Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 58 and Chapter 15 of the Kalos Quest. Well here is the the Lumiose City Gym Battle and now...the last step up. Enjoy.
"Friendship is held to be the severest test of character."- Charles Alexander Eastman
Chapter 58: Thunder before the Storm
Despite the view of Lumiose City was within reach,it would've taken a quarter of a day to get to Prism Tower,and by the time they reached the hill and to walk all the way there,the dawn would've been upon the gang and everyone would be extra tired to do anything. So the group decided to set camp there and walk to Prism Tower in the morning.
As Drake predicted,the walk did take them a quarter of a day as they finally arrived at Prism Tower by mid day. They enter the main corridor where Ash stood forward in front of the monitor.
"Alright,hope this time is different." Ash thought. There the monitor spoke. "Hello,welcome to the Lumiose Gym." It said. "I'm Ash Ketchum and I'm here for a Gym Battle." Ash said. "Very well Ash,please proceed inside where the Gym Leader awaits." The screen said as it opened the door.
Inside was the battlefield and across was Clemont,Clembot and Clemont's father Meyer. Drake,of course,let them know they were finally coming in today. Bonnie,of course,ran past everyone towards her family. "Daddy! Clemont!" She cried as she landed in her father's arms. "Bon-Bon. It's so good to see you." Meyer said. "Bonnie,I trust you been well?" Clembot asked. "Uh-huh,Serena is the best sitter ever." Bonnie said.
There the group walked over as well to say their intros. "Hey guys,how's the walk all the way from the Badlands." Clemont asked. "Oh...well,you know us. We had our moments." Drake said,causing Clemont to think about that due to Drake's courageous personality. "Well we do have new things in store." Ash said as Clemont,Meyer,and Clembot looked at each other.
"Look at this." Serena took out her egg that she had in her bag. "Wow Serena,where did you get this from?" Clemont said. "A new friend we met along the way gave it to me. I don't know what it'll be yet." She said. "And that's not all." Ash took the time to release Goodra. "Wow Ash,your Sliggo evolve into Goodra?! That's incredible!" Clemont marveled. "Yep,and now,its time to fulfill our promise." Ash said. "Alright,and I promise you Ash. I won't go easy." Clemont said. "Good,because I don't do easy either." Ash glared.
On the battlefield with Clemont and Ash on their ends with Clembot as referee as he explained the rules. "Alright,the Gym Battle between Ash the challenger and Clemont the Lumiose City Gym Leader will now begin. Each side will use three Pokémon and the match will conclude when all Pokémon on one's side is unable to continue. Furthermore,only the challenger will substitute Pokémon." Clembot explain.
"Alright,Bunnelby,I choose you." Clemont released the Digging Pokémon. "Alright,my first Pokémon will be Pikachu." Pikachu then hopped off Ash's shoulder,ready to battle.
Ash vs. Clemont: three on three
"Alright,Pikachu let's kick off with Quick Attack." Pikachu then glowed in a clear Aura and rushed Bunnelby. "Bunnelby Double Slap." Bunnelby then charged in with glowing ears,waiting to hit a homer on the Mouse Pokémon. Ash felt he saw through this trick and Pikachu felt his concern via Aura connection and sped up to where electricity sparked off his body and struck Bunnelby before he could even swing.
"Wow,did Pikachu just shove himself?" Bonnie asked. "When push comes to shove,Ash and his Pokémon can do things that no ordinary person can." Drake said. "So you think Ash could win this?" Meyer asked. "I don't think..I know." Drake said. "Yea,I agree with Drake. Ash will win." Serena vowed.
"Now Pikachu,use Thunderbolt." Pikachu then sprang upwards with its tail and shot a powerful bolt. "Quick Bunnelby,use your ears to stir the ground." Using its ears,Bunnelby then struck the ground to cause the dirt to rise and block the electric current. "Ha,they don't call me the Electrical Genius for nothing Ash." Clemont said. "I agree nonetheless,but let see who prevails." Ash said.
"Pikachu use Iron Tail." Pikachu then charged in with a steel tail. "Bunnelby Dig." Using its ears,Bunnelby burrowed through the ground. Pikachu halted as he was confused where Bunnelby was. "Here's a new trick I learn in my time here Ash. Bunnelby,use Wild Charge." Breaking the ground below Pikachu,Bunnelby struck Pikachu with a strong electric tackle. Pikachu flew off but quickly recovered and landed on his feet.
"Now Bunnelby,Dig again." Bunnelby then used its ears and dug once again into the ground. Ash knew he need to get Bunnelby upside but they have to act fast. Unless Pikachu knew Earthquake,Ash need to find a way to get the ground pounding.
"Ground Pounding...I got it." Ash said internally. "Pikachu quick,use Iron Tail and strike the ground. Pikachu nodded and jumped high with a steel tail and struck the ground hard. The blow broke the ground and sent a shockwave that sent debris in the air and among it was a flying rabbit. "Now,use Volt Tackle." Jumping from debris to debris,Pikachu then gain enough speed to form a electrical veil and struck Bunnelby. The strike sent Bunnelby back to Clemont fainted.
"Bunnelby is unable to battle,Pikachu wins." Clembot announced. The gang on the side cheered for Ash's victory as Clemont returned Bunnelby.
"Impressive Ash,but let's see how you fair with this." Clemont then released Heliolisk. Heliolisk then looked at who he was facing and did alittle dance,leaving Ash and Pikachu confused. "Oh,sorry Ash,Heliolisk has been excited for this battle all week." Clemont said. "It's okay,I'm honor you're excited Heliolisk." Ash said. "Alright,Pikachu return." Ash said,causing Pikachu to go back to his trainer.
"Alright,Hawlucha I choose you." Ash chose and released the Wrestling Pokémon as it did a pose. "Alright Hawlucha close in with Karate Chop." Hawlucha then jumped up and closed in with a glowing fist. "Dodge and use Flash." Heliolisk then slightly retreated with great speed and used its frills to summon a massive light towards Hawlucha,leaving him blinded. "Alright,Thunderbolt." Heliolisk then charged up its frill and fired a powerful bolt. "Quick Hawlucha,backwards somersault towards me." Still left blinded,Hawlucha trusted its trainer and followed the routine and managed to narrowly dodge the Thunderbolt.
"At this point,close quarters won't help me beat Heliolisk. I'll have to try something else." Ash thought and changed his tactics. "Alright,Hawlucha return." Ash returned Hawlucha and chose another Pokeball. "Alright,Goodra I choose you." Ash chose and released the Dragon Pokémon. "So,you're switching things up? I really hope you have a plan Ash." Clemont glared.
"Alright,Goodra use Dragon Pulse." Goodra then charged up and fired a rainbow dragon blast straight at Heliolisk. "Quick,get in close and use Thunder Wave." With its outstanding speed,Heliolisk avoided the Dragon Pulse and summoned an electric current through the air which Goodra absorbed causing it to stumble from paralysis. "No,Goodra!" Ash cried. "Ha,I've gotten you on the ropes now. Heliolisk use Wild Charge." Heliolisk then charged at Goodra in a electric veil. "Quick,restrained it with your horns." Goodra,still feeling the paralysis,stood up and use its horns as a sort of wall and brace itself as Heliolisk struck it. Heliolisk continued to push as Goodra felt he was loosing ground while Ash knew he needed to act fact.
"Quick use Dragon Pulse." Goodra then felt it left knee buckled and he fell but keep the wall up while charging a blast of dragon power. He put the wall down and fired at Heliolisk,taking it by surprise and hurling him back. Ash saw that Goodra could barely stand after enduring that and needed another plan. "Alright Goodra return for now. Pikachu I need you." Ash returned Goodra and Pikachu then return back to the court.
Pikachu then reminded Ash from back then of Clemont's battle against Heliolisk and how it could use Parabolic Charge. "I remember and I think I already got a plan for that." Ash whispered to him. "Now,get in close and use Quick Attack." Pikachu then showed a clear Aura and rushed his opponent with blazing speed,leaving Clemont unable to react that quickly but had a move to stop Pikachu in his track.
"Pretty good,but not good enough,Heliolisk use Parabolic Charge." With that Heliolisk then charged up its frills and fired a ball of electricity directly above it. The ball shot out multiple jolts of electricity to damage Pikachu,but Ash remembered something that could help them.
"It'll be a long shot,but Pikachu,time for an old trick. Jump just below the ball and use mid-air Counter Shield." Pikachu's mind then sprang up that old trick and dash across the field. He then jump just below where the Parabolic Charge was,and spun an aileron roll while summoning electrical currents from its body. The shield managed to protect Pikachu from the incoming electricity and one of his managed to destroy the Parabolic Charge,but that wasn't the only thing at got hit. Another one of his strands managed to hit Heliolisk,leaving him staggering.
"Ahh memories." Drake said. "What was that Drake?" Serena asked. "That's was a old trick Ash came up back in Sinnoh. With help from a friend of ours of course." Drake said,remembering the training and another battle Ash had against Fantina,the Hearthome City Gym Leader.
"Now Pikachu finish this with Volt Tackle. Pikachu then ran fast to form an electric veil and struck the staggering Heliolisk,leaving him unable to battle. "Heliolisk is unable to battle,Pikachu wins." Clembot announced.
"Wow,I was completely surprised by trick to pull to counter Heliolisk's Parabolic Charge Ash." Clemont said while returning Heliolisk. "That's not all,I'm full of surprises." Ash said. "Well,then you're gonna need them for this. Luxray,let's go." Clemont then released his final Pokémon in Luxray as it roar upon release. Ash saw then Pikachu was bruised and panting hard. He remembered how Volt Tackle can leave a strain on Pikachu,and since doing it twice already,Pikachu must be nearly exhausted. "Alright,Pikachu come on back." Ash said as Pikachu ran back.
"Alright,Hawlucha back in it." Ash released the Wrestling Pokémon once more. "Alright,for our first move. Luxray use Electric Terrain." Luxray roar and shot out a current of electricity which spread through the air. Soon the entire atmosphere around them was bathed in electricity which with benefit Luxray's electric type moves.
"Now all of Luxray's electric type moves will gain a massive boost." Clemont said. "True,but only if you managed to hit me will it count. Hawlucha get close and use Karate Chop." Hawlucha tried to close the distance between his opponent and tried to strike with a glowing fist. "Luxray use Thunder Fang." The Gleam Eyes Pokémon then rushed in as well with thundering canines open. Both clashed trying to dominate the other,but Ash was cunning. "Now,use High Jump Kick." Hawlucha then retracted and managed to strike Luxray in the jaw with a powerful kick,sending him back.
"I'm not done yet. Use Discharge." Luxray then roared and fired electricity in all directions. "Dodge and use Flying Press." Hawlucha somersault upward,and then flew in a clear Aura to attack. "Use Swift." With its tail,Luxray shot several stars at the incoming flyer,and hitting it. "Now use Wild Charge." Luxray then charged in under an electric veil and struck the falling Pokémon,knocking him out.
"Hawlucha is unable to battle,Luxray wins." Clembot announced.
Ash returned Hawluchaand reconsider his options. He looked at Pikachu who was still slightly panting and bruised,and Ash knew he can't risk it. Goodra however could,but knew he was still paralyzed..but what other choice will he have. "I have faith in you buddy. Goodra,come on out." Ash release the Dragon Pokémon once again.
"Alright then,Luxray use Swift." "Use Bide Goodra." Luxray shot out multiple stars from its tail and fired. Goodra glowed in a red outline and absorbed the attack while taking damaged. Goodra bucked on his right knee and fell. "Seem I have the upper hand." Said Clemont. "Use Wild Charge." Luxray growled and charged using an electric veil.
"Goodra,try Dragon Pulse." Waiting until Luxray got close,Goodra shot a Dragon Pulse from the ground and struck Luxray. "Don't get arrogant Clemont." Ash said. "Noted,now use Discharge." Luxury then shot out electricity in all directions. "Use Bide." Goodra then rose and glowed in a red outline. He absorbed the attack but felt great pain all over. On top the paralysis set in again.
Ash felt helpless and knew Goodra couldn't take much more and took a last resort,his Pokédex as to find out anything he could do. But only Goodra's moves,his general info,and his abilities.
"Wait...abilities,Sap Sipper,Gooey,Hydration...*gasp*" Ash thought. "Idiot.." Ash said out loud for everyone to hear. "Sorry? Ash." Clemont asked. "Me. I'm the idiot." Ash said. "Okay? Why?" Clemont asked hesitantly. "For not trying this sooner. Goodra,Rain Dance." Tired,Goodra roared and summoned storm clouds above them as rain fell down. Goodra felt the rain as it felt like heaven upon him as he felt the paralysis leave him. Goodra did a little dance as the Rain Dance also nullified the Electric Terrain.
"Ha...it worked!" Ash said. "What worked?" Clemont asked. "Hydration,Goodra's ability which clear him of all status effects." Ash said. "Well thought and you nullified my Electric Terrain as well." Clemont said. "So,one final stretch." Ash said. "As you wish,Luxray Discharge." Luxray then fired several electric shots all over. "Use Bide." Goodra then absorbed the incoming attack
Goodra strain abit but felt abit more strength from the rain. When Luxray's attack seized Goodra nodded at his trainer as Ash understood. "Alright Goodra. Bring the thunder!" Ash said as Goodra unleashed all the stored engery in a white beam that engulfed Luxray. The attack shook the earth as Luxray felt Goodra's wrath. When the attack stopped,Luxray laid there fainted.
"Luxray is unable to battle,Goodra wins and the match goes to Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town." Clembot announced.
"We did it." Ash said as he hugged Goodra along with Pikachu. Clemont returned Luxray and felt sadness that he lost to Ash. Meanwhile Meyer and Bonnie came over to him. "You fought a great battle Clemont." Meyer said. "Yea big bro,you were awesome." Bonnie added. "I suppose it's all part of a Gym Leader,and this part too." Clemont said.
Ash saw Drake and Serena coming over with the latter running towards him. Ash hugged her tightly as sharing a quick peck while Drake walked over. "And that makes five." Drake said. "Yep." Ash said while still hugging Serena.
"Ash?"
Ash turned to see Clemont,Meyer,Bonnie,and Clembot together. "You gave me the best battle anyone can give me and I've spent all week battling others challengers for this moment." Clemont said. "If it's any consolation. You did have me on my heels." Ash said. "As proof of your victory here at the Lumiose Gym. I present to you the Voltage Badge." Clemont said as he hand Ash a badge that was similar to the one Tierno showed the gang the other day.
"Alright,I got the Voltage badge." Ash cheered along with his Pokémon.
That night Ash and the gang were having dinner at Clemont's house. By the time they finished the battle it was already late afternoon so they decided to stay in Lumiose City for the night. While eating Clemont was talking about things that happened this past week.
"So,you only had four challengers this week?" Ash asked. "Yep,only two managed to beat me using ground types. My last one was just the other day,a starting trainer who had a Treecko as his first parnter." Clemont said. "He gave me praise for helping him learn from his battle." He added.
"Sounds like the natural duty of a Gym Leader Clemont." Serena said. "So,are you still gonna stay here or are you coming along with us when we leave?" Ash asked. "Well...I realized when I lost our battle,I still have much to learn so count me in." Clemont agreed.
"So Clemont,have you been in contact we Officer Jenny since you came back?" Drake asked. "I hadn't spoken to her since the funeral...which,by the way I hadn't been to a mass one especially." Clemont said. "You still think she's gonna attack here?" Clemont asked.
"Yes,problem is when though? Now,hours,days,weeks? It's killing me." Drake groaned. "Regardless,Officer Jenny already has the city on high alert just in case." Clemont said. " *sigh* I'm...I'm just gonna sleep on this." Drake excuse himself from the table. "Is Drake gonna be okay?" Meyer asked as he knew the whole deal since Clemont came back. "I hope so." Ash said.
During the night as everyone was asleep for night,a major thing has disbursed the peace. A loud klaxon rang throughout the city and woke everybody up in their beds as well as the Pokémon on the streets.
In the house,everyone rose up from the klaxon alarm. "What is that?" Ash asked. "It's the Klaxon alarm. Officer Jenny had it installed since the Garchomp attack months back and case of an emergency." Clemont said. "Why is it going off?" Serena asked.
"Guys,its bad. Get to the roof." Drake said as he got dressed. With everyone now on the roof and dressed,everyone saw a horrifying visual. Above Prism Tower was an airship much to a similar one Ash and Drake dealt with in Sinnoh against J. That alone knew that everyone knew J's plan was starting now.
With the broadcasting frequency hacked,J took over all screens place in the city for advertising and news. "People of Lumiose City,I bring reckoning to all." She said. "To all who inhabit as you think you are safe. You won't be for long...To the brave men and women of the Lumiose City Police Department,you don't stand a chance...and to the Ketchums." J said as she moved out of view to show Ash and Drake a shocking view. Behind her were two men and in the middle was a chained and unconscious Rene.
"I have already won."
Boom,well guys so it starts. Well everyone that was Ash's battle and victory over the Lumiose Gym and now,the fun begins. You know,when I started this story,I only planned a few key moments in advance for the story...this is one of those moments. Now J's plan is now in effect as group will now struggle as to how to stop her. Will they win? Will J be stop? Find out soon in the next chapter.
One last thing,I still need suggestions for what Serena's egg will be,if you have anything,I will be glad to hear them. Thanks for reading,this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
P.S: I've been looking forward to this for a LONG time.
