Chapter 2 - A Rival out of da Blue

By: Clarachu É

On St. Patrick's Day, the first round was over. Misty thought Ash had brought a four-leafed clover! Whether it was luck or that Ash isn't beginner, they knew now was the time to go and have dinner. The filled their stomachs to a high degree, but then again why wouldn't they - the food was free!

After they were done, they got home fast, but encountered a surprise enemy from the past. "How are you doin' Ashyboy, long time no see!" Ash replied, "Gary! What do you want from me?" Gary then said, "I don't have time to chat. But you still look the same, and I'll only give you that." Ash then said, "Well, looks can be wrong! Why don't you prove yourself, and let's get a battle on!"

"Are you sure you wanna do this?" Misty inquired. "Gary's gotten stronger too-it's not like he retired!" He replied, "Of course I wanna battle that wretch and, he know he can't mess with Ash-to-da-Ketchum." Brock called out, "This will be one-on-one." Gary threw his Pokémon knowing he'd have fun. Out of the ball came a flying sight to see. "Looks like I'd better go with my Skarmory." And then whispered, 'Flying types are easy. I'll use Pikachu - this match will be speedy!'

Ash sent out Pikachu to battle outside, and then the time came when the two would collide. "Skarmory, Peck!" And the Skarmory obeyed. "Pikachu, thundershock! Make Gary pay!" The thundershock, Skarmory didn't even feel, because even though it had wings, this one was made of Steel. Pikachu got hit, and Ash was set aback - "Skarmory, finish with Wing Attack!" After two swipes, it was over so soon, and Gary's Pokémon won out of the blue.

Gary then said, "You still have to learn Ash, and now you've been beaten - I whooped you bad!" He left with the girls, who cheered his name, and Ash went to the hotel in shame. É

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