Author's Note:
Here it is, the first chapter in the trek to Fuchsia City. It will probably be the biggest gap between two gyms, but you can expect two new pokemon, one for Ash and one for Serena. It is also the start in a main amourshipping arc, if you get what that means, hint hint. I have also changed the poll, now it has to do with Misty's future, whether she leaves in the middle of the Orange islands or stay until the end of Johto. With that, Let's begin...
Chapter 25: Fists and Sticks
It's been a week and a half since the group left Celadon. It's been busy as usual, Ash has been rotating his team round on a regular bases with his Gyarados currently at the lab. He knows the Fuchsia Gym specialises in poison type, although Ash has put off making a decisions. It is a two month trek to his fifth badge, and it is almost guaranteed he will catch other pokemon before then, so he will just train with everyone, make his final decision nearer the time.
Serena's training has also been going well: Beedrill has almost completely overcome his anger problem; Kadabra, despite being more serious since evolving, is still friendly to all his friends; Eevee has settled in well, although Pikachu is a little overprotective of the evolution pokemon; Fennekin has also been training on overload, also doing everything she can to impress Ash's Charmeleon; Whilst shopping before they left Celadon, Serena brought a portable pool which allows pokemon who can't move on land always have a way support them, as such Horsea has been spending more time with the group and been training really hard; Finally, Tangela has been on a high since her Chateau victory, she has even been more courageous to her feelings for Bulbasaur, and started holding vines from time to time.
The group was currently setting up camp, it is mid-afternoon, around 5:30 (ish). Brock was cooking the tea, with Serena, he's been giving her cooking lessons since leaving the city. Misty was with all her pokemon and Ash's Bulbasaur. She's been trying to find a way to counter her two biggest weakness', she found out her Krabby actually has a good counter to the grass type as a whole. Ash, was sat on a log, his pokemon were doing their own thing, but the raven haired boy's thoughts were clouded by the conversation about Serena, he had with Brock...
Flashback Start...
"Hey Ash..." Brock whispered.
"Yeah Brocko." Ash replied, happily.
"I think we need a chat." Brock replied, seriously.
"Sure Brock... What's it about?" Ash asked oblivious.
"Serena..." Brock replied, and Ash gave him a weird look. Brock knew, the love doctor, has his work cut out for him this time.
"Okay Brock." Ash replied a little uneasy. "What about Serena?".
"Well... I think she might have feelings..." Brock replied, choosing his words carefully.
"Of course she has feelings Brock." Ash replied, matter-of-fact like. "After all, she isn't a Robot or anything.".
"No Ash." Brock shook his head, this is going to be harder then he thought. "I mean she has certain... Special feeling... For you...".
"Brock... What are you on about?" Ash asked, clearly confused.
"Ash... I pretty sure Serena has a crush on you." Brock replied bluntly, clearly leaving hints weren't work, so he has to be straight about it.
Ash was confused, a crush... What is that... He can remember his mother talking about crushes, and how it is a way to describe when one person has special feelings for another... Like the feelings between a husband and wife... But him and Serena aren't like that... Right? Well, he was also best friends with Leaf, Brock and Misty, and despite their different personality's, they were fine... But Serena, she's always acted differently around him... He even slow danced with her on the SS Anne... But if she has a crush on him... Does he have one on her... Is that what causes his tight chest... The more he thinks about it, it only happens around Serena... What is happening to him...
Seeing the raven haired boy deep in though, Brock knew he has made a dent into his denseness.
"I can't be sure, for certain." Brock added, as to not make Ash feel stupid. "But... She does give off all the normal signs.".
"Signs?" Ash questioned. "Like what?".
"Well... She always includes you, even if she asked everyone the question, she is sure to get your response. She also always wants to be by your side, like when we went shopping, it was you who she dragged along, and it was your side the whole time." Brock explained.
"Well... Aren't those just things friends do?" Ash asked, sceptical.
"Yes... But there's more." Brock replied.
"Like what?" Ash asked with genuine curiosity.
"Like... She blushes a lot, especially when you complement her. She also gets jealous, when other girls are around you... Like Miette." Brock continued. Ash couldn't help but sweat drop at the mention of the bluenette. "She is also constantly singing your praises.".
"... But..." Ash tried to retort but was cut off.
"Look Ash, it isn't really any of my business, but... You should figure out your feelings for her." Brock put a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "I could be completely wrong, but after raising my sisters, it is easy to see the signs... You might want to think about it... For Serena as much as yourself.".
Flashback End...
"Hey guys... Dinner's almost ready!" Serena shouted as she approached with a bunch of bowls for the poke-food. This snapped Ash out of his thought process. He looked towards her direction in awe, the sun was setting behind her, the light bouncing of her skin with her hair blowing in the wind... She looked stunning.
Ash shook his head as he stood up, when did he ever think of anyone like that? Especially a girl... AAARRRR! Feelings are so confusing. Pushing the whole thing aside, Ash stood up and approached her.
"Hey, do you need a hand?" Ash offered.
"Thanks Ash... I can handle the bowls but could you get the poke food, please?" Serena asked.
"Of course." Ash smiled with his signature toothy grin. Serena blushed as Ash walked away to gather the food. What is up with Ash, he's been out of it since they left Celadon... What is up with him? Serena has never seen him like this.
"Why can't I just tell you how I feel?" Serena asked herself with a disappointed sigh. Ash heard it, although it was so quiet that he thought it was his mind playing tricks on him.
"What is happening to me?" Ash asked himself, although no-one heard it. Ash went and got the food. In silence the two ten year olds set out the pokemon food, both deep in thought, surprisingly about a similar topic, their current and future relationship. Everyone went on to eat their tea, in an unfamiliar silence...
"Hey guys... For desert I brought these jam donuts from the shop earlier." Brock announced as he brought the treats out of his bag.
"Thanks Brock..." Ash jumped towards him, filled with excitement. Brock brought five bags out, each containing five donuts.
Due to the number of pokemon and trainers, 24 in total, everyone got one, but they had one left over. Ash wanted to save it for Gyarados, but they were still a couple of days away from the next pokemon centre and it wouldn't last that long... But it was a nice thought. They decided to leave the the lonely jamie desert and agree on it's fate in the future. With that, everyone sat down and dug in.
Fennekin was by Charmeleon's side trying to romantically share the desert... But her fantasy came crashing down when Charmeleon was more interested in a joke Squirtle was telling... Darn that blue turtle.
Ash was about half way through his, when he noticed Serena giggling at him.
"What?" Ash asked innocently. Serena pointed to the corner of his mouth.
"You've got a leak." Serena giggled. Ash tasted it with his tongue and found a trail of jam exiting his mouth.
"Oh. hehehe, sorry about that." Ash apologised, sheepishly. He then went on to lick the jam, which turned Serena's giggles into full blown laughs. Ash was going to protest when an unfamiliar pokemon appeared by his feet. It was a Mankey.
"Oh cool, a Mankey." Ash announced with starts in his eyes. "I've been wanting to catch a fighting type.". Mankey didn't like the sound of that, and kicked Ash in the shin.
"ARR! Ash shouted in pain as he flung backwards, the force Ash's hat to fall off and landed on Mankey's head. Ash also dropped his doughnut. The half eaten desert rolled over the fighting type. Mankey sniffed the desert before he swiped it up and swallowed it whole. He liked that doughnut.
"I heard wild Mankey live around here." Brock spoke with his head in the guild book as he approached.
"That wasn't very nice. Why did he kick me?" Ash asked as he nursed his throbbing leg.
"My guess... You mentioned catching him, and he didn't want to be caught." Brock explained. Mankey nodded, then came over to the oldest travelling companion. He pointed at the bag and seemed to ask something. Ash was in too much pain to translate. "What's up Mankey?".
Mankey pointed at one of the doughnuts the pokemon were eating, then he pointed back to the bag, asking something in a pleading mannour.
"What? Do you want a doughnut?" Brock asked, guessing. Mankey nodded with haste. "Okay buddy.". Brock took out the last doughnut and handed it over to the fighting type. Mankey bowed down as thanks then licked its lips before throwing the whole thing in his mouth. It really likes that food.
"Well... I'm definitely going to catch it now." Ash declared as he stood up. Looking over his pokemon, only one of them has finished eating. "Okay Squirtle, I chose you.".
Ash VS Mankey:
"Start of with Rapid spin." Ash shouted. Squirtle jumped up on the spot, and retreated to his shell. He started spinning around then flew at Mankey. Taking Mankey by surprise, Squirtle hit Mankey square in the face. That angered Mankey.
Squirtle stopped and exited his shell. Mankey leered at the water type, and Squritle lowered his defence. Mankey then lunged forward with a fury swipes. Causing some serious damage.
"Withdraw!" Ash shouted in a panic. Squirtle retracted back into his shell and it glew, raising his defence again.
Mankey didn't like that and used Karate Chop. Sending Squirtle flying into a tree. Ash jumped in the way and took the blast of Squirtle's force, saving his water type from more damage. Mankey was shocked, did this boy just put himself in harms way to save the Squirtle from more injuries.
"Urg... Thanks bud." Squirtle thanked a little dazed.
"Don't... Mention it." Ash replied, clearly in pain. "Now take a nice long rest.". After Ash returned he looked back at Mankey with defiance. Bulbasuar jumped in front of Ash.
"Ash... I want a crack at him." Bulbasaur requested as he took a battle stance. Ash smiled, he really did have the best pokemon a guy could ask for. Ash also noticed Mankey still had his hat.
"Okay Bulbasaur, use vine whip and get my hat back." Ash instructed. Bulbasaur nodded and released two vines. Quickly, he swiped the hat and flung it at Ash. Ash caught it. "Thanks buddy.".
Mankey was not happy that his new hat was stolen, how dare this boy do that to him? The hat looks better on Mankey anyway... Angered by what happened, Mankey used thrash, Ash recognised it as an attack his Gyarados uses. Mankey threw himself at Bulbasaur and knocked him away. Instead of going after the grass type, Mankey continued forward and used thrash again, only this time on Ash.
"ARG!" Ash shouted as he was knocked into a tree. Mankey jumped at Ash and swiped the hat again. Mankey then continued and ran into a thick forest.
"Ash, are you alright?" Serena asked, concern evident in her voice as she ran to his side.
"Yeah... I'm fine." Ash grunted as he pulled himself up. "But... He got my hat.".
"Oh come on Ash, you are can't get upset over a little hat." Misty teased. "Just get another.".
"HEY! I sent in over a million postcards to win that official P.L.A hat." Ash retorted angry.
"It's just a hat." Misty sighed. "We aren't putting off our travels for it... Our we?".
"Misty... What if they stole your Misty Fishing Lure?" Serena asked. "How would you feel?". Misty grunted, that lure which is modelled after her image, it is her most prized possession, and she would be crushed if it was stolen.
"I guess you are right." Misty sighed disappointed.
"That settles it... I'm going after Mankey and I'm getting my hat back." Ash declared as he jumped up, ignoring his pain. He returned all his pokemon, except Pikachu and the two of them ran off in the same direction that Mankey took off in.
"Ash Wait!" Serena shouted, but he was already gone.
"Come on Serena, it's too late." Brock stopped her by putting a reassuring hand on her shoulder. Serena sighed.
"I guess your right." Serena muttered. "I've just been worried about him lately.".
"How so?" Brock asked.
"Since we left Celadon... He's been out of it... Staring blankly into space. And not really being himself." Serena explained.
"Well that's good." Brock stated with a happy smile, seems like the love doctor has pulled through yet again.
"What?" Serena asked, clearly confused.
"Well, I spoke to Ash for you." Brock explained, proudly.
"YOU DID WHAT!" Serena shouted, completed red face, angry. Brock gained a massive sweat drop as he curled up into a ball, scared...
"I was sure Mankey went this way." Ash panted, as he caught his breath. "Can you get anything, Pikachu?".
"Not sure..." Pikachu replied as he was sniffing the ground. "I can smell several Mankey's but it's hard to tell which one has the hat.".
"Well can't you tell the difference?" Ash asked, in a moaning tone.
"Not really..." Pikachu retorted. "Maybe you can smell him out and I will do the moaning.".
"Okay buddy, I get the message." Ash replied waving his hands as a sign of surrender.
"Good. Now just..." Pikachu went to replied, but his sensitive hearing picked up some noise, cutting himself off.
"What is it, Pikachu?" Ash asked.
"Shut up and keep your head down." Pikachu instructed. Ash nodded and followed Pikachu who was tracking across the ground. The two found their way into a brush and looking over it, could see a crowd of Mankey. In the centre of the crowd was a Primeape, and another Mankey, who has Ash's hat on. The Mankey and Primeape were in battle stances, from the look in their eyes, it is clear they are rivals with a strong disliking for each other.
"It looks like they are going to fight." Ash whispered.
"No Slowpoke, Sherlock." Pikachu retorted. Ash wanted to replied, but the battle started.
Mankey flung at Primeape to use thrash, but Primeape wound his fist back and sent it flying, having it collide with Mankey's face. Both Ash and Pikachu winced at the impact. Primeape continued to assault Mankey with close combat, none stop. After about three minutes, Primeape stopped, leaving Mankey in a creator.
The crowd of Mankey went wild with cheers, and seemed to congratulate Primeape on his victory. The group of fighting types left, leaving the Mankey that stole Ash's hat injured. Once the coast was clear, Ash and Pikachu approached the injured pig monkey pokemon, and surprisingly, Ash's hat was also able to stay on Mankey's head though-out the whole ordeal.
"This isn't good... Mankey needs help." Ash stated in a panic as he skidded down to Mankey's side. Mankey weakly opened his eyes and saw that boy looking over him.
"What do you want?" Mankey asked, angry.
"I'm here to help Mankey." Ash reassured.
"Help yourself to my hat, more like." Mankey spat.
"No... We can deal with that later, but right now I just want to help you heal." Ash replied.
"I... Don't need... Your... Hel-ARG." Mankey tried to retort, but was stopped by the pain.
"Don't be silly Mankey... Your hurt and if I don't help, then you'll get worse before you get better." Ash retorted. He carefully picked the fighting type up, and despite the weak struggles Ash was also able to pull the sleeping bag out, lying it on the floor. He then placed Mankey inside it.
"This doesn't change anything... Boy." Mankey explained.
"Of course not." Ash replied with a light chuckle. "Just rest up, you need your strength.". Ash went on to search through his bag, and pulled out the super potion.
"W-what's that?" Mankey asked, his tone verging on fear.
"It's a super potion Mankey." Ash explained, as he opened the spray bottle. "It might sting but it will make you feel better... May I?". Ash held the bottle in front of Mankey. The fighting type looked into Ash's eyes and couldn't see any malice within them.
"... Fine." Mankey reluctantly grunted.
"Thanks Mankey..." Ash replied as he sprayed the potion on the fighting type. Mankey grunted from the sting, but once that faded, he did feel better. "Now get some sleep, it'll help you regain your energy.". Mankey didn't respond, and simply closed his eyes, lying down. Pikachu curled up on Ash's knee, and fell asleep, although Ash couldn't sleep, so he spent the night watching over Mankey...
Back with the group, Brock and Misty were in their sleeping bags already a sleep, because it is so nice out they didn't bother setting the tents up. Serena, was still sat by the fire. Occasionally poking it with a stick. She was clearly upset. A combination of Brock sticking his nose in when she isn't ready to confess... But also the fact that Ash isn't here. Although in her mind she knows he's looking for his hat, she can't help but think the worst... That he ran off as a way to avoid her since Brock revealed her secret...
She sighed as she poked the fire with the stick. Ash isn't like that, even if he doesn't return her feelings, he wouldn't just leave her. He has certainly only left for his hat... She gulped hard with that thought. What if he doesn't return her feelings... Will they have to stop travelling together? Would he avoid her every chance he got... He has been acting weird since Brock stated he talked with him... Is that how he's going to act around her?
While Serena was having her internal debate, a wild pokemon walked up in front of her. It was a duck like pokemon, and was carrying a stick. It looked at the honey blonde girl and smirked. She will be an easy target. It saw the red backpack by her side, whilst she is just staring into the flames. It's almost like she's asking for it to be stole, Farfetch'd is known as, the thieving Farfetch'd of the Forest . Farfetch'd creeped around the stump, silent, careful not to be seen. He sneaked up to Serena's side and reached out to grab the bag.
"Hello there..." Serena spoke as she spotted the pokemon appear to her side. She had her typical friendly smile on, completely unaware of what this pokemon is planning.
Farfetch'd had a sweat drop. She caught him, drat. Slyly, he rubbed the back of his head with one wing, and gave a friendly wave with the other wing. Serena smiled, this pokemon looks friendly, maybe they can become friends.
"Your a Farfetch'd, right?" Serena asked. Farfetch'd replied with a nod. "Well... What are you doing here?".
Farfetch'd had his sweat drop grow... He went on to tell a wild and elaborate story, mainly with making actions with his wings and narrating the lie. Serena sweat dropped at what Farfetch'd was doing... Even without Ash, she can normally understand her own pokemon, but what Farfetch'd is doing... Makes absolutely no-sense.
"Sorry Farfetch'd, but I have no clue what your talking about." Serena admitted. Farfetch'd stared blankly at her. Serena could of sworn she saw three dots appear next to him.
After the moment silence, Farfetch'd decided to lung forward and grabbed Serena's backpack. In one swift movement, he put the bag on his back, then took off into the forest.
"What just happened?" Serena asked lamely, as she blinked as the flying type disappeared. It then dawned on her, that she was robbed. She clenched her fist and took off after the wild pokemon. "Hey get back here!". Unfortunately Serena searched all night and couldn't find the thieving pokemon.
The sun was raising and Serena was still searching. Sure she was tired, but she was kept going. Ever since Brock admitted he talked with Ash, her head has been all over the place. Surprisingly, chasing the little thieving mon has helped her become more focused.
Serena was walking by a lake when she found the flying type asleep on top of a rock. Her bag was thrown to the side. Serena frownd, what did this pokemon treat it like, a bag of rubbish?
Slowly, Serena walked up to the rock, and came face to face with the thieving pokemon. The more she stared at it, the more an idea popped into her head... Catch it. Sure, all her pokemon so far, she's befriended, but she is wound up, from a combination of lack of sleep and annoyance with Brock, and she also wants to prove she can catch a pokemon, through battle.
With her mind made up, Serena quickly grabbed her bag and found a good spot to battle from. Going over her choices, she saw the lake and decided to use it to her advantage. She gripped her pokeball and locked eyes with the thieving flying type. She is ready to do this.
"FARFETCH'D!" Serena shouted. The sudden sound wave shocked the flying type awake, and it fell of the rock, next to it's stick. "I challenge you to a battle.".
The wild duck pokemon was shocked to see this girl again... And she took his bag back... He stole that fair and square. He quickly got into a battle stance and waved his wing in a 'bring it on' style. Serena smiled, this is going to be fun.
"Horsea, I chose you!" Serena shouted and her water type was released into the lake. Horsea got into a battle stance... The battle had begun...
Serena VS Farfetch'd (P. I):
"Horsea, Start of with Bubble Beam." Serena shouted, Horsea popped out of the water and shot a load of fast rate bubbles at Farfetch'd. The flying type, began swinging it's stick back and forth blocking the Bubble Beam.
Farfetch'd then struck his stick hard on the ground, causing a load of sand to jump of the ground. Farfetch'd then flapped his wings, which blew the sand at Horsea. It landed in the water types eyes.
"Don't panic Horsea, wash the sand way in the water." Serena shouted. Horsea ducked under the water and the sand was washed away. Farfetch'd grabbed its stick again, then jumped towards the water. Before it made a splash, Farfetch'd turned the momentum throw his stick and it parted the water. It also caused Horsea to be thrown into the air.
With it's target insight, Farfetch'd spread his wings and in the swift movement throw the stick back to the land. He then shot forward, beck first and his wings slashed across Horsea. The water type was sent flying and Farfetch'd retreated back to land.
"HORSEA, you alright!?" Serena asked in a panic. Horsea re-surfaced and looked winded but she nodded then got back into a battle stance. A strong wind picked up around the water type as her eyes glew red. Serena knew the attack, as Ash's Gyarados has used it. "Okay then... TWISTER!".
Horsea nodded, and then turned towards Farfetch'd. The winds picked up the water was also picked up in it. A full Water Tornado was formed with Horsea at the centre, as his red eyes could be seen. It started moving towards the wild duck Pokemon.
Farfetch'd smirked, this will show his true power. Picking up his stick, and performing a sort of ritual dance, his attack was raised sharply. He then jumped at the red eyes in the tornado and with great strength, swung his stick at Horsea.
The water type was knocked out and the attack was cancelled. Horsea landed in the water with swirls in her eyes. Farfetch'd landed back on land, ready for the next opponent.
"Horsea return." Serena recalled her water type. "You were awesome out there.". Placing the pokeball back on her belt, Serena turned to face Farfetch'd, she was certainly going to catch this pokemon... To teach him some manors.
Who can she use... Tangela is at a disadvantage, and so is Beedrill. Eevee isn't as well trained and Probably couldn't hand it... It's between Kadabra and Fennekin... Kadabra is her strongest battler, with the best record... And if anyone can teach this duck a lesson, its him...
Serena VS Farfetch'd (P. II):
"Kadabra, I need your help." Serena shouted and released her psychic type. Kadabra appeared and took a battle stance.
Farfetch'd saw the twisted spoon in Kadabra's hand and smirked, he has just the move for that. Farfetch'd used Sand Attack again, and whilst Kadabra was blinded, the wild duck pokemon grabbed his stick and launched at the psychic type. Farfetch'd swung his stick around and it hit Kadabra's hand, knocking the twisted spoon away.
"What was that?" Serena asked. She pulled out her pokedex:
Knock Off: This dark type move will remove any held item from the target pokemon, and it can't be picked up until the end of the battle. Due to it's typing, this move can also repel psychic type attacks.
"Great..." Serena muttered sarcastically. Kadabra frowned, so this bird could fight, could it?
Instead of retreating like before, Farfetch'd started using furry cutter back to back. Each blow getting more and more powerful, on top of the super effective hit. Serena cringed as Kadabra winced in pain. She has to do something...
"Get away with teleport then heal with recover." Serena shouted. Kadabra closed his eyes and teleported away.
Farfetch'd concluded his assault and since he couldn't see his target, he used Swords Dance again. His attack was raised sharply again. Serena clenched her fist, this pokemon is as hard as some of the trainers she's gone against, plus she can only watch as he performs the attacks, whereas she hears what the trainer says... In a way, that makes it harder.
"Reappeared Kadabra, and use Hidden Power." Serena instructed. She still hasn't worked out what type Kadabra's hidden power is, but hopefully it's super effective against Farfetch'd. Kadabra reappeared with three hidden power balls, floating around him. Before Farfetch'd could respond. Kadabra launched them, rapid fire. Watching carefully as the hidden powers struck Farfetch'd, to Serena's dismay, it was clearly not very effective... Great.
Farfetch'd turned to face Kadabra and smirked. Spreading his wings, and planting his stick in the ground, Farfetch'd took off towards Kadabra, using Aerial Ace. Due to the attack never missing, Kadabra took it head on. As Farfetch'd passed the psychic type, Kadabra could feel the four times attack boost.
"Stop it with Confusion!" Serena shouted. Kadabra's eyes glew blue, and a light blue light appeared around Farfetch'd.
Farfetch'd struggled to try and break free, but he can't use Fury Cutter or Knock off with out his stick. With his attempts to escape, useless, Farfetch'd looked Kadabra in the eye and did the only move he could... Leer.
"Alright Kadabra, now pick up his stick with Confuse, and use it to attack him." Serena shouted with glee, finally she has the upper hand, and this is such an Ash move, using his opponents features to attack themselves. Unknown to her, Kadabra's defence is rapidly falling due to the continuous leers. Kadabra had to loosen his psychic grip slightly on Farfetch'd, so he could pick up the Stick. He sent the stick towards Farfetch'd at a fast speed.
Farfetch'd smirked, he has his opening. As the stick came with in reach, due to Kadabra loosening his grip, Farfetch'd was able to quickly grab the stick before it made contact. In one swift movement, before Kadabra or Serena could respond, Farfetch'd used knock Off, completely repelling the psychic energy, and freeing the wild Duck pokemon.
"Kadabra, quick use..." Serena couldn't finish her command, as Farfetch'd moved into one more Furry cutter. His four attack boosts, plus it being his seventh Fury Cutter, at least, and Kadabra's lowered defence, not forgetting that it is a super effective attack, proved to much for Kadabra, and he fell back with swirls in his eyes. It was the first battle Serena knew Kadabra has lost...
"Kadabra, return." Serena recalled her psychic type. "Your were awesome, like always.".
As she put Kadabra's pokeball on her belt, she began to panic, who could she use... Was it worth putting another pokemon through battle? Should she just give up... No, remember what Ash says, Never Give Up Until The End... She can win this, if their is one thing she has learnt on her journey it's, no-matter who your opponent is, there is always a way to win... And Farfetch'd is clearly exhausted from his two previous battles, so she will win this...
Serena VS Farfetch'd (P. III):
"Fennekin, I choose you." Serena shouted as she release her fire starter, steeling Ash's call sign. Fennekin appeared on the battlefield and barked as she got into a battle stance. She would show this bird what she could do, and avenge her fallen team mates.
Farfetch'd towards his next opponent. So this is his next victim. Doesn't this girl know when to give up... Well, he is getting tired, maybe he should just flee... No, what is he saying, he is the thieving Farfetch'd of the Forest, he can't back down from a challenge, he has a title to up hold. With that, Farfetch'd got back into a battle stance. Starting off, he used leer, lowing Fennekin's defence.
"Whilst he's staring use Howl!" Serena shouted. Fennekin ignored her lowered defence and howled, raising her attack power. This continued a couple of turns and whilst Fennekin's attack was plus 3, she also had her defence lowered as many times.
Farfetch'd smirked, he doesn't need to worry about its raised attack as he is the fastest there is. With that, he planted his stick in the ground and used sand attack, but Serena was ready, since she is pretty sure she has seen all his attacks.
"Use Flame Charge, and dodge." Serena shouted. Fennekin stamped her feet around creating a cloud of dust, covering Fennekin, then like a bullet, the fire fox shot out like a bullet. Dodging the Sand Attack.
Farfetch'd grunted as he saw a speed which could rival his own. Not when he's fresh, but now he's on his third opponent, he's is getting tired. Grabbing his stick, he flung at Fennekin ready to use Knock off. Serena saw it coming again, for as strong as Farfetch'd is, he does repeat himself again.
"Flash!" Serena shouted. Fennekin came to a stop, as the flames surrounding disappeared, she glew a blinding bright white. It caused Farfetch'd to close his eyes as he couldn't dodge himself. "Dodge!". As the flying type swung blindly at Fennekin, the fire type, easily jumped out of the way.
Farfetch'd felt his attack miss as he land on the ground. AAARRRR! He can't loose, he owns this forest and he will prove it. As he struggled to opened his eyes and couldn't see Fennekin. Where did she go?
"Flame Charge!" Serena shouted. Fennekin covered herself in flames again and at an even faster speed, collided into Farfetch'd back.
Farfetch'd grunted in pain as he was sent flying across the ground. If he can't see his opponent, then he will use the move which means he doesn't need to see. Planting his stick in the ground again, Farfetch'd spread his wings and took off, using Aerial Ace. Serena wasn't stupid, and knew this attack would hit, no-matter what. But she wouldn't just wait for the impact.
"Stop Fennekin, and use Ember, no-stop!" Serena instructed. Again, Fennekin came to a stop turned to the incoming flying type. With all the state changes that has taken place, she knows this will hurt. She also knows it will hit, but she wasn't deterred. Following Serena's instructions, Fennekin opened her mouth and launched a load of Embers at the incoming target. Even if she goes down, it won't be without a fight.
As Farfetch'd closed in, he felt the fire type attacks hit. Man, that stuff burns. But he still continues and fights through it. He gets closer and closer, taking more and more of the scorching hot embers. Despite the resistance, Farfetch'd landed his attack, and Fennekin went flying from the impact.
"FENNEKIN!" Serena shouted in fear. Farfetch'd landed on the ground and saw the result. Guess that's another victory... Suddenly, he burst into flames, taking burn damage. Due to burn also halving his attack power, Fennekin stood up and glared at Farfetch'd, this battle is far from over. Farfetch'd quickly retreated back to his stick.
Once his stick was in hand, Farfetch'd launched at Fennekin, ready to use Fury Cutter. Despite the type disadvantage, he figured it was his best bet considering it would be the ninth one to hit. Serena decided to go head to head... With a plan...
"Flame Charge!" Serena shouted. Fennekin again covered herself in flames and charged head on towards Farfetch'd, it was like a game of chicken, but it was clear now, Fennekin holds the speed advantage.
As the two closed in, Farfetch'd was still confident that he would come out on top, despite now being slower then his opponent... They were an inch apart when Serena made her next call.
"Duck, then attack!" Serena shouted. Fennekin used her speed boost and swiftly crouched down, dodging Farfetch'd attack, and cancelling his Furry Cutter chain. Fennekin then jumped up, still covered in flames and struck Farfetch'd in the chest. The force sent Farfetch'd flying.
Farfetch'd was not happy. Who does this girl think she is. He stole her stuff fair and square. He will show her who owns this forest... And her meddling fox too. Throwing his stick into the ground, with anger he spread his wings again and launched at Fennekin again, with Aerial Ace.
Serena saw this and... Smiled, she actually likes his never give up attitude... It reminds her of Ash. Serena decided to wait for her next attack. Farfetch'd struck Fennekin with all his might, but instead of flying away, began pecking Fennekin with his beck.
"Stop him now Fennekin." Serena shouted. "PSYBEAM!". Fennekin grunted from the attack, but push the pain aside. Focusing, she unleashed her Pysbeam, and it pushed Farfetch'd into the air. Trapping him.
Farfetch'd, for a second time found himself trapped in a psychic field field. Although he noticed this one isn't as strong as Kadabra's... Maybe he could... Whilst trying to break free, Fennekin was pushed to her limits, she doesn't know how long she can hold him...
"Dig deep Fennekin... I know you can do this..." Serena pleaded, as she saw her starter pushed to it's limits. "Please Fennekin... I believe in you!". Fennekin's eyes shot open, she felt a sudden power surge and she manged to double her Psybeam's strength. Her hold body glew white, and she grew... Fennekin was evolving...
"Fennekin!" Serena exclaimed in amazement and joy. "Your evolving.". Suddenly the glowing stopped and a new pokemon stood in Fennekin's place. Serena pulled out her pokedex:
Braixen, The Fox Pokemon. The evolved form of Fennekin. When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Type: Fire
Ability: Blaze
Hidden Ability: Magician (Note: Hidden Ability is locked)
Sex: Female
Nature: Mild (Note: The nature could change, when this pokemon evolves)
Move(s): Scratch, Tail Whip, Ember, Howl, Flash, Flame Charge, Psybeam, Fire Spin, Psyshock, Flamethrower, Lucky Chant
"Alright Braixen, you've evolved." Serena cheered. Braixen nodded in response, and continued to hold Farfetch'd in the Psybeam. "Now send it flying then use Fire Spin.". Braixen nodded, used her stick from her tail to send Farfetch'd flying. Following that, a powerful flame was shot out of the end of Braixen's branch. It struck Farfetch'd head on and the wild duck pokemon fell to the ground.
Farfetch'd tried to push himself up, but he was caught in a fire tornado of sorts. Once it passed Farfetch'd was on the ground, panting heavily, barely conscious. He took more burn damage.
"Go... Pokeball!" Serena shouted as she launched an empty pokeball at the flying type. It struck Farfetch'd on the head, and he was sucked inside. The pokeball fell on the ground, and immediately began shaking back and forth. Watching it, someone might think it was on an earthquake. Despite how injured Farfetch'd is, he was clearly putting up a lot of resistance. Nearly three minutes passed with the ball violently shaking. The ball stopped shaking and remained motionless on the ground.
Serena held her breath, waiting for the result, while Braixen re-entered her battle stance, in case the catch wasn't successful... After thirty seconds, the ball dinged, showing Farfetch'd was caught. Serena broke out into a hugh smile and dashed up to the ball. This was the first pokemon she battled to catch, and was probably going to be a handful, but that didn't matter right now, because...
"I just caught... A Farfetch'd." Serena announced as she struck a pose. Braixen, had a sweat drop, before she evolved she probably would've joined in, but now she has to admit... It does look a little silly. Serena pulled out her pokedex and scanned her new pokemon:
Farfetch'd, The Wild Duck Pokemon. Always carries the stalk of an unidentified plant. The stalk is said to be used for making a nest or as a weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
Type: Normal / Flying
Ability: Inner Focus
Hidden Ability: Defiant (Note: Hidden Ability is unlocked)
Sex: Male
Nature: Impish (Note: The nature is unlikely to change, do to this pokemon not evolving)
Move(s): Furry Cutter, Sand Attack, Leer, Aerial Ace, Peck, Knock off, Swords Dance
Held Item: Stick (Note: The item in this Pokemon's possession is special for the Pokemon Farfetch'd, as when held by this species it raises it's critical hit rate)
"Well... Now that that's done... Let's go to bed Braixen." Serena told her fire starter and returned her. Serena let out a loud yawn. "Guess it's bed time.". Serena walked back to the camp, now she let her anger out, she could really use some shut eye...
Back with Ash. Mankey was up and walking around. Ash was packing his sleeping bag away. Mankey still had his hat, but Ash was just happy that the little Mon was up and moving around.
"Glad to see your better Mankey." Ash spoke.
"Yeah..." Mankey replied. "... Thanks. For helping...". Mankey was shocked when he woke up and found Ash still watching over him, and even more so, that he still had that boys hat.
"Don't mention it Mankey." Ash replied with a friendly smile. "I am just happy your okay.".
Mankey grunted, he was starting to feel bad about how he treated this boy, the one who nursed him back to health, and what did he do... Attack him, steel from him, and make fun of him... How many mistakes can he make.
Before Mankey could replied, Primeape returned with the Mankey crowd. The evolved fighting type grunted something but Ash couldn't make it out. Primeape ignored Ash and Pikachu and just marched up to Mankey. He picked the pokemon up with one hand and pulled the other one back. Ash saw what was going to happen, and ran towards them.
The Primeape slammed his fist into Mankey's face, with a lot of power. Mankey went flying towards a big rock. But Ash picked up his speed and jumped in between the two.
"ARG!" Ash shouted in pain." He softened the blow for Mankey, but took the brunt of the attack. When his back slammed into the rock, he was pretty sure he felt a rib crack.
Mankey was speechless. That boy did it again. But instead of for one of his own pokemon like last time, it was for him. Why did he treat this boy so bad? Mankey had tears of sadness and regret in his eyes.
"You good Mankey?" Ash asked, full of concern. Mankey looked up and nodded, he couldn't find his voice. "Great, now just wait her.". Ash placed the fighting type down, Ash then jumped up and took a protective stance in front of Mankey. Ash also gripped a pokeball.
"Primeape, leave us alone." Ash shouted. "We don't want any trouble.".
"This is my turf... Boy." Primeape retorted as he took a battle stance.
"Have it your way." Ash replied. "Pidgeotto, I choose you!".
Ash VS Primeape (P. I):
"Quick attack!" Ash shouted. Pidgeotto took off like a bullet, and hit her mark, Primeape in the nose.
She was also too fast, and when Primeape tried to counter with Karate Chop, Pidgeotto moved away, out of harms way. Primeape was angry about it. Primeape then focused and closed his eyes. A white whole appeared above Pidgeotto and several rocks fell through it. He used Rock Tomb.
"Break through with Steel Wing." Ash shouted. Pidgeotto spread her wings as they were coated in metal. As the rocks fell towards her, Pidgeotto used Steel Wing to smash them apart, harmless. "Great, now Aerial Ace!".
Pidgeotto did a loop in the air before disappearing. Primeape was ready this time though. Pidgeotto reappeared, striking the fighting type in the nose again. Although Primeape grabbed Pidgeotto in a tight bear hug. Primeape jumped up into the air then flung Pidgeotto to the ground. He used reversal.
"Pidgeotto!" Ash shouted with concern. "Are you alright?". Pidgeotto stood straight back up, proudly, it'll take more then that to take her down.
"Of course." Pidgeotto roared. Ash smiled, if there was one thing Pidgeotto doesn't do easily... It's lose. Primeape began falling, aiming for Pidgeotto.
"Great, then get out of there with quick attack." Ash instructed. Just in time, Pidgeotto shot off, barely dodging Primeape, who stood straight back up. "Now knock him down with Gust!".
Pidgeotto started flapping her wings, creating a strong wind, pushing Primeape back. Primeape dug deep and walked against the gust, toward Pidgeotto, although he was taking damage.
"Awesome job Pidgeotto." Ash praised. "Keep it up.".
"Gladly." Pidgeotto replied cockily.
Neither Ash or Pidgeotto noticed Primeape's glove suddenly spark up with electricity. With one last push, Primeape jumped out of the gust and into Pidgeotto's face. He struck the female bird with his Thunder Punch and Pidgeotto cried out in pain as she fell to the ground.
"PIDGEOTTO!" Ash shouted in fear.
Primeape landed, standing above the fallen flying type. Primeape smirked evilly. He was going to enjoy teaching this bird a lesson for interfering in his business. Primeape unleashed a brutal assault of Close Combat.
"Get away from her!" Ash shouted as he charged at them. He quickly pulled out pokeball and returned his pokemon. He then stood up in front of Primeape. Mankey was watching with intrigue. Even after his pokemon was taken down, this boy is still standing up to his rival... Wow...
Primeape was not happy, he wanted to teach that pesky bird a valuable lesson, and he took her away. Guess that lesson will need to be left for this boy. Primeape pulled his fist back then sent it flying at Ash.
The raven haired boy tensed up and closed his eyes. Although he didn't back down and just waited for the impact... But it never came. Ash opened his eyes to see Mankey (still with Ash's hat on) had jumped in the way and caught the fist with his two hands. Mankey glew white...
"Mankey, Your..." Ash spoke in amazement as the glowing stopped and now it was two Primeape's facing off against each other.
The newly evolved Primeape smirked as he spun around, still holding onto his rival. Ash had to move out of the way, and the bully Primeape was sent flying. He used Seismic Toss (in a different way). All the Mankey looked at the new Alpha fighting type. They burst into cheers celebrating there new leader...
"GET LOST!" Primeape demanded, stamping his feet. That silenced all the Mankey. All he wanted was to prove himself against his rival, now he has, he has decided on what to do next. "NOW!". The Mankey all left and Ash walked up behind him.
"Thanks Primeape, you saved me from a beating." Ash thanked.
"Forget it, I was just returning the favour." Primeape replied.
"You didn't have too, I didn't help you for a favour in return, but because it was the right thing to do." Ash explained, putting a reassuring hand on his shoulder. Primeape burst into tears and pulled Ash into a massive bare hug.
"Thank you." Primeape cried.
"Come on Primeape, its alright." Ash calmed down and Primeape let him go.
"Sorry..." Primeape muttered.
"It's fine." Ash replied.
"Hey... Ash." Primeape replied.
"Yeah Primeape, what's up?" Ash asked.
"Do you still want to catch me?" Primeape asked.
"Sure, I'd love too." Ash replied with a happy tone. "But only if you want to.".
"Well... I completed my goal of beating Primeape, so I need something to do." Primeape reasoned.
"Are you sure?" Ash clarified as he pulled a spare pokeball out.
"Yeah." Primeape replied as he fist bumped the pokeball. He was sucked inside and the ball instantly dinged. Ash's hat fell to the ground.
"Welcome to the team." Ash told his new capture as he picked up his hat and placed it on his head. Ash then pulled out his pokedex and scanned his Primeape's pokeball.
Primeape, The Pig Monkey Pokemon. The evolved form of Mankey. When enraged, it gives chase endlessly. Because it is impossible to tell what made it angry, there is no soothing it. Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon, chasing its quarry until it is caught.
Type: Fighting
Ability: Anger Point
Hidden Ability: Defiant (Note: Hidden Ability is locked)
Sex: Male
Nature: Bashful (Note: The nature is unlikely to change, do it being fully evolved)
Move(s): Thrash, Rage, Leer, Karate Chop, Low Kick, Close Combat, Punishment, Seismic Toss, Fury Swipes, Scratch, Focus Energy
Ash watched as Primeape's pokeball teleported away to Professor Oak's lab. Ash smiled as it disappeared. With that, Ash walked back to the group with Pikachu, tired.
When they arrived, Ash and Serena explained their stories and due to the two ten year olds being tired, they spent the day in the same place, as a rest day, and the journey continues...
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