C. Cowboy: sorry for the long wait, had a case of writer's block, but now that I'm over it (I hope) back to the story. Anyone notice a connection between Mew and Destroyah? If not you'll find it out in this one. R&R!
CHAPTER 18:Destroyah's Fear
As if Ash's day couldn't have been worse then losing his best friend and partner, but now the sight of his newly rebuilt hometown, hurt him even more. Instead of the busy city, stood a gigantic temple with statues of Destroyah all over it. "It was just finished a few weeks ago. Us rebels slowed it down as much as possible, but Mew is still now where to be found, and Pikachu and Togatic aren't invincible." Misty said solemnly looking at the temple. "And Destroyah has taken control of a large army of Pokemon and trainers almost exactly like you was. You know, the glowing eyes and weird powers."
Ash looked down sadly and Misty squeezed his hand, "I'm sorry Ash." Ash nodded, "How's the rest of my Pokemon?" Misty closed the bunker window, "want to see for yourself, Ash?" Misty asked with a faint smile. Misty then led him back down the hall and opened another door. Ash and Misty walked in and Ash just had enough time to see this was an extremely large room. Then before Ash could do anything he was on his back being licked by his pokemon. "Guys! Guys! I miss you too!" Ash said trying to fight out from under the mass of Pokemon, he then saw Charizard leaning against the wall; he then looked at Ash and gave him a thumbs up. Ash nodded and then he saw Lugia, Lugia just glared at him, making Ash whence, "Lugia?" Ash said uneasy. Look me in the eyes. Lugia said matter-of-factly, Ash did as he was told, scared he was about to get a repeat of what happened between him and Pikachu, but instead Lugia smiled, Welcome back, Chosen One, I have missed you. Ash then looked around at his happy pokemon and sighed, "If only Pikachu was this forgiving." Misty put her arm on his shoulder, "Don't worry Ash. Give him some time. Pikachu will come around." Ash just looked down sadly, "If you say so."
I see you have finally come back too, Chosen one. Mew said appearing in front of them. "Mew." Ash said catching his breath, "You scared the crap out of me! You want to give me a heart attack????" Mew smiled, On the contrary, I think you hold the secret to defeating Destroyah! "What?" Ash asked, I have gathered the others, let us go to them now. Then I must ask you a few questions. Misty looked worried, but Ash nodded, OK here we go! Mew said, and in a flash they were in the meeting room of the bunker. Ash looked around and there was his father and mother, Brock, the rest of the Elite Four, Leo, and Pikachu, Kurai and their family. Ash looked at Pikachu, and all Pikachu did was growl and look away causing sad expressions on both Ash and Kurai's faces. Ash then saw Mew signaling for him to lie on a bed. Ash laid down and Mew softly spoke to his mind, Ash I'm going to help you to focus your mind. You were connected to Destroyah, so he knows all you know but somewhere you know all he knows. I want you to focus on a weakness, a weak spot, or a fear. Anything we can use to defeat him. Ash's eyes then shot open blazing red, "Destroyah is afraid of the one that was two…" Ash said passing out. Interesting… Mew said. Leave it to Destroyah to use riddles. Always was a joker. "Huh?" Misty asked. Mew just sweatdroped, Nothing…don't worry about it. Misty just stared at Mew till Ash started to stir. "Ash?" Misty asked turning attention to Ash. "Anyone get the number of that bus?" Ash mumbled setting up on the bed. "You ok?" Misty asked concerned. Ash nodded and Misty hugged him tight. Suddenly an Officer Jenny busted in the room, "We've got trouble!" Ash shot to his feet. "What?" Jenny looked at the group, "They've found us, Destroyah's Super Pokemon are heading straight toward our base!" Destroyah must have saw where we were through Ash. Quick get everyone out! Anyone who can fight lets go and slow them down! Mew ordered, Pikachu glared at Ash for a moment and shot out the door behind Mew. Ash then grabbed his Pokebelt and followed the two. "Ash! Be careful!" Misty yelled, then helping Kurai gather the little Pichus. "Uh oh." Misty said looking around, "Where's Peaker?"
Just out side the bunker, Ash, Mew, Pikachu, Leo, Red, Brock, and the few Rebels at the base, came face to face with a large squad of Scythers, but they were all jet black with glowing red eyes. "Where'd the Elite go?" Leo asked releasing Bahamut and Godzilla from their pokeballs, "They're helping evacuate. They'll be here to help when ever they're sure everyone's out ok." Ash said releasing his pokemon. The fight then began. Pikachu quickly transformed, and attacked, most of the rebel's pokemon were quickly defeated by the dark pokemon. Only Bahamut, Godzilla, Super Pikachu, Mew and Lugia remained, and were holding their own quiet well. "Brock, you and the others get away, we'll cover you." Ash said dodging a "stray" blast from Pikachu. Ash then saw Godzilla and Bahamut very quickly laying the dark Scythers to waist. "Those two are almost as strong as Pikachu! Leo how'd they get so strong?" Ash asked surprised, "Long story, tell you later." Leo responded with a smile.
Bahamut then saw some motion off to the side, and a small little Pichu wondering on the battlefield. "Char ar Charmeleon?" 'That Pikachu's lil one?' he then saw a Scyther moving in toward. Peaker then tripped and fell flat on his face. In a flash the Charmeleon was between the two and hit the Scyther with his strongest fireblast. The Scyther fell back and Bahamut turned to Peaker. "Char meleon mel?" 'You ok kid?' the only response Peaker made was great big puppy dog eyes. Bahamut flinched a little, "Char?" 'Kid?' the Charmeleon said back stepping from the frighteningly cute glare from the baby Pichu. Peaker just took the same amount of steps toward Bahamut scaring the daylights out of him. "Cha…mel…" 'Help… please…' "PIKA PIKACHU!" 'THERE YOU ARE!' Bahamut looked and saw Kurai running up and grabbing Peaker and ran back toward the bunker, "Pika pikachu pi kachu Pichu!" 'When I get you back in there young man!' Bahamut chuckled till he saw those eyes that could put the fear of God into anything staring at him.
"Pika pikachu." 'Looks like that's the last of them!' Not yet. Mew said looking up as Destroyah slowly came down to the ground. You don't have to do this Estro. Destroyah's eyes narrowed, That name has no meaning to me anymore. Pikachu then powered up and sent an Ultrashock blast at Destroyah, only to be deflected by Mew. "PIKA! Pikachu?" 'MEW! Why'd you do that?' Destroyah just laughed. Forgive me, but none of you can be allowed to harm him. This is family business and should be left as that. Mew said. "What?" Ash asked stepping toward them, Mew just looked down at Red then at Ash, Is it not a father's duty to deal with his own son.
TO BE CONTINUED…