Chapter 11
Metamorphosis
Watchtower
Ash was in the training room, sparring with Lucario. After what happened in London, he was determined to have full control of his aura as soon as possible. But then he remembered what happened back at the fake Pokemon world. For a time there, he couldn't access his aura. He had to improve his combat skills too. He couldn't always rely on his aura to get him out of situations all the time. Lucario went to hit Ash in the face but Ash blocked the attack. Ash then went to low sweep Lucario but he jumped backward. Ash went to drop kick Lucario but Lucario grabbed Ashes leg and threw Ash over him. Ash positioned himself to land on his hands. Then he pushed himself back into the air and landed on his feet. Ash turned round and got into a battle stance. Ash and Lucario just stared each other down. Then Lucario relaxed his body.
"That is enough for today. You have made big improvements since we first started." Lucario said.
"Thanks, it's good to know I'm able to hold my own in battle now." Ash said.
"You still need to be aware though. There are people out there that will use dirty tactics to win battles." Lucario said.
"Just like Hades. He was a tough fight." Ash said.
"Because he's a god. And even if he didn't use a cheap trick I don't know if you would of won back then." Lucario said.
"Well the limiter was holding back a lot of the power." Ash said.
"Now it's time for you to learn two aura moves." Lucario said.
"Ok, what are we starting with?" Ash asked.
"Barrier expand. It's where you use your barrier and expand its radius into a dome." Lucario said.
"Ok, so start with the barrier." Ash said. Making a barrier around himself. "Then I guess I just pour more aura into the move?"
"Exactly." Lucario said. Ash then focused on putting more of his aura into the move. Slowly the barrier started getting bigger. It formed into a small dome. "Good work, you can stop now." Ash brought down the barrier. "In time you will able be able to make a bigger barrier. Then be able to use projectile barrier."
"Projectile barrier?" Ash asked.
"Don't worry about that now. I'm guessing you used up a large part of your aura for that barrier." Lucario said. Ash nodded. "The next move you are going to learn is aura drain. This will replenish you. First sense my aura." Ash used his aura vision with his eyes open and saw Lucario's aura radiating from him.
"Done." Ash said.
"Extend one hand." Lucario said. Ash lifted up one hand. "Now focus on the palm of your hand and make a vacuum vortex." Ash focused. Started to feel a small bit of wind coming towards him. The wind was getting stronger. He then started to see Lucario's aura leave his body and enter into Ashes hand. Ash was starting to feel refresh. "That's enough." Ash stopped and put his hand down. "You have done good today. We'll continue tomorrow."
"Ok, thank you Lucario." Ash said. "What you going to do for the rest of the day?"
"Meditate, then Martian wants a training session later today." Lucario said.
"Honestly I'm really happy that you and the other league members are working together." Ash said.
"It's not just me, just yesterday Hawkgirl was in here with Pidgeot to improve their aerial abilities." Lucario said.
"I wonder who else has been training with the league?" Ash asked.
"You can always ask." Lucario said. "What are you going to do now?"
"I need to take some of the larger bird Pokemon out for a fly. They haven't got enough room in the Pokemon room to stretch their wings." Ash said.
"They will appreciate that." Lucario said.
"I better get going. I kept them waiting long enough." Ash said walking out the room.
California
It was night, people were walking through the streets. And some others were just standing in place, looking at the sky. There have been word going round on social media that 'Cafe Boy' and his pokemon were out in the sky. Some of the crowds have been standing outside for about 30 minutes.
"There they are." A little girl said. Looked in the direction she pointed at and saw them. People always loved seeing these extraordinary Pokemon. In the sky Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, Lugia and Ho-oh were in the sky and enjoying the fresh air. On the back of Ho-oh was Ash. Looking down, watching the world go by. Flying alongside Ash was Mew, Celebi, Jirachi and Hoopa. They had only recently joined in with the outings. But they enjoyed spending more time with Ash.
"Ash, how long have we been flying for?" Hoopa asked. Ash looked at his watch.
"Nearly an hour. We'll fly for another 10 minutes before we head back." Ash said.
"It's a shame we can't stay out longer. I love being outside." Jirachi said.
"I know you do, I am trying to work something out so you can sprang more time outside." Ash said.
"I would like to go to the beach." Hoopa said.
"Yes, I would like that as well." Jirachi said. Ash gave it some thought.
"Ok, how about this. We'll go to the beach with everyone next month when summer begins." Ash said.
"Sounds perfect." Jirachi said. Suddenly they heard something. CLANK.
"What was that?" Ash said.
"Chosen one, over there." Lugia said. Looking at something. Ash looked in his direction and started to panic. He saw a train derailed and heading for big building that were in the city. Ash had to think of something. He looked at the buildings and then up to the sky. He had an idea.
"Hoopa, open a ring in front of that building." Ash said, pointing at the building. "And open another one in the sky. We're going to catch a train."
"On it." Hoopa said diving down.
"Come on guys, let's climb up." Ash said. The Pokemon started ascending into the sky. People were starting to panic with the train about to collide. People that were inside the building were trying to get out, but there were too many of them. Hoopa got in front of the building and opened up a giant ring. The train went through the portal. Another ring opened in the sky and the train came out. As soon as the train was gone, Hoopa went into the ring and it disappeared. Leaving the people confused of what just happened. The train was falling and the Pokemon were following close behind.
"Mew, Jirachi, Hoopa use teleport, get the passengers out of there." Ash said. They used their powers to get the people out of the train. But now they were falling through the sky. "Quick use psychic, you too Celebi." The passengers were now floating in the sky. "Ok, Ho-oh, Moltres, Zapdos, Lugia, Articuno, grab the train." The birds quickly caught up with the train and used their talons to latch on to the roof of the train. They did indeed slowed the train down but didn't have enough time to avoid the buildings. "Come on guys, keep it up."
"Need a hand?" Ash looked beside him and saw John there. John used his ring to create a platform underneath the train. Now they had enough time to clear the train from the buildings. They landed the train on a nearby beach. Mew, Celebi, Jirachi and Hoopa landed the passengers on the beach too. The birds made contact with the ground and Ash hopped off of Ho-oh.
"Great job guys. You done well." Ash said. A crowd of people gathered around the train and were cheering for the rescue. Ash turned to John. "Thanks for the help, there would of been damages if you didn't come."
"I should be thanking you, if you didn't react so quickly it would been much worse." John said.
"John Stewart as I live and breathe." They both turned round and saw a man approaching them.
"I don't believe it. Rex Mason. It's been too long." John said.
"That is true. Anyway thank you for the save." Rex said. He then looked at Ash. "I should be giving you a massive thanks. Ash Ketchum wasn't it? You and your, sorry I forgot what they were called." Hoopa came up to the guy.
"We're Pokemon." Hoopa said. This shocked Rex and the crowd.
"Did you just talk?" Rex asked.
"I can talk as well." Jirachi said.
"As can I." Lugia said.
"These Pokemon are truly something else." Rex said. "Anyway I want to thank you two properly. My apartment isn't too far away from here."
"I don't know Rex." John said.
"Come on, we can catch up, remember the old times, have some drinks." Rex said.
"Ash can't have drinks. He's 17." John said.
"What, he's too young to drink Pepsi?" Rex joked.
"What's Pepsi?" Ash asked. Rex bursted out laughing and put his arm around Ashes shoulder.
"Ok, you're coming with me. You're funny." Rex said. Trying to walk away with Ash.
"Oh, one second." Ash said. Turning to his pokemon. "Return." The Pokemon turned into red energy and went back into their pokeballs. "Ok we can go now."
"John you coming?" Rex asked. John started to walks towards them and they all headed for the apartment.
Rex's Apartment
Ash, John and Rex enters the apartment. Ash tries to take off his shoes. John and Rex saw this.
"Ash, you don't need to do that. Just relax, make yourself at home." Rex said.
"Thanks Rex." Ash said standing up straight.
"This is a big apartment. You must be doing well for yourself." John said.
"Yeah, I recently got a promotion at Stagg enterprises and made it to a executive position." Rex said.
"Congratulations." John said.
"Yeah you must of worked hard for that." Ash said.
"You're a smart kid Ash." Rex said. Opening his fridge and pulling out a can. "Here you go Ash." Handing Ash the can. Rex looks at John. "Let me guess, scotch."
"You still remember my favourite." John said.
"Of course I do. You're my best friend." Rex said. Going behind the bar and getting out two glasses.
"Rex is that you?" A woman's voice was heard.
"Yeah I'm in here." Rex said. The woman came into the room and saw the two guests.
"Oh, hello there." She said.
"Hi." John said.
"Hello." Ash said.
"Sapphire, this is John. My best friend I told you about." Rex said. Coming back and handing John his glass.
"Oh, it's so good to see you. Rex has talked none stop about you." Sapphire said. She then looked over at Ash. And her eyes went wide. "I don't believe it. You're the 'Cafe Boy.'" Sapphire said. Ash slumped down.
"I thought we have gotten past that." Ash said, looking defeated.
"I am a big fan of yours. I never miss a segment of Pokemon Watch." Sapphire said.
"Thanks, it's always nice to meet fans." Ash said.
"Do you have any pokemon with you?" Sapphire asked.
"Sapphire, I really don't think..." Rex was interrupted.
"No I don't mind." Ash said, reaching for a pokeball. "Come on out." Ash threw the ball in the air and Jirachi came out. Jirachi looked round.
"Wow. This place is so big." Jirachi said.
"Aw, he's so cute." Sapphire said. Jirachi saw the newcomer.
"Hi I'm Jirachi."
"I'm Sapphire, nice to meet you." Sapphire said.
"You should of seen it, he had these giant birds that caught my train in the sky." Rex said.
"What happened?" Sapphire asked.
"I'll tell you later. But if it wasn't for John and Ash I probably wouldn't be here." Rex said.
"Well, thank you two." Sapphire said. "I see why all the girls like you Ash. If I wasn't with Rex, I'd probably try my luck with you." She joked.
"You wouldn't get any complaints here." Rex also joked.
"That's nice of you to say. But I'm actually sort of seeing someone." Ash said. This caught Johns attention.
"Really?" John asked.
"Yeah, it's still new so we're trying to keep it quiet." Ash said.
"Who are you with then?" John asked.
"I don't want to say. I want to keep this secret from the other league members for a while." Ash said.
"Can you tell us?" Sapphire asked.
"Yeah we're not league members." Rex said. Johns receiver started going off. John pulled the device out.
"It's Batman, I better take this." John said. Walking to another part of the room.
"Ok, come on. He's not here now." Sapphire said. Ash looked over at John then back at them.
"You don't say a word to John?" Ash asked.
"Swear to god." Rex said, putting his hand up.
"Her names Harleen, we said we liked each other a few days ago." Ash said.
"That's so sweet." Sapphire said. "And how do you think it's going?"
"I think it's going really well, I enjoy spending time with her and she always makes excuses to see me by ourselves." Ash said.
"It sounds like the real deal." Sapphire said. Real deal?
"Hey look, the rescue is on the tv." Rex said. Turning up the volume on the tv. It was a segment of 'Pokemon Watch'. And it was covering the train rescue.
"And as you can see. Ash does it again with his Pokemon. Some of them haven't been seen before. We will try to reach Ash to ask for a follow up interview. Since the last interview was cut short with a car chase." Lois said.
"Are you going to do it?" Rex asked.
"Mayb..." Ash was interrupted.
"Rex, what was in that case?" John asked. Walking back to the group.
"What are you talking about?" Rex asked.
"Batman found a case on the train that belonged to Stagg Enterprises. It had chemicals in that case that caused the train to derail." John said. Getting aggressive.
"John I don't know what you are talking about." Rex said. Getting defensive.
"You're the only person I know that could have those sort of things outside the company buildings. So I know you know something." John said.
"You know what, get out. I don't need to take this." Rex said.
"Fine. Let's go Ash." John said.
"Ok. Sorry about this." Ash said.
"It was nice to meet you Ash." Sapphire said.
"Yeah, I just wish it was on better terms." Rex said. Ash just nodded then he turned to Jirachi. "Can you take us to the watchtower."
"Of course." Jirachi said. Ash and John suddenly vanished.
Watchtower
Ash and John walked into the the observation deck where the other league members were waiting. Ash had to drop the Pokemon off at the Pokemon room first. They reached the centre.
"Good everyone is here." Superman said.
"Is this to do with the train wreck?" Flash said.
"Yes, the chemicals that caused the derailing was alarming." Batman said.
"It caused an accident. How could it be more dangerous?" Martian asked.
"The chemicals found were the ingredients for a mutagen." Batman said.
"You mean it could of mutated someone?" Diana asked.
"Yes." Batman said. "John, you said you and Ash might know something."
"Yes." John said. "We met my old fri..." As John was talking. Ash saw a group of his friends walking by and in that group was Harleen. He just stared at her. The group eventually left the room and Ash was looking at the closed door. "ASH!" John shouted at him. Ash was back in the room.
"What? What happened?" Ash asked.
"I think you were thinking about your girlfriend again, that's what happened." John said.
"Girlfriend?" Shayera asked.
"He doesn't know what he's talking about." Ash said blushing.
"Look he's blushing, he has got a girlfriend." Flash teased.
"Well done Ash. Who is it?" Superman asked.
"It's still new, I don't want to say." Ash said.
"My moneys on Kate." John said.
"What?" Ash was surprised.
"No, I'd say it's May." Diana said.
"Can we please stop?" Ash pleaded.
"I know who it is." Batman said.
"No you don't." Ash said.
"No ones told me, but I know who it is." Batman said.
"You sound pretty confident." Superman said. "You want to wager?"
"Yes." Batman said.
"I want in." Flash said. Both Superman and Flash went over to Batman. Batman whispered the name to them. They backed up.
"Oh I didn't think of that." Flash said. John's phone went off. He pulled out his phone and looked at the message.
John, I need you and Ash to help out. It's Rex. He might be in danger.
"Ash we need to go." John said rushing out the room.
"Is everything ok?" Ash asked.
"I'll explain on the way." John said. Ash turned to the other league members.
"Bye." Ash said. He then ran out the room.
Street
Ash, Pikachu and John suddenly appeared at the scene. It looked like a terrible accident happened. The police was heavily seen. Tape off a large part of the street. It also seems like a truck was involved.
"Are you sure this is the place?" Ash asked.
"Pika?" Pikachu said.
"Ash, John." They saw sapphire and was walking towards them.
"Pretty sure." John said. Sapphire finally reached them.
"Thank you for coming." Sapphire said.
"It's no problem, what's going on with Rex?" John asked.
"There was an accident at work." Sapphire said.
"What sort of accident?" Ash asked.
"He was mutated." Sapphire said. This shocked Ash and John. Ash looked at John.
"The mutagen." Ash said. John nodded then turned to Sapphire.
"What are you doing out here anyway?" John asked.
"Rex escaped from hospital and was splatted to pieces when he was hit by the lorry. But he put himself together." Sapphire said.
"What do you mean by that? Where's Rex?" Ash asked.
"After he put himself together. He turned into some sort of liquid and went down the sewer." Sapphire said.
"We need to find him." John said to Ash.
"Don't worry Sapphire, we'll start searching for him now." Ash said.
"Pikachu." Pikachu said.
"It be better if we split up to search." John said. Ash nodded in agreement.
"I better give you my phone number Ash, in case you find him." Sapphire said. Pulling out a business card and walking over. Before she reached him. She tripped over and fell onto Ash. Ash caught her and brought her back up. "Sorry about that."
"It's no problem." Ash said. Sapphire handed him the business card. "Thanks." Ash turned to John. "If you go in the sky to search, I can stay on the ground."
"Good idea." John said. Starting to float in the sky. "We will find him." John told Sapphire before flying off.
"I better make a move myself." Ash said. Pulling out a pokeball. "Suicune, come out." Ash threw the pokeball and Suicune came out. Ash climbed on the back of Suicune. He turned to Sapphire. "I promise we will find him."
"PIKA!" Pikachu said.
"Thank you Ash." Sapphire said. Ash turned to Suicune.
"Ok let's go buddy." Ash said. Suicune jumped over the crowd behind the police tape and went off. In the distance there was a parked car. One man was in the driver seat and another man was in the backseat with a camera.
"Yes, these will do nicely." The cameraman said.
Two hours later
Ash, Pikachu and Suicune has almost searched the entire south side of the city. But found nothing. Ash was about to head west, since John had searched north and was currently searching east.
"You see him Pikachu?" Ash asked.
"Pik." Pikachu said.
"Ok, Suicune he..." Suddenly a alarm was going off. Ash had to check out what was going on. "Come on Suicune lets go." Suicune started running in the direction of the alarm. They reached the incident within the minute. It was a bank robbery in progress. And there were three armed gunmen. Ash knew he couldn't go in there head on. People might get hurt. He needed a distraction. "Suicune use mist." Suicune produced a heavy fog. The gunmen didn't know what was happening.
"What's going on?" Gunman 1 asked.
"I can't see anything." The gunman 2 said.
"AHHHHH!" The last gunman shouted. There a was a thud on the ground.
"Was that Bill?" Gunman 2 asked.
"Bill? Bill?" Gunman 1 asked.
"AHHH!!!!" Gunman 2 shouted. Another thud was heard.
"Chris?" Gunman 1 asked. Starting to panic. The mist was clearing up. The gunman saw the other two were on the ground. He turned round and saw Suicune really close to his face, snarling. "What the?"
"If I were you I'd put the gun down." Ash said standing beside Suicune. The man put the gun down on the ground then stood back up. "Ice beam." Suicune hit the guy and he was frozen from the arms down. "Good work you two." Ash said.
"Ash, is everything ok?" Shayera asked landing on the ground.
"Yeah everything's under control." Ash said. Little did he know, there was a fourth gunman in the bank. He exited the building and aimed his gun. He fired. Ash was hit. He went down to the ground.
"ASH!!" Shayera shouted. Suicune used hydro pump at the gunman, disarming him. Pikachu then used thunderbolt on him. Knocking the guy out. Shayera came up to Ash. "Keep still, let me have a look." She checked the wound. "You have a clean exit and it looks like it missed your major organs. You should be fine. But I want you to see Brock to get checked out."
"I'm fine." Ash said. Getting up but in pain.
"No you're not. You need to be checked over. Please, for me?" Shayera pleaded. Ash knew he had to.
"Ok. Pikachu, stay with Shayera." Ash said. Pikachu jumped on her shoulder. Ash pulled out a pokeball. "Suicune return." Suicune went back in the ball.
"Thanks Ash." Shayera said before she flew off. Ash was about to pull out the receiver to teleport to the watchtower. But he just received a text on his phone. He pulled it out of his pocket and looked at the message.
Meet me at ACE Chemicals, we need to talk
Rex
Ash got a message from Rex? Did he send John a message too? And how did he get his number? Ash couldn't worry about that at the moment. He needed to get to the chemical plant. He reached down for a pokeball and threw it in the air. Mew came out.
"Mew, I need you to take me to ACE Chemicals." Ash said. Mew nodded and teleported him.
ACE Chemicals
Ash was waiting on the roof of the building. He was waiting for about an hour. His gun shot wound had healed, thanks to his aura's rapid healing. Ash was wondering what Rex wanted to talk to him about. There wasn't any bad blood between them. Maybe he just wanted to see if John was ready to talk to him again.
"You're here." Ash looked behind him and saw a man. This man was multicoloured. Like he was made up of different elements.
"Rex? Is that you?" Ash asked. Ash didn't get an answer as Rex shot liquid at him. Ash dodged and looked where it hit. It melted the metal vents on the roof. "Acid." Ash looked at Rex. "Rex, why you doing this?"
"Don't play dumb with me." Rex said. He stretched his arm towards Ash. Ash dodged, made a aura sphere and threw it at Rex. It hit but it got stuck in his body. Rex flexed his body and the sphere was returning to Ash. Ash saw this and dodged the attack. The sphere hit a part of the roof and made a dust cloud. Ash was coughing. He tried using aura vision but he couldn't focus. But then he smelt something funny. He didn't know what it was but it was making him woozy. Ash fell to the ground. The cloud disappeared and Rex approached Ash.
"Why are you doing this?" Ash asked. Losing consciousness.
"Because you tried to steal Sapphire from me." Rex said. Throwing photos on the ground in front of Ash. Ash looked at them. It was pictures from where Sapphire tripped. But in the photo it looked like they were embracing. "I wonder what that Harleen girl would have to say to this."
"No." That's all Ash said before passing out.
"And I thought you were a good kid." Rex said. Turning one of his arms into a blade. Rex thrust the blade down. Before it hit Ash, a green barrier showed up and blocked the attack.
"Rex, stop it now." Rex looked up and saw it was John that made the barrier.
"Leave us John. This has nothing to do with you." Rex said.
"But you tried to kill Ash, so now you got us all involved." Rex looked behind him and saw Superman. Then Diana, Martian, Shayera, Batman and Flash showed up. They surrounded Rex.
"Just step away and we can sort something out." Batman said.
"You don't want to do this." Martian said.
"Yes I do." Rex said. Blasting fire at Martian. Martian dodged the attack. Superman was about to hit Rex but saw him. He transformed his arm into kryptonite and Superman stopped his is tracks. Flash was running round, trying to cause a distraction. Rex sprayed water on the floor and made Flash slip off the roof. John saw Flash falling and used his ring to catch him. Rex then turned both his arm into blades, blocking both Shayera and Diana's attack. Ash was starting the come round and saw the League were in trouble. Rex could hurt someone. He needed to be stopped now. Batman tried to hit Rex, but Rex just blocked the attack and hit him back. Knocking him back. Rex looked around to see if anyone else was attacking. He then felt something wrap around his body. He looked down and saw a blue whip. He traced it back and saw it was Ash.
"You need to calm down." Ash said. The whip glowed brighter and Rex screamed in pain.
"AHHHH!!!!" John saw what was happening.
"Ash what are you doing?" John asked.
"I'm just draining some of his aura. It shouldn't be painful." Ash said.
"It's his dna." Barman said. "His dnas new so it hasn't fully structed yet. You're imbalancing his body Ash. Stop it now." Ash immediately stopped the attack and dissolved the whip. Rex went down to one knee, breathing heavy. He looked round and saw he was surrounded. Rex turned into water and seeped through the roof. He was gone.
"Rex." John said.
Watchtower
Ash was in the canteen. It's been an hour since the incident with Rex. Ash dropped all of his pokemon off in the Pokemon room and saw Pikachu was already there. Shayera dropped him off before rescuing Ash. Mallow made him a chicken and bacon sandwich. Ash was just thinking about what happened. But he was more focusing about the photos Rex had. Who took them? Before he thought anymore, Mallow and Cilan came over to Ash.
"Ash we heard what happened. Are you alright?" Mallow asked.
"Yeah it was just a little misunderstanding." Ash said.
"How is getting shot a misunderstanding?" Cilan asked.
"Who told you I got shot?" Ash asked.
"I heard Shayera talking to Brock. Apparently you were supposed to see him." Cilan said.
"Yeah I was, but something came up and it really couldn't be delayed." Ash said.
"But how did it happen?" Mallow asked.
"I was stopping a bank robbery and didn't realise there was a hidden gunman." Ash said.
"But how are you fully healed though?" Cilan asked.
"Yeah it's like it didn't happen to you." Mallow said.
"My aura is able to rapidly heal me. But if the shot was more fatal, then it would of taken longer or it might not heal it at all." Ash said.
"Then you need to careful if there's a limit." Cilan said.
"He should be careful anyway." Mallow said. Ash got up from his seat.
"It's nice that you two have really settled here now. Anyway I need to go back to see if I can find Rex." Ash said. Walking out the room. Ash reached the observation deck and was using the main computer to research Rex. There's been no new sighting of him. But Ash was ready to move as soon as he saw something. Ash felt someone's arms over his shoulders and their body pressed up behind him.
"Hey sweetie." Ash knew this voice as his new girlfriend. He smiled since she whispered it in his ear.
"Harleen, we're suppose to keep this secret remember." Ash teased. But he did have a point.
"I know. But I was thinking, it's been going so well. Maybe it's time we tell everyone." Harleen said. Ash wasn't so sure.
"I don't know Harleen. I'm really happy of what we got now. But I really don't want to make that sort of jump in case we're rushing it." Ash said.
"We're not rushing it sweetie." Harleen said. Kissing his head.
"Still, I'm really new to this. Just give it a little longer before we tell people." Ash said.
"Fine." Harleen said. Not sounding too happy about it. She then noticed something on the screen. "Ash, somethings come up." Ash then looked at the screen and saw it. He then checked the information.
"Theres a disturbance at the Stagg Enterprise building." Ash got up from the chair. He then looked at Harleen. "Thanks, you're the best." Ash started to run out the room.
"Be careful out there." Harleen said. The door shut behind Ash.
Stagg Enterprise
Ash, John and Batman arrived in the building. They saw the room they were in was heavily damaged. And there was a massive hole in the wall. They looked outside and saw a path of destruction in the street.
"Ugh." They heard a voice and saw Rex getting up from the rubble. They head over to him.
"Rex, what happened?" John asked.
"Simon Stagg, he did all this. He made me, took those photos, he did everything." Rex said. A man behind Rex was getting up.
"I did this because you were stealing my daughter." The man said.
"Whose your daughter?" Ash asked.
"Sapphire Stagg." The man said. So he must be Simon Stagg. Batman approached Simon.
"I'll ask you this once. What caused that?" Batman asked. Pointing at the damaged wall.
"A monster." Simon said. Ashes receiver started going off. He took it out.
"Ash, we need your help." Superman said. "There's a giant green monster destroying the city. I'll send you the coordinates." Ash looked at the receiver and saw the location. Rex saw it too and had a worried look on his face.
"Oh no." Rex said.
"What?" Ash asked.
"It's heading towards Sapphire." Rex said. Jumping out of the building.
"You two go now." Batman said to John and Ash. "I'll make Stagg doesn't go anywhere." John nodded and flew out. Ash grabbed a ball from his belt and released Mewtwo.
"Mewtwo, grab Pikachu and Lucario then send us to everyone else." Ash said.
"At once." Mewtwo said. His eyes glowed blue. Pikachu and Lucario appeared in the room.
"Get ready guys. We're fighting a monster." Ash said. Pikachu sparked his cheeks and Lucario formed a bone rush.
"We're off." Mewtwo said. Teleporting everyone out.
Street
Ash, Pikachu, Lucario and Mewtwo appeared at the location and what they saw shocked them. It was a giant green slime monster. And it easily towered some of the higher buildings. The heroes were having a tough time keeping it bay. Rex and John were there. But Martian was missing, probably working on something in the watchtower. The monster was in front Rex's apartment.
"Ash, we need some more heavy hitters." Lucario said. Before charging into battle. Pikachu and Mewtwo followed. Ash didn't want to any chances. He grabbed 3 pokeballs.
"We need your help now." Ash said, throwing them. They snapped open and Entei, Raikou and Suicune came out. "We need to stop that monster now." Pointing at the monster.
"Let's go." Entei said to Raikou and Suicune. They both fan out and Ash climbed onto Entei. "Hold on tight." Entei charged into battle.
Sapphire was just getting ready to go out to look for Rex again. But then she noticed the monster looking at her.
"AHHHH!!!!" She screamed. The monster put its hand through the window and grabbed her. Bringing her outside.
"SAPPHIRE!" Rex saw her in the monsters grip. Raikou and Pikachu tried electrocuting it. Nothing happened. Mewtwo and Lucario threw their spheres at it. Didn't feel a thing. The heroes physical attacks weren't doing nothing to it. Entei jumped up and use flamethrower on it. Not a mark. Ash was getting frustrated now.
"Come on, there must be a way." Ash looked at the monster again. He saw something. A patch of ice. So ice can do something. "SUICUNE! ICE BEAM ON ITS WRIST!" Ash shouted. Suicune leapt up and used ice beam on its wrist that Sapphire was on. "Entei when I say now. Catch Sapphire." Entei charged in at the monster. "NOW!" Ash jumped off of Entei. Brought up a aura sword and sliced through the wrist. The monster was in pain and Sapphire was falling. Entei jumped up and caught her. When he landed, he got her away from the fight. Ash finally landed on the ground and was running to get some distances. But he felt the monster grab him and lifted him off the ground. Pikachu saw this.
"PIKAPI!" Pikachu said. This caught everyone else's attention. The monster drew Ash closer to its mouth. Opened its mouth. And.
"AHHHHHH!!!!!!!" The monster let Ash drop down it throat. Ash has been swallowed.
"ASH!!" Shayera shouted.
"We gotta get him out." Diana said. Trying her best to punch a hole in the monsters stomach. The monster grabbed her and threw her to the ground. The monster Sapphire creating distance from it. So it started to move. Then it stopped suddenly. It felt funny. A blue light started to show on its stomach. And now the monster was getting fatter. It's stomach was expanding at a high rate. The monster was in pain. And it was literally tearing him a part. Eventually the monster was ripped to piece all over the battle radius. They won. But what happened? And more importantly, where's Ash?
"PIKAPI?" Pikachu shouted.
"Ash are you here?" Superman said.
"Come on you're girlfriend wants to see you." Flash said.
"Ash speak to us." John said. Nothing.
"Oh no." Shayera said. Close to tears. Entei came back with Sapphire. Sapphire got down and ran to Rex.
"Rex. Thank goodness I found you. What happened?" Sapphire asked.
"Ash did it." Rex said with a glum look on his face. Sapphire looked and couldn't see Ash. She was now fearing the worst.
"Oh no." Sapphire said. Everyone's hopes were gone. Ash was gone.
"Hey, can someone get me out of here." Everyone looked and saw a hand poking out of the slime. Ash is alive.
"PIKAPI."
"He's alive." Diana said. Flash raced over to get Ash out.
"Let me help there buddy." Flash said. Pulling Ash out. Ash stood up.
"Thanks for that." Ash said. Shayera flew over and quickly hugged him.
"Don't ever scare me like that again." Shayera said.
"Sorry I scared you." Ash said.
"We're just glad you're safe." John said landing. The other heroes and Pokemon gathered round. Rex came forward.
"Ash, I'm sorry for what happened." Rex said.
"It's fine, I'm hoping we can be friends. I mean, I'd probably do the same thing when it came to my girl." Ash said. Extending his hand. Rex took it.
"You're a good man Ash, and that girl is very lucky to have you." Rex said. He backed up and embraced Sapphire. Ash watched the two of them.
"Hey guys." Ash said. This caught the attention of the league members. "There's someone I'd like you to meet."
Watchtower
Ash, Pikachu, Lucario, Mewtwo and the heroes arrived back on the watchtower in the teleportation room. Martian and Ashes friends were there waiting. Ash returned the beast trio after the fight.
"You're back." Max said.
"How did everything go?" Tracey asked.
"We'll tell any minute. I got some news first though." Ash said. Looked at the team. "Do you mind joining the others." The league members and Pokemon joined the group. All eyes were on Ash. "I made a mistake earlier today. And I possible did hurt someone's feelings doing that. That's because I wasn't sure that I was ready to make that leap. But now I know I am ready. Harleen, do you mind joining me." Harleen moves away from the group and stood beside Ash. "Everyone, meet my girlfriend. Harleen." Ash put his arm around her waist. This shocked everyone.
"Girlfriend?" Kate said.
"When did this happen?" Bonnie asked.
"A few days ago, and I couldn't be happier." Harleen said putting her head on his shoulder.
"Well for one am happy for you two." Brock said.
"We all are." Iris said.
"I'm sort of sad. Batman won the wager." Flash said.
"Yes I did." Batman said smirking.
"What did you want from us then Batman?" Superman asked.
"I'll think about it." Batman said. Sophocles came up to Ash and Harleen holding a camera.
"How about a picture for the new couple?" Sophocles asked. Ash looked at Harleen.
"I'm up for it if you're are." Ash said.
"Let's do it." Harleen said. Sophocles got the camera ready.
"Ok ready. 1..2.." Harleen then kissed Ash on the cheek. "3." CLICK. Sophocles looked at the picture. "Thats a nice photo. How about you give her a kiss this time?" Sophocles suggested.
"Come on, do it pokemon master." Harleen teased and the others encouraged them.
"Ok, let's do it." Ash said.
"Ok. 3..2.." Ash went to kiss Harleen on the cheek. But Harleen turned her head and kissed him on the lips. "1." CLICK.
And that's it for this chapter. Ash and Harley Quinn are now a couple. I wonder what will happen if Ash finds out about Harleens alter ego.
Thank you all for the support for this story. I have been thinking of other ideas for different stories. But I won't start writing them until this story is finished. And I hope you stick around when I make the official announcement.
But next chapter. The big showdown. Ash vs Vandal Savage. Pokemon goes to war. The biggest battle in the story yet. It's 'The Savage Times' for sure.