Chapter 22 Going for the Gold
In the next day, Ash has asked his mother to take care of Walt, and she agrees as Walt goes with her. After that, Serena is looking at her tablet and she says, "Hey guys, check this out."
The 5 gather around her and they see the picture of a building in Serena's tablet.
"That Ambrette Aquarium." Trenor says. "It is the biggest aquarium in the Kalos Region."
"That's right. I want to check it out there since I was little." Serena says with a sile.
"Not to mention, it says that it has the Biggest Exhibit of Water Type Pokémon." Luke says.
"Cool, maybe we should go check it out." Ash says as both Pikachu and Sylveon cheer with him.
"Can I join you are awhile?" They turn around and see Reisa standing in front of them, much to their surprise.
"Reisa! It is good to see you again." Luke says as they greet their cousin.
"Indeed. Hello to you, Ashy." Reisa says as they share a hug, much to Serena's annoyance.
"Ashy?" Serena asks, with a little jealous on her face.
"Oh, I guess you need some explanation, huh? This is my cousin Reisa. Reisa, this is Clemont, Bonnie and my girlfriend Serena."
"Eh...it is nice to see you find a girl in your dreams, nice to meet you all." Reisa says as Serena sighs in relief, knowing that they are just family members.
When they are walking towards the Aquarium, Serena and Reisa are acquainted very much, Reisa says, "Ashy, so you caught a Kyogre and a Palkia yesterday?"
"Yeah. I got to battle Kyogre on my own, and it is a great experience." Ash says.
"I really hope I could see that battle, as a Water Type specialist..." Reisa gives a small pout.
When buying the tickets for entry, Bonnie seizes the opportunity to ask the aquarium woman to marry her brother. But as usual, she is dragged away by Clemont's Aipom Arm.
"Well...that happened again." Trenor sighs as they also chase Clemont.
They then look around all the Water Pokemons. Ranging from the small ones like Chinchou to large ones like Wailord.
"Wow this place is amazing." Bonnie says then went next to the glass to see an Alomomola swimming around. Clemont then goes with her and sees a Stunfisk emerges from the sand on the floor.
"Incredible." Clemont says, and he watches the Stunfisk flopping away to a rock bed.
Meanwhile Ash watched a group of Wooper doing a circle dance underwater. "Wow check that out, Pikachu, Sylveon." Both Pokemon are watching the Pokemon in awe.
Trenor is watching some Mudkips swimming while Luke is watching Corsolas. And Reisa is watching Clamperls that are resting on the rocks.
Serena is watching some Ludviscs as she says, "Look at those fish Pokemon...they are so beautiful..."
Then she feels Ash wraps his arms around her and says, "They are Luvdisc. Luvdisc's heart-shaped body is a symbol of love and romance. It is said that any couple meeting this Pokémon is promised a loving relationship that never ends."
Serena leans on him and says, "And I don't want our love to end as well..."
They also see a show where Piplups are waddling around, Bonnie find them cute as well. Serena smiles and says, "You should be heading there, not here." The Piplup then rushes back to the group.
"Wow, Piplup is so friendly." Serena says.
"Well, the one I know was completely something else to tell you the truth." Ash says, and Trenor knows that he is referring to Dawn, his travel companion in the Sinnoh Region.
In the end, they finally get to see the Magikarp, who are swimming in a tank.
"Hey guys, look at the Magikarp statue!" Reisa says as they all gather. They then saw a gold statue with a Magikarp on top.
"Wow, that's a great statue." Clemont says.
Then a man with a Chatot perched on his shoulder walks up to them. "I see you guys seem interested in the story of the Golden Magikarp." Says the man.
"The Golden Magikarp?" Trenor asks.
"Yes, but I'm afraid I don't know much about it, but Rodman can tell you all about it." The man says as he points at the man who is fishing at the beach. They thank the man as they go find Rodman to learn about the Golden Magikarp.
Rodman is fishing until the rod starts to move, he says, "This might be it!" He tries to reel in the line, only to get a shoe, much to his dismay.
"Excuse me, are you Rodman?" Luke asks.
"Oh, oh, I didn't see you kids there." Rodman says. "Yes I am, and this is my partner Clauncher."
Clauncher just looks at them before walking off. Ash says, "I was wondering about the story of the Golden Magikarp."
"Oh, you have seen the statue, huh?" He says. "The story goes like this." Rodman then tells them about how people swim in this beach.
One day a swimmer was swimming underwater when a Starmie shocked him with Thunderbolt. He would've drowned to death, but a Magikarp then came by and carried him to shore. Since then the story was well known in Ambrette Town and since then the Golden Magikarp hasn't been seen again.
"Wow, that is an amazing story." Reisa says.
"Indeed. That's why it's my wish to catch it and present it to the patrons here at the aquarium." Rodman says.
"That's interesting." Serena says. "That way people everywhere will know of the rescue story when they see one."
"Can we help out as well?" Ash asks.
"Sure. I have some spare rods." He then gives them all one rod. Serena has trouble with it due to the fact that she has no experience in fishing, so Ash helps her with it.
Later, Serena reels in a Corsola, much to their surprise. Ash says, "Serena, why don't you capture this Pokemon?"
"Sure." Serena says as she sends out Pumpkaboo. With the help of Energy Ball and the Shadow Ball, it faints with ease and Serena successfully captures the Pokemon.
"I did it!" Serena says in joy. Reisa says, "That is a nice catch, Serena."
"Thanks." Serena says. "I can't wait to be friends with Corsola as well."
Bonnie and Dedenne attempt to play with Clauncher, but soon it and Dedenne begin to fight. "Stop it." Ash says as he and Reisa pulls them away.
Rodman says, "Sorry about that, he is a little bit shy."
"I see." Serena says.
"How about I build a machine to help capture the Magikarp." Clemont says.
"Please don't. Your machines always explode in the end." Trenor says, but Clemont doesn't listen and made a machine that sends out special soundwaves that attract Magikarp so that the fishers can catch them, however, it only manages to attract Sharpedo, which wreck the machine.
"Looks like another one bites the dust, big bro." Bonnie says.
"Did that happen that much often?" Reisa sweat drops.
"Believe me, this is too often." Ash says. "I don't know how many times that has happened."
Some time passed and since the Sharpedo attack, no one hasn't gotten a bite since.
"This is starting to get pretty boring when you don't get any bites." Serena says.
"Nevertheless fishing one of the few things that make the body feel relax. You can feel the waves touch your skin, and the sea breeze through your hair." Rodman says.
"He's right, fishing can actually bring peace to the mind and body." Reisa says.
"I did it." Clemont says. "The Future is now thanks to Science."
"Here comes the take two." Bonnie says.
"Now with the new improvements, I present This Time it will Attract Only Magikarp for Certain Lanturn Model." Clemont says.
"Again with long names." Bonnie says feeling embarrassed.
"With the tests I did with the Magikarp in the aquarium. I'm now certain it is now Magikarp will be attracted to it." Clemont says.
The others don't say a word since they know what will happen and they let Clemont have his fun. Just then, everyone of the Fishing rods start moving as they start to reel in. But whatever it is, it's putting up a fight. Everyone is still struggling to reel in their lines, this thing probably is massive.
"This thing is heavy." Trenor says.
"I've never reeled in anything this big before." Rodman says.
"Me neither." Ash says.
"My hands are starting to slip." Serena says.
Then appear from the sea is a giant Magikarp, and the color of it is gold, much to their surprise.
"The Golden Magikarp!" Everyone exclaims. But Ash quickly knows that something is not right, "Wait a second...Don't tell me..."
(Team Rocket Motto)
"Not you guys again." Trenor groans.
"Well, we were searching for the Golden Magikarp, as well!" Jessie says.
"Hey, aren't they the group Uncle Giovanni leads? The researchers?" Reisa whispers.
"They still think themselves as bad guys. Uncle Giovanni want us to do with them whatever we want." Luke says.
"Then we will capture your Pokemon." James says as they fire the arms, and one of them captures Dedenne by the tail.
"No! Dedenne!" Bonnie yells as Cluncher uses Vice Grip to free him.
"Grr... Seviper! Come on out!" "You too! Carnivine!"
As both Pokemon are sent out, Carnivine just goes back to James and does his usual greeting.
"Not me! The twerps! Use Bullet Seed!" James yells as the Pokemon start to attack them.
Rodman says, "Bubble and Crab Hammer!" Clauncher then defeats the two Pokemon and sends them back.
"Pikachu, Electro Ball, Sylveon, Moonblast!" Ash yells as the ending is always the same.
"We are blasting off again." They yell.
"Whew, do they ever learn?" Serena says
"Believe me, if I told you the answer, you'd be disappointed." Ash laughs.
"Thanks for saving Dedenne, Clauncher." Bonnie and Dedenne says.
"Clauncher maybe a bit shy, but he has a strong sense of justice." Rodman says. Clauncher just rubs his head shyly for its trainer's compliment.
Hours has passed and the group still hasn't been able to fish anything, so the group decides to call it a day.
"Sorry we weren't able to catch the Golden Magikarp, Rodman." Ash says.
"That's okay kids, there's always tomorrow. I appreciate the help." Rodman says.
"Here are your fishing poles, thank you for lending us for today." Luke says.
"You kids can keep those, I've got plenty more. Think of it as thanks for spending the day helping me finding the Golden Magikarp." Rodman insists.
Everyone is then thankful for Rodman to let them keep the rods. Then all the sudden, a giant Magikarp jumped out of the water for everyone to see. They notice that this Magikarp is colored gold.
"Was that it?" Reisa says.
Rodman can't believe his eyes. All this time since the story, he hasn't once seen it until now.
"I can't believe it. The legend was true. It was true." Rodman dances around in happiness.
"Wow I can't believe it either." Clemont says.
"So what are you gonna do now, Rodman?" Trenor asks.
"I'm not gonna give up. I'm gonna keep on going and catch that Golden Magikarp." Rodman says.
"That's great, whatever happens, you have our support." Ash says.
"Thanks kids once again thanks for the help." Rodman says. Everyone then waves goodbye as they are heading off to the Pokémon Center to rest for the evening.
For this chapter, it is basically the episode 22 of the story, the only difference is that I add Reisa into the story, I just hope you like it. The next chapter will be fossils and Team Flare again.