I don't own Pokemon or the idea of this story which I got from Captain Buggles. I just own my OCs.
TMs will exist in this universe but instead of replacing older moves I will just add to the list like TM02 is still Razor Wind but Headbutt is TM57. I will put a list of TMs in this universe on my profile and I'll just make the HMs TMs as well.
Dawn announces her plan to have a Gym battle with Maylene, but Maylene asks to postpone until the next day for preparation. While Piplup trains with Buizel, Reggie calls to Ash to train as well. Brock asks about Dawn's strategy for the battle. Dawn decides to use Piplup since it knows Peck, Ambipom for her prior battle experience and Buneary's Bounce. Reggie's Staraptor demonstrates Brave Bird, smashing a rock top to pieces. Staraptor takes some damage, something Reggie points out. While Electabuzz munches on a Berry, Staravia makes its first Brave Bird attempt, but it comes apart mid-flight and Staravia crashes to the ground. Ash tends to Staravia as Reggie notes that a moving target would be much better for Staravia's concentration. Ash volunteers to be the target despite the danger. Staravia makes another attempt as Ash runs, eventually dodging the attack and giving Staravia its first successful attempt.
Ash continues to train with Staravia, inspiring Dawn to train more as well as shocking Electabuzz. Reggie mentions to Brock that Ash is the opposite of Paul in terms of training, being more involved. He also asks about Dawn's intention to battle Maylene as her Coordinator career makes it difficult for Reggie to believe. Brock notes that it is to help Maylene's confidence as well as her own. In the Gym, Maylene tries to Meditate, but her stomach rumbles, angering Lucario, but she mentions that she is training seriously and asks Connally to be the referee. Team Rocket wants to steal Lucario, but Jessie notes Lucario's power, preferring to take one of Maylene's other Pokémon instead. During the night, Ash and Dawn check on their training progress, which is going well for both. Dawn is nervous about the Gym battle, which Ash sympathizes, something he felt many times before. Brock mentions his experience at Pewter and how he learned from his challengers, which could allow Maylene to learn as well.
Dawn and Maylene take positions as Reggie, Ash and Brock watch. The battle is set for three-on three with only Dawn being allowed to switch Pokémon during the battle. Maylene sends out Meditite first as Dawn checks her Pokédex. They notice Dawn's tension causing her to hesitate, but Ash shouts inspirational words, getting both of them relaxed.
Dawn summons Buneary first. Buneary jumps rapidly as the duel begins. Buneary goes first with Bounce, jumping and coming down, but Meditite uses Detect, dodging the attack. Meditite uses Drain Punch, everyone noticing Maylene mimicking her Pokémon's movements and demonstrating synchronization. Despite a spin-dodge, Buneary takes a severe hit. Buneary struggles to get up as they notice Dawn's lack of battling experience. Buneary fires Ice Beam, freezing Meditite solid. Buneary charges, but Meditite uses Confusion to break from the ice and send ice shards at Buneary, which the Pokémon dodges. Another Confusion sends Buneary into the air and tosses the Pokémon down to the ground, but Buneary uses its flexible ears to soften the impact and go right into a Bounce attack. Meditite counters with Drain Punch, both attacks connecting and causing an explosion. Both Pokémon are shaken, but Buneary took too much damage, its legs buckling before falling down, knocked out.
Lucario notices Maylene's improved attitude as Dawn summons Ambipom. Ambipom fires Swift, coming around in a circle and hitting Meditite from all angles, similar to a Contest-style move. Meditite uses Drain Punch as Ambipom blocks with one of her tails before using Double Hit to knock out Meditite. Maylene smiles as she notices Dawn's approach is similar to a Contest Battle. She summons Lucario to the field, the Pokémon ready to battle. Everyone notices Lucario's improved attitude towards Maylene as her confidence grows. She tells Lucario to not let Dawn's Contest-style tactics confuse it. Ambipom uses Double Hit as Lucario uses Bone Rush to block both strikes and toss Ambipom against the edge of the battlefield, knocking her out.
They notice Lucario's stylish movements as Dawn summons Piplup as her final. Piplup fires Bubble Beam as Lucario dodges and fires Aura Sphere. The attack hits Piplup directly and tosses the Pokémon around, but it recovers. Piplup uses Whirlpool to trap Lucario in it before coming down the side with Peck. Everyone notes Dawn's Contest approach covering up the poor type matchup. Lucario uses Metal Claw to break the Whirlpool. Reggie notes Dawn's Contest approach awakening Maylene's battle spirit. Piplup fires Bubble Beam as Lucario charges forward and grabs Piplup with one palm before using Force Palm to toss Piplup back, paralyzed.
Piplup breaks the paralysis effect as Maylene and Lucario are both energized. Lucario fires Aura Sphere again as Piplup breaks it with Peck and lands a hit, tossing Lucario back but not critically wounding the Pokémon. Lucario fires Aura Sphere again as Piplup blocks with Bubble Beam, negating the attack and creating a smoke screen. Piplup charges into the smoke with Peck, but Lucario is not where Piplup expected. Lucario comes down from above with Force Palm, creating a massive explosion. When the dust clears, Lucario removes its palm from Piplup's head, leaving the Pokémon knocked out and giving the match to Maylene. Everyone commends Dawn's first battle and how Maylene has a much stronger spirit now. Ash compliments Dawn and is excited for his match against Maylene. Maylene thanks Dawn for helping her recover as Maylene prepares for her battle against Ash.
After re-gaining her confidence in a battle with Dawn, Maylene accepts Ash's Gym battle challenge. Ash and Maylene participate in a fierce 3-on-3 fight, while Dawn cheers for them along with her Pokémon. Ash sends out his Staravia to battle against Maylene's Machoke, then the match begins. Ash commands his Staravia to use Quick Attack but Machoke counters it with Brick Break. Ash commands his Staravia to push back, using Whirlwind then following up with a Wing Attack. Machoke easily dodges it, then Maylene commands her Machoke to use Cross Chop, leading Staravia to take a critical hit. Brock points out that Ash wants Staravia to get closer with Aerial Ace. Maylene commands her Machoke to keep using Brick Break which hits Staravia multiple times. Brock hints that Staravia can't afford to take many more hits. Maylene then commands her Machoke to use Seismic Toss as a finishing attack. Ash tells his Staravia to use Quick Attack with intense speed which hits Maylene's Machoke. Staravia then repeats this strategy by using Aerial Ace which leads Machoke to be knocked out.
Maylene sends out Meditite, while Ash sends out Chimchar. Ash commands Chimchar to use Blaze Kick, but Meditite easily counters it with Detect then uses Meditate to raise its Attack. Chimchar uses Aerial Ace, but Maylene commands her Meditite to use Detect, and then Meditate to raise its Attack power again so it can finish it all in one hit. Ash commands Chimchar to ruin their concentration. Maylene commands her Meditite to bounce off the wall and use Drain Punch, which hits Chimchar. Ash commands his Chimchar to keep going by using Aerial Ace, but Meditite uses Confusion, which confuses Chimchar. Ash calls Chimchar back into its Poké Ball. Then Ash calls out Staravia and commands it to use Quick Attack, hitting Meditite. Maylene commands Meditite to keep using Drain Punch so it can absorb Staravia's energy and heal itself. Ash tells Staravia to dodge and to keep using Quick Attack. Maylene commands Meditite to keep using Detect, preventing Staravia's Quick Attack from hitting. It works for a bit, but then Meditite's Detect fails and it is hit with Quick Attack several times. Maylene is impressed by Staravia's skill. Ash tells Staravia to use Heat Wave, which hits Meditite, and then to follow up with Wing Attack. Before the Wing Attack can hit, Maylene orders Meditite to use Confusion, which leaves Staravia flying off in the wrong direction and attacking the nearest wall with Wing Attack. Meditite uses Drain Punch but Staravia breaks free of the confusion and pushes it back, then attacks with Brave Bird. Maylene orders Meditite to use Confusion, but with no more energy left, the move fails and Staravia knocks out Meditite. Brock says that Brave Bird can be dangerous and that the user can take some damage when using it. Maylene only has one Pokémon left, while Ash returns Staravia and sends out Hippowdon. Maylene sends out Lucario. Ash commands Hippowdon to use Fire Fang, but as he closes in Lucario counters it with Metal Claw.
Ash orders Hippowdon to keep using Hidden Power and Maylene commands Lucario to keep dodging, easily done with its excellent speed. Ash, wanting to get closer, commands Hippowdon to use Crunch which is dodged by Lucario. Maylene commands her Lucario to use Force Palm, hitting Hippowdon. Ash commands Hippowdon to use Earthquake, a perfect hit with its maximum power. Ash commands Hippowdon to use his Thunder Fang but it misses, paralyzed by Lucario's Force Palm. Lucario attacks Hippowdon with Bone Rush which hits Hippowdon multiple times. Ash orders Hippowdon to use Dig so it can get away. Maylene tells her Lucario to sense Hippowdon's Aura so it can detect Hippowdon underground, then attack the ground where Hippowdon was hiding with Aura Sphere. Hippowdon is thrown out of the ground, so Maylene commands Lucario to use Metal Claw which as Hippowdon retaliates with Facade.
Lucario gets in close, and then use Force Palm which hits Hippowdon. Maylene orders Lucario to finish up with Aura Sphere, maximum power. Hippowdon, still feeling the effect of Force Palm, manages to learn Water Pulse which surprised Ash and the others. Maylene orders Lucario to use Aura Sphere while Ash commands Hippowdon to use Water Pulse. The two raging energy balls result in an explosion, Ash commands Earthquake while Maylene orders Lucario to use Force Palm, result in an explosion again, and hurt both Pokémon but both recover and the two Pokémon battle in the air, Lucario using Aura Sphere and Hippowdon using Water Pulse which knock Lucario into the ground defeated.
