Ash's Awakening: Sins of a Father


Disclaimer:
Pokemon is owned by Satoshi Tajiri, Game Freak and Nintendo


My apologies for the late update. An unexpected situation happened in which my laptop developed a problem and subsequently CRASHED, and though I was able to save my files, the fanfics that I last saved were corrupted, and while the fanfics I've typed were among those saved, 50% of the progress was affected, hence I had to restart working on the chapters, hence I was unable to meet the deadline which the next update was supposed to be the last week of March.

So now I'm working on the next chapters and if this fic gets a review, I will have the next update ready. Now then…onto the main point…

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, the battle between Poke-Fighters continue, where another heated encounter is set to take place, just when the battle a while ago ended in an unspecified result following SWAT-Knight's attack…

Now the battle is steadily getting more and more heated, and Ash is about to experience the situation that would force him to choose whether to take the approach the peaceful way…or the hard way…

Well then, read on and enjoy!


Ch. 32: Bakuhatsu-tekina kyūsoku

Drago-Knight noticed something from behind the two Pokemon and there the RINGING and VIBRATING sensation kicks in as he somewhat sensed the presence of another, where he saw someone emerging from an alley, and SWAT-Knight also felt the sensation and saw who emerged from the shadows, which is another Poke-Fighter, whose armor is blue-colored while his helmet is white, and his left-armed gauntlet sports the motif of a shark. The then-unidentified Poke-Fighter stood there watching, and SWAT-Knight chuckled as he noted that Sherman Clandestine sure knows how to choose a person to participate in this battle royal, which made Drago-Knight feel disturbed, and asked of the person that SWAT-Knight mentioned just now is the one who said to defeat others.

"Sherman Clandestine?"

"Huh? Come on, kid…he's the one who gave you the means to become a Poke-Fighter and…"

"No…I never met him in person…"

"Then how did you catch that dragon-Pokemon?"

"Someone thought me how."

"What?"

"After I deal with this matter…you're going to tell me what you know about this battle…"

"This kid…he really has no idea…"

As SWAT-Knight is dumbfounded at Drago-Knight's attitude, the two shark-like Pokemon, identified as Abyssslasher and Abysssmasher, went forward and attacked the two Poke-Fighters, momentarily gaining the upper hand as they knocked the two back, though the armored Ash managed to find an opening and uses the Drag Claw to fire a pair of fire blasts and sends the two Pokemon backing away.

The new Poke-Fighter, identified as Shark-Knight, finally spoke and gives Abysssmasher a command, which made the two Poke-Fighters brace themselves for a possible incoming attack.

"Abysssmasher…Abyss-Cannon."

"GGGRRAAHH…"

Abysssmasher's body glowed and fired something which went to Shark Knight, where a right-handed gauntlet attached onto the Poke-Fighter's right arm, which was a gauntlet that resembled a shark, and there the Poke-Fighter fired a water-looking energy blast, in which SWAT-Knight evaded while Drago-Knight ended up taking the hit, and as the armored Ash hits the ground, SWAT-Knight attempted to fire his sub-machine gun, but he too was struck by the Poke-Fighter's weapon.

The two Poke-Fighters are down as Shark-Knight stood there, looking confident that he will be able to take out two opponents in one strike, and felt that this will benefit him in the long run should he succeed in killing his two targets at once.

As the two shark-themed Pokemon are snarling, Shark-Knight urged them to be patient, assuring to them that they will have their meal sooner than later.

"Patience, my pets…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"You will get to eat something soon…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"For now let's enjoy the game…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

As SWAT-Knight gets up, Shark-Knight fired his gauntlet and the impact sent him back and crashed against a wall, and then shifts his attention towards Drago-Knight, as he is being ganged up by Abyssslasher and Abysssmasher, and the two shark-themed Pokemon held the armored Ash at bay as Shark-Knight approached the armored teen and delivered a barrage of punches and kicks before the two shark-themed Pokemon took turns in beating him up before throwing him aside.

There Shark-Knight tells Drago-Knight that he will be the first to fall due to foolishly entering a battle royal without knowing what he got himself into and for not having both a motivation to kill and a resolve, which the armored Ash rebutted what Shark-Knight just said, refusing to believe that wanton killing is the answer and said that though he had no idea what he got himself into, he will use this opportunity to find out the root cause and put a stop to this senseless battle.

"Is that you're answer?"

"You bet!"

"How naïve…"

"What?"

"This isn't a gym battle or a tournament amongst Gym badge holders. This is a REAL battle…a battle for the KILL..."

"I'm not a murderer!"

"And you think you can win without killing…?"

"Sure I can!"

Though amused, Shark-Knight decided to use this opportunity to kill off Ash and there he called out Abyssslasher, and gave him a command, which the shark-themed Pokemon obliges, as it's body glowed and a pair of swords, which resembled the spinal cord of a shark, and the blades had bone spurs of a shark skeleton, were thrown out and Shark-Knight caught them before he attacks Drago-Knight, delivering a series of sword slashes, sending the armored teen boy reeling backwards.

Thinking fast, Drago-Knight summoned Dragedder and gave a command, in which the dragon-type Pokemon came swooping down and did a tail whip attack, sending Shark-Knight careening, and then commanded Dragedder to give him the Drag Claw, which the dragon-type Pokemon roared and granted, and there the armored Ash gives the next command.

"Dragredder…Drag Fire!"

As Dragedder is poised to unleash a fireball from its mouth, the Drag Claw glowed, and as soon as Drago-Knight did a punching gesture, both the Drag Claw and Dragedder unleashed a strong fireball attack, and Shark-Knight was taken by surprise, yet he managed to dodge the attack and narrowly evaded a possible injury as the blasts had just leveled a one-story shop, which fortunately was unmanned.

Shark-Knight was joined by Abyssslasher and Abysssmasher, and he commented that he seemed to have underestimated Ash, commending him for FINALLY GROWING A SPINE and AWAKENING HIS KILLER INSTINCT, but Drago-Knight rebutted and told Shark-Knight that he will never stoop to that level and he is not a murderer to begin with, dismaying Shark-Knight as he reminded the younger boy of what is at stake here.

"Are you really that stubborn…? Is that you're answer?"

"You bet! I will not stoop to your level!"

"How naïve…you really are an amateur…"

"What about it?"

"Let me remind you once more…this isn't a gym battle or a tournament amongst Gym badge holders. This is a REAL battle…a battle for the KILL...it's either you kill or be killed…"

"I'm not a murderer! And killing is not the answer!"

"So foolish indeed…and do you think you can win this battle without killing someone…?"

"Sure I can! And I can do it!"

Drago-Knight clenched his fist in annoyance seeing that Shark-Knight is enjoying himself amid the ruthlessness he exhibited, but then Dark Knight showed up and armed with the Wing Lancer, he managed to land a few hits on the shark-themed Poke-Fighter before the two shark-themed Pokemon blocked Dark Knight's path, and there Shark-Knight told the armored Ash that Dark Knight's actions are proof that those willing to take a risk will emerge as the winner.

However, Dark Knight told Shark-Knight that Ash is his PREY and no one else can take the boy down but him, and said that other Poke-Fighter, like Shark-Knight, will be the first ones to fall, which the shark-themed Poke-Fighter scoffed in amusement, telling him that up until now he hasn't landed a serious injury on the younger boy but Dark Knight assured that he will get there sooner than later.

"Goodness…another idiot…so that you're answer?"

"Indeed."

"Oh dear…another naïve idiot…"

"What was that?"

"You think you are being serious…but you're just like that boy…thinking that this is a gym battle or a tournament amongst Gym badge holders. Open your eyes. This is a REAL battle…a battle for the KILL..."

"I'm aware of that. You don't have to tell me."

"Oh? And you think you can kill that boy…?"

"Sure I can!"

Not far, Jesse, James and Meowth were watching and recording the whole scene, yet the trio looked like they just emerged from a rubble as their uniforms were covered in dust and dirt after being struck by debris earlier courtesy of SWAT-Knight, and as Jesse and James are recording the conversation, they wonder how many Poke-Fighter are there, seeing that more are showing up unexpectedly without warning.

"This is odd…"

"What is…?"

" those guys in armor are showing up one after the other…"

"Now that you mentioned it…Mosley Sudden was…"

"Then Ash Ketchum…and now the guy in a shark armor…I'm betting that there would be more…"

"Then we should keep watching them for now…"

"And then report to the boss…"

"Right…"

However, Meowth became alarmed and yanked his two human partners, telling them that SWAT-Knight just resurfaced and his Minotaur-like Pokemon is ready to unleash a devastating attack, as it's chests and other body parts WENT OPEN and is about to unleash a lot of ammunition like bullets and missiles, surprising the two Team Rocket members.

By then Drago-Knight, Dark Knight and Shark-Knight noticed SWAT-Knight as he is standing behind his steel-type Pokemon and told the three targets to SAY THEIR PRAYERS as he is going to send them off to KINGDOM COME, and both Drago-Knight and Dark Knight became alarmed as they are in an open area with no cover, realizing what SWAT-Knight is planning to do.

"Hey, boys…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"We're having a festival…and you are getting front row seats for some fireworks…"

"!"

"!"

"…"

Meanwhile, Shark-Knight sees this as an opportunity to take advantage as he commanded his two Pokemon to return to his PokeBall, saying that this would be a good way to get an easy advantage as SWAT-Knight would take out two possible threats without having to dirty their hands.

"Lets go, my pets…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"I'll see if I could find something get to satiate your hunger…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"For now we need to escape serious injuries…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

"GGGRRAAHH…"

After sending Abyssslasher and Abysssmasher back inside the PokeBall, Shark-Knight fled the scene unnoticed as fast as he could, and there SWAT-Knight told the remaining two to SAY THEIR PRAYERS as he is going to go all out, and seeing that there is very little time left to find cover, both Drago-Knight and Dark Knight called out their respective Pokemon and gave them a command.

"Dragredder!"

"Dark Wing!"

"RRRROOOAAARRR…"

"SSSKKKRRREEE…"

"Drag Shield!"

"Wing Wall!"

"RRRROOOAAARRR…"

"SSSKKKRRREEE…"

Dragedder and Dark Wing flew towards their masters, as the dragon-type Pokemon threw a pair of shields towards Drago-Knight that resembled Dragedder's torso while Dark Wing attached itself onto Dark Knight's back, and it's wings turned into a cloak, and there the two Poke-Fighter shielded themselves as SWAT-Knight commanded Magnugiga to open fire, unloading powerful ammo like bullets and other strong projectiles, hitting the area where the other two Poke-Fighter are standing.

And though they used their shields, the projectile assault by Magnugiga was so strong and the impact sent the two Poke-Fighter back and got thrown back, and both screamed in response as they are feeling the effects of the attack despite using their shields to protect them from the attack.

"AAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEE!"

"AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH!"

"AAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEE!"

"AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH!"

"AAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEE!"

"AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH!"

"AAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEE!"

"AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH!"

The impact of the attack by Magnugiga was also felt nearby, and both Jesse and James were forced to take cover while Meowth continue to record the scene, and he told his two human partners to stay down, reasoning that the debris being flown here are too many and they might risk getting serious injuries.

"Jesse…James...stay down!"

"Whoa!"

"Whoa!"

"Debris are flying! You'll get hit! I'll do the recording!"

"Damn!"

"That Minotaur Pokemon is one dangerous Pokemon!"

"Looks like things are getting difficult than before!"

"Eep!"

"Damn it!"

After 30 seconds, everything went calm and you can see that there are no traces of Drago-Knight and Dark Knight anywhere, and SWAT-Knight appeared to be pleased and satisfied with the results, and he quietly send Magnugiga back into the PokeBall before taking his leave.

Jesse and James stealthily watched the scene and are shocked at the devastation that the attack left, and wondered if both Drago-Knight and Dark Knight survive, feeling that there is no way for the two Poke-Fighter could survive such an attack and now have a reason to deem SWAT-Knight a threat to Team Rocket.

"Whoa…"

"No way…"

"Does that Minotaur-like Pokemon that strong…"

"Somehow I don't feel like catching something like that…"

"What should we do next…?"

"Should we follow…?"

"…"

"…"

To Be Continued...


Hope you liked this chapter, as the action becomes fast-paced a bit…as more Poke-Fighter showed up and joins the fray…giving Ash lots of rivals and threats, especially after Dark Knight joined in on the brawl…

All the while Team Rocket is recording it live and Giovanni is filled with interest as he felt that the devices that the Poke-Fighters use would benefit Team Rocket and is now formulating a way to make contact with Ash in order to manipulate the boy into revealing the secrets of the devices.

The chapter ended in an EXPLOSIVE cliffhanger as there are no signs of Ash surviving the blast, and it would remain to be seen if he really is alive…


Preview:

The next chapter will answer the question if Ash survived the attack or not…and who is the person beneath the shark-themed armor…

See you in eight weeks…

Reviews are welcomed, but needed…