Pokemon Journey:Adventures in Kalos
Hey guys guess what...IM BACCKK. So I got a new tablet because my old one turns out,is beyond repair. Luckily enough I kept a warranty on the damn thing. But enough of that,I'm anxious to get back in the saddle and I'm sure you guys are too so...let's get started.
Cold hearts don't bleed. Still they pray for eternity,never seeing tomorrow.-Ja Rule
Chapter 20:Cold,Cold Hearts
"So we all know the plan right?" Said a man standing in front of two others. All three wore grey combat suits with a ear pieces. "Yea,Mike we know what to do?" Said one of the men. "Are you sure,Keith? Cuz you look a little green to me." Said one of the men. "Can it,Jason if any you probably screw us or this mission." Said Keith. "Shut up! The both of you. If we do this right,then maybe the boss will reward us." Said Mike. "Alright fine,you made sound so hard." Said Jason. "Yea,just how hard is it to break into a fossil lab?" Said Keith.
After having breakfast the gang decided to relax abit while Ash decided to get some training in. "Alright Froakie use Water Pulse." Froakie then jumped up and fired a ball of water. "Fletchling Double Team." Fletchling then created clones of himself and one of them got hit the Water Pulse. Both Pokémon were panting after a hard training section. "Alright that's good work guys." Said Ash. Both Pokémon praised on a job well done while the group made their way over. "Hey Ash. I see you all are in good health."
"Hey Alexa." Said Ash,while Alexa approached the group. She then drew her attention to Serena. "So you decided to travel along with Ash and Drake huh?" She said. "Yep,and I knew it was the best choice I made." Said Serena
"So what brings you to Ambrette Town,Alexa?" Drake asked. "I'm here to do an article of the new evolutionary research being done at the Fossil Lab." Said Alexa. "Wow,the Fossil Lab,that's one of the most advanced research facilities in Kalos." Said Clemont with stars twinkling in his eyes. "Yep,and now source say that they manage to revive two ancient Pokémon at the lab." Said Alexa. "That's interesting." Said Ash. "Indeed it is,if you guys are interested,you guys can come along." Alexa offers. Everyone nodded and began to walk to the Fossil Lab.
"So I heard that you and Ash competed in the Battle Chateau." Said Alexa. "Yeah,me and Ash rose to the title of Baron." Said Drake. "I've heard,Viola showed me the photo." Said Alexa. "By the way, you looked rather"
"Dashing?,you're the fourth woman to tell me that. I get it I look good in a suit." Drake said hastily. He didn't know why but he always had this "strange power" to attract a woman's attention. While it was nice to socialize with new people,he just shrug their advances,but he was good enough to be discreet about it. "Believe me Viola agreed with me on...wait did you say fourth?" Alexa said "well Serena first,then your sister,and last one was my opponent at the Battle Chateau." Said Drake. "Wow, besides Serena,you really know how get a woman's attention." Said Alexa.
"As much as it is fun believe me,At this point I'd settle for just one,but the right one." Said Drake "Really?,have you ever being a relationship?" Alexa asked. Drake then paused for a moment,then answered. "Nearly...but the story of that is too...astronomical to even understand." Drake said. "Do you mind sharing?" Said Alexa.
"No,sorry." Said Drake. "Oh...that bad." Said Alexa. "You have no idea." Drake insisted. "Hey guys we're here" said Ash. The group looks at a medium size compound. There a man walked out of front entrance,wearing a suit and lab coat.
"Hello,Welcome to the Fossil Lab. I'm Thaddeus and the lead scientist of the fossil research." He introduced. "I'm Alexa and I'm the Journalist for Kalos Times." She introduced. "Ahh yes,we been expecting you Ms. Alexa...and just who are the rest of you." Thaddeus turned to the group. The gang introduced themselves one by one,and were interested in looking at the research as well. "It's nice to meet all of you. We be really happy to show you all we done here at the Fossil Lab."
Thaddeus then lead the group inside. There they went pass the lobby and into the main preservation room. There the gang looked at all the fossils incased in thick glass. "Wow,look at all the fossils. Each one said to hold a preservation of history in each one." Said Clemont. Meanwhile not everyone shared Clemont's optimism about fossils. "Really?, if you asked me. They just look like old rocks to me." Said Serena. Clemons was offended by Serena's comment. "WHAT ARE YOU SAYING! This are not just old rocks. They are pieces of history. Of when before even technology or even of modern day Pokémon. Each fossils shares of what prehistoric times were like." Clemons explained. Startle at first from his sudden burst. Serena then caught a glimpse of what he was trying to say. "He means fossils were once Pokémon that can share a lot of information of times back then Serena." Said Ash. Finally understanding what Clemont meant she nodded and apologized.
Meanwhile Alexa was recording with her headset cam when Thaddeus called then over to the next room. "Alright everyone this next room is very special,but before entering you'll need to wear these." Thaddeus then gave the group a yellow-orange heavy coat to put on. "Wait,why do we have to put these one." Bonnie asked. "Lets just says the room..can be abit chilly." Then Thaddeus opened the door revealing a huge snowy room. The gang entered and was amazed by the sparkling Winter Wonderland. "Look at all this snow." Bonnie said as she and Dedenne ran around. "I agree just how cold is this place?" Ash asked.
"Around -64 degrees,it's like this for the Pokémon that live here." Said Thaddeus "And just what Pokémon live here?" Drake asked.
"Woah."
Everyone then turned around to Bonnie lookin at a small dinosaur like Pokémon,Cyan colored skin with a diamond on its side,and finally wing like features on the sides of its head. Drake then scanned it on his Pokéwatch.
"Amaura,The Tundra Pokémon,This calm Pokémon lived in a cold land where they were no violent predators like Tyrantrum."
"Says here that's it's a duel Ice and Rock type. That's a rarely." Said Drake. "Indeed it is,the only evolutionary line of both these types conjoined." Said Thaddeus "Wait you mean that-" Clemont said until the ground began to rumble. There a larger Dino-type Pokémon that's a darker shade of blue in skin,aside from its underside which stayed the same. A single row of diamonds along its sides,and larger wings. Ash then decided to scan it.
"Aurorus,The Tundra Pokémon and the evolved form of Amaura,Using its diamond shaped crystals,it can instantly create a wall of ice to block an opponent's attack."
"Wow,the evolved form of Amaura." Said Ash looking at the giant behemoth. "Yep,before we revived them both,explorers found both fossils in the form of wings,over at the colder regions of Kalos. When we revived the both of them,both were instantly overjoyed to see the other,so we later confirmed their relationship as mother and daughter." Said Thaddeus. Everyone was thrilled to hear about Thaddeus's prediction. That both these Pokémon weren't just revived,that there's a connection between them both.
Excluding Drake and Alexa,the group then played around with Amaura. Amaura then flinged snow at Ash,which he then retaliated. A snowball fight then happened with everyone pitted against each other.
After awhile everyone was starting to get cold inside the room. "Ok...I'm starting freeze up here." Said Clemont. "Me too,it don't think I can stay here much longer." Said Serena. "Not me guys,I'm hot as a Flamethrower." Said Ash. Serena and Clemont just shrugged his comment. They both already know of Ash's energetic body couldn't let the cold keep him down. "I agree with Ash. I really don't know what's wrong with you guys. I'm not cold either." Said Bonnie. Clemont then went in a different direction to get her leave. "But what about Dedenne? It's more important about its well being." Said Clemont Bonnie then looked at Dedenne,who was hiding inside her coat to keep warm,and knew that it was time. "Alright,let's get going." Said Bonnie
Everyone then went back into hallway to put away their lab coats to go get lunch. "So what gonna be up for lunch?" Said Ash as everyone walks away when suddenly a huge boom rocks the whole building. "What was that?" Said Ash. Everyone then went back inside to see a huge hole on the side. They looked around to find the two Pokémon. There they saw two men hauled Amaura away in a net to a truck with a third guy in the driver seat.
"Hey Stop right there." Said Thaddeus. The two then realized that they were caught. "Crap!,lets go." Both Mike and Jason rushed to the truck and got Amaura inside. But before they could get in the hauler. Keith was then pushed out of the driver's seat. "Keith,what are you doing?!" Said Mike. All the sudden the trailer drove away,leaving the Lab. "What happened?!" Mike asked. "I don't know,two people and a Meowth came in all the sudden came in and surprised me,and threw me out." Said Keith "What,we have to get the trailer back." Said Jason. "Shut up, We need to move now." Said Mike. "Stop." Said Thaddeus as the he and group chased after the men. But then Mike then threw a flashbang a few feet at them,buying enough time to make their escape.
When the gang came to,the three men were gone. "What the heck was that?!" Said Serena with a panic tone in her voice. "It seems they got away with Amaura." Said Alexa. "Hey Drake." Ash said while looking at him. But Drake was already investigating over at the hole the men made. "Hey...what are you looking for?" Clemont asked. "To see what happened here." Drake said while looking though the debris. He found various pieces that didn't seem to be part of the wall. He started to pick them to examine it and realized that they were pieces of the bombs they used.
"What's he doing." Serena asked. "He examining for clues. Don't get wrong but he's actually good at investigating scenes." Said Ash "Is there anything your brother can't do?" Alexa said "As far as I know,no" Ash admitted.
"Alright based off this,they using various pieces to make a pipe bomb hooked to a timer,hense this cell phone." Drake said. "I'm not gonna sugarcoat this but...we were very lucky we weren't in here when the charge went off." Drake said. Everyone was then shocked by this. If they were still inside...who knows what will have happened. "Based on the scorch marks they used nitroglycerin." Drake pointed to the wall.
"But that still doesn't explain those men." Said Thaddeus "Unfortunately I didn't get a good look before they set off the flashbang. But based on the explosive and the timing sequence. These guys are pros." Said Drake. "Well that means they targeted the Lab." Said Clemont. "Even so they planned everything,but...they lost the truck." Said Ash
"Because they weren't expecting a third party to be involved." Said Drake. "So we are looking at two groups who are batting over Amaura." Said Alexa. "Well then that's not good." Said Thaddeus "why's that's." Drake asked. "Because Amaura can't be out in warm temperatures." Said Thaddeus. "Well...what happens if it does." Clemont asked.
"...it dies."
Everyone was then shocked by this,and Bonnie started to tear up about this and Serena went over to comfort her. "So we don't have much time to get Amaura back to the lab." Said Drake. "We have no time to lose. We got to find that truck first." Said Drake. All the sudden Aurorus came in all panic and was trying find Amaura,but then notice the huge hole on the wall,and started to charge outside,but Thaddeus tried to stop him. "Please Aurorus calm down. You can't leave the Lab." Said Thaddeus. But Drake then thought maybe Aurorus might be able to help. He then convinced Thaddeus to let Aurorus go with them.
"Alright,so the thieves might be way head off use,so we need to catch up fast." Said Drake. "So hopefully you four can ride on Aurorus." He continued. "I'll ride on Gogoat." Said Alexa. "And you Drake."
Drake then released his Charizard. "I'll be your eye in the sky." Said Drake as he mounts on. "Problem is which direction they took." Said Clemont. All the sudden an aurora appeared in the sky. "Check that out." Said Drake. "Of course,each time Amaura cries out loud,an aruroa appears in the sky,and if it appears Amaura should be nearby." Said Thaddeus. "Perfect lets go." Everyone then took off with Drake in the air and everyone on the ground.
Meanwhile Mike and his crew continue to chase after the truck. "Perfect guys,just how are we gonna explain this to the boss." Said Jason "Unless you want to die sooner. We don't." Said Mike "At lease I've managed to place a tracker underneath the hull before those bastards threw me out." Said Keith. "Yeah but don't hold your breath yet. We still need to get the Amaura back." Said Mike as they continue to track the rig.
Night fell as the group continued to trek across the forest and come across a rapid river too fast to cross. It was not a problem for Drake. Not so much for the others though. "Now how are we suppose to get across?" Said Serena. Aurorus then summon an icy mist that was cold enough to freeze the river. There they manage to cross but there,they loss the trail. "No the aurora is gone." Said Bonnie. "Now what." Said Serena. Aurorus then called out to him. But nothing happened. "Nothing's happening." Said Ash. "Amaura must be too weak to respond." Said Drake. Aurorus then called out to it again,but still no response. Everyone was still clinging on to hope that Amaura was still alive. Aurorus then called out to it one last time,and a moment later an aurora appeared. "There it is." Said Ash. "That's close lets go." Said Drake as they all head out.
Nearby a battle ensured between Team Rocket,and Mike and his group. As Team Rocket was still driving in the forest,a tire burst and needed to be changed. Then Mike and his team appeared and weren't too pleased to find that another group of so-called thieves steal their prize. A battle then took place between Team Rocket's Inkay and Pumpkaboo and their Crobat and Weavile. Both sides didn't seem to overpower the other. But after switching tactics Mike and his crew overwhelmed the novice trio. They then finish them with a combined assault of Ice Beam and Razor Wind blasted Team Rocket off.
"Well that's the end of that." Said Jason. "Great,now finish the tire swap and let's get going." Said Mike
"Oh,that's not necessary."
They then turned around to see Ash and the group blocking their only escape. "Stand aside kids,and no one gets hurt." Said Mike. "Not gonna happen now let go of Amaura now!" Said Drake. Like all thieves they don't give up their prize but the this was different according to Mike. Somehow he heard something about these guys before,specifically the boys with the long black hair.
"If you won't move,then we'll make you. Crobat Air Cutter" Crobat then unleashed an Air Cutter at the group. "Charizard Flamethrower." Charizard then fired a blast of fire at the Air Cutter,creating a wall of smoke. "Quick guys the truck;me and Ash will handle this." Said Drake. Right away Alexa,Serena,Clemont and Bonnie head over to the truck while Ash and Drake hold the thieves back.
There Alexa then opened the back and saw a very weak Amaura trying to preserve its energy. She then help the weak Pokémon out of the truck and by the time they were about to get away,Mike was already standing in the way with a Weavile by his side. "Weavile Ice Beam." Weavile then fired a beam of ice at the group,freeze them all from head to neck. Drake then notices this and realize the others were in trouble. "You got this?" Said Drake "yea,go help them." Said Ash
As Mike was approaching the weak Amaura. He was stopped by a push in the chest. "You're not going anywhere." Said Drake. Mike just smirked and responded. "Neither are you." He said as he took out a baton,and tried to hit Drake across the face. Drake ducked and took out his Staff and both then engaged in a fierce duel.
Meanwhile Ash was still busy fighting Jason and his Crobat. "Crobat,Air Cutter." Crobat then launched the move at the Mouse Pokémon,effectively causing damage when it connected. "Pikachu hang tight and use Quick Attack." Pikachu then glowed white and charged in to get close. "Keep up the pressure with Air Cutter." Crobat continued to sent a volley of shots at the Mouse Pokémon,but proved too much as the Pikachu's superior speed dodged them all. "Now Thunderbolt,Full Power." Pikachu then charged up fired directly at Crobat,causing major damage and then flying at Jason,knocking them both out.
Meanwhile Drake and Mike were still in middle of a brawl. "Huh you fight well...for a brat." Said Mike. "Lease I'm not losing." Said Drake. As they still trying to connect their weapons at each other while throwing conservative strikes as well. Then they came to standstill as they try to overpower the other with their weapon.
"You can do it Drake." Said Clemont
"Beat him." Yelled Bonnie.
"Ha,can't beat strength with just a stick,boy." Said Mike. "Who said it's just a stick?" Drake smirked as he activated a charge on the top of his Staff to cause a bright light close to Mike's eyes,blinding him. "Oh,hey." Said Mike as he covered his eyes. Drake then took the chance to commerce a series of attacks to overwhelm the blind thief. (Think of this as Nightwing's "Lone Bird" technique from Injustice.) causing him to stumble back to his defeated crew. "Done...now surrender." Drake said looked at the three.
Instead Mike just started laughing and spoke. "You know,at first I didn't know where I heard about you guys but...now I know." He said pointing at Ash and Drake. "What are you talking about?" Said Ash. "I know who you are...Ash and Drake Ketchum." Right away Ash and Drake were startle by this. It wasn't common for people to keep track of them. "How do you know who we are?" Drake demanded. "Let's just say...that now...we'll be coming for you." Mike smirked
"WHO!" Drake yelled.
But not before Mike then toss another Flashbang at the group,blinding he group long enough to make their escape. When the group came to,the three were gone. "We need to go after them." Said Ash "Its no use. They're long gone. We need to now focus on Amaura." Drake said as the group heads over to the injured Amaura. "How is it?" Alexa asked with some concern. Drake looked it over,and what he saw was nothing good. "I think we're too late." Drake shooked his head. Everyone was then saddened over this with Bonnie beginning to tear up. All the sudden Aurorus came over and kneel over Amaura. "What's it doing?" Said Serena. As Aurorus then released a icy mist over Amaura and moments later Amaura was starting to regain its strength. "Aurorus is decreasing the temperature around Amaura to help it regain its strength." Said Ash. There Amaura then stood up on its four legs and everyone then cheered as Amaura was hen safe now.
After trekking back to the lab,Thaddeus then thanked everyone for rescuing Amaura. As Serena,Clemont,and Bonnie played with Amaura and Aurorus,Ash,Drake,and Alexa stood on the side watching them. "Wow what a day." Said Ash. "I agree,we were really cutting it quite close,right Drake?" Said Alexa. But Drake wasn't listening,instead his mind was on other things.
"Drake what's wrong?" Ash asked. "Those guys...they said they heard of us both." Drake admitted. "So,everyone has heard about you in Kalos since the Garchomp incident." Said Alexa. "That's not what my gut telling me...I don't know why but...I think we seen this kind before." Said Drake "Really where?" Ash asked. "I...don't know...everything is just...all over the place now." Said Drake. "But still this much damage from just three poachers?" Said Alexa. "No..based from their matching uniforms and training..they were foot soldiers." Said Drake.
"Which means." Said Ash
"They're work for someone...someone in a web system...and if what they said was true...that's mean Ash...we're now being hunted." Said Drake. "Which means..we now have to be more careful then ever." Ash said as they continue to look at the others.
In an unknown location, Mike and the other enter a room with hardly any lighting. There they're kneel before a sithouette sitting in a chair with a human hand on the left armrest and a mechanical one on the right. "So...I trust the mission was...successful?" Said the figure. Mike and others looked at each other,knowing what they had was anything but good news. "Well...no boss...we were prevented from stealing the Pokémon." Said Mike. "Really?...what was the cause of your failure?" Said The Figure. "Well...two trainers and their friends stopped us." Said Mike.
"Two trainers?"
"Two boys,I've heard they were the once who saved a Garchomp and fought a giant robot in Lumiose City a few weeks ago." Said Mike. The figure said nothing,but after moment it spoke.
"Dismiss."
Mike and the other just stared at each other,but then wasted no time to follow the order and left.
There the figure stared at the darkness,but it knew who Mike was talking about.
"So...let the games begin...Ketchums." It said while laughing evilly with a red eye glowing brightly in the dark.
And done finally. It feels good to finally be back doing this. So there's chapter 20, next one is finally we get to Ash's Cyallage Gym Battle,since I feel that I need to move up the schedule. And if you guys were wondering,in this chapter reveals another enemy to the brothers,but it won't make another appearance for awhile,trust me..I've got plans. Well Like and Comment you guys and another thing is that this story reached over 7000 views,once again I can't express my gratitude for this. Thanks so much for reading,I've miss you guys and this story,but now I'm back. This is Paradox signing off Goodnight everyone.
