Well, I'm just gonna say that Ash is in a predicament in this chapter. Anime fact: Ash lost to the following gym leaders in the entire anime series so far...

Brock (Rock-type, lost twice, also the first gym), Lt. Surge (Electric), Whitney (Normal), Clair (Dragon, The match was cancelled mid-battle), Brawly (Fighting), Roark (Rock again), Lenora (Normal again, and in Unova, seriously!), Viola (Bug, the first gym again!), and Wulfric (Ice).

But besides that, enjoy reading this chapter, and please leave a like/follow and a review about your thoughts and feelings on this story.

Also my friend, ArcanetheGreat changed his name to Omega Gamer 1 and is starting a new Pokemon story, a Pokemon Origins story! He's also added a character named Leon, but only Generation 1 Pokemon appear in the story, so it's a very different Leon.
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Chapter Ten / Ash

"Alright, let the battle begin!" Forrest declared.

"Alright, Caterpie, let's go!" came Ash.

"Go, Geodude!"

Ash's Caterpie and Forrest's Geodude were on the battlefield. The battle has started.

"Geodude, use Rollout!"

"Ash, can you please come out of the bathroom and talk to us?" Delia called to her son, worried.

Ash sat in his apartment's restroom, alone. Out of all the kids that battled Forrest, he was the only one who lost. He had no particular strategy, just Pikachu and Caterpie, the latter of which evolved into Metapod mid-battle. He needed to take deep breaths. He decided what he was going to do. He just needed to catch a Pokemon who could help him defeat the gym. But where to look...?

"Ash, we're here for you, just come on out." David said in reassurance.

"Okay, Dad. I'm coming."

Ash opened the door.
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Chapter Ten / Leon

The teens had two separate apartment rooms from the Ketchums. Mikhail, who beat Forrest with just Slowpoke, was now petting the Pokemon, now excited to have it on his team. Meanwhile, Gina was chatting with Rane, leaving Leon to himself. He bought vitamins for Riolu, hoping to increase his happiness. Leon learned from Trainers' school that if Riolu leveled up with high happiness during the daytime, he would evolve into Lucario! Leon and Riolu agreed that this is what they would be doing until that happened.

"So, guys," Rane spoke up. "After Ash beats the gym here, where to next?"

Gina raised her hand.

"The next closest town would be Cerulean City. There, a Water-type gym leader named Misty awaits."

"I guess I won't be using Torchic there." Leon grimaced. His face brightened up quickly afterwards. "But maybe Riolu could evolve there!"

"We'll have to travel through Mt. Moon to get there, however." Gina brought up.

"What's that?"

"It's a place where many Rock types run rampant." Rane answered. "But that's what makes it a good place to catch a Pokemon!"

Mikhail returned Slowpoke to his Heal Ball -He found a way to change a Pokemon's poke ball- and stood up.

"I've heard tell that many fossils and stone can be found within its depths."

"Really!?" Leon said, excited. He wanted to add a fossil Pokemon to his team so badly.

"Of course. But there's one issue: The bus."

Leon nodded. Mt. Moon didn't have a built-in highway, so they couldn't just drive through it. He hated to admit it, but he'd have to face several million bat Pokemon to get through.

"Alright. I'm game."
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Chapter Ten / Ash

Ash was training his Metapod to fight a female Nidoran on on Route 3. But he was also on the lookout for an especially rare Pokemon...

"Okay Metapod, use String Shot!"

Metapod spat a yard of string at the wild Nidoran, tying it up and lowering its speed. Nidoran however, ignore it and used Scratch on Metapod!

"Hang in there, Metapod! Use Tackle!"

Metapod rammed into Nidoran, who then used Poison Sting.

"Now, protect yourself with Harden!"

Metapod's shell hardened, increasing its defense. But Nidoran ignored that too, using Scratch!

"Grrr..."

But out of nowhere, another Trainer tossed a poke ball at the Poison-type Pokemon! After it shook for a few seconds...

Click!

The female Nidoran was caught! Surprised, Ash and Metapod turned to see the trainer who caught the Pokemon.

"Long time, no see, Ash!" greeted Gary, Ash's cousin. Red and Blue had a brother named Yellow, who caught a Pikachu for his journey. Gary was Yellow's son.

"Gary?" Ash said, surprised. "Where did you come from?"

"I just beat Pewter City's gym leader, and now I'm travelling to Cerulean City! Wanna come?"

"Well, I'd like to, but I need to try and beat Forrest first."

"Let me guess... You lost, Ash?"

Ash nodded.

"Well, I greeted your parents back at Pewter. You don''t mind if I tag along for a while, do you?"

"Not at all! All I need to do is catch a new Pokemon to fight the gym leader."

Ash felt a sharp pain at his foot!

"Ow, ow ow! What is-"

A wild Krabby appeared! Gary took the initiative.

"Go, Wartortle!" Gary yelled, sending out the evolved form of Squirtle!

"Go, Metapod!" Ash countered.

Frightened, Krabby scurried off.

"Hey, wait!" both the trainers screamed, chasing after the strong, water type Pokemon!
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Chapter Ten / Rane

"Where are Jessica, Caleb, and Ashley?" Rane asked David, confused. She and Leon were hanging out at the Pewter City Gym with Forrest. Mikhail and Gina were training on Route 3, already knowing the news.

"I don't know." David replied. "But they couldn't have just left Pewter City unless they left to train on Route 3."

Ash and Gary barged in.

"Dad! I caught a Krabby!" Ash yelled.
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Chapter Ten / Ash

"Hey Ash, wanna have a rematch?" called Forrest, chilling with his Geodude in the ring.

"You bet!" Ash retorted valiantly.

Ash walked down into the ring, and to the opposite side of where Forrest stayed, who kept Geodude out as his first Pokemon.

"Go, Krabby!" Ash shouted, sending out the bland, yet strong Water-type Pokemon.

The rematch has begun.

"Geodude, use Rock Polish!" said Forrest.

Geodude spun rapidly, increasing his speed.

"Krabby, use Bubble!"

Krabby spat a slow-moving bubble towards Geodude. He dodged it with ease.

"Really, Ash? Is that the best you can-"

"Ice Punch, go!"

Krabby came straight for Geodude, punching him with frozen power! It was super-effective, and Geodude was sent flying into Forrest's arms, unconscious.

"Alright! Amazing job, Krabby!"

Krabby did its own kind of dance.

"Impressive, Ash." Forrest stated. "I've gotta say, I did not expect your Krabby to know Ice Punch."

"Actually, I found an Ice Punch TM on him."

"But still, it came as a surprise to me!"

Forrest returned Geodude to his poke ball.

"Go, Onix!"

Oh no. Forrest's second pokemon was a Rock-Ground type, snake Pokemon, similar to the one they encountered on Route 1...

"I found it on Route 1; it has a slick moveset and phenomenal defense!"

Oh dear. Well apparently that's the problem Ash must face now. He couldn't afford for Krabby to lose. He worked too hard to lose to Forrest now.

"Okay Krabby, let's take him out!"

Krabby cheered. Ash wasn't going to lose, he just couldn't.

"Use Bubble!"

As Krabby spat a bubble stream towards Onix, Forrest had a trick up his sleeve.

"Onix, use Bide!"

Onix created a glowing, crimson aura. He was storing energy to use for a devastating counterattack! The bubble still hit Onix though.

"Use Bubble again, Krabby! We can't let Onix use Bide!"

Krabby spat another group of bubbles at Onix, dealing quadruple-effective damage. However, Onix still persisted.

"Use Ice Punch!"

But by that time, Onix unleashed his power, he and Krabby collided right with each other! When the dust settled, both Pokemon had fainted.

"Krabby!" Ash screamed, running over to his new Pokemon.

Krabby fainted, but he appreciated the friendship he had with Ash.

"You did great, Krabby. Take a good rest."

Ash returned Krabby to his poke ball, as Forrest did with Onix. The battle was over, and Ash was the victor! His friends cheered for him from the entrance. FOrrest walked up to Ash, clutching something in his right hand.

"You battled amazingly, Ash. Here! Take this Boulder Badge as proof of your success at this gym!"

Forrest handed the badge to Ash. He couldn't believe his eyes. He beat the Pewter City Gym!
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Chapter Ten / David

David hugged Ashley, Jessica, and Caleb. They were leaving to travelling on their own journey. Granted, Ashley and Jessica weren't on the best terms, but they tolerated each other.

"Take care!" David said. "I'll see you guys at the Pokemon League!"

The three trainers waved goodbye, bidding farewell to Mr. Ketchum. The next time he'd see those kids, they would be much stronger trainers.
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That's it for Chapter Ten! I'm sorry it took forever to submit a brand new chapter, but I was quite busy playing Pokemon Fire Red, and Pokemon Platinum. I'll try not to take forever with chapters.

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