Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon and credit goes to timoteyo7
Lavender Town and The Beast Warrior
Route 11 4:00 PM
Rainbow Wing spent two and a half hours of travel and they're still not even halfway through Route 11 due to all the snow that suddenly appeared.
"I-it's s-so c-cold." Brendan shivered uncontrollably even with the layers of clothes he's wearing.
"I know what you mean." Drew responded although not showing how cold he really is as the snow continued to fall.
"I seem pretty comfortable. How about you Zoey?" Leona asked her friend and neighbor.
"I'm doing okay." Zoey replied as she and Leona didn't seem cold at all.
"That's because your hometown is always so cold and that Leona is an Ice type specialist." Kenny stated as he knew the two girls were mocking the two boys with their cold resistance.
"Well in any event, we have to watch out for any Shadow Pokemon in the tall grass." Dawn reminded everyone to stay on guard.
"Why the tall grass?" May asked
"Because that's where wild Pokemon usually appear to battle trainers." Dawn answered as though it was the easiest question in the world.
"But with all the snow I can't see any grass at all." May said as she can only see white in front of her.
"Then just just watch out for any Shadow Pokemon in the big lumps of snow." Dawn said correcting herself.
"Can we really battle in this weather?" Misty asked as she was shivering and could not really concentrate.
"I got an idea. Charizard! Keep us warm!" Ash declared as he threw his Ultra Ball to reveal Charizard.
Charizard then concentrated and made the flame on the tip of his tail bigger.
"Good idea Ash." Misty said as she and May went near the fire.
"Brendan use your Fire Pokemon also." Ash said to him.
"Alright. Typhlosion, Rapidash, Magmar, Flareon! Show your stuff!" Brendan exclaimed as he revealed four of his Fire Pokemon.
Brock and Drew went near Typhlosion, Zoey and Leona went to Rapidash, Brendan and kenny went for Magmar, and Ash and Dawn chose Flareon.
"That's much better." Brock stated as he felt warm now.
"And the snow is melting around us. Now we can travel much faster." Zoey added as they picked up the pace.
Rainbow Wing by four thirty Rainbow Wing finally managed to reach the end of Route 11.
"Now all we have to do is go north of Route 12 and we'll reach Lavender Town." Brock stated as he checked the Pokenav and pointed to the direction of north.
Suddenly a growl was heard nearby.
"Was that you May?" Misty asked her hopefully.
"What? We already ate! I'm not a glutton Misty!" May exclaimed angrily at Misty who implied that she needed to eat more often then others.(Even though it's true)
"Then what was that growl?" Misty wondered as she looked in the direction of where she heard it.
"Uh guys! We have company!" Leona exclaimed as she spotted some very unfriendly looking Pokemon.
"They're Shadow Pokemon alright!" Ash warned as he used Aura Vision to check.
"Typhlosion, Magmar, Flareon return!" Brendan declared as he returned them.
Each member drew out one of their Pokeballs so they can battle.
Brock and Drew vs Shadow Parasect
"Kabutops! Kido!" Brock declared as he merged with Kabutops and two sickles appeared in each of his hands.
"Shiftry! Kido!" Drew declared as he merged with Shiftry and two leaves that appear to be fans appeared in his hands.
The Shadow Parasect showered Poison Powder above above Brock and Drew.
"You won't poison us. Normal Type Move: Whirlwind!" Drew declared as with a sweep of his leaf fans created a whirlwind that blew the Poison Powder away.
"Good job now! Normal Type Move: Slash!" Brock declared as his sickles glowed white and dashed towards the Shadow Parasect.
The Shadow Parasect responded with X-Scissor as its pincers glowed light green and dueled with Brock's sickles as they clashed with one another.
'We keep parrying each others attacks that we can't land a hit.' Brock thought as he disengaged his opponent by jumping backwards.
"Nice try Brock but it seems this Parasect knows how to use those pincers very well." Drew stated eying the Bug/Plant Pokemon carefully.
The Shadow Parasect then fired Spore towards Drew.
When the spores touched Drew he disappeared and reappeared behind the Mushroom Pokemon.
"Dark Type Move: Faint Attack!" Drew declared as one of his leaf fans glowed violet before he slashed at the Shadow Parasect causing it to fly a few meters forward until it got back up.
It now looks very angry as it began showering the field with Stun Spore.
"Keep back!" Brock shouted as he and Drew jumped backwards to keep their distance.
"Normal Type Move: Whirlwind!" Drew declared as he blew away the Stun Spore and also caught the Shadow Parasect in it.
"Now's you're chance Brock!" Drew signaled him.
"Dark Type Move: Night Slash!" Brock declared as his sickles glowed violet before he disappeared and reappeared in the air ready to slash at the airborne Shadow Pokemon.
The Shadow Parasect tried to retaliate with Cross Poison but was futile as Brock cut it in half vertically down the middle before crashing down onto the snow.
When Brock landed he fell on his knees before he threw up onto the snow.
"Brock! Are you alright!" Drew exclaimed as he ran up to him and placed a hand on his back.
Brock looked up to Drew and then to the corpse before he threw up again.
"Brock." Drew said sadly as he looked at the remains of the Shadow Parasect before closing his eyes and looked away.
Zoey and Leona vs Shadow Marowak
"Banette! Kido!" Zoey declared as she merged with her Marionette Pokemon but nothing appeared.
"Abomasnow! Kido!" Leona declared as she merged with her Frost Tree Pokemon as she was covered with snow and tree leaves.
The Shadow Marowak dashed towards Zoey ready to club her with a Bone Club. It jumped into the air about to club her before Zoey phased into the ground and all that was hit was snow.
"Ice Type Move: Ice Punch!" Leona declared as her fist glowed a chilling light blue before she delivered an uppercut right on the Shadow Marowak's jaw sending it flying with its jaw covered in ice.
The Shadow Marowak righted itself before landing on its feet and used its club to shatter the ice on its jaw. It then retaliated by dashing towards Leona and using...well Retaliate.
Ice Type Move: Ice Shard!" Leona declared as a shard of ice that looked like a blade formed on her right hand.
The Shadow Marowak swung his bone the same time Leona swung her ice blade as the two attacks collided. Unfortunately for Leona the Ice Shard shattered when the bone hit and Leona was hit on her right arm as she fell.
'Damn! That Marowak hits very hard!' Leona thought as she held her arm.
The Shadow Marowak then threw his Bonemerang at the downed girl.
"Dark Type Move: Knock Off!" Zoey declared as she emerged from the ground and kicked the Bonemerang off course.
"Are you alright Leona?" Zoey asked in concern.
"I'm fine." Leona replied as he got up.
The Shadow Marowak dashed forth and recovered his bone.
"Normal Type Move: Screech!" Zoey declared as she let out a ear piercing scream that caused the Bone Keeper Pokemon to cover its ears as its Defense lowered.
"Ghost Type Move: Will-O-Wisp!" Zoey declared as she created a purple flame and threw it at her opponent causing it to be burned.
"Now Ghost Type Move: Hex!" Zoey declared as purple energy strings shot out of her fingers and thumbs attached themselves to the burned Shadow Pokemon.
'With the opponent suffering from a major ailment, Hex's power is doubled.' Zoey thought with a smirk as with a movement of her right index finger the Shadow Marowak was lifted into the air before she moved both her hands and the Shadow Pokemon was slammed onto a tree hard.
"You know. It's rather creepy that you're controlling it like a puppet." Leona stated as she watched.
"I know. Will you do the honors?" Zoey asked Leona if she was ready for her first Pokemon kill.
"Let's get this over with." Leona sighed as Zoey spread her arms as the Shadow Marowak was suspended in the air.
"Ice Type Move: Sheer Cold!" Leona declared as she fired an intense blast of freezing ice that completely froze it. Not freeze in a block of ice but freezing its entire body itself.
"Hah!" Zoey yelled as she crossed her arms and closed her hands quickly as the ghost strings crushed the frozen Shadow Pokemon into pieces of ice.
"At least it died painlessly." Leona said sadly as she and Zoey hugged each other for comfort.(Was it painless?)
Brendan and Kenny vs Shadow Dodrio
"Rapidash! Kido!" Brendan declared as he merged with his Fire Horse Pokemon as flames appeared on his ankles.
"Staraptor! Kido!" Kenny declared as he merged with his Predator Pokemon as Staraptor's wings appeared on his back.
The Shadow Dodrio charged at them with a Quick Attack, but Brendan dashed away at high speed and Kenny flew up in the air to dodge the attack.
"It's fast, but I'm faster! Fire Type Move: Flame Wheel!" Brendan declared as he spun vertically while he engulfed himself in fire and charged towards the Shadow Dodrio as he melted snow on his path.
The Shadow Dodrio saw him coming and used Uproar screeching with all of its three heads.
"AAAHHH!" Brendan screamed as he came to a halt and covered his ears in pain.
"Brendan! Flying Type Move: Wing Attack!" Kenny declared as he swooped down and smacked Dodrio with his wing sending it a few meters away causing it to stop screeching as Brendan sighed in relief.
"How's your hearing?" Kenny asked him.
"What?" Brendan shouted as his ears was still ringing.
Kenny sweat dropped before he concentrated back to their opponent.
In a rage the Shadow Dodrio charged towards Kenny with well...Rage, but missed since Kenny flew in the air again.
"That was close." Kenny muttered to himself as he looked down.
The Triple Bird Pokemon looked up and fired with its Tri Attack as each head fired a different colored triangle shaped beam at Kenny.
Kenny maneuvered so that he wouldn't get hit by any of the three beams.
"Fire Type Move: Fire Spin!" Brendan declared as he spun around the Shadow Dodrio creating a fire tornado that both lifted it into the air and burned it.
"Flying Type Move: Brave Bird!" Kenny declared as he was engulfed in red energy as he crashed into the Shadow Dodrio sending it crashing onto the ground as Kenny rubbed his head.
"You okay man?" Brendan asked as his ears got better.
"Yeah, just a headache!" Kenny replied with a grin.
The Shadow Dodrio then got up barely as it charged towards them with their beaks spinning like drills.
"It's using Drill Peck!" Kenny warned
"Then we'll finish it off! Give me a boost!" Brendan exclaimed as Kenny nodded.
"Normal Type Move: Whirlwind!" Kenny declared as he flapped his wings and blew Brendan towards the Shadow Dodrio with a whirlwind.
"Fire Type Move: Flare Blitz!" Brendan declared as he was engulfed in flame igniting the whirlwind also as he crashed into the enemy.
Brendan landed on his feet as he and Kenny watched the bird fall down and burn to a crisp.
"Rest in peace." Kenny said as he bowed his head.
"At least it smells good." Brendan stated only for Kenny to punch him in the arm.
"Ow! I was just trying to lighten things up." Brendan said as he rubbed his arm.
Misty and May vs Shadow Exeggutor
-Cue Misty's Theme Song-
"Surge through the seas and destroy everything with your power! Gyarados! Kido!" Misty declared as she merged with Politoed as her scimitar appeared but it had an engraving a dragon on the blade.
-Cue May's Theme Song-
"Oh, heavenly fire, turn those who oppose me to ashes, impale all those who that threaten those who matter to me and fire brightly against those with dark hearts forever! Eevee! Kido!" May declared as she merged with Eevee as a normal looking bow appeared.
The Shadow Exeggutor fired a Psyshock at the two girls. Misty and May dodged at different direction as the attack caused a tree to timber.
"First Dance! Dragon Type Move: Dragon Rage!" Misty declared as she shot a blast of orange energy at the Shadow Exeggutor dealing forty damage.
The Shadow Exeggutor got angry as it sent a barrage of Seed Bombs towards Misty.
"Normal Type Move: Barrage Arrow!" May declared as she shot an arrow that split into multiple arrows that destroyed every Seed Bomb.
"Thanks May! Second Dance! Dragon Type Move: Twister!" Misty declared as she started spinning so fast it created a twister that speed towards the opponent.
The Shadow Exeggutor was caught in the attack and was flung into the air before it hit the snow.
"Now May!" Misty cued May who took aim.
May's hands trembled as she had an internal battle within herself.
'I have to kill it but...but-' May thought not paying attention.
"May! Look out!" May's eyes widened before she was hit and Egg Bomb as the Shadow Exeggutor got up.
"May! Third Dance: Water Type Move: Hydro Pump!" Misty declared as she fired a powerful stream of water from her sword towards the opponent as it was sent flying backwards down but not out.
"May! Are you okay?" Misty asked as she ran up to her as May got up.
"I'm fine." May said rather quickly.
"What happened?" Misty asked in concern.
"I couldn't do it. I couldn't kill the Pokemon!" May exclaimed as she was getting very emotional.
"But May-"
"I CAN"T!" May screamed at Misty who noticed that the Shadow Exeggutor was coming back.
"Then let's just knock it out." Misty offered as May nodded.
"Fourth Dance! Dragon Type Move: Dragon Dance!" Misty declared as she began dancing to increase her Attack and Speed.
"Normal Type Move: Lock-On!" May declared as she aimed carefully to ensure that she won't miss.
The Shadow Exeggutor then fired its Leaf Storm at the two.
"Final Dance! Ice Type Move: Dragon Ice Fang!" Misty declared as a huge dragon made of ice emerged from her sword that engulfed the Leaf Storm and bit the Coconut Pokemon freezing its lower half.
"Normal Type Move: Tri Attack Arrow!" May declared as she fired an arrow that split into three that took on the elements of fire, ice, and electricity and hit the half frozen Exeggutor that ended up burning the top half causing an explosion.
"Yeah!" Misty and May exclaimed as they gave each other a high five.
"Let's go join the others." May said happily.
"Yeah I bet-" Misty said but was suddenly lifted in the air as she was surrounded by pink energy.
"Misty!" May yelled in shock as she saw the badly injured Shadow Exeggutor use Confusion on Misty.
"AAAHHH!" Misty screamed as she was being crushed.
"NO! Normal Type Move: Hyper Beam Arrow!" May yelled as she fired and arrow which turned into a powerful beam that completely obliterated the top half of the Shadow Exeggutor as the bottom toppled over.
The pink energy vanished as Misty landed on her knees as she sighed in relief.
"May?" Misty looked up to see May panting heavily as her widened eyes were glued at the remains.
"May?" Misty whispered as she walked up to May and pushed her hands down to lower the bow.
May looked at Misty as she kept breathing hard until...
"WWWAAAHHH!" May cried as she hugged Misty as tears streamed down her face.
"Ssshhh, it's okay May. You saved my life. It's over now." Misty whispered as she hugged May gently as she continued to cry her heart out.
Dawn vs Shadow Primeape
-Cue Dawn Theme Music-
"The holy light of protection, shine now and become the hope for the future! Empoleon! Kido!" Dawn declared as she merged with her Empoleon.
The Shadow Primeape jumped towards Dawn ready to hit her with a Karate Chop. However, before the attack could connect Dawn easily caught it with one hand.
'It's a lot tougher than the Primeapes I usually spare against but it's no where near my level.' Dawn thought as she delivered a strong punch that sent it flying a few feet away.
Suddenly Dawn ducked to find that a second Primeape tried to attack her from behind with a Scratch attack.
"Another one." Dawn muttered as she delivered a round house kick that sent the second one flying into the air also.
The first and second Shadow Primeape got with angry...well angrier expressions on their faces.
"Come on. Is that the best you got?" Dawn mocked with a smirk on her face and used her index finger to do the come and get me sign.
This got them even more angry as they charged at her ready to attack her with Cross Chop.
"Steel Type Move: Metal Arena!" Dawn declared as the area around them turned to complete metal which threw off the Shadow Primeapes a little.
Dawn blocked both Shadow Pokemon's Cross Chops with a metal wall that came from the ground.
'Fighting maybe good against Steel but Metal Arena boosts my power.' Dawn thought as she prepared for her next attack.
"Steel Type Move: Metal Claw!" Dawn declared as several arms formed from the metal ground with sharp claws and attacked the two Shadow Primeapes.
The two were attacked relentlessly as claw wounds appeared all over their body as they were knocked back and the attack ceased.
Both Shadow Primeapes started thrashing about since they were using...well Thrash.
"This is getting sad." Dawn muttered as the two charged at her yet again.
"Steel Type Move: Gyro Ball!" Dawn declared as she used the metal ground to create a big ball of metal and rolled it towards the two enraged Shadow Pokemon who were to deep in their blood lust to avoid it despite how slow the ball was moving.
"The slower the stronger." Dawn muttered since that was the case for the attack as the metal ball completely crushed the two Shadow Primeapes like a steamroller leaving a flat but bloody mess as Dawn deactivated Metal Arena.
"That was easy. I don't really feel guilty considering they were evil bloodthirsty sorry excuse for Pokemon." Dawn stated but still felt bad for killing another race.
After the battles 4:20 PM
"Good job guys. You didn't even need my help." Ash said with a smile with Charizard making a fire as Pikachu went near it to get warm.
The others except Dawn didn't feel so enthusiastic as Ash was.
"I feel sick." Brock muttered with his head down.
"Come on Brock. You had no idea you're last attack would easily cut through it." Drew stated trying to make him feel better but with no results.
"But it did and it wasn't pretty at all." Brock sobbed
"How about you two?" Ash asked Zoey and Leona.
"Leona was the one who froze it but I was the one who crushed it into pieces." Zoey answered feeling down.
"Oh Zoey. We both were responsible so don't take all the guilt." Leona said to as she put an arm around Zoey's shoulder.
"Our opponent received an honorable death." Kenny stated with a sad expression.
"I wanted to use the fire I made Kenny insisted we put it out and bury the guy." Brendan said as he was helping Charizard keep the fire up.
Ash went up to Misty and May who the latter was still crying in the former's arms.
"May." Ash said softly getting her attention as she looked at him.
"Ash!" May cried as she let go of Misty and went into Ash's arms and cried in them.
"She saved my life but it doesn't mean she feels any better about killing it." Misty said as she looked at the two.
"There's no need to cry May. You did the right thing." Ash whispered as he gently rubbed her hair.
"Oh Ash!" May said as she suddenly kissed him on the lips.
'It feels so good. Anything to make the pain go away.' May thought as she only wants the thoughts of kissing Ash in her mind.
"Oh come on!" everyone's attention shifted to Dawn as May stopped kissing Ash.
"We shouldn't really feel bad about killing the enemy!" Dawn exclaimed putting her hands on her hips.
"How can you say that?" May exclaimed as she walked up to Dawn.
"Didn't you learn from your academy that Shadow Pokemon are corrupted Pokemon that would eventually turn into demons?" Dawn asked May while raising an eyebrow.
"I did, but they're still Pokemon and have not turned into demons yet!" May replied as she yelled.
"So if they were demons you'd have no problem taking them out?" Dawn asked giving May a hard look.
"Well I-" May started but couldn't finish.
"I thought so. You won't willingly kill an enemy even if they were the most evil being who's done horrible things in their life." Dawn clarified haughtily.
"So what? You on the other won't bat an eyelash if you kill another human! It's not surprising that you wouldn't feel anything when killing A Pokemon!" May yelled at her.
"Why you!" Dawn yelled back as she and May were glaring at each other face to face.
"That's enough you two!" Ash shouted separating the two girls as they continued glaring at each other.
"Ash's is right. There's no use fighting over what happened." Misty said joining them.
Before anything could continue a heavy wind started blowing making more snow fall in the area.
"What the-?" Brendan exclaimed covering his face.
"It's a blizzard! We have to find shelter!" Leona exclaimed as they got up and ran.
"We should keep going north!" Brock advised looking at the Pokenav and pointed north.
They continued to run as the blizzard raged on. Charizard and Brendan did their best to keep everyone warm.
Route 12 clearing 4:30 PM
"Hey! Look over there!" Zoey shouted as she pointed at a large tent nearby.
"Why is there a tent out here? And who would have set it in the middle of a Shadow Pokemon infested wilderness in a blizzard?" Kenny wondered
"Who cares! It's a shelter and I can see smoke coming from the ceiling so there's a fire!" Brendan exclaimed as he and the others ran towards it.
Eventually they made inside the tent as they were relieved it was warm inside.
"Thanks Charizard." Ash said as he returned him to his Ultra Ball.
"Now that's better." May said in relief getting in front of the fire which was below a hole at the top of the ceiling so smoke can come out of the tent.
"Move over." Dawn said as she pushed May to the side.
"Hey!" May shouted as she pushed Dawn.
"Cut it out you two!" Misty exclaimed getting in between the two.
"Still. Why is there a tent in the middle of nowhere?" Kenny wondered curiously.
"Maybe someone got lost and set up the tent here." Leona hypothesized
"Unlikely. Unauthorized people aren't allowed to travel with all the danger that's happening. Even then they would not camp out for the night when Shadow Pokemon can attack at any minute." Drew explained why it is so suspicious.
"Maybe we should ask the person over there?" Ash proposed as he pointed to the figure across from them on the other side of the bug fire.
Everyone else suddenly got on alert as they didn't notice the presence since the fire was blocking their view of the other side of the tent.
The figure got up since it was sitting Indian style with its back turned to them. They noticed that the figure had messy black hair. When the figure who was a person turned around they identified the person a male and was able to surprised at what they saw. He wore black pants that matched his black shirt and and a red jacket over it and wore a necklace that has a fang tied to it, but what was surprising was that he was wearing a mask that resembles a Houndoom and the fact that he has a sword in its sheathe on his waist.
The guy drew his sword slowly getting everyone's attention.
"Whoa! Hey?" Brendan exclaimed as he and the others became wary.
The guy went into a sword stance as he slowly walked to his left keeping his eyes on them. Ash and the others also walked slowly to the left not wanting to get near him. Rainbow Wing ended up circling around the fire as they are now on the side where the mysterious figure was sitting as the masked figure was now at the entrance of the tent. The masked man then gestured with his head to go outside before he left the tent.
"I did you see that?" Ash asked his friends.
"Yeah, why would anyone wear a Pokemon mask?" Brock wondered
"Not that. I mean his sword. That blade is a genuine masterpiece if I ever saw one." Ash said as he left the tent to follow the masked man.
"Ash wait! He could be dangerous!" Misty warned as she and the others went outside as well.
Just outside the front of the tent Ash saw the masked man a few feet away in his sword stance.
"Stand back guys. I believe he wants to have a duel with me." Ash said as he gave Pikachu to Misty before drawing his own sword.
"Be careful." Misty whispered as Ash nodded.
Ash vs Masked Warrior
Ash and the masked warrior dashed towards each other despite the blizzard raging on. The rest of Rainbow were watching either at the opening inside or in front of it outside.
Ash did a horizontal strike which the mask warrior blocked by holding his sword vertically. The Masked warrior then pushed Ash back while his blade ignited with fire and did a thrust. Ash rolled to the left to avoid getting stabbed and burned.
"So the guy's a Fire type user." Brendan stated
"But I didn't see him merge with a Pokemon." May said in confusion.
"He probably already did before we first came in the tent." Kenny suspected
With a swipe of his sword the mask warrior launched several fire balls towards Ash.
"Aura Sphere!" Ash declared as he created a barrier made of Aura which blocked the attacks.
When the smoke cleared the masked warrior was no longer there and Ash didn't see where he went since the smoke blocked his vision. Ash sensing danger from behind ducked a second before a flaming blade was swung horizontally.
"Aura Push!" Ash declared as he made a pushing gesture with his left hand that pushed the masked warrior hard a few meters away.
The masked warrior crossed his arms in a blocking manner before he was hit with Aura Push and didn't let it send him flying. Instead his feet got dragged backwards as they didn't leave the snow covered ground.
"This guy's good. Paul was sent flying by that move." Zoey stated a little impressed at the guy.
"Fighting Type Move: Aura Sphere!" Ash declared as he launched his ball of Aura towards the masked warrior.
The masked warrior in response conjured a fire ball as big as Ash's Aura Sphere as they negated each other while causing an explosion.
Ash then used Aura Agility to appear in front of him before delivering a vertical slash but the masked warrior dived to the side before it could hit him.
"Aura Pull!" Ash declared as he made a pulling gesture with his left hand and the masked warrior was forced towards him. This was a bad move however as the masked warrior disappeared.
"Faint Attack?" Ash exclaimed before the masked warrior appeared behind him and punched Ash hard with his left fist which glowed violet sending him a few feet away.
"Are you alright?" May shouted in concern as Ash got to his feet.
"I'm fine! This guy packs a wallop!" Ash exclaimed with a grin as he wiped the blood from his mouth.
The masked warrior suddenly howled because he just used Howl to increase his Attack before he was engulfed with fire and transformed. He now looked like a more hairy and feral version of a Houndoom while the sword was on his back and still had the necklace with the fang on him as he roared at Ash.
"He just used his release!" Dawn warned Ash.
"I didn't know a release form can turn you into a Pokemon yourself!" Leona exclaimed in shock.
"It seems more natural then Kira's." Drew stated with a thoughtful expression.
"If he's in his release form then I shouldn't hold back either." Ash said as he sheathed his sword and summoned Aura Metal Model Z.
-Cue Ash's Passionate Heart Theme Music-
"The ruler's heartbeat will now file through here! Bear witness to its creation shaking power! My very heart! Aura Armor Model Z!"
Ash chants as Aura Metal Model Z engulfs him in bright red light and forms the Aura Armor of the Heart.
Ash drew the Z-Saber and got into a sword stance as the beast warrior prepared to battle.
The beast warrior dashed towards Ash with his four legs as he swung his flaming sword horizontally from his back at Ash.
Ash blocked the strike and his armor mostly protected him from the heat emanating from the sword.
"Watch out!" Misty warned as Ash saw that the beast warrior's fangs were on fire.
Ash jumped backwards before he was bitten with Fire Fang.
"(That was close.)" Pikachu muttered as he would have wiped his brow if it wasn't so cold.
The beast warrior then jumped up in the air as he held up his sword before somersaulting vertically towards Ash trailing fire.
Ash charged his Z-Saber and swung it when the beast warrior's blade came into contact forcing the two back because of the explosion.
"Fighting Type Move: Mach Punch!" Ash declared as he dashed toward his opponent at blinding speed ready to punch him.
When Ash punched him the beast warrior burst into flames as Ash was slightly burned as a result.
"What happened?" May asked in confusion.
"It was probably a Faint Attack with a use of a fire substitute." Brendan theorized
While Ash was distracted with the fake the real one just finished using Nasty Plot before he fired a Flamethrower towards Ash.
"Fighting Type Move: Detect!" Ash declared as he sensed the attack coming and managed to avoid it.
Afterward the beast warrior created two fire copies of himself as they were real enough to harm Ash.
One fire copy launched a volley of fire balls at Ash as he manage to avoid them but the second came from behind with its fangs burned as it was going to use Fire Fang on him.
Ash ducked as the fire copy tried to take a bite before he stabbed his sword in it's stomach causing it to disperse and took some burns as well.
"Fighting Type Move: Focus Blast!" Ash declared as he focused his Aura in his palm and blasted it towards the other copy destroying it.
The real one roared getting Ash's attention. They looked at each other square in the eyes before they jumped towards each other and clashed with their swords as a clang sound was heard. They landed on opposite ends with their backs facing each other in the end.
"It didn't look like they managed to land a blow on each other." Kenny stated as Ash turned around to face the beast warrior.
Suddenly with a burst of fire the beast warrior turned back into a human with his back still facing them.
"Not bad, Chosen One." the beast warrior said
"Who are you?" Ash asked putting his sword down.
"I am Okinawa, a warrior trainer of the Kanto region." Okinawa introduced himself as his Houndoom separated from him.
Beast Warrior Okinawa
Type:Kido user and Pokemon Battler
Rank:S
Age:18
Element:Fire and Darkness
Affiliation:The Republic, Poketopia, Pokemon Central Military Defense, Republic Armada
Home Town or City:Lavender Town
Battling Style:Uses a sword and turns into a beast with his release
Pokemon:Houndoom
"You are obviously skilled with that blade." Okinawa said as he walked up to Ash.
"And I can see that you wield the power of Aura as well." Okinawa said as he used his sword to point at Ash.
"What name do you go by? I have heard that the Chosen One was found but I never really got the chance to know your name." Okinawa asked
"His name is Ash if you really wanted to know." Misty said as she hugged Ash's right arm protectively.
"And he's very strong which you already know by now." Dawn said as she hugged Ash's left arm.
"You didn't have to fight him you know. You could have just introduced yourself." May said as she hugged Ash from behind.
"With the way those three girls are holding you affectionately I presume they are the three Princesses of Light?" Okinawa asked Ash.
"They are." Ash replied a little embarrassed.
"(Why did you have to attack him? And what's up with that sword?)" Pikachu pika'd at Okinawa.
"I sense that this person was a powerful warrior when I looked into his eyes and wanted to test his skills." Okinawa replied getting a surprised reaction from everyone including Pikachu.
"Wait! You can understand him?" Leona asked in shock as the rest of Rainbow Wing joined them.
"I have trained in my release form extensively and became one with my partner. The voice of the Pokemon can be easily understood to me just as much as the voice of the humans." Okinawa answered as he petted Houndoom who enjoyed it.
"Fascinating." Brock said with a thoughtful expression.
"And where did you get that sword? Ash is right, the blade is a work of art." Kenny asked as he got a better look.
"This sword? I have this sword because the time to wield it has come." Okinawa replied as he presented the sword to them.
"What?" Drew wondered what he meant.
"As you know Kanto has suddenly been blanketed by snow and ice even thought it is Spring. And the Shadow Pokemon that infest the region only make our life worse. Yet we, who reside in Kanto do our best to survive. It is because of the sacred mountains of the Indigo Plateau have watched over us." Okinawa said as he looked to the west where the mountains of the Indigo Plateau can be seen in the distance.
"However, our mothers and protector, our most sacred mountains, have been taken over by those demons!" Okinawa exclaimed as he tightened his left fist.
"The demons took over the Indigo Plateau?" Ash exclaimed in shock as everyone had similar expressions.
"Yes. I speak of the Ancient Twin Demons, Moshirechiku and Kotanechiku. They have been imprisoned at the summits of the two largest mountains of the Indigo Plateau that separates Kanto from Johto." Okinawa explained in anger.
"There are two Ancient Demons in Kanto!" Drew exclaimed in shock.
"Just like in the story." Zoey muttered
"But they suddenly broke free one day and began their assault upon the land of Kanto. The snow storms will grow more intense, transforming Kanto into a frozen wasteland." Okinawa continued
"They're the ones behind this horrible weather?" Leona questioned as they listened on.
"Many people are now suffering because of their relentless attacks and some have even died." Okinawa revealed which got May upset.
"It was as if they're roaming the land in search of something, but they mercilessly slaughtered human or Pokemon they came across." Okinawa suspected
"They're most likely trying to find me so they can kill me." Ash thought which got his friends on edge.
"The good earth is losing its power and its soul. Without these gifts of the Legendary Pokemon, Kanto will become uninhabitable." Okinawa said as he finished explaining what's going on.
"This is getting worse by the day." Dawn stated as the girls let go of Ash.
"I must slay those wretched demons now, before it is too late!" Okinawa pledged to himself.
"Hold on! It's Ash's destiny to defeat those Demons!" May exclaimed in an angry tone.
"But the story didn't say that there wouldn't be others who would try to do so." Ash said to May holding her hand to calm her down.
"And what about the settlements and the people living in them?" Misty asked the masked warrior.
"They should be battling the cold that blasts down from the Indigo Plateau. It is only a matter of time before Kanto becomes an icy tomb." Okinawa answered as he looked towards the Indigo Plateau.
"An icy tomb?" Misty said in horror.
"Then what are you doing out here with that guardian sword? Why did you bring it out of Lavender Town?" Ash asked in anger.
"Guardian Sword?" everyone else wondered what Ash meant.
"Did I not say the time to use the sword has come? You've heard of the prophecy if salvation have you not?" Okinawa asked as he raised his sword in the air.
"Yes. It is said that there will be a great calamity to befall Kanto and it can only be saved with the sword Kutone, the guardian sword, glows silver." Ash stated answering some of the questions that were raised.
"I've never heard of this." Brock mentioned
"Me neither." Misy said as well.
"It's an old prophecy. Daitokuji-sensei told me about it when I was studying Kanto's history. I even saw a picture of the sword in an old text." Ash explained how he knew about Okinawa's sword.
"It means that when this sword glows silver, ridding Kanto of this abominable blizzard will be child's play!" Okinawa elaborated as he dropped the sword.
"The sword's going to start glowing?" Brendan asked in interest as Okinawa turned around and looked at his sword.
"Yes, but Kutone will not wake until it has tasted more demonic blood. So I will continue to slay more Shadow Pokemon wherever they may be, until Kutone lights our way to victory!" Okinawa said has he turned to face them.
'That plan has a few holes in it.' Zoey thought not convinced it will be that simple.
"It appears the blizzard has lightened a bit. I know not when the Demons will launch another terrible blizzard, but now will be your best chance to reach Lavender Town." Okinawa advised them.
"Wait a sec, Okinawa. I can't believe anyone would just let you take that sword. I mean, it was placed in Lavender Town's House of Memories for safe keeping." Ash said to Okinawa as he was dubious to believe the ones in charge of the sword would just let him have it.
"I already told you. The time to wield it has come. I will continue slaying more Shadow Pokemon until Kutone finally wakes and I will slay those two demons." Okinawa said as he and Houndoom walked back to his tent to dismantle it before they continued on their quest.
"Come on Ash. We have reach Lavender Town when the snow fall is light." Leona advised
"She's right. let's leave the hard case be for now." Drew agreed
Ash nodded as Rainbow Wing continued north to Lavender Town.
Lavender Town 5:00 PM
Ash and company finally arrived in Lavender Town as they were let in by the border patrols. In the meantime May and Dawn were not speaking to each other since they didn't forget their little fight.
"When are you two going to stop this?" Ash asked May and Dawn.
"As soon as Dawn apologizes for being so callous." May said crossing her arms not looking in Dawn's direction.
"As soon as May admits killing Shadow Pokemon isn't wrong." Dawn said doing the same thing.
"What was that?" both of them yelled as sparks came out of their eyes and clashed.
"Settle down you two! We have to find the town leader so that we can find the underground passage!" Misty exclaimed separating the two before they got into another fight.
"Humph!" May and Dawn grunted as they made some distance from each other.
"First off let's check in the Pokemon Center to warm up." Brock advised as they headed for Lavender Town's center.
When they arrived at the Pokemon Center they all separated from their Pokemon and returned them as Ash deactivated his Aura Armor.
"Sigh, what a relief." Drew said as they all sat down.
"How is everyone since we kind of got side tracked with the blizzard?" Ash asked
"I feel fine now but I don't want to think about what happened." Brock replied
"It was bad but it was either us or them." Kenny said as Brendan nodded.
"Yeah. I don't want to think what it would do if it was kept alive." Leona answered as Zoey agreed.
"I don't want to talk about it." May replied with her head down as Misty looked at her with concern while Dawn rolled her eyes.
"Are you worried about what we found out?" Dawn asked Ash.
"Yeah, It's hard to believe everything that Okinawa said is happening right now." Ash said despondently.
"Okinawa? Did you say Okinawa?" everyone turned to see an old lady with graying blond hair wearing an indigo dress walking up to them with the help of a cane.
"Yeah I did. Who are you?" Ash asked the old lady.
"Forgive my manners. My name is Agatha." Agatha introduced herself.
"Agatha? You mean the Agatha? Former member of the Kanto and Johto Elite Four!" Zoey exclaimed with stars in her eyes.
"The very same my dear." Agatha said with a smile on her face.
"It's so nice to meet you!" Zoey said as she shook her hand.
"Likewise. I wouldn't think the Chosen One's group would come here considering there's no gym in Lavender Town." Agatha admitted to them.
"We kind of got sidetracked because of all the snow." Brendan said
"By the way, you mentioned that you met Okinawa. Where did you see him?" Agatha asked them with worry in their voice.
"Not too long ago in Route 12. He's probably moved on by now." Ash answered and suspected.
"I see." Agatha said with a sad look on her face.
"It's the sword he possesses isn't?" Ash said to her
"So he told you. That is correct. The Twin Ancient Demons attacked near the north of Lavender Town a few days ago. I did my best to fend them off as Okinawa came to assist me, but they were too powerful and Okinawa had to carry me back to town to recuperate. A day later the snow fall began and the blizzards have ravaged Kanto ever since." Agatha explained
"But why did he take the sword?" Zoey wondered
"He was so distraught that he couldn't do anything to stop their rampage so in the middle of the night Okinawa snuck into the House of Memories and took Kutone. He has left vowing never to return until the Twin Demons are slain and Kanto is saved." Agatha revealed
"Wow! What a guy." Leona said in amazement.
"But he is also rash and headstrong. So I fear for his safety." Agatha said distraught.
"Don't worry Agatha. We're bound to meet him again sooner or later and we'll help him anyway way we can." Ash promised to get Agatha to feel better.
"Yeah! If the prophecy about the sword is true then it is the only way to save Kanto from the snow storm." Misty added
"But how can the sword stop all the snow and ice that's covering the entire region?" Kenny wondered
"The prophecy states that when Kutone glows silver it must be placed on the pedestal at the base of the Indigo Plateau. That will cause the two largest mountains that are actually dormant volcanoes to erupt warming the entire region." Agatha explained
"Isn't that dangerous?" May worriedly asked.
"Do not worry. The lava will flow to across none settled areas and go directly to the sea. No human or Pokemon should be in danger since they're all hunkered down in the cities and towns." Agatha said much to everyone's relief.
"That's good to hear but I doubt the Demons will let us do just that." Dawn stated
"That is correct. You must meet up with Okinawa when you reach the Indigo Plateau to ensure the sword is able to glow." Agatha agreed
"First I need to get the remaining Gym Badges. I'm planning to go to Celadon City next." Ash said
"Of course. You're here to use the underground passage. You may rest for the remainder of the day. It's obvious you all had some difficulty reaching this place." Agatha said as she left the Pokemon Center while putting on a heavy coat.
"Well that was convenient. Oh well I'm going to take a hot bath." Dawn said as she left for her room she was sharing with Zoey and Leona.
"You and me both." Leona said as she followed Dawn.
"Call me when you're done!" Zoey exclaimed as the two reached the hallway to the rooms as she most likely new Dawn and Leona would take a bath together.
"Come on May. You had the worst day of your life. A little bath would take your mind." Misty said as she led May to their rooms.
"I thought with all that's happening the girls would all share a room so other people can use the other ones?" Brendan wondered
"It's obvious since May and Dawn aren't on speaking terms right now." Drew explained
"I'll talk to Dawn later. Tell her to ease up on May." Kenny said as he left for the room he was sharing with the guys.
"I'll get some rest and a nice warm bed is paradise right now." Drew said as he followed Kenny.
"I'll get some grub. Might as well since you and May would eat half of what the center has." Brendan said to Ash as he walked to the cafeteria.
"I'll go help around. That means I get to spend time with this towns Nurse Joy!" Brock said with glee as he ran around to locate Lavender Towns Nurse Joy.
"Let's go to the House of Memories Pikachu." Ash said as he walked outside.
"(Sure thing.)" Pikachu agreed as he was on Ash's shoulder.
Dawn and Leona 5:10 PM
Dawn and Leona were in the bathroom as Dawn was in the tub filled with warm water has Leona was scrubbing herself with a loofah.
"Ha! This is the life. I don't know how you and Zoey can take how cold it is." Dawn said as she relaxed in the tub.
"We sort got use to it I guess but the coldest nights back at Snowpoint were nothing compared to this." Leona said as she was scrubbing her left arm.
"I guess. Though it seems we have a tough battle ahead of us." Dawn said as she looked up at the ceiling.
"I know. Having to kill Pokemon even though they're corrupted by the Demons was kind of hard." Leona said as she looked at Dawn.
"Don't tell me you're feeling just as bad as May Leona." Dawn said as she looked at her.
"A little but you should understand her feelings. I mean, it was obvious to the rest of us that nothing really bad happened in her life. The fact that she had to kill another life was too much for her." Leona said trying to get Dawn to understand.
"If she's too squeamish then she shouldn't have been a trainer in the first place, but I guess she had to since her dad's a Gym Leader in all." Dawn said as she submerged herself deeper in the water where her nose was just above it.
"You should apologize to her Dawn. She is the Princess of Purity after all." Leona advised getting into the tub as Dawn was getting out and grabbed a towel.
"Yeah. Maybe I should." Dawn said as she dried herself off.
'That weapon of hers can really do a number on many guys, especially Ash. No wonder she tends to wear short skirts.' Leona thought with a smirk as Dawn back was facing her.
Misty and May Same Time
Misty was washing May's back as the later was still upset.
'I know May is one size larger but they seem really big compared to mine.' Misty thought as she peered through May's shoulder with envy as she washed her back.
"Hey Misty. Do you think I'm holding everyone back?" May asked in a sad tone.
"Of coarse not May. Everyone is giving their one hundred percent for Ash." Misty answered assuredly.
"But I was hesitant to kill that Shadow Pokemon and you almost got killed because of it and it's obvious that we would have to kill more." May said as she cried a little.
"There's nothing wrong with showing mercy May. That's what separates us from the bad guys." Misty said as she hugged May from behind.
Thanks Misty." May said as she smiled a little and wiped a tear from her eye.
'They really are big.' Misty thought in annoyance.
"What really gets me is Dawn! That insensitive bi-brat!" May suddenly exclaimed as Misty let go of her in surprise.
"How dare she belittle me in feeling so badly about taking another life! It's not like I'm like her and can kill enemies without batting an eyelash!" May yelled with fire in her eyes.
"Come on May. You know that Dawn had to kill at a young age just to survive. It's not like she wanted to kill people at first. It was something that was thrust upon her." Misty said trying to explain Dawn's position.
"I know, but she had no right to say those things to me!" May exclaimed still angry.
"I think Dawn was just disappointed since she had faith in your skills that you were reluctant to use to protect us." Misty said sincerely.
"Does she really think that?" May asked in a surprised expression.
"Most likely. She is the Princess of Faith after all." Misty said with a smile.
"I guess I should apologize for putting the team in danger." May said as she went in the tub.
"I'm sure she'll understand." Misty said going in as well.
"You know, we should ask Ash if he wants to join us." May said while blushing as this got Misty head to turn red like a tomato at the thought.
House of Memories 5:15 PM
Ash and Pikachu entered the place where there are memorials of all the Pokemon that have been partners to many trainers carved on stone graves.
"This place is kind of depressing." Ash said to Pikachu as he walked further in until he spotted Agatha at an alter where an empty case is displayed on a pedestal.
"So, Okinawa took Kutone that was displayed here." Ash stated as Agatha continued to look at the empty case.
"Yes. Until now, no one has has ever even thought of the sword being taken just like that but with the Demons attacking Kanto it doesn't seem surprising at all. I just hope that Okinawa doesn't put himself in any danger because he believes he's obligated to do so since he could not properly protect me." Agatha said with sadness in her voice.
"How well do you know him?" Ash questioned the elder trainer.
"I've known him since he was born. His parents died a year later fighting in the war. I took it upon myself to raise him to be a proud and noble Pokemon Trainer just like his parents. He was like a grandson to me." Agatha explained
"Do you believe he can fulfill the prophecy?" Ash asked if she truly believed.
"I am unsure, but if it ties in with you defeating the Ancient Demons then I will have faith." Agatha said as she faced Ash.
"That's good to hear." Ash said as he smiled along with Pikachu.
"Before you head back I will show you the underground passage way." Agatha said as she pulled a lever disguised as a candle holder on the wall and the floor behind the alter slid as it revealed a ladder leading down.
"(So old fashioned.)" Pikachu rolled his eyes as he said that.
"This passage way that leads to Celadon City is much farther down and is below the one that connects Cerulean City to Vermilion City so that they wouldn't connect." Agatha explained
"I guess we'll be going beneath Saffron City again." Ash stated
Underground Passage 7:00 AM
Ash and the others spent the remainder of the day relaxing and having a hearty dinner within Lavender Towns Pokemon Center before turning in for the night.
As morning came Rainbow Wing bid their farewell to Agatha and promised to look after Okinawa when they see him as they entered the underground passage to Celadon City.
"Hey May?" Dawn called out as they were walking.
"What is it." May responded turning to her.
"I just want to apologize. I should have never chastised you. I realized that it must have been very hard on you for taking a life even if it was a Shadow Pokemon's." Dawn apologized.
"That alright. I understand that you had to kill yourself in order to protect the things you care for. So I want to apologized for endangering the team with my hesitation." May apologized as well.
Afterwards, May and Dawn both shook hands with smiles on their faces.
"It's nice to see you two patch things ups. Here's you reward for doing so." Ash said with a smile as he kissed the two briefly causing both of them to blush.
'Maybe I should do things that Ash will reward with a kiss more often.' May, Dawn, and even Misty thought
"Now let's go to Celadon City!" Ash exclaimed as everyone cheered in response.
A/N: Ash and co. are now headed towards Celadon City, May and Dawn are friends again, and the masked beast warrior Okinawa seems to play a role in the legend but how will this affect the outcome? Stay tuned and find out eventually when I finish the next chapter.
