C. Cowboy: Because that was a little bit of a cruel cliff hanger I thought I'd be nice and update once more before I go to bed. Well, the most powerful monster in the Pokemon Universe is about to be released. Can Ash survive long enough to stop Amanda from making a gigantic mistake? Remember things aren't always what they seem. I seemed to miss calculated and I can finish this thing in this and one or two more chapter at the most, plus an epilogue. This one is mostly about Giovanni and his past, Enjoy and R&R! BTW Ya'all know you love me! And I'll try to make the next T.O.D. have fewer cliffhangers, no promises, but I'll try.
CHAPTER 15: Hero Reborn
"ASH!!! NOOOO!!!!!" Ash heard Misty cry out as he tightened his eyes, prepared for the pain. Instead he felt the breeze of something or someone leaping in front of him and the sound a gun going off followed by the sound of a bullet hitting flesh. Ash opened his eyes to find the Hand of Fate standing in front of him, arms spread out protectively. "C-Crystal?" Ash asked as Crystal fell backward into Ash's arms. Ash slowly laid her down, and removed her mask. Blood ran down from her lips and from the bullet hole in her chest. Yet she had a smile on her face. "Y-You… all… right… Ash?" Crystal asked hoarsely while coughing up more blood. Ash glared up at Amanda with tears forming in his eyes. Amanda was clicking the trigger at Ash, but nothing happened, "Damn, out of shots. Guess I'll just release Missingno now!" Amanda turned and ran toward the vault, but Ash didn't really care right now. All he cared about at the time was his childhood friend dieing his arms. "Ash…I-I'm so… sorry…" Ash simply rubbed some blood from he cheek and chin, "Shush, don't try to talk. You're gonna be just fine." Crystal just let out a faint chuckle but it turned into a hack-like cough, "Y-you're…a-a… terrible…l-liar…" At this time Misty, Gary, Melody, and the Pokemon made their way to the two. Misty eased down beside them. Crystal reached for Misty with her bloody, gloved hand. Misty took it and squeezed it slightly. Misty didn't like Crystal much, but she did save her boyfriend's life. "Misty… t-take…c-c-care of… h-him…" Crystal looked back up at Ash and then back to Misty, "I-I Ho-hope… you k-know… h-how… l-lucky you…a-are…" She then smiled at Ash and went limp. "Crystal…" Ash said as he hugged her lifeless body, "I'll make her pay for what she's done."
Ash stood up determination burning in his eyes. Ash then began to run toward the Vault. Ash entered along with the others, and found Amanda at the controls of a gigantic laser pointing at the golden ball. "You're too late, Ketchum!" the laser came on and cut into the ball. At first nothing happened, but then the ball began to crack and shake. "Um… I think running would be a good idea…" Ash uttered back stepping toward the door. They all took off running including Amanda, "WHAT IS THAT THING?" Amanda yelled as she ran beside of Ash, "What ever it is, I might just feed you too it. Second thought, you might hurt its stomach." Ash returned running his level best. Once they got on the ground they looked back up and saw this dark cloudlike blob dissolve the tower, "What is that thing???" Gary asked in shock, That would be Missingno. And I'm afraid we can do nothing to stop it. Mew said sadly I'm afraid the end has come. Missingno will corrupt and destroy everything and everyone on the earth. "PIKA!!!! CHUUUUU!!!!!!!!!" Pikachu cried out as he sent an ultra bolt attack at Missingno, but it didn't even phase it. Like I said, Mew said landing on the ground, We can do nothing. "PIKA KACHU! PI KA PIKACHU!!!!" 'WE CAN DO ONE THING! WE CAN DIE TRYING!!!' Pikachu cried out as he sent out another powerful attack. Lugia and Ho-oh then flew out of their Pokeballs. Pikachu is right! we must not give up! Lugia said as he sent out an energy blast from his mouth. Then everyone's Pokeballs opened and their Pokemon appeared, even Misty's Psyduck. Attacks came from everywhere.
Meanwhile, Giovanni's eyes slowly opened, "W-What happened?" "Blast toise, Blastoise?" 'Are you alright, Red?' Giovanni looked up to see his first Pokemon staring at him, "Blastoise, how did you get out of your pokeball?" (I'm just gonna translate Blastoise, cause there's only so much you can do with that name.) 'I had a feeling you were in danger, old friend.' Giovanni then slowly got back to his feet, 'There is a battle going on up there. I can see that this is big. Why aren't you helping? And why are you dressed so funny?' Giovanni looked down at his drenched, bloody, three-piece suit. "What? This is expensive clothing!" Blastoise chuckled, 'I guess, but it just isn't you, Red, what has happened to you?' Giovanni looked at the massive Missingno and the explosions around it, "This… is all my fault. I'm the reason that thing is free!" Blastoise looked strangely at his master, 'What are you talking about?' "I let it go to use it for revenge for Rocky." Giovanni said staring at the monster, but was jerked back around by Blastoise's claws. 'How could you? How could you connect her memory with that…THING??? WHAT'S HAPPENED TO YOU?????' "I…I don't know." Giovanni said as he dropped to his knees.
FLASHBACK
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"HELP!!!!" A young girl no older then sixteen yelled as she backed away from a group of Garados. She had long brown hair that came down to her mid-back and bright green eyes. "Hang on!' A boy called as he stood on a small rock overlooking the girl. "GO!!!! SQUIRTLE!!!!!!" The boy's pokeball flew open and an squirtle appeared. "SQUIRTLE! HYDROPUMP!!!" The squirtle nodded and sent a massive blast of water that wiped out most of the Garados, the rest retreated. "You alright?" The boy asked. He didn't look that much older then her. He had shaggy black hair and chocolate brown eyes. He wore a red and brown letterman jacket, and a red ball cap. "Yup" the girl said overly cheerful, "Thinks for the save!" the boy blushed a little and rubbed the back of his head, "No prob. My name's Giovanni Ketchum, but everyone just calls me Red. What's your name?" The girl smirked at him, "The name's Roxanne, I like Rocky a lot better, though!" Red smiled and shook her hand, "Nice to meet ya!" Rocky then picked up her bag, "Well, better be on my way then!" Red then grabbed her arm, "Where you headed?" Rocky scratched her chin, "Hum… Celadon City. Why?" Red pulled his hat down to hide his blush, "Um… well…t-that's where I'm headed. Want to… maybe… travel with me?" Rocky smiled at him, "Sure, why not! Sounds like fun!"
a year later…
Red stood in the almost fated 'red' trainer's box as his Wartortle was his last hope at winning the final in the match against Lance for the title of Grandmaster of the Pokemon League. Lance had just sent out his last pokemon as well, a Dragonair. The battle went both ways but Wartortle finally came out on top. Red dropped to his knees and kept repeating, "I did it, I did it…" over and over again as the announcer announced Red's mastery. Red looked up and saw Sam Oak, Daria Flame, and his best friend Rocky running toward him, Rocky in the lead. Rocky ran up to him Picked him up by the collar and gave him a passionate kiss. After Rocky broke off the kiss, Red just stood there in shock, as Rocky watched him in fear of rejection. But as a return, Red gave her another kiss.
END OF FLASHBACK
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"What have I done?" Giovanni said jumping to his feet but almost fell back down from pain from his side. Blastoise caught him and helped him to the side of the building. There was an old duffle bag. Giovanni opened it and the first thing he pulled out was an old, faded, red ball cap and a red and brown letterman jacket. 'I thought you might need a change of clothes, Master Red.'
TO BE CONTINUED…
C. COWBOY: well, in the next one the final battle takes place, can Ash and Misty and their Pokemon stop Missingno's rampage. What part will Giovanni, no Red, play in the battle? If your want more on Red and Rocky I'm planning a short prequel right after I finish this one. Until next time!