Pokémon Journey: XYZ
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 116 and Chapter 33 of XYZ. Part two of the Kalos League will now commence. A few battles starting with Ash here and there and will finish off with a double date. This chapter might feel shorter but it won't disappoint. Enjoy.
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."- Edward Everett Hale
Chapter 116: The Lumiose Conference: Part 2
"The battle between Ash and Astrid will now commence. Both sides have the used of three Pokémon and one will be deem the winner once all one's sides Pokémon are unable to continue. Substitutions are allow during this match." The referee explained. Ash was fired up for this matchup of the second round. The remaining two groups duked it out yesterday to determine its sixteen trainers moving to the second round, amongst them were Tierno and Sawyer. Now they join Ash, Alain, and Jason in the second round. By mid day, Ash was the third matchup of the round against a familiar face, a female Ace Trainer name Astrid he crossed paths with six months ago. He loss against her and her Absol who can Mega Evolve. Luckily Ash had a hunch what Pokémon she'll use and prepared to deal with her Mega Absol this time.
"I can't believe Ash is facing her again." Serena said. "Why are you worried?" Rene asked. "Ash faced Astrid before and loss. Her Absol can Mega Evolve." Drake said. "So Astrid can put up a fight?" Shauna asked. "She's that strong?" Trevor asked second. "First question: yes, and second: it's not the matter of fighting strong, but fighting smart. Ash prepared for Astrid when he knew he'll be facing her." Drake said.
"Small world ain't it Ash?" Astrid asked. "The real one is but you can make yours a bigger place." Ash said. "Last time I had you on the ropes and took victory." Astrid said. "That was last time and back then I was but the learner." Ash said as he calls out to an old friend. Keeping his promise to his Pokémon back in Professor Oak's Lab, Ash will start using his old Pokémon in this Conference. His first Pokémon was none other than Krookodile, rocking with his cool shades. "Now I am superior." Ash calls.
"Ha, you're like most guys aren't you? All cocky." Astrid smirked as she calls to her female Meowstic to battle.
Second Round, Ash vs. Astrid: Three on Three
"Interesting. Krookodile start off with your ability." Ash said as Krookodile gave Meowstic an intimating glare which lowers Meowstic's Attack power. "I'll match up. Use Charm." Meowstic emits a row of hearts straight at Krookodile. "Don't think so, use Stone Edge." Slamming down on the surface cause stone pillars to rise and block off the Charm from succeeding.
"Tough love." Ash mocked. "I'll show you tough, use Disarming Voice." Meowstic then spews out a banshee scream that Krookodile covers his ears in pain to tune out. Ash growled as he figured Astrid had a plan to deal against Dark types despite being at a disadvantage. "Use Dig." To get away, Krookodile retreated underground and worked quickly, keeping Meowstic in suspense. "Follow up with Crunch." Meowstic couldn't depict where Krookodile would appear until it was too late as she felt a lockjaw on her foot, causing pain and super efficient damage. Next was Krookodile tossing her up like a rag doll.
"Now let's try this. Stone Ace!" Ash calls on a combo move as Krookodile first summon a single stone pillar to push him upward like a catapult. Then with a heavy foot to a free falling Meowstic the face added an additional effect. "Use Shadow Ball." "Lunchtime Krookodile." As Meowstic fires a ball of darkness at Krookodile, the latter simply opened its mouth and ate it as Ghost type moves were weak to Dark types.
Astrid growled upon her limited options dealing with a Dark type and sought to improve her odds. "Meowstic return." Astrid calls back. "Now Pyroar, steal the show." Astrid summons the Royal Pokémon as Pyroar roars loudly. Ash smirked knowing he had Astrid on the ropes, like her Meowstic, Pyroar was still outmatch due to being part Fire type which means that Ground and Rock type moves will leave more than a mark.
"Astrid still has limited options since Pyroar is part Fire type." Serena said. "Yep, Ash made the perfect choice with Krookodile who can deal with her Meowstic and Pyroar with his skill set." Drake said.
"Use Work Up." Pyroar roars in anger which raises both Attack and Special Attack stats. "I see, so she still has Pyroar battling with all perseverance and brute force." Ash thought. "Use Fire Fang." Pyroar charges in with a fiery bite aiming for Krookodile's leg. "An ideal defense is a swift, evasive offense. Use Dig." Krookodile then dig himself out of there to avoid Pyroar's Fire Fang.
"Don't think so, use Flamethrower in the hole." Pyroar then shot a stream of flames into the hole Krookodile dug. "Get out of there!" Ash yelled but was too late as Krookodile flew out of his hiding place, covered in burn marks. "Now use Take Down." "Retaliate with Stone Edge." Before Pyroar could forcibly tackle Krookodile, the latter summons pillars that manage to knock Pyroar off the ground.
"You did great Krookodile, hit the showers." Ash said upon returning Krookodile, planning to use him later. "Now, Noctowl I choose you." Ash summon his shiny Owl Pokémon as his second partner. "Ah yes, Ash really intends to play mind games with Astrid." Drake said. "What do you mean?" Shauna asked. "Ash's Noctowl is a fickle featherhead and is quite the trickster. His skill set can really turn a battle 180* degrees in a jam." Drake said. "Was that an owl pun you just said?" Tierno asked.
"Guess we'll have a shiny roasted turkey for dinner. Pyroar use Flamethrower." "Dodge around." Having the aerial advantage, Noctowl zig zags around the attack. "Keep going, don't let up." Pyroar keeps firing stream after stream, hoping to land a hit. "Stop his attack with Extrasensory." Using a medium range psychic, Noctowl dazes Pyroar which cause him to flinch and stop firing. "Use Air Slash." "Deflect With Fire Fang." Noctowl fires buzzsaw air pockets at Pyroar who bites down on each one with fiery bite, creating a smokescreen. When the dust settled, Pyroar was startle by an up close Noctowl staring into his eyes. Even Astrid was startled by Noctowl's gase.
"Set the table Noctowl with Hypnosis." The Owl Pokémon sent psychic waves into Pyroar's eyes, causing him to feel doozy and eventually fall asleep. "Pyroar get up!" Astrid calls but to no avail. "Now go eat with Dream Eater." Noctowl invades Pyroar's mind as a ball of light floated out and absorbed into Noctowl, restoring energy while draining Pyroar's completely and knocking him out.
"Pyroar is unable to battle. Noctowl wins." The referee calls.
"I see, you little sneak. You're smarter than I anticipated Ash." Astrid said. "I told you, the circle is complete and I won't lose today." Ash said. "We'll see about that, Meowstic come on back." Astrid calls back. "Let's make it even. Noctowl return. Krookodile you're back in." Ash returns and calls forth.
"Battle begin."
"Meowstic use Shadow Ball." Astrid said upon feeling that was the only thing she can do. Being part Dark means Meowstic's psychic moves are ineffective. "Block that with Dragon Claw." With a green claw, Krookodile sheds the Shadow Ball to nothingness. "Keep them on their heels, use Disarming Voice." Meowstic let out another banshee scream that played out on Krookodile's ears, causing pain.
"Use Dig." Krookodile once again escape to avoid anymore headaches. "Let's keep our ears open." Astrid said. "You're gonna need to do more than that. Keep popping Krookodile." Ash said as rather than attack Meowstic, Krookodile popped out of a different hole created. The process repeated and soon eight different holes popped around Meowstic. "Use Shadow Ball. Stop him." Meowstic tries to attack him with a Shadow Ball but the crocodile simply scurries back into a hole and pops out of another the next second.
"It's like life size Whack-a-Diglett." Ash said. "Never did like that game." Astrid grumbles. "Don't worry, it gets better. Use Stone Edge." Krookodile retreats back down, then a moment later the ground shook as several stone pillars rose out of all eight holes but an extra one surprise Meowstic when it rose beneath her feet, knocking her upward. "Now Aerial Ace." Krookodile jumps off and rockets to Meowstic, delivering a fatal blow to Meowstic's head. Falling to the ground with a thud, Meowstic never got back up and the referee calls it.
"Meowstic is unable to battle, Krookodile wins." He said. "He's on a roll." Trevor said. "Ash never fails to impress." Tierno adds. "But now the true test begins." Drake said.
"You did good Meowstic. Guess it's your time buddy, let's go Absol." Astrid calls her go-to partner to battle. "Let's add a kicker, Absol Mega Evolve." Astrid touches her ear ring where her Key Stone reside. The necklace around Absol's neck reacted and glowed. The tendons merge, Absol's form change from its horn to the added wings on its back. "That soon? Astrid must be desperate." Ash thought.
"We gotta keep them on their toes. Use Dragon Claw." Krookodile charges in with duel green claws. "Use Psycho Cut." The Disaster Pokémon uses it horn to shoot an arc wave of darkness at the charging Krookodile. The croc uses his green claws to deflect the Psycho Cut but with resistance due to the sheer power. "Shadow Claw." Charging in from the air, Mega Absol charges in with claws of darkness that manage to nail Krookodile.
"Use Stone Edge." "Follow with Megahorn." As Krookodile summons a row of stone pillars, Mega Absol charges in through the pillars themselves with its mighty horn until finally connecting with Krookodile. "Krookodile!" Ash said upon knowing the super effective damage Krookodile took. It was much worse when he saw that Krookodile wasn't getting back up.
"Krookodile is unable to battle. Absol wins." The referee said.
"You did great bud. Noctowl you're up." Ash said as he returns Krookodile and lets out Noctowl once more. "Aerial battle Ash? We excel at that too." Astrid said. "That won't fly." Ash grumbles. "Absol use Dark Pulse." "Dodge it." Noctowl zig zags around Absol, avoiding its attack. "Sky Attack." Noctowl begins to charge up, leaving himself expose. "While he's charging, Shadow Claw." Astrid calls leaving Ash to snicker. Absol flies to Noctowl and attack but was surprise to see it phase through Noctowl's body.
"What the?" Astrid asked. "Did you forget that Noctowl is part Normal type?" Ash laughed, leaving Astrid embarrassed. "I'm normally used to battling against Pokémon from Kalos." Astrid said. "Well you'll pay for that. Go Noctowl." Noctowl finally charges and fully tackles Mega Absol to the ground.
"At least it goes both ways, Noctowl's Psychic moves are ineffective against Dark types, otherwise Absol would've been napping by now." Ash said. "Gee,thanks." Astrid said sheepishly.
"Use Air Slash." Noctowl then attacks with buzz saw bullets made of air. "Use Psycho Cut." With an arc wave of darkness, Absol manage to destroy all the buzz saws simultaneously. "Use Dark Pulse." "Dodge it." Noctowl continues avoid Absol's firepower. "Give chase. Blast them out of the sky." Mega Absol then soars through the skies, trying to blast Noctowl with Dark Pulse."
"Use Air Slash." Noctowl quickly turns and fires more buzz saw bullets at Absol, who sidetracks to let them zip past him. "Sky Attack." "Use Megahorn." Before Noctowl could charge up, Mega Absol rams into him with a big horn to the ground. Ash was sadden when he saw Noctowl knocked out. This was becoming out of hand.
"Noctowl is unable to battle. Absol wins." The referee calls.
"Two for two. Seems like history is repeating itself Ash." Astrid said as Ash returns Noctowl back. "This time it'll end differently." Ash said as he took out a Pokéball from his belt. "If that Pokéball contains your changing Greninja, then you might just have a chance." Astrid said. "Who said I was using Greninja?" Ash asked, leaving Astrid confused. "Come out bud." Ash calls to a large blue beetle.
"His Heracross, of course." Rene said. "Exactly how many Pokémon does Ash have?" Shauna asked. "Enough for a small army." Serena said. "Heracross is perfect against a Dark type due to being a Bug and Fighting type. Plus it's one of Ash's strongest partners." Drake said.
"Surprise aren't you?" Ash asked. "Kinda, and I thought you were evening the odds?" Astrid asked. "I did, but I'm not gonna use a crunch for this battle." Ash said. "Suit yourself, Absol use Psycho Cut." "Take to the skies." As Absol fires an arc cut, Heracross takes off with its wings. "Use Pin Missile." Ash calls as Heracross now flies backwards and fires a barrage of green missiles. "Shake them off, roll." With an aileron roll, Absol forced the missiles into an X-slash maneuver. "Use Brick Break." Unfortunately Mega Absol was still flying towards Heracross who delivered a powerful karate chop on its neck, knocking her to the ground.
Retreating back to his trainer, Heracross heeded Ash's command. "That won't stop us, use Megahorn." Mega Absol growled as it charges fully in with its horn. "Brace it now!" Heracross dug it's feet it, it's arms raised prepared to hold Absol once it connects. Absol rams into Heracross but the latter didn't fall down. Being in this scenario a dozen times in the past, Heracross felt his pride was on the line once more. Absol tries to overpower the beetle but somehow he wouldn't give.
"Use Focus Punch." With Absol restrained in his grasp, Heracross charges his fist and then deliver a great falcon punch to Absol's face, launching it across the field. With that Heracross gives a battle cry like the stone wall he was. "Always the immovable object." Ash said. "Come on, we can do this girl." Astrid cried out as Mega Absol slowly gets up under a lot of pain. "Let's overwhelm them, use Shadow Claw." "Use Megahorn." Both Pokémon once more charge at each other and coiled, once again trying to overpower one another.
For Heracross it was the key technique to get its horn under the Shadow Claw and then lifting Absol upward. Wiggling between the claws, Heracross caught Mega Absol off balance by holding to its front left leg. Then with a will, Heracross bucked up with its horn, sending Mega Absol upward. "Hyper Beam before it can recover." Quickly, Heracross charges up and fires a devastating beam at the hopeless Absol who later falls freely with an ending thud. "Absol!" Astrid cries as she saw Absol fainted.
"Absol is unable to battle, Heracross wins and the match goes to Ash of Pallet Town."
"There he goes!" Tierno said. "Beating a Mega Evolve Pokémon with just basic forms is just...wow. Ash is quite outstanding." Trevor said. "There's no one quite like him." Serena awed. "Gotta say. You weren't lying about this ending differently." Astrid said. "Glad I fulfilled my word." Ash commented. "Keep battling like just now and you might just win this whole thing." Astrid said. "Thanks for the confidence booster." Ash said.
"That was amazing Ash." Bonnie said. "Gotta say, even for you it's good to see you finally using that brain of yours." Rene joked. "Ha, Ha but at least I'll be in the top 16 by tomorrow." Ash said. "I'll just have to catch up as well." Tierno said. "Speaking of which, when is your match Tierno?" Drake asked. "It's right after this one." Tierno replies. "Oh yea, I forgot Sawyer is battling right now. I'll go watch for support." Ash said. "Plus if you face him, you'll learn a thing or two." Drake said.
Second Round, Sawyer vs. Percy: Three on Three
The battle was close, both trainers was down to their last Pokémon. Ash saw on the holotron that Sawyer used a Slaking, Clawizer and finally his Sceptile...of course. Meanwhile Sawyer stayed composed trying to anticipate Percy's Breloom. "Use Mach Punch." "Counter with Leaf Blade." Both Grass types counter and match blow for blow. "Use Stun Spore." Breloom tries to paralyze Sceptile with orange spores. "Nice try but no. Use Leaf Storm." Sceptile then stirs up the wind along with piles of leaves then blowing then towards Breloom. Not only just attacking Breloom but also blow the Stun Spore back to its origins.
"Breloom!" Percy cries not just taking damage but also his own Stun Spore paralyzes Breloom as well. "Let's finish this. Use Frenzy Plant." With nature's power, Sceptile summons big tree vines and causes them to slam down on a helpless Breloom. It was no doubt what the result was once the smoke cleared and Breloom lied there motionless.
"Breloom is unable to battle. Sceptile wins and the match goes to Sawyer." The referee calls. "Shoot, guess we just couldn't hang in there." Percy said. "That was a great battle, I'll take note of this experience for the future." Sawyer thanked as he writes in this notebook.
"That was a impressive battle Sawyer." Ash said. "Well I didn't want to be left behind. Plus I didn't even have to use my secret weapon." Sawyer boast. "You too?" Serena asked. "Let me guess, you have a Mega Stone." Ash said. "Actually...yes, it combines with Sceptile's Mega Stone." Sawyer said. "I didn't think Sceptile has a Mega Form. You gotta show it to me sometime." Trevor asked.
"Speaking of battles, mine coming next." Tierno said. "You should definitely get going." Drake said. "We'll root for you Tierno." Ash said. "I'll join you guys as well." Sawyer said. "Ash, Serena!" The group turn to see Jason and Eve. "We'll join you guys later." Ash said. "Hey you two, by the looks on your faces it must be good news." Serena said. "Jason I've heard you won your battle in the first matchup this round." Ash brought up. "Eh...it was a cakewalk." Jason said. "We just wanted to tell you guys we finally made reservations at this prestigious restaurant that serves exquisite cuisine." Eve said.
"That's perfect." Serena said. "Does eight o'clock work for you guys?" Jason asked. "It will, do we have to wear something fancy?" Serena said. "Somewhat casual, just don't overdo it." Eve said. "Perfect, we'll see you guys after we find out the matchups for tomorrow." Ash said as both couples agreed. For now Ash and Serena went back to the others to watch Tierno's battle.
Second Round, Tierno vs. Charles: Three on Three
Ash and Serena manage to return in the middle of the battle. Both Tierno and Charles had only two Pokémon left. While Charles went with a Nidoqueen as his second, Tierno went with his Ludicolo. "Use Poison Jab." Nidoqueen rushed in with a poison fist at Ludicolo. "Sidestep bud then use Giga Drain." With a twirl around Nidoqueen's body to avoid the Poison Jab, Ludicolo then summons green vines to wrap around Nidoqueen and suck the energy from her body. It had a simple effect but had done its job.
"Use Venoshock." Rather hastily, Nidoqueen spews out purple sludge that covers Ludicolo, dealing great damage. "Use Rain Dance." With a cry Ludicolo summons a storm cloud that began to pour rain over the field. This work to Ludicolo's advanage in two ways via abilities, Rain Dish and Swift Swim. Rain Dish began to heal Ludicolo over time and Swift Swim increase his speed. "Now use Energy Ball." Ludicolo then fires a ball of green energy at Nidoqueen.
"Block it with Poison Jab." Nidoqueen then reflect the Energy Ball with a punch of its own. "Use Earthquake." Slamming her foot to the ground, Nidoqueen creates tremors that knocked Ludicolo off his feet. "Now Superpower." With a heavy arm, Nidoqueen managed to smack Ludicolo hard across the body. "Shake it off bud, use Water Pulse." Getting up, Ludicolo fires a ball of water at Nidoqueen which struck at high damage.
"Let's end this, Use Superpower." Nidoqueen rushes in once again with a great arm. "We got them now, use Water Pulse." Not letting Nidoqueen get any further, Ludicolo fires another Water Pulse that nails Nidoqueen head on. There wasn't much smoke as Nidoqueen was knocked down and not getting up,
"Nidoqueen is unable to battle, Ludicolo wins." The referee calls.
"You've done good Nidoqueen. Now Tropius it's your turn." Charles release the Fruit Pokémon. "I better play this safe. Ludicolo return. Blastoise you're up." Tierno release the Shellfish Pokémon to battle. "Battle resume!" The referee starts. "Tropius get in the air and use Air Slash." Getting in the air and with a flap of its wings, Tropius fires buzzsaw bullets at Blastoise. "Groove around buddy." Tierno begins with a jiggle as Blastoise surprisely despite its heavy size, cartwheel zips around the Air Slash to dodge.
"Tierno's Blastoise really must be the most agile of its species yet." Trevor said. "I really wonder how he does it?" Sawyer wondered. "Perhaps he uses the weight of its shell as momentum to increase movement." Drake said. "That maybe is the only solution I could think of as well." Ash added.
"Use Hydro Cannon." Using both turrets in its shell, Blastoise fires two powerful water cannonballs at Tropius. "Dodge now." From out of reach, Tropius banks sideways to avoid the cannonballs. "Use Leaf Storm." Another flap of its wings, Tropius summons a storm of leaves that Blastoise couldn't avoid and was engulfed.
"And that's why you save such moves until the end." Rene said. "I know after using Hydro Cannon, the user must rest for a bit until moving again." Serena said. "I learn that the hard way after Sceptile learn Frenzy Plant himself." Sawyer added. "Tierno is gonna have to ground Tropius first in order finish it off." Drake concluded.
"Shake it off with Rapid Spin counterclockwise." Blastoise retreats into his shell and spins in the opposite direction to push back the Leaf Storm. "Push forward, knock into him." Like a flying tank, Blastoise flies through the green storm and straight tackles into Tropius. "Quick use Sunny Day." Tropius cries out loud to cause the sun to shine brightly, not only decreasing Water type moves but also boosting Tropius's Speed thanks to Chlorophyll. A second ability Tropius thanks to sunlight was Solar Power which boost Special Attack but slightly decrease Defense.
"We gotta last until the Sunny Day ends. Use Ice Beam." Blastoise needed to hold off and keep Tropius at bay as it fires a beam of ice at Tropius. "Keep dodging, and use Air Slash." With increase speeds, Tropius zips around and fires buzzsaw bullets at Blastoise. "Use Rapid Spin to deflect them." With a spinning shell, Blastoise deflects any incoming bullets.
"Use Grass Knot." With nature power, Tropius summons wrapped like leaves around Blastoise's shell, restraining his movement. "Break out of it." Tierno cries as Blastoise attempts to push against the Grass Knot. "Use Leaf Storm." Tropius summons another surge of leaves at Blastoise. "Quick use Ice Beam to freeze the leaves." While still spinning, Blastoise fires from his four limb holes of his shell four consecutive ice beams, giving him the appearance of a laser show. Not only freezing the Grass Knot and freeing himself but also freezing the Leaf Storm as well, turning it into snowflakes.
"Never thought that would work." Tierno said just as the sun began to ease up. "Just in time, now hover using Rapid Shell." Tierno said as Blastoise had somehow took off the ground to face Tropius. "Is that even possible?" Charles said. "Must be, now Blastoise use Ice Beam." Still shocked, Tropius didn't dodge and got hit, freezing its wings in the process and falling down. "Tropius!" Charles cries. "Finish this with Hydro Cannon." Falling back down, Blastoise fires two water cannons that struck at a helpless Tropius, knocking it out cold.
"Tropius is unable to battle, Blastoise wins and the match goes to Tierno." The referee calls.
"That was great Tierno. Who've thunk turtles can actually fly." Ash said. "Technically he was just hovering despite breaking physics." Drake said. "I'd say it was a miracle." Bonnie said. "How many more battle are left for today?" Serena asked. "Just three left." Rene said. "I could go for bite though." Drake said famished. "All of us can too." Shauna said.
"Afraid we're gonna have to take a rain check. Me and Serena are going on a double date with Jason and Eve." Ash said. "Ohhh a double date. How romantic." Shauna awwed. "We better get back to Pokémon Center to get ready though." Serena said. "While everyone else here gets a bite to eat." Trevor said. "We'll see you guys later tonight." Drake asked. "You got it." Ash said as he and Serena started to walk back to the Pokémon Center. "So what exactly are we gonna wear for dinner?" Ash said. "You still got that suit I bought you while we were in the Azoth Kingdom?" Serena asked. "I thought Jason and Eve said not to over do it." Ash said. "Don't worry, I got this." Serena said. "And what about you?" Ash asked. "Oh I got something." Serena said.
"There they are." Ash said they approached Jason and Eve. Close to causal attire Jason simply wore a Green long sleeve shirt with black trousers and dress shoes. Eve had a simple pink Midi dress with short sleeves with a V neck that expose her neckline along with pink heels. Ash simply went his white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up, the light brown slacks and dress shoes. Serena had a red dress that reach to her knee, a lighter red hem fabric was a bit higher and frilly white blouse was over the dress. Lastly were red low heels for foot wear. "Just in time, they got our table ready." Jason said. "Lead the way." Ash said.
Laugher was at the table as the two couples ate their food and shared stories with each other. "So wait you actually almost got jumped by a flash mob who wanted to watch you battle." Jason chuckled. "That and the day before, it was super models." Ash said. "Sounds like every guy's wet dream." Jason said. "Fame is a fickle thing." Ash said. "Probably just for you dear." Serena said. "Excuse me." The couple turn to see a young girl probably around Bonnie's age.
"Miss Serena, I recognize you from the Master Class. I watch you win on tv." Said the little girl. "Really, that's nice you of you." Serena said. "I hope when I get older, I'll get to be Kalos Queen like you." She said. "If you work hard enough and create strong bonds with your Pokémon, I'm sure you'll make your dream come true." Serena propose. "Can I have your autograph?" She asked as she hand Serena a pen and picture of Serena in her Showcase attire. "Of course, who am I making this to?" Serena as she took them. "Mandy." The girl said. "To Mandy, be one with your Pokémon, love Serena." Serena said as she signed. "Thank you so much! I need to get back to my mommy and daddy now." Mandy said. "Have a good night Mandy." Serena smile big which Mandy's hopes expanded.
"Okay, I retract my previous statement about you enjoying fame honey." Serena said. "Sure, I get fanatic super models and trainers while you get the gentle souls of children." Ash said. "You jelly?" Serena jokes. "Wha- no." Ash said. "Man you two like this really cracks us up." Eve laughs. "Still Mandy seems pretty smart for her age considering that I was never revealed as the new Kalos Queen on live tv." Serena said. "Why didn't you?" Jason said. "Simple, for love." Serena said as she and Ash shared a lovely glance. "Aww, would you do that for me hon?" Jason asked. "You know it dear." Eve said. "They did tell me I could defer until the next Showcase season though." Serena said.
"That's great, I think I'll start competing next season. Maybe I'll get the chance to face you Serena." Eve said. "You'll have to get in line, I got other friends who want the same thing." Serena said. "Speaking of competition, you know who's facing who tomorrow Ash?" Jason asked. "I do, tomorrow you and I face off." Ash smirked. "Guess both our men go at it Serena." Eve said. "Like the good, loving girlfriends we are, we'll support you both." Serena said as she pecks Ash on the cheek.
"I'm gonna go to the restroom before we go." Eve said. "I'll join you." Serena said as she stood up. "Guess I'll ring up the check." Jason said. "We'll be back." Eve calls. "Aren't we lucky." Ash said. "Amen to that." Jason agreed.
As the girls powder their nose, Eve decided on some girl talk. "So Serena, have you and Ash been...intimate yet?" Eve said. "That seems a bit personal." Serena said. "There's nothing wrong with that, and it's just the two of us in here." Eve said. "I'm assuming you and Jason are?" Serena asked. "Wellll..."Eve smile as Serena knew her response surprise. "You mean?" "Last week was our year anniversary and it was magical. We use protection of course but for the first time, you get the highest form of euphoria like you're flying on thin air. That feeling of merging as one physically well...it's indescribable. And the climax...ohh...you'd wish it last forever." Eve said.
"Sounds lovely but no me and Ash haven't taken it that far yet." Serena said. "What's the closest you guys went?" Eve asked. "Well...we just rub and cuddled against each other in our underwear." Serena said. "So dry humping." Eve said. "If you want to call it that, but we do get that feeling. Ash gets a large erection and I feel lusting for him." Serena said. "But you guys are just waiting for the right time." Eve said as Serena nods. "Well...I sure can respect that. You don't know what you're missing though. Speaking of which, me and Jason are thinking of going at it tonight again." Eve said. "Okay...have fun I guess." Serena said sheepishly from an uncomfortable moment.
"That was fun." Ash said as he and Serena walk back to the Pokémon Center after bidding Jason and Eve farewell. "So what did you and Eve talk about in the restroom?" Ash asked as Serena blush on the question since sex would be a difficult topic to talk about. "Just girl talk." Serena said the most common answer. "Okay, so tomorrow I saw that Tierno and Sawyer will face off tomorrow first." Ash said. "Then you and Jason right after. Have you seen who Alain is facing?" Serena asked. "Some woman, she seems sophisticated." Ash said. "But remember he told you he won't stop until he faces you so nothing will stop him." Serena said. "All the better, I want to face him at his best." Ash said. "Nothing gets you down." Serena said. "With you with me, I feel I can do anything." Ash smile as he and Serena walk hand in hand.
Meanwhile
"Breach!" The blast door props open as Looker leads a tactical team inside a hidden base in Geosenge Town. "Check everything. They must've left something." Looker commands as he looks around. Eventually reaching once was the command center but everything was scraped or barren of everything useful. "Anything useful was either taken or destroyed sir." A solider said. "Check again, they've gotta have forgetten something." Looker said. "They must've had a day's head start sir. They knew we would find this place." Another solider said."The analysts took too long decrypting the info and they're still sorting through it." Looker said. "Question is sir, where did Team Flare run off to now?" A solider asked. "That's exactly what I'm afraid of." Looker rephiled.
"They invaded our base sir." Xerosic said. "No matter, we're already heading to Lumiose City safe in the sky." Lysandre said with confidence. "They still must be sorting through our files stolen from our mainframe." Mable said. "By then it'll be too late and we would have taken control of Centrico Plaza and Prism Tower. From there, Lumiose City will fall at our feet. Any resistance will be swiftly crushed beneath our heel." Lysandre said. "Yes sir, and soon the world will recognize a new world order under our leadership." Celosia said. "And with Lysandre Labs to consort the masses by leading the rebuilding of Kalos, mankind will no longer suffer from such imperfections and we'll hail as heros who save a crippling nation in the pages of history!" Lysandre cheered as his men gave a salute.
Salvation was nigh, and a vanguard of doom approaches. Everyone will remember in the following days, even though who will be gone in honor of their sacrifice. And someday...someday the world will understand.
Done guys. This took some work but I had fun doing it. I would've posted sooner had it not been for some busy days I had. Plus I'm back in school for the fall so that also eats up most of my time. I'll have to work a easy pace to balance it out though. But the pathway is clear in these next few chapters. By my count, I'd say at least four more chapters make up the rest of the Kalos League.
Next chapter is you guessed it. More battles galore and the one after is something I'll have to do quite differently. Wish me good luck. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
