Vol.2 Chapter 25: Star Fire Storm VS Hydro Flash

Vol.2 Chapter 25: Star Fire Storm VS Hydro Flash

"Stop being silly, you dolt. Don't you know a threat when you see one? That Pokémon is level 78! Don't be a bozo," I scolded, but Popsicle giggled.

"It was worth it! If the master doesn't want it, let me go back and share it with the others, okay?" Pawmi asked, and I nodded as she closed her eyes and turned into light, going inside my body.

I stood up and turned around to face Lacey. "Sorry about that."

"No, no! My Alcreamie just doesn't like to be licked. If you ask her nicely, she will give you some of her whipped cream," Lacey laughed, but then gave me an appraising look. "You are not what I expected, and neither are your Pokémon. Geeta didn't tell us much, but they are definitely going to cause a stir."

“Indeed, they will,” I replied, rubbing the back of my neck sheepishly. “But we’re not here to cause trouble—at least, not more than usual.”

Lacey smiled, a genuine warmth behind her eyes. “I can see that now. Well, Nemona, and Landon, welcome to Blueberry Academy. This place is full of surprises, just like you two.”

Nemona beamed, grabbing my hand. “Landon’s going to fit right in, trust me! Now, let’s show Lacey our final trick!”

Lacey chuckled and looked around the expansive arena. “Alright, but maybe nothing too destructive. This arena is new, and I’d like to keep it that way.”

I nodded. “don't worry, Nemona's special arena can withstand all damage. How about something more... magical?”

Lacey’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Magical, you say? I’m intrigued. What do you have in mind?”

I looked over at Nemona. "You wanted to have a battle? What about we bet something? Say, a Super Rare Candy I just happen to have an extra of? What do you want to put up?"

Nemona's eyes nearly bulged out of her head as she rushed over to grab the bright red candy in my hand. "Gimme that!" She complained as I made it disappear just before she could grab it.

"Hold your horses, it is yours, but I want you to have a match with me as you are. After," I said, and then looked at Lacey. "If you don't mind, I would like to invite another person here to spare with Nemona. If that is okay with you?"

"Umm? Yes?" Lacey said not sure how to reply or what was going on.

"Okay! I get it! Woo! This is great!" Nemona cheered and then pointed at Lacey. "This is where things get a bit crazy, so sit back and enjoy the show! Star Fire Storm Skin!"

Nemona's clothes burst into flames, making Lacey scream, but then she stopped when she watched it turn into a bikini. Afterward, nebulas' gassy purple, red, and blue fire coiled around her arms and legs, five stars forming above her head this time.

Nemona turned to Lacey, her smile bright and triumphant. "So, what do you think? Pretty cool, right?"

Lacey was speechless, her eyes shimmering with excitement. "It's beyond anything I could have imagined. You two are incredible!"

I nodded, wiping the sweat from my brow. "Thanks, Lacey. We're still learning and growing, but we're determined to become the best we can be."

Nemona stepped forward, extending a hand to me. "Cough up the goods, boyfriend. You know I had the upper hand in that fight!"

I laughed, and summoned the Super Rare Candy, handing it to Nemona. She grabbed it, and popped it in her mouth, swallowing it whole.

"Wait! People don't eat Rare Candies!" Lacey tried to protest, but Nemona Burst with light.

When the light dissipated, Nemona's entire body was covered in galaxies, and twelve stars orbited her with flames swirling around her as well.

Lacey stared in awe at the transformation, her eyes wide as she took in the sight of Nemona. "What... what just happened? Did that Rare Candy really do this?"

Nemona laughed, her voice now resonating with an otherworldly echo. "It's a special kind of candy, one that boosts humans like me! Pretty cool, huh? But you gotta be part of the club!"

Nemona winked at me, and I rolled my eyes, but nodded in agreement, marveling at the spectacle. "Nemona's abilities have always been unique, but this Super Rare Candy gives her a core like Pokémon have, allowing her to convert her energy attacks."

Lacey looked at me, then back at Nemona. "So, what else can you do with this power? Is it just for show, or do you have more surprises up your sleeve?"

Nemona's eyes sparkled mischievously. "Oh, I've got plenty of surprises!" She said, but then I rushed forward as her Poke Skin disappeared. I grabbed her before she could fall and she looked up at me weakly with a grin. "Maybe we will have to save that next match for another time! Oof! That really takes it out of you! I must have used too much energy in our fight."

Nemona’s sudden exhaustion surprised me, but I held her securely, feeling the residual energy pulse through her. "Rest up, Nemona. You really pushed yourself today."

Lacey approached, her concern evident. "Is she okay? That transformation looked intense."

I nodded, reassuring her. "She’ll be fine. Nemona has a knack for bouncing back quickly. This Rare Candy just took more out of her than we expected."

Nemona gave a weak smile. "Yeah, I'll be fine. I just need a bit of rest. I am going back to Prisma to get some food and have a nap. Maybe you should actually show Landon around now."

With that, Nemona vanished into light that went into my body, but the arena also started to vanish, so I released my Poke Skin.