AN: ok hope you enjoy it so far! And while we're here go check out Deathmans Dragons! It's where I got my inspiration from! But I'm taking this story a WHOLE different direction. And please pay attention to the small things because later they may not be so small in the long run. And I'll also like to say thanks so much for the support! I just posted the first chapter yesterday and I kept getting notifications from you guys I love it! P
Ash hummed as he watched his Pokémon work together to take down a Pidgey. It seemed that his two boys will excel in team battling.
Where Ares took care of the muscle whilst Runihara was all speed and covered Ares from the sky.
From scanning them Ares knew the moves, Tackle, Bite, fire fang, ice fang, and thunder fang. Ash was surprised when he saw he knew these moves. However his control in them was next to none. He suspected that it was Inherited from his parents. But considering his condition...he certainly hoped not.
Runihara knew the moves gust, bite, agility, and tackle. Now while Ares had no control Runihara had almost full control of his moves and used them to his advantage. Ash smiled as the Pidgey was defeated, he stood up and healed it from its wounds and sent it on its way safely.
Ash went to a small clearing and looked down at his Pokémon.
"Ok guys, there's a lot of work to be done with you two. Ares! You have absolutely no control of your moves and while the uncontrollable nature may have Been fine while you were on your own, that won't cut it when battling other Pokémon. So with you we'll start by getting you to control your current move set. Runi, your control is excellent but I still want you to work on your moves until you have complete mastery of them. For instance your Gust is a little shaky and takes longer than it should to form. We'll also work on both of you guy's move repertoire." He said, looking down at the vibrating dragons with a smile.
While battling on the road is all well and good it would do no one any favors if an uncontrolled move of any typing wound up killing someone.
He set them up in their own little area to train in. He put Ares to work on mastering bite first since it was one of his typings. He set him to work on gathering the dark energy into his fangs and jaw and releasing it after about 5 seconds, slowly increasing the time once that became easier.
He put Runihara on something similar, he wanted that Gust forming in 2 seconds instead of 5. To some people they may say 5 seconds is fast enough but those crucial seconds could cost someone their life, human or Pokémon.
After about 4 hours of training Ash called for a break. Ares and Runihara collapsed in exhaustion but were very happy as they had made very good progress.
"Now guys, there are going to be new additions to our flock pretty soon and I need you to be the foundation for the team and set a good example. That means listening to orders, training, getting along in general etc." he spoke to them.
He got a growl and a screech in confirmation.
Later in the afternoon Ash was fishing for Pokémon. He actually wanted 2 specific ones.
Horsea and Magikarp
Oh he knew what most thought of the most 'useless' Pokémon, however, people often forgot that the Pokémon they perceive as useless eventually evolves into the Atrocious Pokémon: Gyarados.
Now while Gyarados wasn't TECHNICALLY a dragon or Dark type Pokémon they COULD learn dark type and dragon type moves. And they even gained the dark typing after Mega Evolution.
Ash believed there was no height a Pokémon couldn't reach without the right training. While the mega stones were proved to make the process easier and faster the Pokémon's body can't handle the power so they often go berserk.
Recent information has come out on the subject but they were so little they weren't worth mentioning.
Ash was shaken from his thoughts when something violently took hold of his line. Ash steadily pulled the reel in, fighting against the strong monster. After a few minutes of fighting Ash finally yanked the Pokémon up. Ash stared wide-eyed at the Pokémon.
It was a Magikarp.
A Magikarp that was in fact, not only not flailing around in the water, but GLARING at him.
A Magikarp that has gold and red lined scales.
A SHINY Magikarp.
And it was HUGE!
"Holy shit." Ash said, staring at it.
A slow delighted grin grew on Ash's face before he jumped up and prepared for battle.
"Runihara! You're up!" He called his little flying dragon type to the field.
He knew that his boys could do an excellent job working together but he needed to see what they could do individual wise.
"Use Gust and get it in the air and make it disoriented. Then use agility to get in close while using bite!" Ash spoke calmly.
Runihara immediately flapped his wings rapidly and created a medium sized wind vortex and flung it at the Magikarp. Unfortunately it wouldn't be that easy, Magikarp actually used his tail to jump out of the water to dodge the gusts of wind.
However for IT Runihara was already in motion.
Runihara came up behind it and chomped down on its tail, throwing it towards a tree.
Ash considered them both for a moment before deciding on a split decision.
Ash decided he would let Runihara decide how to fight this fight.
Runihara looked back at his trainer for further instruction when none was forthcoming for a moment. But when he saw his trainer give him only a raised eyebrow and a nod of his head he understood.
There was another lesson being played here. Ash wouldn't always be there to instruct them on how to fight, not that he wanted to. He wanted their instincts to be intact and sharp. He wasn't going to be the sort of trainer that shouted out their plans to their Pokémon all the time. He'd help when he saw something they didn't of course but other than that he wanted all his Pokémon to fight for themselves.
Runihara swooped down and shot towards the fish. The Magikarp quickly used the powerful muscles in its body to launch itself into the water effectively dodging the attack.
Runihara scowled as the pesky fish dodged his attack and shot him a smug look.
Runihara suddenly calmed down before a menacing grin overtook his features. He flew over the lake the Magikarp was swimming in and used gust on the water, causing it to rise up in the air like a water tornado.
The Magikarp yelled out in surprise as it was lifted in the air in a watery vortex. Once the attack was cancelled the Magikarp was left helpless in the air defenseless.
Runihara rushed forward and but it's tail with bite and slamming it to the ground, hard.
It was enough to knock out the giant shiny.
Ash grinned and threw a Pokémon. The ball didn't even roll once before it dinged in a sign of a successful capture.
"Well done Runi! I'm so proud of you! You did great on your first solo battle!" Ash praised as he hugged his little one to his chest.
Ares seemed to be sullen and held back as Ash praised Runihara. Ash saw this and offered a soft smile.
"Worry not Ares, I was going to let you have the next one." He said running his fingers through his fur.
Ares noticeably perked up before running ahead and looking back at them with a lot 'Well what are you waiting for?' Look. Ash chuckled and followed after him.
It was by the afternoon when Ash decided this would be the last catch. His Pokémon were exhausted and it was getting late. He was so proud of them. While Dragons did generally grow slowly they were tenacious when it came to getting stronger.
Just when he was about to reel the line in something strong pulled the line, almost pulling Ash down in with it.
Ash yelped as he was yanked towards the water. He tensed his legs and leaned his weight back. He had taken to working out at home to become stronger so his muscle strength was very impressive.
Getting beat up by bullies got old after a while.
He pulled on the line and reeled it in little by little, grinding his teeth together all the while while he used all his strength to keep a hold of the rod.
Finally he pulled the line up and whatever was on the other end came up with a big splash.
Ash's jaw dropped as he looked at the most magnificent creature ever. The Pokémon's scales were a pure black with white and red scales scattered about its body. Cold red eyes stared back at him as it observed the human that had caught him.
Ash looked at the horsea and looked at how different it was. Not only was it shiny but...it was HUGE. Normal horsea's were about a foot or a little bit smaller than that but this one had to be pushing 2 and a half.
Ash dropped his rod and bowed. Yes bowed, what kind of trainer would he be if he didn't give his Pokémon the respect they deserved? Potential or not.
The horsea looked shocked that a human had actually bowed to it. A custom very unique to the horsea line. It's eyes lit up in guarded curiosity as it bowed back slightly.
"Would you do me the honor of battling with me?" He asked it.
The horsea nodded with a determined look as it jumped from the water and onto land.
Ash let surprise flicker into his eyes before it left just as quickly as he came.
This is going to be good. He thought as he readied himself for battle.