StarMage: Yay! I finally got this chapter up! All because I had a web address in the middle... I have to remember that you can't put web addresses in... Okay, next chapter. I finally put in a random battle thingy! All be happy! Although I haven't writen many of these...
Notes-
'thought' "speak" (author's notes) ~psychic communication~ spell
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Chapter Seven- Out of the woods and into... Bandits?

"This is really borring. All I've seen so far besides us and a few pokemon that we have or are too common are trees, trees, and more trees." complained Misty.

She had good reason to complain. The path out of Forest Town had one tiny flaw. It was a forest! Millions of trees covered the area. A rough path was present, but it wasn't much help to the scenery. However, all that was about to change soon enough.

"Woah! That's much better!" said Misty.

She was right. They had finally left the forest and were now on an open path with open meadow all around. Trees dotted the place here and there. A small stream was in the east part of the path. Along the stream were many highly polished and smooth rocks from the water.

"I must admit, this is a nice change of scenery." said Billy. "Now come on. We've got much more land to travel over before night fall."

"I don't think that will be happening!" said a boyish voice.

The group turned their attention to a bunch of people standing in their way. All armed with different assortments of weapons. Each had an evil grin on their faces.

"Who are you to block our way!" shouted Ash.

"Hm... I can see you haven't heard of us," said the supposed leader of the group. "We are the Ultima Bandits! We use nothing but force to acomplish our goals. And those goals are, above all else, are to gain the most powerful pokemon in the world! I am their leader, Ketsuki." (I don't know if Ketsuki means anything. I just made it up right now. If it means anything offensive or something like that, tell me. If not, I think I'll use it for more purposes.)

"Well Ketsuki I suggest that you get out of our way or else I'll be forced to do something I'll regret," said Ash taking hold of his katana.

"You think you can stop us? That is really funny!"

"What are the Ultima Bandits anyway?" wispered Misty to Billy.

"The Ultima Bandits are a pokemon gang. Kind of like our version of your Team Rocket." Billy explained.

"If that's the case, then I should be able to take em'" said Ash getting ready to battle.

"Okay kid, if that's the way you want it," said Ketsuki. "We'll play."

Ash started to go forward, but Billy, even though he was younger and an inch or two shorter(hey! he's fourteen to a seventeen year old! I think a hight difference is in order here!) he still blocked Ash's path with his outstreched arm.

"That won't be nessicary(sorry, not a good spelling day), Ash. I will take care of them." said Billy.

"What! You little squirt! You're even younger and smaller than that guy and you think you can stand up to me!" laughed Ketsuki.

Ketsuki had good reason to boast. He was about 5'11"-6' tall! His age seemed to be about 19-23. He had a reasonably strong and muscle-y build as well that made Billy look very skinny in comparison.(Sorry Billy!) As it was, Billy was at a good height range at 5'5", but you can understand how big Ketsuki was in comparison.

"Size does not matter in this battle. We are having a pokemon battle aren't we? So let's battle." said Billy with a cold stare.

"Well, I'm impressed by your guts, kid. But you will lose and if we win, we take all your pokemon. If you win, we let you pass and never bother you again. Deal?" said Ketsuki a little too arogantly.

"It's a deal alright." said Billy.

"Okay then! Let's go! I choose you! Aggron!" declared Ketsuki.

The steel and rock pokemon came forth. It was a silvery color and stood on it's hind legs. It had many a horn and spike upon its head as well.

"Then my choice will be Poliwrath!" said Billy.

The water and fighting pokemon took it's stance. It's eyes were narrow as it sized up its competition.

"Okay! Poliwrath, use-" Billy was cut off by Ketsuki.

"Not just yet," said Ketsuki wagging his index finger at them. "My guys still haven't picked."

"What! That's not fair!" said Ash.

"He never said anything about how many of us were really battling, now did he? Besides, we never said this was a legal battle."

Billy growled in frustration. "Okay then, if you're going to play like that, then you give me no choice. I'll have to use my triple technique! Return Poliwrath!"

Poliwrath returned to it's pokeball as Billy held up three more inbetween his fingers.

"Go Scyro, Blaziken, and Gardevoir!" said Billy.

Billy's Scyther, Blaziken, and Gardevoir appeared as the Ultima Bandits had each called out one pokemon.

"Ready guys? Charge!" commanded Ketsuki.

All the Ultima Bandits commanded their pokmeon to attack.

"Right into my trap. Activate triple technique! Use Meteor Falcon's Heaven!!

"What!? What the heck is that?" said Ash.

Ash soon got his answer. As soon as Billy had uttered the command, the three pokemon jummped into action. Blaziken threw Gardvoir and Scyther into the sky. Blaziken proceded to use an attack, which Billy told all was My Final Heaven, which sent all the Ultima Bandits' pokemon into the sky. They were also hurt. Billy's Scyther then adjusted it's wings to fly fast enough to create a sonic boom while, what Billy said was the attack Sonic Blade. Scyther proceded to do so, causing much damage to the enemy pokemon. Gardvoir then summoned a huge meteor and sent down on the Ultima Bandits' pokemon. The meteor hit with a mighty impact and a big explosion. A huge light filled the area. Soon, Scyther came back down holding Gardvoir and landed next to Blaziken. The targeted pokemon fell in a huge THUD and made a crater. All of them were knocked out.

"What... No... It's not possible..." said Ketsuki. "I.. It's... No... This... This didn't happen. I was not beaten by a fourteen year old!!!" shouted Ketsuki.

"Well believe it. You and your whole gang there have to leave us alone now." said Brock.

"Well we won't!!! Now let's charge!!" commanded Ketsuki.

All of them drew out their weapons and charged towards Billy, who had called back his pokemon. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a yo-yo.

"IF YOU ALL WANT TO PLAY THAT WAY, THEN HERE!!! ELECTRIC TORNADO!!!!" screamed Billy.

Billy then did the "around the world" yo-yo trick above his head with his yo-yo which was charged with electricity. Soon, it formed a huge tornado of electricity above him. He swung it around a couple more times before he released it at the bandits. Those who attacked, were severly injured. Ketsuki was fine though; he had not attacked, but was paralized in awe for some reason.

"That... That attack... How did you... that attack was known by only one person. That person was a member of the Ultima Bandits... How did you learn it?!" said a shocked Ketsuki.

"I'll tell you how." said Billy grimly while playing with his yo-yo. "I am a former Ultima Bandit."

Everyone was shocked. Billy! An Ultima Bandit!

"Billy, tell me you're lying!" said Ash.

"I wish I could, but this is the truth, Ash. I am sorry." said Billy.

"Then if you were one, state your rank, name, and nickname." said Ketsuki. "Even though I doubt you even ever were one."

"I guess the Ultima Bandits don't teach history anymore." said Billy. "My rank is first class, member/leader of the Elite Shadows. My name is Billy Ryouji Setsono. Nickname: The Shadow Ninja."

"What! But Billy, you said your last name was Ashtear! Not Setsono!" said Misty.

"That's right, I did. But remember when we first met, I told you all my name. Brian knew I was lying and let it slide for my sake."

"The Shadow Ninja! The leader of the Elite Shadows! That's... that's impossible!" said Ketsuki. "He was a living legend in the Ultima Bandits. How could you say you are him! When he quit and died!"

"Billy Ryouji Setsono died. Not the body. The identity. As you can see, I am very well alive." said Billy.

"But, why did you join and quit?" asked Ash.

"It is a long tale. When I was 11, I had become a pokemon master of this league. I was looking for something to do afterwards. I soon I came across an Ultima Bandit. He challenged me, and when I won, he asked that I join them. I had not much knowledge of the Ultima Bandits, so I did. I gave my friends the excuse that I was going to wander for awhile. I was in trianing for one whole year. When they found out that I was a pokemon master, they instantly made me a high ranking member. I soon became leader of the Elite Shadows. We were the best of the best in the Ultima Bandits. When I was in the Elite Shadows, we raided many rich places so the Bandits would have funding. We were also sought after by both the police and gym leaders. After a couple of months, we were given a mission to raid a pokemon center. We went, and my heart broke. I saw the many sick pokemon we were to take, and I couldn't do it. I ended up quiting at the age of 12. I was given a pardon by the police. I then changed my name from Setsono to Ashtear to hide that I still exist. I didn't know that the gym leaders forgave me till Brian told me so. But now Ketsuki, I must make it so you do not know a thing. If you tell the Ultima Bandits that I still live, they'll come for me. So, I have no choice. MEMORY REFORM!!! "

Billy streched his hand at Ketsuki's head. It began to glow and shot out a ray at Ketsuki's forehead. Ketsuki's eyes went blank for a minute, then returned to normal as he fell to the ground.

"Let's go." said Billy who looked unchanged by the current run of events.

"Hold it!" said Ash. "Why? Why are you like this now? And how did you develop that memory thing?"

"Why? Is that the only question you can ask, Ash? I will tell you. I was and still am a wandering soul. Everyone has to find their calling, and as I was in the Ultima Bandits, I tried to find out if that was my calling. It turns out that it's not. As for the memory reform spell, I created it when I was an Ultima Bandit to make it so that the people we took stuff from would never remember a thing. I am sorry, Ash."

"I... I don't know what to say. Other than, would you still want to be one?" said Ash.

"No, never again. That is why, I wander this place. I search for more meaning than I have." replied Billy. His face then took a lighter tone. "Now let's go before they all wake up. I'm sure you all don't want to mess with them again."

Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu stood silently. Then they all nodded in agreement and acceptance. They knew no one was perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. Together, they all left the area off into the sunset.
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StarMage: Well? What do you all think? A bit longer than the last one I think... Oh well, hope you all like it and the plot twist. So on to the next chapter!

Brian: In the next chapter: The group is on the road to the next town. Hey! Look! It's another trainer, Ash! What? He wants to battle? Trainer to trainer? Isn't that only allowed in gyms? It isn't? Hey! I just realized that this is your first trainer battle! You've battled gym leaders, but hardly any trainers! Well good luck! The next chapter: Ash's first trainer battle! Shards of the broken katana!

StarMage: Look! I will now have Brian give you the chapter previews!

Brian: That's only cause you're too lazy to do it! And I'm your favorite character!

StarMage: *puts hand over Brian's mouth* Shut up! Okay! Bye! Until the next chapter! Oh! No flames, although I don't know why you would, and Please review!