Special unit Captain Roy Dickson observed the crime scene again as his men continued to sweep the area for any more clues to solve the case. For the Special unit this was beginning to look repetitive as this was the fifth crime in two months.

Even as focused as he was he could still heard when one of his men stood behind. "Done already?".

"Yes, the guys are picking things up, found at least 5 different fur colors and 8 different sets of hooves prints, plus a couple of feathers, we're talking about at least 8 PokePon employed for this jig, almost like the other four cases before, this has to be the shittiest week of my life".

"Hmm". Dickson responded still inspecting the view. From behind the sound of hooves called the attention of both men. " Hey Shining Armor, are the guys ready?". The white stallion nodded.

"Ok, will be there in a minute or so". Roy informed his trusted PokePon who turned tail and trotted back.

"So, who do you think is behind the robberies, Group Rocket? Team Missile?". The officer asked.

" Yes and no".

"What? " Asked the officer confused.

"I mean, it was done by the PokePon of both organizations but not the humans, or at least, not directly".

" Are you? Are you saying that the PokePon did so by themselves? That's crazy!".

"Well? First, in non of the attacks, this one included, were we able to found a single footprint, the same with human DNA other than that from the employees, plus the little that we got from the camera footage only shows PokePon with no humans controlling them". Roy Dickson pulled out his cellphone checked some data send from the headquarters.

"DNA results match PokePon posted as lost and missing, other match with the ones used by the Blackhooves in previous crimes".

"Could it be that the Blackhooves are using stolen PokePon for their crimes, if so we're gonna need some backup".

"You still don't get it, anyway I have to make an important call, let's go". The two member of the special unit left the place of crime, as they drove away Dickson took a last look at the big sign of the place they departed from, it read ' Noah's PokePon food storage, North District'.

NINE PINES FARM...

At the entrance of the farm an old man walked his property looking for anything that needed repairing, as he passed he noticed a red PokePon resting near his fence, he walked in its direction soon noticing more details like the big hole in the fence.

"Hey you! What are you doing there!". The old man screamed at the colt, for now as he got closer he could distinguish it, red fur with strawberry blonde mane and sleepy green eyes. When he was near him he noticed far more, like two slumped figures in the ground, humans dressed in black with tools, clearly they cut the fence open and tried to sneak inside and steal from him and somehow this red colt managed to stop them and knock them unconscious.

"You... you did that?".

" Eeyup". The little colt said, slowly he moved close to one of the men and simply delivered another slight kick but it had enough force to turn the downed man face up revealing a black mask in the man's face ending any doubt about the two men's intensions. Apparently having accomplished his purpose the colt walked slowly away from the man and his farm.

"Hey! Wait!". The red colt turned his head around, the man approached him. "Uh? Thanks! For what you did, don't know what would have happened if you weren't around in that moment so... As thanks why don't you stay?".

The colt looked interested for a bit but then continued with his mind set. " Nnnope ".

"Ah! I see, you must have an owner, well too bad, but at least let me give you something for the trouble, wait here, it will take a minute". The man jumped over the bodies and went inside his farm.

The colt sat down waiting while enjoying the nice breeze. His mind in peace untill it was invaded by a second mind.

' Why are thee waiting for that human to return, even more why did you help him? Humans are our enslavers! Help, is a privilege they do not deserve! '.

"Eeyup". The little colt said out loud with a questioning tone.

' Maybe one or two humans may still have good in them but they'll always look to gain something out of us! We can't trust them! We must be set FREE! '.

"Eeyup, uh, nope". The colt responded.

' Tsk, very well! Be grateful that We allow thee to interact with that pest, but you must be in your way soon, my sister is in motion and looking for allies to keep me sealed, We must stop her! '.

"Eeyup-yup".

' That's... irrelevant! Just do as We say. Remember, only We can help thee reunite with your sisters. Disobey... and thee shall never see them again, colt! '.

" (Sigh) Eeyup". The colt said tired of the conversation. Noise from the farmer returnig make him look up.

" Sorry, it took a bit longer, but here!" The human presented to him a Satchel bag. "With this you can carry food or other things you may need, it's a bit old but works just fine, not only that but I packed it with my pride and joy, my delicious carrots, you will love them, I put several inside the Satchel already for you to munch on it, again thanks for saving my farm from those bozos, I already called the police from the next town, they should be in their way".

"Eeyup-yup". The colt said accepting the gift from the farmer human who put the satchel around his shoulders.

"There! All set, ok my little friend go and I hope you get with your owner, good luck little buddy".

"Eeyup!". The colt responded back with a happy tone, with light steps he did his way in the direction of the only road passing a sign indicating that Yurtown was just a few hours away.

YURTOWN...

After another nasty episode with his Grandfather Billy woke up with not much enthusiasm to see him again so soon but unfortunately he was the one who could approve of his PokePon journey. After a quick breakfast and feeding Twilie he placed his PokePon egg in the container of his backpack and walked out towards the Lab.

As he walked he noticed another trainer coming out of her own house. Rosemary, the girl assigned with Dan last time, her backpack included her own PokePon egg and Jackie walked by her side.

He called to the girl who happily returned the greeting. " Hey there Wally! Goin my way?.

"Uh sure, is Billy by the way".

"Silly smadilly, names aren't that important, what's important is this! Jackie! Use the Staaaaare!". The little orange turned around rolled her eyes before looking right at Billy with a bored and resigned expression, it was just a staring contest and nothing more but Rosemary thought it was an actual move, still Billy decided to humor the girl and continued, Billy was good at it, he had played lot of times with his father's Shining Armor and with Muffins when he was younger so he could hold his blinks for a long time, it watching that expression from the green eyes PokePon was something else. He felt compelled to say something, to say the true, as ridiculous as it sounded Billy felt like confessing something, anything no matter what it was. Finally Billy couldn't hold longer and he exploded.

" One time in kindergarten I lost a bet and had to peek under the skirt of a girl, I did so and found out she had a patch on her underwear but couldn't quiet make what it was, then the next few days the curiosity didn't let me sleep so for the rest of the week I tried to peek again to see what it was and it turned out to be nothing! Nothing at all! ".
Billy breathe hard after saying everything in one go.

Meanwhile Rosemary smiled. "See? Terrifying isn't? She got me to confess when I stole my Mom's Lipstick and tried to used and get a discount for candy like she does when she wants to get stuff cheaper". Billy saw the little PokePon again, her normal face saying she was annoyed by her trainer.

"Wow! Is super effective, but, does it work in other PokePon?". Both trainers looked at the lavender PokePon now and feeling their stares on her she got intimidated and hide behind her owner's leg. "Sorry Twilie, we can try later, better get moving or we'll be late".

"Alright! Let's get our sweet sweet medals!".

"That's by defeating Gym Leaders Cranberry". Rosemary froze when Billy called her that as he passed by her. She waited untill he was many steps ahead to ask her Applejack.

"Psst, Jackie! Is my name Cranberry? I thought I was Rosemary".

"Apples?". Asked the filly scratching her head.

"Yeah, its probably a lie, right? I mean what kind of mother could name a girl Rosemary?". Rosemary jumped behind Billy as Jackie just shook her head.

After 20 more minutes all six trainer were ready to start their adventure, each one came equipped with their backpacks and carrying their new eggs, accompanied by their trusty PokePon.

The six humans started talking amongst themselves untill the Professor did his entrance, drinking from a big mug his face looked nothing pleased, that give the kids the message that the class wouldn't be nice. " Ok you little Snooches, I have bad and horrible news, which one would you like to hear first?".

Harold and Dan raised their hands to chose but the professor ignored them. "Fine! Bad one it is, so, apparently something is going on in Thadcitie and is so big than we're not allowed to release you into the wilderness just yet". All the kids complained. " Settle down! Ok, due to this incident I'll have you doing some practices for a couple of days until the fire goes off or something, that starts today so welcome to 'How not to be a mediocre failure of a trainer with Professor Dickson! Class number whatever".

Harold raised his hand again. "Yes, Red rash".

"What's the horrible new then?".

" That I get to expend more time with you, isn't that just the worst? Anyway since by now you must know all the basics but probably forgot like I forget to take my medication I'll answer any questions you have, just try to not make them too dumb or you'll become Muffins training partner for a day". Billy tensed hearing that which was enough to scare the rest. " Ok then ,shoot".

Dan was the first. " Uh? How does elemental moves work Professor?".

"Ah! Not bad for starters, ok, listen well, in simple words Elemental moves is the way to bully your opponent into submission faster. As you know there's many elements and those are Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Ice, Sound, Electricity, Poison, Magic and Flora. Now then each element works different depending on the opposing PokePon you're using it, easy example are, wind does nothing against Pegasi, as well as Earth does not affect ponies, fire does little against dragons, well you get where I going right? If you want to demolish your opponent in a fight or capture a new PokePon you have to weaken it first and using the right element is the best way".

Rosemary raised her hand. " Which one do I use against Unicorns?".

"Good question, unicorns are a bit trickier, the have no elemental weakness but they are have a weaker physiology making them easier to take down by physical damage and before you ask, there's two types of damage, physical and energy, just like unicorns are more susceptible to physical damage, Yaks are weaker to energy damage, now keep in mind that those weaknesses will not appear until the PokePon reach maturity".

"Why is that?". Asked Jenet.

" Hmm there isn't a proper answer yet, or at least one that could explain this properly, for now is just the assumption of PokePon been too weak to bear such damage or something about those lines. In my opinion when a PokePon is born it do so with just a tiny amount of elemental residue which it absorbs from the egg, but when is exposed to the different elements around nature its body absorb even more of it, the final thing that define its main elements from there on is when the PokePon evolves maturing to absorbing even more elemental residue during the process".

Hearing this all kids nodded at their own understanding of the Professor's explanation.
"Now then seems you kids are not bugging me so much I'll reward you with some tips for proper PokePon research. While you are entitled to take your own paths and goals at the core of everything is to expand our knowledge of PokePon both as a wild and domesticated organisms. To this end some of you may have the Noble intension of turning in researchers rather than Trainers or performers, now, I'm not saying that there's no merit in those professions but if you chose them at least take the time to study the different PokePon that you come across and not just collecting them like some maniac trying desperately to fill up a personal zoo!".

Everyone was taken aback by the profound sentiment the Professor put into his speech, at the same time He was biting his tongue as if he were to continue he would have quoted something similar to what Celestia came to preach about PokePon abandoning humanity due to its mistreatment.

" Ahem, anyway, never treat PokePon like a thing, they have been our partners since science knows when and they can be as close as family". Unknown to him his comment caused Billy to sink his nails in his desk out of shock, for his own grandfather treated PokePon better than he did his own flesh and blood.

"That should be enough study for now, let's go outside and see get some practices with your PokePon, I want to see how much you learned from your little trip to the nearby town". Everyone walked out of the Lab with their PokePon, when the Professor met them he was carrying a small box with a hold on top.

"Alright, listen up, in this box there's 5 balls with a number that goes from 2 to 6. We're gonna have ourselves some good old fashioned elimination tournament, number 1 and number 2 will start and the winner will face number 3 and so on until only one remains, as you can imagine luck play a bit of a slap here as if your PokePon can't keep moving and you can't keep planning then is good bye for you".

"Hey wait a minute! If there's only 5 balls aren't we missing one then?". Asked Dan.

" Indeed Mr Biggs, number 1 is not in the box since Blue here will be number one, period". Billy saw this and recognized it as another of his grandfather intents at humiliate him. But Billy had enough for one day of him, today he would show him.

"Ok Twilie, we can do this, even if things are stacked against us I know we can do this! I know you can! This is my plan". As Billy busted his PokePon's confidence and his own and planned for her moves the rest took each one ball from the box once all of them got theirs at the old man's order they revealed it for the rest to see.

"Ok, all number are on, so this is it, first Blue vs Wilkins, winner will face Ark in the second round, third round will be vs Martinez, Forth against Green and final round vs Biggs, if you don't like your number then suck it and cry, now I'm not a total bastard, the winner of this little tournament will get not only good experience but this!". The professor pulled out a disc out of his lab coat. "This is one of the must useful and by default powerful moves know to PokePon kind, I'll give it to the winner of this little contest, what do you say?".

No answer was needed as all the young trainers were interested in the disc and what move was unscripted in it. As all trainer did their preparations they didn't realize that a red PokePon was watching the scene from the shadows.

' Are you able to listen to those humans from this far? We need to know if that's the man my sister is looking to enlist to her aid '.

"Eeyup". Said the little red colt, he scanned the area carefully to make sure he was undetected but still within earshot. His eyes were however diverted from time to time to the orange pony trying to catch any possible sign that could indicate if she was who he hoped.

' If you are thinking that you found one of your sisters then you are mistaken, they are not here, not even close, better focus in your mission my little colt or you may lose your only chance to reunite with them '.

With his hopes dashed the colt did as the voice in his mind ordered and listened carefully to the conversation as the humans gathered with their partners, for what the colt could perceive they where about to duel.

' Watch with thee own eyes how those detestable humans use our superior and Noble kind to commit acts of barbarism and to force them to fight among each other, truly, an evil transgression! '.

The colt did so but from the humans he heard words of encouragement to their PokePon, who in respond looked really excited and pumped up about to participate.

"Alright kids! This is it, you'll fight untill one PokePon gets KO or the trainer itself gives up, as special rule, you can only use one PokePon during the whole tournament, also if I see that something dangerous is going on or about too happen then I will call off the match and declare winner through observation, got that brats?! ".

"Yeah!". It was said in unison.

" Now! On to the first match!".

Emma took choose to start out with her Rarity, her other PokePon Flitter was also there but it was playing with Jenet's Cloudchaser.

"Is too bad that we got first, right?".

"Bad luck I guess". Billy said while looking at the Professor's direction.

"Hmm, that's... a way to see it, in any case, no hard feelings, right?".

"None, give it your best, both of you". Both unicorns walked forward until there was just a meter between them. Suspension only lasted until both trainer spoke. " Go! ".

" TWIIII!". Twilie cut a straight line toward Rarity screaming, which surprised her for a second or two, scared Rarity jumped out of the way, just as Twilie was told it would happen.

"Now! *Flashbang* ". The little white PokePon got blinded by the intense light coming from Twilie's horn. The damage was good as was the extra effect, Rarity's vision was hindered by white spots.

" Rarity! Watch out!". The warning only did the Rarity hesitant and Twilie used the chance to score a takedown, it was nothing impressive, barely counted as a tackle but still did the job that was dealing damage while taking none in exchange.

"Rarity! * Magic ball* use it!". Despite her trainer's command given firmly and clear the poor PokePon was having trouble following through with it, in contrast Billy give his previous to the start and not only that but told her to follow with her own ideas as the match progressed and it worked perfectly. Two magic balls were summoned but Rarity's failed landing harmlessly a few feet away from her purple opponent, but Twilie's met her mark and knocked Rarity over causing more chaos and pain.

By now half of Rarity HP was gone and she was stunned and dazzled, barely standing. Twilie on the other side was catching her breath, physical activity wasn't her forte apparently. " You're doing great Twilie! Keep it up!".

"Twi!". The lavender PokePon responded affirmatively.

" Come on Rarity, I know you can make a come back!". Despite the positivism the match ended as it started, with more maneuvers and dashing attacks. Rarity lost the match leaving barely a scratch on her opponent.

Emma's Rarity fainted.
Twilie received 100 exp.
Twilie is Lv 9 now.
Twilie Lv 9 Hp 34/41.

"And that's the match. Not bad for a couple of snot nosed brats, anyway, Rosemary Arm is next, you have three minutes to prepare". The three minutes were expend with more planning on Billy's side while Rosemary told Jackie to use moves from a karate movie she saw recently.

The second round started with Jackie acting cautious besides or her trainer words, the purple PokePon had proven to be crafty and not wanting to end up like the previous one she kept her distance. " Come on Jackie! Go! Go! Go! . Finally after been pushed by her owner yells Jackie sprung to action. She was faster that Twilie so Rarity for that matter, closing the distance, the Applejack prepared her tackle to start dealing damage but at the last second Twilie moved away tripping the runaway PokePon at the same time.

"Good job! Now go for it!".

"Twi Twi!". Twilie used her move *Flashbang* at very close proximity, dazzling poor Jackie apart from causing damage due to the intensity of the light, again, the plan went flawlessly, with her vision limited bad without a clear order from her trainer Jackie felt with after also only landing one attack.

Rosemary's Jackie fainted.
Twilie received 79 experience.

"Your PokePon is your partner, it is capable of independent thought just as much as you, in it's own it can achieve great things, but with a good and SMART human by it side it can achieve way way more, keep that in mind Miss Arm next time". The girl nodded while somberly holding the Cuve containing her beat up PokePon, eyes ready to cry.

Billy walked to her. " Sorry Rosemary, Twilie is sorry too, you did good but if you shut random things at your PokePon they won't know what to do".

The girl embraced the container unit a bit more tight. " Thanks, sorry, sorry Jackie, I'm kinds of a kluts, ha, I know right hard to believe, I'll try to be more serious next time, good luck with the rest of the fights".

"Thanks".

"You can take the Cuve inside and put in inside the healing machine, the one with the big red Cross, I'll be there in a minute". The old man turned to his grandson, you have 5 min to rest".

Billy nodded and when with Twilie to see how she was feeling. Twilie still had 3/4 of her Hp but the next three matches were the hardest, Harold was next and been his partner from the previous test he has seen the more of him, next was Jenet and Billy knew the girl was smart and more composed, her only weakness seemed to be her PokePon who had little grow. Finally there was Dan, of all the six original PokePon his Grandfather gave to the group, Dan's Rainbow Dash looked as the more suited for fighting.

Before long Professor Dickson was back and the third match was on. "Ok pal! We won't hold back!". The little pink bundle of energy was jumping ready as well.

"Ok Twilie, watch out for her special, remember what we planned aaaan go!".

Dan and Emma who was back after her Rarity was healed started cheering for the two trainers, Jenet simply observed and analyzed the fight knowing she was next in the list, she was sure Billy would be her opponent and while she would have the advantage in Hp, that would be useless if she didn't planned how to confront the purple menace and her owner.

Just as Billy predicted Pinkie Pie was one level above the previous PokePon, the pink blur had energy to spare in gallons, not to mention she didn't tell for her first move, but that was ok, the second was the real trap.

"Pinkie! *Tackle* ". The pink one did so and just graced the fur of the lavender one, still Twilie lost her balance and fell when her hooves got tangled, her body going limp after a bit in the ground.

" Twilie! Come on, get up!". Billy screamed in desperation.

"Alright Pinkie, now is your chance!". Pinkie jumped closer her downed opponent, every new jump adding more momentum to her high. Once her hooves left the ground for the last jump Billy clapped hard three times, the claps were the signal, in an instant Twilight Sparkle rolled out of the way while at the same time Pinkie got distracted by the noise causing her to bellyflop the ground, hard.

Everyone's hands, even those of the normally unsympathetic Professor when directly to their abdomen in a display of universal understanding of the pain that Pinkie was undergoing now, even Twilie seemed hesitant to continue as Pinkie rolled in the ground with her cascade size tears creating a puddle of mud under her.

"Eh, Gramps? Would be better if-".

" No need to tell me, I get it, due to... unforseen circumstances, Pinkie is unable to battle, Twilight Sparkle wins by default! Brat bring your PokePon inside, I'll see what I can do for her".

Billy assisted Harold into bringing Pinkie inside after her kicking almost knocked him up. "Thanks and good luck".

"Sorry about that, I didn't thought she would do that".

Harold laughed nervously as he scratched the back of his head. " She may have tried the move after see me doing it on my bed last night, I told her that it would be an awesome move, figures".

" Oh, hm ok, you should watch out what you do in front of her by now".

"Yeah, probably shouldn't had take her to the bath with me".

"What?".

"What? Uhm nothing". Harold said dismissing any more comments. Billy then returned to prepare for Jenet.

At the other side, the other trainer were talking to themselves. " So, a stare? Like scary stare?". Asked Emma to Rosemary who was showing Jackie's move.

" Check it out, Jackie? Show it to her". The orange PokePon did as she asked and repeated the process she did with Billy early on the day. First staring with locking eyes, then followed by raising a eyebrow with a deadpanned expression. " I... I was...Ugh! When I was in kindergarten there was this weird kid who tried many times to look under my skirt, I did my best to not let him but he was so persistent, finally I asked him what he wanted and he told me he was just curious as to what form did the patch in my underwear was, I don't know why but I told him that it was nothing, but in true it was a teddy bear print, I felt awful for lie to him, about my underwear, isn't crazy?"
Emma said all flustered.

"You know? That... sounds familiar somehow, maybe I saw the same thing in a movie once, anyway, nice trick uh". Rosemary said while her Applejack simply crossed her front hooves in annoyance once more.

"Quite... Interesting, is all I can say". Emma said hoping her weird friend would keep her little story to herself.

A bit far from where all the kids were, the red colt moved a bit closer to the lab, he followed the two humans until he saw them entering the building, he then got close to one of the windows of the lab and listened for any information.

' Aye, let's hear if the older human knows where my sister is '.

"Alright that should do it. Let her rest her for a bit, go and tell the others I'll be back in 5 minutes". The professor waited until he was sure the boy was out of earshot when he started laughing. Muffins who was sleeping wake up startled by her master's sudden outburst. "Do? ".

"You should have seen it Muffins! He did it so well! I know is nothing compared with real PokePon matches but still, bwaaaah! He's just like me when I was a bit older, I have no doubt that he'll be better than me".

" Do do doooo". The pegasus PokePon asked.

" Of course I won't tell him that, he's just getting started, if I praise him now he could get soft and now is not the moment! He will be the best in time but only if he get the mentality printed on ".

"Do do? ". Asked Muffins again timidly this time.

"Don't even joke about that, if that big white ass traitor of Celestia get within a meter of him even I'll fight her! Wouldn't be the first time anyway, we'll keep an eye on her just in case, I'm working on a way to track her movements even if she use teleportation, until then we must just trust that the beating you give her and my warning is enough to keep her away from Billy, can I count you in on that?".

"DO!" The gray pegasus responded at once.

"Good girl, now let's go back before they get anxty , just give me a second, got to reach to my inner bitch, hmmm, that's it, yeah! Feel angry again".

"Do doo?". Asked Muffins.

"Oh, not much, to get this angry I just remembered the time that you are all the muffins of one week in less that 20 hrs and puked all around the Lab, took me weeks to clean everything up!".

"Do". Muffins said apologetic.

As both the professor and his partner left outside of the window the red colt waited until the voice spoke again. ' So this is the human my sister is interested in, hm, and apparently he may know how to find her's.

"Eeyup".

' Aye, his Billy seems to have caught Celestia's eye as well, this is perfect, we can use this to our advantage! Follow them my little colt, a perfect plan has just entered my mind '.

Back outside Jenet and Billy were ready, Twilie still had 29 Hp from her original 41, while Jenet was using her Cloudchaser to counter her. Apart from Harold and Pinkie, the rest of the gang was all present for the semifinal match.

" I think I have a good chance to defeat you, I will not hold back". Said Jenet.

"Wasn't expecting you to do it, besides, Twilie still have more trick on her little hooves, right Twilie?".

"Twi!".

" Ready? Let's get it on!". The pegasus flew right away, while Twilie just stood in place, her body ready to spring in action at any moment. Above her Cloudchaser started circling her like a bird of pray, she looked for an opening, been born a wild PokePon give her a different outlook in the hunt, one that may give her the edge over her opponent.

After one more circle she stopped, she hovered just at the left of Twilie, waiting for the unicorn to turn to her. " Now!". Jenet yelled, like an arrow falling after reaching her arc Cloudchaser swooped down, muzzle first, Twilie saw her coming and got ready, her trainer had warned her about it and how to respond, at just seconds to reach her target, the pegasus moved her body just slightly to allow the sun to impede Twilie's vision for a second, enough for Cloudchaser to land a tackle in the unicorn, with her momentum, the maneuver delt extra damage.

The two PokePon rolled and got tangled in a ball of hooves and wings, Billy was stunned while Jenet was already giving the next commands, when they finally broke apart Cloudchaser took flight again planning to use her air advantage once more.

Twilie limped as she got up and Billy knew he had to take back the initiative or risk her taking more damage, looking around for anything that would help, Billy spotted the still wet puddle that Pinkie created before and an idea was born. " Twilie, go right near the puddle! Quickly!". Twilie took only a second to start her trotting in the direction told to her. Cloudchaser followed trying to catch from above ready to dive once more and score another tackle, meanwhile Jenet looked at the direction the lavender PokePon was moving and knew that the boy came out with a plan but didn't know exactly what, just that it had to be stopped before been executed.

"Do not let her reach the puddle!". Jenet yelled at top of her lungs, something rare for her quiet personally, the flying PokePon put out more force in her wings and started her descent when she was on range, in no time she would be over her opponent.

It was then than Billy triggered his plan. " Twilie! 180 with *Magic ball* !". Like a well programmed machine the little unicorn turned her body using the slippery surface to ease her spin, when she was facing her opponent she let her magic ball loose which effectively hit her target. " Down! ". Billy yelled but Twilie was doing it even before he shouted.

The lavender unicorn pressed her little body to the muddy ground just as Cloudchaser passed over her like a shot down plane crashing hard down in the puddle. "Twilie follow up with another *Magic ball* ".

" Cloudchaser! Get up and use tackle! ". Jenet yelled too her next command but the pegasus got a nasty case of mud mask that was really hard to remove with hooves. The unicorn didn't wasted time and shot at her before she could recover.

" Again! ". Billy yelled too. Twilie did it so and landed a second shot effectively stunning Cloudchaser sending her over the puddle once more where she got more mud in her body and wings.

"Spread your wings and flap as hard as you can! ". Cloudchaser moved her wings up and down in desperation sending salvos of mud all around, it also worked as a distraction as Twilie jumped away trying to avoid getting mud in her face too.

Rosemary got the worst of the barrage as her shorts and tank top got splattered with the earthly mix. "Ugh! Not again! Brenda? Could you spare me some clothes again?".

"Sure dear, first remember my name correctly if you don't mind". Responded Emma.

After so much struggle Cloudchaser finally got rid of the mud in her wings and tried to fly again. Before she could be high enough however Twilie hit her again with her magic move making her unsteady on the air, the pale blue PokePon lost altitude and before she could correct her a hell from her trainer broke her focus. " Watch out! ".

Twilie rushed at her and before she could escape jumped catching her opponent square in the chest taking her down once more. From the puddle the one got up while the other trashed madly trying to shake the mud. The one standing walked a couple of steps and placed her hoof over the other's back pinning her to the ground and the sign of a shinny horn indicated who was dominating who.

"That's enough, Cloudchaser is unable to battle anymore, Blue wins! ". Said The elder Dickson with his pride hidden behind a mask of annoyance. " Brats, get your PokePon a wash before the final match, I'll see if I can do something about the puddle ".

There was some congratulations from Emma and Harold while Dan prepared with his Dashie for the match, back in the Lab Billy found Jenet with her two PokePon, she was almost done washing Cloudchaser.

" I thought I had you there, it was close but not enough apparently".

" You did pretty good for your first trainer on trainer battle, that was the closest match we ever had so far Twilie and me passed a good hour and a half practicing command and quick orders, plus she's very smart on her own and you girls still got us good at the start".

" Thank you, although I'm still sour that I lost, I wish you good luck, and your friend".

"Thanks Jenet, we can have another match in the future if you want".

" I'll think about it, I'll see you outside". Before leaving Jenet did something unusual, she patted Billy in the back with both of her hands, at the same time Cloudchaser did the same with Twilie. The gesture almost caused Billy to jump while for some reason Cloudchaser and even Fluttershy broke in giggles.

" I wonder what was that about? ". With the same question the little unicorn also nodded, both failing to see than they had mud marks on their respective backs left by Jenet and Cloudchaser.

As everyone joined outside for the last round Billy prepared more strategies with Twilie. When they finally came out all eyes turned to them, Dan as ready and so was his Rainbow Dash, Dashie had a cocky smile that showed more confidence than her own trainer, nevertheless, she had 38 of HP while Twilie was just 21. The speed factor was also in their favor and Dashie was fresh while Twilie had close to one hour of intense battle.

"You know, I know this is just some training your Gramps came up with but somehow it really feels exciting! ".

"Yeah, it does, feeling nervous here but now, now let's see who win this ". Responded Billy to Dan.

" Ok, you two, ready for the he last one, now, begin! ". Said the professor chopping the air in front of both trainers to start the match.

Right away Dashie used her superior speed to tackle Twilie hitting her twice thanks to her special ability, however Twilie's own counter some of the damage. Keeping the pressure up Dashie rushed once more but Twilie used her *Magic ball" to keep her away, after a third shot Twilie looked tired and Dashie was

" Dash dash, Ash!". Dashie said pointing at Twilie who first looked confused before her face turned to that of shock, then finally to insulted, her reaction caused Dashie to laugh at her and Twilie tried to retaliated with more *Magic ball* attacks.

" Stop! Don't fall for it, she's using *Daring* against you to make you angry! ". The little unicorn shook her head to disrupt trance she was under giving chance that Dashie used to tackle her again, but after been tackled many times over the day Twilie learned a new trick, instead of resisting the force Twilie went with it, holding her attacker to her with her hooves to prevent her from gaining breathing space for another tackle.

As a plus Twilie end up in top with horn ready but Dashie interrupted her attack by blowing a raspberry on her face. Putting her hooves under her body Dashie pushed hard sending Twilie away. As fast as they could both PokePon got up to resume their battle, Dashie was first, quickly running toward Twilie to knock her again. Apparently this was a mistake as it was yelled by her trainer. " No Dashie! ". Too late as Twilie spun around unleashing her *Flashbang* catching the pegasus looking straight at the horn.

To make matter worse for the cyan PokePon, she stepped over the drying mud sliding first over it before tripping completely and covering herself almost entirely. " Hey! I thought you say you would clean the mud! ".

" I say 'if' brat, if ". Responded the Professor.

Dashie tried to escape jumping as much as she could but the mud was getting harder in her body while the one she was steeping in was getting stickier. Twilie shot two *Magic ball* , one found its mark, the other failed, but one was enough to stunt the pegasus.

With effort Twilie closed the distance and shot another attack, it connected, by this point Dashie couldn't no longer move due to the sticky surface she was on, denying her only mean to attack, meanwhile the little unicorn shot two more times, both successful.

Dashie was down now, unable to take more punishment, while little Twilie was at the brim of victory.

" This match is over ". The professor said with a square face and with a low tone only audible for those next to him. When he said it, it was assumed that he was talking about his Grandson winning but the old man didn't even wasn't surprised when it was Twilie who felt to the ground before she could finish her opponent. Billy rushed to her side with no interest in the result of the match.

" I'm sorry Twilie, I new this was hard on you but I didn't stopped you ".

" Twi... Twi ". Came the weak respond.

" You did pretty good my friend, better than good, I'll take you to get some rest, ok ".

" Twi ".

Without saying anything else Billy took Twilie inside the Lab while the rest continued with the event. " Well, can't say I didn't expected that, Mr Biggs and his PokePon wins! And as promised here's your reward ". The old son took the disc out of his pocket and offered it to the winner but he didn't took it. " What's wrong? You don't want to take it?".

"No, I mean yes! But... it feels kinda of unfair ".

" I don't see why? You were all given a chance at it and you won fair and square, the rest was just luck and your opponent's own mistake, he should have watched and considered the possibility of his PokePon getting tired, you just happened to be in the right place To the right moment and that is also part of the big adventure that is a PokePon journey, so stop whining and take your price, you'll need it if you are gonna face those two again, the same goes for the rest of you, this was just a minor thing but it speaks lots about how you deal with real challenges, do you go all out, guns blazing? Or do you mask your approach to things and size the opportunity when it shows itself?
Your every choice of what your gonna have for breakfast matters during the whole day, remember everything, if you want to be the best at what you're aiming, this little exercise is for more that just kicking each other egos, is to make you see, now then let's head back because I want a full essay in what you think about today's little class ".

Everyone was quiet as each trainer pounded in the words of the Professor, it would be a long journey for everyone, trainer and PokePon alike, but the first few steps would be the hardest.

Just finishing observing, the red colt moved to follow the group back to the Lab and wait for his chance to interact with the target as the voice called him. He wasn't very keen into become someone's pet but for his sister's he had to, if joining the kid was his way to reunite with them, then been trapped inside one of those human contractions was worth the price.

END OF CHAPTER 5.

Author's Note

Tough week, We got a bit of Imelda in the whole Houston area, spend the last 2 days getting water out of the house and cars, almost lost one of mine. Total score was around 200/230 lost cars, close to 2,000 people who lost their home and 4 dead. Just terrible and I know there are places who got it worse than this.

Anyway, thanks for reading, sorry for the mess and hope you like it, until the next one.

NEXT CHAPTERS:

1) Fruits of love chapter 30.
2) Fruits of love chapter 31.
3) Fruits of love chapter 32.
4) My little pony Isekai: The Knight.