Sorry for being a few days late with the chapter, but it's after a few minor adjustments it's here.
Dante sat on the sidelines observing the battle between Jewel's hedgehog Pokémon, Sparclie, and Carter's star-like Pokémon, Solking. A true back and forth indeed. However, it seemed as if Dante was the only spectator not entertained by battle. Frankly, he saw the battle being poorly executed and the overall strength of both Pokémon comical at best. He momentarily looked at Basvixen's Poké Ball and then looked back at the battle
"With you alone I could win every battle," Dante thought. "However, when I unlock your true form, there's no telling I could do. I can already sense your endless amount of strength begging to be released once more. The question is no longer if, but when."
(With Ash)
Ash had fallen asleep next to Charizard's bed. It had been an eventful day that started with Ash experiencing his first hangover and led to his Charizard receiving the most vicious beating of its life. While Charizard's injuries were not life-threatening, the road to recovery would be a long process. However, the idea of Charizard eventually regaining its strength and passion was all Ash needed to make it through the night with optimistic dreams.
Ash awoke in the early morning with a smile on his face. A smile that quickly disappear when he saw Charizard hooked up to machines. The guilt that Ash had felt the previous day arose once again. At that moment Ash's attention turned to the doctor who had just walked into the room.
"Hello Mr. Ketchum, I'm d
Doctor Edwards. How are you feeling?" Dr. Edwards asked.
"Fine I guess, but I'm more concerned with how Charizard is feeling." Ash confessed.
"Then you'll be glad to know that after further examination of Charizard's injuries, we've concluded that Charizard will definitely make a full recovery in a relatively short period of time. Five to six weeks to be more exact." Dr. Edwards informed.
"Are you serious?" A surprised Ash asked.
"I'm completely serious. The treatments we have available are second to none in the universe and we pride ourselves on making the road to recovery as easy and quick as possible."
Joy and relief instantly filled Ash's body. He instinctively wanted to hug Charizard but restrained himself when he saw the large amounts of tubes and machinery hooked up to his Pokémon.
"Since we have everything under control here, I recommend you go out to the city and continue living your life. I promise you we will have your Charizard good to go sooner than later." Dr. Edwards commented.
"Okay, I have full faith in you doctor and please notify me if Charizard's condition changes." Ash stated.
"Will do Mr. Ketchum." Dr. Edwards responded.
After Ash had left the hospital, he took a moment to ponder over what he should do next. However, only one thought actually came to mind.
"Pikachu!" Ash thought. "I left Pikachu sleeping at home yesterday and still haven't returned. Something tells me he won't be so happy when he see's me. I'll have to bring him something so that he won't be overly livid when I arrive. Now the question becomes, what should I get him?"
Ash didn't have to think about this question too long.
"Food!" Ash instantly thought.
Ash was quick to scan his area for any restaurants or food stands, but he saw no such thing around his current location.
"They have to have food somewhere over here." Ash said to himself.
At that moment, Ash noticed a small, pale boy wearing a black robe pass by with a basket filled of fruits, vegetables, and frozen meat.
"Excuse me," Ash said. "Would you mind telling me where you bought that food?"
Instead of answering, the boy took off sprinting and left Ash dumbstruck. After taking a moment to comprehend what just happened, Ash noticed the boy had dropped a golden amulet. Ash picked up the amulet and ran after the boy.
"I'll just give him his amulet back, grab some quick food for Pikachu, and then head back home." Ash thought.
Ash followed the boy's path, but had a difficult time catching up due to the masses of bodies walking the streets. Just as Ash was about to give up and simply hand over the amulet to the police, he saw a small figure run through the street and was headed towards an alley. Ash had to assume this was that same boy.
"Hey kid stop." Ash called out.
The boy once again turned to runaway, but found that the alley was a dead end.
"Please don't hurt me!" The boy cried.
"I'm not going to hurt you." Ash proclaimed.
The boy continued to cringe in fear however. He believed none of Ash's words and still expected a harsh form of punishment.
"You dropped this," Ash claimed as he held out the amulet. "It looked valuable, I thought you would want it back."
The boy stopped cringing and began examining the amulet. He hadn't even realized he dropped the amulet until that moment. He slowly grabbed the amulet from Ash's hand and inspected it.
"Thank you so much. I don't know what I would've done had you not brought it to me."
"Your welcome, but may I ask why you ran away and thought I was going to hurt you?"
"Well, most people would turn punish me for violating territorial boundaries." The boy confessed.
"What territorial boundaries?" Ash asked.
The boy was shocked that Ash did not know about this. This was practically social law throughout in Maiestas.
"You know, it isn't customary for Compleo natives to step foot in Maiestas." The boy informed Ash.
Ash recalled seeing other natives when he entered the casino. So why were the allowed in Maiestas? Also, why had he not heard of such a law?
"Look I can explain more later, but right now I really have to be getting back to my tribe. So, I was wondering if you could help me exit the city without being spotted by any of the cameras?"
"What cameras?" Ash asked in response.
The boy was even more shocked that Ash had never noticed the thousands of camera's scattered all over Maiestas. He began to wonder if Ash was either new to Maiestas or just blind. Either way, Ash could be useful.
"I'll explain things later, but right now I really just need to leave the city and give deliver this food to my tribe. So, will you help me or not?"
Ash pondered the question for a moment. The boy could be a criminal who is trying to escape the city to run away from the authorities. However, Ash always went off of his gut feeling, not logic.
"What do you need to me to do?" Ash asked in response.
The boy was overjoyed when he heard those words leave Ash's mouth. It was not often someone agreed to help him or his people in general.
"All I need you to do is let me hide in your traveling bag and then you'll walk out of the city limits casually." The boy proposed.
"Are you sure you can fit? I mean there's not much room here and you're carrying a basket too." Ash remarked.
"I'll be fine, but you'll need to carry my basket."
Ash simply nodded and the two began their plan. Ash was blown away with how the boy was able to force himself into such a small area, an area that usually only his Pikachu could fit into. Once he was inside and the bag was closed, Ash started to walk out the alley and straight through the streets. He knew the city well enough to find a quick way out and sure enough with fifteen minutes the two had left Maiestas. The plan worked perfectly as nothing had seemed to follow them.
"Well you're plan worked perfectly." Ash commented as he unzipped the bag.
The boy got out of the bag eagerly as he realized he had just pulled it off.
"Thank you very much," The boy stated. "Here, you should have this."
The boy reached into his pocket and pulled out a black stone. He handed it over to Ash and let him observe it.
The stone was carbon black and extremely jagged. What caught Ash's attention however, was the red serpent designed on the bottom of the stone and the tiny words written next to the design. Ash couldn't figure out what words said however, they seemed to be in a different language.
"I guess I should be heading back now."
"Wait!" Ash yelled. "Before you go, you have some explaining to do."
Author's note: In the upcoming chapters I will be including many more of your created Pokémon, but I cannot guarantee they will be used for the sole purpose of battling. Infact they might actually be used in ways you may not have intended them to be. So if you have any objections to this please leave your comment in your reviews. Thank you and see you next time.