Author's Note:
Here it is, Serena's Cinnebar Chateau challenge. Plus, Team Rocket reveal what they have been doing, and Ash is not happy, ready for the climax of Kanto's Team Rocket Arc, over the next few chapters. But first, Serena has a new challenge to face, and it sets up her role for the Team Rocket Climax... What does that mean? Wait and see. It is also the final part of the Cinnebar Arc. We also see Ash's aura in all its glory. If you want to know more about his aura, don't worry, there will be a chapter all about it after the Saffron Arc. Don't forget to vote in the poll concerning the Johto starter Serena should get...
On a side note, I've been thinking, before the Indigo League, I might do a chapter which will detail the statistics of each of Ash's pokemon. It won't be like a proper chapter, and only consist of the moves and those who have unlocked their hidden abilities, PM me to let me know if you like this idea, as Ash will actually be training between the Viridian Gym and the League, unlike in the anime... With that, let's begin...
Chapter 37: Serena VS Farfetch'd: A Chateau Shamble
"Whoa..." Ash spoke, shocked after hearing Pikachu's story. "I'm sorry, Pikachu.".
"What for?" Pikachu asked. "It all happened before I met you... If anything, you've helped me.".
"But still..." Ash replied, sadly. "You don't know if your brother is even alive... And yet I can't even get along with my twin.".
"From what I've seen Ash, it's Drake with the problem, not you." Pikachu replied. "
"Okay buddy." Ash replied. "But if you want to go looking for your brother, let me know... We will.".
"Thanks... But no thanks." Pikachu replied. "Since travelling with you, I have been able to put it behind me... I want to move forward, not back.".
"Sure Pikachu." Ash replied. "But if you ever need to talk or you change your mind, just let me know.". Pikachu nodded then a thought occurred to him.
"You could do one thing, for me." Pikachu replied.
"Anything." Ash replied with a friendly smile.
"Don't tell anyone my story." Pikachu replied. "I don't want to lose my rep as the tough guy in the group.".
"Hehehe, okay buddy, your secret is safe with me." Ash laughed, thinking Gyarados or Charizard is more of the tough guy. "We should get going, I'm sure the others are waiting for us.
"Okay then." Pikachu replied as he jumped onto Ash's should. "Hiya... Forward brave stead.".
"I still have your Pokeball... Buddy." Ash threatened, as he narrowed his eyes and glared at the electric type.
"You wouldn't dare." Pikachu replied, narrowing his own eyes, and sparking his cheeks. The two were locked in a stalemate, who will back down first? Who will win this stand off?
Ash sighed in defeat and walked out of the pokemon centre. Pikachu smiled triumphantly from the top of Ash's shoulder, little does he know, Ash has a much worse punishment in store, and the electric types victory will be short lived...
Stood outside the Big Riddle Inn, Serena had all her pokemon currently with her in a line. These are: Delphox, Farfetch'd, Seel, Kangashkan, Beedrill and Eevee. While Delphox, Kangashkan, Beedrill and Eevee stood proud, listening to their trainer, while Seel clapped happily. She maybe new here, but she knows that Serena is nice... She just isn't one to stand still. Farfetch'd was lay on his back, snoring, with a giant snot bubble.
"hmm... Farfetch'd." Serena sighed sadly. Maybe she shouldn't use him tomorrow. The five pokemon looked at the sleeping flying type, for of them were irritated at the flying types lack of respect, while Seel continued her happy clapping, the bird looks silly asleep.
After looking at the bird for about half a minute, Beedrill lost his patients and fired a Poison Jab into his behind. Farfetch'd cried out in pain as he jumped into the air, holding onto his behind, which is stinging from pain. As the pain faded away, Farfetch'd turned to the giant bee and yelled angrily at it. Soon it turned into a five-way argument between: Delphox, Beedrill, Eevee and Kangashkan VS Farfetch'd. Serena and Seel looked on.
Farfetch'd knows he is outnumbered, but he can take these pokes on in his sleep. Sure, the psychic guy and the bee might be decently strong but they respect that blonde girl, that shows how strong they truly are. Farfetch'd knows that given the chance, she would save herself and leave him in danger. He knows that she only has him to use in battle.
"Come on guys, we're all on the same team." Serena tried to quell the fighting. Seel didn't like the arguing, she is young and likes everyone getting along. Jumping into the air, upset, Seel unleashed a powerful icy wind. She maybe young, but she packs a punch. Of course, the ice type attack dealt more damage to Farfetch'd and Beedrill then it did to Delphox, but it was enough stop the fighting.
"Seel Seel." Seel cheered seeing that her plan to stop the fighting worked.
"Thanks, Seel." Serena told her water type, then turned to her pokemon. "As I was saying, for tomorrows Chateau challenge, Kangashkan, I'll use you on the rock field, Beedrill, you are on the water field, Eevee, you'll be on the grass field and Farfetch'd, I want to use you on the ice field... Will you battle with me?". Farfetch'd was taken back by this, doesn't this girl know he doesn't like her... Actually, maybe this challenge will be a good chance to show her his true feelings.
"Farfetch'd." The flying type replied with a swift nod. Serena smiled, maybe Ash was right, if they can connect in battle, they would build their bond, it's good to know Farfetch'd is also willing to give it a try. Some of the pokemon, namely Delphox and Beedrill were apprehensive to trust the flying type, but its Serena's choice and maybe it will pay off.
"Hey Serena." Ash called as he approached the group. As soon as he arrived, Pikachu jumped down to Eevee, who greeted him with a peck on the nose, while Serena greeted Ash with a peck on the cheek. Ash grabbed his pokeballs, and through all five up into the air. "Come on out, everyone!".
As the five pokemon appeared, it seemed that groups were easily formed. Primeape and Beedrill started sparing as those two have grown close when they are both at the lab, kind of like brother who share a love for battle. Pikachu and Eevee walked off together so they wouldn't get interrupted. Pidgeotto flew onto the branch of a nearby tree and began to roost. She may be close to Ash, but she still isn't one for people, and is very much a lone ranger. Aerodactyl took a resting place under the same tree. Dragonair and Kangashkan began conversing as they knew each other from the Safari Zone. Ivysaur, being the welcoming pokemon is his, introduced himself to the jolly Seel, who was happy to make a new friend. Farfetch'd was spotted sneaking up on the now resting Aerodactyl, probably wanting to play a prank on the fossil pokemon. Delphox was looking angrily at the raven-haired boy.
"Um... Hi Delphox... What's up?" Ash asked, nervous.
"Where's Charizard?" Delphox asked in a fake calm tone.
"Oh... He's back at the lab." Ash explained. A sweat drop grew on the back of his head, seeing the fire type's annoyed expression. "Sorry, but I can't keep him on the team all the time just for you.".
"Hmm." Delphox turned her head in denial. "When did you last rotate Pikachu with someone?". Not waiting for an answer, Delphox approached Kangashkan and Dragonair.
"What was that about?" Serena asked as she watched her starter walk away.
"She's upset that I rotated Charizard." Ash explained.
"Hehehe, kind of like did, first time I sent Eevee to the lab?" Serena asked with a light giggle.
"Oh yeah..." Ash remember with a little chuckle. "He was sulking for days.".
"Until I brought her back." Serena replied. "If I remember correctly.".
"Yeah... Sorry about him threatening to shock you." Ash replied sheepishly.
"Don't be." Serena replied and pecked his cheek again, then looped her arms around his, finishing by resting her head on his should. "I'd probably do the same if someone sent you away.". Ash pecked her cheek to show his appreciation.
"Ya know... I think Ivysaur and Tangela are our only pokemon couple which don't have a fit when the rotations split them up." Ash joked. Serena seemed in thought about it, for a little bit, then laughed.
"I think your right." Serena replied cheerfully, but they were interrupted by Ash's stomach growling in hunger.
"Sorry..." Ash sheepishly apologies, embarrassed. "Guess it's tea time.".
"It's okay... It's who you are." Serena replied. "Come on, Brock said he the food was almost ready before you showed up... I'm sure it's ready by now.".
"Right." Ash excited replied. "Come on everyone it's time to eat.". The group of pokemon and trainers all entered the riddle in and moved to the dining room where Brock had all the food prepared. Ash and Serena greeted their two friends and the pokemon each took their position for eating, in much of the same groups as outside.
"Awe, that is just so cute." Misty gusted.
Causing the group to look at what Misty was excited about. It was Pikachu, and Eevee eating out of the same bowl. Ash Brock and Misty all made their own comments, which didn't seem to bother Eevee, but Pikachu became quickly embarrassed. He was just glad that Wartortle was back at the lab. Deciding to ignore the comments, Pikachu made his way over to Ash's backpack, to get his Ketchup stash. Only to find no red source in sight.
"Where is the ketchup?" Pikachu asked in a threatening tone.
"What was that buddy?" Ash asked, pretending he didn't hear.
"Where. Is. My. Ketchup?" Pikachu repeated.
"Sorry buddy, I needed to pick some up on the way back from the pokemon centre." Ash replied, with a smirk. "Guess I forgot.".
"You should go to the shop, quick." Pikachu threatened, with sparking his cheeks.
"I would... But look at the time." Ash replied. "All the shops are closed.". Pikachu had a complete look of horror, back at the pokemon he won the battle, but this is a cruel and unusual punishment. Eevee couldn't help but giggle at Pikachu's cute antics and went up, pecking his cheek.
"Come on, Pika." Eevee told her boyfriend. "I'm getting lonely.". After the battle between Pikachu and Ash finished, everyone went on to have a normal night, and Serena made sure to get an early night, ready for the Chateau challenge tomorrow...
The next morning, after breakfast, the group made their way to Cinnebar's Chateau. Farfetch'd requested that he waits out of his Pokeball until his battle and Serena was all too happy as it shows that Farfetch'd is taking this seriously.
"Greetings." The butler greeted the gang outside of the Chateau. "I am, Roberts. The Cinnebar Chateau butler... Who is competing today?".
"I am." Serena stepped forward and handed her members card to Roberts. The butler examined the card and smiled.
"Very good, Marchioness Serena." Roberts replied as he handed the card back. "The order of the fields today is: Round 1 is the rock field, round 2 is the grass field, round 3 is the Water field and finally round four is the ice field.".
"That's great, thank you." Serena thanked then turned to Farfetch'd. "Here that Farfetch'd, you will be in the final match, if we make it that way.".
"And I'll cheer everyone on until that battle." Farfetch'd declared as he pounded his stick against his chest. Ash translated for him. Serena was happy that Farfetch'd is really taking this seriously.
"Thanks, Farfetch'd, I'm sure with everyone's support, we will win the whole thing." Serena told her flying type. Except, Serena doesn't know of the wild duck's true motives for his battle in the Chateau.
"Now, if you will follow me, madam." Roberts requested, and lead the whole group into the Chateau. Unknown to everyone, Farfetch'd smirked inwardly, going last means his plan will work better than he expected. Beedrill eyed the normal flying type, he doesn't trust the mon, and thinks he's up to something.
Once inside, the group, and Farfetch'd waited in the lobby, while Serena was led away to the changing rooms. She came out a few minutes later dressed in the same outfit from the Celadon Chateau. The group all commented on her look and praised her.
"Could Marchioness Serena and Marchioness Yvonne please report to Battle Field 5, for their first-round battle." Roberts requested over the speaker. Ready for her first-round battle, she gripped Kangashkan's Pokeball and looked with determination, with that, she made her way to the battle room with her friends.
In the battle room, Serena stood in the trainer's box with Farfetch'd by her feet, while her friends stood on the side lines. A girl around Serena's age was in the opposite trainers box.
"This is a first round match of an official Battle Chateau Tournament, between Marchioness Serena and Marchioness Yvonne. This match will take place on a rock field. May both participants exchange pleasantry?" The ref request. Both Serena and Yvonne faced each other and smiled, then both did a curtsy. "Now both participant may choose there pokemon.". Both Serena and Yvonne gripped there pokeballs.
"Nidoqueen, Spotlight." Yvonne shouted as her ground poison type appeared and let out a battle cry. Serena pulled out her pokedex:
Nidoqueen, The Drill Pokemon. The final evolved form of Nidoran (F). Its super-hard, needle-like scales stand up when excited. It uses its hefty bulk for performing powerful moves.
"Kangashkan, you're up!" Serena shouted as she released her normal type. When the two females faced off in battle stances, Nidoqueen seemed to flare up, her rivalry ability was activated.
"Let the battle... Begin." The ref declared.
Marchioness Serena VS Marchioness Yvonne:
"Poison Sting!" Yvonne shouted. Nidoqueen fired loads of Poison Stings towards Kangashkan.
"Sucker Punch!" Serena shouted. As the Poison Stings closed in, Kangashkan's clenched her fist and disappeared. She reappeared behind the drill pokemon and punched her in the back of the head. "Tail Whip!". Kangashkan whipped her tail around and lowered Nidoqueen's defence before jumping back to her original position.
"Body Slam!" Yvonne shouted. Nidoqueen jumped into the air with the use of her tail and began falling towards Kangashkan.
"Huh, I'll need to remember that." Ash thought to himself, seeing the normally ground stuck pokemon, become airborne.
"Counter!" Serena shouted. Nidoqueen landed on top of Kangashkan, who quickly grabbed Nidoqueen's leg and slammed her into the floor, with double the force from the Body Slam.
"Superpower!" Yvonne shouted. As Kangashkan moved her arm back. Nidoqueen grabbed the limb and threw the normal type over her whole body, into the wall. Lucky, it was her back which hit the wall, as it meant her child was hurt, who's been laughing throughout the whole battle. Kangashkan wasn't down yet.
"Bite!" Serena instructed. As Nidoqueen pushed herself up, Kangashkan bit down hard on Nidoqueen's shoulder. "Now throw her!". With a mighty swing of the neck, Nidoqueen was sent flying across the field. Nidoqueen, dug her feet in the ground, and skidded to a stop.
"Take Down!" Yvonne shouted. Nidoqueen started charging at the normal type.
"Counter with Mega Punch!" Serena shouted. Kangashkan clenched her fist and threw it forward. The head and fist collided, creating a shock wave. The two were evenly matched.
"Iron Tail!" Yvonne added. Nidoqueen's tail became covered in metal and she swung it around, making her tail hit Kangashkan in the face. As Kangashkan recovered from the attack, as her defence was lowered, and Nidoqueen returned to her original position
"Are you alright Kangashkan?" Serena asked. With a strong nod, Serena smiled.
"Far Farfetch'd!" The wild duck pokemon shouted encouragement.
"Thank you too, Farfetch'd." Serena smiled happily, at her normal flying type. He really has changed his attitude. Unknown to everyone, that is exactly what Farfetch'd wants her to think.
"Poison Sting!" Yvonne shouted. Nidoqueen opened her mouth, firing a barrage of poisonous stingers at the normal type. Kangashkan put her arms up in a defensive stance, wincing from the pain.
"Move in Kangashkan, and use Dizzy Punch!" Serena shouted. Moving at a decent speed, Kangashkan took the Poison Sting without backing down. When close enough, Nidoqueen swung her fist up and hit Nidoqueen under the chin, stopping the Poison sting. Nidoqueen looked fine.
"Hold on Brock, I though Dizzy Punch confused the opponent." Ash questioned.
"Not exactly Ash." Brock replied. "While moves like Supersonic and Confuse Ray do confuse the opponent every time, but Dizzy Punch only has a chance.".
"Earth Power!" Yvonne shouted. Stamping her foot on the ground, a crack appeared under Kangashkan's feet and an intense heat was released, causing some serious damage to the normal type. "Double Kick!". While Kangashkan was stuck, Nidoqueen jumped at the normal type and slammed her feet into the opponent, even hitting the baby. That made the mother angry. Serena knows what Kangashkan wants to do.
"Fight back with Rage!" Serena shouted. Use her child's cries to fuel her anger and stormed at the ground poison type, letting out a brutal assault. It took nearly too minutes before Kangashkan finally calmed down. Serena saw that Rage was almost over, and made her next move. "Dizzy Punch!". Ending the assault with another dizzy punch, Kangashkan landed the attack square in Nidoqueen's face.
"Oh no, Nidoqueen's confused." Yvonne cried, seeing her Drill pokemon doing a silly dance.
"Awesome job Kangashkan, Keep it up!" Serena encouraged. Kangashkan smiled and nodded before entering another battle stance. Farfetch'd also shouted encouragement to the normal type, who gave a thumbs up. Sure, Beedrill and Delphox may not trust the wild duck pokemon, but like the mother she is, she has to believe that giving him responsibility in this battle has helped in solving Farfetch'd attitude problem.
"I know you can do it, Nidoqueen!" Yvonne shouted. "Use Ice Beam!". While doing her dance in the confusion, Nidoqueen looked up and fired a beam of ice out of her mouth. It wasn't nearly full power and it ended up raining down on the confused pokemon, freezing her feet in place. Serena seeing this match as her's.
"Finish it with Power Up Punch!" Serena shouted.
Clenching her fist again, Kangashkan loaded up another power up punch and charged at the sitting Psyduck, which is her opponent. Slamming her fist into Nidoqueen's chest, the Drill pokemon was sent flying back into the wall, with the ice breaking. Landing in the wall, Nidoqueen fell on her stomach with swirls in her eyes.
"Alright Kangashkan, you were amazing out there!" Serena cheered as she hugged her motherly pokemon. The mother returned the affection, and so did the child. Farfetch'd also approached and congratulated them, although didn't join in the hug.
"Nidoqueen is unable to battle." The ref declared. "The winner of this match is Marchioness Serena and her Kangashkan, meaning it is those two who will move on". Both girls returned their pokemon with thanks, and did another curtsy, before leaving for the lobby, with the rest of the gang.
The second round was on the grass field against Marquis Samson. Serena used Eevee while her opponent used Ponyta. Eevee used her small size to easily avoid the fire type, while Pikachu eagerly cheered his girlfriend on. Farfetch'd was going to cheer as well, but didn't want to give the electric type the wrong idea, and end up with a thunder bolt. In the end Serena and Eevee won, heading onto the third round.
The third round was on the water field against Marchioness Daisy. Daisy used a Cloyster against Serena and Beedrill. Despite being at a type advantage, Daisy and Cloyster stayed on the defence, while Beedrill went in for the attack. Causing chip damage against the withdraws, Beedrill was able to come out on top. Farfetch'd did try to cheer the bee on, but Beedrill wasn't buying it, and Farfetch'd decided it wasn't worth it.
The group was now waiting in the lobby, to be called for Serena's final battle. All she knows is it is on an ice field and if she wins then she reaches the rank of Duchess, and then the battle layout changes when she attempts to become a Grand Duchess.
"Are you excited Farfetch'd?" Serena asked her flying type, clearly excited herself. Smirking inwardly, Farfetch'd replied with a feather up.
"Far Farfetch'd." Farfetch'd declared, confidently. Ash and the others were walking towards them.
"Farfetch'd said to leave it to him." Ash translated. "He'll give them a show they won't forget.".
"That's great Farfetch'd." Serena replied to her wild duck pokemon. "If we work together then there's nothing we can't achieve.".
"Come on Serena, with that determination, no-way you will lose." Ash praised with his signature thumbs up and toothy grin.
"Thanks Ash." Serena replied sweetly, with a quick peck on the cheek. Then she grabbed all her pokeballs. "Come on out, everyone.". Soon, Delphox, Eevee, Beedrill, Seel and Kangashkan joined Farfetch'd. "Okay team, we've made it too the final round. If me and Farfetch'd can pull out a win, then we are that much closer to conquering the Battle Chateau.".
All the pokemon were happy to hear that. Pikachu jumped down from Ash's shoulder and congratulated Eevee on her win, and the two just embraced each other. Beedrill and Delphox, on the other hand, approached Serena in an attempt to make her change her mind about using Farfetch'd, these two have been with her long then any of the others, and neither trust the wild duck pokemon, although they have no proof, gut instinct is saying he is up to no-good.
"Don't worry you two... I know Farfetch'd has been trouble in the past, but I think by giving him a chance to prove himself, he will mature and grow." Serena reassured, the two pokemon sighed. Serena's logic does make sense, and their gut instinct could be completely wrong, but it just doesn't feel right to them.
"Could Marchioness Serena and Marquis Pete please report to Battle Room 1, for their final round match?" Roberts requested. Serena turned to all her pokemon.
"Okay guys, it's time... Return." Serena told her pokemon, recalling Delphox, Beedrill, Kangashkan and Seel. Farfetch'd stood by her feet, looking ready for his battle. She was about to return Eevee, when she saw her Evolution pokemon cuddling with Pikachu. "Hey Eevee, would you like to watch on the side line, with Pikachu?".
"Eevee, Eevee." Eevee happily replied, Serena smiled seeing her happy pokemon
"Alright then." Serena replied and stood up.
"Good luck Serena, you'll do great." Ash told her.
"Yeah, go out there and show them a thing or two." Misty added.
"Just relax, and everything will be fine." Brock added.
"Thanks guys." Serena replied, grateful. Then she turned to the battle room and took a deep breath. "I'm ready.". With all three-round won, it was now time for Serena and Farfetch'd to battle on the ice field. In Battle Room 1, Serena stood in the trainer's box with Farfetch'd by her side. On the side lines is the group, with Eevee who decided to stay out and cuddle with Pikachu while watching the final round.
"This is the final round match of an official Battle Chateau Tournament, between Marchioness Serena and Marquis Pete. This match will take place on an ice field. May both participants exchange pleasantry?" The ref request. Both Serena and Pete faced each other and smiled, Serena did a curtsy while Pete bowed. "Now both participant may choose there pokemon.". Pete gripped his Pokeball pokeballs.
"Jynx, on ice!" Pete shouted, sending his ice psychic type on to the ice ring. Serena took out her pokedex:
Jynx, The Human Shaped Pokemon. The evolved form of Smoochum. Talks in a strange, incomprehensible language. It is known for its weird wiggling that causes people to dance.
"Alright Farfetch'd, it's you and me!" Serena shouted as she pointed out to the field and Farfetch'd did a short glide onto the ice, ready to put his plan into action.
"Let the battle... Begin!" The ref declared.
Marchioness Serena VS Marquis Pete:
"Start off with Agility, Farfetch'd!" Serena shouted. Farfetch'd smirked and shot off across the ice, spinning his stick around, using Swords Dance. Serena frowned, she wanted to raise his speed, not attack. "What's up Farfetch'd? I said Agility.".
"Ice Beam!" Pete shouted. Jynx shot a beam of ice out her hands, towards Farfetch'd but the normal flying type easily dodged it. Farfetch'd jumped and aimed an Aerial Ace at the psychic ice type.
"Farfetch'd, stop Aerial Ace and use Night Slash." Serena shouted. Farfetch'd lost his focus and glared at his 'trainer'. Pete saw an opening.
"Counter with Ice Punch!" Pete shouted. Jynx covered her fist with ice and it collided with the wild duck pokemon, knocking it away, in front of Serena, causing some serious damage. Both pokemon returned to their original positions.
"Farfetch'd..." Serena asked. "What's going on.".
"Farfetch'd." The wild duck pokemon spat as he entered another battle stance. It is her fault that he took that attack. If it wasn't for her, then he wouldn't have taken any damage. Why should he listen to her?
Pete saw the rift between the pokemon and trainer, he can use this to his advantage. Sure, he will need to play a guessing game based on the normal flying types movements, but based on Chateau rules, this battle could just win itself... All he has to do is sit tight and enjoy the show...
"Powder Snow!" Pete shouted, hopefully the snow will stop Farfetch'd in his tracks. Jynx opened her mouth and a load of snow was blown towards the wild duck pokemon.
"Dodge it!" Serena shouted. Farfetch'd picked up his stick and push on the slippery surface to start ice skating around the field, he isn't listen to her, but only an idiot would stand still. He used Swords Dance while on the move.
"Use Confusion and grab that duck." Pete instructed.
"Keep moving, Jynx can't lock on if you're on the move." Serena instructed. Farfetch'd rolled his eyes at that command, of course he was going to keep moving. While ice skating, Farfetch'd picked up his stick and skated close to his opponent, using his stick to use Fury Cutter, cause some damage thanks to the type advantage. "Farfetch'd what was that for?". While skating, Farfetch'd turned to face Serena and use a feather to pull his lower eye lid down and stick out his tongue.
"Quick Jynx, use Ice Punch!" Pete countered. As Farfetch'd continued to taunt the ice psychic type by going in close and racking up his Fury Cutters, Jynx surrounded her fist with ice, and tried to hit the wild duck pokemon but missed each time. Jynx took more damage from each continual Fury Cutter.
"Come on Farfetch'd, what has gotten into you?" Serena asked as a sign of desperation.
"Far Farfetch'd." Farfetch'd replied then laughed as he continued to skate around.
"Hey Ash, what did Farfetch'd say?" Misty asked.
"If I was too repeat that, my mother would wash my mouth out with bleach." Ash replied as he narrowed his eyes on the wild duck pokemon for calling his girlfriend such things. Too bad it isn't Thanks Giving...
"Due to Farfetch'd not following the trainer's instructions, Marchioness Serena will be issued with a yellow card." The ref declared. "If another one is issued then the battle will be forfeited.".
Serena frowned, she trusted Farfetch'd, she thought he actually wanted to battle with her, and now he is throwing not just hers, but Kangashkan's, Eevee's and Beedrill's hard work away. Hell, he's throwing away the hard work of every pokemon on their team... What is his problem?...
"Jynx, use lovely kiss." Pete shouted. Jynx began spinning on the spot, moving with her skating opponent. She started firing kisses towards the wild Duck Pokemon, but they couldn't hit.
"Farfetch'd, Aerial Ace!" Serena shouted. Ignoring her trainer, Farfetch'd shot towards the ice psychic type and his stick glew black with a purple outline. He swiped it across Jynx's body, and caused some serious damage. He used Night Slash. Jynx fell forward onto one knee, the super effective move didn't tickle.
"Jynx are you alright?" Pete asked, clearly concerned. Farfetch'd shot towards Jynx again to use Night Slash again. "Ice Punch.". Since Farfetch'd was moving in the same way as before, Jynx easily directed her ice-covered fist into the wild duck pokemon. Farfetch'd cried out in pain from the super effective attack.
"Farfetch'd!" Serena shouted out with concern. "Use Agility and get away!". Farfetch'd listened to that girl. He would've done that anyway, but he can't do what she says.
Once his mind was made up, he swung his stick overhead and slammed it into Jynx's head, causing some serious damage with Revenge. Jynx's Ice Punch was cancelled. Farfetch'd began swinging his stick at Jynx, furiously striking it with a barrage of Fury Cutter's, each one more powerful than the last.
"Farfetch'd!" Serena shouted, in a pleading manor. "Please stop!". Farfetch'd ignored her and continued his assault until Jynx fell back with swirls in her eyes.
"Fetch'd." Farfetch'd smirked as he turned his back on his fallen opponent. There, he doesn't need that girl to win. He can battle by himself.
"Farfetch'd refused to follow his trainer's instruction, thus forfeited the match." The ref declared. "The winner of this battle is Marquis Pete whose rank will increase to Duke.".
"... Farfetch'd..." Serena whispered sadly. Why did he do that, he made a complete U-turn. He not only ruined her chance to improve her rank, hell, that wouldn't be so bad, but he 'cheered' his team on, only to stab them in the back. What did she ever do to the wild duck pokemon? He's not even ashamed of the result, he looks... Proud. In his eyes, he not only won the battle, but made it so the only loser was Serena... And her other pokemon...
"Farfetch'd." The normal flying type spat as he smirked evilly at his 'trainer'. He isn't fooled by her fake friendly attitude, she only wants to use him to raise her rank, no way is he going to help her.
"... Return." Serena sighed and called her normal flying type back. She isn't sad that she lost, but more so how she lost. If her and her pokemon worked together, and did everything they could, then she couldn't complain, but... It isn't her opponent that beat her... It was Farfetch'd.
Staring at the Pokeball she used to recall her Farfetch'd, what will it take to get Farfetch'd to listen to her. Being held captive together and her rescuing it from being tortured?... She can remember considering letting Farfetch'd go before, but remembered Ash's words 'Never give up, until it's over'... Maybe after today's Chateau challenge, it is over.
"Serena..." Ash approached his girlfriend and placed his hand on her shoulder. Serena turned to see his sad eyes. Ash feels guilty, he is the one who convinced Serena to use Farfetch'd, even after what happened with Sandslash in the Cinnebar Gym. "I'm so sorr...".
"No Ash." Serena stopped him, with a lump in her throat. "... Just, don't.". Ash was cut off by Serena and the honey blonde girl left to change out of her outfit. Eevee, saw how sad her trainer was, and despite enjoying her alone time with Pikachu, she knows she has to help. Reluctantly, Eevee left her boyfriend and ran after Serena.
Pikachu didn't mind as he would do the same for Ash... Probably...
"Huh..." Serena said when she heard her evolution pokemon, she has already changed back into her normal clothes. Eevee made herself known. "Oh Eevee, it's you.".
"Vee vee." Eevee spoke sympathetically. The normal type jumped onto Serena's lap (as she is sat down), and snuggled her head into Serena's stomach.
"Hehehe, thanks Eevee." Serena giggled lightly, but it soon subsided and she sighed. "... I'm sorry.".
"Eevee?" Eevee questioned, what does Serena have to be sorry about.
"I'm sorry Eevee." Serena repeated. "After you, Beedrill and Kangashkan worked so hard to win your battles... I let you down... Beedrill and Delphox warned me about using him... And I didn't listen.".
"Eevee! Eevee! Vee!" Eevee shouted angry. Serena may not have Ash to translate, but she knows her pokemon well enough to understand what they are saying, roughly.
"Thanks, Eevee." Serena smiled as she hugged her evolution pokemon. "But I'm the trainer... I should've seen through his charade and all your guys hard work went to waste because of it.".
"Vee, Eevee, vee!" Eevee shook her head. Serena let her 'words' sink in.
"I didn't let you guys down? I helped you reach your potential and it was Farfetch'd who let the side down?" Serena repeated what Eevee said.
"Eevee." The normal type nodded, happily. Serena is a good trainer, she saved her from those bad guy, with the talking Meowth.
"Thanks Eevee, you're the best." Serena hugged her evolution pokemon. "Now take a good rest, I'll collect my thoughts then I'll take with Farfetch'd... With the rest of the team.". Eevee was happy to see her trainer back to her old self, and was happy to be returned.
Serena smiled at the Pokeball before she attached it to her belt again. She will drop her pokemon off with Nurse Joy after their battles, then she can go on a walk, and think about what she's going to do with Farfetch'd. She hates to think about releasing any of her pokemon, but if he won't listen to her then...
"How sweet." A snide female voice mocked.
"Hey, once we done with her, maybe that Farfetch'd will join us since it hates her so much." A snide male voice replied.
"Wh-what... Who's there?" Serena asked, fearful. Suddenly, the lights in the changing room went out, and a spot light appeared.
"Prepare for Trouble." Cassidy announced.
"And make it double." Butch announced.
"To infect the world with devastation." Cassidy replied.
"To en-light all people in every nation." Butch replied.
"To denounce the goodness of truth and love." Cassidy struck a pose.
"To extend our wrath to the stars above." Butch struck a pose.
"Cassidy.".
"Butch.".
"We're Team Rocket, circling Earth each day and night." Cassidy struck a final pose.
"Surrender to us now, or you'll surely lose the fight." Butch struck a final pose.
"Raticate." A Raticate appeared and struck a pose.
"Cassidy and Bob." Serena replied, half with fear, half with anger. She gripped Delphox's Pokeball, as she is the strongest pokemon she has, who hasn't battle today, meaning she is in the best condition.
"THE NAME IS BUTCH!" Butch yelled. " B.U.T.C.H! BUTCH!".
"You're not getting your hands on any of my or anyone else's pokemon." Serena declared.
"Hahaha, oh. You think were after your pathetic little pests." Cassidy laughed, arrogantly.
"Why would we waste our time with those losers." Butch added in a similar tone.
"T-then, what do you want?" Serena asked, confused.
"To make our boss happy." Cassidy replied.
"And he wants the like of you, and the rest of you twerps behind bars." Butch added. "And out of Team Rocket's hair.".
"W-what?" Serena questioned filled with fear. Her eyes darted around the room, until her eyes landed on a door to the left of them, maybe she could make an escape, and she decided to dart towards the door.
"Not so fast, little girl." Butch stopped her as Raticate jumped in front of the door, forcing Serena to back up.
"Delphox, I need..." Serena was about to throw her Pokeball but was cut off.
"Not this time." Cassidy stopped her and threw a metal cube at her feet, and a gas was released, knocking Serena out. A group of five Rocket grunts ran in from the door Raticate was blocking.
"Hurry up!" Butch shouted at their underlings. "Throw her into the cargo then hurry back, we still have the others to get.".
"Yes sir." The grunts responded in unison, and saluted the two named agents. Then they quickly tied Serena's hands, her feet and a mouth gag. Throwing her into a giant cart, and covered it with a blanket, then rushed out of the room.
Cassidy and Butch smirked evilly, one down, three to go...
"Where is she?" Ash asked concerned.
"Come on Ash, what could have happened?" Brock asked, trying to reassure his surrogate brother.
"I don't know Brock." Ash replied, looking down. "But she was so upset... I just want to make sure she's okay.".
"Come on Ash, you know how strong she is." Brock reassured. "She's probably just brushing her hair or something.".
"If it'll make you feel better, Ash. I'll go and get her." Misty added.
"Thanks Mist." Ash replied giving her a weak smile. "I just can't help but feel like something bad has happened.".
Misty replied with a reassuring smile, before rushing into the changing rooms.
"I wouldn't worry Ash." Brock told the younger trainer. "It is probably something really simple.".
"I know Brock." Ash replied. "But I have this sick feel in the pit of my stomach, and I'll feel better when I know for sure.".
"That's understandable." Brock replied thoughtfully. "You're in love.". Ash blushed at the statement, although he has never actually used that
Misty reappeared about five minutes later, with no Serena. Misty was also in a sort of panicked state, which is rare for the water type trainer.
"Misty?" Ash questioned, his concern growing at the minute. "Where's Serena?".
"First, calm down." Misty told the pallet native. Reluctantly, Ash calmed himself down. When Misty saw this, she decided she best explain. "I... Couldn't find Serena, anywhere in there. Asking around, no-one's seen her since she left the battle room.".
"So... Where is she?" Ash asked, slightly confused. He was expecting she was injured or crying or something.
"No-one knows, Ash." Misty replied. "She isn't in the Chateau, but all her stuff, except her travelling clothes and pokeballs are here.".
"No... Serena wouldn't just leave everything." Ash replied, his concern growing by the moment. "No matter how upset she is.".
"I know Ash." Misty replied.
"We've travelled with her too." Brock added.
"So, where is she?" Ash asked. It may seem weird that he is so concerned, but it is a gut feeling telling him that something has happened.
"No-one knows." Misty repeated. Ash jumped up.
"Then what are you waiting for?" Ash asked. "If she isn't here, then she must be on somewhere on the island.". Without waiting for an answer, he bolted out of the door with Pikachu struggling to stay on Ash's shoulder.
Brock and Misty looked at each other, sure, Serena is probably just having a walk and Ash is making a mountain out of a mole hill, but just standing around wouldn't work.
"Come on Misty, I'll check around the gym and you check the beach." Brock told the water type trainer.
"Sure, meet ya back at The Riddle Inn, later." Misty replied and the two trainers took off in their respective directions.
Wandering around the base of the Volcano, Brock was making his third lap around the base of the lava filled mountain. His Diglett was plowing through the ground by Brock's feet.
"What's up Diglett?" Brock asked sympathetically. "Still can't sense anyone?". Diglett looked at his trainer, while he speaked, then looked down when he finished. Diglett and Dugtrio may have the ability to locate movement on the ground near them, but he is still very young and hasn't master that ability yet.
"Dig dig, Diglett, dig." Diglett pleaded, with tears in his eyes.
"It's okay buddy." Brock reassured as he knelled down to his ground type, and petted his head. "We don't even know that she is around here.". Diglett just enjoyed the affection from his trainer... When he felt a group of footsteps approaching them. It's hard to tell how many there are, but maybe Ash and Misty found Serena and are coming to find Brock.
"Diglett Diglett, dig, Diglett." Diglett excitedly told Brock, and turned towards the source of footsteps.
"Your saying you can sense someone coming from over there?" Brock questioned.
"Dig Diglett." Diglett nodded.
"Okay buddy, return and rest up." Brock recalled his timid ground type, then he walked off in the direction Diglett told him. After a few minutes, he saw Cassidy and Butch. "Your...".
"Prepare for Trouble." Cassidy announced.
"And make it double." Butch announced.
"To infect the world with devastation." Cassidy replied.
"To en-light all people in every nation." Butch replied.
"To denounce the goodness of truth and love." Cassidy struck a pose.
"To extend our wrath to the stars above." Butch struck a pose.
"Cassidy.".
"Butch.".
"We're Team Rocket, circling Earth each day and night." Cassidy struck a final pose.
"Surrender to us now, or you'll surely lose the fight." Butch struck a final pose.
"Raticate." A Raticate appeared and struck a pose.
"Cassidy and Buffalo..." Brock was cut off as he took a stance and gripped Onyx's Pokeball.
"IT'S BUTCH!" Butch shouted, cutting Brock off.
"And you're coming with us." Cassidy declared as she threw a metal box by Brock's feet, a gas was released and Brock was knocked out. Then five grunts walked out from their hiding place.
"Hurry up." Butch commanded. The grunts got to work and tied Brock up, like they did Serena. "Throw him with the girl then get in position for the last two.".
"Yes sir!" The grunts saluted in unison. Then marched off with an unconscious Brock in tow.
"Two down, two to go." Cassidy smirked evilly.
"And those buffoons couldn't even get one." Butch added, then they both laughed menacingly...
"Psy aye aye..." Psyduck popped out of his Pokeball, next to Misty who was walking along an abandond beach side on the back side of Cinnebar.
"Oh, Psyduck." Misty grunted as she saw her headache pokemon make an appearance.
"Duck." Psyduck looked at his trainer, holding his head and tilted his head in confusion. Misty sighed, she should really start training her Psyduck soon... At least so he doesn't let himself out of his Pokeball. Or maybe teach him to swim.
"Return." Misty sighed, as she recalled the pure water type. She continued walking along the beach until she saw some bubbles pop out of the water. "What's that?... Some sort of pokemon?". Misty stepped closer to see if she could identify a pokemon which was making those bubbles. To her surprise, a giant Magikarp surfaced, with a giant red R on the side. Misty instantly recognised that symbol and gripped her Starmie's Pokeball.
"Prepare for Trouble." Cassidy announced.
"And make it double." Butch announced.
"To infect the world with devastation." Cassidy replied.
"To en-light all people in every nation." Butch replied.
"To denounce the goodness of truth and love." Cassidy struck a pose.
"To extend our wrath to the stars above." Butch struck a pose.
"Cassidy.".
"Butch.".
"We're Team Rocket, circling Earth each day and night." Cassidy struck a final pose.
"Surrender to us now, or you'll surely lose the fight." Butch struck a final pose.
"Raticate." A Raticate appeared and struck a pose.
"Team Rocket." Misty spat.
"Oh look, a fan." Cassidy joked evilly.
"What are you doing here?" Misty asked, being assertive although secretly afraid.
"We came for a tan." Butch joked. "What do you think.".
"There's no way you're getting my pokemon, Butcher." Misty replied as she tried backing up.
"IT'S BUTCH!" Butch shouted getting even angrier. "Why does everyone get it wrong?".
"Man up, Bob. We have work to do." Cassidy demanded.
"Not you too." Butch cried, maybe he should just change his name.
"Um... Is he okay?" Misty asked, seeing the distraught bad guy, and thought of a way to try and escape. "Why don't you sort him out, and I'll just.". Misty turned around to try and make a run for it, but a group of five grunts were surrounding her.
"No, you don't, little girl." Cassidy spat with venom, and threw a metal box by Misty's feet and a gas was released, knocking Misty out. "Hurry up and put her with the others.".
"Yes ma'am." The grunts replied and did the same to Misty as they did with Serena and Brock. Then they threw her into the Magikarp submarine.
"Now only the Pika brat is left." Cassidy laughed menacingly.
"Ma'am, we need to leave for Archer's briefing at the HQ." One of the grunts informed.
"Very well." Cassidy replied. "Take the cargo to the shore and hand them over to Squad B. We will handle the last one now.". While Cassidy has enjoyed ordering these idiots around, she doesn't want to get on the wrong side of Archer... It will make Ariana's punishment look like a slap on the wrist.
"Yes ma'am." The grunts saluted and hopped into the Submarine, while Cassidy and Butch jumped onto the beach. The Submarine dived back into the water, and the two named agents smirked.
"So now there's only one." Butch spoke, getting over his name issue.
"Right, and without his little friends, he will be easy pickings." Cassidy replied.
"But how do you propose we get him to Saffron?" Butch asked. "Now those took the Submarine.".
"This was where the terrible trio went down remember... Why don't we borrow their ride?" Cassidy replied.
"Sure... They won't be needing it for a while." Butch laughed.
"But... It's going to need a makeover." Cassidy added.
"Right... We don't want people thinking we have that mouthy fur ball." Butch replied, and the two walked off into a forest area, laughing evilly...
High above the lands of Kanto, one man is riding on top of his Dragonite at unimaginable speeds. He is on a mission. First stop, Team Rocket HQ. That psychopath has gone too far. Threatening his wife and sons.
He has jet black hair, covered by a red and white cape. Under his eyes, are birthmarks, shaped like lightning bolts, his aura symbol. He wears a red sleeveless jacket, with a white collar and stripes. A black undershirt, baggy blue jeans with black, red and white running shoes.
"Gwaa." The mighty dragon growled.
"I know girl... This time he has gone too far." The man replied. Dragonite picked up the past and a sonic-boom was created. This man is on a war path, and one thing is for sure... You don't want to be in the way of it...
"SERENA!" Ash shouted as he and Pikachu were walking around looking for her.
"SERENA!" Pikachu copied. "EEVEE!".
"I'm back." Pidgeotto spoke as she flew back in front of Ash, he sent his normal flying type out to search for Serena not long after leaving the Chateau.
"Pidgeotto!" Ash exclaimed a little louder then he would've liked, seeing his normal flying type return from her scout of the area. "Did you find her?".
"Sorry Ash, I couldn't see her anywhere." Pidgeotto apologised.
"That's alright, Pidgeotto. It was a long shot, anyway." Ash replied as he pulled her Pokeball out. "Take a break for now... Thank you.".
"It's fine." Pidgeotto replied as she was recalled.
"What should we do now, Pikachu?" Ash asked, as his voice cracked. "If Pidgeotto couldn't see her, what chance do we have?".
"Cheer up, Ash." Pikachu told his trainer. "For all we know, she returned to the riddle inn, and is enjoying Jacuzzi without a care in the world.".
"Maybe..." Ash sighed. "But what about the stuff she left at the Chateau?". Ash glanced down to Serena's pink bag with all her stuff in, which he's been carrying the whole time.
"I don't know Ash... I just don't know." Pikachu replied.
"Pikachu..." Ash replied, on the verge of tears. "... I can't stop this feeling that something terrible has happened and... And...". Suddenly a hot air balloon appeared close in the air in front of the pokemon and trainer. The balloon was black with a giant red R in the centre, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that it belongs to...
"Prepare for Trouble." Cassidy announced.
"And make it double." Butch announced.
"To infect the world with devastation." Cassidy replied.
"To en-light all people in every nation." Butch replied.
"To denounce the goodness of truth and love." Cassidy struck a pose.
"To extend our wrath to the stars above." Butch struck a pose.
"Cassidy.".
"Butch.".
"We're Team Rocket, circling Earth each day and night." Cassidy struck a final pose.
"Surrender to us now, or you'll surely lose the fight." Butch struck a final pose.
"Raticate." A Raticate appeared and struck a pose.
"Cassidy and Bl..." Ash spat as Pikachu sparked his cheeks.
"DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT." Butch shouted. "THE NAME IS BUTCH, GOT IT!".
"Um... yeah, right." Ash replied while he and Pikachu had massive sweat drops.
"Just make this easy, k. kid." Cassidy ignored her partner's outburst.
"How about... No." Ash replied. "I'm busy looking for someone so just get lost.".
"You're looking for someone?" Cassidy asked with an evil smirk.
"It wouldn't happen to be one of those twerps you travel with?" Butch asked with his own evil smirk.
"It doesn't concern you." Ash spat as he turned around to walk away. Cassidy and Butch know since Pikachu is already out that they need to defeat it unlike with the other twerps.
"So, it isn't that blonde, squinty eyes or redhead?" Butch asked, with a sinister tone.
"Maybe it's his brother, mother, or those other twerps from that runt of a town." Cassidy replied in the same tone.
"What do you know about?" Ash asked as he turned to face them again.
"We were sent for you and those other twerps." Cassidy explained as she gripped a Pokeball.
"Now all that's left is you and that rat." Butch added as he gripped a Pokeball. "So, come quietly... Not even your brother's aura can protect you.".
Ash has stopped listening, his head was down. Team Rocket... They have kidnapped: Serena, Brock, Misty... Drake, Delia... Maybe even Leaf and Gary... As the realisation that everyone he cares about has been taken, Ash feels something weird. It feels alien, but also natural. Like a completely new emotion but he can remember something similar... Back at Mt. Moon...
Flashback start...
"Serena!" Ash shouted in fear. Then he narrowed his eyes, no-one hurts his friends like that, there was a hint of blue in his pupils... The look he shot at Team Rocket was enough to send shivers down their spins. "Butterfree, help me out.". Butterfree appeared, and his eyes also glew blue for a brief moment before stopping, almost like he tried a confusion attack, although no-one saw it.
"A-Ash... I feel... Stronger." Butterfree explained, sounding scared, where was this power boost coming from?
"Good." Ash smirked, although it didn't feel like it was Ash speaking.
Flashback end...
The feeling deep inside is growing. It's feeding off his emotion. The pain, the regret, the anger... All caused by Team Rocket. In a dazzling light show, Ash's body glew blue, like he was on fire... No, is the fire.
"Hey... What's going on?" Butch asked, seeing the flames cover Ash's body.
"You kidnapped... all of them?" Ash asked slowly and clearly, but it wasn't his voice.
"Are you deaf or just stupid?" Cassidy retorted. "Of course, we did.". That was the final nail in the head. Ash has snapped. Looking up, you can no-long see the pupils in his eyes. They are pure blue, filled with hatred. Aimed towards one group of people... Team Rocket.
"What's going on... I thought only one of the Ketchum brats had aura?" Cassidy questioned.
"Well... We never actually saw his brother use it." Butch pointed out.
"So how did that twerp beat us easily?" Cassidy shouted at her partner. Aura Ash has had enough. Forming a blue sphere in his hands, he fired it straight through the centre of the hot air balloon. It ripped straight through the aircraft, like a hot knife through butter. It couldn't stay airborne and came crashing down.
"Urg..." The two-people moaned as they crashed into the ground. Ash didn't care. He only needs to know one thing, and those two... Monsters... Know, and they will tell. Walking over to the basket with holds the two injured rocket members. Ash grabbed hold of the basket, and with his other hand ripped a side completely off, like tearing a sheet of paper apart. The show off strength was enough to scare Cassidy and Butch.
"Come on out..." Cassidy tried to grab her Pokeball, but Ash grabbed her wrist before she could reach it, and used enough force to crush her wrist in his bare hand. "Arg!". Ash ignored her cries of pain and lifted her up by the shattered wrist, with one. hand. Cassidy desperately tried to claw Ash's hand, to let go, but it was useless.
"Listen carefully... I am only going to ask this once and if I even think your lying, then you will regret it." Ash explained slowly and darkly. Cassidy was still trying and failing to break through his grip. "Now where is Serena and the other?".
"Fuck you!" Cassidy spat, and also spat in Ash's face. An aura wall caught the saliva and stopped it from even touching Ash. "Wrong answer.".
Ash swung Cassidy around by her broken wrist and as he let go, her helpless body went flying behind Ash, being buried into a brick wall. Rolling his shoulders back, like he was about to lift something heavy, sent an aura shock wave which struck the unconscious body, and forced through the rest of the brick wall, splitting it in two.
After seeing the display of power, Butch was wetting himself. Giovanni wanted to unleash the beast... Unfortunately for him, he successed.
"Your turn." Ash turned his attention to Butch. Grabbing him under the chin, Ash lifted the older man into the air with one hand. "WHERE ARE THEY!?". Butch clearly flinched at loud volume.
"S-S-Saffron City." Butch stuttered clearly afraid.
"Good." Ash replied with a sinister smirk.
"S-so I can-n go?" But Butch asked, hopeful.
"Whoever told you that?" Ash asked in a dark sinister tone. Raising his other hand, he turned it into a fist and the blue aura turned red. Slamming it into Butch's kneecap, the thing shattered under the immense pressure.
"ARG!" Butch cried out in pain. Ash did the same to his other knee cap, without even flinch at the shrikes of pain coming from Butch. Finishing off, Ash throw the crippled male into a tree, which visibly cracked, and Butch, slummed down in front of it. Ash started walking away. "W-wait... What about... Me?".
"You have your life. Don't push it." Ash replied darkly. The Pallet native walked over to Pikachu and stared at him. The electric type wasn't sure whether to be impressed or scared. The aura bursting out of his body had nearly disappeared, and his eyes were almost back to normal, but there was still a blue aura flame around his pupils. "Come on out, Aerodactyl.". The Fossil Pokemon appeared and yawned like he has just woken up.
"What's up?" Aerodactyl asked, nonchalantly. Without a word, Ash climbed onto the flying rock type's back.
"Fly me too Saffron City." Ash demanded.
"Excuse me?" Aerodactyl replied, taken back by the tone in Ash's voice. Pikachu climbed up the Fossil Pokemon, and stood on his head.
"Just do it, Aerodactyl..." Pikachu replied. "I've never seen Ash like this.". Aerodactyl took a long hard look at his trainer, and noticed Ash's eyes. So, his aura has awakened.
"Fly me too Saffron City... NOW!" Ash shouted as an aura shock wave shot out from all directions, damaging anything that stood in its path. Aerodactyl was warned about this. This isn't Ash talking, it's his aura, all he can do, is listen and try to help his trainer. The aura is set to make Ash's deepest desire a reality, to save his friend, and punish those who caused this.
"Hold on tight." Aerodactyl told the two passengers and when both Ash and Pikachu were secure, he jumped of the ground. Having to flap his wing for a couple minutes to gain some attitude, once high enough, Aerodactyl could simply glided as he directed his flight path for the city at the heart of Kanto.
In the air, Pikachu couldn't help but awe at the sight of Kanto. Although impossible to tell, he couldn't but look at certain area's and think that those are the places that he met some of his friends, like the beach where they met Gyarados, or the hidden Village where they met Ivysaur, who was a Bulbasaur way back when. He was even sure he saw the cliff overlooking Vermillion where they said goodbye to Butterfree.
Looking back at his trainer, Pikachu could only make out anger and hatred in his eyes. With a hard swallow, he turned back to see the sight of Kanto from the air. Pikachu can only hope that whoever devised this, knows what they have let themselves in for… And also that they have ambulances on standby because they have the embodiment of hell coming for them, and even Arceus himself would struggle to fight back…
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