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Chapter 35: Mystery Island
Ash went over and handshook Janine.
"Wow, you beat me in a fair fight. Now to give you three rewards."
Ash was a bit surprised "Three?"
She nodded. First she took out a badge, of that it is shaped of a heart. "The Soul Badge is for you." Ash took it and accepted it.
Then she took out a CD "This particular move is Toxic. I never got the chance to use the attack, but I guarentee that the Pokemon will be poisoned in no time." He nodded.
"Now the third." She went over and kissed his cheek. Ash blushed slightly "Eh...why?"
She giggled "I normally don't do that, but I admire your tenacity and your heart to fight. Just make sure you keep fighting like you are."
"I will. I promise." She hugged him and he held her.
"Take care." Ash nodded and left the gym.
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In the Team Rocket HQ
The leader of Team Rocket sat on a chair, contemplating their moves.
"Boss, we lost another base." One of the Rocket members.
"I know. That Ash Ketchum ruined my plans."
"Boss?"
"I will take care of that kid. I will make him pay for what he has done"
The Boss got up and left.
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Ash was already heading out in his journey and took out Lapras.
He shook his head on his luck of having the Pokemon in question….
Flashback in the Pokemon Center
Ash was sitting on the Video Phone as he was speaking to Professor Oak.
"You are switching once more, I see." Oak noticed.
"Yes, I need my Pokemon to be ready against Blaine."
"In the meantime, I have a gift that was given to me by Silph Co."
A Pokeball came through. "What is it?"
"A Lapras."
"Huh?!" He stood there in disbelief.
"One of the corporate members given you this after what you did."
He nodded and clutched it close. Pikachu went over and sniffed it. He smiled and nodded.
End Flashback
Ash took out the large blue creature. She looked over and enjoyed the feeling of the water.
"Okay, we are heading to this island and well...let's do our best to reach it."
She nodded and was ready.
He got up and they sailed off. Ash was enjoying the breeze of the sea and Pikachu was enjoying as well. Lapras gave a long cooing noise. The sea was clear and he knew he had a long way before reaching to the Cinnabar Island. He made the choice to rest up.
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Dream
Ash was walking toward the path, until he came up to a familiar brunnette, who walked around him. Then she smiled softly. She briefly turned into Latias and then back to Bianca.
"Latias?"
She nodded and hugged him. He caresses her hair.
"I made a promise to remember you." Ash said.
Bianca/Latias looked at Ash and cuddles closely. "You loved both Pokemon and human alike. You were so unsure that you made me. In some societies they find it wrong between us, but you saw us as equals. Thank you."
She caresses his cheek and begins to kiss his lips. He smiled softly and kisses back, but then backs away after.
"Never forget me…."
"I won't"
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He woke up and the sea was steady. He began to draw Bianca and Latias and some few others. Once it was over he smiled sadly.
"My love is very little in understanding. Maybe I love people and Pokemon differently."
He places the drawing away as he realized that he was nearing an island. He noticed how there are some ice and snow in some areas. He took out a jacket and looked at Pikachu.
"It's going to be cold here buddy. So stay in my backpack or Pokeball. Your choice."
"Pika, Pika!" He pointed the backpack. He then prepared some space for the mouse Pokemon. He then returned Lapras back at the Pokeball, once he was at shore. He noticed a cave and went inside. He was in awed how the place looks. Water still flowed and varies ice was in different parts of the cave.
Ash nodded and carefully maneuvard the place. He pondered how this was possible. Was it Pokemon? He noticed some few Pokemon around, but they seem to be asleep. A few Seels, Cloyster, and a few Tentacools are swimming lazily. He moved around the area and began to notice some holes around the place. He looked inside of the hole and found another passage way. He made the choice to jump and landed on his feet. Thus far nothing.
He looked as more holes were in the way. That meant a tunnel system. He took something out of the backpack and found it. A non-toxic spray he had and sprayed a mark. Then he looked down each hole and noticed one of them was longer and he took out his hookshot. He shot at the wall and propelled down.
Once he reached toward the bottom, he began to hear voices not far off
"It seems that we have not only the mother, but the egg as well." A man's voice said.
"How much will they pay for these beauties?" A female's voice added.
"Enough for us to retire." added another man. They laughed as Ash went over to look at the situation and was shocked.
An large blue bird with elegant feathers, looking weak, as the egg was close by.
"Articuno" Ash thought "Those are poachers. Better end this now." He looks into his Pikachu and whispers "Use Thunder Wave to paralyze them. We have to free the bird Pokemon."
Pikachu nodded and released a Thunder Wave into the unsuspecting poachers. It was a success.
"W...what…." one of them said. They tried to move, but are unable to move nor look up. Ash ran immediatly and took the keys from one of the poachers. He then freed the bird Pokemon who looked greatful.
"Let's go." He signaled the bird to follow him as Articuno carried the egg.
Ash knew that they might break themselves out sooner or later. He ran on and on as the bird flew some more. He followed the bird as he went into one of the holes on the ground. He noticed a large exit. He made a run for it as well.
They were outside. As the bird bowed and was long gone. He knew catching one would of been an interesting thing, but for now he knew he did the right thing. He took checked his Pokedex and found out he was at the other side of the island and could go on to Cinnabar Island. He took out Lapras and once more in the ocean, he knew that he did the right thing.
Not far off, Serena saw everything and smiled softly. "Ash…." She took out a Pokemon and flew up in the sky.
To be continue….
A/N: Yep I never allowed Ash to catch Articuno. Don't worry he will have a legendary Pokemon. Just wait and see. Now I will leave you guys to review and see you next time.
Coma Theory: He had numerous opportunities to catch legendary Pokemon, but he feels that by catching one, it will lose purpose of him to grow stronger and better. He does feel he will catch one someday, but growth is the key to his training.