Scootaloo's Nuzlocke Adventure

by maemaee

Rating: teen
Tags: Alternate Universe, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Tragedy, Scootaloo, Adventure, Crossover, Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Length: 6840

Scootaloo is a young filly ready to start her journey to become the very best like no one ever was, however things take a turn for the worse when it turns out that it's not all sunshine and rainbows.

Scootaloo is a young filly ready to start her journey to become the very best like no one ever was, however things take a turn for the worse when it turns out that it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Instead of fainting like they promised would happen in school, they were dying. Getting to the Elite 4 was going to be a lot harder then she thought. Follow her journey with Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom as they become true Trainers.

Loosely following all of the Pokemon Black because I'm playing Pokemon Black to know which Pokemon Scootaloo will have.

Published 2017-03-29 16:30:01 UTC
Last updated 2017-03-31 07:06:58 UTC

Prologue: Welcome to the World of Pokemon!

Prologue: Welcome to the World of Pokemon!

Today is the day in which life goes on and gets better. When did life start? Well, my life started yesterday's yesterday's yesterday, ongoing, all the way to exactly 10 years ago. Today, I'm finally able to leave home and to technically start my journey in the world of Pokemon! What are Pokemon, you might ask? Well, Pokemon are what live on this very land! Other then ponies of course. Some ponies keep Pokemon as companions and pets, while others train them to be used in battle for glory and bits. Some even steal Pokemon from others, which is just nasty! Me? Well, I'm gonna become a Pokemon Master! My first goal? Meet the sixth gym leader, Rainbow Dash! The coolest, most amazing, awesomest pony to ever exist EVER!

"Scootaloo, are ya there? You seem a little out of it." Apple Bloom shook me, and I was brought to where I currently was; Ponyville Schoolhouse, the Trainer School in Ponyville.

"Happy birthday, Scootaloo! I can't believe that it's finally your 10th birthday. You're the last birthday in the class, aren't you?" Sweetie Belle exclaimed happily, giving me a pat on the back.

"Mhm! That means that we all finally get to start our very own Pokemon Adventures together! Won't that be great? What're all you gonna do first?" Apple Bloom answered for me, and I listened in to what they wanted to do.

"I think I'll get into contests just like my sister, Rarity! She retired from contests when she had to take care of me, but now that I'm travelling she can do it again too! I hope we can compete against eachother, or I get to see her compete live!" Sweetie Belle began humming.

"Ooooh, you'd be great at contests, Sweetie Belle! I might try to fill one of those fancy Pokedexes, or start breedin' Pokemon! I know that Applejack will want me on the farm, but I got my whole life ahead of me to work at the farm! I gotta travel while I got the chance, ya'know? What about you, Scootaloo?" They both looked at me expectantly.

"Me? There's no doubt in my mind about what I'm gonna do! I'm gonna take on the Gym Leader challenge! I'm gonna come face to face with the champion!" I said confidently. "We're gonna be traveling together, right? It will be great!"

""Of course!"" The two said at the same time. I put my hoof in, and they put theirs in as well. We smiled as we promised that we'd stick together.

"Hush, class!" Ms. Cheerilee settled the class down before speaking. "Soon, all of you will be setting off on your own Pokemon journeys. I know you 10 year olds already have been waiting for the last of the younger fillies to have their birthdays, but I hope that the wait was worth it."

"The wait was completely POINTLESS. I could've started my journey any time I wanted because of MY father, Filthy Rich. He could get me any Pokemon I want." Diamond Tiara retorted, and Cheerilee smiled over at her, almost as if to say 'I'm not getting paid enough to do this'.

"Maybe, but if you graduate from Trainer School you get your very own starter Pokemon, courtesy of Professor Celestia! These Pokemon are exotic, pretty much one of a kind! Today, we have our final class birthday, which means that all of you will be able to graduate!" The class cheered, some even throwing their books in the air. It took another few moments for Ms. Cheerilee to get the class settled once more. "With that said, this is a tape that is played every year for the graduating class of the Ponyville Schoolhouse. This year, we have a brand new professor in Ponyville that is from the big city of Canterlot! You would have seen her, she's an amazing pony who has given a lot of time to the education of young foals like you. Here's the tape... Hold on..." Ms. Cheerilee fiddled with the tape for a bit before putting it into the tape player. She turned off the lights so that we could see the screen better. A countdown shows up, and the tape starts playing.

"...Is it on, Spike? Oh...! Hello! I apologise to keep you waiting, young soon-to-be-trainer!" The unicorn smiled nervously.

"What is she talking about? She didn't keep us waitin-" Sweetie Belle said before quickly getting hushed by Ms. Cheerilee, which made her stop halfway through her sentence.

"Welcome to the World of Pokemon. My name is Twilight, however many affectionately refer to me as the Pokemon Professor. This world... Our world, is inhabited far and wide by creatures known as Pokemon! Some ponies use them for battling, while others use them as pets and companionship. As for myself... I study Pokemon as a profession. There are so many things that we do not know about Pokemon, and it is my job to uncover the mysteries behind them. If you are watching this then congratulations on your graduation from Trainer School! I remember when I graduated from Trainer School..." A voice from behind the camera cleared their throat.

"Focus, Twilight. You're explaining Pokemon?"

"Ah, yes. Sorry! With your graduation, comes brand new challenges ranging in different shapes and sizes. Whether you journey or not, you will be given a Pokemon of your very own, along with a Pokedex, an encylopedia giving information on what Pokemon you have seen. So no matter what you do-- a trainer, a breeder, a ranger, a scientist-- you will contribute to our society in your own way! Your own very Pokémon legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with Pokémon awaits! See me in my Lab... Er, Library."

The tape clicked off, and Ms. Cheerilee turned the lights back on. "Well, I hope that cast some light into your future! I will meet you all tomorrow at the Ponyville library at 8:00, try your best not to be late. Class dismissed, and I hope that your futures are bright."

"I can't believe this! Isn't this exciting? Aren't you excited?! Girls?" Sweetie Belle began to squeal in... Well, excitement.

"Of course, silly! This is it, we're goin' on a journey that'll get us our cutie marks!" Apple Bloom smiled. We trot out of the schoolhouse together, leaving no pony behind.

Author's Note

Hey everypony! I hope you enjoyed the prologue of Scootaloo's Nuzlocke Adventure! Please leave criticism and comments, I love to hear from you all. Also, if you have an OC that you want featured in the Adventure, whether as a Contest Pony, a Pokemon Ranger, a member of Team Changling, or a Trainer, please message me!

Thank you for reading!

Chapter One: Beginnings

Chapter One: Beginnings

"Hurry up, Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom! We're late! We're gonna miss out on a Pokemon!" I yell at them to run faster, and with good reason, too! Today's the day I really become a Pokemon Trainer. I know I said yesterday that I was going to become a trainer but this is the real deal! I get a Pokemon AND a Pokedex! This is the big league! The Pokemon League! "Come on, come on! Hut-two-three-four! To the Library we go!"

"Scootaloo, *haaaahn* I don't think I can... keep running like this...! It's harder with the big bag I'm carrying!" Sweetie Belle panted.

"It's 7:50, we're supposed... To get there at 8:00, Sweetie! We're almost... there, just a couple more feet!" Apple Bloom said, slightly in front of Sweetie Belle. I know that I should have kept with those two, but I was just couldn't contain myself. I HAD to get my new Pokemon, and after a right turn, the Library was in sight along with the rest of my class.

"Ah, Scootaloo, Apple Bloom! Sweetie Belle! Just in time." Ms. Cheerilee gave us a smile and looked around, counting the foals around her in her head. "It seems that we have all of the class here now, on time too! Now that we're all here, we're going to be meeting Professor Twilight, the assigned scientist for Ponyville. Remember to be polite, if she get's anxious she can get a little... Well, that won't matter. Follow me, everypony!"

She opened the door. I haven't really spent much time in the Ponyville Library, but it's definitely cleaner then what I remember it being before Professor Twilight. Less dust, less sneezing and that's less of a nuisance for me... Not that I particularly like books. The books look filed and it's pretty clear that this Professor has gotten some serious work done here. The last librarian hardly did anything around here! "Professor Twilight? The children are here for their Pokemon!"

"Umm..." A male voice spoke up from somewhere close by. "I'm sorry about this, but Twilight... Err, she went to go look for the missing Starter Pokemon that escaped."

"Spike? Is that you?" Ms. Cheerilee looked around for the voice, and it appeared to come from a... Pokemon. What is it? I haven't seen it before. It's not anything I've seen before in this area, like a Lillipup or a Pidove.

"Look, I'd like to help you out but I'd probably get annihilated out there, being a baby Pokemon and stuff. There are Pokedexes and Pokeballs on the table. The Pokedexes have the Pokemon you need to find in them. Find the Pokemon, catch them in the Pokeballs."

"What?! This is ridiculous! Why do we have to catch our Starter Pokemon?! I thought they were handed to us!" Diamond Tiara stepped over to the small Pokemon, flipped her tail in his face and walked towards the door. "Let's go, Silver. My father can get us better Pokemon, and I'll be taking a Pokedex. I graduated, I earned it." Diamond Tiara took a Pokedex and put it in her rucksack, and Silver Spoon quickly followed in pursuit.

"That's actually a fair point... Does anybody want to leave here now? You can come back tomorrow and get a starter Pokemon then, if you'd prefer. I'm sure Twilight would have caught all the starters by then! Otherwise, take some Pokeballs and a Pokedex and catch yourself a starter."

What? What?! Leave now? I've been waiting my whole life for this! I can't leave now. Some of my class shrug and leave the Library, but not the Cutie Mark Crusaders. "Girls, we're gonna get our Cutie Marks in catching Pokemon."

"Wow! That sounds cool! Let's do it!" Sweetie Belle said cheerfully.

"Of course! Anythin' to get our Cutie Marks." Apple Bloom nodded along with Sweetie Belle and we all grabbed a Pokedex, a bunch of Pokeballs and rushed out to find those wild Pokemon.

"Now, if I were a Pokemon running away from a Library, where would I be?" I looked at the two girls, expecting an answer from them. They shrugged to my disappointment.

"AEEEEEEEEEII!" A voice screams from Sweet Apple Acres. Who's voice was that? It couldn't have been Applejack's or Big Mac's. Granny Smith? No way. Must've been... Professor Twilight!

"""Sweet Apple Acres!""" We all shouted in unison before rushing towards the scream and in turn, Sweet Apple Acres.

"Hey, you three-- Rushing over! D-Did Spike send you?" It was the pony from the tape; Professor Twilight Sparkle. Maybe it's just the situation, but I'd imagine she'd be more... Well, Science-y. Stomping out her tail that was set on fire by a fire-type pokemon, she continued to run away from the hoard of Pokemon I've never seen before: The exotic Starters that Ms. Cheerilee said we were going to obtain. "I know this is a bit of a...-- AAAH! A rude introduction but, please catch these Pokemon! They'll become less h-h-hostile! Just... Quickly! I have no Pokeballs, it has to be you!"

We looked at eachother with a grin, and nodded over. "Can I try to catch the blue one? I think it's really cute." Sweetie Belle asked us.

"Oh, yeah! We should think about which starter we're gonna catch for ourselves." Apple Bloom said, signalling for a Cutie Mark Crusader huddle before we get into catching the Pokemon.

"What?! There's no time! Just-- EEEK! PLEASE, PICK FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THIS WORLD!"

"Oh, right. Let's just get whichever one is convenient, then." Apple Bloom said bashfully.

We all went ahead and ran towards the hoard. The Pokemon separated from each other, and each of us separated to follow the Pokemon we wanted. "Alright, girls! Let's catch them!" I cheered. Ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh...! I'm catching my first Pokemon! I I point my Pokedex at the Pokemon to see what it was.

"---BZZZ. TEPIG, THE FirePig- POKEMON." The electronic voice said. Alright, Tepig, This is where you become my starter Pokemon! I throw the Pokeball at Tepig, catching it by surprise. It clicks once, and then a second time. Finally a third time.

I catch the Tepig, my first starter Pokemon!

I-I did it! I'm a Pokemon Trainer! "Girls, you doing okay?"

"I just caught myself an Oshawott! Ehehehe, it's so cute! It's like a little plushie!" Sweetie Belle says.

"I caught the Snivy, it's really cool! I'm so happy I could burst!" Apple Bloom says in response, and we meet in the middle to show off our newly-filled Pokeballs. The professor sighs in relief, dusting off her lab coat and fixing her ruffled hair.

"Thank you so much, girls... I never would have gotten out of that, er, mostly unharmed. Let's go back to the Library. What are your names?" Professor Twilight looked at us expectantly.

"Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and I'm Scootaloo! This is our first day on our adventure, Professor. I'm pumped." I said, following behind the Professor back to the Lab.

"Twilight! You're okay!" Spike rushed to the door, and leaped to Twilight's neck to hug her. Before I forget, I quickly get out my pokedex to check what kind of Pokemon Spike is.

"---BZZZ. AXEW, THE Tusk- POKEMON." My Pokedex said. Huh, it makes sense for him to be a Tusk Pokemon, but why can he talk?

"Pokemon can talk? I didn't know!"

"Only caught or partnered Pokemon are able to speak, that's why you probably haven't heard one speak. Because I hatched Spike from an egg-"

"You're a breeder!?" Apple Bloom interrupted excitedly, scaring Twilight in the process. After a moment to recover, she took a deep breath and spoke.

"Ehehe, no. I got an egg from Professor Celestia when I was her assistant. She taught me everything I knew before I moved to Ponyville to start my own research, she's amazing. Anyway, because I hatched Spike from an Egg, he became my Partner, but he's also my companion, as well as an assistant. There's a breeder in town, actually. Her name's Fluttershy. She lives close to the Everfree Forest, on the way to the second gym leader. The first gym is right in Ponyville, if you're interested."

"Of course I'm interested! A gym?! That's where I'm gonna get my first badge!" I yelled, Twilight Sparkle visibly recoiling from the noise. After checking her ears, she cleared her throat.

"Er, yes. A gym. It's also run as Sugarcube Corner, run by Mr and Mrs. Cake, and the new addition, Miss Pinkie Pie. Knowing her sister, Professor Maud, and her studies... I think it's safe to say that Pinkie Pie won't be too crazy."

"Is there a Contest Hall in Ponyville?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"...Humm, there's a famous Costume Shop where you can buy outfits for Contests-"

"The Carousel Boutique!" Sweetie Belle interrupted, Twilight sighed, like she had just given up on taking control of the situation she's in.

"Yes, the Carousel Boutique. But there is no Contest Hall in Ponyville. You three girls really have saved me out there, without you I probably would've been... Actually, at worst I might of been singed and might've lost the Pokemon. Nevertheless, Heeheehee, I just got this in from Canterlot... Eeee!" She squealed as she took out three devices. "It's the prototype for the new C-Gears! They're powered with batteries filled with unicorn magic, so for the first time any race can use a handheld device!" She used her magic to levitate it and put it on our hooves.

"Wow, Professor Twilight! Thanks a lot. Girls... We should get a good look at our Pokemon!" I said, and they nodded before taking out their Pokeballs and taking their Pokemon out. I followed in pursuit of them, and for the first time I get a look at my starter Pokemon.

"Hey, little guy..." I said to the Tepig.

"Am I caught now?" The Tepig blinked at me, looking at me oddly.

"Uh, yeah... I can't believe I'm talking to a Pokemon...! What's your name?"

"What are you talking about? It wasn't as strange when you were talking to me-!" Spike yelled, but Twilight returned him into his Pokeball before he could continue yelling.

"Missie, and yours?" The Tepig smiled.

"Oh man, I'm Scootaloo! This is awesome, we're gonna be the best of friends, Missie!"

"Me too, Scootaloo...! I'm really happy we're partners. Where's Dewdrop and Leifa?"

"Heeheehee, my new name is Sapphire. Look at this ribbon I got from Sweetie Belle!" Sweetie Belle held up Oshawott in her magic, showing off the pink ribbon that Sweetie Belle got her. It was really nice to see that they were already becoming really good friends already.

"Leifa, you sure are feisty for a grass type! You are just like my brother, Big Mac." Apple Bloom smiled as Leifa climbed onto Apple Bloom's back. Leifa nodded her head. "She's a little quiet, but she's mighty nice!" Leifa nodded her head again.

"Girls, it's time to start our Pokemon Adventures, officially! All together." We walked out of the Library to be greeted by... Applejack, and Rarity too.

"Howdy, girls! I know it's a little strange for us to be gatherin' together like this seeing as Rarity and I don't usually get along..." Applejack smiled.

"...I'll say..." Rarity muttered.

"What was that?" Applejack looked over at Rarity, and Rarity looked away.

"Nothing, nothing. Please continue." Rarity said with false politeness.

"We decided that y'all needed to pack some extra things. Potions, A Map of Equestria, all that jazz. Besides, it's a good chance to see y'all before you go."

"We won't be going just yet, we still have business here in Ponyville! There's a Gym here-"

"And I need to get an outfit, sis."

"An outfit? For your Adventure?! That's PERFECT! Oh my, oh my, oh my, and why stop at just you? All of you need outfits! MATCHING outfits! With little socks and booties, and HATS."

"Don'tya think you're going a little overboard, Rarity?" Applejack asked.

"Nonsense, there's nothing wrong with looking good on your journey! Sweetie Belle? I know how much you want to start doing contests, so... I made your outfit ahead of time anyway! Isn't that amazing? You'll all look so adorable!"

"Eh... Yeah. I can kinda see it. More importantly though, y'all will be a team. Keep each other company. Stick together through thick and thin, y'hear? Nobody tells you this about bein' a Pokemon Trainer, but... Sometimes... Things get rough out there. You need good friends to stay by your side." Applejack looked at all three of us. "Go along, now. I want to see y'all when you finish the gym!"

"Yeah! Thanks, Rarity! Thanks, Applejack!" All three of us ran along to find our next objective, smiling along the way.

Team
Missie (Tepig)
Level 6
Docile Nature
Tackle, Tail Whip

Author's Note

Hey everypony! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of Scootaloo's Nuzlocke Adventure! It's a little long, but it will hopefully get more exciting as we finally get into Route 1. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please leave criticism and comments, I love to hear from you all. If you have an OC that you want featured in the Adventure, whether as a Contest Pony, a Pokemon Ranger, a member of Team Changling, or a Trainer, please message me!

Thank you for reading!

Chapter One Epilogue: The Two Sisters

Chapter Epilogue: The Two Sisters

The two ponies looked at the three fillies and their Pokemon disappear in the distance. It brought back memories for both of them, both good and bad... However Rarity, Sweetie Belle's older sister, and Applejack, Apple Bloom's older sister were both having second thoughts about all of this journeying. You see, while very similar ponies they are very different at the same time. They're both hard-working, both generous and loyal however they can't look past what is in front of their very eyes; their class.

The culture-shock between these two ponies is what causes their conflict, and what causes their thought process of travelling across Equestria on a Pokemon adventure. Two very similar-different ponies, with two opinions.

"Why didn't you just tell them the truth about being a Pokemon Trainer, Applejack?" Rarity sighed, shaking her head in disapproval.

Rarity believes that problems that can be avoided, should be avoided. She believes that the best possible outcome is the one in which nobody gets hurt, relying heavily on emotions more then logic. This is not wrong, however this sometimes can backfire. This is based on experiences she's had journeying across Equestria, obtaining contest ribbons and catching Pokemon. Her Pokemon were underlevelled, and inevitably killed after she got ambushed by Team Changling goons. After that event, she caught a Skitty, Opalescence, and hid it away inside so no harm could come to it.

"Didya see the look on their faces? I couldn't break it to them... If they're lucky, they won't have to deal with that problem anyway."

Applejack believes that problems should be overcome if they can be. She understands that sometimes the best things in life are not the easiest ones to obtain and to overcome anything, there needs to be obstacles. This is not right, because this can sometimes backfire. This is based on experiences, again. Applejack travelled across Equestria, getting to the Elite Four and losing all of her Pokemon except one to the Champion. She refused the title of Champion, all because she didn't want to replace the team who got her to the very end. However, the experiences still linger with her. She had fun, and she'll remember that always. Her only Pokemon left; Winona is still with her, but is now a pet who helps herd Mareep and Miltank.

"If they're lucky?! They're KIDS, Applejack. There's no luck involved with Pokemon battles! There's just fighting and brute force, it's not going to end well for any of them!"

"Well, why don't you tell'em, huh?"

"Because it was your job to!" They looked at each other with heartache. Rarity's expression softened. "...I don't want them to experience the shock of losing something that they thought they couldn't lose."

"That's life, Rar. It's harsh, but it's reality. But, let me tell'ya somethin'. Darkness exists to make light truly count. That's why there's a night and a day, a Celestia and a Luna. A Rarity and an Applejack."

"You've lost somepony close to you... Haven't you?"

"...Yeah." There was a long, awkward silence between the two. Rarity cleared her throat to clear the tense air, and softly spoke.

"I apologise."

"For what? You didn't do nothin'."

"For yelling at you... after you showed sympathy for those fillies. You know, I always liked your hat."

"My... Hat?" Applejack looked confused, pulling her hat in front of her face.

"Yes. Sure, it would look costumey on other ponies, but it suits you quite nicely." Rarity said matter-of-factly, and Applejack burst into laughter. "What? What's so funny?"

"Hahahaha! Of all the darndest things...-- Hahahaha! You choose to compliment my hat? Hahaha...! You sure dug deep for a compliment there! Hahaha!" She dropped to the floor after her knees got too weak from laughing.

"W-Well it's true! I like your hat, and your freckles too. You are hardworking in your respective field, and I have a massive respect for you!" Rarity admitted, rather embarrassed in herself.

"...Really?" Applejack stopped laughing, and got up from the floor.

"Of course! Why would I lie about something like that?" Rarity yelled.

"Uh, gee. Thanks, Rarity. I'll admit, you're an honest, hardworking pony too. Generous too." Applejack sighed, taking off her hat. "Y'know, even though we don't get along, we should at least try for Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle, even Scootaloo as well."

"...Yes, I can agree with that. By the way, am I the darkness or the light in your 'Rarity and Applejack' analogy?"

Author's Note

Hey everypony! I hope you enjoyed the Chapter One Epilogue of Scootaloo's Nuzlocke Adventure! I wont write epilogues for every chapter, but I felt that Rarity and Applejack needed some time to reconcile their differences, seeing as in this AU, Twilight won't bring them together.

Please leave criticism and comments, I love to hear from you all. Also, if you have an OC that you want featured in the Adventure, whether as a Contest Pony, a Pokemon Ranger, a member of Team Changling, or a Trainer, please message me!

Thank you for reading!

Chapter Two: Team Changling

Chapter Two: Team Changling

"I'm so excited for us to finally start our journey! No more stalling or interruptions, we're going straight to training! Right Apple Bloom? Right Sweetie Belle? Right, team?" I turned my head to look at them, continuing to move forward.

""Mmhmm!"" They nodded in unison, then quickly starting yelling, ""Scootaloo, stop!"" I bumped into another pony, and little did I know that our journey would come to a halt only a few minutes after we left the Library... We were so close, too!

"Hey, watch it. I'm trying to see what's going on, there's some creep talking." The pony said rather annoyed, walking away. A creep? What could it possibly be? There aren't many creepy ponies around here, what gives?

"We should get a look-see. Come back into your ball, Missie." I said, pressing the button to my Pokeball.

"Alright... If you say so." She sighed before getting sucked in. The three of us crawled through the crowd to get to the front and to get face to face with... Something. What is it? It's a pony... But it's all holey and gross-looking. There is a whole army of these strange pony behind her, which means there must be more, right?

"Hello everypony, I am Crysalis. I am here representing Team Changling. I am here with a concept that some of you may find... Controversial. Pokemon liberation." The crowd starting mumbling and murmuring about what was being said. Others simply wanted to see where this pony was going. "While some of you may think that ponies and Pokemon are partners, companions, friends who have come together because we want and need each other but... What if this is only our perspective of it? Ponies are selfish, subjecting their Pokemon to commands of Trainers. Have ponies really loved their Pokemon if they were just going to subject them to this? Us Changlings... We are the most reliant on this love. We love love, and we can love Pokemon without confining them in cages we call Pokeballs!"

This was insane. How could they go around thinking that ponies don't love Pokemon just because they keep them in Pokeballs? I just don't get it... Why would anypony think that?

"What?! That's ridiculous! Ponies battle and compete in contests so that Pokemon can get stronger. That's how our bonds get stronger, of course we love our Pokemon!" Apple Bloom yelled out to the bug-like pony, and some of the crowd began to cheer with her.

"Yeah, of course we love our Pokemon!" "What do you think we're gonna do, release our Pokemon?!"

"Really? If it's so Pokemon and bonds can grow stronger, then why would you let Pokemon get hurt? Why do you profit from this sick form of bonding? Can anybody in this crowd honestly say that ALL Pokemon are happy? That there is no truth in what I have said? With that in mind, consider the feelings and the pain of your Pokemon." Her goons packed up her set-up for her, and they flew off.

"Who was that? I don't know if anybody like that should be trusted... She was really scary looking!" Sweetie Belle said, taking her Oshawott out from her pokeball.

"Huehueheuee, wasn't it obvious? Her name was Crysalis." A filly that had snuck up from behind us said cheekily. If I'm being honest, it made me jump. Just a little, though. She was an average looking pony, with one exception; her eyes. Her pupils were spiralled, almost as if it was pink, folded on pink, folded on pink. "Howdy there, chums! You three have some mighty fine Pokemon there. Are you starting your journey?"

"Uhm, yeah! These are our Pokemon. Leifa, Sapphire and Missie." Apple Bloom said, Leifa nodded along with Apple Bloom.

"Oh boy, that's just mighty swell. My name is Screwball! Here's my business card, feel free to call me anytime you like." She handed me a little piece of paper folded into an origami crane with a wink. After unfolding it and looking further, it's...

"...This is a playing card, Screwball."

"Duh! All work and no play makes Jack a dull colt! No business here but funny business! Hueheuehue!" Her pinwheel hat spun as she started to laugh. "Didya hear what that Crysalis said about lovin' Pokemon without keepin' them in those dinky, old pokeballs?"

"How could you not? Pretty strange if you ask me. Pokeballs aren't cages, they're homes." Sweetie Belle looked at Screwball oddly; in fact, we all did. Who was she and why was she talking to us in particular?

"...Ah, no matter! Just surprised that you're not able to get it through your thick skulls, huehehuee!" She ended her serious sentence with that... Laugh. It was suspicious from any angle you looked at it."Aaaaaanyway. Time for me to depart until the plot catches up!"

"Hey, wait a second!" I yelled to her, trying to get her to stay so she could explain what the heck she's talking about.

She suspended herself in air for a second then dashed off faster then I've ever seen before, leaving a trail of pink dust and... Is that silly string? That was not what I meant by waiting a second.

"That was WEIRD. Will everyone we meet be that strange?" Sweetie Belle looked at Apple Bloom and I with just as much confusion as us. Honestly, I hope that was a one-off encounter with THAT pony. "But... What if that Crysalis pony has a point? When you think about it, Pokeballs are kind of prisons for Pokemon..." Sweetie Belle looked down at her hooves, thinking about what the pony said.

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't worry about what they said, it doesn't matter! We should just focus on getting the second additions to our team, won't that be fun?" I said to cheer up Sweetie Belle. Apple Bloom helped out too, using her knowledge on breeding and farming.

"Sweetie, don't worry. That Crysalis doesn't know what she's talkin' about. Pokemon rely on ponies and ponies rely on Pokemon. That's the way the world has always worked, and will continue to work. We have a special connection to these creatures and if they really minded being in Pokeballs, they would've told us by now, ya'know?"

"...You're both right. Thanks, you guys!" We all went in for a group hug, and decided that the best way to go is the field closest to the Ponyville Schoolhouse; where some of the more less hostile Pokemon roam in the tall grass.

We looked out at the wide open field with tall grass; Route One. Even though this was a Route that simply looped back onto the trail back to Ponyville, it's a hot spot for new trainers in Ponyville to explore. It was a chance to catch a Pokemon. "Oh man, I can't wait to finally catch myself a whole team of Pokemon!" I smirked, taking out the extra balls I got from Professor Twilight.

"Yeah, me too! I hope the ones I get are cute, or really strong! That way, the contests will be really easy!" Sweetie Belle said excitedly.

"Um, sorry to burst your bubble, but um...!" A voice came from behind us. It wasn't a pony, though. It was a bird Pokemon! A... Robot bird Pokemon. Following behind her was a pony, which I assume to be the bird's owner. "Because of a new law that was passed, you can't catch anymore then one Pokemon at a time per location."

"What? Who are you two? I've never seen you around before." I asked.

"Flower! It's a flower!" The pony started following a moving flower through the tall grass.

"Er, yeah... Lucky, don't touch that! That is a Roselia, and that's a Poison- LUCKY!" The bird pecked at Lucky Dice's head, and Lucky stopped chasing the Pokemon. "He's Lucky Dice, and I'm Robin. We're the allocated Pokemon Rangers for this here trail. We're here to preserve the population of the Pokemon in this area. Ever since that Team Changeling has come around Pokemon have been mysteriously disappearing, both caught and wild Pokemon."

"There's no proof that they did it!" Lucky added to what Robin said, and Robin chirped.

"That's right. Because there's no proof, the police is unable to arrest them for this strange coincidence. You can't catch any Pokemon that you've already caught, either. It's not fair to the other trainers that may miss out on a species that they wanted. This has been enforced in every area that Team Changeling has been spotted."

"Well, where haven't they been spotted?" Sweetie Bloom asked politely.

"...Um, the Griffon Kingdom. On the bright side, your team will be filled with wonderful new Pokemon! Let's go, Lucky. I'll scout from the sky, you just avoid the Roselia okay? Goodbye, girls! Good luck on your journey!"

"Thank you... Goodbye." Sweetie Belle sighed.

"I can't believe this...! I can't catch more then one Pokemon in an area?! That's dumb! What's the point?!" I yelled.

"Hey, it's okay! Don't worry about it. We'll be able to catcha' whole buncha' other Pokemon in other areas. Your team will grow lickity-split. Think about the awesome new Pokemon you'll get right now, heck, we might even get our cutie marks!" Apple Bloom said. She had a point, I was able to catch one Pokemon per route.

"I don't want any of y'all getting hurt, alright? Stay close and if you need to get healed, tell me!" Apple Bloom waited at the start of the clearing.

"Aren't you gonna be catching a Pokemon, Apple Bloom?"

"I want to be a breeder, not a trainer. I'll be stayin' here to keep a close eye on y'all. Leifa will too." Leifa gave her signature nod.

"Alright, then. Let's find a Pokemon, Sweetie!" I grinned over at her, and together we looked in the grass for Pokemon. This was finally my chance to get a new Pokemon on my team for the next Gym! I'm already one step closer to meeting Rainbow Dash... Eeeeee!

"Wooof!" It's a Pokemon! What is it though? It looks just like a baby Winona! I take out my Pokedex and scan it to see what it is.

"BZZZ-- LILLIPUP, THE Puppy POKEMON." It's a Lillipup, and it looks pretty cool too! Alright, Let's do this!

"Hey, I found one, Sweetie! Alright, Missie, it's your time to shine!" I send Missie into battle and she erupts with excitement.

"Heehee, finally, a battle! Alright, Scoots! On your command, I'm gonna do my very best!" Missie stands her ground, looking over at the Lillipup.

"Missie, hit it with a Tackle. Be gentle though, alright?" I point my hoof at the Lillipup, indicating for Missie to attack.

"Alright boss, gentle. Got it!" Missie moves backwards a little to give her more momentum, and rushes towards the Lillipup. The attack hits the Lillipup, and the Lillipup hits back with weaker force. I take out my Pokeball, and throw it at the Lillipup.

Click. Click. Click. Click.

I caught the Lillipup, the second member of my team!

"Alright, Missie! We did it!" I grabbed Missie with my hooves and began throwing Missie up and down. "We should meet our Lillipup."

"Oh, that sounds like a good idea! I'd like to meet him." Missie jumped out of my hooves. I took the Lillipup from out of it's Pokeball, and Missie came face to face with him.

"Eh, yer' my new trainer? I can't complein, yer only a wee bit smaller then me' old master. Definitely stronger though." The Lillipup had a strong accent that I couldn't pin down. Nevertheless, I'm glad it seems to like me.

"What's your name? Do you have a name?" I asked.

"Wha? Of course I have a name. Th'name's Winston, my dear... But who is Miss Piggie here? She's an angel, if I've ever seen one." Winston got closer to Missie, licking her hoof. Barf.

"Um, I'm Missie. Haha, you're quite, erm, friendly." Missie took her hoof back and took a step back.

"Scootaloo, look at what I caught! I caught a Lillipup, isn't it cute- You got one too?! That's soooo amazing!" Sweetie Belle took her Lillipup out and it looked over at mine.

"Whoa... It's Winston. That's so rad, you've got yourself a trainer too, bro...!" Her Lillipup appeared fairly slow and chilled out. Even looking at her made me tired.

"Yes, dearie. I got myself a true fighter this time! What about you, Ms. Cora? Does your Trainer fight? Because mine does!" He boasted. Wow, he really respects me as a trainer... It means that I have to keep up to his expectations.

"Ah... You care way too much about competition. Learn to sniff the flowers sometimes..." Cora hopped into Sweetie Belle's rucksack, looking fairly snug in there. "I'll be here. Sleeping." Huh... I wonder. I looked over at Winston and he looked back.

"No, I'd rather be stuck with a dumb name like Princess. No way in hell am I bein' a pocket pet." Well, that resolves that.

"Hellooooooo once agaiiiin~!" A familiar voice appears. Looking around, I don't see anyone... Wait, what's that on the ground?

"...A Pokeball?" The Pokeball opens, and a pink dust cloud sweeps the area.

"Guys?! Are you alright?! What's goin' on over there?!" Apple Bloom yells from a direction; I don't know which, I'm so disoriented I can't even figure out where ANYTHING is. "I'm comin' over, hold on one second!"

"Ah, it's up my nose, it's up my nose!" Missie started to yell, sounding rather annoyed. The dust cloud clears, and what we are left with is thick, pink fog that is coming from a machine in the distance.

"Ladies and gentlecolts, fillies and colts of all ages! Presenting..." A platform comes out of nowhere, slowly emerging from the pink fog. A pony's silhouette could be seen. I already knew who it was... "The One, the Only, the Amazing, the Chaos child... Could you hurry the platform's speed? I'm running out of adjectives here!" From the platform emerged a stairwell, and down came Screwball. She pressed a button and an audience of mannequins clapped, and a cannon sent confetti flying into the air.

"How did you do that? Why did you do that?! What IS this?"

"Well, I needed a dramatic entrance! It's not fun to just walk in and say something like: 'Oh hey, Scootaloo, want to have a battle?'. This was waaaay more fun to set up." She pressed another button, and the audience laughed.

"Hey! That wasn't even funny!" Sweetie Belle said, and the audience booed at her with a press of the button.

"...You want to battle? That's it?"

"Well, yeah. I wanna know if your Pokemon really LOVE you. Because what's the point of owning a Pokemon if they don't love you? If you believe that battling strengthens the bond between Pokemon and Trainer, then let's battle."

"Alright, then let's have a battle! You're on." I smirked.

Team:
Missie (Tepig)
Level 6
Docile Nature
Tackle, Tail Whip

Winston (Lillipup)
Level 4
Sassy Nature
Tackle, Growl

Author's Note

Hey, everypony! I hope you enjoyed the second chapter of Scootaloo's Nuzlocke Adventure! A big shout out to Mister Pheonix, who's OC Lucky Dice was featured in this chapter along with his bird, Robin! If I kind of stuffed up the character, sorry. They are a really nice pair. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please leave criticism and comments, I love to hear from you all. If you have an OC that you want featured in the Adventure, whether as a Contest Pony, a Pokemon Ranger, a member of Team Changling, or a Trainer, please message me!

Thank you for reading!