Ash's Story (Part 5: Modern Sinnoh)

Chapter 13

When we get into the healing room, Cynthia treats Paul's Torterra with a Super Potion. She moves on to Chimchar, giving it a pill and encouraging it to rest up.

"Chimchar looks a lot better now." I say.

"I'm done with your Pokemon. Your Pokemon are all well-trained, and I'm especially impressed with your Torterra."

"Torterra is my starter Pokemon, we've traveled a lot, we made it to the Hoenn, Johto, and Kanto leagues, but didn't win any of them. It is also that time I caught Weavile and Murkrow." Paul says.

"What about Chimchar?" I ask.

"After I came back to Sinnoh." Paul says.

When Cynthia compliments Chimchar, Paul complains that Chimchar didn't do well against Garchomp. Lillie argues that he didn't care how many Pokémon got hurt, though Paul defends his training methods. Lillie becomes angrier, saying that he has to support his Pokémon.

"Then I'll get spoiled, and Chimchar is the perfect example. A spoiled Pokemon who doesn't try enough." Paul says.

"But you have to support your Pokemon and that's when they'll support you!" Lillie says.

"Pathetic. You just keep doing this your way, I'll do it my way." Paul replies back.

"So you want to become stronger? Then I'll show you something." Cynthia says as we arrive at the Almighty one statue once more. She shows us the words, "When one life meets another life, something will be born." She claims that before reading the words, she used to train endlessly. Then she discovered that all Pokémon have different personalities and she wanted to get to know all of them.

Just then, we find Team Rocket stealing Paul's Chimchar, and we rush to chase them. "Give Chimchar back, or your be sorry!" I say.

But they try to get away from the hot air balloon, but Paul sends out his Ursaring and tells it to use Hyper Beam. Chimchar jumps away from Team Rocket right before the attack collides, sending them blasting off.

Chimchar falls to the ground, getting injured once more. However, Paul doesn't care, calling Chimchar useless for being captured by Team Rocket. Dawn calls Paul out, though Cynthia is able to stop the yelling, mentioning that what matters now is that Chimchar is okay. She advises Paul to stay the night at the Center, and he accepts her recommendation.

Later, Cynthia and we watch as Sinnoh Now reports that the Lustrous Orb, an item related to the Legendary Pokémon Palkia, has just been uncovered by archaeologists at the Celestic Town ruins.

Ash says, "Oh boy, Palmo is going to be worried about it."

"Yeah. With the Adamant Orb in the Eterna Historical Museum, the only one left is the Griseous Orb." Lillie replies.

"Well, I am going to the Celestic Town for now." Cynthia says. "That also reminds me. Try using this. They should help you on your way."

Dawn receives the HM for Cut from Cynthia, who says, "Cut in the Hidden Moves app allows you to chop down small trees that are blocking your way. Remember, you can use the hidden move Cut from your Poketch in the field. It will let you go places that were previously inaccessible to you."

After we're done, we head to the house and find the Underground Man. He says, "I am the first one to have started digging out the Grand Underground. You can call me the Underground Man. Everyone else does. I'll make a gift of this to you. You hold up your end of the deal and put it to good use."

We all receive the Explorer Kit, and with this item, we can go to the Grand Underground. "Let me mentor you as you become a full-fledged spelunker. Just follow my lead!"