Chapter 35 Persephone Battle

Once they arrive at Selene City, they decide to go to the Pokemon Center for healing up their Pokemon and also trying to think of a way to battle Persephone. But then, they hear some people talking as they decide to hear what's going on.

"Hey, did you see the spooky Pokemon?" The boy says to a girl, who nods and says, "Yeah It looks creepy as well..."

Ash and his friends are curious about the spooky Pokemon, so Nora decides to ask more of the details, "Um...what seems to be the problem?"

"Well...this city is haunted." One tourist says.

"There is a monster haunting outside, we don't know what it is, but we think it is a Pokemon." Another person who seems to be a resident of the city says.

"What does it look like?" Emily asks. "I mean, do you see that Pokemon?"

"It has a head of a fox..." "And a torso of a chicken." "Limbs like a tiger..." "A tail of a snake..." Each of them gives out a different description, and it only makes them much more confused.

"Okay...I never heard of Pokemon looked like that..." Zachary says.

"Unless it is a Delta Pokemon." Taen says. "That might be possible."

Just then, they hear a spooky noise and they go outside, they see that the sky is now dark because of the move known as New Moon, and a cloud of black smoke with a Pokemon Shadow appears in front of them.

"There it is!" "It's the monster!" "Run for your life!" The trainers all scream in horror as they rush into the Pokemon Center, leaving Ash and his group alone.

Gladion asks, "What is that thing?"

"I don't know...all I can see is the torso of the chicken..." Nora says.

"Really, mine is limbs like tiger..." Alice says.

"It seems like we can only see parts of them. What about you, Ash?" Emily asks.

Ash just stares at the Pokemon, and he says, "Only I can see the full body of the Pokemon..." He decides to ask the Pokemon, "What is your purpose of doing here? Are you here to cause some trouble?"

The Pokemon just walks forward and she asks, "Are you Perhaps Ash Ketchum?"

"I am Ash Ketchum, how do you know about me and what do you want with me?"

Much to everyone's surprise, the shadow suddenly nuzzles Ash's leg, and she purrs, "I finally find you, now I can be your Pokemon!"

"Wait, you want to be my Pokemon? But I just know you..." Ash says with a look of shock, and then the Pokemon just uses her paws to grab one Pokeball on Ash's belt, The Pokeball is Zoroark and she sends it out from the ball.

"What...You again?" Zoroark says as the Pokemon tackles him to the ground.

"My prince, I finally found you." The Pokemon says. Zoroark turns to Pikachu and Eevee, "Can you take her off me? She is kinda heavy and I almost can't breathe."

After Pikachu and Eevee help her get off Zoroark, Zoroark sighs, "It is great to see you again, Perry."

"Perry?" Ash asks as he can't believe that Zoroark gives this Pokemon a nickname as well. "You know this Pokemon?"

"Of course, she is my mate...we were searching for you together until we decided to separate and find you so that it takes less time." Zoroark says.

"And you never called me once you found Ash!" Perry says with anger. "I thought that you abandoned me for good!"

"I am sorry." Zoroark says with a frown, "I promise I will make it up to you."

"You have better." The Pokemon says, which he reveals himself to be a Delta Liepard. "I have to make illusions so I can see if I can find your trainer."

Nora says, "So Brother, what is going on here?"

"Perry...she is a Delta Liepard. And she wants to come with me because I have Zoroark, who is her mate." Ash says. "I don't know the full details, but somehow I might not understand even if I know the details."

"I see." Zachary says. "So are you going to capture her?"

"Of course I am." Ash says as he takes out the Pokeball and captures the Delta Liepard, After capturing it, they decide to scan the Pokemon to know more of her.

Delta Liepard: The Deceit Pokemon. Ghost and Fairy Type. This Pokémon makes use of illusions and trickery to catch its prey.


Once they get to the gym, they are surprised to see Persephone and the grunt confronting a woman wearing a black dress.

"Diana..." "Persephone..." Both women are staring at each other, Ash and the others are feeling at ease as to how Persephone looks like she wants to strangle the woman in front of her.

"What are you doing here? I thought you swore off talking to me forever." Diana says, after softening her gaze at her.

"I wasn't here to see you. I wanted to see it with my own eyes." Persephone replies.

There is a silence for a short amount of time, and then Diana asks, "What?"

"You know, Darkrai! We've talked about this before!" Persephone yells, she can't believe that Diana is still trying to fool around.

"Listen, Persephone. I know you seem to think that I'm best friends with the legendary pokemon, but I'm really not. Besides, Darkrai is close to Tobias, not me." Diana says. "Perse...you have to need to get out of this cult business while you still can. I get that you want revenge- so do Tobias and me- but this isn't going to work. You're going to get yourself hurt, or worse! You might even get captured again!"

Persephone laughs and says, "Wow, Diana. The way you phrased that... It almost seemed like you cared."

"Oh drop it, Persephone. It was years ago and-" Diana says with a desperate tone.

"You and Brother abandoned me, Dia! That's not just water under the bridge! If you're not willing to help, I'm leaving. I'm a busy woman- people to meet, places to be, child threats to the Augur to capture." Persephone turns into anger and yells.

"Huh? Child Threats?" Diana is confused.

"Oh, yeah. I supposed you haven't heard. I'm looking for a young boy who escaped from our custody a while ago. The Augur seems to be afraid of him...and for a good reason. If I don't find him, he is going after the Cult of Darkrai." Persephone sighs and says.

"A kid huh?" Diana spots Ash and his friends arriving at the gate, she asks, "Are you referring to the one behind you?"

"What? Behind me?" Persephone turns around and sees Ash in front of him along with his friends.

"You! What are you doing here!" Persephone yells. "And the traitor is here as well."

"Oh please, I was never on your side nor my Father's side." Emily scoffs.

"Just my luck- of course, you'd appear when I don't have my full team on me! But no matter! I'll still take you out right here! You're going right back into custody... and this time, I'll finish what I started!" Persephone yells.

"I will see you try." Ash says as they both grab a Pokeball.

"Go! Gengar!" "Garchomp! I choose you!"

As both Pokemon appear, Nora says, "A Ground type for a Poison Type, brother is doing the right choice."

"Indeed." Gladion says. "Maybe Ash can win against her without any problem."

"Mega Evolve!" They are surprised to see both Pokemon mega evolve in the first round, Ash and Persephone start to smirk and they both yell, "Night Shade!"

"Night Shade?" Alice is confused. But when the two attacks combined, they all see that the illusion breaks and appear in front of them is the Mega Zoroark.

"Holy...Mega Zoroark battle?" Zachary yells. "I almost got fooled."

"Same here." Alice says.

But in the end, Ash's Zoroark overpowers Persephone's with a Flamethrower, causing her to send out Greninja next. Ash uses his and then uses the Battle Bond, which allows Greninja to change its form, much to her surprise. With the Battle Bond, Ash-Greninja swifts through the battle and defeats the Pokemon with Leaf Blade.

Hydreigon is up next, Ash recalls his Pokemon and sends out the actual Garchomp, who defeats the Pokemon with a series of Dragon attacks. Spiritomb is defeated by Pikachu, who uses Attract and then Draining Kiss to knock out. And the final Pokemon, Gengar, is defeated by Liepard, who knows a series of Ghost Moves and using the Illusion to confuse the opponent.

"..." Persephone looks at the Pokemon Ash has and his defeated Gengar. She recalls it and says, "Just my luck... only I would find the very person I'm looking for when I'm woefully unprepared. You better watch your back, Ash Ketchum. I will find you again, and nobody escapes me twice."

She walks for two steps until she turns to Diana, "And Diana, I don't care if it is you or Tobias, Darkrai is mine, don't even try."

After the two people are gone, Diana sighs and she turns to them, "I am sorry you had to go through with her. I'm Diana- I'm the Gym Leader here in Selene City. Persephone is my sister. She's not... She... well...I am not going to defend her, that will be dishonest. But I do want to say that there's a reason why she's doing what she does. It doesn't justify it, but please don't rush to judge her."

Alice says, "It is fine, you are not the only one who is related to a Cult Leader...in fact, four of us do."

"By the way, I have been waiting for your arrival, Ash Ketchum, Nora Minami Ketchum, Alice Eve, and Emily Eve, Gladion Aether." But as she sees Taen, she asks, "And what is the traitor doing here..."

"I-" Taen frowns as he knows that only a few of the Chosen know that he is acting to betray them, and here is another one that is distrusting him.

Ash says, "Long story short, he has a reason to betray the Timeless and we understand the truth. Right now he is on our side again."

"Is that so?" Diana says with a curious look, and then she sighs in relief. "I trust your judgment. And I also heard about Lillie's misfortune...in fact, all the Timeless members do."

"Wait, you are a Timeless member?" Zachary suddenly bursts out, causing Diana to look at the person with confusion. "Um...I don't think we have met before..."

Nora says, "He is our adopted brother Zachary, he was once a brother to the Infernal Cult Leader, but he betrayed him and joined us. He is also the chosen of Keldeo, that is proof that he is also a member of the Timeless."

"Oh, so Keldeo finds his partner, huh?" Diana says with relief. "That's great. With this, all the other Legendary Pokemon have their Chosens."

"I know, but can we find a place to talk in private? Right now we are in an open space and I don't think it is appropriate to talk here." Ash says.

"If that's the case, how about I take you to my brother, he is right now at the Ancient Tower doing some training." Diana says as they all head there.


Here is a new chapter, and this time I include the Persephone scene inside the story, the battle with Ash, and the talk with Diana. I hope you like it and the next chapter will be the Ancient Tower and meeting Tobias. Maybe I will also include the Gym as well if the story still has length to write.