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Chapter 14: Training and secrets revealed.
A few days has passed, perhaps 2 weeks since Ash's battle with Roxanne and earned his first Gym badge. The day after the Gym Battle, Ash and the others were hanging out at the Pokémon Center to get ready for their trip to Dewford Town, but Max went out and soon so did May to do some shopping. Even later when May came back, she went out again for more shopping.
Later a black suited man came up to them, before leading them to the Devon Corporation where Max met the president. It's where they found trouble by some unknown man trying to steal some capsules, but Team Loser helped a little by keeping the mystery man getting away, but unfortunately he did get away in the end.
The President bought them dinner in thanks for the help where he told them about his son Steven who was on Dewford Island as well. Unknown to them, but known to Ash was that the president secretly passed Max's PokeNav to him, who had spilt a drink on it earlier that day and had fixed it for him.
The next day, May met an old sailor named Mr. Briney and his Pokémon friend, a Wingull that he calls affectionately Peeko. The veteran offered his services to May and her friends to take them a trip to Dewford Town on his boat. But later there was trouble when the same mystery man from before, who was actually a member Team Aqua, came and held Peeko hostage for the fastest boat. In the end, our heroes managed to rescue Peeko from the Team Aqua Grunt.
Mr. Briney took the gang on his Peeko boat to Dewford Town, but then our friends decided to take a break to go swimming in the waters on an island near Dewford Town. However, they ended up being attacked by a Sharpedo horde. They had to spend the night on the island with Ash taking the chance to train May and their Pokémon, making great progress with them all.
The next day, Brock challenged the leader of the Sharpedo to a battle with Lotad. Surprisingly, after taking a Water Gun attack, Sharpedo went down. The gang spent another night so that Brock could treat Sharpedo. The next day, Team Loser showed up as usual, but thanks to the Horde of Sharpedo, they got another blast off.
Now after so much trouble, they've finally arrived in Dewford Town. Early in the morning at the Pokémon Center, Ash and Pikachu walked out of the center, stretching their arms out. "Ahhhh finally here in Dewford Town where our second badge is waiting for us!" Ash called out in joy, shaking the sleep out of himself.
"Pikapi!"' Pikachu cried out in agreement to what his partner said, standing on the ground next to the Rainbow Hero. "But now that I think about it, we should take our time and train the others. Ralts, Treecko, Tailow, Phantump and Zorua still need a little more training". Ash said as he held his chin with his right hand, thinking that his new Pokémon should train a bit more.
"Pika?'' Pikachu said in confusion at his best friend's words, turning to look up at Ash. "Maybe we should put our Gym battle on hold for two weeks. We'll take that chance to train. What do you say buddy?" Ash asked his partner as he looked down at Pikachu, who nodded with a smirk on his face. "Pikachu pi!" The Electric type cried out in agreement, having no problem with waiting in order to train.
"Aaassshhh". May groaned out as she came out of the Pokémon Center and walked up to the Rainbow Hero, wrapping her arms around Ash and placing her head on his left shoulder. "Do we have to get up so early in the morning?" May questioned the Rainbow Hero, taking a moment to yawn. "If you don't like it, you can go back to bed. I'll go see the Gym Leader by myself". Ash replied to May, looking down at her arms wrapped around him.
"No…I'll be okay. Being near you gives me energy''. May said as she changed from wrapping her arms around Ash to his left arm and leaned her head against his shoulder. Ash blinked at May's actions before he looked down at Pikachu, who looked just as confused as him. "Okay, if you say so. We just need to wait for Brock and Max now''. Ash said to May, deciding to leave her as she is for the moment.
"We're up, full of energy and ready to go!" Brock called out as he and Max exited the Pokémon Center, walking up to their two traveling companions. "Alright then, let's get going". Ash said as the gang began walking to the Dewford Gym.
(30 minutes later)
After 30 minutes of walking around the island, the gang arrived at the Gym. "Fight the Big Wave". May read the sign of the gym that featured a Machamp and Machoke. "If they had that written right on the door of their gym, they must be pretty confident in their skills". Max commented, looking up at the sign. "You're right. Maybe it's another one of those musclebound trainers. Remember Chuck from the Cianwood Pokémon Gym?" Brock said in agreement to what the young 8-year-old said, remembering the Fighting type Gym Leader back in Johto.
"I'm pretty sure May and Max don't know Chuck. He was a Gym Leader in the Johto Region Brock. But that's beside the point, this guy could be as strong or if not stronger than Chuck". Ash said to his old traveling companion, before he turned to look at his trusted partner, who was riding on his right shoulder.
"What do you say we go see the Gym Leader Pikachu?" Ash asked his partner, who nodded with a smirk. Ash walked up to the door and knocked on it with his right hand. "Hello there! Is anybody home?!" Ash called out gently, before suddenly the door burst open with him smacked in the face. A few girls in swimsuits came running out, carrying surfing boards. Ash ended up lying down on the floor with swirls in his eyes with Pikachu in the same state as his partner.
"Pokémon surprise attacks are fair, but those surprise attacks aren't fair". Ash groaned out, preferring a surprise Pokémon attack over that. "Hey dude. Probably not the best place to be taking a nap, you know". A voice said as a teenager walked out of the building with some girls behind him. The teenager was a male with sky blue hair and blue eyes, wearing a multi colored outfit. (He's wearing his OR/AS outfit)
Brock blushed at seeing the beautiful girls behind the teenager. "So many beautiful surfer girls!" Brock called out in joy as he ran up to the closest girl and grabbed one of her hands. "Hello ladies, my name is Brock! What do ya say we catch a wave on the surfboard of love!?" Brock greeted the female, his mind too focused on them as the teenager walked over to Ash. "Yo can I help you with something bro?" The teen asked Ash as the 12-year-old boy got back on his feet.
"Actually, I'm looking for the Dewford Gym Leader". Ash answered the teenager, getting him to smile. "No way, I'm him". The teenager said, pointing to himself, surprising Ash that the Gym leader was right in front of him. "I'm Brawly the leader of the Dewford Gym. Are you here to challenge me little man?" The Gym Leader known as Brawly asked Ash, which he nodded to him. "Yeah, I'm Ash from Pallet Town in Kanto". Ash introduced himself to Brawly, who waved his left hand.
"Sorry dude. No can do. You see right up until yesterday the onshore scene was totally gnarly with some really wicked wavage. But today there's a radical vasshow just off shore". Brawly spoke in surfer language, making Ash sweat drop since he doesn't meet many people that talk like that. "I may not understand surfer language, but I can tell that today you're not accepting challenges". Ash said with a sweat drop, getting Brawly to nod st him. "That's right little dude". Brawly replied to the Rainbow Hero, who sighed for a bit before he smiled.
"I understand. Could I request a gym challenge in around two weeks?" Ash requested from Brawly, getting the Gym Leader to slightly widen his eyes in surprise. "Two weeks?! Actually I was going to accept challenges tomorrow. Are you sure about this bro?" Brawly asked Ash if he was sure about having their battle in two weeks, which the Rainbow Hero nodded. "I'm sure". Ash replied to the Gym Leader with a confident smile. Brawly stared at Ash for a moment, before he smiled at him.
"Okay Ash, we'll have our battle in two weeks. Surf's up!" Brawly called out as he ran off to the beach with the surfer girls following him. "Well, that was a first. Talking to someone that speaks surfer language". Ash stated as he placed his hands on his hips. "You understood him?" Max questioned the Rainbow Hero, who shook his head.
"Yes and no". Ash replied to Max, understanding a little but not all of it. "I'm surprise that you want your battle in two weeks, Ash. You used to battle the Gym Leaders straight away". Brock said to the Rainbow Hero with an impressed look on his face. "I learned patience during the month before the Silver Conference. Besides, I'm gonna take this chance to do some training". Ash said to his old friend with a smile on his face.
"Hey since we've got 2 weeks here, how about we have some fun at the beach?" May asked her traveling companions with a smile, getting them all to look at her. "I don't mind spending some time at the beach". Ash said with a smile, okay to have a chance to relax. "Riding the waves with all those gorgeous surfer girls sounds good to me!" Brock called out goofily as he ran off, leaving the other three traveling companions and Pikachu sweat dropping.
Not much later, our heroes arrived at Dewford Town's beach where lots of people were having fun, most of them surfing. "Oh the ocean! Let's go swimming!" May called out in joy as she began undressing herself, making the others panic at her straight forwardness.
"Hold on May, not here! You can't change your clothes on the beach!" Max called out in horror, but was proven to be a waste of breath. May was wearing a two piece light green bathing suit underneath the whole time. She turned around and showed her bathing suit to Ash and Max. "Don't worry. Good grief, my bathing suit is under my clothes. It's a nice bathing suit". May said as she took a pose, while Ash and Max were sweat dropping at her. "Oh boy". Both boys groaned out, while Pikachu laughed in amusement.
May then turned to look at the Rainbow Hero and gave him a smile. "Ash, how about you go get change into some swimming trunks? Wanna have some fun together?" May asked the Rainbow Hero, who slowly started to back away in fear. "No… no thanks. I'm okay". Ash replied to May, before he turned around to walk away. However, the young girl managed to grab hold of his right hand, stopping him from escaping. "Come on please?" May asked again as she started dragging Ash to a clothing store, who was sweat dropping the whole time.
Meanwhile, Brock was going gaga again as he watched the female surfers. "Oh wow, check it out! Look at all those girls hang ten and ride those waves! Maybe when you're finished surfing, you can come and ride the waves of love with me!" Brock called out to the girls surfing, making Max sweat drop at him.
(10 minutes later)
10 minutes later, May was dragging Ash around the beach by holding onto his right arm with both her hands. Ash was now wearing a black rashie shirt and black swimming trunks, his hat was off but he still had his glove that had his Key Stone and Z-Ring on. Pikachu was ridding on his partner's head, giggling at seeing his best friend being dragged around on the beach.
"May, could you please let go?" Ash begged May, wanting her to stop dragging him. "Oh don't play hard to get, Ash. Just have fun. Hey, why don't we take this chance to go on a date?" May replied to the Rainbow Hero with a smile, making Ash widen his eyes more while Pikachu giggled.
"Wait a second, a date!" Ash called out in shock as May nodded with a wide smile. "Yeah. Please Ash, for me?'' May begged Ash, who sighed in defeat at how pushy she was. "Fine, but just this once". Ash said in defeat, guessing that going on a date with May wouldn't be so bad. "Pika Pika!" Pikachu giggled out at seeing his partner accept defeat so easily.
"Yay! Thank you Ash!" May called out in joy as she kissed the Rainbow Hero on the cheek, making his cheeks turn slightly red. "Whoa, is that you Ash dude!?" A familiar voice called out, getting Ash, Pikachu and May to turn to see Brawly walking up to them, accompanied by a Pokémon.
"It's Brawly!" Ash and May called out in surprise to see the Gym Leader here at the beach, before they turned to look at the Pokémon. The Pokémon accompanying Brawly was large and bulky and resembled a sumo wrestler. "Hey, how's it going dude?" Brawly greeted the Rainbow Hero with a smile. "Great, I figured I could have some fun at the beach for the day". Ash replied to the Gym Leader with a smile.
The Dewford Gym Leader nodded with a smile, before he took notice of May at Ash's side. "Sorry I didn't get to hear your name little lady". Brawly said to May, who just smiled at him. "I'm May from Petalburg City. Nice to meet you". May greeted Brawly with a smile, who returned the smile before he looked at Ash.
"Say Ash, are you and May on a date?" Brawly asked the Rainbow Hero, who nodded to him. "Yeah, I guess you could say that". Ash replied to Brawly as he shrugged, pretty much guessing he is on a date with his new friend. "Does that mean that you're his girlfriend?'' Brawly asked May, getting her to blush bright red as a Tamato Berry.
"Me… Ash's girlfriend… Ash and me". May dreamingly said with her hands on her cheeks and her eyes closed, making both boys and Pokémon sweat drop at her. "We're just having fun as friends". Ash corrected with a sweat drop at how May was reacting. Brawly laughed out at Ash's response. "Yeah, sure you are. But I'm pretty sure you guys can become a nice couple in the future!" Brawly laughed out as May continued to say hers and Ash's name.
Ash then took notice of the Pokémon besides Brawly. "Hey Brawly, who's that Pokémon with you?" Ash asked the Dewford Gym Leader, curious about the Pokémon. "That's my partner Hariyama". Brawly introduced his partner to the Rainbow Hero. "Hari Hariyama!" Hariyama called out, flexing its muscles.
Ash brought out his Pokedex with his right hand and scanned Hariyama with it. "Hariyama the Arm Thrust Pokémon; the evolved form of Makuhita. Hariyama's thick body may appear fat, but it is actually a hunk of solid muscle. If this Pokémon bears down and tightens all its muscles, its body becomes as hard as a rock". The Pokedex told the Rainbow Hero about Hariyama, showing what type it was.
"I gotta say, this Hariyama looks powerful". Ash complemented Hariyama as he put his Pokedex away, seeing that it was a strong Pokémon. "Thanks dude. Both Hariyama and I have been partners for a long time. Also that surfing is part of our exclusive training method and why challengers have a hard time with us. Surfing is a really, great way for a heavy Pokémon to build up leg strength while gaining an awesome sense of balance at the same time and having a great time while doing it". The Gym Leader explained to the Raianbow Hero, getting an interested look from him.
"Really? That sounds awesome". Ash said with an impressed look on his face. "Thanks. You know some of my challengers don't take me seriously because they believe that surfing is goofing off. Surfing may look fun and games, but it's still work. This island is full of nature everywhere you look: the ocean, the mountains, and the forests. It seems that playing in nature can end up turning into pretty decent training". Brawly thanked the Rainbow Hero, getting him to look down in thought.
"Playing in nature becomes training". Ash whispered to himself, thinking about what the Gym Leader told him. "Hey Hariyama let's go play". Brawly said to his partner as Hariyama nodded in agreement. "Hariyama!" The Arm Thrust Pokémon called out, before he and Brawly went to catch some waves, leaving the blushing May with the Rainbow Hero and his partner Pokémon.
Unknown to them was that not to far away, the annoying three thieves (Team Rocket or Loser) were targeting Pikachu as usual, using a boat that was a little bit away from the unsuspecting Rainbow Hero. Meowth was looking through binoculars at Pikachu. "There's our little Pikachu". Meowth said with a smirk on his face. "Good, fire the rocket propelled net!" Jessie told the Rich boy, who nodded with a smirk. "Roger!" The blue haired male replied before he fired a rocket at Pikachu. A net came out from the rocket and caught Pikachu in, making Ash, May and the Electric Mouse widen their eyes in surprise.
"A piece of cake!" Jessie called out in joy as James began pulling the net towards them. "But a non-fat low carb version". James commented as he held up the net. Pikachu unleashed Thunderbolt to try to escape, but got hurt instead. "I love these anti electrical nets". Meowth said with a wide smile on his face.
"And the boss is going to love us!" Jessie exclaimed happily, starting to get excited from thinking that they've finally succeed their goal. "The all new shining stars of the Hoenn Region is Team Rocket!" James called out with a wide smirk. "If nothing else is a great title". Meowth added as Wobbuffet came out of his Poke Vall. "Wobbu Wobbuffet!" Wobbuffer called out in agreement.
Brawly, who was just about to go surfing before the net showed up, looked at the annoying trio with narrowed eyes. "Hey! Who are you crazy dudes anyway?" Brawly demandingly questioned Team Loser, getting their attention as they began their motto.
"Prepare for trouble all you dudes and dudettes!" Jessie began the motto. "Make it double…" The Rich Boy continued, before Meowth interrupted them. "Enough! We already got that part out. And speaking of which, let's get going before we don't have Pikachu no more". Meowth called out, reminding the two clueless humans.
"You got a point". Jessie and James said in synch, before the boat began to speed off with the captured Pikachu. "I was actually going to spend the day, resting and having fun. But those plans have changed and I plan to release some stress on you three. Blastoise, let's go!" Ash called out before he threw a Poké Ball, releasing the fully evolved Kanto Water Starter, only it had a blue gauntlet on its right arm that held a Blastoisinite Keystone. "Blastoise!" Blastoise called out, putting on his new bigger black sunglasses.
"That's a Blastoise!" May exclaimed in astonishment, before she scanned it with her Pokédex. "Blastoise the Shellfish Pokémon; the evolved form of Wartortle. Blastoise has water spouts that protrude from its shell. The water spouts are very accurate. They can shoot bullets of water with enough accuracy to strike empty cans from a distance of over 160 feet". The Pokedex told the Petalburg girl about Blastoise, showing her what type it was.
"Do your worst twerp!" Meowth arrogantly exclaimed with a smirk. "We're not afraid of an overgrown turtle!" Jessie added, having no idea what they're getting themselves into.
"You losers should be scared''. Ash said with a smirk as he held up his left fist, before pressed his Keystone with his right hand, activating it and Blastoise's Mega Stone. "Roar surging waves! Blastoise...Mega Evolve!" Ash shouted out as a massive swirling pillar of water engulfed Blasotise as his body underwent its changed with his red eyes flashing under his glasses. His fist shot out from the pillar, before the pillar vanished and there stood Mega Balstoise, who roared as the DNA symbol briefly appeared in front of him.
"Oh oh!" Team Loser called out in horror at seeing Mega Blastoise. "Blastoise, Hydro Pump those losers!'' Ash called out as he pointed at Team Losers with his right hand's index finger. "Blastoise!" Mega Blastoise cried out as he fired a powerful jet of water from the cannon on its back at Team Losers, creating an explosion that sent them flying.
"Team Rocket's blasting off again!" Team Losers shouted out as they disappeared from sight. Pikachu, who was still stuck in the net, landed in the water next to shore. "You okay buddy?'' Ash asked his best friend as he ran up and picked the Electric type up, before freeing him from the net. "Pikachu". Pikachu replied to his best friend with a smile as Blastoise walked over to them, before returned to his normal form.
"That was incredible Ash". May said with a look of awe on her face as the Rainbow Hero turned to see her, Brawly and Hariyama walking up to him. "You're one dude full of surprises, especially with that Mega Evolved Blastoise". Brawly said with an impressed look on his face. "Thanks Brawly". Ash thanked the Gym Leader as he returned Blastoise to his Poke Ball.
Ash, May, and Pikachu then said their goodbyes to the Dewford Gym Leader as they left to have some fun. Ash and May spend the rest of their day having fun on the beach. Eventually, they were splashing each other in the water. Pikachu was resting on the sand as the two humans played with each other. "Hey Ash. How about we go have some drinks?" May asked the Rainbow Hero as they stopped splashing each other. "Sure, why not". Ash replied to May, getting a little thirsty.
Ash and May, along with Pikachu, went to a cafeteria nearby and ordered some food together. Right now, the two humans were drinking an Oran Berry juice together with it being May's idea on a table. Pikachu was enjoying his ketchup and a drink of Oran Berry juice of his own as well. Ash's bag was next to him with his jacket, having been retrieved by the Rainbow Hero before coming here to the cafeteria. "Isn't this wonderful Ash?'' May asked the Rainbow Hero, sitting next to him instead of across him.
"I guess. Today has been pretty fun". Ash replied to May with a smile, which resulted in her cheeks turning red as she leaned her head on his right shoulder. "I'm having fun…with it just being us". May said with her eyes closed. "Pika pika!" Pikachu cried out from his spot on the table, feeling insulted that May didn't mention him. "Don't you mean us and Pikachu". Ash chuckled a bit in amusement as May giggled. "Yeah, you, me and Pikachu''. May corrected as she pat the Electric Mouse on the head.
"There you guys are!'' Max called out as he and Brock walked over to their friends, wearing their normal clothes since they decided not to get change. "Hey guys, there you are". Ash greeted with a smile as Max and Brock sat down on the spare chairs. "What have you two been up too?'' Brock asked his old friend, taking notice of how close May was to the Rainbow Hero.
"Team Losers showed up and tried to steal Pikachu again. But as usual, they went flying''. Ash gave a short explanation as he and May finished their drink together. "Again? How long have they been chasing you around?" Max asked the Rainbow Hero, getting him to look at the younger boy.
"2 years''. Ash answered, shocking both May and Max at his answer. "Two years!'' May and Max cried out in shock, which Ash nodded to them before he took notice of something. A young boy that looked to be 5-years-old with a Pichu next to him was walking up to their table.
The young boy was wearing a blue rashie shirt and black swimming trunks. He also seemed to be holding a book in his hands as he stopped a little bit away from them. "Um excuse me". The young boy said as the gang looked at him and the Pichu.
"Can I…have your autograph Mr. Rainbow Hero?" The young boy asked as he held out his book and pen to Ash. May and Max looked confused, Brock and Pikachu looked at Ash in concern while the Rainbow Hero didn't look worried at all. "Sure". Ash replied to the young boy as he took the book and pen.
"What's your name?'' Ash asked the young boy, who looked excited. "Ray''. The young boy named Ray answered as Ash finished autographing the book and handed it back to the 5-year-old. "You'll make a great trainer someday. Remember to believe in your Pokémon''. Ash told Ray, who looked excited as he nodded to the Rainbow Hero before he ran off with his Pichu.
"Ash, what did he mean when he called you the Rainbow Hero?" May curiously questioned the Rainbow Hero. Pikachu gave his partner a glance of worry, only for Ash to smile. He knew it was time his two latest travel companions learned about his identity as the Rainbow Hero.
"Well May, it has to do with this". Ash said as he pulled out the Rainbow Wing from his jacket's pocket. "Whoa…" Max said in awe, his eyes shimmering in awe at the sight of the enchanting feather. "It's beautiful". May said with her hands clapped together, entranced by the golden feather.
"This is a feather from the Legendary Pokémon Ho-oh. I got it long ago when I first began my journey". Ash started to explain, shocking the Maple siblings. "No way! That's a feather from Ho-oh, the legendary bird of the Johto region!" Max exclaimed in shock, earning a nod from Ash.
"Yes, you see the one Hi-oh chooses to bestow its feather to is the person it deems worthy to face him, and that person is known as the Rainbow Hero". Ash explained to the two siblings, not noticing a passing by couple seeing the Rainbow Wing in his hands.
"Wait, so you've actually fought a legendary Pokémon?" May asked in shock that Ash actually battled Ho-oh. "Oh, more times than you think actually. But there's more to the legend then just that. It is said that the Rainbow Hero is the one destined to one day carve out the path that will lead to a new future for both humans and Pokémon". Ash stated as both siblings listened carefully.
For the rest of the day, Ash explained to May and Max about the importance of being the Rainbow Hero with Brock and Pikachu watching them.
(2 weeks later)
Ash and his friends May, Max, and Brock have been staying in Dewford Town for two weeks now. After explaining the legends of the Rainbow Hero, May and Max were astonished and in awe that Ash was someone of great importance to the world. Ash decided to take Brawly's advice on how playing in nature can end up becoming nice training for his upcoming match against him.
Our heroes have had a few adventures. They went fishing once with May trying to catch an Octillery. She failed, but she was growing as a trainer. Ash caught a new Pokémon called a Skrelp. It was a Pokémon from the Kalos Region and was a Poison type. Ash captured it with Ralts since he needed more Poison Types. At one point, May and Jessie's Wurmple were switched out during a battle. Jessie, being a slimy, conniving thief, schemed to have both at the same time but failed. In the end, May recovered her Wurmple again.
One day, Ash and his friends went inside Granite Cave and met the Devon Corporation's President's son Steven Stone. However, Team Loser showed up and separated the gang with Ash and Brock stuck with James. During their time together, they discovered a Fighting type Pokémon called Timburr. It was from the Unova Region and it seemed strong.
James tried to catch it with Cacnea, but all he got was a Fire Punch instead. Ash tried next with Treecko and succeeded. They continued on, but soon were running from an army of angry Arron because of James being stupid. They found the others and met Steven Stone.
Steven took an interest in Ash's growing potential as a trainer and gave him a Sceptilite Mega Stone after seeing his bond with his Treecko. Steven Stone not only researched rare stones, but was also quite a powerful Steel type trainer by using just an Aggron to fully blast the three losers out of the cave with just one attack.
Later on, May's Wurmple had evolved into a Silcoon. That made May extremely happy because she's going to eventually have her own Beautifly like the one Janet had in the first contest she saw. Jessie's Wurmple on the other hand evolved to a Cascoon, which she mistakenly believes is also a Silcoon.
Ash also caught a Corphish when the group went camping for the day with him training his team. He learned that this species were highly aggressive in battle, which got his interest. He managed to defeat it with his Treecko and being patient.
Brock also caught a new Pokémon. He caught a Mudkip. In this case, he and his friends were looking for a training spot, so they climbed up a mountain where there was also a waterfall. They met an old man with a Mudkip fin-hairstyle known simply as Old Man Swamp. Old Man Swamp raised baby Mudkip to be sent as new Pokémon partners for trainers in the Hoenn Region. Brock befriended an older Mudkip since it was acting as guardian for the younger ones. It took some time to work together and understand each other. Old Man Swamp gave the grown Mudkip to Brock to raise it.
Ash, May, Brock, and Max met Professor Birch again, who was on Dewford doing his research on Pokémon. They helped a kid named Keanu, who got kicked out of his Secret Base by Team Loser who took his Nincada hostage. Also along the way, they met Hoenn's organizations Teams Magma and Aqua's admins, Tabitha for Magma and Shelly for Aqua. They seemed to have been looking for something, but got the wrong place.
Later, May's Silcoon evolved to its last stage Beautifly while battling Team Rocket's Pokémon when they tried to catch some Seedot. It learned Gust as its new move. Jessie's Cascoon on the other hand evolved to a Pokémon called Dustox. Professor Birch left the group, leaving to contiue his research elsewhere.
The group got separated from their Pokémon for a little while before they reunited. The next day they meet a playful Sableye that was tricked by Meowth. The Dark and Ghost type interested Ash so he caught it. Sableye got along well with the gang, despite its attempts to scare them.
One day while Ash was training with his Pokémon, he met a girl named Shauna with her Pokémon partner Meditite. She bragged about being Brawly's apprentice and challenged him to a battle. But then a storm was coming out and Ash wisely advised to call off the battle. Brawly showed up and actually told them that Shauna just studies at the gym, but was not his apprentice. The reason why is that Shauna is impatient and can't learn that there things more important than winning or losing like forming a bond with your Pokémon.
They all travelled together to get somewhere safe from the hurricane. Shauna showed her sweet side when she saw a group of scared Seedot. They found more Pokémon scared of the hurricane so they decide to look after them, along with Team Loser, who backstabbed them as usual.
After dealing with those losers, it was finally time for the Gym Battle Ash and Brawly agreed on. Brawly decided to hold it on a nearby island that he uses as his training ground. When they arrived there, they saw Team Loser again trying to steal all the food. Before Ash had the chance to send them flying, they blasted off through a geyser.
Now finally after being lead to a rocky battle field that can spout out geysers from time to time, the Gym Battle would begin. Brawly was standing on the left side while Ash stood on the right. Shauna was acting as referee, while May, Max and Brock were watching as spectators. Pikachu was with them since he wasn't battling this time.
"We will now begin the battle between the Gym Leader Brawly and Ash from Pallet Town. Each trainer will use two Pokémon, and only the challenger will be allowed to make substitutions. Ready Brawly, ready Ash? I know from experience that both of you are great Pokémon Trainers, so make this a match that all of us will remember here for a long time to come. Now begin!'' Shauna cried out as she raised the flags to officially start the battle.
"Oh you won't forget this. Mienshao, let's go!" Brawly cried out as he threw a Poké Ball, releasing his Pokémon. Mienshao was a white and long bodied Pokémon with a small head and small, triangular ears. Its forehead had a purple spot adorning it as well as a yellow one on its snout. It possessed a pair of long, yellow tipped whiskers which have split ends. Its arms were almost completely covered by a large amount of fur that is tipped in purple and split at the end. Its torso has one purple ring of fur around its midsection. It also had purple fur on the bottom section of the torso, which resembled pants, and its bottom paws were clawed. It had a long, skinny tail that, like its paw fur, is tipped purple and split at its end.
Mienshao gave Ash a glare, who was surprised to see this new Pokémon. "Haven't seen this one before". Ash commented as he took out his Pokedex and scanned Mienshao. "Mienshao, the Martial Arts Pokémon. Its arm fur is used as a weapon in battle and acts like a battle whip. Before it attacks, it lets out a bizarre wail. It then combos its attacks that are difficult to see and overwhelmingly unstoppable, and slowly stores up power for a finishing blow". The Pokedex told Ash about Mienshao and showing its type, getting the Rainbow Hero to smirk in excitement.
"Sounds like a tough opponent, but I enjoy tough battles! Go Scizor!" Ash cried out as he threw an Ultra Ball, releasing the Steel and Bug type. "Scizor!'' Scizor cried out as he landed on his feet, before looking over his shoulder to look at Ash.
"It's been a while since we battled together, so let's give it our best shot Scizor". Ash said to his Bug and Steel type, who nodded to him before looking back at Mienshao. "Whoa that's a Scizor! It looks strong!'' Max cried out in awe at seeing Ash's Steel and Bug type.
"Ash must have swapped out for this battle''. Brock commented with a smile on his face. "Pika-pika!'' Pikachu cried out from his position in May's arms. "So that's a Scizor''. May said in an impressed tone as she brought out her Pokedex and scanned the Steel and Bug type.
"Scizor the Pincer Pokémon. It is the evolved form of Scyther. Scizor has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. This Pokémon flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature''. The Pokedex explained as Scizor flapped its wings and held its pincers up, looking confident.
Max took notice of Scizor's confident look. "Looks like Scizor is ready for battle". Max commented with a smile. "Pikachu!" Pikachu cried out in agreement to what Max said. "Yeah, but is Scizor the right Pokémon to use in this battle?'' May asked in concern for the Rainbow Hero. "Scizor is a Bug and Steel type, and this Mienshao must be a Fighting type. This match could go either way". Brock explained to May, honestly having no idea how this'll go.
(Scizor V.S Mienshao)
"Let's start this off with a bang! Scizor, use Bullet Punch!" Ash called out as one of Scizor's claws glowed light-blue, before it charged at Mienshao. "Starting off with a head-on attack, huh? Mienshao, use Fake out!" Brawly called out as Mienshao's hands glowed orange as it clapped them together. When Mienshao's hands clapped, a large shockwave of air came out of them, striking Scizor and sending it back with its pincers returning to normal.
"What just happened?" May asked in confusion at what she witnessed. "Fake out is a move that causes the opponent to finch, that's why Scizor's Bullet Punch was cancelled". Brock explained to May without facing her, his eyes focused on the battle.
"Well that killed the mood. Just have to go with a different approach. Scizor, Swords Dance!" Ash called out, thrusting his right hand out. Scizor cried out as multiple light-blue swords circle around it. The swords stopped and pointed towards Scizor, end first, before disappearing. A red aura then bursts from the ground underneath Scizor, before a lighter-colored red aura goes upwards along its body, boosting Scizor's attack power.
"Hey that was smart. Now Scizor's attack power increased". Max commented with a smile. "Yeah, now Scizor's attacks will deal more damage". Brock said in agreement to what Max said.
"Mienshao, High Jump Kick!" Brawly called out with a smirk as Mienshao jumped into the air with one of its knees starting to glow purple. "Counter that with X-scissor!" Ash called out as Scizor's claws glowed light green. Scizor clashed with Mienshao's High Jump Kick with its claws in an 'X' formation, leaving behind a trail of light green energy from each of its claws.
Both Pokémon had a power struggle for a few seconds, before the two attacks created an explosion. Smoke covered the two Pokémon from view before they both leaped out and landed on a few of the rocky pillars around the battlefield. "Wow dude, your Scizor has got some serious power". Brawly commented with a smile on his face.
"Thanks, but you haven't seen anything yet! Scizor, Acrobatics!" Ash called out with a smirk on his face. "Scizor!'' Scizor cried out as its body glowed light-blue, before it quickly zipped through the air, striking Mienshao faster than the Fighting type could react and sending it smashing into the wall.
"Whoa, that's some speed. But we've got speed too! Mienshao, show em your Drain Punch!" Brawly called out with a smirk on his face as Mienshao shot out of the crater it made in the wall with its fist surrounded in a green orb of energy. It then punched Scizor, sending the Bug and Steel type back with a trail of light green sparkles being absorbed by Mienshao.
"What was that, Brock?" May asked the former Gym Leader in surprise. "Drain Punch is a move that sucks the opponent's energy out of it and heals the caster". Brock explained to the young girl with narrowed eyes. "Meaning Mienshao recovered some of the damage it took while Scizor got hurt". Max summarized for his sister.
Suddenly, the whole place started to shake. "What the! Is this the geyser!?" Ash called out in surprise as Brawly smirked. "You got it bro! Mienshao, Aerial Ace!" Brawly called out as Mienshao started to gather energy.
A geyser came out from below Mienshao, bringing the Fighting type up before it leaped at Scizor with its legs glowing light-blue. "Scizor, use Bullet Punch!" Ash called out as one of Scizor's claws glows light-blue before it charged at Mienshao. Unlike last time, they didn't clash but instead their attacks hit right on.
Scizor's Bullet Punch landed a hit on Mienshao's stomach while the Fighting type socked the Bug and Steel type in the face. Both Pokémon fell to the ground on their backs from the direct hits. "Mienshao!/Scizor!" Brawly and Ash called out in concern for their Pokémon.
Surprisingly, both Pokémon got back on their feet, looking at each other with eyes full of determination. "No way! They both got back up!" Max called out in surprise that both Scizor and Mienshao could still battle. "Neither one of them wants to give. They want to battle till the end". Brock commented, seeing the looks in the two Pokémon's eyes.
"Looks like our Pokémon wanna keep at it, Ash. Let give them what they want. Mienshao, Aerial Ace!" Brawly called out as Mienshao's legs glowed light-blue. "Fine with me! Scizor, Acrobatics!" Ash called out with a smirk on his face. "Scizor!" Scizor cried out as its body glowed light-blue before it quickly zipped through the air.
Both Pokémon clashed as they passed each other, landing on rocky pillars. However, the process continued on as they leaped at each other, clashing as they passed one another and landing on rocky pillars. The same thing continued on as both Pokémon refused to accept defeat.
"Whoa, been a while since I've seen my Mienshao this fired up. So let's get fired up even more! High Jump Kick!" Brawly called out with a smirk as Mienshao jumped into the air with one of its knees starting to glow purple. "Dodge that!" Ash called out as Scizor spread its wings and flew away as Mienshao smashed the rocky pillar.
However, surprisingly Mienshao jumped after Scizor and landed another High Jump Kick into the bug and Steel type's stomach, making it cry out in pain. "What!" Ash called out in surprise as Scizor clashed into the wall, creating a crater while Mienshao landed back on the battlefield.
"Surprised dude? I trained my Mienshao so that in case it misses with High Jump Kick, it can do another one". Brawly said with a smile on his face as Ash gritted his teeth. "Oh yeah! X-scissor!" Ash called out as Scizor's claws glowed light green, before it forced itself out of the crater, landing a direct hit and sending the Fighting type back.
"This battle's so cool! Neither one of them are not giving up!" Max called out in excitement from watching the two Pokémon. "But how much more can they take". May said in concern as Pikachu was cheering Scizor on.
The place started shaking again, making Brawly smirk. "Another geyser's coming up, but this time we'll be ready! Scizor, Swords Dance!" Ash exclaimed as Scizor cried out as multiple light-blue swords circle around it. The swords stopped and point towards Scizor, end first, before disappearing. A red aura then bursts from the ground underneath it, before a lighter-colored red aura goes upwards along its body, boosting Scizor's attack power.
"Power up as much as you want dude, but it won't help! Mienshao, Drain Punch!" Brawly called out with a smirk as Mienshao's fist becomes surrounded in a green orb of energy. A geyser came out from below Mienshao, raising it up in the sky like before as it charged at Scizor.
"Scizor, use Bullet Punch!" Ash called out as one of Scizor's claws glows light-blue again as it charged at Mienshao. Both attacks clashed again, creating an explosion that covered the two Pokémon from view. After what felt like an hour, the smoke cleared to reveal both Pokémon standing on their feet a little bit away from each other.
Both Pokémon stared at each other for 10 seconds before they collapsed, their eyes now swirls. "Both Scizor and Mienshao are unable to battle! This match ends in a draw!'' Shauna called out as she held up both flags, signaling a draw.
"No way! A draw!" Max called out in surprise at the results. "Poor Scizor and it tried so hard". May said in sadness for the Bug and Steel type. "Yeah and now both Ash and Brawly only have one Pokémon left". Brock commented with his arms crossed. Pikachu looked sad that his friend didn't defeat Mienshao.
Both trainers returned their exhausted Pokémon, before they looked at the balls containing their friends. "You did great Scizor, take a nice long rest''. Ash thanked his friend as he put the Ultra Ball away. "You too Mienshao. Take a good rest''. Brawly thanked his Pokémon as well, before he put the Poke Ball away.
Brawly brought out another Poke Ball with a smile. "Hariyama, ride it dude!'' Brawly called out as he threw the Poke Ball, releasing his partner Pokémon. "Hariyama!" Hariyama cried out as it landed on the rocky battle field, causing a small earthquake. "I should have known''. Ash said to himself with narrowed eyes.
"Check out that Hariyama! It looks strong!'' Max called out in amazement at seeing Brawly's Hariyama. "Do you think Ash has a chance against it?" May asked in concern for the Rainbow Hero. "We'll have to wait and see''. Brock replied to May, his arms crossed and eyes narrowed. "Pikachu pi!" Pikachu cheered for his best friend.
"Ok here goes! Go Treecko!" Ash called out as he threw a Poke Ball, releasing the Grass Type starter. "Treecko!" Treecko cried out as he landed on its feet and brought out its twig. "Let the match begin!" Shauna called out as she held up the flags once more.
(Hariyama V.S Treecko)
"Hariyama, Arm Thrust!" Brawly called out with a smirk as Hariyama held its hands out, charging at Treecko. "Treecko, Detect!" Ash called out as Treecko's eyes glowed blue before it started to skillfully dodge all of the Arm Thrust attacks from Hariyama.
"Clever! Detect is a move that lets the caster dodge the opponent's attack!" Brock commented with a smile at Ash's quick thinking. "There's no way that Hariyama can hit Treecko!" Max called out in excitement, thinking that Ash and Treecko had the advantage.
"Think again! Seismic Toss!'' Brawly called out with a smirk. "Hariyama!'' The Fighting type called out as it brought Treecko into a bear hug, who widened its eyes in surprise. Hariyama jumped into the air and did many front flips, before it goes down and slammed Treecko into the ground. "Treecko!" Ash called out in concern for his Grass type.
"Treecko!" Treecko growled out as it got back on its feet. "Nice Treecko, now give em a test of your Drain Punch!" Ash called out as he held out his right hand. A black orb with blue-white sparkles, outlined in green, surrounded Treecko's left fist as it leaped and socked Hariyama in the face.
Green, sparkling energy came out of Hariyama and were absorbed into Treecko, healing the Grass type. "Nice strategy, using Drain Punch to re-energize. Too mad it won't keep that energy! Hariyama, Vital Throw!" Brawly called out as Hariyama slammed into the Treecko, before he grabbed the Grass type and threw him into the ground.
"That looked like it hurt!'' May called out in concern for Treecko. "Energy Ball go!" Ash called out to his Grass type, who nodded to him. "Treecko tree!" Treecko called out as he opened its mouth and formed a light green energy ball in front of his mouth. He fired the energy ball from his mouth at Hariyama's face, landing a direct hit on the face. Hariyama took a step back from the pain, but still remained strong.
"Knock off!" Brawly called out as Hariyama grabbed Treecko's tail and slammed him into the ground once more, causing the Grass Type to cry out in pain. "Treecko!'' Ash called out in concern for his Grass type.
"Now Hariyama, Seismic Toss!" Brawly called out with a smirk. "Hariyama!" The Fighting type called out as it grabbed Treecko, who widened its eyes in surprise. Hariyama jumped into the air and did many front flips, before it went down and slammed Treecko onto the ground.
"Treecko!" Treecko growled out in pain as it struggled to stand up. "Finish it with Arm Thrust!" Brawly called out as he held out his left hand. Hariyama held its hands out as it charged towards the fallen Grass Type.
"If this attack hits, Treecko's done for!" Max called out in concern. "Treecko, you gotta move!'' May called out in concern for the Grass Type. "Pika pi Pikachu!'' Pikachu cried out for his friend from May's arms.
"Don't give up Treecko! Remember I believe in you and I know you can do this! Now show them your fighting spirit!" Ash called out to his Grass Type, which Treecko nodded as he got on his knees. "Treecko tree!" Treecko cried out as its whole body started glowing, making everyone gasp.
Hariyama's large hands were about to make contact, before it was stopped by the glowing Pokémon's right hand, making the Fighting type widen its eyes in surprise. The glowing Treecko started growing as it grew a long leaf on its head and three long leaves on its hands. The evolved Pokémon shot open its eyes as the evolution ended, reevealing what it was.
(Play Pokémon Heroes of Hoenn music)
"Grovyle!" The evolved Grovyle called out with a smirk on its face. "Not good!" Brawly called out in panic. "Hari!" Hariyama cried out with wide eyes at seeing Treecko evolve. "Treecko…" Brock said with a smile on his face. "Evolved into a Grovyle!" Max finished for his friend with a huge smile. "Awesome!'' May called out in happiness at witnessing Treecko's evolution. "Pikachu!'' Pikachu cried out in happiness at seeing his friend evolve and grow stronger.
"That's the way Grovyle! Show them your new found strength!'' Ash called out with a smirk on his face. "Grovyle!" Grovyle called out with a smirk as it easily pushed Hariyama back. The three leaves on Grovyle's forearms glowed light green and combine into two long sharp blades.
Grovyle moved with newfound speed and landed a direct hit on Hariyama, making the Fighting Type cry out in pain as he was forced to take a few steps back. "Hariyama!'' Brawly called out in concern for his partner.
"That was a Leaf Blade attack!'' Max called out in amazement, naming the attack that Grovyle used. "Now Grovyle has a fighting chance against Hariyama". Brock commented with a smile on his face.
The whole place started shaking against as a geyser came out from under Hariyama, bringing the Fighting Type higher in the air. "Hariyama, use a full powered Knock Off!" Brawly called out as Hariyama held out his two large hands as the geyser brought him to Grovyle.
"Grovyle, let's end this with one last Leaf Blade!" Ash called out with a smirk on his face. "Grovyle!'' Grovyle called out as he holds his arms in an 'X' shape position. However, surprisingly a geyser came out from under the Grass Type like Hariyama, which Grovyle rode it like his opponent.
Both Pokémon leaped off the geysers and stuck as they passed each other. Both Grovyle and Hariyama landed on their feet with the Grass Type having its eyes closed and had a smirk on its face. It was quiet for a few seconds, before Hariyama gasped as it collapsed with its eyes now in swirls.
"Hariyama is unable to battle, Grovyle wins! So the victory goes to Ash Ketchum!" Shauna called out as she held up the green flag, signaling Ash's victory.
(Victor: Grovyle! Music stops)
"Alright, way to go Grovyle!" Ash called out with a huge smile as Grovyle stood up with its blades returning to normal. 'Thanks Ash'. Grovyle replied with a smirk as he looked at his trainer. Browly had a smile on his face, satisficed from his intense match with Ash and his Pokemon.
Later outside at the forest, Brawly was handing a Knuckle Badge to Ash, who had Pikachu on his shoulder and Grovyle and Scizor behind him. "Here's proof of your victory at the Dewford Gym. The Knuckle Badge dude". Brawly said with a smile as Ash took the badge with his left hand hand. "Thanks Brawly". Ash thanked the Gym Leader with a smile.
"You fought a great battle right to the end without ever losing your focus. You're really a one of a kind trainer". Brawly said with a smile on his face. "Plus very cool''. Shauna added with a wink. "Thanks guys, but I've still got a long way to go''. Ash said as he rubbed the back of his head with his right hand.
Watching from behind the Rainbow Hero was May, Max and Brock who were all smiling at Ash. "Ash was awesome. His strategy and belief in his Pokémon was amazing". May said with a smile on her face. "I'm not even sure that was a strategy, but it was still cool". Max remarked with a smile on his face.
"That's what makes Ash who he is". Brock said with a smile on his face as Ash showed Grovyle and Scizor the Knuckle Badge. "I'm real proud of ya little dude. If you keep on battling with trust in your Pokémon, you'll be the best in the world someday. Keep on training and be the best that you can". Brawly told the Rainbow Hero with a smile, getting Ash's attention as he turned to look at the Gym Leader.
"No problem, I'll keep training no matter what". Ash replied to Brawly with a smile as he looked down at the Knuckle Badge in his right hand. 'Verity…Sorrel…I'll make both of you proud as well'. The Rainbow Hero thought to himself with a smile on his face, thinking about his two close friends.
"Jigglypuff!" A familiar voice called out as everyone looked to see their little pink friend behind May, Max and Brock. "IT'S JIGGLYPUFF!" Ash, May, Max and Brock called out in panic with Pikachu, Grovyle and Scizor also looking worried. Brawly and Shauna on the other hand looked confused.
"Jiggulypuff~, Jigguly~ Jiggulypuff~." Jiggulypuff began to sing into its microphone as everyone began to feel drowse. "Not…again''. Ash moaned out as he along with everyone else fell asleep. Jiggulypuff took notice of her sleeping audience, making her puff her cheeks in anger.
"Jigguly puff!" Jiggulypuff cried out as it took off the lid of its microphone and got to work on scribbling on everybody's faces as the sun began to set. When they all wake up, they're gonna have a surprise.
And one! I promise to do the next chapter as soon as possible, but it might take some time. Catch ya later.
