I do not own Pokemon

"Let's get some basic training done. To use an attack yell the name of it and concentrate on the target. Let me demonstrate. Magnitude!" Older Brock yelled. The ground started to shake and rocks were flying up in the air. After a few seconds they fell back down. "To stop your attack focus on it stopping." "Ok let me try this out. Flamethrower!" Ash yelled. Super hot fire flew from Ash's mouth melting a nearby rock. Ash however didn't stop in time and his attack was going right towards Misty. "Mirror Coat!" she yelled. A blue glow surrounded her body and the Flamethrower was bounced right back at Ash. He quickly dodged. "I'll work on that." he said. "I think I got the hang of this." Brock said. Suddenly he exploded again.

"Maybe not." he muttered. "Well you all need improvement but we'll work on it." Older Brock said. From a distance Older Ash and Misty were watching the scene. "I'm getting better at using attacks." Ash said as he watched himself. "I had to repel your attack from burning me." Misty said grinning at him. Suddenly Older Misty's eyes glowed blue. "What is it honey?" Ash asked. "I sense someone nearby. Someone working for Gary. He is trying to mask himself using a poor psychic defense."

"Behind you now!" Older Misty yelled. Older Ash quickly spun around and zapped a figure with a Thunderbolt. The figure fell down in shock that they had spotted him. It was a man with brown hair and a Pokemon league hat on similar to Ash's. He had a glowing thunderbolt on his chest signifying he was joined with an electric Pokemon. "Gary must have tried to hide him to get the jump on us." Older Misty said.

"I'm an assassin hired by Gary Oak lord of the world." the man said. Just the sound of Gary being ruler of the world made Ash sick. "What is your name spy?" Older Ash asked. The man smirked. "You should know my name Ashy Boy. My name is Richie." Ash's eyes suddenly widened. "N…No that can't be." the younger Ash, Misty, and Brock along with the older Brock ran over to them.

"Another one of Gary's spies?" Older Brock asked. "Ah Brock the washed up Gym Leader of Pewter. I remember you." Richie said. "What did you call me?" Brock asked angrily as the earth started to shake. Richie then noticed the younger Ash and Misty. "I see you have your younger selves here as well. Are they here to witness your demise?" Richie asked. Older Ash had just about enough of Richie. He launched the strongest Thunder he could muster at him. Richie just let the attack hit him. The attack did nothing. Older Brock and Misty both shot forward at him. Brock slammed his fist into the ground creating an Earthquake attack. It shook Richie up a little knocking him off his balance. Misty then came up behind him and fired a Hydro Pump at him knocking him into the now muddy dirt.

Richie got up without a scratch on him. "But how? We hit him with our best shots." Older Misty said in shock. "I've changed a lot since you last saw me." Richie said smirking. "Giga Thunder!" he yelled. Richie's entire body crackled with lightning. It flew towards Brock and Misty at an amazing speed. "Have you forgotten I'm joined with a rock type?" Older Brock asked jumping in front of the blast. It collided with his rock hard body. After a few seconds the attack stopped and Brock was still standing. "Good job Brock." Older Misty said from behind him. Suddenly Older Brock collapsed on the ground. He separated from his Golem. "Giga Thunder drains the body as well as shocking it. Even rock types can't stand up to it." Richie stated.

Richie started to walk towards Older Misty. She began to back up. "I'll be sure to make your death slow and painful." he said as he charged up for another attack.

"Flamethrower!"

"Spike Cannon!"

"Double Edge!"

Both attacks hit Richie from behind. He turned around to see the younger Ash and Misty charging up for another attack. Younger Brock then slammed into him using all of his energy. Richie let loose a weak Thunderbolt and knocked them unconscious. He turned back around towards Misty. "Now where were we?" he asked as he walked up to her. She put her hand forward to hit him with a Hydro Pump but he grabbed it. Richie placed his hand on her chest. She stared into his eyes scared. He smirked. "Goodbye. Giga" "Hyper Lightning!" a voice yelled. A huge blast of electricity shot forward and collided with Richie. The blast knocked him back several feet and into the dirt. Older Misty looked over to see a very exhausted Ash standing with both his hands out stretched. He soon collapsed on the ground. Older Misty looked over but Richie was gone.

A few hours later everyone was waking up. "Did anyone get the number of the Snorlax that hit me?" Younger Ash asked rubbing his head. "Who was that?" Younger Misty asked sitting up next to Ash. "He sure was strong. We didn't even scratch him." Younger Brock commented. "He used to be our friend. I thought he was dead." Older Ash said from a distance. Older Misty went over and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. She knew it was hard to talk about. "Who was it?" Older Brock asked. "That was Richie." Older Ash said. Everyone except Older Ash and Misty's eyes widened in shock.

"But isn't Richie a good guy?" Younger Misty asked. "Last time I saw him he was." Older Ash replied. "What happened to him?" Younger Ash asked. "It was a long time ago." Older Ash said as he remembered the event. "It was right after the Hoenn league. Richie had called me up and we were going to meet up for a friendly battle. We went to our old battlefield in the Indigo Plateau. Since I was a famous Pokemon trainer they let us right in. We were half-way through the battle when Team Rocket appeared. They were attempting to steal the flame of Moltres again. We were trying to stop them when they dropped it on accident. Flames surrounded us and we had no way out. I managed to get out using Crawdaunt to stop some of the flames. I though Richie was right behind me but he wasn't. I went back to look for him but nothing. Not even a body." Older Ash finished. Older Misty could see a tiny tear going down his face.

Back at the Indigo Plateau Richie was reporting in. "I watched your mission using my psychic vision. You did well." Gary said pleased with the results. "I promise to finish the job next time." Richie stated. "Good. Now get out of my sight." Richie quickly left. "You won't win Ash. I promise." Gary said smirking.

Older Ash was sitting outside looking at the night sky. Older Misty came out and sat down next to him. "What's wrong honey?" she asked. "I can't believe he's evil." Ash said quickly. "I tried to save him. I really did." "I know you did." Misty said as she pulled him close and lightly kissed him. "But I'm sure deep down he is still good." she added. "I hope so Misty. I hope so."

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