Switch Up! A Tale of Multi-Verse Ash Ketchum!
Chapter 10: Procambarus clarkii
"All things considering… Ash's doing well" Gary thinks out loud while watching as Ash resigned Pikachu. Gary had to smile at that, that's so Ash.
But he had to wonder what the deal with Ash is. While Brock and Misty noted some surfacing differences in Ash, like his apparently newly caught Torkoal and Pikachu's new technique, Gary actually battled Ash recently and knew from just looking that his battle style changed…
No, that's wrong. It did not change, but matured in a sense. Gary could not explain it, but Ash seemed more confident while ordering his Pokemon and his tactics, while resembling his classic 'pulled out of the ass' ones, where employed at the right time.
Ash tactics seemed premeditated, like Gary liked to play. But it was not like that; Ash is not that kind of trainer.
He went with whatever he could and did the impossible.
Here Ash knew what he was going against since the beginning and acted accordingly.
It was just a hunch, but Ash was different somehow…
In the void…
"Harrison has only two more Pokemon" Unova-Ash comments as he finally decides to look forward and stand beside his compatriots. Chin held high, Unova-Ash decides to tackle whatever comes at him in the future.
"You're right, but you're still a failure" Darkrai states, barely turning to stare at the immortal "Go back to your place, I'm still thinking of something to torture you further"
Unova-Ash slowly turns around, all bravado forgotten and he sits to cry once again "There's no hope for the future…"
"On that note, I think I know your punishment" Darkrai says as he floats to the others "He's so easy to mess with"
Kalos-Ash nods grimly "A year with Iris can do that to you. My self-esteem was by the ground when I arrived to Kalos. Serena helped me with that"
"Constant Bullying is not good" Alola-Ash shudders from the memories "She called me a kid, mocked me and called me a kid and told me off…"
Sinnoh-Ash steps back from them and turn to look at the only sane person around. He turns to look at OS-Ash "What do you think will happen now?"
OS-Ash was in cloud nine with a goofy smile as in his mind the only thing that played over and over was…
'We are the champions, my friends! And we'll keep on fighting 'Till the end! We are the champions, we are the champions…!'
Sinnoh-Ash sweat drops and decides to walk away from them. As he ventures into the darkness (away from madness) he manages to catch sight of something curious.
It looked like a small hole that was undoubtedly a singularity, much like the ones that Palkia created…
Hey he knew his stuff if it involved Pokemon!
"What is this?" Sinnoh-Ash wonders as he tries to touch it.
"Wait!"
Sinnoh-Ash's hand was stopped thanks to Mew's psychic powers "What the?!"
"Don't touch that! It's an Ultra Hole!"
That caught everyone's attention, especially Alola-Ash "An Ultra Hole!?"
Alola-Ash walked there and looked at it "Definitely one" A serious expression for once on his face "Is it an Ultra Beast?" Alola-Ash turns to Darkrai and stares at him seriously, a change for those who met him recently.
"None of that" Darkrai looks at Celebi and Mew, and nods "The other legendary might want to stop us; this is not necessarily legal so Arceus might have sent someone to stop us"
"But using an Ultra Hole… it's risky" Alola-Ash looks at the hole that Celebi and Mew were closing with their powers "We don't want more Ultra Beasts coming out… I don't feel safe about it without Nebby"
"It should last until you guys have finished your job" Darkrai waves Alola-Ash's worries away "By then things will be irreversible"
"So what is an Ultra Hole?" Sinnoh-Ash asks, being the most curious about the issue.
Alola-Ash turns to look at him, frown on his face "An Ultra Hole is a portal to another dimension where the Ultra Beasts live. It can be opened by powerful Pokemon like the Legendaries"
And so Alola-Ash explained what they were, the Ultra Beasts and his role as an Ultra Guardian…
The battle kept going on meanwhile…
In the battlefield…
As Ash and Harrison got ready, the Referee called out for them to release their next Pokemon.
By now, Harrison lost four Pokemon: Kecleon, Sneasel, Steelix and Hypno; Meanwhile, Ash lost only two: Pikachu and Torkoal.
It did not look good for Harrison and he knew it.
"This will have to count. Houndoom let's do it!" Harrison calls for the Pokemon that's always beside him from his Pokeball.
The Dark Pokemon barks at Harrison in acknowledgement while it growled at Ash, knowing full well what the situation was.
"If you choose Houndoom I'll choose you, Corphish!"
The red crayfish Pokemon stood in the field and inspected the surroundings with a nod before spotting Ash and waving a pincer affectively.
"A Corphish huh?" Harrison mutters in question, not expecting another Hoenn Pokemon. This was not good as Corphish was a Water-Type. It all banked on how Ash trained this Pokemon… "Houndoom use Headbutt!"
Houndoom barks in acknowledgment and runs off to smash Corphish.
"Corphish use Harden!" Ash calmly orders and Corphish nods.
The Ruffian Pokémon's body gives a slight shine as it's body becomes tougher, tanking the Headbutt of the larger Houndoom.
"Now Bubblebeam, head on!" Ash commands to what Corphish releases bubbles at great speed and rate from its open pincers.
"Flamethrower!"
Both techniques clash and explode releasing steam all over the field. Neither trainer could see anything nor could their Pokemon.
"Be careful Corphish! Houndoom could be anywhere!" Ash warns his Pokemon.
Meanwhile Harrison smirks as he could see the advantage here "Houndoom sniff out Corphish's location and use Flamethrower!"
Houndoom nods and sniffs the area quickly locating the Ruffian Pokemon. As soon as he locked on the general area, he blew a stream of flames to the red crayfish.
Hearing the command issued by Harrison, Ash got nervous for the first time since the battle started "Corphish get away!"
It was too late as Corphish could not move in time and was hit by the Flamethrower. The only saving grace that Ash could see was that Corphish is actually a Water-Type Pokemon and thus, was resistant to Fire-Type moves.
"Corphish are you okay!?" Ash asks worriedly.
"Cor…" Corphish mutters as he gets up "Phish, Corphish!"
Harrison soon after issues the next move "Use Bite! You know where he is!"
"Corphish listen to me! Close your eyes and listen where Houndoom is coming from!"
Corphish closes its eyes and listens to his surroundings. One of the advantages of their clash was that the ground was covered in water in some places; only enough to form puddles around the field.
Thanks to that, Corphish was able to hear the Dark Pokemon coming from his right "Cor!"
"Great job Corphish! Now catch its snout with Vice Grip!"
As Houndoom came onto Corphish, the crayfish used one of its pincers and clamped its snout shut.
"Oh no, Houndoom!" Harrison shouts out in shock, not expecting that.
"Incredible! Corphish turns the table with a powerful looking Vice Grip!" The MC shouts out.
"Now beat him with Crabhammer!" Ash orders while smashing his fist downwards on his open palm.
"Cor!" Corphish's other pincer glows and is smashed into Houndoom's head "Phish!"
"Keep going, Corphish!"
"Houndoom use Counter!"
Ash's eyes widen in shock, forgetting that move "Corphish watch out!"
It was far too late as Houndoom took in the damage and threw it back twice as strong.
"Corphish!" Ash shouts in worry.
The crayfish Pokemon barely gets up, thanks to the previous Harden.
"That Corphish can take a punch!" The MC narrates to the people on the stadium and the world "Will it do what it takes to beat such a strong Pokemon as Houndoom!?"
"Corphish can you continue?" Ash asks, not wanting to force his Pokemon.
Corphish slowly turns around and nods determinedly. With that done he makes his way towards Houndoom who looks at his trainer for instructions.
"Houndoom that Corphish can barely stand, use Headbutt to finish this!"
Houndoom nods and runs in Corphish's direction.
Seeing Houndoom coming, Ash turns to warn Corphish "You can do it Corphish, do-!" But he stops as he spots white light coming from Corphish pincers.
Seeing that, he nods with a smile "Do it, Corphish!"
With Houndoom a meter away, Corphish's eyes snap open and he dodges to the side as the white glow extends forming a blade.
With his newly learned technique, Corphish cuts through Houndoom and slides to a stop behind him.
Houndoom falls to the ground unable to truly continue.
It seems that Corphish is a good actor…
"Houndoom cannot continue, Trainer send your next Pokemon!" The Referee calls out as eh raises the flag in Ash's direction.
"Would you look at that?! Corphish learned the deadly One-Hit- KO move, Guillotine!" The MC shouts out barely controlling his own excitement.
Silently, Harrison returns Houndoom and pulls out his last Pokeball…
"Ash is vastly surpassing us, but now you will turn the tides! Blaziken I choose you!"
-BREAK-
It's here! The new chapter I mean!
I guess this is as cool as it can get, Corphish kicking ass! And learning the only technique that was left in its Gen III move set, Guillotine.
I think I made it well, this battle I mean. Now if you think that because Ash has 4 Pokemon while Harrison has only one he already won, then you're severely wrong. You only have to check out what Pokemon Ash had during the Hoenn League to see where this could go horribly wrong. Corphish may have won, but he doesn't have much more fuel to be honest.
Also we see another subplot! What was that Ultra Hole in the Void? Could it mean something in the future?
Who knows, but I think I gave the people in the void some spotlight as well.
Also Gary analyzing Hoenn-Ash's battle style which leads him to be suspicious…
If his rival doesn't realize that something's wrong with Ash, then I don't know who will…
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Pikachu Vs Kecleon (X)
Pikachu Vs Sneasel (X)
Pikachu Vs Steelix
Torkoal Vs Steelix (X)
Torkoal (X) Vs Hypno
Pikachu (X) Vs Hypno (X)
Corphish Vs Houndoom (X)
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Hope you enjoyed the battle for today and that you guys will leave a nice review (or PM) if you haven't put your thoughts on Tobias' Team! Also if you feel like something's wrong with the story please PM. I mean I made Torkoal's Flamethrower 'Powerful' after an Overheat.
I admit that I was barely awake while writing that, so please do PM me. Also if you feel like discussing something (Could be the weather) then do as well!
The name of the chapter is actually the animal species that Corphish is based off, a type of Crayfish (Lobster for those who don't get it) :/
BYE!