Hello to you! This is my first fanfic, so everyone applaud with great gusto!
… (I wasn't expecting that :l) ok, so here goes nothing…
Wait! xl MASter of Mirage lx, however fancy his name is, does NOT own pokemon, for if he did, there would be a series about Ash and May's children and their adventures.
(Maybe I should cut down on the Author's Note. FYI, An, or author's notes abbreviation, is also my last name. Peace xp)
Ages of characters: Ash-22 May-20 Max-19 Dawn-19 Gary-22 Brock-24 Misty-23 Tracy-24 (these ages might differentiate from the anime- bah- it's still advanceshipping)
The Shadows of Love
Chapter 1
"And now, the winner of five different leagues, beating all our other coliseums with the apparent ease of a graceful Dratini, here's… Ash Ketchum from Pallet town!"
The man who had done such a feat walked down the long outside corridor to find his opponent in a coliseum with four towering rocks to make it look like a hand grabbing a pokeball. The auburn eyes met the opponent, who only simply said, "Let's see whatcha got, small-fry." Not exactly correct, as the 36 year old man had goggles on and was bent like a monkey, whereas Ash was almost a head taller him.
"Now let the final battle of Orre Coliseum begin!" cried out the MC.
Meanwhile, a certain group of elders where huddled around the TV.
"Go get'em, Ash!"
"I've seen you fight. Show that to him with 120!"
"pffh," went a younger, but equally as knowledgeable researcher. "Ash-y boy doesn't have the correct team. I heard this guy loves using ground types, and his Walrein is killer with his Earthquake- Protect combo. Look, ash's using his Pikachu! Pathetic."
Several people glared at him with enough intensity almost to become the real attack.
"Sorry!" Gary sweatdropped. "It's just…"
"Yes, we know!" Everyone shouted at the same time.
"Stop talking, would you! I'm trying to watch Ash battle!"
"Pikachu, Gallade, let's show 'em what we got!
"Aggron! Walrein! Let's send them crying home!"
"Pikachu! Iron tail, and follow up with thunderbolt on Walrein!"
"Counter with protect, and use a earthquake straight after Aggron uses protect!"
"Pikachu!"
"Good job, Walrein! Now, Aggron, use Earthquake and Walrein Protect!
"Oh, no you aren't! Gallade!" The Psychic-Fighting listened. "Use Magnet Rise on both Pikachu and yourself!"
Instantly, both where lifted off their feet, and the Earthquake totally useless.
"Now Pikachu! Use Surf!" The force of the water caused Walrein, a part ice and water, to stagger, and Aggron to faint.
The referee examined Aggron and finally concluded with a shout, "Aggron is unable to battle!"
"Return!" A red light winked out as the pokemon came back.
"Absolutely amazing! How could have he taught Pikachu surf?!?" The crowd roared over the MC.
"Go! Gengar!"
A ghostly figure appeared, carrying a wide smile.
"Resume the battle!"
"Quick, Pikachu, Volt Tackle Walrein, and guide Pikachu using Psychic, Gallade!"
"Now, Gengar! Shadow Ball Gallade!"
The attack connected, scoring a direct hit.
"whaa-"gasped the Coliseum Master.
Ash just stood there, smiling.
Then it connected, but a second later it hit Gengar, too, taking them both down and knocking them out right away.
"Your knowledge of Gallade is incomplete," Ash informed the master, stunned. "Remember, Gallade is still part Fighting.
Damn it, thought the Master. I've got nothing. Shoulda used foresight. Knowing too well his last pokemon would instantly be obliterated, he sent it out anyways.
"Electrode!"
"Start!"
The Coliseum Master used his last resort: "Use Explosion!"
Electrode did as was asked, and the explosion hit both Pikachu and Gallade, but only Pikachu was knocked out, as was Electrode.
The Master bit his tongue. Damn it, no tie.
"And the victory goes to… ASH!!!!!!!" The crowd shouted it's loudest yet.
"This is the first opponent win of the Orre Coliseum; this will be a fine moment in history! The post-battle analysis will start soon, so stay tuned!
Like it so far? I know, no Advanceshipping yet. Just wait for it.
Anyways, go do peace in the land and review, all ye readers!
Special announcements: It's Valentine's Day! More reason I should have included advanceshipping in the chapter sniff
Also, the newest pokemon movie, The Rise of Darkrai, is coming out… I'm gonna watch it and you should to, if you want to understand some later plot events…
(yes, I know my initials spell MoM)
xl Master lx