Pokémon Journey: Adventures in Kalos

Hey guys,Paradox here and here is Chapter 33. So,major things happened in the last chapter that you guys probably understand. Now we'll at the point where "Nothing is what it seems" so these next few chapters will play close to that statement. Now,on with the show!"


"Coming together is a beginning,staying together is progress,and working together is success."-Henry Ford


Chapter 33: Forest Team Bonding

After leaving the Pokémon Center,the group then resumed their travels down Route 11,on their way to Shalour City. While traveling along the road,Ash and Serena were having a conversation when Serena asked how her doppelgänger for Earth 2 was like. Ash told her that he would tell her his honest opinion.

"Hahaha! Really?" Serena was laughing when Ash was telling her about Mirror Serena. "Yes,she was quite a handful." Ash said,Ash told her his honest opinion:even though Mirror Serena was a pain in the ass in he beginning. She means well to care about her friends. "I'll probably have a hard time as much as the next person." Serena said,still chuckling. "I'm just glad she repented what she did,and change to help her friends." Ash said. "

And you?" Serena asked. "What about me?" Ash asked. "Not 'you' you,your doppelgänger." Serena asked. "...I have faith in him,and I think after that day taught him a thing or two about perseverance." Ash said. "That's good,so can I ask you something else?" Serena asked. "Sure,ask away." Ash said. "...about last night." Serena said. Ash then immediately grew red and felt his body temperature rise. Last night when they talked things over,made up,and especially,he remembered he took a risk and kissed his crush on the cheek. "Oh...um...I'm sorry if I push it last night." Ash said,feeling that the kiss was probably overkill. "No,no its ok,I...liked it" Serena said,with a red blush on her face,feeling nervous. "Oh...um...I'm glad you did." Ash said feeling the same way. "Hey are you guys coming?!" Both broke their contract,and saw that Bonnie was calling them. Both smiled at each other and caught up to the siblings.

After maintaining a good pace,the gang then settle on the side of the road,until Bonnie heard what sounded like rushing water. She ran to the source,which caused everyone to follow suit. When they caught up,they saw a beautiful waterfall. There,they decided to step up the table to have lunch.

While lunch was being prepped,Ash decided to get some more training done. Ash stood at the base of the waterfall,and had Froakie's Pokéball in his hand. "Alright Froakie,come on out!" Ash threw the Pokéball in the air and out came the Bubble Frog. "Alright Froakie,this is the perfect place for you to do some training." Ash said. Froakie then looked around to see sparking water fall from above and into the pond. His trainer was right,this was the perfect place to train.

For five minutes,Ash had Froakie perform Pound,Water Pulse on then the waterfall. Alright,that's good work Froakie." Ash complimented. All the sudden,a log that flowed from the river above the waterfall came crashing down,and was falling straight for Pikachu. "Pikachu look out!" Ash shouted. Pikachu looked up and saw a huge log falling down to him,but by the time he could react,the log was already three feet away from crushing him.

Two and a half feet.

One and half feet.

All the sudden Froakie was running at full speed and then jumped high. He then charged enough energy into his hands,which then formed into the shape of a white blade,which was unknown to Froakie,who was caught in the moment to save his friend. With one mighty swipe,the log split in half and both pieces then land into the pond below.

The group was mesmerized by what Froakie did,even Froakie himself was mesmerized what just happened. "What was that?" Bonnie asked. "I think that was Cut." Clemont concluded. "Wow Froakie you just learn Cut." Ash said with pride. Froakie,meanwhile just looked at his hand,and he too came to the conclusion what he did:he learned a new moment in the spur of the moment.

"You know Ash,Froakie is starting to get stronger and stronger." Clemont said. Ash thought about it. Ever since that day on top of Prism Tower with he,Pikachu,and Froakie went to save Garchomp,Froakie has proven to be improving on his battling skills. Even during the days when all Ash did was train while distancing himself from the others,Froakie put in hard work to his training and commitment. The battle they had against Mirror Serena and her Fennekin proved that when Ash stayed true to his word that the battle was nothing more then...five seconds.

"You're right Clemont." Ash said. "I think we should put that to the test." Clemont proposed. "You want to have a battle?" Ash guess at what Clemont was suggesting. "Well,yea but to take it an extra mile,let's have a Double Battle." Clemont said. "Alright,lets do it." Ash said.

Both friends then stood across from one another in an open area by the waterfall. "Alright,partners are gonna be Chespin and Bunnelby." Both Pokémon then stepped forward,Chespin in particular was very excited to get this battle underway. "Alright,Froakie and...I know,Hawlucha you're up." Both Pokémon stood in front of their trainer,ready to battle.


Ash vs. Clemont: Two on Two

But before they could get the battle started,Hawlucha wanted to give Froakie a fist pound. Aside from battling alongside his doppelgänger in Earth 2,Hawlucha rarely had a partner or participated in a Double Battle,even when he was the Forest Champion before Ash even caught him.

Froakie accepted the gesture and both got ready. "Alright Chespin,Vine Whip on Froakie. Bunnelby use Double Slap on Hawlucha." Chespin then attack using long vines from its body,while Bunnelby used its long ears to strike Hawlucha. "Froakie attack with Water Pulse,Hawlucha,charge in with Karate Chop.

Both Pokémon then charged in with Froakie shooting a Water Pulse at the Vine Whip,canceling it. While Hawlucha and Bunnelby took their part of the battle like a boxing match. Out of pride,Hawlucha took Bunnelby's Double Slap and didn't even let it faze him,while performing Karate Chop against Bunnelby's Double Slap. Froakie oversaw this and thought what Hawlucha was doing was very unorthodox,normally the Pokémon avoids attacks,not take them.

"Quick,Bunnelby use Mud Shot on Hawlucha." Bunnelby then charged up several shots of mud to fire at Hawlucha. "Froakie use Water Pulse." Froakie then charge up a ball of water and fired it,hitting Bunnelby mid air. Unfortunately this only anger Hawlucha,and confronted him,stating that he wish to battle on his own without support. Froakie while slightly agitated,felt very confused,after all,he did just cover his partner's back. "Hey guys it ok,let's just get back to the battle." Ash said trying to calm his Pokémon down.

"Let take advantage of the situation,Chespin Pin Missile." Chespin then fired multiple green pine missiles at the two Pokémon. "Dodge it!" Both Pokémon dodged the attack. Froakie in particular managed to dodge and land right in front of Bunnelby. With the incoming missiles still tailing him,Froakie dodged at the last minute and the Pin Missile hit Bunnelby instead,making him faint.

Hawlucha was irritated that Froakie interfered. It stood against him to stay out of the way. Froakie was annoyed and told him that he finish part of the battle. This only anger the Wrestling Pokémon,which lead him to attacking his partner with a Karate Chop,sending him back.

"Hey! Guys stop it!" Ash shouted at them. But both Pokémon didn't heed,and Froakie,taken back by what Hawlucha did,return the favor with a powerful blow to Hawlucha's chest with Cut,pushing him back. Hawlucha,surprised but was also had a fiery look in his eye. This little frog was really asking for it. He then retaliated with a High Jump Kick,but Froakie avoided it by using Double Team,making Hawlucha missed. Both Pokémon then charged at each other again with move at the ready,but someone stood in front of them.

"Stop!" Ash said in between of them. Both Pokémon quickly reacted and moved slightly to their left to avoid hitting their trainer.


"Now what is up with the both of you! You're supposed to be on the same team!" Ash scowled his Pokémon. Both didn't say anything,only to have angry glares at one another. "Ash I think they angry at each other,because they got in each other way during the battle." Serena said. "Ok,now the only thing is..how are we got to fix this?" Ash said. "Ok,can you two make up?" Ash said. They're only response started when Hawlucha smack Froakie on his head,which only lead to Froakie hitting him on his back. Then the punches and scratches just came altogether.

"Guess that's a no." Ash said to himself while running over to separate the two. "I told you two to quit it!" Ash said while pull the two away from each other. "Alright,its clear that you two can't. So I'm gonna do something for the both of you." Ash said then began to walk away. "But Ash,what are you gonna do?" Serena asked. "Trust me,I know just the thing." Ash said. Meanwhile,the two Pokémon were moved,and perhaps abit startled. Their trainer was gonna come up with something just for the two of them. Worst case could be a cruel and unusual punishment for their fight.

After thirty minutes have passed,Ash came back with a idea in mind. "I know just thing to get these guys work together." Ash said. "What is it?" Serena asked. "A move,just for these two." Ash said. He then explained how it will work. With Hawlucha taking off in the air,Froakie will hop on his while they'll approach their target. Froakie will then jump towards the target and attack with Cut,while Hawlucha with finish it off with Flying Press.

"I call it the Super Flying Cut." Ash said. "Not a bad name." Bonnie said. "With this move,it should help overwhelming a single target." Said Clemont. Ash then walked over to his Pokémon and explain the plan to them. Both seem to be liking the idea,while feeling revived that this wasn't any sort of punishment. They then went to the open spot where they battled Clemont earlier to practice.

"Alright ready guys." Both Pokémon nodded and Hawlucha kick things off by taking off,while Froakie follow suit on the ground. "Alright,go Froakie." Froakie then jumped on,unfortunately on the wrong part and landed right on Hawlucha's head. With another Pokémon blocking his view,Hawlucha lost control of his attitude and went straight for the ground,hitting land hard. After hitting ground,both Pokémon scowled each other,each putting the blame on the other. "Hey come on! It was just an accident!" Ash said. This caused both Pokémon to stop bickering and look forward. "Look,let's try again,we'll get it right." Ash said.

Both Pokémon got ready. "Alright go!" Both Pokémon went again in the same positions. Froakie managed to jump on but didn't gain a balance and fell off to back to land. "Froakie,are you alright!" Ash rushed to his partner. Froakie nodded and wanted to continue. "Alright,if you want to." Ash said then resume back to their training. "Alright guys,third time's the charm. Ready?" Ash said,unknown to him,of the thing that was wrapping around his wrist.

"Ready,G-" Ash was stopping when he felt something tugging him with great force. Whatever was pulling him cause Ash to stumble and then get dragged off into the woods. "AAHHHH,WHATS HAPPENING!" Ash yelled out loud. The others managed to hear him in distress and started running after him.

"Ash!" Serena yelled as her along with the others chasing after him. All the sudden the ground began to rumble and then the tree roots around them began to spout in front of them,creating a barrier and halting their process,Hawlucha and Froakie,on the other hand,managed to get through before the path was completely sealed. Ash was still getting dragged off by the vine until then he halted and the vine around his waist unraveled. "Alright,who's there. Whoever you are,this isn't funny!" Ash yelled out. Ash then felt a rumbling sound coming from behind him. He then turned around and was completely spooked. He almost didn't notice it due to his surroundings,but what he saw was basically a giant walking tree. "Are you a Pokémon?" Ash said while taking out his Pokédex.

Trevenant,The Elder Tree Pokémon,using its roots as a nervous system,it can control trees in the forest. It'll trap people who harm the forest,never to return."

"Wait what was that last part?!" Ash said,feeling uneasy. He then looked at the Pokémon standing right in front of him,now feeling uneasy to very uncomfortable. "Look you gotta believe me. I would never do anything to harm the forest." Ash said. But Trevenant wasn't interested in listening,instead he launched five bright yellow energy balls at Ash. The energy then circled around him for a moment. "Hey wait a minute. Is that-?" Ash was cut off when then energy balls then hit his body. "Hi..dden...Pow...er" Ash felt very faint and then collapsed on the ground. Seeing the boy was finally unconscious,Trevenent then picked him up carried him away,with more tree roots blocking the path behind them. Leaving only Ash's hat on ground when he collapsed.

"Come on guys,we have to cut through." Serena said. "We'll deep in the woods Serena,it'll be easy for us to get lost." Clemont said. "Pikachu,can't you pick up Ash's scent or something?" Bonnie asked the Mouse Pokémon. Pikachu then immediately got to work and started sniffing around. "This is very bad!" Clemont said. "Why's that Clemont." Serena asked. "I heard rumors about this forest. It's said that people who harm the forest get taken to be eaten." Clemont said. Right away Serena was filled with dread,Ash was taken and he might be lunch for some creature. "But...that means,Ash might be eaten!" Serena said in a squeaky voice. "Like I said,they'll just rumors" Clement tried to ease her mind.

"Pikachu" the Mouse Pokémon shouted. "Pikachu,he caught the trail!" Bonnie said. The three then followed Pikachu over the barrier and back onto the path.

Ahead of the group,Froakie and Hawlucha continued down the path that Ash was dragged off. Then all the sudden two vines lying on the ground,came alive and then wrapped around their legs,finally hoisting them up high. Both struggled to break free,while trying to move in the opposite direction,the vines tugged back,causing their heads to hit on another. Both immediately started to blame each other for that. Not along after that,the vine was starting to rip apart until it suddenly snap,causing the duo to fall back on solid ground.

Both were dazed and took a moment to bear heir surroundings. Then Froakie saw what was very familiar to the both of them. They ran up to see what was Ash's hat,and both knew what dragged their off has pass by here. With that they knew they were close and started running forward with Hawlucha wearing his trainer's hat for safekeeping.

While still walking through the forest,a very dazed Ash finally regained consciousness. "Huh..where..are you...taking me?" Ash said in a very drowsy tone. Trevenent didn't bother to look at him and just continued walking. All the sudden,a Water Pulse exploded in front of them. Trevenent then looked behind them to see two trespassers standing there.

Fully awake now Ash saw who it was. "Froakie,Hawlucha! You guys made it." Ash said. Both Pokémon ready to do all that training they been doing. They started to charge with Hawlucha in the air and Froakie on the ground. Froakie then jumps up and land perfect on Hawlucha's back. Closing in, Froakie then jumped to perform Cut,which didn't hold well,since the attack went right through it and Froakie just splat into it. Hawlucha then notice something went wrong,and tried to stop himself,but it was too late and he wound up hitting the splattered Froakie instead.

"What..how come it didn't-" Ash said then realized the obvious thing. "You're part Ghost type. That's why!" Ash said. Now knowing the fact that it's part Ghost type,both Pokémon knew just the plan. They decided to recreate the the technique with Froakie flying on Hawlucha's back. Hawlucha then performed a Flying Press after Froakie jumped up high. Hawlucha's then simply passed through Trevenent,but he knew that. He wanted Trevenent's attention on him and not on the falling Frog preparing a Water Pulse. By Trevenent realized the trick,it was too late as Froakie what already fired the Water Pulse right to its face.

Trevenent stumbled,causing him to lose his grip on the raven haired trainer. Ash then made a break for it as soon as he was laid down. "Thanks guys,you're the best." Ash said to his Pokémon. Hawlucha then took off Ash's hat and put it right where it belongs. "Thanks Hawlucha." Ash said then turned back to Trevenent. "Alright,what do you want with me?!" Ash demanded. At first Trevenent just stood there,wondering what to do. Ash and the others had that same expression. Finally taking a chance,Trevenent began to walk down then path from earlier,and wanted the three to follow him.

Feeling skeptical about this,Ash and the others decided to follow Trevenent. Trevenent then lead them to one part of the wood,that lead them on to the road. From there,they approached this one big tree. "Alright,what's is it?" Ash asked. At that moment,they heard a cry for help coming above them. Ash then saw what was two Pokémon trapped in a net that he seen before in the past. "Hey,its a Bonsly and a Sudowoodo." Ash said. He then looked back at Trevenent and now understood why he did what he did. He wanted him to save his friends. "You wanted me save them...it's ok I understand." Ash said,knowing Trevenent was apologizing for dragging him off.

"Ash!" Ash and the others then heard and realized it was Serena,and the others. "Serena,Clemont,Bonnie!" Ash was glad to see the others. Pikachu hopped on his trainer's shoulder feeling happy to see his trainer. "Yea,I'm happy to see you too buddy." Ash told Pikachu while petting him between his ears. "Ash what happened." Clemont asked. "Maybe later Clemont,right now we need to save those two Pokémon in the net above." Ash pointed to the net hanging on a tree branch.

"Those poor Pokémon." Bonnie said. "Yea,and Trevenent here,only dragged me to take me here to save them." Ash said. "Alright,so what do we do." Serena said. "I got this." Ash said then started to climb up the tree. Nearly the top,Ash reached out to grab the net and when he did,completely left him shocked.

"AHHGHHH!" Ash yelled out in pain,causing him to fall down. "Ash are you alright!" Serena helped Ash off the ground. "Uhh..Electro Net...brilliant." Ash said while getting up. "Now what?" Bonnie asked. "Plan B,Pikachu use Iron Tail." Pikachu then jumped up and used Iron Tail on the net. Using a steel type move and Pikachu being an electric type,Pikachu felt nothing more then a tickle,and the force broke the net,setting the Pokémon free.

Trevenent was thankful for its friends being saved. "It was no problem at all Trevenent." Ash said. "Now,there's the mystery of who rigged the net." Ash said. Then somehow like a sixth sense. Ash reacted quickly to have a mechanical hand grabbed his arm and then had enough force to pull him off to the source.

"Ash!" Everyone yelled out. Ash felt like paper as he felt this happen to him a second time,today. "Alright we got you Pika-...Twerp!" Said James,who was manning the claw. "Oh why didn't I just guess...it was you three." Ash said with the arm attached to him,now knowing who rigged the net. "You're not Pikachu!" Jessie said. "Oh no,I'm just his trainer,somewhat kidnap by the world's worst thieves." Ash said out loud. "Look at you,twerp finally grown a spine." Said Meowth.

"I've grown up." Ash said. "That,we seen. Now give us your Pokémon." Jessie said. "I don't think so." Ash said then feeling the strain of the claw on his arm,until he felt something inside of him and then he tugged so hard that the claw simply broke and he was free. Team Rocket were surprised even daze when they thought they saw was the twerps eyes turn blue. "Oh by the way,you mean the Pokémon down with my friends,while I was distracting you guys." Ash said. "What?!" Team Rocket said.

"Pikachu,Thunderbolt." Serena commanded. Pikachu then launched the bolt of lightning at the trio. Ash managed to narrowly dodge by jumping off the chiff he and Team Rocket were on. Team Rocket was too afraid to move and the Thunderbolt hit its mark.

"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGAIN!" Team Rocket said as they flew off again. "Ash!" Serena said as Ash continued to free fall. Ash tried to find some grip on the chiff wall,but to no avail. He brace for impact,but it never came. Instead he looked up to see Trevenent and he landed on his palm. "Wow thanks Trevenent." Ash thanked. Trevenent was all thankful. It was the lease he could do for saving its friends.

"Ash,are you alright." Serena asked when she and the others ran over. "Guys I'm alright." Ash said while still recovering from his little free fall. Serena noticed carefully in his eyes that in one moment he blinked blue eyes which Serena thought was abnormal since Ash has brown eyes. He then blinked again and she saw his eyes went back to normal. "Ash how did you snapped that mechanical arm off you,like it was nothing." Clemont asked. Ash was about to asked when Serena intruded. "Ash your eyes,they were blue one moment." She stated. And just like that Ash knew what they were talking about.

"That was my Aura." Ash said. "You were using it,that's so cool!" Bonnie said. "Maybe,but..I wasn't even aware that I was using it." Ash said. "What does this mean though." Serena asked. "It means more questions I'll have to ask Drake when we get to Shalour City." Ash said then turn to Trevenent. "Thanks for saving me again Trevenent." Ash said. Trevenent was thankful. "Well we should probably get going." Ash said. Trevenent and its friends wave goodbye as the group does the same as they get back on the road.

Night came rather quickly and by the time the sun set,the group finally reached the next Pokémon Center. While waiting for their Pokémon being check,Nurse Joy walks up to the group. "Excuse me,but Ash Ketchum. You have a phone call waiting for you at the holophones." She said. "Ok,thank you." Ash said then stood up to go. "Do you need company?" Serena asked. "No it okay,I'm pretty sure it'll take a moment." Ash said,trying to ease her mind. Serena smiled,trusting Ash on his decision.

Ash then went to holophones. He sat down and took the call and on the other side,surprised him.

"Hey Drake." And said. "Ash,how are you guys." Drake asked. "We're pretty good. We're making good process on Route 11." Ash said. "Any trouble?" Drake had to asked. Ash thought about this. Aside from Team Rocket,he and group been through plenty of situations that he's could talk about for so long that he'll be finish when the sun rise the next day. Instead Ash took the high road. "Aside from Team Rocket,we faced a lot of things,but I'll tell you all about it when we get to Shalour City. Speaking of which how is it over there?" Ash asked.

"Its great,I got a lot of training done and even battled Gurkinn and his Mega Lucario with Lucario one time." Drake said. "Now that I have to know how that went." Said Ash. "It ended in a tied. Mainly because my Lucario and his were too tired to continue." Drake said. "Have to battled Korrina yet?" Ash asked. "No,but she's been getting all these challengers. Like today she battled someone has a Absol who could Mega Evolve." Drake said. "How that turned out." Ash asked. "She won by an inch." Drake said. "I hope you have been training hard as well,because...well,she's not letting up." Drake said. "I'll keep that in mind." Ash said.

"So why have you called?" Ash asked. "What,I can't call to see how my brother is?" Drake said with a clueless look in his face. Ash just stared at him with a straight face until he spilled the beans. "Ok,ok...Professor Sycamore contacted the gym this morning. He said if you four are interested his Summer Camp is opening tomorrow morning and he has some spots open still. Now the good news is if you guys are still on Route 11,that's great,I've already sent the location through the holophone,did you get it?" Drake said. Ash then saw a small piece of paper coming through a small slot. On it was the location of the Summer Camp. "I got it." Ash said.

"Good,I'll log off so you guys can get an early morning." Drake said. "Alright take care." Ash said. "You too." Drake said then hung up. Ash turn off the phone and headed back to the group. "Hey guys,I'm back." Ash said. "Who was at the phone?" Serena asked. "It was Drake,and called me with a proposition." Ash said. "And what is it?" Bonnie asked. "How do you guys feel about going to Professor Sycamore Pokémon Summer Camp?" Ash asked.


Done,well hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. More original I'll admit but it had its moments. Like,Comment,tell me what you guys think might happen. Thanks for reading. Sorry if this took long but college life is time consuming. Again,thanks. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.