Challenge Pasio's Trainers: Part 1

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And that's the story.

That's boring. Isn't that all caused by ghost Pokémon?

Let's go get candy with everyone instead.

Hmm... Kids these days are too pragmatic.

I wish I could have fun like everyone else.

Hehehe! We've collected a lot of candy, haven't we.

I-I wonder if we can eat it all...

We'll be fine! Everyone looks hungry from all the battling.

Once I've finished eating this, I'll battle you, and maybe get some of your candy, too!

Wha, ?! Oh no...

Gourgeist looks ready for it!

By the way, I noticed you're wearing a different mask than usual!

And you look just like Gourgeist. That's so cute!

W-well... Today, ghost Pokémon are getting a chance to be in the spotlight...

And I also wanted to get closer with Gourgeist, so I put a lot of effort into this costume!

Did you know Gourgeist can be different sizes?

And their strengths can differ, too.

I want my Gourgeist to make use of what he's good at...

And I want us to be a sync pair that can support each other...

Yeah! I think that's really great!

But hey, what is Gourgeist good at, anyway? It seems like your Gourgeist is very big...

Small Gourgeist pretend to be children. That's how they fool you and get your guard down.

Large Gourgeist put on the guise of adults, and that's how they lead kids away...

And a Jumbo Variety Gourgeist like my partner...

can FORCEFULLY drag you away!

That's scary, Allister!

Hey...did you hear that rumor?

There's a real monster out there, something that's not someone in a costume!

Apparently, it laughs in a creepy way, then sprays poison on Pokémon.

The Pokémon that's sprayed will get weak and can't recover for a while, right?

A real monster...?

Maybe it came from another world and was attracted to the city since it's filled with ghost Pokémon.

You're being scary, Allister!

I love it! It reeks of the supernatural!

Wha, ?!

Who are you?

A-are you a ghost from the other side that got lost in this world?

I know everything about the strange, mysterious things that happen in this world!

I'll seek out and uncover what this monster truly is!

Oh! W-wait!

Well, that was kinda weird!

Why don't we follow her? I'm curious about the monster, too!

S-sure... I guess we shouldn't leave her alone.

Let's do it!

It's a bit scary, but I'm strong enough!

If we run into something, I'll protect you two!

No! For your own safety, it's best you don't get involved with the monster!

No one will talk to us about the monster...

Perhaps someone's trying to find it and they're forcing these people to keep quiet so it can remain a secret...

There must be a secret organization behind this that's trying to cover up supernatural events!

A secret organization?

That's exciting!

Oh! Is that a Grass-type Pokémon?

I want to get a closer look!

Actually, it's quite scary.

Huh? Is that you, Gardenia?

Do you know anything about the mysterious monster people have been talking about around the city?

I actually just saw it with my own eyes!

It ran into the forest...

R-really?

That's great! We might be able to find the monster!

In the forest...

Are you thinking of going there to investigate?

Of course! Will you come with us, Gardenia?

Um... Well, I'm a Gym Leader and have other things to do, so...

I'll leave the monster to you!

Hmm? She's acting strange.

No time to lose! To the forest, everyone!

I wonder if it's around here somewhere...

Watch out, Iris!

Huh?!

Th-the monster! It tried to attack you!

Thanks to you and Haunter, I'm fine! Thank you, both!

They've got some nerve stealing MY ghost story!

That's it, I'm really gonna cut loose...

Wait, is this the monster?

Is it a...Pokémon?

I'm not sure. It doesn't look like a ghost Pokémon...

Maybe it's an alien.

It's called Poipole.

It's a Pokémon from a different world. An Ultra Beast, no less.

Lusamine!

From a different world? Ultra Beast?

I'll take care of it.

If possible, I'd like to help it get back to its home.

So were you the one telling people in the city not to talk about it?

Yes. I wanted to take care of it quietly.

Oh... So you're taking it away?

Please! Let us play with Poipole a bit more.

This Pokémon is dangerous. Even if it doesn't mean you any harm, we can't let it roam around freely.

But I can tell how it's feeling! I bet it was just afraid because it came to a place it doesn't know well!

I was the same when I moved to the large cities of Unova from the Village of the Dragons!

I was really nervous since there were so many tall buildings, and a lot of people.

But now I love Unova!

So I want Poipole to fall in love with Pasio before going home!

I-if you don't mind, I'd like that, too.

I think it's normal for creatures from different worlds to find each other scary, but...

I think it's sad to push someone away just because of that.

I know... However, I don't think we'll be able to reach that level of understanding...

Well...perhaps I shouldn't dismiss the idea entirely before trying.

Why don't we, then? I'll allow you to watch over Poipole for a while.

Help it make some nice memories, OK?

Will do! Thanks a bunch, Lusamine!

OK! Let's go, Poipole.

So, it was a Pokémon after all.

I guess I've done my part... I should probably go home.

Oh! Um...

Since you're already here... D-do you want to join our team?

I'm not sure... I don't really like it when things are too lively...

M-me neither, actually...

But today is a special day for ghost Pokémon.

And since you like ghost Pokémon, I thought it would be nice...

He's inviting us...

OK, we'll join you... Thank you, Allister.

Woohoo! They're gonna join us!

Join you indeed. I'll show you everything about the supernatural, Iris!

Great! Let's go get more candy together!

Yay! It's gotten pretty lively!

You won't be getting our candy that easily!

Now, Poipole! Let's give it all we've got and win this battle!

I don't usually battle with Pokémon that use poison...

But I think we work perfectly together!

I wanna get to know you better, so...

Let's win this battle together! OK?

Poipole...evolved?!

Wow! So cool!

Your kindness and strength must've drawn out its power.

That's amazing, Iris!

That is Naganadel. It's a dragon Pokémon that excels in using Poison-type moves.

So you were...a dragon Pokémon!

Iris is an expert at dealing with dragon Pokémon, and as they were battling...

their feelings became one, and it evolved.

Is that true, Naganadel?

May I make a suggestion?

As the girl who knows the hearts of dragons, you should be the one to look after Naganadel...

Since it managed to evolve, I think it also wants to stay with you.

Yes, of course! Great to have you, Naganadel!

Although there was no unraveling the mysteries of the supernatural, I was able to witness such a heartwarming moment...

I'm glad I was brave enough to join you.

M-me too!

I enjoyed spending time with...everyone.