Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest

Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 76 and Chapter 33 of the Kalos Quest. Here we'll see a Chapter hoping to get you guys all fired up (no pun intended.) it'll also foreshadow slight future events, events that are completely original and not part of the main anime. Lastly is that this chapter will play abit differently to its anime counterpart. With that have fun and enjoy.


"The works must be conceived with fire in the soul but executed with clinical coolness."- Joan Miro


Chapter 76: Trial by Fire

The group continues down Route 17 as they come within range of the foot of Mt. Molteau. "So you say this mountain is supposed to be a volcano?" Drake asked. "Yep, but don't worry. This volcano hasn't erupted in a few years." Rene explained. "A few years you say. What's saying it won't erupt sooner?" Ash asked. "I don't know. I'm not a volcanologist Ash." Said Rene.

"Going through Mt. Molteau is only way to get to Anistar City." Serena reminded them. "Facing a volcano is actually a few experience for me and Ash really." Said Drake. "Yea, right after legendary Pokémon, criminal organizations, and terrifying psychopaths, you both can chalk up a volcano on the board." Rene said.

"Lucky for us, we don't have to face or do anything." Clemont said. As they approached the mountain, a rushing came from a bush behind them as the group looked alert as a medium size lizard type Pokémon appeared before them with a flame out of the tip of its tail and a single horn on top of its head. "Is that a Charmeleon?" Rene asked as Serena looked it up on her Pokédex.

"Charmeleon, The Flame Pokémon, it is very hot-headed by nature, so it constantly seeks opponents. It calms down only when it wins."

"That's sums up pretty up their species anyway." Drake said. "Still it's rare to see a wild Charmeleon here." Ash said. "We are near a hot spot Ash. They make good homes for any Fire Types." Said Rene. "Charmeleon there you are." The gang looked towards the bush again to see their old friend Trevor right behind Charmeleon.

"Trevor." The gang said as the orange haired boy looked up to see the the group of friends together. "Ash, everyone. Hi." Trevor said as Charmeleon shot a Flamethrower at the gang's feet. "Hey Charmeleon! You apologize right now." Trevor said. Charmeleon had different opinion and shot another Flamethrower this time in the air.

"Sorry guys. Charmeleon can now be abit more ecstatic since it evolved." Trevor explained as he held Charmeleon back. "That ain't ecstatic Trevor. Charmeleon seems battle ready." Ash said. "But just awhile back he barbecued a Pangoro. I don't know how Charmeleon can be all fired up again." Trevor struggled. "Maybe there's someone who can help." Drake release Charizard to see if he helps out. Charmeleon stood under his evolve counterpart and shot a Flamethrower right at his face. The gang gasped except Drake who knew what the outcome out be. Charizard appear unfazed by the Flamethrower and snot out embers in slight anger.

"Charmeleon!" Trevor said. "It's alright Trevor. Charizard seems fine but Charmeleon really desires a battle." Drake explained as Charizard grumble and growled in a smuggest tone. "No buddy you're not the one going to battle him." Drake said as Charizard tried a soft puppy eyes face. "I said no."

"Um can he actually understand him?" Trevor inched to Ash. "Of course Trevor. He's like me and can understand Pokémon. Suddenly another Pokeball opened from Drake's belt to reveal his Lucario ready to argue. "Ha, I can't believe the big scary lizard is practically on his knees begging." Lucario said laughing. "You're not helping Lucario and you shouldn't be out of your Pokeball." Drake argued. "And miss this? Come on Master. Surely I wouldn't miss the over sized spitfire wallow on his knees." Lucario said as Charizard smirky grumbled about Lucario's overconfident and annoyingness.

"Ha at least I don't beg to battle. We're trying to have a friendly wager not trying to turn the kid into barbecued meat." Lucario said as he and Charizard growled at each other. Suddenly a click took focus off the two as they turn to see Trevor taking pictures of Lucario. "WOW I've never seen a Lucario with this kind of color pattern. Forget rarity this moment is Legendary!" Trevor awed. "Um I like the attention but can you please stop taking pictures." Lucario said. "Trevor now isn't a time." Drake butted in as he looked to see his two goofballs butting heads again.

"That's it!" Drake shouted and took two Pokeballs and returned his parnters back in. "You two stay there and keep quiet!" He said and turned to everyone.

"He's...kinda right about one thing Trevor. I'll battle you instead." Ash said as he took out Fletchinder. "What do you say?" Ash asked. Charmeleon agreed to the challenge. "We accept Ash." Trevor agreed.

On the road Trevor and Ash stood on opposite sides as Clemont officiated the match.


Ash vs. Trevor: one on one

"Let's kick off, Charmeleon Use Fire Spin." Charmeleon summon a spinning wave of fire toward Fletchinder. "Dodge by flying up" Fletchinder flew out of the Fire Spin's range right before the cyclone could form. "Quick use Flame Charge." Fletchinder charged in with a flaming tackle at full speed. Charmeleon blocked the attack with its arms to minimize the damage.

"Dragon Claw." Charmeleon then tried to strike with two large green claws. "Use Razor Wind." Fletchinder rose up once again to dodge the Dragon Claw and in the panic Fletchinder fired three buzz saws slashes straight at Charmeleon. "Get out of the way and use Flamethrower." Charmeleon rolled to the side and steady himself as he then fired a a stream of fire.

"Defend With Steel Wing." Fletchinder spun around in place with wings of steel as the Flamethrower was deflected off its body. "Now charge Fletchinder." Fletchinder then charge in at high speed that Charmeleon didn't even see it past him until he felt pain from the Steel Wing with caused an impact. The smoke died out and Charmeleon fainted.


"Charmeleon are you alright?" Trevor rushed to his aid. "Try this to help him Trevor." Drake said as he gave him a Potion to heal Charmeleon. Trevor nodded and began spraying the Potion on Charmeleon's wounds. "It was a good battle Trevor. I really enjoyed it." Ash said.

"So did I, and I believe Charmeleon finally calm down." Trevor said as Charmeleon nodded. "So now that's handle, what bring you all the way out here Trevor?" Serena asked. "Oh yea, you guys would not believe me if I told you." Trevor said.

On the mountain top where crater filled with molten hot magma rested, Team Rocket was setting a sort of machine. "Are sure this will work?" James asked. "Trust me. Reports say that a Moltres rest deep within this volcano. With a little bit of tweaking and the right frequency. We can send a certain radio wave to control it." Meowth said as he worked. "Alright, bomb's ready." Jessie said in a singing tone. "Perfect, when that bomb goes boom, Moltres will no doubt come up to see the what's the deal. That's when we activate the Moltres Controller and it'll be all ours." Team Rocket cheered.

Jessie then dropped the small bomb on a timer and into the volcano. Soon there was a controlled explosion followed by the lava stirring up. The lava rose and along with it was a large fire bird with a fiery mane spreading embers with each wing flap. "Now Meowth." James called as Meowth turned on the machine with immediately started broadcasting a radio wave. Feeling discomfort, Moltres tried to ignore the controller to the best of its ability. "It's tuning it out Meowth. Double the juice!" Jessie said as Meowth increase the intensity. The signal was then too strong and Moltres then calmed down but was in a trance and it's eyes glowed blue. Team Rocket laughed and felt complete as Moltres was theirs now.


"And that's it." Trevor finished explaining as the group was surprised. "So Moltres is suspose to be currently at Mt. Molteau?" Ash asked. "Yes, reports currently place Moltres there currently resting inside the volcano." Trevor explained. "So you want to check it out." Clemont asked. "Yep, here check it out." Trevor then started showing them various pictures while explaining them. As he continued the gang was losing track of Trevoe's point and felt overwhelmed.

"And there it is." Trevor said. "So you have Zapdos,and Articuno in your collection and all you need is Moltres." Clemont said. "Yep, That way I'll have all three Legendary Bird Pokémon in here." Said Trevor. "We can help you." Bonnie said. "That would mean a lot. Mt. Molteau is a big place to cover." Trevor said as the group figure to get moving. "Guess we ARE going to do something here." Drake whispered to Rene. "Oh man up." Rene gestured.

On the low mountain range, the gang company Trevor on Mt Molteau to find Moltres. "So do we know where to start looking." Clemont asked. "Of course. According to reports Moltres was last see near a mountain opening. Here's the only picture." Trevor said as he showed the group a picture what appeared to be Moltres but deeply cover in a dark cloud.

"There's not much to go on and the dark cloud covering Moltres would make the entrance difficult to find." Rene said. Drake then took a turn at the photo to examine it. "This doesn't look right." Drake said. "What do you mean?" Ash asked. "Well with the smoke and distortion, they really took this in a hurry." Drake said.

"Your point?" Ash asked.

"I've notice some of this spots are much darker. What if they don't mark a cave entrance?" Drake asked. "You mean it could be something else?" Serena asked. "Yea, with the amount of black smoke covering the scene and these black spots. I think the black spots are Basalt." Drake said. "Are you sure?" Trevor asked. "I'm positive...black smoke and Basalt rock. We aren't talking about a cave system." Drake said. "Wait don't mean?" Clemont said. "Yes...the Crater of Mt. Molteau. It makes logical sense for Moltres to be there." Drake said.

"Now all we need is to find the Crater." Trevor said. "I can help with that. The future is now thanks to science. CLEMONTIC GEAR on." Clemont presented the group a small robot with a driller hat on its head. "May I present the Rock Searcher Mk I." Clemont said proudly. "I'm going to assume it finds rocks?" Rene asked dumbly. "How's you guess?" Clemont asked which made everyone dropped down anime style.

"Clemont your point?" Ash asked. "Right, my Rock Search Mk I can look for a specific kind of rock according to the data I imprint in its centralized database." Clemont said as he put the picture of Moltres in a slot of his robot. From that point the robot looked as if it was loading until it approached a slab of rock then scanned it until an 'X' marked a scene on its black followed by a buzzer sound. "The Rock Searcher will continue to scan for Basalt until it finds an exact match to the one in the picture. Until then we follow it." Clemont said.

Over twenty minutes of walking and scanning, the group wondered if they were even going to find the Crater. "Clemont are you sure this thing isn't malfunctioning?" Bonnie asked. "Of course it isn't. It just needs time and besides we must be getting close." Clemont vowed. "If we start feeling hotter then we're getting closer." Drake commented. The gang continued for another five minutes until the robot scan a set of dark rock and immediately the robot went ding with an 'O' on his back screen.

"Yay we found it. We found it!" Clemont approach and hugged the robot. Suddenly smoke started fuming out of it until it then went boom, covering Clemont in black soot. "Well...it did something alright." Rene said as Clemont tried to dust himself off. "But where's the Crater?" Trevor asked. "It should be nearby, the air is starting to get abit hotter." Said Ash. "We'll going to need a guide." Drake said. "I know just the bird. Fletchinder come on out." Ash said as he released the Ember Pokémon.

"Fletchinder, fly higher to see if you could spot the Crater." Fletchinder nodded and flew much higher and looked around. Spotting stream due East, Fletchinder chirped loudly. "Great. Lead the way Fletchinder." Ash as the group followed the Ember Pokémon Eastbound.

Not long after, the gang found a huge hole where magma filled every inch. "Here's the Crater." Drake said. "But where's Moltres?" Trevor wondered. Suddenly rising from the magma appeared the Legendary Fire bird before them.

"Well, speak of the Devil and He shall appear." Drake said as Moltres hovered in front of them. Trevor then took his camera and snapped a good, clean picture of it. "Yes! I got it." Trevor cheered. "Maybe Trevor,but something isn't right." Drake said. He was right as Moltres then fired a Flamethrower right at the group. "Why did I suddenly expected this to happen?" Ash asked. "Didn't you say this happened to you last time you cross paths?" Drake asked Ash as he nodded. One again a deja vu experience was happening.

"Guys look at its eyes." Rene pointed to Moltres 'blue' glowing eyes. "Aren't they suspose to be fire red though?" Trevor asked. "Yes but something is wrong." Ash said. "Hello twerps." The group looked up at a slope roughly ten yards away was Team Rocket and beside them was some sort of machine with a small radio dish. "You three again?" Rene asked. "We were here first and are rewarded with the spoils of course." Jessie gloated.

"What did you do to Moltres!?" Ash demanded. "Simple, we use our new Moltres Controller and emit a special frequency that controls the hothead." Meowth said. "And with Moltres to our will, our firepower is increase tenfold." Said James. "You can't do that!" Drake yelled. "Oh but we can and we know that even you twerps will have a hard doing this time." Jessie said.

"Can you all give me a distraction while I go do some smashing?" Drake asked everyone. "We got Moltres, go." Ash said as Drake ran off. The others decide to handle Moltres as it shot another Flamethrower. "Take cover." Ash said as the group hid behind a couple of rocks. "You need to cool off. Frogadeir come out and use Water Pulse." Ash release the Frog Pokémon which then hurled a ball of water at Moltres. With a clap of its wings Moltres shrug off the Water Pulse, evaporating it. "No good Ash, it's too hot for water to handle." Rene said. "How about fire then? Charmeleon Use Flamethrower." Charmeleon then let out a stream of fire straight at Moltres.

Drake ran to bottom of the slope where Jessie and James met him from up top. "You won't ruin our plans this time twerp. Go Gourgeist." "You too Inkay." Both humans release their Pokémon to stop Drake. "I sure hope you two are done fighting because it's time to go to work." Drake said as he released Lucario and Charizard. "We can handle our discussion later hothead. Right now Master needs our help." Lucario said as Charizard agreed. "Alright guys, Flyer postion." Drake ordered as Lucario mounted on Charizard with a Bone staff in hand.

"Inkay Psybeam." "Gourgeist Shadow Ball." Both Pokémon fired long range attacks straight at both Pokémon. "Dodge them." Under evasive action Charizard flew a cross session with Lucario hanging on for dear life. "I really don't like being target practice!" Lucario yelled to the wind as Charizard told him about backseat flying and to shut up.

"Fletchinder, Use Flame Charge." Fletchinder tried a direct approach with a flaming tackle but Moltres did a quick J turn and fired a Fire Blast, which sent Fletchinder across the Crater wounded. "Fletchinder!" Ash cried as Moltres turned back to the humans. "Guys watch out." Clemont yelled. "Too late!" Trevor cried as Moltres was charging a Flamethrower. Fletchinder looked from where it laid and saw the rouge fire bird charging another assault right at its trainer and immediately made a break for it.

The timing was gonna be close as Moltres was nearly done charging and Fletchinder flapped its wings faster and faster until then Moltres finally let loose. Fletchinder screamed loudly until it suddenly began to glow and the rush of power made it go supersonic. The brightly glowing Fletchinder took Moltres's Flamethrower as it underwent a stunning transformation in front of everyone. Its body grew bigger, it's wings broader, and when the light died out Talonflame was revealed. Ash took the time to scan his new Pokémon.

"Talonflame, the Scorching Pokémon, When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick."

"Wow Talonflame,and you managed to learn a new move." Ash said. "Ash give it a shot." Serena shouted. "Right. Talonflame zone in on Moltres and use Brave Bird." Both bird Pokémon against one another in circle as Moltres blasted out several Flamethrowers as Talonflame got closer due to each opening. It then drew a blue flame around its body and attacked at high speed, striking Moltres in the gut but receiving recoil damage in the process.

"Quick you two! Divide and conquer." Drake ordered. "Master's right! Give me cover and I'll make a break for their bucket of bolts." Lucario said as Charizard nodded. Charizard shot a Flamethrower by Team Rocket's feet while avoiding Gourgeist and Inkay attacks. In the struggle, Lucario jumped up and skydived with a Bone Staff in hand ready to strike the machine until he finally reduce the machine to wires.

Moltres staggered in the air as it felt its free will coming back. It's went from its glowing blue back to its original fire red color as it looked around. "Guys Moltres looks like its coming out of it." Rene said. "Drake did it." Ash said as Moltres turned to Drake and the other until it zoned its eyes on Team Rocket.

"Uh guys...I see fire coming out of Moltres's head." Meowth cringed. "That's normal for it though." Jessie said. "I don't think Meowth means it like that Jess." James whimpered. Moltres shot a fiery Fire Blast at the three troublemakers, incinerating them and one my way.

"That was hot." Jessie said.

"Too hot to handle." James said.

"Charred Meowth anyone?" Meowth Said.

"WE'RE BLASTING OFF AGIAN!" Team Rocket yelled as they flew into the horizon.

"Whew that was too close for comfort." Rene said. "I gotta said, you guys know how to have a good time." Trevor said. "I wouldn't exactly say a good time." Serena said. Meanwhile Drake and his Pokémon reunited with the others as Moltres stayed hovering. Ash approached before it. He reached hand towards it and manifest his Aura to it as Moltres approached him.

"What's Moltres doing?" Trevor asked. "Let's just those two have a history." Drake said leaving everyone surprised.

"Surprised to see me Chosen One?" Moltres asked non theating. "A little...last time I saw you, we were in the exact same predicament as a few moments ago." Ash said as he cross his arms. "Wait hold on. Same exact predicament!?" Serena asked. "I met Moltres when I was eleven. It didn't go nicely." Ash said. "How did it go exactly." Clemont asked.

"When I met the young Chosen Savior. I tried to kill him." Moltres confessed leaving the others excluding Drake with wide open mouths. "You tried to kill Ash?" Bonnie asked. "JUST HOW MANY LEGENDS TRIED TO KILL YOU!" Serena grabbed Ash by the collar. "Well...I believe most of them really." Ash answered nervously. "DON'T MAKE IT SOUND LIKE A GOOD THING!" Serena demanded.

"It's not his fault Serena." Drake tried to help his brother. "I trust that you'll listen to the Guardian, girl." Moltres demanded which made Serena cringe in anger. "Must you always respond with threats!? It's a wonder why you're Elemental Siblings call you Hothead." Drake mocked. "Their actions are at their peril, which they'll be sorry." Moltres theaten which left Drake to repeat 'Hothead' in his mind. "Moltres...one day you'll learn to accept everyone. The world doesn't just belong to you." Ash told it. "I share and accept everyone's presence. That is just enough for me." Moltres said. "So you don't respect them then...you,like Zapdos and Articuno are so like children. Arceus once told me this himself." Ash said.

"I...I will not argue Father's opinions..that doesn't mean he's right." Moltres Said. "He hold hopes for all three of you. You're just as important as the other." Ash said. "I...you maybe right..but I will not debate with you about this now." Moltres hung it's head. "Moltres I think it's time for you to head on home." Drake said. "Yes, I believe I must. I thank you for saving me and keep a sharp eye since my Elemental Siblings are still around Kalos and they aren't as pleasant as I am." Moltres said as it gained attitude. "Oh one last thing to the both of you." Moltres directed to Ash and Drake. "Which is?" Drake asked.

"...Phoenix..." Moltres said then flew away leaving the brothers Ketchum confused.

"Well...that was cozy." Rene said. "Moltres isn't Legendary for nothing but even it and other Legends have much to learn about the world, especially humanity." Drake said. "If you guys say so. At least I got a good picture of Moltres." Trevor said in glee as the group nodded.

After getting down the Mt. Molteau, Trevor was ready to bid farewell to the group. "Thanks guys. Without your help, I wouldn't have gotten Moltres to my photo collection." Trevor said. "It was no trouble at all Trevor." Ash said. "Be sure to say hi to Shauna and Tierno for us." Serena reminded. "Sure no problem at all." Trevor said.

After bidding farewell to Trevor, the gang walked to Route 17. "It's great Fletchinder evolved Ash." Bonnie said. "Yep, I'm sure Talonflame will serve us well." Ash said. "So is there a Pokémon Center nearby?" Ash asked. "There's one two miles ahead." Serena said. "That's good. After today, I could use something cool to drink." Drake goofed which caused everyone to laughed. Now closer to Anistar City then ever, the gang moves forward as the Journey continues.


Done, well guys here's Chapter 76 and hoped you enjoyed it. Next chapter will finally introduce Eevee. I'll explain more into detail next chapter. One last thing is that I'm back in school so I'll have less time to work on this, but my promise still stands that I won't abandon this story but try to work on it to my highest ability.

Thanks for reading and don't be a stranger. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.