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CH 54 Countdown to Destruction
"Go Greninja!"
"Come on out Guzzlord!" The battle between Ash and Giovanni was finally hitting the climax as they sent out their Pokemon. Ash still had Pikachu and Infernape but they had taken a lot of damage already. Regardless he only had to beat one more of Giovanni's Pokemon and Greninja was right for the job.
Giovanni figured there was a reason as to why he would save Greninja for last. The Greninja had a unique air to him, though he could not put his finger on the exact reason. Nevertheless he would need to take it down, though even if he lost his plan would be far from ruined.
"Guzzlord Dragon Pulse."
"Greninja Double Team!" Copies of Greninja scattered across the battlefield as the Dragon Pulse hit one of the copies making it disintegrate.
"Cut!" Greninja created his water blades as the copies swarmed across the field confusing Guzzlord. The real Greninja was able to sneak behind Guzzlord in the confusion slashing at it with his water blades.
"Dragon Claw," Guzzlord quickly swung one of his claws around towards Greninja.
"Jump on and use Night Slash!" As soon as the claw just barely missed him, Greninja flipped on top of the claw slashing at the Ultra Beast when it retracted the claw. After landing a swift strike Greninja jumped away from Guzzlord and landed a few feet away.
"Draco Meteor!" Guzzlord roared towards the ceiling as large meteors rained down.
"Double Team into Agility!" Greninja split into copies again as they all began speeding around the field. The real one weaved his way through the meteors that were hitting the fakes. Meteors crashed into the ground leaving craters as Greninja hit Guzzlord from behind again with another Cut.
"Guzzlord grab it!" Guzzlord swung its large claws behind it in an attempt to grab a hold of Greninja.
"Substitute!" Just as Guzzlord would have grabbed Greninja he disappeared in a puff of smoke leaving a wooden log in his place. The log was shattered by Guzzlord as Greninja appeared at the opposite end of the field.
"Water Shuriken!" A large blue shuriken appeared in Greninja's hand before he hurled it across the field. Guzzlord held its claws in front of it blocking the attack as the water dissolved around it.
"Dragon Pulse!"
"Jump!" Greninja ran forward before jumping into the air over the incoming blast. He flipped downwards as the attack ended landing back on the ground.
"Cut!" Armed with his water kuniai Greninja rocketed forwards towards Guzzlord.
"Dragon Claw." The two clashed with one another slashing back and forth. Each was trying to gain the upper-hand but to no avail.
"Hyper Beam."
"Quick Greninja Substitute!" Due to the close proximity Greninja was not quite fast enough to vanish as he was hit directly with the attack. He is sent flying through the air a bit before tumbling down to the ground.
"You okay buddy?" Greninja slowly got up injured but gave a quick nod.
"Greninja let's give it all we got, full power!" Giovanni was confused as they both yelled out and Greninja was enveloped in water. After a few seconds her emerged, his form changed and a large water shuriken on his back.
"I knew something was different but this isn't a Mega-Evolution right?" Giovanni asked unsure what he was up against.
Ash smirked at him," nope it's called Bond Phenomenon, with this Greninja and I combine our fighting spirits. I feel the same pain Greninja feels."
"Huh, how fascinating, to think the bond between a trainer and their Pokemon could reach such a level of synchronicity. Here I thought Mega-Evolution was the pinnacle of Pokemon and human relationships," Giovani mused to Ash's surprise.
"How philosophical sounding."
Giovanni let out a soft chuckle,"there are many sides to me many don't see. I'm not just a simple gang boss."
"Let's show him our power, Aqua Jet!" Greninja sped forward in a torrent of water.
"So he's faster and stronger now I see. Guzzlord block it." Guzzlord crossed his arms in anticipation of the attack. However, at the last second Greninja swerved to the side getting behind Guzzlord.
"Night Slash!" Grenina slammed his water kunai into Guzzlord's back.
"Grab it." Guzzlord swung his arms back towards Greninja who evaded it as he left a substitute upon impact.
"Cut!" Greninja reappeared in front of Guzzlord hitting it while it was caught off guard.
"Dragon Pulse!" Greninja braced himself as the attack pushed him back a bit.
"Water Pulse." Greninja formed a ball of water in his hand before throwing it at Guzzlord. The ball exploded into a wave hitting Guzzlord.
Guzzlord slammed it's arms into the ground so it could jump high into the air above Greninja," Heavy Slam!" Guzzlord came crashing back down towards Greninja. Ash signalled to Greninja to stay and wait in his spot. Greninja watched the falling Ultra Beast not moving an inch. Right as it was in melee range Ash nodded and Greninja quickly vanished as Guzzlord fell onto a log. The real Greninja appeared above Guzzlord.
"Double Team," Ash called out as dozens of Greninja doubles appeared in the air above the field. They all pulled out water shurikens before merging back into one. Greninja was now holding a massive shuriken in his hand.
"Go for it!" Greninja threw the large shuriken at Guzzlord who was still on the ground from the previous attack. The shuriken hit the mark and resulted in a large blast of water. Guzzlord skidded back weakened by the attack.
"Aqua Jet." Greninja charged back in as he held a glowing kunai in his right hand.
"Dragon Claw." Guzzlord prepared to intercept the charging Greninja, claw glowing and ready. As he reached Guzzlord, the two swung at each other, the result was a stalemate as Greninja flipped backwards.
"Aerial Ace!" Greninja struck a second time knocking Guzzlord's arms away and slamming a knee into its body.
"Giga Impact!" Guzzlord let out a loud roar as it charged at Greninja.
"Substitute into a Double Team." Greninja vanished as Guzzlord missed the attack. He reappeared above and instantly conjured doubles. Guzzlord was unable to move as it was recharging from the Giga Impact.
"Water Shuriken!" Greninja once again held a massive shuriken before throwing it at Guzzlord hitting its head. A watery explosion rang out as Guzzlord was knocked out. The two waited to see if Guzzlord would get back up but it didn't.
"Good work Greninja," Ash said recalling his friend.
"You too Guzzlord," Giovanni recalled the Ultra Beast as the field reverted back into a normal office," there is a healing station for your Pokemon behind the door to your right."
"Um thanks?" Ash didn't mean for it to come out as a question though he had not thought of what would happen after the battle
"This is far from over though," Giovanni said as he pulled out a remote," I suggest you prepare for what comes next." He pressed a button on the remote and the desk slid back to reveal a staircase. Without another word he descended the stairs and disappeared. Ash took a moment to take it all in before going to heal his friends.
Meanwhile:
The group thought things were tense when Necrozma showed up, they had been wrong. Alex, Gary and Anabel looked at each other nervously unsure of what to say or do. Leon just scratched his head with a nervous laugh as Marissa and Gloria stared each other down. The two were silent as if trying to intimidate each other with mean looks alone.
"So you are here," Marissa said with a hint of venom in her voice.
"Obviously, though I could see why an air-head like ya may be oblivious," Gloria retorted with a sly smile. She was standing slightly hunched over, hands on her exposed waist, she was intent on intruding her rival's private space as much as she could.
"Says the girl wearing sunglasses inside."
"Is that your best comeback?"
"It's not my fault you're making yourself look stupid," Marissa answered with a smirk of her own.
"I believe it's called fashion, something you may not know well."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Marissa said angrily stepping closer to Gloria.
"The hell does it sound like ya dummy?" Gloria snapped back as she got up in Marissa's face.
"Alright ladies that is quite enough," Leon said getting between the two of them. They both huffed at each other as they turned away.
"Now listen here," Leon continued," the two of you are Champions but right now both of you are acting like children. Champions are held to high standards so start acting like it." The two refused to make eye contact as they kept their current distance.
"We have more important matters at hand than your childish antics," Anabel added pointing at Necrozma.
Gloria looked over at Necrozma," was going to ask what the hell that thing was."
"Necrozma, though whether it's an Ultra Beast or a Pokemon we don't know," Gray said shrugging his shoulders.
"It ain't moving though, is it really that dangerous?" Gloria asked unsure of whether she should be afraid or not.
"That's the problem we don't know," Alex answered before turning to Anabel," did you let the others know?"
"Yes, everyone is on their way here, except for Ash, he may still be with Giovanni. Looker is rounding up the stragglers from Team Rocket, he'll join us when more members from the police show up."
Gloria began rummaging through the backpack she had with her as Leon looked on. She pulled out a small cube looking device from her bag.
"Is that what I think it is?" He asks looking at it.
"Sure is, one portable Dynamax Field generator, it works but I was told it's only temporary."
"A what?" Marissa asked scratching her head.
"Oh right, sorry I forgot it might be too complex for a person with an IQ as low as yours." Marissa growled at her in annoyance but didn't say anything back.
"No but seriously what is that?" Gary asked Gloria. He was a bit surprised by her smile, it was a bit too flirtatious.
"It can create portable Dynamax Fields, since we aren't in Galar, but you'll see what it can do soon handsome." She took off her sunglasses revealing her eyes with pink hearts in them, winking at him. Gary cringed a bit at her wink, he didn't know if he wanted the attention of someone like her.
"Don't worry about it right now, we need to get ready for whatever comes next."
"The officer is right." The group turned to see Giovanni approaching them.
"Giovanni, where is Ash?" Gary asked.
"He'll be along soon, he knows the way here at least," he answered as he looked at Necrozma," I see the plan is moving forward as I expected. Necrozma will awaken soon and then my goal can be realized. This world will die and I can start a new society from scratch in Ultra Space."
"Creating a whole new society isn't that easy you know," Leon said to which the others agreed.
"Do not underestimate me, I can find plenty of willing allies here. People called to serve a greater purpose, helping to shape a new world in a new environment. Truly a unique opportunity."
"With you as their ruler?" Alex asked.
"I prefer the term leader, I will guide my followers on the path to building our society, not force them along it. They will be free to make their own decisions for themselves and the world, so long as they do not undermine my hard work. The world will be built upon many, I just need to lay the foundation."
"You sound like a politician not a criminal," Marissa commented.
"They could be one in the same, you know, but would a criminal try and create a better world for people?"
"Don't try and justify your actions," Gary snapped," you steal Pokemon, you kidnapped Marissa, you attacked Hau'Oli. Those are all pretty underhanded actions, so don't act like you're doing a good deed."
"Good deeds huh, I could say the same thing about one of you," Giovanni said looking at Gloria," I've done my research on all my potential enemies, even a new champion like you. Your personality does not seem like it would fit in with this righteous crusade your companions are on."
"Oye what's that supposed to mean?" Gloria snapped at Giovanni.
"He means because your a rude, selfish btch who…" Marissa was cut off by Gloria who was now up in her face.
"The hell you mean by that, I swear if ya finish that sentence I'll knock ya flat on your butt!"
Giovanni could help but laugh at the two champions," who knew champions could be such immature brats. Both girls growled at him as he pulled out a familiar looking Pokeball.
"Isn't that Lunala in there?" Alex asked, pointing to the ball in Giovanni's hand.
"Yes it is, let me show you something," Giovanni answered as he released Lunala. It emerged from the ball with a loud cry. Necrozma finally moved waking up as if in response to Lunala's arrival. Necrozma let out a loud cry of its own as Giovanni pulled out a small remote. He pushed a button as both Necrozma and Lunala were enveloped in a purple light. The group had to shield their eyes from the sudden bright light.
The light died down after a few seconds and they were confused by what they saw. Necrozma and Lunala had seemingly fused into one being. The group had no clue what they were looking at, though they knew it wasn't good.
"We call this Dawn-Wings Necrozma, a fusion of Necrozma and Lunala. Based on our research the same can be done with Necrozma and Solagelo, the three are very closely connected to one another."
"Can we really take that down?" Leon asked Gary who was looking over the new fused Necrozma.
"Yes, but maybe it would work better if we try and separate them first, that way we can get Lunala back."
"Gary has a point, we can keep it occupied while the others head here," Anabel agreed taking out a Pokeball.
"I welcome you all to try," Giovanni said as Necrozma let out a loud cry, ready for battle.
