Olivine City
Walking up a steep hill the group looks down to see they were now overlooking Olivine City.
"There it is." Molly smiles.
"We finally made it." Ash said, now feeling a burning passion in his chest. "Now I'm about to finally get badge number 5."
"This is gonna be awesome." Tomo grins.
"Maybe afterwards we can go relax by the beach." Misty sighs looking out at the ocean. She imagined herself and Togepi lying on the beach, sunbathing and relaxing under the sun.
"We'll do that later Misty, Ash has been waiting a long time for this." Brock said.
"Don't worry, once I get that badge I promise we'll take a day for the beach." Ash said. With that said and done, everyone headed down and entered Olivine City.
"So Ash have you given any thought to what Pokémon you're gonna use?" Brock asks.
"First I need to figure out what kind of Pokemon the gym leader uses." Ash said as they arrived at the gym.
"Hello, we're here for a battle." Tomo said when an echo came from the inside indicating a battle was going on.
"You guys heard that?" Misty asks.
"Sounds like there's already a gym battle happenig right now." Brock realized.
Opening the door they walk inside to see a Steelix battling a Kingdra. On the Steelix's side was a woman with long brown hair in two pig tails and wore a white dress. "Steelix, use Protect!"
Steelix creates a green barrier blocking Kingdras Hydro Pump. Looking to the other side they saw that Kingdra's trainer was Silver.
"Silver?" Tomo gasped.
"He's doing a gym battle?" Molly asks shocked.
"Kingdra use Surf!" Silver said as Kingdra created a big tidal wave.
"Dig and hurry!" The woman calls out as Steelix quickly dives underground to avoid the super effective move. Silver narrowed his eyes as he and Kingdra scanned the arena waiting for a sign of Steelix. That's when the ground began to rumble.
Bursting out of the ground Steelix slams into Kingdra knocking it backwards. Kingdra groans as it began picking itself back up.
"A clever tactic but that won't be enough. Kingdra use Smokescreen!"
Kingdra breathes out black smooth from its mouth as it surrounds the arena.
"Steelix use Iron Tail!" Steelix slams his tail down hoping to hit Kingdra but misses allowing Kingdra to blast it with a water gun.
As it tries to shake it off, Silver used this opening. "Now finish this, Dragon Pulse!"
From its mouth, Kingdra fires multicolored dragon-shaped beam, decking Steelix in the face. It falls to the ground with swirls in its eyes.
"Steelix is unable to battle, Kingdra is the winner! This gym battle victory goes to the challenger!" yelled the referee.
"Whoa Silver's gotten a lot stronger." Ash said impressed as the woman walks over to Silver and hands him a badge.
"That was a truly great battle young man. You and your Pokémon truly connect with the other. You've earned this Mineral Badge." She said.
"Thank you." Silver said before turning to see Ash standing by the door.
"Hey Silver didn't know you were into Gym battles too." Ash said.
"It's sort of a side hobby to pass the time." Silver said. "I supposed you're here for one too?"
"Yup." Ash nodded.
"Well then I guess I'll be on my way." Silver said walking to the door.
"Wait. How badges do you have?" Tomo asks.
Silver turned around and showed 6 badges surprising them.
"6 badges?" Misty exclaims.
"Ash is right, he really has gotten a lot stronger." Brock commented.
"See you later Ash." Silver said walking out the door.
As Ash turns to the gym leader she walks up to them. "You all come to have a gym battle, correct?"
"Well I am." Ash tells her.
The woman bows her head in apology. "Well I'm afraid I cannot battle you as of right now."
"What why not?" Molly asks.
"That last battle completely drained my Pokemon. I have to take them to the Pokemon Center first." She said.
"Oh well, that's Ok. I don't mind waiting." Ash said. Looks like his gym battle will have to wait.
"My name's Jasmine, I'm the Olivine City Gym Leader." She said.
"Hi Jasmine, my name's Ash and these are my siblings Molly and Tomo."
They were about to say something when Brock gets in front of them and grabs her hands.
"And I'm Brock, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Uhm..you as well?" She said uneasy.
"I must say you and your Steelix make quite a team. I have one as well so if you'd like to learn from another I'd be happy to give you some one on one training." Brock said when Misty grabs his ear.
"How about I train you to heel?" She mutters pulling him away.
"Is there anything you recommend we do while we wait for the gym battle?" Ash asks.
"Well there is the Olivine Light house. I was about to head their myself to check on someone." Jasmine said.
"A lighthouse?" Molly asked.
"Our light house is an Olivine City Landmark, we encourage all visitors who come by to see it at least once." Jasmine said.
"It must be pretty important." Tomo said.
"It is. I really must be on my way, and once again sorry for the inconvenience." Jasmine says and walks out the doors.
"Well I guess we have nothing to do but check out the city until then." Ash said.
"Do you think she'll use that Steelix against you?" Molly asks.
"Yeah that looked more tougher then yours or Brock's." Misty said. "You think you can handle something like that?"
"It's going to be challenging but I think I can. I could probably switch out some of my Pokemon to be ready for it." Ash said as they walked out.
"Well in the meantime let's enjoy this break while we have it." Misty said eager to go to the beach.
As they made their way to the beach they spotted a girl around Molly's age scrubbing an Onix with a large brush.
"All done. How does that feel Onix?" The girl asked it and the rock snake Pokémon lifts its eyes meaning it's smiling and grunts happily.
"Once Ms. Jasmine sees how much we've progressed she'll have to be impressed." She said getting their attention.
"Wanting to impress Jasmine? What does she mean?" Ash asks.
"Think she works for the gym?" Misty asks.
"I don't know, but did anyone notice how shiny that Onix is?" Tomo asks. They looked at the girl's Onix and saw it's entire body had a shining glow to it.
"I think she's putting wax on her Onix." Molly said. "But why?"
Brock watched the girl with a face that reads : "Something doesn't feel right" and walks up to the girl. "Excuse me, little girl?"
The girl turns around facing him. "Yes can I help you?"
"What is that you're doing to your Onix?" Brock asks.
"Pretty impressive isn't it? It took awhile but I completely covered him in a waterproof wax." She smiles proudly.
"Waterproof Wax?"
"Uh-huh. Since water type Pokémon always can beat an Onix, I thought maybe if I put this all over him, then there was absolutely no way I'd lose with him." She explains while Brock had a disappointed look on his face.
"You can't do that." Brock sighs.
"What why not?" She asks.
"Because it's cheating." Ash said walking over.
"Cheating?" The girl asks confused not knowing what she has done wrong.
"Do you really think you can win battles with only some cheap tricks you do with your Pokémon?" Ash asks.
"Cheap? Do you have any idea how much I had to buy to coat Onix?" She said.
"Not that kind of cheap." Ash groans.
"What we mean is that it isn't a kind way to treat your Onix." Brock says.
"If you really think pulling something like this is going to impress a gym leader then maybe your home with your Pokémon isn't really that strong." Ash said.
"What was that?!" The girl said angrily feeling offended. "I'll have you know that my Onix is strong and Ms. Jasmine is one of the best in Olivine City!"
"Please, she doesn't stand a chance against my brother Ash!" Molly said walking over.
"Who are you to say that?!" The girl said.
"I've seen Ash take on a lot tougher trainers than this gym leader, he can beat her and you easy!" Molly said causing her to growl.
"That's it..I'm not gonna stand around and let you insult Ms. Jasmine like that! I challenge you to a battle!"
"You're on!" Molly said accepting the challenge.
"Molly are you sure you're ready to battle?" Ash asks.
"I can take here, I've been watching you all battle for a long time I can handle this cheater." Molly said.
"I'm not a cheater! My name's Janina!"
Who cares? I'm gonna show you my big brother can beat anybody!" Molly said.
"Fat chance. Ready Onix?" Janina asks as Onix roars ready for battle.
They stood in a clearing apart from each other. Brock acted as the referee. "This will be a one-on-one Pokémon match between Janina of Olivine City and Molly Hale of Greenfield! The match will be over once one side's Pokémon can no longer continue!"
Ash, Tomo and Misty stood on the sidelines. "Ash I don't think Molly is ready for all of this. She doesn't have the Pokémon to beat an Onix." Misty said worried.
"Even so, this was Molly's choice. We can't interfere." Ash said.
"Teddiursa, go!" Molly said calling out her little bear Pokemon.
"Teddiursa's a normal type, and they don't have any effect on Onix." Tomo said poiting out one of the problems.
"This will be easier than I thought. Go Onix." Janina said as the Rock snake Pokémon faced the little bear.
"Let the match begin!" Brock announced.
"Onix, use Bind!" Janina calls out. Onix goes in to wrap his tail around Teddiursa.
"Teddiursa use Charm!" Teddiursa makes a cute face causing Onix to stop in his tracks lowering his attack.
"What the?" Janina said surprised.
"Now watch this, Metal Claw!" Teddiursa's claws glowed brightly as he jumped and slashes Onix in the face. Onix cried out in pain.
"No! The wax doesn't work against Steel Type moves!" Janina panicked.
"Teddiursa knows Metal Claw?" Misty asks surprised.
"How did she know Teddiursa could learn that attack?" Ash asks.
"I used your Pokédex to learn Teddiursa's moves after I first caught her." Molly smiles. "How are you gonna fight now that your dumb wax is useless?!" Molly mocked Janina.
"Like this! Onix Tackle!" Onix roars as he rushes in and rams into Teddiursa.
Teddiursa cries out as she landed near Molly.
"Hang in there Teddirusa." Molly said as Teddiursa slowly picks herself up.
"Now Onix, use Screech!" Onix roared loudly in the air as soundwaves erupted. Teddiursa brings her ears down in pain as her defense waa lowered.
"Now that's loud!" Brock said covering his ears.
"Guess she has been practicing with her Pokémon a little." Tomo cringed.
"Teddiursa, use Mud-Slap!" Molly yells out. Teddiursa digged in the ground and chucked mud into Onix's face, stopping the screech.
"Onix use Rock Throw!" Onix has boulders rain down from the sky but because of the mud in his eyes he was having trouble hitting Teddiursa.
Some rocks heading towards Teddiursa. "Use your Rock Smash!"
"Ursa!" Teddirusa punches through some rocks and continued running towards Onix.
"Grab Teddiursa, now!" Janina said as Onix, at the last minute wrapped its tail around Teddiursa and squeezed her.
"Teddiursa no!" Molly gasps as Teddiursa struggles to break free.
"Bind her Onix!" Janina grinned. Onix squeezed more, making Teddiursa cry out.
Molly gasps as she froze up trying to figure out what to do to get out of this.
'What do I do? What do I do?' Molly thought in her head. 'Think, what would Ash do?'
She looked around frantically when she notices Ash hinting for her to take a deep breath. She calms down and began to think of a solution.
Scanning around the field Molly noticed a splash of mud from Teddiursa's Mud Slap nearby and gets an idea.
"Teddiursa Mud Slap!" Teddiursa leans down and throws the mud at Onix's face causing him to scream and let go.
"Metal Claw!" On the way down, Teddiursa's claws glowed and scratched Onix. Onix screams in pain as he falls to the ground near Janina.
"Onix!" Janina gasped.
"Onix is unable to battle, Teddiursa is the winner! Victory goes to Molly!" Brock gave Molly the win.
"Yeah I did it!" Molly cheers jumping up and down.
"Ursa!" Teddiursa cheers.
"Wow she actually did it." Misty said amazed and impressed as Togepi chirped happily.
"That's my sister." Ash smiles standing up and clapping for her.
"Atta girl Molly!" Tomo clapped as well.
With Janina she was shocked that she was defeated. "I-I lost.." Onix roars softly apologizing for the loss.
"No Onix, it's my fault." Janina frowns.
"Now do you see what we mean?" She heard Brock coming over. "You can't take shortcuts when it comes to training and bonding with your Pokémon. You have to put in a lot of time and even more effort."
Janina nodded sadly. "I-I'm sorry."
"But now that you know you can become much stronger." Ash said walking over.
"Without that wax of yours." Brock finishes.
"I promise." She nods.
"That's good to hear." Brock smiles.
"Hey do you think you can help us find this lighthouse Jasmine said about?" Tomo asks.
"Sure I know exactly where that is." Janina nods.
"Do you think you can take us to it?" Misty asks.
Janina nodded. "Sure can, follow me." Leading them to the docks they come across an old brick layered building among the new buildings.
"Hey how come there's two lighthouses?" Ash questions as Brock takes out the Johto handbook.
"The closer one is called the Glitter Lighthouse, and from the looks of it, it has quite the history." Brock reads.
"You're right Brock and even though it's old we still keep fixing it to the day." Janina said leading them inside.
Once they got inside they saw the place eas empty below, but had a staircase. "Hello! Anybody here?" Ash calls out, but no answer. "Guess not."
"We won't know unless we head upstairs." Misty said and they all headed up the steps. Once they reached the top, they entered the top of lighthouse and on the floor near a statue was a yellow Pokémon with a gem on it's head and tail.
Molly gasped seeing what it was. "That's an Ampharos!"
"Ampharos?" Ash takes his Pokédex out.
"Ampharos, the Light Pokémon. Ampharos emits a strong light from the tip of its tail, which can be seen over long distances and serve as a beacon to those who are lost."
"Seen over long distances?" Tomo said impressed.
"That right, you see for many years Ampharos has helped us." Jasmine said walking down the stairs.
"Ms. Jasmine." Janina acknowledged her.
"I see you all took my advice." Jasmine said noticing the others.
"Jasmine I was just wondering if all of your Pokémon were all healed so we can have our battle?" Ash asks.
"Well yes, but I'm afraid I can't battle anyone if Amphy isn't feeling well." Jasmine frowns turning to the Ampharos. "You see even before electricity, we depended on the light from Amphy to power this light house, and even though a new one was recently built we still rely on the light from, Amphy and the people of this town love it. But for some reason the light from Amphy's tail has gotten weaker and no matter what I do nothing seems to work." Jasmine said.
The group felt saddened hearing that. "The poor thing." Tomo commented. Ash walks up to the little sick Pokémon. He leaned in and pets it.
"Isn't there anything you can do?" Ash asks.
"I ordered a very rare medicine from Cianwood city and it's ready but I just don't have the time to go pick it up." Jasmine said.
"Ooh, I can go pick it up for you Ms. Jasmine!" Janina tells her.
"No Janina, I asked your parents already and they said you're not old enough to take the boat by yourself." Jasmine said.
"Aw man. Janina frowns.
"Well...what if we went to get the medicine with her?" Ash suggests.
"You'll really do that? I don't want to be a bother for you all." Jasmine said.
"I can't leave a Pokemon in pain like this, and besides if I can't challenge this gym yet. I might as well do some traveling." Ash said.
"Well you may not be able to challenge me yet, but you can always challenge the Cianwood Gym." Jasmine said.
"Oh yeah I almost forgot, Cianwood City does have a gym. So that's a good option for us." Brock said.
"Well then we better get a move on if we want to catch the next boat." Janina said.
As the others quickly headed out of the lighthouse, Brock stayed behind. "My dear Jasmine, it's bittersweet to part li-"
"Come on Romeo, we gotta go!" Misty pulls him away.
As the sun was setting the group waved goodbye to Jasmine and Amphy as they set course for Cianwood city.
"So Ash, you think you can handle this gym?" Molly asks.
"How can I not? Seeing you win your first battle has got me fired up." Ash smiles.
Molly smiles hearing that. Pulling his sister in close Ash gives her a hug to which she happily returns as the boat leaves the dock.
Cianwood City
Arriving at Cianwood City, the group made their way right to the medicine shop where they got the medicine for Ampharous.
"Here you go." The vendor said handing it to Janina.
"Thank you very much sir." Janina thanks the man.
"Well that's a big relief." Misty commented.
"You better bring that to Jasmine right away." Brock says to Janina.
"If you hurry you can catch the express ship back to Olivine City. It'll have you there before nightfall." The vendor said.
"Have a safe trip Janina." Misty said.
"Once we finish things here, we'll be back to Olivine in a flash." Ash said.
"Good luck Ash and Molly I hope we can have a rematch." Janina said.
Molly nodded. "It's a deal."
Taking Janina back to the docks they watched as the boat took her back to Olivine City.
"Now what do you say we go find that gym?" Tomo asks.
"Sounds good to me." Ash nods when he notices some figures nearby. Looking in the sand he sees a man sparring with a Machoke.
The man goes to low sweep him, but Machoke evades him. "You're doing well Machoke, now let's try switching to offense." The Man said as Machoke started punching him.
The large man blocked all coming attacks like he doesn't feel them.
"Whoa, that guy's tough." Tomo said impressed as Machoke lands a Karate Chop knocking the man backwards.
"That was a nice Karate Chop. Now let's try a Submission attack." The man said.
Machoke jumps onto his hands and grabs onto the man's head with his legs, surprising the group as they rolled on the sand, before Machoke throws the man away to the ground. All of them gasp as they ran over to him.
"That was a perfect Submission." The man said before dropping to his knees.
"Are you okay sir?" Tomo asks.
"What were you thinking taking on a Machoke like that?" Misty questions.
"Getting hit by a Submission attack without any padding is dangerous." Brock said.
"I just...I'm just so proud of that Machoke!" The man said bursting into tears. The group looked confused.
"That Submission was truly perfect, ya hear me?!" He cried out to Machoke, who was also bursting into tears.
Running over the two of them hug.
"I'm so pleased with your progress!"
"Machoke!"
Breaking out of the hug the man looks to Ash. "Hey you with the scar. What's your name sport?"
"Me? It's Ash." Ash said.
"Ash huh? Okay what brings you to town sport?" He asks.
"Well sir I was kinda-" Ash was cut off by the man.
"Wait a minute, I can guess. By those scars on your face, you must be a Pokémon Trainer. You wouldn't be looking for the Cianwood City gym would ya?" He asks with a mean twinkle in his eye.
"Actually I am." Ash said.
"Alright let's go! March double time." He ordered.
"Huh?" Ash said confused.
"If you want to battle here at Cianwood City, I suggest you start marching!" He said.
That was enough to get him to march. "Y-yes sir!"
"Alright let's move!" He said as everyone started marching behind them.
Making their way up a hill towards a Dojo, Machoke was in the lead as he arrives first.
"Hey Machoke, wait..for.. us." Ash pants as they arrive next.
"So..tired." Molly pants.
"I can't take another step." Misty groans, meanwhile the man was catching up from behind.
"Gee what's..the matter with..you..kids? Out of..shape?" He wheezes before collapsing to his knees.
"Yeah sure, we're the ones out of shape." Misty said sarcastically.
"Sir maybe we should take a break." Tomo suggests.
"Yeah how much farther is this place you're taking us?" Ash asks.
"We're here." He points to the dojo.
"Huh?" All of them look inside to see multiple students run out to them.
"Welcome back master!" They all said.
"Master?" The group said in unison.
The man stood up. "Students, did you finished all of your training?"
"Yes sir!" All of them said.
"Wait does that mean that you're-"
"The Cianwood City Gym Leader! I'm the roughest, toughest fighting Pokémon gym trainer in all the land, but you can call me Chuck." He said surprising everyone.
Soon they all found themselves sitting in front of a large table. "And now we eat, eat, eat! So we can be strong fighting machines! Chuck declares.
Chuck and Machoke started chowing down.
"Well I don't know about earlier, but I'm not gonna say no to a meal this good." Ash said taking some food.
As they ate a woman comes over with a pot of food. "So you're here to have a gym battle?" She asks Ash.
"That's right." He nodded.
"Well you won't have any trouble beating that flabby husband of mine.
"Hey you are you calling flabby?!" Chuck said causing her to giggle.
"I have plenty more in the kitchen if anyone wants a second helping." She said.
After lunch...
"Oh man that was delicious." Ash sighs.
"I'll say. I'm stuffed." Tomo said.
"The food was pretty good, right Togepi?" Misty asks.
"Toge Toge."
"And so much more." Brock said getting their attention.
"What do you mean by that Brock?" Misty asks.
"It wasn't just a meal. It's called Pokémon Power Meal, a special method to strengthen trainers and Pokémon. For everyone here, everything is about their training." Brock said.
"They do seem pretty dedicated." Misty said.
Chuck stood up "Alright! Time to burn off those calories!" He turns to Ash. "You ready for that gym battle?"
Ash stands up too. "You know it."
In another part of the dojo, everyone was inside watching the battle on the sidelines while Ash and Chuck were in their perspective box.
"The Gym Battle between Chuck, the Cianwood Gym Leader and the challenger, Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town will now commence! Each side will use 2 Pokémon each and the match is decided once both either sides Pokémon can no longer fight!" One of Chuck's students acted as the referee for this battle.
"You ready Chuck?" Ash asks.
"You bet I am! Poliwrath you're up!" Chuck said throwing a Pokéball and out appeared a Poliwrath.
"That Poliwrath looks tough." Misty said.
"Poliwrath is both a Water type and a Fighting type." Brock said.
"What's Ash gonna use?" Tomo asks.
"Alright, Sakura I choose you!" Ash said calling out his grass type.
"Alright, Battle Begin!"
"Sakura Razor Leaf!" Ash said as Sakura fired multiple leaves at Poliiwrath.
"Poliwrath dodge it!" Chuck said as Poliwrath jumped out of the way.
"Grab Poliwrath with Vine Whip!" Ash said as Sakura raises her vines as they grabbed Poliwrath's leg, surprising him and brung him down to earth with one huge smash.
"Poliwrath, focus and use Ice Punch!" Poliwrath pulls on the vine yanking Sakura towards him as Ice forms in his fists.
"Sakura Body Slam!"
"Bay!" Sakura moves in and slams into Poliwrath knocking it to the ground before he could deliver a punch.
"Poliwrath, get that Bayleef off you with Water Gun!" Chuck yells. Poliwrath blasted Sakura with water, sending her in the air. "Now Low Kick!"
Poliwrath jumped and kicked Sakura in the stomach, making her cry out before falling to the ground.
"Sakura use Razor Leaf!"
"Shoot them down with Water Gun!"
Poliwrath fires multiple water blasts shooting down the Razor Leaf.
"Change tactics, switch to Magical Leaf!" Ash yells.
Sakura stopped the Razor Leaf and fired glowing leaves which soared around Water Gun and smashed into Poliwrath dealing super effective damage.
"Poliwrath!" Chuck gasped. "Stand your ground!"
"That was a good idea." Brock smiled impressed. "Magical Leaf is way stronger than Razor Leaf and it never misses."
"Ash is keeping Poliwrath guessing." Tomo grins.
"Let's keep this up Sakura, Magical Leaf again!" Ash said.
"Poliwrath use Ice Punch!" Poliwrath's fist turns to ice and punches the leaves freezing them into blocks of ice.
"Now use Double-Slap!" Poliwrath lept at Sakura and smacks her across the face multiple times.
"Chuck's really got some tough Pokémon." Tomo said.
And those were a lot of hits." Molly said as Sakura falls backwards.
"Now finish it up with Ice Punch!" Poliwrath's fist was coated with ice again as he lept at her. And just at the last minute.. "Do it Sakura!" Ash suddenly yelled.
Sakura rolls out of the way and causes Poliwrath to punch the ground, but the ice from it spread around causing Poliwrath's fist to freeze to the ground.
"Poliwrath?!" He exclaims in surprise as he tried pulling himself out of the ice.
"Now Sakura Body Slam!" Sakura rushed towards Polirwath and slams into Poliwrath at full speed breaking him free and smashing him to the ground. When she climbed off Poliwrath had swirly eyes.
"Poliwrath is unable to battle, Bayleef is the winner!"
"That was awesome!" Tomo cheered.
"Ash timed Sakura's dodge perfectly resulting in Poliwrath getting trapped by his own attack." Brock smiles.
"Now he only has 1 more of Chuck's Pokémon to beat." Misty said.
"But we've seen what that Pokémon can do." Molly said looking at Chuck who returns Poliwrath.
"Alright Machoke, it's up to you. Use Karate Chop!" Chuck said as Machoke started attacking his trainer.
"Uh what's going on?" Misty asks confused.
"Looks like Chuck's getting his Machoke warmed up for the battle." Brock said. "Plus it also helps Chuck focus too."
"Time to idea fighter of my own. Sakura return." Ash said calling her back. "Rune I choose you!" Ash's Gallade hopped onto the field with a knight stance.
"I like the way you think Ash." Chuck grins as Machoke walks forward to face him.
"Two fighting types under one ring." Tomo said.
"Machoke focus!" Chuck said as Machoke moved in.
"You too Rune!" Ash said as Rune does the same.
"Machoke, use Karate Chop!" Chuck yells.
"Rune dodge it and use Leaf Blade!" Ash said as Rune dodges the attacks before running in with glowing green arms.
He lashes at Machoke who quickly weaves from left to right.
"Machoke use Cross Chop!" Machoke puts his hands together in an X shape and smashes into Rune knocking him backwards.
"Fight back with a Psycho cut!" Ash said.
Rune released a blade of Psychic energy that flies towards Machoke.
"Machoke defense!" Chuck said as Machoke took a defensive stance taking the attack head on.
It did alot of damage, but Machoke still stood.
"I can't believe how strong it is." Molly said amazed.
"And Machoke still hasn't used his best attack." Brock said.
"That's showing them Machoke, now Focus Energy!"
Machoke started to glow as his chances of landing a critical hit increased.
"Use Swords Dance Rune!" Ash said. Rune takes an offensive stance as he raised his attack power.
"Machoke use Submission!" Machoke jumps onto Rune and grabs onto his head with his legs, trapping him before flipping him.
"Rune!" Molly gasps as the two Pokémon spun around the arena.
"It's not over yet. If Rune can stay strong and focus we still have a chance." Ash said determined. Right before Machoke could smash Rune to the ground.
Rune's eyes snapped open and grabs Machoke preventing him from throwing Rune into the air and ends up throwing Machoke instead.
"Machoke!" It yelled out.
"Machoke?!" Chuck exclaims.
"Now use Psycho Cut!" Rune slashes Machoke with a powerful psychic attack making Machoke scream in pain before he fell to the ground with swirly eyes.
"Machoke is unable to battle, the winner of the gym match goes to Ash Ketchum!" Chuck's student gave Ash the win.
Ash smiles widely as he pumps his fist in the air happy as ever.
"Way to go Rune!" Ash said.
"Amazing. Ash used the momentum from Submission to have Rune fling Machoke into the air instead of himself." Brock said blown away.
"That was unbelievable!" Tomo said feeling the same. "I gotta know how to learn that!"
"Leave it to Ash to keep surprising us." Misty smiles as Chuck walks up to him.
"That was incredible Ash, pulling off a move like that takes more than just luck. You got an amazing bond with your Pokémon." Chuck said.
Ash smiles. "Thank you Chuck, and I'm really proud I have one with all of them." He said patting Rune on the back, making the psychic type smile at his father.
"If you're like this with all your Pokémon you should have no trouble at all with the Johto League." Chuck said holding out a badge shaped like a fist. "Take this Storm Badge Ash, you've earned it."
Ash takes it and was grew looked happy he accomplished obtaining his 5th badge.
"The Storm Badge. Way to go Rune, you too Sakura." Ash smiles.
That night at the Pokémon Center, Ash had decided to call Janina to see if she made it.
"Wait so Jasmine still can't battle?" Ash asks.
"The medicine is working great, but until Amphy is all better she's not accepting any challenges." Janina said.
Ash sighs. "Oh well, I guess Jasmine and I will have to battle some other time."
"Sorry Ash." Janina aplogized for the news.
"It's okay, I'll check back later." Ash said.
"That's too bad Ash, I guess your battle's been delayed." Chuck's wife said.
"Hey Ash, why don't you check out the Whirl Islands." Chuck suggests.
"Whirl Islands? What are they?" Ash asks curious.
"They're a group of islands that are formed between here and Olivine City." Chuck's wife explains.
"The Whirl Islands have been the source of many Myths and Legends, there's even rumors of mysterious Pokémon there." Chuck said.
"That sounds like in interestingly place." Misty said liking the suggestion and Togepi chirped liking it too.
"Yeah we should go check it out." Brock agreed.
"Well since we have the time we can go." Ash nods.
"This pass will pay for all your passages on the ferry. Think of it as thanks for an amazing battle." Chuck's wife said.
"Oh thank you." Ash said taking the the pass.
"After all you did something right when you beat my husband, even if he is getting a little flabby." The woman giggled again.
"You may be right, hey that reminds me I better start training!" Chuck said as Machoke came in. "Lots of luck in Whirl Islands Ash. Remember, train hard, eat right and it's all about the focus."
Ash nodded. "Right, thanks alot Chuck."
With his 5th badge, Ash and his friends now decide to go to the Whirl Islands while they wait for Jasmine to accept his challenge. What will happen there? You'll have to wait and see.
Team Data:
Ash:
Mewtwo (Male)
Lugia/Maelstorm (Male)
Ivysaur/Alpha(Male)
Gallade/Rune (Male)
Glaceon (Shiny)/Ebon (male)
Magnemite/Sparks
Jigglypuff/Melody (Female)
Totodile/Riptide (Male)
Noctowl (Shiny)/Trickster (Male)
Bayleef/ Sakura (Female)
Charizard/ Torch (Male)
Tomo:
Nidorino (Male)
Venomoth (Male)
Poliwhirl (Male)
Electabuzz(Male)
Taurous (Male)
Venusaur (Clone)
Scizor (Male)
Pichu(Male)
Misty:
Staryu
Starmie
Goldeen (Female)
Gloom (Female)
Wartortle (Male)
Tentacruel (Male)
Kingler (Female)
Slowbro (Male)
Psyduck (Male)
Gyarados (Male)
Togepi (Male)
Blastoise (Clone)
Poliwhirl (Male)
Quagsire (Male)
Tototdile (Female)
Brock:
Golem (Male)
Steelix (Male)
Crobat (Male)
Parasect (Male)
Wartortle (Male)
Primeape (Male)
Digtrio (Male)
Tauros (Male)
Chansey (Female)
Rhydon (Female)
Pinsir (Male)
Charizard (Clone)
Donphan (Male)
Pineco (Male)
Miltank (Female)
Growlithe (Male)
Molly:
Mime Jr. (Male)
Butterfree (Female)
Pichu (Female)
Teddiursa (Female)
Ash's Lab Pokémon:
Fearow/Talon (male)
Gyarados/Mystic (female)
Cloyster/Gem (female)
Arbok/Naga (female)
Primeape/Champ (male)
Pinsir/Spike (male)
Sandslash/Quake (male)
Clefable/Tinker (female)
Persian/Bastet (female
Steelix/Diamond (female)
Poliwrath/Wav (male)
Wartortle/Shades (male)
Kingler/Crush (male)
Gyarados/Triton (male)
Kingdra/Spirit (male)
Tangrowth/Fern (female)
Marowak/Rattle (male)
Gengar/Sly (male)
Golduck/Einstein (male)
Muk/Grim (male)
Rapidash/Dash (female)
Tauros/Rodeo (male)
Dodrio/Trio (male)
Venomoth/Rura (female)
Dragonite/Marine (female)
Raichu (Alolan)/Small One (female)
Aerodactyl/Arrow (female)
Kabutops/Shredder (male)
Omastar/Nova (female)
Pikachu (Male)
Lapras/Aurora (Female)
Snorelax/Tank (Male)
Ralts (Shiny)/Grace (Female)
Hitmonlee/Pistol (Male)
Cyndaquil/Inferno (Male)
Magmortar/Volcan (Male)
Slowking/Oni (Male)
Mareep(Female) (Not keeping)
Houndour/Demon (Male)
Mew/Ultima
Espeon/Evlon
Rhydon/ Pazder
Celebi/ Nymph
Tomo's Lab Pokémon:
Pinsir (Male)
Donphan (Male)
Ledian (Female)
Omanyte (Male)
Venomoth (Male)
Delia's Pokémon:
Beedrill/Videl (Female)
Nidoran/Queen (Female)
Squirtle/Munch (Male)
Parasect/Spura (Female)
Goldee/Koi (Female)
Giant Bulbasaur (Male)
Lapras/Glacia (Female)
Dwebble/Terra (Male)
Dunsparce/Scrufffy (male)
And with that, Season 4 of Pokémon is finally finished. And now it's time for the final season of the Gold and Silver series. I've managed to have written almost all of Master Quest up to the final badge and we're now making plans for Pokémon Heroes (Movie 5) So we aren't spoiling anything. And I've decided to give Dunsparce to Delia since I really don't know what to do with him. Alright that's about it for now. See you guys next time once we've entered the Whirl Islands.
Also R.I.P Tim Conway. The voice of Barnacle Boy from Spongebob (1933-2019) May you and Ernest Borgnine (Mermaid Man) reunite in you for the memories..