Battle Frontier Part 10
"So where is the next Battle Frontier?" Ash asks Max.
"According to the map, the next one should be the Battle Tower located near Cremini Town." Max says.
"Oh, then it must be close to the International Police Headquarters, then we should stop by." Lillie says.
"That sounds like a good idea." May says.
The upcoming Gardenia Town Pokémon Contest gives May the chance to win her fourth Ribbon. May trains with her Eevee to prepare it for its debut. Meanwhile, a girl named Mollie and her Raticate are trying to register for the Contest. Having briefly run away from May, Eevee pops out of the ground, knocking Mollie over.
"I am sorry." May says.
"It is fine." Mollie says. "Anyway, do you know where is the registration desk?"
"Oh, it is over there." Lillie points at the place and then Mollie runs off.
Eevee goes underground again and comes back up, knocking Ash down.
"So Eevee has learned dig…" Max says.
"That is awesome." May hugs her Eevee.
The Contest begins with Lilian presenting the Gardenia Ribbon prize. The Appeals Round begins with Mollie sending out Raticate. It uses Hyper Fang to quickly grind a log into dust, shining its fangs and getting appeal.
May opens with Squirtle, using Rapid Spin to create waves of dust. It follows up with Bubble to create a tall pyramid before using Ice Beam to freeze the structure, ending with a strong appeal.
With the preliminary round's end, Lilian announces the eight Coordinators advancing to the Contest Battles. May and Mollie make it. After the battle rounds, it is Mollie's Absol is fighting against May's Eevee. Eevee uses Shadow Ball, but Absol blocks with Protect. Absol counterattacks with Dark Pulse, but Eevee uses Dig to avoid it. They all show their respective moves until the time runs out, and May wins slightly higher than Mollie, she is declared the winner.
"You did great." Mollie praises Absol as Contest Director Mr. Contesta presents May with the Gardenia Ribbon.
As the day ends, May and Mollie shake their hands and Mollie says, "Thanks for the battle, May."
"No problem." May says as they bid farewell and hit the road again.
Ash also attends the Celadon Contest, he uses Piloswine to do some tricks and even wins the battle round, what shocks him the most is that he learns Ancient Power and evolves into Mamoswine.
Sinnoh Dex Entry No.86 Mamoswine: The Twin Tusk Pokemon: Ice and Ground Type. Evolved from Piloswine by learning Ancient Power. A frozen one was dug up from soil dating back 10,000 years. It woke up to much amazement.
"Great job, Mamoswine." Ash praises him as he gives him the Pokepuffs, which are eaten very quick.
"Well, I guess that you have another heavy eater on your team." Max remarks.
"Yeah… But it is Ice type, so I don't care." Lillie says as she hugs him, causing the others to look at her weirdly.
"Hey, since we are at Celadon City, how about we go buy some Perfumes?" May asks.
Ash says, "Perfumes? Now? I mean, sure. Since I can go greet Erika again." As they go there, Ash and Lillie go to greet Erika as she recognizes them.
"Oh, Ash, Lillie. It sure has been a while." Erika says.
"Yeah, how is the store and gym doing?" Ash asks.
"Pretty well, it was thanks to your help for saving both of them." Erika says. Then they tell May and Max about their last encounter, and they are very interested in some of the perfumes. After purchasing some, they bid farewell to Erika and leave.
"We are finally here." Ash says as they arrive at Cremini Town. They are heading towards the Battle Tower for the sixth Symbol. Just then, Pikachu and the other 3 Pokemon come to a stop as a Beedrill starts to attack them and Ash.
"Stop attacking my son." Just then, Aurora appears with Anabel and Terry by her side, and then the Beedrill leaves. Ash says, "Mother? Anabel? Terry? What are you doing here?"
After sharing a hug, Aurora says, "I was taking these two on the International Police training until we saw you guys coming."
Anabel says, "The Beedrill are here to protect their offspring."
"I see." Lillie says.
Suddenly a Gyarados bursts out of the nearby body of water. Gyarados begins to attack, but Anabel goes to calm it. She removes a twig lodged in its side, successfully quelling the Atrocious Pokémon. Gyarados cries in pleasure and heads off in the opposite direction.
After introducing the others to May and Max, Terry asks, "So Minami has left your group already?"
"She had gone to Kalos with Mark." Ash says. "So I guess you missed her."
"I see." Terry says with a little disappointment. Anabel asks, "But what are you guys doing here?"
"Well..." Before they can answer, a net explodes from the distance, hoisting Anabel and Pikachu into the air.
"Those three again?" Aurora says with a little annoyance. Ash says, "Don't worry, Mom. We've been handling them a lot of times." He sends out Metang and then it uses Flash Cannon to destroy the net, releasing Anabel and Pikachu. Team Rocket land their balloon and move in for a ground attack. Jessie releases her Seviper to attack with Poison Tail, striking Ash on his back.
"Ash!" Lillie and Aurora are worried as the attack hits Ash. Ash says, "I got poisoned...but Lillie, help me command Metang."
Lillie nods as she commands the battle. James also sends out Cacnea to fire Pin Missile at them, but Metang uses Psychic to make the Pin Missiles land all around Team Rocket. Then it evolves into a Metagross after the attack.
"A Metagross..." Anabel says in amazement. Lillie scans the Pokemon.
Hoenn Dex Entry No.125 Metagross: The Iron Leg Pokemon: Steel and Psychic Type. Evolved from Metang at LV:45. Metagross has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this Pokémon is smarter than a supercomputer.
Then Metagross uses Comet Punch to destroy the trio, sending them flying.
"I thought that the group from our evil uncle is all sent back to the Dark Dimension." Anabel says.
"Well, they three are exceptions. They are from our world and the reason they do this is because that they can keep each other company by doing so..." Lillie says.
"I see, but they can't achieve anything if they just be in Team Rocket." Aurora mutters as they see Ash. "But we have to take him back to the HQ for treating for now."
The others nod as they rush towards the HQ. After Ash is cured and wakes up, Terry asks, "So Ash, guys, what brings you here?"
"I am trying to find the Battle Tower so I can get my sixth Symbol." Ash says.
"Oh, so you are challenging Battle Frontier." Aurora says as she then giggles.
"What is so funny about that? Mom?" Ash is confused.
"Oh, nothing. How about we go to our training field?" Anabel asks.
They nod and arrive at the field. Max says, "So this is where you are training for International Police?"
"Yes. Ever since we defeat Team Terror in my home region, we are asked to become one." Lillie says.
"And not only that, they are also members of the URS as well." Aurora says. "I can't feel more proud of them."
"URS?" May asks. "What is that?"
"It is a group who works in other dimensions. Right now there are only 4 members since the last one passed away due to a monster who devours the light…" Ash says sadly.
"I am sorry to hear this…" Max says.
"It is fine, my sister is still there training." Ash says.
"I know, Zossie, right?" May asks.
"Yeah." Ash says.
Just then, they see a familiar person coming toward them, he also greets them and they are confused.
"Scott? What are you doing here?" Ash asks.
Anabel says, "He is here for our battle. Ash, Lillie. This is not only our HQ, it is also the facility, Battle Tower."
"What? Why don't we know about this?" Lillie asks Aurora.
"You never asked. But in fact, since I am already the Kanto Champion, so when Scott asks me to make this place a Battle Frontier facility, I decide to make Anabel the Frontier Brain here."
"Which means...I am going to battle you for my sixth Symbol? Anabel?"
"Of course. Since you have battle a lot of trainers when you are training, I think we can skip the part where you need 21 battles. I, the Salon Maiden Anabel challenges you to a battle." Anabel says.
"Sure. I am ready to face you." Ash says as he and Anabel face each other.
The match started off with Alakazam and Crawdaunt. The fight began when Crawdaunt used Crabhammer. Anabel fought using her mind right from the start, commanding Alakazam to use Focus Punch. The attacks collided, and neither Pokémon were injured. Ash countered with a Bubble Beam, to which Alakazam used Psybeam. The attacks causing a miniature explosion. Ash wasn't deterred and made Crawdaunt use Vice Grip; however, Anabel made Alakazam use Psychic to throw Crawdaunt backwards.
Crawdaunt, despite being in mid-air was able to use Bubble Beam, which successfully made contact with Alakazam. Anabel wasn't fazed and told Alakazam to use Recover. Without giving an inch, Ash told Crawdaunt to use Crabhammer, which Anabel counterattacked with Focus Punch. However, Crawdaunt dodged the Focus Punch and slammed its Crabhammer attack into Alakazam's jaw.
Alakazam used Psybeam again, confusing Crawdaunt. Luckily for Ash, Crawdaunt was still able to use Crabhammer and use it well. Immediately, Ash returned Crawdaunt, snapping it out of confusion, and threw Crawdaunt right back into battle, where it instantly used Bubble Beam and knocked out Alakazam.
"It is a nice trick to call back and send it back. But here is when I am getting serious." Anabel says.
Anabel's next Pokémon was her Metagross. Crawdaunt used Bubble Beam, but Metagross evaded the attack and slammed into Crawdaunt with a Meteor Mash, knocking Crawdaunt out.
Despite the type-disadvantage, Ash sent out his Tauros. Tauros' first attack was Take Down, to which Metagross countered with Iron Defense. Ash then told Tauros to use Horn Attack and Anabel told Metagross to use Meteor Mash. Tauros was able to dodge Meteor Mash and slam his horn into Metagross' underside, sending it flying. However, Metagross used Hyper Beam, to which Ash countered with Double Team. Anabel told Metagross to just attack them all and Metagross ended up hitting the real Tauros. Tauros didn't take too much damage and ran at Metagross with Horn Attack. Metagross had to just take the attack, being unable to move after Hyper Beam. Finally, Metagross was able to use Meteor Mash, which Tauros used Take Down against. The attacks collided, knocking out both Pokémon.
Anabel's final Pokémon was Espeon, and Ash's was Pikachu. Pikachu started off by using Quick Attack, to which Espeon dodged and also used Quick Attack. Pikachu was unable to dodge this, getting hit spot-on. Pikachu countered with Iron Tail and Espeon intercepted with an Iron Tail of its own. Pikachu took on damage, but was able to use Thunderbolt. However, Espeon's Zap Cannon was too much for the Thunderbolt to take. The following explosion sent Pikachu flying. However, Ash was determined and made Pikachu use Thunderbolt once again. Espeon jumped out of the way of the attack and used Psychic to slam Pikachu into the ceiling. Pikachu recovered quickly and used Quick Attack. Espeon repeated its last attack and sent Pikachu into the ceiling. This time, however, Pikachu was able to compose itself and bounce off the ceiling and onto one of the lights. The proceeding Thunderbolt knocked out the power, making the whole floor go pitch black. Once again, Pikachu used Thunderbolt, landing its first hit on Espeon. Espeon used Zap Cannon, forcing the electricity back. Pikachu dodged the attack and jumped from light to light, avoiding all the Zap Cannons thrown at it.
Espeon was unable to relax, making all mental communication null and void. Again, Espeon was hit with a Thunderbolt. When the lights came back on, Espeon was hit again with Iron Tail. Without wasting any time, Pikachu used Volt Tackle. Espeon tried to counterattack with Zap Cannon, but it simply flew off Pikachu. Espeon was hit with Volt Tackle and was ultimately defeated, making Ash the victor.
"Well done, Ash. You sure improved yourself since we last meet." Anabel says.
"Thanks, the training really help a lot." Ash says.
She then gives Ash the Ability Symbol. Ash thanks her and grabs it. Then Aurora says, "So you have only one more facility left, right?"
"Of course. I guess it is the Battle Pyramid." Ash says.
"So after the Battle Frontier, do you know where you are going next?" Terry asks.
"Lillie and I are going to Sinnoh." Ash says. "Since it is almost the 1000th year..."
This causes some of them to tense up, and then May asks, "What 1000th year?"
"That is another story to say." Lillie says as they don't want to say it. Then Aurora says, "Sinnoh...when you get there, you have to watch out for the Team Galactic."
"I know, I also want to payback for what they have done to my family."
Anabel nods as they all go back down to the door. Then Scott shows Max the exact location of the Battle Pyramid, which is located near the Pewter City. Then they decide to bid farewell to the others until Anabel whispers to Lillie, "You should confess soon."
"Anabel..." Lillie mentally screams as they leave.
Here is a new chapter, and this time Ash gets his sixth Symbol and his final Ribbon. The arc is finally coming to an end and I hope you like it.
Ash and Lillie's Current Pokemon:
Butterfree x2, Beedrill, Pikachu, Wigglytuff, Persian, Arcanine, Lapras x2, Mewtwo, Mew, Meganium, Crobat, Espeon, Steelix, Donphan, Ho-Oh, Celebi, Sceptile, Gardevoir, Vigoroth, Milotic, Tropius, Absol, Metagross, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Latias, Latios, Lucario, Electivire, Magmortar, Mamoswine, Gallade, Sylveon
In Home:
Venusaur, Blastoise, Pidgeot, Raticate, Fearow, Arbok, Raichu, Sandslash, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Clefable, Vileplume, Venomoth, Dugtrio, 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, 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, Azumarill, Sudowoodo, Politoed, Jumpluff, Sunflora, Umbreon, Slowking, Unown x28, Wobbuffet, Girafarig, Forretress, Granbull, Scizor, Shuckle, Heracross, Ursaring, Magcargo, Corsola, Octillery, Delibird, Mantine, Skarmory, Houndoom, Kingdra, Stantler, Smeargle, Hitmontop, Miltank, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Larvitar, Tyranitar, Lugia, Blaziken, Swampert, Mightyena, Linoone, Beautifly, Dustox, Ludicolo, Shiftry, Swellow, Pelipper, Masquerain, Breloom, 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, Castform, Banette, Chimecho, Glalie, Walrein, Huntail, Gorebyss, Relicanth, Luvdisc, Salamence, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Honchkrow, Weavile, Lickilicky, Rhyperior, Yanmega, Porygon-Z,
In training: Charizard, Charla
May's Current Pokemon:
Blaziken, Beautifly, Delcatty, Venusaur, Munchlax, Wartortle, Eevee
