Hoenn Part 20
When Ash and his friends are having pizza in the Pokemon Center, they are talking about the tournament. Morrison says, "I can't believe that we all get to the Top 16."
"Yeah." Wally says. "I wonder who are we going to battle in the next round."
Max says, "Speaking of which, the match ups are announced now."
As everyone looks at the match-ups, Ash says, "Wait, looks like I am battling you, Morrison."
Morrison is particularly stunned as he falls completely silent, he is now worried and Ash notices it, he tries to cheer him up, but the shock is too much, and then he walks out of the Pokémon Center visibly downtrodden.
"Morrison?" Everyone tries to find him, but in vain. Just then, they find him training with Metang, so they try to ask him, but he just walks away.
"I wonder what's his problem?" Lillie says.
"Well, maybe battling against a friend can be tough for everyone." Reisa replies.
The next day, the Full Battle between Ash and Morrison begins. The stadium flame burns makes for the perfect backdrop as the field of choice this time around is the ice field. Morrison grits his teeth as he looks at Ash, and everyone are watching the battle in silence.
"Banette, I choose you." Ash sends out his first Pokemon, and then Morrison halfheartedly says, "Girafarig."
Then as the battle begins, Ash says, "Use Sucker Punch!"
As the punch is coming, Morrison, whose confidence is shaken, says, "Girafarig, use Light Screen." And then the attack lowers the damage taken, but Banette crashes through the Light Screen and hit Girafarig's head with Sucker Punch. Girafarig manages to shake Banette off, sending it sliding back.
"Use Tackle." Morrison hesitantly orders, but Banette uses Teleport to dodge the attack. Girafarig, unable to stop in time, Tackles straight into the upright icicle, causing damage to itself.
Ash orders Banette to attack again, but Girafarig slips and falls on the icy floor, causing Banette to miss.
"Use Dark Pulse." Ash yells as the Pokemon charges the attack. "Iron Tail!" Morrison desperately orders, but Banette dodges the attack and attacks with Dark Pulse, knocking Girafarig out.
Morrison gasps at his fallen Pokémon, before silently calling it back. Instead of sending out his next Pokémon, Morrison stands there, petrified by indecision.
"Trainer, send out your second Pokemon." The referee says to Morrison, but he cannot concentrate.
"If Morrison can't send out the Pokemon, then it will count as a forfeit and then Ash will win the battle!" The announcer says, but Morrison is still not doing it.
"Wait." Ash says. "He can still battle, right? Morrison?"
Then Morrison hastily sends out his Growlithe to take on Ash's Banette, and Banette begins the battle by firing Shadow Ball at Growlithe.
"Use Agility to dodge it!" Morrison yells, still unable to take any offensive action towards his friend and rival.
"Phantom Force!" Ash says as Banette attacks the Pokemon in the shadows, knocking it out.
"I am sorry, Growlithe, you did an excellent job." Morrison says.
"Morrison, why don't you put up a serious fight? If you won't fight, then you might quit now." Ash says.
"I don't need you to tell me that!" Morrison says. "I am sorry, Growlithe, it is my fault that you got beat like that..."
Then after recalling the Growlithe, Morrison has the renewed vigor and yells loudly, "Ash, now I am going to show you what I got!" And then everyone is relieved at his change.
Morrison chooses Swampert as his third Pokémon. Banette and Swampert clash their Shadow Claw and Focus Punch attacks with tremendous power. Ash and Morrison exchange excited proclamations of their fighting spirit. Swampert blasts a Hydro Pump to match Banette's Shadow Ball, but both Pokémon seem evenly matched. Sucker Punch and Focus Punch are used again, but each attack hits the other Pokémon in the face, knocking them both out.
"With one side having three Pokemon out, the battle goes into intermission." The announcer says as they take a little break, at the same time, Morrison goes towards Ash.
"I am sorry for my behavior. I usually relishes victory, but when I knew that your my next opponent, I didn't know what to do...your scolding made me realize that fighting with all you have is what a real friend would do."
"That's great. We should finish the second round at full power." Ash says, then they shake hands and each refuse to lose, but promise to remain friends regardless of the outcome.
The second half of the round will take place on a Grass Field. Ash chooses Swampert as his second Pokémon to battle Morrison's fourth Pokémon, Steelix.
"Use Dragon Breath!" "Dodge and use Muddy Water!"
As the Swampert dodges the upcoming attack, it sends out dirty water towards Steelix, but it counters with a devastating Iron Tail. Steelix disappears underground and strikes Swampert into the air with Dig.
"Don't give up and use Hammer Arm!" Ash yells.
Swampert tries to land the attack, but Steelix evades with Dig and smashes Swampert into the air again.
"Earth Power!" Ash yells, and then the attack finally hits Steelix.
"You don't give up as well! Use Earthquake!" "You too!"
Both Pokémon are commanded to use Earthquake, but Steelix's power is more than Swampert, causing him to faint.
"Torkoal, I choose you!" Ash sends out his third Pokemon.
"Fire Type's advantage will not work on my Steelix! Use Dragon Breath!"
Torkoal blocks the attack with the Iron Defense and then uses Overheat. Steelix unleashes a second round of Dragon Breath, both attacks meeting in the middle. Overheat proves more powerful, landing a direct hit on Steelix.
"Flamethrower!" "Dragon Breath!"
This time, the result is an explosive draw. Using the resulting cloud of smoke as cover, Steelix escapes underground. Torkoal guards itself against Steelix's Dig by using Iron Defense. Steelix immediately uses Dragon Breath, hitting and knocking out Torkoal.
"Cacturne, you're next!" Ash sends out his fourth Pokemon. Steelix unleashes its Iron Tail right from the start, but Cacturne quickly dodges it.
"What?" Morrison is surprised that he misses the attack.
Cacturne uses Bullet Seed at Steelix, who burrows into the ground once again in retreat.
"Prepare to dodge, Cacturne." Ash says as he nods, then it manages to dodge the attack, but then it is hit by the Dragon Breath.
"Use Needle Arm!" Ash yells as another Dragon Breath is coming, and then Needle Arm shields Cacturne as it makes its way to land the attack, knocking out Steelix.
"Gligar, you're next." As the fifth Pokemon from Morrison appears, Cacturne uses Foul Play, but Gligar swiftly dodges it and performs Steel Wing. Cacturne barely dodges Gligar's onslaught of attacks by hiding in the tall grass on the field.
"Bullet Seed again." Ash yells as Cacturne fires the attack, striking Gligar.
"Steel Wing!" Morrison says as Cacturne retreats back to the tall grass.
"Now use Giga Drain!" Ash yells as Cacturne leaps onto Gligar to suck its energy, but Morrison tells Gligar to shake it off.
Free-falling through the air, Cacturne tries Bullet Seed once more, but to no avail. It is helpless to defend itself from Gligar's Guillotine. Gligar's pincer grips Cacturne's neck and slams its opponent into the ground.
Ash releases Aggron as his fifth Pokémon. Gligar attempts to quickly end it with Guillotine but Aggron responds with Stone Edge, causing him to be hit before Guillotine hits.
"Rock Tomb!" Ash yells as the rocks are now trying to hit Gligar, but it dodges and attack with Iron Tail, but Iron Defense manages to block the attack.
"Hidden Power!" Morrison yells as the attack hits Aggron, sending them to the ground. Then they both uses Flash Cannon and Earthquake, causing them to double knock out.
As their final Pokémon Ash chooses Glalie while Morrison releases Metang.
"Glalie, mega evolve!" Ash presses his key stone and Glalie glows, Lillie is the one that gets excited about the form.
"Mega Glalie! I have been waiting for this!" Lillie says with excitement.
Glalie performs Headbutt, which Metang matches with Take Down. The Pokémon collide, but Glalie takes the brunt of the damage.
"Ice Beam!" Ash yells, but Metang's Confusion forces Ice Beam right back towards Glalie.
"Use Take Down!" As Metang charges forward, Ash says, "Use Ice Beam again!" And it causes shock to everyone.
Confusion sends it back, but Glalie is told to use Icy Wind, reflecting Ice Beam back again, landing a direct hit on Metang and encrusting it in ice. Glalie follows up with a successful Headbutt, sending ice shards all around. Metang releases an intense Meteor Mash and scores a direct hit.
"Now use Headbutt while spinning!" As Ash yells for the attack, Morrison says, "I know how to handle it, so finish it with another Meteor Mash using everything you got!"
At the last moment, Glalie ducks under and strikes Metang's underside. The referee judges Metang unable to battle and declares Ash the victor. Having won the battle, Ash will now advance to the Top 8 of the Hoenn League.
Tyson and Wally also try their best as they use Sceptile and Altaria to win their match, also advancing to the Top 8.
Morrison, viewing the stadium from the outside, shouts out in disappointment at his loss, but quickly feels better.
"That was an amazing battle, right? Morrison?" Ash asks.
"You are right. Be sure to win the league, Ash." He says.
"You bet, and maybe we will have another battle again." Ash says as they promise, beginning another competitive argument.
Tyson calms the situation with the call for dinner. The two agree and have yet another race to the Pokémon Center. everyone is relieved that the two Trainers are back to their old selves.
Then they advance forward, Ash is battling Wally at the Top Four.
"Ash, I want to say thank you for helping me catch my first was really all thanks to you that I could make it this far. I'm sure that you and your Pokémon must have had to overcome a lot, too… To make it all the way here. Right?"
"You are right. But we come so far, so we will keep going."
"Everyone's grown so much… And now we'll get to see just what we all can do. Standing here facing you again gives me chills… …But I won't give up! I won't lose anymore. My Pokémon have given me the courage and strength to fight. I have to win for their sake! So get ready… Here I come!"
Wally sends out his Altaria while Ash sends Mawile. Due to being part Fairy, Mawile isn't effective by Dragon moves and finish Altaria off with a Play Rough. Azumarill is his next Pokemon. It defeats Mawile with a powerful Hydro Pump. Ash sends out Meganium and letting her attack the Pokemon. She finishes Azumarill with a Body Slam. Wally sends out Delcatty, he uses Sing to make Meganium sleep and finish it off with a Disarming Voice. Ash recalls her and sends out Pikachu. They both have a speed battle, and they often clash each other. In the end, the match is a draw.
The second round is the forest field, Wally sends Magnezone while Ash sends Camerupt, Camerupt defeats Magnezone with a Flamethrower. He also defeats Roserade with a Eruption.
"Here is my last Pokemon. This is thanks to you I meet him. Gallade!"
Gallade uses Psycho Cut to one hit KO Camerupt.
Ash says, "Gardevoir, I choose you!"
Both Pokemon look at each other, then they all mega evolve. Ash and Wally decides to trust their instincts and use Eye contact to tell moves.
"Why are they not commanding attacks?" Max asks.
"They are, but they use Telepathy to communicate each other." Minami says.
Both if them teleports to dodge the attacks and even attack with their respective moves, as they both shoot a Psycho Cut, the field is covered with Smoke. After the smoke disappears, Gardevoir is the one still standing. Ash wins the match and facing off Tyson in the finals.
"I… lost.. But I am glad that I can make this far." Wally says.
"Keep on going and don't give up, you will win next time." Ash says to him.
"Thanks, and win for us." He says as they walk away.
The next day, Ash and Tyson face each other. Tyson says, "Ash. I am not intending to hold back, you know."
"Me neither."
May says, "Wow, this is more intense than the contest."
"That is because it will determine whether Ash can fight the Elite 4." Mark says.
Tyson sends out Sceptile while Ash sends Sylveon. They both battle hard, but the Moonblast and the Energy Ball making them all knocked out.
Next is Shiftry versus Blaziken, Blaziken keeps launching Flamethrower as Shiftry evades its attacks. Shiftry responds with a Shadow Ball attack which collides with its target for a direct hit. Blaziken is blasted backwards but recovers from the attack.
"Use Flamethrower again!" Ash yells, but as Shiftry evades this second round of attacks, Blaziken jumps higher into the air still firing the Flamethrower and hits it for heavy damage. After the dust clears, Shiftry is announced as unable to battle.
Tyson decides to choose Hariyama for his third Pokémon choice. Blaziken begins with the Blaze Kick as Hariyama blasts forward with an Arm Thrust reflecting the attack.
"Why isn't the Blaze Kick slowing Hariyama down?" Max asks.
"That is because it is covered with a special fat that helps him to defend Fire and Ice attacks." Mark replies.
When Hariyama is within range, he strikes down with a Brick Break, knocking Blaziken unconscious.
Ash selects Crawdaunt as his third Pokémon. Hariyama goes for another Brick Break attack, slamming into the ground, while Crawdaunt manages to evade the attack. Crawdaunt and Hariyama blast forward with their Crabhammer and Focus Punch. The combined strength causes an explosion that sends both Crawdaunt and Hariyama backwards, but Crawdaunt is the one left unable to battle. This leaves Ash with only three additional Pokémon, ending the first stage of the battle.
The second half of our battle to begin with the battlefield now changing to rock terrain.
"Altaria!" Ash sends out his fourth Pokemon, and then Tyson chooses Hariyama.
"Use Moonblast!" Ash yells, but before it can attack, Hariyama grasps onto Altaria and prevents it from moving. Hariyama rotates into the air and slams Altaria down in a Seismic Toss. After a few moments, Altaria recovers and continues on the attack.
"Focus Punch!" "Use Aerial Ace!" Both Pokemon are now firing attacks, Focus Punch hits the illusion and Altaria's Aerial Ace strikes Hariyama. The surprise attack knocks Hariyama out.
Tyson chooses Donphan for his fourth Pokémon. Donphan begins with a Sandstorm attack. Altaria manages to clear the Sandstorm with its wings just as Donphan hits a boulder and propels itself skyward, hitting Altaria with Rollout. Donphan goes into another Rollout attack hitting Altaria multiple times, each more powerful than the last. As Donphan moves for one last Rollout attack, Altaria manages to halt Donphan by catching it with its cotton like body. Altaria lifts Donphan and propels it towards the ground. Donphan crashes and is declared unable to battle.
"Now Tyson only has two more Pokemon..." Reshow says.
"This is really intense." Trenor says.
A solitary Poké Ball rotates from Tyson's hand, as Metagross is called upon by Tyson.
"Metagross, mega evolve!" Tyson uses the mega Metagross, much to everyone's shock.
Metagross begins the battle with a Psychic attack, freezing Altaria in place. Altaria manages to break free of the Psychic attack and blasts forward with Dragon Rush. As the two forces clash, Altaria is thrust backwards taking the full damage from its own attack. Metagross continues with a Hyper Beam, knocking Altaria out of the match.
"That isn't going to stop me." Ash says. "Absol! I choose you!"
As the Pokemon appears, Ash also presses the Key Stone and Mega Evolves his Absol. And Absol hits the Pokemon with the Super Effective Dark Pulse.
Metagross launches a Hyper Beam attack. Absol evades the attack and repeats Dark Pulse.
Grovyle launches forward for a Leaf Blade attack, but Metagross manages to recover and counterattack with a Meteor Mash, knocking Grovyle unconscious and unable to battle. Absol bolts forward with a Thunderbolt attack hitting directly, but with little effect. Metagross retaliates with a Iron Head, but Absol manages to avoid the attack and use Horn Attack. Afterward, it grabs onto Metagross's body and delivers a Snarl, knocking Metagross out of the competition.
Tyson calls upon Meowth as his final Pokémon. Meowth uses a strategy of Thunderbolt and Iron Tail to knock out Absol, much to everyone's shock since Mega Absol has an advantage over him. Ash sends out Pikachu as his last Pokemon.
Pikachu begins the final match-up with Thunderbolt, which Meowth matches with its own Thunderbolt. Pikachu follows up with Thunder attack, which Meowth also counters with Thunderbolt. Following the clash of both attacks, the stadium fills with electrical energy.
"Let's take the battle into the close range, Quick Attack!" Ash yells, but Meowth dodges by using Double Team.
The two Pokémon clash with Iron Tail attacks, evenly matched. The two clash once more with Meowth's Slash and Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu launches a devastating Thunder attack as Meowth once more defends against the attack with a Thunderbolt. Pikachu thrusts forward with Iron Tail as Meowth counterattacks with its own Iron Tail. Both attacks hit directly, and as both sides take heavy damage. Both Pokémon struggle to continue the battle, both panting for air. After a tense standoff, Meowth collapses to the ground.
"It is settled! The victory of the Hoenn League goes to Ash Ketchum!" Everyone cheers for Ash's victory.
"Alright! Ash yells as Pikachu tackles Ash.
"Ash wins the league again!" Lillie says in a joyful tone.
"Wow, this is so awesome!" Max says.
Tyson goes to Ash, he says, "Congratulations, Ash. I still have a lot to learn."
"No problem. I am also thankful for you to give me a good match."
At the ending Ceremony, Charles Goodshow gives Ash the league trophy.
"Congratulations, Ash. As usual, you can challenge the Hoenn Elite 4."
"Thanks."
Wallace says, "Ash. This time all 4 elite 4 members will be using Mega Evolution, be sure to get ready."
"I will." He says confidently.
After the ceremony ends, Lillie hugs Ash and congratulates him. Everyone also congratulates him for winning the league.
Now the Hoenn League is over, the next chapter will be the part that is original, the Delta Chapter from the game. I hope you like it.
Ash and Lillie's Current Pokemon:
Butterfree, Pikachu, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Azumarill, Espeon, Steelix, Mantine, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Sceptile, Blaziken, Swampert, Mightyena, Linoone, Beautifly, Dustox, Ludicolo, Shiftry, Swellow, Pelipper, Gardevoir, Masquerain, Breloom, Vigoroth, Ninjask, Shedinja, Exploud, Hariyama, Nosepass, Delcatty, Sableye, Mawile, Aggron, Medicham, Manectric, Plusle, Minun, Volbeat, Illumise, Swalot, Shapedo, Wailord, Camerrput, Torkoal, Spinda, Flygon, Cacturne, Altaria, Zangoose, Seviper, Lunatone, Solrock, Whiscash, Crawdaunt, Claydol, Cradily, Armaldo, Milotic, Castform, Banette, Chimecho, Absol, Glalie, Walrein, Huntail, Gorebyss, Relicanth, Luvdisc, Salamence, Latias, Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Jirachi, Gallade, Sylveon
In Home:
Venusaur, Blastoise, Pidgeot, Raticate, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Vileplume, Venomoth, Dugtrio, Persian, Golduck, Primeape, Poliwrath, Alakazam, Machamp, Victreebel, Tentacruel, Golem, Rapidash, Slowbro, Magneton, Farfetch'd, Dodrio, Muk, Cloyster, Gengar, Hypno, Kingler, Electrode, Exeggutor, Marowak, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Weezing, Rhyperior, Kangaskhan, Seaking, Starmie, Mr. Mime, Jynx, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Ditto, Omastar, Kabutops, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Dragonite, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Furret, Noctowl, Ledian, Ariados, Lanturn, Xatu, Ampharos, Bellossom, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Umbreon, Slowking, Unown x28, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Forretress, Granbull, Scizor, Shuckle, Heracross, Ursaring, Magcargo, Corsola, Octillery, Delibird, Skarmory, Houndoom, Kingdra, Donphan, Stantler, Smeargle, Miltank, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Lugia, Honchkrow, Weavile, Lickilicky, Yanmega, Porygon-Z,
In training: Charizard, Charla
Reisa's Current Pokemon:
Feraligatr, Quagsire, Azumarill, Slowking, Blastoise, Politoed, Omastar, Kabutops, Seaking, Octillery, Starmie, Tentacruel, Gyarados, Lanturn, Corsola, Lapras, Mudkip, Relicanth, Ludicolo, Sharpedo, Corphish, Pelipper, Huntail, Sealeo, Surskit, Whiscash, Gorebyss
May's Current Pokemon:
Blaziken, Beautifly, Delcatty, Venusaur
Mark's Current Pokemon:
Blaziken, Lucario, Breloom, Hariyama, Meditite
Minami's Current Pokemon:
Primarina, Carbink, Mawile, Togepi, Swablu
