The Ashes of Confidence Chapter 2 Full of Confidence
(Disclaimer: I do not Own Pokémon. Pokémon Belongs to Game Freak and Nintendo).
(A/N: This Chapter takes Place a month before the Previous Chapter).
(It was a Month Earlier and a Bright Sunny Day. And our favorite Protagonist, Ash Ketchum was his Casual, Upbeat, and eager self, as he was getting Ready to Start his Day. Ash Ketchum was Putting on his Signature Kalos Cap. Then Ash Ketchum turns to His #1 Partner and Buddy, Pikachu. Currently, Pikachu was Sitting on Ash's Bed, looking Just as Eager. Then Ash Ketchum says to Pikachu).
Ash Ketchum: Come on Pikachu. Let us go!
Pikachu: PIKA! (Translation: "YES!". Then they hear Ash's Mom, Delia Call them).
Delia Ketchum: ASH! COME ON DOWN! IT IS TIME FOR BREAKFAST! (Then Ash Ketchum Says to Her).
Ash Ketchum: I AM COMING MOM! (Ash Ketchum turns to Pikachu and says). Come on Pikachu. (Pikachu says excitedly).
Pikachu: Pika. (Translation: "Okay". Then Pikachu Jumps onto Ash's Shoulder, before Ash Runs down to the Kitchen where his mom, and the House Cleaner, Mr. Mime are. Delia Ketchum is finishing making Ash's Breakfast. Ash Ketchum Sits down at the Table, just as Delia Ketchum sets Ash Ketchum's Breakfast down on the table in front of Ash. A Little While Later, Ash Ketchum was just finishing his Breakfast, just as Delia Ketchum asks).
Delia Ketchum: So, Ash, what are you and Pikachu going to do today?
Ash Ketchum: Well, I was going to Go and Visit Professor Oak. (Delia Suddenly Remembers Something).
Delia Ketchum: Oh, that reminds me Ash. Your old Friend Gary Oak is back! (This Makes Ash Ketchum Very Excited).
Ash Ketchum: Gary is Back! THAT IS SO COOL! (Ash Ketchum Stands up and is about to run out of the house with Pikachu when Delia Ketchum).
Delia Ketchum: ASH KETCHUM! (Ash Ketchum Stops in his tracks before Delia Ketchum says). AshKetchum, are you not going to wash up?
Ash Ketchum: Sorry Mom, but I will do it later. Gotta Go. (Ash Ketchum runs of the House, and Delia Ketchum Sighs as she watches Ash Ketchum Runs to Professor Oak's Lab.
(Ash Ketchum runs as fast as he Can to Professor Oak's Laboratory with Pikachu on his Shoulder. As they are getting close to their Destination, Ash Ketchum Says).
Ash Ketchum: All Right! PIKACHU LET US GO! (From Ash Ketchum's Shoulder, Pikachu is Just as Excited as Ash Ketchum is and says).
Pikachu: PI PIKA PI PIKA PI PIKACHU! (Translation: "I AM RIGHT BEHIND YOU BUDDY!" Then Ash Ketchum and Pikachu arrive at their Destination. They arrive at the Fence separating the Pokémon Ranch, and the rest of Pallet Town. Ash Ketchum Looks over and sees that just as his Mother Said, Gary Oak was Back and talking with his grandfather, Professor Oak. Gary is Wearing his Sinnoh Clothes, minus the Lab Coat. They are talking amongst each other indistinctly. Ash Ketchum then gets extremely excited and climbs over the Fence shouting).
Ash Ketchum: HEY GARY! PROFESSOR OAK! (Gary and Professor Oak stop their Conversation and turn to see Ash Ketchum running towards them. Professor Oak says with his Usual Smile).
Professor Oak: Well, its Ash. (Ash Ketchum runs up to Gary Oak and Professor Oak).
Ash Ketchum: Hey Gary. Long time No See. (Gary Oak Responds Greeting Ash Ketchum with his Signature, non-Cocky, and Friendly Smile).
Gary Oak: It is Good to see you, Ash. You too Pikachu. (Gary Oak Says Greeting Pikachu).
Pikachu: Pika Pikachu. (Translation: "Hi Gary").
Ash Ketchum: So, Gary what brings you back to Pallet Town after so long?
Gary Oak: Well, I am here to see my Pokémon and give my grandfather a report on behalf of Professor Rowan.
Ash Ketchum: Gary, do you time to have a battle with me? (Gary Oak Chuckles to himself, knowing that Ash Ketchum really wants to battle as is why, he is Here to See him. Gary Oak sighs as he feels Nostalgic before replying).
Gary Oak: Sure, why not Ash? But I will not go easy on you Ash, just because we are old friends. (Ash Ketchum is now extremely excited that we get to battle his Rival after so long).
Ash Ketchum: I would not want you to. Let us do it Gary. (Ash Ketchum turns to Professor Oak and says). Professor Oak could you officiate our Battle?
Professor Oak: Sure, I would be happy to.
(Ash Ketchum and Gary Oak were now Standing on a Battlefield of Grass, with Professor Oak Standing between them, and starts the Procedure).
Ash Ketchum: Do Not Hold back on Me Gary Oak!
Gary Oak: Do Not disappoint me, Ash Ketchum!
Professor Oak: This Battle Between Ash and Gary Oak, is about to begin. This will be a one-on-one battle with no substitutions and no time limit. The Battle will be over when one sides Pokémon are unable to Continue. And now if you please, bring out your Pokémon! (Ash Ketchum turns to Pikachu on his Shoulder and says).
Ash Ketchum: Okay Buddy your Up! (Pikachu Excitedly Jumps off Ash Ketchum's Shoulder and Onto the Battlefield in front of Him).
Gary Oak: Pikachu huh? Well, I am very curious to see how Strong Pikachu has gotten since I last saw him. (Gary Oak then takes out a Pokéball and says). And this is My Partner! LET'S GO! (Gary Oak throws his Pokéball and it releases the Pokémon Gary Oak has chosen to Battle Ash Ketchum with. The Pokémon Roars Loudly. Ash discovers The Pokémon is a…).
Ash Ketchum: A VENUSAUR! THAT IS SO COOL!
Gary Oak: It has been Determined that Ash will Have the First Move. Ready? BATTLE BEGIN! (Ash Ketchum and Gary Oak Clash in a VS. Scene. Ash Ketchum Says to Pikachu exuberating Confidence).
Ash Ketchum: Let Us Go Pikachu! THUNDERBOLT! (Pikachu jumps into the air and releases a powerful bolt of yellow electricity from its body at Gary's Venusaur. As the Thunderbolt is descending upon Venusaur, Gary Oak Says).
Gary Oak: Venusaur Use Protect! (Venusaur has a green force field surrounds its body, protecting it from Pikachu's Thunderbolt attack Completely. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu were not expecting this).
Ash Ketchum: What?!
Pikachu: Pika?! (Translation: "What The?!". Ash Ketchum Decides to Continue Battling on to the Best of his and Pikachu's Ability).
Ash Ketchum: Do Not Give Up Pikachu! Use QUICK ATTACK! (Pikachu has a light blue outline surrounds its body as Pikachu Blasts off running at a fast speed. As Pikachu runs, a silver trail of energy comes from behind it. But Gary Oak is Ready for this as he says).
Gary Oak: Pikachu's Famous Speed will not Help against My Venusaur. Venusaur Use Double Team! (Venusaur's body glows white and it creates multiple copies of itself, there are enough Venusaur Copies to Completely Surround Pikachu. The Sheer Number of Venusaur Copies causes Pikachu to Screech to a Halt, stopping its Quick Attack. Pikachu is Confused by all the Venusaur Copies, that it is not able to Find the Real One. Pikachu begins getting Nervous. Ash Ketchum Says to Pikachu).
Ash Ketchum: Pikachu do not worry. Just Spin and use Thunderbolt to get them all. (Pikachu nods at Ash and spins on his back while using Thunderbolt to form an electric barrier to protect himself from the opponent's attacks. Gary Oak was clearly Not Expecting this as the Thunderbolt hits all the Venusaur except the Real one. Which Was Standing Right in Front of Gary Oak. Then Pikachu Stops using Thunderbolt and gets Back on its Fight with a Confident Smile Ready to Continue the Fight. Then Gary Oak Asks).
as he Asks).
Gary Oak: What Was that?
Ash Ketchum: That Was Our Signature Counter Shield. (Gary Smiles in Proudness and amazement).
Gary Oak: Very Impressive Ash, I Was Not Expecting that.
Ash Ketchum: Well, we have Gotten Stronger since we last seen Each Other. (Ash Ketchum and Pikachu Smile Confidently).
Gary Oak: Ash it is Very Clear how Strong you and Pikachu have become. (Gary Oak Smiles Confidently). But So Have Me and Venusaur. Ever Since We Met (Gary Oak Reaches into his Shirt and Grabs Something). In the Kalos Region. (Gary Oak Pulls a Necklace with a Stone that Ash Ketchum At once Recognizes as he Shouts).
Ash Ketchum: A KEY STONE!
Gary Oak: That is Right Ash. (Then Gary Oak Shouts). VENUSAUR! IT IS TIME… (Gary Oak Grips his Key Stone Necklace). TO MEGA EVOLVE! (Venusaur Reveals its Mega Stone, Venusaurite attached to the tree on a Venusaur's back. Then Venusaur Begins Mega Evolving. Once Finished, Venusaur is now Mega Venusaur. Mega Venusaur Roars Loudly. Ash Ketchum is Excited to Meet another Mega Evolution as he Shouts).
Ash Ketchum: AMAZING! SO THAT IS A MEGA VENUSAUR! (Pikachu is a Little Nervous, but Undeterred). Let Us Go Pikachu! (Pikachu Smiles Confidently). Pikachu Use Thunderbolt! (Pikachu Uses Thunderbolt as Gary Oak Shouts).
Gary Oak: Venusaur use Double Team! (Mega Venusaur Uses Double Team to not only Avoid Thunderbolt but also to Confuse Pikachu. And it works Pikachu is Confused by the Sheer Number of Mega Venusaur around it). Venusaur use Giga Drain! (Mega Venusaur uses Giga Drain. Mega Venusaur's Copies disappear and the Real Mega Venusaur Shoots Multiple Beams at Pikachu, and the beams wrap around the Pikachu's body, and begin draining its energy).
Ash Ketchum: Pikachu! Hang in there. (Gary Oak Smiles Confidently as Ash Ketchum has a Worried and Determined Expression).
Gary Oak: So, what are you going to do now Ash? (Ash Ketchum Realizes that he is in a Major Predicament as He Stares at Pikachu. Then Ash Ketchum gets an idea as he Shouts).
Ash Ketchum: PIKACHU! QUICK USE THUNDERBOLT! (Pikachu Nods and Unleashes a Massively Powerful Thunderbolt Attack that Travels down to Mega Venusaur, making him Scream in Pain from it, forcing it to Let Pikachu go. Pikachu Lands back on the Ground in front of Ash Ketchum, looking a little Tired). Good Job Buddy. (Pikachu Smiles a Little as Ash Ketchum Glares Determinedly at Gary Oak, wanting to Win Very Badly, thinking to himself). That Mega Venusaur Sure is Tough, I Have to Defeat before Pikachu runs out of Steam.
Gary Oak: That Was Very Impressive Ash and Pikachu, but that is not enough to beat me. (Ash Ketchum Growls in Frustration as he shouts, while the Overhead Sunlight intensifies).
Ash Ketchum: PIKACHU THIS IS IT! IT IS ALL OR NOTHING WITH OUR NEXT ATTACK! (Pikachu nods intensely at Ash Ketchum, intending to use every ounce of its Power for its Next attack).
Gary Oak: Bring it On Ash Ketchum! (Ash Ketchum and Pikachu Glare intensely at Gary Oak and his Mega Venusaur).
Ash Ketchum: PIKACHU! VOLT TACKLE! (Pikachu has its body becomes surrounded by golden electricity, and Pikachu Blasts Off for Mega Venusaur. Ash Ketchum knew that this was Last Hope for Winning. Gary Oak Smiles at Ash Ketchum impressed for his Boldness at the Risk).
Gary Oak: Volt Tackle Huh? Ash I Must Admit that Takes Real Guts! But unfortunately,that will not be enough to Win. MEGA VENUSAUR USE SOLARBEAM! (Mega Venusaur has its flower closes and yellow and green orbs of energy cover it, as Mega Venusaur's Flower absorbs the sunlight inside of it. The flower then opens, and it releases a yellow beam of energy from it at Pikachu. Mega Venusaur's Solar Beam and Pikachu's Volt Tackle Meet Head on in a Powerful Clash of Power. Ash Ketchum Shouts to Pikachu).
Ash Ketchum: THIS IS IT PIKACHU! YOU CAN DO IT PIKACHU! COME ON! WE CAN'T LOSE! YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT EVERYTHING YOU GOT! GO NOW! GO HARD! GO PIKACHU! (Pikachu uses every once of Power he has. Then an Explosion occurs because of the Clash of Power between Mega Venusaur's Solar Beam and Pikachu's Volt Tackle. Ash Ketchum, Gary Oak, and Professor Oak, Brace Themselves for the Smoke. Then Once the Smoke Clears both Gary Oak's Mega Venusaur's and Ash Ketchum Pikachu's are Still Standing. Then a Couple of Seconds later, Pikachu collapses in Defeat. Then Professor Oak Says).
Professor Oak: Pikachu is Unable to Battle! Venusaur Wins! (Ash Ketchum Shouts).
Ash Ketchum: PIKACHU! (Ash Ketchum runs over to Pikachu, to Pick him up in his Arms. Mega Venusaur turns back into Normal Venusaur and Gary Oak walks over to Venusaur and Says).
Gary Oak: Good Job Venusaur, I am proud of you. (Venusaur is Extremely tired but manages to Give Gary Oak a small Smile and nods. Then Gary Oak Smiles and Returns Venusaur to its Pokéball. Meanwhile with Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, Ash Ketchum is Kneeling on the Ground with Pikachu in his Arms. Pikachu is Very Weak as Ash asks).
Ash Ketchum: You Okay Buddy. (Pikachu manages to give Ash a Small Smile as he Says).
Pikachu: Pi Pika. (Translation: "Sorry Buddy". Pikachu falls unconscious in Ash Ketchum's Arms. Then The Sky Begins to Darken as Ash Ketchum Says).
Ash Ketchum: Buddy, thanks for Fighting So Hard. (Ash Ketchum Smiles for a Second, before looking down in Sadness. Unaware that this Would be the Beginning of the End of his Career as a Pokémon Trainer).
