Author's Note:
Here it is, the first official date for Ash and Serena, since getting together. Also the first appearance of a possible love interest for Brock, and Brock also gets a new pokemon, sort of. Whether she is his final pairing or not is still to be decided, but she has a good chance. We will also see a new rival for Ash , one who is like his brother... More so then Drake, and a new rival for Serena, who appeared once in the anime, and will be her main rival in Johto, along with Miette... Here are some questions from guests:
Mystery Trainer: Q) Do you mind if I go destroy Paul, he really deserves to be destroyed. A) That is entirely up too you.
Jon Snow: Q) How many more pokemon will everyone get in Kanto? A) I would say, but you know nothing.
Sylveon Love: Q) Will Ash have a: Steel, Fairy and Psychic type? A) Both Ash and Serena will have at least one pokemon of each type.
P.S. Thank you all so much, this story just reached 100 favourites and it means so much, all the support helps... Remember to vote in the poll, I will change it with the next chapter... With that, Let's begin...
Chapter 29: First Date
It has been a month and half since Misty's birthday. Vaporeon has fitted in well, and has set a goal to become Misty's strongest pokemon. That easily created a rivalry between Vaporeon, Tentacruel and Staryu, who all aim for the same thing. Kingler, despite his massive power boost, is still the same happy pokemon and just wants to have a good time.
Ash and Serena have been training harder then ever. Both ready for their next Chateau challenge and gym respectively. Whilst travelling, Serena stayed wrapped around Ash's arm and rested her head on Ash's should, although she had to make sure it was the right shoulder as Pikachu already claimed the left one. To begin with Ash, was embarrassed with the public affection, but he soon warmed up to it, although Brock had to reassure Ash that it probably wouldn't be like this forever, since it is still their honeymoon period.
Ash's current team is: Pikachu, Charmeleon, Pidgeotto, Sandslash, Muk and Squirtle. While Serena has had left Tangela at the lab, as she wants to spend some 'quality time' with Ivysaur. Especially since Ivysaur has been down since evolving and losing a lot of his speed. Ivysaur has even said he doesn't want to evolve into Venasaur considering how negative his last evolution was.
Now the group stood at the final Route before Fuchsia City, Route 15, and to everyone's surprise, it looked like a festival was going on. There are countless stores and venues set up; people are walking around and music was playing across the whole event.
"Hey Brocko... What's happening?" Ash asked as he saw the pokemon breeder flip through the guild book.
"It says here..." Brock stopped on one page. "Kanto's Fever Festival. Bring trainers, breeders, watchers and just pokemon enthusiast together from all four corners of Kanto, the Fever Festival is perfect for everyone... Whether with your one true love, looking for the latest information in the pokemon world or to meet and greet like minded people... Theirs even a Tag Team Tournament.".
"That sounds great." Misty commented. "Like a lot of fun.". Ash noticed Serena had been quiet quite since Brock read from the guild book. He looked at his girlfriend who was resting on his shoulder, with her eyes closed and a dreamy expression on her face. She was thinking about using the festival to have their first proper date.
"Hey Serena... You alright?" Ash asked, concern evident in his voice. Ash's voice snapped Serena out of her thoughts and realised everyone was looking at her.
"I'm absolutely fine." Serena replied in total bliss as she snuggled into Ash's shoulder some more. Ash blushed at the action.
"Well... Why don't we go and check the festival out?" Ash suggested. "I want to give that battle tournament a try.".
"Okay... I'm gonna check out some breeding stands to learn some new techniques." Brock replied.
"I'm just going to look around and see what I can find." Misty replied. She has an idea about what Serena was thinking about and is happy to make herself scares.
"Guess it's just you and me, Serena." Ash declared, with his signature thumbs up and toothy grin. Serena giggled.
"It's a date." Serena replied sweetly, with a tiny blush.
"It's says here that Route 15, is actually quiet short." Brock pointed out. "We should easily make it to Fuchsia City before night fall, and spend plenty of time looking around the Festival.".
"So we can meet up at the entrance to Fuchsia at sundown." Ash suggested.
"Sounds good." Misty smiled.
"Well now that that's settled." Serena replied cheerfully. "Lets get going.". Serena dragged Ash away, beaming that she is finally going on a date, with Ash. Pikachu struggled to stay perched on Ash's should due to the force. Both Misty and Brock sweat dropped as the couple disappeared, before going their separate ways...
"To compete in the Tournament, you will need to pair up." The women explained to Ash. Ash turned to Serena.
"What do you say, Serena?" Ash asked. "Wanna team up and win the tag tournament?".
"Sure Ash." Serena replied with a smile.
"Okay then." Ash turned his attention back to the women. "Me and Serena will make a tag team.".
"Very good." The women replied. "Now you need to registrar which pokemon you'll use. You can each registrar two pokemon, but in each battle you'll only be allowed to use one.".
"Okay then, let me see..." Ash replied as he was thinking over his options.
"Obviously I'm your first choice." Pikachu spoke up. Ash looked towards his starter.
"Sure buddy." Ash smiled as he rubbed Pikachu's head.
"Well then, I'll chose Braixen as well." Serena added.
"Then I will use Charmeleon." Ash replied. "I bet those two will work great together.".
"Okay then... But who should be my second pokemon?" Serena asked. "Kadabra and Beedrill prefer to work by themselves, and Farfetch'd is still... Farfetch'd... Plus Seadra isn't best suited for land battles.".
"Then use Eevee, I'm sure Pikachu would like to show her, his skills." Ash commented, teasing his electric mouse pokemon. Pikachu narrowed his eyes.
"Sounds good." Serena replied. "I was wanting to use Eevee in our next Chateau challenge... But I'm still not a hundred percent on her capability.".
"Then use this tournament as a sort of test run." Ash suggested.
"Okay then..." Ash replied as he turned back to the women. "We will be using: Pikachu, Eevee, Charmeleon and Braixen.".
"Very good." The women replied. "Meet back here in three hours for the start of the tournament, and enjoy the rest of the Festival.".
"Thank you." Ash and Serena replied, then walked off.
"So Serena, what do you want to do for the next three hours?" Ash asked. Their was a strong breeze and Ash noticed Serena shake from the cold. "You okay Serena?".
"Y-yeah..." Serena stuttered from the cold. Ash frownd and took his jacket off.
"Here." Ash offered his jacket to Serena. "Put this on.". Serena was shocked, sure they were dating now, but never did she imagine Ash would go cold to keep her warm.
"Thank you, Ash." Serena replied sweetly as she put the jacket on.
"No problem." Ash replied with his typical toothy grin. Serena then hugged Ash, rather then just latch on to his arm, and rested her head on his shoulder, she felt truly lucky to have him as a boyfriend.
"Thank you Ash." Serena replied sweetly, quickly lifting her head to peck his cheek. Ash blushed and put his arm around her. The two just walked around and tried their best to ignore comments from the adults like, 'How cute' or 'Ah, young love', It was quiet embarrassing. Pikachu's snickering didn't help...
"MIIISTY!" A young female voice shouted as a family child jumped into the water type trainer's arms. Misty was shocked by her appearance.
"Hey Mahri... What are you doing here?" Misty asked. Yes, it was the little girl she met at Vermillion Beech, but is Mahri is here, then does that mean...
"Mahri. I've told you not to run off." A male voice spoke, sounding winded. "Sorry about my... Misty?".
"H-hey Rudy." Misty replied as she looked at the boy in front of her. "W-what are you doing here?".
"I believe I should ask you that." Rudy replied. "After all, a beautiful women like you shouldn't be on your own.".
"Oh... Our group arrived today. When we saw the Festival Ash and Serena decided to use it as a date, so me and Brock decided to leave them too it." Misty explained.
"That's sounds like a good idea." Rudy commented. "So would you like to go on a date?".
"D-date!" Misty chocked at the suggestion.
"Of course, I can't just leave Mahri." Rudy explained. "But we would be honoured if you would join us.". Misty looked in shock, a boy was actually asking her out, not to mention, he has continually called her beautiful... Wow.
"Oh... Umm." Misty stuttered, why can't she find her voice.
"Misty..." Rudy spoke concern evident in his voice. "Is there some sort of problem... I'm sorry if I...".
"No Rudy, it's fine." Misty cut him off. "I would love to join you.".
"YAY!" Mahri cheered. The little girls attention was drawn by a Ponyta in a pen, with a sign next to it which read: Petting zoo. "Oooo, Rudy. Look a petting zoo.".
"Slow down Mahri." Rudy told his little sister, who pouted in response. Rudy then turned his attention to Misty. "As our guest, what would you like to do?".
"Hehehe, the petting zoo is fine." Misty replied with a blush, she was going on an actually date. Mahri cheered and raced over to the Ponyta.
"Shall we?" Rudy held his arm out to Misty. Misty's blush intensified as she looked at the gesture. Hesitantly, Misty wrapped her arm around his and the two walked after the young girl. Misty was clearly going to have a good day...
Ash and Serena were now sat on a bench. Serena was holding a candyfloss stick, whilst Pikachu was sat on the floor, finishing off a bottle of ketchup. Serena was smiling broadly, as she was on cloud nine.
"Arr..." Serena spoke as she opened her mouth. Ash chuckled as he ripped of a small piece of candyfloss and gently popped it in her mouth. Serena smiled as she swallowed then snuggled up to Ash some more. She then fed Ash a small piece. "You didn't need to buy it, ya know.".
"I know." Ash replied as he swallowed the candyfloss, he then planted a kiss on her forehead. "I wanted too.". Ash noticed as Pikachu tried to through the now empty ketchup bottle into a bin, like it was a basketball. It missed.
"Shoot." Pikachu snapped his fingers.
"Pick it up Pikachu." Ash ordered, with a sigh.
"Yes mummy." Pikachu replied as he ran over to the bottle. Ash rolled his eyes. Serena noticed Ash's reaction.
"What did he say?" Serena asked as she fed Ash another piece of Candyfloss.
"Nothing Serena... Don't worry about it." Ash reassured as he fed her the last piece of Candyfloss. Serena guessed he made a silly joke or something, she knew that was how Pikachu normally replied.
Ash noticed Pikachu had thrown the bottle into the bin, although this time he was successful. Pikachu was about to return to the two trainers, when his ears stood tall, he could hear something... Another Pikachu... Pikachu ran off in that direction.
"Pikachu!" Ash shouted as he jumped up in surprise, Serena pouted that her cuddly time with Ash ended, but she knew they couldn't just leave the yellow mouse. She stood up. Although he heard Ash's call, Pikachu didn't stop, he wanted to find this Pikachu he could hear... It sounded scared. "Come on Serena.". With that, Ash grabbed Serena's hand and the two of them ran of in the same direction...
"Pikachu!" Serena shouted out as they continued their search.
"Sparky!" A new voice called out. "Where are you Sparky!".
"Pikachu!" Ash shouted. The couple bumped into the boy who was calling Sparky. His hear is Brown; with blue eyes; he is wearing: a dark green teal, short sleeved, with yellow trims; a light green collar and silver zipper; a black belt with silver buckle, teal trousers, which are the same dark green colour with yellow pockets; dark blue finger-less gloves with aqua blue boarders; a purple cap with a light yellow band and red button; finally his dark blue indigo sneakers with red dots. "Oh, sorry about that.".
"No worries... You haven't seen a Pikachu around here, have you?" The boy asked
"Sorry no..." Ash replied. "We're looking for my Pikachu as well.".
"Funny that." The boy laughed at the coincidence. "I'm Ritchie, by the way.".
"Hi. I'm Ash, and this is my girlfriend Serena." Ash introduced himself and Serena.
"Nice to meet you." Serena offered her hand, and Ritchie shook it.
"Looking for someone?" A familiar voice asked behind the group, although only Ash could make out the words. The trio turned around to see two Pikachu, one had a weird hair flip, and the other was Ash's.
"Pikachu!" Ash exclaimed in shock as his yellow partner jumped too his normal spot on Ash's shoulder. "Why did you run off like that?".
"Hehehe..." Pikachu laughed nervously, with a sweat drop, and scratching the back of his head. "I found hair do over there, and he was looking for his trainer.". Ash looked over to the other Pikachu to find it on Ritchie's shoulder, and the two greeting each other.
"I'm happy you were able to find Sparky." Serena commented.
"So am I." Ritchie replied. "We almost had to drop out of the tag tornement.".
"Your entering too?" Ash asked, excited.
"Yeah, we figured it would be good training for our fifth Gym battle." Ritchie replied.
"That's funny, Ash came to Fuchsia for his fifth gym battle as well." Serena giggled at the comparison. Both are ten year old, with a Pikachu on their shoulder and came to Fuchsia City for their fifth badge.
"I take it that means you are enting the tag tournament and going for gym badges as well?" Ritchie asked.
"Yeah... And Serena is going to conquer the battle Chateau." Ash replied with determination, Serena blushed at the decoration. "But first we are going too win the tag tournament.".
"I wouldn't get your hopes up." A snide female voice appeared behind them, neither Ash, Serena or Pikachu recognised it. The couple turned around and saw a girl, around eleven year olds. She was wearing: a light pink sun hat, with a dark pink ribbon wrapped around the base, with a flower by the red side; long dark brown hair; a purple dress, with an light purple underneath which had white trims; over the chest is a bigger violet ribbon, with a gold button in the centre; Violet leggings and dark purple shoes. "I'm Amelia. And I am going to win this tag tournament.".
"Hi Amelia." Ritchie replied with a sigh.
"We best be going if we want to compete." Serena pointed out.
"Hahaha, you might as well not turn up." Amelia laughed. As she grabbed Ritchie's arm, not caring that Sparky fell off. "Now get out of the way.". Amelia pushed through the couple and Serena almost fell over, although Ash was able to catch her, with the last second.
"Hehehe, thanks Ash." Serena thanked with a massive blush, realising Ash was holding her, bridal style.
"No problem." Ash replied with a toothy grin. He stood up, making sure Serena would fall, then pulled her up. "We should get going too.". Serena nodded and the two walked off together. Serena re-latched herself to Ash's arm and rested her head on his shoulder...
After making their way to the tournament, all the tag teams were in a pen stood over the battlefield with a crowd of fans surrounding them. There was a giant wooden board with all the tag team's faces on, a ref was stood by it. There was also a table covered in a light blue cloth, with two people sat behind it. One was a forty year old man, with grey teal hair and what looked like ninja robes. Next to him, was a teenage girl, fifth-teen; with purple hair, and similar ninja robes. The man stood up and grabbed a microphone.
"Greetings all!" The man spoke. "As you know, I am Koga. Fuchsia City gym leader.". He stopped when the crowd roared, although Ash was deep in thought.
"So he's the gym leader." Ash thought silently as he studied the man. The crowd soon quietened down.
"And this is my daughter, Gym Leader in training, Janine." Koga continued as the girl stood up next to her father.
"It's a pleasure." Janine spoke as Koga held the microphone over by her mouth, she also bowed, then sat down.
"Now, it's time for the Tag Tournament." Koga announced and waited for the crowd to settle down. "The rules are simple. Each trainer has registered two pokemon, and those are the only two they can use. In each separate battle, each trainer can use one pokemon, and there will be no substitution or time limit. Once both pokemon on either side fall, the opposing team will move on. A single loss and your team is out... Understand.". Each trainer in the tag tournament responded positively in their own way.
"The winners of the tournament will receive these baskets of Kanto grown berries." Janine explained as she showed of one of the baskets. "They also get these limited addition medals, only available through winning this tournament.". The crowd cheered again at the prizes on show.
"Our first battle will be between Ash and Serena verses Molly and John." Koga announced. "Can all participants take their positions whilst the other competitors please wait in the crowd.". With that, everyone started moving into place.
"Why do we have to go first?" Serena thought to herself, worried. Ash noticed Serena looked nervous, and put a reassuring hand on her shoulder.
"Don't worry Serena. We're in this together." Ash reassured her. "Don't give up until it's over... Right?". Serena turned from worried to determined.
"Right Ash." Serena nodded, filled with determination. "Lets win this.".
Janine was watching from afar, she was impressed that the boy was able to easily turn the girl around with some words of encouragement. He also isn't bad on the eyes, let's see how he battles... Soon, everyone was in place.
"This is a double battle between the teams of Ash and Serena verses Molly and John." The ref declared. Looking at their opponents, both Ash and Serena could tell Molly and John were siblings."Each trainer may use one pokemon, and the battle is over when both pokemon on either side is unable to continue... Now chose your pokemon.".
"Butterfree, your up." Molly called as she released her bug type. Ash smiled sadly as he remembered his old friend.
"Marowak, shake things up." John called as he released his ground type. Ash gripped Charmeleon's pokeball, knowing Pikachu is at a bigger disadvantage against a ground type and looked at Serena. Seeing as Ash was going for Charmeleon, she gripped Braixen's pokeball.
"Charmeleon... I choose you." Ash released his fire type.
"Braixen, your up." Serena released her starter. All four pokemon entered a battle stance.
"Two fire types VS a bug type and a ground type... It looks like the advantage is with Molly and John at the minute." Koga spoke
"... Begin." The ref declared.
Ash and Serena VS Molly and John:
"Stun spore, Butterfree." Molly started. "And add in a gust.". Butterfree unleashed a yellow powder and blew it as the two fire types with a gust.
"Burn it up with Flame thrower, Charmeleon." Ash countered. Charmeleon step forward and unleashed a powerful flame stream of of his mouth. The fire burnt the stun spore up and continued towards Butterfree.
"Bone Club!" John spoke. Marowak jumped in between Butterfree and the flames, holding his bone out to split the flamethrower in two. Once close enough Marowak swung his bone into Charmeleon's face, cancelling the flamethrower, and was about to hit him again...
"Psybeam!" Serena shouted. Braixen unleashed a powerful psychic type move, and it blew Marowak away.
"Grr... Double Edge, Marowak!" John growled. Marowak shot off towards Braixen.
"Tailwind!" Molly shouted. Butterfree created a strong wind behind them, increasing their speed.
"Dodge it!" Serena shouted filled with concern.
"Block it with Aerial Ace!" Ash shouted. Charmeleon spread his claws out and jumped into the air. Charmeleon met the ground type head on.
"Who would of thought it... Charmeleon can use a flying type move!" Koga announced with excitement. Janine remained silent but kept her eye on Ash, rather then the battle.
"Now going into slash, back to back." Ash continued. Charmeleon used his Claws and continued to slash at Marowak in any direction he could. The ground type cried out in pain.
"Tackle Braixen!" Molly shouted. Butterfree shot of towards the other fire type with impressive speed.
"Counter with Flame Charge!" Serena retorted. Braixen covered herself in flames and charged at Butterfree, increasing her speed. The two struck and Butterfree was worse off. "Quick, Fire Spin!". With her increased speed, Braixen brought her stick out and shot a stream of flames around Butterfree. All four pokemon pulled back. Butterfree appeared to be in a fire tornado. Once the flames disappeared, Butterfree fell to the ground, with swirls in it's eyes.
"Butterfree is unable to battle... Molly is out of the match." The ref declared. "Please return your pokemon.". Molly sadly returned her fallen bug type.
"What an upset, the team of Ash and Serena take an early lead by making this a two on one battle." Koga announced.
"We'll see about that." John muttered with an arrogant smirk. "Double Edge and Bonemerage!". Marowak charged at Charmeleon again, but threw his bone seemingly to no-where.
"Block with slash again, Charmeleon." Ash countered. Charmeleon extended his claws and was again able to block Marowak with them. Braixen had her stick in hand, ready to assist her boyfriend in anyway possible, much like Serena.
"Okay Braixen, wait for an opening then use..." Serena was cut off. Out of no-where, Marowak's bone came flying back and struck Braixen in the face, knocking her down. Marowak smirked as he jumped into the air.
"Now finish it, with Bone Club!" John shouted. Marowak jumped into the air, completely ignoring Charmeleon. Grabbing the bone from the recoil after it hit the fire type, Marowak held it in one hand and slammed it down on Braixen's head. Braixen cried out in pain.
"BRAIXEN!" Serena shouted with concern. Marowak jumped back, in front of John and the two laughed. Braixen fell backwards with swirls in her eyes.
"Braixen is unable to battle... Serena is out of the match." The ref declared. "Please return your pokemon.". Serena did return her fallen starter.
"Thank you Braixen, you were awesome out there." Serena praised. Charmeleon looked back at Marowak with anger in his eyes. They will pay.
"Don't worry Serena... We will win this... For you and Braixen." Ash whispered as he looked over the field with determination. Serena blushed that Ash was fighting... For her.
"With both girls out, this battle has turned into a one on one battle." Koga announced.
"Double Edge, again." John instructed and Marowak shot of towards the fire lizard.
"Flame Burst, and disrupt his path." Ash instructed. Charmeleon spat a fireball at the charging ground type. The attack wasn't enough to stop Marowak but it burst open and several smaller fire balls covered the floor. As the ground type ran over the fire, it grunted in pain, but didn't stop. Ash saw his chance. "FLAMETHROWER!". Charmeleon opened his mouth and unleashed a large stream of flames at the ground type.
"Block it with Bone Club!" John countered. Marowak tried to block the flamethrower, but was too slow and for about five seconds was hit by the heart of the fire attack, but eventually the bone was used to split the Flamethrower in too. The Bone Club was about to hit Charmeleon...
"Dodge with Aerial Ace!" Ash shouted. Charmeleon jumped into the air at the last second, dodging the attack and then slammed back down on the ground type, knocking Marowak away.
"Bonemerang!" John shouted. Marowak launched it's bone at Charmeleon.
"Knock it back with Slash." Ash countered. As the bone came into reach, Charmeleon knocked it away with his claws. Both pokemon were panting heavily, clearly on their last legs. The bone lay motionless away from both pokemon.
"Looks like this first battle is coming down to the wire." Koga announced followed by a roar of cheers from the crowd. Ash knew John would go for the bone first, and he has to attack before Marowak can get it.
"Get your bone back." John ordered and Marowak ran towards the bone.
"Dragon Rage!" Ash shouted. Charmeleon opened his mouth and fired a bluish flame at the ground type. Marowak made it over to the bone and picked it up, but didn't have time to react to the new attack. The Dragon Rage caused an explosion and Marowak was sent flying, landing on it's back with swirls in it's eyes.
"Marowak is unable to battle... John is out of the match." The ref declared. "That means the team advancing through the competition is Ash and Serena.". Ash and Serena cheered over their victory and was joined by Charmeleon. They left the field so the next battles could take place, and healed the two fire types up. Ready to continue in the tournament...
Brock was walking around the Festival with Zubat on his shoulder. He was feeding the flying type a new recipe he picked up from one of the stalls. Zubat seemed to be enjoying the food.
"Glad you like it buddy." Brock smiled at his flying type.
"Excuse me sir. Your Zubat looks in good condition." A female voice spoke from one of the stalls. "Would you like me to give him a massage?".
"That would be great." Brock turned to the stall holder, completely unaware of who he was talking to. "What do you say... Zu-u-uzy.". In front of him was the girl of his dreams, the greatest pokemon breeder in the whole Kanto... No, the whole universe. Suzy,... She even has her lovely Vulpix sat on the counter.
"Sorry, do I know you?" Suzy asked, confused.
"I-I-I... No. But I know you... I-I mean, I know your work." Brock stuttered. Suzy giggled.
"Hehehe, well it's nice to meet a fan." Suzy replied. "And you are?".
"I-I-I'm B-Brock... Aspiring pokemon breeder." Brock stuttered.
"Well it's always nice to meet another breeder." Suzy replied. "So would you like to place Zubat on the table.". Brock followed Suzy's instructions and lay Zubat on the table. Suzy started massaging Zubat's wings and the flying type cooed under her touch.
"You see flying type have most stress in their wings." Suzy explained. "With a firm grip, you can lightly rub around the centre... Since Zubat's wings are cartilage and nerves, massaging the centre will spread out across all the wings.".
"That is amazing." Brock spoke in complete awe.
"So Brock, do you have any tips or tricks?" Suzy asked. "I saw you feeding your Zubat.".
"I-I-I..." Brock took a deep breath to calm himself down. "I make all my own pokemon food... But I'm no-where near as talented as you.".
"That's very kind of you to say, Brock." Suzy replied with a light giggle. "How about something for my Vulpix. She has always been a fussy eater and considers anything I give her as second rat.". Brock eyed the fire type for a minute, with his finger on his chin.
"I've got it." Brock announced after what seemed to be an eternity. "Fire types like to have strong spices and heat to complement his typing. Try some of this Vulpix.". Brock poured some pellets on to his hand and handed it over to Vulpix. The fire type sniffed the food on Brock's hand and hesitantly ate one of them.
"Vul-Pix." Vulpix cried happily as she ate the other pellets.
"Wow..." Suzy uttered in complete shock. "This is the first time Vulpix seems to be actually enjoying her food.".
"Hehehe, all I did was mix in berries to complement her typing." Brock laughed sheepishly. Suzy then got an idea.
"What are you doing for the next few day Brock?" Suzy asked.
"W-well my friend have come to Fuchsia City for a gym battle and Chateau challenge... We also decided to give the Saffari Zone a visit." Brock explained. "Guess that would take three or four days.".
"Perfected." Suzy clapped her hands together. "I'm also staying at the Fuchsia Pokemon Centre for a few days... Why don't you take care of Vulpix for a while and before we leave we meet up again.". Brock blushed heavily, his idol wants him to look after her Vulpix... He almost fainted...
"Well what a tournament this has been." Koga announced. "But now it's time for the final match... Ash and Serena verses Ritchie and Amelia.". Both tag teams took their place on the battle field.
""This is a double battle between the teams of Ash and Serena verses Ritchie and Amelia." The ref declared."Each trainer may use one pokemon, and the battle is over when both pokemon on either side is unable to continue... Now chose your pokemon.".
"You ready buddy?" Ash asked Pikachu.
"Of course." Pikachu replied confidently.
"Pikachu, I chose you!" Ash shouted as Pikachu jumped onto the field. Pikachu was ready to impress his angel.
"Eevee, your up." Serena shouted as she released her normal type.
"Zippo, battle time." Ritchie released his Charmander.
"Dratini, its time to win." Amelia released her shiny dragon type.
"Well both teams have proved themselves throughout this competition... But it looks like the team of Ritchie and Amelia have the advantage." Koga announced, followed by a roar of cheers from the crowd.
"... Begin." The ref declared.
Ash and Serena VS Ritchie and Amelia:
"Flamethrower, Zippo!" Ritchie shouted. Zippo unleashed a flamethrower, although it wasn't as strong as Ash's Charmeleon's.
"Block with Thunderbolt!" Ash shouted. Pikachu unleashed a powerful electric shock and it collided with the flames, causing an exploding. Serena used it to her advantage.
"Eevee, dig." Serena instructed and the normal type dug under the ground.
"Dragon Dance!" Amelia shouted. Dratini made some graceful movements and raised both her attack and speed. Suddenly, Eevee appeared underneath her and struck the shiny dragon with a powerful dig. "Slam!". Dratini took the attack on the chin, and used her tail to send Eevee flying back in front of Serena.
"Eevee!" Serena shouted concern evident in her voice. "Are you alright?". Eevee struggled back to her feet.
"Hahaha." Amelia laughed arrogantly. "Now Aqua tail.". Dratini threw himself at Eevee with her tail covered in water.
"Block with Iron Tail." Ash countered. Pikachu jumped in front of Eevee with his tail covered in steel. Pikachu swung his tail around and the two attacks collided. "Serena can you get Eevee to cover?". Eevee was focused on the yellow mouse, protecting her. She knows he has a crush on her, but so far she has only seen him as a comic relief... But now she has seen him in action, she is seeing him in a whole different light.
"Scratch Zippo!" Ritchie shouted. Zippo ran towards the three pokemon.
"Sure Ash." Serena replied. "Dig again, Eevee.". Eevee turned her attention away from the yellow mouse and dug underground again.
"Let it rip, Pikachu!" Ash shouted. "THUNDERBOLT!". Pikachu smirked as Zippo came into the shock zone. Pikachu unleashed a massive thunderbolt and both the opposing pokemon were knocked back. Eevee then reappeared from the ground and struck Zippo, hard. As Eevee ran back to Pikachu's side, Zippo glew white. He was evolving.
Amelia growled at the turn of events, she has to take out that little mouse, and she has the perfect way to do so. "Dratini, attract on Pikachu!". Dratini made a 'cute face' with a wink and sent hearts at Pikachu. Pikachu became infatuated by Dratini. Eevee frownd, she was... Jealous?
"Come on Pikachu, snap out of it." Ash pleaded. "Quick Attack!". It was useless.
"Hahaha, wrap that mouse." Amelia laughed. Dratini flung forward and wrapped her body around Pikachu. Despite the damage he was taking, Pikachu was still infatuated.
"Slash!" Ritchie shouted and Zippo extended his claws and charged at Eevee.
"Shadow ball!" Serena shouted. The normal type formed a shadow ball and fired it at Charmeleon. The fire type was slowed down, but not stopped. Serena had to get Eevee out of there. "Dig!". Eevee used the extra time she brought for herself and dug under ground, avoiding the slash attack.
Ash was panicking, Pikachu won't attack Dratini because he is in love with her... What can he do... Ash got a sudden, crazy idea. "Pikachu, close your eyes.". Because he wasn't causing damage, Pikachu happily complied. Now he couldn't see Dratini. "Now let out a thunderbolt, but keep your eyes closed. And just listen to my voice.". Pikachu complied and blindly released a thunderbolt. It caused Dratini to let go and fall back.
"Grr, get up!" Amelia ordered. Dratini tried.
"Use Quick Attack and run slightly to your left." Ash instructed. With his eyes closed, Pikachu shot of like a bullet in the direction Ash told him. After about a second he felt himself collide with a target. "Now do a full spin with Iron tail.". Covering his tail in metal, Pikachu spun around and again felt his tail strike something, hard.
"Dratini is unable to battle... Amelia is out of the match." The ref declared. "Please return your pokemon.". Amelia frownd at the turn of events, without a word she returned her fallen dragon type.
"What an excellent show of the bond between pokemon and trainer with Ash and Pikachu." Koga announced. Janine was staring at Ash with admiration, he is quiet the trainer.
"Listen kid, you better win this for me." Amelia ordered as she turned to Ritchie.
"Right." Ritchie rolled his eyes. Eevee shot up from the ground again and struck Zippo. Pikachu and Eevee returned to their original spots.
"Flamethrower!" Ritchie shouted. Zippo fired a powerful flamethrower.
"Shadow Ball!" Serena shouted. Eevee fired another Shadow Ball. The two attack collided and caused an explosion. Ash and Serena looked at each other and nodded, it was time to finish it.
"Quick Attack!" Ash and Serena shouted in unison. Both Eevee and Pikachu shot towards Zippo, both collided with the fire type. Zippo was sent flying back. Landing on his back with swirls in his eyes.
"Charmeleon is unable to battle... Ritchie is out of the match." The ref declared. "That means the winning team of the competition is Ash and Serena.".
With the announcement of their victory, Serena threw her arms around Ash and Ash responded by swirling her around. Serena giggled as they spun, and when they stopped she planted a kiss on his cheek.
"We won. We won." Serena happily cheered.
"Yeah, we did." Ash replied, just as happy. The two parted as they saw Koga and Janine make their way over. They also saw Ritchie giving them a friendly thumbs up to show no-hard feeling, whilst Amelia stormed off. Most surprising was Eevee, who walked to Pikachu's side and planted a small kiss on his cheek. As a result, Pikachu turned bright red and fainted. Maybe Eevee learn Draining Kiss?
"Let's hear it once more for the team of Ash and Serena." Koga requested and the crowd cheered. Janine handed over the basket of berries and placed the medals around the two trainers necks.
"Thank you." Ash and Serena thanked Koga.
"That was quiet the stregety to used to escape attracts, son." Koga praised. "I wish to face you in battle, myself.".
"Oh, that was one reason we came to Fuchsia City." Ash replied bashfully. "I came to get my fifth badge.".
"Hahaha, I will look forward to your challenge." Koga laughed. Janine decided to take her chance.
"Well if you want something to do before then, give me a call." Janine flirted. Serena frownd, who was she to flirt with her boyfriend. Lucky, Ash knows how to handle this sort of thing.
"Thanks... But no thanks." Ash replied, not reacting to the flirtatious tone. "After all, I have to cheer Serena on at the Chateau before the gym battle.". Janine frownd, why chose this girl over her?
"What... Is she your girlfriend or something?" Janine asked, clearly annoyed.
"Yeah." Ash replied, matter of fact like. Janine grunted. Koga decided to step in.
"JANINE!" Koga spoke in a voice which demanded respect. "A ninja does not lose control of ones emotions as you are now.". Serena smiled triumphantly, but she also wanted to get away from this girl.
"Oh Ash, look at the time." Serena pointed to a big clock. "We should be meeting Brock and Misty about now.". Ash went to look at the clock but couldn't as Serena dragged him away. Koga and Janine sweat dropped, as Pikachu and Eevee ran to catch up with them...
At the entrance to Fuchsia City, Ash and Serena saw Brock with a new pokemon in his hands. Serena had since returned her Eevee and Pikachu had mostly recovered from what Eevee did, after the battle.
"Hey Brocko... Who's that Pokemon?" Ash asked as they approached the aspiring pokemon breeder.
"hey guys." Brock greeted the couple. "This is Vulpix, I'm looking after her whilst we're in Fuchsia City.".
"Cool..." Ash replied as he pulled out his pokedex:
Vulpix, The Fox Pokemon. Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails. Reports have shown that in far off regions, Vulpix live in cold conditions and have changed their typing to adapt properly.
"So where did you get her?" Ash asked.
"From the girl of my dreams." Brock replied, dreamily. Ash, Serena and Pikachu all sweat dropped.
"Riigghhtt..." Ash replied, stretching the word out.
"Hey... Has anyone seen Misty?" Serena asked, hoping to change the subject.
"I haven't." Ash replied.
"Me either." Brock added.
"Where is she?" Serena asked.
"Maybe on a hot date." Pikachu joked. It caused Ash to burst out into laughter.
"Sure Pikachu... sure." Ash replied unable to stop his laugh attack. Both Serena and Brock sweat dropped. No-one knows how close Pikachu actually was...
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