Alright all, Now this chapter is going to reveal a few things. Bear one thing in mind, if someone don't agree with any of these don't blame me please. Blame each other for the voting. That's all, now let's proceed.
Chapter 49: Unexpected
After leaving the group to head towards Viridian City for a much needed supply collection for their medical berries. Ash and Charizard had Viridian City within their sights at last. They knew there was not a moment to lose and Charizard lashed his wings sharply propelling them forward "Finally Viridian City. Let's not lose any time"
They flew on and Charizard spoke up "So what is the plan once Rayquaza and everyone are healed up?" Ash looked down for a moment "Well team rockets main plan is starting to unveil starting with Fuchsia City. Hitting their bases is not doing enough. We need to find their main base of operations... Their HQ. We take that out. We can take Giovanni and cripple Team rocket before their plan comes through but with Pokémon like Kyurem under their control it won't be easy"
"And we have one problem. We don't know here their HQ is and we have no leads either. I'm hoping lance or some of the league may have clues...until then we must prepare and have everyone at their best if we are to succeed. With all those legendary Pokémon under their control it will be a dangerous battle for us to fight, even with Zapdos, Lugia, Latias and Zekrom at our side"
Charizard grew confused to that statement "What about Rayquaza won't he help us?" The only response Ash gave was a shake in his head of uncertainty "I don't know...Rayquaza has been under their torment for four years. After he is healed I think he will want to go home. He hasn't been to his home up in the sky for years. Besides team rocket is our fight to finish Rayquaza will be able to trust us to finish it"
Charizard nodded in agreement to that statement "Yeah and you was top-notch back there, taking on that Draco meteor. Ash placed a hand on the back of his head a little embarrassed "It wasn't that great. I just did what I had to do" Charizard shook his head to that "I beg to differ you protected Latias and shielded us. It takes a lot to do that"
Ash was slightly taken by the fire lizards words, he felt touched by it that it did make him thinks things over especially about his own abilities. They finally arrived in the city and Charizard set down just on the outskirts and Ash said "Right I will be quick so we won't be staying long" Ash returned Charizard into his poke ball before Ash begun heading into the city looking for the poke mart.
He could see people and Pokémon were calm and going about their daily business. This brought content to his state of mind 'At least Team Rocket haven't disrupted here. But if they succeed in their main plan, then nowhere will be safe from them" He reached the main plaza area which had the Viridian gym at one end. He could see that there was quite a few people walking around but there was still nothing out of the ordinary.
He carried and made his way to the poke mart located just across from the Pokémon centre. He walked in and made his way over to the counter where two store clerks were present. One of the men spoke up "Ah Champion Ash, a pleasure to have you here. What can we do for you?"
Ash stepped in front of him and said "I need a big bag of Oran berries to be taken immediately" The clerk understood completely and turned away "Absolutely sit, just a moment and we will prepare your bag at once" The clerk left the counter and went behind a door likely into the main supply room as they only have a handful of Oran berries on the shop floor.
While waiting Ash spotted the TV in the corner showing news and looked to it to listen in "And that is the end of our update on the ruin exploration within the Orre region and now onto news here in Kanto" the screen changed to a man sitting at a desk "breaking news now. Terrorist attack on the city of Fuchsia City"
Hearing this took his full attention and listened "Team rocket have launched what appears to be an all-out devastating attack on the city of Fuchsia intent on destroying the city. Many police officers, trainers and many members of Pokémon G-men including former Champion Lance have employed a defence against the attacking terrorist force. And while they are holding them back for now they attackers do not seem to be depleting in numbers"
Ash eyes narrowed as a video showing many Pokémon swarming into the city and many attacks and moves flying everywhere. He couldn't believe how Team Rocket would target innocents just to make their point. "We have received only this statement from the Pokémon league"
A picture of Charles Goodshow appeared with text and his voice "Over a few hours ago we received a tip off from Champion Ash Ketchum who is currently raiding a Team Rocket base in the Johto region that an invasion of Fuchsia was imminent. We worked with local police and humanitarian forces to evacuate many human and Pokémon inhabitants from the area as possible before the force attacked"
The store clerk walked back in and said "Here you are champion" Ash accepter the bag before saying "How much will it be?" The clerk raised his hands and said "It is on the house sir" Ash was confused by this before the clerk continued "It is my thanks for how much good work you are doing. If it wasn't for you Fuchsia wouldn't have been ready. It is the least I could do to thank you for everything you have done for this region sir"
On his way back to the entrance he came into the city he heard voices. He looked to the street to his right to see a long line of people and some tables of people sitting on. He was curious and he went to take a look. "Now don't be shy everyone. Come and fill those empty bellies from all that travelling"
He saw a stool with two people serving food to people carrying bags. He saw on the tables families were seated with Pokémon who looked desperate 'These must be some of the people evacuated from Fuchsia. That was quick...they sure don't waste time' as he moved closer he heard another voice "There you go. Get that grub inside you and refresh you" the woman accepting the food said "Bless you for this kindness"
He saw the two people were dressed in casual clothes and he saw a Wobbufett carrying trays off empty dishes off a couple tables. He saw a Meowth taking a few empty plates and spoke "There...tat feels better doe it" He was amazed by the Meowth speaking English but he recognised it quick "Wait Meowth...then that must mean" he looked to the two on the stall providing food and recognised the hair styles "Jessie and James"
He walked up and James caught sight of him immediately "Ah...it's the twerp" the group all noticed and cowered...they all ran up and kneeled before Him with their hands up "Please twerp we haven't been doing any wrong doing" Jessie was the next to plead "Yes we have done nothing wrong...please don't blast us off"
Ash was quick to put their mind at ease "Hey it is okay, calm down...I'm not here to blast you off" the trio were quick to relax and they stood up "However I am curious to know what you are doing here. I thought you would be with Team ro..." He was immediately hushed by them who covered his mouth.
"Quiet twerp..." Meowth was the first as the group sat down "We are no longer part of tat group no more...we left six months ago" Ash was shocked to hear this until James spoke up "Kicked out more like" Meowth nodded his head and said "Tha boss got fed up with us and kicked us out and seeing as we had nothing we wandered Viridian wondering what we could do"
Ash looked the tables for the refugees from Fuchsia "And now you are helping these people?" Jessie nodded instantly as Yanmega was carrying a tray in its claws and placing it on a table "Yes when we saw these people suffering we couldn't turn a blind eye and decided to help out as our way of making amends"
Ash was amazed by their commitment "Well I can say I am impressed by your work and I am glad you're helping people and Pokémon" The trio sighed in relief after earning the Champions approval "Great so can we help you with anything?" They all rubbed their hands keen to get stuck in. Ash smiled and gave them his request "Yes keep helping these people and Pokémon... They need you and do stay out of trouble. And should team rocket show up. Protect these people. They need you right now and don't worry I will see to it Team Rocket pay for their crimes"
The three buzzed with activity and James spoke "You can count on us twerp. By the end of the day these people will have full bellies. As long as we are here no one will grow hungry. Ash was amused by how excited they were to help others "And hey I might speak to the league and see if I can get some humanitarian supplies redirected your way"
Meowth was shocked and stepped forward "Why are you helping us...after everything we did to you all those years ago" Ash shook his head and knelt down "Even that there is always room for forgiveness and I knew you three were never truly evil at heart. Besides this is a good cause you are working in. Keep it up" They three stood in a line and saluted him "Yes Twerp. Thank you for forgiveness and you can count on us"
Jessie then called them "Alright back to work, we have people to feed" The three ran off back to work and Ash was left amused and impressed by the trio "I always wondered what happened to them three. I'm glad they are doing some good" Ash remembered he had no time to waste and carried on heading down the street towards the exit.
Once he finally was out of the city and entered the tree line he took out a poke ball and called Charizard back out. "I have the Oran berries. Believe it or not the store clerk gave me them for free for protecting Kanto from Team Rocket" Charizard made a grin on his face "About time we got rewarded for our hard work"
Ash shook his head amused "Charizard!" The fire lizard chuckled to this "Right, right just kidding so we good to go" Ash nodded and was about mount back onto Charizard to head back to the house. But suddenly he felt a twitch and looked around "What was that?" Charizard was confused by this "What's wrong Ash, you on edge or something?"
He wasn't sure what happened and decided to check his bag to make sure everything was still accounted for. Soon as he opened to main part he reeled back as he spotted something "No not now" The Pokémon egg that Ash took from the Rocket was calmly glowing meaning it was getting ready to hatch. He placed the bag down and took the egg out and held it his hands.
Charizard stood next to him "Wow the little guy sure has timing doesn't he" Ash nodded in agreement but this posed a problem "Everyone needs these Oran berries by we can't move the egg if it is beginning to hatch. That could be dangerous" Ash thought for a moment before coming up with an idea.
He took a poke ball and materialised Noctowl in front of him "Noctowl this egg is about to hatch and it will be dangerous to move it. So can you take the Oran berries back to the house" The owl nodded instantly and took the bag in his claws "Thanks Noctowl, tell everyone we will be delayed but will catch up as soon as we can"
Noctowl took to the skies and begun heading away back to the house. Ash sat himself on the grass with the egg in his hands. He took out two poke balls and threw them up to release Espeon and Lucario. They turned to Ash and Lucario spoke "Master...why haven't we returned home yet?"
Ash pointed to the egg as it was glowing a little brighter now. Ash took hold of it and said "It is starting to hatch we need to warm it as best as we can" He wrapped his arms around the egg on his lap in an attempt to better warm the egg. Charizard however had a brain wave for an even better idea and placed his tail flame in the eggs direction.
He channelled some of his fire and the tail flame begun to burn much hotter. Ash himself could feel the heat from the tail flame, pleasing him with Charizard's quick thinking "Nice one Charizard. Good thinking" The egg brightened even further to the point it was in the final stage of hatching.
Lucario and Espeon gathered round next to Ash and saw the egg wiggle, showing activity from the egg which excited the whole group. The egg moved a tad again before a crack appeared on the top of the egg. Ash ecstatic about the result said "Any second now everyone? Come on make that last push little one. You can do it"
The egg became engulfed in the mystical white energy showing the hatching process was bearing fruit at last and in the final stage. Charizard seeing this calmed down on his fire and brought down the tail flame back to normal levels and turned himself around to watch the events. The shape of the egg changed and it begun to form a very small Pokémon together.
The light pinged and faded out to finally reveal the Pokémon to them. Ash was curious as once again like with Goomy it was a Pokémon he was unable to recognise "Is this another Kalos Pokémon…I have never seen this Pokémon either before?" Everyone went to check but difficult as the Pokémon had wrapped itself up and it was facing Ash while it was asleep.
The Pokémon had two large ears which looked tear shaped to them giving Ash a thought it relied on hearing a lot. Its ears were purple coloured with a lighter colour further in. Its face was also a lighter purple dot's also shaped like tears on the front of its face. It looked like it had wings too which were currently wrapped around its body. And looking at the wings looked like there were two little claws on each.
Ash took out his C-DEX and brought up the camera option and took a picture of the Pokémon. "Until we know what Pokémon this is, we are pretty much going blind here" He placed the photo in a message and typed 'Cross reference…What Pokémon is this?' He then sent it off to be delivered to Alfred on the mail server. He deactivated the C-DEX and sighed "Now we wait, hopefully he can reply quick". Espeon very curious about the new arrival was looking him over taking note of his features "What species do you think this one is of Ash?"
"Well from looking over him I would say a flying type…but I'm going to assume he has another type…possibly dark…but we will find out soon Espeon" Charizard crossed his arms and leaned his neck forward to look "It looks quite puny…not much fighter in it yet" Ash glared to the fire Lizard "Charizard…"
The fire lizard looked to the left a little pig headed "What just observing?" Ash looked back to the baby and said "Arceus…you are just like Garchomp, always expecting them to fight. They are just babies…" Charizard leaned forward again understanding "I know Ash, but we are trainer Pokémon. It is to be expected"
"He does have a point Master…We all are expecting it?" Lucario stated to Ash causing him to look down "Even if Goomy and this one grow up to be not good at fighting. I couldn't care. Being a trainer and a trainer Pokémon isn't just about the battling, it is companionship and friendship…and the memories you make together. You all chose to battle too. If this little one doesn't wish that, then I wouldn't force it to. I thought you knew that by now"
Charizard decided to hold his ground "Of course I know that Ash, I am one of your first Pokémon after all… I'm just making observations, we all chose it Ash because we love the challenge, competition and excitement it brings to us. And also to fight with you. Not just because you humans are competitive".
This time Ash didn't know how to respond to the fire lizard 'He is right. They don't just do it for us…They do it because they want to as well as I knew from the start but I wouldn't care what they chose for life. They would always be my friends' Ash looked up to him and said "I know you are right Charizard and I am sorry…It is just…all this with Team Rocket has me on edge"
Charizard placed a claw on Ash's shoulder and reassured him "We know Ash, we can't lose to them or no one will be safe. We will beat them" Ash brought a smile onto his face from the comment "Thanks Charizard…I know we can beat them and keep the peace" Espeon and Lucario looked pleased with the strength in Charizard and Ash's bond. They knew it was deep due to their big history together.
Ash heard a small groan and noticed the Pokémon nudge itself a little evidence it was readying to wake up. Excitement flooded him as he waited for the Pokémon to open its eyes for the first time. The Pokémon leaned its head upward a little and made a quiet groan before its eye lids begun to move.
Slowly its eyes opened up to show the orange eyes of the little Pokémon. They remained half-closed as proof of how barely conscious the Pokémon was. Everyone was ecstatic for the sight of the Pokémon gaining its first step into life. The Pokémon's vision was blurry, being unable to make anything out as it was making its first adventure into its new life.
The blurred vision made it hard for the little one but it could begin to make a shape out and focused onto it as his vision was starting to clear up. The little one's eyes blinked a couple of times before he was able to start making the shape out. Once it was cleared he looked upon the form of Ash who was looking back at him "Hello little one"
The new-born upon seeing the human opened his eyes fully and blinked a couple of times and let out a confused chirp. Hearing the Pokémon was proving very reassuring. The more aware and active the baby becomes will make it more interesting for the group as they learn more about it.
"I know you won't understand right away but my name is Ash…What might your name be?" As expected the Pokémon tilted his head confused by what it was hearing. Espeon came beside Ash and said "Was it like this with Goomy when he was first born" Ash nodded his head while continuing to look at the new-born "Yep, not understanding a thing we say yet"
The new-born spotting Espeon looked at him before noticing the bigger Lucario and then the towering Charizard behind him. All these strange creatures surrounding it put the new-born on edge despite how calm and comforting they appeared to be. Ash then said "You okay…" The new-born looked down and closed his eyes before tensing up.
All of a sudden the new-born's mouth shot open and cried out in an overwhelming volume of noise. It screeched out in sound waves and was so overwhelming it forced everyone to cover their ears from the amazing force. Lucario, Espeon and Charizard all back away and covered their ears. Ash however knew that wasn't just crying, it was a move as well.
'That's supersonic…this little one learned a move like that already' Seeing everyone was struggling under the extreme force of the supersonic cry Ash placed a hand on the side of the Pokémon's ear and begun petting it "Hey it's okay, you don't need to cry" This action quickly silenced the Pokémon still sniffling slightly but brought a calm smile to its face.
The Pokémon was enjoying the petting and was quickly settled down and gave everyone the all clear and they came back over with Espeon commenting "Arceus…that is quite the supersonic the little one has on him" Ash concurred with the sun Pokémon "Yeah very powerful for one this age especially the fact this one has only just been born" Positive the Pokémon was completely calm released his hand.
He suddenly felt a ping on his C-DEX and opened it up to show he had an email from Alfred. He opened it up and it read "Master Ash I have found a match on the web for the Pokémon. All relevant details attached to the email" The champion read through the email taking all the details about the Pokémon with them.
"Right so this little one is called Noibat. And it is a Flying/dragon type" Everyone was amazed to hear that with Charizard saying "Really, a dragon type…I wouldn't have expected that from this little one" The now identified Noibat remained calm and was gazing at Ash "Yeah, you a dragon type…quite astounding there"
"Now it also says here Noibat are capable of emitting ultrasonic waves of 200,000 Hertz from its ears, which it can use to stun large creatures and immobilize prey they can also use it as a form of radar as well to locating other creatures also uses ultrasonic waves as a means to communicate with other Noibat. That is pretty cool and it explains how his supersonic was so powerful"
All of a sudden Ash heard a groan coming from a stomach which looked to Noibat who was looking at its body from the sound "You hungry there little guy" Noibat did hold its wings around its body and cooed in a begging manner clearly wishing for food. Ash checked his email for more and said "Ah so Noibat love berries and fruit, shouldn't be hard to find some apples or mango in this forest. Let's go" He placed his hands around Noibats body and stood up lifting the sound-wave Pokémon and holding the newborn in his arms around his upper body.
The group walked off further into the woods in search of some fruit. Ash would have kept a couple of the Oran berries if they were not needed badly for the Pokémon at the house right now. He understood that, Zapdos, Latias, Rayquaza and a few currently with him would need healing right now.
They traversed deeper until they came up to a huge tree which looked to have apples all over. There was a small and big apples over the entire tree which pleased the champion "Good this will do nicely. Espeon could you grab one of the small apples" As Espeon used his Psychic to grab one of the apples Ash sat down and placed Noibat on his lap who was looking very famished.
An apple floated down covered in blue energy and hovered above Ash's hand who gripped it and lowered it down "Thanks Espeon" Ash held it in front of Noibat and said "Here you go little one" The new born did something strange and focused on the apple. The little one begun projecting waves onto the apple while no one else could see the sonic waves.
After a moment the new born begun shaking it's head not wanting the apple. Confusion poured onto Ash's face "What…it doesn't want the apple?" He begun to check the C-DEX for any more information as Lucario spoke "Maybe the little one doesn't like fruit" Ash searched through the email "That can't be the case…It….Ah here we go" Everyone listened in while Ash looked impressed "Really….wow according to this Noibat are also able to use their ultrasonic waves to identify the ripeness in fruit and berries".
This revelation shocked the entire group while Charizard grew a smile to his face "Great…looks like we have our future chef" Despite the advantage of Noibats ability Ash rolled his eyes at the fire lizard's comment "Let me see if this fact speaks truth" said Lucario as he took the apple and took a bite of it. Almost instantly the aura Pokémon cringed in disgust and dropped the apple "Urgh….." He coughed a little from the sourness "Well he was spot on master….Arceus that was disgusting".
Ash knowing of the ability turned Noibat to face him "Wow little one that is an amazing ability you can do" Even though the newborn didn't understand what Ash was saying it still chirped happily seeing the smile on his face. Ash looked to Charizard and formed an idea into his mind "Hey Charizard would you use steel wing and bring down a lot of apples. There should be quite a few that are sweet".
The fire lizard was happy to oblige and hovered up before his wings brightened and he swiped his left one across the tree and following a few seconds at least a quarter of the apples in the tree went raining down all over the floor. Espeon and Lucario set about gathering the apples together and placing them on the grass in front of Ash who sat with his legs crossed with Noibat placed in front of him.
He took held of two of the apples that landed next to him and said to the newborn "Go ahead. Some of them should do the trick". Noibat curiously looked over all of the apples even the newborn couldn't help at how delicious they all looked. He closed his eyes and sent it's soundwaves to read all the apples.
Everyone anticipating a good result watched the newborn closely for its reaction. After a moment the Noibat opened his eyes with what appeared to be disappointment. He shook his head and cooed a little upset by the fact of the sour apples. Espeon looked towards the tree and said "Arceus…that tree isn't very viable if all these apples are sour" Ash held the two apples and placed one down and patted the newborn and said "It's okay Noibat we will find you something…but wow surely one of them should have done" Noibat took notice of the two apple's Ash was holding and knew it hadn't read those two apples and wasted little time getting underway.
After finishing with another sound-read the newborn perked up excitedly all of a sudden a cooed and held his wings out for the animal. Ash saw he was looking to the apples he had and said "These ones are you sure?" Noibat produced a big smile and preached further for the apple".
Ash didn't need convincing and handed him the apple "Well there you go little one, Enjoy" Noibat took the apple and wasted no time in taking a bite on munching on the apple. After tasting the delicious sweetness it chirped happily before taking another bite and wasting little time to devour the rest of the apple.
Ash looked to the other apple in his hand and took a bite from it. He felt like he skyrocketed and tensed "Oh wow that is so sweet. We are bringing you on camping trips little one" Once Noibat had finished the apple Ash handed the other one and the newborn took that one down in little time.
Lucario stood next to him and said "Wow master…the little one sure is keen" Ash nodded to the statement and once Noibat was done he picked him back up and said "Much better little one" Noibat fulfilled for now happily cooed out it's excitement and held his wings high. After a couple of moments however the newborn looked down looking like it was drained of energy.
This caught everyone's attention until they saw it tense up and let out a big yawn. Ash further amused by the baby said "You must tired. How about you get some sleep". Ash held up his arm and laid Noibat against his right arm. The little one's eyes looked heavy and it wrapped up its wings around its body before chirping out one more time.
It closed its eyes slowly to begin its journey into dreamland for the first time. This cute display was noticed by Espeon who said "Wow the little one sure is cute" Ash then took out poke balls and said "Thanks guys but we best head back now" Ash returned Espeon and Lucario back to the poke ball and made his way over to Charizard "Let's get going now Charizard. We can let Noibat sleep on the way"
Alright that is the end. The second one is a Noibat. Now if any of you notice in my dialogue I didn't say if Noibat was male or female. I don't know which to go with to be honest as both would fit in the story well. So I will leave this decision to you on my new poll which will last until next chapter. Please decide quick as I will be working with haste for next chapter.
