Time for the final leader now…[sniffs] But don't worry, fair R&Rers, this is not the end. So, as I promised, here is that Ad-shaped goodness, in…
Well, Der
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"What an odd shaped Pass Badge." Brock pushed the Ad likeness into he slot, while Ash asked Ad if he knew whom it was.
"No, but I may have a rough idea."
"This place looks kind of familiar," commented Misty.
"Of course it's familiar! Look, that's my gym!"
"Let's crash there and see what happens then." Ash flung open the door, and descended.
"Strange, the rock seems to have acquired a door. A rather nice azure, too."
"Let's go through, then," said May enthusiastically.
Ad twisted the handle, and entered. Inside, a familiar voice said.
"Hello. You're here."
"But…he's right here…how can…"
"Der!"
"Der?" said a bemused group as Ad went up and hugged the small, blue, flying adder-like thing floating in front of them.
"This is my cousin, Der. We look alike." Ad smiled.
"And he's a brilliant technician. Do you know who built the Adderdex? Him."
("Remind me to lynch him later," whispered Ash to Brock)
"And can you guess who Adexter was based on?"
"No, and I don't particularly wish to know either," said Ash coyly.
Ad beamed. "Yours truly!"
"Brill," said Ash, "now help me find the last Alternative Master."
"You idiot! It's him!"
"Sorry, what?" Ash put his hand to his ear.
"It's him!" said Ad frantically, waving his wings about like a mad adder.
"He is the fourth Master?"
"Yup."
"Let's battle!"
Der hovered in front of Ash.
"Two-on-two; no time limit; no shouting 'look over there' as loudly as possible;" he counted the possibilities on his wing, "I think that's it. Go, Latias!"
"LATIAS?"
The red legendary Pokémon swooped out of the PokéBall and gracefully touched down.
"Whoa. What's going to scratch that? Umm…it looks like a Fire Pokémon, so Squirtle, go!"
"Latias, use Dragon Rage!" The twister span out of Latias's mouth, and collided with Squirtle. Squirtle was thrown backwards against the wall.
"Squirtle, try a Tackle!" Squirtle curled up in its shell, and fired itself at Latias. It giggled, and used Water Pulse.
"Water Pulse? But it's a Fire Type!" cried Ash.
"I'm confused," said Misty, scratching her head.
"And you're not the only one. Look at Squirtle!" The turtle was lolloping about, and used Surf. It recoiled and swamped Squirtle.
"Aw…Latias's Water-type, so go, Bulbasaur!"
"Latias, Psybeam!"
"What in the name of Alakazam is going on with that Pokémon?" shouted Ash as the Psybeam crashed into Bulbasaur. He got out his Pokédex, and pointed it at the Pokémon.
"Latias. A Dragon/Psychic legendary Pokémon that novice trainers often mistake for a Fire type."
"Grrr…" Ash went berserk, and started shouting at the Pokédex.
"I'M NOT A NOVICE!"
"Sor-ry," said Dexter, and it turned itself off.
"OK. I need an Ice, Dragon, Ghost or Dark Pokémon. Oh no! I don't have any!" Bulbasaur sweatdropped as it was battered by Latias repeatedly.
"Sorry, I forgot. Use Razor Leaf!"
"Sunny Day!"
"Hell-"
The leaves burnt to crisps, and fell on Bulbasaur.
"Now, finish it off with an Earthquake!"
"Why, why, why?"
"…Delilah." Everyone stared at Brock as he looked at his feet.
"Sorry."
The Earthquake rocked through the stadium, rolling Bulbasaur onto the burning leaves. It caught fire.
"Bulbasaur, return!" The flaming Pokémon flew back into the ball. Ash hung his head.
"So. I lost." Ash started wailing. "I HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN!"
"Hey, this isn't the Alternative League for nothing. You don't."
"Huh?"
"Just come back in an hour or so." A mechanized boot appeared, and everyone was kicked out. Grumbling, Der went back in again, and shut the door.
"You saw that monster! It was so mean! I wish I had the Pokémon to beat it."
"Come on, Ash, don't get so het up. I'm sure Dexter's sorry for calling you a novice."
"Really?" Ash's eyes sparkled. "Yeah!"
Brock rolled his eyes. "Back on topic, how will we-"
"You," corrected Misty, gesturing at Ash.
"-beat Latias?"
"Hmm. I need an Ice…"
"You told us." "Oh. Well, I'd better catch one then."
Ad screamed at him. "You stupid kid! Haven't you got a Pokémon that knows Dragon moves?"
"Um…Gyarados? It knows Dragon Rage." Ad clapped.
"Score!"
"But he's not on me."
"Go on to Mahogany Town's Pokémon Centre then, numbskull!"
"Gyrados, come out!"
The dragon beast roared as it burst from its ball.
"Impressive," said Der, rolling the last syllable around in his mouth whilst deciding whether it was impressive or not, then finally, liking the feel of it, allowing it to escape from the confines of his mouth.
"Latias, go!"
Ash thought. "This had better work." Out loud, he shouted, "Use Dragon Rage!" The tornado slammed into Latias. It became angry.
"Latias, Flamethrower!"
"For God's sake," said Ash, who was getting rather annoyed by the versatileness of Latias. "Counter it with a Hydro Pump!"
The water sizzled through the fire, and thrashed into Latias's throat in a puff of steam. The searing hot steam was forced down into Latias's stomach, and it froze with the unbearable pain.
"Quick, Gyrados, Iron Tail!"
("You know, Gyrados is awfully well trained," commented May to Misty.
"He should use it more often," agreed Ad.
Misty sweatdropped. "Oh please. It's just that the author felt nice. In reality, Gyardos must be level 21, and only know Splash.")
The monster's tail glistened, and it thwacked Latias into the ceiling. With a cry, it fell to the ground.
Der stepped back. "You're good. But not good enough. PokéBall, go!"
A flash of blue. An angry eye. A tuft of hair. An azure wing. All these things melded together in a blur and became…
"Latios. A Dragon/Psychic Pokémon often mistaken for Water, this legendary is unbelievably bad-tempered and moody. Avoid at all costs."
"No wonder he beat the League before," thought Ash as he pondered on what to do. Latios snarled.
"Use Dragonbreath!"
A grey cloud emerged from Latios's mouth. Ash coughed. It didn't smell. But he could see Gyrados writhing in agony as the gas sapped away its power. It stood stock-still.
"No! It's paralysed!" Ash dug into his pockets for a Paralyse Heal. Nothing.
"Pi?"
Pikachu looked up to see the giant dragon prone on the floor. Its ears drooped as it wished it could help. Its eyes narrowed. Its tail wilted.
Its tummy rumbled.
It closed its eyes.
"Pi…" Pikachu pulled out a Lava Cookie and started munching it.
"Pi!" It wasn't so hungry now.
"Lava Cookies are nice," murmured Pikachu to itself, mouth full of crumbs. It looked at Gyrados.
"I wonder if he wants a cookie?" Pikachu waddled up to Gyrados's mouth.
"Do you want a cookie?" it said, holding the cookie out helpfully.
"Garrrrrr…" Gyrados started sucking, and the cookie came into its mouth. Pikachu folded its arms crossly.
"Manners."
Gyrados reared up as Latios swooped down. It opened its titanic mouth and breathed out a Dragon Rage. Latios flew straight into it, and was spun around. Gyrados let loose a Hyper Beam
("LEVEL 55?" screamed Misty)
and Latios was thrown through the wall. Der blinked, and went up to Ash.
"Wow. You did it." "Thanks to Pikachu here," said Ash, ruffling Pikachu's hair.
"Surprisingly enough, I can't find anything here to suggest that was illegal," said Brock, holding up he guidebook.
"Brilliant! As I said, you have won, so you get your prize." Der smiled blissfully. "Which is…"
GOODNIGHT!