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Chapter 4
30 Minutes later...
"This second round match between Skyler of Celadon City and Fantina of Heathrone City is about to begin. This will be a 3 on 3 pokemon battle. During the match, either trainer may substitute pokemon."
"Go, Driftblim," said Fantina.
"Go, Staraptor," said Skyler.
"Begin."
"Driftblim use air slash."
"Brave bird, Staraptor." Brave bird hit and seemed to do a lot damage. Just then, something on Alex went off. She looked to see what it was.
"Please, excuse me," she said. "I need to go take care of something at my pokemon holding place.
"What is it," asked Ash?
"Someone is trying to break into my pokemon area."
"Let us go to," said Brock. "We can help."
"Sure." They leave the stadium and head toward the area. They reach the place and Alex enters the code. They enter the area. There is no sign of an intruder. "I'm glad they didn't get in."
"Why," asked Max?
"Various reasons. I have a lot of strong pokemon in here." Just then, a man ran into the area.
"Alex," he said.
"What is it, Jason," she replied?
"Someone broke into your library."
"What did they take?" Jason gave Alex a weird look.
"You're joking?"
"Afraid not."
"Very well." Jason leaves.
"What is so important about that book," asked May?
"The book that was stolen is very important to this island. I haven't told anyone but my husband about this. This island is an ancient burial ground for pokemon."
"Wow," said Max.
"The book tells of a way to bring back the pokemon that are buried here to life."
"What's so bad about that," asked Ash?
"Because," said Alex. "Only the strongest pokemon in the world are buried on this island."
"You mean rare pokemon," asked Brock?
"Not necessarily," replied Alex. "Just powerful pokemon. More powerful than I've ever faced. The person who does bring them back, has control over every single one."
"That sounds awesome," said Ash.
"No it isn't," replies Alex. "Just because you have the power, doesn't mean you won't have control, completely. It takes a strong trainer to be able to control the pokemon. The only way to return the pokemon is in another book."
"And where is that book," asked Max?
"I have no idea," replied Alex. "I have spent most of my life looking for it. That way the pokemon will never be ressurected."
"The next battle
between Ash of Pallet Town and Flint of the Sinnoh Elite Four will
begin in 15 minutes."
"You better get going, Ash."
Meanwhile, on a hill, someone is watching the group through a pair of binaculars. "Did you hear that, James," said Jessie? "All powerful pokemon."
"I heard," said Meowth, "and I like. Give all the pokemon to the boss and we'll be rich."
"Hold on a second," said James. "Doesn't that girl with the twerps remind you of someone we know?"
"What are you talking about James," asked Jessie?
"She just seems familiar."
"I'm getting that same feeling," said Meowth.
"Now that you mention it," said Jessie, "so am I."
Back at the stadium...
"This second round battle between Ash of Pallet Town and Flint of the Sinnoh Elite Four is about to begin. This will be a 3 on 3 pokemon battle. During the match, either trainer may substitute pokemon."
"Go, Rapidash," said Flint.
"Go, Squirtle."
"Begin."
"Rapidash use flamethrower."
"Rapid spin, Squirtle." Rapid spin connected. "Hydro pump, Squirtle."
"Dodge it, Rapidash and use stomp." Rapidash jumped in the air and landed on Squirtle.
"Rapid spin, Squirtle." Squirtle started spinning and Rapidash was losing balance. On top of that, dirt from the ground was flying up and hitting Rapidash in the face.
"That is a smart strategy," said Alex.
"Finish it with skull bash, Squirtle." The attack connected.
"Rapidash is unable to battle. Squirtle is the winner."
"Nice job Rapidash. Go, Arcanine." Just then, Squirtle started shinning.
"Look," said Brock. "Squirtle is evolving. It's about time. He's had Squirtle for a long time."
"Wartortle," said Ash's new friend.
"Begin."
"Arcanine use flare blitz."
"What exactly is flare blitz," asked May?
"Flare blitz," said Alex. "is the fire equivilent of double-edge."
"Wow," said Max.
"Wartortle is unable to battle. Arcanine is the winner."
"Go, Pikachu," said Ash.
"Begin."
"Pikachu use quick attack."
"Use extreme speed," said Flint. Extreme speed hit.
"Iron tail, Pikachu." It connected and Arcanine was hurting. Apparently, flare blitz took its toll on Arcanine. "Thunderbolt, Pikachu."
"Arcanine is unable to battle. Pikachu is the winner."
"Nice job, Arcanine. Go, Infernape."
"This should be interesting," said Brock.
"Why is that," asked May?
"Infernape is Flint's most powerful pokemon," said Alex. Brock, Max, May and Gary; who had been there, but sat quietly were amazed. "He has had Infernape for a long time. He had it when I face him."
"Begin."
"Pikachu use iron tail."
"Close combat, Infernape." Close combat connected.
"Volt tackle, Pikachu." It connected.
"Flame wheel, Infernape." It connected and Pikachu was really hurting.
"Thunderbolt, Pikachu." It connected. Infernape's blaze kicked in.
"Flame wheel, Infernape."
"Iron tail, Pikachu."
"This is it," said Alex. The two attack connected, and smoke filled the arena. When it cleared, the result was visiable.
"Pikachu and Infernape are unable to battle. The match goes to Ash of Pallet Town."
"Ash won," said a happy May. Ash and Flint met in the middle and shook hands.
"Nice job, Ash," said Flint.
"You, too, Flint." They both walked off.
"The next battle between Gary of Sandgem Town and Will of the Johto Elite Four will start in 15 minutes." Gary beat Will, but barely. It was the last match of the day.
Around noon the next day...
"That is it for the second round," said Keely. "It is now time to announce the sweet sixteen battles.
1.Tucker/Karen
2.Agatha/Brandon
3.Phoebe/Nicole
4.Annabel/John
5.Ash/Ian
6.Cynthia/Bruno
7.Gary/Jamie
8.Skyler/Lance
"The matches will start in thirty minutes. First up will be Cynthia vs Bruno at stadium 1 and Tucker vs Karen at stadium 2.
A/N. Please R&R. Hope you are enjoying. So Ash has made it through round 2 along with Gary and others. What is this thing that Alex has talked about, and who stole the book. I will tell you this, that at least one character from the show and game will appear in this story and maybe a little surprising why.
Preview: Sweet Sixteen round.
