Hello again, and welcome back to another chapter of a promise kept. Again sorry for the massive exposition dump at the end of the last story, but as I said, I'm making this story have another reason to keep a promise, not just Ash having pokemon returned to him and moving on just like that. Said, I'm back writing again. Some of these chapters may not be as long as, say, the chapter's initially, but keep in mind that I'm still getting back into writing, so please be patient. With that said, let's get this gym battle started, and after that, the floodgates for captures will begin for you all. I have gotten requests already for some pokemon. Some of them will either be after this chapter or later. I will say the two for Hoenn mentioned in an update will be closer to the end, sadly, but they will sequel more. As for the trilogy, yes, this will be one it will run from Johto through the battle frontier with a return to the Kanto league in that third story. Enough talking. It's gym battle time.

Chapter 6: Battle for the Zephyr Badge Fight fire with flyer Charizard vs. Pidgeot

It's finally time, ladies and gents Ash and co finally arrived at Violet city as they are right in front of the gym itself.

"Wow It's huge" Ash said as he was looking at the top from the bottom of the gym "Brock are you sure that this is the gym it looks like a skyscraper than a gym" Misty said " According to the guid book this is the gym and according to the guid book this gym is lick that cause the gym leader uses flying type's sadly the original gym leader retired and now his son is the gym leader" Brock said as he was reading the book except for that last part "Huh that's weird must be a similar situation like you brock" Ash said "Not really I've met his father before with my dad not the son sadly he just couldn't take losing as much and his family meant more to him than battling trainer's must've passed it to him recently" As the group was talking as they didn't notice something coming towards pikachu and grabbed him "Hey what the" As it was team rocket they were pretty high up they didn't do the motto surprisingly after being ritticuled last time as Ash was going to either send out charizard or pidgeot as he noticed something coming the ballons way it was a paraglider just picking up pikachu.

"Hey, give that back," Jessie said as she sent out Arbok to shoot that down. "Uh oh," the gang said. It seems that person was trying to help but looks now to be in trouble. "Pidgeot, let's go," He said as that caught Ash's eye. "Wing attack and quick attack," he said, sending them flying without any hassle as his Pidgeot landed after doing that. "I believe this Pikachu is your's young man" He handed Pikachu to Ash. "Thank you I was going to send out my Pidgeot to deal with them," Ash said. "Oh, you have a Pidgeot of your own, I see" He nodded and sent her out. She was a bit smaller than the trainer's; however, the two birds recognized each other. "Well, well, it's been a long time," the trainer's Pidgeot said surprisingly. Ash's Pidgeot nodded. "So I'm taken. He's your trainer now. I mean, I did hear you're old trainer retired" He nodded. As the two were catching up, it seems this Pidgeot was related to Ash's.

"Seems our Pidgeot's know each other," The young trainer said. "Looks like it. I'm surprised you did that, but it seems like it is for the best you helped," Ash said as the trainer chuckled. "It may be a hobby, but it helps to bond at times," He said, "I'm Ash. These are my friends Misty and Brock," Ash introduced. "And I'm Falkner, the violet gym leader" As all three gasped, "So you're the new gym leader, I see," Brock said as Ash and Falkner returned their Pidgeots to their balls as they group heads inside. "Yeah, I'm still getting the hang of being one. However, so far, I am prepared for different trainers depending on how long they've been one. You will be against my toughest team, Ash," Falkner said as they were almost up to the roof via elevator. "That's fine with me. A good challenge is what I need," Ash said as the elevator arrived as the gym had a stadium scoreboard and an open roof battlefield. As the group was surprised by this, but it made sense.

Ash and Falkner get into the trainer's box opposite each other. As the Ref begins laying out the battle rules, "The violet city gym battle between Ash Ketchum from pallet town and gym leader Falkner will now begin. Each trainer will use three Pokemon, and when all three Pokemon of either side are unable to continue, the match is over. During the course of the battle, only the challenger will be allowed to make any substitutions." As Ash was ready for anything, that's for sure. "Noctowl, you're up," Falkner sent out as it was. "Woah, a new pokemon of the region Pikachu you're up first, buddy" As Pikachu went out. "Pikachu up the bat first, huh Ash don't expect an easy win just cause my pokemon is weak to electric attacks," Falkner said. The referee spoke out, "Pikachu vs. Noctowl, let the battle commence."

"Pikachu used thunderbolt," Ash said. "Light screen, let's go, Noctowl," Falkner as it hit the barrier that Noctowl put up doing minimum damage. "This is going to be a bit of a problem. We'll fight through it use quick attack" As Pikachu ran at it. "Counter with psychic Noctowl" "But HOW?" As was surprised by this as Pikachu was stopped in its tracks "Even as fast as Pikachu's are Noctowl's have psychic move's and capabilities even though they're not part psychic Ash now send Pikachu flying," Falkner said as it did as told "Pikachu used Thunder to get out of it" As it did land a direct hit just before Pikachu landed hard. "Clever Ash, but don't think that would end it. Use hypnosis," Falkner commanded his Noctowl. "Uh-oh, Pikachu agility fast and then use quick attack" As Pikachu barely managed to get out of there before hypnosis can hit "Keep on Pikachu and use psychic when you get him" As Pikachu came in quick before it could do that "Thunder Pikachu" "Shadow ball. Noctowl" Ash was surprised by this "what's that move" as Ash says that same move that his two Eevee's used before 'that's what it was I'll look into it later' he thought as the moves clashed and knocking both Pokemon out. "Pikachu, Noctowl both are unable to battle" as both Pokemon on the screen showing knocked out as Ash ran to Pikachu "You did great, buddy take a rest" As Ash turned to Falkner, who just returned Noctowl, "Not bad Ash, but this battle has just begun."

Ash nodded. "Pidgeot, let's go," Ash sent out. "Fearow, let's go" As both Pokemon came out, this was a surprise, but Ash had dealt with a Fearow before as the two stared down each other. "Begin," the Ref said, "Fearow Drill peck," as its beak was spinning. "Wing attack and quick attack, Pidgeot" as the moves hit strength-wise, these two were even. However, Fearow had more experience. "Hyper beam Fearow," Falkner said, "Double team now Pidgeot." As it managed to get out of the way, "Now Steel wing, " both trainers said as the two had a mid-air crash 'Falkner wasn't kidding when he said he was using his best team. I got to get the advantage somehow,' Ash thought as he noticed that the ground of the roof was dirt-like. "Use gust on the ground" as it caused a sand-like gust on Fearow. It did some damage but not enough to deter Fearow. "Not bad, Ash. However, I won't let you get the best of me Fearow steel wing and drill peck," Falkner said. "Steel wing and wing attack," Ash said just as the two were going to collide. "Now, the quick attack on the last second," Landing a massive blow to Fearow, knocking it out as it fell to the ground. "Fearow is unable to battle Pidgeot Win's," Ref said, "all right, Pidgeot, that's the way to go" As she smiled but was exhausted, Ash noticed.

"Well, Ash, you're something else pulling a mid-air boost like that is definitely what a flying type user is known to do. You say that during my scuffle with team rocket there, but don't think that this next Pokemon won't be as easy, and you know what I'm bringing out." Falkner said as he just returned Fearow Ash nodded, as Pidgeot knew what's coming next "Pidgeot, let's go" as he sent out his Pidgeot, it was easy to tell who's was what both size and the pattern of their hair. "Pidgeot, you gonna be okay continuing" As it looked like Pidgeot wasn't sure but nodded to Ash. "Begin," the Ref said. "All right, Pidgeot, use steel wing, " Ash said. "Counter with twister," Falkner said, catching Pidgeot off guard getting struck. Ash grunted. 'Another move I've never seen before we're getting the best of what's in store for us' he thoughted "Use quick...huh" As Pidgeot was struggling to get up, Ash was about to recall her, but Pidgeot was knocked out "Pidgeot no!" Ash said. "The challenger's Pidgeot is unable to battle the match is tied with both trainers down to one pokemon each" As Ash ran to Pidgeot "You did well now take a rest, Pidgeot" As he was about to return her to her ball be she shook her head she knew who Ash was going to use next and wanted to watch the two in action ash sighed "Okay you can watch" As Pidgeot was on the side next to misty and Brock who was watching this all. "Twister, huh? It's not a flying type move. Ash, it's a dragon-type move. You better be on guard," Brock stated. Ash nodded. "Will do brock this battle is far from over."

"My final pokemon will Charizard let's go," as Charizard was brought out, which caught Falkner's eye. "So Charizard is up next, huh? Interesting choice, Ash. " He said as the Pidgeot smirked. "Interesting, indeed, let's see why she's interested in you, Charizard," Falkner's Pidgeot said. "Bring it. I've known her enough," Charizard said, "Not long as I have."

As the Ref interrupted, "The final battle Charizard against Pidgeot, the sky and battlefield is the same as long as it's in the gym's facility. Now that's out of the way, the battle begins" "Charizard flamethrower," Ash commanded as he launched the attack. "Pidgeot dodge it with agility, and take it to the sky," Falkner said. "let's take it to the sky to Charizard dragon rage now" As he said, Charizard managed to land a direct hit. "Not bad, Pidgeot use quick attack and steel wing" "Fight back with mega punch Charizard" As the moves clashed boy were the two not giving an inch as both were sent to the ground as Pidgeot managed to regain altitude "Now used twister," Falkner said using the falling of Charizard to its advantage striking him sending him to the wall. "Charizard, you okay?" as Charizard managed to get up. "Cheap shot," Charizard said. "That's only a taste of what's to come, Johto boy," Pidgeot said to Charizard as Charizard gets up. "I may be from here, but I'm still that of a Kanto starter. Don't underestimate me" as he tried getting back up, but it seems like that fall did more than just hurt Charizard. "Oh no, I think Charizard must've injured its wing during that fall," Brock said "this is bad," Misty said.

"Humph well, that's something I didn't expect. You might as well forfeit Ash a Charizard can't fly can't win," Falkner said as Charizard roars at him. "DON'T UNDERESTIMATE ME FLYING BOY" as he managed to get his wing working "that's the spirit Charizard let go," Ash and Pidgeot said. "Good, this battle would've been boring if you were moping with a damaged wing, but can Charizard keep up with Pidgeot's speed," Falkner said. "Use Quick attack, Pidgeot," Falkner commanded, "Charizard block with your claws" as he managed to grab him. "Now seismic toss" "Oh no, you don't gust and twister," As Pidgeot managed to counter Charizard. "CHARIZARD," Ash screamed as Charizard was on the ground again. As Pidgeot was in the sky, Charizard got up just as the Ref was just about to call the victor, "Charizard, you going to be okay? That might be a bit too much for you" Charizard hated to admit it but was right, but he's come this far. He's not going to let the team down as he let loose a rage. This was shown in Charizard's tail flame. "I see he's as stubborn as most Charizard, but all things come to an end-use quick attack. End this," Falkner said as Pidgeot was coming in fast "Dodge it quick," As Charizard managed to get out of there quickly just in time. As the two Pokemon were back in the air again as the same move was used before by Pidgeot as Charizard blocked it again. "You never learn used twister and gust end this" "Not this time Falkner Charizard Fire spin and dragon rage to time with it" as Charizard timed it just right as it managed to make a harsher tornado than before this time with fire it was hard to tell who was winning that fight as the wind's settles as both Pokemon were down hard. As both Pokemon were struggling to get up, "Come on, Charizard, I know you can do it," Ash said. "Pidgeot, Don't let him win. I know you're stronger," as both came up. However, Pidgeot managed to fall back down as Charizard managed to stand tall "Pidgeot is unable to battle Charizard win's and the battle go's to the challenger ash from pallet town" As Charizard lets out a flamethrower before almost passing out as Ash managed to get to him. As Pidgeot smiled as she said, "You did great, Charizard didn't think you'd beaten my father of all pokemon" Charizard was shocked by that. "Wait, your father?" she giggles nodded. "Let's just say I told him about you a bit before the battle" As Charizard had a faint blush which Ash overlooked. However, Pidgeot didn't. 'So he does have feelings for me. This will be interesting,' she thought as Falkner returned Pidgeot as he walked over to Ash. "Well, ash I must say you battled well this was the team my father would use on serious challengers, and you didn't disappoint" "Thank's Falkner though I must say after Charizard acted like that if he hadn't, I'd probably call it the match I'd rather not put my Pokemon that much in hurt for a badge. No badge is worth a permanent injury or worse," Ash said, looking at Charizard. "I'll give you that, Ash, but you're doing what your Pokemon wanted, not what you wanted. You did the right thing here. The Zephyr badge is yours's" As he handed Ash the badge, "Badge one the Zephry badge I won," he did his usually winning pose as the Pokemon cheered.

As the party was on the street's in front of the gym "You're next gym battle will be Azelea town Ash" Falkner said "That's great we were going that way anyway so that'll make two things to from there" Ash said "Misty might not like that one sadly acording to the book" Brock said "You mean its the bug gym right" Misty said as Falkner nodded "Like me the gym leader there is also young however he's been a gym leader for only a year after i became one don't overestimate him Ash and train hard" Falkner said "Will do falkner" Ash said "Oh one more thing before you go I wanted to let you know since you have a charizard I'm taken he's probably form here than kanto" Falkner said "Huh what make's you say that" Ash said as Brock interrupted "You mean the Charizific Valley many known charizard even more famous one's out there are born and raised there" Falkner nodded "It's in the outskirts of violet city near the mountain pass you'll be heading that way anyway to get to azelea town don't be surprise if you run into a trainer who know's a lot about charizard as she's the owner of the place" Falkner said "Will do we'll hopefully see what that place is about if we can until then see you later" As the group said their goodbye's as they left.

With a brutal first gym battle done, Ash has finally earned his first gym badge as the road to the Johto league has just begun. What else is in store for Ash.

Stay tuned

And Done this chapter was a long time coming. Yes, expect a few changes to the teams of the gym leaders. You think that this will be resembling the anime, you poor innocent reader's. Yes, I'm still shipping Charizard and Pidgeot; I'm fully aware that it's not possible video game-wise, but this is fanfiction, so I say it can work. Please don't be hard on it in the reviews, guys. With this chapter out of the way, the capture requests are officially open for you readers. I've already gotten some request's already and remembered them well. Just remember that it's three requests per requester, and if it has already been taken, I'll let you know if it's not in the reviews. That said, I'll be working on the next chapter for my Unova story. The next chapter for this is to the Charizific valley for a change of Charizard's destiny as I'm doing something else. You'll see. Well, then again, it's part of the synopsis if you want to know. See you in Unova and later in this story.