Ash always wanted to test himself against the best. Meeting Cynthia and seeing her decimate Paul, piqued his interest. We all know that Pikachu is the only Pokémon that Ash keeps, when he goes to a different region, but what if he had two more. Lucario and a certain legendary. Ages
Cynthia 20
Brock 22
Ash 17
Dawn 15
Paul 16
Disclaimer – I don't own Pokémon. All I own are my original characters and plot twists.
'Talking'
"Thinking"
"Telepathy"
*expression*
Flashback
Chapter 1 – Those That Were Kept HiddenAsh was watching Cynthia, as she healed Paul's Pokémon. They had suffered a total beat down and couldn't even beat one of her Pokémon. Cynthia wore a black coat tied under her bust, loose black pants and a tight black top, with a V-neck, which started just under her bust. In addition to this, she wore unique black hair clips, with a yellow coloured band near the end of it. Her coat had fur around her wrists and neck. She had creamy skin, lavender eyes and blonde hair. Cynthia was one metre and sixty centimetres tall and was undeniably, a beautiful woman.
Ash put his cap back on. It featured a blue arch and dot, on a black section, which started from the back of his cap and came to the front. The visor and sides of the hat were red. He wore blue jeans, dark green fingerless gloves, with a lighter green section around his wrists. In addition to this, he wore a black shirt, which hada yellow V-like section across his abdomen, with white shoulders and a blue collar. He had dark black hair and dark brown eyes. Ash was slightly taller than Cynthia being one metre and seventy centimetres tall.
Ash walked outside the Pokémon centre and looked at the sky, thinking to himself.
"This is a great opportunity to test myself." Thought Ash, watching the white clouds slowly move across the sky.
"She is the champion of this league… if I can beat her, it would help bring me that much closer to my goal." Ash rationalised.
Ash nodded to himself, now convinced that he would challenge Cynthia.
-line break-Cynthia was sitting on a seat in the Pokémon Centre, thinking about her recent battle. She was rather disappointed with Paul, as he couldn't see the true worth of all his Pokémon.
"Too bad he couldn't be more like that boy Ash. He gets it and has a strong bond with his Pokémon." Thought Cynthia.
'Cynthia.' Said a voice.
Cynthia turned around to see who had spoken and ended up looking into Ash's eyes.
"Hmm, he's cute too." Thought Cynthia.
'Cynthia, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind having a three-on-three Pokémon battle with me tomorrow.' Said Ash.
Cynthia raised an eyebrow at this, as she knew that he saw her beat Paul with just Garchomp.
'Hmm, well, they did just discover the Lustrous Orb… but I guess I can spare a day, challenge accepted.' Replied Cynthia, with a smile.
'Thanks, but I just request that we go somewhere secluded and have this battle just between us, with no referee. I have no intention of cheating but there are... certain Pokémon that I don't want revealed to anyone.' Requested Ash.
Cynthia frowned, but nodded nonetheless.
'Trust me, all will be clear when you see that last members of my team.' Said Ash secretively, before walking away.
-line break-Ash, after walking away, proceeded to go into the woods. He took out two Poké-balls, one was an ultra-ball and the other was a master-ball.
'Come on out Lucario, Rayquaza.' Said Ash, as he threw both balls into the air.
Out of the ultra-ball, emerged a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon, with fur that was predominantly blue and black. It possessed a short, round spike, on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It possessed cream-colored fur on its torso, and blue fur on its thighs, that appeared to resemble shorts. Lucario stood on its toes, rather than on its entire foot. It had four small black appendages on its head, which rose, when Lucario read or manipulated aura.
From the master-ball, emerged a large, mostly green, serpent-like creature, with red-tipped, rudder-like wings on its shoulders and down its body, with similarly-patterned fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow ring-like symbols ran across the length of Rayquaza's body and it had an additional yellow ring, on top of its head. Rayquaza had two limbs with three-clawed carpals, and two, long, flat, horn-like structures on its head, with two smaller horns below them. Rayquaza had a prominent gum line, with only two discernible fangs on the tip of its upper snout; the other teeth seem to be covered completely by gum tissue. It had small, yellow eyes, with black pupils.
"Well guys, we've got a battle tomorrow. We're going to be facing off against the champion of this region. Do you think you're up for it?" Asked Ash telepathically, to Lucario and Rayquaza. "Of course Master Ash." Replied Lucario. "You insult me, I'm always ready for a battle." Scoffed Rayquaza.
"Calm down Rayquaza." Said Pikachu, from atop Ash's shoulder. "Thanks Pikachu. Now, I just wanted to make sure you guys are ready, as the champion is really strong." Said Ash. "Have no fear Master Ash, we shall win." Said Lucario. "Now that's what I want to hear." Said Ash, while nodding.
Ash then pulled out his ultra and master-balls again and sucked Lucario and Rayquaza back in, respectively.
'Well, shall we Pikachu?' Asked Ash.
'Pika pi.' Replied Pikachu, while nodding.
-line break-Ash had slept comfortably and was fully prepared for his battle with Cynthia. He grabbed the ultra and master-ball, containing Lucario and Rayquaza.
'Well Pikachu ready to go?' Asked Ash, having showered and dressed.
Pikachu nodded, instead of responding verbally and quickly climbed up onto Ash's shoulder.
Ash walked outside the Pokémon Centre and stood off to the right, waiting for Cynthia. Cynthia came down after a short while and Ash proceeded to walk back into the woods that he entered yesterday, with Cynthia following. Ash stopped walking, when he arrived at a clearing in the woods.
'So Cynthia, as agreed, a three-on-three Pokémon battle, which continues until either trainer no longer has any Pokémon left to battle, substitutions are allowed.' Stated Ash.
Cynthia just nodded to show she agreed with the terms.
'Very well. You may select your Pokémon first.' Said Ash.
'Glaceon.' Said Cynthia, as she threw out a Pokéball.
A Glaceon emerged. Its fur was a light-blue colour, with diamond-shaped patterns on its back, tail and ears in a darker shade of blue. Glaceon also had diamond-like shapes on its forehead.
"Are you ready Pikachu?" Asked Ash telepathically. "Yep, I'm ready." Said Pikachu telepathically, as he came down from Ash's shoulder and stood ready to battle.
'Pikachu huh, so using your starter I see.' Commented Cynthia.
Ash merely nodded. A wind blew through the area, with a leaf hovering over the centre of the field. Both watched the leaf until it hit the ground and as if an unspoken rule, this marked the beginning of the battle.
'Glaceon, Shadow Ball.' Ordered Cynthia.
'Pikachu, Electro Ball.' Countered Ash.
Both Pokémon formed an energy ball, purple for Glaceon and yellow for Pikachu. Both attacks collided and caused a small explosion, throwing up dust.
'Pikachu, Quick Attack.' Said Ash quickly.
'Pika pika.' Said Pikachu, before quickly running forward, dashing from left to right. Pikachu tore through the dust cloud and surprised Glaceon, who was sent back by the attack.
'Glaceon, Ice Beam.' Said Cynthia.
Glaceon formed a bright blue ball near its mouth, which was laced with ice, before it unleashed a beam straight at Pikachu. Pikachu was hit by the beam and sent back near Ash.
"Are you okay Pikachu?" Asked Ash telepathically, in worry. "Yeah, that attack just caught me off guard." Replied Pikachu. "Okay, use Thunderbolt and when Glaceon dodges, follow it up with Iron Tail." Ordered Ash.
Pikachu nodded and charged up a Thunderbolt.
'PikaCHUUUU.' Shouted Pikachu.
Cynthia raised an eyebrow, as she never saw Ash make a command.
'Glaceon, Barrier.' Said Cynthia.
Glaceon formed a green mirror-like barrier, which protected it from the Thunderbolt.
Pikachu then charged and followed up with an Iron Tail.
Glaceon was sent back and struggled to remain standing, after the hardened tail slammed into it.
'Now, Pikachu, use Volt Tackle.' Said Ash.
'Pika pika pika pika.' Said Pikachu rapidly, as he was enveloped in a mass of golden lightning and charged at Glaceon.
Glaceon had no time to raise a defence and was sent back, knocked out.
'Good work, Glaceon.' Said Cynthia, as she returned her Glaceon.
Ash looked at Pikachu and saw he looked exhausted.
'Pikachu, that's enough.' Said Ash.
Pikachu nodded and climbed back onto Ash's shoulder.
Cynthia meanwhile, was rather surprised at the great care Ash was taking with his Pokémon.
'You surprise me Ash.' Said Cynthia.
'Well, surprises are a good thing and you will find I am full off them.' Said Ash, with a grin.
Cynthia gave a small smile, but it went unnoticed by Ash.
'Hmm, let's see, Gastrodon, your turn.' Said Cynthia, as she threw a Pokéball.
Gastrodon was a moderate-sized, giant slug and was pink, along with had a brown shell. In addition to this, its head had three white circular dots.
Ash pulled out his ultra-ball.
"Ready Lucario?" Asked Ash. "Of course master." Replied Lucario.
'Gastrodon, Sludge Bomb.' Ordered Cynthia.
'Lucario, Dragon Pulse.' Said Ash.
The purple sludge collided with the silvery-white beam and both attacks cancelled each other out.
'Earthquake.' Both trainers ordered at the same time.
The ground started to shake and rocks were dislodged, as the two attacks collided. Both Pokémon were shaken up, but relatively unharmed.
"Lucario, use Psychic on the rocks and send them at Gastrodon, then attack with Aura Sphere." said Ash.Lucario followed the command quickly and Gastrodon was taken down.
Cynthia returned Gastrodon to its ball and brought out her last Pokémon, Garchomp.
Garchomp was dark blue, with a red underbelly that went from the middle of its abdomen, to its jaws, and then to the undersides of its arms. Underneath the red, was a gold diamond shape, as well a gold cross on its snout. Garchomp had appendages that resembled jets, planes and hammerhead sharks; its four fins, one on each arm, one dorsal fin and another on its tail, resembled a shark tailfin; horns that resembled jet engines, rested on its head, resembling a hammerhead. It had spikes on its hind limbs and arms, as well as sharp claws. Its eyes had black sclera and gold-coloured irises.
'Lucario, that's enough, you did well.' Said Ash.
"Thank you master." Said Lucario.'Well, Cynthia, you brought out your last, so I think it's time I bring out mine.' Said Ash, as he pulled out his master-ball.
"A master-ball. What on earth did he catch that would require a master-ball?" Thought Cynthia in shock.
'Come on out.' Said Ash, as he threw the ball.
A seven metre long, green reptile-like dragon emerged from the master-ball.
"No way! It can't be!" Thought Cynthia in awe, shock and a bit of fear.
'Rayquaza.' Said Ash.
Rayquaza roared, ready for battle.