Start of the Whirl Islands

The gang was still on the ferry heading towards the Whirl Islands. Ash was excited because going to the Whirl Islands was a new adventure. Misty was excited because she couldn't wait to catch new water type Pokemon in the Whirl Islands. Right now she was looking through the water type Pokemon book Ash gave her for her birthday.

"I can't wait to see all the water type Pokemon at the Whirl Islands." She said. "I wonder which one I'll capture first."

Suddenly Brock noticed something in the ocean; there were lots of whirlpools.

"I hope we'll be okay." Brock said, nervously.

Tomo felt scared and held onto Ash. The ferry managed to avoid the whirlpools while still sailing.

Then there was a jolt.

"I don't like this." Misty said, holding onto Togepi.

Tomo returned Growlithe to his Poke Ball just in case. The gang held onto the rails of the boat very tight, so they wouldn't fall overboard. However the boat tipped sideways. It turns out the boat was having a issue with one of the whirlpools.

The gang then fell overboard and into the sea.

"Is everybody okay?" Brock asked.

"Yes, but look." Misty said.

The ferry was moving away from where they were. There was even more bad news; the gang was getting swept up by the current of the whirlpool. Misty sent out Seaking and her two Poliwhirl and Ash sent out his Totodile. Even if Seaking, the Poliwhirl and Totodile were strong swimmers, the current was stronger. It looked like the gang would get sucked into the whirlpool at any second.

Then something unexpected happened; the current of the whirlpool changed direction and the gang was no longer in danger.

"What happened?" Brock asked.

Just then Ash heard a screech from under the ocean and then the gang saw a big shadow swimming under them.

"What was that?" Tomo asked.

"Lugia." Ash answered simply.

"Are you sure Ash?" Misty asked.

"I know that screech anywhere." Ash replied.

Brock then noticed something heading their way at high speed. The gang braced themselves in case it was something dangerous. The thing turned out to be a pink and white Pokemon with horns on it's head.

"It's a Corsola." Misty said.

Then the gang were grabbed by the tentacles of a Tentacruel, and the Tentacruel took them away from the whirlpools.

"I wonder where this Tentacruel is taking us." Ash said.

Misty was enjoying the ride because she loved Tentacruel.

The Corsola and Tentacruel brought the gang to a boat, and to the gang's surprise Prof. Elm was on the boat. Prof. Elm was surprised to see Ash, Tomo, Misty and Brock, because he hadn't seen them for a long time. Prof. Elm brought the gang into the cabin of the boat so that they could get warmed up and chat with him. Growlithe was outside of his Poke Ball now and was comforting Tomo. The gang told Prof. Elm about what has happened on their journey in the Johto Region so far; about all the Pokemon they had seen and captured and the amount of badges Ash had.

"Wow, it seems that you kids have had lots of adventures here in Johto." Prof. Elm said.

Misty was admiring Prof. Elm's Corsola and decided that she would definitely catch one for herself.

Ash looked Corsola up on the Pokedex.

"Corsola, the Coral Pokemon. It continuously sheds and grows. The tip of it's head is prized as a treasure for it's beauty."

Just then a man appeared in the cabin. He was Captain Marius, the captain of the boat.

"I'm glad to know that you kids are okay." He told the gang.

After the gang recovered from their experience, Captain Marius drove the boat to an island.

"Where are we now Prof. Elm?" Brock asked.

"This is Blue Point Isle, one of the four islands of the Whirl Islands." Prof. Elm said. "It got it's name because a big, blue pointed rock is there and it is said to guide boats into ports safely after a long journey."

Captain Marius docked the ship and explained that they were now in Inland City, the largest city on Blue Point Isle. The gang noticed that there were a lot of flags and other decorations put up and asked Prof. Elm why. Prof. Elm explained that the Whirl Cup was going to be held in a month's time. He added that the Whirl Cup is a water type Pokemon competition held once every three years on the Whirl Islands. Misty became excited after hearing that and decided to enter. Ash decided to enter too because he thought this would be a great experience for his Totodile.

Prof. Elm and the gang headed over to the Pokemon Center, and there Ash and Misty registered for the Whirl Cup. Nurse Joy handed the gang a guidebook which explained the rules and regulations of the Whirl Cup. Prof. Elm informed them about the Whirl Islands and showed the gang a map of it. Apparently the Whirl Islands were split into four different islands; Blue Point Isle, where they were now, Yellow Rock Isle, Red Rock Isle and Silver Rock Isle and there were small ones scattered around between these four.

"This reminds me of the Orange Islands." Ash smiled.

"Where is the Whirl Cup being held?" Misty asked.

"On Red Rock Isle." Prof. Elm said.

Misty couldn't wait to go there and compete in the Whirl Cup. Prof. Elm then explained that the winner of the Whirl Cup gains the title of Water Pokemon Alpha Omega. Ash and Misty liked the sound of that. Misty thought that if she gained the title, it would make her sisters very jealous.

Later on the gang told Prof. Elm and Captain Marius about the shadow of Lugia that they saw in the ocean.

"Are you kids sure about the shadow being a Lugia's?" Prof. Elm asked, finding it hard to believe.

"Yes Prof. Elm I recognize a Lugia's shadow pretty well because of my Lugia." Ash said.

Captain Marius looked thoughtful.

"I have heard many stories about a mysterious Pokemon lurking around the Whirl Islands." He said. "But no one knows what the Pokemon is."

"If that Pokemon you saw was a Lugia, it would be the biggest discovery of a lifetime." Prof. Elm said. "The truth is, the sea is home to many Pokemon and there's no telling what you'll find there."

"After hearing that." Ash said. "I reckon this adventure in the Whirl Islands is going to be a blast."

Tomo, Misty and Brock agreed with Ash.

Trouble was brewing elsewhere; Jessie, James and Meowth had also arrived at the Whirl Islands and were examining the water type Pokemon in the pool at the Pokemon Center.

"Good thing we decided to come to the Whirl Islands." Jessie said. "With all the water type Pokemon around we can catch a lot of Pokemon for the boss."

"Yeah so let's go fishing now." Meowth said.

Meowth pressed a button on the balloon and then a big net came out of the balloon and caught all the water type Pokemon that were in the net. There were a few Staryu, Magikarp, Goldeen, Golduck, Seel and Dewgong in the net. Nurse Joy saw everything and was upset. Prof. Elm, Captain Marius and the gang witnessed this and went after Team Rocket in the boat.

Meanwhile Team Rocket was flying over the ocean with the Pokemon in the net.

"We should go to the other islands to gather more Pokemon." James suggested.

"Great idea James." Jessie said.

Just then Prof. Elm and the gang showed up.

"Release those Pokemon right now Team Rocket!" Ash shouted.

Jessie released her Cloyster to battle the gang. Misty released her Staryu to battle Cloyster.

"Use Swift Staryu." Misty said.

Staryu fired stars at Cloyster which hit it.

"Now use Water Gun." Cloyster dodged the Water Gun.

"Use Icicle Spear Cloyster." Jessie said.

Cloyster fired multiple thin spear-shaped ice shards at Staryu. Staryu was hit by the ice spears.

"Oh no Staryu." Misty said. "Use Recover."

Staryu glowed a rainbow color and then it recovered from the hits it received from Cloyster.

"Great Staryu. Now use Thunderbolt." Staryu fired Thunderbolt from it's body and shocked Cloyster.

"Wow Misty." Ash said. "When did Staryu learn Thunderbolt?"

"Last Friday from Mareep." Misty smiled.

Prof. Elm stepped forward.

"I'll take over from here." He said.

His Corsola jumped into the sea and got ready to fight.

"Use Tackle Corsola." Corsola charged at Cloyster and tackled it really hard. Cloyster was knocked out of the ocean and flew up to Team Rocket's balloon.

"Now use Spike Cannon Corsola." Corsola glowed white and then fired lots of white spikes from it's horns. The spikes ripped the net apart and the water type Pokemon were set free, then it burst the balloon and sent Team Rocket blasting away. The water type Pokemon were grateful and Misty thought that Corsola was wonderful.

"I'm so going to catch a Corsola for myself." She said.

That night the gang stayed in the Pokemon Center. The gang told Prof. Oak that they were now in the Whirl Islands.

"I think you kids are going to love it in the Whirl Islands." Prof. Oak said.

Ash then told him about seeing the shadow of a Lugia in the ocean.

"Well that does seem fascinating." Prof. Oak said. "It seems there is a lot more mystery to the Whirl Islands."

Next Prof. Elm talked with Prof. Oak and they ended up talking a bit.

The next day, the gang got ready to head to their next destination. Captain Marius explained to the gang that to get to Yellow Rock Isle, they would have to get to Bluefinland. Brock looked at the guide of the Whirl Islands and discovered that Bluefinland was at the top of Blue Point Isle. The gang thanked Captain Marius for the advice and then they said goodbye to him and Prof. Elm, then left for Bluefinland.