Chapter 38 Origins of Mega Evolution!
Ash and his friends finally arrive at Shalour City, so that Ash can have a battle against Korrina. Mark says, "Shalour City...we finally get to the place."
Golly notices something in the distance and says, "I agree. But I don't think that we come at the right time..."
Serena asks with confusion, "What do you mean?"
Ash points at the Tower of Mastery, which is surrounded by water. "No way...how are we going to get there if the water is blocking us..." Bonnie asks.
"We have to wait for the tide." East says. "It is pretty obvious."
"Hey, guys!" They turn around and see that Korrina rolling towards them and then stop along with Lucario. Ash greets his cousin with a smile, "Hey, Korrina, how are you doing?"
"Great, I have been waiting for you guys to come. You see, I have been fully prepared to battle you." Korrina says with determination.
"Wow, are you really that excited?" Clemont asks.
"Of course, I have not lost to a single player since we last met. All of it is for this moment." Korrina says with raising her fist into the air.
"But are we seriously have to wait until the low tide? I mean...who knows how much time it needs to take to wait until the land appears." Serena says.
"If that's the case, why don't we do something else before the gym battle?" Just then, they are surprised to see Aurora and Gurkinn standing by the side of the Pokemon Center.
"Mom? Grandpa?" Golly asks as the siblings are surprised to see them.
Aurora says, "Dad and I have been talking a lot about this, as you can see, Dad is the Mega Evolution guru. Which means that he has the authority to see if you can become a Mega Evolution Successor."
"Indeed." Gurkinn says as he turns to Serena. "Serena, you are the only one in this group that doesn't have a Key Stone yet, which is why I am going to give you a test, to see if you are capable of using Mega Evolution."
"Me? Are you serious?" Serena says in shock.
"I am serious. My dear." Gurkinn says. "Now please follow me."
As everyone follows Gurkinn to a cave near the cliff that reaches the ocean. Ash asks, "Grandpa, why are we here?"
"You see, this is the trial cave, I usually give out trials in this cave so that people can get their keystones. Serena, I placed one KeyStone inside. I want you to find it with the help of your Pokemon."
"But...I don't have any Pokemon that are capable of using Mega Evolution..." Serena says.
Aurora smiles, "Which is why I am going to give you this Pokemon." She tosses the Pokeball and then a Lucario appears. "A Lucario?" Ash asks.
"Indeed. You see, Lucario chooses their partners that share a similar aura, and this Lucario's aura is similar to you, Serena.
"I see." She turns to Lucario, "Will you assist me for this trial up ahead?"
"As you wish, Mistress." Then they go inside the cave together. Bonnie asks, "Big Brother, did you get your KeyStone just like this?"
"Well, yes. But I got it from a different mentor, in fact, most Gym Leaders are usually the same." Clemont says.
"But I wonder if Serena will succeed." Mark says.
"I am sure she will." Ash says with a smile.
Inside the cave, due to Serena being a Ghost Type and Lucario can using the aura, they have no trouble watching in the dark. They try to feel the Key Stone, and then they manage to get to the deepest part of the cave.
"This is just like how Korrina found Lucarionite..." Serena says as she looks around. "There it is." Serena says as they see the stone shinning on a pedestal. But as they are going to catch it, a Blaziken suddenly appears and blocks their way.
"A Blaziken?" Serena is surprised as it uses Flamethrower, Serena takes Lucario with a Shadow Force to dodge it. "I see, you must be Mr. Gurkinn's Pokemon. I won't let you stop us from reaching the Key Stone."
Then they work together as a team when Lucario uses Aura Sphere, Serena will use it at the same time, but the Fire Punch is able to stop it. It is not until Blaziken uses High Jump Kick on Serena, which misses in the end since Serena is a Ghost Type. And then they work together to make it faint.
"We did it, Lucario." Serena says as they cheer together. Blaziken stands back up and says, "You have passed the test. The Key Stone's owner is yours."
They thank the Blaziken and then grab the Key Stone. Then they get out of the cave to see others.
"How is it?" Ash asks, concerning about the scratches on her skin. "Are you okay?"
"I am fine, we get it in the end." Serena shows the Key Stone in her hand and they are happy about it. Gurkinn says, "Good, now you can use the Mega Evolution. But you have to get a lot of serious training if you want to reach your goal."
"I understand." Serena says. "Ashy will help me, right?"
"Of course, but first I am going to challenge the gym." Ash says with a smile, but then he realizes that the water is still blocking the way. "Since we still have some time, how about I train you with Lucario?"
"That will be great." Serena says as they both use Lucario at the same time.
"Mega Evolve!" Both trainers yell as Lucario all transforms, unlike Korrina's Lucario, Serena's Lucario doesn't go berserk as it has been striking Ash's Lucario time after time.
"Not bad, Serena. You are doing a good job." Ash says as he has his Lucario fight back with Power-Up Punch.
Korrina says, "No way...Serena is really in sync with Lucario...I wished I could be the same thing as her when I got my Lucarionite..."
"That's Serena's strength." Gurkinn says, "During the special training to earn the Key Stone, she has bonded with Lucario in a short amount of time, and because of the mutual trust, they manage to succeed in grasping the power of Mega Evolution."
"I guess we should have done the same thing instead of thinking individually..." Korrina sighs as her Lucario agrees.
"Way to go! Serena!" Bonnie cheers and so is Dedenne.
After the battle is over, which results in Ash's victory, Serena groans and says, "I thought I would get you this time..."
"Sorry, Serena. But I'm a trainer longer than you." Ash says with a sigh. "But you did a great job on damaging Lucario."
"I guess so." Serena says with a sigh.
"Don't look disappointed, you did a good job compared to other people who tried Mega Evolution for the first time." Gurkinn says, much to her surprise. "I am sure that you can reach new heights in the future."
"Thanks, Gurkinn." Serena says as Lucario hugs her trainer.
"Well, it is time." Korrina says as they turn around, the tides part and reveal a path to the island. Ash and his friends then race into the tower, while Aurora and Gurkinn sigh at how young they are to do so.
As the group enters the tower, they marvel at the large statue of Mega Lucario inside the tower.
"Since you are here, I might as well tell you guys a story concerning our ancestors and Mega Evolution." Gurkinn says as the children start listening.
"There is a young man with his Lucario, who had found two peculiar stones at this location. With these, they then achieved the world's first Mega Evolution. Therefore, we Ketchums have lived here and protected Mega Evolution island ever since."
"And I want to be as strong as our grandfather, Aunt Aurora, and our ancestors as well." Korrina says.
"Wow, but you are already strong." Serena says.
"No, it is not enough." Gurkinn says, "In fact, she isn't ready to be handed down the Scroll of Secrets."
"Scroll of Secrets?" Clemont asks. "What is that?"
"Oh, it is a hidden family treasure which lists all one needs to know to be a Gym Leader." Mark says. "Though we have never seen it before, and it seems like Korrina is going to be the one taking the scroll since she is the current Shalour City Gym Leader."
Just then, they hear a loud sound, and it turns out that Ash's stomach is growling, causing the boy to blush in embarrassment.
Aurora says, "How about we have dinner now since the time? I am sure that you must be starving."
"You're right." Ash says, "Let's go eat."
After they have dinner, the night soon comes and then everyone is going to sleep. But before they are able to sleep, they hear alarms and then they all bolt awake.
"What? An Alarm?" Golly asks. "Why so sudden?"
"Someone must have intruded the tower." Korrina says.
The boys also hear it and then they all head outside, then they see Team Rocket running past them.
"Team Rocket?" Ash asks in shock. Gurkinn comes and says, "Those guys have stolen the scroll."
"What?" This causes them to get shocked. So they also chase them to get the scroll back. To block their path, Jessie has Woobat uses Psybeam, as they destroy the path in front of them.
"Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt on Woobat!" Ash yells. And Pikachu fires the attack and causes Woobat to faint on the spot. Outside, Team Rocket scurries to their hot air balloon, Korrina says, "Oh no! They are getting away!"
"They won't be getting away from this. Sylveon! Iron Tail!" Ash yells as then Sylveon destroys the balloon, much to their fury.
"How dare you!" James yells as he goes with Carnivine, who turns back and hugs James.
"Come on now, Carnivine! Your opponent is them not me!" James says.
"Ash, now let me handle the rest." Korrina says as she presses her Key Stone. "Mega Evolve!" Lucario glows and then it changes his form. Then it uses Bone Rush to deflect Carnivine's Energy Ball. "Wow...Korrina and Lucario are sure in perfect sync." Ash says.
Lucario then dodges all moves from Woobat, Carnivine, and Meowth, and then with an Aura Sphere, it sends Team Rocket blasting off. The scroll falls down and then Korrina catches it. "Grandpa, here is the scroll."
"Thank you." Gurkinn says. "So they claim to work under my son to do those bad things?"
"I guess so...I mean, we tried to stop them every time, but they never give up. Not to mention that they still think that uncle Giovanni is an evil person, which is why we have to help him defeat those people time after time..."
"Sounds like you have quite a journey..." Gurkinn sighs, "Since you helped me get the scroll back, then let me read it for you guys."
"Wait, for real?" Clemont asks as he nods. Then he opens the scroll and says, "Number 1: Early to bed and early to rise. Number 2: Eat with modesty even it is delicious. Number 3: Stay Organized and keep clean. Number 4: Already stay positive, even if things look bleak."
After hearing the contents, the group is sweat-dropping, and then Serena asks, "Is there anything concerning Mega Evolution inside?"
"Of course not." This causes them all to anime fall. "I wrote this scroll for countless hours, this is the guide to become the best gym leader."
"I see...so it is not the secret scroll of Mega Evolution." Ash says. "Then we should do the first thing, early to bed and early to rise."
"You're right." Serena says as they all go to bed.
Sorry for the late update, since I don't know how to continue the story since the battles are hard to write as well as the story. I hope you like this chapter and then we will have the Gym battle in the next chapter.