Hello again happy holidays and welcome back to another chapter of Ash's unova journey my version. *Sighs* boy do I have a lot of explaining. First to get this out of the way yes I am kinda focusing on my other story. Yes its been a year since I last did an actual chapter aside the update. No I haven't given up on this story. To get this out of the way thank you everyone for being patient for the next chapter I had a lot of things going on personally in my life that is one reason why I haven't posted a chapter in the story. The other I know I might not get some love for saying this but I'm cutting the chapter i had planned for this story and here's why the chapter I orginally planned to write was the Emolga and the new volt switch episode which is a fan favorite filler episode while there is other fillers i will be doing soon that chapter would be really too close to the episode that the only thing I would be adding is emolga adding a new pokemon to team rocket at the end if you want that let me know but right now its on hold. Speaking of story this and the next 3 chapters maybe 2 will be request capture chapters and the best of 3 battle against trip then another fan favorite filler. Aside that lets get this next chapter done shall we.
Chapter 25: Litwik and the haunted mansion
We join our heros as they are still traveling thourhg the forest area as they are heading to Nimbassa city and the site of Ash's next but troulbing weather is brewing for our hero's.
Misty: those clouds in the sky doesn't seem to be a good sign
Ash: well since we had a dry spell for the last few days here in the forest i can understand why
Snivy: Heat or not snivy's aren't that great in rain even if we are grass types
Pikachu: And that goes for pikachu too
Ash: Hey brock is there anything close by that we can go to so these two won't complain about the rain.
Brock: *while holding the map* According to the map there should be an abandon mansion nearby where we can stop and wait out the storm if it comes
As they can see the dark clouds starting to cover the sky more and more as they can tell by the winds and the smell in the air that it was coming. As it started to rain.
Ash: Man rotten luck
Brock: We are not far lets go
As the group saw the house not far though the problem the map didn't show was it was on a hill and the gang had to go the long way around the hill as they just made it inside just before the storm gotten worse. As everyone dried themselves off much to the dismay of snivy and pikachu.
Snivy: Boy that map is really outdated or just messing with us
Pikachu: At least its not like ash using it or we would miss this place
Ash: HEY you two didn't have to rub it in
Brock: I'm sorry you guys even I didn't know about the hill was this long
Pikachu and snivy made a stare face at him. Which made brock sweat drop "sorry guys I'm certain that this map was correct" As the two stopped glaring at least they are in a place were it was dry though something was off about this place as the group wasn't aware that a few mysterious figure was watching them two very small figures that had a glow to them which caught pikachu's attention.
Pikachu: huh?
Snivy: What is it Pikachu you sense something?
Pikachu: I think we are being watched for some reason we need to be careful while we are here cause we don't know what lives here
Ash: Given your track record on finding things like this Pikachu I can say that is an understatement.
Misty: huh I don't see anything
Pikachu: Yeah it is weird cause they had a glow on the top of their heads.
Snivy: Sounds like a litwik to me
Ash: A litwik you know something about them snivy?
Snivy: *shook her head* only tails some are very scary but are very rare.
Pikachu: How so?
Brock: That is cause litwiks are fire and ghost types
Pikachu: no wonder you don't know much about them snivy given they are fire types
Snivy: *with a made humph* your forgetting Pikachu I live here in Unova and this is from what I read from professor Junipers research or are you really going to go there pikachu?
Pikachu: huh no Snivy trust me i've seen many grass types not a fan of fire types that's all nothing against you and pignite
Snivy: Humph why don't you go and be with that emolga of yours
Pikachu: Snivy you know its not true you were right it has to be attract
Snivy: Oh well I need some space Ash let me know when you are ready to leave Pikachu don't bother come looking
As she left feeling really mad for the stuff Pikachu said she really has been mad at him since Emolga joined misty's team. As the shadows followed her. As this made Pikachu upset.
Ash: boy pikachu she really has gotten mad at you in the last few days
Pikachu: Shut up Ash this is more than you think.
Misty: Love can do many things
Brock: And yet i'm the only one here that doesn't have a girlfriend
Pikachu: If you stop hitting on them maybe you will.
As Ash didn't translate that one though he did admit Pikachu did have a point but Ash still hopes that snivy will be okay. As we cut to Snivy walking down the hallway a certain shadow was following her which caught Snivy's eye.
Snivy: You can come out now you can't fool my eyes
As a litwik came out which caught Snivy off guard as a screem was heard throughout the building but was silient in seconds. Which that didn't need pikachu's ears to figure out what it was.
Ash: not good
Pikachu: I got to get her she might be in danger
Ash: Not without help *as he let Pignite and dewott out* You two go and find snivy with pikachu something happened
Pignite: you got it
Dewott: On it Ash
Pikachu: We need to becareful of Litwiks we don't know what they want or what they are up too
Both nodded as they head off Ash and the others went to look around as well as more shadow's were watching. With a none flame one with them as if they were planning on something as they disapeared.
Pikachu: Snivy are out there come on this isn't funny
Pignite: boy you must've said something to tick her off pikachu
Dewott: stop it pignite this isn't the time to get on him.
Pikachu: No I said that given that given she is a grass type fire types might give her some issues
Pignite: you know i'm not the only fire type she knew.
Pikachu: Really?
Dewott: If i was correct it was a litwik but she rarely told us about him
Pignite: Same here
Pikachu: I wonder if he is here
As they see many items were floating in the air which really was making them nervous as if something wasn't right as Pignite and dewott tried an attack but didn't work as they heard a spooky voice "GET OUT" many of them were saying. As this made the three ran away scared. Little did they know it the ones who did it was laughing and snivy was with them.
Litwik: boy those three were pathetic to trick
Snivy: Just remember you promise not to harm them my friend
Litwik: Don't worry my friends and I won't harm them we just want to have fun so snivy that boy you were on is your trainer huh.
Snivy: yeah he took me in who knows he might be someone you would be fine with joining.
Litwik: I'll think on it Snivy though you have a point that i do need someone to train me.
Snivy: *nodded* Pignite and Dewott probably will figure this out sooner or later but you and your friends made sure this is just a prank nothing else given that litwiks in the past have been more than that
Litwik: Don't worry only to those who are ruthless nothing more.
As Pikachu and the others were pretty much stopped running as they were pretty much back to were they started. Meanwhile Ash and co were in the dinning area.
Ash: Snivy hey snivy you in here
Misty: i'm worried about her ash its been an hour since we got here.
Brock: I hope the rumors about Litwiks weren't true though
Both: Rumors?
Brock: the litwik line love to trap souls into the afterlife and its worse for wild versions of their final stage.
Misty: Brock don't scare us like that
Ash: Yeah this isn't something we want to hear.
Brock: Sorry bout that guys but you should know about this before you do anything reckless.
Ash: *sigh* I know but I promised Snivy that I would be there for her no matter what
Brock: As we were there too when you promise that.
Then suddenly the plates in the kitchen was moving on it's own. As this was definitely was making the other's scared but Ash noticed it could be an illusion.
Ash: very funny whatever you are but you aint scaring me.
Misty: Uh Ash not a good thing to mess with ghost
Brock: Yeah Ash they might try to do something to hurt snivy if you do something wrong
Ash: *Studdered* Yeah your right cause most ghost we've ran into in the past are either playing or just wanting to hurt us. But I promised Snivy I promised everyone I won't abandon this place till i find her even if it means getting hurt
As the stuff stopped moving as if the ghost were done and gone. As Ash and co saw some pokemon leaving the kitchen. As they followed. Meanwhile with litwik and snivy.
Litwik: I just gotten word about your trainer was willing to looking for you regardless I'm impressed.
Snivy: Told you before we deside to end this sharade let's make pikachu start showing the same signs.
Litwik: Agreed especially from what i heard but you had to admit snivy he wasn't saying that to hurt you I would've said the same too.
Snivy: *sighs* Your right I took it too personal but my heart is still broken from earlier this week.
Litwik: I know you told me but given he's your mate he has a job to be there for you?
Snivy: Huh I never mentioned
Litwik: Come on snivy your expression explains this.
Snivy: I'm gonna need to be better at that its only been a few weeks.
Litwik: I understand don't worry but I have a plan but I need your cooperation for this one
Snivy: You want me to be bait for making pikachu show interest in getting me back right?
Litwik: If you want snivy I won't force you?
Snivy: *Sighs* As long as no one gets hurt i'll do it but let your friends know this
Litwik: I will but your my real friend snivy you've been there for me I owe you more than any other of the pokemon i've been with.
Snivy: Call it a return thanks
Meanwhile Ash and co was looking for the ghost's that ran out of th kitchen only to run into Pikachu, Dewott and Pignite. Like they saw a ghost litterally and mentally. As they heard snivy's voice "Help me". As this caught the whole gang off guard well those who can understand poke-language.
Pikachu: that was snivy
Dewott: We need to go and get her back
Ash: Snivy We're coming lets go guys
Misty and Brock: Right
As they ran to the direction of where snivy's voice came as it was getting louder and louder. As they gotten to the center of the house where they came in as they saw what looks to be an illusion of snivy but to them it looked too real to ignore it she was in the air. As multiple flames were around her looking like they were going to harm her or suck her soul.
Pikachu: hey let her go *he growled*
Dewott: *Tries to use water gun but one did puts snivy in front of her not part of the agreement she and litwik agreed on* Drat using her as a shield
Ash: Man this is bad
Misty: We need to do something and fast who knows what they would do to her.
Pikachu: I need to help her this was my fault. *as he stepped forward* Alright come on out and face me if i win you'll let snivy go.
As snivy woke her eye to see this though she was really made seeing that she was used as a shield there. As one of the litwiks came out it was her friend though he only was planning on fighting not wanting to do this.
Litwik: Deal but if i win you she will be with us.
Ash: You serious I promised her that i won't let anything happen to her.
Litwik: not you human you are free to go but this is betwen me and him no one else.
Pikachu: Really cause i won't fight without ash
Ash: *sighs* pikachu this is your mess we have to oblige to this or lose her
Both Dewott and Pignite: *nodded*
Pikachu: *ears dropped* Fine your right it was my fault but its just you and me okay
Litwik: Deal
As the two got into position to battle. This was something Snivy was hoping that could've been settled differentlly but litwik wanted to test pikachu as a mate. As the other litwiks were watching keeping snivy at bay. (A/N this will be a battle with these two instead of ash commanding so its in a paragraph). As pikachu used thunderbolt as litwik counters with flamethrower as the two moves collided definitely showing these two while different were kinda fighting on equal levels. But pikachu wasn't phased as he was holding back for a few reason's he didn't want to deal more damage than normal as he was noticing that something was up. As litwik used psychic slamming pikachu down he was definitely showing he wasn't holding back. As pikachu used Volt tackle knocking litwik out. But pikachu was still mad seeing snivy like this as snivy was set free as she ran to litwik.
Pikachu: huh snivy what is going on
Snivy: this wasn't suposed to happen this was supposed to be a prank but his friends took it too far.
Ash: A prank Snivy you know how much we were for you
Litwik: Relax it was for pikachu not you *As he got up*
Ash: Huh you mean?
Litwik: We overheard the arguement there and well we thought to test you two you pass Ash
Pikachu: What about me snivy means a lot to me
Snivy: you slightly passed but the whole thing with emolga I still don't trust *with her arms crossed* But...I do forgive you for what you said earlier.
Dewott: I'm taken your the friend snivy told us about a few months back.
Ash: Wait you two know each other
Snivy: *nods* Yes I saved Litwik here years ago from an abusive trainer he released him from what it seems but the trainer was worses than her.
Litwik: Snivy told me what you did for her and I put some thought on it test both of you what my friends did here for the trick was not my doing.
Pikachu: I don't blame you to be honest this felt like it was staged but we could've done something different.
Litwik: I know but this was also a test for your trainer to let you battle on your own and passed. But you did show me that my choice was right.
Ash: And what was that?
Snivy: So you taken my offer?
Litwik: *nodded* Yes Ash is it
Ash: Yes it is
Litwik: I want to join your team Snivy told me about what the other pokemon that isn't on the team would do back in your hometown and that is fine with me but i do want to train with you too.
Ash: *pulls out a pokeball* You sure cause I don't want to put more rift on you two if something happens
Litwik: Knowing you ash from what i've seen I know i'm in good hands
Ash: Okay but if you want to be release let me know and it will happen without issue
Litwik: Deal but you won't have to worry about it and thank you *As he smiled*
As Ash threw a pokeball at him as he was sucked in as it only shook once as it dings and was sent to the lab within seconds. Snivy smiled to this but still has anger towards Pikachu thihs wasn't a reason to leave Ash no no where close Ash is the human she wants but with a few weeks after her a pikachu's get together she is still worried how things will go. As they noticed the weather was clearing up.
Snivy: Finally the weather lets up
Ash: Yeah it has but snivy are you sure you're going to be okay with him on the team
Snivy: Yes I am he choose this.
Pikachu: He seems more than a friend to you for you two to be close like this.
Snivy: I'm going to let that go Pikachu but though i forgive you for earlier you still got a LONG ways to go till you can be on my good graces again.
Ash: I don't know what is going on between you two but we need to move on for now.
Both: *sighs* fine and agree
After a stormy weather that caused not only issues amougst the group the gang now has snivy back and a new team member but what lies ahead for pikachu and snivy's relationship and what lies ahead for the gang as the head to Nimbassa city.
Stay tuned...
Finally done with this chapter sorry for getting this out later than I had planned it but I got it out. Now I did get a reviewer saying I shouldn't do this in script format I really haven't gotten complaints from anyone else and this helps reading the story more easily. Now I was thinking on this given I brought up many backstories or certain events that has happened before this story began would you guy's want me to do so in a sepereate story, such as Ash's training that caused several pokemon to evolve, his fight against damien (which would be close to the end) and i was think emolga's backstory before joining Team rocket let me know in the reviews. Again sorry for over a year wait and I promise you this year will be better for both my stories. Till then see you guys next time as we cover the ducklett episode another fan favorite and so happens to be a request chapter. See you then