Chapter 60: The Elite 4 Battle Part 4
Ash is sitting at the locker room where this time his parents are watching over him. "So this is it, after this, you will be battling Reukra."
"I know. Dad." Ash says. "I have been waiting for this for a long time...ever since I was betrayed..." He frowns again.
"Don't worry, Ash. This is your chance to be a Pokemon Master. Now go and defeat London for now."
Ash nods as he walks towards the stadium. And then London also stands at the other side of the field.
"Welcome." London says. "I speak for the mystic mind and the demon inside."
"What?" Ash is confused.
"The darkness and chaos within all of us. The beauty of chaos...it shows me in my battling." As London sees Ash's confused face, he sighs, "Yeah...I am going to rewrite that. God that was pretentious. I need a new introduction speech. Sorry for putting you into that."
"It's fine, I guess." Ash says.
"Anyways, the name is London. Pleased to meet you. Let's get the show on the road! My trick room team will stop you in your tracks."
"I will see you try." Ash says with confidence. Then the referee states the rules, and then he sends out Reuniclus.
"Reuniclus, huh? Absol, I need your help!" As the Pokemon appears, London says, "Let's make this interesting should we?" Much to everyone's surprise, he already presses the Key Stone.
"Mega Evolve, my friend." As the Mega Reuniclus stands on the field, Lillie says, "Mega Evolution already? He sure is different from the rest..."
"I know." Taen says. "He is likely to use the same strategy."
Just then, the Trick Room appears and he says, "The ability of my Mega Reuniclus is Speed Swap, which means that I am now faster than you."
"That won't scare me, Absol, use Night Slash!" Absol tries to get close to Reuniclus, but Reuniclus dodges swiftly, much to Ash's shock. Then he tries on Sucker Punch, it does some damage but it doesn't even flinch.
"This is really tough..." Insey says with worry for her brother.
"I know." Nora says. "I hope he can get past it."
Ash keeps using Night Slash, but it is the same result. "Calm Mind, my friend." London says as the Reuniclus stops and raises the Special Attack and Special Defense.
"I don't know what he is thinking...but I really need to focus." Ash thinks.
"Use Razor Wind!" Reuniclus also dodges the upcoming wind blades, and then Absol is finally tired. London says, "This is what I am thinking. Use Focus Blast now!"
Ash widens his eyes as the attack starts to charge at Absol. Ash uses Aura and says, "If you can hear me, use Perish Song."
Absol nods as the Focus Blast hits it, causing a bright light in the explosion, but what London doesn't see is that the notes are surrounding him.
Absol faints at the spot as Ash recalls him. "Poor Absol..." Emily says.
"It can't be helped. The Trick Room really affects a lot to the Absol." Gladion says.
"Cacturne, I choose you!" Ash sends out his second Pokemon, a Cacturne
London says, "It's a Dark Type, huh? Then use Shadow Ball!"
"Dodge it and then use Grassy Terrain." Ash says, much to London's shock, the Trick Room is gone as Cacturne is faster than Reuniclus.
"I wasn't expecting that. But use Focus Blast." "Dodge it and use Payback!"
As Cacturne jumps through the attack, it fires the attack at the Reuniclus. Then much to London's shock, Reuniclus faints after going back into the form.
"What just happened? My Reuniclus..." London says.
"Well, Absol was not in vain after all, before he gets blast by the Focus Blast, I have it use Perish Song." Ash says as the crowd is gasping in surprise.
"What a smart move." Dawn says.
"I agree." Serena says.
London says, "Well, I guess I have really underestimated you, but you did beat the other 3. Conkeldurr, you're next."
As the Fighting Type Pokemon appears on the field, he says, "Use Mach Punch!"
The attack sends Cacturne backward, but Cacturne regains its posture fast. "Good, use Pin Missile!"
"Ice Punch the missiles and then send it back!" London yells as Conkeldurr punches the petals, then it becomes ice shards as they are going back to Cacturne.
"No way..." Ash says. "Poison Jab, finish it off!" Cacturne is then hit by the attack and then it faints. Ash can only stare in shock as he recalls his Pokemon.
"Gothitelle! You're next." As Ash sends out his Unovian Pokemon, it floats in the air and stares at Conkeldurr. "Use Psyshock."
"Dodge it." London says as Conkeldurr quickly dodges. Gothitelle follows up with a Future Sight, setting in advance while Conkeldurr uses Poison Jab, but Gothitelle stops its movements with Psychic.
"Use Thunderbolt!" Ash yells as the Pokemon shoots out electricity. "Ice Punch to block it!" Conkeldurr tries to use the fist to block the attack, and the two attacks cancel each other out.
"Now!" Ash yells as the Future Sight is done, and it defeats Conkeldurr easily.
"Future Sight sure is a pain." London sighs. "But I am not going to give up that easily. Jellicent!" As the Pokemon appears, he says, "Use Trick Room again!"
Ash grits his teeth as the Trick Room appears, and then Gothitelle's movements become slower. "This is really bad..." Damian says.
"But Ash can go through this." Lillie says.
"Use Will-O-Wisp!" As the attack hits Gothitelle, Gothitelle has the burn. "Oh no..." Ash says.
"Now that Gothitelle is burned, it will be some time for the Pokemon to faint. " London says.
"Is he really trying to wear Gothitelle down only?" Alice is confused.
"I don't know." Zachary says.
"Now aim for the Taunt." Jellicent then starts to taunt the Gothitelle, and Gothitelle can't use Protect from the attacks. "Now my defense is also blocked..." Ash grits his teeth. "Use Psychic!"
"Scald!" Both attacks collide with each other and then they disperse. But then Ash comes up with something. "Time...I know that my Gothitelle will faint after the burn, but if she just waits..." Ash smiles, "Gothitelle, Shadow Ball as much as you can, even if you miss."
Gothitelle looks at her trainer in surprise, but Ash tells her to trust her. Then she does it. Serena asks, "What's he doing? Is he giving up the battle?"
"No, I guess he must have some plan or sort." Zenith says.
"I don't know what you are planning, but I'll play your game, use Shadow Ball as well." Then the two Pokemon continue to use the same move, but after some time, they see that the Trick Room starts to break apart, much to London's surprise.
"The Trick Room..." Lillie says. "The time is up."
"That must be why Ash is doing this, it is a risk, but he is trying to hold off as long as possible so that he can deliver a final hit once the field is over." Nyx says.
Ash says, "Now let's do it." Ash then takes out the Z Ring and starts to dance, he yells, "Never Ending Nightmare!"
Suddenly, ghostly hands appear and then cover Jellicent, then it explodes to see that Jellicent faints.
"No way..." London gasps, "And I also lost three Pokemon..."
The referee announces that it will be a 10-minute break since London has lost 3 Pokemon, Ash goes back to the lockers and he smiles at Gothitelle, "I know you can do it."
The Pokemon nods as Ash recalls him for rest. Then after the 10-minute break, both trainers go back to the field as London says, "I was making a big mistake, I just thought about wasting time to make your burn goes down, but I didn't realize that I was also making my Trick Room goes away... You seem smarter than I thought."
Ash says, "It is nothing, let's continue."
Back at the traitors, Max says, "Ash? Smart? Is he serious?"
"Maybe, or maybe he is stupid." Clemont replies.
Togekiss is next as Ash sends out Dragalge.
"Dragagle! Let's start with Sludge Bomb!" "Dodge it!"
Togekiss uses the air to dodge the upcoming attack numerous times before finally connecting.
"Good, use Water Pulse!" "Counter with Air Slash!" As the two attacks collide and Dragalge recoils.
"Are you alright?" Ash asks as he nods. "Thunder Wave!" In the meantime, London commands the Pokemon to paralyze Dragalge, Dragalge nimbly dodges the attack, but after dodging the last, it suddenly appears in front of Dragalge and uses Dazzling Gleam, giving a lot of damage.
"Togekiss sure is fast in the sky..." Dawn says.
"Yeah." Emily says.
Then after a collision of Dazzling Gleam and Aqua Tail, both Pokemon faint at the same time.
"A draw..." Alice gasps.
"Indeed." Flora replies.
London then sends out Scizor as his fifth Pokemon, while Ash sends out Emboar in response. Ash says, "Emboar, this is our chance to go on top, let's give it all we got."
Emboar nods in response as the match starts. "Swords Dance!" London says as he wants Scizor to power up his moves. "Let's power up as well, Bulk Up!"
Emboar also powers up their moves and both Pokemon are ready. "Use Bullet Punch!" As the move hits Emboar, it struggles but then shrugs it off quickly.
"Superpower!" "Use Heat Crash!" Both Pokemon collides with each other and then Ash says, "Use Assurance!"
The power proves powerful after Emboar gets hit. "Now use Rollout!"
"Bug Bite, don't let it go through you!" London yells as the Pokemon hits the rolling Emboar, causing it to stop its tracks. "But with that Superpower, its Attack and Defense stat is weakened. Use Head Smash!" Then Emboar charges to the Scizor and gives it a hard slam. But then London takes out the Z Crystal and dance, he says, "Savage Spinoff!"
Scizor tries to put Emboar into the silk of web, and then Ash yells, "Emboar, calm down and use Flare Blitz, heat the web!"
London is surprised about what Ash is doing, and then as Scizor tries to slash through the Pokemon, the fire causes it to wince in pain. In the end, both Pokemon faint at the same time.
"Another draw." Nate says.
"You're right." Serena says.
"Now here is my final Pokemon: Marowak!" London says as the last Pokemon appears. Ash then sends back Gothitelle. "Gothitelle, use Shadow Ball!"
"Dodge it and then use Stone Edge!" As Marowak dodges to move, it uses stones to hit Gothitelle. Ash says, "Don't worry, get close and then use Zen Headbutt!"
But as the move hits, London says, "You have fallen into our trap! Counter!" Ash widens his eyes as then the attack knocks out Gothitelle.
"What power." Nora gasps. "It sure is strong." Zachary says.
"Return, Gothitelle..." Ash says. "You did a good job."
London says, "Now what are you going to do?"
Ash says, "My final Pokemon is this! Eevee!" As Eevee jumps into the field, everyone is confused at the choice. "Eevee?" Bonnie asks.
"I see what Ash is planning." Gladion says.
"Respond to our heart, Mega Evolve!" Ash yells as Eevee changes the form, then the battle starts by Marowak uses Knock Off. "Moonblast!"
Just then, Eevee turns into Sylveon and then uses the move to counter. Back at the traitors, May says, "What happened to that Eevee? It just becomes a Sylveon!"
"I don't know!" Professor Oak says. "Maybe that Eevee is illegal."
Ash says, "Surprised? My Mega Eevee's ability is Protean Maxima, so I can change its form if it uses that type of move. Use Fire Blast!"
As Eevee this time changes into Flareon, London says, "Use Earthquake!"
Even Marowak hits the Pokemon, but the Fire Blast also hits Marowak. Ash says, "Leaf Blade!"
"Counter it!" As Leafeon hits the Pokemon hard, it tries to use Counter, but the Baby Doll Eyes make it Sylveon as the damage becomes lower.
"This is the end! Last Resort!" Eevee turns back to the normal Eevee and then it defeats Marowak with the move.
"Will you look at that? London has lost all 6 Pokemon, which means that the victory goes to Ash! And now he is qualified to battle the Champion!" The referee says as everyone cheers for him, except the Traitors.
"Wow, that was some nice battling!" London recalls his Marowak and says, "You're a fantastic kid, you battle really really well."
Ash says, "Thank you. I couldn't have done it without my Pokemon's help."
"Now best of luck, you're going to need it." London says as they leave the battlefield. Back at the other side, Harmony looks at the worried face of Reukra, she asks, "Are you okay?"
Reukra sighs and says, "I am fine, Adam sure has a fine boy and I think that I should have a hard time beating him."
Harmony says, "Whether you win or not, I will always be by your side, I am sure that Taen and our rest of the children are the same."
Reukra smiles at Harmony and says, "You're right."
Here is the final Elite 4 member, and the next chapter will be the Champion Battle. I hope you like it.
