Alright another chappie! Jumping right into Tai's first competition battle! (Or should I say Coliseum battle anyway you know what I mean) Then off to stop Gorigan! And yes I know this is the worst pun ever it's a playoff Going for broke…what can I say?
I own nothing except the stuff I made up
IX- Gorigan for broke!
"Blaze Dragon Pulse!" Tai commanded.
"Chatot use Hypervoice!" Max shouted.
"HYPPPPER VOIICCEE GOOO!" Chatot shouted, unleashing a burst of powerful sound waves.
"CHAAR!" Blaze roared, releasing the Aqua colored sphere the two attacks collided. The resulting Explosion had blown both Pokémon back despite this both looked raring to go! Blaze and Chatot having quickly gotten back into the air and their feet respectively.
"Blaze use metal claw!" Tai shouted. Blaze rushed forward and landed the hit on Chatot who managed to avoid falling. Despite being sent tumbling into the air.
"You okay Chatot?" Max asked, worriedly.
"Ready!" Chatot called back, with a nod.
"Alright use Mirror Move!" Max shouted.
"MIRROR, MIRROR!" Chatot shouted his talons out and dark silver slamming into Blaze. The slashing motions sent him flying back towards Tai. He let out a cry as he hit the ground.
"You okay?" Tai shouted Blaze got up and growled raring to go. "Great job Flamethrower!" Tai shouted. Blaze roared opening his mouth as a stream of hot flames rushed at Chatot.
"Dodge it Chatot!" Max shouted.
"It's HOT IT'S HOT!" Chatot shouted, as he dodged Blaze's attack. The little fire Pokémon had adjusted his aim but to no avail making them both growl.
Blaze glared in frustration but he was starting to get a little worn from constantly trying to hit a flying target. "Don't give up use Dragon Pulse wait until it's stopped moving!" Tai shouted.
"Char!" Blaze replied aiming and hitting Chatot when it had stopped maneuvering. The attack had knocked it down to the ground.
"Nice Follow it up with Metal claw!" Tai shouted.
"MANNNNDER!" Blaze shouted launching the attack, rushing his own claws a dark Silver he was practically on top of the bird when it got to it's feet. Max quickly countered.
"Mirror Move metal claw Chatot!" he shouted.
"THE CLLAWWW!" Chatot shouted rushing forward silvery talons out striking Blaze, as he swopped past him back into the air.
"Blaze!" Tai shouted as his Charmander hit the ground, back at Tai's feet on his stomach.
"Chrrrr." He growled getting up was a struggle but he managed to stand.
"Sweet, okay Dragon Pulse once more!" Tai shouted.
"CHARRR!" Blaze shouted launching the attack, which rushed right at Chatot.
"Hyper Voice!" Max shouted.
"HYPPER VOOICE GOOOO!" Chatot shouted nleashing the sound wave. The attacks hit but this time Blaze's Dragon Pulse broke through hitting it. Chatot suddenly found itself being pushed by the powerful attack and into the wall.
"NOT GOOD!" Chatot shouted, as he went. He groaned when he hit the wall hard.
"Chatot!" Max shouted.
"Finish it with Flamethrower!" Tai called.
"CHAAR!" Blaze stated it's fire attack rushing forward and surrounding Chatot who pulled himself from the wall causing a small fire ball that quickly burnt out. Leaving the poor bird on it's stomach swirls in it's eyes covered in burn marks.
"Owww." Chatot groaned.
"Chatot!" Max shouted.
"Chatot is unable to battle Charmander is the winner!" the Ref called, lifting up the green flag for Tai.
"In a powerful Dragon Pulse Flamethrower combo Tai takes the win. How Will Maple counter?" The Announcer asked.
"That guy is big on surnames." Rosa mused.
"Probably just thinks it sounds cooler." Ash shrugged.
"Pika." Pikachu agreed.
"Okay Growlithe I choose you!" Max shouted deciding on fighting Fire with fire.
"Grooowwlithe!" he shouted as he materalized onto the field and stared Blaze down with a slight glare. Blaze glared back with somewhat of a avengence.
"Begin!" the ref shouted, raising both flags.
"Growlithe retaliate!" Max shouted.
"Dodge it quick!" Tai commanded Blaze managed to jump away from Growlithe as it rushed him covered in dark energy. "Use Flamethrower!" Tai commanded.
"CHARR!" Blaze called unleashing it's attack, the streams of Flames rushing at Blaze.
"Growlithe intercept with your flamethrower!" Max shouted.
"GROOOWWW." Growlithe shouted unleashing its own stream of flames that collided and exploded making a smoke screen that Blaze couldn't find Growlithe in. He started snarling in frustration as he looked around hoping to see it.
"Blaze watch out!" Tai warned, when he saw a shadow taking aim at Blaze's back.
"Okay Growlithe, use retaliate!" Max shouted. And Blaze unable to tell where Growlithe was coming from till it was too late got hit hard in the back. The attack hit very hard especially since Chatot had just fainted.
"Blaze!" Tai shouted Blaze hit the ground but with effort managed to stand. "Okay good you're up Dragon Pulse!" Tai shouted.
"CHAR!" Blaze shouted unleashing the energy.
"Dodge and use strength!" Max shouted.
"Grow!" Growlithe dodged jumping cleanly over Dragon Pulse. It harmlessly hit the ground in a small explosion. Then Growlithe, glowing much like Muddy would charged at Blaze. Then landed a big hit on the Charmander who flew into the wall and was down for the count.
"Ahh Blaze!" Tai shouted.
"Charmander is unable to battle Growlithe wins!" the ref shouted lifting a Red flag for Max. Tai had to call another Pokémon, as he recalled Blaze.
"Okay Fire is weak against water...let's go Muddy!" Tai shouted throwing his pokeball.
"Mudkip!" Muddy shouted landing on the field, the battle beginning on the Ref's command.
"Use Watergun!" Tai shouted.
"MUD KIIIIP!" Muddy shouted, spraying Growlithe. The force of the attack sent him flying back into the wall. He shook off the water and growled.
"Okay use Water Pledge!" Tai shouted.
"MUD KIIP!" Muddy shouted, slamming it's paws into the ground creating geysers of water that rushed at Growlithe.
"Dodge it Growlithe!" Max shouted Growlithe who ducked and weaved, just managed to get away from the geysers of water that would've finished it. "Use Strength!" Max shouted.
"Muddy, use your strength!" Tai shouted. The two Pokémon collided hard into each other energy spilling out. The force caused them to knock each other back. And take great damage. Growlithe was panting at this point but managed to stand tall.
"Growlithe can you go on?" Max asked, worriedly.
"Growl!" it stated firmly with a nod.
"Okay use Wild Charge!" Max commanded. Growlithe roared rushing forward coated in Electricity similar to Pikachu's Volt tackle but less focused as Tai's eyes widened.
"Wild charge that's- MUDDY MOVE!" Tai yelled. But it was too late Muddy was hit with the electric attack. Electricity crackled off it's body as it was sent back towards Tai. He tried to stand but it was a struggle just to think about moving and his body was barely listening.
"Muddy you okay?" Tai asked as Muddy tried to move. But it suddenly looked like he couldn't. "What's wrong?!" Tai shouted, in fear.
"Oh no, Muddy's been paralyzed!" Rosa cried in fear.
"Vee." Eevee muttered sadly, her ears drooping.
" Not good. What if Tai panics." Ash muttered to himself.
"What does he mean?" Rosa asked Michael having heard Ash. She Didn't know what he meant due to her panicking about Gulpin.
"Remember back at the Cipher Lab. When Rio was caught and all the Shadow Pokémon attacked him at once? Tai lost focus because he didn't know how to help Rio and panicked." Michael explained.
"Stay calm…Stay Calm." Tai muttered to himself. "Use Water Pledge!" Tai shouted,
"Muudd." Muddy struggled to move he slowly pulled himself up to try and slam back down to launch the attack. But suddenly passed out trying due to fatigue.
"Muddy." Tai called before sighing.
"Mudkip is unable to battle Growlithe wins." The ref called, Tai huffed as he recalled Muddy.
"I need work." He sighed to himself. He was not doing well in this battle. He had actually considered forfeiting just then. It wouldn't matter if Max won. Rio however called to him he looked down and saw him. He gave him a nod and Tai could see he didn't want to throw in the towel just yet reinvigorating his confidence. "You ready to go?" Tai asked.
"RA!" Rio stated with a firm nod.
"Okay go Rio!" Tai shouted.
"RAAAI!" Rio shouted excitedly racing into the battle field, standing in a fighting stance glaring at Growlithe.
"Ketchum has called out his Riolu!" The Announcer stated, as Max looked over Growlithe.
"Growlithe's taken a lot of damage I'd better call it back. " Max thought. "Growlithe return!" Max called recalling the Pokemon. "Come on out Mawile!" Max commanded.
"Mawile!" it declared materalizing on the field. It's jaw snapped in the air as it stood tall looking raring to go.
"BEGIN!" the Ref shouted.
"Use Iron head!" Max shouted.
"WILE!" it shouted charging its head having a metal sheen on it. Rio growled as it came closer and closer.
"Dodge it!" Tai shouted. Rio managed to cartwheel away from the attack, just in time. He also managed to circle around behind Mawile.
"Okay use Sky uppercut!" Tai shouted, with vigor.
"Raiii!" he cried charging at his opponent. Managing to hit Mawile its head going up from the impact but she quickly recovered, by twisting herself to her feet in the air. And turning her back to Rio.
"Mawile use Ice Fang!" Max commanded.
Mawile's large jaws opened wide. Rio yelped a little in fear, as the teeth became coated in an icy blue light. Cold mist poured from it's horns as it charged biting down on Rio hard. Before sending him flying back into the ground. He managed get right back up.
"Good, you're not frozen let's show them what we're made of, with Aura Sphere!" Tai shouted Rio with a bark charged up the attack.
"WAIT! Tai, Rio, wait you can't control that attack yet!" Max shouted but the attack was launched but flew off somewhere else. The Specked boy face-palmed.
"And Riolu launches a powerful Aura spehere. Very rare but it's disappeared from the battle field!" The Announcer stated in awe. However Pikachu who had jumped to Rosa's shoulder stared with her and Michael at the now charred Ash.
"Found it." he muttered looking like he had been dragged through the dirt and back.
"Okay that didn't work...use Quick attack throw it off guard!" Tai shouted.
"RAAOF!" Rio shouted charging. He zipped around the field trying to confuse Mawile before going in for the blow.
"Counter with Iron head!" Max shouted.
"MAW!" Mawile rammed right into Rio as he came towards it knocking him back, and into the wall.
"Now use Vice Grip!" Max shouted Mawile now had a strong grip on Rio who struggled to get out.
"Rio, hang on try a Shadow Claw!" Tai shouted.
"RA!" Rio barked, getting an arm free and slashing at Mawile's head till it let go. But Rio was tired. However he managed to stay on his feet however panting.
"Great job Rio now Sky uppercut!" Tai shouted.
"RAAIIII!" Rio shouted slamming its fist into Mawile intent on sending it into the ceiling. Max however had an idea.
"Quick, grab it with Crunch!" Max shouted and before Rio could finish the move he was grabbed and thrown into the ground.
"Rio!" Tai called as he struggled to stand. He managed to get to his feet seeing Mawile had redirected itself at him.
"Now use Iron head once more!" Max shouted.
"MAWWWILE!" he shouted slamming into Rio sending him on his back and knocking him out cold.
"Oh no, Rio!" Tai cried in horror. Rio was in the crater made from Iron head swirls in his eyes and battered.
"Riolu is unable to battle, Mawile wins! The winner is Max Maple from Petalburg city." the Ref shouted.
"YEAH!" Max shouted as he and Mawile hugged Tai sighed and went over to Rio.
"You okay?" Tai asked picking him up.
"Raa." Rio replied in a small voice sad that he lost.
"Don't worry, I feel the same. But all we really wanted was to get into Cipher's base that's what really mattered." Tai muttered looking at Max wishing it had been him at least.
XD XD XD
Later all of Tai and Max's Pokémon had recovered, Muddy, Blaze and Rio sighed as did Tai. However they quickly pulled themselves together when a women in a purple rimed Cipher Peon outfit came over to Max after they talked a little Max left.
"It's time." Michael muttered, Tai nodded and recalled Muddy and Blaze. Catching up with Rosa and Ash they followed Max who was led down the path towards the building that was just outside the Coliseum it looked run down.
"There's some fridge horror for you." Tai muttered as they crept along the building while Max entered. Rosa shushed him as they entered just managing to slip into the door they watched from the side as Max walked up to the counter.
"Well, well we've got ourselves a sweet little cutie!" The receptionist said making Max a little nervous. "A nice change of pace from the muscle heads and thugs that come through here." she off handedly remarked.
"Uhhhh thanks." Max replied sweat dropping taking the pokeball. However the lady seemed to notice something was off there was something familiar. Instinctively her hands grabbed the pokeball as well causing a slight tug-o-war between them.
"You…can….let…go now!" Max stated getting nervous, sweating beads. Especially when he eyes widened in realization.
"YOU! You're one of those brats," the Peon shouted. "On lady Lovrina's black list!" she shouted managing to snatch the ball away. "I'm booting you out you little brat go Yanma!" she shouted throwing the Pokeball releasing a vicious looking Yanma. It Snarled and lunged at Max who managed to jump away.
"Let's go Growlithe!" Max shouted throwing his own Pokeball the second he landed on his feet.
"GROOWW!" it shouted landing and glaring at the Pokémon that dared threatened its master.
"Use Flamethrower!" Max shouted. Growlithe roared unleashing a stream of Flames that rushed at the Pokemon.
"Dodge it Yanmask and use Shadow Wave!" The peon shouted Yanma skillfully dodged the attack barrel rolling. And sent out a blast of shadow energy at him. The energy whipped at Growlithe as he tried to endure it.
"Hang in there Growlithe!" Max shouted.
"We've gotta help Max!" Rosa stated as they watched.
"Don't worry he can do this." Ash muttered.
"Pika!" Pikachu agreed.
"And if not that's when we'll jump in." Tai added.
"Growlithe use Flamthrower once more!" Max shouted.
"GROOO!" Growlithe shouted this time managing to hit Yanma causing a burn but the Pokémon stood tall. It glared hatefully at the two.
"Yanma use Shadow Rush!" the Peon shouted, glaring just as angrily at her opponents.
"YANNNZZZ!" it shouted ramming into Growlithe. Who howled skidding across the ground.
"Growlithe get up!" Max shouted worried Growlithe managed to do so and let out a bark.
"Why won't that stupid Pokémon stay down?! It's no match for Yanma!" the Peon snapped, in disbelief.
"We'll see about that, use Wild Charge!" Max commanded. Covered in electricity Growlithe charged and crashed into Yanma knocking him back. "Great job Growlithe follo-" The other Peon had suddenly grabbed Max from behind covering his mouth.
"Rio quick attack!" Tai shouted reacting like lightning.
"RAAAI!" Rio crashed into the peon's back releasing Max from her grasp.
"Pikachu use Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted.
"PIKAAAA CHUUUU!" he shouted zapping both the Peons. Distracted by this Yanma let it's guard down as Growlithe hit it with Flamethrower. And the Yanma who fell to the ground out cold.
"I'll get this one Snag ball go!" Michael shouted. The pokeball hitting its target turning silver and blue for a minute before signifying capture and disappearing.
"You okay Max?" Michael asked.
"Yeah I'm fine thanks to Tai and Rio." Max replied.
"Raai." Rio cooed happily.
"You're welcome." Tai replied happily.
"Look," Michael stated picking it up. "Another of Ein's file this one is titled S."
"We'll read it later lets hurry and find Gorigan." Rosa stated as the group raced up the stairs climbing as many as they could. As they did Team Rocket poked their heads out from behind the counter they had gotten so good at stealth they had hid there without the two Peons knowing.
"Well, well looks like the twerps are out for Gorigan's blood wonder why?" James muttered in intrigue.
"Isn't it obvious Jimbo they want to stop Gorigan and save Pyrite." Meowth replied simply.
"And I say we take advantage of that ." Jessie replied.
"Huh?" the two asked she merely smiled an evil grin.
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend." She replied simply.
"There's a saying like that?" James asked.
"Apparently so," Meowth replied.
POP! "Wobbuffet." He stated hand on his forehead.
XD XD XD
It took a while but soon Ash and co made it to the roof tired out from all the running. "What was that like five different floors?" Tai asked.
"Four actually if you count the ground. But it feels like more cause we ran up here." Max replied, as he hunched over to catch his breath.
"I need a glass of water." Ash huffed they caught their breaths. Reacting with a couple of yelps as they suddenly heard a large smashing and a scream.
"That's not a good sound." Tai muttered as they raced towards the small top hut on top of the building. Ash managed to pull open the door. Inside Silva on his knees covered in bruises looked up with a growl. Haxorus and Minun were a crumpled heap not too far from him he glared up at the two women. Reath and Firma from Sunset Town, with a Mantine and Remoraid that for some reason were able to fly.
"Grrr, Where's Gorigan I'm taking him down!" Silva growled, as he struggled to stand.
Reath laughed, "take him down after the beating you took?" Ferma came over with Minun Limp in her hands as she held it by the scruff of the neck.
"Do we have to take your Pokémon hostage like we did with Duking?" she asked snidely.
"You what?!" Silva screamed on shock. After he had just lost all faith in Duking and resented him for three entire weeks, he now found out the truth! And what's worse his Pokémon were in danger because of it. "MINUN!" he shouted.
"Stop!" Ash shouted as they busted in.
"Gasp Ash, Michael!" Silva yelled.
"Miiii." Minun's eyes fluttered to the sound of his trainers voice. He looked up to see that he was in trouble "MIIIIIIIINUUUN!" He shouted zapping Ferma and jumping towards Silva ready to battle.
"Grrr Mantine use Shadow rush on the rat!" she hollered Mantine growled and charged. Silva however jumped in front of Minun and took the hit and with a scream flew into the book shelf landing knocked out.
"SILVA!" Ash screamed.
"PIKA!" Pikachu shouted.
"You'll pay for that Spike I choose you!" Tai shouted throwing a pokeball,
"RAAAORRR!" Rio growled, glaring hatefully at the two.
"You wanna go too?" Tai asked.
"Raf!" Rio barked, in confirmation.
"Alright go for it!" Tai commanded.
"He used my- Ugh not important! Go Pikachu!" Ash shouted, throwing his arm in a direction to guide his partner.
"PIKAAA!" Pikachu shouted running to the sides of Rio and Spike who were growling.
"Seedot Quagsire let's go!" Michael shouted releasing, the two Shadow Pokémon, who glared at their opponents.
"Wait a minute, your those brats who interfered with us back in Sunset town." Reath growled, at the memory.
"And you're the two ugly old hags we snagged Makuhita from!" Tai shouted, "Spike use Energy ball on Remoraid. And Rio Quick attack on Mantine."
"RIIAA!" Rio slammed into Mantine with incredible speed knocking it back towards it's trainer. Just as the green energy orb rushed exploded on Remoraid's skin knocking htem back.
"Go Quagsire use Shadow Rush!" Michael commanded, following up on Tai's attack.
"QAAG!" he shouted rushing into Mantine, and knocking it into the ground.
"Pikachu use Thunder bolt!" Ash shouted.
"PIKAAA-CHUUUU!" Pikachu shouted.
"Dodge it," the two shouted. Their Two Pokemon managed to spin around the electric volts that had surged at them. They then circled around the group's heads like Sharpedo eyeing a meal.
"This doesn't make sense were not in water those two shouldn't be able to fly." Max stated as he and Rosa watched over Silva.
"I'll bet they're cheating somehow." She replied opening a Pokeball to reveal Dewa.
"Dewott!" she stated, looking ready for action.
"Dewa see if you can find anything funny around here." She told her.
"Dewott wott!" she replied beginning to sneak around, stealthily.
"Rio Shadow Claw Remoraid!" Tai shouted.
"BRAAAA!" Rio shouted plling out the shadowy claws as he got into Remoraid's face. He began slashing at Remoraid sending him flying into the ground as Rio rushed at it for one more hit, Remoraid flew out of the way regaining it's ground.
"Use Shadow wave Remoraid!" Reath shouted.
"REM!" it shouted unleashing the attack. Which surged through the room and causing a force that knocked everyone's Pokémon back. Quagsire growled having managed to stay on it's feet. It Snarled uncharacteristically for it's species while the other Pokémon got themselves back up.
"Michael it's in Hyper Mode!" Tai warned.
"Got it Quagsire snap out of it!" Michael shouted.
"Quag?" it asked looking calmer then growling when it saw Remoraid and Quagsire then growled.
"Pikachu use Volt Tackle on Mantine!" Ash commanded,
"PIPIPIPIPI-PIKPIKAPIKAPIKA KAAAAA!" he shouted launching the attack at Mantine who dodged it, Ash growled then Rosa blinked.
"No way, it just looked like while Mantine moved Pikachu was carried away by the air." She thought staring at the spot.
"That should've hit! Your cheating somehow I know it!" Tai snarled.
"I wouldn't put it past them." Michael snapped, glaring at the two.
"Well too bad! And you're a fool for not letting your Quagsire stay in Hyper mode. The Shadow Moves it knows becomes even stronger and nothing can bring it down with Reverse mode." Firma sneered.
"Why so those Pokémon can cause damage and hurt even kill people?!" Michael spat. "Those Shadow Pokémon are a danger to themselves and everyone within meters of them!" Michael snapped. "And Unlike you I care about their safety!"
"What a cry baby too bad he doesn't have the guts for beating down his opponents." Reath laughed.
"There's being a coward and then there's no honor!" Ash snapped in argument.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu growled in agreement.
"Let's show em Spike use Pin Missile!" Tai shouted.
"CHESSS PIN, PIN, PIN!" he shouted, stiffing his quills and sending a barrage of spike attacks that rushed at the two water types.
"Dodge it!" the two shouted and the Pin Missile missed entirely.
"WHAT?!" Tai growled, "I know something weird happened! Pin Missile looked like, it got caught on the wind or something."
"Yeah the same things been happening with Pikachu's electric attacks." Ash mused.
"Vuuii." Eevee agreed, angerily from beside him on Michael's shoulder.
"I've gotta plan. But I need you two to call your pokemon out of the battle." Michael replied,
"What?" Tai asked.
"You sure?" Ash asked.
"Trust me. You two don't want Pikachu, Rio and Spike anywhere near what I'm about to do." Michael replied.
"Okay." The two agreed.
"Pikachu come on back!" Ash called.
"Spike return!" Tai commanded, calling Spike to his pokeball. "You too Rio." The two pokemon looked extremely perplexed but they nodded and walked over Rio crossed his arms and pouted. "I know you don't want to quit but Mike has a plan and I've got a feeling it's pretty messy." Tai replied as they looked over, at the red head.
"Quagsire use Shadow Half!" Michael commanded.
"QUAGSIRE!" it shouted the aura striking everywhere halving the energy of him, Seedot, Mantine and Remoraid.
"What was that?!" Reath asked in shock of the move.
"I don't know but Quagsire can't move after that!" Firma stated angrily.
"SHADOW RUSH NOW!" they shouted as the two dodged.
"Quagsire return!" Michael called, the pokemon looked a little perplexed they were headed for empty air but they then saw Seedot.
"OH CRAP NO!" the two shouted when they realized what was about to happen.
"Seedot use Explosion!" Michael called.
"SEEEED!" it shouted glowing and making an explosion that hit them all with intense damage knocking them all out. It also revealed a small black device which Dewa smashed with Razor shell.
"Alright Snag balls go!" Ash shouted charging up two they landed on the two Pokémon sucking them in and capturing them the two balls disappearing in the lab.
"You think this is over?! We still have other Pokémon!" Firma shouted.
"Yes too bad you won't be using them on the twerps." Called Jessie's voice.
"What are they doing here not antagonizing us?!" Tai stated.
Jessie and James his hand free from the cast along with Meowth and Wobbuffet jumped down.
"You've asked the question few dare to ask." Jessie stated.
"So now we'll tell as is the task." James stated as a stain glass picture of three roses shattered in the back ground, red petals flew by Jessie.
"A force that strikes fear in the Hearts of the Valiant!" Jessie recited.
"Snuffing out the light to bring forth the Shadows!" James stated as blue petals flew behind him, Yellow petals flew behind Meowth.
"You'll fear us for eternity!" he stated.
"Blazing destruction across the sky Jessie!"
"Thunderous strength that quakes the earth! I am James!"
"Wisdom deeper than the sea Meowth!"
"Remember this name Team Rocket!" they shouted the R appearing behind them.
"Wobbuffet!" it shouted as Michael, Tai and Ash held up Silva on their shoulders while Max used his pokeballs to recall Haxorus and Minun.
"Like I said why are you not helping them!?" Tai asked.
"Why do you care what we do Twerp? This is a once in a life time opportunity I wouldn't waste it if I were you." Jessie replied curtly.
Ash nodded, "Good luck."
"WHAT you can't be serious we can't trust them!" Tai snapped, in shock.
"We can right now and we need to get Silva out of here." Ash replied as they moved and the battle between Firma, Reath and Team Rocket began. They had just turned to go to the stairs when Duking appeared, coming up them.
"Duking!" Michael stated, in surprise.
"Evv Vee!" Eevee yelped.
"Gasp Silva!" Duking shouted coming closer to them.
"He's hurt." Ash muttered as Silva was handed over; Silva groaned and opened his eyes.
"Duking you came," Silva smiled. "I'm so sorry about the gear and everything else. I was just so upset I couldn't think straight. It was stupid and selfish I know...And I had no idea that they had taken Plusle hostage if I had…"
"No, I'm sorry I should've never let Gorigan into the town." He replied then growled. "As long as their filthy hands are on Plusle my own hands are tied."
"We'll get Plusle and Fennekin back count on it!" Ash stated.
"Yeah that Monkey had his last laugh…or something." Tai replied, "whatever he's toast!" he added getting carried away.
"Duking get Silva out of here! He and his Pokémon need medical attention we got them back in their pokeballs." Michael instructed.
"Right good luck kids." Duking replied, picking up Silva who watched them go, racing up to the cave they saw a Sindel cross his arms and smirk.
"I watched the whole thing. I must admit that was a touching scene between Duking and his young Lieutenant. I had a point five percent of crying." Sindel replied.
"And the other percent?!" Ash snapped he didn't do the math in his head.
"It was nauseating, go Qwilfish!" he stated throwing out the pokemon that stood tall on it's spikes. It was a small orb that basically was blue and white with a face and many quills. Tai and Michael instantly recognized the aura surging around it. Michael reacted faster then Tai who had taken the opportunity to scan Qwilfish with the Pokedex.
"Qwilfish the Balloon Pokémon: Qwilfish's round body makes it a poor swimmer however it makes up for it by shooting poison quills at all sides the, the spines on its body developed from scales on it's body the posion has enough power to cause fainting
"Eevee you're on." Michael stated.
"VUII!" she growled.
"Qwilfish use Shadow Mist!" Sidel commanded.
"QWILL!" it shouted unleashing a massive amount of black mist to blind Eevee.
"Not that again!" Max growled. Eevee whimpered worrying and remembering the last time this happened her ears drooped as she looked around desperately.
"Eevee stay calm. see if you can listen for it then attack with hidden power." Michael called, calming her down. Eevee nodded then closed her eyes listening for Qwilfish for the peon to call an order she could definitely hear Qwilfish breathing somewhere but it wasn't time to attack.
"Go Qwilfish use Shadow Rush!" Sindel commanded.
"QWILL!" it growled rushing at Eevee, who quickly countered with a powerful Hidden power.
"Okay Eevee follow it up with Iron Tail!" Michael shouted, seeing their chance.
"VEE!" she shouted slamming Qwilfish into the ground.
"Is using Iron tail a good idea? I mean what if Eevee gets poisoned? Brock told me that Qwilfish have an ability known poison point." Ash asked.
"Yeah but the Pokedex says that this particular Qwilfish has Swift swim….what's that do?" Tai asked.
"Raises the user's speed in rain, but that won't help Qwilfish here." Max replied with a smirk.
"Go Qwifish use Shadow Rush!" Sindel shouted.
"QWILL!" It growled with it's aura surging like a tail behind it.
"Dodge it Eevee!" Michael shouted.
"VEE!" she stated jumping over Qwilfish's head. She landed behind it.
"Use Hidden power!" Michael shouted,
"VUIII VEE!" she shouted turning around quickly to hit her target. The orb hitting Qwilfish once more the pokemon looked exhausted at this point.
"Go Snag ball!" Michael shouted the pokeball hit it's mark and shook violently but eventually it signified capture and disappeared. Snidel took a couple steps back enough for the group to get around him.
"I'm impressed; you're Sixty-five percent stronger than that Silva boy." Snidel noted.
"And you're one hundred percent idiot." Tai retorted.
"Tai stop trying to piss them off!" Ash growled.
"Hmph he call me what he will. But you only have a twelve percent chance of stopping Gorigan." Snidel sneered.
"We'll see. There's still a chance even if it is slim." Michael replied as they rushed into the cave leaving him behind. It was a little more elaborate than Ash had expected. Lightning had been wired throughout the cave. It was a clayish red colored filled with boxes and carts. They ran down the stair case the only way to move forward in the room eventually heading towards a small hallway until a Pokémon got in front of them.
"MEDI!" it shouted.
Michael's aura reader activated. "A Shadow Pokémon!" he stated in fear. "It must be here to stop us!"
"It's Meditite!" Max stated as Rosa scanned it with Dexette.
"Meditite the Meditate Pokémon: Meditite only eats on berry per day. Enduring Hunger helps to sharpen and temper it's spirit. They train in the mountains and are able to levitate when they reach their spiritual power through Meditation. It never misses it's Yoga workouts."
"So you're the brats Cipher warned me about. You're here to take my Shadow Pokémon away." the Rider who had black leather jeans and a blue jean jacket growled at them.
"Those Pokémon are dangerous! If they don't kill themselves first, they'll end up killing you and everyone around you!" Tai argued.
"RAOU!" Rio agreed.
"Listen you'd be doing yourself and Meditite a favor if you hand it over so we can fix it." Michael replied calmly.
"Not gonna happen Meditite use Shadow Rush!" the Hunter commanded, angrily.
"MEDDII!" it shouted rushing at Rio who back-flipped out of the way.
"Rio you okay?" Tai called,
"Raff." Rio barked in response, looking back at him.
"Alright use Shadow Claw!" Tai commanded Rio ran forward at Meditite who was coming towards him slashing at Meditite doing decent damage.
"Alright super effective!" Tai cheered as Meditite managed to get back on its feet.
"Meditite use Shadow Panic!" the Rider called, the eerie purple rings hit Rio causing it to stagger around confused.
"Rio stay calm don't do anything." Tai stated quickly pulling out Rio's pokeball. "Return!" he called Rio was recalled to his pokeball he slipped it back on his belt before pulling out another.
"Okay Blaze let's go!" Tai shouted.
"CHAR!" Blaze declared looking ready to go. Glaring down the Meditite.
"Flamethrower!" Tai shouted.
"CHAAARRR!" Blaze shouted hitting Meditite with the fire burning it, it growled as he smoked from the burns.
"Alright way to go Tai!" Ash called.
"Pika!"Pikachu happily cheered.
"Blaze, follow it up with Dragon Pulse!" Tai shouted, a confident look in his eyes.
"Use Shadow Rush!" the rider shouted to counter. Meditite charged into the attack managing to destroy it with the black aura the struck Blaze who skidded on his feet glaring at the Shadow Pokémon.
"Rrr fine then use Metal Claw!" Tai shouted, not willing to give up.
"CHAAR!" Blaze shouted countering being struck with Shadow rush managing to rake Meditite with his claws.
"Alright use Shadow Half!" The Rider shouted Meditite unleashed the attack that drained Blaze's energy making it stagger.
"Blaze!" Tai called out in concern. The small Charmander was trying not to fall to a knee panting over and over.
"Ha I told you! You can't beat the power of my Shadow Pokémon!" the Rider boasted but freaked when he saw Meditite down for the count.
"Dejavu..." Tai muttered sweat dropped.
"You would've been better off with a regular Meditite. Snag ball go!" Michael shouted capturing the Pokémon it didn't resist capture the Rider crying ran off.
"He was blocking that tunnel so I'm guessing we should go this way." Rosa suggested they nodded going down the hall which lead to a another set of stairs.
"Rio come on back out!" Tai called, throwing his Pokeball into the air. It opened with a pop and the small jackal materalized in front of them.
"Rah." Rio looked around he was no longer confused and with that they continued down the path. As they made their way through the area suddenly opened up.
"I was expecting something a little less sophisticated." Tai muttered as they came to a large waterway. Much like the rest of the cave it was lit up. But large cement pathways stood tall above the water most likely to avoid flooding. Water poured out from a pipe beside them. They were on top of one of the large cement path.
"I have to agree with Tai. In fact I thought we'd find Gorigan in the building or that the cave would just be that one little one." Rosa added.
"Pyrite town is a mining town. Chances are this was an ore mine of some kind back in the day." Michael replied. "Judging by the area I'd say it was tapped out and abandoned."
"Dunsparce Shadow Wave!" shouted a female voice. The group jumped to the side and out of the way with a scream when a Shadow wave rushed at them. There was a lady with a purple Liepard skin hat and a red outfit and a black undershirt standing with the Dunsparce, who growled with a small hiss.
"That's as far as you little brats go," She stated.
Michael's aura reader activated showing that the Dunsparce was a Shadow Pokémon. "Lady, black auras around your Pokémon aren't normal! Neither is the desire to turn everything into a gooey pulp!" Tai stated as Rosa scanned Dunsparce with her pokedex.
"Dunsparce the Land Snake Pokémon: Dunsparce uses it's tail to dig maze like tunnels in Dark locations to serve as it's nest. It's small wings though not very strong can let it fly tiny distances, when spotted this Pokémon will escape backwards by furiously drilling it's tail into the ground."
"Normal huh sounds like it should be a ground type." Rosa muttered.
"Starraptor I choose you!" Ash shouted throwing Starraptor's pokeball and releasing it, into the air.
"STARRRRRRR!" he shouted sending out a small stream of flames.
"Heh that's all you got Dunsparce use Shadow Down!" the Girl commanded.
"DUN!" with a flap of it's tiny wings weird feather like down black as night hit Starraptor making it ruffle it's feathers in annoyance a couple of times.
"Now Shadow Rush!" she called. With blinding speed Dunsparce rocketed into the air hitting Starraptor with a force that caused him to rocket to the ground.
"RAAAAAAAAAA!" he screamed hitting the ground hard,
"Starraptor!" Ash cried in horror.
"Pika!" Pikachu called Starraptor struggled to get up, managed to get back into the air.
"What was that?!" Tai growled.
"Shadow Down severely drops a foes defense power. And since Shadow Type moves are super effective against normal Pokémon. Dunsparce Shadow Wave!" she called.
"Dodge it!" Ash yelled, desperately.
"Ter!" Starraptor with a flap of it's mighty wings. Just managed to soar over the Shadow wave which crashed into the nearby wall leaving a massive hole.
"Whoa." Tai muttered, in fear trembling a little.
"Alright Dunsparce use Shadow Rush once again!" the trainer shouted not willing to give in just yet.
"DUNNNN!" it growled hitting Starraptor hard.
"Starraptor Wing attack!" Ash shouted.
"STARRR-RAPTOR!" he shouted Rushing forward his wings covered in a bright light. He scored a direct hit on Dunsparce who after falling back at it's trainer's feet started to growl and roar.
"It's in Hyper mode!" Tai shouted, in alarm.
"Now we're cooking! Alright Dunsparce use Shadow Wave!" she shouted excitedly. However to her shock and horror Dunsparce turned on her and sent the attack on her knocking her over the edge.
"Go Ralts catch her with psychic!" Max shouted throwing the pokeball, it popped open reavealing his partner who landed near the edge.
"Raaaalll!" Ralts stated unleashing psychic catching her. The lady who had curled up in anticipation for the water and rocks below blinked as she found herself in cased in a blue light and lifted her up. Dunsparce Snarled and started rushing towards Ralts using it's wings to accelerate.
"Dunsparce is going after Ralts! Quick Rio quick attack!" Tai shouted his partner crashing into Dunsparce sending it flying, into the air surprised by the blindside.
"Go Makuhita use Arm thrust!" Michael shouted, throwing his own Pokeball into the air where it burst open revealing the fighting type who was ready for his air attack.
"MAKU!" it shouted slamming it's palms into Dunsparce who attacked with a Shadow Wave.
"Starraptor Brave bird!" Ash commanded. With a shrill cry Starraptor rushed forward covered in a windy blue light and crashed powerfully into Dunsparce sending it into the air.
"Rio Sky upper cut!" Tai shouted, following up on it.
"RAAA!" Rio shouted running forward and jumping. With help from Starraptor who let him use him as a stepping stone, Rio jumped at Dunsparce slamming his fist into Dunsparce who was sent flying, into the air and back into the ground.
"Go Snag ball!" Michael shouted throwing the ball and hitting it's target the ball hit the ground and shook then signified capture. When things calmed Ralts was by Max's side having done his job but he noticed that the Dunsparce's trainer was gone.
"Where'd that girl go?" Tai asked looking around.
"She ran away. I doubt she's gonna want Dunsparce back though," Rosa replied.
"Let's get going." Ash stated as they crossed a bridge to a stair case leading them up then through a tunnel where they spotted a Cipher peon.
"If you're here then we're close to Gorigan." Michael stated.
"Nice deduction but I can't let you continue on." Smarton replied holding a pokeball out. "I wouldn't be performing my duties if I did nothing personal." He stated throwing the pokeball.
"DRIFLOON!" it called, a small balloon like Pokémon with string hands, and a yellow X over it's mouth.
"Guys it's a Shadow Pokémon!" Tai stated pulling out his pokedex.
"Drifloon the Balloon Pokémon: Drifloon are said to be formed from the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp humid seasons there are unfortunate rumors surrounding this Pokémon that if a child mistaking it for a balloon holding it will vanish however this seems unlikely as the child would be able to pull them around instead."
"Drifloon Shadow rush!" Smarton commanded.
"Dodge it Pikachu!" Ash shouted.
"Pika!" Pikachu shouted jumping over the ghost type, and landing gracefully. But the two turned to face each other.
"Alright now use Iron Tail!" Ash commanded, with vigor.
"CHUUUU PIKA!" Pikachu shouted slamming Drifloon with his tail, and sending it into the wall.
"Why not use quick attack it's faster." Tai muttered.
"Normal Type moves have no effect on Ghost type like Drifloon." Michael explained.
"Pikachu use Thunder Bolt!" Ash shouted, following up on Drifloon's moment of daze.
"PIKAAAA CHUUUU!" Pikachu managed to zap Drifloon who let out a cry and glared at Pikachu electricity sizzling off it.
"Drifloon Shadow Panic!" Smarton yelled, angrily.
"DRIFFFFF" it stated waving it's stringy arms. The purple rings hitting Pikachu who instantly got confused and unleashed a massive thunderbolt.
"Pikachu!" Ash shouted,
"Ash get down!" Michael shouted, but Ash didn't move he stood there while Pikachu was unleashing electricity like crazy. He had actually gotten zapped in the midst of it.
"Ash!" Rosa, Michael and Max cried together.
"He's hurting you! You've gotta get away!" Tai cried.
"Raiiouu!" Rio called.
"I can't...Pikachu...needs me!" Ash growled through the electrictiy it stopped allowing him a reprieve. "I'm his trainer and his best friend. I have to stay by his side no matter what!" he declared as Pikachu started letting off electricity again.
"Ash..." Tai muttered in awe. Rio muttering just as awe struck.
"Pikachu! Pikachu you have to calm down!" Ash called. Over and over until finally Pikachu heard him and nodded he rested panting.
"Pika...pi..." He muttered eyes closed panting and ears drooping.
"That's right just calm down." Ash stated. "Don't worry we'll figure this out!"
"Got you covered!" Michael suddenly said surprising Ash. "Teddiursa get as close to Pikachu as you can and use Refresh!" Michael shouted throwing the pokeball.
"Ursa!" Teddiursa called as he materalized and began rushing up to Pikachu dodging attacks from Drifloon and touching his target with a soothing golden light. Within seconds Pikachu was back to normal.
"PIka!" Pikachu stated, refreshed he got back into a fighting stance Electricity crackling.
"Alright Pikachu!" Ash called, with a fist pump.
"Ash stayed in battle he didn't try to get away because of Pikachu." Tai mused in awe and admiration as Ash and Pikachu readied the next attack.
"Alright go Pikachu use Volt tackle finish it off!" Ash shouted, vigorously.
"PIPIPIPI PIKPPIKAPIKAPIKAPIKAAAA PIKAAAA!" Pikachu covered with a powerful electricity as he charged for his target quickly and slamming into Drifloon. A small explosion took place. Pikachu jumped away taking recoil damage. When the smoke cleared however Drifloon was laying on the ground out cold with swirls in his eyes. Smarton stared in shock as Michael activated his Snag machine.
"Alright go Snag ball!" Michael shouted throwing the blue and Silver Pokeball that after sucking it in the ball stood there. It still wriggled however Drifloon did not resist capture and the ball was sent to the HQ lab.
"Ack, why do I always get the feeling I've been had!" Smarton shouted before being surrounded by Rio, Pikachu and Teddiursa.
"So Fennekin and Dakim's Plusle where are they?" Rosa growled, as they surrounded him as well.
"I'll never talk!" Smarton stated.
"That's too bad Rio show him your Shadow Claw!" Tai stated.
"Rai?" Rio looked up at him worried, but Tai kneelt down.
"Don't attack him with it just show him that should scare him!" Tai assured, with a whisper.
"Raii!" Rio grinned then showed off Shadow Claw. He made them bigger than usual and even started growling trying to imitate the shadow Pokemon he had seen.
"You're Riolu's too cute to be scary." Smarton deadpanned, Tai and Rio face-faulted. They sat there in shame.
"You want to see if one of my Pokemon is scary?" Ash asked arms crossed, with a slight glare.
"Nope forget it! I've been trained to endure torture you're not finding out that Gorigan's down the steps behi- CRAP!" Smarton shouted face-palming himself he did this repeatedly while Ash and Co. took the time to go down stairs. The area they were in was another waterway but there was only one way to go. A dark tunnel that led to a metal door once that opened they entered there standing at the end was Gorigan.
"What where are all my crew?!" Gorigan stated, shocked to see a bunch of kids suddenly come in and glare him down.
"Flatter then pancakes." Tai grunted.
"We're here Plusle and Fennekin. So where are they?!" Ash snapped.
"Pika, pika!" Pikachu chimed in.
"Vui Vee!" Eevee agreed.
"So you brats fought through my whole crew and infiltrated the Pyrite Cave. Flattened my crew and are here to help Duking? And all the while your rubbing my good name in the dirt?!" Gorigan deduced.
"What good name?! You're a criminal now let Plusle and Fennekin go!" Rosa growled.
"We're not leaving without them or you running out of town! So you might as well hand them over and pack up!" Max agreed.
"Good I wasn't about to let you leave! Orders are you brats take a dirt nap if any of us see you! Primeape Hypno help me out!" Gorigan shouted throwing Pokeballs.
"Hypno…" it growled staring hungrily at them as it appeared.
"PRRIIMMEE!" the two pokemon glared at the two as Michael Aura reader activated and Tai backed away a little.
"Shadow Pokemon." They stated together fearfully.
"And really strong ones too! You're gonna regret taking me on." Gorgian smirked crossing his arms.
"We'll see about that Infernape I choose you!" Ash shouted throwing a Pokeball releasing his Pokémon.
"Get em Ralts!" Max shouted, throwing his partner's pokeball,
"Ralts!"
"INFERNNN!"
"Seedot, Quagsire help me out!" Michael shouted, throwing his own Pokeballs.
"Dewa, Sharda you're on!" Rosa shouted, throwing hers.
"Blaze Muddy let's go!" Tai commanded, throwing his own. All the Pokémon appeared with their respective cries.
"Hmph get out as many Pokémon as you want! You can't win because I've got something that will blow you away! Hypno and Primate Shadow Storm!" Gorigan declared.
"HYPP/PRIIMMEEAAA!" the eyes of the two Pokémon glowed and with the wave of Hypno's hand and a punch to the ground from Primeape two large purple twisters charged towards the opposing Pokémon capturing them and spinning them around! Faster and faster thrashing them in the cruel wings.
"Guys!" Tai shouted as the attack took its toll slamming them back into the ground The Pokemon groaned pulling themselves back up. However Blaze and Muddy were already out. "Oh no Blaze, Muddy, return!" Tai shouted calling them back to their pokeballs before sighing. "Guys I'm sorry." He muttered eyes watering.
The group looked back at Tai in shock before glancing back at a laughing Gorigan, "What I tell ya?" Gorigan sneered.
"This isn't over yet Infernape Mach Punch!" Ash shouted, angrily.
"INFERRNNN!" with blinding speed landed powerful Punches on both Hypno and Primeape doing more damage on the latter.
"Quagsire use use Shadow Blitz on Primape!" Michael shouted. "And Seedot use Shadow ball!"
Quagsire rammed into Primape with the shadowy attack. while Seedot struck Hypno with a inky black and shadowy ball right in the gut. It groaned as it staggered back a little from the Super Effective hit.
"Sharda Ominous Wind, Dewa Hydro cannon!" Rosa commanded. Dewa summoned up a ball of stormy water and launched it at Primeape while Sharda let out a shrill cry summoning a black wind that whipped towards Hypno.
"Use Shadow Storm to block!" Gorigan shouted, the two attacks were launched not only did they block the attacks but knocked the two Pokémon into Infernape slamming, them into the wall.
"Infernape!" Ash cried in worry.
"Sharda, Dewa!" Rosa cried, the two Pokémon struggled to get up while Hypno and Primape attacked once more.
"Hypno Shadow Down! Then Primape follow it up with Shadow Rush!" Hypno quickly struck Sharda and Dewa with the dark feathery attack. with that done the two were at the mercy of the Shadow Rush Primape was going to deliver.
"Dodge it!" Rosa shouted. With the timing just right the two Pokemon managed to evade the attack gracefully.
"Sharda use Ominous Wind. Dewa Aqua jet! Both of you do the attacks like in the Nimbasa contest!" Rosa shouted. The two Pokémon like clock-work unleashed their attacks Sharda used Ominous wind while Dewa spun around in the attack's center with aqua jet. The Ominous Wind ended up dying the water a dark purple with glowing blue foam she suddenly charged at the two Pokémon and slammed it into them. It exploded with a burst of blackish blue aura. The force sent them in the ground the Ominous wind unwounded and struck the two sending them back.
"YAY!" Tai shouted, jumping up and down.
"Way to go you guys!" Ash cheered.
"PIKA!" Pikachu called happily.
"Okay Dewa use Icy wind. And Sharda Ominous wind on Hypno!" Rosa called feeling Confident. Sharda unleashed the black wind like before. Dewa this time however unleashed a small thin blizzard sparkling blue that whipped towards it's targets. The two unleashed the attacks rushed forward at their targets. The Icy wind hit both slowing them down. while Hypno got a full force blow of ominous wind!
"Enough Hypno use Shadow storm to trap them then Primape use Shadow rush!" Gorigan yelled, angrily a vein appearing on his head as he jumped up and down.
"HYPNO!" Hypno unleashed the attack trapping the two Pokémon within. Primeape dove in glowing purple there was an explosion with in. And within minutes Dewa and Sharda were sent flying outside the storm into the ground knocked out.
"Oh no!" Rosa cried, rushing over to them and helping them sit up.
"Ralts use Shadow Sneak!" Max commanded, Ralts's eyes lit for a second a dark aura going around him as his shadow rushed out and struck both Pokémon from behind.
"Shadow Sneak?" Ash asked,
"A Ghost type move the users shadow attacks you from behind. Seedot Shadow Ball, Quagsire use Shadow Rush!" Michael shouted.
"SEEEDOT!" it shouted launching a Shadow ball at Hypno hitting it in the face. It groaned while Qaugsire rammed into Primeape. The force of the Shadowy tackle knocked it into the wall.
"QUUAAAG!" it shouted the aura turning red. It roared angrily.
"Quagsire!" Michael called calming it out of hyper mode.
Gorigan smirked. "You calling it out now you kids won't stand against us if you're not even going to use Hyper mode!"
Infernape Flamethrower!" Ash shouted, in defiant response.
"InnnferrrnAAAPPPPE!" it shouted launching the intense hot stream of Fire.
"Block it Primeape!" Gorigan shouted.
"Prime, Prime, prime, prime!" Primeape managed to punch down the fire and charged at them.
"Flare Blitz!" Ash shouted,
"APPPPE!" Infernape charged covered in intense blue flames ramming Primeape knocking it back. Both Pokemon suffered damage. Primeape, who growled forced itself to it's feet asTai instantly saw the red aura around it.
"Infernape look out!" he shouted,
"PRIIIMMEE!" Primape began to beat on Infernape until the fire type could barely stand. Suddenly He roared with a mighty roar as if going into a Hyper mode of it's own. The fire on it's head became an intense stream of Fire as it roared.
"It's Blaze!" Ash muttered. Infernape's trainer looked back at him and nodded. It's eyes were large and red with tiny black pupils yet it was still in perfect control.
"Infernape use Flame thrower and spin!" Ash commanded.
"INNFERRRRNNNNN!" he screeched spinning rapidly as he jumped into the air and brought down a massive firey tornado surrounding the two and burning both Hypno and Primeape.
"Whoa...that power...I didn't know a Desperation ability could produce results like this..." Michael muttered.
"Infernape's one of a kind do it Ash!" Tai shouted.
"Alright Infernape use Flare Blitz!" Ash shouted. "We've gotta finish this now!"
Infernape let out a chattering shriek as it rushed forward with an avengeful force. Gorigan not wanting to be deterred snarled. "You think that'll beat me!? Both of you counter with Shadow Rush!"
"HYPPP/PRIIIIIIIMMEEAAPPPE!" covered in their now red aura they rushed at Primeape. For a while it was blue fire clashing with red Malice in the air over and over. Each trying to flatten the other. Infernape at once point rammed them both into the wall causing it to break down and show the water way outside. With Equale retaliation the two tackled it pushing it towards the other end of the room. Infernape wouldn't go down however he pushed back just as hard until the force of their ramming attacks caused an explosion. All three hit the ground with great force. With a struggle Hypno and Primeape pulled themselves to their feet. Infernape laid there exhausted and battered.
"Infernape return!" Ash shouted, recalling him. "You were great." He sighed sadly at the pokeball.
"It's okay Ash we got them worn down like we wanted to." Rosa assured.
"Yeah you did." Tai muttered under his breath angry with himself.
"Ralts use Psychic!" Max shouted, not wanting to let Infernape's hard work go to waste.
"RALLL!" the two pokemon had been picked up and slammed into the wall.
"Quagsire gained a new move! GIGA IMPACT!" Michael shouted, he shouted holding his PDA.
'QUAAAG!" the dual type charged hitting Hypno in the gut hard. Causing Hypno to fly off it's head and making it skid back. The two Pokémon began to become more aggressive and Tai saw this.
"Uh oh." He yelped.
"Alright no more Monkeying around Double Shadow Storm" Gorigan shouted, angrily.
The Shadow Storms that came were a much darker even blood red than before. And struck the three Pokémon hard they landed on the ground with a slam.
"Veee!" Eevee cried out to them.
"What do we do?" Max asked,
Michael glanced over. "I have an idea. The pokemon are still standing but not for long we need to make the next move count."
"What do you have in mind?" Max asked keeping his voice low.
"I need you to have Ralts throw Seedot right at them. Then he'll use explosion then Quagsire and Ralts can hit them with a Shadow Sneak Giga impact combo."
"You think that will Work?" Ash asked.
"It's worth a shot." Michael muttered.
"You giving up?" Gorigan asked.
"Never!" the kids shouted together.
"Go Ralts use Pyschic!" Max shouted.
"RALLLL!" he shouted Gorigan grinned but it soon faded when he saw it used on Seedot.
"WHAT THE?!" he shouted. Seedot was flung right at Hypno and Primeape who were just as shocked.
"Seedot explosion!" Michael shouted.
"SEEEEEEEE!" Seedot shouted unleashing the powerful explosion hitting the Pokémon hard. They were sent into the air. When the smoke cleared Seedot was knocked out.
"Seedot return!" Michael shouted, calling it back to it's pokeball.
"Ralts Shadow sneak!" Max shouted.
"Go Quagsire use Giga Impact!" Michael shouted just as they planned.
The two pokemon launched their attack's Ralts had hit sending them back into the ground. While Quagsire was charging at them. It caused severe damage and they hadn't recovered when Quagsire rushed into them hitting them hard knocking them out.
Ash and Michael each readied a Snag ball. "SNAG BALL GO!" they shouted together. The two Pokémon had been absorbed into the Pokeballs they had become their respective blue silver/ Red black colors. Shaking viciously before signifying capture the group cheered as Gorigan's jaw hit the dirt.
"GRRRR!" Gorigan growled getting the kids to glare him down. "You brats aren't gonna get away with this! No ifs ands or buts! I'll blow this cave with all of you in it!" he growled reaching for a device when a screen nearby flickered to life showing a shadowy figure.
"Gorigan that's quite enough accept that you've lost!" Called the figure.
"Sir…..but…." Gorigan stuttered, stepping back a little from the button he was reaching for.
"Cipher's boss!" Tai shouted.
"Perceptive aren't you?" The Figure asked. "Gorigan there is nothing in Pyrite now. I suggest you leave before these brats find a way to subdue you where you'll most likely end up in prison. And as for all of you I applaud your efforts. But sadly you're out of your league. Your efforts will not stop the Shadow Pokemon plan." And with that the screen went off and Gorigan glared.
"You haven't seen the last of me! Fight all you want our plan is out of your reach!" Gorigan stated as he disappeared through a hidden door.
"That was Cipher's boss." Rosa muttered as Max and Michael recalled their pokemon.
"You Did great Ralts take a nice long rest." Max complimented.
"You too Quagsire." Michael replied.
"Ash, Michael, Tai!" came Duking's voice the group turned to see Silva and Duking with Haxorus and Minun coming into the cave.
"Duking and Silva!" Ash stated,
"Hey you sure you should be running around?" Tai asked Silva.
"I'm just banged up little that's all." He assured.
"Where 's Plusle and Fennekin?" Duking asked.
There was the sound of crying Rosa instantly turned to the sound. "That was Fennekin, Go Masque air slash on the door!" Rosa shouted.
Masque appeared in a light and with a cry hit the door with a powerful air slash. Smashing it open inside the second cave was a cage where Plusle who unlike Jovi's Plusle had a darker red almost crimson ears tail and cheeks. And Fennekin who had stopped crying and cheered when it saw Rosa.
"Pikachu use Iron tail on the lock!" Ash stated.
"Pika Chuuuuu pika!" with a powerful smack the lock went flying off. Plusle jumped into Duking's arms while Fennekin jumped into Rosa's.
"You're okay!" Rosa stated hugging her tightly.
"Feeen" Fennekin cooed, nuzzling her.
"Plusle are you alright?" Duking asked scratching his ears.
"Pala." He replied hearing his stomach growl then sweat-dropped. Duking merely laughed.
"Hungry from relief huh?" Duking stated, happily.
Minun jumped from Silva's shoulder and started to play with Plusle happy to see each other again. "I should've known something was wrong when you said you gave Plusle to another trainer. You'd would've never done that." Silva muttered.
"Minun mi mi!" Minun agreed in agreement.
"I don't know what to say." Silva muttered his head hanging down.
"Don't worry we're all unharmed. Everyone in the Hospital and Pokémon center are safe, that's good enough. What's more Gorigan has been driven out of town. Things will eventually return to normal here." Duking Assured as he let Plusle climb onto his shoulder.
"Maybe you clean Pryite a little bit?" Tai suggested only for Ash to elbow him.
"Ow what Pyrite, needs cleaning" Tai complained Ash merely huffed.
Duking and Sliva merely laughed in response as did Michael. "Let's get out of this moldy cave." Michael stated in agreement. As they left Tai huffed, almost ashamed.
"What?" Ash asked.
"I stink." He muttered.
"At…." Ash asked not getting it.
"Being a trainer, Muddy and Blaze didn't even last two seconds against Gorigan's Pokémon." Tai whined.
"Tai you don't stink trust me I would know." Ash replied thinking back to his earliest days as a Pokémon trainer for about two seconds. "You're just not inexperienced that's all."
"Yeah and I did tell Raichu if Hitmontop wasn't a Shadow Pokémon he would've won. Wonder how well they would've faired if Gorigan didn't have any Shadow Pokémon." Tai mused.
"There you go! Don't worry you're a big help. And not just because you helped us find the Shadow Pokémon before Michael got the Aura reader." Ash assured.
"Yeah too bad I got replaced by it." Tai joked.
E-H E-H E-H
The group soon gathered around Duking's office, Marcia and her siblings were happily playing with Haxorus, Plusle and Minun. "Thank you kids Gorigan's been driven out of town. Michael I'd like to have your PDA number." Duking stated.
"Okay." Michael replied as they sent each other the numbers Michael placed his PDA away for later when he received Duking's number.
"I intend to investigate the group Gorgian was affiliated with. This Cipher as you call them." Duking stated.
"Right if we learn anything you guys will be the first to know." Silva added.
"And the disc." Michael asked.
"Yeah we couldn't crack it sorry. We did however-" Silva started when.
"LOOOOK OUUUT!" shouted Johnson who crashed into Ash blowing him over. He instantly grabbed Ash by the collar of his vest and started shaking him. "Chief, Chief big news, Gorigan has been driven out of Pyrite!"
"I know this Johnson and I'm over here." Sherles stated the younger cop looked over to see Sherles and grinned.
"Ha ha Chief your such a kidder I knew that already!" Johnson stated letting Ash fall.
"This better not keep happening." Ash groaned almost out cold.
"So Sherles how's that disc Michael showed you coming along?" Silva asked.
"It's too encrypted to crack. However my advice to you would be to seek out the Coral reef station in Coral city. Their top reporter is a computer wiz." Sherles replied,
"Then I guess it's off to Coral city." Michael stated.
"Before you go kids. Tomorrow I'd like to show you a few special places I found as thanks." Duking stated catching their attention.
"Huh Special places?" Ash asked.
"What are they?" Max asked.
"You'll find out tomorrow." Duking replied. Michael out of the whole group wasn't interested he wanted to stop Cipher as soon as possible. Though something did keep bugging him.
"Where's Tai?" he asked.
"Vee, Vee?" Eevee glanced around but didn't see him.
"Getting some training done he also said something about a theory he wanted to test." Ash replied.
With Tai….
"Okay Rio Aura Sphere!" Tai shouted,
"Raa RAAF!" Rio launched the attack and it went forward Tai grinned.
"HA! I was right as long as Ash isn't around Aura Sphere is-" BAM! Right in the face and Tai looked like he had been blown up. "Going after me ehhhh." And with that Tai fell over as his Pokémon gathered around him.
With Ash and the others….
"Well I hope he gets back soon it's dangerous to be in Pyrite town at night." Silva replied as Fennekin rubbed against Rosa's leg.
"Huh what is it little one?" she asked kneeling down to talk to it.
"I think Fennekin wants to go with you." Duking stated.
"Huh?" Rosa asked.
"Yeah take it Rosa. That Fennekin doesn't have a home it's been roaming around for a few days now. I think it'll be a lot happier with you." Silva agreed.
"Really? Yes, yes, yes a thousand times YES!" she cheered as she hugged Fennekin tightly.
Tai came back. "My theory was dud." He deadpanned.
E-H E-H E-H
Gorigan grumbling to himself walked down the hallway. Next time he saw Gonzap they'd have to use a shovel to find the body. However he saw Lovrina holding an apple to eat smirking at him.
"So I heard you got bested by the Teen Titans." She replied slyly Gorigan snatched the apple from her. "HEY!" she yelled but to no avail. Gorigan took a huge bite out of it reducing it to a quarter of it's size covered in his slime and slapped the apple back in her hands. She grimaced at the slime as he walked off. "I HATE YOU!" she whined as Nascour watched from the Shadows.
"Another one bites the dust. No matter, the children's efforts will hit the fan once my plan hits it fruition."
Growlithe can learn Wild Charge through TM 93, Quagsire learns Giga Impact via TM 68 Ralts gets Shadow Sneak as an egg move okay sorry this took a while I had a busy week as to where our favorite seventies baddie is you'll find out very soon don't worry same with Ein alsoI cut out non Shadow Pokemon battles for the sake of pacing and looking at the word count that was the right thing to do also anyone else notice that since the Diamond and Pearl Saga of the anime Ash is always the one people crash into I can totally see Johnson doing that to him if they had done a real Orre saga in the anime regardless why is that do you think oh well…
READ AND REVIEW!