Chapter 28 Power Plant Gym Battle

After getting inside the Power Plant, Ash can only see darkness and nothing else.

Ash: This place sure is dark...Pikachu, can you try to do something in here?

Pikachu uses its tail to glow a little, and Ash can see the whole power plant a little. There are four doors that are blocking in front of them, and they also notice a telecom and turn it on.

Ame: Ash? Ah, you're going to fight Shade... Okay. He's at the old Abandoned Power Plant, right? If nothing's changed, it's probably super dark up there.

Ash: Don't worry, Pikachu is helping me light up the place a little.

Ame: Shade uses that darkness to strengthen his Ghost-type attacks, but you can take a similar strategy! The machinery up there is on the fritz, and the rampant energy can give your Electric attacks an extra spark! ...Or they could short it out. Either way... But, if you can find a way to get that machinery back online during the battle, the lights should come on too! That way, you can get rid of his shadow-based strength, and get a reliable boost to your Electric and Steel attacks yourself! Good luck!

Ash: Thanks Ame. (Tries to turn off the telecom, but Ame stops him)

Ame: Actually, on the matter of Shade, I spoke to him and realized that I owe you an apology. That train that you first came into the region on...Apparently, I'm the entire reason that it was targeted. It's thanks to him that I was able to save you in time, but you would never have been in danger if it weren't for me. I'm sorry for that...I would like to say that it'll be taken care of in full, but I've also been asked not to- Er, actually, this doesn't matter. Apologies; good luck with your challenge.

Ash: Don't worry about it, Ame. You've done more than enough apology for both Mom and me. (Ends the call and turns to Pikachu) Looks like I'm going to need your help in this battle, buddy.

Pikachu nods as they decide to turn right, finding the buttons to open the gate in the middle. On the way, he also captures some Ghost Type and Electric Type Pokemon for his team.

Ash's New Capture in Yureyu Power Plant: Duskull, Togedemaru, Voltorb, Yamask (Cave)

When Ash pushes the first button on the monitor, the lights suddenly turn on and Ash looks up into the screen. It shows Corey falling from the bridge and to his doom, when he's out of sight, the light also turns off again.

Ash: What the...Pikachu, did you see that?

Pikachu shakes his head as he didn't see anything, and Ash thinks that his mind is playing tricks and he starts to feel a little sick. Pikachu looks at Ash with concern.

Ash: Don't worry, Pikachu. I'm fine.

As they walk to the right and head up to find the second button, Ash presses it again, and this time, it shows the green-haired girl.

Ash: (Thinks) That's the one who knocks Heather out in the Rhodochrine Jungle! The one with the Hydreigon...

And much to his horror, grey lights appear around her body, and then the right arm fell off, followed by her head from her neck, the upper half of the body, and the lower half. No blood comes out from it, and Ash feels like he is about to vomit after seeing the scene.

Ash: Good thing this is the dead-end...so there are two on the right...does that mean I have to see two more on the left? (Remembers Arceus' words) So this is what Arceus means by this won't be the only death I'm taking part of it...

When he heads left, he presses the third button, and he widens his eyes to see Amaria, who is standing on top of a small sand zone that is close to the waterfall. A red-haired girl that looks like the Rock Leader Hardy is behind her. She tries to reach out to Amaria, but Amaria looks distraught and she jumps off.

Ash: (Thinks) Who is that girl? And why is Amaria committing suicide?

He decides to shake off the thoughts and goes towards the final switch. And it shows a red-haired woman who is slashed by a Garchomp on the chest, blood comes out from the woman as she falls limp.

Ash: This is the last one, I have to find Shade...

Pikachu has never seen Ash this crazy before, he starts to wonder if the gym leader has done something in Ash's head, but he shakes it off as he follows Ash as they arrive at the center of the Power Plant. Shade is already there waiting for them.

Ash: Shade, why did you show me those visions? Is it because I would be a part of it?

Shade doesn't answer, however, the lights slowly turn on and he floats into the air, giving a small smile.

Shade: Corey...(Sends out Gengar)

Ash stares at the Gengar, he wonders if Shade transforms Corey's soul into a Gengar? Or like Shelly, who likes to nickname her Pokemon for the ones who care for her the most?

Ash: If this is some kind of joke, Shade, I'm not laughing.

Shade: No...joke...

Ash gulps a little as he has Croagunk on the field, he wants to see if the Gengar is truly Corey. However, the Gengar just goes for a Shadow Ball, with the field-effect, it gets bigger. But before he can shoot it, Croagunk goes for Sucker Punch, damaging the Pokemon a little. But Ash can notice Croagunk's body is glowing, meaning it's Cursed Body. As they search for the ghost, it tries to go for Hypnosis, Ash has Croagunk dodge the attack so it missed, and Ash commands it to use Double Team. Gengar tries to break all the copies using Thunderbolt, but Croagunk goes for an Ice Punch, freezing it, and defeating it with Venoshock.

Rotom is next, and Ash decides to switch into Liepard for this one. Rotom goes for Discharge, but Liepard dodges the attack and goes for Assurance. Just then, the Discharge also hits the machines and makes the field bright.

Ash: Good, now we can see anything.

But Rotom goes for Confuse Ray and Pain Split, which not only evens their health but also makes Liepard Confused. Rotom goes for Discharge again, and the lights turn off once more.

Ash: Damn it...Liepard! Just snap out of confusion and use Shadow Claw!

Liepard manages to break out of it and hits Rotom hard, in the end, Rotom is defeated.

Shade's third Pokemon is Dhelmise, Ash continues to use Liepard for the battle. Dhelmise goes for Brick Break, which is super effective, but Liepard goes for Assurance, which deals a lot of damage. Dhelmise goes for Giga Drain, trying to get some energy from Liepard, but Liepard manages to stay on the field and it goes for Double Team and Assist, which turns into Talonflame's Fire Blast, knocking the Pokemon out.

The next Pokemon is Doublade, and it finally defeats Liepard with Brick Break. So Ash goes into Talonflame for this battle. Talonflame goes for Flame Charge, which damages Doublade, but Doublade goes for Swords Dance and then Shadow Claw, damaging a lot to Talonflame.

Ash: Talonflame! Air Slash!

Talonflame shoots out the Flying attack, which is not very effective against Doublade, and Doublade goes for another Shadow Claw, knocking Talonflame out as well.

Ash: Damn it...Krookodile! You're next.

Krookodile is out and it goes for Crunch, which is super effective and powerful for the Pokemon. Doublade goes for Brick Break again, but Krookodile goes for Dark Pulse, finally knocking the Pokemon out.

Banette is the fifth Pokemon, and Ash continues with Krookodile by using Dragon Claw, but Banette glows white and Ash realizes that it is Dazzling Gleam. Krookodile manages to stay still on the attack, but Banette disappears and then goes with another Dazzling Gleam, knocking it out.

Ash: Great, I have only three more...Buddy, you're up.

Pikachu goes to the field and Banette tries to do a Shadow Claw on it. Pikachu dodges the attack and goes for Thunderbolt, which is much stronger than usual. It also paralyzes Banette.

Ash: This is our chance! Volt Tackle!

Pikachu is about to defeat the Pokemon, but Banette glows purple before getting hit, and much to Ash's surprise, when Banette is knocked out, Pikachu is also knocked out.

Ash: Destiny Bond...I'm sorry, Pikachu. Take a good rest.

Pikachu frowns as he can't believe he lost with the Ghost Type attack, so Ash puts him beside him and then goes for Croagunk again, and Shade's final Pokemon is Mimikyu.

Ash: Just great...Mimikyu is hard to beat with its Disguise ability...

Croagunk goes for Poison Jab, which breaks through the disguise, but Mimikyu goes for Swords Dance and then Shadow Claw, dealing a lot of damage to Croagunk. Much to Ash's delight, Croagunk evolves into Toxicroak and goes for Sludge Bomb, which poisons Mimikyu, and then knocks out with a Knock Off.

Ash: Nice job, Toxicroak! We won the battle!

Toxicroak nods at Ash, and Shade just silently recalls Mimikyu.

Shade: ...Abyss favors the forsaken...

Suddenly, a badge floats toward Ash, it is a purple circular badge with some white lines on it.

Shade: ...Omen Badge...Yours...Level 45...Enable Flash.

Ash: Good thing we found Flash TMX in the Underground Railnet...but what about the Power?

Shade: Power? ...Activate.

As the powers are back on, Ash can finally see how light it is, however, Shade is still fully black and he presses some buttons on the screen.

Shade: Observe.


At the Underground Railnet, the door finally opens.

Anna: Ah! It opened! Ash did it!

Charlotte: Oh, we didn't even need this stupid machine.

Just then, a man walks toward them, and Ash realizes that it is the commander of Team Meteor one who Julia and Florinia fought back at the Mosswater Industrial.

Black-suited man: It was about time. Greetings, all.

Charlotte: And just who are you?

Black-suited man: That's of no consequence to you. Seize them.

Just then, Team Meteor Grunts appear and they surround them. Cain is the only one they miss as he is about to run.

Anna: (Throws a data chip at Cain, who caught it in his hand) Cain! Catch! Just run!

Charlotte: (Sees how one grunt is grabbing Anna) Hey, hands off of her!

Black-suited man: An interesting request. How about we talk about it inside?

Everyone is knocked out except for Cain, and they are dragged into the door while some grunts are trying to get Cain.

Cain: Shoot- Nidoking! (Throws the Poke Ball and sends out the Pokemon) Use Earthquake, now!

Cain creates a giant earthquake that separates the grunts and him.

Cain: Ugh... Let's bolt! (Recalls Pokemon and runs away)

Grunt: (Turns to Commander) Commander Sirius?

Sirius: Let him go. He's not part of our deal. We've got everything we need. Exactly what the Doctor ordered.

?: Since when do men serve swine?

Just then, the green-haired girl arrives at the station and stares at Sirius.

Sirius: So nice of you to drop in, Private.

?: Agent.

Sirius: You were promoted, then. That is... awfully quick.

?: A spot was vacant, after all.

Sirius: Ah... Borealis. I had hoped to wring his neck myself.

?: A new Systems Manager has also been chosen.

Sirius: So I heard, after what happened with Ace.

?: You would do well to mind your new company.

Sirius: (Narrows his eyes) You would do well to mind your manners. Promotion or not, I am still your commanding officer.

?: In title.

Sirius: And just what does that mean?

?: Titles are meaningless. Results are what matter.

Sirius: Did you come here solely to tell me things I already know?

?: No. I came to deliver a warning. Know your place, or it will make itself known to you. (Leaves)

Sirius: Impudent wench. (Turns to the grunt) Well, don't just stand there gawking. There's work to be done.

Grunt: Yes, sir! (Leaves)


Ash is angry that his siblings, Charlotte, and Shelly are captured again, and from Sirius talking about the doctor, that means Doctor Sigmund Connal is working with Team Meteor as well.

Shade: ...So dying souls offer the keys to your gain... Let not them suffer to the poison in vain. (Disappears)

Ash: So those visions I saw...I have to see it happen, or else it will be a bad future...(Turns around) Let's go and save those children now.

Pikachu nods as they both leave the gym.


Ash got his fourth gym badge in Reborn, but the children are captured once again. Things are not turning for the better, how are they going to get out of the mess? I hope you like this chapter and the next chapter will be planning to save those children.