Switch Up! A Tale of Multi-Verse Ash Ketchum!
Chapter 04: The Petal's Edge (Nothing here besides a cool sounding title)
In the void…
Darkrai nodded approvingly at Ash's battle against Cameron. It was going well… "This is going better than the last time… and he's a rookie"
Unova-Ash could not say, or admit, he was accustomed to the bullying he was receiving here, but he knew that somehow he did deserve all this crap "Why didn't I get Charizard for this battle"
Mew flies in while giggling "The funny thing is that you brought Charizard back… after the league! Hahahahaha!"
Unova-Ash grumbled while Kalos-Ash watched as his younger self brought out Bayleef "At least he has type advantage… but that Samurott is way stronger than Bayleef"
Alola-Ash nods as well, serious for once "Cameron's Samurott knows some powerful moves. Hydro Cannon, Aqua Jet and Megahorn"
Hoenn-Ash pipes in the conversation "Megahorn is good against Grass-Type Pokemon so…"
"It's all to chance"
In the stands…
"What? No more dragons?" Iris whined like a child while Cilan wondered to himself.
"Strange that Ash is using other Pokemon other than the ones he caught in Unova…" The greenette wondered out loud "From what he told me he does that to give better battle experience to his newer Pokemon…"
"Doesn't matter, he did well by shaking things up" Stephan confesses "I don't think many of Ash's Unovan Pokemon would last long with that Hydreigon out there"
"Better be safe than sorry is what you mean?" Cilan nods as he goes into Connoisseur Mode "It's the perfect conjoint for a battle of this caliber!"
In the battlefield…
In the moment Ash called for his Pokemon he was tackled to the ground in a loving embrace.
"Bay!"
"Yeah girl, nice to see you as well! But it's time for a battle!" Ash says as he hugs the Grass-Type.
As he stood up, Ash noticed Cameron's Pokemon and stared in awe of the cool-looking Pokemon in front of him "Is that a legendary!?"
Cameron blinked in surprise at Ash's question "Eh…? No it's the Oshawott Professor Juniper gave me to start my journey!"
"Oh a starter Pokemon!" Ash nods in understanding before using his Pokedex in said Pokemon "Let's see what you got!"
Samurott – Water Type - In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
"Water-Type? Bayleef was the best choice then!" Ash nods to Bayleef "We'll do our best!"
"Bay!"
"Battle begins!"
"Samurott go in with Razor Shell!"
"Razor Shell?" Ash wonders out loud as Samurott unsheathes his swords and they lit up with blue energy "That!? Bayleef use Razor Leaf to confuse him!"
Bayleef nods and send a barrage of razor sharp leaves that obstruct Samurott's view. At first Ash sees that it works, but soon enough the barrage is cut by Samurott and his sword.
"Not so fast Ash!" Cameron boasts "Samurott's sword technique is second to none!"
With that said Samurott closes in and slashes at Bayleef who cries out in pain.
"Bayleef!" Ash cries out worried for his Pokemon. Seeing her stand up though makes him smile "We'll take charge now! Use Headbutt!"
Bayleef starts running towards Samurott who simply sidesteps every one of the Grass-Type's charges.
"Samurott use Megahorn to push her away!"
Bayleef cries out once again as Samurott's horn strikes her in the belly, pushing her towards Ash. This time it took more time, but she managed to stand up once again, even after the super effective move.
"That's one resilient Bayleef! That Pokemon must truly want to win for his trainer to stand up after such a punishment!" The MC comments which is followed by a roar of approval of the public.
"I have to agree! I thought it was down for the count!" Cameron tells Ash "That ends now! Samurott use Hydro Cannon now!"
Samurott glows blue briefly before shooting a powerful torrent of water towards Bayleef whose eyes grew wide at the power behind the technique.
It was powerful enough for her to crash behind Ash. Worried for his Pokemon, Ash ran towards Bayleef and kneeled beside her, pulling out her Pokeball "You did well girl, he's a strong Pokemon"
Ash pointed the Pokeball at her but she used her vines to push it away "B-Bay…"
"Don't push Bayleef!" Ash tries to scold her but she insists on getting up "Please Bayleef you did enough! You can't beat Samurott like that!"
Bayleef eyes widened at that before they narrowed into slits as she focused on what's she's been purposefully pushing forward…
In the void…
"Oh?" Darkrai wonders as he looks things develop in the screen "Well isn't this an interesting development?"
Sinnoh-Ash turns toward him and asks back "What is it?"
They could not tell, but they had a feeling that Darkrai was smiling "The Rookie accomplished something neither of you managed"
"EH!? WHAT IS IT!?"
"Testing a woman's resolve… be it a Pokemon or not"
In the battlefield…
Bayleef walked forward and balked in the sunlight bathing over the stadium "Bay-LEEF!"
Suddenly she got covered in white light as her form changed.
Ash's eyes widened at this turn of events "Bayleef… you're…"
Bayleef form grew larger and from her neck the seed bloomed into a pink flower. The leaf in her head receded to leave place to a pair of antennae and her body turned once again green.
"Mega! Mega-nium!" The newly evolved Meganium cried out in joy as the white light vanished.
Ash stared wide-eyed at the final evolution of the Chikorita-Line "You evolved…"
Meganium turned to look at Ash with an encouraging smile and nodded.
Ash smiled and tackled Meganium in a hug "This is so great!"
"In a surprising turnaround, Ash's Bayleef evolved into a Meganium! Will this tide the battle in Ash's favor!?" The MC asks the audience who roar in approval.
Cameron looks in awe as well "She's so cute!" He says with starry eyes.
Ash stands back as Meganium steps forward "Let's win this battle, Meganium!"
"We will not let you win, Ash!" Cameron shouts out "Samurott, use Aqua Jet!"
Samurott got covered in water and surged towards Meganium whose eyes narrowed upon seeing that. Her flower suddenly glowed pink and it dispersed into a storm of pink petals that blocked Samurott's path with a super effective strike.
"Will you look at that!? Meganium seems to have learned Petal Blizzard upon evolving!" The MC shouts out loud "Will Ash and Meganium make a comeback after this!?"
"Of course we will!" Ash shouts out excitedly "Do it again, use Petal Blizzard!"
Meganium nods and once again her flower explode in petals that chase after Samurott who fends against them with Megahorn.
"Samurott watch out!" Cameron warns his starter Pokemon about the oncoming threat. It turns out that Meganium broke through the blizzard with a Body Slam technique.
The otter Pokemon could not dodge as he was slammed against the ground by the sheer weight of the plant Pokemon.
"Now that you have him grounded use Vine Whip to throw him away!"
Meganium used her vines to grip Samurott's body but as she was about to send him packing, Cameron interrupted her. The young trainer just finished slapping his head with the headband he wore.
"Samurott use Aqua Jet!"
The Water Starter nodded and flew using the water technique. It had the end result of carrying Meganium away as well. Samurott flew with Meganium trying to gain her footing to no avail.
It came to the point that Samurott got close to the stadium's walls and turned brusquely, sending Meganium flying in a collision course.
"Meg!"
"Meganium!" Ash cries out in shock about the turn of events. When the dust settles, it show Meganium fainted against the wall. As sighs and recalls her "You did well, girl. More than I could have asked of you" He says as he pockets her Pokeball.
Ash turns to look at Cameron who looks smug at his victory "I told you Ash! Samurott has been with me since the beginning! Nothing can take him down!"
Ash looks at Samurott before smiling and turning his hat backwards "Okay then, no more holding back! Pikachu I choose you!"
"And Trainer Ash calls for Pikachu! How will it go this time!?"
"Pikachu is the Pokemon I had from the beginning! Let's see who's stronger!"
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Heracross: Mega Horn, Fury Attack, Horn Attack and Leer
Charizard: Seismic Toss, Flamethrower, Dragon Rage and Fly
Bayleef (Meganium): Razor Leaf, Vine Whip, Body Slam, Headbutt (Replaced) and Petal Dance
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Ash (Original Series) Vs Cameron – Unova League
Heracross (X) Vs Hydreigon
Charizard (X) Vs Hydreigon (X)
Bayleaf/Meganium (X) Vs Samurott
Pikachu Vs Samurott
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So how was it? Never expected her evolution? Well it was something the Anime should have done for him. I never understood why the original series had so few evolutions considering that the whole idea of the game was evolving Pokemon to make them stronger and beat the elite four and champion. Anyway longer chapter due to the story. I could not stop typing.
Next chapter we have the cookie rat going at it against a starter Pokemon! Yay!
BYE!