Brock's Second Return Home

After saying goodbye to Ash and Tomo, Brock was near Pewter City. He was wondering how his family was doing, especially Forrest since he was going to be the gym leader from now on. Well he had a lot to find out once he saw his family again.

Once he reached his house he was welcomed home by the rest of his family, especially his brothers and sisters. Brock was happy to see that everyone was doing well and he was happy that his parents were okay this time and not in the hospital. During dinner Brock told his family about his journey through Kanto.

"What are you going to do next Brock?" Lola asked.

"Well I thought about going to Sinnoh where Ash and Tomo are heading next." Brock answered. "But at the moment Ash will be undergoing special training before heading to Sinnoh. So I won't leave until his training is complete."

Brock knew Ash was going to train his aura because he told the others that prior to them going their separate ways.

"You certainly like traveling with that Ash kid don't you Brock." Flint said.

"Whenever I'm on a journey with Ash, there's no telling what will happen." Brock laughed.

That was true. Going on journeys with Ash was always filled with mysteries.

After dinner Forrest wanted to show Brock his new Pokemon. His Pokemon looked like a Rhydon, but bigger with dark brown-grey skin, orange markings, a bigger horn on the nose and a smaller horn on the forehead. This was a Rhyperior, the evolved form of Rhydon.

"Wow, when did you get that Pokemon?" Brock asked his younger brother.

"A couple weeks after your last visit." Forrest answered. "And four days ago I used a Protector to evolve it from Rhydon."

"Well it's a great Pokemon." Brock said. "Has dad contacted the Pokemon Inspection Agency yet about you becoming the new leader of the gym?"

"Yes he has sent a notification. We're just waiting for a reply." Forrest said.

"That's great." Brock said. "Hey I have an idea. Why don't you have a Pokemon battle with me? I would like to see you and your Rhyperior in action."

"Can we really battle big brother?" Forrest asked.

"Yes." Brock answered.

Forrest was happy because he always wanted to have a battle with his big brother.

The two brothers went to their parents and told them what their plan was.

"I think that is a wonderful idea." Lola said.

"So do I. I would like to see my sons in action." Flint agreed.

The brothers were happy that their parents agreed.

The whole family went to the gym where Brock and Forrest could battle. Lola sat on the benches with the rest of her children, Brock and Forrest stood on the battlefield and Flint acted as the referee. It was a one on one battle. Brock sent out his Nosepass and Forrest sent out his Rhyperior. Brock started off by telling his Nosepass to use Tackle and Forrest told his Rhyperior to use Horn Attack. The two Pokemon charged at each other.

"Power Gem Nosepass." Brock said.

Nosepass fired a pale pink beam of energy at Rhyperior.

"Use Horn Drill Rhyperior." Forrest said.

Rhyperior tried to hit Nosepass with Horn Drill but it missed.

"Nosepass, Rock Smash." Brock ordered.

Nosepass punched Rhyperior really hard.

"Quick use Ice Beam Rhyperior." Forrest said.

Rhyperior fired a beam of ice from his mouth, trapping Nosepass in a block of ice. Brock was impressed.

"I see you taught your Pokemon some good moves Forrest." Brock said.

"Yep." Forrest said proudly.

Flint then declared the battle over; it was only a demonstration and not a real battle. Brock thawed out his Nosepass by having his Ninetales use Flamethrower.

"Well Forrest you did a great job battling with Rhyperior." Brock said.

"I agree." Flint smiled. "And I couldn't be more proud of you."

"You will make a great gym leader Forrest." Lola said.

The others agreed to.

"Hey Brock." Forrest said. "Can you help teach my Pokemon Rhyperior, Onix, Larvitar, Geodude and Bonsly new moves and other battle strategies?"

"Of course. We'll start training and teaching tomorrow." Brock smiled.

Forrest was happy to have a brother like him.

So Brock had something to do until Ash's aura training was done and that was helping Forrest learn and train to be a good gym leader.