Are Pokémon attacking Green Canopy Town?
The four of them were startled and quickly got up to head out. Not far from the villa, a middle-aged man ran towards them anxiously.
Alex recognized him; this was Uncle Brock, a resident of Green Canopy Town, and he had a good relationship with Alex's family.
Grandpa John quickly stepped forward and asked, "What happened? Why did I hear you shouting about Pokémon attacking Green Canopy Town?"
Brock took two breaths and replied, "Yes, a group of Aggron somehow ran out of Karul Tunnel and are attacking everyone they see. Mr. Nelson and Officer Jenny can't stop these Pokémon at all. Uncle John, could I trouble you to help?"
Grandpa John's expression darkened. Why would a group of Aggron suddenly attack Green Canopy Town? But now was not the time to think about that. Grandpa John made a snap decision.
"Gardevoir, go bring Salamence and Garchomp over."
"Gardevoir~"
Gardevoir was as efficient as ever. In less than a minute, Salamence, Garchomp, and Alex's Drakloak were brought over.
Grandpa John was about to step forward when his grandson stopped him.
"Grandpa, I'll take them. You rest."
Grandpa John was stunned, then smiled with relief at his grandson's determined eyes.
"Be quick!"
"Alright." Alex finished speaking, then approached Salamence and said, "I'll have to trouble you again."
Salamence didn't speak, only lowered its body, signaling him to get on. Alex smiled and jumped onto Salamence's broad back.
"Wait, I'll go too," Steven said at this moment.
Alex was stunned, then nodded in agreement, "Hurry and get on."
Saying that, he extended his hand to Steven. Steven looked at the hand before him, and a different kind of emotion suddenly welled up inside him.
"Okay."
....
In Green Canopy Town, near Karul Tunnel, seven Aggron and more than twenty Lairon were wreaking havoc. Green Canopy Town's Mayor, Mr. Nelson, and three Officer Jenny were battling the opponents with their Pokémon.
"Arcanine, use Sunny Day."
One of the clever Officer Jenny immediately ordered her Arcanine to use Sunny Day. The surrounding area instantly became scorching hot.
"Flamethrower!"
"Arrooo!"
Mr. Nelson laughed loudly, "Blaziken, Breloom, and Sawk, we can't lose to these youngsters! Let's go, all of us!"
"Oh, ha~"
"Eno~"
"Sha~"
"Fire Blast, Mach Punch, High Jump Kick!"
A violent explosion sounded, and seven or eight Lairon were knocked down by the combined efforts of Mr. Nelson and Officer Jenny. However, this completely enraged the Aggron group. The Aggron behind them instantly condensed Steel-type energy in their mouths.
"Oh no, it's Flash Cannon! Quickly use Protect."
Mr. Nelson shouted in horror. Officer Jenny and the trainers who had come to help voluntarily reacted, quickly telling their Pokémon to use Protect. Several blue-white beams of light were shot out by the Aggron, and the powerful shockwaves turned everything in their path into dust.
"Boom—"
With a huge roar, only Blaziken was barely able to stand on Green Canopy Town's side. The other Pokémon had all fallen to the ground, clearly having lost their combat ability.
Mr. Nelson gave a wry smile, "How can this Aggron group be so strong?"
Unfortunately, the Aggron wouldn't give him time to lament, and they once again condensed Steel-type energy in their mouths.
"Run!!!"
Mr. Nelson shouted, recalled his three Pokémon, and prepared to flee. The surrounding trainers also scattered in terror.
Just then, a voice appeared in the sky.
"Salamence, Garchomp, Flamethrower."
"Metagross, let's use Flash Cannon too."
Two scorching flames and light cannons burst forth, instantly overpowering the Aggron's Flash Cannon.
"Boom—"
This explosion was much louder than the previous one. Six Aggron were directly heavily damaged by this attack, lying unconscious in a crater about five meters deep and more than ten meters wide.
Alex quickly said to Steven, "Have Metagross clear out the surrounding Lairon. We can't let them cause any more damage."
"No problem!" Steven agreed directly.
"Hey~ Oh~"
At this moment, a three-meter-tall steel beast roared, looking at its fallen companions, and was about to launch another attack.
Alex frowned, "Garchomp, Brick Break, let's make it calm down first."
Garchomp snorted lightly, "Since you're so sensible, I'll give you a bit of face, kid."
Garchomp flew directly towards the Aggron, condensing Fighting-type energy on its claws, and heavily smashed it onto the Aggron's body. The Aggron was directly sent flying dozens of meters by this terrifying blow, but it actually managed to brace itself and stand up.
This surprised Alex a little. This Aggron was only just entering the Elite Four Class. After taking a Brick Break from a peak Elite Four Class Garchomp, it could still stand up.
Could it be that your four-times weakness to Fighting is fake, kid?
"Again!"
Garchomp didn't indulge its bad habits either. It brought Brick Break down hard on the Aggron from above. Its entire body was embedded in the ground by this terrifying force, and the entire surrounding earth shattered. And this time, it couldn't get up.
On the other side, Steven's Metagross was also knocking out Lairon with one punch per opponent, and had already finished its work.
...
After Salamence landed, Alex and Steven dismounted from its back and sighed slightly, looking at the mess around them. At this moment, Mr. Nelson walked over and said gratefully, "So it was Alex and Mr. Steven. We really owe you this time. If it weren't for your help, who knows how many people would have been injured this time."
Alex waved his hand, "Mr. Nelson, please don't say that. I'm also a part of Green Canopy Town. When our home is being destroyed, how can we stand by and do nothing?"
Steven also said, "As a qualified trainer, no one would stand idly by when something like this happens."
Alex glanced at the group of Aggron and was a little puzzled.
"Mr. Nelson, why would the Aggron group suddenly attack Green Canopy Town? They aren't violent Pokémon."
Steven was equally confused. He himself had an Aggron and knew that what Alex said was true. This kind of Pokémon group isn't violent, and they wouldn't attack humans so extensively without a special reason.
Mr. Nelson snorted coldly, "It's all because of those damned Pokémon Hunters. They stole the Aggron leader's child and a large number of Aron. How could they not be angry? We're suffering from an undeserved disaster."
Alex and Steven suddenly understood. So that's how it was, then it wasn't strange.
"However, what should we do with these Aggron?"
Looking at the large group of Lairon and Aggron around them, the three fell silent.