Ash's Awakening, Sins Of A Father


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Pokemon is owned by Satoshi Tajiri, Nintendo and TV Tokyo


Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I am really happy and this inspired me to bring in the next chapter, and here sh gets into a situation where he is forced to face what REALITY Ren meant, while at the same time something unexpected appear, as well as a familiar face shows up...

This is where things are about to get intense. Well, read on and enjoy!


Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I am really happy and this inspired me to bring in the next chapter, and here you will get to see a rather unsanctioned Pokemon battle, where not only will Ash put his badges on the line, as well as a new character is introduced where he would become a recurring character, and this is where the first instance which Ash would get to see a Pokemon battle where one is willing to bend the rules and show what happens when one abuses the POWER he/she possesses.

Well, enjoy!


The scene shifts inside the cave of the mountain, where you can see the Pokemon who stood before Ash was revealed to be Greninja, and the Pokemon was hugged by Ash as he is glad to see him, and thanked him for the save, but then he asks why is he here since he left so as to look after his fellow kind, but Greninja said that he has trained his fellow Pokemon on how to defend themselves and said that he decided to leave to go on his own journey and happened to find Ash here in the forest and came to save him.

"Really, Greninja?"

"Greninja..."

"So your fellow kind can defend themselves now?"

"Greninja..."

"And now you want to embark on a new journey with me?"

"Greninja..."

"Okay, lets work together and find a way to get out of here."

"Greninja..."

Both Ash and Greninja shook hands as they forged a new pact and decided to find a way out, knowing that going out of the cave entrance is a big NO since Dragredder is expecting them. Both knew that the dragon-like Pokemon is not an easy opponent to face head-on, and the two partners looked around to see if there is another path leading outside the mountain, and Greninja took the lead as he rely on his instinct that would tell whether they would walk in to danger or not.

Outside the mountains, you can see Dragredder flying and hovering over the tip of the mountain, looking around to see if its target is around or not, and though it appeared that the Pokemon has the impression that it is hunting for prey, Dragredder is shown to be after something, and while it appeared to be more than a wild-type, the Pokemon is more than what it appeared to be.

Meanwhile, Serena, Clement and Bonnie went towards the center of the forest, where they retrieved Ash's Pokeballs, and Pikachu is shown to be worried over Ash, and Serena hugged him just to assure that Ash will be okay and told Pikachu that Ash is safe for now and that he will soon find a way to get back here without putting himself in danger.

"Pikachu..."

"Don't worry...Ash will be okay."

"Pikachu..."

"I'm sure he'll find a way out...he always does."

"Pikachu..."

"So lets have faith in him...okay?"

"Pikachu."

"Good boy."

As the trio walked further ahead, they came across the charred ashes and remains of Fatso, and Clement hugged Bonnie as he did not want her to see this, and Serena saw the Pokemon hovering over the mountains, and she could not help but feel worried over Ash, unaware that Greninja is with him, and seeing her worried state, Clement placed his hand over her shoulder and assured to her that Ash will be okay and he will be coming back here.

Though his words have merits, Serena still could not help but feel worried over the situation and Clement persuaded her to have faith in Ash, reasoning that Ash has been through several situations and made it back alive and well, so he told her to believe in Ash and promised that their friend will be back unharmed and in one piece.

"But, Clement..."

"It will be okay."

"But still..."

"We have seen Ash do his thing...and he always ended up coming back in one piece. We know he will be fine."

"But...against a Pokemon of such size..."

"Let us believe in Ash. He will pull through somehow. That is all we can do right now."

"Okay..."

"Good."

Serena sighed seeing that Clement is right, that worrying will not help matters and decided to have faith in Ash, and Pikachu hugged her to show that he too has faith in Ash, and they all waited at the middle of the forest as they watched Dragredder hovering over the top of the mountain and Bonnie asks Clement if it is possible to catch that Pokemon, which he said it is possible but told her that at a glance, defeating it will not be so easy given its power and how it killed Fatso so easily.

"If we have a Pokemon that woukd match the size of that dragon...its possible to catch it."

"Really, Clement?"

"I suppose...if we have a pair of Gyrados...we might..."

"Then maybe I should catch one..."

"But for now, Bonnie...its inadvisable...you saw what that Pokemon did to Fatso...and taming a Pokemon like that is no easy feat."

"Jeez..."

"So right now we should stay hidden and think of a way to lure that Pokemon away from that mountain.

"Fine."

Bonnie sighed as she and the rest had to wait patiently as the massive Pokemon is still hreatening to attack if it sees any moving target, and given how wild it is, Clement told Bonnie that taming it woukd take a lot of time and admitted that it is something they may not have when it comes to fondong and saving Ash from possible death.

-x-

Back inside the mountains, Ash and Greninja were walking inside the mountains, navigating their way using a flashlight and so far they are a bit safe, as there is oxygen inside, yet Greninja said that they cannot wait inside the cave forever which he nodded, and the two walked along the way, and so far things were peaceful inside the cave until heading to a part of the cave when Greninja went in front, raised his arms as if to caution Ash from going ahead.

Ash blinked his eyes sensing that Greninja has sensed a potential danger, seeing how alert he is and he immediately stopped his tracks and asks his Pokemon partner what is wrong.

"Greninja? What's wrong?"

"Greninja."

"You sensed a Pokemon?"

"Geninja."

"And there are lots of them?"

"Greninja."

"Where are they?"

"Greninja."

Greninja pointed towards the next passage of the cave and as Ash slowly lower the brightness of the flashlight, he went ahead and peered, and through the light he saw several dozen Zubats dangling from the ceiling of the cave, and and both he and Greninja slowly went past them so that they won't provoke the Pokemons into startling them. After getting past them, the two moved ahead, where minutes later they came across an upward path which they believe that it leads them to the top of the mountain, and Greninja has a feeling that Dragredder might be waiting for them there.

Ash thought about it and consider the situation, and is thinking of something that might help them, and then recalled something which he told Greninja about something, and the Pokemon listens to what Ash is suggesting seeing that whatever he has something in mind might help them in escaping the mountains and the dragon-like Pokemon.

"So its like this..."

"Greninja..."

"...and like that..."

"Greninja."

"And that is the only way I could think of...so I believe we should take a risk in order to outsmart that Pokemon."

"Greninja."

"So, are you ready?"

"Greninja."

-x-

At the forest, Serena, Clement and Bonnie were watching patiently at the forest near the mountains where Dragredder is still hovering above the top of the mountain, and they are hoping that Ash will be okay, and right now they could not do anything at this point given the Pokemon they have in their possession and they know that Pikachu is no match for the massive Pokemon, and the trio were forced to stay hidden as they know that they cannot let Dragredder see them in the open.

"Geez, Clement...waiting here is getting on my nerves..."

"Sorry, Bonnie...but that is all we can do right now."

"Can't we go there? I have a Pokeball ready and..."

"No can do."

"Huh? Why not?"

"You need a strong Pokemon to match the power and size of that dragon..,and you need to weaken it first before catching it...and that is that. We stay and wait before we do anything."

"Geez..."

"Look, Bonnie, I know that you are...huh?"

As Clement is using the binoculars to monitor the events, he appeared shocked upon seeing something emerging from the side of the mountains, and he can vaguely tell that it was Ash, and there he saw Dragredder moving a bit downward as the Pokemon has somehow saw its target, and Clement told Serena about it and she grabbed the binoculars and glanced at the mountains, where she saw Ash and appeared to be intent in confronting the Pokemon.

Serena started to get worried as she knows that Ash has no Pokeballs with him and catching a Pokemon like Dragredder is next to impossible, and she is starting to panic and Clement had to calm her down which had little success, and Bonnie watched as the two teens started to bicker as Serena was at a point losing her composure as she is worried for Ash as Clement tries to keep her from acting rashly.

"Serena...wait...!"

"I...I can't wait...!"

"Calm down!"

"How can I calm down? Ash is about to get eaten alive!"

"We know Ash! He's nit the type who would let himself get caught!"

"But..."

"Lets see where this would lead to..."

"..."

As the two teens are shown to be conflicted on making their next move, the scene shifts at the side of the mountain where Ash came out from a cave entrance and looked down, anticipating that they are halfway above the ground, then looked up where Dragredder slowly descends and had a stare-off with Ash, as if it is drawn by curiosity, and there Ash came up with something and attempted the tame the Pokemon, inviting it to become his partner and said that he can make the Pokemon stronger through training, which Dragredder appeared to have been swayed by the boy's word.

"Dragredder."

"..."

"You are a strong Pokemon."

"..."

"You have the potential to become stronger...I can make you get stronger."

"..."

"Join me...become my partner...together we can overcome any odds...we can work together. What do you say?"

"..."

But after a minute, the Pokemon appeared to be unconvinced and roared, as it signifies to attack Ash, but Ash seemed to have anticipated it and took out what appeared to be a pair of bottles that consists of strong perfume and cologne, and immediately sprayed them on the Pokemon's eyes and nostrils, and this tactic appeared to work as the Pokemon backed away and hovered mid-air, as it became disoriented and there Ash called out Greninja and Greninja came out wearing what appeared to be a backpack and carried Ash in his arms and jumped from the cliff of the mountain, falling down before something came out from the backpack, which shows that Ash made an improvised parachute, made from a light blanket and ropes that Ash always carry.

As Dragredder is still disoriented, Ash and Greninja descended quite slowly yet this allowed them to make their escape and upon reaching the ground, Greninja carried Ash in his arms and ran off at a considerable speed and made it back to the forest, where Serena, Clement and Bonnie are waiting for them, and the four friends reunited, and Serena hugged Ash after seeing that he is okay, causing Ash to blush for the first time.

"Ash!"

"Whoa!"

"Ash...thank goodness you're okay!"

"S-Serena..."

"I was so worried!"

"Um...I'm okay now..."

"Ash..."

"Sorry to make you worry..."

As Dragredder hovered away due to the effects of the perfume, the four friends convene and discussed about what to do next, and after being told about Fatso's fate, Ash and the others elected to have the stolen badges to be turned over the Lumiose Police and inform them about Fatso's demise, and the friends walked towards the exit of the forest and head back to town.

To Be Continued...


Hope you liked this chapter, and while the chapter lacked some action, Ash managed to escape...and with Greninja rejoining the crew, our heroes are off to a new adventure...


Preview:

The next chapter comes in, where Ash and Serena spend a moment...and feelings are slowly explored...

See you in 2 to 3 weeks...

Reviews are welcomed...