Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 60 and Chapter 17 of the Kalos Quest. Here we now see what the group's is up to since they left Lumiose City and how Rene fits in. But I know the majority will be about Goodra and its past.
Also in the near future will be a couple chapters that'll revolve in Drake's Journey since leaving. Some moments will come up. That's the plan,for now. Here's the group's adventure. Enjoy.
"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action."- Mother Teresa
Chapter 60:To There and Back
"Good Ash,Good. Keep your form." Rene said as she blocked Ash's blows. After lunch the group took some time to relax by the river. Clemont's was doing his usual routine by tinkering. Bonnie played with Chespin,Dedenne,and Bunnelby. Serena and her Pokémon were watching Ash and Rene spar while caring for the egg in her arms while Braixen helped her trainer care for it. "I really wonder what kind of Pokémon will hatch though Braixen...but regardless,I know it'll be a perfect addition to us all." Serena said as Braixen barked.
A week has passed since the events at Lumiose City. Even today according to the news and people,the calamity that happened was the biggest thing to talk about. Key topics like the incident at the Power Plant that was now known to everyone,J and her conquest,and especially...the trainers who were involved.
The day after everything,pictures were released to the public. One such picture was one of Ash,Rene,their Pokémon and an unconscious Drake and J. All of them were shown bloodied as Ash caressed Drake when he fainted while Rene checked on J who was revealed to be dead by then. Of course,as if everyone did not already know about he and his brother and their herotics but now,they'll be a household name to everyone in Kalos.
At least Ash noticed that the paper and report of the incident was done by Alexa. When Officer Jenny released a full statement,Alexa took charge of the whole thing...which the fine print said.
"Pokémon Hunter Mad Woman Stopped. City Safe Once Again."
In the devilish details stated of how a cybernetic mad woman plans were halted by Lumiose City police. With the major assistance of a group of trainers,two of these trainers were also the trainers involved in the Garchomp incident several months ago. Once again these trainers shown valiant courage and bravery for their service to Kalos.
The rest was just more and more background information about the whole thing. Regardless,Ash and Drake along with everyone else would be more known then ever. Ash majority disgraced at that. That day was more worse then any day they had,he felt he lost his brother to the devil and how he felt Drake lost his soul as a result. Despite what people will say...Drake doesn't feel any way a hero. Officer Jenny would think this was victory...victory...if she knew what happened aftermath...would it still be a victory? (Let this be a question that hopefully you guys would find the answer.)
As Ash and Rene continued to spar,their Pokémon watched in serious attention. Especially after being introduced to the whole group,Riolu was only comfortable with Pikachu,being he knew him from before. Since reuniting with his protector,he was surprised by his new charging personality,now training to channel and harness his Aura ability such like how he used it back in his home two years ago...even though it was by luck...or fate.
Ash drew from that day which split his focuses. Rene noticed this and acted. "Ash,focus what's in front of you." She said as she strike,Ash quickly blocked the incoming attack and tried to hold Rene's arms across of each other. Ash then did a low kick but Rene jumped and did a backward flip kick that nearly struck Ash as the latter forced himself backwards as he nearly missed the reaction time. From there they decided to take a break.
"Good,excellent. You saw my fakeout." Rene commended. "We've been training all week. Eventually I'd picked up on most of your tricks." Ash said. "Ha...but you did get distracted for a moment there...Ash,I miss him too,but he would want you to focus on your training right now." Said Rene. "I know...I just really confused right now. It's also a priority to be mindful of the things around you." Ash said.
"True,but that's only when you take priorities in consideration. You balance out the circumstances,and the choices. But...in my experience..it's okay to not know some things from time to time." Rene explained. "Drake probably wouldn't think of that." Ash said. "I'm not judging Drake's teaching methods...I suppose you should be lucky to learn from both sides of the spectrum." Said Rene as Ash slightly agreed with her. "I think that's enough for the day." Rene said.
As Ash returned to Serena holding her egg,he surprisingly kissed her hello. "Hello to you too. To what do I owe this surprise?" Serena asked. "I can't kiss my girlfriend without a special reason?" Ash asked. "I suppose not. Here let me check you." Serena said as she pulled Ash closer to check his body for wounds.
When he came back from Prism Tower with Drake in his arms,Serena was horrified by Ash's condition. Drake was way worse,but something small like a nosebleed would get Serena raddled,so just by seeing Ash all bang enough to make him look like the walking dead definitely put Serena on edge.
On his forearm was scar tissue that healed but left an impression. Two larger onces were imprint on his chest,followed by a small one on his right temple (thankfully it was covered by his hair.) Aside from the scars,Ash was fit to a tee. But that didn't excuse Serena from constantly checking to see if his scars tear open or any new wounds from his training.
"I maybe sore from training,but I'm fine honey." Ash said. "I know,I just wanted to make sure okay." Serena continued to check him. "Look,I love you,but everything is fine with me physically." Ash insisted. "Well,I loved you for eight years so,I win." Serena said leaving Ash in defeat. If you can't beat them,join them.
"How's the egg?" Ash asked. "It seems to be doing fine. Excellent glow,who know when it'll start moving and glowing." Said Serena. "These things take time. Great patience,my greatest weakness." Ash chuckled causing Serena to giggle. "Hey,I've seen you wait patiently many times. A great result of your training and you'll make a great Guardian." Serena smiled causing Ash to smile. He then kissed her on lips with great passion. "What did I do to deserve you?" Ash asked. "Come closer and maybe I'll tell you." Serena smirked as they continued to kiss each other. Either one of them couldn't even remember the last time they were intimate in public. With everything that happened,both worried over the other. They were just glad despite everything,they would still come back to each other.
As the group then packed everything up,a small truck was rolling by and stopped at a stop sign. It's passenger,a Bellsprout,looked outside to see a group of people and their Pokémon getting ready to move. One such Pokémon looked like an old friend he used to have,but this one was the final evolve form of him. Bellsprout studied him as he saw the look in his eye. For Pokémon,they could see differences that humans can't,and this Goodra had a smile and eyes as large as his friend.
He came to the realization that this Goodra...it couldn't be. Bellsprout cried to his trainer in the driver's seat about this. "Bellsprout,what is it?" He asked. Bellsporut didn't wait for its response as it jumped out the window and ran down the grassy slope towards the group.
"Ok guys,ready to travel?" Ash asked his Pokémon as everyone nodded. "Actually Ash,could I stay out abit longer? I need to stretch my Aura connection around here." Riolu asked through its telepathy. "Sure Riolu,you could ride along with Pikachu." Ash said.
Suddenly Bellsprout came by and stood in front of Goodra,cheering him on. Goodra was puzzled as to try to remember the connection he had to this Pokémon. Then his trainer came down to see Goodra in a much familiar expression.
"Incredible,is it really you? It has been awhile since I last saw you." He said as the group was confused and Goodra even more so. "Why you don't remember me? It's me,Keanan." He introduced. That made the memories flash backwards for Goodra as he was shocked then happy while he gave Keanan and Bellsprout a big hug.
They then realized that they weren't alone as the group looked at them confused. "Oh right,hello my name's Keanan and this is my helper Bellsprout. You see,Bellsprout and I knew this Goodra long ago." Keanan said as the statement peaked the group's interest. "Hey wait,I've seen you all before,especially you two." Keanan pointed to Ash and Rene. "You're the folks that helped save Lumiose City a week ago...*gasp* wait,you're also the one of the boys who also save that Garchomp some time ago." Keanan said. The group shrunk in size as they hope to avoid this situation along with other poeple. Ash especially,felt he's being tugged a step back.
"Yea,but...for our sake,we're trying to forget about that,and the other thing please." Ash said. "Oh,yes of course,I imagine you all get bombarded with questions from other folks." Keanan said. "Well,we've been trying to avoid others these days." Said Rene.
After the group introduced themselves,Ash then began to ask questions. "So you knew my Goodra from before?" Ash asked. "Yes,it was just a few months back. You see,just up ahead is the marshlands with a hidden secret. That was also Goodra's home when it was just a Goomy." Keanan explained. "I see. So that's where Goodra came from." Said Serena. "If you wish,I'll take you there to see it." Keanan offered. "Well,I for one say we go." Rene well first as the others nodded. When they pulled up to the road the group saw a vast field of earth,grassy terrain mixed with water of sorts.
Goodra for once smiled,it has been such a long time to see this place. "Does it feel good to be home Goodra." Ash asked. Goodra slightly agreed as he also remembers the bad along with the good. Ash picked up on Goodra's tension as he wondered what was wrong. "Hey Ash." Ash and Goodra then looked up to see the group way ahead of them on the gangplank heading towards a small building. "Coming." Ash said as they caught up.
Inside were several pieces of equipment,along with a cot and small makeshift kitchen. "You see as Caretaker of the marshlands,I'm responsible for the lands well being." Keanan said. "You also lleve here?" Rene asked. "Well,like the busy man said,you sleep where you work." Keanan laughed.
"So how many Pokémon live here?" Bonnie asked. "Dozens,many of them set their home,had families of their own. The marshlands provides shelter,food,and comfort." Keanan said. "So what is this secret about the land?" Rene asked. "Well...you all seem nice folk,I suppose I'll tell you as thanks for taking care of Goodra." Said Keanan. "The secret is in the water." Said Keenan.
"The water?" The group asked. "In this land has magical properties. In the water,it has minerals that can heal most ailments,wounds,and infection. It's legendary." Said Keenan. The group was surprised to here such a story,water that could heal almost anything. "Sounds relaxing." Said Serena. "It is. There was a time where all Pokémon shared everything on this land." Keanan said.
"Was?" Clemont's asked. "Lets go outside. I'll explain everything." Keanan said. As everyone looked beyond the marshlands,Keanan explained.
"Yes,as all Pokémon shared all things here,but sadly,new neighbors came and rigged the area." Keanan said. "New neighbors?" Rene asked. "When we first met Goomy,he fell off the back of a Swanna." Ash said. "I see,some Swanna used to live here. They're peaceful Pokémon,so when the new Pokémon came,most of the Pokémon ran off. The rest of the Pokémon that stayed are closed off to one corner of the marshlands." Keanan explained.
"So that's what happened wasn't it Goodra?" Ash asked him. Goodra responded in a sad tone. "What he say Ash?" Serena asked. "He says that's its begin so long that he feels he's no longer at home." Ash said sadly. "Goodra,you still have friends here. I'm sure they want to see you." Said Ash. Goodra then looked beyond what he thought was another Pokémon.
Out of the shadows was Wooper,and Goodra looked and easily recognized it as he ran down. "Oh I see. They knew each other." Ash said. "Yes,they've been the longest of friends." Said Keanan. Wooper then called out to the others. From behind rocks,bushs even from underwater were group of Lotad,Quagsire,and Gulpin. Goodra smiled widely and cried. His friends,they were all here and they were happy to him too,in a new form no less. "So all those are Goodra's friends?" Bonnie asked. "Yes they are." Keanan rephiled.
Suddenly a Wooper came by and yelled out to everyone. Goodra and the others didn't looked happy as they called Goodra to see if he could come help. Goodra felt nervous but nodded as they ran off.
"Where are they going?" Serena asked. "According to the Wooper,there's trouble just over the hill." Ash said. "There's always trouble. Even today,the Pokémon here fail to find any reasonable outcome." Said Keanan. "Who are the new neighbors you mentioned before Keanan?" Ash asked. "They're mainly Poison types,but they all being lead by a Florges." Keanan explained. "That's bad." Rene asked. "Why?" Ash asked. "Florges is a Fairy type. And Fairy types are immune to Dragon types." Rene explained.
In the center of the marshlands was wide open area. Cross to the other side was the mountain which was the main fountain from where all the water flowed from. Cornered by a Seviper,Ariados,and a Pinsir, a Wooper and a Gulpin cowered at their feet. To add even more fear to them,a big,hopping Pokémon in the form of a flower went through her friends and looked over her victims in a sort of disgusted expression.
As she prepared to let her friends have their way,a shout disturbed them. They turned around to see the other Pokémon who they shoved out of the land along with a new guest they seem. The two cowering Pokémon then took the chance to leave and joining their brethren.
On top of the hill,Ash and the others stood there overwatching the whole dispute. "You know it sucks since this is a thing of nature." Ash said. "What do you mean by that?" Serena asks. "He means since this is a nature battle which means we don't get involved. Frankly I agree as well." Rene said. "So we could only just stand here and watch?" Serena asked. "That's exactly the only thing we could do. Watch and hope Goodra and his friends could overcome this." Ash said.
Goodra and Florges had a back and forth conversation. While Goodra insisted she and her friends stop harassing them while Florges tries to figure out where does she remember this Pokémon. She then asked in a smug expression while Goodra felt ignored from his questions while sweatdrop at the suddenness of Florges's demeanor.
The pickup of nervous (in Florges's mind) tells her where she seen this before. Months back she remembered a Wooper along with the tiniest Goomy she ever laid eyes on cowered in fear when she and her friends first came to the marshlands. They did nothing as she shot them with a powerful Moonblast as they then went flying.
Now she sees the same Goomy in now a Goodra's body and then laughed. "Now she remembers Goodra from back then." Said Rene appeared by Florges's laughter. "I really hope Goodra shows her up." Bonnie glared.
Goodra yelled his last question once again about the harassment to them. They claim to have done nothing to them and how they would even share the marshlands with them. That however didn't sit well with Florges who claim this was a waste of time and patience and signaled a Pinsir to fire a Hyper Beam which it did. Goodra saw the shot take aim at a group of Quagsire and took the shot via using Bide.
Florges and her friends were surprised by Goodra's actions which the latter responsed by firing a white beam of excess energy right at their feet. Goodra then angrily rephiled how if his friends get attack,he'll defend them to the end. In Florges's mind,if they wanted war then war it is.
She summoned a group of Seviper to fire several Flamethrowers as they did. As Goodra prepared to use Bide,a spout of Water Guns canceled the Flamethrowers as Goodra turn to see that his friends,the Lotad came to his rescue.
Florges was astonished,never have she thought that her prey have the strength to fight. She noticed that Goodra's returned must've inspired them. She figured if she Defeats Goodra in battle,her superiority will once again be restore,for her friends and for her daughter. She then told her friends to halt as she stepped forward and she then called Goodra out which surprised the Dragon Pokémon.
"Sounds like Florges challenged Goodra to battle." Rene said. "But this battle now has stakes." Said Ash. "Goodra can win this right?" Serena asked. "If you have faith in him as your training you gave him. Goodra isn't the same Pokémon like before." Said Keanan. Ash then thought about what Keanan said. He's right,Goodra has long came from what the little Goomy he once was,much like him on his Aura training. "You're right Keanan,I believe in Goodra." Said Ash.
Florges started by emitting a grass Aura field around the area that made the plant life flourish and the flowers bloom. The group from realized Florges knows Grassy Terrain. Florges then charged up Solar Beam but due to the effects of Grassy Terrain not only did it charged almost instantly but the surrounding flowers also charged up and fired as well.
Goodra used Bide as he took the incoming attacks as he then fired back but Florges countered by using Moonblast. Florges then summon a barrage of blue leaves and directed them at Goodra. Knowing Petal Blizzard was a Grass type move,Goodra then directed energy to its mouth and fired a powerful Dragon Pulse that canceled the Petal Blizzard.
Florges was astonished by the shockwave from the Dragon Pulse and gave praise to Goodra of his newfound power. Only to mock him that it's useless against her,again pointing out her anatomy to him. Florges then fired a Moonblast straight at Goodra as he use Bide to absorb the energy. However the super effective attack caused Goodra's knees to buckle as Florges took the opportunity to keep using Moonblast.
Goodra looked at his friends as they looked back worried while he kept taking damage. However,his old friend Wooper continued to praise him to keep going as he then stirred everyone single one of his friends to give their faith as well. They then called their voices as in synchronized harmony they said one word.
"Guys what are they saying?" Clemont's asked. "They keep saying the same thing. Goodra's name." Said Ash.
As they cheered,Goodra snared while Florges and her friends were confused while Goodra slightly stood up. Florges then fired another Moonblast as Goodra focused in on his target. Goodra charged energy but it wasn't of one he knew of. However as it builds up,he felt it's power grow stronger and stronger. When the Moonblast came near,he fired a powerful strand of light blue energy that gave Goodra a slight chill in his mouth.
The beam collided with the Moonblast as it then transformed its color from pink to blue as it also pushed the attack back along with the attack from Goodra itself. "Guys,what was that move Goodra did?" Bonnie asked. "That was Ice Beam." Said Rene. "Incredible,Goodra learned a new move." Ash said.
As the attack came in Florges was too shocked to move as both attacks then impacted hard on Florges that sent her back. Florges couldn't get back up as her friends checked her to see several injuries on her. Goodra then felt supreme as he finally he it. He overpowered his long time captor and saved his friends.
Suddenly an incoming attack came out of view from everyone and struck Goodra that caused him to stumble and then fall due to extensive damage from the battle. Ash and the group looked horrified as he and Rene looked where the attack came from with their Aura vision but alas they were too late as whatever was there was now gone.
Goodra's friends checked Goodra as he was now in the same position as Florges. Meanwhile,Ash and the group came running down towards them as Ash checked on Goodra. The battle was hard on him that made him unable to stand and with no Pokémon Center to heal him,the group was in a real bide.
Suddenly they all heard to vibrations that soared through the air. They saw a group of Yanmega come in as the Pokémon put Florges on their backs as they then flown Florges away towards the mountain while the other Pokémon followed them back.
"They getting away." Bonnie said. "They're only heading to the mountain. To the fountain where all the water flows out of." Said Keanan. "Come help me." Ash said as he tried to carry Goodra. "We gotta get him inside." He continued as he and then Rene along with all the other Pokémon carried back to the homestead.
That night,Goodra laid on an oversized cot while Keanan checked on him. Luckily like Drake,Rene sim to have packed for anything,while she states that an Aura Guardian must be prepared for anything. Along with a few fluids of the water outside,Goodra laid resting and asleep.
Meanwhile on the mountain,Florges laid in the pool center of the fountain while feeling the slow healing to her body from the water. While there,she laid in anger. Goodra bested her and now everything was at risk. The local Pokémon will now have the strength and hope to fight now. They kick her and her friends from this land once and for all.
She can't let that happen,not while her daughter's life hangs into balance. Meanwhile her newfound associates came into the cave from their little mission. "How are you feeling dear Florges?" Jessie asked. Florges only replied well as she continued to heal.
"Surely you must thank us,we stopped the already weaken Goodra before he could rally the local Pokémon." Said Meowth. "If that happened,they'll sure toss you and all your Pokémon allies out of here." James added. "How is your dear Floette,Florges?" Jessie asked. Florges then looked at a much smaller pool where a small Pokémon holding a flower looked weakly as the water help heal her aliment.
Florges would say she looked alright,but it's been weeks,weeks that her daughter been ill considering that her aliment would've been cured in a matter of days,but no. Hence why the need to stay in the marshlands longer.
But now with Goodra here,Florges now feels fear that he and the other Pokémon will kick her out and her daughter will be lost. "Surely we can do something to buy time Florges." Jessie asked. Florges figure Jessie was right and sent an Ariados and a Seviper with a series of instructions.
As Team Rocket headed out,the three snickered. Everything was going as planned while Meowth told the duo about what Florges sent Ariados and Seviper to do.
Attack them all.
While Serena and Bonnie laid to sleep on their cots,Ash decided to stay up abit longer to watch Goodra and hopes for his recover. Pikachu and Dedenne were also by his side as well. Then Rene came in to call Ash.
"Ash we need you for a moment." She said as Ash nodded and stood up. "Watch over him will you guys." Ash said as Pikachu and Dedenne noddded. Once reaching the living room,Ash noticed Clemont Keanan watching local footage of today.
"What do you guys need?" Ash asked. "We're trying to find out what or who attack Goodra after he beat Florges." Said Clemont. "Isn't it obvious? Florges had Pokémon out of view as a double cross in case it failed." Ash said. "That would be one possibility but there's just one problem Ash." Rene said. Ash was then puzzled as to why that statement was flawed.
"I know every Pokémon here Ash. And I could tell you that none of them know Psybeam or Shadow Ball." Keanan explained. "Wait,we never saw the attack so how do you know Goodra was attacked by a Psybeam and Shadow Ball?" Ash asked. "Here,look at the footage." Clement invided Ash to where they saw the battle from earlier. Off the side exactly came a Shadow Ball and Psybeam that struck Goodra.
"So no Pokémon on this land knows Psybeam or Shadow Ball?" Ash asked. "None Ash. So whoever is helping Florges surely didn't want Goodra to win." Said Rene. They were all puzzled as they couldn't put their finger on this plot of plan. Clearly someone's pulling strings on this matter.
Suddenly from the next room a loud scream pierced their ears. Ash realized the scream came from Serena.
"SERENA!" Ash ran back to see the window next to Goodra's window now broken,Serena and Bonnie were still in their cots but Pikachu and Dedenne were caught and bound some sort of web string. Goodra was still on his cot,too injured to move. "Are you guys alright?" Ash asked the girls while they nodded. Then Pikachu and Dedenne were tugged outside by their strings as Ash then went after them.
Rene,Clemont and Keanan went inside to see a mess. "Guys where's Ash?" Rene asked. "He's outside after Pikachu and Dedenne were pulled away.
Outside the window,Ash came face to face with a Seviper on the prowl and an Ariados with it's prey on its back. None of this made any sense as to why kidnap their Pokémon now. One thing for sure,something told Ash that the full truth of all this was in store as the Journey continues.
Cliffhanger,like in the show. Well guys this Chapter played abit differently compared to the anime. Rather then being inspired by his trainer,Goodra was inspired by his friends as this whole debate only involved them. Now I have news to tell to you all.
First is the poll is up for Serena's egg as you could now vote for what Serena's egg will be. It'll be up for a few weeks but I can tell you whoever gets chosen will determine a small part of the future of this story. So go and vote now.
Second news is that assuming if I don't post sometime this week. I am leaving this notice that I'm once again leaving the country for a time so I won't be posting for awhile. Even once I come back,I'll be back in school so I'll be back to having less time to work on this story. I know,I know...but since last year like I said...I'm gonna try...I won't say I'll do this or do that because I don't want to make any promises I know I can't keep. I see that too much already.
But one thing I can tell is that I've come too far to quit now. So if I don't post this week,I'll be back once I've return home. So please,my fellow readers,bear with me...even I don't enjoy the waiting period either.
Lastly is,like,comment,vote and thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
