Ash and his friends were in there rented house for the last day it was three days since Ash had stunned the Pokemon world by defeating the Elite Four. Much to everyone's surprise Ash declared the Elite Four the official champions. Many thought Ash would take there place as the final battle in the Johto and Indigo leagues. Ash decided he wanted to explore more of the outer regions with Brock and Misty. He was not watching TV but Misty was. "Ash get in here."
"As announced we are here live at Elite Four Stadium for an interesting twist that could change the political structure of the Pokemon League," announced the Anchor Women.
"I was not notified!" shouted Ash.
"We now go to Gary Oak son of the famed Professor Oak and number one rival of Champion Ash Ketchum."
"While taking no respect away from my rival I would like to make an announcement, of great importance. I doubt he even knew this, but three days before Ash took on the Elite Four I climbed Victory Road and penetrated the Elite Palace and defeated the Elite Four. Therefore I am the rightful Champion. I will defend that title against Ash at any time, any questions."
"Can your words be trusted?" ask a reporter.
"Yes and the Elite Four will back me up"
"You said you'll defend at any time correct."
"Yes that's correct."
"Well how does now sound?"
Gary turned around to see Ash landed off an flying electric disk. Ash said nothing he just glared at Gary. "Fearow," shouted Gary
"Pideot," countered Ash.
"Fury Attack"
"Agility," Pideot flew past Fearow's beak. and behind it. "Quick Attack" Pideot hit Fearow from above and the side. "Gust," both Pokemon's attacks collided, Fearow flew through the tornado and Drill Pecked Pideot. Pideot fell toward the ground and Fearow followed, but Pideot had lead Fearow into a trap, she kicked up sand in Fearow's face, then it hit a well aimed sky attack to win the fight.
Gary's next Pokemon was Pupidtar, Ash called back Pideot and sent out Chickoritia. Pupitar dogged the vine whips and nearly beat Chickoritia in one shot. However Chickoritia countered with a razor leaf, then both Pokemon attempted numerous Tackle/Rock Throws missing each time. Finally Pupidtar used a dig/Crunch combination to win the battle.
The battles raged back and forth. In the next round Herocross defeated Umbreon, when Gary realized Faint Attack was no match for a fighting Pokemon. Ash then went back to Pideot but was clearly overmatched against Archanine. The score was now tied at 4 Pokemon each. Tottdile barley defeated Archanine, and fell easily to Pupitar. Herocross defeated Pupidtar. Vaproeon, the strongest Pokemon Gary had easily beat Herocross but was called back to rest. Venasaur and Cyndriquill battled until Cyndriquill finally won. It took one bubble attack for Vapreon to beat Cyndrquill. The small crowd that had gathered wondered if Ash would use his tired out Pikachu or not. Everyone was waiting on Ash. "Hey Gary," shouted Ash "is there a law saying that Pokemon must battle, in a Pokemon fight?"
"That's a stupid question, you don't need a law for something like that," replied Gary.
"Good, White Lighting, Thunder Blade." With that Ash landed in the battle area and opened his sword and slashed the air. Ash charged at Vaperon swinging wildly, Ash had the speed and range advantage but Vapereon had the experience in giving and receiving damage. Vaperon tackled Ash in the chest and sent him reeling. "What am I doing, I could die, all for a title? Forget that now just fight," Ash wrestled with his thoughts. He jumped at Vaperon who was now below him. Vapreon shot a Hydo Pump straight at Ash's skull, it whip lashed violently and Ash fell to the ground. Needless to say the crowd was dumbfounded, when Ash got up, and survived another Hydro Pump into the trainer podium.
"Enough of this Ash I don't want to hurt you."
"We're..fin..ish..ing this." moaned Ash.
"When will you learn Ash? No matter how hard you try, I have always been a little bit smarter and a little bit better. Finish him, Hydro Pump."
Then suddenly the most primitive violent instincts came over Ash "Omega Beam!" he shouted, suddenly a Hyper Beam came from Ash's hands. Ash put them in front of himself as to block the Hydro Pump. Out of his hands came a beam so large and so thick with energy it completely enclosed Vaperon. When the dust cleared Ash had won but Vaperon was dead.
Ash though to himself "I killed that Pokemon, I! killed that Pokemon, for what, a title, a dream, I would sacrifice my championship if I needed to bring my Pokemon back to life, I'm sure Gary would do the same,"
Gary looked at Vaperons sizzling corpse and then at Ash. "Monster" he whispered.
Ash looked at Gary face who was on the verge of sobbing uncontrollably and then at Vaperon. "He's right" With that Ash left the Elite Four area and society, for the very isolated Mount Silver. He hoped that he would never have to fight another battle or be seen in public again.
.....but fate had other plans
How was it? I will try to get the proper Pokemon spellings in soon. If you want for detail in the Gary/Ash Pokemon battle let me know. Look for a squeal "Pokemon Dark" (not 100% sure of title yet) as soon as I can get to it. It will explain some of the loose ends in this story.
