Pokémon Journey: Adventures in Kalos

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 40. Man,just by the number I could tell how far this story has went. Plus I still don't know what number it'll end,but I could tell it's going to be a BIG one. Well the Gym Battle now begins,and watch as Ash attempts to thrive through a two-prolong battle in this match. Let's enjoy.


"May my heart be kind,my mind fierce,and my spirit brave."- Kate Forsyth


Chapter 40: Fighting Spirit

"Mienfoo come on out." Korrina's first Pokémon was a bipedal weasel with yellow and maroon fur all over its body. On its arms and legs resemble long sleeves of a tunic. Mienfoo then took a stance and prepared. Meanwhile on the level above Serena scanned it with her Pokédex.

"Mienfoo,the Martial Arts Pokémon,it takes pride in the speed at which it can use moves. What it loses in power,it makes up for in quantity."

"Alright,Fletchinder come on out." Ash then released the Ember Pokémon out of its Pokéball,ready to battle.

"Ready,Ash?" Korrina smirked. "Always." Ash answered with confidence.


Ash vs. Korrina: three on three.

"Mienfoo,use Swift." Mienfoo jumped and fired a dozen stars towards Fletchinder. "Dodge and use Flame Charge." Fletchinder then did an aerial maneuver and caught fire and charged in at high speed. "Use Force Palm." Mienfoo then charged in with its palm opened and met with Fletchinder head on,creating a shockwave.

Both Pokémon were sent back both dealing equally in power. "Wow,this match got heated." Bonnie said. "So Drake,what do think is happening." Serena asked. "Well,it's too soon to tell,but no doubt they equal in power." Drake said. "Making this anyone game." Clemont finished. "Even so,those odds are transparent in Korrina's favor." Drake said. "How so?" Serena asked. "Just watch." Drake concluded

"Flechinder,use Steel Wing." Fletchinder then charged in with Steel Wing closing in fast. "Use High Jump Kick." Mienfoo then jumped up with his knee raised. At the last minute Ash reacted. "Quick ascend!" Fletchinder then cancelled and rose up,making Mienfoo miss and taking recoil damage when it hit the floor.

"See what I mean?" Drake said. "I...almost not see it." Clemont said. "Look,Mienfoo doesn't have the compatibility to face Fletchinder head on,making it at a huge disadvantage. Not just of type compatibility,but of the of overall fact that it'll fall short. While Fighting types are one of the fastest types around,its defenses aren't exactly the same. Plus most Fighting type moves are mainly physical so Mienfoo won't have that many options,plus with a Flying type it needs to stay on its toes." Drake concluded. "So if Ash plays his hands right,this match should be a snap." Bonnie said. "I wouldn't count on that. That is if Korrina has something more then just Swift up her sleeve." Drake said.

"Use Drain Punch." Mienfoo then jumped up and charged its fist with green energy. "Dodge and use Flame Charge again." Flechinder then hovered around to avoid the Drain Punch and fired up and struck Mienfoo down,sending it to the ground. "Now finish this with Razor Wind." Fletchinder then fired several air blades towards the Weasel Pokémon,hitting him dead on. When the smoke revealed,Mienfoo lied on the floor motionless.

"Mienfoo is unable to battle,Flechinder is the winner." Said Gurkinn. The group above cheered,now Ash was in the lead. "Seems you were right about Mienfoo Drake." Said Clemont. "That was mainly because the Gym Battles I saw during my time here. Korrina only used Lucario,and sometimes it's Mega Evolution." Drake said. "So Korrina is trying to give Ash a run for his money." Bonnie said. "No...I think Korrina is trying to make an impression of the Shalour Gym. Even though the battles previously past,Korrina was always looking forward to battling Ash." Drake said. "Didn't notice you and her battle though?" Serena asked. "That was her Grandfather and that battle ended in a stalemate." Drake said. "Now I wonder what Pokémon Korrina will use now." Clemont said. "If I have to venture a guess. She's having Lucario go last." Drake said.

"Alright Machoke,come on out." Korrina then released a big,buffly,purple Humanoid with a belt around his waist. Ash then looked at Flectinder and noticed it was pretty worn out. "You did good Flechinder,take a nice rest." Ash returned the Ember Pokémon and took out another Pokéball. "Hawlucha,I choose you." Ash then released the Wrestling into the ring.

"Battle Begin!" Gurkinn kicked things off

"Machoke use Brick Break." Machoke then charged in with a glowing fist. "Meet that with Karate Chop." Hawlucha then too met the giant Humanoid and clashed in,both trying to overpower the other.

"So I get to see Ash's newest Pokémon in battle." Drake said. "You come to find Hawlucha is full of pride." Serena said. "So...is that the reason why it's letting Machoke hit him over and over with Brick Break?" Drake asked nervously,causing the group to look over to see Hawlucha hold his ground against the oncoming Brick Breaks. "That's...somewhat of Hawlucha's thing Drake." Clemont answered.

"Machoke,change things up with Low Sweep." "Hand Spring to dodge." As Machoke did a right Low Sweep,Hawlucha managed to avoid it by hopping down and recovered by spring back up. "Counter with High Jump Kick." Hawlucha then lunged forward with his knee up high the next second and struck Machoke right in the chest,sending him back.

"Machoke,time to turn this thing around,Use Focus Blast." Using Fighting energy to manifest it into a ball,Machoke charged up and then fired. "Take it Hawlucha." Ash smirked. "Why is Ash smirking,surely he is up to something,but what is it." Korrina thought.

As the Focus Blast came closer,Hawlucha ready by planting his feet. Then he finally came into contact with it as he grabbed it and is trying to keep it at bay. At the sudden the Focus Blast arched and wounded up carrying Hawlucha up high at a 55 degree angle,both were now heading towards the wall.

"If Hawlucha collides with the wall plus the damage from that Focus Blast,it's all over." Clemont said. "Yet Ash is still confident,look." The group then looks at Ash with his eyes closer,still smirking. "I don't understand,he's letting it happen." Serena said.

Then Ash sprung his plan into action. "Alright Hawlucha,use that high angle to increase your momentum and use Flying Press." He said. Hawlucha did so and rolled around so that the Focus Blast was behind his back. At the same time,he launched himself within mere moments before the Focus Blast exploded into the wall,but by then Hawlucha was at a safe distance,already coming in fast and hot.

"No! This was Ash's plan all along!" Korrina panicked. "Machoke get out of there!" But by then it was too late as Hawlucha closed in and finally made his mark and struck his target. The collision shook the battlefield as the smoke covered the impact. When the smoke disappeared Machoke laid there unconscious.

"Machoke is unable to battle,Hawlucha wins it." Said Gurkinn. "I gotta say,pretty impressive plan Ash,using my Focus Blast like that." Korrina said. Ash only nodded and knew what his next challenge will bring. "But this isn't over. I'll guarantee you this one won't be easy." Korrina said. "This is it!" Ash said as he planted his feet further into the ground.

"Lucario,come on out." Korrina then released the Aura Pokémon out. "For the kicker." Korrina then touched her Key Stone and then Lucario slowly became Mega Lucario. "Korrina not gonna hold back is she?" Serena said. "Not in the slightest way." Said Drake.

"Ready Hawlucha?" Hawlucha. "That case use Karate Chop." Hawlucha lunged forward with a glowing hand. "Counter with Power Up Punch." Both then charged in with their attacks,each one trying to counter the other,until then both had cancelled out. "High Jump Kick." Hawlucha then jumped up and struck Lucario hard in the chest,sending him back. "Let's keep up the Pressure,use Karate Chop." Hawlucha then closed in with a glowing hand. "Block it with your arm." Lucario raised his forearm when Hawlucha striked. "Now use Aura Sphere." Lucario then launched a ball of Aura straight at the exposed Hawlucha. The attack carried straight to the wall like before,but since the attack was launched at an even greater volatility,Hawlucha had almost no time to react and attack struck him to the attack. When the smoke disappeared Hawlucha was imprinted to the wall,fainted.

"Hawlucha is unable to battle,Lucario wins." Gurkinn said.

Ash returned Hawlucha as he then took out another Pokéball. "You think this one will save you Ash?" Korrina said. Ash said nothing as he released Fletchinder back into the battle. "Ash seems moved by this?" Bonnie said. "It doesn't matter. Ash will beat her." Serena said. "Drake,what do you think." Clemont asked. Drake,however,said nothing as he could tell something that the others don't see. "I think you guys need to keep watching." He said. The others looked confused as to why he said that,clearly Drake was more aware of this situation then them.

"Fletchinder use Flame Charge." Fletchinder then caught on fire and charge in. "Defend with your Bone." Lucario unleashed his Bone Staff and defended against fiery bird. Despite pushing Fletchinder back Lucario felt the damage being done to him. "Use Aura Sphere." Lucario then fired a ball of Aura towards Fletchinder. "Dodge and use Flame Charge." Fletchinder easily dodged the Aura Sphere and charged fire and charged his opponent once again. With no time to react,Korrina had one option. "Defend!" Lucario then took out his Bone Staff once again and defend against the raging fire bird. This time it was different as Lucario was losing ground until he finally did a last minute pushover.

"I guess this is the only option,I know Ash thinks Fletchinder may or may not be enough to keep Mega Lucario down,so the that's why he's trying to wear him out with Flame Charge,as it does super effective damage to Lucario." Drake thought to himself.

"Use Flame Charge once again." Fletchinder then caught fire and speed up at high speeds. "That's it Ash,I know a way to stop your plan." Korrina smirked. When Fletchinder was close enough Korrina acted. "Use Metal Sound." Using the claws on his hands,Lucario generated a loud enough for Fletchinder to halt it attack. "Now use Aura Sphere." Lucario acted fast as he launched another Aura Sphere towards. The attack struck powerfully as smoke appeared as Fletchinder lied on the ground fainted.

"Fletchinder is unable to battle,Lucario wins." Gurkinn said.

"Ha,now the score is tied" Korrina cheered. Ash returned Fletchinder as he then wondered what to do next. "Your move Ash." Korrina waited. Ash stared motionless,"Even with this plan still in motion,it'll take a march off to beat Korrina." Ash said. "Ash! Your move." Korrina said. Pikachu then called up to his trainer. Ash snapped out of it and knew what Pikachu was trying to tell him. "Pikachu,I choose you." Pikachu then stepped up ready to battle. "Well...shall we find out?" Ash asked. "Find what?" Korrina asked. "Who ends this." Ash said.

"Pikachu Quick Attack!" Pikachu glowed under glowing Aura and charged in. "Use Power Up Punch." Lucario then charged in with a Orange glowed fist,and met the Mouse Pokémon head on. By superior strength Lucario managed to overpower Pikachu,sending him flying. "Quick use Thunderbolt." Pikachu quickly focus and fired a bolt of lightning,hitting Lucario and causing damage.

"You really think Pikachu can hold on." Bonnie said. "The chances are slim,but not unbeatable." Clemont said. "Come on guys,this is Ash we're talking about. He'll overcome this." Serena told them,unfortunately they don't seem to be paying attention. "Ughhh. Drake help me out here." Serena asked. "There something else amuck." Drake said. "What do you mean." Serena asked. "Ash seems...more conflicted then usual." Drake said. "You mean he won't have much of a chance to win?" Serena asked,now worried. "It's not that...something more is coming." Drake said. "Now you lost me." Serena said. "Keep watching." Drake said,knowing that something big is coming down.

"Use Iron Tail." Pikachu then jumped and attacked with a Steel tail. "Use Bone Rush." Lucario rushed in with his Bone Staff and collided with Pikachu's Iron Tail. When one attack failed both tried another and both wound up clashing like Knight's swords duel. "Jump high and use Eletro Ball." Pikachu then retreated by jumping high and launched a ball of electricity. "Use Aura Sphere." Lucario then fired a ball of Aura towards the Electro Ball. Both attacks collided,but ultimately the Aura Sphere prevailed and cut through,and Pikachu was struck hard,sending him back to Ash's feet.

Ash felt nearly lost,there was no way to cut though Lucario's newfound power. Even with his plan of trying to wear Lucario down,he still couldn't Punch through that offense that's is Lucario defense. Just by the thought of that,he wondered. Did he actually do all that he can. All of his abilities and nothing he could do about it. Suddenly a rush of emotion filled his mind. Determination,Honor,Truth,and lastly...Power. Which then brought memories involving those things.

"It's not who are underneath,but what you do that defines you."

"If we only do what we can do. We will never become anymore then of what we are now."

"To the things we hold inside. Let it show you fear. That way you find your heart become strong,your mind fierce,and your soul representing the light and the brave."

That last one...those were Drake's words when he told him last night. The same who told to him by his former Master(and love life,which is still unknown to anyone besides Drake himself) Sara. Ash then looked to ground,slowly raising his fist,clutching them as hard as he could. He became well known of the risks,but...just this once. "Let my Aura guild me."

"You seem lost Ash. You wish to forfeit." Korrina hesitate to asked. "If you know me that well? You must know." Ash said while glowing outline covered his body.

"I never Quit." Ash said,somehow in a deeper voice. Korrina took a closer look to see Ash's eyes. "Ash your eyes. They're blue now!" Korrina said. "I know." Ash smirked.

"Uhh Drake? What's happening?" Serena asked along with the others looking shockingly. "The real battle...has begun." Drake smirked,now confirming his suspensions.

"Use Aura Sphere." Lucario then launched powerful ball of Aura. "Dodge and Attack with Quick Attack." Pikachu then boast forward in a slightly blue aura and suddenly avoided the Aura Sphere and attacked Lucario,sending him back. "What? Th-that's impossible. No way Pikachu was that fast!" Korrina thought to herself. Gurkinn too was surprised by this and looked at the slightly outlined glowing trainer with morphed blue eyes. "This...will be a battle to remember."

"Use Bone Rush." Lucario then took out is Bone Staff and attacked. "Counter with Iron Tail!" Pikachu then countered with a Steel Tail,and both collided to countered the other once again. Both equaled in strength and and pushed each other to their side of the field. "This match is over." Ash said,still in a deep voice. "Then let's finish this." Korrina vowed. "Aura Sphere!" Lucario then shot and fired with all his might. "Use Quick Attack." Pikachu then sprinted straight forward,towards the Aura Sphere.

"Please tell me Ash didn't just lost it." Bonnie said. "No look." Clemont pointed

Pikachu kept on going faster and faster to the point where electricity was trailing behind him. Then all the sudden Pikachu combusted into a Electro field around him which only getting faster and faster with each passing second.

"Uhh Is that?" Clemont struggled to say. "Volt Tackle." Drake finished his response.

The closer Pikachu got,the more strength Ash felt through his partner. "GOOOO!" Ash shouted. This cause Pikachu to simply go through the Aura Sphere like a hot knife though butter. Lucario and Korrina were shocked,but by then Pikachu had already come close and struck Lucario like a missile,causing a powerful shockwave and explosion. Everyone covered their until it was safe to look again. When Korrina looked ahead,Lucario wasn't on the field anymore. "Lucario? Lucario,where are you?!" She asked with worry. She then heard a moan from behind and she turn to see her partner imprinted to the wall just like Hawlucha before him. Lucario slowly fell back to the ground,but by then he was revealed fainted and resetting back to his original form.

"L-Lucario is unable to continue,Pikachu wins and the match goes to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town." Gurkinn said,awestruck of the outcome. Korrina then walked over to her fallen partner. "You did great Lucario." Lucario then slowly got up and smiled,accepting their defeat. Both then turn to their opponent. Ash still had a very serious,almost sinister look on his face,all while still showing a blue outline around him. "Ash that was a battle of the ages." Korrina said,until she noticed something on Ash's noise. It was red and coming out of his left nostril. "Ash you're bleeding."

Ash caught that and wiped the blood off his nose. By then the outline glow disappear and his eyes resorted back to his original auburn color. "Just a nosebleed. I'll be fine." Ash said in transitional grin. The others have already came down to celebrate Ash's victory. "Ash you did it!" Serena hugged him by surprise. "Not just that,you used your Aura which was the best thing ever." Bonnie said. "I was impressed Ash,you did good." Clemont said. "A clear sign of tenacity,and...we gonna have a discussion about just transpired." Drake told him. "That I'm looking forward to." Ash said.

"Ash?" Ash then turn to see Gurkinn hand Korrina something. "You truly showed what it means to have a Fighter's Spirit in you." Korrina said. "Seems we both learned something haven't we." Ash said. "Here,as proof of your victory at the Shalour Gym. The Rumble Badge." Korrina handed him what was two knuckles together. "I got the Rumble Badge." Ash cheered along with his Pokémon.


Outside the Gym the group prepared to leave. "Well guys,hoped you both learned a thing or two." Drake said. "We did,thank you for everything Mr. Ketchum." Gurkinn said. "So Ash where is Gym Battle?" Korrina asked. "Well,I'm all out of moves,and besides I still don't know much of Kalos." Ash said. "I can help with that." Serena took out her tablet to show the next Gym location.

"Tada,the next Gym is here in Coumarine City." Serena shows everyone information along with an image of a huge tree. "That's a big tree." Drake said. "Good luck Ash,the Coumarine Gym is sure to give you a kick." Said Korrina.

Everyone then walked off while waving goodbye,now looking forward to next set of adventure as the Journey continues.


Boom done. Well guys that's the outcome. Impressive isn't it? On to details,these next two charpters that are coming will be the last of the Orginal XY and we will be jumping into the Kalos Quest. And let's just say the final resolution to everything that has transpired this last few chapters will take its shape. Stay on the edge of your seats everyone. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.