"Water conducts sound better than air," explained Tierno. "So if I set the bass and volume just right..."

Meanwhile, Rex watched the two groups. Jiraiya observed her Trainer, silently assessing him. He gave off a kind aura, if a bit sad. However she could tell that he had potential as a Trainer.

Trevor felt his hair stand on end. Suddenly a yellow Pokémon crossed his path. It seemed a bit irked for some reason... "Um, Sam?"

"Oh, okay," Shauna replied. She still sounded a bit unsure, but still eager to help. Chespin peered over her shoulder with a questioning, but eager, gaze as well. Whatever would come out of the water they would be ready for it.

Meanwhile Sam was busy with Trevor. Occasionally she would glance towards Rex to see what he was doing or who he was watching but overall her attention hardly strayed from the task at hand. Vulcan allowed no distractions at all and looked ready to jump into battle at a moments notice.

So when the yellow Pokémon appeared Vulcan was ready. Bits of fire, more than previously seen, burst from his ears as he turned to face the wild Pokémon. He merely waited for his trainer's command before attacking.

"Piiiika!" the Pikachu exclaimed. It's cheeks sparked, causing the air to crackle.

"Um, Sam?" said Trevor.

Meanwhile, Tierno had hit the Play button. The music started playing. In the water Pokémon stirred. One was particularly angry about being woken up. It leaped from the water, ready to fight. "CORPHIIIISH!"

Rex and Jiraiya waited a moment. He would have an easier time against the Corphish, as compared to a matchup against Pikachu.

Alright, it was time for action! Just as Sam gave the command Vulcan bounded into action. Fire erupted even more so from his ears but this time a stream of fire appeared from his mouth. His ember was strong Sam noticed and in no time at all he would learn another move, a more powerful fire type move. Or at least Sam was determined. Maybe she was wrong in gaging the power of her Pokémon's attacks. She would have to ask Rex about it later, but for now she had a battle to focus on.

Vulcan did however miss his first hit and Sam cursed under her breath. "Again, Vulcan!" she commanded and Vulcan was once more spouting bits of fire at the Pikachu.

Meanwhile Shauna and Chespin were battling the Corphish that appeared out of the water. This is, after Shauna was done oogling it and saying how cute and awesome it looked.