Switch Up! A Tale of Multi-Verse Ash Ketchum!
Chapter 22: If you don't know me by now…
Alain looked warily at Incineroar, whose body is covered in flames… 'I don't think its Blaze, but what else could it be? And how did he absorb Blast Burn?'
Charizard eyes narrow at seeing the confidence the Heel Pokemon had in itself "Char…"
"Roar!" Incineroar replies in kind, a smirk splitting its face.
"Incineroar get close with Flame Charge!"
Incineroar's body is covered in flames as he charges at Charizard.
"Those flames look hot! It looks more like Flame Blitz rather than Flame Charge! What power!"
Incineroar reaches Charizard faster than before, but Charizard was ready for it.
"Dragon Claw!"
Charizard pushed back with Dragon Claw while Incineroar takes a step forward, pushing back with all the flames.
"Now burn it with Flamethrower!" Alain shouts as Charizard spews fire from its snout.
"Roar!" Incineroar is pushed back by the flames, but that worked for Ash.
"Incineroar counter with Revenge!"
Fire accumulates in Incineroar's paw as it charges at Charizard, intent on getting revenge with a powerful fist.
"Thunder Punch!"
Both powerful moves clash and they're followed up, intent on surpassing the other.
"Keep going!" Both trainers call for their Pokemon.
Incineroar kept using Revenge while Charizard used Thunder Punch. They exchange successive punches that are evaded or taken head on.
All with the goal of knocking the other out.
Incineroar manages to punch Charizard's guard wide open, which made Incineroar smirk.
"This is our chance Incineroar!" Ash smirks at the opportunity "Use Fire Blast!"
Incineroar prepares the flames, but suddenly his body spasms with electricity…
"Incineroar has been paralyzed by Alain's Charizard! What's going to happen!?" The announcer cries out in shock.
"Its defeat!" Alain shouts out "Now Charizard use Blast Burn!"
"Get away Incineroar!"
The Heel Pokemon was slow to move due to the paralysis and was hit fully with the Blast Burn.
"Incineroar!"
When the dust settled, Incineroar was belly up on the ground, unconscious…
"Incineroar is unable to battle! Trainer Ash send your last Pokemon!"
Ash sighs as he recalls his Pokemon "You did well, Incineroar…" He pockets the device and looks at Charizard.
It wasn't overtly damaged, but it had a few scratches and its breathing was a little bit laboured. Otherwise it looked fine, which didn't work well for Ash.
Ash looks at Pikachu with a sigh "We need a bit more time… I can feel it… we can win!"
"Pika!"
"Hey wasn't I supposed to understand you?"
"Pi?"
"Meh, the author must fix this plot hole" Ash smiles as Pikachu jumps into the battlefield "We're ready for you, Alain!"
"And the final battle! Ash's Pikachu vs. Alain's Charizard! Who will win!?"
"Come on Pikachu!" Ash pumps his fists "Show him your power!"
"Pikachu!"
"Use Quick Attack!"
Pikachu quickly runs towards Charizard and slams its chest.
"Charizard keep it away with Flamethrower!"
Blue flames rain on Pikachu, who dodges as Ash gave the order.
"Now use Iron Tail!"
"Counter with Dragon Claw!"
Pikachu jumps at Charizard, tail covered in steel and slams it in the latter's claw. Meeting the powerful strike by Charizard, Pikachu is forced to jump back.
"More Iron Tail! Add Quick Attack for more power!" Ash orders after realising the difference in power behind Charizard's attack.
Pikachu lands on the ground and enters into Quick Attack that he uses to power up Iron Tail.
This time they were evenly matched. Charizard and Pikachu pushed forward with the same momentum.
"Now get that Charizard with Thunderbolt!"
Pikachu's body sparks with electricity that soon is delivered into Charizard.
"Charizard get away and use Blast Burn!" Alain calls out triumphantly "Pikachu can't escape this one!"
In the void…
"What will Ash do?" Brock wonders out loud "If Pikachu falls to the ground as Charizard releases Blast Burn…"
"I really don't know… I love Pikachu like everyone, but…" Sinnoh-Ash looks away at that admission.
Kalos-Ash was about to comment but a screeching sound behind them stopped them…
They turn to see a tall white Pokemon that looks down at them…
"What the!?" Oak steps back in shock.
In the battlefield…
Ash realizes the situation Pikachu got in and quickly deploys a counter measure "Pikachu use Electro Web on Charizard!"
"Pika!" Pikachu releases an Electro Web that encompasses Charizard and distracts it from using Blast Burn.
"Now fall on him with Iron Tail!"
Gravity takes place and makes Pikachu's Iron Tail more powerful.
"Char!" Charizard growls from the powerful attack on its head "Charizard!"
"Get him with Dragon Claw!"
Charizard snarls at Pikachu and flies towards him, slamming into the Electric Mouse Pokemon with the full force of Tough Claws.
"Pika!" Pikachu falls near Ash with a small cry "Chu…"
"Pikachu are you alright?" Ash looks at his Pokemon, battling with himself to avoid picking up Pikachu.
"Pika…" Pikachu looks up to Ash and sits up.
"Good…" Ash smiles at his partner, before turning to look at Charizard just as Pikachu did "Charizard is strong… his D-Dragon Claw is devastating…"
"Chu…"
"You're right…" Ash shakes his head "This is a battle we can win!" He pumps his fist forward as Pikachu jumps back into action.
Just as he said this, his Z-Ring started shining brightly…
"It's here!" Ash smirks as he pulls out a yellow Z-Crystal and places it in place of the green one "This is what we've been waiting for!"
"Another Z-Move!?" Alain mutters in surprise "Last one was strong… How will Pikachu do!?"
"I can't believe! Another Z-Move! What will Trainer Ash show us!?"
Ash places his hat on Pikachu's head and crosses his arms "I will show you our true… our full power, Alain!" Ash shouts as he punches forward just as Pikachu did "Stronger than a Thunderbolt… Stronger than Thunder! It breaks out Volt limit! Pikachu use 10.000.000. Volt Thunderbolt!"
Pikachu, supercharged from the Z-Energy jumps to the sky and unleashes his move with a powerful cry. A rainbow of thunderbolts shower on Charizard who looked ready to take it on.
"We can't avoid that, Charizard!" Alain cries out "Dig you claws with Thunder Punch!"
Charizard roars as he uses Thunder Punch on the ground to dig its arms.
"Go!" Ash shouts to Pikachu who directs the full power of the technique towards Charizard.
The explosion behind the move blinded most spectators.
From outside Lumiose City one would see a pillar of light coming from the centre of the city, a fitting event for a city of lights like this one…
Ash and Alain looked at the blinding lights in front of them, alert of the results of Pikachu's assault.
The cloud of dust didn't let anyone see anything…
In the stands…
"W-what power…" Tierno mutters in shock at what he saw "I can't believe that Pikachu can do that!"
"Was it enough to take down Charizard?" Trevor wonders out loud.
Clemont and Serena watched silently, complete faith set on Ash and Pikachu 'You can do it, Ash… Pikachu… I believe in you!'
In the battlefield…
The dust slowly cleared, and the end result of Pikachu's devastating attack was revealed…
An orange figure lays on the ground, breathing heavily, but still standing…
"It can't be!" Ash's eyes widen and he gapes like a Magikarp.
"I can't believe what I'm seeing! That devastating attack was tanked by Charizard who not only took it like a champ, but also the only setback is that it lost its Mega Evolution state!" The announcer was now on his feet, stepping closer to the glass panel to see better "Never in my years as announcer have I seen a Pokemon lose its Mega Evolved state and still stand!"
In the Champion's Booth…
"I'm out of words!" Sycamore eyes both Pokemon with admiration "Alain's Charizard must be the pinnacle of what a Charizard can be! And Ash Pikachu's surpassed all my expectations! Truly a magnificent battle full of surprises!"
"I'm not sure my Gardevoir could take all that electricity and still stand" Diantha comments, her palm on her heart "It's too much power…"
In the stands…
"I can't be…" Sawyer looks at both Pokemon, a sense of dread filling him "Pikachu can barely stand after that attack… and Charizard still stands…"
Clemont nods at that assessment "Maybe one or two more moves before one of them falls… It will be a battle of attrition…"
In the battlefield…
Ash stares in shock at the still standing Charizard… 'No one tanked Pikachu's 10.000.000 Volt Thunderbolt! How can this be!?' Ash wonders as he thinks on what to do. He turns to look at Pikachu who seems to be breathing harder than ever 'Pikachu won't last long as well…'
"That gave me a scare, Ash" Alain smiles at him, a certain glint on his eyes that conveyed something to Ash… "I feel the adrenaline of this battle… if fills me with joy! I can't even begin to tell you how disappointed I was at not battling Greninja"
Ash takes a step back, seeing that glint turning into something else… 'What's going on with Alain!?'
The man's smile turn tighter at that "But then your Pikachu turns out to be strong enough to stand up to my Charizard! I won't let you win Ash!" His smile turns into a determined frown "Charizard and I will stand at the end of this battle! Charizard use Dragon Claw!"
Charizard roars and flies to Pikachu, claw covered in green energy.
"Pikachu look out!"
Pikachu looks up and dodges the first slash, but then came the second and the third… It soon came to Charizard attacking and Pikachu dodging barely.
That it until one of the Dragon Claw got him and that sealed the deal.
"Get him now!" Alain screams at his partner, who reared for another strike "More Dragon Claw!"
Pikachu could do nothing as another Dragon Claw slammed into him, then another, then another "P-Pika!"
"Pikachu!" Ash's eyes were wide as he stared at his partner being tossed around like a ragdoll.
Soon Charizard threw to the sky and Pikachu rolled around in direction of the sky. Charizard waited patiently as Pikachu would eventually fall down and that is when it would end…
In Ash's pupils one could see Pikachu's figure going up… and gravity claiming him back… Ash couldn't stare anymore as he broke into a run towards Pikachu… "I won't let you get hurt anymore! Pikachu!"
"What is Trainer Ash doing running into the battlefield?!" The announcer shouts in shock at the young man's actions…
Through Ash's hands, in the distance, Pikachu fell. He could see his partner falling, but he was so far… 'Hear me out, Pikachu… this will stop now! I want to reach you bud… please!'
Just as he said those words the world turned to white and only they could be seen. Ash and Pikachu… Pikachu and Ash…
"Pikachu…" Ash stops his run and looks at Pikachu.
Pikachu meanwhile floated in the sky, probably thirty meters in the sky "Pi…"
"You did well Pikachu…" Ash smiles at his Pokemon, closing his eyes in thoughts like his Pokemon performance today "Alain is strong… stronger because of Arceus… I… Thanks buddy" A grin break out of Ash's face "I can't be prouder of you and all our teammates!"
"Pikachu!" Pikachu smiles and reaches out to his partner with his stubby arms "Pikapi…"
"Pikachu" Ash extends his left arms towards his partner "Maybe it's over… or maybe not… but we're going with a bang you hear me Pikachu?!" Ash's left hand closes in a fist "This is our battle… This is our story!"
As those words were declared to the universe, Ash's Z-Ring broke into pieces along his Pikashunium Z. The parts turned into golden dust that floated towards Pikachu, who glowed brightly as a cloak of sparks cover him…
The world goes back and Pikachu starts falling again, but more vitalized than ever "Pika!"
"My Z-Ring…." On Ash's face a smirk blooms, knowing what to do instinctively "My Z-Ring is the key to our future Pikachu!"
"What happened!? Is this another Z-Move or something!? Trainer's Ash ring broke into dust!"
"This is something stronger than a Z-Move!" Ash shouts out "Pikachu unleash the power of our bond!"
"Pika… Pika… Pikaaa! PIKA!" Pikachu is covered in electricity that shots to the sky and comes down onto Charizard… "PIKACHU!"
"What is this!? Charizard dodge it!" Alain waves his arm to the side in surprise at Pikachu's renewed vigour "Don't let it hit you!"
"Pikachu use Pika-Pika Thunder!" Ash shouts his voice dry as he punches the ground following the motion of Pikachu's move.
Charizard flies back to avoid the attack, but the multitude of thunders coming down for him suddenly swerves to the side and chases the Flame Pokemon, hunting it down.
"Charizard no!" Alain dives to the side as Charizard flies through the place he previously stood, thunders following it.
Charizard flew as fast as he could, but it was not enough and Pikachu's new move slams into him with such a force that dragged the Flame Pokemon through the walls of the battlefield.
The thunders veer to the sky, pushing Charizard along the way until they fall to the battlefield, this time driving him into an explosion-created crater…
The referee walks slowly to the crater and stares into it. As the dust clears, the referee gets a clear view of Charizard's unconscious and charred body.
"Charizard cannot continue! As that was Alain's last Pokemon, the battle goes to Ash Ketchum!"
Silence reigns in the stadium and no one stood to cheer… It was a shocking battle after all…
Soon, a clapping was heard… Ash turns to the stands and sees her, even if he couldn't really make out where she was, he knew it was her… Serena stood tall and clapped loudly for him. Soon she was followed by Bonnie, then Clemont and then like a snowball effect, everyone started cheering and clapping loudly.
The stadium was a cacophony of sounds that washed over Ash, but he was none the wiser as he walked to Pikachu who collapsed soon after the match was called on their favour.
He kneels by the Pokemon and hugs him tightly "You keep surprising me, Partner" He whispers in his ears "You're the best Pokemon out there, Pikachu"
"Chaa…" Pikachu nods against Ash's hug and drifts to sleep…
Ash looks to the sky and mutters "When you bring me back, please let Pikachu come with me…"
Alain breaks out of his stupor and recalls his Charizard "That Pikachu… is strong" He says out loud "I can't believe it… I focused so much on Mega Battles that I forgot the power a Pokemon can have without it…"
"The old school champions surpass us all without Mega Evolution, ya know" Ash grins as he approaches him, Pikachu held tight in his arms "Z-Moves though are a cheat just like Mega Evolution" Ash laughs out loud "That was a battle I'll never forget, Alain!"
"Neither do I, Ash" Alain smiles at the young man and shakes his hand in a sign of mutual respect. Alain then turns around and walks away "I still want to battle your Greninja… but your Pikachu made it to the top of the list of the Pokemon I want to battle again in the future as well, Ash!"
With that, Alain leaves the stadium, leaving Ash and Pikachu in the center of attention of the spectators of the Kalos League.
Soon Ash closes his eyes and feels the change of location "I'm back I guess…" He opens them and sighs in relief at not only seeing the void, but also at feeling Pikachu's weight on his arms "It was a fun battle, everyone… why are you so silent…?"
Kalos-Ash looks back and sees his Alolan counterpart "Good of you to join us… but we're kinda having a standoff with that Pokemon…"
Alola-Ash walks towards the other Ashes, but stops at seeing a white quadruped figure in front of them… "It can't be!?" Ash looks at the Pokemon in shock, then in happiness "Solgaleo!?" He runs to the Pokemon and hugs it, receiving lick for his problems "So good to see you!" He turns to the others Ashes and smiles "Don't worry, he's a friend!"
"I'm not worried about your damn Solgaleo" Darkrai mutters loud enough to be heard by everyone… he didn't mutter…
Alola-Ash notices that everyone is staring at something else… so he turns in that direction… and nearly wets his pants…
In front of them stood in all his glory, the creator of all Pokemon, Arceus, flanked by irate looking Pokemon like Yveltal, Dialga, Lunala and Rayquaza.
"So you finally decided to join us" Arceus looks at Alola-Ash who took a step back in fear. Solgaleo steps in front of his father figure and growls "Congratulations are in order I think…"
"A-Arceus" Alola-Ash stammers in shock "I-it reached here!?"
"Not long before the climax of your battle" The creator Pokemon admits "Now that you're all here, I think we need to have a talk about actions and consequences…"
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Oho! Surprise-Surprise!
If I shocked you with the finale of Kalos, please share this story haha.
So, many things happened here.
Incineroar battled with all he got, but it wasn't enough and was defeated.
Then Pikachu steps up and battles Mega Charizard to the point he can use 10.000.000 Volt Thunderbolt… bro what a tongue twister. In japan it's called Issenman Boruto, translated loosely into 1.000.000 Volts. Seems easier, idk. Some might say 'Two Z-Moves in one battle can't happen because Ash needed the Tapus for that. Well that's wrong because when Ash used… Pikachu's Z-Move for the first time, he used Solgaleo's Z-Move previously… no more than ten to fifteen minutes earlier. So that I gave Ash as long as a full battle to recharge is ENOUGH. Also… plot convenience…
BUT, it was not enough! Pikachu's Z-Move is enough to make Charizard lose Mega Evolution, but not enough to take it down! The concept is that a Pokemon uses the Mega Evo energy to stand after a powerful attack, but is left without it. Thinking in on Super Saiyan terms…
So Pikachu gets to experience a beating that only the power of friendship could protect him… which it did, because Ash's bond with him reacted with his Z-Ring and Z-Crystal, allowing him to stay strong and use his new move, Pika Papow, which I renamed as its Japanese version because of how ridicule it sounds. So Pikachu now knows Quick Attack, Iron Tail, Electroweb and Pika-Pika Thunder.
Neat huh? Or at least destroyed your expectations I think. Everyone thought it would end with a Z-Move, but that's not fun. I mean, everyone knows the finale, so why do that?
To end things, Ash and Pikachu return to the void to find that not only Solgaleo is there, but also Arceus and his league of evil!
Next chapter, no more secrets! All the cards on the table! Everything will be revealed! Then, down to the final arc of this story! The Sinnoh League!
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-KALOS LEAGUE-
ALOLA-ASH Vs ALAIN
Lycanroc (X) Vs Tyranitar (MEGA)
Rowlet Vs Tyranitar (MEGA – X)
Rowlet/Dartrix (F) Vs Metagross (MEGA)
Melmetal Vs Metagross (MEGA – X)
Melmetal (X) Vs Charizard
Naganadel Vs Unfezant (X)
Naganadel Vs Bisharp
Naganadel (X) Vs Weavile
Pikachu Vs Weavile (X)
Incineroar Vs Bisharp (X)
Incineroar (X) Vs Charizard (MEGA)
Pikachu Vs Charizard (MEGA – X)
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BEFORE I GET TO REVIEWS, BLIZZARDBLAZE174 pointed out to me a horrifying mistake I made last chapter, something I corrected, so thanks to him!
Now onto reviews!
Night of StarClan: I love this story. It's very well written and your wins and losses are well reasoned. Ash mentioned "buying time" in this chapter, so I'm guessing he's hoping to keep it up until he feels he can use another Z move? I don't think the anime ever really explained how long that recharging took but as opposed to when Kukui and Ash needed the Tapus help during their match, he used his Z move at the beginning here and it's been quite a while since then. It's been pretty much made canon that Pikachu's Gigavolt Havoc is ridiculously powerful for even Z-Move standards and if they go as far as "10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt"...well, it's already proven it can take out an Electric Type legendary Pokémon, even when in a clash with another Z-Move. Looking forward to wherever you're going to take this next.
ME: So, what do you think of what happened? I thought of ending it that way, but it was too obvious. So while the Z-Move was there, it wasn't the end of it. Thanks for your support, I appreciate it! :D
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Shazim62202116: I think the reason why ash didn't use Incineroar was because Incineroar already had the battle of its life and it would be pointless to use it after that battle and as the series is coming to a just made sense to give Lycanroc the win since he didn't get anyway in the Kukui.
ME: Yeah I get what you mean, but a taste of its power after evolving would've been great!
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Hall Gowrt: It is apparently, it's gonna be so hard for Kalos Ash with three flying types... give him Charizard at least! Is Sinnoh still left though...? So this means Ash has also defeated Kukui at the timing of this taking place, so what's left for Kalos Ash... fight against Alola Ash or what?
ME: Yep, Sinnoh is next… and it will be his hardest challenge… can I keep Charizard out of it?
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GUEST #1: Great chapter. I'm glad Incineroar took the booing like a champ and destroyed Bisharp. While I know Ash will beat Alain with Pikachu, but I kinda want him to best Alain when Incineroar since people were doubting him. Also, it and like certain challengers like Alain seem more evil or frustrating than usual (not that it's a bad thing since they're basically the antagonist). Anyways, keep up the good work!
ME: Incineroar is a champ, he can do whatever he wants. I would've liked to make Incineroar the final Pokemon, but from a plot standpoint I had to make Pikachu the final Pokemon. Onto Alain… he seemed to me a little unstable from time to time in the anime, dunno. Some expressions like the one at the end of ME IV gave me the chills…
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GUEST #2: YES INCINEROAR ACTION! I love this Pokémon's whole evolutionary line! I like how Incineroar is showing a little bit of his "heel" side in this story. Great stuff!
ME: I love Ash's Incineroar more than the evo line actually. It's such a compelling story that it has, the rivalry, its past, and its struggles. I truly believe its progress, so I love that! I'm more a Primarina man haha.
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GUEST #3: Love the book my dude. Can't wait for aloha
ME: Thanks! Err… this was Alola. Well more like this was Alola-Ash's turn. Alola doesn't need correction, so that's that.
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GUEST #4: When Ash's Infernape becomes tired or weak, Blaze will activate and in Anime Blast Torracat is active when Ash's Torracat absorbs the flames of Professor Kukui's Incineroar's Blast Burn and here also Ash's Incineroar activates Blast Incineroar when absorbing Alain Mega Charizard Blast Burn so Blaze is active if your Pokemon in a tired and weak state and the Blast is active when your fire Pokemon absorb Blast Burn or another powerful fire moves as strong as Blast Burn.
ME: That's the great question I have. Because Blast Torracat/Incineroar comes in the form of its bell flaring brightly. But in the battle Vs. Kukui, In Torracat it has two stages. I wonder if the second power up was actually Blaze, like I assume Kukui's Incineroar has. Thanks for the reply!
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XD: Another great chapter. In the part "We need to buy all the time we can" means Ash is waiting for Z-ring to charge to full power to use either Incineroar's Inferno Overdrive or Pikachu's 10 Million Volt Thunderbolt. I would like it to be the latter because the Pikashunium Z is used in special cases and League's final is one of them. When Ash wins the Kalos League, please allow him to receive the champion trophy.
ME: It is, and it stands true. But it doesn't pan out as everyone expected Haha… and no way in hell I'm giving him that trophy, it's his stigma!
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OC-Trainer-Gray: If we were to bring Naganadel's only ability Beast Boost into this, what would grow stronger? Speed or Special Attack?
ME: A good question. Taking in account game base stats, Naganadel has a 127 for sp. Atk while 121 in speed I think. It stands to reason that it would boost special attack, something that I ignored in the story actually. Might have explained the clash between Naganadel and Beat Up-Weavile/Bisharp/Charizard. In the anime though… Ash's Naganadel seems particularly fast. Fast enough to play in the leagues of Pikachu and Tapu Koko in terms of speed. So it depends on what
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That's all people! Hope you enjoyed this chapter!
ALSO, TOBIAS' TEAM HAS BEEN SELECTED FROM THE REVIEWS I GOT IN THE PAST! I WILL GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE WITH EACH CASE!
THE ENTRIES ARE CLOSED AS OF NOW!
LET'S SEE IF YOU GUESS HIS TEAM! I THINK NOT!
