GC027

==Synopsis==
Justin and Rachel arrive on the beach of Slateport City. 
==Summary==
Justin and Rachel are not far from the beaches of Slateport City. They can see it over the edge of Mr. Birney's ship. When they arrive, Justin and Rachel kiss the ground, thrilled they are off the ship after three days since Dewford Town.
They soon receive treatment for their Pokemon at a healing tent for Pokemon. Along the way, they notice several trainers battling. The Nurse Joy attending informs them that the area is a hotspot trainers to battle and encourages them to join. She also points them to the nearby shack, whose employers also enjoy battles with customers.
Justin is eager to battle, and he encourages Rachel to do the same. Justin reminds Rachel that if Mudkip clears the appeal stage he will need to battle. Rachel agrees to the idea to get Mudkip in top battling form. Mr. Birney decides to join in on the battles too.
Rachel battles kid trainers Ricky and Lola, and Mudkip proves strong enough to defeat their Zigzagoon and Azurill, respectively.
Justin engages in a double battle against a couple on the beach, Mel and Paul. Justin commands Eevee and Torchic against their Dustox and Beautifly. Justin then battles a sailor, Edmund and defeats his Tentacool with Ralts. Mr. Birney has Peeko battle another sailor Huey in a battle of Wingull, which Mr. Birney wins.
After resting, Justin and his friends move to the shack to eat and drink lemoonade. Once they are their Pokemon are recharged, Rachel enchaged in a battle with a rough-looking chef, Blair, and commands Mudkip against his Poocheyna. Poochyena surprisingly knows Thunder Fang, and it defeats Mudkip.
Justin battles Dwyane, who has a Surskit and a Linoone. Justin sends Ralts into battle, and he defeats Surskit. This victory triggers Ralts' evolution into Kirlia. Adjusting to his new form takes a while, so he is defeated by Linoone, but Eevee follows up and wins the battle for Justin. Mr. Birney continues to battle and defeats a young girl's Sableye with Peeko.
After a day of great battling, Justin and Rachel are curious about Mr. Birney's battling strength. The old man says he used to be a great trainer when he was sailor with his friends Capt. Stern and Drake. However, the man solemnly says that most Pokemon cannot live forever, which is when he decided to settle down with his Peeko and sail for fun and occasional adventure.
==Major Events==
*Rachel's Mudkip is revealed to know Tackle
*Justin's Ralts evolves into Kirlia
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (Grand Conquest). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Rachel
*Lola
*Ricky
*Trainers
*Mr. Birney
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Torchic (Justin's)
*Ralts (Justin's; evolves)
*Kirlia (Justin's; newly evolved)
*Mudkip (Rachel's)
*Wingull (Peeko; Mr. Birney)
*Zigzagoon (Ricky's)
*Azurill (Lola's)
*Sabeleye
*Mightyena
*Machop
*Corphish
*Marill
Category:Grand Conquest