GC049

==Synopsis==
Justin and Rachel battle for the Meteorite once again.
==Summary==
On Mt. Chimney, a man identified as Leader Maxie, exits the cable car of Mt. Chimney. His Magma Grunts have taken control of the mountain. Maxie orders his men and women to make sure the trainers at the base of the mountain remain occupied. Maxie walks to a machine and places the Meteorite inside to begin his plans.
Justin and Rachel are admittedly not in the best condition after escaping the Mirage Tower. They know about a rumored hot spring in Lavaridge Town and aim to spend a week relaxing in the town before going any further.
Before getting to the town, the two need to scale Mr. Chimney and come down Jagged Pass, which they find exhausting. Rachel says they can at least ride the cable car, but upon arrival it is blocked by members of none other than Team Magma.
Team Magma are battling several trainers, including a Grovyle, who belong to Connor. Justin helps by calling on Kirlia, who uses Hypnosis to put the evil grunts to sleep. After a brief reunion, Connor explains that Team Magma hijacked the cable car and the only way to get to Mt Chimney and therefore Lavaridge Town. Justin and Rachel explain their own dilemma with Team Magma. Connor says this time they will not be alone.
Justin, his friends, and a few other trainers board the Cable Car up the mountain where they all encounter Team Magma Grunts. The trainers face the grunts while Justin, Rachel, and Connor make their way toward Tabitha. Rachel stops to battle a pair of grunts and Connor takes on Tabitha with Grovyle and a Machop.
Justin encounters Team Magma's Leader, Maxie, who has been made aware of Justin due to Tabitha's report. Maxie says Tabitha was right not to end Justin because he is a child, but they do not give third chances. A battle ensues, and Justin calls on Combusken to face Maxie's own Mightyena. Combusken is forcibly recalled for Kirlia who is knocked out due to the relative disadvantage.
Justin returns Combusken to battle, and she defeats Mightyena but loses to Golbat. Plusle defeat Golbat but loses to Maxie's final Pokemon a Camerupt. Justin would be all out of Pokemon but Maxmie points out this is a battle with his life on the line, leading Eevee to intervene. Eevee battles valiantly and defeats Camerupt to Maxie's surprise.
The leader recalls his fallen Pokemon and calls off his men. Justin asks why Maxie is leaving without more of a struggle. Maxie explains the authorities are already on their way. In addition, the meteorite has failed and is useless for his plans. Maxie says he's not going to give Justin a warning. Justin can use his imagination to what would have happened had he not had Eevee to protect him.
Maxie calls back his men officially. Tabitha is particularly upset because he lost to Connor. Tabitha asks about the withdrawal himself. Maxie says that the children are strong, but they will not be able to ever compete against their true weapon once it awakens.
Team Magma clears the grounds. Justin claims the Meteorite and reunites with the trainers. The authorities of Pokemon Rangers arrive with Gabby and Ty on the scene for an interview as well. Justin and the trainers give their report on the matter but are told to avoid Team Magma further. Still their help on securing the mountain is appreciated.
Justin and Rachel have their Pokemon treated. They comment that they've got to avoid Team Magma in the future. However, they are not sure they can look away if they see injustice.
Connor also has his Pokemon treated and remarks on the scary event. Justin asks Connor what's next. Connor explains that he had already been to Lavaridge Town and he lost because his Pokemon could not fend against the leader's fiery attacks. He intends to travel to Meteor Falls to capture a Bagon, a Dragon Pokemon. Justin and Rachel wish him the best of luck, but for now everyone takes a break as their Pokemon continue treatment.
==Major Events==
*Justin and Rachel encounter Connor on Mt. Chimney
*Justin and his friends encounter Team Magma again, meeting their Leader, Maxie
*Connor's Treecko is revealed to have evolved into Grovyle, and Connor is revealed to have captured a Machop
*Connor defeats Magma Admin Tabitha and Justin defeats Maxie to secure the Meteorite
*Connor is revealed to have failed to earn the Heat Badge
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (Grand Conquest). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Rachel
*Connor
*Maxie
*Tabitha
*Team Magma Grunts
*Trainers
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Combusken (Justin's)
*Kirlia (Justin's)
*Plusle (Justin's)
*Mudkip (Rachel's)
*Minun (Rachel's)
*Jigglypuff (Rachel's)
*Grovyle (Connor's)
*Machop (Connor's)
*Camerupt (Maxie's)
*Golbat (Maxie's)
*Mightyena (x2; Tabitha's, Maxie's)
*Numel (Magma Grunts')
*Poochyena (Magma Grunts')
*Zubat (Magma Grunts')
*Magneton (Ty's)
*Loudred (Gabby's)
*Swablu
*Castform
*Xatu
*Kecleon
*Lombre
*Nuzleaf
*Masquerain
Category:Grand Conquest