Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 50 and Chapter 7 of the Kalos Quest. I won't say much as I want to get started. This will be Ash's fourth Gym Battle,and will demonstrate a few more tricks compare to the anime. So let's jump in.


"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."-Buddha


Chapter 50: A Greens Green Gym Battle

The stage was set as she stood outside the view of the audience. Nervousness filled her body and anxiety flooded her mind. Her Pokémon sencing her feelings also felt the same along with her. Regardless both Pokémon grabbed their trainer's hands as she smiled back for their confidence in her. They will do their best and their hard work paid off and now they're here at the finals.

"And now for our final contestant. Performer Serena!" Said the announcer. The crowd roared in delight as Serena ran to the stage along with Fennekin and Pancham. The three of them waved back to the audience,now filled with pride. In front they their friends cheering them on. "So everyone what you guys are made of." Bonnie yelled. "Go get them honey!" Ash said,causing Serena to pull off the cutest smile at her boyfriend,knowing he would be at her side no matter what. "Alright guys. Let's go it!" Serena and her Pokémon cheered as they got started. But as they took the first step,all three of them tripped and were now falling off the stage.


"OWW." Serena opened her eyes to see that she's not on stage but on the floor at her room at the Pokémon Center. Serena rubbed her head trying to get rid of the pain as she stood up,trying to get a grip on the bed,but as she finally stood she notice that her bed was empty.

"Huh,Ash?" She said. Last night both returned to their bedroom for a good night sleep as she peacefully slept on her boyfriend chest and luckily this time with all her clothing. How Ash managed to walk away without waking her was a complete mystery.

By the Pokémon Center Ash and his Pokémon ran across the road back. Everyone woke up early to get some training done. "Alright everyone today's the day we get our fourth Gym Badge." Ash said,cheering along with his Pokémon. As they took a moment,everyone heard footsteps rusted through the grass and turned around to see Serena,still in her PJs.

"Oh,hey Honey." Ash scratched his cheek,he hoped Serena wasn't mad for waking up alone in bed. "I was wondering where you were." Serena said. "I was kinda hoping to be back before you woke up." Said Ash. "You been getting some training done?" Serena asked. "Yep,I want to make sure our Gym Battle against Ramos would go flawlessly." Said Ash. "That's good,by the way,were you surprised when Ramos announced he was the Gym Leader?" Serena asked. "Kinda,I mean I've seen and challenged many kinds of Gym Leaders back then. But each of them have something surprising in store. That much I know." Ash said.

"Well I know regardless,you'll win against him." Serena came over to put her arms around Ash's neck. "And I know you'll do great in your debut. You practiced long and hard not to fall short." Ash put his arms around Serena's waist. Filled with happiness at her boyfriend's statement Serena stood on her tippy toes and kissed Ash on the lips. At that moment Serena realized Ash may have grown a few inches. She liked it of course,she internally felt it's normal for the boyfriend to be taller. Meanwhile Ash's Pokémon saw them and smiled happily for their trainer.

"So it's still early should we go back to bed?" Ash asked. "Only if the next time I wake up,it'll be with my arms around you." Serena said as the happy couple embraced each other as they walked back inside.


It was 11:00 in the morning as everyone finally stood in the lobby. Meanwhile Serena was at the front counter ready to finally check in for the Coumarine Pokémon Showcase tomorrow. "Alright please place you Pokédex on the screen in front." Nurse Joy pointed to the monitor on her desk. Serena then followed instructions and put her Pokédex on the monitor and immediately all her basic information was displayed. "Alright,Serena Yvonne from Vanville Town,you're now eligible to compete in the Coumarine Pokémon Showcase." Said Nurse Joy. "Great,thank you Nurse Joy." Serena thanked.

"Are you all set?" Ash asked. "Yep,now I'm all ready for the Showcase. But today's not about me. It's about your Gym Battle." Serena said. Ash nodded and got fired up for today. Then the front doors of the Pokémon Center slide opened and group turn to see the person was Harry.

"Harry,what a surprise." Bonnie said. "Hey guys,my great grand uncle sent me to pick you guys up. I really hope you're fired up Ash,grand uncle said you could the person to finally give him a real challenge." Said Harry. Whatever Harry meant by that was unclear. Either Ramos thought his privous challengers weren't much up to snuff,or that yesterday Ash's actions against Tram Rocket gave suspension and Ramos figured that Ash would be a special case. "Believe me,I won't disappoint him." Ash dared.

A ten minute walk from the Pokémon Center and the group finally reached the Gym on the other side of town. Only thing was that it wasn't what they expected. "So wait the Gym is up there?!" Clemont asked. "Yup,since the mid 40's my great grand uncle ran the gym and believe me this tree wasn't even half the size as it is now." Said Harry. "So how do we get up there?" Ash asked. "Depends how good a climber you are." Said Harry. Right away Ash,Drake,and Bonnie were excited to start,even though the tree itself gotta be at least 50 feet tall,almost the size of Prism Tower in Lumiose City.

"Ahhh!" The four turn to see only two of their own,feeling like a ton of bricks rained down on top of them. "Isn't there an elevator we could take?" Clemont asked. "Come on Clemont,that's no fun and besides you need the exercise." Said Drake. "Yay,I agree with Drake big bro. Now come on." Bonnie said as she took a head start. "Don't worry guys,it's only a couple thousand steps and no vines to climb on instead,ok?" Harry told Serena and Clemont as the latter groan while they followed the group.

"Done,so easy!" Bonnie reached the top first. After a ten minute climb Bonnie,Harry,and Ash made it,followed by Serena,who tried to catch her breath,while Ash came over and gave her a Fresh Water from his bag,which Serena happily took. "Haff...haff...*whezze*." The group turns to see the last two people finally make it. "Tired so easily Drake?" Ash snickered. "Oh,I'm not the one whizzing. This guy is." Everyone noticed the very tired Lumiose Gym Leader,once again being carried by Drake on his back.

Drake then finally set Clemont on the ground. "That's the second time I had to carried you Clemont." Still slightly wheezing Clemont responded. "I told you...I had it handle." Clemont said. "Handled? You threw up after the hundredth step and collapsed. If I didn't do it you probably be still on the ground even after Ash's battle." Drake said. Clemont however,was still trying to catch his breath. "Here this will help." Drake took out and toss a Fresh Water to Clemont,which landed perfectly on his lap. He then saw Clemont chug the whole thing all at once. "Like I said Clemont,you need to pull it together." Said Drake.

As Harry lead them to the main arena,the group saw what were several gardens that were being tended by workers,a few greenhouses,and of course,a basic battlefield with several vines hanging overhead. "Wow,you guys really tend this tree well." Said Serena. "Yep,even though Coumarine City get some rainfall in the autumn season,we still have to tend to the green all over the Gym. Everything you see is run by a water powered generator. It powers the greenhouses we keep here." Harry explained. "Come on,he's over here." He continued

Over by the battlefield was a small den meant for relaxing. There Ramos sat at the table,sipping tea,and reading a book. "Ah,hello everyone." Ramos set the book down. "Hi Ramos,are you for our battle." Ash asked. "All in due time,for now why don't you all come on over and we'll enjoy a cup of tea." Ramos offered. "Sure!" Everyone said. Ash,although displeased that their Gym Battle is on hold,Ash respected the offer.

After pouring everyone a cup of tea. Ramos started the small talk across the table. "So Ash,do you understand the concept of a calm mind?" Ramos asked. Ash sat there clueless as to what he was trying to think what Ramos meant by that. " understand." Ash said. "Well,sitting across from you. I could tell you are anxious to start our battle." Ramos said. Ash then felt his body heat up,no way he thought he was that obvious to read. "It's...a delicate issue." Ash said. "Don't fret I've seen many youngsters like that. Have you looked at what's around you?" Ramos asked.

Ash looked around and only saw one thing,green,green,and more green. "All I see is the plants." Ash said. "You might want to take a closer look." Drake said. Having a slight hunch,Ash closer his eyes and opened,revealing his blue eyes as he read all the signatures of the plants. "Ok,that's freaky." Said Harry. "Which is surprising,and also expected." Ramos said. "Wait,how is it expected?" Drake asked. "I remember you two,back in Lumiose City." Ramos said. Drake then sigh internally,feeling this was a long time remembering. "I wasn't hoping people would just dropped that and move forward." Drake said.

"So you guys knew who Ash and Drake were the entire time?" Serena asked. "Yea,pretty much." Said Harry. "Wha-why didn't you guys say anything?" Drake asked. "Well to be honest,we never planned for this scenario." Harry said. Drake just snoff and stood up,feeling agitated. "Drake we weren't going to tell anyone,honest." Harry said. "I'm not angry,it's just since that night people have been treating us like saints." Drake said. "You know people would do anything to have that spotlight." Harry said. "Well I'm not like most people,and neither is Ash." Drake said.

Ash then finished scanning Aura signatures. "They'll slowly developing,but that's natural for a plant." He said. "Of course and that realizes a calm mind." Ramos said. "It almost like say,you don't believe in control." Ash said. "Of course there's control,control is transparent. I mean look at the plants. I can't make the flowers bloom when it suits me. Or make the fruit trees over there bear fruit before its time." Said Ramos. "All things like that would require patience and control." Ash said. "And what you just said means you're ready for our battle." Ramos then stood up.

Ash and Ramos then stood on opposite sides of the battlefield. With Harry acting as referee,he took his place. "Alright the Gym Battle between Ash the challenger and Ramos the Coumarine Gym Leader will now begin. Each side will use three Pokémon and the winner will be determined when all three Pokémon on one side are unable to continue. Furthermore only the challenger will substitute Pokémon." Said Harry. "Alright Jumpluff,let's go." Ramos released a floating cotton ball Pokémon. "Fletchinder,I chose you." Ash released Fletchinder as his first Pokémon. "Oh hold on." Ash stopped and took out another Pokéball and released Goomy. He then walk over with it in his arms and handed it to Serena. "Here Goomy,you could watch our battle to get inspired. Can you watch him?" Ash said. "I will,now win this thing." Serena smiled. Ash then returned to his spot and ready.


Ash vs. Ramos: three on three

"Alright Fletchinder,use Flame Charge." Fletchinder then charge in with a fiery tackle. "Jumpluff use Cotton Guard." Jumpluff then covered itself in cotton to block the attack. Fletchinder struck the fluffy defense and managed to cause alittle bit of damage.

"Hmm,Cotton Guard isn't ready much of strong defense,but it raises its defensive power to the user." Said Clemont. "Of course,but defense won't win the battle over." Said Drake.

"In that case,use Razor Wind." Fletchinder then fires three razor wind blades at Jumpluff which struck it dead on. "Great now use Flame Charge." Fletchinder then fired up and charged in at high speed. He struck Jumpluff much stronger then the privous Flame Charge,and Jumpluff fainted while landing on the ground.

"Jumpluff is unable to battle,Fletchinder wins." Said Harry. "Alright,Fletchinder did it." Bonnie said. "There's still two battles left though." Drake said. "Well Ash is ready for them." Said Serena. Goomy continued to watch as it hope to learn more about his trainer and his team.

"Well,Ash you seem to impress my suspicions." Ramos said. "I'm not done yet." Said Ash. "You're right,Weepinbell I need your assistance." Ramos released a round flycatcher Pokémon,ready to battle. "Fletchinder could you still battle?" Fletchinder chirped yes and took to the skies once more.

"Now,use Peck." Fletchinder then dived low and charged in with a glowing beak. "Jump,Weepinbell." Weepinbell jumped high,which surprised Ash and Fletchinder. "Woah,that little guy could jump." Said Drake.

"Now use Poison Powder." Weepinbell then spewed out a cloud of purple poisonous,dust directly downward. Ash realized sending Fletchinder to aim close to the ground would cost them dearly as Fletchinder breath in the poisonous cloud,leaving Fletchinder poison.

"No,Fletchinder! Are you alright." Ash saw Fletchinder succumb to the poison as it laid there trying to get up. "Could you still battle?" Ash asked. Fletchinder then slowly got a took to the air at a low altitude.

"Fletchinder is strong but the poison get to anyone. The clock is ticking down." Said Drake. "Hold on Fletchinder!" Bonnie yelled. Serena looked worried as the Fletchinder tried to steady itself.

"Fletchinder use Flame Charge." Ignoring the effects lingering in its body Fletchinder fired up for another fiery tackle. "Use the vines above and use Slam." Weepinbell then jumped and swung on the vines up top. Using its body Weepinbell then Slam into Fletchinder's Flame Charge. Both were in a standstill with Weepinbell receiving damage,but Fletchinder surcame to the Poison Powder again,and Weepinbell then push its body all the way down to the ground,tackling took some damage,but the impact managed to knock Fletchinder out.

"Fletchinder is unable to battle,Weepinbell wins." Said Harry. The gang groaned feeling sad for Fletchinder's defeat. "I was hoping Fletchinder would take Weepinbell down." Said Bonnie. "Don't forget,it's not over." Said Drake.

"You did great Fletchinder,take a good rest." Ash return the Ember Pokémon back to its Pokéball. "Alright,Hawlucha I choose you." Ash released the Wrestling Pokémon,who took a surprising leap and struck the landing with a pose. "My my,this one sure is full of pride." Said Ramos.

"Believe me,he could back it up." Ash said. "Hawlucha use Karate Chop." Hawlucha then charged in with a glowing arm,towards Weepinbell. "Use Razor Left." Weepinbell then fired a barrage of of razor leaf and blown them towards Hawlucha. Ignoring the pain as the razor leafs pass through him,Hawlucha continued his attack and struck Weepinbell hard,sending it back.

"Weepinbell use Slam." Weepinbell then jump to use its body to tackle Hawlucha. "Dodge and use Flying Press." Doing a front flip to dodge,Hawlucha managed to glow in a white aura while positioning its body to tackle Weepinbell. "Use Poison Powder." Weepinbell aimed up and spewed out a poisonous cloud. Still coming down,and unable to stop itself,Hawlucha dived through the cloud and inhaled,leaving him poisoned.

"Hawlucha has been poison like Fletchinder." Bonnie said. "Once again the clock is ticking." Said Drake.

"Hawlucha,you gotta block out the pain." Ash said,Hawlucha tried to remain in control. "Use Razor Left." Weepinbell then fired a barrage of razor leafs at Hawlucha. "Use the vines to gain momentum and use Flying Press." Hawlucha then jumped and swung around on the vines swiftly,all while the Razor Leafs followed it like a plague. Over Weepinbell,Hawlucha then used one vine as a perch while spinning a around in a circular motion,and finally launched itself at a 65 degree angle and then use Flying Press at such incredible speed. Weepinbell never saw it coming until it was too late as Hawlucha made contact. After the smoke dispersed,Weepinbell was left fainted.

"Weepinbell is unable to battle,Hawlucha wins." Said Harry. "Alright,now they need one more." Said Clemont. "Now the odds are in Ash's favor." Said Serena.

"Well done Ash,you're really chewing through." Said Ramos as he return Weepinbell. "But I'm not done yet." Said Ash. "Very well,Gogoat come on out." Ramos then released his most trusted partner out to battle. "Hawlucha could still put up a good battle,but the poison status would still leave him at odds."

"Hawlucha return." Ash returned the Wrestling Pokémon. "Now Frogadier,I choose you." Ash released the Bubble Frog Pokémon out ready to battle.

"Frogadier,won't it be at a disadvantage against Grass types." Said Bonnie. "More like a fair fight to me. If Ash has a plan of course." Drake said. "He'll win this I know it." Said Serena.

"Now Gogoat use Leech Seed." Gogoat fired several seeds on to the field and immediately sprouted into several vines,all targeting Frogadier. "Dodge and use Aerial Ace." Frogadier did the risky move of going through the vines to dodge. By running,spinning,aerial maneuvers,Frogadier made it through the vines and execute an Aerial Ace at Gogoat,causing damage.

"Use Double Team." Frogadier then created copies of itself around Gogoat to confuse it. "That trick won't help you. Use Grass Knot." Gogoat then created a vine line on the ground,as each copy pass right through it,but the real Frogadier tripped on the line,making the copies disappear and causing damage.

"Use Vine Whip." Gogoat then extended two vines from its body on the downed Frogadier. "Quick,attack with Cut." Frogadier then got up and sped up past the vines and attack Gogoat with a white blade,causing damage.

"Now use Water Pulse." Frogadier then fired a ball of water towards Gogoat. "Block it with Vine Whip." Gogoat then use its Vines to blocked out the Water Pulse towards the ground. "Now use Razor Leaf to surround Frogadier." Taking things to the next level,Gogoat summon a powerful wind of leaves and dust,and created a funnel that surrounded Frogadier.

"Gogoat could do that?!" Clemont said. "That must take such skill to perfect. A great defense." Said Drake. "Well Ash has a plan,right." Bonnie asked. "Time will tell." Drake said.

Suddenly a hoard of razor leaves charge at the surrounded Frogadier. "Quick use Cut to defend." Frogadier then deflected the razor leaves but another hoard of them came from the opposite direction. Frogadier deflected that one as well,but whenever one he deflected another comes. Frogadier was trapped. Ash knew Frogadier couldn't just defend nor he knew he will eventually get tired out. He needed a way out. Ash then remembered what Ramos said about control and focus.

"Of course there's control,control is transparent. All things like that would require patience."

"Frogadier hold a moment." Ash said,leaving Frogadier shocked. "Clear you mind,and focus where Gogoat is." Ash said. Frogadier then stopped and remained motionless,focusing it senses all while several Razor Leaves hitting it,but didn't seem to mind. Suddenly a glimpse appeared Past the funnel and realized that was Gogoat's shadow.

"Frogadier." He said. "Great,now use your frubbles to restrain it." Frogadier then hurled several frubbles forward in his direction and the frubbles seem to work as the funnel dispersed and Gogoat was there trapped in stickiness. "Now put all your strength in this move Frogadier and use Aerial Ace." Frogadier then lunged itself and struck the trapped Mount Pokémon with a feet of fury attacks,that send Gogoat back to Ramos's feet fainted.

"Gogoat is unable to battle,Frogadier wins and the match goes to Ash the challenger." Said Harry.


"Alright!" Clemont,Bonnie,and Serena cheered for Ash while Drake smirked at his brother's victory. "You did a great job old friend." Ramos petted Gogoat as it stood up. Everyone then approached Ash and Co as Harry held a tray in his hands.

"Congratulations Ash,you certainly gave this old timer the challenge of a lifetime. And believe me I lived for quite awhile." Said Ramos. "Hey Ash,I have to ask,hardy anyone could get pass Grand Uncle's Razor Leaf funnel before. How did you know where Gogoat is?" Harry asked. "Well,I focus my mind along with Frogadier. Which centered my Aura you see."


Flashback

As Frogadier focus his senses,Ash cleared his mind to help him,like he was battling along with him as he looked around and realized he was inside the funnel. Ash then felt his Aura shifting to balance and that he could feel the presence of everything around him. There he saw Gogoat's shadow through the funnel.


"So wait,it like you're saying you were battling instead of Frogadier." Said Bonnie. "I think that was the case. I remember being in the funnel where Frogadier was standing exactly." Ash said. "Drake is this an Aura skill?" Serena asked. "...this is astonishing. The first I ever heard of it." Drake asked. "I have to examine it." He continued.

"Well,Ash like I said before you're seriously not an ordinary challenger." Said Ramos. "And as proof of your victory here at the Coumarine Gym I present to you the Plant Badge." Harry handed Ramos an object and Ramos handed what was a replica of a leaf with gold painted lining.

"Alright I got the Plant Badge." Ash cheered along with his Pokémon. "Well,Guys I assume you all are heading back to the Pokémon Center for the night." Harry asked. "Yea,that's the plan." Drake said. "Wait does this mean we have to go back down?" Clemont now panicked. "Yep,and I'm not carrying you this time." Drake said sternly.

"Well,I'll walk you guys there." Said Harry. The group nodded as Harry began to walk them towards the stairs. Now that Ash's Gym Battle now done. There's Serena's Pokémon Showcase Debut as the Journey continues.


Done! Well hope you guys enjoyed that as Ash now won his fourth Gym Badge. Now there's Serena's first Pokémon Showcase debut,but that will be later. Right now,the moment has come as I know several of you having been dying for this next Chapter. I'll need to think throughly about it as I want it to be very different compare to the Anime. But I won't disappoint you. Stay tune. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.