Silver Conference Battle 1: Ash vs Macy
It was the day after the opening ceremonies, at the Athlete's Village Pokémon Center Ash and his friends were looking up the screen from yesterday. "Now the screen's showing just who'll be facing who in the semi-finals." Brock said.
"Well where's me?" Ash looked for his face.
It was Division H.
"There you are Ash, you're in Block H." Misty said as they saw Ash with a girl and Vincent.
"Whoa I'm facing Vincent right out of the gate?" Ash said surprised.
"The rules for each Block is a round robin tournament. A win is 3 points, a loss is 0 points, and a tie is one point for each. Whoever has the most points at the end moves onto the victory tournament." Brock explains.
"Jeez that's kinda alot to think about." Tomo said thinking back.
"Well if Ash wins both his matches it won't matter." Molly said.
"Not if I have anything to say about it." Vincent said walking up to him. "I've been waiting to battle you for a long time Ash."
"Well sorry to knock you out so early Vincent, but I'm not just gonna let you win so easily." Ash smirked.
Leaving the Pokémon Center, they all started talking about Ash's first battle.
"Okay for the first round you'll be facing off against Macy. So let's use this time to think of a strategy." Brock said.
"Yeah I gotta know just what kind of Pokémon she'll use against me." Ash said.
"Hey you!" Looking over they saw the girl Ash was facing. Speak of the devil. "You're Ash Ketchum right?"
"Uh yeah that's me." Ash turns to head to face her and the second she saw his scars she jumped back startled.
"Oh..uh n-nice to meet you. I'm uh..Macy." She stuttered. 'I thought there was a error on screen, I didn't think he actually had a scar!'
"So is there a reason you wanted to see me before our match tomorrow?" Ash asks.
Macy started shaking her head, trying to focus.
"Yeah the real battle starts before it even begins." She declared.
"You mean because you have to learn about your opponent?" Tomo asks.
"Exactly. I want to learn all I can about you and there is no better way than with a battle." Macy said.
"A battle huh, well Macy I never turn down a battle from anyone!" Ash grins.
"Now you're talking my language." Macy said feeling pumped up as was about to call her Vulpix to fight, but that's when Ash said.
"But we can't battle now."
"Huh?" Macy said confused.
"Battling outside an official league battle is against the rules and can lead to both of us getting disqualified." Ash explains.
Macy sweatdropped. "Oh..I-I didn't read about that part."
"Sorry, but if you want to battle Ash you'll have to wait until tomorrow." Misty said.
"Guess you're right." Macy sighs. "Sorry about that."
"No problem, but maybe next time read the guidebook." Ash chuckles.
When Macy saw Ash's smiling face she grew intrigued.
'I-I thought all scars make someone a scary person, but I think he just changed the whole perspective.'
..
Later that evening...
"Did you get all of the Pokémon I sent you Prof. Oak?" We see Ash talking with Prof. Oak on the P.C.
"Yep and I must say I'm impressed you were able to evolve so many of them in such a short period of time." Prof. Oak said.
"I guess I just gave them that final push." Ash chuckled.
"Speaking of push, every single one of your Pokémon here has been pushing themselves hoping you'll use them in the League battles." Prof. Oak said.
He shows them videos of all his old and new Pokémon around the corral, training themselves or sparring with the others.
He even saw Pikachu training with Ultima and Mei-Mei.
"Woah." That was all Ash could say.
"You'll certainly have a lot of choices for this one." Prof. Oak said. "Speaking of, have you figured out which Pokémon you'll use for your first battle?"
Ash shakes his head. "Not yet, I was gonna decide until I find out what kind of Pokémon my opponent uses."
"Well good luck Ash, your mother and I are all rooting for you." Prof. Oak said.
"Thanks Professor." Ash smiles as he hangs up.
"Hey Ash, you said you wanted to know just what kind of Pokémon Macy was gonna use right?" Brock asks coming over.
"Yeah what does she use?" Ash asks interested.
"Mostly Fire Types." Brock said showing a picture of a Vulpix, Slugma and a Quilava.
"Woah how'd you figure that out so fast?" Ash asks surprised.
Leading him to their rooms, Brock shows them data of Macy on their computer."You see. Every time a trainer submits the Pokémon their using in a battle, their record is scored up on here."
"Wow, so in that case. Riptide would probably be a wise choice." Ash said as he scrolled down to see Macy also had an Electabuzz on her team.
"Woah wasn't expecting an Electabuzz." Misty said surprised.
"I bet if you go in with a Water Type she'll use that to counter it." Tomo said.
"You know...it's been awhile but I bet Pazder would probably be a good choice." Brock suggests.
And it finally hits Ash. "You know what Brock, I think it's time to bring back some old faces." He grins.
..
After moments later...
..
Brock did some clicking on the computer. "Alright, all of your Pokémon has been entered and you're ready to go Ash."
"Yep I'm ready to win." Ash said confidently.
The next day, Ash and Macy faced off in the arena.
"Welcome to the B Stadium where the first Semi-final match of the H division is about to begin! The trainer making the first move will now be decided." The announcer said as the roulette spun and landed on red. "And the first move will be Macy from Mahogany Town with Ash from Pallet Town making the last."
"Alright Ash, time to turn up the heat! Go Slugma!" Macy said calling out her fire type as predicted.
"I knew she would choose Slugma, Shades I Choose you!" Ash said calling out his Wartortle.
"Wartortle!" He then puts on his familiar sunglasses.
"The battle will be Macy's Slugma against Ash's Wartortle!"
"Let the battle begin!"
"Slugma Flamethrower!" Macy said starting the battle off with a powerful flame attack.
"Knock it away with Water Gun!" Ash said as Shades blasted water gun as it easily dispels Flamethrower and right towards Slugma.
"Slugma, use Double Team!" Slugma avoids being hit by the water as it made copies of itself.
"Shades Rapid Spin!" Going into his shell Shades spun like a top whacking all of the copies away.
"Knock Wartortle off balance with Rock Slide!" Macy shouts. Slugma shouted as rocks started to rain.
As Shades spun towards the real Slugma multiple rocks hit his shell causing him to roll out of the way.
"Alright now Flamethrower!"
"Block it with Aqua Tail!" With a glowing tail Shades deflects Flamethrower before slamming his tail into Slugma. Slugma landed onto the ground as it shakes off the super effective attack.
"Slugma, come back!" Macy returned Slugma to its ball.
"Wartortle!" Shades grins.
"Way to go Shades, you're doing awesome." Ash said.
"Go Electabuzz!" Macy throws her electric type out.
"Electabuzz!"
"You thought all my Pokémon were fire types didn't you Ash?" Macy asks.
"Maybe, maybe not." Ash said smirking. "Shades return!" He recalled Shades.
"What's with the grin?" Macy asks confused as Ash pulled a new ball out.
"This is why, Pazder Go!" Ash throws out his Rhydon.
"A Rhydon?!" Macy gasps.
"Smart thinking Brock." Misty said.
"Since Pazder is a ground/rock type he's the perfect Pokémon to battle both fire and electric types." Molly said.
"Meaning Macy got caught in a trap." Tomo grins.
"You thought all my Pokémon were water types, didn't you Macy?" ash asks.
"Uh oh. Not good." Macy gulps.
"Pazder, use Drill Run!" Pazder's body spun around as he rushed at Electabuzz like a drill.
"Electabuzz use Light Screen!" Macy shouted.
Creating a barrier Electabuzz decreases the damage from the attack as Pazder rams into it.
"I may not can't use electric type moves, but that doesn't mean I'll lose, use Iron Tail!" She said again.
Electabuzz whacks Pazder with a glowing tail causing him to skid back.
"Pazder Stone Edge!"
Pazder's body glowed as stones circled around him and flew at Electabuzz. "Block it!" Macy said as Electabuzz puts his arms up as the stones pelts him more and more, pushing Electabuzz back.
"Electabuzz use Low Sweep!" Charging in Electabuzz drops down to kick Pazder in his legs.
"Pazder, use Earthquake!" Ash shouted. Pazder's slaps his tail onto the ground, causing the area to rumble.
"Toge Toge!" Togepi said trying to keep balance feeling the shockwaves from attack.
"I-It'll be OK." Misty stuttered trying to as well.
As Electabuzz fell to the ground, Pazder charged with Take Down and rammed it into the wall like a hockey player.
"Electabuzz!" Macy gasped.
"Ooh that had to hurt." Tomo cringed as Pazder steps back allowing Eleactabuzz to breathe.
Panting heavily Electabuzz glares at him.
While Pazder grunts silently, like it's saying "Want some more?"
"Buzz!" Electabuzz roars.
"Electabuzz Focus Punch!" Electabuzz's hand glowed with a white aura and goes to land onto Pazder.
"Pazder use Counter!" Ash said making Macy's eyes widened.
"What?! Electabuzz, stop!" But it was too late. Pazder's body glowed orange as he takes the super effective punch from Electabuzz. Pazder grins and Electabuzz's eyes widened in shock at him being still up. Pazder reeled in his fist and punches Electabuzz back with twice the power.
Electabuzz was sent crashing to the ground and groaning with swirly eyes.
"Electabuzz is unable to battle! Rhydon is the winner!" The ref announces.
"And the first Pokémon to be knocked out is Macy's Electabuzz, bringing her down to two Pokémon!" The announcer said.
"Sweet now with her electric type taken down Ash can use his water Pokémon." Misty said.
"Good job hanging in there Pazder." Ash said to his rock type as Pazder flashes him a smile.
From the stands, Silver was watching Ash and Pazder while holding an orange item in his hand.
Macy returns Electabuzz. "Good job Electabuzz, get a good rest." She said looking at him. "I can't believe Ash outsmarted me."
"Alright Macy what's your next move?" Ash smirks causing a faint blush to appear on her face.
"U-um right." She said with a stutter before pulling out a new Pokéball. "I better make this smart, Quilava come on out!"
"Quilava!" The middle stage of Cyndaquil appeared on the field.
"Macy's 2nd Pokémon is Quilava, but Rhydon is a Rock and Ground Pokémon, putting Macy in a tight spot."
'Hmm I wonder what she could be thinking?' Ash thought. "Pazder Stone Edge!"
"Quilava Flame Wheel!" Surrounding itself with flames Quilava dodges the stones and rams into Pazder.
But Pazder barely felt himself being burned, since it wasn't very effective.
"Not gonna work. Pazder use Drill Run!" Pazder spun like a drill machine and crashes into Quilava.
"Now Take Down!"
"Quilava, Extrasensory!" Quilava blasts Pazder with Psychic waves surprising everyone.
"Extrasensory?!" Ash gasped. Didn't see that coming!
"Now Rollout!" Rolling into a ball Quilava rams into Pazder at full speed.
"Quilava knows psychic moves?" Tomo asks shocked.
"She must've really trained it hard to learn that move." Brock said.
"Is Ash gonna be in trouble?" Molly asks Misty worried.
"Don't worry Molly, Ash can handle this." Misty said.
"You alright Pazder?" Ash asks. Pazder growls saying he can still keep going. "Alright use Earthquake!" Ash said. Pazder's tail slaps onto the ground as the ground shook again. Feeling the super effective attack Quilava falls to the ground in pain.
"Quilava hang in there!" Macy said.
"Now Surf!" Ash said as Rhydon slams his foot into the ground and a giant tidal wave appeared.
"Unbelievable! A rock type actually learning a water type attack?!" The announcer says.
"Quilava use Flamethower on the ground!" Blasting the ground Quilava shoots itself over the wave and blasts Rhydon knocking him into his own water attack.
What the?!" Ash gasped. "Pazder!"
When the water washes away Pazder was groaning on the ground with swirly eyes.
"Rhydon is unable to battle! Quilava wins!"
"Unbelievable! Quilava turned Rhydon's own attack against him and pulled out a win!"
"Yeah, way to go Quilava!" Macy cheered.
"Quilava! Quilava!" He cheered as well.
"Pazder return." Ash said calling him back. "You were awesome, they just surprised us."
On screen Pazder's image was dimmed just like Electabuzz.
"Go Crush!" Ash said calling out his Crab Pokémon.
"And Ash's 3rd Pokémon is the king of crabs, Kingler!"
Crush took the final spot of Ash's side.
"It's gonna take more than a Water Type to stop us. Quilava Flamethrower!"
Quilava breathes out flames from his mouth. "Crush use Harden!" Ash shouted as Kingler boosted his defense, taking the flames, though it barley did anything. "Now use Water Gun!"
Firing a stream of water it smashes into Quilava causing it skid back.
"Quilava use Extrasensory!" Macy shouted as Quilava blasted psychic moves again.
"Not this time Macy, Crush use Dig!" Ash said and Crush quickly digged underground.
"What?" Macy gasps as Crush burst out of the hole above Quilava.
"Now Crabhammer!" Crush raised his glowing claw and brings it down. "Quilava, dodge it quick!" Macy said panicking.
Quilava leaps out of the way at the last second as Crush makes a giant dent in the ground.
Macy sighed relieved. "We can't get to close too that thing. Quilava use Swift!"
Firing multiple stars they flew towards Kingler.
"Crush use Bubblebeam!" Ash said as the bubbles canceled out the Swift.
Making a small explosion. "Now Quilava, Flamethrower!"
From the smoke Quilava leaps towards Crush about to attack.
"Now!" Ash said as Crush grabs Quilava with his giant claw and slams him to the ground.
"Quilava!" Macy gasped.
"Now use Hyper Beam!" Ash said as the claw that had Quilava in opened up to reveal a glowing orange energy forming.
Blasting Quilava from close range a powerful explosion went off.
When the smoke cleared up, Quilava was on the floor in front of Crush with swirls in his eyes.
"Quilava is unable to battle, Kingler wins!" The ref said.
"And with an amazing strategy Ash has brought Macy down to just one Pokémon!"
As Quilava's light went out all that was left was Slugma.
Seeing how she was thrown into a corner, Macy felt as though she had no chance of winning this battle.
'No I can't let it end like this. I've come so far...but Ash has already taken down my best Pokémon.' She thought shaking her head.
"Hey Macy!" She heard Ash call out to her.
"Huh?" She said looking up.
"You can't honestly be thinking of giving up now are you? A real trainer never gives up as long they have at least one Pokémon that can battle." Ash said.
He was right. Even if she has one Pokémon left, she'll know the outcome..however..
A fire appeared in Macy's eyes as she tightened her fist. "No! I refuse to lose! I'm gonna win this battle no matter what! Go Slugma!" She called out the lava slug Pokémon.
Ash grinned. "That's what I like to see."
"Slugma Double Team!" Macy said as Slugma made multiple copies surrounding Crush.
"Crush use Bubblebeam around yourself!" Ash said as Crush fired multicolor bubbles around to get rid of every copy.
"Now Body Slam!" Jumping down Slugma slams his body down on top of Crush pinning him to the ground.
Crush exclaimed and tried to use Crabhammer on Slugma to knock it off him.
"Don't let him move! Use Lava Plume!" From his body Lava powers down from Slugma onto Crush.
"KOOKIE!"
"Crush!" Ash gasps when he finally shook Slugma off.
"We're not going down without a fight. Our flame's are not going out so easily!" Macy declares as Slugma roars in agreement causing his body to glow shocking everyone.
Slugma' s body increased and a round shake appeared on its back and fired appeared onto it. When the light exploded we see a red limbless, snail-like Pokémon consist. Its's back has a gray, spherical shell composed of hardened, but brittle magma, forming irregular lumps and plates. A streak of fire leaks from the side of its shell. "Magcargo!"
"Well look at this! Macy's Slugma evolved into a Magcargo!"
Ash quickly takes his PokéDex out.
"Magcargo, the Lava Pokémon. Magcargo lives primarily in volcanic regions and occasionally emits the lava from its back that circles its body."
"Whoa. Macy's Slugma responded to her feelings and evolved to help." Brock said.
"Macargo Rock Throw!"
Magcargo made rocks appear and he throws them at Crush.
"Crush Crabhammer and knock the rocks away!"
Crush's claw glowed and he brushes off each of the rocks coming right at him. "Now Water Gun!"
"Macargo Withdraw!" Going into his shell Macargo raises his defense taking the attack head on.
"Now use Shell Smash!" Macy said.
Glowing bright Macargo's defense went down as his attack and speed increased greatly.
"Crush use Mud Shot!" Ash said as Crush fired mud balls at him.
"Macargo Flame Burst!" Macargo creates a giant fireball which blasts through Mud Shot and smashes into Crush.
And because of Shell Smash, it looked pretty poweful.
When the smoke cleared Crush was on the ground with swirly eyes.
"Kingler is unable to battle! Macargo wins!" The ref said.
"With her Magcargo's fiery passion, Macy finally brings Ash down to his last Pokémon!"
Crush's image dimmed out, leaving only Shades on Ash's side.
Ash calls back Crush and smiles. "Not bad Macy."
"You actually gotten my spirit back up Ash, and now prepare to get burned!" Macy declared grinning.
"Now it's gonna be even more meaningful when I win. Let's go Shades!" Ash said calling out his last Pokémon.
"And just like that the first battle has resumed, only this time it's for all the marbles!"
"Battle Begin!"
"Macargo Flamethrower!"
"Shades Water Gun!"
Both opposite types both blasted streams of their signature attacks at each other.
When the clashed an explosion went off.
"Macargo Rock Throw!"
"Dodge and use Aqua Tail!"
As Magcargo throws rocks up at Shades, he knocks them away by a swish of his water filled tail and towards Magcargo.
"Dodge it!" Macy said.
Going into his shell Macargo rolls out of the way just in time rolling behind Shades.
"Now Lava Plume!"
Macargo roars as he unleashes lava at Shades.
"Shades use your tail to jump!" Using his tail as a spring Shades jumps over the lava.
"Say what?" Macy asks.
"Now try this Macy, Shades use Aura Sphere!" Ash said. From his hands, a blue sphere of energy appeared and launches from above.
"Macargo Withdraw!" Macargo goes into his shell but the sphere smashes into him sending him spinning around.
"Magcargo!" Magcargo exclaimed trying to stop, but was out of control.
"Now Skull Bash!" As Macargo popped out of his shell to regain composure Shades rammed into him.
Magcargo groans falling over. "Magcargo, don't give in!" Macy shouted, encouraging her Pokémon to keep fighting.
Macargo picks itself up and glares.
"Let's finish this! Flame Burst!"
"Shades Hydro Pump!"
As Magcargo shoots a fireball out of his mouth, Shades goes into his shell and spun while spraying huge water streams.
Flame Burst smashes into Shades who was spinning trying to push through it. "Come on Macargo push him into the wall!"
"Keep going Shades, you can do it!" Ash yelled.
At first it seemed like Flame Burst was winning as it started to push Shades backwards.
"Shades don't give up!" Ash said as Shades let out a roar of determination and his water exploded out of his shell and pushed completely through the Flame Burst.
Magcargo's eyes widened as he was blasted by the large water stream and sent flying into the wall on Macy's side.
"Macargo!" Macy gasps as Macargo groans with swirly eyes.
"Magcargo is unable to battle! Wartortle wins! The winner of the match is Ash Ketchum!"
The screen now showed Ash's face full with the words "WINNER" under it.
"It's over folks! The trainer moving on in The next round of the H-Division is Ash of Pallet Town!" The announcer said as the crowd cheered.
"Yes we won!" Ash cheered winning his first battle.
"Wartortle!" Shades jumps at his victory as he did, his whole body began to glow, surprising Ash.
Everyone gasped as Shades grew in size and two cannons appeared on his back.
"Blastoise!" Shades declared.
"Shades..you evolved!" Ash smiles seeing he now had his own Blastoise.
"Way to go you two!" Brock said as they came over.
"Yeah two evolutions in one battle, now that was something you don't see everyday." Misty agreed.
Shades pulled his old pair of sunglasses out and puts them on his face. "Blastoise?"
"Still look awesome as always Shades." Ash smiles.
"Hey Ash." Looking over he saw Macy coming over. "Thanks for a great battle and for helping me to get my Slugma to evolve. I haven't been that fired up for awhile."
"Well Macy you gave us quite the challenge too. I know Shades really had a tough time." Ash said as Shade's nods in agreement.
"Well I'm not out in this tournament yet, so just you wait." Macy said. "I'll be back in this thing by my next battle before you know it."
"Well good luck to you Macy." Ash said smiling again, making Macy's face flush again.
Ash was about to walk out when suddenly Shades grabs him and puts him on his shoulder.
"Blastoise." He flashed a grin.
"Aw what the heck we won." Ash said as he and Shades walked out feeling like a million bucks.
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That night, Ash was giving Shades, Pazder and Crush their victory meal for helping him through the first round.
"That was pretty impressive." Ash turns to see Silver walking over.
"Oh hey Silver, did you win your first match?" Ash asks.
"Of course I did. I even had time to watch your battle." Silver said.
"So what you think?" Ash asks.
"You might have been able to win quicker if your Rhydon had evolved." Silver said surprising him.
"Oh yeah, well about that I thought about doing that sometime back then. It didn't really cross me until now." Ash said.
Silver reaches into his pocket and pulls out the orange object. "You got one of these?"
"A Protector? Yeah I do." Ash nods.
Opening his backpack, Ash pulls out the same item we gotten back in Stone Town.
"If you give it to your Rhydon it'll evolve during trade." Silver said.
"Why are you telling me this?" Ash asks.
"As it would be I have a Pokémon that evolves during trade so I need someone I know will give my Pokémon back to me after I trade." Silver said
"I see." Ash said and looks to Pazder. "Hey Pazder." His Rhydon looked up. "Ever thought about evolving?"
Pazder looks at himself and nods interested in getting stronger.
Ash then handed him the Protector and Ash returns him.
Walking to the trade machine Ash puts Pazder in one and Silver puts one on the other side.
"Alright now switch back." Silver said pulling the switch and their Pokémon were given back to them.
They both open their Pokéballs to reveal a Gengar and a large stone like Pokémon that resembled Rhydon.
"Gengar!"
"Rhyperior!"
Ash's eyes widened. "Woah Pazder, you look..incredible!" He gasps taking his PokéDex out.
"Rhyperior, The Drill Pokémon and the evolved form of Rhydon. Rhyperior can insert rocks and boulders into its arms through the holes in its hands and then fire them like bullets, as seen with its former signature move, Rock Wrecker."
"Think of this as thanks for helping me back at the Lake of Rage." Silver said walking away.
Ash looks to his retreat and smiled. He then felt Pazder pats his shoulder.
"Come on Pazder let's go show you to the others." Ash said as they walked away as the first day of the League has come to an end.
Silver Conference Battle 2: Ash Vs Vincent
Yesterday was the beginning of the semifinal line-up of the Johto League and Ash had to face Vincent and Macy in order to advance.
Macy tried to fake out Ash by using an Electabuzz against his water type Pokémon instead of her fire types, but with Brock's help, Ash managed to break through her plan with Pazder, Shades and Crush with two later evolving, Ash was the one to gain the advantage and earns himself 3 Victory points.
So right now, we find Ash with his friends up in the stands watching their friends in their battles.
"I can't wait to see Vincent battle against Macy." Marina said.
"Yeah it should be interesting to see how much stronger he's gotten." Ash said as Macy entered the arena.
"Hey where is Vincent?" Molly asks.
"Uh I found him." Misty said pointing towards one of the cameramen.
Vincent was up there with a cape around his back. "The Valiant Vincent has arrived!"
"What..is he doing?" Tomo sweatdropped.
"And what's with the cape?" Ash sweatdropped.
"I don't know, but it looks like he's ready to showboat then battle." Brock sweatdrops.
"Actually I think that the cape might be my fault." Marina sighs. "I saw an article about Lance and said how cool he looked in his cape and I guess Vincent thought he should try it too."
"Well that explains it all." Everyone said with deadpan looks.
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Soon the battle began and both sides were battling hard for this win.
"Alright folks Vincent's Golduck and Quagsire along with Macy's Macargo and Starmie gave us an amazing battle but both sides are now down to their last Pokemon in which Quilava will face Poliwhirl.
"Let's end this with one attack, Quilava Flamethrower!" Macy shouted.
"Oh no you don't, Poliwhirl use Hydr-AH!" Vincent was about to call an attack but he tripped over his cape and fell face first into the floor.
"Poli?" Poliwhirl turns around and while he was distracted Quilava blasted him sending him smashing into the wall.
"Uh oh looks like Poliwhirl is still worn out from Starmie's Thunderbolt."
Poliwhirl falls to the ground with "X's" in its eyes.
"Poliwhirl is unable to battle, Quilava wins! The winner of the match is Macy from Mahogany Town!"
"That was...embarrassing." Molly cringed.
"Mime Mime." Mime Jr nods.
"Sorry about that guys." Marina shook her head.
"I know one thing for sure. He better not wear a cape against Ash if he wants stay in the tournament." Tomo said as they all nodded in agreement.
Back at the Athlete's Village..
They entered the Pokémon Center.
"Macy had to win that battle so she could stay in the tournament, now she's tied with Ash at 3 points. As long as you get at least a tie you'll be able to advance to the next round." Brock said.
"But what happens if Ash loses?" Molly asks.
"Yeah if he does then it'll be a 3 way tie between him, Macy and Vincent." Misty said.
"If that happens they'll need to have one more Round Robin." Brock said.
"Well I got to make sure neither of those happen." Ash said and they heard a familiar voice.
"I'm sure you'll do fine in your next match." Looking over he sees Vincent talking with Prof. Elm on the P.C.
"Hey Vincent, hey Prof. Elm." Ash said.
"Oh hey guys. If you're gonna laugh go ahead and do it." Vincent frowns.
"What? We weren't gonna laugh at you." Misty said.
"What why not? I made myself look like a dang idiot." Vincent faceplamed.
"Because we're your friends, and friends don't mock you when you're down." Ash said.
"And to be fair it was kinda my fault for showing you that article." Marina admits.
"Well I can't get mad you Marina." He said shaking it off. "I've learned my lesson, from now on it's Serious Vincent, and no more showing off."
"That's what I like to hear Vincent, and by the way Ash I saw your battle yesterday, good job and congratulations on your new Blastoise." Prof. Elm said.
"Thanks Prof. Elm." Ash said.
"I was just talking to Vincent and was telling him his Meganium is all set and ready to battle." Prof. Elm said.
"So your Chikorita's a Meganium now Vincent, not bad. But why didn't you use in the battle?" Ash asks.
"Good question, I thought it'd be smart and use it in the final round of the tournament, but boy was I dead wrong." Vincent hanged his head in shame.
"Yeah not the smartest move." Tomo admits.
"After today I bet you really want to beat Ash now." Misty said.
Vincent got back up on his feet. "Heck yeah I do!" He points to Ash. "Finally I get to battle you ever since we first meet Ash, so you better get ready cuz I'm ready to win this time!"
"That's my line." Ash smirks.
"Oh hey Ash, while I got you on the line, I recently gotten in touch with Ranger Mason." Prof. Elm said getting his attention. "She said Larvitar is living happily with his mother ontop of Mt. Silver."
"Well that's good to hear." Ash smiled.
"She also said to take extra if the stone you received." Prof. Elm said.
"I will." Ash nods.
"What stone is she talking about? Is it like an evolution stone?" Vincent asks.
"Oh well, it's uh something like that." Ash nodded. Telling half the truth.
"Well if you'll excuse me I better get to some training. Don't want to trip and mess up." Vincent said standing up.
"You might want to throw out that cape too." Ash adds.
"Ah..yeah thanks." Vincent laughs nervously.
He was about to throw his cape out but at the last second he decided to keep it.
(*ahem* Legend of Thunder *ahem*)
That night, Ash was going over what Pokémon he wanted to use for his battle against Vincent and was currently looking up wherever data he could find on him.
"Well what do you know, he's using Meganium, Azumarill and..woah his Magnemite evolved too." Ash said seeing the shiny Magneton.
"A Water type, an Electric type and a Grass type? That's a really balanced team." Brock said.
"Just how are you gonna play this one Ash?" Misty asks.
Ash sit to think back. "Let's see..the last time I saw Vincent battle was back in the Goldenrod Gym. So I don't know what to expect from him."
"You could use Yuki or Ebon against his Meganium." Molly suggested.
"But even so what are you going to use against Azumarill and Magneton?" Tomo asks.
Ash paused to think trying to figure a Pokémon he had that could handle them. "Wait a minute. I know one, and it's someone I bet would love to battle." Ash grins.
The others wondered what was he planning as Ash started to type away. "And when I'm done, I better go give Prof. Oak a call and fast."
Running out of the room Ash made his way to the phones.
"Which Pokémon do you think he means?" Misty asks.
They just shrugged. Guess they'll have to wait until tomorrow.
The very next day...
The final match of the "H" block was happening and at the Silver Stadium, Ash and Vincent were looking at the roulette to see who was going first.
The wheel spun before landing on Vincent.
"Alright Azumarill I choose you!" Vincent said calling out his water type.
"Azumarill huh? Tinker I choose you!" Ash said calling out his Clefable surprising everyone.
"A Clefable?" Vincent said surprised Ash had one on him.
"Woah he's using Tinker?" Misty gasped.
"It's been a long time since Ash used her." Brock said.
"The first round will be Vincent using his Azumarill agaisnt Ash with his Clefable." The announcer said.
"Let the battle..Begin!" The ref said.
"Azumarill Water Gun!" Vincent said firing the first move.
"Use Minimize Tinker!" Ash said. Tinker glows a pinkishcolor and shrinks down to a miniscule size and evades the water.
"Now Double Slap!" Growing to normal size Tinker slaps Azumarill across the face multiple times.
"Use Iron Tail!" Vincent shouted. Stepping back to recover, Azumarill's tail turned into metal and runs to Tinker to attack.
"Hop out of Azumarill's moves!" Ash said. Tinker hopped onto Azumarill's head to dodge, but Azumarill kept following her to land a blow. Tinker jumped time after time. "Now use Magical Leaf!"
Tinker's claws glowed green as multicolor leaves appeared around her and they hit into Azumarill, knocking it back at a close range.
"Azumarill use Rollout!" Spinning into a ball she rams into Tinker sending her tumbling backwards.
"Use Mega Kick!" As she stumbled back, Tinker lifts her leg up and kicked the rolling water type.
Like they were playing a game of soccer Azumarill was sent flying into the air.
"Azumarill Water Pulse!" Unrolling itself Azumarill throws a sphere of water at Tinker.
"Use Bide!" Ash said. Tinker braced herself for the attack, as she takes it head on.
"Move in quick with Iron Tail!" Vincent said seeing a chance.
Flying in towards her, Azumarill smashes its metallic tail onto Tinker, making it super effective, but she glowed to take it in.
"And Azumarill lands one powerful attack after another! How much more of this can Clefable take?!"
'Almost there..come on Tinker you can take it.' Ash thought.
"Azumarill let's use one more Iron Tail!" As Azumarill swings her tail it slams into Tinker causing her to flinch in pain when Tinker's eyes widen in determination.
"Fable!" Tinker yells blasting Azumarill with a powerful glowing beam.
"Azuuu!" Azumarill shouted enveloped into the attack.
"Whoa mama! After all those attacks Clefable unleashes a devastating Bide! How will Vincent and Azumarill fight back?!"
"Azumarill are you alright?!" Vincent said. Azumarill had dirt and bruises on its body, but growls getting back onto its feet.
"Azumarill!"
"Alright, use Hydro Pump!" Vincent said.
"Tinker dodge and use Metronome!" Jumping backwards Tinker dodges the attack before moving her fingers back and forth.
"Clefable is going to use its Metronome attack, meaning any kind of Pokémon attack can come out to be thrown at Azumarill!"
Everyone held their breath wondering what it could be when Tinker's fingers stop and suddenly a powerful Flash Cannon was released.
"Dodge it quick!" Vincent said.
Azumarill jumps out of the way as Flash Cannon created a giant dent in the wall.
Vincent sighed relieved. "That could've ended us."
"Use Magical Leaf!" He suddenly hear Ash said. And Tinker lets her multicolor leaves fly and hit Azumarill nonstop. "Never take your eyes off your opponent! First rule of battling!" Ash said
Azumarill falls to the ground with swirls in its eyes.
"Azumarill is unable to battle, Clefable wins!" The referee said.
"Aw dangit! I messed up again." Vincent groans.
"Vincent's Azumarill is down, making his total of Pokémon down to 2!"
"Come on Vincent. Concentrate, you're tougher than this." Ash calls out.
Vincent returns Azumarill. "He's right." He grunts smacking his head. "Come on Vince, be serious!"
Taking a deep breath, Vincent quickly pulls his 2nd Pokéball out and throws out. "Magneton, let's go!"
Out came his Shiny and evolved Magneton.
"And Vincent's 2nd Pokémon is a Magneton of a different color! What powers will this Pokémon have?"
"You want to keep going Tinker?" Ash asks.
Nov 5, 2019 "Clefa." She nodded and got ready for the match.
"Let the 2nd round begin!" The referee said.
"Mageton, Thunderbolt!" Magneton fired an electric blast from its magnets.
"Tinker, use Magical Leaf!" Ash said as Tinker fired leaves again as they counter Thunderbolt.
"Use Electro Ball!" Generating a ball of electricity Magneton fires it smashing into Tinker knocking her backwards.
"Now use Metal Sound!" Vincent said as Magneton releases soundwaves from its body.
Tinker screams in pain as she held her ears as her defense went down.
"Tinker use Focus Blast!" Tinker growls forming a blue sphere in her hands before throwing it at Magneton.
"Dodge it, then use Thunder Wave!" Vincent said as Magneton flies over the sphere. Releasing static electricity Magneton traps Tinker paralyzing her. "Now Tri Attack!" Creating the triple attack of electricity, fire and ice Magneton fires it.
"Tinker get out the way!" Ash said, but she couldn't move. The Tri Attacks nails her right in the face, knocking the Clefable into the wall. "Tinker!"
"Clefable.." She slumps with swirls in her eyes.
"Clefable is unable to battle, Magneton wins!"
"What a comeback! Vincent and his Magneton took down Clefable in no time flat!"
"Wow compared to when it defeated Whitney when it was just a Magnemite it's gotten much stronger." Misty said.
"Which means abit of trouble for Ash to handle." Tomo said.
Ash returned Tinker. "Get some rest girl, and nice job battling." He turns to Vincent. "About time you got serious."
"I'm gonna win Ash. You're gonna regret giving me that pep talk." Vincent said.
Ash pulls his 2nd Pokéball out. "We'll just see about that, Diamond I Choose you!"
Out came his ferocious Steelix, who cried out with a roar.
"And Ash's Second Pokémon is a Steelix! Ketchum must be hoping to use Steelix's high defense to fight off Magneton's attacks!"
"Going for type advantage Ash?" Vincent asks.
"Never hurts to use it." Ash shrugs.
"Magneton use Magneto Bomb!" Vincent said as Magnteton fired multiple metal balls at Diamond.
"Use Dragon Breath!" Diamond fires fires a blue beam from her mouth and it destroys the bombs, making them explode before it flew towards Magneton.
"Magneton dodge and use Tri Attack!" Flying out of the way Magnteon fires his triangle attack hitting Diamond.
The fire attacks was what really got Diamond, as she shakes it off. "Use Stone Edge!" Diamond's body glowed and stones fly out towards Magneton.
"Use Thunderbolt!" Vincent said.
Magneton fires a powerful bolt of electricity which collided with Stone Edge creating a powerful explosion, but when the smoke cleared in Diamond's place was nothing but a giant hole in the ground.
"Uh-oh did Steelix went underground?!" Vincent said as Magneton tried searching for her.
Suddenly bursting out of the ground Diamond rams into Magneton sending it flying into the air.
"Magneton!" It cried in its mechanical voice.
"And Steelix delivers a devastating underground attack! Using that earlier explosion as a means of cover Steelix used it to its advantage!"
"Diamond, use Fire Fang!" Ash said.
"Stop it with Metal Sound, quick!" Vincent said. Magneton releases powerful soundwaves stopping Diamond in her tracks. Diamond exclaims shaking her head from the sound.
"Hurry and use Tri Attack!" Magneton fired the elemental triangle again at her, knocking her back.
"Diamond counter with Dragonbreath!" Diamond fires a blue beam from her mouth, that hits Magneton dead in the face.
"Magneton Gyro Ball!"
"Steelix batter up! Use Iron Tail!" Ash said as he used one of Casey's tactics and Diamond whacks Magneton like it was a baseball.
"Hey isn't that from Casey?" Molly said surprised.
"Well what do you know, he did followed her training techniques." Brock laughs.
Little did they know Casey and Meganium were watching Ash's battle on TV.
"Yes! Way to go Ash!" Casey cheered.
"Mega!" Her Meganium done so too.
Back in the arena Magneton was struggling to get up.
"After being used like a baseball, Magneton looks as though it could be out at any time!"
"Magneton you gotta fight back! Put everything into this one last Tri Attack!"
Magneton nodded and puts all of its energy into forming a giant and poweful Tri Attack.
"Diamond Flash Cannon!" Ash said as Diamond charges up a powerful glowing beam. It took awhile before finally both Pokémon finally powered up and their trainers shouted simultaneously, "FIRE!"
Both Pokémon launched their attacks which collide creating powerful shockwaves that sent them both flying backwards.
"Talk about a mighty explosion! This could be the end for either Pokémon!" The announcer said.
When the smoke cleared Diamond was panting heavily while Magneton was laying in a crater with swirly eyes.
"Magneton is unable to battle! Steelix Wins!" The ref announces.
"Even with all of that effort, the one to fall next is Magneton!" The announcer said as Vincent was down to his last Pokémon.
"Alright, I can't leave any of this to chance. I need to win this. Go Meganium!" Vincent said calling out his best Pokemon.
"Vincent's final Pokémon is Meganium, but just like Magneton, it still gives Ash the advantage!" The announcer said.
"Diamond looks exhausted." Misty pointed out.
"Yeah that last attack really drained her." Tomo said.
Ash said, "Diamond, want to take a break?"
Diamond nods slightly saying she needed a break.
"Get some rest." Ash said taking out his Pokéball.
"Now what's Ash gonna use?" Marina asks.
"I don't know, but he better makes this last one count." Brock said.
Pulling out his last Pokéball, Ash said, "It's all up to you." He throws it. "Go, Yuki!" Out on the field was Ash's Alolan Ninetales, surprising everyone.
"And Ash's last Pokemon is a Ninetales, but wait what is with that color?!"
"Nine!" Yuki yipped when all of a sudden it started to become cold. Meganium and Vincent shivered.
"H-hey why's it cold all of a sudden?" He asks.
"Allow me to show you. Yuki Ice Beam!" Ash said as Yuki fires a blue beam at Meganium.
"Ice Beam?!" Vincent gasped. "Meganium, dodge it quick!"
"Meganium!" Meganium jumps over the icy blast quickly.
"Woah nelly, a Ninetales that can use Ice Beam?! Looks like Ketchum picked no ordinary Pokémon!" The announcer said.
"A Ninetales that's an ice type? Where does he find these things? Meganium Magical Leaf!"
Meganium shoots out multicolor leaves from its neck flower.
"Cancel it with Aurora Beam!" Yuki blasted a multicolor icy blast.
"Now Vine Whip!" Firing two vines Meganium grabs Yuki by her front legs and throws her across the arena.
"Get back up Yuki!" Ash said. Yuki promises to get back at Meganium as she hissed. "Use Feint Attack!"
Charging forward, Yuki at first moves left but when Meganium follows she feints right and rams into Meganium.
"Grab Ninetales with Vine Whip!" Vincent said.
Yuki tries to jump backwards but Meganium stops her.
"Oh no you don't! Use Dazzling Gleam!" Yuki releases multiple glowing beams knocking Meganium backwards and freeing her.
"Now use Aurora Beam again!" Ash said as Yuki fired the multicolor cool blast, nailing Meganium.
"Are you alright Meganium?" Vincent asks as Meganoium tried shaking it off.
"Man Yuki's starting to get the hang of being in battles." Tomo said.
"It's because of all that training she's done with Ash and his other Pokémon." Misty said.
"I never seen a Ninetales like that before, it's beautiful." Marina said with stars in her eyes.
"Meganium Energy Ball!" Creating a green ball of energy Meganium fires it at Yuki.
"Double Team to dodge!" Ash said. Yuki created clones of herself as the energy ball went through the fake.
"Use Petal Bliazzard!" Creating a storm of cherry blossoms they flew at all the copies making them disappear.
Until some hits the real Yuki. "Nine.."
"Nice try Ash, but I know that trick like the back of my hand." Vincent smirks.
"Oh really?" Ash smirked back. "Well try this for size, Yuki use Blizzard on the field!"
Yuki roars as she created a powerful snowstorm which turned the entire arena into an ice tried standing up, but he started to slip on the ice.
"Unbelievable! With one move Ash has turned the entire field to his advantage!"
"Now Tackle!" Ash said, Yuki charges and crashes into Meganium.
"Meganium you gotta stand up!" Vincent said as Meganium struggled to stand up on the ice.
But the ice was really slippery.
"I know it's risky but it's my only hope! Meganium Solar Beam!"
"Mega!" Meganium shouts as he started storing sunlight into his glowing flower.
"Yuki Ice Beam!" Ash said as Yuki charged up her attack and at the same time both beams collide and these two attacks struggle to push each other back.
Both trainers glare as they tense up to see which is more powerful.
"Come on Meganium! Push it back!" Vincent yells.
"Don't give in Yuki!" Ash yells.
Both Pokémon cried out as they release more and more power in their moves.
Both beams push back and forth neither one wanting to give up but in the end Yuki wanted it more and pushed through Solarbeam landing a direct hit.
"Meganium!" Vincent gasped as he blocked his vision from the icy explosion.
When the smoke finally cleared up, we find Meganium on the icy ground with swirls in his eyes. "Ganium.." He groans.
"Meganium is unable to battle, Ninetales wins! The match goes to Ash of Pallet Town!" The referee said.
"And he's done it! Ash Ketchum has a total of 6 victory points, which means he's going to the top 16!" The announcer said as the audience cheered.
Vincent hung his head in shame until he heard footsteps. Looking up he saw Ash and Yuki walking up to him.
"That was an awesome battle Vincent, you were tough." Ash said.
"Yeah..well I guess you're the better one here Ash." Vincent admits.
"Well you were not an easy oppoenent." Ash admits.
"Well then all I can say is you better keep winning because if you lose in the Top 16 I won't let you live that down." Vincent smirks.
"Deal." Ash said as they shook hands.
Everyone cheered at their great sportsmanship. With the "H" Block now finished, Ash was now moving on towards the Victory Tournament.
Back at the Pokémon Center...
"Nine." Yuki said happily, she was liking Marina pet her mane.
"You have got to be the most beautiful Ninetales I have ever seen." Marina said.
"She sure is beauty isn't she?" Ash smiles petting her head. "You really gotten the hang of battling like that girl."
"Nine." Yuki smiles liking the attention.
"Hey guys!" Looking over they saw Jimmy coming over.
"Hey Jimmy how'd you do?" Ash asks.
"I won easily and you are not gonna believe what happened." Jimmy said.
"Oh do tell." Tomo said.
Jimmy opens a Pokéball and from it a purple Pokemon that resembled Aipom but was bigger and had two hand tails.
"Ambipom!" It said surprising everyone.
"Jimmy is that your Aipom?!" Brock asks remembering it from the Olivine City Gym Battle.
"Not anymore. Now he's Ambipom." Jimmy grins.
"Wow." Ash said taking out his PokéDex.
"Ambipom, the Long Tail Pokémon and the evolved form of Aipom. They work in large colonies and make rings by linking their tails, apparently in friendship."
"So Aipom can evolve too, wow Jimmy that's amazing." Ash said impressed.
"Thanks, but what was even more amazing yours and Vincent's battle. You guys really hanged tough." Jimmy said.
"Yeah it was a really tough battle." Misty said.
"Guess I can't be upset forever." Vincent said before he laughed. "That was one of the best battles I've ever been in."
"And it just means you'll do better next time." Jimmy said.
"So when will we know who's going up against who next?" Molly asks as they saw many other trainers walk up to the front desk to the leaderboard.
"Guess we're about to now." Misty said as they made their way towards it too.
On screen they show who's facing who in the first rounds of the Victory Tournament.
"Hey Harrison made it." Ash pointed out seeing a Hoenn trainer.
"And so is Silver." Tomo said seeing the red head too.
"Found you Jimmy." Misty seeing the gold and black hatted boy.
"Now all that's missing is me.." Ash scans for his face and finds it. "There I-!" He stopped and gasped as so did Brock, Misty, Tomo and Molly when they saw who's profile picture was next to his...
..Gary!
"I'm gonna battle Gary next?" Ash asks in disbelief.
"Well, well." Looking over him, was none other than his next opponent. "Looks your time in the Silver Conference is gonna be a short one. Hope you had fun." Gary smirks.
Ash faced him and he glared.
The two original rivals: paired up to fight once again.
Who will be victorious? Who will walk home the loser? Stay tuned...
To Be Continued...
Hope you all enjoyed the first Johto League battles. Figured I use both preliminary battles in one full chapter.
1. To those who keep asking me to put Ash's Pokémon on the list ALL of them, including everyone else's will be on my profile page. And the on hand list won't happen until the Johto saga is over.
2. I made abit of an idiot error. This one with Tomo and his age. So in Kanto he was 6 and as of now Tomo is 7 years old. Sorry for the inconvenience, so I made sure to edit it.
3. Thank you all for 400 Favorites on this story!
4. When I get to the Hoenn Arc, I think I should start fresh and make a new PM for new readers and for all of you to see. Cuz this one is over 50, Jesus Christ I should've skipped some of the Johto filler.
Oh well, what's done is done.
5. The new Digimon Adventure Reboot is finally out and it was fucking beautiful! So for all of the old Digimon and Pokémon fans that liked my stories on here, you know I'll be tackling on that with my own spice too.
That's all for now. See you all next update. Peace.
