C. Cowboy: to paraphrase Avenger 10, "The ultimate battle between good and evil" is about to take place, can Ash and Co stop the monstrous Missingno. I will go ahead and tell you this fight is inspired by the Marvel Comic's X-Men, Fantastic Four, Captain America, and Avengers crossover, "Onslaught". If you ever read that story, you'll realize this thing is gonna be a really, REALLY ugly fight, and you might recognize some quotes. One more chapter after this one and maybe a epilogue. Enjoy! And R&R! BTW I'm using the song I used in the first ToD, 'The Touch' by Stan Bush. I figure if this story had a theme, it would be this song.
Chapter 16: Armageddon
In Cerulean City Gym, Richie set on the couch along side Misty's sisters and Ash's mother. All eyes glued to the television watching the news report about what was going on at Indigo City.
"… This mysterious Monster has caused massive destruction to Indigo City. The Gym Leader Tower, that has for generations been the symbol for the Pokemon League and for the past year Giovanni's Base and command center, has been completely destroyed by the monster, and as we speak, the entire city is being evacuated…" the Reporter said looking at the monstrous blob slowly move through the city leaving a trail of destruction. "…But the city is not without guardians, Rays of Hope in the form of four pokemon trainers and a group of powerful Pokemon are right now fighting the monster. Even legendary pokemon, Lugia, Ho-oh, and Mew, which until now have been only stuff of legends, have made themselves known by putting their lives on the line for this city. The trainers have been identified as Pokemon Master Ash Ketchum, Cerulean Gym Leader Misty Waterflower, Pokemon Trainers Gary Oak, and Melody Musica. But they are barely slowing the blob down. At this rate it will be at Pokemon Stadium with in an hour."
The room was silent only to be broken by Mrs. Ketchum, "Please… be careful…"
Lugia, Ho-oh, and Charizard flew around Missingno dodging its tendrils like a wing of fighter jets. Lugia and Ho-oh sent out energy blasts from their mouths while Charizard launched a flamethrower attack at the behemoth. On the ground Pikachu sent out every kind of attack he could think of as Togetic did the same. Unka Pika? Togetic said after sending yet another seemingly useless attack. "Pika pikachu! Pi kapi kachu!" 'Hang in there! We can't give up yet!' Gary's Entei and Melody's Kadabra stepped up and launched psychic attacks at the beast. Mew used its psychic powers to protect the Ash and the others. "This don't look good, Mist." Ash said watching the battle before him. "Don't worry Ash, we'll pull through… somehow." Misty responded squeezing his hand.
Missingno then sent a tendril at Pikachu but a psychic bubble formed around him and picked him up. Pikachu looked over at Togetic who was floating in the air beside him, "Pika Pipipi!" 'Thanks Togetic!' Don't mention it, Unka!
"Chika!" Chikarita called out sending several razor leaves at Missingno. Missingno simply caught them in its skin and sent them back at her. Chikarita froze in fear, but then two vine whips wrapped around her waist and pulled her from harm's way. She looked up and Say Bulbasaur standing beside her. "BULBA SAUR!!!!" 'TAKE THIS!!!!' Bulbasaur yelled as he sent out a solar beam at the monster. "Bulba?" You OK?" Bulbasaur asked looking down at Chikarita. She got back to her feet, leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, "Chika." 'Thanks.' Bulbasaur got a goofy grin on his face and started to blush blood red.
Lugia and Ho-oh were starting to slow down, when Melody's eyes lit up, "I have an idea!" Ash, Misty and Gary turned and looked at her, as she pulled out her flute and started to play Lugia's song. (If you don't know it go watch Pokemon 2000) Lugia and Ho-oh both started to glow and began to fly as fast as if they have just got out from a Pokemon Center.
After about an hour of the massive battle Missingno was slowed down, but he wasn't stopped, and the Pokemon were wearing down. Togatic was leaning against Entei and Pikachu was still sending attacks out but nowhere near as strong as they've been. Pikachu sent out a large blast and started to fall backwards when something caught him and said strongly, "Ria chu, Riachu!" 'Need a hand, Son?'
Pikachu looked up and saw Lt. Surge's Riachu holding him up. "Somebody asked for reinforcements?" Ash and the others spun around and smiles covered their faces. Before them stood a large group of trainers and Gym Leaders Ash had met along his travels. A camouflaged Pickup truck with 'General Lee' written on the windshield pulled up and Brock got out of the passenger side, "Hay guys, told ya I would be back with help!" LT. Surge got out of the back of the truck with a machine gun in each hand and a smoking cigar in his mouth, "OK Baby! Let's send that S.O.B. back to hell where it came from!" Then the driver stuck his head out the window. "Man that thang's UGLY!" he said adjusting his old worn out cowboy hat. He then got out of the truck and stood next to Brock, "Thanks for the help, Dust." Brock said as the drive loaded a 12 gauge sawed-off shotgun. Oh, by the way, Ash, Misty, this is my old friend Dusty." Dusty tipped his hat to the two and aimed his gun at Missingno, "You wanna piece of me?" Dusty said as he began to walk toward the behemoth. Samurai then walked up and looked in Ash's eyes, then bowed, "Let us finish this battle now, and then celebrate our grand victory!" Samurai then turned and threw his Pokeballs and ordered his pokemon to attack the monster. Hundreds of trainers, each with at least six Pokemon each, Missingno was quickly surrounded. Do you see what you have done? Mew said to Ash and Misty's minds, "Huh, what are you talking about?" Ash said looking around at the army of trainers attacking Missingno. Mew giggled and pointed at the battle, You, Ash and Misty, your strength, love, and determination has brought together a force that might be strong enough to save the world. Mew then began to glow and a purple light covered the battlefield and revitalized the pokemon.
Yeah!!!
Lt. Surge and Dusty stood on a hill and unloaded their guns on Missingno while singing the US national anthem. Meanwhile Pikachu was giving Raichu a crash course in using the Ultra Shock.
After all is
said and done,
You never walked,
You never ran,
You're a winner!
You've got the moves,
You know the strength,
Break the rules,
Take the heat!
You're nobody's fool!
The Three other figures appeared on a small rooftop overlooking Missingno, "Missingno, Prepare for trouble…" "And make it double!" Jessie and James released their Pokemon, and once James got Weepingbell off, they ordered them to attack Missingno as well.
You're at your best when the road gets rough,
You've been put to the test, BUT IT'S NEVER ENOUGH!!
Pikachu and Raichu both sent out Ultrashock blasts, while a group of Butterfrees, not only Samurai's but Ash's old one and his family, was attacking with sleep powder trying to slow it down.
You've got the touch!
You've got the power!
When all hell's braking loose,
You'll be
right in the eye of the storm!
You've got the heart!
You've got the motion!
You know that when things get too tough,
You've got the Touch!
"CHAR!!!!" Charizard bellowed as it and Entei sent out a fire blast attacks at the same time at the monster. While Lugia and Ho-oh sent out energy beams from above. Meanwhile beneath Missingno, Onix, Giodude, and other ground and rock types brought the ground out from under Missingno.
You never
bend,
You never break,
You seem to know just what it takes,
You're a fighter!
It's in the blood,
It's in the will,
It's in the mighty hands of steel,
When you're standing your ground!
Pikachu then began to power up for the Omega Shock as Mew and Togetic brought shields around the Pokemon and trainers that were on the field and pulled them back to safety. Pikachu's eyes glowed white with electricity and power as he prepared for the most powerful move he had.
And you never
give in,
When your back's to the wall!
Gonna fight till the end,
And you're taking it all!
You've got the touch!
You've got the power!
When all hell's braking loose,
You'll be
right in the eye of the storm!
You've got the heart!
You've got the motion!
You know that when things get too tough,
You've got the Touch!
The ground began to crack and break and electricity jumped from crack to crack.
YOU'RE
FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE!!!
YOU KNOW YOU'VE GOT THE TOUCH!!
Pikachu jumped into the air and a gigantic bolt of lightning shot from the ground enveloping the field.
You're at your best when the road gets rough,
You've been put to the test, BUT IT'S NEVER ENOUGH!!
Yeah!!!
Pikachu smiled as he looked at the smoking crater with a smile on his face.
YOU'VE GOT THE TOUCH!!!
YOU'VE GOT THE POWER!!
(Touch, touch, touch.)
Once the dust settled, the smile disappeared from Pikachu's face and everyone gasped in shock. Missingno was in the crater, completely untouched. Mew landed on Ash's shoulder and looked sadly at him, I have a idea, but…you're not gonna like it.
TO BE CONCLUDED…
C. Cowboy: What do ya'all think of the reinforcements? Anybody catch my cameo appearance? Well, one more chapter to go! What can stop Missingno? What plan does Mew have up his lil' sleeve? Find out in the next and last regular chapter of ToD3! Until next time!