Chapter 56 Waytide Gym
Ash and Alice are now back at Sevestar Island, and they see the ones who were hypnotized are training their Pokemon in the same place. They notice Ash standing in front of them and they are scared.
"Ash..." Lana mutters as Ash is just staring at them, then he says, "Mother has told me everything about how you were hypnotized to kill my Pokemon. Even though that hurts a lot, I think I shouldn't keep staying mad at you."
This causes them to be happy, but Ash says, "But things are not going to be the same as before, even though you were hypnotized, you will have to work harder to have me be your friend again."
This causes them to frown and Serena says, "We understand, but we will help you stop those traitors as well."
As they nod, Alice decides to greet Serena as they have been childhood friends along with Ash, and Serena recognizes her as they have been conversing a lot, as for Ash, he suddenly feels something and they turn around, they see Solaran, Lunaro and Cellance approaching them.
"What are you three doing here?" Ash asks.
"We are here to thank you for saving us." Solaran says.
"Indeed, without your help, we would have been subjected to the control." Lunaro says.
"It is fine, I just don't like the fact that Legendary Pokemon are slaves." Ash says.
Cellance says, "We discuss for a while, we have a proposal for you. After you won the Rikoto League, you can take Terradon, Aethera, Searine, Tigacore and Tornadowl to Sario Town, we will be waiting at the gate."
"Okay. I promise I will find you." Then the three Legendary Pokemon leave, and Cilan asks, "So it is true that you defeated both Team Solar and Team Lunar?"
"Yeah...they are really hard to beat, but we made it." Ash says. "And we aren't staying here for long because we still have one more gym to beat."
"I understand, good luck with your match against your brother." Dawn says as both Ash and Alice leave the Sevestar Region and head towards there.
After Ash and Alice arrive at Waytide City, they meet Rodney and Keira, who are also there for their final gym battle. Rodney asks, "So how did it go? I mean, you have gone to see your old friends again."
"Trust me, it went better than I expected. I mean, they were forced to do something wrong, they didn't have their free will back then. I shouldn't be angry at mindless people for that, the ones who are controlling them are the ones that need to be blamed."
"You're right about that." Keira says. "So before we go into the gym, how about we have a match?"
"Sure." Ash says as they battle against each other, after Ash wins against the two of them, they are finally at the Gym for their final badge.
Rodney says, "I can't believe that we are doing it. Our last Gym Battle..."
"Yeah." Ash says. "Right now my brother is the final opponent for us to face..."
Once they head inside the gym, they see that it is full of water and waterfalls. "It sure is full of water..." Alice says.
"Well, I won't say that it is dangerous, consider that those teams we faced are much more dangerous than this." Keira says.
"Yeah, this was so crazy back in Sario Town, I still can't believe that we beat Team Solar and Team Lunar." Rodney says.
As they climb the waterfall to the battlefield, they see that Wade is standing there, Ash asks, "Not with your girlfriend?"
Wade says, "She went back to Hoenn since her father was worried after the news of Team Solar and Team Lunar. But here you are and this is it, your final gym battle in Rikoto Region. You three have come so far and you must have some pretty strong Pokemon to have won 7 badges and destroy the plans of Team Solar and Team Lunar. But even so, I became a Gym Leader for a reason! You'll see why in our battle, let's go!"
Ash decides to go first as Wade turns on the switch, and then water floats into the battlefield, Ash says, "So what is the additional field effect?"
Wade says, "If you want to know, it will be this Water Field, on this field, platforms may be sinking for a short amount of time, it is vital to change the standing place or else you sink."
"I see." Ash says.
"Now time to face my first Pokemon: Jelliking!" As the jellyfish Pokemon appears, Ash says, "Mersidon, I choose you!"
As the mermaid Pokemon appears, Wade says, "I see, underwater battle, huh?"
"You bet, now dive underwater!" Ash yells. "You too! Then use Octazooka."
As Jelliking swims underwater, it uses the attack on Mersidon. "Mersidon, block it with your cross, then use Hyper Voice!" Ash says.
Mersidon breaks the attack and then shoots out the attack, and it hits Jelliking. "Now go out of the water!" Ash says as Mersidon jumps out of it. "Lightning Strike!"
As the attack hits, it deals a lot of damage to Jelliking. Alice says, "That is smart, since the field is Water, it conducts electricity."
Keira says, "Yeah, now Jelliking is in trouble."
Wade says, "Jelliking, use Ice Beam to freeze the water!" Ash is confused as Jelliking makes the Ice floats on the water. "Now use Recover." Jelliking recovers all his health. Ash says, "This is going to be tough... Mersidon, Dive again!"
But it is a mistake and Merdison can't go underwater because of the thick ice. Wade says, "Now Jelliking is in the safe spot, use Water Spout!"
Mersidon takes a lot of damage since it is a surprise attack. But in the end, Ash tells Mersidon to use Thunderbolt at the hole, it causes Jelliking to faint in the end.
"Now that is my first win." Ash says.
"Not bad." Wade says. "But this is only getting started. Parasido, come on out!" As the second Pokemon appears, Ash says, "So a Grass Type... Mersideon, let's try out Aerial Ace!"
As Mersidon is getting closer, Wade says, "Giga Drain!" Ash yells Mersidon to leave, but it is too late, Mersidon is unable to battle.
"I should have known this will happen." Ash recalls his Pokemon and says, "Terravolt, I need your help!"
As the flying Pokemon appears, Wade says, "I see, your former Noivern, huh? Let's see what will happen. Ripple Wave!"
Ash doesn't know about this move, but he sees that Paradiso creates two giant waves with ripples and it splash at Terravolt, who shakes out the water after getting hit.
"Terravolt, don't worry, use Hurricane!" Ash says as Terravolt creates a giant hurricane that traps Paradiso inside.
Rodney says, "That is a strong move..." Alice says, "You'll be surprised."
"Terravolt, Thunder Wave!" "Paradiso, Safeguard!" Both Pokemon attack each other after the Hurricane ends, Ash is frustrated that he can't paralyze him, but he thinks of an idea. "Terravolt, Tailwind!"
As Terravolt rides in the wind, its speed goes faster and Ash says, "Good, use Air Slash!" "Dodge it!" But it is too late for Paradiso, it is fainted after getting hit by the move.
"Good job, Terravolt." Ash says as he pets the Pokemon. Wade says, "Well, you did a good job, Paradiso. Now Mersidon, come on out!" As the Pokemon appears, Ash says, "Terravolt, we have to be careful." The Pokemon nods. "Use Energy Ball."
As Terravolt uses the attack, Wade says, "Let's give them their flavor, use your cross to destroy it."
As the Pokemon destroy the move, Wade says, "Ripple Wave again!"
As Terravolt is wet again, this time Mersidon goes for the Lightning Strike, causing it to faint after the water hurt him. Ash says, "I am sorry, Terravolt."
Alice says, "Now they all have two down..." Keira says, "Yeah, now they each have three to go..."
Ash says, "Brachiodon, I choose you!"
As his former Bayleef appears, it has a hard time standing on the platform. Wade says, "I see, but will it be fast enough to get through the next platform? Use Ripple Wave!"
"Dodge it!" Brachiodon jumps to the next platform with struggle, but it uses Sunny Day, much to Wade's surprise. "I see...quick, Mersidon, use Rain Dance!"
"Fire the attack now! Solar Beam!" Ash yells. And Mersidon is a little slower, after the rain dance finally comes, it is already hit by the Solar Beam and fainted.
"That was close..." Rodney says.
"I totally agree...but now that it is raining...It should be trouble for Ash..."
Then Wade sends out Coraltle as his fourth Pokemon, even though it is at a disadvantage, it manages to use the Whirlpool to defeat Brachiodon, who then falls into the water because the rain makes the platform smaller.
"Now the platform is smaller, it should be harder...Pikachu, can you do it?"
Pikachu nods as he jumps onto the platform. "Pikachu I see." Wade says. "But will it be able to dodge the Power Gem?"
"My Pikachu can surf." Ash says as Pikachu is now surfing on the water. Rodney says, "I don't know a Pikachu can do that..."
"Me too." Alice says.
Pikachu surfs on the water and sometimes it jumps and gives out the Thunderbolt to the water, Coraltle uses Shell Smash and tries to land a Bubble Beam, but Pikachu uses Quick Attack to dodge and then gives him an Iron Tail, defeating Coraltle.
"Your Pikachu is not the only one that surfs, come on out! Tidude!" As the Pokemon appears, Ash says, "Here it is, your Ace Pokemon."
Pikachu and Tidude are having a surfing chase as they are both dodging their attacks, but in the end, Tidude manages to knock Pikachu into the water thanks to Ripple Wave, and then an Aura Sphere defeats it.
"I am sorry Pikachu." Ash jumps in to the water and gets him back up, much to everyone's surprise. Then he places beside him and takes a breath. He says, "Wade, your Tidude is really strong."
"Thanks, I have been training him when you aren't here in Rikoto." Wade says.
"But here is my final Pokemon, Manaphy!" As the Pokemon jumps into the water. Wade says, "Why do I forget that you have Legendaries and Mythical Pokemon..."
"Manaphy? What was that?" Keira asks.
"Well, it is a Pokemon that is said to be the sea prince of Samiya. An underwater City." Alice says. "Ash captures him and I don't know why, he calls me mama and Ash papa."
"Oh? That is what you want, right?" Rodney teases as Alice blushes.
Manaphy uses the Heart Swap to confuse the Tidude, causing it to fall into the water, and then a Psychic Move can defeat him.
"Wow, you surpassed your big brother." Wade says. "You won the Gym battle! I'm happy to say, you have received this as proof of your victory!" He gives Ash the Tidal Badge.
"All right, my final gym badge." Ash says. "Well, it looks like you are qualified for the Pokemon League now, that's great! I am sure you'll go far, I'll be cheering for you."
"Thanks." Ash says.
Then Rodney and Keira all have their turn, and in the end, they also get the badges. Rodney says, "We all are qualified for the league, that is awesome."
Keira says, "Yeah, now I just have to give a final stretch at the Victory Isle. So let's see one another again in the Rikoto League."
"I agree." Ash says as he and Alice bid farewell to Rodney and Keira. Wade says, "Well, I am also going to tell mother and father about this great news. So let's meet each other again in the league." Ash nods as they bid farewell.
The final gym is finished. And the next chapter will be the start of the Rikoto League. I hope you like this chapter.
