I realized after I posted the last chapter that I had already given Ash a Gallade so I went back and swapped him out for a Beedrill instead. Once again thank you all for reading and the reviews. Now on with the fic.
The group had been walking towards Cerulean City, both Ash and May wore large happy smiles on their faces, caused by both their new found relationship and newly caught Ralts. They walked for a few hours sharing small talk and discussing trianing ideas along with combo attack idea. The sky began to fade to oranges and pinks when they entered outskirts of Cerulean, a grin formed on Ash's face as the thoughts of his second badge battle filled his head.
May looked at him, "Are you excited to go against Misty?"
"Definitely, the last battle was interrupted by Team Rocket and Misty's sisters gave me the badge for saving the gym." Ash replied.
"Are you going to use Pikachu since he has a type advantage?"
Ash reached up and scratched Pikachu's chin and said, "No, while we were training he said he'll battle anyone except Misty." Ash chuckled, "He said the same thing the first time we battled, it would be slightly unfair seeing as he's my starter."
May nodded understanding, " Well who do you plan on using then?"
A playful smile crossed his face, "It's a secret May." May smiled and shook her head at her boyfriend's actions. She could feel the effects of the day taking a toll on her and sleep was creeping up on her. They entered the Pokemon Center as night fell, the handed their pokeballs to Nurse Joy to heal their pokemon and to give the both Ralts a good check up. They booked a room for the night while waiting for their pokemon, Ash walked over to the video phones. He called his mom to let her know they'd made it to Cerulean City and that he'd challenge Misty in the morning. Delia was shocked when May walked up to Ash to give him pokemon, she kissed his cheek when she handed his pokeballs to him.
"Um... Ash is there something you haven't told me yet?" His mom said with a shocked smile.
"I was just about to tell you when May walked over." May sat down close to Ash as he explained the events of Mount Moon and how he finally realized what it was he felt.
Delia's shocked smile grew into an excited ear to ear grin as she listened to the story. "I am so happy for you two and I am so glad you finally understand your feelings." a small mischievous smile tugged at her mouth, "Now young man I don't need any grandchildren just yet." The older woman laughed heartily as the couple blushed a deep crimson red.
"Ok mom talk you later." Ash said quickly hanging up the phone. Though he'd been gone for a while, his mom never lost her mischievous side and he knew that she'd keep going. The screen went black as he turned to May, "Sorry about that May, mom likes to say things to embarrass the people she cares about."
"Its ok Ash," she said with a sweet smile. A slightly worried look crossed her face for a moment before she spoke again. "Ash we need to call and tell my mom and dad as well." Ash paled at the thought of Norman, he may be an Aura Guardian but even he knew the father of a girlfriend is a force to be reckoned with.
The phone rang for a few moments before Caroline answered, "Oh, May Ash its good to see you both. How are you doing?"
"Were good mom, we just got to Cerulean City and wanted to call you before we went to bed." May gave Ash a small nervous smile. "Could you grab dad real fast."
"Sure thing sweetheart." Caroline walked into the next room, wearing knowing smile on her face.
May squeezed Ash's hand lightly to say it'll all be ok. He looked into her eyes, he knew that nothing could ever change his feelings for May and that he'd do anything in the world for her. The couple broke eye contact when the heard someone clearing their throat on the video phone.
"What did you need to talk with me about May?" Norman asked, doing his best to keep a stern face. He liked Ash quite a lot but he still wanted to give him a hard time since its a tradition of fathers.
Ash spoke seeing May was nervous and a little shy towards her parents, "We wanted to let you both know that we're together now and that we love each other."
Caroline's face split into a massive smile as she congratulated the new couple, while Norman sat back with his arms crossed wearing a stoic face.
Slowly he leaned in close to the screen, "Ash, May is my one and only daughter, she is one of the most precious people in my life. I am trusting you with her, to protect her, learn with her, and above all love her beyond words."
Ash was slightly taken back by these words for a moment before he answered. "I will sir, always." was his reply with a firm respectful voice.
"Well then, congratulations you two." Norman's stoic face broke into a hearty smile and slight chuckle. He knew that Ash would do anything for his daughter.
The group made small talk for a few minutes, before May stifled a yawn and Ash could feel sleep creeping up on him. The events of the day and began to wear off and adrenaline was being replaced with tiredness.
"We'll let you two go get some sleep and congratulations you two. You guys make a cute couple." Caroline said, before she hung up she couldn't resist one little joke. "Remember we're in no hurry for grandchildren a the moment." For the second time that day the couple turned deep red out of embarrassment. The last thing they heard before they hung up was Norman's rolling laughter.
They collected their things and went towards their room for the night. Pikachu and Glaceon walked just in front of their trainers while Lucario walked by Ash's side, and Meowth on May's other side. Ash let May use the bathroom first to clean up for the night, when she came out Ash couldn't help but stare in wonderment. May had her hair flowing down her back, dressed in just a tshirt and a pair of cotton shorts. All he could think is how beautiful she is and that he was a very lucky man to be hers. May was finishing putting her things away when she turned and noticed the dazed look on Ash's face.
"Ash, are you ok?" she said waving a hand in front of his face.
"Oh.. sorry May. Yes I'm ok, its just you're so beautiful and I got a little distracted." he said lightly rubbing the back of his head.
May's cheeks flushed at the comment, "Thank you Ash, I appreciate the compliment." She gently kissed his cheek and went over to her bed. She picked Glaceon up and set her on her lap and lightly scratched her ears with a happy smile on her face
Ash stood to go get cleaned up for the night lightly touching the place May kissed his cheek. Once he was changed we walked out and seen May laying down fighting to stay awake. He chuckled lightly and he walked over and gently placed her blankets over her.
"Get some sleep May, we've had a big day. I'll see you in the morning. Sleep tight and have sweet dreams. I love you."
"Ash I love you too." she replied as lifted her head and they softly kissed each other letting their emotions be felt through it. "Goodnight Ash."
Ash laid on his bed happy and excited for whatever adventures May and him would share as a couple. Pikachu jumped up next to Ash's head and curled up having said goodnight to Glaceon who cuddled up with May.
He cast a sleepy glance at his best friend and thought 'Its about time Ash, I knew you could figure it out eventually.' Lucario and Meowth shared smile at the happiness of their trainer and friends before settling in for the night.
The next morning May was the first to wake up, she could feel the slight chill coming from Glaceon. She stroked her faithful ice type, as she let her eyes clear and wander around the room until they rested on Ash as he slept. She was amazed that even asleep he could make her heart flutter and burn with passion. May stood up stretching as she did, letting a groan out at the same time. Hearing May's movements, Ash's eyes slowly opened he was greeted with the sight of seeing May's exposed firm stomach. He tore his gaze away and looked at her face and smiled.
"Good morning beautiful." Ash said with a sleepy voice. "Did you sleep good May?"
"Yes I did, how about you Ash?" she asked as she softly kissed his forehead.
"I did May." He replied as he kissed her hand, as she head to the bathroom to clean up for the morning.
Once May was finished up, Ash went and got changed for their exercise routine. Once they got outside, they did a brief warm up, they started out on a light jog. Lucario and Meowth followed behind the pair while Pikachu was to the side of Ash and Glaceon was to the side of May. After about forty five minutes of jogging the group returned to the Pokemon Center and made their way to the training fields. They released all their pokemon and began a light training session, after the battle from the previous day they wanted everyone to take it easy. Ash approached his pokemon and watched how his Ralts was getting along with his other pokemon. Ash had sent Noivern back the lab while May sent her Sawsbuck back so they could keep their Ralts with them with them for a little bit.
"Sceptile," Ash approached his fully evolved Hoenn starter, "Are you up to battle today after yesterday? I know you're strong I just don't want you to injure yourself."
"Scep sceptile (You doubt me)?"He said playfully hitting Ash upside his head.
Ash chuckled at his pokemon,"Of coarse I don't, I'm just asking your opinion. If you say you're good then it's time to get the rest of the team ready." Ash recalled his pokemon minus Pikachu and Lucario and told May he was going to change his team around. Before returning the young Ralts Ash explained what he was doing and as soon as the battle was over he'd bring him back. A few minutes after he went into the center May called her pokemon back as well so they could head to the gym. As Nurse Joy handed back her pokemon Ash came around the corner clipping the poke ball to his belt. The couple went back to their room and got cleaned up before heading out.
Ash step out of the Pokemon Center with a smile on his face and May's hand held in his. "Look out Misty here we come." he said as they headed towards the gym.
Even though he wasn't battling Pikachu gave an excited squeak knowing that this was a rematch long time coming for his bestfriend and one of his dearest friends. May just smiled and giggled at her boyfriend's excitement.
"You'll do great Ash, I have all the faith in the world in you and your pokemon." she said giving his hand a gentle squeeze.
Ash blushed slightly, "Thank you May, your support means everything to me." With that they quickly made it to the gym and with one last look at May, Pikachu, Glaceon and Lucario Ash pushed the doors open to the next challenge of his journey.
"I challenge the top water type gym of Kanto." Ash called out as they entered the battle area.
For a moment there was only silence, then a small column of water shot up by one of the floating platforms. When the water cleared away Misty was seen standing wearing a white one piece swimsuit with blue accent lines. She smiled when she seen the group standing at the edge of the pool.
"It's about time you got here Ash, I was beginning to think that you chickened out of battling me." she said with a wink and a smirk.
"In your dreams Mist, I'm gonna win today fair and square unlike last time." Ash replied with confident smile and a small chuckle. Misty made her way across the platforms to her friends giving both of them a hug.
"Its great to see you both again. How have you two been?" They sat on the bleachers and talked about their journey and told her about their few battles so far. When they got the the events of Mount Moon, Misty had taken a drink of water listening to the story and when they told they'd confessed their feelings she spit it out and choked on some of it.
"Wait you two are finally together?" She asked once she finished coughing, "And more importantly, Ash finally understands love?"
"Very funny Misty." Ash replied while May giggled knowing exactly what Misty said was shocking. "Yes, I understand what it is, well for the most part. I know I love May more than anyone else." He gave May's hand a squeeze and kissed her cheek. They talked a little while longer sharing stories from their adventures, when Ash looked at Misty.
"I'd say it's about time for our battle, wouldn't you say?"
With a confident smile Misty replied, "Yes it is and Ash you won't have an easy time winning a badge from me"
Ash took his side opposite of Misty at the pool's edge with fire burning in his eyes, he was ready to battle. Misty looked across the water at her old friend, she couldn't help but notice how much he'd grown. Gone was the wild reckless boy, now before her stood a focused confidant man, when she saw the passion in his eyes she knew it'd take everything she had and then some to win this battle .
A referee took his place between the to opponents, "This is an official battle between Gym Leader Misty Waterflower and challenger Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town. This will be a full six on six battle with the challenger being allowed substitutions."
As the ref was explaining the battle Tracy made his was over and sat next to May, having just made it time to watch his girlfriend battle.
"May, its great to see you." The pokemon watcher said, "Glad i didn't miss anything, this is going to be an amazing battle."
"Its good to see you too Tracy. I'm excited to see this one, I've seen how strong Ash is and I know Misty's reputation is really good." May said looking at Ash with a smile on her face.
Back at Ash's side the pool Lucario and Pikachu wished Ash luck as they went to sit alongside May, Glaceon and Tracy.
"Ok, with the rules set. Battle begin!" The referee called out.
"Vaporeon its battle time." Misty called out. The poke ball opened and as the white pixels died down Misty's Vaporeon stood tall and ready for battle.
Ash grinned ready for this challenge, "Jolteon I choose you." Jolteon appeared on the platform in front of Ash with a bark and small mischievous glint in his eyes.
"Ok Vaporeon let's start things off." Misty said. "Use Toxic!" Vaporeon opened her mouth and shot globs of purple poison at Jolteon.
"Quick Jolteon use Iron Tail to defend." Ash countered knowing that the steel type attack would counter the poison. Jolteon jumped high and spun his hindquarters around smashing through the Toxic attack. As he landed Ash called out the next move, "Now use Quick Attack and get close."
Jolteon seemed to almost disappear in a flash of white towards Vaporeon, when he was just about to hit Ash called out, "Now use Wild Charge!" The white energy surrounding Jolteon quickly turned into an electric field. The added power of speed caused Wild Charge to be even stronger launching Vaporeon across the platforms landing heavily in front of Misty.
Misty was taken back at the skill and power Jolteon had, she knew he was a relatively new pokemon for Ash. If he had this much power his older pokemon were definitely going to test her and her pokemon's strength more than she thought. Vaporeon stood shakily ready to battle for her trainer. Misty grinned 'Ash I'm never going to give up, you're going to have to give it everything to win.'
"Vaporeon show them power use Surf!"
A large wave rose from the pool and rushed towards Jolteon. The sudden change of the water caused Jolteon to loose his footing, allowing the wave to. crash into him. Ash panicked for a moment knowing Jolteon had a hard time in water but was relieved to see the lightning pokemon pull himself onto a platform. Ash had an idea that he likes to use a lot in the past, and it would end this battle.
"Jolteon use Discharge while there's still water in the air." Ash called to his pokemon. Jolteon pushed himself up and barked out his name as he released electricity through the air. With his fur being soaked the electric attack traveled faster into the air and began to jump from water droplet to water droplet leading straight back to Vaporeon. Misty realized what was about to happen and before she could call a counter attack the electricity hit the bubble jet pokemon knocking him out the battle.
"Vaporeon is unable to battle, gym leader please send out your next pokemon."
Misty recalled he fainted pokemon thinking him for his hard work. She was extremely impressed at how much Ash had matured, his battle style was still unpredictable but seemed more controlled. She was surprised, though when Ash recalled Jolteon.
"Good work buddy, get some rest I know how much you hate water." He said to his pokemon.
Misty quickly put her game face back on and called out her next pokemon.
"Corsola it's your turn." The pink coral pokemon landed ready for battle with a small hopping like dance.
Ash smiled seeing Misty's Corsola was still as happy as ever as he pulled out his next pokemon, "Luxray I choose you!"
Luxray landed on the platform in front of Ash and seemed to shy away from the stares of everyone.
"Its ok, Luxray don't worry about everyone here. Just focus on my voice and Corsola's moves ok." He gave Ash a small meek nodded and stood taller and let his intimidating stature take effect.
Ash wanted to give Luxray a chance to get over a little bit of shyness so he took the first move. "Luxray let's start things off. Use Scary Face, then get in and use Wild Charge." Luxray contoured his face into a scary scowl causing Corsola's speed to drop giving him the chance to slam into the small water and rock type, sending her rolling then falling into the water. Ash remembered that Corsola was quite fast and even though Luxray had speed, she would be able to out maneuver him if they didn't act first.
Misty smirked at Ash's tactics, even with the loss of speed, she still had more speed and the upper hand. "Corsola fight back use Double-edge!"
Corsola burst out of the water shrouded in golden enenergy. As Luxray was dealing with the recoil damage from his attack he wasn't able to fully dodge the attack when Ash called out to him. Corsola slammed into his front shoulders launching him across the water before holding was able to dig his claws in and getting back on his feet. He let out a deep growl causing Ash to smile, Ash had hoped that a real battle would help him come out of his shell and be more open.
"Are you good Luxray?" Ash asked the gleam eyes pokemon. The only response he got was a loud roar as Luxray bounded towards Corsola with his claws glowing with power of Night Slash. He raked them down Corsola, but at the last second before the attack landed Misty called for Corsola to use Harden.
Even with extra defensive boost she still cried out in pain as the dark type move hit her. Misty knew Corsola was strong but those moves carried a lot of power but she was going to do everything to win.
"Corsola don't give up let's use Power Blast!" Ash looked slighty shocked at the attack not knowing what it was and Luxray braced for whatever may come. Corsola summoned large boulders and sent them hurling them towards Luxray, then she launched a glowing beam of energy giving them more power. The double rock type move collided with Luxray burying him in the rubble, Misty knew this was her shot.
"Corsola finish this use Bulldoze." Corsola cried her battle cry and charged at her downed opponent. Misty smirked thinking she had the when but when she looked across the pool her smirk disappeared. Ash had a calm smile on his face and the look of a wild idea in his eyes.
"Luxray dig deep buddy and show them your power!" Ash yelled to be heard through the rubble. A loud roar sounded and the area shook slightly, when suddenly large bolts of electricity blasted out the rocks. Luxray stood tall covered in signs of battle and he unleashed a powerful Thunder. The powerful electric attack collided with Corsola, with the benefit of Bulldoze she was able to push through still taking considerable damage. Corsola made contact with Luxray causing an explosion from the two attacks fighting each other.
Both trainers called out to their pokemon with worry in their voices. As the smoke began to clear they saw the two pokemon laying on their sides covered in scratches and signs of battle. The referee was about to call them both knocked out when Luxray growled and pushed himself up. He was bound and determined to win out right for Ash, he owed so much to his trainer and he wanted to show how much he cared.
"Corsola is unable to battle, Luxray wins."
Misty returned her old friend smiling and thanking her for all the hard work. Across the way Ash was doing to same to Luxray.
"Thank you so much for all your hard work, take a good long rest you more than deserve it. Just next time don't push yourself that hard at the end, you have nothing to prove, I am proud of you no matter what." Luxray purred as Ash scratched his head and returned him.
"Ash I'm really impressed with your Luxray his power is crazy."
"Thank you Misty, Corsola is stronger than ever and I'm glad I got to battle her."
"Ok, Golduck battle time."
"Wow, Misty Psyduck finally evolved I'm impressed. I can't wait to see how strong he is. Serperior I choose you!" Ash's fully evolved Unova grass starter appeared before him holding herself with regal confidence. Misty took the first move hoping to get an edge over the grass type.
"Golduck use Aerial Ace." Golduck shot across the pool at intense speeds hitting Serperior with the super effective flying type move. As Golduck make contact Misty called out, "Now Ice Punch!" Golduck slammed his icy fists down on Serperior's head heavily.
Serperior didn't have time to counter as icy fists pummeled her from all sides. Ash gritted his teeth he couldn't find an opening when suddenly he had an idea. Golduck was coming back for another round of attacks, when he was just about to hit Ash called out, "Serperior use Attract!"
Serperior looked at Golduck giving him a wink sending pink hearts at him, his attack faltered as his eyes were replaced with hearts.
"Perfect, now Serperior use Leaf Blade!" She cried out her name bringing her green glowing tail down on Golduck's head laying him out flat.
"Quick before he gets up use Giga Drain." Serperior sent out glowing tendrils of energy that wrapped around Golduck and began drawing energy from him.
Misty knew if she didn't do something quick Golduck would be out of the match, she racked her brain thinking of something. When suddenly she had an idea, "Golduck use Confusion to break away."
The gem on his head and his eyes glowed red and sent out waves of psychic energy, Serperior had to stop her attack in order to dodge. Even though she had gain some energy back, Serperior was still fatigued and breathing heavily. On the other side of the pool Golduck didn't look much better, both sides knew that next attack would decided the winner of the round.
"Serperior end this use Leaf Tornado!"
"Golduck finish it with Hydro Pump!"
The two attacks collided each fighting for dominance, each pokemon giving it their all for their trainers. Gradually Leaf Tornado began to push through, then suddenly Golduck flinched and his attack stopped. The swirling vortex of leaves slammed into him knocking him out of the battle. Serperior victoriously smirked before falling down due to sheer exhaustion. Both trainers returned their fallen pokemon thinking them for all their hard work. Misty sighed, she finally managed to take out one of Ash's pokemon but he still had three fresh pokemon left and two battle worn, to her three pokemon.
"Let's turn this around, Starmie battle time." The mysterious pokemon took its place in front of its trainer, its center jewel blinked signaling it was ready to battle.
"Alright Zangoose I choose you." Ash's poke ball opened with a secondary flash of light due to his pokemon's shinny nature. The cat ferret pokemon growled bearing his teeth and flexing his claws ready for Ash's call. "Zangoose show them your speed use Slash."
Zangoose flew across the platforms at unimaginable speeds raking his claws harshly across Starmie. It slid backwards barely keeping its self on the platform, readying itself for the counter attack.
"Starmie strike back and use Rapid Spin!" Starmie seem to levitate as it began to spin slamming hard into Zangoose but to its and Misty's surprise it hardly seemed to be affected.
Zangoose smirked and looked back at Ash, "Zangoose is one of my most intense battlers and his defenses are rival to his speed. Now let's show them your power my friend hit them with Thunder Slash!"
His fists began to crackle with electricity then became enveloped with the shadowy energy of Night Slash. The double effective attack launched Starmie out of the pool and into the wall. It slid down with its jewel blinking faintly.
Everyone but Ash stared in disbelief, then the referee spoke, "Starmie is unable to battle, gym leader please send out your next pokemon."
With a stunned expression Misty returned her fallen pokemon, when Ash called out, "Sorry about that Misty, but Zangoose never holds anything back and like I said he's one of my most intense battlers. Return for now bud, I promised everyone a battle." Zangoose nodded at Ash before bowing to Misty as he was retracted into the red light. Ash smile, "He acknowledges you as a very powerful opponent Misty, that's what the bow meant."
"Thank you." She replied with a smile, "Here goes nothing hopefully this will throw him off his game. Togekiss you're up!"
Ash was very surprised to see that Misty had a Togekiss, when he had a thought, "Misty is that Togepi?"
"Yes it is, we were reunited while I was out searching for you. I know she's not a water type but I need to give you every challenge I can." Misty said fondly remembering the reunion.
"I'd like to hear more about that after the battle and I love a good challenge." He said, "Now Meganium I choose you." Ash knew he had a disadvantage but he believed in all his pokemon.
"Togekiss start things off Air Cutter." The jubilee pokemon spread her wings and launched a barrage of razor like wind and Meganium. Speed was not one of her strong points she Meganium did what she could to avoid the bulk of the attack while waiting for an opening. Ash had to admit he didn't anticipate a flying type like this on the battle but he was already working out a plan.
As Togekiss rushed in with Aerial Ace he called out, "Meganium use Vine Whip!" The herv pokemon quickly shot out vines wrapping then around her opponent's wings, "Now slam her down and use Body Slam!"
Meganium used the force of the throw to lift herself up into the air and bring her weight straight down onto Togekiss. As she jumped back Ash smiled at their luck, he could tell that Togekiss was now paralyzed giving them an edge.
"Meganium now's your chance use Solar Beam full power!" The petals around her neck began to glow as the attack powered up.
Misty called out to her pokemon telling her to dodge, but it was no good the paralysis kept her still. She then heard Ash's voice "Now Meganium fire!"
Meganium bellowed her name and launched a blinding powerful beam of energy at her opponent. Togekiss was engulfed in the attack and the smoke of the hit. Misty waited hoping her old friend was ok. Suddenly Togekiss shot out of the smoke looking worse for the wear but ready to battle all the same. Misty smiled at how lucky she was to have such a strong faithful pokemon.
"Ok Togekiss Dazzling Gleam!" Togekiss glowed brightly with a pink light before she unleashed the attack. Meganium became slightly disoriented from the bright light and was unable to defend against the Aerial Ace that followed. She was struck from all sides and could feel her energy getting low. Ash looked on trying to figure out a plan when he had an idea.
Right as Togekiss collided with Meganium Ash called out, "Use Toxic!" Meganium was just able to spit out a glob of poisonous goo hitting the jubilee pokemon as she flew by. Purple energy crackled across the fairy and flying types body causing immense damage to her. She knew her energy was just about gone so she powered up one last attack. She glowed with vibrant colors as she descended towards her opponent with a powerful Sky Attack.
Ash looked at Meganium knowing this battle was over, she was out matched in speed and had given all she could. He was so proud of her, but he wasn't gonna give up no matter what.
"Ok girl, hit them with everything you have left use Energy Ball!" Meganium reared her head back forming a greenish ball of energy in her mouth. She through her head forward launching the ball into Togekiss's face just as the flying attack hit her. Smoke billowed from the two attacks colliding with each other, the two trainers watched anxiously trying to see what happened to their pokemon.
When out of the smoke Togekiss rose above it covered in scratches and burns from the battle. She flapped her wings clearing out the smoke revealing Meganium on her side with swirls in her eyes.
"Meganium is unable to battle, challenge please choose your next pokemon." The referee said.
Ash returned his fainted pokemon, "Thank you girl you did such an amazing job, I couldn't ask for anymore. Now then lets do this Sceptile I choose you!"
Sceptile landed in front of Ash on one knee, as he stood he placed his trademark twig in his mouth with a smirk. "Sceptile hit them fast and hard. Quick Attack into Crush Claw!"
Sceptile launched himself forward glowing in bright white energy slamming hard into Togekiss, then driving his claws hard into her head knocking her down and out of the battle. Misty smiled sadly as she returned her fallen pokemon, "Ok Ash her is my best and he's never lost Gyarados you're up!"
Gyarados roared his arrival causing the pool to quake slightly. Sceptile gave a bearly noticeable shudder at the atrocious pokemon's roar. Ash grinned widely knowing this would be the final fight and he was ready for it.
"Gyarados let's start off showing them our power." Misty reached into her hair pulling out small stone. The stone began to glow as did Gyarados, bands of energy reached out from Misty and Gyarados and they connected causing a bright light. Slowly Gyarados grew in size and large fins appeared to grow out of its back and sides. The light died down and Mega Gyarados gave a mighty roar as he stared down his opponent.
"That's what I was hoping for Misty, now its our turn. Sceptile its time to show them out bond, mega evolve!" The mega stone Ash kept under his shirt began glowing and reaching out to Sceptile who was glowing. His tail narrowed and more pointed and leaves prodrude from his shoulders. He smirked at his opponent feeling the new power flow through his mega form.
"Sceptile use X-Scissor!" Sceptile roared as he rushed forward, his blades glowing with a pale green energy he slammed the super effective type move into Gyarados's chest. The atrocious pokemon roared in pain, before he recovered quickly launching his counter attack.
"Gyarados strike back with Dragon Pulse!" Misty called out, her pokemon formed a turquoise ball of energy in his mouth. He launched it forward at Sceptile clipping the forest pokemon as he flipped to dodge the dragon attack. The contact caused him to loose his balance and land on the platform with a dull thud. He picked himself up glaring at his opponent determined not to loose this battle.
Misty called out her next attack hoping to keep this battle in her favor, "Gyarados use rapid fire Ice Beam to keep him from charging anymore attacks." Gyarados began to fire icy energy at Sceptile forcing him to jump platform to platform stopping him from counter attacking.
Ash watched patiently for an opening, trusting his pokemon's speed and dodging ability. A light turned came on in Ash's head, "Sceptile use Leaf Blade to deflect those attacks and get in close!"
Sceptile dashed into the onslaught of attacks ignoring the pain as his glowing blades. Ash waited until Sceptile was right in front of Gyarados before calling out, "Use Thunder Cutter!"
Sceptile's claws glowed with bug like energy before crackling with electricity. Sceptile began to strike Gyarados over and over with the double effective attack, thanks to Fury Cutter each hit became more and more powerful. Sceptile broke off his attack to avoid the Dragon Tail counter attack that Gyarados brought up through the water in order to defend himself. Gyarados definitely looked worse out of the two having taken quite a bit of damage while Sceptile had only taken minor damage due dodging.
"Now Gyarados use Avalanche!" He roared as he summoned a mountain of snow and ice then sent it crashing down towards Sceptile.
Ash was worried, that attack would cause serious damage to his pokemon, and he had to act fast, "Sceptile use Aerial Ace to dodge and then strike them with Dual Chop!"
Sceptile flew at extreme speeds just making it out of the way before the ice hit him. He flew up in front of Gyarados's face when his blades glowed green dragon type energy. He slammed them into Gyarados with every ounce of force he could, causing him to fall backwards into the water. Sceptile landed in front of Ash panting slightly from the power he used in that last attack.
"Gyarados if you can still battle please use Surf and power it up with Twister!" The pool was calm, when suddenly a ferocious roar caused the water to rise rapidly and it turned it to almost dragon shaped water spouts. Sceptile eyed them with caution, another roar sounded and the spouts quickly converged on Sceptile battering him from all directions.
Sceptile gritted his teeth from the pain, when he heard Ash's voice above the noise, "Sceptile try to get out of there using Leaf Storm on the platform!" Sceptile nodded his head launching the grass attack downwards which propelled him upwards out of the attack.
As Sceptile was high in the air he angled himself towards Gyarados, he began to rotate himself in the air while powering up Dragon Claw and surrounding himself with Dragon Breath!"
Gyarados rose out of the water and wasn't able to properly defend himself from the attack. The dragon type attacks slammed into Gyarados launching him to the edge of the pool and he reverted back to his normal form. Misty was slightly shocked, Gyarados has never been beaten in a gym battle before, but she was extremely proud of him. She knew Ash was going to be a tough opponent and she was right.
On the other side of the pool, Ash was cheering and celebrating with Pikachu and Sceptile. He thanked Sceptile for his hard work and for trusting his calls and he returned him for a well deserved rest.
The old friends met at the side of the pool where Misty held out a small blue badge in the shape of a drop of water. "Ash Ketchum as proof of defeating the Cerulean City Gym its my honor to provide you with the Cascade Badge."
"Thank you Misty." Ash said with a smile then flashing his trademark pose, "Alright we won the Cascade Badge!"
Causing everyone to sweat drop and chuckle at his antics. Ash told Misty he wanted to take his pokemon to the Pokemon Center and then he'd come back to catch up. As he turned to ask May if she wanted to come with him, he was taken by surprise by a pair of lips locked to his and arms wrapped around him. For a moment he lost body functions, he regained them before kissing back and pulling May closer to him. The kiss was brief but powerful and when they noticed Tracy and Misty smirking at them they both blushed.
"Ash that was so amazing, you're pokemon are so strong." May said praising him and his pokemon, which caused him to rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.
"Thanks May, but I can't take too much credit, the pokemon are the real winners and I wouldn't be anywhere without them, or without you." He said with a grin. May turned red once more at the compliment before hugging him one more time. The pair bid a quick farewell before heading to the Pokemon Center, they said they'd hurry back so they could finish catching up.
As they walked to the center Ash couldn't help but grin ear to ear, he now had two badges and a beautiful woman by his side he could call his girlfriend. He looked forward to the next adventure that awaited them.
As always thanks for reading, I'll try and have the next chapter up before too long. Let me know what you think of the battle, I'm trying not to make Ash super overpowered. Until next time
Ash's pokemon: Pikachu, Lucario,Luxray, Jolteon, Meganium, Serperior, Zangoose (shiny) and Sceptile.
May's pokemon: Blaziken, Glaceon, Sewaddle, Venusaur, Florges, Wartortle, Swanna, and Ralts
