Note: I don't own Pokemon
Character bashing: Cilan, Cress, and Chili
NOTE: Comments are much appreciated!
Side note: Iris won't be bashed for the entire fic! As she's not that bad of a character(she isn't my fav but isn't overall my most hated either). Whether she truly gets redemption(she might, but with specifically Ash and Paul is another story...) others though we'll have to see...Comment below your thoughts on her!(anime/game doesn't matter)
Key
Bold text = Location in chapter/Pokedex entries/Pokemon moves
Italic text = Flashbacks / Emphasis
'Italic text' = Thoughts
"Italic text" = Telepathy
***** = Curse word (insert whatever unless it has a letter before the * then it's a already put in curse word)
"(text)." = Meowth translates Pokespeech
Ash's team(ON HAND):
- Pikachu
- Croagunk
- Pidgeot
- Buizel
- Meowth
- Gible
- Teddiursa (shiny)
- Oshowatt
+ 2 slots for new Pokemon
Paul's team(ON HAND):
- Torterra
- Honchkrow
- Magmortor
- Electivire
- Weavile
- Drapion
- Ninjask
+ 3 slots for new Pokemon
Ash scanned said Pokemon as Paul went on looking among the battlefield for a advantage. Both knew they could share pokedex data if one didn't see or scan said Pokemon. A nifty feature that would defintly help in this new region if Ash's track record of getting separated and or loss is put into place.
Seismitoad, the vibration Pokemon. They shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents. (Pokemon Black)
Gender: Male
Ability: Swift swim
Type: Water/Ground
Maractus, the cactus Pokemon.
Gender: Female
Ability: Chlorophyll
Type: Grass
"Okay lets, do this, Buizel start off with Sonic boom at Seismitoad!"
Buizel nods and jumps in the air, around two feet, and unleashes a white slash from his tail. The slash glowing bright white as it heads towards the toad.
Cress smiles softly and snaps his left middle finger and thumb together, "Seismitoad use Aqua Ring please."
Just before the sonic boom could get in range, a atom shaped veil of water surrounded Seismitoad, completely taking the attack before disappearing.
Ash's eyes grew wide, "Aqua ring can do that?!"
Paul's look was more neutral, but even he could tell the power of said water-ground type wasn't to be played with, "Weavile use Swords dance!"
Weavile's sharp claws glowed a purple light as he cross slashes in front of him. His aura, Ash could tell from afar, glowed a similar purple, before going back to a blue hue which in turn was a bit brighter this time.
"Good thinking! Using the power up as advantage to possibly take down our Pokemon! Like a spice added for more flavor in a dish!"
Paul mentally rolls his eyes, because as much as he'd like to shut the grass type gym leader up, the battle hasn't truly started yet.
"Maractus use Sunny day!"
A bright ball of light shines on both of the cactus's limbs. Maractus then shoots said limbs in the air, shooting the light in the air that explodes into a sunlight aura.
Ash clenches his teeth, 'Smart move, leading her grass type attacks to increase power throughout the battle.' Ash then realizes, 'Wait! That also means...'
Ash turns to Paul, the same recognition in his eyes as both turn back to the battlefield and command at the same time.
"Weavile use Blizzard!"
"Buizel use Aqua jet towards Maractus!"
Cress and Cilan just smile, seeing the jet of water shoot towards the grass type alongside a sheet of white snow blistering the field.
"My my, such a bland show of taste of said 'experienced' trainers. Water is weak to grass types."
Ash and Paul smirk similarly, "Yet ice is powerful on such isn't it?"
The gym leaders looked confused, as while they knew the blizzard was going to cause damage to both their Pokemon, they were prepared. Maractus's sunny day helped lessen the damage on the two, and would stay at least for a little longer, unlike the ice type attack.
But then they saw the said aqua jet, more like an ice spear that suddenly crashes onto the grass type in a heap, and with the extra of the blizzard leaves the cactus on the ground with swirls in her eyes.
"M-Maractus is u-unable to battle. G-gym leader C-cilan bring out your n-next and final Pokemon." Chili mutters loudly, his teeth clattering as he waves the red flag before huddling in place for some kind of warmth.
Cilan sighs, yet smiles before returning his Pokemon.
He looks down at the pokeball as he uses his other hand for his next battler, "Like a buffet in the mass, you have pleased me good friend. Now Simisage, show us your surprise in battle!"
Buizel had just come back to Weavile's side, before staring at the green monkey appeared on the field.
Weavile's blizzard had stopped then, as Paul now uses his pokedex on the new Pokemon.
Simisage, the thorn monkey Pokemon. It strikes its enemies with a thorn-covered tail. The leaf on its head is bitter. (Pokemon Black/White 2)
Gender: Male
Ability: Overgrow
Type: Grass
"Gotta watch out for that overgrow." Ash says before returning Buizel.
Paul nods, "Saving Buizel for later?"
The raven teen nods back before pulling out from his belt another pokeball as he placed Buizel's back in, "Yep, now Croagunk battle time!"
Paul's eyes go wide, cause wait didn't the tall teen from Ash's journey...Brock was it...had said Pokemon?
He could tell the instant the poison frog appeared, crouched on the field not at all imitated by even the giant toad.
"Brock lend him to me, said Croagunk wanted more battle experience." Ash softly whispers to Paul, who nods before focusing on his own Pokemon.
"Weavile use Metal claw on Seismitoad!"
The ice type's claws shone once more, only this time with a metallic look. The Pokemon then pushes his left leg on the ground, before pushing to the toad with his claws out and ready to slash.
"Seismitoad use Focus punch!"
The toad pulls back his left arm as Weavile is coming in. A spear of orange with green veins seemed to appear surrounding said hand before Seismitoad unleashes said punch at the ice type.
"Take it!"
Weavile smirks at his trainer's plan, not even caring of the painful punch that lands on his cheek. He's pushed back a couple feet, his claws scrap the ground leaving bits of rocks everywhere, claw marks on the field are shown.
"Revenge!"
Both gym leaders flinch, as Weavile smirks as crookedly as his trainer. His claws now shining in a red color, his legs pushing him from the momentum of the focus punch now back at the toad with a clean slash on the toad's face.
Seismitoad pushes back, flinching a little as he shakes his head, determined to keep up in the battle.
Meanwhile Ash decides to focus on the grass monkey, "Croagunk use Poison jab!"
Croagunk goes in hot, though not as fast as the ice type, launching one of his three fingered hands at the monkey with a purple hue on said fingers.
"Simisage use Fury swipes!"
Back and forth, both Pokemon hit and dodge, each getting a few jabs, yet none relating.
With one last jab, Croagunk then backflips and lands back on Ash's side of the battlefield, croaking as usual.
"Pika pi (Croagunk doesn't seem as enthusiastic as I thought he'd be.)."
Meowth just chuckles as he sees both Croagunk and Weavile now use a mix of Poison jab and Metal claw towards their opponents as the gym leaders calling more attacks.
"He's happy alright, I mean look at that power! He won't be putting his all if he wasn't enjoying it."
Oshowatt on the other hand was pouting, "Osha osha! (Why him though? Buizel was so cool!)"
Pikachu and Meowth roll their eyes, already telling the water type was going to become a big fanboy of Ash's Buizel.
"Relax kid, remember the battle still going, three on the gym leader's side total, and the twerp and his purple twerp still having their full team."
"Osha? (So?)" Oshowatt turns to Meowth confused, not listening to the battle while Pikachu does with a smile.
"So, Buizel could come back if the situation calls for it. Plus it's a good strategy, considering Croagunk and the twerp need to bond sometime."
"Nice idea with the combo Paul." Ash speaks softly as he sees both Pokemon pushing the other two back, despite getting hit by counter attacks.
Paul smirks slightly, "Well they did doubt we're experienced, and don't those with experience find comebacks that surprise even powerful battlers?"
Ash felt his cheeks turn a bit pink and rubs his nose with one hand, "Guess so..."
With that, the battle seemed in their hands, but something still felt off from the two trainers.
Said feeling showed just why as Seimitoad and Simisage finally collapse in defeat.
"Simisage and Seismitoad are unable to battle! Gym leader send out your final Pokemon!"
No, that wasn't the surprise, no the surprise was the Pokemon Cress put on the battlefield.
"Come in with a splash, Quagsire!"
Paul and Ash thought the same thing...'F***.'