Chapter 48: Greenpine Gym Battle
Ash and his friends finally get back to Greenpine City with Bailey, and then Keira is already waiting at the Gym. "Hello, again, Ash! Did you find Bailey?"
"He is right here." Ash says as he points to the man beside his parents. "Wow, so you're on your way to battle him? Me too! How about a training battle first? I've been doing a lot of training after the events in Ancient Pass with Team Solar and Team Lunar, and I think I have become much stronger. I now have a good team of six Pokemon. Let me show you!"
Then with Bailey's permission, they use the battlefield to battle as Keira sends out Baablizz first, Ash uses Tidude to battle. Even though the Avalanche and the Earthquake manage to hurt a lot, but Tidude defeats the Baablizz with the Reversal. The next one is Pooldog, and Ash uses Grorillum, despite the first Intimidate, with the move Seed Bomb and the Sky Uppercut, it manages to prevent the Ice Fang and the Megalo Fang, also defeating it.
The third Pokemon is Roobeop, Ash uses Syphoon to battle, though as it is sent out, he starts to show off, and Keira is sweat dropping. Roobeop manages to land an Ice Punch that hurts a lot, but with the Aeroblast and the Shadow Ball, it still defeats the Pokemon. The fourth Pokemon is Cirribus, and Ash this time sends out Leonite. Leonite uses Diamond Claw to slash through the Pokemon, but it is still hurt by the Weather Ball, with the rain it is Water Type. And thanks to the dodge of the Vacuum Wave, Leonite manages to deliver the Diamond Claw and defeat the Pokemon.
The fifth one is Pixilily, Ash uses Frogoo to battle. Frogoo uses Sludge Wave to make it poisoned, but during the battle, it is hit by Sleep Powder, it is thanks to the time when it wakes up as it finishes with Uproar. The final Pokemon is Mountree and Ash sends out Flearoe. Keira says, "Rodney has given me this, so I should try it out." She presses the Key Stone on her mega ring and then it Mega Evolves.
"We'll do the same." Ash says as he also mega evolves his Flearoe. Despite the Rock Slide keep making Flearoe flinch, Flearoe still defeats Mountree with the combination of Will-O-Wisp and the Flamethrower.
"I enjoyed it." Keira sighs. "Wow, you are still too strong for me...But don't you think that I've become much stronger?"
"Well, you are, and we are proud of you." Ash says.
"I've decided I will rain a bit more before taking on Bailey...Good luck, I know you will defeat Bailey with ease." Keira then leaves the gym.
Ash then turns to Bailey, "That was a nice battle." Bailey says. "I see that you are a strong trainer, but you are Red and Delia's son after all. I think we should have our battle now, right?"
"Thank you." Ash says as they stand at the other side of the battlefield.
"Before we start, let me ask you, wasn't this adventure in Tropic Jungle an overwhelming one?" Bailey asks.
"It sure is, but I enjoy it." Ash replies.
"So this is my gym, I focus on Grass-type Pokemon! They're so connected to nature and I love that, I feel like I have a special bond with Grass Types, that is what makes us strong! So you are ready to battle? Let's do this!"
"Sure." Ash says. "What is the additional field effect?"
Bailey says, "Well, in this field, we will be having an additional status condition to the game." He then points up in the air, where there are 5 kinds of pipes. "There are Burn, Poison, Freeze, Sleep and Paralyze powders coming from the top, but they are random and we just have to see which one will come. But their spreading is only a small area."
"I see. This is interesting." Ash says.
"Now here is my first Pokemon, Brachiodon!" As the Pokemon is out, Ash then sends out his first Pokemon, Nawale. "We will have to hope that there will be Freeze Powder." Ash says. "Use Icicle Crash!"
As the attack appears on top of Brachiodon, Bailey says, "Dodge it and then use Giga Drain!"
Nawale is being sucked with the energy as it is super effective, Ash says, "Swords Dance and then Aqua Tail!" As the attack stat raises, the Pokemon then gives a lot of damage to the Brachiodon.
Just then, a white light appears, and when it shines on top of Nawale. "Oh no, hurry up and dodge! Nawale!"
But it is too late, Nawale is hit by the Sleep Powder. As for Brachiodon, it dodges the upcoming Paralyze effect. "Use Synthesis!"
As Brachiodon recovers his health, Gina says, "Now Bailey is back to the starting point while Ash is in big trouble."
Ash says, "Please Wake up, Nawale!" But Nawale is still asleep. "Now let me finish it, use Giga Drain!"
But before the attack can hit, Nawale suddenly wakes up and dodges it, then it fires Horn Drill, much to Ash's surprise. "You learned Horn Drill..."
And then Branchiodon faints on the floor. Alice says, "Horn Drill is a one-hit KO move...Ash did it."
"That was a close one." Bailey says to Ash. "But that doesn't mean that I lose yet. Tikitoko!"
As the Fire Type Pokemon appears, Ash says, "That must be Tikitik's Evolution..."
Then the field-effect gives blue on top of Nawale, which is freeze, but it has no use. At the same time, for Bailey, it is red, which is Burn. "Then we will make it one. Tiki Torch!"
Ash is confused at the attack, but it gives Nawale a lot of pain and also the burn. "What? A Grass Type move that gives out burn?"
"Well, you will be surprised by the moves here in Rikoto." Bailey says as Nawale faints due to the burn. Ash says, "Then I'll use a Flying Type. Terravolt!"
As the Pokemon appears, it nuzzles Ash and then stands on the field. "Use Hurricane!"
"Dodge it." Tikitoko dances out of the tornado, and then the light appears as the white light and the yellow light appears. "Dodge that light, Terravolt!"
As Terravolt leaves, Bailey says, "You'll do the same."
But much to his shock, Tikitoko is paralyzed even though it doesn't stand under the Yellow Light. "What? But I dodge the light..."
"Terravolt uses Thunder Wave." Ash says with a smirk. "So your Pokemon is paralyzed."
"Wow, Ash sure is sneaky." Gina says. "I wonder where he learned that cunning move?" Red looks at Delia, who is blushing.
"Since it is paralyzed, finish with Acrobatics!" Terravolt then defeats the Pokemon with the move. Bailey says, "Oh my god, I think that I won't make the same mistake. Woodawn, come on out!"
As the third Pokemon appears, Terravolt is unfortunate as it is hit by Poison Powder, and then a Rock Blast from Woodawn defeats the strong Pokemon.
"I didn't know that Woodawn can use a Super effective Rock move." Ash sighs as he recalls his Pokemon. "But then again, let me show you my friend from the other region. Butterfree!"
As the Butterfly Pokemon appears, Bailey says, "I have never seen a Butterfree here in Rikoto, but then again, you did travel through the regions."
Then Butterfree gives out Poison Powder to Woodawn, causing it to be poisoned, then Woodawn uses Roost, healing itself. Butterfree uses Bug Buzz, only to be hit by the Drill Peck straight ahead. And then Butterfree is hit by the Paralyze effect from the light, before fainting, it delivers the final Silver Wind, causing Woodawn to also faint.
"Now we all have one Pokemon left." He then sends out Kongrilla. Ash says, "Yeah, but for you, I decide to use this. Shaymin!"
As the Pokemon appears in sky form, Bailey is surprised, "The grateful Pokemon Shaymin? Wow, this is the first time I have seen it in real life."
Alice sighs, "Just like in the last battle, Ash is going to use the Legendary Pokemon to end the match..."
Red says, "This is interesting."
Kongrilla uses Leaf Darts, which deals little damage on Shaymin. Shaymin uses Sweet Kiss, causing it to be confused, and Kongrilla is hit by the Burn Powder. But Shaymin is also hit by the Paralyze.
"Don't worry, Shaymin! Aromatherapy!" Ash says as Bailey widens his eyes, the move that makes the status condition removed, Ash is using it in front of his eyes.
"Now finish it with Air Slash, together with Seed Flare!"
With the Seed Flare covering the gorilla Pokemon's eyes, and then the Air Slash defeats the Pokemon.
"What a battle! You are full of energy." Bailey says. "Congrats on the win, here is your badge." He gives out the Nature Badge, which is Ash's sixth badge.
"You did it, Ash." Gina says as Alice hugs him. "Now you are closer to the league."
"Yeah, I have two more gyms to challenge left." Ash says.
"Well, I am going to continue my research. Good luck." Bailey says as they bid farewell to them.
Once they get outside, Rodney comes and he says, "Oh, it's you. Ash." But then he flinches, "Wait, if you just come out...does that mean you've already beaten the Gym Leader of Greenpine City?"
"Yeah." Ash says. "It sure is tough, but I made it somehow."
"Oh, man, you are always faster than me..." Rodney sighs. "Anyways...I spoke with Rex and the Professor, they don't have any new information on the Balance Crystal...they have said that we should continue our journey without worrying about Team Solar and Team Lunar. They will call us if they have new information."
"I see." Alice says.
"By the way, do you know where to go now?" Rodney asks.
"Come to think of it, I don't know." Ash says.
"The next gym is in Subhail City." Rodney says as Ash and Alice gasp. "Which means that I am the next..." Alice says.
"Oh right, how can I forget that you are the Subhail City Gym Leader?" Ash says. "Then we will have a great battle, Alice."
"Yeah...but I don't know if I am ready yet..." Alice sighs.
"By the way, to go there, you have to go south from here, but there will be many obstacles in between...But now, I have to battle Bailey...But I hope I catch up to you, haha!" Then he goes into the gym.
Delia says, "Looks like the seventh Gym will be exciting as well."
"I agree." Red says. But then, they see that a helicopter comes and Elena and a girl they haven't seen before come. "Mother, Father." Elena says as the two girls come out of the vehicle and hug them. "Oh, even sister Gina and Brother Ash is here."
"Insey, what a surprise that you are here." Gina says, but Ash asks, "So she is my other sister that was adopted?"
Delia says, "It is a long story, so what are you doing here?"
Elena says, "Well, first, I want to congratulations for Ash for coming this far, so I want to give him a Pokemon." She sends out the Pokemon which looks like a clock of some sort. Ash asks, "What is that?"
"It is Mystablet." Elena says, "A Steel Type and I think you should have it."
Ash nods as he takes the Pokeball, then he scans the Pokemon.
Mystablet: The Chronicle Pokemon: Steel and Psychic Type. Mystablet were used in ancient times to foretell the future. The color on Mystablet is a sign of upcoming events, ranging from miracles to disasters.
"Thanks a lot, Elena." Ash says as he recalls the Pokemon. Delia says, "But that is not the only reason you come, right?"
"Yes, the traitors and Alice's bullies have booked a ship now, and they are going to set sail in the region. We need your help."
Delia and Red then frown as Red says, "So first we have Team Solar and Team Lunar, then we have this? This is really bad."
Delia says, "I think I know how to put them off." She then turns to Ash and Alice, "Ash, Alice, I am sorry that we can't travel with you from now on, since we are going to do something important."
"I understand, mother, father." Ash says.
Gina asks, "Is there anything I can help with as well?"
Red says, "It will be better if you come as well." Then Ash and Alice go see his family leaving the city. Then Alice says, "So it is the two of us again..."
Ash says, "Yeah, so I am going to face you in the Gym Battle, that is really exciting, don't you think?"
Alice says, "Yeah, but first, let me call Mr. Chiu so that I can tell him about it." Then they go to the Pokemon Center together.
The sixth gym battle is also over, which means the only two left are Alice and Wade. First off, Ash is going to battle Alice for the seventh Gym Badge, but is Alice ready to face Ash? Her love for life?
New Pokemon: Mystablet
