A Growing Team

Marshadow [Mr. Gengar, how are you here?]

Marshadow asked with excitement. He couldn't believe his luck. He didn't know what would have happened to him if his idol, Mr. Gengar, didn't show up.

Gengar [Gegege, I am here with my master. Why are you here, little one? And why were they after you?]

Gengar asked.

Marshadow [I don't know, they suddenly started chasing me around. I came here hoping to escape from them, but they followed me here as well.]

Marshadow answered.

Gengar [I see, so what are you going to do now?]

Gengar asked.

Marshadow [I don't know. I need to start running again; I guess. They are not going to give up so easily. They are very persistent.]

Marshadow answered.

Gengar looked at Marshadow and saw that Marshadow has grown quite a lot. Even though he hasn't leveled up significantly, his control over his own energy is tremendous and he was able to achieve this on his own.

After giving it some thought, Gengar decided to bring Marshadow along with him.

Gengar [You are in luck little one, my master is looking for a pokemon to take under and you should be the perfect candidate. You did want to learn from my master, right?]

Hearing Gengar, the little Marshadow got more excited, he has heard about his idol's master, and his idol become so strong because of his master that if he wants to be as strong as his idol, he also needs to learn under his idol's master.

Marshadow [Really? Will he take me in?]

Marshadow asked.

Gengar [Don't worry little one, you show very rare potential. My master will not let your potential go to waste.]

Gengar says and turns around.

Gengar [Now follow me, let's go back to my master.]

Gengar says and brings Marshadow back to the camp. Since everyone is sleeping, Gengar doesn't want to disturb anyone.

Gengar [Master is sleeping right now. You will meet him tomorrow morning.]

Gengar said and disappeared into the shadows and since Marshadow has nothing to do as well, it did the same and blended into the shadow as well.

Since the night is silent and quiet, most of Julian's pokemons, who were outside, didn't notice Gengar's and Marshadow's arrival, except for one. Infernape opened one of his eyes and looked at Gengar and Marshadow, disappearing into the shadow before closing his eyes again.

Infernape 'What is he up to now?'

Infernape thought and went back to training his mind and achieving an even higher level of control of his immense energy.

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The morning rays of the sun penetrated Julian's tent and lit up the insides, forcing Julian to open his eyes. He then yawned, walked out of the tent, and noticed Gengar was out in the open with a pokemon he had never seen before.

Julian carefully looks at the pokemon and is surprised.

Julian 'What is a Marshadow doing with Gengar?'

Julian questions and continues watching Marshadow. He is again surprised by how strong this Marshadow is compared to its level. This made him wonder if this Marshadow belongs to some trainer.

Gengar notices Julian's presence and turns around to look at him and then approaches him while Marshadow follows close by.

Julian "What is it Gengar?"

Julian asks.

Gengar "Ge geng ge ge gen ga gar"

Gengar says while pointing at the Marshadow.

Julian "You brought this one here for me to catch?"

Julian asks with surprise, and Gengar nods his head.

Julian can't believe that even his pokemons are now bringing him pokemons to catch.

Julian "Well, this little one is very strong. How did he manage to come this far?"

Julian questioned out loud, which made Gengar explain the whole story about him and Marshadow. How they met in a shadow world once and how Marshadow became determined to become like Gengar and increase his strength. Trying to become the most powerful Marshadow.

When he heard this, Julian was surprised again. He couldn't believe that Marshadow was able to refine his aura and energy on his own and grow stronger.

This, of course, hindered his growth, but he is a legendary pokemon. He will live for thousands of years. One thing he has is time.

Julian then crouched down and brought his face close to Marshadow. Marshadow looked at him with curious eyes as well.

Julian "What do you say, little one? Do you want to train under me?"

Julian asked.

There is no way he is going to miss this chance. First Marshadow is a legendary pokemon. Second, his potential is something Julian has never seen before.

Hearing Julian's question, Marshadow looked at Gengar and back at Julian before nodding his head.

Julian "Good"

Julian said and took out a Pokeball and pressed it on Marshadow's forehead. The Pokeball opened and engulfed Marshadow. The Pokeball then blinked twice before chiming, indicating a successful catch.

Now Julian has a new pokemon in his team, and that is thanks to Gengar.

Julian "By the way, how did you find Marshadow here?"

Julian asked.

Gengar then suddenly remembered something and rubbed his head before opening the gate of his shadow realm and dragging out four people.

Julian looked at the four people and frowned.

Gengar seems to be filled with surprises today.

Julian "Cipher"

Julian whispered and approached the four horrified cipher members.