Chapter 8 Breaking Stones
After walking what feels like hours of walking the arrive at Pewter City. Sonic checks the city from the high ground they have above the rest of the town, "Seem like a nice small town. Not really a city." Ash could not argue the size as the group head to the pokemon center to heal Pokemon and found an open area and pull out the Pokemon Box and look at the screen on top of it and think who he wanted to use against the rock gym,
"We have many Water and Grass-type Pokemon to face Brock." Pikachu said to Ash which got translated by Sonic so he can understand crystal clear, "Yes we do but using only two types is limiting." Sonic nodded in agreement, "Wide verse of types that be able to take out… wait... Why is this guy only using one type of Pokemon? It seems like a bad idea." Ash forgot Sonic not from here so he said to the former Mobian,
"Gyms are designed to challenge trainers to enter the Pokemon league of the region they choose. Each one has one type they focus on and a rare few with multiple types on their team." Sonic nodded, "Got it." Ash soon figure out his six Pokemon that will do Battle with Brock. The first Pokemon of those Six Pokemon was Oshawott. The Pokedex said of his Unova water starter,
"Oshawott the Sea Otter Pokemon gender Male. It fights using the scalchop on its stomach. In response to an attack, it retaliates immediately by slashing. The scalchop on its stomach isn't just used for battle—it can be used to break open hard berries as well. Knows the moves Air Slash, Ice Beam, Scald, Night Slash, Hydro Pump and Sacred Sword." Oshawott stood proud and said,
"Don't worry I will sweep some simple headed rock Pokemon," Oshawott said with confidence in his abilities. But Pikachu said, "But you always shown to be one who's bark is worse then your bite." Oshawott blush knowing Pikachu was right. Sonic said, "Well don't worry Oshawott. We will get stronger together." Sonic said to keep Oshawott's spirit. Oshawott appreciated. Ash next Pokemon was, in fact, Infernape the strongest Pokemon in Ash's Sinnoh team. Infernape flex and stretch since he was not in action for a while. Ash pulls the Pokedex and examines his starter from Sinnoh.
"Infernape the Flame Pokemon and final evolve form of Chimchar. Gender Male. Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness. It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style. This pokemon knows the moves Mach Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Poison Jab, Dig, Flamethrower, and Flare Blitz." Ash smiles at Infernape and said,
"Learn some new tricks Infernape." Infernape nodded and said back to Ash, "I have Ash. I am ready to crack some skulls." Sonic smirk, "can't wait to have a serious fight with you Infernape." Infernape also wanted to due battle with Charizard. Ash now picks his fourth pokemon since Charizard was on his team against Brock. It was Sceptile was suprised to be used again but was excited to do battle once more. Sonic walks over and extends a claw, "Be honor to do battle with you." Sceptile took his hand and shake it as Ash checks the Hoenn lizard with his Pokedex.
"Sceptile the Forest Pokemon Gender Male. The leaves growing on Sceptile's body are very sharp-edged. This Pokémon is very agile—it leaps all over the branches of trees and jumps on its foe from above or behind. Sceptile has seeds growing on its back. They are said to be bursting with nutrients that revitalize trees. This Pokémon raises the trees in a forest with loving care. This Pokemon knows the moves Dragon Pulse, Night Slash, X-Scissor, Energy Ball, Leaf Blade, and Drain Punch." Sceptile smirk to Ash. and Ash select his fifth Pokemon. And it was Glalie. The Hoenn Ice-type Pokemon.
"Glalie the Face Pokemon and evolve form of Snorunt. Gender Male. Glalie has a body made of rock, which hardens with an armor of ice. This Pokémon has the ability to freeze moisture in the atmosphere into any shape it desires. Glalie has the ability to freely control ice. For example, it can instantly freeze its prey solid. After immobilizing its prey in ice, this Pokémon enjoys eating it in a leisurely fashion. The moves it knows Dark Pulse, Iron Head, Ice Beam, Signal Beam, Blizzard, and Crunch." Glalie was ready to do battle. Pikachu said to Ash,
"Good team up so far Ash." Ash agrees as he picks his final Pokemon which was Bulbasaur. The Kanto starter was ready to fight after so long being on the sidelines,
"Bulbasaur the Seed Pokemon. Gender Male. Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger. There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger. This Pokemon knows the moves Energy Ball, Sludge Bomb, Body Slam, Razor Leaf, Toxic, and Knock Off." Bulbasaur turns to Ash and said, "I will be honored to fight with you, Ash." Ash smile and said,
"Alright, let's get started on training." the rest agree and split into one v one matchups. Sonic decides to face Oshawott in a quick match to practice. Oshawott was terrified to face Sonic in a real fight but decide not to be a bitch and face the mighty fire-lizard, "Alright Oshawott show me what you got." Sonic said got into a fighting stance but he could tell Oshawott was scared. "Alright, here I go." as the sea otter grab his shell on his stomach as it coated in blue energy into a curve blade and charge at Sonic who was prepared to dodge the slashes but he saw that Oshawott was a foot away and only slashing the air in front of Sonic. "Uh, Oshawott." Oshawott opens his eye and saw he underestimated the distance between him and Sonic.
"Sorry guess I Underistmated the-" Sonic shook his head no, "That's not it. You're scared of me." Oshawott looks down in shame but soon confesses that was the reason. Sonic understood as he walks towards Oshawott and crouches down to him, " Oshawott it's okay to be afraid we all are afraid." Oshawott did not believe the fully evolved fire flying type, "Yeah right. You're so big and strong. What you got to be afraid of besides a rainy day." Sonic chuckle at his joke but then said to Oshawott,
"No, I was scared and can still be scared from time to time. The difference is I know to swallow my fear and do what I need for the team, Ash or myself." Oshawott got it but still needed convincing and Sonic sense this so he asks Oshawott to follow him. They walk to Sceptile and Infernape fighting each other. Sceptile was using Thunder Punch while Infernape using Mach Punch trying to hit the other, blocking or deflecting their punches. Sonic waited for a pause between the two barrages of punches, "Sceptile, Infernape got a moment?" both turns to Sonic both shook their heads yes. And waited for what Sonic needed to say, "Oshawott is having confidence issue and thinks just because were fully evolve and really strong we aren't afraid at times or ever in are lifetimes." Sceptile smile and look to Oshawott,
"I might not be really afraid while fighting. But I always had faith and trust in my skill along with Ash." Oshawott nodded understanding that he does have trust in Ash but he needed to have more faith in Ash and his abilities. Infernape crouch down to Oshawott and said having an idea what the other issue Oshawott is having, "Oshawott do you feel like your not living up to the best you can be. And your lack of confidence and courage makes this even worse for you?" "actually that's true- HOW THE HECK YOU KNOW THAT!" Oshawott shouted at the end feeling expose and embarrass. Infernape laugh a bit Oshawott shouted but then said to the fellow starter but from another region of the Pokemon world,
"I was like you Oshawott scared and afraid I was lucky to have anger problems and a strong Blaze ability. But that does not mean you can't be strong even when inside your heart beating faster than the speed of Ninjask." Oshawott understood and said,
"Thank you. Thank you all." Oshawott turn and said ready to fight for real, "NOW CHARIZARD PREPARE FOR MY AQUATIC WRATH!" hyping himself up which got a smirk out of Sonic who said, "bring it on." so Oshawott uses Razor Shell as Sonic use Slash to block Oshawott's attacks. Sceptile and Infernape went back to their duel. Ash and Pikachu watch this and Ash said to Pikachu,
"With my Pokemon working together are chances for the Prism League are ever-increasing." Pikachu nodded as they kept training for the battle ahead of them. After many hours of training and taking one break to heal his Pokemon in case they suffer damage. When Ash was about to wrap it up when he turns and saw a familiar face, "I got to say, Ash. Suprise to see you." Seeing Brock. Ash smile and ran up and hug Brock, "You have no idea how much I miss you." Brock smiles and returns the hug,
"Memories last longer than moments. That what you told me Ash." ash broke the hug and smile and said, "I know. So I came to face you in a real battle." Brock was a bit confusing but had one idea why Ash wanted to face him, "Did you get into the Prism League?" "Actually yes Ash is. How did you guess that?" Brock jump when he saw and heard Charizard speak. But soon got the better of him and got his composer and said,
"I thought so since there no real reason besides that one. But how you got invited into it?" Ash said he gladly share it. Brock invite Ash to his family house. Ash smiles and accepts the offer and returns all of his Pokemon even Sonic to their Poke Balls and follows Brock to his home. Once arrive all Brock Sibling almost dogpile Ash or try to grab Pikachu and squeeze,
"Kids leave Ash and his Pikachu alone," said Lola who walk over and said hello to Ash who said high back. Flint did not say high but gave away yo show his pleasure in seeing the young lad again. Soon the whole Brock family and Ash sat around the table and dig into Brocks cooking. As they ate Forrest turn to Ash and said, "Hey Ash, can we do a match?" Ash smile and said, "Sure. I'm guessing Brock is back to challenge the people here for the Prism League entrance in the Kanto region. Brock nodded and Flint explains, "Yes Forrest is too green to face people of that level." Forrest was disappointed that his father and older brother thinks he not ready and Ash knew it made him feel bad about himself, so he said to Forrest,
"Don't feel bad Forrest. You're no older than when I started. Not everyone starts as champions." Forrest understood as they kept eating and once done Ash left but before he did he talk with Brock and Forrest, "So should we face first or me and Forrest?" Ash asked Brock. Brock thought and said, "you and Forrest. And if you plan to use Pokemon on the team against me we can-" "That not be needed Brock but thanks anyway." Brock smile and both he and Forrest said goodbye to Ash as he heads to the Pokemon center to fall asleep. For the matches tomorrow.
The next morning he picks his three Pokemon since Forrest only has three Pokemon. Ash look across the rocky plain that was painted with an aquatic theme art on them and the walls. Brock was refereeing the match, "So this will be a 3v3 switching Pokemon is allowed. Now begin!" Forrest called on his Carracosta to do battle. Ash picks his Snivy to do battle. She was ready to face the ancient sea turtle. Ash pulls the Pokedex to get some info Carracosta,
"Carracosta the Prototurtle Pokemon and evolve form of Tirtouga. Carracosta eats every last bit of the prey it catches, even the shells and bones, to further strengthen its sturdy shell. Its jaws are terrifyingly powerful. It could eat Omastar and Omanyte whole and not be bothered in the slightest by their shells." Ash had faith and trust in his Snivy, "Alright Snivy uses Leaf Blade." "Counter with Aqua Jet Carracosta." so the sea turtle was coated in water and flew towards the grassy snake. Snivy spins with its tail tip turn into a single green blade as both attacks clash, but her tail overpowers Carracosta's attack and knocks it down into the ground as it felt that and a quad effective attack to the head.
"Attack with Crunch," Forrest said to his Pokemon as the sea turtle dash and bit hard on Snivy doing nice damage to him. Ash said to Snivy, "Giga Drain and use that energy for an Energy Ball." from her leaf tail turn into green energy tendrils that wrap around Carracosta and start to drain his energy as from her mouth a green ball of energy that grew bigger and bigger with energy drain Carracosta. Then she fires at close range causing a huge explosion knocking her back. Ash and Snivy saw Carracosta had fainted and unable to fight anymore,
"Carracosta is unable to battle Snivy wins." Brock family said how well Carracosta did in his fight and Forrest be proud, "good job," Forrest said as he picks his next Pokemon. It was Forrest's Armaldo which was ready to do battle with Ash's Snivy.
"Armaldo the Plate Pokemon and the evolved form of Anorith. Armaldo is a Pokémon species that became extinct in prehistoric times. This Pokémon is said to have walked on its hind legs, which would have been more convenient for life on land. Armaldo's tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This Pokémon's two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab." Pokedex told Ash. Forrest knew his Armaldo will do the best he can possibly do. He said to his Armaldo,
"Armaldo attack with X-Scissor." Armaldo dash stingers coated in lime green energy. As Snivy charge using a Leaf Blade. Both sharp attacks clash but Armaldo overpowered Snivy knocking her away along with hurting her. "Don't give up, use Energy Ball." launching a ball of green energy but Armaldo hops over it and gave Snivy another X-scissor to her face. This was too much for her and fainted.
"Snivy is unable to fight on. Armaldo wins." Ash returns and looks up at Forrest and said, "You are quite strong. I can see you being a really strong trainer in your future. Now Boldore I choose you." so Boldore appears and was ready to face the ancient insect. Boldore launches a large barrage of rocks going down like they are sliding down, fitting for the name of the attack he used. Armaldo got hit with the barrage of rocks but still strong as it charges using Aqua Jet to fly towards Boldore and hit him right directly to his face. But it not only hurt Boldorem it angers him,
"Boldore Earthquake," Ash said to his Rock Pokemon. It landed on the ground and slam its front spike arms into the ground sending a powerful shock wave hitting Armaldo got hit with the full force of it. Armaldo was panting due to being pretty beaten up and Forrest could tell, "Don't give in just yet, attack with Brick break." Ash said to Boldore, "Counter with Heavy Slam." as Boldore got coated in silver energy and leap towards the charging Armaldo who had a risen stinger as it brought down as Boldore got close.
This cause a huge explosion but before the dust was clear, the victory was clear as day since Armaldo and flew through with Boldore overpowering Armaldo knocking the fainted Armaldo on his back. Forrest returns Armaldo and was proud of his battling. Now it was up to his ace monster, "Go Rhyperior." as the orange and brown rock creature with a drill horn on top of its muzzle like it was a nose for the creature. Ash brings out the Pokedex and it said about Rhyperior,
"Rhyperior the Drill Pokemon and the final evolve form of Rhyhorn. It relies on its carapace to deflect incoming attacks and throw its enemy off balance. As soon as that happens, it drives its drill into the foe. It can load up to three projectiles per arm into the holes in its hands. What launches out of those holes could be either rocks or Roggenrola." Ash knew this Pokemon was not going to be defeated so easily.
Rhyperior was commanded to Use Brick Break as he stomps towards Boldore. Boldore was told by Ash to use Heavy Slam as he leaps and slams into Rhyperior coated in silver energy all around himself. But Rhyperior delivers his Brick Break down on Boldore making the ground crack from Boldore being knockdown into the ground. But Boldore had a spark left in him as he uses with all his strength another Earthquake with all his might left.
Rhyperior got hurt from it but was still in the fighting spirit as he uses dual Brick Break down on Boldore burring him and sending Boldore back through the ground before resurfacing. And showing he was unable to fight anymore. Ash returns him as Brock said Boldore was unable to do battle with Rhyperior. Ash selects his final Pokemon for this battle and it was Crawdaunt. The same Corfish he caught in Hoenn who evolve and now a very strong Water-type Pokemon.
"Crawdaunt use Crabhammer." as Crawdaunt close in with a pincer coated in blue energy and smack Rhyperior in the face doing super-effective damage to Forrest's Pokemon. "Hey don't back down! Respond with Brick Break once more." As Rhyperior charge ready to deliver a mighty Karate chop but his attack miss and Crawdaunt brought down double Crabhammers on Rhyperior's head. And this knocks Rhyperior out cold winning Ash the battle. Ash walks over and patted Crawdaunt saying how well he did in battle. Forrest returns Rhyperior and head to Ash to do the classic GG handshake. Ash accept it and decide to lend Forrest some wisdom he has for the younger trainer,
"Always study where you went wrong and make sure not to repeat those mistakes. And though being a gym leader you limited to rock types but pick ones with second types to counter types rocks are weak to." Forrest nodded, "I understand good luck with my brother. His team is really strong." Ash nodded and so both left the field so it can be clean so Brock and Ash be able to do battle with their six Pokemon.
