While at the Pokemon Center, I met with Mr. Bonding again, and he gave me the O-Power Critical Power Lv. 1. I talked to people in the Pokemon Center, and one of them told me of mysterious stones that are filled with life energy which I could find in the Kalos region. Another told me that a shining stone that emitted great warmth was discovered, possibly one of those life stones, and she said that a great tower was built to house and protect the stone.
I left the Pokemon Center, and went to explore Shalour City, a "city of awakening" as the sign by the Pokemon Center said. I went into one house, where a Scientist gave me an Eviolite for my efforts to complete the Pokedex. I did more exploring, and received a Soothe Bell from someone when they saw that Cadence liked me so much. I also loaned Gabriel to a woman to help her with luggage, and she gave me several bits of Stardust as thanks.
I started going north to see more of the city, but I was stopped by Tierno and Trevor. They greeted me, and we compared our Costal Kalos Pokedexes, and I won by seeing 50 different Pokemon. Tierno told me he found some great Pokemon dancers. Trevor remembered that the professor told us all to say hello the Mega Evolution guru when we reached Shalour City. Tierno wondered where we could find him, and Trevor said that he's in an imposing building called the Tower of Mastery.
I explored the city further, and found out that Korrina was training in the Tower of Mastery. I soon found it, and Tierno came up from behind. He wanted to show me something, and I thought it was a new dance, but it turned out to be a stone he got from a person calling themselves the Wandering Stone Collector as thanks for showing off his dance moves. He thought it might be a Mega Stone, and gave me the Intriguing Stone because I was such a good Trainer.
We both turned to look across the shore to the Tower of Mastery, truly a large and imposing structure. Tierno said he'd call Trevor and told me to go on ahead. I found a photo spot where I got a nice picture of myself in front of the (blurry) Tower of Mastery. After I tipped Phil the Photo Guy, I went back to the Pokemon Center to sell those bits of Stardust I had for a good profit.
I went inside the Tower of Mastery, and within the tower I saw a massive statue of Lucario with a door at the base, and spiraling stairs heading up the tower. It was an amazing sight, and I went through the door at the statue to find a small room.
I found Korrina and an old man there. He knew who I was, and said he was told by Sycamore that I would be coming. He told me he was called the Mega Evolution guru, though it of course wasn't his real name. I went over to him, and he was surprised that I was the only one there, having been told that Sycamore gave five kids a Pokedex, and he wondered if I had anyone else with me.
It was then that Tierno and Trevor came in, wondering who I was talking to. They introduced themselves to one another, and he was pleased to meet them but wondered where the other two were. The guru recognized the Intriguing Stone I held, but I told him it was given to me, though Tierno seemed to want me to say that I found it alone. The guru said that it didn't matter who found it, only that I was honest. He told me of the virtue of honesty, and said the Intriguing Stone is just an ordinary rock.
The guru heard some commotion outside, and went to leave the room. Korrina was glad to see I made it to Shalour City, and told me that Lucario, even while in it's Pokeball, was really happy to see me. She thought we should see what the commotion was, and it turned out that Serena and Shauna had both made it as well.
I lined up with the others, and Serena wondered where I'd been, while Trevor commented that it had been a while since our group gathered in one place. Tierno remembered the last time was on Route 7, and I hadn't realized it had been so long. I had seen them here and there quite often on my journey, so I didn't think much of us being together as a group.
Tierno asked the guru who the woman was, and he introduced her as his granddaughter, Korrina, and told my friends that she was Shalour City's Gym Leader. He said, as we were all there, he would explain Mega Evolution to us. He assumed we all knew of Pokemon Evolution, and then told us that Mega Evolution is something that transcends all other evolution.
The guru told us that Mega Evolution is a transformation of Pokemon that were thought unable to evolve any further. Trevor asked if it meant a Pokemon like Charizard would be able to evolve even further, and Korrina told him that was indeed the case. She said that not ALL Pokemon have a Mega Evolution though, and explained that there was a reason he used the word "transformation" moments before.
The guru told us that Mega Evolution differs from Evolution because it ends after a certain amount of time, a temporary evolution. After the time ends, the Pokemon goes back to their normal form, and back to their normal strength. Korrina told us that there was still so little known about Mega Evolution, and what was currently known was that it required special items, and even more importantly it required trust between Pokemon and Trainer.
The guru told us that to make Mega Evolution work, you need two items: a Mega Stone for the Pokemon, and the Mega Ring, which has a mysterious stone set in it, which is held by the Trainer. The guru told us that he would like to give these items to all of us, but that at that time he only had ONE Mega Ring to give.
He said it's a very precious item, and that's why his research wasn't getting anywhere. He told us he wanted us to decide among ourselves which one of us would be the one who challenges the Mega Evolution successor. Tierno, Shauna, and Trevor all turned down the offer, which left me and Serena as the two looking to earn the Mega Ring.
Tierno said that we were two of the best Trainers, and Serena thought we should battle for it. I had no objections to that, and our friends, the guru, and Korrina all watched as we battled. She was determined to win, to get the Mega Ring, and to prove herself the best Trainer, but I was determined to get that Mega Ring and become stronger and stronger. I'm Champion of Hoenn, Sinnoh, Johto, Kanto, AND Unova, and I wouldn't be denied this new power!
Serena sent out Meowstic, and I sent Cadence out against it. Meowstic used Light Screen to raise it's Special Defense, and Cadence attacked with Fairy Wind for minor damage. I switched to Jack, and Meowstic used Disarming Voice for minor damage. I had Jack attack with Thief for great damage, and then Mewostic countered with Psybeam for good damage and confusion.
Jack was confused, but he attacked with Thief once more for great damage, then Meowstic used Psybeam for good damage again. I decided to switch back to Cadence, and Mewostic used Disarming Voice for minor damage, and then Light Screen wore off. Meowstic used Disarming Voice once more for minor damage, then Cadence attacked with Fairy Wind to knock Meowstic out.
I kept Cadence in the fight when Absol was sent out, and it struck first with Quick Attack for good damage before Cadence countered with Fairy Wind for great damage. Cadence attacked with Fairy Wind once more, and Absol barely clung on to attack with Bite for good damage. Cadence used Fairy Wind once more, and knocked out Absol, and Jack grew to Level 33 and learned Smack Down in place of Lick. Gabriel also grew to Level 34 from the Exp Share.
I sent Gabriel out against Serena's last Pokemon, Quilladin, and Gabriel attacked with Peck for great damage before he got hit by Needle Arm for minor damage. Gabriel attacked with Ember for massive damage, and Quilladin barely clung on to counter with Needle Arm once more which did only minor damage. Gabriel finished Quilladin off with Peck, and at the end Logan and Cadence both grew to Level 33. With Quilladin down, I won the battle, and the Mega Ring!
After the battle Serena told me she could feel how powerful the bond between my Pokemon and I were, and said that losing was frustrating but she was certain that my Pokemon could Mega Evolve. Korrina said that there may be winners and losers in a Pokemon battle, but she thought that Serena and I and all our Pokemon were winners.
Korrina said that Mega Evolution is nothing more than just one way to make Pokemon stronger. She told us that Trainers can bring out the strength of their Pokemon WITHOUT Mega Evolution, and this was very true. The guru told me that I should challenge Korrina, and she left after telling us that we should all challenge her.
Everyone left, and I went to heal my team before I went to the Shalour Gym. I would soon earn that Mega Ring and become more powerful than ever!
My team consisted of:
Cadence (Floette, Fairy, Lv. 32)
Axel (Pikachu, Electric, Lv. 32)
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 32)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 32)
Jack (Frogadier, Water, Lv. 32)
Gabriel (Fletchinder, Fire/Flying, Lv. 33)
The Gym Guide told me that Shalour Gym was a Fighting-Type Gym, and he said that I just need to run into all the Roller Skaters and beat them. It turned out that this Gym was one large roller rink, and I would have to skate around on my Roller Skates if I wanted to battle with all the other Roller Skaters.
I soon got into a battle, and through the battle Axel grew to Level 33. After the battle two of these platforms raised up at the center platform. It looked like each Trainer defeated would get a bridge built up to battle against Korrina at the end of it. I healed my team and continued along the Gym, looking for more Trainers to battle against.
I got into another battle, and his Heracross was taken out in short order. Brody grew to Level 33, and I continued on after more of the bridge was formed. I got into another battle shortly after, and Gabriel took out the Roller Skater's Pancham easily and grew to Level 35, then Cadence took out his Throh, and finally Logan knocked out his Machoke to grow to Level 34, while Cadence and Jack both grew to Level 34 as well.
After the battle Gabriel evolved into his final form, Talonflame! Another part of the bridge was raised, leaving just one more Trainer for me to fight. I healed my team, and searched out the last Roller Skater. I soon found her, and after a short battle the final part of the bridge raised and I could finally battle Korrina.
I reached the central platform, and met up with Korrina. She knew I was a strong Trainer already, and didn't see a point in holding off any longer. I agreed, and the battle started immediately.
Korrina sent out Mienfoo, while I sent out Gabriel. Mienfoo used Fake Out for minor damage, and caused Gabriel to flinch. Gabriel used Peck next for massive damage, and Mienfoo countered with Power-Up Punch for minor damage, but the move also increased it's attack. Korrina used a Hyper Potion to heal her Pokemon, before Gabriel attacked with Peck for massive damage, leaving it where it was before the Potion.
Korrina used ANOTEHR Hyper Potion, and Gabriel attacked with Peck for massive damage, leaving Mienfoo in the red. Gabriel attacked with Peck again, and Mienfoo was knocked out. That was one down, and two more to go. I hoped that Korrina was out of Hyper Potions after using two on that one Pokemon!
I kept Gabriel in the fight when Machoke was sent out, Gabriel attacked with Peck for massive damage, and Machoke used Rock Tomb for massive damage in return. Gabriel attacked with Peck once more for great damage, and Machoke was knocked out.
Axel grew to Level 34, and I sent Axel out against Korrina's last Pokemon, Hawlucha. Hawlucha used Flying Press for massive damage, and it took some damage from Rocky Helmet before Axel used Nuzzle for minor damage and paralysis. Axel used Thunderbolt after that, and it did massive damage to knock out Hawlucha and win the battle!
Korrina was disappointed in her defeat, but she accepted it like a proper Gym Leader. She handed over the Rumble Badge, which meant Pokemon up to Level 50, including traded Pokemon, would obey me. She told me that I could also use Surf outside of battle, thanks to this new Badge. Korrina also handed over TM98 (Power-Up Punch) which does damage while also increasing attack power.
Korrina then apologized to me, and told me I would need to make it to the top of the Tower of Mastery if I want the Mega Ring. She apologized for sending me this way and that, promising me that she wasn't giving me the runaround, though I wasn't so sure of that. She went further, telling me that since I've done so great rolling with the punches that she'd like to ask me a favor.
Korrina wanted another battle, between equals, as two Trainers who can use Mega Evolution. She told me she would be waiting for me with Lucario at the top of the Tower of Mastery. Korrina left, and it seemed like I would have to fight hard if I wanted to gain the power of Mega Evolution.
I left the Shalour Gym to heal my team at the Pokemon Center, and I decided I would call it a day. Korrina would be waiting for me at the Tower of Mastery, and I didn't feel like having to fight my way through many more Trainers.
Current Team:
Brody (Diggersby, Normal/Ground, Lv. 33)
Cadence (Floette, Fairy, Lv. 34)
Axel (Pikachu, Electric, LV. 34)
Logan (Venusaur, Grass/Poison, Lv. 34)
Jack (Frogadier, Water, Lv. 34)
Gabriel (Talonflame, Fire/Flying, Lv. 35)
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