Summary:
After Ash's loss, against Bianca's father, the young trainer returns to Pallet town. Afterwards he disappeared for three years without a trace, yet a mysterious Aura-Guardian appears and takes down Team Rocket by himself. After this, he comes to Unova, trying to enter the league. What adventures will Kanto's Guardian face until he can take on the league-battles.
Pokémon doesn't belong to me.
R&R please.
"This Gym-Battle is between the gym-leader Burgh and Ash from Pallet Town in Kanto. Each Trainer has three Pokémon to use. The match is over when all three Pokémon on one side are unable to continue! Trainers, call out your first Pokémon", called the referee, repeating his earlier words.
Ash had calmly gazed at the gym-leader, but couldn't help the grin that appeared on his face when the man pulled out his first Pokéball. He sensed it was the Pokémon he'd hoped to battle.
"I will go first", began the gym-leader. "Whirlipede come out!"
"Alright. Donphan I chose you!" Ash's ground-type appeared and the referee called: "It's Whirlipede against Donphan. Begin!" "Donphan use Hidden Power!" "Donphan!", shouted the Pokémon and raised its trunk. A greenish sphere appeared there and shot at Whirlipede.
"Block it with Iron Defence Whirlipede, then use Steamroller!"
Whirlipede glowed silvery for a while, then Hidden Power hit, but did barely damage. Then Whirlipede suddenly rushed forward and Ash stated: "That's what I was waiting for! Donphan counter with Rollout!" Donphan yowled, then ran forward, to curl up and roll towards Whirlipede. They clashed, then bounced back, to clash again. Everyone watched how the two Pokémon tried to overpower each other. Finally Donphan's raw power got the upper hand and Whirlipede got thrown back. "Now Donphan, use Earthquake!" Donphan stomped his feet and the whole ground shook, having Whirlipede cry out in pain.
"Whirlipede don't give up. Use Solar Beam!" "Whi!" Whirlipede shot up after Earthquake was over and shot the bright beam at Donphan.
"No! Donphan use Rollout to block it!" Donphan rolled forward again and met the Solar Beam. It exploded. "Donphan!", shouted Ash. After a while the smoke disappeared and showed Donphan lying on his back, struggling to get to his legs again.
"End this with another Solar Beam Whirlipede", ordered Burgh.
Donphan started to panic and Ash shouted: "Donphan calm down and use Rollout to get away." The Pokémon obeyed and rolled in again, shooting away from the Solar Beam. "Time to end this Donphan!", shouted Ash. "Use Hyper Beam!" "Don-PHAN!" The Powerful attack shot forward, to meet Whirlipede's Solar Beam. "Hang in there Donphan!", shouted Ash. "You can do it!" That was when Hyper Beam overpowered Solar Beam and hit Whirlipede.
"WHIIII!", cried Whirlipede out.
"Whirlipede is unable to battle", shouted the referee. "The gym leader shall send out his next Pokémon."
"Thank you very much Whirlipede, return", said Burgh and called his Pokémon back. "I must say Ash. I was impressed with your idea to use Rollout against Steamroller and Solar Beam."
Ash grinned at the gym-leader and called Donphan back as well. "Great Job buddy. And thanks Burgh." Burgh smiled, then called out his next Pokémon.
"Leavanny please help me here."
"Butterfree let's go!"
The two Bug-Types appeared and Ash heard Cilan say: "What an interesting combination. Two Bug-Types, yet with different secondary types. This will be an interesting clash of flavours."
"But why didn't Ash use one of his many Fire-Types in the first place?", asked Iris.
"What fun would that be", asked Ash. "I need to give my Pokémon a little challenge every now and then after all."
"Well said", said Burgh. "Now use String Shot Leavanny. Bring it to the ground!"
"Dodge and use String Shot by yourself Butterfree", shouted Ash. Butterfree dived down effectively dodging the attack, and attacked back with String Shot. "Protect!" Perfect, thought Ash. String Shot disappeared through Protect, but Butterfree continued his way to Leavanny. Protect faded away and Ash ordered: "Use Poison Powder while you fly over!"
"Free", laughed Butterfree while the pink powder sailed down on Leavanny, who started coughing and gagging.
"Leavanny!", shouted Burgh.
"Now Psybeam!", ordered Ash. Butterfree flipped back and fired Psybeam at Leavanny.
"Build up Protect, quick!" "Leavanny!", cried the Pokémon and Protect shielded it once more. Yet the moment it faded away Leavanny cringed and bent over. "Leavanny hang on and use Leaf Storm!"
Leavanny got up once more and fired Leaf Storm at Butterfree. The butterfly just laughed again and Ash ordered: "Butterfree stop those leaves with Bug Buzz, then continue it!" "Butt-Butterfree!" Bug Buzz erupted from Butterfree's wings, which had started to glow red. It easily destroyed Leaf Storm, having the leaves rain down to the ground harmlessly. Then shot farther and hit Leavanny straight.
"Leaf!", cried Leavanny out, then screamed once more when the poisoning hit it again. "Leavanny please hold on", asked Burgh. Leavanny glanced back and gave a small smile, before toppling over and falling down. "Leavanny is unable to battle. The gym-leader shall call out his last Pokémon."
"Leavanny return, you did great."
"Wow, Butterfree was great", awed Iris behind Ash.
"Well, it is no surprise that he is this powerful and skilled", said Ilene.
"Why that?", asked Paul.
"Butterfree was the first Pokémon I ever caught", answered Ash. "As a Caterpie. Isn't that right?"
"Free", answered Butterfree with a nod and landed on Ash's shoulder. "You wanna stay out for the rest of the battle?", asked the teen. Butterfree nodded and Ash said: "Go ahead." "Butterfree", thanked the Pokémon before gliding over to the watchers and gently landing in Iris' lap. "I hope you don't mind him", said Ash while he pulled out his last Pokéball.
"Not at all", called Iris back. "Good." That was when both, he and Burgh, threw their Pokéballs. "It's Accelgor against Typhlosion. Begin!", shouted the referee.
Ash scanned the bug-type in front of him. It was fast, that much he knew. "Typhlosion be careful with him. No underestimation!" "Ty", agreed Typhlosion.
"Accelgor use Agility and Double Team!", ordered Burgh. Now Ash couldn't help but gape at the speed Accelgor had. Even with Aura Sight he couldn't pinpoint which of the six Accelgor on the field was the real one. Then we'll just have to hit all of them, thought Ash. But how. I don't want to use it yet. I know!
"Typhlosion use Eruption around yourself!"
Typhlosion nodded and took a steady position. "I don't think so", shouted Burgh. "Venoshock Accelgor, now!"
"Wait for it!" Time seemed to slow down while the six Pokémon advanced at Ash's fire-type. Typhlosion narrowed his eyes, not once moving them away from the Pokémon that charged at him head on. Then his eyes snapped open, the red irises glowing from the fire he prepared. "Now!", shouted Ash. "TYPHLOSION!", roared the Pokémon and the Eruption surrounded Typhlosion's whole body, before it started spreading out over the whole field.
"Accelgor dodge!", cried Burgh. But too late. Accelgor had rushed right into the attack. The copies faded away and the real Pokémon cried out when it got burned and blasted away.
"Bug Buzz as loud as you can Accelgor. Disturb its concentration!"
And the Bug Buzz Accelgor let out was loud alright. Ash had to cover his own ears. Typhlosion roared and Eruption disappeared while he clasped his paws over his ears. "Go on Accelgor", ordered Burgh. "Typhlosion snap out of it and use Aerial Ace!" But Typhlosion didn't react. No, thought Ash. He can't hear me! Arceus help me. What do I do now? Should I try it? Well, I don't have much of a choice. Closing his eyes, the young Aura Guardian called upon the deepest and most powerful part of his Aura. Oh please Arceus, let this work. Pushing it out of his body, Ash felt an immediate reaction from Lucario in his Pokéball and he found the fighting-steel-type wondering what Ash was doing. Pushing it aside, he soon felt Pikachu and Butterfree, who both wondered what he was up to as well. Once again he pushed them aside and finally felt Typhlosion. He was shutting himself off because of the noise. Taking another deep breath, Ash pushed his Aura towards his Pokémon and after the third try, was in Typhlosion's thoughts. "Typhlosion if you can hear me, try to concentrate and use your Counter Shield. I didn't want to reveal your new attack yet, but it seems we have no chance", was what the trainer tried to make his Pokémon understand.
Suddenly an incredible hot energy pushed Ash out of Typhlosion's thoughts and his eyes snapped open. Typhlosion was still struggling with the loud noise, but he suddenly jerked his hands down and roared, the flames on his shoulders and scruff becoming higher.
"What is this?", asked Burgh.
Ash grinned and shouted: "Typhlosion let's go for it. Inferno-Counter Shield!"
"TY!", cried the Pokémon out and the flames on his body turned blue. Spinning around himself, streams of fire came from those flames and his mouth. For a while Ash was blinded by the blue light, but then it died down again. Everyone gasped. Typhlosion was on one knee, gasping heavily. The field had burn-marks everywhere and small flames still flickered here and there. Accelgor lay in front of his trainer, burns covering its body.
"Accelgor is unable to battle!", shouted the referee. "With that the winner of this match is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town!"
"We did it!", shouted the teen and ran up to the Johto-Starter. "Typhlosion you were great!" Typhlosion gave him a tired smile and nudged Ash's shoulder with a grin. That was when Pikachu glomped him and Butterfree landed on his head. "Pika Pikachu Pi Chu Pikachu", stated the Pokémon. "Yeah, it was awesome, I agree", laughed Ash. Smiling at his Pokémon, he said: "You two and Donphan were incredible. I'm really proud of you all." Typhlosion gave another tired smile, before asking him to be called back. He wanted to rest. Not that Ash could blame him. This Bug Buzz had been incredible powerful and had done some damage, despite the typing.
"Ash, that was incredible", said Burgh. "Never before did anyone manage to get his Pokémon out of Accelgor's Bug Buzz without calling it back."
Ash smiled and answered: "Well, my Pokémon are pretty special. But then, every Pokémon is."
"Just in their own way", sounded Ilene's voice from behind, finishing Ash's sentence. Ash gave the Queen a smile and she smiled back.
"Well, I am proud to present you with the Insect Badge", said Burg. He gave the badge to Ash, who took it. "Thanks Burgh. It was a great Battle." Burgh nodded with a smile, then offered: "Why don't we all head over to the Pokémon Centre. My Pokémon need rest just as much as yours do."
"A good idea", answered Paul. "Mine need a check up too."
"And then we can see Queen Ilene off", ended Ash.
"What?", asked Iris.
Ilene gave a sad smile and explained: "As much as I enjoyed this adventure. Ash is right. What I came here for is done. I have to return. Rota needs me. Unova has Kanto's first Aura Guardian for centuries." The raven-haired teen gave a shy grin, then sighed: "Let's go then." Everyone nodded and the whole group made their way to the Pokémon centre.
After Ash, Paul and Burgh had given their Pokémon to Nurse Joy, they walked with Ilene till they reached the exit of the Pokémon Centre.
"Queen Ilene, thank you very much for your help", began Burgh.
Ilene smiled and answered: "It was my pleasure Burgh, although Ash did most of the work."
The teen simply gave a shrug.
"Queen Ilene, it was an honour to meet you", said Cilan, giving a small bow. Ilene curtsied in return and repeated the same with Paul.
Iris smiled at her and curtsied by herself, before saying: "I hope I can see you again someday."
Ilene smiled and answered: "If you ever wish to come to Kanto, just contact me or Ash. We can surely organise something. Goodbye Iris." She curtsied back.
Finally she turned to Ash, Pikachu and Lucario. "Well, you three. What can I say? Although many people won't ever know what happened, with your doings you saved all of Unova and brought honour to all of Kanto. Thank you for this." She curtsied once again.
Ash gave a sad smile and gave a traditional bow, his right hand placed over his chest. Lucario copied him and Pikachu bowed his head. "My Queen, it was my honour."
Ash stood straight again and once the pleasantries were out of the way, he and Ilene hugged. "May Arceus guard your path young Guardian", said Queen Ilene.
"Yours too", answered Ash. "Yours too."