Around The Whirlpool

A/N: I'm no longer putting the Pokémon that Ashlyn has on hand anymore. I'm going to put the Pokémon she caught instead. It's a lot easier to do.

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The gang were still on the ferry, on the way to the Whirl Islands. Ashlyn was excited, because going to the Whirl Islands was a new adventure. Misty was excited because she couldn't wait to catch any water Pokémon in the Whirl Islands.

"I can't wait to see all the water Pokémon at the Whirl Islands. I wonder what kind I'll catch." Misty wondered.

"Huh." Volkner noticed something in the ocean and there were loads of them, "Uh oh, whirlpools."

"I hope we'll be okay." Brock said nervously.

The ferry managed to avoid the whirlpools, while still sailing. Suddenly the boat gave a sudden jolt.

"I don't like this." Misty held onto Togepi.

The gang all held onto the rails of the boat very tight, so that they wouldn't fall overboard. But then ferry tipped side and...

"Ahhh!" The gang fell overboard.

SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH!

and into the sea.

"Is everyone okay?" Brock asked.

"Yes but look." Volkner said.

The ferry continues on its way, away from where they are.

"Oh no-Woah!" Misty yelped.

The gang was getting swept away by the current of the whirlpool.

"We're going to get sucked in by the whirlpool!" Brock shouted out.

"Feraligatr!" Misty let her Big Jaw Pokémon.

"Lapras! Blastoise! Rory!" Ashlyn let out her three water Pokémon.

Brock got onto Rory, Volkner got onto Blastoise, Ashlyn got onto Lapras, and Misty got onto her Feraligatr. The four Pokémon quickly swam away from the Whirlpool.

Misty let out a sigh of relief, "That was close."

"AUUUUUU~~" A Pokémon cry was heard.

"What was that?!" Brock exclaimed.

The gang looked back at the whirlpools and saw a large shadow swimming just underneath them.

"Lugia?" Ashlyn asked.

"Are you sure, Ashlyn?" Volkner asked.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I recognize that cry from anywhere, Poseidon makes them. But that Lugia isn't the one we met in the Orange Islands." Ashlyn replied.

Brock noticed that something, "What is that?"

It seemed to be heading towards them, fast and it was a pink coral-like Pokémon swimming.

"Corsola?" The pink coral-like Pokémon stopped in from of gang.

"It's a Corsola." Brock said.

"Lapp?" Lapras spoke.

"Corsola Corsola Sola."

"Lap Lapp Lap."

Corsola nodded, it turned around, "Corsola. (Follow me.)" It said.

"Translation." Volkner said.

"Corsola saw that we might need help and her trainer allowed her to go and let us follow her back and lead us the way to the ship he's on." Ashlyn smiled, "Lead the way Corsola." She said.

Corsola smiled and swam ahead, with Lapras, Blastoise, Feraligatr and Rory following behind.

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As Corsola continues to lead the gang, she soon arrived at a small ship with someone standing aboard and she jumped into a person waiting arm.

"Good work Corsola." The man said and he looked at the gang, "I trust you're alright. Huh, wait a minute I know you." He looked shocked, seeing them.

"Professor Elm?!" Misty and Brock exclaimed.

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Professor Elm brought the gang onboard and into the cabin of the ship, so they could get warmed up and talk with him.

The gang told Professor Elm about their adventure so far in Johto, what Pokémon they have captured and what events has happened.

"Astonishing, sounds like you all had quite a journey so far. And Ashlyn, wow, five badges already." Professor Elm said, "It's been along time since we last saw each other." He took a sip of his drink.

"Corsola." Corsola jumped onto Professor Elm's lap, "La."

Professor Elm smiled at Corsola, "Yes, of course, you're thirsty too." He held his cup in front of Corsola.

"Laaa~..." Corsola drank.

"How cute~" Misty squealed.

"So I take it that's your Corsola Professor Elm?" Brock asked.

"Yes, I caught her while I was doing my research here, right in the Whirl Islands." Professor Elm answered.

Ashlyn took out her Rotom phone and scanned the coral-like Pokémon:

[Corsola, the Coral Pokémon. A combination of both Water and Rock types. It sheds and regrow the horns on its head numerous of times.]

"Sounds like a great Pokémon for the gym back home." Brock commented, "Might try to catch one myself."

"Me too." Misty agreed.

Professor Elm got hyped up all the sudden, "The Captain of this ship is Captain Marius, there isn't another Captain alive who isn't familiar with this sea as Marius, even these large whirlpools are nothing to be afraid of." He said.

"Enough talk Professor, why don't we give these kids to rest up a bit." The mid aged man said, as he climbed down the ladder.

"Yes, you're absolutely right." Professor Elm gave an apology look and then smiled, "Let me introduce you, this is Captain Marius himself."

"Glad you're safe." Captain Marius said to the gang.

The gang introduced themselves and thanked the Captain.

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After the gang recovered from their experience, Captain Marius drove the boat to an island.

"What island is that Professor Elm?" Brock asked.

"That's the entry way to the Whirl Islands, Blue Point Isle." Professor Elm answered. "Ancient seem to name it for the large blue rock. Which would guide them safely into port at the end of a long journey."

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Captain Marius docked the ship and explained that they were now in Inland City, the largest city on Blue Point Isle. The gang noticed that there were a lot of flags and other decorations put up.

"It's like they're preparing for something." Ashlyn pointed out.

"It's the Whirl Cup." Captain Marius said.

"Whirl Cup? What's that?" Misty asked.

"It's a competition that's held once every three years, were Water Pokémon Trainers battle for top honors." Professor Elm explained.

Ashlyn smiled, "Sounds fun. Count me in."

Misty smiled, "Me too! There's no way I'm going to miss this!"

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Prof Elm and the gang went to the Pokémon center.

"Hi, welcome to Blue Point Isle." Nurse Joy greeted them, "You must be here to register for the Whirl Cup."

"Chansey." The egg Pokémon gave Ashlyn a book.

"Erm, this is?" Ashlyn asked, taking the book.

"The competition rule book, be sure to read it cover to cover, the regulation are in there." Nurse Joy explained.

"Oh, thank you." Ashlyn smiled.

"Chansey." Chansey smiled back.

"La. La Corsola!" Corsola jumped out of Professor Elm's hand and headed somewhere.

Misty noticed this, "Where is Corsola going?" She asked.

"Not to worry. Corsola is just going out to the swimming pool over there. The pool is connected to the bay, so Pokémon could swim back and forth and visit their aquatic friends whenever they want to." Professor Elm explained.

"Impressive." Brock commented.

"And they travel here with their trainers from all different part of the world to compete in the Whirl Cup." Nurse Joy explained, "They come here early to get their Pokémon ready, because the climate is different from island to island."

"That's a great idea." Ashlyn said. Then she took out Genji and Inteleon out of their Pokéballs, "Can you guys stay near the pool and look out for Team Rocket? But stay out of sight."

The two nodded and disappeared.

"Ashlyn, do you really think that Team Rocket will show up?" Misty asked.

"Think about it, Misty. A pool full of water Pokémon. Out in the open. No security." Ashlyn explained.

"Ashlyn's right. It's a perfect opportunity." Volkner agreed.

Brock nodded, "Yeah."

"Don't worry, Genji and Inteleon will protect them." Ashlyn assured them.

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And so Nurse Joy registered Ashlyn and Misty for the Whirl Cup Competition.

"Everything is in order." Nurse Joy told Ashlyn and Misty as Ashlyn's image appeared on the screen along with Misty's, "Thank you, your Whirl Cup registrations is complete, you're good to go."

"Thank you Nurse Joy." Ashlyn and Misty said.

"Rai." Tesla said.

"Wait, where's Brock?" Misty asked, looking around.

"He's over there with that trainer." Professor Elm pointed in the direction where the Breeder is at.

"Must be getting some tips." Volkner said.

"That's Brock for ya." Ashlyn smiled.

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"And since the Whirl Cup focuses almost completely on various matches between Water Pokémon, most trainers here specializes sole on that." Professor Elm explained.

"How interesting." Ashlyn said.

"Where is the competition held Professor Elm?" Misty asked.

"On Red Rock Isle." Professor Elm replied and showed them a map that is hanging on the wall.

"Here you can see all the Whirl Islands. We're located here in Blue Point Isle." Pointing at the said place on the map.

"This reminds me of the Orange Islands." Ashlyn smiled.

"You see most of the Whirl Islands are divided between these four islands. Aside from Blue Point, there's Yellow Rock, Red Rock and Silver Rock Isle."

"So Red Rock Isle is the place we need to be." Ashlyn said.

"There are qualifying rounds prying to the finals that will narrow the field of entry's." Professor Elm told them all the sudden.

"Wha?" Misty said. "There are qualifying rounds?"

"I'm not surprise." Ashlyn said, dryly.

"And the one who finally makes it through each and every challenge to victory, shall be given the title of Water Pokémon Alpha Omega." Professor Elm told them.

"Is there a story behind the title?" Ashlyn asked, its sounds like a pretty intense title.

"Legend has it that long ago expert Water Pokémon Trainers were known by that very name. Also told that they lived under the sea and understood the hearts of Water Pokémon."

"Sounds like a pretty good title for you, Misty." Ashlyn commented.

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Later on the gang told Professor Elm and Captain Marius about the shadow of Lugia that they saw in the sea.

"Are you kids sure about the shadow being a Lugia?" Professor Elm asked, finding it hard to believe.

"Yes. Professor Elm I recognize Lugia's shadow pretty well because of Poseidon, when he's under the water." Ashlyn answered.

Captain Marius looked thoughtful, "I have heard many stories about a Mysterious Pokémon lurking about in the Whirl Islands, but no one knows what the Pokémon is." He commented.

"If that Pokémon you saw is a Lugia, it would make a big discovery in a life time. The truth is, the sea is home to many Pokémon and there's no telling what you'll find in there." Professor Elm commented.

Tesla looked up and froze, "Rairai Raichu!" She shouted out, pointing into the sky.

"Huh?" The gang, Professor Elm and Captain Marius looked up and saw something, flying over the Pokémon Centre.

"That's an unusual hot air balloon." Professor Elm said.

"Oh, to us not really." Ashlyn said.

"We see it a lots of times." Volkner added.

"It's Team Rocket." Misty said.

"They're here too." Brock groaned.

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Team Rocket hot air balloon stopped above the pool area, looking down.

"Pokémon sighted." Jessie said.

"Let's go fishing." Meowth said.

James pressed a button in the balloon and then a large net came out of the balloon, into the pool. Inside the net were a few Water-type Pokémon; Staryu, Magikarp, Goldeen, Golduck, Seel, Dewgong and a Poliwhirl.

Suddenly the net was cut into pieces, freeing the Pokémon and dropping them back into the pool.

The trio gasped at what had just happened.

"What?!" Jessie exclaimed.

"Don't tell me that the net was breakable!" James snapped at Meowth.

"It is unbreakable!" Meowth snapped back at James.

At that moment, something hit their balloon which caused it to drop and made them fall into the pool. They groaned at the pain as they stayed afloat in the pool.

"How did our balloon collapsed?" James asked.

"Greninja (It was us.)" A Pokémon said in front of them.

The trio looked up and saw two Pokémon at the edge of the pool who stood there with their arms crossed. It was Genji, Ashlyn's Greninja, and Inteleon.

The gang and Professor Elm ran out to the pool.

"Team Rocket!" The gang shouted.

"The twerps!" The trio gasped.

At that moment, the trio was surrounded by all of the water Pokémon in the pool. They were all very angry. The trio gulped and held onto each other with fright.

"Let's send these guys packing." Ashlyn declared.

"Everyone-" Misty started.

"Hydro Pump!" Ashlyn and Misty yelled.

The water Pokémon used Hydro Pump and sent the trio flying into the sky.

"So much for getting free water Pokémon." Meowth whined.

"We were so close!" Jessie growled.

"Now we're soaked." James complained.

"Wobba!" Wobbuffet saluted.

The trio sighed in defeat.

"TEAM ROCKET'S BLASTING OFF AGAIN!!!" The trio shouted.

"WOBBAA!!!" Wobbuffet screamed before they disappeared into the sky.

The gang and Professor Elm sighed in relief.

All of the water Pokémon came up the gang, Genji, and Inteleon. They were grateful towards them for saving them.

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That night, the gang stayed at the Pokémon Centre.

["That's great, you're in the a Whirl Islands. You should find no trouble of finding all sorts of Water Pokémon."] Professor Oak told them.

"Yeah." Ashlyn said. "Oh and Professor Oak we saw a shadow of a Lugia in the ocean."

["A Lugia huh. Fascinating, it's seems like there are lot more mystery to the Whirl Islands than I thought."]

Next Prof Elm talked with Prof Oak and they ended up talking a lot.

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The next day, the gang got ready to leave onto their next destination.

"Until we meet again." Professor Elm said.

"Thank you for everything." Ashlyn said.

"And don't forget the next ferry you guys should catch is from Bluefinland, that's your best bet for getting to Yellow Rock Isle." Captain Marius told them.

Brock checked the map in the guide book, "Well, here we are now in Inland City and Bluefinland is way up here." He said.

"Bluefinland here we come!" Ashlyn and Misty cheered.

"Corsola Corsola Corsola~" Corsola waved.

"Have fun you guys." Captain Marius waved.

"Have a safe trip." Professor Elm waved.

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"Thank you bye!" Ashlyn waved.

"Raichu!" Tesla waved.

"See ya later!" Misty waved.

"Toge Toge!" Togepi waved.

"Thanks for everything." Brock waved.

Volkner waved.

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And so our heroes' adventure in the Whirl Islands have just began and who knows just what other Pokémon and exciting battles await them ahead.

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Pokémon Caught: Heracross (M), Furret (F), Stantler (F), Meganium (F), Typhlosion (M), Togetic (F), Feraligatr (M), Steelix (M), Ampharos (F), Girafarig (F), Misdreavus (F), Inteleon (M), Rillaboom (M), Shiny Greninja (Genji)(M), Shiny Chestnaught (Cybele)(F), Kommo-o (M), Goodra (Nessy)(F), Meowstic (Orin)(M), Meowstic (Bella)(F), Thievul (F), Gothitelle (F), Rapidash (F), Houndoom (M), Shiny Noctowl (M), Zeraora (Raiden)(M), Alolan Raichu (Nariko)(F), Marshadow (M), Murkrow (M), Elekid (F), Celebi (Moriko)(F)