James Davy

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui saw a cave entrance ahead, but before he could get to it, an Alolan Persian intercepted him and was poised for a battle. He sent Ikari out and Persian opened with a Fake Out. Ikari flinched, allowing Persian to get in another move. Persian charged in to deliver a Bite, but Ikari was charging straight at Persian with her head lowered. The shiny Bagon was using Headbutt and when their attacks connected, Ikari struck Persian right in the mouth while getting bitten at the same time. Needless to say, Ikari's move dealt a critical blow and thanks to her Sheer Force ability, the Persian was knocked out in one hit.

Shiranui gave Persian a Sitrus Berry and stuck around patiently while Persian carefully ate the berry due to its mouth still hurting. "You should lay off the Bite attacks until your mouth feels better," he advised. Persian reluctantly agreed and left to wait in ambush for the next trainer while Shiranui went on to the cave where he figured the local totem Pokémon waited.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui heard Jen's call and gave the Alolan Rattata a Sitrus Berry. The first henchman of the local totem was grateful for the healing berry and scampered off to intercede with Jen.

Okami started growling as she detected a smell of sulphur. "Okami, did you smell our second opponent?" Shiranui asked. His Rockruff pointed like a hunting dog and at that moment a Houndour leapt out and blocked their path. "A Houndour, eh? This will be a cinch for you, Okami," said Shiranui as Okami took a battle position. The battle was a little quicker as Okami scored a critical hit with a Rock Throw and knocked Houndour out.

Shiranui gave Houndour a couple of Sitrus Berries and gave it a "thank you" before moving on.

Pokémon Alola

Thanks to Okami's tracking, Shiranui made it out of the cave. The first of the totem's henchmen jumped out and blocked Shiranui's way. He was face to face with an Alolan Rattata and in response, Shiranui pulled out his Pokédex and scanned it. "Rattata: Alola Form, the Mouse Pokémon. When the sun goes down, it becomes active. It runs around town on a chase for good food for the boss of its nest—Raticate." Okami leaped into action and the battle was on. Through a strategic use of Sand Attack, Rock Throw and Tackle, Okami managed to defeat the Alolan Rattata while avoiding her opponent's attacks.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui saw a Deino charging at him. "Bakeru, use Play Rough!" The Mimikyu jumped off of his trainer's shoulder and started roughhousing with the Deino. After the dust settled Bakeru stood tall on a fainted Zorua. "Great job, Bakeru," Shiranui praised, picking up his Mimikyu. He noted to himself to let Liam know that Zorua could be found at Alola.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui sent Okami out and had the Rockruff use Odor Sleuth to track any latent human scents and slowly but surely, the duo made their way through the cave. Bakeru was keeping watch for any Pokémon that would try to impede their progress.

Pokémon Alola

Shiranui entered the maze with Bakeru in his arms and reached the caves as well. A flock of both Zubat and Noibat swarmed around and one Dazzling Gleam from Bakeru was enough to fend them off.

Pokémon Alola

"Sounds good," Shiranui acknowledged, making his way to the east passage.

Pokémon Alola

"Well, I'm ready to go." Liam said confiently. Mooney gave a determined yip.

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"I'm ready as well," added Shiranui.

Pokémon Alola

Okami had managed to sniff out the hidden passage to Kala'e Bay and Shiranui spotted a green Bagon. Okami started with a Rock Throw and Bagon charged at Okami with a Headbutt attack. Okami delivered a Bite to Bagon's tail and Bagon flinched from the hit. Shiranui seized the opportunity to make the catch and threw an Ultra Ball at Bagon. The ball was shaking for half a minute until it issued a loud ping. Bagon was caught and Shiranui named it Ikari. Shiranui noticed Ikari was female. "All the Pokémon I acquired here in Alola so far have been female," he mused with amusement as he returned Okami. He noticed it was twilight and thus started making his way to the trial site near the Ruins of Conflict.

Pokémon Alola

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