While Jeremy and Sandy were in Jefferson City and with Lisa as well as Nicole and the majority of the main group that started off together as one being in Sadalia...

Randy being in Barstow, California and just barely starting to head northeast towards the Stateline heading to Nevada... But also facing a dilemma of getting a shot at perhaps stopping Team Magma from setting off the Massive fault line of California.

In Burbank, California...

A 16 year old girl named Jessie Levinson was walking along side the gates of the local school just enjoying a smoke and chillin' with her pokemon. Most of them she won at a Singing Karaoke contest. Won an Arcanine, Timburr and Dragonair. As well as a Zebstrika. She caught on her own a Pidgeotto. She was given the Charmander by her benefactor Andre Possleson. She didn't really think much about going out and embarking on any sort of journey.

Of course that was gonna change as the previous night she was at home at where her pad was. She was just having a light and training her pokemon. Also having some fun with them too. That was when something happened that got her attention as she out of nowhere heard a commotion. Coming from downstairs below where she was.

She didn't know what was going on and felt that it was only right to go and investigate the commotion and that was when she heard what was going on...



Jessie: *Hiding out of sight and listening in* What the hell is this?

Up ahead...

Andre: But Maxie... i don't have the blueprints. I never had.

Maxie: That's a LIE! You have the blueprints. You took them. Those forms of Data were to a machine that could help in the awakening of the legendary Pokemon Groudon. Without those forms... the machine won't be able to get fixed. Without that Machine... Groudon can't be reawakened. We already have that Rising Star. She's got the voice that is key. Plus she's also the bait for the young meddling brats of hers. The Entire Lightfoot family are a threat to my grand plan.

Andre: I won't let you hurt them... Why would you want to hurt them? They never done anything to you.

Maxie: They threaten my ambitions by existing. They follow the same path as she did.

Andre: *Unleashing his pokemon* Beartic, Ice Punch against this evil vicious brute.

Although a moment later...

He was gone and a note was left behind.

Note from Maxie: To all who still reside upon this location... Do not dare interfere as your fate will not be merciful. Groudon will be reawakened and nothing... NOTHING WILL STOP IT!

Jessie read the note and knew that something was compelling her to begin her quest and she knew it would bring her over to where one of the groups are residing. Her journey began at the crack of dawn the following morning as she saw to it that she had her packs of smokes with her. She made sure that she took traveling gear and some items to help her raise her pokemon and care for them. Food and also stones. Pokeballs and potions. Plus Key items that would help her along the way as she would make her way to where she needed to go. Going to the gyms and earning badges... Beating Gyms... and competing in the pokemon league. Plus go against the evil team.

Her journey thus began...

Donald had been at his home in Silicon Valley browsing through social media when his phone pinged a notification from his Porygon-Z (going by the Internet handle ZZ_Polly) about a Pokémon tournament at the Missouri State Fair. All the while his Espeon was purring away on his lap. He would not have normally bothered with any events happening in the Midwest but what spurred him into making plans to attend was two things: the prize on offer was a shiny Honedge and from what he found on Facebook, the rest of his family was also there. "Espeon, Mimikyu, we're going to Missouri!" he announced, sending an email to his own Porygon-Z. Porygon-Z soon materialized while the other two Pokémon started paying attention.

While on a flight to Jefferson City he registered for the Missouri State Fair Pokémon Tournament.

In Jefferson City, Missouri...

Jeremy and Sandy were both having a light. They were thinking about quitting the habit as it was beginning to wear them down. They couldn't bare to just continue on smoking. It was gonna become the mad rush end of them for doing as much. They had right there and then quit it.

As they stood there and remained thinking of what to do... They started to consider the idea that perhaps being away from one another was not the most wise. Jeremy however managed to catch the sight of there being a Local tournament. Jeremy called out Camerupt and had him venture off ahead a little to see what he could. See what was going on about a tournament. He was curious and so was Sandy. It was only a moment later when screams were heard. But it was screams of cheer. Something was going on... However they had no apparent clue as to what it was or where it was coming from. Not really...

With no other option but to go check it out... Jeremy and Sandy went on and took it upon themselves to investigate and see for themselves as to what it was. Camerupt was ahead... and he was waiting.

At that moment, Donald had charted a stretch limousine and when he left the airport a flash mob had gathered to see what some of the media dubbed as the Tech Wizard of Silicon Valley. While the limo slowly made its way towards U.S. Route 50 West, Donald was waving to the crowd. His Mimikyu was soaking up the attention while his Espeon smirked at him. "I told you not to post on Facebook that you were going to the Missouri State Fair," she playfully admonished, "Don't be surprised if the entire state shows up."

At that moment, Donald had charted a stretch limousine and when he left the airport a flash mob had gathered to see what some of the media dubbed as the Tech Wizard of Silicon Valley. While the limo slowly made its way towards U.S. Route 50 West, Donald was waving to the crowd. His Mimikyu was soaking up the attention while his Espeon smirked at him. "I told you not to post on Facebook that you were going to the Missouri State Fair," she playfully admonished, "Don't be surprised if the entire state shows up."

Jeremy and Sandy got to the spot where they needed to go and it was then where they got a good sharp look at what was going on.

Camerupt: Jeremy, Looks like there's a tournament being put together. Perhaps some battling. Competing.

Jeremy: There could be some of that... A big prize of some kind. Like Money... or items for helping out with strengthening up the crew.

Camerupt: Should we go and compete?

Sandy: That'd be a swell idea.

Jeremy: Hold on. Don't go poppin' the cork just yet. We have to find out more first before getting into it. We need to know what's to be happening in the tournament. What they'll expect. This isn't like Buckner. It might be with different rules.

Sandy: Good point. We better look into it further first. That way we don't end up getting into something we may not be ready for.



Jeremy: *Voice-over* There was another tournament. I couldn't really believe it for fact as it was something i didn't expect. Given that since the threat of team Magma was still growing and since the last that Sandy and i saw them... it was only to be a matter of time before they'd try again. However... with the tournament being in the light again... one in Jefferson City... i had to stop and wonder what this one would be like. Sandy was all for it. As was i. We all were. But... were we gonna be well prepared to compete in it?

Right on cue, the limo pulled in near where Jeremy and Sandy stood. Donald got out followed by his Espeon with his Mimikyu in the crook of his left arm. "The big prize they're offering is a shiny Honedge and I'll be the one to win it," he stated while the limo pulled away. He then introduced himself, "Donald Lightfoot, at your service; and these are my Espeon and my Mimikyu." Mimikyu waved a shadowy arm protruding from beneath its rag and Espeon gave a cheerful telepathic "Hello."

Jeremy and Sandy stood and looked at the teen who was close by and with an Espeon plus a pokemon they had not seen before.



Jeremy: *Winks* Nice to meet you, Donald. I'm Jeremy. This is my best friend and soulmate Sandy westmoore. I'm as you can see... a Drag teen and gay. This pokemon that i have out with me by my side is my hot lookin' pokepal Pansear.

Sandy: This one by me is my good bud Pansage.

Pansear: Howdy!

Jeremy: Do you wonder about the big pokemon that is close by us?

Jeremy was curious as he could tell that Donald was perhaps catching a glimpse of the big pokemon that was not but a few steps from them. Not knowing that it also was one of theirs... Or more to the point... their Mother Macie's.

"The Fire and Ground-type Camerupt—the evolved form of Numel," Donald answered, showing off his knowledge of Pokémon, "It's hard to mistake the volcanoes on its back." He turned to Jeremy and said, "No judgements from me on how you dress or who you like, except for this one: that look suits you."
"Where's your watery counterpart?" Espeon asked Pansear and Pansage, feeling like the simian duo looked incomplete.
"I like you all," Mimikyu stated, excited at meeting new friends.

"The Fire and Ground-type Camerupt—the evolved form of Numel," Donald answered, showing off his knowledge of Pokémon, "It's hard to mistake the volcanoes on its back." He turned to Jeremy and said, "No judgements from me on how you dress or who you like, except for this one: that look suits you."
"Where's your watery counterpart?" Espeon asked Pansear and Pansage, feeling like the simian duo looked incomplete.
"I like you all," Mimikyu stated, excited at meeting new friends.

Pansage: He's with Jeremy's brother Saphiroth. He's back with the main group of people. The main group. the starting cluster of travelers.

Jeremy: Oh... Enchante' *Giggles* But thank you Kindly.

Camerupt: *Happily pouncing over Donald and the pokemon next to him; Suddenly out of a sake of being friendly... Licking the side of his face in excitement*

Sandy: Nova... Heel. You silly silly pokemon. Calm down. Donald's a human... not a play toy. *Laughing*

Jeremy: Donald... there is something about Camerupt... this one that you'll need to know about. But for the demo... we're gonna need to run to a opened field where there is not population close by... Where it will be safe...

Sandy: *Realizing what Jeremy is implying* Uh-oh... Passion Kiss, You're not seriously suggesting what it is that i think you're suggesting... are you?

Jeremy: He has to know. Because if anything happens and Nova has a moment of popping off an anger rush... some people might not understand what is going on with him... They might think him dangerous for no plausible reason. I don't want Donald to find out the hard way. This is to put him in awares of what to expect from Nova.

Sandy: You mean about the rage he lets off?

Jeremy: Yeah.

Sandy: OH... Good point. Good point indeed.

What would they believe would come past Donald's mind? Would the demo scare him or bring him to speed on the Antics of The Rising Star's Camerupt?

"I do believe that may just be the Anger Point ability," stated Donald, wiping his blushing cheek from Camerupt's licks, "Feel free to show me, but that's my hunch. Besides, Mimikyu can get just as deadly if not more so and the reason stems from why he wears his Pikachu disguise."
"People die from just looking at me if I don't wear my rag or if they try to look under it," Mimikyu elaborated, "So I made this Pikachu disguise so I can get closer to people and be friends."

"I do believe that may just be the Anger Point ability," stated Donald, wiping his blushing cheek from Camerupt's licks, "Feel free to show me, but that's my hunch. Besides, Mimikyu can get just as deadly if not more so and the reason stems from why he wears his Pikachu disguise."
"People die from just looking at me if I don't wear my rag or if they try to look under it," Mimikyu elaborated, "So I made this Pikachu disguise so I can get closer to people and be friends."

Jeremy couldn't help but laugh. It sounded rather funny for him as he never would figure that he'd live to see the day where he heard someone state something such as saying it being a Anger point ability. Jeremy wanted to join in on the gag... and he almost did. But his sense of reality and the realization of how Camerupt would get when mad...



Jeremy: You'd think that... But it isn't that. Believe me... Believe me... it is not that. Not by a long shot.

Sandy: Take Passion's word for it. It's no joke. Really. Nova is a rather special kind. You haven't any idea how special... Although when it comes to natural instinct... Like how it is for all Camerupts... He is the same. But this one... is different. Different than most.

Pansage: *Nods in understanding of what the one pokemon said* It's okay. IT couldn't be that bad. Could it?

Once at the clearing that wasn't too too far from the populated area of the town...

Jeremy: Donald... You ready to see this?

Sandy: A word of caution... Don't get too close when he gets angry and violent. It will get pretty extreme.

Was this really a scare... or was this for sake of protection?

"Underneath this thing I'm a shade of the forbidden and my species manifested when the Thrifty Corporation tried to build a Megamart on sacred ground on the Island of Hawaii," Mimikyu explained in response to Pansage's question, "Tapu Bulu threw a fit and wrecked the Megamart and the nearby village and as a result of the desecration of a sacred site, my species was born. We've spread out and populated the wilds near the human settlements. In short, the very sight of me without my rag will kill you or at the very least send you into a near death experience."

"I'm ready and I'll be careful," Donald acknowledged. He couldn't help but feel excited about what their Camerupt was capable of after mentally deducing it may have something to do with the volcanoes on its back erupting explosively.

"Underneath this thing I'm a shade of the forbidden and my species manifested when the Thrifty Corporation tried to build a Megamart on sacred ground on the Island of Hawaii," Mimikyu explained in response to Pansage's question, "Tapu Bulu threw a fit and wrecked the Megamart and the nearby village and as a result of the desecration of a sacred site, my species was born. We've spread out and populated the wilds near the human settlements. In short, the very sight of me without my rag will kill you or at the very least send you into a near death experience."

"I'm ready and I'll be careful," Donald acknowledged. He couldn't help but feel excited about what their Camerupt was capable of after mentally deducing it may have something to do with the volcanoes on its back erupting explosively.

With that... Jeremy made the move and got Sandy to make like he was gonna attack him and really do harm on him. Making sure that Camerupt saw it and that was when...

Pansage: Camerupt... *Seeing Camerupt growing mad and becoming angry* Uh-oh... Uh... i think we better run. Camerupt's angry and when he gets like this... it's bad...

Pansear: Camerupt... Buddy... Please Calm down. It's okay. They were only playing. It's just a demonstration. An act. That's all. It's just to show Donald and his team what might happen if something were to get to you and get you like you are now. That's all. It wasn't intentional.

However...

Camerupt was still in worry over Macie. He knew that she was in danger and even though he saw that Jeremy and Sandy were only playing... seeing another close friend getting hurt... seeing Jeremy getting hurt... it was like seeing Macie getting hurt again and that was the one thing that really got him Violently Pissed...



Camerupt: *In Fury and with Rage over possibly losing his trainer* Camerupt! CAMERUPT! *Unleashing a blast of Lava into the Air and emitting a Loud Roar* CAAAAMMMMEEEERRRRRUUUUPPPPTTTT!

Jeremy: Nova... *Seeing Camerupt growing violently angry and sensing that he was about to erupt* Oshawott... is needed now. I can't put out this fire. *Thinking* Donald... if you think it best to stick around... be sure to take caution. This is gonna be brutal.

Sandy: Passion, is there anything to calm him down?

Jeremy: Uh...

It came to him and he remembered. Music calmed him down. Singing to him calmed him down.

Jeremy: Donald... there's something you need to know. I'm a celebrity. One of the members of the Rising Lights. I am from a musical family. I can sing. singing is a remedy that is known to calm Camerupt down. Care to see?

Was Camerupt about to Erupt? Or was there a chance to stop it?

Donald had stood back after seeing Camerupt launch a powerful Eruption attack. "By all means," Donald accepted, "I have someone who can provide the harmony. Popplio, Sing!" He sent his Popplio out and the sea lion performer got ready to turn Jeremy's performance into a duet. "Just so you know, I too am a celebrity," he added, "They call me the Wizard of Silicon Valley."

Donald had stood back after seeing Camerupt launch a powerful Eruption attack. "By all means," Donald accepted, "I have someone who can provide the harmony. Popplio, Sing!" He sent his Popplio out and the sea lion performer got ready to turn Jeremy's performance into a duet. "Just so you know, I too am a celebrity," he added, "They call me the Wizard of Silicon Valley."

Jeremy nodded and winked. He knew what to do. It was a time to sing.

Jeremy: *Singing* “To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go

To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause

And I know if I’ll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I’m laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go

To run where the brave dare not go
For the Road be ever too high
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

To reach the unreachable star
For you know it’s impossibly high
To live with your heart’s driving upward
To reach (Hold 1 1/2 beats) the unreachable star (Hold 8 beats)”

Jeremy sang and belted one out with a powerful voice and it filled the air with jeremy's voice being heard and strong. Camerupt listened to it and as he did...

It started to calm him down a little and it brought down the violent anger. It dissolved it little by little. Camerupt did happen to enjoy being sang that tune as it almost was like listening to Macie and her singing. But he could recognize the tune and knew it was the same as Jim Nabors. It was like he was here and singing it for one and all to hear.

Sandy: It's working... Keep singing. It's calming him.

Pansear: Camerupt, you sure can be such a hot head sometimes.

Gurdurr: *Popping out from his pokeball* What's got him all fuzzed up this time?

Pansage: Do you really want to know?

Gurdurr: Is it about the master?

Pansage: Is that a trick question?

Gurdurr: Good point.

Was Camerupt soon to be calmed back down again? Surely this demonstration was gonna convince Donald about what it was like with this Camerupt. The Rising Star's Camerupt. If he didn't gather it at first... this would definitely have changed that... fast.

Jeremy saw the changes and knew that it was gonna get better. In time... it would be very calm and Camerupt would be like a happy camper once again... Until something happened to drive him to another rush of anger. Wow... Anger had to have ruled him greatly. But there was reason for it. He was so worried about Macie that each moment he was with uncertainty... the more worked up he'd become. You could tell from that... that there was indeed very strong bonding. Incredibly strong bonding.

Donald figured something or someone was on Camerupt's mind when he saw Camerupt's humps erupt again. "Who or what is distressing Camerupt so?" Donald asked, worried about Camerupt. It may not have belonged to him, but that factor didn't make Donald any less worried.
"You got some great vocals, Miss Yellow," Popplio commented, not knowing Jeremy's name and mistaking the performer in drag for a woman.

Donald figured something or someone was on Camerupt's mind when he saw Camerupt's humps erupt again. "Who or what is distressing Camerupt so?" Donald asked, worried about Camerupt. It may not have belonged to him, but that factor didn't make Donald any less worried.
"You got some great vocals, Miss Yellow," Popplio commented, not knowing Jeremy's name and mistaking the performer in drag for a woman.

Jeremy: The name's Jeremy. And i'm a guy. A gay boy. Remember that i've a moment ago said that Sandy was my soulmate. He's also my lover. I am gay. And on the singing... complimenting on it... Thank you. I'm a wonderful singer as i am a celebrity... One of the members of the group... The Rising Lights.

Sandy: That is true. He is.

Jeremy: And the reason behind the fact of why Camerupt is always letting off with his violent rage like he does at times... it's because of my mother. Macie Melody Lightfoot The Rising Star is his trainer and master. She's been adducted by the Evil Team Magma. They're planning to use her as a sole key to seek on reawakening the Legendary Pokemon Groudon.

Pansage: It isn't good.

Camerupt: Macie is a amazing singer. She sang to me very often and it would always make me happy. I'm always having moments of Violent anger because... I Miss Macie... I am just terrified about what is being done to her. I'm scared that something bad has happened to her and by time we find her... it might be too late to save her from that evil team.

Camerupt spoke in human tongue and told of why he was letting off the moments of violent rage and anger. Who he was in worry over. He was scared and even though Jeremy was hiding it himself... he too was scared. Only problem was that he couldn't bare to show it.

"So it's true," Donald confirmed to himself, "I've been reading rumor articles and blogs about Mom and Team Magma online and hoped they were just rumors. Besides, no Pokémon would out you as a gay transvestite considering the looks of at least three certain species." He then made his offer. "If you want, I can join up with you and help you get Mom back, along with fixing any technical issues that may come up during our travels.

"So it's true," Donald confirmed to himself, "I've been reading rumor articles and blogs about Mom and Team Magma online and hoped they were just rumors. Besides, no Pokémon would out you as a gay transvestite considering the looks of at least three certain species." He then made his offer. "If you want, I can join up with you and help you get Mom back, along with fixing any technical issues that may come up during our travels.

Jeremy: Sure. The more the merrier.

Camerupt: Anyone who is willing to help us get the Rising Star back and at the same time stop Team Magma... They're more than welcome to join along.

Jeremy was looking to get a team of his own now since it was only him and Sandy plus their pokemon. It was a lonesome road for him. But since the blowout between his sister and him... it was the very option he had left to use and administer. He didn't want to split from them... but... it was like the letter that their mother stated in that message.

"You kids are gonna be tested and put through all sorts of trials. But it's an attempt by Team Magma to try and tear you all down so you'll fight among one another and be too focused on the fighting with each other to keep on going along on your journey and also do what you can to stop them. It will be a long test... but it must be done as it will put values you have... as a family up to the frontlines. To stand up to the evil team. You must show your strength. Never letting them control you. Remember... You're lightfoot's. You're stronger in heart and light. Passion and Love. All the things they're not. The tests are gonna make you strong. But only as long as you find the answers while apart. Finding something within you that they don't have and can never take. I will be with you no matter what happens. I love you."

Jeremy: Come meet my pokemon team...

A second later...

Jeremy: *Calling out his pokemon* Come on out, Darlings... Passion Kiss here wants to show you to our new Trainer friend...

"Gurdurr"

"Pansear"

"Drillbur"

"Roselia"

"Roggenrola"

"Gothita"

"Alolan Geodude"

"Scyther"

"Fletchling"

"Nidoran"

"Machop"

"Electrabuzz"

"Magmar"

"Tyrogue"

Jeremy's Pokemon came out and posed for the new friend...

Sandy: *Calling out his Pokemon* My Rainbow pals... Come on out....

"Krokorok"

"Pansage"

"Bellsprout"

"Gothita"

"Alolan Geodude"

"Scyther"

"Fletchling"

"Nidoran"

"Machop"

"Electrabuzz"

"Magmar"

"Tyrogue"



Jeremy: Behold. The Passion Kiss Fighting Team!



Sandy: Behold! The Rainbow Kiss Army!

They were wanting for Donald to see their pokemon. See them for what they were. It was an army of good pokemon. Ones that fought and served them like pokemon pals did. How would Donald take it? That's what they wanted to know.

"A good menagerie of Pokémon you have there," Donald commented, "My team will definitely mesh well with your teams. You've seen Espeon, Popplio and Mimikyu. Say hello to the rest of my Pokémon." Donald let out the rest of his Pokémon, introducing, "Porygon-Z, Beldum, Zorua, Spinarak, Staryu and Murkrow."
"Nice to m-m-m-m-meet you all," Porygon-Z greeted, stuttering like Max Headroom.
"Hello," Beldum's monotone voice issued.
"'Sup?" Zorua greeted, showing off a couple of illusory guises. Spinarak waved a front leg in greeting.
"Hi," Staryu greeted, flashing their crystal core.
"Ciao," Murkrow squawked.