset said. As soon as Delphox got itself together, it's ready to counterattack. "Now, use Mystical Fire!" Delphox unleashed a flame of fire to Sigilyph. Thanks to the increase of speed thanks to Flame Charge, the flames surrounded Sigilyph quickly. Sigilyph quickly fainted. "Sigilyph is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Delphox wins." "Return, Sigilyph." Olympia said as she recalls her Pokémon. She then turned to Sunset. "Using Flame Charge to make Delphox faster is a good move." "Thank you, Olympia." Sunset said happily. "Here comes my next Pokémon. Slowking, come." Out pops a pink hippo like creature wearing a shell like headpiece. Sunset pulls out her Pokédex. Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. Said the Pokédex. When a Shellder bites Slowpoke in the head, it gives this Pokémon unexpected intelligence. Sunset thought about this situation. Slowking is a psychic type. But, it's also a water type. My Delphox might be at a disadvantage. "Delphox, return. I might need you later." Sunset said as she recalls her Pokémon. She calls for another one. "Pikachu, I choose you!" Pikachu pops out, ready for action. Olympia makes the first move. "Use Power Gem!" Slowking unleashes hardened rocks at Pikachu. "Pikachu, use Quick Attack to dodge it." Sunset called out. Pikachu zips away from the Power Gem. Olympia is very impressed. "Your Pikachu is very fast." Olympia said. "But, we shall prevail. Slowking, Zen Headbutt!" Slowking rams into Pikachu. Sunset got scared as Pikachu recovers. She notices that Slowking is sparking up. This is a break Sunset was looking for. "Pikachu, shut Slowking down with THUNDERBOLT!" "Thunderbolt?" Izzy gasped. Pikachu unleashed an electrical attack on Slowking. The Royal Pokémon tried to avoid the attack. But, Pikachu's Static stopped him cold. The electricity quickly cause Slowking to faint. "Slowking is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Pikachu wins." "Slowking, return." Olympia said as she recalls her Pokémon. She then pulls out another Poké Ball. "This is my last Pokémon. Stop this if you can. Meowstic, come!" Out pops a white creature with deep blue features. Sunset’s Pokédex gave some information on the Pokémon. Meowstic, the Constraint Pokémon. It keeps its ears folded so no psychic energy leaks out. "Can you still go on, Pikachu?" Sunset asked. Pikachu game Sunset a thumbs up, meaning it's ready. Sunset gives Pikachu a command. "Okay, then. Use Electro Ball." Pikachu use his tail to unleash electrical energy. But, Olympia was ready for that. "Meowstic, counter with Shadow Ball!" Meowstic unleashed a ball of dark energy. Both attacks canceled each other. Sunset was shocked. "Now, it's our turn to go on the offensive." Olympia said. "Meowstic, Psyshock!" The Constraint Pokémon unleashed a charge of psychic energy. Pikachu didn't have time to avoid the blast. He soon fainted. "Pikachu, NO!" Sunset gasped. "Pikachu is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Meowstic is the winner." Sunset recalls her Pokémon. Her friends and the Washouts watch with concern. "How's she going to come back from this?" Rolling Thunder wondered. "Let's just watch." Izzy replied. Poké Ball in hand, Sunset made her decision. "Let's go!" Out pops a bigger version of Krokorok. It's also red and has a wider mouth. "What's that?" Lightning asked. Looking through a book with an orange number 5 on it, Izzy answered the question. "Krookodile, the Intimidation Pokémon and the evolved form of Krokorok. Its powerful jaws can clamp down on anything." "So, you're final choice is a ground and dark type." Olympia realized. "Right." Sunset replied. "Psychic powers won't work on this fellow." "But, this will. Meowstic, Disarming Voice!" Meowstic started singing. But, Sunset reacted quickly. "Krookodile, use Dig!" Krookodile went underground to avoid the attack. Meowstic is not sure where her opponent will be. Suddenly, Krookodile emerged and unleash a charge of dark energy. "Oh my gosh!" Sunny gasped. "Krookodile just learned Foul Play!" The attack was super effective against Meowstic. She soon fainted. "Meowstic is unable to battle." The referee announced. "Krookodile wins. The winner of this battle is Sunset Shimmer from Canterlot City!" Sunset ran up to congratulate her Pokémon. "Great work, Krookodile! You even learned a new move. I'm so proud of you." Sunset and Krookodile hugged each other. After recalling her Pokémon, Olympia raised her hand again. Soon, the arena reverted back to what it was before. This caught the witnesses off guard for a bit. "I thank you for battling with honor, Sunset Shimmer." Olympia said proudly. "You have truly earned the Psychic badge." Sunset received a gold badge that's shaped like a bunch of swirls. "I have the Psychic Badge!" Sunset cheered. "That's badge number seven." Later, after saying goodbye to the Washouts, Sunset and her friends went to the Pokémon Center. There, Sprout Cloverleaf was waiting. But, he looked worried. "I've got some disturbing news." Sprout said nervously. "What's the matter?" Sunset asked. Sprout played a message from his Holo Caster. It's a message from Lysandre. "Attention, trainers." Lysandre announced. "This entire world is becoming more disturbing and unbalanced. To rectify this, Team Flare will revive the Ultimate Weapon to wipe the slate clean. Those not associated with Team Flare will be wiped off the face of the Earth." The message ends. This left the group scared and confused. What's next? End of Chapter 30 Pokémon Quiz Answer Okay, everyone. If you said the answer is Yveltal: The Destruction Pokémon, you’re right. SUNSET SHIMMER Delphox Pidgeot Pikachu Krookodile Goldeen Skidoo At the Sanctuary Bibarel Kirlia Venusaur Pancham Snorlax Toxicroak Crobat Lucario Gabite Bergmite SUNNY STARSCOUT Quilladin Talonflame Blastoise Flaaffy Vanillite IZZY MOONBOW Greninja Beedrill Kirlia Charizard Lapras