Krookodile burrowed underground again! After I had gotten Ice Beam, I had taught it to Amaura while I had nothing to do on the ship, so Amaura could already use it now!
"Use Ice Beam to freeze the floor!" This time, Krookodile took longer to break through the ice and even slipped on it! "Good, use Ice Beam!" Ice Beam hit Krookodile squarely, knocking him down for good! The lackeys hurriedly carried him off and fled.
Just then, Amaura's body glowed red. It looked like Amaura had learned a new move, so I asked for a demonstration. Small chunks of ice immediately fell from the sky. That had to be Hail! It was a move that could change the weather.
We encountered a few more Pokémon Trainers after that, and I rotated between Braixen, Trevenant, and Amaura until we reached Nimbasa City. I first took my Pokémon to the Pokémon Center to rest. Crossing the desert had tired me out a little, too. That evening, I picked up my Pokémon, walked to the park, and let Amaura out. "I think I should strengthen my bond with Amaura. After all, Amaura is also the Pokémon I understand the least."
We sat on a long park bench, with Amaura sitting on the grass. I gazed at the moon and asked, "Amaura, honestly, do you miss your mom and dad?"
Amaura nodded, looking close to tears. "Then do you like traveling with me?"
Amaura nodded again, then came over and rubbed a nose against my foot.
"Okay, then let's challenge the League together!" I... still couldn't bring myself to say that I would have to part with Amaura when I returned to my original time.
The next morning, I wanted to meet Nimbasa City's Gym Leader. Apparently, the Electric-type Gym Leader here was