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The Sinnoh Chapters 2.0

As Aro and Kjolmar made thier way to Eterna City's pokecenter after a long rest, Aro decided to return his new partner Loki to his ball leaving just Luna out of his ball as usual. Upon entering Kjolmar made his way over to a vacant PC and called his sister. A youngish but not too young girl answered who you could tell had the same looks as Kjolmar. He blushed t her advances towards him and thought it best to leave them two to thier conversation. He made his way over to the counter to heal his pokemon ready to take on Team Galactic. Aro knew it would be hard to try and track down team galactic, if they didnt have a big building over looking the city with there emblem on it. Sometimes Aro wondered how smart Cyrus acctually was and how blind his followers were.

Aro made his way back over to Kjolmar who had seemingly finished his conversation with his sibling. Suddenly a man ran over to ask for help with the Galactic situation. Aro sighed, was there really no one else to deal with this sort of stuff? He nodded and turned to Kjolmar.

"There is a big tower over to the north of the city, thats Team Galactic's HQ. We can make our way over and try and get through the back. The less we can be spotted before getting to Cyrus the better." Aro said before leading Kjolmar out into the city.

As they made thier way towards the tower Aro took a nearby side path that was slightly hidden from view. Using the bushes as cover he sneaked round towards the back of the building. They got to the back entrance without being spotted and carefully opened the fire exit. In it lead a staircase normally used for emergencies only.

"We should be good to get up to the top floor without being spotted this way, we just have to move quietly." He said as he made his way up.

As they reached the top floor the peered through the glass window to see a room which contained two Galactic Grunts and the Celfairy. Before Aro could react a third figure entered the room. This time not a grunt. The feminine figure had bright pink hair that was up in a bun.

"Jupiter..." Aro wispered.

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When Aro and Luna spotted the fire, the both started sprinting towards it. As they ran through the heavily wooded area the wild pokemon of the forest started running the opposite direction, as if they were running from something that the pair were running towards. As they approached the source of the fire they saw that a nearby tree had been set on fire and was spreading towards a Murkrow nest. Inside the nest was one lone Murkrow who's legs seemed to be caught within the branches. Aro grabbed one of his balls from his waist.

"Seren, I need you to put out this fire!" He shouted as he released his Milotic from her ball.

Seren sprayed water towards the tree using her fan like tail to create a rain and wind like effect on the tree.

"Luna i need you to jump carefully up that tree and grab that Murkrow. Soon the branches will become too weak to hold it."

Luna dashed up the tree avoiding the last few flames on his way up. He got to the Murkrow and force palmed the branch blocking its leg before grabbing it and jumping towards Seren. Seren at this point curled her body and used herself to brace and catch thier fall. The Murkrow seemed to be relatively unhurt and apart from the aftermath shock was fine. Aro and Luna finished putting out the fire with seren and made it safe for pokemon once more. Before heading off Aro said goodbye to the Murkrow he had saved who seemed to smile at Aro with thanks. Aro started to move, they still had to get to Eterna city and they were close now. The next gym was all Aro could think about at this point. Even if they did have an errand to run first.

As the group headed off minus Seren - Aro had put her back in her ball. Seren couldn't be out of water for long periods,- Aro could hear footsteps and twigs snapping behind him. He looked behind to find nothing, he shook his head and carried on. This time wings flapping as the creature flew from tree to tree. Aro looked up this time to find the same Murkrow from earlier. Was it following him? Did it want to come with him. Luna interrupted Aros thoughts to tell him that the Murkrow did want to come with Ash. Its flock all escaped in the fire and left him, now with thier next destroyed they'll make a new nest without him.

Aro smiled at the Murkrow, "Of course you can come with us buddy." He smiled as the Murkrow swooped down onto his shoulder and called out.

"We will call you... Loki. Thats a goood name for you." Aro and his new friend smiled at each other before they exited the Eterna forest with Kjolmar in tow.

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As the duo and their respective Eevees headed towards the Pokemon centre, Belle who had now realised her trainers current glum state, decided to cheer him up by jumping up his back and onto his shoulder. She yelped cutely and smiled at Aro, who in turn couldn't help but smile back at her. He realised how lucky he was to be surrounded by partners who were always there for him, it just hurt him to see them injured, especially by his own means.

They recovered their Pokemon at the nearby Pokecenter before heading off once more for Eterna city. Kjolmar mentioned their previous quest they had been asked to do by Professor Rowan.

"Before we get to Eterna City we have to make our way through Eterna Forest up ahead. When we finally get to Eterna maybe we should prioritise Team Galactic and whatever Han is up to first. That way we will be able to focus on our gym battle." He explained.

Up ahead read a signpost for Eterna Forest which sat in front of a forested pathway. Aro looked back at Kjolmar and smiled before entering down the pathway.

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Aro watched as Noivern once again showed his attitude. Kjolmar mention how he had trouble with Gyarados and didn't know wether he could raise another out of control Pokémon.

"Don't worry Kjolmar, I'm sure Noivern is still adjusting to its new form, it seems like it is struggling to accept that Apollo might be taking his place which we know isn't the case." Aro smiled.

"Look what you've done with Gyarados and I'm sure you and Noivern will get through this. I think you could have potential to create that bond with Apollo I talked about too." He watched as his Pokemon played among the field.

Watching Beau chase Belle made Aro chuckle. Belle was extremely fast for an Eevee and dashed around constantly turning back to check on Beau and coax him into chasing her more. She really was caught up in her own world with Beau, that being said Aro could already spot some battle qualities within her; her speed was remarkable and her tendency to get angry when apart from Beau from too long could prove helpful in getting the most out of her attacks.

"The next gym in Eterna City is a Grass type gym. Fire and Flying types are our best bet, Noivern might be your best bet if you can get it to chill out a bit. For me Dante might be a great pick. However I feel like we need to see him in action first." Aro said as he turned to Kjolmar.

"Luna try and get Chimchar to chase you when I give you the signal. Just don't hurt him." Aro communicated to Luna who was still with Apollo by the tree.

Aro walked over to Chimchar and crouched down.

"Hey Dante, I want you to try and play a game with me. I want you to try and touch Luna ok?" He said smiling.

Dante seemed confused at his trainers command, looking at Luna and then back to Aro. Dante still hesitant decided to smile at Aro and jump up and down, as Aro laughed along, Luna shot a small aura sphere close to their location but no where near close enough to harm. The blast shocked Dante who looked back at Luna through the clearing dust. Luna seemed to give Dante a challenging smirk. Dante instantly started charging towards Luna who started to dart off zig zagging across the meadow. Dante seemed to get quicker over the duration instead of slower, it was almost as if the Chimchar had conserved its energy at the start. Luna carried on darting to and from nearby trees to reposition himself in the field. All of a sudden Dante started glowing a faint orangey red before all of a sudden Dante seemed to go into overdrive and accelerated to double his previous speed. He closed in on Luna who was struggljng to avoid Dantes sweeping claws as he darted past him. Suddenly Dantes glow turned into a fiery blaze, engulfed in flames he charged once more at Luna who tripped over his own quick footwork. Aro froze as Dantes enraged flame engulfed body hurtled towards Luna. They collided and in the collision and a cloud of dust blinded vision of the pair.

As the dust settled he saw both Luna and Dante lying there, still conscious but seriously injured from the impact.

"I'm sorry for making you guys do that. I promise I won't put you in that situation again" Aro said still shaken up from the incident. He returned both Dante and Luna to their balls, as he did with Seren. Belle seemed happy enough out as long as Beau was out so he left her out.

"...maybe... we should... erm.. head to a Pokecenter before heading to Eterna." Aro said nervously still shaken up, questioning himself of his own training methods.

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Aro watched as Noivern threw a tantrum and returned himself to his ball. Aro laughed a little at Noiverns attitude. It was very clear that Noivern was very jealous of Apollo and Kjolmar, maybe Noivern had seen how close Luna and Aro were and thought he was getting replaced. Aro knew that wouldn't be the case Kjolmar seemed like the type of person to look after all his Pokemon properly. It was just funny to see such a strong willed Pokemon in Noivern.

As Kjolmar released his Pokemon and sat down next to Aro briefly he explained who Han was. Aro had heard of Team Flare, it was one of the few things he knew about the Kalos region.

"So it sounds like we have more than just Cyrus to worry about" he joked.

Aro agreed to watch Kjolmars Pokemon as he went over to let Gyarados out of its ball for a bit. Aro watched as the towering giant Gyarados quietly and gently nuzzled his trainer. It was rare to see a Gyarados in anything other than a violent rage let alone in a calm loving state. Kjolmar clearly knew how to bond with Pokemon well.

Dante at this point feeling left out in Pokemon play time decided to cause mischief and climbed up the tree that Noivern was now asleep resting in. Dante slowly crept up behind Noivern and softly prodded him then his quickly. Noivern woke up and looked around to find no one there and after a thorough lol dozed back off. Dante snickered as he got ready to repeat the process.

Aro smiled as he gazed around the field at his new Pokémon partners playing together. Already Aro was feeling like his decision was a good one. He had felt so free and happy since he was really young. His thoughts were broken as he spotted another figure approach. This time human, a girl. As she walked closer Aro realised who it was. Dawn. Dawn was his cousin and aide to professor Rowan. Her pace quickened as she spotted Aro, smiling and waving at the same time. Aro got up and ran towards her.

The two hugged before catching up briefly, until Dawn pulled a Pokeball from her bag.

"...so Aro. I came looking for you in Sandgem Town but Professor Rowan said you actually decided to start this again. I tried to catch up with you as fast as I could....." she looked at the ball.

"Aro I found Seren. I know you probably don't believe me, and you think I'm lying but I promise. Just believe me.." She said in a hesitant tone.

She passed the ball to Aro who at this point was almost shaking with an almost angry look. Nothing about his face said happy.

"Did she make you do this Dawn? Did she put you up to this?! Did she hear about me and think she could try and mess with me again?!" His voice now showing his clear anger.

"NO! ARO I PROMISE! Check her Neck, just trust me..." Dawn said in a convincing dialect.

Aro seemed to calm just a little and now looked at the ball for a second before releasing it. Out from the ball came a Mioltic, beautiful in all its glory. On her neck, just as Dawn said, was an unusual triangle shaped marking that seemed to shine all colours in the spectrum when looked at in the right light. A marking Aro knew meant it was Seren, it was a marking that it shared with its former form Feebas when Aro first caught her. Aro looked at Seren and he knew, his eyes filled up as he realised Dawn was right this was Seren. Seren threw her tail gracefully around Aro.

Aro returned to Kjolmar and introduced him and Gyarados to Seren. Seren swam fluidly around the river, and Kjolmars Gyarados. Aro listened to Kjolmar as he asked him about his siblings.

"I have an older sister... don't worry I'm sure you'll meet her soon enough." He said looking at Seren the whole time.

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Aro listened carefully as Kjolmar explained about his mega bracelet and mega stone. Aro tried his best to contain his shock but the news that Pokemon were able to mega evolve boggled his mind. It also meant that it confirmed that the stories his grandparents used to tell him of Pokemon could ascend past their usual forms were true. They used to tell Aro and his older sister tales of heros who created such strong bonds with certain Pokemon and in turn those Pokemon were able to ascend to a new form when needed. Aro was intrigued about the mythology of the world and Sinnoh in particular. His family had deep roots within sinnoh and so his family were always very proud of their ancestry.

Trying to quickly get over his initial shock and saved all the questions he had for Later. They continued on towards Floroma town and through the ragged cave, however as they exited the cave they were ambushed. Aro got his guard up ans did Luna behind Kjolmar. He realised that this guy knew Kjolmar and though it best he wait to see how Kjolmar handled it. Kjolmar walked towards the shady character in red and as he did Aro and Luna both heard Apollo.

"Kjolmar wants you to try and sneak behind them so they're surrounded." Apollo said.

Aro and Luna both nodded and started to make there way around the villainous figure but before they could make it Noibat started acting odd before lashing out in a rage. The bright light that followed was blinding for a second before revealing that Noibat had evolved into Noivern. With that Kjolmar was able to make the bandit flee.

"Who was that?" Aro questioned his new friend.

It all happened so fast that Aro had to take a second to gather his thoughts. Kjolmar was full of surprises, already he had two fully evolved Pokemon before the second gym challenge, the power to mega evolve and one more Pokemon than Aro also. However Aro knew that even evolution couldn't match sheer determination and skill sometimes. Speaking of which Aro realised he still had to get acquainted with his new Chimchar, and it had been a while since Belle has been out of her ball too.

"There it is up ahead, Floroma Town. Maybe we should stop here for a bit and let our Pokemon stretch their legs for a bit while we rest ours." He said laughing a little.

The town was beautiful, full of perfectly in bloom flowers scattered across the gardens. A colourful mosaic of flowers which made for unbeatable scenery. He walked over into Floroma Meadow and sat down by a nearby tree and Luna sat best to him. He released Belle from her ball and allowed her to roam as she bounced through the tall flowers. He held Chimchars ball in his hand, slightly nervous of its previous outbreak. He released the Chimchar who came out smiling.

"Hi there Chimchar, this is Luna and I'm Aro. That's belle, bounding around over there in the fields. We're your new friends." Aro said calmly, smiling throughout.

The Chimchar seemed to smile and nodded. As he did his rear flame seemed to flicker bigger momentarily.

"I think your gonna like it with us... er.. Right a name...." Aro though carefully.

"How about Dante?" He asked as the Chimchar smiled and climbed onto his head, sat perched on the top.

"I think he likes it!" He said as Aro laughed.

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Back at Jubilife city Aro and Kjolmar waiting in what seemed to be some kind of research facility, much like the Lab back in Sandgem town, only a lot bigger. As they waited for the professor they were introduced to Paul. Aro knew Paul and who he was from a while back. A hot headed trainer out to prove he is the best. In fact Paul would have been an opponent of Aros a long time ago if certain things went the way they should of. Aro added Paul to the list of people who brought back bad memories. Kjolmar turned to Aro and pushed on his earlier questions from the gym that Aro had thought he'd avoided. He took a long breathe in before explaining.

"Ok Kjolmar, remember back at the mine those two freaks that stole the research? Well they were members of Team Galactic. Galactic are a group who promote evil and an unfair relationship between trainers and Pokemon. Cyrus is... Cyrus is their leader" Aro thought it was best he stopped there, he didn't want to let Kjolmar onto too much. After all they were still relatively new partners.
"Now about Apollo." He paused and looked at Luna who smiled at him and nodded. "I don't know wether you know but both Riolu and Lucario are Aura Pokemon. Meaning they can sense emotions and feelings of a person just based off their energy. What's more interesting is that they are able to synchronise auras with a human and communicate through energy alone. However this is often the result of an EXTREMELY strong bond between the pair." He stopped explain for a brief moment to look at Luna once more.

"Me and Luna are able to telepathically communicate using this method. Luna has been with me as long as I can remember so our bond is strong enough. However other Riolu and Lucario can communicate with each other telepathically without that bond. When we were in the mine we heard a strange noise that sounded like a Pokemon growling, we thought we were going mad but I think it was Apollo we could hear, from inside the egg. I could hear him because Luna could but you couldn't because you aren't synced yet. Does that make any sense at all?" Aro felt like he was blabbering and quickly shut up.

"Now my turn, in the professors research there was a drawing of a band and a stone. It looked like a prototype for something, then I saw you and your Gyarados wearing what looked similar. What is that? And why is the professor researching something that you already have?" Aro couldn't deny his curiousity on the subject, he was intrigued.

"Erm..... Aro?" Luna commicated to him in an inquisitive tone. "Your bags moving! Frantically!"

Shocked Aro stood up immediately and opened his back which seemed to furiously jolt in random directions. As he unzipped the bag a orange and red figure flew out the bag. As he peered inside the bag he saw broken egg shell bedding the bottom, he forgot about his egg and it hatched in his bag. He quickly darted towards the fireball shaped creature dashing around the room.

"Luna try and calm it down!" Aro said, Luna closed his eyes and the figure got slower and slower.

Aro picked up the Pokémon. It was a Chimchar, who at this point was almost asleep contrasting his state not even thirty seconds ago. Aro quickly pulled out a pokeball and call the Chimchar inside.

"I said calm it down not put it to sleep Luna" he joked smiling.
"I'll give him some time to rest before we meet properly."

After a few more minutes Rowan came out towards the pair. They handed him his research back and in return the professor asked another favour to do with Team Galactic in Eterna City. They were just starting out and still couldn't catch a break.

"I guess Eterna is where the next gym is anyway so that's where we're heading anyway. We will check it out for you professor. I'll call you from a PokeCentre when we know more." Aro said before heading on his way.

As they walked towards the rugged cave ahead, Aro went into tour guide mode.

"We have to get through the rugged cave to get to Floroma town, then from there we can make our way to Eterna City. We might get there before dark if we're lucky." He explained.

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Aro was glad that Kjolmar had gone first in the gym battles. Both he and Luna were still a bit shakey from there earlier outburst, also he was really keen to see if Kjolmar would use his hidden Pokemon as Noibat and Beau both were at a disadvantage in the fight. His eyes widened as Kjolmar reached for the yet unused poke ball on his belt. Aro was stunned to see a monsterous Gyarados, much larger than your average. What stunned Aro more was that Kjolmar seemed to own a version of the band he saw in Rowans blue prints with a stone around Gyarados neck that looked similar also.

"So Kjolmar knows about Rowans research already? What are those things?" He asked Luna who responded with a shrug.

"Either way that Gyarados looks super strong!" He said in awe, maybe he had questioned Kjolmars training past too much. Aro never expected for Kjolmar to have an evolved Pokemon let alone one of that power.

As the Goliath battle raged on both Aro and Luna couldn't help but hear the faint cries again, the same ones that they heard in the caves before team Galactic showed up. This time the noise was more prominent in their heads, but inaudible to others, even Noibat gave them a confused look as the two reacted to they cry.

Their thoughts on the noise came to a halt as Kjolmars Gyarados sent the Ramprados crashing to the arena floor.

"Ramprados is unable to battle. The challenger Kjolmar is the winner!" The announcer called out. Noibat flew around in glee for his trainer and Aro stood up and clapped before making his way down to the arena floor.

On the way down they must have missed something as Kjolmar was sat down on the floor, Aro and Luna ran over Kjolmar to find broken egg shell around him, in front of him a newly hatched.... RIOLU! WHAT?! Aro and Luna stood in shock. The riolu smiled at them and attempted a cry.

"Grrrghhh..." the Riolu faintly called out

Aro and Luna looked at each other this time still in awe and this time even more shock. It couldn't have been. Surely Aro and Luna hadn't been hearing the Riolu all along. Being able to hear other Riolus was a trait known among the trainers of the Pokemon, but never had they recorded of hearing a Riolu from inside an egg before! Aro panicked a little in his own head before being distrupted by Kjolmars voice. Aro hadn't been paying much attention due to his internal shock of the current events but he guessed it was his turn to battle and probably the only thing he actually listened to properly was Kjolmar asking who Cyrus was. This was not what he needed right now.

"Aro I'm doing this for your own good." Luna telepathically said to Aro before taking over his aura.

An Aura is the feelings, memories, power and emotions of a being reflected in pure energy form. Riolu and Lucario are known as Aura Pokemon due to their ability to sense, see and alter other Auras through linking Auras with its target. Luna was able to tap into Aro with the same ability, not only calming him from his current mental state but using that powerful energy within another more useful means. This time Luna directed his energy into Aro's confidence and focus, preparing him for the battle to come. Aro himself was still standing but his pupils were sharp light blue with an almost vacant smirk on his face. After a minute or so Aro returned to normal and Luna released control of his aura.

"Kjolmar, I will answer your question, just not now. I have some business to attend to." He said, his facial expression focused on Roark who smiled at him challengingly.

"Luna... Let's do this." He said still locked onto his opponent as Luna stepped onto the arena.

"Go Onix!" Roark called as he threw his next Pokemon out.

The size difference between the two Pokemon was insane, onyx towered over Luna menacingly.

"Quick Attack Riolu, use its body as a ladder" Aro called out to his partner as Luna followed, jumping gracefully from rock to rock up the onix's body. Onix was helplessly watching as Luna darted in different directions.

"Get ready..." Aro said as he took his aura sphere stance.

As Luna reached the head of Onix he jumped into the air in front of it. Luna's arms poised by its hip.

"Now..." Aro yelled.

Onix's tail came crashing down towards Luna but before it could hit, Luna unleashed its energy into the Onix's face instantly knocking it backwards and out.

"The victor is Aro...." said the announcer shocked at how short the fight actually was.

Roark handed Aro over the Coal badge.

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As Kjolmar finished the the Zubat off with his Noibat, Aro and Luna both dropped to the ground, conscious but weak from the battle. His rage faded as he collected his thoughts from the past two minutes. He picked up Luna who was struggling to get up on his own, before returning to his feet. He saw as Kjolmar looked at him strange, at this point Aro knew that Kjolmar was starting to realise there was more to Aro than either he or the Professor made out.

"I'm sorry you had to see that side of me Kjolmar." He said with his eyes on the ground.

Aro watched as Kjolmar sorted through the Professors research, he shuffled over and peered at the pages. Aro picked up a piece of paper that Kjolmar had already read. It had a drawing of what looked to be the prototype for some form of band, which appeared to need some sort of stone. Aro had never seen anything like it. Baffled, he put the page back down as Kjolmar closed the briefcase.

"Yeah maybe doing the gym now means we won't have to come back this way. If we follow through this path the cave exit should be up ahead and we will we in Oreburgh City." Aro said as he started walking.

"A heads up from your sinnoh region guide, the Gym leader here specialises in Rock Pokémon. It'll give you some time to mentally prepare your game plan." Aro said proudly.

The finally reached a small opening in the cave and passed through to Oreburgh City. After hitting the Pokecenter to heal up from the previous fight, Aro walked Kjolmar to the doors of Sinnoh's first gym.

"Welcome to the start of the Sinnoh leauge Kjolmar. Good luck." Aro smiled slightly as he pointed his hand towards the door.
"After you, Mr Challenger."

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Aro helped Kjolmar up to his feet before turning around quickly at the sound of the unfamiliar voice, both Aro and Luna stood poised in an aggressive battle stance. In front of them stood two spaceman looking guys, dressed in silver and both had the same awful aqua bowl cuts. They were Team Galactic grunts and in the hand of one of the grunts was Professors briefcase.

"Did Cyrus really send you two to try and get the research? Two grunts who are about to get beat by two kids? Surely he could of done better?" Aro laughed slightly at his comment as the two grunts got embarrassed.

"We will show you kid. After beating you will we get a nice promotion from Cyrus and we won't have to deal with the likes of brats again!" He yelled as he grabbed a pokeball out of his belt.
"Go Zubat!"

The other one followed suit.
"Go Glameow!"

Aro smiled. He had been waiting for a battle, he hadn't been in one for a while. He looked at Kjolmar and nodded.
"Ready to beat these punks?
"Luna let's show these guys how to really battle!"

Aro stood waiting ready until suddenly the feeling hit him. His stomach turned sick as he started to remember his past. Luna had realised also. The grunts across from them, they were there that day. It was hard to tell due to all galactic grunts having the same uniform but these two had personalised badges on the collar of their jackets. One had a D sewn in and the other had an O sewn in. Aros rage began to build as he was clouded with past memories of team Galactic. Even Luna couldn't calm Aros rage as built up. The grunts, slightly confused at the sudden outburst or expression coming from Aro, looked at each other unknowingly.

"Luna..." Luna split its legs wider and placed his hands to one side forming a ball shape.
"Aura sqhere...." Aro too took the same formation and they both closed their eyes as they began to Chanel their energy.

A blue sphere began to form at the hands of Luna. Growing in size and ferocity as they channelled. Suddenly the grunts began to realise something.
"Is that the kid?"
"Surely not.."
"But I haven't seen a sphere that big since..."

"NOW LUNA!" Aro cried as he fired the sphere towards the grunts direction knocking both glameow out from the blast but also knocking one grunt off the edge of a nearby ledge sending him hurtling down towards the mine.