Pokémon Journey:Kalos Quest
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 45 and Chapter 2 of the Kalos Quest. Won't go into detail much but more development and plot line are involved in this. Enjoy
"Take time to deliberate;but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in."-Andrew Jackson
Chapter 45: A Shadowy Objective
"Come on Ash,just a little more." Drake said. "I don't know how much longer I can hold it." Said Ash. As the group continued to Coumarine City,the group took a break by a stream to have lunch. Meanwhile Drake decided to continue with Ash's training. This time was meditation and Drake had Ash maintaining a hand stand position on a rock with just one hand and Drake told him to last thirty minutes. "We already had lunch and this exercise is already making me hungry." Ash complained. "Don't think about it then." Drake told him.
A while later
"And...Done." Ash then let go and fell on the ground. "Good." Drake said. "Really?!,that's all you have to say?!" Ash said. "You know part of this exercise involved maintaining a clear mind." Drake said. "*sigh* sorry,I just...wondered what this was all about." Ash said. "You had it easy. I had to do that for two hours,and if I messed up,I'd get my head bashed in,and that was because Sara hated me at the time." Drake explained. "You sound like you speaking highly about it." Said Ash. "Because...she's may have hated me,but I never hated her...not once." Drake said,remembering key moments he and Sara had on their first year. "I really think you need to see someone." Said Ash. "Maybe,but then again my life is the biggest wallblock." Said Drake.
"Alright so,Aura training is next." Drake said. "On to the good stuff." Ash comment. "It is because your Pokémon will join you." Said Drake. "Even better." Ash said as he summon all his current Pokémon along with Pikachu,who was perched on his shoulder. "I like the enthusiasm guys,because Lucario will be giving me a hand as well." Drake then released the Aura Pokémon out as well.
Nearby the group watched the duo at the table. "Ash sure seem ready for this next exercise." Clemont said. "I sure hope Drake won't give him a hard time though." Serena's heart worried for her boyfriend. "Relax Serena,Ash will be fine." Bonnie tried to calm her down.
Drake then broke his Staff into its two pieces and handed one piece to Ash. "You're gonna this." Drake said. "Uhhh...why?" Ash started to get antsy. "Because you're gonna block my attacks." Drake said. "Wait...what?" Ash said shockingly. "This experience will involve your prowess and balance. Me and Lucario will attack while you defend while your Pokémon dodge." Drake explained. "Alright." Ash responded
"Prepare,students." Lucario smirked. "This isn't the corps,Lucario." Drake told him. "Regardless,I'm the teacher this time." Lucario said. "Half a teacher." Drake ready. "You remember the Aura Wave I taught you back then right?" Drake whispered to Lucario. "Of course,I'd never forget something like that." Said Lucario. "ready...go!" Drake and Lucario then fired an Aura Wave followed by another and another,nonstop.
Ash then swung only to have them fly past him. "Focus,you're strength is only powerful as your Aura is." Drake said as he continued to bombard Ash and his Pokémon. Then one stray Aura Wave came at high speed and struck Ash in the chest when his guard was down.
"Ash!" Serena screamed as she got up and raced to her boyfriend's aided. "I'm alright sweetie." Ash groaned out loud. "You shouldn't let your guard down." Drake said as he walked over. "Drake you should go easy on him. It isn't fair." Serena argued. "It isn't suppose to be Serena. These are the standards to what every up coming Aura Guardian has to follow." Drake said with a sincere look directed at Serena. "It's Ok,Serena it's fine. I'll be more alert." Ash intruded as he got up. "Let's go again." Ash told Drake. Meanwhile Serena continued to look worried now more then ever. This was just training,just imagining the real deal against real bad guys gave Serena much dread.
Ash saw the worried look on her face and went to soothe her. "I'll be fine Ok?" Ash said. "I just don't want to see you get hurt." Serena said sadly. "Unfortunately,that's is gonna be part of the assessment,but I know this will just teach me how to improve. I mean,look at Drake." Ash explained as he pointed to his brother. "He learned by example,and didn't get out unscathed,but he still made it to spectacular meanings. I know I could be the same way. Can't really know how it works until I get my hands dirty right?" Ash grinned lightly as Serena continued to look on the ground below her. "Don't worry...I'll be careful." Ash said as he lean over and pecked her on the cheek. "You better." Serena said with almost the same tone as Drake earlier. Both then parted as Ash then walked over to Drake.
"You guys had your first dispute?" Drake asked. "I guess you could call it that...*sigh* I wish their was an easier way to do this." Ash said. "I don't think there is,but if it's to calm her...we'll shoot slower." Drake said. "No,if you do that,it'll just take me longer to get a handle on this. Don't worry,me and my Pokémon will get it." Ash declined. "Have it your way,and if it helps. Stretch out your feelings as you feel your Aura throughout your body. Let it fill you up,and guide your mind." Drake counsel as Ash nodded.
"Ready." Ash said. At that moment Drake and Lucario fired several Aura Waves towards Ash and his Pokémon,each one coming at a rapid pace. Ash then simply closed his eyes and let his mind go blank. His Pokémon followed suit and acted on instinct. "Focus,balance." Ash thought as the first wave of attacks came. Then all sudden,opening his eyes Drake noticed they were blue now as Ash now defended with the Kali stick(like a Jedi. Just to sum up.) The trainers also noticed Ash's Pokémon movement became much more swifter and more accurate,almost like a Freeflow.
"Alright Ash!" The group cheered from the sidelines,Serena meanwhile looked in awe and a single tear slide down her cheek,extremely proud of her boyfriend. "See,you could do it." Drake said. "Thanks guys." Ash thanked the both of them. "Don't thank us yet Students. There's still a ways to go." Lucario said,leaving everyone feeling sheepishly and Drake feeling embarrassed. "Thanks...Lucario." Drake said with a fake grin on his face. "So what's next?" Ash asked. "Next is,you're like this,Pokémon training." Drake said,leaving Ash and his Pokémon totally stoked for this.
"Guys look!" Bonnie pointed upstream. The two could see something float down. "What's that." Ash said as they saw what was a blue cloth body,and another blue body both unconscious. "More like who!" Drake said. Ash managed to look closer and recognized the both of them. "It's Sanpei!" Ash said as he ran to the river and dived in. Drake then stood closer to the river to help Ash bring them to shore. "Here I got him." Drake said as he grabbed Sanpei and Ash helped with what was his partner.
"Is he waking up.""yea he's coming out of it." Sanpei heard distorted voices and he slowly opened his eyes. "Sanpei are you alright." Ash asked. "Ash? Is that you?" Sanpei said weakly but then sprang up. "Greninja?! Where's Greninja." Sanpei asked. "It's ok,it's ok. Look." Drake pointed to Clemont,who was treating Greninja's wounds. "How is he?" Sanpei asked. "Minor injuries,but nothing that a Super Potion and an Oran Berry couldn't fix." Clemont said. "Thank you Clemont,and thank you all for saving us." Sanpei said.
"It was no trouble Sanpei." Drake said. Meanwhile Ash decided to scan Sanpei's newest partner.
"Greninja,the Ninja Pokémon and the evolved form of Frogadier,It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When spinning and throwing them at high speeds,these stars can split metal in two."
"That sounds awesome." Ash said. "Believe me,it's much cooler when you see it up closer." Sanpei said. Meanwhile Froakie,who was alongside the others,walked up to Greninja. Both spoke to catch up since then. "Seem like a lifetime for those two." Sanpei. "Froakie saying it can't be more excited to throw water stars soon. That's mean you Ash." Drake said. "You know you're gonna have to teach me that as well." Ash said. "That's come naturally when you're mostly trained." Drake pointed out.
"Trained?"Sanpei asked. "Right,I'm training to become an Aura Guardian now." Ash said. "Incredible,so now you're eventually be able to shoot ball made out of energy and be able to understand Pokémon speech." Sanpei said. "First of all,it's Aura and yes. And not just me but my Pokémon will be able to battle to their full potential." Ash said. "Interesting,hopefully one day we be able to have a battle like last time." Sanpei asked. "Why not have one now?" Ash said. "I can't,I'm on a timetable." Sanpei said.
"Which bring to the question,what happened to you guys." Clemont asked. "We were sent on a special mission. To deliver this." Sanpei then pull a scroll out of his robes. "A scroll,what's on it?" Serena asked. "Not even me and Greninja know what's on it. Our mission to deliver it to the Ninja Manor on the other side of the ridge. And we have only got until sunset." Sanpei said.
"But how did you guys end up in the river near concesiones?" Drake asked. Sanpei was about to answer until something disbursed. "There you are!" The group turned around to a tree. On top in a small gust of wind appeared two figures. One had a dark blue ninja robes,a large red scarf around his neck,dark red old school arm gauntlets,and a mask in a form of a Shiftry. The other was basically a giant rock with five limbs attached. Drake told the chance to scan it with his Pokéwatch.
"Barbaracle,the Collective Pokémon,Barbarcle's legs and hands have minds of their own,and will move independently,but they usually follow the heads orders."
"Who's that." Serena asked with fear. "Sanpei?!" Said Drake hesitantly. "I'll explain later right now we need to get out of here." Sanpei said. "Neither of you are leaving,not until I get what I want. Barbarcle Razor Shell." The Collective Pokémon obeyed and lunged at the group with two giant blue glowing claws. "Stay back! Froakie use Cut." Froakie then attacked with a white blade in its hand. Both attack collided but Barbaracle's superior strength overcame Froakie,sending him back. "Get behind us." Sanpei stood in front along with Greninja. "Ready Greninja? Now Ninja Leaf Shroud!" Sanpei then summoned a gust of wind that centered around the group,making then invisible to the naked eye. Barbaracle then struck the cloud but by then the group was gone,leaving the masked figure disgruntled.
"It think we lost him." Drake said. "For now. They'll be back." Sanpei said. "Great,now tell us what's going on!" Ash demanded. "*sigh*I suppose I owe you guys that much...I don't know who that guys is,but he wants the scroll I've been bestow by my instructor. It's a great honor he said. It's was just supposed to be a simple deliver. It wasn't suppose to be like this." Sanpei said. "So you really have no idea who that guy is?" Bonnie asked. "Believe me. This guys knows how to appear and reappear from the Shadows. Like a true Ninja." Sanpei said. "Do you still have the scroll?" Ash asked. "It's right here." Sanpei then pulled the document out of his robes. "What's does it say?" Drake asked. "I told you,I'm forbidden to opening it...look guys,I still need to get this on the another side of the ridge,and I'm already behind schedule." Sanpei said.
"Ok...we'll come along." Drake said. "Really guys,but this is my fight." Sanpei said. "Regardless,you're stuck with us." Ash said. "It's gonna be dangerous." Sanpei warned them. "Clearly you don't us that well. We'll be fine right guys?" Drake asked as the group nodded and accepted the risks. "You guys...I'm in your debt." Sanpei shed a tear from his cheek.
"Rather touching." The group turned around to see the Shiftry figure on top of a tree branch along with his Barbaracle. "Rather consistent. I'd say." Drake whispered. "Hand over the document." He demanded. "Never. Greninja Quick Attack." Greninja then tried to attacked in a flash. "Defend and use Poison Jab." Barbaracle easily oversaw Greninja's position and and blocked his attack his it left hand,then using his right hand managed to strike Greninja right in the chest with a fist full of poison. The attack send Greninja flying and landing straight on his trainer.
"Sanpei!" The group yelled. "Now,the scroll." The Shiftry Mask demanded. "Ash get ready." Drake said as he and Ash stood forward. Ash knew what Drake meant to get ready. "Focus,focus." Ash told himself he and Drake charged up. At that moment two Aura Spheres were then fired out of the figure's view,and knocking him to his side. "Hey I did it!" Said Ash. "Quick before he recovers!" Drake yelled. "Got it,Greninja Smokescreen!" Greninja then blew out charcoal smoke all over the area. When the smoke dispersed,the assailant noticed that his target and his prize were gone. "Barb,Barb,alce." The Pokémon spoke to its trainer. "I agree,we were both surprised by his connections." Said the assailant. No doubt he wasn't expecting to run into two Aura Users who are protecting his target. "No matter. We will deal with them." He said.
"It won't be long until he catches up. We gotta keep moving." Said Drake. "I agree,but we need to make up for lost time." Sanpei said. "I could probably help with that." Clemont stood forward. "What's that Clemont." Serena asked. "Ha,the future is now thanks to science. CLEMONTIC GEAR on." Clemont then presented what was six androids was were designed to look like them. "O...k?" Serena was puzzled about this plan. "Clemont was are these?" Bonnie asked. "This androids will provide a distraction while with keep moving forward." Clemont said. "You sure these things can fool a Ninja?" Ash asked. "Not sure,but feat are meant to be achieve." Clemont said as focused his glasses. "It's a good thing he's not an Aura Guardian otherwise this plan won't work." Drake said. "It's a good plan. Nice work Clemont." Sanpei thanked him as Clemont then send the decoys on their way.
"Now we need to make up for lost time." Ash said. "Right,there a shortcut that cut through the forest on the mountainside,but...it's gonna be dangerous." Sanpei said. "We may not have a choice Sanpei." Said Drake. "Very well,follow me." Sanpei said as he lead the group towards the hills that leads to the mountainside. "This is it." Sanpei then showed what was a wooden gangplank connected to the mountain itself. "Talk about poor craftsmanship." Said Ash. "It's the only around the mountain. And not only that after we do so,there's a cave system we need to go through to reach out of the mountain. The Manor is just right on the foot of it." Sanpei explained. "Those are some serious odds." Said Ash.
"Everyone ready. Stay close." The group started to walk carefully on the gangplank being lead by Sanpei and Greninja followed by Drake,Clemont,Serena,and with Bonnie and Ash bring up the rear. Then all the sudden the foothold under Clemont and Serena broke off,sending the both of them in free fall.
"CLEMONT!/SERENA!" Ash and Bonnie yelled as they saw the two screaming and pummeling down the mountain. At that instinct Froakie and Greninja acted to save the two. Greninja used its long stretchy tongue to grab Serena while Froakie used its Frubbles to grab onto Clemont's ankle,saving the both from their free fall. "Thanks guys." Said Serena. "Now pulls us up!" Clemont panicked out loud. After get Serena and Clemont back up and helping Ash and Bonnie cross. Everyone finally made across the broken gangplank. "Clemont you're alright." Bonnie went to hug him as Clemont felt his cheeks heat up. "Thank Arceus!" Ash nearly rush to hug his girlfriend,expressing such relief. "Are you alright?!" Ash asked as he held both of Serena cheeks softly. "I'm fine,wait,were you scared?" Serena asked. "Are you crazy?! Of course I was scared!" Ash said raspy as he brought Serena deeper into an tight embrace. "Ummm...what's with them?" Sanpei asked. "What? You don't see a couple when you see one Sanpei." Drake told him. Sanpei,having his mouth slightly open,looked at the Aura Guardian then at Ash and Serena,and finally got the picture. "Huh,you guys weren't kidding when a lot has transpired." Sanpei said along with Greninja.
"So glad that's over." Said Serena. Now the group made it across the gangplank and were finally on solid ground. "We still need to make it across this cave system." Sanpei pointed what was ahead of them. The group then entered the cave and inside was dark,damp,and according to Bonnie 'extraordinary.' "Stay close everyone." Sanpei told them group. "Wait,do you guys hear that." Drake said what a sudden flapping. "Whatever it is. It's coming towards us!" Said Ash. Then ahead of them come raining down what was a flock of baby blue bats with giant mouths. "Golbat attack!" Ash yelled out. "Get down!" Drake said,but it appears no one heard him as the Golbat continue to shriek loudly that everyone ran to the nearest direction. With no other choice Drake took a path and hoped for the best.
Drake then finally saw light at the end of the tunnel he took. "Drake!" Ash yelled out. Outside Drake saw his brother along with Pikachu and Froakie,Sanpei and his Greninja were there as well. "Wait where are the others?" Drake asked. "You mean they're not with you?!" Ash said hastily. "They probably still in the cave." Sanpei said. "Well we gotta go back." Ash said.
"They are the least of your worries." The three look up to the ledge above to see the Shiftry assailant from earlier. "You will never get this scroll from us." Sanpei said. "Wait,what did you mean the least of our worries?" Ash asked. "What did you do to our friends!" Ash demanded angrily. It was bad that he and Serena had separated in the cave but now this creep got to them first. "Answer him! Or I'll beat the response out of you!" Drake theaten. "They're safe,and that's all you need to know. Now,my scroll!" The assistant demanded.
"There's five of us and only two of you. Not even the Shadows could protect you if they could." Drake said. "That maybe true,and I must say Boy Ninja you surely got friends in high regards...two Aura Users." He said all smugged like. "Not bad huh?! But like I say you're walking away with no prize." Said Drake. "Don't think so." The assistant responded. "What's makes you so sure?" Ash asked. "Because there's one thing all of us share in common. Our Code." The assistant said. "Don't try to compare us to you." Drake said. "Honor is that Code,and I am nothing without Honor. We'll battle for the scroll." He said.
"I don't have time for this!" Sanpei said. "*scoff* well the choice is your. I'm not leaving and neither are you." The assistant said. Sanpei knew this guys was all business and had no choice but to accept. "Very well." Sanpei said leaving his opponent smirking. "Sanpei he's too powerful for you to take on alone. At least let me help you." Ash said. "I'll allowed him to join,might just give you a fighting chance,but YOU!" The assistant pointed to Drake. "Aura Guardian,will stand aside,and not interfere!" Drake said nothing and knew he had no other choice but to obey his demands.
"Froakie let's go." Froakie then step up,ready to battle. "You too Greninja!" Greninja followed suit.
Ash and Sanpei vs. Shiftry Mask: Two on One
"Ready Froakie use Cut." "Greninja join in with Quick Attack." Both Pokémon directed a combine assault towards Barbaracle. "Slow them down with Mud Slap." Barabaracle then spewed multiple shots of mud and managed to hit both frog Pokémon,causing damage. The situation looked bleak already. This guy really wasn't kidding even when letting Ash join in the battle.
"We need a distraction." Sanpei said. "Got it,Froakie Double Team." Froakie then lunge forward and created copies of it to surround Barbaracle. "Now use your Frubbles to bind it." All the copies then fired Frubbles from their neck,but only the real Froakie managed to succeed in tiring down Barbaracle's legs to the ground. "Now Greninja use Water Shurikin." Greninja then fired several water stars towards Barbaracle,making contact and causing damage.
"It's keep up the pressure. Greninja Double Team." "Follow suit with Double Team too Froakie." Both Pokémon then created copies that surrounded Barbaracle. "This won't save you two. Barbaracle stir up the wind." With its Ninja training,Barbaracle then spun around in place summoning a powerful wind that blew away all the copies,and leaving Greninja and Froakie were exposed.
"Now use Poison Jab on Froakie." Barbaracle then jumped and struck Froakie dead on with a poison claw,sending him to a rock formation. The impact was great that caused the rock to shatter and burying Froakie inside. "Froakie!" Ash yelled. "Now use Razor Shell on Greninja." Barbaracle then sprung up and struck Greninja with a glowing blue claw,sending him to ground. "Greninja!" Greninja was too hurt to stand and Barbaracle landed close to his feet. "Now finish it! With Razor Shell. Barbaracle then stood over Greninja with a blue claw ready to finish this. Sanpei,too shocked,couldn't even move nor make a sound knowing at defeat is at hand.
Then all the sudden Drake spotted a sudden glow coming from the rock information that Froakie was buried under. "Guys look!" He pointed. "What is that?" Sanpei asked. Ash just looked surprised to see what was happening as the glow began to get brighter and brighter. "Finish this Barbaracle!" At that moment the rock formation broke as a speedy glowing figure that was once Froakie raced across and stood in front of Barbaracle as it blocked it attack to save Greninja. With its overall strength,the glow manage to push Barbaracle back. All while seizing to glow. In its place revealed a taller,slimmer,and a darker shade of blue on its body. The group realized Froakie had evolved as Ash took out his Pokédex to scan it.
"Frogadier,the Bubble Frog Pokémon and the evolve form of Froakie,it can throw bubble-covered pebbles with precise control,hitting empty cans up to a hundred feet away."
"Awesome,and looks like you learn something else as well." Ash said as he overlooked his newly evolved Pokémon. "Sanpei I need cover." Ash asked. "Got it,Greninja Double Team and use Smokescreen." Greninja then surrounded Barbaracle with copies and blew out black smoke that covered Barbaracle. "Now Frogadier,use Aerial Ace." With its new blinding speed then attacked Barbaracle inside the smoke with glowing hands and feet,sending Barbaracle back and out of the smoke. "Before he recover!" Sanpei said. "Greninja use Quick Attack." "Frogadier Aerial Ace." With a combined assault both Frog Pokémon executed a series of blows on the downed Collective Pokémon.
"Now to finish this! Greninja Water Shurikin." "Frogadier Water Pulse." Both Pokémon jumped and fired their attack which combined and struck Barbaracle with a heavy blow. With no more strength left Barbaracle couldn't get up and fainted.
"It's done!" Sanpei said. "Very well...victory is yours." The assistant said as he summoned a Ninja Left Shroud and both he and Barbaracle disappeared. "He's gone." Said Drake. "Glad that's now. Frogadier you evolved." Ash took the time to admire Frogadier's new form. Frogadier nodded and looked at Greninja as he knew he was on his way to being even with him.
As the sun was setting the five rush to the Manor ahead and push it past the gate. "Whew we made it." Said Sanpei. "Barely. But where's everyone." Drake asked. "Hello is anyone here." Sanpei said. By request several Ninjas in black or blue robes appeared through a Ninja Leaf Shoud. The brothers were skeptical about their sudden appearance. "I sure hope this isn't a trap." Said Drake. "Greetings,who's in charge here." Sanpei asked. "Right here." The five turn to see the Shiftry Assailant from before.
"What is this?!" Sanpei asked. At that moment the assailant took off his mask. The group notice he had light green eyes,and brown hair that was done in a ponytail. The brothers didn't recognize him but Sanpei surely did.
"Saizo?!" Sanpei asked. "Congratulations Sanpei you passed." Saizo said. "Passed,passed what?" Sanpei asked. "You're not sure. Look at the scroll in your robes." Sanpei then took out the scroll and finally opened it to realize the truth. "It's blank?!" Sanpei said along with Greninja. Both of them trended through thick and thin just to bring a blank scroll. "Not exactly. Check this out." Saizo then held a lighter under the parchment to warm it up. Instead of it burning,something appeared on it,a symbol.
"But...this means." Sanpei said. "Yes you and Greninja acted wisely on many occasions even when you knew bringing your friends along the way. I couldn't be anymore proud of you my student." Saizo said. Sanpei was left in awe as he realized that he and Greninja are well on their way through the ranks. "Speaking of which,where are our friends?" Drake asked. "Don't worry,as I said before. They're safe." Saizo said as he pointed to the structure behind him. Out came Serena,Clemont and Bonnie,who were excited to see the brothers again. "Ash,Drake!" They yelled as they ran down the steps. Serena meanwhile ran towards Ash as the latter ran towards her and finally caught her in a tight embrace. "Are you alright?" Serena asked. "Me? I should be asking you that." Ash said. "When I lost you in the cave...I assume the worst." Serena said. "But how did you guys end up here." Ash asked as he and Serena decided to let go.
"Saizo,he was inside the cave and when separated,he Ninja Leaf Shouded us here." Said Clemont. "Oh really?" Drake said while eyeing Saizo. "It's ok Drake, Saizo is awesome." Said Bonnie. Drake then decided to left go of his suspension and cut Saizo some slack. "And what I said back on the mountain about friends in high regards. I was surprised." Saizo said. "Almost everyone we meet is." Said Drake. "To apologize for our actions. Let us show our hospitality with dinner and rest for the night." Said Saizo. "I could definitely use some food right now." Said Ash. "We accept. Thank you." Drake said as Saizo and the others lead the group inside the building as rest for the night as the Journey continues.
Done so the group unites with Sanpei and Ash's Froakie finally evolved. The story will tend to go deeper as the Ninjas make more appearances. So next chapter is gonna be exciting as the it's the Chapter when you introduced family to your boyfriend/girlfriend and hope it doesn't end up with buckshot in someone where their chest used to be. Stay tune. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
