Kee was about to start walking again, when he saw the light of a Rapidash. Being ridden on by a girl, with a Mudsdale behind her, hauling a bunch of stuff. A Lycanroc was also nearby. And he saw the rip form and tear even louder, spilling its contents. Much like her, every shatter made him wince. She nearly cussed, and gave some commands to her Pokemon. He took a step forward to help when another bag dropped and rolled over to his feet. Nodding, he picked it up. "Grubbin, you also help pick up some bottles and supplies. Be very careful though, and watch where you're stepping. And be gentle with them." His little bug Pokemon jumped off and started to gather what was left. It was even making a small pile of broken shards in one spot, and things that survived in another, ready to be picked up by the humans. It wasn't fast, but it was meticulous.

Taking the round bag of something to her Mudsdale, he couldn't help but speak up. "So where do you want me to put this? Or if you'd like, my hotel is nearby, I can run quick to get an empty bag and help carry things if you're not too far..." It was something odd, but she seemed vaguely familiar. He liked to think maybe his older brother or father might have dragged him along once to see the woman or something. But he wasn't quite sure on that. He just noticed that there was a fair amount of medicine with her. "Say...why do you need so much medicine...sorry, I don't mean to pry, it's just kind of odd..." Taking a couple bottles to hand over to her, he noticed that it was for Pokemon. Was she delivering to the Pokemon Center? Well, hopefully she was nice and would answer his inquiry.

After the initial Chewtle, more started to dig themselves out. Keenan could hear the commotion behind him, but stayed focus here. After Derek had lamented hating birds, Keenan chuckled. "Hey now, most of them aren't that.....bad...." Kee had turned around and noticed the cut by the man's eye. Completely ignoring the amazing Metagross that the man had summoned, the blonde started digging around his backpack. Finding a first aid kit, it dawned on him about the sheer numbers. "What do you think, Ty? If there's going to be so many, think I should get everyone out?" The Tyrunt looked like it was thinking a little bit. But nodded her approval.

Keenan took out five pokeballs and toss them out. His Houndour, Spheal, Grubbin, Beldum, and Sizzilepede all came out. "Alright guys, we need to protect these baby pokemon from other pokemon. Spheal, you take point, bulldoze anything that gets in your way with rollout. Make sure the path is clear for the Chewtles. Try not to get too far ahead, but if you do, support everyone else with water gun and powder snow. Grubbin, Beldum, you two are my direct defenders, if anything gets past Houndour and Tyrunt, it'll be up to you two to send them back! Use vice grip, toss them, then let Beldum use tackle. Sizzlipede, you're the support. Use Ember to wear down and discourage anything coming close. When I give the signal, use smokescreen to hide the Chewtle. Tyrunt, you're front and center, you go after anything that dares make a challenge! Show them why you're the king, if need be, use roar to send them running! Houndour, you're supporting Tyrunt when possible and my mobile hound, you move to where we need you the most. Ember and smog will be your main weapons. But if anything gets past Ty, and you're close enough, fire fang and bit works as well, otherwise, you stay closer to the back, make sure the stragglers are safe. We need to work as a team to get these poor little guys to safety. I'm going to patch up our buddy there, but then I'll be here to coordinate everyone. We've never done this before, but trust in each other and watch each other's backs, and we'll do these little guys right by giving them a chance at life. You all ready for this!" All of his pokemon growled, chirped, and barked their affirmatives.

And moved to position. Spheal quickly caught up to the lead. A couple of Ekans decided to get in the way. And as per instructions, the seal pokemon used rollout to get them out of the way. Sizzlipede then used his ember attack to get them running. The bug and fire type stayed with the main group, walking with them as they rushed towards the water. Grubbin and Beldum stayed together and semi-close to the front. Tyrunt was more in the middle, but farther out. Houndour moved towards the back, already using Smog to both hide the stragglers, and keeping a pack of poochyena from the hatchlings. Tyrunt used Roar to scare off more Spearow.

Kee took the first aid kit and went towards Derek. Taking out an anti-septic wipe, he'd clean up the wound. It was kind of tricky to do since it was so close to the man's eye, but he got it cleaned up and put a band-aid on it. "And I'll leave this side to you. Don't get hurt again, or I'll sick my baby bro on you, understand?" Kee attempted to look threatening to the older man. But it was unlikely to be successful due to how cute he was. After the response, he'd go back to direct and fine tune their formation...

Keenan and Aaron was on a relatively small boat. A motor boat with a small kitchen area, a captain's deck, and two rooms. And a tiny bathroom. The "captain" was a friend of both their older brother and their father. Keenan himself was dressed in just his black and fire lined swimming trunks, while Aaron took mostly to his older brother, wearing a pair of purple trunks but wearing a short sleeved jacket. Their pokemon also seemed to be enjoying the little sea faring trip. Keenan's Spheal was enjoying the open water, though sticking fairly close to the boat. The captain was content to keep it fairly slow. Not fast enough to leave the poor water type in the dust, but not slow enough where they might as well not even be going.

However, surprises happen. The captain turned off the engine and just let boat float. Keenan got up and looked around to see a swarm of Lapras around. One even took to playing with Spheal after they stopped. Laughing at the antics, Kee just watched. Aaron eventually came out with a ball, and tossed it at the two playing pokemon. Aaron's Shuppet and Magnimite floated behind him, just watching curiously. The playing Lapras eventually booped the ball to Keenan, who then started to play with it too...

Keenan and his little brother, Aaron, arrived in Oldale Town. It was a small and quaint township, but apparently just large enough to have a Pokemon Center and a PokeMart. Along with a few minor businesses here and there. Both had been here before. After dropping off his Houndour to get looked at by the Pokemon Center's nurse, a nice looking young man. Aaron, being a little party pooper, elbowed Kee in the ribs as he stared probably a shade too long at the man's backside. Pouting, they left to secure their room, and then ran around to see what was happening.


Not a whole lot apparently. After heading back to their hotel room, and eating dinner, Aaron worked on some homework. Kee decided to go out and try to find something to do/play. He decided to give Grubbin some fresh air too. The little bug Pokemon stayed on his shoulder as he wondered around town, just enjoying the night air. The blonde wore an apple red T-shirt with an Arbok design on it, blue capris, and snow white crocs. Because why not. He still had his other Pokemon with him, but they stayed in their pokeballs for now. Tomorrow evening, he may go to Route 103 to find any other cool looking Pokemon, and then try to do a little bit of research in the Petalburg Gym Leader. But for now, he just wanted to be out, and maybe relax a little...a battle may not be that bad either... 

Aaron deadpanned at Noah. "If you're compatible with him, he's a lot better." Kee wrapped an arm around his brother's neck, and started to put him in a headlock. "Oi, don't talk about me like I'm not even here!" Aaron, for his part, just stomped on Kee's foot, making him let go. Then both boys saw the gym leader pull out a wallet. Both of them frowned. "Put that away!" Both of them yelled at Noah with quite a bit of force. Even Houndour was a little startled by it. "Mom's cooking a feast that'll take her ages to consume even after giving us some for the road. You come with us and help out with that, okay?" Keenan tried to grab the man's wrist and drag him towards their house. With Houndour right on his heels, along with hopefully Electrike. The elder blonde was more quiet along the way, but his little brother picked up conversation.

"So, what kind of gym do you operate? And what kind of projects do you assist on?"

Luckily, their home wasn't that far off. Just on the outskirts of the town, more for room for their Pokemon. Their mom works from home, but still has a variety of her Pokemon from when she adventured through the regions. Her Walrien was in the small pond next to the house and waved at them, as her Arcanine came out from around the building and crouched down in front of the Electrike. The large Pokemon gave it a small, but friendly boop with its nose. And started to trot off like the giant kid that it was. Kee continued to drag Noah inside, to be greeted into the kitchen with a larger woman and a huge feast on the table. "Hey Mom! We brought a guest! This is Noah! He's the gym leader from Virdanturf Town!" The woman greeted the man warmly and told all of them to sit down and dig in.

Purchasing:

Move Tutor (75 PD)
-Granbull learning Fire Punch

Level Tutor (40 PD)
-Granbull learning Thunder Fang

Total: -115 PD

The pokeball wiggled a few times before stopping, and the light on the button stopped glowing. It was a successful capture. Smiling, Keenan walked over and picked it up. "Don't worry, I'll take good care of you. As will Derek." Soon after, the pokeball glowed white and disappeared. His older brother should get his new addition at his place just on the outskirts of Olivine City. It was a ways away, but it was amazing what technology can do. The lady recalled her Mareanie and waved goodbye, wishing him farewell. Kee would wave back. "Yep, goodbye and good luck on your endeavors!" He also wasn't one for long goodbyes. Though he wouldn't have minded some idle chit chat. Oh well. She was probably very busy, and this was her way to unwind.

Besides, he better get back to the main trail anyways. His younger brother was likely getting a little bit antsy. Houndour sniffed the air, and started to move back towards the trail. Keenan wasn't that good at directions yet, so having a dog-like Pokemon being his guide worked well. After getting back, he recalled his injured Houndour and they continued on towards Oldale town.

A man soon approached from the opposite side of the pond, with a fighting-type called Machamp. After nodding initially to the man's question, he didn't get much of a chance to introduce himself before he noticed the four-armed Pokemon flexing. Kee looked back at Derek as the man asked if Randal, the Pokemon's nickname, was showing off. Nodding, the man looked back, the Pokemon quickly going back to a neutral pose. It earned a tiny smile to Kee's face. Such quirky people...and Pokemon. It wasn't long before one of the Pokemon that they were supposed to escort emerged from the ground, and was asked to introduce himself. "Right...um, I'm Keenan. And this is Tyrunt. I have other Pokemon too...depending on what we find out here, I might be switching a bit..." His little dinosaur gave them it's own version of a two-fingered salute.

The Chewtle looked at them with weary, scared eyes. Kee just smiled at it and waved before walking over to it. Sitting down on the ground, he gave the little guy a few finger pets. It wasn't long before an opportunist tried for it. Tyrunt saw it, and used the blonde as a platform. Keenan looked up, and sure enough, a Wingull was coming down. "Ty, use Bite and toss it away! You keep going, little guy, we'll keep them off your back!" The blonde looked back at the turtle Pokemon. Chewtle saw something in Keenan's eyes, and started to walk as fast as it could towards the pond. Tyrunt, for his part, bit the bird Pokemon on the wing, and tossed it on the ground. It flinched, and didn't move much, allowing the fossil Pokemon to use Tackle on it, sending it into the bushes. It didn't come out again. Keenan figured he must have knocked it out, but still stayed by the little baby Chewtle as it hurried towards its haven...

The blue haired girl went in first, attracting the two Pokemon's attetion. But the Wigglytuff was the one that seemed to be aggressive. But before it could do its own attack, Mareanie acted first, with a snap of its trainer's fingers. It soon began to slow down, and the lady lobbed a Pokeball at it. She then turned to him, telling him it was his turn. Houndour stepped up. At first, the Granbull stepped back. Then Keenan ordered his puppy to use Ember. The fire-type opened his mouth and fired several dozen balls of fire. It wasn't going to be particularly effective, but also not necessarily worthless either. The larger Pokemon put his hands up and weathered through the assault. And used Scary Face.

Houndour hesitated at first, but then the scary looking Pokemon bounded towards it practically in a rage. It slammed into Houndour, but it also allowed the Pokemon to use Fire Fang. Granbull practically threw the dog away, but Houndour landed on feet, and used Smog. The fairy type didn't look too good from it, but still bounded over in a rage. Kee wondered if that was the Outrage attack. Houndour again used Ember to try to slow it down. It helped to an extent, as the purple/dark pink Pokemon slammed into a tree. It was Kee's turn to throw a Pokeball. And hopefully luck was on his side...

The grassy monkey seemed to think better of picking a fight when Houndour stood in front of Keenan and snarled at it, the wild Pokemon running for the hills. Hopefully going to seek treatment. Keenan nodded at the woman after she shook her head, and allowed the nursing pokemon to leave without incident. She said she was looking for Fairy-types. He half wondered if she was just wanting one to round out her team or if there was some other reason. Her cool, and rare apparently, Pokemon was bouncing, practically eager to show off. Apparently the poison and water type liked him already.



"I'm not really looking for something in particular. If the Pokemon looks cool, I guess? Anyways, if you don't mind a temporary ally, my Houndour can probably sniff something out..." If she was okay with that, that is. And if she was, Houndour would do some more sniffing around. That Chansey was an interesting find. But he really wasn't interested in the support Pokemon...he was far from being a nurse or medical profession of any kind. He just patiently waited for his Houndour to do his work. Keenan wasn't particularly a sociable person...though he was fairly easy to talk to.

It didn't take too long before Houndour found a scent, and barked at them. Kee nodded and started to follow his Pokemon, hoping the woman and her own Mareanie can keep up. In another clearing, there were two Pokemon that looked like they were having an argument. A Granbull and a Wigglytuff. He...actually liked the way Granbull looked. "What luck...both are Fairy types. Are you okay taking the Wigglytuff? I'm really looking at that Granbull and want to add it to my team..."

Hopefully she'll be fine with that. If not, he could flip a coin to see who gets what. With that decided, hopefully they'd both walk out together at the same time, earning the two arguing Pokemon's attention.

Keenan and his little brother, Aaron, were both walking towards a home. They had gotten a message from their older brother that a friend of his needed some help, but they didn't know of the nature of it. Just something about pokemon conservation. Keenan was a blonde, amber eyed teenager that was five foot eight, and fairly skinny. His little brother was only slightly shorter, and one of his eyes was blue, but otherwise had similar looks. Neither one knew who this person was or anything...while they did maintain contact with Derek, he wasn't exactly the most open about his contacts and friends here in Hoenn.

A woman came out of the home, and asked if they were Derek Toral's brothers. After nodding, she explained the situation. Squirtle and Chewtle at their ponds had been hatching. But they've noticed fewer and fewer were making it to their ponds. And that she'd seen many other Pokemon, some well known for being predators, was hanging around the same area. To top it off, she had other duties to attend to, including trying to find a babysitter for her five and six year old and check up on some sick Pokemon she'd been nursing. She was desperate for any help. Aaron offered to help with the kids. Keenan said he'd take the job with protecting the newborn Pokemon. After thanking them both, she told her two children about the new babysitter, and the kids dragged Aaron off to play. The woman also let Keenan know that someone else was going to help.

After she told him to please keep an open mind, he was baffled as to who this second person was. He didn't even know this woman! None the less, he followed her directions, and took out Tyrunt. The dinosaur Pokemon stayed by his side as he looked around the ponds, looking for any sign of the newborns, the predators, and his partner...

Doing this with DEREK HOFFMAN