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Ash's Pokemon (on hand)
Pikachu (Thunderbolt, Iron Tail, Quick Attack, Volt Tackle)
Sceptile (MEGA EVOLUTION Leaf Storm, Drain Punch, Dragon Pulse, Leaf Blade)
Greninja (SYNCHRO EVOLUTION Hydro Cannon, Water Shuriken, Night Slash, Aerial Ace)
Talonflame (Flare Blitz, Steel Wing, Brave Bird, Double Team)
Goodra (Dragon Pulse, Ice Beam, Power Whip, Rain Dance)
Noivern (Dragon Pulse, Hurricane, Boomburst, Flamethrower)
Lucario (MEGA EVOLUTION Aura Sphere, Blaze Kick, Extreme Speed, Flash Cannon)
Tyrantrum (Dragon Claw, Crunch, Head Smash, Fire Fang)
Charizard (MEGA EVOLUTION Flamethrower, Dragon Pulse, Solar Beam, Air Slash)
Garchomp (MEGA EVOLUTION Stone Edge, Brick Break, Dig, Draco Meteor)
Pidgeot (MEGA EVOLUTION Uproar, Heat Wave, Twister, Air Slash)
Xerneas: (Geomancy, Thunderbolt, Moonblast, Focus Blast)
Volcanion: (Scald, Hyper Beam, Steam Eruption, Flare Blitz)
Latios: (MEGA EVOLUTION Ice Beam, Luster Purge, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball)
Latias: (MEGA EVOLUTION Thunderbolt, Mist Ball, Dragon Pulse, Shadow Ball)
Zekrom: (Fusion Bolt, Bolt Strike, Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt)
Lugia: (Aeroblast, Hydro Pump, Ancient Power, Psychic)
Giratina: (Will-o-Wisp, Shadow Force, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere)
Serena's Pokemon
Delphox (Blast Burn, Psyshock, Light Screen, Shadow Ball)
Pangoro (Karate Chop, Dark Pulse, Payback, Hammer Arm)
Sylveon (Moonblast, Trump Card, Shadow Ball, Reflect)
Furfrou (Return, Sucker Punch, Dig, Cotton Guard)
Vivillon (Energy Ball, Psychic, Hurricane, Silver Wind)
Absol (MEGA EVOLUTION Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, Fire Blast, Play Rough)
Altaria (Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Dazzling Gleam, Mist)
Rhypherior (Rock Wrecker, Megahorn, Thunder Punch, Giga Impact)
Scizor (MEGA EVOLUTION Fury Cutter, Bullet Punch, Swords Dance, Reversal)
Yveltal: (Oblivion Wing, Phantom Force, Steel Wing, Sucker Punch)
Clemont's Pokémon
Diggersby (Dig, Double Team, Hammer Arm, Facade)
Chesnaught (Spiky Shield, Hammer Arm, Frenzy Plant, Stone Edge)
Heliolisk (Dragon Tail, Thunderbolt, Bulldoze, Surf)
Magnezone (Thunder, Flash Cannon, Tri-Attack, Signal Beam)
Clawitzer (Water Pulse, Dark Pulse, Ice Beam, Dragon Pulse)
Manectric (MEGA EVOLUTION Flamethrower, Discharge, Signal Beam, Snarl)
Luxray (Wild Charge, Crunch, Iron Tail, Double Team)
Zygarde 100%: (Dragon Dance, Thousand Arrows, Extreme Speed, Thousand Waves)
Bonnie's Pokemon (Caught for and hers)
Dedenne (Thunderbolt, Nuzzle, Grass Knot, Rest)
Pyroar (Flamethrower, Noble Roar, Solar Beam, Hyper Voice)
Meowstic (Energy Ball, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Signal Beam)
Florges (Moonblast, Petal Dance, Nature Power, Safeguard)
Emolga (Air Slash, Volt Switch, Hidden Power, Agility)
Mawile (MEGA EVOLUTION Iron Head, Crunch, Play Rough, Ice Fang)
Kangaskhan (MEGA EVOLUTION Power-Up Punch, Sucker Punch, Fake Out, Outrage)
Suicune: (Air Slash, Ice Beam, Aqua Ring, Surf)
Meyer's Pokémon
Blaziken (MEGA EVOLUTION Flamethrower, Thunder Punch, Sky Uppercut, Giga Impact)
Ampharos (MEGA EVOLUTION Signal Beam, Thunderbolt, Dragon Pulse, Protect)
Gyarados (MEGA EVOLUTION Aqua Tail, Outrage, Iron Head, Earthquake)
Mienshao (Drain Punch, Wide Guard, Stone Edge, Acrobatics)
Honchkrow (Night Slash, Aerial Ace, Heat Wave, Steel Wing)
Pyroar (Fire Blast, Hyper Voice, Dark Pulse, Solar Beam)
Heatran: (Magma Storm, Stone Edge, Flash Cannon, Lava Plume)
Alain's Pokémon
Charizard (MEGA EVOLUTION Thunder Punch, Dragon Claw, Blast Burn, Flamethrower)
Groudon: (PRIMAL REVERSION Eruption, Solar Beam, Hyper Beam, Precipice Blades)
Mairin's Pokemon
Naught (Chesnaught) (Seed Bomb, Brick Break, Body Slam, Rock Slide)
Flora (Florges) (Magical Leaf, Fairy Wind, Nature Power, Wish)
Alakaz (Alakazam) (MEGA EVOLUTION Psychic, Charge Beam, Energy Ball, Calm Mind)
Mandibuzz (Mandy) (Dark Pulse, Bone Rush, Sky Attack, Incinerate)
Kyogre: (PRIMAL REVERSION Origin Pulse, Protect, Sheer Cold, Thunder)
Ray (Human Rayquaza)
(MEGA EVOLUTION Dragon Ascent, Dragon Pulse, V-Create, Extreme Speed)
***SPECIAL GUEST STAR***
Damian Xanders (Age: 17)
Personality: He is cold and collected in most things he does, normally appearing calm and almost carefree. Even when he is overwhelmed or his Pokémon are injured in battle, he is able to maintain his composed nature. Taking advantage of this unemotional nature, he is very cautious in battle, never acting without purpose or a plan. Very serious and strategical, he is quite the foe to face should you fight him. An expert liar, he makes a point of keeping himself difficult to read, coming off as fooling around when really his mind is at work planning strategies to defeat his opponents. He also has a very sarcastic and laid-back, "go with the flow" outlook on many things.
1. Beedrill (MEGA EVOLUTION) (Poison Jab, X-Scissor, Protect, Fury Cutter)
2. Klinklang (Gear Grind, Screech, Metal Sound, Thunderbolt)
3. Druddigon (Dragon Claw, Revenge, Poison Tail, Thunder Punch
(Pallet Town)
"So this is the new Pallet Town Coliseum..." said Serena in awe, staring at the architectural marvel in front of her.
"Sure is. They built it after I won the Kalos League." explained Ash. "It was always my intention to have my ultimate challenge take place right where it all began for me. It only seems right that now is the time to do so."
"Even with everything going on with the Coalition?" asked Clemont inquisitively.
"Yes, even so." said Ash somberly, lowering his head slightly. "I just can't get what happened with Red out of my head, so I figured that by battling the Elite 4, it would get pushed off to the side while I stake my claim at Kalos champion." He turned to everyone else and said, "I can't thank you all enough for all the support you've given me over the while. It's meant so much to me, and thanks to you guys, I'm here now."
"Go get 'em Ash." said Mairin. Ash nodded, and walked into the Coliseum, ready for his battle.
(Coalition HQ)
"The assault team is ready, sir." reported Giovanni. "We are ready to proceed upon your command."
"Excellent." replied Lysandre. "Though, I worry that you will be unable to perform your task to its fullest due to your little family problem."
"Red will deal with Ash. I'm going after someone a little more personal when we attack." replied Giovanni malevolently. Lysandre turned away from Giovanni so that his face could not be seen.
'They all thought that I died when my plans for the Ultimate Weapon and Zygarde failed. But everyone in the Coalition has a revenge story, which is why I was chosen by the Master to lead the operations of the group. The forces of light will crumble at our power, and Arceus shall be removed from his palace, and the Master will sit upon the throne of creation, guiding the world into a new era.' Lysandre thought. He turned back to Giovanni and said, "Go, General. Lay waste to Pallet Town and remove Arceus's chosen warriors from the plane of existence. Tell General Damian to standby and wait for my signal. Understood?"
"Yes, sir." said Giovanni, marching out the room. 'I will have my revenge on her for what she did to me, and then we will be unstoppable..."
(Pallet Coliseum)
"Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you all to a most special of occasions! Two months ago, Ash Ketchum conquered the Kiloude City Kalos League and has now earned the right to face the Kalos Elite 4! Should he win all four battles, it will be the ultimate showdown for him against current Kalos Champion Diantha!" Up in the stands, a spotlight flashed on Diantha, who was waving to her eager fans, the other three Elite Four, Wikstrom, Drasna, and Siebold behind her. "But, if Ash loses even once, it's all over! I'm your microphone coordinator Jett, and I'll be covering the play-by-play of all the action!" The stadium's lights suddenly shut off, save a single spotlight on one side of the field. "Introducing our challenger! He's travelled all over the world, honing his skills and perfecting the art of the battle! Destined to become a Pokemon Master, this hotshot is one of the strongest youth trainers in the world! You all know his name! Ash!" Ash waved to the crowd, taking in all of the applause, letting the roar of the crowd soothe his nerves.
"His first Kalos Elite 4 opponent is the world-famous Holocaster reporter! Her fiery temper reflects her blazing skills as a battler! It's the flaming Fire-type user...Malva!" A young woman with pink hair and a black shirt calmly strutted out onto the field. Her eyes were hidden by a pair of red sunglasses, but there was no hiding the smirk on her face.
Up in the stands, amidst his friends and currently human-form legendaries, Alain gave a nervous grimace. Ray, noticing this asked, "What's up Alain? You feeling nervous too?"
"I battled against Malva once. She's viciously strong, and her bite is just as strong as her bark." said Alain.
Malva surveyed Ash with a lazy motion of her eye. "Oooh, you're a wicked little Trainer! You're just too much, you know? You're so amusing that I just want to burn you up where you stand! But I'll let you live... After all... If you want your dreams to come true, you have to be strong enough to force them to happen. Team Flare wasn't strong enough to do that, but I can see that you are. So let's see what you got, big bad destroyer of Lysandre!" taunted Malva in a mock-baby tone.
"Bring it on." retorted Ash.
"The first battle of this Kalos Elite 4 challenge between Ash of Pallet Town and Elite 4 member Malva will now begin! Each side will use three Pokemon, and when all three Pokemon on either side are unable to battle, the contest will be over! Furthermore, both trainers are free to substitute Pokemon at any time they choose! Malva will reveal her first Pokemon!" said the referee.
"Alright Chandelure, here we go!" Malva simply tossed her Pokeball into the air, which opened up to reveal a levitating chandelier-like Pokemon, ghostly purple-blue fire emanating from its ends.
"A Ghost-type and a Fire-type, huh?" pondered Ash. "Well then, I'm going with Greninja!" Ash's Pokeball revealed his fully-evolved Kalos ninja Water/Dark Pokemon, who simply gave a ninja's stare at Chandelure.
"Battle, BEGIN!" roared the referee.
"We'll give you a taste of our power to start off! Chandelure, use Shadow Ball!" said Malva. A ghastly purple-black ball was fired at Greninja with tremendous speed.
"Stop that with Water Shuriken!" said Ash. Greninja jumped up and threw several six-pronged shurikens of water at the Shadow Ball. The first one bounced off the Ghost-type move, but the second one successfully destroyed it, allowing for numbers three and four to strike for super-effective hits.
"Not bad..." admitted Malva. "Use Flamethrower!" Chandelure unleashed a torrent of purple-hued flames from its head flame.
"Slash it apart with Night Slash!" said Ash. A long purple katana formed in Greninja's hand, who did a quick series of ninja slices, parting the purple Flamethrower into four separate weaker blasts, which passed harmlessly by. "Now strike!" Greninja proceeded to use the katana to slice Chandelure from side to side, momentarily leaving a sinister purple afterglow.
"Confuse Ray!" counteracted Malva. Chandelure released a pulse of blue-ish energy, which successfully hit Greninja, leaving the Ninja Pokemon confused.
"Greninja snap out of it!" pleaded Ash.
"Flamethrower!" This time, the purple fire successfully enveloped Greninja, leaving trails of smoke emanating from the Kalos Pokemon, who was still confused, but now standing with one knee on the ground.
"Any more of that and Greninja won't last...what can I do?" murmured Ash, clenching his eyes shut, before re-opening them out of revelation. "What I can do...no...it's what WE can do!" Ash extended his aura out to Greninja, which immediately cleared up the confusion, and allowing for a telepathic link between the two to form. 'We promised each other that we'd become even stronger, right Greninja? Let's show everyone how strong you are!' Ash lifted a hand to the sky, and Greninja mirrored the movement. "Transcending Mega Evolution, our connection now overlaps!" Ash and Greninja's irises both glowed red as a coating of water rushed from the ground, enveloping Greninja. "Greninja, SYNCHRO EVOLVE!" Red markings appeared on Greninja's face, and his torso's coloring shifted to match Ash's Kalos jacket. Black extensions below his ears with a red sideways-lightning pattern formed, and a massive sky blue shuriken formed on Greninja's back. The water finally dissipated, revealing the transformed Pokemon's new appearance.
"WHAT IS THIS?!" roared MC Jett, taken aback. "GRENINJA HAS SUDDENLY TRANSFORMED, AND BY THE LOOKS OF IT, IT'S READY TO STRIKE DOWN WITH ALL OF ITS MIGHT!"
"What...just...happened?" muttered Alain, standing up.
"What did he call it? Synchro Evolution?" asked Mairin, turning to Serena.
"Yes. It's a power that Ash can only call upon with Greninja, and it lets their identities begin to overlap, and Greninja takes on that form. Some people call it Ash-Greninja, but he prefers Synchro-Greninja." explained Serena.
"I never knew that Ash was a Synchro Evolution user..." muttered Ray. "Synchro Evolution has only occurred one other time in history, several centuries ago...incredible..."
"Synchro-Greninja, strike them down with Hydro Cannon!" shouted Ash. Synchro-Greninja took the shuriken off of his back and let it levitate in front of him. He began spinning the shuriken, turning it into a deadly water saw. Synchro-Greninja then pushed the shuriken with his webbed hands, which were glowing blue. The moment they made contact with the shuriken, a tremendous blue beam of pure Water-type power shot out, rocketing across the field at Mach 7 speed. Chandelure had no time to dodge, nor did Malva have time to react, and she was forced to watch the beam smash Chandelure into the wall, leaving a two-foot deep impression, and an unconscious Fire-type smashed into the rock.
"C-Chandelure i-is unable t-to battle, S-S-Synchro-Greninja is the w-winner!" stammered the referee, terrified by the raw power displayed. The crowd roared its approval as Synchro-Greninja returned over to Ash, who gave his partner a high five, as Malva returned her fallen Pokemon.
"You truly ARE a detestable trainer." commented Malva nonchalantly, seemingly not surprised despite the display of strength. "So much so, that I actually kind of like you. Strong trainers are what gets my blood boiling with fiery passion! Let's continue on!"
"Ready when you are!" shouted Ash, both he and Greninja giving a synchronized thumbs-up motion.
Just then, explosions rocked the stadium, flinging people out of their seats. Down on the field, Ash and Malva were both knocked off of their feet as plumes of dust rose up from the fractured stadium, which had begun to fall apart, columns falling over, and some hitting fleeing spectators. At the same time, a half-dozen helicopters had begun circling overhead, and from them on cables, dozens of masked men in black uniforms began descending. While their faces may have been hidden, nothing could hide the purple C emblem on their
chests, or their glowing black eyes.
"Is that..." started Mairin.
"The Coalition!" finished Xerneas, getting into a fighting stance.
Down on the field, Ash had locked eyes with someone still standing in a helicopter. Ash's eyes narrowed as began twisting his hands and body in order to gather a massive amount of aura. The blue strands laced his body, traveling along his aura guardian robes and onto his hands. "Alain, I need some help!" called Ash. Alain jumped down onto the field, and immediately added a burst of his own indigo-colored aura to the maelstrom around Ash. Doing a back flip, Ash kicked up at the sky, sending the massive aura wave up at the helicopter. The blast never reached its target however, as a shield of red aura caused the blue aura to harmlessly pass by. The red aura user jumped down from the helicopter, using his aura to cushion the fall, and Ash locked eyes with his brother.
"Hey, Ash. Long time no see, even if it's only been two chapters." taunted Red, adjusting his Dark Aura Guardian armor. "And before you tell me to not break the fourth wall, screw the fourth wall! I'm the bad guy, I do what I want!"
"Shut up and come on!" roared Ash, propelling himself across the field at Red.
(Outside)
Serena had led the rest of the group out of the crumbling stadium, only to be greeted by a squadron of Coalition grunts, each with a sadistic grin on their masked faces.
"Alright you freaks! We're taking you down!" said Clemont, calling out his newly-obtained Manectric, and immediately Mega Evolving him.
Alain, Mairin, Bonnie, May, Max, and Meyer quickly released their Charizard, Alakazam, Mawile, Blaziken, Sceptile, and Ampharos, respectively, and Mega Evolved them all as well. Jessie brought out her Gourgeist, while James called forth his Carnivine. The Coalition Grunts each released a Honchkrow and a Weavile, each staring down the heroes' Pokemon. Serena wrapped up the cast of Pokemon by bringing out her Absol, who quickly Mega Evolved as well.
"Well look what we have here!" said a voice from above. The group looked up to see a teenage boy jump down from a helicopter and stare at the group with a smirk. The young man had pale peach skin, and was slightly slender, his face somewhat feminine, with red colored eyes. He was neither fat nor skinny, but somewhere in between. His hair was jet black with purple streaks and was slicked back as well. He wore a skeletal mask with red eyepieces and the design of a reverse cross, as well as a black cape with a hood. His red eyes and black hair seem to match well with the red eyepieces. Underneath, he wore a dark trench coat, blue pants, black boots, and brown fingerless gloves. He pointed at Alain. "I've been waiting a long time to meet you, Alain!"
"Meet me?" responded Alain. "This is our first meeting."
"Right, introductions first!" The teen gave a mock bow. "I'm Damian, one of the Coalition Generals!"
"Coalition Generals?!" said the group simultaneously.
"Then you're one of the ones in charge of the Coalition!" shouted Alain.
"Yep." said Damian nonchalantly. "Do you like what we're doing to precious Pallet? This is but one of our many attacks today! As we speak, Olivine City in Johto, Slateport City in Hoenn, Hearthome City in Sinnoh, Mistralton City in Unova, and Coumarine City in Kalos are being reduced to rubble by my comrades, just as Pallet Town will be today! I leave your friends Clemont, Mairin, Serena and Meyer with my fellow generals!" With that, he ran off towards the town, Alain in hot pursuit.
"Alain wait!" shouted Mairin, starting to run after him, but before she could, a young woman with purple-ish hair and lemon-colored lips, wearing the same outfit as Damian appeared in front of her.
"Sorry sweetums, but you'll have to deal with me first!" laughed the lady. "Coalition General Lilith!" Lilith released a menacing Lilligant and Vileplume, while Mairin brought out Naught to assist her and Mega Alakazam. Kyogre ran over to help out as well.
At the same time, a strange robotic figure appeared in front of Clemont, and attempted to punch him, but thanks to his reflexes, Clemont successfully ducked and rolled away.
"I am Coalition General Essentia." said the robotic figure in a mechanized female voice that for some reason seemed sleepy. Essentia released a Crobat and a Malamar, which Clemont countered by bringing out his Luxray to assist Mega Manectric. Zygarde 100% walked over and stood next to Clemont, ready to help.
Meyer stood face to face with a large burly man that was even greater in mass than he was. The man had crimson hair, a crimson beard, and was built like a Machamp on every muscle-increasing steroid there was. The man cracked his knuckles and said, "I'll extinguish your flame Blaziken Mask! Remember that it was Coalition General Mastiff who defeated you today!" Mastiff released a Stoutland and a Dragonite, while Meyer brought out his Blaziken to face them, Heatran running over to assist his trainer.
Serena, however, knew exactly who she was facing and was ready to pound her face into the ground. None other than Miette, her Showcase rival and love-interest rival stood across from her.
"How did YOU become a Coalition General?!" shouted Serena, half angry, half worried for her former rival.
"Not important." scoffed Miette. "But after I defeat you and remove you from the picture, Ash will be all mine!" She then released her Slurpuff and male Meowstic, while Serena, Mega Absol, Delphox, and Yveltal stood ready.
(Pallet Coliseum)
"Mega Charizard Y, use Flamethrower!" shouted Ash.
"Mega Charizard X, counter with your Flamethrower!" said Red. A stream of white fire and a stream of indigo fire met mid-field, creating a white-hot explosion. The struggle between the two different Mega Evolved forms had already lasted several minutes, and both sides had used every move they knew, and exhaustion was etched on both of their faces. Meanwhile, up in the air, Mega Pidgeot took on Red's Fearow, the same Fearow that Ash hit with a rock on his first day as a trainer, while it had still had been a Spearow. Fearow's Tri Attack met head on with Mega Pidgeot's Air Slash head on, cancelling it out. Even with the Mega Evolution edge, Mega Pidgeot was still forced to fight with everything she had to defeat her long-time foe.
"How does it feel to know that everything you love is falling around you?!" shouted Red insanely, punching Ash in the gut with a red-aura coated fist. Ash doubled over, but immediately responded with a wave of aura from his hand, which sent Red skidding and sprawling on the ground.
"It was once everything you loved too!" roared Ash, tears in his eyes. "Snap out of it Red! I can see the darkness in you! It's controlling you! Break free!"
"Oh believe me Ash!" retorted Red, spitting on the ground. "I'm in full control, and I'm going to wipe you out, and at the same time, father will finish mother!"
"WHAT?!" shouted Ash, the haze of internal emotions suddenly clearing at that last statement.
"You heard me! Our father, Giovanni, is at your house with our mother right now!" cackled Red. "Mega Charizard X, use Dragon Rush!" Mega Charizard Z charged at Mega Charizard Y while surrounded in a draconic coating of blue energy. "Fearow, use Sky Attack!" Fearow was surrounded in a blinding white aura as he charged at Mega Pidgeot.
"Mega Charizard Y, use Blast Burn! Mega Pidgeot, use Air Slash! Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!" shouted Ash. Mega Charizard Y unleashed a massive spiral of white fire which completely negated Mega Charizard X's Dragon Rush, and sending the Mega Flame X Pokemon sprawling on the ground in front of Red. At the same time, Pikachu and Mega Pidgeot's Thunderbolt-Air Slash combination attack exploded on contact with Fearow, sending Fearow into the ground at terminal velocity.
Red growled, and returned his fallen Pokemon to their black PokeBalls. "You haven't seen the last of me, Ash! You can guarantee that!" With that, Red dissolved into red aura, which dissipated into the air. Ash watched Red vanish, and then used his aura to propel himself out of the stadium like an arrow and into sky, arcing in the air towards his home. 'Mom, please be safe!' Ash thought, pleading to Arceus.
(To Mairin)
"Lilligant, Petal Dance! Vileplume, Poison Powder!" shouted Lilith. A maelstrom of poison-dust mixed petals shot at Naught and Alakaz.
"Alakaz, stop that with Psychic!" said Mairin. Mega Alakazam's spoons glowed blue as the poison petal typhoon was stopped in mid-air. "Send it back!" The twister shot back and enveloped Lilligant and Vileplume. "Naught, use Seed Bomb! Kyogre, attack with Ice Beam!" The explosive seeds from Naught and the frigid beam from Kyogre in her Pokemon form collided with Lilith's Pokemon, and instantly knocked them out.
With an expletive, Lilith returned her Pokemon, and jumped up with inhuman strength into a helicopter above.
(To Clemont)
"Luxray, use Wild Charge! Mega Manectric, use Discharge!" shouted Clemont. Luxray, surrounded by electricity, smashed into Essentia's Crobat, whose Cross Poison defense failed under the Electric-type moves' strain. Malamar was shocked by a power blast of electricity, and fell over as well. At the same time, Zygarde 100%, in his Pokemon form, attempted to land a hit on Essentia with Thousand Arrows, but, as though slipping through dimensions, Essentia easily avoided the attack. Essentia returned her Pokemon to their PokeBalls, and suddenly teleported herself into a helicopter.
"Target information downloaded." said Essentia's mechanical voice. "Strategy for next encounter calculating."
(To Meyer)
"Blaziken, Flamethrower! Heatran, Magma Storm! Ampharos, Dragon Pulse!" roared Meyer. The two streams of fire surrounded the dragon-shaped energy blast, which promptly smashed into Stoutland and Dragonite, leaving them unconscious.
Roaring in anger, Mastiff returned his Pokemon, and jumped with otherworldly strength into one of the helicopters above.
(To Alain)
"Mega Beedrill, use Poison Jab! Druddigon, use Dragon Claw! Klingklang, Gear Grind!" said Damian lazily, almost with a go-with-the-flow tone.
"Mega Charizard X, counter with your Dragon Claw! Primal Groudon, Precipice Blades!" shouted Alain. Mega Charizard X's Dragon Claw overpowered Druddigon's, and the Dragon-type fell over in defeat. At the same time, Precipice Blades from Primal Groudon in his Pokemon form smashed into Klingklang and Mega Beedrill before they could even get close. Alain attempted to hit Damian with a burst of indigo aura, but before he could, Damian had already returned his defeated trio and had fled to an above helicopter.
(To Serena)
"Mega Absol, Night Slash! Delphox, Psyshock!" called out Serena. Night Slash successfully cut along Miette's Meowstic's body, while Delphox's Psyshock knocked Slurpuff back, and Yveltal, in his Pokemon form, finished it off with Phantom Force.
Miette growled and returned her Pokemon. "You won against me today, but the Coalition will win the day, and Ash will be mine one day!" Miette then jumped into a helicopter.
(Elsewhere)
As everything had been going on, May, Max, Jessie, James, Bonnie, Latios, Latias, Zekrom, Volcanion, Xerneas, Giratina, Suicune, Jirachi, Manaphy, and Lugia had been fighting off the tidal wave of Coalition grunts and their swarms of Honchkrow, Weavile, Drapion, Hydreigon, Skuntank, and other various Pokemon, launching attack after attack in their attempts to defend themselves. As the struggle continued and their strength waned, Ray, in his Mega Rayquaza human form, had gone up into the ozone layer to try and find the greatest amount of dark energy on the planet, hoping to find the location of the Coalition's Headquarters. He had already narrowed it down to Western Kalos, and was peering down at Geosenge Town. Ever since the Ultimate Weapon incident, the town had been abandoned due to the threat of the Ultimate Weapon ever being restored and used again. Extending his mind to the rubble over top of the destroyed Ultimate Weapon, Ray discovered a series of underground metal tunnels and connecting routes. And in the heart of it all...
"No!" Ray shouted, his body beginning to shake with fear. "Not only have I learned that Lysandre is still alive, I now know the source the Coalition's dark power...and if it continues to grow in strength...we will be destroyed, and the Throne of Creation sat upon by evil..." Ray stared down at the earth beneath him. "So...you've finally showed your face after all these millennia...Shadow Arceus..."
(Ketchum Residence)
"How have you been Delia?" asked Giovanni menacingly. Delia, who was bound by the ropes of black aura, refused to speak, but did shed a few tears. Giovanni backhanded Delia, causing her head to involuntarily move to the right. "After all these years, and you still do not give me the respect I deserve from you. You should've released who I truly was after Red was born, but it wasn't until Ash was born that you had the sense to flee...but now we're reunited..." Giovanni formed a black dagger of aura in his hands. "Don't worry my dear Delia...it will be over soon..."
"STOP!" roared a voice from above. Giovanni whipped his head up just as Ash smashed through the roof of the house and into the kitchen, his body glowing with blue aura light. Ash pointed at his father. "Don't touch her. This ends here, you monster."
"Now, now, now, is that anyway to talk to your father?" mocked Giovanni. "I thought my son wouldn't have learned manners a long time ago."
"You are NOT my father." said Ash, breathing heavily. "You're a monster, and you meet your end today."
"It's ironic." stated Giovanni. "When you first showed up on Team Rocket's radar thanks to Jessie and James, I was surprised that you, my own blood, were foiling my plans. It broke me, and I left this world...but I was revived by the Ultimate Darkness. I joined the Coalition, and I will see you leave this world as well, as will your mother!" Giovanni didn't notice, however, that Ash had extended his aura and sawed through Giovanni's black aura ropes that were binding Delia. Delia got up, and threw herself around Giovanni, restraining his arms.
"Let go of me Delia! What are you doing?!" screamed Giovanni.
"Ash! Do it now!" shouted Delia. "Take him down!"
"Mom, no!" shouted Ash in reply. "Get out of there! If I do, you won't make it either!"
"Sweetie...I love you." said Delia. "You grown into a fine young man, and no matter what happens, know that I'll always be with you in spirit. Remember that there is always light in every darkness...that goes for people as well!" A mental chord rang in Ash's head as she realized about whom she was referring to. "Remember those words, Ash! And use them to rescue your brother from the darkness!"
A tear slid down Ash's face. "I will Mom...and...I love you!" Ash took a deep breath in, and then gathered all of his aura's power in his hands. With one final scream, he unleashed a massive blast of blue aura, which was mixed with gold at the center. Giovanni screamed as the blast smashed into him, eating away at his very existence. Finally, as the aura beam finished, Giovanni and Delia were left glowing blue and gold. Giovanni screamed as his body turned into a pillar of gray ash, which then sank into the ground. Delia looked at her son one last time, and smiled, before she dissolved into particles of crystal clear gold light, which floated into the evening sky. Ash sank to his knees, tears flooding his face, as his friends and legendary Pokemon companions entered the charred remains of his house. Serena immediately ran over and hugged her boyfriend, holding his head in her arms as wet sobs escaped his mouth, incoherent moans of pain racking Ash's body.
(Three Days Later)
Casualties were heavy.
Over 10,000 people had perished at the hands of the Coalition's attack on Pallet Town, including all of the Kalos Elite Four, and Champion Diantha, who had fallen while protecting her Gardevoir from a Hyper Beam.
Across the globe, due to the Coalition's simultaneous attacks on cities in every major region, the total loss of life count had stretched well into the six digits, and was still increasing.
Ash had been made interim Kalos Champion by Lance, Wallace, Steven, Cynthia, and Alder, meaning he had finally become a Pokemon Master, but he couldn't care in the slightest.
Ever since Delia passed, he had been training constantly, only stopping when a memoriam was held for Delia, dahlias being planted in the remnants of the Ketchum household in her memory, his mourning taking a backseat to his drive to make the Coalition pay. The group had already made plans to return to Kalos in order to face the Coalition.
As Ash trained, Delia's words echoed in his mind. 'Remember that there is always light in every darkness...that goes for people as well! Remember those words, Ash! And use them to rescue your brother from the darkness!'
'Don't worry Mom...' thought Ash. 'I won't let you wish be in vain...I'll save Red from the darkness, and make the Coalition pay for what they have done...'
Next Time. Chapter 38: Return to Kalos
Chapter 38 Synopsis: Returning to Kalos, the group prepares for their fight against the Coalition, while Ray reveals the origins of Shadow Arceus. Ash devises away to rescue Red the darkness within. And in the midst of it all, the group encountered a band of trainers relentlessly pursued by the Coalition. Just why are they being pursued?
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