Sun was in full shine when they hit the Route 7.
It seemed not have an end, and on the right side there was a river so the weather was more chilled than that of the Acquacorde Town.
Mike, Jenny, Trumi and Lusamine all were happy and chatted about the events which happened last day. When they were following along the road they could smell beautiful flowers. Jenny let her Flabebe out to enjoy the flowers, so did Lusamine with her Pikachu.
- Hello, travellers! - The guy, who looked like breeder, greeted the four of them.
- Hello, sir! - Mike answered to the greet.
- In this building behind me, Day-Care Couple is living. They are famous for taking care of other trainer's Pokemon. They play with other Pokemon and they get stronger, the minus is that they are not as much attached to the trainer as they could be battling along side him. - The guy said. - Would You like to go inside and check it out, then do not hesitate to do that.
- Ok, we will go inside! - Mike and Jenny almost simulatenously said.
After short walk they got to the doors and the sign said: Day-Care Couple.
They went inside, and saw two elderly people.
- Welcome to our Care, young trainers! - the old lady said.
- Would You mind to take care of this Pokemon Egg? - the elderly man said. - I just found it in our garden.
- I will take it! - Lusamine said - It would be pleasure for me to learn more about how Pokemon are raised and studying their Egg forms might be very useful for me - she said, making big smile.
- Any time You do not have space for anymore partners, You can freely leave them in here and we will take care of it. Every trainer can leave up to two Pokemon here - the lady said smiling.
- I do not have a Pokemon I could leave here, but can You take care of an Egg? - Mike asked.
- No, we are only able to raise already hatched Pokemon, to hatch Pokemon, the Egg needs to be exposed to many steps. And we usually do not leave this place.
- But we will notice You anytime Your Pokemon wil have an Egg.
- So, thank You for the informations, for sure it will be use before my Pokemon League run! - Mike said, and decided to leave the place to move to other city. Trumi, on the other hand decided to leave a PokeBall there with a Pokemon in it.
They left the Day-Care Couple and were on Route 7 again. They followed the road and had seen some artist drawing beautiful sights. Jenny stopped next to the one, and asked for a drawing of her and her partners. She asked Mike to join her. So, the painting depicted Jenny with Chimchar, Flabebe, Mr. Mime, Fennekin and Bulbasaur as well as Mike looking deep in her eyes. She thought that this is very nice souvenir and she will hang it in their living room when they will be done with the Pokemon trainer-stuff and will settle in their own flat.
It was the early evening when they followed the road. They've seen beautiful, gothic-style building. It was on the island, which was connected with the road via water bridge. They hurried to see what is inside.
When they went inside they were greeted by Baron Rover. He was elegantly dressed and his assistant Lady Marble bowed low and smiled.
- Welcome to the Battle Chateau! In this place only elite can belong! In here we battle each trainer to achieve nobility rank! We do not acknowledge any outside successes like Gym Leaders or Elite Four, here if they did not achieve rank, are viewed as Barons or Baronesses! - Baron Rover said.
- If You want to join this high nobility, who comes here from around the world You need to come through Initiation Battle! The battle is with the strongest Baron or Baroness in here. Just to clarify, Baron is the lowest rank in the Chateau. - Lady Marble said.
- I think that is great place for us, we would like to give it a try! - Mike said.
- So, do I!
- And I.
Jenny and Trumi said that too.
- Very well, in the evening You will meet your rivals. But let me introduce You couple of rules. First, respect anyone here, and try to keep it confidential to outside world. Second, respect the rules of battle set by higher ranked battlers. Third, remember to treat Your Pokemon well, and with dignity, the battles here are about being gentleman-like! - She said, while they listened carefully.
They were relaxing for a while, and watched some battles. In one, guy with dark complexion was using dinosaur-like Pokemon against Bug type user trainer. They were dressed very beautifully. The battle was intense and neither of them wanted to give up. Mike learnt that both of them are on Marquis nobility. To do that each of them had to beat at least 40 trainers. It is here, when many of the best trainers come to either practice for Gym Battles, Pokemon League or just for sake of battling.
The time for battle was near, and Mike was given beautiful tuxedo and he awaited for Jenny. When he saw her, she was outregously beautiful. Her white dress, had huge neck opening in which the lines of her breasts could be seen. Her hair was tied and her face make-up highlithed her beauty. Trumi was also looking like different person. Lusamine was cheering for all of them, but for her Mike was looking very mature and handsome. She needed to watch herself, to not to stare too much at him, cause all her face was blushing.
- Mike, Jenny and Trumi please step up in front! Even if You loose this battle, since it, You will be called Baron Mike, Baroness Jenny and Baron Trumi while You stay here in the Chateau. - the Baron Rover with dignity said.
- Baron Mike Your rival will be Baroness Jill! She is the best Baron ranked here, and if she wins this battle her nobility will be Viscountess. Baron Trumi You will face Viscount George, who just became nobilitated. And Baroness Jenny You will face me, Baron Rover! I am one battle away from being a Viscount.
So, the battles started almost at the same time. Baroness Jill decided that each trainer can use up to two Pokemon without switching out. Mike already knew which two. For that battle he specially called for someone special.
Lusamine watched battle between Mike and Jill and cheered him with her Pikachu.
As a lower rank Mike had to summon his partner first. He decided to go with Fletchinder. The opponent answered with Riolu. PokePad of Mike registered the data of it. Mike thought that he has an advantage as his bird Pokemon was levitating and Riolu was Fighting type, which meant that it cannot reach Fletchinder. The battle started quickly, Mike opened with Flamethrower, but Riolu dodged it and it used Foresight and it closed its eyes. Mike was surprised by it, as he thought it will weaken the durability of Riolu. Next, Mike's attack was Aerial Ace, which hit Riolu and it did major damage. Riolu answered with Aura Sphere, which is powerful attack, usually learnt by its evolution. Mike ordered Fletchinder to dodge, and it did by thin needle. But its wing got hit. He had a trouble to fly straight, but it was not giving up. Mike decided to mix Aerial Ace at the same time surrounding its body with flames using Flamethrower. The attack did hit Riolu, but it was double-edged sword and Fletchinder was also unable to fight. So, it was a draw. Lusamine actually never had seen Mike's style of battle and was very impressed by it. Mike heard that Trumi was done with his duel, and Jenny was almost done too. "One more round and I am done too! That is why I brought You here, buddy!" - Mike with determination in his eyes said and Lusamine could sense his motivation.
Mike decided to go with Snorlax for the next round and his opponent chose Togetic. Mike ordered Snorlax to use Ice Punch. Because Snorlax was not to fast, Togetic used Metronome and hit Snorlax with Close Combat. The move almost knocked out big Pokemon, but Snorlax managed to stand its ground. Mike decided to go for Hyper Beam, which hit Togetic perfectly. Togetic was unable to fly anymore, so it went with Wish, so it could heal itself. But Mike knew that it takes at least two turns for Wish to come true. Because of Close Combat Togetic's defenses were lowered. Unfortunately, after Hyper Beam Snorlax needed to stall and wait for one turn. Togetic went with Metronome again, but this time it was Lick, which doesn't affect Normal-type Pokemon. So, finally it was Mike's turn to attack. Snorlax used Rest, which restored its stamina back to normal, but it went asleep. Also, this time Wish came true and Togetic looked only as if scratched. Then Togetic used Moonblast, which hit Snorlax without any problem, as it was asleep. Thanks to hidden strategy, Snorlax had eaten Lum Berry, and at this time Snorlax was awake and ready to use Ice Punch. It hit the target, and luckily it froze the Fairy Pokemon. On the next move Mike decided to go with Hyper Beam. Because Togetic was still frozen the Beam hit it and it was knocked out. And Mike won his first battle in the Battle Chateau.
- Thank You Snorlax! You were great, are You ok with returning back to Camphrier Town? - Mike kindly asked his fat partner. Snorlax agreed and the fall asleep. Battle must've tire it out.
- Mike, take my kind appreciation of Your battling skills! I am sorry, Baron Mike! - Baroness Jill said. She bow with dignity and small blush and bid farewell to the Mike. Mike also bowed and thank her for such amazing battle. Lusamine went and praised Mike for his victory, when soon Trumi and Jenny appeared next to them. They both had won their battles too, but Jenny was observed by the guy they saw earlier. It turn out it is Marquis Grant and he uses Rock-Types most of the time. He wants to battle with Jenny, as he sensed the battling spirit, while she was focused on defeating her opponent. And she had a good news, her Bulbasaur evolved into Ivysaur, and that evolution had changed the flow of the battle. The battle was suppose to start tomorrow, because it was getting dark. Luckily, Chateau offers place to stay overnight, but no Sirs or Ladies in the same room. So Trumi and Mike were sharing a room.
Mike and Trumi could not fall asleep for long hours as they both achieved some good victories today, before going to room Mike had sent Snorlax back, thanking him once more for being such great partner.
So another day has gone by, and Mike and co started to get better at the world of Pokemon...
To be continued...
It seemed not have an end, and on the right side there was a river so the weather was more chilled than that of the Acquacorde Town.
Mike, Jenny, Trumi and Lusamine all were happy and chatted about the events which happened last day. When they were following along the road they could smell beautiful flowers. Jenny let her Flabebe out to enjoy the flowers, so did Lusamine with her Pikachu.
- Hello, travellers! - The guy, who looked like breeder, greeted the four of them.
- Hello, sir! - Mike answered to the greet.
- In this building behind me, Day-Care Couple is living. They are famous for taking care of other trainer's Pokemon. They play with other Pokemon and they get stronger, the minus is that they are not as much attached to the trainer as they could be battling along side him. - The guy said. - Would You like to go inside and check it out, then do not hesitate to do that.
- Ok, we will go inside! - Mike and Jenny almost simulatenously said.
After short walk they got to the doors and the sign said: Day-Care Couple.
They went inside, and saw two elderly people.
- Welcome to our Care, young trainers! - the old lady said.
- Would You mind to take care of this Pokemon Egg? - the elderly man said. - I just found it in our garden.
- I will take it! - Lusamine said - It would be pleasure for me to learn more about how Pokemon are raised and studying their Egg forms might be very useful for me - she said, making big smile.
- Any time You do not have space for anymore partners, You can freely leave them in here and we will take care of it. Every trainer can leave up to two Pokemon here - the lady said smiling.
- I do not have a Pokemon I could leave here, but can You take care of an Egg? - Mike asked.
- No, we are only able to raise already hatched Pokemon, to hatch Pokemon, the Egg needs to be exposed to many steps. And we usually do not leave this place.
- But we will notice You anytime Your Pokemon wil have an Egg.
- So, thank You for the informations, for sure it will be use before my Pokemon League run! - Mike said, and decided to leave the place to move to other city. Trumi, on the other hand decided to leave a PokeBall there with a Pokemon in it.
They left the Day-Care Couple and were on Route 7 again. They followed the road and had seen some artist drawing beautiful sights. Jenny stopped next to the one, and asked for a drawing of her and her partners. She asked Mike to join her. So, the painting depicted Jenny with Chimchar, Flabebe, Mr. Mime, Fennekin and Bulbasaur as well as Mike looking deep in her eyes. She thought that this is very nice souvenir and she will hang it in their living room when they will be done with the Pokemon trainer-stuff and will settle in their own flat.
It was the early evening when they followed the road. They've seen beautiful, gothic-style building. It was on the island, which was connected with the road via water bridge. They hurried to see what is inside.
When they went inside they were greeted by Baron Rover. He was elegantly dressed and his assistant Lady Marble bowed low and smiled.
- Welcome to the Battle Chateau! In this place only elite can belong! In here we battle each trainer to achieve nobility rank! We do not acknowledge any outside successes like Gym Leaders or Elite Four, here if they did not achieve rank, are viewed as Barons or Baronesses! - Baron Rover said.
- If You want to join this high nobility, who comes here from around the world You need to come through Initiation Battle! The battle is with the strongest Baron or Baroness in here. Just to clarify, Baron is the lowest rank in the Chateau. - Lady Marble said.
- I think that is great place for us, we would like to give it a try! - Mike said.
- So, do I!
- And I.
Jenny and Trumi said that too.
- Very well, in the evening You will meet your rivals. But let me introduce You couple of rules. First, respect anyone here, and try to keep it confidential to outside world. Second, respect the rules of battle set by higher ranked battlers. Third, remember to treat Your Pokemon well, and with dignity, the battles here are about being gentleman-like! - She said, while they listened carefully.
They were relaxing for a while, and watched some battles. In one, guy with dark complexion was using dinosaur-like Pokemon against Bug type user trainer. They were dressed very beautifully. The battle was intense and neither of them wanted to give up. Mike learnt that both of them are on Marquis nobility. To do that each of them had to beat at least 40 trainers. It is here, when many of the best trainers come to either practice for Gym Battles, Pokemon League or just for sake of battling.
The time for battle was near, and Mike was given beautiful tuxedo and he awaited for Jenny. When he saw her, she was outregously beautiful. Her white dress, had huge neck opening in which the lines of her breasts could be seen. Her hair was tied and her face make-up highlithed her beauty. Trumi was also looking like different person. Lusamine was cheering for all of them, but for her Mike was looking very mature and handsome. She needed to watch herself, to not to stare too much at him, cause all her face was blushing.
- Mike, Jenny and Trumi please step up in front! Even if You loose this battle, since it, You will be called Baron Mike, Baroness Jenny and Baron Trumi while You stay here in the Chateau. - the Baron Rover with dignity said.
- Baron Mike Your rival will be Baroness Jill! She is the best Baron ranked here, and if she wins this battle her nobility will be Viscountess. Baron Trumi You will face Viscount George, who just became nobilitated. And Baroness Jenny You will face me, Baron Rover! I am one battle away from being a Viscount.
So, the battles started almost at the same time. Baroness Jill decided that each trainer can use up to two Pokemon without switching out. Mike already knew which two. For that battle he specially called for someone special.
Lusamine watched battle between Mike and Jill and cheered him with her Pikachu.
As a lower rank Mike had to summon his partner first. He decided to go with Fletchinder. The opponent answered with Riolu. PokePad of Mike registered the data of it. Mike thought that he has an advantage as his bird Pokemon was levitating and Riolu was Fighting type, which meant that it cannot reach Fletchinder. The battle started quickly, Mike opened with Flamethrower, but Riolu dodged it and it used Foresight and it closed its eyes. Mike was surprised by it, as he thought it will weaken the durability of Riolu. Next, Mike's attack was Aerial Ace, which hit Riolu and it did major damage. Riolu answered with Aura Sphere, which is powerful attack, usually learnt by its evolution. Mike ordered Fletchinder to dodge, and it did by thin needle. But its wing got hit. He had a trouble to fly straight, but it was not giving up. Mike decided to mix Aerial Ace at the same time surrounding its body with flames using Flamethrower. The attack did hit Riolu, but it was double-edged sword and Fletchinder was also unable to fight. So, it was a draw. Lusamine actually never had seen Mike's style of battle and was very impressed by it. Mike heard that Trumi was done with his duel, and Jenny was almost done too. "One more round and I am done too! That is why I brought You here, buddy!" - Mike with determination in his eyes said and Lusamine could sense his motivation.
Mike decided to go with Snorlax for the next round and his opponent chose Togetic. Mike ordered Snorlax to use Ice Punch. Because Snorlax was not to fast, Togetic used Metronome and hit Snorlax with Close Combat. The move almost knocked out big Pokemon, but Snorlax managed to stand its ground. Mike decided to go for Hyper Beam, which hit Togetic perfectly. Togetic was unable to fly anymore, so it went with Wish, so it could heal itself. But Mike knew that it takes at least two turns for Wish to come true. Because of Close Combat Togetic's defenses were lowered. Unfortunately, after Hyper Beam Snorlax needed to stall and wait for one turn. Togetic went with Metronome again, but this time it was Lick, which doesn't affect Normal-type Pokemon. So, finally it was Mike's turn to attack. Snorlax used Rest, which restored its stamina back to normal, but it went asleep. Also, this time Wish came true and Togetic looked only as if scratched. Then Togetic used Moonblast, which hit Snorlax without any problem, as it was asleep. Thanks to hidden strategy, Snorlax had eaten Lum Berry, and at this time Snorlax was awake and ready to use Ice Punch. It hit the target, and luckily it froze the Fairy Pokemon. On the next move Mike decided to go with Hyper Beam. Because Togetic was still frozen the Beam hit it and it was knocked out. And Mike won his first battle in the Battle Chateau.
- Thank You Snorlax! You were great, are You ok with returning back to Camphrier Town? - Mike kindly asked his fat partner. Snorlax agreed and the fall asleep. Battle must've tire it out.
- Mike, take my kind appreciation of Your battling skills! I am sorry, Baron Mike! - Baroness Jill said. She bow with dignity and small blush and bid farewell to the Mike. Mike also bowed and thank her for such amazing battle. Lusamine went and praised Mike for his victory, when soon Trumi and Jenny appeared next to them. They both had won their battles too, but Jenny was observed by the guy they saw earlier. It turn out it is Marquis Grant and he uses Rock-Types most of the time. He wants to battle with Jenny, as he sensed the battling spirit, while she was focused on defeating her opponent. And she had a good news, her Bulbasaur evolved into Ivysaur, and that evolution had changed the flow of the battle. The battle was suppose to start tomorrow, because it was getting dark. Luckily, Chateau offers place to stay overnight, but no Sirs or Ladies in the same room. So Trumi and Mike were sharing a room.
Mike and Trumi could not fall asleep for long hours as they both achieved some good victories today, before going to room Mike had sent Snorlax back, thanking him once more for being such great partner.
So another day has gone by, and Mike and co started to get better at the world of Pokemon...
To be continued...